2011 Soccer News
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2011-12 Soccer Year in Review
July 05, 2012Fifth year head coach Kanae Haneishi guided the Mount Holyoke soccer team to an overall record of 5-11-0 in 2011. The Lyons were paced by first year Hannah Yee, who was selected to the NEWMAC All-Conference Second Team after her dynamic rookie season. -
Mount Holyoke Soccer Players and Coaches Travel to Kosovo
June 08, 2012A group of five Mount Holyoke soccer players and two coaches are spending two weeks in Kosovo to promote soccer for girls. Throughout the trip, members of the team will be blogging about their adventures overseas. Click on the link provided to follow their journey.
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Kosovar Soccer Players Pay Visit to Mount Holyoke
May 03, 2012Mount Holyoke recently hosted a group of soccer players and coaches from Kosovo, who were visiting the region to improve their skills and to build relationships with local players. The group included 12 players and two coaches for three weeks in April.
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Former Lyon Jacquelyn Archibald Featured by ECAC
April 18, 2012Former Mount Holyoke soccer team member Jacquelyn Archibald '11 was featured in its latest installment of ECAC Spotlight: Getting to Know Our Neighbors. Each week, the ECAC Spotlight examines the experiences and career paths of coaches, administrators, support staff and student-athletes within the ECAC footprint.
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Mount Holyoke Hosts Japanese Bridge Program For Annual Soccer Match
March 30, 2012Members of the Mount Holyoke soccer team recently welcomed a group of traveling Japanese college players to campus for three days worth of intercultural activities. The visit included a friendly exhibition match on Wednesday at the Soccer Field.
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Soccer Team Earns NSCAA Ethics Gold Award
January 06, 2012Mount Holyoke's soccer program has earned the prestigious NSCAA Ethics/Sportsmanship Gold Award after completing its entire season without receiving either a yellow or red card. The Lyons were one of just 13 teams from around the nation to be honored.
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Soccer Team Claims NSCAA National Academic Honors
December 09, 2011Mount Holyoke's soccer program was recently honored by the NSCAA for its outstanding work in the classroom during the 2010-11 academic year. The Lyons received the organization’s Team Academic Award after posting a team grade point average of 3.37.
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NEWMAC Announces Fall Academic All-Conference Squads
November 10, 2011The NEWMAC recently announced its 2011 Fall Academic All-Conference Teams. Twenty-three Mount Holyoke student-athletes were recognized for their achievements in their respective sports as well as in the classroom. Academic All-Conference Teams were selected for the sports of cross country, field hockey, soccer, tennis and volleyball.
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Yee Named to NEWMAC All-Conference Second Team
November 09, 2011First year midfielder Hannah Yee was named to the NEWMAC Women’s Soccer All-Conference Second Team after her dynamic rookie campaign. Yee made an immediate impact for the Lyons with her outstanding all-around play. In addition to facilitating the team's offense from the midfield, she also knocked in a team-best six goals. She scored goals in three of Mount Holyoke's five wins.
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Cooke Collects Lyon of the Week Accolades
November 01, 2011Senior Mary Cooke has earned the Lyon of the Week Award for the week of October 24-30 after leading the soccer team to a 3-0 triumph over MCLA on Wednesday. The midfielder figured in on two of Mount Holyoke's three goals, scoring one and setting up another.
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Soccer Falls to Springfield in Snowy Finale
October 29, 2011Mount Holyoke closed out its season with a 3-0 loss to Springfield on a snowy afternoon at the Soccer Field. The match was called at the 19:18 mark of the second half, when the field became unsuitable for play. Prior to the contest, Mount Holyoke's seven seniors were honored for the contributions to the program over the last four years.
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Lyons Game Day Central: Soccer vs. Springfield
October 28, 2011Mount Holyoke puts the finishing touches on its 2011 campaign versus nationally ranked Springfield College Saturday afternoon (1:00 p.m.) at the Soccer Field. Last fall, the Lyons fell 4-0 to their NEWMAC counterparts despite a season- best 18 saves from goalkeeper Elaine Harvey. A senior day celebration is slated to take place on the field prior to the contest.
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Cooke and Lussier Boost Soccer Past MCLA
October 26, 2011Led by senior midfielder Mary Cooke and junior forward Kiana Lussier, Mount Holyoke rolled to a 3-0 triumph over MCLA this afternoon at the Soccer Field. With the win, the Lyons improved to 5-10-0 on the year. It was their second victory in their last three outings.
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Lyons Game Day Central: Soccer vs. MCLA
October 25, 2011Mount Holyoke welcomes MCLA for a non-conference match Wednesday afternoon (4:30 p.m.) at the Soccer Field. In 15 previous meetings between the programs, the Lyons own a 9-5 advantage. The two teams have finished in a deadlock on one occasion.
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Soccer Falls in Double Overtime Thriller at Clark
October 22, 2011Despite first half goals from first year forwards Amber Legare and Cassidy Robinson, Mount Holyoke suffered a heartbreaking 3-2 double overtime setback against Clark this afternoon at Granger Field.
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Soccer Scorches Elms Behind Yee’s Five Points
October 20, 2011First year midfielder Hannah Yee racked up two goals and an assist, as Mount Holyoke scorched Elms 5-1 this afternoon at Leary Field. With the win, the Lyons snapped a four-match slide and improved to 4-9 on the year. Senior midfielder Mary Cooke finished with a goal and two helpers.
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Legare Nets First Collegiate Goal in Losing Effort Against WPI
October 18, 2011First year forward Amber Legare used an assist from senior midfielder Mary Cooke to net her first collegiate goal in Mount Holyoke's 2-1 loss to NEWMAC foe WPI this afternoon at the Soccer Field. The Lyons finished with advantages in both shots (16-12) and corners (8-1).
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Lyons Game Day Central: Soccer vs. WPI
October 17, 2011Mount Holyoke hosts NEWMAC foe WPI Tuesday afternoon (4:30 p.m.) at the Soccer Field. Last fall, the Lyons fell 4-0 at WPI. Forward Megan Forti notched a natural hat trick in the first half to lead the way for the Engineers. In 14 previous meetings between the programs, WPI owns a 10-3 advantage. The two teams finished in a tie on one occasion.
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Late Goal Propels MIT Past Soccer
October 15, 2011Mount Holyoke was edged 1-0 by NEWMAC foe MIT this afternoon at the Soccer Field. Both sides went scoreless until the 77:52 mark, when first year midfielder Ambika Krishnamachar found the back of the net for what proved to be the lone goal. First year midfielder Hannah Yee paced the Lyons with four shots.
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Lyons Game Day Central: Soccer vs. MIT
October 14, 2011Mount Holyoke and MIT square off for a pivotal NEWMAC match Saturday afternoon (1:00 p.m.) at the Soccer Field. The Lyons will be looking for their first win over the Engineers since the 2003 season. Last year, they fell 6-0 despite 12 saves from goalkeeper Elaine Harvey.
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Soccer Team Plans Breast Cancer Awareness Event
October 13, 2011In an effort to raise awareness in the fight against breast cancer, the Mount Holyoke soccer team will be wearing pink during its match against MIT on Saturday. The Lyons will add pink socks and shoelaces to their uniforms and will also sport pink t-shirts during their pre-game warm-up. They will call the event “Pink Kick Day”.
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Connecticut Slips Past Soccer With Late Goal
October 11, 2011Mount Holyoke sustained a tough 1-0 setback at Connecticut this afternoon. Both sides went scoreless until the 78:14 mark, when senior forward Brigi Palatino found the back of the net for what proved to be the lone goal. First year Amber Legare led the Lyons with five shots.
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Babson Holds Off Soccer With Late Surge
October 08, 2011Mount Holyoke came up just short in its bid to knock off first-place Babson this afternoon at Hartwell-Rogers Field. The Beavers scored two times in the final 12 minutes to escape with a 2-0 victory. Junior forward Kiana Lussier finished with six shots for the Lyons.
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Cooke Lifts Soccer Past Coast Guard With Dramatic Double Overtime Winner
October 04, 2011Senior forward Mary Cooke found the back of the net midway through double overtime to boost Mount Holyoke to a dramatic 3-2 triumph over Coast Guard this evening. With the win, the Lyons snapped a four-match slide and improved to 2-2 in NEWMAC play. It was their sixth straight victory over the Bears.
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#21 Wheaton Tops Soccer
October 01, 2011First year goalkeeper Taylor Bradley came up with a career-best 11 saves in Mount Holyoke's 7-0 loss to 21st-ranked Wheaton this afternoon at the Soccer Field. Junior forward Kiana Lussier had four shots for the Lyons.
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Lyons Game Day Central: Soccer vs. Wheaton
September 30, 2011Mount Holyoke hosts nationally ranked Wheaton College Saturday afternoon (1:00 p.m.) at the Soccer Field. In 35 previous meetings between the programs, Wheaton owns a 19-13 advantage. They have finished in a deadlock on three occasions.
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#23 Union Shuts Downs Soccer
September 28, 2011Mount Holyoke fell 3-0 to nationally ranked Union this evening at the Soccer Field. The Lyons have suffered three straight setbacks after a 2-1 start. They were led by junior forward Kiana Lussier, who recorded four shots.
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Lyons Game Day Central: Soccer vs. Union
September 27, 2011Mount Holyoke entertains nationally ranked Union Wednesday evening (7:00 p.m.) at the Soccer Field. In six previous meetings between the programs, the Lyons own a 4-2 advantage. They prevailed in their first four matches against the Dutchwomen before falling in their most recent two. Last year, Union won by a score of 7-0.
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Wellesley Needs Overtime to Put Away Soccer
September 24, 2011Wellesley scored 28 seconds into overtime to seal a 2-1 victory over Mount Holyoke this afternoon in front of its home crowd. Senior forward Margaret Hanmer recorded her third goal of the season for the Lyons, who suffered their second straight heartbreaking setback.
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Western New England Edges Soccer With Late Goal
September 20, 2011Mount Holyoke was edged 2-1 by Western New England this evening at Supernant Field. First year midfielder Hannah Yee recorded her second goal of the year for the Lyons. She finished with three shots in the contest.
