2012 Soccer News
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2012-13 Soccer Year in ReviewJuly 17, 2013Sixth-year head coach Kanae Haneishi helped guide the Mount Holyoke soccer team to an overall record of 3-12-2 in 2012. The Lyons were 2-7-0 in NEWMAC play, which included solid victories over Coast Guard and Babson. In addition to the year-end accolades for Hannah Yee, the Lyons were also strong academically as four student-athletes were named to the NEWMAC Academic All-Conference Team.
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Yee Garners NEWISA Second Team RecognitionDecember 19, 2012The New England Women’s Intercollegiate Soccer Association (NEWISA) has announced its 2012 All-New England honors for Division III and Mount Holyoke College sophomore Hannah Yee has been named to the Second Team for her efforts.
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Yee Named to All-Conference Second Team in SoccerNovember 06, 2012The NEWMAC has announced its All-Conference Team in women’s soccer and Mount Holyoke College sophomore Hannah Yee has been named to the Second Team for her efforts. It marks her second straight All-Conference honor, having earned Second Team recognition as a first year.
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Soccer Blanks Babson, 2-0 in Regular Season FinaleOctober 27, 2012The Mount Holyoke College soccer team celebrated Senior Day in style as two of its seniors scored goals for a 2-0 shutout over visiting Babson College in NEWMAC action on Saturday. The game was the conference regular season finale for both teams. With the win, the Lyons finish the season with a 3-12-2 record and a 2-7-0 mark in the league. The Beavers move to 8-8-2 with a 5-3-1 NEWMAC record.
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Soccer Tripped Up at MCLA, 2-0October 24, 2012Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) tallied two first-half goals enroute to a 2-0 victory over Mount Holyoke College in non-conference women’s soccer action on Wednesday. With the win, the Trailblazers move to 7-9 overall, while the Lyons slip to 2-12-2.
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Soccer Downed at Springfield, 4-2October 20, 2012Nina Vital found the back of the net three times to power the Springfield College women's soccer team to a 4-2 win against Mount Holyoke in NEWMAC action on Saturday. The victory improves Springfield's record to 10-4-1, 7-1 in conference play, while the Lyons drop to 2-11-2, and 1-7 in the NEWMAC.
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Soccer Shoulders 2-1 Loss to ClarkOctober 16, 2012Powered by a goal in each half, the Clark University women’s soccer team held off Mount Holyoke College, 2-1, in NEWMAC action on Tuesday evening. With the victory, which saw junior Janelle Pasternack record two assists, the Cougars move to 7-7-1 overall and 4-3-0 in conference play. The Lyons slip to 2-10-2 on the season and 1-6-0 in the NEWMAC.
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Soccer Edged by Wellesley, 1-0October 13, 2012Wellesley College scored in the first half of action and the goal proved to be the game’s lone tally as the Blue held on for a 1-0 victory over Mount Holyoke in NEWMAC soccer action on Saturday at the MHC Soccer Field. With the win, Wellesley improves to 6-7-1 and 3-3-0 in conference play, while the Lyons slip to 2-9-2 and 1-5-0 in the NEWMAC.
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Soccer Plays to a 1-1 2OT Draw Against Connecticut CollegeOctober 10, 2012Despite goals in each half, neither Mount Holyoke College nor Connecticut College could grab the go-ahead tally as the two teams played to a 1-1 double overtime draw on Wednesday at the MHC soccer field. With the tie, the homestanding Lyons move to 2-8-2 overall, while the visiting Camels are now 3-6-2 on the season.
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Soccer Shutout at MIT, 3-0October 06, 2012Following a downpour that lasted the entire second half, MIT women’s soccer shut out Mount Holyoke, 3-0, at home on Saturday afternoon. The Engineers are now 9-2-1 for the season and remain undefeated in conference play (4-0), while the Lyons fell to 2-8-1.
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Soccer Edged by WPI, 1-0October 02, 2012Junior midfielder Megan Forti tallied in the 16th minute and the goal held as Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) held off Mount Holyoke College in NEWMAC action at the MHC Soccer Field. With the victory, the Engineers move to 5-6-0 on the season and record their first NEWMAC victory to go to 1-3-0. The homestanding Lyons slip to 2-7-1 and 1-3-0 in conference play.
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Soccer Shoulders Tough Road Loss at #16 WheatonSeptember 29, 2012Wheaton College women's soccer senior Cassey Muse became the ninth 100-point scorer in program history on Saturday, as her initial assist on the game-winner hit the century mark during the Lyons' 4-0 win over visiting Mount Holyoke College in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action at Mirrione Stadium.
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Offensive Explosion Lifts Soccer Past Bay Path, 9-0September 25, 2012Sophomore Hannah Yee scored four straight goals and assisted on a fifth to lead the Mount Holyoke College women's soccer team to a 9-0 non-conference victory at Bay Path College. With the victory, which saw seven players record a point, the Lyons improve to 2-5-1 overall. The Wildcats slip to 2-5-1 on the season.
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Soccer Blanks Bears in NEWMAC ActionSeptember 22, 2012Sophomore forward Hannah Yee scored a goal in each half to lead the Mount Holyoke College women’s soccer team to a 2-0 victory over Coast Guard Academy in NEWMAC action at the MHC Soccer Field. With the victory, the Lyons move to 1-5-1 on the season and are now 1-1-0 in conference play. The Bears slip to 1-5-0 overall with a 0-2-0 NEWMAC record.
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Lyons Game Day Central: Soccer vs. Coast GuardSeptember 21, 2012Mount Holyoke welcomes NEWMAC-rival Coast Guard Academy to South Hadley on Saturday as the two teams square off for the 13th time in the series. The Lyons currently hold the edge in the all-time series, going 7-5-0 against the Bears. MHC has claimed victory in each of the last six meetings, including a 3-2 double-overtime thriller last season that saw current Lyon’ Hannah Yee tally a pair of header goals.
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Soccer Falls Short Against Golden BearsSeptember 18, 2012Senior midfielder Alexis Bshara tallied a pair of goals to lead Western New England University to a 4-1 win over Mount Holyoke College in non-conference women’s soccer action at the MHC Soccer Field. The visiting Golden Bears move to 4-4-1 on the season, while the homestanding Lyons slip to 0-5-1.
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Lyons Game Day Central: Soccer vs. Western New EnglandSeptember 17, 2012THE MATCHUP: Mount Holyoke returns to its home field on Tuesday against area-rival Western New England at 4pm. This marks just the second all-time meeting between the two schools, with the Golden Bears winning the first match in 2011 by a margin of 2-1.
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Soccer Suffers 3-0 Loss at Smith in NEWMAC OpenerSeptember 15, 2012GiGi Ross scored a pair of goals as the Smith College soccer team opened their 2012 NEWMAC schedule with a 3-0 win over longtime rival Mount Holyoke College. It was the first time Smith had beaten the Lyons since 2009.
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Soccer Blanked On The Road By #7 AmherstSeptember 12, 2012Amherst College tallied three goals in the opening half and continued its offensive assault in the second half as the seventh-ranked Lord Jeffs blanked Mount Holyoke College, 9-0 on Wednesday evening. It was the first contest of the season for Amherst, which is now 1-0. The Lyons slip to 0-3-1 on the young season.
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Soccer Falls In First Road Game of the SeasonSeptember 08, 2012Led by a three-goal effort in the first half, the Colby-Sawyer College soccer team defeated Mount Holyoke College, 4-0 in non-conference action on Saturday afternoon. With the victory, the Chargers move to 4-0, while the Lyons slip to 0-2-1 overall.
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Soccer Shoulders 3-2 Loss to ElmsSeptember 06, 2012Elms College battled back from a one-goal deficit, scoring three straight as it held off Mount Holyoke College, 3-2 in non-conference action at the MHC Soccer Field on Thursday afternoon. The Blazers moved to 1-2 overall, while the Lyons slip to 0-1-1 on the young season.
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Lyons Game Day Central: Soccer vs. ElmsSeptember 05, 2012Mount Holyoke returns to their home field on Thursday against the Blazers of Elms College. The Lyons are coming off a 1-1 tie against Nichols in the season-opener last Saturday, while Elms comes to South Hadley having dropped each of their first two contests, including a 3-0 loss to Richard Stockton last weekend. Thursday’s game marks the 16th all-time meeting between the two schools. Mount Holyoke currently leads the series with a 9-5-1 record, including a 7-0 win over the Blazers in 2011.
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Soccer Battles to 1-1 2OT Draw Against NicholsSeptember 01, 2012Senior forward Kiana Lussier’s goal at 39:05 of the opening half tied the contest, but neither team was able to find the back of the net over the next 65 minutes as Mount Holyoke College battled to a 1-1 double-overtime tie against Nichols College in the season opener for both squads.
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Lyons Game Day Central: Soccer vs. NicholsAugust 30, 2012Another exciting season of Mount Holyoke soccer kicks off Saturday as the Lyons welcome the Bison of Nichols. In the all-time series, it is a 1-1-0 mark between the two squads. This is the first meeting since the 2003 season. The Lyons claimed victory in the first meeting (1-0 in 2002), while the Bison posted the most recent win (2-1 in 2003).
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Summer Soccer Camp A SuccessAugust 22, 2012Area girls had the opportunity to prepare for the upcoming fall season as they participated in the Mount Holyoke College Soccer Camp run by coach Kanae Haneishi. More than 40 children ranging in ages from elementary school all the way to high school took their turns learning and refining their soccer skills.
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Lyons Set for Busy Tuesday Game SlateSoccer, tennis and volleyball make it an action packed Tuesday night as all three have home games! Come out and cheer on your favorite Lyons' team as all three battle NEWMAC opponents. Soccer kicks things off at 4pm!