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Soccer Captures GNAC Championship Over Emmanuel in Double Overtime, 2-1

November 7, 2009 Simmons pushed Emmanuel College into double overtime to take the 2-1 victory over the second-seeded Saints in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Championship game on Saturday. Freshman Lian Atturio (Hanover, Mass.) scored both goals for the Sharks, including the game-winner, which came in the 117th minute. Senior goalkeeper Rachel Elliot (Amherst, N.H.) made 11 stops to help lead fifth-seeded Simmons to the Championship title. With the win, the Sharks earn an automatic qualification to the NCAA Division III tournament, Simmons’ first national appearance since 2004.

Date Posted: Saturday, November 07, 2009

Mastrogiacomo Named GNAC 2009 Women’s Soccer Coach of the Year

November 7, 2009 Simmons Head Soccer Coach Erica Mastrogiacomo has been named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference 2009 Coach of the Year, the GNAC announced Friday evening. The honor comes after a fall season in which Mastrogiacomo led the Sharks to a 9-5-3 regular season record (7-2-3 GNAC) and a GNAC Championship, after earning a berth in the conference post-season tournament as the fifth seed. "I could not have done it without the help of my assistant coaches,” said Mastrogiacomo. “They are a huge support and the three of us are completely committed to this program. I am honored and humbled by this award."

Date Posted: Friday, November 06, 2009

Beauchamp Named GNAC Soccer Rookie of the Year, Five Sharks Earn All-Conference Honors

November 7, 2009 Simmons freshman midfielder Justine Beauchamp (Exeter, N.H.) was named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year, the GNAC announced Friday Evening. The honor comes after a 2009 first year season in which Beauchamp started every game for Simmons, and ranked in the top 10 in the conference for shots. Beauchamp also earned Third Team All-Conference honors.

Date Posted: Friday, November 06, 2009

Soccer Stuns Saint Joseph’s, 1-0, Advances to Championship Game

November 5, 2009 Simmons Soccer (11-5-3, 7-2-3 GNAC) knocked top seed Saint Joseph's Maine (12-6-2, 9-1-2 GNAC) out of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Tournament in the semifinal round, 1-0, on Wednesday afternoon. The fifth-seeded Sharks received a goal from sophomore Anna Bolton (Amherst, N.H.) in the 24th minute of play and will advance to the GNAC Championship.

Date Posted: Thursday, November 05, 2009

Sharks Topped by Saints in GNAC Quarterfinals

November 4, 2009 Simmons Volleyball was defeated by Emmanuel, 3-1, on Tuesday night in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference Tournament Quarterfinal match. The 3rd-seeded Saints escaped a tough Sharks team, which held a solid lead in three of the four sets. Emmanuel’s tournament experience paid off, as the Saints edged the 6th-seeded Sharks in four sets (25-23, 21-25, 25-15, 25-23).

Date Posted: Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Szkolt And Sypher Earn 2009 NAC All-Conference Honors

November 3, 2009 Simmons Field Hockey earned two spots on the North Atlantic Conference 2009 All-Conference Team, the NAC announced on Tuesday. Senior forward Emily Sypher (Orono, Maine) and senior goalkeeper Jen Szkolt (Bondsville, Mass.) each earned a spot on the All-Conference First Team.

Date Posted: Tuesday, November 03, 2009

Soccer Advances in GNAC Tournament With 3-0 Win over Emerson

November 2, 2009 Fifth seeded Simmons Soccer upset fourth seed Emerson College, 3-0, in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference Tournament First Round game at Emerson's Rotch Field on Sunday. The Sharks rode two goals from freshman Justine Beauchamp (Exeter, N.H.) to take the victory and advance to Wednesday’s semifinal game at Saint Joseph’s Maine.

Date Posted: Monday, November 02, 2009

Volleyball Edges Past Cadets, Secures #6 Seed in GNAC Tournament

November 1, 2009 The Simmons College Sharks concluded their regular season on Saturday with an exciting 3-2 victory over Great Northeast Athletic Conference opponent Norwich University. Simmons’ victory (25-20, 18-25, 25-22, 11-25, 15-10) secured the sixth seed for the Sharks in the postseason conference Tournament, which opens on Tuesday, November 3, when #6 Simmons travels to #3, rival Emmanuel College for a 7pm quarterfinal game.

Date Posted: Sunday, November 01, 2009

Freshman Swimmer Musket Shatters Pool, Team Record

October 31, 2009 Simmons freshman Alyssa Musket (Lincoln, R.I.) lowered the Simmons pool and program record for the 50-yard Free on Saturday afternoon. Musket’s 25.09 broke the team mark of 25.55, set in 1995 by Tara Spellissy, and the Pool mark of 25.80, set by Spellissy in 1993. The swim came during the Sharks’ season and home opener against the Westfield State Owls, who went home with the 161-130 win.

Date Posted: Saturday, October 31, 2009

Volleyball Falls to Lynx, 3-1

October 29, 2009 Simmons Volleyball was defeated by non-conference Lesley University on Wednesday night, 3-1. The Sharks won the first set but was steamrolled by the Lynx for the next three. With the win, Lesley improved to 11-12 (3-2 NECC) while Simmons falls to 12-15 on the season, and remains 6-4 in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference.

Date Posted: Thursday, October 29, 2009

Swimming & Diving 2009-10 Season Preview

October 29, 2009 Simmons Swimming & Diving is preparing to open the 2009-10 season and return to competition after a successful 2008-09 campaign. Last winter, the Sharks captured the 2008 GNAC Championship—the fifth title in a row for Simmons, and the seventh in eight years for the program. Simmons also finished in 11th place at the NEISDA Championships, after qualifying a record 13 athletes for the meet. Second-year Head Coach Mindy Williams, the 2008-09 Great Northeast Athletic Conference Swimming Coach of the Year, will look to lead the Sharks to another conference title in 2009, and another strong showing at New Englands. Williams and the Sharks will push for a strong dual meet season, and aim to remain undefeated in the conference.

Date Posted: Thursday, October 29, 2009

Volleyball Sweeps Conference Tri-Match

October 28, 2009 Simmons Volleyball hosted Lasell College and Saint Joseph College of Connecticut for a weekend tri-match on Saturday, October 24. The Sharks bested the Lasers, 3-1, and defeated the Blue Jays, 3-0, to improve their Great Northeast Athletic Conference record to 6-4, and their overall record to 12-14.

Date Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Field Hockey Battles Husson on Senior Day

October 26, 2009 Simmons Field Hockey faced Husson University on Sunday. The Sharks battled back from a 3-0 deficit in the first half to tie the game 3-3 in the waning minutes, but the Eagles found the back of the Simmons box just in time to win the contest, 4-3. With the loss, Simmons ends their season with a 1-5 North Atlantic Conference record. The day also saw a celebration for seniors Jen Szkolt (Bondsville, Mass.), Maggie Weeks (Melvin Village, N.H.), and Emily Sypher (Orono, Maine). Sypher scored two goals and had one assist on the day for Simmons.

Date Posted: Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Tennis Captures 2009 GNAC Championship Title

October 26, 2009 Simmons Tennis captured the 2009 Great Northeast Athletic Conference Women’s Tennis Championship on Sunday, besting #2 seed Suffolk University 6-0 to take the title for the fifth time in six years. The GNAC Championship caps a perfect 8-0 conference record for the Sharks in 2009.

Date Posted: Monday, October 26, 2009

Three Sharks Earn 2009 GNAC Tennis All-Conference Honors

October 25, 2009 Simmons Tennis freshman Sabrina Salmela (Beverly, Mass.) earned the highest All-Conference honors awarded by the GNAC, the conference announced on Saturday. Salmela was named both Player AND Rookie of the Week for 2009, reflecting her remarkable achievement of going undefeated at #1 singles in the GNAC as a freshman this fall. Salmela, junior Maile Macleod (Carlsbad, Calif.) and junior Katy Hallinan (Maynard, Mass.) each earned a spot on the GNAC First Team for Singles. In addition, Macleod and Salmela were named to the GNAC First Team for doubles. Macleod was also named to the All-Conference Sportsmanship Team.

Date Posted: Sunday, October 25, 2009

Sharks Press NAC Leader St. Joe's Maine Into Overtime, Fall 3-2

Simmons Field Hockey fell to North Atlantic Conference leader St. Joseph's College of Maine on Saturday, 3-2. The Sharks fought back from a 2-1 deficit to bring the Monks to overtime but came up short in the end, with a final score of 3-2 on the day.

Date Posted: Saturday, October 24, 2009

Salmela Named GNAC Player of the Week

October 22, 2009 Simmons freshman Sabrina Salmela (Beverly, Mass.) has been named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Tennis Player of the Week, the conference announced on Monday evening. This is the first POW honor for Salmela this season, who has swept Rookie honors for each of the six weeks of the fall 2009 season.

Date Posted: Thursday, October 22, 2009

Brown Named NAC Rookie of the Week

October 22, 2009 Simmons freshman Marianna Brown (Newton, N.H.) has been named the North Atlantic Conference Rookie of the Week, the NAC announced on Monday evening. This marks the second week in a row a first-year from Simmons has earned the honors. Brown’s recognition comes after a week in which the forward scored two goals in a conference win over Rivier College for the Sharks. Her improvement in the offensive circle is showing and she has become a strong part of the Sharks' offense.

Date Posted: Thursday, October 22, 2009

Simmons Sharks Dig Pink!

October is the official Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Simmons Athletics wants to do its part. The Sharks will participate by providing pink ribbons to our fans at all home games this weekend, for a small donation. 100% of the donations will go directly to the Susan G. Komen For The Cure Foundation. This grassroots organization is now the leading source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world.

Date Posted: Thursday, October 22, 2009

Field Hockey Earns Conference Win Over Rivier, 5-1

October 19, 2009 Simmons Field Hockey earned their first North Atlantic Conference victory over Rivier College, 5-1, on Saturday. Both teams started the day winless in conference play and with 3 remaining conference games for each team, both needed the victory to give themselves a chance at a playoff berth. With the win, Simmons is now 1-4 in the NAC, while Rivier falls to 0-5 in the NAC.

Date Posted: Monday, October 19, 2009

Tennis Competes at NEWITT

October 19, 2009 Simmons Tennis competed at the New England Women’s Intercollegiate Tennis Tournament (NEWITT), held at Middlebury College on Friday and Saturday. Despite facing some very strong competition, the Sharks managed to finish the weekend with a 3-3 record. "Overall, the quality of tennis was very high,” said Head Coach Bob Rauseo. “Sabrina Salmela (Beverly, Mass.), Maile Macleod (Carlsbad, Calif.) and Jordan Borash (Marblehead, Mass.) all played elimination matches and came through with wins. This was some of our best tennis of the season."

Date Posted: Monday, October 19, 2009

Volleyball Splits GNAC Tri-Match

October 19, 2009 Simmons Volleyball hosted Saint Joseph’s Maine and Rivier on Saturday in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference tri-match. The Sharks pulled out a 3-0 win over the visiting Monks, but fell to the Raiders 3-0. With the split, Simmons improves to 4-3 in the conference, and 10-13 overall.

Date Posted: Monday, October 19, 2009

Soccer Eclipsed by Emmanuel, 4-0

October 19, 2009 Simmons Soccer fell to Great Northeast Athletic Conference rival Emmanuel College on Saturday afternoon. The Saints’ Brittany Ridge scored two goals and Amber DiNucci recorded 3 assists to lead Emmanuel to a 4-0 victory over the Sharks. With the loss, the Sharks fall to fourth place in the conference with an 8-5-2 overall record (6-2-2 GNAC), and Emmanuel steps up to second place with a 7-2-1 GNAC record. Emmanuel controlled most of the possession for the match with the Sharks having only glimpses of an attack. Junior Brooke MacKenzie (Mansfield, Mass.), Simmons’ leading scorer, was held to only 3 shots by the Saints defensive line.

Date Posted: Monday, October 19, 2009

Tennis Captures Weekly GNAC Honors

October 14, 2009 Simmons junior Maile Macleod (Carlsbad, Calif.) has been named Great Northeast Athletic Conference Tennis Player of the Week, and freshman Sabrina Salmela (Beverly, Mass.) was named GNAC Tennis Rookie of the Week, the conference announced on Monday evening. This is the second POW honor for Macleod this season, while Salmela has swept ROW honors for each of the five weeks of the fall 2009 season.

Date Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Tighe Earns NAC Rookie of the Week

October 14, 2009 Simmons sophomore Katelyn Tighe (Easton, Mass.) has been named Field Hockey Rookie of the Week by the North Atlantic Conference. Tighe’s honor comes after a week in which she scored three goals for the Sharks. Tighe has been working hard to climb back from illness, which kept her out of the first three weeks of the season. Her ability to find the back of the cage during her rookie year is growing.

Date Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2009

MacKenzie Named GNAC Player of the Week

October 14, 2009 Simmons junior Brooke MacKenzie (Mansfield, Mass.) was named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Soccer Player of the Week, the GNAC announced Monday evening. The honor follows a week in which MacKenzie helped the Sharks to a 2-0 week in the conference. She scored both goals to lift Simmons over Norwich, 2-1. She notched another two goals in Simmons' 5-2 victory over Albertus Magnus a few days later.

Date Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Soccer Drops Norwich, 2-1

October 8, 2009 Junior Brooke MacKenzie (Mansfield, Mass.) scored a pair of goals, including the game-winning tally in the 87th minute, to help Simmons Soccer defeat Norwich, 2-1, in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference match on Wednesday afternoon at Norwich. With the victory, the Sharks improve to 6-4-2 (4-1-2 GNAC). With the loss, the Cadets fall to 4-6-1 (2-4-1 GNAC).

Date Posted: Thursday, October 08, 2009

Volleyball Tops Newbury, 3-1

October 8, 2009 Simmons Volleyball earned a 3-1 win over local non-conference program Newbury College on Wednesday night, playing their first game at home in four weeks. The Sharks relished their home court advantage, and with the victory improve to 8-10 overall, and remain at 2-1 in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference.

Date Posted: Thursday, October 08, 2009

Tennis Wins Conference Doubleheader, Salmela Earns GNAC Rookie 4th Week in a Row

October 5, 2009 Simmons Tennis swept Albertus Magnus, 9-0, and Emerson College, 8-1, in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference doubleheader on Sunday. Both games were rescheduled due to rain earlier in the season. With the win, the Sharks improve to 8-4 overall and a perfect 6-0 GNAC mark. Freshman Sabrina Salmela (Beverly, Mass.) improved to 4-0 in #1 singles on the week, and earned her fourth GNAC Rookie of the Week honor of the season after defeating three GNAC opponents (JWU, Albertus, Emerson) and a NEWMAC opponent from Mount Holyoke.

Date Posted: Tuesday, October 06, 2009

Coach Price Speaks at Alma Matter

October 6, 2009 Simmons Head Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director Tony Price addressed the Senior Capping and Fall Honors Convocation at Worcester State College on Friday night. The Senior Capping ceremony is held each fall at WSC to formally recognize the senior class, mark the beginning of the academic year, and celebrate WSC scholarship recipients.

Date Posted: Tuesday, October 06, 2009

Szkolt Named NAC Field Hockey Player of the Week

October 6, 2009 Senior Field Hockey goalkeeper Jen Szkolt has been named the North Atlantic Conference Player of the Week, the NAC announced on Monday. The honor follows a week where Szkolt had 12 saves in a 3-2 loss to Western New England College. Szkolt anchored the Simmons defense, keeping the contest close.

Date Posted: Tuesday, October 06, 2009

Crew Takes Silver at Textile River Regatta

October 6, 2009 Simmons Crew opened the fall head racing season on Sunday with a second-place finish in the Women’s Club 8+ at the Textile River Regatta. The race, held in Lowell, Mass., celebrated its 30th anniversary with a record 510 entries and a shortened course due to low water levels in the Merrimack River.

Date Posted: Tuesday, October 06, 2009

Simmons Athletics Team Store Open Online!

For a limited time only, Boathouse Sports will offer a Simmons Athletics Team Store, where family and fans can purchase official Athletics apparel. The store will remain open from September 28 to October 19. Visit the Boathouse Team Store to view the selection and purchase.

Date Posted: Monday, October 05, 2009

After Marathon Battle, Tennis Drops Match to Lyons, 5-4

October 2, 2009 Simmons Tennis battled Mount Holyoke College for four and a half hours Thursday night, coming up short on the evening to endure a 5-4 non-conference loss. Simmons falls to 6-4 overall, while remaining a perfect 4-0 in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference, while the Lyons improve to 2-3 overall, 1-2 NEWMAC.

Date Posted: Friday, October 02, 2009

Volleyball Extends GNAC Streak, Defeats Suffolk 3-0

October 2, 2009 Simmons Volleyball swept Thursday evening’s Great Northeast Athletic Conference match vs. Suffolk, 3-0 (25-23, 25-20, 25-20). With the win, the Sharks improve to 7-9 overall, 2-0 GNAC, and the Rams fall to 2-3 GNAC, 5-7 overall. Only Simmons, Emmanuel an Emerson remain undefeated in the conference at this point in the season, with the Sharks sitting in third place in the standings.

Date Posted: Friday, October 02, 2009

Tennis Notches GNAC Win vs. Johnson and Wales, 8-1

September 30, 2009 Simmons Tennis racked up another Great Northeast Athletic Conference win on Tuesday evening over Johnson and Wales, dropping only #1 doubles to the Wildcats as they sailed to an 8-1 victory. The Sharks improve to 6-3 overall, remaining an unbeaten 4-0 in the GNAC and taking the conference’s #1 spot, while JWU falls to 2-5 overall, 1-2 GNAC.

Date Posted: Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Crew Fall 2009 Preview

September 30, 2009 Simmons Crew will open the fall 2009 season on Sunday, October 4 when the team travels to Lowell, Mass. for the Textile River Regatta. The Sharks closed out a successful spring season in May when the Varsity Eight, Second Varsity Eight, and Novice Eight competed at the ECAC National Invitational Regatta. The Varsity Eight ended the season with an 11th place national ranking among NCAA Division III crews, the highest ranking Simmons has achieved in the 31-year history of the crew program.

Date Posted: Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Salmela Garners Third GNAC Rookie of the Week Honor

September 29, 2009 Freshman Tennis athlete Sabrina Salmela (Beverly, Mass.) earned Great Northeast Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week honors for the third week running, the GNAC announced on Monday.

Date Posted: Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Field Hockey Opens NAC Schedule in Maine

September 29, 2009 Simmons Field Hockey traveled to Maine for back-to-back North Atlantic Conference matches, the first conference games of the season for the Sharks. Simmons faced Thomas College on Saturday, and University of Maine – Farmington on Sunday. In both matches, Simmons started out strong, but ultimately fell to the Terriers 3-1, and to the Beavers 3-2. Field Hockey is now 1-8 overall, 0-2 in the NAC.

Date Posted: Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Volleyball Competes at Ramapo Classic

September 27, 2009 Simmons Volleyball traveled to the 2009 Ramapo Roadrunner Classic in Mahwah, N.J. on Saturday to take on three non-conference teams. The Sharks fell to Baruch College (3-1), Ramapo (3-0), and USMMA (3-1). The Sharks now stand at 6-9 overall, 1-0 in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference. “This was one of the last of our non conference games, and we learned a lot about ourselves as individuals as well as a team,” said Head Coach Jason Conetta. “There were a lot of strong performance from numerous players this weekend, however we were missing pieces of the puzzle in key situations.”

Date Posted: Sunday, September 27, 2009

Soccer Topped by Lasell, 1-0

September 24, 2009 Simmons traveled to Lasell College on Wednesday night for a Great Northeast Athletic Conference game. The Sharks and Lasers endured a scoreless 75 minutes, until Lasell’s Molly Clarke (Berlin, Conn.) made the game-winning goal. With the loss, Simmons’ first Great Northeast Athletic Conference defeat of the season, the Sharks fall to 5-4-1 overall, 3-1-1 GNAC, while the Lasers advance to 3-2-1 overall, 2-0-1 GNAC.

Date Posted: Thursday, September 24, 2009

Elliot Named GNAC Goalkeeper of the Week

September 22, 2009 Senior soccer captain and keeper Rachel Elliot (Amherst, N.H.) has earned Goalkeeper of the Week honors from the Great Northeast Athletic Conference, the conference announced on Monday evening.

Date Posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Tennis Sweeps Weekly GNAC Honors

September 22, 2009 Maile Macleod (Carlsbad, Calif.) was named Player of the Week and freshman Sabrina Salmela (Beverly, Mass.) earned Rookie of the Week Honors for the second week in a row, the Great Northeast Athletic Conference announced on Monday evening.

Date Posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Tennis Shines at ITA Regional Championships

September 19, 2009 Simmons Tennis competed at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Regional Championships on Friday and Saturday. Junior captain Maile Macleod (Carlsbad, Calif.), freshman Sabrina Salmela (Beverly, Mass.), sophomore Maggie Taylor (Yarmouth, Maine) and sophomore Liza Pope (West Newbury, Mass.) all represented the Sharks in the 2009 tournament, held at MIT.

Date Posted: Saturday, September 19, 2009

Field Hockey Victorious vs. Wheelock, 7-0

September 19, 2009 Simmons Field Hockey earned their first win of the season on Saturday against neighborhood rival Wheelock College, 7-0. Senior captain Emily Sypher (Orono, Maine) had two goals for the Sharks, and sophomore Lee Sutherland (Tuftonboro, N.H.) recorded two assists in the win. With the victory, Simmons improves to 1-6 overall, while Wheelock falls to 0-5 on the season.

Date Posted: Saturday, September 19, 2009

Soccer Downs Mount Ida, 1-0

September 19, 2009 Simmons Soccer took on the Mount Ida Mustangs in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference win for the Sharks on Saturday. The match ran scoreless until 44 seconds left in the second half, until Freshman Ally Ayotte (Litchfield, N.H.) knocked the ball past the Mount Ida keeper to decide the contest and escape overtime. With the win, Simmons improves to 3-0-1 GNAC and 5-3-1 overall, and Mount Ida falls to 1-3-1 on the season, 0-2 GNAC.

Date Posted: Saturday, September 19, 2009

Simmons Athletics to Honor Myles Brand, NCAA President

September 18, 2009 The Simmons College athletics community will observe a moment of silence before Saturday’s home contests to honor the memory of Myles Brand, President of the NCAA from 2003-2009, who passed away on Wednesday at age 67 following a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer.

Date Posted: Friday, September 18, 2009

Seahawks Best Simmons, 5-1

September 17, 2009 Simmons Field Hockey fell to Salve Regina Thursday night, 5-1. Senior Emily Sypher (Orono, Maine) scored the lone goal for the Sharks, assisted by sophomore teammate Katelyn Tighe (Easton, Mass.). With the loss, the Sharks stand at 0-5 overall, 0-0 within the North Atlantic Conference. With the victory, the Seahawks improve to 3-3 on the season.

Date Posted: Thursday, September 17, 2009

Simmons Slams Suffolk, 2-0

Senior goalkeeper Rachel Elliot (Amherst, N.H.) posted her second shutout of the season to lead Simmons Soccer to a 2-0 victory over Great Northeast Athletic Conference foe Suffolk University (2-2 overall, 0-2 GNAC) on Wednesday evening. With the win, the Sharks improve to 4-3-1, 2-0 in the GNAC.

Date Posted: Thursday, September 17, 2009

Volleyball Seizes GNAC Opener vs. Pine Manor, 3-0

September 16, 2009 Simmons Volleyball upended Pine Manor 3-0 in their Great Northeast Athletic Conference opener on Tuesday night, besting the Gators in three sets, 25-8, 25-14 and 25-11. With the win, Simmons improves to 5-6 overall, 1-0 GNAC, and Pine Manor falls to 1-2 (0-1 GNAC) in the defeat.

Date Posted: Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Soccer Athletes Named to GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

September 15, 2009 Simmons soccer athletes Justine Beauchamp (Exeter, N.H.), Rachel Elliot (Amherst, N.H.) and Allie Megna (North Hampton, N.H.) have all earned a spot on this week’s Great Northeast Athletic Conference Honor Roll for their athletic achievements last week, the conference announced on Monday.

Date Posted: Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Volleyball’s Weaver Named to GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

September 15, 2009 Simmons senior Volleyball captain Amanda Weaver (Eaton, Ohio) has been named to the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Weekly Honor Roll for her excellence in last week’s competition for the Sharks, the conference announced on Monday.

Date Posted: Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Tennis Wins GNAC Opener vs. Pine Manor, 9-0

September 15, 2009 Simmons Tennis opened fall 2009 Great Northeast Athletic Conference play on Tuesday, traveling to Pine Manor College. The Sharks swept the Gators, 9-0, while the match featured the first collegiate career singles and doubles wins by sophomore transfer Brittany Dolloff (Hollis, N.H.) and freshman Veronica Nowakowski (Belchertown, Mass.).

Date Posted: Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Salmela Named GNAC Tennis Rookie of the Week

September 15, 2009 Simmons freshman Sabrina Salmela (Beverly, Mass.) earned Great Northeast Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week honors, the conference announced on Monday. Salmela, who has played #1 singles for the Sharks since beginning her collegiate career, had a good week against tough competition.

Date Posted: Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Sharks Dominate UMD Invitational, Capture Second Place

September 13, 2009 Simmons Volleyball traveled to Dartmouth, Mass. on Friday and Saturday to compete in the UMass Dartmouth Invitational, and finished the weekend with a 3-1 record for the tournament, good for second place behind host UMass Dartmouth. Senior captain Amanda Weaver (Eaton, Ohio) received All-Tournament Team Honors.

Date Posted: Monday, September 14, 2009

Sharks Defeated By Judges, 9-0

September 13, 2009 Simmons Tennis fell to the Brandeis Judges on Sunday, 9-0. In #1 singles, Simmons freshman Sabrina Salmela (Beverly, Mass.) gave Rachel Rosman plenty of trouble in the first set before Rosman, ranked #41 in the country, won the match 7-6, 6-0.

Date Posted: Monday, September 14, 2009

Sharks Denied by Salem State, 2-1

September 13, 2009 In the consolation game of the 2009 Wellesley Soccer Invitational, Salem State used two first half goals to defeat Simmons, 2-1. The win improves the Vikings to 3-1 while Simmons falls to 3-3-1.

Date Posted: Sunday, September 13, 2009

Field Hockey Defeated by the Lyons, 4-1

September 12, 2009 Simmons Field Hockey and Mount Holyoke endured wet weather in the Lyons’ defeat of the Sharks in Boston on Saturday, 4-1. Simmons played an aggressive first half, but was outshot by the Lyons 26-9, and in shots on goal 12-3. The day’s highlight for the Sharks was a Christine Lowery (Wilder, Vt.) goal from a Lee Sutherland (Tuftonboro, N.H.) assist just 45 seconds into the second half.

Date Posted: Saturday, September 12, 2009

Sharks Beaten by Wellesley Blue, 1-0

September 12, 2009 Simmons traveled to compete in the Wellesley College Invitational on Saturday, and faced the hosts in the opening round. Wellesley first-year Chelsea-Ann Patry (Warrenton, VA) scored in the 68th minute of play to lead the Blue to a 1-0 win over Simmons.

Date Posted: Saturday, September 12, 2009

Sharks Field Hockey Falls to MIT, 9-0

September 11, 2009 Simmons Field Hockey lost to MIT on Thursday evening, as the Sharks were shut out by the Engineers for a final score of 9-0. The Sharks fall to 0-4 overall on the season, while MIT improves to 5-0.

Date Posted: Friday, September 11, 2009

Panthers Best Sharks, 3-1

September 10, 2009 Simmons Soccer ended their four-game unbeaten streak as they fell to the Plymouth State Panthers on Wednesday evening, 3-1. Seniors Stacy DiSabato and Gianna Minervini combined on a pair of second-half goals to lead the Panthers to a 3-1 non-conference victory over Simmons College, now 3-1-1 overall (1-0-1 in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference).

Date Posted: Thursday, September 10, 2009

MacKenzie Named GNAC Soccer Player of the Week

September 8, 2009 Junior Brooke MacKenzie (Mansfield, Mass.) was named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Women’s Soccer Player of the Week, the GNAC announced on Monday.

Date Posted: Tuesday, September 08, 2009

Sharks Remain Unbeaten After Battle With Monks, 2-2

September 8, 2009 Simmons College took Saint Joseph’s of Maine into double-overtime on Monday’s Great Northeast Athletic Conference matchup. The Sharks battled the monks for a total of 110 minutes, but neither team was unable to net a goal to decide the contest.

Date Posted: Tuesday, September 08, 2009

Fionte Named to 2009 Emerson/Wentworth All-Tournament Team

September 5, 2009 Simmons Volleyball competed in the 2009 Emerson/Wentworth Women’s Volleyball Invitational All-Tournament Team this weekend. The Sharks took on four teams over two days, and emerged from the tournament with one win over Wentworth, and the selection of sophomore outside hitter Kate Fionte (Andover, Mass.) to the All-Tournament Team.

Date Posted: Saturday, September 05, 2009

Soccer Extends Streak With Win Over DeSales, 3-2

September 5, 2009 Junior Brooke MacKenzie (Mansfield, Mass.) scored two goals for the Sharks as Simmons outlasted DeSales in the blazing heat on Saturday. The Sharks are now 3-0 on the season, while DeSales drops to 0-2.

Date Posted: Saturday, September 05, 2009

Simmons Takes Conference Opener vs. Pine Manor, 3-0

September 2, 2009 Junior forward Brooke MacKenzie (Mansfield, Mass.) led Simmons Soccer to a 3-0 victory over host Pine Manor in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference season-opener Wednesday afternoon. MacKenzie found the back of the net twice for the Sharks, along with one goal from freshman Justine Beauchamp (Exeter, N.H.). All three goals came in a 3:19 span midway through the first half. Simmons improves to 2-0 overall (1-0 GNAC), while the Gators fall to 0-1.

Date Posted: Thursday, September 03, 2009

Field Hockey Falls to Babson in Season Opener, 8-0

September 2, 2009 Simmons Field Hockey opened the season at home on Tuesday night, falling to a strong Babson squad, 8-0. The Sharks offense was led by sophomore Lee Sutherland (Tuftonboro, N.H.), and backed by defenders Maggie Weeks (Melvin Village, N.H.) and Nicole Morrison (Stoughton, Mass.).

Date Posted: Wednesday, September 02, 2009

Volleyball Drops Match to WPI in Season Opener, 3-2

September 2, 2009 Simmons Volleyball opened the season at home on Tuesday night, falling to WPI, 3-2. The Sharks opened the match by taking two straight sets, but failed to follow through on the next three despite the promising start to the evening.

Date Posted: Wednesday, September 02, 2009

Soccer Captures Season Opener vs. Wentworth, 4-2

September 1, 2009 Simmons soccer took command of their season and home opener on Tuesday evening, taking a 4-2 victory against Wentworth. Anna Stella (Sharon, Mass.) scored first for the Sharks 2:39 into the match off a Brooke MacKenzie (Mansfield, Mass.) assist.

Date Posted: Tuesday, September 01, 2009

Volleyball 2009 Season Preview

August 24, 2009 Simmons Volleyball is about to embark on another season under Head Coach Jason Conetta, who in 2008 led the team to its first winning season since 1999, in his second year at the helm of the program. The Sharks closed the season with a 13-11 overall record, and a 6-6 mark in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference. The Sharks also entered the GNAC postseason with its highest-ever 7th seed ranking.

Date Posted: Tuesday, September 01, 2009

Tennis 2009 Season Preview

August 24, 2009 Simmons Tennis is poised to begin the 2009 season after a successful 2008 campaign. The Sharks finished 2008 with a 12-6 overall record, and a 9-0 run against Great Northeast Athletic Conference opponents. Simmons captured the 2008 Great Northeast Athletic Conference Championship for the fourth time in five years, and in doing so qualified for the 2009 NCAA Tournament. The team, led by Head Coach Bob Rauseo, the 2008 GNAC Women’s Tennis Coach of the Year, finished the season ranked 25th by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) in the New England region, tying a program high set in 2007.

Date Posted: Monday, August 31, 2009

Field Hockey 2009 Season Preview

August 28, 2009 Simmons Field Hockey will embark on the 2009 season with many new and old faces, ready to face the North Atlantic Conference competition. The Sharks finished the 2008 season with a 5-13 overall record, recording multiple one-goal losses on close calls throughout the fall. Head Coach Kate Leonard and the Sharks will look to turn those tight games into wins this season.

Date Posted: Saturday, August 29, 2009

Volleyball Ranked 8th in GNAC Preseason Coaches’ Poll

August 28, 2009 Simmons Volleyball earned the number eight ranking in Great Northeast Athletic Conference preseason voting, the conference office announced on Wednesday. The Sharks achieved a seventh seed in the 2008 GNAC Tournament, after posting a 13-11 overall record and 6-6 GNAC record. This marks the first time since the expansion to 13 teams in the GNAC that Simmons Volleyball has been ranked in the preseason poll.

Date Posted: Friday, August 28, 2009

Simmons Tennis Tops GNAC Preseason Coaches’ Poll

August 27, 2009 Simmons Tennis earned the number one ranking in Great Northeast Athletic Conference preseason voting, the conference office announced on Wednesday. The Sharks captured the 2008 GNAC championship for the fourth time in five years, after posting a 12-6 overall record and 9-0 GNAC record.

Date Posted: Thursday, August 27, 2009

Soccer 2009 Season Preview

August 26, 2009 Simmons Soccer is gearing up for the start of the 2009 season, just around the corner. Head Coach Erica Mastrogiacomo, in her fourth year leading the program, expects a very successful year from the Sharks. Coming off a 5-7 Great Northeast Athletic Conference record in 2008, Simmons is hungrier than ever for a GNAC title. “The 2009 season will be very competitive for the Sharks,” said Coach Mastrogiacomo. “We have set challenging goals as individuals and as a team. I am confident in my leaders to guide this team toward success.”

Date Posted: Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Hallinan and Lynch Named 2009 ITA Scholar-Athletes

August 3, 2009 Simmons Tennis athletes Katy Hallinan (Lakeville, Mass.) and Athena Lynch (Andover, Mass.) received 2009 Scholar-Athlete honors from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA). Among the Division III Women to receive the Scholar-Athlete award, Hallinan and Lynch were the only Great Northeast Athletic Conference athletes to earn the honors.

Date Posted: Monday, August 03, 2009

Lacrosse's Leonard and Games Travel Abroad for Prague Cup

July 7, 2009 Head Lacrosse Coach Kate Leonard and rising sophomore defenseman Marissa Games (Newburyport, Mass.) traveled to the Czech Republic to coach and compete in the Prague Cup, an annual lacrosse event held in Prague, June 20-28, 2009.

Date Posted: Wednesday, July 08, 2009

Sharks Earn 2008-09 GNAC Academic All-Conference Honors

The Great Northeast Athletic Conference recognized 501 student-athletes from 15 league sports on the 2009 Great Northeast Athletic Conference Academic All-Conference Team. Simmons boasted 38 athletes who received the honor, and all seven of the Simmons varsity programs sponsored by the GNAC were represented on this year’s Academic All-Conference team.

Date Posted: Tuesday, June 02, 2009

Sharks Pass Skills to Boston Youth

June 1, 2009 When Simmons Lacrosse finished their season, the Sharks athletes put down their books and picked up their sticks to run a lacrosse clinic in conjunction with MetroLacrosse for more than 60 girls on Saturday, May 9. Established in 2000, MetroLacrosse is a non-profit organization in Boston that “uses lacrosse to inspire personal, athletic, and educational success” among more than 700 youth and teens across Boston and Chelsea.

Date Posted: Monday, June 01, 2009

Simmons Softball 2009 Season In Review

May 18, 2009 Simmons Softball ended the 2009 season under first year Head Coach Anne Hennigan with a 16-23 overall record, and a 12-12 record in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference. The Sharks began the season with a tough spring training schedule in Orlando, Florida, where they tested themselves against nationally ranked teams to prepare for their GNAC competition. After returning to Boston, the Sharks recorded a strong season and continued to gain momentum toward the postseason, where Simmons, seeded eighth, earned a fourth-place finish in the GNAC Tournament after upending #5 seed Norwich and #3 seed Suffolk in the tournament semifinals.

Date Posted: Monday, May 18, 2009

Crew Ranked 11th Nationally in CRCA/USRowing Poll

May 14, 2009 Simmons Crew wrapped up the 2009 spring season with a Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association/USRowing 11th place ranking among NCAA Division III women’s varsity eights. This is the highest ranking Simmons has achieved in the 31-year history of the crew program.

Date Posted: Thursday, May 14, 2009

Simmons Lacrosse 2009 Season In Review

May 13, 2009 Simmons Lacrosse, the ninth varsity sport to be added to the Sharks roster, wrapped up its inaugural season in April under first year Head Coach Kate Leonard. The team finished the season with a 2-4 Great Northeast Athletic Conference record, and a 3-8 overall record.

Date Posted: Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Crew Team Dedicates Bench to Simmons Quad

Simmons Crew athletes, coaches, parents and Department of Athletics staff gathered on the main campus on Tuesday afternoon to unveil and dedicate a bench for the new Simmons quad. Using proceeds from the annual Crew Erg-A-Thon fundraiser, a one day indoor rowing marathon, the team of 37 rowers dedicated the hand-crafted bench as thanks to the Simmons community for last October’s 30 Years of Simmons Crew celebration.

Date Posted: Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Tennis Ranked 25th in Northeast

May 5, 2009 In the final week before Simmons Tennis competes in the NCAA Division III Tournament, the Sharks have been ranked 25th among Northeast Division III programs. The May 1 ranking, administered by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, is the highest-ever for Simmons this late in the spring season.

Date Posted: Tuesday, May 05, 2009

Simmons Crew Eighth at New England Rowing Championships

May 5, 2009 Simmons Crew completed their regular spring racing season at the New England Rowing Championships on Saturday. The team placed two eights in the grand finals and two in the petite finals to earn enough points for eighth place out of 24 women’s teams, ahead of rival programs Tufts and Mount Holyoke, as well as several NCAA Division I programs.

Date Posted: Tuesday, May 05, 2009

Soccer Alumnae Return for Another Shot

April 30, 2009 Simmons Soccer hosted team alumnae in a friendly match on Saturday, April 18. The alumnae took to the turf ready to prove they still had what it takes. They tackled hard and attacked furiously, but in the end the Sharks edged by them by a goal, winning bragging rights for a year with a final score of 5-4.

Date Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2009

Sharks Strong in Spring Tourney

April 28, 2009 Simmons Soccer took part in the Endicott College SoccerFest on Sunday, April 26 as a finale to their spring season training. The Sharks went 3-0-1 on the day, scoring 11 goals and allowing only three.

Date Posted: Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Tennis Wins NCAA Prep Match vs. Endicott, 6-3

April 27, 2009 Simmons Tennis hosted Endicott College on Saturday in a preparation match for the NCAA Division III Tournament in May. The Sharks bested the Gulls, 6-3, in a strong showing after finishing the fall season undefeated in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference.

Date Posted: Monday, April 27, 2009

Five Lacrosse Players Earn GNAC All-Conference Honors

April 27, 2009 Five Sharks Lacrosse players earned 2009 All-Conference honors from the Great Northeast Athletic Conference, in the Simmons lacrosse program’s first year of competition. Sophomore attacker Natalie Stever (Chagrin Falls. Ohio), freshman midfielder Lee Sutherland (Tuftonboro, N.H.), freshman defenseman Marissa Games (Newburyport, Mass.) and sophomore defenseman Kayla Tirrell (Lincoln, R.I.) all made the Second Team, while senior midfielder Heather Lowe (Woolwich, Maine) was given a spot on the All-Sportsmanship Team.

Date Posted: Monday, April 27, 2009

Three Sharks Voted to GNAC Softball All-Conference Team

April 27, 2009 Three Simmons Softball players received end of the season All-Conference honors from the Great Northeast Athletic Conference. The 2009 All-Conference team honored sophomore shortstop Annie Thompson (Pacific Palisades, Calif.) to the Second Team, sophomore pitcher Courteney Collier (Bolton, Mass.) to the Third Team, and senior right fielder Meredith Burr (Londonderry, N.H.) to the Sportsmanship Team.

Date Posted: Monday, April 27, 2009

Softball Finishes Fourth in GNAC Tournament

April 27, 2009 Simmons Softball closed out their post-season run with a Fourth place finish in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Tournament, following an 8-2 loss to #4 seed Pine Manor College in the tournament Semifinals.

Date Posted: Sunday, April 26, 2009

Lacrosse’s Damrell Receives Alumnae Honor Award

April 24, 2009 Simmons Lacrosse senior Freya Damrell (Georgetown, Maine) was given the Alumnae Honor Award on Wednesday evening. Damrell, a member of the Simmons Honors Program, will graduate in May with a bachelor of arts in International Relations and French and a 3.95 cumulative GPA.

Date Posted: Friday, April 24, 2009

Sharks Blast Cadets in GNAC Tournament First Round, 13-7

April 23, 2009 Courteney Collier (Bolton, Mass.) went 2-for-5 with a double and four runs batted in, and Ashley Wheeler (Nashua, N.H.) was 3-for-5 with three RBIs to help lead eighth-seeded Simmons (15-21) past fifth-seeded Norwich, 13-7, in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference Tournament game Wednesday afternoon.

Date Posted: Thursday, April 23, 2009

Second Varsity Eight Shows Grit in Boston Race

April 21, 2009 Simmons Crew varsity rowers lined up against lightweight crews from local neighbor MIT and visiting Buffalo on Saturday, on their home course in the Charles River basin. The Sharks raced well in a light chop and a small headwind, with the second varsity lineup showing grit in a close race with the Engineers.

Date Posted: Sunday, April 19, 2009

Sharks Fall to Amcats, 12-10

April 18, 2009 Simmons Lacrosse fell to Anna Maria College on Saturday, 12-10. The Sharks celebrated Senior Day for the first graduating class of Simmons’ Lacrosse program: Nat West, Mariel Friedman, Heather Lowe, Hannah Bushway and Freya Damrell. With the loss, the Sharks record stands at 3-7 overall, 2-4 in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference.

Date Posted: Saturday, April 18, 2009

Simmons Sweeps Rivier; 2-0, 1-0

April 18, 2009 Simmons Softball swept a Saturday doubleheader against Great Northeast Athletic Conference foe Rivier at home on Senior Day, 2-0, 1-0. The Sharks honored five seniors in the final game of their regular season: Meredith Burr, Kelsey Hasick, Sam Green, Keely Brinchman and Kristen Souza. With the victories, Simmons is now 12-12 GNAC, 14-21 overall.

Date Posted: Saturday, April 18, 2009

Softball Dominates Wildcats; 6-2, 7-5

April 17, 2009 Simmons Softball recorded two wins against Great Northeast Athletic Conference rival Johnson and Wales on Friday afternoon. Sophomore pitcher Courteney Collier struck out 15 Wildcat batters on the day, and sophomore Annie Thompson had four home runs. The two sophomores led the Sharks to two victories, 6-2, 7-5. With the wins, Simmons is now 10-12 GNAC, 12-21 overall.

Date Posted: Friday, April 17, 2009

Simmons Rowers Sweep Second at Donahue Cup

April 11, 2009 Simmons Crew traveled to Worcester, Mass. for the second weekend in a row to compete in the Donahue Cup, hosted by WPI and attended by Williams and Connecticut College, along with Simmons. 2008 marked the first year Simmons was invited to compete in the Donahue Cup. In 10-12 mph tailwind conditions and slight chop, Simmons boasted a strong showing, placing second to Williams in the Varsity Eight, Second Varsity Eight, and Novice Eight events.

Date Posted: Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Softball Takes Two in Defeat of Bluejays; 6-5, 1-0

April 13, 2009 Simmons Softball swept Saint Joseph’s of Connecticut in a Monday afternoon doubleheader at home. The Sharks won game one 6-5, and pulled out a 1-0 win in the evening game. With the win, Simmons is now ranked eight in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference with a GNAC record of 8-10 GNAC, 10-19 overall.

Date Posted: Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Simmons Splits GNAC Doubleheader with Norwich; 10-7, 4-2

April 11, 2009 Simmons Softball split a Great Northeast Athletic Conference doubleheader with Norwich on Saturday afternoon. The Sharks endured a 10-7 loss in the opening game, before taking a 4-2 decision in the nightcap. Simmons moves to 6-10 GNAC, 8-19 overall following the split, while Norwich falls to 9-9 GNAC, 10-16 overall on the year.

Date Posted: Monday, April 13, 2009

Sharks Foiled by Gators; 1-0, 3-2

April 10, 2009 Simmons Softball dropped two Friday games to Pine Manor on Friday, 1-0 and 3-2. With the losses, Simmons falls to 6-10 in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference, 8-19 overall.

Date Posted: Friday, April 10, 2009

Simmons Novice Eight is Crew of the Week Finalist

April 10, 2009 Simmons Crew’s Novice Eight was a finalist for this week's row2k.com’s Crew of the Week poll. The Simmons Novice Eight continued the Sharks winning novice tradition over the weekend of April 4-5, taking victories over Connecticut College, Clark, WPI, Bates, Mount Holyoke and Wellesley.

Date Posted: Friday, April 10, 2009

Simmons Softball Splits with Mount Ida; 3-1, 4-0

April 10, 2009 Simmons Softball split Thursday’s doubleheader with Great Northeast Athletic Conference foe Mount Ida, taking game one 3-1, but dropping game two 4-0. With the split, Simmons advances to 7-16 on the year, 5-7 in the GNAC.

Date Posted: Friday, April 10, 2009

Lacrosse Earns GNAC Goalkeeper and Rookie of the Week Honors

April 9, 2009 Simmons Lacrosse’s Lee Sutherland (Tuftonboro, N.H.) and Amanda Weaver (Eaton, Ohio) have been awarded Great Northeast Athletic Conference Rookie and Goalkeeper of the Week. The awards follow a 2-0 week for the Sharks Lacrosse team, with wins against Pine Manor and Saint Joseph’s Connecticut.

Date Posted: Thursday, April 09, 2009

Simmons Varsity Eight Ranked 13th by CRCA/USRowing

April 9, 2009 Simmons Crew’s Varsity Eight has moved up the standings in the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA)/USRowing polls, and now ranks 13th in the Nation among Division III programs. The ranking puts Simmons ahead of local rival Wellesley College and two spots behind Tufts University.

Date Posted: Thursday, April 09, 2009

Sharks Deterred by Engineers, 20-2

April 9, 2009 The Sharks took to the field on Tuesday afternoon in Cambridge, Mass. after recording a 2-0 week, but were unable to move the ball from the Simmons defensive zone and fell to MIT, 20-2. With the loss, Simmons falls to 3-4 overall, 2-2 in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference.

Date Posted: Thursday, April 09, 2009

Sharks Drop Two to Suffolk; 5-4, 6-5

April 9, 2009 Simmons Softball dropped two games to Suffolk University in Wednesday afternoon’s Great Northeast Athletic Conference doubleheader, 5-4 (8 innings), 6-5. With the loss, the Sharks fall to 6-15 overall, 4-6 GNAC.

Date Posted: Thursday, April 09, 2009

Softball’s Wheeler Named GNAC Rookie of the Week

April 7, 2009 Simmons freshman Ashley Wheeler (Nashua, N.H.) has been named great Northeast Athletic Conference Softball Rookie of the Week.

Date Posted: Tuesday, April 07, 2009

Simmons Crew Featured on Boston.com

April 7, 2009 A photograph of a Simmons Crew training session on the Banana River in Indian Harbour Beach, Fla. has been selected as one of Boston.com’s featured spring break photos.

Date Posted: Tuesday, April 07, 2009

Simmons Crew Opens Season on Top

April 4, 2008 Simmons Crew headed to Worcester, Mass. on Saturday for the Clark Invitational, the first regatta of the 2009 spring season. The Sharks rowers found success in the chilly waters of Lake Quinsigamond as both the first varsity and first novice eights, and varsity four won their events.

Date Posted: Monday, April 06, 2009

Softball Wins Three in Weekend GNAC Play

April 4-5, 2009 Simmons Softball took three out of four games in this weekend’s set of Great Northeast Athletic Conference doubleheaders. The Sharks went 1-1 against Emerson College on Saturday, winning game one 3-2, and dropping game two 8-0 in six innings. The Sharks’ bats came alive on Sunday en route to two conference wins against Albertus Magnus College on Sunday, winning game one 12-0 in five innings, and game two 12-3. First year Ashley Wheeler (Nashua, N.H.) led the charge with two grand slams, one in each game, and 9 RBIs on the day. Junior Sammi Letizio (Windham, N.H.) and sophomore transfer Courteney Collier (Bolton, Mass.) both pitched to propel the Sharks to their 3rd and 4th conference wins. Sharks belted 28 hits on the day and were error-less in the field. The Sharks improve to 6-13 overall, 4-4 GNAC on the weekend.

Date Posted: Monday, April 06, 2009

Novice Eight Triumphs in Sunday Regatta

April 5, 2009 Simmons Crew spent a second day in Worcester, Mass. on Sunday, as they competed in a regatta hosted by WPI, and attended by Mount Holyoke, Bates, and Wellesley. The Sharks battled strong crosswinds and gusts of up to 30mph in the second day of their season debut.

Date Posted: Sunday, April 05, 2009

Lacrosse Triumphs Over Pine Manor, 21-12

March 30, 2009 Simmons Lacrosse won their first Great Northeast Athletic Conference contest of the season against Pine Manor College, 21-12. The Sharks advance to 2-3 overall and 1-3 GNAC, while the Gators fall to 1-3 overall, 0-2 GNAC.

Date Posted: Monday, March 30, 2009

Sharks Fall to St. Joseph's in Softball Doubleheader

March 27, 2009 Simmons Softball fell to Saint Joseph College of Maine on Friday night 3-1 and 7-2 in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference doubleheader. The Sharks fall to 3-12 overall and 1-3 GNAC, while the Lady Monks improve to 2-2, 8-6 GNAC.

Date Posted: Friday, March 27, 2009

Sharks Softball Splits GNAC Opener with Saints

March 23, 2009 Simmons Softball opened Great Northeast Athletic Conference play on Sunday against Emmanuel College with a doubleheader split. Junior pitcher Sammi Letizio (Windham, N.H.) held Emmanuel to a 1-hitter, striking out seven and walking two to lead the Sharks to a 12-0 game one victory. Simmons dropped the evening game 4-2 to the Saints. Simmons is now 3-10 overall; 1-1 GNAC.

Date Posted: Monday, March 23, 2009

Sharks Lacrosse Gets Stronger in 18-11 Loss to Lasell

March 21, 2009 Simmons Lacrosse showed promise on Friday in their 18-11 loss to Great Northeast Athletic Conference rival Lasell College. The Sharks are now 0-2 for the season.

Date Posted: Saturday, March 21, 2009

Lacrosse Drops Season, Program Opener to Emerson, 13-2

March 19, 2009 Simmons Lacrosse opened the 2009 season against Emerson College on Wednesday night. The Sharks dropped the contest, also the program’s debut as a varsity sport at Simmons, to the Lions, 13-2.

Date Posted: Thursday, March 19, 2009

Simmons Crew Ranked 15th Nationally in Preseason Poll

March 18, 2009 Simmons Crew is ranked 15th in the nation in the College Rowing Coaches Association/USRowing 2009 preseason poll for Division III Varsity Eights, row2k.com announced last week. This announcement marks the highest preseason ranking in program history for Simmons.

Date Posted: Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Field Hockey Receives NFHCA Team Academic Award, Nine Athletes Named to Academic Squad

March 17, 2009 Simmons Field Hockey received the NFHCA Collegiate National Academic Team Award for 2008. Nine athletes were also named to the 2008 NFHCA Collegiate National Academic Squad. The Sharks achieved a team GPA of 3.36 in the fall semester, surpassing the 3.0 or higher award requisite. Each athlete named to the Academic Squad earned a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or better.

Date Posted: Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Simmons Swimming Earns CSCAA Academic All-American Team Honors

March 16, 2009 - The Simmons swimming and diving team earned the CSCAA Academic All-American Team Award for the 2008 season, as announced by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America.

Date Posted: Saturday, March 07, 2009

Softball 2009 Season Preview

Simmons Softball returns to the field in 2009 after a strong 2008 performance, in which the Sharks achieved program-best records of 35-12 overall and 21-5 GNAC to finish ranked second in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference after the regular season. The Sharks went on to a third place finish in the GNAC Tournament, and made the program’s first appearance in the ECAC tournament seeded third, and finishing third.

Date Posted: Wednesday, March 04, 2009

Lacrosse 2009 Season Preview

Simmons Lacrosse, the ninth varsity sport to be added to the Department of Athletics, will begin its inaugural season in spring 2009, led by Head Coach Kate Leonard. The team’s first year of competition will be focused on building the Simmons Lacrosse program. The roster is a collection of familiar fall sport faces, along with new talent from the college’s undergraduate pool.

Date Posted: Wednesday, March 04, 2009

Williams Named GNAC 2008-09 Women’s Swimming & Diving Coach of the Year

March 3, 2009 Simmons Head Swimming & Diving Coach Mindy Williams has been named Great Northeast Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in just her first season leading the Sharks.

Date Posted: Tuesday, March 03, 2009

Arsenault Named GNAC 2008-09 Swimmer of the Year, Torelli Given Sportsmanship Nod

March 3, 2009 Simmons senior Keri-Ann Arsenault (Chester, N.H.) was selected as the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Swimmer of the Year for the second consecutive season in a vote by the conference coaches. Junior Brittany Torelli (Waterbury, Conn.) was also named to the All-Conference Sportsmanship team.

Date Posted: Tuesday, March 03, 2009

Basketball 2008-09 Season In Review

Simmons Basketball finished an impressive and historic 2008-09 season, in which they established a new high for second-most wins in a season with an overall record of 17-8, one shy of the most wins (18), and a Great Northeast Athletic Conference record of 8-4. The Sharks made a tremendous end of the season push, putting together a string of six consecutive victories, including a huge win on the road against Johnson & Wales after trailing by double digits at the half. The Sharks would then go 2-2 over the last 2 weeks of the season to make it to the GNAC Tournament as the sixth seed. Simmons ended their postseason run with a loss to Norwich University in the GNAC Quarterfinals on the road.

Date Posted: Tuesday, March 03, 2009

Swimming & Diving 2008-09 Season In Review

Simmons Swimming & Diving finished the 2008-09 season with great success in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference, and some hard-fought battles outside the conference. The Sharks roster carried five divers, the most in program history, which gave the team a lift in tough dual-meet competition. Simmons ended the season with a GNAC Championship title for the fifth year in a row, and a GNAC meet record in the 1650-yard Freestyle from departing senior Keri-Ann Arsenault (Chester, N.H.), who was also named the GNAC Swimmer of the Year for the second straight season. The Sharks were led by captains Arsenault and Julia Morrison (West Hartford, Conn.) in 2008-09. “These two women did everything right this season and demonstrated great commitment and work ethic, which was mimicked by their teammates,” said Williams, who was named GNAC Women’s Swimming & Diving Coach of the Year by her peers after just one year at the helm of the Simmons program.

Date Posted: Tuesday, March 03, 2009

Basketball Honored with Two GNAC All-Conference Awards

February 27, 2009 - Simmons Basketball received two post-season accolades from the Great Northeast Athletic Conference, the GNAC announced on Thursday. Junior forward Stephanie Fox (West Springfield, Mass.) was selected to the All-Conference First Team, and junior forward Aubree Giarrosso was selected to the All-Conference Sportsmanship Team. Fox is the third player in the program’s history to earn first-team All-GNAC honors (Jacqueline Bolis 2003-04, Kristen Lucek 2005-06).

Date Posted: Friday, February 27, 2009

Two Athletes Receive Honor Roll Mention in Final Week of Season

February 27, 2009 Simmons Basketball junior Stephanie Fox (West Springfield, Mass.) and Swimming sophomore Chennelle Jackson (Dorchester, Mass.) received Great Northeast Athletic Conference honor roll mention for their efforts in the last week of winter competition.

Date Posted: Friday, February 27, 2009

Sypher and Szkolt Named to NAC Field Hockey All-Academic Team

February 26, 2009 Two Simmons Field Hockey players have been named to the North Atlantic Conference Fall 2008 All-Academic Team. Junior forward Emily Sypher (Orono, Maine) and Junior goalkeeper Jen Szkolt (Bondsville, Mass.) both received the honor. To be honored, a student-athlete must have reached junior academic standing, have competed a minimum two years in their sport with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.50.

Date Posted: Friday, February 27, 2009

Simmons Ends Postseason Run in GNAC Quarterfinal Loss to Norwich, 74-48

February 25, 2009 Simmons Basketball traveled to Northfield, V.T. on Tuesday evening to face off against the Norwich Cadets in the 2009 Great Northeast Athletic Conference Tournament quarterfinals round. The Sharks, ranked sixth in the conference, fell to number three Norwich, 74-48.

Date Posted: Thursday, February 26, 2009

Swimming & Diving 11th at New England Championship Meet

February 23, 2009 Simmons Swimming & Diving finished out the weekend with an 11th place finish at the New England Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships, held at UMass Dartmouth’s Tripp Athletic Center Natatorium February 20-22.

Date Posted: Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Results from Day Two of New England Championships

February 21, 2009 At the conclusions of Saturday’s finals, Simmons Swimming & Diving had moved up one spot from Friday with a score of 172 points, good for 11th place.

Date Posted: Sunday, February 22, 2009

Simmons in 12th Place After First Day at New England Championships

February 21, 2009 The Sharks returned to the pool at UMass Dartmouth on Friday evening for the finals on day one of the New England Swimming & Diving Championships. After the first full day of competition, Simmons stands in 12th place out of 21 teams.

Date Posted: Saturday, February 21, 2009

Simmons Falls to Norwich in Home Finale, 67-60

February 21, 2009 - Senior Kayleigh Shappy and juniors Ally Daniels and Erica Rate combined for 34 points to lead Norwich past Simmons, 67-60 in its last regular season game Saturday at the Holmes Sports Center. The Sharks end the regular season 17-8, GNAC 8-4, while the Cadets finish 17-6, GNAC 10-2.

Date Posted: Saturday, February 21, 2009

Simmons Competes at 2009 New England Swimming and Diving Championships

February 20, 2009 The Simmons Sharks will field a team of thirteen qualifiers at the 2009 New England Swimming and Diving Championships, held at UMass Dartmouth’s Tripp Athletic Center Natatorium from Friday through Sunday, February 22. Captains Keri-Ann Arsenault and Julia Morrison will return for their fourth year of competition at the Championships, along with fellow senior teammate Erica Boswell, to lead the Sharks this weekend.

Date Posted: Friday, February 20, 2009

Sharks Take Bite out of Saint Joseph's Maine, 64-51

February 18, 2009 Simmons Basketball defeated Saint Joseph's College of Maine in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference matchup on Tuesday evening. With the win, Simmons advances to 17-7 overall, 8-3 GNAC, while Saint Joseph’s falls to 12-12 overall, 5-6 GNAC. Junior forward Stephanie Fox (West Springfield, Mass.) scored a game-high 27 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and four steals, and shot 10-11 in free throws for the Sharks.

Date Posted: Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Simmons Drops Contest to Rivier, 72-61

February 14, 2009 Simmons Basketball lost to Great Northeast Athletic Conference competition Rivier College at home today, 72-61. The Sharks struck first with a jumper by junior forward Stephanie Fox (West Springfield, Mass.), but were unable to take back the lead during the remainder of the game, despite coming within striking distance several times during both halves. With the loss, Simmons ends their 6-game win streak and falls to 16-7 overall, 7-3 GNAC; the Raiders advance to 15-8, 7-4 GNAC.

Date Posted: Saturday, February 14, 2009

Artwork by Athlete Natalie Stever Featured in PRC Student Exhibition

February 11, 2009 Natalie Stever (Chagrin Falls, Ohio), a sophomore forward on the Simmons Soccer team, is one of three Simmons students chosen to exhibit artwork at this year’s Student Exhibition at Boston University’s Photographic Resource Center (PRC), after she submitted a photograph to the Simmons Art Department.

Date Posted: Thursday, February 12, 2009

Basketball Triumphs in Come-From-Behind Win at Johnson & Wales, 72-67

February 11, 2009 Simmons Basketball extended their winning streak to six games on Tuesday evening with a win over conference foe Johnson & Wales, 72-67, tying the program record for most consecutive wins in a season (1995-96).

Date Posted: Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Basketball Romps to Win Over Lasell, 66-45

February 7, 2009 Simmons Basketball won their matchup against Lasell College on Saturday, 66-45, extending their conference winning streak to four games, and clinched a spot in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference tournament with a 6-2 GNAC record, 15-6 overall. With the loss, the Lazers fall to 6-15 overall, 3-5 GNAC.

Date Posted: Monday, February 09, 2009

Swimming & Diving Celebrates Senior Day in Loss to Plymouth State, 160-135

February 7, 2009 Simmons Swimming & Diving honored the collegiate careers of five departing senior swimmers on Saturday, but the Sharks were unable to overcome Plymouth State University in the 160-135 loss.

Date Posted: Monday, February 09, 2009

Basketball Digs Deep for Overtime Win at SJC, 63-56

February 4, 2009 Simmons College picked up a hard-fought win on the road last night over conference foe Saint Joseph College of Connecticut, 63-56, in overtime. With the win, the Sharks improved to 14-6 on the year and 5-2 in GNAC play, while the Blue Jays fall to 3-17 on the year and 1-7 GNAC.

Date Posted: Thursday, February 05, 2009

Swimming & Diving Rocks Regis, 112-68

February 3, 2009 Simmons Swimming & Diving secured a win over Regis College on Tuesday, 112-68, in a dominant fashion, proving they have been hard at work under first-year Head Coach Mindy Williams. With the win, the Sharks improve to 5-5 as they approach the end of the season, and with it, the New England Championships on February 20-22, 2009.

Date Posted: Wednesday, February 04, 2009

Basketball’s Fox Named NEWBA Player of the Week

February 2, 2009 Junior forward Stephanie Fox (West Springfield, Mass.) was named Player of the Week by the New England Women's Basketball Association (NEWBA) for the week of January 26-February 1. This marks the first time a Simmons College Basketball athlete has ever received this award from NEWBA.

Date Posted: Tuesday, February 03, 2009

Arsenault Named GNAC Swimmer of the Week

February 3, 2009 Senior Swimming & Diving captain Keri-Ann Arsenault (Chester, N.H.) was named Great Northeast Athletic Conference Swimmer of the Week, the GNAC announced on Monday. This is the third time Arsenault has received the Swimmer of the Week award since the start of the 2008-09 season.

Date Posted: Tuesday, February 03, 2009

Basketball Rolls to Win Over Albertus Magnus, 81-62

January 31, 2009 Junior forward Stephanie Fox (West Springfield, Mass.) scored 27 points and totaled 9 rebounds in Simmons Basketball’s win over Albertus Magnus on Saturday, 81-62. With the victory, Simmons advances to 13-6 overall and 4-2 in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference, while Albertus Magnus falls to 6-11 overall, 1-6 GNAC.

Date Posted: Monday, February 02, 2009

Fast Swims Secure Simmons Victory vs. WNEC, 145-118

January 31, 2008 Simmons Swimming & Diving topped their competition at home on Saturday, walking away with a win against Western New England College, 145-118.

Date Posted: Sunday, February 01, 2009

Sharks Sink Gators, 69-52

January 29, 2009 Simmons Basketball walked away with a win over conference foe Pine Manor College on Thursday night, 69-52, in front of a home crowd at the Holmes Sports and Fitness Center. With the win, the Sharks advance to 12-6 overall, 3-2 GNAC; the Gators fall to 2-15 overall, 0-6 GNAC.

Date Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2009

Simmons Strikes Eastern Nazarene, 55-38

January 27, 2008 Senior Lauren Kreckie (Braintree, Mass.) grabbed nine steals in Tuesday’s 55-38 win over Eastern Nazarene, to take the third spot overall for single-game steals. Jackie Bolis ’04 currently holds the first and second place spots with two 10-steal games for the Sharks in 2002. With the win, the Sharks improve to 11-6 overall, 2-2 GNAC; the Crusaders fall to 3-14 overall.

Date Posted: Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Simmons Defeats Mount Ida, 57-37

January 21, 2009 - Junior Stephanie Fox (West Springfield, Mass.) scored a game-high 14 points, while junior guard Julianna Eagles (Quincy, Mass.) and senior Lauren Kreckie (Braintree, Mass.) added 13 and 10 points, respectively to lead Simmons to a 57-37 win over Mount Ida Wednesday evening at the Holmes Sports Center. Simmons improves to 10-5 (GNAC 2-1), while Mount Ida falls to 4-11 (GNAC 0-4).

Date Posted: Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Coach Tony Price and GNAC’s 'Passionate Purple' Week Featured in Boston Globe

January 21, 2009 Simmons Basketball Head Coach Tony Price was featured on the front page of the Boston Globe Sports section today. The article illustrates Coach Price’s efforts to create “Passionate Purple” week, in unison with the Great Northeast Athletic Conference and the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA). GNAC schools will raise awareness about lupus and collect donations for the LFA during home basketball games from January 17-24. Click here to read Globe article.

Date Posted: Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Simmons Edged by Mount Holyoke, 154-145

January 20, 2009 Simmons Swimming and Diving fell to a strong Mount Holyoke squad, 154-145, on Saturday. With the win, Simmons falls to 2-5, while the Lyons improve to 2-3.

Date Posted: Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Coach Tony Price Reaches 100th Career Win in Basketball’s Defeat of Suffolk, 53-50

January 20, 2009 Simmons Basketball used an 18-0 run in the second half to prevail 53-50 over host Suffolk University on Monday afternoon at Regan Gymnasium. The Sharks improve to 1-1 in the GNAC and 9-5 overall, while Suffolk falls to 2-2 in the GNAC and 8-6 overall. With the victory over Suffolk, Head Coach Tony Price reached his 100th career win midway through the ninth year at the helm of Simmons’ Basketball program.

Date Posted: Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Simmons Falls to Emmanuel in Conference Opener, 61-56

January 17, 2009 - Junior forward Stephanie Fox (West Springfield, Mass.) totaled 19 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks in Simmons loss to cross-street rival Emmanuel, 61-56, on Saturday afternoon at the Holmes Sports Center. With the loss, the Sharks fall to 8-5, GNAC 0-1, while the Saints improve to 8-6, GNAC 2-0.

Date Posted: Saturday, January 17, 2009

Simmons Basketball Supports Fight Against Lupus, Celebrates GNAC 'Passionate Purple' Week

January 16, 2009 Simmons College Athletics has joined the Great Northeast Athletic Conference in supporting Passionate Purple Week, January 17-24. Select women’s basketball games during the week will raise funds for the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA). Show your support and raise awareness of lupus by coming out to the game and wearing purple. Come cheer us on as we play Emmanuel College this Saturday at 1:00pm, as well as our game vs. Mount Ida College on Wednesday, January 21 at 7:00pm.

Date Posted: Friday, January 16, 2009

Simmons Downs Framingham State, 74-39

January 15, 2009 Simmons Basketball defeated Framingham State tonight, 74-39, at home at the William J. Holmes Sports and Fitness Center. The Sharks advance to an 8-4 record, while the Rams fall to 6-8.

Date Posted: Thursday, January 15, 2009

Corsairs Edge by Sharks, 119-114

January 14, 2009 Simmons Swimming & Diving narrowly lost to UMass Dartmouth on the road Tuesday night. The Sharks were edged out by just five points in their first return to competition following their annual January training trip.

Date Posted: Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Basketball falls to Trinity College, 52-28

January 10, 2009 Simmons Basketball lost to Trinity College 52-28 this afternoon, in front of packed home bleachers at the William J. Holmes Sports and Fitness Center.

Date Posted: Saturday, January 10, 2009

Basketball's Fox Named to GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

Simmons junior forward Stephanie Fox (West Springfield, Mass.) has been named to the Great Northeast Athletic Conference weekly Honor Roll. Honor Roll recipients have narrowly missed out on Player of the Week accolades.

Date Posted: Wednesday, January 07, 2009

Soccer Receives NSCAA Team Academic Award

January 7, 2009 Simmons Soccer received the National Soccer Coaches Association of America College Team Academic Award for the 2007-08 academic year. The award is given annually by the NSCAA to programs with a team grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

Date Posted: Wednesday, January 07, 2009

Lacrosse Sends Holiday Letters to Soldiers

December 11, 2008 Simmons Lacrosse, the newest addition to Sharks Athletics, sponsored a Letters to Soldiers event in the Fens on Friday, December 5 and Monday, December 8. The team provided crafts materials and postage for members of the Simmons community to send cards to troops overseas for the holidays.

Date Posted: Thursday, December 11, 2008

Two Swimmers Receive GNAC Weekly Honors

December 10, 2008 Simmons senior Keri-Ann Arsenault (Chester, N.H.) was named GNAC Swimmer of the Week, and sophomore Chennelle Jackson (Dorchester, Mass.) received GNAC Honor Roll mention this week, the Great Northeast Athletic Conference announced on Tuesday.

Date Posted: Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Three GNAC Records Fall as Simmons is Crowned 2008 Swimming & Diving Champions

December 7, 2008 Simmons College Swimming & Diving was named Great Northeast Athletic Conference Champion of 2008. The win, Simmons’ fifth in a row, and seventh in eight years, capped the two-day meet. More than 100 athletes from the conference’s seven teams gathered at the Simmons College Holmes Sports and Fitness Center to race for the championship title.

Date Posted: Sunday, December 07, 2008

Simmons’ Arsenault Sets Pool and GNAC Record on Day One of Swimming & Diving Championships

December 6, 2008 Simmons Senior Keri-Ann Arsenault lowered her own pool and GNAC records for the 1650-yard Freestyle, during the first day of competition at the 2008 Great Northeast Athletic Conference Women’s Swimming & Diving Championships.

Date Posted: Saturday, December 06, 2008

Simmons Defeats Smith, 70-63, in Overtime

December 6, 2008 - Junior guard Julianna Eagles (Quincy, Mass.) scored a team-high 19 points to lead Simmons to a 70-63 overtime decision over NEWMAC foe Smith College on Saturday afternoon at the Holmes Sports Center. With the win, the Sharks improve to 5-1 on the season, while the Pioneers fall to 5-3.

Date Posted: Saturday, December 06, 2008

Basketball Tops UMass Dartmouth, 60-47

December 5, 2008 Simmons Basketball defeated the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, 60-47, in a non-conference away game Thursday evening. The Sharks used a 10-4 run midway through the second half to break a 39-39 tie and take an eight-point lead, eventually coming away with the win. Simmons improves to 4-1 overall, while UMass Dartmouth falls to 2-4.

Date Posted: Friday, December 05, 2008

Swimming & Diving Falls to Babson, 156-130

December 3, 2008 Simmons Swimming & Diving hosted their first home meet of the season against Babson College on Tuesday night. The Sharks fell to the Beavers, 156-130, and now carry an overall record of 2-3.

Date Posted: Wednesday, December 03, 2008

Basketball's Fox Named to GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

November 25, 2008 Simmons Basketball’s Stephanie Fox (West Springfied, MA) was named to the Great Northeast Athletic Conference weekly Honor Roll, the GNAC announced today.

Date Posted: Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Simmons Tops St. Joseph’s (NY), 83-75

November 22, 2008 - Senior guard Sarah Clayton (Falmouth, Mass.) and junior captain Julianna Eagles (Quincy, Mass.) each scored 18 points, as Simmons defeated St. Joseph’s College (NY) in the consolation round of the Hunter College Women’s Basketball Alumni Tip-Off Tournament at the Hunter College Sportsplex on Saturday afternoon.

Date Posted: Saturday, November 22, 2008

Basketball Falls to Oneonta State, 76-40

November 21, 2008 - Junior forward Stephanie Fox (West Springfield, Mass.) scored a team-high ten points as the Simmons basketball team fell to Oneonta State, 76-40, in the first game of the Hunter College Women’s Basketball Alumni Tip-Off Tournament at the Hunter College Sportsplex on Friday evening. The Sharks fall to 2-1 while the Red Dragons improve to 2-0.

Date Posted: Friday, November 21, 2008

Basketball Routs Gordon, 54-28

November 18, 2008 Simmons Basketball took the win against Gordon College at home on Tuesday night, advancing their overall record to 2-0. The Fighting Scots fall to 0-2.

Date Posted: Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Swimming & Diving Launches Team Blog

November 17, 2008 Swimming & Diving has launched a new team blog, the first project of its kind for the new Simmons Athletics website, which re-launched in the summer of 2008.