News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

Field Hockey 2008 Season In Review

November 7, 2008 Simmons Field Hockey ended a whirlwind season on the last week of October, finishing out the season with a 5-13 overall record, 0-6 in the North Atlantic Conference.

Date Posted: Friday, November 07, 2008

Simmons Field Hockey Media Guide Available Online

November 7, 2008 - The 2008 Simmons College Field Hockey Media Guide is now available to browse online at the Simmons Field Hockey homepage. The media guide contains information on the Simmons players, coaching staff, history, records as well as an alumna perspective and institutional facts.

Date Posted: Friday, November 07, 2008

Simmons Awarded 2008 NAC Field Hockey Team Sportsmanship Award

November 4, 2008 - Simmons College has been awarded the North Atlantic Conference’s Team Sportsmanship Award for field hockey, as announced by the conference office on Tuesday. The honor marks the first time in the program’s history.

Date Posted: Tuesday, November 04, 2008

Two Field Hockey Players Garner All-NAC Honors

November 4, 2008 - Two Simmons field hockey players received honors from the North Atlantic Confrence, as announced by the conference on Tuesday afternoon. Freshman back Kelly Garrity (Reading, Mass.) was named to the All-Conference Second Team and junior forward Emily Sypher (Orono, Maine) garnered All-Conference Honorable Mention honors.

Date Posted: Tuesday, November 04, 2008

Field Hockey Falls to St. Joseph's, 5-0

October 25 - The Simmons field hockey team fell to conference foe St. Joseph’s (Maine), 5-0, on Saturday afternoon at the Lakeside Field. With the loss, the Sharks fall to 5-12, NAC 0-5 while the Monks improve to 11-4, NAC 4-1.

Date Posted: Saturday, October 25, 2008

Simmons Tops Wheelock, 3-1

October 21, 2008 - Freshman Lee Sutherland (Tuftonboro, N.H.) scored a goal and added an assist to lead the Simmons field hockey team to a 3-1 victory over non-conference foe Wheelock on Tuesday evening at the Winsor School Field. With the win, the Sharks improve to 5-11, while the Wildcats fall to 3-12.

Date Posted: Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Field Hockey Drops 2-0 Decision to Lasell

Lasell’s Caitlyn Walker and Tia Pratt each scored a goal lifting the Lasers to a 2-0 North Atlantic Conference victory against Simmons on Thursday afternoon at Grellier Field. The Sharks fall to 4-11, NAC 0-4, while Lasell improved to 6-7, NAC 2-2.

Date Posted: Thursday, October 16, 2008

Field Hockey Defeats Elms, 4-0

October 14, 2008 Senior Katie Bonney (Auburn, Maine) scored two goals in her final home game leading the Simmons Field Hockey team to a 4-0 win over non-conference foe Elms College on Tuesday evening. The Sharks improve to 4-10, while the Blazers fall to 3-10 on the season.

Date Posted: Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Field Hockey Loses to Castleton State, 6-1

Carolyn Griggs and Kayla Blank both scored hat tricks carrying Castleton State to a 6-1 victory over Simmons Saturday afternoon. The Sharks fall to 3-10 overall, NAC 0-3 while Castleton State improves to 9-5, NAC 3-1.

Date Posted: Saturday, October 11, 2008

Simmons Falls to Framingham State, 3-0

Framingham State’s Kali Barrett scored two goals and Kristen Sacco added another to lead the Rams field hockey team to a 3-0 non-conference win over Simmons on Thursday evening. Simmons falls to 3-9 on the season, while Framingham State improves to 6-4.

Date Posted: Thursday, October 09, 2008

Simmons Rolls Over Regis, 4-0

Senior Katie Bonney (Auburn, Maine) scored two goals to lead the Simmons field hockey team to a 4-0 win over Regis College in a non-conference match-up on Sunday afternoon. The Sharks have now won their past two games and improve to 3-8 overall, while the Pride fall to 0-13 on the season.

Date Posted: Sunday, October 05, 2008

Field Hockey Tops WNEC, 2-1

Senior captain Katie Bonney (Auburn, Maine) scored the game-winning goal as the Simmons College field hockey team edged Western New England College, 2-1, in non-league action on Thursday evening at the Winsor School Field. With the win, the Sharks improve to 2-8 on the season while WNEC drops to 0-9.

Date Posted: Thursday, October 02, 2008

Sharks Field Hockey Win First Game of the Season

Sophomore Kara Masse (Portland, Maine) scored the game-winning goal as the Simmons College field hockey team edged Becker, 2-1, in a non-conference contest on Monday night. With the win, the Sharks record their first victory of the season, bringing them to 1-6 overall, while Becker falls to 3-3.

Date Posted: Monday, September 22, 2008

Szkolt Returns From Injuy, Field Hockey Falls to MIT 3-0

September 11, 2008 Field Hockey fell to MIT 3-0 at home Thursday night at The Winsor School Field. The Engineers capitalized on Simmons’ slow start and were able to score twice within the first six minutes despite strong defensive play by freshman Kelly Garrity (Reading, MA).

Date Posted: Friday, September 12, 2008

Simeoli Makes 15 Saves in Field Hockey Loss to Babson, 8-0

September 9, 2008 Simmons Field Hockey endured a tough loss to nationally ranked Babson College Tuesday night, with a final score of 8-0. Freshman goalkeeper Mary Simeoli (Westfield, MA) was able to make 15 saves against a fast, aggressive Babson offence that racked up 23 shots on goal, to Simmons’ 0.

Date Posted: Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Field Hockey Falls to Wheaton

September 2, 2008 Simmons Field Hockey opened their season at home Tuesday night with a 3-1 loss to Wheaton College.

Date Posted: Wednesday, September 03, 2008

Field Hockey 2008 Season Preview

Simmons Field Hockey welcomes first-year Head Coach Kate Leonard as the program nears the start of the 2008 season. In 2007, the Sharks ended the season with a record of 4-4 in the North Atlantic Conference, and 7-11 overall. The team accomplished this despite some setbacks, including the lack of a true goalkeeper and a young team.

Date Posted: Friday, August 22, 2008

Kate Leonard Named Head Field Hockey and Lacrosse Coach at Simmons

Simmons College Athletic Director Ali Kantor has announced the appointment of Kate Leonard as the head field hockey/lacrosse coach at Simmons College. She becomes the first lacrosse coach in Sharks history as Simmons will begin its inaugural season in the Spring of 2009.

Date Posted: Friday, June 27, 2008

Field Hockey Players Earn Academic Honors

The Simmons College field hockey team had a solid season on the field this past fall, but in the classroom the Sharks proved to be elite.

Date Posted: Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Field Hockey 2007-2008 Season in Review

The Sharks field hockey squad ended a solid 2007 season that included a berth in the North Atlantic Conference tournament. Their final record was a modest 7-11 that included a 4-4 mark in the NAC.

Date Posted: Sunday, October 28, 2007