Lasers' Updates 09/23/2008
Lasers Open Conference Play with Success
Women's Soccer
The Lasell women's soccer team went 2-1 this week, which included some exciting conference action. They opened the week with non-conference play against New England College, winning 3-0. Elizabeth Stickley (Scituate, MA) earned the shut out for the Lasers, making 5 total saves in the game. This was the Lasers first win of the season, boosting their overall record to 1-2.
First year Meredith Hessler (Middletown, RI) opened the game for Lasell with the a long shot from the middle of the field, making the game 1-0, just one minute and thirteen seconds into the game. Hessler was assisted by Jessica Taylor (Standish, ME), who also scored an unassisted goal later in the half.
Finishing off the scoring for the Lasers was Alexi Giatrelis (Mashpee, MA), who scored off a pass from Alyssa Ferreri (Southbury, CT), just over the ten minute mark, to complete the game 3-0.
The Lasers then started GNAC play on Wednesday afternoon at Norwich University. Though Allyson Bushey (Westminster, MA), Jessica Taylor (Standish, ME), and Olivia Tsakiris (Grosvenordale, CT) continued to generate shots for the Lasers, coming up with 4 of Lasell's 6 attempts, they were unable to capitalize, and the Lasers dropped the league opener 1-0.
The final game of the week for Lasell evened the Lasers GNAC record to 1-1. It was an exciting game against Simmons College, which ended with a free kick from 35 yards out by Frollo, who connected with Ferreri taking a diving header to score the game winning goal.
With eleven minutes left to play in the game, the Lasers were trailing in a 2-1. At 79:59, Frollo made a free kick and found Meredith Hessler (Middletown, RI) who hit a side volley to the far corner of the net for a Laser goal. With the game tied, the Lasers capitalized on their come back and finished the game with Ferreri's goal at 82:10. The game winning goal was Ferreri's first goal of the season.
Frollo was recognized by the GNAC this week for her outstanding performance and was named Rookie of the Week. A 5'3" freshman from Uxbridge, Massachusetts, Frollo (right) has made an immediate impact on the women's soccer team. Playing solid all season long, Frollo has played consistently well in all of Lasell's contests this year, anchoring the Lasers' defense and producing opportunities for the offensive front line.
Men's Soccer
The Lasers remain undefeated in the GNAC this week as they breezed by Rivier College in an 11-0 win. Ten athletes scored points for the Lasers, with Dan Hatch (Avon, MA) leading the scoring with 4 goals, and 8 points for the Lasers.
Hatch connected on an unassisted goal within the first 6 minutes of the contest. Just 19 seconds later, Kyle Cronin (Weymouth, MA) found fellow laser Zach Gagne (Somerset, MA) in scoring position to add to Lasell's early lead.
By halftime, the Lasers had built up a s 6-0 lead, with Tholeman Francois (Stoughton, MA) and Cronin each scoring once, and Hatch completing his hat trick, with two additional goals, one of which was assisted by Steve Petrin (Vernon, CT). Lasell remained in control through the second half of play with three more Lasers scoring. First year athletes Dylan Janosik (Windham, ME) and Jacob Allen (Westminster, MA) scored a goal each, marking their first collegiate goals. Janosik connected on a pass across the goal from Joshua Martinez (Milton, MA), and Allen took his shot off a corner kick from Shane Vinnecombe (Pomfret Center, CT). Eric Swahlan (Ballston Spa, NY), Hatch, and Francois each dropped in additional goals, unassisted, to finalize the victory.
Earlier in the week, the Lasers took on the Cougars of Clark University in a physical and intense competition on Taylor Field. Lasell's Rocco Mazzaferro (Niskayuna, NY) and Brandon Hanss (Halifax, MA) were dominant on defense, securing the back field, holding Clark to only two shots in the first half. Though the Lasers played tremendously well, controlling the ball and outshooting the cougars by a large margin, they lost the game 0-2.
The Lasers are now 2-4-0 overall, and 2-0-0 in the GNAC.
Field Hockey
The Lasers' field hockey team opened the week against a tough Plymouth State University team. Although Lasell played aggressive in the contest, with Meagan DeAndrade (New Bedford, MA) attempting two shots on goal for the Lasers, and Hannah Cebry (Burlington, CT) and Caitlyn Walker (Middlebury, CT) each attempting one, the Panthers proved too strong, and beat the Lasers 4-0.
In their NAC league opener, the Lasers lost to Castleton State College 6-0. Lasell's goalkeeper Christine Thornton (Canton, MA) was impressive, coming up with 16 saves in the matchup. Thornton (left) was honored this week as co-Rookie of the Week in the NAC for her performances against Castleton and PSU. Thornton had 12 saves against the Panthers, for a total of 28 saves in the week.
The Lasers finished the week with a win in non-conference action against Regis College. Walker scored 4 goals unassisted against the Pride, and Justine McComb (Bloomfield, CT) finished the scoring for the Lasers, shutting out Regis 5-0.
Thornton earns the shut out win as the Lasers' goal keeper, picking up two more saves in the game. Thornton also received help from Cara Hulse (Danbury, CT) who picked up a defensive save in the second half of play. This is Hulse's second defensive save of the season.
The Lasers continue league play this weekend, with two home games on Saturday and Sunday. They currently have a 3-4 record, and an 0-1 record in the NAC.
Women's Volleyball
The women's volleyball team went 1-1 this week, and 1-0 in GNAC competition.
The Lasers started the week against a strong Westfield State College, in non-conference play. The Owls swept the match, 3-0 (25-15, 25-19, 25-16).
Meghan Crozier (Ballston Spa, NY) led Lasell with
11 assists and 10 digs. Nicole Wetterman (Dighton,
MA) had a team-high six kills and Amanda Major
(Southbury, CT) registered 10 digs.
Jenna-Lynn Geary (Marion, MA) and Melanie Costa (Ludlow, MA) also played well in the tough match against the Owls. Geary had 3 kills, 8 digs, and one block, while Costa chipped in 2 kills and seven digs for the evening.
The Lasers then started conference play against St. Joseph's College (CT) on their home court and won 3-1. This is the first conference matchup for the Lasers this season, who are now 3-7 overall, and 1-0 in the GNAC.
Wetterman was impressive for the Lasers, with 10 kills throughout the match, and hitting a .286 clip. Danielle Drapeau (Biddeford, ME) was also strong offensively, coming in with 9 kills for Lasell. Setting up the Lasers' offense was Crozier who produced 19 assists.
Defensively, the Lasers had 46 digs overall, with Major and Geary picking up 30 of those combined.
Upcoming Events:
Women's Volleyball - Tuesday, Sept. 23rd @ Johnson & Wales, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 27th @ Mt. Ida w/Suffolk, 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Women's Soccer - Saturday, Sept. 27th, v. Johnson & Wales, @ Taylor Field, 1:00 p.m.
Field Hockey-Saturday, Sept. 27th, v. UMaine, Farmington, @ Grellier Field, 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 28th, v. Thomas College, @ Grellier Field, 1:00 p.m.
Men's Soccer-Wednesday, Sept. 24th, v. Lesley University @ Taylor Field, 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 27th @ Emerson, 12:30 p.m.
Cross Country - Friday, Sept. 26th @ Rivier College, Nashua, NH.