2012 Field Hockey News

Eight AMCATS Garner NFHCA Academic Recognition
Eight AMCATS Garner NFHCA Academic Recognition

March 11, 2013

Paxton, MA - Eight members of the AMCAT field hockey team were named to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Division III National Academic Squad. In addition, for the second consecutive season Anna Maria received national distinction by having a team cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

Seven Student-Athletes Named to the ECFC/NECC Fall All-Academic Team
Seven Student-Athletes Named to the ECFC/NECC Fall All-Academic Team

February 07, 2013

Paxton, Mass. – Five Anna Maria College field hockey players and two football student-athletes have been named to their respective conference’s 2012 Fall All-Academic team. The field hockey team participates in the New England Collegiate Conference (NECC

A Banner Raised
A Banner Raised

January 16, 2013

Paxton, Mass. – The 2012 New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) championship field hockey team was honored on Tuesday night in a halftime ceremony at the men’s basketball game. The team was joined by President Jack P. Calareso, Ph. D at midcourt to be recognized for their season accomplishments.

Lady AMCATS Season Ends In ECAC Quarterfinal
Lady AMCATS Season Ends In ECAC Quarterfinal

November 07, 2012

BIDDEFORD, Maine -- After falling behind early, fourth-seeded University of New England scored the last four goals of the game to move on in the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III New England Field Hockey Championship with a 4-1 quarterfinal-round victory over No. 5 Anna Maria College on Wednesday (Nov. 7) at a wind-chilled Big Blue Turf

McClune, Dalbec, Zenevitch Earn Major NECC Awards
McClune, Dalbec, Zenevitch Earn Major NECC Awards

November 05, 2012

Anna Maria's Marybeth McClune (Worcester, Mass.) was chosen by the league’s coaches as the 2012 New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Field Hockey Player of the Year. The senior forward scored eight goals in conference play including three game winners for the AMCATS who went undefeated against NECC competition and captured the 2012 title.

AMCATS Earn ECAC Selection as #5th Seed
AMCATS Earn ECAC Selection as #5th Seed

November 05, 2012

CENTERVILLE, Mass. – Anna Maria College was selected as the No. 5 seed in the upcoming 2012 ECAC DIII New England Women’s Field Hockey Championship.

AMCATS Capture NECC Championship with 4 – 2 Win Over Elms
AMCATS Capture NECC Championship with 4 – 2 Win Over Elms

November 03, 2012

Paxton, MA – Senior Marybeth McClune (Worcester, MA) scored her 18th and 19th goals of the season to lead the Anna Maria field hockey team to a 4 – 2 New England Collegiate Conference Championship victory over Elms College. With the win, the AMCATS finish the season at 14-7, remaining unbeaten in conference play. The Elms College Blazers complete their season with an overall record of 8-12.

Dalbec’s Pair Leads AMCATS to NECC Final
Dalbec’s Pair Leads AMCATS to NECC Final

November 01, 2012

Paxton, MA – Freshman Kylie Dalbec (Portland, ME) potted two first half goals and senior Brooke Denver (New Britain, Conn) added a second half score to lead the Anna Maria College field hockey team to a 3-1 New England Collegiate Conference Semifinal victory tonight at AMCAT field. With the win the AMCATS improve to 13-7 while the Wildcats end their season at 3-11.

Anna Maria Top Seed in NECC Field Hockey Championship
Anna Maria Top Seed in NECC Field Hockey Championship

October 29, 2012

Anna Maria finished the NECC regular season a perfect 6-0 and will be the top seed entering the NECC Field Hockey tournament. Due to weather concerns, the tournament schedule has been adjusted.

AMCATS Sweep NECC Weekly Field Hockey Awards
AMCATS Sweep NECC Weekly Field Hockey Awards

October 29, 2012

Paxton, Mass. – For the second time this season for both players, sophomore Nichole Lowe (Saugus, Mass.) and freshman Kylie Dalbec (Portland, ME) have earned NECC conference honors. Lowe notched the NECC Player of the Week title while Dalbec was named NECC Rookie of the Week as announced by the conference office on Monday morning.

Lowe Leads AMCATS to 2-1 Win, Breen Sets Record
Lowe Leads AMCATS to 2-1 Win, Breen Sets Record

October 26, 2012

Nashua – The Anna Maria College field hockey team capped off a perfect 6-0 New England Collegiate Conference regular season with a 2-1 triumph over Daniel Webster in the regular season finale for both clubs Friday at Harvey Woods Field.

McClune Leads AMCATS past Wheelock, Clinch #1 NECC Seed
McClune Leads AMCATS past Wheelock, Clinch #1 NECC Seed

October 23, 2012

BOSTON, MA – Senior forward Marybeth McClune (Worcester, MA/Burncoat HS) tallied a pair of goals to lead the Anna Maria College field hockey team to a 4-1 victory over host Wheelock College this evening in a New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) match at Winsor Field in Boston, MA. The AMCATS win their sixth straight match to improve to 11-7 overall, including a perfect 5-0 in league play, while the Wildcats fall to 2-9 and 2-3.

Breen Honored by NECC
Breen Honored by NECC

October 22, 2012

PAXTON, Mass. – For the second time this season goaltender Mary Kate Breen (Londonderry, NH) has been named the New England Collegiate Conference Rookie of the Week as announced by the conference on Monday morning.

McClune Nets 4 goals, Lowe Sets AMCAT Record
McClune Nets 4 goals, Lowe Sets AMCAT Record

October 17, 2012

Paxton, Mass. – Senior Marybeth McClune (Worcester, Mass.) scored four goals and sophomore Nichole Lowe (Saugus, Mass.) set the AMCAT record for assists in a season as the Anna Maria College Field Hockey team defeated visiting Bay Path College 6-0 in New England Collegiate Conference action today at AMCAT field. With the win the AMCATS improve to 9-7 on the season and

Dalbec Named NECC Rookie of the Week
Dalbec Named NECC Rookie of the Week

October 15, 2012

Paxton, Mass. - Freshman Kylie Dalbec (Portland, ME) has been named the New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Rookie of the Week for the week ending October 14th as announced by the conference office on Monday morning.

AMCAT Field Hockey Featured in TelegramTowns
AMCAT Field Hockey Featured in TelegramTowns

October 15, 2012

PAXTON — Among the many fall varsity sports teams at Anna Maria College, the field hockey squad has been attracting attention with five victories and fiercely competitive action even in its losses.