By NoontimeSports.com
Here are some snapshots from last night’s Amherst-Endicott men’s lacrosse game. The Gulls used a second quarter rally to earn the lead for good as they defeated the Lord Jeffs at Harvard University’s Soldiers Field, 13-9.
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Mass. College Lax: Endicott 13, Amherst 9
By Matt Noonan
CAMBRIDGE, MA – Before Endicott College commenced their non-conference match against Amherst College on Wednesday evening, the Gulls endured two back-to-back losses to St. John Fisher and RIT, two of Division III’s stronger units. And even though Sean Quirk’s squad saw its three-game winning streak conclude, he certainly believed both setbacks prepared his team for the Lord Jeff.
“The thing we just told our team is that loss against Fisher, who’s a great team, and RIT, (who’s fourth in the nation), helped us prepare for tonight,” said Quirk.
Endicott jumped out to an early lead, which Amherst erased, and then rallied to retain it by netting four strikes in the second session as the Gulls defeated the Lord Jeffs, 13-9, at Harvard University’s Soldiers Field.
The win marks the first time Endicott has defeated Amherst since the 2006 season.
“(It’s) great to get back in the win column, especially (against) a good team like Amherst. We came out and gave it our best and got the (win),” said Endicott’s Nick Pinciaro, who finished with three points (two goals, one assist).
The Gulls jumped out to a 4-1 lead, but the Lord Jeffs responded with strikes from Patrick Moroney, Devin Acton, Quinn Moroney and Connor Crump, which provided the visitors with a two-goal cushion.
Ryan Sutherland, who netted his first goal of the season, sparked a four-goal rally for Endicott after he deposited his shot past Amherst’s starting goaltender Rob Dickinson (nine saves) at 11:00 in the second quarter. Connor McCormack and Pinciaro each registered back-to-back man-up goals in a span of 22 seconds.
Pinciaro doubled his goal total with a strike at 2:35, which provided the Gulls with an 8-6 lead at intermission.
“(We) were basically just running our sets,” Pinciaro said of his team’s second quarter rally. “(We) just ran the sets well and everything went our way.”
Chris Murphy increased the Gulls lead on an unassisted strike before Amherst answered with Acton, who whipped the ball past Cameron Bell (13 saves) to bring the Lord Jeffs within two.
Following Acton’s goal, Endicott make sure Amherst wouldn’t get any closer as Harrison Cotter and Murphy pushed the hosts ahead by five before Kyle Weber sealed the win by wrapping around the left post and rifling his shot past Thomas Gilligan (10 saves), who replaced Dickinson in the second frame.
“Our guys came out strong tonight, we told them in the locker room that our game plan coming into it was we’ve got to jump on these guys early. Amherst is a very well coached team by Jon Thompson, they’re disciplined, they’ve got a lot of horses out there, so we knew we had to come out strong right away and our guys did that,” said Quirk.
“When Amherst came back, they responded with a few back-to-back goals, but our guys just got right back up and kept punching, so it was a big win for us, I’m proud of our guys the way they played tonight.”
Both squads will return to the grass on Saturday as Endicott will host Springfield College in Beverley, while Amherst will travel to Albany to face-off against Nazareth.
Mass. College Lax: Amherst-Endicott Game Preview
Amherst College will attempt to earn its third consecutive win against Endicott College this evening! (Photo Credit: Matt Noonan for NoontimeSports.com)
By NoontimeSports.com
Noontime Sports will be in Cambridge this evening covering Endicott College’s men’s lacrosse game against Amherst College, which begins at 7 p.m. The game will be played at Soldiers Field, which is located on the campus of Harvard University.
Follow the game on Twitter (@NoontimeSports) and check for updates on Facebook (Facebook.com/NoonSports), too. We’ll have photos, as well as a recap posted later this evening, so make sure to circle back after the match concludes.
For more information on this evening’s tilt, here’s a quick preview:
Last Meeting: The Lord Jeffs defeated the Power Gulls last season, 15-7, in Amherst.
Endicott’s Two-Game Skid: The Power Gulls began their season winning three of their first four contests. However, their three-game winning streak concluded with a 13-10 defeat to St. John Fisher last Friday. Endicott tried to rebound on Sunday against RIT, but lost, 17-5. The Power Gulls have won two of five non-conference games.
Amherst’s Two-Game Winning Streak: The Lord Jeffs began their season with two back-to-back overtime losses to Bates College and Colby College before they mustered their first win against Eastern Connecticut. Last Saturday, Amherst doubled its win total with a victory against Bowdoin, a squad that appeared in last season’s NESCAC (New England Small College Athletic Conference) championship against Tufts University.
Players To Watch: The first player to watch is Devin Acton (Amherst), who ranks fourth in points per game (4.33) and goals per game (3.33) in the NESCAC. The former Lincoln-Sudbury Warrior leads the Lord Jeffs in points (16), goals (11) and assists (5). His two best outings occurred against Bates and Eastern Connecticut as he finished each contest with five points (four goals, one assist).
The second player to watch is Kyle Weber (Endicott), who leads the Power Gulls in points (16) and goals (16). Webber tied a program record for most goals in a single contest when he netted eight strikes against Eastern Connecticut in his team’s 16-12 victory. Excluding his epic performance against the Warriors, Webber also recorded his first hat trick of the season in a 14-3 win against Gordon College.
Conference Notes: Acton is tied in second with 11 goals in the NESCAC, while teammate Quinn Moroney is tied in first with nine assists and Rob Dickinson ranks third with 40 saves.
As a team, Amherst ranks third in goals (41), tied for second with 25 assists, sixth in shots (139) and sixth in ground balls (109).
Webber currently leads the CCC (Commonwealth Coast Conference) in goals, while teammate and goaltender Cameron Bell ranks second in saves (60).
As a team, Endicott ranks second in the conference in goals (63), fourth in goals per game (10.50), third in shots on goal (139) and second in ground balls (243).
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Mass. College Hoops: Amherst, Williams Headed To NCAA Quarterfinals
By Matt Noonan
Amherst College and Williams College took the next step toward winning an NCAA Division III men’s basketball championship by earning wins against their opponents this past weekend in the third round.
Amherst defeated Randolph-Macon, 93-76, while Williams beat Virginia Wesleyan, 84-75.
Both squads will travel to Salem, Virginia this weekend to compete in the quarterfinals on Friday, March 22. Williams will tip-off against St. Thomas of Minnesota at 12 p.m., while Amherst will battle Cabrini at 5:30 p.m.
The winners will advance to the semifinals, which will take place the following day at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. If Amherst or Williams is able to win two back-to-back games this upcoming weekend, they will then advance to the championship, which will be held on Sunday, April 7 in Atlanta, Georgia, the site of this year’s Division I and II championships.
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Mass. College Hoops: Amherst, Williams Fall Short In NCAA Semifinals
By Matt Noonan
Neither Amherst College or Williams College will have a chance to win a NCAA Division III championship this weekend as both women’s basketball squads fell short in their semifinal contests. Below are the highlights from each game.
Wisconsin-Whitewater 64, Amherst College 62 (OT) - Mary Merg sank two buzzer-beaters — one at the end of regulation and one at the end of the extra session, which helped the Warhawks escape their semifinal matchup with a victory. Merg led all players with 18 points, while Marcia Voigt paced Amherst with 16 points. Jasmine Hardy recorded 15 points in the setback, while teammates Megan Robertson finished with 13 points and 11 rebounds, and Cheyenne Pritchard tallied 12 points. Amherst concludes its season with a 30-2 mark.
DePauw 59, Williams College 56 - Savannah Trees and Kate Walker combined for three points at the stripe during the final 32 seconds to secure DePauw a spot in tomorrow’s championship. Claire Baecher‘s trifecta with 35 seconds remaining brought the Ephs within four, but Trees and Walker answered with free throws to seal the victory. Ellen Cook led Williams with 12 points, while Jennie Harding finished with 11 points and Danny Rainer added 10 points. Baecher finished with nine points, six rebounds and four blocks. Williams concludes their campaign 27-5 overall.
Mass. College Hoops: D3 Hoops Weekend Schedule
By NoontimeSports.com
Another weekend of the NCAA Division III basketball tournament is set to commence this evening and below are the local squads games and times.
Men’s Basketball:
Randolph-Macon @ Amherst College (Sat., 3:00 p.m.)
Virginia Wesleyan @ Williams College (Sat., 7:00 p.m.)
Women’s Basketball:
Game No. 1: Amherst College vs. Wisconsin-Whitewater (Fri., 5:30 p.m./semifinals)
Game No. 2: DePauw vs. Williams College (Fri., 7:30 p.m./semifinals)
Game No. 3: Winner of Game No. 1 vs. Winner of Game No. 2 (Sat., 7:00 p.m./championship)
Mass. College Lax: Wednesday Afternoon/Evening Roundup
Katie Ferris eclipsed the 200-point barrier with three goals and an assist on Wednesday against Vermont! (Photo Credit: Lacrosse Magazine)
By Matt Noonan
Another day of college lacrosse is in the books and below are the game summaries.
Men’s Lacrosse:
Amherst College 13, Eastern Conn. 9 - Devon Acton netted two of his four goals during the final frame, which helped the Lord Jeffs earn their first victory of the season. Danny Gold recorded a hat trick in the win, while Rob Dickinson recorded six saves.
Colorado College 9, Wheaton College 4 - Colorado College tallied five second quarter goals that helped them cruise past Wheaton at Washburn Field. Alex Keiver paced the Lyons with two goals, while Billy McNamara and Matthew Hillman each finished with one strike.
Curry College 8, Manhattanville 5 - Joseph Natale and Ronald Jensen each recorded four points (three goals, one assist) as the Colonels improved to 4-0 overall.
Women’s Lacrosse:
UMass 16, Vermont 5 - Behind a second half surge of seven goals the Minutewoman defeated the Catamounts in Amherst. Sam Rush led all players with four goals and an assit, while teammate Katie Ferris eclipsed the 200-point barrier with three strikes and an assist. She now has 203 career points. UMass will look to extend its current winning streak to four on Saturday when they travel to Connecticut to face-off against Sacred Heart.
St. A’s 17, Merrimack College 16 (OT) - Three second half goals with less than seven minutes remaining helped the Hawks force overtime and setup the game-winning strike by Marissa Daly at 4:00 to seal the victory. Olivia Hule paced Merrimack with six points (five goals, one assist), while Aubrie Stouffer added four tallies.
Assumption College 15, Queens (N.Y.) 14 (2OT) - Amy McNeil‘s fourth goal of the game at 1:53 in the second overtime lifted the Hounds to their fourth consecutive victory of the season. Lindsay Hagerman matched her teammate’s effort with four goals, too.
AIC 15, Post 4 - The Yellow Jackets earned their first win of the season by tallying nine second half goals en route to a 11 point victory. American International’s Cheyenne Carden led all scorers with six goals, while Whitney McKay registered four goals and three helpers.
Bates College 12, Endicott College 7 - The Bobcats secured an 8-5 advantage at the break and never looked back as they snapped their three-game winning streak and handed the Gulls their first setback of the season. Holly Davis and Kelly Tierney each recorded two goals for Endicott.
Emmanuel College 15, Regis College 12 (OT) - The Saints tallied three goals during the extra frame that helped them defeat the Pride and claim their first win of the season. Madeline Leahy led the Saints with eight points (five goals, three assists), while Samantha Salamone led the Pride with seven points (four goals, three assists).
Bridgewater State 18, Wentworth 3 - Riley Cachelin recorded seven points (six goals, one assist), while Shelby Farland and Lauren Geary each recorded hat tricks as the Bears defeated the Leopards in their season opener.
Mass. College Hoops: Amherst, Williams To Host Sweet 16 Game
By Matt Noonan
According to D3Hoops.com, Amherst College and Williams College will each host their Sweet 16 matchup next Saturday, March 16.
The Lord Jeffs and Ephs each earned second round victories yesterday, which secured them a spot in the quarterfinals. Amherst will host Randolph-Macon, a squad that defeated WPI, while Williams will entertain Virginia Wesleyan. No times have been announced as of Sunday evening.
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Mass. College Hoops: D3 Tournament Scoreboard
By Matt Noonan
Here are Saturday’s scores from the NCAA Division III tournament.
Men’s Basketball
* Randolph-Macon 79, WPI 68
* Williams College 89, Catholic 78
* Amherst College 89, SUNY Plattsburgh 72
Women’s Basketball
* Amherst College 59, Widener 45
* Williams College 63, Whitman 53
Mass. College Lax: Afternoon Roundup
Taylor Zebrowski recorded a game-best five tallies that helped the Crusaders get past Lafayette! (Photo Credit: Holy Cross Athletics)
By NoontimeSports.com
A variety of lacrosse games occurred this afternoon and below are their summaries.
Men’s Lacrosse:
Bucknell University 7, UMass 4 - Kyle Smith netted a hat trick Zach Oliveri recorded 13 saves, but that wasn’t enough for the Minutemen, who dropped their third straight to the Bison in Pennsylvania.
Harvard 8, Georgetown University 6 - Peter Schwartz‘s fourth quarter strike secured the Crimson their second win of the season. Schwartz and Carl Zimmerman finished with two goals, respectively, while Harry Krieger turned away 12 of 18 shots between the pipes.
Colgate University 14, Holy Cross 6 - The Raiders padded their four-goal lead at the break with five tallies in the third as Colgate defeated Holy Cross in their Patriot League opener. Clay Haarmann and John Hannan each recorded two goals in the setback.
Limestone 13, Merrimack College 10 - Greg MeLaugh recorded four goals, Corey Lunney finished with a hat trick, but that wasn’t enough as the Warriors fell in their opener to the Saints in Baltimore.
Roger Williams 9, Wheaton College 8 – Alex Keiver‘s first collegiate hat trick wasn’t enough to lift the Lyons past the Hawks as Roger Williams handed Wheaton its third loss of the season.
Colby College 11, Amherst College 10 (OT) - Chip Grossman forced overtime with a strike with 1:02 remaining in the fourth before he connected with Ian Deveau for the game-winner in overtime as the Mules defeated the Lord Jeffs in their season-opener.
Hamilton College 10, Tufts University 9 - Down four with 13:20 remaining the Jumbos attempted to rally, but came up short as the Continentals departed Medford with a one-goal victory. Tufts’ Chris Sawyer, Connor Bilby and Ben Saperstein each registered one goal during the final frame.
Women’s Lacrosse:
Holy Cross 20, Lafayette 10 - Taylor Zebrowski recorded a game-high 5 goals, Maddie Carrellas netted four goals and the Crusaders improved to 4-3 overall and 1-0 in the Patriot League.
Hamilton College 11, Tufts University 7 - Caroline Ross recorded her first collegiate hat trick, while four other Jumbos recorded one tally in the team’s first setback of the season.
Trinity College 17, Babson College 6 - The Bantams raced out to an 8-2 advantage and never looked back as they defeated the Beavers in their season-opener. Babson’s Misha Beatty recorded her first hat trick of the season, while Rachel Secrist finished the contest with two tallies.
Colby College 10, Amherst College 7 - Priscilla Tyler connected on all four of her shots, but that wasn’t enough for the Lord Jeffs as the Mules handed Amherst its first setback of the season.
