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Feb 7 2013

Mass. College Sports: February Storm Postponements

Due to this weekend's weather, there have been a few postponements! (Photo Credit: About.com)

Due to this weekend’s weather, there have been a few postponements! (Photo Credit: About.com)

By NoontimeSports.com 

Due to the impending snowstorm, a variety of college basketball and hockey games for this upcoming weekend have either been moved to Sunday or postponed to a later date, and below is the latest information we have received.

If you’d like to notify us about your college’s postponements, email us at NoontimeSports@gmail.com.

Basketball:

* Bentley University’s men’s and women’s double-header at Saint Anselm has been moved from Saturday to Sunday, February 10. The women’s game will start at 3:30 p.m., while the men’s game will begin at 5:30 p.m.

* Babson College’s women’s basketball game with Smith College, which was scheduled for Saturday, has been postponed to Sunday, February 10 at 2:00 p.m.

* Nichols College’s men’s and women’s basketball games against University of New England will be played next Thursday, February 14 at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

* Becker College’s men’s and women’s basketball games against Regis College have been moved from Saturday to Monday, February 11. The women’s game will tip-off at 6:00 p.m., and be followed by the men’s game at 8:00 p.m.

Hockey:

* Merrimack College’s hockey games against Boston University on Friday has been postponed and moved to Tuesday, February 26 at Agganis Arena at 7:30 p.m.

* Merrimack College’s hockey game against UMass, which was scheduled for Saturday, has been moved to Sunday, February 10. Game time and broadcast information has not been released, but for more information on the Warriors, visit merrimackathletics.com.  

* Boston College and UMass Lowell were scheduled to skate against each other at Kelley Rink in Chestnut Hill tomorrow, but that contest has been moved to Tuesday, February 26 at 7:00 p.m.

* Jerry York Night, which was scheduled to take play prior to BC-UMass Lowell, has been moved to the start of the 2013-14 season, and the date will be announced when next year’s schedule is released. 

* Nichols College’s women’s ice hockey game against Holy Cross has been moved from tomorrow to Wednesday, February 13 at 8:10 p.m., while their match on Saturday against Salve Regina has been moved to Monday, February 18 at 8:10 p.m.

* Northeastern University’s men’s ice hockey tilt with UMass, which was scheduled for tomorrow evening in Amherst, has been postponed to Tuesday, February 19 at 7:00 p.m.

* Becker College’s men’s ice hockey game against Johnson & Wales University on Saturday has been postponed. No makeup date has been announced.

Skiing:

* The Babson College men’s and women’s alpine ski teams two races on Saturday and Sunday at Wildcat in New Hampshire have been postponed. According to the release, it’s possible both slaloms could be made up next weekend, but no word has been made.

Track & Field:

* The Boston University Valentine’s Invitational track meet has been canceled. 

Jan 16 2013

Mass. College Hockey: Babson-Williams Highlights (VIDEO)

By Matt Noonan

On Tuesday evening, Babson College and Williams College skated to a 3-3 tie in an intriguing non-conference tilt.

The Ephs led the Beavers by one goal midway through the final frame, but a power play strike from Mike Driscoll allowed the Green and White to secure a tie.

Williams still holds a 19-17-3 advantage in this particular series, and Tuesday’s outcome marked the third time these two squads have finished with a tie in 39 meetings.

Below we’ve provided some highlights from the contest courtesy of the Babson College athletic department’s YouTube page.

Jan 13 2013

Mass. College Sports: Saturday Basketball & Hockey Highlights

By Matt Noonan 

Most teams will enjoy a day of rest today, while others will compete. Here are a few highlights and notes from the past two days:

Basketball:

* Boston University’s women’s basketball team extended its winning streak to 11 games on Saturday with a victory against American East opponent Binghamton. The Terriers won 13 consecutive contests last season and certainly are on par for matching that record pending two more wins against Maine and New Hampshire.

* Behind 56 rebounds and 18 points off the bench, Babson College was able to defeat Smith College, 59-50 and remain undefeated in NEWMAC (New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic) conference play. With the win, Babson extended its conference-winning streak to 73 and has now defeated Smith in their last nine meetings.

* WPI’s men’s basketball team has won 16 consecutive games this season and picked up another conference win against Wheaton College. Sam Longwell recorded a game-high 22 points for the Engineers, a squad that’s currently 3-0 in the conference.

* Amherst College and Tufts University kept their perfect marks in tact with wins in the NESCAC (New England Small College Athletic Conference) this past weekend. The countdown for this particular showdown in Amherst is officially on.

* Bentley University’s women’s basketball team stretched its winning streak to 13 games, as the Falcons soared past Pace, 69-53. With the win, Bentley has now won 26 straight contests against East Region opponents.

Hockey:

* One of the biggest stories from Saturday was Babson College’s men’s ice hockey team upsetting the best team in the land. The Beavers topped Norwich University, 4-1 in Vermont, and picked up two important points in the ECAC East Hockey Conference.

* UMass Boston’s men’s ice hockey team rebounded from their loss on Friday to Norwich with an enormous win against St. Michaels. The Beacons have been a great story this season and certainly have a chance to climb out of third place with a few more wins.

* Something drastic must have happened in Steve Hoar’s locker room following Becker College’s 9-5 thumping a few weeks ago against Wentworth Institute of Technology. The Ice Hawks have won five of their last six games and preserved a one-goal lead yesterday against SUNY Potsdam, which earned the men’s ice hockey team their eighth victory of the season.

* I predicted that Boston College and New Hampshire were going to split their weekend series, and it happened. The Wildcats potted two goals against the Eagles to improve to 14-4-2.

* Haley Skarupa tallied five points in Boston College’s win against Vermont by tallying three goals and two assists. The freshman forward has recorded 37 points this season, 18 goals and 19 assists.

* Harvard’s women’s ice hockey team earned a convincing conference win on Saturday, as they defeated Quinnipiac, 4-0. Harvard is now 13-1-1 overall and 11-0 in ECAC Women’s Hockey.

Jan 1 2013

2013 Mass. College Sports Predictions

By Matt Noonan

The New Year has just begun, and while many are still recovering from their celebrations and parties, others, like myself, are asking their crystal ball about 2013.

2012 was an exciting year in sports, especially in the college sports world in Massachusetts. And below are my predictions and thoughts on what could occur over the next few months.

Boston College will win the Hockey East: The Eagles head coach just celebrated a major milestone this past weekend, as Jerry York scooped up win No. 925. He’s now the sole leader in wins in NCAA hockey, but the spotlight was quickly repositioned to his team. Boston College currently resides atop the Hockey East standings and is definitely the frontrunner to capture another conference crown in March. I’m confident that this crew can do it again, but if injuries occur, Boston University or New Hampshire might be the second or third best bets.

Babson College’s Conference Winning Streak Will Conclude: It’s very likely that the Beavers will once again win the NEWMAC (New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference) in February, but I also think their 68-game streak will be snapped, too. Smith College was the last team to defeat the Green and White in 2009, and ever since, Judy Blinstrub’s squad hasn’t dropped a single conference match. However, with the second half of the season set to tip-off tomorrow for most teams, I wouldn’t be totally surprised if the Pioneers (Smith) or Clark or Springfield beats Babson in January or February.

Jim O’Brien Leads Emerson College To A Winning Record: Last season, the former Boston College and Ohio State head coach guided the Lions to 7-19 campaign. This year, Emerson’s men’s basketball team is 4-5, and could possibly finish the season with a .500 record.

UMass Men’s Basketball Goes Dancing: I am very confident about the Minutemen, and believe they’ll earn a spot in the March Madness Tournament. They are the clear favorite in this area, and will certainly make the Bay State proud.

Tufts Softball Returns To The NCAA Championship: Against one of the best home run teams in the country last May, the Jumbos surrendered three long balls, which eliminated them from the championship. This season, I’m expecting the Powder Blue and White to return to the tournament. Although, I’m not sure if they’ll win it, but I certainly like their chances despite losing four valuable seniors.

Framingham State Football Three-Peat: They’ve won the MASCAC (Massachusetts State Athletic Conference) the past two years, and this fall, they’ll do it again. The Rams won’t be competing in the NEFC (New England Football Conference), but will still face some non-conference foes, which will prepare them for another shot at NCAA glory.

AIC Football Will Be The Team To Beat: They’re young, fast and now have two years of experience under their belt. The Yellow Jackets from American International College will certainly be the team to beat in the Northeast-10 Conference, I guarantee it.

What’re your predictions? Do you think another college or team or player will endure a great deal of success this year? Let us know by leaving a comment below or sending us an email (NoontimeSports@gmail.com).

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Dec 4 2012

Mass. College Hoops: Div. III Women’s Basketball Rankings

By NoontimeSports.com 

The Div. III college basketball season is in full swing, and below is our first official women’s poll of the season.

Do you agree with our rankings? If not, send us an email to NoontimeSports@gmail.com or contact us on Twitter (@NoontimeSports or @NoonSportsBlog).

1.) Amherst College (5-0) – Despite some critical graduating losses, G.P. Gromacki’s squad has continued their success with wins against non-conference foes. Their toughest test of the season will occur on Tuesday at Emmanuel College.

2.) Tufts University (6-0) – The Jumbos have stampeded, not literally, over their most recent opponents. Hannah Foley continues to lead the squad in points (73), while Kate Barnosky has chipped in 51 points and 21 assists.

3.) Emmanuel College (6-0) – The Saints have managed to rattle off six straight wins since the season commenced, but can they earn their seventh on Tuesday against Amherst?

4.) Babson College (6-0) – The Beavers may have entered the season without two of their best players, but Sarah Collins has made up for their graduating losses with some impressive performances. Babson can earn a comfortable advantage in the NEWMAC (New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference) standings with victories against Wellesley College and Wheaton College this week.

5.) Williams College (5-1) – The Bears of Bridgewater State rallied in the second half of Saturday’s game to edge the host Ephs, 61-60 in Williamstown. Yet, despite the loss, Pat Manning’s squad managed to secure some early season non-conference wins against Salve Regina and Springfield College, so don’t expect the purple and yellow to slow down following their first setback.

Honorable Mentions: Bridgewater State, Clark University, Curry College, Endicott College, Smith College, Suffolk University, WPI, UMass Dartmouth

Dec 1 2012

Mass. College Hoops: Saturday Afternoon Notes

By NoontimeSports.com

Here are some highlights and notes from the college basketball world in Massachusetts from this afternoon.

* Bentley University women’s basketball head coach Barbara Stevens earned her 700th win with the Falcons against Southern New Hampshire, 52-42 in Manchester, New Hampshire. Stevens, who is in her 27th season with the Falcons, now has a record of 700-153 on the bench and is the 11th women’s basketball coach to reach this historic plateau at one institution.

* Northeastern University’s women’s basketball team earned their third consecutive victory against NJIT, 59-45. The Huskies are 4-2 overall, and now 2-2 away from the Matthews Arena.

* Boston University’s men’s basketball team extended its current winning streak to two, as they kicked-off their current road trip with a 74-66 victory at St. Peter’s. Next up for the Terriers is a trip to Coastal Carolina on Thursday, Dec. 6.

* Boston University’s women’s basketball team earned their first victory against a rank squad, as the Terriers defeated No. 17/15 St. John’s, 66-49. Chantell Alford led all scorers with 22 points. She also chipped in six rebounds and three assists in her team’s fifth victory of the season, too.

* Harvard evened its record at 3-3 with a 73-64 win against Fordham at home. Wesley Saunders scored 17 points, while Jonah Travis came off the bench and netted 16 points. The Crimson will travel to Chestnut Hill on Tuesday to face Boston College, a squad that is coming off a victory against Penn State.

* Stonehill College’s women’s basketball team kept its perfect mark intact with a 56-50 victory against Saint Michael’s. Wellesley’s own Mary Louise Dixon netted a game-high 17 points, while Amy Pelletier added 11 points off the bench.

* Assumption College’s women’s basketball team sustained its first setback of the season, as Adelphi defeated the visiting Hounds, 66-58.

* WPI’s men’s basketball team needed an extra session to squeak out their seventh consecutive victory, as the Engineers defeated Husson, 89-85 in overtime. Sam Longwell led all scorers with 25 points, while Marco Coppola added 24.

* Bridgewater State handed Wheaton College its first loss, as the Bears defeated the Lyons in Norton, 62-50. Michael Lofton paced Bridgewater with 20 points, while Ryan Clinesmith led Wheaton with 18 points.

* Babson College’s women’s basketball team earned its 66th straight New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) victory, 63-43 against Mount Holyoke College at Staake Gymnasium. Sarah Collins led the Beavers with her sixth consecutive double-double, finishing with 21 points and 11 rebounds in her team’s sixth win of the season.

*  WPI earned its first NEWMAC victory, as they defeated MIT, 68-56 in Worcester. Kelly Morgan sank four three-pointers in the second half en route to a career-high 18-point day. Morgan, as well as Theresa Logan, discussed their team’s third win of the season above.

* Smith College earned its second NEWMAC win, as they defeated Wheaton, 70-46. Paulina Solis led the Pioneers with 16 points, while Devon Quattrocchi added 14 points, six rebounds and five steals.

* The Tufts University women’s basketball team began the month of December with a 73-51 victory against Regis College. The Jumbos have now won six consecutive games, and remain the top squad in the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC).

* Finally, Emmanuel College kept its perfect mark intact with a 62-50 victory against Middlebury College in Boston. The Saints are now 6-0 overall, 4-0 at home and 2-0 on the road.

Didn’t see your team featured on our afternoon roundup? Send us an email to NoontimeSports@gmail.com or notify us on Twitter (@NoontimeSports or @NoonSportsBlog).

Oct 27 2012

Mass. College Soccer: NEWMAC Unveils Soccer Tournament Seeds And Pairings

By NoontimeSports.com 

On Saturday, the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference unveiled its soccer tournaments for the men’s and women’s teams.

To access the men’s pairings (CLICK HERE) and women’s (CLICK HERE).

In the men’s tournament, Babson snagged the top spot with a 5-0-1 league record, while Springfield College claimed the top spot in the women’s tournament with an 8-1 record. Both teams will host the semi-finals and finals, which is scheduled for next weekend (Nov. 3-4).

Aug 9 2012

NSCAA Unveils Preseason Soccer Poll

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By NoontimeSports.com 

On Tuesday, the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, (NSCAA) unveiled its first soccer rankings of the season, and a few local squads earned spots in the various divisional lists.

Here are the men and women’s teams that received preseason recognition.

Men’s Soccer:

* In Division I, Boston College was the only squad from Massachusetts to earn a spot in the Top 25 at No. 14, while Brown University secured a spot as the No. 22 team in the country. The Eagles finished their 2011 season with 14 wins, and 15th in the country.

* The only local squad to secure a spot in the Div. II Top 25 was Southern New Hampshire. The Penmen are ranked seventh, and ended their campaign last year with 18 wins. They’ll be the squad to beat in the NE-10 this fall.

* Three teams earned preseason honors in the Division III rankings. Amherst College was listed at No. 6, Babson at No. 18 and Western New England College at No. 23. The Lord Jeffs finished their season with 16 wins, and 10th in the final rankings.

Women’s Soccer:

* Similar to the men’s soccer team, the Boston College women’s squad will begin their season as the No. 11 team in the country. After them, their local rival, Boston University is slated as the No. 23 team in the land.

* Even though they were not ranked, Harvard’s women’s soccer team is one of a few squads receiving votes.

* In Div. II, UMass-Lowell was the only squad to receive a preseason rank at No. 17. Merrimack College, similar to Harvard, is receiving votes.

* Amherst College will begin the season as the No. 7 team in Div. III, while Williams College was slotted at No. 13 and Springfield College at No. 25.

May 24 2012

Catching Up With Massachusetts Div. III Sports (LINKS)

By NoontimeSports.com

Memorial Day weekend is vastly approaching, which means a majority of the college sports teams in Massachusetts have either concluded their seasons or in the process of wrapping up their spring campaigns. Some schools concluded their year with National Championships, while others fell short.

Here are a few links from the Div. III college sports scene in Massachusetts.   

* The Williams College women’s tennis team earned its fifth consecutive championship on Wednesday against University of Chicago in Cary, North Carolina. Three Ephs seniors, (Kristin Alotta, Caroline Capute and Taylor French) concluded their careers with their fourth consecutive championships.

* Three members of the Amherst College men’s lacrosse team earned USILA and NEILA honors. Sophomore Devin Acton and junior Danny Gold were named to the NEILA Div. III 2nd Team, while senior Evan Redwood earned his third-straight USILA All-American honorable mention.

* Wheaton College freshman Apollinar De la Cruz was named the D3baseball.com’s National Rookie of the Year on Wednesday, and was also placed on the Honorable Mention Team.

* Babson College senior Joe Young capped off his final golf season with the Beavers by being named the 2012 PING Div. III All-Northeast Region Team.

* Nichols College sophomore Tyler Shute was named on Wednesday to the second annual Worcester Area Baseball All-Star Team.

* Williams College junior Bryan Chow was named the winner of the NCAA Elite 89 Award in the men’s tennis championship.

May 7 2012

VIDEO: Wheaton College Baseball Claims 12th NEWMAC Crown

By NoontimeSports.com 

The Wheaton College baseball team picked up their 34th win of the season on Sunday, as they defeated the Babson College Beavers, 11-2 in the NEWMAC championship to earn their 12th conference crown.

Wheaton, which earned an automatic bid for the upcoming NCAA Div. III tournament for the third consecutive year, will attempt to earn its first national championship in school history. The Lyons last appeared in the World Series in 2006, but fell short to Marietta 7-2.

Courtesy of Wheaton Athletics’ YouTube Page — here are some highlights from Sunday’s championship bout between the Beavers and Lyons.