http://www.mitathletics.com en-us en-us http://www.mitathletics.com/genrel/2009-10/NACDACup_071610 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Coming on the heels of one of the most successful campaigns in Institute history, MIT placed 11th among all Division III schools in the National Association of College Directors of Athletics (NACDA) annual Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup. This was the highest ranking for the Engineers in the 14-year history of the program and the first time they were the best performers in the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC). Wed, 21 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/genrel/2009-10/NACDACup_071610 2010-07-21T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/genrel/2009-10/AcademicAtLarge_052410 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - MIT student-athletes Keri Dixon and Leslie Hansen were recently named to the ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District 1 Team as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Dixon, Tech's starting goalkeeper in field hockey, and Hansen, a four-year member of the women's tennis team, were honored as part of the At-Large category, which encompasses all NCAA sponsored sports without a specific award. Both were tabbed to the Third Team All-District. Mon, 24 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/genrel/2009-10/AcademicAtLarge_052410 2010-05-24T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/NFHCA_Academic_032610 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) announced the selections for the National Academic squad on Thursday and MIT picked up seven individual honorees, while the entire team was also recognized for its academic success. As a team, the Engineers finished with a cumulative grade point average of 3.36, to earn the National Academic Team Award for the eighth consecutive season. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/NFHCA_Academic_032610 2010-03-26T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/SilvaNFHCA_12909 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Following the most successful season in program history, MIT's Cheryl Silva was named the New England East Region Coach of the Year by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) yesterday. Silva, who previously received similar accolades from the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC), helped lead the Engineers to an Institute record, 18 wins, and the first ever appearance in the NCAA Division III Tournament. Freshman Molly McShane had previously been named the New England East Player of the Year by the NFHCA, giving Tech both the top player and coach in the region. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/SilvaNFHCA_12909 2009-12-09T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/NFHCAAwards_112409 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The MIT field hockey team earned additional accolades this week, on the heels of its incredible run in the NCAA Division III tournament, as Molly McShane was selected as the New England East Regional Player of the Year and a Second Team All-American by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA). In addition, teammate Keri Dixon, Anna Teruya and Kimberly Barker were named to the NFHCA All-Region teams. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/NFHCAAwards_112409 2009-11-24T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/TuftsNCAA_111409 MEDFORD, Mass. - The MIT field hockey team dropped a 5-1 decision today at the hands of nationally-ranked no. four Tufts University, in the Second Round of the NCAA Division III Tournament on Saturday, bringing to an end the Engineers' record breaking 2009 campaign. The Jumbos (17-1) jumped ahead early and held on to win the game, which was played in wet and windy conditions at Bello Field on the Tufts campus. Tech's season comes to a close with a final record of 18-5, the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Tournament Championship and the program's first ever appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/TuftsNCAA_111409 2009-11-14T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/genrel/2009-10/FallAcademic_111209 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference recently announced the 2009 NEWMAC Fall Academic All-Conference Team. Thirty-five MIT athletes were recognized by the conference for their performance in the classroom. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/genrel/2009-10/FallAcademic_111209 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/NicholsNCAA_111109 DUDLEY, Mass. - Making the first appearance in the NCAA Division III Tournament in program history, the MIT field hockey team picked up a hard-fought, 2-1, decision over Nichols College on Wednesday night at Vendetti Field. The Engineers opened up a two-goal lead in the first half and withstood a furious, late rally to advance past the host Bison. Kimberly Barker and Ekavali Mishra found the scoring column and Keri Dixon had another spectacular performance in net to help the Cardinal and Grey earn its 18th win in this record-breaking campaign. Nichols' season comes to an end at 18-4. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/NicholsNCAA_111109 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/NEWMACawards_111109 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - After helping MIT capture its first ever New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Field Hockey Tournament Championship on Sunday, Cheryl Silva was rewarded with the conference's Coach of the Year award, as voted on by the league's coaches. In addition to Silva's accolades, four Engineers were named to the All-Conference Team. Keri Dixon, Molly McShane and Anna Teruya picked up First Team plaudits while Kimberly Barker made the Second Team. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/NEWMACawards_111109 2009-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/Klauber_110909 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - After helping lead MIT to the 2009 New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Field Hockey Championship, Kameron Klauber picked up NEWMAC Player of the Week honors on Monday. Klauber was instrumental in helping MIT capture its first ever NEWMAC title as well as the program's first berth into the Division III NCAA Championship. The Engineers defeated Mount Holyoke, 2-0, in the semifinals before upending defending champion, Springfield, in Sunday's title game. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/Klauber_110909 2009-11-09T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/NEWMAC_110809 WELLESLEY, Mass. - Four different goal-scorers lifted the MIT field hockey team to a 4-2 victory over Springfield College in the 2009 New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Tournament Championship held at Wellesley College. The Engineers, the number-two seed, ousted the fourth-seeded Pride, the five-time defending NEWMAC Tournament Champions. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/NEWMAC_110809 2009-11-08T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/MountHolyoke11709 WELLESLEY, Mass. - Two goals in the last twelve minutes of play lifted MIT past Mount Holyoke 2-0 in NEWMAC semifinal play Saturday at Wellesley College. Anna Teruya and Kimberly Barker scored to advance the Engineers to a championship matchup with Springfield College. It is the first appearance in the conference title game for Tech since the 1996 NEW 8 Championship. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/MountHolyoke11709 2009-11-07T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/Babson_103109 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - MIT received goals from Kimberly Barker, Danielle Smith and Kameron Klauber, along with a stellar effort in net by Keri Dixon, to defeat visiting Babson, 3-0, in a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) field hockey quarterfinal on Saturday at Jack Barry Field. With the win, the Engineers (15-4) avenge an overtime loss to the Beavers in the regular season and advance to the NEWMAC Semifinals for the first time since 2003. Babson's season comes to a close at 11-8. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/Babson_103109 2009-10-31T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/Clark_102709 Worcester, Mass. - MIT freshman Lia DiGiovanna scored the game's only goal in the final minutes of the first overtime to lift the visiting Engineers to a 1-0 win over host Clark, denying the Cougars their first NEWMAC title since 2002. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/Clark_102709 2009-10-27T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/Barker_102609 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Following a 2-0 week, in which the MIT field hockey team moved into a third-place tie in the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC), freshman Kimberly Barker was named the league's Player of the Week. The Engineers defeated Wheaton and Mount Holyoke last week to improve to 13-4, matching the second best win total in program history, and 4-3 in conference play. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/Barker_102609 2009-10-26T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/MHC_102409 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Kimberly Barker recorded her first career hat trick while senior Ekavali Mishra added a goal and three assists as MIT downed Mount Holyoke, 7-1, in a key New England Women's and Men's Atheltic Conference (NEWMAC) field hockey match-up Saturday. With the win the Engineers (13-4) improve to 4-3 in NEWMAC play and move into a four-way tie for third place, with one league game remaining. The loss drops the Lyons' ledger to 9-7 overall and 4-4 in the NEWMAC, as they closed out their conference slate today. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/MHC_102409 2009-10-24T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/Wheaton_102009 NORTON, Mass. - Freshman Kimberly Barker scored 2:45 into overtime to lift Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) past Wheaton College, 1-0 on Tuesday in a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) field hockey contest on Clark Field during the Lyons' regular season home finale. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/Wheaton_102009 2009-10-20T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/Smith_101709 ENFIELD, Conn. - Smith fell to New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) opponent MIT on Saturday evening on the turf at Enrio Fermi High School. The loss drops the Pioneers to 3-9 overall, 0-5 in NEWMAC. The Engineers improved to 11-4 overall, 2-3 in NEWMAC. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/Smith_101709 2009-10-17T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/DanielWebster_101409 NASHUA, N.H. - Kameron Klauber notched a hat trick and Katie Kauffman added a goal and two assists guiding MIT past host Daniel Webster College, 7-0 in regional field hockey action Wednesday at Harvey Woods Field. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/DanielWebster_101409 2009-10-14T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/wellesley_101009 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Molly Morrow scored twice, with both goals coming off of penalty corners, as Wellesley College handed MIT its second straight defeat, 5-1, in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) field hockey action Saturday. The Engineers ledger drops to 9-4 (1-3 NEWMAC) while the Blue now stand at 8-5 and are unbeaten in NEWMAC play at 3-0. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/wellesley_101009 2009-10-10T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/Babson_100609 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Jess Paladino found Sarah Fredlund for the game-winning goal just over 10 minutes into overtime as Babson downed the MIT field hockey team, 3-2, in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action Tuesday night. The loss was the first for the Engineers in seven tries at Jack Barry Field this year and drops their overall record to 9-3 (1-2 NEWMAC). Babson improves to 7-3 overall and 2-1 in NEWMAC play. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/Babson_100609 2009-10-06T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/Oleinik_100509 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Jessica Oleinik has been named the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Field Hockey Player of the Week, as MIT picked up two key wins this week, including the program's first ever defeat of Springfield College on Saturday. Oleinik recorded three goals in the two games to help the Engineers improve to 9-2 and 1-1 in NEWMAC play. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/Oleinik_100509 2009-10-06T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/Play4Cure_100609 CAMBRIDGE, Mass.-The MIT field hockey team will participate in the Play 4 the Cure effort in conjunction with the Susan G. Komen Foundation this Saturday, October 10. The Cardinal and Grey welcome Wellesley College to Jack Barry Field at 1:00 p.m. A table will be set at the entrance to the field prior to the Saturday's game to collect donations and distribute breast cancer awareness information. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/Play4Cure_100609 2009-10-06T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/Springfield_100309 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - MIT opened up a four-goal lead and withstood a late rally to defeat Springfield, 4-2, in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) field hockey action on a soggy Jack Barry Field Saturday. The win was the first for the Engineers in sixteen tries against the Pride, in a series that began in 1986. Jessica Oleinik led the way for Tech, with her team leading 11th and 12th markers, as it improved to 9-2 on the season and 1-1 in NEWMAC play. MIT also remains a perfect 6-0 at home this year. The loss drops Springfield to 5-5 (1-1 NEWMAC). Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/Springfield_100309 2009-10-03T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/Endicott_092909 BEVERLY, Mass. - MIT scored a pair of goals in the second half to down the Endicott College Gulls, 2-1, in field hockey action on Tuesday night. Jessica Oleinik and Katie Kauffman helped MIT improve to 8-2 overall while the Gulls drop to 4-5. Endicott's Anna Giannoni scored the Gulls' lone goal of the contest. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/Endicott_092909 2009-09-29T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/WPI_092609 WORCESTER, Mass. - Senior Kelly Johnson scored the equalizer with just 1:26 to go in regulation and Celena Dopart broke the deadlock with the game-winner 4:05 into overtime to give WPI a thrilling 2-1 victory over visiting MIT in NEWMAC Field Hockey action on Saturday afternoon. The win gives WPI its first conference win of the season (1-0), improving to 7-1 overall. MIT falls to 7-2 overall and 0-1 in the conference. Sat, 26 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/WPI_092609 2009-09-26T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/Nichols_092209 DUDLEY, Mass. - The Nichols College field hockey team remained undefeated on the season and extended its win streak to eight games Tuesday evening with a 3-0 home victory over MIT at Vendetti Field. Nichols, which is off to its best start in program history, received a goal and two assists from first year Emily Widdison. The loss marks the first on the season for the Engineers, who stand at 7-1. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/Nichols_092209 2009-09-22T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/BettyRichey_091309 POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - The MIT field hockey team won a pair of games over the weekend to win the Betty Richey Tournament hosted by Vassar College and improve its ledger to 7-0, the best start in program history. The seven-game win streak is one short of the Institute record, set during a 13-3 campaign in 1995. The Engineers opened the weekend with a 3-2 win over Manhattanville on Saturday and followed that up by besting the host Brewers by the same score Sunday to capture the tournament title for the second time in three years. Sun, 13 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/BettyRichey_091309 2009-09-13T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/Simmons_091009 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Six different players found their way into scoring column as the MIT field hockey team downed visiting Simmons, 9-0, Thursday night at Jack Barry Field. Freshman Molly McShane recorded her first career hat-trick to lead the Engineers, who improved to 5-0 while matching the program's longest win streak since 1998. With the loss, the Sharks' ledger drops to 0-4 on the year. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/Simmons_091009 2009-09-10T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/Lasell_090809 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - MIT tallied three goals in the game's first 11 minutes en route to a convincing, 8-0, victory over Lasell College in non-conference field hockey action Tuesday at Jack Barry Field. Leading scorer, Jessica Oleinik, paced the Engineers with three goals and an assist, as the team won its fourth straight to open the season. Lasell dropped to 0-2 on the year with the loss. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2009-10/releases/Lasell_090809 2009-09-08T04:00:00Z