http://www.mitathletics.com en-us en-us http://www.mitathletics.com/genrel/2011-12/NEWMAC_academic_spring CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – A league-leading 64 athletes represented MIT on the 2012 New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Spring Academic All-Conference Team. The Engineers finished the year with a conference-high 138 honors followed by WPI at 110. Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/genrel/2011-12/NEWMAC_academic_spring 2012-05-11T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/20120502q1ap09 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – For the second year in a row senior Katie Kauffman (Olney, Md.) represented MIT on the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Women’s Lacrosse All-Conference Team as she was voted to the second team. Her selection marked the 18th consecutive season the Engineers received an all-conference nod. Wed, 02 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/20120502q1ap09 2012-05-02T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/20120421ldbcih CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The MIT women’s lacrosse team came out firing on all cylinders for a Saturday matinee matchup against NEWMAC foe Wheaton College, but ultimately couldn’t hang on against the hard-charging Lyons, falling 17-9. Sophomore Charlotte DeSantis (Darien, Conn.) and senior Hailey Coburn (Concord, N.H.) paced Wheaton with four goals each. Meanwhile, junior Meghan Wright (Devon, Penn.) led the way for the Engineers with four goals of her own. Sat, 21 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/20120421ldbcih 2012-04-21T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/20120417j61qzu CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – After trading goals to start the game, Babson College put together a 9-1 first-half run that propelled it to an 18-6 win over MIT in a NEWMAC women’s lacrosse game on Tuesday afternoon. Sophomore Misha Beatty (Westwood, Mass.) led the way with eight goals for the Beavers while senior Katie Kauffman (Olney, Md.) paced the Engineers with five goals. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/20120417j61qzu 2012-04-17T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/20120414rtycue SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – In its final road game of the season, the MIT women’s lacrosse team fell to Springfield College, 13-2, in a NEWMAC contest on Saturday afternoon. Senior Katie Kauffman (Olney, Md.) and junior Meghan Wright (Devon, Pa.) provided the scoring for the Engineers. Sat, 14 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/20120414rtycue 2012-04-14T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/20120412gundlf KEENE, N.H. – Junior Laura Wacker (Brooklyn, N.Y.) found the back of the net with 1:22 remaining in regulation but Keene State College won the ensuing draw and ran out the clock en route to a 9-8 non-conference women’s lacrosse win on Thursday afternoon. Wacker finished with a game-high three goals as senior Katie Kauffman (Olney, Md.) and junior Molly McShane (Lake Bluff, Ill.) both registered two goals and one assist. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/20120412gundlf 2012-04-12T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/20120410vf3npk WELLESLEY, Mass. – A 7-2 run that spanned the majority of the second half lifted Wellesley College to a 22-14 win over MIT in a NEWMAC women’s lacrosse game on Tuesday afternoon. Junior Laura Wacker (Brooklyn, N.Y.) compiled four goals, three assists, four draw controls, three groundballs, and two caused turnovers for the Engineers. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/20120410vf3npk 2012-04-10T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/20120407qlfany GORHAM, Maine – The MIT women’s lacrosse team led from start to finish as it picked up a 14-10 victory over the University of Southern Maine on Saturday afternoon. Captains Katie Kauffman (Olney, Md.) and Laura Wacker (Brooklyn, N.Y.) both registered four goals while Kauffman added two assists for the Engineers. Sat, 07 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/20120407qlfany 2012-04-07T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/201203316oe67v CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Mount Holyoke College tallied 11 unanswered goals en route to a 17-11 win over MIT in a NEWMAC women’s lacrosse game on Saturday afternoon. Senior Katie Kauffman (Olney, Md.) compiled a game-high six goals along with four groundballs and two draw controls for the Engineers. Junior Molly McDonald (Milton, Mass.) paced the Lyons with five goals. Sat, 31 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/201203316oe67v 2012-03-31T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/2012032875hmtl REDLANDS, Calif. – The University of Redlands generated nine straight goals that spanned both halves en route to a 13-3 win over the MIT women’s lacrosse team on Tuesday night. Junior Molly McShane (Lake Bluff, Ill.) totaled one goal, two groundballs, and two draw controls for the Engineers. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/2012032875hmtl 2012-03-28T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/20120328o0c6is CLAREMONT, Calif. – Despite overcoming an early first-half deficit and entering the intermission with a 9-8 advantage, MIT was unable to maintain the momentum as Pomona-Pitzer went on to defeat the Engineers, 22-12, on Wednesday night. Senior Katie Kauffman (Olney, Md.) compiled three goals, one assist, three draw controls, and two groundballs for the Engineers. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/20120328o0c6is 2012-03-28T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/20120327w6i741 CLAREMONT, Calif. – Nine unanswered goals by Claremont-Mudd-Scripps in the first half propelled it to a 20-10 victory over the MIT women’s lacrosse team on Monday night. Junior Laura Wacker (Brooklyn, N.Y.) tallied four goals, one assist, and two draw controls for the Engineers. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/20120327w6i741 2012-03-27T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/201203242me2sc NORTHAMPTON, Mass. – MIT’s late rally came up short as host Smith College held on for a 17-15 win in a NEWMAC women’s lacrosse game on Saturday afternoon. With five goals, senior Katie Kauffman (Olney, Md.) eclipsed the 100-career goal mark becoming the eighth player in program history to accomplish this feat. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/201203242me2sc 2012-03-24T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/20120320maw2ea CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – A record-breaking performance from junior Laura Wacker (Brooklyn, N.Y.) along with a 9-3 game-ending run powered the MIT women’s lacrosse team to a 20-12 victory over Framingham State University on Tuesday afternoon. Wacker amassed eight goals and three assists for an Institute record 11 points, eclipsing the previous mark of 10 set by Tracy Sadowski ’99 in 1997 which was equaled five times. Senior Kerry Kiley (Mansfield, Mass.) and junior Chelsea Temple (Rutland, Vt.) both scored a team-high three goals for the Rams. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/20120320maw2ea 2012-03-20T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/20120317xk5ozi CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – A 5-1 run during the last 15 minutes of the first half helped propel Eastern Connecticut State University to a 15-9 win over MIT in a non-conference women’s lacrosse game on Saturday afternoon. Junior Laura Wacker (Brooklyn, N.Y.) paced the Engineers with four goals while junior Daniela Marchitto (Orange, Conn.) tallied six points on two goals and four assists for the Warriors. Sat, 17 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/20120317xk5ozi 2012-03-17T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/20120315jsp109 BRIDGEWATER, Mass. – A career-high five goal effort by sophomore Kaitlyn Nealon (Yorktown Heights, N.Y.) would not be enough as Bridgewater State University went on to record a 12-6 win over the MIT women’s lacrosse team on Thursday night. Senior Katie Kauffman (Olney, Md.) rounded out the scoring for the Engineers whose ledger dipped to 0-3 on the year. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/20120315jsp109 2012-03-15T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/20120313pynlpt CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – In its first home game of the season, the MIT women’s lacrosse team fell to Williams College, 18-4, on Tuesday night. The Ephs saw 12 players find the back of the net while six posted two goals apiece. Junior Sam Weinstein (Marblehead, Mass.) paced the visitors with four points on two goals and two assists. For the Engineers, sophomore Erica Du (Excelsior, Minn.) led the way with two goals as freshman Lyndsy Muri (Ashland, Mass.) earned the assists on both markers. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/20120313pynlpt 2012-03-13T04:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/201203062tgnjr WENHAM, Mass. – The MIT women’s lacrosse team cut its deficit to two on a pair of occasions late in the second half, but host Gordon College held on for a 16-13 win the season openers for both squads on Tuesday night. Senior Katie Kauffman (Olney, Md.) paced the Engineers with five points on three goals and two assists while picking up three groundballs. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/201203062tgnjr 2012-03-06T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/20120224p4abzo CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The MIT women’s lacrosse team begins its 2012 campaign on Tuesday, March 6 at local foe Gordon College. Two new opponents appear on the Engineers’ schedule in addition to a six-game New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) docket. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/20120224p4abzo 2012-02-24T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/20111220bkci3p CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – MIT athletic director and department head Julie Soriero announced the hiring of Holly Glynn as the new head coach of the women’s lacrosse program. Glynn comes to Cambridge following a brief stint as an assistant coach at Mount Ida College. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/20111220bkci3p 2011-12-20T05:00:00Z http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/20111007ste7ub CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – After four successful years as the head coach of the MIT women’s lacrosse team, Vanessa Cox has announced that she is leaving the program. Only the second coach in the 20-year history of the program, she is moving on to take a position as an administrator with the Brandeis University athletics program. Fri, 07 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.mitathletics.com/sports/w-lacros/2011-12/releases/20111007ste7ub 2011-10-07T04:00:00Z