November 17, 2011
Wheaton College field hockey seniors Emily Asack and Bonnie Davies have been named to the 2011 Longstreth/National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Division III New England East Region Team. (More)
November 16, 2011
Wheaton College field hockey senior Emily Asack is among 57 senior student-athletes who have been chosen to participate in the 2011 NFHCA Division III Senior Game. The contest will be played on Saturday, November 19 at Nichols College in Dudley, Mass. (More)
November 10, 2011
Wheaton College field hockey sophomore Emily Chick has been named to the 2011 New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) All-Academic Team. (More)
November 9, 2011
Appearing in the fifth Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Tournament game in program history, the Wheaton College field hockey team held a 3-1 lead in the second half before falling to Bridgewater State University in overtime, 4-3, Wednesday afternoon at Swenson Field. (More)
November 8, 2011
Asack named to NEWMAC First Team
Wheaton College field hockey senior Emily Asack has been named to the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) First Team.
November 7, 2011
Lyons selected to ECAC Field Hockey Tournament, travel to Bridgewater State
The Wheaton College field hockey team has earned the No. 5 seed in this week’s Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Field Hockey Tournament and will travel to No. 4 Bridgewater State for a quarterfinal game on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. at Swenson Field.
October 29, 2011
Rocha's OT winner sends Lyons home from Union with 2-1 win
Sophomore Jenna Rocha scored her ninth goal of the season 11:58 into overtime to lift the Wheaton College field hockey team to a 2-1 win at Union College Saturday afternoon in non-conference action at College Park Field.
October 23, 2011
Lyons defeat Clark 3-2 to keep NEWMAC playoff hopes alive
Senior Emily Asack and junior Gillian Mann scored second-half goals to break a 1-1 halftime tie and propel the Wheaton College field hockey team to a 3-2 win over Clark University in a key NEWMACcontest Sunday afternoon.
October 22, 2011
Asack, Rocha each score twice in 4-2 win over Smith on Senior Day
Senior Emily Asack and sophomore Jenna Rocha each scored two goals to lead the Wheaton College field hockey team to a 4-2 win over Smith College in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action Saturday afternoon at Faxon Field.
October 20, 2011
Rebecca Begley promoted to Assistant Director of Athletics
Wheaton College Interim Director of Athletics John Sutyak ’00 has announced the promotion of Senior Woman Administrator (SWA) and head field hockey coach Rebecca Begley to Assistant Director of Athletics.
October 18, 2011
Beavers squeak by Lyons, 2-1
Sophomore Emily Chick scored her fifth goal of the season in Wheaton College’s 2-1 loss at Babson College in New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) field hockey action Tuesday evening.
October 17, 2011
Lyons, Beavers 'Play 4 the Cure' Tuesday night
The Wheaton College field hockey team will participate in the Susan G. Komen ‘Play 4 the Cure’ campaign when they travel to Babson on Tuesday, October 18 for a New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) contest at 6 p.m.
October 16, 2011
Luzi scores in Lyons 6-1 loss at No. 5 Skidmore
Senior Carmela Luzi scored her fourth goal of the season in Wheaton College's 6-1 loss at Skidmore College in non-conference field hockey action Sunday afternoon at the Williamson Sports Center.
October 15, 2011
Wheaton rallies past Springfield to grab 5-4 win
Sophomores Emily Chick and Jenna Rocha scored second-half goals to help the Wheaton College field hockey team turn a 4-3 second-half deficit into a 5-4 win over Springfield College in NEWMAC action Saturday afternoon at Stagg Field.
October 8, 2011
Engineers shut down Lyons, 4-0
Sophomore goalkeeper Ellie Massengill made 11 saves in Wheaton College’s 4-0 loss to MIT Saturday afternoon in New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action at Jack Berry Field.
October 2, 2011
Asack scores twice in 5-2 win at Anna Maria
Senior Emily Asack scored a pair of goals to lead the Wheaton College field hockey team to a 5-2 win at Anna Maria College in non-conference field hockey action Sunday afternoon at AMCAT Field.
October 1, 2011
Wheaton deals Mount Holyoke first NEWMAC loss of season, 2-1
Senior Emily Asack scored her team-leading eighth goal of the season six minutes into the second half and sophomore goalkeeper Ellie Massengill made 12 saves in Wheaton College's 2-1 win over Mount Holyoke College in NEWMAC field hockey action Saturday afternoon at Faxon Field.
September 29, 2011
Wellesley rallies past Lyons in NEWMAC action, 3-1
Jenna Rocha scored her fourth goal of the season in Wheaton College's 3-1 loss to NEWMAC rival Wellesley College Thursday afternoon in field hockey action at Faxon Field.
September 25, 2011
Bridgewater State doubles up Wheaton, 2-1
Sophomore Jenna Rocha scored her third goal of the season in Wheaton College's 2-1 loss at Bridgewater State University in non-conference field hockey action Sunday afternoon.
September 18, 2011
Rocha tallies twice in Lyons 3-1 win at Simmons
Sophomore Jenna Rocha scored a pair of goals in Wheaton College’s 3-1 win at Simmons College in non-conference field hockey action Sunday afternoon.
September 17, 2011
WPI upends Lyons in NEWMAC opener, 2-1
The Wheaton College field hockey team suffered a 2-1 setback to Worcester Polytechnic Institute in the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) opener for both squads.
September 11, 2011
Lyons roll past Daniel Webster, 8-0
Senior Emily Asack recorded a natural hat trick and freshman Tracy McCann added two goals to lead Wheaton College to an 8-0 win over Daniel Webster in non-conference field hockey action Sunday afternoon at Harvey Woods Field.
September 10, 2011
Lyons topple Elmira, 6-2
Senior Emily Asack scored two goals and added an assist in Wheaton College's 6-2 win over Elmira College in non-conference field hockey action Saturday afternoon at Faxon Field.
September 4, 2011
Husson rallies past Lyons in overtime, 3-2
The Wheaton College field hockey team suffered a 3-2 overtime loss to Husson University in non-conference field hockey action Sunday afternoon.
September 3, 2011
Nor'easters edge Lyons, 2-1
Senior Bonnie Davies scored her first goal of the season in Wheaton College’s 2-1 loss at University of New England Saturday afternoon in non-conference field hockey action at the Big Blue Turf.
September 1, 2011
Asack's overtime winner sinks Drew, 3-2
Senior Emily Asack scored a pair of goals - including the game-winner 13:21 into overtime - to lift the Wheaton College field hockey team to a 3-2 win over Drew University in non-conference action at Trinity College.
August 30, 2011
2011 Season Preview: Field Hockey
The Wheaton College field hockey team reached double-figures in wins for the fourth time in five seasons in 2010, posting a 13-8 mark while winning six New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) games for the third time in four seasons.
March 11, 2011
Five players earn NFHCA national academic laurels, team also honored
Five Wheaton field hockey players were named to the 2010 NFHCA National Academic squad, while the Lyons were also recognized with the NFHCA National Academic Team Award.
December 8, 2010
Athletics launches new online store
Wheaton has teamed up with Prime Time Sports to launch a new online store, the exclusive source for official athletic-branded apparel. The store carries a wide range of items such as fleeces, hats, jackets, polos, sweatpants, sweatshirts and T-shirts featuring all 21 varsity programs.
November 19, 2010
Wheaton places five on NFHCA All-New England teams for first time
Five Wheaton field hockey players were tabbed to NFHCA all-region teams for the first time in program history, including senior co-captains Margaux Bolte's and Jessica Strock's selections to the New England East Region first squad for the initial time in their careers.
November 10, 2010
Atwood named academic all-conference
Ten Wheaton College student-athletes were named to the NEWMAC Academic All-Conference team for the fall of 2010.
November 9, 2010
Bolte and Strock earn NEWMAC All-Conference accolades for first time
Wheaton field hockey senior co-captains Margaux Bolte and Jessica Strock earned NEWMAC all-league accolades for the first time in their careers during Tuesday's postseason meeting at Clark.
November 6, 2010
Lyons fall to defending champion MIT in NEWMAC semifinal round
The third-seeded Wheaton field hockey team wasn't able to recover from an early 3-0 deficit to number-two MIT during its 6-1 loss in the NEWMAC Tournament semifinal round on Saturday at Babson's MacDowell Field.
November 3, 2010
Begley notches 100th win at Wheaton during NEWMAC Tournament
Wheaton field head coach Rebecca Begley picked up her 100th win at the school during Tuesday afternoon's 7-0 triumph over Clark in the opening round of the NEWMAC Tournament at Faxon Field in Rehoboth.
November 2, 2010
Asack's record-breaking game leads Lyons past Clark in tourney opener
Junior Emily Asack broke single-game school records with five goals and 10 points in leading the third-seeded Wheaton field hockey team to a 7-0 victory over number-six Clark in the opening round of the NEWMAC Tournament on Tuesday at Faxon Field.
October 31, 2010
Lyons regular season comes to a close in loss at Union
The Wheaton field hockey team had its regular season come to a close in disappointing fashion on Sunday, as the Lyons dropped a 7-1 decision to non-conference opponent Union at Bailey Field.
October 30, 2010
Lyons blanked at seventh-ranked Skidmore to begin New York trip
The Wheaton field hockey team began its two-game upstate New York trip with a 7-0 loss to nationally-ranked Skidmore on Saturday at Thoroughbred Field, as the Lyons and Thoroughbreds met for the first time since 1978.
October 23, 2010
Lyons match program record for conference wins with 3-1 victory at Smith
The Wheaton field hockey team matched a program record for league wins following Saturday's 3-1 NEWMAC victory at Smith.
October 21, 2010
Wheaton drops 7-2 NEWMAC decision to Babson on Senior Day
Freshman Morgan Lockwood collected three goals and senior Colleen Kelly added a goal and three assists to lead the Babson field hockey team to a 7-2 win over Wheaton during Thursday's NEWMAC contest at Faxon Field.
October 16, 2010
Wheaton snaps two-game slide in 2-1 Homecoming win over Springfield
Senior Margaux Bolte scored a pair of goals in leading the Wheaton field hockey team to a 2-1 victory over Springfield in a NEWMAC contest on Homecoming Saturday at Faxon Field.
October 15, 2010
Wheaton hosts Play 4 the Cure event on Saturday
The Wheaton field hockey team will participate in October's National Breast Cancer Awareness Month for the third straight year by hosting a Play 4 the Cure event on Homecoming Saturday when the Lyons face NEWMAC foe Springfield on Faxon Field in Rehoboth at 1:00 p.m.
October 10, 2010
Lyons stumble at nationally-ranked Bowdoin
The Wheaton field hockey team stumbled at nationally-ranked Bowdoin on Sunday, as the Lyons dropped consecutive games for the first time with a 7-0 setback to the Polar Bears on Ryan Field.
October 9, 2010
Wheaton's eight-game winning streak snapped in 3-1 loss to MIT
The Wheaton field hockey team saw its program-high-tying eight-game winning streak come to an end on Saturday, as the Lyons dropped a 3-1 decision to visiting MIT in a NEWMAC contest at Faxon Field.
October 5, 2010
Lyons win in Wellesley for first time in nearly two decades, extend streak
The Wheaton field hockey team won at Wellesley for the first time since 1991 and in the process matched the program's longest winning streak of eight games thanks to its 4-3 comeback victory during Tuesday's NEWMAC contest.
October 2, 2010
Win streak of seven longest in 15 years as Lyons best Mount Holyoke, 3-1
Extending its winning streak to seven games while matching the program's second-longest such stretch in program history, the Wheaton field hockey team continued its torrid pace on Saturday at NEWMAC foe Mount Holyoke with a 3-1 victory.
September 27, 2010
Strock named NEWMAC Player of the Week for first time
Wheaton field hockey senior co-captain Jessica Strock was named NEWMAC Player of the Week for the first time in her career for the week ending on Sunday, September 26.
September 26, 2010
High-powered Wheaton offense scores six during sixth straight win
The Wheaton field hockey team scored at least five goals for the sixth time this season during Sunday afternoon's 6-1 victory over non-conference foe Simmons at the Winsor School Field.
September 25, 2010
Strock's hat trick lifts Lyons to 5-4 victory over NEWMAC foe Clark
Senior Jessica Strock scored three goals and assisted on the game-winner to lead the Wheaton field hockey team to a 5-4 win over Clark in Saturday afternoon's NEWMAC contest at Faxon Field.
September 19, 2010
Lyons slip past University of New England in overtime, 3-2
Junior Bonnie Davies scored on a penalty stroke 3:20 into overtime to give the Wheaton field hockey team a 3-2 win over the University of New England in the first meeting between the two teams Sunday afternoon at Faxon Field.
September 18, 2010
Atwood's five-point day leads to Wheaton's 5-3 win at WPI
Julia Atwood registered a pair of goals and an assist to propel visiting Wheaton to a 5-3 victory over WPI on Saturday afternoon in the NEWMAC field hockey conference opener for both squads.
September 12, 2010
Lyons cruise to non-league victory over Bay Path in home opener
Freshman Jenna Rocha scored twice in the first 3:38 in her hometown to lead the Wheaton field hockey team to an 11-1 victory over non-conference foe Bay Path on Sunday in the team's home opener at Faxon Field.
September 11, 2010
Lyons complete five-game road trip with decisive victory at Rivier
The Wheaton field hockey team set a program record for goals in a game during Saturday's 14-0 victory at non-league foe Rivier on Raider Field.
September 9, 2010
Wheaton succumbs to UMass-Dartmouth following five-goal second half
The Wheaton field hockey team trailed just 1-0 50-plus minutes into action before host UMass-Dartmouth reeled off three goals during a 4:53 span in the second half en route to a 6-1 victory Thursday night at Cressy Field.
September 5, 2010
Lyons salvage split in New Jersey, turn back William Paterson, 3-1
Freshman Emily Chick provided the Wheaton field hockey team with a pair of first-half markers during a 3-1 victory at William Paterson on Sunday at Wightman Stadium.
September 4, 2010
Four-goal second half dooms Wheaton at Montclair State
The Wheaton field hockey team held host Montclair State off the board for the first 24-minutes plus of Saturday's game before a four-goal, second-half burst by the Red Hawks put the contest out of reach, as the Lyons suffered a 6-1 setback at Sprague Field.
September 2, 2010
Five-goal half propels Wheaton past Salve, Strock records first hat trick
Wheaton field hockey senior Jessica Strock recorded her first career hat trick on Thursday, and the Lyons erupted for five second-half goals over 11:18 during their 6-1 triumph over host Salve Regina at Gaudet Field.
August 31, 2010
2010 field hockey season preview
For the first time in the history of the Wheaton field hockey program, the Lyons will call a turf field home, as the Blue and White are slated to host six games at Lincoln's School's Faxon Field in Rehoboth after playing on a grass surface at Clark Field.
May 7, 2010
Four Wheaton student-athletes to attend inaugural NCAA Career in Sports Forum
Four Wheaton female student-athletes are set to participate in the inaugural NCAA Career in Sports Forum next week, as the NCAA will host more than 400 student-athletes and coaches on May 11-14 at Indianapolis' Marriott Downtown.
March 26, 2010
Trio of Lyons named to national field hockey academic squad
Wheaton field hockey senior Andrea Bagley and juniors Julia Atwood and Jessica Strock have been named to the 2009 NFHCA Division III National Academic squad.
December 18, 2009
Wheaton athletics unveils new Web site for first time in nearly a decade
The Wheaton Department of Athletics unveiled its new and improved Web site on Friday, announcing the launch in partnership with PrestoSports.
November 16, 2009
Trio of Lyons tabbed to NFHCA All-New England teams
A trio of Wheaton field hockey players was tabbed to NFHCA all-region teams, including senior co-captain Cassie Abel's selection to the New England East Region first team for the initial time in her career.
November 16, 2009
Abel set to play in NFHCA Senior All-Star game at Mount Holyoke
Wheaton field hockey senior back Cassie Abel is set to play in the NFHCA Division III Senior All-Star game this Sunday at 9:30 a.m. at NEWMAC school Mount Holyoke in South Hadley, site of this year's national semifinal and championship games.
November 11, 2009
Eleven Wheaton student-athletes named academic all-conference
Eleven Wheaton student-athletes were named to the NEWMAC Academic All-Conference team for the fall of 2009.
November 10, 2009
Abel awarded NEWMAC All-Conference honor for first time in career
Wheaton field hockey senior back Cassie Abel was awarded a NEWMAC all-league honor for the first time in her career during Tuesday's postseason meeting at WPI.
October 31, 2009
Host Wellesley's four second-half goals doom Wheaton, 4-1 in NEWMAC opening round
The eighth-seeded Wheaton field hockey team succumbed to four second-half goals during a NEWMAC Tournament first-round game at top seed Wellesley on Saturday, as the Lyons saw their title quest come to an end at the hands of the Blue for the third straight season.
October 27, 2009
Lyons complete regular season with 3-1 setback at Wellesley
The Wheaton field hockey team wrapped up its regular season slate on Tuesday with a 3-1 setback at Wellesley, which earned at least a share of the NEWMAC regular season title.
October 24, 2009
Wheaton snaps losing streak against Smith, qualifies for league tourney
The Wheaton field hockey team tallied twice in the opening half against league foe Smith on Saturday, as the Lyons qualified for the NEWMAC Tournament following their 2-0 victory at Enrico Fermi High School.
October 20, 2009
Bagley posts 19 stops, Lyons drop 1-0 overtime affair against MIT
Freshman Kimberly Barker scored 2:45 into overtime to lift MIT past Wheaton, 1-0 on Tuesday in a NEWMAC field hockey contest on Clark Field during the Lyons' regular season home finale.
October 17, 2009
Wheaton suffers overtime setback, drops 4-3 NEWMAC decision at Clark
Freshman Mel Melkonian completed her hat trick midway through the first overtime period, sending Clark past Wheaton, 4-3 in a NEWMAC field hockey contest on Saturday at Granger Field.
October 13, 2009
Late Lyon comeback falls short during Wheaton's 3-2 loss at Babson
The Wheaton field hockey team's late comeback against Babson fell short on Tuesday evening, as the Lyons dropped a 3-2 decision in NEWMAC action on MacDowell Field.
October 10, 2009
Lyons drop 1-0 decision to five-time defending champ Springfield
The Wheaton field hockey team received 10 saves from senior keeper Andrea Bagley on Senior Day at Clark Field, but the Lyons narrowly fell to five-time defending NEWMAC Tournament champion Springfield, 1-0 on Saturday.
October 7, 2009
Lyons field hockey set to participate in Play 4 the Cure event on Saturday
The Wheaton field hockey team will participate in October's National Breast Cancer Awareness Month for the second straight year by hosting a Play 4 the Cure event this Saturday when the Lyons face five-time defending NEWMAC Tournament champion Springfield on Clark Field at 1:00 p.m.
October 6, 2009
Lyons drop 1-0 affair against WPI during NEWMAC play
The Wheaton and WPI field hockey teams played to a one-goal decision for the fourth time in five years on Tuesday, as the Engineers picked up a 1-0 victory during NEWMAC action on Clark Field.
October 4, 2009
Bagley posts 16 saves in setback against defending champion Bowdoin
The Wheaton field hockey team held nationally-ranked Bowdoin off the scoreboard for more than 20 minutes on Sunday before succumbing to the two-time defending national champions, 6-0 on Clark Field during Homecoming weekend.
September 30, 2009
Wheaton to recognize anniversary teams during Homecoming Saturday
This Homecoming Saturday the Wheaton Department of Athletics will recognize three anniversary teams during halftime of the men's soccer game against Coast Guard on Keefe Field, which is scheduled for a 1:00 p.m. start.
September 29, 2009
Wheaton plays Wesleyan to fifth straight one-goal decision, falls 2-1
For the fifth straight season, the Wheaton and Wesleyan field hockey teams played to a one-goal decision, but the Lyons had their three-game winning streak over the Cardinals snapped with a 2-1 loss on Tuesday at Clark Field.
September 28, 2009
Asack wins NEWMAC weekly award for second time this fall
Wheaton field hockey sophomore Emily Asack was named NEWMAC Player of the Week for the second time in five weeks for the week ending on Sunday, September 27.
September 26, 2009
Asack plays role in two goals, Wheaton hangs on to defeat Mount Holyoke
Sophomore Emily Asack provided a goal and an assist, and junior Julia Atwood's second-half tally stood up as the winner in the Wheaton field hockey team's 3-2 victory against Mount Holyoke in each team's NEWMAC opener on Saturday at Clark Field.
September 23, 2009
Asack's hat trick leads Wheaton to shutout victory over Rivier
Wheaton field hockey sophomore Emily Asack notched a hat trick and the Lyons turned in a season high for goals during Wednesday afternoon's 8-0 victory over visiting Rivier in a rescheduled match on Clark Field during the teams' first meeting.
September 20, 2009
Lyons limit nationally-ranked William Smith during 2-0 setback
The Wheaton field hockey team limited a high-powered William Smith offense to two goals during a 2-0 setback against the nationally-ranked Herons on Sunday on the second day of the William Smith Classic at McCooey Field.
September 19, 2009
Lyons drop decision to Saint Lawrence in William Smith Classic opener
The Wheaton field hockey team opened play at the William Smith Classic with a 5-1 setback to New York-based Saint Lawrence on Saturday at McCooey Field.
September 12, 2009
Asack and Strock play role in three goals, Wheaton downs Lasell, 4-2
Junior Jessica Strock broke a 27th-minute tie before netting the winner less than 10 minutes later to lead the Wheaton field hockey team past Lasell, 4-2 on Saturday at Grellier Field.
September 10, 2009
Lyons score early before succumbing to UMass-Dartmouth, 5-1
The Wheaton field hockey team struck in the first three minutes of play Thursday night at UMass-Dartmouth before giving way to five Corsair goals in suffering a 5-1 setback at Cressy Field.
September 8, 2009
Asack claims first NEWMAC weekly honor after record performance
Wheaton field hockey sophomore Emily Asack was named NEWMAC Co-Player of the Week for the week ending on Sunday, September 6.
September 3, 2009
Asack ties Wheaton record with four goals, Lyons move to 2-0
Sophomore Emily Asack tied a school record with four goals, leading the Wheaton field hockey team to a 6-0 victory over visiting Simmons on Thursday at Clark Field.
September 1, 2009
Lyons score twice in 3:08, rally past Salve Regina in opener
The Wheaton field hockey team scored twice during a 3:08 span of the second half, overcoming an early deficit against Salve Regina before holding on for a 2-1 win on Tuesday in each team's season opener at Clark Field.
August 31, 2009
2009 season preview
After seeing three straight seasons end in the NEWMAC Tournament semifinals, including the last two in overtime, 10th-year Wheaton head field hockey coach Rebecca Begley is blunt when discussing her team's expectations for the 2009 season.
Asack named to NEWMAC First Team
Wheaton College field hockey senior Emily Asack has been named to the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) First Team.
November 7, 2011
Lyons selected to ECAC Field Hockey Tournament, travel to Bridgewater State
The Wheaton College field hockey team has earned the No. 5 seed in this week’s Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Field Hockey Tournament and will travel to No. 4 Bridgewater State for a quarterfinal game on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. at Swenson Field.
October 29, 2011
Rocha's OT winner sends Lyons home from Union with 2-1 win
Sophomore Jenna Rocha scored her ninth goal of the season 11:58 into overtime to lift the Wheaton College field hockey team to a 2-1 win at Union College Saturday afternoon in non-conference action at College Park Field.
October 23, 2011
Lyons defeat Clark 3-2 to keep NEWMAC playoff hopes alive
Senior Emily Asack and junior Gillian Mann scored second-half goals to break a 1-1 halftime tie and propel the Wheaton College field hockey team to a 3-2 win over Clark University in a key NEWMACcontest Sunday afternoon.
October 22, 2011
Asack, Rocha each score twice in 4-2 win over Smith on Senior Day
Senior Emily Asack and sophomore Jenna Rocha each scored two goals to lead the Wheaton College field hockey team to a 4-2 win over Smith College in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action Saturday afternoon at Faxon Field.
October 20, 2011
Rebecca Begley promoted to Assistant Director of Athletics
Wheaton College Interim Director of Athletics John Sutyak ’00 has announced the promotion of Senior Woman Administrator (SWA) and head field hockey coach Rebecca Begley to Assistant Director of Athletics.
October 18, 2011
Beavers squeak by Lyons, 2-1
Sophomore Emily Chick scored her fifth goal of the season in Wheaton College’s 2-1 loss at Babson College in New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) field hockey action Tuesday evening.
October 17, 2011
Lyons, Beavers 'Play 4 the Cure' Tuesday night
The Wheaton College field hockey team will participate in the Susan G. Komen ‘Play 4 the Cure’ campaign when they travel to Babson on Tuesday, October 18 for a New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) contest at 6 p.m.
October 16, 2011
Luzi scores in Lyons 6-1 loss at No. 5 Skidmore
Senior Carmela Luzi scored her fourth goal of the season in Wheaton College's 6-1 loss at Skidmore College in non-conference field hockey action Sunday afternoon at the Williamson Sports Center.
October 15, 2011
Wheaton rallies past Springfield to grab 5-4 win
Sophomores Emily Chick and Jenna Rocha scored second-half goals to help the Wheaton College field hockey team turn a 4-3 second-half deficit into a 5-4 win over Springfield College in NEWMAC action Saturday afternoon at Stagg Field.
October 8, 2011
Engineers shut down Lyons, 4-0
Sophomore goalkeeper Ellie Massengill made 11 saves in Wheaton College’s 4-0 loss to MIT Saturday afternoon in New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action at Jack Berry Field.
October 2, 2011
Asack scores twice in 5-2 win at Anna Maria
Senior Emily Asack scored a pair of goals to lead the Wheaton College field hockey team to a 5-2 win at Anna Maria College in non-conference field hockey action Sunday afternoon at AMCAT Field.
October 1, 2011
Wheaton deals Mount Holyoke first NEWMAC loss of season, 2-1
Senior Emily Asack scored her team-leading eighth goal of the season six minutes into the second half and sophomore goalkeeper Ellie Massengill made 12 saves in Wheaton College's 2-1 win over Mount Holyoke College in NEWMAC field hockey action Saturday afternoon at Faxon Field.
September 29, 2011
Wellesley rallies past Lyons in NEWMAC action, 3-1
Jenna Rocha scored her fourth goal of the season in Wheaton College's 3-1 loss to NEWMAC rival Wellesley College Thursday afternoon in field hockey action at Faxon Field.
September 25, 2011
Bridgewater State doubles up Wheaton, 2-1
Sophomore Jenna Rocha scored her third goal of the season in Wheaton College's 2-1 loss at Bridgewater State University in non-conference field hockey action Sunday afternoon.
September 18, 2011
Rocha tallies twice in Lyons 3-1 win at Simmons
Sophomore Jenna Rocha scored a pair of goals in Wheaton College’s 3-1 win at Simmons College in non-conference field hockey action Sunday afternoon.
September 17, 2011
WPI upends Lyons in NEWMAC opener, 2-1
The Wheaton College field hockey team suffered a 2-1 setback to Worcester Polytechnic Institute in the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) opener for both squads.
September 11, 2011
Lyons roll past Daniel Webster, 8-0
Senior Emily Asack recorded a natural hat trick and freshman Tracy McCann added two goals to lead Wheaton College to an 8-0 win over Daniel Webster in non-conference field hockey action Sunday afternoon at Harvey Woods Field.
September 10, 2011
Lyons topple Elmira, 6-2
Senior Emily Asack scored two goals and added an assist in Wheaton College's 6-2 win over Elmira College in non-conference field hockey action Saturday afternoon at Faxon Field.
September 4, 2011
Husson rallies past Lyons in overtime, 3-2
The Wheaton College field hockey team suffered a 3-2 overtime loss to Husson University in non-conference field hockey action Sunday afternoon.
September 3, 2011
Nor'easters edge Lyons, 2-1
Senior Bonnie Davies scored her first goal of the season in Wheaton College’s 2-1 loss at University of New England Saturday afternoon in non-conference field hockey action at the Big Blue Turf.
September 1, 2011
Asack's overtime winner sinks Drew, 3-2
Senior Emily Asack scored a pair of goals - including the game-winner 13:21 into overtime - to lift the Wheaton College field hockey team to a 3-2 win over Drew University in non-conference action at Trinity College.
August 30, 2011
2011 Season Preview: Field Hockey
The Wheaton College field hockey team reached double-figures in wins for the fourth time in five seasons in 2010, posting a 13-8 mark while winning six New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) games for the third time in four seasons.
March 11, 2011
Five players earn NFHCA national academic laurels, team also honored
Five Wheaton field hockey players were named to the 2010 NFHCA National Academic squad, while the Lyons were also recognized with the NFHCA National Academic Team Award.
December 8, 2010
Athletics launches new online store
Wheaton has teamed up with Prime Time Sports to launch a new online store, the exclusive source for official athletic-branded apparel. The store carries a wide range of items such as fleeces, hats, jackets, polos, sweatpants, sweatshirts and T-shirts featuring all 21 varsity programs.
November 19, 2010
Wheaton places five on NFHCA All-New England teams for first time
Five Wheaton field hockey players were tabbed to NFHCA all-region teams for the first time in program history, including senior co-captains Margaux Bolte's and Jessica Strock's selections to the New England East Region first squad for the initial time in their careers.
November 10, 2010
Atwood named academic all-conference
Ten Wheaton College student-athletes were named to the NEWMAC Academic All-Conference team for the fall of 2010.
November 9, 2010
Bolte and Strock earn NEWMAC All-Conference accolades for first time
Wheaton field hockey senior co-captains Margaux Bolte and Jessica Strock earned NEWMAC all-league accolades for the first time in their careers during Tuesday's postseason meeting at Clark.
November 6, 2010
Lyons fall to defending champion MIT in NEWMAC semifinal round
The third-seeded Wheaton field hockey team wasn't able to recover from an early 3-0 deficit to number-two MIT during its 6-1 loss in the NEWMAC Tournament semifinal round on Saturday at Babson's MacDowell Field.
November 3, 2010
Begley notches 100th win at Wheaton during NEWMAC Tournament
Wheaton field head coach Rebecca Begley picked up her 100th win at the school during Tuesday afternoon's 7-0 triumph over Clark in the opening round of the NEWMAC Tournament at Faxon Field in Rehoboth.
November 2, 2010
Asack's record-breaking game leads Lyons past Clark in tourney opener
Junior Emily Asack broke single-game school records with five goals and 10 points in leading the third-seeded Wheaton field hockey team to a 7-0 victory over number-six Clark in the opening round of the NEWMAC Tournament on Tuesday at Faxon Field.
October 31, 2010
Lyons regular season comes to a close in loss at Union
The Wheaton field hockey team had its regular season come to a close in disappointing fashion on Sunday, as the Lyons dropped a 7-1 decision to non-conference opponent Union at Bailey Field.
October 30, 2010
Lyons blanked at seventh-ranked Skidmore to begin New York trip
The Wheaton field hockey team began its two-game upstate New York trip with a 7-0 loss to nationally-ranked Skidmore on Saturday at Thoroughbred Field, as the Lyons and Thoroughbreds met for the first time since 1978.
October 23, 2010
Lyons match program record for conference wins with 3-1 victory at Smith
The Wheaton field hockey team matched a program record for league wins following Saturday's 3-1 NEWMAC victory at Smith.
October 21, 2010
Wheaton drops 7-2 NEWMAC decision to Babson on Senior Day
Freshman Morgan Lockwood collected three goals and senior Colleen Kelly added a goal and three assists to lead the Babson field hockey team to a 7-2 win over Wheaton during Thursday's NEWMAC contest at Faxon Field.
October 16, 2010
Wheaton snaps two-game slide in 2-1 Homecoming win over Springfield
Senior Margaux Bolte scored a pair of goals in leading the Wheaton field hockey team to a 2-1 victory over Springfield in a NEWMAC contest on Homecoming Saturday at Faxon Field.
October 15, 2010
Wheaton hosts Play 4 the Cure event on Saturday
The Wheaton field hockey team will participate in October's National Breast Cancer Awareness Month for the third straight year by hosting a Play 4 the Cure event on Homecoming Saturday when the Lyons face NEWMAC foe Springfield on Faxon Field in Rehoboth at 1:00 p.m.
October 10, 2010
Lyons stumble at nationally-ranked Bowdoin
The Wheaton field hockey team stumbled at nationally-ranked Bowdoin on Sunday, as the Lyons dropped consecutive games for the first time with a 7-0 setback to the Polar Bears on Ryan Field.
October 9, 2010
Wheaton's eight-game winning streak snapped in 3-1 loss to MIT
The Wheaton field hockey team saw its program-high-tying eight-game winning streak come to an end on Saturday, as the Lyons dropped a 3-1 decision to visiting MIT in a NEWMAC contest at Faxon Field.
October 5, 2010
Lyons win in Wellesley for first time in nearly two decades, extend streak
The Wheaton field hockey team won at Wellesley for the first time since 1991 and in the process matched the program's longest winning streak of eight games thanks to its 4-3 comeback victory during Tuesday's NEWMAC contest.
October 2, 2010
Win streak of seven longest in 15 years as Lyons best Mount Holyoke, 3-1
Extending its winning streak to seven games while matching the program's second-longest such stretch in program history, the Wheaton field hockey team continued its torrid pace on Saturday at NEWMAC foe Mount Holyoke with a 3-1 victory.
September 27, 2010
Strock named NEWMAC Player of the Week for first time
Wheaton field hockey senior co-captain Jessica Strock was named NEWMAC Player of the Week for the first time in her career for the week ending on Sunday, September 26.
September 26, 2010
High-powered Wheaton offense scores six during sixth straight win
The Wheaton field hockey team scored at least five goals for the sixth time this season during Sunday afternoon's 6-1 victory over non-conference foe Simmons at the Winsor School Field.
September 25, 2010
Strock's hat trick lifts Lyons to 5-4 victory over NEWMAC foe Clark
Senior Jessica Strock scored three goals and assisted on the game-winner to lead the Wheaton field hockey team to a 5-4 win over Clark in Saturday afternoon's NEWMAC contest at Faxon Field.
September 19, 2010
Lyons slip past University of New England in overtime, 3-2
Junior Bonnie Davies scored on a penalty stroke 3:20 into overtime to give the Wheaton field hockey team a 3-2 win over the University of New England in the first meeting between the two teams Sunday afternoon at Faxon Field.
September 18, 2010
Atwood's five-point day leads to Wheaton's 5-3 win at WPI
Julia Atwood registered a pair of goals and an assist to propel visiting Wheaton to a 5-3 victory over WPI on Saturday afternoon in the NEWMAC field hockey conference opener for both squads.
September 12, 2010
Lyons cruise to non-league victory over Bay Path in home opener
Freshman Jenna Rocha scored twice in the first 3:38 in her hometown to lead the Wheaton field hockey team to an 11-1 victory over non-conference foe Bay Path on Sunday in the team's home opener at Faxon Field.
September 11, 2010
Lyons complete five-game road trip with decisive victory at Rivier
The Wheaton field hockey team set a program record for goals in a game during Saturday's 14-0 victory at non-league foe Rivier on Raider Field.
September 9, 2010
Wheaton succumbs to UMass-Dartmouth following five-goal second half
The Wheaton field hockey team trailed just 1-0 50-plus minutes into action before host UMass-Dartmouth reeled off three goals during a 4:53 span in the second half en route to a 6-1 victory Thursday night at Cressy Field.
September 5, 2010
Lyons salvage split in New Jersey, turn back William Paterson, 3-1
Freshman Emily Chick provided the Wheaton field hockey team with a pair of first-half markers during a 3-1 victory at William Paterson on Sunday at Wightman Stadium.
September 4, 2010
Four-goal second half dooms Wheaton at Montclair State
The Wheaton field hockey team held host Montclair State off the board for the first 24-minutes plus of Saturday's game before a four-goal, second-half burst by the Red Hawks put the contest out of reach, as the Lyons suffered a 6-1 setback at Sprague Field.
September 2, 2010
Five-goal half propels Wheaton past Salve, Strock records first hat trick
Wheaton field hockey senior Jessica Strock recorded her first career hat trick on Thursday, and the Lyons erupted for five second-half goals over 11:18 during their 6-1 triumph over host Salve Regina at Gaudet Field.
August 31, 2010
2010 field hockey season preview
For the first time in the history of the Wheaton field hockey program, the Lyons will call a turf field home, as the Blue and White are slated to host six games at Lincoln's School's Faxon Field in Rehoboth after playing on a grass surface at Clark Field.
May 7, 2010
Four Wheaton student-athletes to attend inaugural NCAA Career in Sports Forum
Four Wheaton female student-athletes are set to participate in the inaugural NCAA Career in Sports Forum next week, as the NCAA will host more than 400 student-athletes and coaches on May 11-14 at Indianapolis' Marriott Downtown.
March 26, 2010
Trio of Lyons named to national field hockey academic squad
Wheaton field hockey senior Andrea Bagley and juniors Julia Atwood and Jessica Strock have been named to the 2009 NFHCA Division III National Academic squad.
December 18, 2009
Wheaton athletics unveils new Web site for first time in nearly a decade
The Wheaton Department of Athletics unveiled its new and improved Web site on Friday, announcing the launch in partnership with PrestoSports.
November 16, 2009
Trio of Lyons tabbed to NFHCA All-New England teams
A trio of Wheaton field hockey players was tabbed to NFHCA all-region teams, including senior co-captain Cassie Abel's selection to the New England East Region first team for the initial time in her career.
November 16, 2009
Abel set to play in NFHCA Senior All-Star game at Mount Holyoke
Wheaton field hockey senior back Cassie Abel is set to play in the NFHCA Division III Senior All-Star game this Sunday at 9:30 a.m. at NEWMAC school Mount Holyoke in South Hadley, site of this year's national semifinal and championship games.
November 11, 2009
Eleven Wheaton student-athletes named academic all-conference
Eleven Wheaton student-athletes were named to the NEWMAC Academic All-Conference team for the fall of 2009.
November 10, 2009
Abel awarded NEWMAC All-Conference honor for first time in career
Wheaton field hockey senior back Cassie Abel was awarded a NEWMAC all-league honor for the first time in her career during Tuesday's postseason meeting at WPI.
October 31, 2009
Host Wellesley's four second-half goals doom Wheaton, 4-1 in NEWMAC opening round
The eighth-seeded Wheaton field hockey team succumbed to four second-half goals during a NEWMAC Tournament first-round game at top seed Wellesley on Saturday, as the Lyons saw their title quest come to an end at the hands of the Blue for the third straight season.
October 27, 2009
Lyons complete regular season with 3-1 setback at Wellesley
The Wheaton field hockey team wrapped up its regular season slate on Tuesday with a 3-1 setback at Wellesley, which earned at least a share of the NEWMAC regular season title.
October 24, 2009
Wheaton snaps losing streak against Smith, qualifies for league tourney
The Wheaton field hockey team tallied twice in the opening half against league foe Smith on Saturday, as the Lyons qualified for the NEWMAC Tournament following their 2-0 victory at Enrico Fermi High School.
October 20, 2009
Bagley posts 19 stops, Lyons drop 1-0 overtime affair against MIT
Freshman Kimberly Barker scored 2:45 into overtime to lift MIT past Wheaton, 1-0 on Tuesday in a NEWMAC field hockey contest on Clark Field during the Lyons' regular season home finale.
October 17, 2009
Wheaton suffers overtime setback, drops 4-3 NEWMAC decision at Clark
Freshman Mel Melkonian completed her hat trick midway through the first overtime period, sending Clark past Wheaton, 4-3 in a NEWMAC field hockey contest on Saturday at Granger Field.
October 13, 2009
Late Lyon comeback falls short during Wheaton's 3-2 loss at Babson
The Wheaton field hockey team's late comeback against Babson fell short on Tuesday evening, as the Lyons dropped a 3-2 decision in NEWMAC action on MacDowell Field.
October 10, 2009
Lyons drop 1-0 decision to five-time defending champ Springfield
The Wheaton field hockey team received 10 saves from senior keeper Andrea Bagley on Senior Day at Clark Field, but the Lyons narrowly fell to five-time defending NEWMAC Tournament champion Springfield, 1-0 on Saturday.
October 7, 2009
Lyons field hockey set to participate in Play 4 the Cure event on Saturday
The Wheaton field hockey team will participate in October's National Breast Cancer Awareness Month for the second straight year by hosting a Play 4 the Cure event this Saturday when the Lyons face five-time defending NEWMAC Tournament champion Springfield on Clark Field at 1:00 p.m.
October 6, 2009
Lyons drop 1-0 affair against WPI during NEWMAC play
The Wheaton and WPI field hockey teams played to a one-goal decision for the fourth time in five years on Tuesday, as the Engineers picked up a 1-0 victory during NEWMAC action on Clark Field.
October 4, 2009
Bagley posts 16 saves in setback against defending champion Bowdoin
The Wheaton field hockey team held nationally-ranked Bowdoin off the scoreboard for more than 20 minutes on Sunday before succumbing to the two-time defending national champions, 6-0 on Clark Field during Homecoming weekend.
September 30, 2009
Wheaton to recognize anniversary teams during Homecoming Saturday
This Homecoming Saturday the Wheaton Department of Athletics will recognize three anniversary teams during halftime of the men's soccer game against Coast Guard on Keefe Field, which is scheduled for a 1:00 p.m. start.
September 29, 2009
Wheaton plays Wesleyan to fifth straight one-goal decision, falls 2-1
For the fifth straight season, the Wheaton and Wesleyan field hockey teams played to a one-goal decision, but the Lyons had their three-game winning streak over the Cardinals snapped with a 2-1 loss on Tuesday at Clark Field.
September 28, 2009
Asack wins NEWMAC weekly award for second time this fall
Wheaton field hockey sophomore Emily Asack was named NEWMAC Player of the Week for the second time in five weeks for the week ending on Sunday, September 27.
September 26, 2009
Asack plays role in two goals, Wheaton hangs on to defeat Mount Holyoke
Sophomore Emily Asack provided a goal and an assist, and junior Julia Atwood's second-half tally stood up as the winner in the Wheaton field hockey team's 3-2 victory against Mount Holyoke in each team's NEWMAC opener on Saturday at Clark Field.
September 23, 2009
Asack's hat trick leads Wheaton to shutout victory over Rivier
Wheaton field hockey sophomore Emily Asack notched a hat trick and the Lyons turned in a season high for goals during Wednesday afternoon's 8-0 victory over visiting Rivier in a rescheduled match on Clark Field during the teams' first meeting.
September 20, 2009
Lyons limit nationally-ranked William Smith during 2-0 setback
The Wheaton field hockey team limited a high-powered William Smith offense to two goals during a 2-0 setback against the nationally-ranked Herons on Sunday on the second day of the William Smith Classic at McCooey Field.
September 19, 2009
Lyons drop decision to Saint Lawrence in William Smith Classic opener
The Wheaton field hockey team opened play at the William Smith Classic with a 5-1 setback to New York-based Saint Lawrence on Saturday at McCooey Field.
September 12, 2009
Asack and Strock play role in three goals, Wheaton downs Lasell, 4-2
Junior Jessica Strock broke a 27th-minute tie before netting the winner less than 10 minutes later to lead the Wheaton field hockey team past Lasell, 4-2 on Saturday at Grellier Field.
September 10, 2009
Lyons score early before succumbing to UMass-Dartmouth, 5-1
The Wheaton field hockey team struck in the first three minutes of play Thursday night at UMass-Dartmouth before giving way to five Corsair goals in suffering a 5-1 setback at Cressy Field.
September 8, 2009
Asack claims first NEWMAC weekly honor after record performance
Wheaton field hockey sophomore Emily Asack was named NEWMAC Co-Player of the Week for the week ending on Sunday, September 6.
September 3, 2009
Asack ties Wheaton record with four goals, Lyons move to 2-0
Sophomore Emily Asack tied a school record with four goals, leading the Wheaton field hockey team to a 6-0 victory over visiting Simmons on Thursday at Clark Field.
September 1, 2009
Lyons score twice in 3:08, rally past Salve Regina in opener
The Wheaton field hockey team scored twice during a 3:08 span of the second half, overcoming an early deficit against Salve Regina before holding on for a 2-1 win on Tuesday in each team's season opener at Clark Field.
August 31, 2009
2009 season preview
After seeing three straight seasons end in the NEWMAC Tournament semifinals, including the last two in overtime, 10th-year Wheaton head field hockey coach Rebecca Begley is blunt when discussing her team's expectations for the 2009 season.
November 20, 2011
Stoughton’s Asack Earning Collegiate Field Hockey Honors
Wheaton College’s Emily Asack (SHS ’08) and Fitchburg State’s Megan Jacobs (SHS ’07) were both named to their conference all-star teams and Division 3 all-region teams, and both were selected to participate in the 2011 National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Division III Senior Game.
October 12, 2011
Asack found a home with Wheaton College field hockey team
Her senior year at Stoughton High School was winding down in 2008, and Emily Asack had still not settled on a college.
September 21, 2011
Roxbury's Davies Thrives at Wheaton
Often, the transition from high school to college sports is a rough one for young athletes. More physical play, a faster game, demands on their time and fierce competition from other players on the team for playing time can take a toll on those not prepared or committed strongly enough to the task at hand.
February 10, 2010
Atwood profiled on US Sports Camps (USSC) Web site
Julia Atwood attended the Nike Field Hockey Camp at Wheaton for four straight years.
September 20, 2009
Bolte, regional trio featured in Boston Globe West notebook
Margaux Bolte is coming into her own as a junior defender on the Wheaton field hockey team in Norton.
July 6, 2009
Pelkey '02 featured in Bangor (Maine) Daily News
When Andrea Pelkey played for the Nokomis High School girls basketball team, there were times she would take a quick shower after the game and then do the play-by-play for the Nokomis boys game for the cable access channel.
Stoughton’s Asack Earning Collegiate Field Hockey Honors
Wheaton College’s Emily Asack (SHS ’08) and Fitchburg State’s Megan Jacobs (SHS ’07) were both named to their conference all-star teams and Division 3 all-region teams, and both were selected to participate in the 2011 National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Division III Senior Game.
October 12, 2011
Asack found a home with Wheaton College field hockey team
Her senior year at Stoughton High School was winding down in 2008, and Emily Asack had still not settled on a college.
September 21, 2011
Roxbury's Davies Thrives at Wheaton
Often, the transition from high school to college sports is a rough one for young athletes. More physical play, a faster game, demands on their time and fierce competition from other players on the team for playing time can take a toll on those not prepared or committed strongly enough to the task at hand.
February 10, 2010
Atwood profiled on US Sports Camps (USSC) Web site
Julia Atwood attended the Nike Field Hockey Camp at Wheaton for four straight years.
September 20, 2009
Bolte, regional trio featured in Boston Globe West notebook
Margaux Bolte is coming into her own as a junior defender on the Wheaton field hockey team in Norton.
July 6, 2009
Pelkey '02 featured in Bangor (Maine) Daily News
When Andrea Pelkey played for the Nokomis High School girls basketball team, there were times she would take a quick shower after the game and then do the play-by-play for the Nokomis boys game for the cable access channel.
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