Wheelock Athletics News Archives
July 27, 2011
Cutaia works with organization at Mayor's Cup Regatta
Wheelock Director of Athletics Diana Cutaia, an AccesSportAmerica Advisory Council member, poses with Team Webster Bank on July 17 at the annual AccesSportAmerica Mayor's Cup Regatta on the Charles River.
May 5, 2011
Three students, three employees honored with major awards at Wheelock Athletics banquet
Three students and three employees earned major awards on Thursday at the 18th Annual Wheelock Student-Athlete Recognition Banquet, while programs handed out honors to student-athletes.
March 13, 2011
Wheelock lacrosse teams begin initial seasons during upcoming week
The first-year Wheelock men's and women's lacrosse teams debut this week, as the women host a Wednesday contest at 7 p.m. against Rivier before the men travel to Anna Maria for a Friday afternoon match-up at 5 p.m.
March 9, 2011
Wheelock to stage second annual fundraising event for Haiti on March 28
Wheelock student-athletes are collaborating with local corporations to host the Showcase 4 Haiti: An Evening of Solidarity & Service on Monday, March 28, the school's second annual fundraiser benefiting Haitian relief efforts following a devastating 2010 earthquake.
March 7, 2011
Women's soccer volunteers at card-creating event for overseas soldiers
Members of the Wheelock women's soccer team recently volunteered at a Wheelock Scrapbook Club event called "Cards for Soldiers," where players helped create more than 100 cards to be sent overseas for soldiers to send home to their families.
February 28, 2011
Main and Rice lauded by NECC, team draws sportsmanship award
Wheelock men's basketball senior Daniel Main and junior Eric Rice each earned NECC all-league honorable mentions on Monday, as the two were among 15 players across eight NECC squads to draw laurels. As a team, the Wildcats were honored with the NECC Sportsmanship Award.
February 28, 2011
Milton earns first all-conference honor, team draws sportsmanship nod
Wheelock women's basketball sophomore Keneisha Milton earned her first career NECC all-league accolade on Monday, drawing an honorable mention as one of only four underclassmen across nine NECC squads to be recognized. Her team also was lauded with the conference's sportsmanship award for the first time in the league's three-year history.
February 23, 2011
Wheelock joins ECAC, nation's largest multi-divisional league
Wheelock was recently accepted as the newest member of the ECAC, becoming one of nearly 200 Division III institutions to fall under the umbrella of the only multi-divisional conference in the country.
February 22, 2011
Wildcats drop narrow 68-61 decision at Newbury in NECC quarterfinal
The No. 5 Wheelock men's basketball team cut a 12-point deficit to five in the closing moments before slipping in an NECC Tournament quarterfinal, 68-61, against No. 4 Newbury on Tuesday evening at Hellenic's Pappas Athletic Center.
February 21, 2011
Men's hoops begins quest for first NECC Tournament title
The Wheelock men's basketball team begins a quest for its initial NECC Tournament crown on Tuesday with a quarterfinal contest against fourth-seeded Newbury College at 8 p.m.
February 19, 2011
Wildcats slip against regional power Elms during regular-season finale
The Wheelock men's basketball team trailed by only seven points with fewer than five minutes remaining on Saturday at regional power Elms before dropping its regular-season finale, 82-65, during an NECC contest in Picknelly Arena.
February 19, 2011
Wheelock caps two-game home-and-home series with Elms
The Wheelock women's basketball team completed its 2010-11 season on Saturday by finishing a two-game home-and-home series against Elms with a 64-40 loss on Saturday during NECC action in Picknelly Arena.
February 17, 2011
Wildcats down Elms for first time since 2000, fend off comeback bid
The Wheelock women's basketball team downed Elms for the first time in 11 years on Thursday night, warding off a furious comeback for a 68-60 victory during NECC play on Pine Manor's Brunelli Court.
February 16, 2011
Four spring teams deep into preseason, opening contests one month away
Wheelock's spring teams are deep into their third weeks of preseason, with the beginnings of their regular-season slates on the horizon.
February 16, 2011
Softball and men's tennis preseason polls released by NECC
The NECC released a pair of spring preseason polls this week, as Wheelock has been predicted to finish fifth in men's tennis and eighth in softball.
February 15, 2011
Men's hoops to hold NECC's fifth seed after loss to heavyweight Becker
The Wheelock men's basketball team clinched the fifth seed in the upcoming NECC Tournament by falling at regional power Becker, 84-70, on Tuesday in Leicester Gymnasium.
February 15, 2011
Pair combines for big night, Milton breaks boards mark against Lesley
Junior Kayla Drescher and sophomore Keneisha Milton combined for 31 rebounds, eight steals and six blocks on Tuesday during the Wheelock women's basketball team's 54-36 loss to second-place Lesley at Buckingham Browne & Nichols' Nicholas Athletic Center.
February 13, 2011
Wildcats push perennial regional power Salem State to overtime in loss
The Wheelock men's basketball team built a 12-point first-half lead against perennial regional power Salem State on Sunday before falling in overtime, 78-72, at Twohig Gymnasium.
February 12, 2011
Late run carries Wheelock to Senior Day victory over Daniel Webster
A late 10-0 run propelled the Wheelock men's basketball team past Daniel Webster, 79-66, on Saturday during an NECC contest on Senior Day at Pine Manor's Brunelli Court.
February 12, 2011
Wheelock challenges NECC leader Daniel Webster deep into second half
Sophomore Keneisha Milton posted her 10th double-double of the season to help surprising Wheelock keep pace with league leader Daniel Webster deep into the second half of an eventual 59-40 defeat on Saturday at Vagge Gymnasium.
February 10, 2011
Wheelock rallies big on Senior Night, falls short during NECC loss to Becker
The Wheelock women's basketball team celebrated Senior Night on Thursday, turning a 14-point deficit into a four-point hole early in the second half during an eventual 60-43 loss to Becker in NECC play at Pine Manor's Brunelli Court.
February 8, 2011
Wheelock stages large rally at Newbury, suffers 68-62 NECC loss
The Wheelock men's basketball team whittled a 17-point deficit to two late in regulation on Tuesday before dropping a 68-62 decision against nearby NECC counterpart Newbury in Hellenic's Pappas Athletic Center.
February 8, 2011
Late comeback falls short, women drop NECC decision at Newbury
The Wheelock women's basketball team went on a late 10-0 run to pull within nine points before coming up short of Newbury, 55-42, on Tuesday evening in an NECC contest at Hellenic's Pappas Athletic Center.
February 7, 2011
23 Wheelock fall student-athletes corral academic all-league honors
Wheelock had 23 student-athletes across four sports earn NECC Academic All-Conference laurels for the fall 2010 semester. The Wildcats were one citation short of league leader Lesley, which had 24 among its six fall programs.
February 6, 2011
Men's Basketball Volunteers at New England Center for Homeless Veterans
Members of the Wheelock men's basketball team recently volunteered at the nearby New England Center for Homeless Veterans, which helps homeless veterans dealing with addiction, trauma, mental illness, and/or unemployment.
February 5, 2011
Wheelock falls just before buzzer to nationally-regarded Becker, 72-70
NECC leader Becker, which is receiving national votes, took the final lead with seven seconds remaining to negate a furious Wheelock men's basketball comeback, 72-70, on Saturday at Pine Manor's Brunelli Court.
February 3, 2011
Pierce's charity stripe shooting keys late run, Wildcats rally past Lesley
Junior Kyle Pierce went 6-of-6 on free-throw tries during the final 45.7 seconds to key a 10-2 Wheelock run and help the Wildcats rally past Lesley, 56-53, during an NECC men's basketball contest on Thursday at Pine Manor's Brunelli Court.
February 3, 2011
Defense keys Wheelock victory, Wildcats hold third straight below 50
The Wheelock women's basketball team held an opponent to fewer than 50 points for the third straight contest on Thursday, and the Wildcats snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 52-38 victory over Bay Path during an NECC contest at Pine Manor's Brunelli Court.
January 29, 2011
Trio paces Wildcats, DiNuzzo hits 100th three in win over Mitchell
Three players scored at least 17 points, senior Patsy DiNuzzo hit his 100th career three-pointer, and the Wheelock men's basketball team knocked off Mitchell, 80-66, on Saturday in an NECC contest on Pine Manor's Brunelli Court.
January 29, 2011
Wheelock hangs with third-place Mitchell during 48-41 NECC loss
The Wheelock women's basketball team led third-place Mitchell nearly midway through the second half before only trailing by five points with fewer than five minutes remaining in an eventual 48-41 defeat on Saturday in NECC play on Pine Manor's Brunelli Court.
January 28, 2011
Wheelock Athletics launches photo store
Wheelock Athletics is proud to announce the addition of a photo store on its website, where fans of Wildcat teams can purchase images of their favorite student-athletes.
January 27, 2011
Wheelock succumbs to Elms' second-half run in NECC defeat
The Wheelock men's basketball team opened a four-game home stand with a 76-59 loss to two-time defending NECC Tournament champion Elms on Thursday at Pine Manor's Brunelli Court.
January 25, 2011
Main nets 23, Wildcats win third in four tries with 78-70 victory at Lesley
Senior Daniel Main netted 23 points, helping the Wheelock men's basketball team down Lesley, 78-70, during NECC play on Tuesday evening in Buckingham Browne & Nichols' Nicholas Athletic Center.
January 25, 2011
Wildcats open four-game home stand against NECC co-leader Lesley
The Wheelock women's basketball team dropped an NECC decision on Tuesday evening to Lesley, which entered the night as one of two squads with a perfect league mark, by a 47-25 count at Pine Manor's Brunelli Court.
January 22, 2011
Wildcats trim double-digit deficit before falling shy at Southern Vermont
The Wheelock men's basketball team trimmed a double-digit deficit to four points before suffering only its second loss in six all-time meetings with Southern Vermont, dropping a 71-67 decision on Saturday during NECC play in Mountaineer Gymnasium.
January 22, 2011
Milton, Spratling post double-doubles in late defeat at Southern Vermont
Sophomore Keneisha Milton recorded her seventh double-double of the season, tallying a career-high 20 points to go along with 17 rebounds, but Southern Vermont scored the go-ahead hoop with 2.2 seconds remaining in overtime on Saturday to down Wheelock, 61-60, at Mountaineer Gymnasium during NECC play.
January 20, 2011
Trio posts double-doubles, Wildcats drop NECC contest at Becker
Three players posted double-doubles, and the Wheelock women's basketball team chipped an early double-digit deficit to five before coming up short, 64-46, on Thursday evening at Becker's Leicester Gymnasium during an NECC contest.
January 19, 2011
Wildcats turn in historic defensive effort, down regional power Emerson
Behind the best defensive showing in program history, the Wheelock men's basketball team knocked off perennial regional power Emerson, 66-49, on Wednesday evening in Emerson's Brown & Plofker Gym.
January 17, 2011
Main becomes second Wheelock men's basketball player with 1,000 points
Senior Daniel Main became the second player in the Wheelock men's basketball program's four-year history to reach the 1,000-point plateau by scoring 17 points on Saturday during an NECC contest at Mitchell in New London, Conn.
January 15, 2011
Main reaches 1,000-point plateau, helps Wheelock snap five-game skid
Senior Daniel Main became the second player in the Wheelock men's basketball team's four-year history to reach the 1,000-point plateau while helping the Wildcats to an 81-69 victory at Mitchell on Saturday during an NECC contest at the Yarnall Athletic Center.
January 13, 2011
Wildcats fall to defending NECC regular-season champion Daniel Webster
The Wheelock women's basketball team fell to surging defending NECC regular-season champion Daniel Webster on Thursday evening at Pine Manor's Brunelli Court, 85-34.
January 11, 2011
Drescher, Milton approach double-doubles at NECC counterpart Mitchell
Junior Kayla Drescher and sophomore Keneisha Milton both approached double-doubles on Tuesday afternoon as the Wheelock women's basketball team fell at NECC counterpart Mitchell, 60-34, in the Yarnall Athletic Center.
January 10, 2011
Wheelock among 14 Division III schools to draw community service award
Wheelock's Department of Athletics is among 14 from around Division III slated to be honored with a Jostens Community Service Award by the National Association of Division III Athletic Administrators. Honorees will be recognized on Saturday during the NADIIIAA reception at the NCAA Convention in San Antonio.
January 8, 2011
Wildcats take on NECC counterpart Newbury, Higgins totals career high
The Wheelock men's basketball team led Newbury late in the opening half on Saturday during a NECC contest before the Nighthawks used a quick spurt to come from behind and pull away for a 72-54 victory on Pine Manor's Brunelli Court.
January 8, 2011
Wheelock slips from first-place tie with NECC loss to Newbury
The Wheelock women's basketball team, which entered Saturday tied for first place in the NECC, was denied its first 3-0 league start in 14 seasons as a conference member by dropping a 54-35 decision to Newbury at Pine Manor's Brunelli Court.
January 6, 2011
Wildcats post fifth close loss, fall 81-72 to Anna Maria, as Main nets 22
The Wheelock men's basketball team played a back-and-forth first half with Anna Maria on Thursday before falling shy, 81-72, at Pine Manor's Brunelli Court. Now 4-7, the Wildcats have suffered each of their past five losses by nine points or less.
January 5, 2011
Ramsey buries six treys, Milton ties boards mark during Wheelock win
Freshman Jessica Ramsey buried six three-pointers while netting 23 points, and sophomore Keneisha Milton tied her own school record with 18 rebounds to send the Wheelock women's basketball team past Pine Manor, 64-53, on Wednesday as the host school on the Gators' Brunelli Court.
January 4, 2011
Early lead slips away in Wheelock's loss to 2010 NCAA qualifier Gordon
The Wheelock men's basketball team raced out to a 14-point first-half advantage against 2010 NCAA Tournament qualifier Gordon on Tuesday before succumbing to the visiting Fighting Scots, 72-65, at Pine Manor's Brunelli Court.
January 3, 2011
Wildcats end 19-day hiatus, oppose MIT for initial time
In a match-up between a pair of women's basketball teams each returning to the hardwood for the first time in at least 19 days, Wheelock fell at MIT in the programs' initial meeting, 50-33, on Monday at Rockwell Cage.
December 17, 2010
Veteran assistant David Ulm named men's soccer head coach
Wheelock has hired David Ulm as its men's soccer head coach, Director of Athletics Diana Cutaia announced on Friday. Ulm spent the past five seasons as an assistant college coach in the Boston area, including the last four at Curry.
December 14, 2010
Wildcats stick with Mount Ida until late, close first semester with loss
The Wheelock men's basketball team trailed by just one point with less than two and a half minutes remaining before falling, 62-53, to Mount Ida at the Mount Ida Athletic Center on Tuesday evening.
December 14, 2010
Women's hoops takes on 2010 NCAA qualifier MCLA in semester finale
The Wheelock women's basketball team finished up its first-semester slate against 2010 NCAA Tournament qualifier MCLA on Tuesday, limiting a Trailblazer offense that averaged 77.3 points in its past three games during a 64-32 loss in the Amsler Campus Center.
December 13, 2010
Milton shares NECC Player of the Week nod behind two big performances
Wheelock women's basketball sophomore Keneisha Milton was named NECC Co-Player of the Week for the week ending on Sunday, Dec. 12. Milton became the first member of her program to be named player of the week in the NECC's three-year history, and the second to earn a weekly accolade.
December 11, 2010
Wheelock suffers second overtime defeat, falls late at Daniel Webster
The Wheelock men's basketball team played its third overtime contest in eight games this winter on Saturday, succumbing late in a 79-77 loss to Daniel Webster during NECC action at Vagge Gymnasium.
December 11, 2010
Holliday's last-second hoop lifts Wheelock past Bay Path, to 2-0 in NECC
Senior Joy Holliday drilled a tie-breaking jumper with 1.2 seconds left, lifting the Wheelock women's basketball team to a 2-0 NECC start with a 53-51 victory over Bay Path on Saturday at the Bartley Center.
December 9, 2010
Wildcats overcome double-digit deficit, earn first victory over Curry
The Wheelock men's basketball team overcame an 11-point second-half deficit, and juniors Max Kaim and Victor Kashouh both hit critical three-pointers down the stretch to push the Wildcats past Curry, 68-58, on Thursday in the Curry Student Center.
December 8, 2010
Golden elevated to full-time position within athletic department
Wheelock has elevated Patrick Golden to a full-time position as an athletics assistant, Director of Athletics Diana Cutaia announced on Wednesday. Golden initially joined the staff in September.
December 7, 2010
Balanced scoring effort propels Wheelock, Wildcats hold off Mountaineers
Six players scored at least nine points, and the balanced scoring effort helped the Wheelock men's basketball team hold off a furious rally by Southern Vermont during an 89-78 triumph in each squad's NECC opener Tuesday evening on Pine Manor's Brunelli Court.
December 7, 2010
Milton's near triple-double lifts Wheelock to win over Southern Vermont
Sophomore Keneisha Milton neared a triple-double while scoring the go-ahead bucket with 2:48 remaining before the Wheelock women's basketball team pulled away for a 50-42 victory over Southern Vermont during each team's NECC opener on Tuesday at Pine Manor's Brunelli Court.
December 2, 2010
Pierce breaks program assists mark, late free throws cap win at Endicott
Junior Kyle Pierce, who set a school record with 12 assists, hit four free throws in the final 10 seconds to pull the Wheelock men's basketball team away from Endicott during a 73-68 victory on Thursday at MacDonald Gymnasium.
December 2, 2010
Brown nets career-high 17, women's hoops travels to UMass Boston
The Wheelock women's basketball team hit the road for the first time since Nov. 16 on Thursday night, taking on UMass Boston in the Clark Athletic Center, where it fell, 72-42.
November 23, 2010
Kashouh breaks steals mark, Emmanuel downs Wheelock late in overtime
Wheelock men's basketball junior Victor Kashouh notched a school-record 10 steals, and senior Daniel Main netted a career-high-tying 27 points, but Emmanuel took a late lead in overtime and held on for a 92-91 victory on Tuesday evening at Pine Manor's Brunelli Court.
November 22, 2010
Wildcats trail Pilgrim neighbor Simmons by five at half during defeat
The Wheelock women's basketball team trailed by only five points at halftime against Pilgrim Road neighbor Simmons on Monday before falling to the Sharks, 67-41, at the Holmes Sports Center.
November 20, 2010
Wheelock leads No. 22 Plattsburgh State until latter stages of tourney loss
The Wheelock men's basketball team led No. 22 Plattsburgh State with fewer than seven minutes remaining on Saturday during the consolation game of Manhattanville's Castle Classic before falling, 86-69, in Kennedy Gymnasium.
November 20, 2010
Holliday, Milton nab double-doubles, Wheelock stays close until late
Senior Joy Holliday and sophomore Keneisha Milton each recorded double-doubles, and the Wheelock women's basketball team held with Albertus Magnus until late before the Falcons pulled away for a 66-53 victory on Saturday at Pine Manor's Brunelli Court.
November 19, 2010
Men's hoops faces first non-region opponent during Manhattanville tournament
In the first contest against a non-region team in its four-year history, the Wheelock men's basketball team fell in the first round of Manhattanville's Castle Classic, 76-55, to the hosts on Friday evening in Kennedy Gymnasium.
November 18, 2010
Wheelock men third as NECC releases preseason basketball polls
The Wheelock men's basketball team has been predicted to finish third out of eight NECC teams during the winter of 2010-11, as polls including both Wildcat basketball programs were released on Thursday.
November 18, 2010
Veteran college coach Fox hired to guide softball program
Wheelock has hired Julie Fox as its softball head coach, Director of Athletics Diana Cutaia announced on Thursday. Already a veteran college head coach, Fox guided nearby MIT for the past four springs.
November 16, 2010
Women's hoops opens year at Coast Guard, Drescher nears double-double
The Wheelock women's basketball team opened its 2010-11 season on the road at Coast Guard on Tuesday, when the Wildcats lost in Merriman Gymnasium by an 87-31 decision.
November 15, 2010
Charity stripe success lifts Wheelock to overtime win against Wentworth
The Wheelock men's basketball team shot 15-for-18 on free-throw tries in overtime, and the Wildcats pulled away from Wentworth for an 87-80 victory in the season opener for both squads on Monday at Pine Manor's Brunelli Court.
November 14, 2010
Experience and depth look to buoy women's basketball
With 10 returners and five newcomers bolstering a deep roster this winter, the Wheelock women's basketball team looks to find success by relying upon an experienced corps after the Wildcats suffered more than half of their league losses by 10 points or fewer in 2009-10.
November 12, 2010
Fourth-year Wheelock men's basketball team aims for third postseason berth
Four years ago, the Wheelock men's basketball team had yet to play even a minute of action in program history. Two seasons ago, the Wildcats advanced to the conference semifinals, and one winter ago, they duplicated that feat before coming within one minute of advancing to the title game.
November 8, 2010
Race and Koh earn major honors, five Wildcats land all-league nods
Wheelock field hockey senior Meredith Race and head coach Kyoungho Koh both earned major NECC awards on Monday, when the squad also drew the league's sportsmanship honor and five Wildcats landed on the all-conference first team.
November 8, 2010
Men's soccer nabs second straight NECC Sportsmanship Award
The Wheelock men's soccer team earned the NECC Sportsmanship Award for the second straight season, it was announced on Monday. The Wildcats completed their second year of varsity play this fall.
November 8, 2010
Women's soccer earns fifth sportsmanship honor in seven years
The Wheelock women's soccer team earned the NECC Sportsmanship Award for the second time in three years, it was announced on Monday. The Wildcats were honored with their league's sportsmanship award for the fifth time in the past seven seasons after drawing the accolade during three of their final four years in the NAC.
November 3, 2010
Wildcats nab lead, fall in semifinals to two-time defending champ Becker
The third-ranked Wheelock field hockey team scored the first two goals on Wednesday evening before falling, 3-2, against No. 2 Becker, which scored the game-winner with 38 seconds remaining during an NECC Tournament semifinal contest at Alumni Field.
November 1, 2010
Wheelock begins NECC Tournament play on Wednesday
The Wheelock field hockey team heads into the four-team NECC Tournament this week as the third seed, as the Wildcats will begin pursuit of their first league championship by opposing No. 2 Becker on Wednesday during a semifinal in Leicester at 5 p.m.
October 30, 2010
Savvoulides scores four, all five seniors play roles in Senior Day victory
Sophomore Despina Savvoulides scored a career-high four times, and all five Wheelock field hockey seniors made contributions during Senior Day on Saturday in a 7-0 NECC victory over Bay Path at Winsor Field.
October 30, 2010
Perry's late marker lifts Wheelock to 2-1 victory over Southern Vermont
Junior Adriana Perry broke a tie with 10:22 remaining, sending the Wheelock women's soccer team to a 2-1 victory over Southern Vermont on Senior Day in a NECC contest at Winsor Field.
October 30, 2010
Wildcats finish as NECC runner-up, four notch career-best times
Behind career-best times from four runners, the Wheelock women's cross country team took second place at the NECC Championship on Saturday in a meet hosted by Mitchell at Harkness Memorial State Park.
October 29, 2010
Chang honored on Senior Day, Wildcats post strong second half
The Wheelock men's soccer team completed its second varsity season with a strong second-half performance against Southern Vermont on Friday, and senior Wilson Chang was honored during a pregame Senior Day ceremony prior to the Wildcats' 7-0 loss in NECC action at Pine Manor's Hedley Field.
October 28, 2010
Wildcats clamp down on nation's 18th-ranked offense for opening 47 minutes
The Wheelock field hockey team held the nation's 18th-ranked offense to one goal during the opening 46:59 while yielding all but one marker in the contest to the second-leading scorer in Division III in a 5-0 loss to Clark on Thursday evening at Winsor Field.
October 27, 2010
Wheelock completes road slate with trip to NECC counterpart Elms
The Wheelock men's soccer team completed the road portion of its schedule on Wednesday evening, facing NECC counterpart Elms, which was fresh off an eight-day layoff, and falling, 10-0, on Leary Field.
October 27, 2010
Wildcats limit Blazers during second half of NECC contest
The Wheelock women's soccer team yielded only one goal to Elms during the final 48:41 on Wednesday evening during a 6-0 loss in NECC action on Winsor Field.
October 26, 2010
Wheelock drops decision to NECC regular-season champ Daniel Webster
The Wheelock field hockey team dropped a 3-0 NECC decision to Daniel Webster on Tuesday at Woods Field, allowing the Eagles to clinch the regular-season championship and the top seed in the postseason tournament.
October 26, 2010
Gaudette, Sideri sweep NECC weekly honors
Wheelock women's cross country junior Maria Sideri and freshman Danielle Gaudette swept the NECC weekly honors for the week ending on Sunday, Oct. 24.
October 25, 2010
Perry finds back of net, Chiesa stops 14 against NECC foe Newbury
Junior Adriana Perry netted her second goal of the season during the Wheelock women's soccer team's 8-1 defeat at the hands of Newbury on Monday at Pine Manor's Hedley Field.
October 23, 2010
Widdison gives Wheelock lead, Becker rallies late in key NECC game
During a key NECC field hockey match-up, Becker scored twice in the final 3:09 for a 2-1 victory at Wheelock on Saturday at Winsor Field. Senior Kara Widdison scored, while classmate Meredith Race made three saves.
October 23, 2010
Driscoll finds back of net against NECC heavyweight Mitchell
Freshman Ian Driscoll netted his first career tally on Saturday for the Wheelock men's soccer team, as the Wildcats dropped a 7-1 NECC decision at Alumni Field to Mitchell, one of two remaining squads undefeated in league play.
October 23, 2010
Women's soccer travels to Connecticut, faces second-place Mitchell
The Wheelock women's soccer team took on second-place Mitchell during a NECC contest on Saturday at Alumni Field, where the Wildcats dropped a 7-0 decision.
October 23, 2010
Trio of Wildcats posts season-best times at three-team Wellesley invite
In its final tune-up prior to next week's NECC Championship, the Wheelock women's cross country squad took part in the three-team Wellesley Invitational on Saturday.
October 21, 2010
Restrepo tallies first marker as Wildcats oppose Eastern Nazarene
Freshman Nicholas Restrepo scored his first career goal for the Wheelock men's soccer team on Thursday, knotting the contest with a 19th-minute strike before Eastern Nazarene slowly pulled away for a 6-1 victory at Pine Manor's Hedley Field.
October 20, 2010
Wheelock nets five in 12-minute span, downs homestanding Rivier
The Wheelock field hockey team built upon a 1-0 lead by netting five goals during an 11:50 span of the second half en route to a 6-1 victory over Rivier on Wednesday at Raider Field.
October 19, 2010
Wheelock hosts first NECC game since Oct. 2, opposes Bay Path
In its first home game since Oct. 7, and first league contest at Winsor Field since Oct. 2, the Wheelock women's soccer team dropped an NECC decision to Bay Path, 5-0, on Tuesday evening.
October 18, 2010
Savvoulides earns pair of accolades, including second NECC honor
Wheelock field hockey sophomore Despina Savvoulides was named NECC Player of the Week for the second time in four weeks, earning the accolade for the week ending on Sunday, Oct. 17. She also landed on the womensfieldhockey.com weekly honor roll.
October 16, 2010
Wheelock edges closer to first place in NECC with 3-1 victory at Elms
The Wheelock field hockey team moved within half a game of first place in the NECC on Saturday behind a 3-1 victory at Elms on Leary Field.
October 16, 2010
Patch turns away 20 in goalkeeping debut during return to home state
During its first trip to the state of New Hampshire, the two-year-old Wheelock men's soccer team held Daniel Webster off the scoreboard until the 36th minute on Saturday, receiving 20 saves from freshman and state native EJ Patch in his collegiate goalkeeping debut during a 6-0 defeat on Eagle Field.
October 16, 2010
Women's soccer holds close with Daniel Webster during NECC contest
During its first game in seven days, the Wheelock women's soccer team trailed just 2-0 heading into the 77th minute on Saturday against Daniel Webster before succumbing, 4-0, during NECC play at Eagle Field.
October 15, 2010
Trio of Wildcats improve upon 2009 times during Saints Invitational
The Wheelock women's cross country team took 17th during Emmanuel's Saints Invitational on Friday in Franklin Park, as a trio of Wildcats improved upon their times from last year's race.
October 14, 2010
Chang tallies again, Wheelock posts strong second half in loss to Newbury
Senior Wilson Chang tallied for the second straight game, and the Wheelock men's soccer team turned in a strong second-half effort despite a 4-1 loss to Newbury during NECC play on Thursday at Pine Manor's Hedley Field.
October 12, 2010
Savvoulides' OT winner sends Wheelock past Becker in finals rematch
In a rematch of the 2009 NECC Tournament championship game, sophomore Despina Savvoulides scored with 3:34 left in the second overtime period to lift the Wheelock field hockey team past two-time defending league champion Becker, 2-1, on Tuesday evening at Alumni Field.
October 9, 2010
Chang nets first marker as Wheelock takes on NECC power Lesley
Senior Wilson Chang scored his first collegiate goal, and junior Bobby Venning made 20 saves during his second career appearance in net on Saturday during the Wheelock men's soccer team's 8-1 loss to NECC power Lesley at Buckingham Browne & Nichols' Edward Field.
October 9, 2010
Chiesa stops 16, Wheelock limits defending NECC champ Lesley early
The Wheelock women's soccer team yielded only two goals during the opening nearly 43 minutes against defending NECC Tournament champion Lesley on Saturday before falling, 9-0, at Buckingham Browne & Nichols' Edward Field.
October 7, 2010
Cutaia one of five Boston-area women lauded for community service
Wheelock Director of Athletics Diana Cutaia was one of five women lauded last Friday at the inaugural Cheers To Confidence event for their work in bringing awareness and opportunity to children's and women's issues in the Boston community.
October 7, 2010
Wildcats break from NECC play for final time, oppose UMass Boston
The Wheelock women's soccer team took its final break from NECC play on Thursday evening, hosting LEC foe UMass Boston during a non-league contest under the lights of Winsor Field.
October 6, 2010
Rogers, Ross net three points apiece in victory at Bay Path
Senior Michaela Ross and sophomore Taylor Rogers each recorded a goal and an assist on Wednesday, and the Wheelock field hockey team forged a 5-0 first-half lead en route to a 6-1 victory against Bay Path in NECC action at Ryan Field.
October 5, 2010
Wheelock to host annual Midnight Madness celebration on October 14
The Wheelock Department of Athletics will hold its annual Midnight Madness celebration on Thursday, Oct. 14, at 9:30 p.m. in Simmons' Holmes Sports Center. The event will include a school-wide dodgeball game, team introductions, a DJ, and an appearance by Willy the Wildcat, the school's mascot.
October 4, 2010
New Balance and Wheelock Athletics enter into three-year partnership
The Wheelock Department of Athletics is pleased to announce it has signed a three-year agreement with New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc., that will provide various Wildcat programs with athletic footwear, equipment and apparel for training, practices and competitions.
October 2, 2010
Wildcats fall to Daniel Webster, 1-0, in 2009 tournament rematch
In a rematch of a 2009 NECC Tournament semifinal, the Wheelock field hockey team fell to Daniel Webster, 1-0, on Saturday at Winsor Field.
October 2, 2010
Wildcats return from five-game road trip, open NECC play
The Wheelock men's soccer team opened NECC play on Saturday by returning to its home field for the first time since Sept. 8, as the Wildcats dropped a 5-0 decision to Becker on Pine Manor's Hedley Field.
October 2, 2010
Wheelock opens NECC play by hosting Becker
The Wheelock women's soccer team opened NECC play on Saturday at Winsor Field against Becker, falling by a 4-0 count. Junior Alexandra Chiesa made 12 saves for the hosts.
October 2, 2010
Wheelock competes at Gordon invitational, nears top-20 placement
The Wheelock women's cross country team placed 22nd out of 26 teams at Saturday's Pop Crowell Invitational at Gordon, coming within four points of cracking the top 20 in a race that included two Division II institutions.
September 30, 2010
Wildcats fall in overtime against future NECC counterpart Regis
The Wheelock field hockey team slipped at Regis, 2-1, in overtime on Thursday during the teams' final match-up before the Pride joins the Wildcats in the NECC next year.
September 29, 2010
Wheelock faces third city rival of season, meets Emerson for first time
The Wheelock men's soccer team took on its third city rival of the season on Wednesday afternoon, facing Emerson at Rotch Field. Sophomore Dan Campbell made 11 stops.
September 28, 2010
Trio of quick markers sends Wheelock past Elms in NECC opener
The Wheelock field hockey team scored three times during an 8:36 span of the first half on Tuesday en route to a 4-0 victory against Elms on Winsor Field in each squad's NECC opener.
September 28, 2010
Wildcats head to road for first time, Chiesa makes 19 saves at MMA
The Wheelock women's soccer team took to the road for the first time since last October, following up a season-opening six-game homestand with a 7-0 loss at Massachusetts Maritime on Tuesday in Clean Harbors Stadium.
September 27, 2010
Savvoulides earns first career NECC Player of the Week accolade
Wheelock field hockey sophomore Despina Savvoulides was named NECC Player of the Week for the week ending on Sunday, Sept. 26. The honor was the first weekly accolade of Savvoulides' career.
September 26, 2010
Bushway nets first college marker, Campbell stops 22 against Curry
Freshman Zach Bushway scored his first collegiate goal, and sophomore Dan Campbell made 22 saves in his second career goalkeeping appearance during the Wheelock men's soccer team's 9-1 loss at Curry on Sunday at Katz Field.
September 23, 2010
Zamalloa brings 20 years of experience as new tennis coach
Wheelock has hired Emilio Zamalloa as its men's tennis head coach, Director of Athletics and Sport-Based Initiatives Diana Cutaia announced on Thursday.
September 23, 2010
Wheelock ends six-game homestand, falls against future NECC foe Regis
The Wheelock women's soccer team completed a season-opening six-game homestand by holding future NECC counterpart Regis off the scoreboard until the 32nd minute before coming up short, 2-0, on Thursday evening at Winsor Field.
September 22, 2010
Hefford's overtime winner sends Wheelock past Simmons, 3-2
Wheelock field hockey junior Kylie Hefford tallied 6:53 into overtime on Wednesday evening, lifting the host Wildcats past Pilgrim Road neighbor Simmons, 3-2, at Winsor Field.
September 22, 2010
Wildcats oppose Emmanuel in Colleges of the Fenway match-up
The Wheelock men's soccer team took on Emmanuel in a match-up of Colleges of the Fenway institutions on Wednesday evening just off campus at Roberto Clemente Field, where the Saints notched a 7-0 victory.
September 18, 2010
Milton tallies first marker, Chiesa turns aside 23 versus Farmington
In a match-up of former NAC counterparts, the Wheelock women's soccer team fell on Saturday at Winsor Field against UMaine Farmington, 7-1.
September 17, 2010
Women's cross country wins first race in three-year history
The Wheelock women's cross country team picked up the first victory in the three-year-old program's history on Friday, topping an eight-team field during the Eagle Invitational at NECC counterpart Daniel Webster.
September 16, 2010
Wheelock Athletic Department to host "A Night of Magic" fundraiser
Wheelock will host A Night of Magic on Saturday, Sept. 25, with proceeds supporting the department of athletics. The magic show will feature more than a half dozen local performers, including one who has made national television appearances.
September 16, 2010
Wildcats travel to local foe MIT for first time, face surging Engineers
The Wheelock men's soccer team continued a five-game road swing on Thursday afternoon at nearby MIT's Roberts Field, taking on a surging Engineer squad during the teams' first meeting.
September 15, 2010
Wheelock begins home slate, trims Eastern lead before falling short
The Wheelock field hockey team scored a pair of second-half goals during its home opener to trim an Eastern Connecticut State lead before falling, 5-2, on Wednesday evening on Winsor Field.
September 14, 2010
Perry notches initial goal as Wildcat, Wheelock meets Nichols for first time
The Wheelock women's soccer team continued a season-opening six-game homestand on Tuesday under the Winsor Field lights, meeting Nichols for the first time and dropping an 8-1 decision.
September 13, 2010
Wildcats kick off five-game road trip at site of inaugural game
The Wheelock men's soccer team returned to the site of last year's inaugural game in program history on Monday afternoon, squaring off with Suffolk during non-conference play at Dilboy Stadium.
September 13, 2010
Ramsey earns first accolade, named NECC Rookie of the Week
Wheelock women's cross country freshman Jessica Ramsey was named NECC Rookie of the Week for the week ending on Sunday, Sept. 12. Ramsey became the second Wildcat to earn a weekly NECC award in the league's three-year history, and the first rookie to be honored.
September 11, 2010
Wildcats take part in first 5K of season at Roger Williams Invitational
The Wheelock women's cross country team took part in its first five-kilometer race of the season on Saturday, as the Wildcats placed seventh at the Roger Williams Invitational in Colt State Park.
September 10, 2010
Wildcats take on second non-region foe in three games
The Wheelock women's soccer team took on its second non-region opponent in three games, falling to visiting Wisconsin Lutheran, 6-0, on Friday evening under the lights of Winsor Field.
September 9, 2010
Wheelock yields fewest goals to Lasell in three years, completes road trip
The Wheelock field hockey team completed a season-opening two-game road swing on Thursday with a 2-0 loss to Lasell at Grellier Field.
September 8, 2010
Wildcats finish stretch of three games in five days, Kashouh stops 21
The Wheelock men's soccer team finished off a season-opening run of three games in five days on Wednesday against Albertus Magnus at Pine Manor's Hedley Field, where the visitors picked up an 8-0 victory.
September 8, 2010
Wildcats' home-opening run continues, Chiesa turns away 15 shots
The Wheelock women's soccer team continued a run of six consecutive home games to open the season by falling to local foe Eastern Nazarene, 6-0, on Wednesday evening under the lights of Winsor Field.
September 7, 2010
NECC preseason polls released, field hockey picked second
The Wheelock field hockey team has been predicted to finish second in the NECC during the fall of 2010, as polls including five Wildcat programs were released over the weekend.
September 7, 2010
NECC preseason polls released, men's soccer begins second season
The Wheelock men's soccer team has been predicted to finish eighth in the NECC during the fall of 2010, as polls including five Wildcat programs were released over the weekend.
September 7, 2010
NECC preseason polls released, women's soccer picked seventh
The Wheelock women's soccer team has been predicted to finish seventh in the NECC during the fall of 2010, as polls including five Wildcat programs were released over the weekend.
September 7, 2010
NECC preseason polls released, women's cross country returns as defending co-runner-up
The Wheelock women's cross country team has been predicted to finish fourth in the NECC during the fall of 2010, as polls including five Wildcat programs were released over the weekend.
September 6, 2010
Wheelock takes on first non-region opponent in program history
For the first time in its short two-year history, the Wheelock men's soccer team faced a non-region opponent on Monday, as the Wildcats fell against Benedictine (Ill.), 7-0, at Pine Manor's Hedley Field.
September 6, 2010
Wildcats begin season against Benedictine, Chiesa posts 19 stops
The Wheelock women's soccer team opened its season on Monday by playing the first of six consecutive home contests, as the Wildcats dropped a 5-0 decision to Benedictine (Ill.) at Winsor Field.
September 5, 2010
Greene posts 12 saves in debut, Wildcats open 2010 at Western Connecticut
Wheelock freshman keeper Michelle Greene made 12 saves in her collegiate debut on Sunday, while the Wildcats lost their season opener, 5-0, against Western Connecticut State in field hockey action at the WestConn Athletic Complex.
September 4, 2010
Men's soccer begins second season with setback at local foe Regis
The Wheelock men's soccer team opened their second collegiate season on Saturday, suffering a 3-0 setback at Regis.
September 4, 2010
Pair of freshmen paces women's cross country at Emmanuel Tri-Meet
The Wheelock women's cross country team opened its 2010 season at the Emmanuel Tri-Meet on Saturday at Roberto Clemente Field, where freshmen Danielle Gaudette and Jessica Ramsey turned in the Wildcats' top two finishes.
September 3, 2010
Nine newcomers, defensive approach keys for women's soccer
With nine players having departed from the 2009 Wheelock women's soccer team, fourth-year head coach Stephanie Smyrl has gone back to basics for a relatively young bunch with the fall of 2010 on the horizon.
September 2, 2010
Men's soccer readies for second year, welcomes new talent
With the challenges of an initial season of competition behind him and his team, second-year Wheelock men's soccer head coach Sercan Fenerci focused on continuing to build the start-up program during the offseason by adding more seasoned players to the roster in an effort to further the momentum begun toward the end of last fall.
September 1, 2010
Women's cross country returns seven to NECC runner-up
In just two short years of existence, the Wheelock women's cross country team has risen from sixth place at the 2008 league championship to tying for second in 2009, and its third year provides a new head coach but a similarly positive outlook.
August 31, 2010
Field hockey poised for another run at NECC Tournament title
With all 11 starters returning from a 2009 squad that advanced to its first league tournament title game in a decade, the Wheelock field hockey team looks to again contend for an NECC postseason crown while returning a seasoned corps for the 2010 campaign.
August 30, 2010
Second week of preseason begins, regular season on horizon
The second week of fall preseason for Wheelock's student-athletes is underway, while each of the five teams' regular seasons kick off during Labor Day weekend.
August 24, 2010
Boston University graduate Steube joins athletic training staff
Wheelock has hired Kelsey Steube as its assistant athletic trainer, Head Athletic Trainer Jayson Hill announced on Tuesday.
August 24, 2010
Long Island native Sullivan selected as first women's lacrosse coach
Wheelock has hired Elizabeth Sullivan as its first women's lacrosse head coach, Director of Athletics and Sport-Based Initiatives Diana Cutaia announced on Tuesday.
August 20, 2010
Murphy to coach men's and women's cross country teams
Wheelock has hired Kristin Murphy as its men's and women's cross country head coach, Director of Athletics and Sport-Based Initiatives Diana Cutaia announced on Friday.
August 12, 2010
Needham selected as NECC’s nominee for NCAA Woman of the Year
Recent Wheelock graduate Kate Needham, a two-year captain of the women's cross country and men's tennis teams, has been selected as the NECC's nominee for the 20th annual NCAA Woman of the Year award.
August 5, 2010
Hill tabbed as new head athletic trainer
Wheelock has hired Jayson Hill as its head athletic trainer, Director of Athletics and Sport-Based Initiatives Diana Cutaia announced on Thursday.
August 5, 2010
Kessler hired as first full-time sports information director
Wheelock has hired Josh Kessler as its first full-time sports information director, Director of Athletics and Sport-Based Initiatives Diana Cutaia announced on Thursday.
May 5, 2010
Wheelock student athletes participate in the Little Dresses for Africa project
BOSTON, Mass. – Members of the winter and spring Wheelock Athletic teams joined together to help make dresses on Tuesday night as part of the Little Dresses for Africa project. Student athletes, along with members of the Boston Association for the Education of Young Children (BAEYC) partnered together to cut, alter, and sew the dresses, which are made out of pillow cases. (Above: Oginga Walters sews a dress.).
May 4, 2010
Students recognized at annual banquet
BOSTON, Mass. – The largest graduating class of senior athletes was honored Sunday evening at the 17th Annual Athletic Banquet. 19 athletes, including the first male senior athletes to gradate Wheelock were recognized for their commitment to Wheelock athletics. Wheelock student-athletes, faculty, and staff were also honored. Among those recognized were the women’s soccer team, who received the President’s Cup for achieving highest team grade point average.
May 4, 2010
Tennis ends with win and Sportsmanship Award
BOSTON, Mass. - Behind Senior Kate Needham’s gutsy three set victory at #3 singles, the Wheelock Wildcats pulled out a 5-4 win over Newbury College Friday afternoon. In a match that spanned three days due to weather, Wheelock jumped out to a 2-1 lead after number one doubles where Wilson Chang and Bobby Venning teamed to win, 8-5.
April 25, 2010
Mitchell edges Wheelock in final frame
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – A Sara Krolikowski two run homer off the left field foul pole in the top of the seventh inning proved to be the difference in a 6-5 win over Wheelock College in game one of a New England Collegiate Conference double-header Sunday afternoon at Pine Manor College. The Mariners took the second game 11-2 to improve to to 20-10 overall and 12-2 in the NECC. (Above: Amanda Siebert was 2-3 in game two with an RBI and run scored in game one).
April 24, 2010
Tennis shut out by Mitchell in conference action
BOSTON, Mass. - The Wheelock men's tennis team played hard but fell to a very tough Mitchell squad 9-0 on Saturday afternoon at Winsor tennis courts. The win drops Wheelock to 1-9 on the season while Mitchell College remains undefeated at 10-0. The Mariners already clenched the New England Collegiate Conference title with a win earlier this week.
April 24, 2010
Wildcats drop a pair to NECC rival Elms College
CHICOPEE, Mass. – Elms College junior pitcher Destinee Meeker (Bantam, Conn.) pitched a two-hit shutout through five innings of game two, and an eight-run third inning in game one helped lift the Blazers to a doubleheader sweep of Wheelock College in Saturday afternoon’s New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) softball action at Cheryl R. Condon Field. (Above: Both teams join together for a picture after Pink Out Day.)
April 21, 2010
Timely hitting leads Eagles past Wildcats
BOSTON, Mass. – The Wheelock softball team collected nine hits in the first game of Tuesday’s double-header, but left ten runners on base as the Wildcats fell 11-4 in New England Collegiate Conference play. In game two, Daniel Webster senior Kristina Rieger (Concord, NH) shut out the Wildcats, scattering five hits over five innings while striking out three. (Above: Elise Ordile plays stellar defense at shortstop).
April 16, 2010
Robbins selected for New England All-Star Game
BABSON PARK, Mass.- Senior Wheelock College basketball star Sherard Robbins (Malden, Mass.) has been selected by the the New England Basketball Coaches Association (NEBCA) to participate in their annual Division III Senior All-Star Game this Sunday, April 18, at Babson College, with all proceeds benefitting the Coaches vs. Cancer campaign.
April 16, 2010
Tennis falls to UMass Boston in tough battle
BOSTON, Mass. – Sophomore Bobby Venning (Greenfield, NH) defeated Himanshu Dubey in three sets (6-1, 3-6, 6-3) in number two singles last night, but it was the only singles victory as the Wheelock tennis team fell to UMass Boston 7-2 at Winsor Field. Senior Jessi Ritucci (Holliston, Mass.) pushed Brian Sou to three sets in number five singles, but fell in the final set 4-6.
April 7, 2010
Tennis defeats Newbury for first win of the season.
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - Wilson Chang (Lee, Mass.) defeated Nicholas Sehovich in three sets yesterday (7-6, 6-7, 6-0) in number one singles and Robert Venning (Greenfield, NH) defeated Ryan Sevieri in straight sets (6-1, 6-1) as the Wheelock men's tennis team defeated Newbury College 6-3 Tuesday night.
April 5, 2010
Wildcats rally for ten inning win, fall in game two
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Nicole Perullo (Revere, Mass) nailed a single to center field to drive in Elise Ordile (Waltham, Mass.) in the bottom of the tenth inning to propel the Wheelock softball team to a 6-5 win in the first game of a double-header Saturday afternoon. The Newbury Nighthawks came back in game two however, downing the Wildcats 15-4 behind two hit performances from freshman Sarah Young (Waterloo, NY) and sophomore Ariel Ross (Gales Ferry, Conn.).
March 29, 2010
Field hockey team inspires good with Walk 4 Haiti
BOSTON, Mass. – The Wheelock College field hockey team, together with the athletic department, organized and sponsored the first Wildcat Walk 4 Haiti 5K, raising close to $1,000 for the American Red Cross: Haiti Relief & Development Fund. In addition, a $1000 worth of gifts, donations, and discounts helped to provide water, Gatorade, snacks, and food for the event as well as a gift of 200 event t-shirts, donated by a family member of the field hockey team.
March 23, 2010
Details for Sunday's Walk 4 Haiti
BOSTON, Mass. - Looking for more information for this coming Sunday's Walk 4 Haiti sponsored by Wheelock Athletics and the Wheelock field hockey team? Click here for a map of the course, parking directions, and other details regarding the walk that begins at 10:00 am.
March 17, 2010
Tennis team looks for new results with new head coach
BOSTON, Mass. - The Wheelock men's tennis team returns the three top players from last year's team as the Wildcats look to make a run at the New England Collegiate Conference title under first year head coach Sean Duke-Crocker.
March 16, 2010
Softball team ready to build on last season
BOSTON, Mass. – After losing only one starter from the 2009 squad, the Wheelock softball team is looking to build on last year’s success and make a run at the 2010 New England Collegiate Conference title. The Wildcats had a successful trip to Florida where they competed in the Gene Cusic Softball Classic.
March 5, 2010
Field Hockey sponsors Walk 4 Haiti
At this past January 2010 All-Student Athlete meeting, the Wheelock College student-athletes en masse, voted to take forward the Wildcats Walk For Haiti. The idea came out of a brainstorming session of the newly re-elected/appointed field hockey captains for Fall 2010. Since then, two appointed captains have engaged the team to brainstorm, create design, research, and make calls to create the framework for this event.
February 27, 2010
Robbins, Brown, and Main named to NECC All-Conference
ATTLEBORO, Mass. - Three Wheelock Wildcat basketball players were named to the 2009-2010 New England Collegiate Conference all-conference team on Friday as announced by commissioner Del Malloy. Sherard Robbins was named NECC first team, while Sarah Brown and Dan Main both received honorable mention.
February 27, 2010
Wheelock falls in final minute in NECC semi-finals
Leicester, Mass.- The Wheelock men's basketball team came within 50 seconds of advancing to the New England Collegiate Conference Championship game, but a four free-throws in the last minute of play helped the Elms Blazers secure the 66-62 win to advance to tomorrow's finale against Becker College.
February 26, 2010
Preview of semi-final game against Elms College
BOSTON, Mass. – With a convincing 95-67 win over Daniel Webster College in the New England Collegiate College Quarterfinals the Wheelock men’s basketball team advances to the conference semi-finals for the second year in a row. Last season the Wildcats defeated Mitchell College in the quarter-finals, only to fall to eventual tournament champions Elms College in the second round of the playoffs. Friday night, head coach John Preziosa’s team will have another shot at the Blazers.
February 24, 2010
NECC final four information
LEICESTER, Mass. - Becker College is the host of the 2009-2010 New England Collegiate Conference Final Four championship tournament. A fan bus will depart from 37 Pilgrim Road on Firday night at 6:00 pm. Students must sign up in the student life office by noon on Friday. Should the Wildcats advance to Saturday's championship game, a fan bus will depart from the same location at 12:30 pm.
February 23, 2010
Wheelock routs Daniel Webster, advances to semis
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – After splitting the season series in games that were decided by a total of six points, Tuesday night’s New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) quarterfinal matchup between number three Wheelock College and number six Daniel Webster promised to be a nail-biter. But Wheelock shot over fifty percent from the field and had two players with over 20 points en route to a 95-67 win over the Eagles in front of a packed house at Pine Manor College.
February 22, 2010
27 Wildcats named to NECC Academic All-Conference
ATTLEBORO, Mass. – A total of 153 student-athletes have been named to the New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Academic All-Conference Team for the fall 2009 semester, it was announced by Friday by Commissioner Del Malloy. 27 Wheelock Wildcats were named to this list, including 14 members of the women’s soccer team.
February 22, 2010
Wildcats to host Daniel Webster Tuesday night
BOSTON, Mass. - The Wheelock Wildcat men's basketball team has secured the #3 seed for the 2009-2010 New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Men’s Basketball Championship, which begins with quarterfinal matchups on campus sites beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, February 23. Wheelock (15-10, 8-6) will host Daniel Webster College (9-15, 5-9) at 7:00 pm at Pine Manor College in Chestnut Hill. The winner will travel to Becker College on Friday to play against Elms College in the semi-finals.
February 17, 2010
Robbins leads Wildcats on senior night
BOSTON, Mass. – Senior Sherard Robbins (Malden, Mass.)scored a team-high 20 points and three other Wildcats hit double figures as the Wheelock men’s basketball team defeated Newbury College 88-64 Wednesday night at Simmons College. Freshman Chris Torres (Brockton, Mass.) led the Nighthawks with 20 points while fellow Freshman Timothy Young (Brockton, Mass.) hit 4 three pointers in scoring 17 points.
February 11, 2010
Wildcats fall to SVC in conference action
BENNINGTON, Vt. – The Southern Vermont College men’s basketball team hosted New England Collegiate Conference foe the Wheelock College Wildcats winning 78-75 Thursday night in the Field House. Southern Vermont fended off a Wildcat rally that cut a 13 point SVC lead down to one point at the break.
February 11, 2010
Wheelock rally falls short
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – The Wheelock women’s basketball team rallied from a 17 point deficit to within four, but the comeback fell short as the Wildcats fell to Becker College 55-49 Thursday night in New England Collegiate Conference action. The Hawks had three players in double-digits including junior Heidi Miller (Sanbornton, NH) who scored a team-high 16 points and grabbed 17 rebounds. Wheelock’s Keneisha Milton (Boston, Mass.) led the attack with 15 points and a game-high 18 boards.
February 9, 2010
Wheelock battles tough in loss to Eagles
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – The Wheelock Wildcats jumped out to the early lead Thursday night, but Daniel Webster held on for the 65-57 game Tuesday night at Pine Manor College. The win improves the Eagles to a perfect 12-0 in the New England Collegiate Conference and 17-4 overall. Wheelock falls to 4-16 and 2-8 in the NECC.
February 6, 2010
Wheelock edges Lesley 61-58 in NECC thriller
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Victor Kashouh (Providence, RI) tipped in a missed shot by Max Kaim (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) with four seconds remaining to lead the Wheelock men's basketball team to a 61-58 win over Lesley University Saturday night in New England Collegiate Conference action.
February 4, 2010
Framingham rallies for win over Wildcats
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Framingham State rallied from a ten point deficit in the second half to defeat the Wheelock Wildcats 58-52 Thursday night at Pine Manor College. Senior Darius Yarrell (Brockton, Mass.) led the Rams with 15 points while Junior Brendan Carter (South Boston, Mass.) recorded four of the Rams ten blocks on defense and grabbed a team-high ten boards. Wheelock junior Dan Main (Hopedale, Mass.) was 11-12 from the free throw line on his way to a game-high 18 points for head coach John Preziosa’s team.
February 2, 2010
Hanson shoots Eagles past Wildcats
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – There were few spots on the court where Daniel Webster guard Chris Hanson (Salem, Mass.) couldn’t make a shot, as the junior’s 28 points led the Eagles to a 75-71 win over Wheelock College in New England Collegiate Conference action. Hanson was 7-14 from behind the arc and 9-16 from the floor to match Wheelock senior forward Sherard Robbins (Malden, Mass.) who was 11-15 for 28 points as well.
February 2, 2010
Robbins named NECC Player of the Week
PLAYER OF THE WEEK — Wheelock College senior forward Sherard Robbins (Malden, Mass.) sparked the Wildcats to a 2-0 week, defeating Lesley 65-55 and Elms 87-82 in overtime action. Robbins who comes off last week’s 1,000 point milestone nailed two double-double performances including 29 points and 15 rebounds in a barn burner against the Blazers. He averaged 25.5 points, 14.5 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 2.0 blocks and 0.5 steals. For the week, Robbins shot 56% (20-for-36) from the field and 73% (11-for-15) from the free-throw line.
February 2, 2010
Wheelock boxes out win over visiting Bay Path
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Three Wildcat players hit double –digits Tuesday night as Wheelock College defeated Bay Path College 47-38 in New England Collegiate Conference action. Senior Elise Ordile (Waltham, Mass.) led all scores with 13 points, while fellow senior captains Sarah Brown (Plainville, Conn.) and Kerry Casey each netted ten points. The win improves Wheelock’s record to 3-5 in the NECC and 4-13 overall, while Bay Path falls to 4-14 overall and 1-9 in the conference. Wheelock is currently tied with Newbury College for sixth place in the NECC.
January 30, 2010
Wildcats upset Blazers in over-time
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – The Wheelock men’s basketball team battled back from a 13 point second half deficit to defeat second place Elms College 87-82 in overtime Saturday afternoon in front of 142 fans at Pine Manor College. Senior Sherard Robbins (Malden, Mass.) scored a game-high 29 points and 15 rebounds as the Wildcats improved to 12-6 on the season and 5-3 in the New England Collegiate Conference. The loss drops Elms to 13-6 on the season and 6-2 in the NECC.
January 30, 2010
Second half propels Mitchell past Wheelock
NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Mitchell College women’s basketball team used a strong second half to notch its third straight victory, 66-50, over Wheelock College on Saturday afternoon at the Yarnall Athletic Center.
January 28, 2010
Wildcats survive late Lesley surge for win
CHESNTUT HILL, Mass. - The Wheelock College men’s basketball team survived a late second half surge to pull out the win over NECC rival Lesley University 65-55 Thursday night at Pine Manor College. The Wildcats looked to be cruising to their third win in a row, leading by 27 points with 5:52 remaining in regulation, but the Lynx, led by Senior captain Alexander Green III (Baton Rouge, La.)went on a 21-4 run to set the final score. Green scored 12 of his team-high 18 points during the run, as well as notching two steals and a three assists.
January 27, 2010
Donate your lightly used shoes
BOSTON, Mass. – Wheelock athletics is currently sponsoring a shoe drive in support of the Soles 4 Souls organization, a Nashville-based charity that collects shoes from the warehouses of footwear companies as well as from individuals to donate to those who have been affected by disaster. The Wildcats are collecting lightly used shoes that will be donated to Project Haiti in an effort to provide shoes for the survivors of the Haitian earthquake.
January 27, 2010
Robbins and Brown reach milestones
BOSTON, Mass. – The names of Sarah Brown and Sherard Robbins were etched into the Wheelock record books over the past two weeks, as the two senior basketball stars scored the 1,000th point of their respective careers just three days apart. Robbins reached his mark during a home win against Southern Vermont College, becoming the first men’s basketball player to reach the milestone, while Brown drilled a triple at Becker College to become only the third women’s player to do so.
January 26, 2010
Strong second half propels Blazers past Wildcats
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Wheelock College(3-11, 2-3 NECC) trailed by only five at the half, but Elms College (6-10, 5-2 NECC) came out on fire in the second half to walk away with a 73-53 win Tuesday night at Pine Manor College. Wheelock was led by freshman Keneisha Milton (Boston, Mass.), who pulled down a game-high 17 rebounds and senior Sarah Brown (Plainville, Conn.), who scored 18 points on the night. (Above: Keneisha Milton.)
January 23, 2010
Wheelock races past Mitchell, 85-61
NEW LONDON, Conn. – Sophomore Max Kaim (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) four Wildcats in double figures with 17 points as Wheelock College defeated Mitchell College 85-61 Saturday afternoon at the Yarnell Athletic Center. Kaim shot 8-9 from the field and added five steals. Wheelock (10-6 overall, 3-3 NECC) shot 55 percent in the game and held a 41-35 advantage on the glass. (Above: Wheelock sophomore Max Kaim).
January 23, 2010
Wheelock stages final minute comeback over Bay Path
HOLYOKE, Mass.—Defense was the name of tonight’s New England Collegiate Conference match-up, the Wheelock College Wildcats took advantage of some last minute fouls made by the Wildcats of Bay Path to take the lead and win the game 48-46. (Above: Wheelock junior point guard Joy Holiday).
January 19, 2010
Wheelock women lose bid for third consecutive win
LEICESTER, Mass - Senior guard Sarah Brown scored the 1,000th point of her career and teammates Elise Ordile and Keneisha Milton had career nights, but the Wheelock Wildcats fell to Becker College 79-64 Tuesday night in NECC action. (Above: Sarah Brown nailed a triple with under five minutes remaining to reach 1,000 career points. Brown finished with 16 points on the night.)
January 19, 2010
Basketball teams lend their time to Wheelock Family Theatre
Members of the men’s and women’s basketball teams did some community service work for the Wheelock Family Theatre last week, helping the crew prepare for the upcoming performance of HONK! which will run from January 29th through February 28th.
January 16, 2010
Robbins hits 1,000 as Wildcats down Mountaineers
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Sophomore Kyle Pierce (Burlington, Mass.) found a wide-open Eric Rice (Woburn, Mass.) for a two-foot jumper with 13 seconds remaining to propel Wheelock College to a dramatic 64-62 win over Southern Vermont College in front of a packed house Saturday afternoon at Pine Manor College.
January 16, 2010
Holiday leads Wildcats to second straight win
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass.- After a shaky start to the season, the Wheelock Wildcats posted back-to-back wins this week, defeating Southern Vermont College 65-42 Saturday afternoon at Pine Manor College. The win improves Wheelock’s record to 2-9 overall and 1-1 in the New England Collegiate Conference, while Southern Vermont College falls to 1-11 on the season and 0-5 in NECC play. (Above: Freshman Keneisha Milton goes in for the score.)
January 14, 2010
Defense key to early Wildcat success, Kashouh ranked in top five in the country in steals
Boston, Mass. – There is a saying in sports that offense wins games, and defense wins championships. If that is true, the Wheelock men’s basketball team is in a great position to make a run at the New England Collegiate Conference title with the way their defense is performing. (Above: Kashouh left, and Kaim are leading the Wildcats on defense).
January 12, 2010
Becker uses second chance points to defeat Wildcats
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Four players scored in double-digits for the Wheelock College men’s basketball team, but the Becker College Hawks dominated the boards in handing the Wildcats their first conference loss, 73-64 at Pine Manor College Tuesday night. The win improves Becker’s record to 6-7 overall and 2-0 in the New England Collegiate Conference while Wheelock falls to 8-4 overall and 1-1 in the NECC. (Above: Victor Kashouh scored a season-high 12 points).
January 11, 2010
Brown heats up in Wildcat loss
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Wheelock Senior captain Sarah Brown (Plainville, Conn.) scored a season and game-high 17 points and fellow captain Elise Ordile (Waltham, Mass.) netted a double-double, but Mount Ida proved too much down the stretch as the Wildcats fell to the Mustangs 57-51 at Pine Manor College on Monday night. The win evens the Mustangs’ record to 7-7, while Wheelock continues searching for its first win at 0-9. (Above: Sarah Brown goes in for the score.)
January 9, 2010
Wheelock defeats Mitchell 98-75 for first NECC win
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Three players scored over 20 points as the Wheelock Wildcats men’s basketball team defeated Mitchell College 98-75 Saturday afternoon in their first New England Collegiate Conference game of the season. Dan Main (Hopedale, Mass.) scored 22 points, Sherard Robbins knocked in 21, and Max Kaim (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) added 20 as the Wildcats had their largest offensive output of the season.
January 9, 2010
Mitchell outlasts Wheelock in women’s hoops
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Senior co-captains Sarah Brown (Plainville, Conn.) and Elise Ordile (Waltham, Mss.) each scored 13 points for Wheelock, but it wasn’t enough as the Wildcats fell to Mitchell College 57-47 in New England Collegiate Conference play Saturday afternoon at Pine Manor College. The win improves Mitchell to 2-0 in the NECC and 2-5 overall while Wheelock falls to 0-7 on the season.
January 8, 2010
Kaim drops 25 in Wildcat loss
PAXTON, Mass. – The Wheelock men’s basketball team rallied from a 16 point deficit Thursday night, but it wasn’t enough as the Wildcats fell to Anna Maria College 81-78 at the Fuller Activities Center. The AMCATS remain unbeaten at home and improve their overall record to 5-6, while the Wildcats drop to 7-3.
January 6, 2010
Wheelock Locks Down Eastern Nazarene, 83-59.
Quincy, Mass.- The Wheelock men’s basketball team began 2010 where they left off in 2009, defeating Eastern Nazarene College 83-59 for their third straight victory on the season. The win improves the Wildcats record to 7-2 while the Lions fall to 0-10 on the season.
January 6, 2010
Drescher stars in Wildcat loss
PAXTON, Mass. – Kayla Drescher (Wallingford, Conn.) was the star for Wheelock Tuesday night, scoring nine points and grabbing 11 rebounds, but the Wildcats fell to Anna Maria College 52-31 in the first game of the new year. Anna Maria was paced by Samantha Ashton’s 16 points, 13 rebounds, five blocks four assists, and four 3-pointers, to improve the AMCATS to 7-4 overall, while Wheelock drops to 0-6.
December 17, 2009
Daniel Lee named first head men’s lacrosse coach
BOSTON, Mass. – Today Wheelock College Director of Athletics Diana Cutaia announced that Daniel Lee will head the College’s inaugural men’s lacrosse team, which is set to begin intercollegiate play in the spring of 2011.
December 15, 2009
Main's sharp shooting leads Wildcats to win
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Junior captain Dan Main (Hopedale, Mass.) scored 20 points and Sherard Robbins (Malden, Mass.) grabbed a game-high 14 boards to the lead the Wheelock College Wildcats to a dramatic 72-66 win over Mount Ida College in front of a packed house at Pine Manor College. The Wildcats shot 9-12 from the free throw line over the last 1:07 of the game to help secure the win. (Above: Dan Main makes a move towards the hoop.)
December 14, 2009
Ordile scores 12 as Wildcats fall to MCLA
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Senior Elise Ordile (Waltham, Mass.) scored a team-high 12 points and Sarah Brown (Plainville, Conn.), but the Massachesettes College of Liberal Arts offense was much too potent as Wheelock College fell 76-39 Monday night at Pine Manor College. (Above: Elise Ordile).
December 12, 2009
Rockin' Robbins
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Senior Sherard Robbins (Malden, Mass.) scored a game-high 26 points while grabbing 16 rebounds to lead the Wheelock College Wildcats to a convincing 72-57 win over Endicott College Saturday afternoon. Robbins was 9-16 from the floor and a perfect 8-8 from the free-throw line as Wheelock improved to 5-2 on the season while Endicott fell to 3-6. Sophomore Max Kaim (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) and junior Dan Main were also in double-digits for head coach John Preziosa, with 17 and ten points, respectively.
December 9, 2009
Scots' defense too much for Wildcats
WENHAM, Mass.. -- Gordon broke a tie game at halftime, pulling away in the second half for a 60-50 win over the Wheelock College Wildcats at the Bennett Center. Sophomores Max Kaim (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) and Eric Rice (Woburn, Mass.) led the Wildcats with 11 points each, while senior Sherard Robbins (Malden, Mass.) pulled in 11 boards as Wheelock fell to 4-2 on the season. (Above: Sophomore Eric Rice battles Gordon's Greg Walker for the rebound.)
December 3, 2009
Dinuzzo has career night despite loss to Curry
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – The Wheelock men’s basketball team winning streak came to an abrupt halt Thursday night as the Wildcats fell to the Curry Colonels 74-70 in the final minute of play in front of a packed crowd for the home opener. Curry had four players in double-digits, led by junior Rodney Bennett (Mattapan, Mass.), who scored 20 points to lead all scores on the night. (Above: Patsy Dinuzzo, who had a career night for the Wildcats.).
November 23, 2009
Robohm’s love of field hockey goes beyond the field
BOSTON, Mass. – Rachel Robohm played a key role in the Wheelock Wildcat field hockey team’s playoff run this fall, finishing in the top ten in the New England Collegiate Conference in scoring and helping the Wildcats to a second place finish in the NECC.
November 23, 2009
Wildcats take Hampton Inn Classic title
NORTH DARTMOUTH, Mass. – In a Hampton Inn Classic full of surprises, a third year program pulled the biggest surprise of all. The Wheelock Wildcats hoisted the men’s basketball tournament championship trophy following a 68-63 victory over the University of New England Nor’easters at the Tripp Athletic Center Saturday afternoon.
November 23, 2009
Robbins named NECC Player of the week
BOSTON, Mass. — Wheelock College senior center Sherard Robbins (Malden, Mass.) was a scoring force for the Wildcats, leading his team to win the 2009 Hampton Inn Classic held at UMass Dartmouth after defeating Springfield 61-56 and UNE 68-63.
November 20, 2009
Robbins leads Wildcats to win
BOSTON, Mass. – Senior forward Sherard Robbins (Malden, Mass.) connected on 14 of 19 shots for a game-high 29 points, while junior guard Dan Main (Hopedale, Mass.) went 8-for-12 from the floor for 21 points as the Wheelock men’s basketball team opened the 2009-2010 season with a 79-63 win over Wentworth in a non-league contest played at Tansey Gymnasium.
November 18, 2009
Men’s basketball team opens season tonight
BOSTON, Mass. – After posting a 10-17 record and winning a playoff game in only their second season of play, the Wheelock men’s basketball team is looking to make a run at the 2010 New England Collegiate Conference Championship. The team gets into action for the first time tonight at Wentworth Instititue of Technology at 7:00 pm. (Above: Sherard Robbins, Dan Main, and Kyle Pierce).
November 17, 2009
Holliday scores 15 in season opener
Wheelock guard Joy Holliday scored a team-high 15 points, but she was the only Wildcat in double-digits as the Wildcats fell to the United States Coast Guard Academy 54-34 Tuesday night. The Bears were led by Melissa Martinelli who scored a game-high 24 points, going 10-14 from the field and pulling down 11 boards.
November 9, 2009
Koh takes coach of the year honors as field hockey wraps up historic season
ATTLEBORO, Mass. –Wheelock College was well-represented on the 2009 New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Field Hockey All-Conference Team, announced by Commissioner Del Malloy. In addition to the All-NECC honors, four separate major individual award winners and the team sportsmanship award were also voted upon and selected. (Top, clockwise from left: Milbrey Hendrix, Chelsey Ballard, Michaela Ross, and Julie Kilcoyne.)
November 9, 2009
Men’s soccer receives sportsmanship award
ATTLEBORO, Mass. – The Wheelock men’s soccer team, led by head coach Sercan Fenerci, were honored as the 2009 NECC Team Sportsmanship Award recipients. Goalkeeper Victor Kashouh (Providence, RI) received All-Conference honorable mention for his performance this season. In his first season playing the sport, Kashouh led the conference in saves, with 164 in 11 games, averaging almost 15 per contest. The sophomore made history in his first game, when he recorded 29 saves against Suffolk University which ties him for 15th all-time in NCAA Division III men’s soccer.
November 9, 2009
Lacourse, Chiesa receive All-Conference nods
ATTLEBORO, Mass. – All nine sponsored programs were represented on 2009 New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Women’s Soccer All-Conference Team, it was announced today by Commissioner Del Malloy on Friday. In addition to the All-NECC honors, four separate major individual award winners and the team sportsmanship award were also voted upon and selected this week. The Wheelock women’s soccer team was represented by Senior Lindsey Lacourse (Scarborough, Maine) and sophomore goal keeper Allie Chiesa (Medford, Mass.)
November 8, 2009
Wildcats fall in overtime in NECC Final
LEICEISTER, Mass.- The Wheelock field hockey team jumped out to a 2-0 lead in Saturday’s New England Collegiate Conference Championship game, but Becker College rallied for a 3-2 win in sudden death overtime. It was Becker’s NECC title in the last two years.
November 6, 2009
NECC championship preview
BOSTON, Mass. – The Wheelock field hockey team will battle for their first conference championship tomorrow afternoon when the team travels to Leicester, Mass. to take on Becker College. It’s been ten years since a field hockey team competed for a championship; in 1999 the Wildcats were runners up when members of the North Atlantic Conference.
November 3, 2009
Wildcats advance to conference championship
BOSTON, Mass. – Junior Kara Widdison (Greenfield, Mass.) scored the game winning goal while lying on her stomach in the 82nd minute of play to lift Wheelock College to a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory over Daniel Webster College in the semi-final round of the New England Collegiate Conference playoffs Tuesday night at Winsor Field. With the win, Wheelock advances to Saturday afternoon’s championship match-up with Becker College, who defeated Elms College 4-0 on Tuesday evening. (Above: Wheelock's Jacky Hull wins a ball against Laura Gianetti of Daniel Webster).
November 2, 2009
Field hockey to host Daniel Webster Tuesday
ATTLEBORO, Mass.-The 2008 New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) champions, Becker College has claimed the top seed for the 2009 New England Collegiate Conference Field Hockey Championship, which begins with semifinal matchups on campus sites Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. The Hawks (11-8 overall) earned the top spot in the upcoming NECC tournament after posting a perfect 8-0 conference record for the second straight season.
October 31, 2009
Cross country takes second at NECC Championships
CHICOPEE, MA – The Wheelock women’s cross country team notched a second place finish, tying Mitchell College with 70 points, at the New England Collegiate Conference Championships hosted by Elms College Saturday morning. The finish is the highest by a Wheelock team since the NECC was formed in 2008. The Lesley University women’s team won the conference championship, placing all five runners in the top ten.
October 24, 2009
Field hockey spreads out offense, defeats Bay path
BOSTON, Mass. – The Wheelock Wildcat field hockey team spread out the offense with six different players netting goals in a 6-0 victory over Bay Path College on Saturday afternoon in conference play. The win sets up Tuesday evening’s New England Collegiate Conference semi-final, as number two Wheelock hosts number four Elms College at 6:00 pm at Winsor Field in Boston. (Above: Milbrey Hendrix battles for the ball.).
October 24, 2009
Chiesa nets 15 saves in loss
BOSTON, Mass. – Sophomore goalkeeper Allie Chiesa (Medford, Mass.) notched 15 saves, but it wasn't enough as Wheelock fell to Lesley 5-0 in conference play Saturday afternoon. Lesley senior Jodi Fralick (Woburn, Mass.) got the hat trick and sister Jenna Fralick (Woburn, Mass.) netted a goal to help the Lynx stay undefeated in the New England Collegiate Conference. (Above: Wheelock's Erin Reardon races Jodi Fralick for the ball.).
October 23, 2009
Runners prepare for final conference showdown
BOSTON, Mass. – Maria Sideri (North Andover, Mass.) and Kelly Meehan (Salem, Mass.) both ran personal bests at last weekend’s Emmanuel Saints Invitational, and the team continues to improve in preparation for next weekend’s New England Collegiate Conference Championships at Elms College in Chicopee, Mass. (Above: Sideri and Meehan race at Emmanuel Saints Invitational).
October 20, 2009
Freshmen lead Daniel Webster past Wheelock
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Freshman Joel Jerrhag (Ystad, Sweden) scored a pair of goals and assisted another as Daniel Webster defeated Wheelock College 5-0 Tuesday afternoon at Pine Manor College. The Eagles outshot the Wildcats 43-2 as they improved to 4-0 in the New England Collegiate Conference, moving into sole possession of first place. (Above: Wilson Chang of Wheelock battles Joel Jerrhag for the ball).
October 17, 2009
Wildcats edge Eagles in defensive battle
NASHUA, NH – Freshman Rachel Robohm’s (North Easton, Mass.) goal with 4:50 remaining in the first half stood up as the eventual game winner as Wheelock edged host Daniel Webster, 1-0 in a NECC field hockey matchup Saturday at Harvey Woods Field. The win ensures Wheelock consecutive appearances in the NECC playoffs. (Above: Freshman Despina Savvoulides.)
October 13, 2009
Hawks top Wildcats in a battle of tough defense
BOSTON, Mass. – Defense was the name of the game Tuesday night when Becker College traveled to Wheelock College’s home turf. It was the Hawks who prevailed 2-1 however, in a battle of the top two teams in the New England Collegiate Conference (NECC). Becker remains unbeaten in conference play at 6-0, while Wheelock fell to 3-2, both losses coming at the hands of the Hawks.
October 10, 2009
Wildcats fall to Newbury in conference action
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Shaundize Moosavizadeh (Winchester, Mass.) and Nicholas Sehovich (Pellham, NH) each scored a pair of goals Saturday afternoon to lead Newbury College to a 4-1 win over Wheelock College in New England Collegiate Conference action. The win improves the Nighthawks to 2-1 in the conference, while the Wildcats continue searching for the first victory in program history. (Above: J.J. Dubreuil battles Newbury's Andy Osei for the ball on Saturday.)
October 10, 2009
Butler kicks game-winner to lift Wildcats in double-overtime
BOSTON, Mass. – For the third home game in a row the Wheelock College women’s soccer team was pushed to overtime, and for the second time, the Wildcats pulled out the victory. Sophomore forward Haley Butler (Yarmouthsport, Mass.) booted the game-winner from mid-field on a goal kick 1:28 into the second overtime to give Wheelock its first New England Collegiate Conference win of the season. (Above: Kim Rogers and Haley Butler jog off after the win).
October 8, 2009
The Wildcats knock out Elms, 2-0
BOSTON, Mass. – Freshman back Rachel Robohm (North Easton, Mass.) scored a goal and notched an assist to help Wheelock to a 2-0 win over visiting Elms College in New England Collegiate Conference field hockey action Tuesday night. (Above: Rachel Robohm had three points for the Wildcats Tuesday night.).
October 6, 2009
Mitchell edges Wheelock 3-2 in overtime
BOSTON, Mass. – Nicki Hoxie (Winstead, CT) scored a goal 27 seconds into overtime as Mitchell College edged Wheelock College 3-2 Tuesday night in New England Collegiate Conference action. Hoxie picked up a rebound from Wheelock goal keeper Allie Chiesa (Medford, MA) to net the game winner. The sophomore forward led the Mariners with seven shots on goal, and three points on the night. (Above: Christine Pellerin wins the ball at midfield).
October 3, 2009
Hall provides offense in defeat
BOSTON, Mass. – William Hall (Hingham, Mass.) provided a spark of offense with his first goal of the season Saturday afternoon, but it wasn’t enough to stop a potent Emmanuel offense as Wheelock fell to Emmanuel College, 9-1 on a rain-soaked afternoon at Clemente Field. (Above: Wilson Chang and Oginga Walters look on during warm-ups.)
October 3, 2009
Lady Hawks Glide Past Wheelock
Leicester, Mass- Catherine Millette (Columbia, Conn) netted two first half goals, to help carry Becker College to a 5-0 win over Wheelock College in New England Collegiate Conference women’s soccer action. (Above: Niki Wilson battles in a previous game this season.)
October 2, 2009
Saturday's field hockey game postponed
BOSTON, Mass. - Saturday's field hockey game against Elm's College has been postponed. The game will now be played next Thursday, October 8th at 7:00 pm at Winsor Field in Boston.
October 1, 2009
Harriers enjoy record setting performance
CHICOPEE, MA – Seven members of the cross country team ran personal bests last week en route to a fourth place finish at the Blazers Invitational hosted by Elms College at Chicopee Memorial State Park. Kate Needham (North Conway, NH) again led the Wildcats with a first place finish and career best 22:59, shaving close to a minute off of her former personal best.
September 29, 2009
Young guns lead the way in Wildcats win
BOSTON, Mass. – A trio of freshman provided the offensive power for the Wildcats Tuesday night as Wheelock defeated Daniel Webster College 3-1 in New England Collegiate College action. The win is Wheelock’s second in conference play and improves the Wildcats to 2-1 in the NECC. The loss was only the second in seven games for the Eagles, who fall to 5-2 overall and 3-2 in the conference. (Above: Taylor Rogers).
September 29, 2009
Lacourse kicks Wildcats to win
BOSTON, Mass. – It took an extra 55 seconds of play, but the Wheelock Wildcats won their first game of the season in dramatic fashion, defeating Massachusetts Maritime Academy 2-1 Tuesday night. Midfielder Haley Butler won a battle at midfield, dribbled past a pair of defenders, and found Lindsey Lacourse (Scarborough, ME) cutting towards the net for the game-winning score less than a minute into the first overtime. (Above: Lindsey Lacourse).
September 29, 2009
Two Wildcats receive NECC honors
BOSTON, Mass. – Junior Milbrey Hendrix (Kennett Square, PA) and Senior Kate Needham (North Conway, NH) both received New England Collegiate Conference Player of the Week honors for their respective performances last week.
September 28, 2009
Wildcats continue searching for first win
Leicester, Mass.- Derek King (Marshfield, Mass) scored a first half hat trick, as Becker College defeated Wheelock College 6-0 in men’s soccer action Monday night. The Wildcats played strong in the second half, allowing only one goal in the last 45 minutes of play. (Above: Thierry Alexandre battles for the ball.)
September 26, 2009
Wheelock Prevails in NECC Battle of Wildcats
LONGMEADOW, Mass. – Junior forward Milbrey Hendrix (Marion, Mass.) led the Wheelock College Wildcats with two goals and one assist in a 7-0 shut-out of the home Bay Path Wildcats today at the Ryan field in New England Collegiate Conference field hockey action.
September 19, 2009
Kaim scores first two goals for men’s soccer program
CHICOPEE, Mass. – In a season filled with firsts, Wheelock sophomore Max Kaim (Fort Lauderdale, FL) etches his name in the record books by scoring the first two goals in the history of the program in Saturday’s 7-2 loss to Elms College. Blazer freshman forward Tavish Leland (Bridgton, ME) netted a pair of first half goals to help lift the Elms College to their first New England Collegiate Conference men’s soccer opener at Leary Field. (Above: Max Kaim gets the ball inbounds).
September 18, 2009
Wildcats take second, Needham finishes fifth
NASHUA, NH – After a disappointing performance the previous week, the Wheelock cross country team bounced back to take second place in at the Daniel Webster Eagle Invitational, led by Senior Kate Needham (North Conway, NH) who finished fifth overall and second among New England Collegiate Conference runners. (Above: Kate Needham leads the way).
September 18, 2009
Cross Country is set for first conference competition today
BOSTON, Mass. – The Wheelock cross country team will get the first taste of NECC competition today when it travels to New Hampshire for the Daniel Webster College Invitational. The Wildcats finished fourth in the six team competition in 2008. Wheelock is coming off of the first full meet of the season, an eight team field at the Roger Williams Invitational in Bristol, Rhode Island last Saturday. (Above: Caitlin Burke finishes strong at the Emmanuel meet.)
September 17, 2009
Women’s soccer turns in best performance yet, falls to ENC
QUINCY, Mass. – The Wheelock women’s soccer team gave up only three goals on Thursday night, but the offense continues to search for that first goal as the Wildcats fell 3-0 to Eastern Nazarene College. The Lions’ Kara Webber (Marshfield, MA) provided all the offense her team would need scoring three times in under 12 minutes in the first half to help Eastern Nazarene improve to 2-5 on the season, while the Wildcats fell to 0-4. (Above: Senior Amanda Siebert battles on defense.)
September 16, 2009
Kashouh turns in record setting performance
BOSTON, Mass. – To say that goalkeeper Victor Kashouh (Providence, RI) was impressive in his first game for the Wheelock men’s soccer team is an understatement. Though the Wildcats fell 9-0 to Suffolk University in the first men’s soccer game in school history, Kashouh recorded 29 saves; the most by a goalkeeper in NCAA Division III men’s soccer since 2007 and tied for 15th in the history of Division III men’s soccer.
September 14, 2009
Wildcats play tough defense in first game
SOMERVILLE, Mass. – The Wheelock men’s soccer team played the first ever NCAA varsity match in school history Monday night, fall 8-0 to Suffolk University at Dillboy Stadium. Despite the offensive output of the Rams, Wheelock sophomore goalkeeper Victor Kashouh (Providence, RI; pictured above) recorded 29 saves, the most of any NCAA Division III men’s soccer goalkeeper since 2007, and is tied for the 15th most in one game by a single player.
September 9, 2009
Men’s soccer team prepares for inaugural season
BOSTON, Mass. – The past three years have included a series of firsts for the Wheelock College athletic department, and next Monday will be another, when the men’s soccer team takes on Suffolk University in the first NCAA men’s soccer game in college history. The soccer program is the fourth men’s varsity sport to be offered at Wheelock since 2006, and the college now boasts nine men’s and women’s varsity programs.
September 8, 2009
Wildcats fall to Hawks at home
BOSTON, Mass. – Meredith Race (Marion, MA) turned away 22 shots and Despina Savvoulides (Norwalk, CT) scored the first goal of the season, but Wheelock fell to 0-3 with a 9-1 loss to Fitchburg State Tuesday night. (Above: Wheelock freshman Rachel Robohm chases down a ball Tuesday night.)
September 8, 2009
Race named NECC Player of the Week
ATTLEBORO, Mass.--Wheelock College junior goalkeeper Meredith Race (Marion, Mass.) opened the 2009 campaign with the Wildcats going 0-2 on the week. Despite the two losses, Race prevented the games from becoming a scorefest, notching 30 saves in the two contests. Race allowed only two goals scored against Western Connecticut State while picking up 15 saves in their season opener.
September 6, 2009
Wildcats held scoreless in home-opener
BOSTON, Mass. – The Wheelock Wildcats battled tough in the home opener, but fell to DeSales University 9-0 Sunday afternoon at Winsor Field. First year goalie Allie Chiesa was again strong in goal, facing 29 shots and recording 12 saves. Three different Bulldog players scored two goals each for DeSales as the Pennsylvania team recorded its first victory of the season. (Senior Captain Erin Reardon pictured above)
September 5, 2009
Wildcats fall to Framingham State in road opener
BOSTON, Mass. - The Wheelock Wildcat field hockey team received another strong performance from Junior goalie Meredith Race (Marion, MA), but fell 9-0 to Framingham State College Saturday afternoon. Framingham was led by senior forward Kali Barrett (North Attleboro, MA) who netted two goals and two assists for the Rams. (Freshman Despina Savvoulides, one of nine new field hockey players is pictured above.)
September 5, 2009
Cross Country team starts strong in Emmanuel Meet
BOSTON, Mass. – The Wheelock cross country team got out to a strong start in Saturday’s short two mile dual meet with Emmanuel College. Senior Kate Needham (North Conway, NH) placed first for the Wildcats and ninth overall with a time of 15:30, while Junior Caitlin Burke (Westborough, MA) took second for Wheelock (16:10), and freshman Cara McAuliffe (Nashua, NH) finished at 16:38 in her first collegiate competition.
September 2, 2009
Wildcats come out strong, fall in season opener
BOSTON, Mass. – Wheelock goalie Meredith Race (Marion, MA) recorded 15 saves and the defense battled tough, but it wasn’t enough as the Wildcats fell 2-0 to Western Connecticut State University in front of a large crowd Wednesday night. Sophomore Melissa Berardi (Brookfield, CT) and junior Stephanie Szafran (Killingworth, CT) each scored a goal to lead the Colonials to the victory and a 1-0 record to start the season. Wheelock falls to 0-1.
September 2, 2009
Field hockey kicks off season tonight at home
BOSTON – The fall sports season will kick off tonight when the Wheelock field hockey team plays host to Western Connecticut State with a 7:00 face-off at Winsor Field. Junior Julie Kilcoyne (pictured above), is one of three returning tri-captains looking to lead the Wildcats to a New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) championship in 2009.
September 2, 2009
Women's soccer open up with a loss
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — The Wheelock women’s soccer team opened up the 2009 on the road with a tough 8-0 loss against Framingham State. First year goalie Allie Chiesa (Medford, MA) recorded 22 saves for the Wildcats, facing 46 shots on the night. Wheelock hosts DeSale on Sunday afternoon at 12:00 in the home opener at Winsor Field.
September 1, 2009
Cross country team making strides in 09
BOSTON - After a solid inaugural campaign in 2008, the Wheelock cross country team enters the 2009 season anchored by senior all conference runner Kate Needham (pictured above) and a strong supporting cast. With a core of veterans and promising newcomers, second year head coach Bryan Mahoney holds high expectations for the Wildcats.
August 28, 2009
Wheelock College to add men’s and women’s lacrosse for 2010-2011 academic year
Boston, Mass. – Wheelock College Director of Athletics Diana Cutaia announced the addition of men’s and women’s lacrosse to begin play in the 2010-2011 academic year. The expansion brings the Wheelock varsity sports total to 11; five men’s and six women’s programs.
August 24, 2009
Wildcats kick off pre-season
BOSTON, Ma. – The Wheelock Wildcats officially kicked off the pre-season on Sunday afternoon, with members of the four fall teams returning to campus for two weeks of practice before the regular season begins. (Above, Senior Kristen Brock goes through ball drills during Monday’s afternoon session.)
July 24, 2009
Wheelock College names first ever head coach for Men's Soccer
Boston, Mass. - Wheelock College Director of Athletics Diana Cutaia has announced the hiring of Sercan Fenerci as the first head coach of the newly formed men's varsity soccer program.
Coach Fenerci brings to this position a life-long love of soccer and a familiarity with the commitment required to get a new program off the ground, having spent the past two years at Wheelock as an assistant to men's basketball head coach John Preziosa. The men's basketball team, established at Wheelock in 2007, won their first playoff game in team history during the 2008-2009 season, and Coach Fenerci played a crucial role in the team's success.
June 12, 2009
Five Wheelock student-athletes named to academic all-conference list
Boston, Mass. - A total of five Wheelock student-athletes were named to the New England Collegiate Conference Academic All-Conference announced by commissioner Del Malloy last week. Students were named for their performance during the Winter/Spring 2008-2009 semesters.
May 5, 2009
Field hockey award winners named
Boston, Mass. - Head coach Kyoungho Koh handed out awards to three student-athletes Sunday night. Julie Kilcoyne received the Coach's Award, Michaela Ross received the Wildcat Award, and Alanna Pihl (not pictured) was named the Most Improved Player.
May 5, 2009
Soccer award winners named
Boston, Mass. - Head coach Stephanie Smyrl handed out awards to three student-athletes Sunday night. Amanda Siebert received the Coach's Award, Erin Reardon received the Wildcat Award, and Allie Rogers was named the Most Improved Player.
May 4, 2009
Annual banquet honors student athletes and supporters
Boston, Mass. – Wheelock student-athletes, faculty, and staff were honored Sunday night at the 16th Annual Athletic Banquet. Among those recognized was the women’s soccer team, who received the President’s Cup for achieving highest team grade point average.
April 30, 2009
2009 New England Collegiate Conference Men’s Tennis Championships
Brookline, Mass. - The 2009 NECC Men's Tennis Championships will be hosted by Newbury College on Saturday and Sunday May 2 and 3 at Pine Manor College.
April 23, 2009
Willy the Wildcat promotes physical activity and healthy eating
A new children’s book starring Willy the Wildcat details the story of Willy and his family being physically active and eating healthy. Members of the Wheelock Athletic Department are going to be visiting all of the Jumpstart sites and giving the book to the students along with fitness packs created by the athletic department.
April 14, 2009
Tennis team prepares for Newbury
The Wheelock tennis team is set to face of against Newbury College this afternoon at Pine Manor College. Wilson Chang (pictured above), is one of two returners to the 2009 squad.
April 4, 2009
Bay Path sweeps Wheelock in conference play
Chestnut Hill, Mass. – Bay Path College used the long ball in the first game and timely hitting in the second to take both ends of a double-header with Wheelock College on Saturday afternoon in New England Collegiate Conference play. The Wildcats won the first game 8-2 behind the pitching of Kristal Cormier (Rochester, NH), and took the second 13-4, in a five inning win from Jess Nizinski (West Springfield, MA). Wheelock's Nicole Zina (pictured above), hit her first career home run in game two.
March 28, 2009
Wheelock sweeps Becker in first NECC contest
Leicester, Mass. – The Wheelock College Wildcats notched their first victories in the newly formed New England Collegiate Conference Saturday, defeating Becker College in both ends of a double-header, 1-2 and 9-7.
February 27, 2009
Men fall to Elms in NECC Semi-finals
Junior guard Juan Galdon (Holyoke, MA) dropped in a game-high 26 points and Elms College used a key run late in the first half en route to a 94-74 win over Wheelock College in Friday night's first semifinal.
February 24, 2009
Wheelock outlasts Mitchell in shootout, advances to NECC semi-finals
Chestnut Hill, Mass. – The Wheelock College men’s basketball team survived a tremendous second half from Mitchell College to advance to the second round of the New England Collegiate Conference playoffs with a 105-91 win over the Mariners in front of a packed house at Pine Manor College Tuesday night.
February 5, 2009
Eight Wheelock athletes named to fall academic all conference list
A total of eight Wheelock students were named to the New England Collegiate Conference Academic All Conference announced by commissioner Del Malloy on Friday. Students were named for their performance during the Fall 2008 semester.
January 12, 2009
Give Me a "P"!: Good Sports, College Presidents Inspire School Spirit
Just a year ago, Wheelock College athletic director Diana Cutaia and Southern Vermont College president Karen Gross met at an event in New York City and hatched an idea: What if the college presidents from their newly formed conference (New England Collegiate Conference) visited each other on their playing fields to show support?
November 6, 2008
LaBossiere named to NECC all-conference team
Brooke LaBossiere received NECC soccer second team all-conference honors as a freshman.
November 6, 2008
Soccer team honored with Sportsmanship Award
The Wheelock women’s soccer team was the recipient of the 2008 NECC Team Sportsmanship Award.
November 4, 2008
Hefford named to NECC all-conference team
Freshman Kylie Hefford was named to the NECC field hockey first team for her efforts on defense this year.
October 28, 2008
Wheelock falls in playoffs to Hawks
Leicester, Mass.- Kristal Swiderski (Warren, Mass.) scored a hat trick, to help glide Becker past Wheelock 4-1 in New England Collegiate Conference Postseason Field Hockey action.
October 26, 2008
McAuliffe, Chaffee come up big for Wildcats in conference play
Boston, MA – Kelsey McAuliffe (Groveland, MA) and Jill Chaffee (Bridgewater, MA) each scored a pair of goals Saturday afternoon as the Wheelock Wildcats defeated Bay Path College 5-1 in conference action. The win leaves Wheelock with a 4-4 record in the NECC, while Bay Path drops to 0-8 in their inaugural season of play.
October 21, 2008
Dias scores two goals in Wheelock win on senior day
Boston, Mass. – Senior Alanna Dias (Swansea, MA) stepped up big for the Wheelock Wildcats, netting two goals and an assist to help lead her team to a 9-2 win over Southern Vermont College Sunday in NECC play. Fellow senior Stacy Seidner (Pembroke, NH) also had a pair of goals and an assist, while Leah Spector (Madison, CT), the third in the graduating class, helped win the ball at midfield numerous times, as the Wildcats outshot the Mountaineers 39 to 3.
October 20, 2008
Field hockey wins, heading for playoffs
Boston, MA – Sophomore Julie Kilcoyne (Sterling, MA) scored two goals and Meredith Race (Marion, MA) recorded 8 saves as the Wheelock Wildcats defeated Daniel Webster 3-2 Monday night in NECC action.
October 6, 2008
Shute makes smooth transition to defense
Kelsey McAuliffe (Groveland, MA) scored two goals against Elms College, but it wasn’t enough to propel the wildcats to victory as the team fell 4-2 in conference action. Wheelock outshot the blazers 17-8, with 12 of those shots coming in the second half. Julie Kilcoyne (Sterling, MA) and Kylie Hefford (Exeter, NH) each had an assist in the effort.
October 6, 2008
Pihl scores winning goal in thrilling victory
Boston, Mass. – Freshman Alanna Pihl (Franconia, NH) scored in the second overtime to lead the Wheelock Wildcats to a thrilling 3-2 win over visiting Elms College Saturday in New England Collegiate Conference play.
October 6, 2008
Soccer drops two close matches in NECC play
The Wheelock soccer team dropped a pair of close conference games last week, losing 5-3 to Mitchell College and 3-1 to Becker College. The losses dropped the wildcats to sixth place in the NECC, but the team remains in the running for a playoff spot
September 23, 2008
Field hockey defeats Bay Path, Michaela Ross earns honors
Longmeadow, Mass.— The Wheelock field hockey team defeated Bay Path College 5-0 on Saturday, winning the first New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) game in school history and improving to 1-1 on the week.
September 23, 2008
Women’s soccer battles to tie in double overtime
Chestnut Hill, MA - The Wildcats of Wheelock and Bay Path College battled to a 1-1 tie in double overtime Tuesday afternoon in conference play. Bay Path scored the first goal five minutes into the game when junior Jessica Hunt (Madison, CT) knocked in a pass from Silvia Galvan (Wilbraham, MA).
September 23, 2008
LaBossiere scores two goals on the week, lifts Wildcats over Newbury
Chestnut Hill, Mass. - Freshman Brook LaBossiere (Mattapoissett, MA) scored what would prove to be the game winning goal in the second half of Saturday’s game to give Wheelock a 3-2 victory over Newbury College and their first win in the newly formed New England Collegiate Conference (NECC).
