2011 Wheelock Field Hockey News

May 7, 2012
Two Students, Three Employees Honored with Major Awards at Wheelock Athletics Banquet
Two students and three employees earned major awards on Thursday at the 19th Annual Wheelock Student-Athlete Recognition Banquet, while programs handed out honors to student-athletes.

February 8, 2012
22 Wheelock Student-Athletes Named to 2011 NECC Fall Academic All-Conference Team
ATTLEBORO, MA - Wheelock College placed 22 student-athletes on the 2011 New England Collegiate Conference Fall Academic All-Conference Team, it was announced today by the league. A league-high eight field hockey players were named from Wheelock.

December 7, 2011
Greene Tapped to Represent the NECC at NCAA Convention
WORCESTER, MA - Sophomore Michelle Greene (Mansfield, MA) was selected as one of two student-athletes to represent the New England Collegiate Conference at the upcoming NCAA Convention in Indianapolis, IN in January it was announced at the NECC Athletic Director's meeting.

November 7, 2011
Savvoulides Named NECC Field Hockey Player of the Year; Four Wildcats Named to All-Conference Team
ATTLEBORO, MA – Wheelock College field hockey player Despina Savvoulides (Norwalk, CT) was named the New England Collegiate Conference Player of the Year it was announced today by the conference.

November 2, 2011
Wheelock Field Hockey Edged by Anna Maria, 3-2, in NECC Tournament Semifinal
BOSTON, MA - Junior forward Despina Savvoulides (Norwalk, CT) gave the Wheelock College field hockey team an early 2-0 lead, but Anna Maria College came back to score three unanswered goals, which held up for the victory in the semifinals of the NECC Tournament.

October 31, 2011
Savvoulides Named NECC Field Hockey Player of the Week
ATTLEBORO, MA – Wheelock College field hockey player Despina Savvoulides (Norwalk, CT) was named the New England Collegiate Conference Player of the Week for the week of October 24-30, it was announced today by the conference.

October 31, 2011
Field Hockey Earns No. 1 Seed in NECC Tournament
ATTLEBORO, MA – The Wheelock College field hockey team earned the number one seed in the New England Collegiate Conference Tournament and will host Anna Maria College on Wednesday, November 2 at 7:00 p.m. at Winsor Field in Boston.

October 25, 2011
Robohm, Savvoulides Lead Field Hockey Past Becker, 5-1
BOSTON, MA – Junior midfielder Rachel Robohm (North Easton, MA) and junior forward Despina Savvoulides (Norwalk, CT) each tallied a pair of goals to lead the Wheelock College field hockey team to a 5-1 victory over visiting Becker College this evening in a New England Collegiate Conference contest at Winsor Field in Boston.

October 22, 2011
Savvoulides Gives Field Hockey a 2-1 Overtime Win at Daniel Webster
NASHUA, NH - Junior forward Despina Savvoulides (Norwalk, CT) scored just 37 seconds into overtime to give the Wheelock College field hockey team a 2-1 victory over host Daniel Webster College this afternoon in a New England Collegiate Conference match in Nashua, NH.

October 19, 2011
Field Hockey Postponed at Bay Path
LONGMEADOW, MA - The Wheelock College field hockey team's match at Bay Path College scheduled for 4:00 p.m. this afternoon has been postponed.

October 15, 2011
Savvoulides Lifts Wheelock Field Hockey over Elms, 1-0
BOSTON, MA – Junior forward Despina Savvoulides (Norwalk, CT) redirected a shot for her seventh goal of the season with no time left on the clock to give the Wheelock College field hockey team a 1-0 victory over visiting Elms College this afternoon in a New England Collegiate Conference contest at Winsor Field in Boston.

October 13, 2011
Wheelock Field Hockey Registers Stellar Defensive Effort vs. Rivier
BOSTON, MA - Sophomore goalkeeper Michelle Greene (Mansfield, MA) made eight saves in addition to defensive stops by senior defender Alanna Pihl (Franconia, NH) and freshman defender Valerie Ferrante (Milford, MA) in a 1-0 loss to Rivier College tonight at Winsor Field.

October 10, 2011
Greene Named NECC Field Hockey Player of the Week Again
ATTLEBORO, MA – Wheelock College field hockey player Michelle Greene (Mansfield, MA) was named the New England Collegiate Conference Player of the Week for the week of October 3-9, it was announced today by the conference.

October 8, 2011
Wheelock Field Hockey Defense Holds Anna Maria Scoreless for Final 58:56 of Play
PAXTON, MA - The Wheelock College field hockey team's defense held host Anna Maria College scoreless for the final 58:56 of play in a 1-0 loss in a New England Collegiate Conference contest this morning in Paxton, MA.

October 5, 2011
Hefford Scores and Moves up Career Games Played Ladder for Field Hockey at Western New England
SPRINGFIELD, MA - Senior midfielder Kylie Hefford (Exeter, NH) notched her second goal of the season and played in her 63rd career match in a 4-1 loss at host Western New England University tonight at Golden Bear Stadium in Springfield, MA.

October 3, 2011
Robohm Named NECC Field Hockey Player of the Week
ATTLEBORO, MA – Wheelock College junior midfielder Rachel Robohm (North Easton, MA) was named the New England Collegiate Conference Player of the Week for the week of September 26 to October 2, it was announced today by the conference.

October 2, 2011
Rogers Nets Game-Winner, Robohm Scores Twice to Give Field Hockey a 4-3 Double-Overtime Win at Regis
WESTON, MA - Junior forward Taylor Rogers (Essex, MA) scored just 1:38 into the second overtime to give the Wheelock College field hockey team a thrilling 4-3 victory over host Regis College (MA) in the New England Collegiate Conference season opener.

September 24, 2011
Field Hockey's Pihl Adds to her Career Defensive Saves Total in Match vs. Kean University
Senior Alanna Pihl (Franconia, NH) made her sixth career defensive save for the Wheelock College field hockey team in a 6-0 loss to Kean University tonight at Winsor Field in Boston, MA.

September 22, 2011
Wheelock Defense Holds Framingham Field Hockey Scoreless in First Half
Sophomore goalie Michelle Greene (Mansfield, MA) and the Wheelock College defense held visiting Framingham State University scoreless in the first half of a 2-0 loss tonight at Winsor Field.

September 20, 2011
Savvoulides Powers Wheelock Field Hockey to 4-3 Victory over Colby-Sawyer
Junior forward Despina Savvoulides (Norwalk, CT) netted a pair of goals, including the game-winner with just 1:50 left to play to give the Wheelock College field hockey team a 4-3 victory over visiting Colby-Sawyer College this evening at Winsor Field in Boston.

September 15, 2011
Field Hockey Takes Lasell to the Brink
The Wheelock College defense held off a furious attack by visiting Lasell College in the closing minutes to send the match into overtime, but the Lasers prevailed, 2-1

September 13, 2011
Savvoulides Becomes Wheelock Field Hockey's All-Time Leader in Goals
Junior forward Despina Savvoulides (Norwalk, CT) scored with just 3:42 left to play in the match to become the career leader in goals scored for Wheelock College tonight in a 3-1 loss at Eastern Connecticut State University.

September 10, 2011
Wheelock Defense Holds Strong in First Half vs. Drew Field Hockey
Despite facing 14 penalty corners in the first half, the Wheelock College defense held strong, allowing just one goal

September 6, 2011
Johnson Named Head Field Hockey Coach
Rachael Johnson (Litchfield, CT) has been named Head Field Hockey Coach at Wheelock College, it was announced by Director of Athletics, Diana Cutaia.

September 6, 2011
Greene Turns Back 18 Shots vs. Simmons Field Hockey
Junior midfielder Chelsey Ballard took aim with a shot in the second half for Wheelock.

September 5, 2011
Greene Named NECC Field Hockey Player of the Week
Sophomore goalkeeper Michelle Greene (Mansfield, MA) was named the New England College Conference Field Hockey Player of the Week for the week of August 29 to September 4.

September 3, 2011
Greene Steps up to Stop a Career-high 20 Shots for Field Hockey vs. Western Connecticut
Sophomore goalkeeper Michelle Greene (Mansfield, MA) stepped up to stop a career-high 20 shots and record a .870 save percentage for the Wheelock College field hockey team

September 1, 2011
Ghoman Scores in Season Opener, but Salve Regina Rallies in Second Half
Sophomore forward Jenna Ghoman (Danvers, MA) gave the Wheelock College field hockey team a 1-1 tie with her first goal of the season, but host Salve Regina University netted three unanswered goals in the second half to pull away from the Wildcats.