A Field Hockey news feed from Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio http://www4.wittenberg.edu/news/athletics/fieldhockey Wittenberg University 2006 en Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:14:53 -0400 eroundthehollow@wittenberg.edu Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:14:29 -0400 5 webmaster@wittenberg.edu FeedForAll v1.0 (1.0.2.0) http://www4.wittenberg.edu/graphics/rss_logo.gif http://www4.wittenberg.edu/news/athletics/fieldhockey Wittenberg University latest news and information. 200 61 Springfield, Ohio — Following a successful 2007 season in which the Wittenberg University field hockey team tied for first place in the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) before falling in the conference tournament championship game, the performance of five student-athletes in the classroom has also been recognized. http://www4.wittenberg.edu/news/athletics/news/2008releases/03_13.html Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:14:29 -0400 While studying physiology with Professor of Psychology Jo Wilson as a freshman at Wittenberg University, Erin Berger, class of 2010 from Louisville, Ky., had a revelation. After learning more about neurological diseases, including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), better known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, Berger, who carries a 4.0 grade point average, realized she could make a difference. http://www4.wittenberg.edu/news/athletics/news/2008releases/erinbergerfeature.html Wed, 9 Jan 2008 16:14:52 -0400 Springfield, Ohio — After leading her team and the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) in seven of nine offensive statistical categories, Wittenberg field hockey standout Boo Vernon, class of 2011 from Lake Bluff, Ill., was rewarded with third-team Longstreth/National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFCHA) Division III All-America honors. http://www4.wittenberg.edu/news/athletics/news/2007releases/11_19.html Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:03:08 -0400 Springfield, Ohio — After a thrilling season in which the Wittenberg field hockey team finished with a 12-7 overall record, finished in a three-way tie for regular season North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) champion, and earned runner-up in the NCAC tournament, three players have been recognized with Longstreth/National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFCHA) Division III All-Great Lakes Region honors. http://www4.wittenberg.edu/news/athletics/news/2007releases/11_12.html Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:48:11 -0400 SPRINGFIELD, Ohio - It was hard-fought and fast-paced, but in the end a 2-1 loss to Kenyon in penalty strokes ended up as simply heartbreaking. For two regulation periods, two overtime periods, and one round of penalty strokes, the Kenyon Ladies and Wittenberg Tigers provided some of the most exhilirating field hockey played on Edwards-Maurer Field in quite some time. http://www4.wittenberg.edu/news/athletics/fieldhockey/gamestories/07gamestories/ncac2.html Sun, 4 Nov 2007 11:13:37 -0400 OBERLIN, Ohio - Defense has become a buzzword on Wittenberg's campus. Men's soccer, women's soccer, field hockey and football have all relied on strong defense to have success in the 2007 season. But even the best defense can't win a game when the offense does not produce. Despite firing an overwhelming number of shots, the Tiger field hockey team could not find the cage on Saturday, falling to Oberlin in a close 0-1 game. http://www4.wittenberg.edu/news/athletics/fieldhockey/gamestories/07gamestories/oberlin.html Sun, 14 Oct 2007 10:35:11 -0400 SPRINGFIELD, Ohio - The statistics may be misleading after the Tigers finished with the Denison field hockey squad. Despite several players taking massive amounts of shots, the Red & White of Wittenberg won on the strength of the team on Tuesday. Among many, freshman Marisa Myers (Powell, Ohio/Olentangy Liberty) helped lead the team to a 4-3 overtime victory in the most dramatic comeback of the season. http://www4.wittenberg.edu/news/athletics/fieldhockey/gamestories/07gamestories/denison.html Sun, 14 Oct 2007 10:34:45 -0400 DELAWARE, Ohio - An important North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) field hockey game between two teams with title aspirations went the way of the home team Saturday as host Ohio Wesleyan defeated Wittenberg 4-3 in overtime. http://www4.wittenberg.edu/news/athletics/fieldhockey/gamestories/07gamestories/ohiowesleyan2.html Sun, 14 Oct 2007 10:34:18 -0400 SPRINGFIELD, Ohio - After dropping two straight games, including one to conference foe Wooster, the Tiger field hockey team was in overdrive on Tuesday, bulldozing Earlham for a 4-1 victory. http://www4.wittenberg.edu/news/athletics/fieldhockey/gamestories/07gamestories/earlham2.html Sun, 14 Oct 2007 10:33:47 -0400 SPRINGFIELD, Ohio - In a rare occurence, the Wittenberg Tiger field hockey team lost to Sewanee in penalty strokes on Sunday, giving up the game-tying goal with just four minutes left in regulation and then losing 2-1 through two rounds of penalty strokes. http://www4.wittenberg.edu/news/athletics/fieldhockey/gamestories/07gamestories/sewanee.html Sun, 14 Oct 2007 10:33:20 -0400 WOOSTER, Ohio - The Tiger field hockey team fell to 5-3 overall and 2-2 in the conference on Saturday, with a 3-1 loss at Wooster. Despite shooting the ball 16 times, the Red & White could not overcome the Fighting Scots. http://www4.wittenberg.edu/news/athletics/fieldhockey/gamestories/07gamestories/wooster.html Sun, 14 Oct 2007 10:32:42 -0400 GAMBIER, Ohio - It would be unfair to say that the Wittenberg field hockey team has become a one-woman show. That is certainly not the case. But for someone unfaimiliar with the team, the statistics could give that impression. http://www4.wittenberg.edu/news/athletics/fieldhockey/gamestories/07gamestories/kenyon.html Sun, 14 Oct 2007 10:32:14 -0400 SPRINGFIELD, Ohio - Late in the second period against Houghton on Saturday, the Wittenberg field hockey team was drawn into a snare. Goalkeeper Sarah Umberger (Concord, NH/Derryfield School) left the goal to capture a ball bouncing just in front of her, in the center of a circle of six or seven players from either team. http://www4.wittenberg.edu/news/athletics/fieldhockey/gamestories/07gamestories/houghton.html Sun, 14 Oct 2007 10:31:46 -0400 RICHMOND, Ind. - The name Boo Vernon (Lake Bluff, Ill./Cushing Academy) just keeps coming up when Wittenberg field hockey is a topic of conversation. In a 5-1 win over conference foe Earlham, Vernon lashed out for three goals, tacking on an assist for good measure. http://www4.wittenberg.edu/news/athletics/fieldhockey/gamestories/07gamestories/earlham.html Sun, 14 Oct 2007 10:31:04 -0400 SPRINGFIELD, Ohio - The Wittenberg Tiger field hockey team fought hard in their conference-opening game against Ohio Wesleyan, but the Battling Bishops sticks had a lucky touch, giving them a 2-1 victory that pushed the Tigers back to even at 2-2 overall. http://www4.wittenberg.edu/news/athletics/fieldhockey/gamestories/07gamestories/ohiowesleyan.html Sun, 14 Oct 2007 10:30:28 -0400 CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - In the first two weekends of intercollegiate athletics in 2007, Wittenberg has had an impressive record at invitationals. With their 1-0 win over Wilson on Saturday and a 2-1 victory over Ramapo on Sunday, the Tiger field hockey team added the title to the list which includes the volleyball team's title at tournaments at home and at Washington University, the men's soccer team's win in their own invitational, and the men's cross country team's finish at their Wittenberg Invitational. http://www4.wittenberg.edu/news/athletics/fieldhockey/gamestories/07gamestories/wilson2.html Sun, 14 Oct 2007 10:29:55 -0400 CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - The Wittenberg Tigers got their long weekend road trip to Pennsylvania off on the right foot Saturday with a 1-0 win over the host team in the Wilson College Invitational. http://www4.wittenberg.edu/news/athletics/fieldhockey/gamestories/07gamestories/wilson.html Sun, 14 Oct 2007 10:29:33 -0400 GREENCASTLE, Ind. - The Wittenberg Tigers, with five freshmen in the starting lineup, opened the 2007 season with a hard-luck 2-1 loss at DePauw. http://www4.wittenberg.edu/news/athletics/fieldhockey/gamestories/07gamestories/depauw.html Sun, 14 Oct 2007 10:28:46 -0400