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11/15: Jill Mauer Named NESCAC Co-Rookie of the Year

NEW LONDON, Conn.--Freshman forward Jill Mauer of Millbrook, N.Y has been named the New England Small College Athletic Conference Co-Rookie of the Year. A graduate of Millbrook High School , Mauer led the Camel field hockey team with six goals and 13 points. Mauer keyed a late season surge for the Camels, netting four game-winning goals and helping the Camels win five of their last nine games.

An environmental studies major, Mauer is a member of the Camel women’s ice hockey team. At Millbrook High, Mauer lettered in three sports and was named to All-State Field Hockey Team. Connecticut College head coach Debbie LaVigne was impressed with her first year player’s performance.

“It is an honor for Jill to be selected by the NESCAC coaches as 2004 co-Rookie of the Year,” LaVigne Stated. “Jill is very deserving of this award, as she has been a stand out through out the season. Jill represents the youth and strength of the field hockey program and will be a key member of the team in the years to come.”

10/30: Connecticut College 3, Tufts University 1

NEW LONDON, Conn. --Senior midfielder Katie Roe provided the game-winner as the Connecticut College Camels (5-9, 2-7) picked up a 3-1 victory over Tufts University at Bello Field Saturday.

The visiting Camels set the tone early with a pretty goal by freshman Jill Mauer (Millbrook, NY). She dribbled through Jumbo defenders and beat sophomore keeper Marilyn Duffy-Cabana (Amesbury, NY) just six minutes into the game for her fifth goal of the season. The Camels carried the 1-0 lead into the break.

The Jumbos evened the score early-on in the second half when junior tri-captain Jeanne Grabowski (Pleasantville, NY) slapped in a pass across the goal mouth from sophomore Kathleen Martin (Cumberland, ME). Tufts continued to pressure the Connecticut College goal and accumulated 10 penalty corners in the half, but could not capitalize on them.

The Camels pulled ahead with eight minutes on the clock when sophomore Katie Williams (Selinsgrove, PA) received the corner strike and passed to senior Katie
Roe (Bethesda, MD), who sent a rocket into the Tufts cage for the eventual game-winner.

Less than five minutes later, the Camels added an insurance goale when Williams, converted a pass in front of the net for her fifth goal of the year.

Junior Ashley Kenderson (Wenham, MA) had three saves in goal for the Camels. Duffy-Cabana and classmate Angela Rappoli (Danvers, MA) combined for three stops in the Tufts cage.

After an 0-5 start to the season, the Camels rallied with five wins in the last nine outings. It was the final game for seniors Stephanie Cole, Corey McAuliffe, Amy Phelan, Hillary Rader, Katie Roe, and Mary Scott.

10/24: Amherst 1, Connecticut College 0 OT

NEW LONDON , Conn. –Junior

Katherine Skrivan netted a goal with 4:02 remaining in overtime, lifting the Amherst College Jeff s (5-7, 3-5) to a 1-0 victory over Connecticut College (4-9, 1-7) in NESCAC field hockey action on Harkness Green Sunday. Rachel Carr-Harris assisted on the game-winner. K.C Cosentino made 11 saves for the Jeff s. Ashley Kenerson had seven stops for Connecticut College.

Senior midfielder Katie Roe helped keep the game scoreless for the Camels with two big stops. With 11:20 left in regulation, Roe sacrificed her body and blocked a shot in front of the net. Later on with 9:50 left in the overtime, Roe thwarted another scoring bid from getting to the net. The Camels had numerous opportunities in the closing minutes of regulation, including a blast of the stick of Liz Lingo that was stopped by Cosentino with 6:30 to go.

But in the overtime, the Jeff s broke free on a two-on-one break, and Skrivan was able to cash in for the game-winner.

Connecticut College will visit Tufts University Saturday afternoon at 1:00 p.m.

10/23: Connecticut College 2, Colby College 1

Amherst 1, Connecticut College 0 OT

WATERVILLE, Maine --- Freshmen Alex Albright and Jill Mauer netted first half scores to lead Connecticut College (4-8, 1-6) to a 2-1 victory over Colby College (6-6, 2-6) in New England Small College Athletic Conference field hockey Saturday at Crafts
Field. Camel junior goaltender Ashley Kenerson stopped 16 shots. Colby goalie Molly Rice made seven saves.

Alex Albright scored with 10:57 left in the opening half and Mauer added the
eventual game-winning goal with 4:57 remaining in the half. Mauer has accounted for the game-winner in each of the four Camel victories.

10/20: Connecticut College-Amherst College Game Moved Back to Sunday Due to Poor Field Conditions

NEW LONDON , Conn. –Today's NESCAC field hockey game between Amherst College and Connecticut College has been postponed due to poor field conditions. The game has been moved back to Sunday October 24 at 1:00 p.m.

10/16: Camels Battle Polar Bears in All Out Effort: Bowdoin 2, Connecticut College 1 OT

NEW LONDON , Conn. --The Bowdoin College Polar Bears (7-3, 5-2) edged the Connecticut College Camels (3-8, 0-6) 2-1 in overtime of a NESCAC field hockey game played on Silfen Field Saturday afternoon. Sophomore Taryn King tallied the game-winner with 3:16 remaining in overtime. Junior goalie Ashley Kenerson had 10 saves to lead Connecticut College in net. Kate Leonard was equally impressive with 11 saves for the Polar Bears.

The teams played to a scoreless first half. Only 6:55 into the second stanza, freshman Jill Mauer put the Camels on top 1-0 with her fourth goal of the season. Alex Albright assisted on the score. But with 23:50 to play, senior Colleen McDonald netted the equalizer for the visiting Polar Bears, forcing the extra session of play. With 3:16 remaining in the overtime, King put in the game-winner.

Senior Corey McAuliffe had a defensive save for the Camels. Connecticut College will host Amherst College Wednesday afternoon at 4:00 p.m.

10/14: Connecticut College 1, Mount Holyoke 0 OT

South Hadley, Mass. -- Freshman Jill Mauer put in a penalty stroke with 2:47 left in overtime, lifting the Connecticut College Camels (3-7) to a 1-0 victory over the Mount Holyoke College Lyons (6-6). Mauer tucked her shot inside the upper left corner of the cage.

Jenny Wing posted nine saves in goal for MHC. Ashley Kenerson tallied 10 saves en route to the shutout....After an 0-5 start, the Camels are 3-2 in their last five games...Jill Mauer has accounted for the game-winner in each of the three victories.

Scoring:
1. Connecticut -- Jill Mauer (unassisted) -- 82:13

Shots on Goal:
MHC -- 16 (4-10-2)
Connecticut -- 10 (4-4-2)

Saves:
MHC -- Jenny Wing -- 9 (4-2-3)
Connecticut -- Ashley Kenerson -- 10 (1-7-2)

10/9: Trinity 4, Connecticut College 2

NEW LONDON , Conn. –The Trinity College Bantams (5-3, 3-2) topped Connecticut College (2-7, 0-5) 4-2 in NESCAC field hockey action at Silfen Field Saturday afternoon. Senior forward Jessica Baker (Middlebury , CT) netted a pair of goals to lead Trinity to the victory. Sophomore Katie Williams (Selinsgrove , PA) netted two goals for Connecticut College

Williams put the Camels on top 1-0 just 6:22 into the contest, scoring on an assisting pass from Sage Shanley (Westerly , RI). But the Bantams scored the next two, including a goal from Baker with 3:57 before the break to carry a 2-1 lead at the midway point. The Camels evened the game at two on the second tally of the game from Williams, just 4:42 into the second half. But just over two minutes later, Erin Daly put in what proved to be the game-winner for Trinity.

Courtney Bergh (Pennington, NJ) had three saves for Trinity. Ashley Kenerson (Wenham , MA) had three stops for Connecticut College .

Williams leads the club with four goals and nine points. Freshmen Jill Mauer (Millbrook , NY) netted the game-winner Tuesday afternoon and has notched two goals and five points. Ashley Kenerson (Wenham , MA) has 96 saves in nine starts and tops the NESCAC with an average of 10.67 saves per game.

The Camels will visit Mount Holyoke College Thursday afternoon at 4:30 p.m.

10/5: Connecticut College 3, Gordon College 1

NEW LONDON , Conn. –The Connecticut College Camels (2-6) picked up a 3-1 victory over visiting Gordon College (6-5) at Silfen Field Tuesday. Sophomore Katie Williams ( Selinsgrove , PA ), freshman Jill Mauer ( Millbrook , NY ) and sophomore Sage Shanley of Westerly tallied goals for the Camels. Inga Gustavsen ( Swampscott , MA ) accounted for the Fighting Scots goal. Ashley Kenerson ( Wenham , MA ) had 10 stops as the Camels earned their second victory in the past three games.

Williams put the Camels on top 1-0 with a blast 12:36 into the game. Liz Lingo ( Rehoboth Beach , DE ) assisted on the score. Leading 1-0 at the break, Jill Mauer provided what proved to be the game-winner, netting her second of the year just 57 seconds into the second stanza. Later in the half, Katie Williams set up Sage Shanley to make it a 3-0 game. That was more than enough for Kenerson who now has 93 saves in net this fall. Kendra Davis ( Manasquan , NJ ) finished with four saves for Gordon College .

The Camels will host Trinity College in a pivotal NESCAC match-up Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m.

Gordon College (6-5) 0-1--1

Connecticut College (2-6) 1-2--3

Scoring:

CC-Katie Williams (Liz Lingo) 12:36

CC-Jill Mauer 35:57

CC-Sage Shanley (Williams) 43:41

GC-Inga Gustavsen 67:23

Saves:

GC- Kendra Davis, 4 saves, 3 GA

CC-Ashley Kenerson, 10 saves, 1 GA.

Shots- GC-11; CC-38

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10/2: Wesleyan 3, Connecticut College 0

Middletown, Conn . --Wesleyan University (5-2, 2-2) recorded a 3-0 victory over visiting Connecticut College (1-6, 0-4) Saturday afternoon in Middletown. Louisa Mook netted two scores for Wesleyan. The Cardinals netted a pair of first half scores and were able to hang on for the NESCAC victory. Ashley Kenerson had 10 saves for Connecticut College. The Camels will host Gordon College Tuesday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. on Silfen Field.

9/28: Connecticut College 1, Wellesley 0 OT

Jill Mauer Nets Game-Winner for Camels

WELLESLEY, MASS. --Freshman Jill Mauer (Millbrook, N.Y.) scored just over a minute into the overtime period, lifting the Connecticut College Camels (1-5) to a 1-0 victory over Wellesley College (4-2). Junior goaltender Ashley Kenerson made five stops en route to the shutout.

Wellesley out-shot the Camels 10-5 advantage in shots, but Mauer's shot was the the only one that counted in the end. Wellesley’s Caitlin Andrews (Edgecomb,
ME) made two saves for the Blue.

The experienced defensive corps of Corey McAuliffe, Stephanie Cole and Erin Wing held off an offensive group that had netted seven goals over the previous two contests. The Camels will seek their second win when they visit intrastate NESCAC rival Wesleyan University Saturday.

9/25: Bates 2, Connecticut College 1

Katie Williams Nets Goal for Camels

LEWISTON, Maine --Sophomore Katie Williams provided Connecticut College with a 1-0 lead but it was not enough as Bates College (3-2, 1-0) tallied the final two goals of the afternoon to top the Camels (0-5, 0-3) 2-1 in NESCAC field hockey action Saturday afternoon.

Senior Katie Roe assisted on the Camel score, leading Williams to the net with a nifty penalty corner. The Camels appeared to have a lead secured headed into the break but Mary Alice Cornog tied the game off an assist from Brooke Anable with just 21 seconds remaining in the half.

Carolyn King put in the game-winner for the hosts with just under 20 minutes to play off an assist from Allison Marshall.
Sarah Judice made seven saves for Bates. Ashley Kenerson made four stops for the Camels. The Camels will travel to Wellesley College for a 4:00 p.m. game Tuesday afternoon.

9/21: Clark 1, Connecticut College 0

NEW LONDON , Conn. – Clark University (5-0) edged Connecticut College (0-4) 1-0 in field hockey action Tuesday afternoon on Silfen Field. The Cougars won the game in spite of the fact that they were out-shot 29-to-4 in the contest. Junior Brittney Wickles ( Hatfield , MA ) tallied the game-winner, taking a pass from Caitlin Rogers ( Greenfield , MA ) with 6:40 to play. Caitlin Kelley ( Guilford , CT ) had 11 saves for Clark . Ashley Kenerson ( Wenham , CT ) made three saves for Connecticut College .

The Camels will visit Bates University Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m.

Clark University (5-0) 0-1--1

Connecticut College (0-4) 0-0--0

Scoring:

Clark-Brittney Wickles (Caitlin Rogers) 63:20

Saves:

Clark- Caitlin Kelley 11 saves

CC-Ashley Kenerson, 3 saves, 1 GA.

Shots- Clark-4; CC-29

9/19: Williams College 4, Connecticut College 0

NEW LONDON , Conn. – Williams College (3-0, 2-0) picked up a 4-0 victory over Connecticut College (0-3, 0-2) in NESCAC field hockey action Sunday afternoon. Tara Boyd notched a goal and an assist for the Ephs. Cathleen Clark, Ashley Sewell and Sarah Dupont added single scores for Williams. Junior goaltender Ashley Kenerson had 21 saves for Connecticut College .

The Camels will look to rebound when they host Clark University this Tuesday afternoon at 4:00 p.m.

Williams College (3-0, 2-0) 2-2--4

Connecticut College (0-3, 0-2) 0-0--0

Scoring:

WC-Cathleen Clark (Tara Boyd) 4:05

WC-Boyd 21:11

WC-Ashley Sewell 45:23

WC-Sarah Dupont 52:39

Saves:

WC- Wendy Stone 52:39, 0 save; Emily Wasserman 17:21, 0 saves.

CC-Ashley Kenerson, 21 saves, 4 GA.

Shots- WC-29, CC-7.

9/16: Springfield College 3, Connecticut College 1

NEW LONDON , Conn. --Springfield College (5-1), ranked #13 in the latest NFHCA National Poll, recorded a 3-1 victory over Connecticut College (0-2) Thursday. The Camels carried a 1-0 lead into the half but were victimized by three second half scores.

Freshman Alex Albright put the Camels on top with 19:35 left in the first half. Jill Mauer assisted on the score. Junior Ashley Kenerson had 15 saves in another stellar performance in net. Senior defender Corey McAuliffe contributed with a defensive save. The Camels will host Williams College Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. in a game that was pushed back a day to avoid inclement weather playing conditions.

9/11: Middlebury 5, Connecticut College 0

NEW LONDON , Conn. – Middlebury College (1-0, 1-0) picked up a 5-0 victory over host Connecticut College (0-1, 0-1) in NESCAC field hockey action Saturday afternoon. Junior Emily Enos (South Hamilton, MA) tallied two goals and an assist to lead the Panthers. Claire Edelen (Sparks, MD) added a goal and an assist. The Panthers opened up a 3-0 lead at the half and were able to hang on. Junior goaltender Ashley Kenerson (Wenham , MA) had 25 saves for Connecticut College.

The Camels will visit Springfield College this Thursday afternoon at 4:00 p.m.

Middlebury College (1-0, 1-0) 3-2--5

Connecticut College (0-1, 0-1) 0-0--0

Scoring:

MC-Clarie Edelen (Emily Enos) 15:29

MC-Enos (Edelen) 15:47

MC-Enos (Janie Mackey) 30:55

MC-Channing Weymouth (Ashley Hall) 49:59

MC-Ashley Pullen 58:14

Saves:

MC- Meghan McGillen, 0 saves.

CC-Ashley Kenerson, 25 saves, 5 GA.

Shots- MC-30, CC-1.

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9/7: 2004 Season Preview

In 2003, the Connecticut College field hockey program built a strong foundation for the future. The Camels matured as a team and made a measurable four game improvement that included victories over some of the top teams in the region. With 14 players returning and five talented freshmen joining the squad, the Camels should be ready to carry their forward momentum to the next level in 2004. This fall, the team will be led into competition by senior tri-captains Corey McAuliffe, Amy Phelan, and Mary Scott. This talented senior trio has been working diligently since November to prepare their teammates for the challenges that lie ahead in the competitive New England Small College Athletic Conference. Here's a quick look at how the Camels stack up as they prepare for their season opener this Saturday morning on Silfen Field.

Forward

The Camel offense will improve with the development of a dedicated young group of athletes. Sophomore speedster Sage Shanley (Westerly, RI) is the leading returning scorer (3 goals, 3 assists) and will continue to use her quickness to get to the goal. Katie Williams (Selinsgrove , PA) is another talented second year player that will provide some offensive punch. Williams tallied five points (2 goals, 1 assist) in her rookie season and competed on the hurdles for the outdoor track and field team in the spring. Junior Caitlin Connolly (Manchester , MA) is another fleet footed forward (2 goals) who consistently plays with a positive attitude. Senior Hillary Rader (Hingham, MA) (1 goal, 2 assist) keyed the Camels early season surge with some clutch passing in the open field. Freshmen Alex Albright (Wilmington, DE) and Jill Mauer (Millbrook , NY) join the Camel forward line.

Caitlin Connolly '06 Weaves Through Defenders

Midfield

Along the midfield, seniors Mary Scott (Millbrook , NY ) and Katie Roe (Bethesda , MD ) will be relied upon for their leadership and field savvy. Sophomore Liz Lingo (Rehoboth Beach, DE) (2 goals, 4 assists) was an immediate contributor and served up many of the team's penalty corners. Sophomore Liz Cryan (Pittsburgh, PA) returns with a year's experience and is ready to play. Freshman Linnea Camerota (Waterford, CT) is reunited with her Williams School teammate and line-mate Sage Shanley. Freshman Courtney Mayer (Hingham , MA) has impressed in the pre-season and may shift between defense and midfield play.

Katie Roe '04=Consistency on the Midfield

Defense

One of the biggest improvements of the 2003 team was the defensive play. The Camel defensive unit played together and stymied the opposition on numerous occasions. Senior tri-captains Corey McAuliffe (Yarmouthport , MA) and Amy Phelan (Rumford , RI) along with Stephanie Cole (Edmond , OK) were key members of the Camel squad that logged five shutouts last season. Junior Erin Wing (Greene , ME) appeared in eight games off the bench and completed another successful season with the Camel ice hockey program. Alex Krotinger (South Natick, MA) is the newcomer in this group.

Tri-Captain Corey McAuliffe '05 Wins the Chase for a Loose Ball

Goal

The Camels have reaped the benefit of rotating two capable stoppers, juniors Ashley Kenerson (Wenham, MA) and Kate Reardon (Newton, MA). In eight starts last season, Kenerson posted a 2.42 Goal's Against Average with 77 saves and two shutouts. Reardon posted a 2.18 GAA in six starts, making 39 saves and recording two shutouts.

Coaching/Intangibles

Deb Lavigne enters her fourth season as head coach of the program. Rebecca Bruce returns for her second season as assistant coach. The Camels open the season Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. against Middlebury College . Lavigne is extremely optimistic about the upcoming season.

“We are definitely looking forward to this year and being competitive in the NESCAC this fall,” Lavigne stated. “With a solid base returning and we five strong freshmen joining the team, we are looking forward to a winning season.”