http://mitathletics.com en-us en-us http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2012-13/releases/20130306el3pmj CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The MIT field hockey team recorded the highest grade point average in Division III, had 11 student-athletes earn a spot on the National Academic Squad, with five being named Scholars of Distinction as announced by National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) this week. Wed, 06 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2012-13/releases/20130306el3pmj 2013-03-06T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2012-13/releases/201212128e33fd CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Senior Molly McShane (Lake Bluff, Ill.) and junior Maddy Wharton (Swarthmore, Pa.) represented MIT on the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III New England Field Hockey All-Star Team as announced by the association on Wednesday. McShane received her second straight nod while Wharton is a first-time honoree, marking the second year in a row the Engineers picked up two awards. Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2012-13/releases/201212128e33fd 2012-12-12T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2012-13/releases/20121205xg7mxu CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – For the second time in her career, MIT field hockey head coach Cheryl Silva was voted the New England East Region Coach of the Year by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA). The award comes after leading the Engineers to their third NEWMAC Championship in four years and an appearance in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2012-13/releases/20121205xg7mxu 2012-12-05T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2012-13/releases/20121120r1gwdh CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – For the second year in a row the MIT field hockey team received multiple All-America awards as announced by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) on Tuesday. Senior Molly McShane (Lake Bluff, Ill.) earned a spot on the first team, becoming the first player program history to receive All-America accolades all four years, while being voted the New England East Region Player of the Year for the second time. Junior Maddy Wharton (Swarthmore, Pa.) secured a spot on the third team, resulting in the first All-America nod of her career. Tue, 20 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2012-13/releases/20121120r1gwdh 2012-11-20T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2012-13/releases/20121116bq2stg CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Seniors Kimberly Barker (Camden, N.Y.) and Molly McShane (Lake Bluff, Ill.) will represent MIT at the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Division III Senior Game to be played at William Smith College on Saturday, Nov. 17 at 4:00 p.m. The duo comprises half of the NEWMAC contingent as foes from Babson College and Wellesley College are also slated to participate. Fri, 16 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2012-13/releases/20121116bq2stg 2012-11-16T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2012-13/releases/20121115d5dyj6 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The nationally-ranked No. 18 MIT field hockey team saw four student-athletes receive New England East Region honors from the National Field Hockey Coaches Association on Thursday. Senior Molly McShane (Lake Bluff, Ill.) along with juniors Erin Kenney (Glen Ellyn, Ill.) and Maddy Wharton (Swarthmore, Pa.) earned spots on the first team while junior Michelle Teplensky (Somers, N.Y.) was placed on the second team. The Engineers’ four selections marks the fourth year in a row they have earned multiple regional accolades. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2012-13/releases/20121115d5dyj6 2012-11-15T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2012-13/releases/20121110f7i8qh GENEVA, N.Y. – For the second year in a row, nationally-ranked No. 18 MIT saw its season end at the hands of No. 6 Bowdoin College as the Engineers fell to the Polar Bears, 3-1, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday afternoon. The Cardinal and Gray finished the year with a record of 17-3 following their third NEWMAC title and third NCAA tournament appearance in four years. Sat, 10 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2012-13/releases/20121110f7i8qh 2012-11-10T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/genrel/2012-13/NEWMAC_Fall_Academic CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – A league-leading 57 athletes represented MIT on the 2012 New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Fall Academic All-Conference Team. Criteria includes a minimum GPA of 3.5/4.0 scale or 4.35/5.0 scale, achieving second year academic status at his or her institution, and being a member of a varsity team for the entire season. Wed, 07 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/genrel/2012-13/NEWMAC_Fall_Academic 2012-11-07T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2012-13/releases/201211078qjmng CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – On the heels of capturing its third NEWMAC title in four years, the MIT field hockey team’s performance was recognized by coaches around the country as it jumped up two spots in this week’s Penn Moto/National Field Hockey Coaches Association Division III Coaches Poll. One of two teams to climb the standings, the Engineers now find themselves ranked No. 18 after reappearing on the poll last week. Wed, 07 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2012-13/releases/201211078qjmng 2012-11-07T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2012-13/releases/20121106xfgskf WELLESLEY, Mass. – The New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) named MIT senior Molly McShane (Lake Bluff, Ill.) the 2012 Field Hockey Athlete of Year as announced by the league on Tuesday. The midfielder also collected her fourth straight first team all-conference nod, joining Deanna Lentz ’06 as the only players in program history to accomplish this feat. First-time honorees, juniors Erin Kenney (Glen Ellyn, Ill.) and Maddy Wharton (Swarthmore, Pa.) rounded out the Engineers’ first team contingent while fellow classmate Michelle Teplensky (Somers, N.Y.) earned a spot on the second team. Tue, 06 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2012-13/releases/20121106xfgskf 2012-11-06T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2012-13/releases/20121105mrppxs CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Following its third NEWMAC title in four years, the MIT field hockey team learned it received a first-round bye and will travel to William Smith College to kickoff the 2012 NCAA Championship tournament. The nationally-ranked No. 20 Engineers (17-2) will do battle with either No. 6 Bowdoin College or SUNY New Paltz on Saturday, Nov. 10 at 2:00 p.m. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2012-13/releases/20121105mrppxs 2012-11-05T05:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2012-13/releases/201211047l30pd BABSON PARK, Mass. – Sophomore Caitlin Mackey (San Diego, Calif.) scored two first-half goals and tacked on an assist while tournament Most Outstanding Player Maddy Wharton (Swarthmore, Pa.) added a goal helping second-seeded MIT claim the 2012 New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Field Hockey Championship with a 6-3 win over fourth-seeded Springfield College on Sunday afternoon at MacDowell Field. Sun, 04 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2012-13/releases/201211047l30pd 2012-11-04T04:00:00Z http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2012-13/releases/20121103y7zlbn BABSON PARK, Mass. – Behind the strength of a first-half goal from senior Molly Duffy (New Providence, N.J.) and freshman Morgan Gulliver’s (Stamford, Conn.) tally early in the second half, second-seeded MIT turned back No. 3 Wellesley College, 2-1, on Saturday afternoon in a NEWMAC field hockey tournament semifinal at MacDowell Field. With the win, the nationally-ranked No. 20 Engineers (16-2) will be taking on No. 4 seed Springfield College in the championship game slated for 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. The showdown will be a rematch of the 2009 title game which MIT won, 4-2. Sat, 03 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://mitathletics.com/sports/w-fieldh/2012-13/releases/20121103y7zlbn 2012-11-03T04:00:00Z