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BENTLEY UNIVERSITY CLASS OF 2010
Erica de Silva
Leah Leavitt
· 33 career goals
· 65 career ground balls
· 19 career assists
· 44 career draw controls
· 52 career assists
· 39 career caused turnovers
· 27 goals, 16 assists, 52 points in 2009
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Bentley University 2010 Women’s Lacrosse Media Guide Falcon Facts & Staff
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Location .............................................................. 175 Forest Street ........................................................ Waltham, Mass. 02452-4705 Founded ...................................................................................... 1917 Founder .......................................................... Harry Clark Bentley President .............................................. Gloria Cordes Larson, JD Enrollment ................................................................................ 4,016 Conference ........................................ Northeast-10 Conference Home Field ............................................................. Bentley (4,800) Colors ............................................................................ Blue & Gold Nickname ............................................................................... Falcons Web site ............................................... www.bentleyfalcons.com
About the University .................................................................. 2-8 Administration .................................................................................. 9 Athletic Administration ......................................................... 10-11 Coaching Staff ................................................................................. 1 2 Season Preview ........................................................................ 13-14 Player Profiles ........................................................................... 15-19 Newcomers ......................................................................... 18-19 Last Year in Review ................................................................. 20-21 Northeast-10 Conference ...................................................... 2 1 Records ...................................................................................... 22-24 Bentley in the Postseason ...................................................... 2 2 Year-by-Year Records ............................................................... 2 2 Individual & Team Records .................................................... 2 3 Honor Roll .................................................................................. 2 4 Record vs. All Opponents ..................................................... 2 4 Class of 2010 .................................................. Inside Front Cover Schedule .......................................................................... Back Cover
Athletics Director ........... Bob DeFelice (Boston College ’63) Office Phone ...................................................... 781-891-2332 Asst. Athletics Director ...... Sandy Hoffman (Springfield ’80) Asst. Athletics Director ..... Cindy Scott (Memphis State ’75) Asst. Athletics Director ...... Kevin Loftus (UMass-Lowell ’92) Head Coach ............................ Carissa Medeiros (Stonehill ‘03) Office Phone ...................................................... 781-891-2337 E-Mail Address ............................. cmdedeiros@bentley.edu Assistant Coach .................... Abbey Capobianco (UMass ’09) Office Phone ...................................................... 781-891-2337 Email Address ........................... acapobianco@bentley.edu Volunteer Assistant Coach ........ Alyssa Ritchie (Bentley ‘09) Office Phone ...................................................... 781-891-2337 Sports Information Director .............. Dick Lipe (Bentley ’77) Office Phone ...................................................... 781-891-2334 Cell Phone .......................................................... 781-223-5410 Fax Phone .......................................................... 781-891-2648 E-Mail Address .......................................... rlipe@bentley.edu Asst. Sports Information Dir. .................. Kyle Mack (Iona ‘06) Office Phone ...................................................... 781-891-2417 E-Mail Address ....................................... kmack@bentley.edu Head Athletic Trainer ... Brooks Farry (SUNY-Brockport ’87) Lacrosse Trainer ........................................................ Debi Scannel
This brochure was designed, written and typeset by Assistant Sports Information Director Kyle Mack, with assistance from Sports Information Director Dick Lipe. Cover design by the Pack Network (packnetwork.com) of Boston, Mass. Photos by Spor tsPix (www.spor tspix.biz) and Richard Orr (www.richardorrsports.com).
ON THE COVER: Seniors Leah Leavitt and Erica de Silva will look to lead the Falcons to success in 2010.
Further information concerning Bentley athletics can be obtained by contacting Sports Information Director Dick Lipe by phone (office, 781-891-2334, or cell, 781-223-5410), fax (781-891-2648), e-mail (rlipe@bentley.edu) or by mail (175 Forest Street, Waltham, MA 02452-4705).
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BENTLEY UNIVERSITY THIS IS BENTLEY
Bentley University is one of the nation’s leading business schools, dedicated to preparing a new kind of business leader — one with the deep technical skills, the broad global perspective and the high ethical standards required to make a difference in an ever-changing world. To achieve our goal, we infuse our advanced business curriculum with the richness of a liberal arts education. The results are graduates who are making an impact in their chosen fields and turning their passions into success stories. Located on a classic New England campus just minutes from Boston, Bentley is a dynamic community of leaders, scholars and creative thinkers. Today, the challenges of a rapidly changing world have made business skills and experiences hot commodities. More students are considering business as the foundation of their higher education experience, and considering Bentley in the process. With our unique blend of business, technology and the liberal arts, Bentley provides students with relevant, practical and transferable skills. At Bentley, we blend the breadth and technological strength of a large university with the values and student focus of a small college. Students interested in business professions choose from a wide range of programs that address all functional areas including accountancy, finance, marketing, management and liberal arts — all with a strong foundation in technology. Bentley students interact with a faculty of experienced teachers with real-world research and consulting experience, and enjoy a vibrant campus teeming with athletic, social and cultural opportunities. They can choose majors, minors and courses that fully explore the impact of information technology including e-marketing, cyber psychology, journalism for the World Wide Web, web design, IT and public relations, IT auditing, cyberlaw, and information economics. At the McCallum Graduate School, a broad array of offerings, including PhDs in Business and Accountancy, MBA, Master of Science and certificate programs, emphasize the impact of technology on business practice. Our faculty continues to develop the next wave of curricula, emphasizing IT-enabled business processes and careers in knowledgebased professional services.
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Academic Programs Bentley offers a remarkable array of specialized business courses, from the Business Core curriculum to elective courses for majors and minors. This depth of offerings, combined with our emphasis on information technology and hands-on experience in state-of-the-art learning labs, prepares students to succeed in a fast-paced, complex world. The arts and sciences join business as an integral component of a Bentley education. In fact, half of the undergraduate courses are in arts and sciences disciplines – called the General Education Core. These courses expand a student’s frame of reference and build skills in critical thinking, decision-making, communication and other areas essential for well-rounded professionals. Whether in business or the arts and sciences, academic programs at Bentley emphasize both theory and practice. Students gain a firm grasp of the historical, societal and other forces that shape a discipline such as management or international studies. Meanwhile, course projects, internships, and service-learning assignments enable students to test business principles and concepts in corporate and nonprofit settings. Bentley professors link theory and practice not only in teaching but in their own research. The topics they investigate are rooted in the complex challenges that leading companies face every day. While the curriculum offers a breadth and depth usually found only at larger universities, the experience at Bentley is student centered. We are a teaching-focused university that offers a personal experience, with small classes and an excellent faculty-student ratio of 1 to 12. There are no lecture halls at Bentley. All of our courses are taught by professors – not graduate assistants – who put a premium on firstrate teaching, research and advising.
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Business Core Beginning in fall 2009, a significantly enhanced Business Core will be available to Bentley students. All first-year students will study the ethical and legal environment of business, enriched by resources in Bentley’s Cyber Law Center, as well as accounting and finance. Supported by a generous Ernst & Young Foundation grant, improved methods for learning accounting and finance are a hallmark of the new Core. Information technology tools and systems management are integrated into business statistics, as well as into another innovative course on business processes, which also integrates marketing, operations, accounting and finance. Project management and team skills
English, philosophy, and other humanities subjects; and mathematics and the natural sciences. The General Education Core includes the FirstYear Seminar, a program designed to help get their college career off to a good start. Led by teams of staff and students, the seminar introduces freshmen to topics such as academic planning, faculty expectations, group process, student responsibilities, individual learning styles, diversity, gender issues, and interpersonal communication. Students also take an introductory course that covers the broad principles of information technology and the specifics of computing resources at Bentley.
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development will be featured in the third-year Integrated Business Project course.The organizational behavior course will focus on valuing diversity. Students will assess their intercultural relationship skills, which will be re-assessed in the capstone global strategy course to gauge the impact of international education opportunities Bentley offers, including semester- and year-long overseas study. As part of a continuing effort to enable students to understand the important linkages between business and the arts and sciences, the four-course Finance, Management, and Marketing minors have been improved by requiring students to choose one course from a list of Arts and Sciences electives related to the minor. In addition, all Bachelor of Arts majors now require students to complete the Business Studies Minor, which consists of five courses from the first two years of the revised General Business Core.
Located in Waltham, Mass. on 163 acres, Bentley is just 10 miles west of Boston and a short, free shuttle ride from Harvard Square in Cambridge. Both cities provide vast resources for internships, job opportunities and cultural events. Bentley is easily accessible from the Massachusetts Turnpike, Route 95 and the Waltham MBTA Station.
Bachelor’s Degree Programs Accountancy Computer Information Systems Corporate Finance and Accounting Economics-Finance Finance History Information Design and Corporate Communication
General Education
Information Systems Audit and Control
One cannot sustain long-term success in the world of business unless they know about much more than just business. That’s why Bentley puts such an emphasis on providing a broad and rich education. Our graduates are literate, articulate, well-read, independent-thinking individuals with a keen understanding of global issues, civic responsibility and business ethics.
Global Studies
International Studies
Half of the courses required in the General Education Core are in the arts and sciences. Students are exposed to a wide range of subjects in the behavioral and social sciences (psychology and history, for example);
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Liberal Arts Management Managerial Economics Marketing Mathematical Sciences Media and Culture Philosophy (Business Ethics)
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BENTLEY UNIVERSITY THIS IS BENTLEY At a Glance History f Founded by Harry C. Bentley in 1917 as a school of accounting and finance. f Offered first four-year Bachelor of Science program in 1961. f Moved from downtown Boston to Waltham, Mass., in 1968 to accommodate growing enrollment and student demand for education blending academic study and extracurricular opportunities. f Approved in 1971 to grant both BS and BA degrees; changed name to Bentley College. f Graduate School of Business founded in 1974. f The Mobile Computing program, one of the first in the country, is launched in 1985.The program provides all freshmen with a networkready laptop computer with fully loaded software. f In late 1990s, Bentley pioneered integration of information technology into the core business curriculum and positions itself as the school for the information age. f The graduate school is named for 1967 alumnus Elkin B. McCallum in honor of a generous gift made by the McCallum Family Foundation in 1999. f The Smith Academic Technology Center opens in 2000 to serve as the focal point for business and technology initiatives on campus. f Two additional residence halls open on the Southeast campus in 2001, helping to offset growing demand for on-campus housing among undergraduates.A new baseball field debuts too, named in honor of the school’s first and only baseball coach, Robert A. DeFelice. The athletic expansion project also includes a new soccer field, an outdoor track and six tennis courts. f Bentley expands its campus to the Middle East in 2002 with the “Bentley in Bahrain” program in partnership with Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF). Program offers students in Bahrain and surrounding Gulf States the opportunity to learn from Bentley professors and earn a Bentley degree. f Third residence hall, housing 285 students, opens in 2004 f In 2005, launched the Liberal Studies Major – a first-of-its-kind program for a business school in which students major in business and the liberal arts, and receive credentials in both. Construction is completed on two apartment-style residence halls on Forest Street, now known as the North Campus. f Doctoral program debuts in fall 2006. Construction on on two additional apartment-style buildings is completed. Renovation and expansion of Dana Athletic Center and Bentley Library is completed. f Bentley becomes a university. The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education approves Bentley’s request to change its designation and name to become Bentley University, effective October 2, 2008. Campus and Location f Set on 163 acres in Waltham, Massachusetts. f Minutes west of Boston. f Free daily shuttle from campus to Harvard Square in Cambridge. Enrollment: Fall 2009 f Undergraduate students: 4,016 full time; 243 part time f Graduate students: 1,405;PhD students: 30. f Average undergraduate class size: 24 f Average graduate class size: 21 f International students represent 9 percent of the undergraduate student population and 18 percent of graduate students. f More than 83 percent of full-time undergraduates live on campus. Faculty f More than 480 full- and parttime faculty members, who teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels. f 82 percent hold doctoral degrees. f Many have significant experience in the business world.
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Professors are accessible, committed to excellent teaching and advising as well as to pursuing research and scholarship in their field. Faculty-student ratio is 1 to 12
Curriculum f A leader in integrating information technology into the business curriculum. f Bentley’s mission is to create new knowledge within and across business and the arts and sciences and to educate creative, ethical and socially responsible organizational leaders. f Bachelor of science degrees in 11 business fields; bachelor of arts degrees in six arts and sciences disciplines. f The graduate school emphasizes the impact of technology on business practice and offers PhD programs in Business and Accountancy, the Bentley MBA with 16 areas of concentration, an integrated MS+MBA, seven Master of Science degrees, and custom executive education programs. Rankings f U.S.News and World Report ranks Bentley #48 overall in the Best Business Programs section. In the business specialties category Bentley’s Management Information Systems ranked #17 nationally and #2 in New England. In the “Programs to Look For” category, Bentley’s ServiceLearning program was named one of the best in the nation. In the Best Universities, Master’s (by region-North category), Bentley ranked # 6. In the section “Great Schools, Great Prices,” Bentley ranked #2 in the Master’s Universities (North) category. f Princeton Review named Bentley one of the best schools in the nation in the 2010 guide. Student surveys ranked the school #12 in the nation for the Best Career/Job Placement Services. f BusinessWeek ranks Bentley among the top 30 undergraduate business programs in the nation in the magazine’s 3rd annual issue of “The Best Undergraduate Business Schools”. Bentley ranked #30 overall and #4 in New England. f The Princeton Review named the McCallum Graduate School of Business among the best business schools in the nation for 2009. f U.S.News & World Report’s 2009 “Best Graduate Schools” named the Bentley University McCallum Graduate School among the top 100 business schools in the nation (#62). The Master of Science in Accountancy program is ranked #30 nationally and #3 in New England; the Master of Science in Information Technology program ranked #18 nationally and #2 in New England. Tuition and Fees for 2009-10 f Undergraduate: Tuition is $34,360. Room and board (double room, meal plan) is $12,030.The mobile computing fee is $1,200; the activity fee is $268; and the student health insurance (if not covered by parents’ plan) is $908. f Graduate: Tuition for each three-credit MBA and Master of Science course is $3,276. Careers f Within six months of graduation, nearly 95 percent of Bentley students find professional employment or enroll in graduate school. f Recruiting program brings more than 1,200 job opportunities to students each year. f 93 percent of students take on at least one professional internship while at Bentley. f Workshops, individualized advising, and resource materials help students fine-tune career goals. f Many of Bentley College’s 44,500 alumni serve as contacts and resources or students, through panel discussions, informational interviews, Mentor Program.
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BENTLEY UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS AT BENTLEY
Bentley’s athletic depar tment embodies the tradition of excellence that spans all areas of the university. Bentley is an eight-time winner of the prestigious President’s Cup, presented annually to the best overall athletic program in the Northeast-10 Conference.
Atlantic Hockey playoffs for the first time ever.
Football made its debut in the NCAA Division II playoffs in 2003 and followed that with a return appearance in 2004. Men’s basketball and women’s volleyball have both earned NCAA tournament berths each of the last five years, with the former reaching the NCAA Division II Elite Eight in 2007 and 2008. Women’s basketball has competed in a Division II record 26 NCAA postseason tournaments and has advanced to the national semifinals seven times since 1989. The field hockey team captured Bentley’s first NCAA national championship in 2001.
In the spring of 2009, more than 50 percent of the college’s varsity athletes were named to the Dean’s List or President’s List. Their on-field success has been recognized with All-New England, All-America and ESPN the Magazine Academic All-America® honors. Full athletic scholarships are awarded in men’s and women’s basketball. Athletic aid for other sports is primarily based on financial need and/ or academic merit. Prospective students should contact the coach of the sport in which they are interested. For general information, contact the Bentley athletic department at 781-891-2256 or visit the athletics website at www.bentleyfalcons.com.
Facilities The focus of athletics at Bentley University is the lower campus, where our well-manicured outdoor playing fields surround the recentlyexpanded Charles A. Dana Athletic Center. The Dana Center facility serves both athletics and the student population. The 118,000-square foot multipurpose facility features a field house, a brand-new twostory fitness center, another fitness center for varsity athletes only, general locker rooms, competition size swimming pool, athletic training room and rehabilitation area, athletic team and locker rooms, and 24 athletic offices. The center is available to Bentley students, faculty and staff with a valid Bentley ID. The two-story glass-enclosed fitness center was the focal point of a major expansion of the facility, completed in the spring of 2006. The addition also features a food court, additional restroom facilities and a boosters suite which overlooks the football field.
Each year, all Bentley teams have the goal of winning a conference championship and qualifying for their respective NCAA championship. Bentley is a charter member of the Northeast-10, and offers varsity athletic competition in 23 sports (12 for men, 11 for women). One of the nation’s largest Division II conferences, the Northeast-10 also includes Adelphi,American International, Assumption, Franklin Pierce, Le Moyne, UMass-Lowell, Merrimack, New Haven, Pace, Saint Anselm, St. Michael’s, Saint Rose, Southern Connecticut, Southern New Hampshire and Stonehill.
The addition of the new fitness center enables Bentley’s varsity athletes to have a separate weight room. Both feature state-of-theartequipment, making the college’s fitness facilities unparalleled in the region.
The Bentley ice hockey program competes in the Division I Atlantic Hockey League against schools such as Air Force, UConn, Holy Cross, Army and Mercyhurst. In March 2006, the Falcons reached the finals of the
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BENTLEY UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS AT BENTLEY At a Glance Sport Baseball Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Men’s Cross Country Women’s Cross Country Field Hockey Football Golf Hockey Men’s Lacrosse Women’s Lacrosse Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer Softball Men’s Swimming Women’s Swimming Men’s Tennis Women’s Tennis Men’s Track Women’s Track Volleyball
Coach Bob DeFelice Jay Lawson Barbara Stevens Ed Lyons Ed Lyons Jessica King Thom Boerman Marty Burke Ryan Soderquist Jim Murphy Carissa Medeiros Gary Crompton Lauren Lukis Michele DeGregorio Mary Kay Samko Mary Kay Samko Alex Wong Alex Wong Ed Lyons Ed Lyons Sandy Hoffman
Length of Tenure 2008-09 Record 2008-09 Conf. Record 42nd year 28-22 19-11 19th year 26-7 18-4* 24th year 21-12 15-7 18th year --------18th year --------2nd year 17-6 15-3 1st year 5-6 4-3 1st year --------8th year 19-17-2 15-11-2 18th year 9-4 7-2 3rd year 9-9 7-3 2nd year 8-9-2 5-6-2 7th year 4-14-1 2-11-1 5th year 21-19 14-14 14th year 8-4 ----14th year 8-6 ----5th year 12-8 8-2 7th year 14-9 10-2 18th year --------18th year --------28th year 21-12 12-2
Bold indicates team competed in NCAA Championships in 2008-09 *2008-09 Northeast-10 regular season champion In the field house, brand-new seating for 2,600 surrounds a parquet floor that is home to the men’s and women’s basketball teams, and the volleyball team. Surrounding the court is a tenth-of-a-mile oval track. When not servicing our athletic teams, the main court can be transformed into three full size basketball courts or three volleyball courts. The general locker rooms are equipped with daily use lockers and showers as well as saunas and steam rooms. An indoor natatorium featuring a competition-size (25 meters by 25 yards) swimming pool and separate diving tank is also available to all students. During the fall, spring and summer seasons, the focus shifts to the college’s outdoor playing fields. Two synthetic lighted fields (one a FieldTurf surface and the other a hockey pitch turf) are located sideby-side on the lower campus. These fields come alive when the Falcons host games in football, field hockey and men’s and women’s lacrosse. When our teams are not hosting games or conducting practices, the fields light up at night with student life. Bentley’s club sports in men’s
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and women’s rugby, ultimate Frisbee and over 100 intramural teams make use of the fields. The action doesn’t stop on just the synthetic fields; our facilities also include three grass fields. A baseball stadium, soccer stadium enhanced with a state-of-the-art quarter-mile track, nearby softball field, and six tennis courts serves as the homes for our other respected athletic teams. When scheduling opportunities arise around athletics and organized student life, the facilities are used for hosting inside and outside community events. Such events include: Campus Activities Board’s “Event of the Month”, Greek life tournaments and several other student organizational recreational events. A limited amount of outside events are hosted by the athletic department to enhance Bentley’s role in the surrounding communities. Events hosted range from MIAA championship events, local high school and college contests and seventeen camps that utilize all facilities throughout the summer.
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BENTLEY UNIVERSITY ACADEMICS AT BENTLEY
As a business university, Bentley’s mission is to create new knowledge within and across business and the arts and sciences and to educate creative, ethical, and socially responsible organizational leaders. It is distinctive among US and international universities in having two faculties, in business and in the arts and sciences, which are unified in their educational mission. Bentley graduates excel in complex and dynamic environments through their capacity to initiate, lead, and affect value-creating change. As responsible and ethical individuals, they recognize and take into account the broader social, political, and environmental context within which all organizations operate. Bentley is internationally known for the quality and impact of its educational programs and research. It is a leader in promoting ethical and socially responsible enterprise and the critical role of information and communication technology in achieving sustainable high performance. Bentley has continued to evolve and expand its expertise in these “domains of excellence” in numerous ways: Arts and Sciences The arts and sciences, a dynamic, integral component of a Bentley education, provide students of business and related professions with the knowledge, perspectives and skills imbued in arts and sciences disciplines necessary for a lifetime of intellectual and civic engagement, as well as a successful and fulfilling career. Bentley offers students a unique opportunity to double major in business and the liberal arts. The Liberal Studies Major, a first-of-its-kind program for a business school, gives students the opportunity to major in business and the liberal arts, and receive credentials in both. As of fall 2008, more than 500 undergraduates have enrolled in this optional program Ethical and Socially Responsible Enterprise Bentley has continuously integrated ethics and social responsibility into its curriculum through teaching, research, and corporate and community relations. These efforts are given even stronger emphasis through the Bentley Alliance for Ethics and Social Responsibility. The mission of the Alliance is to amplify and extend the work of autonomous centers and initiatives on campus, support and encourage greater awareness of, respect for and commitment to ethics, service and social responsibility in research, curricula and campus culture. Information and Communication Technology At Bentley, the integration of business and communication/ information technology takes place at four different levels: Our IT-based learning laboratories in various areas of business and our general information technology infrastructure are world-class Innovative pedagogical use of information technology is built into the fabric of all of our courses to support learning We explore the implications of information technology on business in all areas of our business curriculum We offer specialized programs that focus on developing highquality technology solutions. The focal point for Bentley’s initiatives to integrate business education and information/communication technology is the Norman S. and Lida M. Smith Academic Technology Center. The 73,000-square-foot facility, which opened in September 2000, supports faculty and student expertise in using technologies that are reshaping business.
Two of Bentley’s most progressive learning labs are housed in this center.The Trading Room, one of the largest and most advanced in the country, and the Design and Usability Center are centerpiece technology facilities that provide students with hands-on experience in the financial markets and usability research, respectively. The Elkin B. McCallum Graduate School of Business The McCallum Graduate School of Business at Bentley University offers full-time and part-time students the leadership capabilities and the managerial and analytical expertise necessary to succeed in today’s globally competitive business environment. Featuring one of the most extensive selections of Master of Science (MS) programs in the nation, the McCallum Graduate School of Business is known for developing the specialized expertise needed to succeed in a variety of industries: Accountancy Finance Financial Planning Human Factors in Information Design Information Technology Marketing Analytics Taxation MS+MBA This intensive, integrated full-time program combines the business leadership curriculum of the Day MBA with the technological expertise developed in the Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) or Master of Science in Human Factors in Information Design (MSHFID). Dual Degree Programs The Dual Degree programs give students a powerful combination of broad business knowledge and deep technical expertise. Qualified MBA students may simultaneously enroll in any of the McCallum Graduate School of Business’s specialized MS degree programs, and qualified MS students may expand their studies to include the Evening MBA. PhD Programs Bentley offers two PhD programs: a PhD in Accountancy and a PhD in Business, both with a thematic focus on Business, Technology and Society.
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BENTLEY UNIVERSITY STUDENT LIFE AT BENTLEY
the Dana Center now serves Currito burritos and wraps. Other options include the Brookside Deli and Convenience Store for sandwiches, convenience items and more. Student Health Services (SHS) provides free, confidential health care to all full-time students at Bentley. Services include diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses and injuries, lab testing, dermatology, men’s and women’s health care, and medical and dental referrals. SHS is staffed by nurse practitioners and physicians who offer counseling and education programs covering topics such as stress management, relaxation, sexuality, and responsible lifestyle decisionmaking. The Alcohol and Drug Resource Center has a trained professional who offers education and counseling for alcohol and drug issues to all groups and individuals on campus.
The City of Boston is only miles away The Bentley community is spirited and close-knit. Students, faculty and staff share a commitment to the values of personal responsibility and mutual support.At the same time, their different backgrounds, interests and goals keep members of the campus community learning from each other – and having fun in the process. A steady supply of university and student-sponsored events brings undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional education students, faculty and others together around common interests. Opportunities include lectures by well-known business leaders, plays and concerts, panel discussions with alumni from various career fields, exhibits in the library’s art gallery, and networking nights with professional organizations such as the Society for Management. Cheering on the Bentley Falcons in football, basketball, soccer, lacrosse and other varsity sports for men and women is another popular pursuit here. Finally, resources such as the games room and Harry’s Corner in the Student Center, the renovated Dana Athletic Center and the stateof-the-art Bentley Library are dynamic places to work out or just hang out with fellow students, colleagues and friends. At Bentley, approximately 83 percent of full-time undergraduate students make their home on campus. Freshmen live in a traditional dormitory residence hall (double, triple or quad occupancy); upperclassman options include multi-person suites and one-, twoand three-bedroom apartments with bathrooms and kitchenettes. Thanks to “one port per pillow,” students have individual access to the Internet and the university network in their dorm room. With computer ports and wireless coverage throughout the campus, fast and convenient access is not difficult to find. When it comes to eating on campus, students have a great variety of choices. The Seasons Dining Room offers unlimited, sit-down meals from early morning to 9:00 p.m. The LaCava Center Café offers food on the go, from Starbucks coffee and Freshens smoothies to sushi and salad. The DeLoitte cybercafé in the library features Einstein Bros. Bagels, and
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Counseling and Student Development (CSD) offers programs and services to address issues common to college-age students. Counseling and mental health services are provided to all students for concerns related to stress depression, anxiety, family life, relationships, and other concerns, by a staff of psychologists, social workers and counselors. Disability Services is also housed in CSD; a staff member provides support services and works with students to arrange appropriate accommodations during their academic career. All sessions with the CSD are free and confidential. The Spiritual Life Center serves the spiritual and religious needs of students and other members of the campus community. The staff includes Catholic and Protestant chaplains as well as advisers to individuals of the Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist and Muslim traditions. Students from a variety of faiths can call on the center for referrals to appropriate religious communities in the Waltham and Boston area. Look to the center for counseling, interfaith and faith-specific services, scripture studies, sacramental preparation, and opportunities for spiritual growth. Weekly services are held in the Sacred Space, located in the Student Center. International students have a ready resource in the Center for International Students and Scholars. Staff members coordinate orientation programs for new international students and provide advising on immigration, employment and academic issues. In addition, the International Peer Advisers program eases the transition to college life by fostering relationships between international students and continuing students at Bentley. Students explore current interests – and develop new ones – by tapping into the university’s 100-plus student organizations. There are numerous opportunities to get involved in academically oriented groups, the creative and performing arts, student government, campus newspapers and the radio station, fraternity and sorority life, and much more. Students can also connect with classmates at events like Hawaiian luau, Build Your Own Sundae party, stand-up comedy and hypnotist performances, a Boston scavenger hunt, and more. Students build friendships that last throughout their Bentley years – and beyond.
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BENTLEY UNIVERSITY THE ADMINISTRATION
Gloria Cordes Larson, JD President
A public policy expert, lawyer and business leader, Gloria Cordes Larson assumed the presidency of Bentley College in July 2007. The school became Bentley University in October 2008. Larson joined Bentley from the leading law firm Foley Hoag, where she co-chaired the Government Strategies Group. The practice that she managed covered a broad array of regulatory and business development issues at the federal, state and local levels. Widely influential in economic policy, President Larson led a business advisory cabinet for Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, and co-chaired his transition team. Her contributions also include chairing the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority. Under her leadership, the organization oversaw renovation of the MassMutual Center in Springfield and construction of the $800 million Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. In the administration of former Massachusetts Governor William Weld, she served as secretary of economic affairs (1993 to 1996) and secretary of consumer affairs and business regulation (1991 to 1993). Prior to that, President Larson managed business and regulatory issues as a senior official with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). She served as an attorney advisor to the FTC commissioner from 1981 to 1988, and as the agency’s deputy director of consumer protection from 1990 to 1991. In January 2005, President Larson was appointed to the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy Board. Boston Mayor Thomas Menino tapped her to serve on the city’s Host Committee for the 2004 Democratic National Convention. President Larson is a director of Unum Group and lead director of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. She is a board member on several prominent professional and community organizations, including the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, for which she is the chair of the board; Boston Center for the Arts; Roger Williams University School of Law; Massachusetts Women’s Forum; Rosie’s Place; and The Dimock Center. She is a member of the Massachusetts,Virginia and Boston bar associations. Many groups have recognized President Larson’s longstanding commitment to civic duty, especially her work in raising awareness of the need for education reform and in promoting the role of business in changing that landscape. These honors include: • Appointment to the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors • Lawyer of the Year, Massachusetts Lawyer’s Weekly and Massachusetts Bar Association
Bentley College Presidents 1917-1953 1953-1961 1961-1970 1970-1991 1991-1997 1997-2005 2007-
Harry Clark Bentley Maurice M. Lindsay Thomas L. Morison Dr. Gregory H. Adamian Dr. Joseph M. Cronin Dr. Joseph G. Morone Gloria Cordes Larson, JD
• Academy of Distinguished Bostonians Award, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce • Number one on the list of “100 Most Powerful Women in Boston,” by Boston Magazine • Norman S. Rabb Human Relations Award, American Jewish Committee • Pinnacle Award, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce President Larson received a Bachelor of Arts with honors from Vassar College and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Virginia School of Law. She holds honorary Doctor of Laws degrees from Northeastern University and from Mount Wachusett Community College. She is married to Allen Larson, an attorney.
Kathleen L. Yorkis Vice President for Student Affairs
Kathleen Yorkis came to Bentley University in 1986 as Dean of Students and was named Vice President for Student Affairs in November 2001. Prior to her promotion to vice president, she had served as Bentley’s Chief Student Affairs Officer since September 1999. Under Yorkis’ leadership, the Division of Student Affairs provides a comprehensive set of student services, builds a student life community and works with each young person to ensure their individual development. Her areas of responsibility include Athletics and Intramurals, Student Activities, Health Services, Counseling and Student Development, Residence Life, Residential Services, Multicultural Center, International Student Services, Orientation, Dining Services, Judicial Affairs, Spiritual Life, Campus Police and the Dean of Student Affairs. Prior to joining Bentley, she worked at Coopers & Lybrand in Boston as Director of Professional Development and Director of Tax Personnel, Finance and Administration. In terms of Student Affairs facilities, during Yorkis’s tenure, Bentley University has expanded the number and variety of on-campus housing opportunities, built a state-of-the-art student center, increased the size of the Dana Athletic Center by 30,000 square feet, constructed a new baseball stadium, and surfaced the football stadium and practice fields with synthetic grass. The intercollegiate and intramural athletic programs at Bentley have continued to expand on an annual basis under Yorkis’ leadership. In 2008, nearly 500 men and women participated on intercollegiate teams and more than 3,000 men and women participated on 280 different intramural teams. The new fitness center accommodates over 130,000 uses per year. Yorkis holds a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Geneseo (NY), a master’s degree from SUNY Albany, and a doctorate in Higher Education Administration from The American University in Washington, D.C. Yorkis and her husband, Paul, live in Medway. She has been an active member of Medway Public School advisory council. Kathleen has also held public office, serving as a member of the Harford County, Maryland, Board of Education. They have two adult children, Jacob and Laura, and one grandchild.
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BENTLEY UNIVERSITY
THE ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION Bob DeFelice
Athletics Director The only baseball coach Bentley University has ever known, Bob DeFelice became just the second athletics director in the university’s history when he was promoted in October 1991. DeFelice’s affiliation with the college dates back to 1968 when he was hired as Bentley’s first varsity baseball coach. After coaching the team on a part-time basis from its inception in 1969 to 1987, he was named Assistant Athletics Director for Programs in August 1987. Two years later, he was promoted to Associate Athletics Director. Bentley athletic teams and athletic facilities have all prospered under his direction. Since he became AD, Falcon athletic teams have captured nearly 90 conference championships (regular season and playoff) and made NCAA appearances in eight team sports (football, women’s basketball, men’s basketball, field hockey, volleyball, golf, men’s tennis, women’s tennis and men’s cross country). In 2001, the field hockey team captured the first NCAA championship in the university’s history. Under his leadership, Bentley has captured the Northeast-10 Presidents Cup eight times, emblematic of the best overall athletic program in the conference. The most recent came for the 2008-09 academic year. Over the last nine years, under DeFelice’s watch, the college has expanded its athletic facilities with the addition of a soccer field, outdoor track, six tennis courts and perhaps the finest college baseball facility in New England, which was named in honor of DeFelice. He also oversaw the recent major renovation of the Dana Center, including the construction of a new fitness center, food court and boosters suite. DeFelice, the longest tenured active Division II baseball coach in the nation (2010 will be his 42nd season), has led his team to an average of 20 wins a season the last decade and has 619 wins during his career. In 2001, the Falcons set an NCAA Division II record and led all of college baseball by hitting 2.39 home runs a game, knocking an incredible 98 balls out of the park in 41 games. DeFelice, a 1963 graduate of Boston College with a Bachelor of Science degree in history, began his coaching career that same year as head football coach and assistant basketball coach at Christopher Columbus High School, a position he held for three years. In 1965, he began a three-year playing career in the Boston Red Sox minor league organization. In 1967, he was a player-coach with the Pittsfield Red Sox. Before joining the Bentley athletic department staff on a fulltime basis in 1987, DeFelice spent 17 years (1970-86) as head football coach at his alma mater, Winthrop High School. During that time, he led the Vikings to a 101-65-2 record, with four Northeast Conference championships, a 33-game winning streak in the early 80’s and two Eastern Massachusetts Division II Super Bowl titles. Amazingly, DeFelice has been inducted into seven Halls of Fame. He was honored by Boston College in 1986, Bentley in October 1999, and was a charter member of the Winthrop High Hall of Fame in 1997. In November 2002, he was one of four inductees into the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame. DeFelice has also been inducted into the Massachusetts High School Football Coaches, the Boston Park League and the Union Printers International Baseball League halls of fame. DeFelice helped establish the Eastern Collegiate Football Conference and was a founder of the Eastern Football Conference. He served as the EFC commissioner from 1997-2000, when it was absorbed by the Northeast-10 Conference. Among the many honors he has received are the Murray Lewis Award from the Eastern Association of Intercollegiate Football Officials and the Whitey Allard and Marty McDonough Memorial Sportsmanship Award from the College Baseball Umpires Association of New England. In May 2004, he received the Jack Butterfield Award from the New
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England Intercollegiate Baseball Association for his contributions to college baseball. DeFelice and his wife, Patricia, have four children and seven grandchildren.
Sandy Hoffman
Assistant Athletics Director Sandy Hoffman has been a Bentley assistant athletics director since 1990, and her responsibilities have involved her in virtually every aspect of the athletic department’s operations. Initially, she was responsible for physical education, recreation, compliance and student services, including the academic tutoring of athletes. More recently, her duties included facility and intercollegiate scheduling, and monitoring financial aid. After a realignment of the athletic department in 2000, Hoffman is now responsible for the fiscal affairs of the Bentley athletic program, as well as financial aid. Prior to being named an assistant athletic director 19 years ago, Hoffman served as Recreation Director and the athletic department’s Coordinator of Academic Support Services. She is a 1980 graduate of Springfield College and earned an MBA degree in Management from Bentley in 1990. Hoffman is also in her 28th season as Bentley’s volleyball coach. A seven-time Northeast-10 Conference volleyball coach of the year, Hoffman has a career record of 683-295, the win total ranking fifth among active Division II coaches. Her teams have won the regular season conference title 11 times and the NE-10 playoffs eight times since 1986, and have earned NCAA Division II tournament berths in 1993, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2002 and each of the last five years. Hoffman is a former member of the NCAA Division II Volleyball Committee, and is a resident of Waltham.
Cindy Scott
Assistant Athletics Director A former Division I women’s basketball coach, Cindy Scott is in her 12th year as an assistant director of athletics. Her duties include serving as the NCAA compliance coordinator, directing the Academic Assistance Program, coordinating recruiting efforts with the Office of Admission and overseeing student life programs for student-athletes, including the Student Athlete Advisory Council. Scott came to Bentley from Southern Illinois, where she was the head women’s basketball coach for 21 years (1977-98). During her tenure, Scott’s teams won 388 games, captured three conference championships (1986, 1987, 1990) and appeared in four NCAA tournaments, most recently in 1992. In 1987, she directed her team to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen. There were eight 20-win seasons and fours others in which the Salukis missed the 20-win plateau by just one game. Scott, a 1994 inductee into the Southern Illinois University Hall of Fame, served as President of the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association during the 1993-94 academic year, ironically preceding Bentley’s Barbara Stevens in the role. Scott received her Bachelor of Science in Education from Memphis State University (now the University of Memphis) in 1975 and her Master of Science in Education from Southern Illinois University in 1976. She now resides in Waltham.
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BENTLEY UNIVERSITY
THE ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION Kevin Loftus
Kyle Mack
Assistant Athletics Director Kevin Loftus, a 1993 graduate of UMass-Lowell, is in his 10th year as an assistant athletics director and his second tour of duty as an assistant baseball coach at Bentley. Loftus oversees athletic facilities, game management, scheduling, transportation and work study. Loftus, 39, has been affiliated with Bentley since September 1994 when he was hired by Bob DeFelice as an assistant coach, a position he would hold until February 1999. He resumed assisting Coach DeFelice in baseball in 2001. Loftus rejoined the athletic department in July 2000 after four and a half years in the college’s systems and networks department. He served as a network technician from Feb. 1996 until June 1999, when he was promoted to network analyst. A third-team Division II All-America and the New England Collegiate Conference Player of the Year in 1993, Loftus hit .366 during his two years at UMass-Lowell, helping the Chiefs to a pair of ECAC Division II tournaments and a composite 47-28-1 record. The recipient of a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Loftus recently earned his MBA from Bentley with a concentration in Management. He lives in Waltham with his wife Carol Ann and their son, Dylan, who was born in April 2009.
Dick Lipe
Sports Information Director Dick Lipe, now in his 33rd year as Bentley’s Sports Information Director and his 37th overall at the university, graduated from Bentley in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting. His duties include coordinating all sports publicity and public relations for the athletic department, which includes 23 varsity sports. A past president of the ECAC Sports Information Directors Association, Lipe, 54, was a college division representative on the Board of Directors of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) for three years. He has served on the NCAA Communications Committee and is chair of the CoSIDA Academic All-America® Committee, which he has served on since 1979. Lipe also served as the Information Director for the Northeast-10 from 1980-98, and for the Eastern Football Conference from 1997-2000. In October 1993, Lipe was honored with induction into the Bentley Athletic Hall of Fame. Three years later, he was named a recipient of the Lester Jordan Award, presented by CoSIDA for his contributions to the Academic All-America® program. In August 2000, he was presented with the Elmore Hudgens Sports Information Award by the All-America Football Foundation. In 2002, Lipe was inducted into the CoSIDA Hall of Fame, and presented with the Warren Berg Award by CoSIDA and the Irving Marsh Award by ECAC-SIDA, both for excellence in sports information. In addition, the Northeast-10 presented the longtime Bentley SID with the inaugural Dick Lipe Media Award. In 2006, Lipe was one of the inaugural inductees into the Northeast-10 Hall of Fame. A native of Latham, N.Y., Lipe resides in Waltham with his wife, Rosanne. They have one son, Brian (23).
Asst. Sports Information Dir. Kyle Mack is in his second year as Assistant Sports Information Director. Mack, 25, is the primary contact for seven varsity sports, including hockey - Bentley’s only Division I program. Mack came to Bentley after spending a year as a graduate assistant in the sports information department at Northeastern University where he covered women’s basketball and volleyball. Prior to that, he spent a year as an intern at Manhattan College, covering women’s basketball among four other sports. Mack graduated from Iona College in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications. After graduating, he served as the media relations intern for the Jamestown Jammers, a Single-A minor league affiliate of the Florida Marlins. A native of Ocean Grove, N.J., Mack currently resides in Cambridge.
Brooks Farry
Head Athletic Trainer Brooks Farry, 44, was named to the Bentley training staff in September 1991 and promoted to head athletic trainer in July 2003. He graduated from the State University of New York College at Brockport, receiving a Bachelor of Arts and Science degree in 1987, and received his Master of Sciences from Ohio University a year later. While attending Ohio, Farry was the head athletic trainer at Morgan High School in McConnelsville, Ohio. Before Bentley, he spent three years as an athletic trainer for SportsAid, The Center for Sports Medicine in Malden. A Queensbury, N.Y. native, Farry resides in Watertown with his wife Laura and their children, Austin (12) and Julia (8).
Charlie Carkin
Fitness Coordinator Asst. Athletic Trainer Charlie Carkin, 45, is in his 14th year as Bentley’s Strength and Fitness Coordinator. His primary responsibilities include development, implementation and supervision of strength programs for the college’s intercollegiate teams. Carkin, a 1992 graduate of UMassBoston with a Bachelor of Science in physical education, has been a member of the Bentley athletic training staff since then, working primarily with the soccer, hockey and lacrosse teams. He also serves as an assistant hockey coach for Bentley’s Division I program. From 1983-87, Carkin served in the U.S. Army as a medical specialist, with his duties including emergency medical care, triage, transport and follow-up care. Carkin resides in his hometown of Lowell with his wife, Donna. They have three children, Christine (26), Melissa (22) and Charlie, Jr. (20).
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BENTLEY UNIVERSITY THE COACHING STAFF
Carissa Medeiros
Abbey Capobianco
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Carissa Medeiros, who has won Division II national championships as both a player and assistant coach, enters her third season at the helm of the Bentley University women’s lacrosse program in 2010. Medeiros has guided Bentley to the Northeast-10 Conference playoffs in each of her first two seasons. Last season, Medeiros directed the Falcons to a fourth place tie in the conference with a 7-3 record and a spot in the NE-10 quarterfinals. Bentley finished the 2009 campaign with an overall record of 9-9 and a final ranking of 16th by laxpower.com. In her first year, Medeiros led Bentley to a fifth place tie in the NE10 with a 6-4 record and a berth in the NE-10 quarterfinals.The Falcons finished the season 7-10 overall, but suffered three one goal defeats. Medeiros, 28, spent three years as an assistant coach at Stonehill from 2004-06. She helped her alma mater win the NCAA Division II national championship in 2005 and three straight NE-10 championships. “My first reaction upon meeting Carissa was that I’ve never been so impressed with a person and the recommendations that followed her justify that,” athletics director Bob DeFelice said upon her hiring. “We’re thrilled to be able to get someone with her background and ability to lead our women’s lacrosse program.” In her playing days, Medeiros was an All-America goalkeeper at Stonehill. As a senior in 2003, she led Stonehill to its first national championship and was named MVP of the NE-10 Tournament along the way. She was also named Goalie of the Year by the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association after posting the second best goals against average in Division II at 6.17 and the seventh best save percentage at .573. As a junior, she was named the ECAC Division II Goalie of the Year. Medeiros is also Stonehill’s all-time leader in saves with 479 and is second all-time in wins with 42. Medeiros graduated cum laude from Stonehill in 2003, where she majored in psychology with a minor concentration in criminal justice. She went on to earn a Masters degree in general psychology from Boston University in 2005. In addition to her coaching duties, she also performs brain imaging research at McLean Hospital in Belmont and teaches at Endicott College. A native of New Bedford, Medeiros currently resides in Quincy.
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Entering her first season as Carissa Medeiros’ assistant coach is Abbey Capobianco. A three-year Division I lacrosse player, Capobianco spent her first two collegiate seasons at Central Connecticut State before playing at UMass-Amherst for one season. “Abbey has put a lot of time and energy into developing herself as a coach and I think she will be an invaluable addition to our program this year,” Medeiros said. “Her evaluation and communication skills are top-notch and are a huge help to me.” Capobianco left her mark on Central Connecticut’s record book in her short time there. She is fifth in school history in career points (94) and third in goals (78). Capobianco owns two of the top-five highest scoring seasons in school history, scoring 48 points as a sophomore (third all-time) and 46 points as a freshman (fourth alltime). Her 41 goals as a freshman is the third highest single-season total in program history and her 37 goals as a sophomore is fourth alltime. Capobianco also played soccer during two years at Central Connecticut, helping the Blue Devils to the 2005 Northeast Conference championship and NCAA Tournament. Capobianco transferred to UMass-Amherst in 2007 and played lacrosse as a junior and ice hockey as a senior. Along with her duties at Bentley, Capobianco coaches for the Mass. Elite Lacrosse Club and at a Nike lacrosse camp in the summer. A native of Framingham, Mass., Capobianco graduated from UMass in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in arts and humanities.
Alyssa Ritchie Volunteer Assistant Coach Serving as a volunteer assistant coach this season is Alyssa Ritchie, a 2009 graduate of Bentley University Ritchie finished her career last season as the most decorated player in program history. She holds all three of Bentley’s major career offensive records with 198 goals, 128 assists and 326 points. She also owns the single-season records for goals (66 in 2009), assists (47 in 2007) and points (93 in 2009), in addition to the second and third highest single-season scoring totals (92 points in 2007; 76 points in 2008). “Her unique sense of attack and transition movement will be an asset to our coaching staff and provide us with a more well-rounded assessment of the team,” Medeiros said. Ritchie was named the first All-American in program history as a sophomore. Her other accolades include the Northeast-10 Conference Player of the Year award as a senior, an IWLCA North All-Region first team selection as a sophomore and four first team All-Conference selections.
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Young Falcons Look to Keep Soaring up Northeast-10 Ladder in 2010 In just 11 years of existence, the Bentley Despite those obstacles, Bentley has the talent University women’s lacrosse team has been to the to make some noise this season and to continue Northeast-10 conference playoffs nine times, its ascent among the nation’s elite. including four years in a row. That run of success has established the Falcons as a team to be reckoned Attack with in the NE-10 and a program that is on the upswing nationally. Bentley’s top two scorers last season accounted However, third-year head coach Carissa for 107 goals, or 44 percent of the team’s total in Medeiros has Bentley shooting for loftier goals in 2009.They also accounted for 158 points, 45 percent the near future, such as the program’s first NE-10 of the team’s total. Needless to say, a number of championship and NCAA Division II Tournament players are going to have to step up to fill that void. appearance. If Bentley is to achieve those goals this Senior Erica de Silva and junior Leigh Tedeschi season, they will do it with one of the younger are the two most experienced members of the teams in the conference. attack unit and are coming off impressive seasons. Bentley will feature 19 freshmen and De Silva was third on the team in goals (27) and sophomores and just one junior and two seniors. assists (16), while Tedeschi was fourth in goals with The Falcons will also have to make up for the loss Junior Leigh Tedeschi was one of 25, the second straight time she’s scored 25 goals. of its two leading scorers from last season, including Bentley’s leading goal scorers in 2009. “Erica’s leadership skills both on and off the field the program’s all-time leading scorer Alyssa Ritchie. are her biggest contribution to the team and we Making matters tougher is the addition of the defending national will continue to look to her to make big plays,” Medeiros said of de champions Adelphi to the NE-10, who joins contenders Stonehill, Silva. “Leigh, on the other hand, is our best off-ball attacker, and her Merrimack, Southern New Hampshire and New Haven. cutting skills coupled with her ability to put the ball in the net are what
Bentley at a Glance 2009 Record ..................................................................................................... 9-9 2009 Conference Record .............................................................. 7-3 (t-4th)
Returning Letterwinners (11)
2009 G-A-P
Erica de Silva (Sr, A) .............................................................................. 27-16-43 Leigh Tedeschi (Jr, A) ............................................................................... 25-3-28 Lauren Canepa (So, M) ......................................................................... 18-2-20 Torre Taylor (So, M) ................................................................................ 19-0-19 Olivia Bouchard (So, A) ......................................................................... 11-7-18 Leah Leavitt (Sr, M) ...................................................................................... 1-7-8 Lisa Petitto (So, D) ....................................................................................... 2-0-2 Maureen Fields (So, M) ............................................................................... 0-0-0 Stephanie LaRocca (So, D) ........................................................................ 0-0-0 Sarah Pettengil (So, D) ................................................................................ 0-0-0 Kate Poznick (So, GK) .................................................... 8.94 GAA, .455 SV%
Starters Lost (6)
2009 G-A-P
Alyssa Ritchie (M) ................................................................................ 66-27-93 Jaclyn Griffin (M) .................................................................................. 41-24-65 Kim Morris (A) ...................................................................................... 16-12-28 Maggie Schoening (M) ................................................................................ 5-0-5 Ashley Aiken (D) ........................................................................................... 0-0-0 Christina Guglielmo (GK) ..................................................... 12.87 GAA, .460
Newcomers (9) Taylor Bastien (Fr, M) ................................................... North Kingstown, R.I. Alex Carney (Fr, A) .................................................................... Providence, R.I. Dovlyn Curtis (Fr, D/M) ............................................................ Mendham, N.J. Cori Geiger (Fr, A/M) .................................................................. Agawam, Mass. Margeaux Guercia (Fr, A) .......................................................... Boxford, Mass. Ashley Inman (So, A/M) .............................................................. Lebanon, N.H. Beth Maguire (Fr, D) ................................................................... Medfield, Mass. Julia Powell (Fr, GK) .............................................................. Southbury, Conn. Kelsie Tidman (Fr, D) ..................................................................... Holden, Mass.
make her a continued threat.” A pair of sophomores, Olivia Bouchard and Megan Wiggins, will look to make an impact as well. Bouchard was solid as a freshman, scoring 11 goals and dishing out seven assists. Wiggins red-shirted last season due to an injury, but came back in the fall ready to compete for a starting spot. Her combination of height, speed and aggressiveness makes her a threat to score anytime she has the ball.
Midfield Expectations are high for freshman Cori Geiger, who Medeiros is hoping can in part replace Ritchie’s production. She is the all-time leading scorer in Western Massachusetts history with 437 points and was a four-time All-League selection at Agawam High School. “Cori has a knack for setting up plays, as if she sees the play develop before it happens,” Medeiros said. “Her overall stick skills are already some of the best on the team and we expect her to be competitive for Freshman of the Year honors in the NE-10.” Sophomores Lauren Canepa and Torre Taylor gained valuable experience as freshmen while having solid all-around seasons. Canepa started 15 games and scored 18 goals, while Taylor started 14 and scored 19 goals. Both were among the team leaders in ground balls and draw controls. Sophomore Torre Taylor is one of Classmate Maureen Bentley’s top midfielders. Fields, a starter in 15 games
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last season, is switching to midfield after she was a productive defensive player in 2009 with 38 ground balls and 20 caused turnovers. One of the team’s most dedicated and determined players, the transition should be a smooth one. “Maureen worked tirelessly in the offseason to sharpen her skills and to make herself a better all around athlete,” Medeiros said. “We’ll look for her to make some big plays on defense and provide a smooth transition onto attack, in addition to putting away some hard shots on goal.” Freshmen Taylor Bastien, a two-time All-State selection, and Dovlyn Curtis, a two-time Academic All-American, will compete for starting spots and could make an immediate impact.
Defense Captain Leah Leavitt will lead a young defensive corps. A starter in 17 games last season, Leavitt was highly productive with 43 ground balls (second on the team), 23 draw controls and 27 caused turnovers (second on the team). “Leah came into our offseason training program in great shape and with a refined stick for her senior campaign, “ Medeiros said. “We’ll look for her to help transition the ball onto attack smoothly,” Sophomore Lisa Petitto will be a key piece as well. Petitto had an excellent all-around freshman campaign, finishing fourth on the team in ground balls (33) and third in caused turnovers (23), while starting all 18 games. “We expect Lisa to be just as effective as she was last season,” Medeiros said. “Her strengths lie in her speed and defensive mentality.” Sophomore Stephanie LaRocca is expected to be a full-time starter after being in the starting lineup for 11 games last season. Sophomore Sarah Pettengil, who appeared in 10 games last year as a reserve, and freshman Beth Sophomore Stephanie LaRocca will step Maguire will add into a starting role this season. quality depth.
Goalkeeping The Falcons will have a new starting goalkeeper in 2010 for the first time in three seasons after Christina Guglielmo suffered a seasonending injury in the preseason. Competing for the starting spot will be sophomore Kate Poznick and freshman Julia Powell. Poznick played in five games last season in relief of Guglielmo, while Powell is a former All-State selection in Connecticut. Regardless
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of who wins the job, both will see playing time. “Kate worked hard in the weight room during the offseason and after gaining more game experience in the fall, is ready to compete for the starting role ,” said Medeiros. While Powell, “has a lot of presence in the net and is very technically sound.”
Schedule Bentley opens its Seniors Leah Leavitt and Erica de Silva season on March 10 against Mercy, the first of look to lead Bentley back to the playoffs. three non-conference games to start the year. The Falcons open at home against Queens (N.Y.) on March 13. The NE-10 opener is at Southern Connecticut on March 19, which is followed by a home date with C.W. Post. The meat of Bentley’s schedule begins on March 31 at Assumption, as they will play just one non-conference game the rest of the way. Following that game, the Falcons enter a difficult stretch with home games against Adelphi, Stonehill and New Haven, and road games against Merrimack and Dowling, all in a 12 day span. The Falcons will have revenge on their minds against Merrimack after they eliminated Bentley from the postseason last year. The remainder of the schedule sees Bentley host Franklin Pierce, and road games against Saint Michael’s, Saint Anselm and AIC. They close out the season on April 28 against Southern New Hampshire at home. The NE-10 playoffs kick-off on May 5 with the first round with top-six teams qualifying. The top-two teams receive a bye into the semifinals.
Northeast-10 Conference 2010 Preseason Coaches Poll 1. Adelphi (11) 2. Stonehill 3. New Haven 4. Merrimack 5. Bentley (1) 6. Southern New Hampshire 7. Franklin Pierce 8. Saint Michael’s 9. Saint Anselm 10. American International 11. Southern Connecticut 12. Assumption First-place votes in parentheses *Member of East Coast Conference
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2009 Record 18-0, 4-0* 10-6, 9-1 16-4, 9-1 8-8, 7-3 9-9, 7-3 13-5, 8-2 7-9, 4-6 4-10, 4-6 5-10, 4-6 3-12, 1-9 1-13, 1-9 2-11, 1-9
BENTLEY UNIVERSITY THE PLAYERS
13 Leah Leavitt Sr. - M - Holliston, Mass. Captain ... 2006 graduate of Holliston High School ... marketing major ... also a four-year letterwinner on the Bentley women’s soccer team, playing in 66 games ... 2009: Rejoined the team after not playing as a junior and played in every game, starting 17 ... was second on the team in ground balls (43) and tied for 45th nationally in ground balls per game (2.67) ... caused 27 turnovers ... fourth in draw controls (23) and assists (seven) ... had six games with at least four ground balls, including two with a season-high five (at Molloy April 2 and against Assumption April 7) ... had season-best five draw controls against Merrimack in the Northeast-10 playoffs April 28 ... had nine games with at least two caused turnovers ... season-high four caused turnovers came at AIC April 16 ... handed out season-best two assists at Limestone March 14 ... scored lone goal of the season against Merrimack April 19 ... 2008: Did not play ... 2007: Made collegiate debut at Molloy March 3 ... recorded first career point with an assist at Saint Anselm March 31 ... scored first career goal against Assumption April 12 ... scored another goal one game later at AIC April 14 ... sixth on the team in ground balls (22) ... High School: Served as lacrosse captain as a junior and senior ... also played soccer. YEAR 2007 2008 2009 Career
GP 15
GS 3
18 33
17 20
G A 2 1 -- Did Not Play -1 7 3 8
PTS 3
GB 22
8 11
43 65
22 Olivia Bouchard So. - A - Warwick, R.I. 2008 graduate of Loomis-Chaffee School ... undecided on a major ... father, Ken, was a NASCAR driver who participated in 33 races from 1987-1994 and was named the NASCAR Winston Cup Rookie of the Year in 1988 ... grandfather and uncle were both professional golfers ... 2009: Saw action in 16 games and started five ... made collegiate debut against Philadelphia University March 8 ... eighth on the team in both goals (11) and points (18) ... scored two goals, including first career goal, at Franklin Pierce March 24 ... had two goals against Dowling March 29 ... also had season-highs
in ground balls (four) and draw controls (four) in that game ... netted a hat trick and had season-high four points against Assumption April 7 ... High School: Helped Loomis Chaffee win two New England lacrosse championships ... also played basketball and field hockey.
YEAR 2009
GP 16
GS 5
G 11
A 7
PTS 18
GB 12
16 Lauren Canepa So. - M - Hingham, Mass. 2008 graduate of Hingham High School ... undecided on a major ... 2009: Played in 17 games and started 15 ... made collegiate debut against Philadelphia University March 8 and scored four goals and caused three turnovers ... sixth on the team in goals (18), with six coming on free position shots ... seventh in ground balls (23), tied for fifth in draw controls (23) and caused 16 turnovers ... found the back of the net four times against Saint Michael's March 26 ... scored a hat trick against Southern Connecticut April 9 ... had season-high five goals at AIC April 16 ... season-best in ground balls (five) came against Dowling March 29 ... recorded at least two ground balls in eight games ... had six draw controls at Limestone March 14 and four caused turnovers at New Haven March 21 ... High School: Named a Patriot League AllConference Honorable Mention as a senior ... team captain ... also played soccer, basketball and ran cross country ... named a Patriot League All-Star in cross country.
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GP 17
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G 18
A 2
PTS 20
GB 23
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Erica de Silva
So. - M - Pittsfield, Mass.
Sr. - A - Dartmouth, Mass. 2006 graduate of Dartmouth High School ... finance major ... 2009: Played in every game and started 13 ... third on the team in goals (27), assists (16) and points (43) ... set new career-highs in goals and points with seven against Assumption April 7 ... had three goals in season-opening game against Philadelphia University March 8 ... had two, five-point games, against Southern Connecticut April 9 (two goals, three assists) and against Saint Anselm April 24 (two goals, three assists) ... recorded four points in Northeast10 playoffs at Merrimack April 28 (one goal, three assists) ... scored four points at Franklin Pierce March 24 (two goals, two assists) ... two other games with two goals, against Saint Michael’s March 26 and at Molloy April 2 ... scored three free-position goals ... had eight ground balls and four caused turnovers ... picked up two ground balls at AIC April 16 and at Merrimack ... 2008: Appeared in seven games and started four ... scored first career goal at Dowling March 12 ... set seasonhighs in goals (three) and points (four) at Merrimack March 19 ... also scored goals against Southern New Hampshire March 22 and at Saint Anselm March 29 ... scored seven points in first six games of the season before suffering an injury ... returned at Bryant April 30 ... picked up seven ground balls, 10 draw controls and caused two turnovers on the season ... 2007: Played in five games ... made collegiate debut against SUNY Cortland March 12 ... tallied first two career assists in 22-3 win at American International April 14 ... High School: Earned Standard-Times All-Star honors ... received team Defensive Leadership Award ... also played field hockey and basketball ... helped Dartmouth basketball team win Massachusetts Division 1 championship in 2005. YEAR 2007 2008 2009 Career
GP 5 7 18 30
GS 0 4 13 17
G 0 6 27 33
A 2 1 16 19
PTS 2 7 43 52
GB 1 7 8 16
2008 graduate of Pittsfield High School ... majoring in economics-finance ... 2009: Was a starter for 15 games and played in 16 ... made collegiate debut against Philadelphia University March 8 ... fourth on the team in ground balls (38) ... had season-best eight at AIC April 16 ... picked up seven ground balls one day earlier at Southern New Hampshire ... was fifth on the team in caused turnovers (20) ... caused a turnover in all but three games ... High School: Named to the Berkshire County All-Eagle team as both a junior and senior ... played in the Berkshire County All-Star game ... team captain ... also played soccer and basketball ... captain of soccer team as a junior ... played in the Berkshire County All-Star game for soccer.
YEAR 2009
GS 15
G 0
8
A 0
PTS 0
GB 38
Stephanie LaRocca So. - D - San Jose, Calif.
2008 graduate of Notre Dame High Academy ... has not declared a major ... 2009: Started 11 games and appeared in four others ... made collegiate debut against Philadelphia University March 8 and was in the starting lineup ... had nine ground balls, five draw controls and two caused turnovers on the season ... had season-high two ground balls at Limestone March 14 ... recorded seasonbest two draw controls twice, at Belmont Abbey March 12 and against Saint Anselm April 24 ... High School: Named a West Bay Athletic League All-Star as a junior and senior ... also played volleyball.
YEAR 2009
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GP 16
GP 15
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GS 11
G 0
A 0
PTS 0
GB 9
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So. - D - Wakefield, Mass.
So. - GK - Fitchburg, Mass.
2008 graduate of Wakefield Memorial High School ... majoring in marketing ... sister, Tara, is a former Bentley women’s soccer player and graduated in 2009 ... 2009: Started every game ... caused the third most turnovers on the team (23) ... fifth on the team in ground balls (33) ... tied for fifth in draw controls (23) ... had season-highs in ground balls (five) and caused turnovers (four) at Molloy April 2 ... caused three turnovers at Limestone March 14 ... had six other games with two caused turnovers ... scored two goals, against Molloy and Saint Anselm April 24 ... picked up four ground balls in two games (at C.W. Post April 4 and at Merrimack April 28) and had three in two other games ... season-best in draw controls (three), came in collegiate debut against Philadelphia University March 8 ... had six games with two draw controls ... High School: Named an AllStar as a senior and served as team captain ... named the Most Outstanding Female Athlete at Wakefield ... also played hockey, soccer and ran track ... captain of the hockey team as a senior and helped team to state finals. YEAR 2009
GP 18
GS 18
G 2
A 0
PTS 2
GB 33
11 Sarah Pettengil So. - D - South Hadley, Mass. 2008 graduate of South Hadley High School ... majoring in economics-finance ... brother, Sean, plays on the Bentley golf team ... 2009: Saw action in 10 games ... made collegiate debut against Philadelphia March 8 ... caused four turnovers and picked up two ground balls on the season ... season-high three caused turnovers came at Franklin Pierce March 24 ... other caused turnover came against Assumption April 7 ... ground balls came at Franklin Pierce March 24 and against Assumption ... High School: Nominated to the All-American team ... named to the All-Western Massachusetts team ... played in the Western Massachusetts All-Star game. YEAR 2009
GP 10
GS 0
G 0
A 0
PTS 0
Kate Poznick
GB 2
2008 graduate of Saint Bernard’s High School ... economics-finance major ... father, Joseph, attended Bentley ... 2009: Made five relief appearances in net ... played for season-high 10:58 against Assumption April 7 ... in net for 10:12 against Saint Anselm April 24 ... made two saves at Limestone March 14 ... made saves against Assumption, Southern Conn., April 9 and Saint Anselm ... High School: Two-time Sentinel & Enterprise All-Star as a junior and senior ... team captain as a junior and senior ... also played soccer. YEAR 2009
GP 5
GS 0
MIN 40:16
SV 5
GAA 8.94
W-L 0-0
18 Torre Taylor So. - M - Locust Valley, N.Y. 2008 graduate of Friends Academy ... majoring in marketing ... 2009: Played in all 18 games and started 14 ... fifth on the team in goals (18) ... made collegiate debut and first career start against Philadelphia University March 8 ... scored a goal in that game for first career point and also added two ground balls, three draw controls and one caused turnover ... had two hat tricks on the season, against Dowling March 29 and at AIC April 16 ... had two other games with two goals, against Southern Connecticut April 9 and against Merrimack April 19 ... third on the team in draw controls (29) and had season-high five against Saint Michael's March 26 ... earned four draw controls against Merrimack ... had four games with three draw controls (Philadelphia, at Belmont Abbey March 12, at Limestone March 14 and at Molloy April 2) ... tied for eighth on team in ground balls (18) ... six games with two ground balls ... caused season-best three turnovers at AIC ... High School: Named AllCounty as a senior and served as team captain ... also played field hockey and ran indoor track ... named All-County as a senior in field hockey and was team captain.
YEAR 2009
GP 18
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G 19
A 0
PTS 19
GB 19
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Jr. - A - Duxbury, Mass.
Fr. - M - North Kingstown, R.I.
2007 graduate of Duxbury High School ... marketing major ... on pace to reach 100 points for her career ... 2009: Appeared in all 18 games and started eight ... fourth on the team in goals (25) and points (28) ... established new career-highs in goals and points with six at Franklin Pierce March 24 ... had five goals against Southern Conn., April 9 ... scored four goals one game earlier against Assumption April 7 ... had a hat trick against Saint Michael’s March 26 ... scored two goals at Southern New Hampshire April 15 and against Saint Anselm April 24 ... on the season recorded seven ground balls, eight draw controls and two caused turnovers ... notched three assists, at Belmont Abbey March 12, against Dowling March 29 and at AIC April 16 ... 2008: Started all 17 games ... made collegiate debut at Dowling March 12 and scored first two career goals ... fifth on team in both goals (25) and points (30) ... scored season-high three goals five times ... had four games with two goals ... had season-high four points against Franklin Pierce April 22 ... scored game-winning goal at Philadelphia University March 14 ... sixth on team in ground balls (28) ... season-high four against Franklin Pierce April 22 ... three games with three ground balls and five games with two ... had five assists on the season with first two of career coming against Southern New Hampshire March 22 ... had an assist in NE-10 playoffs at Bryant April 30 ... High School: Helped Duxbury win Division 2 state championship in 2007 ... selected to Patriot Ledger All-Star Game ... captained lacrosse and field hockey teams. YEAR 2008 2008 Career
GP 17 18 35
GS 17 8 25
G 25 25 50
A 5 3 8
PTS 30 28 58
GB 28 7 35
24 Megan Wiggins So. - A - Acton, Mass. 2008 graduate of Acton-Boxboro Regional High School ... majoring in international studies ... 2009: Redshirted the season due to an injury ... High School: Named a Lowell Sun second team All-Star as a senior ... a dual county second team All-Star as a senior.
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Taylor Bastien
2009 graduate of North Kingstown High School ... has not declared a major ... named first team All-State as a junior and senior ... played in the 2009 Rhode Island All-Star game ... team captain as a senior ... a Providence Journal Athlete of the Week twice.
26 Alex Carney Fr. - A - Providence, R.I. 2009 graduate of The Wheeler School ... has not declared a major ... scored 91 goals and had 24 assists for 115 points as a senior ... named a NEPSWLA All-Star ... chosen as an Independent All-State All-Star ... named first team All-Division ... played in the National Tournament ... won the Coaches' Award at Wheeler ... team captain ... led Wheeler to SENEISAA championship as a senior.
12 Dovlyn Curtis Fr. - D/M - Mendham, N.J. 2009 graduate of West Morris Mendham High School ... has not declared a major ... also plays on the Bentley women's soccer team ... named an Academic All-American twice ... was an AllMorris County Honorable Mention as a junior ... second team All-Morris County as a senior ... team captain her final year at West Morris ... as a sophomore, helped West Morris to conference, county and North II Group II championships ... as a junior, West Morris won conference championship and Group II state championship ... also a semifinalist at the Tournament of Champions ... led West Morris to conference and county championships as a senior.
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Cori Geiger Fr. - A/M - Agawam, Mass.
2009 graduate of Agawam High School ... majoring in marketing ... also plays on the Bentley field hockey team ... finished her high school career as the all-time leading scorer in Western Massachusetts history with 437 points ... named an Academic All-American as a senior and Academic All-Scholastic from 200709 ... chosen to the Western Mass preseason "Super 7" team as a junior and senior ... an All-League selection in each of her four years at Agawam ... played for lower New England at the National Tournament in 2008 and 2009 and for the Mass Super Junior team in 2008 ... two-year captain.
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20 Margeaux Guercia
Fr. - GK - Southbury, Conn.
Fr. - A - Boxford, Mass. 2009 graduate of Masconomet Regional High School ... has not declared a major ... helped Masconomet win a share of the league championship as a senior ... advanced to the state quarterfinals in 2008 and 2009 ... chosen as her school's top Scholar Athlete.
2009 graduate of Pomperaug High School ... majoring in corporate finance and accounting ... also plays on the Bentley field hockey team ... selected as an Academic All-American ... a second team All-State choice ... named AllConference ... team captain.
21 Ashley Inman
19 Kelsie Tidman Fr. - D - Holden, Mass.
So. - A/M - Lebanon, N.H.
2009 graduate of Bancroft School ... has not declared a major ... selected to play on the NEPSWLA All-Star team as a sophomore and senior ... team MVP at Bancroft as a senior ... captain as a junior and senior ... played in the Central Bay State 2008 summer tournament.
2008 graduate of Lebanon High School ... transferred to Bentley from Babson ... majoring in accountancy ... also plays on the Bentley women's soccer team ... named first team AllState as a senior and second team All-State as a junior ... played in the National Tournament All-Star game in 2008 ... selected as a New Hampshire/Vermont All-Star ... team captain and team MVP as a senior
15 Beth Maguire Fr. - D - Medfield, Mass. 2009 graduate of Medfield High School ... has not declared a major ... also plays on the Bentley field hockey team ... played in the Super Juniors lacrosse game ... named a TriValley League All-Star for two seasons ... won the Best Defender award at Medfield twice.
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1 2 4 5 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 26 33
NAME
Kate Poznick* Leigh Tedeschi* Erica de Silva* Cori Geiger Stephanie LaRocca* Taylor Bastien Sarah Pettengil* Dovlyn Curtis Leah Leavitt* Maureen Fields* Beth Maguire Lauren Canepa* Lisa Petitto* Torre Taylor* Kelsie Tidman Margeaux Guercia Ashley Inman Olivia Bouchard* Megan Wiggins Alex Carney Julia Powell
YR
So. Jr. Sr. Fr. So. Fr. So. Fr. Sr. So. Fr. So. So. So. Fr. Fr. So. So. So Fr. Fr.
POS
GK A A A/M D M D D/M M M D M D M D A A/M A A A GK
HT
5-2 5-4 5-5 5-2 5-4 5-5 5-7 5-6 5-6 5-7 5-6 5-7 5-8 5-7 5-2 5-6 5-4 5-10 5-8 5-7 5-6
HIGH SCHOOL
St. Bernard’s Duxbury Dartmouth Agawam Notre Dame Academy North Kingstown South Hadley West Morris Mendham Holliston Pittsfield Medfield Hingham Wakefield Friends Academy Bancroft School Masconomet Lebanon High Loomis-Chaffee Acton-Boxboro The Wheeler School Pomperaug
HOMETOWN
Fitchburg, Mass. Duxbury, Mass. Dartmouth, Mass. Agawam, Mass. San Jose, Calif. North Kingstown, R.I. South Hadley, Mass. Mendham, N.J. Holliston, Mass. Pittsfield, Mass. Medfield, Mass Hingham, Mass. Wakefield, Mass. Locust Valley, N.Y. Holden, Mass. Boxford, Mass. Lebanon, N.H. Warwick, R.I. Acton, Mass. Providence, R.I. Southbury, Conn.
*Returning Letterwinners (11) Head Coach: Carissa Medeiros (Stonehill ‘03), Third Season Assistant: Abbey Capobianco Volunteer Assistant: Alyssa Ritchie Captain: Leah Leavitt
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BENTLEY UNIVERSITY 2009 IN REVIEW
OVERALL: 9-9
NORTHEAST-10: 7-3
DATE March 8 March 12 March 14 March 21 March 22 March 24 March 26 March 29 April 2 April 4 April 7
OPPONENT Philadelphia Univ. at Belmont Abbey at No. 4 Limestone *at No. 8 New Haven at Adelphi *at Franklin Pierce *Saint Michael’s No. 9 Dowling at Molloy at No. 2 C.W. Post *Assumption
RESULT W 15-10 L 15-8 L 18-8 L 11-7 L 18-4 W 15-10 W 21-7 L 19-10 W 11-10 L 23-5 W 24-3
April April April April April April
*So. Connecticut *at So. New Hampshire *at AIC *Merrimack *at No. 10 Stonehill *Saint Anselm
W W W L L W
23-2 11-8 21-4 17-16 23-8 25-7
^at Merrimack
L
24-11
9 15 16 19 22 24
April 28
* Northeast-10 Conference game
HOME: 5-2
AWAY: 4-7
BENTLEY GOAL SCORERS Canepa 4, Ritchie 3, de Silva 3, Morris 2, Griffin 2, Taylor 1 Ritchie 3, Griffin 2, Tedeschi 1,Taylor 1, Schoening 1 Ritchie 4, Griffin 3, de Silva 1 Ritchie 4, Griffin 1, Schoening 1, Morris 1 Taylor 1, Schoening 1, LaRosa 1, de Silva 1 Tedeschi 6, Griffin 3, de Silva 2, Bouchard 2, Ritchie 2 Ritchie 4, Griffin 4, Canepa 4,Tedeschi 3, Morris 2, de Silva 2, Bouchard 1,Taylor 1 Ritchie 3, Taylor 3, Bouchard 2, Canepa 1, Griffin 1 Griffin 3, Ritchie 3, de Silva 2, Morris 1, Petitto 1, Bouchard 1 Ritchie 2, Griffin 1, de Silva 1, Morris 1 de Silva 7, Tedeschi 4, Ritchie 3, Bouchard 3, Griffin 2, Kasianowicz 2, Morris 1, LaRosa 1, Taylor 1 Ritchie 7, Tedeschi 5, Canepa 3, de Silva 2,Taylor 2, Griffin 1, Morris 1, Bennett 1,Schoening 1 Ritchie 5, Tedeschi 2, Griffin 1, de Silva 1, LaRosa 1, Taylor 1 Ritchie 5, Canepa 5, Griffin 3, Taylor 3, Bouchard 1, Woods 1, Morris 1, Bennett 1, Schoening 1 Ritchie 5, Griffin 5, Taylor 2, de Silva 1, Leavitt 1, Morris 1, Bouchard 1 Ritchie 3, Griffin 1,Taylor 1, Morris 1, de Silva 1,Tedeschi 1 Ritchie 7, Griffin 5, Morris 3, de Silva 2,Tedeschi 2, Kasianowicz 2, Canepa 1,Taylor 1, Petitto 1, Woods 1 Ritchie 3, Griffin 3, de Silva 1, Morris 1, Taylor 1, LaRosa 1, Tedeschi 1
^ Northeast-10 Conference Tournament
Statistics SCORING GP Alyssa Ritchie 18 Jaclyn Griffin 18 Erica de Silva 18 Leigh Tedeschi 18 Kim Morris 18 Lauren Canepa 17 Torre Taylor 18 Olivia Bouchard 16 Leah Leavitt 18 Michelle LaRosa 18 Kerrin Kasianowicz 11 Maggie Schoening 17 Becca Woods 10 Lisa Petitto 18 Melissa Bennett 6 Maureen Fields 16 LB Schmidt 6 Stephanie LaRocca 15 Mikel Ashkin 10 Sarah Pettengil 10 Ashley Aiken 18 Kate Poznick 5 Christina Guglielmo 18 BENTLEY 18 OPPONENTS 18
GS 18 17 13 8 14 15 14 5 17 5 0 10 0 18 0 15 0 11 0 0 18 0 18
OVERALL G A PTS SH GB 66 27 93 143 48 41 24 65 98 28 27 16 43 52 8 25 3 28 51 7 16 12 28 27 10 18 2 20 43 23 19 0 19 51 19 11 7 18 29 12 1 7 8 11 43 4 3 7 25 13 4 2 6 7 2 5 0 5 10 19 2 1 3 7 1 2 0 2 6 33 2 0 2 5 0 0 0 0 1 38 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 9 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 43 243 104 347 568 379 229 101 330 538 394
GOALTENDING GP GS MIN GA GAA Christina Guglielmo 18 18 1039:44 223 12.87 (Northeast-10) 10 10 566:43 89 9.42 Kate Poznick 5 0 40:16 6 8.94 (Northeast-10) 4 0 33:17 3 5.41 BENTLEY 18 1080:00 229 12.72 (Northeast-10) 10 600:00 92 9.20 OPPONENTS 18 1080:00 243 13.50 (Northeast-10) 10 600:00 171 17.10
GP 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 6 9 6 10 6 9 5 9 7 7 10 4 10 10 10 SV 190 95 5 3 195 98 202 108
GS 10 10 8 4 8 7 7 4 9 3 0 6 0 10 0 8 0 6 0 0 10 0 10
NORTHEAST-10 G A PTS SH GB 45 21 66 82 25 26 19 45 62 18 18 10 28 36 3 23 1 24 40 3 11 6 17 15 7 13 1 14 28 9 12 0 12 23 11 8 5 13 20 5 1 3 4 9 29 2 2 4 16 8 4 2 6 5 2 3 0 3 5 10 2 1 3 7 0 1 0 1 1 12 2 0 2 5 0 0 0 0 1 27 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 25 171 71 242 355 217 92 41 133 249 183
SV% W-L GP GS .460 9-9 52 51 .516 7-3 .455 0-0 5 0 .500 0-0 .460 9-9 .516 7-3 .454 9-9 .387 3-7
CAREER MIN GA 3087:59638 12.40
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CAREER GP GS G A PTS 66 65 198 128 326 52 50 120 69 189 30 17 33 19 52 35 25 50 8 58 66 48 68 38 106 17 15 18 2 20 18 14 19 0 19 16 5 11 7 18 33 20 3 8 11 18 5 4 3 7 11 0 4 2 6 17 10 5 0 5 26 0 5 3 8 18 18 2 0 2 14 0 4 0 4 16 15 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 15 11 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 64 60 0 5 5 5 0 0 0 0 52 51 0 0 0
2010 BENTLEY WOMEN’S LACROSSE
40:16
6
SH 408 260 67 121 126 43 51 29 15 25 7 10 14 6 10 1 1 1 0 0 8 0 0
GB 128 127 16 35 64 23 19 12 65 13 2 19 9 33 0 38 1 9 3 2 47 1 125
GAA 563
SV 27-25
W-L
8.94
5
0-0
BENTLEY UNIVERSITY NORTHEAST-10 CONFERENCE
2009 Standings New Haven*^ Stonehill* So. New Hampshire Merrimack Bentley Franklin Pierce Saint Anselm Saint Michael’s American International Assumption Southern Connecticut
2009 Conference Playoffs
CONFERENCE W L PCT 9 1 .900 9 1 .900 8 2 .800 7 3 .700 7 3 .800 4 6 .400 4 6 .400 4 6 .400 1 9 .100 1 9 .100 1 9 .100
ALL GAMES W L PCT 16 4 .800 10 6 .625 13 5 .722 8 8 .500 9 9 .500 7 9 .438 5 10 .333 4 10 .286 3 12 .200 2 11 .154 1 13 .071
First Round - April 28 #4 Merrimack 24, #5 Bentley 11 #3 Southern New Hampshire 16, #6 Franklin Pierce 8 Semifinals - May 2 #1 New Haven 16, #4 Merrimack 15 #3 Southern New Hampshire 11, #2 Stonehill 9 Championship - May 3 #1 New Haven 12, #3 Southern New Hampshire 7
* Northeast-10 Co-Regular Season Champions ^ Northeast-10 Tournament Champion
2009 All-Conference Teams FIRST TEAM Mary Maloney Michaela Rocha Lauren Stille Ashley Ferrandiz Mallory Ferrandiz Jaclyn Griffin Michelle Kelly Alyssa Ritchie Jackie Craig Liz Lyons Julie Kraus Maureen Spellman
SCHOOL Stonehill Saint Anselm Franklin Pierce New Haven New Haven Bentley Stonehill Bentley Stonehill Merrimack So. New Hampshire New Haven
YR Sr. Sr. So. So. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. Fr.
POS A A A M M M M M D D D GK
SECOND TEAM Brigid Brady Liza Gross Elizabeth Parent Lucretia Joy Lauren Leddy Emily Mongeau Kelly Pasquantonio Meghan Smith Aubrey Duncan Kristine Lambracht Kayleigh Farrell Justine Ferland
SCHOOL New Haven Stonehill So. New Hampshire So. New Hampshire Merrimack So. New Hampshire Merrimack Saint Anselm Nw Haven New Haven Saint Anselm Stonehill
YR Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Sr.
POS A A A M M M M M D D D GK
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Alyssa Ritchie, Bentley Co-FRESHMEN OF THE YEAR: Maureen Spellman, New Haven & Emily Mongeau, So. New Hampshire DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Jackie Craig, Stonehill GOALKEEPER OF THE YEAR: Maureen Spellman, New Haven COACH OF THE YEAR: Jen Fallon, New Haven
Northeast-10 Champions 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
REGULAR SEASON Stonehill (5-0) Stonehill, Bentley (11-1) Stonehill (7-0) Stonehill (9-0) Stonehill (9-0) Stonehill (10-0) Stonehill (10-0) Stonehill (10-0) Stonehill (10-0) Stonehill (10-0) New Haven, Stonehill (9-1)
TOURNAMENT Saint Michael’s, Stonehill 9 Stonehill 13, Bentley 7 Stonehill 7, Merrimack 3 Stonehill 14, Assumption 4 Stonehill 18, Bryant 2 Stonehill 13, Bryant 8 Stonehill 16, Merrimack 3 Stonehill 14, Merrimack 10 Stonehill 9, Bentley 7 Stonehill 17, So. New Hampshire 10 New Haven 12, So. New Hampshire 7 Alyssa Ritchie
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BENTLEY UNIVERSITY THE HISTORY Year-by-Year Records YEAR 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Totals
COACH Kelly (West) McGowan McGowan McGowan (24-13) Ben Saraydarian Saraydarian Saraydarian Saraydarian (28-26) Angela McMahon (7-8) Jess Davos (11-6) Carissa Medeiros Medeiros (16-19) 10 years
Shandra Bacher
OVERALL 4-4 13-3 7-6 7-6 9-5 6-7 6-8 7-8 11-6 7-10 9-9 86-72 (.544)
NE-10 3-2 11-1 5-2 7-2 7-2 6-4 4-6 6-4 8-2 6-4 7-3 70-32 (.686)
Lauren Ferraro
FINISH 3rd t-1st 3rd 2nd t-2nd 5th t-6th t-4th t-2nd t-5th t-4th
LEADING SCORER Michelle Soderburg Lauren Ferraro Lauren Ferraro Lauren Ferraro Shandra Bacher Kellyn Riccitelli Kellyn Riccitelli Alyssa Ritchie Alyssa Ritchie Alyssa Ritchie Alyssa Ritchie
Beth Gendron
Bentley in the Northeast-10 Tournament 2000 Semifinals: Bentley 8, Saint Michael’s 7 Championship: Stonehill 13, Bentley 7 2001 Semifinals: Merrimack 11, Bentley 10 2002 Semifinals: Assumption 10, Bentley 4 Nick Slottje
2003 Quarterfinals: Bentley 12, Assumption 6 Semifinals: Stonehill 14, Bentley 8 2004 Quarterfinals: Merrimack 19, Bentley 5 2006 Quarterfinals: Southern New Hampshire 12, Bentley 11 (3ot) 2007 Quarterfinals: Bentley 20, Saint Michael’s 13 Semifinals: Bentley 15, Southern New Hampshire 10 Championship: Stonehill 9, Bentley 7 2008 Quarterfinals: Bryant 15, Bentley 13 2009 Quarterfinals: Merrimack 24, Bentley 11
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G 20 49 42 46 47 28 28 42 45 45 66
A PTS 4 24 10 59 13 55 19 65 14 61 14 42 21 49 23 65 47 92 31 76 27 93
Liz Goddard
BENTLEY UNIVERSITY THE HISTORY
Individual Records
Team Records
MOST GOALS Game: 9 Lauren Ferraro vs. Fr. Pierce, Apr. 18, 2001 Season: 66 Alyssa Ritchie, 2009 Career: 198 Alyssa Ritchie, 2006-09 MOST ASSISTS Game: 8 Alyssa Ritchie at Southern N.H., March 24, 2007 Season: 47 Alyssa Ritchie, 2007 Career: 128 Alyssa Ritchie, 2006-09 MOST POINTS Game: 11 Lauren Ferraro vs. St. Anselm, March 31, 2001 Season: 93 Alyssa Ritchie, 2009 Career: 326 Alyssa Ritchie, 2006-09 MOST POINTS PER GAME Season: 5.41 Alyssa Ritchie, 2007 Career: 4.94 Alyssa Ritchie, 2006-09 MOST SAVES Season: 223 Carolyn Cahill, 2000 Career: 563 Christina Guglielmo, 2007-09 LOWEST GOALS AGAINST AVERAGE Season: 6.44 Carolyn Cahill, 2000 Career: 7.62 Monica Rose, 2000-03
Career Scoring Leaders NAME 1. Alyssa Ritchie 2. Kellyn Riccitelli 3. Jaclyn Griffin 4. Lauren Ferraro 5. Liz Goddard 6. Shandra Bacher 7. Beth Gendron 7. Katie Van Horne 7. Kim Morris 10. Katelyn Barry
YEARS 06-09 04-07 07-09 00-02 05-08 02-04 05-08 04-07 06-09 04-07
G 198 144 120 137 110 104 88 64 68 61
A 128 73 69 42 61 42 18 42 38 33
MOST GOALS SCORED Game: 25 vs. Saint Anselm, April 24, 2009 Season: 243 2009 (18 games) FEWEST GOALS SCORED Game: 1 three times Season: 80 1999 (8 games) MOST GOALS ALLOWED Game: 24 at Adelphi, May 1, 2005 24 at Merrimack, April 28, 2009 Season: 229 2008 (17 games) 229 2009 (18 games) FEWEST GOALS ALLOWED Game: 0 vs. Franklin Pierce, Apr. 25, 2000 Season: 86 1999 (8 games), 2002 (13 games) LARGEST MARGIN of Victory: 21 vs. So. Conn. St., April 14, 2003 (24-3) 21 vs. Assumption, April 7, 2009 (24-3) 21 vs. So. Conn. St., April 9, 2009 (23-2) of Defeat: 20 at Adelphi, May 1, 2005 (24-4) LONGEST STREAKS Winning: 9 April 13-29, 2000 Losing: 6 April 23, 2006-March 12, 2007 SEASON WON-LOSS RECORDS Most Wins: 13 2000 (13-3) Fewest Wins: 4 1999 (4-4) Most Losses: 10 2008 (7-10) Fewest Losses: 3 2000 (13-3) Best Win Pct.: .813 2000 (13-3)
Season Scoring Leaders
PTS 326 217 189 179 171 146 106 106 106 94
NAME 1. Alyssa Ritchie 2. Alyssa Ritchie 3. Alyssa Ritchie 4. Jaclyn Griffin 4. Kellyn Riccitelli 6. Lauren Ferraro 6. Alyssa Ritchie 6. Jaclyn Griffin 9. Liz Goddard 10. Shandra Bacher
YEAR 2009 2007 2008 2008 2007 2002 2006 2009 2007 2003
G 66 45 45 50 46 46 42 41 42 47
A PTS 27 93 47 92 31 76 21 71 25 71 19 65 23 65 24 65 21 63 14 61
SV% .621 .644 .467
W-L 23-17 17-7 27-25
SO 0 1 0
SV% .682 .634 .592 .636 .583
W-L 13-3 7-6 7-6 9-5 4-4
SO 1 0 0 0 0
Career Goalkeeping Leaders NAME 1. Monica Rose 2. Carolyn Cahill 3. Christina Guglielmo
YEARS GP 00-03 42 99-00 24 07-09 52
MIN 2300 1439 3087
GA 292 190 638
GAA 7.62 7.92 12.40
SVS 479 343 563
Season Goalkeeping Leaders NAME 1. Carolyn Cahill 2. Monica Rose 3. Monica Rose 4. Monica Rose 5. Carolyn Cahill
YEAR 2000 2002 2001 2003 1999
GP 16 13 13 14 8
MIN 969 780 780 730 470
GA 104 86 97 107 86
GAA 6.44 6.62 7.46 8.79 10.98
SVS 223 149 141 187 120
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BENTLEY UNIVERSITY THE HISTORY Honor Roll ECAC DIVISION II ALL-STAR TEAM Liz Maloney, 2007 IWLCA DIVISION II ALL-AMERICA - Second Team Alyssa Ritchie, 2007 IWLCA DIVISION II NORTH ALL-REGION - First Team Alyssa Ritchie, 2007 IWLCA DIVISION II NORTH ALL-REGION - Second Team Alyssa Ritchie, 2006, 2008, 2009 Jaclyn Griffin, 2007, 2008 Liz Maloney, 2007 Kellyn Riccitelli, 2007 NORTHEAST-10 DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Carolyn Cahill, 2000 NORTHEAST-10 PLAYER OF THE YEAR Alyssa Ritchie, 2009 NORTHEAST-10 GOALKEEPER OF THE YEAR Monica Rose, 2003 Christina Guglielmo, 2008 NORTHEAST-10 FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR Alyssa Ritchie, 2006 NORTHEAST-10 COACH OF THE YEAR Kelly (West) McGowan, 2000 WOMENSLACROSSE.COM DIVISION II ALL-AMERICA Second Team Alyssa Ritchie, 2009
ALL-NORTHEAST-10 - First Team Carolyn Cahill, 2000 Lauren Ferraro, 2000, 2001, 2002 Kelly Sewall, 2000 Amy Bilodeau, 2001 Shandra Bacher, 2003 Monica Rose, 2003 Kellyn Riccitelli, 2006 Alyssa Ritchie, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Liz Maloney, 2007 Jaclyn Griffin, 2008, 2009 Christina Guglielmo, 2008 ALL-NORTHEAST-10 Second Team Jen Bunce, 1999 Johanna DiCarlo, 1999 Kelly Crowley, 2000, 2002, 2003 Jenny Cahill, 2001 Jenn MacNeil, 2001 Shandra Bacher, 2002, 2004 Shelley MacArthur, 2002 Stephanie Droney, 2003 Kellyn Riccitelli, 2004, 2007 Val Yorston, 2004 Liz Goddard, 2006 Liz Maloney, 2006 Jaclyn Griffin, 2007 Katie Ritchie, 2008
Kelly Crowley
Records vs. All Opponents Adelphi Alvernia American International Assumption Bates Belmont Abbey Bryant Cortland State C.W. Post Dowling Franklin Pierce Gannon Limestone Merrimack Molloy New Haven Philadelphia Saint Anselm Saint Michael’s Southern Connecticut State Southern New Hampshire Stonehill West Chester Worcester State Total
W L 1 8 1 0 11 1 13 1 0 1 0 1 4 4 0 1 0 9 0 2 11 0 0 1 0 1 7 9 1 2 2 2 2 0 12 0 7 7 8 0 4 4 1 17 0 1 1 0 86 72
GF 50 13 184 181 6 8 94 3 43 24 208 5 8 179 31 52 30 176 151 148 110 99 7 19
GA 131 11 66 100 15 15 95 15 135 34 73 15 18 196 39 49 24 119 139 46 93 241 20 3
LAST WIN LAST LOSS 3/24/01 3/22/09 3/15/05 --4/16/09 4/18/05 4/7/09 5/4/02 --3/23/99 --3/12/09 3/25/08 4/30/08 --3/12/07 --4/4/09 --3/29/09 3/24/09 ----4/14/01 --3/14/09 3/23/07 4/28/09 4/2/09 4/18/08 4/6/07 3/21/09 3/8/09 --4/24/09 --3/26/09 4/19/08 4/9/09 --4/15/09 3/22/08 4/18/00 4/22/09 --3/13/06 3/14/05 ---
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2010 BENTLEY WOMEN’S LACROSSE
STREAK Lost 8 Won 1 Won 4 Won 8 Lost 1 Lost 1 Lost 1 Lost 1 Lost 9 Lost 2 Won 11 Lost 1 Lost 1 Lost 3 Win 1 Lost 2 Won 2 Won 12 Win 1 Won 8 Win 1 Lost 13 Lost 1 Won 1
Val Yorston
Liz Maloney
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Back Row (l-r): Assistant Coach Alyssa Ritchie, Assistant Coach Abbey Capobianco, Julia Powell, Leah Leavitt, Megan Wiggins, Olivia Bouchard, Lisa Petitto, Sarah Pettengil, Maureen Fields, Head Coach Carissa Medeiros Middle Row: Ashley Inman, Dovlyn Curtis, Taylor Bastien, Lauren Canepa, Beth Maguire, Stephanie LaRocca, Alex Carney, Kate Poznick Front Row: Torre Taylor, Cori Geiger, Erica de Silva, Kelsie Tidman, Margeaux Guercia, Leigh Tedeschi
MARCH Wed. 10 Sat. 13 Wed. 17 Fri. 19 Sun. 21 Sun. 28 Wed. 31
at Mercy........................................ 1:00 p.m. QUEENS (N.Y) ............................ 12:00 p.m. POST ............................................ 7:00 p.m. at Southern Connecticut State* ..... 7:00 p.m. C.W. POST .................................. 12:00 p.m. at Bloomsburg .............................. 1:00 p.m. at Assumption* ............................. 4:30 p.m.
APRIL Sat. 3 Tue. 6 Thu. 8 Sun. 11 Wed. 14 Fri. 16 Sun. 18 Tue. 20 Sun. 25 Wed. 28
ADELPHI* ....................................11:00 a.m. STONEHILL*................................. 7:00 p.m. at Merrimack* ............................... 7:00 p.m. at Dowling .................................... 1:00 p.m. NEW HAVEN* ............................... 7:00 p.m. FRANKLIN PIERCE*...................... 7:00 p.m. at Saint Michael’s* ........................ 1:00 p.m. at Saint Anselm* ........................... 4:00 p.m. at American International* ...........11:00 a.m. SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE* ... 7:00 p.m.
MAY Wed. 5 Sat. 8 Sun. 9
Northeast-10 Playoffs ................ First Round Northeast-10 Playoffs .................Semifinals Northeast-10......................... Championship