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Soccer 2009 Season in Review

November 18, 2009 Simmons Soccer wrapped up the 2009 season on Saturday, after competing in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2004. Led by Great Northeast Athletic Conference Soccer Coach of the Year, Erica Mastrogiacomo, the Sharks earned a national bid after capturing the 2009 GNAC Championship as the tournament’s fifth seed, upsetting the #2, #4 and #1 seeds on the way to the post-season title. Simmons took home non-conference wins over Wentworth and DeSales early in the season that built confidence and set the tone for the fall. After being ranked #8 in the preseason poll, the Sharks quickly caught the eye of the conference with a 2-2 tie against #1 ranked St. Joe’s ME. This would prove to be telling of a successful season for the Sharks, who finished the regular season 9-5-3 overall, 7-2-3 GNAC. “This season was successful both on and off the field. Our team grew together from August to November and continuously displayed courage and character through every challenge,” said Mastrogiacomo. “From the first day of preseason, my staff and I agreed that this team was unique and special and could accomplish every goal we set for them through hard work and perseverance.”

Date Posted: Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Soccer Knocked Out of NCAA Tournament

November 15, 2009 Simmons Soccer fell to sixth-ranked William Smith College, 2-0, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday. The Sharks’ national appearance comes after capturing the 2009 Great Northeast Athletic Conference tournament Championship. Simmons’ last trip to the NCAA tournament was in 2004, after that year’s GNAC victory earned the team an automatic qualification. "We are extremely proud of the team and their ability to stay focused and persevere through today's game,” said Head Coach Erica Mastrogiacomo. “Our opponent was both strong and fast and our team competed with them especially in the second half. I was pleased to see that we were able to challenge William Smith and put pressure on them in the last 45 minutes. It is a testament to the character of our student-athletes."

Date Posted: Sunday, November 15, 2009

Simmons to Face William Smith College (#9) in 2009 NCAA Tournament

November 9, 2009 Simmons Soccer is set to face Liberty League Champion William Smith College in the first round of the 2009 NCAA Division III Women’s Soccer Tournament. Currently ranked ninth in the nation, the Herons will face off with the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Champion Simmons on Saturday, November 14 at 11:00am at Cozzens Memorial Field, on the Hobart William Smith Campus. Simmons’ last NCAA appearance came in 2004, when the Sharks last captured the GNAC Championship and an automatic bid to the national tournament. Led by four-year Head Coach Erica Mastrogiacomo, the 2009 GNAC Soccer Coach of the Year, along with Assistant Coach Caitlin Schimmel, Goalkeeping Goach Lynn Gugliuzza, and captains Rachel Elliott (Amherst, N.H.), Emily DiNuovo (Palmer, Mass.) and Katie Foley (Rochester, N.H.), Simmons will attempt to continue their post-season hot streak, started when the squad upset the #1 and #2-ranked GNAC teams to win the conference championship.

Date Posted: Friday, November 13, 2009

Soccer Captures GNAC Championship Over Emmanuel in Double Overtime, 2-1

November 7, 2009 Simmons pushed Emmanuel College into double overtime to take the 2-1 victory over the second-seeded Saints in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Championship game on Saturday. Freshman Lian Atturio (Hanover, Mass.) scored both goals for the Sharks, including the game-winner, which came in the 117th minute. Senior goalkeeper Rachel Elliot (Amherst, N.H.) made 11 stops to help lead fifth-seeded Simmons to the Championship title. With the win, the Sharks earn an automatic qualification to the NCAA Division III tournament, Simmons’ first national appearance since 2004.

Date Posted: Saturday, November 07, 2009

Mastrogiacomo Named GNAC 2009 Women’s Soccer Coach of the Year

November 7, 2009 Simmons Head Soccer Coach Erica Mastrogiacomo has been named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference 2009 Coach of the Year, the GNAC announced Friday evening. The honor comes after a fall season in which Mastrogiacomo led the Sharks to a 9-5-3 regular season record (7-2-3 GNAC) and a GNAC Championship, after earning a berth in the conference post-season tournament as the fifth seed. "I could not have done it without the help of my assistant coaches,” said Mastrogiacomo. “They are a huge support and the three of us are completely committed to this program. I am honored and humbled by this award."

Date Posted: Friday, November 06, 2009

Beauchamp Named GNAC Soccer Rookie of the Year, Five Sharks Earn All-Conference Honors

November 7, 2009 Simmons freshman midfielder Justine Beauchamp (Exeter, N.H.) was named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year, the GNAC announced Friday Evening. The honor comes after a 2009 first year season in which Beauchamp started every game for Simmons, and ranked in the top 10 in the conference for shots. Beauchamp also earned Third Team All-Conference honors.

Date Posted: Friday, November 06, 2009

Soccer Advances in GNAC Tournament With 3-0 Win over Emerson

November 2, 2009 Fifth seeded Simmons Soccer upset fourth seed Emerson College, 3-0, in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference Tournament First Round game at Emerson's Rotch Field on Sunday. The Sharks rode two goals from freshman Justine Beauchamp (Exeter, N.H.) to take the victory and advance to Wednesday’s semifinal game at Saint Joseph’s Maine.

Date Posted: Monday, November 02, 2009

Simmons Sharks Dig Pink!

October is the official Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Simmons Athletics wants to do its part. The Sharks will participate by providing pink ribbons to our fans at all home games this weekend, for a small donation. 100% of the donations will go directly to the Susan G. Komen For The Cure Foundation. This grassroots organization is now the leading source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world.

Date Posted: Thursday, October 22, 2009

Soccer Eclipsed by Emmanuel, 4-0

October 19, 2009 Simmons Soccer fell to Great Northeast Athletic Conference rival Emmanuel College on Saturday afternoon. The Saints’ Brittany Ridge scored two goals and Amber DiNucci recorded 3 assists to lead Emmanuel to a 4-0 victory over the Sharks. With the loss, the Sharks fall to fourth place in the conference with an 8-5-2 overall record (6-2-2 GNAC), and Emmanuel steps up to second place with a 7-2-1 GNAC record. Emmanuel controlled most of the possession for the match with the Sharks having only glimpses of an attack. Junior Brooke MacKenzie (Mansfield, Mass.), Simmons’ leading scorer, was held to only 3 shots by the Saints defensive line.

Date Posted: Monday, October 19, 2009

MacKenzie Named GNAC Player of the Week

October 14, 2009 Simmons junior Brooke MacKenzie (Mansfield, Mass.) was named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Soccer Player of the Week, the GNAC announced Monday evening. The honor follows a week in which MacKenzie helped the Sharks to a 2-0 week in the conference. She scored both goals to lift Simmons over Norwich, 2-1. She notched another two goals in Simmons' 5-2 victory over Albertus Magnus a few days later.

Date Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Soccer Drops Norwich, 2-1

October 8, 2009 Junior Brooke MacKenzie (Mansfield, Mass.) scored a pair of goals, including the game-winning tally in the 87th minute, to help Simmons Soccer defeat Norwich, 2-1, in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference match on Wednesday afternoon at Norwich. With the victory, the Sharks improve to 6-4-2 (4-1-2 GNAC). With the loss, the Cadets fall to 4-6-1 (2-4-1 GNAC).

Date Posted: Thursday, October 08, 2009

Simmons Athletics Team Store Open Online!

For a limited time only, Boathouse Sports will offer a Simmons Athletics Team Store, where family and fans can purchase official Athletics apparel. The store will remain open from September 28 to October 19. Visit the Boathouse Team Store to view the selection and purchase.

Date Posted: Monday, October 05, 2009

Soccer Topped by Lasell, 1-0

September 24, 2009 Simmons traveled to Lasell College on Wednesday night for a Great Northeast Athletic Conference game. The Sharks and Lasers endured a scoreless 75 minutes, until Lasell’s Molly Clarke (Berlin, Conn.) made the game-winning goal. With the loss, Simmons’ first Great Northeast Athletic Conference defeat of the season, the Sharks fall to 5-4-1 overall, 3-1-1 GNAC, while the Lasers advance to 3-2-1 overall, 2-0-1 GNAC.

Date Posted: Thursday, September 24, 2009

Elliot Named GNAC Goalkeeper of the Week

September 22, 2009 Senior soccer captain and keeper Rachel Elliot (Amherst, N.H.) has earned Goalkeeper of the Week honors from the Great Northeast Athletic Conference, the conference announced on Monday evening.

Date Posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Soccer Downs Mount Ida, 1-0

September 19, 2009 Simmons Soccer took on the Mount Ida Mustangs in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference win for the Sharks on Saturday. The match ran scoreless until 44 seconds left in the second half, until Freshman Ally Ayotte (Litchfield, N.H.) knocked the ball past the Mount Ida keeper to decide the contest and escape overtime. With the win, Simmons improves to 3-0-1 GNAC and 5-3-1 overall, and Mount Ida falls to 1-3-1 on the season, 0-2 GNAC.

Date Posted: Saturday, September 19, 2009

Simmons Slams Suffolk, 2-0

Senior goalkeeper Rachel Elliot (Amherst, N.H.) posted her second shutout of the season to lead Simmons Soccer to a 2-0 victory over Great Northeast Athletic Conference foe Suffolk University (2-2 overall, 0-2 GNAC) on Wednesday evening. With the win, the Sharks improve to 4-3-1, 2-0 in the GNAC.

Date Posted: Thursday, September 17, 2009

Soccer Athletes Named to GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

September 15, 2009 Simmons soccer athletes Justine Beauchamp (Exeter, N.H.), Rachel Elliot (Amherst, N.H.) and Allie Megna (North Hampton, N.H.) have all earned a spot on this week’s Great Northeast Athletic Conference Honor Roll for their athletic achievements last week, the conference announced on Monday.

Date Posted: Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Sharks Denied by Salem State, 2-1

September 13, 2009 In the consolation game of the 2009 Wellesley Soccer Invitational, Salem State used two first half goals to defeat Simmons, 2-1. The win improves the Vikings to 3-1 while Simmons falls to 3-3-1.

Date Posted: Sunday, September 13, 2009

Sharks Beaten by Wellesley Blue, 1-0

September 12, 2009 Simmons traveled to compete in the Wellesley College Invitational on Saturday, and faced the hosts in the opening round. Wellesley first-year Chelsea-Ann Patry (Warrenton, VA) scored in the 68th minute of play to lead the Blue to a 1-0 win over Simmons.

Date Posted: Saturday, September 12, 2009

Panthers Best Sharks, 3-1

September 10, 2009 Simmons Soccer ended their four-game unbeaten streak as they fell to the Plymouth State Panthers on Wednesday evening, 3-1. Seniors Stacy DiSabato and Gianna Minervini combined on a pair of second-half goals to lead the Panthers to a 3-1 non-conference victory over Simmons College, now 3-1-1 overall (1-0-1 in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference).

Date Posted: Thursday, September 10, 2009

Sharks Remain Unbeaten After Battle With Monks, 2-2

September 8, 2009 Simmons College took Saint Joseph’s of Maine into double-overtime on Monday’s Great Northeast Athletic Conference matchup. The Sharks battled the monks for a total of 110 minutes, but neither team was unable to net a goal to decide the contest.

Date Posted: Tuesday, September 08, 2009

MacKenzie Named GNAC Soccer Player of the Week

September 8, 2009 Junior Brooke MacKenzie (Mansfield, Mass.) was named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Women’s Soccer Player of the Week, the GNAC announced on Monday.

Date Posted: Tuesday, September 08, 2009

Soccer Extends Streak With Win Over DeSales, 3-2

September 5, 2009 Junior Brooke MacKenzie (Mansfield, Mass.) scored two goals for the Sharks as Simmons outlasted DeSales in the blazing heat on Saturday. The Sharks are now 3-0 on the season, while DeSales drops to 0-2.

Date Posted: Saturday, September 05, 2009

Simmons Takes Conference Opener vs. Pine Manor, 3-0

September 2, 2009 Junior forward Brooke MacKenzie (Mansfield, Mass.) led Simmons Soccer to a 3-0 victory over host Pine Manor in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference season-opener Wednesday afternoon. MacKenzie found the back of the net twice for the Sharks, along with one goal from freshman Justine Beauchamp (Exeter, N.H.). All three goals came in a 3:19 span midway through the first half. Simmons improves to 2-0 overall (1-0 GNAC), while the Gators fall to 0-1.

Date Posted: Thursday, September 03, 2009

Soccer Captures Season Opener vs. Wentworth, 4-2

September 1, 2009 Simmons soccer took command of their season and home opener on Tuesday evening, taking a 4-2 victory against Wentworth. Anna Stella (Sharon, Mass.) scored first for the Sharks 2:39 into the match off a Brooke MacKenzie (Mansfield, Mass.) assist.

Date Posted: Tuesday, September 01, 2009

Soccer 2009 Season Preview

August 26, 2009 Simmons Soccer is gearing up for the start of the 2009 season, just around the corner. Head Coach Erica Mastrogiacomo, in her fourth year leading the program, expects a very successful year from the Sharks. Coming off a 5-7 Great Northeast Athletic Conference record in 2008, Simmons is hungrier than ever for a GNAC title. “The 2009 season will be very competitive for the Sharks,” said Coach Mastrogiacomo. “We have set challenging goals as individuals and as a team. I am confident in my leaders to guide this team toward success.”

Date Posted: Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Sharks Earn 2008-09 GNAC Academic All-Conference Honors

The Great Northeast Athletic Conference recognized 501 student-athletes from 15 league sports on the 2009 Great Northeast Athletic Conference Academic All-Conference Team. Simmons boasted 38 athletes who received the honor, and all seven of the Simmons varsity programs sponsored by the GNAC were represented on this year’s Academic All-Conference team.

Date Posted: Tuesday, June 02, 2009

Soccer Alumnae Return for Another Shot

April 30, 2009 Simmons Soccer hosted team alumnae in a friendly match on Saturday, April 18. The alumnae took to the turf ready to prove they still had what it takes. They tackled hard and attacked furiously, but in the end the Sharks edged by them by a goal, winning bragging rights for a year with a final score of 5-4.

Date Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2009

Sharks Strong in Spring Tourney

April 28, 2009 Simmons Soccer took part in the Endicott College SoccerFest on Sunday, April 26 as a finale to their spring season training. The Sharks went 3-0-1 on the day, scoring 11 goals and allowing only three.

Date Posted: Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Artwork by Athlete Natalie Stever Featured in PRC Student Exhibition

February 11, 2009 Natalie Stever (Chagrin Falls, Ohio), a sophomore forward on the Simmons Soccer team, is one of three Simmons students chosen to exhibit artwork at this year’s Student Exhibition at Boston University’s Photographic Resource Center (PRC), after she submitted a photograph to the Simmons Art Department.

Date Posted: Thursday, February 12, 2009

Soccer Receives NSCAA Team Academic Award

January 7, 2009 Simmons Soccer received the National Soccer Coaches Association of America College Team Academic Award for the 2007-08 academic year. The award is given annually by the NSCAA to programs with a team grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

Date Posted: Wednesday, January 07, 2009

Simmons Soccer 2008 Season In Review

November 17, 2008 Simmons Soccer wrapped up their 2008 season after a heartbreaking loss to Norwich on a penalty kick in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference tournament quarterfinals on November 2. The Sharks finished with an overall 6-12-1 record, and a 5-7 record in the GNAC. Anya Bottaro (Winchester, Mass.), Brooke MacKenzie (Mansfield, Mass.), Katie Foley (Rochester, N.H.) and Kelly Muirhead (Middleboro, Mass.) each earned end-of-the-season GNAC All-Conference honors.

Date Posted: Monday, November 17, 2008

Four Sharks Earn All-GNAC Honors

November 11, 2008 - The Great Northeast Athletic Conference office released the 2008 All-GNAC first, second, third and Sportsmanship teams on Tuesday with four Sharks earning accolades. Sophomore Anya Bottaro was named to the second team, sophomores Brooke MacKenzie (Mansfield, Mass.) and Katie Foley (Rochester, N.H.) garnered third team honors. Junior Kelly Muirhead was selected to the all-conference sportsmanship team.

Date Posted: Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Soccer Defeats Suffolk, 4-2

October 21, 2008 - Simmons Soccer took a big win over GNAC foe Suffolk University at home on Tuesday night at The Winsor School Fields. The final score of 4-2 improves the Sharks’ record to 5-10-1 overall and 4-6 in conference play.

Date Posted: Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Simmons Soccer Defeats Pine Manor, 7-1

The Simmons Soccer team picked up their fourth win of the season on Saturday against the Pine Manor Gators with a final score of 7-1. The Sharks improve to 4-10-1 overall and 3-6 in the GNAC.

Date Posted: Saturday, October 18, 2008

Simmons Soccer Media Guide Available Online

The 2008 Simmons College Soccer Media Guide is now available to browse online at the Simmons Soccer homepage. The media guide contains information on the Simmons players, coaching staff, history, records as well as alumnae perspectives and institutional facts.

Date Posted: Tuesday, October 07, 2008

Sharks Soccer Devours Mount Ida Mustangs, 2-0

September 30, 2008 Simmons Soccer picked up their second GNAC win against Mount Ida Tuesday afternoon, with a final score of 2-0. The Sharks improve to 3-6-1 and 2-2 in the GNAC.

Date Posted: Wednesday, October 01, 2008

Simmons Defeated by Emmanuel, 2-1, in Overtime

The Simmons College soccer team fell to Emmanuel, 2-1, in overtime on Wednesday night at the Winsor School Field. Sophomore Anna Stella (Sharon, Mass.) scored the lone goal for the Sharks, but it was not enough to stop the Saints. With the loss, Simmons falls to 2-6-2 overall (GNAC, 1-2) while Emmanuel improves to 4-3 overall (GNAC, 2-0).

Date Posted: Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Simmons Soccer Falls to Lasell 3-2

Simmons College soccer fell to GNAC foe Lasell College on Saturday afternoon. Freshman midfielder Jordynn Frollo assisted on two consecutive goals to pace the Lasers. Sophomores Anya Bottaro (Winchester, Mass.) and Brooke MacKenzie (Mansfield, Mass.) both scored goals for the Sharks. With the loss, Simmons falls to 2-5-1 (GNAC 1-1), while Lasell improves to 2-3 (GNAC 1-2).

Date Posted: Saturday, September 20, 2008

Soccer to Welcome J.P. Blast at Saturday’s Halftime v. Lasell

September 18, 2008 Simmons Soccer is pleased to announce the first annual Shark Shootout, to take place at halftime during Saturday’s home game vs. Lasell College. The Shark Shootout will feature local under-14 girls soccer team, the Blast from Jamaica Plain, Mass.

Date Posted: Thursday, September 18, 2008

Soccer Competes at Wellesley College Invitational, Prepares to Enter GNAC Season

September 13, 2008 Simmons Soccer traveled to the Wellesley College Invitational this weekend to take on Wellesley and Montclair State.

Date Posted: Monday, September 15, 2008

Simmons and Plymouth State Go Scoreless in Double Overtime

September 10, 2008 Simmons Soccer and Plymouth State ended in a stalemate after 110 minutes of play Wednesday night, with the game ending in double overtime and both teams unable to score.

Date Posted: Thursday, September 11, 2008

Stella Named GNAC Soccer Rookie of the Week

September 9, 2008 The Great Northeast Athletic Conference announced Monday evening the selection of Anna Stella (Sharon, MA) as Women’s Soccer Rookie of the Week.

Date Posted: Tuesday, September 09, 2008

Soccer Sweeps by Salve, 3-1

Sharks Soccer recorded their second win of the season on Saturday with a 3-1 victory over Salve Regina, boosting them to 2-2 overall for the 2008 season.

Date Posted: Sunday, September 07, 2008

Soccer Drops Match to MIT, 1 – 0

The game was tied 0 – 0 at halftime, with Simmons goalkeeper Rachel Elliott (Amherst, NH) making two strong saves to keep MIT off the board in the first half. The Engineers scored in the 50th minute off a cross from the right side from Liz Theurer to Edith Reshef, who made a streaking run on the weakside far post.

Date Posted: Thursday, September 04, 2008

Sharks Win in Fiery Home Opener

In a reversal of roles from the day before, Simmons Soccer attacked Sunday’s home and GNAC opener against Albertus Magnus College, and came out with the 2-1 win over the Falcons.

Date Posted: Monday, September 01, 2008

Soccer Falls to Wentworth in 2008 Season Opener

August 30, 2008 BOSTON, MA - The Simmons Soccer team lost their first match of the season, 0-2, to Wentworth Institute of Technology. Both Wentworth goals were scored by Lucy Brown, a freshman midfielder from Plainville, CT.

Date Posted: Saturday, August 30, 2008

Soccer 2008 Season Preview

Simmons Soccer is poised to start their third year under Head Coach Erica Mastrogiacomo. The 2007 season saw the Sharks finish with a competitive Great Northeast Athletic Conference record of 7-4-2. Only one opponent succeeded in beating Simmons by more than one goal, and four conference games were pushed to a decision in overtime.

Date Posted: Friday, August 22, 2008

Simmons Student-Athletes Earn All-Academic Conference Honors

48 Simmons College student-athletes were recognized as Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Academic All-Conference selections for the 2007-08 season.

Date Posted: Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Simmons Soccer Goes International for Spring Break

While the preseason may be five months away, the Simmons College soccer team is getting a jump on things this spring break with an international trip to Italy.

Date Posted: Thursday, March 06, 2008

Soccer 2007-2008 Season in Review

The Simmons College soccer squad turned in a solid year in the revamped Great Northeast Athletic conference, that included an 8-9-2 overall record, and a 7-4-2 GNAC record that was good for sixth place in the conference, and a berth in the postseason tournament.

Date Posted: Sunday, October 28, 2007