AMCATS drop season finale to Vikings, 6-0
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(Salem, Mass.) – Senior Grace Ghioto (South Yarmouth, Mass.) scored twice and added an assist in her final home game to lead the Salem State Lady Vikings past the Anna Maria AMCATS, 6-0 in a non-conference game on Wednesday night at Alumni Field.
Ghioto, who scored her first two goals of the season, gave Salem State (8-7) an early 1-0 lead on senior night when she directed a pass from Katie LaPrad (Spencer, Mass.) past Anna Maria goalie Allyssa Boykin (Worcester, Mass.).
Ghioto added another goal at the 22:18 mark to give the Lady Vikings a 4-0 advantage at the half.
Megan Closson (Boothbay Harbor, ME) scored the first of her two goals eleven minutes into the opening period to give Salem State an insurmountable 3-0 lead. Closson also added her second goal of the year four minutes into the second period to put the Lady Vikings up 5-0.
Lynda Santosuosso (Melrose, Mass.) capped the scoring at the 48:30 mark on an assist from Ghioto to make the final 6-0.
Jess McKenna made two saves to earn her eight win of the year. Boykin made five saves for the AMCATS (4-14), which have dropped three straight.
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AMCATS fall to ECSU on the road, 3-1
 Cosenza scored AMC's lone goal
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Eastern closed out its home season by snapping a three-game losing streak and defeating Anna Maria for the third straight season.
Senior Dana McLaughlin (West Hartford, CT) recorded the first multiple-goal game of her career and after junior Melanie Proud (Wall Township, NJ) gave Eastern a 1-0 lead in the eighth minute of play.
Proud scored an unassisted goal from the right side of the circle – her sixth goal of the season -- and McLaughlin made it 2-0 at halftime when she scored off a penalty corner with a blast from the right side. Seven minutes into the second half, McLaughlin made it 3-0 when she carried inside the circle and drilled a low shot inside the left post for her third goal of 2009. Sophomore Ali Chapman (Watertown, CT) and freshman Kristin Santanello (Swampscott, MA) were credited with assists on the goal, the first in the career of Santanello.
Anna Maria got one back with 18 minutes to play when freshman Marissa Cosenza (Worcester, MA) scored her second goal of the season on a penalty corner off a hit-in by sophomore Katie Schebel (Ludlow, MA).
Eastern was awarded a season-high 17 penalty corners, marking only the second time this season that the Warriors totaled more than their opponent in that department. The team’s 19 shots equaled its second-most in a match this year.
Sophomore keeper Danielle Reichardt (Ocean Township, NJ) made three saves in working the first half to gain her third win of the season.
Eastern played without injured starters Liz Bolduc (Stonington, CT) and Lyndsey Zavisza (Suffield, CT), both backs. Both will miss the final match of the season due to sickness and injury, respectively.
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Seahawks prevail over AMCATS, 6-0
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PAXTON, Mass. - The Seahawks of Salve Regina defeated the Anna Maria AMCATS 6-0 on a dreary Saturday at AMCAT Field. The Seahawks improve to 8-9 overall and 3-5 in the TCCC, while the AMCATS fall to 4-12 and 1-7 in the conference. Seniors Kelly Moriarty (Leicester, MA), Angela Guiffrida (Leicester, MA), and Jessica Standish (Barnstable, MA) were honored before the game, celebrating the final home game of their career as part of Senior Day.
After going back and forth for the opening minutes of the game, the Seahawks took control and never looked back. Ali Capagna (West Hartford, CT) got the Seahawks on the board with an unassisted goal in the 10th minute of play. Within the next three minutes, Freshmen Kelly Burke (Georgetown, MA) scored two unassisted goals to put the Seahawks up 3-0. Freshmen Kelly Allan (East Killingly, CT) soon added another goal, and then assisted on another to Brittany Lopes (Lexington, MA) to close out the scoring in the first half. As the fog started to lift and the rain picked up, the first half ended with the Seahawks leading 5-0.
The second half was a quiet one for both teams, as the lone goal came off of the stick of freshmen Kathryn Pellegrini (Newton, MA). The goal came 15 minutes into the second half and was assisted by Andrea Michel (Yarmouth, ME). Salve held on for the shutout victory by the final score of 6-0.
The Seahawks were led by freshmen-standout Kelly Burke who scored two goals. Burke came into the game tied for the conference lead in goals, and now has an impressive 15 tallies on the year. Kelly Allan also played well for the Seahawks, adding a goal and an assist. Goalkeepers Devin Eppley (Darien, CT) and Natalie Balleta (Leominster, MA) combined on the shutout for the Seahawks. Junior goalkeeper Alyssa Boykin was busy in net for AMCATS and had seven saves on the day.
Anna Maria will be back in action on Monday, facing ECSU on the road at 3:30 pm. Salve Regina will wrap up their regular season Wednesday when they travel to UMass Dartmouth. |
Lasers squeeze past AMCATS, 1-0
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Newton, Mass.— Tia Pratt (S. Paris, ME) scored Lasell’s only goal in a 1-0 triumph over Anna Maria College in non-conference field hockey today, on Grellier Field. Pratt’s goal came after a scoreless 62 minute contest, though it was not without chances for either team.
With 1:57 left in the first stanza, Lasell had a close call when a loose ball shot across the Amcat’s net to a scramble, but no one was able to direct the ball into the net. Following closely after, the Lasers were awarded a penalty corner as time ran off the clock into halftime but they were unable to capitalize. The teams headed into a scoreless halftime.
Two minutes into the second period, the Lasers were awarded another corner opportunity which resulted in another near-make for Lasell. Senior Justine McComb (Bloomfield, Conn.) was found in close proximity to the left edge of the cage and shot just wide of the opposite corner of the net.
Kasey Looney (Leicester, Mass.) was given a chance shortly thereafter with a bullet directly in front of the net that was saved by Anna Maria’s netminder Alyssa Boykin (Worcester, Mass.).
Anna Maria also had a tough time producing a goal in the second off their extra chance opportunities. The Amcats had three successive prospects but did not convert. Emily Nugent (Woceester, Mass.) was the closest of the Amcats to get a shot off, but the ball raced wide of the net.
Lasell’s goalie Christine Thornton (Canton, Mass.) made a huge diving save as Angela Giuffrida (Leicester, Mass.) tore off on a breakaway with 16:50 on the clock in the second. The rebounded shot then was deflected to give Anna Maria yet another chance, but Thornton was able to make the stop again, this time finding McComb who carried the ball to the Lasers offensive side of the field. The following scrum in front Boykin on the visitors end was stifled by Anna Maria’s Ashley Wax (Oxford, ME) who finally controlled the ball to get it out of scoring position.
Late in regulation, with less than eight minutes to play, Lasell broke on the board after Sarah Jannuzzi’s (Glen, NH) penalty corner entry pass found Pratt who blasted the goal from the top of the arc. The goal was scored on Lasell’s 16th penalty corner of the day.
The Lasers improve to 6-8 overall this season while the Amcats fall to 2-11.
The next field hockey game for Lasell will be held at Daniel Webster College on Tuesday, October 20th. The game will begin at 3:30 p.m.
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Schebel's goal lifts AMC to victory, 1-0
 Schebel scored the game-winning goal
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CHICOPEE, MA - Elms College freshman goalkeeper Alexandra Bonavita (Agawam, MA) made 19 saves, but Anna Maria College sophomore Katie Schebel (Ludlow, MA) scored the AMCATS’ lone goal in the opening half to propel Anna Maria to a 1-0 victory over the Blazers in Thursday’s evening’s non-conference field hockey game at Leary Field.
With the loss, Elms falls to 3-9 on the season, while Anna Maria improves to 3-10 record overall.
Schebel scored the game’s only goal when she controlled a deflected ball off Bonavita’s pads and placed it in the back of the net just 12 minutes into the contest.
From there, Bonavita withstood a flurry of shots as Anna Maria outshot Elms 25-3. Schebel and junior forward Emily Nugent (Worcester, MA) registered seven shots apiece; while senior forward Angela Giuffrida (Leicaster, MA) attempted five shots.
Elms senior forward Tomie Lafond (Hatfield, MA) led the squad with two shots.
Elms returns to action Saturday, Oct. 17 when they host Becker College in a New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) battle. Game time is slated for 11:00 a.m. at Leary Field.
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Hot start sparks Pilgrims to 4-2 win over AMCATS
 Boyda collected a point in her thrid-straight game
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Henniker, NH – New England College field hockey would net four first half goals lifting them past the visiting Anna Maria College AMCATS 4-2 Tuesday afternoon in Henniker. With the win the Pilgrims improve to 9-4 overall and 5-1 in conference play. The loss drops the Amcats to 2-10 on the season and 1-6 in the conference.
The Pilgrims would start the scoring early as Jamie Johnson (Lynnfield, Mass.) would bounce a shot of the goalie pads to record her first goal of the season just 3:33 into the game. NEC’s Khatianna Evans (Wayne, Maine) would give the Pilgrims the 2-0 lead just over a minute later scoring off a nice pass from Marisa Ayotte (Feeding Hills, Mass.)
The Pilgrims would extend their lead to 3-0 as Chelsea Fournier (Canton, Maine) would put in a loose ball at the 16:05 mark. Anna Maria would get on the board late in the first half as Emily Nugent (Worcester, Mass.) would put in a rebound with just seven minutes remaining on the clock.
Ayotte would respond for the Pilgrims as she would tack on her second goal of the season assisted by Brianna Gerrior (Gloucester, Mass.) just before halftime.
Anna Maria would cut the NEC lead to just 4-2 in the second half as Katie Schebel (Ludlow, Mass.) would tip-in a shot from Sarah Boyda (Oxford, Mass.) with just over 12 minutes left to play. The Pilgrims would record nine shots on net in the second half but the Amcat defense would hold strong keeping NEC off the board.
The Pilgrims would finish the game out shooting the Amcats 26-11 and hold the 18-6 advantage in corners
Picking up the win in goal for NEC was Mary Roux (Auburn, Mass.) who finished with eight saves. In net for Anna Maria was Allyssa Boykin (Worcester, Mass.) who stopped an impressive 11 Pilgrim shots.
New England College will be back in action on Thursday, Oct. 15 when they host non-conference opponent Worcester State College at 3:30 p.m. Anna Maria will travel to take on non-conference opponent Elms College on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7:00 p.m.
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Giuffrida leads AMC to first conference win, 7-0
 Giuffrida had 8 pts on 3 goals and 2 assists
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Weston, Mass.—Anna Maria’s Angela Giuffrida (Leicester, Mass.) scored the first goal of the match in less than 30 seconds. The AMCats posted five goals in the first period. Anna Maria went on to defeat Regis College 7-0 Saturday.
Marybeth McClune (Worcester, Mass.) scored the AMCats second goal 2:55 into the game. She scored her second goal within eight-minutes of her first score. Giuffrida would assist on Anna Maria’s second score.
Anna Maria held Regis College from scoring through the first 20-minutes of the match. Sarah Boyda (Oxford, Mass.) scored on a penalty stroke at 11:15.
Maria Pino (Revere, Mass.) managed two shots on goal for Regis, but Emily Nugent (Worcester, Mass.) saved both attempts.
The AMCat offense posted five goals against Pride keeper Sara Ankreund (Groton, Mass.). Ankreund finished with just 16 saves.
Giuffrida etched her second score as the teams returned from intermission. Anna Maria posted two more scores in the second period, the second coming from McClune.
Anna Maria improves to 1-5, 2-9 TCCC. Regis College falls to 0-8, 0-4 TCCC.
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Bison hold off late charge by AMCATS, 4-2
 Schebel scored twice to bring AMC back
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PAXTON, Mass. – The Nichols College field hockey team defeated Anna Maria College in a The Commonwealth Coast Conference matchup at AMCAT Field on a cold windy Wednesday night. The Bison remained undefeated at 11-0 (4-0 TCCC), while the AMCATS dropped to 1-9 (0-5 TCCC) with the loss.
The undefeated Bison wasted little time getting on the board, scoring at 1:32 on a Courtney Flagg (Spofford, N.H.) goal set-up by Jensen Hume’s (Hampton, N.H.) assist.
Under three minutes later, the Bison struck again on senior Sara Bailey’s (Athol, Mass.) unassisted score. The Bison added an unassisted goal from freshman Barbara Roy (Springfield, Mass.) and Courtney Flagg’s second tally of the game, which was assisted by Eileen Clinton (Springfield, Mass), to take a 4-0 lead into half-time.
The Bison held Anna Maria without a shot in the first half, while adding 19 shots of their own. Nichols also held an 8-3 advantage in corners during the period. Alyssa Boykin (Worcester, Mass.) did her best to keep the AMCATS within striking distance, making 10 saves in the first frame.
The second half remained scoreless until Anna Maria broke through at 52:59, as junior Sarah Boyda (Oxford, Mass.) fed sophomore Katie Schebel (Ludlow, Mass.) who knocked home the AMCATS first goal of the game.
With just under six minutes remaining, the AMCATS kept their hopes alive, cutting the lead in half on Schebel’s second goal of the contest.
The AMCATS’ comeback fell short despite playing a much inspired second half, outscoring Nichols 2-0. Alyssa Boykin added six more saves in the second half, stopping 16 total shots in the 4-2 loss.
The AMCATS continue TCCC play at Regis on October 10th at 10:00 a.m., while Nichols hosts New England College October 10th at 11:00 a.m.
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Strong second half lifts Cougars over AMCATS, 2-0
 Boykin made 13 saves in a losing effort
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PAXTON, Mass. – The Clark University field hockey team got two second half goals to top Anna Maria College 2-0 at AMCATS Field on Tuesday night. The Cougars evened their record to 3-3 with the win, while the AMCATS dropped to 1-7 with the loss.
The Cougars controlled the action for much of the first half, outshooting the AMCATS 8-2 with a 9-0 advantage in corners. Still, Clark was unable to get anything past AMC goaltender Allyssa Boykin (Worcester, Mass.) who made seven saves in the first half alone, and 13 total on the day.
Clark continued to apply the pressure in the second half and finally broke through when freshman Mel Melkonian (Worcester, Mass.) scored an unassisted goal in the 47th minute.
Just over six minutes later the Cougars were back at it again, as senior Chelsea Proulx (Franklin, N.H.) took a short feed from sophomore Meghan Lennon (Charlton, Mass.) in front of the net and scored the second goal of the game.
Clark held on for the 2-0 victory while outshooting the AMCATS 17-4 with a 16-0 edge in corners.
The Cougars will be back in action on Saturday, traveling to face WPI on the road at 1:00 pm. The AMCATS will also take the field on Saturday, battling Endicott College in a The Commonwealth Coast Conference matchup starting at 1:00 pm. |
Anna Maria erupts for 7-0 win over Wildcats
 Nugent recorded a hat trick on Wednesday
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PAXTON, Mass. – Junior Emily Nugent (Worcester, Mass.) had a hat-trick and an assist to lead the Anna Maria College field hockey team past Bay Path College, 7-0, at AMCAT Field on Wednesday evening. The win was the first of the year for the AMCATS, who now improve to 1-5 overall while remaining 0-2 in The Commonwealth Coast Conference. With the loss, the Wildcats fall to 0-5 overall and stay pat at 0-2 in the New England Collegiate Conference.
Anna Maria came out firing in the first half, collecting 14 shots in the period. Freshman Marissa Cosenza (Worcester, Mass.) got the scoring started with her first collegiate goal on an unassisted tally just over ten minutes into the half.
Nugent followed with her first goal of the day just over eight minutes later, and then set up freshman Amanda Winn (Winsted, Conn.) for a score in the 24th minute, giving AMC a 3-0 advantage. The goal was the first of Winn’s collegiate career.
The AMCATS continued to apply the pressure in the second half, scoring four goals on 10 shots. Nugent scored twice in the half to complete the hat-trick while sophomore Katie Schebel (Ludlow, Mass.) dished out three assists. Junior Sarah Boyda (Oxford, Mass.) had both a goal and an assist in the period, while senior Angela Giuffrida (Leicester, Mass) added her first goal of the season.
Bay Path will take to the field again on Saturday when they host Fitchburg State at 2:30 pm. Anna Maria will be back in action on Saturday as well, hosting Gordon College in a The Commonwealth Coast Conference matchup at 10:00 am.
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Boykin breaks record as AMCATS fall, 3-0
 Boykin set the program record with 508 saves
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PAXTON, Mass. – Sophomore Sarah Cozzens (Lancaster, Mass.) had a goal and an assist as the Worcester State College field hockey team defeated Anna Maria College, 3-0, at AMCAT Field on Tuesday night. The Lancers now improve to 2-4 overall, while the AMCATS drop to 0-3.
Goalkeeper Allyssa Boykin (Worcester, Mass.) did her best to keep AMC in the game, collecting 19 saves on the day. In the process, Boykin became the Anna Maria College program’s all-time leader in saves, breaking Rachel Braier’s previous mark of 492. Boykin now has a total of 508 saves in her AMC career.
Cozzen’s led the way for the Lancers netting both a goal and an assist. Junior Erin Moore (Brimfield, Mass.) and senior Lesley Hill (Raynham, Mass.) each contributed a goal, while senior Veronica Farrell (Baldwinville, Mass.) chipped in with an assist. Goalkeeper Katherine Masterjohn (Warren, Mass.) was perfect in net, stopping five shots including a breakaway, to earn the shutout victory.
The Lancers got on the board just over 22 minutes into the game on a well designed corner play, as Farrell found Cozzens with an excellent feed for the score.
Worcester State went into half time with a 1-0 lead, holding a 16-3 advantage in shots and a 5-1 edge in corners.
Just under five minutes into the second half Moore took a pass from Cozzens and found the back of the net to give the Lancers a 2-0 lead.
Lesley Hill delivered the final blow on an unassisted tally with less than five minutes to play, giving the Lancers a 3-0 victory.
Worcester State outshot the AMCATS 33-7 during the match and held a commanding 11-1 edge in corners.
The Lancers will play again on Saturday when they host Fitchburg State at 2:30 pm. The AMCATS will also take the field again on Saturday, heading out on the road to face Western New England College in a The Commonwealth Coast Conference matchup. |
Oswald's hat trick downs AMCATS in TCCC opener
 Boykin made 24 saves on Saturday
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BIDDEFORD, Maine -- Sophomore Michelle Oswald (Jay, Maine) netted a hat trick and and senior Taryn Flagg (Livermore Falls, Maine) set a pair of program records as the University of New England cruised to a 7-0 win over Anna Maria College in The Commonwealth Coast Conference field hockey action late Saturday afternoon.
Oswald got UNE rolling early, scoring the game's first goal seven minutes into the contest, then recorded two more goals in the second half for her first career hat trick.
Flagg factored in the next two UNE goals, tallying a goal and an assist in the span of 47 seconds midway through the first half. The goal was the 33rd of her career, breaking the previous mark of 32 held by 2008 graduate Lisa Baillargeon. Less than one minute later Flagg notched an assist, giving her 81 points and surpassing Baillargeon's career total of 80.
Senior Anne Cowles (Franconia, N.H.) added two scores for the Nor'easters, who raised their record to 3-0 (1-0 TCCC) on the season. Junior Michaela Franey (York, Maine) chipped in with a goal and two assists, while first-years Molly Cooper (Fairfield, Maine) and Laura Egounis (Boscawen, N.H.) each picked up one assist.
UNE, which visits Saint Joseph's College Tuesday, sent a total of 48 shots towards the Anna Maria net and only needed junior goalie Ayla Nelson (Auburn, Mass.) to make four saves to preserve the shutout.
Junior goalie Allyssa Boykin (Worcester, Mass.) made 24 saves for the AMCATS (0-2, 0-1 TCCC), who play Worcester State College the same day.
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AMCATS drop heartbreaker in season opener, 1-0
 Boykin made five saves in a losing effort
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Leicester, Mass.- The Lady Hawks defeated Anna Maria 1-0 in women’s field hockey action.
The Hawks didn’t allow Anna Maria to take a single shot on net the entire game. Becker scored the lone goal 53:48 into the game when Victoria Sirchia (Goshen, Conn) defected a Jennifer Ouellette (Merrimack, NH) shot into the back of the net.
Allyssa Boykin (Worcester, MA) made five saves in a losing effort. Anna Maria fell to 0-1 on the season. Becker improved to 1-2 on the season.
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Warriors defeat AMCATS in season finale, 2-0
 Hennessey and Crossley play their final game for AMC
PAXTON, Mass. – Senior Joslin Wells (Marstons Mills, Mass.) scored two second half goals to propel the Eastern Connecticut State University field hockey team past Anna Maria College, 2-0, on “Senior Day” at Alumni Field on a cold and windy Thursday afternoon.
Before the game, seniors Kat Crossley (Tiverton, R.I.) and Cara Hennessey (Cranford, Mass.) were recognized for their outstanding contributions as members of Anna Maria Athletics. Athletic Director Dave Shea was quoted as saying, “You are each welcomed additions to the AMC Alumni and you can always call Anna Maria your home”.
The Warriors controlled the first half action, getting eight corners to AMC’s one, and also outshooting the AMCATS 10-0. Anna Maria goalkeeper Allyssa Boykin (Worcester, Mass.) kept her team in the game by making seven first half saves, sending both clubs into the intermission with the score knotted at 0-0.
Wells finally broke through with the game’s first goal in the 56th minute of action off a feed from freshman Ali Chapman (Watertown, Conn.) to put the Warriors ahead, 1-0. Wells struck again just over three minutes later, taking a beautiful pass from freshman Liz Bolduc (Stonington, Conn.) and finding the back of the goal to give ECSU the 2-0 victory.
With the win, the Warriors improve to 3-13 overall while remaining 1-9 in the Little East Conference. The AMCATS end the year with an overall record of 3-15, finishing 1-7 in the The Commonwealth Coast Conference.
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Schebel sparks AMCATS to 3-1 win
 Schebel has scored in three-straight games
PAXTON, Mass. – Freshman Katie Schebel (Ludlow, Mass.) scored two goals while junior Angela Giuffrida (Leicester, Mass.) added a goal and an assist to lift the Anna Maria College field hockey team to a 3-1 victory over Elms College at Alumni Field on Thursday.
Giuffrida got the scoring started in the 29th minute of play, skillfully eluding two defenders and beating Elms goalkeeper Danielle LeLacheur (Milford, Mass.) to put the AMCATS up 1-0.
Schebel would score in the 42nd minute off a fine feed from sophomore Emily Nugent (Worcester, Mass.) to make the score 2-0 AMC. It was the third straight goal the freshman has scored a goal.
The Blazers battled back to make it a one-score game when senior Ellen Silva (Palmer, Mass.) deflected a pass from junior Danielle Boyer (South Hadley, Mass.) past AMC goalkeeper Allyssa Boykin (Worcester, Mass.).
Schebel would ice the 3-1 win with her second goal of the game, assisted by both Giuffrida and sophomore Sarah Boyda (Oxford, Mass.) on a beautifully executed corner play.
The loss drops the Blazers to 5-10 overall while remaining 4-3 in the NECC. They will host Becker on Saturday next time out. The win improves the AMCATS season record to 3-14, with their conference record staying put at 1-7. Anna Maria will look to keep things rolling versus Eastern Connecticut State during Senior Day on Tuesday at 3:30 pm.
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