October 20, 2001
KNIGHTS END SEASON WITH HOME WIN OVER ELMIRA
The Clarkson University Women's Soccer team bounced back from yesterday's troubles by downing Elmira 3-0 on Saturday afternoon at Hantz Field.
The Golden Knights got off to a strong start when sophomore Melanie Kuechle (Williamsville, NY) headed a cross from teammate Lindsey Suitor (Youngstown, NY) from the right side at 17:44. Clarkson continued to roll when junior Andrea Barberi (Rochester, NY) picked up her first goal of the season at 27:58. With traffic in front of the net, a defensive miscue by Elmira caused the ball to fall at Barberi's feet for the easy tap in.
Elmira started to challenge the Golden Knights early on in the second frame, but Clarkson battled back to regain momentum. Junior tri-captain Laura Tilley (Coram, NY) had two quality looks at the net, but both shots strayed wide. Freshman Linda Fernandez (Kennebunkport, ME) picked up her sixth goal of the game at 83:49. As Tilley drove down the right side of the field, she fed it to Fernandez, and her shot found the back of the net.
Junior Shaina Bellis (Spencerport, NY) had another strong day in net for the Golden Knights, making 18 saves, including a diving save near the end of the game to preserve the shutout. Clarkson finishes its season 5-10-2, snapping a twelve game winless streak with the victory today.
|
1 |
2 |
Final |
|
Elmira Golden Eagles(7-9-0) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Clarkson Golden Knights (5-10-2) |
2 |
1 |
3 |
| |
|
|
|
| Time: |
Team: |
Goal: |
Goal (Assist): |
| 17:44 |
Clarkson |
1 |
Kuechle-3 (Suitor-4) |
| 27:58 |
Clarkson |
2 |
Barberi-1 |
| 83:49 |
Clarkson |
3 |
Fernandez-6 (Tilley-1) |
Elmira Scoring:
None
Elmira Goal:
Emily Merrill - 90:00, 12 saves, 3 goals allowed
Clarkson Scoring:
Melanie Kuechle 1-0, Andrea Barberi 1-0, Linda Fernandez 1-0, Linsey Suitor 0-1, Laura Tilley 0-1
Clarkson Goal:
Shaina Bellis - 80:20, 18 saves, shutout
Amber Sweredoski - 9:40, no saves, shutout
Statistics:
Shots - Elmira 20, Clarkson 21
Fouls - Elmira 14, Clarkson 9
Cornerkicks - Elmira 5, Clarkson 4
Cards - None
October 19, 2001
BOMBERS BEAT OUT KNIGHTS
It took overtime on Friday for the Ithaca Bombers to beat out the Clarkson University Women's Soccer team, as the game's only goal came at the 91:38 mark for a final of 1-0.
An earlier Bomber opportunity was waved off due to offsides, but the next solid Ithaca chance would count. Rachel Thau crossed the ball into the box from the left side, which junior goaltender Shaina Bellis (Spencerport, NY) attempted to grab. However, the ball slipped out of her hands, and Christine Dorney was able to stuff the ball in the net, ending the game.
Bellis had a solid performance in goal, posting 19 saves. The Golden Knight's few opportunities were good ones, as the chances late in the game went wide to force overtime.
The Golden Knights will look to snap their twelve game winless streak when they finish off the season Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. against Elmira.
|
1 |
2 |
OT |
Final |
|
Ithaca Bombers (11-4-0) |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Clarkson Golden Knights (4-10-2) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| |
|
|
|
| Time: |
Team: |
Goal: |
Goal (Assist): |
| 91:38 |
Ithaca |
1 |
Dorney-2 (Thau-3) |
Ithaca Scoring:
Christine Dorney 1-0, Rachel Thau 0-1
Ithaca Goal:
Liz Bishop - 91:38, 4 saves, shutout
Clarkson Scoring:
None
Clarkson Goal:
Shaina Bellis - 91:38, 19 saves, 1 goal allowed
Statistics:
Shots - Ithaca 27, Clarkson 4
Fouls - Ithaca 3, Clarkson 5
Cornerkicks - Ithaca 6, Clarkson 6
Cards - None
October 13, 2001
WILLIAM SMITH OVERRUNS KNIGHTS
The Clarkson University Women's Soccer team fell to William Smith Saturday afternoon 9-0 in Geneva, NY in UCAA action.
Overall, eight different Herons made it on the score sheet. Maria Paoff and Lauren Wendell each had two goals for William Smith, and Kristin Perrigo led all scoring with a goal and four assists.
The game was the final UCAA game for the Golden Knights this season. Ovearall, Clarkson finished 0-6-1 in the UCAA.
Clarkson will look to snap its ten game winless skid when it hosts Ithaca at home on Friday.
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1 |
2 |
Final |
|
Clarkson Golden Knights (4-9-2, 0-6-1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| William Smith Herons (12-1-0, 6-0-0) |
5 |
4 |
9 |
| |
|
|
|
| Time: |
Team: |
Goal: |
Goal (Assist): |
| 2:23 |
William Smith |
1 |
Paoff (Perrigo) |
| 2:55 |
William Smith |
2 |
Perrigo (Crumps) |
| 13:04 |
William Smith |
3 |
Wendell (Perrigo) |
| 17:46 |
William Smith |
4 |
Paoff (Crumps) |
| 28:53 |
William Smith |
5 |
Smith (Perrigo) |
| 31:10 |
William Smith |
6 |
Wendell (Perrigo) |
| 46:30 |
William Smith |
7 |
Stachura (Dedrick) |
| 67:40 |
William Smith |
8 |
Pendergast |
| 89:50 |
William Smith |
9 |
Wenzel |
Clarkson Scoring:
None
Clarkson Goal:
Shaina Bellis - 90:00, 9 saves, 9 goals allowed.
William Smith Scoring:
Maria Paoff 2-0, Lauren Wendell 2-0, Kristin Perrigo 1-4, Michelle Smith 1-0, Alyson Stachura 1-0, Amy Pendergast 1-0, Caroline Wenzel 1-0, Felicia Crump 0-2.
William Smith Goal:
Leah Cornwell - 2 saves, shutout.
Melissa Buonvecchio - no saves, shutout.
Statistics:
Shots - Clarkson 3, William Smith 33
Fouls - Clarkson 1, William Smith 3
Cornerkicks - Clarkson 0, William Smith 8
Cards - None
October 12, 2001
HAMILTON UPENDS KNIGHTS
The Clarkson University Women's Soccer team fell to Hamilton 2-0 this afternoon in Hamilton, NY in UCAA action.
Hamilton jumped to a 1-0 lead at 14:34 when Anna Arnold fed teammate Mara Dropkin-Frank after Arnold recovered a rebound of junior netminder Shaina Bellis (Spencerport, NY). Dropkin-Frank also Scored the second goal for the Continentals just eight minutes later.
The Golden Knight attempted to get things going, but were unable to overcome the defensive wall put up by Hamilton. On the day, Bellis made 6 saves.
Clarkson will face UCAA foe William Smith tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. in Geneva.
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1 |
2 |
Final |
|
Clarkson Golden Knights (4-8-2, 0-5-1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Hamilton Continentals (6-5-0, 3-3-0) |
2 |
0 |
0 |
| |
|
|
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| Time: |
Team: |
Goal: |
Goal (Assist): |
| 14:34 |
Hamilton |
1 |
Dropkin-Frank (Arnold) |
| 26:14 |
Hamilton |
2 |
Dropkin-Frank |
Clarkson Scoring:
None
Clarkson Goal:
Shaina Bellis - 90:00, 6 saves, 2 goals allowed.
Hamilton Scoring:
Mara Dropkin-Frank 2-0, Anna Arnold 0-1
St. Lawrence Goal:
Jen Munoz - 90:00, 5 saves, shutout.
Statistics:
Shots - Clarkson 5, Hamilton 8
Fouls - Clarkson 2, Hamilton 4
Cornerkicks - Clarkson 1, Hamilton 6
Cards - None
October 6th, 2001
SAINTS SHUTDOWN KNIGHTS
A wet midday game in Canton saw the Clarkson University Women's Soccer team fall to the host St. Lawrence 3-0.
The Saints dominated play through the game, picking up their first goal at 13:34 when Liz Masterson broke onto the score sheet. St. Lawrence picked up the pace in the second half when Beth O'Donnell scored for Saints, and Katie Hilferty capped off the scoring at 72:06.
Although junior Shaina Bellis (Spencerport, NY) gave up three goals in the match, she had an impressive day in goal, making 15 saves and stopping many of the Saints opportunities in front of the net.
Clarkson will return to action Tuesday when it returns home to host Cazenovia at 4:00 p.m. at Hantz Field.
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1 |
2 |
Final |
|
Clarkson Golden Knights (4-7-2, 0-4-1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| St. Lawrence Saints (7-4-1, 3-2-0) |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| |
|
|
|
| Time: |
Team: |
Goal: |
Goal (Assist): |
| 13:34 |
St. Lawrence |
1 |
Masterson-3 (Adams-3) |
| 59:14 |
St. Lawrence |
2 |
O'Donnell-1 |
| 72:06 |
St. Lawrence |
3 |
Hilferty- 2 |
Clarkson Scoring:
None
Clarkson Goal:
Shaina Bellis - 90:00, 15 saves, 3 goals allowed
St. Lawrence Scoring:
Liz Masterson 1-0, Beth O'Donnell 1-0, Katie Hilferty 1-0, Kate Adams 0-1
St. Lawrence Goal:
Maggie O'Neil - 83:20, 1 save, shutout
Kelly McAuley - 6:40, no saves, shutout
Statistics:
Shots - Clarkson 2, St. Lawrence 34
Fouls - Clarkson 9, St. Lawrence 5
Cornerkicks - Clarkson 0, St. Lawrence 11
Cards - None
October 2, 20001
KNIGHTS FALL TO LAKERS
The Clarkson University Women's Soccer team lost to Oswego 2-0 Tuesday afternoon at Hantz Field.
The Golden Knights dominated the offensive zone in the first half, including a near goal when junior Sarah Kenney (North Conway, NH) crossed the ball to UCAA Rookie of the Week Linda Fernandez (Kennebunkport, ME). However, the tables turned when Oswego broke onto the score sheet when Gina Vono took an uncontrolled rebound and put it into the back of the net. The Lakers second goal came at the 77:58 mark, when Kathryn Stead picked up her first goal of the season.
The Golden Knights will look to snap their eight game winless streak when they return to action this weekend at St. Lawrence in a UCAA matchup at 11:00 a.m.
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1 |
2 |
Final |
|
Oswego Lakers (4-3-3) |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| Clarkson Golden Knights (4-6-2) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| |
|
|
|
| Time: |
Team: |
Goal: |
Goal (Assist): |
| 55:03 |
Oswego |
1 |
Vono-4 (Guinn-2) |
| 77:58 |
Oswego |
2 |
Stead-1 (McGrath-2) |
Oswego Scoring:
Gina Vono 1-0, Kathryn Stead 1-0, Leanne Guinn 0-1, Erin McGrath 0-1
Oswego Goal:
Alecia Scorsone - 90:00, 7 saves, shutout
Clarkson Scoring:
None
Clarkson Goal:
Shaina Bellis - 90:00, 17 saves, 2 goals allowed
Statistics:
Shots - Oswego 25, Clarkson 10
Fouls - Oswego 6, Clarkson 1
Cornerkicks - Oswego 4, Clarkson 3
Cards - None
September 29, 2001
CLARKSON SUFFERS OVERTIME LOSS at VASSAR
The Clarkson University Women's Soccer team finally got its offense untracked scoring three goals, but it was not enough as the Golden Knights fell in overtime 4-3 at Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) foe Vassar College.
Freshman Linda Fernandez (Kennebunkport, ME) scored twice for Clarkson, which rallied from a 3-1 deficit early in the second half to force overtime. Junior, tri-captain Laura Tilley (Coram, NY) also scored for the Knights.
Clarkson will look to snap out of a seven-game winless skid (0-5-2) when it host Oswego State this Tuesday at Hantz Field.
|
1 |
2 |
1ot |
Final |
|
Clarkson Golden Knights (4-5-2, 0-3-1 UCAA) |
1 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
| Vassar Brewers (4-5-0, 1-3-0 UCAA) |
1 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
|
|
|
|
| Time: |
Team: |
Goal: |
Goal (Assist): |
| 24:01 |
Vassar |
1 |
Murphy (Pilver) |
| 27:57 |
Clarkson |
1 |
Fernandez-4 (Kuechle) |
| 58:38 |
Vassar |
2 |
Daniel (Keehner) |
| 59:36 |
Vassar |
3 |
Keehner (Combs) |
| 66:17 |
Clarkson |
2 |
Tilley-3 (Barberi) |
| 84:44 |
Clarkson |
3 |
Fernandez-5 (Barberi) |
| 93:46 |
Vassar |
4 |
Pilver (Daniel) |
Clarkson Scoring:
Linda Fernandez 2-0, Laura Tilley 1-0, Andrea Barberi 0-2,
Melaine Kuechle 0-1
Clarkson Goal:
Shaina Bellis - 93:46, 13 saves, 4 goals allowed
Vassar Scoring:
Margaret 1-1, Elizabeth Keehner 1-1, Lindsey Pilver 1-1, Tara Murphy 1-0, Bridge Waugh 0-1, Sarah Combs 0-1,
Vassar Goal:
Heather Anderson - 93:46, 1 save, 3 goals allowed
Statistics:
Shots - Clarkson 6, Vassar 20
Cornerkicks - Clarkson 3, Vassar 6
Fouls - Clarkson 8, Vassar 21
Cards - Clarkson - Lindsey Perkins
September 28, 2001
CLARKSON SHUTOUT 6-0 at RENSSELAER
The Clarkson University Women's Soccer team was shutout 6-0 by Rensselaer in Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) action in Troy, NY Friday afternoon. Susan Gonyeaored four times for the undefeated Engineers, who improved their record to 6-0. The Golden Knights, will look to snap out of a six-game winless stretch (0-4-2) when they play at league foe Vassar at 2:00 on Saturday.
|
1 |
2 |
Final |
|
Clarkson Golden Knights (4-4-2, 0-2-1 UCAA) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Rensselaer Engineers (6-0-0, 2-0-0 UCAA) |
2 |
4 |
6 |
|
|
|
|
| Time: |
Team: |
Goal: |
Goal (Assist): |
| 3:00 |
Rensselaer |
1 |
Gonyea-5 (Bauby) |
| 33:00 |
Rensselaer |
2 |
Drames-3 |
| 49:00 |
Rensselaer |
3 |
Gonyea-6 |
| 60:00 |
Rensselaer |
4 |
Gonyea-7 (Gyllstrom) |
| 63:00 |
Rensselaer |
5 |
Gonyea-8 (Bauby) |
| 79:00 |
Rensselaer |
6 |
Hein-3 |
Clarkson Scoring:
None
Clarkson Goal:
Shaina Bellis - 45:00, 9 saves, 2 goals allowed
Amber Sweredoski - 45:00, 7 saves, 4 goals allowed
Rensselaer Scoring:
Susan Gonyea 4-0, Anne Drames 1-0, Kimberly Hein 0-1, Heather Bauby 0-2, Amanda Gyllstrom 0-1
Rensselaer Goal:
Andrea Hamill - 1 save, shutout
Regina Primm - 1 save, shutout
Statistics:
Shots - Clarkson 4, Rensselaer 24
Cornerkicks - Clarkson 2, Rensselaer 6
Fouls - n/a
Cards - none
September 25, 2001
CLARKSON SUFFERS OT LOSS at PLATTSBURGH
The Clarkson University Women's Soccer team suffered its second straight 1-0 loss when it fell in double overtime at Plattsburgh State late Tuesday afternoon. The Cardinals gained the victory scoring the game's lone goal in the 108th minute of play. Junior Shaina Bellis (Spencerport, NY) made 10 saves in the Golden Knights' goal as Plattsburgh (4-4-1) outshot the Green and Gold 15-7.
Clarkson (4-3-2), which has scored just once in the last five games, will look to break out of a five-game winless stretch (0-3-2) when it returns to Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) action with weekend games at Rensselaer and Vassar.
|
1 |
2 |
1ot |
2ot |
Final |
|
Clarkson Golden Knights (4-3-2) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Plattsburgh Cardinals (4-4-1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
|
|
|
|
| Time: |
Team: |
Goal: |
Goal (Assist): |
| 107:46 |
Plattsburgh |
1 |
Puckett (Bettencourt) |
Clarkson Scoring:
None
Clarkson Goal:
Shaina Bellis - 107:46, 10 saves, 1 goal allowed
Plattsburgh Scoring:
Leah Puckett 1-0, Lisa Bettencourt 0-1
Plattsburgh Goal:
Corie Gaidusek - 107:46, 4 saves, shutout
Statistics:
Shots - Clarkson 7, Plattsburgh 15
Cornerkicks - Clarkson 3, Plattsburgh 6
Fouls - Clarkson 8, Plattsburgh 14
Cards - Plattsburgh - Puckett, Amato
September 22, 2001
CLARKSON FALLS TO RIT
The Clarkson University Women's Soccer team fell to Rochester Institute of Technology 1-0 Saturday afternoon at Hantz Field.
The game's only goal came at the 56:46, when Jackie Matejcik took a feed from teammate April Mule and put it in the back of the net. Clarkson made a late surge, but came up short when sophomore Melanie Kuechle's (Williamsville, NY) header went wide of the net with under two minutes to play.
Goaltender Shaina Bellis (Spencerport, NY) made 11 saves and allowed the lone goal. The Golden Knights are back in action on Tuesday at Plattsburgh at 4:00 p.m.
|
1 |
2 |
Final |
|
RIT Tigers (4-3-0) |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Clarkson Golden Knights (4-2-2) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
|
|
| Time: |
Team: |
Goal: |
Goal (Assist): |
| 56:46 |
RIT |
1 |
Matejcik-2 (Mule-1) |
RIT Scoring:
Jackie Matejcik 1-0, April Mule 0-1
RIT Goal:
Carrie Yehle - 90:00, 5 saves, shutout
Clarkson Scoring:
None
Clarkson Goal:
Shaina Bellis - 90:00, 11 saves, 1 goal allowed
Statistics:
Shots - RIT 15, Clarkson 8
Fouls - RIT 10, Clarkson 4
Cornerkicks - RIT 7, Clarkson 3
Cards - None
September 16, 2001
CLARKSON BATTLES TO TIE WITH SKIDMORE
Junior Shaina Bellis (Spencerport, NY) made 13 saves and picked up her fourth shutout of the season as the Clarkson University Women's Soccer team battled Skidmore to a 0-0 tie Sunday in Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association action at Hantz Field.
The Golden Knights had multiple opportunities to put Skidmore away, including a late breakaway by junior Lindsey Suitor (Youngstown, NY), but both teams had solid defensive outings. Clarkson picked up its first tie ever against Skidmore, as the first win ever against the Thoroughbreds eludes the Golden Knights.
Clarkson will host Rochester Institute of Technology on Saturday, September 22nd, at 4:00 pm at Hantz Field.
|
1 |
2 |
OT1 |
OT2 |
Final |
|
Skidmore Thoroughbreds(2-1-1,
0-1-1 UCAA) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Clarkson Golden Knights (4-1-2,
0-1-1 UCAA) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
|
|
| Time: |
Team: |
Goal: |
Goal (Assist): |
No Scoring
Skidmore Scoring:
None
Skidmore Goal:
Vicki Grilli - 120:00, 14 saves, shutout
Clarkson Scoring:
None
Clarkson Goal:
Shaina Bellis - 120:00, 13 saves, shutout (4)
Statistics:
Shots - Skidmore 18, Clarkson 21
Fouls - Skidmore 12, Clarkson 10
Cornerkicks - Skidmore 7, Clarkson 5
Cards - Skidmore 1, Clarkson 0
September 15, 2001
KNIGHTS SUFFER FIRST LOSS OF SEASON TO UNION
The Clarkson University Women's Soccer team lost its first game of the season, as the Union Dutchwomen scored a barrage of goals to defeat the Golden Knights 7-1 Saturday at Hantz Field in an Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association opening game for both teams.
Union scored its first goal of the game early in the first half, when the ball took an unexpected bounce off a Clarkson defender to a waiting Tara Ilsley. The Dutchwomen continued to roll when they picked up their second goal at 12:27 when Ilsley fed teammate Brittany Cressman for the header.
At 21:41 the Dutchwomen picked up their third goal as Cressman picked up her second goal of the game. Union finished out the first half at 24:34 when Kathryn Ryan put in an unassisted shot from the top of the box. Union continued its scoring when just 1:18 into the second half Stephanie Mole put an uncontrolled rebound into the net.
Clarkson broke onto the score sheet at 68:52 when freshman sensation Linda Fernandez (Kennebunkport, ME) scored her team-leading third goal of the season off a pass from junior Lindsey Suitor (Youngstown, NY).
The Dutchwomen wasted little time when they picked up their sixth goal of the game just 47 seconds later, as Margaret Kostro put an unassisted effort into the net. Union finished the day in scoring at 81:09 when Katie Cupertino was able to score with help from teammate Kerry Golcher.
Junior Shaina Bellis (Spencerport, NY) started in net for the Golden Knights, and allowed 5 goals on the afternoon. Junior Nicole Berney (Castleton, NY) came in to start the second half and allowed one goal, but left with an injury. Freshman Amber Sweredoski (Constableville, NY) finished off the game for Clarkson with one goal allowed. Carolyn Stead only allowed one goal for Union.
Tomorrow Clarkson will face UCAA foe Skidmore at 1:00 pm at Hantz Field.
| |
1 |
2 |
Final |
| Union Dutchwomen (2-1-0, 1-0-0 UCAA) |
4 |
3 |
7 |
| Clarkson Golden Knights (4-1-1, 0-1-1 UCAA) |
0 |
1 |
1 |
|
|
|
|
| Time: |
Team: |
Goal: |
Goal (Assist): |
| 4:03 |
Union |
1 |
Ilsley-1 |
| 12:27 |
Union |
2 |
Cressman-1 (Ilsley-1) |
| 21:41 |
Union |
3 |
Cressman-2 (Price-1) |
| 24:34 |
Union |
4 |
Ryan-1 |
| 46:18 |
Union |
5 |
Mole-2 |
| 68:52 |
Clarkson |
1 |
Fernandez-3 (Suitor-1) |
| 69:39 |
Union |
6 |
Kostro-1 |
| 81:09 |
Union |
7 |
Cupertino-1 (Golcher-1) |
Union Scoring:
Brittany Cressman 2-0, Tara Ilsley 1-1, Kathryn Ryan 1-0, Stephanie Mole 1-0, Margaret Kostro 1-0, Katie Cupertino 1-0, Carrie Price 0-1, Kerry Golcher 0-1
Union Goal:
Carolyn Stead - 90:00, 3 saves, 1 goal allowed
Clarkson Scoring:
Linda Fernandez 1-0, Lindsey Suitor 0-1
Clarkson Goal:
Shaian Bellis - 64:24, 14 saves, 5 goals allowed
Nicole Berney - 5:59, 1 goal allowed
Amber Sweredoski - 19:37, 3 saves, 1 goal allowed
Statistics:
Shots - Union 27, Clarkson 5
Fouls - Union 12, Clarkson 5
Cornerkicks - Union 2, Clarkson 0
Cards - None
September 11, 2001
BELLIS and FERNANDEZ EARN UCAA WEEKLY HONORS
Two Clarkson University Women Soccer players garnered Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) All-Star honors for their play last week. Junior goaltender Shaina Bellis (Spencerport, NY) and freshman striker Linda Fernandez (Kennebunkport, ME) were named Goaltender and Player of the Week respectively in the UCAA.
Bellis posted back-to-back career-high save efforts for the Golden Knights' this past weekend. In Friday's 2-1 overtime triumph at Keuka College, Bellis recorded 16 stops and then followed with a 23-save effort in Clarkson's 0-0 double overtime tie at St. John Fisher on Saturday. Bellis currently holds a .970 save percentage and a 0.37 goals against average and has recorded three shutouts through the first five games of the season.
Clarkson's leading scorer, Fernandez leads the Green and Gold with seven points on two goals and three assists. She tallied the winning goal just 92 seconds into overtime in Friday's victory at Keuka.
Guided by first-year head coach Laurel Stewart Kane, the Knights are off to their fastest start ever at 4-0-1. Clarkson opens the UCAA campaign this weekend at Hantz Field hosting Skidmore on Friday at 4:00 p.m. and Union on Saturday at 2:00 p.m.
September 8, 2001
CLARKSON RUNS UNBEATEN STREAK TO FIVE GAMES WITH 0-0 TIE at ST. JOHN FISHER
Rochester, NY - Despite another strong effort, the Clarkson University Women's Soccer team saw its season-opening win streak come to an end with a 0-0 double overtime tie at St. John Fisher College on Saturday afternoon. The Golden Knights, who posted a 2-1 overtime victory at Keuka College on Friday to run their record to 4-0, played a hard-fought game against a fresh Cardinal squad in sweltering conditions on the artificial turf of Growney Stadium in Rochester.
Junior Shaina Bellis (Spencerport, NY) backed-up her 16-save outing on Friday against Keuka with a career-high 23 stops against St. John Fisher to record her third shutout through the first five games of the season. The Cardinals (1-0-1), who last played in a 2-1 win at Buffalo State on August 31, outshot the Green and Gold 30 to 14 and held a 4-2 advantage in corner kicks.
Guided by first-year head coach Laurel Stewart Kane, Clarkson will look to improve upon its 4-0-1 unbeaten streak as it opens Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) action next weekend when it hosts Skidmore and Union at Hantz Field.
|
1 |
2 |
1ot |
2ot |
Final |
| Clarkson Golden Knights (4-0-1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| St. John Fisher Cardinals (1-0-1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
|
|
| Time: |
Team: |
Goal: |
Goal (Assist): |
| no scoring |
Clarkson Scoring: none
Clarkson Goal: Shaina Bellis - 120 mins. 23 saves, shutout
St. John Fisher Scoring: none
St. John Fisher Goal: Cathryn DeCecco - 120 mins., 10 saves, shutout
Statistics:
Shots - Clarkson 14, St. John Fisher 30
Cornerkicks - Clarkson 2, St. John Fisher 4
Fouls - Clarkson 5, St. John Fisher 5
Cards - None
September 7, 2001
KNIGHTS COME-FROM-BEHIND FOR FOURTH STRAIGHT VICTORY
Keuka Park, NY - The Clarkson University Women's Soccer team continued its fastest start ever by improving its record to 4-0 with a 2-1 overtime victory at Keuka College on Friday afternoon. With the victory, the Golden Knights have already surpassed last year's win total.
Freshman striker Linda Fernandez (Kennebunkport, ME) scored the game winner just 1:32 into overtime to cap the Golden Knights' comeback. Clarkson's leading scorer with seven points, Fernandez picked up a pass from junior Lindsey Suitor (Youngstown, NY) in the box and scored on a low shot for her second goal of the season. For the first time this season, the Knights had to battle from behind when Keuka's Heidi Rogers scored at 25:45, snapping junior goaltender Shaina Bellis' (Spencerport, NY) shutout streak at 237:33. Suitor set-up the Green and Gold's first goal sending a crossing pass to sophomore Melanie Kuechle (Williamsville, NY), who touched in her second goal of the year at the 75 minute mark to tie the game.
The Storm (1-3) outshot Clarkson 20-11. Bellis finished with a career-high 16 saves. Keuka held a 4-to-1 advantage in corner kicks. Missy Burngasser posted six saves for the Storm.
Clarkson, guided by first-year head coach Laurel Stewart Kane, will look to continue its winning ways when it plays at St. John Fisher in Rochester at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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1 |
2 |
ot |
Final |
| Clarkson Golden Knights (4-0-0) |
0 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
| Keuka Storm (1-3) |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
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| Time: |
Team: |
Goal: |
Goal (Assist): |
| 25:45 |
Keuka |
1 |
Rogers (Hart) |
| 75:00 |
Clarkson |
1 |
Kuechle-2 (Suitor-1) |
| 91:32 |
Clarkson |
2 |
Fernandez-2 (Suitor-2) |
Clarkson Scoring: Melanie Kuechle 1-0, Linda Fernandez 1-0,
Lindsey Suitor 0-2
Clarkson Goal: Shaina Bellis - 91:32 mins. 16 saves, 1 goals allowed
Keuka Scoring:
Heidi Rogers 1-0, Laura Hart 0-1
Keuka Goal:
Missy Burngasser - 91:32, 6 saves, 2 goals allowed
Statistics:
Shots - Clarkson 11, Keuka 20
Cornerkicks - Clarkson 1, Keuka 4
Fouls - Clarkson 1, Keuka 6
Cards - None
September 4, 2001
KNIGHTS ROLL to WIN OVER POTSDAM for 3-0 START to the SEASON
Potsdam, NY - The Clarkson University Women's Soccer team rolled to its third straight win as the Golden Knights defeated crosstown foe Potsdam 2-0 Tuesday afternoon at Hantz Field giving the Green and Gold their best start ever to open a season.
Both goals for Clarkson came in the first half of play. Freshman Linda Fernandez (Kennebunkport, ME) picked up her second assist of the season when she fed the ball to an unobstructed Melanie Kuechle (Williamsville, NY). It was the sophomore Kuechle's fourth career goal, all of which have come at the hands of Potsdam. The second goal of the game saw Fernandez pick up her second assist of the game and third of the season when she recovered a cornerkick and passed it to junior Laura Tilley (Coram, NY). Tilley's goal was her second of the season. Fernandez currently leads the team in points with five (1-3).
Junior Shaina Bellis (Spencerport, NY) made four saves for the Golden Knights, and posted her second straight shutout of the season and third career shutout. Clarkson is currently on its longest win streak since 1999 (6). Clarkson, guided by first-year head coach Laurel Stewart Kane, will travel to face Keuka at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 7th.
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2 |
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| Potsdam Bears (0-1-0) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Clarkson Golden Knights (3-0-0) |
2 |
0 |
2 |
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| Time: |
Team: |
Goal: |
Goal (Assist): |
| 30:34 |
Clarkson |
1 |
Kuechle-1 (Fernandez-2) |
| 35:36 |
Clarkson |
1 |
Tilley-2 (Fernandez-3) |
Potsdam Scoring:
none
Potsdam Goal:
Stephanie Healey - 90:00, 12 saves, 2 goals allowed
Clarkson Scoring: Melanie Kuechle 1-0, Laura Tilley 1-0,
Linda Fernandez 0-2
Clarkson Goal: Shaina Bellis - 90 mins. 4 saves, shutout
Statistics:
Shots - Potsdam 8, Clarkson 24
Cornerkicks - Potsdam 0, Clarkson 5
Fouls - Potsdam 4, Clarkson 4
Cards - None
September 1, 2001
KNIGHTS WIN SECOND STRAIGHT WITH SHUTOUT of NORWICH
Potsdam, NY - Junior Sarah Kenney's (North Conway, NH) goal at 45:39 was all the offense the Clarkson University Women's Soccer team would need as the Golden Knights shutout visiting Norwich on Saturday afternoon at Hantz Field. Clarkson opened the 2001 campaign on Friday with a 3-1 victory over visiting Russell Sage.
The match against Norwich saw offensive surges for both teams in the first half, but neither could get on the score sheet. However just 21 seconds into the second frame freshman Linda Fernandez (Kennebunkport, ME) took a shot that deflected off a Norwich defender, and Kenney was able to take the rebound and put it in the net. Junior Shaina Bellis (Spencerport, NY) made 14 saves for the Golden Knights, and posted her second career shutout. Defense was the strong point for Clarkson, as senior captain Christine Dircks (Sudbury, MA) and freshman Sarah Francis (Seneca Falls, NY) put in solid efforts to stop the Cadets.
Clarkson will look to improve upon its 2-0 record when it hosts crosstown foe Potsdam State at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4th.
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2 |
Final |
| Norwich Cadets (1-1-0) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Clarkson Golden Knights (2-0-0) |
0 |
1 |
1 |
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| Time: |
Team: |
Goal: |
Goal (Assist): |
| 45:39 |
Clarkson |
1 |
Kenney-1 (Fernandez) |
Norwich Scoring:
none
Norwich Goal:
Amanda Giacalone - 45:00, 9 saves, 0 goals
Anna Gleisberg - 45:00, 8 saves, 1 goal allowed
Clarkson Scoring: Sarah Kenney 0-1, Linda Fernandez 1-0
Clarkson Goal: Shaina Bellis - 90 mins. 14 saves, shutout
Statistics:
Shots - Norwich 14, Clarkson 23
Cornerkicks - Norwich 3, Clarkson 3
Fouls - Norwich 5, Clarkson 8
Cards - None
August 31, 2001
KNIGHTS SNAP STREAK WITH WIN
Potsdam, NY - The Clarkson University Women's Soccer team picked up its first season-opening win in ten years as the Golden Knights defeated Russell Sage 3-1 in a non-league game Friday afternoon at Hantz Field in first-year coach Laurel Stewart Kane's debut at Clarkson.
A first half offensive surge by Russell Sage was halted when junior Laura Tilley (Coram, NY) broke onto the score sheet at 30:39 . Sophmore Kelly Martin (Wantage, NJ) sent a cornerkick to Tilley for the first goal. Clarkson wasted little time in picking up its second goal, when a shot by freshman Jennifer Urquhart (Portland, ME) deflected off a Gators defender and into the net at 32:35. Russell Sage ended shutout hopes at 58:12 when Kristen Mirocki (Troy, NY) put a shot into the net off a free kick deflection .
The Golden Knights picked up their third goal of the game when Sarah Kenney (North Conway, NH) passed to a driving Linda Fernandez (Kennebunkport, ME) to seal the victory at 66:22.
Shaina Bellis (Spencerport, NY) made eight saves in the match and allowed one goal for Clarkson, while Jennifer Kelly (East Sandwich, MA) stopped 17 shots and allowed three goals.
Clarkson improves to 11-1-1 all-time against Russell Sage, and its next game is Saturday, September 1st at home against Norwich at 4:00 p.m.
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1 |
2 |
Final |
| Russell Sage Gators (0-1-0) |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Clarkson Golden Knights (1-0-0) |
2 |
1 |
3 |
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| Time: |
Team: |
Goal: |
Goal (Assist): |
| 30:39 |
Clarkson |
1 |
Tilley-1 (Martin) |
| 32:35 |
Clarkson |
2 |
Urquhart-1 |
| 58:12 |
Russell Sage |
1 |
Mirocki-1 (Menetti) |
| 66:22 |
Clarkson |
3 |
Fernandez-1 (Kenney) |
Russell Sage Scoring:
Kristen Mirocki 1-0, Melissa Menetti 0-1.
Russell Sage Goal:
Jennifer Kelly - 24 shots, 17 saves, 3 goals allowed.
Clarkson Scoring: Laura Tilley 1-0, Jennifer Urquhart 1-0, Linda Fernandez 1-0, Kelly Martin 0-1, Sarah Kenny 0-1.
Clarkson Goal: Shaina Bellis - 8 saves, 1 goal allowed.
Statistics:
Shots - Russell Sage 12, Clarkson 24
Cornerkicks - Russell Sage 2, Clarkson 4
Fouls - Russell Sage 4, Clarkson 6
Cards - None
August 24, 2001
KNIGHTS GET READY for 2001 CAMPAIGN UNDER NEW HEAD COACH LAUREL STEWART KANE Though the Clarkson University Women's Soccer team finished with a 3-15 overall record, which included tough competition in the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA), the Golden Knights' youth could turn many of those losses into wins this season with additional experience. The Clarkson program will also receive a boost from first-year head coach Laurel Stewart Kane, who has extensive coaching experience.
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December 15, 2000
CLARKSON NAMES LAUREL STEWART NEW WOMEN'S SOCCER/LACROSSE COACH
Clarkson University has selected Laurel Stewart as the new head coach for the women's lacrosse and soccer programs for the upcoming year. Stewart just completed a successful season as the head women's soccer coach at Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana. She also served as the assistant coach at the college from 1996-1999 and has served as head women's soccer coach in the Olympic Development Program, selecting and training a team of elite soccer players in Indiana to compete at the regional level.
"Laurel is very knowledgeable about the games of soccer and lacrosse and I am certain she will lead Clarkson's programs in the right direction," said Clarkson Athletic Chairman Geoff Brown. "I am very pleased to have Laurel joining our staff and providing critical leadership for our athletic teams."
Stewart, who attained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Earlham in 1996 and completed a Master of Science at the Brockport State this past summer, played both soccer and lacrosse at Earlham College in the mid-1990's. She was a four-time all-conference player and three-time captain for the soccer team and was a captain her senior year for the lacrosse team.
Stewart was also selected by the YWCA as the Women in Sports Volunteer of the Year in Richmond, IN. Stewart will begin work with the Golden Knights' women's lacrosse team this spring.
2000 CLARKSON SEASON ReCAP
Appointed just one month before the start of the season, first-year head coach Kelly Norman was barely familiar with the Clarkson University Women’s Soccer team, but the Knights accomplishments under Norman were numerous when considering the situation in which the team was placed.
Though the Golden Knights finished with a 3-15 overall record, which included tough competition in the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA), Clarkson’s youth could turn many of those losses into wins next season with additional experience. With just two seniors on the roster, the Golden Knights lost four games in overtime and dropped two other close games late in the second half.
Clarkson started the season with a 2-1 overtime loss to Norwich but rebounded with a 3-0 win versus cross-town rival Potsdam State. In that game, freshman Melanie Kuechle (Williamsville, NY) became just the second Clarkson freshman to score three goals in a game. Kuechle was named UCAA Rookie of the Week on September 11th for her dominating performance. Also winning the UCAA Goalkeeper of the Week was sophomore Shaina Bellis (Spencerport, NY). Bellis started six games during the season, but won two games for the Knights and recorded her first career shutout.
After recording a win at Potsdam, the Knights also picked up victories at Hantz Field against St. John Fisher and Cazenovia. The Knights defeated Fisher 2-1 in overtime on September 9th and buried Cazenovia 6-0 on October 10th, the highest goal output of the season for Clarkson.
Clarkson’s youth this fall could serve them well in future seasons as the Knights’ top 11 scorers this season were all underclassmen. Along with Kuechle, freshman Kelly Martin (Wantage, NJ) led the team with three goals and seven points. Sophomores Sarah Kenney (North Conway, NH) and Ashley Mosher (Harrisville, NY) each added two goals and five points while junior tri-captain Christine Dircks (Sudbury, MA) added a goal and three assists for five points. Also contributing to the Knights’ offense were sophomores Laura Tilley (Coram, NY), Kira Wilson (Fulton, NY), and Andrea Barberi (Rochester, NY) as well as freshmen Sarah Grimaldi (LeRoy, NY) and Deanna St. Onge (Greene, ME).
Contributing on defense along with Dircks were senior tri-captain Danielle Zimmer (Kenmore, NY), sophomores Lindsey Suitor (Youngstown, NY) and Amanda Cave (Ontario, NY) as well as freshmen Lindsey Perkins (Lisbon, NY) and Amy Castranova (Webster, NY). Sharing goaltending duties with Bellis was senior Jen Bashant (Tupper Lake) who added another shutout to her Clarkson career-record of 14.5. Bashant started 12 games and recorded 144 saves placing her second all-time at Clarkson. She also tied the Clarkson record for most career wins as goalkeeper, winning her 18th career game against Cazenovia.
