November 11, 2002
2002 SEASON WRAP UP
Though the Clarkson University Women's Soccer team, guided by 2nd-year coach Laurel Stewart-Kane, ended the season with a 4-13-1 overall record and a three-game losing streak, the Golden Knights final six games saw them turn a corner, which may lead them to the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) playoffs next season. Starting in a 3-0 loss against Rensselaer, the Golden Knights began to assert themselves offensively and defensively. This newly discovered assertiveness helped the Golden Knights win their first UCAA contest since 1998 when they defeated Vassar 2-1 in overtime at Hantz Field in Potsdam. The Golden Knights followed up that victory with a 7-1 win over Cazenovia. The Knights closed the season with losses at Ithaca, Union and Skidmore, but their final three opponents understand that Clarkson is not far away from participating in post-season tournaments.
The Golden Knights enjoyed a balanced offensive attack that included all four classes. Sophomore Linda Fernandez (Kennebunkport, NY) led the Golden Knights with six goals and 15 points, placing her among the leading scorers in Clarkson's history after just two seasons. Freshman Kim Otto (Canandaigua, NY) also seems likely to join the Clarkson elite after scoring six goals and two assists, totaling 14 points, in her first collegiate season. While Fernandez and Otto were the Knights' leading scorers, several seniors made an impact as well. Sarah Kenney (North Conway, NH) scored four goals and two assists, Laura Tilley (Coram, NY) scored three goals and an assist and Andrea Barberi (Rochester, NY) added two goals and an assist. Sophomore Jennifer Urquhart (Portland, ME) scored a goal and added four assists while freshman Kristin Lorence (South New Berlin, NY) and junior Sara Grimaldi (LeRoy, NY) each scored one goal for the Knights.
Many players enjoyed significant playing time for Clarkson besides those whose names' appear on the stat sheet. Senior Lindsay Suitor (Youngstown, NY) and junior Melanie Kuechle (Williamsville, NY) each saw significant playing time in the midfield along with sophomore Sarah Francis (Seneca Falls, NY), while freshman Jessica Boyd (Knoxville, TN) saw action in a handful of games, earning valuable experience.
The Clarkson defense grew stronger as the year went on thanks in part to several newcomers. Kelly Martin (Wantage, NJ), a three-year starter, was called upon to lead the backs this fall and emerged as a defensive stalwart in her junior campaign. Senior Lindsay Perkins (Lisbon, NY) and sophomores Trisha King (Xenia, OH), and Megan Sanderson (Seneca Falls, NY) provided leadership and excellent play in the back, while freshman Brynn Matkoski (Plattsburgh, NY) started 15 games and classmate Samantha Trudeau (Schenectady, NY) earned an assist in her time on the field.
The Golden Knights' goaltenders were busy during the season, as three netminders combined to make 182 saves in 18 games. Senior Shaina Bellis (Spencerport, NY) played more than half of the minutes for the Golden Knights, winning two decisions and making 93 saves. Freshman Lauren Arredondo (Warwick, NY) came on late in the season to win two games while making 65 saves for a goals against average of 2.08. Sophomore Amber Sweredoski (Constableville, NY) also played 200 minutes in net, gaining experience at the collegiate level.
October 26, 2002
GOLDEN KNIGHTS DROPPED BY SKIDMORE 1-0
Morgan Cadwell scored on a break-away with just 2:05 to play in the second half as the Clarkson University Women's Soccer team fell to Skidmore College 1-0 in an Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) game Saturday afternoon at Saratoga Springs.
Lauren Arredondo (Warwick, NY) made 14 saves for the Golden Knights. Clarkson finished the season with a 4-13-1 record overall and a 1-6-0 mark in the UCAA.
October 25, 2002
CLARKSON FALLS TO UNION 3-0
Freshman Erika Eisenhut scored a pair of first-half goals to lead Union to a 3-0 victory over the Clarkson University Women's Soccer team in an Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) game Friday night on Frank Bailey Field.
Lauren Arredondo (Warwick, NY) made 13 saves for the Golden Knights, who fell to 4-12-1 overall and 1-5 in the UCAA.
Eisenhut opened the scoring with 33:33 on the clock in the first half when junior Lindsay Kroell lofted a pass over the Golden Knights' defense to the streaking Eisenhut, who beat Arrendondo with a shot to the lower left hand corner of the goal. Eisenhut scored her sixth goal of the campaign with 16:10 left in the first half when she took a pass down the middle from sophomore Brittany Cressman and outraced Clarkson's defense. Abbie West scored her third goal of the season for Union with 11:02 showing in the second half.
The Golden Knights conclude the regular season Saturday afternoon at
Skidmore.
October 20, 2002
KNIGHTS TWO-GAME WIN STREAK SNAPPED BY ITHACA
Senior Sarah Kenney (North Conway, NH) scored her fourth goal of the season as the Clarkson University Women's Soccer team continued to play well, but fell to high-powered Ithaca 2-1 in a non-league game Sunday afternoon.
Junior Kelly Martin (Wantage, NJ) recorded her first point of the season, assisting on Kenney's goal, which came in the 41st minute of play to tie the score at 1-1. The Bombers' Becca Berry scored her 13th goal of the season in the 55th minute to lead Ithaca to the win.
Lauren Arredondo (Warwick, NY) made 16 saves in the loss to the Bombers, dropping her record in net for the Knights to 2-1-0 this season.
Clarkson finishes up the regular season with two road games next weekend against Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) foes Union and Skidmore.
October 15, 2002
FERNANDEZ TIES SCHOOL OFFENSIVE RECORDS IN 7-1 WIN OVER CAZENOVIA
Sophomore Linda Fernandez (Kennebunkport, ME) tied two school records in the Clarkson University Women's Soccer team's 7-1 win over Cazenovia Tuesday afternoon. Fernandez became the fifth player in school history to score three goals in a game and just the second to tally seven total points in a single contest.
Fernandez became the first Golden Knights' player since junior Melanie Kuechle (Williamsville, NY) to score three goals in a game. Kuechle accomplished the feat against Potsdam State in September 2000. Kim Bouchard '98 is the only other Clarkson women's soccer player to tally seven points in a game, accomplishing the total against Wells in September 1994.
Laura Tilley (Coram, NY) scored two goals, Kim Otto (Canandaigua, NY) scored her sixth goal of the season, and Kristin Lorence (South Berlin, NY) scored her first goal of the season for the Golden Knights. Clarkson's seven goals are the most scored in a game by the Golden Knights since defeating Cazenovia 12-0 in the final game of the 1998 season.
Clarkson returns to action at Ithaca at 2 pm this Sunday in a non-league matchup.
October 12, 2002
FERNANDEZ'S OT GOAL UPENDS VASSAR
Linda Fernandez (Kennebunkport, ME) scored her third goal of the season at the most opportune time, punching in a direct kick in the 104th minute to help the Clarkson University Women's Soccer team beat Vassar 2-1 in an Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) league game Saturday afternoon at Clarkson's Hantz Field.
The win improves Clarkson's record to 3-10-1 overall and 1-4 in the UCAA, marking the Golden Knights' first victory in conference play since defeating Hamilton 1-0 in 1999.
Sophomore Jennifer Urquhart (Portland, ME) took a direct kick from about 30 yards out, crossing the ball deep into the 18-yard box where Fernandez was able to one-time the ball into the opposite corner of the net at the 103:02 mark in the second overtime.
The Golden Knights and Vassar played to a 0-0 tie in the first half before the Brewers, who fell to 3-7-1 overall and 0-4-0 in the UCAA, scored in the 61st minute. Margaret Daniel scored her second goal of the season when she popped a shot over the head of Clarkson goaltender Lauren Arredondo (Warwick, NY). Shannon Carroll was awarded the assist for Vassar.
Clarkson scored in the 78th minute when Jennifer Urquhart slid a shot past Vassar netminder Heather Jaffe on a break away. Freshman Kim Otto (Canandaigua, NY) recorded her second assist on the season on Urquhart's goal.
Arredondo finished with 10 saves for the Golden Knights. Clarkson next visits Cazenovia on Tuesday afternoon.
October 11, 2002
GOLDEN KNIGHTS FALL TO UNBEATEN RPI
Despite playing a nearly flawless first half, the Clarkson University Women's Soccer team finished its game with Rensselaer the way all of the Red Hawks' other opponents have this season: on the losing end. Rensselaer survived a tumultuous first half against the Golden Knights and then scored three second-half goals to win a 3-0 Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) league game at Clarkson's Hantz Field.
The Golden Knights enjoyed several scoring chances in the first half, but were unable to come through with any goals. The Red Hawks faired the same until the second half with a goal from Laura Feeney and two more goals from Susan Gonyea.
Lauren Arredondo (Warwick, NY) stopped four shots in the first half for the Golden Knights, who fell to 2-10-1 overall and 0-4-0 in the UCAA, while Amber Sweredoski (Constableville, NY) made five saves in the second half for Clarkson.
The Golden Knights play their final home contest of the season Saturday afternoon in a UCAA game against Vassar College at 2 pm.
October 8, 2002
OTTO SCORES FIFTH, BUT KNIGHTS FALL TO LAKERS
Kim Otto (Canandaigua, NY) scored her team-leading fifth goal late in the second half, but the Clarkson University Women's Soccer team fell to Oswego State 3-1 in a non-league game Tuesday night at Fulton, NY.
Laura Feeley, Gina Vono, and Kathryn Stead each scored goals for the Lakers. Shaina Bellis (Spencerport, NY) and Lauren Arredondo (Warwick, NY) combined to make two saves for the Golden Knights, who fell to 2-9-1 on the season.
Clarkson returns to Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) action this weekend against Rensselaer and Vassar at Clarkson's Hantz Field.
October 5, 2002
SLU BEATS CLARKSON FOR FIFTH STRAIGHT TIME
Nicole Lopez scored twice and Heather Brewer scored a goal and assisted on another as St. Lawrence defeated the Clarkson University Women's Soccer team 5-0 in an Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) game Saturday afternoon at Clarkson's Hantz Field.
Meredith Eisenhut and Hadley Quish each added goals for the Saints, who improved to 6-3 on the season. Shaina Bellis (Spencerport, NY) stopped eight shots in 80 minutes for the Golden Knights, who dropped to 2-8-1 overall and 0-3-0 in the UCAA. St. Lawrence outshot Clarkson 19-7 and owned a 12-1 advantage in cornerkicks.
Clarkson returns to action with a non-league game at Oswego on Tuesday afternoon.
September 28, 2002
WILLIAM SMITH DOWNS CLARKSON, 4-0
Arin Belden scored two goals on headed cornerkicks in the first half as William Smith overcame the Clarkson University Women Soccer team's defensive resistance, defeating the Golden Knights 4-0 in an Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) game Saturday afternoon at Clarkson's Hantz Field.
The Herons, who improved to 6-1-2 overall and 2-0-0 in the UCAA, owned advantages in all facets of the game, including a 24-2 shot advantage and a 12-0 advantage in cornerkicks.
Steph Gridley scored her fifth goal of the year early in the second half, scoring on a rebound off a cornerkick. Maria Paoff scored her fourth goal of the season on a deflection inside the goalie box in the 82nd minute to round out the scoring.
Shaina Bellis (Spencerport, NY) and Lauren Arredendo (Warwick, NY) combined to make 13 saves for Clarkson, which fell to 2-7-1 overall and 0-2-0 in the UCAA.
September 27, 2002
HAMILTON SOAKS GOLDEN KNIGHTS
Playing through a constant downpour, Hamilton scored four second-half goals to defeat the Clarkson University Women's Soccer team 5-0 in an Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) game Friday afternoon at Clarkson's Hantz Field.
The two teams struggled to get their bearings in the first half, but Hamilton came through with a goal at the 31:37 mark when Mara Dropkin-Frank scored on her own rebound. The Continentals (2-1-1) scored four more times in the second half. Dropkin-Frank added her second goal of the game, and third of the year, in the 55th minute. Paula Dady scored two goals, one at the 74th minute and one in the 80th minute. Jessica Beeson added Hamilton's fifth goal with just 1:10 remaining in the second half.
Hamilton outshot Clarkson 22-5, including 15-2 in the second half, and owned a 10-3 advantage in cornerkicks.
The Golden Knights return to UCAA play with a game against William Smith at 2 pm Saturday afternoon at Hantz Field.
September 24, 2002
PLATTSBURGH RUNS BY CLARKSON 6-1
Potsdam, NY - The Clarkson University Women's Soccer team came up against a very quick and talented Plattsburgh State squad on Tuesday and suffered a 6-1 setback at Hantz Field. The Golden Knights trailed 4-0 before freshman Kim Otto (Canandaigua, NY) tallied her team-high fourth goal of the season in the 66th minute.
The Cardinals, who improved their record to 6-1, took a 3-0 lead in the first half on the strength of a pair of goals by Natalie Reed and a single tally by junior Kerry Niessing. Plattsburgh went on top 4-0 just 49 seconds into the second half on Kim McGrath's first goal of the season. Lisa Prian and Tonia D'Agostino scored late in the contest to help the Cardinals to their second straight victory.
Senior Shaina Bellis (Spencerport, NY) and sophomore Amber Sweredoski (Constableville, NY) combined for 10 saves in the Clarkson goal.
The Golden Knights (2-5-1) will look to snap out of a three-game losing skid, when they host Hamilton in their Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) opener on Friday in a 4:00 p.m. game at Hantz.
September 21, 2002
CLARKSON UPENDED BY ELMIRA
After allowing only three goals in the previous three games, the Clarkson University Women's Soccer team allowed the Elmira Soaring Eagles four goals in a 75 minute span and fell 4-1 Saturday afternoon at Elmira.
Jennifer Tuttle scored three times for the Soaring Eagles, who improved to 5-2 on the season. Freshman Kim Otto scored the lone goal for the Golden Knights, tallying the score in the 77th minute.
Shaina Bellis made five saves for the Golden Knights in 72 minutes before being lifted for sophomore Amber Sweredoski. Sweredoski made two saves in the final 18 minutes. With the loss, Clarkson fell to 2-4-1 on the season.
The Golden Knights return to action at 4 pm Tuesday, September 24th against Plattsburgh State at Clarkson's Hantz Field.
September 20, 2002
KNIGHTS UNBEATEN STREAK SNAPPED BY RIT
Sophomore Linda Fernandez scored a goal in the final five minutes to close the gap, but the Clarkson University Women's Soccer team dropped a 2-1 decision to RIT to end their three-game unbeaten streak Friday afternoon at Rochester.
Senior goaltender Shaina Bellis made 11 saves and held the Tigers scoreless in the first 56 minutes for the Golden Knights. The Tigers finally scored in the 57th minute and followed up with another goal in the 86th minute to take a 2-0 lead before Fernandez's third goal of the season. Sophomore Jennifer Urquhart assisted on Fernandez's goal.
The Golden Knights return to action at 3 pm Saturday afternoon against the Elmira Soaring Eagles.
September 18, 2002
CLARKSON NETMINDER BELLIS NAMED UCAA GOALIE OF WEEK
Senior goaltender Shaina Bellis was named the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) Goaltender of the Week for the week of September 8-14.
Thanks to Bellis’ fine play in goal, the Golden Knights improved to 2-2-1 on the year with two weekend victories, first beating St. John Fisher, 2-1, in overtime and then defeating cross-town rival Potsdam State, 3-0.
Bellis stopped 10 of 11 shots in the two weekend wins and has now posted 45 saves in five games. Clarkson has outscored their opponents 8-1 in the last 199 minutes of action.
Bellis was named as a UCAA Academic All-Star last fall and ranks among the all-time leaders in save percentage, shutouts and victories at Clarkson.
The Golden Knights return to action this weekend with games at RIT on Friday and at Elmira on Saturday.
September 14, 2002
CLARKSON WINS SECOND STRAIGHT
Senior Sarah Kenney (North Conway, NH) recorded one goal and two assists, while classmate Shaina Bellis (Spencerport, NY) posted five saves in the shutout as the Clarkson University Women's Soccer team ran its current unbeaten streak to three games (2-0-1) with a 3-0 victory at Potsdam State.
Kenney set-up the Golden Knights' first score with a long pass to senior Laura Tilley (Coram, NY), who knocked in her first goal of the season, off the far post, at 12:40. The two seniors connected again at 59:20 when Kenney scored her team-high third goal of the season, off an assist from Tilley for a 2-0 lead. Sophomore Linda Fernandez (Kennebunkport, ME) put the Green and Gold on top 3-0 at 69:40 with Kenney picking up her second assist.
Clarkson outshot the host Bears 19-9. Both teams had six corner kicks.
The Knights, who defeated St. John Fisher 2-1 in overtime on Friday, will look to improve upon their 2-2-1 record when they plat at RIT next Friday.
September 13, 2002
GOLDEN KNIGHTS PICK UP FIRST WIN OF SEASON
IN OVERTIME VERSUS ST. JOHN FISHER
Potsdam, NY - Linda Fernandez (Kennebunkport, ME) scored her first goal of the season at the most opportune time, tallying the Clarkson University Women Soccer team's second goal of the game just one minute into the second overtime as the Golden Knights defeated St. John Fisher 2-1 Friday afternoon at Clarkson's Hantz Field.
The Golden Knights (1-2-1) snapped a three-game winless streak with their first victory of the season. Fernandez's goal came on a mishandled ball by the St. John Fisher goalie. The ball scooted free and after a few seconds Fernandez was finally able to push the ball across the goal line for the game-winner. Lindsey Suitor (Youngstown, NY) was credited with the assist.
Freshman Kim Otto (Canandaigua, NY) scored the Knights' first goal at the 29:53 mark of the first half, assisted by Fernandez. Tracy Bojko scored the lone goal for the Cardinals (1-3) just six minutes into the first half.
Shaina Bellis (Spencerport, NY) made six saves for the Knights', shutting down St. John Fisher for the final 94 minutes of action.
The Golden Knights return to action at 1 p.m. Saturday afternoon at Potsdam State.
September 9, 2002
KNIGHTS THANK CANTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Clarkson University Women's Soccer team recently spent an afternoon in Canton washing rescue vehicles at the Canton Firehouse. The Golden Knights, along with head coach Laurel Stewart Kane and assistant coach Paul Stinson, washed four ambulances and two fire trucks in a goodwill gesture. The Canton Volunteer Fire Department donated seven firehoses and a gate valve to the Clarkson women's soccer team to help in the watering of practice fields. The Knights would like to give a special thanks to Matt Miller of the Canton Volunteer Fire Department.
September 7, 2002
CLARKSON BATTLES BACK FOR TIE WITH THREE GOALS IN FINAL SIX MINUTES
What looked like a third straight loss for the Clarkson University Women's Soccer team was turned into a scrappy tie for the Golden Knights as Clarkson came back from a three-goal deficit to tie Russell Sage 4-4 Saturday afternoon in Troy, NY.
Trailing 4-1 with just eight minutes remaining, the Knights (0-2-1) pulled to within one goal on a goal by senior Sarah Kenney (North Conway, NH). Classmate Andrea Barberi (Rochester, NY) followed up with her first goal of the season in the 87th minute and tied the game with just 1:32 remaining. The Knights and Gators then played two scoreless overtime periods for the final score of 4-4.
Freshman Kim Otto (Canandaigua, NY) scored the Golden Knights' first goal and added an assist on Kenney's goal. Shaina Bellis (Spencerport, NY) made 11 saves for Clarkson.
The Golden Knights return to action on Friday, September 13 at home against St. John Fisher.
September 1, 2002
KNIGHTS STRUGGLE AGAINST 12TH RANKED U of R
Sarah Kenney (North Conway, NH) scored the first goal of the season for the Clarkson Women's Soccer team, but unfortunately the Golden Knights were overmatched by the 12th-ranked University of Rochester, 8-1, in the second game of the Flower City Classic at Rochester.
Shaina Bellis (Spencerport, NY) made 15 saves for the Golden Knights (0-2) and Amber Sweredoski (Constableville, NY) made seven saves in relief as Clarkson was outshot 30-5. Kenney's goal came in the 21st minute of the first half on a free kick. Kelly Martin (Wantage, NJ) recorded an assist on the goal.
The Golden Knights return to action at 2 pm on Saturday, September 7 at Russell Sage.
August 31, 2002
CLARKSON SHUT DOWN BY RAPTORS
Early-season injuries were too much for the Clarkson Women's Soccer team to overcome in the season-opener as the Golden Knights fell to Rutgers-Camden 3-0 in the Flowers City Classic at the University of Rochester.
Although the Golden Knights struggled to mount much offense against Rutgers-Camden, Clarkson did limit the Raptors offense thanks to some timely defensive stops by goaltender Shaina Bellis (Spencerport, NY). Bellis made nine stops on 12 shots on goal to keep Clarkson close.
The Golden Knights return to action at 1 pm on Sunday, September 1 in the Flowers City Classic, facing off against the University of Rochester.
