2017 Women's Soccer News

Brooke Labrie & Alex Lemekha Named to NEWISA All-New England Team
Brooke Labrie & Alex Lemekha Named to NEWISA All-New England Team

December 14, 2017

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (December 14, 2017) – Senior forward Brooke Labrie (Granby, Mass.) and sophomore goalkeeper Alex Lemekha (Stamford, Conn.) of the Western New England University women’s soccer team have both earned All-New England honors from the New England Women’s Intercollegiate Soccer Association (NEWISA), the organization announced on Thursday.

Senior forward Brooke Labrie earned an invitation to the 2017 NEWISA Senior Bowl, which will be held on Saturday, December 2 at Merrimack College.
Brooke Labrie Selected to Compete in NEWISA Senior Bowl

November 25, 2017

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (November 25, 2017) – Senior forward Brooke Labrie (Granby, Mass.) of the Western New England University women’s soccer team has been selected to compete in the New England Women’s Intercollegiate Soccer Association (NEWISA) Senior Bowl, the organization announced last week. 

Marielle Caron Named to CoSIDA Academic All-District Women’s Soccer Team
Marielle Caron Named to CoSIDA Academic All-District Women’s Soccer Team

November 09, 2017

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (November 9, 2017) – Senior defender Marielle Caron (East Longmeadow, Mass.) of the Western New England University women’s soccer team has been named to the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District Team, it was announced on Thursday afternoon. 

Hawks Top Golden Bears in CCC Semifinals, 1-0
Hawks Top Golden Bears in CCC Semifinals, 1-0

November 01, 2017

BRISTOL, R.I. (November 1, 2017) – A goal early in the second half lifted the second-seeded Roger Williams University women’s soccer team to a 1-0 victory over third-seeded Western New England University in the semifinal round of the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Tournament on Wednesday night at Bayside Field. 

Senior Brooke Labrie scored her second goal of the season in Western New England's 2-0 victory over UNE in the CCC quarterfinals on Saturday.
Western New England Advances to CCC Semifinals with 2-0 Win over UNE

October 28, 2017

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 28, 2017) – The third-seeded Western New England University women’s soccer team earned a convincing 2-0 victory over sixth-seeded University of New England in the quarterfinal round of the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Tournament on Saturday afternoon at Suprenant Field. 

Kristin Hensinger ‘07 Named CCC Co-Coach of the Year
Kristin Hensinger ‘07 Named CCC Co-Coach of the Year

October 27, 2017

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 27, 2017) – Second year Head Coach Kristin Hensinger ’07 of the Western New England University women’s soccer team has been named the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Co-Coach of the Year, the league office announced on Friday along with its major award winners and All-Conference teams. 

(From Left) Danielle Dixon, Brooke Labrie, Alex Lemekha, Morgan Smith, Erin Grimes, & Marielle Caron earned All-CCC honors with Smith being named CCC Rookie of the Year.
Lemekha & Labrie Earn First Team All-CCC Honors; Smith Named CCC Rookie of the Year

October 27, 2017

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 27, 2017) – Six members of the Western New England University women’s soccer team were recognized when the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) announced its major award winners and All-Conference teams on Friday afternoon. 

Sophomore Jennifer Merritt scored her first career goal in Western New England's 1-0 loss at Gordon on Tuesday. (Photo by Bill Sharon/Spartan Sportshots)
Western New England Falls to Gordon in Regular Season Finale, 2-1

October 24, 2017

WENHAM, Mass. (October 24, 2017) – The Western New England University women’s soccer team fell to Gordon College, 2-1, in the regular season finale for both teams on Tuesday afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at the Quad. 

Alex Lemekha & Morgan Smith Earn Weekly CCC Awards
Alex Lemekha & Morgan Smith Earn Weekly CCC Awards

October 23, 2017

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 23, 2017) – Sophomore goalkeeper Alex Lemekha (Stamford, Conn.) and freshman forward Morgan Smith (Manchester, Conn.) of the Western New England University women's soccer team have both received weekly awards from the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC), the league office announced on Monday.

Sophomore Kaeli Serafino's first career goal was the difference in Western New England's 1-0 victory at Curry on Friday night.
Golden Bears Earn Fourth Straight Win With 1-0 Triumph at Curry

October 20, 2017

MILTON, Mass. (October 20, 2017) – The Western New England University women’s soccer team used a first half goal from sophomore Kaeli Serafino (Ludlow, Mass.) and a six-save shutout from sophomore goalkeeper Alex Lemekha (Stamford, Conn.) to earn a 1-0 victory over Curry College on Friday evening in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at Walter M. Katz Field. 

Freshman Morgan Smith (right) lifted the Golden Bears to a 2-1 win over Roger Williams with her go-ahead goal in the 89th minute on Tuesday.
Morgan Smith’s Late Goal Lifts Western New England to Key 2-1 CCC Victory Over Roger Williams

October 17, 2017

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 17, 2017) – Another late goal by freshman forward Morgan Smith (Manchester, Conn.) lifted the Western New England University women’s soccer team to a key 2-1 victory over Roger Williams University on Tuesday afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at Suprenant Field.

Alex Lemekha Receives Third CCC Defensive Player of the Week Award
Alex Lemekha Receives Third CCC Defensive Player of the Week Award

October 16, 2017

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 16, 2017) – Sophomore goalkeeper Alex Lemekha (Stamford, Conn.) of the Western New England University women’s soccer team has been recognized as the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Defensive Player of the Week for the third time this season, the league office announced on Monday. 

Senior Maddie Morgan scored her first goal of the season in Western New England's 2-1 victory at Eastern Nazarene on Saturday. (Photo by Bill Sharon/Spartan SportShots)
Golden Bears Improve to 5-1 in CCC Play with 2-1 Triumph at Eastern Nazarene

October 14, 2017

QUINCY, Mass. (October 14, 2017) – The Western New England University women’s soccer team improved to 5-1 in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) play with a 2-1 victory over Eastern Nazarene College this afternoon at Bradley Field.

Western New England Men’s & Women’s Soccer Teams Earn Academic Awards From United Soccer Coaches
Western New England Men’s & Women’s Soccer Teams Earn Academic Awards From United Soccer Coaches

October 13, 2017

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 13, 2017) – The Western New England University men’s and women’s soccer teams were both recognized with Team Academic Awards from the United Soccer Coaches, the organization announced.

Freshman Morgan Smith scored her team-leading third goal of the season in Wednesday's 2-0 victory over Wentworth.
Offense Comes Alive Late as Western New England Secures 2-0 Victory over Wentworth

October 11, 2017

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 11, 2017) – A pair of goals late in the second half lifted the Western New England University women’s soccer team to a 2-0 victory over the Wentworth Institute of Technology on Wednesday afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at Suprenant Field. 

Alex Lemekha Named CCC Defensive Player of the Week for the Second Time This Season
Alex Lemekha Named CCC Defensive Player of the Week for the Second Time This Season

October 10, 2017

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 10, 2017) – Sophomore goalkeeper Alex Lemekha (Stamford, Conn.) of the Western New England University women’s soccer team has been named the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Defensive Player of the Week for the second time this season, the league office announced on Monday.