2019 Women's Lacrosse News

From Left: Alison (Reseigne) Robb '00 (women's soccer), Jesse Morrison '96 (wrestling), Tara (Cushman) Amato '06 (women's lacrosse) & Lisa (Masella) Saunders '06 (women's basketball) were inducted into the Downes Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday night. (Photo by Chris Marion)
Western New England Inducts 2019 Downes Athletic Hall of Fame Class

October 07, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 7, 2019) - Western New England University inducted four former student-athletes into the Downes Athletic Hall of Fame during a ceremony last Friday night (10/4) at Twin Hills Country Club in Longmeadow, Mass.

Western New England Named IWLCA Academic Honor Squad
Western New England Named IWLCA Academic Honor Squad

July 25, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (July 25, 2019) – The Western New England University women’s lacrosse team has been recognized for its success in the classroom during the 2018-19 academic year with Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Association (IWLCA)/Zag Sports Academic Honor Squad recognition.

Kristen Breen Selected to CoSIDA Academic All-District At-Large Team
Kristen Breen Selected to CoSIDA Academic All-District At-Large Team

May 16, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 17, 2019) – Senior attack Kristen Breen (Ellington, Conn.) of the Western New England University women’s lacrosse team has earned CoSIDA Academic All-District honors, the organization announced on Thursday.

Photo by Rachael Margossian
Western New England Falls to Endicott in CCC Semifinals, 19-3

April 30, 2019

BEVERLY, Mass. (April 30, 2019) – The fifth-seeded Western New England University women’s lacrosse team’s season came to an end with a 19-3 loss to top-seeded Endicott College on Tuesday night in the semifinal round of the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Tournament at Hempstead Stadium.

Eileen Ruby Recognized with Second Career CCC Offensive Player of the Week Award
Eileen Ruby Recognized with Second Career CCC Offensive Player of the Week Award

April 29, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 29, 2019) – For the second time in her career, senior attack Eileen Ruby (New Fairfield, Conn.) of the Western New England University women’s lacrosse team has been recognized as the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Offensive Player of the Week, the league office announced on Monday.

Liz Mazza scored five goals in Western New England's 25-12 CCC Tournament quarterfinal victory over Curry on Saturday. (Photo by Rachael Margossian)
Western New England Earns 25-12 Victory over Curry in CCC Tournament Quarterfinals

April 27, 2019

MILTON, Mass. (April 27, 2019) – The fifth-seeded Western New England University women’s lacrosse team used a strong all-around effort to earn a 25-12 victory over fourth-seeded Curry College in the quarterfinal round of the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Tournament on Saturday afternoon at Katz Field.

Lemire Highlights Four All-CCC Selections for Golden Bears
Lemire Highlights Four All-CCC Selections for Golden Bears

April 26, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 26, 2019) – Four members of the Western New England University women’s lacrosse were honored when the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) announced its major award winners and All-CCC selections on Friday morning.

Eileen Ruby and Kristen Breen led the Western New England offense on Wednesday as the Golden Bears capped their regular season with a 20-12 win over Salve Regina. (Photo by Chris Marion)
Golden Bears Defeat Salve Regina 20-12 in Regular Season Finale

April 24, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 24, 2019) – The Western New England University women’s lacrosse team wrapped up its regular season slate with a 20-12 victory over Salve Regina University on Wednesday afternoon at Golden Bear Stadium.

Samantha Vitka scored a season-high 4 goals in Western New England's 16-15 loss to Curry on Tuesday. (Photo by Rachael Margossian)
Golden Bears Come Up Short in Back and Forth Contest at Curry, 16-15

April 16, 2019

MILTON, Mass. (April 16, 2019) – The Western New England University women’s lacrosse team was edged by Curry College, 16-15, in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action on Tuesday night at Walter M. Katz Field.

Western New England led by nine at halftime en route to a 19-9 victory over Elms on Monday night. (Photo by Chris Marion)
Western New England Rolls Past Elms in Non-Conference Finale, 19-9

April 15, 2019

CHICOPEE, Mass. (April 15, 2019) – The Western New England University women’s lacrosse team used a dominant first half performance to earn a 19-9 victory over Elms College on Monday night in non-conference action at Leary Field.

Seniors Janell Lewis, Audrey Zaborowski & Kristen Breen were honored before the start of Saturday's game. (Photo by Rachael Margossian)
Golden Bears Fall to Gulls on Senior Day, 24-4

April 13, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 13, 2019) – The Western New England University women’s lacrosse team fell to Endicott College, 24-4, on Saturday afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at Golden Bear Stadium.

Kristen Breen recorded a season-high 7 points in Western New England's 16-6 win over Gordon on Wednesday. (Photo by Chris Marion)
Western New England Cruises to 16-6 Win over Gordon

April 10, 2019

WENHAM, Mass. (April 10, 2019) – The Western New England University women’s lacrosse team cruised to a 16-6 victory over Gordon College on Wednesday afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at the Brigham Complex.

Eileen Ruby recorded six points in Western New England's 10-8 loss to WestConn on Monday. (Photo by Chris Marion)
WestConn Overtakes Western New England with Late Run, 10-8

April 08, 2019

DANBURY, Conn. (April 8, 2019) – The Western New England University women’s lacrosse team was limited to two second half goals in a 10-8 setback to Western Connecticut State University on Monday night in non-conference action at the Westside Athletic Complex.

Kaitlyn Hutter scored a team-high three goals in Western New England's 12-8 win over Mount Holyoke College on Saturday. (Photo by Chris Marion)
Late First Half Run Lifts Western New England to 12-8 Win over Mount Holyoke

April 06, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 6, 2019) – The Western New England University women’s lacrosse team closed out the first half with four unanswered goals and went on to post a 12-8 victory over Mount Holyoke College on Saturday afternoon in non-conference action at Golden Bear Stadium.

Western New England led 13-3 at halftime on its way to a 19-8 win over Nichols on Thursday. (Photo by Chris Marion)
Golden Bears Bounce Back with 19-8 Victory over Nichols

April 04, 2019

DUDLEY, Mass. (April 4, 2019) – The Western New England University women’s lacrosse team built a ten-goal first half lead and cruised to a 19-8 victory over Nichols College on Thursday night in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at Vendetti Field.

Eileen Ruby recorded two goals and one assist in Western New England's 18-15 loss to UNE on Saturday. (Photo by Rachael Margossian)
Western New England Falls to UNE in CCC Action, 18-15

March 30, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (March 30, 2019) – The University of New England women’s lacrosse team pulled ahead with a 3-0 run to start the second half and held on late to secure an 18-15 win over Western New England University on Saturday afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at Golden Bear Stadium.