2012 Southern Connecticut State University Women’s Soccer Game Notes Games 1-2 Southern Connecticut at Philadelphia Univ. Aug. 31 • 2 p.m. • Philadelphia, Pa. Southern Connecticut vs. Mercy Sept. 4 • 4 p.m. • New Haven, Conn. A NEW SEASON BEGINS The Southern Connecticut State University women’s soccer team will open the season 2012 on Aug. 31 when it travels to take on Philadelphia University. The Owls will then host Mercy at 4 p.m. on Sept 4. THE CAPTAINS Seniors Kylie Rogers and Lisamarie Tarchini and junior Sarah Brochu will serve as team captains for the Owls this year. WELCOME TO THE CLUB The Owls welcome 11 newcomers - Bobbi Bergstrom, Janie Jannito, Emily Lombardi, Jillian Newton, Elizabeth Nickerson, Kayla Orozco, Becca Scalise, Jessica Spezzano, Allison Vachon, Suzanne Heston and Ashley Russo - to the the squad. IN THE NE-10 PRESEASON POLL SCSU was selected fourth in the Northeast-10 Conference preseason poll, as voted by the league’s coaches. ALL-TIME VERSUS PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY SCSU is 0-0-1 all-time against Philadelphia University. The two schools tied 0-0 in the 2003 ECAC Tournament. ALL-TIME VERSUS MERCY SCSU leads the all-time series, 1-0 over Mercy, including a 3-0 win last year. LOOKING BACK AT 2011 The Southern Connecticut State University women’s soccer team finished the year with an overall record of 10-5-3. The Owls were ranked as high as No. 25 in the nation in 2011 and made an appearance in the Northeast-10 Conference Tournament. In addition, Jacquelyn Fede was selected as both the NE-10 and ECAC Goalkeeper of the Year. OWLS RANK AMONG NATION’S ELITE The Owls cracked the NSCAA Division II Top 25 poll during the 2011 season, ranking as high as No. 25. SHUTOUT PROMINANCE SCSU ranked No. 2 nationally in Div. II with a .722 shutout percentage in 2011.
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2012 Southern Connecticut State University Women’s Soccer Schedule/Results Date Opponent . ........... Time/Result AUGUST Aug. 31 at Philadelphia Univ. ..................2 p.m. SEPTEMBER Sept. 4 Mercy . ......................4 p.m. Sept. 9 at Merrimack* . ......................1 p.m. Sept. 12 at Adelphi* . ......................7 p.m. Sept. 15 Franklin Pierce* . ......................6 p.m. Sept. 18 at AIC* . ......................7 p.m. Sept. 22 Southern New Hampshire*.......7 p.m. Sept. 26 LeMoyne* . ......................4 p.m. Sept. 29 Saint Anselm* . ......................7 p.m. OCTOBER Oct. 2 at New Haven* . ......................4 p.m. Oct. 6 at Saint Michael’s* ........................1 p.m. Oct. 10 Pace* . ......................7 p.m. Oct. 13 Stonehill* . ......................7 p.m. Oct. 16 at St. Rose* . .................5:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at Bentley* . ....................12 p.m. Oct. 24 Assumption* .........................7 p.m. Oct. 27 UMass-Lowell* . ......................2 p.m. Oct. 30 - Nov. 6 NE-10 Tournament............... TBD Home Games in Bold played at Jess Dow Field * denotes Northeast-10 Conference game
FOUR OWLS EARN ALL-REGION HONORS Jacquelyn Fede, Sarah Brochu, Jenna Mallico and Suzane Pires were all tabbed for All-Region accolades for their play during the 2011 season. SIX EARN ALL-CONFERENCE HONORS Jacquelyn Fede, Sarah Brochu, Jenna Mallico, Suzane Pires, Lisamarie Tarchini and Hannah Spreckley were all recognized by the Northeast-10 Conference for their play during the 2011 season. Fede, Brochu, Mallico, Pires and Tarchini earned All-Conference honors, while Spreckley was named to the All-Rookie Team.
2012 Southern Connecticut State University Women’s Soccer Game Notes Games 1-2 Southern Connecticut at Philadelphia Univ. Aug. 31 • 2 p.m. • Philadelphia, Pa. Southern Connecticut vs. Mercy Sept. 4 • 4 p.m. • New Haven, Conn.
FOUR NAMED ALL-NEW ENGLAND Jacquelyn Fede, Sarah Brochu, Jenna Mallico and Suzane Pires were all selected All-New England for their play during the 2011 season. OWLS TIE PROGRAM RECORD The Owls opened up the 2011 season by recording seven consecutive shutouts, tying a program record set back in 2000. OWLS THRIVE INDIVIDUALLY IN THE CLASSROOM From the academic standpoint, the Owls were honored with the NSCAA Team Academic Award for the third year in a row. Jacquelyn Fede was named an Academic All-American, while Fede and Sarah Brochu both earned NE-10 Women’s Soccer All-Academic Team honors. Nineteen studentathletes were also named to the NE-10 Commissioner’s Honor Roll. DUO NAMED TO NEWISA SENIOR BOWL Jacquelyn Fede and Jenna Mallico were both selected to play in the NEWISA Senior Bowl following the conclusion of the 2011 season. ON DECK The owls will travel to take on Merrimack on Sept. 9 in their Northeast-10 Conference opener.
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2012 Southern Connecticut State University Women’s Soccer Game Notes Games 1-2 Southern Connecticut at Philadelphia Univ. Aug. 31 • 2 p.m. • Philadelphia, Pa. Southern Connecticut vs. Mercy Sept. 4 • 4 p.m. • New Haven, Conn.
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2012 Southern Connecticut State University Women’s Soccer Roster No.
Name
Cl.
Pos.
Ht.
Hometown/High School/Previous School
00
Katelyn Fortier
So.
GK
5-9
Hudson, N.H/Alvirne
1
Suzanne Heston
So.
GK
5-6
Wolcott, Conn./Holy Cross
2
Allison Vachon
Fr.
D
5-5
Southington, Conn./Southington
3
LeAnn DiSisto
So.
M/F
5-1
Hopewell Junction, N.Y./John Jay
4
Kylie Rogers
Sr.
M/F
5-0
Wallingford, Conn./Sheehan
5
Alexandra Revoir
Jr.
M
5-5
Kensington, Conn./Mercy
7
Suzane Pires
Jr.
M/F
5-3
Sao Paulo, Brazil/International School of Stuttgart
8
Brooke Madura
Sr.
D
5-4
Slate Hill, N.Y./Minisink Valley
9
Laura Barberia
Jr.
F/M
5-5
Pamplona, Spain/San Cernin
10
Hannah Spreckley
So.
F
5-3
York, England/Woodgate College/York College
11
Lauren Muscarella
Sr.
M/D
5-2
Massapequa, N.Y./Massapequa
13
Jessica Spezzano
Fr.
F
5-2
Oakville, Conn./Watertown
14
Lisamarie Tarchini
Sr.
D
5-9
Bristol, Conn./Bristol Central
15
Raven Palmerie
So.
M/D
5-4
Prospect, Conn./Woodland Regional
16
Julia Gotta
Sr.
M
5-6
East Berlin, Conn./Berlin
17
Sarah Brochu
Jr.
D/F
5-4
Wilbraham, Mass./Minnechaug Regional
18
Bryana Poulin
So.
F
5-6
Webster, Mass./Bartlett
19
Stephanie Santos
So.
F
5-0
Naugatuck, Conn./Naugatuck
20
Janie Jannitto
Jr.
M
5-5
Hamden, Conn./Hamden/C.W. Post
21
Jillian Newton
Fr.
M
5-4
Plainville, Conn./Plainville
22
Bobbi Bergstrom
So.
D
5-7
Burlington, Conn./Lewis Mills/Springfield
23
Becca Scalise
Fr.
D
5-3
West Hartford, Conn./Hall
24
Ashley Russo
So.
F
5-4
Andover, Conn./RHAM/Stony Brook
25
Kayla Orozco
Fr.
M
5-2
Glastonbury, Conn./Glastonbury
27
Emily Lombardi
Fr.
M
5-6
Hollis, N.H./Hollis-Brookline
31
Elizabeth Nickerson
Fr.
GK
5-3
Seaford, Va./York
Head Coach: Adam Cohen Assistant Coaches: Brett Donoghue, Jackie Fede
2012 Southern Connecticut State University Women’s Soccer Game Notes Games 1-2 Southern Connecticut at Philadelphia Univ. Aug. 31 • 2 p.m. • Philadelphia, Pa. Southern Connecticut vs. Mercy Sept. 4 • 4 p.m. • New Haven, Conn.
Southern Connecticut State University Athletic Communications 125 Wintergreen Avenue • New Haven, CT 06515 Phone: 203-392-6005 • Fax: 203-392-6967 • Website: www.southernctowls.com
2012 Southern Connecticut State University Women’s Soccer Game Notes Games 1-2 Southern Connecticut at Philadelphia Univ. Aug. 31 • 2 p.m. • Philadelphia, Pa. Southern Connecticut vs. Mercy Sept. 4 • 4 p.m. • New Haven, Conn.
Southern Connecticut State University Athletic Communications 125 Wintergreen Avenue • New Haven, CT 06515 Phone: 203-392-6005 • Fax: 203-392-6967 • Website: www.southernctowls.com