2007 Outlook and History
2007 Outlook
With the loss of only two seniors to graduation, Smith College field hockey looks forward to a very exciting season in 2007. After wins over NEWMAC rivals Wellesley, Babson and Clark last year, the Pioneers look to add to that list as they vie for a top four finish in the conference this season. Returning to the team is tri-captain Lauren Pierce, who is a steady, consistent player able to organize and run the defense. Piece will be joined by teammates Mary Byars, Michelle Walsh, Kaitlyn Murdough and tri-captain Kim Wronski all who gained experience last year and will be a strong force to beat. The midfield will be solid with the return of Mary Kate Long and Catherine Campbell. Both have given support on attack and helped control play in the offensvie end of the field. The attack will be led by last seaon's leading scorer Rebecca Capute. Her supporting cast will consist of Anika Goodhure, tri-captain Alex Janos and Lindsey Nguyen. Janos and Capute were the one-two punch on attack last year and Smith is looking for addiitonal scoring from Goodhue and Nguyen. Sophomore Margaret Winter returns in goal after starting most of the 2006 season. She will be the key to helping Smith move up the ranks to be a top contender for the 2007 NEWMAC title.
Team Honors
| Year | Seven Sisters | NEWMAC Season Finish | NEWMAC Championship | ECAC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 |
N/A |
7th place |
Quarterfinalist |
|
2006
|
4th Place
|
6th Place (tied)
|
Quarterfinalist
|
|
2005 |
3rd Place |
8th Place |
Quarterfinalist |
|
2004 |
No Champion Crowned |
8th Place |
Quarterfinalist |
|
2003 |
4th Place |
6th Place |
Quarterfinalist |
|
2002 |
7th Place |
8th Place |
Quarterfinalist |
|
2001 |
7th Place |
7th Place |
Quarterfinalist |
|
2000 |
7th Place |
5th Place |
Semifinalist |
|
1999 |
6th Place |
7th Place |
Quarterfinalist |
|
1998 |
5th Place |
5th Place |
2nd Place |
|
1997 |
4th Place |
2nd Place |
Semifinalist |
NCAA National Championship
1993, participant
*Covers past 10 years only
