A short review of USM athletics.
Category: Sports
Rossignol plays large role in Huskies’ success
This week’s Husky Hero.
Baseball’s biggest rivalry renewed
For the second consecutive year, the Red Sox and Yankees will meet for an opportunity to go to the World Series. Last year’s series will forever be remembered by Red Sox Nation as the Aaron-fuckin’-Boone series, when the then Yankee third baseman hit the series ending home run in extra innings.
Sports Briefs
A quick look at the past week in USM athletics
Women’s tennis bows to Colby-Sawyer
The USM women’s tennis team took on Colby-Sawyer College this past Thursday in a non-conference match in Gorham that ended in defeat for the Huskies. The Chargers played tough throughout the match, beating the Huskies by a 7-2 margin.
Edwards kicks, scores and nets a victory
This week’s Husky Hero.
Red Sox built playoff tough
It has been two months since the Boston Red Sox traded former franchise cornerstone Nomar Garciaparra in a four way deal that netted the team first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz and shortstop Orlando Cabrera. When the trade was made many in Red Sox Nation questioned whether or not general manager Theo Epstein had received just compensation for the five-time all star.
Budelman maintains focus, gains recognition as this week’s ‘Husky Hero’
Name: Andy Budelman. Sport: Soccer. Hometown: Rochester, NH. Year: Senior. Position: Forward. Uniform #: 6.
Mens’ soccer shocks nationally-ranked Bowdoin
The USM men’s soccer team faced off against nationally ranked Bowdoin College this past Tuesday. Despite their opponents ranking of 7th in the nation, the Huskies stepped onto the field with confidence and handed Bowdoin their first loss of the season, 2-0.
Fenway Park: there’s something for everyone
Over the summer I have attended a dozen baseball games at Boston’s historic Fenway Park. In my experiences there I have encountered an amazingly diverse group of loyal Red Sox fans. Here’s a small sampling of the members of Red Sox Nation.
Sports Briefs
A quick look at the past week in USM athletics.
Women’s tennis is young, but feeling quite confident
The women’s tennis team lost to Bates 8-1 last Tuesday. Though the outcome of the match was not in favor of the lady Huskies they remain optimistic about the match. “Playing such a strong team so early gives our young team experience and practice,” said junior Catie McCarthy (Newport, VT).
Sports Briefs
A quick look at the past week in USM athletics
Do you believe in ‘the curse?’
September in New England means three things are certain: the days become shorter and colder, the Red Sox will find a way to disappoint us and everybody will blame “the curse of the Bambino.”
Men’s soccer team undefeated after opening tournament
The men’s soccer team began their season undefeated after two close games in the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Invitational in Troy, NY. Head Coach Eric Miller said this is the first season in a long time that the team has had such a strong start.
Sports briefs
A quick look at the past week in USM athletics
Meet your newest ‘Husky Hero’
Name: Ashley Freeman
Sport: Volleyball
Hometown: Gorham, ME
Year: Freshman
Recent highlights: Ashley led her team to twin victories against St. Joe’s and UMaine Machias.
Same old story in Red Sox Nation?
The headlines of a September pennant chase sound all too familiar in Red Sox Nation: “Historic 22-0 loss shrinks AL lead to 3? games;” “Starting pitcher breaks hand during clubhouse tirade following loss;” “Division leaders request forfeit when opponents held up by hurricane.” Red Sox fans certainly have heard it all before.
But wait, what’s that you say? These headlines are out of the Bronx?
Spoffard nails down first ever ‘Husky Hero’ honor
Hats off and a round of applause are in order for this week’s Husky Hero. We’re counting on YOU Amanda. Work hard and go get ’em. Good luck!
Sports addendum
Some facts you didn’t know and sports trivia supplement the sports section this week.
Taking the season one game at a time
USM Field Hockey Coach Bonny Brown-Denico (seventh year) will be looking toward her large group of freshman to fill the void left by the departure of 14 players from last season’s roster. Six of those 14 holes were made via graduation including leading scorers Renee Heath (28 points) and Sarah Dolley (18 points), and goaltender Jessie Superchi who achieved a 0.
Men’s cross country will build on experience
The adjustment from high school to college sports is always a big one for freshman athletes to overcome. In no sport is this adjustment more important than it is in cross country. Not only are the athletes that these freshman will be running against bigger, stronger and faster than they are used to competing against, they are also used to running a longer distance.
Freshmen carrying load for Men’s Tennis
With junior Andy Urbanak of Cornwall VT missing, most of the season due to a shoulder injury, the men’s tennis team has been carried by a trio of freshmen.
Adam Lemieux and Southern Maine baseball feeling good
The University of Southern Maine baseball team overwhelmed the visiting Monks of in-state rival St. Joseph’s College 12 to 4 in Gorham on Thursday afternoon before a supportive crowd of spectators who all seemed to be enjoying the pleasant weather. The victory extended USM’s winning streak to 11 games and was their 17th victory of their last 19 encounters
USM was led by the stellar performance of senior Brian Marshall who pitched seven strong innings, striking out seven, walking three and allowing only one earned run.