2007 NE-10 Field Hockey

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October 29, 2007

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Northeast-10 Player of the Week

Jayne Vagenas, UMass Lowell (Sr., D, Harwich, Mass.) - Named the 2007 NE-10 tournament MVP after playing a key role in UMass Lowell winning its fifth straight tournament title. Anchor of a defensive unit that allowed just two goals and 11 shots in two games. Recorded an assist in the 2-1 in over Saint Michael's and scored a goal in a 5-1 win over Bentley in the championship match.

Northeast-10 Goalkeeper of the Week

Danielle Dodier , UMass Lowell (Jr., GK, Kensington, N.H.) - Earned the win in each match as UMass Lowell won its fifth consecutive NE-10 tournament championship. Had two saves in the two games.

Northeast-10 Freshman of the Week

Liz Day, UMass Lowell (Fr., F, North Andover, Mass.) - Scored a goal and earned an assist in the 5-1 win over Bentley in the NE-10 championship match.

Weekly Honor Roll:

Courtney Bartlett, Bentley (So., M , Brunswick, Maine) - Was named to the Northeast-10 All-Tournament Team after scoring game-winner on a penalty stroke, and also picking up an assist, in a 2-0 semifinal win over Saint Anselm.

Shana Libman, Bryant (Sr., M, Attleboro, Mass.) - Scored Bryant's lone goal in a 3-1 loss to Saint Anselm in the NE-10 quarterfinals.

Jill Tierney, UMass Lowell (Jr., F, Newburyport, Mass.) - Recorded four points during the NE-10 tournament with all points coming in the championship match. Scored a goal and picked up two assists in the 5-1 win over Bentley.

Sam Rowe, Saint Anselm (Jr., F, Chelmsford, Mass.) - Finished the week with one goal and one assist, including the game-winning goal in the NE-10 Tournament Quarterfinals, to help the Hawks advance to their first-ever Northeast-10 Tournament Semifinals.

Andrea Slaven, Saint Michael's (Jr., F, Danvers, Mass.) - Scored a game-winning goal 9:34 into the first overtime of a 2-1 win at Stonehill in the quarterfinals and scored the lone goal against UMass-Lowell in a 2-1 semi-final loss.

Jordan Smalling, Saint Michael's (Jr., GK, Essex Jct., Vt.) - Recorded 14 saves on the week, including 10 on 24 Stonehill shots in a 2-1 overtime quarterfinal win. Made four saves in the 2-1 semifinal loss to UMass-Lowell.