Seeking TCCC Supremacy
With just under two weeks remaining in the regular season, here's a look at how things are shaping up for the University of New England Nor'easters as they chase a conference title.
Field Hockey - Joan Howard's crew picked up a huge win this past Saturday, routing previously unbeaten (in the TCCC) Nichols. UNE put up a four-spot in the first half, then finished strong after the Bison answered with a pair of goals. The Nor'easters (9-2, 5-1 TCCC) are one of three teams currently with one conference loss. They will complete a suspended contest with Western New England on Thursday, then host New England College on Saturday in a game that could determine the top seed for the TCCC Tournament.
Women's Soccer - The Nor'easters (12-1 overall) are riding an eight-game win streak and are tied with Endicott with the top record in the TCCC. Doug Biggs' team controls its own destiny -- by virtue of defeating the Gulls earlier in the season -- and can lock up the number seed and home-field advantage by winning the remainder of its conference games.
Men's Soccer - The conference standings are tightly-bunched on the men's side, with three teams tied for fourth place with 18 points. Led by Andy Biggs, the Nor'easters are one of those teams in the gridlock. UNE has a rugged schedule left to go with dates against Roger Williams and WNEC, the two top teams in the standings. One victory in UNE's final three TCCC games (the Nor'easters also play Nichols) could secure a playoff spot. A sweep or 2-of-3 could wrap up a first-ever home playoff game since UNE joined the conference in 1999.
Volleyball - Karol L'Heureux's troops are 4-4 in conference play with matches against Gordon and Anna Maria remaining on the docket. The Nor'easters will need to sweep that tri-match and get some help in order to host an opening-round tournament game for the fourth consecutive season.
Cross Country - The men and women have a week off before competing in the TCCC Championship on Halloween. Both of Ron Ouellette's squads have had solid seasons and hope to challenge for conference titles. Jess Partlow on the women's side and Matt Veiga on the men's side have the ability to claim the individual hardware in their respective race.
Golf - And while it is technically considered an invitational since too few TCCC schools sponsor golf as a varsity sport, Kasey Keenan's team will compete in the conference event Oct. 22.
With just under two weeks remaining in the regular season, here's a look at how things are shaping up for the University of New England Nor'easters as they chase a conference title.
Field Hockey - Joan Howard's crew picked up a huge win this past Saturday, routing previously unbeaten (in the TCCC) Nichols. UNE put up a four-spot in the first half, then finished strong after the Bison answered with a pair of goals. The Nor'easters (9-2, 5-1 TCCC) are one of three teams currently with one conference loss. They will complete a suspended contest with Western New England on Thursday, then host New England College on Saturday in a game that could determine the top seed for the TCCC Tournament.
Women's Soccer - The Nor'easters (12-1 overall) are riding an eight-game win streak and are tied with Endicott with the top record in the TCCC. Doug Biggs' team controls its own destiny -- by virtue of defeating the Gulls earlier in the season -- and can lock up the number seed and home-field advantage by winning the remainder of its conference games.
Men's Soccer - The conference standings are tightly-bunched on the men's side, with three teams tied for fourth place with 18 points. Led by Andy Biggs, the Nor'easters are one of those teams in the gridlock. UNE has a rugged schedule left to go with dates against Roger Williams and WNEC, the two top teams in the standings. One victory in UNE's final three TCCC games (the Nor'easters also play Nichols) could secure a playoff spot. A sweep or 2-of-3 could wrap up a first-ever home playoff game since UNE joined the conference in 1999.
Volleyball - Karol L'Heureux's troops are 4-4 in conference play with matches against Gordon and Anna Maria remaining on the docket. The Nor'easters will need to sweep that tri-match and get some help in order to host an opening-round tournament game for the fourth consecutive season.
Cross Country - The men and women have a week off before competing in the TCCC Championship on Halloween. Both of Ron Ouellette's squads have had solid seasons and hope to challenge for conference titles. Jess Partlow on the women's side and Matt Veiga on the men's side have the ability to claim the individual hardware in their respective race.
Golf - And while it is technically considered an invitational since too few TCCC schools sponsor golf as a varsity sport, Kasey Keenan's team will compete in the conference event Oct. 22.
