...and down the stretch they come

...and down the stretch they come

Entering the final week of the regular season, the Nor'easters are poised to take runs at various conference championships. Below is a capsule view of how post-season play is shaping up for the fall sports.

Cross Country
Both the women and men will compete in the TCCC Championship hosted by Roger Williams University at Colt State Park on Oct. 30. Both Nor'easter squads are in the midst of solid seasons and are legitimate contenders for the TCCC title.

Field Hockey
The Nor'easters are 9-5 overall (6-1 conference) heading into a crucial TCCC showdown at Nichols College tomorrow. The winner of that contest will be the number two seed for the TCCC Championship and earn a bye in the opening round. New England College has already clinched the top seed. The TCCC Championship opens up Saturday, Oct. 30.

Golf
The golf team placed third at the TCCC Invitational yesterday to wrap up its season. Junior Griffin Andrews carded a 77 to place second individually. Big Blue posted its most successful season ever, winning a pair of events -- including the State of Maine Championship -- while recording a 29-7-2 mark versus its opponents.

Women's Soccer
Currently 11-4 with two contests remaining, the Nor'easters own an 8-3 conference record which places them in a tie for third in the TCCC standings. One more victory will ensure a first-round home playoff game. The TCCC Championship is slated to kick-off Oct. 30.

Men's Soccer
The men stand at 3-7-5 (1-6-4) with a pair of games left on the docket. The Nor'easters have battled injuries all season long, yet still remain mathematically in play to snag a playoff spot. They will need a pair of wins, along with some help from other conference members.

Volleyball
Big Blue (15-9 overall) is 4-3 in conference play with three TCCC matches remaining. Tied for fifth at the moment, the Nor'easters still have crucial conference match-ups with Western New England College and Roger Williams University remaining. UNE hopes to slide up a notch to fourth in order to host an opening-round tournament game.