https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu en-us https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/20120824egjuy2 The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) has announced the Division III Academic Squads and Mount Holyoke College was named one of the 61 institutions to earn the distinction for the 2012 season. To be recognized, teams must have a collective grade point average of 3.0 or greater. Fri, 24 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/20120824egjuy2 https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/20120705tq0lsz With fifth year head coach Miriam Esber at the helm, the Mount Holyoke lacrosse team posted an overall record of 6-8 in 2012. The Lyons narrowly missed out on the NEWMAC Tournament for the second year in a row. Thu, 05 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/20120705tq0lsz https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/news/2011-12/releases/spring_2012_academic The NEWMAC recently announced its 2012 Spring Academic All-Conference Teams. Nineteen Mount Holyoke student-athletes were recognized for their achievements in their respective sports as well as in the classroom. Academic All-Conference Teams were selected for the sports of track and field, lacrosse an crew. Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/news/2011-12/releases/spring_2012_academic https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/20120502e8jkl0 Sophomore Annabel Barrett and first year Kirsten Kilburn were named to the NEWMAC Lacrosse All-Conference Second Team after leading Mount Holyoke to six wins in 2012. As a team, the Lyons claimed the NEWMAC Sportsmanship Award for the third time in program history. Wed, 02 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/20120502e8jkl0 https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/20120421rmcz27 Mount Holyoke closed out its 2012 campaign with a 14-8 loss to NEWMAC foe Springfield this afternoon at Stagg Field. Midfielders Kirsten Kilburn and Naomi Miller scored two goals apiece for the Lyons, who wrapped up their season with an overall record of 6-8 and a league mark of 1-5. Sat, 21 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/20120421rmcz27 https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/20120419twt5j3 Senior midfielder Hilary Bombard found the back of the net 2:51 into overtime to lift Mount Holyoke to a dramatic 12-11 triumph over Bridgewater State this evening at Swenson Field. It was her fourth goal of the night. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/20120419twt5j3 https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/201204140mp5ww Mount Holyoke suffered a 21-7 setback to NEWMAC foe Babson this afternoon despite three goals from junior attacker Molly Macdonald. Prior to the game, a Senior Day ceremony took place to honor Hilary Bombard, Alex Crean, Jacinta Edebeli, Elizabeth Holsing and Jeanmarie Petersen. Sat, 14 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/201204140mp5ww https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/20120413wrjp4l Mount Holyoke puts the finishing touches on its home slate with a NEWMAC contest against Babson Saturday afternoon (12:00 p.m.) at the Turf Field. After edging the Beavers 14-13 in the opening round of the 2003 NEWMAC Tournament, the Lyons have fallen in each of the previous eight meetings between the schools. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/20120413wrjp4l https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/20120410ltdifx Mount Holyoke fell 13-9 to longtime rival Smith this evening in NEWMAC action at the Turf Field. Sophomore attacker Liz Randolph collected three goals and one assist for the Lyons, who entered the contest with three straight wins over the Pioneers. It was her first hat trick of the year and sixth of her career. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/20120410ltdifx https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/2012040950gkes Mount Holyoke resumes its NEWMAC schedule with a pivotal showdown against longtime rival Smith Tuesday evening (6:00 p.m.) at the Turf Field. The Lyons have rolled to three straight wins over the Pioneers thanks to some stellar play on the offensive end of the field. Last year, they used a five-goal performance from attacker Liz Randolph to secure a 14-9 triumph. Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/2012040950gkes https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/201204075syo3b First year midfielder Kirsten Kilburn led the way for Mount Holyoke in its 15-8 setback to NEWMAC foe Wheaton this afternoon at Keefe Field. In addition to recording four points on three goals and an assist, the rookie also hauled in four draw controls. It was her sixth career hat trick. Sat, 07 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/201204075syo3b https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/201204033ftyy5 Mount Holyoke came up just short in its 9-8 setback to Skidmore this evening at Wachenheim Field. Sophomore attacker Liz Randolph set the tone for the Lyons with four points on two goals and a pair of assists. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/201204033ftyy5 https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/20120331j5l9ge Mount Holyoke picked up an impressive 17-11 triumph over NEWMAC foe MIT this afternoon at Jack Barry Field. After falling behind 10-6 with just under three minutes remaining in the first half, the Lyons exploded for 11 unanswered goals and never looked back. Junior attacker Molly Macdonald stayed hot with five more goals. Sat, 31 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/20120331j5l9ge https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/2012032865jb1i Mount Holyoke fell 12-9 to Eastern Connecticut this afternoon despite a furious comeback in the latter stages of the second half. The Lyons reeled off four straight goals to slice the deficit to 10-8 with 7:25 remaining in regulation, but Eastern Connecticut responded with two unanswered tallies and never looked back. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/2012032865jb1i https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/20120328kpuahr Junior Molly Macdonald has earned the Lyon of the Week Award for the week of March 19-25 after leading the lacrosse team to a 15-13 triumph over Carthage in Colorado Springs on Wednesday. In two games, the attacker piled up eight goals on just 11 shots. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/20120328kpuahr https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/201203247ysp6q Mount Holyoke fell 15-8 to Wellesley despite three goals from junior attacker Molly Macdonald this afternoon at the Turf Field. It was the NEWMAC opener for both squads. The Lyons also received a boost from first year midfielder Kirsten Kilburn, who posted two goals and five draw controls. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/201203247ysp6q https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/201203237fq1q0 Mount Holyoke opens up its NEWMAC slate against Wellesley Saturday afternoon (12:00 p.m.) at the Turf Field. The Lyons fell 12-7 at Wellesley last year despite two goals from attacker Alex Crean. Midfielder Meredith Roy registered a hat trick to set the tone for the Blue. Mount Holyoke rolled to a 19-10 triumph when the teams faced off in 2010. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/201203237fq1q0 https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/20120321smf2up Junior attacker Molly Macdonald poured in a career-high five goals to lead Mount Holyoke to a 15-13 triumph over Carthage this afternoon at Stewart Field. With the win, the Lyons improved to 4-1 on the year and concluded their spring break trip with a 1-1 mark. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/20120321smf2up https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/201203203yncfj First year Kirsten Kilburn has been named NEWMAC Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week for the week of March 12-18. In addition to racking up seven goals, the midfielder collected eight draw controls, six ground balls and five caused turnover in a 1-1 week for the Lyons. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/201203203yncfj https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/20120318p6zstv Mount Holyoke suffered a heartbreaking 9-8 overtime setback to Colorado College this afternoon at Stewart Field despite three goals apiece from midfielders Kirsten Kilburn and Hilary Bombard. In addition to recording her eighth career hat trick, Bombard also piled up a career-best eight ground balls for the Lyons, who entered the contest with a perfect 3-0 mark. Sun, 18 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/20120318p6zstv https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/20120315d727a7 Sophomore Brianne Phelan racked up a career-best six points to lead Mount Holyoke to a 17-14 triumph over Western New England this afternoon at the Turf Field. In addition to recording her second career hat trick, the midfielder also dished out a career-high three assists. With the win, the Lyons improved to 3-0 on the year. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/20120315d727a7 https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/2012031446bczd Mount Holyoke hosts non-conference foe Western New England this afternoon (4:30 p.m.) at the Turf Field. The Lyons fell 16-8 to the Golden Bears last year despite three goals and an assist from attacker Liz Randolph. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/2012031446bczd https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/20120310zv0fza First year midfielder Kirsten Kilburn found the back of the net with 17 seconds remaining in regulation to lift Mount Holyoke to a dramatic 15-14 triumph over Roger Williams this afternoon at Bayside Field. Kilburn finished the day with four goals and eight draw controls for the Lyons, who improved to 2-0 on the year. Sat, 10 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/20120310zv0fza https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/2012030785lthu Led by senior attacker Alex Crean, Mount Holyoke kicked off its 2012 campaign with a 15-12 triumph over Westfield State this afternoon at the Turf Field. The captain finished with three goals and an assist for the Lyons, who improved to 4-0 all-time against the Owls. It was her first career hat trick. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/2012030785lthu https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/20120306eehy3s Mount Holyoke gets its 2012 season underway with a non-conference contest versus Westfield State Wednesday afternoon (4:30 p.m.) at the Turf Field. The Lyons have come out on top in each of their previous three contests against the Owls. Last year, they prevailed 12-11 thanks to a dramatic goal by Liz Randolph 20 seconds into double overtime. It was her fourth tally of the night. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/20120306eehy3s https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/201203035s0fha Today's lacrosse game between Mount Holyoke and Skidmore has been postponed. No makeup date has been announced. Sat, 03 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/wlax/2011-12/releases/201203035s0fha https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/news/2011-12/releases/facebook Mount Holyoke Athletics is now on Facebook! Our page will allow fans to stay up-to-date and share information about their favorite teams on a daily basis. "Like" us today at facebook.com/mhclyons. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.mtholyoke.edu/sports/news/2011-12/releases/facebook