https://WittenbergTigers.com en-us https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/3_13_2008 SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — Following a successful 2007 season in which the Wittenberg University field hockey team tied for first place in the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) before falling in the conference tournament championship game, the performance of five student-athletes in the classroom has also been recognized. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/3_13_2008 https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/1_3_2008 SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — While studying physiology with Professor of Psychology Jo Wilson as a freshman at Wittenberg University, Erin Berger, class of 2010 from Louisville, Ky., had a revelation. After learning more about neurological diseases, including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), better known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, Berger, who carries a 4.0 grade point average, realized she could make a difference. Thu, 03 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/1_3_2008 https://WittenbergTigers.com/news/2007-08/11_21 One of the most successful fall sports seasons in Wittenberg history was capped by a tremendous haul of postseason awards from the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC). Wed, 21 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/news/2007-08/11_21 https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/07allncac.pdf CLEVELAND, Ohio — Wittenberg freshman forward Tori Casanta (Mason, OH/Cor Jesu Academy) and Kenyon junior back Perrin Legg (Baltimore, MD/Bryn Mawr) have been named Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year to highlight the 2007 All-North Coast Athletic Conference field hockey selections. Mon, 19 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/07allncac.pdf https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/11_19_2007 SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — After leading her team and the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) in seven of nine offensive statistical categories, Wittenberg field hockey standout Boo Vernon, class of 2011 from Lake Bluff, Ill., was rewarded with third-team Longstreth/National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFCHA) Division III All-America honors. Mon, 19 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/11_19_2007 https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/11_12_2007 SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — After a thrilling season in which the Wittenberg field hockey team finished with a 12-7 overall record, finished in a three-way tie for regular season North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) champion, and earned runner-up in the NCAC tournament, three players have been recognized with Longstreth/National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFCHA) Division III All-Great Lakes Region honors. Mon, 12 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/11_12_2007 https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/2012061533elr9 It was hard-fought and fast-paced, but in the end a 2-1 loss to Kenyon in penalty strokes ended up as simply heartbreaking. Sat, 03 Nov 2007 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/2012061533elr9 https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/20120615vz21y9 Head Coach Diana Kuser and her field hockey crew earned themselves another game in the 2007 season, advancing to the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) championship game with a 7-3 win over Oberlin. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/20120615vz21y9 https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/20120615t6kity Heading into the 2007 regular season finale against Kenyon College, the Wittenberg Tigers knew what they had to do: win, or risk missing out on the conference tournament. Sat, 27 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/20120615t6kity https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/20120615t9a10t The Wittenberg Tiger field hockey team wanted a win on Wednesday, having lost to conference foe Oberlin just a week and a half prior. Wed, 24 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/20120615t9a10t https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/20120615m2u9br The game program for Wittenberg's Homecoming weekend field hockey game featured a photograph of senior forward/midfielder Alison Voigt (Louisville, Ky./Ballard). Sun, 21 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/20120615m2u9br https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/20120615m0makt The Wittenberg Tigers traveled to Granville, Ohio, to play Denison for the second time this season on Thursday, expecting a battle after the last meeting resulted in an overtime win for the Red & White. Thu, 18 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/20120615m0makt https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/20120615924ba2 Defense has become a buzzword on Wittenberg's campus. Men's soccer, women's soccer, field hockey and football have all relied on strong defense to have success in the 2007 season. Sat, 13 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/20120615924ba2 https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/20120615dovedr The statistics may be misleading after the Tigers finished with the Denison field hockey squad. Tue, 09 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/20120615dovedr https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/20120615x0etcs An important North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) field hockey game between two teams with title aspirations went the way of the home team Saturday as host Ohio Wesleyan defeated Wittenberg 4-3 in overtime. Sat, 06 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/20120615x0etcs https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/2012061554325o After dropping two straight games, including one to conference foe Wooster, the Tiger field hockey team was in overdrive on Tuesday, bulldozing Earlham for a 4-1 victory. Tue, 02 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/2012061554325o https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/20120615x7qwuw In a rare occurence, the Wittenberg Tiger field hockey team lost to Sewanee in penalty strokes on Sunday, giving up the game-tying goal with just four minutes left in regulation and then losing 2-1 through two rounds of penalty strokes. Sun, 30 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/20120615x7qwuw https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/201206150s2nqc The Tiger field hockey team fell to 5-3 overall and 2-2 in the conference on Saturday, with a 3-1 loss at Wooster. Sat, 29 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/201206150s2nqc https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/201206150arnws It would be unfair to say that the Wittenberg field hockey team has become a one-woman show. Wed, 26 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/201206150arnws https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/20120615igywtn Late in the second period against Houghton on Saturday, the Wittenberg field hockey team was drawn into a snare. Sat, 22 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/20120615igywtn https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/20120615d9kk6t The name Boo Vernon (Lake Bluff, Ill./Cushing Academy) just keeps coming up when Wittenberg field hockey is a topic of conversation. Tue, 18 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/20120615d9kk6t https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/9_12_2007 SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — The Wittenberg Tiger field hockey team fought hard in their conference-opening game against Ohio Wesleyan, but the Battling Bishops sticks had a lucky touch, giving them a 2-1 victory that pushed the Tigers back to even at 2-2 overall. Wed, 12 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/9_12_2007 https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/20120615bbuh74 In the first two weekends of intercollegiate athletics in 2007, Wittenberg has had an impressive record at invitationals. Sun, 09 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/20120615bbuh74 https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/20120615w8habz The Wittenberg Tigers got their long weekend road trip to Pennsylvania off on the right foot Saturday with a 1-0 win over the host team in the Wilson College Invitational. Sat, 08 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/20120615w8habz https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/20120615dr5isk The Wittenberg Tigers, with five freshmen in the starting lineup, opened the 2007 season with a hard-luck 2-1 loss at DePauw. Mon, 03 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/20120615dr5isk https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/07preseasonpoll.pdf SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — Defending NCAC tournament champion Kenyon has emerged as the favorite in preseason balloting by NCAC field hockey coaches. The Ladies paced all teams in the poll with five of seven first-place votes for 46 points, topping defending NCAC champion Wooster, which totalled 34 points. Wittenberg finished third with 30 points. Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/07preseasonpoll.pdf https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/2007Outlook The Wittenberg University field hockey program enters the 2007 season with plenty of optimism, thanks in part to a strong senior class that is motivated to return to the top of the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) after second-place finishes the last two years and a potentially dynamic freshman class that includes several immediate contributors. Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:00:00 GMT https://WittenbergTigers.com/sports/fh/2007-08/releases/2007Outlook