2012 Headlines

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2012-13 Season-in-Review: Field Hockey
2012-13 Season-in-Review: Field Hockey

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – In her 15th season at the helm of the Juniata College women’s field hockey team, head coach Caroline Gillich reached the 300 game milestone and led the Eagles to a .500 season at 9-9 overall and 3-3 in the Landmark Conference. This is the fourth straight year Juniata has finished over .500 and eighth time in the past 10 years. The Eagles placed four on all-conference teams, earned five weekly honors and saw a senior walk away a Big Five winner.

Juniata Recognizes Big Five at 17th Annual Athletics Awards Night
Juniata Recognizes Big Five at 17th Annual Athletics Awards Night

HUNTINGDON, Pa. - Juniata College Athletics reviewed its year in sports and acknowledged the accomplishments of its student-athletes at the 17th Annual Athletic Awards Night. Held Sunday night on campus, the event also recognized the departments “Big Five”, the top five senior student-athletes who have made incredible contributions not only to their respective sports, but the institution as a whole over the course of their four years.

Phillips Recognized Nationally for Outstanding Play
Phillips Recognized Nationally for Outstanding Play

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Senior Caroline Phillips (Wilmington, Del./Concord) of the Juniata field hockey team received her second honor of the week when Synapse Sports placed her on their weekly honor roll. The organization acknowledges top field hockey student-athletes from across the country. The midfielder was one of 13 recognized from NCAA Division III for her outstanding play last week.

Eagles Play Spoiler on Senior Day, Down Scranton 5-4 in OT
Eagles Play Spoiler on Senior Day, Down Scranton 5-4 in OT

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – After the University of Scranton dashed the Eagles hopes of making the Landmark Conference Tournament, Juniata field hockey (9-9, 3-3 Landmark) returned the favor by defeating the Royals 5-4 in overtime Sunday afternoon at home. Scranton (11-6, 4-2 Landmark) said goodbye to its chances at hosting the postseason tournament, dropping from the No. 1 seed to the third place team.

Dahmus Hat Trick Leads Juniata to 5-4 Double-OT Upset of Drew
Dahmus Hat Trick Leads Juniata to 5-4 Double-OT Upset of Drew

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Junior Emma Dahmus (Hummelstwn, Pa./Lower Dauphin) picked up her first collegiate hat trick to help lead the Juniata field hockey team to a 5-4 double overtime win against Landmark Conference rival Drew University Saturday afternoon. The Eagles (7-9, 2-3 Landmark) handed Drew (11-4, 4-1) its first conference loss of the season.

Eagles Battle at No. 17 Catholic, Fall 4-3
Eagles Battle at No. 17 Catholic, Fall 4-3

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Juniata field hockey (6-8, 1-3 Landmark) put up a fight in its Landmark Conference game against No. 17 Catholic University Saturday afternoon before falling 4-3 on the road. Senior Janelle Howard picked up a career-high 14 saves but could not stop the Cardinals (9-4, 4-0 Landmark) from remaining undefeated in league play.

Showers, Howard Sweep Conference Player of the Week
Showers, Howard Sweep Conference Player of the Week

HUNTINGDON, Pa. - Juniata field hockey swept the Landmark Conference weekly awards, the league announced Monday. Sophomore Kortney Showers (Aspers, Pa./Biglerville) and senior Janelle Howard (Mechanicsburg, Pa./Cumberland Valley) were named offensive and defensive players of the week, respectively.

Showers Earns Hat Trick in Juniata's 7-0 Win Over Goucher
Showers Earns Hat Trick in Juniata's 7-0 Win Over Goucher

HUNTINGDON, Pa. - Sophomore Kortney Showers (Aspers, Pa./Biglerville) scored three back-to-back goals in the first half of Juniata College's 7-0 win over Goucher College Saturday afternoon for her first collegiate hat trick. It was the Eagles first conference game of the season and they improved to 5-4 (1-0 Landmark) with the win.

Eagles Offense Comes Alive in 5-1 Win Over Wilkes
Eagles Offense Comes Alive in 5-1 Win Over Wilkes

The dominating play of Juniata College’s offense helped lead the field hockey team to its first home win of the season in the 5-1 route of Wilkes College Wednesday afternoon on Goodman Field at Knox Stadium.

Field hockey moves Tuesday game to Wednesday
Field hockey moves Tuesday game to Wednesday

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – The threat of inclement weather has forced Juniata College field hockey to shift its home game against Wilkes College from Tuesday to Wednesday, September 19, with a 4:45 p.m. start time.

Juniata remains winless on Goodman Field
Juniata remains winless on Goodman Field

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Juniata College field hockey has yet to find a goal or a win on Goodman Field at Knox Stadium and dropped its second straight game against Delaware Valley College on Saturday afternoon with a 1-0 final score.

Juniata comes up short against No. 4 Falcons
Juniata comes up short against No. 4 Falcons

HUNTINGDON, Pa. - Juniata College field hockey couldn't find the back of the cage in a 2-0 loss to No. 4 Messiah College on Wednesday afternoon at Goodman Field at Knox Stadium.

Field hockey sneaks out 3-2 win thanks to Dahmus
Field hockey sneaks out 3-2 win thanks to Dahmus

DALLAS, Pa. – It was Emma Dahmus’ (Hummelstown, Pa./Lower Dauphin) turn to be the saving grace for the Juniata field hockey team on Saturday afternoon against King’s College in the Misericordia Tournament, as she scored the game-winning goal in the 61st minute to secure a 3-2 win for the Eagles.

Field hockey gets back in the win column with 1-0 victory
Field hockey gets back in the win column with 1-0 victory

DALLAS, Pa. – Junior Emily Anne Moore (Winston-Salem, N.C./Forsyth Country Day) earned her first collegiate goal against Misericordia University to lift Juniata field hockey to a 1-0 win in Dallas, Pa. on Friday afternoon.

Field hockey shutout by Blue Jays
Field hockey shutout by Blue Jays

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Juniata College field hockey couldn’t get on the scoreboard and was shutout 1-0, by Elizabethtown College during the first competition ever to take place on Goodman Field at Knox Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.

Phillips gives field hockey season-opening victory
Phillips gives field hockey season-opening victory

HOBOKEN, N.J. – Senior Caroline Phillips (Wilmington, Del./Concord) of the Juniata College field hockey squad ripped 10 shots against Manhattanville College Friday night in the Stevens Institute of Technology Tournament just hoping that one would find the back of the cage.