Formation change sets Bombers back on track
With losses piling up and a lack of offense, the field hockey team has adopted a new strategy to score goals early and often.
- Tuesday, May 22, 2012
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Squad struggles against Empire 8 Conference foe
When the field hockey team started off 1–3 this season, it still kept up its hopes of hosting an Empire 8 Conference playoff game
Blue and Gold finding home on new turf field
Home-field advantage can often be the difference between winning and losing, and the field hockey team is doing its best to establish its territory.
Field hockey: Bombers finish season with 5–10 record
The field hockey team came out strong with a new formation and was looking to generate more offensive opportunities this season. From the start of the season, the Bombers stressed working on corner plays as one of their best opportunities to score in a game.
Bombers focus on double-teams to control tempo
Senior defensive back Mia Muzio chases down the Utica College player carrying the ball as senior defensive back Key Fox yells out, “double.” Muzio runs alongside the opponent while Fox goes in for the block tackle. The field hockey team comes up with the ball and sprints down the field, looking to score a goal Saturday at Yavits Field.
Assistant coach brings new perspective to team
Head Coach Tracey Houk isn’t the only one who’s giving the field hockey team coaching input this season. New Assistant Coach Lindsey Hendricks has joined the team this season from Skidmore College and brings a whole new perspective to the field.
Blue and Gold prepare to switch playing surfaces
The days of practicing on grass are numbered for the field hockey team. With the construction of the new Athletics and Events Center comes a new outdoor turf field, situated behind the facility, that is scheduled to be completed by Oct. 4, John Wallace, facilities and operations assistant for intercollegiate athletics, said.
