2012 Women's Soccer News
Birrell garners Woman of the Year nomination
June 19, 2013
NEWPORT, R.I. – Recent Salve Regina University graduate Kaitlyn Birrell (Hope, R.I.) has been announced as the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) nominee for the NCAA Woman of the Year.
Birrell receives RIAIAW award
May 01, 2013
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Salve Regina University senior Kaitlyn Birrell (Hope, R.I.) joined athletes from neighboring colleges and universities at the annual Rhode Island Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (RIAIAW) Distinguished Athlete Reception hosted by Brown University on Wednesday evening.
Words Unlimited bestows honors on Seahawks
February 20, 2013
NEWPORT, R.I. - For the first time in the 67-year history of the organization, Words Unlimited has chosen a non-Division I athlete as its female athlete of the year. Rhode Island's organization of sportswriters, sportscasters, and publicists, Words Unlimited holds its annual banquet and awards ceremony on Sunday, February 24, 2013, with two Salve Regina University entities earning significant honors.
![These six Seahawks represent the highest grade-point average on their respective fall sports [clockwise, l to r] - Jacob Weinshank (men's soccer), Elizabeth Liguori (women's tennis), Alyssa Roshong (women's soccer), Erin Demers (field hockey), Clare Adams (women's volleyball), and Jennifer Chieco (women's cross country).](/genrel/2012-13/images/ccc_allacademic_2012_fall_Rotator.jpg?max_width=567&useS3=true)
Seahawks land 33 on Fall Academic All-CCC
January 28, 2013
NEWPORT, R.I. – Salve Regina University has landed 33 student-athletes on the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) 2012 Fall Academic All-Conference Team, announced Monday, January 28 by Commissioner Gregg M. Kaye.
Birrell, Ernst announced as ECAC All-Stars
December 07, 2012
NEWPORT, R.I. - Seniors Kaitlyn Birrell (Hope, R.I.) and Bobby Ernst (Needham, Mass.) represented the Salve Regina women's and men's soccer teams, respectively, as members of the 2012 Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III New England Men's and Women's Soccer All-Star Teams, which were announced on Friday morning.
Birrell earns third All-New England selection
December 06, 2012
NEWPORT, R.I. - Salve Regina senior Kaitlyn Birrell was announced as a member of the NCAA Division III Women's Soccer All-New England Team by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA), marking the third time in her career she has earned an All-Region selection. Birrell was one of just seven players from the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) to be honored.
Birrell selected to 2012 NEWISA Senior Bowl
November 20, 2012
NEWPORT, R.I. - Salve Regina University senior Kaitlyn Birrell (Hope, R.I.) has been selected to participate in the 2012 New England Women's Intercollegiate Soccer Association (NEWISA) Senior Bowl. This contest showcases the top seniors in the region, selecting 21 athletes from 82 different schools to compete.
Men's and women's soccer earn NSCAA Team Academic Award
November 16, 2012
NEWPORT, R.I. - For the third consecutive season the Salve Regina University men's and women's soccer teams have been announced as recipients of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Team Academic Award.
Birrell, McCullough, McPherson named All-CCC
October 29, 2012
NEWPORT, R.I. - Senior Kaitlyn Birrell (Hope, R.I.) was announced as the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Year for the second consecutive season, earning a spot on the All-CCC First Team to head a list of three Seahawks to be named all-league. In addition to Birrell, junior Erin McCullough (Ludlow, Mass.) was selected to the All-CCC Second Team while junior Jacqueline McPherson (Mansfield, Mass.) earned All-CCC Honorable Mention.
Eastwood-Jamieson connect for Salve Regina but Seahawks fall to Hawks
October 27, 2012
BRISTOL, R.I. - For the second straight year, Salve Regina University women's soccer conference title hopes ended in Bristol at the hands, er feet, of in-state rival Roger Williams.
Birrell sets goals mark with hat trick during 4-0 win on Senior Day
October 24, 2012
NEWPORT, R.I. - Senior Kaitlyn Birrell (Hope, R.I.) notched her fourth hat trick of the year, breaking the Salve Regina record for goals in a season while leading the Seahawks to a 4-1 win over Nichols College during Senior Day at Reynolds Field on Wednesday. With the win, the Seahawks solidify the No. 7 seed in the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Championship tournament, improving to 8-9-1 overall and 3-5-1 in the conference. The Bison's season comes to an end with a record of 3-12-2, falling to 0-9-0 during CCC play.
Women's soccer tripped up by Endicott, 3-1
October 20, 2012
BEVERLY, Mass. – The Salve Regina women’s soccer team fell to Endicott, 3-1, on Saturday in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) women's soccer action at Endicott Stadium.
Seahawks topped by Lions on late goal, 1-0
October 17, 2012
NEWPORT, R.I. - Eastern Nazarene sophomore Jules Speno (Hopewell Junction, N.Y.) scored in the 88th minute to lift the Lions to a 1-0 victory over Salve Regina during Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at Reynolds Field on Wednesday evening. The win marked the Lions' first-ever victory over the Seahawks, improving the team to 8-6-2 on the year and 5-1-1 in the conference. The loss was the fourth straight for the Seahawks who slip to 7-8-1 overall and 2-4-1 during CCC play.
Seahawks topped by Beacons in overtime, 3-2
October 15, 2012
BOSTON, Mass.—With five-and-a-half minutes to play in the first overtime period, sophomore Amanda Pugliese (Pembroke, Mass.) buried a free-kick just under the cross bar from 20 yards out to give UMass Boston (14-1) a 3-2 victory over Salve Regina University Seawhawks (7-7-1) at the Clark Athletic Field Monday.
Seahawks fall short despite Birrell's hat trick, 4-3
October 13, 2012
BOSTON, Mass. – Senior Kaitlyn Birrell ‘s (Hope, R.I.) hat-trick wasn’t enough, as the Salve Regina University women’s soccer team fell 4-3 versus Wentworth in Commonwealth Coast Conference action on Sweeney Field.
Seahawks and Wildcats washed out Wednesday
October 10, 2012
NEWPORT, R.I. - Due to inclement weather conditions, the non-conference women's soccer match featuring Salve Regina at Johnson & Wales has been postponed. A make up date has not been announced at this time. Please visit www.salveathletics.com for updated information.