October 31, 2008
Just a few things to do on gamedays
October 24, 2008
Some food for thought…..
This blog is about women’s sports at Rowan University; however I also planned on giving some insight to the women’s sports realm. I have recently noticed, through my participation in trying out for the women’s basketball team at the university, the importance of teammates.
The women’s basketball program, as mentioned in an earlier post of mine has just recently started their pre-season training. A very crucial time of the year for any sports team. However, the girls on the team have been met with different injuries and other situations that could possibly hold them back from accomplishing their goals. But one of the most important things I have noticed, is the “helping hand”, each player old or new, or in between, has reached out to help the next person. When a player makes a mistake, there is someone there to pick them up. Maybe it’s even the pats on the back for a good play, or the encouraging words when someone’s tired. There are many individual situations that I have noticed, but I know you may be wondering what makes this important enough to write about. It is the fact that each person in a sense are going after each other’s positions, or playing time, or whatever the case maybe, but that does not stop the “helping hand”.
Many say that girls are too sensitive or too caring, as if it’s always a bad thing. In this case it is not. Therefore, whenever you begin to think selfishly as an athlete, go right ahead and think about yourself, but think of yourself in someone else’s shoes.
If you made a mistake or you were tired, how important would the “helping hand” be?
Just a little food for thought, keep up the hard work ladies.
October 24, 2008
Field Hockey and Soccer Ranked Nationally
The field hockey and soccer teams are making a name for Rowan University with their national rankings.
The field hockey team is currently ranked 11th out of the top 20 Division III field hockey teams in the 2008 STX/NFHCA Division III National Coaches Poll, as of 10/21/08. As for women’s soccer they remain ranked 14th in the NSCAA/adidas National Rankings, with a record of 11-0-1. Keep up the good work ladies.
October 17, 2008
It’s time for basketball….
The women’s basketball team got underway on Wednesday afternoon. The ladies are coming off of a respectable season with an overall record of 15-11 and 7-6 in the conference. While the team graduated three seniors, they have a lot of talent and leadership returning. The team will be led by head coach, Gabby Lisella, and assistant coach Michelle Farroh. With only three practices in, it’s still too early for a player preview; stay tuned. However, this season is expected to be a good one, again there is lots of talent returning and a lot of new faces. Good luck girls.
October 17, 2008
Prof’s Stroll
A week at a glance for Rowan University’s women’s sports teams. The women’s volleyball team blanked conference opponent Rutgers-Camden on Tuesday night. The ladies won with sets of 25-17, 25-13, and 29-27. Outside hitter Alexis Louie, led the way with 10 kills and 12 digs. The field hockey team was also able to hold their opponents to zero, with a win against visiting Susquehanna University on Wednesday evening. Senior, forward Amanda Greene led all scorers with two goals. Women’s soccer kept the shutout week going, holding Kean University to zero on Wednesday night. Forward, Michelle Carrocino led the way with two goals. Volleyball took the floor again on Thursday night against conference opponent New Jersey City University. The ladies came out with a 3-1 win, with sets of 25-23, 25-18, 21-25, and 29-27. The win brings the ladies to 11-11 overall and 3-3 in the conference. Great week ladies, keep up the good work.
October 10, 2008
Quick glance at Women’s Volleyball
The women’s volleyball team came out on top against conference opponent William Paterson University Tuesday night. According to the university’s athletics website, the match ended in an overall score of 3-1, with sets of 21-25, 25-21,25-21, and 25-23. The win helped the ladies improve to an overall record of 8-11 and 1-3 in the conference. Senior outside hitter, Alexis Louie, led the way for the Prof’s with 11 kills, 15 digs and three service aces. Louie’s fine performances were not only recognized by Her Sideline this week; she was named New Jersey Athletic Conference Player of the Week. She is currently ranked fifth in the conference for digs averaging 3.43 per game. Kudos to you Alexis, keep up the good work.
The volleyball team will be hosting “ Dig Pink”, an event held by high school and college teams to promote Breast Cancer Awareness in the month of October. The event will be held on Tuesday, October 28th at the game against Kean University. Come out an support our women.
October 10, 2008
Peacock earns Rookie of the Week honors for the fourth time
Jena Peacock, a freshman from Williamstown, NJ, wins NJAC Women’s Cross Country Rookie of the Week for the fourth time this season after competing in the Lehigh University’s Paul Short Invitational. Peacock finished 38th overall out of 255 total competitors on the 6k course, recording a season-best time of 23:06, according to Rowan University’s athletics website. Congratulations Jena and goodluck the rest of the season.
September 30, 2008
Profs Stroll
A week at a glance for the women sports teams at Rowan University. Up first, and one of the most exciting of the week are the ladies of the soccer team. Last Wednesday night the Profs took on New Jersey Athletic Conference ( NJAC) rival The College of New Jersey, in a double overtime 1-1 tie. While, the soccer team held on for a tie, the field hockey girls weren’t as lucky, falling to Salisbury University 2-0 on Wednesday night. Thursday night didn’t bring anymore luck to the women sports sidelines at Rowan University. The volleyball team lost 3-0 to Richard Stockton College. The cross country team were able to finish in a strong third place at this past weekends New Jersey Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women Invitational ( NJAIAW). The field hockey team managed to climb their way back to their winning ways with a 2-1 NJAC win against Montclair State University. Thanks for taking a stroll down HER SIDELINE with yours truly. God Bless
September 22, 2008
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