2017-18 Bay Path University Soccer News
2017 NECC All-Conference Awards selected by coaches announced
November 13, 2017
Four "Wildcats" selected for the NECC All-Conference Teams.
NECC Women's Soccer Championships Pairing released
October 27, 2017
#5 seed Bay Path to travel to #4 Becker on Saturday for 1st Rd. NECC Game
Bay Path Falls 5-0 to NECC Rival Southern Vermont
October 25, 2017
Helming, Thibodeau and Maynard Honored in Senior Day Activities LONGMEADOW, Mass. – Bay Path hosted New England Collegiate Conference opponent Southern Vermont College in another women’s soccer match, where the Mountaineers defeated the Wildcats 5-0 on Senior Day. Three seniors were recognized in their final home match of the year including two year member and midfielder Samantha Maynard (Chicopee, Mass.) and two four-year starters in defender Krysten Thibodeau (Dalton, Mass.) and forward Elena Helming (Maplewood, N.J.).
Bay Path Falls 5-0 to NECC Rival Southern Vermont
October 25, 2017
Helming, Thibodeau and Maynard Honored in Senior Day Activities LONGMEADOW, Mass. – Bay Path hosted New England Collegiate Conference opponent Southern Vermont College in another women’s soccer match, where the Mountaineers defeated the Wildcats 5-0 on Senior Day. Three seniors were recognized in their final home match of the year including two year member and midfielder Samantha Maynard (Chicopee, Mass.) and two four-year starters in defender Krysten Thibodeau (Dalton, Mass.) and forward Elena Helming (Maplewood, N.J.).
Wildcats Falls in Double Overtime Heartbreaker 2-1 to Elms
October 19, 2017
Bay Path holds Pink Out Game LONGMEADOW, Mass. – Senior forward Brie Voight (Springfield, Mass.) came in clutch for the Blazers scoring both goals including the game winner during the second sudden death overtime period finding the back of the net in 102nd minute of play breaking up the tie taking the win 2-1 over the host Wildcats of Bay Path University. Despite the heartbreaker, the Wildcats’ junior forward Jailinne Ruiz (Hadley, Mass.) scored at the end of the first breaking up the shut-out. Bay Path held their annual Pink Out game helping raise awareness and money supporting National Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Becker Tops Bay Path 2-0 in NECC Women’s Soccer Action
October 11, 2017
LONGMEADOW, Mass. – The Becker College women’s soccer team picked up an important win in New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) play, earning a 2-0 victory over Bay Path University Wednesday afternoon at Ryan Field. Sophomore Caitlyn Esposito (East Haven, Conn.) grabbed a game-high six saves for Bay Path, while Becker junior Jordyn Martel (Chicopee, Mass.) collected four in a winning effort.
Bay Path Women Sink Buccaneers 5-2
October 03, 2017
LONGMEADOW, Mass. – Jailinne Ruiz (Hadley, Mass.) scored the final four goals of the match and added an assist as Bay Path University extended its unbeaten streak to seven straight matches with a 5-2 victory over visiting Massachusetts Maritime Academy in non-conference women’s soccer action Tuesday afternoon at Ryan Field. In addition to ranking second in all of NCAA Division III with 19 goals on the season, Ruiz’ assist made it a career-high nine-point match for the talented junior. With two assists on the day, Megan Mackie moved into a tie for the national lead in NCAA Division III with 11 helpers.
Helming Nets Hat Trick for 7-0 Shutout of Wheelock
September 30, 2017
LONGMEADOW, Mass.- Senior forward Elena Helming (Maplewood, N.J.) led the way for Bay Path scoring a hat-trick in the first thirty minutes of play leading the “Maroon” Wildcats to a 7-0 shut-out of New England Collegiate Conference opponents the “Blue and Gold” Wildcats of Wheelock College. Bay Path is now 5-2-1 on the season and 3-0-0 in the NECC, while Wheelock falls to 1-7-0 on the year and 0-3-0 in conference play.
Herring named NECC Women's Soccer Rookie of the Week
September 25, 2017
Rebekah Herring was named NECC Rookie of the Week ending September 24, 2017 by the NECC Commissioners Office
Ruiz Jolts Wildcats to 11-0 Shut-Out of Pine Manor
September 20, 2017
LONGMEADOW, Mass.- Junior forward Jai Ruiz (Hadley, Mass.) came out ready to battle scoring a hat-trick in the first three minutes of play leading the Wildcats of Bay Path. She added a fourth goal in the seventh minute before Head Coach Jamey Mercer gave her a much deserved break. Mercer would clear his bench giving ample playing time to all of his eligible student-athletes in an 11-0 shut-out of the Gators of Pine Manor today at Ryan Field in NCAA Division III regional women’s soccer action.
Wildcats Land Falcons 4-2 in Home Opener
September 13, 2017
LONGMEADOW, Mass.- Junior forward Megan Mackie (APO, AE) led the way for the Wildcats scoring one goal and three assists enroute to a 4-2 victory over Fisher College today in their home opener at Ryan field in NCAA DIII women's soccer action. Mackie started the ball rolling for bay Path netting the first goal off a pass from junior forward Jai Ruiz (Hadley, Mass.) at 22 minutes on the clock. Fisher would answer the Wildcats at 39:00 minutes off a made penalty kick by senior midfielder Holly Lesperance (Litchfield, N.H.). The score would remain knotted 1-1 heading into the half-time break.