Mount Holyoke Athletics

		Golf Qualifies for NCAA National Championships For the fourth time in program history, the Mount Holyoke College women's golf team has qualified for the NCAA Division III National Championships. The 2008 tournament will take place at the Centennial Oaks Golf Club in Waverly, Iowa from Tuesday, May 13 through Friday, May 16. A total of 20 teams and 11 individuals will participate in the event, which will be hosted by Warburg College. Complete Tournament Coverage May 8, 2008

		Awards Handed Out at Annual Athletic Banquet The Mount Holyoke College Department of Athletics hosted its annual awards celebration on Wednesday evening in Chapin Auditorium. Individuals from all 14 varsity teams were honored. Associate Athletic Director Lori Hendricks served as the event's emcee. Download Banquet Program May 8, 2008

		NEWMAC Announces Spring Academic All-Conference Squads The New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) recently announced its 2008 Spring Academic All-Conference Teams. Twenty-four Mount Holyoke College student-athletes were recognized for their achievements in their respective sports as well as in the classroom. Academic All-Conference Teams were selected for the women's lacrosse, women's outdoor track and field and women's rowing. May 7, 2008

		NEWMAC Announces Women's Lacrosse All-Conference Awards The New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) recently announced its 2008 women's lacrosse postseason awards. For the second season in a row, Babson College senior Anita Martignetti was named NEWMAC Player of the Year. Teammate Sarah Macary earned NEWMAC Rookie of the Year honors, while Vanessa Cox of MIT was selected as the league's Coach of the Year. Mount Holyoke College received the NEWMAC Sportsmanship award. May 7, 2008

		Mount Holyoke to Donate Docks to Holyoke Rows When the Friends of Rowing raised $14,000 to purchase a new dock for the MHC crew team, head coach Jeanne Friedman knew precisely what to do with the old one: It will be donated to Holyoke Rows, a nonprofit organization based at the city's Jones Ferry River Access Center. May 5, 2008

		Outdoor Track and Field Competes in New England Regional Championships Several members of the Mount Holyoke College women's outdoor track and field team competed in the NCAA Division III New England Regional Championships this weekend at the Coast Guard Academy. Of the 28 teams earning points at the event, the Lyons finished in 22nd place. Williams College was the overall team champion. May 3, 2008

		Crew Races in New England Rowing Championships The Mount Holyoke College women's crew team competed in the New England Rowing Championships today at Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester, Mass. All three varsity eight boats, as well as the novice boat, participated for the Lyons. May 3, 2008

		Dressage Team Earns National Championship The Mount Holyoke College dressage team won championship honors in Intercollegiate Dressage Association Nationals this weekend at Mount Holyoke Equestrian Center. April 28, 2008

		Mount Holyoke Meets Japan for Soccer Friendly Mount Holyoke's soccer team faced off against a team of travelling Japanese All-Stars on March 29. The Japanese team is playing a series of exhibition games while on tour in the U.S. March 31, 2008

		Mount Holyoke Athletics Honors Laurie Priest The Mount Holyoke College Athletic Department hosted a surprise tribute to Laurie Priest at Thursday's basketball contest versus RPI. A halftime ceremony highlighted the event, which was organized by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). Priest, the Chair of Physical Education and Director of Athletics at the College since 1989, was recently named one of "The 100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America" by the Institute for International Sport. November 30, 2007

		Mount Holyoke Director of Athletics Laurie Priest Named One Of "The 100 Most Influential Sports Educators In America" Laurie Priest, Chair of Physical Education and Director of Athletics at Mount Holyoke College since 1989, has been named one of "The 100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America" by the Institute for International Sport. October 18, 2007

		Mount Holyoke Set to Debut Turf Field The Mount Holyoke College Department of Physical Education and Athletics will receive a boost this weekend, when its new $5.9 million outdoor track and field facility hosts an official contest for the first time. September 14, 2007