October 4, 1993 - Women's soccer senior forward Anne O'Doherty tied a school record by nailing four goals in Stonehill's 5-2 victory over Bryant.  O'Doherty tied Lisa Cirillo's 1988 mark.  In addition to her four goals, Cirillo's single assist allowed her to retain the single-game points record.



Stonehill Second In 2008-09 Northeast-10 President’s Cup

Stonehill Second In 2008-09 Northeast-10 President's Cup

Mystic, Conn. - For the fifth straight academic year, Stonehill has finished in the top three in the Northeast-10 President's Cup standings it was announced on Monday evening at the Conference's annual awards banquet.

The Presidents' Cup is presented annually to signify overall athletic excellence in the Northeast-10 Conference and is awarded to the institution that compiles the most points based on the placement at the conclusion of the regular season of each of its programs which compete in league championships.

"This recognition is a testament to the preparation, hard work, and success of all our student-athletes, coaches, and staff," said Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Brendan Sullivan. "To be honored as one of the top two institutions in the highly competitive Northeast-10 is an honorable achievement and I'm grateful for all the effort that provided our success this past year."

The Skyhawks (152.5) finished second behind 2008-09 champion, Bentley (165), the only other institution to appear in the top three of the standings in each of the last five years as well.

After reaching a then program best third during the 2004-05 season, the Skyhawks finished first (2005-06), and then recorded a pair of thirds (2006-07, 2007-08).

Stonehill claimed three regular season titles - all coming in the Spring season with women's lacrosse getting a piece of their eleventh consecutive crown, while both men's and women's tennis earned regular season hardware.

The rest of the field includes in order, Le Moyne College (116.5), Southern New Hampshire University (112.5), the College of Saint Rose (107.5), Assumption College (106), University of New Haven (100.5), American International College (95), Franklin Pierce University (93), Saint Anselm College (86), Saint Michael's College (85) and Pace University (58).

In all, six Stonehill teams participated in NCAA postseason play, with men's and women's cross country, men's and women's basketball as well as men's and women's tennis. Both tennis squads also captured Conference tournament crowns during their record-setting seasons.

"I know that our student-athletes, coaches, and staff are hard at work right now with the goal of improving themselves, their team, and this athletic program so that we may achieve even greater heights next year," said Sullivan.

2008-09 Final President's Cup Standings
1. Bentley - 165
2. Stonehill - 152.5
3. So. Connecticut - 139
4. UMass Lowell - 138.5
5. Merrimack - 131
6. Le Moyne - 116.5
7. So. New Hampshire - 112.5
8. Saint Rose - 107.5
9. Assumption - 106
10. New Haven - 100.5
11. American Int'l - 95
12. Franklin Pierce - 93
13. Saint Anselm - 86
14. Saint Michael's - 85
15. Pace - 58