2015 Simmons College Women's Soccer News
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Soccer Earns NSCAA College Team Academic Award for 2015-16 Season
October 06, 2016KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Simmons College women's soccer team has been named a recipient of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Team Academic Award for the 2015-16 academic year it was announced today. The honor is given to soccer programs throughout the United States for exemplary performance in the classroom as a team. -
Soccer Lands Four on GNAC All-Conference Team
November 09, 2015WINTHROP, Mass. – Simmons College women’s soccer players Ali Berkman (Natick, Mass.) and Issy Verrilli (Naugatuck, Conn.) were both named to the Great Northeast Athletic Conference First Team, while Kashka Gammon (Nashua, N.H.) and Greer Gilbert (Falmouth, Mass.) were each tabbed to the Second Team, it was announced today by the league. Victoria Russo (Braintree, Mass.) was also selected to the All-Sportsmanship Team for the Sharks.
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Soccer Edged by Saint Joseph (Conn.), 1-0, in GNAC Quarterfinals
October 31, 2015BOSTON, Mass. - The number four-seeded Simmons College women's soccer team's season came to an end this afternoon with a 1-0 loss to number five seed University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Championship Tournament Quarterfinals.
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Soccer Falls at Springfield College in Regular-Season Finale, 2-0
October 27, 2015SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Simmons College women's soccer team was defeated by host Springfield College, 2-0, on this evening at Brock-Affleck Field in Springfield, Mass. The Sharks fall to 9-9-0 on the season, while the Pride improve to 12-2-1.
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Berkman Leads Soccer to 4-0 Win at Anna Maria; Sharks Clinch a Home Playoff Match
October 24, 2015PAXTON, Mass. - Senior midfielder Ali Berkman (Natick, Mass.) netted a pair of goals to lead the Simmons College women's soccer team over host Anna Maria College, 4-0, this afternoon in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference match at AMCAT Field in Paxton, Mass. The Sharks improve to 9-8-0 overall, including 8-3-0 in league play, while the AMCATS fall to 3-12-1 and 1-8-1. Simmons secured the number four seed in the GNAC Championship Tournament with the win.
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Soccer Edged in Overtime at Johnson & Wales, 2-1
October 21, 2015PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Simmons College women's soccer team was edged in overtime by host Johnson & Wales University, 2-1, this evening in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference match at the Scotts MG Complex in Providence, R.I. The Sharks fall to 8-8-0 overall and 7-3-0 in league play, while the Wildcats win their fifth straight league match to improve to 10-6-1 and 8-1-1.
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Soccer Edged by Saint Joseph (Conn.), 1-0
October 17, 2015BOSTON, Mass. - The Simmons College women's soccer team was defeated by visiting University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) this afternoon, 1-0, in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference match on Winsor Field in Boston, Mass. The Sharks fall to 8-7-0 on the season, including 7-2-0 in league play, while the Blue Jays improve to 7-7-0 and 5-4-0.
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Gilbert Lifts Soccer over Emmanuel in Overtime, 2-1
October 13, 2015BOSTON, Mass. - Senior forward Greer Gilbert (Falmouth, Mass.) netted both goals, including the game-winner in overtime to give the Simmons College women's soccer team a 2-1 victory over host Emmanuel College this evening on Clemente Field in Boston, Mass. The Sharks win their fifth straight to improve to 8-6-0 overall and 7-1-0 in league play, while the Saints fall to 8-8-0 and 6-2-0.
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Gammon Named ECAC New England & GNAC Soccer Player of the Week Again
October 12, 2015WINTHROP, Mass. – Simmons women’s soccer player Kashka Gammon (Nashua, N.H.) was named the Corvias Eastern College Athletic Conference and Great Northeast Athletic Conference Women’s Soccer Player of the Week for the week of October 5-11, it was announced by each league. Gammon earns the award from both organizations for the second straight week.
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Gammon Leads Soccer to Fourth Straight Win with 2-0 Defeat of Host Suffolk
October 10, 2015EAST BOSTON, Mass. - Sophomore Kashka Gammon (Nashua, N.H.) tallied a pair of goals for her third straight multiple-goal effort to lead the Simmons College women's soccer team to a 2-0 victory over host Suffolk University this evening in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference match at James A. Sartori Stadium in East Boston, Mass. The Sharks win their fourth straight match for their longest win streak since 2006 and improve to 7-6-0 overall and 6-1-0 in league play to clinch a playoff spot in the GNAC Championship Tournament. The Rams fall to 3-11-0 and 2-5-0.
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Gammon Hat Trick Leads Soccer at Norwich, 4-1
October 07, 2015NORTHFIELD, Vt. - Sophomore forward Kashka Gammon (Nashua, N.H.) registered her first career hat trick to lead the Simmons College women's soccer team to a 4-1 victory over host Norwich University this evening in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference match in Northfield, Vt. The Sharks win their third straight match to improve to 6-6-0 overall and 5-1-0 in league play, while the Cadets fall to 2-8-1 and 0-5-1.
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Gammon Named ECAC New England and GNAC Women's Soccer Co-Player of the Week
October 05, 2015WINTHROP, Mass. – Simmons College women’s soccer player Kashka Gammon (Nashua, N.H.) was named the Eastern College Athletic Conference New England and Great Northeast Athletic Conference Corvias Women’s Soccer Co-Player of the Week for the week of September 28 to October 4, it was announced by each league.
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Gammon Nets Pair of Goals to lead Soccer at Rivier, 4-0
October 03, 2015NASHUA, N.H. - Sophomore forward Kashka Gammon (Nashua, N.H.) made her homecoming a good one, netting a career-best two goals to lead the Simmons College women's soccer team to a 4-0 victory over host Rivier University in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference match this afternoon at Raider Field in Nashua, N.H. The Sharks improve to 5-6-0 and 4-1-0 with their second straight conference win and shutout, while the Raiders fall to 2-6-1 and 0-5-0.
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Elliott, Berkman Lead Soccer over Mount Ida, 8-0
September 30, 2015BOSTON, Mass. – Six different players scored for the Simmons College women’s soccer team, including two goals each from senior midfielder Ali Berkman (Natick, Mass.) and first year forward Mikayla Elliott (Lowell, Mass.) to lead the team to an 8-0 victory over visiting Mount Ida College this evening in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference match on Winsor Field in Boston, Mass. The Sharks improve to 4-6-0 overall and 3-1-0 in league play, while the Mustangs fall to 2-4-4 and 0-2-2.
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Soccer Falls at Lasell, 4-0
September 26, 2015AUBURNDALE, Mass. - The Simmons College women's soccer team was defeated by host Lasell College, 4-0, this afternoon in a Great Northeast Athletic Conferenece contest at Taylor Field in Auburndale, Mass. The Sharks fall to 3-6-0 overall and 2-1-0 in league play, while the Lasers improve to 4-3-1 and 3-0-0.
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Soccer Edged by Westfield State, 1-0
September 22, 2015BOSTON, Mass. – The Simmons College women's soccer team was defeated by visiting Westfield State University, 1-0, this evening on Winsor Field in Boston, Mass. The Sharks fall to 3-5-0 on the season, while the Owls improve to 3-3-0.
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Berkman Leads Soccer over Albertus Magnus, 2-1
September 19, 2015BOSTON, Mass. – Senior forward Ali Berkman (Natick, Mass.) netted a pair of goals to match her career high and lead the Simmons College women’s soccer team to a 2-1 victory over visiting Albertus Magnus College this afternoon in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference match at Winsor Field in Boston, Mass. The Sharks have won three of their last four matches to improve to 3-4-0 and a perfect 2-0-0 in league play, while the Falcons fall to 1-3-2 and 1-1-0.
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Gilbert Named ECAC New England and GNAC Women's Soccer Player of the Week
September 15, 2015BOSTON, Mass. – Simmons College women’s soccer player Greer Gilbert (Falmouth, Mass.) was named the Corvias Eastern College Athletic Conference New England Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week and Great Northeast Athletic Conference Player of the Week for the week of September 7-13, it was announced by each league.
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Soccer Edged at Lesley, 1-0
September 15, 2015CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - In an extremely evenly matched game, the Simmons College women's soccer team was edged by host Lesley University, 1-0, this evening at Edward Field in Cambridge, Mass. The Sharks fall to 2-4-0 on the season, while the Lynx improve to 3-3-0.
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Elliott Named GNAC Women's Soccer Rookie of the Week
September 14, 2015BOSTON, Mass. – Simmons College women’s soccer player Mikayla Elliott (Lowell, Mass.) was named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Women’s Soccer Rookie of the Week for the week of September 7-13, it was announced today by the league.
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Gilbert Leads Soccer over Saint Joseph's, 3-1, in GNAC Opener
September 12, 2015BOSTON, Mass. – Senior forward Greer Gilbert (Falmouth, Mass.) netted a pair of goals and assisted on another to lead the Simmons College women’s soccer team to a 3-1 victory over visiting Saint Joseph’s College (Maine) this afternoon in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference match on Winsor Field in Boston, Mass. The Sharks improve to 2-3-0 overall and 1-0-0 in GNAC play, while the Monks fall to 1-3-0 and 0-1-0.
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Gilbert Lifts Soccer Over Eastern Connecticut in Overtime, 3-2, to Complete Comeback
September 09, 2015MANSFIELD, Conn. – Senior forward Greer Gilbert (Falmouth, Mass.) scored 2:20 into sudden death overtime to give the Simmons College women’s soccer team a 3-2 victory over host Eastern Connecticut State University this evening at the Mansfield Outdoor Complex in Mansfield, Conn. The Sharks snap a three-match losing skid to improve to 1-3-0 on the season, while handing Eastern (2-1-1) its first loss and defeating the Warriors after being shut out in the first two meetings in the series.
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Soccer Falls at Babson, 6-0
September 06, 2015BABSON PARK, Mass. - The Simmons College women's socccer team was beaten by host Babson College, 6-0, this afternoon in the Babson Classic at Babson Park, Mass. The Sharks fall to 0-3 on the season, while the Beavers improve to a perfect 3-0.
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Soccer Defeated at Wellesley, 2-0
September 05, 2015WELLESLEY, Mass. - The Simmons College women's soccer team was defeated by host Wellesley College, 2-0, this afternoon in the Babson Classic in Wellesley, Mass. The Sharks fall to 0-2 on the season, while the Blue improve to 1-0.
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Soccer Edged by Smith, 1-0, in Season Opener
September 01, 2015BOSTON, Mass. – Senior goalie Briana Hayes (Manorville, N.Y.) stopped nine shots for the Simmons College women's soccer team, but it wasn't enough as visiting Smith College came away with a 1-0 victory in the season opener for both teams this evening on Winsor Field in Boston, Mass. The Pioneers improve to 1-0 on the year, while the Sharks fall to 0-1.
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Soccer Looks to Experience in Quest for GNAC Crown
September 01, 2015BOSTON, Mass. - There are certain things that are valuable to a team that can't be coached and one of them is experience. The Simmons College Women's Soccer has been there, done that with 11 seniors returning, including six, who have started the majority of their respective careers. All told, the Sharks return all but one starter from last year's squad that finished third in the conference standings. Simmons is battle-tested and knows what it takes to get to the playoffs and will look to return to the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Tournament and challenge for the league title.
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Soccer Announces 2015-16 Recruiting Class
June 13, 2015BOSTON, Mass. - Simmons College Soccer has announced its 2015-16 recruiting class to begin regular season play in the fall of 2015.
