Men's Ice Hockey Advances to NESCAC Championship, Finishes As Runners Up
The Men's Ice Hockey team ended the regular season two weeks ago as NESCAC regular season champions, earning the right to host the championship rounds of the conference tournament. After bouncing Tufts in the first round, the semifinal and final rounds were set to fill the O'Neil | O'Donnell Forum.
Facing Hamilton on Saturday, the Mules played with the energy and ferocity that they have been known for throughout the season. Tied up 2-2 in the second period, Colby opened the floodgates with three consecutive goals to stretch their lead to 5-2. With a final score of 6-4, Colby advanced to fight for the NESCAC crown against Trinity on Sunday.
In Sunday's Championship game, Trinity scored a goal in each period to tip the ice for a 3-0 lead. Sophomore Jack Sullivan put Colby on the board with just under four minutes to play, setting fire to the sold out home crowd. An ensuing Trinity penalty led NESCAC Coach of the Year Blaise MacDonald to pull his goalie for a 6 on 4 advantage, looking to close the two-goal gap. The Bantams responded, regaining possession and finding an empty net en route to a 4-1 victory and their sixth NESCAC Championship.
Colby ends the year as the NESCAC regular season champion, the NESCAC tournament runners-up, with a 17-6-2 record.
Women's Ice Hockey Earns Programs First NCAA Tournament Bid
Colby traveled to Middlebury for the semifinal round of the conference tournament, facing the Mammoths of Amherst College. After a scoreless first period, Amherst scored late in the second frame to head to the third with a 1-0 lead.
Seconds into the final frame, Meg Rittenhouse scored her 11th goal of the season, tying the score at one apiece. Scoreless the rest of the way, the Mules and Mammoths entered overtime for the second time this season. With shots flying at both ends, Amherst was able to score seven minutes into the extra period to advance to the conference championship.
With Sunday nights NCAA Tournament draw, the #9 Mules learned that they had earned an at large bid to the national showcase, the first NCAA appearance in program history. Colby heads to Plattsburgh St. Saturday to take on the #2 Cardinals in the Round of 8. The puck drops at 3:00pm. Fans can stream the game at the link below.
Men's and Women's Ice Hockey Combines to Collect 10 Conference Awards
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Women's Lacrosse Upsets #2 Tufts to Open 2022
Facing the second-ranked Tufts University Saturday, the Colby Mules stepped toe to toe with the Jumbos. Last season, Tufts advanced to the National title game, falling to top-ranked Salisbury. The Mules entered Saturday's game ranked 15th across Division III, looking to put a stamp on opening day.
Junior Annie Eddy scored two goals in each half and first-year Julia Jardina tallied a hat trick in her first collegiate game, but the story of the day was Colby's defense. Holding the Jumbos to four goals on the day, their lowest tally since 2015, Colby defeated Tufts 9-4. Goalie Emily Podgorni tied a career-high with 15 saves, earning NESCAC Player of the Week honors with a 0.789 Save Percentage.
Colby is 1-0 to start the 2022 season.
Baseball Sweeps Owls in Opener
The Colby Baseball team welcomed UMaine Presque Isle for a twin bill to open their 2022 season. In game 1, the Mules were in control from the start. With three runs in the second inning, and adding one in the fifth and two in the sixth, Colby rode six innings of 1-hit baseball from righty starter Elijah Cohen to a 6-0 win.
In the second game, the Owls closed an early Colby lead with two runs in the fifth, making it a 3-2 game. The Mules responded with four runs in their half of the fifth, and four more in the sixth, to cruise to an 11-2 victory. Sophomore Brady O'Brien went 3-7 on the day with a home run, five RBI, three runs scored, and two stolen bases.
Colby is 2-0 to start the 2022 season.
Men's Lacrosse Opens on the Road at #3 Tufts
Opening the 2022 season in Medford, Mass., the Men's Lacrosse team faced off against one of the top teams in the nation. Last season, Tufts advanced all the way to the semifinals of the NCAA tournament before falling to eventual champion RIT.
Against the Mules Saturday, the Jumbos controlled faceoffs early and executed in the offensive end, building a 23-3 first half lead. Colby would play even throughout the second half but was unable to narrow the score. Tufts emerged the victor 27-7. Junior Jake Surette was the leading scorer for the Mules with two goals and an assist.
Colby is 0-1 to start the 2022 season.
Men's and Women's Squash Closes Out Season at CSA Individual Championships
With team competition over, members of the Colby Squash team traveled to Philadelphia to compete in the CSA Individual Championship. Andrea Lee faced off against the top players in the nation in the A Division: Ramsay Cup, while Dylan Tymkiw (right) played in the B Division: Molloy Cup South. Despite both losing their first two matches, the All-NESCAC duo improved their rankings on the year.
Special thank you to the photographers who helped make this production possible: Tom Bartol, Cole Burkhart '24, Steve Cheney P25, Nancy Dauphinais '25, Paula Dauphinais '25, Jamie Fiedorek '25, Steve Fuller @flyingpoint, Michael Garrett P23, Michael Maher, Anna Patten '23, Ellie Sawyer P25, Aicha Thiero '24, Ben Wheeler