News for 17 September 2022
All the news for Saturday 17 September 2022
Winning gold at Asian Games is the target: Savita Punia
Sabi Hussain
Savita Punia. (Hockey India Photo)
NEW DELHI: The images of the Indian women's hockey team players sobbing inconsolably after their heartbreaking loss to Great Britain in their bronze medal playoff match at the Tokyo Olympics are still vivid in the minds of the fans.
Hockey captain Manpreet Singh told teammate not to play well in order to get friend into squad
Sjoerd Marijne, who was the coach of the men’s team before leading the women’s side to a historic fourth-place finish at the Olympics last year, has made this claim in his soon-to-be-released book titled 'Will Power'.
by Mihir Vasavda
Sjoerd Marijne with Manpreet Singh. (File Photo)
About four years ago, when Sjoerd Marijne, then coach of the Indian men’s hockey team, picked a teenage player to represent India at the Commonwealth Games, he was convinced a new star had been discovered. However, when the player flopped in Gold Coast, Marijne was “deeply mystified”. At first, he thought it was because of the pressure of playing in a major tournament. But later, he says, he got to know that captain Manpreet Singh had allegedly told the player “to stop playing so well”.
Penang put a dozen goals past 'poor' Sarawak
By Jugjet Singh
KUALA LUMPUR: Penang went on a 12-0 rampage against Sarawak in Group B of the men's Malaysia Games hockey tournament in Bukit Jalil today.
USIU-A eye top three as Mombasa Sports Club host doubleheader
By Washington Onyango 
USIU-A women celebrate their win against Lakers after a KHU Women's Premier League match in Kisumu.[Washington Onyango.Standard]
United States International University of Africa (USIU-A) men’s hockey club will be seeking to move second in the 2022 Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) Men’s Premier League standings when they host Wazalendo in a top-four clash set to be played at City Park on Sunday.
Dave Reid retires from Scottish Hockey
Dave Reid has retired after 32 years with Scottish Hockey as a coach. Dave has contributed in a variety of different roles down the years, most recently as a coach for Scotland men.
Bam Inducted into Maryland Athletics Hall of Fame
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Katie (O’Donnell) Bam was the best player in the nation before she played her first collegiate game.
Field Hockey Pushes #1 Wildcats To Final Horn In 4-3 Loss
PHILADELPHIA – The University of Pennsylvania field hockey team pushed the reigning national champions to the final whistle on Friday afternoon at Ellen Vagelos Field, carrying a lead into the half before falling to No. 1 Northwestern, 4-3.
No. 2 UNC field hockey defeats No. 4 Louisville, 3-0, in fourth straight shutout win
By Kaitlyn Schmidt
First-year midfielder Grace Poutebaum (16) clashes sticks as she goes for the ball. UNC beat Duke 4-1 away on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022. Photo by Gillian Faski | The Daily Tar Heel
Suffocating corners and shot opportunities, the No. 2 UNC field hockey team (7-0, 1-0 ACC) posted its fourth straight shutout win, beating No. 4 Louisville (6-1, 0-1 ACC) 3-0.
No. 3 Maryland field hockey scrapes past No. 23 Ohio State, 4-2
Taylor Lyons
Leah Crouse runs during Maryland field hockey’s 2-1 win over Harvard on Sept. 9, 2022. (Riley Sims/The Diamondback)
Every time it looked as though Maryland field hockey made progress toward taking a lead, Ohio State was there with an answer.
Field Hockey Falls In MAC Opener
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – The Central Michigan field hockey team fell just short on Friday dropping a 3-2 decision to Bellarmine in its Mid-American Conference opener at Cristy Freese Field.
Ohio Field Hockey Falls to Miami on the Road
OXFORD, Ohio – The Ohio field hockey team (3-2, 0-1 MAC) opened Mid-American Conference play on Friday afternoon (Sept. 16), falling to Miami (4-3, 1-0 MAC), 3-0, at the Miami Field Hockey Complex.
No. 19 Field Hockey Wins B1G Opener at Michigan State in OT
Puck Winter’s first collegiate goal tied the contest with five minutes remaining before Iris Langejans won it in overtime with a penalty stroke
EAST LANSING, Mich. – No. 19 Rutgers field hockey (4-3) battled back to win its Big Ten opener at Michigan State (3-2) on Friday afternoon by a 3-2 score in overtime. The Scarlet Knights' last three wins have all come in extra time
ODU Field Hockey Was Dominant Against Big East Rival UConn, Yet Falls in Double OT, 2-1
Coach Andrew Griffiths said improving Monarchs played their best game of the season
By Harry Minium
NORFOLK, Va. – Field hockey can be a maddening sport. You can thoroughly dominate an opponent, but if the ball doesn't bounce your way, you can still lose.
Field Hockey Tops No. 16 William & Mary in Shutout Fashion
HARRISONBURG, Va. – Senior Eveline Zwager's first-quarter goal was the difference maker as James Madison topped William & Mary, 1-0, on Friday night at the JMU Field Hockey Complex.
Spider Hockey Falls in Nail-biter at No. 17 Wake Forest, 4-3
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The University of Richmond field hockey team battled Friday afternoon, but fell 4-3 to No. 17 Wake Forest at Kentner Stadium.
Indiana field hockey looks to continue win streak against No. 5 Iowa, Longwood
By Charlie Huiras
Then-freshman forward Hailey Couch keeps the ball away from Michigan State back Baily Higgins on Oct. 5, 2018, at the IU Field Hockey Complex. Indiana is set to face Big Ten opponent Iowa on the road Friday before coming home to face Longwood University on Sunday. IDS file photo and Anna Tiplick
This weekend, Indiana field hockey will look to extend its five-game win streak against its first Big Ten opponent on the road. The weekend doubleheader begins against No. 5 Iowa at 5 p.m. Friday in Iowa City, Iowa before the team travels home to face Longwood University at 11 a.m. Sunday.
Former England Hockey player, 100, receives honorary degree after campaign
A 100-year-old former England women’s hockey player is thought to be the oldest living recipient to have received an honorary degree.