Hamline junior Simon, ‘a coach’s dream,’ chosen 2019 Laura Hurd Award winner
Hamline junior forward Bre Simon is the recipient of the 2019 Laura Hurd Award (photo: Hamline Athletics).
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St. Thomas’ Palkowski tabbed AHCA Women’s D-III Coach of the Year
For leading his team into the women’s Division III semifinals with a 25-1-2 record, Tom Palkowski of St. Thomas has been chosen as the 2019 CCM/AHCA Women’s Division III Coach of the Year (photo: St. Thomas Athletics).
Women’s D-III NCAA tournament semifinal picks March 15: St. Thomas renews rivalry with Hamline, Adrian looks to make it all-West affair
No. 1 St. Thomas faces a tough test from conference rival No. 4 Hamline, while No. 5 Adrian looks to make it an all-West affair, but No. 2 Plattsburgh is in the way. Olivia Spellmire picks the semis.
Women’s D-III NCAA semifinal previews: Familiar foes find each other again in the semifinal rounds of the national tournament
It’s down to four teams and one weekend in the season. Olivia Spellmire previews the two semifinal matchups. Watch for her coverage all weekend from St. Thomas.
Women’s D-III weekend wrap March 10: St. Thomas survives, Adrian upsets Elmira
St. Thomas survived a tough challenge from Wisconsin-Eau Claire, while Adrian upset Elmira in overtime. Olivia Spellmire recaps the first round of the NCAA Women’s D-III Hockey Tournament.
Women’s D-III quarterfinals NCAA tournament picks: For eight teams, the Frozen Four is right around the corner, and all teams are looking to punch their ticket
The quarterfinal round may see some upsets, particularly with a hot Williams squad facing Plattsburgh and Wisconsin-Eau Claire facing St. Thomas. Olivia Spellmire picks the winners.
Women’s D-III picks March 6: Plattsburgh and Norwich in action
High-powered Plattsburgh and defending national champion Norwich kick off their NCAA tournament drives today. Olivia Spellmire picks the games.
Women’s D-III weekend wrap March 4: The 2019 NCAA tournament field is set, but first, a look at how the conference tournaments closed out
One surprise happened when Wisconsin-Eau Claire rolled over Wisconsin-River Falls, and Williams beat Middlebury for the third this season to claim the NESCAC. The NCAA tournament field is now set.
Women’s D-III weekend picks March 1: 23 teams remain as they all look to earn a bid in the last weekend to the national tournament
The conference tournament semifinals and finals happen this week, and with one or two exceptions, columnist Olivia Spellmire sees the favorites advancing.
Women’s D-III: Last preview of conference tournaments before national bids get decided
The conference tournaments wrap up this weekend, and teams will soon know whether they advance to the NCAA tournament. Olivia Spellmire previews each of the conference tournaments.
Women’s D-III weekend wrap Feb. 25: Middlebury and Norwich avoid major upsets in opening rounds of their conference tournament
Both Middlebury and Norwich avoided upsets in their conference tournaments, while Hamline beat Augsburg to set up a huge MIAC showdown with St. Thomas.
Women’s D-III weekend picks Feb. 22: Road to the NCAA tournament has begun
The women’s D-III conference tournaments feature a lot of action this weekend. Olivia Spellmire dives deep into the possible winners.
Women’s D-III: Conference tournament previews, Pool B and C previews
The conference tournaments start this weekend. Olivia Spellmire previews who she thinks will win the tournaments and the resulting pool A bids to the NCAA tournament, as well as the pool B and C winners.
Women’s D-III weekend wrap Feb. 17: St. Thomas falls for the first time, Williams captures NESCAC regular season, and Wisconsin-River Falls gets revenge
Hamline handed St. Thomas its first loss of the year. Williams defeated Middlebury twice, and St. Scholastica defeated Lake Forest.
Women’s D-III weekend picks Feb. 15: End of regular season matchups will be the deciding factor on who wins their respective conference
It’s playoff central, with top-10 clashes abounding, including No. 1 St. Thomas facing No. 4 Hamline and a rematch between No. 6 Wisconsin-River Falls and No. 7 Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Olivia Spellmire picks the weekend’s contests.
Women’s D-III: Colby in the hunt to find NESCAC title
Colby is riding the momentum of a win over Middlebury as the playoffs start, and is now gunning for the NCAA tournament. To get there, they have to win the NESCAC tournament.
Women’s D-III weekend wrap Feb. 10: Middlebury falls again and Wisconsin-Eau Claire stuns Wisconsin-River Falls
Wisconsin-Eau Claire scored a huge win over rival Wisconsin-River Falls, while Colby became the latest team to upset NESCAC favorite Middlebury.
Women’s D-III weekend picks Feb. 8: Important NESCAC and WIAC matchups
A big battle in Wisconsin sees No. 4 Wisconsin-River Falls take on No. 9 Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Elsewhere, No. 8 Middlebury looks to avoid the upset against Colby.
Women’s D-III: Morrisville finds success early as a program
In just its fourth season, Morrisville is looking for its second trip to the NCAA tournament. Coach Melissa Lomanto is a big part of that. She previously took the Adrian Bulldogs to the NCAA tournament.
Women’s D-III weekend wrap Feb. 4: Mayhem in the NESCAC shakes up the standings and rankings
Both Middlebury and Williams suffered results in the conference that could shake up the rankings, while Saint Benedict tied Augsburg. Olivia Spellmire recaps the weekend.