2014 News

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Defender Pioneers Animal Rights Advocacy at Goucher
Defender Pioneers Animal Rights Advocacy at Goucher

TOWSON, Md. — At first glance, it would appear that the amount of dedication Thomas Rakes puts into Goucher’s athletic department would prevent him from having time to work on anything else.

SAAC Hosts One Family Dodgeball Tournament
SAAC Hosts One Family Dodgeball Tournament

TOWSON, Md. — Roughly 250 Goucher students, faculty and staff members gathered on Sunday to participate in the One Family Dodgeball Tournament, an event organized by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee to help raise money for the scholarship fund honoring former men’s lacrosse player Matt Gabriel.

Ingram Earns Spot on USILA Div. III All-America Team
Ingram Earns Spot on USILA Div. III All-America Team

PERRY, N.Y. — Pierce Ingram (Austin, Texas/Westwood) became the eighth individual in the history of Goucher's men's lacrosse program to earn Division III All-America honors when he was on the list for 2014 released today by the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association.

Six Gophers Named to Spring All-Sportsmanship Team
Six Gophers Named to Spring All-Sportsmanship Team

TOWSON, Md. — The Landmark Conference announced the Spring All-Sportsmanship Teams this morning, with six student-athletes from Goucher among the 55 recognized.

Landmark Reveals Spring 2014 Academic Honor Roll
Landmark Reveals Spring 2014 Academic Honor Roll

TOWSON, Md. — Twenty-nine student-athletes from Goucher were among the 330 that earned a spot on the Landmark Conference 2014 Spring Academic Honor Roll.

Department's Top Award Goes to Senior Midfielder
Department's Top Award Goes to Senior Midfielder

TOWSON, Md. — A senior midfielder on the men's lacrosse team was presented with the Coaches Award this evening during Goucher's annual Athletics Awards Ceremony in Kraushaar Auditorium.

Student-Athletes Pick Up Honors at Convocation
Student-Athletes Pick Up Honors at Convocation

TOWSON, Md. — The Goucher community gathered in Kraushaar Auditorium this afternoon for Convocation, the annual celebration of the academic and artisitic achievements of its students.

Gophers Bow to Crusaders in Landmark Finals
Gophers Bow to Crusaders in Landmark Finals

SELINSGROVE, Pa. — Goucher wiped out a three-goal deficit in the third quarter by scoring three times in a span of less than two minutes. But Susquehanna responded by tallying five of the next six goals on the way to a 9-6 victory over the Gophers this evening on Sassafras Field in the finals of the 2014 Landmark Conference championship tournament.

Gophers Ambush Royals, Advance to Play Crusaders
Gophers Ambush Royals, Advance to Play Crusaders

SCRANTON, Pa. — Goucher earned a spot in the championship game of the Landmark Conference postseason tournament for the fifth time in the seven-year history of the conference by ambushing second-seeded Scranton, 8-4, tonight in the semifinals.

Six From Goucher Earn All-Landmark Recognition
Six From Goucher Earn All-Landmark Recognition

TOWSON, Md. — Goucher placed six players, including all three of its starting midfielders, on the 2014 All-Landmark Conference Men's Lacrosse Team.

Royals Prevent Gophers From Being No. 1 Seed
Royals Prevent Gophers From Being No. 1 Seed

TOWSON, Md. — It was a game in which Goucher never led and was down by as many as three goals at one point in the third quarter, but when Owen Demmerly (Medford, N.J./Shawnee) scored for the second time in the fourth period this afternoon, head coach Brian Kelly's squad trailed Scranton by only a goal and still had 33 seconds to try to make up the difference.

Morgan, Wiszumerski Each Earn POTW Recognition
Morgan, Wiszumerski Each Earn POTW Recognition

TOWSON, Md. — Sam Morgan and Karl Wiszumerski each played a key role in Goucher clinching a playoff spot last week, and their efforts were rewarded by the Landmark Conference this afternoon, with the tandem recognized as the league’s Men’s Lacrosse Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively.

Gophers Turn Back Cardinals, Clinch Playoff Berth
Gophers Turn Back Cardinals, Clinch Playoff Berth

TOWSON, Md. — There was some question as to whether Goucher's game against Catholic would even be played today since it was only three days after the tragic death of sophomore midfielder Matt Gabriel (Austin, Texas/Westlake).

Lions Limit Gophers to 26 Shots, Claim 14-7 Victory
Lions Limit Gophers to 26 Shots, Claim 14-7 Victory

READING, Pa. — After holding its last three opponents to a combined total of 12 goals, Goucher allowed Albright to score 14 times. The Lions also managed to limit the visiting Gophers to only four even-strength goals the entire contest, which ended 14-7 in favor of the home team.

NCAA Division III Week - Pierce Ingram, Max Roach
NCAA Division III Week - Pierce Ingram, Max Roach

TOWSON, Md. — Today marks the beginning of the third annual Division III Week, celebrating the accomplishments of the NCAA’s largest division. Goucher is proud to join approximately 450 Division III schools in celebrating the academic and athletic accomplishments of student-athletes, as well as their leadership, community service and campus involvement.

Gophers Pin 13-7 Setback on Defending Champions
Gophers Pin 13-7 Setback on Defending Champions

SELINSGROVE, Pa. — Five different Goucher players scored during a six-goal run that spanned the first and second quarters and gave head coach Brian Kelly's squad a 6-1 lead over Susquehanna this afternoon. Four of the five added at least one goal as the Gophers opened the second half with six consecutive goals to assume a 12-2 advantage over the defending Landmark Conference champions.