2014 News

Season
Tiger Field Hockey Navigates The Netherlands
Tiger Field Hockey Navigates The Netherlands

Wittenberg field hockey spent a week criss-crossing The Netherlands, playing against top competition and experiencing a new culture.

The Wittenberg Tigers hope to celebrate a few goals on another continent during their offseason training trip to The Netherlands. File Photo | Erin Pence
Tigers Head To The Netherlands For Offseason Training Trip

From May 20-27, 15 Wittenberg field hockey student-athletes and two coaches will participate in a trip that combines cultural and playing opportunities.

File Photo | Erin Pence
Tiger Field Hockey Student-Athletes Claim National Academic Awards

Sixteen Tigers earn National Academic Squad honors for their performance in the classroom during 2014 season.

File Photo | Erin Pence
Wittenberg Field Hockey Earns 2014 Team Academic Award

After posting a team grade point average of 3.38 during the fall 2014 semester, the Tigers earned a National Academic Team Award from the NFHCA.

File Photo | Erin Pence
VIDEO: 2014 Season Highlight Video

Wittenberg's Integrated Media Corps has produced a highlight video from the Tigers' 2014 season.

Vanerstrom, Tickner Earn All-Great Lakes Region Awards
Vanerstrom, Tickner Earn All-Great Lakes Region Awards

Junior midfielder and freshman defender collect first-team and second-team honors, respectively.

Five Tigers Earn Postseason Recognition From NCAC
Five Tigers Earn Postseason Recognition From NCAC

Paige Vanerstrom, Carlijn van den Berg, Brighid Kortyna, Michelle Murray and Zara Tickner garner 2014 All-NCAC awards.

The Tigers capped the 2014 season with a loss at top-seeded Kenyon in the NCAC Tournament semifinals. File Photo | Erin Pence
Tigers Cap 2014 Season With Loss To Kenyon In NCAC Tourney

Semifinal round match-up goes to top-seeded Ladies as Wittenberg finishes campaign with 9-11 overall record.

Maddie Goelz and the Tigers fell to DePauw in the regular season finale, but will be back at it against Kenyon in the NCAC Tournament on Wednesday. File Photo | Erin Pence
Tigers Fall To DePauw In Regular Season Finale

Wittenberg field hockey dropped the regular season finale against the Tigers of DePauw but still heads into the NCAC Tournament confident and capable.

Andrea Mattingly and the Tiger defense recorded their fifth shutout of the 2014 season. File Photo | Erin Pence
Tigers Shut Out Earlham To Gain Spot In NCAC Tournament

First-half goals by Megan Loofbourrow and Beth Warning are all Tigers need as they clinch at least a share of fourth place in league standings.

Brighid Kortyna and the Tigers dropped a 2-1 decision to NCAC rival Ohio Wesleyan. File Photo | Erin Pence
Tigers Stumble In Overtime Against Ohio Wesleyan

After dominant first half, Wittenberg allows late equalizer and then overtime game-winner just 1:36 in the extra session.

Alena Mohler made an impressive defensive save in the second half of a 5-2 loss to Kenyon on Saturday. Photo by Erin Pence '04
Kenyon Mounts Second Half Attack To Overcome Tigers

The Wittenberg field hockey team fell to conference-leading Kenyon College 5-2 on Saturday, but only after playing an impressive first half against the Ladies.

Carlijn van den Berg and the Tigers held on for a 5-4 win at Transylvania. File Photo | Erin Pence
Tigers Hang On For 5-4 Victory At Transylvania

Paige Vanerstrom's hat trick sparks Wittenberg to win in 2014 non-conference finale.

Smith, Warning Named NCAC Players Of The Week
Smith, Warning Named NCAC Players Of The Week

Women's golf junior Maggie Smith placed second at the Pat Clouse Invitational and field hockey senior Beth Warning scored five goals this week.

Carlijn van den Berg was one of five different Tigers to score in a 7-0 win over shorthanded Oberlin. File Photo | Blake Nelson '17
Tigers Overpower Oberlin For 7-0 Win

The Tigers played down a player to match Oberlin’s injury-riddled capacity, but still managed to put all available personnel on the field in a 7-0 win over the Yeowomen.

Zara Tickner and the Tigers moved into sole possession of fourth place in the NCAC with a 3-2 win over Wooster. Photo by Erin Pence
Tigers Pull Out Key NCAC Win Over Wooster

Beth Warning scores three times as Wittenberg gains upper hand in battle for NCAC Tournament positioning.