We're Going Streaking! (2/9/09)

We're Going Streaking!


No, no, no, you can leave your green hats at home, we're not going that type of 'streaking,' but the UNE Athletics program is on a streak of their own, all across the board. Saturday was quite the successful day for the Nor'Easters, as 4 UNE teams were able to bring home victories.
The UNE Women's Swim Team headed out to Worcestor to hit the water against Assumption College. Due to solid performances from Lindsey Baldini and Ali Wagner, who both picked up wins in a couple events, the Nor'easters floated past Assumption 177-85. This is the Swim Team's second straight victory and their fifth out of their last six meets. These Ladies are flying under the radar due to the success of all Winter sports, but they have posted a very impressive 9-3 record.
The Women's Basketball team was victorious on Saturday, and once again doing so in a blowout fashion. This was as close to a 'perfect game' as you can get. The Nor'easters played lock down defense allowing Roger Williams University to shoot an anemic 35% from the field, and shared the ball relentlessly on offense gathering up 23 assists. Three Women were in double figures for the team, including Senior Alli Gamache who had 14 points, and reached the 1,000 point plateau for her career. This is quite a feat for Gamache, who has been a scoring threat throughout her career, especially from beyond the arc. This win pushed the Ladies current win streak to double figures as they prepare to take on the toughest part of their schedule this week. Their hot play should allow quite the contest as they take on an Endicott team that is on a streak of their own. The Gulls have won 8 straight and 14 of 15, including a win against Regis College on Saturday. UNE will play at Endicott on Tuesday night, but no worries for you Nor'easter Nasties, there will be a fan bus headed down to Beverly for both the Women's and Men's games.
If the Women's game gave you any indication of how the Men's game was going to fare, I bet you were wrong. The Nor'easters found themselves at an unusual spot, as they trailed Roger Williams by double digits, putting their historic streak in jeopardy. UNE looked lost for the first half as they were battling a great size differential. The Hawk's had 7 players listed at 6'4'' and above, with freshman Pat Flanagan standing at 6'9.'' Despite trailing by five at the break, UNE was able to overcome shooting just 30% for the game, going on a 14-2 run in the second half, pulling away with a 47-44 win. Sophomore Guard Chas Renthrope was a spark of the bench in the second half, as he swiped the ball 3 times for key possessions late in the second half. This was the lowest scoring affair of the season, but the Nor'Easters were able to extend their win streak to 17 games. The Men will look to keep that steak alive against Endicott on Tuesday night.
On the ice, the Men's hockey team tallied two wins this weekend. On Friday night, the Men traveled down to Bridgewater State College and skated away with a victory 6-2. Despite falling behind BSC in the first period, 2-0, the Nor'easters came out firing on all cylinders in the second, lighting up the red light 5 times. David Woods scored twice, and sophomore goalie Mike Roper made 23 saves, locking up the win. The team had to go north on Saturday, as they faced off with Bates College. This time, the Nor'easters got up in the first period, 2-1, and didn't look back for the rest of the game. UNE came out fast again in the second period, scoring 3 quick unanswered goals, and coasted to victory 6-4. This win makes six straight for the Men's hockey team, who are scoring at will over that streak. Through these six games, the Nor'easters have outscored opponents by a 39-19 margin. Next weekend, the team will end its regular season home campaign as they square off with the University of Maine's club team, and MIT.