2007 Headlines

Eastern Nazarene edged by Curry, 5-4. 

October 6th, 2007.  Milton, MA.  The Crusaders narrowly missed earning their 7th victory of the season as they fell to the Colonels in a close match today.  While winning at number four through number six singles comfortably, the Crusaders only other point would come from number three doubles Amy Casey/Emily Metcalfe as they battled through extra points to win, 9-7. 

Both number one and two doubles were the Crusaders closest opportunities to gain the victory as ENC's Rachel Bridges/Allison Cammarata lost in extra points, 9-7, and Jillian Farrester/Allison Nowland lost, 8-5.

The Crusaders fall to 6-7, 2-6 and  travel to Gordon on October 9th as they pick up Commonwealth Coast Conference play again.

Eastern Nazarene swept by CCC leading Roger Williams, 9-0.

October 3rd, 2007.  Quincy, MA.  While each singles and doubles result went to the Hawks, senior Haley McCraven (Ipswich, MA/Newburyport) played perfect tennis to lead the Hawks to victory in Commonwealth Coast Conference play today.  With out surrendering one game, McCraven went on to win at #5 singles 6-0, 6-0 and #3 doubles 8-0 on route to the teams 9-0 win.  Despite the loss, Coach Popa was proud of the teams effort against the CCC leaders as the Crusaders battle for one of the final playoff spots.  "The girls are starting to play with a lot of heart and that even makes a 9-0 game exciting to watch.

Eastern Nazarene plays Curry College this Saturday, October 6^th in a match that has playoff implications for each team, as each is vying for what is potential the the final CCC playoff spot. 

Eastern Nazarene beats Wentworth for first CCC win of season, 7-2.

September 26th, 2007.  Quincy, Mass-  Eastern Nazarene swept in doubles and won four of six match points in singles to earn a 7-2 victory and their first Commonwealth Coast Conference win of the season. 

With Crusader freshman Rachel Bridges (Hollis, NH/Hollisbrookline) and sophomore Allison Cammarata (Marion, MA/Bishop Stang) teaming up to win 8-5 at #1 doubles.

Crusaders FR Jillian Farester (Hagerstown, MD/Hagerstown CC) and SR Allison Nowland (Taunton, MA/Taunton) won their doubles match together while they each went to three sets in their singles match to win points for the Crusaders.  Crusaders FR Christina Pohas (Hamilton, MA/Hamilton-Wenham) and SR Amy Casey each won in two sets in singles while Casey teamed up with SR Emily Metcalfe (Pepperell, MA/N. Middlesex) to earn the third and final doubles match point for the Crusaders.

Eastern Nazarene turns around in less than twenty-four hours to play non-conference opponent Bay Path College at 3:30 pm at BPC.

Despite loss Eastern Nazarene plays tight games.

Dudley, Mass-  Senior Emily Metcalfe (Pepperell, MA/N. Middlesex) and SO Amy Casey (Hampden, MA/Minnechaug) won at #3 doubles today, 8-6 as the Crusaders went down to the Nichols Bison 8-1.  And while this was the only point earned for the team, Crusaders Amy Casey, Jillian Farester and Allison Cammarata all played sets to 6-4 before falling to their Bison opponents.  Crusaders #1 singles hitter Rachel Bridges could not finish her match and lost by default due to injury. 

Eastern Nazarene slips to 3-5 overall and 0-4 in conference action.  Eastern Nazarene hosts Wentworth on Tuesday, September 25th at 3:30 pm.

Eastern Nazarene depth tops U/Mass-Boston, 6-3.

September 20th, 2007.  Quincy, MA.  The Crusaders won at #2 and #3 doubles, and then #3 thru #6 singles to take 6 out of 9 match points and triumph over its Dorchester, MA neighbors.  Crusaders SR Allison Nowland (Taunton, MA/Taunton) and FR Jillian Forester (Hagerstown, MD/Hagerstown CC) won their individual matches at #4 and #5 and then teamed up in #2 doubles to get a 3^rd point for the Crusaders.   Likewise, so did SR Emily Metcalfe (Pepperell, MA/N. Middlesex) and SO Amy Casey (Hampden, MA/Minnechaug Regional) for the Crusaders other three points.

Eastern Nazarene travels to Commonwealth Coast Conference opponent Nichols College on Saturday, September 22^nd for their next match.

- ENC Athletics

Eastern Nazarene faces CCC leading Western New England.

 September 18th, 2007.  Quincy, MA.  Crusaders FR Rachel Bridges (Hollis, NH/Hollisbrookline) fought to a 6-2, 6-1 loss in facing the Golden Bears number one singles player Meredith Hughes.  The Crusaders could only slow the Golden bears down from earning their third Commonwealth Coast Conference win of the season.  The Crusaders drew closest to victory in the number two doubles match as SR Allison Nowland (Taunton, MA/Taunton) and SO Allison Cammarata (Marion, MA/Bishop Stang) battled to a 5-8 loss.

Eastern Nazarene picks up play as they host non-conference neighbor U/Mass-Boston on Thursday September 20^th at 3:30 pm. 

Go Crusaders!!!

September 1^st, 2007.  Quincy, Mass. Eastern Nazarene falls in close match against the 2006 North Atlantic Conference champion Becker College, 5-4.

Hosting the same team they fell prey to 7-2 last season, the Crusader’s Women’s Tennis Program showed courage in several matches today as players went from playing doubles over to what would be difficult 3 set singles matches. 

Crusaders So. Allison Cammarata (Marion, MA) and Fr. Rachel Bridges (Hollis, NH) would earn a point for ENC with an 8-5 win in doubles but then go on to difficult singles match losses.

Freshman Jillian Farester (Hagerstown, MD) was able to earn a point in doubles and then pick up a win in 3 set singles match.  The final point for the Crusaders came from Sr. Allison Nowland (Taunton, MA) also winning in a 3 set match. 

Eastern Nazarene travels to Salve Regina University next Friday, Sept. 7^th to begin their Commonwealth Coast Conference season play.

Go Crusaders!