SC Field Hockey Team (1969-70)

This is a photograph of the first of two Springfield College field hockey teams that played during the 1969-1970 academic year. In this case, “first” and “second” teams were likely the forerunners of the varsity and junior varsity division. Left to right, the players shown are [back row] Jan D. Luchsinger, Cynthia Bacon, Linda MacDonald, Inez Rovengno, Karen Mahar, Sue Tierney, Jeanne P. Farrell, Coach Diane Potter, [front row] Pamela A. Hixon, Linda E. Arslenian, Joanne B. Benscoter, Robyn Lorimer, and Deborah M. Morgan.Jan Luchsinger wrote about their season for the 1970 Massasoit: “Under the excellent leadership of Coach Diane Potter, graduate Barbara Viesa, and captain and high scorer Joanne Benscoter, the Women’s Field Hockey Team finished its third consecutive undefeated season last fall with a 9-0 record. The season began with three games against two of Springfield’s toughest opponents: University of Massachusetts, 1-0 and 2-0, and Southern Connecticut, 4-2. With these substantial wins uner their belt, it was winning all the way for the Springfield girls, beating Mt. Holyoke 6-0 and University of Bridgeport 9-1. In a sports day at Skidmore College, Springfield was again on top, with victories over Keene of New Hampshire 1-0, Skidmore 2-0, and Bouve-Northeaster 1-0. In the final game of the seasons, the girls put the icing on the cake with a victory over Southern Connecticut, 2-1 and a total scoring record of 28 goals for Springfield and 4 goals against. The team will be bidding farewell to graduating senior, Sue Tierney, a four year member of the team whose contributions will be missed.”Debbie Otto donated a digitization of this image to the archives. She has the physical item