During this unprecedented time when we are without sporting events, the Holy Cross Vault will take a look back at old stories about some of the Crusaders' top moments in recent years. Our long and storied history is filled with memories of championships, record-setting performances and accomplishments that defied the odds. The Holy Cross Vault will give you a chance to re-live some of your favorite moments from the past, or learn for the first time about things you might have missed.
This week, we look back to Nov. 4, 2000, when the Holy Cross field hockey team downed Bucknell 4-1 to win the Patriot League title.
WORCESTER, Mass. - Holy Cross senior forward Colleen Schmitt scored two goals, including the game-winner, to lead the Crusaders to a 4-1 victory over Bucknell in the championship game of the 2000 Patriot League field hockey tournament.
Schmitt got the ball rolling for Holy Cross as she scored on a pass from sophomore Liz Tutella with 20:05 left in the first half to put Holy Cross up 1-0. She scored the eventual game winner five minutes later taking the feed from junior Mary Beth Clark to make it 2-0 in favor of Holy Cross. Tutella scored the third goal on an assist from senior Jes Gulino with two minutes left in the first half to make it a 3-0 Crusader lead at the break. Clark sealed the game for Holy Cross with an unassisted goal with 4:35 left in the game. Bucknell avoided the shutout with 2:25 left in the second half, when junior midfielder Dena Ebert scored an unassisted goal to bring the score to 4-1, but the afternoon belonged to the Crusaders as they outshoot the Bison 27-3.
Freshman goalie Jennifer Corsilli made one save in the net for the Crusaders, while Sonja Wettergreen made 18 saves for the Bison.
Holy Cross senior co-captain Annie Lavigne was selected the tournament most valuable player for her leadership at the center midfield position. She was able to control the pace of the play in both games and posted several key interceptions. Due to her play in the midfield, Holy Cross was able to keep the ball in the offensive zone and dominate play in both games.
The Crusaders are back in action when they host an NCAA play-in game against Stanford on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 1:00 p.m. Stanford advanced to the play-in game by defeating California, 2-0, in the Northern Pacific Field Hockey Conference championship game.
