2012 News

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Coaches Pick Lin as Landmark's Top Rookie for 2011-12
Coaches Pick Lin as Landmark's Top Rookie for 2011-12

MADISON, N.J. — Ariel Lin (Long Valley, N.J./West Morris Central) earned her way on to the 2012 All-Landmark Conference Women's Tennis Team for both her record-breaking performance at No. 2 in Goucher's singles line-up and for her contributions to the top doubles pairing head coach Sally Baum was able to put together.

Gophers Come Up Short in Bid to Make Landmark Playoffs
Gophers Come Up Short in Bid to Make Landmark Playoffs

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Because of a pair of 5-4 losses earlier this season, Goucher wasn't in control of its own destiny as far as making the upcoming Landmark Conference postseason tournament was concerned. The Gophers needed a win over Moravian and a little help today to nail down a spot in the playoffs.

Lin Claims Single-Season Record for Wins in Singles Play
Lin Claims Single-Season Record for Wins in Singles Play

TOWSON, Md. — When Betsy Weingarten from the Class of 1988 is inducted into Goucher College's Athletics Hall of Fame next week, she will no longer hold the school record for most singles wins in a season by a female tennis player.

Landmark Goes with Lin as Week's Top Female Tennis Player
Landmark Goes with Lin as Week's Top Female Tennis Player

MADISON, N.J. — Ariel Lin (Long Valley, N.J./West Morris Central), a freshman who plays primarily at No. 2 in Goucher's singles lineup, has been selected Women's Tennis Player of the Week in the Landmark Conference for April 9-15.

Lin Equals School Record with 18th Win in Singles Play
Lin Equals School Record with 18th Win in Singles Play

TOWSON, Md. — Goucher remained in contention for a berth in the upcoming Landmark Conference postseason tournament by handling Juniata, 6-3, this afternoon.

Gophers' Postseason Chances Take Hit from Cardinals
Gophers' Postseason Chances Take Hit from Cardinals

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The odds of Goucher being one of the four teams that makes it into the Landmark Conference postseason tournament took a huge drop today when the Gophers were dealt a 6-3 setback by Catholic.

Gophers Trip Up Spartans with Five Wins in Singles Play
Gophers Trip Up Spartans with Five Wins in Singles Play

TOWSON, Md. — In all nine of Goucher's wins this season, the Gophers prevailed in at least two doubles matches and held the lead going into singles play. By the same token, in each of their five losses, they were down either 2-1 or 3-0 at the conclusion of the doubles competition.

Gophers Pin Resounding 9-0 Setback on Lions
Gophers Pin Resounding 9-0 Setback on Lions

TOWSON, Md. — Goucher swept the three doubles matches for only the fourth time all season this afternoon on the way to a resounding 9-0 triumph over Bryn Athyn.

Gophers Pin First Landmark Setback on Rangers
Gophers Pin First Landmark Setback on Rangers

TOWSON, Md. — Goucher made certain that nobody will go undefeated through the Landmark Conference's regular season by turning back Drew, 6-3, this afternoon.

Resumption of Suspended Match Produces Sad Ending
Resumption of Suspended Match Produces Sad Ending

TOWSON, Md. — Goucher's Landmark Conference match against Susquehanna that was postponed two times and even suspended once by darkness was concluded today.

Gophers Drop One Doubles Match, Still Turn Back Seahawks
Gophers Drop One Doubles Match, Still Turn Back Seahawks

TOWSON, Md. — Goucher came out of doubles play with only a 2-1 lead over St. Mary's (Md.) this afternoon, but the Gophers proceeded to prevail in all six singles matches on the way to a convincing 8-1 triumph over the Seahawks.

Gophers End Skid, Pin 9-0 Setback on Green Terror
Gophers End Skid, Pin 9-0 Setback on Green Terror

WESTMINSTER, Md. — With another Landmark Conference match just two days away, Goucher desperately wanted to bring an end to its three-match losing streak by defeating McDaniel this afternoon.

Gophers Suffer Second 5-4 Setback in Span of Two Days
Gophers Suffer Second 5-4 Setback in Span of Two Days

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — For the second day in a row, Goucher was down 2-1 at the conclusion of doubles play and head coach Sally Baum's squad couldn't overcome that deficit with a 3-3 split of the singles matches. The Gophers bowed to Christopher Newport by the same count of 5-4 this afternoon that they did to Scranton yesterday.

3-3 Split at Singles Allows Royals to Nip Gophers
3-3 Split at Singles Allows Royals to Nip Gophers

TOWSON, Md. — Goucher gained a split of the six singles matches, but that still left head coach Sally Baum's Gophers one point short of overtaking Scranton in this afternoon's Landmark Conference match. The Royals, who prevailed in two of the three doubles match, came out on top, 5-4.

Lin Secures Only Point for Gophers in Loss to Eagles
Lin Secures Only Point for Gophers in Loss to Eagles

ORLANDO, Fla. — Freshman Ariel Lin (Long Valley, N.J./West Morris Central) improved to 9-1 in singles play this season, but the win she achieved at No. 2 singles provided Goucher with its only point in an 8-1 loss to Wisconsin-La Crosse today.

2010-11 All-Goucher Team Comes Out During Ceremony
2010-11 All-Goucher Team Comes Out During Ceremony

TOWSON, Md. — The 2010-11 All-Goucher Team was introduced during a ceremony this afternoon on Beldon Field prior to the women's soccer team's Landmark Conference game against Susquehanna.