2012 News

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USTFCCCA Recognizes Goucher for Academic Achievement
USTFCCCA Recognizes Goucher for Academic Achievement

NEW ORLEANS, La. — Both of Goucher's track and field programs were recognized today by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association for the academic accomplishments of the student-athletes in 2011-12.

Phillips Takes Off, Lands in 20th Place in Long Jump
Phillips Takes Off, Lands in 20th Place in Long Jump

CLAREMONT, Calif. — Goucher's Destiny Phillips (Washington, D.C./Dunbar) finished in 20th place in the long jump today at the 2012 NCAA Division III Women's Outdoor Track & Field Championships.

NCAA Offically Accepts Phillips into Women's Long Jump
NCAA Offically Accepts Phillips into Women's Long Jump

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Goucher's Destiny Phillips (Washington, D.C./Dunbar) will compete against 21 other participants in the long jump at the 2012 NCAA Division III Women's Outdoor Track & Field Championships, the NCAA announced today.

Phillips Strengthens NCAA Chances in Long Jump
Phillips Strengthens NCAA Chances in Long Jump

SWARTHMORE, Pa. — Goucher's Destiny Phillips (Washington, D.C./Dunbar) strengthened her chances of qualifying to compete at the 2012 NCAA Division III Women's Track & Field Championships later this month in Claremont, Calif., with her performance in the long jump at today's Tuppeny Twilight Last Chance Meet.

Coaches Agree on Phillips as Landmark's Top Rookie
Coaches Agree on Phillips as Landmark's Top Rookie

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — One became a three-time Landmark Conference champion in the same event. The other a Landmark Conference champion in three events.

Zidanic Runs Second-Fastest 3000 SC in Program History
Zidanic Runs Second-Fastest 3000 SC in Program History

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Katelynn Zidanic (York, Pa./Central York) ran the second-fastest 3,000-meter steeplechase in the history of Goucher's women's outdoor track and field program at the Greyhound Invitational today.

Gophers Score 35 Points, Finish in Eighth Place
Gophers Score 35 Points, Finish in Eighth Place

GRANTHAM, Pa. — Goucher had an individual place as high as third in an event today at the Messiah Invitational.

Phillips Finishes as Runner-Up to Shaffer in Heptathlon
Phillips Finishes as Runner-Up to Shaffer in Heptathlon

GRANTHAM, Pa. — Goucher's Destiny Phillips (Washington, D.C./Dunbar) finished in second place behind Angela Shaffer from Juniata in the women's heptathlon at the Messiah Invitational today.

Phillips Takes First in Long Jump, Second in Hurdle Events
Phillips Takes First in Long Jump, Second in Hurdle Events

TOWSON, Md. — The host school finished in fourth place today at the Goucher Track & Field Classic. In addition to scoring 73 points, the Gophers came away from the meet with new school records in the 100-meter hurdles, the 5,000-meter run, the long jump and the javelin.

Zidanic, Rain Surpass All-Time Bests in 3000 SC, Javelin
Zidanic, Rain Surpass All-Time Bests in 3000 SC, Javelin

TOWSON, Md. — Nobody in the history of Goucher's women's outdoor track and field program had ever finished the 3,000-meter steeplechase in under 12 minutes nor had anybody ever tossed the javelin farther than 99 feet — until today.

Goucher Produces Pair of Top Performers for March 19-25
Goucher Produces Pair of Top Performers for March 19-25

MADISON, N.J. — Goucher produced two of the 14 recipients of Player of the Week honors from the Landmark Conference that were announced today. Destiny Phillips (Washington, D.C./Dunbar), a freshman on the women's outdoor track and field team, and Pierce Ingram (Austin, Texas/Westwood), a sophomore midfielder on the men's lacrosse team, were recognized for their performances for March 19-25.

Phillips Proves Best in Both Hurdles, Two Additional Events
Phillips Proves Best in Both Hurdles, Two Additional Events

HUNTINGDON, Pa. — Destiny Phillips (Washington, D.C./Dunbar) placed first in four individual events and also ran a leg on Goucher's entry that was the first to cross the finish line in the 4 x 100-meter relay at the Juniata Invitational, which was conducted today.

Phillips Crosses Finish Line First in 100-Meter Hurdles
Phillips Crosses Finish Line First in 100-Meter Hurdles

LYNCHBURG, Va. — Goucher's Destiny Phillips (Washington, D.C./Dunbar) placed first in the 100-meter hurdles today at the Dr. Jack M. Toms Open.

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.