Greyhounds stopped by Pace in football, 27-20;
Student-Athlete Candlelight Service THURSDAY

WORCESTER, Mass. --- Pace University took advantage of six Assumption College turnovers en route to a statistically improbable, 27-20, non-conference football win over the Greyhounds this past Saturday. The Greyhounds had twice the total offense (315-148), more first downs (17 10) and a wide advantage in time of possession (33:35-26:25).

Sophomore running back HERBERT WOODARD (Salem, NJ/Salem) was a spark for the Greyhounds with two touchdowns (2 yard run, 74-yard reception), 54 yards rushing, four receptions for 96 yards and a punt return for 29 yards---179 yards of all-purpose offense. Freshman running back Riedrick Alceus rushed 22 times for 86 yards and caught three passes for 12 yards and scored one touchdown to lead the Setters' offense.

The game started in favor the visitors as Pace fumbled the opening kickoff. Hounds' freshman ZACK OKOLOWITCZ (Cranston, RI/Cranston West) kicked to the Pace 28 where sophomore NATE KUFFREY (Attleboro, MA/Attleboro) forced a fumble recovered by sophomore RYAN CROWLEY (Norfolk, MA/Xaverian).

Sophomore quarterback JOSH RATACIK (Manchester, NH/Central) completed his first pass to sophomore wide out MARCUS NICHOLS (Salem, NJ/Salem) before Woodard rushed four straight times, finally into the endzone (two yards). Okolowitcz kicked the conversion for 7-0 lead just 2:32 into the first period. It did not last long as Eric Ortega returned the ensuing kickoff 84 yards for a touchdown. Ali Mourtada kicked the score-tying conversion.

The Greyhounds then drove 72 yards in 18 plays chewing up 10:11 off-the clock. Woodard carried 10 times for 31 yards to dominate the drive. Sophomore quarterback ANDY KUPEC (Wyckoff, NJ/Indian Hills) was a major factor in the drive keeping to pick up two key first downs . . . one on a fourth-and-two and the second on a third-and-one. He then found sophomore wide receiver DOMINIQUE PRICE (Worcester, MA/Holy Name) on an alley-oop pass in the corner of the endzone on a eight-yard scoring play. Defensive end Lee Robinson blocked Okolowitcz' conversion attempt and defensive back Ruben Pagan returned the ball to the Assumption 15 in a two-point conversion attempt---point-saving tackle by Crowley and sophomore linebacker STEVE COTA (San Diego, CA/Saint Augustine/Canterbury).

The Setters then converted an interception by linebacker Jesus Cardona and ensuing 17-yard return to the Assumption eight into the go-ahead touchdown. Alceus scored on the first play and Mourtada kicked the conversion for a 14-13 advantage. On the next series Kupec found Woodard on a 74-yard touchdown pass to give the Hounds the lead at halftime. Okolowitcz kicked the conversion to make it 20-14. The 74-yard play is the ninth longest pass-play in Greyhounds' football history.

Despite leading by just six points at the break, the Greyhounds dominated the statistics: 247-51 in total offense, 15-2 in first downs and 20:14-9:46 in time of possession. Kupec finished 11-for-14 for 151 yards and two touchdowns.
The Setters would score 13 unanswered points in the third period to account for the final score.

They parlayed another mistake by the Greyhounds---this time a blocked punt by Cardona and recovery by defensive back Taylor McGinnis at the Assumption 22. Quarterback Ray Gregg fired a 14-yard completion to tight end Andy Kulak, Alceus rushed up-the-middle for three more and finally Gregg scored from five yards out. Mourtada kicked the conversion which put Pace in front to stay, 21-20.

Linebacker Max Katzner added a 24-yard interception return for a touchdown with 52 seconds left to account for the final.
GREYHOUNDS NOTES: sophomore running back HERBERT WOODARD (Salem, NJ/Salem) carried 21 times for 54 yards increasing his career marks to 214 carries (17th Greyhounds with over 200 carries) and 1,055 yards . . . he now has 78 career points (tied for 12th place with Steve Thompson '95) . . . postgraduate tight end JAKE LONGENECKER (Fernandina Beach, FL/Manchester West, NH) now has 79 catches for 989 yards (he will become the eighth Greyhound with 1,000 yards receiving) . . . senior wide receiver JOEY FABIANO (Westwood, MA/Westwood) now has 73 receptions for 830 yards . . .

FOOTBALL

COACH: Adam FULLER (Sacred Heart '98)
CAPTAINS: Chris MARTINO '09 and David CANNEY '10
RECORD TO DATE: Won 0, Lost 2, Tied 0
NORTHEAST-10 CONFERENCE TO DATE: Won 0, Lost 0, Tied 0

NORTHEAST-10 CONFERENCE WEEKLY HONOR ROLL: HERBERT WOODARD (So., RB, Salem, NJ/Salem): scored two touchdowns, (two-yard run and a 74-yard reception) against Pace. Had 54 total yards rushing, four receptions for 96 yards and a punt return for 29 yards for 179 all purpose yards. DUSTIN ZITZMANN (Jr., LB, Pinellas Park, FL/Dixie Hollins): had 3-6--9 tackles, one sack (-3 yards) and a pass pressure at Pace.

STATISTICAL LEADERS: Dominique PRICE (So., WR, Worcester, MA/Holy Name) (13 rec., 143 yards, 1 TD); Joey FABIANO (Sr., WR, Westwood, MA/Westwood) (12 rec., 85 yards, 1 TD); Herbert WOODARD (So., RB, Salem, NJ/Salem) (9 rec., 120 yards, 1 TD, 5 punt returns, 10.6 average/2nd NE-10); Geoffrey MOCK (Fr., Manchester, NH/Central) (9 kickoff returns, 174 yards, 19.3 average/5th NE-10); Greg NOWAK (Fr., Oak Bluff) (10 punts, 45.7 average/leads NE-10); Dustin ZITZMANN (Jr., LB, Pinellas Park, FL/Dixie Hollins) (9-10--19 tackles/3rd NE-10); Chris MARTINO (Sr., DB, Lindcroft, NJ/Middletown South) (10-6--16 tackles/6th NE-10); Dan HICKEY (Sr., LB, Auburn, MA/Auburn) (2 interceptions/2nd NE-10)

GREYHOUNDS SCHEDULE/RESULTS:
Aug. 30 at Sacred Heart Lost, 21-42
Sep. 6 at Pace (nc) Lost, 20-27
Sep. 19 at Merrimack * 7 p.m.
Sep. 27 SAINT ANSELM * 1 p.m. FALL HOMECOMING
Oct. 3 at Bentley * 7 p.m.
Oct. 11 PACE * 1 p.m.
Oct. 18 at Stonehill * 1 p.m.
Oct. 25 AMERICAN INT'L. * 1 p.m. FAMILY DAY
Nov. 1 at S. Conn. State * 1 p.m.
Nov. 8 MERRIMACK (nc) 1 p.m. SENIOR DAY

MEN'S SOCCER

COACH: Jeremy BONOMO (Southern New Hampshire '05)
CAPTAIN: Paul MURPHY (Sr., F, Wilbraham, MA/Minnechaug)
RECORD TO DATE: Won 0, Lost 1, Tied 1
NORTHEAST-10 CONFERENCE TO DATE: Won 0, Lost 0, Tied 1

NORTHEAST-10 CONFERENCE WEEKLY HONOR ROLL: SCOTT BUCHOLZ (Fr., M, Seymour, CT/Seymour): in conference game at American International, his first career goal proved to be the game-tying goal with nine seconds remaining in regulation. The game ended in a 1-1 overtime tie.

STATISTICAL LEADERS: Paul MURPHY (Sr., Wilbraham, MA/ Minnechaug) (1-0--2); Scott BUCHOLZ (Fr., M, Seymour, CT/Seymour) (1-0--2); Brandon SULLIVAN (So., GK, Halesite, NY/Saint Dominic) (200 minutes, 15 saves, .833 save oct., 1.35 goals-against average)

GREYHOUNDS SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
Aug. 30 at Queens, NY Lost, 1-2
Sep. 5 at American Int'l. * Tied, 1-1, ot
Sep. 10 BENTLEY * 7 p.m. HOME OPENER
Sep. 13 STONEHILL * 1 p.m.
Sep. 16 LE MOYNE * 3:30 p.m.
Sep. 19 CONCORDIA, NY 7 p.m.
Sep. 21 at Caldwell, NJ 2 p.m.
Sep. 24 at Saint Rose * 4 p.m.
Sep. 27 at New Haven * 1 p.m.
Sep. 30 S. CONN. STATE * 7 p.m.
Oct. 8 at S. New Hampshire * 7 p.m.
Oct. 11 at Franklin Pierce * 7 p.m.
Oct. 15 MASS. LOWELL * 7 p.m.
Oct. 18 FELICIAN , NJ 2 p.m.
Oct. 22 MERRIMACK * 3:30 p.m.
Oct. 25 at Saint Michael's * 3:30 p.m.
Oct. 28 SAINT ANSELM * 7 p.m. SENIOR DAY
Northeast-10 Conference PLAYOFFS: Nov. 2, 5 and 8, 2008

WOMEN'S SOCCER

COACH: Neil STAFFORD (Southern New Hampshire '95)
CAPTAINS: Kelley DEWALT '10 (Jr., M/D, Londonderry, NH/Londonderry) and Katelyn DOLAN (Jr., GK, Ludlow, MA/Ludlow)
RECORD TO DATE: Won 1, Lost 1, Tied 0
NORTHEAST-10 CONFERENCE TO DATE: Won 0, Lost 0, Tied 0

STATISTICAL LEADERS: Jami STRYCULA (Fr., F, Bradford, MA/Haverhill) (1-0--2); Kirsten CHIRICHETTI (Fr., F, Billerica, MA/Billerica) (1 0--2) . . . Lauren KEATING (So., GK, Nashua, NH/Nashua North), 300 minutes, 12 saves, .800 save pct., 0.90 goals-against average

GREYHOUNDS SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
Aug. 29 GEORGIAN COURT Won, 1-0
Sep. 2 L.I.U.-C.W. POST Lost, 1-2
Sep. 3 at Bentley * Lost, 0-1
Sep. 9 PACE * 7 p.m.
Sep. 13 at Stonehill * 1 p.m.
Sep. 17 at Le Moyne * 4 p.m.
Sep. 20 ADELPHI, NY 1 p.m.
Sep. 23 SAINT ROSE * 7 p.m.
Sep. 28 NEW HAVEN * 1 p.m.
Oct. 1 at S. Conn. State * 7 p.m.
Oct. 4 at Dowling, NY 2 p.m.
Oct. 7 S. NEW HAMPSHIRE * 7 p.m.
Oct. 12 FRANKLIN PIERCE * 1 p.m.
Oct. 15 at Mass. Lowell * 7 p.m.
Oct. 18 AMERICAN INT'L. * 11 a.m.
Oct. 21 at Merrimack * 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 24 SAINT MICHAEL'S * 7 p.m. SENIOR DAY
Oct. 28 at Saint Anselm * 3:30 p.m.
Northeast-10 Conference PLAYOFFS: Nov. 2, 6 and 9, 2008

FIELD HOCKEY

COACH: Deb DRAPER (Bridgewater State '80)
CAPTAINS: Sandy GARNEY '09 and Brittany FORD '09
RECORD TO DATE: Won 1, Lost 2
NORTHEAST-10 CONFERENCE TO DATE: Won 0, Lost 1

NORTHEAST-10 CONFERENCE WEEKLY HONOR ROLL: SANDY GARNEY (Sr., F, Charlton, MA/Shepherd Hill): scored two goals in a 1-1 weekend. The first goal of the season came in a 3-2 victory over Adelphi and she also scored against No. 8 ranked L.I.U.-C.W. Post.

STATISTICAL LEADERS: Hillary ZYSK (Jr., F, Walpole, MA/Walpole) (1-1--3); Sandy GARNEY (Sr., F, Charlton, MA/Shepherd Hill) (1-1--3); Danielle LUONGO (So., GK, Northboro, MA/Algonquin) (195:22, 13 saves, .591 save pct., 4.15 goals against average
GREYHOUNDS SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
Sep. 4 SAINT ANSELM * Lost, 0-2
Sep. 6 at Adelphi, NY Won, 3-2
Sep. 7 at L.I.U.-C.W. Post Lost, 2-5
Sep. 10 AMERICAN INT'L. * 4 p.m.
Sep. 13 at Franklin Pierce * 1 p.m.
Sep. 16 S. CONN. STATE * 7 p.m.
Sep. 18 MASS. LOWELL * 7 p.m.
Sep. 20 at Saint Michael's * 2 p.m.
Sep. 24 at Stonehill * 7 p.m.
Sep. 26 BENTLEY * 7 p.m.
Sep. 30 MERRIMACK * 4 p.m.
Oct. 2 at Saint Anselm * 3:30 p.m.
Oct. 6 at Merrimack * 3:30 p.m.
Oct. 9 at American Int'l. * 7 p.m. at Holyoke H.S.
Oct. 10 FRANKLIN PIERCE * 7 p.m.
Oct. 14 at S. Conn. State * 7 p.m.
Oct. 16 at Mass. Lowell * 7 p.m.
Oct. 19 SAINT MICHAEL'S * 2 p.m.
Oct. 22 STONEHILL * 7 p.m. SENIOR DAY
Oct. 25 at Bentley * 1 p.m.
Northeast-10 Conference PLAYOFFS: Oct. 29, Nov. 1 and 2, 2008

WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL

COACH: Gary PATCH (Portland State)
CAPTAINS: Jessica HALLER '10 and Sarah SULLIVAN '10
RECORD TO DATE: Won 1, Lost 1
NORTHEAST-10 CONFERENCE TO DATE: Won 0, Lost 0

NORTHEAST-10 CONFERENCE WEEKLY HONOR ROLL: MARILISA STRAND (So., SET, Sarasota, FL/Cardinal Mooney): in a 1-1 weekend she recorded 55 assists (9.17 per game) and also had eight digs with eight kills on 10 attacks with no attack errors.

STATISTICAL LEADERS: Jessica HALLER (Jr., OH, Meriden, CT/Maloney) (13 kills, 14 digs); Samantha LUPINSKI (Fr., MB, Waltham, MA/Waltham) (11 kills, .318 hitting pct.); Marilisa STRAND (So., Set, Sarasota, FL/Cardinal Mooney) (55 assists, 8 kills, .800 hitting pct.); Kelly BLUMENAUER (Jr., Libero, Islip Terrace, NY/East Islip) (24 digs)

GREYHOUNDS SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
Sep. 6 Worcester City Tournament hosted by Worcester State College
vs. WPI Won, 3-0
vs. Clark Lost, 0-3
Sep. 9 at Franklin Pierce * 7 p.m.
Sep. 13 Assumption College Mixer
NYACK 11 a.m.
SAINT ANSELM (nc) 3 p.m.
Sep. 17 S. CONN. STATE * 7 p.m.
Sep. 21 LE MOYNE * 1 p.m.
Sep. 27 Stonehill College Mixer
at Stonehill (nc) 11 a.m.
Concordia, NY 1 p.m.
Oct. 1 SAINT ROSE * 7 p.m.
Oct. 4 at Saint Michael's * 2 p.m.
Oct. 9 at Bentley * 7 p.m.
Oct. 11 at S. New Hampshire * 1 p.m.
Oct. 15 PACE * 7 p.m.
Oct. 18 AMERICAN INT'L. * 4 p.m.
Oct. 21 MERRIMACK * 7 p.m.
Oct. 25 at Saint Anselm * 11 a.m.
Oct. 29 at New Haven * 7 p.m.
Nov. 1 at Mass. Lowell * 1 p.m.
Nov. 7 STONEHILL * 7 p.m. SENIOR DAY
Northeast-10 Conference PLAYOFFS, Nov. 14-15, at Pace University

MEN & WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY

COACH: Gary JUSSEAUME (Worcester State '73)
CAPTAINS: Chris O'DAY '10 and Heather GOSTYLA '09
GREYHOUNDS SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
Sep. 13 Saint Anselm College Invitational (M) 10 a.m./(W) 11 a.m.
Sep. 20 UMass Dartmouth Invitational (W) 12 noon/(M) 1:15 p.m.
Sep. 27 Worcester City Championship (M) 10 a.m./(W) 11 a.m.
Oct. 4 Keene State Invitational (M) 10 a.m./(W) 11 a.m.
Oct. 11 New England Invitational (M) 10 a.m./(W) 11 a.m. @ Franklin Park, Boston, MA
Oct. 18 Williams College Invitational (M) 11:30 a.m./(W) 12:30 p.m.
Oct. 25 Northeast-10 Championship (M) 10 a.m./(W) 11 a.m.
Nov. 9 N.C.A.A. Division II Regionals (M) 10 a.m./(W) 11 a.m. @ Franklin Park, Boston, MA
Nov. 22 N.C.A.A. Division II Nationals TBA @ Slippery Rock, PA University

WOMEN'S SWIMMING & DIVING

COACH: Dr. Stuart CROMARTY (Boston University '84)
CAPTAINS: Megan CLASBY '09 and Laura MICCICHE '10
GREYHOUNDS SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
Oct. 10 WPI 6 p.m.
Oct. 24 ELMS 7 p.m.
Oct. 26 Bentley College Invitational 12 noon
Nov. 8 at Saint Joseph, CT/with Regis 1 p.m.
Nov. 15 U. Massachusetts Dartmouth Invitational
Nov. 21 at Eastern Connecticut 6 p.m.
Dec. 5-7 Northeast-10 Conference Championships
at Southern Connecticut State University
Jan. 23 Worcester City Championships 7 p.m.
with Holy Cross, WPI, Clark at Holy Cross College
Jan. 24 Worcester City Championships
with Holy Cross, WPI, Clark at Holy Cross College
Jan. 31 at Norwich/with Saint Michael's 1 p.m.
Feb. 7 UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND 12 noon
Feb. 20-22 NEISDA Championships
at Tripp Athletic Center, U. of Massachusetts Dartmouth

MEN'S GOLF

COACH: Tim BIBAUD (Holy Cross '81)
CAPTAINS: Rob YOUNKER '09, Tyler JOHNSON '09, Jamie FARREA '09
GREYHOUNDS SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
Sep. 14-15 Dowling College Invitational
Long Island National G.C., Riverhead, NY (36 holes)
Sep. 16 Assumption College Shoot Out
Cyprian Keyes G.C., Boylston, MA (18 holes)
Sep. 21-22 ECAC Division II Championship
Long Island National G.C., Riverhead, NY (36 holes)
Sep. 28-29 Northeast-10 Conference Championship
The Orchards G.C., South Hadley, MA (36 holes)
Oct. 5-6 Post University Eagle Shoot Out
Wintonbury Hills G.C., Bloomfield, CT (36 holes)
Oct. 20-21 New England Championship
The Captains Course, Brewser, MA (36 holes)
Spring Schedule Announced in February 2009

WOMEN'S ROWING

COACH: Jason BOYLE (California-Berkeley '00)
CAPTAINS: Christina ROSSI '09 and Sandy MC DANIEL '09
GREYHOUNDS SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
Oct. 5 Textile River Regatta
Merrimack River, Lowell, MA
Oct. 11 New Hampshire Championships
Merrimack River, Pembroke, NH
Oct. 12 Quinsigamond Snake Regatta
Lake Quinsigamond, Shrewsbury, MA
Oct. 18 Head of the Charles
Charles River, Boston, MA
Oct. 25 Quinsigamond Novice Championships
Lake Quinsigamond, Shrewsbury, MA
Spring Schedule Announced in February 2009

WOMEN'S TENNIS

COACH: Lorene WASHBURN (Fitchburg State '79)
CAPTAINS: Caitlin HARVEY '10 and Grace FOX '11
GREYHOUNDS SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
Sep. 14 Hall of Fame Doubles Tournament hosted by Salve Regina University
Sep. 21 at Saint Michael's * 2 p.m.
Oct. 4 at New Haven * 1 p.m.
Oct. 12 at Franklin Pierce * 3 p.m.
Spring Schedule Announced in February 2009

OTHER GREYHOUND NEWS

STUDENT-ATHLETE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE: What has become a fast growing tradition at Assumption College, the Greyhounds will stage their ninth annual Student-Athlete Candlelight Service in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit this THURSDAY (September 11, 2008) beginning at 9 p.m. The purpose of the event, born out of a dream and initial groundwork of the late Brother Robert Beaulac, A.A., nine years ago, is to unite all of the student-athletes and coaches at the College and declare their intentions to be held to the highest standards of personal integrity and honor.
Sportsmanship, a selfless sense of behavior, and a promise to their teammates, school and fans, whom they represent, that they will strive for a standard of excellence that reflects the dedication and honor of all members of the college community. The program concluded with all student-athletes reciting the Assumption College Student-Athlete Honor Code together.

Scripture readings will be made by women's basketball senior captain BETHANY PLASSKI (Fall River, MA/Durfee) and men's lacrosse junior captain MIKE SJOGREN (Leiceester, MA/Saint John's). Two student-athletes will reflect on their experiences: women's cross country captain HEATHER GOSTYLA (Bloomfield, CT/Northwest Catholic) and baseball senior JEFF BARBALE (Charlton, MA/Saint Peter-Marian).

UP TO DATE NEWS ITEMS: former Hound trackster MATT STARR '04 is headed back to the MidEast for a second tour of duty with the U.S. Army . . . Matt was in town last weekend to help the Residential Life staff move in the Class of 2012 . . . Starr was ably assisted by members of the men and women's cross country, women's field hockey, women's soccer and women's volleyball teams. Football and men's soccer, also back for preseason, were on-the-road for regular-season games . . . former Hounds basketball player ALEX POPP '08 is new to the hoop staff at Daniel Webster College . . . former Hounds lineman DAN BOYLE '04 is the new head coach at North High School in Worcester and former Hounds football assistant JIM PISEGNA is the new man at Burncoat High (Worcester) . . . former defensive coordinator PETER LEONARD '02 is new on the staff at Holy Cross College . . . former football player, now professional wrestler JOHN STAGIKAS '01 (AKA John Hurricane Walter), is back after an extended tour of Japan . . .

SOFTBALL FALL EXHIBITION SCHEDULE:
Sept. 14 Assumption College Fall Tournament
Sept. 20-21 ECAC Tournament at Leominster, MA
Sept. 27 Alumni Game, 9 a.m.
Sept. 28 at Franklin Pierce, 12 noon
Oct. 4 Massachusetts Lowell Fall Tournament
Oct. 5 at Holy Cross, 12 noon

BASEBALL FALL EXHIBITION SCHEDULE
Sept. 20 BUNKER HILL C.C., 12 noon
Sept. 21 at Saint Anselm, 12 noon
Sept. 27 Alumni Game, 9 a.m.
Sept. 28 BRANDEIS, 10 a.m.
Oct. 4 at New Haven, 12 noon
Oct. 5 at Endicott, 12 noon
Oct. 11-12-13 Bentley College Tournament

SOFTBALL/BASEBALL ALUMNI GAMES: both the softball and baseball teams will have their annual ALUMNI GAMES on Saturday, September 27, 2008 beginning at 9 a.m. as part of Fall Homecoming Weekend . . . interested former players can call baseball coach George Reidy (508-767-7232) or softball coach Ralph Delucia (508-767-7298) to register . . . $25 registration fee includes a commemorative t-shirt . . . the Greyhounds play Saint Anselm College in football at 1 p.m. and the Alumni-Athletics Hall of Fame Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. . . you can call Alumni (508-767-7223) for more information