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Updated November 18, 2008 4:00 AM

Lions look to move past disappointing finish

It's déjà vu for Jen Long. After losing to Princeton on Saturday, the senior defender can't stop thinking about how similar the conclusion of her freshman year was to her final season.

Updated November 17, 2008 4:50 AM

Postseason over after loss to Tigers

Jen Beaumont sat in teammate Aubrey Aden-Buie's room Sunday morning and talked about what she would do "with the rest of her life."

Updated November 16, 2008 2:21 PM

Field hockey falls in first round of NCAA tournament

The revenge factor was not enough for Penn State to win the rematch. Updated 2:21 PM

Jen Long goes for the ball during the Lions' last game against Princeton, earlier this season.

Field hockey eyes revenge in NCAA rematch against Princeton

As Jen Beaumont puts on her goalie pads Saturday, it could be the last time she plays the sport she loves and she knows it.

Video: Field Hockey NCAA Tournament Preview

The Collegian field hockey writers preview the NCAA tournament and analyze how far the Nittany Lions could advance.


Jessica Longstreth pushes the ball downfield. She was teammates with current Lions Bethany Marvel and Gina Bartolacci going back to middle school.

High school teammates still competing together

Jessica Longsteth took a shot only to miss and have the ball tipped in for a goal by Bethany Marvel in the Penn State field hockey team's first conference win against Ohio State on Sept. 28.


Members of the Penn State field hockey team watch the NCAA tournament selection show Tuesday night.

Lions claim NCAA seed

Jen Long and Jen Beaumont clutched a notebook, filling in the bracket with schools as they appeared in each region.


Jessica Longstreth stickhandles the ball upfield while coach Char Morett looks on in the background. Longstreth was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year while Morett was named Big Ten Coach of the Year for the fourth time.

Morett, team sweep conference awards

Senior forward Jen Long laughed when asked if the Penn State field hockey team was deserving of recognition for its achievements after the conclusion of the regular season.


Field hockey eliminated from tournament

With expectations to win the Big Ten tournament, Daneen Zug described the Penn State field hockey team as being "distraught" after being eliminated after its first game.


Lions upset by Ohio State, exit Big Tens early

The No. 10 Penn State field hockey team fell, 2-1, to No. 17 Ohio State Friday morning in its first and now only game of the Big Ten tournament. Updated 11:24 AM


Lions upset by Ohio State, exit Big Tens early

The No. 10 Penn State field hockey team fell, 2-1, to No. 17 Ohio State Friday morning in its first and now only game of the Big Ten tournament. Updated 8:05 PM

Moving Target

Jen Beaumont knows Penn State has a target on its back.


Video: Field Hockey Preview

The Collegian's field hockey writers preview the national tournament.


Daneen Zug dribbles past a Michigan defender on Oct. 26 at AstroTurf Field. Although the Lions lost their season finale, they are prepared for Big Tens.

Lions prepare for Big Tens

Daneen Zug described Friday's loss to No. 10 Michigan State as very depressing for the Penn State field hockey team. Losing a hard-fought game in the last couple of seconds was disheartening for the Nittany Lions.


Jessica Longstreth maneuvers the ball during a game earlier this season.

Regular season ends, Lions fall to Spartans

Less than a minute stood between the No. 8 Penn State field hockey team and overtime. Coach Char Morett was confident her team would have prevailed in extra minutes.


Field hockey team suffers first conference loss

Only 28 seconds separated the No. 8 Penn State field hockey team with overtime, a chance to keep their undefeated conference record intact. Updated 2:59 PM


Goalie Jen Beaumont has surrendered only one goal in conference play.

Defense carries Lions

Penn State coach Char Morett is quick to smile when talking about her teams' defensive play.


Stephen Hennessey is a sophomore majoring in journalism and is a Collegian field hockey writer. His e-mail is sih5037@psu.edu.

Field hockey truthful in early confidence

We should have listened to them after all.


Beaumont gets another honor

Senior goalkeeper Jen Beaumont received a congratulatory text message from assistant coach Annie Zinkavich Monday afternoon saying 'you are my hero.'


Position changes key in win streak

Seconds into Friday's overtime period, Amy Bonenberger said teammate Jen Long cleared a key ball out of their defensive zone, bailing Bonenberger out after she let an opponent slip by.


Amy Bonenberger (14) is surrounded by teammates after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime Friday night.

PSU clinches Big Ten crown

Penn State coach Char Morett came off the field in tears and went to hug senior midfielder Allie Scola after the Penn State field hockey team's game Sunday.

Goalkeeper Jen Beaumont's play this weekend was described as "outstanding."

Goalie shines in final home meet

Annie Zinkavich wasted no time before re-watching her goalie's performance Sunday. The assistant coach arrived home from the Penn State field hockey game and immediately popped in tape from the Michigan game -- to watch the dominance of senior goalie Jen Beaumont.

Alumni make return to Penn State

As the No. 9 Penn State field hockey team celebrated clinching the Big Ten championship, former champions were watching from the sideline.


Field hockey survives test against Hoosiers

Junior Amy Bonenberger broke a tie less than one minute into overtime to propel the No. 9 Penn State field hockey team over Indiana, 1-0, on Friday night at AstroTurf Field. Updated 10:51 PM

Field hockey survives test against Hoosiers

Junior Amy Bonenberger broke a tie less than one minute into overtime to propel the No. 9 Penn State field hockey team over Indiana, 1-0, on Friday night at AstroTurf Field. Updated 10:51 PM


Penn State's Christine Dudek controls the ball during practice on AstroTurf field Tuesday.

Senior day excites team

Aubrey Aden-Buie knows what to expect from Sunday's Senior Day -- she had one last year as a senior on the women's soccer team.


Lions sit alone atop Big Ten

Despite being fatigued from three games in seven days, the Penn State field hockey team was excited to be at practice Tuesday and was especially excited to go on a warm-up run.


Lions focus practice around defense

As a possible Big Ten title looms for the No. 10 Penn State field hockey team, coach Char Morett said her squad is close to fulfilling its aspirations.


Lions see improvements on offense

Offensive cuts and staying up the field are just some of the drills the Penn State field hockey team runs every day in practice to improve its offensive attack.


Mood light for Lions following Northwestern shutout

Senior captain Allie Scola called her teammates very rude, citing one player who answered her phone and said "this is Allie's phone, please hold."


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