http://wpi.prestosports.com en-us en-us http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/golf_tournament/index Worcester, MA --- The WPI Football Alumni Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, June 6 at the Pine Ridge Country Club in North Oxford, MA at 1pm. The event will be a shot-gun start featuring prizes, raffles, and a dinner in the evening. Registration begins at 12:30pm. Fri, 29 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/golf_tournament/index 2009-05-29T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/bsb/2008-09/news/bb051309game Mansfield, CT --- Joe Walsh's RBI single in the bottom of the eighth innning drove in what proved to be the winning run as WPI defeated Suffolk 7-6 in the opening game of the 2009 NCAA Division III New England Regional at Eastern Connecticut. The win is WPI's first NCAA Tournament victory in its first appearance in the 106-year history of the baseball program. The Engineers will face NEWMAC Tournament champion Babson in tournament action on Thursday. Wed, 13 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/bsb/2008-09/news/bb051309game 2009-05-13T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb022009news As a new feature to the WPI Athletics website, WPI alumnus and current Sports Information assistant Ray Cotrufo '98 will take you Inside the Game, providing a closer look at Engineer athletics and some of the student-athletes, faculty and staff that make it all happen. This edition of Inside the Game takes us for a look at one member of the WPI Football team who is accomplishing great things off the field. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb022009news 2009-02-20T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb021209news Worcester, MA --- Remember to tune in next Friday for the next edition of Inside the Game, when we will feature an interview with WPI Football senior Alex Laferriere. Laferriere has just completed work on his first motion picture, entitled "Something Remote," about the life of three college roommates that is based upon some of his experiences while a student at WPI. Check out Something Remote this Friday, Feb. 13th, at Clark University. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb021209news 2009-02-12T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb010509news Centerville, MA --- Senior defensive back Andrew Sides was named today to the ECAC 2008 Division III Northwest Football All-Star Team. Sides was one of nine players named to the team from Liberty League schools and was the only member of the Engineers selected. The safety placed 10th in the Liberty League with 76 tackles and 5th with 11 passes defended. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb010509news 2009-01-05T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb121008news Minneapolis, MN --- Senior defensive back Andrew Sides was named today to the D3football.com All-East Region Team as voted on by East Region SIDs and D3football.com staff. Sides was one of 13 players named to the team from Liberty League schools and was the only member of the Engineers selected. The safety placed 10th in the Liberty League with 76 tackles and 5th with 11 passes defended. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb121008news 2008-12-10T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb112508news Boston, MA --- Senior defensive back Andrew Sides was named today to the Division II/III All-New England Team as voted on by the New England Football Writers. Sides was one of 28 players named to the team and was the only member of the Engineers selected. The safety placed 10th in the Liberty League with 76 tackles, while his 11 passes defended were ranked fifth in the conference. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb112508news 2008-11-25T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb112508news1 Worcester, MA --- Senior defensive back Andrew Sides and senior quarterback Justin Wells led 10 Engineers selected to the 18th Annual All-Star Team as voted on by the 2008 Worcester Area Football Association. Sides, R.C. Grady, Justin Pollard and Stan St. Juste were first-team selections from WPI. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb112508news1 2008-11-25T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb112008news Worcester, MA --- Eight members of the WPI Football team were named to the Liberty League All-Academic Team this week, as the Engineers improved on their 2007 season both on the field and in the classroom. Five Engineers received this distinction in 2007. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb112008news 2008-11-20T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb111908news Worcester, MA --- Senior defensive back Andrew Sides and junior wide receiver R.C. Grady were named to the all-Liberty League first team, leading eight WPI all-conference selections. Senior nose tackle Erik Pichette and junior center Justin Pollard received second team all-conference accolades. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb111908news 2008-11-19T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb111708news Worcester, MA --- WPI football student-athletes Jonathan Shoemaker and Aaron Champagne have been selected to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District I team by the College Sports Information Directors of America (Co-SIDA). Both picked up first team honors and will now advance to the national ballot. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb111708news 2008-11-17T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb111508game Canton, MA --- Quarterback Justin Wells threw for a touchdown and ran for another score to help lift WPI to a 21-20 road win over St. Lawrence in Liberty League football action on Saturday afternoon. With the win, the Engineers finish the season 7-3 overall and 4-3 in conference play. The seven wins are the most for WPI since the Crimson and Gray ended the 1992 campaign with nine victories. Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb111508game 2008-11-15T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb1100808game Worcester, MA --- The Susquehanna football team scored 30 unanswered points to close out the first half en route to a resounding 51-21 road win over WPI in Liberty League football action on Saturday afternoon. With the victory, the Crusaders improve to 4-5 overall while the Engineers fall to 6-3 on the season. Both squads are now 3-3 in conference play. Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb1100808game 2008-11-08T05:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb110108game Geneva, NY --- Hobart College junior wide receiver Tyler Vincent caught three touchdowns passes from senior quarterback Rich Doyle to lead the Statesmen to a 31-14 victory over WPI. Hobart played a near perfect first half, charging out to a 24-0 lead, while shutting out the Engineers through the first three quarters, to secure its 12th consecutive winning season. Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb110108game 2008-11-01T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb102708news Worcester, MA --- WPI senior defensive back Andrew Sides has been selected Liberty League Football Co-Defensive Performer of the Week. Sides shares the honor with Rensselaer defensive back Joe Albano. Sides amassed 10 tackles to help lead WPI to a 21-14 victory over Rochester. The senior also registered a sack, an additional tackle for loss and a pair of pass breakups. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb102708news 2008-10-27T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb102508game Worcester, MA --- Stefan Nicotra notched a career-best 14 tackles and quarterback Justin Wells ran and threw for a touchdown to help WPI defeat visiting Rochester 21-14 in Liberty League football action on Saturday afternoon. With the win, the Engineers improve to 6-1 overall and 3-1 in conference play while the Yellowjackets slip to 2-5 on the season and 2-3 in Liberty League play. Sat, 25 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb102508game 2008-10-25T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb101108game Worcester, MA --- WPI used a dominating defensive performance to improve to 5-1 on the season and 2-1 in Liberty League action with a 23-10 road victory over the United States Merchant Marine Academy on Saturday evening. The Engineers held the Mariners -16 yards rushing and had possession of the football for over 43 minutes. Sat, 11 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb101108game 2008-10-11T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb100608news Canton, NY --- WPI senior quaterback Justin Wells has been named Liberty League Football Player of the Week. Wells, a native of Jay, ME, played a key role in WPI's hard-fought 19-16 homecoming victory over Union. His two-yard touchdown pass with 5:58 left in the game gave the Engineers a lead they would not relinquish as they defeated the Dutchmen for the first time since 1999. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb100608news 2008-10-06T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb100408game Worcester, MA --- Quarterback Justin Wells connected with Will Ziegenfus on a two-yard touchdown pass with 5:58 remaining to lift WPI to an exciting 19-16 homecoming victory over Union in Liberty League football action on Saturday afternoon. WPI, who defeated the Dutchmen for the first time since 1999, improves to 4-1 overall and 1-1 in conference play. Sat, 04 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb100408game 2008-10-04T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb092708game Troy, NY --- The WPI football team was able to rally from an early 14-0 hole but could not overcome a 21-point deficit later in the game as they fell 35-21 to host Rensselaer in Liberty League football action on Saturday afternoon. WPI is now 3-1 on the year and 0-1 in conference play while RPI improves to 3-0 overall and 1-0 in the Liberty League. With the victory, RPI claims the Transit Trophy for the 12th straight year and 20th time in 29 games. Sat, 27 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb092708game 2008-09-27T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb092408news Worcester, MA --- WPI football tri-captain Matt Boudreau is scheduled to appear tonight (Wednesday) as a guest on the debut of "In the HuddLLe", an internet radio show that will be dedicated to reviewing and previewing Liberty League football action each week. The show, which typically will air on Sunday's at 7pm, will be hosted by Eric Ren and Frank Rossi. Wed, 24 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb092408news 2008-09-24T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb092008game Worcester, MA --- The WPI defense limited Becker to 40 yards of total offense in the first half to help lift the Engineers to a 47-7 victory over the Hawks in non-conference football action on Saturday afternoon. With the win, WPI improves to 3-0 for the second straight year while the Becker dips to 2-1. The WPI defense was the story of the first half as they forced four punts and two turnovers in the first 30 minutes. Sat, 20 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb092008game 2008-09-20T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb091308game Worcester, MA --- Aaron Champagne ran for a career-high 103 yards and Justin Wells tossed a pair of touchdown passes as WPI defeated cross-town rival Worcester State 31-10 in non-conference football action on Saturday afternoon. With the result, WPI improves to 2-0 while the Lancers slip to 0-2 on the season. Sat, 13 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb091308game 2008-09-13T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb090808news Worcester, MA --- A trio of WPI football players earned Liberty League Player of the Week honors after WPI's thrilling 34-28 five overtime road win at UMass-Dartmouth this past weekend. Justin Wells was named Offensive Player of the Week, Stefan Nicotra earned Co-Defensive Player of the Week accolades and Mike Egan took home Special Teams and Rookie of the Week honors. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb090808news 2008-09-08T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb090508game North Dartmouth, MA --- Justin Wells (Jay, ME) scored on a quarterback keeper from two yards out in the fifth overtime to help WPI defeat host UMass Dartmouth 34-28 in the longest game in the 119-year history of WPI football. The game, originally scheduled for Saturday night, was moved up a night due to the forecasted impact of Tropical Storm Hanna. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb090508game 2008-09-05T04:00:00Z http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb090408news Worcester, MA --- The threat of Tropical Storm Hanna has forced WPI's opening football game at UMass Dartmouth to be shifted from Saturday evening to Friday evening. Start time will remain 7pm. Updates on the Women's Soccer home match with Salem State and Field Hockey's road game at Lasell will be announced during the day Friday or Saturday morning. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://wpi.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb090408news 2008-09-04T04:00:00Z