Women's Soccer signs first player for 2011

Parker (seated, center) signs her letter of intent

Boston, MA – Courtney Parker (Bellows Falls, VT/Bellows Falls Union H.S.) will continue her outstanding soccer career at Fisher College. The senior sweeper signed her letter of intent to join the growing Lady Falcons Soccer program in Boston, Ma.

Parker is a three year varsity defenseman for Bellows Falls Union H.S. under Coach John Broadley. In her senior year, she was named All Marble Valley League and also served as a captain for the Terriers. She started all 14 games in the fall of 2010, playing every minute while directing the defense for BFUHS.

“Courtney’s ability to play across the defensive line is a tremendous asset for us.” said Fisher College Head Coach Anthony Perry, who will be entering his second year at the helm in 2011. “I believe that she will help this program grow to the next level based not only on her talent, but with her work ethic and dedication.”

Fisher College is a small college located on Beacon Street in Boston, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1903 and began their Department of Athletics in 2001. Seven years later, Fisher added Soccer as a varsity sport. Fisher College is a proud member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).   

“I choose Fisher because I fell in love with it.” said Parker when asked about her decision. “I felt like I fit in perfectly and the soccer was even more of a bonus. I love Soccer and was hoping to continue after High School. It’s a great school and full of so many opportunities. I am excited to be a part of it in the fall.”

Parker is the daughter of Richard and Brina. She will wear #15 for the Lady Falcons next fall while majoring in Psychology at Fisher College. 

Parker and Coach Perry (right), show off her new jersey

Men's Basketball clinches #1 seed!

Williams leads the Falcons to the #1 seed

Potsdam, NY - The 2010-2011 Fisher College Men's Basketball team has captured the final Sunrise Conference Regular Season title with their 83-67 victory over SUNY-Canton in Potsdam, NY. The Falcons have now secured the #1 seed in the upcoming Sunrise Conference Tournament for the second time in three years. This will also be the last Sunrise Conference Tournament as the Conference will be disbanding following the 2010-2011 academic year.

Senior Louis Williams (Burlington, VT) was the top scorer for Fisher (13-14 / 9-3) as he dropped in 16 points while playing all 40 minutes. Classmates and fellow captains, Casey Pursell (Seattle, WA) and Oscar Brown (Buffalo, NY) also contributed with double-digit games as they added 15 points and 11 points, respectively. Brown also collected a game high 17 rebounds as he recorded his 8th double-double of the season. Rounding the starting five, who all scored in double figures, are senior Christiaan Hammond (Seattle, WA) who scored 11 points and junior Dennis Norford (New Haven, CT) who had his team leading 9th double-double; 14 points and 11 rebounds. Senior Daniel Nance (Brooklyn, NY) added 12 points off the bench.

Fisher will now have an entire week to prepare for the Tournament which will be held on Saturday, February 26 and Sunday, February 27 in Windham, Maine. The #1 seeded Falcons will take on the #4 seed, College of Saint Joseph's in a 3 pm game on Saturday. Winner will advance to the Conference Championship game and play the winner of #2 Maine-Fort Kent and #3 Vermont Tech.

In their two previous meetings this season, Fisher is 2-0 against College of St. Joseph's. The Falcons won on the road at CSJ, 93-89 on January 8 and won 90-83 at home on senior night last Wednesday.

For those who would like to see the game next weekend, their will be a Fan Van/Fan Bus that will leave the campus on Saturday at approximately 12 pm. Check in with Fisher College Athletics on Facebook or follow us on Twitter (@FisherFalcons) for the latest up to date information.

Women's Basketball 

In their final game of the 2010-2011 season, the Lady Falcons fell to the State University of New York-Canton, 61-27.

Senior Tiffany Beckman (East Hartford, CT) led the team in scoring with 9 points as she played in her last game. Beckman finishes her outstanding career with 1,292 points, the only Lady Falcons to accomplish the 1,000 point plateau. She averaged 13.1 points per game over her four seasons (99 games) and collected over 500 rebounds. Freshman Javanna Bernard (Waterbury, CT) also added 8 points in the loss.

First year Head Coach Sabra Wrice and the Lady Falcons finish 2010-2011 with an overall record of 7-16 and a 4-8 mark in Sunrise Conference play. The seven wins is just one win shy of the program record for wins in a season.

Senior Sweep on Senior Night!

Lynn, MA - Both Fisher College Basketball teams were able to send their seniors out in style as they recorded wins against Sunrise Conference opponent College of Saint Joseph's (VT).

Women's Basketball 

It was "Tiffany Beckman night" at the Fecteau-Leary Gymnasium in Lynn, MA tonight as we honored the only senior women's basketball player, Tiffany Beckman. The East Hartford, CT native, led her team as she scored 21 points and collected 11 rebounds in her final home game as the Lady Falcons won, 54-47.

Also playing well in the win were freshman sensation Javanna Bernard (Waterbury, CT) who added 13 points and junior Talia Hyatt (Dorchester, MA) who collected 12 rebounds. Junior Leslie Wadhams (Burlington, VT) also reached the double digit rebounding plateau as she recorded 10 rebounds.

The Lady Falcons will finish their 2010-2011 season on Saturday afternoon when they travel to upstate New York and take on SUNY-Canton. Tip off is scheduled for 1 pm.


Men's Basketball 

The seven seniors combined for 77 points as the Men's Basketball team inched closer to their second Sunrise Conference regular season title with a 90-83 victory over College of St. Joseph's.

Senior Christiaan Hammond (Seattle, WA) led all scorers with 29 points. Tri-captains Casey Pursell (Seattle, WA) and Louis Williams (Burlington, VT) added 21 and 19 respectively. Williams also handed out 8 assists on the night. He is now just 74 points shy of reaching the 2,000 career point mark.

Senior tri-captain Oscar Brown (Buffalo, NY) chipped in 6 points while collecting 6 rebounds. Other seniors Shomari Moore (New Brunswick, NJ) - 2 points, Derek Hall (Hampden, MA) - 2 rebounds, and Daniel Nance (Brooklyn, NY) all played well in the senior night win.

The Falcons (12-14/8-3) will look to lock up the overall #1 seed and Sunrise Conference title as they travel to SUNY-Canton. With a win, Fisher will capture its second SC regular season title and become the #1 seed in the upcoming Conference Tournament which is being held in Windham, ME.