SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Western New England College junior defender
Nicole Poli (Medfield, MA) and senior goalkeeper
Jessica Covino (Bristol, CT) of the women’s soccer team were named to the New England Women's Intercollegiate Soccer Association (NEWISA) All-New England Division III Third Team on Wednesday (Dec. 9).
Poli, a Psychology major, helped anchor the Golden Bears’ defense as the team posted a 10-9-2 record to reach The Commonwealth Coast Conference (TCCC) Championship. She also contributed on offense with two goals.
Covino, a Sport Management major, had a 10-9-2 record, along with a 1.12 goals against average and eight shutouts this fall.
She ends her standout four-year career with a 29-25-5 record, 1.12 GAA and 26 shutouts in 65 matches.
On Monday (Dec. 7) Covino was also named to the 2009 National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Division III All-New England Third Team for the second straight year.