Another week, another newsletter! We’ve got milestones, we’ve got officials, we’ve got new stories! Check them out!
Weekly Wrap Up:
A moment for this milestone, please! The Norwich women’s wrestling program hosted their first-ever match in Vermont on Jan. 10! This is an important step in the right direction and a huge milestone for the sport and the state. The Norwich Cadets have a 4-3 record in this first collegiate season, winning two matches that afternoon. Let’s see what the future holds for this program!
The New England Women and Men’s Athletic Conference posted a spotlight on their choice for Officials Appreciation Week, Ashley Rivera, an alumnus of the University of Rhode Island. Rivera played for the URI women’s basketball team and is now an official for women’s basketball, as well as other winter sports. She has been officiating for about eight years! Thank you, Ashley Rivera, for your time as an official and for supporting women’s sports!
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy has achieved its 183rd win with Coach Alex Ivansheck, after beating Amherst 83-76. Ivansheck is a New England native and has become the top USCGA coach for wins in their women’s basketball history. As head coach, she has truly made an impact on each of her athletes and the team as a whole. Congrats, Coach! Good luck in the rest of the season!
Recent Reads:
When Harvard, Boston College, Boston University and Northeastern face each other on the ice, you’ll wanna know who is fighting for first! Check out the recap of the 2026 Women’s Beanpot Semifinal written by WotNe writer, Sarah Mahannah, here!
We may not be in the rugby season, but the players deserve our love all year. Boston Banshee Cass Bargell is spotlighted by WotNe writer Cassadi O’Leary as she dives into the inspiring rugby star. Read Banshee Spotlight: Cassidy “Cass” Bargell, Amazing Rugby Player and Major Inspiration, here!
Upcoming Events:
The Boston Fleet heads to Seattle on Jan. 18 at 10 p.m. EST
Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s women’s swimming and diving heads to Wheaton College on Jan. 20 at 6:30 p.m. EST
Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s women’s swimming and diving team stays home against both New York University and Williams College at 2 p.m. on Jan. 23