Wellesley Athletics Releases 2016 Fall Schedules
WELLESLEY, Mass. -- Wellesley College Athletics Fall 2016 schedules, including crew, cross country, field hockey, golf, soccer, tennis and volleyball, are now available on wellesleyblue.com! The 2016-17 season officially gets underway on Thursday, September 1, 2016 when Blue tennis welcomes Division II Stonehill University to campus at 5:00 PM. Blue soccer will play their first match under the guidance of new head coach Missy Price later in the day when they travel to Simmons at 7:00 PM.
Volleyball opens the year on Friday night, September 2 vs. Plymouth St. at the Brandeis Invitational. Cross Country (at the Roger Williams Invitational) and Field Hockey (at Saint Joseph's Me.) will get the season started on Saturday, September 3, while golf is set to follow with a preseason match at Nehoiden G.C. the next weekend, Saturday, September 10. Defending national champion Wellesley crew will be the final team to compete in the fall when they open the year on Saturday, October 8, at the Head of the Housatonic Regatta in Shelton, Conn.
All dates and times are subject to change, click sport below to view schedule. For the most up-to-date schedule information, please check wellesleyblue.com
Wellesley Athletics supports the mission of the College by serving as an integral part of the overall educational experience. Through competitive intercollegiate athletics, students strive to achieve their potential while learning the value of discipline, leadership, critical thinking, and a sense of obligation to, and responsibility for, others. Consistent with Wellesley's national reputation, the program's focus is excellence at the conference, regional, and national levels.