Oct. 20, 2012

AMHERST, Mass. - All season the Minutewomen have continued to impress as a predominately young team. Leading the team week-to-week as been sophomore Rachel Hilliard as well as freshman Carly Zinner. Another name that pops up at the top of the results for UMass is junior Sarah Barrett, who has quietly moved her way from placing top five to challenging for top three each week. The junior's work ethic is a key reason for much of her success this season.

Other Minutewomen who have given strong performances so far this this season are Danielle McNiff and Katie Powers. Powers has improved each week while McNiff has given consistent solid performances all year long. Lizzy Blanchard and Molly McMahon have both been important additions to this year's squad as the two freshman have ran well all year long.

The team will use this meet as a launching pad into the week ahead that will be dedicated to preparing for A-10's next Saturday.