Nicole Kuerzi, Melanie Kreusch and Sarah Hawkshaw all scored for the UMass field hockey team in a 3-2 win over Columbia in Amherst Friday.
Hawkshaw’s goal came on penalty corner late in the first half.
Emily Hazard made two saves for UMass (1-2).
Interim head coach Amy Robertson collected her first victory with the win. She previously played defense with the Minutewomen (1984-87) and served as an assistant coach (1992-96) under Pam Hixon.
Smith College 2, Manhattanville 1 (OT) — The Pioneers won their season opener on the road when Elsie Odhiambo scored in overtime.
Julia Hamilton also scored mor Smith College (1-0).
Smith College 2, Maine Maritime 2 — Meredith Roberts and Emily Smith scored but the Pioneers played to a draw on the road.
Shelby Hall made two saves for Smith College (0-0-1)
Brandeis 3, Smith College 0 — The Pioneers fell 17-25, 16-25 and 15-25 on the road.
Elizabeth Peay had seven kills for the Smith (0-1).
