Babson College Field Hockey Players Sweep NEWMAC Honors

Penny Baroni and Madison Tibbals led the No. 4 Babson College field hockey team to a pair of victories in the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC), earning them athlete of the week honors. Baroni, a sophomore midfielder/forward, tallied six points with two goals and two assists, while Tibbals, a first-year defender, posted two shutouts, stopping all eight shots she faced.

Key Takeaways:

• Penny Baroni, a sophomore midfielder/forward, was named Offensive Athlete of the Week after producing six points with two goals and two assists in two victories.
• Baroni is tied for the team lead in scoring with 22 points and has four game-winning goals, ranking her sixth in the NEWMAC in goals, tied for sixth in assists, tied for fifth in points, and tied for first in game-winners.
• Madison Tibbals, a first-year defender, was selected Defensive Athlete of the Week after posting two shutouts, making 8 saves and stopping all 8 shots she faced.
• Tibbals has recorded three consecutive shutouts and has not allowed a goal in over 206 minutes of playing time, boasting a 1.05 goals against average and a .787 save percentage with 48 saves and four shutouts.
• Babson College (12-1, 5-0 NEWMAC) will host No. 8 Bowdoin at 3 p.m. on Tuesday at MacDowell Field.

Statistics:

• 6 points: Penny Baroni's total points in the two victories.
• 2 goals, 2 assists: Baroni's production in the two games.
• 8 saves, 2 shutouts: Madison Tibbals' performance in the two games.
• 206 minutes: Tudals' streak without allowing a goal, dating back to October 1.
• 1.05 GAA: Tibbals' goals against average.
• 48 saves: Tibbals' total saves.
• 4 shutouts: Tibbals' shutouts.

Sources:

• Babson College Athletics Massachusetts