Minutewomen Bounce Back To Take Third In Slalom The Minutewomen bounced back after a disappointing Giant Slalom performance to take third in the Slalom. Senior Eliza Hawkins took fourth with a total time of 1:56.39 to finish out her collegiate career. Sophomore Ashley Hawes was right behind Hawkins placing fifth with a time of 1:56.42. Freshman Jamie Taloumis rounded out the top ten in the Slalom event, crossing the finish line at 1:57.03. The women's ski team as a whole, placed third in the Slalom. The Minutewomen look to have a solid future behind the likes of Hawes and Taloumis. (more)
The Giant Slalom poised a challenge for the Minutewomen as they placed ninth out of 19 teams at the USCSA Nationals in the Giant Slalom. Heidi Skinner was the top finisher for the Minutewomen with a time of 2:45.79. Skinner placed fourth in her first run but missed a gate on her second to delay her overall time. Ashley Hawes and Emily Shilletto also placed for the women with times of 2:47.13 and 2:56.55, respectively. Eliza Hawkins and Jamie Taloumis encountered problems in their first runs and were not able to finish them. (more)
Seniors Jason Small and Eliza Hawkins took first overall at this weekend's U.S. Collegiate Snowsport Association Regional. Hawkins took third in the Slalom on Saturday and second in the Giant Slalom on Sunday to lead all women and help the Minutewomen take second overall as a team. Small placed second in Saturday's Slalom and skied to victory in the Giant Slalom on Sunday. The Minutemen as a team captured first place, beating Plymouth State University by one point. (more)
.- Senior Jason Small and sophomore Andrew Hawes dominated the Slalom as the UMass men's ski team took first at the USCSA Eastern Regional Championships. For this particular event, the top three finishers from each team would be counted in the overall points total. Small was the first to score for the Minutemen as he took second place with a combined time of 1:29.25. Hawes was next to score for the Minutemen as he placed fifth with a combined time of 1:32.63. Not to be outdone by his brother, sophomore Matthew Small placed tenth with a time of 1:35.91. With UMass' top three finishers all in the top ten, the Minutemen were able to come out on top with a victory.
Eliza Hawkins finished eighth (1:40.43) and Jamie Taloumis finished 13th (1:41.79) to lead the Minutewomen in the Slalom at the Boston College Carnival. Sophomore Heidi Skinner finished 22nd with a time of 1:43.11 along with fellow sophomore Lauren Levey placing 27th at 1:45.36. The women placed fourth in the Slalom and continue to hold onto third in the ECSC Conference.
Eliza Hawkins had an exceptional weekend, taking first place in the giant slalom on Sunday and second in the slalom on Saturday. Overall, the Minutewomen had a great run in the slalom with Hawkins clocking in at 1:51.89, and Jaime Taloumis and Ashley Hawes placing eighth and ninth respectively, with a time of 1:53.84 and 1:54.58. Rounding out the top four finishers for the women was Heidi Skinner, placing 23rd with a total time of 1:57.44.
