Gettysburg College Bulletshttps://gettysburgsports.com/rss.aspx?full=trueen-us60Gameday: Juniata at Gettysburghttps://gettysburgsports.com/news/2026/9/11/field-hockey-gameday-juniata-at-gettysburg.aspxhttps://gettysburgsports.com/news/2026/9/11/field-hockey-gameday-juniata-at-gettysburg.aspxField Hockey

]]>Field Hockey Game Day vs. JuniataFri, 11 Sep 2026 12:00:00 EST1520087Forecast forces change to Gettysburg football schedulehttps://gettysburgsports.com/news/2026/9/11/football-forecast-forces-change-to-gettysburg-football-schedule.aspxhttps://gettysburgsports.com/news/2026/9/11/football-forecast-forces-change-to-gettysburg-football-schedule.aspxFootball

GETTYSBURG, Pa – Due to the forecast for evening thunderstorms on Saturday, Gettysburg has announced a change to kickoff time for the non-conference football game against Washington and Lee.

Saturday's contest, which was originally scheduled for 6 p.m., has been moved up one hour and will now kick off from Shirk Field at Musselman Stadium at 5 p.m.

With the change in kickoff time, the pregame tailgate times have also shifted up one hour. The student tailgate in the Stadium Lot will now begin at 3 p.m. as will the alumni tailgate.

Saturday's home non-conference field hockey game at 12 p.m. remains unchanged.

-Go Bullets-
]]>Washington and Lee time changeFri, 11 Sep 2026 11:49:00 EST520088Gettysburg sweeps York on the roadhttps://gettysburgsports.com/news/2026/9/9/volleyball-gettysburg-sweeps-york-on-the-road.aspxhttps://gettysburgsports.com/news/2026/9/9/volleyball-gettysburg-sweeps-york-on-the-road.aspxVolleyball

THE FACTS
Gettysburg (5-1) 3, York (Pa.) (1-3) 0
What: Non-conference volleyball match
When: Wednesday, Sept. 9
Where: York, Pa.

THE SKINNY STORY
After a close opening-set victory, Gettysburg pulled away in the next two sets to record a 3-0 win at York (Pa.).

THE LEADERS
• Clare Farrell (Livingston, N.J./Academy of St. Elizabeth) led the Bullets with 12 kills and hit .370 to go with five digs.
• Emma Bradshaw (East Setauket, N.Y./Ward Melville) chipped in eight kills and four blocks, hitting .389 on the night.

FOR THE FOES
• Saniya Esters led the Spartans with seven kills.

THE REST OF THE STORY
• After a back-and-forth start, an attacking error and Kierra Fox (Phoenix, Ariz./Rancho Solano Prep School) ace gave Gettysburg a 7-5 edge. A Nala Shearer (Lexington, Va./Rockbridge County) ace between kills from Erin Gonzalez (Cincinnati, Ohio/Ursuline Academy) and Emma Bradshaw extended the lead to 10-6 and forced a timeout. York worked back to tie the set at 15-all on a Kylie Kuo ace but three Spartan miscues and a Clare Farrell kill put the visitors back in front 19-15 en route to a 25-20 victory.
• Gonzalez capped a 4-0 start to the second set with an ace. Back-to-back Reece Benner (Royersford, Pa./Pope John Paul II) aces pushed the lead to 9-2. Four Gonzalez knockdowns keyed a 7-0 run that opened up a 19-6 lead en route to a 25-9 win.
• Farrell put the exclamation point on an 8-1 start to the third set with back-to-back kills. York clawed to within 14-10 but an Ava Grall (Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla./Ponte Vedra) kill started a 9-0 run, opening up a 23-11 lead in the Bullets' 25-14 set-three victory.

THE INSIDE STORY
• Nala Shearer contributed 15 digs and an ace.
• Erin Gonzalez had seven kills, nine digs and an ace.

NEXT UP
Gettysburg returns to action in a trimatch at Washington and Lee with Southern Virginia on Saturday. The first match begins at 11 a.m.
]]>Clare FarrellWed, 9 Sep 2026 22:11:00 EST2320086Gettysburg gets by Misericordia in overtimehttps://gettysburgsports.com/news/2026/9/9/field-hockey-gettysburg-gets-by-misericordia-in-overtime.aspxhttps://gettysburgsports.com/news/2026/9/9/field-hockey-gettysburg-gets-by-misericordia-in-overtime.aspxField Hockey

THE FACTS
Gettysburg (2-1) 2, Misericordia (0-2) 1 (2OT)
What: Non-conference field hockey game
When: Wednesday, Sept. 9
Where: Gettysburg, Pa.

THE SKINNY STORY
For the second time in three games, Gettysburg went to overtime and recorded another overtime win, defeating Misericordia 2-1 in double overtime.

THE LEADERS
• Jillian Somers (Virginia Beach, Va./Cape Henry Collegiate) scored the game-winner for the Bullets with just 2:24 remaining in the second extra session.

FOR THE FOES
• Madison Lasinski scored the lone goal for the Cougars.

THE REST OF THE STORY
• After a scoreless first half, Colleen Ragan (Manasquan, N.J./St. Rose) blasted home a pass from Elise Krock (Narvon, Pa./Garden Spot) from the left wing directly off a penalty corner just 2:05 into the third quarter. Just over two-and-a-half minutes later, Ashleigh Steele played a ball up from the near post to Madison Lasinski, who finished from in front of the cage to tie the game.
• Gettysburg had a flurry of opportunities in the fourth quarter but could not find the go-ahead tally. Both teams had quality looks in the overtimes but it was a pass across the front of the goal mouth from Olivia Conte (New Hope, Pa./New Hope-Solebury) that Jillian Somers was able to tap in behind the keeper for the victory.

THE INSIDE STORY
• Gettysburg finished with a 15-8 advantage in shots and 18-6 advantage in penalty corners.

NEXT UP
The Bullets return to action at home against Juniata on Saturday. Game time is 12 p.m.
]]>Jillian Somers celebrates the game-winning goalWed, 9 Sep 2026 21:59:00 EST1520085Second half carries Shenandoah past Gettysburghttps://gettysburgsports.com/news/2026/9/9/womens-soccer-second-half-carries-shenandoah-past-gettysburg.aspxhttps://gettysburgsports.com/news/2026/9/9/womens-soccer-second-half-carries-shenandoah-past-gettysburg.aspxWomen's Soccer

THE FACTS
Shenandoah (2-1) 4, Gettysburg (0-1-1) 2
What: Non-conference women's soccer game
When: Wednesday, Sept. 9
Where: Winchester, Va.

THE SKINNY STORY
Gettysburg scored the lone goal of the first half before Shenandoah exploded for four tallies in the second half of a 4-2 victory.

THE LEADERS
• Caroline Neal (Marlton, N.J./Cherokee) scored her first career goal for the Bullets as part of the offensive second half.

FOR THE FOES
• McKenna Newcome tallied twice to lead the Hornets.

THE REST OF THE STORY
• Anna McGrath (Chalfont, Pa./Central Bucks West) broke up the scoreless game with an unassisted tally in the 21st minute.
• McKenna Newcome tied the game with a penalty kick just 6:24 into the second half before giving her team the lead just over three minutes later. Ella Cieri stretched the lead to 3-1 in the 65th minute before Catherine Martin (Hummelstown, Pa./Hershey) connected with Caroline Neal to return the deficit to one in the 73rd minute. Ellie Ajello added an insurance tally in the 86th minute.

THE INSIDE STORY
• All of the points registered in the game were the first of their respective careers for the Gettysburg players. It was Catherine Martin's first assist and the first goals for first-year players Anna McGrath and Caroline Neal.
• Shenandoah finished with a 15-4 advantage in shots and 11-2 advantage in corner kicks.

NEXT UP
The Bullets return to action against Farmingdale State in the first day of the Hyatt Place Showcase hosted by Roanoke on Saturday. Game time is 2:30 p.m.
]]>Caroline NealWed, 9 Sep 2026 21:51:00 EST1820084Gameday: Washington and Lee at Gettysburghttps://gettysburgsports.com/news/2026/9/9/football-gameday-washington-and-lee-at-gettysburg.aspxhttps://gettysburgsports.com/news/2026/9/9/football-gameday-washington-and-lee-at-gettysburg.aspxFootball

]]>Foootball Game Day vs. Washington and LeeWed, 9 Sep 2026 18:00:00 EST520079Ekstrom named CC Golfer of the Weekhttps://gettysburgsports.com/news/2026/9/9/mens-golf-ekstrom-named-cc-golfer-of-the-week.aspxhttps://gettysburgsports.com/news/2026/9/9/mens-golf-ekstrom-named-cc-golfer-of-the-week.aspxMen's Golf

LANCASTER, Pa. – Andrew Ekstrom (York, Pa./York Suburban), a sophomore on the Gettysburg men's golf team, has been named Centennial Conference (CC) Golfer of the Week for the week of Sept. 1-7.

It is the first time he has claimed the conference's weekly honor.

Ekstrom led the Bullets to the team title at the Dickinson Fall Invitational with a two-day score of 138 – the lowest of his collegiate career – posting matching rounds of three-under 69 to finish tied for second. As a team, Gettysburg fired a two-day score of 566.

Gettysburg returns to action at the Gate City Invitational hosted by Greensboro on Sunday and Monday.
 
-Go Bullets-
]]>Andrew Ekstrom Golfer of the WeekWed, 9 Sep 2026 10:09:00 EST620082Shearer named CC Defensive Player of the Weekhttps://gettysburgsports.com/news/2026/9/9/volleyball-shearer-named-cc-defensive-player-of-the-week.aspxhttps://gettysburgsports.com/news/2026/9/9/volleyball-shearer-named-cc-defensive-player-of-the-week.aspxVolleyball

LANCASTER, Pa. – Nala Shearer (Lexington, Va./Rockbridge County), a junior on the Gettysburg volleyball team, has been named Centennial Conference (CC) Defensive Player of the Week for the week of Sept. 1-6.

It is the second time in her career that she has claimed the conference's weekly honor.

Shearer led the Bullets (4-1) defense in a 4-1 start to the season for the Bullets. She tallied 118 digs in the four matches, averaging 6.21 per set. She had no fewer than 16 digs in any match and eclipsed the 20-dig mark in three of the five matches, including a career-high 36 in a five-setter against Bridgewater to wrap up the Battlefield Classic. She also chipped in 20 assists and seven aces.

Gettysburg returns to action at York (Pa.) on Wednesday. Match time is 7 p.m.
 
-Go Bullets-
]]>Nala Shearer Defensive Player of the WeekWed, 9 Sep 2026 10:06:00 EST2320081Kavountzis named CC Defensive Player of the Weekhttps://gettysburgsports.com/news/2026/9/9/womens-soccer-kavountzis-named-cc-defensive-player-of-the-week.aspxhttps://gettysburgsports.com/news/2026/9/9/womens-soccer-kavountzis-named-cc-defensive-player-of-the-week.aspxWomen's Soccer

LANCASTER, Pa. – Anna Kavountzis (New City, N.Y./Clarkstown North), a junior on the Gettysburg women's soccer team, has been named Centennial Conference (CC) Defensive Player of the Week for the week of Sept. 1-6.

It is the first time she has claimed the conference's weekly honor.

Kavountzis backstopped the Bullets (0-0-1) in a scoreless draw with No. 20 Misericordia on Friday. The junior keeper made eight saves, including stonewalling a penalty kick in the 54th minute.

Gettysburg returns to action at Shenandoah on Wednesday. Game time is 7 p.m.
 
-Go Bullets-
]]>Anna Kavountzis Defensive Player of the WeekWed, 9 Sep 2026 10:02:00 EST1820080Gameday: Misericordia at Gettysburghttps://gettysburgsports.com/news/2026/9/8/field-hockey-gameday-misericordia-at-gettysburg.aspxhttps://gettysburgsports.com/news/2026/9/8/field-hockey-gameday-misericordia-at-gettysburg.aspxField Hockey

]]>Field Hockey Game Day vs. MisericordiaTue, 8 Sep 2026 19:00:00 EST1520076