"We worked the ball well in deep and all of our starting front
line was able to score. We also had a solid defense which did not
allow Bridgewater's offense to be effective." Those words reflect
Tri Captain Pamela (Messinger) Knight's confidence, enthusiasm, and
sense of competitive and cooperative spirit she shared with her
team about the College's big win over New England's 10th ranked
team, Bridgewater State.
Pam carried that spirit with her during her four years at the
College as she captained both the soccer and softball teams. Pam
was selected as the MASCAC "Player of the Week" several times for
her ability to take the ball up the field, beat the defense, and
kick the ball into the lower right corner. The aggressive forward
led her team in scoring during her freshman and junior seasons.
On the diamond, Pam's teammates elected to honor her with the
Women's Softball MVP Award during the 1989-1990 school year. The
recipient of this award is given to the player who best contributes
greatly to team leadership; exemplifies a constant effort to earn a
victory; gives 100% both offensively and defensively; and offers an
undue amount of spirit and concern for the team and the College.
The player selected should also display the utmost integrity on and
off the field towards opponents, officials, spectators, coaches,
and teammates, and above all dedication to the sport. Pam's
teammates felt that she was the one who best exemplified those
attributes.
After graduation, Pam pursued her love of soccer to the
professional ranks. She plays two years for the Boston Braves in
one of the first professional women's soccer leagues.