Women's Soccer to Make Third NCAA Tournament Appearance
The
Behrend women's soccer team is preparing to make their second NCAA
tournament appearance in two years. This
marks the third National Tournament appearance by the women's soccer
program (2000-2006-2007).
The NCAA Division III match-ups were announced this morning, giving
the Behrend Lions a game in the first round. The women will be
matched up against the Wittenberg Tigers (17-2-2) to be played
Friday, November 9. Wittenberg advanced to the NCAA
tournament with a 2-1 overtime defeat of Denison college to win the
North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC). The Tigers are are
ranked #12 in the NSCAA/Adidas Rankings.
The team has had an outstanding season thus far, with all members
contributing in their own ways. Leading the way in goals and
points is midfielder Nikki Frisbee (Valencia/Mars)
with 12 goals and four assists. While forward Beth Manganaro
(Pittsburgh/Chartiers Valley) has tallied 5 goals and 4 assists for
the blue and white this season. Protecting the Behrend Lions
net is goalkeeper Kayla Frost (Venetia/Peters Township) who has
recorded nine shut-outs on the year and carries a goals against
average of only 1.10. Helping Frost in the back is a line of
top-notch, veteran defenders. These include senior captains
Jessica Carlson (Jefferson Hills/Thomas Jefferson) and Emily Rogan (Bethal
Park/Bethal Park) as well as Katie Ritchey (Butler/Butler).
The women received the automatic bid after capturing the 2007 AMCC
Championship title. The women defeated Frostburg State in the
championship game 2-1, advancing them to the NCAA Division III Tournament.
The blue and white now have an overall record of 11-6-3 and finished
8-0-1 in regular season conference play.
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