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 William Woods Hires Randy Hall
(FULTON, Mo., July 20, 2009) - The William Woods University Athletics Department announces the hiring of Randy Hall as head women's soccer coach. Hall replaces Josh Ganson who resigned to take an assistant women's soccer coaching position at Missouri State University.
Hall will begin his duties on Monday, July 20th. Coach Hall comes to William Woods from MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Ill. At MacMurray College, Hall served as Assistant Athletics Director and Head Soccer Coach. As Assistant Athletics Director, Hall played a role in the strategic planning, staff oversight, fundraising, and game management at the NCAA Division III institution. He also had complete oversight of the men's and women's soccer programs. Coach Hall was at MacMurray from August of 2007 until February of 2009.
Prior to his position at MacMurray College, Hall served as an assistant coach at the University of Missouri-Columbia for one season.
Hall has also worked in Jefferson City, Mo., as a soccer coach for the JC Select Soccer Club, and the Capital City Soccer Club. He has also worked as an Olympic Development Coach in Missouri and West Virginia.
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Josh Ganson Resigns as Women's Soccer Coach
(FULTON, Mo., July 10, 2009) - The William Woods University Athletics Department has announced the resignation of Josh Ganson as head women's soccer coach. Ganson has resigned to take an assistant coaching position at NCAA Division I institution Missouri State University.
Ganson spent three seasons at the helm of the women's soccer program. The Owls showed steady improvement under Ganson. WWU went from a 4-13 record his first year, to a 13-8 mark last season. The Owls were 25-29 during his three year stint.
The Owls advanced to the second round of the NAIA Region V Play-In tournament in 2007, and lost in the championship game of the American Midwest Conference postseason tournament in 2008.
A national search has begun for his replacement.
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Women’s Soccer All-Conference Announced
(FULTON, Mo., Nov. 14)--Five members of the William Woods University women’s soccer team received All-American Midwest Conference recognition. Ashley Morgan (Valparaiso, Ind.) and Stacie Bonte (Fenton, Mo.) have been named to the AMC 1st Team. Hayley Christensen (Osage Beach, Mo.), Caty Newbold (Jefferson City, Mo.), and Colleen Daily (Ellisville, Mo.) were named Honorable Mention All-AMC.
Morgan, a senior forward from Valparaiso, Ind., recorded 27 goals, nine assists and 63 points on the year. She finished her career as the single-season leader in goals (27) and points (63). She also set the career record for assists (29). Bonte, a senior defender from Fenton, Mo., recorded six goals, six assists, and 18 points during the 2008 season.
Seven Owls were awarded Academic All-AMC:
Kelsey Evans - Sophomore from Troy, Ill.
Stacie Bonte - Senior from Fenton, Mo.
Bailey Jungmann - Junior from Shiloh, Ill.
Ashley Morgan - Senior from Valparaiso, Ind.
Kristen Phinney - Junior from Washington, Mo.
Abrina Tainter - Sophomore from Lisle, Ill.
Nicole Westhues - Junior from Moberly, Mo.
William Woods finished the 2008 season with a loss to McKendree University in the championship match of the AMC postseason tournament. The Owls finished with a record of 13-8.
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Women’s Soccer Falls in Championship Match
(LEBANON, Ill., Nov. 13)--The William Woods University women’s soccer team lost at #17 McKendree University in the Championship match of the American Midwest Conference postseason tournament. The Bearcats defeated the Owls 5-0.
McKendree took a 3-0 lead into the half on goals from Ilana Milkez, Sulyn Keomanivane, and Sarah Ryan. Keomanivane and Ryan added a goal apiece in the second half en route to the 5-0 victory.
McKendree outshot William Woods 19-9 (10-5 on goal). Colleen Dailey recorded five saves in goal for William Woods.
The Owls end the 2008 season with a record of 13-8. The last time the Owls won 13 matches was during the 2002 season (13-4-1).
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 Morgan Named AMC Player of the Week
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(LEBANON, Ill., Nov. 12)--Ashley Morgan of William Woods University has been selected as the final American Midwest Conference Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week for the 2008 season. Morgan's latest honor covers the period from Nov. 3-9.
Morgan, a senior forward from Valparaiso, Ind., notched a hat trick with an assist in the Owls' 10-0 victory against Harris-Stowe State University. She now holds the William Woods' records for goals in a season (24) and points in a season (57). In addition, Morgan is the Owls' career leader in assists with 29.
This is the third time this season that Morgan, the 2007 AMC Player of the Year, has earned weekly honors from the conference. The William Woods University Owls are currently 13-7 on the year and will face McKendree University on Nov. 13 in the AMC Tournament championship contest.
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 Women’s Soccer Advances in Playoffs
(ST. LOUIS, Mo., Nov. 10)--The William Woods University women’s soccer defeated host Missouri Baptist University 4-2 in the semifinals of the American Midwest Conference post-season tournament. The Owls will travel to top seed McKendree University on Thursday, November 13th. The AMC Championship match will begin at 6:00 pm, in Lebanon, Ill.
The Owls took a 2-1 lead at the half. After taking a 3-1 lead, the Spartans closed the gap on a goal with under two minutes remaining. The Owls countered on the kick-off and added the fourth and final goal.
The Owls received goals from Ashley Morgan (3) and Kelsey Sanders. Katie Denning, Hayley Christensen, Kelsey Evans, and Stacie Bonte each had one assist in the win.
William Woods and Missouri Baptist split their 2008 regular season matches. MBU scored five second half goals to defeat the Owls at Firley Field 5-4 on September 16th. The Owls defeated the Spartans 2-1 in St. Louis, Mo., on November 1st.
The Owls improve to 13-7 overall. The last time the Owls won 13 matches was in 2002 (13-4-1).
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 Women's Soccer Opens Post-Season With Win
(FULTON, Mo., Nov. 7)--The William Woods University women's soccer team defeated visiting Harris-Stowe State University 10-0 in the quarterfinals of the American Midwest Conference post-season tournament Friday evening. The Owls advance to the semi-finals on Monday. They will travel to Missouri Baptist University for a 3:00 pm match.
The Owls had little trouble with Harris-Stowe. WWU outshot the Hornets 45-0, including a 26-0 shots on goal advantage.
Ashley Morgan scored three goals, and added one assist in the win for William Woods. Morgan now holds the WWU record for goals in a season (24), points in a season (57) and career assists (29).
Also recording goals for William Woods: Stacie Bonte (3), Katie Denning (2), Kristen Phinney and Lyndsey Bittle. The Owls received assists from Bittle, Denning, Bonte, Staci Gray (2), Caty Newbold (2), Melissa Roewe, and Kelsey Sanders.
The Owls improve to 12-7 on the season. They have split the two-match series with Missouri Baptist this season. MBU scored five second half goals to defeat the Owls at Firley Field 5-4 on September 16th. The Owls defeated the Spartans 2-1 in St. Louis, Mo., on November 1st.
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Women’s Soccer Ends Regular Season with Win
(ST. LOUIS, Mo., Nov. 1)--The William Woods University women’s soccer team defeated American Midwest Conference rival Missouri Baptist University 2-1 on Saturday afternoon.
Ashley Morgan (Valparaiso, Ind.) and Kelsey Sanders (Jefferson City, Mo.) each scored a goal in the second half to erase a 1-0 halftime deficit.
The goal by Morgan tied a William Woods record for most individual goals in a season (21). She also surpassed the WWU record for points in a season (50). Erin Jewell set the record for goals in a season in 2000. She also held the record for points in a season (49). Jewell set that mark in 2000 and 2001.
Colleen Dailey (Ellisville, Mo.) recorded five saves in goal for the Owls in the win.
The Owls and Spartans split the two-match regular season series. Missouri Baptist defeated William Woods 5-4 in Fulton, Mo., on September 16th.
William Woods improves to 11-7 on the season, and 6-4 in the AMC. They will return to action on Friday, November 7th. The Owls will host Harris-Stowe State University in the first round of the AMC post-season soccer tournament. A time for the match has yet to be announced.
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 Women’s Soccer Falls to Missouri Valley
(FULTON, Mo., Oct. 29)--The William Woods University women’s soccer team lost to visiting Missouri Valley College 2-1 in overtime at Firley Field on Wednesday evening.
Bailey Jungmann (Shiloh, Ill.) scored in the 14 minute of the first half to give the Owls an early lead. Jungmann scored off a rebound from a corner kick for the only goal of the evening for the Owls.
Missouri Valley received a goal from Jessica Yach in the 51st minute to tie the match. Yach scored again two minutes into the overtime period to give the Vikings the victory. Tiffany Chin recorded two assists in the win for Missouri Valley.
Prior to the match, the Owls recognized seniors Colleen Dailey (Ellisville, Mo.), Ashley Morgan (Valparaiso, Ind.), and Stacie Bonte (Fenton, Mo.).
William Woods falls to 10-7 on the season. They will conclude the regular season on Saturday, November 1st. The Owls will travel to American Midwest Conference rival Missouri Baptist University.
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Women’s Soccer Falls at Hannibal-LaGrange
(HANNIBAL, Mo., Oct. 25)--The William Woods University women’s soccer team dropped an American Midwest Conference match at Hannibal-LaGrange College on Saturday. Hannibal-LaGrange defeated the visiting Owls 2-0.
Hannibal-LaGrange took a 1-0 lead into the half on a goal from Adriana Perez. Perez scored in the 14th minute to put the Trojans ahead.
The offense for William Woods could not get on track in the second half. Hannibal-LaGrange outshot the Owls 7-3 in the final half of play.
Alysa Askew added a second goal for the Trojans in the 88th minute to secure the win. Hannibal-LaGrange improves to 7-8-1 on the season, and 4-5 in the AMC.
Colleen Dailey (Ellisville, Mo.) recorded six saves in goals for William Woods.
William Woods falls to 10-6 on the season, and 5-4 in the AMC. The Owls will return to action on Wednesday, October 29th. They will host Missouri Valley College at 7:00 pm. William Woods will conclude their 2008 regular season on November 1st at AMC foe Missouri Baptist University.
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Women’s Soccer Wins Late at UI-Springfield
(SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Oct. 22)--The William Woods University women’s soccer team defeated the University of Illinois-Springfield 2-1 in Springfield, Ill., on Wednesday afternoon. The Owls scored with just under two minutes remaining to record the victory in the American Midwest Conference match.
Bailey Jungmann (Shiloh, Ill.) scored in the 19th minute of the first half to give the Owls a 1-0 lead. The Owls would hold that lead until the 62nd minute. UI-Springfield tied the match when Beth Rayman took an assist from Jenna Neumann to even the match at one.
With the match tied 1-1, and the prospects of overtime looming, Ashley Morgan (Valparaiso, Ind.) sent a cross into the box near the post. UI-Springfield attempted to head the ball out of the box, but it caromed into the UIS goal instead.
Morgan is now one goal away from tying the William Woods University record for most goals in a season. She is currently tied for second with Meghan Fowler (1998) with 20 goals. Erin Jewell (2000) holds the WWU record with 21 goals in a season. Morgan is also one point away from tying the WWU record for most points scored in a season. Jewell (2000 and 2001) holds the record with 49 points.
The Owls outshot the Prairie Stars 24-5. WWU put 12 shots on goal to five for UIS. Colleen Dailey (Ellisville, Mo.) recorded three saves for William Woods in the victory.
William Woods University improves to 10-5 overall, and 5-3 in the AMC. UI-Springfield falls to 3-6 overall, and 2-6 in the AMC.
The Owls will return to action on Saturday, October 25th. They will travel to AMC rival Hannibal-LaGrange College. The Owls are battling for second place in the AMC. They are a half-game behind Missouri Baptist University (5-2) with two AMC matches remaining. The Owls concluded their AMC schedule on November 1st at Missouri Baptist.
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 Lyndsey Bittle Named AMC Player of the Week
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(LEBANON, Ill., Oct. 21)--Lyndsey Bittle from William Woods University has been selected as the American Midwest Conference Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week for Oct. 20. The honor was announced Monday night by the conference office.
Bittle, a junior midfielder from Smithton, Ill., figured in half of the Owls' scoring in a 6-0 victory at Harris-Stowe State University. Bittle registered two goals and added an assist in helping William Woods to its ninth win of the year.
The goals were the first of the season for Bittle, who now has two goals and two assists in 2008. The William Woods women's soccer team has an overall record of 9-5. The Owls are 4-3 in AMC play.
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 Owls Cruise to AMC Victory
(St. Louis, Mo., Oct. 17)--The William Woods University women's soccer team cruised to a 6-0 victory at American Midwest Conference foe Harris-Stowe State University.
William Woods took a 2-0 lead into halftime before erupting for four second-half goals. The Owls received goals from Hayley Christensen (2) (Osage Beach, Mo.), Lyndsey Bittle (2) (Smithton, Ill.), and Staci Gray (2) (Blue Springs, Mo.). Christensen, Bittle, Stacie Bonte (Fenton, Mo.), and Ashley Morgan (Valparaiso, Ind.) all collected assists in the win.
The win concluded a two-game sweep of HSSU. The Owls defeated the Hornets 13-0 on October 8th at Firley Field.
William Woods improves to 9-5 overall, and 4-3 in the AMC. They will return to action on October 22nd at the University of Illinois-Springfield. The Owls defeated the Prairie Stars 2-0 at Firley Field on October 11th.
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 Morgan Named AMC Player of the Week
Release Provided by the American Midwest Conference (LEBANON, Ill., Oct. 14)--The American Midwest Conference has selected its AMC Women's Soccer Player of the Week honorees for Oct. 13.
Ashley Morgan of William Woods University has been named the AMC Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week, while Colleen Wagner from Hannibal-LaGrange College has been chosen as the AMC Women's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week.
Morgan, a senior forward from Valparaiso, Ind., earned her second AMC Player of the Week award for 2008 by continuing to display her offensive prowess for the Owls. In two William Woods victories last week, Morgan registered three goals and four assists for 10 total points. She notched two goals with four assists in the Owls' 13-0 AMC win over Harris-Stowe State University, and backed that performance up with a goal in a 2-0 triumph against the University of Illinois at Springfield.
The 2007 AMC Women's Soccer Player of the Year, Morgan leads the conference with 19 goals and 45 total points this season.
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 Ashley Morgan named as WWU Student-Athlete of the Month for September
(Fulton, Mo., October 10th) - Senior William Woods University women's soccer player Ashley Morgan (Valparaiso, In.) has been named as the William Woods University Student-Athlete of the Month for September.
Morgan has been an offensive force for the Owls having already scored 43 points on 18 goals and 7 assists to help lead the Owls to an 8-5 overall record. She has also earned American Midwest Conference Player of the Week for her accomplishments.
Last year she was named AMC Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week on three separate occasions.
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Women’s Soccer Wins Second Straight
(FULTON, Mo., Oct. 11)--The William Woods University women’s soccer team defeated visiting University of Illinois-Springfield 2-0 on Saturday afternoon at Firley Field.
The Owls were tenacious on the UI-Springfield goalie throughout the match. Ashley Morgan scored the first goal of the match for William Woods. Morgan took an assist from Stacie Bonte and put the Owls on the board early. William Woods continued to pepper the UIS goalie, but were unable to increase their lead heading into halftime.
Melissa Roewe added an insurance goal for William Woods mid-way through the second half. Hayley Christensen was credited with an assist on the goal.
The Owls outshot the Prairie Stars 49-5 for the match. Colleen Dailey recorded five saves in goal for William Woods. Kelli Kubal recorded 28 saves in goal for UIS.
UI-Springfield falls to 1-4 on the season, and 2-4 in the American Midwest Conference. William Woods improves to 8-5 overall, and 3-3 in the AMC. The Owls will return to action on October 17th at AMC foe Harris-Stowe State University.
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 Owls Score Early and Often in Win
(FULTON, Mo., Oct. 8)--The William Woods University women’s soccer team defeated visiting Harris-Stowe State University 13-0 at Firley Field on Wednesday evening. The American Midwest Conference victory takes William Woods to 7-5 overall, and 2-3 in conference play.
William Woods recorded seven goals in the opening half and never looked back. Ashley Morgan (Valparaiso, Ind.) recorded her 16th goal of the season five minutes into the match. Morgan made a run up the left side, turned the corner, and chipped a shot over the Hornet goalie to put the Owls ahead. Morgan added another goal two minutes later. She took a pass from Stacie Bonte (Fenton, Mo.) and fired a shot from the left post to increase the lead. Morgan returned the favor to Bonte 12 minutes later. Bonte took a cross from Morgan and scored from the left post to push the lead to three. Hayley Christensen (Osage Beach, Mo.), Kelsey Sanders (Jefferson City, Mo.), and Lili Coleman (Tulsa, Okla.) added to the scoring total in the first half. Coleman scored in the 9th minute, and with forty-six seconds remaining, to finish the half.
The Owls added six additional goals in the second half in the AMC victory. William Woods received goals from Staci Gray (Blue Springs, Mo.), Christensen (2), Melissa Roewe (O’Fallon, Ill.), and Kristen Phinney (2) (Washington, Mo.).
The Owls recorded 11 assists in the win. Morgan led with way with four assists. Sanders and Caty Newbold (Jefferson City, Mo.) added three and two respectively. Roewe and Bonte added an assist apiece in the win.
William Woods outshot Harris-Stowe 40-1. The Owls recorded 28 shots on goal to the Hornets zero. Freshman Alycia Schreder (Waterloo, Ill.) collected her first collegiate start, and shutout in goal for the Owls. The win snaps a two-game losing streak for William Woods.
Harris-Stowe falls to 1-9 on the season, and 0-4 in the AMC.
William Woods will return to action on Saturday, October 11th. They will host AMC foe University of Illinois-Springfield at 12:00 noon.
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Lyon Defeats William Woods
(FULTON, Mo., Oct. 4)--The William Woods University women's soccer team dropped a 4-1 decision to visiting Lyon College at Firley Field on Saturday afternoon.
Lyon College used three first half goals to race out to an early lead. The Pipers received goals from Marisa Browne, Heather Martinez, and Anja Klotzie.
Senior Ashley Morgan recorded her 15th goal of the season in the 73rd minute to cut the Lyon lead to two. Five minutes later, Katy Smith found the back of the net to give the Pipers a 4-1 advantage.
Lyon College (6-3-1) outshot the Owls 22-7, and 14-7 on goal. Colleen Dailey recorded 10 saves for the Owls in the loss.
William Woods (6-5) will return to action on October 8th. The Owls will host American Midwest Conference for Harris-Stowe State University at 7:00 pm.
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Owls Fall to McKendree
(FULTON, Mo., Oct. 2)--The William Woods University women's soccer team dropped a 3-0 American Midwest Conference decision to visiting McKendree University on Thursday evening at Firley Field. McKendree entered the match as the 20th ranked team in the NAIA.
The Bearcats took a 2-0 lead into halftime. They received goals from Ilana Milkez and Sulyn Keomanivane. The Bearcats added another goal from Keomanivane in the second half.
William Woods was outshot 37-6 in the loss. Senior Colleen Dailey (Ellisville, Mo.) recorded 24 saves in goal for the Owls.
William Woods falls to 6-4 on the season, and 1-3 in the AMC. McKendree improves to 9-0-1 on the season, and 5-0 in the AMC.
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 Owls Top Tabor
(FULTON, Mo., Sept. 29)--The William Woods University women's soccer team defeated visiting Tabor College 4-0 on Monday evening. The Owls improve to 6-3.
After a scoreless first half, the Owls came out and dominated the second half of play. Senior Stacie Bonte (Fenton, Mo.) recorded two goals in the win. Kelsey Sanders (Jefferson City, Mo.) came off the Owls bench and added a goal in the victory. Ashley Morgan (Valparaiso, Ind.) recorded one goal and three assists for William Woods in the win.
William Woods outshot Tabor College 32-7. Colleen Dailey (Ellisville, Mo.) recorded four saves in goal for the Owls.
William Woods improve to 6-3 on the season and will return to action on Thursday, September 29th, versus AMC foe McKendree University. The two schools played each other on Saturday, September 27th. McKendree came away with a 4-0 victory.
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 Owls Win in Overtime
(FULTON, Mo., Sept. 23)--The William Woods University women's soccer team collected an important American Midwest Conference victory over Hannibal-LaGrange College on Tuesday evening. The Owls defeated the Trojans 2-1 in overtime.
The Owls outshot the Trojans 12-9 in the opening half, but neither team could find the back of the net. The two teams went into the half tied 0-0.
Noella Bigirimana put the Trojans up 1-0 in the 47th minute. Bigirimana scored off a loose ball off a corner kick to put the Trojans ahead. Thirteen minutes later, senior Ashley Morgan was fouled 15 yards from the corner of the box. Morgan found the top-right corner on the restart. From a near impossible angle, and over the top of a three-person wall, Morgan collected her 13th goal of the season to tie the match 1-1.
The remainder of the half saw a flurry of action on the offensive end for William Woods. Neither team could score, and the two teams went into overtime tied 1-1.
The overtime period would not last long. Lili Coleman (Tulsa, Okla.) retrieved an errant clear from the Hannibal-LaGrange defense and sent the ball into the box. Kelsey Evans (Troy, Ill.) took the pass and tried to chip the ball over an attacking defender and goalie. The shot went into the air and over the head of goalie Morgan Reed. Ashley Morgan, trailing the play, charged in and headed the ball into the net beyond the outstretch arms of Reed for the winner.
Hannibal-LaGrange falls to 3-4-1 on the season, and 1-1 in the AMC. William Woods snaps a two-match losing streak to improve to 5-2 overall, and 1-1 in the AMC.
William Woods outshot the Trojans 22-17. Colleen Dailey (Ellisville, Mo.) recorded nine saves in goal in the win. Reed collected 13 saves in a losing effort.
The Owls will return to the pitch on Saturday, September 27th. William Woods will travel to McKendree University for another important AMC show-down.
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WWU Drops Match at Benedictine
(ATCHISON, Kan., Sept. 20)--The William Woods University women's soccer team lost 0-6 at Benedictine College on Saturday. The Owls drop to 4-2 on the season.
The Ravens took a 3-0 lead into the half on Saturday afternoon. BC received goals from Allyssa Cirian (2) and Lauren Heinisch. BC added three additional goals in the second half to cruise to a 6-0 victory.
The Owls could not find an answer on either end for the Ravens. BC outshot WWU 21-3.
William Woods has dropped two consecutive matches. They will look to end the losing streak on Tuesday evening. William Woods will host Hannibal-LaGrange College at 7:00 pm.
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 Owls Drop AMC Opener
(FUTLON, Mo., Sept. 16)--The William Woods University women's soccer team dropped its first match of the season Tuesday evening at Firley Field. The Owls dropped its American Midwest Conference opener to visiting Missouri Baptist University 5-4.
The match started off well for William Woods. The Owls scored two goals in the first 45 minutes to take a 2-0 lead into the half. Their hopes improved improved in the second half as they built their lead to 3-0. However, Missouri Baptist would force the issue on the offensive end and tally four unanswered goals.
The Owls managed to tie the match at four late in the second half, but could not hold off the surging Spartans. Missouri Baptist would score again, recording their fifth goal of the half, and defeat the Owls.
Ashley Morgan was the offensive star again for William Woods. Morgan recorded her third consecutive three-goal effort. Hayley Christensen added another goal in the loss for William Woods. Kelsey Evans, Lili Coleman, and Caty Newbold each recorded an assist for the Owls.
Missouri Baptist outshot the Owls 20-12 in the win. Missouri Baptist improves to 2-1-1 on the season, and 1-0 in the AMC.
William Woods (4-1, 0-1) will return to action on Saturday, September 20th. The Owls will travel to Benedictine College. The match will begin at 5:00 pm.
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 Morgan Selected AMC Soccer Offensive Player of the Week
(LEBANON, Ill., Sept. 15)--Ashley Morgan from William Woods University has been selected as the American Midwest Conference Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week for Sept. 8-14. The honor was announced Monday afternoon by the league office.
Morgan, a senior forward from Valparaiso, Ind., recorded a hat trick in the Owls' 3-1 road victory at Central Methodist University. Morgan, who tallied 16 goals during the entire 2007 season, already has nine goals in the first four matches of 2008 for William Woods. In fact, Morgan has accounted for half of the Owls' 18 goals scored so far this season.
This is the first time in 2008 that Morgan has earned the AMC's top weekly honor. She was a three-time AMC Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week recipient last season.
William Woods University has opened up its 2008 women's soccer season with a record of 4-0. The Owls begin AMC play Tuesday at home against Missouri Baptist University.
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Owls Stay Perfect
(FAYETTE, Mo., Sept. 13)--The William Woods University women's soccer team improved to 4-0 with a 3-1 victory at Central Methodist University on Saturday.
The two teams entered the match very familiar with each other. The two teams played in Fulton, Missouri, on August 30th. WWU won that match 3-0 to begin the 2008 season. The Eagles had won four straight matches entering the evening.
Ashley Morgan (Valparaiso, Ind.) scored her seventh goal of the season, and gave the Owls a 1-0 lead in the first half. Morgan would add two more goals in the second half to record a hat trick. This is the third straight week Morgan has recorded three goals in a match.
Summer Rohe would add a goal for CMU (4-3) on a penalty kick, but it would not be enough to get the Eagles back in the match.
Both teams recorded seven shots in the match. Colleen Dailey (Ellisville, Mo.) recorded three saves in the win for WWU. Crystal Hutchinson recorded three saves in goal for CMU.
William Woods (4-0) will open American Midwest Conference play on Tuesday, September 16th. The Owls will host Missouri Baptist University at 5:00 pm, at Firley Field.
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Bearcats’ Ryan, Owls’ Newbold Nab AMC Accolades
(LEBANON, Ill., Sept. 8)--Sarah Ryan of McKendree University and Caty Newbold of William Woods University have been selected as the American Midwest Conference Women's Soccer Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week, respectively, for Sept. 1-7. The honor was released Monday by the AMC office.
Newbold, a freshman defender from Jefferson City, Mo., was a defensive stalwart for William Woods in its two wins on the week. According to Owls' coach Josh Ganson, Newbold "played solid in the back for us all week". She helped anchor a William Woods defense that posted victories of 8-3 over Culver-Stockton College and 4-2 against Iowa Wesleyan College.
William Woods University has won its first three matches of the 2008 season.
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 William Woods Improves to 3-0
(FULTON, Mo., Sept. 7th)--The William Woods University women's soccer team collected its third win of the season on Sunday afternoon at Firley Field. The Owls defeated the visiting Tigers of Iowa Wesleyan College 4-2. William Woods is now 3-0 on the season.
Iowa Wesleyan took a 1-0 lead in the eighth minute of play. Jessica Ryan found the back of the net to give the Tigers the early lead.
William Woods was not phased by the early goal. Two minutes later, Ashley Morgan (Valparaiso, Ind.) recorded her fifth goal of the season. Kelsey Evans (Troy, Ill.) was credited with an assist on the goal.
Iowa Wesleyan went back on the offensive and scored on a goal from Bree Culp in the 16th minute to retake the lead.
The Owls continued to pressure the IWC defense the remainder of the half. After a pair of corner kicks, the Owls received some help via an own goal off the foot of a Tigers defensive player. The goal was scored in the 33rd minute of play. The two teams went into halftime tied at two.
It was all Ashley Morgan in the second half. Morgan put the Owls up for good with a goal in the 64th minute. She would add another goal in the 71st minute to put the match out of reach. Bailey Jungmann (Shiloh, Ill.) and Kate Klingemann (St. Louis, Mo.) recorded assists on the two goals.
Iowa Wesleyan (0-4) recorded 16 shots in the loss. Cara Arnold was credited with two saves in loss. William Woods recorded 15 shots in the win. Colleen Dailey (Ellisville, Mo.) was credited with two saves in the win.
William Woods will return to action on Saturday, September 13th at Central Methodist University. The Owls defeated the Eagles 3-0 to open the season on August 30th. Morgan scored three goals in the victory.
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 Owls Improve to 2-0
(CANTON, Mo., September 2nd)--The William Woods University women’s soccer team improved to 2-0 on the 2008 season with an impressive 8-3 victory over host Culver-Stockton College on Tuesday.
The Owls had to beat its opponents and the conditions to secure their second victory of the season. With temperatures in the low 90's, and the humidity at it's breaking point, the Owls took a 4-1 lead with 15 minutes remaining in the first half before the game was halted due to lightning in the area.
William Woods jumped on top quickly as Hayley Christensen (Osage Beach, Mo.) scored three minutes into the match. Kelsey Evans (Troy, Ill.) increased the WWU lead to 2-0 in the 18th minute. CSC answered with a goal in the 25th minute to cut the lead to one. That was as close as the Lady Wildcats would get. WWU answered with goals from Caty Newbold (Jefferson City, Mo.) and Alisha Morice (Osage Beach, Mo.) to finish out the first half.
Leading 4-1 after a 30-minute lightning delay, the Owls came out in the second half and continued to attack the CSC defense. The Owls received second half goals from Christiensen, Lilli Coleman (Tulsa, Okla.), and two goals from Melissa Roewe. The Owls received three assists from Kelsey Sanders (Jefferson City, Mo.). Lyndsey Bittle (Smithton, Ill.), Bailey Jungmann (Shiloh, Ill.), Stacie Bonte (Fenton, Mo.) and Roewe also recorded assists in the win.
The CSC goalie barely had time to catch her breath. William Woods outshot Culver-Stockton College 29-6. Colleen Dailey recorded one save in goal for the victorious Owls.
William Woods will return to action on Saturday, September 6th. The Owls will host visiting Lindenwood University at 1:00 pm, at Firley Field.
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William Woods University Women’s Soccer Defeats Central Methodist University
(FULTON, Mo., August 30th)--The William Woods University women’s soccer team opened its 2008 season with a 3-0 victory over Central Methodist University at Firley Field in Fulton, Missouri.
Head women's soccer coach Josh Ganson entered his third season at The Woods with a decisive victory over the visiting Eagles. After a second place finish in the American Midwest Conference during the 2007 season, the Owls look poised to make another run at the top spot in the league.
Senior Ashley Morgan (Valparaiso, Ind.) collected a hat-trick in the win for the Owls. Morgan is coming off a 2007 season in which she scored 16 goals, was selected the AMC Player of the Year, and an Honorable Mention NAIA All-American. She started the 2008 season in much the same way she ended the 2007 season. Morgan scored one goal in the first half and two in the second half.
Another 2007 Honorable Mention NAIA All-American, senior Colleen Dailey (Ellisville, Mo.), was solid in goal for the Owls. Dailey recorded 12 saves in the win. Dailey, and the Owls defense, recorded six shutouts during the 2007 season.
William Woods University begins the season 1-0. They will return to action on Tuesday, September 2nd, at Culver-Stockton College. Central Methodist University falls to 0-2 on the year.
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Owls Set to Open 2008 Season
The William Woods University women's soccer team will begin its 2008 season on Saturday, August 30th. The Owls will host Central Methodist University at 5:00 at Firley Field.
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