WVWC Edges WJU 2-1 For WVIAC Women's Soccer Title

(BUCKHANNON)---West Virginia Wesleyan (16-4-2) tallied both scores in a 150-second stretch of the second half as the Bobcats rallied to claim WVIAC Women's Soccer Tournament championship with a 2-1 win over rival Wheeling Jesuit (16-6-0).

Wheeling Jesuit notched the only score of the first half when Katie Groff found the back of the net.  Jessica Park assisted on the goal and the Cards had 1-0 lead that they would maintain for the next 50-plus minutes.

Wesleyan knotted the contest at 1-1 when Meghan Zayas booted in an unassisted goal at the 63-minute mark.  Mallory Smith provided the eventual game-winner only two minutes later with another unassisted score.

WVWC owned a 14-9 edge in shots on goal.  Bobcat keeper Lauren Hessian turned away seven shots.  Ashley Hitz made nine saves and allowed two goals in 65 minutes of action for the Cardinals.  Lauren Lewicki made saves on both shots directed at her in 25 minutes.

The victory awards Wesleyan an automatic into the upcoming NCAA Division II Women's Soccer Great Lakes Regional.  It also marks Wesleyan's league-high sixth conference tournament championship and snapped a three-year run for WJU atop the WVIAC.

WVIAC Women's Soccer Tournament
Tuesday, 10/30---First Round
G1: #2S Concord 3, #3N Pitt Johnstown 0
G2: #3S Davis & Elkins 6, #2N Shepherd 0
Friday, 11/2---Semifinals
G3: #1N Wheeling Jesuit 5, Concord 0
G4: #1S West Virginia Wesleyan 1, Davis & Elkins 1 (2ot---WVWC advances on penalty kicks 3-2)
Sunday, 11/4---Championship
G5: West Virginia Wesleyan 2, Wheeling Jesuit 1
 

WVIAC Women's Soccer Tournament Pairings & Preview

(PRINCETON, W.Va.)---Divisional champions West Virginia Wesleyan and Wheeling Jesuit have earned first round byes in the upcoming WVIAC Women's Soccer Tournament.  First round play opens on Tuesday when Pitt Johnstown visits Concord and Shepherd hosts Davis & Elkins.

Wesleyan (15-4-1, 11-1-1) clinched the tournament's top overall seed with an impressive 5-1 victory at Wheeling Jesuit last week.  Defending tournament champion Wheeling Jesuit (15-5-0, 11-2-0) had long clinched their opening round bye thanks to their Northern Division title.

Concord (11-7-1, 9-3-1) looks for a season sweep over Pitt Johnstown (8-12-0, 4-9-0) on Tuesday.  The Mountain Lions claimed a 3-0 win earlier this month in Johnstown as Jenny Cleland netted a pair of goals.  Concord reached the WVIAC Tournament championship match last season before falling to Wheeling Jesuit 1-0 in an overtime thriller.  Pitt Johnstown is making their first appearance in the league's post-season event.

Davis & Elkins (10-9-1, 8-4-1) and Shepherd (7-10-2, 5-7-1) have some unsettled business to take care of.  The squads played to a scoreless tie last Saturday in Shepherdstown.  D&E held an overwhelming edge in shots, but couldn't get one past Ram keeper Amy Bell.  The Senators are led by freshman Cole Dant, the WVIAC leader with 26 goals.

Semifinal action is slated for Friday.  Sunday's championship match will carry an automatic bid into the upcoming NCAA Division II Women's Soccer Tournament.  

WVIAC Women's Soccer Tournament
Tuesday, 10/30---First Round
G1: #3N Pitt Johnstown (8-12, 4-9) at #2S Concord (11-7-1, 9-3-1) 3:00
G2: #3S Davis & Elkins (10-9-1, 8-4-1) at #2N Shepherd (7-10-2, 5-7-1) 2:00
Friday, 11/2---Semifinals
G3: UPJ/CU winner at #1N Wheeling Jesuit (15-5, 11-2)
G4: D&E/SU winner at #1S West Virginia Wesleyan (15-4-1, 11-1-1)
Sunday, 11/4---Championship
G5: Winner of G3 vs. Winner of G4
Note: WV Wesleyan has clinched the top overall record and would host the championship match if they qualify...All matches hosted by higher seed.
 

Lady Cards Win Pair

Wheeling, WV October 14, 2007 — The Cardinals defeated two conference opponents on the road this week defeating Pitt-Johnstown 4-3 in overtime and The Rams of Shepherd 6-0. The wins give the Cars sole position of first place in the WVIAC standings with a mark of 14-3 overall and 11-1 in the conference.

The women will travel road for two game this week as they take on  Slippery Rock University Monday Oct. 15 at 3pm and Point Park College Thu. Oct. 18 at 4pm. 

Cardinals Defeat Rams 4-1

Wheeling, WV October 2, 2007 — The Cardinals got back on the winning track as they defeated the Lady Rams of Shepherd University tonight 4-1.

Seniors Katie Groff and Lindsay Getz each scored a pair of goals to lead the way. Katie Groff, Lindsay Getz, and Senior Amanda Lyons teamed up in the 22nd minute when Lyons crossed in to Getz from the corner who passed the ball to Groff for the header goal. Groff and Getz again teamed up with help from Elizabeth Lipovsky with two direct passes as Groff deposited the ball in the back of the net. Getz then teamed up with Groff and Jessica Park in the 40th minute to end first half play with the Cardinals leading 3-0.

The second half started with Shepherd firing on all cylinders when Shepherd had two quick shots on goal with the second finding the net on a rebound shot from Amanda Smith. The Lady Cardinals scored the final goal of the night at 76:20 when Lindsay Getz scored her second goal of the night off a cross from Amanda Belsito just chipping the ball over the goal keepers head.

The Cards improved its record to 11-3 overall and 9-1 in conference play. The Lady  Cardinals will be on the road this Friday Oct. 5 as the take on the Edinboro at 4pm.

Cardinals Shutout Pitt-Johnstown

Wheeling, WV September 22, 2007 — Dan Rosato

The Hall of Fame weekend was kicked off with the Wheeling Jesuit Women’s soccer team playing against the University of Pitt-Johnstown. The Lady Cardinals honored their newest Hall member Jill Neuhaus during the game. They presented her with a special gift. Neuhaus was a member of the 1993 and 1994 District 28 and Great Lakes Region Championship teams. In 1993, Jill received NAIA All-Regional 1st Team and NAIA All-American Honorable Mention honors.

The Cardinals were the dominant team in the first half of the game. Katie Groff’s pass to freshmen Hannah Walker set her up for her 5th goal of the season. Kara Houston then split the defense with a pass to set up a goal by Amanda Lyons. The Lady Cards entered halftime leading Pitt-Johnstown 2-0.

Cardinals Shutout Tigers For Second Time

Salem, WV September 17, 2007 — Wheeling Jesuit improved its record to 7-2 on the season and 5-0 in conference play with a 8-0 shutout of Salem International this past Saturday.

Senior Lindsay Getz scored her second hat trick of the season against the Lady Tigers. Five other Cardinal players found the back of the net with six players adding assists. The Cardinals out shot the Lady Tigers 59-1. Salem goalkeeper Ashley Garcia recorded 21 saves for the Lady Tigers.

The Cardinals will host Pitt-Johnstown this Saturday, September 22nd at 6pm during Hall of Fame Weekend.

Lipovsky and Getz Team Up

Elizabeth Lipovsky and Lindsay Getz teamed up in the 53rd minute of the game to defeat California PA by the score of 1-0.

At 52:16 into the contest Getz received the ball and dribbled through traffic to pass up the middle to Lipovsky. Lipovsky beat one defender and deposited the ball in the back of the net for the contests only goal. Lewicki and Hitz teamed up to record 9 saves on the night.

The Cardinals improved their record to 6-2 on the season. WJU's next is Sat. Sept. 15th at Salem International. The Cards won the first contest by a score of 12-0. 

Getz Named WVIAC Women's Soccer Player of the Week

Lindsay Getz, Wheeling Jesuit, Sr., F, Fonthill, ONT/Stephanie Paha, Pitt Johnstown, Fr., GK, Slickville, PA: Getz helped Wheeling Jesuit to a 2-1 week with two goals and four assists...Her pair of goals and assist keyed the Cardinals' important 3-2 regional win over Ashland...Paha posted a pair of shutouts versus Western Pennsylvania rivals Seton Hill and Point Park...The rookie goalkeeper accounted for five saves in the two Lady Cat victories.

Other nominees:  Davis & Elkins' Cole Dant (4 goals, 1 assist in 1-1 week) and Shepherd's Jennifer Corkran (3 goals, 1 assist in 1-1 week).

ASHLAND, OH September 9, 2007 — When the going got tough, Getz got going.

Wheeling Jesuit senior forward Lindsay Getz had 2 goals and an assist Sunday (Sept. 9) as the Cardinals nipped the Eagles, 3-2 in a non-conference women's soccer match at the AU Soccer Complex.

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Cardinals Shutout Tigers

WHEELING, WV August 28, 2007 — Wheeling Jesuit improved its record to 2-1 on the season with a 12-0 shutout of Salem International. Senior Lindsay Getz scored 3 goals to the lead the Cardinals with 9 other Lady Cardinals finding the net.

Freshman Named WVIAC PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Princeton, WV August 27, 2007 — Hannah Walker, Wheeling Jesuit, Fr., S, Silver Lake, OH:  Walker ended a scoreless deadlock with an overtime goal in Saturday's key Northern Division win over Seton Hill...The squads were picked to finish 1-2 in the division by the coaches' preseason poll.

#15 Indiana PA defeats WJU 2-1

WHEELING, WV August 27, 2007 — The Lady Cardinals dropped their home opener to #15 nationally ranked IUP. Katie Groff scored the lone Cardinal goal from a cross from freshman Hanna Walker. Lauren Lewicki recorded 6 saves for the Lady Cards.

WJU Defeats Seton Hill in Overtime

GREENSBURG, PA August 25, 2007 — The Lady Cardinals opened their season with a 1-0 overtime victory against WVIAC opponent Seton Hill. Wheeling won the game one minute into play in the first overtime session. Wheeling will play at home on Monday vs. Indiana (PA) at 6pm.

The game will be broadcasted live via the Internet. Fans can logon to athletics.wju.edu and click on the live link 15 minutes prior to the game.

Concord, Wheeling Jesuit Favored in WVIAC Women's Soccer Race

PRINCETON, WV July 20, 2007 — Defending regular season champion Concord is the overall favorite to claim the 2007 WVIAC women's soccer championship. The Mountain Lions received five of the ten first place votes from league head coaches, while 2006 conference tournament winner Wheeling Jesuit garnered four votes. Upstart Charleston received the other first place nod.

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Wheeling Jesuit University 2006 WVIAC Champs

The women’s soccer team proved that they are the best team in the conference, as they downed Concord 1-0 in overtime to take the WVIAC Championship. 

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