IPFW WOMEN'S SOCCER TEAM SWEEPS UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS INVITATIONAL

(02/09/03) Fort Wayne, Ind. - The IPFW women's soccer team rolled through the competition at the University of Saint Francis Invitational at Tahcumwah Sports and Recreation Center this past weekend.

The Mastodons compiled a perfect 5-0 mark for the tournament, posting three shut-outs; two over Mid-Continent rival Valparaiso and the third over University of Saint Francis in the finals.

The tenacious defense by goalkeeper Rachel Poor and defensemen Shacina Hersey allowed only one goal in the tournament.

Kristen Macdonald led all scoring for the Mastodons with six goals. Lindsay Williams added two goals for IPFW, as they remain undefeated in the spring season.

The women will play next on February 22, 2003 at the Valparaiso Invitational (Valparaiso, Ind.).

Scores for the Invitational:
IPFW def. Huntington College 2-1
IPFW def. Valparaiso 1-0
IPFW def. Michiana Club Team 3-0
IPFW def. Valparaiso (Semi-finals) 1-0
IPFW def. University of Saint Francis (Finals) 1-0

IPFW WOMEN'S SOCCER AND COASTAL CAROLINA BATTLE TO A 1-1 TIE

(11/01/02) Conway, S.C. - The IPFW women's soccer team and Coastal Carolina battled to a 1-1 tie, in women's soccer action, Friday evening at CCU Soccer Stadium.

IPFW (3-10-3) would get on the board first when midfielder Trish Prezbindowski scored her third goal of the season, unassisted at the 10:21 mark.

Coastal (8-5-4) would tie the match at the 37:58 mark when freshman forward Roberta Parsons, netted her fourth goal on the season.

CCU keeper Candice Doten recorded eight saves on the evening, while IPFW keeper Rachel Poor stopped 11 shots.

IPFW will close out the 2002 season as they face College of Charleston on Saturday, Nov. 2nd in Conway, S.C. Game time is scheduled for 2 p.m. (EST).

MASTODONS PLAY BALL STATE TO A 1-1 TIE

(10/30/02) Fort Wayne, Ind. - Despite being out shooting the 21-13, IPFW played Ball State evenly for 110 minutes. IPFW's Shacina Hersey netted her third goal of the season to send the game into overtime. IPFW is now 3-10-2 on the season, while Ball State moves to 13-5-1.

Ball State jumped out to an early 1-0 lead, when Kate Nadalin blasted a shot over goalkeeper Rachel Poor from 10 yards out.

In the second half, the Mastodons answered at the 59:23 minute when junior Shacina Hersey scored off a corner kick pass from Meghan Doehla in front of two Cardinal defenders to lock the game at 1-1.

In the first overtime, both teams had three opportunities to end the game. Macdonald would take a shot high over the net and then directly at the Ball State keeper. Lindsay Williamson tried her foot at the game winning goal, but was wide right.

Poor finished the evening with seven saves, while Megan Swafford and K.D. Moreland split duties in the net for Ball State collecting seven saves.

The Mastodons will travel to Coastal Carolina for a night cap on Friday, Nov. 1st. Game time is schedule for 7 p.m. (EST).

IPFW DEFEATS NORTHERN IOWA 3-2 IN OVERTIME

(10/27/02) Cedar Falls, Iowa - On a cold and snowy October day, the Mastodons won their second game in a row defeating Northern Iowa 3-2 in overtime. IPFW improved to 3-10-1, while Northern Iowa dropped to 4-12-1.

IPFW would get on the board first at the 8:36 minute as Kristin Macdonald scored her sixth goal of the season. The Mastodons control most of the game until Northern Iowa's Stephanie Ceravolo scored her first collegiate goal, tying the game at one. Not more than a minute later, Emily McCart gave UNI its first lead on her seventh score of the year. IPFW came right back as Macdonald fired in her second goal of the game, sending the match into overtime. Five minutes into the extra period, Macdonald again found the back of the net for the hat trick and "golden goal" victory.

For the game, Northern Iowa out-shot IPFW 18-14. IPFW's Rachel Poor had nine saves in the win, while Northern Iowa's A.J. Clark had seven saves allowing three goals.

IPFW will play their final home game of the 2002 season on Oct. 30th as Ball State University comes to town. Game time is set for 5:30 p.m. (EST) at the Hefner Soccer Fields.

MASTODONS DOWN WESTERN ILLINOIS 3-1

(10/25/02) Macomb, Ill. - Three first half goals by the IPFW Mastodons were enough to fend off Western Illinois' women's soccer team, 3-1.

IPFW (2-10-2) received first half goals from Lindsay Williamson (6:56), Shacina Hersey (21:23) and Kristin Macdonald (32:42) to give the Mastodons a 3-0 lead at the half. IPFW out-shot Western Illinois 10-6 in the first half, but only produced two shots on goal in the second half, which were stopped by Western goalkeeper Sarah Yakapovich.

Western Illinois (1-13-1, 1-4 Mid-Con) had its chances in the second half as a Tricia Johnson shot in the 49th minute bounced off the post, while Casey Cox blasted a pair of shots that were stopped by IPFW keeper Rachel Poor.

Western got on the board at the 86:24 mark when midfielder Pam Ficarra dribbled through the middle into the IPFW defense before passing to Katie Campion (right) on the right side, who placed the ball in the back of the net.

IPFW will be in action on Sunday, Oct. 27th as the head to Northern Iowa University. Game time is set for 1 p.m. (CST).

MASTODONS FALL 5-1 AT DETROIT MERCY

(10/23/02) Detroit, Mich. - The IPFW women's soccer team started up a tough road trip this week with a Wednesday afternoon 5-1 loss to Detroit Mercy. With the victory, the Titans improve to 5-7-4 on the year, while IPFW fell to 1-10-1 on the season.

The game was scoreless at the half with IPFW leading the shot count five to four and they also held a two to one corner kick advantage. Detroit had trouble mainly because of the Mastodons off-sides trap limiting the Titan offense's time of possession in their end.

Detroit's Judith Atwood got things started in the second half for Titans on an easy goal. Tanya Tiselj set up the goal on a pass that threaded the Mastodons' defense and that allowed Atwood to tap it in easily and it appeared that there were no more troubles with the "trap."

Just four minutes later it was Tiselj again setting up a goal, this time to Allison Epple in the 52nd minute to put the Titans up 2-0. Detroit's offense was far from finished at that point, as Tegan Phillips got in the scoring mix on a perfect header set up by Carrie Johnston's cross.

Not even five minutes later, Detroit's Jessica Barrett made her contribution to the scoring entourage with a goal from Phillips in the 67th minute. In the 69th minute Phillips scored her second goal of the game and final goal of the afternoon.

The Titans goalkeeper Alisson Dube and her defense almost registered their fifth shutout of the year but it was spoiled when IPFW's Lindsay Williamson scored in the 81st minute on a penalty kick.

Overall on the game, Detroit came back in the shots and corner kicks categories by taking a 12-10 advantage in shots and a 4-2 lead on corner kicks.

Next up for the Mastodons is a road contest against Western Illinois on Friday and then to Northern Iowa on Sunday.

IPFW FALLS TO BUTLER, 1-0 IN OVERTIME

(10/14/02) Indianapolis, Ind. - The IPFW women's soccer fell to Butler University 1-0 in overtime on Monday, Oct. 14 at Varsity Field. The Mastodons dropped to 1-9-1 with the loss, while the Bulldogs improved to 9-3-0.

Butler's Amy Morrison game-winning goal was just over six minutes into overtime, as she took a 30-yard chip from Maura Murphy, sending it to the left side of the goal just past IPFW keeper Rachel Poor.

Butler out-shot IPFW 17-5 on the game. Rachel Poor had eight saves, while the Mastodons only had two shots on goal. Butler's Morrison had eight shots, including the five on goals as she scored the game-winning goal.

Poor posted eight saves while taking the loss for IPFW. Butler out-shot the Mastodons 17-5 on the game.

The Mastodons will travel to Detroit Mercy on Wednesday, Oct. 3rd. Game time is scheduled for 3 p.m. (EST).

MICHIGAN STATE SHOOTS DOWN IPFW, 4-0

(10/08/02) East Lansing, Mich. - The Michigan State women's soccer team out-shot IPFW by a count of 27-7 en route to a 4-0 win over the Mastodons, Tuesday (Oct. 8) afternoon at Old College Field. Michigan State is now 9-3 on the season, while IPFW falls to 1-8-1.

Tiffany Laskowski put MSU on the board at the 17:17 minute mark with her team-leading seventh goal of the season. Emma Harris drew an assist on the goal. The Spartans doubled their lead just before halftime when Laskowski took the ball from midfield and passed to Erin Konheim for the goal.

The Spartans wasted little time in the second half, scoring twice in 36 seconds. Konheim scored the first goal of the two and her second of the game as she took a lob pass from Harris and put it in the back of the net. Michelle Perun closed out the scoring for the Michigan State at the 50:46 minute mark as Laskowski and Konheim each assisted on the goal.

Rachel Poor had a busy day as she collected eight saves in the loss. Erin Carlson got her first start of the season in goal for Michigan State, and earned her first shutout by making three saves.

IPFW will take return to action on Monday, Oct. 14th as they travel to Butler University. Game time is scheduled for 3 p.m. (CST).

IPFW OUT SHOOTS RAIDERS BUT FALL SHORT 4-3

(10/05/02) Fort Wayne, Ind. - The Wright State women's soccer team defeated IPFW 4-3, Saturday night at Hefner Field. The Mastodons fall to 1-7-1, while the Raiders improved to 4-6-1 on the season.

I was a very physical game, which saw IPFW starters Lindsay Williamson and Sarah Desormeux both leave the game due to injuries. IPFW out-shot Wright State 20-11, but still came up short. "The girls fought like crazy," said IPFW head coach Terry Stefankiewicz. "It was a game we should have won."

Wright State started off scoring the first three goals of the game, and taking a 2-0 lead at the half. Two of the Wright State goals came from Kim Chianese. However, IPFW would not be out done. IPFW's Trish Prezbindowski scored back-to-back goals to bring the Mastodons within one, but with 14 minutes remaining Wright State's Kelly Krammer slipped by IPFW's goalkeeper Rachel Poor to extend the lead to two goals. Just minutes later, Meagan Grzanka scored to give the Mastodons hope. Time would run out and IPFW dropped a heart breaker to the Raiders 4-3.

IPFW will travel to East Lansing, Michigan to face Michigan State University on Tuesday, Oct 8th. Game time is scheduled for 4 p.m. (EST).

IPFW FALLS TO MURRAY STATE 3-1

(09/28/02) Fort Wayne, Ind. - The IPFW women's soccer team took a tough 3-1 loss at the hands of visiting Murray State Saturday afternoon as they dropped their fifth consecutive game. The Mastodon fell to 1-6-1, while Racers improved to 4-4 on the season.

After 10 minutes of scoreless action in the first half, Jessica Fioranelli took a rebound off the cross bar and rocketed it past IPFW's goalie Rachel Poor to give the Racers the 1-0 lead. With less then 15 minutes left in the first half, the Racers would add their second goal of the game as IPFW fouled Abbie Perez in the box. Perez then blasted the direct kick form 15 yards out over the IPFW wall and past Poor to give the Racers a 2-0 lead at the half.

IPFW got on the board in the second half, as Shacina Hersey received the pass from Kristin Macdonald and placed it into the lower left hand corner of the net past Murray State goalie Karen Fitzharris to cut the lead to 2-1. Murray State would strike again when an IPFW defender took Jessica Fioranellli down from behind in the box. Fioranelli scored the third and final goal for the Racers on a penalty kick at the 83rd minute. IPFW would not be able to get another shot off as time expired. Murray State defeated the Mastodons 3-1.

Offensively IPFW posted a 13-11 advantage in shots on the afternoon, paced by the eight attempts from Macdonald. Meghan Doehla added two shots. Fitzharris stayed busy in goal for the Racers, allowing one goal and making seven saves.

IPFW will return to action Saturday, October 5th in a night game as they host Wright State University at the Hefner Soccer Field. Game time is scheduled for 6 p.m. (CST).

TOLEDO BLANKS IPFW, 5-0

(09/24/02) Toledo, OH. - Two goals apiece from senior Corrie Hasenjager and junior Melissa Lesage were more than enough offense for Toledo on Monday afternoon, as the Rockets blanked IPFW, 5-0, at Scott Park.

The Midnight Blue and Gold drew first blood at 20:30 on a goal by Lesage. The play developed when freshman Pam Richard dribbled into the left corner of the penalty box and delivered a nice cross in the middle to classmate Brittany Lawrence. Lawrence flicked the ball onto a streaking Lesage, who deposited the ball into the back of the net for the eventual-game winner.

Toledo struck again just 26 seconds later on freshman Kelly Langenbeck's first collegiate goal. Langenbeck won a free ball about 25 yards out and lofted a shot over the head of IPFW goalkeeper Rachel Poor, who had come off her line at 20:56.

Lesage closed out the first-half scoring at 29:45 with her second tally of the game and team-leading seventh of the season on a great hustle play. She stole the ball from an IPFW defender about 30 yards from the goal and proceeded to beat two other Mastodon defenders and rifle a low, line-drive shot that snuck underneath a diving Poor. The multiple-goal affair for the Trois Rivieres, PQ native is her fourth in her career and her third of the season.

Toledo upped its lead to 4-0 at the 46:20 mark of the second half on the first of Hasenjager's two goals. She received a pass from freshman Jessica Kluesener and blasted home her fifth goal of the season from 12 yards out.

Hasenjager closed out the scoring at 68:38 on another great combination effort from Richard, to freshman Sarah Crane, to the Dayton, OH native. Richard took a pass around the midfield circle and found an open Crane, who dribbled deep into IPFW territory. Crane then crossed the ball into the middle of the penalty box to a waiting Hasenjager, who finished off the play.

Freshman Molly Patterson collected her second collegiate shutout and third collegiate victory of her young career between the posts. Patterson saved four shots as the Rockets' defense limited the Mastodons to only three shots in the second half and nine shots total.

For the game IPFW was out-shot 21-9, as the Rockets blasted past the Mastodons with four goals in the first half. Rachel Poor finished the afternoon with seven saves in 76 minutes of action.

IPFW will play host to Murray State on Saturday, September 28th at Hefner Soccer Fields. Game time is schedule for 1 p.m. (CST).

RAMBLERS ROLL PAST MASTODONS, 4-0

(09/19/02) Chicago, IL - The Loyola women's soccer team scored more goals Thursday night than it had in its previous three matches combined as they rolled past IPFW, 4-0. The Ramblers go to 3-2, while the Mastodons fell to 1-4-1.

Loyola dominated the possession for the whole game and had other chances to add to its lead. Sophomore Ashley Baron got the scoring going in the 34th minute on a shot from 12 yards on the right side off of a Taylon feed. Baron and Taylon teamed up to assist Rachel Radcliffe on the second goal of the match in the 66th minute as Radcliffe nailed a drop pass from 15 yards out past the IPFW goalkeeper.

The Ramblers struck two minutes later as a deep pass to a streaking Nierzwicki set up a two-on-one situation with IPFW's keeper. When the Mastodons Rachel Poor committed to Nierzwicki on the right side of the box, Nierzwicki centered it to Taylon who had an open net from six yards. The final goal of the match came on an error by the goalie. After retrieving an errant Loyola shot, the IPFW's Poor tried to clear the ball by rolling it to one of her teammates on the right side of the field. Obviously, not seeing Nierzwicki standing right there, Gina stepped in front of the pass and had a wide open net to record her first goal of the season.

Loyola out-shot IPFW 13-9 but only three of the Mastodons shots were on goal. Heather Joseph played the first half for the Ramblers in between the pipes and Erica Pedini played the second half. Rachel Poor played 78 minutes, as she allowed 4 goals and collected three saves.

IPFW will travel to the University of Toledo as the face the Rockets on Monday, September 23rd. Game time is scheduled for 5 p.m. (EST).

NIAGARA DOWNS IPFW 3-2

(09/15/02) Fort Wayne, Ind. - Rosie Luzak scored three goals as Niagara University dropped IPFW, 3-2 Sunday at the Hefner Soccer Fields. The Mastodons fell to 1-2-1, while Niagara improved to 5-0-1 on the year.

Niagara would have the first opportunity to get on the board with a penalty kick. Sara Pinelli shot the ball straight at IPFW's goalkeeper Rachel Poor for the save. Less then forty-five seconds later, IPFW scored as Kristin Macdonald broke through the Niagara defenders on an unassisted goal at the 17th minute.

Niagara's Luzak tied the game at 1-1, when she received the pass from Sarah Campbell from 10 yards out. The Mastodons would add their final goal of the game as Lindsay Williamson scored with fifteen seconds left to go in the first half. IPFW would go to the locker room with a 2-1 lead.

In the second half, it would be all Niagara out shooting the Mastodons ten to six. Luzak scored her second goal of the game, when her first shot bounced off the goalkeeper and back to her for the rebound goal at the 61st minute.

Niagara finished their scoring when Luzak scored her third goal of the game. Luzak was 20 yards out and made it look so easy with a blast to the right hand corner of the net. Niagara would go on to win the game 3-2.

Niagara out-shot IPFW, 20-12 on the afternoon. IPFW goalkeeper Rachel Poor recorded 11 saves, while Niagara's starting keeper Katy Owings stopped three shots before having to leave the game do to an injury. Alayna Loiselle would replace Owings in the second half and shut down the Mastodons with four key saves to earn the win.

IPFW will play Tuesday, September 17th at Indiana State. Game time is scheduled for 4 p.m. (CST).

MASTODONS PLAY VALPARAISO TO 2-2 DOUBLE OVERTIME TIE

(09/13/02) Fort Wayne, Ind. - Despite being out shooting the Crusaders 21-10, IPFW played Valparaiso evenly for 110 minutes. Freshman forward Lindsay Williamson netted her first collegiate goal to send the game into overtime. IPFW is now 1-1-1 on the season, while Valpo moves to 0-3-1.

Valpo jumped out to an early 1-0 lead, when Ashley Shaneyfelt blasted a shot over goalkeeper Rachel Poor.

IPFW answered in the 40th minute, when junior Kristin Macdonald scored off a crazy bouncing ball in front of three Valpo defenders to lock the game at 1-1. This was Macdonald third goal of the season.

In the second half, Lindsay Holley of Valparaiso broke past the Mastodons defense and scored the go ahead goal for the Crusaders. With time winding down, IPFW made one last attempt to tie the game and send it to overtime. At the 88th minute, IPFW's Lindsay Williamson scored from the left side of the field to tie the game at 2-2.

In the first overtime, the Mastodons had three opportunities to finish the game. Macdonald would take a shot wide right, while Shacina Hersey hit the crossbar with five minutes left in the first overtime. Williamson tried her foot at the game winning goal, but was denied by Valpo's goalkeeper.

IPFW would take the only shot on goal in the second overtime, when Macdonald kick line drive that was saved by Kristen Templin.

Poor finished her third career start with six saves, while Templin was a wall for Valpo as she collected 10 saves.

The Mastodons return to action on Sunday, Sept. 15 when they play host to Niagara University at 12 p.m. (CST) at the Hefner Soccer Fields.

IPFW’S KRISTIN MACDONALD AND MEGHAN DOEHLA LIFT MASTODONS OVER JAGUARS IN SEASON OPENER

(08/30/02) Indianapolis, Ind. – IPFW scored three late goals to edge the Jaguars 4-3 in a double overtime win at the Michael A. Carroll Track and Soccer Stadium Friday night. Kristin Macdonald led the late offensive charge for the Mastodons tying the game at the84th minute and the game winner in the 113 minute.

IUPUI got on the board early as Tara Latella scored from 11 yards out giving the Jaguars a 1-0 lead.

IPFW answered late in the first half when Meghan Doehla took a pass from Trish Prezbindowski and beat goalkeeper Erica Hocking from the right side evening the score at 1-1.

The score remained knotted until Mari Jo Kohler arced a free kick over the head of Rachel Poor and into the net at the 49 minute. IUPUI add to their one goal advantage when Mykel Mahabirsingh rolled a goal past Poor at the 61^st minute making the score 3-1.

Doehla cut the IUPUI lead to one in the 71st minute when she took a loose ball in the box and beat Hocking. Macdonald provided her first heroic effort in the 84th minute and capped the win with a loose ball goal in the 113th minute.

Poor faced 11 total shots in the win, making three saves. IPFW out-shot the Jaguars 23-11 on the evening.

The Mastodons return to action on Sunday, Sept. 1 when they play host to DePaul University at 7 p.m. (CST) at the Hefner Soccer Fields.