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Jim Matson

#45
October 30, 2007, 10:30:53 PM
Wheaton edges Illinois Wesleyan tonight 3-2 in OT.

Wheaton's coach Pete Felske said after the match that Wesleyan gives Wheaton the best tactical opposition of any team they play - and that tonight was no different.  Hats off to Wesleyan's coach Dave Barrett for putting together a great game plan.

Wheaton outshot the Titans 27-6 and played well, but without All-American Bethany Barton in the back, the defense/mid-field wasn't as strong as it could be.  Add to that the total determination displayed by Wesleyan and it ended up a close match regardless of the shot balance.
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Mr. Ypsi

#46
October 30, 2007, 11:24:00 PM
I suppose it was asking too much for the Titan men AND women to knock off Wheaton in the same year. :(

Some day it will happen (I should live so long)! ;D

Mr. Ypsi

#47
November 04, 2007, 12:24:49 AM
Wheaton down Carthage 3-0, thus taking both the men's and women's AQs (now that's a rarity! ;)).

Think Carthage has any reasonable chance for an at-large?

Northern_Explorer

#48
November 04, 2007, 07:44:11 AM
At 10-3-1 in region (2 losses to Wheaton, 1 to Carroll) I think they're a lock.

Jim Matson

#49
November 05, 2007, 08:26:03 AM
Wheaton and Carthage in the Tourney.  Wheaton has played 8 teams that have been selected for the post-season and has defeated all 8 - Wheaton will have to repeat at least a few matches.
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Jim Matson

#50
November 11, 2007, 10:38:02 PM
So it is Stevens Point versus Wheaton in the sectionals.  This match will probably take place at Wheaton and will be played on Friday evening.  Joining Wheaton and UW-Stevens Point is Puget Sound and Wartburg.

Stevens Point has been one of Wheaton's better opponents over the years and thus the Pointers will be way up for this one.  Wartburg is a bit of a Cinderella story and has a former Wheaton player as one its coaches.  And Puget Sound played Wheaton in the Championship match in 2004.  An interesting tie to each of the programs.

Earlier in the season, Wheaton defeated Stevens Point 5-2.  I wouldn't bet on a score like that this weekend.
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Jim Matson

#51
November 11, 2007, 10:40:51 PM
Great season for Chicago and its too bad it had to go out in PKs.  It sounds like the Maroons had the better of the Pointers but just couldn't put it away.  Chicago had to overcome a number of injuries in route to an at-large berth this year - and they certainly gave Wheaton all they could handle last month.

I'm sure we'll see more of Chicago next year.  Which leads to an interesting question...is Chicago Wheaton's #1 rival in women's soccer?
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Jim Matson

#52
November 16, 2007, 09:00:03 PM Last Edit: November 16, 2007, 10:11:14 PM by Hiker Jim
Wheaton over UW-Stevens Point 4-0

Wheaton dominated this match from start to finish.  While the score could have been 5 or 6 to 0, the important thing is that Wheaton played their game against a good Pointers side and won.  Richardson and Della Torre had a great match, as did Bergh, Passiales and Folz.  In fact every player did well - Hermann and Partain came off the bench and contributed in the 2nd half.  Lee as always played well, but Stevens Point was all over her, limiting her opportunities.

The Pointers had one great chance for a goal when their striker found herself standing in front of an empty net with the ball at her feet - but she couldn't settle and shot over the crossbar.  Other than that and perhaps one other set play opportunity, Stevens Point did not press the Wheaton keeper.

In the first half, Wheaton's transition game really hurt Stevens Point and it wasn't until Wheaton scored their first goal that the Pointers started marking Wheaton tighter, trying to take some space away from the  Thunder.    It didn't work and Wheaton went on to score another goal in short order.  Midway through the 2nd half, Wheaton started to substitute and scored one more to finish it off.  If you appreciate well played soccer, it was a great match to watch.                                               3726
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Jim Matson

#53
November 17, 2007, 11:16:05 PM
Wheaton 2, Puget Sound 0

Another great soccer match at Wheaton tonight.  Puget Sound sure gave Wheaton a game!  The Thunder had to work hard for this one as the Loggers are fast, pass well, and attack often.  Levian (#11) for the Loggers was the go to gal on almost every play - she is very good and had several chances, nailing a few nice shots.  But Wheaton junior Kelly Foltz made the evening a frustrating one for Levian, who had a hat trick the previous evening in the match against Wartburg.  Foltz was almost perfect in keeping the ball from the feet of Levian, and when she wasn't perfect, Barton was there to save the day.  Barton and Foltz were the difference for Wheaton tonight.

Second half adjustments by the Wheaton coaching staff were very effective at keeping Wheaton's growing momentum alive, but until the 80 minute mark, the Loggers were very much in this match.  Between #11 and #13, UPS has some great players and also some speed - #13 moved around the Wheaton defender more than once on a run to the top of the box.  In every case however, either Barton, Foltz or sophomore Lindner was there to stop the play.

Wheaton just had too many weapons in this match for the Loggers to handle, and those weapons turned opportunities into goals.  And with UPS playing an attack style match, Wheaton's Lee was left open or single covered and when that happens, she is going to create trouble.  Great match to watch and Wheaton is headed to the Final 4 for the 3rd time in 4 years.  The Loggers finish a great season and should be proud of their ascent to the Elite Eight this year.                          3745
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Jim Matson

#54
November 18, 2007, 03:21:24 PM
Western Connecticut blanks Hamilton 1-0 and thus become Wheaton's next foe.  They'll play on Friday in Florida.
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Jim Matson

#55
November 23, 2007, 02:32:53 PM
At the half, it's Wheaton 1, West Conn 0.

Messiah defeated TCNJ 2-0 in the other semi.
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Jim Matson

#56
November 23, 2007, 03:38:18 PM
Wheaton over West Conn 3-0.

It's Messiah and Wheaton for the National Championship on Saturday.
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Jim Matson

#57
November 24, 2007, 03:54:11 PM
Wheaton over Messiah 1-0 for the National Championship.  That's 2 in a row and 3 out of the last 4.  Very nice experience for those Wheaton seniors!

Congrats to the team and to the coaches on a perfect season: 27-0-0.  A new NCAA DIII record for wins in a season.
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Pat Coleman

#58
November 25, 2007, 10:58:08 AM
Wheaton's press release:

The Wheaton College women's soccer team won its third NCAA Division III National Championship in four years on Saturday with a 1-0 win against Messiah College in the NCAA Division III National Championship match. Wheaton concludes the season with a NCAA Division III record mark of 27-0 on the year. Today's win was Wheaton's 45th consecutive victory.

Thunder Sophomore Jami Herrmann broke a scoreless tie late in the first half to give Wheaton the 1-0 lead. Herrmann collected a loose ball 42:50 into the match and bended the ball past Messiah keeper Brindley Beckwith.

Herrmann's goal gave Wheaton a 1-0 halftime lead that the Thunder would manage to maintain. Wheaton out-shot the Falcons 18-9 in the match, with a 9-4 edge in corner kicks. Messiah's best scoring opportunity came in the final five minutes of regulation, however Wheaton goalkeeper Kristin Eggert made a diving save to secure the lead. Eggert noted of the save, "I was focused pretty intensely on that ball. I knew that all of the girls around me had worked so hard to keep that zero on the scoreboard, so I really wanted to keep it as well."

Eggert made five saves in 90 minutes of work as she earned an All-Tournament selection for the second consecutive year. Beckwith made six saves in the Falcons' net.

Thunder junior midfielder Kari Klynstra was selected as the tournament's "Most Outstanding Offensive Player." Senior Bethany Barton was named the "Most Outstanding Defensive Player" of the tournament for the second consecutive year. Junior defender Kelly Foltz also earned All-Tournament selection.

Thunder head coach Pete Felske commented, "I told the team after the match that this is something to really be proud of. To win two titles in a row, with everybody gunning for you and have and undefeated is something very special."

The Thunder becomes the third program to win three NCAA Division III National Championships. Wheaton and The College of New Jersey have each won three titles and UC-San Diego has won five Division III Championships.

Five of Wheaton's seniors: Sarah Richardson, Barton, Eggert, Kira Davis and Melinda Lowry have been with the team for the past four seasons and all three of the program's National Championships. Wheaton has compiled a record of 97-6 over the past four years. Richardson, a team captain, noted of the accomplishment, "Three national championships is something to be proud of. Our whole team stepped up this year and everybody brought something unique to the table to help us get to this point."

Felske noted of the senior class, "I think what they have accomplished is far beyond what we expected. It is hard enough to win one Championship and unless you have done it, it is hard to know that. But to come back and do it a second time and to win a third title is way beyond our expectations as a coaching staff."
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