Notre Dame de Namur University

Women's Soccer

Three Argonauts Receive Pac-West Honors

November 13 – Freshman defender Kimberly Wilhite was one of three Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer players to earn All-Pacific West Conference honors for the 2009 season. In addition to Wilhite’s selection to the First Team, senior forward Sally Olsson and freshman forward Alexis Tershay garnered Honorable Mention accolades.

Wilhite (Castro Valley, CA / Castro Valley HS) earned First Team All-PacWest recognition after anchoring the Argonauts defense this season. Wilhite started 19 games on the year and finished fourth on the team with seven points. She scored two goals, both coming against Chaminade and added three assists.

Olsson (Hillsboro, OR/Century HS) and Tershay (Anaheim, CA/Canyon HS) garnered Honorable Mention status after terrific seasons up top for the Argonauts. Olsson led the team in goals with 6 and points with 13 while recording two game-winning goals. This was the third time Olsson garnered All-Conference recognition after receiving Honorable Mention status in each of the past two seasons.

Tershay (Sunnyvale, CA / Fremont HS) led the team in assists with four and finished second in goals (3) and points (11) during her debut season. All four of her scores came during conference play, including three game-winners. Tershay ranked fourth in the conference in game-winning goals with all three coming as the only score in a 1-0 contest.

The Argos placed fourth in the Pacific West with a 7-6-1 conference record while finishing 7-11-1 overall.

Argos Surrender Three Second Half Goals in Loss to Dominican

October 29 – For the first 45 minutes it appeared that Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team was well on their way to their seventh conference win of the season. However, Dominican scored three second half goals to complete a comeback and down the Argonauts 4-3.

Samantha Paetz put the Argonauts up early on with a goal in the seventh minute. Paetz beat the goalie to a ball and guided it home for a 1-0 lead. Less than five minutes later, Sally Olsson drilled a shot from the middle of the box past goalie Alicia Paulsen to give NDNU a two goal advantage.

Bridget Folan cut the lead in half in the 18th minute when she chipped a ball over goalie Kelsey Baxter. Later in the half, Linzey Harvey pushed the lead back up to two goals in the 39th minute when she took a pass from Sarah Biser and beat Paulson.

The second half was all Dominican as the Penguins scored three goals to push ahead of the Argonauts and take the game 4-3. Eleanna Mendez cut the deficit to one in the 52nd minute before Stephanie Malone tied the score at 3-3 in the 70th minute. The Penguins capped off their comeback six minutes later on a header from Shayna Elkins.

The Argos are back in action next week when they travel to Arizona and Utah to take on Grand Canyon and Dixie State. BOX SCORE

Argos Blank Hawaii Pacific 2-0

October 26 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team score two second half goals in a two minute span to topple Hawaii Pacific and move into third place in the PacWest. The Argos improved to 6-4-1 in conference play to leap over the Sea Warriors in the standings.

The first half was all HPU as the home team recorded a 5-1 shot advantage over the Argonauts. However, the match remained scoreless into halftime thanks to two key saves from Kelsey Baxter. The NDNU offense picked up in the second and finally broke through in the 69th minute.

Victoria Colon sent a long cross from the right flank that Margo Rasteiro was able to track down and head into the center of the net for a 1-0 lead. Just over two minutes later, Samantha Paetz sent a corner kick in front of the net that was headed home by K.C O’Shea for a very important insurance goal.

Baxter earned the shutout for NDNU with three saves while Carianne Makino made one stop for the Sea Warriors.

The Argonauts return to the mainland for a PacWest match against Dominican on Thursday. BOX SCORE

Argos, Vulcans Battle to 1-1 Tie

October 23 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team opened their road trip with a 1-1 tie against Hawaii Hilo. The Argos moved to 5-3-1 in PacWest play with the draw and remained in third place in the conference.

The Argos found themselves down early after the Vulcans went ahead 1-0 on a NDNU own goal in the 18th minutes. NDNU picked up the offense in the second half, holding a 13-5 shot advantage in the second after trailing 6-5 in shots for the first half.

Alexis Tershay evened the game at 1-1 in the 58th minute when she headed home a cross from Sarah Biser. Neither team would tally another goal as the goalies were excellent in the second half and overtime. Kiki DeMarquez made six saves in her 65 minutes of action for NDNU while Shanna Brown recorded nine stops for the Vulcans.

NDNU is back in action on Saturday when they head to Laie to take on BYU Hawaii. BOX SCORE

Argos Ride Three First Half Goals to Win

October 14 – Freshman defender Kimberly Wilhite scored her first two career goals in a 3-1 victory over Chaminade. The Argos outshot the Silverswords 31-3 and improved to 5-1 in conference play with the win.

NDNU got on the board early, scoring in the 2nd minute and never looking back. Margo Rasteiro netted the goal on a cross from K.C O’Shea. Wilhite then gave the Argos a cushion in the 33rd minute when she ripped a shot from just outside of the box into the lower left of the net for a 2-0 lead. Wilhite would add another goal less than two minutes later when she fielded a failed clear, drove to the net and beat goalie Marissa Minor.

The Argos held a 16-0 shot advantage in the first half while outshooting Chaminade 15-3 in the second. However, it was the Silverswords who scored the lone goal of the second on a breakaway by Haley Miller.

NDNU hit four posts in the game while Minor kept the Silverswords close with 11 saves. Kiki DeMarquez and Alexandra Cassandro handled the goalkeeping for NDNU.

The Argos close out their home schedule on Sunday afternoon when they host Chapman for Senior Day. BOX SCORE

Argos Score in Final Minute to Down UHH

October 12 – Alexis Tershay scored her second career goal on a penalty kick with 1:09 remaining to give the Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team a 1-0 victory over Hawaii Hilo. The Argos improved to 4-3 in the PacWest with the win.

NDNU limited the Vulcans offensively all game, holding the visitors to just two shots while racking up 11 of their own. Neither team managed to put much pressure on in the first half with just three shots from the Argos and zero from UHH.

In the second NDNU turned up their offense with eight shots, including several that missed just above the crossbar. With just under three minutes remaining, Tareena Oakley received a red card forcing the Argos to play with one less player. It would turn out not to matter as the Argos pushed the ball forward and were awarded a penalty kick a minute and a half later.

After Victoria Colon was taken down in the box, Tershay stepped up and drilled home the game winner. The goal was the second time this season Tershay won the game on a penalty kick in the final minutes of regulation.

Kiki DeMarquez picked up the shutout in net by making one save while Shanna Brown stopped two for the Vulcans.

The Argos are back in action Wednesday afternoon when they close out the home portion of their conference schedule with a match against Chaminade. BOX SCORE

Argos Fall to Hawaii Pacific 4-1

October 10 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team struggled to stop Hawaii Pacific as the Sea Warriors came away with a 4-1 victory. The Argos were outshot 14-6 for the game and moved to 3-3 in PacWest play.

The Sea Warriors got on the board early and never looked back. Meghan Fuller gave HPU a 1-0 lead in the 5th minute when she knocked home a rebound after a save by Kiki DeMarquez. Fuller struck again in the 31st and 48th minutes to earn a hat trick and give Hawaii Pacific a 3-0 advantage. On both goals, Fuller ran down a long ball and chipped it over the charging goalie.

HPU would add another goal in the 62nd minute when Katrina Torres headed home a corner kick from Lauren Avenue.

Sally Olsson put the Argos on the board in the 71st minute with her team leading fifth goal of the season. She took a corner from Samantha Paetz and headed it past goalie Carianne Makino.

DeMarquez made three saves in 68 minutes for NDNU while Alexandra Cassandro saw her first game action of the year and made four saves in the final 22 minutes.

The Argos get a day off before taking on Hawaii Hilo on Monday afternoon. BOX SCORE

Argos Drop Shootout to BYU Hawaii

October 8 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team fought back from deficits on two separate occasions before eventually falling to BYU Hawaii 5-3. The game featured eight goals, five of which came in the final 35 minutes. NDNU moved to 3-2 in PacWest play while the Seasiders improved to 4-2.

BYU Hawaii got on the board early, capitalizing on their first scoring chance in the fourth minute. Lauren McCullough found a streaking Emily Mearns who finished off the play with a goal. In the 35th minute, Ashley Hunter gave the Seasiders a 2-0 lead when she cleaned up a lose ball in front of the net.

The Argos responded just over two minutes later when Sarah Biser ran down a long ball from Kristen Orlando and put it inside the left post to cut the lead in half.

NDNU would even the score in the 57th minute when Sally Olsson’s header bounced off the crossbar and back to Victoria Colon. Colon then headed the ball over goalie Becky Ploeger for the goal.

Mearns would strike again for BYUH in the 67th minute when she beat a charging Kelsey Baxter but once again NDNU was able to respond. Colon tied the score again in the 71st minute when she fielded a ball 25 yards out and bent it over Ploeger’s head.

The Argos were unable to keep Mearns at bay as she added two more goals in the final ten minutes to finish the game with four. She recorded the hat trick in the 80th minute on a header off a corner and scored her fourth with 33 seconds left on a breakaway.

NDNU is back in action on Saturday when they take on Hawaii Pacific at 11:00 am. BOX SCORE

Late PK Lifts Argos over Dominican

October 2 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team improved to 3-1 in PacWest play with a 1-0 victory over Dominican. The Argonauts and Penguins battled evenly throughout the game until NDNU got on the board in the 82nd minute on a penalty kick by Alexis Tershay.

The Argos used excellent defense and outstanding play from goalie Kelsey Baxter to pick up their second shutout of the season. Baxter made six saves as the Penguins held a slight shot advantage at 12-11.

The first half favored Dominican with the visitors taking seven shots to four from NDNU. However, the best scoring chance came from the Argonauts as Sarah Biser’s shot from the top of the box was stopped by Alicia Paulsen on a diving save.

NDNU played more aggressively in the second, holding a 7-5 shot advantage and capitalizing on their scoring opportunity. Tershay blasted home the game winner on a penalty shot in the 82nd minute after being tripped in the box. The goal was Tershay’s first of her career.

The Argos are back in action next Thursday when BYU Hawaii comes to Koret Field for a PacWest Conference match. BOX SCORE

Argos Fall to Grand Canyon 1-0

September 29 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team could not their conference winning streak going, falling to Grand Canyon 1-0. The Argos moved to 2-1 in PacWest play while the Antelopes improved to 1-1-1.

The Lopes held an 18-8 shot advantage for the game but NDNU stayed close as Kelsey Baxter made a career high 12 saves. Baxter stopped six GCU shots in the each half while Mileena Buchei earned the shutout with four saves of her own.

The game was evenly played for much of the first with the Antelopes breaking through in the 33rd minute. Kayla Poe took a feed from Nichole Elias at the top of the box and blasted a shot towards the net. The ball deflected off an Argonaut defender, changed direction and rolled past Baxter for a goal.

The Argos had several opportunities to tie the game in the second half but could not get the ball past Buchei. She stopped all three shots on frame, including a late free kick by Samantha Paetz.

The Argos are back in action on Friday when Dominican comes to Koret Field for a PacWest match. BOX SCORE

Argos Blank Academy of Art

September 24 - The Notre Dame de Namur women's soccer team improved to 2-0 in PacWest play with a 3-0 victory over Academy of Art. The Argos recorded their first shutout of the season behind Kelsey Baxter's five saves.

The Argos jumped ahead early when Sally Olsson netted her fourth goal of the season. Olsson scored in the 8th minute when she tracked down a through ball from Kimberly Wilhite and beat the charging goalie.

NDNU held a 10-3 shot advantage in the first half and followed that up with a 10-5 advantage in the second. Linzey Flores tacked on the Argos second goal in the 60th minute on shot from the top of the box. Jeznia Flores added the final goal in the 75th minute on an assist from Kristen Orlando.

Olsson had a game high six shots while Alexis Tershay finished with five.

The Argos continue PacWest play on Monday when Grand Canyon comes to Koret Field at 1:30 pm. BOX SCORE

Argos Fall to San Jose State on Late Goal

September 22 – For 84 minutes the Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team stood toe-to-toe with San Jose State before the Spartans punched in the games only goal for a 1-0 victory. The Argos stayed close thanks to Kelsey Baxter’s career high ten saves.

SJSU controlled most of the first half with an 8-0 advantage on shots but the game went into the half scoreless. The Argonaut offense picked it up in the second, recording six shot while the Spartans continued to press with 11.

In the 85th minute, Hallsie Pacheco snapped the scoreless tie with a goal off a corner kick by Shanelle Furner. The goal would be enough as the Spartans defense clamped down and held NDNU without a shot for the final five minutes.

K.C O’Shea led the Argos with three shots while Samantha Paetz and Sally Olsson accounted for the NDNU shots on goal.

The Argos return to conference play on Thursday when they take on Academy of Art at Boxer Stadium in San Francisco. BOX SCORE

Argos Down Academy of Art in Double Overtime

September 19 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team started their 2009 PacWest season with a thrilling 3-2, double overtime victory over Academy of Art. The Argos held a 24-9 shot advantage including 5-0 in the overtimes.

The Urban Knights jumped on the Argos early with a goal 17 second into the game. Olivia Dupon came up with a free ball at the top of the box and beat goalie Kelsey Baxter to put AAU up in the opening minute.

NDNU knotted the game in the 36th minute when Alexis Tershay dribbled to end line and set a cross to Samantha Paetz. Paetz tapped the ball in to even the score going into the half. Sally Olsson would give NDNU the lead in the 56th minute on her second goal of the season.

The Urban Knight would force overtime 20 minutes later on a header from Carmela Doerr off a corner kick from Carolyn Cordeiro.

The game moved into overtime with the Argos offense taking over. NDNU controlled the ball for most of overtime before breaking though with just over one minute remaining. After AAU lost a player to a red card, Paetz sent the ensuing free kick into the box where Kimberly Wilhite headed it to Olsson for the game winning goal.

The Argos are back in action on Tuesday when they head south to face San Jose State at 7:00 pm. BOX SCORE

Argos Fall 2-0 to Dominican

September 13 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team racked up a 16-10 shot advantage over Dominican but could not find the net, ultimately falling 2-0 to the Penguins.

Dominican scored two first half goals to jump out to a lead and held off a strong Argonaut attack in the second. Bridget Folan netted the first goal of the game in the 30th minute when she headed home a corner kick. The Penguins would add another with just under one and a half minutes left in the first on a goal by Mary Wheeler.

The Argos came out strong in the second half, firing 10 shots and limiting the Penguins to just four. However, Alicia Paulsen made five saves to preserve the shutout and give Dominican the victory.

Alexis Tershay and Sally Olsson took six shots apiece for NDNU while Kiki DeMarquez and Kelsey Baxter made two saves each.

The Argos start conference play on Saturday when Academy of Art comes to Koret Field. BOX SCORE

Argos Blanked in Season Opener

August 29 - The Notre Dame de Namur women's soccer struggled to find the net in their 2009 season opener as they fell 4-0 to Cal Poly Pomona. The Argos managed 11 shots for the game, but put only three on frame.

The Broncos jumped out to an early lead with a goal in the 2nd minute. After a corner kick was sent into the box, a failed clear by NDNU left Alicia Gutierrez alone with the ball at the back post. Gutierrez put the ball in the back of the net to give Cal Poly Pomona a 1-0 lead. The Argos pressed hard for the rest of the half, nearly tying the game but went into the half down two after a late Bronco goal.

The second half was closely played for the first 20 minutes but CPP added another goal in the 77th minute when Justine Barclay capitalized on another failed NDNU clear. The Broncos would go on to add another one ten minutes later on a penalty kick by Carolyn Rubendall.

Kelsey Baxter and Kalia DeMarquez combined to make three saves for NDNU while Ashley Salerno recorded her second straight shutout with three saves of her own.

The Argos are back in action Wednesday afternoon when they travel to Sonoma State to take on the Seawolves. BOX SCORE

NDNU Names New Director of Soccer
BJ Noble hired to lead the men’s and women’s soccer programs

April 13 – The Notre Dame de Namur University athletic department has announced the hiring of BJ Noble as the new Director of Soccer.

Noble comes to NDNU after spending the last two seasons at the helm of the Millikin University men’s soccer team. Last season, Noble turned around a program that experienced six straight losing seasons, leading the Big Blue to a 10-8-2 record. In his two years, Noble amassed a 15-20-3 record at the Division III institution.

Prior to Millikin, Noble coached for ten years at the collegiate, high school and club levels. While earning his master’s degree at the University of Redlands, Noble served as the assistant men’s soccer coach from 2004-06. During his two years at Redlands, the teams went 32-6-5 with two SCIAC Championships and two NCAA Division III playoff appearances.

"I am excited to have been appointed to the Director of Soccer position. I would like to thank the university and Josh Doody for this great opportunity." Noble said. "I look forward to building relationships and educating the young men and women in the Notre Dame de Namur soccer program."

Noble replaces former Director of Soccer Lance Thompson who took the head coaching position at Cal Poly Pomona in February. Under Thompson last season, the Argonaut men went 14-4-3, won the Pacific West Conference Championship and made the school’s first appearance in the NCAA Tournament. The women finished fourth in the PacWest with a 7-5 conference record while compiling a 10-10 overall record.

“We are very excited to have BJ emerge from a very qualified and talented pool of applicants.” Athletic Director Josh Doody said. “We feel that BJ is a great fit and look forward to see where he can take both programs in the future.”

Noble becomes only the fifth men’s head coach in the 21 year history of the program and the fourth women’s coach since the program started in 2000.

Lance Thompson Takes Position at Cal Poly Pomona

February 5 – After two years at the helm of the Notre Dame de Namur soccer program, Lance Thompson has accepted the men’s head coaching position at Cal Poly Pomona.

Thompson, who led both the men’s and women’s programs at NDNU guided the men to a Pacific West Championship and the school’s first NCAA Tournament berth last season. The Argos went 14-4-3 and finished as one of the top defensive teams in the nation with 12 shutouts and a 0.72 goals against average. At the NCAA Tournament, NDNU fell to eventual National Champions CSU Dominguez Hills 3-0.

In his two seasons the men’s team went a combined 24-13-4 while the women compiled a 17-22-1 record. Thompson also coached the school’s first NCAA All-Region performers in Cristobal Montes, Oswaldo Hernandez and Traci Cicerchi.

Thompson takes over a Call Poly Pomona squad that went 4-11-3 last season in the CCAA.

NDNU will begin their search for a new Director of Soccer in the coming days.

Four Argos Receive All-Conference Honors
Freshman Sarah Biser Named PacWest Newcomer of the Year

November 24 – Senior defender Traci Cicerchi and freshman forward Sarah Biser highlighted four Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer players who received All-Pacific West Conference accolades. Biser was named PacWest Newcomer of the Year and was selected to the Second Team while Cicerchi garnered First Team honors.

Additionally, junior Sally Olsson and senior Heather Toohey were selected as Honorable Mention choices.
Cicerchi (Beaverton, OR/Beaverton HS) earned First Team All-PacWest recognition after being named Second Team All-West Region earlier this month. She started all 20 games as a sweeper and was consistently matched up with the opposing team best forward. Cicerchi led the team in minutes played while anchoring a defense that finished fourth in the conference with a 1.59 goals against average.

Biser (Newark, CA/Newark Memorial HS) became the first Argonaut to win the Pacific West Conference Newcomer of the Year Award after turning in one of the best rookie seasons in school history. She tied for the conference lead in goals with 14 and finished second in points with 32. Biser recorded three hat tricks this season, including a four goal game against Chaminade.

Olsson (Hillsboro, OR/Century HS) and Toohey (Anaheim, CA/Canyon HS) garnered Honorable Mention status after terrific seasons in the midfield for the Argonauts. Olsson finished second on the team in goals with five and ranked third in the conference in game-winning goals with four. Toohey led the team in assists with five and added two goals. She scored all nine of her points during conference play and ranked first in the PacWest in assists during conference games.

The Argos placed fourth in the Pacific West with a 7-5 conference record while finishing 10-10 overall for the season.

Cicerchi Earns All-Region Honors

November 11 – Senior defender Traci Cicerchi became the first women’s soccer player in school history to earn Daktronics Division II All-Region honors when she was selected to the West Region Second Team on Tuesday.

Cicerchi (Beaverton, OR) was the anchor on defense for the Argonauts this season. She started all 20 games as a sweeper and was consistently matched up with the opposing team best forward.

Cicerchi led the team in minutes, playing all but four minutes on the season and helped lead the NDNU defense that ranked fourth in the conference with a 1.59 goals against average.

The Argos finished the year at 10-10 overall but were 7-5 in conference play and placed fourth.

Argos Fall in Season Finale

November 8 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team closed out their 2008 season with a 2-0 loss to conference champion BYU Hawaii. The Argos struggled to find their shot, managing just five while the Seasiders took eight.

NDNU moved to 7-5 in PacWest play and finished alone in fourth place while going 10-10 overall.

Sarah Welty gave BYU Hawaii an early lead with a goal in the 10th minute off a feed from Natasha Aiono. The Argos fought hard to try and even the score but were put away on a goal by Britt Edman in the 88th minute.

Kelsey Baxter made a pair of saves for NDNU while Becky Ploeger earned the shutout with two saves for the Seasiders. BOX SCORE

Biser Scores Four Goals, Argos Rout Chaminade 6-2

November 5 – Freshman forward Sarah Biser continued her hot play, scoring the Argos first four goals in a 6-2 victory over Chaminade. The Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team improved to 7-4 in conference play with the victory and remains in the race for the conference title.

Biser did not wait long to give NDNU the lead, scoring 35 seconds into the game. The Swords tied the game at 1-1 in the 29th minute when Jamie Lindstrom scored off a feed from Ku’ulelani Abgayani.

Twenty seven seconds later, Heather Toohey found Biser to give the Argonauts a lead that they would not surrender. After halftime, Biser picked up where she left off, scoring in the 50th minute on another assist by Toohey.

After Lindstrom pulled Chaminade within one in the 60th minute, Kristen Mills found Biser for her fourth goal in the 64th minute. Taylor Snider and Siobhan Brosnan added the final two Argonaut goals, scoring in the 78th and 87th minutes respectively.

Kalia DeMarquez and Kelsey Baxter combined to make three saves for NDNU while Marissa Minor made four for the Silver Swords.

Biser pushed her season total in goals to 14, which put her in a tie for first in the conference with Adele Letro and Megan Pachecano of Hawaii Hilo. She has now scored 10 goals and added three assists in her last five games. Biser’s four goals were also the most in a game by a NDNU player since 2003.

NDNU closes out the 2008 regular season on Friday when they take on first place BYU Hawaii. If the Seasiders fall later today against Grand Canyon, the Argos could have a shot to tie for first place in the conference. BOX SCORE

Argos Fall to Hawaii Hilo

November 3 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team had their five game winning streak snapped with a 3-0 loss to Hawaii Hilo. The Argos fell to 6-4 in conference play while the Vulcans improved to 8-3.

The first half saw little action as the two teams combined on just six shots and went into the break scoreless. The Vulcans took over in the second as Megan Pachecano put the home team ahead in the 63rd minute. Pachecano took a feed from Adele Letro and beat goalie Kelsey Baxter on the breakaway.

Hawaii Hilo added two more goals in the final ten minutes as Chelsea Gomez scored on a penalty kick and Alyssa Salvador scored on a rebound.

Baxter and starter Kalia DeMarquez combined to make six saves while Shanna Brown earned the shutout with six saves of her own.

The Argos will look to move up the conference standing with their final two games of the season. NDNU will face Chaminade on Wednesday before finishing off the season against first place BYU Hawaii on Friday. BOX SCORE

Argos Win Fifth Straight, Blank HPU 1-0

November 1 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team stayed in the hunt for the PacWest crown with a 1-0 victory over Hawaii Pacific. Sally Olsson scored the games only goal as the Argos won their fifth straight game and improved to 6-3 in conference play.

The game was evenly played throughout with each team having very few opportunties to score. After a scoreless first half, the Argos got on the board in the 49th minute.

Sarah Biser slipped a ball out of the back to Olsen who had found an opening 30 yards from the HPU goal. She gathered herself and lifted a shot over the outstretched hands of HPU keeper Veronica Ellman for the lone goal of the match.

The Argos and Sea Warriors each recorded four shots with the only shot on goal coming on Olsson’s score.

NDNU is back in action Monday afternoon when they face Hawaii Hilo. The Vulcans are one of three teams tied for first in the conference. BOX SCORE

Argos Score Six Unanswered, Down Academy of Art

October 29 – For the second time this season, freshman forward Sarah Biser netted a hat trick as the Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team defeated the Academy of Art 6-1. The Argos used six unanswered goals to overcome an early deficit and earn their fourth straight victory.

The Urban Knights got on the board first, scoring in the 12th minute on a goal by Morgan Lefever. However, the lead would not last long as the Argos answered back in less than a minute. Kristin Mills knotted the game at 1-1 when she took a feed from Sally Olsson and banged one in off the goalie.

NDNU took the lead in the 27th minute when Victoria Colon sent a perfect cross off the corner to the back post where Linzey Harvey headed it in for a 2-1 lead. The Argos were not done in the first half as Biser extended the lead to two with a goal in the 39th minute.

Biser picked up where she left off in the second, scoring two goals in less than three minutes. First, in the 73rd minute, she took a pass from Hanna Martin and beat goalie Shelby Magallon. Then, in the 76th minute, Biser received a cross from Taylor Snider and chipped it over Magallon for the hat trick.

The Argos would go on to add one more as Biser found Olsson on a low cross that put the Argos up 6-1. Biser recorded her second hat trick of her career and now has ten goals on the season, including five in the last two games.

Kalia DeMarquez, Kelsey Baxter and Alexandra Cassandro combined to make four stops for NDNU while Magallon made three for AAU.

The Argos end their season with a four game road trip to Hawaii starting with Saturday’s game against Hawaii Pacific. BOX SCORE

Biser Named PacWest Player of the Week

October 27 – Freshman forward Sarah Biser earned PacWest Women’s Soccer Player of the Week honors after leading the Argos to a 2-0 record for the week. Biser led the conference with three goals and added an assist as the Argos downed Grand Canyon 3-1 and upset first place Dixie State 3-2 in double overtime.

Biser finished the week with seven points, including a five-point effort in a comeback victory over Dixie State on Saturday. She assisted on the Argos first goal to tie the game 1-1. Then, with NDNU trailing 2-1 in the 81st minute, she tied the score 2-2 to force overtime. Biser then put the game away in the second overtime when she punched in the game-winning goal. For the season, she ranks sixth in the conference with seven goals.

The Argonauts placed three other players on the Weekly Honor Roll with Victoria Colon, Kristin Mills and Heather Toohey all garnering recognition.

Colon recorded two assists in NDNU’s victory over Grand Canyon on Thursday while Mills made the Honor Roll after notching a goal in the win over Dixie State. Toohey made the list with the game-winning goal against GCU and also assisted on the final goal in the double overtime thriller on Saturday.

Argos Upset Dixie State in Double Overtime

October 25 – For the second time this season, the Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team took down conference leader Dixie State College. The Argos battled back from two separate deficits to force overtime before winning in the second extra period 3-2.

Dixie State took a 1-0 in the first half when Shannon Larsen played the ball through the defense to Wendy Stratford. Stratford and goalie Kiki DeMarquez both dove at the ball before it squirted loose and Stratford got back up to put it in the net. The Argos best scoring chance came in the early minutes when Victoria Colon’s shot from outside the box banged off the crossbar.

In the second the Argos turned up the offense, knotting the score at one apiece on a goal by Kristin Mills in the 60th minute. Mills took a short pass from Sarah Biser, took two dribbles before blasting the shot from 25 yards over goalie Tonya Smith’s head.

DSC did not wait long to regain the lead with a goal in the 71st minute. Larsen once again played a perfect ball through the Argonaut defense where Erin Beeston chased it down and beat the charging goalie.

Despite falling behind for the second time, the Argonauts kept the pressure on, forcing a turnover and tying the score at 2-2 in the 82nd minute. With the ball deep in the Dixie State zone, Biser stole a pass and played the ball to Taylor Snider. Snider then passed it back to Biser who ripped the shot off the goalie before it trickled into the back of the net.

Neither team had a scoring opportunity for the remainder of regulation which sent the game into overtime. In the first extra period, Sally Olsson nearly won the game for NDNU on a shot from 30 yards out that was saved by Smith.

In the second overtime, Samantha Paetz took the ball at midfield, beat two defenders and played it out to the left wing. Heather Toohey fielded the pass and raced down the sideline before playing a cross into the box. The ball bounced off the keeper and to Biser who put it into the net in the 104th minute.

Dixie State held a 13-12 shot advantage, but did not manage a shot in either overtime while the Argos had three. The win moves NDNU into the conference race at 5-3 while Dixie State fell to 6-2.

DeMarquez and Kelsey Baxter combined to make seven stops for the Argos while Smith made three for Dixie.

NDNU will play their final home game on Wednesday before heading to Hawaii for a four game road trip. BOX SCORE

Argos Win Second Straight, Defeat Grand Canyon 3-1

October 23 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team pulled to 4-3 in PacWest play with a crucial two goal victory over Grand Canyon. The Argos scored the games first three goals on their way to a 3-1 victory.

The first half was controlled by NDNU as the Argos held a 13-2 shot advantage. Sarah Biser put the Argos up 1-0 in the 35th minute when she one-timed a corner kick from Victoria Colon inside the side post.

The Argos did not waste much time before extending their lead in the second as Heather Toohey scored her second goal in as many games. The goal came in the 51st minute when Toohey played a cross into the box that was misread by goalkeeper Shela Robertson and ended up rolling into the net.

Andrea Harmening gave NDNU a 3-0 lead in the 70th minute when she scored on a cross from K.C O’Shea. The Antelopes cut the lead to 3-1 in the 75th minute on a header from Nichole Elias but would not get any closer.

Kalia DeMarquez and Kelsey Baxter combined to make four saves for the Argos while Robertson made seven in defeat for GCU.

The Argos stay at home to face Dixie State on Saturday afternoon at 12:30 pm. Saturday will also be Senior Day as the Argos will honor Traci Cicerchi, Andrea Harmening, Kristen Mills and Heather Toohey. BOX SCORE

Argos Blank Hawaii Pacific 4-0

October 19 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team improved to 3-3 in PacWest play with a 4-0 victory over Hawaii Pacific. The Argos used three second half goals to pull away from the Sea Warriors.

The Argos controlled for much of the game as they held a 22-8 shot advantage, including a 13-5 in shots on goal. Andrea Harmening got the scoring started in the 28th minute when she followed Victoria Colon’s shot off of the crossbar and put it in the net.

The second half was all NDNU as the home team tacked on three more goals. Heather Toohey gave the Argos a two goal lead in the 54th minute when she headed in a corner kick from Samantha Paetz. In the 68th minute, Toohey earned an assist when her corner kick was headed in by Linzey Harvey.

K.C O’Shea added the final goal in the 85th minute when she stopped an attempted clear and beat goalie Veronica Ellman. Ellman made nine saves for the Sea Warriors while Kiki DeMarquez and Kelsey Baxter combined for the shutout with five saves.

The Argos as back in action Thursday afternoon when Grand Canyon comes to Koret Field for a 12:30 game. BOX SCORE

Argos Drop 1-0 Contest to Hawaii Hilo

October 15 - The Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team fell in a hard fought 1-0 loss to first place Hawaii Hilo. The Argos outshot the Vulcans 12-8 but put just four of their 12 shots on net.

The first half was back and forth throughout with UHH breaking through on a corner kick in the 19th minute. Megan Pachecano played a low cross into the box where Adele Letro one-timed the ball over Kalia DeMarquez’s head and into the net. The Argos had a few scoring opportunities late in the half, but could not capitalize.

In the second, NDNU once again had a couple of scoring chances with their best one coming on a break away by Sarah Biser. Biser’s shot missed wide left and the Argos remained down one.

Letro nearly put the game away in the 53rd minute when her shot hit off the post and starting rolling along the goal line. However, Kristen Orlando hustled back and kicked the ball away from the net. Letro later had another break away but her shot was stopped by goalie Kelsey Baxter.

Baxter and DeMarquez combined to make four saves while Shanna Brown earned the shutout with four saves of her own.

The Argos are back in action Sunday afternoon when Hawaii Pacific comes to Koret Field for a 12:30 pm start. BOX SCORE

Late Goal Pushes Grand Canyon Past Argos

October 5 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team fell to Grand Canyon 1-0 on a late goal by the Antelopes. The Argos battled tough throughout the contest but came up just short and moved to 2-2 on PacWest play.

The first half was pretty evenly contested as the ‘Lopes took five shots and the Argos managed three. In the second, Grand Canyon’s offense came alive as the home team registered seven shots, four of which were on goal.

With the game scoreless in the 79th minute, Candice Buckles lofted a shot from 30 yards out that went just under the crossbar for a goal.

The score would be the only one of the game as Shela Robertson earned the shutout by making one save. Kelsey Baxter made three saves for NDNU in defeat.

The Argos are off for ten days before taking on Hawaii Hilo on October 15th at Koret Field. BOX SCORE

Argos Stun First Place Dixie State

October 3 – In their first conference road game of the season, the Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team toppled first place Dixie State 2-1. The Argos used a Dixie own goal in the first half to take an early lead and put the game away on a penalty kick by Sally Olsson.

Dixie State controlled for most of the game offensively, but NDNU made the most of their chances. In the 33rd minute, an Argonaut corner kick went off a Dixie defender and into the net for an early 1-0 lead.

DSC tied the game in 68th minute when Camille Peterson’s free kick deflected off the goalie and into the net. The tie would not last for long as Olsson’s penalty kick in the 72nd minute put the Argos up for good.

The Argos were outshot 18-5 for the game but freshman goalkeeper Kelsey Baxter came up with six big saves to preserve the win.

NDNU improved to 2-1 on conference play and sit just half a game back of Dixie State. The Argos are off to Phoenix for another PacWest game as they take on Grand Canyon on Sunday. BOX SCORE

Argos Fall to BYU Hawaii 2-0

September 27 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team’s attempt to start conference play with two straight wins was unsuccessful as BYU Hawaii defeated the Argos 2-0.

The Seasiders made the most of their opportunities, scoring on a pair of free kicks from just outside the box. The games first goal was scored in the 36th minute when Emily Mearns placed her free kick from 20 yards out in the upper right corner.

Late in the second half, BYU Hawaii added an important insurance goal when Mearns took another free kick and sent it to Natasha Aiono at the back post. Aiono fielded the ball on a bounce and headed it into the back of the net.

The Argos held a 15-13 shot advantage for the game, but managed just two shots on goal. Kalia DeMarquez and Kelsey Baxter made two saves each in defeat while Becky Ploeger picked up the shutout with a pair of stops.

NDNU continues conference play next week when they travel to Dixie State and Grand Canyon for a pair of games. BOX SCORE

Three Early Goals Lead Argos to Win in Conference Opener

September 23 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team opened up Pacific West play with a 3-0 win over Chaminade. The Argos scored three times in the opening 25 minutes and held a 24-3 shot advantage to improve to 3-5 on the season.

Sally Olsson got the scoring started for NDNU with a goal in the 12th minute. Olsson stole the ball from a Chaminade defender, took two dribbles and blasted a shot just under the crossbar.

Less than three minutes later, Victoria Colon gave the Argos a two goal lead with her first career goal. Heather Toohey crossed the ball from the left side where Sarah Biser’s header found its way to Colon for the goal. Samantha Paetz added her first career goal in the 25th minute after stealing the ball from a defender and sneaking the shot past goalie Marissa Minor.

The Argonauts outshot the Silverswords 13-2 in the first half and 11-1 in the second but the visitors stayed close thanks to eight saves by Miller.

NDNU continues conference play on Saturday when BYU Hawaii comes to Koret Field for a 1:30 pm kickoff. BOX SCORE

Argos Fall to Central Washington

September 13 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team had several excellent scoring chances but eventually came up short in a 2-0 loss to Central Washington. The Argos out shot the Wildcats 11-8 for the game but could not find the back of net.

Central Washington got on the board in the 33rd minute when Kaycie Hutchins lofted a free kick from the left wing to Miranda Heslep who headed it in. The Argos just missed knotting the game in the final minute of the half when Samantha Paetz’s shot hit the crossbar.

The Argos came out strong in the second half, limiting to Wildcats to only one shot while taking five of their own. However, CWU goalie Amber Easterbrook made a pair of spectacular saves to keep NDNU scoreless.

In the 77th minute, the Wildcats added a very important insurance goal with Hutchins once again assisting. She found Serena Tomaso open at the top of the box where she turned and blasted the shot into the upper right corner.

Easterbrook made five saves on game for Central Washington while Kalia DeMarquez made four for NDNU.

NDNU will now prepare for conference play with Chaminade coming to Koret Field on September 23rd for the PacWest opener. BOX SCORE

Big First Half Dooms Argos Against #9 Seattle Pacific

September 11 – Seattle Pacific used three goals in the first 16 minutes to cruise to a 3-0 victory over Notre Dame de Namur. The Argos were outshout 10-5 for the game and fell to 2-4 on the season.

The Falcons did not waste anytime getting going, scoring just over two minutes into the match. Meredith Teague put them on the board with a shot from the right sideline that dropped in over goalie Kelsey Baxter.

Teague struck again five minutes later when Alex Butler fed her the ball at the top of the box and she blasted it in for a 2-0 lead. In the 15th minute, Brandi Hamre received cross from Kayla Stiegemier and put the Falcons up by five.

Baxter made three saves for NDNU before being spelled by Kalia DeMarquez who made one save in 45 scoreless minutes. Maddie Dickinson made two saves for Seattle Pacific to earn the shutout.

The Argos take on another GNAC school on Saturday when Central Washington comes to Koret Field for a 12:00 pm start. BOX SCORE

Argos Fall 3-0 to CSU Stanislaus

September 9 – CSU Stanislaus capitalized on their scoring chances to defeat the Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team 3-0. The Argos had several chances to score but could not find the back of the net.

The Warriors got on the board in the 25th minute when Bri McClain sent a cross past the NDNU defenders to Marissa Dunaway. Dunaway’s shot deflected off goalie Kalia DeMarquez and into the net.

In the second half, CSUS added two more goals to put the game out of reach. Gennaka Fox gave the Warriors a 2-0 lead when she came off a pack by herself and blasted the ball past Kelsey Baxter for a game. Then, in the 84th minute, Jenna Kasch received a low cross from Jade Adamson and put it top shelf for Stanislaus’s third goal.

The Argos were outshot 10-7 for the game, including a 5-3 disadvantage in the second half. Baxter and DeMarquez combined to make three saves for NDNU while Jessica Sitarz made four for the Warriors.

NDNU is back in action Thursday afternoon when they take on Seattle Pacific in Seaside at 3:00 pm. BOX SCORE

Western Oregon Edges NDNU 1-0

September 6 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team found themselves on the losing end of a tough back and forth game against Western Oregon. The Argos and Wolves battled for much of the match with Western Oregon scoring the games only goal.

NDNU controlled most of the first half, taking six shots to only two from the visitors. Sally Olsson nearly gave the Argos a lead early on, but goalkeeper Brittney Rigtrup made a fingertip save and recovered the ball.

The second half was all Wolves as they outshot the Argos 7-2 and had a couple of great scoring opportunities. Kristen Werhane scored the games only goal when she floated a shot from 25 yards out and put it over goalie Kelsey Baxter. The Argos pressed hard in the final minutes but could not even the score.

Baxter made four saves for NDNU while Rigtrip made five and earned the shutout.

The Argos are back in action Tuesday afternoon when CSU Stanislaus comes to Koret Field for a non-conference match. BOX SCORE

Late Goal Pushes Argos Past Monterey Bay

September 2 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team improved to 2-1 on the season by defeating CSU Monterey Bay on a late goal by Sally Olsson. Olsson’s goal in the 87th minute put the Argos up for good as they downed the Otters 2-1.

After a scoreless first half, freshman Sarah Biser put the Argos up just 21 seconds in the second. K.C. O’Shea slid a pass past the defense and Biser was there to chip it past the goalie. The Otters even the score in the 79th minute when Sarah Alderson headed a corner kick from Krysta Vukas.

Olsson would then put the game away when she took a lob pass from Andrea Harmening and beat goalie Graciela Holguin.

The Argos controlled most of the game, out shooting CSUMB 19-12 including a 13-8 advantage in the second half. Goalies Kelsey Baxter and Kalia DeMarquez combined to make five saves for NDNU while allowing just one goal.

NDNU is back in action Saturday at noon when Western Oregon comes to Koret Field. BOX SCORE

Biser Nets Hat Trick, Argos Win 4-1

August 30 – Freshman forward Sarah Biser recorded a hat trick as the Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team toppled Northwest Nazarene 4-1. The Argos scored all four of their goals in the second half to overcome a 1-0 deficit.

NNU took an early lead on Hannah Mohs’s goal in the 10th minute. NDNU controlled for most of the first and held an 11-3 shot advantage going into the break. However, the Argos could not even the score.

The second half was a different story as Biser tied the game just over two minutes into the period on a pass from Sarah Pahk. She struck again four minutes later on an assist from Margo Rasteiro and tacked on another in the 76th minute to record the hat trick. K.C. O’Shea added the final Argonaut goal in the 87th minute on an assist from Andrea Harmening.

Kelsey Baxter and Kalia DeMarquez guarded the net for NDNU and combined to make three saves. NNU goalie Pip Herman made seven as the Argos out shot Northwest Nazarene 23-5.

Biser’s hat trick accounted for the first three goals of her career and was the first time a NDNU player recorded one since October 21, 2003.

The Argos are back in action Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 pm when CSU Monterey Bay comes to Koret Field. BOX SCORE

Argos Drop Season Opener to Chico 5-0

August 28 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team struggled in their season opener, falling 5-0 to Chico State. The Argos could not get their offense going and managed just one shot on the night.

The Wildcats came out fast, scoring in the 5th minute on a goal by Brittney Doty. Chico would tally another goal in the 27th minute when Kelsey Ikemoto knocked in a crossing pass from Emese Grek. Chico would stretch the lead to 3-0 before halftime and added two more on a pair of scores from Lisa Webster in the second half.

Natalie Bensky faced only one shot to record a shutout for Chico while the Argonaut goalies combined for seven saves. Starter Kalia DeMarquez made three saves and Kelsey Baxter made four in the second half.

The Argos remain in Chico for a game against Northwest Nazarene on Saturday. BOX SCORE

Four Argos Garner All-PacWest Honors

November 29 - The Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team was well represented as the Pacific West announced their All-Conference Teams on Thursday. Four Argonauts earned All-PacWest accolades, led by Erin Morrison’s First Team selection.

Along with Morrison, Catherine Ponce was named to the Second Team and sophomores Kristen Orlando and Sally Olsson received Honorable Mention status.

Morrison, a senior from Park City, Utah had a phenomenal final season. She led the conference in assists with eight, finished first on the team in points with 16 and second in goals with four. Morrison impressed during conference play, scoring 15 points in just 12 PacWest games. She also recorded at least one point in eight of the 12 contests.

Ponce, a sophomore from Las Cruces, New Mexico was a staple at forward for the Argonauts. She led the team in goals with six and finished third in assists with three. Ponce’s six goals also tied her for fifth in the conference.

Orlando (San Jose, CA) and Olsson (Hillsboro, OR) earned Honorable Mention status after terrific sophomore seasons. Orlando started all 20 games on defense for NDNU but also chipped in offensively with two goals and an assist. Olsson, made 19 starts in the midfield while registering one goal, two assists and leading the team in shots with 43.

The Argos finished the 2007 season with a 7-12-1 overall record, but finished fourth in the PacWest with a record of 6-6. All-PacWest Team

Argos Fall to BYU Hawaii

November 2 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team fell to BYU Hawaii 4-1 in their final game of the season. The Argos ended the season with a 6-6 Pacific West Conference record, placing them fourth.

Ashlee Hinojosa gave the Argos a lead going into the half, scoring in the 24th minute after taking a pass from Erin Morrison and beating goalkeeper Becky Ploeger. The Seasiders responded in the second half, scoring four goals and out shooting NDNU 6-3. Stephanie Wright tied the game at 1-1 a little over a minute into the half. Jill Harr would go on to add a pair of goals and Kristi Astin scored on a penalty kick to preserve the victory.

Allie Howarth made four saves in her final game for the Argos. NDNU finished the year with a 7-12-1 overall record but won three of their final four games. BOX SCORE

NDNU Wins Third Straight, Topples Chaminade 2-0

October 31 – For the third straight game the Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team did not allow a goal in defeating a Pacific West opponent. The Argos out shot the Swords 22-3 for the game, including a 15-0 advantage in the second half.

Cristina Dito and Allie Howarth combined on the shutout, extending NDNU’s streak without allowing a goal to 297 minutes. Erin Morrison put the Argos up in the 22nd minute after she took a crossing pass from Lesley Welch and beat goalie Marissa Minor. Catherine Ponce added an insurance goal in the 58th minute to put the game out of reach. Minor made 12 saves for the Swords to keep the game close while Dito made one for the Argos.

NDNU improved to 6-5 in Pacific West and closes out the season with a game against second place BYU Hawaii on Friday. BOX SCORE

Second Straight Shutout Lifts NDNU Past Hilo

October 29 – For the second consecutive game, Allie Howarth and the Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team held their competition scoreless. The Argos pulled out a 1-0 victory over PacWest foe Hawaii Hilo, avenging a 2-0 loss to the Vulcans earlier this month.

The Argos were out shot 13-5 for the game but Howarth came up big, making seven saves while recording her third shutout of the season. Erin Morrison scored the lone goal of the game, her third of the season, in the 64th minute. Goalkeeper Rebecca Delaney fell down in an attempt to get the ball and Morrison was there to put it into the empty net.

NDNU improved to 5-4 in Pacific West play with the victory and close out the season with two more games in Hawaii. Next up for the Argos is Chaminade on Wednesday before closing out the year with BYU Hawaii on Friday. BOX SCORE

Argos Blank HPU 3-0

October 27 – A pair of first half goals set the tone as the Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team defeated Hawaii Pacific 3-0. The Argos held an 18-8 shot advantage while completing the season sweep of the Sea Warriors.

Kristen Mills put the Argonauts on top in the 17th minute, taking a feed from Erin Morrison and beating goalie Veronica Ellman. Ashlee Hinojosa gave NDNU a two goal lead in the 37th minute after taking a crossing pass from Heather Toohey. The second half passed without a goal until the final ten seconds when Amy Armijo fielding Julie Loucks pass and scored.

Allie Howarth made five saves while recording her second shutout of the season. The Argos improved to 4-5 in conference play with three games remaining and will take on Hawaii Hilo on Monday. BOX SCORE

Argos Shutout by Sonoma State

October 24 – The Argos could not get their offense going against Sonoma State, falling 2-0 in their final non-conference game of the season. The Seawolves held a 20-8 shot advantage for the game while scoring a goal in each half.

Brittany Peterson gave Sonoma State the lead in the 44th minute, beating goalkeeper Allie Howarth on a drive from the left side. In the second, the Seawolves added another goal on a header by Kayce Brawley off a free kick. Howarth made a pair of saves in the first for NDNU before Cristina Dito moved into the net in the second half and made five saves.

The Argos moved to 4-11-1 and close out the season next week with a four game conference trip to Hawaii. BOX SCORE

Dixie Topples NDNU 3-1

October 20 – Three first half goals proved to be all Dixie State College would need to defeat Notre Dame de Namur 3-1. The Argos found themselves down early after surrendering three goals in a ten minute span. Dixie out shot the Argos by just one shot, 19-18, but NDNU stayed close with Allie Howarth’s career high 11 saves.

Erika Mouritsen got Dixie on the board in the 17th minute when she scored the first of her two goals in the half. She dribbled around the defense and beat Howarth to give the Rebels a 1-0 advantage. Six minutes later, Wendy Stratford stole the ball from an Argonaut defender and put Dixie up by two. Mourtisen followed with her second goal, just under five minutes later when she took a crossing pass from Shannon Larson.

With the Rebels up by three in the second half, the Argos started to make some noise. NDNU held an 11-7 shot advantage in the half and scored the only goal. Heather Toohey knocked in her first goal of the season on a crossing pass from Julie Loucks to cut the Dixie State lead to two. However, that would be as close as the Argonauts would come as Suzanne Hunt made four saves to preserve the victory.

NDNU moved to 3-5 in Pacific West play with four conference games left. The Argos travel to Sonoma State for a non-conference clash on Wednesday before closing out the season with a four games in Hawaii. BOX SCORE

NDNU Falls to Monterey Bay 3-2

October 17 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team took the lead twice in Wednesday’s non-conference game with CSU Monterey Bay but still fell short, losing 3-2. The Argos scored once in each half, but could not hold off the Otters who scored the final two goals of the contest.

The Argos took an early lead on a goal by Lesley Welch in the 8th minute of play. Erin Morrison sent a crossing pass to Catherine Ponce who would find Welch all alone on the back post for the goal. The Otters answered three minutes later on a breakaway goal by Sarah Alderson.

After the rest of the first half passed without a goal, Ponce put the Argos back on top in the 54th minute. She stole the ball from a Monterey defender before dribbling across the top of the box and firing a shot into the top of the net. Once again, the Otters did not allow the NDNU lead to last long as they tied the game eight minutes later on Alderson’s second goal. With just over seven minutes left, Monterey Bay put the game away on a goal by Eva Arzola off a throw-in by Cassidy Bennett.

The Argos will host their final home game of the season on Saturday when Dixie State comes to Belmont for a Pacific West Conference match-up at 1:30 pm. BOX SCORE

NDNU Storms Past Hawaii Pacific 4-1

October 14 - The Argos scored a pair of goals in both the first and second halves to handle Hawaii Pacific 4-1 and move to 3-4 in Pacific West play. NDNU controlled the ball most of the game, registering 25 shots while HPU took just five.

The Argos got the scoring started early, taking a 1-0 lead in the sixth minute on a goal by Lyndsey Schiffman. Later in the half, Sally Olsson’s shot hit the post and bounced back into play where Amy Armijo was waiting and headed it into the net. After halftime, the Sea Warriors cut the lead in half on a breakaway goal by Elyshia Sarrett-Pilgrim in the 54th minute. However, that would be as close as HPU would come as the Catherine Ponce scored the final two Argonaut goals to put the game away. Ponce’s first goal came in the 61st minute when she took a pass from Armijo off Erin Morrison’s corner kick and beat goalkeeper Veronica Ellman. Ponce would find the back of the net just nine minutes later on a crossing pass from Lesley Welch.

Allie Howarth picked up the victory for NDNU, making one save and not allowing a goal in her 45 minutes of action. Christina Dito also made a save for the Argos and allowed one goal. Ellman kept HPU in the game with seven saves, but allowed all four NDNU goals.

The Argos take a break from conference play with a game against CSU Monterey Bay on Wednesday at 3:00 pm. BOX SCORE

Argos Fall to Hawaii Hilo 2-0

October 10 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team dropped to 2-4 in Pacific West play with a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Hawaii Hilo. The Vulcans scored a pair of second half goal to topple the Argos despite being out shot 16-12. Rebecca Delaney recorded the shutout for UHH, making nine saves while Allie Howarth made six for NDNU.

Jani Carmona broke the scoreless tie in the 69th minute when she headed in a corner kick from Megan Pachecano. Pachecano later added an insurance goal in the 90th minute, scoring on a rebound off her own shot. Sally Olsson led the Argos with five shots while Amy Armijo and Kristen Orlando each took three.

NDNU continues conference play on Sunday when they take on Hawaii Pacific at 12:00 pm. BOX SCORE

Argos Tie Game in Final 10 Seconds, Win in Overtime

October 1 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team overcame two separate one goal deficits before defeating Grand Canyon 3-2 in overtime. With nine seconds left in regulation, Ashlee Hinojosa scored on a header off a corner kick from Erin Morrison, sending the game into overtime with the score deadlocked at 2-2. Just over two minutes into overtime, Hinojosa struck again off a corner kick from Morrison to give NDNU the victory.

Both teams took 15 shots for the game with Grand Canyon racking up 10 in the first half. The Lopes got on the board first in the 23rd minute when Amanda Attaway scored off her own rebound. NDNU tied it at 1-1 in the 75th minute when Morrison scored on a shot she squeezed into the short side corner. GCU retook the lead just over five minutes later when Olivia Draper took a pass from Lindsey Countryman and beat Argo goalkeeper Allie Howarth. However, Hinojosa’s two goals in the final three minutes spoiled the Antelopes attempts to complete a season sweep of the Argos.

NDNU moved to 3-7-1 on the season and stand at 2-3 in Pacific West play while Grand Canyon fell to 2-8-2 overall and 2-2-1 in conference play. The Argos return home on October 10th for a conference battle with Hawaii Hilo at Koret Field. BOX SCORE

Argos Lose Again in Double OT

September 29 – For the second time in two days, the NDNU women's soccer team dropped a double overtime battle to a PacWest foe. The Argos comeback attempt fell short as Grand Canyon won 3-2 on a goal with 1:28 left in double overtime.

The Antelopes started off strong with Vanessa Young netting two goals in the first 14 minutes of action. Young scored in the 6th and 14th minute on a pair of direct kicks. The Argos pulled within one goal at halftime with Catherine Ponce’s free kick in the 31st minute. Lesley Welch knotted the game at 2-2 in the 61st minute when she took a feed from Julie Loucks and beat goalie Ruth Nsubuga. The game moved into double overtime still tied until Lindsey Countryman beat Argo goalkeeper Allie Horwath in the 109th minute to end the game.

The Argos were out shot 13-12 for the game, but put nine shot on goal to six from ‘Lopes. Nsubuga made seven saves for Grand Canyon while Horwath made three saves in 63:32 minutes. The Argos and ‘Lopes square off again Monday afternoon at 12:30 pm in Phoenix. BOX SCORE

Dixie State Downs Argos in Double OT

September 28 – In their first Pacific West road game of the 2007 season, the Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team dropped a heartbreaker in double overtime to Dixie State 2-1. The Argos and Rebels battled back and forth all game long with Dixie holding the shot advantage 23-10.

NDNU struck first, scoring in the 29th minute when Amy Armijo took a crossing pass from Erin Morrison and beat goalkeeper Suzanne Hunt for a 1-0 lead. Goalie Cristina Dito kept the Rebels scoreless until the 81st minute when DSC tied the score on a penalty kick by Mikala Wilkes. After a scoreless first overtime, Dixie put the game away with a goal by Shannon Larsen in 102nd minute.

Dito made saves in defeat for the Argos while Hunt recorded seven for Dixie State. NDNU moved to 2-6-1 on the season and are 1-3 in conference play. The Argos stay on the road tomorrow for another conference game in Phoenix when they take on Grand Canyon. BOX SCORE

Argos Fall to BYU Hawaii 2-1

September 22 – After nine consecutive conference wins dating back to last season, the Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer lost their first ever Pacific West game. The Argos fell behind BYU Hawaii early and could not complete a second half comeback, falling to the Seasiders 2-1.

BYU Hawaii got on the board in the 17th minute when Hailey McKee found Natasha Aiono on a crossing pass to put the Seasiders up 1-0. A little over a minute later Aiono added another goal off a feed from Jill Harr to push the lead to two. The Argos offense improved in the second half and cut the lead to one on Kristen Orlando’s goal in the 82nd minute. Orlando fired a shot from 35 yards out that bounced off goalie Becky Ploeger and into the net. The Argos pressed hard for the final eight minutes, but were unable to tie the score. For the game, BYU Hawaii out shot the Argos 12-10 with each team putting three shots on net.

The Argos dropped to 2-5-1 on the season and are 1-1 in conference play while BYU Hawaii improved to 5-2-1 overall and 3-0 in the PacWest. NDNU continues conference play next weekend with a three game road trip that will feature one game against Dixie State and two against Grand Canyon. BOX SCORE

Argos Win First Conference Game, Down Chaminade 5-0

September 18 – Five different players scored goals for NDNU as they opened up their defense of the Pacific West Championship with a 5-0 victory over Chaminade. NDNU led throughout the game and held a dominate 25-1 shot advantage.

The Argos used two early goals to set the tone and did not let up in the second half. Sally Olsson got the scoring started in the 2nd minute when she knocked in a pass from Julie Loucks on a corner kick. Erin Morrison followed just six minutes later after taking a short pass from Cat Ponce and beating Chaminade goalie Marissa Minor. The second half was much of the same, as the Argos once again scored less than two minutes into the half. Ponce scored a goal of her own on a header after a long pass into the box by Kristen Orlando. Freshman Taylor Snider and KC O’Shea each added their first career goals in the 53rd and 85th minute respectively to close out the scoring.

Cristina Dito recorded the shutout for Argos making one save while Minor made seven saves for the Silver Swords. NDNU is back in action Saturday afternoon when they take on BYU Hawaii at Koret Field at 1:30 pm. BOX SCORE

Argos Fall to Seattle Pacific 3-0

September 9 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team could not make it two wins in a row as they dropped a non-conference road game to #10 Seattle Pacific 3-0. Three different Falcons scored goals to bumped Seattle Pacific to a perfect 6-0 while the Argos dropped to 1-4-1.

Sarah Martinez started the scoring for Seattle Pacific when she took a feed from Shannon Oakes at the top of the penalty box and beat Argo keeper Allie Howarth in the second minute. Becca Woods made it 2-0 in the 11th minute on a header off a corner kick. The Falcon offense wasted no time in the second half, scoring thirty seconds in on a goal by Mallorie Gerstmann.

The Argos were out shot 18-3 for the game. Horwath and Cristina Dito combined for six saves in net for NDNU while Jesslyn Rahm stopped a pair of shots for Seattle Pacific. BOX SCORE

Argos Earn First Win, Down Central Washington 1-0

September 7 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team picked up their first win of the season with a 1-0 victory over Central Washington. The Argos were out shot 22-15 for the game but managed a 6-5 shots on goal advantage.

The first half ended with both teams tied held scoreless despite each reaching double digits in shot attempts. The Argos got on the board early in the second when Kristen Orlando scored her first career goal. The goal came off a corner kick, as Orlando emerged from the group in the goal box and beat CWU goalie Amber Easterbrook.

Orlando’s goal proved to be enough for the Argos who recorded their first shutout of the season on a combined effort by Allie Horwath and Cristina Dito. The two goalie attack combined to make five saves and did not allow any of the Wildcat’s 12 second half shots to reach the net.

The Argos will look to make it two wins in a row tomorrow afternoon when they face Seattle Pacific. BOX SCORE

NDNU Finishes with a Loss and a Tie at Humboldt

September 3 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team battled to a loss and a tie at the Lumberjack Classic in Arcata. The Argos dropped a tough one to Saint Martin’s on a last minute goal before battling Humboldt State to a 1-1 tie on Monday.

On Saturday, the Argos found themselves down early to Saint Martin’s after Ashley Biral scored in the 30th minute. However, NDNU even the score less then four minutes later on a goal by Lesley Welch. With the game tied at one in the final minute, Trisha Halvorson scored off a corner from Jessica Wilson to put the Saints up for good. BOX SCORE

In the second game, the Argos and Lumberjacks battled to a 1-1 tie after regulation and two overtimes. NDNU scored first, taking advantage of a breakaway opportunity following a Lumberjack corner kick late in the first half. Stacie Nowak carried the ball down the length of the field, one-on-one against a Humboldt defender. With the rest of the Lumberjacks defense trailing the play, Nowak laid the ball back to Kristin Mills who sent a long lofting shot over keeper Chandra Gaskalla for the score. In the final minutes of regulation, Humboldt tied the score when Meghan Connolly tipped in a long ball sent into the box by Sarah Ingram in the 88th minute. The Argos were out shot 11-9 for the game but were kept in by Allie Horwath who turned away five shots, including two in overtime. BOX SCORE

Stacie Nowak, Erin Morrison, Kristin Mills and Lesley Welch were all selected to the 2007 Quiznos Soccer Classic Women's All-Tournament Team for their efforts over the weekend. The Argos are off to Washington this weekend to face Central Washington and Seattle Pacific in a pair of non-conference games.

Chico State Topples NDNU 4-1

August 25 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team dropped their second straight non-conference game with a 4-1 loss to Chico State. The Argos got on the board early with Kristin Mills putting the team up 1-0 in the 2nd minute of play. Mills took the ball past goalie Kari Gonzales and put it in the empty net for her first career goal. However, the lead would not last long as the Wildcats scored two breakaway goals in the 32nd minute. Kathryn Bagwell scored first from the right side before Emese Grek put one in 24 seconds later to give Chico a 2-1 lead. The Wildcats would add one more before the half was out on a goal by Ali Sward in the 39th minute.

Chico tacked on their fourth and final goal in the 49th minute when Grek scored once again. The Argos were out shot 22-6 for the game including 13-2 in the second half. Allie Horwath played very well in goal for NDNU in the second half, making nine saves. The Argos are off until September 1st when they travel to Arcata to take on St. Martin’s and Humboldt State. BOX SCORE

NDNU Falls in Season Opener

August 23 – The Notre Dame de Namur women’s soccer team’s attempt to start off the 2007 season where they left off last year hit a road block. The defending PacWest Champions dropped their season opener to CSU Stanislaus 2-0. The Warriors used a pair of first half goals by Jade Adamson to spark their victory.

The Argos offense played well in defeat, recording nine shots with a couple hitting the post. Goalie Allie Horwath made eight saves, including five while shutting out the Warriors in the second half. NDNU will take the field again on Saturday for their home opener against Chico State at 2:00 pm. BOX SCORE

NDNU Announces Boys and Girls Youth Soccer Camps Schedule

May 8 - The Notre Dame de Namur men's and women's soccer programs have announced a pair of youth soccer camps to be held this July. The camps, which feature half and full day sessions, are for boys and girls ages 5-14. In addition, a night session will be offered for players ages 12 and up. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Siffert Named Co-PAC West Player of the Year
Five Other Argos Earn All-PAC West Honors

March 8 - The Pacific West Conference announced their first ever All-PAC West women's soccer awards with NDNU senior midfielder Hope Siffert earning Co-Player of the Year honors. Siffert, who helped lead the Argos to a Pac West championship, shared the award with BYU Hawaii junior Karen Weatherby.

In addition, Siffert was also named All-PAC West first team along with fellow seniors Yang Zhou and Shana Chibidakis. Siffert finished the season with five goals and three assists while Zhou and Chibidakis anchored a defense that allowed just two goals in ten conference games.

NDNU also had three players named to the second team, led by freshman forward Amy Armijo. Armijo led the Argos in goals with 10 and points with 25. Senior midfielders Kelli Brackinreed and Kaia Wakamiya also earned second team honors for their outstanding play this season. Brackinreed finished tied for second on the team with 13 points while Wakamiya added seven.

The Argos finished the 2006 season with a 12-6-2 overall record and went 9-0-1 in conference play. All-Pac West Team

NDNU Names New Director of Soccer
Lance Thompson hired to lead the men’s and women’s soccer programs

February 12 – The Notre Dame de Namur University athletic department has announced the hiring of Lance Thompson as the Director of Soccer.

Thompson is currently an assistant coach at Midwestern State and comes to NDNU with over eight years of college coaching experience. Before spending a year as an assistant at Midwestern, Thompson was the men’s head soccer coach and Athletic Director at Holy Names University for two seasons. Prior to that, Thompson led the Alliant International men’s soccer program for five seasons and the women’s for two.

Thompson has enjoyed success in all of his previous coaching positions, compiling an overall record of 112-58-15. This past year at Midwestern State he helped lead the Mustangs to a #11 national ranking and an appearance in the NCAA Sweet Sixteen. At Holy Names, he led the team to a California Pacific Conference Championship and NAIA Region II Championship in 2004. During his tenure at Alliant International, the men’s team won the NAIA Region II Championship in 2001 and was runner up in 2003.

Thompson becomes only the fourth men’s head coach in the 19 year history of the program and the third women’s coach since the program started in 2000.

The NDNU men’s and women’s soccer programs are both coming off of Pacific West Conference Championships and will open the 2007 season at the end of August.

Argos Win Pac West With Victory Over BYU Hawaii

October 28 - The Notre Dame de Namur women's soccer team captured their first ever Pacific West Conference title with a 1-0 victory over BYU Hawaii. NDNU used an early second half goal from Hope Siffert to win their eighth straight game. The Argos finished up conference play with a 9-0-1 record and out scored their opponents 27-2 over that stretch. The game was very close from the beginning, with NDNU narrowly out shooting the Seasiders 6-5. Candice Schrodetzki made two saves in her final collegiate game and recorded her eighth shutout of the season. Schrodetzki finished the season with a 0.96 goals against average, and allowed just two goals (0.21 goals against average) in ten conference games.

Siffert provided the only offense the Argos needed, taking a corner kick from Yang Zhou and heading it into the net. Jessica Clement was tough in the net for BYU, making three saves. NDNU concluded the season with a 12-6-2 record and finished with a 12 game unbeaten streak. BOX SCORE

NDNU Remains Unbeaten in Conference, Downs Hawaii-Pacific 6-0

October 27 - The NDNU women pulled off another impressive victory with a 6-0 shutout of Hawaii-Pacific. The Argos kept the pressure on all game long, totaling 27 shots to only five from the Sea Warriors. Kelli Brackinreed had he second consecutive two goal game, both coming in the first half and giving the Argos a 2-0 lead at halftime. Brackinreeds goals came at the 20 and 34 minute marks with Yang Zhou and Julie Loucks each assisting on one.

The Argos picked up the second half right where they left off, tacking on four more goals. Loucks scored in the 54th minute to give NDNU a 3-0 lead before Amy Armijo added the fourth goal less than a minute later. Lyndsey Schiffman and Morgan King would each add a goal to finish off the scoring. Candice Schrodetzki made four saves on the way to her seventh shutout of the season.

The Argos moved to11-6-2 overall and have not lost in eleven games. They are 8-0-1 in conference play and can clinch the Pac West title with a win tomorrow against BYU Hawaii. BOX SCORE

Argos Blank Chaminade 4-0

October 25 - The Notre Dame de Namur women's soccer team continued their winning ways, shutting out Chaminade University 4-0. The Argos remained unbeaten in their last ten games, and improved to 7-0-1 in Pac West play. The Argos were on the attack all game long, racking up 32 shots to only three from the Swords. Amy Armijo put NDNU on top in the 14th minute, beating the goalie on a feed from Julie Loucks. Kelli Brackinreed added the second goal on the first half in the 28th minute, scoring from the left side on a pass from Armijo.

With the score 2-0 in the second half, the Argos added a pair of late insurance goals to put the game out of reach. Lesley Welch tacked on the third goal in the 87th minute on Armijo's second of her three assists in the game. Brackinreed would add her second goal of the game less than two minutes later to end the scoring at 4-0. Candice Schrodetzki picked up her sixth shutout of the season, making two saves. The Argos moved to 10-6-2 on the season, and have allowed only one goal in their last seven games. They are back in action Friday against Hawaii-Pacific. BOX SCORE