Women's Soccer

2009-10 Women's Soccer News

  • Rowan Helps Summer Team Reach Regional Quarterfinals
    July 22, 2010
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University women's soccer player Andrea Rowan (MF, Boise, ID/Timberline HS), who will be sophomore in 2010-11, helped her summer club team reach the quarterfinals of the Unites States Region IV Tournament in Albuquerque, N.M. Rowan plays for Les Bois of Idaho.
  • Willamette Offers Girls Elite Team Camp
    April 21, 2010
    SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University women's soccer team will host a girls' elite team camp beginning August 8, 2010. Head Coach Hillary Arthur will direct the camp, with help from her assistant coaches and current Bearcat athletes.
  • Bearcat Women's Soccer Players Honored
    November 12, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University women�??s soccer team finished their season with a 9-9-2 overall record and an 8-7-1 Northwest Conference record, good for third place in the NWC. For their efforts, five individuals received All-NWC honors for the Bearcats.
  • Pacific Edges Bearcats, 2-1, in Overtime
    November 07, 2009
    FOREST GROVE, ORE. -- Ashley Kanda scored 1:13 into overtime to send Pacific University to a 2-1 win over Willamette University, in a Northwest Conference women's soccer game on Saturday, Nov. 7. The goal was scored on a 5-yard shot off a corner kick taken by Lauren Kanda.
  • Bearcats Shoot Past Lutes, 3-1
    November 06, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University women's soccer team defeated visiting Pacific Lutheran University, 3-1 on Friday, Nov. 6. Willamette is now 9-8-2 overall and 8-6-1 in the Northwest Conference. The Lutes drop to 5-13-1 overall and 4-10-1 in the NWC.
  • Wigington Earns ESPN The Magazine Second Team Academic All-District Honors
    November 05, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University senior defender Emily Wigington (Boulder, CO/Boulder HS) has been chosen Second Team ESPN The Magazine College Division Academic All-District VIII in women's soccer, as determined in voting by members of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). A total of 23 athletes were chosen for First Team or Second Team Academic All-District VIII recognition.
  • Janny Scores with 1:15 Left in Regulation as Bearcats Tie Whitman, 1-1
    November 01, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- Senior forward Rachel Janny (Olympia, WA/Olympia HS) scored a goal on a 5-yard header with 1:15 remaining in regulation to help Willamette University rally for a 1-1 tie with Whitman College in a two-overtime game played on Saturday, Nov. 1 at Sparks Field. The Bearcats moved to 8-8-2 overall, 7-6-1 in the Northwest Conference. Whitman went to 7-9-2 overall, 6-8-1 in the NWC.
  • Whitworth Defeats Bearcats, 2-1, in Women's Soccer
    October 31, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- Whitworth University defeated Willamette University, 2-1, in a Northwest Conference women's soccer game at Sparks Field on Saturday, Oct. 31. Whitworth moved to 14-3 overall, 11-2 in the NWC. Willamette went to 8-8-1 overall, 7-6 in the NWC.
  • Nationally Ranked Puget Sound Defeats Bearcats, 3-0
    October 25, 2009
    TACOMA, WASH. -- Janece Levien scored her 17th goal of the season with 1:12 remaining in the first half, and the University of Puget Sound went on to defeat Willamette University, 3-0, in a Northwest Conference game on Sunday, Oct. 25. Puget Sound, ranked #5 in NCAA Division III, improved to 14-1 overall, 11-1 in the NWC. Willamette moved to 8-7-1 overall, 7-5 in the conference.
  • Hall of Fame Focus: Jim Tursi
    October 23, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- Each day until the Willamette University Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony is held on Saturday, Oct. 24 a member of the induction Class of 2009 will be highlighted in the Hall of Fame Focus. A total of six former Willamette University student-athletes, plus two former coaches and two teams will be inducted this year.
  • Bearcats Squeeze Past Pioneers for 1-0 NWC Win
    October 18, 2009
    PORTLAND, ORE. -- For the second game in a row, the Willamette University women's soccer team needed just one goal to capture victory. On Sunday, Oct. 18, it was sophomore Stephanie Skelly (MF, Poulsbo, WA/North Kitsap HS) who provided the game-winning goal against Lewis & Clark College. The Bearcats defeated the Pioneers, 1-0.
  • Bearcats Beat Bruins in Overtime 1-0 at Sparks Field
    October 17, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University women's soccer team defeated visiting George Fox 1-0 in overtime on Saturday, Oct. 17. Willamette moves to 7-6-1 overall and 6-4-0 in the Northwest Conference. George Fox falls to 6-8-0 overall and 3-7-0 in the NWC.
  • Hall of Fame Focus: Jamie Barton
    October 15, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- Each day until the Willamette University Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 24, we will highlight one of the individuals or teams in the Hall of Fame Focus. A total of six former Willamette University student-athletes, plus two former coaches and two teams will be inducted in the Class of 2009.
  • Linfield Scores Early in 2-1 Win over Bearcats
    October 14, 2009
    McMINNVILLE, ORE. -- Linfield College scored two goals in the first 20 minutes and held off a Willamette rally to defeat the Bearcats, 2-1, in a Northwest Conference game on Wednesday, Oct. 14. Linfield upped its record to 7-6-0 on the season, 4-5 in the NWC. Willamette moved to 6-6-1 overall, 5-4 in the NWC.
  • Willamette Shoots Past Pacific Lutheran, 2-0
    October 11, 2009
    TACOMA, WASH. -- Willamette University defeated host Pacific Lutheran University 2-0 on Sunday, Oct. 11. Willamette improved to 6-5-1 overall and 5-3-0 in the Northwest Conference. The Bearcats sit in third place in the NWC. Pacific Lutheran fell to 3-9-0 overall and 2-6-0 in the NWC.
  • Bearcats Capture Victory Over Visiting Boxers
    October 10, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University needed two goals to defeat visiting Pacific University in a Northwest Conference game on Saturday, Oct. 10. Willamette improved to 5-5-1 overall and 4-3-0 in the NWC. Pacific dropped to 4-5-2 overall and 3-3-1 in the NWC.
  • Whitworth Edges Willamette in NWC Battle, 1-0
    October 04, 2009
    SPOKANE, WASH. -- Whitworth University won a defensive battle with Willamette University, 1-0, in a Northwest Conference game on Sunday, Oct. 4. Sidonia Davin recorded the game's only goal in the first half. Whitworth improved to 9-2 overall, 6-1 in the NWC. Willamette went to 4-5-1 overall, 3-3 in the NWC.
  • Janny Earns a Goal and an Assist to Lead Willamette Past Whitman
    October 03, 2009
    WALLA WALLA, WASH. -- Rachel Janny (Sr., F, Olympia, WA/Olympia HS) provided a goal and an assist to lead Willamette University to a 2-1 women's soccer victory over Whitman College in Northwest Conference action on Saturday, Oct. 3. The Bearcats moved to 4-4-1 overall, 3-2 in the NWC, while Whitman dropped to 2-6-1 overall, 1-5 in the conference.
  • Willamette Drops Close Match to George Fox, 1-0
    September 27, 2009
    NEWBERG, ORE. -- The Willamette University women's soccer team played well at George Fox University but was defeated 1-0 on Sunday, Sept. 27. Willamette had multiple strong scoring opportunities late in the second half. Even so, the Bearcats were held scoreless by George Fox.
  • Willamette Shoots Past Lewis & Clark, 2-0
    September 26, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University women�??s soccer team defeated Lewis & Clark College at Sparks Field on Sept. 26. Willamette, which won the game 2-0, climbed to 3-3-1 overall and 2-1-0 in the Northwest Conference. Lewis & Clark dropped to 2-2-3 and 1-2-0 in the conference.
  • Willamette Battles #2-Ranked Puget Sound
    September 19, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University women's soccer team battled the University of Puget Sound on Saturday, Sept. 19. The Bearcats eventually fell 0-3 against the visiting Puget Sound Loggers. The Loggers are currently ranked #2 in the nation.
  • Willamette Shuts Out Rival Linfield
    September 16, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University shut out Northwest Conference rival Linfield College, 2-0, on Wednesday evening, Sept. 16 in a women's soccer game at Sparks Field. WU, which controlled the ball for most of the game, used constant pressure and solid defense to capture the win.
  • Women's Soccer Match Delayed
    September 16, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- The women's soccer game between Willamette University and Linfield College on Wednesday, Sept. 6 has been delayed. The teams plan to get underway between 6 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. (PDT) at Sparks Field.
  • Bearcats Fall to Chapman in Overtime, 2-1
    September 13, 2009
    ORANGE, CALIF. -- Chapman University tied Willamette University by scoring with 3:16 remaining in regulation, then won the game in the first overtime, as the Panthers remained undefeated by edging the Bearcats, 2-1, on Sunday, Sept. 13. Chapman upped its record to 5-0, while Willamette dropped to 1-2-1.
  • WU Women's Soccer Loses in Overtime, 2-1
    September 12, 2009
    REDLANDS, CALIF. -- The Willamette University women's soccer team was just seconds from a victory over the University of Redlands when the tides suddenly changed on Saturday, Sept. 12. Redlands scored in the closing seconds of regulation and late in the first overtime period to defeat the Bearcats, 2-1.
  • Willamette Battles Nearby Rival Western Oregon to 0-0 Tie
    September 09, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University squared off against local foe Western Oregon University (NCAA Division II) under the lights at Sparks Field Wednesday evening. The rivals battled through regulation and then two overtime periods before ended the game with a 0-0 tie. The Bearcats, from NCAA Division III, moved to 1-0-1 on the season, while the Wolves moved to 1-2-2.
  • Rachel Janny's Shot Finds a Place in the Record Books
    September 04, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- Senior Rachel Janny (F, Olympia, WA/Olympia HS) was just trying to follow the game plan on Tuesday evening (Sept. 1) when the women�??s soccer team took on Northwest Christian University. Janny was not trying to get her name in the record book, but that is what she did.
  • Willamette Women's Soccer Opens Season With 3-0 Victory
    September 01, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University women's soccer team defeated Northwest Christian University 3-0 on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at Sparks Field. Willamette moved to 1-0 on the season while Northwest Christian fell to 1-2.
  • Women's Soccer Set to Begin 2009 Season
    September 01, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University women�??s soccer team is set to begin the 2009 season. Head Coach Hillary Arthur, entering her second season at WU, will lead a team with thirteen returners and eight freshmen.
  • WU Women's Soccer Listed Fourth in NWC Preseason Poll
    August 14, 2009
    SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University has been chosen to finish fourth in the 2009 Northwest Conference Women's Soccer Preseason Poll, as voted on by the league's head coaches. The Bearcats concluded last season with a 12-8-0 overall record, including 10-6-0 (3rd place) in the NWC.