Women's Soccer :: Carleton College

Thunder’s Lightning-Fast Start Knocks Knights From NCAA Tourney

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:42:26 -0600

For the second consecutive year, the Carleton College women’s soccer team (10-6-5) saw its season end with a loss to Wheaton College (Ill.) in the NCAA Tournament. Trailing by three goals for much of today’s match, the Knights played to the final whistle and got a 90th minute goal by sophomore forward Cassie Burke in the 3-1 loss.

Four Knights Receive Conference Honors

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:20:04 -0600

Four Carleton College women’s soccer players were recognized by the MIAC for their work this season, which included the Knights’ second consecutive MIAC Playoff crown and a return trip to the NCAA tournament. Sophomores Rachel Foran and Niki Tomita were voted to the All-MIAC squad, while Kate Trenerry and Abby Wills received all-conference honorable mention.

Watch the Knights Battle Wheaton at the NCAA Tournament

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:05:17 -0600

Watch the live video webcast as the Carleton College women’s soccer team (10-5-5) opens play at the NCAA Division III Championships. The Knights face national No. 24 Wheaton College (Ill.) at 1:30 p.m. in the opening round of action. The Knights and Thunder (15-4-1) have played four times over the last two seasons, including a 2-1 Wheaton victory in the Elite Eight of the 2008 national tournament. The Carleton-Wheaton winner returns to the field at 1 p.m. on Saturday to face host University of Chicago, which defeated Aurora University, 2-0, earlier today. The Knights' Twitter feed will also have updates throughout the afternoon.

Tomita Tabbed MIAC Player of the Week

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:46:42 -0600

After scoring four goals in the MIAC playoffs, Carleton women’s soccer forward Niki Tomita (So./Redwood City, Calif./Woodside) was named MIAC player of the week for the second straight week.

Knights to Face Wheaton in NCAA Opener

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:22:17 -0600

The Carleton College women’s soccer team (10-5-5) will face a familiar foe when the Knights open play in the NCAA Division III Championships at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13. Carleton will play Wheaton College (Ill.) for the fourth time over the last two seasons. The Thunder (15-4-1) defeated the Knights by a 2-1 score when these programs met in the Elite Eight of the 2008 national tournament. The Carleton-Wheaton winner returns to the field at 1 p.m. on Saturday to to face the victor of the first-round matchup between Aurora University and host University of Chicago.

Knights Wins MIAC Playoffs, Head Back to NCAA Tournament!

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:28:00 -0600

Niki Tomita notches her second hat trick over the last 10 days to propel the Carleton College women's soccer team to a 3-0 victory over Macalester College in the finals of the MIAC Playoffs. With the win, the Knights clinch the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA tournament for the second straight year.

Shootout Success! Knights Advance to Finals

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:53:54 -0600

For the third time in four seasons, the Carleton College women’s soccer team locked up with Concordia College in the MIAC Playoffs and just like in 2006, the score was tied 1-1 sending the contest into a shootout. This time, however, the Knights took care of business, winning in a shootout, 3-1. Carleton will play at Macalester College on Saturday, Nov. 7 with a bid to the NCAA tournament on the line.

Knights Continue Climb Up Regional Rankings

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:44:12 -0600

In the most recent NSCAA regional rankings the Carleton women’s soccer team (9-5-4, 6-2-3 MIAC) moved up another spot to No. 7. This is the third straight week that the Knights have advanced at least one spot in the poll. Last week the Knights took care of both Saint Catherine University (3-1) and St. Olaf College (2-1). The win over St. Olaf clinched the Knight’s second consecutive MIAC playoff berth.

Late Goal Propels Knights Into Playoffs

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:37:40 -0500

The Carleton College women's soccer team got the game-winning score in the 85th minute to pull out a 2-1 victory over crosstown rival St. Olaf College. With the win, the Knights (9-5-4, 6-2-3 MIAC) advance to the conference playoffs. Niki Tomita’s fourth goal of the week proved to be the game-winner.

Tomita's Hat Trick Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:26:44 -0500

After falling behind early, the Carleton College women’s soccer team rallied for a crucial 3-1 triumph at St. Catherine University behind the first career hat trick by sophomore Niki Tomita. The victory moved the Knights (8-5-4/5-2-3 MIAC) into a three-way tie for fourth place in the conference standings. Carleton needs a win over crosstown rival St. Olaf College on Saturday to clinch a berth in the MIAC Playoffs.

Knights Move Up Two Spots to No. 8 in Region

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:22:44 -0500

In the most recent NSCAA regional poll the Carleton women’s soccer team (7-5-4, 4-2-3 MIAC) is listed at No. 8. The Knights capped their week by tying national No. 7 and previously unblemished Concordia College, 1-1, and defeating Wisconsin Eau-Claire by a 2-1 score. The draw with Concordia was Carleton's second tie against a nationally-ranked team in as many weeks.

Tomita, Knights Take Care of Blugolds

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:20:10 -0500

Sophomore Niki Tomita (Redwood City, Calif./Woodside) made the most of her chance in the starting lineup and scored twice to propel the Carleton College women’s soccer team to a 2-1 victory over Wisconsin-Eau Claire. The Knights and Blugolds entered the day tied for 10th in the latest NSCAA North Region poll.