Women's Soccer :: Carleton College

Knights Blanked by No. 3 UW-Eau Claire

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 17:32:09 -0500

The Carleton women’s soccer team absorbed its first home loss of the year, falling 3-0 to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, the No. 3 team in the latest national NSCAA/adidas® rankings. Goalkeeper Kate Trenerry had seven saves for Carleton, but the Knights were unable to get on the scoreboard, halting their three-match win streak.

Knights Keep Home Streak Alive

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 18:20:21 -0500

The women’s soccer team remained perfect at home this season and improved to 5-2 in the MIAC (7-4 overall) with a 3-0 victory over Bethel University. First-year Abby Wills (Portland, Ore./St. Mary’s) notched her first goal of the season about 10 minutes before halftime, and the Knights made it stand up. She later added an assist on a second-half insurance goal.

Knights Defeat Saint Mary's

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:54:25 -0500

The Carleton College women’s soccer team (6-4, 4-2 MIAC) notched its second straight win, this one a 2-0 triumph over visiting Saint Mary’s University (4-6-1, 0-6 MIAC). The Knights applied pressure all afternoon and owned a 22-4 advantage in shots. The victory moved Carleton into a tie for second in the league.

Bloom's Goal Gets Knights Back on Track

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:50:50 -0500

Nicky Bloom’s goal midway through the first half accounted for all the scoring in Carleton’s 1-0 victory over visiting Gustavus Adolphus. It was Bloom’s team-leading sixth goal of the year and helped the Knights (5-4, 3-2 MIAC) snap a two-game slide.

Tommies Shutout Knights

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:13:57 -0500

The Carleton women’s soccer team had a couple of good scoring chances in the first half but came up empty, falling 2-0 to the University of St. Thomas. The Knights (4-4, 2-2 MIAC) now sit in a three-way tie for fifth in the conference.

Cobbers Hand Knights First Conference Defeat

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 17:57:41 -0500

The women’s soccer team lost its first conference match of the MIAC season, falling 2-0 at Concordia College-Moorhead. The loss drops the Knights (4-3, 2-1 MIAC) into a tie for second in the league.

Knights Knock Off Blazers

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 17:20:46 -0500

Megan Milligan drilled home a free kick from 22 yards and Nicky Bloom added a second-half breakaway goal as the women’s soccer team defeated Saint Benedict, 2-0, on Sunday. Carleton (4-2, 2-0 MIAC) has now posted victories over a pair of playoff teams from 2007.

Late Goal Helps Knights Open MIAC Play With Win

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:54:35 -0500

First-year Nicole Tomita’s goal in the 89th minute was the game winner as the Carleton College Knights (3-2, 1-0 MIAC) opened MIAC play with a 2-1 victory over visiting Macalester College (2-2, 0-1 MIAC).

Knights Fall to #1 Wheaton College

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:33:49 -0500

The Carleton College women’s soccer team saw its season record evened at 2-2 following a 2-0 road loss at Wheaton College, the No. 1 team in the nation and the defending NCAA Champions. After a scoreless first half, the Thunder found the back of the net in the 57th and 64th minutes.

Knights Fall to No. 24 Univ. of Chicago

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:45:29 -0500

The Knights opened a challenging two-game roadtrip to Illinois with a 1-0 loss to No. 24 University of Chicago. The Maroons scored with 1:40 remaining in the contest, a game played in the midst of steady rain throughout the afternoon.

Knights Record Second Straight Shutout

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 19:03:48 -0500

The Carleton College Knights notched their second victory in as many tries with a 2-0 victory over Lake Forest College. Senior Nicky Bloom deposited a header off a free kick by Megan Milligan into the near corner to break a scoreless tie in the 28th minute. Less than three minutes later, rookie Nicole Tomita tacked on an insurance goal.

Knights Open 2008 With Strong Performance

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:35:33 -0500

Carleton College opened the 2008 season with a 7-0 triumph over Lawrence University. The Knights scored three times in a three-minute span midway through the first half to break a scoreless game open. Senior Nicky Bloom and first-year Cassie Burke both tallied three goals to lead the hosts.