Women's Soccer :: Carleton College

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.

Knights Ruin Cobbers Perfect Season, Tie No. 7 Concordia

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:37:24 -0500

Fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive, the Carleton College women’s soccer team (6-5-4, 4-2-3 MIAC) earned a 1-1 double-overtime draw with Concordia College, the No. 7 team in the nation. The Knights got a first-half goal from rookie Marlena Hartman-Filson and nearly pulled off the historic upset.

Knights Debut in Regional Rankings

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:01:53 -0500

The Carleton College women’s soccer team made their first appearance in the most recent National Soccer Coaches Association of America regional poll in the No. 10 spot. The Knights (6-5-3) have only been beaten once in the last month and posted two ties in the last week against nationally ranked No. 23 University of St. Thomas (0-0 2OT) and Augsburg College (0-0 2OT).

Knights Unable to Break Through, Settle for Tie

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:16:39 -0500

The Carleton College women’s soccer team (6-5-3, 4-2-2 MIAC) played its third straight overtime game and ended up with its second consecutive scoreless draw, tying Augsburg College, 0-0 in two overtimes. The Knights amassed a 22-3 edge in shots but settled for the tie.

Ashinsky, Knights Play to Draw with No. 23 St. Thomas

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:20:42 -0500

Rookie goalkeeper Beth Ashinsky continued her sparkling play, recording 14 saves as the Carleton College women’ soccer team played to a scoreless draw with No. 23 University of St. Thomas. In four starts this season, Ashinsky has yet to surrender a goal.

Foran Recognized as Athlete of the Week

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:46:31 -0500

Sophomore defender Rachel Foran was named the MIAC Athlete of the Week in women's soccer. This distinction follows a week in which Foran tallied two game winning goals to lead the Knights past Saint Benedict and Bethel in heroic fashion.