Women's Soccer
- November 3, 2009
Shootout Success! Knights Advance to Finals
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.
- November 3, 2009
Knights Continue Climb Up Regional Rankings
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.
- October 31, 2009
Late Goal Propels Knights Into Playoffs
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.
- October 28, 2009
Tomita's Hat Trick Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive
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.
- October 27, 2009
Knights Move Up Two Spots to No. 8 in Region
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.
- October 25, 2009
Tomita, Knights Take Care of Blugolds
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.
