GRANTHAM, Pa. – The fifth-ranked Messiah University women's soccer team earned the top seed in the 2024 MAC Commonwealth Tournament after finishing the regular season with a 7-0 record in conference play this season. The top-seeded Falcons host the fourth-seeded Mustangs of Stevenson University, Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 6:00 p.m. on Shoemaker Field. Check below for a tournament preview.
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No. 1 Messiah University Falcons
14-1-3 Overall Record, 7-0 MAC Commonwealth
Season Recap
The fifth-ranked Falcons finished the regular season with a 14-1-3 overall record with a 7-0 record in conference play. The Falcons opened the season with a 1-1-3 record, playing against some of the tougher teams in Division III. The Falcons then dominated for the rest of the season with 13-straight wins the cap off the season. During their 13-game winning streak the Falcons outscored their opponents 55-2.
The Falcons offense finished atop the MAC Commonwealth with 61 goals scored. The Falcons defense also allowed the least number of goals with seven goals allowed on the season. The Falcons defense shut down MAC Commonwealth opponents allowing zero goals in conference play and only allowed three shots on goal in conference play.
Players to Watch
#11
Brittany Laird – 12 goals, 24 points, 26 shots on goal, three game-winning goals
#6
Addi Martin – nine goals, three assists, 21 points, 31 shots on goal, four game-winning goals
#10
Hannah Adair – four goals, eight assists, 16 points, 25 shots on goal, one game-winning goal
#18
Kristina Akselsen – six goals, two assists, 14 points, 15 shots on goal, one game-winning goal
#12
Mia Libby – three goals, four assists, 10 points, 11 shots on goal, one game-winning goal
#5
Julia Martin – two goals, six assists, 10 points, 13 shots on goal
#0
Ava Wert – 16 games started, 17 saves, .708 save percentage, five shutouts
No. 4 Stevenson University Mustangs
5-9-4 Overall Record, 3-3-1 MAC Commonwealth
Season Recap
The Mustangs finished the regular season with a 5-9-4 record with a 3-3-1 record in MAC Commonwealth play. The Mustangs struggled in non conference play with a 2-6-3 record. The Mustangs turned the season around in MAC Commonwealth play with three wins and with their season finale win over Alvernia the Mustangs earned the fourth seed by just one point.
The Mustangs finished the season sixth in the MAC Commonwealth with 15 goals scored. The Mustangs defense allowed 26 goals on the season, which ranked fourth in the MAC Commonwealth. The Mustangs' goalkeepers made 95 saves on the season.
Players to Watch
#17 Karly Sheahan – six goals, 12 points, 17 shots on goal, three game-winning goals
#27 Madison Rytina – three goals, one assist, seven points, seven shots on goal
#22 Kelly Schultz – two goals, four points, 13 shots on goal, one game-winning goal
#38 Alison Halstead – 14 games started, 76 saves, .800 save percentage, three shutouts
This Season Against Messiah
The Falcons and Mustangs met at Shoemaker Field on Oct. 26. The Falcons scored two early goals in the first half and never looked back. The Falcons allowed only one shot in the game.
No. 2 York College Spartans
11-3-5 Overall Record, 5-1-1 MAC Commonwealth
Season Recap
The Spartans finished the regular season with a 11-3-5 record and a 5-1-1 record in conference play. The Spartans finished the non conference schedule with a 5-2-4 record. The Spartans continued to play well in conference play with their only loss coming against Messiah. The Spartans ended the regular season with a 3-0-1 record in their final four games.
The Spartans finished the season third in the MAC Commonwealth with 30 goals scored. The Spartans defense finished third in the conference with 14 goals allowed on the season. The Spartans finished second in the MAC Commonwealth with 107 corners taken. The York goalkeepers also made 72 saves.
Players to Watch
#9 Meg Kalthof – eight goals, seven assists, 23 points, 29 shots on goal, two game-winning goals
#21 Meg Bailey – three goals, three assists, nine points, seven shots on goal, one game-winning goal
#14 Carissa Baugus – three goals, six points, five shots on goal
#12 Gabby Jennings – three goals, six points, 10 shots on goal, one game-winning goal
#33 Jess Metz – 18 games started, 68 saves, .861 save percentage, seven shutouts
This Season Against Messiah
The Falcons and Spartans met on Shoemaker Field on Oct. 19. The Falcons scored their first goal in the third minute to take a 1-0 lead into the half. The Falcons then added two more goals to give them the 3-0 win.
No. 3 Eastern University Eagles
12-5-3 Overall Record, 5-2 MAC Commonwealth
Season Recap
The Eastern University Eagles finished the regular season with a 12-5-3 record with a 5-2 record in MAC Commonwealth play. The Eagles started the season strong with a 7-3-3 record in non conference play. The Eagles finished the season strong with five-straight wins, as they enter the MAC Commonwealth Tournament as one of the hottest teams.
The Eagles finished the season second in the MAC Commonwealth with 33 goals scored. The Eastern defense though allowed 25 goals on the season. The Eagles' goalkeepers made 120 saves on the season.
Players to Watch
#19 Mia Zucker – 10 goals, two assists, 22 points, 19 shots on goal, two game-winning goals
#2 Billinda Leisner – six goals, three assists, 15 points, 24 shots on goal, two game-winning goals
#31 Emma Bennett – three goals, seven assists, 13 points, 13 shots on goal, three game-winning goals
#28 Ella Marrollo – five goals, one assist, 11 points, 16 shots on goal, one game-winning goal
#0 Faith Leake – 13 games started, 95 saves, .833 save percentage, five shutouts
This Season Against Messiah
The Falcons and Eagles met on Shoemaker Field on Oct. 5. The Falcons poured on five goals in the first half to lead them to a 5-0 win.
