2014 West Virginia University Women's Soccer Guide

THREE BIG 12 TITLES IN TWO SEASONS

ASHLEY LAWRENCEFORWARD

CARLY BLACKDEFENDERKADEISHA BUCHANAN

DEFENDERAMANDA HILLMIDFIELDER

Top left to bottom right: Katie Osterman, Kate Schwindel, Ali Connelly, Jess Crowder

TWO-TIME BIG 12 CONFERENCE REGULAR-SEASON CHAMPIONS | 2013 BIG 12 SOCCER TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS

1...................................Table of Contents2......................A Championship Program4.......................................NCAA Success6.........................................All-Americans8.....................Professional Mountaineers10..................................... Coaching Staff12...........................Coaching Philosophy14.....................................2013 in Review16................... Game Day in Morgantown18................................ Dreamswork Field22................. Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium 24.......................Caperton Indoor Facility 26...................Strength and Conditioning 28.................................. Mountaineer Life 30............................... Big 12 Conference32.....................................In the Spotlight34..........Mountaineers in the Community 36...........................Mountaineers Abroad38............................. Mountaineer Alumni40......................Student-Athlete Support44.........................................Campus Life48.......................Mountaineer Excellence

51..................................... Coaching Staff52..................................Nikki Izzo-Brown56............... Q&A with Coach Izzo-Brown58............................................. Lisa Stoia59...................................... Marisa Kanela60........................................Support Staff

61............................ Mountaineer Profiles62.................................................Rosters63........................................Photo Roster64.......................................... Ali Connelly66....................................... Jess Crowder68.................................... Katie Osterman70.................................... Kate Schwindel72.................................. Maggie Bedillion73......................................... Leah Emaus74..........................................Amanda Hill75................................. Noelle Honeycutt76.....................................Kelsie Maloney77............................................. Cari Price78............................... Hannah Steadman79.......................................... Kailey Utley80...........................................Carly Black81.............................Kadeisha Buchanan82..................................Ashley Lawrence83................................... Ashley Woolpert84....................................Bryce Banuelos85.......................................Sarah Howley

TABLE OFContents86..............................Michelle Newhouse87.........................Amandine Pierre-Louis88..........................................Newcomers

91........................................ 2014 Season92.................................... 2014 Notebook93..................................... 2014 Schedule95.........................Opponent Quick Facts

99........................................ 2013 Season100.................................. Season Review102................................. A Big 12 Sweep102...................................... 2013 Results103..........................................2013 Stats

105...................................... Record Book106..................... A Blueprint for Success109.........WVU Women’s Soccer Timeline110...................................Match Records111.................................Season Records112..................................Career Records113............................. Individual Records114................... Top Yearly Performances115.................................... Team Records116....................................Class Records118............. Dick Dlesk Stadium Records119..........................Year-by-Year Results119.............................Opponent Records120.............................. Academic Honors121.................................. Athletic Honors 125.....Regulation, OT, PK and Misc. Records126.........................Fastest Goals Scored127............................ All-Time TV Games128.....................................All-Americans132.................Professional Mountaineers133...............WVU on the National Scene134...................................Series Records135..................................All-Time Scores140....................... All-Time Letterwinners142................. All-Time Numerical Roster

143......................West Virginia University144................... President E. Gordon Gee145........ Director of Athletics Oliver Luck146..........................Athletics Senior Staff147.......................... WVU Head Coaches148................................ Athletic Facilities

149..............................Media Information150..............................Media Information152..........WVU Athletic Communications

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A CHAMPIONSHIPPROGRAM

WVU HAS WONCONFERENCE TITLES,INCLUDING SIX IN THELAST FOUR SEASONS

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NCAA SUCCESS

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ALL-AMERICANS12 Mountaineers have earned 40 All-America honors

KATIE BARNES2000, 2001

CHRISSIE ABBOTT2002, 2003

LISA STOIA2002, 2003

LAURA KANE2004

DEANA EVERRETT2006

ASHLEY BANKS2007

GREER BARNES2007, 2008

AMANDA CICCHINI2007

CAROLYN BLANK2008, 2009

BRY McCARTHY2012

KADEISHA BUCHANAN2013

FRANCES SILVA2013

Kadeisha Buchanan

Frances Silva


Carolyn Blank

Laura Kane

Amanda Cicchini

Chrissie Abbott

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PROFESSIONAL

THEY GAINED UNDER NIKKI IZZO-BROWNTO PAVE THEIR WAY TO THEPROFESSIONALSOCCER RANKS

Frances Silva

Deana Everrett

Carolyn Blank


Greer Barnes

Lisa Stoia

Sara KeaneSara Keane

Bry McCarthy

Erica Henderson

Megan Mischler

Katie Barnes

Kim Bonilla

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COACHING STAFF

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COACHINGFAMILY · HARD WORKDEDICATION · MOTIVATION

PHILOSOPHY


“My approach, my philosophy, is that you do everything right. If you’re going to be the best soccer player, the best friend, the best student or the best daughter you can be, you have to do it right. Whatever you do, it has to be done with 100 percent commitment, sacrifice and pride.” - Nikki Izzo-Brown Head Coach

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2013 IN REVIEW � The Mountaineers pushed their Big 12 Conference title count to three in 2013, as they successfully defended their regular-season championship and won the Big 12 Soccer Tournament title, becoming the first WVU team to capture a Big 12 tournament championship.

� Frances Silva and Kadeisha Buchanan were each named to the NSCAA All-America Second Team. Buchanan was the first Mountaineer rookie to earn All-America honors.

� WVU’s 4-0 win over Central Michigan on Aug. 30 gave Nikki Izzo-Brown her 250th career win. The squad’s 1-0 win over Baylor in the Big 12 Soccer Tournament semifinal was the program’s 250th victory.

� WVU earned its 14th straight NCAA Tournament bid and advanced to the second round for the first time since 2010.

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GAME DAY INMORGANTOWN

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DREAMSWORK � In the fall of 2011, the Mountaineers stepped foot on their new state-of-the-art training facility called Dreamswork Field. The training site features the same custom, natural grass surface as the game field at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium.

� The women’s soccer-only practice facility features a 75-by-120 yard natural turf field, along with additional space for goalkeeper drills and player warm-ups to avoid extensive use of the playing surface. A complete water drainage and irrigation system exists on the new site, while four towers outline the fields with lights that can illuminate game-field conditions.

� The program also has a custom players’ locker room, coaches office suite, players’ lounge with kitchenette and computer stations, athletic training room that includes a hydrotherapy pool, hall of honor, equipment and apparel room and public restrooms.

FIELD

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DREAMSWORKFIELD

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DICK DLESK

� The 2014 season is the Mountaineers’ 10th year competing at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium, one of the nation’s finest facilities.

� The stadium itself, named in honor of a generous gift on behalf of Mr. Dlesk, is a two-level, 1,650-seat stadium that features grandstand bleachers, a spacious five-booth press box, an on-site locker room, restrooms and concession booths.

� The Mountaineers have played numerous conference and NCAA tournament matches at Dick Dlesk, including in front of a record 3,000 fans in WVU’s 2007 NCAA Elite Eight match against eventual national champion USC.

SOCCER STADIUM


Rank Date Crowd Opponent Result

1. 11-30-07 3,000 No.8 USC** L, 0-1

2. 8-31-12 2,057 No.6 Penn State L, 1-2

3. 11-12-10 1,688 Morehead State** W, 2-0

4. 9-21-08 1,615 No.6 Virginia W, 3-0

5. 11-16-13 1,610 Rutgers** T, 0-0 2OT (WVU won PK, 3-0)

6. 10-4-13 1,553 Texas W, 2-1

7. 11-6-11 1,550 Louisville* W, 2-0

8. 10-12-08 1,407 Connecticut T, 0-0 2OT

9. 10-2-09 1,382 No.8 Notre Dame L, 3-2 OT

10. 11-4-11 1,380 Georgetown* W, 5-1

** - NCAA Tournament Match * - Big East Championship Match

TOP 10 CROWDS AT DICK DLESK

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CAPERTON INDOORFACILITY


The Caperton Indoor Facility provides a big plus for all of West Virginia’s student-athletes needing an indoor training site. Equipped with a 90-yard FieldTurf playing surface with seven yards of safety zone surrounding the entire field, the total length of the facility from wall-to-wall is 105 yards, and the Mountaineers’ sparkling indoor facility exceeds 75,000 square feet of training room.

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STRENGTH ANDCONDITIONING

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MOUNTAINEER LIFE

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BIG 12 CONFERENCE � The Big 12 ushers in its 19th year this fall as it continues to promote the stability, strength and success of one of the nation’s premier athletic conferences.

� Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby announced a league-record $198 million in revenue distributions to their 10 members for the 2012-13 school year. The total was a $15 million increase from last year.

� Conference institutions include Baylor, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Texas, Texas Tech, TCU and West Virginia. Kansas State, however, does not field a women’s soccer program.

� Big 12 institutions create a league that encompasses five states and nearly 37 million people. More than 4,200 student-athletes from across the United States and around the World compete annually in the sports sponsored by the Conference.

� The Big 12 is a strong conference that, like WVU, values quality academic and athletic programs, and has a great tradition of success.

� Whether on the field, in the classroom, or within the community, the student-athletes, administrators, coaches and game officials of the Big 12 support the highest ideals in sportsmanship.

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

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MOUNTAINEERS IN THECOMMUNITY


� Winning and working hard are important to the West Virginia University women’s soccer team. But becoming successful and positive role models on and off the field is just as significant to the Mountaineers. Women’s soccer student-athletes and coaches participate in a variety of community service activities, including reading at schools, hospital visits and speaking engagements.

� At the core of women’s soccer’s many philanthropic activities has been its involvement to raise money and awareness for breast cancer research. This past spring, the team raised a record-setting $8,584 for Morgantown’s Betty Puskar Breast Care Foundation at its annual 4-versus-4 tournament.

� The WVU women’s soccer team has raised more than $100,000 over the past 11 years to help fight breast cancer.

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MOUNTAINEERSABROAD


“The experience and knowledge gained from our international competitions have been instrumental in our development as a team and for our program. We were forced to adapt to many different styles of play and continually develop our team chemistry. And for many of our ladies, they have never been to another country. Each trip has been a tremendous cultural and soccer experience for our student-athletes.” - Nikki Izzo-Brown Head Coach

2012The Mountaineers’ fourth international tour featured a nine-day tour of Spain. West Virginia spent March 24-April 1, 2012, in Madrid and Barcelona.

2008Billed as the trip of a lifetime, the West Virginia University women’s soccer team traveled to the Czech Republic and Italy for a 10-day spring break tour of Europe. The Mountaineers spent March 20-30, 2008, playing four games while exploring new cultures.

2004During spring break 2004, West Virginia University took advantage of the NCAA rule that permits international travel once every four years by taking a 10-day tour of central and north-central Italy.

1999The West Virginia women’s soccer team took its first foreign tour in the summer of 1999 by traveling to Brazil. The Mountaineers used the opportunity to showcase their infant program against some of the nation’s top professional teams.

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MOUNTAINEERALUMNI


“She calls herself Aunt Nikki because she really is a mother-figure to us. I feel comfortable talking to her about anything and everything. She is very open and understanding. I wouldn’t trade my four years playing for her for anything in the world. I’m a better person because of Nikki Izzo-Brown.” – Chelsey Corroto (2008-11)

“I chose to play soccer at WVU because of my aspiration to be a part of one of the most competitive programs in the country. Coach Nikki Izzo-Brown and her staff built an infant program into a top 10 power.” – Cathy Abel (2003-06)

“Led by Nikki Izzo-Brown and her coaching staff, the fierce competition, team training, and grueling conditioning sessions on top of academic responsibility…they prepared us not only for matches, but for life after graduation.” – Maura Cirilli (2001-04)

“During my years at West Virginia University, I came to realize what many before me have understood – WVU is the best collegiate experience in the country. They maximized my talent as a soccer player and prepared me to succeed in the real world upon graduation. I have made lifelong friendships that form the basis for most of what makes the ‘Mountaineer Experience’ so valuable and rewarding.” – Chrissie Abbott (2000-03)

“From the moment I stepped on campus, it felt like home. The university embraces all that is WVU, from academics to athletics. The soccer team was beginning to build a tradition of strength, integrity and pride, and I knew everything Coach Izzo-Brown reflected on her players was the type of player I wanted to be.” – Laura Finley (2000-03)

“Being a student-athlete at West Virginia was one of the most rewarding decisions I have ever made. Through hard work and goal setting, we surpassed expectations and always believed in one another. I am truly grateful for the opportunity and will always cherish my time wearing the Old Gold and Blue.” – Nikki (Garzon) Goodenow (1997-98)

“I am a better person for having West Virginia women’s soccer in my life. I wouldn’t change one single thing about my college experience. I’ll always be proud to be a Mountaineer.” – Ann (Sorensen) Ross (1996-99)

“As a member of the inaugural team, I look back and treasure the challenges I faced and the amazing opportunities throughout my four years. Not only was I able to capitalize on my skills at a high level of competition, I also learned a lot about myself from the leadership of coach Nikki Izzo-Brown. Overall, my experience is one I refer back to frequently in my everyday life as I continue on as a physical educator and soccer coach.” – Rena (Lippa) Lindsay (1996-98)

“WVU women’s soccer is a program built on hard work, commitment and passion. It also is a program that exemplifies the true meaning of a family, from the staff down to the fans.” -Caroline Szwed (2009-13)

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STUDENT-ATHLETESUPPORT

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STUDENT-ATHLETESUPPORT

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CharacterPublic, land-grant institution, founded in 1867.

Research ClassificationResearch University (High Research Activity) as classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Research FundingWVU’s three-year average (2011-13) in total sponsored projects and land-grants: $157,984,965.

WVU System Operating BudgetWill top $1 billion (2014).

AccreditationsNorth Central Association of Colleges and Schools and dozens of specialized academic accrediting agencies.

GovernanceThe WVU Board of Governors is the governing body of WVU. The Higher Education Policy Commission in West Virginia is responsible for developing, establishing, and overseeing the implementation of a public policy agenda for the state’s four-year colleges and universities.

LocationMorgantown, W.Va., population 30,293, rated “No. 1 Small City in America” by BizJour-nals.com for its exceptional quality of life. Within easy traveling distance of Washington, D.C., to the east, Pittsburgh, Pa., to the north, and Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio, to the northwest. Other recent rankings: One of “Best Sports Cities” by Sporting News; 13th “Best College Town in America,” Business Insider; 5th “Best Small Metro” by Forbes; 12th overall “Hottest Small City by Inc.; one of “50 Smartest Places to Live” by Kiplinger’s; one of the “Best Cities for Jobs” by MSN Careers; one of the 50 best places to launch a small business by CNNMoney.com; and the second-ranking “Best College Town for Jobs” by Forbes.

CAMPUS LIFE


Student ProfileFall 2013 enrollment, on WVU campuses statewide, was 32,348; 29,466 in Morgantown.

THAT INCLUDED: • 14,489 West Virginia residents, 14,977 nonresidents • 22,757 undergraduates • 5,077 graduate and 1,632 professional students

Academic ExcellenceWVU ranks nationally for prestigious scholarships—24 Rhodes Scholars, 22 Truman Scholars, 39 Goldwater Scholars, 2 British Marshall Scholars, 3 Morris K. Udall Schol-ars, 5 USA Today All-USA College Academic First Team Members (and 11 academic team honorees), 36 Fulbright Scholars, 9 Boren Scholars, 7 Gilman Scholars, and 3 Department of Homeland Security Scholars.

Degrees GrantedIn 2012-2013, WVU awarded 6,267 degrees; 1,765 graduate and 424 professional.

Faculty and Staff ProfileExcellent faculty—18 of whom have been named Carnegie Foundation Professors of the Year—guide and mentor students. • instructional faculty: 2,361 • graduate assistants: 1,725 • total main campus employees: 8,346 • total WVU System employees: 8,846

Academics15 colleges and schools offering 191 bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degree programs in agriculture, natural resources, and design; arts and sciences; business and economics; creative arts; dentistry; education and human services; engineering and mineral resources; law; media; medicine; nursing; pharmacy; physical activity and sport sciences; public health; plus the WVU Honors College, University College, and programs at Potomac State College and WVU Institute of Technology. wvu.edu/Academics/

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Parents ClubThe Mountaineer Parents Club, with more than 22,000 members in clubs across the state and nation, fosters success by connecting parents and family members with the student experience. The organization sponsors events on and off-campus, has a news-letter, a toll-free helpline (1-800-WVU-0096), parent electronic news, and a Parent Perk program. Membership is free. parentsclub.wvu.edu

AthleticsA member of the NCAA, WVU competes in the Big 12 Conference at the Division I level in 18 intercollegiate varsity sports. Teams make regular post-season bowl appearances in football, including winning the 2012 Discover Orange Bowl and NCAA tournament appearances in men’s and women’s basketball, including a Final 4 appearance in men’s basketball in 2010; in 2014, women’s basketball was the Big 12 champion and advanced to the second round of the NCAA tournament. The WVU rifle team won its 16th national title in 2014 and was the first WVU athletic team to visit the White House on NCAA Champions Day. wvusports.com

FacilitiesWVU’s mix of historic and modern facilities includes 430 buildings on 1,456 acres. Eleven main campus buildings are located on the National Register of Historic Places, and WVU operates eight experimental farms and four forests throughout the state, in addition to WVU Jackson’s Mill State 4-H Camp and Lifelong Learning Center near Weston. jacksonsmill.ext.wvu.edu/

LibrariesFive library facilities—Downtown Library Complex, Evansdale Library, Health Sciences Library, Law Library, and West Virginia and Regional History Center—contain over 2.1 million volumes, 246 electronic databases, and more than 48,000 journal subscriptions, with access to 36 million volumes through a book-sharing consortium. Library staff offer in-person and online assistance. libraries.wvu.edu

Admission and Application TimelineAdmission is based on a combination of high school GPA and ACT or SAT scores. Applications are processed beginning September 15 for admission the following fall. March 1 is the deadline for West Virginia residents to submit PROMISE Scholarship ap-plications. WVU has a rolling admissions policy, and while there is no official application deadline, applicants who apply later in the year may be deferred to the spring semester. adm.wvu.edu

Visitors CenterLocated on the Morgantown Waterfront, the Visitors Center features unique, cut-ting-edge displays and traditional West Virginia hospitality. Operating hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Saturday (closed Sundays and most University holidays). Guided tours with friendly knowledgeable student guides Monday-Friday at 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. and Saturday at 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., except home football Saturdays. Phone: 304-293-3489. visit.wvu.edu

AlumniChartered in 1873, the WVU Alumni Association is made up of more than 190,000 graduates worldwide in some 60 nations. alumni.wvu.edu

Private SupportChartered in 1954, the West Virginia University Foundation is a private nonprofit corporation that generates, administers, invests, and disburses contributed funds and properties given by individuals, corporations, and philanthropic foundations in support of WVU and its nonprofit affiliates. Alumni and friends of WVU contributed $99.5 million in cash, pledges, and in-kind gifts in the most recent fiscal year. www.wvuf.org

ExtensionThroughout the year in West Virginia’s 55 counties, WVU Extension Service faculty and volunteers work with more than 536,000 West Virginians, many of whom participate in 4-H, agriculture, home gardening, health, firefighter training, and community develop-ment to improve lives and communities; 4-H alone reaches one in four West Virginia youths. ext.wvu.edu.

Divisional CampusesPotomac State College of WVU – Keyser, WV; 800-262-7332; potomacstatecollege.edu/West Virginia University Institute of Technology – Montgomery, WV; wvutech.eduRobert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center – Charleston, WV; hsc.wvu.edu/charlestonRobert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center East – Martinsburg, WV; hsc.wvu.edu/eastern

Student Living ExperienceThe First-Year Experience helps students navigate their first year at WVU. Elements in-clude residential colleges and Adventure West Virginia, an outdoor freshman orientation program. All WVU students benefit from a vibrant array of student life programs, includ-ing a Festival of Ideas lecture series, bringing the world’s top minds to campus to share their experiences and knowledge; WVUp All Night, a weekend package of safe, fun, and healthy activities; an award-winning Student Recreation Center; and the Mountaineer Parents Club, helping families stay connected with their students’ education and life at WVU. apply.wvu.edu/life

Freshman Class Profile2013 average ACT of 23.6, SAT (math and critical reading) 1052, and high school GPA of 3.39.

TransportationUniversity buses operate free on a year-round basis as does the Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system—a computer-directed system that glides along 8.7 miles of guideway between Downtown, Evansdale, and Health Sciences Center campuses. In addition, Morgantown’s Mountain Line bus service offers free rides to students and employees. WVU ID is required for all services. transportation.wvu.edu/services

SafetyWVU has one of the safest college campuses in America, with 24-hour police protection and 37 outdoor emergency phones. The WVU Alert system sends urgent news to participants’ cell phones, and digital InfoStations across campus show important announcements.

Student OrganizationsStudents can choose from more than 400 student organizations, and participate in an active intramural program and many club sports. sos.wvu.edu

Study AbroadLast year, WVU students traveled to over 60 nations around the world in University-led study abroad programs and international exchanges. internationalprograms.wvu.edu/

Academic InnovationHundreds of distance education classes are available. elearn.wvu.edu/

Civic EngagementThe Center for Service and Learning develops and organizes service learning and volunteer opportunities for students and faculty and consults with academic units on incorporating civic engagement into the curriculum. WVU has earned the Carnegie Foundation’s Community Engagement Classification, putting WVU in the 6% of higher education institutions that Carnegie recognizes for engagement. service.wvu.edu/

Scholarships and AidEach year, WVU awards over $5 million in scholarships to over 2,500 students from West Virginia and around the nation. There are many different types of scholarships available based on academic record, financial need, group affiliation, or some combi-nation of these factors. In 2012-13, over $395 million in financial aid was given out. The average financial package was $11,622. West Virginia residents may be eligible for the PROMISE scholarship in addition to WVU awards.

Honors CollegeThe WVU Honors College encourages a style of learning and living at WVU that is tailored to the highly motivated, excelling student’s special requirements. Innovative, challenging courses, designed to stimulate creativity and to provoke in-depth discus-sion, are offered in small class settings. Students may participate as Presidential Honors Scholars or Dean’s Honors Scholars; both options provide enhanced experiences. /honors.wvu.edu/

University College:The new University College is a home base for exploratory students, general studies students, nontraditional students, the First-year Experience, McNair Scholars, and undergraduate research opportunities. It focuses on academic and career advising, with the goal of guiding students to a major by sophomore year.

InternshipsWVU offers hundreds of ways to gain valuable on-the-job experience and networking contacts. careerservices.wvu.edu/

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Team RecordsBaseball: 28-26, 9-14 Big 12Cross Country: 2nd at Big 12 Championships; 24th at NCAAsMen’s Basketball: 17-16, 9-9 Big 12; NIT First Round Women’s Basketball: 30-5, 16-2 Big 12; Big 12 Reg-ular-Season Champions; NCAA Second RoundFootball: 4-8, 2-7 Big 12Gymnastics: 6-11, 0-4 Big 12 Rowing: 10th at Conference USA Champi-onshipMen’s Soccer: 7-7-5, 2-2-2 MACWomen’s Soccer: 16-4-3, 7-1 Big 12; Big 12 Regu-lar-Season and Tournament Cham-pions; NCAA Second Round Men’s Swimming and Diving: 3rd Big 12 (6 NCAA Qualifiers: 1 Diver and 5 swimmers)Women’s Swimming and Diving: 5th Big 12 (5 NCAA Qualifiers: 4 Divers and 1 swimmer)Rifle: 10-0, 7-0 GARC; GARC Regu-lar-Season and Tournament Cham-pions; NCAA ChampionsWomen’s Tennis: 3-18, 0-10, Big 12Women’s Track: Indoor-10th Big 12; Outdoor-9th Big 12Volleyball: 20-13, 5-11 Big 12Wrestling: 11-7, 0-3 Big 12; 4th at Big 12 Tour-nament (five NCAA Qualifiers)

National ChampionsRifle

Capital One Academic All-Americans• Andy Bevin, Men’s Soccer, Capital One Aca-

demic All-America First Team• Frances Silva, Women’s Soccer, Capital One

Academic All-America First Team; Capital One Academic All-America of the Year for NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer

Capital One Academic All-District• Andy Bevin, Men’s Soccer• Liz Gulick, Volleyball• Amanda Hill, Women’s Soccer• Thomas Kyanko, Rifle• Frances Silva, Women’s Soccer• Haily VandePoel, Swimming and Diving

Team Conference Champions• Women’s Basketball, Big 12 Regular Season• Women’s Soccer, Big 12 Regular Season and

Tournament Champions• Rifle, GARC Postseason Champions

First Team All-Americans• Bryce Bohman, Swimming, College

Swimming Coaches Association of America • Ziva Dvorsak, Rifle, NRA Air Rifle All-American• Stormy Nesbit, Outdoor Track, Triple Jump• Maren Prediger, Rifle, NRA Air Rifle All-American• Garrett Spurgeon, Rifle, NRA Air Rifle

All-American, NRA Smallbore All-American,• CRCA All-American

Second Team All-Americans• Kadeisha Buchanan, Women’s Soccer,

NSCAA/Continental Tire• Meelis Kiisk, Rifle, NRA Smallbore, NRA Air Rifle • Thomas Kyanko, Rifle, NRA Smallbore• Sarah Martinelli, Outdoor Track, 3,000-meter

steeplechase• Maren Prediger, Rifle, CRCA All-American • Frances Silva, Women’s Soccer, NSCAA/

Continental Tire• Daniel Sojka, Rifle, NRA Smallbore• Patrick Sunderman, Rifle, NRA Smallbore

Third Team All-Americans• Meelis Kiisk, Rifle, CRCA All-American• Allison Lasnicki, Outdoor Track, 10,000 meters

Honorable Mention All-Americans• Asya Bussie, Women’s Basketball, Associated

Press, WBCA All-American• Bria Holmes, Women’s Basketball, Associ-

ated Press • Patrick Sunderman, Rifle, NRA Air Rifle,

CRCA All-American

Conference Major Awards• Bryce Bohman, Swimming, Big 12 Swimmer

of the Year • Kadeisha Buchanan, Women’s Soccer, Big 12

Defensive Player of the Year; Big 12• Newcomer of the Year; Big 12 Tournament

Defensive MVP• Taylor Palmer, Women’s Basketball, Big 12

Sixth Man of the Year• Frances Silva, Women’s Soccer, Big 12 Offen-

sive Player of the Year (Unanimous); Big• 12 Tournament Offensive MVP• Charles Sims, Football, Big 12 Newcomer of

the Year• Tim Squires, Big 12 Championship Men’s

Outstanding Swimmer of the Meet

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First Team All-Conference• Andy Bevin, Men’s Soccer• Bryce Bohman, Swimming and Diving (100 Back and 200 Back)• Bobby Boyd, Baseball• Christopher Brill, Swimming and Diving• Kadeisha Buchanan, Women’s Soccer• Eva Burlingham, Swimming and Diving• Asya Bussie, Women’s Basketball• Nate Carr, Swimming and Diving• Ross Glegg, Swimming and Diving• Bria Holmes, Women’s Basketball• Ashley Lawrence, Women’s Soccer• Sarah Martinelli, Cross Country• Liam McLaughlin, Swimming and Diving• Julie Ogden, Swimming and Diving• Majed Osman, Men’s Soccer• Maren Prediger, Rifle (Air Rifle)• Jake Querciagrossa, Swimming and Diving (200 IM and 400 IM)• Courtney Schrand, Rowing, Big 12 and Conference USA• Kate Schwindel, Women’s Soccer• Charles Sims, Football• Frances Silva, Women’s Soccer• Hope Sloanhoffer, Gymnastics• Garrett Spurgeon, Rifle (All-GARC Smallbore, Air Rifle and combined

score)• Tim Squires, Swimming and Diving • Juwan Staten, Men’s Basketball

NCAA Team Qualifiers• Cross Country• Rifle• Women’s Basketball

NCAA Individual Qualifiers• Bryce Bohman, Swimming• Chris Brill, Swimming• Nate Carr, Swimming• Beth Deal, Gymnastics• Ross Glegg, Swimming• Alexa Goldberg, Gymnastics• Colin Johnston, Wrestling• Liam McLaughlin, Diving• Mike Morales, Wrestling• Jennifer Rey, Diving• Bubba Scheffel, Wrestling• Lindsay Schmidt, Diving• Hope Sloanhoffer, Gymnastics• Cory Stainbrook, Wrestling• Tim Squires, Swimming• Nicolette Swoboda, Gymnastics• Tori Taffner, Diving• Haily VandePoel, Diving• Julien Vialette, Swimming• A.J. Vizcarrondo, Wrestling

66 All-Conference Selections• 12 All-Region Selections• 20 NCAA Individual Qualifiers• 108 Academic All-Conference Selections• Three Team Academic Award Winners (Men’s Soccer, Women’s Soccer

and Rifle)• 496 Student-athletes on the Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll and 446

student-athletes on the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

52 Nikki Izzo-Brown56 Q&A with Coach Izzo-Brown58 Lisa Stoia59 Marisa Kanela60 SupportStaff

COACHING STAFF

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2014 WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S SOCCER GUIDE

Head Coach Nikki Izzo-Brown

Entering her 19th season as the only coach in Mountaineer women’s soccer history, Nikki Izzo-Brown has built a one-time infant program into one of the nation’s elite.

In her previous 18 seasons, Izzo-Brown has coached 14 players who went on to play professionally, 17 All-Americans, 12 Academic All-Americans and 14 conference players of the year. The Mountaineers enter the 2014 season having made an appearance in each of the last 14 NCAA Tournaments, the country’s ninth-longest streak.

To date, Izzo-Brown has led the Mountaineers to an impressive 251-96-39 overall record and a 106-41-18 conference mark that includes seven regular-season divisional titles and four tournament championships. West Virginia has won at least one conference title in each of the last four seasons, including the 2013 Big 12 Conference regular-season and tournament championships.

Women’s soccer won the school’s first Big 12 championship in 2012 and was the only WVU program to win multiple Big East tournament titles.

Izzo-Brown’s teams have been a consistent force in the national rankings, and WVU has defeated a Top-10 opponent in nine straight seasons.

In addition to the success she has enjoyed with the Mountaineers, Izzo-Brown has several years of experience with U.S. Women’s National Teams, including serving as an assistant at the teams’ 2012 training camps with the U.S. U-18, U-20 and U-23 squads.

Entering the 2014 season, she ranks in the top 20 among active NCAA Division I coaches with a .702 winning percentage and in the top 25 with 264 career wins (includes one year at West Virginia Wesleyan). Izzo-Brown has never had a losing season as head coach and has led WVU to 14 straight 10-plus win seasons.

2010-13The Mountaineers became the third team in Big 12 history to win back-to-back regular-season titles. The squad secured seven straight victories in conference play in 2013 to successfully defend its championship with a 7-1 record. The team continued its stronghold on its conference opponents with three shutout victories at the 2013 Big 12 Soccer Tournament en route to the Mountaineers’ first Big 12 Conference Championship title, also the first for any WVU team at a Big 12 Conference Championship. The Mountaineers have won four conference tournaments in the last seven years.

With the win, WVU earned the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, its 14th consecutive appearance. The Mountaineers advanced to the second round for the ninth time in program history, the first time since 2010, and finished the year at 16-4-3 and ranked No. 12 in the NSCAA/Continental Tire College Rankings and No. 8 in the TopDrawerSoccer.com Top 25 Rankings.

WVU swept the conference awards, as Frances Silva was the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year and Kadeisha Buchanan was the Big 12 Defender and Newcomer of the Year; the Mountaineers became the first team to win the offensive and defensive awards in the same season. Additionally, Izzo-Brown earned her second straight Big 12 Coach of the Year honor, and six student-athletes scored eight All-Big 12 awards.

The successful season ended with the trio scoring several major awards, including NSCAA/Continental Tire All-America Second Team honors for Silva and Buchanan and NSCAA Central Region Coach of the Year honors for Izzo-Brown. Additionally, Silva, a M.A.C. Hermann Trophy semifinalist, was named an NSCAA College Scholar All-American and the CoSIDA Academic All-American of the Year.

In its inaugural season in the Big 12 Conference in 2012, WVU won the regular-season championship with a 7-0-1 record. Seven student-athletes were named All-Big 12, including Bry McCarthy who was chosen Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year. Izzo-Brown was named the conference coach of the year.

The 2012 Mountaineers scored an upset win over No. 1-ranked Stanford, 1-0, on Aug. 26 at the Penn State Invitational. The win snapped Stanford’s 64-match regular-season unbeaten streak.

West Virginia defeated visiting Texas Tech, 3-2, on Sept. 21 to give women’s soccer, and WVU athletics, its first victory as members of the Big 12 Conference.

To end their careers, McCarthy earned All-America honors and midfielder Bri Rodriguez was named a NSCAA College Scholar All-American.

The 2010-11 seasons marked the end of an era as the Mountaineers won back-to-back Big East Championships before departing for membership in the Big 12 Conference. It also marked the third conference title in the last five seasons.

West Virginia finished the 2011 season with a 17-5-0 record, and a 10-1-0 mark in league play, to win its

PLAYING CAREER: (defender) Rochester, 1989-92COACHING CAREER: West Virginia Wesleyan, assistant coach, 1993; West Virginia Wesleyan, head coach, 1994; West Virginia University, 1996-present

SEASON AT WVU: 19thDATE OF BIRTH: May 4HOMETOWN: Rochester, N.Y.ALMA MATER: Rochester, 1993RECORD AT WVU: 251-96-39OVERALL RECORD: 264-101-39

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14 STRAIGHT NCAA TOURNAMENTS | SIX CONFERENCE TITLES IN THE LAST FOUR SEASONS

division for the fifth time. The 10 wins marked a school record, making WVU one of only four Big East schools to ever win 10 league contests in a season.

The Mountaineers finished the season ranked No. 9 by Soccer America and won 15 of their last 17 matches to close the season.

The 2010 season was a record-breaking one as the team won its second Big East Championship while advancing to the NCAA “Sweet 16.” WVU had its school record 14-match win streak end in the NCAA Tournament against College Cup participant Boston College, giving the Mountaineers a final record of 18-5-1. The 18 victories tied the 2002 and 2007 teams for most wins in program history.

WVU’s 1-0 win over fifth-ranked Virginia matched the then-highest-ranked opponent defeated in school history, and the team’s 3-0 shutout against Georgetown marked the program’s 200th win.

West Virginia’s defense set the single-season record for shutouts at 14, while goalkeeper Kerri Butler also broke the school record for career shutouts, finishing with 44.

2005-09From 2005-09, the program reached new heights with consecutive NCAA appearances in every season and won its first Big East Championship. Izzo-Brown was named NSCAA/adidas and Soccer Buzz Mid-Atlantic Regional Coach of the Year in 2007 as WVU was ranked every week throughout the season and tied a school record for wins (18).

The 2007 squad advanced to the program’s first NCAA Elite Eight while establishing an attendance record with more than 3,000 fans for the NCAA Elite Eight contest with USC. Three players earned All-America status and six were named All-Big East. Forward Ashley Banks added to Izzo-Brown’s collection of major award winners

as the 2007 Big East Offensive Player of the Year and a Hermann Trophy finalist.

WVU won Big East division titles in three straight seasons (2006-08) and at least one Mountaineer earned All-America honors from 2006-09. Carolyn Blank added the title of Big East Midfielder of the Year to her resume in 2008, a team that tied the school record for fewest losses in a season with three defeats.

Seven seasons ago, Izzo-Brown took her high-powered offense to the 2006 NCAA Tournament as WVU scored a school-record 55 goals in 21 games. Forward Deana Everrett had a breakout sophomore season to earn third team All-America honors from Soccer Buzz. The 2006 Mountaineers also displayed a stingy defense that shut out 13 opponents over the course of the season, including eight Big East foes.

2000-04Led by All-Americans Chrissie Abbott and Lisa Stoia, the 2003 Mountaineers made history, going 17-4-2 to give West Virginia its first NCAA “Sweet 16” appearance. The senior-led squad logged nine straight wins at one point during the season and had its first-ever Hermann Trophy nominee in Abbott, who graduated as WVU’s all-time leader in goals scored, points and shots, while Stoia established the school’s then-all-time assist record.

Izzo-Brown directed West Virginia to an 18-3-1 record, the most wins in school history, and the program’s first Big East division title in 2002. The Mountaineers also received their third consecutive invitation to the NCAA Tournament after putting together an 18-match unbeaten streak. Abbott was the Big East Offensive Player of the Year and a first team All-American, while Stoia earned Big East Midfielder of the Year honors. Izzo-Brown was the Big East and regional coach of the year.

All-AmericansKadeisha Buchanan (2013)Frances Silva (2013)Bry McCarthy (2012)Carolyn Blank (2009, 2008)Greer Barnes (2008, 2007)Ashley Banks (2007)Amanda Cicchini (2007)Deana Everrett (2006)Laura Kane (2004)Lisa Stoia (2003, 2002)Chrissie Abbott (2003, 2002)Katie Barnes (2001, 2000)Academic All-AmericansFrances Silva (2013)Bri Rodriguez (2012)Ashley Banks (2007)Kim Bonilla (2007)Marisa Kanela (2005)Ashley Weimer (2004)Laura Kane (2004, 2003)Melissa Haire (2002, 2001)Christen Seaman (2002)Stacey Sollmann (1997)Conference Players of the YearKadeisha Buchanan (Defensive – 2013)Kadeisha Buchanan (Newcomer – 2013)Frances Silva (Offensive – 2013)Bry McCarthy (Defender - 2012)Kate Schwindel (Rookie - 2011)Carolyn Blank (Midfielder - 2008)Ashley Banks (Offensive - 2007)Ashley Banks (Rookie - 2004)Lisa Stoia (Midfielder - 2002, 2003)Chrissie Abbott (Offensive - 2002)Katie Barnes (Offensive - 2000, 2001)Lisa Stoia (Rookie - 2000)Professional PlayersGreer Barnes (WPS)Katie Barnes (WUSA, USL)Carolyn Blank (WPS, USL)Kim Bonilla (Sweden, USL, Australia)Kerri Butler (WPS)Erica Henderson (Iceland)Laura Kane (Sweden, USL)Sara Keane (NWSL)Rachel Kruze (WUSA, Iceland, USL)Bry McCarthy (NWSL)Blake Miller (Australia)Megan Mischler (WPS, USL, Sweden)Frances Silva (NWSL)Lisa Stoia (WPS, USL)

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NIKKI IZZO-BROWN YEAR-BY-YEARYear Record School Postseason1995 13-5-0 West Virginia Wesleyan NAIA1996 10-7-2 West Virginia1997 11-6-2 West Virginia1998 11-6-2 West Virginia1999 9-9-1 West Virginia2000 15-6-0 West Virginia NCAA2001 15-5-1 West Virginia NCAA2002 18-3-1 West Virginia NCAA2003 17-4-2 West Virginia NCAA2004 15-6-0 West Virginia NCAA2005 12-6-3 West Virginia NCAA2006 14-4-3 West Virginia NCAA2007 18-5-2 West Virginia NCAA2008 14-3-6 West Virginia NCAA2009 10-7-6 West Virginia NCAA2010 18-5-2 West Virginia NCAA2011 17-5-0 West Virginia NCAA2012 11-5-4 West Virginia NCAA2013 16-4-3 West Virginia NCAA Total 264-101-39

A youthful Mountaineer squad played to a fifth straight 15-win season in 2004 and saw Izzo-Brown’s fourth All-American develop as forward Laura Kane earned the nod from the NSCAA after an eight goal, nine assist senior season.

West Virginia was nationally ranked for the first time in 2000, a regional coach of the year season for Izzo-Brown’s first-ever NCAA Tournament team. Four team members landed spots on Big East all-conference teams, including Big East Offensive Player of the Year Katie Barnes and co-Big East Rookie of the Year Stoia. In that season, Barnes became WVU’s first All-American.

The Early YearsIzzo-Brown accepted perhaps her greatest challenge on Aug. 3, 1995, when then-WVU Director of Athletics Ed Pastilong named her the first head coach of West Virginia’s women’s soccer program.

In WVU’s inaugural season, Izzo-Brown led a young team to an amazing 10-7-2 record and a 4-4-1 Big East mark. WVU finished fifth in the conference, surprising Big East coaches, whose preseason prediction picked the fledgling Mountaineers to finish dead last.

Soccer Buzz ranked West Virginia as the eighth-best “new program” in the nation. In addition, Izzo-Brown’s first season at WVU produced a Big East All-Rookie team member in defender Stacey Sollmann.

Only two years later, West Virginia made its first Big East Tournament on a team that won 11 matches in 1998. Stacey Adams was the program’s first Big East Female Scholar Athlete of the Year winner, and Sollmann earned second team all-region accolades.

Izzo-Brown led the Mountaineers to an 11-6-2 record in 1997, and two years later, they finished 9-9-1. With trust, hard work and sacrifice, the foundation had been laid for a breakout season in 2000.

Academic SuccessGraduation is a must for Izzo-Brown-coached players who are asked to challenge themselves academically while at WVU. Her teams consistently hold one of the program’s highest GPAs on campus with their serious commitment to academics.

The women’s soccer team received public recognition in the spring of 2010 for the third year in a row by the NCAA for its multiyear Academic Progress Rate (APR) scores.

The team posted a multiyear APR in the top 10 percent of all squads in each sport. The APR accounts for eligibility, retention and graduation and provides a measure of each team’s academic performance.

Izzo-Brown has coached 12 Academic All-Americans, and the NSCAA honored her team in the fall of 2013 with its 12th consecutive NSCAA Team Academic Award for its work in the classroom.

A program-best 10 student-athletes were named to the 2013 All-Big 12 Academic Soccer Team, with eight landing on the first team. Amanda Hill and Carly Black earned the first-team honor with a 4.0 GPA. For the seventh straight season, at least one Mountaineer was an NSCAA Scholar All-Region.

Player DevelopmentWith tremendous experience and knowledge of the game, Izzo-Brown has built a reputation for getting the most out of her student-athletes. The veteran coach maximizes the performance of her players by providing opportunities to process information in multiple ways, in order to find success for each individual.

Paving the way for the success of recent Mountaineers, Katie Barnes was the first women’s soccer player to be named an All-American, and captured two straight Big East Offensive Player of the Year awards. In all, Izzo-Brown has guided 17 players to All-America status and 14 conference player of the year honors.

Barnes was drafted with the first pick of the second round (ninth overall) of the 2002 Women’s United Soccer Association (WUSA) professional draft by the Carolina Courage. WVU was well represented in the WUSA and added to its professional player development with the Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) league. Most recently, Frances Silva became the seventh Mountaineer to be drafted when she was selected by FC Kansas City with the 19th overall pick at the 2014 National Women’s Soccer League College Draft. Additionally, Sara Keane was picked up by FC Kansas City prior to the 2014 opener, and both signed contracts with the Blues.

During the 2012 offseason, Izzo-Brown served as an assistant at U.S. Women’s National Team training camps with the U.S. U-18, U-20 and U-23 squads. In the summer of 2011, she joined April Heinrichs, U.S. Soccer Technical Director, for a week of training with the U-20 team. She also spent time after the 2007 season as an assistant coach with the U-20 National Team under then-head coach Jill Ellis.

During her coaching tenure, more than a dozen Mountaineers have participated in the national team scene, with Barnes being selected to the team that won the 2001 Nordic Cup. Most recently, Kadeisha Buchanan and Ashley Lawrence earned spots on the Canadian Women’s National Team for friendlies throughout the 2014 summer.

Nikki Izzo-Brown has several years of experience coaching U.S. Women’s National Teams.

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The Brown Family (l-r): Samantha, Nikki, Gabriella, Joe and Gracie

TEAMS IZZO-BROWN HAS DEFEATED AT WVU

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Prior To WVUAs a player, Izzo-Brown attained All-America status at Rochester, where she was a four-year starter from 1989-92. During that span, Izzo-Brown helped the Yellowjackets to a 58-10-9 record and four straight NCAA Tournament appearances. In 1991, as a junior, she led Rochester to a 16-4-2 mark and a spot in the NCAA championship game.

During her career at Rochester, Izzo-Brown also earned All-East, all-region and all-league honors, while meriting Dean’s List recognition all four years. Following her senior campaign, she won the prestigious Merle Spurrier Award, which recognizes Rochester’s top female athlete based on leadership, academics and athletics.

Izzo-Brown graduated from Rochester in the spring of 1993 with a degree in psychology. That fall, she was named assistant coach at West Virginia Wesleyan, where she continued her winning ways by helping the Bobcats to a 12-7 record. Izzo-Brown was elevated to head coach in 1994 and led Wesleyan to a 13-5 mark and a spot in the NAIA National Tournament.

While coaching at the Buckhannon, W.Va., school, Izzo-Brown earned her master’s of business administration degree in 1994. In the fall of 2010, she was inducted into the University of Rochester Athletic Hall of Fame.

PersonalIn addition to her duties at WVU, Izzo-Brown is certified as an advanced national level coach by the NSCAA, has her USSF “B” license and is a Region I senior staff

Olympic Development member. She has served on several regional and national ranking committees for the NSCAA. She also is qualified internationally with Brazilian, KNVB and Czech Republic certification.

In May 2010, Izzo-Brown was named to the West Virginia Executive Sports Hall of Fame. Later that fall, she was inducted into the University of Rochester Athletic Hall of Fame for her outstanding achievement in the sport of soccer.

Two summers ago, she was named a 2011 Frontier Field Walk of Fame inductee. She and her husband, Joe, have three daughters – Samantha, Gracie and Gabriella.

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Q&A With Coach Nikki Izzo-BrownYour team returns in 2014 as the two-time defending Big 12 champions. Do you think you’ve sent a message in the conference that you are the team to beat?WhatdoesitsayoftheprogramthattheMountaineershavewonfiveconference titles in four years?

Obviously, winning championships is what we strive to do every year. For us to have an impact on the Big East Conference, and then go into the Big 12 Conference and continue to win is good for this program. There is always a target on our back. I think that pressure is a privilege, and that privilege is something this team works hard for. Everyone wants to take down the team at the top. With us finishing first again in 2013, that’s something we’ll have to pay attention to this season.

The season starts with several challenges, including a trip to Penn State andanAugusthomemeetingwithNCAAquarterfinalistDuke.Whatareyou hoping to learn about your squad early, and what does the team need to do to be successful?

We’re hoping that preseason is an opportunity for our team to get organized and in tune with each other quickly. We all need to understand that we need to sharpen up during preseason. We will be tested early on in 2014 by some of the best teams in the country. It’s going to be important that everyone arrives at preseason camp ready to compete at that high level. We don’t have all season to build up to that level.

Though you only lost two starters from the 2013 squad, forward Frances Silva and goalkeeper Sara Keane, they were big cogs in the team’s success. How does this year’s team replace their talent and experience?

You can never replace any senior, let alone two that are currently playing professional soccer (for FC Kansas City). Though we’re only replacing two starters, they’re both having an impact on a professional team’s success in their first season, and that speaks for itself.

We will have an understanding that Frances and Sara’s shoes need to be filled. They both set great examples for what it takes to be a role model, and it’s time for other players to step up and assume those leadership roles. They left a legacy for two more players to fill.

Frances Silva led the Big 12 Conference in goals, assists and points in 2013. In addition to All-Big 12 forward Kate Schwindel, who do you see assuming the scoring responsibility this year?

I think there is a high expectation for (junior forward) Kelsie Maloney to continue to develop and impact this team. (Junior forward) Kailey Utley is definitely someone who had a great spring. (Freshman forward) Amandine Pierre-Louis was forced to sit out last season but has trained well this offseason. These are the players that we feel will need to step up and get the job done.

Though last year’s backline was young, they proved steady and gained valuable experience. What is your trust level with this unit this year?

We had two freshmen center backs (Carly Black and Kadeisha Buchanan) in 2013, and at times you could see their youth peek through. I think the leadership and experience that they gained last year will be valuable for our success this year. It’s going to be exciting to see them out on the field again this year and playing alongside the new girls.

Kadeisha Buchanan emerged as one of the top talents in the NCAA last year as a freshman and has gained international exposure this summer. What are your thoughts on her play and her leadership capabilities, and what areas can she improve this year?

Kadeisha is a constant student of the game, and I think she recognizes that she always has room to grow. She will continue to strive toward growth. She is someone that never feels like she has it all figured out.

Tactically, being in her position for another year and understanding forwards’ runs and the organizational piece will be something that she, along with Carly, can lean on and use to further our team’s success.

KELSIE MALONEY

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You rotated three goalies (senior Katie Osterman, junior transfer Hannah Steadman and redshirt-freshman Michelle Newhouse) in the net throughout the spring season. What do you expect from this trio?

I think all three bring three different strengths and aspects to the table. This is going to be a very exciting preseason – I’m anxious to see who is going to win that spot. I’m in an exciting position because that decision is not going to be easy; they’re all very strong in their own way.

You have six freshmen joining the squad this fall. What are you expecting from this group?

We lay out our expectations for our newcomers every year – follow the workouts and be prepared. I think our freshmen will have the opportunity to acclimate to college soccer and being away from home; I know that’s a hard adjustment. I think this group is focused and understands that there is a high standard, and they’re going to do everything they can to live up to that.

From my standpoint, I expect them to work hard and to continue to grind it out. It’s crucial that freshmen are open minded to learning and continue to move forward.

Two years in, has the program adjusted to life in the Big 12 Conference?

I think now that the staff has competed in every Big 12 venue, we have a very important understanding of what to expect when we travel. We have a much better idea of the facilities, environment and the teams’ style of play; that was something I was very uncertain of two years ago. The players have a better understanding, too, and I would say the program has adjusted nicely.

The Mountaineers have made an appearance in the last 14 straight NCAA Tournaments. Fielding such a young squad in 2013, how important was it to move on to that second round game, and how will that help this year?

No question, advancing in the NCAA Tournament was very important for this squad. We came so close to having an opportunity to further advance to the Sweet 16, and that was definitely good for them to experience and feel, too. They now know that when you’re one-and-done, you’re done. I think that even though we won two conference championships and put together a great season, many of these student-athletes have a fire in their bellies and want to advance further this year.

Student-athletelifebalanceisveryimportanttoyouandyourstaff,and each season, at least one Mountaineer earns national honors for academics. Are you pleased with the progress your squad makes in the classroom, too?

I hope that we’re not excellent in just one area. I stress balance and the understanding that education is their foundation. That’s the one thing I mention a lot to our recruits – when you step into Dreamswork Practice Facility and look at our Wall of Traditions, you will see that we have an equal amount of athletic and academic All-Americans. Striving for excellence in everything we do is one part of this program’s foundation.

The WVU women’s soccer team enjoys a loyal following from Mountaineer Nation, especially in Morgantown. How would you describe the game-day atmosphere at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium, and how does a home crowd push your team forward?

We have such a great following. That support has definitely helped us moving forward and achieving success. Many teams have told me they don’t like to play in Morgantown because of our supportive crowds and the energy and enthusiasm they bring every match. That support is a critical piece in our program’s success. We’re very thankful that we have a loyal soccer community that comes out for our matches and supports us. They help us push forward, and we can always rely on them to make our home a tough environment for visiting teams.

You and the team enjoyed milestone victories in 2013. What steps are important for this program to earn its next 250 wins?

We’re going to come into the 2014 preseason with team goals and lay out our pillars for success. My goal has always been this – let’s get better, and let’s play better by the end of the year. Every day, every practice, if we’re getting better and everyone is doing her job, then that’s exactly what we need to do to earn those next 250 wins.

(l-r) Frances Silva , Nikki Izzo-Brown, Sara Keane

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Associate Head Coach Lisa Stoia

Lisa Stoia begins her eighth year at her alma mater. The Mountaineers have thrived under Stoia’s assistance, winning Big 12 and Big East titles, and making seven straight trips to the NCAA Tournament.

In 2013, Stoia helped the Mountaineers to their fifth conference title in four consecutive seasons, as the squad successfully defended its Big 12 Conference regular-season title and won its first Big 12 Soccer Tournament title. Additionally, she aided forward Frances Silva in winning the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year honors and saw WVU secure eight All-Big 12 awards. Silva ended the season tops in the Big 12 in goals (15), assists (13) and points (43).

She also heads up the team’s travel throughout the season, team-issued gear and its Nike Elite allotment, along with on-campus visitations, recruiting and scouting efforts.

Two seasons ago, Stoia helped WVU win the school’s first Big 12 championship with an unbeaten 2012 regular season. She guided midfielder Bri Rodriguez to All-Big 12 First Team honors, as well as NSCAA College Scholar All-America recognition.

In 2011, Stoia helped the Mountaineers post a 17-5-0 record – one win shy of tying the school record for wins in a season. She mentored forward Kate Schwindel to a 19-point freshman season to be named Big East Rookie of the Year. Additionally, five Mountaineers were named All-Big East in the team’s final season in the conference.

Stoia, a former conference player of the year, has developed WVU’s midfield and front line, as Carolyn Blank twice earned All-America honors (2008-09). Blank also became the first Mountaineer since Stoia to be named Big East Midfielder of the Year.

SEASON AT WVU: 8thDATE OF BIRTH: August 28HOMETOWN: Shirley, N.Y.ALMA MATER: West Virginia University, B.S. 2005; Jacksonville, M.B.A. 2007

With Rodriguez’s first team All-Big East selection in 2010, it gave WVU a midfielder on the league’s first team in each of the past five seasons. Stoia’s efforts were recognized as she was named NSCAA/Mondo North Atlantic Regional Assistant Coach of the Year.

Five years ago, Stoia played in the 2009 Women’s Professional Soccer league after being drafted with the 48th overall pick by the Saint Louis Athletica. In the WPS’ inaugural season, Stoia helped the Athletica to a second-place finish and WPS Super Semifinal playoff appearance.

In 2007, WVU advanced deep into postseason play, making a trip to the school’s first NCAA Elite Eight. She also helped midfielder Amanda Cicchini earn All-America honors.

Stoia spent the 2005 and 2006 seasons as an assistant coach at Jacksonville, where she helped guide the Dolphins to a 2006 NCAA Tournament berth. The Dolphins posted their first double-digit win total since 2002 and earned their second Atlantic Sun Championship in school history.

She was active in securing the Atlantic Sun’s top recruiting class according to Soccer Buzz magazine, which rated Jacksonville’s 2007 class as best in the conference.

JU players benefited from Stoia’s two seasons of leadership as four Dolphins picked up all-conference recognition, and forward Keri Zwikker earned 2005 Atlantic Sun Freshman of the Year honors.

In the summer, Stoia competed for two seasons as a midfielder with the Boston Renegades in the Women’s United Soccer League. In 2006, she led the team and ranked second in the league with 11 assists. She also

ranked fifth in the league with 29 points and finished with nine goals on the season.

Prior to JU, Stoia served as a student assistant coach in 2004 at WVU. That season, she helped the program to its fifth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance, including a first-round win over SMU.

A four-year letterwinner at West Virginia from 2000-03, Stoia set Mountaineer career records for assists (33) and matches played and started (87). As a senior, she set a program record with 12 assists and was second on the squad with seven goals and 26 points en route to Big East Midfielder of the Year along with NSCAA and Soccer Buzz All-America accolades.

Stoia earned NSCAA and Soccer Buzz Second Team All-America honors, Big East Midfielder of the Year and First Team All-Big East recognition as a junior after finishing with eight goals, 10 assists and 26 points. As a sophomore, she earned Soccer Buzz Honorable Mention All-America, Soccer Buzz First Team All-Region, NSCAA/adidas Second Team All-Region and First Team All-Big East accolades after tallying four goals and five assists. Stoia also earned NSCAA/adidas Third Team All-Mid-Atlantic Region and Big East co-Rookie of the Year honors as a freshman.

Stoia also was a member of the U.S. U-21 Women’s National Team Pool in 2003. A year later, she was named a 2004 National Strength and Conditioning All-American.

In September 2007, she was inducted into William Floyd High’s inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame.

A native of Shirley, N.Y., Stoia earned her bachelor’s degree in sport management from West Virginia in 2005 and her master’s of business administration from Jacksonville in 2007.

PLAYING CAREER: (midfielder) West Virginia, 2000-03; Boston Renegades, 2005-06; St. Louis Athletica, 2009COACHING CAREER: West Virginia, 2007-present; Jacksonville, 2005-06

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Assistant Coach Marisa Kanela

Marisa Kanela enters her fifth season as an assistant coach with the Mountaineer women’s soccer team.

A former All-Big East midfielder, Kanela has translated her experience on the field to success with the Mountaineers with conference titles in each of her four seasons.

Kanela helped guide senior forward Frances Silva to Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year honors in 2013; in total, WVU secured eight All-Big 12 awards. Additionally, she oversaw a Mountaineer frontline that tallied a Big 12-best 141 points on 47 goals.

WVU went unbeaten in Big 12 play in 2012, just the sixth time a Big 12 team has won the regular season without a loss. West Virginia’s seven All-Big 12 selections were the most of any conference program, including defensive player of the year Bry McCarthy.

Kanela helped WVU win back-to-back Big East Championships in its final two seasons in the league. The Mountaineers earned 11 all-conference honors in 2010 and 2011, including 2011 Big East Rookie of the Year Kate Schwindel.

She also heads up the academic, audio/video, scouting, compliance, camps and clinics and community service efforts of the team. Ten Mountaineers were named to the 2013 All-Big 12 Academic Soccer Team, with eight landing on the first team, including 4.0 student-athletes Amanda Hill and Carly Black. Additionally, Silva was named a NSCAA Scholar All-American and the Capital One Academic All-America of the Year.

Kanela has continued the program’s vision to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research. WVU women’s soccer has raised more than $100,000 over the last 11 years for the Betty Puskar Breast Cancer Fund.

SEASON AT WVU: 5thDATE OF BIRTH: February 3HOMETOWN: Wantagh, N.Y.ALMA MATER: West Virginia University, B.S. 2007; West Virginia University, M.S. 2009

PLAYING CAREER: (midfielder) West Virginia, 2002-05; West Virginia Illusion, 2007-08COACHING CAREER: West Virginia, 2010-present

Kanela spent three seasons (2007-09) as a volunteer with the Mountaineers, assisting Izzo-Brown and her staff in a variety of roles on and off the field. She witnessed the program’s first Big East championship and Elite Eight appearance in 2007 while assisting with administrative tasks, team travel, on-campus visits, game day management, academic tutoring, practice sessions and other duties.

Since 2005, Kanela has been active in the state’s youth soccer programs, coaching U-10 thought U-18 MUSC (Mountaineer United Soccer Club) teams. She also has worked as the state’s Region 1 coach for the West Virginia Olympic Development Program for the past four years.

Kanela spent one season with the West Virginia Illusion, a former member of the W-League, as an assistant coach. She also spent time as a player/coach with the Illusion during its inaugural season and worked out at the 2008 Women’s Professional Soccer Combine in Tampa.

She served as a youth soccer coach and personal trainer at Pro Performance Rx in Morgantown from 2006-08. At Pro, Kanela ran private soccer lessons, conducted clinics for players ages 4-12 and instituted a summer soccer camp program.

Kanela holds Level I & II regional and state goalkeeping licenses and National Youth Soccer Association coaching licenses. A member of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) since 2007, she has her USSF “C” license.

A four-year letterwinner from 2002-05, Kanela participated in four NCAA Tournaments at WVU while being named an NSCAA Scholar All-American, Big East Academic All-Star, Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll member and the Big East Institutional Female Scholar-Athlete.

Upon graduation, she ranked in the school’s Top 10 record book for career goals, assists and points and led the 2004 and 2005 teams in scoring. A two-time NSCAA all-region selection, Kanela earned First Team All-Big East honors in 2005, second team honors in 2004 and was an all-rookie team pick in 2002. The former New York State Gatorade Player of the Year was team captain of the 2005 WVU soccer team.

Kanela earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education/health education from WVU in 2007 and a master’s degree in physical education/teacher education in 2009.

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Volunteer Assistant Zach Johnson

Support Staff

Zach Johnson returns for his fourth season as a volunteer assistant with the West Virginia women’s soccer team. He serves as WVU’s goalkeeper coach, while assisting in daily training sessions and game preparation with the team.West Virginia’s defenses have posted 29 shutouts in its 44 victories over the last three years, with 22 credited to goalkeeper Sara Keane.Johnson put together one of the finest careers by a WVU men’s soccer player, earning All-Big East honors in three different seasons. The 2008 Big East Goalkeeper of the Year, Johnson set the

SEASON AT WVU: 4THschool record for games played (80), minutes played (7,593), goals-against (60) and goals-against average (0.71). A native of Lumberton, N.J., Johnson compiled 36 shutouts (second all-time) and made 282 saves (fourth all-time). A Big East Academic All-Star, he helped the Mountaineers to a pair of NCAA Tournament appearances. Johnson earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from WVU in 2010 and was named a 2010-11 Big East Institutional Male Scholar-Athlete winner.

Taylor SchramGraduate Assistant

Theo EgbeleDirector of Operations

Stephanie White Associate Director of Student-Athlete Academic Services

Chad SnodgrassStrength Coach

Keli CunninghamExecutive Senior Associate Athletic Director- Sport Administrator

Shannon McNamara Assistant Director, Athletic Communications – WVU Women’s Soccer Contact

Amy HileAssistant Athletic Trainer, Women’s Soccer

Dr. Ben MooreheadTeam Physician

Dr. Matt LivelyMedical Director

Dr. Vanessa ShannonSports Psychology Consultant

Bubba SchmidtEquipment Manager

Scott HerdzikAssistant Equipment Manager

Sue DavisProgram Assistant

Tammy CavenderTravel Coordinator

Nettie FreshourSports Nutritionist

62 Rosters63 Photo Roster64 Ali Connelly66 Jess Crowder68 Katie Osterman70 Kate Schwindel72 Maggie Bedillion73 Leah Emaus74 Amanda Hill75 Noelle Honeycutt76 Kelsie Maloney 77 Cari Price

MOUNTAINEER PROFILES

78 Hannah Steadman79 Kailey Utley80 Carly Black81 Kadeisha Buchanan82 Ashley Lawrence83 Ashley Woolpert84 Bryce Banuelos85 Sarah Howley86 Michelle Newhouse87 Amandine Pierre-Louis88 Newcomers

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No. Name Cl. Pos. Ht. Hometown High School5 Michaela Abam Fr. M/D 5-8 Houston, Texas Harmony Science Academy/Houston High 22 Bryce Banuelos R-Fr. M 5-5 Elmhurst, Ill. York31 Maggie Bedillion Jr. D 5-8 Washington, Pa. Trinity24 Carly Black So. D 5-8 Horsham, Pa. Hatboro Horsham23 Toryn Broadwater Fr. F 5-10 Midlothian, Va. Cosby High 88 Kadeisha Buchanan So. D 5-6 Brampton, Ontario Cardinal Leger Catholic20 Ali Connelly Sr. M 5-6 South Bend, Ind. St. Joseph’s10 Jess Crowder Sr. M 5-2 Cary, N.C. Needham Broughton3 Leah Emaus Jr. D/M 5-8 Webster, N.Y. Webster Thomas27 Amanda Hill Jr. M 5-6 Washington, Pa. Trinity17 Noelle Honeycutt Jr. D 5-6 Huntsville, Ala. Randolph School15 Sarah Howley R-Fr. D 5-8 Dallas, Texas Highland Park2 Heather Kaleiohi Fr. F 5-7 San Diego, Calif. Horizon Christian Academy25 Kelly LaPorte Fr. M 5-5 Geneva, Ill. Geneva Community High 9 AshleyLawrence So. F 5-6 Toronto,Ontario MayfieldSecondary7 Kelsie Maloney Jr. F 5-2 Harrisburg, Pa. Bishop McDevitt1 Michelle Newhouse R-Fr. GK 5-8 Pinch, W.Va. Capital0 Katie Osterman Sr. GK 5-9 Virginia Beach, Va. Bishop Sullivan Catholic11 Amandine Pierre-Louis R-Fr. F 5-6 Montreal, Quebec Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Secondary School19 Carla Portillo Fr. M 5-1 Mississauga, Ontario Port Credit Secondary School 6 Cari Price Jr. D/M 5-9 Sykesville, Md. Century99 Kate Schwindel Sr. F 5-6 Livingston, N.J. Livingston12 Macy Stalnaker Fr. F/M 5-4 Butler, Pa. Butler High 30 Hannah Steadman Jr. GK 5-7 Kinnelon, N.J. Kinnelon High16 Kailey Utley Jr. F 5-4 St. Louis, Mo. Pattonville18 Ashley Woolpert So. D 5-8 Springboro, Ohio Springboro

Head Coach: Nikki Izzo-Brown (19th Season)Assistant Coaches: Lisa Stoia (Eighth Season), Marisa Kanela (Fifth Season)Volunteer Assistant: Zach Johnson (Fourth Season)

2014 Women’s Soccer Roster

No. Name Cl. Pos. Ht. Hometown High School0 Katie Osterman Sr. GK 5-9 Virginia Beach, Va. Bishop Sullivan Catholic1 Michelle Newhouse R-Fr. GK 5-8 Pinch, W.Va. Capital2 Heather Kaleiohi Fr. F 5-7 San Diego, Calif. Horizon Christian Academy3 Leah Emaus Jr. D/M 5-8 Webster, N.Y. Webster Thomas5 Michaela Abam Fr. M/D 5-8 Houston, Texas Harmony Science Academy/Houston High 6 Cari Price Jr. D/M 5-9 Sykesville, Md. Century7 Kelsie Maloney Jr. F 5-2 Harrisburg, Pa. Bishop McDevitt9 AshleyLawrence So. F 5-6 Toronto,Ontario MayfieldSecondary10 Jess Crowder Sr. M 5-2 Cary, N.C. Needham Broughton11 Amandine Pierre-Louis R-Fr. F 5-6 Montreal, Quebec Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Secondary School12 Macy Stalnaker Fr. F/M 5-4 Butler, Pa. Butler High 15 Sarah Howley R-Fr. D 5-8 Dallas, Texas Highland Park16 Kailey Utley Jr. F 5-4 St. Louis, Mo. Pattonville17 Noelle Honeycutt Jr. D 5-6 Huntsville, Ala. Randolph School18 Ashley Woolpert So. D 5-8 Springboro, Ohio Springboro19 Carla Portillo Fr. M 5-1 Mississauga, Ontario Port Credit Secondary School 20 Ali Connelly Sr. M 5-6 South Bend, Ind. St. Joseph’s22 Bryce Banuelos R-Fr. M 5-5 Elmhurst, Ill. York23 Toryn Broadwater Fr. F 5-10 Midlothian, Va. Cosby High 24 Carly Black So. D 5-8 Horsham, Pa. Hatboro Horsham25 Kelly LaPorte Fr. M 5-5 Geneva, Ill. Geneva Community High 27 Amanda Hill Jr. M 5-6 Washington, Pa. Trinity30 Hannah Steadman Jr. GK 5-7 Kinnelon, N.J. Kinnelon High31 Maggie Bedillion Jr. D 5-8 Washington, Pa. Trinity88 Kadeisha Buchanan So. D 5-6 Brampton, Ontario Cardinal Leger Catholic99 Kate Schwindel Sr. F 5-6 Livingston, N.J. Livingston

By State/CountryCanada 4Pennsylvania 5Illinois 2New Jersey 2Texas 2Virginia 2Alabama 1California 1Indiana 1Maryland 1Missouri 1New York 1North Carolina 1Ohio 1West Virginia 1 By ClassFreshmen 10Juniors 8Seniors 4Sophomores 4 By PositionForwards 7Midfielders 7Defenders 9Goalkeepers 3 Pronunciation GuideMichaela Abam uh-BAMBryce Banuelos ban-way-losKadeisha Buchanan kuh-Deesh-uhLeah Emaus E-mussHeather Kaleiohi cal-E-oh-HEAmandine Pierre-Louis ama-DineCoach Marisa Kanela kuh-nellaCoach Lisa Stoia stoy-uh

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KATIE OSTERMANSR. | GK | 5-9

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA.

MICHELLE NEWHOUSER-FR. | GK | 5-8

PINCH, W.VA.

HEATHER KALEIOHIFR. | F | 5-7

SAN DIEGO, CALIF.

LEAH EMAUSJR. | D/M | 5-8WEBSTER, N.Y.

KATE SCHWINDELSR. | F | 5-6

LIVINGSTON, N.J.

MICHAELA ABAMFR. | M/D | 5-8

HOUSTON, TEXAS

CARI PRICEJR. | D/M | 5-9

SYKESVILLE, MD.

KELSIE MALONEYJR. | F | 5-2

HARRISBURG, PA.

ASHLEY LAWRENCESO. | F | 5-6

TORONTO, ONTARIO

JESS CROWDERSR. | M | 5-2

CARY, N.C.

AMANDINE PIERRE-LOUISFR. | F | 5-6

MONTREAL, QUEBEC

MACY STALNAKERFR. | F/M | 5-4

BUTLER, PA.

SARAH HOWLEYR-FR. | D | 5-8DALLAS, TEXAS

KAILEY UTLEYJR. | F | 5-4

ST. LOUIS, MO.

NOELLE HONEYCUTTJR. | D | 5-6

HUNTSVILLE, ALA.

ASHLEY WOOLPERTSO. | D | 5-8

SPRINGBORO, OHIO

CARLA PORTILLOFR. | M | 5-1

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO

ALI CONNELLYSR. | M | 5-6

SOUTH BEND, IND.

BRYCE BANUELOSR-FR. | M | 5-5ELMHURST, ILL.

TORYN BROADWATERFR. | F | 5-10

MIDLOTHIAN, VA.

CARLY BLACKSO. | D | 5-8

HORSHAM, PA.

KELLY LaPORTEFR. | M | 5-5GENEVA, ILL.

AMANDA HILLJR. | M | 5-6

WASHINGTON, PA.

HANNAH STEADMANJR. | GK | 5-7

KINNELON, N.J.

MAGGIE BEDILLIONJR. | D | 5-8

WASHINGTON, PA.

KADEISHA BUCHANANSO. | D | 5-6

BRAMPTON, ONTARIO

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Senior Ali Connelly

At West Virginia in 2013• Sawtimeinthreeofthefirstfivematchesofthe seasonbeforesufferingaseason-endingknee injury at No. 12 Duke • EarnedfirstcareerpointwithassistonCari Price’s second goal in WVU’s 4-0 win over Central Michigan

At West Virginia in 2012• Academic All-Big 12 Soccer Team• WVU Female Student-Athlete Community Service Outreach Award• Made18appearances,withfirstcareerstart against Central Michigan• Logged a career-high 76 minutes against CMU• Played 43 minutes in WVU’s win over No.1-ranked Stanford

At West Virginia in 2011• Saw action in three matches as a true freshman• First career action came against Marshall

In High School• Four-year letterwinner for Saint Joseph’s High• Three-time all-conference selection• As a senior, awarded Most Dedicated Team Player, Top Team Player and team captain honors• 2009 All-Diocesan and 2010 all-district selections • Led her squad to two Final Fours and the 2010 state championship; team ranked No. 7 nationally• Twice named academic all-state• Played club soccer for Jr. Irish, serving as team captain• Teamfinishedstaterunner-upin2009and2010• A three-time all-conference runner in track; played basketball for two seasons• National Honor Society member, High Honor Roll every semester and Saint Joseph Scholar honoree

CONNELLY’S CAREER NUMBERSYear M MS S G GWG A Pts C/E2013 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 0/02012 18 1 5 0 0 0 0 0/02011 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0Career 24 1 5 0 0 1 1 0/0

Personal• Daughter of Tim and Donna Connelly• One of two children• Father ran track and cross country at Notre Dame and is its head women’s cross country coach• Mother is a WVU graduate• Birthday is October 10• Majoring in elementary education• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll• President’s List• WVU Student-Athlete Advisory Committee team representative

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Connelly’s Single Game Career HighsSHOTS: 1(fivetimes);lastvs.TCU,10/31/12SHOTS ON GOAL: 1vs.WesternCarolina,8/19/12GOALS: 0ASSISTS: 1vs.CentralMichigan,8/30/13POINTS: 1vs.CentralMichigan,8/30/13

HEIGHT: 5-6POSITION: MidfielderHOMETOWN: SouthBend,Ind.

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Senior Jess Crowder

At West Virginia in 2013• NSCAA Scholar All-East Region Honorable Mention • Academic All-Big 12 Soccer First Team • Started all 23 matches at outside back • Ranked No. 3 on team with 2,112 minutes played • Helped the defense record 10 shutouts on the season, including four straight in postseason play • Worked 90-plus minutes in 20 matches• Earned a career-high four points, all on assists • Assisted on Frances Silva’s goal in WVU’s 1-1 draw at Duke • Preseason All-Big 12 Soccer Team

At West Virginia in 2012• Academic All-Big 12 Soccer Team• Appearedinall20matches,startingthefinal19• Helped defense record eight shutouts on the season• Worked 90-plus minutes in 16 matches• Was outstanding in WVU’s win over No. 1-ranked Stanford• Talliedthreeassists,includingfirstcareerhelper against No. 6 Penn State• Soccer America Team of the Week (8/29)• Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week (8/28)• CollegeSoccer360 Primetime Performer of the Week (8/28)

At West Virginia in 2011• Saw action in 13 matches as a true freshman• Logged 25-plus minutes seven times• Took two shots in 33 minutes against Marshall

CROWDER’S CAREER NUMBERSYear M MS S G GWG A Pts C/E2013 23 23 15 0 0 4 4 1/02012 20 19 6 0 0 3 3 2/02011 13 0 3 0 0 0 0 0/0Career 56 42 24 0 0 7 7 3/0

In High School• Two-time all-state pick at Needham Broughton High• 2010 ESPN Rise Top Player for state of North Carolina• Three time all-region and all-conference selection• Played club soccer for CASL 91• Played in 2009 adidas Elite Soccer Program• Class of 2011 Player to Watch by TopDrawerSoccer and TopDrawerSoccer Top 10 Regional player• Attended USYS ODP regional and state camps from 2005-09• Member of 2007-08 USL Super Y ODP regional teams• Four-time state cup champion• Three-time USL Super Y regional champion; 2006USNationalClubfinalist• National Honor Society member and Distinguished Honor Roll choice

Personal• Daughter of Dave and Ellain Crowder• One of two children• Mother played softball at Illinois Tech• Birthday is October 27• Majoring in exercise physiology with a biology minor• Second degree black belt in tae kwon do• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll• Dean’s List

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Crowder’s Single Game Career HighsShots: 3atOklahomaState,9/27/13ShotsonGoal: 2vs.Kansas (Big12Championshipquarterfinal),11/6/13Goals: 0Assists: 1(seventimes);lastatBaylor,9/29/13Points: 1(seventimes);lastatBaylor,9/29/13

HEIGHT: 5-2POSITION: DefenderHOMETOWN: Cary,N.C.

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Senior Katie OstermanOSTERMAN’S CAREER NUMBERS

Year M MS Min GA GA Avg. Saves Shutouts W L T2013 1 0 14:53 0 0.00 0 0 0 0 02012 didnotseeaction2011 didnotseeactionCareer 1 0 14:53 0 0.00 0 0 0 0 0

At West Virginia in 2013• Sawfirstcareeractionin4-1victoryoverWright State,playingthematch’sfinal14:53

At West Virginia in 2012• Did not see competitive action


In High School• Standout goalkeeper from Bishop Sullivan Catholic High• Second team all-state selection• Two-time team captain, team defensive MVP award winner• District tournament defensive MVP• Played club soccer for Virginia Rush• Named to 2010 ECNL Showcase Tournament All-Event Team• Also played basketball, ran cross country and swam for two seasons• National Honor Society member

Personal• Daughter of Tony and Joyce Osterman• One of four children• Birthday is December 13• Majoring in sport management• Father played collegiate lacrosse• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll• Dean’s List• President’s List

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HEIGHT: 5-9POSITION: GoalkeeperHOMETOWN: VirginiaBeach,Va.

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Senior Kate SchwindelSCHWINDEL’S CAREER NUMBERS

Year M MS S G GWG A Pts C/Ea2013 18 17 81 11 3 6 28 2/02012 20 20 84 9 3 8 26 1/02011 22 22 51 6 2 7 19 2/0Career 60 59 216 26 8 21 73 5/0

At West Virginia in 2013• NSCAA/Continental Tire All-Central Region Second Team • All-Big 12 First Team • Academic All-Big 12 Soccer Second Team • Started17ofthefirst18matchesbeforesufferinga season-ending injury in loss at No. 7 Texas Tech • Tallied 11 goals, a personal-best season total, the second-bestteamtotalandNo.4inBig12;fiveof those scores came in eight conference matches• Finished with a career-high 28 points, the second- best team total and No. 3 in the Big 12• Six assists on the season ranked No. 2 on team and No. 4 in the conference • Recorded three game-winners, the fourth-best total in Big 12 • Currently ranks No. 10 in program history with 26 career goals • Took 81 shots in 18 matches for a conference-best 4.50 shots per match average • Netted game-winner in 3-2 overtime victory against TCU • Finished with a personal-best 11 shots against TCU • Tallied the golden goal in the 101st minute in 2-1 double-overtime win at Oklahoma that clinched second straight Big 12 regular-season title • Big12OffensivePlayeroftheWeek(10/1,10/15)• TopDrawerSoccer.com Player of the Week (10/15)• TopDrawerSoccer.com Team of the Week (10/1, 10/15)• Duke Nike Classic All-Tournament Team • CollegeSoccer360 National Primetime co-Player of the Week (10/1)• CS360 Primetime Performers Weekly Honor Roll (10/1)• Preseason All-Big 12 Soccer Team

At West Virginia in 2012• NSCAA All-Central Region Second Team• Academic All-Big 12 Soccer Team• All-Big 12 First Team• Started all 20 matches as a sophomore• Scored a team-best 26 points behind nine goals and eight assists• Set career high in shots with eight against Western Carolina and TCU• Scored a goal in four straight matches to close non- conference play• Tied school record for points (seven) in a single match against High Point behind two goals and three assists• Tied the school record twice for assists in a single match (three) against High Point and at Iowa State• Disney Soccer/NSCAA National Player of the Week (10/10)• Big12OffensivePlayeroftheWeek(9/18,10/9)• ECAC Player of the Week (9/18)• TopDrawerSoccer Team of the Week (9/17)• Soccer America Team of the Week (9/26, 10/12)• CollegeSoccer360 Primetime Performer of the Week (10/2)

At West Virginia in 2011• Soccer America All-Freshman Second Team• All-Big East Second Team and Big East All-Rookie Team• Big East Championship All-Tournament Team• Voted team’s most improved player• Made 22 starts en route to being named Big East Rookie of the Year• First career goal in win over No. 8 Marquette• Multi-point games (1G, 1A) against Georgetown (twice) and Marquette• Scored the fastest goal in school history in win at Georgetown, only 55 seconds into the match• Multi-assist game (2) at Connecticut

• LedallBigEastrookiesinpointswith15onfive goalsandfiveassistsinleagueplay• Her 19 points, six goals and seven assists all tie for third-most by a freshman in school history• Big East Rookie of the Week (10/10)• TopDrawerSoccer Team of the Week (10/10)

In High School• Team captain at Livingston High• 2010 ESPN Rise Fall All-American and ESPN Rise Fall State All-Stars for state of New Jersey• 2010 New Jersey Soccer Female Player of the Year• Two-timefirstteamall-state,four-timeall- conference and four-time all-county• Totaled 118 goals and 68 assists in her career• Recorded 40 goals and 20 assists as a senior, finishingasstaterunner-up• Played club soccer for Montclair United Thunderbolts• Led Thunderbolts to 2009 state championship, threeotherstatefinals• 2008 and 2009 US U17 National Team Pool; U14 National Camp• Member of NJ ODP teams from 2005-11• Three-time region one ODP player• Member of region one ODP team, competing at trips to Costa Rica, Portugal and Russia

Personal• Daughter of Kirk and Susan Schwindel• One of three children• Birthday is April 21• Majoring in child development and family studies• U.S. U-20 National Team Training Camp (2012)• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

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HEIGHT: 5-6POSITION: ForwardHOMETOWN: Livingston,N.J.

Schwindel’s Single Game Career HighsShots: 11vs.TCU,10/13/13ShotsonGoal: 7vs.TCU,10/13/13Goals: 2vs.HighPoint,9/16/12Assists: 3(twice);lastatIowaState,10/7/12Points: 7vs.HighPoint,9/16/12

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At West Virginia in 2013• Saw time in a career-high 15 matches• RegisteredfirstcareershotagainstEastern Kentuckyandfinishedtheyearwithfourshots• Played a career-high 38 minutes in back-to-back matches against Eastern Kentucky and Kentucky• Loggedtimeinallfivepostseasonmatches, including 24 minutes at No. 4 Virginia Tech in the NCAA Second Round

At West Virginia in 2012• Saw action in two matches as a true freshman• Logged a career high 14 minutes against Towson

Junior Maggie Bedillion

BEDILLION’S CAREER NUMBERSYear M MS S G GWG A Pts C/E2013 15 0 4 0 0 0 0 0/02012 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0Career 17 0 4 0 0 0 0 0/0

BEDILLION’S SINGLE GAME CAREER HIGHSShots: 1 (four times); last at Virginia Tech, 11/22/13Shots on Goal: 0Goals: 0Assists: 0Points: 0

In High School• Four-year starter at Trinity High• Two-time WPIAL All-Star • Twice named to all-section squad• PlaysclubforBeadlingSoccerClub,five-timestate cup champions (2006-10)• People to People Ambassador• 2008 Nomination for Congressional Youth Leadership Council• National Young Leader• Honor Roll student and National Society of High School Scholars member

Personal• Daughter of Daniel and Conniejo Passo• One of two children• Birthday is March 31• Majoring in exercise physiology• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll • Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

HEIGHT: 5-8POSITION: DefenderHOMETOWN: Washington,Pa.

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Junior Leah Emaus

At West Virginia in 2013• Academic All-Big 12 Soccer First Team • Started all 23 matches at outside back • Helped the defense record 10 shutouts on the season, including four straight in postseason play • Worked 90-plus minutes in 17 matches

At West Virginia in 2012• Big 12 All-Newcomer Team• Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team• Started all 20 matches at center back as a true freshman• Played 1,890 minutes – second most on the team• Helped defense record eight shutouts on the season• ScoredfirstcareergoalinwinoverHighPoint

In High School• Four-year letterwinner at Webster Thomas High• TopDrawerSoccer New York Top 20 recruit• 2011firstteamall-stateandNewYorkPlayerof the Year• Led team to 2010 section championship and state runner-upfinish• Recorded 26 career goals and 29 career assists in varsity action• 2011 member of the All-East Regional Team• Four-time All-Greater Rochester selection• Played club for Empire United Soccer Academy, two-time state cup champions (2008-09)• Three-time CASL champions• ODP state team member from 2008-2011 and ODP Regional Team member from 2008-11• Has traveled to Spain and Russia for international competition (2011-12)• National Honor Society member and 2011 Principal’s Award recipient• Academic Excellence and Scholar Athlete honoree• High Honor Roll and High Honor Roll with Distinction• AlsoastatequalifieronthevarsityNordicskiteam

EMAUS’ CAREER NUMBERSYear M MS S G GWG A Pts C/E2013 23 23 8 0 0 0 0 0/02012 20 20 10 1 0 0 2 1/0Career 43 43 18 1 0 0 2 1/0

EMAUS’ SINGLE GAME CAREER HIGHSShots: 2(fourtimes);lastvs.Rutgers(NCAATournamentfirstround),11/16/13Shots on Goal: 1 (twice); last vs. Oklahoma State, 9/23/12Goals: 1 vs. High Point, 9/16/12Assists: 0Points: 2 vs. High Point, 9/16/12

Personal• Daughter of Joe and Karen Emaus• One of four children• Mother was a downhill skier• Birthday is July 28• Majoring in exercise physiology• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll • Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll• Dean’s List

HEIGHT: 5-8POSITION: Defender/MidfielderHOMETOWN: Webster,N.Y.

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Junior Amanda Hill

At West Virginia in 2013• All-Big 12 Second Team • Capital One Academic All-District 2 Women’s Soccer Team • Academic All-Big 12 Soccer First Team • Startedall23matchesatdefensivecentermidfield• Ranked No. 5 on team with 2,081 minutes played• Helped the defense record 10 shutouts on the season, including four straight in postseason play• Tallied a career-high two assists • Lone goal came in Mountaineers’ 4-1 win over Wright State • Assisted on Frances Silva’s equalizer at Oklahoma; Mountaineers defeated Sooners, 2-1, in double-over time and clinched second straight Big 12 regular- season title

At West Virginia in 2012• Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team• Startedall20matchesatdefensivecentermidfield• Helped defense record eight shutouts on the season• Worked 90-plus minutes in 16 matches• ScoredfirstcareergoalatTCU• NotchedfirstcareerassistonKateSchwindel’s game-winner at Kansas• Recordedfirstcareergame-winninggoalin2-0win over Oklahoma• Big 12 Newcomer of the Week (10/23)

In High School• Four-year letterwinner and team captain at Trinity High• TopDrawerSoccer Pennsylvania Top 20 recruit• Two-time all-state selection• Three-time All-WPIAL and three-time all-section• 2008 Team MVP and three-time team OffensiveMVP• PlayedclubforBeadlingSoccerClub,five-time state cup champions (2006-10)• Multi-year team captain• Region I Premier League participant• ODP state team member from 2006-09 and ODP Regional Team member (2006, 2008)• High Honor Roll student and National Honor Society member• Ranked No. 1 academically in class with a GPA above a 4.0• Class valedictorian • Also ran track at Trinity

Personal• Daughter of Jay and Lori Hill• One of four children• Birthday is November 20• Majoring in exercise physiology• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll • Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll• President’s List

HILL’S CAREER NUMBERSYear M MS S G GWG A Pts C/E2013 23 23 17 1 0 2 4 0/02012 20 20 15 2 1 1 5 0/0Career 43 43 32 3 1 3 9 0/0

HILL’S SINGLE GAME CAREER HIGHSShots: 4vs.OklahomaState(Big12Championshipfinal),11/10/13Shots on Goal: 2(twotimes);lasttimevs.OklahomaState(Big12Championshipfinal),11/10/13Goals: 1 (three times); last vs. Wright State, 9/22/13Assists: 1 (three times); last at Oklahoma, 10/25/13Points: 2 (three times); last vs. Wright State, 9/22/13

HEIGHT: 5-6POSITION: MidfielderHOMETOWN: Washington,Pa.

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Junior Noelle Honeycutt

At West Virginia in 2013• Saw time in six matches• Logged a career-high 45 minutes at No. 1 North Carolina

At West Virginia in 2012• Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team• Saw action in three matches as a true freshman• Played a career-high 18 minutes in win over Towson

In High School• MidfielderattheRandolphSchool• Helped 2009 team to Alabama 1A-4A state championship• MVP of 2010 Mardi Gras Classic, leading team to tournament championship• Twicenamedteam’sOffensiveMVP• 2011 NSCAA High School Scholar All-American• 2011 AHSAA All-Star and honorable mention all-state• Two-time Huntsville Times Elite Girls Soccer Team selection• Played club for BUSA 94, four-time state cup champions (2007, 2009-2011)• Region III Premier League Champion (2009)• ODP state team member from 2005-10• ODP Region III Camp participant• National Honor Society member and Honor Roll student• Randolph School Scholar Athlete recipient• Mu Alpha Theta (National Math Honor Society) member• National Spanish Exam Premio de Oro and National Spanish Exam Premio de Bronce• National Latin Exam Cum Laude Achievement Award (2008)• 2012 Raider Award winner for character, leadership and talent• Graduated with a GPA above a 4.0 • Ran cross country as a senior

HONEYCUTT’S CAREER NUMBERSYear M MS S G GWG A Pts C/E2013 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/02012 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0Career 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0

Personal• Daughter of Tharon and Tammy Honeycutt• One of three children• Birthday is July 4• Majoring in mechanical engineering• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll • Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll• Dean’s List

HEIGHT: 5-6POSITION: DefenderHOMETOWN: Huntsville,Ala.

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MALONEY’S SINGLE GAME CAREER HIGHSShots: 7, vs. Duquesne, 9/6/12Shots on Goal: 4 vs. Oklahoma State, 9/23/12Goals: 1 (eight times); last vs. Kansas, 10/18/13Assists: 1 (seven times); last vs. TCU, 10/13/13Points: 3 at Penn State, 8/23/13

Junior Kelsie Maloney

At West Virginia in 2013• Ranked No. 1 on team and No. 2 in the Big 12 with four game-winners• Ranked No. 3 on team and No. 6 in the Big 12 with six goals, a personal-best output • Four assists ranked No. 3 on the team and No. 9 in the Big 12• Finished season with 16 points, the third-best team output and No. 7 in the conference• Started all 23 matches on the frontline • Played 90 or more minutes four times • Tallied three points in Mountaineers’ season- opening 2-2 draw at No. 2 Penn State, assisting on FrancesSilva’sgoalandscoringherfirstofthe season on a header in the 69th minute • Netted game-winner at Oklahoma State for WVU’s firstBig12victoryoftheseason• CS360 Primetime Performers Weekly Honor Roll (8/27)

At West Virginia in 2012• Big 12 All-Newcomer Team• Appeared and started in 17 matches as a true freshman• Played a career-high 95 minutes in draw with No. 20 Baylor• Scored two goals and recorded three assists for seven points on the season• ScoredfirstcareergoalatPurdue• TalliedfirstcareerassistagainstDuquesne• Attempted a career-high seven shots against Duquesne

In High School• Three-time team captain at Bishop McDevitt High• ESPNHS State All-Star• TopDrawerSoccer Mid-Atlantic Regional Top 10 recruit• Totaled 165 goals and 56 assists in her career• Owns school record for career goals, and goals (49) and assists (18) in a single season• Two-time all-state selection• Four-time Patriot News Big 11 Selection• Three-time divisional player of year• Four-time Mid-Penn First Team All-Star• Three-time Mid-Penn leader in points• Led2012teamtoschool’sfirstdistrict championship• Played club for the Baltimore Bays• Five-time state cup champion (2006, 2008-11)• Member of 2007 Pennsylvania Strikers Region 1 championship team • Also a team captain and all-conference basketball player

Personal• Daughter of Terence and Tammy Maloney• One of four children• Birthday is September 11• Majoring in pre-physical education teaching

MALONEY’S CAREER NUMBERSYear M MS S G GWG A Pts C/E2013 23 23 27 6 4 4 16 0/02012 17 17 37 2 0 3 7 0/0Career 40 40 64 8 4 7 23 0/0

HEIGHT: 5-2POSITION: ForwardHOMETOWN: Harrisburg,Pa.

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Junior Cari Price

At West Virginia in 2013• Four assists on the season ranked No. 3 on the team, No. 9 in the Big 12• Finished fourth on team with 12 points • Sawtimeatmidfieldinall23matches• MadefirstcareerstartagainstKentuckyand startedfinal16matchesofseason• NettedfirstcareergoalswithtwoscoresinWVU’s 4-0 victory against Central Michigan • Cappedfive-pointweekendwithfirstcareerassist in WVU’s 2-0 win over Morehead State• Tallied game-winner in 4-3 victory at No. 9 Baylor • Voted team’s Most Improved Player

At West Virginia in 2012• Saw action in four matches as a rookie• Took one shot in 19 minutes against Western Carolina• Logged a career-best 23 minutes in win over High Point

PRICE’S CAREER NUMBERSYear M MS S G GWG A Pts C/E2013 23 16 27 4 2 4 12 1/02012 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0/0Career 27 16 28 4 2 4 12 1/0

PRICE’S SINGLE GAME CAREER HIGHSShots: 3 (two times); last at Oklahoma State, 9/27/13Shots on Goal: 2 (two times); last at Oklahoma, 10/25/13Goals: 2 vs. Central Michigan, 8/30/13Assists: 1 (four times); last vs. Kansas, 10/18/13Points: 4 vs. Central Michigan, 8/30/13

In High School• StandoutmidfielderatCenturyHigh• All-state performer• Three-time all-conference and all-county• Led her team in scoring in 2009 and 2010• Played club for Bethesda Soccer Club

Personal• Daughter of Vince and Linda Price• One of two children• Birthday is September 11• Majoring in multidisciplinary studies • Mother was a swimmer at Maryland and father played college football

HEIGHT: 5-9POSITION: Defender/MidfielderHOMETOWN: Sykesville,Md.

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Junior Hannah Steadman

At Tennessee (2013)• Between the posts for 45 minutes at No. 16 Kentuckyandmadethreesaves,thefirstofher career, posting a second-half shutout; Volunteers lost to the Wildcats, 4-1• Volunteersfinishedseasonat8-7-4,3-5-3inthe Southeastern Conference

At Tennessee (2012)• Saw time in two matches, including a season-high 45 minutes at Mississippi State• Made career debut against Kennesaw State and allowed no goals in 26:07 of action • Volunteersfinished14-5-3,9-3-1inSEC,and advancedtothefirstroundoftheNCAA Tournament

At Tennessee (2011)• Did not see competitive action

In High School• Earned an 84.1 win percentage as goalkeeper at Kinnelon High, compiling a 35-5-4 overall record • Set school records as a senior with a 0.45 goals- againstaverageand13shutouts;alsostoppedfive penalty kicks• Earned New Jersey Girls Soccer Coaches Association (NJGSCA) sectional honors in 2010• 2010 The Star-Ledger All-State Team• Helped Kinnelon to consecutive Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference titles in 2009 and 2010• 2011 ESPN/RISE New Jersey State Winter All-Star• ESPN/RISE 2010 New Jersey High School Starting 11• 2009 The Star-Ledger All-State, All-Conference and All-County• Tied Kinnelon’s single-season shutout record in 2009 with 12

Personal• Daughter of Tom Steadman• One of two children• Birthday is October 14• Majoring in communication studies • Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

HEIGHT: 5-7POSITION: GoalkeeperHOMETOWN: Kinnelon,NJ.

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Junior Kailey Utley

At West Virginia in 2013• Academic All-Big 12 Soccer First Team • Saw time in 20 matches and earned the start against Richmond• Tallied two shots in four matches• Played a career-high 68 minutes against Central Michigan • Logged 40-plus minutes in eight matches • Assisted on Frances Silva’s goal in WVU’s 4-1 vic tory over Wright State

At West Virginia in 2012• Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team• Saw action in all 20 matches with three starts as a rookie• Scoredfivepointsbehindonegoalandthree assists• Multi-point game (1G, 1A) against Western Carolina –bothcareerfirsts• First career goal against Western Carolina came in herfirstcollegiatestart

UTLEY’S CAREER NUMBERSYear M MS S G GWG A Pts C/E2013 20 1 15 0 0 1 1 0/02012 20 3 13 1 0 3 5 0/0Career 40 4 28 1 0 4 6 0/0

UTLEY’S SINGLE GAME CAREER HIGHSShots: 3 vs. Western Carolina, 8/19/12Shots on Goal: 1(11times);lastvs.Rutgers(NCAATournamentfirstround),11/16/13Goals: 1 vs. Western Carolina, 8/19/12Assists: 1 (four times); last vs. Wright State, 9/22/13Points: 3 vs. Western Carolina, 8/19/12

In High School• Four-year letterwinner at Pattonville High• ESPNHS Top 150 recruit (No. 139) and ESPNHS All-Star• Two-time NSCAA All-Region (Midwest) selection (2011-12)• Three-timefirstteamall-stateandfour-time all-conference• School record holder for career points and single- season goals• 2011 Future Star award winner by the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame• Four-time Post Dispatch All-Metro selection• Three-time team MVP and twice named team captain• Four-time district champions (2009-12) and three- time conference champions (2009, 2011-12)• Two-time Suburban North Player of the Year• Played club for J.B. Marine after previously leading St. Louis Scott Gallagher teams to three state cup runner-upfinishes(2009-11)• 2009 Region II champions and national champion ships participants• Four-year Scholastic Academic Award and Citizenship Awards• Spanish National Honor Society member and National Honor Society member• Ranked No. 1 academically in class with a GPA above a 4.0• 2012 Academic All-State (basketball) and 2012 Post Dispatch Scholar Athlete Award• All-league basketball and softball player at Pattonville

Personal• Daughter of Michael and Wilma Utley• One of four children• Birthday is December 17• Majoring in biology• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll • Dean’s List

HEIGHT: 5-4POSITION: ForwardHOMETOWN: St.Louis,Mo.

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Sophomore Carly Black

At West Virginia in 2013• All-Big 12 Newcomer Team • Academic All-Big 12 Soccer First Team • Startedall23matchesatcenterbackandfinished fourth on the team with 2,097 minutes played• Nettedgame-winnerandfirstcareerpointin4-1 victory against Wright State • Set up game-winning goal in the Mountaineers’ 1-0 victory over Oklahoma State in Big 12 Soccer Championshipfinal

At West Virginia in 2012• Medical redshirt

BLACK’S CAREER NUMBERSYear M MS S G GWG A Pts C/E2013 23 23 13 1 1 2 4 0/0

In High School• ESPNHS Top 100 recruit (No. 72)• TopDrawerSoccer Top 100 recruit (No. 85)• TopDrawerSoccer Top 25 Defender (No. 17)• TopDrawerSoccer Pennsylvania Top 10 recruit• Named 2011 Suburban One Top Five Players To Watch• 2010 First Team Suburban One All-League• Played club for PDA Charge, voted Soccer America’s No. 1 Girls Soccer Club in the Nation (2011)• Five-time state cup champion (2007-11)• 2007 Region 1 champion and twice Region 1 Premier League champion (2008, 2010)• ECNL Nationals Silver Medalist (2010, 2011)• ODP state team member (2005-09) and ODP regional team participant (2005-09)• Twice member of U.S. National Pool (2008, 2009)• 2010 id2 National Camp player and March 2012 ECNL PDP• Four-yearstudentgovernmentofficer• English Excellence Award (2009) and Champions of Learning medal in Honors Physics (2012)• Graduated in Top-10 percent of class academically• National Honor Society member• High School Administrators Leadership Award• All-league volleyball player at Hatboro Horsham

Personal• Daughter of Ed and Patsy Black• One of two children• Mother played soccer at La Salle• Birthday is February 4• Majoring in exercise physiology• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll• President’s List• Dean’s List

BLACK’S SINGLE GAME CAREER HIGHSShots: 2 (4 times); last vs. Wright State, 9/22/13Shots on Goal: 1 (2 times); last vs. Wright State, 9/22/13Goals: 1 vs. Wright State, 9/22/13Assists: 1 (2 times); last vs. Oklahoma State (Big 12 Championship Final), 11/10/13Points: 2 vs. Wright State, 9/22/13

HEIGHT: 5-8POSITION: DefenderHOMETOWN: Horsham,Pa.

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Sophomore Kadeisha Buchanan

At West Virginia in 2013• NSCAA/Continental Tire All-America Second Team; firstMountaineerrookietoearnNSCAAAll- America honors • NSCAA/Continental Tire All-Central Region First Team • TopDrawerSoccer.com Best XI Freshman First Team• Big 12 Defender of the Year• Big 12 Newcomer of the Year • All-Big 12 First Team • All-Big 12 Newcomer Team • Academic All-Big 12 Newcomer Team • Big 12 Soccer Championship Defensive MVP• Big 12 All-Tournament Team • Started all 23 matches at center back • Only Mountaineer to play all 2,151 minutes of season • NettedfirstcareergoalatBaylor• EarnedfirstcareerassistinwinoverTCU• Big 12 Newcomer of the Week (10/1)• TopDrawerSoccer.com mid-season No. 4 Impact Freshman • Team Defensive MVP

BUCHANAN’S CAREER NUMBERSYear M MS S G GWG A Pts C/E2013 23 23 6 1 0 1 3 2/0

In High School• Full Canadian National Team member• Standout defender at Cardinal Leger Catholic Secondary School under coach James Chambers• 11-A side champions in 2009 and ROPSSA champions in 2010• Alsoplayedflagfootball,volleyballandbasketball• Played club for Brams United under coach Joe Nucifora• Silver medalist with full Canadian national team at Yongchuan Cup in China (2013)• Represented Canada at the 2012 U17 CONCACAF Women’s tournament, winning a silver medal• Game MVP against Jamaica at U17 CONCACAF (2012)• Guided club teams to league championship (2011), Ontario Cup titles (2008, 2011) and a national championship (2011)• Earned MVP honors at Gran Campon Del Torneo (2008-09)• Provincial wins in the Quebec Series (2010) and nationals (2010-11)

Personal• Daughter of Howard Tate and Melsadie Tate• One of 12 children• Birthday is November 5• Current backline starter for the Canadian Women’s National Team• 2013 Canadian U-20 Player of the Year • Enrolled in general studies • Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll • Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll• Dean’s List

BUCHANAN’S SINGLE GAME CAREER HIGHSShots: 2 vs. TCU, 10/13/13Shots on Goal: 1 at Baylor, 9/29/13Goals: 1 at Baylor, 9/29/13Assists: 1 vs. TCU, 10/13/13Points: 2 at Baylor, 9/29/13

HEIGHT: 5-6POSITION: DefenderHOMETOWN: Brampton,Ontario

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Sophomore Ashley Lawrence

At West Virginia in 2013• NSCAA/Continental Tire All-Central Region First Team• All-Big 12 First Team • All-Big 12 Newcomer Team • Academic All-Big 12 Newcomer Team • Big 12 All-Tournament Team • Saw time in all 23 matches and started 20 atmidfield• Ranked No. 4 on team with 12 points• Four assists ranked No. 3 on team, No. 9 in Big 12 • EarnedfirstcareerpointoffanassistonKelsie Maloney’s goal at No. 2 Penn State in team’s season-opening 2-2 draw • Earned a game-best three points in 4-0 win over EasternKentucky,includingfirstcareergoal• Registered a career-high six shots against TCU • Tallied the game-winning goal in the Mountaineers’ 1-0 win over Oklahoma State in the Big 12 Soccer Championshipfinal;finishedtournamentwith three points • Big 12 Newcomer of the Week (10/8)• Preseason All-Big 12 Soccer Team

LAWRENCE’S CAREER NUMBERSYear M MS S G GWG A Pts C/E2013 23 20 46 4 1 4 12 1/0

In High School• Full Canadian National Team member• Attended U20 (July 2012) and Full National Team (Jan. 2013) camps, including international CAPS at the Four-Nation Tournament in China (Jan. 2013)• Captained Canada’s U17 teams at CONCAF qualifiers(April2012)andWomen’sWorldCup (Sept. 2012)• Represented Canada at the 2010 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Trinidad and Tobago• Won Gold medals with Team Ontario at U14 Nationals and U16 Nationals• Twice named U17 Canadian Player of the Year (2011-12)• Played club for Erin Mills Mighty Eagles under coach Cyprian McFarlane• Led team to Gold medal at 2010 Ontario Summer Games, two Gold medals at the Ontario Cup Championship and a Gold medal at the National Club Championships in Lethbridge, Alberta• Two-time Petro Canada Fueling Athlete and Coaching Excellence Program member (2010-11)• AttendedMayfieldSecondarySchoolafterthree seasons of soccer at Cardinal Leger High for coach James Chambers

Personal• Daughter of Raphael Emovon and Tina Lawrence• One of two children• Birthday is June 11• Invited to camp with the Canadian Women’s National Team in summer of 2014• Enrolled in general studies • Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll • Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

LAWRENCE’S SINGLE GAME CAREER HIGHSShots: 6 vs. TCU, 10/13/13Shots on Goal: 3vs.Kansas(Big12Championshipquarterfinal),11/6/13Goals: 1(fourtimes);lastvs.OklahomaState(Big12Championshipfinal),11/10/13Assists: 1(fourtimes);lastvs.Kansas(Big12Championshipquarterfinal),11/6/13Points: 3 vs. Eastern Kentucky, 9/13/13

HEIGHT: 5-6POSITION: ForwardHOMETOWN: Toronto,Ontario

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Sophomore Ashley Woolpert

At West Virginia in 2013• Academic All-Big 12 Newcomer Team • Saw time in four matches• Logged a career-high 29 minutes against Eastern Kentucky • Recordedfirstcareershoton-goalagainst Eastern Kentucky

WOOLPERT’S CAREER NUMBERSYear M MS S G GWG A Pts C/E2013 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0/0

In High School• Played club for Cincinnati United Premier under coach Scott Rogers• Led team to 2008 State Championship, 2010 CASL Showcase Championship and 2011 Ohio South State Cup Finals• Four-year letterwinner at Springboro High for coach Eric Detmer• Team captain as a junior and senior• All-Ohio second team as a senior, leading team to districtsemifinalsin2012• 2012 All-Miami Valley First Team and All-Greater Western Ohio Conference First Team• 2012 Greater Western Ohio Conference Player of the Year• 2012SpringboroHighOffensivePlayeroftheYear• 2010 All-Dayton South selection• Four-year Greater Western Ohio Conference Scholar Athlete Award (2009-12)• Led U18 team to 2013 USYSA Midwest Regional League Region II championship• Won 2013 OSYSA state cup title with Cincinnati United Premier U18• State ODP member from 2008-11• 2010-2011 ODP State Team National ChampionshipSemifinalist• Helped 2010 squad to Region II Team Championship

Personal• Daughter of Phil and Kathy Woolpert• One of two children• Birthday is June 7• Majoring in exercise physiology • Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll • Dean’s List

WOOLPERT’S SINGLE GAME CAREER HIGHSShots: 1 (two times); last vs. Wright State, 9/22/13Shots on Goal: 1 vs. Eastern Kentucky, 9/13/13Goals: 0Assists: 0Points: 0

HEIGHT: 5-8POSITION: DefenderHOMETOWN: Springboro,Ohio

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R-Freshman Bryce Banuelos

At West Virginia in 2013• Startedfirstthreematchesofcareerbefore sufferingseason-endingkneeinjuryagainst Central Michigan

BANUELOS’ CAREER NUMBERSYear M MS S G GWG A Pts C/E2013 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 0/0

HEIGHT: 5-5POSITION: MidfielderHOMETOWN: Elmhurst,Ill.

In High School• ESPNHS Top 150 (No. 66)• Top Drawer Soccer Midwest Regional Top 10 (No. 9)• Girls IMG Academy Top 150 (No. 89)• Plays club for Team Chicago under coach Phil Nielsen• 2012-13 USYSA National League Champions• 2012 USYSA Region II Champions• Two-time Illinois State Cup Champions (2011-12)• 2009 Illinois State Cup Finalists• Played one season (2012) at York High for coach Krzysztof Halupka• Earned all-conference and all-sectional honors• ODP Region II team member (2009-12)

Personal• Daughter of Michael and Maria Banuelos• Mother, Maria, played tennis at Central Michigan• One of three children• Birthday is May 6• Majoring in psychology

BANUELOS’ SINGLE GAME CAREER HIGHSShots: 1 at Penn State, 8/23/13Shots on Goal: 0Goals: 0Assists: 0Points: 0

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R-Freshman Sarah Howley


In High School• Three-year letterwinner at Highland Park High for coach Stewart Brown• Team captain as a senior (2013)• 2013 All-State First Team• 4Astatechampionsin2012;statefinalistsin2013• 2012 4A state championship MVP and 4A All-State Tournament Team• 2012all-districtfirstteam;2010-11all-district second team• Played club for Sting ’95 under coach Jeremy Halverson• 2013 USYSA NTX state champions• 2012 USYSA state champions and Region III semifinalists• Two-time LHGCL Division 1 Grand Champions• Member of state ODP teams from 2005-07 and regional ODP teams in 2007 and 2008• Honors student who was twice named Cornerstone Scholar Athlete (2012-13) and AP Scholar (2010-12)

Personal• Daughter of Scott and Emily Howley• One of three children• Birthday is September 12• Granddaughter of former WVU All-American and Super Bowl MVP Chuck Howley• Enrolled in general studies • Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

HEIGHT: 5-8POSITION: DefenderHOMETOWN: Dallas,Texas

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R-Freshman Michelle Newhouse


In High School• 2012 NSCAA Girls High School All-American• 2012 West Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year• Standout goalkeeper and four-time MVP at Capital High for coach Riley Gibson• Recorded 483 saves and 30 shutouts in her career• Alsoscoredninegoalsinfinaltwoseasons• Made 93 saves against 121 shots as a senior• Four-time all-state selection• 2012 AAA state Player of the Year and MSAC Player of the Year• 2012 team captain and North South All-Star Game participant• All-MSAC First Team and All-Kanawha Valley Team• 2011 AAA state Goalkeeper of the Year and MSAC Goalkeeper of the Year• Played club for WVSC Rowdies under coach Kevin Long• Member of seven state champion teams• State ODP member from 2010-12• “A” honor roll student

Personal• Daughter of Andy and Cindy Newhouse• Father played football at Glenville State• One of two children• Birthday is April 5• Majoring in pre-physical education teaching • Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

HEIGHT: 5-8POSITION: GoalkeeperHOMETOWN: Pinch,W.Va.

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R-Freshman Amandine Pierre-Louis

At West Virginia in 2013• Sat out the season with an academic redshirt

In High School• CanadianU17PlayeroftheYearfinalist• Won a Silver medal at 2012 CONCACAF U17 Championship in Guatemala• Represented Canada at the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Azerbaijan 2012• Played club for Saint-Leonard• 2011 Quebec Player of the Year• Graduated from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Secondary School

Personal• Daughter of Emerson and Martine Pierre-Louis• One of two children• Birthday is February 18• Speaks French• Competes for the Canadian U-20 National Team • Enrolled in general studies • Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

HEIGHT: 5-6POSITION: ForwardHOMETOWN: Montreal,Quebec

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Freshman Michaela Abam

In High School• Girls IMG Academy Top 150 (No. 18) • No. 3-ranked player in the Texas region and No. 6-ranked defender nationally• Played club for Texas Rush under coach Andy Squire• U.S. Under-17 Women’s National Team member• U.S. Youth National Team Program (U14, U15, U17)• Attended multiple Youth National Team camps• Attended Harmony Science Academy Houston High

Personal • Daughter of David and Natalie Abam• One of four children• Birthday is June 12• Will major in psychology

Freshman Toryn Broadwater

In High School• Member of the Under-18 Richmond Kickers Elite under coach Rob Ukrop• 2013-14 Virginia State Cup champion• 2011-13 Disney Soccer Showcase champion• 2013SanDiegoSurfCupfinalist• 2011-12 Washington Area Girls Soccer League champion• Tallied 31 goals and 11 assists in three season (2011-13) at Cosby High under coach Roger Lattimer • 2013all-districtandall-regionfirstteam• 2012 Virginia State AAA high school champions• 2012 and 2013 Richmond Times Dispatch All-Metro Second Team

Personal• Daughter of Timothy and Natasha Broadwater• One of four children• Sister, Tessa, played for the Mountaineers in 2013, while sister, Taylor, also attends WVU • Birthday is August 28• Will enroll in general studies

HEIGHT: 5-8 POSITION: Midfielder/DefenderHOMETOWN: Houston,Texas

HEIGHT: 5-10 POSITION: ForwardHOMETOWN: Midlothian,Va.

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Freshman Heather Kaleiohi

In High School• Ten-yeartop-levelplayerforAlbionSCandfive-yearteamcaptain(2010-14)• 2011-12 Cal South ODP selection pool• Team captain at Horizon Christian Academy• Set high school career goals record (111 goals)• Three-timeLinfieldTournamentOffensiveMVP• 2013 San Diego Union Tribune All-Academic Team • 2013 and 2012 San Diego Union Tribune Division 5 First Team • 2013all-coastalfirstteam• 2012all-leaguefirstteam• 2012 Division 5 MVP• Set Horizon Christian Academy’s single-game goals (5) and single-season goals (48) records in 2011

Personal• Daughter of Joseph and Deana Kaleiohi• Oneoffivechildren• Sister, Kayla, plays soccer at Holy Names University • Birthday is January 16• Will major in pre-business

Freshman Kelly LaPorte

In High School• Three-year defender for Strikers Fox Valley 96’ Premier under coaches Amy Winslow and Jim Winslow • Only girl to play and start for boys Strikers’ squad• 2013 Midwest Regional League champions•Advancedtothe2012and2013IllinoisStateCupquarterfinals•Advancedtothe2011IllinoisStateCupsemifinals• Attended Geneva Community High

Personal• Daughter of Victor LaPorte and Lynda Coxe-LaPorte• One of three children• Sister, Jessica, plays soccer for Loras College • Birthday is October 25• Enrolled in general studies

HEIGHT: 5-7 POSITION: ForwardHOMETOWN: SanDiego,Calif.

HEIGHT: 5-5 POSITION: MidfielderHOMETOWN: Geneva,Ill.

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Freshman Macy Stalnaker

In High School• Played four years of club soccer for Northern Steel Soccer• Team won 2013 U.S. Club Soccer Regional (Greensboro) and advanced to the U.S. Club National Tournament• Six-year member of Northern Crew Soccer• Earned 11 varsity letters at Butler High• Four-timeOffensiveMVPfortheGoldenTornadoes• Two-time WPIAL AAA all-section• MVP, 2013 WPIAL AAA All-Star Game• Three-year recipient of Butler High’s tri-athlete award• Alsocompetedvarsitytrack&fieldforButler

Personal• Daughter of William and Melinda Stalnaker• One of four children• Birthday is October 6• Will major in forensic & investigative sciences

Freshman Carla Portillo

In High School• Member of the 2014 Pre-Regional Exceleration (REX) Program• Invited to several Canadian Under-20 camps and has played alongside current Mountaineers Kadeisha Buchanan, Ashley Lawrence and Amandine Pierre-Louis• Trained with the National Training Centre Ontario in 2013• PlayedclubsoccerfortheBurlingtonBayhawksundercoachNeilSchofield• Won the 2013 and 2012 Ontario Youth Soccer League (OYSL) Championships and 2013 and 2012 Ontario Cups with the Bayhawks• Earned the Bronze medal at the 2013 Canadian National Championships and the Silver medal at the 2012 Championships with Team Ontario • Bayhawks won Gold at the 2012 Canadian Club National Championships and the 2012 Disney Showcase• Bayhawks named 2012 Burlington Team of the Year• Four-year member (2009-12) of Provincial Team Ontario• Won the 2010 Canadian National Championships with Team Ontario • Finished second at 2010 Canadian Club National Championship with Brams United• Attended Port Credit Secondary School

Personal• Daughter of Carlos Portillo and Herminia Bongog• Has one brother• Birthday is July 12• Will major in pre-sport exercise psychology

HEIGHT: 5-1 POSITION: MidfielderHOMETOWN: PortCredit,Mississauga

HEIGHT: 5-4 POSITION: Forward/MidfielderHOMETOWN: Butler,Pa.

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Ready for BattleOne thing is certain entering the 2014 season – the Mountaineers will be challenged. WVU’s slate features six opponents that appeared in the 2013 NCAA Tournament: Penn State, Duke, Georgetown, La Salle, Texas Tech and Oklahoma State.

“The goal is always to improve every game in preparation for conference play and to be competing for as long as we can at the end of the season,” says WVU coach Nikki Izzo-Brown. “To be the best, you must play the best – that’s always been my philosophy.”

For the second straight season, and the third time in four years, WVU will open at Penn State. The team also will face Missouri that weekend.

WVU opens its 10th year at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium against Duke, a 2013 NCAA Tournament quarterfinalist, on Aug. 29. The two teams battled to a 1-1 double-overtime draw at the 2013 Duke Nike Classic.

The Mountaineers will compete at DDSS 12 times in 2014, and the two-time defending Big 12 Conference regular-season champions and reigning conference tournament champions will close out their slate with three straight home matches against league opponents – Oklahoma State, the 2013 Big 12 Tournament runners-up, Oklahoma and Baylor, the 2012 conference tournament champions.

Nice to Meet YouThe Mountaineers will face three first-time opponents in 2014: Missouri, Elon and UNC Greensboro.

In the program’s 18-year history (moving into 2014), the Mountaineers have faced 97 different teams.

WVU was 2-1-1 against first-time foes in 2013, including a 1-1 double-overtime draw at Duke on Sept. 6. The Mountaineers and the Blue Devils will meet again in 2014, as WVU opens its home season against Duke on Friday, Aug. 29, at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium.

Going For FiveThe Mountaineers look to push their Big 12 Conference haul to five in 2014, as WVU seeks its third straight regular-season championship and a successful defense of its tournament title.

WVU opens its conference season on the road with a swing through Texas, as the team opens at TCU on Friday, Sept. 26, before a Sunday showdown against the Longhorns. The Mountaineers face a tough challenge in their home Big 12 opener, as Texas Tech, the only conference team to earn a regular-season victory against WVU, travels to Morgantown for a Friday night match on Oct. 10. The contest will be featured on the

2014 Notebook National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) TV College Soccer Showcase Series.

After matches at Iowa State and Kansas, WVU closes its regular season with three straight Big 12 matches at DDSS, including a season-ending match against Baylor, the 2012 Big 12 Tournament champions, on Oct. 31. WVU snapped BU’s 31-game unbeaten streak last season with a 4-3 victory in Waco.

Following a successful first stint, the Big 12 Soccer Championship will be held at Swope Soccer Village, in Kansas City, Missouri, Nov. 5-9. The quarterfinal and semifinal rounds were streamed by the Big 12 Digital Network on Big12Sports.com in 2013, and Fox Sports 1 carried the championship match. The top eight teams based on conference results determined by a point system qualify for the Big 12 Championship. A squad gets three points for each conference win and one point for each conference tie.

All-Big 12 Talent ReturnsFive of the Mountaineers’ six All-Big 12 honorees from last season return in 2014, including Big 12 Defender and Newcomer of the Year, Kadeisha Buchanan. She is one of three first-team honorees on this year’s squad, as forwards Kate Schwindel, a two-time honoree, and Ashley Lawrence also return.

Midfielder Amanda Hill was named to the second team, and defender Carly Black landed on the Newcomer Team, along with Black and Lawrence.

WVU also returns 2012 All-Big 12 honorees, defender Leah Emaus and forward Kelsie Maloney.

Schwindel, Maloney to Lead Offensive AttackDespite the loss of All-American forward Frances Silva, the Mountaineers return 68 percent of their goal scoring from 2013, including forwards Kate Schwindel and Kelsie Maloney. The duo combined for 17 goals last season, including seven game-winners.

Schwindel, a senior and two-time NSCAA All-Central Region honoree, finished second behind Silva in 2013 with 11 goals and six assists for 28 points. Maloney, a junior, finished third with 16 points (6 G, 4 A).

In total, WVU returns four student-athletes that tallied double-digit point totals in 2013, including sophomore forward Ashley Lawrence and junior defender/midfielder Cari Price; the duo each finished with 12 points on four goals and four assists.

Junior forward Kailey Utley had a great spring with the Mountaineers and is expected to see more action this season. She owns six career points.

A Back Line MaturesYoung just one season ago, the Mountaineer defense will be one of the most experienced units on the field in 2014.

WVU returns all four back-line starters: senior outside back Jess Crowder, junior outside back Leah Emaus and sophomore center backs Kadeisha Buchanan and Carly Black. The unit helped the Mountaineers post 10 shutouts in 2013, including four straight in postseason play, and hold opponents to just 24 goals.

All-Big 12 honoree Carly Black returns to a more mature Mountaineer back line.

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New Face in NetFor the first time in three seasons, the Mountaineers will feature a new goalie in net, as the team looks to replace three-year starter Sara Keane.

Three contenders emerged this spring: senior Katie Osterman, junior-transfer Hannah Steadman and redshirt-freshman Michelle Newhouse.

Osterman saw her first career action in 2013, playing the final 14:53 in the team’s 4-1 win over Wright State. Steadman comes from Tennessee, where she saw time in three matches throughout her career, including 45 minutes between the posts in the team’s 4-1 loss to No. 16 Kentucky in 2013. She made three saves, the first of her career, in the defeat. Newhouse, a Pinch, W.Va., native, was a 2012 NSCAA Girls High School All-American and the 2012 West Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year at Capital High.

Fearless LeaderHead coach Nikki Izzo-Brown returns to West Virginia University for her 19th season with the Mountaineers and her 20th season as a college coach. Named the program’s first head coach in 1995, she has led WVU to 14 straight NCAA appearances, the country’s ninth-longest active streak, and won 11 conference titles with the Mountaineers. WVU has won six conference titles in the last four seasons.

Izzo-Brown has coached 14 student-athletes who went on to play professionally, 17 All-Americans, 12 Academic All-Americans and 14 conference players of the year.

To date, she owns an impressive 251-96-39 overall record at WVU and a 264-101-39 overall mark. Izzo-Brown earned her career 250th victory with a 4-0 win over Central Michigan on Aug. 30, 2013. She enters the

2014 season ranked in the top 20 among active NCAA Division I coaches with a .702 winning percentage and her career-wins mark ranks in the top 25. Additionally, she ranked No. 6 on All White Kit’s 2014 CoachRank, a data-driven, objective system of measuring coach performance over at least a three-year period.

Izzo-Brown has never had a losing season as head coach and has led the Mountaineers to 14 straight 10-plus win seasons.

Taking NamesThe Mountaineers have defeated at least one top-10 team in each of the last nine seasons. Most recently, the squad scored a 4-3 win at No. 9 Baylor on Sept. 29, 2013. WVU is 11-10-2 against top-10 teams and 17-22-7 against all ranked opponents since 2005.

DATE OPPONENT TIMEAug. 12 at Rutgers (scrimmage) NoonAug. 16 Navy (scrimmage) 1 p.m.Aug. 22 at Penn State + 7:30 p.m.Aug. 24 vs Missouri + NoonAug. 29 Duke 7:30 p.m.Aug. 31 Elon 1 p.m.Sept. 5 Indiana State vs UNC Greensboro ^ 5 p.m.Sept. 5 Hofstra ^ 7 p.m.Sept. 7 Indiana State vs Hofstra ^ NoonSept. 7 UNC Greensboro ^ 5 p.m. Sept. 12 Georgetown 7 p.m.Sept. 14 Duquesne 1 p.m.Sept. 19 La Salle 7 p.m.Sept. 21 Villanova 1 p.m.Sept. 26 at TCU * 8 p.m.Sept. 28 at Texas * 2 p.m.Oct. 10 Texas Tech * 7 p.m.Oct. 17 at Iowa State * 8 p.m.Oct. 19 at Kansas * 2 p.m.Oct. 24 Oklahoma State * 7 p.m.Oct. 26 Oklahoma * 1 p.m.Oct. 31 Baylor * 7 p.m.Nov. 5 Big 12 Soccer Championship Quarterfinal• TBANov. 7 Big 12 Soccer Championship Semifinal• TBANov. 9 Big 12 Soccer Championship Final• TBA+ Penn State Invitational (University Park, Pa.)^ WVU 90 Minute Classic* Big 12 Conference opponent• Big 12 Soccer Championship at Swope Soccer Village (Kansas City, Mo.) All times Eastern and subject to change

2014 Women’s Soccer ScheduleWins vs. the Top 102013 at No. 9 Baylor W, 4-3

2012 No. 7 Oklahoma State W, 1-0

2012 vs. No. 1 Stanford (at Penn State) W, 1-0

2011 No. 8 Marquette W, 301

2010 No. 9 Virginia W, 1-0

2009 at No. 9 Rutgers (Big East Tournament) W, 1-0

2009 at No. 8 Penn State W, 2-1

2008 No. 7 Virginia W, 3-0

2007 at No. 6 Penn State (NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen) W, 1-0

2006 at No. 7 Penn State W, 2-1

2005 No. 9 Marquette W, 2-0

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The Next 250In just 18 seasons, the West Virginia University women’s soccer team has earned 251 program wins, an average of 14 victories per season.

The Mountaineers scored program win No. 250 with their 1-0 victory over Baylor at the 2013 Big 12 Soccer Championship semifinal on Nov. 8, in Kansas City, Missouri.

2014 Notebook Morgantown MagicThe Mountaineers have developed a true home field advantage, going 80-15-12 at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium since its opening in August 2004. Including a 4-0 showing in 2013, WVU has not dropped a conference match in Morgantown since losing, 3-2 in overtime, to then-No. 8 Notre Dame on Oct. 2, 2009.

A season-high 1,610 fans were in attendance for WVU’s thrilling NCAA Tournament first-round match against Rutgers in 2013, the fifth-best attendance in program history. There were 1,553 fans in attendance for WVU’s 2-1 win over Texas, the sixth-best mark in program history. Over the past five seasons, more than 52,000 fans have packed the stands to make Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium one of the toughest environments in the Big 12.

International Experience The 2014 WVU roster features four student-athletes who gained experience on the national level throughout the offseason.

Three Mountaineers were selected to represent Canada at the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Canada: sophomores Kadeisha Buchanan (defender) and Ashley Lawrence (forward), and freshman Amandine Pierre-Louis (forward).

Buchanan, the 2013 Canadian U-20 Player of the Year, and Lawrence also gained experience with the Canadian Women’s National Team. Buchanan scored her first career international score, as she put a shot past the United States’ Hope Solo in a 1-1 draw against the USA on May 8.

Additionally, freshman defender Michaela Abam was named to the United States’ Under-18 Women’s National Team 20-player roster and trained in Mexico City with the squad from July 22-28.

A season-high 1,610 fans packed Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium for WVU’s thrilling 2013 NCAA Tournament first round match vs. Rutgers.

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at PENN STATEAugust 22

SCHOOL INFORMATION PROGRAM INFORMATION MEDIA INFORMATION

Location: University Park, Pa.

Conference: Big Ten

Nickname: Nittany Lions

Colors: Navy and White

Head Coach: Erica Walsh

Record at PSU: 115-43-8 (Eighth season)

2013 Record: 15-7-1/7-4-0

2013 Postseason: NCAA Second Round

SID Contact: Kellie O’Brien

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 814-863-5119

Internet: www.gopsusports.com

Twitter: @PennStateWSOC

vs. MISSOURIAugust 24


Location: Columbia, Mo.

Conference: Southeastern

Nickname: Tigers

Colors: Gold and Black

Head Coach: Bryan Blitz

Record at PSU: 196-158-21 (19th season)

2013 Record: 8-9-3/4-4-3

2013 Postseason: None

SID Contact: Kate Lakin


Phone: 573-884-8519

Internet: www.mutigers.com

Twitter: @MizzouSoccer

DUKEAugust 29


Location: Durham, N.C.

Conference: Atlantic Coast

Nickname: Blue Devils

Colors: Dark Blue and White

Head Coach: Robbie Church

Record at PSU: 159-96-36 (14th season)

2013 Record: 9-9-6/5-5-3

2013 Postseason: NCAA Quarterfinals

SID Contact: Lindy Brown


Phone: 919-684-2664

Internet: wwww.goduke.com

Twitter: @Duke_WSOC

ELONAugust 31


Location: Elon, N.C.

Conference: Southern

Nickname: Phoenix

Colors: Maroon and Gold

Head Coach: Chris Neal

Record at EU: 60-41-22 (Seventh season)

2013 Record: 13-3-6/5-1-4


SID Contact: Dan Wyar


Phone: 336-278-6634

Internet: www.elonphoenix.com

Twitter: @elonwsoccer

HOFSTRASeptember 5


Location: Hempstead, N.Y.

Conference: Colonial

Nickname: Pride

Colors: Blue, White and Gold

Head Coach: Simon Riddiough

Record at HU: 98-52-13 (Ninth season)

2013 Record: 10-6-3/3-2-3


SID Contact: Brian Bohl


Phone: 516-463-6759

Internet: www.gohofstra.com

Twitter: @riddi21

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UNC GREENSBOROSeptember 7


Location: Greensboro, N.C.

Conference: Southern

Nickname: Spartans

Colors: Navy, Gold and White

Head Coach: Steve Nugent

Record at UNCG: 30-23-6 (Third season)

2013 Record: 10-6-4/5-2-3


SID Contact: Justin Glover


Phone: 336-482-7568

Internet: www.uncgspartans.com

Twitter: @UNCGWSoccer

GEORGETOWNSeptember 12


Location: Washington, D.C.

Conference: Big East

Nickname: Hoyas

Colors: Blue and Gray

Head Coach: Dave Nolan

Record at GU: 133-64-18 (11th season)

2013 Record: 16-3-2/7-1-1

2013 Postseason: Second Round

SID Contact: Mike Carey


Phone: 202-687-2475

Internet: www.guhoyas.com

Twitter: @HoyasWSoc

DuquesneSeptember 14


Location: Pittsburgh, Pa.

Conference: Atlantic 10

Nickname: Dukes

Colors: Blue and Red

Head Coach: Al Alvine

Record at DU: 12-20-4 (Third season)

2013 Record: 6-9-2/2-5-1


SID Contact: Ryan Gavatorta


Phone: 412-396-6560

Internet: www.goduquesne.com

Twitter: @DuqWSoccer

La SalleSeptember 19


Location: Philadelphia, Pa.

Conference: Atlantic 10

Nickname: Explorers

Colors: Blue and Gold

Head Coach: Paul Royal

Record at LSU: 115-89-19 (12th season)

2013 Record: 15-5-3/5-2-1

2013 Postseason: First Round

SID Contact: Molly Gallagher


Phone: 215-951-1633

Internet: www.goexplorers.com

Twitter: @LaSalle_WSOC

VillanovaSeptember 21


Location: Villanova, Pa.

Conference: Big East

Nickname: Wildcats

Colors: Blue, Light Blue and White

Head Coach: John Byford

Record at VU: 50-53-14 (Seventh season)

2013 Record: 6-10-3/3-5-1


SID Contact: Krissy Woods


Phone: 610-519-5927

Internet: www.villanova.com

Twitter: @NovaWSoccer

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at TCUSeptember 26


Location: Forth Worth, Texas

Conference: Big 12

Nickname: Horned Frogs

Colors: Purple and White

Head Coach: Eric Bell

Record at TCU: 13-20-7 (Third season)

2013 Record: 6-10-3/2-5-1


SID Contact: Brandie Davidson


Phone: 817-257-7969

Internet: www.gofrogs.com

Twitter: @TCUSoccer

at TEXASSeptember 28


Location: Austin, Texas

Conference: Big 12

Nickname: Longhorns

Colors: Burnt Orange and White

Head Coach: Angela Kelly

Record at UT: 20-16-4 (Fourth season)

2013 Record: 12-6-2/5-2-1


SID Contact: TBA

Email: TBA

Phone: 512-232-1539

Internet: www.texassports.com

Twitter: @TexasSoccer

TEXAS TECHOctober 10


Location: Lubbock, Texas

Conference: Big 12

Nickname: Red Raiders

Colors: Scarlet and Black

Head Coach: Tom Stone

Record at TTU: 78-49-14 (Eighth season)

2013 Record: 18-2-3/6-0-2

2013 Postseason: NCAA Second Round

SID Contact: Britton Drown


Phone: 972-679-5094

Internet: www.texastech.com

Twitter: @TechAthletics

at IOWA STATEOctober 17


Location: Ames, Iowa

Conference: Big 12

Nickname: Cyclones

Colors: Cardinal and Gold

Head Coach: Tony Minatta

Record at ISU: 0-0-0 (First season)

2013 Record: 9-9-2/3-4-1


SID Contact: Patyon Arnold


Phone: 515-294-3372

Internet: www.cyclones.com

Twitter: @cycloneSCR

at KANSASOctober 19


Location: Lawrence, Kan.

Conference: Big 12

Nickname: Jayhawks

Colors: Crimson and Blue

Head Coach: Mark Francis

Record at KU: 163-121-22 (16th season)

2013 Record: 7-11-2/2-5-1


SID Contact: Brad Gilbert


Phone: 785-864-7788

Internet: www.kuathletics.com

Twitter: @KUWSoccer

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OKLAHOMA STATEOctober 24


Location: Stillwater, Okla.

Conference: Big 12

Nickname: Cowgirls

Colors: Orange and Black

Head Coach: Colin Carmichael

Record at OSU: 136-42-28 (10th season)

2013 Record: 9-7-6/2-3-3

2013 Postseason: NCAA First Round

SID Contact: Wade McWhorter


Phone: 405-744-7853

Internet: www.okstate.com

Twitter: @CowgirlFC

OKLAHOMAOctober 26


Location: Norman, Okla.

Conference: Big 12

Nickname: Sooners

Colors: Crimson and Cream

Head Coach: Matt Potter

Record at OU: 23-29-9 (Third season)

2013 Record: 4-13-1/1-7-0


SID Contact: Makayla Hipke


Phone: 405-325-8372

Internet: www.soonersports.com

Twitter: @SoonerSoccer

BAYLOROctober 31


Location: Waco, Texas

Conference: Big 12

Nickname: Bears

Colors: Green and Gold

Head Coach: Marci Jobson

Record at BU: 69-34-21 (Seventh season)

2013 Record: 11-6-3/3-4-1


SID Contact: Zach Peters


Phone: 254-710-3784

Internet: www.baylorbears.com

Twitter: @BaylorFutbol

WVU ends 2014 with three straight Big 12 matches at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium.

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Collecting RingsThe Mountaineers staked their claim in 2013 as the Big 12 Conference’s team to beat, as the squad success-fully defended its regular-season title and posted three straight shutouts in the conference tournament to capture its first Big 12 Championship title, the first Big 12 Tournament title for any WVU team.

The two titles gave the Mountaineers three conference tournament titles in four seasons (one Big 12, two Big East), and six conference titles in four seasons.

The Streak Continues The Mountaineers qualified for the 2013 NCAA Tourna-ment with the Big 12 Conference’s automatic bid, earn-ing the team its 14th straight qualification, the nation’s ninth-longest active streak.

WVU needed penalty kicks to move past Rutgers in the first round. Locked in a 0-0 draw after 110 minutes of action at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium on Nov. 16, the Mountaineers earned a 3-0 edge in PKs and moved past the Scarlet Knights in front of a season-high home crowd of 1,610. Sara Keane made seven saves for her fourth straight shutout and 10th clean sheet of the season. The result was WVU’s first NCAA Tournament match decided by a penalty-kick shootout. WVU is 3-2 in all-time PK shootouts.

Playing in the second round for the first time since 2010 and the ninth time in program history, WVU saw its season conclude with a 1-0 loss at No. 4-ranked Virginia Tech, one of the tournament’s four No. 1 seeds, on Nov. 22.

Title Defense WVU opened its 2013 Big 12 Conference season with seven straight victories, pushing its all-time Big 12 unbeaten record to 14-0-1 before a season-ending 2-0 loss at No. 7 Texas Tech on Oct. 27.

The Mountaineers captured their second straight confer-ence regular-season title with a 2-1 double-overtime victory at Oklahoma on Oct. 25. Following a scoreless first half, the Sooners grabbed the advantage in the 64th minute. A fantastic assist from Amanda Hill set-up Frances Silva’s match-tying goal in the 80th minute. WVU needed only two minutes in the second overtime to clinch the win and the title, as Silva sent a ball to a streaking Kate Schwindel, who sent the shot past the keeper for the victory.

2013 Season Review

Big 12 BeastsAfter an early exit from the 2012 Big 12 Conference Tournament, the Mountaineers entered the 2013 round of games focused and prepared to not allow history to repeat itself.

Seeded No. 1, WVU made quick work of its first op-ponent, defeating Kansas, 3-0, on Nov. 6, at Swope Soccer Village, in Kansas City, Missouri. Goals did not come as easily against No. 5 seed Baylor on Nov. 8, but the Mountaineers only needed one, and a free kick from Frances Silva in the 52nd minute sent WVU to its first Big 12 Soccer Tournament championship match.

Relatively unchallenged in the first two games, goal-keeper Sara Keane proved to be the difference against No. 6 seed Oklahoma State on Nov. 10, as she made a career-high nine saves, including five during a first-half Cowgirl offensive onslaught, to deliver the Mountaineers their second conference trophy in three weeks.

Two freshmen combined for the team’s game-winner. Defender Carly Black lofted a ball toward the far right post in the 72nd minute, and midfielder Ashley Lawrence chased it down before sending a high kick just above the head and through the outstretched hands of OSU’s goalkeeper for the first game-winner of her Mountain-eer career. With the victory, WVU earned the Big 12’s automatic bid to the 2013 NCAA Championships.

Four Mountaineers landed on the All-Big 12 Tournament Team, the first-ever honors for the program. Silva was named the Offensive MVP, and Kadeisha Buchanan was named Defensive MVP. Keane and Lawrence also earned a spot on the squad.

Uncharted TerritoryThe Mountaineers swept the 2013 Big 12 Conference postseason awards. Forward Frances Silva earned the Offensive Player of the Year honor as a unanimous selec-tion, while center back Kadeisha Buchanan was named the Defender and Newcomer of the Year. Additionally, coach Nikki Izzo-Brown earned her second straight Big 12 Coach of the Year honor.

WVU was the first program to win the offensive and defensive player of the year awards in the same season. Prior to the defensive recognition’s debut in 2007, only Colorado (2003) had swept the individual honors outright.

Silva was the fifth Mountaineer to earn an offensive play-er of the year award and the first since 2007. Buchanan’s defender of the year award was the second straight honor for a Mountaineer, as Bry McCarthy was honored in 2012. Buchanan was the team’s fourth newcomer of the year honoree and first since 2011. Izzo-Brown’s honor was the fourth conference award of her career.

Silva, Buchanan, Kate Schwindel and Ashley Lawrence were named to the All-Big 12 First Team, while Amanda Hill landed on the second team, Buchanan, Lawrence and Carly Black were named to the All-Big 12 Newcomer Team. The eight All-Big 12 honors were a conference-best total.

Forward Ashley Lawrence scored the game-winning goal against Oklahoma State to deliver WVU its first Big 12 Soccer Tournament title.

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Career BenchmarksIn her 19th season as a head coach, Nikki Izzo-Brown eclipsed the 250-career victory mark with a 4-0 win over Central Michigan in WVU’s home opener on Aug. 30, at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium. She led the Mountaineers to their 250th program victory with a 1-0 win over Baylor in the Big 12 Soccer Tournament semifinals on Nov. 8, at Swope Soccer Village, in Kansas City, Missouri. A four-time conference and regional coach of the year, her career record stands at 264-101-39, and her record at WVU is 251-96-39.

Silva Etches Name in Record BookSenior forward Frances Silva enjoyed one of the most prolific final seasons with the Mountaineers in program history, as the Overland Park, Kan., native collected multiple national and conference awards and nomina-tions and scribbled her name throughout the team’s record book.

Silva, the unanimous Big 12 Conference Offensive Player of the Year, led the conference in goals (15), assists (13) and points (43). Her totals ranked No. 23, No. 7 and No. 10, respectively, in the NCAA.

A member of the All-Big 12 First Team and the All-Big 12 Tournament Team, as well as the Tournament’s Offensive MVP, Silva also was named to the NSCAA/Continental Tire All-America Second Team. Additionally, she was one of 15 semifinalist for the 2013 M.A.C. Hermann Trophy, a candidate for the Senior Class Award and a 2013 Soccer America MVP Second Team.

Just as strong in the classroom, Silva was named the Big 12 Soccer Scholar-Athlete of the Year. She also was named the 2013 Capital One Academic All-America of the Year and to the NSCAA Women’s Scholar All-America First Team.

Silva was selected by FC Kansas City with the 19th overall pick at the 2014 National Women’s Soccer League Draft in Philadelphia in January. She was the second Mountaineer to advance to the league, as Bry McCarthy was assigned to the Western New York Flash. Classmate Sara Keane was picked up by the Blues two months later.

All-America TalentForward Frances Silva and defender Kadeisha Buchanan were named to the 2013 National Soccer Association of America (NSCAA)/Continental Tire All-America Second Team. The first career honor for the duo, they were the first Mountaineers to earn second-team recognition since Carolyn Blank scored consecutive honors in 2008 and 2009. It was the fourth time in program history multiple Mountaineers earned NSCAA All-America honors in the same season, and the first time since 2008 that more than one student-athlete garnered the award. Additionally, Buchanan was the first Mountaineer rookie to earn NSCAA All-America honors.

In total, coach Nikki Izzo-Brown has coached 11 players to 15 NSCAA All-America honors in 18 seasons.

Regional Recognition Four Mountaineers, along with coach Nikki Izzo-Brown, earned NSCAA/Continental Tire All-Region Honors.

Forward Frances Silva, midfielder Ashley Lawrence and defender Kadeisha Buchanan were named to the All-Central Region First Team, while forward Kate Schwindel was named to the second team. Additionally, Izzo-Brown was named the Central Region Coach of the Year.

The three first-team honors matched the program high, set in 2007, while the four total selections were the second-best showing in program history. WVU has earned 19 NSCAA All-Region First Team honors under Izzo-Brown. Each of the first-team selections were there first career awards for the trio; Schwindel was named to the second team in 2012, too.

Izzo-Brown’s honor was the fourth of her career and first since 2007.

On the academic side, Silva was named to the NSCAA Scholar All-East Region First Team, while goalkeeper Sara Keane and defender Jess Crowder earned honorable mention honors.

Keeping RankThe Mountaineers finished the 2013 season ranked No. 8 in the TopDrawerSoccer.com Top 25 Rankings and No. 12 in the NSCAA/Continental Tire College Rankings.

The team was the highest ranked Big 12 Conference squad in both polls. WVU twice was ranked a season-best No. 7 in the TopDrawerSoccer.com Rankings.

The final ranking in the coaches’ poll was the squad’s highest postseason finish since placing seventh in 2007. The team last earned a spot in the NSCAA Postseason Rankings in 2011 and was ranked No. 18.

After receiving votes in the 2013 preseason poll and the Aug. 27 poll, WVU entered the coaches’ rankings on Sept. 3 at No. 19 and did not fall out of the poll for the remainder of the season. The Mountaineers were ranked as high as No. 9 on Oct. 22.

Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year Frances Silva led the conference in points, goals and assists.

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A Big 12 Sweep

2013 Results (16-4-3 Overall, 7-1 Big 12)

DATE OPPONENT RESULTAug. 23 at No. 2 Penn State & T, 2-2 (2OT)Aug. 25 vs. Syracuse & W, 2-1Aug. 30 Central Michigan W, 4-0Sept. 1 Morehead State W, 2-0Sept. 6 at No. 12 Duke % T, 1-1 (2OT)Sept. 8 vs. No. 1 North Carolina % L, 4-2Sept. 13 Eastern Kentucky W, 4-0Sept. 15 Kentucky L, 4-2Sept. 20 Richmond W, 2-0Sept. 22 Wright State W, 4-1Sept. 27 at Oklahoma State* W, 2-1Sept. 29 at No. 9 Baylor* W, 4-3Oct. 4 Texas* W, 2-1Oct. 11 Iowa State* W, 2-0Oct. 13 TCU* W, 3-2 (OT)Oct. 18 Kansas* W, 2-0Oct. 25 at Oklahoma* W, 2-1 (2OT)Oct. 27 at No. 7 Texas Tech* L, 2-0Nov. 6 Big 12 QF vs. Kansas ! W, 3-0Nov. 8 Big 12 SF vs. Baylor ! W, 1-0Nov. 10 Big 12 F vs. Oklahoma State W, 1-0Nov. 16 Rutgers (NCAA First Round) T, 0-0 (advance on PKs, 3-0)Nov. 22 at No. 4 Virginia Tech (NCAA Second Round) L, 1-0

& Penn State Invitational % Duke Nike Classic * Big 12 Conference Game ! Big 12 Tournament (Kansas City, Mo.)

• Won back-to-back regular-season titles, including the 2012 title, the first Big 12 championship for a WVU team

• Won the 2013 Big 12 Soccer Tournament title, the first Big 12 tournament title for a WVU team

• Watched their head coach Nikki Izzo-Brown win back-to-back Big 12 Coach of the Year honors

• Swept the major conference honors in 2013, becoming the first program to win the offensive and defensive player of the year awards in the same season

• Won back-to-back Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year honors (Bry McCarthy 2012, Kadeisha Buchanan 2013)

• Navigated their first 15 Big 12 matches without a loss “Winning championships is what we strive to do every year. For us to have an impact on the Big East Conference, and then go into the Big 12 and continue to win, is good for this program.” - coach Nikki Izzo-Brown

SARA KEANE

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2013 StatisticsIndividual Overall Statistics# Name GP-GS Min G A Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% YC-RC GW PK-ATT9 Frances Silva 23-23 2055 15 13 43 92 .163 41 .446 0-0 4 3-399 Kate Schwindel 18-17 1107 11 6 28 81 .136 38 .469 2-0 3 0-011 Ashley Lawrence 23-23 1612 4 4 12 46 .087 11 .239 1-0 1 0-07 Kelsie Maloney 23-23 1673 6 4 16 27 .222 14 .519 0-0 4 0-06 Cari Price 23-16 1664 4 4 12 27 .148 8 .296 1-0 2 0-027 Amanda Hill 23-23 2081 1 2 4 17 .059 7 .412 0-0 0 0-014 Annalika Steyn 23-0 599 1 4 6 16 .062 4 .250 0-0 0 0-010 Jess Crowder 23-23 2112 0 4 4 15 .000 7 .467 1-0 0 0-016 Kailey Utley 20-1 641 0 1 1 15 .000 4 .267 0-0 0 0-021 Tessa Broadwater 17-5 650 2 1 5 14 .143 7 .500 0-0 0 0-024 Carly Black 23-23 2097 1 2 4 13 .077 2 .154 0-0 1 0-032 Kara Blosser 7-7 339 0 0 0 11 .000 4 .364 0-0 0 0-03 Leah Emaus 23-23 2030 0 0 0 8 .000 0 .000 0-0 0 0-088 Kadeisha Buchanan 23-23 2151 1 1 3 6 .167 1 .167 2-0 0 0-0 31 Maggie Bedillion 15-0 301 0 0 0 4 .000 0 .000 0-0 0 0-018 Ashley Woolpert 4-0 65 0 0 0 2 .000 1 .500 0-0 0 0-022 Bryce Banuelos 3-3 140 0 0 0 1 .000 1 1.00 0-0 0 0-017 Noelle Honeycutt 6-0 91 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0-0 0 0-04 Daniela Neves 1-0 16 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0-0 0 0-02 Halie Conroy 7-0 80 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0-0 0 0-020 Ali Connelly 3-0 52 0 1 1 0 .000 0 .000 0-0 0 0-0 Total 23 2151 47 47 141 395 .119 151 .382 8-0 16 3-3 Opponents 23 2151 24 20 68 232 .103 91 .392 14-1 4 4-6

Name GP-GS Minutes GA Avg Saves Pct W L T Sho23 Sara Keane 23-23 2135:31 24 1.01 67 .736 16 4 3 10/00 Katie Osterman 1-0 14:53 0 0.00 0 .000 0 0 0 0/0 Total 23 2150:24 24 1.01 67 .736 16 4 3 10 Opponents 23 2150:24 47 1.97 104 .689 4 16 3Team saves: 0

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Goals by PeriodWest Virginia 20 25 1 1 0 47Opponents 8 16 0 0 0 24

Shots by PeriodWest Virginia 199 185 7 4 0 395Opponents 96 126 6 4 0 232

Saves by PeriodWest Virginia 30 33 2 2 0 67Opponents 64 36 3 1 0 104

Corner Kicks by PeriodWest Virginia 79 74 3 1 0 157Opponents 36 51 0 2 0 89

Fouls by PeriodWest Virginia 73 116 8 5 0 202Opponents 93 126 9 7 0 235

Attendance Summary WVU OPPTotal 10418 9303Dates/Avg Per Date 11/947 7/1329Neutral Site #/Avg 5/287

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Game-by-Game Team StatisticsDate Opponent Score G A Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG% YC-RC GW PK-ATT MinAug. 23 at Penn State 2-2 2 2 6 12 .167 5 .417 0-0 0 0-0 1207 Aug. 25 vs. Syracuse 2-1 2 1 5 10 .200 7 .700 0-0 1 0-0 990Aug. 30 CENTRAL MICHIGAN 4-0 4 4 12 17 .235 11 .647 0-0 1 0-0 999Sept. 1 MOREHEAD STATE 2-0 2 3 7 23 .087 7 .304 0-0 1 0-0 993Sept. 6 at Duke 1-1 1 1 3 12 .083 4 .333 1-0 0 0-0 1228Sept. 8 vs. North Carolina 2-4 2 2 6 3 .667 2 .667 2-0 0 1-1 1012Sept. 13 EASTERN KENTUCKY 4-0 4 3 11 14 .286 6 .429 0-0 1 0-0 992Sept. 15 KENTUCKY 2-4 2 1 5 21 .095 5 .238 0-0 0 1-1 990Sept. 20 RICHMOND 2-0 2 3 7 22 .091 6 .273 0-0 1 0-0 989Sept. 22 WRIGHT STATE 4-1 4 6 14 22 .182 7 .318 0-0 1 0-0 990Sept. 27 at Oklahoma State 2-1 2 3 7 21 .095 6 .286 0-0 1 0-0 990Sept. 29 at Baylor 4-3 4 4 12 19 .211 7 .368 0-0 1 0-0 989Oct. 4 TEXAS 2-1 2 2 6 16 .125 7 .438 0-0 1 0-0 990Oct. 11 IOWA STATE 2-0 2 3 7 15 .133 8 .533 0-0 1 0-0 990Oct. 13 TCU 3-2 3 3 9 35 .086 12 .343 2-0 1 0-0 1088Oct. 18 KANSAS 2-0 2 2 6 15 .133 7 .467 0-0 1 0-0 989 Oct. 25 at Oklahoma 2-1 2 2 6 20 .100 9 .450 1-0 1 0-0 1121Oct. 27 at Texas Tech 0-2 0 0 0 13 .000 4 .308 1-0 0 0-0 990Nov. 6 vs. Kansas 3-0 3 1 7 20 .150 11 .550 0-0 1 1-1 989Nov. 8 vs. Baylor 1-0 1 0 2 14 .071 5 .357 0-0 1 0-0 990Nov. 10 vs. Oklahoma State 1-0 1 1 3 20 .050 5 .250 1-0 1 0-0 990Nov. 16 RUTGERS 0-0 0 0 0 26 .000 9 .346 0-0 0 0-0 1210Nov. 22 at Virginia Tech 0-1 0 0 0 5 .000 1 .200 0-0 0 0-0 991West Virginia 47-24 47 47 141 395 .119 151 .382 8-0 16 3-3 23707Opponent 24 20 68 232 .103 91 .392 14-1 4 4-6 -

TEAM PER-GAMEGames played: 23Shots per game: 17.17Goals per game: 2.04Assists per game: 2.04Points per game: 6.13

Date Opponent Score Minutes GA GAAvg Saves Save% W L T ShoAug. 23 at Penn State 2-2 110:00 2 1.64 8 .800 0 0 1 -Aug. 25 vs. Syracuse 2-1 90:00 1 1.35 4 .800 1 0 0 -Aug. 30 CENTRAL MICHIGAN 4-0 90:00 0 0.93 3 1.00 1 0 0 1Sept. 1 MOREHEAD STATE 2-0 90:00 0 0.71 3 1.00 1 0 0 1Sept. 6 at Duke 1-1 110:00 1 0.73 4 .800 0 0 1 -Sept. 8 vs. North Carolina 2-4 90:00 4 1.24 5 .556 0 1 0 -Sept. 13 EASTERN KENTUCKY 4-0 90:00 0 1.0 1 1.00 1 0 0 1Sept. 15 KENTUCKY 2-4 90:00 4 1.42 0 .000 0 1 0 -Sept. 20 RICHMOND 2-0 90:00 0 1.27 0 .000 1 0 0 1Sept. 22 WRIGHT STATE 4-1 90:00 1 1.24 0 .000 1 0 0 -Sept. 27 at Oklahoma State 2-1 90:00 1 1.22 1 .500 1 0 0 -Sept. 29 at Baylor 4-3 90:00 3 1.37 6 .667 1 0 0 -Oct. 4 TEXAS 2-1 90:00 1 1.34 3 .750 1 0 0 -Oct. 11 IOWA STATE 2-0 90:00 0 1.25 4 1.00 1 0 0 1Oct. 13 TCU 3-2 98:44 2 1.29 0 .000 1 0 0 -Oct. 18 KANSAS 2-0 90:00 0 1.21 2 1.00 1 0 0 1Oct. 25 at Oklahoma 2-1 101:40 1 1.19 3 .750 1 0 0 -Oct. 27 at Texas Tech 0-2 90:00 2 1.23 1 .333 0 1 0 -Nov. 6 vs. Kansas 3-0 90:00 0 1.17 0 .000 1 0 0 1Nov. 8 vs. Baylor 1-0 90:00 0 1.11 2 1.00 1 0 0 1Nov. 10 vs. Oklahoma State 1-0 90:00 0 1.06 9 1.000 1 0 0 1Nov. 16 RUTGERS 0-0 110:00 0 1.00 7 1.00 0 0 1 1Nov. 22 at Virginia Tech 0-1 90:00 1 1.00 1 .500 0 1 0 -Totals 47-24 2150:24 24 1.00 67 .736 16 4 3 10Opponent 2150:24 47 1.00 104 .689 4 16 3 3

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120 Academic Honors121 Athletic Honors 125 Regulation, OT, PK and Misc. Records126 Fastest Goals Scored127 All-Time TV Games128 All-Americans132 Professional Mountaineers133 WVU on the National Scene134 Series Records135 All-Time Scores140 All-Time Letterwinners142 All-Time Numerical Roster

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A 12-Year PlanWhen Nikki Izzo-Brown was hired as the first women’s soccer coach at West Virginia University in the fall of 1995, her eyes glistened with visions for the future of Mountaineer women’s soccer. In four seasons, having had one complete recruiting class come to fruition, she thought West Virginia could make the coveted NCAA tournament. In five years, she anticipated the Mountaineers would be contending for a Big East championship.

Her vision was nearly prophetic. It took five years for the Mountaineers to make their first appearance in the NCAA tournament and six for WVU to earn a spot in the Big East championship match.

Then in 2007, 12 years into its existence, West Virginia won its first Big East tournament and advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight. With 12 years in the books, the history of West Virginia women’s soccer was by no means lengthy, but it is certainly storied.

Women’s soccer was born at West Virginia on March 1, 1995, when WVU Director of Athletics Ed Pastilong announced that the sport would be added for the 1996 season. Later that year, on Aug. 3, Izzo-Brown was asked to take the reins and develop the West Virginia women’s soccer program. Having spent the past two seasons at Division II West Virginia Wesleyan, first as an assistant, but eventually as the head coach, it was a challenge she was eager to accept.

“When I first came to West Virginia,” Izzo-Brown said, “I felt that the combination of athletic tradition at WVU and athletic department support for the program would bring nothing but success.

“I thought that the Big East was a soccer conference and that we could build a program at West Virginia that would be successful on a yearly basis.”

Success came early and often in Izzo-Brown’s first year at WVU, despite the fact that the Big East preseason coaches poll tabbed the Mountaineers as potential last place finishers. Although the Mountaineers lost their inaugural match 3-0 at Rutgers, they rebounded to beat Providence 4-0 in their first home match in front of 2,000 fans at Mountaineer Field.

West Virginia would win nine more games in its inaugural season, four of which were Big East matches, en route to a final 10-7-2 record that assured Izzo-Brown her first winning season as a Division I coach.

A Blueprint for Success

At the Big East awards banquet that November, Mountaineer defender Stacey Sollmann was named to the conference’s all-rookie team, making her the first women’s soccer player in West Virginia history to earn postseason honors.

In 1997, the Mountaineer Soccer Complex opened and after one season as a varsity sport, the women’s soccer team had a field of its own. The Mountaineers won their first match at the new stadium, defeating Duquesne, 1-0, in the second game of the season. West Virginia boasted a 7-2-1 record in front of home crowds in 1997 before finishing the season 11-6-2 and in fifth place in the Big East.

West Virginia went 11-6-2 for the second-straight season and earned its first postseason berth in 1998. The Mountaineers defeated conference rival Pitt, 2-0, in the last game of the regular season to earn a spot in the Big East tournament. The season would end there, however, as Notre Dame upended WVU, 5-0.

West Virginia earned a 9-9-1 record in 1999 before having a breakout season in 2000. That year, the Mountaineers won 15 games and saw the emergence of a star player. Katie Barnes, a junior forward from Mason, Ohio, claimed the spotlight, as she led the Mountaineers in nearly every offensive category throughout the season. She finished the year with 17 goals and nine assists for a school record 43 points. For her outstanding efforts that season, Barnes was named Big East Offensive Player of the Year, making her the first West Virginia women’s soccer player to earn a major conference award. Barnes also became West Virginia’s first All-American in 2000, a Soccer Buzz third-team selection.

On September 20, West Virginia appeared in the Top 25 of a major national poll for the first time. After opening the season 7-1, the Mountaineers were the 24th-ranked team in the country according to Soccer Buzz as they headed into conference play. West Virginia split its conference matches, going an even 3-3 during the regular season.

After a one-year hiatus from the Big East tournament, the Mountaineers faced off against the Connecticut Huskies in the first round. WVU was unable to score a goal in the match, however, and Connecticut advanced to the semifinal round with a 1-0 win. Because of its regular season success, however, West Virginia earned an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament. WVU traveled to Richmond for a first-round match against the Spiders. Richmond emerged victorious, defeating the Mountaineers 5-1.

At the season’s end, Izzo-Brown was named region coach of the year by the NSCAA. In addition to the accolades earned by Barnes and Izzo-Brown in 2000, midfielders Lisa Stoia and Rachel Kruze earned all-Mid-Atlantic region honors as well. Stoia also was named Big East co-Rookie of the Year for her play as a freshman. In her first season as a Mountaineer, Stoia developed into a deadly play-maker from the center of the field. Over the course of the season, she assisted on six of the team’s 39 goals, while Kruze, a sophomore, complemented Stoia in the midfield, adding six more assists.

Building on the success of the previous season, West Virginia continued its winning ways in 2001. With Barnes leading the way, the Mountaineers again

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won 15 games. That season, the Mountaineers went 4-1-1 in the Big East, good enough for a second-place mid-Atlantic division finish. West Virginia recorded wins over Big East foes Syracuse, Rutgers, Seton Hall and Miami, but none was sweeter than the program’s first-ever win over Connecticut.

Having defeated Miami in the quarterfinal round of the Big East tournament, West Virginia advanced to the semifinals for the first time in program history. Waiting for them there were the Huskies. A traditional conference and national soccer power, Connecticut owned a 6-0-0 all-time record against the Mountaineers.

At the 29:03 mark, West Virginia sophomore Chrissie Abbott, on an assist from Stoia, beat UConn goalkeeper Shanna Caldwell to give the Mountaineers a 1-0 lead. It would be the only goal scored in the match as WVU held on for its first-ever win over Connecticut.

With the victory, the Mountaineers advanced to the Big East championship, another first for the program. Playing against Notre Dame, WVU was down 1-0 early, but tied the match on a goal by Barnes in the 15th minute. For the next 60 minutes, the two squads battled evenly before Notre Dame’s Randi Scheller scored the game-winner to give the Fighting Irish the Big East title.

The loss was devastating, but not quite as shocking as falling to Miami (Ohio) in the first round of that season’s NCAA tournament. Hosting the first and second rounds at the Mountaineer Soccer Complex, West Virginia took on the Redhawks in the first round and was defeated 1-0 on a penalty kick. West Virginia finished the season 15-5-1.

Postseason honors were abundant that year as Barnes earned her second-consecutive conference offensive player of the year award and Izzo-Brown was named Big East Coach of the Year. For the second-straight season, Barnes was named All-American, earning first-team honors from the NSCAA and second-team

recognition from Soccer Buzz. Stoia and Abbott also received conference and national recognition.

With the taste of unfinished business laying sourly in their mouths, the Mountaineers set out in 2002 with something to prove. For years, it seemed, they were right there, in and out of games with soccer powerhouses. For the previous three seasons, West Virginia had suffered one-goal losses to teams the caliber of Connecticut, Notre Dame and Virginia. In 2002, that all changed. The Mountaineers racked up a nine-game win streak and an 18-match unbeaten streak on their way to the program’s first-ever regular season title. Going 5-0-1 in conference play, the Mountaineers notched the program’s first victory, 3-0, over rival Notre Dame on Oct. 6, at the Mountaineer Soccer Complex. Earlier in the season, West Virginia won at 10th-ranked Virginia, 2-1, to earn WVU’s first victory over a Top 10 program.

The Mountaineers entered their third consecutive Big East tournament having shut out their last six opponents. Facing St. John’s in the quarterfinal match, West Virginia extended its shutout streak to seven with a 4-0 win over the Red Storm.

The Mountaineers defeated Rutgers, 3-2, in the semifinal match and advanced to the championship match for the second straight year, this time against Connecticut. The end result was the same, however, as WVU was edged by the Huskies, 1-0, on a penalty kick.

Once again, hosting the NCAA tournament in Morgantown, West Virginia faced Loyola (Md.) in first-round action. The Mountaineers scored three goals, defeating Loyola, 3-0, to earn their first-ever NCAA tournament victory.

WVU’s season ended in the next round, however, when it fell to Virginia, 1-0.

Picking up where former teammate Katie Barnes left off, junior forward Chrissie Abbott had a record breaking season in 2002. The North Olmstead, Ohio,

native scored 20 goals and dished out seven assists for 47 points, breaking the previous records set by Barnes in 2000. She was named Big East Offensive Player of the Year, a first team All-American by both the NSCAA and Soccer Buzz and was a finalist for Soccer Buzz’s Player of the Year award. Additionally, Abbott was named one of Soccer America’s 11 most valuable players of 2002.

Nikki Izzo-Brown was once again named Big East Coach of the Year as well as Soccer Buzz and NSCAA regional coach of the year, while Stoia earned Big East Midfielder of the Year honors.

The 2002 season saw the Mountaineers attain their highest national ranking ever, No. 4 by Soccer Buzz, a spot West Virginia held for two-straight weeks at the close of the regular season.

Led by Abbott and Stoia, the 2003 Mountaineers again made history. Going 17-4-2, West Virginia notched key road wins over Connecticut, its first-ever over the Huskies at Morrone Stadium, and SEC-power Tennessee, and earned a trip to the Sweet 16 for the first time ever.

The Mountaineers tied the record they set the season before, logging nine-straight wins at one point during the season.

WVU went 4-1-1 in conference play and faced St. John’s for the second-straight season in the Big East quarterfinal match. The Mountaineers advanced past the Red Storm, but fell short of reaching their third straight championship match when Villanova slid past WVU on penalty kicks in the semifinal.

West Virginia, in the NCAA tournament for the fourth-straight year, defeated Loyola (Md.), 4-2, in the opening round and routed Ohio State, 3-0, in the second to earn the program’s first berth in the Sweet 16.

In Morgantown, the Mountaineers drew Florida State for their Sweet 16 match. Down 2-0 at the half, WVU battled back and sent the game into overtime at 2-2. With under 30 seconds remaining in the second overtime, the Seminoles broke the West Virginia defense for the game-winning score.

At the season’s end, WVU had its first-ever Hermann Trophy nominee in Abbott and both she and Stoia had firmly planted themselves as two of the greatest to ever don the Old Gold and Blue. Together, they rewrote the record books and helped to build a national powerhouse with each game they played. Abbott graduated as WVU’s all-time leader in goals scored, points and shots leader, while Stoia grabbed the school’s all-time assist record. Both were All-Americans in 2003, and together they set the West Virginia mark for games played and games started, each starting 87 matches in their careers.

Having lost Abbott and Stoia to graduation, a young Mountaineer squad entered the 2004 season, its first in Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium, looking to build upon the success of 2003. Led by senior forward Coach Nikki Izzo-Brown addresses the 1996 squad before its season opener.

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Laura Kane, the Mountaineers posted their fifth-straight 15-win season and earned a fifth-consecutive trip to the NCAA tournament as well.

The 2004 season was highlighted by total team play. Injuries seemed to be a consistent theme throughout the year, yet somehow a different Mountaineer always rose to the challenge and helped bring her team to victory.

For the first time since 1999, the Big East wasn’t broken into divisions and the Mountaineers went 7-4-0 in league play before finishing the year with a 15-6-0 record.

WVU was sent to Texas for the 2005 NCAA tournament and faced teams from the Big 12 and Sunbelt Conferences for the first time in school history. West Virginia downed Southern Methodist, 2-1, in the opening round and fell to Texas, 2-1, to close out its ninth season of collegiate competition.

Freshman Ashley Banks emerged as the most productive freshman in WVU history, notching more goals, assists and points than any newcomer before her. At the season’s end she became the second Mountaineer to earn Big East Rookie of the Year honors (Lisa Stoia, 2000).

Junior Marisa Kanela and senior Ashley Weimer joined the freshman on the all-conference second-team. Kane was named first team all-Big East and became the Mountaineers’ fourth All-American in four years when the NSCAA named her a third-team honoree. Additionally, both her and Weimer were named Scholar All-Americans.

A streak that began in September of 2002 ran 29 consecutive weeks until Nov. 1, 2004, and saw West Virginia ranked in the national Top 25 for nearly three complete seasons.

The toughest schedule in program history awaited the Mountaineers in 2005, and at the season’s end, West Virginia had played six ranked teams in 19 matches, including eventual national champion Portland. WVU went undefeated at home for the second time,

going 7-0-0, but played the majority of its games on the road, where they battled fatigue and unfamiliar surroundings en route to a 12-6-3 final mark.

The Mountaineers found success in Big East competition, narrowly missing a spot in the conference championship match after falling 1-0 to Connecticut with minutes left in the second overtime period. But, a sixth-straight trip to the NCAA tournament awaited. WVU downed Hofstra in the first round, giving junior goalkeeper Lana Bannerman the career shutouts record with a 3-0 victory before falling to Final-Four participant Penn State in the second round.

Individual accolades were once again abundant with five being named to an all-conference team (Marisa Kanela - first team; Ashley Banks and Amanda Cicchini - second team; Lana Bannerman and Kambria Riggins - third team). Kanela, Cicchini and Riggins also earned all-region honors from Soccer Buzz and the NSCAA. Cicchini also claimed Freshman All-America recognition from Soccer Buzz.

Izzo-Brown’s 11th season running the program in 2006 saw a youthful Mountaineer squad with just two seniors go 14-4-3 and win the Big East American Division title. WVU picked up a key road win at No. 7 Penn State on its way to an 8-0-2 start. Sophomore forward Deana Everrett, a Soccer Buzz third team All-American, emerged onto the scene and led the league in scoring through the regular season on a team that set the school record for goals with 55.

West Virginia rolled to an 8-2-1 league record and advanced to the Big East semifinals before making its seventh consecutive NCAA tournament appearance in November.

The Mountaineers produced the finest season in school history in 2007, winning both the Big East regular season and tournament titles, and advancing to the NCAA Elite Eight.

Soccer Buzz and NSCAA regional coach of the year Izzo-Brown guided six Mountaineers to all-conference

honors and three players earned All-America accolades.

Forward Ashley Banks was a finalist for the 2007 Soccer Buzz National Player of the Year and a semifinalist for the prestigious Hermann Trophy. The forward’s 15 goals and 38 points as a senior were the most-ever by a senior women’s soccer player. She graduated with rankings in the top five all-time in three major offensive categories – 34 goals (3rd), 26 assists (3rd) and 94 points (3rd).

Banks collected numerous honors, including Soccer Buzz second team All-America, NSCAA third team All-America, first team all-Big East, the Big East co-Offensive Player of the Year, an NSCAA Scholar All-American and an ESPN The Magazine first team Academic All-American.

Defender Greer Barnes helped the Mountaineer defense tie a school record with 13 shutouts. She became the first defender in school history to earn first team all-Big East honors and was named a second team NSCAA All-American.

Amanda Cicchini, a two-time NSCAA all-region selection, was awarded second team NSCAA All-America honors and first team all-Big East as a junior. The three-time all-league midfielder was also named to the all-tournament team at the 2007 Big East Championship.

Since the program’s birth in 1996, the Mountaineers have had 18 consecutive non-losing seasons, and with a coaching staff that consistently recruits some of the nation’s top soccer talent, the years that continue to go by will continue to write their own story.

WVU’s 2007 team advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight.

Lisa DuCote converted the final penalty kick in West Virginia’s shootout win over Notre Dame to give the Mountaineers their first Big East Championship in 2007.

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3-1-95 West Virginia Director of Athletics Ed Pastilong announced that women’s soccer will be added as a varsity sport for the 1996 season. 8-3-95 Nikki Izzo is hired as West Virginia’s inaugural head women’s soccer coach. 3-1-96 Nikki Izzo signs program’s first recruiting class.

9-1-96 Mountaineers play first game, a 3-0 loss at Big East foe Rutgers.

9-7-96 First home game and first program win, a 4-0 victory over Providence at Mountaineer Field in front of nearly 2,000 fans.

11-3-96 Mountaineers end first season with a 10-7-2 record, earning the program’s first winning season.

11-6-96 WVU earns its first postseason honors when defender Stacey Sollmann is named to the Big East all-Rookie Team.

9-3-97 West Virginia defeats Duquesne 1-0 in its first match at the Mountaineer Soccer Complex.

10-31-98 Mountaineers earn their first Big East tournament berth with a 2-0 win over Pitt.

9-20-00 West Virginia gets its first national ranking, a No. 24 ranking by Soccer Buzz.

10-4-00 Nikki Izzo-Brown and the Mountaineers win their 50th match, a 2-0 shutout of Big EAST rival Pitt.

11-8-00 WVU makes its first appearance in the NCAA tournament, a 5-1 loss at Richmond.

11-4-01 Mountaineers win their first-ever Big East tournament match by defeating Miami 2-0.

12-9-01 Katie Barnes becomes WVU’s first women’s soccer All-American.

2-11-02 Katie Barnes becomes the first WVU women’s soccer player to enter the profes sional ranks when she is drafted by the Carolina Courage in the second round of the 2002 WUSA draft.

9-13-02 The Mountaineers defeat No. 10 Virginia on the road to notch their first-ever victory over a top 10 team. The victory is also the program’s 75th win.

9-16-02 WVU is the No. 1 ranked team in the NSCAA’s mid-Atlantic region, the first No.1 ranking in the seven-year history of the program.

10-8-02 West Virginia secures its first-ever Big East regular season divisional title with a 3-0 shutout of Notre Dame. The win is also the program’s first over the Fighting Irish.

11-15-02 WVU wins first NCAA tournament match, a 3-0 victory over Loyola (Md.) at the Mountaineer Soccer Complex.

2-2-03 Rachel Kruze becomes the second WVU women’s soccer player to enter the professional ranks when she is drafted in the fourth round of the 2003 WUSA draft by the Philadelphia Charge.

9-2-03 Chrissie Abbott is named to the Hermann Trophy watch list making her WVU’s first nominee for soccer’s top award.

11-16-03 The Mountaineers shut out Ohio State, 3-0, to advance to the Sweet 16 for the first time in school history.

WVU Women’s Soccer Timeline9-1-04 West Virginia plays Purdue in its first game in the new Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium, winning 1-0 on a goal from redshirt freshman Natalie Cocchi.

9-5-04 Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium is dedicated in front of 1,200 fans.

12-13-04 Laura Kane becomes West Virginia’s fourth All- American in four years when she is selected to the NSCAA’s third team.

9-25-05 The Mountaineers defeat St. John’s 3-0 to claim the program’s 125th victory.

9-19-06 West Virginia starts off 7-0-1 and earns its highest ranking ever in the NSCAA/adidas coaches poll at No. 6.

10-22-06 WVU locks up the Big East American Division crown with a 4-0 win over Providence; it’s the program’s second league division title ever.

9-9-07 A crowd of 887 witnessed the Mountaineers post a 1-0 win at home over #15 Penn State to give WVU 150 wins.

11-11-07 The Mountaineers win their first Big East tournament title with a penalty kick shootout win (5-3) over #9 Notre Dame following a 1-1 tie.

11-28-07 Senior forward Ashley Banks was named a semifinalist for the 2007 M.A.C. Hermann Trophy.

11-30-07 A Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium attendance record (3,000) was established in WVU’s first NCAA Elite Eight match. The Mountaineers fell 1-0 to eventual national champion USC.

12-24-07 Seniors Ashley Banks and Kim Bonilla were named to the 2007 NSCAA/adidas Scholar All-America Soccer Team, the first since Laura Kane was a two-time selection in 2003 and 2004.

Chrissie Abbott was named to the Hermann Trophy watch list on Sept. 2, 2003, making her WVU’s first nominee

for the sport’s top award.

The 2001 WVU team defeated Miami, 2-0, at the Big East Tournament, giving the program its first conference tournament victory.

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Goals1. Ashley Banks at Georgetown, 2007 3 Deana Everrett at DePaul, 2006 3 Kim Bonilla vs. St. Bonaventure, 2006 3 Ashley Banks vs. Ohio, 2004 3 Rachael Minnich vs. Ohio, 2004 3 Chrissie Abbott vs. William and Mary, 2002 3 Katie Barnes vs. Marshall, 2000 3 Katie Barnes vs. Virginia Tech, 1999 3 Rena Lippa vs. Bowling Green, 1998 310. 79 times 2 Most recent: Frances Silva vs. Kansas at Big 12 Tournament, 2013

Assists1. Frances Silva vs. Wright State, 2013 3 Kate Schwindel at Iowa State, 2012 3 Kate Schwindel vs. High Point, 2012 3 Deana Everrett vs. Syracuse, 2008 3 Katie Barnes vs. St. John’s, 2001 3 Robyn D’Aversa vs. Virginia Tech, 1999 37. 43 times 2 Most recent: Frances Silva vs. Wright State, 2013

Match RecordsPoints1. Kate Schwindel vs. High Point, 2012 7 (2G, 3A) Ashley Banks vs. Georgetown, 2007 7 (3G, 1A) Kim Bonilla vs. St. Bonaventure, 2006 7 (3G, 1A) Rachael Minnich vs. Ohio, 2004 7 (3G, 1A) Katie Barnes vs. Marshall, 2000 7 (3G, 1A) Rena Lippa vs. Bowling Green, 1998 7 (3G, 1A)7. Deana Everrett at DePaul, 2006 6 (3G, 0A) Ashley Banks vs. Ohio, 2004 6 (3G, 0A) Chrissie Abbott vs. William & Mary, 2002 6 (3G, 0A) Katie Barnes vs. Virginia Tech, 1999 6 (3G, 0A) Tonia Deligiannis vs. RMU, 1996 6 (2G, 2A) Shots1. Laura Kane vs. Seton Hall, 2004 132. Chrissie Abbott vs. Seton Hall, 2002 12 Rachel Kruze vs. Villanova, 2002 124. Kate Schwindel vs. TCU, 2013 11 Frances Silva vs. Duquesne, 2012 11 Marisa Kanela vs. Seton Hall, 2003 11 Chrissie Abbott vs. Michigan State, 2003 11 Katie Barnes vs. Seton Hall, 2001 119. Kim Bonilla at DePaul, 2006 10 Chrissie Abbott vs. Syracuse, 2000 10 Chrissie Abbott vs. Miami (Ohio), 2001 10 Chrissie Abbott vs. Miami, 2001 10 Chrissie Abbott vs. George Mason, 2002 10 Chrissie Abbott vs. Rutgers, 2002 10 Chrissie Abbott vs. Georgetown, 2002 10 Chrissie Abbott vs. Colgate, 2002 10 Goalkeeper Saves1. Stacey Adams vs. Connecticut, 1998 222. Stacey Adams vs. Rutgers, 1996 183. Stacey Adams vs. Connecticut, 1996 16 Stacey Adams vs. Boston College, 1998 165. Stacey Adams vs. Duquesne, 1996 13 Stacey Adams vs. Notre Dame, 1998 137. Stacey Adams vs. Navy, 1997 12 Stacey Adams vs. Notre Dame, 1997 12 Stacey Adams vs. Syracuse, 1998 1210. Melissa Haire vs. Butler, 1999 11

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Season RecordsGoals1. Chrissie Abbott, 2002 202. Deana Everrett, 2006 183. Katie Barnes, 2000 174. Frances Silva, 2013 15 Ashley Banks, 2007 15 Chrissie Abbott, 2001 157. Chrissie Abbott, 2003 13 Katie Barnes, 1999 13 Rena Lippa, 1998 1310. Katie Barnes, 2001 12

Assists1. Frances Silva, 2013 132. Lisa Stoia, 2003 12 Kim Bonilla, 2006 124. Katie Barnes, 2001 10 Lisa Stoia, 2003 106. Bry McCarthy, 2011 9 Blake Miller, 2010 9 Deana Everrett, 2007 9 Marisa Kanela, 2005 9 Laura Kane, 2004 9 Katie Barnes, 2000 9 Points1. Chrissie Abbott, 2002 472. Frances Silva, 2013 43 Deana Everrett, 2006 43 Katie Barnes, 2000 435. Ashley Banks, 2007 386. Chrissie Abbott, 2003 34 Katie Barnes, 2001 348. Chrissie Abbott, 2001 339. Katie Barnes, 1999 3110. Kim Bonilla, 2006 30 Shots1. Chrissie Abbott, 2002 1592. Chrissie Abbott, 2003 1363. Katie Barnes, 2001 1134. Chrissie Abbott, 2001 1075. Ashley Banks, 2007 1036. Laura Kane, 2004 1027. Katie Barnes, 2000 988. Deana Everrett, 2007 959. Frances Silva, 2013 9210. Deana Everrett, 2008 87

Matches Played1. Ashley Banks, 2007 25 Kim Bonilla, 2007 25 Kiley Harris, 2007 25 Carolyn Blank, 2007 25 Amanda Cicchini, 2007 25 Natalie Cocchi, 2007 25 Krystle Kallman, 2007 25 Lisa DuCote, 2007 25 Greer Barnes, 2007 25

Matches Started 1. Ashley Banks, 2007 25 Greer Barnes, 2007 25 Kim Bonilla, 2007 25 Carolyn Blank, 2007 25 Amanda Cicchini, 2007 25 Natalie Cocchi, 2007 25 Lisa DuCote, 2007 25 Krystle Kallman, 2007 25 Goalkeeper Saves1. Stacey Adams, 1998 1252. Stacey Adams, 1997 1133. Stacey Adams, 1996 1094. Melissa Haire, 2000 885. Kerri Butler, 2010 876. Sara Keane, 2012 84 Lana Bannerman, 2003 848. Sara Keane, 2011 809. Kerri Butler, 2009 7210. Sara Keane, 2013 67

Goals-Against Average1. Laura Finley, 2002 0.532. Kerri Butler, 2008 0.563. Kerri Butler, 2007 0.584. Lana Bannerman, 2006 0.60 5. Melissa Haire, 2002 0.716. Kerri Butler, 2010 0.82 Lana Bannerman, 2003 0.82 Laura Finley, 2001 0.829. Jen Furcht, 1996 0.8710. Melissa Haire, 2001 0.88 Stacey Adams, 1997 0.88

Shutouts (for some seasons prior to 2003, the school recognized combined shutouts)1. Kerri Butler, 2010 142. Lana Bannerman, 2006 123. Kerri Butler, 2008 114. Sara Keane, 2013 10 Lana Bannerman, 2003 10 Stacey Adams, 1997 107. Melissa Haire, 2000 9.58. Sara Keane, 2011 9 Lana Bannerman, 2005 910. Sara Keane, 2012 8

Goalkeeper Minutes1. Kerri Butler, 2010 2,201:512. Sara Keane, 2013 2,134:183. Kerri Butler, 2008 2,106:414. Lana Bannerman, 2003 2,094:105. Sara Keane, 2011 1975:496. Lana Bannerman, 2005 1,975:407. Lana Bannerman, 2006 1,960:008. Sara Keane, 2012 1905:449. Lana Bannerman, 2004 1,828:4510. Melissa Haire, 2000 1,821:51

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Goals1. Chrissie Abbott, 2000-03 532. Katie Barnes, 1998-2001 453. Deana Everrett, 2005-08 394. Frances Silva, 2010-13 385. Ashley Banks, 2004-07 346. Blake Miller, 2008-11 337. Laura Kane, 2001-04 318. Rena Lippa, 1996-98 299. Marisa Kanela, 2002-05 2810. Kate Schwindell, 2011- 26

Assists1. Lisa Stoia, 2000-03 332. Katie Barnes, 1998-2001 303. Ashley Banks, 2004-07 264. Deana Everrett, 2005-08 245. Laura Kane, 2001-04 23 Rachel Kruze, 1999-2002 237. Frances Silva, 2010-13 228. Kim Bonilla, 2004-07 21 Kate Schwindel, 2011- 2110. Marisa Kanela, 2002-05 20

Points1. Chrissie Abbott, 2000-03 1252. Katie Barnes, 1998-2001 1203. Deana Everrett, 2005-08 1024. Frances Silva, 2010-13 985. Ashley Banks, 2004-07 946. Laura Kane, 2001-04 85 Blake Miller, 2008-11 858. Marisa Kanela, 2002-05 769. Kate Schwindel, 2011- 7310. Lisa Stoia, 2000-03 71

Shots1. Chrissie Abbott, 2000-03 4722. Katie Barnes, 1998-2001 3393. Deana Everrett, 2005-08 2994. Blake Miller, 2008-11 2605. Laura Kane, 2001-04 2566. Ashley Banks, 2004-07 2467. Frances Silva, 2010-13 2388. Marisa Kanela, 2002-05 228 9. Lisa Stoia, 2000-03 22310. Kate Schwindel, 2011- 216

Career RecordsMatches Played1. Carolyn Blank, 2006-09 92 Blake Miller, 2008-11 923. Amanda Cicchini, 2005-08 89 Meghan Lewis, 2008-11 89 Bry McCarthy, 2009-12 89 Bri Rodriguez, 2009-12 89 Frances Silva, 2010-13 898. Erica Henderson, 2008-11 889. Chrissie Abbott, 2000-03 87 Natalie Cocchi, 2005-07 87 Kiley Harris, 2004-07 87 Lisa Stoia, 2000-03 87 Matches Started1. Carolyn Blank, 2006-09 922. Bri Rodriguez, 2009-12 893. Chrissie Abbott, 2000-03 87 Lisa Stoia, 2000-03 875. Lana Bannerman, 2003-06 86 Amanda Cicchini, 2005-08 867. Laura Kane, 2001-04 85 Robin Rushton, 2005-08 859. Natalie Cocchi, 2004-07 84 Frances Silva, 2010-13 84

Goalkeeper Saves1. Stacy Adams, 1996-98 3472. Lana Bannerman, 2003-06 2413. Kerri Butler, 2007-10 231 Sara Keane, 2011-13 2315. Melissa Haire, 1998-2002 189

Goals Against Average (min. 18 games played)1. Laura Finley, 2000-03 0.64 (31 matches)2. Kerri Butler, 2007-10 0.67 (82 matches)3. Lana Bannerman, 2003-06 0.82 (86 matches)4. Melissa Haire, 1998-2002 0.95 (62 matches)5. Sara Keane, 2011-13 0.96 (65 matches)

Shutouts (for some seasons prior to 2003, the school recognized combined shutouts) 1. Kerri Butler, 2007-10 442. Lana Bannerman, 2003-06 363. Sara Keane, 2011-13 274. Stacy Adams, 1996-98 24.85. Melissa Haire, 1998-2002 19.5

Goalkeeper Minutes1. Lana Bannerman, 2003-06 7,858:352. Kerri Butler, 2007-10 7,559:093. Sara Keane, 2011-13 6,015:514. Stacy Adams, 1996-98 4,804:425. Melissa Haire, 1998-2001 4,554:37

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Individual RecordsMatchGoals: 3 by Rena Lippa vs. Bowling Green, 1998; Katie Barnes vs. Virginia Tech, 1999; Katie Barnes vs. Marshall, 2000; Chrissie Abbott vs. William & Mary, 2002; Ashley Banks vs. Ohio, 2004; Rachael Minnich vs. Ohio, 2004; Kim Bonilla vs. St. Bonaven-ture, 2006; Deana Everrett vs. DePaul, 2006; Ashley Banks vs. Georgetown, 2007Assists: 3 Robyn D’Aversa vs. Virginia Tech, 1999; Katie Barnes vs. St. John’s, 2001; Deana Everrett vs. Syracuse, 2008; Kate Schwindel vs. High Point, 2012 and at Iowa State, 2012; Frances Silva vs. Wright State, 2013Points: 7 (3G, 1A) by Rena Lippa vs. Bowling Green, 1998; 7 (3G, 1A) by Katie Barnes vs. Marshall, 2000; 7 (3G, 1A) Rachael Minnich vs. Ohio, 2003; 7 (3G, 1A) Kim Bonilla vs. St. Bonaventure, 2006; 7 (3G, 1A) by Ashley Banks vs. Georgetown, 2007; 7 (2G, 3A) by Kate Schwindel vs. High Point, 2012Shots: 13 by Laura Kane vs. Seton Hall, 2004Goalkeeper Saves: 22 by Stacey Adams vs. Connecticut, 1998

SeasonGoals: 20 by Chrissie Abbott, 2002Game Winning Goals: 9 by Chrissie Abbot, 2002Multiple Goal Matches: 5 by Katie Barnes, 2000; by Chrissie Abbott, 2002Assists: 13 by Frances Silva, 2013Points: 47 (20G, 7A) by Chrissie Abbott, 2002Shots: 159 by Chrissie Abbott, 2002Matches Played: 25 by nine players, 2007Matches Started: 25 by eight players, 2007Goalkeeper Saves: 128 by Stacey Adams, 1998Goals-Against Average: 0.49 by Laura Finley, 2002Shutouts: 14 by Kerri Butler, 2010Goalkeeper Minutes: 2,201:51 by Kerri Butler, 2010Cautions: 4 by Kim Bonilla, 2006; Drea Barklage, 2011Ejections: 1 by Meghan Lewis, 2011; Kara Blosser, 2012

CareerGoals: 53 by Chrissie Abbott, 2000-03Game Winning Goals: 22 by Chrissie Abbott, 2000-03Multiple Goal Matches: 12 by Katie Barnes, 1998-2001Assists: 33 by Lisa Stoia, 2000-03Points: 125 (53G, 19A) by Chrissie Abbott, 2000-03Shots: 472 by Chrissie Abbott, 2000-03Matches Played: 92 by Carolyn Blank, 2006-09; Blake Miller, 2008-11Matches Started: 92 by Carolyn Blank, 2006-09Goalkeeper Saves: 358 by Stacey Adams, 1996-98Goals-Against Average: 0.67 by Kerri Butler, 2007-10Shutouts: 44 by Kerri Butler, 2007-10Goalkeeper Minutes: 7,858:35 by Lana Bannerman, 2003-06Cautions: 7 by Kim Bonilla, 2004-07; Drea Barklage, 2010-11Ejections: 1 by Meghan Lewis, 2011; Kara Blosser, 2012

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Top Yearly PerformancesPoints1996 Tonia Deligiannis 161997 Rena Lippa 231998 Rena Lippa 281999 Katie Barnes 312000 Katie Barnes 432001 Katie Barnes 342002 Chrissie Abbott 472003 Chrissie Abbott 342004 Marisa Kanela 262005 Marisa Kanela 272006 Deana Everrett 432007 Ashley Banks 382008 Deana Everrett 222009 Carolyn Blank 122010 Blake Miller 292011 Blake Miller 272012 Kate Schwindel 262013 Frances Silva 43

Goals1996 Tonia Deligiannis 6 Rena Lippa 61997 Rena Lippa 111998 Rena Lippa 121999 Katie Barnes 132000 Katie Barnes 172001 Chrissie Abbott 152002 Chrissie Abbott 202003 Chrissie Abbott 132004 Marisa Kanela 112005 Marisa Kanela 92006 Deana Everrett 182007 Ashley Banks 152008 Blake Miller 102009 Megan Mischler 52010 Blake Miller 102011 Blake Miller 102012 Frances Silva 112013 Frances Silva 15

Assists1996 Stacey Sollmann 71997 Stacey Sollmann 51998 Katie Barnes 61999 Rachel Kruze 62000 Katie Barnes 92001 Katie Barnes 102002 Lisa Stoia 102003 Lisa Stoia 122004 Laura Kane 92005 Marisa Kanela 92006 Kim Bonilla 122007 Deana Everrett 92008 Deana Everrett 82009 Caroline Szwed 62010 Blake Miller 92011 Bry McCarthy 92012 Kate Schwindel 82013 Frances Silva 13

Saves1996 Stacey Adams 1091997 Stacey Adams 1211998 Stacey Adams 1281999 Tera Berardi 512000 Melissa Haire 882001 Melissa Haire 372002 Laura Finley 382003 Lana Bannerman 842004 Lana Bannerman 442005 Lana Bannerman 612006 Lana Bannerman 522007 Mallory Beck 332008 Kerri Butler 432009 Kerri Butler 722010 Kerri Butler 872011 Sara Keane 802012 Sara Keane 842013 Sara Keane 67

Goals-Against Average1996 Stacey Adams 2.101997 Stacey Adams 1.231998 Stacey Adams 1.121999 Tera Berardi 1.452000 Melissa Haire 0.952001 Laura Finley 0.822002 Laura Finley 0.492003 Lana Bannerman 0.822004 Lana Bannerman 0.982005 Lana Bannerman 0.922006 Lana Bannerman 0.602007 Kerri Butler 0.892008 Kerri Butler 0.562009 Kerri Butler 0.672010 Kerri Butler 0.822011 Sara Keane 0.912012 Sara Keane 0.942013 Sara Keane 1.01

Goalkeeper Minutes1996 Stacey Adams 1,5401997 Stacey Adams 1,7651998 Stacey Adams 1,7751999 Tera Berardi 1,1192000 Melissa Haire 1,8882001 Melissa Haire 1,1292002 Laura Finley 1,1122003 Lana Bannerman 2,0952004 Lana Bannerman 1,8292005 Lana Bannerman 1,9652006 Lana Bannerman 1,9562007 Mallory Beck 1,218:422008 Kerri Butler 2,106:412009 Kerri Butler 2,161:102010 Kerri Butler 2,201:512011 Sara Keane 1,975:492012 Sara Keane 1,905:442013 Sara Keane 2,134:18

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Team RecordsMatchGoals:8 vs. Syracuse, 2008 vs. St. Bonaventure, 20067 vs. Ohio, 20046 vs. High Point, 2012 vs. Pitt, 2004 vs. Virginia Tech, 1999 vs. Bowling Green, 1998 vs. St. Francis, Pa., 19975 19 times, most recent: vs. Towson, 2012

Assists:9 vs. Ohio, 20048 vs. St. Bonaventure, 20066 vs. Wright State, 2013 vs. High Point, 2012 vs. Seton Hall, 2011 vs. Syracuse, 2008 vs. Bowling Green, 2007 vs. Bowling Green, 19985 14 times, most recent: vs. Towson, 2012

Points:24 vs. St. Bonaventure, 200623 vs. Ohio, 200422 vs. Syracuse, 200818 vs. High Point, 2012 vs. Bowling Green, 199817 vs. Virginia Tech, 1999 vs. Central Florida, 199916 vs. Seton Hall, 201115 vs. Towson, 2012 vs. Syracuse, 2011 vs. Xavier, 2007 vs. James Madison, 2006 vs. Radford, 2003 vs. St. John’s, 2001 vs. Robert Morris, 1996

Shots:49 vs. Seton Hall, 200344 vs. St. Bonaventure, 200643 vs. St. John’s, 200441 vs. Duquesne, 201237 vs. Western Michigan, 200636 vs. Radford, 2003 vs. Providence, 200235 vs. TCU, 2013 vs. George Mason, 200234 vs. VCU, 1999 vs. Miami (Fla.), 200132 vs. Villanova, 200031 vs. Navy, 2007 vs. Syracuse, 2004 vs. Seton Hall, 2004

Fewest Shots Allowed:0 vs. USF, 2007 vs. Binghamton, 2006 vs. Robert Morris, 19961 vs. Towson, 2008 vs. Syracuse, 2006 vs. Jacksonville State, 20022 vs. Wright State, 2013 vs. Purdue, 2011 vs. Cincinnati, 2007 vs. Providence, 2007 vs. Syracuse, 2005 vs. USF, 2005 vs. Providence, 2005 vs. Georgetown, 2004 vs. James Madison, 2003 vs. Syracuse, 2002

Goalkeeper Saves:22 vs. Connecticut, 199818 vs. Rutgers, 199616 vs. Connecticut, 199613 vs. Duquesne, 199611 vs. Butler, 199910 vs. Notre Dame, 1999 vs. Ohio State, 1996 vs. Notre Dame, 2000

Corner Kicks:18 vs. Villanova, 200817 vs. Seton Hall, 200116 vs. Binghamton, 2006 vs. Syracuse, 200915 vs. St. John’s, 2007 vs. Radford, 200414 vs. TCU, 2013 vs. Radford, 200313 vs. Wright State, 2013 vs. Richmond, 2013 vs. Duquesne, 2012 vs. Seton Hall, 2011 vs. Villanova, 2010 at Syracuse, 2007 vs. Syracuse, 2006

Fouls:24 vs. Notre Dame, 200723 vs. St. John’s, 199820 vs. SMU, 200419 vs. Miami, Fla., 2012 vs. Ohio State, 1998 vs. St. Francis, Pa., 1996 vs. Pitt, 199618 vs. Villanova, 200617 vs. Boston College, 2004 vs. Georgetown, 1998 vs. Villanova, 1998 vs. St. John’s, 2006

SeasonMost Goals: 55 in 2006Fewest Goals: 22 in 2009Most Assists: 47 in 2007 and 2013Fewest Assists: 17 in 1997Most Points: 150 in 2002, 2006Fewest Points: 66 in 2009Most Shots: 516 in 2007Fewest Shots: 202 in 1997Most Shutouts: 14 in 2010Most Saves: 122 in 1997Fewest Saves: 48 in 2008Most Corner Kicks: 160 in 2008Fewest Corner Kicks: 51 in 1996Most Fouls: 233 in 2007Fewest Fouls: 117 in 1999Most Wins: 18 in 2002, 2007, 2010Fewest Wins: 9 in 1999Most Losses: 9 in 1999Fewest Losses: 3 in 2002, 2008Most Ties: 6 in 2008, 2009Fewest Ties: 0 in 2004, 2011

NCAA Tournament Appearances2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 (Sweet 16), 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 (Elite Eight), 2008, 2009, 2010 (Sweet 16), 2011, 2012, 2013

Big East Tournament Champions2007, 2010, 2011

Big East Division Champions2002, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011

Big East Tournament Appearances1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 (Champions), 2008, 2009, 2010 (Champions), 2011 (Champions)

Big 12 Tournament Champions2013

Big 12 Regular Season Champions2012, 2013

Big 12 Tournament Appearances2012, 2013 (Champions)

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Class RecordsFreshman Goals Year Games Goals Avg.1. Blake Miller 2008 23 10 0.432. Ashley Banks 2004 21 8 0.38 3. Erica Henderson 2008 21 6 0.28 Tonia Deligiannis 1996 19 6 0.31 Kate Schwindel 2011 22 6 0.27

Freshman Assists Year Games Assists Avg.1. Ashley Banks 2004 21 8 0.382. Stacey Sollmann 1996 19 7 0.37 Kate Schwindel 2011 22 7 0.314. Katie Barnes 1998 19 6 0.32 Rachel Kruze 1999 19 6 0.32 Lisa Stoia 2000 21 6 0.29 Caroline Szwed 2009 23 6 0.26

Freshman Points Year Games Points Avg.1. Ashley Banks 2004 21 24 1.142. Blake Miller 2008 23 21 0.913. Kate Schwindel 2011 22 19 0.864. Tonia Deligiannis 1996 19 16 0.845. Erica Henderson 2008 21 13 0.61

Sophomore Goals Year Games Goals Avg.1. Deana Everrett 2006 21 18 0.852. Chrissie Abbott 2001 21 15 0.713. Katie Barnes 1999 19 13 0.684. Laura Kane 2002 21 10 0.485. Kate Schwindel 2012 20 9 0.45

Sophomore Assists Year Games Assists Avg.1. Laura Kane 2002 21 8 0.38 Kate Schwindel 2012 20 8 0.403. Deana Everrett 2006 21 7 0.33 Ashley Banks 2005 21 7 0.33 Bri Rodriguez 2010 24 7 0.29

Sophomore Points Year Games Points Avg.1. Deana Everrett 2006 21 43 2.042. Chrissie Abbott 2001 21 33 1.573. Katie Barnes 1999 19 31 1.634. Laura Kane 2002 21 28 1.335. Kate Schwindel 2012 20 26 1.30

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Junior Goals Year Games Goals Avg.1. Chrissie Abbott 2002 22 20 0.912. Katie Barnes 2000 21 17 0.813. Rena Lippa 1997 19 11 0.58 Marisa Kanela 2004 21 11 0.58 Frances Silva 2012 20 11 0.55 Kate Schwindel 2013 18 11 0.61

Junior Assists Year Games Assists Avg.1. Kim Bonilla 2006 21 12 0.572. Lisa Stoia 2002 22 10 0.453. Bry McCarthy 2011 22 9 0.40 Blake Miller 2010 24 9 0.38 Katie Barnes 2000 21 9 0.43 Deana Everrett 2007 23 9 0.39

Junior Points Year Games Points Avg.1. Chrissie Abbott 2002 22 47 2.142. Katie Barnes 2000 21 43 2.053. Kim Bonilla 2006 21 30 1.424. Deana Everrett 2007 21 29 1.26 Blake Miller 2010 24 29 1.21

Senior Goals Year Games Goals Avg.1. Ashley Banks 2007 25 15 0.60 Frances Silva 2013 23 15 0.653. Chrissie Abbott 2003 23 13 0.574. Rena Lippa 1998 19 12 0.63 Katie Barnes 2001 21 12 0.57

Senior Assists Year Games Assists Avg.1. Frances Silva 2013 23 13 0.572. Lisa Stoia 2003 23 12 0.523. Katie Barnes 2001 21 10 0.484. Laura Kane 2004 21 9 0.435. Marisa Kanela 2005 21 9 0.43

Senior Points Year Games Points Avg.1. Frances Silva 2013 23 43 1.872. Ashley Banks 2005 25 38 1.523. Chrissie Abbott 2003 23 34 1.47 Katie Barnes 2001 21 34 1.625. Rena Lippa 1998 19 28 1.47

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Dick Dlesk Stadium RecordsWest Virginia RecordsGoals: 8 (2x vs. Syracuse 11/28/09 and St. Bonaventure 9/10/06)

Assists: 8 (vs. St. Bonaventure 9/10/06)

Points: 24 (vs. St. Bonaventure 9/10/06)

Shots: 44 (vs. Binghamton 9/3/06) .

Saves: 9 (vs. Penn State 8/20/10)

Fouls: 24 (vs. Notre Dame 11/11/07)

Corners: 18 (vs. Villanova 10/19/08)

Opponent RecordsGoals: 4 (Kentucky 9/15/13)

Assists: 4 (Notre Dame 10/1/04)

Points: 10 (Notre Dame 10/1/04; Kentucky 9/15/13)

Shots: 23 ( Penn State 8/20/10)

Saves: 18 (Binghamton 9/3/06)

Fouls: 23 (Providence 10/24/10)

Corners: 11 (Penn State 8/20/10)

Other RecordsFirst game: WVU, 1 Purdue 0 September 1, 2004

First goal: Natalie Cocchi vs. Purdue September 1, 2004

First WVU goal: Natalie Cocchi vs. Purdue September 1, 2004

First opponent goal: Kristen Weiss, Virginia September 5, 2004

First WVU assist: Laura Kane vs. Arizona September 10, 2004

First opponent assist: Sarah Huffman, Virginia; September 5, 2004

Top 25 Crowds for Women’s Soccer at DDSS (2004-present)Date Crowd Opponent Result11-30-07 3,000 #8 USC** L, 0-18-31-12 2,057 #6 Penn State L, 1-211-12-10 1,688 Morehead State** W, 2-09-21-08 1,615 #6 Virginia W, 3-011-16-13 1,610 Rutgers** T, 0-0 2OT (WVU won PK, 3-0)10-4-13 1,553 Texas W, 2-111-6-11 1,550 Louisville* W, 2-010-12-08 1,407 Connecticut T, 0-0 2OT10-2-09 1,382 #8 Notre Dame L, 3-2 OT11-4-11 1,380 Georgetown* W, 5-19-19-10 1,376 #5 Virginia W, 1-09-25-11 1,375 Rutgers W, 1-0 OT8-30-13 1,310 Central Michigan W, 4-08-20-10 1,277 #11 Penn State L, 1-2 OT11-11-07 1,213 #9 Notre Dame* T, 1-1 2OT9-5-04 1,208 #10 Virginia L, 0-110-12-12 1,207 #20 Baylor T, 1-1 2OT9-21-12 1,206 Texas Tech W, 3-29-1-11 1,177 #18 Ohio State L, 0-29-11-08 1,137 Kentucky W, 1-09-6-09 1,102 Boston T, 0-0 2OT10-18-13 1,091 Kansas W, 2-08-23-09 1,079 Ohio State T, 0-0 2OT9-18-11 1,077 #8 Marquette W, 3-110-19-08 1,036 Villanova W, 2-1 OT

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YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTSYear Coach Captains Record1996 Nikki Izzo Kristin Cholewa, Tonia Deligiannis, Rena Lippa 10-7-2

1997 Nikki Izzo Rena Lippa, Nikki Garzon, Stacey Sollman 11-6-2

1998 Nikki Izzo Rena Lippa, Nikki Garzon, Stacey Sollmann 11-6-2

1999 Nikki Izzo Melissa Finkle, Stacey Sollmann, Ann Sorensen, Danielle Turrie 9-9-1

2000 Nikki Izzo-Brown Katie Barnes 15-6-0

2001 Nikki Izzo-Brown Katie Barnes 15-5-1

2002 Nikki Izzo-Brown Melissa Haire, Rachel Kruze, Shawna Toth 18-3-1

2003 Nikki Izzo-Brown Chrissie Abbott, Lisa Stoia 17-4-2

2004 Nikki Izzo-Brown Leslie Barden, Laura Kane, Ashley Weimer 15-6-0

2005 Nikki Izzo-Brown Karrie Hutchins, Kambria Riggins, Marisa Kanela 12-6-3

2006 Nikki Izzo-Brown Cathy Abel, Lana Bannerman 14-4-3

2007 Nikki Izzo-Brown Ashley Banks, Natalie Cocchi, Kiley Harris 18-5-2

2008 Nikki Izzo-Brown Carolyn Blank, Deana Everrett, Robin Rushton 14-3-6

2009 Nikki Izzo-Brown Mallory Beck, Carolyn Blank, Nicole Mailloux 10-7-6

2010 Nikki Izzo-Brown Ashtin Larkin, Meghan Lewis, Sydney Metheny 18-5-1

2011 Nikki Izzo-Brown Drea Barklage, Chelsey Corroto, Meghan Lewis, Blake Miller 17-5-0

2012 Nikki Izzo-Brown Bry McCarthy, Bri Rodriguez, Mallory Smith 11-5-4

2013 Nikki Izzo-Brown Sara Keane, Frances Silva, Caroline Szwed 16-4-3

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Opponent Records at DDSSIndividualGoals: 3 by Jenny Heft and Jenny Streiffer, Notre Dame, 1998

Assists: 4 by Margaret Tietjen, Connecticut, 1996

Points: 7 (3G, 1A) by Jenny Heft, Notre Dame, 1998; by Cindy Daws, Notre Dame, 1996

Shots: 13 by Jen Carlson, Connecticut, 1997

Goalkeeper Saves: 16 by Carolina Hines, Providence, 2002; Renee Leone, Saint Francis, Pa., November, 1997

TeamGoals: 12 by Connecticut, 1996

Assists: 21 by Connecticut, 1996

Points: 45 by Connecticut, 1996

Shots: 45 by Connecticut, 1996

Goalkeeper Saves: 18 by Binghamton, 2006

Corner Kicks: 14 by Connecticut, 1998

Fouls: 23 by Providence, 2010

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NSCAA Team GPA Award (min. GPA 3.0)2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

CoSIDA Women’s Soccer Academic All-America of the Year Frances Silva 2013

CoSIDA Academic All-AmericaFrances Silva 2013, first teamAshley Banks 2007, first teamMelissa Haire 2002, second team; 2001, third teamChristen Seaman 2002, first team

CoSIDA Academic All-DistrictAmanda Hill 2013Frances Silva 2013Chelsey Corroto 2009, second team; 2010-11 first teamBri Rodriguez 2010, second teamDeana Everrett 2008, second teamRobin Rushton 2008, second teamAshley Banks 2006 first team; 2007, first teamKrystle Kallman 2007, second teamKim Bonilla 2006Karrie Hutchins 2005Ashley Weimer 2003, 2004Laura Kane 2002, 2004Christen Seaman 2002Melissa Haire 2001, 2002

NSCAA Scholar All-AmericanFrances Silva 2013Bri Rodriguez 2012Ashley Banks 2007Kim Bonilla 2007Marisa Kanela 2005Ashley Weimer 2004Laura Kane 2003, 2004Melissa Haire 2002Stacey Sollmann 1999

NSCAA Scholar All-RegionJess Crowder 2013, honorable mentionFrances Silva 2013, first team, 2012, third teamBri Rodriguez 2012, first teamSara Keane 2013, honorable mention; 2012, honorable mentionChelsey Corroto 2010, third teamAshtin Larkin 2010, third teamMeghan Lewis 2010, second teamHeather Saffel 2009, honorable mentionLisa DuCote 2008, honorable mentionDeana Everrett 2008, second teamKelsey Fowler 2008, honorable mention

Academic HonorsRobin Rushton 2008, honorable mention; 2007, honorable mentionAshley Banks 2007, first team; 2006, first teamKim Bonilla 2007, first teamLisa DuCote 2007, honorable mentionKrystle Kallman 2007, honorable mentionCathy Abel 2006, third team

Big 12 Scholor Athlete of the YearFrances Silva 2013

All-Big 12 Academic Soccer TeamCarly Black 2013, first teamJess Crowder 2013, first team; 2012, first teamLeah Emaus 2013, first teamAmanda Hill 2013, first teamSara Keane 2013, first team; 2012, first teamKate Schwindel 2013, first team; 2012, second teamFrances Silva 2013, first team; 2012, first teamAnnalika Steyn 2013, second team Caroline Szwed 2013, first team Kailey Utley 2013, first teamKara Blosser 2012, first teamAli Connelly 2012, first teamBri Rodriguez 2012, first team

Academic All-Big 12 Rookie TeamKadeisha Buchanan 2013Ashley Lawrence 2013Daniela Neves 2013Ashley Woolpert 2013 Halie Conroy 2012Leah Emaus 2012Mia Gunter 2012Amanda Hill 2012Noelle Honeycutt 2012Kailey Utley 2012

Big East Female Scholar Athlete of the YearKiley Harris 2007Ashley Weimer 2004Melissa Haire 2002Stacey Sollmann 1999Stacey Adams 1998

Rhodes Scholar NomineeAshley Weimer 2004

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M.A.C. Hermann Trophy FinalistChrissie Abbott 2003

M.A.C. Hermann Trophy SemifinalistFrances Silva 2013Ashley Banks 2007Chrissie Abbott 2003

M.A.C. Hermann Trophy Watch ListFrances Silva 2013*Bry McCarthy 2012Bri Rodriguez 2011Carolyn Blank 2009Greer Barnes 2008Amanda Cicchini 2007, 2008Ashley Banks 2007Deana Everrett 2006*Chrissie Abbott 2003* was added to the list during the season

Soccer America College MVPFrances Silva 2013, second teamGreer Barnes 2008, second teamAmanda Cicchini 2007, first teamChrissie Abbott 2002

NSCAA First Team All-AmericaLisa Stoia 2003Chrissie Abbott 2002Katie Barnes 2001

NSCAA Second Team All-AmericaKadeisha Buchanan 2013Frances Silva 2013Carolyn Blank 2008, 2009Greer Barnes 2007Amanda Cicchini 2007Chrissie Abbott 2003Lisa Stoia 2002

Athletic Honors

NSCAA Third Team All-AmericaBry McCarthy 2012Greer Barnes 2008Ashley Banks 2007Laura Kane 2004

Umbro/Soccer News Net Player of the Year FinalistAshley Banks 2007

Soccer Buzz Player of the Year FinalistAshley Banks 2007Chrissie Abbott 2002, 2003

Soccer Buzz First Team All-AmericaLisa Stoia 2003Chrissie Abbott 2002

Soccer Buzz Second Team All-AmericaGreer Barnes 2008Carolyn Blank 2008Ashley Banks 2007Greer Barnes 2007Chrissie Abbott 2003Lisa Stoia 2002Katie Barnes 2001

Soccer Buzz Third Team All-AmericaAmanda Cicchini 2007Deana Everrett 2006Katie Barnes 2000

Soccer Buzz Honorable Mention All-AmericaLisa Stoia 2001

Soccer Buzz Freshman All-AmericaBlake Miller 2008, fourth teamCarolyn Blank 2006, fourth teamAmanda Cicchini 2005, second teamAshley Banks 2004, second teamLana Bannerman 2003, honorable mentionLisa Stoia 2000, second team

NSCAA All-RegionCoach of the YearNikki Izzo-Brown 2000, 2002, 2007, 2013

Regional Assistant Coach of the YearLisa Stoia 2010

First TeamKadeisha Buchanan 2013Ashley Lawrence 2013Frances Silva 2013Bry McCarthy 2011, 2012Bri Rodriguez 2010Carolyn Blank 2008, 2009Greer Barnes 2007, 2008Ashley Banks 2007Amanda Cicchini 2007Laura Kane 2004Chrissie Abbott 2002, 2003Lisa Stoia 2002, 2003Katie Barnes 2000, 2001

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Second TeamBri Rodriguez 2012Kate Schwindel 2012, 2013Erica Henderson 2010Carolyn Blank 2007Deana Everrett 2006, 2007Amanda Cicchini 2006Marisa Kanela 2004, 2005Kambria Riggins 2005Rachel Kruze 2002Jennifer Lewis 2002Chrissie Abbott 2001Lisa Stoia 2001

Third TeamBlake Miller 2011Kerri Butler 2010Bry McCarthy 2010Nicole Mailloux 2009Megan Mischler 2009Amanda Cicchini 2005, 2008Ashley Weimer 2004Rachel Kruze 2000Lisa Stoia 2000

Soccer Buzz All-Mid-Atlantic RegionCoach of the YearNikki Izzo-Brown 2000, 2002, 2007

First TeamBri Rodriguez 2010Greer Barnes 2007, 2008Carolyn Blank 2008Ashley Banks 2007Amanda Cicchini 2006, 2007Deana Everrett 2006Laura Kane 2004Chrissie Abbott 2002, 2003Lisa Stoia 2001, 2002, 2003Katie Barnes 2000, 2001

Second TeamErica Henderson 2010Kerri Butler 2008Deana Everrett 2007, 2008Carolyn Blank 2007Kim Bonilla 2006Amanda Cicchini 2005Marisa Kanela 2005Kambria Riggins 2005Ashley Weimer 2004Jennifer Lewis 2002, 2003Rachel Kruze 2002Chrissie Abbott 2001Lisa Stoia 2000Stacey Sollman 1998, 1999

Third TeamBry McCarthy 2010Amanda Cicchini 2008Lana Bannerman 2006Ashley Weimer 2003Laura Kane 2002Rachel Kruze 2000, 2001Katie Barnes 1999Stacey Stollman 1997

Soccer Buzz Regional All-Freshman TeamErica Henderson 2008Blake Miller 2008Megan Mischler 2007Carolyn Blank 2006Amanda Cicchini 2005Ashley Banks 2004Lana Bannerman 2003Nicole Cauzillo 2003Marisa Kanela 2002Lisa Zanti 2001Lisa Stoia 2000Katie Barnes 1999Vanessa Heppeler 1998Stacey Stollmann 1997

Big 12 Honors (2012-present)Big 12 Coach of the YearNikki Izzo-Brown 2012, 2013

Big 12 Offensive Player of the YearFrances Silva 2013

Big 12 Defensive Player of the YearKadeisha Buchanan 2013Bry McCarthy 2012

Big12 Newcomer of the YearKadeisha Buchanan 2013

All-Big 12First TeamKadeisha Buchanan 2013Ashley Lawrence 2013Kate Schwindel 2013, 2012Frances Silva 2013Bry McCarthy 2012Bri Rodriguez 2012

Second TeamAmanda Hill 2013Frances Silva 2012

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Big 12 All-Newcomer TeamCarly Black 2013Kadeisha Buchanan 2013Ashley Lawrence 2013Leah Emaus 2012Kara Blosser 2012Kelsie Maloney 2012

Big 12 Tournament Offensive MVPFrances Silva 2013

Big 12 Tournament Defensive MVPKadeisha Buchanan 2013

Big 12 All-Tournament TeamKadeisha Buchanan 2013Sara Keane 2013Ashley Lawrence 2013Frances Silva 2013

Big East Honors (1996-2011)Big East Coach of the YearNikki Izzo-Brown 2001, 2002

Big East Offensive Player of the YearAshley Banks 2007Chrissie Abbott 2002Katie Barnes 2000, 2001

Big East Rookie of the YearKate Schwindel 2011Ashley Banks 2004Lisa Stoia 2000

Big East Midfielder of the YearCarolyn Blank 2008Lisa Stoia 2002, 2003

All-Big EastFirst TeamBlake Miller 2011Bri Rodriguez 2010Carolyn Blank 2008, 2009Greer Barnes 2007, 2008Amanda Cicchini 2006, 2007, 2008Ashley Banks 2007Deana Everrett 2006Marisa Kanela 2005Laura Kane 2003, 2004Chrissie Abbott 2002, 2003Lisa Stoia 2001, 2002, 2003Katie Barnes 2000, 2001

Second TeamSara Keane 2011Bry McCarthy 2011Kate Schwindel 2011Frances Silva 2011Kerri Butler 2010Blake Miller 2010Megan Mischler 2010Deana Everrett 2008Carolyn Blank 2007Lana Bannerman 2006

Greer Barnes 2006Amanda Cicchini 2005Ashley Banks 2004, 2005Ashley Weimer 2004Marisa Kanela 2004Laura Kane 2002Chrissie Abbott 2001Rachel Kruze 2000, 2002Lisa Stoia 2000Katie Barnes 1999Stacey Sollmann 1997

Third Team (started in 2005)Bry McCarthy 2010Nicole Mailloux 2009Megan Mischler 2008, 2009Deana Everrett 2007Kim Bonilla 2006Lana Bannerman 2005Kambria Riggins 2005

Honorable MentionBlake Miller 2008Kim Bonilla 2007

All-Rookie Team (reappeared in 2009)Sara Keane 2011Kate Schwindel 2011Frances Silva 2010Bri Rodriguez 2009Caroline Szwed 2009

Nicole Cauzillo 2003Marisa Kanela 2002Kambria Riggins 2002Laura Kane 2001Chrissie Abbott 2000Lisa Stoia 2000Rachel Kruze 1999Vanessa Heppeler 1997Stacey Sollmann 1996

Big East Championship All-Tournament Team (started in 2007)Sara Keane 2011Bry McCarthy 2010, 2011Blake Miller 2010, 2011Kate Schwindel 2011Frances Silva 2011Kerri Butler 2010Meghan Lewis 2010Megan Mischler 2010Bri Rodriguez 2009Carolyn Blank 2008Erica Henderson 2008Greer Barnes 2007Carolyn Blank 2007Kim Bonilla 2007Kerri Butler 2007Amanda Cicchini 2007Robin Rushton 2007

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Big East Championship Most Outstanding Offensive Player (started in 2007)Blake Miller 2011Meghan Lewis 2010Kim Bonilla 2007

Big East Championship Most Outstanding Defensive Player (started in 2007)Bry McCarthy 2011Kerri Butler 2010Carolyn Blank 2007

National Strength and Conditioning Association All-AmericaErica Henderson 2011Robin Rushton 2008Kelsey Fowler 2007Lana Bannerman 2006Karrie Hutchins 2005Lisa Stoia 2004Katie Barnes 2002

WVU Fred Schaus Captain’s AwardCarolyn Blank 2010Ashley Banks 2008Laura Kane 2005Katie Barnes 2001

WVU Red Brown CupKarrie Hutchins 2006 Chrissie Abbott 2004

WVU Sports Hall of FameKatie Barnes 2012

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All-Time Record in RegulationYear Home Road Neutral Overall1996 5-3 4-4 - 9-71997 7-2 3-3 - 10-51998 6-1 4-3 - 10-41999 7-2 1-7 1-0 9-92000 7-0 6-2 1-0 14-22001 7-2 3-1 1-1 11-42002 8-1 6-2 3-0 17-32003 10-1 5-2 2-0 17-32004 5-5 7-1 2-0 14-62005 7-0 3-5 2-0 12-52006 7-1 5-1 1-2 13-42007 12-2 5-2 0-1 17-52008 7-0 3-2 2-0 12-22009 6-0 3-3 1-2 10-52010 9-0 3-4 3-0 15-42011 10-2 4-3 1-0 15-52012 6-2 3-0 1-2 10-42013 8-1 2-2 4-1 14-4Totals 134-25 70-47 25-9 229-81

All-Time Record in OvertimesYear Home Road Neutral Overall1996 1-0-1 0-0-1 - 1-0-21997 0-1-1 1-0-1 - 1-1-21998 0-1-1 1-1-1 - 1-2-21999 - - 0-0-1 0-0-12000 0-1-0 1-3-0 - 1-4-02001 1-0-0 2-1-1 1-0-0 4-1-12002 1-0-0 0-0-1 - 1-0-12003 0-1-0 0-0-1 0-0-1 0-1-22004 - 1-0-0 - 1-0-02005 - 0-0-3 0-1-0 0-1-32006 1-0-2 0-0-1 - 1-0-32007 1-0-1 0-0-1 - 1-0-22008 2-0-2 0-0-2 0-1-2 2-1-62009 0-1-2 0-0-4 0-1-0 0-2-62010 1-1-1 2-0-0 - 3-1-12011 1-0-0 1-0-0 - 2-0-02012 0-1-3 1-0-1 - 1-1-42013 1-0-1 1-0-2 - 2-0-3Totals 10-7-15 11-5-20 1-3-4 22-15-39

All-Time Record in Penalty Kick Shootouts3-2

Regulation, Overtime, PK and Miscellaneous Records

Miscellaneous RecordsLongest Winning Streak: 14 in 2010Longest Unbeaten Streak (includes ties): 18 in 2002Longest Losing Streak: 4 in 1999Consecutive Matches Scored In: 18 in 2002 18 in 2012-13 (last game of 2012, snapped on Oct. 27, 2013)Consecutive Shutouts: 7 in 1996, 2002Consecutive Shutout Minutes: 678:33 in 1996Consecutive Matches Without Scoring: 4 in 1999All-Time Record: 251-96-39All-Time Home Record: 144-32-15All-Time Road Record: 81-52-20All-Time Neutral Record: 26-12-4All-Time Regulation Record: 229-81-0All-Time Overtime Record: 22-15-39

Megan Mischler and the 2010 Mountaineers won a record 14 straight matches.

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Fastest Goals ScoredTime Name Date Opponent0:55 Kate Schwindel September, 30, 2011 Away at Georgetown1:17 Kambria Riggins September 5, 2003 Neutral vs. New Hampshire1:18 Bry McCarthy August, 17, 2012 Home vs. La Salle1:29 Carolyn Blank, November 13, 2009 Neutral vs. Loyola1:43 Laura Kane October 6, 2002 Home vs. Notre Dame1:47 Kim Bonilla September 22, 2006 Home vs. Syracuse1:57 Megan Mischler September 21, 2008 Home vs. Virginia2:31 Lisa Stoia October 21, 2001 Home vs. Georgetown2:44 Laura Kane September 7, 2003 Away at James Madison2:52 Kate Schwindel August 25, 2013 Neutral vs. Syracuse2:54 Lisa Zanti September 24, 2003 Home vs. Binghamton3:12 Caroline Szwed October 22, 2010 Home vs. Connecticut3:17 Cathy Abel November 14, 2004 Away at Texas3:32 Katie Barnes September 14, 1999 Home vs. Virginia Tech3:57 Blake Miller November 4, 2011 Home vs. Georgetown3:59 Robyn D’Aversa October 21, 1998 Home vs. Ohio4:02 Laura Kane September 8, 2002 Home vs. George Mason4:17 Frances Silva August 23, 2013 Away at Penn State4:18 Nicole Cauzillo September 14, 2003 Home vs. St. John’s4:30 Marisa Kanela October 30, 2005 Away at Villanova4:32 Marisa Kanela October 22, 2004 Away at Radford4:45 Deana Everrett September 28, 2007 Home vs. St. John’s4:50 Laura Kane September 19, 2003 Away at Connecticut

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All - Time Televised GamesYear Network Opponent (Date) Result Misc.2013 FOX Sports 1 vs. Oklahoma State (11/10/13) W, 1-0 Big 12 Soccer Tournament Final 2013 Fox College Sports at Oklahoma (10/25/13) W, 2-1 (2OT) Clinch Big 12 Regular-Season title2013 FSN Plus at Baylor (9/29/13) W, 4-3 Regular Season 2012 Longhorn Network at Texas (10/26/12) W, 1-0 (OT) Regular Season2012 FOX Soccer OKLAHOMA (10/18/12) W, 2-0 Regular Season2011 CBS Sports Network LOUISVILLE (11/6/11) W, 2-0 Big East Tournament2011 CBS Sports Network GEORGETOWN (11/4/11) W, 5-1 Big East Tournament2011 CBS Sports Network RUTGERS (9/25/11) W, 1-0 (OT) Regular Season2010 CBS Sports Network vs. USF (11/07/10) 1-0, W Big East Tournament2010 CBS Sports Network vs. Connecticut (11/05/10) 2-0, W Big East Tournament2009 CSTV vs. Marquette (11/06/09) 0-1, L Big East Tournament2009 Cox at Providence (10/25/09) 1-0, W Regular Season2009 Cox at Connecticut (10/23/09) 0-0, T (2OT) Regular Season2009 ESPNU NOTRE DAME (10/02/09) 2-3, L (OT) Regular Season2009 Bright House Sports Network at USF (09/27/09) 1-2, L Regular Season2009 West Virginia PBS TENNESSEE (09/20/09) 1-0, W Regular Season2009 West Virginia PBS BOSTON (09/06/09) 0-0, T (2OT) Regular Season2008 CSTV vs. Connecticut (11/07/08) 1-1, T (2OT)* Big East Tournament2008 Bright House Sports Network at USF (10/26/08) 2-0, W Regular Season2008 West Virginia PBS VILLANOVA (10/19/08) 2-1, W (OT) Regular Season2008 ESPNU CONNECTICUT (10/12/08) 0-0, T (2OT) Regular Season2008 West Virginia PBS SYRACUSE (09/28/08) 8-0, W Regular Season2008 Fox Soccer Channel KENTUCKY (09/11/08) 1-0, W Regular Season2007 CSTV NOTRE DAME (11/11/07) 1-1, T (2OT)** Big East Tournament2007 CSTV LOUISVILLE (11/09/07) 1-0, W (2OT) Big East Tournament2006 ESPNU vs. Rutgers (11/03/06) 2-3, L Big East Tournament2005 CSTV vs. Connecticut (11/04/05) 0-1, L (2OT) Big East Tournament2003 CSTV vs. Villanova (11/07/03) 0-0, T (2OT)*** Big East Tournament2003 CSTV at Tennessee (09/28/03) 2-0, W Regular Season2002 Fox Sports Net Pittsburgh at Connecticut (11/10/02) 0-1, L Big East Tournament2001 Fox Sports Net Pittsburgh vs. Notre Dame (11/12/01) 1-2, L Big East Tournament

*UCONN advanced on PKs, 4-2**WVU advanced on PKs, 5-3***NOVA advanced on PKs, 5-4

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All-AmericansKatie BARNES2001 NSCAA First Team All-American2001 Soccer Buzz Second Team All-American2000 Soccer Buzz Third Team All-American

West Virginia’s first women’s soccer All-American, Katie Barnes rewrote the Mountaineer record book during her tenure at WVU. The Mason, Ohio, native started every match in her career and helped lead the Mountaineers to their first-ever NCAA tournament appearance as a junior in 2000.

That season, Barnes scored 17 goals and added nine assists for a 43-point season. At the time, no women’s soccer player boasted better seasonal numbers. The forward was a two-time Big East Offensive Player of the Year, earning the honor in 2000 and 2001, as well as a member of the US U-21 National Team that won three consecutive Nordic Cups.

On February 11, 2002, Barnes became the first West Virginia women’s soccer player to be drafted by the WUSA when she was selected in the second round as the ninth overall pick by the Carolina Courage. Barnes also spent time as a member of the San Jose CyberRays.

During 2004, Barnes spent time training with America’s elite, in hopes of becoming a member of the United States full National Team.

Chrissie ABBOTT2002 NSCAA First Team All-American2002 Soccer Buzz First Team All-American2003 NSCAA Second Team All-American2003 Soccer Buzz Second Team All-American2002 Soccer America College MVP

When Chrissie Abbott earned first team All-America honors from both the NSCAA and Soccer Buzz in 2002, she became the first woman in the history of the program to do so. The honors followed a record-breaking season that saw the junior forward break former All-American Katie Barnes’ seasonal records. Abbott scored 20 goals in 2002, and dished out seven assists for a program-best 47 points while leading her team to its first-ever NCAA tournament win.

Abbott completed her record-setting career at West Virginia by leading the Mountaineers to the Sweet 16 in 2003 with a team-high 13 goals and eight assists. She became WVU’s most decorated alumnus, earning five career records during her tenure. The North Olmstead, Ohio, native graduated as WVU’s career goals (53), points (125), shots (472), matches played (87) and matches started (87) leader.

She was the 2002 Big East Offensive Player of the Year, marking the third consecutive season that the award was earned by a Mountaineer. In the history of the program, no Mountaineer scored more game-winning goals (22) than Abbott.

Along with teammate Lisa Stoia, Abbott was a 2003 member of the U-21 National Team Pool and a member of a select group of collegians invited to train with WUSA teams during the summer of 2003. She spent her summer training with both the Philadelphia Charge and the Carolina Courage.

Abbott, a second team Soccer Buzz and NSCAA All-American in 2003, was the co-winner of the 2004 Red Brown Cup, sharing the honor with wrestling’s three-time NCAA champion Greg Jones.

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Lisa STOIA2003 NSCAA First Team All-American2003 Soccer Buzz First Team All-American2002 NSCAA Second Team All-American2002 Soccer Buzz Second Team All-American

A dynamic performer in the midfield, Lisa Stoia earned Big East Midfielder of the Year honors in 2002 for her efforts in leading West Virginia to its first regular season championship. She also assisted on 10 of West Virginia’s record-breaking 53 goals in 2003, tying her with Katie Barnes for the seasonal record. Stoia was a NSCAA/adidas and Soccer Buzz second team All-American in 2002.

Stoia continued her domination in her senior season, breaking the season assist record (12) she tied the season before on her way to becoming West Virginia’s all-time assists leader with 33 career dishes. The Shirley, N.Y., native became the first midfielder in Big East history to earn midfielder of the year honors in consecutive seasons by winning the award for the second time in 2003.

Alongside teammate Chrissie Abbott, Stoia became WVU’s all-time matches played and matched started leader with 87 career starts, after leading her 2003 squad to the program’s first Sweet 16 appearance.

For her efforts in 2003, Stoia earned first team All-America honors from both Soccer Buzz and the NSCAA.

A three-time first team all-Big East selection, Stoia was a member of the 2003 U-21 National Team Pool and one of a select group, including Abbott, who were invited to train with WUSA teams during the summer of 2003.

Stoia also spent time training with the Philadelphia Charge and the Carolina Courage. In the spring of 2009, Stoia played in the 2009 Women’s Professional Soccer league, after being drafted with the 48th overall pick by the Saint Louis Athletica.

Laura KANE2004 NSCAA Third Team All-American

Laura Kane became West Virginia’s fourth All-American in four years in 2004 when she capped off a stellar career with an eight-goal and nine-assist, 25-point performance in her senior season. For her efforts, she earned third team All-America accolades from the NSCAA.

Known for her ankle-breaking foot skills, the Pottstown, Pa., native possessed deadly accuracy with her shot resulting in 31 goals, 15 of which were game-winners. She also had a keen eye for the development of play, dishing out a total of 25 assists over four years. Kane’s 85 total points, along with her goals and assists totals, rank her third in the WVU all-time points, goals and assists categories.

A two-time Scholar All-American as well, Kane was twice selected to the Big East’s first team (2003, 2004) and was a second team all-Big East selection her sophomore year and an all-rookie honoree as a freshman.

Kane played in 86 matches for the Mountaineers, starting 85 of them. A two-time NSCAA and Soccer Buzz all-Region honoree, Kane joined Abbott, Barnes and Stoia as former Mountaineers who made the U-21 National Team pool when she was selected to the pool following the 2004 season.

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Deana EVERRETT2006 Soccer Buzz Third Team All-American

After seeing her playing time increase as a freshman, Deana Everrett had a breakout sophomore season in 2006 to earn third team All-America honors from Soccer Buzz.The Oakville, Ontario, native put together the second greatest scoring season in school history with 18 goals and seven assists for 43 points. She was an all-Big East first team selection after leading the league in goals and points through the regular season. She was also named Soccer Buzz first team all-Mid-Atlantic Region and second team all-Mid-Atlantic Region by the NSCAA.Everrett, who was eventually named to the Hermann Trophy watch list, ranked in the top five in the nation in goals scored all season as she led a Mountaineer squad that scored a school record 55 goals in 2006. A two-time Big East Offensive Player of the Week, the 5-foot-5 sophomore’s best game of the year came at DePaul, where she tied a school record for goals in a match with three, all in the first half.Everrett closed out her career as one of the finest offensive players, exiting after the 2008 season with 39 goals (third all-time), 24 assists (fourth all-time), 102 points (third all-time) and 299 shots (third all-time) in 84 career matches.

Ashley BANKS2007 Soccer Buzz Second Team All-American2007 NSCAA Third Team All-American

Ashley Banks turned in the finest senior season in school history. The four-year letterwinner and 2007 team captain, guided the Mountaineers to a Big East championship and a berth in the NCAA tournament’s Elite Eight in 2007. The Mountaineers posted an 18-5-2 record, tying the school’s mark for most wins in a season. The Annandale, Va., native led WVU with 38 points and 15 goals en route to being named the Big East’s Offensive Player of the Year and a first team all-conference selection. The Hermann Trophy semifinalist and Soccer Buzz National Player of the Year finalist was also named an ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American and NSCAA Scholar All-American. The forward left WVU ranked in the top five all-time in three major offensive categories – 34 goals (3rd), 26 assists (3rd) and 94 points (3rd).

Greer BARNES2008 Soccer America Second Team College MVP2008 Soccer Buzz Second Team All-American 2008 NSCAA Third Team All-American2007 Soccer Buzz Second Team All-American2007 NSCAA Second Team All-American

Greer Barnes turned in the finest season by a Mountaineer defender in school history in 2008. She logged the most minutes of any player while starting all 23 games at outside back. A first team All-Big East performer, she earned Soccer America second team MVP, Soccer Buzz second team All-America and NSCAA third team All-America honors as a senior.Barnes and the WVU defense allowed only four goals in 11 conference games in 2008 – the fewest by any Big East team in either division. A Hermann Trophy Watch List pick, she earned multiple conference and national player of the week honors in helping the Mountaineers post 13 shutouts.In 2007, the Rye, N.Y., native, started all 25 games at outside defender, helping the Mountaineer defense tie a school record with 13 shutouts. Barnes became the first defender in school history to earn first team all-Big East honors and was a first team all-Region choice. She and the WVU defense allowed only two goals in seven postseason games as West Virginia advanced to its first NCAA Elite Eight.Barnes successfully made the move from central midfield to defender in 2007 and was named a second team NSCAA All-American. The three-time all-Big East selection kept teams off balance with her ability to make runs forward as an offensive threat. A member of the all-tournament team at the 2007 Big East Championship, Barnes appeared in 82 career matches.

Amanda CICCHINI2007 Soccer America First Team College MVP2007 NSCAA Second Team All-American2007 Soccer Buzz Third Team All-American

Amanda Cicchini, an Oakville, Ontario, native, was a four-year starter at midfield, appearing in 89 career matches, more than any other player in school history. The 5-foot-2 playmaker was listed on the Hermann Trophy Watch List for three seasons.Cicchini’s best season came in 2007 where she finished with eight points on four assists and two goals on WVU’s Big East championship squad. The central midfielder was outstanding in controlling the tempo of play while working end line to end line. A two-time NSCAA first team all-Region selection, Cicchini was named first team all-Big East three times in her career. As a junior, she earned All-America honors from Soccer America, the NSCAA and Soccer Buzz.Named to the 2007 Hermann Trophy Watch List, Cicchini scored goals in the season opener against Bowling Green and at Big East foe Pitt. Great on the ball, she served assists against Penn State, Villanova and Wake Forest. The three-time all-league midfielder was also named to the all-tournament team at the 2007 Big East Championship.

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Carolyn BLANK2009 NSCAA Second Team All-American2008 NSCAA Second Team All-American2008 Soccer Buzz Second Team All-American

Carolyn Blank earned her second consecutive NSCAA second team All-America honor in 2009, helping a young West Virginia team advance to a 10th-straight NCAA tournament. As a senior, Blank became the school’s all-time leader in matches played (92) and matches started (92). The two-time team captain earned Team MVP honors in three-straight seasons to finish her career with 33 points on 13 goals and seven assists.An NSCAA first team all-Northeast region and all-Big East first team selection, Blank scored the fastest goal in WVU’s NCAA tournament history, coming at the 1:29 mark against Loyola (Md.). She finished the season with nine points on four goals and one assist.Blank became the school’s second Big East Midfielder of the Year following a stellar junior campaign in 2008. A defensive center mid, Blank started all 23 matches, registering five goals and two assists, including two-game winners.A first team all-Big East selection, the Toms River, N.J., native earned second team All-America honors from the NSCAA and Soccer Buzz. Named the team’s MVP for the second-consecutive season, Blank earned all-tournament team recognition at the Notre Dame Inn at St. Mary’s Classic and the Big East Championship.Blank was aggressive in the attack, attempting 71 shots, second-most on the team. But perhaps most impressive was the leadership she provided to her teammates. Despite a talented eight-member senior class in 2008, it was Blank who earned team captain stripes.She was drafted in the fifth round of the 2010 Women’s Professional Soccer Draft by the St. Louis Athletica.

Bry MCCARTHY2012 NSCAA Third Team All-American

Ajax, Ontario, native Bry McCarthy capped off a stellar Mountaineer career with NSCAA Third Team All-America honors. McCarthy, an outside back, was named the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year in her senior season. She became the program’s first defensive player to earn a conference major award. An All-Big 12 First Team selection, McCarthy led the Mountaineer defense to eight shutouts in 2012, including four in Big 12 Conference play. The four clean sheets were tied for best in the conference.McCarthy also played a vital part in the offense, moving forward into the attack to score seven points on two goals and three assists. She finished with 19 career assists, tied for ninth place all-time in program history.McCarthy led WVU in its inaugural season in the Big 12 Conference to a regular-season championship with a 7-0-1 record. It marked only the sixth time a Big 12 team has won the regular-season title without a loss. West Virginia’s 2012 season ended with a 13th consecutive NCAA tournament appearance.In January 2013, McCarthy was one of six players assigned to the Western New York Flash through player allocations from U.S. Soccer, Canadian Soccer Association and the Federation of Mexican Football. The Flash is one of eight teams in the inaugural National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL).

Kadeisha BUCHANAN2013 NSCAA Second Team All-American

The first Mountaineer rookie to earn NSCAA All-America honors, Kadeisha Buchanan was selected to the 2013 NSCAA All-America Second Team following a fantastic freshman campaign that saw her earn conference honors and solidify her spot as one to watch. A center back out of Brampton, Ontario, Buchanan started all 23 matches as a freshman and helped the WVU defense post 10 shutouts, including four in postseason play, and hold its opponents to 24 goals. She also tallied three points in one goal and one assist. The Big 12 Conference Defender and Rookie of the Year, Buchanan earned a spot on the All-Big 12 First Team and Newcomer Team. Buchanan helped lead the Mountaineers in 2013 to their second straight Big 12 Conference regular-season title and first Big 12 Conference Tournament title. WVU posted three straight shutouts in the conference’s postseason tournament, and Buchanan was named the Tournament Defensive MVP. She also earned a spot on the TopDrawerSoccer.com Best XI Freshman First Team. The Mountaineers advanced to the NCAA Tournament Second Round for the first time since 2010 and finished the year at 16-4-3, 7-1 in the Big 12.

Frances SILVA2013 NSCAA Second Team All-American

The culmination of four years of hard work and determination, Frances Silva was named to the 2013 NSCAA All-America Second Team following a high-scoring senior season.The forward from Overland Park, Kan., posted a team and Big 12 Conference-best 15 goals and 13 assists for 43 points and was the unanimous selection as the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year, the program’s first student-athlete to earn the Big 12’s annual offensive honor. Her 13 assists set a school single-season record, while her point total ranked No. 2 all-time and her goal mark ranked No. 4. Silva finished the year ranked No. 7 nationally in total assists. She also ranked No. 10 in points and No. 23 in goals. Silva secured a slew of honors throughout her senior season, including a spot on the 2013 M.A.C. Hermann Trophy semifinalist list. An All-Big 12 First Team selection, she also was named to the TopDrawerSoccer.com Best XI Upperclassmen Second Team and the Soccer America MVP Second Team. Additionally, Silva was named to the NSCAA Women’s Scholar All-America First Team and selected as the women’s soccer Capital One Academic All-America of the Year. In her final season at WVU, Silva led the Mountaineers to their second straight Big 12 Conference regular-season title and first Big 12 Conference Tournament title, and she was named the Big 12 Soccer Tournament Offensive MVP. She earned at least one conference title in each of her four years at WVU. The Mountaineers advanced to the NCAA Tournament Second Round in 2013 and finished at 16-4-3, 7-1 in the Big 12.Silva concluded her Mountaineer career ranked No. 4 in goals (38) and points (98) and No. 7 in assists (22). She was selected by FC Kansas City with the 19th overall pick at the 2014 National Women’s Soccer League College Draft and signed a contract with the Blues.

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Katie BARNESCarolina Courage (WUSA)San Jose CyberRays (WUSA)Cincinnati Ladyhawks (USL W-League)

Rachel KRUZEPhiladelphia Charge (WUSA)IBV (Iceland)Rochester Rhinos (USL W-League)

Kim BONILLAPitea IF (Sweden)Jersey Sky Blue (USL W-League)Add Illawarra Stingray (Australia)

Laura KANEPitea IF (Sweden)FC Indiana (USL W-League)

Greer BARNESLos Angeles Sol (WPS)FC Gold Pride (WPS)

Lisa STOIASt. Louis Athletica (WPS)Boston Renegades (USL W-League)

Carolyn BLANKJersey Sky Blue FC (WPS)Atlanta Beat (WPS)St. Louis Athletica (WPS)DC United Women (USL W-League)

Kerri BUTLERAtlanta Beat (WPS)

Megan MISCHLERBoston Aztec Breakers Reserves (WPSL)Boston Breakers (WPS)Östersunds DFF (Sweden)Hammarby Damfotboll (Sweden)

Erica HENDERSONAfturelding FC (Iceland)

Blake MILLERIllawarra Stingray (Australia)

Bry MCCARTHYWestern New York Flash (NWSL)

Frances SILVAFC Kansas City (NWSL)

Sara KEANE FC Kansas City (NWSL)

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WVU on the National SceneMichaela Abam - Trained at U-18 National Camp (2014) Chrissie Abbott U-21 National Team Pool (2003) Trained with WUSA’s Philadelphia Charge and Carolina Courage (2003) Lana Bannerman Brazilian All-Stars (2004)Katie Barnes U-21 National Team (2001) National Team Pool (2005) Carolyn Blank U-15 National Team Pool (2003) U-16 National Team (2004) U-17 National Team Pool (2005) U-20 National Team Pool (2008)Kadeisha Buchanan Canadian National Team (2012-present) Canadian U-20 National Team (2014) Amanda Cicchini Canadian U-16 National Team Pool (2000) Canadian U-17 National Team Pool (2001) Canadian U-18 National Team (2002) Canadian U-19 National Team (2004) Canadian National Team (2005) Canadian U-20 National Team (2005, 2006)Natalie Cocchi Brazilian All-Stars (2004)Deana Everrett Canadian U17 National Team (2001) Canadian U19 National Team (2003) Canadian U-20 National Team Pool (2004)Laura Kane Brazilian All-Stars (2004) U-21 National Team Pool (2005) Ashley Lawrence Canadian National Team (2012-present) Canadian U-20 National Team (2014) Nicole Mailloux Canadian U-17 National Team (2005) Canadian U-18 National Team (2006) Canadian U-20 National Team Pool (2008)Bry McCarthy Canadian U-15 National Team (2005) Canadian U-17 World Cup Team (2006-08) Canadian U-20 National Team (2009, 2010) Canadian National Team Camp (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013) Canadian National Team (2012)

Blake Miller U-23 National Team Camp (2012)Amandine Pierre-Louis Canadian U-20 National Team (2014) Bri Rodriguez U-16 National Team Pool (2007) U-17 National Team Pool (2008)Robin Rushton Canadian U-16 National Team (2003) Canadian U-17 National Team (2004) Canadian U-20 National Team (2005, 2006)Kate Schwindel U-14 National Team Camp (2006) U-17 National Team Pool (2008) U-17 National Team Pool (2009) U-20 National Team Camp (2012)Frances Silva U-23 National Team (2014) Lisa Stoia U-21 National Team Pool (2003) Trained with WUSA’s Philadelphia Charge and Carolina Courage (2003) Caroline Szwed Canadian U-16 National Team (2007) Canadian U-17 National Team (2008) Canadian U-20 National Pool (2009)

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All-Time Scores1996 (10-7-2/4-4-1 Big East - 5th)Nikki IzzoSept. 1 0-3 L at RutgersSept. 4 1-1 (ot) T at DuquesneSept. 7 4-0 W PROVIDENCESept. 11 5-0 W ROBERT MORRISSept. 13 0-2 L SYRACUSESept. 15 0-1 L OHIO STATESept. 18 2-0 W at St. Francis, Pa.Sept. 22 0-0 T ST. JOHN’SSept. 27 0-12 L at ConnecticutOct. 1 5-0 W YOUNGSTOWN STATEOct. 4 2-0 (ot) W SETON HALLOct. 9 1-0 W at GeorgetownOct. 14 1-0 W at CanisiusOct. 16 2-0 W at PittOct. 19 1-0 W BOSTON COLLEGEOct. 22 4-0 W MOUNT ST. MARY’SOct. 25 0-11 L at Notre DameOct. 30 2-4 L at VillanovaNov. 3 0-4 L NAVY

1997 (11-6-2/4-6-1 Big East - 5th)Nikki IzzoAug. 30 1-0 (ot) W at Boston CollegeSept. 3 1-0 W DUQUESNESept. 6 2-0 W RUTGERSSept. 10 2-1 W at NavySept. 14 0-3 L NOTRE DAMESept. 16 1-0 W OHIO STATESept. 20 1-0 W at ProvidenceSept. 26 1-3 L at Seton HallSept. 28 0-5 L at ConnecticutOct. 1 4-0 W BOWLING GREENOct. 4 1-0 W GEORGETOWNOct. 6 4-0 W YOUNGSTOWN STATEOct. 8 0-1 L at PittOct. 15 2-2 (ot) T at OhioOct. 18 0-0 (ot) T VILLANOVAOct. 21 5-0 W at Robert MorrisOct. 24 0-1 L ST. JOHN’SOct. 26 0-1 (ot) L SYRACUSENov. 1 6-0 W ST. FRANCIS, Pa.

1998 (11-6-2, 4-5-2 Big East - 7th)Nikki IzzoSept. 4 0-7 L at Notre DameSept. 6 1-0 W at GeorgetownSept. 9 6-0 W at Bowling GreenSept. 12 2-1 W at VillanovaSept. 18 1-2 (ot) L CONNECTICUTSept. 20 3-2 W SETON HALLSept. 27 2-1 (ot) W at UCFSept. 30 2-0 W MARSHALLOct. 2 0-1 L PROVIDENCEOct. 4 0-0 (ot) T BOSTON COLLEGEOct. 7 1-0 W at Ohio StateOct. 10 2-1 W CENT. CONNECTICUTOct. 16 0-2 L at SyracuseOct. 18 0-1 (ot) L at St. John’sOct. 21 3-0 W OHIOOct. 24 0-0 (ot) T at RutgersOct. 28 2-1 W DUQUESNEOct. 31 2-0 W PITTNov. 3 0-5 L at Notre Dame (BEQ)

West Virginia’s first-ever women’s soccer team in 1996.

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1999 (9-9-1, 2-4 Big East Mid-Atlantic - 5th)Nikki IzzoAug. 28 0-1 L at James MadisonSept. 3 0-2 L ILLINOIS!Sept. 5 4-2 W VCU!Sept. 8 2-0 W at MarshallSept. 11 4-1 W TOWSONSept. 14 6-1 W VIRGINIA TECHSept. 18 0-4 L at Connecticut^Sept. 19 3-1 W vs. New Hampshire^Sept. 24 0-1 L at VillanovaSept. 29 5-1 W PITTOct. 1 2-1 W RUTGERSOct. 3 4-0 W UCFOct. 8 1-5 L at Notre DameOct. 10 0-2 L SETON HALLOct. 13 0-2 L at GeorgetownOct. 15 0-1 L at Miami %Oct. 17 0-0 (2ot) T vs. Butler %Oct. 22 3-0 W ST. JOHN’SOct. 29 1-3 L at Ohio State! Mountaineer Cup, Morgantown, W.Va.^ UConn Fila Classic, Storrs, Conn.% Miami Invitational, Miami, Fla. 2000 (15-6, 3-3 Big East Mid-Atlantic - 4th)Nikki Izzo-BrownAug. 25 3-1 W SYRACUSEAug. 27 2-1 W JAMES MADISONSept. 1 1-0 W vs. Central MichiganSept. 3 0-2 L at PurdueSept. 8 1-0 W at Old DominionSept. 10 1-0 W at William & MarySept. 13 1-0 W at Virginia TechSept. 17 4-0 W WYOMINGSept. 22 1-2 (ot) L NOTRE DAMESept. 24 2-3 (ot) L at Seton HallSept. 29 1-0 W VILLANOVAOct. 4 2-0 W at PittOct. 6 2-3 (2ot) L at RutgersOct. 8 4-0 W at Central ConnecticutOct. 11 2-0 W DUQUESNEOct. 15 4-0 W MARSHALLOct. 20 2-1 (ot) W at Boston College Oct. 22 3-1 W at ProvidenceOct. 25 3-1 W GEORGETOWNOct. 29 0-1 (ot) L at Connecticut (BEQ)Nov. 8 1-5 L at Richmond (NCAA1)

2001 (15-5-1, 4-1-1 Big East Mid Atlantic - 2nd)Nikki Izzo-BrownAug. 31 5-1 W at St. John’sSept. 2 2-1 (2ot) W at HofstraSept. 7 1-2 L at Virginia !Sept. 9 2-1 (2ot) W vs. St. Louis !Sept. 21 2-1 (2ot) W AUBURNSept. 23 2-0 W RUTGERSSept. 28 4-0 W SETON HALLSept. 30 1-2 (ot) L at Notre DameOct. 5 3-1 W WILLIAM & MARYOct. 7 1-1 (2ot) T at VillanovaOct. 10 1-0 W PITTOct. 12 0-1 L CONNECTICUTOct. 14 3-0 W OLD DOMINIONOct. 19 3-2 (ot) W at George MasonOct. 21 5-1 W MIAMI, Fla.Oct. 26 4-1 W at GeorgetownOct. 28 3-1 W at James MadisonNov. 4 2-0 W MIAMI, Fla. (BEQ)Nov. 9 1-0 W vs. Connecticut (BES)Nov. 12 1-2 L vs. Notre Dame (BEF)Nov. 16 0-1 L Miami, Ohio (NCAA1)! Cavalier Invitational, Charlottesville, Va. 2002 (18-3-1, 5-0-1 Big East Mid-Atlantic Division Champions)Nikki Izzo-BrownAug. 30 0-2 L at Auburn !Sept. 1 4-0 W vs. Jacksonville State !Sept. 6 3-0 W BOSTON COLLEGESept. 8 4-1 W GEORGE MASONSept. 13 2-1 W at VirginiaSept. 15 3-0 W JAMES MADISONSept. 18 4-2 W at PittSept. 22 1-0 W VILLANOVASept. 27 4-1 W WILLIAM & MARYSept. 29 2-1 W at RutgersOct. 4 1-1 (2ot) T at Seton HallOct. 6 3-0 W NOTRE DAMEOct. 9 1-0 (ot) W GEORGETOWNOct. 11 2-0 W at ColgateOct. 13 4-0 W at SyracuseOct. 20 2-0 W PROVIDENCEOct. 23 2-0 W at Virginia TechNov. 3 4-0 W vs. St. John’s (BEQ)Nov. 8 3-2 W vs. Rutgers (BES)Nov. 10 0-1 L at Connecticut (BEF)Nov. 15 3-0 W LOYOLA, Md. (NCAA1)Nov. 17 0-1 L VIRGINIA (NCAA2)! Auburn Sprint Classic, Auburn, Ala.

2003 (17-4-2, 4-1-1 Big East Mid-Atlantic - 2nd)Nikki Izzo-BrownAug. 30 0-1 L at VirginiaSept. 1 2-1 W MICHIGAN STATESept. 5 4-0 W vs. New Hampshire!Sept. 7 4-0 W at James Madison!Sept. 12 3-1 W at MiamiSept. 14 3-2 W ST. JOHN’SSept. 19 1-0 W at ConnecticutSept. 21 2-0 W vs. YaleSept. 24 5-0 W BINGHAMTONSept. 28 2-0 W at TennesseeOct. 3 0-2 L at Notre DameOct. 5 2-0 W at GeorgetownOct. 10 2-0 W RUTGERSOct. 12 2-1 W SETON HALLOct. 17 5-0 W RADFORDOct. 19 0-0 (2ot) T at VillanovaOct. 23 2-1 W PITTOct. 26 1-4 L PENN STATENov. 2 2-1 W ST. JOHN’S (BEQ)Nov. 7 0-0 (2ot) T vs. Villanova& (BES)Nov. 14 4-2 W LOYOLA, Md. (NCAA1)Nov. 16 3-0 W OHIO STATE (NCAA2)Nov. 23 3-2 (2ot) L FLORIDA STATE (NCAA3)! JMU/Comfort Inn Invitational& NOVA won penalty kick shootout, 5-4 2004 (15-6-0, 7-3-0 Big East - 3rd)Nikki Izzo-BrownAug. 27 3-2 (2ot) W at Kentucky!Aug. 29 7-0 W vs. Ohio!Sept. 1 1-0 W PURDUESept. 5 0-1 L VIRGINIASept. 10 2-0 W ARIZONASept. 12 2-1 W JAMES MADISONSept. 17 4-1 W at ProvidenceSept. 19 2-0 W at Boston CollegeSept. 24 0-1 L VILLANOVASept. 26 4-2 W ST. JOHN’SOct. 1 1-3 L NOTRE DAMEOct. 3 4-1 W SYRACUSEOct. 6 6-1 W at PittOct. 10 4-1 W at BinghamtonOct. 15 2-0 W at RutgersOct. 17 2-1 W at Seton HallOct. 22 5-0 W at RadfordOct. 24 0-1 L GEORGETOWNOct. 31 0-1 L VILLANOVA (BEQ)Nov. 12 2-1 W vs. S. Methodist (NCAA1)Nov. 14 1-2 L at Texas (NCAA2)! Kentucky Invitational, Lexington, Ky.

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2005 (12-6-3, 7-2-1 Division A – 3rd)Nikki Izzo-BrownAug. 26 3-1 W DAYTONAug. 28 0-1 L at VirginiaSept. 1 1-2 L at PittSept. 4 1-0 W TENNESSEESept. 9 1-0 W vs. Washington!Sept. 11 0-2 L at Portland!Sept. 16 1-1 (2ot) T at RichmondSept. 18 0-0 (2ot) T at William & MarySept. 23 1-1 (2ot) T at SyracuseSept. 25 3-0 W ST. JOHN’SSept. 30 1-0 W RUTGERSOct. 2 3-1 W SETON HALLOct. 7 2-0 W MARQUETTEOct. 9 2-0 W USFOct. 16 2-1 W at GeorgetownOct. 21 1-2 L at ConnecticutOct. 23 3-0 W at ProvidenceOct. 30 4-2 W at Villanova (BEQ)Nov. 4 (2ot) 0-1 L vs. Connecticut (BES)Nov. 11 3-0 W vs. Hofstra (NCAA1)Nov. 13 2-5 L at Penn State (NCAA2)! Nike Invitational, Portland, Ore. 2006 (14-4-3, 8-1-2 Big East American Division Champions)Nikki Izzo-BrownAug. 25 3-0 W vs. Richmond!Aug. 27 5-1 W at James Madison!Sept. 1 4-0 W WESTERN MICHIGANSept. 3 4-0 W BINGHAMTONSept. 8 2-1 W at #7 Penn StateSept. 10 8-0 W ST. BONAVENTURESept. 15 4-1 W PITTSept. 17 1-1 (2ot) T #21 VIRGINIASept. 22 5-0 W SYRACUSESept. 24 0-0 (2ot) T at St. John’sSept. 29 1-3 L at #1 Notre DameOct. 1 4-0 W at DePaulOct. 6 2-0 W at USFOct. 8 2-0 W at MarquetteOct. 13 1-0 (2ot) W #23 VILLANOVAOct. 15 3-0 W GEORGETOWNOct. 20 0-1 L UCONNOct. 22 4-0 W PROVIDENCEOct. 29 0-0 (2ot) T vs. #25 Louisville (BEQ)&Nov. 3 2-3 L vs. #20 Rutgers (BES)Nov. 10 0-2 L vs. Virginia (NCAA1)! James Madison Invitational& WVU won penalty kick shootout, 5-4

2007 (18-5-2, 9-1-1 Big East American Division Champions, Big East Tournament Champions)Nikki Izzo-BrownAug. 31 4-0 W BOWLING GREENSept. 2 0-3 L at #9 VirginiaSept. 7 3-1 W RHODE ISLANDSept. 9 1-0 W #15 PENN STATESept. 14 1-2 L vs. #5 Texas A&M!Sept. 16 5-1 W XAVIERSept. 21 3-1 W at PittSept. 23 1-2 L WAKE FORESTSept. 28 2-0 W ST. JOHN’SSept. 30 1-1 (2ot) T at SyracuseOct. 5 1-0 W LOUISVILLEOct. 7 2-0 W CINCINNATIOct. 12 3-0 W at ProvidenceOct. 14 0-2 L at #17 ConnecticutOct. 19 5-3 W at GeorgetownOct. 21 1-0 W at VillanovaOct. 26 2-0 W USFOct. 28 3-1 W MARQUETTENov. 4 1-0 W VILLANOVA (BEQ)Nov. 9 1-0 (2ot) W #24 LOUISVILLE (BES)Nov. 11 1-1 (2ot) T #9 NOTRE DAME (BEF) &Nov. 16 4-0 W NAVY (NCAA1)Nov. 18 2-0 W JAMES MADISON (NCAA2)Nov. 24 1-0 W at #6 Penn State (NCAA3)Nov. 30 0-1 L #8 USC (NCAA4)! at Penn State (University Park, Pa.)& WVU won penalty kick shootout, 5-3

2008 (14-3-6, 7-1-3 Big East American Division Champions)Nikki Izzo-BrownAug. 22 3-0 W TOWSONAug. 29 1-2 (2ot) L vs. #12 Santa Clara%Aug. 31 1-0 W Loyola Marymount%Sept. 5 1-0 W at #20 Tennessee^Sept. 7 1-1 (2ot) T vs. Washington State^Sept. 11 1-0 W KENTUCKYSept. 14 1-1 (2ot) T JAMES MADISONSept. 18 4-0 W PITTSept. 21 3-0 W #6 VIRGINIASept. 25 0-0 (2ot) T at St. John’sSept. 28 8-0 W SYRACUSEOct. 3 1-1 (2ot) T at Seton HallOct. 5 0-1 L at RutgersOct. 10 3-0 W PROVIDENCEOct. 12 0-0 (2ot) T CONNECTICUTOct. 17 2-1 (2ot) W #16 GEORGETOWNOct. 19 2-1 (ot) W VILLANOVAOct. 24 2-0 W at MarquetteOct. 26 2-0 W at USFNov. 2 4-0 W LOUISVILLE (BEQ)Nov. 7 1-1 (2ot) T vs. Connecticut (BES) &Nov. 14 2-1 W vs. Princeton (NCAA1)Nov. 16 2-3 L at #9 Virginia (NCAA2)% Inn at St. Mary’s Classic, Notre Dame, Ind.^ First Tennessee Lady Vols Classic, Knoxville, Tenn.& UConn won penalty kick shootout, 4-2

The Mountaineers won their first Big East Tournament in 2007.

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2009 (10-7-6, 5-3-3 American Division – 3rd)Nikki Izzo-BrownAug. 23 0-0 (2ot) T OHIO STATEAug. 29 2-1 W at #5 Penn State!Aug. 31 0-1 (ot) L vs. #25 BYU!Sept. 3 4-0 W DUQUESNESept. 6 0-0 (2ot) T BOSTON USept. 11 1-1 (2ot) T at #9 Virginia~Sept. 13 0-1 L vs. Dartmouth~Sept. 18 1-1 (2ot) T at PittSept. 20 1-0 W TENNESSEESept. 24 1-0 W MARQUETTESept. 27 1-2 L at USFOct. 2 2-3 (ot) L #8 NOTRE DAMEOct. 4 2-0 W DEPAULOct. 9 1-0 W SYRACUSEOct. 11 1-0 W #11 ST. JOHN’SOct. 16 0-0 (2ot) T at VillanovaOct. 18 1-2 L at GeorgetownOct. 23 0-0 (2ot) T at ConnecticutOct. 25 1-0 W at ProvidenceNov. 1 1-0 W at #9 Rutgers (BEQ)Nov. 6 0-1 L vs. #10 Marquette (BES)Nov. 13 2-0 W vs. Loyola (Md.) (NCAA1)Nov. 15 0-3 L at #14 Wake Forest (NCAA2)! at Penn State (University Park, Pa.)~ Virginia NIKE Soccer Classic, Charlottesville, Va.

2010 (18-5-1, 9-1-1 Big East American Division – 2nd; Big East Tournament Champions)Nikki Izzo-BrownAug. 20 1-2 (ot) L #11 PENN STATEAug. 27 3-0 W at Bowling GreenAug. 29 1-3 L at Ohio StateSept. 4 2-1 W CENTRAL MICHIGANSept. 10 1-2 L at Miami^Sept. 12 4-0 W vs. Florida Atlantic^Sept. 19 1-0 W #5 VIRGINIASept. 23 1-2 L at MarquetteSept. 26 0-0 (2ot) T USFSept. 28 3-0 W PITTOct. 1 4-0 W at CincinnatiOct. 3 2-1 W at LouisvilleOct. 8 1-0 (ot) W at SyracuseOct. 10 1-0 (ot) W at St. John’sOct. 15 4-3 (ot) W VILLANOVAOct. 17 3-0 W GEORGETOWNOct. 22 3-0 W CONNECTICUTOct. 24 2-1 W PROVIDENCEOct. 31 1-0 W RUTGERS (BEQ)Nov. 5 2-0 W vs. Connecticut (BES)Nov. 7 1-0 W vs. USF (BEF)Nov. 12 2-0 W MOREHEAD STATE (NCAA1)Nov. 14 2-1 W PENN STATE (NCAA2)Nov. 19 0-4 L at #16 Boston College (NCAA3)^Hurricane Cup – Miami, Fla.

2011 (17-4-0, 10-1-0 Big East American Division – 1st; Big East Tournament Champions)Nikki Izzo-BrownAug. 19 1-2 L at No. 10 VirginiaAug. 21 3-0 W PURDUEAug. 26 0-5 L at Penn State^Aug. 28 3-0 W vs. George Mason^Sept. 1 0-2 L No. 18 OHIO STATESept. 5 3-0 W MARSHALLSept. 11 1-0 W HIGH POINTSept. 15 2-1 (2ot) W at USFSept. 18 3-1 W No. 8 MARQUETTESept. 23 4-0 W SETON HALLSept. 25 1-0 (ot) W RUTGERSSept. 30 3-1 W at GeorgetownOct. 2 1-4 L at VillanovaOct. 7 3-0 W ST. JOHN’SOct. 9 5-1 W SYRACUSEOct. 14 1-0 W at ProvidenceOct. 16 2-1 W at ConnecticutOct. 21 1-0 W at PittOct. 30 5-0 W Seton Hall (BEQ)Nov. 4 5-1 W GEORGETOWN (BES)Nov. 6 2-0 W LOUISVILLE (BEF)Nov. 12 0-1 L VIRGINIA TECH (NCAA1)^Penn State Invitational – University Park, Pa.

WVU’s 2010 squad tied the school record for wins with 18.

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2012 (11-5-4, 7-0-1 Big 12 – 1st)Nikki Izzo-BrownAug. 17 1-2 L LA SALLEAug. 19 2-1 W WESTERN CAROLINAAug. 24 0-2 L vs. Central Michigan+Aug. 26 1-0 W vs. No. 1 Stanford+Aug. 31 1-2 (2ot) L NO. 6 PENN STATE^Sept. 2 0-0 (2ot) T MIAMI^Sept. 6 1-1 (2ot) T DUQUESNESept. 9 2-2 (2ot) T at PurdueSept. 14 5-0 W TOWSONSept. 16 6-0 W HIGH POINTSept. 21 3-2 W TEXAS TECH*Sept. 23 1-0 W NO. 7 OKLAHOMA STATE*Sept. 28 2-1 W at TCU*Oct. 5 1-0 W at Kansas*Oct. 7 3-2 W at Iowa State*Oct. 12 1-1 (2ot) T NO. 20 BAYLOR*Oct. 18 2-0 W OKLAHOMA*Oct. 26 1-0 (ot) W at Texas*Oct. 31 0-2 L vs. TCU (B12Q)Nov. 10 1-2 L PRINCETON (NCAA1)+Penn State Invitational – University Park, Pa. ^WVU 90 Minute Classic – Morgantown, W.Va.* Big 12 Conference match

2013 (16-3-4, 7-1 Big 12 – 1st; Big 12 Tournament Champions)Nikki Izzo-BrownAug. 23 2-2 (2ot) T at No. 2 Penn State&Aug. 25 2-1 W vs. Syracuse&Aug. 30 4-0 W CENTRAL MICHIGANSept. 1 2-0 W MOREHEAD STATESept. 6 1-1 (2ot) T at No. 12 Duke%Sept. 8 2-4 L vs. No. 1 North Carolina%Sept. 13 4-0 W EASTERN KENTUCKYSept. 15 2-4 L KENTUCKYSept. 20 2-0 W RICHMONDSept. 22 4-1 W WRIGHT STATESept. 27 2-1 W at Oklahoma State*Sept. 29 4-3 W at No. 9 Baylor*Oct. 4 2-1 W TEXAS*Oct. 11 2-0 W IOWA STATE*Oct. 13 3-2 (ot) W TCU*Oct. 18 2-0 W KANSAS*Oct. 25 2-1 (2ot) W at Oklahoma*Oct. 27 0-2 L at No. 7 Texas Tech*Nov. 6 3-0 W vs. Kansas (B12Q)Nov. 8 1-0 W vs. Baylor (B12S)Nov. 10 1-0 W vs. Oklahoma State (B12F)Nov. 16 0-0 (2ot) T RUTGERS (NCAA1)!Nov. 22 0-1 L at No. 4 Virginia Tech (NCAA2) &Penn State Invitational – University Park, Pa.%Duke Nike Classic – Durham, N.C.*Big 12 Conference match! WVU won penalty kick shootout, 3-0

The Mountaineers won the Big 12 Conference regular season and tournament titles in 2013.

Key:B12Q – Big 12 QuarterfinalsBE1 – Big East First RoundBEQ – Big East QuarterfinalsBES – Big East SemifinalsBEF – Big East FinalsNCAA1 – NCAA First RoundNCAA2 – NCAA Second RoundNCAA3 – NCAA Sweet 16NCAA4 – NCAA Elite EightRankings reflect highest ranking for opponent on date played (beginning 2006 season)ALL CAPS – Home match

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All - Time Letterwinners

Chrissie Abbott (F) North Olmstead, Ohio 2000-01-02-03CCathy Abel (M/F) Flemington, N.J. 2003-04-05-06Stacey Adams (GK) Clifton Park, N.Y. 1996-97-98

Ashley Banks (F/M) Annandale, Va. 2004-05-06-07CLana Bannerman (GK) Naperville, Ill. 2003-04-05-06Drea Barklage (D) St. Louis, Mo. 2010-11CGreer Barnes (D) Rye, N.Y. 2006-07-08Katie Barnes (F) Mason, Ohio 1998-99-00C-01CLeslie Barden (F) Fairfield, Ohio 2001-02-03-04CMallory Beck (GK) Johnston, Iowa 2007Maggie Bedillion (D) Washington, Pa. 2013Tara Berardi (GK) Rochester, N.Y. 1998-99Morgan Betscher (F) Decatur, Ill. 2008-09-10-11Carly Black (D) Horsham, Pa. 2013Carolyn Blank (M) Toms River, N.J. 2006-07-08C-09CKara Blosser (M) Spotsylvania, Va. 2012-13Hannah Boettger (D) Cambridge, Md. 1997, 1999-2000Kim Bonilla (F) Dumfries, Va. 2004-05-06-07Tessa Broadwater (M) Midlothian, Va. 2013Kadeisha Buchanan (D) Brampton, Ontario 2013Stephanie Burgess (F) Morgantown, W.Va. 2008Kerri Butler (GK) Fredericksburg, Va. 2007-08-09-10

Stephanie Carpenter (M) Mays Landing, N.J. 2009-10Nicole Cauzillo (M) Northville, Mich. 2003Kristin Cholewa (D) Virginia Beach, Va. 1996C-97Amanda Cicchini (M) Oakville, Ontario 2005-06-07-08Maura Cirilli (M) Wallingford, Pa. 2002-03-04Natalie Cocchi (D) Ocean Township, N.J. 2004-05-06-07CAmy Coleman (D) Akron, Ohio 1996-97-98Ali Connelly (M) South Bend, Ind. 2012Halie Conroy (D) Highlands Ranch, Colo. 2013Chelsey Corroto (F) Hilliard, Ohio 2008-10-11CJess Crowder (M) Cary, N.C. 2011-12-13

Robyn D’Aversa (M) Liverpool, N.Y. 1998-99Nicolette DeLaurentis (M) Sicklerville, N.J. 2011-12Tonia Deligiannis (M) Niskayuna, N.Y. 1996C-97-98Ann Marie Destino (M) Lewiston, N.Y. 1996Emily Dillon (F) Long Beach, Calif. 2010-11Lisa DuCote (M) Fredricksburg, Va. 2004-2006-07-08

Leah Emaus (D) Webster, N.Y. 2012-13Kristin English (M/F) Millersville, Md. 1999Deana Everrett (F) Oakville, Ontario 2005-06-07-08C

Kristen Felice (F) Patchogue, N.Y. 2010Melissa Finkle (F) Brookfield, Conn. 1996-97-98CLaura Finley (GK) Mt. Laurel, N.J. 2001Kelsey Fowler (D/M) Wheeling, W.Va. 2005-06-07-08

Nikki Garzon (D) Penfield, N.Y. 1997C-98CMia Gunter (M) Edmonton, Alberta 2012

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Melissa Haire (GK) Lewisburg, Pa. 1999-2000-01-02CKiley Harris (F) Cicero, Ind. 2004-05-06-07CErica Henderson (F/D) Rochester, N.Y. 2008-09-10-11Vanessa Heppeler (M/F) Liverpool, N.Y. 1997-98-99-2000Amanda Hill (M) Washington, Pa. 2012-13Noelle Honeycutt (D) Huntsville, Ala. 2013Karrie Hutchins (M) Wheeling, W.Va. 2002-03-04-05C

Shannon Jarboe (D) Rockford, N.Y. 1996-97

Krystle Kallman (D) Woodbury, Minn. 2005-06-07Laura Kane (F) Pottstown, Pa. 2001-02-03-04CMarisa Kanela (F/M) Wantagh, N.Y. 2002-03-04-05CSara Keane (GK) Mt. Laurel, N.J. 2011-12-13CCaralee Keppler (D) Rockville Centre, N.Y. 2009Rachel Kruze (M) Webster, N.Y. 1999-2000-01-02C

Ashtin Larkin (M) Cerritos, Calif. 2009-10CAshley Lawrence (F) Toronto, Ontario 2013Katie Lenz (F) Mechanicsburg, Pa. 2010-11Rena Lippa (F) Pittsford, N.Y. 1996C-97C-98CJenn Lewis (D) Silver Spring, Md. 2000-01-02-03Meghan Lewis (D) Naperville, Ill. 2008-09-10C-11CShelly Lyons (M) Sarasota, Fla. 1996-97

Nicole Mailloux (D) Mississauga, Ontario 2006-08-09CLaura Mallia (D) Eggertsville, N.Y. 2000Kelsie Maloney (F) Harrisburg, Pa. 2012-13Megan Mattei (D) Memphis, Tenn. 2002Brigette McCabe (D) Gibsonia, Pa. 1997-98-99-2000Bry McCarthy (D) Ajax, Ontario 2009-10-11-12CSusan McHale (F/M) Huntington, W.Va. 1996Mollie Merkel (M) Walkersville, Md. 2004-05Sydney Metheny (F) Elkins, W.Va. 2009-10CBlake Miller (F) St. Louis, Mo. 2008-09-10-11CRachael Minnich (F) Mason, Ohio 2003-04-05Megan Mischler (F) Moon Township, Pa. 2007-08-09-10Michelle Molinari (M) Parkersburg, W.Va. 2007-08Christina Monzi Staten Island, N.Y. 2004

Laura Papillon Collegeville, Pa. 2003-04-05Erin Peters (D) Bethel Park, Pa. 1996Cari Price (D) Sykesville, Md. 2013

Kambria Riggins (M) Millersville, Pa. 2002-03-04-05CBri Rodriguez (M) Aurora, Ill. 2009-10-11-12CEmma Rodriguez (D) Spencerport, N.Y. 1999-2000-01Robin Rushton (D) Scarborough, Ontario 2005-06-07-08C

Heather Saffel (D) Elkins, W.Va. 2009Kate Schwindel (F) Livingston, N.J. 2011-12-13Christen Seaman (D) Belleville, Ill. 1999-2001-02Shannon Seaward (D) San Ramon, Calif. 1997-98-99-2000Megan Sheehy (F) Westfield, N.J. 1997-98-2000Missy Shields (M) Bethel Park, Pa. 1999Frances Silva (F) Overland Park, Kan. 2010-11-12-13CJulie Smith (M) Olean, N.Y. 1999-2000-01Mallory Smith (D) Hamden, Conn. 2010-11-12CStacey Sollmann (D) Cincinnati, Ohio 1996-97C-98C-99CAnn Sorensen (D) Whitefish Bay, Wis. 1996-97-98-99CAnnalika Steyn (F) Hoover, Ala. 2012-13Lisa Stoia (M) Shirley, N.Y. 2000-01-02-03CCaroline Szwed (M) Oakville, Ontario 2009-10-11-13C

Shawna Toth (F) Morgantown, W.Va. 2000-01-02CDanielle Turrie (M) Pittsford, N.Y. 1996-97-98-99C

Kailey Utley (F) St. Louis, Mo. 2012-13

Ashley Weimer (D) North Huntingdon, Pa. 2001-02-03-04CSarah Wetmore (D) Hamilton, Va. 1996-97-98

Lisa Zanti (D) Rosedale, Md. 2001-02-03

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All - Time Numerical Roster0 Kerri Butler Katie Osterman00 Hillary Battles Nicolette DeLaurentis Jennifer Furcht Jacque Sutphin01 Stephanie Baugh Melissa Haire Emily Main1 Stacey Adams Mallory Beck Tara Berardi Nicole Cauzillo Emily Dillon Melissa Haire Michelle Newhouse Brandi Sutphin2 Halie Conroy Lisa DuCote Kelsey Fowler Caralee Keppler Katie Lenz Megan Mattei Missy Shields Katie Slain Corissa Taylor Danielle Tucker Tessie Vezza3 Cathy Abel Ariel Davis Leah Emaus Ashtin Larkin Blake Miller Shawna Toth Sarah Wetmore4 Greer Barnes Katie Barnes Missy Johns Daniela Neves Laura Papillon Bri Rodriguez5 Chrissie Abbott Robyn D’Aversa Rachel Dahlstrand Ryan Dinan Kiley Harris Ashtin Larkin Katie Lenz Heather Walker6 Ashley Banks Drea Barklage Kim Behm Laura Finley Shannon Jarboe Cari Price7 Morgan Betscher Kim Bonilla Tonia Deligiannis Kelsie Maloney Megan Mischler Christen Seaman Lisa Stoia8 Whitney Edwards

Jamie Kocher Rena Lippa Sarah Maddox Caroline Szwed Jessica Vann Ashley Weimer9 Stephanie Burgess Jen Cappedonia Melissa Finkle Kambria Riggins Frances Silva10 Steph Carpenter Amanda Cicchini Jess Crowder Shannon Seaward Meghan Smith Lisa Zanti11 Miko Alley Beth Blasi Alli Kealing Emily Kirksey Rachel Kruze Ashley Lawrence Cheryl Matochik Megan Robinson12 Leslie Barden Mia Gunter Meghan Lewis Bridgette McCabe Susan McHale Robin Rushton13 Amanda DeSario Ann Marie Destino Nikki Garzon Nicole Mailloux Mollie Merkel Ashley Ramsey Shawna Toth Casey Vornadore14 Chelsey Corroto Kiley Harris Marisa Kanela Laura Mallia Annalika Steyn Danielle Turrie15 Deana Everrett Sarah Howley Sara Keane Christina Monzi Christen Seaman Stacey Sollmann16 Katie Molinari Michelle Molinari Ann Sorensen Kailey Utley17 Erica Henderson Noelle Honeycutt Shelly Lyons Rachael Minnich Emma Rodriguez18 Tara Beradi Ambere Cunningham Kristin English

Kristen Felice Caitlin Hulyo Sarah Meehan Kristene Mumby Theresa Sadd Ashley Woolpert19 Amanda Anton Hannah Boettger Amanda Cicchini Maura Cirilli Ashley McDaniel Meghan Lewis Heather Saffel Annalika Steyn20 Ali Connelly Krystle Kallman Emily Kirksey Emily Marshall Heather Saffel Megan Sheehy21 Carly Black Tessa Broadwater Vanessa Heppeler Karrie Hutchins Sydney Metheny22 Bryce Banuelos Kristin Cholewa Lisa DuCote Julie Smith Mallory Smith Ashley Weimer23 Jessie Breed Cassandra Deitrick Jenn Lewis Sara Keane24 Lana Bannerman Carly Black Erin Brown Elizabeth Frame25 Morgan Betscher26 Whitney Cavender Amy Coleman Greer Barnes27 Amanda Hill Erin Peters Megan Mischler28 Natalie Cocchi30 Sarah Bizanovich Sami Molina31 Maggie Bedillion Carolyn Blank Brandi Sutphin32 Kara Blosser33 Haley Keefer Bry McCarthy34 Athena Gramates57 Laura Kane77 Shelby Lyon88 Kadeisha Buchanan 99 Leigh Anthony Ashley Magruda Ashley Neal Kate Schwindel

144 President E. Gordon Gee145 Director of Athletics Oliver Luck146 AthleticsSeniorStaff147 WVU Head Coaches148 Athletic Facilities

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Dr. E. Gordon Gee is one of America’s most prominent higher education leaders, having helmed universities for more than three decades. In 2009, Time magazine named him one of the top 10 university presidents in the United States.

In 2014, Gee returned to West Virginia University, where his career as a university president began. His leadership goals include putting students first, advancing the university’s research agenda, partnering with West Virginia communities and making sure that 1.8 million West Virginians know in their hearts and minds that West Virginia University is their university.

Born in Vernal, Utah, Gee graduated from the University of Utah with an honors degree in history and earned his J.D. and Ed.D degrees from Columbia University. He clerked under Chief Justice David T. Lewis of the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals before being named a judicial fellow and staff assistant to the U.S. Supreme Court. In this role, he worked for Chief Justice Warren Burger on administrative and legal problems of the Court and federal judiciary. Gee returned to Utah as an associate professor and associate dean in the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University, and was granted full professorship in 1978.

E.Gordon Gee, President

One year later, he became dean of the West Virginia University College of Law, and, in 1981, was named West Virginia University president. He served in that role until 1985.

He went on to lead the University of Colorado (1985-1990), Brown University (1998-2000), and Vanderbilt University (2001-2007). He served as president of The Ohio State University from 1990 to 1997 and again from 2007 to 2013.

Gee has been a member of several education-governance organizations and committees, including the Big Ten Conference Council of Presidents, the Inter-University Council of Ohio, the Business-Higher Education Forum, and the American Association of Universities. He was chair of the American Council on Education’s Commission on Higher Education Attainment and served as co-chair of the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities’ Energy Advisory Committee. In 2009, Gee was invited to join the International Advisory Board of King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia.

Active in a number of national professional and service organizations during his tenures, he has served on the boards for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc., Limited Brands and the National 4-H Council. In

President E. Gordon Gee with his family -- son-in-law, David Patrón, daughter, Dr. Rebekah Gee, and twins Eva, on Gee’s lap, and Elizabeth

2011, Gee was appointed to serve as secretary on the Board of Directors of Ohio’s economic development program, JobsOhio. In 2011-2012, he was asked by Governor John Kasich to chair the Ohio Higher Education Capital Funding Collaborative and the Ohio Higher Education Funding Commission.

Gee has received a number of honorary degrees, awards, fellowships and recognitions. He is a fellow of the prestigious American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world’s largest science organization. In 1994, Gee received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of Utah, as well as from Teachers College of Columbia University. In 2013, he received the ACE Council of Fellows/Fidelity Investments Mentor Award and received the Outstanding Academic Leader of the Year Award on behalf of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. He is the co-author of 11 books, including Law, Policy and Higher Education, published in 2012. He has also authored many papers and articles on law and education.

Gee’s daughter, Rebekah, is the Medicaid Medical Director for the State of Louisiana, and an assistant professor of Public Health and Medicine at Louisiana State University. She is also a Norman F. Gant/American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology/IOM Anniversary Fellow.

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Oliver Luck, Director of Athletics

As Director of Athletics at West Virginia University, Oliver Luck has worked endlessly and traveled the world to enhance the Mountaineers’ role as a major player in collegiate athletics.

In four years on the job, Luck’s accomplishments have been nothing short of spectacular. In the past year alone, he successfully guided the start of construction on a new $21 million baseball park, which will open in 2015 and provide the Mountaineers with one of the best facilities in the Big 12.

Add in his tireless efforts to secure a $75 million bond, start a $25 million fundraising effort and proceed with a $6 million new football team room and Luck’s efforts will show $106 million in facility improvements in the coming years to bring WVU’s aging facilities into the modern times.

His work on the national level is equally impressive and equally valuable to West Virginia University. He was named in 2013 to a three-year term on the inaugural College Football Playoff committee, which will change the face of the college football national championship. He serves on the NFL Player Safety Advisory Committee, chairs the Big 12 Budget and Finance Committee, serves on the board of American Campus Community, Inc., and in May, 2014, was one of the featured speakers at the White House at the Healthy Kids and Safe Sports Concussion Summit through his work with the organization Practice Like Pros.

Among athletic directors, Luck is also one of the most popular speakers on the national circuit. Countless seminars and conventions feature him on panels and discussion groups to tap into his knowledge of the corporate and collegiate world.

Before 2014, his previous three years at WVU were equally impressive and busy. He has hired new coaches to bolster WVU’s level of success. He guided the completion of major capital projects such as the $25 million WVU basketball practice facility for men’s and women’s basketball and the women’s soccer training complex.

He led WVU into the Big 12 Conference, presided over the best fundraising year in school history (2012), implemented several safety and crowd enhancements at Mountaineer sporting events, increased overall department revenue, continued a master plan for facility upgrades and watched his football program gain its third BCS bowl victory.

In 2013, Luck oversaw the reseating of the WVU Coliseum to further increase WVU’s fundraising efforts. He added an 18th varsity sport - men’s golf,

which will tee it up in 2015 for the first time since 1982. He outsourced WVU’s media rights to secure a 12-year guaranteed annual revenue source of at least $6 million per year from IMG. However, through all his accomplishments in four years in Morgantown, it all has occurred while he has fostered an atmosphere for achievement and triumph in the classroom and on the field.

Luck, was appointed the University’s 11th Director of Athletics on June 9, 2010 and he was no stranger to success. In fact, Luck’s athletic and professional career has been the epitome of success, first as a record-setting quarterback for the Mountaineers from 1978-81, then as a professional quarterback for the National Football League’s Houston Oilers, and later as a professional sports executive.

After retiring from football, Luck became vice president of business development for the NFL and later was appointed general manager of the Frankfurt Galaxy of the newly created World League of American Football. He spent the ’95 season as general manager of the Rhein Fire before being named President and CEO of NFL Europe in 1996. Luck totaled more than 10 years with the NFL, before becoming chief executive officer of the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority in 2001.

In that role, Luck oversaw the development and management of a $1 billion professional sports and entertainment complex for the city of Houston that included Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros, Reliant Stadium, home of the Houston Texans, the Toyota Center, home of the Houston Rockets.

In 2005, Luck was appointed as the first president of Major League Soccer’s Houston Dynamos, helping that organization to a pair of MLS Cup titles in his first two years at the helm. Luck secured the funding for an $80 million soccer complex to house the Dynamos when the call came to return to his alma mater. BBVA Compass Stadium was built and opened in 2012 adding to Luck’s legacy with the professional soccer team, and the overall Houston sports facility complexes. He returned to Houston in May, 2012 for the opening ceremony of the soccer stadium that he fought so hard for.

Prior to his current position at WVU, Luck was appointed to a four-year term on the West Virginia University Board of Governors, a spot he relinquished to become director of athletics.

The Rhodes Scholar finalist graduated Phi Beta Kappa from WVU in 1982. He also earned a law degree from Texas, graduating cum laude in 1987. In 1997, Luck was inducted into the West Virginia University Sports Hall of Fame, and in 2000, he was inducted into the CoSIDA Academic All-America Hall of Fame.

He is married to the former Kathy Wilson. They have two sons and two daughters: Andrew, a former All-American quarterback and two-time Heisman Trophy finalist at Stanford and No. 1 overall pick of the 2012 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts; Mary Ellen, a standout volleyball player and graduate of Stanford; Emily, a current student at Stanford and Addison, who attends Morgantown High.

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WVU Intercollegiate Athletics Senior Staff

Keli CunninghamExecutive Senior Associate Athletic Director

Matt BormanSenior Associate Athletic Director/Development

Terri HowesSenior Associate Athletic Director/Sport Administration/SWA

Michael SzulSenior Associate Athletic Director/ Business Operations

Michael FragaleAssociate Athletic Director/Communications

Brady RourkeAssociate Athletic Director/ Student Services

Matt WellsAssociate Athletic Director/External Affairs

April MesserlyAssistant Athletic Director/Facilities & Operations

Kevin MillerAssistant Athletic Director/Annual Fund

Lacey GibsonAssistant Athletic Director/Compliance

Ben MurrayAssociate Athletic Director/Major Gifts & Capital Campaigns

Bryan MesserlyAssistant Athletic Director/Communications

Nathaniel ZinnAssistant Athletic Director/Marketing

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NIKKI IZZO-BROWNWOMEN’S SOCCER

JASON BUTTSGYMNASTICS

MIKE CAREYWOMEN’S BASKETBALL

SEAN CLEARYCROSS COUNTRY/TRACK

SEAN COVICHGOLF

JON HAMMONDRIFLE

SAMMIE HENSONWRESTLING

DANA HOLGORSENFOOTBALL

BOB HUGGINSMEN’S BASKETBALL

JIMMY KINGROWING

JILL KRAMERVOLLEYBALL

MARLON LEBLANCMEN’S SOCCER

RANDY MAZEYBASEBALL

VIC RIGGSSWIMMING AND DIVING

MIHA LISACTENNIS

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MOUNTAINEER FIELD AT MILAN PUSKAR STADIUM

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Media Services The West Virginia University Athletic Communications Office will be available throughout the entire 2014 women’s soccer season to accomodate any many requests. The following are some guidelines that should make it easy for media members to cover the Moun-taineers. Any additional questions should be directed to Assistant Director of Athletic Communications Shannon McNamara.

Gameday Parking is free in the Shell Building parking lot, located next to the Mountaineer Track. Complete statistics are provided to all working media at halftime and postgame. Requested team members and coach Izzo-Brown will be available for interviews at the Wrestling Pavilion follow-ing a 15-minute grace period.

Game ServicesThe athletic communications staff will be at your service throughout the match. All working media will be provided with a game program, rosters, media guides and other pertinent information. Computer-generated scores will be available at halftime and at the game’s conclusion. Press seating is located in the media booth of the Bill Maloney Press Box. Wireless internet access is available for working media members.

CredentialsPhotographers and media members who wish to cover a match at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium should contact women’s soccer SID Shannon McNamara, via email ([email protected]) or phone (304-293-2821), at least 24 hours in advance. Photographers may shoot in the four corners of the field, excluding the team bench areas. On the endlines, photographers are permitted only in the area between the side-lines and the edges of the 18-yard box.

During the WeekAny member of the media wishing to interview a player or a member of the coaching staff during the week should contact WVU women’s soccer SID Shannon McNamara, via email ([email protected]) or phone (304-293-2821), at least 24 hours in advance.

Cell phone numbers will not be provided, and all WVU student-athletes have been instructed to not conduct interviews without prior approval of the athletic com-munications staff.

Media InformationReceiving Information Media members may receive WVU women’s soccer press releases, notes and more via email. Please email Shannon McNamara ([email protected]) to be included on the distribution list.

Directions to Dick Dlesk Soccer StadiumFrom I-68: Take the Pierpont Road (mile marker 7) exit and follow signs toward the football stadium by heading West onto WV 857. At the second traffic light, turn left (south) on US 119. Drive up a steep hill; the Morgantown airport will be on your left. Continue straight past several car dealerships and at the second light turn right onto WV 705. Turn left at the sixth traffic light onto Van Voorhis Road. The road becomes Patteson Drive when crossing Uni-versity Avenue. Proceed up Patteson to the light at Jerry West Boulevard. Go straight at the light into the Coliseum parking lots. Turn right on to Gale Catlett Drive. Parking for soccer is available in the Shell Building lot. Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium is located below the Shell Building lot.

From I-79: Take the Star City/WVU (mile marker 155) exit and follow signs to West Virginia University, heading south on US 19 and across the Star City Bridge. Proceed up Monongahela Boulevard past Texas Roadhouse. Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium is just ahead on the right. Parking is available in the Shell Building lot (next to Mountaineer Track).

WVUsports.comWVUsports.com is the place for media and fans to go for the latest on Mountaineer women’s soccer. In 2014, streamed audio and video broadcasts will be available on WVU’s official athletic website. Live stats also are available to keep track of every score and save. Game releases are made available in PDF format one day prior to gameday.

Player and coaching staff bios are available at the click of a finger by going to WVUsports.com. Updated following each game, WVUsports.com is your place to find the latest statistics for Mountaineer women’s soccer. Not only will you find this season’s stats, but you also will be able to find the WVU record book for some historical perspective.

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Big 12 Media ServicesThe Big 12 Conference maintains its website at BIG12Sports.com. Complete informa-tion on the league and member schools is available. The site boasts original content from throughout the Conference along with several video broadcasts, including a daily magazine show – The Big 12 Report.

In soccer, scores throughout the league and standings are updated as games are final. Big 12 conference and team statistics are updated no later than the following morning. Media can access PDF files fo the conference release, statistics and soccer record book.

The Conference is comprised of 10 institutions, with many having shared traditional rivalries throughout their histories. Member universities include – Baylor, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, TCU, Texas, Texas Tech and West Virginia. Kansas State, however, does not field a women’s soccer program.

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Athletic InformationThe West Virginia University athletic communication office is located on the second floor of the WVU Coliseum in room 217.

Mailing Address

Athletic Communications OfficeWest Virginia UniversityP.O. Box 0877Morgantown, WV 26507-0877

Overnight Shipping Address

WVU Athletic Communications 3450 Monongahela Blvd., Room 217Morgantown, WV 26506

Phone Information

Office: 304-293-2821Fax: 304-293-4105Press Box: 304-293-6480

Women’s Soccer Contact

Shannon McNamaraAssistant Director of Athletic CommunicationsEmail: [email protected]

MICHAEL FRAGALEAssociate Athletic Director/Communications

MIKE MONTORODirector of Football Communications

JOHN ANTONIKDirector of Digital Media

BRYAN MESSERLYAssistant Athletic Director/Communications

JOE SWANDirector of Athletic Publications

KRISTIN COLDSNOWMultimedia Specialist

NICK ARTHURGraduate Assistant

ASHLEY BAILEYAssistant Director of Athletic Communications

GRANT DOVEYAssistant Director of Athletic Communications

SHANNON MCNAMARAAssistant Director of Athletic Communications

LISA AMMONSBusiness Manager

AMY PRUNTYProgram Assistant

CHERYL MAUSTProgram Assistant

DJ JAMIEL Graduate Assistant

AMY SALVATOREGraduate Assistant

2014 West Virginia University Women's Soccer Guide

Documents

Transcript of 2014 West Virginia University Women's Soccer Guide