11.12.11 - WINEY AND WILLMANN MAKE ALL-CONFERENCE LIST
The MC women's soccer program had two student-athletes make the All-Conference team for the HCAC 2011 season. Senior Paige Winey and first year Emily Willmann were selected as Second Team All-Conference members.

Winey served as a defensive specialist on the team this year, starting in all 18 games for Manchester. Willmann started in 16 games at goalkeeper and had 129 saves and just 17 goals allowed with five shutouts. The soccer team ended the year 7-10-1 overall, 5-4 in the HCAC.

10.29.11 - MANCHESTER FALLS TO MOUNT ST. JOSEPH 1-0
Manchester's women's soccer team fell 1-0 to Mount St. Joseph in their final game of the regular season. Manchester just missed the fourth and final spot in the HCAC Tournament as Bluffton fell to Hanover 4-1 this afternoon, and was one point behind Bluffton in the conference standings, finishing fifth overall.

Mount St. Joseph scored in the 79th minute of play to pick up the 1-0 win. MC's Emily Willmann recorded nine saves in the loss.

Manchester finished the year 7-10-1 overall, 5-4 in the HCAC.

10.25.11 - SPARTANS POST 3-0 WIN OVER ANDERSON
Manchester's women's soccer team picked up a 3-0 win over Anderson on Tuesday, as MC wrapped up its home season contests.

Manchester and Anderson went into the half scoreless, but the Spartans scored three goals in the first five minutes of the second half to pick up the win. Alexandria Vogt scored on a Breanna McLane assist 40 seconds into the half, and the Spartans bounced back with a goal at the 50:20 mark from Hayley Sunderhaus on a corner kick. MC picked up its third goal of the day 30 seconds later as Amber Oster scored for the 3-0 win, marking MC's fourth shutout in five games.

Manchester improves to 7-9-1 overall, 5-3 in the HCAC. They will travel to Mount St. Joseph on Saturday.

10.22.11 - SPARTANS DELIVER FIRST CONFERENCE LOSS TO EARLHAM IN 2-0 WIN
Manchester's women's soccer team posted a 2-0 conference win over league-leader Earlham College on Saturday, giving Earlham its first conference loss of the year.

After no score at halftime, MC's Ellyn Sallee scored in the 80th minute unassisted to put Manchester ahead 1-0. Senior Kayla Werbianskyj added the finishing touches to the women's soccer team Senior Day as she picked up her fifth goal of the year in the 87th minute to seal the 2-0 win for Manchester. Emily Willmann picked up her third shutout in four games as she had nine assists for MC.

Manchester moves to 6-9-1 on the year, 4-3 in the HCAC. They enter their final week of regular season action this week, hosting Anderson on Tuesday and travelling to Mount St. Joseph on Saturday as they try to lock up the fourth and final spot to the HCAC Tournament.

10.19.11 - BLUFFTON PICKS UP 1-0 CONFERENCE WIN OVER MC
Bluffton University scored the game's only goal in the 62nd minute to post a 1-0 conference win over Manchester, breaking a three-way tie for fourth place in the league standings between both schools. Emily Willmann ended the game with nine saves.

Manchester falls to 5-9-1 on the year, 3-3 in the HCAC. They will return home Saturday as they host Earlham starting at 3 p.m., following the men's soccer contest with Earlham starting at 1 p.m.

10.15.11 - SPARTANS POST SECOND STRAIGHT CONFERENCE WIN FOLLOWING 1-0 VICTORY OVER ROSE-HULMAN
Manchester's women's soccer team picked up a 1-0 conference win over Rose-Hulman on Saturday, marking their second straight conference win. Sofia Tzortzinis scsored the game winner at the 10:33 mark on a deflection. Emily Willmann had ten saves in her second straight shutout.

Manchester improves to 5-8-1 overall, 3-2 in the conference. They will host Bluffton on Wednesday and Earlham on Saturday.

10.11.11 - WERBIANSKYJ SCORES GAME WINNER IN 1-0 OVERTIME WIN VERSUS DEFIANCE
Manchester's Kayla Werbianskyj ended overtime quickly in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Defiance. Werbianskyj scored 16 seconds on a Sofia Tzortzigis assist in the overtime session to pick up the 1-0 conference win for the Spartans.

Emily Willmann of MC had 10 saves in the shutout win.

The Spartans improve to 4-8-1 on the year, 2-2 in the conference. They will travel to Rose-Hulman on Saturday.

10.8.11 - NATIONALLY RANKED TRANSYLVANIA DEFEATS MANCHESTER 5-0
Manchester's women's soccer team fell to visiting Transylvania, currently ranked 16th in the Division III polls 5-0 on Saturday. Goalkeeper Emily Willmann recorded 16 saves in the loss. Manchester falls to 3-8-1 on the year and will resume league play Tuesday at home as they host Defiance.

10.4.11 - SPARTANS FALL TO OHIO NORTHERN 2-0
Manchester's women's soccer team dropped a 2-0 contest at Ohio Northern on Tuesday. The Polar Bears went into the contest in the top 30 in the national rankings. ONU scored in the 28th and 87th minute of action.

Manchester's Emily Willmann had 12 saves in the loss. The Spartans will host #21 Transylvania in HCAC action at home Saturday for Homecoming Weekend.

10.1.11 - WOMEN'S SOCCER POSTS 2-0 SHUTOUT AT FRANKLIN
Manchester's women's soccer team posted a 2-0 win over Franklin on Saturday, marking the second shutout of the season for MC. Alexandria Vogt scored at the 14th minute as Amber Kent assisted on the goal. Breanna McLane added the insurance goal unassisted at the 28th minute to give MC the 2-0 win. Emily Willmann had seven saves in the shutout.

Manchester improves to 3-6-1 overall, 1-1 in the conference. They will travel to Ohio Northern on Tuesday.

9.24.11 - MC FALLS TO HANOVER 1-0
Manchester's women's soccer team fell to Hanover 1-0 in conference action Saturday at Hanover. The Panthers scored in the 79th minute of play to pick up the win. Emily Willmann had eight saves for Manchester in the loss. MC falls to 2-6-1, 0-1 in the HCAC, and will travel to Franklin on Saturday for a 6 p.m. contest.

9.17.11 - SPARTANS END IN 1-1 TIE WITH BENEDICTINE
Mancheste's Breanna McLane scored in the 25th minute of play to tie the game at 1-1, and that was the final following two overtime periods on Saturday as MC hosted Benedictine.

Both teams were evenly matched, as MC held a slight advantage on shots 10-9 and were tied on corner kicks 4-4.

Goalkeeper Sarah Tobola had six saves for Manchester, as they move to 2-4-1 on the year and travel to Huntington on Tuesday.

9.13.11 - WOMENS SOCCER FALLS TO GOSHEN 1-0
Manchester's women's soccer team fell to Goshen Tuesday night 1-0. Goshen scored in the 29th minute of play to take the win.

Manchester falls to 2-4 on the year and will be at home on Saturday to face Benedictine.

9.10.11 - OBERLIN POSTS 1-0 WIN OVER MANCHESTER
Manchester' women's soccer team fell to Oberlin 1-0 in action Saturday afternoon.

Manchester received a red card late in the second half, giving Oberlin their only goal of the game on a direct kick in the 80th minute of play. Emily Willmann had three saves in the contest for Manchester, who falls to 2-3 on the year and will be in action Tuesday night at Goshen.

9.9.11 - SPARTANS PICK UP 3-0 WIN OVER CINCINNATI CHRISTIAN
Manchester's Kayla Werbianskyj recorded her third goal of the season and the eventual game winner in Friday's 3-0 win over Cincinnati Christian University.

Werbianskyj scored on a header goal, assisted by Hayley Sunderhaus in the third minute of action and gave MC a 1-0 lead at the half. In the 75th minute, Breanna McLane scored on a Sunderhause assist to make it a 2-0 MC lead, and Amber Kent added an insurance goal in the 80th minute of a McLane assist.

Manchester evens its record to 2-2 on the year and will host Oberlin on Saturday starting at 3 p.m.

9.6.11 - MANCHESTER FALLS TO ST. MARY'S
Manchester's women's soccer team fell to St. Mary's 3-1 in road action Tuesday afternoon. St. Mary's scored in the 39th minute to take a 1-0 lead into the half. Manchester's Ellyn Sallee scored in the 68th minute unassisted to tie the game before St. Mary's scored in the 82 and 86th minute to pick up the 3-1 win. Emily Willmann recorded seven saves for MC in the loss

Manchester falls to 1-2 on the year and will be in action at home on Friday to face Cincinnati Christian and versus Oberlin on Saturday.


9.3.11 - SPARTANS FALL 1-0 TO TRINE
Trine University scored in the 12th minute of play to pick up a 1-0 win over Manchester on Saturday. MC goalkeeper Emily Willmann recorded six saves in the contest as Manchester falls to 1-1 on the year. MC will resume play on Tuesday at St. Mary's.

9.1.11 - MC POSTS 4-1 SEASON OPENER OVER ANDREWS
Manchester's women's soccer team notched their first win of the season on Thursday following a 4-1 win over Andrews University.

Check back later for updated results from the match. Manchester will be at home on Saturday to host Trine starting at 1 p.m.

5.25.11 - SOCCER PROGRAM HAS SUMMER WORKOUTS AVAILABLE
Returning and incoming students interested in participating in women's soccer for the 2011 season are encouraged to look through the in-depth summer workout manual, provided by head coach Andy Stout. Anyone with questions regarding the workout program can contact Coach Stout at 260-982-5046 or by email at amstout@manchester.edu.

10.30.10 - SPARTANS FALL TO MSJ 1-0 TO END SEASON
Manchester's women's soccer team lost 1-0 to Mount St. Joseph on Saturday to close out the season and marking the fourth conference loss this season by one goal.

Sarah Tobola recorded 11 saves in the loss for Manchester, who ends the season 3-15-1 overall, 1-7-1 in the HCAC.

10.28.10 - SPARTANS END IN SCORELESS TIE WITH ANDERSON
Manchester battled to a scoreless tie with Anderson on Wednesday following two overtime sessions. Sarah Tobola recorded 11 saves in the contest as Manchester moves to 3-14-1 overall, 1-6-1 in the HCAC. They will wrap up the regular season on Saturday as they host Mount St. Joseph.

10.23.10 - EARLHAM DEFEATS MANCHESTER 6-0
Manchester's women's soccer team fell to Earlham 6-0 in HCAC action Saturday. Earlham scored three goals in each period and outshot MC 28-5 and had an 11-0 advantage on corner kicks.

Sarah Tobola had 10 saves in the loss. MC falls to 3-14 on the year, 1-6 in the HCAC. They travel to Anderson Wednesday and host Mt. St. Joseph on Saturday.

10.20.10 - BLUFFTON GETS 1-0 WIN OVER MANCHESTER
Manchester's women's soccer team fell to Bluffton 1-0 in conference play on Wednesday, as Bluffton scored the only goal of the game in the 54th minute of play. Bluffton held a 14-12 advantage in shots and 4-3 in corner kicks in the game.

Goalkeeper Abby Williams had eight saves for Manchester, who falls to 3-13 overall, 1-5 in the HCAC. They travel to Earlham on Saturday.

10.16.10 - ROSE-HULMAN DEFEATS MANCHESTER 1-0
Manchester fell 1-0 to Rose-Hulman in women's soccer action Saturday. Rose-Hulman scored in the fifth minute of play for the lone goal of the game. Abby Williams had four saves in the loss, dropping Manchester to 3-12 overall, 1-4 in the HCAC. They travel to Bluffton on Wednesday.

10.12.10- MC FALLS TO DEFIANCE 2 -0
Defiance scored in the 19th and 83rd minute of play to pick up a 2-0 conference win over Manchester on Tuesday.

Abby Williams had five saves for MC, who falls to 3-10 on the year, 1-3 in the HCAC. Manchester returns home Saturday to face Rose-Hulman.

10.9.10 - SPARTANS FALL TO HANOVER IN DOUBLE OVERTIME
Manchester fell to Hanover in HCAC action Saturday afternoon 1-0 in double overtime. Hanover scored on a header goal with 22 seconds left in the second overtime period to pick up the win.

Abby Willams had four saves for MC in the loss. Manchester falls to 3-10 on the year, 1-2 in the HCAC. They travel to Defiance on Tuesday and face Rose-Hulman at home on Saturday.

10.5.10 - OHIO NORTHERN DEFEATS MC 4-1
Ohio Northern took a 1-0 lead into the half and scored three goals in the second period to pick up a 4-1 win over Manchester on Tuesday.

After trailing 2-0 in the second half, MC's Olivia Gomez scored on a free kick for the Spartans in the 66th minute of play to make it a 2-1 ONU lead. The Polar Bears scored in the 68th and 85th minute to close out the match.

Goalkeeper Abby Williams tallied 10 saves in the loss for the Spartans. Manchester falls to 3-9 on the year and resumes conference play on Saturday as they host Hanover at noon.

10.2.10 - SPARTANS GET FIRST CONFERENCE WIN IN 2-0 DECISION VERSUS FRANKLIN
Manchester posted a 2-0 conference win over Franklin on Saturday, as Manchester scored two goals in 82 seconds to pick up the win. Scoreless at the half, MC's Jenny Smith scored on an unassisted goal at 80:37, then Laura Jenkins headed in an Olivia Gomez assist at 81:50 for the second goal of the game.

Abby Williams had two saves in the shutout win for the Spartans. Manchester improves to 3-8 on the year, 1-1 in the HCAC. They host Ohio Northern on Tuesday and Hanover on Saturday.

9.29.10 - MC FALLS TO CAPITAL 2-0
Manchester fell to Capital 2-0 in home action Wednesday. MC took a 0-0 score into the half, but Capital scored early in the second period to pick up the eventual game winner.

MC goalkeeper Abby Williams recorded 12 saves for Manchester, who falls to 2-8 on the year. The Spartans return to action Saturday at home in HCAC play against Franklin.

9.25.10 - SPARTANS FALL TO TRANSYLVANIA 5-0 IN CONFERENCE OPENER
Transylvania picked up the game winning goal 30 seconds, and picked up a 5-0 win over Manchester in Saturday's HCAC Conference opener at Transy. The Pioneers went on to score three more goals in the first half and one more in the second half for the win, and outshot MC 24-1 offensively.

Abby Williams recorded seven saves for MC, as they fall to 2-7 overall, 0-1 in the HCAC. They host Capital on Wednesday and return to league play Saturday as they host Franklin.

9.21.10 - JENKINS SCORES GAME WINNER IN 2-0 WIN OVER ST. MARY'S
Manchester's women's soccer team picked up a 2-0 win over visiting St. Mary's on Tuesday. Sophomore Laura Jenkins broke a scoreless tie in the 78th minute on a 30-yard chip shot to score the eventual game winner for MC. Kayla Werbianskyj scored the second goal of the day with 30 seconds remaining in the game off an Olivia Gomez cross.

Abby Williams notched 10 saves in the shutout win for the Spartans. MC improves to 2-6 on the year and travels to Transylvania for their conference opener on Saturday.

9.17.10 - MC FALLS TO WITTENBERG 4-0
Wittenberg took a 3-0 lead into the half and added a fourth goal early in the second half to pick up a 4-0 win over visiting Manchester College on Friday.

Sarah Tobola had four saves for the Spartans as they drop to 1-6 on the year. They will return home Tuesday as they host St. Mary's starting at 4:30 p.m.

9.15.10 - OLIVET BLANKS MANCHESTER 3-0
Manchester's women's soccer team fell to visiting Olivet College 3-0 in action Wednesday. Olivet scored the game winning goal in the 14th minute of action, and held a 1-0 advantage at the half.

Sarah Tobola had 10 saves on the day for Manchester. The Spartans fall to 1-5 on the year and will travel to WIttenberg on Friday for a 7 p.m. contest.

9.11.10 - WOOSTER POSTS 6-0 WIN OVER MANCHESTER
The women's soccer team fell to host The College of Wooster 6-0 Saturday afternoon. Wooster's defense limited Manchester to just three shots on the day, as they tallied 32 shots in the game.

Sarah Tobola had seven saves in the game for the Spartans. Manchester falls to 1-4 on the year and returns home Wednesday as they host Olivet starting at 4 p.m.

9.10.10 - MC FALLS TO HIRAM 5-1
Manchester's women's soccer team dropped a 5-1 contest at Hiram on Friday night. Hiram jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead three minutes into the contest and held a 4-0 advantage at the half. Julia Pierce scored the final goal of the game in the 77th minute of action unassisted. Sarah Tobola had three saves for MC in the loss.

Manchester falls to 1-3 on the year and returns to action Saturday afternoon as part of their Ohio swing to face Wooster starting at 3 p.m.

9.7.10 - INDIANA WESLEYAN DEFEATS MC 6-0
Manchester fell to host Indiana Wesleyan 6-0 in women's soccer action on Tuesday night. IWU scored in the eighth minute of action to pick up the game winner. Abby Williams have 17 saves for MC, who fall to 1-2 on the year and will travel to Ohio this weekend to face Hiram at 7 p.m. on Friday and Wooster at 3 p.m. on Saturday.

9.7.10 - FRIDAY'S GAME TIME CHANGED
The Hiram/Manchester women's soccer match scheduled for 5 p.m. Friday has been moved to 7 p.m..

9.4.10 - EDGINGTON AND JENKINS TEAM UP AS MC DEFEATS TRINE 5-2
After trailing 1-0 at the 31st minute, Mnachester scored five unanswered goals to post a 5-2 win over Trine on Saturday.

Laura Jenkins scored in the 37th minute unassisted to make it a 1-1 score at the half. Lauren Edgington scored in the 49th minute to make it a 2-1 Spartan lead, and Jenkins picked up her second goal of the day at the 59th minute, also unassisted to make it a 3-1 lead. Edgington scored in the 63rd minute on a Meredith Howe assist and again unassisted in the 75th minute for the Spartans' fifth goal of the game.

Goalkeeper Abby Williams collected eight saves for Manchester, who improves to 1-1 on the year and travels to Indiana Wesleyan on Saturday.

9.2.10 - SPARTANS FALL TO GOSHEN 2-1 IN SEASON OPENER
Manchester's women's soccer team dropped a 2-1 game in their season opener on Thursday. Goshen scored in the 12th and 49th minute of play, and had an own goal for Manchester in 72nd minute to pick up the win.

Goalkeeper Sarah Tobola had five saves in the contest for MC.

Manchester falls to 0-1 on the year and travels to Trine on Saturday for a 1 p.m. contest.


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