Billikens Conclude Season with 10 Wins
Nov. 12, 2007
A Tough Way to Go Out: Saint Louis women's soccer (10-6-2 overall, 7-2-2 Atlantic 10) saw its 2007 campaign conclude in heartbreaking fashion last Thursday, falling to Dayton 2-1 in overtime in an A-10 Championship first-round game. Cassi Winchell, with an assist from Julia Bradenberg, netted the Billiken goal. It was her team-leading sixth goal of the season and the 29th of her career, giving her sole possession of second place on the SLU all-time list. Now for the Good News: The Billikens finished with a 10-6-2 overall record, giving the program at least 10 victories for the 10th time in its 12-year history. Next year, SLU will return players who accounted for 68 percent of the goals and 69 percent of the assists scored this season, plus its top two goalkeepers. Also, players who made 74 percent of the starts on this year's squad will be back in 2008. A Coaching Champion: Head coach Tim Champion concluded his 12th season at the Billiken helm with a SLU record of 148-73-22 (.654) and a 15-year career mark of 208-87-25 (.689). Champion has built a tradition of success as the only coach the Billikens have known. He has led his teams to three conference regular-season championships and two conference tournament titles. He became the first head coach of a SLU women's team to reach the NCAA Tournament. Champion's career winning percentage ranks 19th all-time among coaches with at least 10 years as an NCAA Division I head coach. The number is 21st in the nation among active coaches with at least five years at the Division I level. Hermann Stadium: The women's soccer program has proven difficult to overcome on Robert R. Hermann Stadium's state-of-the-art natural grass. Since the facility re-opened in 1999, the Billikens have posted a 69-17-3 (.792) record at home, including a 39-6-2 (.851) mark in conference play. SLU was undefeated in the 2006 regular season at home, yielding just one tie to then-nationally ranked Marquette before falling to Illinois in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Billikens played a stretch of 18 games without a home loss, beginning Sept. 16, 2005, and running through an NCAA Tournament first-round win over Drake on Nov. 10, 2006.
Climbing the Career Charts: Senior forward Cassi Winchell finished her Saint Louis tenure with 29 career goals, a number that places her second on the all-time Billiken list. In addition, she ranks fourth in career shots (194), fifth in career points (72), tied for sixth in game-winning assists (six), tied for seventh in game-winning goals (six) and tied for ninth in career assists (14). Sophomore goalkeeper Hannah Koesterer took over the third-place spot in all-time wins with 19. Koesterer is third in career goals-against average (1.18), tied for third in career shutouts (10) and fourth in career saves (103) and career minutes (2,903). Senior back Liz Fox concluded her career tied for seventh in games played (80), and sophomore forward Kelly Waeckerle moved into a tie for 10th in career game-winning goals (five). `Tis the Season: Freshman forward Alyssa Mautz collected four game-winning goals, tying her for the second-highest total by a Saint Louis freshman and tying her for fourth place on the Bills' overall single-season list. Hannah Koesterer enjoyed one of the most productive seasons ever by a Billiken sophomore goalkeeper. On the SLU single-season charts for sophomores, Koesterer ranks third in saves (54), tied for third in wins (six), fourth in shutouts (four) and minutes (1,179) and fifth in GAA (1.14). Her 54 saves occupy the No. 9 spot on Saint Louis' overall single-season list. Cassi Winchell fired 53 shots, tying her for third on the Billikens' single-season list for seniors. Forward Julia Bradenberg registered two game-winning assists, good for a fifth-place tie on SLU's sophomore single-season ranking. Freshman goalkeeper Dominique Turk tied for third in GAA (0.83) and tied for fifth in shutouts (three) on the freshman single-season lists. Working Overtime: The Billikens played six overtime games this season, just one shy of the school-record seven OT contests played in 1997. All's Well That Ends Well: Junior back Katie Allgaier (Plymouth, Minn./Wayzata) played in three games. Bo Knows: Sophomore midfielder Lauren Bozesky (St. Louis, Mo./Ursuline) played in 17 games and started 11 ... scored two goals and one assist for five points ... tied for fourth on the team in goals ... recorded 20 shots including 10 shots on goal ... drew the starting nod and played 40 minutes against Dayton. Julia Guglia: Sophomore forward Julia Bradenberg (St. Louis, Mo./Ursuline) started all 15 games in which she played ... tallied three goals and three assists for nine points ... led the team in assists and was third in goals, points, shots (33) and shots on goal (17) ... named to the All-Conference second team ... earned a spot on the TopDrawerSoccer.com College Team of the Week and the Soccer Buzz Elite Team of the Week for the period ending Oct. 28 ... had an assist and two shots on goal in 79 minutes against Dayton. Soothing Brazz: Freshman midfielder Ashley Brazill (St. Charles, Mo./Incarnate Word) played in all 18 games and started twice ... her 11 shots included six shots on goal ... played seven minutes off the bench against Dayton. Katy Did: Sophomore midfielder Katy Brooks (Kansas City, Mo./Blue Valley West) saw action in one game. CB Radio: Freshman forward Christina Brown (St. Charles, Mo./Duchesne) played in all 18 games and started eight ... recorded one assist, eight shots and four shots on goal ... fired a shot on goal in 15 minutes off the bench against Dayton. Heather Grey: Senior midfielder Heather Crawford (Chicago, Ill./St. Viator) appeared in 11 games and started two ... tallied one shot on goal ... played six minutes in a reserve role against Dayton. Fair's Fair: Sophomore forward Maggie Farrell (St. Louis, Mo./St. Joseph's) played in all 18 games and logged one start ... netted one goal and launched 14 shots, seven of which were on goal ... played 22 minutes off the bench against Dayton. Sly Fox: Senior back Liz Fox (St. Louis, Mo./Cor Jesu) started all 16 games in which she played ... picked up one assist ... garnered All-Conference first-team plaudits ... named to the College Sports Information Directors of America Academic All-District 7 first team ... played 83 minutes against Dayton. Fast Freddy: Sophomore back Susan Frederickson (St. Louis, Mo./St. Joseph's) was one of only three Billikens to start every game ... 10 of her 21 shots were on goal ... went the distance and tied for the team lead by launching four shots (one on goal) against Dayton. That's a Winner: Freshman back Kristyn Gawin (Madison, Wis./Middleton) started five of the 14 games in which she appeared ... two of her three shots were on goal ... played eight minutes off the bench against Dayton. It Ain't Easy Bein' Green: Senior midfielder/back Mary Green (Webster Groves, Mo./Nerinx Hall) was one of only three Billikens to start every game ... notched two goals (one game-winner) and one assist for five points ... tied for fourth on the team in goals ... fired 20 shots, nine of which were on goal ... selected to the College Sports Information Directors of America Academic All-District 7 second team and to the Atlantic 10 Academic All-Conference squad ... played 86 minutes against Dayton. Good Golly: Junior back Molly Hartmann (Jackson, Mo./Jackson) played in 13 games and started four... made her only goal count, as it was a game winner against Rhode Island ... played 33 minutes off the bench against Dayton. Ashes to Ashes: Sophomore midfielder Ashley Hayes (St. Louis, Mo./Incarnate Word) played in 12 games with three starts ... registered one goal, 10 shots and five shots on goal ... recorded two shots on goal in 33 minutes in a reserve role against Dayton. Hem Gem: Junior back Kim Hemmig (Parker, Texas/Bishop Lynch) played in two games. Hannah Montana: Sophomore keeper Hannah Koesterer (Overland Park, Kan./St. Thomas Aquinas) started all 13 games in which she appeared ... logged 1,179+ minutes and posted a 1.14 goals-against average, four shutouts and 54 saves ... went the distance against Dayton and recorded three saves. Emm's a Gem: Freshman midfielder Emma Kriegel (St. Louis, Mo./Oakville) played in two games. Man Oh Man: Sophomore midfielder Katie Mansell (Milwaukee, Wis./Whitefish Bay) played in four games. On the AM Dial: Freshman forward Alyssa Mautz (O'Fallon, Mo./Fort Zumwalt West) played in all 18 games and was a starter 17 times ... contributed five goals (including a team-high four game-winners) and one assist for 11 points ... second on the team in goals, points, shots (37) and shots on goal (21) ... was an Atlantic 10 All-Rookie choice ... named A-10 Rookie of the Week for the period ending Sept. 16 ... played 70 minutes in a starting role against Dayton and had two shots, including one on goal. Hi and Lo: Junior back Lauren Olson (Plano, Texas/Ursuline) was one of only three Billikens to start all 18 games ... chipped in one assist, five shots and two shots on goal ... named to the College Sports Information Directors of America Academic All-District 7 first team and to the Atlantic 10 Academic All-Conference squad ... went the distance against Dayton. Sap is on the Map: Sophomore midfielder Kristen Sapienza (St. Louis, Mo./St. Joseph's) played in eight games ... had the game-winning goal against George Washington, three shots and two shots on goal. My Pal Sal: Sophomore back Sally Sinclair (St. Louis, Mo./Cor Jesu) appeared in 12 games and logged four starts ... fired one shot ... saw 28 minutes of action in a reserve role against Dayton. Jac on Track: Sophomore back Jacqui Smith (St. Louis, Mo./St. Joseph's) started six of the seven games in which she played ... booted one shot ... started and played 80 minutes against Dayton. Sole Train: Junior back Allison Sole (Cedar Rapids, Iowa/George Washington) played in six games with one start ... posted a shot on goal. The Turk Defends the Net: Freshman goalkeeper Dominique Turk (Scottsdale, Ariz./Chaparral) played in seven games and started five ... logged 540+ minutes and registered a 0.83 goals-against average, three shutouts and 11 saves. Kelly Green: Sophomore midfielder Kelly Waeckerle (St. Louis, Mo./Parkway West) played in all 18 games and started 16 ... put up two goals (both game-winners) and two assists for six points ... tied for second on the team in assists, fourth in points, shots (31) and shots on goal (15), and tied for fourth in goals ... played 70 minutes in a starting role and collected two shots, including one on goal, against Dayton. Werk, Werk, Werk: Freshman midfielder Caitlin Werkmeister (St. Louis, Mo./Cor Jesu) saw action in nine games ... registered two shots. Winning Ways: Senior forward Cassi Winchell (St. Louis, Mo./Howell Central) started all 15 games in which she appeared ... rang up six goals and two assists for 14 points ... led the team in goals, points, shots (53) and shots on goal (28), and tied for second in assists ... one of her team-high three shots on goal against Dayton found the back of the net ... tied for the team lead with four total shots in 77 minutes in that contest. |
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