CMU Blazers

Women's Soccer 2009-10
2009/10 MCAC Champions

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OCTOBER BLAZER ATHLETES OF THE MONTH

Congratulations to Abigail Graff of the women’s soccer team and to Hassan Kamara of the men’s soccer team on being selected as the October Blazer Athletes of the Month.

Abby led CMU to their first MCAC women’s soccer championship in five years, when the defeated Providence 3-2 on October 25th. The second-year midfielder from Calgary, Alberta, recorded a goal and an assist in the gold medal match and was subsequently named tournament MVP.

Hassan led the CMU men’s team to a 3-3 record in October, scoring 3 goals and setting up 5 others, including a goal and two assists in their 4-2 conference semi-final victory over CU St-Boniface on October 24th.

CMU CAPTURES WOMEN’S SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP

The CMU women’s soccer team ended Providence College’s four year dominance in college women’s soccer taking their second ever championship on Sunday afternoon by a score of 3 – 2 all the result of a second half comeback.

Providence opened the scoring in the 25th minute when Amanda Franz pushed the loose ball past CMU keeper Mikaela Villalobos to give the home team a 1-0 lead. The remaining 20 minutes of the half produced few quality scoring chances and when the half-time whistle sounded, the two sides remained separated by a goal.

An inspired CMU emerged from their half-time talk and equalized shortly after the restart. Fourth-year forward Mae Wincott collected her first of two goals in the 49th minute, deflecting Abigail Graf’s shot past Alissa Coutts. The Blazers claimed the lead moments later when Graf powered in a free-kick from 20 yards out. Midway through the half, Mae Wincott calmly collected her brace from the penalty spot for a foul committed in the restricted area.

Suddenly behind, Providence attempted to recover and get back in the match. Their relentless pressure over the final 25 minutes was eventually rewarded when Maraleigh Short was forced to commit a foul in the CMU 18-yard box, sending Melanie Warkentin on the penalty spot. Warkentin made no mistake for the Freemen, but over the final minutes it became apparent that the 3-2 score line would stand. at the sound of the referee’s final whistle, an exuberant coach William Wiens ran onto the field to share the moment with the champions. “Great defensive work by Heather (Thornton), Megan (Enns), Chrissy (Scheerer)and Samantha (Blatz), shared Wiens. “Some great goal keeping by Mikaela (Villalobos) with lots of help from the rest of the team.”

Before the trophy was handed to team captain Heather Thornton, Abigail Graf was honored as the tournament MVP. Graf, Thornton, Villalobos and Short also received selections to the MCAC all-conference team.
Date October 26, 2009

MILESTONE WIN FOR CMU WOMEN’S SOCCER

Second half goals by Maraleigh Short and Mae Wincott lifted CMU to a 2 - 0 victory over Providence in women's soccer action at CMU on Saturday afternoon. Last week in Otterburne, it was the Freemen who were victorious, finding themselves on the winning side of a lopsided 5 - 0 score line. The win marked a significant accomplishment for the Blazers who captured their first victory in the past two seasons.

Short opened the scoring early in the first half when her header powered past Freemen goalkeeper Alissa Coutts. It was the first CMU goal since their season opener, the last time Providence visited CMU on September 16th. It wouldn't take long for CMU to score their second when third-year winger Mae Wincott lifted the home team to a 2 - 0 lead.

"I am so proud of these ladies", explained CMU head coach William Wiens with a smile. "We have been improving practice by practice and we were all expecting to get something out of this game." The win puts the Blazers 3 points behind Providence in the table and sets up an exciting final meeting in Otterburne on October 17th.

CMU goalkeeper Mikaela Villalobos has now recorded a clean sheet in each of the Blazers last two matches.
Date October 3rd, 2009

Blazers Earn Draw With Portage

CMU goalkeeper Mikaela Villalobos backstopped the Blazers to a 0 - 0 draw with the Portage Blaze of the Winnipeg Women's Soccer League on Saturday afternoon. A crowd of near 50 spectators took in the match as part of Homecoming Weekend at CMU and witnessed a monumental achievement for the women's side, holding their own against the Blaze who finished their senior women's season in fourth place of the first division.

"I was very proud of our ladies," stated satisfied head coach William Wiens. A series of injuries forced the Blazers to play the friendly with just 11 healthy players. CMU defenders Heather Thornton, Chrissy Scheerer and Megan Enns held Portage to very few offensive chances in the match, and when the Blaze did get chances, Villalobos was more than capable of defending the Blazer goal.

The Blazers came closest to scoring in the first half, when Maraleigh Short sent Mae Wincott and Felecia Schmutz in on goal, only to half the pass cut out by Portage defender Kim Cowan.

The Blazers women's team will have a valuable week off of games as they prepare to host Providence, in their third of four meetings this season, on Saturday at noon.

Womens Soccer Photos Sept 26
Date September 26, 2009

WOMEN’S SOCCER KICKS OFF MCAC SEASON

WOMEN’S SOCCER KICKS OFF MCAC SEASON

Ruth Maddever’s two goal first half was enough for the Providence Freemen to capture the first victory of the 2009 MCAC women’s soccer season over the CMU Blazers on Wednesday afternoon. The Blazers held most of the offensive chances in the first half, gaining four corner-kicks in the opening 20 minutes of the contest, yet they failed to capitalize on their chances. It was 2008 conference MVP, Maddever who opened the scoring on a counter-attack in the 12th minute to thrust the Freemen into the lead. She would capture her second goal five minutes later on a run down the right flank, rifling a ball past Blazers goalkeeper Ashley Reimer.

CMU attempted to come from behind late in the half, when first-year striker Elisa LeDesky scored a wonder-goal, dribbling through the Freemen defense before blasting the ball into the corner of the goal. Before the half came to an end, Dana Van Dijk scored a third goal for Providence, restoring their two goal lead.

Tragedy struck for Providence late in the half when Maddever was injured in a collision with a CMU defender. The ankle injury forced her out of the match and she was unable to return.

The teams traded second half goals; Mikaela Villalobos scored for CMU and Melanie Warkentine replied for Providence. It was Maddever’s brace that proved to be the difference in the game. Her presence will be sorely missed by the Freemen as she attempts to recover from her injury.

“We did well today”, said Blazers head coach William Wiens. “There are many good signs, the score notwithstanding.” The two teams will play each other again on Wednesday, September 23 in Otterburne.
Date Sept 17, 2009