Emory Women’s Soccer to Open 2009 Ranked 22nd in Division III
The Emory University women's soccer team will enter the 2009
season ranked 22nd in Division III according to the
National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) pre-season
poll.
The Eagles are coming off a 16-4-1 campaign in 2008, which included
the fifth University Athletic Association (UAA) Championship in the
program's history, and their second-consecutive trip to the NCAA
Tournament. The Eagles were eliminated in the tournament's
round of 32.
Despite losing nine seniors from last year's squad, the Eagles will
return all-UAA honorable mention and senior midfielder
Talia Dweck, in addition to last year's leading
scorer, senior Shayna Bryan (eight goals and three
assists in 2008). Rising juniors Melanie Levy
(midfield), Emily Rubin (defense), and
Lauren Smith (forward), each played in every game
for the Eagles last season, and will look to be major factors in
the squad's success again in 2009.
Head Coach Sue Patberg returns for her fifth
season at the Eagles' helm, having led the team to three NCAA
Tournament appearances and a 54-14-7 record in her previous four
seasons.
Emory will open its season on the road on September 2nd,
taking on Lee University in Cleveland, TN. The Eagles will
take on Maryville College (Tenn.) in their first home match of the
season on Saturday, September 5th at 6:00 PM.
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