2012-13 Women's Soccer News

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Owens Community College Captures 2012-13 All-Sports Award
Owens Community College Captures 2012-13 All-Sports Award

Owens Community College has captured the 2012-13 Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) All-Sports Award.

Express Athletics Completes Most Successful Year In College History
Express Athletics Completes Most Successful Year In College History

Toledo, OH---The 2012-13 year for Express athletics saw four Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) titles, four region/district championships and four National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) D-II National Tournament appearances.

OCCAC Announces 2012-13 All-Academic Team
OCCAC Announces 2012-13 All-Academic Team

The Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) has announced its postseason All-Academic team.

Drew Plummer and Kendra Eitniear (L to R) have signed with Tiffin University's women's soccer program. Photos by Nicholas Huenefeld/Owens Sports Information
Sophomore Forwards Eitniear, Plummer Sign With Tiffin University

Tiffin, OH---Kendra Eitniear and Drew Plummer, sophomore forwards with the Express women's soccer team, will stay teammates next year as the two have signed at Tiffin University.

Kendra Eitniear (11) was named to the NJCAA D-II Honorable Mention All-American team. Photo by Nicholas Huenefeld/Owens Sports Information
Eitniear Becomes First All-American In Express Women's Soccer History

Toledo, OH---Sophomore forward Kendra Eitniear has been named to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) D-I Honorable Mention All-American team.

Kendra Eitniear and Jill Burkholder, top left. Below (L to R) are Drew Plummer, Burkholder, Eitniear and Marissa Ramirez
Eitniear, Burkholder Headline Region XII Postseason Honors

Toledo, OH---Kendra Eitniear and Jill Burkholder were named First Team All-Region XII over the weekend, while Marissa Ramirez and Drew Plummer were named Second Team All-Region XII.

Jill Burkholder makes a move against a Muskegon defender in today's Region XII semifinal. Photo by Nicholas Huenefeld/Owens Sports Information
Late Goal Gives Muskegon 1-0 Upset Over No. 14 Express Women In Region XII Semifinal

Jackson, MI---After a season full of injuries, the No. 14 Express women couldn't overcome another one today as they gave up the game's lone goal with 42 seconds left in a 1-0 loss to Muskegon Community College in the Region XII semifinals today.

Kendra Eitniear jumps into the arms of Drew Plummer after Eitniear's goal late in the first half put the Express up 4-0. Photo by Nicholas Huenefeld/Owens Sports Information
No. 16 Express Women Rout Cincinnati State 4-1, Clinch #1 Seed In Region XII Playoffs

Cincinnati, OH---Four players scored as the No. 16 Express women's soccer team defeated Cincinnati State 4-1 to clinch the Region XII regular season championship and the #1 overall seed in the Region XII postseason tournament.

Erika Brinkman was named NJCAA D-I Goalkeeper of the Week today. Photo by Nicholas Huenefeld/Owens Sports Information
Brinkman Captures National Honor, Express Women Nationally Ranked For First Time

Toledo, OH---The Express women's soccer team didn't play a game today, but they had a big day off the field.

Sarah Weaver looks to make a move against a Jackson defender. The sophomore scored one of four goals for the Express today in a 4-0 win over the Jets. Photo by Nicholas Huenefeld/Owens Sports Information
Weaver, Express Women Post 10th Shutout In 4-0 Win Over Jackson

Jackson, MI---Four players scored as the Express women's soccer team defeated Jackson Community College 4-0 on the road today.

Drew Plummer battles a Kellogg defender for possession. The sophomore tallied three assists today, which tied the single game record. Photo by Nicholas Huenefeld/Owens Sports Information
Plummer Ties Assist Mark, Weaver Nets Two As Express Women Rout Kellogg 4-1

Battle Creek, MI---Drew Plummer had three assists to tie the single game assist record, while Sarah Weaver scored two goals as the Express women defeated Kellogg Community College 4-1 today.

Cincy Women Fall To Delta
Cincy Women Fall To Delta

Cincinnati, OH---Entering today's game against Delta having won their previous two matches, the Lady Surge got off to a quick start with an Allie Higgins goal in the first half. After falling behind 1-0, Delta answered with 3 second half goals to claim a 3-1 lead and drop the Lady Surge to 4-9 on the season.

Julie Martin lifts Cincinnati State past Midway College
Julie Martin lifts Cincinnati State past Midway College

Midway, KY---Cincinnati State's Julie Martin scored the only goal of the game as the Surge beat Midway College 1-0 on Thursday night.

Haley Kreger heads a ball towards the net against Indiana Tech JV on Oct. 9. She would later score her second goal of the year as the Express won 3-0. Photo by Nicholas Huenefeld/Owens Sports Information
Express Women Post Fourth Consecutive Shutout In 3-0 Win Over Indiana Tech JV

Toledo, OH---The Express women's soccer team dominated Indiana Tech JV today in a 3-0 shutout victory in which they allowed zero shots on goal.

Jill Burkholder battles for the ball against a Muskegon defender as Kendra Eitniear (11) looks on. Both players scored a goal in the 3-0 win for the Express. Photo by Nicholas Huenefeld/Owens Sports Information
Burkholder, Plummer, Eitniear Score As Express Posts 3-0 Shut Out Win Over Muskegon

Toledo, OH---The Express women's soccer team got goals from Jill Burkholder, Drew Plummer and Kendra Eitniear as they shut out Muskegon Community College 3-0 today at the Owens Soccer Complex.

Cincinnati State soccer programs win in sudden death on Sunday
Cincinnati State soccer programs win in sudden death on Sunday

Cincinnati, OH---The Cincinnati State men and women’s soccer teams won with game winning goals in overtime on Sunday afternoon.