TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
LEXINGTON, KY
NCAA DIVISION III
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NCAA DIVISION III LEXINGTON, KY TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
Transylvania
WELCOME TO
President Seamus Carey
As a former college athlete, I understand the value of participating in competitive athletics while pursuing a degree at an institution that embraces academic rigor. The things you learn about yourself and the principles of discipline, teamwork, commitment and resilience will gird you for a lifetime of challenges. You’ll also make lifelong friends and find valuable mentors among your coaches and the athletics staff. As a member of NCAA Division III, Transylvania is committed to the student-athlete ideal. In fact, 41 percent of our students participate in our 26 intercollegiate teams. We challenge our student-athletes to demonstrate high standards of character and achievement both in the classroom and on the field. Since Transylvania’s transition to the NCAA in 2001, the Pioneers have earned 48 conference championships, more than 30 NCAA tournament appearances, 47 Coach of the Year awards and 47 All-American athlete awards.
Transylvania occupies a unique and historic position in American higher education. Founded in 1780 as the first college west of the Allegheny Mountains, Transylvania was a pioneer in bringing the light of learning to what was then the nation’s frontier. Today, the university is a highly regarded liberal arts college with a reputation for the quality of our academics and the personal approach we bring to teaching and learning. With 40 majors and a number of pre-professional programs, Transylvania offers excellent preparation for graduate and professional school as well as a variety of careers immediately following graduation. Our athletic teams are called the Pioneers, and that’s not only a tribute to our honored past—it’s a way of thinking that pervades our vision of the future. Our liberal arts program emphasizes questioning and creative thinking, and that’s what leads to pioneering discoveries and notable contributions to society. Couple that with athletic competition and community spirit is amplified. We hope you’ll join us as we enthusiastically support our student-athletes—our Pioneers and the community’s future leaders.
Seamus Carey President Transylvania University
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General Information
Athletic Administration
The 2018 Women’s Soccer media guide was designed and compiled by Sports Information Director Justin Sweeney and Assistant Director of Sports Information Neal Settle. Special thanks to Transylvania Communications Graphic Designer Sam Cooper.
The Department of Athletics provides equitable opportunities and support for male and female students to participate in intercollegiate athletics and to compete successfully in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference, Heartland Collegiate Lacrosse Conference and Southern Athletic Association. All activities hold paramount the academic, personal and physical welfare of the student-athlete and emphasize physical fitness, selfdiscipline, teamwork, leadership and the highest standards of ethics, sportsmanship and personal performance. Student-athletes are representative of the general student population and are afforded similar opportunities and treatment. Programs, staff and facilities reflect the excellence of the institution and contribute to the quality of campus life.
Season Outlook and Review
Lettermen Returning..............................................................11 Lettermen Lost..........................................................................8 Newcomers...............................................................................17
Women’s Soccer Staff
Head Coach..............................................Luis Reis (2nd Year) Assistant Coach..............................Patrick Farmer (1st Year) Goalkeeper Coach..............................Matt Hadley (1st Year) Strength and Conditioning.................................Zach Turner Soccer Office Phone........................................(859)-233-8194 Twitter..............................................................@transywsoccer
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Credits
The Transylvania intercollegiate athletics program is integral to the university’s educational mission and operates under the principles of amateur athletics and fair play, as established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III.
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VP of Enrollment and Student Life..........Dr. Holly Sheilley Assist. AD of Compliance.....................................Jeff Chaney Assist. AD of Facilities.......................................Leigh Oakley Assist. AD of Outdoor Facilities........................Terry Justice Assist. AD of Sport Administration.............Kevin Calhoun Executive Assistant to VP............................Parviz Zartoshty of Enrollment and Student Life Sports Information Director..........................Justin Sweeney Asst. Director of Sports Information...................Neal Settle Strength and Conditioning Coach....................Zach Turner Faculty Athletics Representative...................Dr. Jeff Hopper Title IX Coordinator.......................................Amber Morgan
Athletics Mission Statement
TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
Location...............................................................Lexington, Ky. Founded................................................................................1780 Affiliation....................................................NCAA Division III Conference.................................................Heartland (HCAC) Colors........................................................Crimson and White Mascot...........................................................................Pioneers President.......................................................Dr. Seamus Carey VP for Enrollment and Student Life........Dr. Holly Sheilley Athletic Department Phone...........................(859) 233-8270 Address...................300 N. Broadway, Lexington, Ky. 40508 Website................................................www.transysports.com Twitter................................................................@TransySports
QUICK FACTS
NCAA DIVISION III LEXINGTON, KY TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
STAND OUT
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Hone your critical thinking and writing skills—abilities employers and grad schools prize—and challenge your mind and imagination through a liberal arts education.
Immerse yourself in a supportive community, intimate enough for professors to really know you, with peers who believe you’re capable of more than you ever dreamed.
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Make the most of living and learning in the heart of Lexington, a friendly and creative city, with easy access to internships, jobs and infinite opportunities to build your future.
Become a part of the large and welcoming Transylvania network where lifetime friendships are made and career networking opportunities thrive.
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Accounting Anthropology Art Art History Biology Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior Track Biology: Molecular and Cellular Biology Track Business Administration Business Administration: Finance Track Business Administration: Management Track Business Administration: Marketing Track Business Administration: Hospitality and Tourism Track Chemistry Chemistry: Biochemistry Track Classics Computer Science Digital Arts and Media Economics Education—Elementary: P-5 Education—Middle Grades: 5-9 Educational Studies English Exercise Science
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BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE OFFERED IN:
MINORS AVAILABLE IN MOST MAJORS AND: French Language and Literature German Studies History International Affairs Mathematics Music Studies Music Education Music Performance Music Technology Neuroscience Philosophy Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Physics Political Science Psychology Religion Sociology Sociology/Anthropology Spanish Language and Literature Teaching Art Teaching Chemistry Theater Writing, Rhetoric, and Communication
Asian Studies Classical Studies Communication Creative Writing Education Minor for Secondary Certification (8-12) Environmental Studies Latin American and Caribbean Studies Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
PREPROFESSIONAL PREPARATION IN: Health Professions: dentistry, medicine, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, veterinary medicine, nursing
Engineering Law
SELF-DESIGNED MAJORS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR EXAMPLE:
Sports Management Biopsychology International Security Criminal Behavioral Studies Social Justice
Child Study Intercultural Communication Political Communication Nutrition and Sustainability Historical Rhetoric
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NCAA DIVISION III LEXINGTON, KY TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
L exington WELCOME TO
Transylvania University is in the heart of downtown Lexington, a city with all the excitement and entertainment of a
bustling metropolis while maintaining a small-town feel. Located in the heart of the Bluegrass regions and the second largest city in Kentucky, Lexington features something for everyone to enjoy, whether it’s Third Street Stuff, recently voted the best coffee shop in Kentucky, right around the corner from campus, the Lexington Farmer’s Market; Thursday Night Live featuring local bands and vendors at the 5/3 Pavilion; a concert or basketball game at the world famous Rupp Arena; a day at the track in the horse capital of the world at Keeneland; or a hike at Raven’s Run Nature Preserve.
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TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
LEXINGTON, KY
NCAA DIVISION III
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Transylvania has enjoyed more than a decade of success since joining the NCAA Division III in 2004. The athletics community has excelled both on and off the field, with student-athletes thriving in the classroom and in competition.
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ACADEMIC ALL-CONFERENCE
CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
COACH OF THE YEAR AWARDS
ALL-AMERICANS
NCAA POSTSEASON APPEARANCES
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PLAYER-OF-THE-WEEK AWARD WINNERS IN 2017-18
Transylvania’s athletic training staff strives to provide the highest quality healthcare to its student-athletes. The Certified Athletic Trainers are highly qualified and trained medical professionals with diverse educational backgrounds and experiences.
Transylvania has two athletic training rooms for its student-athletes. The main athletic training room is on the performance floor of the Beck Center with the secondary training room located in the field house at the Athletics Complex and both are open daily. Each training room is equipped with state-of-the-art injury prevention and rehabilitation equipment.
Kyle Sutton joined the Transylvania Athletics Sports Medicine Staff as Assistant Athletic Trainer in 2016. Sutton brings eight years of experience in athletic training to his role at Transylvania. Sutton has previously worked at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in Lexington as Head Athletic Trainer from 2015-16 and as Head Athletic Trainer at Westerville Central High School from 2008-15. Sutton received a Master of Science in Applied Exercise Science from Oklahoma State University in 2008 and a Bachelor of Science in Allied Medical Professions from The Ohio State University in 2006.
CHRISTA HENDLEY ASST. ATHLETIC TRAINER Christa Hendley joined the Transylvania Athletics Sports Medicine Staff as an Assistant Athletic Trainer in November 2017. Hendley carries over five years of experience in the athletic training realm to Transylvania. Prior to her time at Transy, Hendley served as the Head Athletic Trainer at the University of the Cumberlands from 2014 through 2017, overseeing men’s and women’s soccer, basketball, cheerleading, softball, track and field, and dance during her tenure at Cumberlands. Previous stints for Hendley include working at Lemak Sports Medicine and Orthopedics as a Head Athletic Trainer and at Chowan University.
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Transylvania partners with Lexington Clinic Sports Medicine Center to provide our student-athlete healthcare. Lexington Clinic orthopedic surgeons David Dome, Peter Hester, Ben Kibler and Trevor Wilkes serve as team doctors for the university and make weekly campus visits, eliminating the need to travel off-campus.
KYLE SUTTON ASST. ATHLETIC TRAINER
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The sports medicine staff is fully accredited by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The staff specializes in the prevention, assessment and rehabilitation of injuries to our student-athletes. Athletic trainers have been recognized by the American Medical Association as allied healthcare professionals since 1990.
Nick Reuss begins his eighth year with the Transylvania sports medcine staff and his third as the Director of Sports Medicine for the 2018-19 season. Reuss joined the Transylvania sports medicine staff in 2011. He holds a Master of Science in recreation and sport sciences from Ohio University and a Bachelor of Science in athletic training from Ohio University. He is a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and is certified by the Kinesio Taping Association as a Kinesio Taping Practitioner.
TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
Sports Medicine
NICK REUSS DIRECTOR OF SPORTS MEDICINE
NCAA DIVISION III LEXINGTON, KY TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
Luis Reis
Pioneers Coaching Staff
HEAD COACH
Luis Reis, one of the winningest active coaches in Division III women’s soccer, begins his second year at Transylvania as head coach of the women’s soccer program for the 2018 season.
A native of Portugal who has made his home in the United States for now over 30 years, Reis has coupled his collegiate coaching experience with a collection of high-profile coaching endeavors in the New England region at multiple levels. Reis was awarded the NSCAA New England Coach of the Year award after leading Wheaton to the Final Four in 2004; a year later, he served as the head coach of the Boston Renegades of the USL W-League which included USWMNT capholders Becky Sauerbrunn and Angela Hucles.
With Reis’s arrival to Transy came a new momentum for the Transylvania women’s soccer squad. After inheriting a team which won just four games in the season In his time at Division III Wheaton, Reis pushed the prior, Reis jumpstarted the program back up the Lyons to 13 NCAA Tournament appearances and HCAC table and boosted the Pioneers to a two-win seven conference championships. improvement. Other noteworthy numbers as a result of Reis’s Now, with his first full recruiting class at Transylvania handiwork include 19 consecutive postseason in tow, Reis has his team’s sights set on vaulting back tournament appearances, eight seasons of 20 wins or to the top of the HCAC as he plugs in a winning better, and the second-longest conference unbeaten formula that has come to define his teams on an streak in NCAA history, either men’s or women’s. That annual basis. particular streak spanned nine seasons and 91 matches from 2000 through 2008. Prior to his two-year tenure at Transy, Reis spent the last 20 years of his coaching career at Wheaton Reis earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education College in Massachusetts, lording over the New from California State University at East Bay, formerly England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference known as California State University at Hayward, in with an annually extraordinary Lyons squad, Reis 1991. In his junior season, he helped lead the 1989 makes the big move to the Bluegrass aiming to bring team to the NCAA Division II Tournament Final Four. his winning attitude to a Pioneers squad which has Reis was captain of the 1990 team. In 1995, he went had a tradition of success. on to play one season of professional soccer with the Boston Storm of the United States Interregional Soccer From 1997 through 2016, Reis guided his Wheaton League (USISL). squads to 357 wins and 30 draws against just 71 losses. Multiple editions of the Lyons experienced Reis holds a U.S. Soccer Federation “A” Coaching deep runs into the NCAA Postseason as Reis’s 2004 License. squad became his first team to reach the Final Four, capping off a string of three consecutive berths into Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal, Reis attended the national quarterfinal round. Taunton High School,where he held the all-time goal scoring record (42 goals in three varsity seasons) for 11 Reis established a standard of excellence during his years. Reis and his wife, Paula, reside in Lexington with time in the NEWMAC as the Lyons qualified for the son Samuel and twins Daniel and Natalie. NCAA Tournament every season from 2000 through 2012. 10
Patrick Farmer ASSISTANT COACH
TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
Pioneers Coaching Staff
seasons, resulting in Farmer being named the 1989 NSCAA Division III National Coach of the Year. His monumental tenure at Ithaca was recognized as Farmer was inducted into the Ithaca College Sports Hall of Fame in 1998.
After completing a successful five-year run as head coach of NCAA Division I Cornell University of the Ivy League in 2016, the Hall-of-Fame coach makes his return to the pitch for Transylvania for the upcoming 2018 fall season following a brief retirement.
In 2001, Farmer ascended to the realm of professional women’s soccer, becoming the head coach of the New York Power of the Women’s United Soccer Association. Following a two-year stint with the Power, Farmer served as head coach at Tennessee Tech and Syracuse, and later as an assistant coach at the University of Wisconsin.
Following his tenure at Ithaca, Farmer took over at Division I Penn State University in 1994 when the Nittany Lions were “Patrick brings incredible starting a brand new women’s soccer program. Like Ithaca, knowledge, experience, and Penn State enjoyed immediate success under Farmer as it success from the NCAA went 14-4-1 in the 1994 season. One season later, Penn State Division III, Division I, and advanced to the NCAA Tournament, and the program won professional level to our staff,” its first Big Ten championship in 1998. 1999 was a season to states Transylvania head coach remember for Farmer and Penn State as the Nittany Lions Luis Reis. “His work rate is made an NCAA National Semifinal appearance in 1999 and unmatched and he is very Farmer was named the NSCAA/Adidas Division I National diligent in his recruiting efforts.” Coach of the Year.
In 23 years as a head coach at Ithaca, Penn State, Tennessee Tech, Syracuse, and Cornell, Farmer has amassed a 286131-46 coaching record. After his final head coaching stint in 2007, Farmer ranked 13th on the all-time wins list among active NCAA Division I women’s soccer head coaches.
Farmer’s soccer coaching credentials include an NSCAA Farmer brings to Transylvania over three decades worth of Premier diploma, a Prelim badge from the England Football coaching experience across NCAA Division I, Division III Association, and a United States Soccer Federation “A” and professional women’s soccer levels, 23 years as a head license. coach. “I really enjoyed my previous coaching experience Farmer constructed a national championship program in Division III soccer and am looking forward to the at Division III Ithaca College from 1987 through 1993, opportunity to be involved again,” adds Farmer. assembling a record of 110-23-23 and leading the Bombers to back-to-back national titles in 1990 and 1991. His Farmer comes to Transylvania from Old Forge, New York arrival at Ithaca in 1987 was marked by an instant impact, of the Adirondacks region. He holds bachelor’s and master’s leading Ithaca to the NCAA Tournament in his first degrees from St. Lawrence University, where he began his season. coaching career as a head coach for the men’s skiing team and an assistant with the men’s soccer team. Farmer followed the 1987 season with back-to-back trips to the NCAA National Semifinals in each of the next two
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“I have known Coach Reis for some time and have great respect for the excellent program he put together at his former school,” commented Farmer. “I am certain that he will bring the same sense of committed and competitive program to Transy women’s soccer and the players will be well-supported and developed in his program. I’m excited to be part of that transition and development.”
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Longtime women’s soccer coaching legend Patrick Farmer is in his first season as Transylvania women’s soccer assistant coach for the 2018 season.
Pioneers Coaching Staff
GOALKEEPER COACH
Transylvania alum Matt Hadley enters his first year as goalkeeper coach for the Transylvania women’s soccer program in the 2018 season. As a former volunteer coach with Transylvania men’s soccer, Hadley assisted over a three-year span that saw the team reach national rankings and a conference championship before advancing to the NCAA tournament during their 2017 campaign. Hadley currently holds an NSCAA Goalkeeping Level 2 Diploma along with a USSF National D License while also serving as a Kentucky ODP staff coach and a head/goalkeeping coach at Lexington FC.
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LEXINGTON, KY
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Matt Hadley
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Pos.
Cl.
Ht.
Hometown/High School
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Sloan Cromwell
GK
Jr.
5-6
Lexington, Ky. / Dunbar
1
Ally Barfield
GK
Sr.
5-5
Lexington, Ky. / Henry Clay
2
Cecilia Walton
M
Sr.
5-5
Bowling Green, Ky. / Bowling Green
3
Nikki Wells
B
Fr.
5-4
London, Ky. / Corbin
4
Annie Stauffer
M/F
Fr.
5-8
Owensboro, Ky. / Daviess Co.
5
Brett Edwards
B/DM
Jr.
5-4
Lexington, Ky. / Henry Clay
6
Ashley Chindo
F
Fr.
5-5
Lexington, Ky. / Henry Clay
7
Caitlin Meurer
M
Fr.
5-0
Louisville, Ky. / duPont Manual
8
Brooke Puterbaugh
B/DM
Fr.
5-10 Lawrenceburg, Ind. / East Central
9
Sophia Mitchell
B
Fr.
5-4
Lexington, Ky. / Dunbar
10
Noel Obata
F/M
Sr.
5-4
Lebanon, Ky. / Marion Co.
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Quinn May
M/F
Fr.
5-6
Frankfort, Ky. / Franklin Co.
12
Morgan Fowler
B/DM
Fr.
5-6
Louisville, Ky. / Assumption
13
Natali Francis
B
So.
5-6
Louisville, Ky. / Mercy Academy
14
Cassandra Thomas
M
Fr.
5-4
Mayfield, Ky. / Graves Co.
15
Casey Hite
F
So.
5-8
Hebron, Ky. / Conner
16
Abby Baker
M
Fr.
5-9
Corbin, Ky. / Corbin
17
Keeley Chaffin
M/B
So.
5-4
Lexington, Ky. / Henry Clay
18
Natalie Herring
B/F
Fr.
5-5
San Clemente, Calif. / San Juan Hills
19
Tori Nordin
F
Fr.
5-5
Paintsville, Ky. / Paintsville
21
Laura Martin
GK
Fr.
5-7
Winchester, Ky. / George Rogers Clark
22
Emilie Yates
M/F
So.
5-3
Lexington, Ky. / Bryan Station
23
Gabby Prevost
B/M
Sr.
5-8
Knoxville, Tenn. / Knoxville Catholic
24
Brenna D’Amico
F
Sr.
5-7
Independence, Ky. / Holy Cross
25
Meaghan Curren
B
Fr.
5-3
Winchester, Ky. / George Rogers Clark
26
Kelly Cottone
B/M
Fr.
5-9
Irvine, Calif. / Northwood
28
Bailey Wood
F/M
Fr.
5-8
Benton, Ky. / Marshall Co.
29
Haley Blackburn
GK/RB
Sr.
5-10 Lexington, Ky. / Tates Creek
30
Morgan Patton
GK
Fr.
5-4
Lexington, Ky. / Henry Clay
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2018 Women’s Soccer Roster
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#0 Sloan Cromwell Junior Lexington, Ky. Dunbar
#1 Ally Barfield Senior Lexington, Ky. Henry Clay
#2 Cecilia Walton Junior Lexington, Ky. Dunbar
#3 Nikki Wells Freshman London, Ky. Corbin
#4 Annie Stauffer Freshman Owensboro, Ky. Daviess Co.
#5 Brett Edwards Junior Lexington, Ky. Henry Clay
#6 Ashley Chindo Freshman Lexington, Ky. Henry Clay
#7 Caitlin Meurer Freshman Louisville, Ky. duPont Manual
#9 Sophia Mitchell Freshman Lexington, Ky. Dunbar
#10 Noel Obata Senior Lebanon, Ky. Marion Co.
#11 Quinn May Freshman Frankfort, Ky. Franklin Co.
#8 Brooke Puterbaugh Freshman Lawrenceburg, Ind. East Central
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#14 Cassandra Thomas Freshman Mayfield, Ky. Graves Co.
#15 Casey Hite Sophomore Hebron, Ky. Conner
#16 Abby Baker Freshman Corbin, Ky. Corbin
#17 Keeley Chaffin Sophomore Lexington, Ky. Henry Clay
#18 Natalie Herring Freshman San Clemente, Calif. San Juan Hills
#19 Tori Nordin Freshman Paintsville, Ky. Paintsville
#22 Emilie Yates Sophomore Lexington, Ky. Bryan Station
#23 Gabby Prevost Senior Knoxville, Tenn. Knoxville Catholic
#24 Brenna D’Amico Senior Independence, Ky. Holy Cross
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#13 Natali Francis Sophomore Louisville, Ky. Mercy Academy
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#12 Morgan Fowler Freshman Louisville, Ky. Assumption
#21 Laura Martin Freshman Winchester, Ky. George Rogers Clark
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#25 Meaghan Curren Freshman Winchester, Ky. George Rogers Clark
#26 Kelly Cottone Freshman Irvine, Calif. Northwood
#28 Bailey Wood Freshman Benton, Ky. Marshall Co.
#29 Haley Blackburn Senior Lexington, Ky. Tates Creek
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#30 Morgan Patton Freshman Lexington, Ky. Henry Clay
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TRANSYLVANIA SOCCER SCHEDULE OCTOBER
AUGUST Fri. 31
Heidelberg
7:00 PM
Alma John Carroll at Salem at Capital at Covenant Berea at Maryville (Tenn.) at Webster Ky. Christian at Anderson (Ind.) *
11:00 AM 7:00 PM 12:00 PM 7:00 PM 4:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 12:00 PM 7:00 PM 12:30 PM
SEPTEMBER Sun. 2 Fri. 7 Sun. 9 Wed. 12 Sat. 15 Mon. 17 Wed. 19 Sat. 22 Wed. 26 Sat. 29
Wed. 3 Sat. 6 Wed. 10 Sat. 13 Wed. 17 Sat. 20 Wed. 24 Sat. 27 Wed. 31
Earlham * at Manchester * at Mt. St. Joseph * Defiance * (Senior Day) at Hanover * at Bluffton * Franklin * Rose-Hulman * HCAC Tournament Semifinals
7:00 PM 1:00 PM 7:30 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 1:00 PM 7:00 PM 1:00 PM TBA
HCAC Championship
TBA
NOVEMBER Sat. 3