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Urbana University Women’s Soccer
School: _______________________ Urbana University Location: ________________________ Urbana, Ohio Founded: _______________________________ 1850 Enrollment: ______________________________ 1,505 Nickname: _________________________ Blue Knights Colors: ______________________ Royal Blue & White Affiliation: ______________________ NCAA Division II Conference _____ Great Midwest Athletic Conference (Mountain East Conference in 2013-14) Home Field ____________ Urbana University Stadium Surface ______________________ Artificial Field Turf Capacity _______________________________ 3,000 President ____________________ Dr. Stephen B. Jones Athletic Director ____________________ Doug Young Senior Women’s Administrator ________ Nicole Pluger Faculty Athletic Representative ________ Dr. Jim Judge Assistant AD of Media Relations _______ Chris Anders Head Coach _____________________ Lauren Lewicki Alma Mater _________ Wheeling Jesuit University, ‘09 Career Record (Yr.) ________________ 5-12-1 (2nd) Record at Urbana (Yr.) ______________ 5-12-1 (2nd) Web site: _____________________ sports.urbana.edu Coach Lewicki’s Phone ___________ (937) 484-1385 University Phone: _______________ 1-800-7-URBANA
Urbana University Quick Facts/NCAA --------------- 2 2012 Coaching Staff ---------------------------------- 3 2012 Team Photo/Roster ----------------------------- 5 2012 Returners ------------------------------------- 6-10 2012 Newcomers -------------------------------- 11-13 2011 Team Stats --------------------------------------17 Record Books ------------------------------------------18 Urbana University Athletic Facilities ----------------19 About Urbana University ------------------------ 20-21 2012 Schedule ------------------------------------- Back The 2012 Urbana University Women’s Soccer Media Guide was written and designed by Chris Anders and the Media Relations Department at Urbana University with assistance from Head Coach Lauren Lewicki and the UU Athletic Department. The photography is courtesy of Mark Reidinger (SciotoPhoto.PhotoReflect.com) and the Media Relations Department. The cover features seniors #17 Roniqua Scott, #6 Samantha Trick, #1 Meghan Taucher, #4 Abby Pearson, #9 Mikaela Tolbert, and #12 Brooke Smith holding the #16 jersey of Andia Shisler.
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BLUE KNIGHT HEAD COACH LAUREN LEWICKI
Urbana University Athletic Director Doug Young announced the hiring of new Blue Knight women's soccer head coach Lauren Lewicki in December of 2010. Lewicki becomes the fourth head coach in the program's 14-year history. "We were thrilled to find someone as enthusiastic and motivated as Lauren to lead our women's soccer program," said Young. In her first season at the helm, Lewicki guided the Blue Knights to an overall mark of 5-12-1, an improvement upon the previous season. Most impressively, the Blue Knights finished 5-2-1 at home under the first-year head coach. Lewicki comes to Urbana from Defiance College, where she served as both an assistant on the men's and women's soccer teams. As a first-year assistant coach for the women's team in 2009, Lewicki guided the Yellow Jackets to a DC Classic Tournament title, and saw two of her players earn all-conference recognition. For the men, Lewicki served primarily as a goalkeeper's coach, a position she excelled at playing for NCAA Division II Wheeling Jesuit University. At WJU, Lewicki was a three-time team captain. She led the Cardinals to a 59-26 record during her career, including a trip to the NCAA Regional Tournament in 2005. Along with being a three-time allconference performer, Lewicki earned all-regional status in 2005 and was tabbed an NCAA Scholar Athlete in 2008. "I'm really excited to begin my career as a head coach at Urbana," Lewicki explained. "I believe the University and I are at similar stages of development. Urbana is new to Division II, and we're both growing. I feel like the sky's the limit for this program." The Erie, Pa., native began her coaching career working with teams at the high school and club soccer levels. She also served as a student assistant for the Cardinals in 2006 while she was sidelined due to injury. Lewicki graduated from Wheeling Jesuit in 2008 with a degree in respiratory therapy and a minor in psychology. She recently completed a Masters of Arts in Education with a Coaching Concentration at Defiance.
GRADUATE ASSISTANT KATIE BROERMAN
Katie Broerman joined Head Coach Lauren Lewicki's staff in the summer of 2012. Urbana is the first stop in her collegiate coaching career after a successful stint as a player at nearby NCAA Division I Wright State University. Broerman will serve the Blue Knights as a Graduate Assistant. A four-year letterwinner at Wright State, Broerman appeared in 55 games for the Raiders as a forward and striker. Before college, Broerman starred for Mason High School in Mason, Ohio, leading the squad in scoring and assists as a junior and a senior. Broerman left Mason a First Team All-Conference performer with the school record for most goals in a single game. As a senior, she guided her Comets to an 11-5-3 mark and a second place finish in the GMC. Her squad defeated then #1 nationally-ranked Sycamore, 21, in their only regular season loss. Broerman played her club soccer for PRF United. Katie is the daughter of Steve Broerman and Laura Wheaton. She also has a step-mother, Sandy Broerman, a step-father, Dennis Wheaton, two brothers, Matt and Michael, two step-brothers, Chris and Josh, and two step-sisters, Ashley and Jennifer.
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Bottom Row (Left to Right): Cheyenne Sweigart, Brooke Smith, Danyell Duibley, Jessica Jones, Chelsea Welsch, Meghan Taucher, Sierra Higginbotham, Kristen Foley Middle Row (Left to Right): Hannah Rembach, Adriana Sayers, Cortney Evans, McKensey Cross, Katie Felty, Alyx Brown, Abby Pearson, Alexis Titus, Hannah Wimmers Top Row (Left to Right): Head Coach Lauren Lewicki, Brooke Kidd, Bailey Domer, Brandi VanderYacht, Hanna Abdalla, Roniqua Scott, Brittany Mazzu, Mikaela Tolbert, Brooke Kasianczuk, Kayla Bodenmiller, Samantha Trick, Assistant Coach Katie Broerman
# 00 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 28
Name Danyell Duibley Jessica Jones Meghan Taucher Alyx Brown Katie Felty Abby Pearson Brooke Kasianczuk Samantha Trick Brittany Mazzu Kristen Foley Mikaela Tolbert Hannah Rembach Bailey Domer Brooke Smith Hanna Abdalla Alexis Titus Adriana Sayers Andia Shisler Roniqua Scott Cortney Evans Hannah Wimmers Brandi VanderYacht Sierra Higginbotham McKensey Cross Kayla Bodenmiller Cheyenne Sweigart Brooke Kidd Chelsea Welsch
Ht. 5’5 5'6 5'10 5'3 5'4 5'4 5'8 5'5 5'6 5'0 5'6 5'3 5'8 5'0 5'8 5'2 5'2 5'8 5'6 5'2 5'6 5'7 4'10 5'5 5'7 5'0 5’6 5'8
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Hometown Beavercreek, Ohio Greenville, Ohio Lima, Ohio Highland Heights, Ohio Springfield, Ohio Xenia, Ohio Aurora, Illinois Huber Heights, Ohio Derby, New York Bethel, Ohio Defiance, Ohio Fuquay-Varina, N. Carolina Pickerington, Ohio Lancaster, Ohio Milford Center, Ohio Fairborn, Ohio Clifton, Ohio Lima, Ohio Fairborn, Ohio Cincinnati, Ohio Hamilton, Ohio Franklin, Ohio Nottingham, Maryland Canton, Ohio Sidney, Ohio Ada, Ohio Lima, Ohio Cincinnati, Ohio
Previous School Beavercreek Greenville Bath Mayfield Catholic Central Xenia Waubonsie Valley Wayne Lake Shore Bethel-Tate Defiance Fuquay-Varina Central Bloom-Carroll Fairbanks Fairborn Greenview Shawnee Fairborn Northwest Badin Franklin Eastern Technical GlenOak Sidney Allen East Lima Central Catholic Taylor
Head Coach: Lauren Lewicki (2nd Year) Assistant Coach: Katie Broerman (1st Year) BLUE KNIGHT WOMEN’S SOCCER
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Blue Knight Notes - 2011: Named to AD's Fall Honor Roll...Returned to the pitch in the 3rd game of the season after missing over a year of action for an injury...Came off the bench in her first game action on 9/10 vs. NDC and started the final 14 games of the season after that...Team was outscored 13-1 in Pearson's absence from the starting lineup (Outscored just 19-14 when she returned to the starting lineup)...Scored her first and only goal of the season, the game-winner, on 10/23 in a 2-1 home win vs. Ashland...Goal came with UU leading 1-0 in the second half on a 30-yard free kick on Pearson's Senior Day...Finished with 4 shots, all on goal, in the win over Ashland...It was her 1st game-winning goal in almost exactly 3 years...Notched her only assist of the season in the finale, a 60 win over Salem International...Took a season-high 8 shots in the win vs. Salem...Finished 3rd on the squad in shots (34) and shots on goal (14)...Enters her final season at UU tied for 4th in career game-winning assists (3), tied for 9th in career game-winning goals (3), tied for 9th in career shots (80), 11th in career assists (10), and tied for 20th in career starts (46). 2010: Named to Athletic Director's Spring Honor Roll...Missed the entire season after suffering a collar bone injury in a pre-season scrimmage. 2009: Abby started all 17 games for the Blue Knights, becoming 1 of 5 Blue Knights to start every game...Registered a team high 3 assists on the season including 2 against Lake Erie on 10/25/ 09...Has 9 total assists in her career which is good for 10th all-time...Took 27 shots on the year. 2008: Abby played and started all 15 games as a true freshman...Had 6 assists and 2 goals as a starting defender and striker...She handled most of the corner kicking and free kick duties for the Blue Knights...Her 6 assists were 2nd best on the team....Both of her 2 goals were game-winners...Led the team in game-winning goals...Took 21 shots, 14 on goal for a .667 SOG%, good for 5th on the team....Game-winners came on 9/20/08 vs. WV Tech (1st career goal), and on a penalty kick in the 57th minute of a 2-1 win over Lake Erie on 10/18/08. Prep Notes: Abby played 4 years of varsity soccer at Xenia High School for Coach Jim Lamb. She was named team captain 2 years, and she earned All-GWOC honors in 2004 (Honorable Mention), 2005 (2nd Team), and 2007 (1st Team). She was named the team's offensive MVP in 2005, and in 2007, she earned defensive MVP honors. Personal: Daughter of Tracy Cox...Stepfather is Jim Cox...Born on December 21, 1989...English major.
Abby Pearson's Career Stats Year GP GS G A PTS GW SHOTS SOG 21 14 2008 15 15 2 6 10 2 0 27 21 2009 17 17 0 3 3 2010 DNP - Injury 1 34 14 2011 15 14 1 1 3 Total 47 46 3 10 16 3 82 49 BLUE KNIGHT WOMEN’S SOCCER
Blue Knight Notes: 2011 - Played in 17 games, starting in 16 of the contests as a defender for the Blue Knights...Took 3 shots on the season, 1 shot was against Ohio Valley on 9/6/11 and the 2 other shots were against Salem International on 11/2/11...Handles much of the Blue Knights' free kick duties from the back line. 2010 - Changed from #14 to #17 before the season...Scott played in 18 games and started 8 this season...She attempted 5 shots on the season from her defensive position... Her first career shot on goal came against Wittenberg. 2009 - Appeared in 2 games her freshman year for the Blue Knights. Prep Notes: Roniqua was a 4-year letterwinner at Fairborn High School for Coach Donna Wager. During her prep career, she earned the Outstanding Freshman Award, the Coaches' Award, the Varsity Leadership Award, and the Sportsmanship Award. Twice she was named 2nd Team All-GWOC. She also played club soccer for Ohio Galaxies G 90 Elite. Personal: Roniqua is the daughter of Warren Scott and Sharon Wess. She was born on January 11, 1991. She is an Athletic Training major at Urbana University.
Roniqua Scott’s Career Stats Year GP GS G A PTS GW SHOTS SOG 2009 2
0 0 0
0
0
0
0
2010 18 8 0 0
0
0
5
3
2011 17 16 0 0
0
0
3
2
Totals 37 24 0 0
0
0
8
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Seniors Samantha Trick, Meghan Taucher, Roniqua Scott, Brooke Smith and Mikaela Tolbert having a little fun on Picture Day. The quintet have been together, often in this pose, since arriving on campus in 2009. 6
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Blue Knights Notes - 2011: Earned the team's "Player's Player" Award at the 2012 All-Sports Awards Banquet on 4/28/12...Named to Athletic Director's Fall Honor Roll...Named Blue Knight Student Athlete of the Week on 9/30/11...Changed from #5 to #1 before the season, and Meghan will wear #14 when she is not in goal...1 of 4 Blue Knights to start all 18 games this season...Made 17 starts in goal, 1 at central defender...Made 152 Saves, allowing 30 goals, for a .835 Save Pct...Allowed 1.78 goals per 90 minutes...Played over 1,500 minutes in goal...Set a school record with 20 goals in a game in a 0-0 double-OT tie on 9/23 vs. Alderson-Broaddus, and then tied that record with 20 saves in the next game, a 3-2 double-OT loss vs. Findlay...Recorded 2 solo shutouts (9/23 vs. Alderson-Broaddus and 10/14 vs. Malone)...Combined with teammate Samantha Stant for a shutout in the season finale (6-0 win over Salem International). 2010: Named to the Fall 2010 Athletic Director's Honor Roll...Changed from her GK's #28 jersey to #5 before the season...Played center defense position for 10 of the first 11 games before converting to GK after an injury to the starter...During her 10 games on defense, she recorded 2 shots on goal...Had 4 shutouts in her 1st 5 starts at GK, averaging 12.8 saves per game...Had a school-record 16 saves in a shutout in her 1st career start in goal (Game ended in a 0-0 tie at Findlay on 9/19/ 10)...Tied the school record for saves in a game with 19 in a 2-0 loss vs. ODU (10/8/ 10)...4 shutouts are the 2nd most in a single season at Urbana (only started 8 games in goal)...1 of 2 players to start all 18 games for the Blue Knights...She was named Blue Knight Student-Athlete of the Week on September 24, 2010 for her record-breaking performance against Findlay, where she shut out the Oilers for 110 minutes in the 0-0 tie...Her goals against average did not go above 1.00 until the final game of the season when UU surrendered 6 goals to Northwood University (Taucher had allowed just 6 goals in 9 previous games in goal before the Northwood game). 2009: Named to the Athletic Director's Fall and Spring Honor Roll...Meghan played 4 games in net for the Blue Knights...Made 4 saves twice against Illionis Tech and Marian...Played a season high 49 minutes against Marian on 10/7/09. Prep Notes: Meghan was a 4-year varsity starter while playing soccer for Coach Jack Hartley at Bath High School. She was named team captain for 3 of her 4 years. Meghan has also accumulated several awards during her stellar career. She was named First Team All-District (senior year), Second Team All-District (junior year) and First Team All-WBL 3 times. She also garnered Team MVP and MVG honors for 3 consecutive years. Meghan has played for various club soccer teams when not playing for the high school team. She played 2 years under Mustaq Ahmed on the Ravors team, as well as 4 years for Coach John Young on the West Central United Club Team. Personal: Meghan is the daughter of Dennis and Dawn Taucher. She was born on June 19, 1990. She is a Business Management major.
Blue Knight Notes - 2011: Named to Athletic Director's Fall Honor Roll...Played in and started all 18 games...1 of 5 Blue Knights to start every game...Brooke had 2 goals on the season, first goal propelled the Blue Knights to a 1-0 victory over Malone on 10/14/11. Her second goal came on 11/2/11 vs. Salem International in 6-0 win on Senior Day...Led the team in shot percentage with a .222...Tied for 1st in the team in game winning goals (1)...Ranked 3rd on the team in goals (2)...Tied for 4th on the team in points (4)...Tied for 5th on the team in shot on goal percentage (.667). 2010: As a sophomore brooke plyed in all 18 games and started 11...She had 1 assist on the season and took 12 shots... She assisted the only goal of the game in a 1-0 victory against Southern Indiana... Named to Athletic Director's Spring Honor Roll...Changed from #19 to #12 before the season. 2009: Played in 13 games for the Blue Knights, starting 4 as a true freshman...Took 2 shots on the year. Prep Notes: Brooke Smith played at Bloom-Carroll High School for Coach Allison James. Smith carried a 3.8 GPA while receiving various awards playing both basketball and soccer in high school. Smith's awards include being named 1st Team All-Mid-State League 3 straight seasons. She was named 3rd Team All-MSL following her freshman season. Brooke also garnered All-District honors. She was named 2nd Team All-District as a junior and 1st Team All-District as a senior. She was also named Team MVP, as she led Bloom-Carroll's team in goals and assists her sophomore and senior year. In the spring seasons, Smith played with the Lancaster Wildcats (2004-06) and the Mount Vernon Sting (2007-08) where she played for Coach Jonathan Meade, who is also the head coach of Mount Vernon Nazarene University's women's soccer team. Personal: Brooke is the daughter of James and Judy Smith. She was born on August 4, 1990. She is an Exercise Science major at Urbana University.
Brooke Smith’s Career Stats
Meghan Taucher’s Career Goalkeeper Stats
Year GP GS G A PTS GW SHOTS SOG
Year GP GS SAV GA GAA MINS SHO
2009 13 4 0 0
0
0
2
0
2009 4
0
11
2
1.67
108
0
2010 18 11 0 1
1
0
12
8
2010 10 8
94
12 1.29
838
4
2011 18 18 2 0
4
1
9
6
2011 17 17 152 30 1.78 1517
2
Totals 49 33 2 1
5
1
21
14
Totals 31 25 257 44 1.61 2463
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Blue Knight Notes - 2011: Named Team MVP at the 2012 All-Sports Awards Banquet on 4/28/12...Named to Athletic Director's Fall Honor Roll...Played in and started all 18 games as a defender...1 of 5 Blue Knights to start and play all 18 games...Mikaela recorded 1 assist on the season vs. Lake Erie College in a 2-1 UU victory on 9/20/11....Took her only shot on Senior day against Salem International in a 6-0 UU blowout victory. 2010: Named to the Fall 2010 Athletic Director's Honor Roll...Changed from #13 to #9 before the season...As a sophomore Tolbert played in 16 games and started all 16...She took 7 shots on the season and 4 shots on goal... Had a large impact in every game she played in this season... She has been an impact player at every position on the field. 2009: Started all 17 games for the Blue Knights as a true freshman, becoming the only freshman to play every game and just 1 of 5 Blue Knights to start all 17 games...Scored 3 goals on the year including 2 against Lake Erie and her only game winner on 10/25/ 09...Her effort against Lake Erie earned her Blue Knight Student-Athlete of the Week honors...Registered 3 assists which was tied for the team lead...Took 21 shots on the season...Named Teammate of the Year. Prep Notes: While playing three sports at Defiance High School, including soccer for Coach Jessica Schroeder, Mikaela earned many awards, including First Team All-WBL two times, Second Team All-Northwest Ohio District Division 1 twice, Second Team All-WBL, and Special Mention All-WBL. Her soccer team and coaches selected her 3 times as the team's top offensive player and MVP twice. Her freshman year, Mikaela set the school record for most goals scored in a season with 23. She finished with 74 career goals. Mikaela also excels at basketball and track, having received numerous awards in both those sports as well. Mikaela is a 3-time state qualifier in track. She broke 3 school records in the 4x200, 4x400, and 4x800 relays. Her 4x800m relay team also broke a Regional record in 2008. Personal: Mikaela is the daughter of Owens and Anita Tolbert. She was born on December 17, 1990. She is majoring in Computer Information Systems at Urbana University.
Blue Knight Notes - 2011: Changed from #18 to #6 before the season. Named to Athletic Director's Fall Honor Roll...Samantha appeared in 7 games, starting in all 7... Took 2 shots as a junior MF before going down with a season ending injury. 2010: Changed from #25 to #18 before the season...Played in 18 games and started 14 on the season...Had 2 goals,1 assist, 28 shots and a total of 5 points on the season... Played a key role in taking free kicks and corner kicks for the team... Her first career goal came against Ohio Valley to help seal the win, and first career assist came against Edinboro. 2009: Appeared in 1 game for the Blue Knights during her freshman season. Prep Notes: Samantha played at Wayne High School for Coach Harold Stienke. Samantha was a 4-year varsity player at Wayne. Throughout her high school career, Samantha earned various awards for both her play on the field and her studies off the field. Samantha has been named GWOC Special Mention, as well as receiving 3 team academic awards and recognition as the Rotary's Scholar Athlete of the Month this past September. Trick was team captain on the 2008 Wayne HS team that won a District Championship in D-I. Samantha has also excelled playing club soccer. She played 6 years for the Warrior Premiers under the coaching of Efrain Gallegos, as well as 4 years under Coach Amy Berbary and David Schureck on the Gateway Sports Park independent team. She has also played for Metro FC under the leadership of Nina DiGuardi. Personal: Samantha is the daughter of Christopher and Linda Trick. She was born on June 23, 1990. She is an Early Childhood Education major at Urbana University.
Mikaela Tolbert’s Career Stats
Samantha Trick’s Career Stats
Year GP GS G A PTS GW SHOTS SOG
Year GP GS G A PTS GW SHOTS SOG
2009 17 17 3 3
9
1
21
12
2009 1
0 0 0
0
0
0
0
2010 16 16 0 0
0
0
7
4
2010 18 14 2 1
5
0
28
16
2011 18 18 0 1
1
0
1
0
2011 7
7 0 0
0
0
2
0
1
29
16
Totals 26 21 2 1
5
0
30
16
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Blue Knight Notes: 2011- Hanna played in all 18 games, starting in 17...Took 12 shots, 9 were on shots on goal as junior MF...Scored her only goal of the season against Findlay on 9/28/11...Also, had 1 assist vs. Ashland on 10/23/11...Tied for 3rd on the team in goals (3)...Ranked 4th on the team in shots on goal percentage (.750)...Tied for 4th on the team in assists (1)...Tied for 5th on the team in points (5)...Also a member of the inaugural Blue Knight Lacrosse Team...Played in 15 games this season starting in 12 of them...Finished 6th on the team in shots and shots on goal... 3rd on the team in ground ball pick ups, and tied for 2nd on the team in caused turnovers... Scored her first goal of the season at Ohio Wesleyan (3/15/11), and recorded her only assist and socred her only other goal against Lake Erie (3/29/11). 2010 - Made the Fall 2010 Athletic Director's Honor Roll... As a true freshman, Abdalla played in all 18 games, starting the first 17 at forward and midfielder...Her 17 starts were third most on the team...Finished with 2 goals, 1 assist, and 5 points...Both of her goals were game-winners, leading the team and tying for 4th all-time in single season gamewinners... Tied for 3rd on the team in goals...Tied for 6th in points...6th in shots (19)...3rd in Shot% (.105)...Scored the first goal and added an assist in UU's 8-0 home win over Salem International on 9/27...Named Blue Knight Student-Athlete of the Week on October 15, 2010 for her game-winning header against Cedarville University on 10/12. Prep Notes: Played 4 years of soccer at Fairbanks High School for Coach Randy Spain, serving as team captain her senior year...Led the team in goals 3 out of her 4 years...Twice named her team's Midfield Player of the Year and Offensive Player of the Year...Also received Forward of the Year...Chosen as Athlete of the Week by Larry Larson on 610 WTVN as a sophomore and by the Agonis Club of Columbus...Named 2nd Team All-Central District as a junior and 1st Team All-Cental District as a senior...Holds the school record for most goals in a game (4) and she is the school record holder for career goals...Also played at the club level for PASA and Elite F.C. Personal: Daughter of Barbara and Joseph Abdalla...Twin sister of teammate Heather Abdalla...Early Childhood Education major...Born August 30, 1992.
Blue Knight Notes: 2011- Named to AD's Fall Honor Roll...Katie played in 18 games, starting in 17 as a sophomore defender...She had 2 assists on the season, first came against Lake Erie on 9/20/11 and the second was at home against Salem International on 11/2/11...Katie's best game of the season was at Davis & Elkins on 10/19/11, where she scored her first career goal...Tied for 2nd on the team in assists (2)...Tied for 3rd on the team in goals (1)...Tied for 4th on the team in points (4)...Ranked 5th on the team in shots on goal (10)...Also, was tied for 5th in shots on goal percentage with .667. 2010 - Named to the Fall 2010 Athletic Director's Honor Roll... As a freshman, Felty played in 16 games and started 11... She made her first start 3 games into the season against Mt Vernon Nazarene... She had 1 assist for a total of 1 point on the season...Attempted 4 shots on the season. Prep Notes: Played at Springfield Catholic Central High School for Coach Mark Derr...Earned First Team All-Area, First Team All-County and First Team All-Ohio Heritage Conference. Personal: Daughter of Eric and Karen Felty...Education major...Born October 8, 1991.
Katie Felty’s Career Stats Year GP GS G A PTS GW SHOTS SOG 2010 16 11 0 1
1
0
4
4
2011 18 17 1 2
4
0
15
10
Total 34 28 1 3
5
0
19
14
Hanna Abdalla's Career Soccer Stats Year GP GS G A PTS GW SHOTS SOG 2010 18 17 2 1
5
2
19
9
2011 18 17 1 1
3
0
12
9
Total 36 34 3 2
8
2
31
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Juniors Hanna Abdalla, Adriana Sayers, Brittany Mazzu and Katie Felty strike a familiar pose during their third straight Picture Day together. 9
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Blue Knight Notes: 2011 - Shared Blue Knight Student-Athlete of the Week honors on 9/23/11 after scoring 2 goals in a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Lake Erie...It was her 2nd career 2-goal game...Finished with team-highs of 4 goals, 10 points and 24 shots on goal on the season...Appeared in all 18 games, starting 17 in the midfield...Added 2 assists, which was good for a tie for 2nd on the squad...1 of 5 Blue Knights with a game-winning goal in 2011...Twice tallied 5 shots on goal in a game (wins vs. Lake Erie and Salem), finishing with 2 goals vs. Lake Erie and a goal and an assist vs. Salem...Averaged 2.39 shots per game...Also played lacrosse her freshman season...Named Team MVP at the All-Sports Banquet on 4/30/11...Played and started in all 15 lacrosse games as a freshman... Led the team in goals, points, shots, shot% (minimum 10 shots), shots on goal, game winning goals, free position goals and attempts, ground balls, drawl controls, caused turnovers, penalty minutes, and fouls... Had 13 multi-goal games this season, including 8 goals in the teams first win againt Mt. St Josephs (4/7/11) and 6 goals in the teams second win against West Virginia Wesleyan (4/9/11)...Named the Family Dentistry Student-Athlete of the Week for her performance in the program's first win against Mt. St. Josephs...Earned All-American All-Rookie Team honors from USACollegeLacrosse.com.
Blue Knight Notes: 2011- Changed from #19 to #15 before the season...Named to Athletic Director's Fall Honor Roll...Played in 2 games as a sophomore defender for the Blue Knights...Limited with an injury for much of the season...Took her only shot on goal in a 1-0 overtime victory vs. Ohio Valley on 9/6/11...Also a member of the inaugural Blue Knight lacrosse team, appearing in 1 game before missing the rest of the season with an injury. 2010 - Made the Fall 2010 Athletic Director's Honor Roll... As a freshman, Sayers played in a total of 6 games for the Blue Knight soccer team. Prep Notes: Adriana was a 4-year starting defender at Greeneview High School for Coach Dan Ludwick. During her high school career, her team was district runner-up 3 times and Ohio Heritage Conference Champions 4 times. Adriana has also played club soccer with CJ United in Jamestown, Ohio for the past ten years. She played both midfield and defense for her club team. Personal: Daughter of Dan and Necole Sayers...Early Childhood Education Major at Urbana University...Born November 11, 1991.
Adriana Sayers’ Career Stats Year GP GS G A PTS GW SHOTS SOG
2010 - Brittany played in the final 14 games, starting 13 of those, as a freshman on the Blue Knight soccer team...She scored 2 goals, 2 assist, with 28 shots and a total of 6 points...Assisted the game-winning goal against Cedarville.
2010 6
0 0 0
0
0
0
0
2011 2
0 0 0
0
0
1
1
Total 8
0 0 0
0
0
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Prep Notes: Attended Lake Shore Senior High School in Derby, New York...Played soccer for Coach Jen Campebella...Named Team MVP, captain and was a 3-time ECIC First Team selection and a Second Team selection once. Personal: Daughter of Paul and Karen Mazzu...Born May 25, 1992...PreLaw major.
Brittany Mazzu’s Career Stats Year GP GS G A PTS GW SHOTS SOG 2010 14 13 2 2
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Prep Notes: Played midfield and defense for Coach Stacey Goffena of Sidney High School...Proved to be a solid force in helping the Jackets win 2 GWOC North titles during her high school career...Although scoring opportunities were scarce for Kayla as a defender, she contributed 3 goals and 3 assists in her high school career. Personal: Daughter of Mike and Sara Bodenmiller...Born May 19, 1994...Biology major.
Prep Notes: 4-year letter winner and 2-year team captain at Mayfield HS for Coach Matt Lubin...Received the 2009 Wildcat Award (Most great plays, acts of sportsmanship, etc.), the 2010 Offensive MVP Award, and the 2011 Team MVP Award...Named to the 2010 & 2011 Northeast Ohio All-Conference Teams as well as Honorable Mention Greater Cleveland Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association and 2nd Team All-GCSSCA in 2011...Earned a spot on the 2011 Cleveland East Side All-Star Team...Garnered 2011 All-Sun First Team and News Herald Third Team honors...Scored 27 career goals. Personal: Daughter of Michael and Tina Brown...Born June 30, 1994...Education major.
Prep Notes: 3-Year team captain and 4-year varsity player for Coach Courtney Schafer at GlenOak High School...Named Most Improved Player while leading the squad in goals (5) and assists in 2008...Named Best Offensive Player in 2009, 2010 and 2011 after leading GlenOak in goals (20, 16 and 21) and assists each season...Earned Most Valuable Player honors as a senior in 2011...Garnered All-Conference and AllCounty recognition in each of her final 3 seasons, including 1st Team All-Federal League, 1st Team All-Stark County and 1st Team All-District in 2011. Personal: Daughter of Crista Cross...Born December 22, 1993...Studying psychology at Urbana with hopes to become a counselor or coach.
Prep Notes: Named to the Division I All-Central District Second Team at Pickerington Central High School for Coach Angie Pinion. Personal: Daughter of Kyle Domer and Lori Pierle...Born January 13, 1994...Education major at Urbana. One of the largest freshmen classes in Urbana University women’s soccer history takes in their first August Picture Day. Totaling 16 in all, the newest Blue Knights hope to make a huge impact in the newly formed Mountain East Conference, which begins play in 2013. Bottom (L to R): Goalkeepers Chelsea Welsch and Danyell Duibley Middle Row (L to R): Hannah Rembach, McKensey Cross, Cheyenne Sweigart, Brandi VanderYacht, Bailey Domer Top Row (L to R): Kristen Foley, Sierra Higginbotham, Brooke Kidd, Hannah Wimmers, Brooke Kasianczuk, Kayla Bodenmiller, Alyx Brown, Cortney Evans, Alexis Titus
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Prep Notes: Played at Eastern Technical High School for Coach Kim Williams...Team won 3 straight Regional Championships (2009, 2010, and 2011)...Recipient of the team's Unsung Hero Award on Defense in 2008 and 2009...Named All County 2nd Team in 2011, earning a spot in the Senior All-Star Game...Scored 5 goals and notched 3 assists as a senior for the 13-1-3 Mavericks...Played all 17 games, making 13 starts...Also played lacrosse all 4 years for the Mavericks, receiving the Hustle Award in 2012...Played 3 and 4 years for the Overlea Storm and Overlea Lady Yellow Jackets travel teams, respectively. Personal: Daughter of Lori Higginbotham...Born October 9, 1993...Athletic Training major.
Prep Notes: Played at Beavercreek High School for Coach Steve Popp. Personal: Daughter of Gary and Christina Duibley...Born March 4, 1994...Special Education major.
Prep Notes: Scored a goal and tallied 7 assists on 10 shots for Northwest High School for Coach Chris Mathis as a senior captain in 2011...Earned All-City and First Team All-Conference honors all 4 years...Recipient of the team's Squire Award...Also bowled at Northwest. Personal: Daughter of Kim Nagel...Born June 25, 1993...Family Studies major at Urbana. Prep Notes: Played at Waubonsie Valley High School for Coach Jen Kastner. Personal: Daughter of John Kasianczuk and Debbie Moran...Born May 9, 1994...Athletic Training major at Urbana.
Prep Notes: Played at Bethel Tate High School for Coach Brenda Woodward. Personal: Daughter of Jamie and Kathy Foley...Born December 19, 1993...Studying forensic science at Urbana. Prep Notes: Named Honorable Mention All-NWC as a senior captain at Lima Central Catholic HS for Coach Mike Santaguida...Earned Honorable Mention All-District as a junior and a senior...Received All-Conference Scholar-Athlete Awards as well. Personal: Daughter of Patrick and Brenda Kidd...Born June 29, 1994...Athletic Training major at Urbana University. BLUE KNIGHT WOMEN’S SOCCER
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Prep Notes: 3-year starter and varsity letter winner...Most recently played for Coach James Mountford at Fuquay-Varina HS...Played goalie, midfielder and forward in high school...Named co-captain as a senior, leading the team in assists, earning a Tri-Nine All-Conference selection, and making the 4A AllRegional Team in ‘12...Teams made NC Kepner Cup and State Cup Final Four appearances from 2008-10, winning the NC State Cup Championship in ‘08...Team claimed the Dominus Cup Championship in ‘10, and Rembach participated in the 2010 Triangle TFC All-Star Game. Personal: Daughter of Dan & Teena Rembach...Born June 3, 1994...Accounting major.
Prep Notes: Named Honorable Mention All-NWC as a senior at Allen East High School for Coach Lamar Houston...Also earned the Scholar-Athlete award...2011 was the school's first season of girls' soccer...Sweigart played 12 years of organized soccer prior to her senior year. Personal: Daughter of Mark and Cindy Sweigart...Born September 5, 1993...Early Childhood Education/Intervention Specialist major at Urbana.
Prep Notes: 3-year varsity player at Franklin High School for Coach Karin Back where she tallied 9 goals and 9 assists from the midfield...Earned MVSSCA 3rd Team honors as a junior and senior...Named All-SWBL Honorable Mention as a junior and 2nd Team as a senior...Also a recipient of the SWBL's Sportsmanship Award. Personal: Daughter of LeighAnn Hensley...Born March 25, 1994...Will begin her freshman year undecided about her major at Urbana.
Prep Notes: 4-year varsity starter and defensive leader at Taylor High School for Coach Jim Mercer...Named All-CHL 1st Team and 1st Team All-City...Selected to play in the regional all-star game. Personal: Daughter of Ted and Terrie Eichenlaub...Born August 17, 1994...Plans to study sports medicine or special education at Urbana.
Prep Notes: Played for Coach Steve Tabar and the 4-time District Champions from Badin High School. Personal: Daughter of Greg and Deidre Wimmers...Born March 30, 1994...Athletic Training major at Urbana. Prep Notes: Senior captain at Fairborn HS for Coach Laura Radcliffe... Named GWOC Special Mention in 2011...Member of the MVP Club. Personal: Daughter of Jennifer Titus...Born April 2, 1994...Criminal Justice major at Urbana. BLUE KNIGHT WOMEN’S SOCCER
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2011 BLUE KNIGHT WOMEN’S SOCCER STATISTICS Urbana University Overall Individual Statistics (as of Nov 02, 2011) Overall: 5-12-1 Home: 5-2-1 Away: 0-10-0 Neut: 0-0-0 |—————— SHOTS ——————| ## Name GP-GS G A Pts Sh Shot% SOG SOG% GW PK-ATT 7 Brittany Mazzu 18-17 4 2 10 43 .093 24 .558 1 0-0 5 Ashley Pfahl 18-18 4 1 9 19 .211 13 .684 1 0-0 12 Brooke Smith 18-18 2 0 4 9 .222 6 .667 1 1-1 11 Brooke Shultz 18-18 1 3 5 45 .022 21 .467 1 0-0 13 Hanna Abdalla 18-17 1 1 3 12 .083 9 .750 0 0-0 3 Katie Felty 18-17 1 2 4 15 .067 10 .667 0 0-0 24 Samantha Stant 18-9 1 0 2 5 .200 4 .800 0 0-0 4 Abby Pearson 15-14 1 1 3 34 .029 14 .412 1 0-0 1 Meghan Taucher 18-18 0 0 0 3 .000 1 .333 0 0-0 2 Mary Kate Picolo 17-9 0 0 0 5 .000 4 .800 0 0-0 22 Heather Abdalla 9-1 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 17 Roniqua Scott 17-16 0 0 0 3 .000 2 .667 0 0-0 15 Adriana Sayers 2-0 0 0 0 1 .000 1 1.000 0 0-0 6 Samantha Trick 7-7 0 0 0 2 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 23 Amber Lollo 1-1 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 9 Mikaela Tolbert 18-18 0 1 1 1 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 Total............... 18 15 11 41 197 .076 109 .553 5 1-1 Opponents........... 18 32 23 87 338 .095 192 .568 11 1-1
## Name 24 Samantha Stant 1 Meghan Taucher Total............... Opponents...........
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|— GOAL AVERAGE —| |— SAVES —| Minutes GA Avg Saves Pct 165:44 2 1.09 7 .778 1517:07 30 1.78 152 .835 1682:51 32 1.71 160 .833 1682:51 15 0.80 94 .862 Team saves: 1
2011 Urbana University Overall Team Statistics Overall: 5-12-1 Home: 5-2-1 Away: 0-10-0 TEAM STATISTICS UU-W SHOT STATISTICS......... Goals-Shot attempts... 15-197 Goals scored average.. 0.80 Shot pct.............. .076 Shots on goal-Attempts 109-197 SOG pct............... .553 Shots/Game............ 10.9 Assists............... 11 CORNER KICKS............ 48 PENALTY KICKS........... 1-1 PENALTIES............... Yellow cards.......... 2 Red cards............. 0 ATTENDANCE.............. Total................. 1785 Dates/Avg Per Date.... 8/223 GOALS BY PERIOD 1st 2nd Urbana University... 7 7 Opponents........... 10 20
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BLUE KNIGHT WOMEN’S SOCCER RECORD BOOKS & YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS Team Records 14 2007 M ost Wins - Season .737 2007 Best Winning % - Season 14-5-0 2007 Best Record 4-2-0 2007 Best Conference Record 49 2006 M ost Goals - Season 20 2007 Fewest Goals Allowed - Season 50 2007 M ost Assists - Season 2001, 2002, 8 M ost Shutouts - Season 2006, 2007 10 2001 M ost Consecutive Wins 22 2006 vs. Pikeville M ost Goals - Single Game In dividual Records 14 M ichelle Williams 2001 M ost Goals - Season 14 Jessica Boy 2006 11 Abigail Nelson 2007 M ost Assists - Season 6 JessicaBoy 2006 M ost Goals - Game 4 Abigail Nelson 2008 Randi Granat 2009 vs. WJU Jessica Boy 2005 3 Darby McCullough2004 L aToya Harris 2004 & 2003 M ichelle Williams 2001 4 Kayleen Roth 2008 vs. Trine M ost Assists - Game 83 Michelle Williams 2001-04 M ost Points - Career 34 M ichelle Williams 2001 M ost Points - Season 34 Jessica Boy 2006 14 Jessica Boy 2006 M ost Points - Game Cynamyn Williams 2000-03 M ost Games Played - Career 81 M ichelle Williams 2001-04 M ost Games Started - Career 80 T op 10 Career Goal Scorers 1. 33 Michelle Williams 2001-04 2. 29 Jessica Boy 2003-06 3. 27 Darby McCullough 20 04-07 4. 23 LaToya Harris 2001-04 5. 21 Abigail Nelson 2005-08 6. 19 Randi Granat 2007-10 7. 15 Brooke Shultz 2008-11 8. 10 Jessica Lyons 2001-04 9. 9 Brittany Sword 2006-09 9. 9 Angela Brooks 1999-02 9. 9 Cara Scott 1999-02 9. 9 Julie Glaser 2004-07
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T op 10 Career Assist Leaders 1. 31 2. 21 3. 19 4. 17 5. 15 6. 13 6. 13 8. 12 9. 12 10. 11 11. 10 M ost GW Goals - Career M ost GW Goals - Season M ost GW Assists - Career M ost GW Assists - Season M ost Shots - Career M ost Shots - Season M ost Shutouts - Season M ost Shutouts - Career M ost Saves - Game
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A bigail Nelson 2005-08 Michelle Williams 2001-04 LaToya Harris 2001-04 Jessica Boy 2003-06 Darby McCullough 20 04-07 Brooke Shultz 2008-11 Julie Glaser 2004-07 Jessica Glaser 2001-04 Cynamyn Williams 2000-03 Brittany Webb 2004-07 Abby Pearson 2008-current L aToya Harris 2001-04 9 Darby McCullough2004-07 5 LaToya Harris 2002 12 Abigail Nelson 2005-08 5 Abigail Nelson 2007 202 Michelle Williams 2001-04 80 Jessica Boy 2006 8 Melanie Johansing 2007 16 Liz Markley 2003-06 16 MelanieJohansing 2006-09 20 M eghan Taucher 9/23/11 vs. Alderson-Broaddus 20 M eghan Taucher 9/28 vs. Findlay 19 Meghan Taucher 10/08/10 vs. ODU 19 Liz Markley 10/04/06 vs. Walsh 20 M eghan Taucher 9/23/11 vs. Alderson-Broaddus 221 Michelle Valley 2000 422 Liz Markley 2003-06 0.95 Kristy Miller 2001 1. 1.367 Jo die Snyder 2002-04 2. 1.379 Melanie Johansing 006-09 2
SEASON FINAL RECORDS: 5-12-1 NCAA D-II Independent Coach Lauren Lewick 2011 4-10-4 NCAA D-II Independent Coach David McCaig 2010 7-8-2 NCAA D-II Provisional Year Coach David McCaig 2009 8-8-0 NCAA D-II Exploratory YearCoach Crystal Dye 2008 14-5-0 NAIA & AMC Conference Coach Jim Wendling 2007 9-8-1 NAIA & AMC Conference Coach Jim Wendling 2006 8-10-0 NAIA & AMC Conference Coach Jim Wendling 2005 7-10-2 NAIA & AMC Conference Coach Jim Wendling 2004 12-7-1 NAIA & AMC Conference Coach Jim Wendling 2003 11-6-2 NAIA & AMC Conference Coach Jim Wendling 2002 11-7-2 NAIA & AMC Conference Coach Jim Wendling 2001 5-15-0 NAIA & AMC Conference Coach Jim Wendling 2000 3-17-0 NAIA & AMC Conference Coach Jim Wendling 1999 All-Time 104-123-15.461 Winning Percentage
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ABOUT URBANA UNIVERSITY
As an independent liberal arts institution, Urbana University’s strength lies in its quality faculty, students, and curriculum supported by strong student services. Urbana University prepares students for a lifetime of leadership and service to society through excellent classroom instruction, real world experiences, community partnerships, and technology. It is the mission of Urbana University to offer a liberal arts education in a small college environment emphasizing student learning through individual attention, excellence in instruction, career-oriented programs, and critical reflection on moral and ethical values.
Campus facilities include a blend of modern and traditional architecture, creating a peaceful and safe setting for learning and interacting with faculty and students. Set on 128 acres, the campus consists of academic and administrative buildings including the modern Lewis and Jean Moore Center for Mathematics and Science, the multipurpose Warren G. Grimes Center, a recently renovated Commons area, a brand new Student Center, a women’s residence hall completed in the fall of 2000, a new men’s residence hall completed in the summer of 2004, and an honors residence hall completed in 2007. State-of-the-art residence halls offer both traditional rooms and suite-style accommodations. Students can participate in the many cultural, educational, recreational and social events held on campus. Movies and professional acts supplement social activities such as dances, ski trips, clubs, Homecoming activities, special entertainment and others. A variety of student organizations provide students numerous opportunities for campus involvement and leadership development. Vocal music and dramatic activities are offered for all interested students and members of the Urbana community. The Performing Arts Department at Urbana seeks to develop the artistic talents of the student body. Urbana University’s Honors Program can provide the knowledge and skills needed to gain acceptance to a graduate or professional school and/or leadership role at home or abroad. It can also prepare you to assume lifelong service to the community, whether local, state, national, or international. The Urbana University Bookstore carries text books, office and school supplies, Blue Knight apparel and merchandise, along with a wide variety of snacks and drinks. Visit Urbana University’s Online Bookstore to purchase a Blue Knight hoodie, hat, or T-shirt at www.urbana.bncollege.com. Blue Knight Stadium is home to the Urbana University men’s soccer team. The stateof-the-art stadium was built on the south end of campus in 2006. The Blue Knights play and practice on the stadium’s all-weather field turf. The field has seating capacity for over 3,000. Men’s and women’s soccer games are often popular events on campus on autumn afternoons. Admission is free, so come out and support the Blue Knights as often as you can! BLUE KNIGHT WOMEN’S SOCCER
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It’s true! T. Coleman duPont graduated from Urbana University Prep School Division in 1879 and went on to become President of the Dupont Chemical Company! Birdie Kim, the 2005 U.S. Open Women’s Golf Champion owes part of her success to one of our alumni? Absolutely. Miles Nixon, an Urbana grad, was Birdie’s caddy! An Urbana University graduate has been in the boxing ring with the likes of Evander Holyfield, Oscar de La Hoya, and George Foreman? Believe it! Brian Garry has officiated over 1400 professional boxing matches including 50 world titles! David Letterman had an Urbana alumnae as a guest MULTIPLE TIMES on his show? You can bet on it! Gretchen Worden, best known for revitalizing the famed Mutter Museum, appeared with Dave many times. One of our former basketball stars plays professionally for the Harlem Wizards? Yes, it’s true. Eric Jones is a key member of the Wizards and their famous basketball entertainment show. Urbana University students really can reach for the stars! Seriously. One of our former students, Tom Hennon, has been a crew member on the space shuttle Atlantis, and flown three space missions! The University of Kansas Women’s Resource Center is named after an Urbana alumnae? Dr. Emily Taylor was the original founder of a women’s higher education development program from which OVER 100 women have gone to become college or university presidents or chancellors! An Urbana alumnae was President of the West Virginia Institute of Technology and led them to become one of the best rated comprehensive universities in the country? Dr. Karen LaRoe recently retired and is now on the Urbana University Board of Trustees.
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ABOUT URBANA UNIVERSITY Urbana University administers aid from a number of federal and state programs, including Pell Grants, Ohio Instructional Grants, SEOG Grants, Perkins Loans, Student Stafford Loans, and Parent Plus Loans. For more information on financial aid check our website at http:// www.urbana.edu/finaid.htm or call the Urbana University office of financial aid at 937-4841355 or 1-800-7 URBANA ext. 1355. Applicants are encouraged to apply early in their senior year of high school, though there is no stated deadline. While admissions are flexible based on high school achievements and grades, applicants are usually accepted based on having a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 and an ACT score no less than an “18” (or SAT score of 860). Urbana University is a member of NCAA Division II. The Blue Knight athletic teams compete against NCAA D-I, D-II, D-III and NAIA programs from across the country in 15 intercollegiate sports including: football, men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s cross country, and men’s and women’s swimming. Women’s lacrosse became the 15th intercollegiate team during the 2010-11 school year, and men’s and women’s bowling club teams were added in 2009. A variety of activities are also offered for student enrichment including: theater, concerts, pep and marching bands, choir, movies, parties, guest speakers, comedians, flag football, intramural basketball, skiing, student newspaper, sand volleyball, indoor pool, student government and nearby outdoor adventure activities (canoeing, rafting, hiking, camping, etc.).
The 27,000-square-feet Student Center is one of Urbana University’s newest on-campus facilities. Features include the Bundy Wellness Center, lounge, conference and meeting rooms, snack bar, and a bookstore. Wireless computer service is available throughout the facility.
In 2003, a major renovation project was completed at Barclay Hall and adjacent Bailey Hall. The two buildings, which house classrooms, are now connected by an atrium and a secondary walkway.
Urbana University is dedicated to providing superb residence hall facilities to its students. McConnell Hall (above) was completed in the summer of 2007, and Sycamore Residence Hall (left) was completed in 2004.
URBANA UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS Allied Health Radiographic Imaging Respiratory Care Business Administration Accounting General Management Human Resource Management Marketing Communication Business Marketing Communications Journalism/Public Relations Theatre Computer Information Systems Computer Programming E-business Management Information Systems System Analysis and Design Systems and Network Administration Criminal Justice Education Early Childhood Development Education Early Childhood Education (K-3) Middle Childhood Education (4-9) Adolescent/Young Adult Education (7-12) English Family Studies History Liberal Studies Mathematics Nursing-BSN Completion Program for RN’s only Philosophy and Religion Studies Political Science Pre-Law Psychology Science Biology Chemistry Pre-Dentistry Pre-Medicine Pre-Veterinary Sociology Sports and Health Studies Athletic Training Exercise Science Recreation Sports Management Coaching Certificate Graduate Programs of Study Master of Business Administration (MBA) Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Classroom Teaching
The Warren G. Grimes Center (left) has been a mainstay on Urbana University’s campus for decades. Located on the south end of campus, the Grimes Center houses the gymnasium, swimming pool, racquetball courts, a new state-of-the-art free weight room, along with all of the athletic staff offices and additional classrooms. A sand volleyball court is located behind the Grimes Center. The facility is a hub for almost all student-athlete activity on campus. Student-athletes can be found in Grimes lifting weights, shooting hoops, working out or talking with coaches at all hours of the day. BLUE KNIGHT WOMEN’S SOCCER
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