2006 Bearcat Women's Soccer by Willamette University Bearcats

iversity W illamette Un er Women’s Socc 2006 Seniors

Michelle Gregoire

Midﬁelder

Susan Butler

Midﬁelder

Jessica Lammers

Midﬁelder

Allison Tenold

Defender

Kari Woody

Goalkeeper

Laura Uhlmansiek

Midﬁelder

Willamette Soccer Information Bearcat Women’s Soccer 2006 Bearcat Women’s Soccer Quick Facts Head Coach....................................................Jim Tursi WU Record ..............................213-42-18 (14th year) Career Record .....................249-56-22 (17th year) Alma Mater .......................... U. of Portland, 1981 Office Phone....................................... (503) 370-6657 Assistant Coach ..................................... Chase Jordan Assistant Coach .............................................Mike Ott 2005 Overall Record ......................................... 11-6-3 2005 NWC Record..........................9-4-3 (2nd Place) Lettermen Returning/Lost ................................. 14/5 Starters Returning/Lost ...................................... 10/1 NWC Titles Under Tursi..........................7 (1993-99) Conference Championships ..................... 8 since ‘89 NAIA Tournament .......................................... 5 times NCAA Tournament ......................................... 4 times NCAA Quarterfinals ....................................... 3 times NCAA Semifinals ............................................. 2 times

Emily Gross

Willamette University General Information

Location ...................................................... Salem, Oregon Founded ........................................................................ 1842 Enrollment .............1,916 Undergraduate; 2,524 Overall President ................................................Dr. M. Lee Pelton Dean of Campus Life.............................Bob Hawkinson Faculty Athletic Representative....................... Jerry Gray Director of Athletics ...................................Mark Majeski Nickname ...............................................................Bearcats Colors ............................................Cardinal and Old Gold National Affiliation ...........................NCAA Division III Conference .....................Northwest Conference (NWC) Soccer Facility (Capacity) ....................Sparks Field (500) Surface ...............................................Artificial (FieldTurf) Assistant Athletic Director ......................... Judy Gordon Assistant Athletic Director .........................Skip Kenitzer Administrative Assistant ............................. Leslie Wright Head Athletic Trainer ....................................Shane Wibel Assistant Athletic Trainer.........................Deborah Cagle Assistant Athletic Trainer............................. Erin Scharer Athletics Marketing Coord. ............Megan Fitzsimmons Athletics Comm. Director ..................Robert McKinney Athletics Comm. Phone ...........................(503) 370-6110 Athletics Comm. E-mail ...... rmckinne@willamette.edu Press Box Phone .......................................(503) 871-2704 Athletics Department Phone .................. (503) 370-6420 Athletics Department FAX .....................(503) 370-6379 Athletics Web Site ............www.willamette.edu/athletics

Table of Contents

Susan Butler

Samantha Post

General Information ........................................................1 Willamette University ................................................... 2-3 Willamette Administration...............................................4 Athletics Department .......................................................5 Athletic Training/Physicians ...........................................5 Athletic Facilities ...............................................................6 City of Salem .....................................................................7 Head Coach Jim Tursi ......................................................8 Assistant Coach Chase Jordan ........................................9 Bearcat Player Profiles .............................................. 10-15 2006 Willamette Women’s Soccer Roster ....................16 Bearcat Yearly Win-Loss Records.................................16 Willamette Women’s Soccer Records ...........................17 2005 Willamette Stats and Results .......................... 18-19 2006 Season Outlook .....................................................20 Northwest Conference/NCAA Division III ...........IBC 2006 Willamette Schedule .........................................OBC The Willamette University Women’s Soccer Media Guide for 2006 was written, designed and edited by Robert McKinney, athletics comm. director, with assistance from Ryan Borde, athletics comm. assistant. Front Cover designed by Christopher Sabato. Inside front cover and outside back cover designed by McKinney. Photos by Naomi Stukey and by the WU Office of Communications. Printing by K/P, Inc.

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About Willamette University Bearcat Women’s Soccer 2006 Willamette University, the first university in the West, has a heritage dating to its founding in 1842. Students and employees are proud of its academic strength, as well as its beautiful campus. Academic success is typical for students at Willamette. More importantly, faculty and staff are concerned about the overall success of each student, so the focus is not only on quality experiences in the classroom, but also on social and cultural development. Students are expected to work hard in their academic endeavors and are also expected to have fun, be active in the community and bring their own personality to everything they do. Why Willamette? • Quality Academics • Student-Athletes are more than 1/4 of the student body • Competition in the NCAA and the Northwest Conference • Student-Faculty Ratio of 11:1 • Students from 34 States • Opportunity to Study Abroad • Located across the street from the Oregon State Capitol • Near the Paciﬁc Coast and the Cascade Mountains We’re proud of our students’ academic abilities. We’re also proud of our students as friends, neighbors and fellow citizens. They have found an ideal match between high-level academics and a variety of quality experiences as members of the community. They exemplify the University motto: “Not unto ourselves alone are we born.” Page

The Mill Race, which runs through the campus, is a great place to relax at Willamette.

This motto is put into action locally and throughout the world. At Willamette, you can study abroad, as many of our students do each year. Our students also are actively involved in social and environmental issues. They are concerned about maintaining the beautiful Oregon landscape, while working to improve the lives of others. And so, while Willamette has the same academic expectations as the nation’s most acclaimed colleges and universities, we hope we’ve added something extra ... an equally important focus outside the classroom. Attending college should be fun, inspiring and at times invigorating. It should both challenge you and make you laugh. Academically, Willamette has the College of Liberal Arts, the College of Law, the George H. Atkinson Graduate School of Management, and the School of Education. Cooperative programs enable all students to benefit from the quality curriculum. Willamette is known for its intellectual vitality, its cohesive campus community, its concern for every student, and its ability to balance a rigorous academic program with varied extracurricular activities. The faculty

About Willamette University Bearcat Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Soccer 2006 and staff bring a wide range of views and experiences to the the campus. Willametteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s student-faculty ratio of 11:1 allows faculty to maintain ample office hours and to serve as advisors. They are engaged in scholarly research and publish their findings, but they are primarily focused on teaching. Willamette is selective and seeks serious and talented students. The average first-year student has a 3.74 GPA, an SAT score of 1261 and an ACT score of 27. Enrollment at the undergraduate level is 1,856, with a total enrollment of 2,500. About 83 percent of Willamette students receive financial aid and scholarships. Many students choose to attend graduate or professional school.

At Willamette, you can literally walk across the street to the State Capitol or spend an entire semester studying your major in a foreign country. Willamette has a reputation for financial stability. Its endowment consistently earns a spot among the largest in the Northwest and compares favorably on a national basis. The campus features 42 buildings on 61 acres. During the past decade, more than $50 million has been invested on campus. Administrative offices, academic buildings, residence halls and recreational facilities have been renovated or refurbished. Recent projects include the $5.5 million Hallie Ford Museum of Art, the $8 million Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center, and the $2.7 million Montag Student Center. Work is underway and nearly completed on the $14 million Kaneko Commons.

The Oregon State Capitol Building is across the street from Willamette University.

Salem, the state capital, is the secondlargest city in Oregon, with a population of about 147,000. The Pacific Coast is just about an hour away and the Pacific Coast mountain range is even closer. To the east are the Cascade Mountains, lakes, streams and rivers. Also within driving distance are Portland, the Columbia River gorge and Mount Hood. Willamette benefits from its location across the street from the Oregon State Capitol and from being near other federal, state, county, and city offices. In particular, Willamette students are often chosen for internships with government organizations. Students also participate in the Community Outreach Program through a variety of volunteer service projects. Page

Willamette Administration Bearcat Women’s Soccer 2006

Dr. M. Lee Pelton President

Dr. M. Lee Pelton was appointed the 22nd president of Willamette University in July, 1999. Under Pelton’s leadership, the University has increased its academic profile, successfully employing strategies to attract the best faculty and the brightest students from the state, the nation and the world. Since 2001, Willamette University has been ranked a top tier liberal arts college by U.S. News and World Report. President Pelton holds a doctorate from Harvard University and an undergraduate degree in English and psychology from Wichita State University, where he graduated magna cum laude in 1974. His area of academic focus is 19th century British prose and poetry. He served as dean of the college at Colgate University (1988-91) and Dartmouth College (1991-98). At Harvard, he taught in the English Department and was the dean of one of Harvard’s 13 undergraduate colleges. He continues to teach at Willamette in a variety of subjects ranging from 1st century Athens to post-apartheid South Africa.

Mark Majeski

Director of Athletics

Mark Majeski began his tenure with Willamette University in October of 2000, following five years as athletic director at the University of California, Santa Cruz and four years as assistant athletic director at Menlo College. A former basketball, track and softball coach, Majeski also worked venue management and operations for the 1994 FIFA Men’s Soccer World Cup and the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. He also was involved at the national level as a member of the NCAA Division III men’s tennis committee. He received an undergraduate degree in journalism from Menlo College and completed a master’s degree in higher education administration from San Jose State University. At Willamette, Majeski oversees 20 varsity athletic teams, with the Bearcats competing in NCAA Division III and the Northwest Conference, as well as the Intercollegiate Rowing Association. In addition to his NCAA committee work, he has been the basketball liaison between the NWC coaches and athletic directors. Majeski lives in Salem with his wife, Denise, and their son, Jack, age 1.

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Willamette Athletics Department Bearcat Women’s Soccer 2006

Administrative Staff

Dean of Campus Life............................................................................................ Bob Hawkinson Faculty Athletic Representative................................................................................Dr. Jerry Gray Assistant Athletic Director .........................................................................................Judy Gordon Assistant Athletic Director ........................................................................................Skip Kenitzer Head Athletic Trainer ...................................................................................................Shane Wibel Assistant Athletic Trainer ....................................................................................... Deborah Cagle Assistant Athletic Trainer ............................................................................................Erin Scharer Athletics Marketing Coordinator ..................................................................Megan Fitzsimmons Athletics Communications Director ................................................................Robert McKinney Administrative Assistant .............................................................................................Leslie Wright

Head Coaching Staff Baseball Matt Allison (503) 370-6011

Football Mark Speckman (503) 375-5350

Men’s Soccer Nelson Larson (503) 375-5428

Men’s Tennis Jon Endrikat (503) 370-6804

Men’s Basketball Gordie James (503) 370-6063

Men’s Golf Steve Prothero (503) 370-6484

Women’s Soccer Jim Tursi (503) 370-6657

Women’s Tennis Becky Roberts (503) 370-6804

Women’s Basketball Bruce Henderson (503) 370-6132

Women’s Golf Tom Hibbard (503) 370-6317

Softball Damian Williams (503) 370-6656

Volleyball Tricia Wright (503) 370-6230

Cross Country Track & Field Matt McGuirk (503) 370-6898

Rowing Susan Parkman (503) 370-6655

Swimming Al Stephenson (503) 370-6601

Athletic Training Staff

Shane Wibel, ATC

Deborah Cagle, ATC

Erin Scharer, ATC

Team Physicians at Western Orthopedic Dr. David Thorsett

Dr Thorsett graduated from Washington University Medical School in June, 1991. He completed residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in June, 1996. He currently serves on the Willamette Surgical Center Board of Directors. Dr. Thorsett enjoys running, ﬂy-fishing, backpacking & bicycling. He lives in Salem with his wife, Sarah, and their three children.

Dr. Blake Nonweiler

Dr. Nonweiler graduated from the University of Texas Southern Medical Center in June, 1989. He completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery at the University of Western Ontario (London, Ontario, Canada) in July, 1995. He has been in private practice since August 1995. Dr. Nonweiler lives in Salem with his wife, Becky, and their three children.

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Willamette Athletic Facilities Bearcat Women’s Soccer 2006 The Willamette University soccer teams play their home games at Sparks Field, an artificial turf facility on the WU campus. Sparks Field is equipped with lights for night games and seats 500 spectactors. The facility, rennovated with its FieldTurf surface just over a year ago, is one of the top small college fields in the Northwest. In addition to lights and bleachers, Sparks Field includes covered seating for both teams, the public address announcer and statisticians. Sparks Field is located next to the Lestle J. Sparks Center, which houses offices for the Department of Athletics and the Department of Exercise Science. The building also includes basketball courts, plus handball and racquetball courts, classrooms, locker rooms, and a weight lifting and fitness center. Attached to the Sparks Center is Cone Field House, where the men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball teams play. The arena seats 2,500 fans. Also connected to the Sparks Center is the WU natatorium, home of Bearcat swimming. The natatorium, with space for 200 fans, also can be seen from a viewing area in the lobby. Close to the Sparks Center and Sparks Field are six outdoor tennis courts. The men’s and women’s tennis teams host meets during the spring each year. Willamette’s football team plays home games at McCulloch Stadium, located two blocks from campus and just one block from Salem Hospital. The stadium seats 2,400 fans and has lights for

The Sparks Center is the location for home basketball, volleyball and swimming events at Willamette University.

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night games. The stadium includes an athletic training room, which allows Willamette athletes to receive on-site attention and treatment. McCulloch Stadium is a quality facility with a FieldTurf playing surface, along with spacious locker rooms and meeting rooms. It has the atmosphere of an old stadium, despite a variety of modern conveniences.

Michelle Gregoire passes at Sparks Field.

The Charles Bowles Track, located inside McCulloch Stadium, is an all-weather facility that showcases Willamette’s track and field and cross country teams, which host meets each year. In 2005, WU hosted the Northwest Conference and NCAA Regional cross country meets. Located near McCulloch Stadium is Roy S. “Spec” Keene Stadium at John Lewis Field, the home of Bearcat baseball. The stadium features chairback seating in part of the grandstand and an overall capacity of 1,000. The entire football, track, cross country and baseball complex is at Bush’s Pasture Park. The park hosts cross country meets on its wide paths and is known for its art exhibits and rose garden. On the east side of campus is the Willamette Softball Complex. It includes covered dugouts, batting cages, a scoreboard and bleachers. The WU men’s and women’s golf teams usually practice at Illahe Hills Country Club or Creekside Golf Club. Members of the men’s and women’s rowing teams have their own boathouse and hold workouts on the Willamette River in downtown Salem.

The City of Salem, Oregon Bearcat Women’s Soccer 2006 Salem, the capital city of Oregon as well as the second largest city in the state, lies in the center of the lush Willamette River valley, 47 miles South of Portland. Salem is a city of over 47 square miles, located an hour from the Cascade mountains to the east and just an hour from the ocean beaches to the west. The population of Salem is 147,215 (July 2005) with a growth rate of approximately 1.5 The City of Salem lies along the Willamette River. percent per year. Day trips to the magnificant Oregon within walking distance. 1,869 acres of park coast, the Cascade or Coast Mountain land invite residents and visitors alike to ranges, the high-desert and award-winning enjoy the outdoors. Surrounded by green pastures, fields of vineyards offer a variety of experiences that ﬂowers, vegetables, orchards and vineyards, are rarely found in one area. Salem offers a wide array of restaurants, Salem’s year-around and summer farmer’s hotels and tourist attractions, ranging from markets overﬂow with locally raised produce historic sites and museums to events that and hand-crafted products. Salem is the appeal to a wide variety of interests: from perfect base for a tour of Oregon’s wine sports tournaments to Arts Fairs, theater country or a visit to any or all of the many and music. From our vibrant downtown, extraordinary gardens in the city and the several parks and our historic district are surrounding area.

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Willamette Head Coach Bearcat Women’s Soccer 2006

Jim Tursi Head Coach

Jim Tursi is in his 14th year as the head coach of Willamette’s women’s soccer team. During his first 13 seasons directing the women’s team, the Bearcats acheived an outstanding record of 213-42-18 (.813). He ranks in the top 10 in NCAA Division III in career wins and winning percentage among active coaches. Tursi’s WU teams have won nine Northwest Conference championships and have qualified for the NCAA Tournament five times (1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001). Willamette reached the Final Four twice. Tursi graduated from the University of Portland in 1981. He still holds all of the individual scoring record for the Pilots.

Conference Coach of the Year 1993, 1994, 1997 13 Consecutive Winning Seasons 9 National Playoff Berths

He began his career as a collegiate coach in 1986, when he became the head coach of the University of Portland’s women’s soccer team, as they moved up to NCAA Division I. In three seasons at Portland, Tursi led the Pilots to an overall record of 36-14-4 (.731), including three conference championships. He was the conference Coach of the Year twice. Tursi began coaching soccer with the Parkrose High School boys’ team. He also coached the Gresham High School boys’ team from 1989-94 and was the founder of Gresham F.C. In addition to his duties as Willamette’s women’s soccer coach, he also owns a soccer supply store in Beaverton, Ore.

Jim Tursi at Willamette Career Record at Willamette: 213-42-18 (13 years) Overall Career Record: 249-56-22 (16 years) Season Overall 1993 13-7-0 1994 15-4-0 1995 17-5-0 1996 21-2-1 1997 18-3-1 1998 19-1-4 1999 18-0-3 2000 19-3-1 2001 18-2-0 2002 16-2-1 2003 16-1-2 2004 12-6-2 2005 11-6-3

Conf. 4-1-0 * 5-0-0 * 10-2-0 13-0-1 14-1-1 * 14-0-2 13-0-1 12-2-0 13-1-0 12-1-1 11-1-2 10-5-1 9-4-3

Conference Finish 1st place tie 1st place 1st place 1st place 1st place 1st place 1st place 2nd place 1st place 1st place tie 2nd place 3rd place 2nd place

13 years 213-42-18 131-18-12 (.813) (.851) * Conference Coach of the Year

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Postseason NAIA Regionals - 3rd place (1-1) NAIA Regionals - 2nd place (1-1) NAIA Regionals (0-1) NAIA National Tournament (1-1)# NAIA Regionals (0-1) NCAA Division III Final Four (3-1) NCAA Division III Tournament (0-1) NCAA Division III Final Eight (2-1) NCAA Division III Final Four (3-1)

9 Postseason Berths # 1996 Regionals - 1st place (2-0)

Willamette Assistant Coach Bearcat Women’s Soccer 2006

Chase Jordan Assistant Coach Chase Jordan is in his sixth season as the assistant coach for the Willamette University women’s soccer team. Jordan helps with all positions on the team. He has contributed to the Bearcats’ winning 73 games during the past five seasons. Jordan played soccer as a student-athlete at Willamette from 1996-99 and established the WU record for games played (78). He was a forward for the Bearcats and earned First Team All-NWC recognition twice, in 1996 and 1999. He ranks in the top three all-time at Willamette in goals, assists and total points. His outstanding freshman year set WU records for goals and points scored by a

freshman, as he finished the year with 13 goals and six assists for 32 points. Jordan began his coaching career as the head coach of the Portland Rain in the Pacific Coast Soccer League in 2003. He guided the Rain to a third place finish in the PCSL standings. He has been involved with the Willamette women’s soccer team since being named assistant coach in 2001. At Willamette, Jordan participates in all aspects of preparing the team for games, coaching on the sidelines and recruiting future Bearcats. He also works with Head Coach Jim Tursi as the CEO of Tursi’s Soccer, Inc. Jordan is single and lives in Portland. He is an avid golfer and uses some of his spare time to work at perfecting his golf game.

Kari Woody punts the ball. She is 34-11-5 with a 0.84 GAA and 14 shutouts at WU.

Head Coach Jim Tursi (right) has led WU to 13 consecutive winning seasons. Assistant Coach Chase Jordan (left) has been with the Bearcats since the 2001 season.

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The 2006 Willamette Bearcats Bearcat Women’s Soccer 2006

#9 Susan Butler 5’8”, Boise, Idaho (Boise HS)

Named First Team All-NWC for the third consecutive season last year ... During her WU career, she has earned 25 goals and 10 assists, while playing in all 59 games ... Chosen First Team All-Region in 2005 and Second Team All-Region in 2004 ... Scored a career-high 9 goals in 2004 ... Provided 7 assists in 2003 ... Has recorded 8 career game-winning goals ... Is majoring in Rhetoric and Media Studies ... Her parents are Ralph and Linda Butler ... Born on May 14, 1985.

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Year 2003 2004 2005 Career

GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 19 19 70 40 8 7 23 1 20 17 40 21 9 2 20 2 20 17 44 24 8 1 17 5 59 53 154 82 25 10 60 8

#5 Michelle Gregoire 5’6”, Olympia, Wash. (Olympia HS)

Enters her senior year with 19 career goals and 6 career assists ... Has played in 57 of 59 games the past three years ... Played with great energy and challenges for every ball she can reach from her midfield position ... Scored an impressive 12 goals during her freshman season ... Contributed 62 shots (34 on goal) in 2003 and has 123 career shots (63 on goal) ... Majoring in Environmental Studies ... Is the daughter of Michael and Christine Gregoire ... Born on Nov. 18, 1984.

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Year 2003 2004 2005 Career

GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 19 3 62 34 12 5 29 4 18 14 35 15 4 1 9 1 20 17 26 14 3 0 6 0 57 34 123 63 19 6 44 5

#14 Jessica Lammers 5’9”, Concord, Calif. (Northgate HS)

Plays wide in the midfield and provides the Bearcats with quality play on both offense and defense ... Has scored 11 goals, to go with 6 assists, in three seasons at Willamette ... Tallied a career-high 5 goals as a freshman in 2003 ... Saw action in 19 games last year and has played in 57 of 59 games (52 starts) in her career ... Played three years of varsity soccer at Northgate HS in California ... Majoring in Economics ... Parents are Patrick and Barbara Lammers ... Born on May 17, 1985.

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Year 2003 2004 2005 Career

GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 19 19 36 18 5 4 14 1 19 17 16 7 3 0 6 1 19 16 28 9 3 2 8 1 57 52 80 34 11 6 28 3

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#3 Allison Tenold 5’5”, Spokane, Wash. (Ferris HS)

Has played in 48 games during her career ... Saw action in 19 games and started 14 games as a defender last season ... Achieved 2 goals and 1 assist in 2005 ... Despite playing defense, she has scored 7 career goals, with at least two goals each season ... Provides the Bearcats with a high work rate and can move into the midfield when needed ... Majoring in Psychology at Willamette University ... Is the daughter of Jack and Tana Tenold ... Born on Oct. 4, 1985.

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Year 2003 2004 2005 Career

GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 10 0 7 6 2 0 4 0 19 8 12 7 3 0 6 1 19 14 19 9 2 1 5 1 48 22 38 22 7 1 15 2

#8 Laura Uhlmansiek 5’4”, Woodinville, Wash. (Overlake HS)

Is a powerful, hard-working midfielder, who is skilled at taking free kicks ... Was chosen First Team All-NWC last fall, after being named Second Team in 2004 and Honorable Mention in 2003 ... First Team All-Region the past two years ... Her free kicks have created many scoring chances ... Has 27 career assists to go with 8 career goals. ... Recorded 11 assists in 2003 ... Majoring in Psychology ... Her parents are Bob and Nancy Uhlmansiek ... Born on Aug. 12, 1984.

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Year 2003 2004 2005 Career

GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 19 13 40 17 2 11 15 0 20 16 48 21 2 9 13 0 20 17 51 21 4 7 15 3 59 46 139 59 8 27 43 3

#0 Kari Woody 5’11”, Boise, Idaho (Timberline HS)

Is Willamette’s starting goalkeeper for the fourth consecutive year ... Was chosen Honorable Mention All-NWC in 2005 ... Owns a record of 34-11-5 in the nets, with 239 saves, 14 shutouts and a career goals against average of 0.84 ... NWC Defensive Player of the Week on Oct.17, 2005 ... Last season, she achieved a 14-1-1 record with a 0.72 GAA ... Is majoring in Environmental Studies and Political Science ... Parents are Jay and Marsi Woody ... Born on July 2, 1985.

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Year 2003 2004 2005 Career

GP GS Min. GA GAA Saves W-L-T SHO 16 15 1508:23 12 0.72 69 14-1-1 4 18 18 1467:42 14 0.86 62 10-4-1 4 20 19 1760:40 18 0.92 108 10-6-3 6 54 52 4736:45 44 0.84 239 34-11-5 14

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#21 Lindsay Thueson 5’8”, Clancy, Mont. (William Smith College)

Transferred to Willamette this year after two years at William Smith College in Upstate New York ... Played two seasons of soccer and competed on the swim team for one season at William Smith ... Will provide experience and depth on defense ... Was selected Academic All-State while playing soccer at Helena HS in Montana ... Also participated in swimming at HHS ... Majoring in Biology and Studio Art ... Daughter of Erik and Pati Thueson ... Born on Dec. 6, 1985.

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First Season at Willamette University Thueson previously attended William Smith College in Upstate New York

#7 Emily Gross

5’9”, Medford, Ore. (North Medford HS)

Playing in all 20 games last year ... Recorded 2 goals and 1 assist ... Started five games and will battle for a starting position this season ... Has the strength to move past defensive players, yet has the ability to make quality passes or place a header on goal ... Played soccer at North Medford HS in Oregon ... Majoring in Biology ... Parents are Brian and Nancy Gross ... Born on Jan. 13, 1987.

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Year GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 2005 20 5 35 12 2 1 5 1

#13 Brittney Hewitt 5’3”, Portland, Ore. (Central Catholic HS)

Saw action in 14 games as a freshman and will challenge for increased playing time in 2006 ... Received her first collegiate start against Pacific on Oct. 9 ... Can contribute on the wing or as a central attacking player ... Competed in soccer all four years at Central Catholic HS in Portland, Oregon ... Undecided regarding her major ... Daughter of Gordon and Mollie Hewitt ... Born on Feb. 1, 1987.

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Year GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 2005 14 1 2 0 0 0 0 0

The Bearcats

Kelsey Priest

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Jessica Lammers

The 2006 Willamette Bearcats Bearcat Women’s Soccer 2006

#00 Laura Holahan 5’11”, Anacortes, Wash. (Anacortes HS)

Is one of two back-up goalkeepers for the Bearcats ... Played in four games with one start (1-0 record) last season ... Earned six saves and did not allow a goal ... Played four years as the starting goalie at Anacortes HS, where she was named All-League every year ... Class Vice President and Valedictorian ...Is majoring in Anthropology ... Parents are Tom and Sara Holahan ... Born on July 14, 1987.

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Year GP GS Min. GA GAA Saves W-L-T SHO 2005 4 1 119:20 0 0.00 6 1-0-0 1

#10 Selena Levy

5’3”, San Anselmo, Calif. (Sir Francis Drake HS)

Recieved a medical redshirt in 2005 after sustaining a knee injury four games into the season ... Will challenge for playing time and a starting position this year ... Is one of Willamette’s top individual marking defenders ... Plays with intensity ... Qualified for the Dean’s List in 2005-06 ... Is majoring in Women and Gender Studies ... Daughter of Denise Katson and Stan Levy ... Born on May 7, 1987.

So.

Year GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 2005 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0

#12 Samantha Post 5’8”, Philomath, Ore. (Philomath HS)

Played in 19 games with 18 starts as a freshman last year ... Was a defender for the Bearcats, but also took four shots, scored two goals and earned one assist ... Competed in four sports at Philomath HS ... Helped PHS win a State title in cross country in 2003 ... Valedictorian of her senior class ... Majoring in Rhetoric and Media Studies ... Parents are Henry and Ruth Post ... Born on Aug. 27, 1987.

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Year GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 2005 19 18 4 2 2 1 5 0

#2 Kelsey Priest 5’8”, Portland, Ore. (Beaverton HS)

Began her career by playing in all 20 games, with 10 starts, in 2005 ... Achieved two goals and one assist ... Chosen Second Team All-NWC ... Also competed in track, and was 2nd in the NWC in the 4 x 100-meter relay and took 4th in the 400-meter dash ... All-State in track at Beaverton HS ... Undecided regarding her major ... Parents are Ben Priest and Nancy Helmsworth ... Born on Feb. 2, 1987.

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Year GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 2005 20 10 24 10 2 1 5 0

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#15 Kelsey Rogel 5’11”, Tacoma, Wash. (Bellarmine Prep)

As a freshman last season, she played in 18 games and was named Second Team All-NWC ... Helped WU hold opponents to less than one goal per game ... Has the strength to make long passes to Willamette’s forwards ... Helped Bellarmine Prep win a State title in Washington in 2004 ... First Team All-State ... Majoring in Economics ... Parents are Ed and Debbie Rogel ... Born on Oct. 29, 1986.

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Year GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 2005 18 17 6 1 0 0 0 0

#8 Jennifer Standifer 5’5”, Medford, Ore. (North Medford HS)

Played in 17 games and made 15 starts last season for the Bearcats ... Provided stellar play on the back line and showed the potential for a great career at WU ... Recorded an assist in Willamette’s 2-0 win over Lewis & Clark on Sept. 22 ... Is one of the top returning young players in the NWC ... Undecided regarding her major ... Daughter of Dave and Teresa Standifer ... Born on Mar. 31, 1987.

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Year GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 2005 17 15 1 0 0 1 1 0

#1 Meghan Anderson 5’8”, Eugene, Ore. (South Eugene HS)

Joins the Bearcats this season after earning Second Team All-State recognition at South Eugene HS in Oregon ... Is a talented attacking player, who can get past defenders ... Will see significant playing time in 2006 and has the skills to become a top forward in the NWC ... National Honor Society ... Undecided regarding her major ... Parents are Mel and Linda Anderson ... Born on Sept. 22, 1987.

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Anderson was named Second Team All-State at South Eugene High School in Oregon.

#23 Nastassia Groleau 5’9”, Mountain View, Calif. (Mountain View HS)

Played four seasons of soccer as a sweeper and midfielder at Mountain View HS in California ... Earned All-League honors ... Will provide quality depth this year, while battling for playing time ... Works hard and should benefit from practicing with WU’s experienced defenders ... Undecided regarding her major ... Daughter of Patricia Colin and Nick Groleau ... Born on May 30, 1988.

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Groleau was an All-League selection as a player at Mountain View High School in California.

The 2006 Willamette Bearcats Bearcat Women’s Soccer 2006

#18 Rachel Janny 5’4”, Olympia, Wash. (Olympia HS)

Was the leading scorer each of the past four seasons on the girls’ soccer team at Olympia HS in Washington ... Selected First Team All-League three times and Second Team All-League once ... South Sand Player of the Year in 2005 ... Has good attacking skills and will challenge for a starting position ... Is majoring in Psychology ... Daughter of Stephen and Karen Janny ... Born on Dec. 30, 1987.

Fr.

Janny was the leading scorer for four consecutive seasons at Olympia High School in Washington.

#25 Katie Peterson 5’5”, Independence, Ore. (Central HS)

Joins Willamette as a goalkeeper this season ... Played four years of soccer while attending Central HS in Independence, Ore. ... Earned team MVP honors twice ... Played forward as a freshman, then became a goalkeeper for her final three years in high school ... She also played basketball and softball at Central ... Majoring in Chemistry ... Parents are Greg and Dori Showell ... Born on Nov. 22,1987.

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Peterson earned team MVP honors twice at Central HS in Independence, Ore.

#11 Haley Rosenthal 5’4”, Cheyenne, Wyo. (Cheyenne East HS)

Provides depth in the midfield, where Willamette has four senior starters ... Will increase her playing time as she adjusts to the college game ... Was Second Team All-State as a junior at Cheyenne East HS in Wyoming ... All-Conference twice ... Served as a team captain for two years ... National Honor Society ... Is majoring in Politics ... Daughter of Mike and Tori Rosenthal ... Born on Mar. 20, 1988.

Fr.

Rosenthal was Second Team All-State as a junior at Cheyene East High School in Wyoming.

#20 Beth Tatlock

5’6”, Denver, Colo. (St. Mary’s Academy)

One of several freshman forwards who will battle for playing time this year ... Scored 54 goals and added 20 assists in four seasons at St. Mary’s Academy in Denver ... Second Team All-State in 2006 and Honorable Mention All-State in 2005 ... Played in the All-State (All-Star) Game in 2006 ... Undecided regarding a major ... Daughter of John and Laurie Tatlock ... Born on April 9, 1988.

Fr.

Tatlock scored 54 goals and earned 20 assists in four years at St. Mary’s Academy in Denver.

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Willamette Women’s Soccer Roster Bearcat Women’s Soccer 2006 No. Name Pos. Yr. Ht. Hometown (Previous School) 00 Laura Holahan GK So. 5’11” Anacortes, WA (Anacortes High School) 0 Kari Woody GK Sr. 5’10” Boise, ID (Timberline High School) 1 Meghan Anderson F Fr. 5’ 8” Eugene, OR (South Eugene High School) 2 Kelsey Priest MF So. 5’ 8” Portland, OR (Beaverton High School) 3 Allison Tenold D Sr. 5’ 5” Spokane, WA (Ferris High School) 5 Michelle Gregoire MF Sr. 5’ 6” Olympia, WA (Olympia High School) 6 Jennifer Standifer D So. 5’ 5” Medford, OR (North Medford High School) 7 Emily Gross F So. 5’ 9” Medford, OR (North Medford High School) 8 Laura Uhlmansiek MF Sr. 5’ 4” Woodenville, WA (Overlake High School) 9 Susan Butler MF Sr. 5’ 8” Boise, ID (Boise High School) 10 Selena Levy D So. 5’ 3” San Anselmo, CA (Sir Francis Drake HS) 11 Haley Rosenthal MF Fr. 5’ 4” Cheyenne, WY (East High School) 12 Samantha Post D So. 5’ 8” Philomath, OR (Philomath High School) 13 Brittney Hewitt MF So. 5’ 3” Portland, OR (Central Catholic High School) 14 Jessica Lammers MF Sr. 5’ 9” Concord, CA (Northgate High School) 15 Kelsey Rogel D So. 5’11” Tacoma, WA (Bellarmine Prep) 18 Rachel Janny F Fr. 5’ 4” Olympia, WA (Olympia High School) 20 Beth Tatlock F Fr. 5’ 6” Denver, CO (St. Mary’s Academy) 21 Lindsay Thueson MF Jr. 5’ 8” Clancy, MT (Helena HS/William Smith College) 23 Nastassia Groleau D Fr. 5’ 9” Mountain View, CA (Mountain View HS) 25 Katie Peterson GK Fr. 5’ 5” Independence, OR (Central High School) Head Coach: Jim Tursi (14th year) Assistant Coach: Chase Jordan (6th year) Strength & Conditioning Coach: Mike Ott Year Overall

1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

3-5-0 1-10-1 5-8-0 3-10-1 4-7-4 7-6-3 9-6-0 15-5-1 14-4-2 14-4-2 13-6-2 4-9-5 13-7-0 15-4-0 17-5-0 21-2-1 18-3-1 19-1-4 18-0-3 19-3-1 18-3-0 16-2-1 16-1-2 12-6-2 11-6-3

Willamette Year-by-Year Results

Conf.

7-3-0 7-2-1 5-0-1 * 4-1-1 3-0-2 2-1-2 4-1-0 ** 5-0-0 * 10-2-0 ** 13-0-1 * 14-1-1 * 14-0-2 * 13-0-1 * 12-2-0 13-1-0 * 12-1-1 ** 11-1-2 10-5-1 9-4-3

Head Coach Team MVP

Fran Howard Fran Howard Fran Howard John Hitchman Ron Eber Ron Eber Ron Eber Ron Eber Ron Eber Ron Eber Ron Eber Jim Rilatt Jim Tursi Jim Tursi Jim Tursi Jim Tursi Jim Tursi Jim Tursi Jim Tursi Jim Tursi Jim Tursi Jim Tursi Jim Tursi Jim Tursi Jim Tursi

Totals 305-123-39 168-25-19 5 Head Coaches (.695) (.837) * Conference champion ** Conference co-champion # Won NCIC Tournament (prior to NWC)

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Dawn Roberts Dawn Roberts Tracy Deeming Tracy Deeming Marilyn Banta, Tracy Thorn Marilyn Banta, Tracy Thorn Kathy Kelso, Renee Lirette Renee Lirette Kathy Kelso Shannon Kelly, Lia Sheehan Kelly Young Julie Moix, Patti Lirette, Lia Sheehan Alison Spens Heather Ojiri Heather Ojiri Kristy Ell Jamie Barton Robin Heard Katie Edmonds Buffy Morris Buffy Morris Anne Merten Stacie Clarke Laura Uhlmansiek Laura Uhlmansiek

Postseason

NAIA Regionals - 3rd place (1-1) NAIA Regionals - 2nd place (1-1) NAIA Regionals (0-1)% NAIA Regionals - 1st place (2-0)% NAIA National Tournament (1-1)% NAIA Regionals (0-1) NCAA Division III Final Four (3-1) NCAA Division III Tournament (0-1) NCAA Division III Final Eight (2-1) NCAA Division III Final Four (3-1)

24 Seasons 9 Postseason Berths 31 Awards (21 Different Players) Note: WU won NAIA District II championships from 1987-91. District play was terminated in 1994.

Willamette Women’s Soccer Records Bearcat Women’s Soccer 2006 Team Records

Offense Most Goals/Season..........................82................1994 Most Goals/Game ........... 19 vs. WBC................1994 Fewest Goals/Season ........................9................1982 Defense Lowest GAA/Season ....................0.38................1998 Most Shutouts/Season (won/tied) ...15................1998 Fewest Goals Allowed/Season ........10................1998 Wins Most in a Season .............................21................1996 Fewest in a Season ............................1................1982 Losses Most in a Season .............................10......1982, 1984 Fewest in a Season ............................1......1998, 2003 Ties Most in a Season ...............................5................1992 Fewest in a Season ............................0...........7 times Streaks Most Consecutive Wins ..................14................1997 Most Consecutive Wins or Ties ......23................1998 Most Consecutive Losses ..................8................1982 Most Consecutive Losses or Ties ....11................1982

Individual Records (Cont.)

Most Points Season .................60..............Tiffanie Andrews, 1990 Career ................164............... Jamie Barton, 1994-97 Most Shutouts Season .................15..................... Robin Heard, 1998 Career ..................52................Robin Heard, 1995-98 Lowest GAA Season ..............0.38..................... Robin Heard, 1998 Career ...............0.56................Robin Heard, 1995-98

Individual Records

Most Goals Game .....................7......Jamie Barton vs. WBC, 1994 Season .................24..............Tiffanie Andrews, 1990 24........................Sara Tanita, 1994 Career ..................63............... Jamie Barton, 1994-97 Most Assists Season .................12..............Tiffanie Andrews, 1991 12.................... Jamie Barton, 1997 Career ..................38............... Jamie Barton, 1994-97

Allison Tenold moves up the ﬁeld. Tenold was a freshman on WU’s 16-1-2 team in 2003.

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2005 Willamette Statistics Bearcat Women’s Soccer 2006

Individual Statistics No. Name 9 Susan Butler 8 Laura Uhlmansiek 11 Brenna Hindman 7 Emily Gross 14 Jessica Lammers 5 Michelle Gregoire 2 Kelsey Priest 12 Samantha Post 3 Allison Tenold 4 Rachel Clevenger 6 Jennifer Standifer 15 Kelsey Rogel 13 Brittney 1 April Kyrkos 25 Laura Holahan 23 Selena Levy 10 Kaitlyn Selser 00 Kari Woody

GP GS Goals Assts. Pts. GWG Shots G/S% SOG SOG% PK 20 17 8 1 17 5 44 .182 24 .545 1-1 20 17 4 7 15 3 51 .078 21 .412 0-0 20 17 2 6 10 0 41 .049 18 .439 0-0 20 5 2 1 5 1 35 .057 12 .343 0-0 19 16 3 2 8 1 28 .107 9 .321 0-0 20 17 3 0 6 0 26 .115 14 .538 0-0 20 10 2 1 5 0 24 .083 10 .417 0-0 19 18 2 1 5 0 4 .500 2 .500 0-0 19 14 2 1 5 1 19 .105 9 .474 0-0 19 7 0 2 2 0 8 .000 4 .500 0-0 17 15 0 1 1 0 1 .000 0 .000 0-0 18 17 0 0 0 0 6 .000 1 .167 0-0 14 1 0 0 0 0 2 .000 0 .000 0-0 18 5 0 0 0 0 3 .000 3 1.000 0-0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 — 0-0 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 — 0-0 2x4s Ad 8/15/05 3:51 PM Page 1 2x4s 3:51 PM— Page0-0 1 6 0 0 126 WillametteUniv 0 126 WillametteUniv 0 0 0 Ad 8/15/05 — 0 20 19 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 — 0-0

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Goalkeeping Statistics No. Name 00 Kari Woody 25 Laura Holahan Team

GP GS Minutes GA GAA 20 19 1760:40 18 0.92 4 1 119:20 0 0.00

Willamette Opponents

20 20 1880:00 18 0.86 20 20 1880:00 28 1.34

Saves SV% W-L-T Pct. SHO 108 .857 10-6-3 .575 6 6 1.000 1-0-0 1.000 1 1 1 115 .865 99 .780

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2005 Willamette Results Bearcat Women’s Soccer 2006 11-6-3 Overall Record, 9-4-3 Northwest Conference (2nd Place)

Home: 5-3-2 Away: 6-2-1 Neutral: 0-1-0 Date Opponent Sept. 2 Sept. 3 Sept. 4 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 18 Sept. 22 Sept. 24 Sept. 28 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 9 Oct. 15 Oct. 16 Oct. 22 Oct. 23 Oct. 26 Oct. 30 Nov. 4 Nov. 5

at Wheaton (Ill.)# vs. DePauw# Saint Benedict Corban College Whitworth* Whitman* Lewis & Clark* at Puget Sound* at George Fox* at Linfi eld*

Result

2-1 L (2 OT) 1-0 L 5-0 W 3-1 W 2-0 L 4-1 W 2-0 W 2-0 L 1-0 W 1-0 W Pacifi c Lutheran* 1-1 T (2 OT) at Pacifi c* 1-0 W at Whitman* 2-1 W at Whitworth* 1-0 W at Lewis & Clark* 2-0 W Puget Sound* 3-0 L George Fox* 1-0 L Linfi eld* 1-1 T (2 OT) Pacifi c* 2-1 W at Pacifi c Lutheran* 0-0 T (2 OT)

Overall NWC Att. Goals 0-1-0 0-2-0 1-2-0 2-2-0 2-3-0 3-3-0 4-3-0 4-4-0 5-4-0 6-4-0 6-4-1 7-4-1 8-4-1 9-4-1 10-4-1 10-5-1 10-6-1 10-6-2 11-6-2 11-6-3

— — — — 0-1-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 4-2-0 4-2-1 5-2-1 6-2-1 7-2-1 8-2-1 8-3-1 8-4-1 8-4-2 9-4-2 9-4-3

317 87 250 250 350 212 140 75 110 118 550 125 200 100 87 315 110 185 85 145

Lammers None Gregoire 2, Uhlmansiek 2, Gross Tenold 2, Hindman None Lammers, Post, Priest, Uhlmansiek Butler, Gregoire None Butler Gross Hindman Butler Butler (PK), Lammers Butler Butler 2 None None Priest Post None

Assists Brenna, Hindman None Lammers 2, Uhlmansiek 2, Clevenger, Tenold Uhlmansiek 3, Butler, Clevenger None Hindman 2, Uhlmansiek Standifer None None Hindman Post Hindman None Gross Priest None None None Hindman None

* Northwest Conference Home games in Bold Face # Bob Baptista Invit. at Wheaton College (Ill.)

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2006 Season Outlook Bearcat Women’s Soccer 2006

Head Coach Jim Tursi and the members

of Willamette University’s women’s soccer team hope to return to the NCAA National Tournament, where they reached the Elite Eight in 2000 and went to the Final Four in 1998 and 2001. Since then, Willamette has not qualified for postseason play, but the Bearcats have been close. In 2002, WU was 16-2-1, then the Bearcats went 16-1-2 in 2003, only to be left out at tournament selection time. Willamette achieved 12-6-2 record in 2004 and went 11-6-3 in 2005. The NCAA Tournament has expanded to 60 teams, so there are more at-large bids to go with 38 automatic bids for conference champions. Willamette will work to earn the Northwest Conference’s automatic berth, but should also contend for an at-large bid. In Tursi’s 13 years at WU, the Bearcats have never had a losing season. Tursi enters the fall with a record of 213-42-18 (.813) at Willamette. His overall coaching record is 249-56-22 (.795) over 16 years, including a 36-14-4 mark during three years at the University of Portland. The Bearcats return several key players from last year’s squad. Heading the list are leading scorer Susan Butler (Sr., MF) and starting goalkeeper Kari Woody (Sr.). Butler led the Bearcats with eight goals and one assist for 17 total points. She put more than half of her shots on target (24 of 44) and provided WU with five game-winning goals. Woody registered six shutouts, started 19 games and achieved a 0.92 goals against average. She earned a 10-6-3 record. Butler and Woody lead a very talented group of six seniors who are the backbone of this year’s team. Also completing their collegiate careers this fall are midfielders Laura Uhlmansiek, Michelle Gregoire and Page 20

Susan Butler has been selected First Team All-Northwest Conference three times.

Jessica Lammers, plus Allison Tenold on defense. They bring great experience and abilities to the WU squad. Uhlmansiek was chosen team MVP the past two seasons. She begins 2006 with an impressive 27 assists, plus eight goals, in her career. Gregoire scored 12 goals as a freshman and has provided 19 goals and six assists during her career. Lammers has recorded 11 goals and six assists in three years at Willamette. Tenold has played in 58 games and has started 38 of 40 games the past two years. She has earned seven goals and one assist during her career. Other top returning players are Kelsey Priest (So., MF) and Kelsey Rogel (So., D). Both were named Second Team All-NWC as freshmen last season. Priest played in all 20 games with 10 starts, while Rogel saw action in 18 games with 17 starts. The 2005 All-NWC Team also included Butler and Uhlmansiek on the First Team, forward Brenna Hindman (Sr., 2005) on the Second Team and Woody with Honorable Mention. WU scored 28 goals and allowed 18 goals in 20 games. The ‘Cats earned a second place finish in the NWC at 9-4-3.

The NCAA and the Northwest Conference Bearcat Women’s Soccer 2006

NCAA Division III Willamette is a member of

the National Collegiate Athletic Association and competes in Division III, which has over 425 members and is the largest NCAA division. The colleges in Division III place a priority on the overall quality of the educational experience and on successful completion of each student’s academic programs. They seek an environment in which a student-athlete’s activities with an athletic team are seen as an integral part of his or her educational experience. Members in Division III must sponsor at least five men’s sports and five women’s sports.

Athletes in Division III do not receive financial aid related to athletic ability. Willamette and other NCAA Division III members encourage students to participate by maximizing the variety of athletic opportunities. Primary emphasis is placed on conference and regional play. Willamette often sends its teams to California, Idaho, Washington and Texas for in-region games. NCAA Division III members establish an environment with cultural diversity and gender equity among student-athletes and staff. In Division III, employees care about the well-being of their student-athletes.

Northwest Conference The nine prviate colleges and universities in Oregon and Washington that form the Northwest Conference are building a reputation for the NWC as one of the top NCAA Division III leagues in the nation. The NWC is nationally competitive in a broad spectrum of sports. Formed in 1926, the NWC is 80 years old and is one of the oldest conferences in the western United States. The NWC’s current members in Oregon are Willamette, George Fox, Linfield, Lewis and Clark, and Pacific. Members located in Washington are Pacific Lutheran and Puget Sound, plus Whitman and Whitworth. The charter members in 1926 included Willamette, College of Idaho (Albertson College), Linfield, Pacific, and the College of Puget Sound (UPS). Albany College was added in 1931 and remained for seven

years, then departed and returned in 1949 as Lewis and Clark College. The next member, Pacific Lutheran, joined in 1965, followed by Whitworth in 1970. The College of Idaho withdrew in 1978. Whitworth dropped out in 1984, but returned in 1988. Menlo College joined the NWC in 2006 in football only. The NWC originally sponsored athletic competition for men’s sports only, but joined forces with the Women’s Conference of Independent Colleges in 1984 to form the Northwest Conference of Independent Colleges. The name was shortened back to the original Northwest Conference in 1998. Also in 1998, all nine NWC members shifted affiliation from the NAIA to the NCAA. Members knew the move would foster equity, sportsmanship and a genuine concern for all student-athletes.

Willamette University 2006 Women’s Soccer Schedule Date

Opponent

Location

Time

Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept.

2 3 8 13

Buena Vista University Cal State Univ.-East Bay California Lutheran Univ. Univ. of California-Santa Cruz

Salem, OR Salem, OR Salem, OR Salem, OR

7 p.m. 12 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m.

Sept. Sept. Oct. Oct.

24 27 1 7

University of Puget Sound* George Fox University* Linfield College* Pacific University*

Salem, OR Salem, OR Salem, OR Salem, OR

12 p.m. 7 p.m. 12 p.m. 12 p.m.

Salem, OR Salem, OR Salem, OR

12 p.m. 12 p.m. 7 p.m.

Salem, OR

11 a.m.

Sept. Sept. Sept.

Oct.

16 17 23

Oct. 14 Oct. 15 Oct. 18

Oct. Oct. Oct.

21 25 28

Nov.

at Whitman College* at Whitworth College* at Lewis & Clark College*

Walla Walla, WA Spokane, WA Portland, OR

at Pacific Lutheran University*

Tacoma, WA

at University of Puget Sound* at George Fox University* at Linfield College*

Tacoma, WA Newberg, OR McMinnville, OR

at Pacific University*

Forest Grove, OR

Whitworth College*# Whitman College*# Lewis & Clark College*

Pacific Lutheran University*

12 p.m. 12 p.m. 12 p.m.

12 p.m.

12 p.m. 3 p.m. 11 a.m.

11 a.m.

Home games, in Bold Face, played at Sparks Field * Northwest Conference game

Senior midfielder Laura Uhlmansiek was Willamette’s team MVP in both 2004 and 2005. She begins her senior season with a total of 27 career assists. She was named First Team All-NWC in 2005.

Willamette Women’s Soccer NAIA Tournament 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 NCAA Tournament 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Elite Eight - 1998, 2000, 2001 Final Four - 1998, 2001