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Dragons name 2008 team captains
Tiffin University Head Coach Rudy Brownell has named his 2008 women's soccer team captains. Vickie Galaska, Felicia Ruiz, Ciara Gossett, and Steffany Stoeffler will serve as captains in the fall as the Dragons enter the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.Dragons earn more academic honors
Tiffin's Vickie Galaska and Steffany Stoeffler both earned Second Team All-Ohio Academic honors from the Ohio Collegiate Soccer Association for the 2007 season. The honor recognized athletes from NCAA Division II and the NAIA.Dragons Soccer earns top academic honor
Tiffin's men's and women's soccer teams both earned NSCAA Team Academic Awards for the 2007 year. A total of 414 soccer teams met the minimum requirement of a 3.00 team GPA, but only 74 schools received men's and women's recognition.
Grieser, Brownell take top honors in ICAA
Tiffin's Abby Grieser was named Co-Player of the Year with Flagler's Annika Hogberg as the All-Independent teams were announced. Rudy Brownell was also named Co-Coach of the Year along with Flagler's Teddy Meyer, as he helped lead the team to an 11-6-1 finish to win the ICAA Championship. Also landing First Team selections were Felicia Ruiz, Renee Cain, and Emily Goldsberry, while Niquita Amirkhanian was an Honorable Mention pick.
Galaska, Stoeffler named to Academic All-ICAA team
Tiffin's Vickie Galaska and Steffany Stoeffler were named to the Academic All-ICAA team. Galaska posted a 3.80 GPA in Business while Stoeffler has a 3.55 GPA in Forensic Psychology.
Ruiz named to Great Lakes Region team
Tiffin's Felicia Ruiz was named Second Team All-Great Lakes Region by vote of the region sports information directors. Ruiz, a sophomore from Medina, Ohio, played sweeper for the 11-6-1 Dragons in their first year of exclusive NCAA II competition. Tiffin was ranked as high as 10th in the Great Lakes Region during the season.
Dragons finish season with 2-2 tie against Ferris State
Tiffin (11-6-1) battled back twice to tie the score but could not score in the two overtime periods, eventually tying Ferris State on Senior Day 2-2. After the Bulldogs took the lead on a quick goal in the 4th minute, TU's Emily Goldsberry scored in the 16th minute off a pass from Niquita Amirkhanian, making the score 1-1 at the half. FSU then scored off a free kick in the 55th minute to once again take the lead. TU's Katherine Murphy put in a rebound goal in the 58th minute to tie the game. TU had a number of chances to take the lead but could not put the ball in the back of the net. Abby Grieser played 110 minutes in goal, making 9 saves. TU outshot FSU 14-12.
Dragons knock off 10th-ranked Panthers 2-1 in OT
Tiffin (11-6) scored a dramatic victory in overtime against the 10th-ranked team in the NAIA, beating Ohio Dominican 2-1 in the 92nd minute when Renee Cain scored on a pass from Emily Goldsberry. After a scoreless first half, Goldsberry got the Dragons on the board with a goal in the 67th minute on a pass from Niquita Amirkhanian. TU tried to preserve the lead, but the Panthers tied the score in the 88th minute as Kelsey Buck hit the top left corner of the net past a diving Abby Grieser to send the game to overtime. TU outshot the Panthers 17-7, while Grieser was the winning goalkeeper with 5 saves in 92 minutes.
Dragons nearly stun top-ranked Lakers, fall in OT 2-1
Tiffin (10-6) led 1-0 with 9 minutes left in regulation before No.1-ranked Grand Valley forced an overtime and eventually got the victory 2-1 in the 98th minute of an intense, exciting game. After a scoreless first half, Tiffin got on the board in the 66th minute on a goal by Emily Goldsberry chipped past Kristina Nasturzio after a pass by Niquita Amirkhanian. TU held off numerous Lakers charges, as TU was outshot in the second half 12-3, before Sue Christenson evened the score in the 81st minute off a corner by Kristen Eible. The Lakers continued the attack in the overtime period, finally ending the contest on a goal by Ashley Elsass on a pass from Emily Berner. Abby Grieser played strong in goal, making 11 tough saves in the losing effort. TU was outshot in the game 18-8.
Late goal gives Dragons Homecoming victory over Yellow Jackets
Tiffin got a goal in the 84th minute from Lauren Wilhelm to defeat Cedarville at Homecoming 2-1. The Dragons, scored in the 36th minute to open scoring on an unassisted goal by Katherine Murphy. The 1-0 differential stayed that way until Cedarville scored in the 79th minute. Tiffin responded just five minutes later with the winner. Abby Grieser and Emily Demorest each played 45 minutes in goal for the Dragons.
Dragons ranked 10th in Great Lakes Region
Tiffin (9-5) cracked the Top 10 in the Great Lakes Region, landing in 10th. The Dragons have a 6-4 mark in region play, and trail behind Grand Valley State (1st), Mercyhurst (5th) and Saginaw Valley State (6th) amongst GLIAC schools.
Lady Dragons shutout Northwood 5-0
Tiffin (9-5) played well in shutting out Northwood 5-0, as Ciara Gossett led the way with 2 goals. Goals were also scored by Niquita Amirkhanian, Kirsten White, and Emily Goldsberry. Abby Grieser and Emily Demorest combined in goal for the shutout.Goldsberry named Independent Player of the Week
Tiffin's Emily Goldsberry was named Division II Independent Player of the Week, sharing the honor with Flagler College's Elizabeth Glasgow. Goldsberry scored two goals in leading the Dragons to two victories over Ashland and West Virginia Wesleyan.Dragons clip Bobcats 2-1 in tight thriller
Tiffin (8-5) held off West Virginia Wesleyan to win 2-1 in a tight, physical contest at Paradiso Fields. The Dragons led 1-0 at halftime on a goal by Lauren Wilhelm off a pass from Ciara Gossett in the 15th minute. The Bobcats came back strong in the second half after being outshot at halftime 7-2, keeping up offensive pressure. But Tiffin's Emily Goldsberry got free in the 83rd minute and scored off the left post on a pass from Sheri Camloh. The Bobcats answered one minute later and then played an intense final five minutes before the final horn ended the game. Tiffin was whistled for 20 fouls to the Bobcats' 7, while Abby Grieser played 90 minutes and made 4 saves. (LISTEN)
Dragons beat Ashland in overtime thriller 2-1
Tiffin (7-5) got a game-winning goal from Niquita Amirkhanian on a pass from Ciara Gossett with 5 seconds remaining in the first overtime, beating Ashland on the road 2-1. Emily Goldsberry scored Tiffin's first goal on a pass from Vickie Galaska, while Abby Grieser played 100 minutes in goal.Dragons lose another close one 2-1 at Southern Indiana
Tiffin (6-5) had five one-on-one chances but couldn't put the ball in the net, as Southern Indiana posted a 2-1 win over the visiting Dragons. Ciara Gossett got the lone goal for TU on a pass from Jillian McGonigal, while Abby Grieser played 90 minutes in goal with 7 saves.
Dragons drop 1-0 game to Cougars
Tiffin (6-4) outshot Mt. Vernon 12-3 in the second half but couldn't put the ball in the net as Mt. Vernon scored a goal in the 57th minute to beat TU 1-0. Abby Grieser played 90 minutes in goal for the Dragons.Dragons win Findlay tourney with 4-0 win over Charleston
Tiffin (6-3) defeated Charleston 4-0 to win the Findlay Invitational with two victories on the weekend. Satu Hermunen scored 2 goals in the game, while Renee Cain and Lauren Wilhelm added a goal and assist apiece. Deidre Abouahmed also had an assist, while Abby Grieser played 81 minutes in goal and combined with Emily Demorest and Alicia Rock for the shutout. Cain, Wilhelm, Hermunen, and Abouahmed were all named to the All-Tourney team.Dragons turn up offense in 7-2 win against Pitt-Johnstown
Tiffin entered halftime nursing a 2-1 lead, then poured it on from there Saturday to drop Pitt-Johnstown 7-2 at the University of Findlay Tournament. Emily Goldsberry keyed the Dragons (5-3) with three goals and an assist. Renee Cain, Sheri Camloh and Lauren Wilhelm each added a goal and an assist while Vickie Galaska scored.Abby Grieser played 80 minutes in goal and Emily Demorest spent 10 minutes in goal.
Dragons shutout Findlay 2-0
Tiffin University (4-3) played a strong defensive game, beating Findlay on the road 2-0. Sheri Camloh had a goal, while Ciara Gossett also scored. Renee Cain dished out another assist on Camloh's goal. Abby Grieser also played in goal 90 minutes for the shutout. Amirkhanian named Independent Player of the Week
Niquita Amirkhanian was named Division II Independent Player of the Week last week. She had two goals as the Dragons went 1-1, defeating Davis & Elkins 5-1 and falling to St. Joseph's 1-0.
Dragons drop heartbreaker in overtime 1-0 to St. Joseph's
Tiffin University (3-3) dominated play in the second half but could not get a goal to fall, as St. Joseph's struck in the 92nd minute to down the Dragons 1-0 in overtime. Tiffin outshot SJC 13-10 in the game and 9-4 in the second half with numerous scoring opportunities but could not get the ball past goalkeeper Sarah Croskrey, who had 10 saves in 92 minutes. Abby Grieser played 92 minutes and made 7 saves. The Pumas' Ashley Van Slooten scored off a rebound off the right post to end the game two minutes into the overtime period.
Dragons dominate Senators in 5-1 victory
Tiffin University (3-2) scored three goals in a 13 minute span after falling behind 1-0, and went on to beat Davis & Elkins 5-1. After trailing 1-0 after 22 minutes, Renee Cain tied the game in the 30th minute on a pass from Katherine Murphy. Niquita Amirkhanian then put Tiffin ahead to stay two minutes later off a pass from Lauren Wilhelm. Amirkhanian scored her second goal of the game in the 43rd minute off a pass from Cain to give TU a 3-1 halftime lead. Emily Goldsberry then netted two more goals in the second half (60th and 75th minutes) on passes from Cain and Kirsten White. Abby Grieser played 70 minutes in goal and made 6 saves.
Dragons control play in 3-1 win over Griffins
Tiffin University (2-2) scored two goals in the first half en route to a 3-1 win over Seton Hill. Steffany Stoeffler got the Dragons on the board in the 27th minute, burying a pass from Niquita Amirkhanian while Jessica Chinzi scored her first collegiate goal in the 40th minute to give TU a 2-0 halftime lead. TU outshot SHU in the first half 10-0. Renee Cain scored a goal off a free kick by Lauren Wilhelm in the 65th minute before the Griffins' Nicole Pergar scored an unassisted goal in the 75th minute. Abby Grieser played 80 minutes in goal, allowing one goal and making 2 saves. Tiffin outshot SHU in the game 15-3.
Dragons fall in second half to Lakers 3-0
Tiffin University (1-2) allowed three second half goals in falling to Mercyhurst 3-0 in a physical contest at Paradiso Fields. After a scoreless first half, Taylor Hollinski scored in the 47th minute and then followed with her second goal in the 53rd minute. Tiffin was outshot in the second half 8-1, as Sarah Powell scored the final goal with 7 seconds remaining. Abby Grieser played 80 minutes in goal, allowing 2 goals while making 4 saves, while Emily Demorest also allowed one goal in her 10 minutes of work. (more)
Dragons post first win with 1-0 decision over Gannon
Tiffin University (1-1) improved considerably in the second half of their game against Gannon, bouncing back from a sluggish first half to clip the Golden Knights 1-0. Emily Goldsberry scored the game-winner in the 54th minute on a pass from Renee Cain, and Tiffin's defense played well enough the rest of the way to pull out the victory. Abby Grieser played well in goal over 90 minutes, making 5 saves for the shutout. Shots were even at 12-12, while Gannon had the corner kick edge 8-2. (more)
Dragons fall 2-0 at Northern Kentucky
Tiffin University was outshot 22-8 on the road at Northern Kentucky in their season opener, falling 2-0 in the game. Tiffin allowed a goal in the 9th minute and trailed 1-0 at the half, but NKU added a goal in the 49th minute and controlled the pace the rest of the way for the win. Abby Grieser played 90 minutes in goal and made 9 saves. (more)2007 Season Preview (more)
Dragons hold annual banquet
Tiffin University's Lauren Dittrich was named MVP at the Annual Women's Soccer Banquet held this past weekend. Lauren Emerson was named Most Improved, while Renee Cain earned the Meg Gutzwiller Work Ethic Award and Vickie Galaska earned the Beth Snyder Sportsmanship Award. Rachel Garofolo and Cameron Boyd were also named as Graduate Assistant Coaches next year for the Dragons.
Three Dragons selected for All-Star game
Tiffin University's Rachel Garofolo, Melissa Ford, and Lauren Dittrich were selected to represent the North team at the 2007 Senior All-Star Game on Saturday, April 15 at Ohio Dominican. Game time is 1:00 p.m. Congratulations to the Lady Dragons seniors!
Dragons announce 2007 recruiting class
Tiffin University Dragon Women’s Soccer Head Coach Rudy Brownell announces 11 key signings for the 2007 recruiting class. (more)
Dragons name 2007 captains
Tiffin's women's soccer team has named sophomores Steffany Stoeffler, Renee Cain, and Vickie Galaska as captains for the 2007 season. "Each of them brings different qualities to the table and we feel they will each make important contributions to the program on and off the field," said TU Head Coach Rudy Brownell.