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Dragons lose in penalty kicks after double overtime thriller with Quincy
Tiffin University (13-5-2) saw its memorable season come to an end in dramatic fashion, as TU and Quincy battled to a 1-1 tie after two overtimes in the first round of the NCAA National Tournament at Grand Valley State University. Quincy won the penalty kick shootout 4-3. With the penalty kicks tied at 3-3, Tiffin's fifth shot was stopped by Quincy's goalkeeper. Quincy made its fifth shot to end the Dragons season. The Dragons had led 1-0 at the half, as Deidre Abouahmed scored in the 44th minute on an 18 yard shot into the upper left corner of the net. But Quincy answered in the 57th minute when Becky Fleming scored. Quincy controlled the tempo throughout most of the game's 110 minutes, outshooting the Dragons 22-7. Abby Grieser made 8 saves in 110 minutes in goal for the Dragons.White earns All-Region honors
Tiffin University's Kirsten White was a Daktronics Second Team All-Midwest Region pick by vote of the College Sports Information Directors of America. White, a junior defender, helped lead the Dragons to a 13-5-1 mark and a first-ever NCAA National Tournament selection in 2008. The team finished the year ranked 4th in the Midwest Region.Dragons earn admission to NCAA National Tournament
Tiffin University's women's soccer team (13-5-1) became the first Tiffin University team to earn admission to the NCAA National Tournament with the announcement of the qualifying teams in the Midwest Region being played at Grand Valley State University starting Friday. The Dragons will face Quincy University (11-6-1) at 1 pm at Grand Valley State, with the Lakers awaiting the outcome for the second round game on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 1 pm. The Dragons have never faced Quincy in their 17 year history. Quincy will enter as the 4th seed while TU will be seeded 5th. Grand Valley State (21-0) is ranked 1st.Rogers named GLIAC Freshman of the Year; four more named to Second Team (more)
Dragons fall in GLIAC Semifinals 2-1 to Cardinals
Tiffin University (13-5-1, 9-4-1 GLIAC) continued to find no success against Saginaw Valley State, as the Dragons lost for the third time this season to the Cardinals, this time 2-1 in the GLIAC Semifinals at Grand Valley State. The Dragons got on the board with their first shot of the game at the 2:00 mark, as GLIAC Freshman of the Year Shelly Rogers scored off a pass from Renee Cain. TU led at the half 1-0 and had outshot SVSU at that point 9-3. But the second half was a different story, as the Cardinals scored both goals in rapid succession in the 50th and 51st minutes. The first goal was an own goal, while the gamewinner came from Jacylyn Barrett. Abby Grieser played in goal, making 4 saves. Saginaw outshot TU in the second half 5-3.Dragons hold on for 1-0 win at Findlay
Tiffin University (13-4-1, 9-4-1 GLIAC) got a goal from Renee Cain in the 13th minute and then held on for a narrow 1-0 win at Findlay in their regular season finale. Cain scored off a corner from Kirsten White and then let the defense take over. Abby Grieser played 90 minutes in goal for the shutout, making 4 saves. Findlay outshot TU 11-10 in the game.Dragons, Wildcats battle to 1-1 double overtime tie
Tiffin University (12-4-1, 8-4-1 GLIAC) tallied a goal in the 81st minute, forcing overtime before settling for a 1-1 double overtime tie with Northern Michigan. Meghan Sarna put NMU ahead in the 49th minute off a free kick and the Wildcats held on throughout the second half. But TU finally got a goal in the 81st minute when Kirsten White headed home a corner kick from Shelly Rogers to tie the score at 1-1. A strong wind kept the two teams pinned on half the field throughout the game and the overtime periods, limiting some offensive chances for both teams. Abby Grieser played 110 minutes, making 6 saves. TU outshot NMU 12-9.Dragons post 3-0 shutout on road at Ashland
Tiffin University (12-4, 8-4 GLIAC) picked up two goals from Deidre Abouahmed en route to posting a 3-0 win at Ashland. TU took a 2-0 lead at the half, opening with Abouahmed's goal in the 13th minute off a cross from Shelly Rogers. Rogers then made it 2-0 in the 32nd minute off a shot off the bottom of the crossbar after a pass from Jillian McGonigal. TU got their last goal in the 50th minute, as Abouahmed took a pass from Steffany Stoeffler and put it past the keeper. Abby Grieser played 90 minutes in goal for the shutout, making 2 saves. TU outshot the Eagles 12-4.Dragons get drilled by #1-ranked Grand Valley State 7-0
Tiffin University (11-4, 7-4 GLIAC) ran into a buzzsaw Sunday at Grand Valley State, as the Lakers won 7-0. The Lakers outshot TU 24-4 in the contest, getting goals in the 23rd and 28th minutes to take a 2-0 halftime lead. The floodgates really opened starting in the 49th minute, as the Lakers proceeded to score 5 goals in a 15 minute span. Abby Grieser took the loss in goal, allowing 6 goals over 64 minutes while also making 5 saves.Dragons pull out narrow win at Ferris State 2-1
Tiffin University (11-3, 7-3 GLIAC) put on the Renee Cain and Jillian McGonigal Show offensively, as Cain scored both goals in a narrow 2-1 road victory against GLIAC foe Ferris State. McGonigal assisted both goals, including the gamewinner in the 85th minute. Cain opened scoring in the 28th minute, hitting a shot from the left side to give TU a 1-0 halftime edge. Ferris State equalized in the 76th minute off a header from Maegan Smith, but Cain gave TU the win, burying a shot from the right side after a through ball from McGonigal. Abby Grieser got the win in goal, making 8 saves. TU outshot the Bulldogs 20-15.Dragons dominate Northwood in 6-0 shutout
Tiffin University (10-3, 6-3 GLIAC) outshot Northwood 20-5 en route to a solid 6-0 shutout in GLIAC action. The Dragons opened scoring in the 2nd minute as Jillian McGonigal drilled home a free kick from Deidre Abouahmed after a header flick from Shelly Rogers to get out of the gates quickly. Renee Cain made it 2-0 at the half, burying a header off another Abouahmed free kick in the 18th minute. In the second half, the Dragons continued the attack, with Lauren Wilhelm taking a Cain pass and scoring in the 51st minute. Shelly Rogers scored the first of her two goals in the 63rd minute on a pass from Sheri Camloh, and then drilled home a shot that bounced off the crossbar in the 67th minute for an unassisted goal. Courtney Adams finished off the scoring, taking a Rogers pass as soon as she had checked into the game in the 74th minute and scoring. Abby Grieser and Emily Demorest teamed in goal for the shutout, with Grieser making 1 save.Cardinals beat Dragons 1-0 in flat performance
Tiffin University (9-3, 5-3 GLIAC) never seemed to get on track against Saginaw Valley State, falling 1-0 in a GLIAC matchup. Saginaw Valley State scored the winning goal on a shot by Kim Oberski in the 51st minute off a pass from Stephanie Ray. TU mustered just 1 shot in the opening half. They outshot the Cardinals in the second half 9-6 with 5 shots on goal but couldn't capitalize on any of them. Abby Grieser played 90 minutes in goal, making 2 saves.Wilhelm's goal gives Dragons 1-0 win in overtime
Tiffin University (9-2, 5-2 GLIAC) won a narrow 1-0 battle with Northern Michigan, getting an unassisted goal from Lauren Wilhelm in the 92nd minute to get the win. TU largely controlled the tempo, outshooting NMU 11-3, while Tiffin's defense clamped down on NMU as they mustered no shots on goal. Abby Grieser got the shutout in goal over 92 minutes.Cain goes off in 3-2 win over Ashland
Tiffin University (8-2, 4-2 GLIAC) got a strong game from Renee Cain, as she scored two goals and assisted on the gamewinner in a 3-2 GLIAC victory over Ashland. Cain opened scoring in the 15th minute on a pass from Sheri Camloh, but the Eagles equalized in the 23rd minute. Cain waited four more minutes before taking a pass from Shelly Rogers and scoring in the 27th minute. The Dragons continued the attack, with Cain assisting on Hannah Stevens goal in the 30th minute to give TU a 3-1 halftime edge. Ashland scored a goal in the 80th minute and pressed to try to tie over the final 10 minutes, but could not manage a serious shot. TU outshot Ashland 11-9, and Abby Grieser got the win in goal, making 5 saves.Goal in 87th minute spells doom for Dragons against top-ranked Lakers 1-0
Tiffin University (7-2, 3-2 GLIAC) allowed a goal in the 87th minute against top-ranked Grand Valley State, falling in a hard-fought battle on a beautiful day at Paradiso Fields 1-0. Katy Tafler scored the gamewinner for the Lakers on a pass from Kristen Eible, sending a rocket into the left corner of the net from 15 yards out. Grand Valley dictated the tempo most of the day, outshooting the Dragons 14-3, including 8-1 with shots on goal. Abby Grieser made 7 saves in the nets for TU over 90 minutes, while Kristina Nasturzio got the shutout for the Lakers.Dragons post shutout of Ferris State for 7th win 4-0
Tiffin University (7-1, 3-1 GLIAC) posted two goals in each half and posted a 4-0 shutout in a solid GLIAC win over Ferris State. Renee Cain had 2 goals, scoring in the 34th minute on a pass from Deidre Abouahmed and then opening scoring in the second half in the 52nd minute on a pass from Sheri Camloh. Abouahmed put the Dragons on the board early, putting in a rebound goal off a pass from Shelly Rogers in the 5th minute. Vickie Galaska rounded out the scoring with an unassisted goal in the 85th minute. Abby Grieser got the shutout in goal, as the Dragons defense tightened up and allowed only 3 shots by Ferris State. TU held the shot advantage 13-3.Camloh's goal sends Dragons to victory at Northwood
Tiffin University (6-1, 2-1 GLIAC) got a goal off the bench from Sheri Camloh in the 74th minute to send the Dragons to a 2-1 win at Northwood. Camloh put the shot past the keeper off a loose ball from four yards out, with the assist going to Lauren Turkington. TU had trailed 1-0 after Northwood scored in the 36th minute, but the Dragons equalized less than a minute later when Shelly Rogers knocked home a header off a pass from Renee Cain. Abby Grieser got the win in goal, making 2 saves. TU outshot Northwood 11-7 in the game.Dragons stumble late at Saginaw Valley 1-0
Tiffin University (5-1, 1-1 GLIAC) took their first loss of the year in GLIAC action at Saginaw Valley State, falling 1-0 on a goal in the 88th minute by Lauren Saigh. TU was outshot in the game 17-12. Abby Grieser made 7 saves but took the loss in the nets over 90 minutes.Dragons rise to 19th in national rankings, 3rd in region
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Dragons hold on for 2-1 win over Findlay
Tiffin University (5-0, 1-0 GLIAC) picked up their first conference win of 2008, beating Findlay in a close game 2-1. The Dragons got two first half goals from Vickie Galaska in the 11th minute off a penalty kick and from Shelly Rogers in the 23rd minute off a free kick to take a 2-0 halftime advantage. But after switching ends, and with a strong wind putting the Dragons on their heels, the Oilers went on the attack, bombarding goalkeeper Abby Grieser and the Dragons defense. Findlay's Brianna Milne made it 2-1 in the 64th minute off a rebound, but Grieser (6 saves over 90 minutes) and the defense held on good enough over the final 26 minutes for the win. TU was outshot in the game 9-7 and were plagued with 7 offside calls in the game.Dragons crack top 25 in nation, place 4th in region
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Rogers' gamewinner drops Indianapolis 1-0
Tiffin University's Shelly Rogers took a pass from Lauren Turkington and put it in the net midway through the second half, giving TU a hard-fought 1-0 regional win over host Indianapolis. The Dragons (4-0) were outshot in the contest 14-7 but made the most of their opportunities to pull out the win. Abby Grieser played in goal 90 minutes for the shutout, making 5 saves along the way.Abouahmed explodes in 4-2 win over Pumas
Tiffin University's Deidre Abouahmed tallied 3 goals and an assist in a big 4-2 win at St. Joseph's, as the Dragons improved to 3-0. Ciara Gossett had 2 assists in the game, while Lauren Turkington also scored a goal. Abby Grieser played 90 minutes in goal, making 4 saves.Rogers has strong game in 3-1 win over Miners
Tiffin University's Shelly Rogers had a goal and 2 assists as TU beat Missouri S&T 3-1 on a hot, sunny afternoon. The Dragons (2-0) opened scoring in the 10th minute on a goal by Rogers off a flick from Lauren Wilhelm, giving the Dragons a close 1-0 lead at the half. The Dragons upped their lead to 2-0 on a kick by Kirsten White off a cross from Rogers in the 63rd minute, and jumped ahead 3-0 when Sheena Maravich scored in the 70th minute off another pass from Rogers. MST got their lone goal on a penalty kick by Melia Miller in the 84th minute. Abby Grieser played 72 minutes in goal, allowing no goals and making 3 saves, while Emily Demorest played the final 18 minutes, making 2 saves and allowing the PK.Dragons win close one 2-1 over Tritons
Tiffin University played a tough defensive battle against visiting Missouri-St. Louis, winning on Shelly Rogers's goal in the 72nd minute off a pass from Ciara Gossett. The Dragons opened scoring in the 19th minute on a long goal by Lauren Turkington, giving TU a 1-0 lead at the half. UMSL equalized in the 56th minute off a rebound header by Danielle Dahm. The Dragons defense, led by Steffany Stoeffler, Deidre Abouahmed, and Felicia Ruiz, never gave the Tritons any solid shots on goal during the game, with Abby Grieser playing 90 minutes in goal and making 6 saves. TU outshot the Tritons 11-7.Dragons picked third in GLIAC poll
Tiffin University tied with Northern Michigan with 30 points each as they were voted third in the 2008 GLIAC Women's Soccer Preseason Coaches Poll. Grand Valley State was first with 49 points, including 7 first place nods, while Saginaw Valley State was second with 37 points. Findlay just missed a third place tie with 29 points in taking the fifth spot, while Ashland was sixth with 22 points. Ferris State (19 points for 7th place) and Northwood (7 points for 8th place) rounded out the field. The Dragons went 4-2-1 against GLIAC opponents last year while playing as an independent, while Northern Michigan finished 6th in the GLIAC last year with a 3-3-2 mark.Dragons announce 2008 recruiting class (more)
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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.