Cedarville Women’s Soccer Eliminated by Ferris State in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament
By: Maggie Fipps
The snow was cleared, the slate was wiped clean, and the Cedarville women’s soccer team stepped onto the field with ice in their veins. However, the Ferris State Bulldogs prevailed, taking down Cedarville 3-1.
Ferris State literally kicked and screamed their way into this match, taking down Ashland on nine penalty kicks last week. Cedarville had an easier path, defeating McKendree 3-1.
In the 25th minute, Ferris State’s leading scorer Isabella Zamborini ...
Lady Jackets’ Late Heroics Help Cedarville Make History
By: Alan Brads
The Cedarville women’s soccer team defeated McKendree 3-1 on Thursday night to claim their first NCAA Division II tournament game in school history.
The program qualified for the tournament just twice in the past, losing their opening match on both occasions.
This year on November 10 they wrote themselves into the history books, with two late goals to survive and advance.
Right forward Maya Ryder connected with fellow substitute forward Sophia Browndyke whose ...
Cedarville Women’s Soccer Loses G-MAC Championship Rematch vs. Ashland
By: Maggie Fipps
2-1
Just two numbers.
November 13, 2022.
Just one date.
These simple numbers have been bulletin board material for the Cedarville women’s soccer team since the last GMAC Championship. In this rematch, they repeated their failures, losing to Ashland University 1-0.
Teams have hopes and expectations, and of course, every coach would give you the cliché answer: “We only play to win.”
But this team has played to its full potential, not losing a game ...
Women’s Soccer Team’s Offensive Onslaught Sends Yellow Jackets to Conference Final
They say defense wins championships, but an explosive offense worked just fine for Cedarville.
The Lady Jackets’ defense has played historically well this year, and the conference semi-final was no exception. But the real action took place at the other end of the field. The Yellow Jacket attack scored six goals against the Findlay defense.
Six different Cedarville players combined to produce the avalanche of goals: Megan McClish, Aleah Martone, Audrey Nelson, Payton Fraley, Taylor ...
The Journey to Becoming a Yellow Jacket
By Grace Mowery
For potential college athletes looking to don a Cedarville jersey and dominate in the name of Jesus, recruiting is a long and often surprising journey.
Recruiting usually begins with a coach’s interest in a player. Jason Smith, the women’s head basketball coach, moved to Cedarville in 2021 and soon started recruiting players for his new school. When he transitioned from Bryan College to Cedarville, he started searching for athletes with Division I talent willing to play ...
Women’s Soccer Recap: Lady Jackets Reach NCAA Tournament
by Josh Decker
The Cedarville women’s soccer team rounded out a successful season with an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament before ultimately falling just short to No. 1 Grand Valley State by a score of 2-1 in the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional.
The Lady Jackets finished the 2021 season with an overall 12-6-2 record, including a sparkling 11-2-1 in G-MAC conference play.
Entering the year, Cedarville was picked fourth in the G-MAC Preseason Coaches Poll, but with a talented ...
Lady Jackets Clinch No. 2 Seed in G-MAC Tournament
by Josh Decker
In a game of high stakes and G-MAC tournament implications, the Cedarville Lady Jackets secured a 1-0 victory over visiting Ohio Dominican on Tuesday night. Cedarville finishes the regular season with an 11-4-2 record, including a dominant 11-2-1 conference record.
With the win, the Lady Jackets jumped Findlay in the G-MAC regular season standings to finish in second place, earning a first-round bye in the upcoming tournament.
“Tonight’s win was a big one for us,’ ...
Hoffman Returns with an Assist in Win Over Malone
by Josh Decker
The Cedarville Lady Jackets secured a solid 2-0 victory over a winless Malone side on Thursday night. The result improves the Jackets’ record to 7-4-1 this season, including a dominant 7-2 G-MAC record.
Olivia Hoffman made her season debut after struggling with injury last season and the start of this season.
“I just felt really grateful and excited to be back out there playing,” remarked Hoffman. “I was reminded of what an opportunity it is.”
Both teams ...
Ashland Snaps Lady Jackets’ Win Streak
by Grace Mowery
On Saturday night under the lights, the Ashland University Eagles ended the Cedarville Lady Jackets’ three-game win streak with a heartbreaker in the final minute of the game. The strong defensive play, headlined by junior goalkeeper Jocelyn Gross’ five saves, fell short on the lone goal scored in the game. Ashland remains at the top of the G-MAC standings after the result while Cedarville sits in third.
Ashland dominated Cedarville offensively throughout the first half, ...
Northcutt’s Stunner Leads Jackets to 3-0 Win Over Ursuline
by Grace Mowery
Coming off a dramatic 5-2 win against Tiffin, the Cedarville Lady Jackets defeated the Ursuline College Arrows 3-0 on Saturday afternoon in front of a homecoming crowd. Cedarville is now 5-3-1 overall with a promising 5-1-0 record in the G-MAC which has them sitting at third in the conference.
Both teams had a quiet first half, although Cedarville played solid defense, led by senior Mackenzie Northcutt, and pressured Ursuline throughout the half. Cedarville came up with five ...
