2007 News

Shope Named NAIA All-American
Urbana sophomore defender earns honor
URBANA, Ohio (December 10, 2007) -The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced its picks for the 2007 NAIA Women's Soccer All-American teams, as chosen by the NAIA Women's Soccer All-American Selection Committee. Urbana University sophomore Kristen Shope (Dayton, Ohio/Carroll HS) was named an honorable mention all-American defender. Shope, a 5-foot-4 sophomore and defensive force for the Blue Knights, became the second Urbana women's soccer player to be named an all-American. [more]

 

2007 Blue Knight Women's Soccer Season Review
Exceeding great expectations; that's what the 2007 edition of the Blue Knight women's soccer team did this season. Urbana won a school-record 14 games and advanced to the American Mideast Conference playoffs for the first time since 2001. [more]

Five Soccer Players Named NAIA Scholar Athletes
URBANA , Ohio (November 27, 2007) - The 2007 Men's and Women's Soccer Daktronics NAIA Scholar Athlete Teams were recently released and five Urbana University student athletes were honored.

Blue Knight men's soccer players Derek Ballas (Massillon, Ohio), Eric Miller (Grove City, Ohio) and Rick Schnipke (Kalida, Ohio), all seniors, were honored on the list. Seniors Dee Clemons (Piqua, Ohio) and Brittany Webb (Springfield, Ohio) represented the Urbana women's soccer team as NAIA Scholar Athletes.

Five Blue Knights Named All-AMC
URBANA, Ohio (October 30, 2007) - Following a record-breaking season by the Blue Knight women's soccer team, the individual honors have started to roll in. Urbana posted a 14-win season and made it to the American Mideast Conference tournament for the first time since 2001.Five Blue Knights were honored when the all-AMC teams were released today.Seniors Darby McCullough (Urbana, Ohio/Graham), a forward, and Julie Glaser (Xenia, Ohio/Xenia), a midfielder, and sophomore defender Kristen Shope (Dayton, Ohio/Carroll) were named second team all-AMC. Junior midfielder Abigail Nelson (Waynesville, Ohio/Waynesville) and sophomore goalkeeper Melanie Johansing (Cincinnati/Roger Bacon) were honorable mention all-AMC selections. [more]

Blue Knights Shut Out 2-0 in AMC Tournament
Panthers' Burgei scores twice in Urbana's second loss to ODU
COLUMBUS (Oct. 27, 2007) - The Blue Knights' terrific, record-breaking season came to an end Saturday night at Panther Field with a 2-0 loss to NAIA No. 19 Ohio Dominican (14-3, 5-1 AMC) in the American Mideast Conference Tournament. Urbana (14-5, 4-2 AMC) suffered just five losses all season - two of which were against ODU. Urbana's 2007 season is one that saw the Blue Knights break the record for single-season wins (14) and tie the record for shutouts (8). Also, junior Abi Nelson broke the single-season record for assists (11). [Stats]

Urbana to Take on Panthers in Playoffs
The Blue Knight women's soccer team will play at Ohio Dominican (13-3, 5-1 AMC) this Saturday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. at Panther Field in the American Mideast Conference Tournament. Urbana, which finished third in the AMC South Division, closed out the 2007 regular season with a 14-4 overall record, including 4-2 in conference play. The 14 wins broke an Urbana single season record for victories.

The NAIA No. 10 Panthers earned a share of the AMC South Division title, but Mount Vernon Nazarene won the head-to-head match against ODU, 4-0 (Oct. 23). That win earned the Cougars an automatic bid to the NAIA Region IX Final Four which will be played on Nov. 2-3 at Mount Vernon. Houghton (11-2-2, 7-0 AMC) earned the automatic bid from the North Division. With a win over ODU, the Blue Knights would also advance to the Region IX Final Four. ODU dealt Urbana one of its two conference losses this season, 3-0 on Sept. 26. The last time the Blue Knights advanced to AMC playoffs was in 2001.

Urbana Clinches AMC Tourney Berth
Abi Nelson scores twice in Blue Knights' win over Shawnee State
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (Oct. 20, 2007) - The Blue Knights bounced back in a big way with a 3-0 American Mideast Conference win over Shawnee State on Saturday. Senior Julie Glaser put Urbana on the board first with an assist from fellow senior Darby McCullough in the 19th minute. Junior Abi Nelson scored the first of her two goals in the 36th minute to give Urbana a 2-0 halftime lead. Nelson, who has a team-leading 27 points, put the game away midway through the second stanza, hitting her second goal in the 76th minute. Urbana (14-4, 4-2 AMC) advances to the AMC Tournament which will be played this Saturday, Oct. 27. [Stats]

Blue Knights Suffer Back-to-Back Shutouts
Notre Dame's Bernot gets hat trick in 3-0 decision
URBANA, Ohio (Oct. 18, 2007) - Urbana lost by shutout in back-to-back contests, most recently a 3-0 setback to Notre Dame College on Thursday at Ellis Field. The Blue Knights struggled against the 23-mph winds as the Falcons used it to their advantage. Natlaie Bernot scored the first of three goals, on a corner kick that found the far post. Bernot scored again in the 35th minute on a free kick to give NDC a 2-0 lead at the half. She finished off the hat trick with another taser on a free kick, this one in the 70th minute of the match. Urbana (13-4-2) plays its final regular season match at Shawnee State in a must-win American Mideast Conference contest Saturday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. A win ensures the Blue Knights will earn a berth to the AMC Tournament. [Stats]

Urbana Dealt First Home Loss This Season
Walsh shuts out Blue Knights, 4-0, at Ellis Field
URBANA, Ohio (Oct. 13, 2007) - Urbana trailed just 1-0 at the half to Walsh University, but after four games in eight days, the Blue Knights struggled to contain the Walsh attack and fell 4-0 in the American Mideast Conference match. The Cavaliers (12-3-2, 2-2-1 AMC) out shot Urbana, 25-12, to keep its playoff hopes alive. The Blue Knights host Notre Dame in a non-conference match this Thursday, Oct. 18 at 2 p.m., and then travel to Portsmouth, Ohio to take on Shawnee State for their regular season finale and a key AMC match on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. [Stats]

Blue Knights Break School Record
ANDERSON, Ind. (Oct. 11, 2007) - The Blue Knight women's soccer team jumped to a 3-0 lead at the half and held on for a 3-1 win over Anderson University in a non-conference match up Thursday. The win gives Urbana 13 so far this year, breaking the Blue Knight single season record for victories, with three regular season games to play. [more] [Stats]

Urbana Bumped Up to 3rd in Region IX
URBANA, Ohio (Oct. 10, 2007) - The Blue Knight women's soccer team moved up from fourth to third in the most recent NAIA Region IX ratings. Urbana University (12-2, 3-1 AMC) is undefeated at home at Ellis Field (7-0), including a double overtime thriller over Cedarville Tuesday night to improve to 3-1 in the AMC. The Blue Knights are back in action Thursday, Oct. 11 for a non-conference match at Anderson at 4 p.m.

Blue Knights Tie School Record With 2-1 Double Overtime Win Over Cedarville
McCullough scores golden goal in 107th minute
URBANA, Ohio (Oct. 9, 2007) - The Urbana University women's soccer team needed two overtimes, but got a 2-1 victory over Cedarville University (3-8-1, 1-2-1 AMC) Tuesday at Ellis Field, bringing their overall record to 12-2, tying the Blue Knight single season record for wins. [more] [Stats]

Blue Knights Beat Down Berea, 6-0
Darby McCullough nets hat trick
BEREA, Ky. (Oct. 6, 2007) - The Blue Knight women's soccer team improved to 11-2 after a 6-0 non-conference win over Berea College Saturday. It's the second consecutive game Urbana has won by six goals. They knocked off Rio Grande, 6-0, a week ago in American Mideast Conference action. Senior Darby McCullough scored three goals to pace Urbana. Senior Dee Clemons and freshmen Kara Waldon and Randi Granat each scored a goal. Junior Abi Nelson and freshman M.E. Daniels had two assists each. Senior Julie Glaser and Brittany Webb, along with freshmen Granat and Micki Sumner also each had one assist. Heather Maus was credited with the shutout and had one save. Urbana hosts Cedarville this Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 3:30 p.m. in an AMC contest at Ellis Field. [Stats]

Daniels Brother-Sister Duo Net Goal on Same Day
Siblings share same last name and love of soccer
By Jessica Fallen- Urbana University Sports Information Intern
Several athletes dream of playing a sport at the collegiate level. Not all can make it to the next level, so it's rare to have two siblings both make the jump from high school athletics. Even rarer is siblings playing at the same college. The Blue Knights boast a sibling connection. The brother and sister duo of Will and M.E. Daniels, of Lake Orion, Mich., not only share a last name, but also both play for Urbana University's soccer programs. [more]

Blue Knights Ranked 4th in Region IX
URBANA, Ohio (Oct. 2, 2007) - The Blue Knight women's soccer team is ranked fourth in the most recent NAIA Region IX ratings. Urbana University (10-2, 2-1 AMC) is undefeated at home at Ellis Field (6-0) and were victorious over Mount Vernon Nazarene, 3-2, on Sept. 22, marking the first time the Blue Knights have defeated MVNU since 2001. Urbana is coming off a 6-0 American Mideast Conference win over Rio Grande on Sept. 30. The Blue Knights play at Berea, Ky. this Saturday at 2 p.m. for a non-conference match and return to Ellis Field to host Cedarville in a key AMC contest Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 3:30 p.m.

Blue Knights Roll in 6-0 Win Over Rio
Urbana is 10-2 and undefeated at Ellis Field
URBANA, Ohio (Sept. 29, 2007) - Blue Knight freshman Randi Granat scored two goals to lead Urbana to a 6-0 win over Rio Grande Saturday at Ellis Field. Granat was one of four freshmen who notched goals vs. the Redwomen. Junior Abigail Nelson also netted a goal. [more] [Stats]

No. 10 ODU Too Much for Urbana
Blue Knights fall to 9-2 after 3-0 shutout
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Sept. 26, 2007) - NAIA No. 10 Ohio Dominican (9-1) posted a 3-0 shutout in an American Mideast Conference clash vs. the Blue Knights (9-2, 1-1 AMC) Wednesday at Panther Field. ODU out shot the Blue Knights, 18-6. Urbana hosts Rio Grande Saturday, Sept. 29 in a crucial AMC matchup with a 1 p.m. kickoff slated at Ellis Field. [Stats]

Blue Knights Open AMC with Win
Urbana knocks off MVNU to improve to 9-1
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (Sept. 22, 2007) - The Blue Knights have won five consecutive games and are 9-1 overall after a 3-2 win over Mount Vernon Nazarene Saturday. The game also marked both teams' American Mideast Conference opener. [more] [Stats]

McCullough Scores Twice in Blue Knight Win
Urbana knocks off Daemen, 3-1, improves to 8-1
URBANA, Ohio (Sept. 15, 2007) - The Blue Knights scored three unanswered goals to put away Daemen, 3-1 Saturday at Ellis Field. With the win Urbana improves to 8-1 overall and 5-0 at Ellis Field.[more] [Stats]

Urbana Blanks Goshen 1-0
GOSHEN, Ind. (Sept. 13, 2007) - Blue Knight freshman Micki Sumner's first collegiate goal was a big one and proved to be the game winner in Urbana's 1-0 win over Goshen College Thursday. Sumner scored in the 53rd minute on an assist from junior Abi Nelson, giving Nelson a team-high six helpers this season. Sophomore Mel Johansing had three saves in goal and picked up her fourth shutout this season. Urbana (7-1) hosts Daemen College this Saturday at 2 p.m. at Ellis Field. [Stats]

Blue Knights Take Out Taylor, 2-1
UPLAND , Ind. (Sept. 11, 2007) - The Blue Knight women's soccer team chalked up another victory, improving to 6-1 on the season, after a 2-1 win over Taylor University Tuesday. Urbana jumped to a 2-0 lead at the half thanks to goals by Abi Nelson and Darby McCullough. Nelson scored five minutes into the match beating the defense to a thru ball from Julie Glaser. McCullough also scored her goal on a breakaway after a good ball from Nelson. Nelson and McCullough each have three goals this season, tied for the team lead. Nelson leads the team with 11 points. Urbana plays at Goshen College on Thursday. Kickoff is 6 p.m. [Stats]

Nelson Scores Game Winner vs. Hanover
Urbana is 4-0 at Ellis Field after 1-0 victory
Urbana, Ohio (September 7, 2007) - Junior Abi Nelson, a Blue Knight captain, scored Urbana's winning goal in the 60th minute to overcome Hanover, 1-0. Urbana improves to 5-1 overall and 4-0 at Ellis Field. Senior Darby McCullough had the assist. Sophomore Mel Johansing had four saves and picked up her third shutout of the season. The Blue Knight defense has allowed just two goals in six games. Urbana plays at Taylor on Sept. 11 at 1:30 p.m. [Stats] [Photo Gallery]

Blue Knights Suffer First Loss
Marian remains undefeated with 1-0 win
Indianapolis, Ind. (September 5, 2007) - The Urbana University women's soccer team suffered a 1-0 shutout against Marian College Wednesday in non-conference action. Brittany Knizes scored the only goal of the contest for the Marian Knights (4-0). Melanie Johansing had four saves in goal for the Blue Knights (4-1). Urbana hosts Hanover College Friday at 5 p.m. [Stats]

Johansing Named AMC Player of the Week
CEDARVILLE, Ohio - Melanie Johansing is the AMC Defensive Player of the Week for matches played on Aug. 27 through Sept. 2. Johansing, a 5-foot-11 sophomore from Cincinnati, Ohio, logged all 270 minutes in goal with two shutouts during Urbana's 3-0 week. She made one save in a 4-0 win over Huntington, stopped four shots during a 2-1 win vs Point Park, and finished with three saves in a 3-0 victory at Grace.

 

Urbana Improves to 4-0 with Blanking of Grace
Abi Nelson notches a goal and two assists
GRACE, Ind. (Sept. 1, 2007) - The Blue Knight women's soccer team improved to 4-0 with a 3-0 shutout over Grace College (0-1) Saturday. It is the third shutout this season Urbana has posted. [more]

Blue Knights Stay Undefeated at Ellis Field
Urbana shuts out Huntington to improve to 3-0
URBANA, Ohio (August 29, 2007) - Four different Blue Knights scored in Urbana's 4-0 win over Huntington University (IN) Wednesday at Ellis Field. [more] [Game Stats]

Freshman Scores Overtime Game-Winner
Waldon's goal pushes Urbana past Point Park
URBANA, Ohio (August 26, 2007) - The Blue Knight women's soccer team used overtime to defeat Point Park University, 2-1, Sunday at Ellis Field. Trailing 1-0 after the first half, senior Brittany Webb knotted the score on an assist by Abi Nelson. [more] [Game Stats]
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Blue Knights Cruise in Season Opener Victory
Urbana claims 3-0 win over Ursuline
URBANA, Ohio (August 25, 2007) - The Blue Knight women's soccer team opened the 2007 season with a 3-0 victory over Ursuline College (0-1) Saturday at Ellis Field. [more] [Game Stats] [Photo Gallery]

2007 Urbana Women's Soccer Preview
The Blue Knight women's soccer team is coming off a record-breaking season, and aim to accomplish even more in 2007. Urbana University went 9-8-1 last year, with six of its eight losses by two goals or less. The Blue Knights broke school records for shutouts (8), goals scored in a season (49) and goals scored in a game (22), which is fourth all-time in NAIA women's soccer history.[more]

Blue Knights Announce Season Awards
URBANA, Oh (April 30, 2007)-- The Urbana University women's soccer team has announced their season ending awards. [View all awards]

Knights Receive Scholastic Honor
URBANA, Oh (Feb. 5, 2007)-- The 2006 Urbana University women's soccer team has been awarded the NSCAA (National Soccer Coaches Athletics Association) Academic Team Award by having a team average GPA of a 3.0 or higher. This is the fourth year in a row that the women's soccer team has received this honor.