TIU Women's Soccer News 2002

November 6, 2002

This afternoon, TIU braved the cold and wind to defeat St. Xavier for the second time this year, advancing to the finals of the CCAC tournament.  Charise McAlister opened the scoring for TIU in the first half, and TIU continued their dominance of the opening period with a second goal scored by Jessica Bents.  TIU's comfortable halftime lead quickly evaporated, however, as St. Xavier scored twice in succession after the interval to put the match on level terms.  TIU would not be denied though, as Beth Drake headed home a Lindy Gritter corner kick for the game winning goal fifteen minutes from time.  Jill Barre's long afternoon of tireless effort was rewarded in the closing moments when she rounded two defenders and placed the ball neatly past St. Xavier's helpless goalkeeper for TIU's fourth goal of the afternoon.  The Lady Trojans will play the winner of the Robert Morris vs. Olivet Nazarene semifinal on either Friday or Saturday

October 15, 2002

TIU improved to 14-2 overall, and secured a second place finish in the CCAC (7-1) with a dramatic 3-2 overtime victory Tuesday afternoon.  Kelly Campbell opened the scoring for TIU in the first half, notching her first college goal on a brilliant individual effort.  Despite taking that lead into halftime, the Lady Trojans relinquished the lead, only to regain it with only two minutes to play through Missy Morris.  Olivet would not concede defeat, however, scoring yet another equalizing goal just thirty seconds later to even the score at two.  TIU, however, would not be denied, as Jill Barre tallied the game winner in the second overtime period from a Steph Frey assist.  TIU host Houghton College (NY) on Friday at 3 PM.

October 8, 2002

TIU survived a scare from CCAC rival Trinity Christian College this evening, despite leading 2-0 for virtually the entire match.  Melissa Bogdanovich and Jill Barre opened the scoring to give TIU control of the match, but two quick goals from Trinity Christian in the second half forced overtime.  Fortunately for the Lady Trojans, Lindy Gritter was able to finish a pass from Jessica Bents in the first overtime to give TIU the victory.  After the match, Coach Gilliam had praise for the opposition's effort: "they [Trinity Christian] have really improved; their coach should be a coach of the year candidate."  TIU play host to Calumet on Saturday, when they will recognize their seniors and their families.  Kick off is slated for noon.

October 5, 2002

TIU traveled to St. Xavier University on Saturday, and posted a hard fought victory as Steph Frey and Heather Ellis recorded the goals to propel TIU.  With the win, the TIU women are 11-2 overall, and 4-1 in CCAC play.  The Lady Trojans play away to Trinity Christian College on Tuesday at 7 PM.

September 28, 2002

TIU recorded a 2-0 victory over Mount St. Clare College for Homecoming, giving Head Coach Patrick Gilliam his 100th career win.  Gilliam's teams have been extremely successful in recent years, winning the NCCAA National Championship in 1998, and making appearances at the NAIA National Tournament in 1999, 2000, and 2001 as Region VII champions.

September 24, 2002

The TIU Women played at CCAC rival Judson College on Tuesday, and enjoyed four different scorers to defeat Judson 4-1.  Jill Barre, Jen Storkel, Stef Frey, and Lindy Gritter tallied the goals for the Lady Trojans.  Coach Gilliam was pleased with the output, saying, " We are balanced in our scoring; Jill has nine goals, Jen six, Stef six, and Lindy four."  TIU face Mt. St. Clare College (IA) for Homecoming on Saturday.  A noon kickoff is planned.

September 14, 2002

The Lady Trojans won their sixth match of the season on Saturday, enjoying a balanced attack to defeat Aquinas (MI) 7-1.  "This was one of the four or five best games I've ever seen a team I've coached here at TIU play," Coach Gilliam raved.  Key contributors for TIU included Stephanie Frey (2 goals, 2 assists), Jeanne Schambach (2 goals), Jen Storkel (1 goal), and Lindy Gritter (1 goal).  The Lady Trojans play away to Concordia University (Mequon, WI) on Tuesday.

September 7, 2002

The TIU women's soccer team recorded their fourth straight victory this afternoon, scoring two second half goals to defeat St. Ambrose.  Stephanie Frey tallied first for TIU from a fine Jill Barre assist, and Beth Drake added a late goal to ensure the win.  TIU face conference foe Robert Morris College on Tuesday at home (4:00 PM).

September 3, 2002

The Lady Trojans wasted no time against Bethel (IN) tonight, scoring after just four minutes through Jill Barre en route to a 6-0 victory.  Several members of the team recorded multiple point games, as Jill Barre scored two goals and added an assist, Jessica Bents notched a goal and two assists, Valerie Fueling scored a goal and contributed an assist, and both Melissa Bogdanovich and Jeanne Schambach registered two assists.  Heather Miller and Heather Scherrer split time in combining for the shutout, and TIU outshot their opposition 26-4.  The Lady Trojans return to action on Saturday versus St. Ambrose University, a noon kick-off at TIU.

August 30-31, 2002

The lady trojans recorded a 3-0 win over Transylvania on Friday night, evening their record at 1-1.  Jill Barre, Jeanne Schambach, and Lindy Gritter (first collegiate goal) recorded the goals for TIU, while Heather Scherrer was in goal for the shutout.  On Saturday, TIU defeated Lakeland (WI) by a score of 2-1 on the strength of two goals by Jill Barre, who raised her weekend total to three with the tallies.  TIU were unfortunate not to have scored more, having outshot Lakeland 28-7, but Head Coach Patrick Gilliam was pleased with the result, commenting, "it was good to see us be resilient after giving up an early second half goal."  The lady trojans return home briefly, and then travel to Mishawaka, IN to face the Bethel Pilots on Tuesday, September 2nd.

August 24, 2002

TIU Women's Soccer (ranked #13 in NAIA pre-season poll) opened its season versus defending NAIA national champion Westmont college on Saturday, falling 0-5 to four goals in the span of ten minutes in the second half.  The lady Trojans played well, but were unable to recover from the second half lapse.  Key players for the lady Trojans included defenders Lindsey Carpenter, Melissa Bogdanovich, Kristie Shelt, and Freshman goalkeeper Heather Miller, who made her first collegiate start.  The lady Trojans travel to Kentucky this weekend to face Transylvania and Lakeland.

May 10, 2002

TIU Women's Soccer is pleased to announce the signing of the following student-athletes:

Jill Barre-Loveland, OH
Katie Miner-Appleton, WI
Lindsey Rademacher-Zeeland, MI
Alison Warner-Harbor Springs, MI
Heather Miller-Sherman, IL
Jenny Hummel-Philadelphia, PA
Tiffany Jones-Phoenix, AZ
Melissa Morris-Oak Park, IL
Jenny Thompson-Antioch, IL
Faith Hoagland-Feasterville, PA
Kelly Campbell-Milwaukee, WI
Gretchen Palmer-Elkhart Lake, WI
Sarah Kuras-Macomb, IL
Lindy Gritter-Holland, MI