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2009 FINAL RECORD: 8-8-1
2009 FINAL AII RANKING: 5
2009 FINAL NAIA NATIONAL RANKING: NR
Thomas University Summer Soccer Academy, Sets Dates
May 10, 2010
The Thomas University Summer Soccer Academy has set their dates for the summer of 2010.
TU will be hosting two weeks of their Kids and Pee Wee Academy, June 1-4 & July 19-22, from 9am-12pm. June 14-17 the Night Hawks will be hosting their High School Team Camp. Girls are from 9am-12pm and the boys session is from 5pm-8pm. Registration is now open. Be sure to ask about group rates.
Please go to www.thomasu.edu/soccercamps for more information.
Lady Night Hawks Welcome Back Alumni
March 13, 2010
The TU Lady Night Hawks welcomed back their alumni to the Wendy's Soccer Complex on Saturday afternoon for the annual alumni game.
Fifteen former legends of the Green and White laced up their boots for this years game representing many years of the programs history. Prior to the game a special recogintion was made to the players and coaches of the 10 year reunion team. All other alumni were also announced prior to kickoff and each alumni had their bio read during the game. Hot Dogs, Chips and drinks were provided for all in attendance courtesy of University Advancement. The game itself saw the current edition of the Lady Night Hawks win 6-2 in the 75 minute game.
"Alumni games are a special part of our program", said TU Head Coach Ricky Zambrano. "It is an opportunity for us to celebrate the achievements of our past and to welcome the newest alumni from recent years. We would like to thank all the alumni that came out for continuing to support their Lady Night Hawks. Those who were unable to attend were deeply missed and we hope that in the near future they will be able to join us".
2010 Alumni Game Roster: Eric Faulconer (Former Coach), Perone Ford (Former Coach), Allison Mulkey (10 year reunion), Casey Hurst Buresi (10 year reunion), Amanda Jenkins Southall (10 year reunion), Erin Magaw (10 year reunion), Shannon McLaughlin, Sheila McLaughlin, Kim Firth, Naama Wolf, Gabby Wiggins, Jordan Turner Walker, Leasa Fazio, Jessica Owens, Kaley Roth, Ashley Dodd, Emer McAuley, and Pya George.
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Thomas soccer continues action this spring in preparation for the fall 2010 season opener on August 27, when they travel to Gainesville, Ga to face Brenau University.
TU Women's Soccer Holds Annual Awards Banquet
March 12, 2010
TU women's soccer held it's annual awards banquet on Friday evening at the Plaza Restaurant in downtown Thomasville.
The team came together not only to recognize the accomplishments of the season but also to honor some outstanding individual performances throughout this past season and in past years. Senior Tiffany Parker was voted as the teams Most Valuable Defensive Player after anchoring the TU backline and starting in all 17 games this season. Over the past two years the native of Tallahassee, FL started in 31 of 32 games. Freshman Rachel Fell (Crawley, England) was voted by her teammates as the teams Most Valuable Offensive Player after finishing the season with 4 goals and 1 assist, being named 2nd Team A.I.I. Fell was also selected as the Newcomer of the Year by the coaching staff. Sophomore Casey Ponder (Cairo, GA) received the Scholar Athlete award her outstanding performance in the classroom where she holds over a 3.5 GPA. Senior Emily Delozier (Simpsonville, SC) received what is considered the top award a player can receive, being awarded the John Rainey Excellence Award by the coaching staff as the women's soccer player who demonstrates excellence on and off the field, representing the ideals of what is expected of a Lady Night Hawk soccer player. Team captains Delozier, Parker and Ponder where presented the Captains awards as appreciation for their leadership of the program. The evening was capped off by a recognition of the programs two seniors Delozier and Parker.
"Our awards banquet is a special time to celebrate our accomplishments both on and off the field", said TU head coach Ricky Zambrano. "It is our opportunity to thank the kids for their daily efforts and a special time to wish our seniors good luck in their future one last time".
Women's soccer opens their spring season by hosting the former legends of the program in the Annual Alumni Game tomorrow afternoon, March 13, at the Wendy's Soccer Complex. Kickoff is set for 1PM, free food and drinks will be provided for all in attendance courtesy of the University Advancement office.
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Men's and Women's Soccer Seniors
Fell Named 2nd Team A.I.I.
November 24, 2009
Freshman midfielder Rachel Fell was named to the 2009 Association of Independent Institutions 2nd Team this afternoon when the conference office announced the post season honors for the 2009 season.
Fell was honored after finishing her freshman campaign with four goals and one assist. The freshman from England led the team in shots (64) and shots on goal (26) and helped lead TU to their first non losing season since 2004.
TU Defeats Brenau, 1-0, on Senior Day
November 1, 2009
TU (8-8-1) defeated Brenau University (9-5-2), 1-0, on Senior Day this afternoon at the Wendy's Soccer Complex.
A highly motivated Lady Night Hawk team took the field in the first half after honoring their two seniors and captains, Emily Delozier & Tiffany Parker, prior to kickoff. TU and BU battled throughout the first thirty seven minutes but it was freshman Sara Aggers who put the Lady Night Hawks ahead in the 38th minute when she deposited a cross from fellow freshman Taylor Agricola in the back of the BU net from the penalty spot. Up by one in the second, TU continued to press looking for a goal to increase their lead but the Brenau keeper was able to hold the one goal deficit by making six second half saves. The Lady Night Hawks would be unable to find the back of the net again but a solid performance by the TU defense, anchored by Parker, would hold the lead for the shutout victory. Sophomore goalkeeper Heather Collins recorded two saves in route to her fourth shutout of the year.
Delozier leaves her playing days behind at TU after starting 35 of 43 games and logging over 3,500 minutes in the last three seasons as a defender, midfielder, and forward. The native of Simpsonville, SC transfered to Thomas after red shirting her freshman year at Coastal Carolina University. Parker has started 33 of 34 games over the last 2 seasons as part of the Lady Night Hawks backline. She finishes her career with over 3,000 minutes after transfering to TU from Tallahasse Community College. Prior to TCC, Tiffany had played two seasons at Darton Junior College in Albany, GA. Both leaders will be missed and always a part of the TU soccer family.
The Lady Night Hawks end yet another season of progress after doubling their win total from 2008. TU's 8-8-1 record marks their first non losing season since 2004 and is another significant step in the continued rebirth of the program. A four game un beaten streak in October was the longest for the program since 2004. With a solid core of returning players, TU will look to use this season as motivation in their off season preparation for the 2010 season. After a physical recooperation period in November, the team will be back to work in the weight room and pool, looking forward to a competetive spring season.
Lady Senators defeat Lady Night Hawks
October 28, 2009
The Auburn University at Montgomery Senators (12-3-1), ranked #16 in the NAIA, looked every bit the part defeating the Lady Night Hawks (7-8-1), 5-1, on Wednesday afternoon in Montgomery, AL.
TU was able to withstand an AUM offensive surge to begin the game and was able to create some chances of their own but it was the Lady Senators who put away the first goal at the 21:21 mark of the first when a AUM forward and a TU defender scrambled on the ground for a loose ball at the six yard box. The AUM forward was eventually able to knock home the loose ball for the 1-0 advantage. In the 30th minute Auburn Montgomery received a favorable penalty kick call on questionable contact by a TU defender inside the box to double their lead. With three minutes left in the half AUM found the back of the net again when AUM countered and found a wide open Lady Senator at the far post for the easy knock in. The Lady Night Hawks did not give in and continued to try and press on for a goal to get them back in the game but AUM got two more in the 60th and 67th minutes to put the game away. Freshman Rachel Fell put home a penalty kick on another questionable decision by the official to get TU on the scoreboard at the 87:21 mark. The game several other suspect foul calls for both teams and some very close offside decisions. Any outside chance for a Lady Night Hawk playoff berth was dashed with the defeat.
Seniors Tiffany Parker and Emily Delozier will be honored on Sunday November 1 at Senior Day, when TU welcomes Brenau University for their regular season finale. The two seniors will be honored prior to the 1pm kickoff.
TU Extends Unbeaten Streak to Four Games
October 24, 2009
TU (7-7-1) extended their unbeaten streak to four games, for the first time sonce 2004, with a 9-1 defeat of the visiting Florida College Falcons (1-9-2) on Saturday afternoon at the Wendy's Soccer Complex.
The Lady Night Hawks got goals from seniors Emily Delozier and Tiffany Parker, junior Aida Vojnikovic (2), sophomores Madlen Schwausch (2) and Natasha Lee Scott, and freshman Taylor Agricola (2). Schwausch, who started the game in the Lady Night Hawks net also collected two saves.
Thomas enters the final week of the regular season looking to make a final push towards qualifying for the 2009 A.I.I. Conference Tournament November 13-14 in Phoenix, AZ. They will be looking to extend their unbeaten streak to five games on Wednesday October 28, when they travel to Auburn University - Montgomery to face NAIA #17 Auburn University - Montgomery in a 2PM EST kickoff.
Agricola's Late Goal Lifts Lady Night Hawks
October 23, 2009
Freshman Taylor Agricola scored the game winning goal with five minutes left in the game, to help lead the Lady Night Hawks (6-7-1) to a 2-1 come from behind victory over the visiting Faulkner University Eagles (8-6) on Friday afternoon at the Wendy's Soccer Complex.
After a scoreless first half in which both teams had opportunities to take the lead, Faulkner took the lead in the 52nd minute when a shot from 25 yards out beat TU freshman goalkeeper Danielle Boissonneault to her far post. The Lady Night Hawks notched the game in the 67th minute when sophomore Casey Ponder found sophomore Natashalee Scott at the Eagles far post on a cross from the right side, which Scott deposited in the back of the net with a first time volley. With both teams looking for the game winner it was TU that was able to find the back of the net one last time on Agricola's goal after receiving a thru ball from fellow freshman Rachel Fell and striking the ball past the Eagles goalkeeper from just inside the 18 yard box. Boissonneault collected four saves in the Lady Night Hawks net to pick up her second victory of the year.
TU will look to run their unbeaten streak to four games tomorrow afternoon at 1PM when they face Florida College.
Four Second Half Goals Puts Game Away for TU
October 19, 2009
TU (5-7-1) scored four second half goals to put away, 4-0, the persistent Truett McConnell Bears (0-5-2) on a beautiful afternoon at the Wendy's Soccer Complex.
The Lady Night Hawks dominated for most of the first half but were unable to find the back of the net after firing eight shots. In the second half, TU found their groove opening up the scoring just two minutes in when freshman Sara Aggers penetrated a service that found sophomore Madlen Schwausch in the box for a shot fourteen yards away that beat the TMC keeper on the ground. Frshman Rachel Fell doubled the score in the 60th minute when she stripped a Bear midfielder of the ball and hit a bomb from twenty five yards out into the Truett far post. Seven minutes later Schwausch struck again when she deposited a rebound in the back of the net off a shot from junior Aida Vojnikovic. Freshman Taylor Agricola wrapped up the scoring in the 87th minute when she received a service inside the box from sophomore Natasha Lee Scott and beat the Bears keeper on the ground. In the TU net, freshman goalkeeper Danielle Boissonneault notched her first career shutout.
Thomas will look to run their unbeaten streak to three games on Friday afternoon at 3PM when they welcome Faulkner University to the Wendy's Soccer Complex.
Lady Night Hawks & Lady Barons, Draw in 2 OT
October 17, 2009
The Lady Night Hawks (4-7-1) played to a double overtime 1-1 draw with the Brewton Parker College Lady Barons (3-7-1) on Saturday afternoon at the Wendy's Soccer Complex.
TU dominted the run of play from the beginning but in the 12th minute of the game, BPC took advantage of a defensive miscue by the Night Hawks knocking in a rebound inside the six yard box for the early advantage. Thomas continued their offensive surge throughout the rest of the half and was finally rewarded in the 44th minute when junior Aida Vojnikovic received a pass from sophomore Casey Ponder at the edge of the box which she deposited in the far post of the BPC net. In the second half TU continued their attack but would be unable to find the game winner in the second or in twenty minutes of overtime play. TU outshot the Lady Barons 17- 8 forcing the BPC keeper to make eight saves while the Lady Night Hawks fresman goalkeeper Danielle Boissonneault only made four.
Thomas will be seeking their fifth win of the season on Monday October 19 when they welcome Truett- McConnell College to the Wendy's Soccer Complex for a 1PM kickoff.
Spring Hill defeats TU
October 15, 2009
The Spring Hill College Badgers (6-6-1) scored three second half goals to put away TU (4-7), 4-1, on Thursday afternoon in Mobile, AL.
SHC opened the scoring in the 19th minute when they knocked in a ball that was not cleared by the TU defense on a corner by the Badgers. It would remain a one goal game into the second half but SHC would extend their lead in the 74th minute. Freshman Rachel Fell made it a one goal game in the 80th minute when she found the back of the net with a long distance shot. The Lady Night Hawks would continue to push forward for the tie, however, Spring Hill would twice catch TU in counter attacks, icing the game with two goals 27 seconds apart in the 85th minute of the game.
TU will return home on Saturday October 17, when they face Brewton Parker College at 3:30PM.
Lady Night Hawks Squeeze by Hurricanes
September 16, 2009
The Lady Night Hawks (3-3) squeezed by with a 1-0 victory over the NCAA DII Georgia Southwestern State University Hurricanes (3-3) on Wednesday afternoon at the Wendy's Soccer complex.
In a game that saw TU control possession of the ball for most of 90 minutes, the Lady Night Hawks were unable to create dangerous scoring opportunities around the edge of the 18 yard box for the large majority of the game. in the 82nd minute TU finally was able to get on the scoreboard when a service on a corner kick by Tiffany Parker was cleared by a Hurricanes defender into their own goal. The Lady Night Hawks did manage 22 shots but only eight were on goal.
TU will be back in action on Friday at 2:00PM as they host Shorter College in game one of the Third Annual TU Invitational at the Wendy's Soccer Complex. In game two action, Spring Hill College will face St. Thomas University at Remington Park. Kickoff is set for 5:30PM.
NCAA DII Tars too Much for TU
September 13, 2009
NCAA DII #9 Rollins College (4-1-1) was too much for TU (2-3) on Sunday afternoon defeating the Lady Night Hawks 9-0. The loss marked the worst margin of defeat since 2005.
Rollins got started with the scoring in the 15th minute and never looked back. The Tars scored three more times in the first half and knocked home five in the second for the comfortable victory.
"We did not play well today at all", said TU head coach Ricky Zambrano. "We were unable to execute our game plan against an outstanding team that will be in the NCAAs come November. It was a tough time to face Rollins, after they lost their first match of the year on Friday".
TU returns home on Wednesday September 16 as they welcome NCAA DII Georgia Southwestern University at 2PM.
Mocs Down Lady Night Hawks
September 11, 2009
The Florida Southern College Moccasins (3-2) downed the Night Hawks (2-2), 4-0, on Friday evening in Lakeland, FL.
TU held their own against a strong offensive push by FSC in the first half but eventually fell behind 1-0 in the 32nd minute of the game. The game would remain a one goal game till 53rd minute when the Mocs found the back of the net once again. Florida Southern would put the game away in the 76th and 78th minute with two more goals.
Another tough match up awaits TU on Sunday September 13 as they travel to Winter Park, FL to face NCAA DII #9 Rollins College at 12PM.
TU wins Second of the Year
September 6, 2009
TU (2-1) won their second game of the year with a 4-2 victory over Webber International University (0-1).
Freshman Sara Aggers got the Lady Night Hawks on the board with a goal nine minutes into the game. TU extended the lead with a goal by junior Aida Vojnikovic six minutes later. Up by two the Lady Night Hawks could not convert their third and slowly allowed WIU back into the game. With four minutes left in the half Webber made it a one goal game taking advantage of a defensive miscue by the backline. TU stormed out of the locker room but could not put the game away until the 73rd minute when freshman Taylor Agricola knocked home a header off a service by senior Emily Delozier. Freshman Rachel Fell put the game out of hand six minutes later off a assist from senior Tiffany Parker. Webber got one back with two minutes left but it was to little to late.
"I am proud of our effort this weekend", said TU head coach Ricky Zambrano. "Winning two games in a weekend is good but winning on back to back days is great. We did not play great but we battled and put balls in the back of the net".
The Lady Night Hawks will next travel to Lakeland, FL to face NCAA DII for Florida Southern College on Friday September 11. Kickoff is at 5:00PM. Action can be followed via LIVE STATS by clicking the link.
Lady Night Hawks edge Eagles in A.I.I. Action
September 5, 2009
In early season A.I.I. (Association of Independent Institutions) action, the Night Hawks (1-1) edged the Lambuth University Eagles (1-1), 2-0 on Saturday afternoon at the Wendy's Soccer Complex. The eagles were semi finalist in the 2008 A.I.I. tournament and are ranked #5 in the conference.
Freshman Sara Aggers got TU on the board with her first collegiate goal in the 27th minute of the first half and sophomore Madlen Schwausch provided insurance with her first goal of the season at the 28:46 mark of the second half. Sophomore goalkeeper Heather Collins anchored a strong defensive team effort and recorded her first shut out of the year.
The Lady Night Hawks will be looking for their second win of the season tomorrow afternoon when Webber International University visits the Wendy's Soccer Complex. Kickoff is set for 2:00PM.
Game versus West Florida Postponed
August 30, 2009
TU's match versus the University of West Florida on Sunday afternoon was postponed due to rain and thunderstorms in Pensacola, FL. A reschedule date was not announced.
Lady Night Hawks Drop Season Opener
August 28, 2009
Three second half goals were too much to overcome as the Lady Night Hawks (0-1) dropped their season opener to NCAA DII New York Institute of Technology (1-0) on Friday evening at Flagler College in St. Augustine, FL.
Sophomore Casey Ponder got TU on the board thirteen minutes into the game when she stole a ball from a NYIT defender and broke away from the backline, beating the Tech goalkeeper low and to the corner. After a back and forth first half which saw the teams finish with five shots a piece and TU holding a slim 1-0 margin, New York came out in a full out offensive push to open the 2nd half. Ten minutes into the half Tech penalized TU for an error in their own half of the field and equalized the game at one. NYIT would take the lead at the 70:41 mark and then would ice the game with their third with only four minutes remaining in the game. The Lady Night Hawks had chances to tie the game up but the Tech goalkeeper was up to the task making two point blank saves late in the game to preserve the victory.
TU will next travel to Pensacola, FL on Sunday August 30 to face defending NCAA DII National Runner Up University of West Florida at 3:30PM EST.
Women's Soccer 2009 Preview
August 28, 2009
The 2009 women's soccer team opens the 09 season with the optimism of continuing their progress from over the last couple of years. TU finished the 08 season with a three game winning streak , including an upset victory over then NAIA #11 Savannah College of Art & Design. Continued progress and challenging for a berth in the 2009 Association of Independent Institutions Conference Tournament is the aspiration for the 09 Lady Night Hawks.
Eight starters return from last years team led by a pair of sophomores that had solid freshman years. Goalkeeper Heather Collins, will look to build off her freshman campaign in which she recorded 103 saves and posted 2 shutouts. Fellow sophomore Casey Ponder led the Lady Night Hawks in goals (7) during the 08 season and will be counted upon to continue to be a threat to opponents defenses. A veteran backline composed of 2 seniors, Emily Delozier & Tiffany Parker, and 2 juniors, Amber Belflower & Eliana Nevarez, should be a strongpoint for the Lady Night Hawks. TU also returns their second leading goal scorer, junior Aida Vojnikovic, who will be counted on to be a bigger threat in the attack after finishing last season with 3 goals and 1 assist.
Fifth year head coach Ricky Zambrano, welcomed 10 freshman to campus this season and all will be counted on to make the 09 Lady Night Hawks a deeper team at all positions. Freshman Rachel Fell (Crawley, England) will be counted on to make an immediate impact in the TU midfield. "Rachel is as talented a player as we have had around here in a long time", said Zambrano. "She will be a big factor and will help make everybody around her a better player". Forward Tyler Patterson (Lakeland, FL) will hope to be on the back end of a lot of Fell's penetrating passes and will be looking to be a dangerous scoring threat. Midfielder Myra Jenkins (Venice, FL), a teammate of Patterson in club soccer, will bring a great deal of work rate to the Lady Night Hawks midfield while Sarah Aggers (Riverview, FL) will look to use her athleticism against opposing defenses in the outside midfield and in the front line.
TU opens their season Friday August 28 at 7PM in St. Augustine, FL when they face NCAA DII New York Institute of Technology in a neutral site game at Flagler College.
Women's Soccer Announces 2009 Schedule
August 9, 2009
Women's soccer enters the 09 season seeking their first post season appearance since 2004. The road to the A.I.I. Tournament in Phoenix, AZ November 13-14 will not be an easy one.
TU will face a schedule that features one NCCAA program, six NCAA DII programs, and ten NAIA programs. Three of the schools (University of West Florida, Rollins College, and William Carey University) finished the season ranked in the Top 15 of their respective divisions. UWF is the defending NCAA DII National Runner Up, having lost their only game of the year in the national final.
The Night Hawks will open their season with a trip to Flagler College in St. Augustine, FL, where they will face NCAA DII foe New York Institute of Technology in a neutral site game. TU will follow that game up with a trip to Pensacola, FL to face UWF. 2008 A.I.I. tournament semifinalist Lambuth University will travel to Thomasville on Saturday September 5th for the Lady Night Hawks 2009 home opener. September 18-20 Thomas will host the 3rd Annual TU Invitational and will face Shorter College and St. Thomas University. Spring Hill College will also participate in the invitational. On Sunday November 1, the Lady Night Hawks will honor their seniors with a pre game celebration before taking the field against Brenau University in their last regular season match.
Lady Night Hawks Report to Training Camp, Welcome 2009 Recruiting Class
August 8, 2009
The Lady Night Hawks reported to training camp on Saturday afternoon and will spend the next two days in team meetings before hitting the field on Monday evening. TU returns eleven players from last years team and welcomes ten members that form the 2009 Recruiting Class.
"This recruiting class has the potential to provide us with a wide variety of abilities", said Head Coach Ricky Zambrano. "We expect this class to be a big part of the continued development of our program now and in the years to come. Different than in years past our roster is deep and these kids are a big part of that depth that we have been seeking from a recruiting standpoint."
TU cleaned up in the Sunshine State, nine of the ten freshman are from Florida. Rachel Fell is the only recruit not from the U.S., coming to the Lady Night Hawks from Crawley, England.
Danielle Boissonneault - GK - Merritt Island, FL
Megan Jacobson - DEF - Spring Hill, FL
Christina Rizzello - DEF - Ft. Pierce, FL
Taylor Agricola - MF - Spring Hill, FL
Rachel Fell - MF - Crawley, England
Myra Jenkins - MF - Venice, FL
Christina Ratcliffe - MF - Winter Haven, FL
Julie Samson - MF - Ft. Myers, FL
Sarah Aggers - FWD - Riverview, FL
Tyler Patterson - FWD - Lakeland, FL
Thomas will begin their 2009 journey on Friday August 28 when they travel to St. Augustine, FL to face NCAA DII opponent New York Institute of Technology at 7:00PM.
