SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. – The IUP women's soccer program heads to NCAA Women's Soccer Atlantic Regionals and will take on West Virginia State in the first round Friday, November 22.
Game Information
What: NCAA Atlantic Region First Round | #5 IUP vs. #4 West Virginia State
When: Friday, November 22 – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Shepherd Soccer Complex | Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Live Stream: PSAC Sports Digital Network - Shepherd
Live Stats: SideArm Stats - Shepherd
In-Game Updates: X (Twitter)
Ticket Information
Landing Page: 2024 NCAA II Women's Soccer Atlantic Regional Page - Shepherd University Athletics
Game One | IUP vs. West Virginia State | Friday, November 22 – 1:00 p.m.|
Ticket Link
Game Two | TBD vs. Shepherd | Sunday, November 24 – 1:00 p.m. |
Ticket Link
- General Public: $10.00
- Students (K-College): $5.00
IUP Notes
- IUP earned a bid into the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 15 years, last being in 2009, marking the fourth appearance for the IUP women's soccer program.
- The Crimson Hawks enter the tournament with an 11-2-4 overall record and 9-1-4 in the PSAC under the direction of third-year head coach Noreen Herlihy.
- IUP dropped to Slippery Rock in the PSAC Quarterfinals in double overtime last week, 2-1.
- Head Coach Nerlihy was just named the PSAC West Coach of the Year alongside Hannah Scardina who earned PSAC West Athlete of the Year.
- IUP has scored 30 goals this season, limiting their opponents to 10 and is averaging 12 shots per game.
- IUP began the season with six wins and one tie. After the lone goal by an opponent in the first game, IUP proceeded to go on a 550 minute shutout streak.
- Forward Scardina ranks second in the PSAC with 11 goals and led the conference with five-game winning goals. She moved up to fifth in program history for career points (90) and fifth for career goals scored (38).
- Defender Emma Hays started every game this season and helped anchor a defense that posted 10 shutouts and four ties.
- Midfielder Emily Mannion started 16 of the 17 games for the Hawks and contributed four goals among four games, all of which were wins.
- Goalkeeper Makenna Yarrow had an outstanding season, registering 73 saves and 10 shutouts, ranking second in the PSAC in both categories.
- Midfielder Adi Myers started 10 games and tallied two goals and two assists this season, including goals against No. 2 Gannon.
NCAA Tournament
- Shepherd and Gannon will host the first and semifinal rounds. Shepherd was awarded the No. 1 seed after they were just named the 2024 PSAC Champion, followed by No.2 Gannon who just won the PSAC West regular season.
- Four teams from the PSAC were named to the seven-team regional tournament field with three teams making up the Mountain East Conference (MEC).
- IUP will go against #4 West Virginia State, who were just named the Mountain East Conference (MEC) Champions from a 2-1 victory over Charleston.
- The two teams have never matched up before.
West Virginia State Notes
- This marks the Yellow Jackets second time in program history, making an NCAA Tournament appearance.
- West Virginia State's record is 15-3-3 overall and went 11-2-2 in the MEC conference.
- The Yellow Jackets are coached by Brandon Slewa, currently in his second season after joining the program in 2023.
- West Virginia State has totaled 70 goals this season while limiting their opponents to 15 and are averaging 17 shots per game.
- Individually, Sandra Linares leads the team with 16 goals, five assists, and 37 points.
- Sara Paris Filter and Leila Karam are close behind tied with 12 goals each and combine for six assists.
- Goalkeeper Laura Galindo has posted 65 saves for a .813 save percentage.
2024 NCAA DII Atlantic Region Women's Soccer Tournament
- Host: Shepherd – Shepherd Sports Complex – Shepherdstown, W.Va.
- First Round – Friday, November 22 – 1:00 p.m.
- (4) West Virginia vs. (5) Indiana (Pa.)
- Semifinal Round – Sunday, November 24 – 1:00 p.m.
- Winner of 4/5 vs. (1) Shepherd
- Host: Gannon – McConnell Family Stadium – Erie, Pa.
- First Round – Friday, November 22
- (2) Gannon vs. (7) Frostburg State
- (3) Kutztown vs. (6) Charleston (W.Va.)
- Semifinal Round – Sunday, November 24
- Winner of 2/7 vs. Winner of 3/6
Follow
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