William Smith College will host the third and quarterfinal rounds of the 2010 NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Tournament this weekend, Nov. 20-21. The ninth-ranked Herons will take on 13th-ranked Oneonta State at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20, followed by No. 14 Eastern Connecticut State playing No. 9 Williams at 1:30 p.m. The winners will meet on Sunday at 1 p.m. to play for a spot in the semifinal round in San Antonio, Texas.
All three matches will be broadcast on
WHWS-FM (105.7) and have live stats available at www.hwsathletics.com. Ticket prices are $6 for general admission, $3 for senior citizens, students and military personnel with valid ID, and $2 for children ages 3-12. Children 2 and under are free.
The Herons advanced to the sectionals after defeating Keuka, 3-0 in the opening round and picking up a 3-1 win over Scranton in the second round. The Herons have a 16-2-3 overall record in their 24th consecutive postseason appearance and their 21st NCAA Tournament berth.
Here's a quick look at the participating teams:
WILLIAM SMITH COLLEGE
Location: Geneva, N.Y.
Overall Record: 16-2-3
Record at Home: 9-1-2
Conference: Liberty League
League Record (Finish): 5-0-2 (Conference Champions)
NSCAA Division III Rank: Ninth
How They Reached the NCAA Tournament: Automatic bid
NCAA Tournament Appearances (Most Recent): 21 (2009)
NCAA Tournament Record: 30-15-9
National Championships: 1 (1988)
Head Coach:
Aliceann Wilber, 31st year, (421-120-49)
Goals: 45
Goals Allowed: 12
Leading Goal Scorers:
BreLynn Nasypany (17),
Whitney Frary (8),
Renee Jensen (5)
Assist Leaders: Nasypany (12), Frary (4), Jensen (4)
Starting Goalie:
Amanda Davis (0.58 GAA, .854 save pct, 15-2-3 record, 7 sho)
ONEONTA STATE
Location: Oneonta, N.Y.
Overall Record: 17-4-2
Record on the Road: 6-1-2
Conference: SUNYAC
League Record (Finish): 7-1-1 (Conference Champions)
NSCAA Division III Rank: 13
How They Reached the NCAA Tournament: Automatic bid
NCAA Tournament Appearances (Most Recent): 13 (2009)
National Championships: 1 (2003)
Head Coach: Liz McGrail
Goals: 46
Goals Allowed: 15
Leading Goal Scorers: Dana DeSimone (13), Nha Wright (9), Kayla Brantmeyer (7)
Assist Leaders: Wright (5), Amanda Regensburger (5), Kori Hamm (4)
Starting Goalie: Amy Lusby (0.66 GAA, .865 save pct., 15-4-2 record, 9 sho)
EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE
Location: Willimantic, Conn.
Overall Record: 16-0-5
Record on the Road: 8-0-3 (Includes 3-0-1 record at neutral sites)
Conference: Little East Conference (First)
League Record (Finish): 6-0-1
NSCAA Division III Rank: 14
How They Reached the NCAA Tournament: At-large bid
NCAA Tournament Appearances: 5 (2009)
National Championships: None
Head Coach: Chris D'Ambrosio
Goals: 44
Goals Allowed: 12
Leading Goal Scorers: Taylor Buchanan (13), Daniela Marchitto (10)
Assist Leaders: Kelly Wallace (6), Marchitto (5), Chelsea Downer (5)
Starting Goalie: Theresa Pagnozzi (0.43 GAA, .783 save pct., 13-0-4 record, 7 sho)
WILLIAMS
Location: Williamstown, Mass.
Overall Record: 14-3-2
Record on the Road: 9-2-2 (Includes 2-0 record at neutral sites)
Conference: NESCAC
League Record (Finish): 5-2-2 (Conference Champions)
NSCAA Division III Rank: Ninth
How They Reached the NCAA Tournament: Automatic bid
NCAA Tournament Appearances: 12 (2009)
National Championships: None
Head Coach: Michelyne Pinard
Goals: 42
Goals Allowed: 14
Leading Goal Scorers: Brett Eisenhart (12), Sara Wild (12)
Assist Leaders: Wild (9), Caityln Clark (7)
Starting Goalie: Julia Schreiber (0.80 GAA, .808 save pct., 8-3-1 record, 1 sho)