2011-2012 Women's Soccer News Archive

  • Hubbard Becomes First Salem Athlete to Receive All-South Region Honors
    December 12, 2011
    Stephanie Hubbard (Sanford, NC) became the first student-athlete from Salem to ever receive All-South Region Honors for her play this season with the soccer team. She was selected to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) NCAA Division III South Atlantic Third-Team. The NSCAA South Atlantic Region stretches from New Jersey to Mississippi.
  • Soccer Earns 2011 NSCAA Team Academic Award
    December 05, 2011
    The Salem College soccer team was awarded the 2011 Team Academic Award by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). To receive this honor, a soccer team must have above a 3.0 cumulative grade point average for an entire school year (2010-2011).
  • Soccer loses 4-3 heartbreaker in GSAC Semifinals
    November 04, 2011
    The Salem College soccer team lost a heartbreaking semifinal match against Piedmont College 4-3. The Spirits went ahead twice in the first-half by 2 goals, but they could not hold on for the win. They finish the season with an 11-5-2 record, the third straight year the program has eclipsed the 10 win mark.
  • 15 Soccer Players Earn GSAC End of Year Honors
    November 03, 2011
    Gearing up for the Great South Athletic Conference women's soccer tournament, the GSAC is pleased to announce this year's women's soccer conference award winners. The winners will be honored during the tournament in LaGrange this weekend.
  • Soccer wins to advance to Great South Semifinals
    November 01, 2011
    The Salem College soccer team defeated Huntingdon College today 1-0 to advance to the Great South Athletic Conference semifinals on Friday. Stephanie Hubbard (Sanford, NC) scored in the 20th minute to secure the win. Salem improves to 11-4-2 overall with the victory.
  • Soccer defeats Spelman on senior night for 10th win of the season
    October 29, 2011
    The Salem College soccer team earned their 10th win of the season in a 2-1 victory against Spelman College. The Spirits have now reached at least 10 wins for 3 straight seasons. Salem celebrated their 3 senior captains in the win. They improve to 10-4-2 with the win, and finish their Great South play with a 5-2-1 conference record.
  • Trakas selected as Great South Soccer Player of the Week
    October 26, 2011
    Closing out the final week of competition before conference championships, the Great South Athletic Conference announces the final Player of the Week awards for the fall season. Jessie Jakes from Covenant College for volleyball, Anna Trakas of Salem College for women's soccer, Sidney Smith of Piedmont College for men's soccer and Holli Abernathy of Piedmont College for women's cross country rounds out this week's award winners.
  • Soccer earns #3 seed in GSAC Tournament with win at Agnes Scott
    October 23, 2011
    The Salem College Spirits wrapped up a Georgia road trip with a 4-1 conference win at Agnes Scott. The win secures Salem as the #3 seed in the upcoming Great South Athletic Conference Tournament (GSAC). Amanda Orsino (Sauquoit, NY) scored two goals and added an assist in the victory. The Spirits improve to 9-4-2 overall and to 4-2-1 in the GSAC.
  • Soccer uses strong first half to defeat LaGrange on road
    October 21, 2011
    The Salem College soccer team scored early and often to earn an important Great South match tonight 3-0. Mackenzie Schmidt (Columbus, OH) scored two goals and had an assist all in the first half in the victory. Salem improves to 8-4-2 overall and to 3-2-1 in the Great South.
  • Soccer ties Covenant at home 1-1
    October 18, 2011
    The Salem College soccer team snapped Covenant’s 5 game win streak with a 1-1 draw. Anna Trakas (Tryon, NC) scored the goal for the Spirits in the second-half. Salem’s record is now 7-4-2, while Covenant is 6-6-2.
  • Soccer falls in conference match against Piedmont
    October 09, 2011
  • Soccer cruises to 7-0 win at Peace
    October 02, 2011
    The Salem College soccer team cruised to a 7-0 road non-conference win at Peace today. The Spirits went their second straight game without giving up a shot. Anna Trakas (Tryon, NC) had two goals for Salem. The Spirits improve to 7-3-1 on the season.
  • Soccer improves record to 6-3-1 with win against Wesleyan
    October 01, 2011
    It took a while, but the Salem College soccer team was able to open up Wesleyan College's defense for a 5-0 conference win. It took Salem 27 shots to tally a goal when Sam Hubbard (Sanford, NC) opened up the scoring for the Spirits. Salem improves to 2-1 in the Great South and to 6-3-1 on the season.
  • Soccer takes Maryville to the wire before losing in overtime
    September 29, 2011
    The Salem College soccer team almost pulled off one of the biggest victories in Great South Athletic Conference history by taking Maryville College to overtime at Maryville yesterday. Jordan Chase scored the winning goal for Maryville in the second minute of overtime to provide the 1-0 win for the Scots. Salem falls to 5-3-1 overall and 1-1 in the Great South, while Maryville improves to 2-0 in the GSAC and 5-2-2 overall.
  • Soccer battles to a draw with Ferrum
    September 23, 2011
    The Salem College soccer team battled to a scoreless tie with Ferrum College today in a game that saw 2 overtimes. Salem snapped a 4-game win streak that Ferrum brought into the game. Taylor Barcom (Anchorage, AK) recorded a shutout for the Spirits with 9 saves. Salem moves to 5-2-1 on the season, and Ferrum moves to 4-3-1.
  • Soccer suffers bad defeat at Averett
    September 21, 2011
  • Soccer's Ferguson selected as Great South Player of the Week
    September 21, 2011
    The Great South Athletic Conference is pleased to announce this week's Weekly Honor Roll recipients for the week ending Sept 18. Ian Meredith of Covenant wins for men's soccer and Sawyer Ferguson of Salem in women's soccer rounding out this week's list.
  • Soccer improves to 5-1 with win at Warren Wilson
    September 18, 2011
    The Salem College soccer team won their fifth game in a row in a 4-0 non-conference victory at Warren Wilson this afternoon. Amanda Orsino (Sauquoit, NY) scored two goals for the Spirits. Salem improves to 5-1 overall on the season.
  • Soccer moves to 4-1 with conference win at Huntingdon
    September 17, 2011
    The Salem College soccer team survived the long ride to Alabama to defeat Huntingdon College 1-0 in a Great South Athletic Conference match. Stephanie Hubbard (Sanford, NC) scored on a corner kick by Anna Trakas (Tryon, NC) midway through the fast half, and Salem controlled the play for the entire remainder of the match. The Spirits move to 4-1 overall and to 1-0 in the Great South, while Huntingdon falls to 2-2-1.
  • Soccer uses 5 first half goals to defeat Hollins
    September 14, 2011
    The Salem College soccer team used five first-half goals to cruise to a 6-1 victory against Hollins University at home. Sawyer Ferguson (Billings, MT) scored 2 goals in the first 12 minutes to pace Salem to their third victory in a row. Salem improves to 3-1 overall, and Hollins drops to 1-3.
  • Soccer scores two late goals in comeback win against Greensboro
    September 07, 2011
    The Salem College soccer team showed team resilience for the second game in a row to defeat Greensboro College 2-1. Nataly Mojica (Dallas, TX) scored the game-winning goal for the Spirits in the 85th minute to give Salem a win in their first home match of the year. The Spirits improve to 2-1 overall, while Greensboro drops to 2-1 on the season.
  • Soccer bounces back with victory over Guilford
    September 04, 2011
    The Salem College soccer team defeated Guilford College 3-1 in a non-conference match at the Meredith College Classic. After falling down 1-0, Salem had three different players score to secure the victory. The Spirits improve to 1-1, while Guilford falls to 2-1.
  • Soccer struggles in first match at Meredith
    September 03, 2011
  • Soccer team picked to finish third in Great South Preseason Poll
    September 01, 2011
    Salem occupies the third spot after finishing in second place during the regular season last year. The Spirits only had one conference loss last season which came at the hands of eventual champion Maryville. Stephanie Hubbard, Sabrina Thiel and Anna Trakas will be back on the field for Salem. As a team, the Spirits led the conference in goals with 74 throughout the season.
  • 2011 Soccer Roster
    August 29, 2011
  • 2011 Soccer Schedule
    June 06, 2011
    The Salem College soccer team has released their 2011-2012 schedule.