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Women's Soccer
Updated November 6, 2009 11:07 PM
As Tim Curley approached, clutching a large, glass trophy, the players knew it was all a gag. Updated 11:07 PM
Soccer has been called "the beautiful game," but when the Penn State women's soccer team travels to Michigan on Sunday, that won't be the case.
Updated November 4, 2009 4:00 AM
Two summers ago, Nittany Lion freshman defender Lexi Marton was a leader on the Canadian U-20 national backline, starting as an 18-year-old against the best players in the world in the 2008 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Updated November 3, 2009 4:50 AM
After beating Indiana, Melissa Hayes had a voice in her ear, trying to keep the senior going after a strong performance.
Danielle Toney was firing on all cylinders this week and turned heads across the country.
Updated November 2, 2009 4:50 AM
It's been a running joke -- and Tara Davies had to put her money where her mouth was.
The Penn State soccer team's seniors woke up to the familiar smell of bacon, egg and cheese grilling in goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher's kitchen.
For all her awards and recognition, the highlight reel saves and the consistency, Alyssa Naeher isn't one to brag about her talents.
Updated November 1, 2009 3:28 PM
Junior forward Danielle Toney did her best to make sure this year's senior class had a Senior Day to remember. Updated 3:28 PM
Updated October 30, 2009 4:50 AM
Tied at one, the Penn State women's soccer team was pressing for a much-needed victory when the ball found its way to freshman Chris-tine Nairn.
It's been a season of firsts for Ali Schaefer.
Chances are you've heard about the women's volleyball winning streak.
Updated October 29, 2009 4:48 AM
At this point in the season, neither Indiana nor Penn State can afford to lose this soccer match.
After countless just-missed scoring chances and several close losses, women's soccer assistant coach Ann Cook knew she needed to do something to jumpstart the team's scoring.
For her entire career, Maura Ryan has been doubted, not for her ability, but for her size.
Updated October 28, 2009 4:52 AM
Carly Niness is day-to-day with a sprained ankle injury she suffered in Penn State's 6-0 victory against Illinois on Sunday.
Updated October 27, 2009 4:50 AM
Maura Ryan sprinted up field from her position on the defense, took the ball and went to work on the right side of the field, trying to send a cross in front of Illinois' net.
Updated October 26, 2009 4:50 AM
It started as a routine play. Ali Schaefer threw the ball into senior Alli Rago, who fired a cross in front of the net.
After scoring her third goal against Illinois on Sunday afternoon, forward Katie Schoepfer was finally able to knock an elusive accomplishment off her personal checklist.
Freshmen Lexi Marton and Rachel Lamarre will miss Thursday's game at Indiana while they attend the Canadian U-20 national team's training camp this week.
Updated October 23, 2009 4:50 AM
Ali Schaefer remembers last year's Big Ten Tournament in Iowa as the coldest she had ever been in her life.
Updated October 22, 2009 4:00 AM
Meghan Gill is still out for the year, but she's still as energetic as ever.
Updated October 21, 2009 4:50 AM
For Maddy Evans, working through the rigors of a college soccer season is unlike anything she has ever done.
Senior midfielder Nikki Watts returned to practice Tuesday afternoon after missing two games last weekend, and believes she will be able to play in the women's soccer team's match with Illinois on Sunday.
Updated October 20, 2009 4:00 AM
Maura Ryan lost sleep Saturday night when she found out she would be starting on Sunday.
Updated October 19, 2009 4:50 AM
Every time the Penn State women's soccer team had scored first this season, it went on to win the game -- until Sunday.
Updated October 17, 2009 1:33 AM
The clock had run out on the Penn State women's soccer team's last chance at scoring in regulation, and it appeared its contest with Minnesota was going to overtime. Updated 1:33 AM
Updated October 16, 2009 4:50 AM
Midfielder Nikki Watts will miss the Nittany Lions' games against Minnesota and Wisconsin this weekend because of a right groin injury she re-aggravated last Friday.
Tara Davies can always spot her parents in the stands at her soccer games. Since she was 8 years old, at least one of them traveled to watch her.
When freshman midfielder Maddy Evans scored her first collegiate goal against Boston University in September, her teammates quickly realized what type of talent had arrived on campus.
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