ASU Soccer Notes (vs. WKU and MTSU)

ARKANSAS STATE
2007 SOCCER
Soccer Contact: Gina Bowman • E-mail: gbowman@astate.edu
Office Phone: 870-972-3547 • Cell Phone: 870-243-6020 • SID Fax: 870-972-3367
2007 Schedule
Date Opponent
Site
August
24 Mississippi Valley St. (Exh) Itta Bena, Miss.
26 SE Missouri State (Exh)
JONESBORO
JONESBORO
31 Centenary
L, 1-2
T, 1-1
L, 2-1
September
2 Oklahoma State
7 Southeastern Louisiana
9 Texas State
17 Prairie View A&M
21 Tennessee-Martin
23 Central Arkansas
28 HTroy (Senior Day)
30 HSouth Alabama
JONESBORO
Hammond, La.
JONESBORO
JONESBORO
JONESBORO
Conway, Ark.
JONESBORO
JONESBORO
L, 3-0
L, 2-0
W, 3-2 (OT)
W, 3-0
L, 0-2
W, 3-2
L, 0-1
L, 0-1
October
5 HLouisiana-Monroe
7 HLouisiana-Lafayette
12 HWestern Kentucky
14 HMiddle Tennessee State
19 HNorth Texas
21 HDenver
26 HFlorida International
28 HFlorida Atlantic
Monroe, La.
L, 1-5
Lafayette, La.
L, 1-3
Bowling Green, Ky. 6 p.m.
Murfreesboro, Tenn. 1 p.m.
JONESBORO
3 p.m.
JONESBORO
12:30 p.m.
Miami, Fla.
6 p.m.
Boca Raton, Fla. 11 a.m.
November
2 HArkansas-Little Rock
7-10Sun Belt Tournament
JONESBORO
Mobile, Ala.
3 p.m.
TBA
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5
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Name
Kelly Goodman
Amy Koss
Kellye Hamm
Mary Geels
Bernadette Dierker
Katharine Krekeler
Anna Kaloghirou
Jessie Zingo
Markie McRae
Megan Czepiel
Kathleen Reagan
Chelsea Hopkins
Lindsay Moore
Pilar Gonzalez
Caitlin Wojt
Emily Troutman
Courtney Kassab
Anna Steckel
Brielan Smiechowski
Erin McKenna
GAME 12
Arkansas State vs. Western Kentucky
Time
Pos.
GK
D
F/D
D
M
M
F
M/F
F
M
D
M
D
M
F
D
M
D
GK
D
Friday, Oct. 12, 2007 • Bowling Green, Ky. • 6 p.m.
GAME 13
Arkansas State vs. Middle Tennessee State
Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007 • Murfreesboro, Tenn. • 1 p.m.
THE GAMES: Arkansas State’s soccer
team faces two huge challenges on the
road this weekend when the Lady Indians
go to Western Kentucky Friday and then on
to Middle Tennessee State Sunday afternoon. ASU opens play Friday with WKU at
6 p.m.
The Lady Indians, 3-8 overall and 0-4 in
Sun Belt play, are coming off two road losses last weekend at Louisiana-Monroe (5-1)
and Louisiana-Lafayette (3-1). The Lady
Toppers are 9-1-1 overall and 4-0 in league
play and have now
won seven in a row.
Following
Friday’s
game,
Pittman and his
group will make the
trip to Middle
Tennessee to take
on
the
Lady
Derek Pittman
Raiders Sunday
ASU Head Coach
afternoon at 1 p.m.
MTSU currently stands 5-5-2 and 2-2 and
Arkansas State University 2007 Soccer Roster
Ht.
5-6
5-3
5-6
5-7
5-7
5-5
5-6
5-6
5-8
5-2
5-7
5-7
5-6
5-5
5-7
5-6
5-7
5-5
6-1
5-4
Cl.
Sr.
So.
Jr.
So.
RS Jr.
Jr.
Fr.
So.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Fr.
Fr.
Fr.
Fr.
Fr.
Fr.
Sr.
So.
Exp.
3L
1L
2L
1L
2L
2L
HS
1L
2L
1L
3L
2L
HS
HS
HS
HS
HS
HS
3L
1L
Hometown (High School)
Buda, Texas (Jack C. Hays)
Mountain Home (Mountain Home)
McKinney, Texas (McKinney North)
McKinney, Texas (McKinney North)
Libertyville, Ill. (Libertyville)
Chesterfield, Mo. (Cor Jesu Academy)
Jonesboro (Jonesboro)
Oolagah, Okla. (Oolagah)
Eaton Rapids, Mich. (Eaton Rapids)
Round Rock, Texas (Round Rock)
Madison, Ala. (Bob Jones)
Topeka, Kan. (Seaman)
Collierville, Tenn. (Collierville)
Colleyville, Texas (Grapevine)
Collierville, Tenn. (Collierville)
Fisherville, Ky. (Fern Creek Traditional)
Pinckney, Mich. (Brighton)
Hamburg, Germany (Buckhorn)
Maple Ridge, British Columbia (Thomas Haney)
McKinney, Texas (McKinney North)
Sports Information
Arkansas State University
P.O. Box 1000
State University, AR 72467
Telephone — 870-972-2541
Fax — 870-972-3367
Website — www.ASUIndians.com
Soccer Contact — Gina Bowman
870-972-3547 / gbowman@astate.edu
Cell: 870-243-6020 / Home: 870-932-6947
Asst. AD / Sports Information Director —
Jerry Scott
870-972-3405 / jscott@astate.edu
Van Provence, Asst. SID
870-972-2707 / vprovence@astate.edu
Media Information
The Media Tent is located on the east side of the
soccer park. Statistics are distributed at the
game’s half and at the conclusion of the game.
Soft drinks and snacks are provided.
Post-Game Interviews
After a brief meeting with the team, Coach Derek
Pittman and players are available for comment
following the game.
Locker Room Policy
ASU’s locker room and training room are closed
to all media. Media members wishing to interview
any players following the game may notify
Gina Bowman.
Injury Information Policy
A student-athlete’s health information is protected
by federal regulations under either the Health
Information Portability and Accountability (HIPPA)
or the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
of 1974 (he Buckley Amendment) and may not be
disclosed without either the student-athlete’s
authorization under HIPPA or their consent under
the Buckley Amendment. Authorized/consented
injury information pertaining to a student-athlete
shall be read to the media through the Sports
Information Department after being authorized by
the athletic trainer and head soccer coach. Team
physicians may be available to offer explanation
on injuries if requested by the athletic athletic
trainer and head coach. Any sideline or locker
room report made to the media shall be made by
an athletic trainer, team physician, or sports information staff representative.
will host Arkansas-Little Rock Friday.
THE COACHES: Arkansas State’s
Derek Pittman is in his first year as the
Lady Indians’ chief. He joined the staff
Dec. 13, 2006. Prior to coming to ASU, he
served as an assistant coach for the
University of Missouri’s women’s soccer
program for three years, working primarily with goalkeepers and defense. He also
assisted with the programs at Georgia
and Tulsa.
A 1996 graduate of Tulsa, Pittman
played professional soccer before beginning his coaching career.
Jason Neidell is in his eighth season
as the Lady Hilltopper chief. A 1994 graduate of Yale, Neidell owns a career record
of 72-48-6.
Aston Rhoden is in his sixth season
with the Raiders of Middle Tennessee. His
record at MT is 68-37-4.
IN THE SUN BELT RACE: ASU is picked
to finish 10th in the Sun Belt Conference
preseason coaches poll. ASU finished the
2006 season with a record of 1-17-1 and
11th in the league.
WKU was picked to come in at fifth and
Middle was picked in a tie for second with
North Texas.
LAST TIME OUT: Not only did Arkansas
State’s soccer team have to battle
Louisiana-Lafayette, the Lady Indians had
to contend with intermittent rain showers
as they dropped a 3-1 decision to the
Lady Cajuns Sunday afternoon.
“It didn’t really rain that much,” said
2007 Preseason
Head Coaches Poll
(First Place Votes in Parenthesis)
Team
Points
1. Denver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(8) 139
T2. Middle Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . .(2) 125
T2. North Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(1) 125
4. Florida Atlantic . . . . . . . . . . . . .(1) 104
5. Western Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
6. Louisiana-Lafayette . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
7. South Alabama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
8. UALR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
9. Florida International . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
10. Arkansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
11. Louisiana-Monroe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
12. Troy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
2007 Preseason All-Sun Belt Team
Susanna Lehtinen (Florida Atlantic, F, Sr.)
Kala Morgan (Middle Tennessee, F, Sr.)
Heather Hutyra (North Texas, F, Sr.)
Jenna Billingsley (Denver, MF, Sr.)
Taryn Hemmings (Denver, MF, Sr.)
Kendall Juett (North Texas, MF, So.)
Jessica Keller (Denver, D, Jr.)
Janeke Simpkins (Florida Atlantic, D, Jr.)
Ingrid Christensen (Middle Tennessee, D, Sr.)
Sam Slover (South Alabama, D, So.)
Kandice Ellis (North Texas, GK, Sr.)
2007 Preseason Player of the Year
Jenna Billingsley (Denver, MF, Sr.)
Arkansas State Quick Facts
Location . . . . . . . . . .Jonesboro, Ark.
Founded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1909
Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,775
Nickname . . . . . . . . . . .Lady Indians
Colors: . . . . . . . . . . .Scarlet & Black
Mascot . . . . . . . . . . . . .Indian Family
Spirit Character . . . . . . . . . . . . .Red
Affiliation . . . . . . . . .NCAA Division I
Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sun Belt
President . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Les Wyatt
Chancellor . . . . . . . .Dr. Robert Potts
Director of Athletics . . .Dr. Dean Lee
SWA . . . . . . . . .Melanie Richardson
Faculty Ath. Rep. . . . .Nonie Wiggins
Athletic Dept. Phone . .870-972-3880
Head Soccer Coach . .Derek Pittman
ASU Record . . . . . . .First Year (3-8)
Career Record . . . . .First Year (3-8)
Assistant Coach . . . . . . .Jason Burr
2006 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17-1
Sun Belt Record . . . . . . .1-9-0 (11th)
Starters Returning/Lost . . . . . . . .8/3
Letterwinners Returning/Lost . . .16/7
Facility . . . . . . . .Indian Soccer Park
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .500
First Year of Soccer . . . . . . . . .2000
All-Time Record . . . . . . . . . .30-98-4
Office Phone . . . . . . . .870-972-2340
Mailing Address . . . . .P.O. Box 1000
State University, AR 72467
Head Coach Derek Pittman. “It was humid
and cloudy and rained a little. But I am so
proud of this team. They rebounded today
and put forth the effort in their performance.”
ULL’s Callie Oliver scored first off the pass
from Courtney Hofland just one minute into
the game. The two teams were tied at 1-1 at
the midway point thanks to an unassisted
goal by Arkansas State’s Anna Kaloghirou in
the 38th minute.
As the second half got underway, ULL’s
Kelli Jestes helped her team take the lead
again with an unassisted goal at 48:13. In the
59th minute, the Ragin’ Cajuns Gayla Foster
took the cross from Stephanie Lynch off the
corner kick and Foster scored the goal.
ASU goalie Brielan Smiechowski recorded
11 saves.
“I’m proud of the passion we showed on
the field,” continued Pittman. “It’s not easy to
battle hard and not get the win. We’ve got to
get back and work harder. We won’t quit and
we will persevere and find ways to get better.”
ODDS AND ENDS: In the current Sun Belt
Conference statistical soccer rankings, goalkeeper Brielan Smiechowski is ranked second in saves per game with 6.50 while Kelly
Goodman is ranked fourth with 6.00.
H H H
Junior Markie McRae scored one goal
against Prairie View to move into third on the
all-time career list. To move to second place,
she will need to score five and 14 to take
over the top spot that is currently held by
Shawna Sparks (2002-05) with 22. McRae
Upcoming Games
October 12
South Alabama at Denver, 4 p.m.
Arkansas State at Western Kentucky, 6 p.m.
La-Lafayette at Florida Atlantic, 6 p.m.
Ark-Little Rock at Middle Tennessee, 7 p.m.
La-Monroe at Florida International, 7 p.m.
Troy at North Texas, 7 p.m.
October 14
La-Lafayette at Florida International, Noon
Troy at Denver, Noon
Ark-Little Rock at Western Kentucky, 1 p.m.
Arkansas State at Middle Tennessee, 1 p.m.
South Alabama at North Texas, 1 p.m.
La-Monroe at Florida Atlantic, 2 p.m.
2007 Arkansas State University Soccer Team
led ASU in goals scored in 2006 with seven.
H H H
Chelsea Hopkins was a standout tennis
player at Seaman High School in Topeka,
Kan.
H H H
Lindsay Moore and Caitlin Wojt were teammates at Collierville, Tenn. High School.
H H H
Pilar Gonzalez, a freshman from Colleyville,
Tenn., worked with a mission group in
Honduras recently.
H H H
Four special seniors were honored at
Arkansas State’s Senior Day for soccer Sept.
23 during the ASU-Troy game. Goalkeepers
Brielan Smiechowski and Kelly Goodman
along with Megan Czepiel and Kathleen
Reagan were recognized in pre-game ceremonies.
NEXT HOME GAME: Arkansas State will be
back on the friendly field at Indian Soccer
Park Oct. 19 when the Lady Indians will host
a tough North Texas team at 3 p.m.
2007 Sun Belt Conference Standings
Western Kentucky
North Texas
Arkansas-Little Rock
Denver
Louisiana-Lafayette
W-L
4-0
4-0
3-1
2-1-1
W4
.750
.625
.500
Louisiana-Monroe
Arkansas State
1.000
1.000
2-2
Middle Tennessee
Florida International
Streak
.625
2-2
Troy
Pct.
2-1-1
South Alabama
Florida Atlantic
Conference
W-L
Overall
Pct.
Streak
.818
W4
W4
9-1-1 .864
W1
8-5
W1
W2
9-2
.615
5-3-3 .591
6-5-2 .538
W7
W1
W1
W2
.500
L1
7-4-1 .625
L1
2-2
.500
W1
5-5-2 .500
W1
1-3
.250
L1
5-8
.385
L1
3-8
.300
1-3
0-4
0-4
.250
.000
.000
L1
L3
L4
L4
5-5-1 .500
4-8
.333
2-6-1 .278
L1
L3
L4
L4