Fall Season Review

Cazenovia, N.Y. - The 2011 Fall season proved to be a successful one for Cazenovia College athletics. The women's volleyball team set individual and team records. The men's soccer team returned to post season play, while the women's soccer team narrowly missed post season play despite a late season resurgence. The cross country team also had success, finishing second in the NEAC Championship.

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Just two years removed from making the NCAA Championship Tournament, Head Coach Eric Bonnier led the 2011 men's soccer program to another sensational season. The Wildcats would finish the season with an overall record of 7-7-3, including an exceptional 6-1-3 mark in NEAC play. Their strong record would secure an impressive number two overall seed in the NEAC Championship Tournament. Several players were recognized as all-conference performers for Cazenovia, including Gregoire Ducasse (Harrison, NY) who was voted on to the second team. Representing the Wildcats on the all-conference third team were senior Logan Spaulding (Copenhagen, NY), freshman Corey McNair (Greece, NY), and goal keeper Riley Battaglini (Endicott, NY).

The women's volleyball team would have a record setting season in 2011. Under the guidance of Head Coach Bryan Bobo, the Wildcats set a new program standard by winning 11 games throughout the season (a new school record). Senior middle hitter Lauren Harder (Oneonta, NY) would also write her name in the Cazenovia College record books. In a 3-0 win over St. Elizabeth on September 18th, Harder would hammer home a school record 21 kills. Performances like this helped her earn a spot on the NEAC all-conference second team.

The 2011 women's soccer team was able to overcome some early adversity and rally behind Head Coach Lauren Pacelli to finish the season strong. The Wildcats would finish the season with a 5-5-2 record in NEAC play, just missing the playoffs. While this years seniors will be missed, the majority of the team will be returning, led by second team all-conference performer Jenna Heffernan (Ballston Spa, NY).

The 2011 men's cross country team did not have the numbers to place in their meets this season, but the heart and determination of these Wildcats bodes well for what is to come in the future. The 2011 women's cross country team excelled on the course this year. Head Coach Erin Kelly, who leads the men's and women's programs, could not be prouder of both teams. The highlight of the women's season was their second place finish at the NEAC Championships. The race also garnered individual honors for Cazenovia runners. Kristen Nicolais (Mahopac, NY) placed on the all-conference first team, while Katie Murray (Scituate, Ma.) earned a spot on the second team. Representing Cazenovia on the third team were Nasrene Shehadeh (Syracuse, NY) and Amy Evans (LaFayette, NY).

Congratulations to the student-athletes and coaches that competed this fall and be sure to get out and support and follow all of the teams this winter. Go Wildcats!