About the ncac14About the NCAC<strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Wesleyan</strong> <strong>University</strong> is a charter member ofthe North Coast Athletic Conference, which began competitionin the 1984-85 academic year. Other chartermembers are Allegheny College, Case Western Reserve<strong>University</strong>, Denison <strong>University</strong>, Kenyon College, OberlinCollege and the College of Wooster. Earlham Collegeand Wittenberg <strong>University</strong> joined the NCAC in 1988, andHiram College and Wabash College joined the NCAC in1998.The NCAC’s 10 members believe academic andathletic excellence can co-exist, with no undue overemphasison athletics. They also believe the principle ofbalance is important in athletic programs at the DivisionIII level, with no “major” or “minor” sports in comparisonwith any other, but all equally worthwhile. Equityfor both men’s and women’s sports is a founding andstandard principle. The NCAC’s 22 championship sportsincludes 11 for men and 11 for women, the latter figureleading all Division III conferences in the country. Whenat least 5 Conference institutions sponsor a varsitysport, the NCAC conducts championship play and honorsthe champion.The NCAC in BriefExecutive Director >> Dennis CollinsOffice Phone >> (440) 871-8100Home Phone >> (440) 892-1904Assistant Director >>Assistant Director >>Keri Alexander LuchowskiSue PenickaFax Machine >> (440) 871-4221Mailing Address >> PO Box 16679, Cleveland, OH 44116e-mail >>Home Page >>ncac@northcoast.orghttp://www.northcoast.orgFounded >> February, 1983Conference Colors >>Championship Sports >>Red, White and Blue22 (11 men, 11 women)During the NCAC’s 24 years of competition, theleague has established itself as one of the most competitivein the nation. A total of 45 teams in all 22 sports,and all 10 NCAC schools, were represented in nationalcompetition last year, with 2 teams winning NCAADivision III championships to raise the conference’s 24-year total to 57. In addition, 184 student-athletes fromaround the league earned All-America and/or AcademicAll-America ® honors.CYNTHIA HOLLIDAYSenior Women’s Administrator<strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Wesleyan</strong> <strong>University</strong> has been in the forefrontof establishing excellence and equity in the athleticarena for both men and women. <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Wesleyan</strong> was oneof the founding institutions of the National CollegiateAthletic Association (NCAA). In the early 1980s, MaryParker, a coach and administrator at <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Wesleyan</strong>,played an integral role in founding the CentennialConference, the first conference in the nation formedspecifically for women’s athletics. In 1983, <strong>Ohio</strong><strong>Wesleyan</strong> became a charter member of the North CoastAthletic Conference (NCAC). The NCAC’s foundingphilosophy includes both sport and gender equity aswell as a firm commitment to academics. The NCACconducts championships in 22 sports, 11 for men and 11for women. <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Wesleyan</strong>’s Athletic Hall of Fame wasone of the first to induct both men and women. <strong>Ohio</strong><strong>Wesleyan</strong> <strong>University</strong> will continue the commitment toexcellence, academically, athletically and with sport andgender equity a priority.<strong>2008</strong> OWU Women’s Soccer
<strong>2008</strong> OWU Women’s Soccer2007 in Review<strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Wesleyan</strong> 2, Eastern 0Sept. 1 at Virginia Beach, Va.Michelle Corbett and Allie Cozzone scored goals to lead<strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Wesleyan</strong> past Eastern in the first round of the OrthopaedicAssociates of Virginia Classic, hosted by Virginia<strong>Wesleyan</strong> College. Corbett scored in the 18th minute andCozzone added an insurance goal in the 67th minute.SCORING LEADERS: Corbett, Cozzone 1-0.SAVES: Gary 7.SHOTS: Eastern 18, <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Wesleyan</strong> 6.<strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Wesleyan</strong> 1, Virginia <strong>Wesleyan</strong> 1Sept. 2 at Virginia Beach, Va.Meredith Gerrick scored to give <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Wesleyan</strong> a 1-0lead, but the fourth-ranked Marlins came back to tie thegame and the teams battled through a pair of scorelessovertimes in the championship game of the Orthopaedic Associatesof Virginia Classic. The Marlins outshot the Bishops,6-1, during the 2 overtime periods, but Ali Gary kept the gamealive by making 4 saves during the extra sessions.SCORING LEADERS: Gerrick 1-0, Steger 0-1.SAVES: Gary 12.SHOTS: Virginia <strong>Wesleyan</strong> 21, <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Wesleyan</strong> 11.<strong>Ohio</strong> Northern 6, <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Wesleyan</strong> 3Sept. 5 at AdaGerrick scored to erase a 1-0 deficit, but the Polar Bearsscored the next 3 goals and held off an <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Wesleyan</strong> rallyto take a non-conference decision.SCORING LEADERS: Gerrick 1-1; Cozzone, Corbett 1-0.SAVES: Gary 6, VanHoey 3.SHOTS: <strong>Ohio</strong> Northern 24, <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Wesleyan</strong> 17.Capital 1, <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Wesleyan</strong> 0Sept. 8 at Roy Rike FieldThe Crusaders scored in the 57th minute to edge <strong>Ohio</strong><strong>Wesleyan</strong> in the Bishops’ home opener.SAVES: Gary 3.SHOTS: <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Wesleyan</strong> 15, Capital 8.<strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Wesleyan</strong> 3, Mount St. Joseph 2Sept. 13 at CincinnatiLindsey Macklin scored the game-winner in the secondovertime to lift <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Wesleyan</strong> over the Lions in non-conferenceplay. Macklin had scored to erase a 1-0 deficit andCorbett scored for a 2-1 Bishop lead in the 15th minute.SCORING LEADERS: Macklin 2-0, Corbett 1-0.SAVES: Gary 9.SHOTS: <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Wesleyan</strong> 25, Mount St. Joseph 16.<strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Wesleyan</strong> 3, DePauw 1Sept. 15 at Roy Rike FieldMegan Quinn scored to put the Bishops ahead to stayand Gerrick added a goal and an assist to help put thegame out of reach as <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Wesleyan</strong> defeated the Tigersin non-conference action. Macklin was named NCACPlayer of the Week for her efforts in the Mount St. Josephand DePauw games.SCORING LEADERS: Gerrick 1-1; Corbett, Quinn 1-0.SAVES: Gary 1, VanHoey 3.SHOTS: <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Wesleyan</strong> 19, DePauw 10.<strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Wesleyan</strong> 1, Wilmington 1Sept. 19 at WilmingtonCozzone scored to wipe out a 1-0 deficit, but the Bishopsand Quakers played to a tie in non-conference action.<strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Wesleyan</strong> evened the game in the 80th minute whenMacklin sent the ball to Cozzone, who scored inside thenear post.SCORING LEADERS: Cozzone 1-0, Macklin 0-1.SAVES: Gary 5.SHOTS: <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Wesleyan</strong> 17, Wilmington 14.Messiah 5, <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Wesleyan</strong> 0Sept. 22 at Roy Rike FieldThe Falcons broke a scoreless tie midway throughthe first half and erupted for 4 second-half goals to takea non-conference win. The win was Messiah’s first in 4meetings in the series against <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Wesleyan</strong>, which datesto 1992.SAVES: Gary 8.SHOTS: Messiah 22, <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Wesleyan</strong> 9.<strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Wesleyan</strong> 2, Otterbein 0Sept. 26 at Roy Rike FieldCorbett scored the game-winning goal in the fifthminute and Gerrick added a crucial insurance goal thathelped <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Wesleyan</strong> defeat the Cardinals in non-conferenceaction.SCORING LEADERS: Corbett, Gerrick 1-0; Winant 0-1.SAVES: Gary 9.SHOTS: Otterbein 19, <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Wesleyan</strong> 7.<strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Wesleyan</strong> 2, Kenyon 2Sept. 29 at GambierCorbett scored twice as the Bishops took a 2-0 lead,but the defending NCAC champion Ladies rallied to tiethe score and the teams played to a 2-2 deadlock in theirconference opener. Corbett tallied unassisted goals in the33rd and 52nd minutes. Corbett was named NCAC Playerof the Week for her efforts in the Otterbein and Kenyongames.SCORING LEADERS: Corbett 2-0.SAVES: Gary 7.SHOTS: Kenyon 21, <strong>Ohio</strong> <strong>Wesleyan</strong> 13.2007 oWU REView15