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Women’s Soccer: Squad’s tournament run concludes with loss to Wheaton

By George Sitaras, Staff Writer • December 4, 2011

The women's soccer team ended its season coming up short in a Final Four contest against eighth-ranked Wheaton College yesterday in San Antonio, Texas. The Bombers appeared in the semifinals for the first since 1998.

South Hill squad set to square off in Final Four

By George Sitaras, Staff Writer • November 30, 2011

Less than one month after earning an at-large bid to the NCAA playoffs, the women’s soccer team is among the final four teams competing for a national championship.

Women’s Soccer: Squad advances to Final Four for first time since ’98

By George Sitaras, Staff Writer • November 21, 2011

The women's soccer team defeated two opponents on Carp Wood Field over the weekend to make its first trip to the Final Four since 1998.

Women’s Soccer: South Hill squad takes down NCAA Tournament host Ohio Northern

By George Sitaras, Staff Writer • November 14, 2011

After beating Illinois-Wesleyan University on Saturday, the women's soccer team defeated the no. 22 Ohio Northern University Polar Bears 1-0 in the regional finals yesterday.

Women’s Soccer: Bombers squeeze by Illinois-Wesleyan in NCAA region semifinals

By George Sitaras, Staff Writer • November 13, 2011

The women's soccer team played its first game of the NCAA Championship Tournament yesterday and narrowly prevailed over Illinois Wesleyan University with a 2-1 overtime victory.

Team earns playoff bid despite conference flub

By George Sitaras, Staff Writer • November 10, 2011

The women’s soccer team’s 2011 season nearly ended after it was upset in the semifinals of the Empire 8 Conference Tournament over the weekend, but the Bombers clinched an at-large bid to the NCAA playoffs.

Women’s Soccer: Bombers cap off strong regular season

By George Sitaras, Staff Writer • October 30, 2011

The women's soccer team beat visiting Rochester Institute of Technology 3-2 in its last regular season game on Saturday.

Forward approaches milestones with humility

By George Sitaras, Staff Writer • October 25, 2011

Junior Rachael Palladino’s passion for soccer has been challenged throughout her two and a half seasons as a forward on the women’s soccer team. But she has responded to each obstacle with diligence and humility to become one of the program’s most prolific players.

Women’s Soccer: Squad draws against Nazareth College

By George Sitaras, Staff Writer • October 22, 2011

The women's soccer team played 120 minutes today against Nazareth College in Rochester, N.Y., leaving Golden Flyers Stadium without a goal in a scoreless tie. It was the Bombers' final Empire 8 Conference matchup of the season.

Women’s Soccer: Bombers edge Elmira College in closing minutes

By George Sitaras, Staff Writer • October 19, 2011

After falling to Stevens Institute of Technology last week, the women's soccer team had a 10-day layoff to prepare for yesterday's match against Elmira College. The Blue and Gold improved their record to 9–2–2 on the season and 5–1 in the Empire 8 Conference with a 2-1 win.

Women’s Soccer: South Hill squad falls to Stevens in overtime

By George Sitaras, Staff Writer • October 9, 2011

The women's soccer team fell to Stevens Institute of Technology by a score of 2-1 yesterday on Carp Wood Field after two overtime periods. Stevens took the first lead of the game in the 32nd minute to go up 1-0. The Ducks would hold onto that lead for the majority of the game until the…

Women’s Soccer: Bombers bury Alfred

By George Sitaras, Staff Writer • October 8, 2011

The Bombers looked rebounded from their first loss of the season, shutting out Alfred University 7-0 yesterday on Carp Wood Field. The Blue and Gold completely blitzed the Saxons in the first half, scoring seven goals in the first 45 minutes of play and outshooting the Saxons 16-1 over that duration. Junior forward Rachael Palladino…