2004 Game Recaps

The Saint Vincent Lady Bearcat soccer season ended on Saturday afternoon with a playoff loss on the road at Tiffin University.  The final score was 4-0.

"They played hard," said Coach Keith Harmon, "but we just weren't able to score.  It's been a good season, overall."

The loss gives SVC a final record of 10-7-1, equalling the school record for wins in a season. 

Freshman Nicole Mannella, who was unable to play against Tiffin due to an injury, finished the season with a school record 19 goals.  She also tied the all-time record for points in a season with 47.  Her twin sister, Erin, equalled the school record for assists with 15.

Chris Basilone, a junior midfielder, became the school's all-time leader in assists.  Her eleven assists this year give her 36 in three seasons, more than any player in the program's history.

Three seniors have concluded their SVC careers.  Stephanie Hewitson, who was injured and did not play against Tiffin, was a starter throughout the season and played well.  The team's two main defenders, Erin Urick and Tearra Kuhn, also wrapped up their collegiate careers on Saturday.  "All three have been key contributors for us," Harmon said.  "They played hard and will all be missed."

The Saint Vincent Lady Bearcat soccer team dropped a 2-0 decision in Greensburg against rival Seton Hill University.

The loss will force SVC into a road game this weekend in the first round of the American Mideast Conference playoffs.  SVC finishes the season with a conference record of 5-2-1, tied for third place with Roberts Wesleyan College.

The Lady Bearcat soccer team wrapped up the home portion of the regular season with a 3-0 loss at the hands of Mount Vernon Nazarene University, the first place team in the AMC South.

The non-conference loss drops the Lady Bearcats to 10-5-1 overall.  MVNU is now 14-3.

The Saint Vincent Lady Bearcats fought hard for the first 84 minutes, but an errant deflection led to a victory by the visiting Houghton Highlanders, ranked #9 in the nation. The final score was 2-0.

It was a defensive battle for most of the game, with the SVC defense constantly thwarting scoring efforts by the undefeated Houghton team.  However, with six minutes remaining, an attempt by a Highlander to cross the ball in front of the SVC net deflected off a Lady Bearcat defender into the net for a goal.  Less than one minute later, a deflated SVC squad gave up another goal to seal the game.

Jessica Urban played well in the net for SVC but suffered the loss.  "Our entire defense played an unbelievable game," said Coach Keith Harmon.  "What can you say.  They all played so well and then lost on a deflection.  There isn't much you can do about it.  I'm proud of the way we played."

The Lady Bearcats recovered from a 2-1 halftime deficit to defeat Geneva in a divisional road game on Tuesday afternoon.

Chris Basilone's goal with less than two minutes remaining broke a 3-3 tie and gave SVC its fifth conference win.

Nicole Mannella started the scoring with a header off a corner kick from her sister, Erin.  The goal was Nicole's 19th of the season, establishing a new Lady Bearcat recorded, eclipsing the mark of 18 set by Julie Gongaware in 2000.

In the second half, Jenna Hall tied the game at 2-2, assisted by Nicole Mannella and Lindsay Baudoux.  The assist for Mannella gave her 47 points for the season, equalling the school record set by Gongaware in 2000.

Later, Hall returned the favor by setting up Baudoux for SVC's third goal.  Hall, who enjoyed perhaps her best game of the season, also provided the help on Basilone's game winner. 

The win guarantees a spot in the post-season for Saint Vincent.

Freshman Nicole Mannella (Jeannette/Penn-Trafford HS) equalled the Saint Vincent school record for goals in a season by recording a hat trick in a 5-0 victory over Notre Dame College.

Mannella scored three goals, giving her 18 for the season and equalling Julie Gongaware's school record.  Mannella also added an assist.  Lindsay Baudoux (Monroeville/Gateway HS) added a goal and an assist, while Allie Lachat (Williamsport, PA/S.Williamsport HS) added a goal.  Assists were credited to Chris Basilone, Erin Mannella and Jenna Hall.

Jessica Urban and Jen Kalogeris shared the shutout victory in the net for SVC (9-3-1 overall, 4-0-1 American Mideast Conference).

Mannella has now scored 44 points for the season and is closing in on the school record of 47 set by Gongaware in 2000.

Basilone's assist was the 36th of her career.  One week ago, she quietly moved into first place all time in the record books with her 35th assist, surpassing Gongaware, who recorded 34 from 2000-2003.

The Lady Bearcats travelled to Rochester, NY for a game against Roberts Wesleyan College, and after 110 minutes of play -- two 45-minute halves plus two overtime periods -- defense reigned, as neither team was able to score.  Jessica Urban shut out Roberts Wesleyan in the net for SVC.

The Lady Bearcat soccer team remained undefeated in American Mideast Conference play (3-0) with a 10-0 victory on the road Tuesday evening at Carlow University.

Three keepers -- Jessica Urban, Bryn Keator and Jen Kalogeris -- shared duties in the net to record the shutout.

Nicole Mannella and Chris Basilone each scored twice.  Other scorers for SVC were Erin Mannella (1 goal, 3 assists), Jenna Hall (1 goal, 1 assist), Amanda DiAlesandro (1 goal, 1 assist), April Andriscin (1 goal), Lindsay Baudoux (1 goal), Megan Kolosky (2 assists) and Tearra Kuhn (1 assist).

The tenth SVC goal was scored by senior defender Erin Urick.  Urick, who holds the school record for most minutes played in a career, has never missed a minute of a game in four years, but prior to Tuesday's game had never scored a goal, usually anchoring the backfield on defense.

The Lady Bearcats moved into first place in the American Mideast Conference North Division with a 3-0 victory over Ursuline College on the road in Ohio.

SVC (7-3 overall, 2-0 AMC) was backed by a strong defense for the day, led by freshman keeper Jessica Urban who recorded her first career shutout.  "Erin Urick, Tearra Kuhn, Cat Andrews and Ashley Shasko, our entire defense, played very well today," said Coach Keith Harmon.

Allie Lachat, Nicole Mannella and Amanda DiAlesando scored goals for Saint Vincent.  Assists were credited to Chris Basilone (2), Erin Mannella, Nicole Mannella and Alex Brunory.

The Lady Bearcats won their conference opener by a 3-1 score over visiting Daemen College.

Chris Basilone, Nicole Mannella and Erin Mannella each recorded goals for the Lady Bearcats, who are now 6-3 overall. Erin Mannella had a four-point day, also recording two assists.  Stephanie Hewitson added an assist.  Freshman keeper Jessica Urban nearly recorded the shutout, giving up just one goal on a penalty kick.

The Lady Bearcats took a 2-0 lead into the half against Ohio Domincan University and held on for a 3-1 victory. Nicole Mannella scored twice in the first half, first thanks to an assist from her sister, Erin, then off a Chris Basilone pass.

In the second half, Basilone scored with the assist going to Allie Lachat.  Jessica Urban recorded the victory in the net.

The Lady Bearcats defeated the Golden Eagles of Clarion University by a 5-1 score thanks to a team effort.

Nicole Mannella had a six-point day, scoring two goals and adding two assists.  Lindsay Baudoux added a goal and an assist, as did Stephanie Hewitson.  Chris Basilone and Erin Mannella each added two assists, while Ashley Shasko and Allie Lachat each recorded an assist. The fifth Lady Bearcat goal was put in by a Clarion player.

After a scoreless first half, Malone scored two goals midway through the second half to take a 2-0 lead.  The lone SVC goal came on Erin Mannella's corner kick, which was headed into the net by her sister, Nicole. 

Jessica Urban took the loss in goal for the Lady Bearcats, but made several nice saves to keep Saint Vincent in the game.

The Saint Vincent Lady Bearcats won their second straight game on the road in Ohio with a 4-1 victory over Shawnee State.

Goal scorers were Nicole Mannella (2), Erin Mannella and Allie Lachat.  Each of the Mannellas also added an assist, along with Chris Basilone and Stephanie Hewitson.  Jessica Urban earned the victory in goal.

Stephanie Hewitson, a senior midfielder scored twice and added an assist as the Lady Bearcats defeated Urbana University in double overtime on the road, 4-3.

Nicole Mannella opened the scoring with assists going to Chris Basilone and Hewitson.

The trio teamed again, this time for Hewitson's first goal, assisted by Basilone and Mannella. Freshman Erin Manella scored SVC's third goal on a set play direct kick.

In the second overtime, freshman Allie Lachat sent a pass to Hewitson who scored the game-winner for Saint Vincent (2-2).

The Lady Bearcats dropped their second straight game, losing to Salem by a 4-2 score in a game played in heavy rainfall due to the remnants of Hurricane Frances.

Freshman Nicole Mannella scored both SVC goals.  Ashley Shasko assisted on the first goal, while Erin Mannella assisted on the latter.

The Lady Bearcats and the Lady Cavaliers of Walsh battled through a scoreless first half before SVC took control early in the second split.  The Mannella sisters, Nicole and Erin, teamed for the first goal of the game.  Erin was credited with the assist on Nicole's first collegiate goal.  Both freshmen are from Penn-Trafford HS.

Just a few minutes later, Lindsay Baudoux scored for SVC, assisted by Jenna Hall and Stephanie Hewitson to make it 2-0.

However, Walsh battled back to tie the game, 2-2, and it stayed that way until late in the second overtime period, when a Walsh goal ended the game with a 3-2 Lady Cavalier win.

In the season opener on the road in WV, the Lady Bearcats defeated Davis & Elkins by a 2-1 score.  Chris Basilone opened the scoring off an assist from Nicole Mannella.

After D&E tied the score at one, freshman Allie Lachat scored an unassisted goal to put the Lady Bearcats ahead to stay.  Another freshman, Jessica Urban, went the distance in goal to earn her first collegiate victory.  Still another freshman, Erin Mannella, controlled the middle portion of the field, playing well in her first game at SVC.