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Senior Megan Johnson defends the ball from Clarke Universitys defender, Jenny Wicks.

Women’s soccer earns first win

Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor September 18, 2017

The women’s soccer team opened up conference play against Clarke University at Liston Stadium on Saturday, defeating the Crusaders 2-1. Baker showed offensive aggression early, scoring in the second...

Junior midfielder Allyson Hertig fights for the ball against University of Science and Arts Aug. 26. The Wildcats lost the season opener 1-2.

Women’s soccer begins new season

Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor August 30, 2017

The Baker women’s soccer team began its season Saturday against the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma with not only new players on the bench, but also a new head coach. New women’s head...

Women’s soccer tournament run ends in semifinals

Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor December 2, 2016
After a 2-0 loss to defending national champion Spring Arbor in the NAIA national tournament semifinals Friday in Orange Beach, Alabama, the Baker women's soccer team ended the season with a 17-4-3 record.
Left: Kady Dieringer assisted on Baker’s first goal, scored by Jenna Lattimer. Right: Krista Hooper scored the game’s winning goal on Wednesday night against Benedictine in the 73rd minute.

Women’s soccer team advances to national semifinals

Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor December 1, 2016
The Baker Wildcats are moving on to the NAIA national semifinals after defeating Benedictine 2-1 Wednesday night in Orange Beach, Alabama.
Senior Krista Hooper led the offensive attack for the Wildcats on Monday with five shots in Bakers 2-1 upset over No. 4 William Carey. Courtesy of Randy Speer

No. 13 women’s soccer upsets No. 4 William Carey

Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor November 28, 2016
The Baker women's soccer team advanced to the NAIA national quarterfinals after a comeback 2-1 victory against William Carey.
Womens soccer punches ticket to Orange Beach in OT win

Women’s soccer punches ticket to Orange Beach in OT win

Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor November 20, 2016
The Baker women's soccer punched its ticket to the national tournament in Orange Beach, Alabama, after a 1-0 overtime win against Our Lady of the Lake Saturday night at Liston Stadium.

No. 13 women fall in Heart semifinal rematch

Story by Jim Joyner, Sports Editor November 17, 2016
After winning their Heart of America Athletic Conference opener at Clarke, the No. 13 Baker women dropped their first game of the season at No. 15 Central Methodist. The Wildcats lost 69-66 and fell to 3-1 overall.

Women’s soccer falls in conference semifinals

Story by Nathalia Barr, Managing Editor November 9, 2016
After two overtimes and a penalty kick shootout, the No. 3 seeded MNU Pioneers knocked the No. 2 seeded Wildcats out of the Heart of America Athletic Conference Tournament on Tuesday night.
Goalie Rachel Hunt jumps to prevent a Missouri Valley goal. Hunt registered a shutout in the game on Oct. 26 at Liston Stadium. Image by Jenna Black.

Women’s soccer team takes unbeaten streak into playoffs

Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor November 3, 2016
The stage is set for the Baker women’s soccer team, which is on a 10-game unbeaten streak, to begin its postseason run in the 2016 Heart of America Athletic Conference Tournament.
Goalie Rachel Hunt jumps to prevent a Missouri Valley goal. Hunt registered a shutout in the game on Oct. 26 at Liston Stadium. Image by Jenna Black.

Senior night for women’s soccer ends with a 2-0 victory

Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor October 28, 2016
The Baker women's soccer team defeated Missouri Valley 2-0 while honoring their seven seniors for senior night at Liston Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 26.
The Baker womens soccer team has scored 14 goals in its last three games, including Sundays win over Mount Mercy. Image by Bailey Conklin.

Women’s soccer improves to 7-1-1 in conference

Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor October 18, 2016
The Baker women's soccer team is now on a three game winning streak heading into its game at Avila University on Wednesday, Oct. 19.

Women’s soccer leads Heart conference

Story by Chad Mullen, Writer October 3, 2016
The Baker University women's soccer team is now 8-3 overall, 4-1 in Heart play after defeating William Penn 2-1. The Wildcats are in first place in the Heart of America Athletic Conference.
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