Mankato, Minn.— The Minnesota State women’s soccer team finished its 15th year 13-5-2 and earned its third consecutive appearance in the NCAA Division II Tournament.
 
NCAA Tournament Recap: The Mavericks went 0-1 in their fifth appearance in the NCAA Tournament.

MSU, seeded fifth, opened up the tournament against fellow NSIC oponent, fourth-seeded, Minnesota Duluth. The match was held Nov. 13, in Denver, Colo, on the campus of Metro State. 

NCAA Central Region Round 1 - Minnesota State 0, Minnesota Duluth 2 -

"Anytime you qualify for the NCAA tournament it's exciting, as well as a reflection of the program and players. Only 48 teams are chosen and the opportunity for us to be one of them is something to value. We will seize this and go forward", said head coach Peter McGahey.

Looking to avenge a loss from the Bulldogs earlier in the season and move on into the second round of tournament play, the Mavericks came into the first period posting three shots with two on goal.  Junior forwardLaura LeberCouncil Bluffs, Iowa) tallied two shots with one on goal. Freshman midfielder Brianne WestOmaha, Neb.) tallied a shot on goal. The bulldogs fought back in the first period earning two goals as the Mavericks end the first period with a two-goal deficit.

Hoping to dominate the second period the Mavericks came up short posting seven shots with only one on goal. Adding the one shot on goal came from senior defender Abby Maxson (Maple Grove, Minn.). The Bulldogs posted three crucial saves to hold the Mavericks scoreless in the second period. Unable to respond to the Bulldogs attack the Mavericks end their 2009 season in Denver, Colo., Friday afternoon.

Senior goalkeeper Sheila Reynolds(St. Charles, Ill.) faced seven shots and tallied three saves in the first period.  Reynolds gave up two quick, tough goals in the first period. Holding the Bulldogs scoreless in the second period, Reynolds tallied two more saves in the second period. Reynolds ends the 2009 season with a save percentage of .852 percent with 75 saves and eight shutout matches. Reynolds also finishes her career with a save percentage of .810 percent with 183 saves and 20 career shutouts.

Minnesota State made their fifth appearance in the NCAA Division II women's soccer tournament and third consecutive trip.

The Mavericks end the 2009 season 13-5-2 overall and 9-3-1 in NSIC. 

For a complete version of the Soccer End of the Year Notes 2009 click HERE