https://mckbearcats.com/rss.aspx?path=wsocLatest news items for McKendree University Athleticsen-us60https://mckbearcats.com/news/2026/10/12/no-16-womens-soccer-clears-william-jewell-4-0-on-senior-day.aspxhttps://mckbearcats.com/news/2026/10/12/no-16-womens-soccer-clears-william-jewell-4-0-on-senior-day.aspxWomen's Soccer

LEBANON, Ill. | Leemon Field - 16th-ranked McKendree University women's soccer (12-2-0, 8-2-0 GLVC) celebrated eight outstanding seniors on Sunday with a dominant showing and victory, 4-0, over the Cardinals of William Jewell. The eight senior Bearcats included Peyton Baker, Emily Baker, Maggie Gleckler, Georgia Cox, Aubrey Andrews, McKenna Hickey, Miranda Malcom, and Zoe Cormier with pregame ceremonies honoring the contributions and successes of the octet. Three players led the Bearcats to the victory with goals, including junior forward Maddie Mauch (x2), senior defender Zoe Cormier, and senior midfielder Georgia Cox while senior goalkeeper Peyton Baker earned the shutout in net. McKendree finishes out its home regular season slate on Wednesday, October 14, against Missouri-St. Louis at 5:00PM.]]>20261011_WSoc_vs WJC_SeniorsMon, 12 Oct 2026 10:27:00 CST1623362https://mckbearcats.com/news/2026/10/8/no-16-womens-soccer-drops-in-final-seconds-in-rolla.aspxhttps://mckbearcats.com/news/2026/10/8/no-16-womens-soccer-drops-in-final-seconds-in-rolla.aspxWomen's Soccer

ROLLA, Mo. | Bailey Stadium - No.16 McKendree University women's soccer dropped its first game in weeks on Wednesday evening, falling to the Miners of Missouri S&T following chaotic, late-game action in its defensive third on a 3-2 final. The Bearcats ferociously came back to knot the game in the second half with a pair of goals by sophomore midfielder Lyla Karolczak, who blasted two strong shots beyond the keeper. McKendree gets back home for its next two with Senior and Alumni Day on Sunday, October 11 at 2:30PM against William Jewell before hosting Missouri-St. Louis on Wednesday, October 14 at 5:00PM.]]>20260927_WSoc_vs Lewis_KarolczakThu, 8 Oct 2026 13:29:00 CST1623354https://mckbearcats.com/news/2026/10/6/womens-soccer-moves-up-to-no-16-nationally-records-12th-straight-double-digit-win-season.aspxhttps://mckbearcats.com/news/2026/10/6/womens-soccer-moves-up-to-no-16-nationally-records-12th-straight-double-digit-win-season.aspxWomen's Soccer

LEBANON, Ill. - McKendree University women's soccer (11-1-0, 7-1-0 GLVC) kept up not only its in-season streak of seven-straight victories but expanded a historical streak of double-digit win campaigns, marking 12-straight while sitting at 13-straight at .500-or-better. The feat pushed the Bearcats up to 16th nationally in the latest IWSOC/United Soccer Coaches poll, as announced by the conglomerate on Tuesday afternoon. McKendree earned its 10th and 11th victories of the year with a pair of 4-1 wins, defeating Truman State and Lewis. The Bearcats hit the road before a two-game home stint, as they head to Rolla, Missouri for a 5:00PM kickoff at Missouri S&T on Wednesday, October 7.]]>20261007_WSoc_Ranking, streak, stat leadersTue, 6 Oct 2026 12:51:00 CST1623344https://mckbearcats.com/news/2026/10/1/no-22-womens-soccer-grounds-flyers-in-four-goal-performance.aspxhttps://mckbearcats.com/news/2026/10/1/no-22-womens-soccer-grounds-flyers-in-four-goal-performance.aspxWomen's Soccer

LEBANON, Ill. | Leemon Field - 22nd-ranked McKendree University women's soccer (11-1-0, 7-1-0 GLVC) dominated its Wednesday evening contest against Lewis behind strong performances across the field, finishing with a 4-1 victory over the Flyers. Junior forward Maddie Mauch set the tone with a pair of goals before graduate midfielder Macie Begley and senior forward Aubrey Andrews each tallied insurance scores for the win. McKendree remains atop the league standings behind 21 points as it enters its bye week with the nest contest coming on Wednesday, October 7, as the Bearcats head to Rolla to face Missouri S&T.]]>20260930_WSoc_vs Lewis_Mauch/E Rogan Thu, 1 Oct 2026 14:46:00 CST1623328https://mckbearcats.com/news/2026/9/30/untitled-story.aspxhttps://mckbearcats.com/news/2026/9/30/untitled-story.aspxWomen's Soccer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A fifth and sixth-straight win over the last week propelled McKendree University women's soccer (10-1-0, 6-1-0 GLVC) up to No.22 in the latest NCAA Division II Women's Soccer National Poll, as announced by United Soccer Coaches and the IWSOC on Tuesday afternoon. The then-No.24 Bearcats trounced Indianapolis, 6-0, on September 23, before putting a leash on the Bulldogs, 4-1, as they sit tied atop the Great Lakes Valley Conference standings and earned a 12th-straight 10-win season and 13th at .500-or-better on September 26. McKendree also earned another GLVC Offensive Player of the Week honor with the wins as Aubrey Andrews garnered the award with seven points on three goals and one assist. McKendree has just one game this week as it plays host to Lewis on September 30 at 5:00PM at Leemon Field.]]>20260929_WSoc_USCxIWSOC PollWed, 30 Sep 2026 11:37:00 CST1623326https://mckbearcats.com/news/2026/9/30/general-mckendree-announces-2026-sports-hall-of-fame-class.aspxhttps://mckbearcats.com/news/2026/9/30/general-mckendree-announces-2026-sports-hall-of-fame-class.aspxFootball, Women's Bowling, Women's Soccer, General

Lebanon, IL - McKendree University announced that four individuals and one team will be inducted into the 2026 Bearcat Sports Hall of Fame.   Former student-athletes Breanna Clemmer (Class of 2021, Women's Bowling), Jarrod Karnes (Class of 2001, Football), Jason Karnes (Class of 2001, Football), Dr. James M. Dennis (Former President) and the 2016 Women's Soccer Team will be honored as part of the Class of 2026.   Dr. Dennis will be recognized during the 2026 Homecoming Alumni Banquet on Friday, October 9, while the remaining members of the Class of 2026 will be honored on Saturday, February 13, 2027, during an awards ceremony at The Hett.   The Sports Hall of Fame recognizes those who, through leadership and character, have made exceptional contributions to the honor and prestige of the university. Honorees can be inducted as former student-athletes, former coaches, or alumni coaches and sports professional.   Details regarding both events and ticket availability will be announced later this fall. For inquiries, please contact alumni@mckendree.edu or call (618) 537-6824.]]>HOF26Take2Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:31:00 CST2823324https://mckbearcats.com/news/2026/9/28/andrews-tallies-second-glvc-offensive-potw-award-for-no-24-womens-soccer.aspxhttps://mckbearcats.com/news/2026/9/28/andrews-tallies-second-glvc-offensive-potw-award-for-no-24-womens-soccer.aspxWomen's Soccer

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. | Great Lakes Valley Conference - Senior forward Aubrey Andrews helped No.24 McKendree University women's soccer to a pair of conference victories over the past week with three goals, an assist, plus a game-winner to earn another Offensive Player of the Week honor from the GLVC, as announced by the league office on Monday. Andrews and the Bearcats clubbed UIndy, 6-0, and Truman State, 4-1, to sit atop league standings at 10-1 overall and 6-1-0 in conference play. McKendree remains at home for its next contest on Wednesday, September 30, facing off against Lewis at 5:00PM at Leemon Field. The Bearcats then have their bye week date (October 3) before hitting the road on October 7 at Missouri S&T.]]>20260928_WSoc_GLVC POTW_AndrewsMon, 28 Sep 2026 14:49:00 CST1623320https://mckbearcats.com/news/2026/8/26/womens-soccer-the-finale-strange-announces-retirement-at-conclusion-of-2026-campaign-after-nearly-four-decades-of-success.aspxhttps://mckbearcats.com/news/2026/8/26/womens-soccer-the-finale-strange-announces-retirement-at-conclusion-of-2026-campaign-after-nearly-four-decades-of-success.aspxWomen's Soccer, General

LEBANON, Ill. - With the 2026 campaign for McKendree University Women's soccer set to kick off this week, the Bearcats prepare for not just their adversaries but also the capstone to the career of head coach Tim Strange. Strange, who enters his 28th season at the helm of the women's program and his 37th overall, will officially retire and relinquish the reins following the 2026 season. "It has been an honor to build and lead this program for so long. The athletes I have had the privilege to coach have allowed us to create a national brand in women's soccer and I can't wait to finish my career with another incredible season this fall.", said Strange. McKendree gets its season under way on August 27 with a road test at Saginaw Valley State before coming home to Leemon on August 30 and September 1 against Union (Tenn.) and Delta State while finishing non-conference play at Christian Brothers on September 3.]]>20260826_WSoc_Strange Retirement_The FinaleWed, 26 Aug 2026 19:19:00 CST2823226https://mckbearcats.com/news/2026/9/27/cormier-fires-winner-for-no-24-womens-soccer-in-victory-over-truman-state.aspxhttps://mckbearcats.com/news/2026/9/27/cormier-fires-winner-for-no-24-womens-soccer-in-victory-over-truman-state.aspxWomen's Soccer

LEBANON, Ill. | Leemon Field - The 24th-ranked Bearcats used a strong second half with four goals by four players on the day as McKendree University women's soccer defated Truman State, 4-1. McKendree found the game winner in the 50th minute with senior defender Zoe Cormier finding the back of the net off a corner, marking Cormier's first game-winning-goal of the 2026 campaign. The Bearcats remain at Leemon for their next game with the Flyers of Lewis University coming to Lebanon for a battle on Wednesday, September 30, at 5:00PM.]]>20260926_WSoc_vs Truman_Cormier/KarolczakSun, 27 Sep 2026 14:28:00 CST1623316https://mckbearcats.com/news/2026/9/25/WSoc-vs-Indy.aspxhttps://mckbearcats.com/news/2026/9/25/WSoc-vs-Indy.aspxWomen's Soccer

LEBANON, Ill. | Leemon Field - 24th-ranked McKendree University women's soccer (9-1-0, 5-1-0 GLVC) was locked and loaded for its Wednesday evening battle against the University of Indianapolis, firing away with a 6-0 victory behind two multi-goal performances. The Bearcats were led by senior forward Aubrey Andrews, who tallied the game-winner and an insurance goal, as well as junior forward Maddie Mauch, who collected a pair of goals in the win. McKendree looks to stay on track with another home bout on Saturday, September 26, at 12:00PM against Truman State at Leemon Field in Lebanon.]]>20260923_WSoc_vs UIndy_AndrewsFri, 25 Sep 2026 09:30:00 CST1623311