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2019 Women's Soccer News

Former UD Women's Soccer Player, Deitschel, Continues her FCA Impact
Former UD Women's Soccer Player, Deitschel, Continues her FCA Impact

May 31, 2020

ARDEN HILLS, Minn. – Samantha (Sam) Deitschel was a member of the University of Dallas women’s soccer team from 2015-2018, playing two seasons and serving as a student assistant the last two. While at UD, Deitschel received a suggestion of starting Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). It was her junior year where Deitschel took action with other leaders on campus to launch a successful FCA huddle at Dallas.

2019-20 UD Athletics End of Year Slideshow
2019-20 UD Athletics End of Year Slideshow

May 22, 2020

A thank you to the Crusaders of the University of Dallas that were part of the 2019-20 season!

39 UD Fall Student-Athletes Named to the SCAC Academic Honor Roll
39 UD Fall Student-Athletes Named to the SCAC Academic Honor Roll

January 30, 2020

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) announced its Student-Athlete Academic Honor Roll today for the 2019 fall term. The conference named 458 student-athletes among 10 affiliated institutions. The University of Dallas placed 39 student-athletes across five fall sponsored sports including: men’s cross country, women’s cross country, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, and volleyball.

UD Athletics Participates in 2nd Annual Blue Christmas on Thursday
UD Athletics Participates in 2nd Annual Blue Christmas on Thursday

December 12, 2019

IRVING, Texas – The University of Dallas Athletics Department partnered with the Irving Police and Fire Department for the second annual Blue Christmas at the school.

Five Named to SCAC 2019 Fall All-Sportsmanship Team
Five Named to SCAC 2019 Fall All-Sportsmanship Team

December 05, 2019

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) today announced its 12th annual fall All-Sportsmanship teams. A total of 47 student-athletes were selected to the 2019 squad in the sports of men’s cross country, women’s cross country, men’s soccer, women’s soccer and volleyball.

Mencacci (2nd Team); Lien Le (3rd Team) Named to United Soccer Coaches All-Region
Mencacci (2nd Team); Lien Le (3rd Team) Named to United Soccer Coaches All-Region

December 03, 2019

IRVING, Texas – A pair of University of Dallas women’s soccer players, Alyssa Mencacci (League City, Texas) and May Lien Le (Katy, Texas), were named to the United Soccer Coaches Division III All-West Region Teams. Mencacci was named All-West Region Second Team, while Lien Le got tabbed All-West Region Third Team. This was the first time the duo received All-Region accolades and first for the UD Women’s Soccer Program.

Duran Named to the 2019 SCAC All-Tournament Team
Duran Named to the 2019 SCAC All-Tournament Team

November 13, 2019

GEORGETOWN, Texas – On Wednesday, the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) Women’s Soccer All-Tournament Team was released as part of the weekly conference release. The University of Dallas placed Elisa Duran (Pomona, Calif.) on the team.

Crusaders Fall to No. 1 Seed Trinity University in SCAC Semifinal Match
Crusaders Fall to No. 1 Seed Trinity University in SCAC Semifinal Match

November 10, 2019

GEORGETOWN, Texas – 4th-seeded University of Dallas women’s soccer team concluded its 2019 season with a 2-0 setback to top-seeded Trinity University on Saturday. Dallas (10-7-2) withstood the first 18 shots the Tigers (15-3-0), which included 13 in the first half. Olivia Severson (La Crosse, Wis.) made eight saves and the team had a stop of its own before the first Trinity goal was made at the 55:55-minute mark by Molly Sheridan.

USCAA National All-Academic Team Released; 12 Crusaders Placed on the List
USCAA National All-Academic Team Released; 12 Crusaders Placed on the List

November 09, 2019

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – The University of Dallas placed 12 people on the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) National All-Academic Team. To be eligible, student-athletes must have at least a 3.5 Cumulative GPA and be a sophomore or higher in eligibility status. Dallas had members listed from its cross country (nine from women and men) and soccer (three combined) programs.

Severson Headlines with USCAA All-Americans 1st Team; Mencacci and Lien Le take 2nd Team and Orozco named Honorable Mention
Severson Headlines with USCAA All-Americans 1st Team; Mencacci and Lien Le take 2nd Team and Orozco named Honorable Mention

November 09, 2019

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – The United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) released the 2019 Women’s Soccer All-Americans on Friday night. Olivia Severson (La Crosse, Wis.) headlined a quartet of players from the University of Dallas women’s soccer team with a First Team selection. Alyssa Mencacci (League City, Texas) and May Lien Le (Katy, Texas) qualified for the Second Team All-Americans list. Gigi Garcia Orozco (San Antonio, Texas) was tabbed with an Honorable Mention All-American.