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2009 Soccer
2008 Review
Siena enjoyed one of the most successful and recognized The team didn’t just rely on offense to win games. Its defense
seasons in program history in 2008. They set program records gave up 15 goals the entire season (tied for first in the league
for wins (13) and made a return trip to the MAAC Tournament, with Fairfield) and ranked second in the league with a 0.79
the first time it was held in Loudonville. It began with a dominant goals against average. Another crucial newcomer, freshman
start to the season, the best in program history, where Siena went goalkeeper Laura Ettinger, finished the season second in the
8-0-2 in the team’s first 10 games and remained undefeated league in GAA (0.72) and save percentage (.859) and recorded
through non-conference play. They opened the season with eight shutouts while making all 19 starts. She had a stunning
home wins against Rhode Island (2-1), Youngstown State (2-1) .892 save percentage against league opponents. Ettinger, a
and put on a clinic against their cross-town rival UAlbany (4-0). MAAC All-Rookie Team selection, allowed one goal or less in
15 games.
Much of the team’s success came from its high-powered offense
and the immediate production from the incoming recruiting The back line was led by senior captain Shana Brady. A great
class. The Saints led the league with 1.95 goals per game and ball winner, the center back was technically talented and could
were second with 1.68 assists per game. Freshman sensation move the ball to Siena’s potent playmakers. The other center
Ashleigh Barone, a local product from Clifton Park and graduate back slot was filled in seamlessly by freshman Maren Serafine
of Shenendehowa High School, burst on to the collegiate soccer who played like an upperclassmen in a pressure position. Outside
scene. She scored six goals in her first three games, including backs Samantha Butzke and Jenna Placke consistently shut-
all three game-winning goals. She went on to lead the league down opponents’ attackers and bolstered the back line.
with 15 goals and 35 points and capture MAAC Rookie of the
Year. On September 21, she tallied five points against Army,
including scoring the game-winner in the 90th minute.
Sophomore transfer Maria DeMatteo also had
success up front. She ranked second on the team
with seven goals and 17 points. DeMatteo had a
banner week when she wrapped up MAAC and
ECAC Offensive Player of the Week honors on
September 30. She scored the game-winning
goal at Holy Cross, scored a goal and had three
assists vs. Long Island University and tallied the
team’s lone goal in a 1-1 tie against Wagner. She
earned a spot on the All-MAAC Second Team at
the end of the season.
Of course, the offense started with the midfield.
Center mids Cara Riley and Tabitha Tice pulled
the strings and controlled play while outside mids
Chelsea Maguire and Lindsay Tegas attacked
from the width. Those four players started all 19
games in the midfield. Riley had five goals and
four assists on the season, including the game-
winner (a penalty kick) against Fairfield that gave
Siena sole possession of second place on
October 19.
Jenna Placke
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