The Eagles earned a tough 1-0 win over the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point on Saturday, November 22, to earn their date with Sectional hosts.

Senior Ashley Hackman finished her career as Eastern’s career leader in points and assists.  The native of Perkasie, PA, finished the 2008 season with 17 goals, 8 assists and 42 points.  In 2007, Hackman set a single-season assist mark of 21, scored 12 goals, and was named to the following teams: NSCAA 2nd Team All-American, NSCAA 1st All-Mid-Atlantic, PAC Player of the Year and Academic All-PAC.

“It was a joy to have been around this group of players for the last four years,” Head Coach Dan Mouw said.  “They make me laugh a lot, and they sometimes make me lose sleep. As a team, we share joys and sorrows, and the relationships of this team will last beyond the final whistle.”

With their 17-6 finish this year, the 11 seniors on the team finish their college careers with a 60-25-1 career mark. They have gone 36-10 over the past two years, including an 8-2 mark in post-season competition. The 12-game winning streak that ended Sunday also represents a new standard for Eastern women's soccer.

“The 11 seniors on our roster each bring something different to the team and will be missed,” Mouw said.  “As a coach, it will take some time to process looking out on the field and not seeing the class of 2009. I take great encouragement in knowing that the group will stay close and that as they join the ranks of our alumni they will see their legacy in every player who puts on the maroon and white in the years to come.”

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