Butler Named WVU Athlete of the Week
October 26, 2009 04:38 PM | General
October 26, 2009
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| Kerri Butler |
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Junior women’s soccer player Kerri Butler has been named WVU’s athlete of the week for her outstanding play over the weekend. The Mountaineers tied at UConn, 0-0, and won at Providence, 1-0.
Butler made 15 saves and faced 12 corner kicks over the two matches. She logged all 200 minutes over the weekend, making a career-high nine saves and facing six corner kicks against UConn. It was only the third time UConn has been shutout this season.
Yesterday, Butler recorded six saves and faced six corner kicks against Providence.
The Fredericksburg, Va., native recorded her ninth and 10th shutouts of the season – the sixth and seventh of BIG EAST play. She improved her goals-against average to 0.60 on the season. Butler has guided a WVU defense that has allowed only two goals in the last 670 minutes of play (seven games).
This Week in Cross Country
The No. 4 West Virginia University cross country team is set to return to action on Saturday, Oct. 31, with the BIG EAST Championship in Kenosha, Wis. ... the race is set for 12:50 p.m. ET.
Last Week in Cross Country
The team did not compete last week.
Notes and Quotes
Senior All-American Keri Bland led the team at the Oct. 16 Penn State National Invitational with a second-place finish, as she crossed the line at 20:22 … she was followed by senior Marie-Louise Asselin who finished fourth (20:36), while senior Clara Grandt finished fifth (20:38) … also racing well and scoring for the Mountaineers was Sarah-Anne Brault who finished ninth (20:59), Kaylyn Christopher who finished 12th (21.02), and Kate Harrison and Jessica O’Connell, who finished in 14th (21:07) and 19th (21:20) … this is the second-straight year the Mountaineers have won the Penn State National Invitational … so far this season, WVU has finished first in three of four races and second in one.
This Week in Rifle
The Mountaineers will play host to the WVU Open Oct. 30 - Nov. 1 at the WVU Rifle Range ... results from this weekend will not count towards records or NCAA qualifications.
Last Season in Rifle
The Mountaineers were idle last week.
Notes and Quotes
The Mountaineers opened the defense of their 2009 NCAA Championship with a perfect 4-0 record, having recorded wins over Air Force, Great American Rifle Conference (GARC) foe Nebraska, Ohio State and Akron ... WVU has yet to lose a discipline match this year … WVU returns to the range and opens its 2009-10 home schedule on Nov. 14, when it plays host to GARC opponent Army at the WVU Rifle Range at 8 a.m.
This Week in Rowing
WVU will continue its fall season on Oct. 31, at the Head of the Occoquan, in Fairfax, Va.
Last Week in Rowing
The Mountaineers were idle last week.
Notes and Quotes
WVU last competed Oct. 10, at the Head of the Mon in Morgantown, W.Va. … the team ‘A’ boat took the title in the open eight competition with a time of 19:23 … the team ‘B’ boat finished in fourth place with a time of 20:06 … the Mountaineers earned three top-six finishes in the open four race with times of 21:04, 21:23 and 21:40.
This Week in Men’s Soccer
The Mountaineers wrap up the regular season this week … WVU will play its final home match on Wednesday, Oct. 28, against Providence on “Senior Night” … kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. … WVU then travels to Seton Hall on Saturday, Oct. 31, for the last regular-season contest … kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
Last Week in Men’s Soccer
WVU went 0-1-1 last week, tying 23rd-ranked Ohio State, 0-0, on the road, and falling to Georgetown at home, 2-1 … the Buckeyes and the Mountaineers finished with 11 shots apiece on Oct. 21 … WVU held a 1-0 lead over Georgetown on Oct. 24, but the Hoyas scored two goals in the final 15 minutes of regulation to earn the win … the loss snapped WVU’s nine-match unbeaten streak.
Notes and Quotes
Four different Mountaineers tallied two shots apiece against Ohio State … redshirt junior goalkeeper Zach Johnson made six saves en route to his ninth shutout of the season in the tie against OSU … the Mountaineers used five substitutes in the game, but had seven players record more than 100 minutes in the tie … freshman Uwem Etuk scored WVU’s lone goal against Georgetown in the 26th minute … freshmen Abel “Shadow” Sebele and Travis Pittman earned assists on the play … Sebele leads the team with five assists … WVU out-shot Georgetown, 13-9, and held a 6-1 advantage in corner kicks.
This Week in Women’s Soccer
WVU earned the No. 3 seed in the BIG EAST American Division with its win over Providence yesterday, a Syracuse win over USF and Pitt’s win over UConn … the Mountaineers now travel to Piscataway, N.J., to take on Rutgers, the No. 2 seed in the BIG EAST National Division … the game will take place at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, at Yurcak Field.
Last Week in Women’s Soccer
WVU played to a thrilling 0-0 double-overtime draw at Connecticut on Oct. 23 … West Virginia had game-winning chances from freshman midfielder Caroline Szwed and all-BIG EAST forward Megan Mischler in the first overtime session with both sending balls high over the goal … Mountaineer goalkeeper Kerri Butler was brilliant in goal, playing her best match of the season in making a career-high nine saves in the team’s 10th shutout of the season … the junior came up with huge saves in every period, most notably at the end of regulation and in the waning seconds of the match … after a slow first half, WVU turned the heat up offensively in the second, taking 10 shots in the first 20 minutes and finishing with a 22-21 edge in shots … Mischler scored her team-leading fifth goal of the season to lead West Virginia to a 1-0 win at Providence on Oct. 25 … the win helped coach Nikki Izzo-Brown earn her 200th career victory … Mischler’s goal came at the 19:59 mark on a volley over Providence goalkeeper Jill Schott from eight yards out ... WVU finished with 12 shots, while Providence totaled 11 … WVU’s defense, led by Nicole Mailloux, did not allow a Providence shot until the 34th minute … Butler was strong again in goal, picking up her sixth shutout in the last seven matches … the Mountaineers have allowed only two goals in the last 670 minutes of play.
Notes and Quotes
Coach Nikki Izzo-Brown earned her 200th career win with Sunday’s victory at Providence … in 15 seasons, the 14th-year WVU coach owns a career record of 200-80-31 (includes one season at West Virginia Wesleyan) … reigning BIG EAST Midfielder of the Year Carolyn Blank set the school record for most career starts with 88 yesterday, passing former All-Americans Chrissie Abbott and Lisa Stoia.
This Week in Swimming & Diving
The West Virginia University swimming and diving teams are idle.
Last Week in Swimming & Diving
Both the men and women traveled to Penn State on Oct. 24, where the men fell to the Nittany Lions, 145-96, while the women’s team fell to Penn State, 75-38 and defeated Colgate, 74-39 ... the men recorded four first-place finishes, including senior Brandon Robinson (twice), junior George Farquhar and freshman Hugh Simmonds ... on the women’s side, senior Kayla Andrews (twice) and freshmen Rachael Burnett (twice) and Robyn Matthews each finished in first place.
Notes and Quotes
“After a slow start we had great second and third sessions. Though we knew Penn State would be tough up front in the medley relay and the mile, I was pleased with our 200 freestyle events and that helped up get back into the meet.” - coach Vic Riggs
This Week in Tennis
The tennis team’s fall season is complete.
Last Week in Tennis
The WVU tennis season was completed Oct. 22-25, in Blacksburg, Va., at the ITA Regionals, where senior Stephanie LaFortune and redshirt junior Monique Burton represented the Mountaineers ... the duo finished the tournament with a 1-1 record in the doubles competition after winning 8-6 against Howard’s Brittney Morgan and Alyssa Works, then falling short to Virginia’s No. 4 seed, Lindsey Hardenbergh and Erin Vierra, in an 8-1 match … LaFortune earned WVU’s first Regionals win in over five years against Pitt’s Shannon Benic in a 6-3, 6-1, match in the qualifying singles competition.
Notes and Quotes
“Despite some losses, the girls have been able to get a lot of playing time down here. This weekend was a great opportunity for both of them.” - coach Marc Walters
This Week in Volleyball
The West Virginia University volleyball team (13-11, 3-6) returns to the road on Friday, Oct. 30, and travels to Storrs, Conn., for a conference match with UConn at 7 p.m. … the Mountaineers then continue action with a 2 p.m. match at St. Johns on Sunday, Nov. 1.
Last Week in Volleyball
The Mountaineers fell to Pitt in their only match of the week on Friday … the Panthers defeated the Mountaineers in a 3-0 (25-19, 25-23, 25-20) match.
Notes and Quotes
Senior outside hitter Kristina Gallahan led the Mountaineers with 11 kills and a .280 hitting percentage, while also adding three crucial service aces … sophomore setter Kari Post led the Mountaineers with 29 assists and seven digs … junior libero Bonnie West also had a good match with 15 digs.
