Women's Soccer Looks to Forward to Solid 2009 Campaign

Published: April 13, 2021

GREENVILLE, Ill. - Entering his eighth season as Greenville College women's soccer coach, Brian McMahon has seen a full spectrum of talent cross his path. Starting with a group that finished with just four wins in 2002, McMahon's teams have steadily improved, breaking virtually every individual and team record en route to 30 victories over the last two seasons and three consecutive years with a regular season record of .500 or better.

Returning to the Lady Panthers this season will be a trio of juniors who were named to the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference all-conference team in 2008.

"With such a veteran group of players returning, I really feel we could beat anyone we play on any given day," said McMahon. "I see my biggest challenge for this year's team as developing a quality team chemistry as we lost several great leaders from last year's team. I think that chemistry will determine the success for how we finish the season."

Leading the group of Greenville returnees is Jackie Sievert, a midfielder from St. Charles, Mo. Sievert earned first team SLIAC honors and was recognized as an NCCAA North Central all-region selection.

Sievert led the Lady Panther scoring attack with 35 points over 20 games. Her 15 assists were more than twice the total of the runner-up (seven assists), and her 10 goals ranked second on the squad. Sievert took a team-leading 91 shots, scoring on 11 percent, and contributed one game-winning goal.

Also returning to the Lady Panthers are SLIAC honorable mention selections Nikki Ziegemeier and Kaitlin Sexton, both of St. Charles, Mo.

Ziegemeier, a forward, tallied nine goals and seven assists for 25 points. Two of her goals were game-winners. Sexton, a defender, posted seven goals and seven assists for 21 points, while also co-anchoring the Greenville College defense.

"I am definitely excited to get underway this year with the women's team," said McMahon. "In recent times we have brought in several great recruiting classes and this year appears to be the same."

The 2009 women's soccer team begins their season on Friday, Sept. 4, with a home game against Milliken at 3 p.m.

For more information, please contact
B.J. Schneck
Sports Information Director
(618) 664-6621
william.schneck@greenville.edu