Mueller, Vasy Named to All-Region Team
Seniors Rachel Mueller and Sam Vasy have been named to the 2013 NSCAA/Continental Tire NCAA Division III All-Great Lakes Region Third Team, announced on Wednesday.
ERIE, Pa. – Seniors Rachel Mueller (Shaler, PA/Shaler) and Sam Vasy (North Huntingdon, PA/Norwin) have been named to the 2013 NSCAA/Continental Tire NCAA Division III All-Great Lakes Region Third Team, announced on Wednesday.
It is the first time Mueller and Vasy have earned All-Region honors. Mueller also became the program's first player to earn Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) Defender of the Year this season. The two-time All-Conference choice, anchored the defense that allowed 1.17 goals per game and helped the team earn eight shutouts.
Vasy caps her career on the All-Region team after earning All-AMCC accolades three of her four years. The midfielder had her best season with nine goals and six assists for 24 points to be named to the All-Conference first team. Vasy finished her career with 16 goals and 16 assists for 48 points, along with seven game-winning goals.
The Lions won their third straight AMCC Championship and had the second-most wins in a season with 15. Behrend advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive year, falling to No. 7 Ithaca, 3-0.