EDISON, NJ – Highlighted by Preseason All-MAAC selection
Ellie Sciancalepore (Randolph, NJ /Randolph), the Rider University women's soccer team was picked to finish fifth in the MAAC by the league's coaches, the league office today announced. Quinnipiac is the preseason favorite, receiving 6 of 11 first-place votes and 115 points.
Fairfield (112), Niagara (90), and Canisius (73) followed the Bobcats in the preseason poll, ahead of the Broncs who finished with 70 points. Iona (67), Marist (50), Siena (41), Mount St Mary's (38), Saint Peter's (36), and Manhattan (34) rounded out the preseason rankings.
Sciancalepore, was a massive bright spot for the Broncs last year earning a First Team All-MAAC selection, and winning the MAAC Golden Glove award for top Keeper in the conference. Sciancalepore posted a 1.32 GAA and an .829 save percentage with six shutouts playing every minute of every game the Broncs played in 2022.
The Broncs open the 2022 season on Thursday, Aug. 17, vs. Wagner. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. at Ben Cohen Field.
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2023 Women's Soccer Preseason Coaches' Poll
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1
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Quinnipiac
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115 (6)
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2
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Fairfield
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112 (4)
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3
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Niagara
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90 (1)
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4
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Canisius
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73
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5
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Rider
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70
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6
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Iona
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67
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7
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Marist
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50
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8
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Siena
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41
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9
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Mount St. Mary's
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38
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10
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Saint Peter's
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36
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11
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Manhattan
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34
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Preseason Player of the Year
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Maddy Theriault – Fairfield
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Preseason All-MAAC Team
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Player
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Position
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Year
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Institution
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Elle Scott
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Forward
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Sr.
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Fairfield
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Maddy Theriault*
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Forward
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So.
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Fairfield
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Courtney Chochol
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Forward
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Sr.
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Quinnipiac
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Emma Oliphant
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Midfield
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Jr.
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Canisius
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Kayla Thomas
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Midfield
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Sr.
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Iona
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Markela Bejleri
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Midfield
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Gr.
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Quinnipiac
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Emely van der Vliet
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Midfield
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Sr.
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Quinnipiac
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Caroline Kelly
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Back
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Sr.
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Fairfield
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Samantha Sturno
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Back
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Gr.
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Marist
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Kayla Mingachos
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Back
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Gr.
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Quinnipiac
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Ellie Sciancalepore
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Goalkeeper
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Sr.
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Rider
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