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MEN'S SOCCER
The men's soccer team finished its 2024 season 5-10-3 overall and 2-4-2 in the
United East in the first expanded playoff season in the conference. The Chargers
picked up key conference wins against Penn State Berks for Homecoming as
well as a 3-0 road win over Wilson in October. Facing new and familiar teams,
the Chargers earned the No. 10 seed in the United East Playoffs and were able to
win their first-round matchup on the road at No. 7 seed Rosemont on Oct. 30,
going to double-overtime and winning on a goal from Dan Marcroft ('27). The
Chargers ended their season on the road at No. 2 seed Penn State Abington in
early November in the conference quarterfinals. Marcroft led the team with six
goals, while Andrew Cox ('26) added three goals and four assists.
Dan Marcroft had
an exciting doubleovertime
goal on
October 30.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Women's soccer saw a strong finish to its season, ending with a 7-6-4 record
and going 5-3 in the United East Conference. The Chargers had four ties in
nonconference play against teams like Goucher and Eastern, then chalked
up several big wins in conference play over Cairn in early October, as well as
two dominant shutouts against Rosemont and Keystone later that month. The
Chargers earned the No. 6 seed and a home first-round game in the playoffs,
defeating No. 11 seed Rosemont for their first playoff win since 2016. The season
ended, however, in the quarterfinal round against St. Mary's (Md.) in overtime.
Janae Bergey ('26) led the way with 15 goals after switching from defense to
offense mid-season, while Bella Eufemia ('27) added 10 goals and five assists.
Leah Perreault ('26) had a team-high seven assists, moving her into the top 15 in
program history, while Zoe Beers ('28) contributed seven goals and three assists
in her first season.
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
Women's volleyball celebrated a historic season, earning a program-record 25
wins to finish the year 26-10 overall and 9-1 in the United East Conference. The
Chargers clinched the No. 2 seed in the United East Playoffs beating both Penn
State Abington and St. Mary's (Md.) to advance to the United East Championship,
ultimately falling to a strong No. 1 seed Gallaudet squad. The Chargers then
entered NCCAA postseason play, beating Ohio Christian 3-1 in the Mid-East
Regional Championship to clinch a spot in their first-ever NCCAA Division
I National Tournament. The team competed against Christian schools from
around the nation, including Jessup (Calif.), Grace College (Ind.) and the College
of the Ozarks (Mo.), the tournament host in Point Lookout, Mo. The Chargers
were led by Defensive Player of the Year Leah Helman ('25), who broke the
program record for career digs. Madison Reap ('28) earned Rookie of the Year
after an outstanding first-year campaign, while Eden Belford ('27) and Lea
Sareyka ('27) were named to the All-Conference First Team. Madeline Reed
('27) was also named to the All-Conference Third Team as a setter.
Bella Eufemia, center,
battles with help from
Brooke Graham.
The women's volleyball team celebrates
one of many wins this season.
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