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Four Lady Cougars Earn NAIA Region IX Soccer Honors
written by Dave Parsons, Sports Information Director

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio - Four members of the Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s soccer team were recently honored when the NAIA Region IX First and Second Teams were announced.
 
Krysti Wilson Allison Elifritz Kristy Brandolini Angie Misamore

Highlighting the list for the Lady Cougars was senior goalkeeper Krysti Wilson, who was named to the NAIA Region IX First Team for the fourth straight year. The former Big Walnut High School standout and Sunbury, Ohio native finished the season with six shutouts and a 1.05 goals against average. She has the MVNU career records with 31 shutouts and a 0.95 career goals against average.

Allison Elifritz, a senior midfielder from Westerville, Ohio, joined Wilson on the NAIA Region IX First Team for the second time in her career. The former Worthington Christian High School product registered six goals and three assists this year and closes her career ranked fourth in school history in assists (23), fifth in goals (18), and fifth in points (59).

Kristy Brandolini, a junior forward from Twinsburg, Ohio, was also named to the NAIA Region IX First Team for the second time in her career. The former Twinsburg High School star led the Lady Cougars with 16 goals and 12 assists. Brandolini also moved into second place in school history in assists (33), third place in goals (56), and second place in points (145).

Angie Misamore, a freshman defender from Findlay, Ohio, was selected to the NAIA Region IX Second Team. The former Findlay High School standout started all 22 matches and helped anchor the defense that posted six shutouts and allowed just 24 goals.

MVNU finished the season with a 13-7-2 overall record. The Lady Cougars won the American Mideast Conference South Division title, the National Christian College Athletic Association East Region crown, and the NCCAA national championship.

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