2012 Year in Review
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2012 Year in Review
MSOE Athletics takes a moment to look back at the 2011-2012 on the events that shaped the MSOE Raiders athletic program. This is the second year we look at the individuals and teams that made this year great.
1. Construction on new Soccer Complex begins
On Friday, May 4, 2012, Milwaukee School of Engineering held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new athletic field and parking complex at the northwest corner of Broadway and Knapp St., immediately north of the Kern Center in the Park East corridor.
The athletic field will be constructed on top of an in-ground, 780-car parking facility. A small, ground-level public park will be developed and maintained by MSOE. The athletic field will be used for collegiate soccer and lacrosse. As an extension of the Kern Center, it further supports MSOE’s commitment to student wellness and development as a whole person.
This project not only benefits MSOE, but also provides an important catalyst for additional development in the Park East. It will create an attractive green space in the Park East and provide much-needed parking, both of which will prove beneficial for other commercial development.
The $30 million project will have a significant impact on the Park East Corridor, as the first major development of its kind in the area. The development is largely supported with a very generous donation from Drs. Robert and Patricia Kern. The field is scheduled for a late spring opening.
2. Hockey plays in NCAA Tournament, wins MCHA, ranked as high as sixth in the nation
The Raiders won the MCHA Harris Cup for the first time since 2006 by defeating Adrian 4-3 in overtime to clinch MSOE’s first ever appearance in the NCAA tournament. Jordan Keizer scored the game-winning goal in that contest. MSOE’s season came to an end when they fell to Gustavus Adolphus 3-1 in the first round of the NCAA Division III Championships. The Raiders were ranked as high as sixth place in the USCHO.com Division III national poll, which is the highest ranking in MSOE history. The team was ranked in every poll this season, finishing eighth overall.
3. Rowing’s Lightweight four goes to IRA Nationals, place second at Dad Vail
In only their fifth year of the program, the MSOE Raider rowing team made their first ever trip to the Intercollegiate Rowing Association National Championships. After a Saturday early morning loss in the first semifinal, the Raiders battled back to a second place finish in the Petite Finals, finishing behind Columbia University and ahead of third place Georgetown University.
The Raiders were represented in the lightweight fours competition by Jon Allen (stroke), Ben Lang (3 seat), Erik Winer (2 seat), Luke Engebretson (bow) and Rachel Connon (coxswain). MSOE rowing is coached by Chuck Stollenwerk in his third year at the helm. The lightweight four crew also had a second place finish at the Dad Vail Intercollegiate Championships, the nation’s largest collegiate rowing event.
4. Cayo named CoSIDA Academic All America of the Year; Honorable Mention All American
Senior center Carol Cayo has left her mark at MSOE, both on the basketball court and in the classroom. Athletically, Cayo was an honorable mention selection to the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) All-America Team. Before being named to the All-American honorable mention team, Cayo was named to the D3Hoops.com Central Region Second Team, as well as the Northern Athletics Conference (NAC) Player of the year and Defensive Player of the Year. In addition, she was named a finalist for the prestigious Jostens Trophy, a national award created by the Rotary Club of Salem, Va., to honor the most outstanding men's and women's Division III basketball players of the year. Recently, she was named the NAC Woman of the Year.
Academically, Cayo was named the College Sports Information Directors Association (CoSIDA) Academic All America player of the year in women’s basketball. At MSOE's spring commencement, Cayo was honored with the Alumni Association Award for Student Achievement as a leader in community, and received the Fred F. Loock Outstanding Student Award -- presented annually to the MSOE student who combines an excellent academic record and has demonstrated leadership and professional bearing in extracurricular or community service activities. It is the most prestigious student testimonial MSOE bestows.
5. Toomey, Keizer, All Americans in Hockey
Senior goalie Connor Toomey and junior center Jordan Keizer have been honored by the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) by being named to the West Region All-American team. Toomey was selected to the First Team while Keizer is a member of the Second Team. Last season, Toomey was a Second Team selection. Keizer and Toomey were both named to the All-U.S. College Hockey Online (USCHO) teams. Keizer was named to the Second Team while Toomey was a third team selection.
Toomey recently finished his MSOE career as the all-time leader in school history for wins (64), goals against average (2.32), save percentage (.913), saves (2480) and shutouts (10). He was named Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association (MCHA) All-Conference this season and was MCHA Player of the Year in 2010-11. Among all Division III players, Toomey is currently eighth in goals against average at 1.98 and tied for fifth with three shutouts.
Keizer also was selected MCHA All-Conference and he led the country with seven short-handed goals and seven game-winning goals. He stands second in goals (23) and points (45) nationally. Keizer scored the most goals in MCHA play with 16 and was second with 34 points in conference action. He has 101 points during his three seasons at MSOE
6. Women’s Soccer has record season, Axt leads nation in scoring.
MSOE had their best season ever as they set a new record for wins in a year with 13, breaking the record of 12 wins, which was set in 2008. The Raiders finished the season with a 13-8 overall record and had a 9-3 mark in conference play.
Senior forward Jessica Axt tied for first in the nation in total goals with 28 for the season. She is the first MSOE student-athlete to lead the NCAA in scoring in any sport. She was also named the Northern Athletics Conference Offensive Player of the Year for her outstanding performance during the 2011 women's soccer season. She received First Team All-NAC honors. She is the NAC all-time leader in goals scored and total points with 76 and 167, respectively. Axt was also named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) NCAA Division III All-Central Region Second Team.
7. Women’s Basketball has record season; Ott, NAC Coach of the Year;
During the 2011-12 season, the MSOE women’s basketball team won a school record 17 games for the season and a program record 11 conference victories. Raiders coach Jessica Ott was selected as Northern Athletics Conference Coach of the Year. In her tenth year as MSOE coach, this is her second NAC coach of the year honor. Ott was named NAC Coach of the Year during the 2008-09 season when the Raiders went 13-13 for their first .500 overall record in the program’s history.
8. Men’s Soccer finishes 2nd; Hosko Academic All American
For the second time in three years, the MSOE men’s soccer program finished in second place in the Northern Athletic Conference (NAC) behind nationally ranked Dominican University. During conference play, they almost defeated the Stars, losing in overtime. Dan Hosko became the latest MSOE student-athlete to receive the CoSIDA Academic All American honor, being selected to the first team. He carried a 3.77 GPA and was also selected NAC first team all conference and first team all state.
9. Wrestling claims conference Title
The MSOE wrestling squad finished with 89.5 points at the Northern Wrestling Association (NWA) Tournament to claim a share of the conference championship on Feb. 18, in Sheboygan, Wis. Lakeland also had 89.5 points to claim a portion of the title. Junior Caleb Staub and sophomores Marcus Rokosh and Dallas Schurg each won NWA titles. This was the Raiders sixth conference title all under Head Coach Kevin Morin.
10. Men’s Volleyball has most wins in program’s history
The MSOE men’s volleyball team completed their season 18-14, the most wins ever for the program. Key victories includes upsetting #5 MIT and #12 Elmira on their way to a third place Continental Volleyball Conference (CVC) west division finish, behind 2nd place NCAA semifinalist UC Santa Cruz and #1 NCAA runner-up Carthage.
Here are other stories that made MSOE headlines, but just missed our top ten.
Emily Dieringer named to CoSIDA Academic All America Second Team
Senior track and field student –athlete Emily Dieringer was selected to the CoSIDA Academic All America Second Team in the at-large division. Dieringer finished her MSOE career with a 3.95 GPA and recently broke two school records held by All American Catherine Chappell.
Kate Hermann receives CoSIDA Academic All District honors
Hermann is a three- year starting defender for the women’s soccer team. She has been selected a co-captain for the 2012-13 season.
Golf and Men’s Tennis place second in the NAC
THE MSOE men’s golf team placed second overall at the Northern Athletics Conference Golf qualifier in April, behind Edgewood College. Odd numbered years favor the golf team as they won conference titles in 2011 and 2009, and placed second in 2010 and 2012. The Raiders have won 12 conference championships , all under Head Coach Joe Meloy.
For the second straight year, the men’s tennis program placed second behind Concordia-Wisconsin at the NAC team championships. The Raiders were NAC champs back in 2009, making their first trip to the NCAA Men’s Tennis Championship Tournament.
MCHA welcomes St. Norbert College, College of Saint Scholastica to the conference in 2013-14 season
St. Norbert College and the College of St. Scholastica accepted the MCHA invitation to join the conference, beginning with the 2013-14 season. With MSOE and Adrian having experience in the NCAA Tournament,and adding National Champion St. Norbert College and former NCAA tournament participant St. Scholastica into the league, the MCHA becomes one of the toughest conferences in the nation.
Lacrosse Wins first ever varsity game
In 2012, the men’s lacrosse team picked up their first varsity win in distinct fashion, posting a 10-2 victory over Alma at home on April 29, 2012.
Men’s Cross Country, Women’s Indoor Track place third
The men’s cross country team and the women’s indoor track and field team had successful seasons as they posted third place finishes at the NAC championships in 2011-2012.
