Lake Erie College's women's soccer team has been ranked fifth in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) Preseason Coaches Poll. The team finished last season with a record of 10-5-4 and secured its first postseason appearance since 2017. Ashland University topped the poll with 119 points, while Cedarville and Findlay followed closely behind. Coach Carl Contrascier expressed optimism about building on last year's success, viewing the fifth-place ranking as motivation for the team. Key returners include senior goalkeeper Morgan Vanmeter and top scorer Isabella Carvalho.

By the Numbers
  • Ashland led the poll with 119 points and 10 first-place votes.
  • Lake Erie secured 78 points in the fifth position.
  • Last season, LEC had a goals-against average of 1.0 with seven clean sheets.
State of Play
  • The current roster includes 16 newcomers aimed at enhancing competitiveness.
  • LEC opens its season against IUP on August 27, followed by a home game against Wheeling on September 2.
  • G-MAC play starts on September 10 against Kentucky Wesleyan.
What's Next

The team will aim to exceed expectations by improving upon last season鈥檚 performance and aiming for a higher G-MAC finish. The focus will be on integrating new players into the squad and leveraging the skills of returning stars.

Bottom Line

Lake Erie College's women's soccer team faces a challenging season ahead, but with a strong foundation and added talent, there's optimism for surpassing preseason predictions and achieving further success in the G-MAC.