Ranger Recap: Kate Murphy sets new record
Ryan Caulfield, Sports Editor
Women's Soccer
The women's soccer team defeated Incarnate Word, 3-0 on Sunday, October 9. The Rangers got all three goals from senior forward Kate Murphy. With the goals, Murphy became Regis' all-time career scoring leader with 54 goals. Ranger's junior goalkeeper Joanna Humphreys recorded their eighth shutout of the season, making four saves in the game.
On Friday, October 7, the Rangers also defeated St. Edwards, 3-0. Junior midfielder Mary Luttroop put the Rangers ahead first with a goal at 23:53. The Rangers would then get goals from freshman midfielder Cassie Cornett and Murphy to put the game away. The Rangers are now on a six game winning streak with the wins that they picked up this weekend. Regis will play next at New Mexico Highlands University on Friday, October 14 and at Adams State College on Sunday October 16.
Men's Soccer
The men's soccer team defeated Montana State University-Billings, 1-0 on Saturday, October 8. After a scoreless first half, the Rangers got on the scoreboard with a goal by senior forward Cody Berg at 73:30. Sophomore goalkeeper Trevor Steege made three saves in the game and recorded his first shutout of the season.
On Sunday, October 9, the Rangers picked up their second victory of weekend by defeating Westminster College, 3-2. The Rangers got on the board first with a goal by Berg at 44:13. The Rangers would then get two more goals from senior forward Sven Trautmann in the second half to take a 3-0 lead. Westminster College got back into the game with two goals by Dave Rogers. However, the Rangers were able to hold on to the lead and get their fourth victory.
Women's Volleyball
The women's volleyball team went on a tough three game road stretch from Thursday, October 6 to Saturday, October 8. On Thursday they were defeated by New Mexico Highlands University in three games (30-27, 30-23 and 30-18). Freshman Tricia Leger had a match high 11 kills for the Rangers in the losing effort.
On Friday, the Rangers were defeated by Colorado State University at Pueblo in three games (31-29, 30-24, and 30-23). CSU-Pueblo was led by Meagan Sater who had a match high 13 kills in the victory. The Rangers got 12 kills from junior Rachel Ross in the match.
The Rangers concluded the road trip on Saturday with a loss to University of Colorado-Colorado Springs in three games (30-18, 30-15 and 30-18). Kelly Angel led CSU-Pueblo in the victory with a match high 11 kills. The Rangers got eight digs from freshman Kristin Thompson in the match. The Rangers return home this weekend to host Mesa State College on Friday and Western State College on Saturday at 7:00 p.m.
Women's Golf
On Monday, October 3, and Tuesday October 4, the women's golf team competed in the 2005 Regis University Women's Golf Invitational at Fox Hollow Golf Course in Lakewood, Colorado. The women finished in eighth place overall out of ten teams. The Rangers were led by freshman Victoria Ybarra who finished 25th with scores of 87 and 89. Freshman Natalie Blackburn finished in 30th place with scores of 94 and 90 while sophomore Victoria Leone finished in 32nd place with scores of 93 and 94 for the Rangers. The women will wrap up the Fort Hayes State University Invitational on today in Hays, Kansas.