Wesleyan women place three on All-Region soccer team

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December 1, 2018

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BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Wesleyan College women’s soccer team had three players named to the United Coaches All-Region Teams for the 2018 season.

Marissa Zetty was named to the first team, while Natalie Prater and MaKatlyn Tucker were named to the second team.

The Lady ‘Cats ended the year 13-2-6, which included a 19-game unbeaten streak that ended in the third round of the NCAA tournament. Women’s soccer had nine players selected to all-conference teams during a season which only saw them give up six goals.

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