Wells Soccer Team Wins Conference Title

In their first year of competition in the Atlantic Women's Colleges Conference, the Wells College soccer team won the AWCC tournament on Saturday, October 26, defeating Hood College and Mary Baldwin College.

The tournament was played at Hood College in Frederick, Maryland. Wells defeated Hood 3-0 in the semi-final game to advance into the championship round. Goals were scored by first-year students Jalina Kahler of Cold Brook, New York, Corine Sebast of Burnt Hills, New York, and senior Lillian Atteridge of Amherst, Mass.

In the championship game, Wells defeated Mary Baldwin College of Staunton, Virginia 1-0. The Wells goal was scored by Jalina Kahler. Kahler was named the tournament's MVP.

"We were absolutely thrilled to win this tournament in our first year in the league," said Wells' Soccer Coach Chris Perkins. "Our students are great players, and they truly deserve this."

The AWCC is committed to promoting the highest level of excellence for women in academics and athletics through organized regular and post-season competition among its members.

In addition to competing against teams in the AWCC, Wells competes against schools in New York State and is a member of the New York State Women's College Athletic Association.