Wellesley Soccer's Aylward Named NEWMAC All-Conference

WELLESLEY, Mass. – The New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) released its 2014 women's soccer All-Conference team and individual award winners on Wednesday and Wellesley College junior Rianna Aylward has earned a place on the All-Conference second team. 

Aylward, a native of Bend, Oregon, is one of the most reliable defenders in the NEWMAC. The Wellesley central defender started and played every minute of Wellesley's 20 contests this season, including all ten conference match-ups. The leader of the Wellesley back line, she helped the Blue defense to secure nine shutouts on the season. The Blue finished the season with a 0.74 goals against average, good enough for second overall in the NEWMAC. 

Wellesley soccer closed out the 2014 season with a 8-7-5 overall record, surrendering more than two goals in a game only once during the entire 2014 campaign. 

2014 Women's Soccer All-Conference Team and Award Winners 

NEWMAC Athlete of the Year:
Ambika Krishnamachar, MIT 

NEWMAC Rookie of the Year:
Olivia Struckman - MIT

NEWMAC Tournament Most Outstanding Player:
Elizabeth Monson, Springfield 

NEWMAC Coach of the Year:
Martin Desmarais, MIT

NEWMAC Sportsmanship Award:
Mount Holyoke

First Team All-Conference
Jessica DiPhilippo, Babson
Michelle Battipaglia, MIT
Ambika Krishnamachar, MIT
Olivia Struckman, MIT
Shelby Hall, Smith
Jordan Houston, Smith
Kelly Haines, Springfield
Brooke Hattinger, Springfield
Lauren Corigliano, Wheaton
Kaitlin Montoya, Wheaton
Emily Doherty, WPI 

Second Team All-Conference
Jennifer Narlee, Babson
Meghan Tyson, Babson
Holly Moore, Coast Guard
Cassidy Robinson, Mount Holyoke
Nicole Fowler, Springfield
Dakota Kelly, Springfield
Jessica Miller, Springfield
Kelsee Howes, Wheaton
Julia Cipriano, Wheaton
Rianna Aylward, Wellesley
Susannah Gray, WPI