2016-17 Maranatha Men's Soccer News

29 Sabercats Garner NCCAA Scholar-Athlete Honors
29 Sabercats Garner NCCAA Scholar-Athlete Honors

June 09, 2017

For the 2016-17 season, the Sabercats landed 29 student-athletes on the NCCAA Scholar-Athlete Lists.

Sheeley (pictured) in front of the 13th green at Erin Hills, site of the 117th U.S. Open Championship.
Sheeley ('17) Interns with the USGA at the U.S. Open

June 05, 2017

Senior sport management major Matthew Sheeley ('17) is enhancing his undergraduate experience with an internship at Erin Hills Golf Course in preparation for the USGA's 117th U.S. Open Championship

Top 10 Moments from 2016-17
Top 10 Moments from 2016-17

May 22, 2017

2016-17 held many memorable moments. Here is what we at mbusabercats.com chose as the Top 10.

Pill (in red), Knoedler (in fluorescent green), MBU Coaches, and a handful of Little Kickers on the final day of the program.
Giving Back: Sabercats Soccer Leads Local Kids' Program

May 15, 2017

Coaches Jeff Pill, Joshua Knoedler, and a host of MBU student-athletes led a program for some 60-plus youngsters this spring in Watertown.

Soccer, Singing, and Service: an off-season look at MBU Men's Soccer
Soccer, Singing, and Service: an off-season look at MBU Men's Soccer

March 01, 2017

In the off-season, Sabercats Men's Soccer coach Jeff Pill and the team minister through music as a vocal ensemble called the "Tonal Defenders".

Wama, Sabercats Women's Soccer Honored at NSCAA Convention
Wama, Sabercats Women's Soccer Honored at NSCAA Convention

January 18, 2017

Wira Wama (NCCAA DII Player of the Year) and the MBU Women's Soccer Team (NISOA Sportsmanship Award) were honored at the NSCAA Convention in Los Angeles last weekend.

NCCAA Fall All-America Recipients Announced
NCCAA Fall All-America Recipients Announced

December 07, 2016

Players of the Year Alison Renz and Wira Wama highlight the NCCAA All-Americans for the 2016-17 Fall season.

Four-Year Players Recognized in MBU Assembly
Four-Year Players Recognized in MBU Assembly

December 06, 2016

13 Sabercats finished their four-year careers during the 2016 fall season, and were recognized in Maranatha's Athletic Awards Chapel

NCCAA Players of the Year: Alison Renz and Wira Wama
NCCAA Players of the Year: Alison Renz and Wira Wama

November 22, 2016

The NCCAA announced that Alison Renz and Wira Wama were named national players of the year for their respective sports.

2016 AD3I Selections Announced
2016 AD3I Selections Announced

November 17, 2016

Twenty-one players were named to the All-Independent Teams in a competitive year in the AD3I, highlighted by Alison Renz's Player of the Year honor.

Wama Named as the 2016 Kyle Rote, Jr. Award Recipient
Wama Named as the 2016 Kyle Rote, Jr. Award Recipient

November 15, 2016

Wira Wama has been named as the 2016 recipient of the Kyle Rote, Jr. Award for NCCAA DII Men's Soccer

Three Sabercats Earn Regional Player of the Year Honors
Three Sabercats Earn Regional Player of the Year Honors

November 05, 2016

Alison Renz, Audrey Risma, and Wira Wama garnered the NCCAA North Region Award for 2016

Photo credit: Marissa Tanis
Sabercats' Season Ends in NCCAA Regional Semifinal

November 04, 2016

The Sabercats' 2016 season was ended by the Rams in a disappointing 1-0 loss.

Wama's Last-Gasp Winner Sends Sabercats to Semis
Wama's Last-Gasp Winner Sends Sabercats to Semis

November 03, 2016

Wira Wama scored with four seconds left in double OT to win the game for the Sabercats

Photo credit: Marissa Tanis
Sabercats Roll for Second Straight

October 17, 2016

The Sabercats kept their offensive momentum going on a Monday afternoon in Watertown

Photo credit: Marissa Tanis
Parents' Day Win: Sabercats Conquer Eagles in NCCAA Clash

October 15, 2016

The Sabercats were unstoppable in the first half against Faith Baptist, as they registered four goals in the opening 30 minutes