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Robinson Named MAC Freshman of the Year
10/31/2023 2:00:00 PM | Soccer
Olivia Sipsock joins Robinson on MAC All-Freshman Team
CLEVELAND, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) – Freshman Kate Robinson (Madison Heights, Mich./Lamphere) was named Mid-American Conference Freshman of the Year while freshman Olivia Sipsock (Medina, Ohio/Medina) joined Robinson on the MAC All-Freshman Team, the MAC announced Tuesday, Oct. 30.
Robinson tallied 13 points during the 2023 season, including three goals and a MAC-leading seven assists. Robinson was the first freshman Eagle in 16 years to record seven assists and the first EMU player with seven-plus assists since 2013.
Robinson had a two-assist output against Purdue Fort-Wayne University, Sept. 7, in addition to netting the game-winning penalty kick in the 73rd minute against Central Michigan University, Sept. 21.
Her 13 points were the most among MAC freshmen.
Robinson is EMU's fourth MAC Freshman of the Year, joining Sabrina McNeill (2016), Angela Vultaggio (2011), and Amanda Kulikowski (1998).
Sipsock posted 12 points during the 2023 season behind five goals and two assists. She was one of two freshmen in the conference with five goals and her 12 points was second among MAC freshmen, only behind Robinson.
Sipsock's season was highlighted by an 87th-minute penalty kick equalizer against Buffalo, Oct. 1, as EMU erased a 3-1 deficit in the final seven minutes to help the Eagles earn one point. Sipsock also tallied an assist in the match.
The Eagles placed multiple players on the MAC All-Freshman Team for the first time since 2011 (Emily Dzik, Bianca Rossi, and Angela Vultaggio).
FULL LIST OF MAC AWARDS
Coach of the Year: Lewis Robinson, Western Michigan
Offensive Player of the Year: Lexi Fraley, Ball State
Defensive Player of the Year: Mira Pierre-Webster, Western Michigan
Goalkeeper of the Year: Lauren Boafo, Western Michigan
Freshman of the Year: Kate Robinson, Eastern Michigan
All-MAC First Team
Forward: Lexi Fraley, Ball State
Forward: Avery Fenchel, Ball State
Forward: Brynn Gardner, Bowling Green
Forward: Jen Blitchok, Western Michigan
Midfielder: Katie Krohn, Buffalo
Midfielder: Alisa Arthur, Kent State
Midfielder: Abby Werthman, Western Michigan
Defender: Isabelle Gilmore, Bowling Green
Defender: Kelsey Salopek, Kent State
Defender: Mira Pierre-Webster, Western Michigan
Goalkeeper: Lauren Boafo, Western Michigan
All-MAC Second Team
Forward: Arianna Zumpano, Buffalo
Forward: Shae Robertson, Ohio
Forward: Jenna Blackburn, Western Michigan
Midfielder: Delaney Caldwell, Ball State
Midfielder: Leah Wengender, Buffalo
Midfielder: Camber Hayes, Miami
Defender: Lea Gruennagel, Northern Illinois
Defender: Aubrey Robertson, Northern Illinois
Defender: Quintin Tostevin, Ohio
Defender: Brielle Gomez, Western Michigan
Goalkeeper: Celeste Sloma, Ohio
All-Freshman Team
Audrey Goodyear, Ball State
Emma Stransky, Bowling Green
Taylor Green, Bowling Green
Maya Galko, Buffalo
Kate Robinson, Eastern Michigan
Olivia Sipsock, Eastern Michigan
Alanna Raimondo, Kent State
Josie Morgan, Kent State
Dominique Popa, Miami
Morhea Hoefen, Miami
Tyra King, Northern Illinois
Jaimason Brooker, Ohio
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Robinson tallied 13 points during the 2023 season, including three goals and a MAC-leading seven assists. Robinson was the first freshman Eagle in 16 years to record seven assists and the first EMU player with seven-plus assists since 2013.
Robinson had a two-assist output against Purdue Fort-Wayne University, Sept. 7, in addition to netting the game-winning penalty kick in the 73rd minute against Central Michigan University, Sept. 21.
Her 13 points were the most among MAC freshmen.
Robinson is EMU's fourth MAC Freshman of the Year, joining Sabrina McNeill (2016), Angela Vultaggio (2011), and Amanda Kulikowski (1998).
Sipsock posted 12 points during the 2023 season behind five goals and two assists. She was one of two freshmen in the conference with five goals and her 12 points was second among MAC freshmen, only behind Robinson.
Sipsock's season was highlighted by an 87th-minute penalty kick equalizer against Buffalo, Oct. 1, as EMU erased a 3-1 deficit in the final seven minutes to help the Eagles earn one point. Sipsock also tallied an assist in the match.
The Eagles placed multiple players on the MAC All-Freshman Team for the first time since 2011 (Emily Dzik, Bianca Rossi, and Angela Vultaggio).
FULL LIST OF MAC AWARDS
Coach of the Year: Lewis Robinson, Western Michigan
Offensive Player of the Year: Lexi Fraley, Ball State
Defensive Player of the Year: Mira Pierre-Webster, Western Michigan
Goalkeeper of the Year: Lauren Boafo, Western Michigan
Freshman of the Year: Kate Robinson, Eastern Michigan
All-MAC First Team
Forward: Lexi Fraley, Ball State
Forward: Avery Fenchel, Ball State
Forward: Brynn Gardner, Bowling Green
Forward: Jen Blitchok, Western Michigan
Midfielder: Katie Krohn, Buffalo
Midfielder: Alisa Arthur, Kent State
Midfielder: Abby Werthman, Western Michigan
Defender: Isabelle Gilmore, Bowling Green
Defender: Kelsey Salopek, Kent State
Defender: Mira Pierre-Webster, Western Michigan
Goalkeeper: Lauren Boafo, Western Michigan
All-MAC Second Team
Forward: Arianna Zumpano, Buffalo
Forward: Shae Robertson, Ohio
Forward: Jenna Blackburn, Western Michigan
Midfielder: Delaney Caldwell, Ball State
Midfielder: Leah Wengender, Buffalo
Midfielder: Camber Hayes, Miami
Defender: Lea Gruennagel, Northern Illinois
Defender: Aubrey Robertson, Northern Illinois
Defender: Quintin Tostevin, Ohio
Defender: Brielle Gomez, Western Michigan
Goalkeeper: Celeste Sloma, Ohio
All-Freshman Team
Audrey Goodyear, Ball State
Emma Stransky, Bowling Green
Taylor Green, Bowling Green
Maya Galko, Buffalo
Kate Robinson, Eastern Michigan
Olivia Sipsock, Eastern Michigan
Alanna Raimondo, Kent State
Josie Morgan, Kent State
Dominique Popa, Miami
Morhea Hoefen, Miami
Tyra King, Northern Illinois
Jaimason Brooker, Ohio
FOLLOW US
For the most up-to-date information on the Eagles, continue to visit EMUEagles.com. Fans can also follow the team on social media, including Twitter (@EMUSoccer) and Instagram (@EMUSoccer).
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