PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Seniors
Lexi Ward and
Jess Morawski of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville women's soccer team collected All-WIAC honors on Thursday afternoon, while seniors
Marguerite Mueller and
Elise Kukuck took home Honorable Mention recognition. Sophomore
Mira Petri was the Pioneers' All-Sportsmanship recipient.
Lexi Ward (First Team)
Ward collects All-WIAC honors for the second straight season while headlining a backline that kept opponents to just 0.82 goals per game. The senior has started all 17 games and played 1523 minutes, one of just three players on the team to play more than 1500. Ward and the Pioneers defense allowed a conference-low two goals in WIAC play and posted five shutouts across seven contests.
Jess Morawski (First Team)
Morawski earns her third consecutive All-WIAC selection after leading the Pioneers in goals (5) and points (13) during the regular season. The senior also added three assists, tied for the team lead, while pacing UW-Platteville with 49 shots and 23 shots on goal. Morawski scored in three straight games earlier in the season, including the game-winner in a 3-0 win at Concordia Wisconsin on September 26.
Marguerite Mueller (Honorable Mention)
Mueller has started all 17 games in goal for the Pioneers this season, holding a record of 7-3-7 with eight shutouts. The senior has made 72 saves and boasts a .837 save percentage the year and was even better in WIAC play with 32 saves and a .941 save percentage. Mueller had five of her eight shutouts against conference opponents, allowing just two goals over 630 minutes in net.
Elise Kukuck (Honorable Mention)
Kukuck joined Ward on the Pioneers backline to form a strong defensive duo. Her 1529 minutes played across 17 starts were a team-high among UW-Platteville position players. Kukuck also contributed on the offensive end with three goals and three assists, including the game-winning goal on a penalty kick of a 2-0 win over UW-Stout Polytechnic.
Mira Petri (All-Sportsmanship)
Petri put together a productive sophomore season for UW-Platteville, scoring four times and tying for the team lead in assists with three while rotating in at forward. The Sun Prairie native made eight starts during the regular season and scored the game-winning goal in a 1-0 win at UW-Whitewater on October 7.
