NMU Soccer Field | Northern Michigan University Athletics
NMU Soccer Field | Northern Michigan University Athletics
After securing consecutive GLIAC Tournament championships, four members of the Wildcats have been named to the 2024 GLIAC Women's Soccer All-Tournament Team.
Hannah Kastamo, recognized as the 2024 GLIAC Defender of the Year and an All-GLIAC First Team member, has earned her first selection to the All-Tournament team. The junior defender played in all three postseason matches, contributing two assists against Michigan Tech and one in the championship game. She played full matches in both the semifinals and finals, helping limit opponents to a single goal over three games.
Justina L'Esperance, also an All-GLIAC First Team member, had a standout postseason with five goals and ten points across three matches. Her performance led all athletes in goals and points. She scored twice against Michigan Tech in the quarterfinals, added another goal against Davenport on Friday, and netted two more in Sunday's championship game. Justina was notably efficient with five goals from eight shots on target.
Brooke Pietila, honored as the GLIAC Offensive Player of the Year and an All-GLIAC First Team member, received her third consecutive all-tournament team accolade. The midfielder started each match, achieved her second multi-assist game of the season against Michigan Tech in the quarterfinals, scored a goal and assisted another against Davenport in the semifinals while playing full matches in both latter stages.
Molly Pistorius continued her consistent performance by earning her third-consecutive all-tournament team selection. A starter throughout postseason play, she recorded at least one point per match. Molly began with an assist against Michigan Tech and achieved her third multi-assist game this season with two assists versus Davenport before scoring a decisive goal along with an assist against Saginaw Valley during the championship match.
The Wildcats now await their placement for the upcoming NCAA Tournament as announced during tonight's NCAA Selection Show at 7 p.m., which will be streamed live on ncaa.com.
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