MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY
The men’s cross-country won the PacWest championships for the fourth year in a row. The men’s squad also qualified for a trip to the NCAA D-II championship for the second time in program history. McMarshall Hartzenburg and Simon Bedard secured All-American honors at the national championships by securing 20th and 31st overall finishes. Additionally, head coach Ben Gall, who coaches both men’s and women’s teams, earned the PacWest Coach of the Year award for each team.
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MEN’S SOCCER
The men’s soccer team, which earned a No. 4 national ranking during the season, won its first conference championship since 2011. The Lancers hosted the NCAA D-II West Region playoffs as the No. 1 seed. Aidan Apodaca became the first Lancer to be named the Ron Lenz National Player of the Year. Additionally, Abe Placito joined Apodaca by earning a first team All-American recognition, while Hugo Gutierrez picked up Honorable Mention honors. Furthermore, head coach Coe Michaelson won PacWest Coach of the Year. Both Apodaca and Joey Chica became the first Lancers to sign professional contracts with a Major League Soccer team. 2017-2018 MEN’S SOCCER TEAM
WOMEN’S SOCCER
The women’s soccer team won its third straight PacWest championship and earned a trip to the NCAA D-II West Region playoffs. Four women’s soccer players were named to the All-West Region team. Sara Escobedo and Desarae Felix were named to the second team, while Symone Mack and Jordan Dow picked up third-team honors. Additionally, head coach Kristen St. Clair earned PacWest Coach of the Year.
2017-2018 WOMEN’S SOCCER TEAM
VOLLEYBALL
Women’s volleyball had a perfect 28-0 regular season and went on to host the NCAA D-II West Region playoffs. Four Lancers earned All-American awards. Lauren Hackett and Madison Witt earned first team honors, while Sydney Kralj grabbed third team recognition and McKenna Witt was named with an Honorable Mention award. Additionally, head coach Branden Higa earned the PacWest Coach of the Year award.
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