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DeVoe, also named 2011 USCAA Academic All-American, completed a well-rounded campaign after finishing 13th of 111 runners at the USCAA National Championship Meet. Following DeVoe was Ashley Hart (Oak Park, Mich./Oakland CC) with a time of 35:36. Sophomore Shanique Maddox (Detroit, Mich./Wayne County CC) followed closely behind at the 37:20 mark. Freshman newcomer Charmaine McCray finished with a time of 40:56. Unfortunately, the Mustangs were not able to record a…

Leading the charge on the women’s side is former USCAA Women’s Soccer National Champion-turned runner, Shana DeVoe (Ortonville, Mich./Brandon). The multitalented DeVoe has one of the best times in the USCAA for the women’s 5k run and is poised to make a championship push in Friday’s season-ending event. DeVoe, who also holds the school record in the 5k, paces a Mustang squad that will run out Ashley Hart (Oak Park,…

While manning their station on beautiful Belle Isle, the teams were able to assist with an event that ushered in 20,940 participants from 49 states and 17 countries. The participants included Marathon runners, walkers, hand cyclers, marathon competitive walkers, and wheelchair participants – ranging from ages 16 – 71. These participants traveled the unique international course in Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, Canada by crossing the border at both the Ambassador…

DETROIT, Mich. — The Mustangs opened the 2011-12 season with a bang after drubbing the Gray Wolves of Lourdes University, 75-68. Coach Hitchock and the Mustangs (1-0) used a raucous opening-night crowd to rattle the Gray Wolves (1-2) en route to the victory. In the first half, the Mustangs and Gray Wolves combined for a less than desirable 37 turnovers and 32 fouls. The shared totals could be contributed to…

DETROIT, MI–Men’s Soccer Coach Matt Johnson was at it again on Thursday as he added another prized recruit to the inaugural 2009 class.  Livonia Clarenceville’s Garrett Gregg signed a letter of intent to continue his playing career as a Mustang this fall. Gregg, a hardnosed 5’7″ goalkeeper, had a successful career in net at Clarenceville High. In his senior and final year, Gregg broke the Clarenceville High School record for…

The 5k course was home to some of the region’s top NAIA talent and was hosted by Aquinas College. A staple of the youthful program, junior Shana DeVoe (Ortonville, Mich./Brandon) once again led the way for the Mustangs with a 152nd place finish at 21:14. The stellar finish was good for a sub-seven minute pace. Paula Langley (Novi, Mich./Novi) donned the Mustang singlet for the first time this season and…

DETROIT, MI–Men’s Soccer Coach Matt Johnson remained on a hot streak as he inked his third student-athlete in less than 24 hours on Thursday. Redford Union High School’s Chris Gibbs committed to Mustang Soccer Thursday morning at his high school. He was joined at the signing by his parents and high school athletic director. Gibbs, a 5’10” center midfielder, has been a staple of Redford soccer since he was a…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-The never-say-die Mustang women’s soccer team played their way to another draw after 110 minutes of action at Cornerstone University. This time, the Mustangs summoned another comeback as junior Kaylie Guellec (Waterford, Mich./Oakland CC) scored with 18 seconds left in regulation. The 1-1 tie was the third draw of the season for the Mustangs as their record moves to 6-6-3. Junior goalkeeper Deanna Lints (Hazel Park, Mich./Hazel Park)…

HILLSDALE, Mich.-After setting persona records last week, the Mustangs looked to do more of the same at Friday’s Michigan Intercollegiate Championship in Hillsdale, Michigan. The event, hosted by Hillsdale College, invites all institutions in Michigan to compete on the same course annually. With three runners competing on the afternoon, the Mustangs were unable to capture a team score. However, junior Shana DeVoe (Ortonville, Mich./Brandon) continued her stellar season with a…

DETROIT, Mich.-Heading into Friday’s match, the Mustangs (6-6-2) were no stranger to close games. In fact, the match versus Rochester (6-8) was the Mustangs seventh decided by one goal or less (ties) in 14 games this season. In the closest of games, the Mustangs used an overtime PK to win a 1-0 affair at home. The overtime victory came in the Mustangs fourth extra time contest of the 2011 campaign….