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P15 - Game Demands of NCAA Ⅲ Division Women's Soccer Players

Name: Luca Mulvihill
Major: Allied Health
Hometown: Valparaiso, IN
Faculty Sponsor: Tony Pustina
Other Sponsors:  
Type of research: Independent research

Abstract

The Purpose of this study was to highlight the running demands of NCAA  Division 3 women's soccer during a match. 19 players were included in this study.  Data were collected using wearable GPS technology sampling at 10 Hz. Across the 2024-2025 season, 16 games were recorded, and 152 samples were taken, which included 87 from defenders, 59 from forwards, and 26 from midfielders. GPS variables analyzed included total distance (m), high-speed running distance (>14.4km/hr, m), and top speed (km/h). Game data were excluded if a player played less than 45 minutes. Table 1 shows that the defenders covered the most total distance (m); however, they also had the highest playing time of the three positions. Defenders also had the most HSD (2460m); however, forwards and midfielders were close behind. We found that the defenders had the highest playing time, averaging 82.65 ± 11.64 minutes. Across all positions, they recorded similar top running speeds. Through the study, we found that NCAA Ⅲ women’s soccer games demanded longer running distances for defensive players. Midfielders were found to have, on average, the lowest running distance while simultaneously having the second-highest running speed. 



Poster file

Submit date: March 19, 2025, 1:10 p.m.

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