ROCK HILL, S.C. – Anderson University women's soccer placed four on the SAC All-Conference teams, headlined by senior forward Tina Shakes first-team selection, announced by the conference office on Wednesday.
Shakes was the only Trojan to land on the first team, while teammates Alaina Gay, Sophie Riggs and Abby Helm claimed spots on the Honorable Mention list.
Shakes led the Black and Gold in both goals (10) and assists (4) with three game-winners. Shakes has taken 70 shots on the season which ranks third in the SAC. The Coral Springs, Fla. native, has scored goals in seven matches while tallying four goals in a nonconference match against North Greenville.
Gay has anchored the midfield all season long, making starts in all 16 matches for the year. The Aiken, S.C. native has totaled five goals with two assists on the year, while ranking second on the team in shots (42), with 21 coming on goal. Gay was selected Preseason All-SAC second team while being the recipient of the first week's Astroturf SAC Player of the Week honor.
Riggs has played a vital role on the backline that has helped produced nine clean sheets, while also claiming two assists for the year. Battling a late season injury, Riggs has missed the past three matches.
Despite missing several early matches due to illness, Helm has shined in her second season with the Black and Gold. The Dayton, Ohio native goalkeeper has logged over 1095 minutes in goal while recording 54 saves and seven clean sheets. Helm holds an overall record of 8-3-1 in 2016.
2016 South Atlantic Conference All-Conference Agate
First Team All-Conference
F – Lauren Wade, Carson-Newman
F – Julianne Herrity, Carson-Newman
F – Kendall Smith, Lenoir-Rhyne
F – Alyssa Ortega, Newberry (Tie)
F – Tina Shakes, Anderson (Tie)
MF – Kaitlyn Brunworth, Wingate
MF – Varin Ness, Carson-Newman
MF – Kathy Fisher, Queens
MF- Andersson, Tusculum
D – Olivia Kilgore, Tusculum
D – Macy Franklin, Wingate
D – Mariah Lewis, Queens
D – Carlie Thornber, Tusculum
GK – Andrea Leano, Lenoir-Rhyne
Second Team All-Conference
F – Thea Mallett, Queens
F – Holly Talbut-Smith, Carson-Newman
F – Becky Frost, Catawba
MF – Abigael McGarel, Lenoir-Rhyne
MF – Chelsea Jordan, Carson-Newman
MF – Charlotte Ring, Queens
MF – Breona Tate, Mars Hill
D – Helen Seed, Carson-Newman
D – Ashley Osiecki, Queens
D – Helen Ramsey, Lenoir-Rhyne
D – Kim Migliarese, Lenoir-Rhyne
GK – Jacqueline Burns, Carson-Newman
Honorable Mention All-Conference
F – Erika Linch, Newberry
F – Caroline Souza, Lincoln Memorial
F – Shelby Vasich, Catawba
F – Aleonya Hunter, Mars Hill
MF – Keida Ragney, Carson-Newman
MF – Nyssa Garrison, Tusculum
MF – Alaina Gay, Anderson
MF – Sonja Ballmert, Tusculum
D – Averi Williams, Carson-Newman
D – Elissa Lane, Carson-Newman
D – Peyton Pruitt, Catawba
D – Sophie Riggs, Anderson
GK – Abby Helm, Anderson (Tie)
GK – Miriah Martin, Tusculum (Tie)
Soccer Player of the Year
F – Lauren Wade, Carson-Newman
Freshman of the Year
MF – Abigael McGarel, Lenoir-Rhyne
Coach of the Year
Gary Higgins, Lenoir-Rhyne
Fair Play Award
Coker
Women:
Goals per Match: Julianne Herrity, Carson-Newman (0.94)
Points per Match: Julianne Herrity, Carson-Newman (2.24)
Assists per Match: Holly Talbut-Smith, Carson-Newman (0.53)
Goals Against Average: Jacqueline Burns, Carson-Newman (0.519)
Save Percentage: Alexis Jones, Wingate (.868)
Shutouts: Jacqueline Burns, Carson-Newman (11)
Team Points per Match: Carson-Newman (10.71)
Team Goals per Match: Carson-Newman (3.76)
Team Assists per Match: Carson-Newman (3.18)
Team Shutouts: Carson-Newman (11)
Team Goals Against Average: Carson-Newman (0.52)
Team Winning Percentage: Carson-Newman (.794)
