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��Vlog��ý Little Rock soccer team announces dates for summer camps

Ajani Oyindamola — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 13:45:43 +0000

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock women’s soccer program has announced the dates and times for their upcoming summer camps in June. The camps will take place at the Coleman Sports and Recreation Complex at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock. ��Vlog��ý Little Rock will hold a soccer day camp from 9-11 a.m. June 10-14 for $120. Day camp is for boys and girls ages 5-14 years old and focuses on the technical and mechanical training of the individual player. Improvement on the vital skills involved in soccer such as shooting, crossing, passing, dribbling, and finishing are emphasized. There will also be a focus on larger group training and game related situations. Each day will finish with games. This camp is designed for any level of ability with players grouped by age and ability levels. Additionally, the soccer program will hold ID camp for girls in grades 8-12 from 5-7:30 p.m. June 14 and 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. June 15 for $100. The camp is centered around a high level of training to help campers understand what it is like to play at the Division I level. Visit the to sign up.

Three soccer players named to Sun Belt Preseason All-Conference team

Ajani Oyindamola — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 16:19:31 +0000

Three members of the Trojan soccer team were named to the Sun Belt Preseason All-Conference team, while the soccer team was also picked to finish fourth in the conference standings. Due to their stellar seasons in 2017, senior forward , senior defender and junior midfielder earned recognition on the Sun Belt Preseason All-Conference team. After finishing fourth in the Sun Belt conference last season, the Trojans picked up a conference tournament victory for the second consecutive season. Little Rock finished with a final record of 9-9-3 with a 4-4-2 record in conference play. Little Rock finished with 82 points in the poll, 10 points behind third place Troy (92 points). South Alabama led the way with 117 points, followed by 2017 runner-up Texas State (97 points). Aparicio Gili garnered First Team All-Sun Belt honors for the second consecutive season. The Spanish forward tallied three goals and two assists during her junior campaign. She was instrumental in the attack as she scored a crucial goal in the Trojans’ conference tournament win over Arkansas State. Seifert earned Second Team All-Sun Belt honors in 2017 as she anchored the Trojan defensive back line. While the senior from Potsdam, Germany, was a force in the defense, she also managed two goals and one assist. This included a game-winning goal against UT-Rio Grande Valley. Lastly, Greulich was a First Team All-Sun Belt selection in 2017 as well as a Second Team recipient in the season prior. The Potsdam, Germany, native led the Trojans in points (17) and goals (8). The midfielder recorded a hat trick against Murray State and added a brace against conference foe Georgia State. Greulich was named Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Week on Oct. 24 for her performance against the Panthers. She tallied the most shots and shots on goal for the maroon and silver. Greulich appeared in all 21 games for Little Rock and started all but one. The Trojans open their 2018 season on the road in Conway, when they take on Central Arkansas. The Bears posted a record of 11-10-0 last season with a 7-4-0 record in the Southland Conference.

��Vlog��ý Little Rock announces 2018 soccer schedule

Ajani Oyindamola — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 13:51:01 +0000

University of Arkansas at Little Rock head soccer coach has announced the , a slate which includes some challenging non-conference foes for the Trojans as well as a strong home schedule with nine matches being played at the Coleman Sports and Recreation Complex. “I’m delighted to be able to announce such an exciting schedule,” Foster said. “Getting to host an SEC team in Kentucky as well as another Power Five foe in TCU is big for us. We have our natural rivalry games against Central Arkansas and ��Vlog��ýPB, so we have some big non-conference games, followed by an always challenging Sun Belt schedule where we get to host the reigning champions in South Alabama and the rivalry game against Arkansas State. We’re ready to get going and are excited to see the Little Rock community come out and support this team.” The regular season for Foster’s inaugural season begins Friday, Aug. 17, when the Trojans make the short trip up Interstate 40 to Conway to face rival Central Arkansas at 7 p.m. That leads into Little Rock’s first-ever tilt against SEC foe Kentucky as the Trojans will host the Wildcats at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19. The Trojans make a trip to Springfield, Missouri, facing Missouri State on Friday, August 24, before closing out the month of August hosting in-state foe Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Sunday, Aug. 26, at 7 p.m. before welcoming Austin Peay to Little Rock on Friday, Aug. 31, for a 7 p.m. kick on what will be Senior Day for the Trojans. September begins with a trip to Itta Bena, Mississippi, facing Mississippi Valley State on Sunday, Sept. 2, leading into another key home match against Big 12 foe TCU on Friday, Sept. 7, at 7 p.m. as the Trojans and Horned Frogs will meet for the first time since 1992. The final non-conference game of the 2018 schedule takes Little Rock to the Lone Star state, returning the home-and-home contest at Sam Houston State on Sunday, Sept. 9.

2018 Trojan soccer schedule

The match against the Bearkats begins a tough stretch for the Trojans, who play five of the next six in enemy territory. That swing begins with the start of Sun Belt Conference play at Coastal Carolina Friday, Sept. 14, then continue on to face Appalachian State on Sunday, Sept. 16. Little Rock’s first home conference match will be held on Friday, Sept. 21, when the Trojans welcome Georgia State to Arkansas for a 7:30 p.m. match. The Trojans then head back on the road, traveling to Texas State on Friday, Sept. 28, before heading east to Monroe, Louisiana, to face ULM on Sunday, Sept. 30. The month of October will provide plenty of home cooking, however, as Little Rock closes out the 2018 regular season playing four of its final five contests at Coleman Sports and Recreation Complex. That stretch begins on Sunday, Oct. 7, when the Trojans play host to defending Sun Belt champion South Alabama at 1 p.m., marking coach Foster’s first contest against his former team. The final road match of the regular season takes the Trojans to Lafayette, Louisiana, for a showdown with the Ragin’ Cajuns on Friday, Oct. 12, leading into three-straight home matches to close out the season. The first of those will be the annual rivalry showdown with Arkansas State as the Trojans and Red Wolves will tangle at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14. Little Rock then hosts Troy on Friday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. before the regular season finale against Georgia Southern on Sunday, Oct. 21, at 1 p.m. The matches against the Alabama Trojans and the Eagles marks Little Rock’s Family Weekend for the 2018 season. Once again, the Sun Belt Conference tournament will be held at the Foley Sports Tourism Complex in Foley, Alabama, being held Wednesday, Oct. 31, through Sunday, Nov. 4. The Trojans will look to add to their postseason resume as Little Rock has advanced to the tournament semifinals in each of the past two seasons. A full list of promotions for the 2018 Little Rock soccer schedule will be announced in the coming weeks. Admission to all Trojan home soccer matches will once again be free of charge at the Coleman Sports and Recreation Complex.

Garuba earns 2018 Kevin Crass Heart of a Trojan Award

Ajani Oyindamola — Fri, 04 May 2018 13:28:38 +0000

Little Rock soccer senior has been awarded the second annual Kevin A. Crass Heart of a Trojan Award at the Trojans’ Senior Honors Luncheon on May 1. The award, initiated in 2017, is given annually to a Little Rock student-athlete based on community service, leadership and dedication to their team. A captain for the Trojans in 2017, Garuba played in 75 games during her Little Rock career, scoring 18 goals and adding 11 assists for 47 total points. She ranks in the top-10 all-time in program history in goals, assists, points, shots and game-winning goals, helping lead the Trojans to the Sun Belt Conference semifinals in each of the past two seasons. The Pflugerville, Texas, native is a nursing major, boasting a 3.56 GPA, showing her capacity to balance a challenging school course load, collegiate soccer obligations and undertaking a handful of leadership roles. An active member both on campus and in the community, she served as a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and as a leader in Chi Alpha Campus Ministries, coordinating and taking part in numerous service events. Garuba joins former Trojan baseball pitcher Cory Malcom as the second recipient of the award. The award’s namesake, Kevin Crass, is an avid supporter of the Little Rock Athletic program, as well as an ambassador, community leader and benefactor in the Little Rock community for over 30 years. Crass has assisted in multiple ways to the department, including serving as a color analyst for the Trojan men’s basketball team for the past two years, recently completing a two-year term as chair of the Trojan Advisory Council. He and his wife, Cathy, have been named the honorees for the 10th annual Spectac��Vlog��ýLR, being held in October. The award was given as part of the annual Trojan’s Senior Honors Luncheon, recognizing those Little Rock student-athletes who will be receiving their degrees and expressing appreciation for their efforts on behalf of the Trojan Athletic department.

��Vlog��ý Little Rock announces spring soccer schedule

Ajani Oyindamola — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 14:34:39 +0000

Little Rock head soccer coach has announced the Trojans’ 2018 spring schedule. All games on the spring schedule will be played in the central Arkansas region. “These spring games are the perfect opportunity for me to see the girls in action without the pressure that comes in the fall, allowing them to get to know some of my tactical ideas,” Foster said. “The team has worked extremely hard in our off-season workouts as the general level of fitness has improved. But there’s nothing quite like the joy of playing games.” Little Rock then plays host to the Toronto Blizzard, a training program for aspiring collegiate players, on Thursday, March 15 at 7 p.m. Little Rock then plays host to both Tulsa and Missouri State on Saturday, March 31, at the Coleman Sports Complex. The match against the Golden Hurricane gets underway at 1:30 p.m., followed by a 3 p.m. start against the Bears. The Trojans’ lone road game of the spring schedule will take place on Wednesday, April 4, when Little Rock makes the trek north of the river to Conway, facing Central Arkansas at 7 p.m. The 2018 spring schedule comes to a close on April 7-8 at Burns Park as the Trojans will compete in the annual event which raises funds for the Arkansas Chapter of the Komen for Cure Foundation. “We have a good mixture of opponents – Division I, Division II, and a Canadian club team,” Foster said. “I think the games will be competitive, and I’m excited for our fans to get their first look at our team as we gear up for the 2018 Sun Belt Conference schedule.” All games are open to the public and are free of charge. 2018 Little Rock Soccer Spring Schedule

Thursday, March 15 vs. Toronto Blizzard – 7 p.m. (Coleman Sports Complex)
Saturday March 31 vs. Tulsa – 1:30 p.m. (Coleman Sports Complex)
Saturday, March 31 vs. Missouri State – 3 p.m. (Coleman Sports Complex)
Wednesday, April 4 at Central Arkansas – 7 p.m. (Conway, Ark.)
Saturday, April 7 and Sunday April 8 – Kick For the Cure 7-on-7 Tournament (Burns Park)

Audra Larson named assistant soccer coach

Ajani Oyindamola — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 14:26:51 +0000

Head coach has announced the addition of as Little Rock’s assistant coach. Larson joins the Trojans with a successful background as both a coach and a player and will work primarily with the Little Rock goalkeepers. “I’m delighted to be able to welcome Audra to our staff,” Foster said. “She had an incredibly successful playing career and know she’ll bring those high standards to our program as our assistant coach. She’ll do a great job with our goalkeepers and is someone that has a talent to be able to establish positive relationships within our team.” Larson comes to Little Rock after spending the past two seasons as an assistant coach at Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee. In her two years with the Phoenix, she helped guide the team to a 27-10-3 record, including a 12-1-1 mark in Mid-South Conference play. Cumberland held its opponents to a 1.05 goals against average during that span, winning an undefeated conference title in 2017. Larson established herself as one of the top goalkeepers in the country during her playing career at Messiah College in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, setting an NCAA record for both men’s and women’s soccer with 68 career shutouts in net. Larson also set the NCAA record for consecutive shutouts with 55 and was a key figure in helping lead the Falcons to the 2012 Division III national championship as a freshman. For her career, Larson finished with an 88-4-8 record in goal with a 0.24 goals against average and 158 saves in 100 matches, totaling just shy of 8,888 minutes in net. She was an NSCAA second team All-Mid-Atlantic Region and second team All-MAC Commonwealth selection as a senior, earning honorable mention honors as both a sophomore and junior. Larson helped guide Messiah to three conference championships and four postseason appearances, advancing to the Final Four as a senior. A native of Montoursville, Pennsylvania, Larson earned her bachelor’s degree in communications from Messiah in 2016, followed by her master’s degree in sport management from Cumberland in 2017. With Larson making her debut on the Trojan sideline last Thursday, Little Rock opened its spring schedule with a 3-0 win over Harding at the Coleman Sports Complex. The Trojans have five games remaining in its training season, returning to action on Thursday, March 15, against the Toronto Blizzard at 7 p.m. at the Coleman Sports Complex.

Mark Foster named head soccer coach

��Vlog��ý Little Rock — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 15:32:02 +0000

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has hired as the seventh Trojan head soccer coach. Foster brings with him an impressive background both as a coach and a player, including multiple championships and record-setting performances. “Little Rock Athletics is excited to announce the hiring of Mark Foster as our next soccer coach,” Athletic Director Chasse Conque said. “There was a high level of interest in this position, which says a lot about this program, our university and the Little Rock community. We have seen significant growth in our soccer program the last several years and we are confident Mark will help take the program to the next level.” Foster comes to Little Rock after spending the past season at Sun Belt Conference rival South Alabama, serving as an assistant coach. In 2017, Foster helped lead the Jaguars to both the Sun Belt regular season and tournament titles as South Alabama finished 14-6-1 overall and 9-1-0 in conference play, advancing to the NCAA tournament. “When I heard the Little Rock job was open, the temptation and the potential was too much to turn down the opportunity,” Foster said. “Having coached against Little Rock, I knew how good those players and that program was. Little Rock has developed into one of the top teams in the Sun Belt, and I’m excited to add to that and help the program continue to grow. I’d like to thank Athletic Director Chasse Conque and Chancellor Andrew Rogerson for this opportunity and their trust and faith in me. I’m excited to get going in Little Rock and get to work with the team.” Prior to his time in Mobile, Foster spent six seasons at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee, spending the last four as the Trojans’ head coach. During his time at his alma mater, Foster compiled an overall record of 40-27-8, making his mark as the second-winningest coach in program history. In his four seasons at the helm of the Trojans, Foster posted a 29-13-6 mark in Great Midwest Athletic Conference play, finishing first in 2016 and tying for second in 2014. He was twice named the G-MAC Coach of the Year (2014 and 2016), posting two of the top-three winningest seasons in Trojan program history. After going 6-10-2 in 2013, Foster posted three-straight winning seasons, beginning with the 12-5-2 campaign in 2014, which included a 7-1-2 mark in G-MAC play, finishing tied for second. The Trojans posted a 9-7-3 mark in 2015, going 7-5-2 in conference play, leading up to the 13-5-1 campaign in 2016, including the 11-3 record in G-MAC play to capture the league title. Foster coached 21 all-Great Midwest Athletic Conference honorees at Trevecca, including five all-region recipients and a CoSIDA Academic All-American. Prior to becoming the Trojans’ head coach, Foster spent two seasons as an assistant at Trevecca, his alma mater. He was a key component of the Trojans’ 2012 G-MAC championship team which finished the season 16-5-3 and advanced to the NCCAA national semifinals. Foster began his coaching career at the Brentwood Soccer Club in Nashville in 2009, serving as the head coach of the ’93 Premier Division I state championship team. He also spent two seasons as an assistant coach at Donelson Christian Academy in Donelson, Tennessee. As a player, Foster left his mark on the Trevecca record book, finishing his career as the school’s all-time leader in both goals (41) and points (95) while tying for first all-time in assists (13). Foster helped guide the Trojans to 29 victories during his collegiate career, being named the TranSouth Athletic Conference Player of the Year in 2008 and Freshman of the Year in 2005. Foster was a four-time all-conference selection, earning first team honors in 2005 and 2008 while being named to the second team in 2006 and 2007. He was also a two-time TranSouth Scholar-Athlete and was named to the Trevecca Nazarene Athletic Hall of Fame in 2017, holding the distinction of being the only player in program history to have his number retired. A native of Newcastle, Ireland, Foster played for the Kilmore Recreation Football Club in the Irish Premiere Football League. He is married to the former Jessica Leary, who played both softball and soccer at Trevecca, and the couple has one son, Campbell.

��Vlog��ý Little Rock student-athletes achieve record high GPA scores

Ajani Oyindamola — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 14:23:23 +0000

Continuing to add to its legacy in the classroom as well as in competition, University of Arkansas at Little Rock Athletics finished the fall 2017 semester with a cumulative 3.3 grade point average among its nearly 200 student-athletes, a new high for the athletic department. It marks the second-straight semester the Trojans have set a record for combined GPA among its 12 athletic programs, besting the 3.27 cumulative GPA set following the spring 2017 semester. “I could not be more proud of the GRIT and hard work our student-athletes continue to demonstrate in the classroom,” said Director of Athletics Chasse Conque. “We have enjoyed academic success at Little Rock for many years, but setting GPA records in back-to-back semesters speaks volumes about our even stronger commitment to the classroom. Our young people, our coaches, and Senior Woman Administrator should be commended for their dedication as we continue to graduate champions.” Seven of the Trojans’ 12 athletic programs finished the fall 2017 semester with a 3.0 GPA or higher as 135 Little Rock student-athletes posted a 3.0 or better. With the performance in the fall, Little Rock’s student-athletes have posted a department-wide GPA above 3.0 for the 11th-straight semester. Women’s golf once again led the way, posting a 3.76 GPA during the fall and holds a 3.7 cumulative grade point average. Soccer’s 3.7 GPA ranked second as both programs achieved impressive results during their competition season, seeing a combined 29 student-athletes eclipse the 3.0 mark. Men’s golf also had a strong showing during their competition season with a 3.44 GPA during the fall, aided by six players above a 3.0, followed by swimming and diving’s 3.37 and baseball’s 3.35 grade point averages. The two teams had the most total number of student-athletes above a 3.0 GPA, led by 30 from swimming and diving and 28 from baseball. Women’s basketball finished the fall semester with a team GPA of 3.14 with volleyball adding a 3.11 GPA as nine players from each squad ending the fall semester with a 3.0 GPA or better. With the fall semester in the books, nine Trojan programs have a team cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, led by women’s golf’s 3.7. Soccer ranks second at 3.6 followed by swimming and diving (3.47) and volleyball (3.41). Baseball (3.39), men’s golf (3.38), women’s basketball (3.09) and women’s track and field and cross country (3.03) round out the list. Academic performance continues to be a major priority for the Little Rock Athletic department as the Trojans also boast a Graduation Success Rate of 81 percent, leading all Division I programs in the state of Arkansas for the fifth-straight season.

��Vlog��ý Little Rock student-athletes earn Sun Belt academic honors

��Vlog��ý Little Rock — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 19:27:46 +0000

Nearly 54 percent of University of Arkansas at Little Rock were on honored as the Sun Belt Conference released its Commissioner’s List and Honor Roll Aug. 15. More than 100 Trojans were honored with placement on one of the league’s two lists. The Commissioner’s List recognizes student-athletes with grade point averages (GPA) above 3.5, and the Honor Roll recognizes student-athletes with GPAs between 3.0 and 3.49. The 106 total student-athletes on those lists is up from last year’s total of 99. Fifty-six student-athletes made the Commissioner’s List in 2017 — the second-highest total since 2014. The Trojan baseball team had the highest number of student-athletes on both lists with 28 members in total. Fourteen members of the team were named to the Commissioner’s List, and 14 others were named to the Honor Roll. Soccer had the highest number of student-athletes named to the Commissioner’s List with 17. Seven others were named to the Honor Roll for a total of 24 student-athletes recognized by the league. Little Rock track and field and cross country combined for 22 student-athletes on the Sun Belt lists. Four men and four women were named to the Commissioner’s List, and five men and nine women were named to the Honor Roll. Women’s basketball had eight student-athletes honored by the league with one on the Commissioner’s List and seven on the Honor Roll. Eight members of the Trojan volleyball team were placed on the Sun Belt lists, as four earned spots on the Commissioner’s List and four earned spots on the Honor Roll. Men’s golf saw seven of its student-athletes honored as six earned placement on the Commissioner’s List and one made it to the Honor Roll. Women’s golf also had seven student-athletes honored by the league as six made the Commissioner’s List and one made the Honor Roll. Men’s basketball had two players earn a spot on the league’s Honor Roll. ��Vlog��ý Little Rock’s honored student-athletes include: Commissioner’s List

Zach Baker, Baseball
Jacob Boggess, Baseball
Kale Emshoff, Baseball
Ryan LeMoine, Baseball
Cory Malcom, Baseball
Matt McDowell, Baseball
Keegan Meyn, Baseball
Cody Daylor, Baseball
Corbin Osburn, Baseball
Hunter Owens, Baseball
Riley Pittman, Baseball
Christian Reyes, Baseball
Dylan Slayton, Baseball
Dalton Thomas, Baseball
Ronjanae DeGray, Women’s Basketball
Grady Bourguignon, Men’s Golf
Zach Coats, Men’s Golf
Danial Durisic, Men’s Golf
Brady Edwards, Men’s Golf
Nico Parra, Men’s Golf
George Scanlon, Men’s Golf
Shania Berger, Women’s Golf
Emelie Blennow, Women’s Golf
Sabrina Bonanno, Women’s Golf
Lucy Owen, Women’s Golf
Thea Wakeford-Wesmann, Women’s Golf
Peyton Weaver, Women’s Golf
Arola Aparicio Gili, Soccer
Madison Bingham, Soccer
Sara Cavanagh, Soccer
Jaylin Finney, Soccer
Sammi Gregory, Soccer
Doro Greulich, Soccer
Harrison Hayworth, Soccer
Nora Hellmers, Soccer
Hali Long, Soccer
Jaclyn Purvine, Soccer
Shara Robbins, Soccer
Samantha Rolka, Soccer
Lisa Ryan, Soccer
Sairra Tucker, Soccer
Kayla Turner, Soccer
Josie Verslues, Soccer
Quin Wilkes, Soccer
Davion Campbell, Track and Field/Cross Country
Tyler Davis, Track and Field/Cross Country
Nghia Dinh, Track and Field/Cross Country
Kendrick Dunn, Track and Field/Cross Country
Jasmine Blunt, Track and Field/Cross Country
Sara Claycomb, Track and Field/Cross Country
Akeia Joyner, Track and Field/Cross Country
Hunter Paul, Track and Field/Cross Country
Marina Avram, Volleyball
Taylor Lindberg, Volleyball
Veronica Marin, Volleyball
Sydnee Martin, Volleyball

Honor Roll

Justin Cooper, Baseball
Bryce Dimitroff, Baseball
Justin Garcia, Baseball
Ty Gunter, Baseball
Cameron Knight, Baseball
Cody McGill, Baseball
Danny Mitchell Jr., Baseball
McKinley Moore, Baseball
Preston Oberling, Baseball
Zach Ours, Baseball
Ben Patranella, Baseball
Jacob Rateliff, Baseball
Cole Townsend, Baseball
Reed Willenborg, Baseball
Brandon Brady, Men’s Basketball
Shandon Goldman, Men’s Basketball
Sydney Chastain, Women’s Basketball
, Women’s Basketball
Anna Hurlburt, Women’s Basketball
Keanna Keys, Women’s Basketball
Emily Lytle, Women’s Basketball
Kaitlyn Pratt, Women’s Basketball
Kiara Scott, Women’s Basketball
George Trujillo, Men’s Golf
Pernille Orlien, Women’s Golf
Bailey Fithian, Soccer
Fali Garuba, Soccer
Camilla Olsson, Soccer
Claire Palmer, Soccer
Shannon Shields, Soccer
Sara Small, Soccer
Logan Strange, Soccer
Imad Amenzou, Track and Field/Cross Country
Zodani Francois, Track and Field/Cross Country
Terence Goodwin, Track and Field/Cross Country
Emilio Medina, Track and Field/Cross Country
Jaquez Wilson, Track and Field/Cross Country
Brittney Anderson, Track and Field/Cross Country
Anika Charles, Track and Field/Cross Country
Nicole Edison, Track and Field/Cross Country
Tyra Gilliam, Track and Field/Cross Country
Adela Hernandez, Track and Field/Cross Country
Tyler Kelly, Track and Field/Cross Country
Widline Lageroy, Track and Field/Cross Country
Christina Nickerson, Track and Field/Cross Country
Rebeca Solis, Track and Field/Cross Country
Hope Larmour, Volleyball
Miona Milovanovic, Volleyball
Tiara Wilkins, Volleyball
Aubrey Wilson, Volleyball

Four student-athletes earn All-Sun Belt postseason honors

��Vlog��ý Little Rock — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 14:44:09 +0000

Four members of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Trojan soccer team earned All-Conference honors from the Sun Belt Conference on Nov. 1, setting another program record in a season full of them. Sophomore forward Arola Aparicio was named to the All-Sun Belt First Team, and teammates , , and earned All-Sun Belt Second Team status. None of the four players had previously earned Sun Belt postseason honors in their careers. This also marks the first time Little Rock as a team posted more than two players on the Sun Belt postseason teams. Aparicio led the Trojans this season with five goals and added two assists for 12 total points, tying her for the team lead in points. Her five goals were the fourth-most in the Sun Belt in conference-only games, and she finished fourth in the league as well with 12 conference-only points. She helped secure two victories for Little Rock with game-winning goals. Her five goals came just one year after she scored just one goal. Aparicio becomes the Trojans’ first player to earn Sun Belt First Team honors since Christina Veasley in 2009. Greulich made a huge impact for the Trojans right away, scoring three goals and adding three assists in her freshman campaign. All three of her goals came in conference contests, and she finished tied for eighth in the Sun Belt in conference-only points. She also added two game-winning goals for the Trojans in league action. Uyokpeyi is the rock of the Trojans’ midfield, disrupting defenders and dishing out passes all season long. She finished the regular season with 1,564 minutes, leading the Little Rock roster. She scored a goal and tallied one assist in the final Sun Belt regular-season weekend. Uyokpeyi is seventh in Trojan history in career assists with 11. She started in 18 games and played all 19 games for the Trojans in 2016. Wilkes added 12 more points to her career totals with four goals and four assists on the season and finishing tied for the team lead in points with Aparicio. Wilkes played in all 19 games and started 15, racking up 1,171 minutes as she racked up points. She finished tied for 10th in the conference in total points and goals and was tied for sixth in total assists. Wilkes now ranks 10th all-time in Trojan history in points (39), 11th all-time in goals (15), and 12th all-time in assists (9). The Trojans’ four All-Sun Belt winners and the rest of the roster had a historic 2016 season that saw the team tied its all-time wins record with 11 victories and break its conference wins record with six. Last week, the team set a new program record when it ranked No. 83 in the nation in RPI, and the team currently has a six-game unbeaten streak against conference foes. The Trojans earned the No. 3 seed in the Sun Belt Tournament, breaking the 2015 team’s record for highest-ever conference tournament seed. The 2015 team earned the No. 5 seed in that year’s tournament, then a school record.

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