November 25, 2014
Spartans Place Three on Daktronics All-Region Team
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The University of Tampa women's soccer team had three student-athletes named to the 2014 Daktronics All-South Region team.
Among the honorees are Cici Gonzalez and Lauren Moore, who both found a spot on the first team. Madison Cox was tabbed a second-team performer.
Gonzalez, a junior midfielder from Lutz, Fla., leads the nation with nine game-winning goals. She concluded the 2014 season with 18 goals and 10 assists to lead the Spartans. The school's all-time leader in game-winning goals also ranked third in school history in goals, fourth in points and seventh in assists.
Moore, a junior midfielder from Tampa, finished 2014 with 10 goals and 11 assists. She also ranks among all-time leader in goals (fourth), points (fifth) and assists (eighth).
Cox, a freshman defender from Tampa, enjoyed a stellar year in her first collegiate season. She played in 19 games, scoring six goals and two assists from her center back position.
Voting for the Daktronics team is conducted by sports information directors across the South Region. First-team selections will move forward on the national ballot for All-American honors.
FIRST TEAM
GK Becca Rogers, Barry
M Cici Gonzalez, Tampa
M Lauren Moore, Tampa
M Lavinia Nkomo, Barry
M Paxton Sickler, Rollins
D Alyssa Bova, North Alabama
D Azure Dorsey, Rollins
D Taylor Thigpen, Rollins
D Katie Turner, Barry
F Brenna McKee, Rollins
F Arielle Kabangu, Saint Leo
F Chloe Richards, North Alabama
F Katie Waddell, Saint Leo
South Region Player of the Year - Chloe Richards, North Alabama
SECOND TEAM
GK Rachel Beninati, North Alabama
M Eva Banton, Florida Tech
M Eleanor Costello, North Alabama
M Sara Helgadottir, West Florida
M Courtney Hueston, Florida Tech
M Carmen Manes, Christian Brothers
M Katy Morris, West Alabama
M Camilla Rodrigues, Christian Brothers
M April Syme, West Florida
M Kasey Wyer, Palm Beach Atlantic
D Kelly Andres, West Florida
D Madison Cox, Tampa
D Ashley Harlan, Barry
D Ellis Hillman, North Alabama
F Alexcia Alexander, Alabama-Huntsville
F Nicki Gears, West Alabama
F Mora Johnson, Rollins
F Shanice Robe, Barry