Texas A&M Aggies
SEC
The run of excellence continues in College Station for the Texas A&M women’s soccer program as they once again won the Southeastern Conference regular season championship. The Aggies have been one of the more consistent programs in the country and have become much stronger at adapting their play to be able win a game 1-0 or 4-3. Also, the 12th man at Ellis Field is one of the most electric home environments in all of women’s college soccer and that makes Texas A&M a perennial threat to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.
2014 Record: 18-2-2, 9-1-1
Coach: G Guerrieri
Good Results: 10/5 Kentucky (2-1), 11/5 vs Georgia (3-0)
Bad Results: 9/7 at Arizona State (1-2), 10/3 Florida (0-1)
Why They Can Surprise:
The high pace possession style of the Aggies when they get rolling on all cylinders is very tough for any opponent to slow down over the course of 90 minutes. Also, this team is loaded with experience, led by Shea Groom and Kelley Monogue. They pace a very balanced offensive attack for Texas A&M. Annie Kunz is a huge spark plug up top for the Aggies along with Bianca Brinson. This variety of options creates matchup issues all over the field for opposing teams.
The backline has rose to the occasion when called upon and the trio of Meghan Streight, Leigh Edwards and Karlie Mueller will have to come up big in the NCAA Tournament for the Aggies. In goal, senior Jordan Day is starting to get back into form and will need to have a huge tournament for Texas A&M to get to the College Cup.
Why They Can Disappoint:
The inability to finish quality scoring chances against teams like Arizona State and Florida in the matches they have lost is a potential issue for the NCAA Tournament. Another potential reason the Aggies could disappoint is if they have to go on the road for Quarterfinal round matchup with a Florida State, Virginia, UCLA or Stanford. The Aggies played the Bruins in a preseason match and lost 3-1 out in Los Angeles but the challenge would definitely be there for them to try and score on these very tough defensive teams on the road.
Key Strikers:
Annie Kunz, Senior, 6 goals, 6 assists
Bianca Brinson, Senior, 8 goals, 6 assists
Key Midfielders:
Kelley Monogue, Senior, 11 goals, 10 assists
Shea Groom, Senior, 14 goals, 4 assists
Janae Cousineau, Junior, 6 goals, 2 assists
Allie Bailey, Senior, 5 goals, 5 assists
Key Defenders:
Meghan Streight, Senior, 2 goals, 2 assists
Leigh Edwards, Senior, 1 goal, 1 assist
Karlie Mueller, Junior, 0 goals, 4 assists
Key Goalkeepers:
Jordan Day, Senior, 0.40 goals against average, .893 save percentage, 3 shutouts
Renee McDermott, Senior, 1.13 goals against average, .673 save percentage, 4 shutouts
By the Numbers:
Scoring Offense: 2.58 (14th in nation, 1st in conference)
Goals-Against Average: 1.029 (107, 6)
Shutout Percentage: .263 (200, 11)
Save Percentage: .718 (262, 14)
Recent Postseason Appearances:
2013 First Round Defeated Utah
2013 Second Round Defeated Texas Tech
2013 Third Round Lost to North Carolina
2012 First Round Defeated Stephen F. Austin
2012 Second Round Defeated Oakland
2012 Third Round Lost to Florida State
2011 First Round Defeated LSU
2011 Second Round Lost to Virginia Tech
2010 First Round Defeated North Dakota State
2010 Second Round Lost to Minnesota
2009 First Round Defeated Memphis
2009 Second Round Defeated LSU
2009 Third Round Lost to Florida State
2008 First Round Defeated Texas State
2008 Second Round Defeated Washington
2008 Third Round Defeated Florida
2008 Quarterfinals Lost to North Carolina
2007 First Round Defeated Stephen F. Austin
2007 Second Round Lost to Texas
*all team stats through 11/2
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