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University of the Cumberlands Women’s Soccer 2007 Wrap-Up The University of the Cumberlands Women’s soccer team rounded out their season with an overall 16-5 record, one of the best in school history. Improving tremendously from last year, the Patriot Ladies made it to post-season action where they fell to the 2006 National Champions and conference rival Lindsey Wilson College in both the Mid-South Conference Tournament final and the Region XI semi-finals. Cumberlands finished as the third seed in regular season conference action, but took second in the MSC Tournament after defeating Georgetown College 1-0, a task that has not been accomplished in six years. The Patriot Ladies went on to face off with Georgetown again in the Region XI Play-In game, where they once again defeated the Tigers 2-1. Head coach Aron Bassoff completes his third season with the Patriot Ladies, and is extremely pleased with this year's action. "This was a great season for us," comments Bassoff. "We have taken huge steps forward to accomplish our program's objectives." This is the first winning season the Patriot Ladies have seen in six years. They have also recorded more wins this year than in the past two seasons combined. The 16-5 record is the second most wins in school history, as well as, the second highest winning percentage. Junior Leslie Allred ( Anderson County, TN) led the team in goals and points this season, recording 22 goals, eight assists, and 52 points. Allred also broke the school record for most career goals during the MSC Tournament Play-In game against Pikeville College on October 24th. The previous record was set at 45 by Kelly Tragesser (1997-2001) and is now held by Allred with a total of 48. She will be key returner next season for the Patriots offensively, and can hopefully increase her record during her senior year. Leading the Patriots in assists this year was freshman Stacie Tull (Northult, England), with a total of 14 in 21 games. At the central midfielder position, Tull was an important asset for the team this season, creating numerous goal-scoring opportunities and controlling the the midfield. Davin Caudill (Frankfort, KY) and Heather Lopez (Louisville, KY) were the heart of the Patriot defense this season. They repeatedly turned away the opponent's offense, only allowing 24 goals this year compared to UC's 84. Both Caudill and Lopez will return next season. Junior Rebecca Rube (Louisville, KY) and freshman Jamie Roberts (Owensboro, KY) are two other athletes that contributed to the Patriot Ladies' success this season. Rube scored 18 goals this year and recorded three assists, while Roberts tallied 17 goals and four assists. Both of these individuals will be key returners for next year's squad. The Patriot Ladies had many athletes that were honored at the Mid-South Conference Banquet. Junior Leslie Allred and freshman Heather Lopez were named as first team All-Conference members. Davin Caudill, Jamie Roberts, Rebecca Rube, Stacie Tull, and Nery Saucedo (Bartow, FL) were all named to the Honorable Mention All-Conference team. All of these individuals are eligible for next season's soccer action. Academic All-Conference members include Allred, Saucedo, junior Lesley Bryan (Bartow, FL), senior Katie DeLozier (Crestwood, KY), junior Jamie Dubeck (Clarksville, TN), senior Ashley Kennerly (Lawrenceburg, KY), senior Bethany Ott (Knoxville, TN), senior Brittney Becker (Cincinnati, OH), and junior Lauren Howe (Dry Ridge, KY). Bassoff has high hopes for next season and will work with his team during the spring semester to improve in key areas. “This will be the first off-season where we will have the majority of our returning athletes," states Bassoff. "We will be able to continue working on the things from this fall as a team, rather than individual improvement." "We also need to continue to get stronger defensively,” adds Bassoff. “Playing great teams such as Lindsey Wilson really gives us a good idea of where we stand. We have to focus on Lindsey Wilson since they are in our conference if we want to make it to the NAIA National tournament."
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