Nov. 4, 2008
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Sophomore midfielder Molly Kinsella and freshman forward Candace West received All-Southeastern Conference plaudits the league announced today.
Kinsella started in all 19 games and led the Commodores in scoring with eight goals and four assists. The goal total was tied for fourth most in the conference and was a career high for the Memphis native. She led the league in shots (84), shots per game (4.42), shots on goal (40) and shots on goal per game (2.11). Six of her goals came in league action, which was third best in the league.
“Molly is an incredible athlete and a tremendous competitor,” said Vanderbilt head coach Ronnie Coveleskie. “She is the cornerstone to the future of Vanderbilt soccer.”
West started in 10 of 17 games as a true freshman and finished third on the team in scoring with three goals and three assists (nine points). She had a two-goal outing in the Commodores 4-1 win over Tennessee Tech on Sept. 7.
“Candace is a great young talent and provided us creativity on our attack with great technical ability,” said Coveleskie. “She should blossom into a dominant player in our league and along with Molly, she will help lead Vanderbilt back to great success.”
Becky Burleigh received her third SEC Coach of the Year honor after guiding Florida to a perfect 11-0 conference record and the regular season championship. The Gators are the No. 1 seed in this year’s soccer tournament.
Auburn’s Allison Whitworth was tabbed SEC Soccer Scholar-Athlete of the Year. LSU’s Malorie Rutledge was named SEC Offensive Player of the Year. Georgia’s Megan Tomlinson was named the SEC Defensive Player of the Year. Katy Frierson of Auburn is the SEC Freshman of the Year.
