Alex Wagner - Soccer - Vanderbilt University Athletics

#27 Alex Wagner Season 2023-24

Defender

Class Senior
Hometown Atlanta, Ga.
High School The Westminster Schools

HONORS:

2023 CSC Academic All-District
2022 SEC Honor Roll
Defensive Player of the Week (Sept.26, 2022)
2021 SEC Honor Roll
2020 SEC Honor Roll

As a Senior (2023):

  • Appeared in all 18 matches for the Dores with 16 starts
  • Played  in over 1,400 minutes on the pitch
  • Pioneered the defensive to nine shutouts in the season
  • Took a season-high two shots at RV Georgia (Sept. 30)
  • Dished one assist in draw against No. 20 Northwestern (Sept. 3)

As a Junior (2022):

  • Appeared in 18 matches for the Dores, starting 17
  • Recorded 1,375 minutes on the pitch
  • Scored second career goal and season first against Kentucky (Sept. 22)
  • Named SEC Defensive Player of the Week (Sept. 26)
  • Tallied an assist in Commodores’ 2-1 victory over Mississippi State (Oct. 23)
  • Contributed to eight clean sheets

As a Sophomore (2021):

  • Appeared in all 19 contests for the Commodores
  • Started 13 games, including first collegiate start against Purdue (Aug. 22)
  • Scored first assist at Lipscomb (Sept. 9)
  • Tallied two assists on the season
  • Played season-best 98 minutes in SEC Tournament First Round game against Florida (Oct. 31)

As a Freshman (2020):

  • Appeared in nine of 16 matches throughout the campaign
  • Made her collegiate debut against Missouri (Oct. 3)
  • Scored her first collegiate goal against South Carolina (Oct. 11)

High School:

  • Two-time state champions (2017 and 2019)
  • DiVarsity All-Star MVP
  • Captain Concorde Fire Soccer (2018-19)
  • High school Ambassador
  • National Honors Society
  • Honor Roll

Personal:

  • Born Feb. 15, 2002 in Atlanta, Georgia
  • Parents: Michael and Melissa Wagner
  • Has two siblings: Ava and Cate Wagner
  • Club Team: Concorde Fire
  • Position: Defender
  • Chose Vanderbilt because: “I fell in love with Vanderbilt the first time I was on campus. The energy and excitement from the coaches, the players and everyone in the athletic program was infectious. I chose Vanderbilt because the soccer program and education is incredible. I can’t wait to be a Commodore! Anchor Down!”