Vanderbilt Women's Soccer Class Nationally Ranked

Vanderbilt Women’s Soccer Class Nationally Ranked

8/4/2004

Head Coach Ronnie Coveleskie-Hill and her staff have assembled the #3-ranked recruiting class in the Central Region, and a #22 ranking overall, according to Soccer BUZZ. Both rankings are the highest in the Southeastern Conference.

“I’m very excited to welcome such a highly respected freshman class to our talented group of returnees,” Coveleskie-Hill said.

“It’s always a challenge to replace such a large class of graduating seniors, however I think that we have collected the best group of players that will not only help take Vanderbilt soccer to a new level, but will also fit the mold of a Vanderbilt student-athlete.”

The Vanderbilt class consists of 10 players, including nine freshmen and one transfer. (Previous release available by clicking here.)

The Commodores report for the 2004 season Aug. 11 (Wednesday) and will play their first scrimmage Aug. 17 (Tuesday) vs. Furman at 1 pm in the Vanderbilt Soccer Complex. The regular-season home-opener is Aug. 27 (Friday) vs. Wake Forest at 7 pm.

“This class is filled with high level soccer experiences; they have innate competitive attitudes; and they have received concrete fundamental coaching,” Coveleskie-Hill added. “They will be exciting and inspirational to watch.”

Last season, the Commodores advanced to the SEC Tournament for the 10th time since its inception in 1993.

SOCCER BUZZ CENTRAL REGION AND NATIONAL RECRUITING CLASS RANKINGS

SOCCER BUZZ CENTRAL REGION:
1. Texas A&M
2. Texas
3. VANDERBILT
4. SMU
5. Nebraska
6. Colorado
7. Denver
8. Mississippi
9. Tennessee
10. Missouri

SOCCER BUZZ NATIONAL RANKINGS:
1. Texas A&M
2. Notre Dame
3. North Carolina
4. Penn State
5. Texas
6. Clemson
7. Portland
8. Maryland
9. Ohio State
10. California
11. Villanova
12. Virginia
13. Michigan
14. Illinois
15. Santa Clara
16. UCLA
17. Utah
18. Boston College
19. Loyola Marymount
20. Duke
21. West Virginia
22. VANDERBILT
23. South Carolina
24. Virginia Tech
25. Florida