Troy University Athletics
Kosiba, Longard Earn Sun Belt Soccer Honors
11/1/2005 12:00:00 AM | Soccer
Kosiba led the Trojans with four goals, including the game-winning goals in Troy's Sun Belt victories over Arkansas State and Arkansas-Little Rock in September. She was named the league's player of the week on Sept. 27, following those two wins. The Snellville, Ga., native had 14 shots on goal, and a shots on goal percentage of .667.
Longard finished regular-season play with 100 saves in 134 attempts for a save percentage of .746. She set a school record with 21 saves in the 1-1 tie with Middle Tennessee on Oct. 9, and she became the school's career shut out leader when she earned her 10th career shut out on Sept. 2 against Alabama State.
This is a great honor for both players,” Troy head coach Diana Niland said. Their success and this recognition is a reflection of the hard work and effort from the entire team this season.”
The Trojans will compete in post-season play for the first time in school history when they play in the Sun Belt Championship this week. The Trojans finished with a 2-5-1 conference mark, earning the seventh seed in the tournament. They will take on second-seeded Middle Tennessee in the first round at 4 p.m.
ALL-SUN BELT CONFERENCE TEAM
FIRST TEAM
Lleane Grimditch, F, Jr., Denver
Holly Grogan, F, So., Middle Tennessee
Heather Hutyra, F, So., North Texas
Rebecca Rodriguez, F, Jr., Middle Tennessee
Kelli Lunsford, MF, Fr., North Texas
Laura Mann, MF, Jr., Denver
Kelly Tarrant, MF, So., South Alabama
Angela Hawkins, D, Jr., North Texas
Heather Ray, D, Jr., Arkansas State
Jenna Silverberg, D, Jr., Western Kentucky
Kandice Ellis, GK, So., North Texas
SECOND TEAM
Jennifer Beckwith, F, Jr., South Alabama
Megan Kosiba, F, Jr., Troy
Shawna Sparks, F, Sr., Arkansas State
Christi Banas, MF, Sr., Western Kentucky
Jenna Billingsley, MF, So., Denver
Rebecca Kahn, MF, Sr., South Alabama
Claire Ward, MF, Sr., Middle Tennessee
Ingrid Christensen, D, So., Middle Tennessee
Laura Cook, D, Sr., Arkansas-Little Rock
Katy Rayburn, D, Jr., Middle Tennessee
Laura Longard, GK, Jr., Troy
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Heather Hutyra, So., F, North Texas
FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR: Kelli Lunsford, Fr., MF, North Texas
NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR: Ingrid Christensen, So., D, Middle Tennessee
COACH OF THE YEAR: John Hedlund, North Texas
