Troy University Athletics
2016 Soccer Roster
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Huynh, Alex
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Jersey Number 6
Alex Huynh
- Position:
- Defender
- Height:
- 5-6
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Sadleir, New South Wales, Australia
- High School:
- Wesfields Sports
- Club:
- Western Sydney
Bio
Conference Yearly Awards
2016 All-Sun Belt Second Team
2016 (Senior): Named All-Sun Belt Second Teamย โฆ Started all 18 games in which she played โฆ Played 1,639 minutes, most among outfield players โฆ Played the full match in 14 of 18 games played โฆ Was one of the Trojanโs primary set piece takers including 60 of the teamโs 123 corner kicks โฆ Recorded three assists on the season, all from set pieces โฆ Assist on a corner leveled the game against Texas State in the 60th minute, Troy went on to win 2-1 โฆ Free kick against Samford rebounded off the upright and into the path of Allie Dingle, who volleyed it home for the second goal in a 2-0 win โฆ Picked up an assist on a free kick to Maddie Brune in the 17th minute against Alabama State โฆ Leader of a defense that posted a 1.05 goals against average for the season, the third-best in program history
2015 (Junior):ย Huynh started 19 of the teamโs 20 matches as a center defender while at Colorado. She logged 1,632 minutes on the back line during the year and recorded one assist and six shot attempts. Colorado had a 1.32 goals-against average while she was on the field during the year. She was key in CUโs 1-0 win over the University of Denver on Sept. 11 to clinch the Colorado Cup for the second straight season, playing the full 90 minutes. She also played all 110 minutes in a 1-1 draw with No. 19 Washington on Oct. 9. Huynhโs lone assist on the year came against Arizona State on Nov. 1 as her free kick from 40 yards out found the head of Heather Ward for a score
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2014 (Sophomore):ย Huynh took the pitch in 12 matches and made nine starts, playing a pivotal role on the CU backline. She played a season-high 102 minutes in CUโs double-overtime contest against former Big 12 Conference rival Kansas. She also played the full 90 minutes in all three Colorado Cup matchesโ against Colorado State, Northern Colorado and Denver, helping CU win the 2014 trophy. Huynh put three of her four total shots on goal and had one assist, which came against Detroit in a 3-0 victory. Huynh was sidelined halfway through the season with an injury, but returned to play in the final match of the regular season and helped CU advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament, shutting out BYU at home in the opening round and forcing overtime at No. 6 North Carolina in the round of 32.
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2013 (Freshman):ย Huynh had a strong debut season with the Buffs. She was the only freshman to start all 23 games, totaling 1,814 minutes. Huynh is just the sixth freshman at CU to start 23 or more games in her debut season. In that time, she contributed three assists, which ranks in the top nine all-time among CU freshmen. As a mid-back, she also helped CU to its nine shutouts. She earned points in just her third collegiate game, assisting the insurance in CUโs 2-1 win over Air Force. She was at it again versus Stony Brook in the Omni Classic, contributing an assist in the 19th minute to help CU to a 4-0 shutout. Huynh had her third assist against USC, finding the goal scorer in the 66nd minute in the 2-1 win.
Prep:ย Huynh succeeded on the pitch with multiple teams. A talented player at Australiaโs first selective sports school, she helped her team to four consecutive state championships. She was selected for the Under-15 and U-17 New South Wales Teams on her way to U-17 and U-20 appearance with the Australian team. She was a member of the Australian Schoolgirls and NSW Combined High Schools teams from 2009-11, winning championships each season, and taking home national titles in 2009 and โ10. As a senior, she was a team captain and was named the NSW CHS player of the final. She was also awarded NSW CHS Blue in addition to blue honors from Westfields Sporting and Sydney South West as a junior. Huynh also played club ball with Western Sydney.
Personal:ย Alexandra Huynh was born on July 24, 1994 in Sydney, Australia. Her mother is Jo-Anne Piper. She has a twin sister, Samantha, and two brothers, Joshua and Christopher. She enjoys reading, skateboarding and making clothes.
2016 All-Sun Belt Second Team
2016 (Senior): Named All-Sun Belt Second Teamย โฆ Started all 18 games in which she played โฆ Played 1,639 minutes, most among outfield players โฆ Played the full match in 14 of 18 games played โฆ Was one of the Trojanโs primary set piece takers including 60 of the teamโs 123 corner kicks โฆ Recorded three assists on the season, all from set pieces โฆ Assist on a corner leveled the game against Texas State in the 60th minute, Troy went on to win 2-1 โฆ Free kick against Samford rebounded off the upright and into the path of Allie Dingle, who volleyed it home for the second goal in a 2-0 win โฆ Picked up an assist on a free kick to Maddie Brune in the 17th minute against Alabama State โฆ Leader of a defense that posted a 1.05 goals against average for the season, the third-best in program history
2015 (Junior):ย Huynh started 19 of the teamโs 20 matches as a center defender while at Colorado. She logged 1,632 minutes on the back line during the year and recorded one assist and six shot attempts. Colorado had a 1.32 goals-against average while she was on the field during the year. She was key in CUโs 1-0 win over the University of Denver on Sept. 11 to clinch the Colorado Cup for the second straight season, playing the full 90 minutes. She also played all 110 minutes in a 1-1 draw with No. 19 Washington on Oct. 9. Huynhโs lone assist on the year came against Arizona State on Nov. 1 as her free kick from 40 yards out found the head of Heather Ward for a score
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2014 (Sophomore):ย Huynh took the pitch in 12 matches and made nine starts, playing a pivotal role on the CU backline. She played a season-high 102 minutes in CUโs double-overtime contest against former Big 12 Conference rival Kansas. She also played the full 90 minutes in all three Colorado Cup matchesโ against Colorado State, Northern Colorado and Denver, helping CU win the 2014 trophy. Huynh put three of her four total shots on goal and had one assist, which came against Detroit in a 3-0 victory. Huynh was sidelined halfway through the season with an injury, but returned to play in the final match of the regular season and helped CU advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament, shutting out BYU at home in the opening round and forcing overtime at No. 6 North Carolina in the round of 32.
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2013 (Freshman):ย Huynh had a strong debut season with the Buffs. She was the only freshman to start all 23 games, totaling 1,814 minutes. Huynh is just the sixth freshman at CU to start 23 or more games in her debut season. In that time, she contributed three assists, which ranks in the top nine all-time among CU freshmen. As a mid-back, she also helped CU to its nine shutouts. She earned points in just her third collegiate game, assisting the insurance in CUโs 2-1 win over Air Force. She was at it again versus Stony Brook in the Omni Classic, contributing an assist in the 19th minute to help CU to a 4-0 shutout. Huynh had her third assist against USC, finding the goal scorer in the 66nd minute in the 2-1 win.
Prep:ย Huynh succeeded on the pitch with multiple teams. A talented player at Australiaโs first selective sports school, she helped her team to four consecutive state championships. She was selected for the Under-15 and U-17 New South Wales Teams on her way to U-17 and U-20 appearance with the Australian team. She was a member of the Australian Schoolgirls and NSW Combined High Schools teams from 2009-11, winning championships each season, and taking home national titles in 2009 and โ10. As a senior, she was a team captain and was named the NSW CHS player of the final. She was also awarded NSW CHS Blue in addition to blue honors from Westfields Sporting and Sydney South West as a junior. Huynh also played club ball with Western Sydney.
Personal:ย Alexandra Huynh was born on July 24, 1994 in Sydney, Australia. Her mother is Jo-Anne Piper. She has a twin sister, Samantha, and two brothers, Joshua and Christopher. She enjoys reading, skateboarding and making clothes.
Troy vs Mercer (Full Highlights)
Thursday, September 11
Amiah Butler Postgame Press Conference - Mercer
Thursday, September 11
Josh Lauer Postgame Press Conference - Mercer
Thursday, September 11
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Wednesday, September 10
