Troy University Athletics
2009 Women's Soccer Roster
Roster
Karla Smith
- Class:
- Junior
- Position:
- GK
- Hometown:
- Birmingham, Ala.
- High School:
- Glen Iris HS
2007: Set Troy freshman records for saves (164) and wins (7) ... Posted the fourth best goals against average (2.24) in Troy soccer history ... Recorded at least eight saves in 12 matches, reaching double figures on five occasions ... Saved a season-high 20 shots against Denver on 10/14 ... The 20 saves was tied of the most in the nation in 2007 ... Picked up the win in her collegiate debut against Nicholls State on 9/1 with nine saves in a 2-1 double overtime thriller ... Stopped 10 in the season-finale 2-1 win over South Alabama on 11/2 ... Recorded 13 saves against Auburn on 9/7 in a 1-0 loss ... Posted five shutouts including wins over Arkansas State and FIU ... Played every minute of the 2007 season in goal for Troy ... Finished the 2007 season ranked fifth in the nation for "Saves per Game" with 8.58 per match.
Prep: Attended Glen Iris Baptist School ... lettered in varsity soccer under Coach John Sherringham ... primary position was goalkeeper ... named Hibbetts Sports Super Star in 2003... member of state finals team in 2005 at Glen Iris High School.
Club: Played on the club side for Birmingham United
ODP: Alabama State team
Personal: Daughter of Eddie and Diana Smith ... born on April 13, 1989 ... majoring in Broadcast Journalism.
