Thursday February 11, 2010 7:52 PM Posted by staff
Senior goalkeeper Gianna Quintana was named to the Winter Community of Champions, the Big 12 Conference, in conjunction with Chick-fil-A announced Thursday. Quintana has been the coordinator of the soccer team's community service program since 2008, as well as a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and Baylor University's Leadership Academy.
During the fall, winter and spring terms, one student-athlete from each institution is honored based on the following criteria:
Academics: An academic standard of a 3.00 grade point average or higher must be maintained.
Community Service: The designated student-athlete should be involved with at least one community service program. The program(s) could be a student organization on campus or within the athletics department.
Leadership/Sportsmanship: The student-athlete should demonstrate leadership and sportsmanship on and off the field.
The institution of the student-athletes' on this list will be awarded $3,000 each year from Chick-fil-A for their efforts.
Wednesday February 3, 2010 9:08 PM Posted by staff
Baylor head soccer coach Marci Jobson announced the signing of eight student-athletes to National Letters of Intent Wednesday. The class includes six from the state of Texas and one apiece from Illinois and Kansas.
"We are excited about the 2010 class," Jobson said. "This class has proven themselves to be a special group of players at the youth level and we expect them to come in and make an impact right away. Athleticism, mentality and desire are three words to describe this group of young ladies."
The 2010 class is comprised of three all-state selections, two Olympic Development Program National Championship members, one ODP Regional team player and five players whose teams are ranked in the top-11 nationally. The eight student-athletes will look to continue on the success of the 2009 season, which saw the Bears wrap up the season with an 8-6-5 mark, recording the most wins by the program since an eight-win season in 2002. In addition, Baylor registered three conference wins, which (CLICK HERE FOR THE REST OF THE STORY)
Saturday December 12, 2009 7:38 AM Posted by staff
The Baylor soccer program is offering a rare opportunity of the area's high school soccer players, one-day camp on Sunday, January 17 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Betty Lou Mays Field.
This unique one-day camp is designed for girls high school players who want a little more. Instruction is provided by the Baylor University coaching staff and players from the Baylor soccer team. Cost is $50. To sign up, click here.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The Baylor soccer team (8-6-5) could not overcome a first half penalty kick, falling to the No. 20 Texas A&M Aggies (13-5-2) 2-0 at the Blossom Soccer Stadium in San Antonio, Texas.
Baylor's three conference wins this season were the most since a 3-7 campaign in 2006, and the four losses in Big 12 play were the fewest since going 6-2-2 in 2000. The seventh place finish was the highest for BU since placing seventh in 2001.
"Our defense was great again tonight but it just wasn't enough," head coach Marci Jobson said. "I can't say enough about this team and what a terrific season they have had. These seniors have left their mark and Baylor soccer has a bright future."
Gianna Quintana made four saves on the night, as the Baylor defense fought off 13 Aggie corner kicks and allowed just seven of the 17 shots to reach goal.
In the 44th minute, a foul was called in the penalty box, allowing for a Texas A&M penalty kick. Shipley's shot went just to the right of center, but Quintana, who guessed correctly, was too far from the ball and could not stop it from trickling in for a 1-0 Aggie advantage.
Despite an 8-2 shot advantage for A&M, the PK was the only goal the Bears allowed as they headed into the break trailing by just one.
Dana Larsen got the Baylor offense going in the 46th minute, as she cracked a shot from 20 yards out that was saved by Kelly Dyer.
Shipley struck again for the Aggies, this time assisting on a goal from Bri Young, as the Shipley corner found Young's head that beat Quintana to the far post for a 2-0 lead.
Quintana kept her team in the game when a shot by Alyssa Mautz in the 75 minute saw her leap to her left and punch the ball away to keep the deficit at two.
In the 83rd minute, Lisa Sliwinski took a free kick from 30 yards out that twisted in, but to the arms of Dyer for the save.
The loss eliminated Baylor from the Big 12 Championship and wraps up the Bears' 2009 campaign.
The No. 7 seed Baylor soccer team (8-5-5, 3-4-3) will open up Big 12 Championship play against No. 2 seed Texas A&M (12-5-2, 6-5-2) Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. at the Blossom Soccer Stadium in San Antonio.
"Our goal all year long was to get here," head coach Marci Jobson said. "But now that we made it we don't want the season to end. We are going down there to give it our best the same way these girls have all season."
The Bears are making their sixth trip to the Big 12 Championship and first since 2006 when they fell to the Aggies in the opening round, 3-0. Baylor is 2-5 all time in the tournament with its last win coming on Nov. 1, 2000 with a 2-1 overtime victory against Missouri.
Baylor is led by Lotto Smith's eight goals and two assists, while Lisa Sliwinski has scored a pair of goals in conference games this season. Goalkeeper Gianna Quintana leads a defense that is second in the conference in goals against average, allowing under a goal per game and has seven shutouts on the season.
The No. 20 Aggies enter the Big 12 Championship as the No. 2 seed after defeating Texas 4-0 in the regular season finale. A&M finished the final three games of the season 2-0-1, recording three shutouts. The Aggies have three players with at least six goals, led by Whitney Hooper's seven goals, while Rachel Shipley and Katie Hamilton each have five goals in Big 12 play. In the net, Kristin Arnold and Kelly Dyer split time and have combined for a 1.08 GAA
Baylor and Texas A&M played each other on Sept. 25 in Waco with the Aggies pulling out a 1-0 victory. The Bears have dropped eight-straight to the Aggies and have not defeated A&M since a 2-1 victory on Oct. 1, 2000.
Live stats and free video with audio for the game will be available at www.Big12Sports.com.
