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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The WKU women's soccer team had a busy weekend, hosting a 7v7 tournament, raising money for the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation and celebrating the 2019 season with the annual banquet.
To kick off the weekend, the Lady Toppers hosted fans and family for the 2019 banquet in the Harbaugh Club on Friday evening. WKU celebrated the season that saw 10 wins for the 14th time in program history and gave out awards earned by various Lady Toppers.
Ambere Barnett was recognized for earning Conference USA All-Conference First Team and United Soccer Coaches All-Region First Team honors. Kaylyn Bryant was highlighted for her C-USA All-Academic First Team and All-Conference Third Team honors. Ashley Leonard was honored with her C-USA All-Academic Second Team, CoSIDA Academic All-District and C-USA Spirit of Service Awards. Ansley Cate was recognized for being named to the C-USA All-Freshmen Team.
WKU also gave out team awards. Barnett received the Most Valuable Player award. Bryant was honored with the Defensive Player of the Year and ROTC Leadership awards. Deven Jackson earned the Offensive Player of the Year award and Sydney Ernst was given the Most Improved Player honor. Rounding out the group, Christina Bragado was honored with the Coaches' Award and Aleksandra Kozovic was given the Alumni Spirit Award.
The weekend continued on Saturday with the WKU 7v7 Tournament. The Lady Toppers hosted Austin Peay, Asbury, University of the Cumberlands and Evansville at Houchens-Smith Stadium for an eight-team tournament.
The WKU Red Team took the crown, going 4-0-1 on the day. Along the way, Red topped WKU Black in the semifinals, 3-2, and then Austin Peay White in the final, 4-0.
The Red Team was led by Leonard with six goals and three assists. Newcomer Brina Micheels had six goals and one assist. Isidora Pekez notched three goals and two assists and Ambere Barnett added one goal and five assists.
The WKU Black Team went 2-1-1 enroute to the semifinals. They were led by Cate with four goals and two assists. Chandler Backes added four goals and Lucy Lyon scored three goals and notched one assist.
Overall, the two WKU teams went undefeated against outside competition, totaling 36 goals and conceding only 14.
The tournament also functioned as a fundraiser for the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation. The FoJ Foundation helps improve the quality of life for children battling pediatric cancer by raising awareness through programs that matches a child with an athletic team.
The Lady Toppers raised $771 to directly support the foundation.
How to follow the Lady Toppers: For complete information on WKU Lady Topper Soccer, visit WKUSports.com or follow the program via social media @WKU_Soccer on Twitter and Instagram.
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