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2020-21 WSOC All-Conference

Women's Soccer

Arteaga leads group of five Wildcats on all-conference teams

FRISCO, Texas -- The Southland Conference announced the all-conference women's soccer awards on Monday, and five Wildcats earned honors. Christina Arteaga led the way with her fourth-straight first team appearance, while Natalie Jones and Megan Paul were named second team. Jones makes her second appearance on the post-season award list, while Paul is a first-time honoree. Newcomer Ellen Joss was named third team along with senior Gabby Symmank. The two are first-time honorees by the Southland. The 2021 Southland Conference Tournament kicks off tomorrow down in Beaumont, Texas, and the No. 3 seed Wildcats will take on No. 6 seed UIW at 5 p.m.

All-conference teams and individual awards are nominated and voted upon by the conference's head coaches and sports information directors. Voting for oneself or one's own players/coaches is not permitted.

Full Southland Conference Release
Christina Arteaga
Christina Arteaga

First Team All-Conference

  • Led ACU with six goals this season, ranking fourth in the league in that category
  • Scored two goals against Nicholls, the fifth two-score game of her career
  • Finished second in the league with 70 shot attempts and 32 shots on goal this season, and led the league with six assists
  • Her 18 total points rank fourth in the conference
  • Ranks No. 2 in career points (89) and career goals (35) in ACU history, and ranks No. 1 in assists (18), shot attempts (307), and shots on goal (146)
Christina has been a workhorse for us again this year. She plays a lot of minutes and constantly keeps our opponents in check. This is her fourth first-team selection, which is a tribute to her body of work here at ACU.
Head Coach Casey Wilson
Natalie Jones
Natalie Jones

Second Team All-Conference

  • Scored four goals and added four assists for a total of 12 points this season
  • Tallied 39 shot attempts against Southland opponents this season, the second-highest total in the league
  • Her 17 shots on goal against league play were the fourth-most
  • Also a big part of the transition game from the midfield spot, anchoring the third-highest scoring offense in the league (23 goals)
Natalie has battled through a lot (health-wise) this school year. When she got healthy she really found her game and was her dangerous self. We were fortunate to get her back when we did.
Head Coach Casey Wilson
Megan Paul
Megan Paul

Second Team All-Conference

  • Scored her lone goal this season against UIW in the regular season finale, and finished with 13 shot attempts, placing seven on frame
  • Is the heart and soul of the Wildcats, establishing the tone for the team from the midfield position
  • Guides the transition game for an offense that ranks No. 3 in the league in total goals with 23, and helps set up the defense that allowed the second fewest goals in league play (9)
Megan deserves this honor so much. She has been the backbone of this team at the holding mid for awhile. She is such a physical presence there and plays the game with ease. It is easy for us to take what she does for granted.
Head Coach Casey Wilson
Ellen Joss
Ellen Joss

Third Team All-Conference

  • Scored her lone goal against Texas State last September, and added an assist against Lubbock Christian in February
  • Was a key factor on an ACU defense that allowed the second fewest goals in league play (9)
  • ACU’s .82 goals allowed per game rank No. 2 as well
Ellen had a great first season for us and stepped into a vital role at center back. She and Gabby worked well together and were the constant in our back line.
Head Coach Casey Wilson
Gabby Symmank
Gabby Symmank

Third Team All-Conference

  • Registered seven shot attempts this season, placing three on frame
  • Was a key piece to a defense that allowed the second fewest goals in league play (9)
  • ACU’s .82 goals allowed per game rank No. 2 as well
Gabby had an outstanding senior year and left it all on the field. She is tough as they come and we appreciate all she has done here at ACU over the years.
Head Coach Casey Wilson