2012 Women's Soccer
Roster
Shannon Algoe
- Class:
- Senior
- High School:
- Williamsville North/UConn
- Hometown:
- Lockport, NY
2011: Was one of the surest defenders on theteam, serving as captain of a defense that shutout the opposition11 times, the third most in the country... scored her lone goal ofthe season on a free kick from 25 yards out against St. Bonaventure(9/3)... took 13 total shots, most coming on free kicks, and putnine of those shots on goal... named to the Capital OneAcademic All-District I and All-American Second Team... also earnedthe SUNY Chancellor Scholar-Athlete Award.
2010: Was an immediate impact for the Buffalodefense, playing mostly as a center back and sweeper... possessed agreat ability to put long-distance free kicks on goal to spark theoffensive attack... despite her defensive position, she finishedsecond on the team with two goals... scored her first goal with theteam in a 4-3 loss at Miami (OH) (9/26)... helped give the Bulls a2-0 lead against Ball State after scoring on a free kick from 45yards out.
High School: Led Williamsville North to twoSection VI Championships... named All-Western New York, third-teamAll-State, and to the ECIC Division One First Team and ECIC Section6 First Team All-Star from 2004-2007... played club soccer forBuffalo United and the Rochester Junior Rhinos.
Personal: Born January 29, 1990... parents areThomas and Kathleen...has one sister, Kristin...transferred fromthe University of Connecticut... favorite kind of food isSushi...hobbies include sailing and golf...chose UB because of itsacademics, proximity to Niagara Falls and the diverseculture...volunteered at Jacobs Neurological Institute and HeimElementary...plans to major in Business Administration.
