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Gauthier named United Soccer Coaches All-American

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Women's soccer captain Olivia Gauthier added another accolade to her illustrious collection as the senior earned Second Team All-America honors, the United Soccer Coaches organization announced Thursday evening.

Gauthier, who was named first-team All-South Region earlier this week, capped her career as the American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year. A four-time all-conference selection, the Saint John, New Brunswick native tallied five assists for the Tigers this season and anchored a back line that pitched 13 shutouts.

Thursday's honor marks the first All-American selection for the women's soccer program since 2011.