Jacksonville University鈥檚 women鈥檚 soccer program celebrates a historic milestone as senior Paula Herranz is recognized with both the ASUN Preseason Player of the Year and ASUN Defender of the Year honors. This makes her the first athlete in the program's history to receive two awards in one preseason and a member of the All-ASUN Preseason Team alongside sophomore Julia Delprat. Together, they played vital roles in leading the team to the ASUN Tournament semifinals last season, garnering individual accolades for the first time. Herranz's impressive career includes multiple All-ASUN distinctions while Delprat made significant contributions as a freshman.

By the Numbers
  • Jacksonville women鈥檚 soccer team was picked to finish third in the ASUN Preseason Coaches Poll with 48 points and one first-place vote.
  • Paula Herranz logged 1,356 minutes across 19 games, and Julia Delprat played 675 minutes over 16 games.
State of Play
  • Jacksonville University opens its season against Miami (ACC) on August 12 at 7 p.m., with free admission for attendees.
  • The women鈥檚 soccer program maintained a program-record GPA of 3.69, winning its second consecutive United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award.
What's Next

As the season begins, the Dolphins aim to build on their previous success and enhance their positioning in the ASUN while showcasing their academic and athletic achievements throughout the year.

Bottom Line

The recognition of Paula Herranz underscores Jacksonville's rising prominence in women's soccer, setting the stage for a competitive season ahead and emphasizing the program's commitment to excellence both on the field and in academics.