The Gulf South Conference has included three new AUM freshmen鈥擡va Hendriks, Lily Hillegas, and Rachel Wain鈥攐n its Women's Soccer Newcomers to Watch List. Hendriks, a forward from Fort Lauderdale, led her high school with a record 31 goals and has experience playing at a national level. Hillegas, a defender from Pittsburgh, was her team鈥檚 MVP and top scorer, contributing to a regional championship win. Wain, another forward, garnered academic accolades during her prep career while playing for FC Pride.

By the Numbers
  • Eva Hendriks scored 31 goals in a single high school season.
  • Lily Hillegas scored 10 goals and earned multiple awards, including Freshman of the Year.
State of Play
  • AUM is ranked 11th in the GSC Women's Soccer Coaches Preseason Poll with 27 points.
  • The Warhawks will kick off their season against Emory on August 27 at AUM Soccer Stadium.
What's Next

As the season opens, the performance of these newcomers will be closely monitored to see if they can lead AUM to improve its standing in the conference. Their contributions could significantly impact the team's initial games.

Bottom Line

The acknowledgment of AUM's newcomers highlights their potential to elevate the team's performance in the upcoming season and underscores the Warhawks' commitment to integrating talent effectively.