Nov. 4, 2004

Memphis, Tenn. - Senior midfielder Annika Moller and junior defender Robyn Smart of the women's soccer team were named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District IV teams that were released on Thursday by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Smart was named to the first team while Moller was a second team selection.

The District IV team in compiled from NCAA Division I schools located in Alabama, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee. To be nominated, a student-athlete must be at least a sophomore starter of significant reserve and must have at least a 3.20 cumulative grade point average.

Moller, who finished the season with two goals and three assists for seven points, which was fourth on the team, is a first-time member of the CoSIDA Academic All-District team. A native of Boras, Sweden, Moller has a 3.809 cumulative gpa while majoring in social work. A recipient of the C-USA Commissioner's Medal for two years, she has been a member of the C-USA Commissioner's Honor Roll for three years and has received a 4.0 gpa in two of her previous six semesters at Memphis. She has been a member of the Dean List for five semesters and has also been active in the community, having volunteered with the Special Olympics and the YMCA.

Smart finished her junior season tied for second on the team in assists with four and tied for fifth in points with six. She also scored a goal this year after moving to defender from forward. She currently has a 3.957 grade point average while double majoring in political science and business. A native of Noblesville, Ind., she has also been a recipient of the C-USA Commissioner's Academic Medal and a member of the C-USA honor roll for each of the last two years. She has earned a 4.0 gpa in each of her last three semesters. Also active in volunteered work, she has volunteered with the Habitat for Humanity and the Special Olympics. A model of consistency on the field, she was one of just four players to play in all 19 games this year and for her career has played in 56 of 57 games in her career. As a member of the first team, Smart will automatically represent the District on the Academic All-America ballot.