CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Campbell women's soccer team had seven players earn a spot on the 2020-21 All-Big South teams, the conference office announced on Tuesday.
Jessica Donald, Cazzi Norgren and Laney Peabody were named to the first team, while Elyssa Nowowieski, Emma Bushee and Amber Liston were selected to the second team. Additionally, Cameron Turner garnered honorable mention honors. Donald was also named to the All-Academic team.
The seven all-conference selections ties the program record set last season in 2019.
"I'm incredibly proud of this team for everything they've put into this season and I am very happy for our seven players that have been recognized for eight awards," head coach Samar Azem stated. "I'm excited about the future of this program and all of these players."
First Team - Jessica Donald - Jr. - Forward
With 10 starts on the season, Donald leads the Camels with five goals and 13 points on the season. The Tully, N.Y. native also leads the team with two game-winning goals and was named the conference's Offensive Player of the Week twice this season. Donald's best game this season came when she scored three goals and had an assist totaling seven points in Campbell's 5-0 win over USC Upstate. Donald was also named to the All-Academic team for the second-straight season.
First Team - Cazzi Norgren - Fr. - Midfielder
Norgren becomes the first freshman in program history to be selected to the first team since 2016. Norgren played the most minutes on the team with 901 total after starting all 10 games. The Cary native scored once and had two assists while earning Big South Freshman of the Week honors once this year.
First Team - Laney Peabody - So. - Defender
A transfer from TCU, Peabody made an instant impact on both ends of the pitch in her first season with the Camels. Peabody scored once and added a team-high five assists while leading all defenders in the conference with 25 shots this season. Peabody helped shore up a Campbell defense that allowed just 20 shots on goal the entire season while earning two Big South Defensive Player of the Week honors this season.
Second Team - Elyssa Nowowieski - So. - Forward
Nowowieski totaled two goals and led the team with five assists on the season. The Baltimore, Md. product also totaled 33 shots in 10 games ranking second overall in the Big South. Nowowieski provided one of the more memorable moments in the Camels final home game of the regular season when she scored a golden goal in double-overtime against Winthrop.
Second Team - Emma Bushee - Jr. - Midfielder
As a defensive center midfielder, Bushee provided constant pressure on opposing offenses. Bushee started in all nine conference games playing the third-most minutes on the team. The San Marcos, Calif. native scored two goals against Gardner-Webb, her first multi-goal game of her career.
Second Team - Amber Liston - So. - Forward
Liston scored one goal and had three assists en route to earning Second Team honors. She had 31 shots on the season putting 11 on goal. Liston netted a game-winning goal in the regular season finale at Charleston Southern, putting the Camels ahead in the 77th minute.
Honorable Mention - Cameron Turner - Jr. - Forward
Turner ranked second on the team with four goals and nine points this season, despite making just one start. The junior provided one of the more dramatic moments of the season after she scored a golden goal in Campbell's Big South opening win at UNC Asheville.
Campbell begins play in the Big South Championship tonight in the semifinal round at Radford. Kickoff from Cupp Stadium is set for 7:00 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN+.
2020-21 Big South Conference Spring Women's Soccer Award Winners
First-Team All-Conference
F: Sam Gerhart, Soph., High Point
F: Jessica Donald, Jr., Campbell
F: Salomé Prat, Fr., High Point
F: Brianna Oliver, Sr., Radford
MF: Chloe LeFranc, R-Jr., High Point
MF: Juliette Vidal, R-Jr., High Point
MF: Gabi Paupst, Sr., Radford
MF: Cazzi Norgren, Fr., Campbell
D: Kayla Thomas, Jr., Radford
D: Alex DePerno, Fr., High Point
D: Laney Peabody, Soph., Campbell
D: Carrie Reaver, Sr., Longwood
GK: Morgan Hairston, R-Soph., High Point
Second-Team All-Conference
F: Morgan Hutchison, Sr., Presbyterian College
F: Kiersten Yuhas, Soph., Longwood
F: Kori Lawrence, Jr., Presbyterian College
F: Elyssa Nowowieski, Soph., Campbell
MF: Alexies Kirnos, Soph., Radford
MF: Emma Bushee, Jr., Campbell
MF: Carsyn Gold, Soph., High Point
MF: Amber Liston, Soph., Campbell
D: Kristen Bane, Sr., Presbyterian College
D: Kennedy Dunnings, Soph., Radford
D: Kayla Robinson, Sr., Charleston Southern
D: Marina Bradic, Jr., Gardner-Webb
GK: Lexi Dean, Sr., Radford
Honorable Mention All-Conference
F: Maddie Turlington, Jr., Gardner-Webb
F: Alex Dinger, Fr., Longwood
F: Kennedy Culbreath, Sr., Longwood
F: Cameron Turner, Jr., Campbell
MF: Jane Bossler, USC Upstate
MF: Megan Loveland, Sr., Winthrop
MF: Lily McLane, Sr., Radford
MF: Kylie Ameres, Gr., Gardner-Webb
D: Grace Kwaitkowski, Sr., UNC Asheville
D: Sydni Dachs, Soph., Presbyterian College
D: Emily Mothersbaugh, Sr., Longwood
D: Kylie Cahill, Jr., Longwood
GK: Madison Van Dyke, Sr., Longwood
All-Academic Team
Jessica Donald, F, Jr., Campbell
Dakota Fiedler, MF, Jr., Charleston Southern
Kylie Ameres, D, Gr., Gardner-Webb
Isobel Finnegan, D, Sr., Hampton
Sam Gerhart, F, Soph., High Point
Carrie Reaver, D, Sr., Longwood
Caroline Dipzinski, MF, Jr., Presbyterian College
Gabi Paupst, MF, Sr., Radford
Emily Dueñas, D/MF, Sr., UNC Asheville
Courtney Cranmer, D, Sr., USC Upstate
Megan Loveland, MF, Sr., Winthrop
Offensive Player of the Year
Sam Gerhart, F, Soph., High Point
Defensive Player of the Year
Kayla Thomas, D, Jr., Radford
Freshman of the Year
Salomé Prat, F, Fr., High Point
Coach of the Year
Brandi Fontaine, High Point
Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Carrie Reaver, D, Sr., Longwood
