Pia Rijsdijk Earns NSCAA All-South Region Honors
12/8/2011 12:00:00 AM | Soccer
Dec. 8, 2011
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Alabama freshman forward Pia Rijsdijk (Numansdorp, Netherlands) was named to the NSCAA All-South Region third team as announced by the organization this week. Rijsdijk was one of only five freshmen to earn the honor.
In just her first season in the states and at the Capstone, the newcomer helped lead a Crimson Tide squad to its first NCAA tournament appearance since 1998. Rijsdijk finished second on the team with 14 points on five goals and four assists. Her five goals and four assists were also second best on the team.
During conference play, the Netherlands international was second on the team with nine points on three goals and three assists. Rijsdijk was a key contributor for the Tide down the stretch as seven of her points came in the last month of the season. She ranked second on the team with two game-winners, including a thrilling tally against then No. 24 Tennessee.
On top of the all-region honors, Rijsdijk was named to the SEC All-Freshman team and also earned SEC Freshman of the Week and Collegesoccer360.com Primetime Performer of the Week honors, both for week 10 of the season.
