Aug. 16, 2012
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By Jenna Marina
UCFAthletics.com
ORLANDO, Fla. (UCFAthletics.com) - UCF women's soccer senior Tishia Jewell continues to rack up preseason awards. On Thursday, she was one of nine forwards across the country to be named as a Soccer America Preseason All-American.
The Satellite Beach native was recognized Monday on the watch list for the Hermann Trophy, which is the highest individual award in intercollegiate soccer. A day later, she was named as a College Sports Madness Preseason All-American along with junior defender Marissa Diggs. The pair was also selected to the Conference USA Preseason Team last week.
Jewell returns for her final season as a Knight after finishing 2011 with NSCAA All-American distinction in addition to All-Central Region and All-C-USA USA First Team honors. She was ranked among the nation's top-25 players for assists and led the Knights with 24 points (7 goals, 10 assists). Jewell started in 22 of 24 games for UCF, helping lead the program to its first Elite Eight appearance in 24 years.
The No. 12 Knights open their season this Friday at USF at 7:30 p.m. before traveling to Florida Gulf Coast on Sunday for a 1 p.m. matchup.
Season tickets are available for UCF's 11 home games, beginning at $30. This year's purchase comes with a complimentary soccer scarf to wear to the games. To purchase, call (407) UCF-1000 or visit UCFAthletics.com.