Raleigh, N.C. – Queens University of Charlotte is proud to announce Kristen Wright (Salisbury, Md., Parkside) of the women's soccer team has been named to the North Carolinas Collegiate Sports Information Association (NCCSIA) College Division All-State women's soccer team. Eleven student-athletes representing seven institutions were selected to the seventh annual NCCSIA team.

The team consists of student-athletes from NCAA Division II and Division III colleges and universities throughout the state. North Carolina sports information professionals submitted nominees and NCCSIA members selected the teams. Senior goal keeper Suzie Hinman from the Pfeiffer University was the only unanimous pick.  Alex Calvert of Meredith College was the only returning member to this year's team earning her third spot on the top of the midfielder position.

The All-State unit consists of one goalkeeper, three defenders, four midfielders, and three forwards. All student-athletes involved with ties in the voting process were included on the All-State team. The team is highlighted by two members each from four institutions, Pfeiffer University, Meredith College, Lenoir-Rhyne University and Catawba College to gain NCCSIA All-State selections.

Three forwards dominated the top three spots on the team.  Kristy Knight of Meredith College led the way, followed by Connie Axiotis of Belmont Abbey College and our very own Kristen Wright.

Wright, a freshman from Salisbury, Md., led Queens in points, goals, shots and game winners.  She was named the September InterCon Female Athlete of the Month and named to the Conference Carolinas All-Conference First Team and Freshman of the Year. Wright was also recently named to the Daktronics All-Region Second team.

Knight, a senior from Raleigh, N.C., was First Team USA South and was named USA South Player of the Week three times in 2009.  She led the USA South in goals (22) and points (54) in helping Meredith gain a regular season USA South Athletic Conference Championship.

Axiotis, a sophomore from Arlington, Va., was 2009 Conference Carolinas Player of the Year and a first-team all-conference selection.  Eleven of her 14 goals came in conference play, including four in a win over Barton College.  She was the league leader in goals, goals per game and points in conference matches.

Founded in 2002, NCCSIA is comprised of sports information professionals from NCAA Division I, II, III, NAIA and independent institutions from the state of North Carolina. The organization seeks to promote collegiate athletics and student-athletes at all schools. Membership is open to anyone affiliated with a college, university or conference located in North Carolina, and whose area of responsibility lies within sports information.

NCSSIA selects All-State teams for men's and women's soccer, volleyball, men's and women's basketball, softball and baseball on the College (Division II, III, NAIA) and University (Division I) levels. More than 650 student-athletes have been recognized on NCCSIA All-State teams since 2003.

The 2009 NCCSIA College Division Women's Soccer All State Team – College Division
Goalkeeper:  Suzie Hinman, junior, Pfeiffer University, Idaho Falls, Idaho #
Defender:  Alexa Baird, junior, Catawba College, Plainfield, N.J.
Defender: Catherine Hauck, sophomore, Lenoir-Rhyne University, Lake Mary, Fla.
Defender:  Megan Mastalerz, sophomore,  Wingate University, Elkridge, Md.
Midfielder: Alex Calvert, sophomore, Meredith College, Wilson, N.C. % &
Midfielder: Elizabeth Hawes, freshman, Lenoir-Rhyne University, Valdese, N.C.
Midfielder:  Alyssa Wombwell, sophomore, Pfeiffer University, Grand Blanc, Mich.
Midfielder: Maria Borland, freshman, Catawba College, Hagerstown, Md.
Forward: Kristy Knight, senior, Meredith College, Raleigh, N.C.
Forward: Connie Axiotis, sophomore, Belmont Abbey College, Arlington, Va.
Forward: Kristen Wright, freshman, Queens University of Charlotte, Salisbury, Md.