By: By Al Barba
EDITOR'S NOTE: The Kennesaw State Department of Athletics will induct four new members into its Hall of Fame this week. A ceremony will be held Friday (Sept. 28) at the Embassy Suites in Kennesaw. The inductees will also be recognized during Saturday's KSU football game against Samford at Fifth Third Bank Stadium. KSUOwls.com and the Owl Network will profile each inductee throughout the week. Today, we get to know Laura Tucker, who earned All-American honors as a member of the KSU soccer program and helped the Owls to the 2003 NCAA Division II national championship.
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KENNESAW, Ga. - Four new members will be inducted into the Kennesaw State Athletics Hall of Fame when the Department of Athletics holds its annual induction ceremony on Friday.
This year's class will include Jerome McKinzie (men's track and field; 2007-10), Patrina Hayes-Nicholson (women's cross country; 2004-05), Colby Tilley (women's basketball head coach; 1995-2012) and Laura Tucker (women's soccer; 2003-06).
Today, we profile Laura Tucker.
Laura Tucker (Women's Soccer; 2003-06)
Laura Tucker competed as a member of the Kennesaw State women's soccer team from 2003-06 and remains the program's all-time leading scorer with 137 points (54 goals, 29 assists). She is also first in career goals and game-winning goals (19). After being named 2004 NCAA Division I Independent Player of the Year, Tucker went on to earn 2006 ASUN Player of the Year, first team all-conference honors in 2005 and 2006, and was selected to the 2006 ASUN All-Tournament team. While a member of the Owls, Tucker helped Kennesaw State post a 26-6-3 overall record, including a 16-2-1 mark in ASUN Conference play. She made an immediate impact upon joining the program, helping the Owls to a 25-1 record and NCAA Division II national championship in 2003. Tucker was tabbed the NCAA Division II Championship Offensive Most Valuable Player, earned All-Southeast Region and Peach Belt All-Conference honors. Tucker earned a bachelor's degree in sports management.
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