2002 Women's Soccer Team of Distinction (2022) - Richmond Athletics Hall of Fame

2002 Women's Soccer Team of Distinction

Induction:
2022
Class:
2002

In just the seventh year of a fledgling, upstart program, the 2002 Women’s Soccer Team accomplished what hasn’t been equaled in 20 years.

Coach Peter Albright’s squad defeated #2 seed Dayton, 1-0, and #1 seed Rhode Island, 3-1, to capture the Atlantic 10 championship.

The Spiders then shocked the soccer world with a 1-0 triumph over 15^th- ranked Clemson in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Goalkeeper Megan Cox recorded her third post season shutout, while Jessica Marino scored the game’s only game.

Waiting next was a James Madison team that beat the Spiders in the season opener. Richmond ended JMU’s season with another 1-0 victory. Annette Isham scored the lone tally and Megan Cox was again perfect in goal. The triumph sent the Spiders on their improbable run to the Sweet 16, where they lost to eventual national champion Portland.

The 2002 team, led by captains Katie Krein, Meredith Johnson and Anne Rieser, set a program record with 15 wins, including victories in nine of the last 11 matches. The Spiders finished 16^th in the nation, their highest ranking in program history.

Award winners included:

Megan Cox – A10 All-Tournament Team
Edda Gardarsdottir - First Team All-A10; A10 All-Tournament Team; Third Team All American; First Team All-Mid-Atlantic Region
Annette Isham - A10-All Rookie Team
Megan Ogilivie – A10-Tournament Outstanding Player
Anne Rieser - Second Team All A10; Second Team All Mid-Atlantic Region
Whitney Sikes – A10 All-Tournament Team