2024 Women's Soccer Roster
Biography
SOPHOMORE (2024): Appeared in 11 matches, starting in 10 of those matches... Recorded three shots for the season, two of those being on goal against UT Martin (Oct. 17)... Recorded one assist to Balinao against Tennessee Tech (Oct. 20)... Played a season high of minutes against UT Martin (Oct. 17) and totaled 726 minutes on her 2024 season.Â
FRESHMAN (2023): One of 5 Leathernecks to start all 16 matches in 2023....Scored 3 goals, tied for team high with Sachiko Gamo....Led team in shot attempts (18) and shots on goal (15)....Ranked sixth on team with 1137 minutes played....Scored a brace vs. Green Bay (Sept. 7), including game-winner....Scored opening goal vs. Lindenwood (Oct. 22), helping lead Leathernecks to first ever OVC win.
PERSONAL: A midfielder from Ankeny, Iowa, Alanna Pennington joins the Western Illinois program after a decorated high school career that resulted in a 2022 State Championship with Ankeny Centennial High School. She also was recognized with First Team All-State honors as a junior, First Team All-Conference honors as a junior and sophomore and First Team All-District recognition as a junior. The captain of her previous ODP and rush team, Pennington was selected to play for the Rush National Team in Florida, Kansas City and Arizona while being selected for a regional ODP camp that was held in Michigan.
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WHY SHE CHOSE WESTERN: Pennington, who credits her parents as the biggest influences on her sports career, says committing to Western came down to feeling at home in Macomb. "I chose Western Illinois because of the team and coaching environment; it felt like a home away from home," she said. "The college is the perfect distance from home and it also had my majors of interest."
Statistics
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Historical Player Information
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2023Freshman
Midfielder
5'6"
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2024Sophomore
Midfielder
5'6"
