Emily Troup Named to WNYAC All-Conference First Team

BATAVIA, NY (11/21/2011)(readMedia)-- Emily Troup, a resident of Holley, New York (14470) was among four members of the Genesee Community College women's soccer team who were named to the Western New York Athletic Conference All-Conference team. She was named to the All-Conference first team.

A starter in all 19 games this season, Troup anchored the Genesee defense and also contributed two goals and an assist on offense. She also stepped in to play goalkeeper for three games.

The Lady Cougars finished the season with a 9-10 record and earned a victory in five of their last six contests. Their season ended with a 1-0 opening round loss in the Region III Tournament against Onondaga Community College on October 22nd.

Genesee Community College athletics program endeavors to provide a quality and competitive intercollegiate athletics program consistent with the National Junior Collegiate Athletics Association (NJCAA) philosophy and the overall educational mission of Genesee Community College. Participation in collegiate athletics should be an extension of the total educational experience for the student athlete. The inherent philosophy emphasizes the athletic setting as a classroom used to teach character, commitment, work ethic, respect for differences, and the importance of sacrifice, teamwork, and cooperation.

For further information and pictures go to Genesee's Athletic webpage, which is updated regularly with game results, team rosters, photographs and information about Genesee's overall athletic program. http://www.genesee.edu/athletics