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Four Rams Collect A10 Postseason Honors

KINGSTON, R.I. — Rhode Island women's soccer earned four Atlantic 10 postseason honors, it was announced Wednesday. The accolades are its most since the 2008 season. Forward Courtney Poon and defender Lily Camacho were named to the All-Conference Second Team, while freshman Molly Merkel earned a spot on the All-Rookie Team. Nika Jacobs was named to the All-Academic Team, marking the second consecutive year a Ram has earned the honor.

Poon led the Rams with six assists this season, adding two goals for 10 points, nearly doubling her point total from a season ago. Her standout senior season brought her career total to 25 points, moving her into 25th place on Rhode Island's all-time scoring list.

Camacho anchored a back line that recorded six shutouts this season. Despite playing primarily on defense, she ranked second on the team in scoring with three goals and six points. All three of her goals were game-winners, tying her for fourth in the Atlantic 10.

Merkel scored three goals and recorded six points during her first season with the Rams. The true freshman became the first Rhode Island rookie to score three goals in a season since Brooke Cavino accomplished the feat in 2019.

Jacobs finished the season with three goals and three assists. She recorded 26 shots, including 12 on goal. A psychology and data science major, Jacobs holds a 3.90 GPA.

The Rams continue their fight for the A10 title tonight in a semifinal match at No. 1 Saint Louis at 8:00 p.m. EST. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.

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Players Mentioned

Lily Camacho

#15 Lily Camacho

D
5' 5"
Senior
Nika Jacobs

#17 Nika Jacobs

F
5' 2"
Senior
Courtney Poon

#14 Courtney Poon

M
5' 4"
Senior
Molly Merkel

#11 Molly Merkel

F
5' 6"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Lily Camacho

#15 Lily Camacho

5' 5"
Senior
D
Nika Jacobs

#17 Nika Jacobs

5' 2"
Senior
F
Courtney Poon

#14 Courtney Poon

5' 4"
Senior
M
Molly Merkel

#11 Molly Merkel

5' 6"
Freshman
F