Women's Soccer

Brizard on Iaciofono: “I think Ellie was kind of feeling out her position last year and getting to know it. She’s got a good powerful shot that she can strike on frame and is hard to stop. I think we’ll do well if she scores some goals. She provides that size for us and size and speed kills. And that’s what she has.”

In 2011 (Sophomore:): Ellie moved toward becoming an elite offensive player in her sophomore campaign, tying for the team lead in points with seven on the season. She also tied for the team lead in goals scored with three while distributing one assist and playing more than 1,100 minutes. Ellie netted the game-winner in the 64th minute of a 2-1 victory over East Tennessee State on Aug. 26, then scored the first goal of the game in what became a 2-1 win over Lipscomb on Sept. 18. She netted her final goal of the season, going back post to give Tech a 1-0 lead in what went on to be a 2-1 victory over Jacksonville State. Ellie was the Golden Eagles’ leading shot-taker in 2011, firing 36 on the season, 21 of which were on goal. She finished with a shot-on-goal percentage of .583. She was named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

In 2010 (Freshman): Ellie played in all 17 matches in her first season at Tech and earned the team’s Most Improved award. She distributed two assists during her freshman campaign, tying her for second on the team. Ellie earned the first point of her career early on in her freshman campaign, assisting on Tech’s first goal of the season, giving the Golden Eagles a 1-0 lead at Chattanooga on Aug. 22. Her second assist came as Tech put forth a valiant comeback effort in a 3-2 overtime loss to Louisiana Tech on Sept. 15. She was named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll as well as the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

HIGH SCHOOL: Ellie attended Loveland High School, where she earned seven varsity letters, three in soccer and four in basketball. She earned league honors as FAVC Second team for her junior year, and First team for her senior year, when she logged 13 goals and seven assists for 33 points. She was also awarded the Team Tiger Award during her senior year, and named Best Offensive Player her junior year. Iaciofano was a member of the 2007 district championship team, and also played club soccer for the CSA Panthers. She participated in the Ohio State Cup as well as the Ohio Elite Tournament. Academic honors include FAVC All-Academic for four years, All-Academic City of Cincinnati for two years, All-State Academic for one year, and National Honor Society.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Anthony and Lori Iaciofano… born August 19, 1991… full name is Ellen Marie Iaciofano… majoring in biology.