Nov. 29, 2004

Columbia, Mo.--Proving Mizzou can get things done in the classroom, as well as on the field, the Missouri soccer program continues to receive post-season academic recognition as senior midfielder Karen Bauer has been awarded her second consecutive CoSIDA All-America accolade.

Earning CoSIDA Academic All-District recognition earlier this month, Bauer advanced to compete on the national level for All-America status. Chosen as one of 11 first team selections, Bauer marks the record books as the first Tiger soccer player to receive the honor.

Leading the team with a 3.94 cumulative grade point average, Bauer started 17-of-18 games played this season and tied to lead the team dishing out six assists, including five from cornerkicks to set the Missouri career cornerkick assist record with 12. Scoring two penalty kick goals, she also set the Mizzou career PK record with a perfect 6-for-6 tally. She was honored as the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week following her performance against Alabama A&M after scoring a goal and an assist to help the Tigers best the Bulldogs 5-2.

Making history last season, Bauer became Mizzou's first Academic All-District and All-America Second Team soccer player. She adds her newest All-America and all-district awards to a slew of honors including three first team academic All-Big 12 selections and four Total Person Program Academic Achievement Awards earning the soccer team's highest grade point average during four consecutive seasons.