BEMIDJI, Minn. — As Alumni Weekend approaches for the Bemidji State University Women's Soccer Team, its 30
th Anniversary Team has been unveiled to celebrate the Beavers' 30
th season of Women's Soccer. 39 former and current-student athletes to step onto the pitch and in the classroom for the Beavers have been named to the team which will be highlighted at halftime of the Beavers' match against Minot State University Sunday at Chet Anderson Stadium.
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"I think this celebration is really all about celebrating the people who have made this program happen," said head coachÂ
Jim Stone. "From President Bensen and Athletic Director R.H. "Bob" Peters birthing the program and bringing it to life to everyone that has ever had a hand in it; every administrator, coach, graduate assistant, assistant coach, athletic trainer, strength coach, student manager, parents of players, sports media, community members, fans, etc. and the list could go on and on. Ultimately though, this is a celebration of EVERY player that has ever put on the Beaver Green. It's honoring the blood, sweat & tears that they all gave to make Bemidji State Soccer special. From the pioneers that made our program happen in the beginning with very little support to the groups that have pushed us far into NCAA tournaments, this is all about recognizing them and the beautiful program that have so selflessly built over these past 30 years."
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The team comprises of 39 former and current Beaver Women's Soccer student-athletes who have made exceptional impacts on the program upholding the standard set by over 300 alumni and 30 seasons. In total the 30
th Anniversary Team encompasses five All-Americans, 26 All-Region selections, 10 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Players of the Year and 10 Academic All-Americans.
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*Members of the 30th Anniversary Team were voted upon by alumni and vetted by the BSU coaching staff and athletic media relations office. Selections must have made a significant impact to the program and graduated with a degree from Bemidji State University.
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Since debuting in 1996 the Bemidji State Women's Soccer program has won 274 matches and boasts a program winning percentage of .517. In 30 seasons, the Beavers have won one NCAA DII Women's Soccer Central Region Championship, two NSIC Regular-Season Championships, two NSIC Tournament titles and made four NCAA Tournament appearances and 21 appearances in the postseason. Head coach
Jim Stone has been at the helm of the program for 24 seasons and is 261-143-50 (.630). He has led the Beavers to all of their NCAA Tournament success and has made postseason play in 19 seasons including the last 15 seasons.
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Join the Beavers in celebrating their 30
th Anniversary Team and all of their alumni for Alumni Weekend as they host University of Mary and Minot State October 3 and 5 at Chet Anderson Stadium in part of Homecoming festivities at Bemidji State.
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For more information on the Bemidji State soccer program, follow the Beavers on X (@BSUBeaverSoccer), like them on Facebook (facebook.com/BSUBeavers) and follow them on Instagram (@BSUBeaversSoccer).
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Located on the shore of Lake Bemidji, Bemidji State University sponsors 15 varsity athletic programs with NCAA Division I men's hockey membership in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association and women's hockey membership in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association, while its 13 NCAA Division II programs hold membership in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC).
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