Dec. 17, 2009

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Sophomore forward Jasmyne Spencer was named to Soccer America's 2009 MVP second team the publication released on Thursday.

Spencer, a Bay Shore, N.Y., native, earned first team honors after enjoying a breakthrough season in 2009. She started the year with the game-winning goal in the 3-0 win over Army and never slowed up. Spencer led the team with 25 points on 10 goals, including four game-winners, and was tied for second on the squad with five assists. Her 25 points were the most fo Terrapin in a season since 1998 when Keri Sarver set the school record with 49 points. Her 10 goals are also the most since 1999 when Jackie Mynarski had 11.

Earlier this year Spencer was named to the All-ACC first team and was a first team All-Southeast Region selection by the NSCAA.

"This is another well deserved honor for Jasmyne," said Maryland head coach Brian Pensky, who's Terps compiled a 14-6-2 record and advanced to the Sweet 16 in the 2009 NCAA tournament. "She worked extremely hard and it's nice to see she is being rewarded for the season she put together. I'm especially pleased that we will have her back for two more seasons."