CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Recognized for her contributions as one of the top athletes in the ACC, Virginia Tech sophomore Natalie Mitchell has been named Third Team All-ACC, as announced on Wednesday by the conference.
"On behalf of the Virginia Tech women's soccer program we are extremely proud of Natalie and the award of being on the All-ACC Team," said head coach Chugger Adair. "Natalie has been consistently dangerous and committed to attacking and giving her all throughout the season. We have been very happy with her preparation, effort, and commitment to the program. We look forward to seeing more of her success as a Hokie!"
Mitchell led the women's team this season scoring nine goals during the regular season. Her nine goals rank first among sophomores in the ACC.
She ended the season ranked tied for 25th in the NCAA with a shot accuracy of .616. Mitchell started in 18 of 18 matches recording 1,269 minutes of play.
Mitchell started the season off strong recording one goal and one assist in the Hokies season opener against Butler on Aug.17 (3-0). On Sept. 7, she scored the lone goal of the match versus Navy in the fourth minute marking her first career match-winning goal. Mitchell went on to net two match-winning goals during conference play (Boston College, and Miami). She recorded her first career brace in the Hokies 2-1 victory against Boston College scoring in the sixth and 71st minute.
