| Sarabeth Clopton |
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2007 (Sophomore): Recorded the second-highest total minutes played, while starting all 17 matches ... recorded a team-high three assists, with two coming in consecutive wins against Nebraska and Iowa State ... Tech was 3-0 when Clopton had an assist ... her seven points were the third highest on the team ... played in all but five minutes the entire season ... scored the game-winning goal in Tech's 3-0 victory over Texas State ... began the Tech rally against Baylor, tying the match in the 83rd minute in the Red Raiders' 2-1 victory ... was instrumental in Tech's defensive effort on the backline ... named to the Academic All-Big 12 first team.
2006 (Freshman): Made 19 appearances and 18 starts as a freshman ... Took 20 shots, including nine on goal ... Averaged 1.05 shots per match ... Tallied two goals and two assists ... Posted a goal against No. 12 Oklahoma State, the match ended in double overtime tie, 2-2.
High School: Guided her high school squad to a 2005 District Championship ... As a freshman, Clopton led her team in goals scored and assists and was named the District 11-5A Newcomer of the Year ... Made the All-Tournament team in 2003 and 2006 ... Was a nine-year member of the Sting 88 club soccer team who, in 2003, won the Region 3 and State Cup Championship titles on their way to a National semi-finalist appearance ... The Sting 88 were also State Cup finalists in 2005.
Personal: Born October 1, 1987 to Rick and Cathy Clopton ... Father Rick was a standout baseball athlete who competed at Baylor and played in the 1975 Pan-Am Games for Team USA ... Is an active member is FCA and is a youth group leader at her local church ... Has made mission trips to Brazil, Ecuador, and Germany ... Member of the National Honor Society.