Deidre Bass Was Named To The National Elite Team Of The Week

Sept. 12, 2001

CORAL GABLES, Fla.-Deidre Bass (Coral Springs, Fla.) of the No. 14 Miami soccer team was named to the Soccer Buzz National Elite Team after leading the Hurricanes to three victories last week.

Bass, a senior defender, was also named BIG EAST Defender of the Week. She was instrumental defensively and offensively in Miami’s 3-0 week. She anchored a defense that posted two shutouts and allowed one goal and just 14 shots in wins over Florida Atlantic (3-0), Central Florida (4-1) and No. 20 Florida (1-0).

Bass scored the gamewinner against the Gators to give the Hurricanes their first win over a ranked opponent.

The Hurricanes have moved into the NSCAA/adidas National Rankings at No. 14 and are ranked No. 15 in the Soccer America poll.