Sparks Earns Conference Rookie Of The Week Honor
Oct 11 | Men's Soccer
IRVING, Texas (AAC/SMU) - Freshman Bailey Sparks has been named the American Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week, the organization announced on Monday. The honor is the second of its kind for Sparks this season.
Sparks entered for the Mustangs as a reserve in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss at Memphis and played a total of 70 minutes. During his time on the pitch, the forward attempted two shots on goal, one of which found the back of the net as he scored his first collegiate goal in the 87th minute to briefly give the Mustangs a 2-1 lead.
Sparks has been helpful to SMU's offense this season, appearing in every match so far and starting in two. He has now tallied one goal and one assist with eight shots, including three on goal.
SMU is back in action on Saturday, Oct. 16 as they host UCF at Washburne Soccer and Track Stadium starting at 7 p.m. on ESPN+.
Sparks entered for the Mustangs as a reserve in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss at Memphis and played a total of 70 minutes. During his time on the pitch, the forward attempted two shots on goal, one of which found the back of the net as he scored his first collegiate goal in the 87th minute to briefly give the Mustangs a 2-1 lead.
Sparks has been helpful to SMU's offense this season, appearing in every match so far and starting in two. He has now tallied one goal and one assist with eight shots, including three on goal.
SMU is back in action on Saturday, Oct. 16 as they host UCF at Washburne Soccer and Track Stadium starting at 7 p.m. on ESPN+.
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