July 1, 2008

PHILADELPHIA - The Atlantic 10 Conference has named senior Shannon Rengers to the 2008 All-Conference team and freshman Nicole Petrillo to the All-Rookie team.

Rengers, who is coming off a 13-point season, set a career-mark with three assists while leading the Dukes to a berth in the 2007 A-10 Championship. Three of her five goals were game-winners.

Petrillo, a two-time all-WPIAL and all-state selection, finished her senior season as the leading goal scorer in the WPIAL with 50. She ended her career as Greensburg Central Catholic's all-time leading scorer with 167 goals.

DU begins the season Aug. 29 at Jacksonville. Their home opener will be Sept. 5 vs. Niagara.

DUQUESNE WOMEN'S SOCCER PRE-SEASON HONORS (initiated in the 2001 season)

All-Conference
Lauren Bracco - 2001
Audra Mathews - 2005
Emily Sedgwick - 2006
Audra Mathews - 2006

All-Rookie
Katie Schwager - 2001
Caitlin Holmes - 2001
Erica Carey - 2002
Katie McCarter - 2002
Kelly Reed - 2004
Audra Mathews - 2004
Jenna Farneti - 2005
Rachel Laraway - 2007