University of Tennessee Athletics
2016 Countdown to Soccer Season: 23 Days
July 27, 2016 | Soccer
It’s almost Soccer Time in Tennessee! To count down to the start of the season, each day we’ll profile a player on the Vols’ 2016 squad. The countdown will run all the way up to the season opener on August 19 vs. Southeast Missouri State.
#23 Anna Bialczak
Basic Info
- Position:
Midfielder/Forward - Year:
Redshirt Sophomore - Hometown:
Lutherville, Md. - Previous School:
McDonogh HS - Major:
Supply Chain Management - Follow Anna:
Twitter – @AnnaBialcZak Instagram – anna_bialczak - Career Stats:
GP/GS: 18/14 | Goals: 3 |Assists: 6 | Points: 12 | Shots: 38 | SOG: 16
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- As we continue our countdown today we’ll get to know more about one of Tennessee’s top offensive threats last season, redshirt sophomore Anna Bialczak.
Need to Know
Bialczak was part of Tennessee’s 2014 signing class but had to sit the year out because of an injury. The Lutherville, Md., native’s debut season was worth the wait, however, bursting onto the scene in 2015 with three goals and a team-high six assists. Bialczak played in all 18 games for the Orange and White while making 12 starts last season. Her 12 points were second on the team, trailing only Anna McClung who registered 13. During her high school career she led McDonogh High to three Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland (IAAM) Championships and was named the Baltimore Sun’s Player of the Year in 2013. She was also named an NSCAA Fall High School Girls' All-American in 2012 and 2013 on top of earning Maryland all-state honors twice.
Get to Know Anna!
Fun Fact: Anna started for the U.S. U-18 Women’s National Team in the 10 Nations Tournament in 2014.
Favorite Food: Chicken Nuggets
Favorite Movie: Focus
Favorite Pregame Song or Playlist: I have a few so it’s hard to name just one, but I like to listen to hip-hop/rap before games.
Favorite Soccer Memory: Scoring the game-winning goal my senior year of high school to win the IAAM Championship for the third time.
Hobbies: I like to relax and hangout with family or friends. Bowling is something I like to do with my friends.
If not soccer, what sport? Volleyball or Lacrosse
Favorite Thing About Tennessee: The culture, atmosphere and spirit of everyone affiliated with the university.
Next On the Countdown
We’ll continue our countdown tomorrow as we preview redshirt senior goalkeeper Jamie Simmons.
