University of Tennessee Athletics
2016 Countdown to Soccer Season: 6 Days
August 13, 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. Make sure to follow Tennessee Soccer on Twitter (@Vol_Soccer), Instagram (Vol_Soccer) and Facebook (facebook.com/TennesseeSoccer) for news, stats and more!
#6 Ariel Kupritz
Basic Info
- Position:
Forward - Year:
Redshirt Junior - Hometown:
Maryville, Tenn. - Previous School:
Miami (Fla.) - Major:
Supply Chain Management & Business Analytics - Follow Ariel:
Twitter – @arielkupritz6 Instagram – arielkupritz - Career Stats:
GP/GS: 26/10 | Goals: 2 | Assists: 2 | Points: 6 | Shots: 23 | SOG: 12
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- We’re nearing the end of our countdown as we get to know more about redshirt junior forward Ariel Kupritz today.
Need to Know
Kupritz started her collegiate career at the University of Miami (Fla.) in 2013 where she saw action is eight games for the Hurricanes. Following her freshman year at Miami, Kupritz decided to return home and play for Tennessee. The Maryville native had to sit out the entire 2014 season after sustaining an injury but was a consistent offensive threat in 18 games for the Vols last season. Kupritz made 10 starts and finished the season with two goals and two assists while tying for fourth on the team with six points despite only being able to play limited minutes due to dealing with Compartment syndrome in her legs. She scored her first-career collegiate goal in UT’s 1-0 victory over Arkansas in the team’s SEC opener and also scored a goal against No. 14 Auburn on Sept. 20.
Kupritz enjoyed a decorated prep career at Maryville High School, racking up 66 goals and 12 assists in just two seasons while earning all-state honors both years. She played club ball for Brentwood Soccer Club (Nashville) from 2008-11 and helped lead the club to three state championships and two regional finals appearances. She also played club ball for Gwinnett Soccer Association (Atlanta) from 2011-12. Kupritz chose to transfer to Tennessee over Clemson, NC State and Duke. Check out her entire bio HERE.
Get to Know Ariel!
Fun Fact: Ariel went to Israel two summers ago and plans on going back to try and play soccer in the Maccabi Games next summer.
Favorite Food: Any kind of dessert!
Favorite Movie: The Longest Yard
Favorite Musical Artist of Group: Maroon Five
Celebrity Crush: Scooby Doo
Hobbies: Traveling, exploring and horseback riding.
Favorite Soccer Memory: Playing soccer in Germany and France. It was an amazing experience!
Dream Job Outside of Soccer: To be able to travel the world and see how different cultures influence business interactions on a global scale.
If not soccer, what sport? Track (Ariel ran track at Maryville)
Most Embarrassing Soccer Moment: I played on a boys soccer team when I was little and the other team’s parents just thought I was a boy with long red hair.
Favorite Thing About Tennessee: The spirit of the school! Every student loves being a Vol and loves to support all of the athletes!
Next On the Countdown
We’ll continue towards the end of our countdown tomorrow when we meet freshman forward/midfielder Erin Gilroy.
