The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Kauka Named Student-Athlete Of The Week
10/9/2013 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Oct. 9, 2013
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Senior midfielder Jasmine Kauka has been named the UAB Student-Athlete of the Week, as announced on Wednesday. The award recognizes Blazers who excel on and off their respective playing fields.
Last week, Kauka tallied a career-best two goals in the squad’s 3-2 victory against East Carolina on Sunday, Oct. 6. The Kane’ohe, Hawaii native recorded the game-winning goal against the Pirates, as well. Kauka has seven points (three goals, one assist) on the year.
Off the pitch, Kauka is a standout in the classroom. The foreign language major owns a 3.17 overall GPA. In addition, she has been named to the Conference USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll every year she has been enrolled at UAB.
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