2016 SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE SOCCER RECORD BOOK The Southeastern Conference has continued its rise as one of the top confer- SEC SOCCER SID CONTACTS ences in women’s soccer. SEC Craig Pinkerton SEC women’s soccer will begin its 24th season in 2016 deeply rooted in the (205) 458-3000
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