Academy of Art University Athletics

CAREER: Meneses ended her career with the most starts in Academy of Art University history, 67, in her four years with the program ... Meneses anchored the back line in both of the top-two ranked team defensive efforts in ART U history at the conclusion of her career in 2012 and 2013, when the Knights limited opponents to 1.6 and 1.73 goals against, respectively ... All four of her seasons also ranked among the top seasons for wins in program history.

2014: One of only three Urban Knights to play in and start all 18 games ... Played the most minutes (1,402) of any field player as a key member of the defensive back line ... Played every minute of the game on 10 occasions ... Took a career-high seven shots during the season, including a career game-high of three versus Dominican (Calif.) (Oct. 4) ... 

2013: Played in 17 games with 16 starts ... Took five shots on the season, including two on two occasions -- in a 4-0 win at Chaminade (Oct. 26) and in the season finale versus Fresno Pacific (Nov. 9).

2012: Meneses continued to be a force for the Knights on defense, starting all 18 games ... Managed three shots and had her first career assist against Grand Canyon on Sept. 22. 

2011: Meneses was one of two Urban Knights to start all 16 games ... Had one shot, which was on goal, against Chaminade (Oct. 1). 

Previous Experience: Meneses was a four-year participant in soccer (one year letterwinner) at Riverside Poly High School ... Was All-League First and Second teams ... Was team captain ... Lists her biggest athletic thrill as winning in overtime or scoring at the very end of the game.

Personal: Sophie Meneses was born Oct. 30, 1993, in Riverside, Calif. ... Parents are Debbie and Geoffrey Meneses ... Has one brother, Grahme, and one sister, Abbie ... Hopes to become a cinematographer/director ... Enjoys watching films and movies ... Motion Pictures & Television major.

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