NC State Athletic Hall of Fame
Thori Staples
- Induction:
- 2020
Staples HOF Video
Awards
- NSCAA first team All-American (1994)
- NSCAA second team All-American (1995)
- Soccer America Freshman of the Year (1992)
- Soccer America Freshman All-American (1992)
- ACC Rookie of the Year (1992)
- Program’s only four-time All-ACC selection (1992, ‘93, ‘94, ‘95)
- ACC All-Tournament team (1994, ‘95)
- Voted North Carolina Female Athlete of the Year (1994)
Team Records
- NCAA Quarterfinals (1995)
- Three NCAA Tournament appearances (1992, ‘94, ‘95)
- Tied school record for victories (19) in 1995
General Information
- Member of ACC 50th Anniversary team.
- U.S. National Team member (1992-99).
- Member of 1995 FIFA Women’s World Cup team.
- Considered during her playing career as nation’s top defender.
- Played for the WUSA’s San Jose CyberRays (2001-04).
- Won the league championship with San Jose in 2001.
Beyond the Howl: The Art of Defending
Wednesday, October 15
S2E7 Pulse Of The Pack
Monday, October 13
S2E6 Pulse Of The Pack
Monday, October 13
ACC Tipoff Q&A
Tuesday, October 07
