IUWS Mourns the Loss of Tracy Grose
10/6/2020 12:22:00 PM | Women's Soccer
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - The Indiana Women's Soccer program is saddened by the death of former Hoosier All-American, Tracy Grose (1994-1999). Grose was 43 years old.
"On behalf of the Indiana University Women's Soccer program let me pass our deepest condolences on the recent passing of IUWS legend Tracy Grose," said Head Coach Ewin van Bennekom.
Grose is regarded as one of the best Indiana Women's Soccer players in program history. She tallied a staggering 81 total points in her collegiate career with 32 goals and 17 assists.
"Tracy was best known as a true competitor and one of the hardest working players I have known," said alumnus Kris Fosdick. "She was a silent leader who lead by example on the field. She helped transcend Indiana University Women's Soccer into the program it is today. She was also a great friend and someone I personally turned to in times of need. I am not sure how her friends and family will ever heal from this loss."
Fellow alumnus Tory Eitz added, "On the field, Tracy was fierce. She was the opponent you feared, the mark you didn't want to be matched up against, and the player you strived to be. While she had raw talent, Tracy worked relentlessly to become the best. Off the field though, that is where you found the best of her. She was loyal, humble, kind, and genuine. She never pretended to be something she wasn't and never judged others for what they were. I was proud to be her teammate but even more proud to be her friend. We are heartbroken by her loss."
Grose was the program's first All-American, earning the honor in 1998. She was also named to both the NSCAA and All-Big Ten First Teams, as well as the Regional Honors (All-Great Lakes) Second Team in the same season. Additionally, she collected early awards in her career, winning Big Ten Freshman of the Year and being named to the NSCAA All-Region and All-Big Ten Second Teams following the 1994 season.
She currently holds Indiana's single season records for points (37) and goals (15) from her decorated 1998 season. For her career, Grose is second all-time in points (81), goals (32), game winning goals (10), multi-goal games (5) and third all-time in assists (17).
Grose competed in five of the Indiana Women's Soccer program's first six seasons. She and the Hoosiers competed in five Big Ten Tournaments from 1994 to 1998, winning their first in program history in 1996. IU earned their first NCAA Tournament appearance that season, and their first tournament victory in 1998.
Following her career at Indiana, Grose would go on to win a WUSA Championship with the Carolina Courage in 2002.
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"On behalf of the Indiana University Women's Soccer program let me pass our deepest condolences on the recent passing of IUWS legend Tracy Grose," said Head Coach Ewin van Bennekom.
Grose is regarded as one of the best Indiana Women's Soccer players in program history. She tallied a staggering 81 total points in her collegiate career with 32 goals and 17 assists.
"Tracy was best known as a true competitor and one of the hardest working players I have known," said alumnus Kris Fosdick. "She was a silent leader who lead by example on the field. She helped transcend Indiana University Women's Soccer into the program it is today. She was also a great friend and someone I personally turned to in times of need. I am not sure how her friends and family will ever heal from this loss."
Fellow alumnus Tory Eitz added, "On the field, Tracy was fierce. She was the opponent you feared, the mark you didn't want to be matched up against, and the player you strived to be. While she had raw talent, Tracy worked relentlessly to become the best. Off the field though, that is where you found the best of her. She was loyal, humble, kind, and genuine. She never pretended to be something she wasn't and never judged others for what they were. I was proud to be her teammate but even more proud to be her friend. We are heartbroken by her loss."
Grose was the program's first All-American, earning the honor in 1998. She was also named to both the NSCAA and All-Big Ten First Teams, as well as the Regional Honors (All-Great Lakes) Second Team in the same season. Additionally, she collected early awards in her career, winning Big Ten Freshman of the Year and being named to the NSCAA All-Region and All-Big Ten Second Teams following the 1994 season.
She currently holds Indiana's single season records for points (37) and goals (15) from her decorated 1998 season. For her career, Grose is second all-time in points (81), goals (32), game winning goals (10), multi-goal games (5) and third all-time in assists (17).
Grose competed in five of the Indiana Women's Soccer program's first six seasons. She and the Hoosiers competed in five Big Ten Tournaments from 1994 to 1998, winning their first in program history in 1996. IU earned their first NCAA Tournament appearance that season, and their first tournament victory in 1998.
Following her career at Indiana, Grose would go on to win a WUSA Championship with the Carolina Courage in 2002.
@IndianaWSOC
For all the latest on Indiana University Women's Soccer, be sure to follow the team at @IndianaWSOC on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
#GoIU
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