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BY JASON LINCOLN
The Battalion
Ithough some top collegiate mid
fielders may be scoring powerhous
es, the midfield is more often a play-
king position that sets up goals and
'ensive attacks. The Texas A&M Soccer
m boasts a talented midfield that excels
afthe playmaking role in addition to being
coring force. Senior Mandy Davidson
5 left her mark in the Aggie midfield as
je closes out her final season in style.
In a four year career thus far highlight-
by 45 starts, a Big 12 Championship
d three berths to the NCAA Champi-
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California native came to an up-
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arters and immediately stepped in to
ave her mark.
That early impact came through David-
n’s personality, which led to her imme-
ate acceptance by the team and a role
at she would keep throughout her four
it(«®ar career.
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er the Atamtftics comes from the chemistry of the
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lid. “Mandy Davidson is one of the best
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Davidson’s parents, Clif and Marilyn
rcked Goa ®i )av dson, said they knew from the start
hat their daughter’s people skills would be
isimportant as her on-field contributions.
“We knew she’d make a good contri
bution on the field, but make an even big
ger statement off the field,” Marilyn David
son said.
Marilyn Davidson said the qualities that
characterized Mandy’s upbringing were
instrumental in her ability to accept a less
glamorous role on the team for a signifi
cant leadership role.
But the midfielder would not be content
with a leadership position that did not in
volve competitive on-field action. To achieve
the role she desired with A&M soccer,
Davidson had to make strides on the field to
make an impact and win a starting role.
“She’s made a lot of sacrifices over the
past few years,” Guerrieri said. “She’s also
made a lot of improvements and as a result
she has become a more complete player.”
The senior takes the same leadership
example on the field, putting the team’s
success ahead of any possible glory for
herself.
“I’ve always considered myself — on
the field — as a playmaker,” she said. “I’m
not the person who does the big exciting
things, but I keep things consistent. I think
that’s my role as a center midfielder.
“It may not be the most glorious spot,
but I love what 1 do and I’m happy to let
other people shine.”
Davidson has still managed to con
tribute a spark this season, adding an
other scoring threat to the Aggie offense.
It took Davidson until her junior year to
score her first collegiate goal. This year,
she is fifth on the team with three goals
and also has two assists for a total of
eight points.
“I used to score goals, and then when
I came to college I hit this slump where
I couldn’t score from the midfield,”
Davidson said. “To start the season off
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with goals made it all the more fun and
made me realize how much I’m going to
miss it all.”
The point scoring this season — in
addition to her team leadership — has
made a strong conclusion to her career
with Aggie soccer.
“Having her in the program is reward
enough,” Guerrieri said. “But her perfor
mance on the field is even better. ”
When Davidson arrived at A&M, the
team was only in its third season. Al
though the Aggies had already experi
enced success, there were still some
unknowns.
With impact players such as Davidson,
A&M has managed to develop into a con
sistent national force that is bigger than
Davidson ever imagined.
Davidson said while she has big hopes
for her final postseason, she will be hap
py with her career at A&M regardless of
how it ends.
“Texas A&M has been the biggest
blessing I’ve ever had,” she said. “I can’t
think of a better place to spend four
years. No matter what happens, I’m go
ing to be happy with my final season
with the team.
“Looking at it right now, it could only
get better by us playing well in the Big 12
Championships — hopefully bringing
home another championship — and for
us to make the playoffs and do our best in
the NCAAs. To have no regrets, that’s
what I’m hoping for.”
Junior forward Nicky Thrasher said
Davidson has left her mark on the team
through her leadership ability.
“Mandy’s awesome,” Thrasher said.
“She’s a great leader on our team and
will truly be missed when she’s gone
next year. ”
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A&M senior midfielder Mandy Davidson has
over her career through both her strong play
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contributed to the Texas A&M Soccer Team
and her leadership qualities.
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