Southern Illinoise University Athletics
Women's Soccer
- Title:
- Volunteer Assistant
- Email:
- aleksandra.kozovic@siu.edu
- Phone:
- 618-453-5311
In 2020-21, SIU welcomes volunteer assistant coach, Aleksnadra Kozovic to the soccer program. Kozovic was a four-year letterwinner at defense/midfield for Western Kentucky, being the first European to play for the school.
As a senior, she played in 16 matches in 2019…scored a goal and registered two assists for four total points on the season…notched her first assist on Ambere Barnett’s goal in the season-opening win against Belmont…scored the first of a flurry of goals against Alabama A&M…assisted on Ansley Cate’s goal at FIU…earned the C-USA Commissioner’s Academic Medal and was named to the Commissioner’s Honor Roll...named to the President’s List for both the fall and spring semesters.
In Kozovic’s junior sesaon, she started the first three matches of the season for the Lady Toppers before suffering a season-ending injury… scored the second goal of her career at Evansville (Aug. 23)… played a season-best 80 minutes at Ole Miss (Aug. 19)… received a medical redshirt following the season
In 2017, she appeared in all 17 matches with 15 starts, playing primarily as a wingback... picked up her first point of the season on an assist against Evansville (Sept. 3)... scored her first collegiate goal directly off a curling free kick at UTSA (Oct. 19) that was later featured by NCAA Soccer... served as WKU’s primary free kick specialist for much of the season... played 1,051 minutes, one of eight Lady Toppers to break the 1,000-minute barrier.
In the beginning of Kozovic college career, she appeared in 18 matches with four starts for the Lady Toppers… scored her first collegiate point on an assist at Miami (Ohio) (Aug. 26)… fired three shots in WKU’s 3-0 victory over Georgia State (Sept. 4)… played a total of 663 minutes, including a season-high 59 minutes against Morehead State (Sept. 11).
Prior to WKU, the Nis, Serbia-native played with the U17 and U19 Serbian National Team. While playing with the U17 team, Kozovic played in nine matches and competed in the European Championship Qualifiers in Israel in 2013. She played in 14 matches with the U19 team and played in the European Championship Qualifiers in 2014 and 2015. In 2015, Serbia advanced to the second round of the qualifiers. At the club level, Kozovic has competed with ZFK Masinac for 10 years. ZFK Masinac is one of the most prominent teams in Serbia with 24 National Championships, 15 National Cups and nine appearances in the UEFA Women’s Champions League. The team competes in the 1st League, which is the top league in Serbia.
“Aleksandra is a very mature and disciplined individual. In talking with her, I was immediately impressed with her big-picture outlook on soccer, school, and life in general. I think she definitely brings an unique perspective that will enhance our team dynamics and make her a great leader and teammate. Aleksandra’s experience with the Serbian U19 National Team has afforded her opportunities to play against some of the best female players in the world. Her overall speed and fitness make her well-suited to be a successful wide player in our system.”, noted WKU head coach, Jason Neidell.
Kozovic graduated from Western Kentucky University in May 2020.
