Southern Illinoise University Athletics
2025 Women's Soccer Roster
Sophia Schlicklin
- Position:
- Forward
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- Sandra Day O'Connor HS
- Hometown:
- Phoenix, Ariz.
2025 SEASON (SOPHOMORE)
Appeared in 18 games, starting 17...totaled 1316 minutes...led the team in goals (6), assists (5), and points (17)...set single-season Saluki records in assists and points...tied single-season Saluki record in goals...first ever Saluki to be named All-MVC First-Team...scored two game-winning goals
2024 SEASON (FRESHMAN)
 Played in all 19 games and started in 10… finished the year with 4 goals and 1 assist… was the second leading scorer for the Salukis… played in 916 minutes and recorded 8 shots on goal… named to the MVC All-Freshman Team. .
PERSONAL
 Daughter of William and Candance Schlicklin...sister to William and Grace Schlicklin...played 6A high school soccer...was awarded the Region Offensive Player of the Year in 2023 and 2024...was a member of the regional team in 2023...also ran track in high school...finished third at Districts in the 100-meter... holds her high school's record in the 4x100m relay...Placed fourth at state in the 4x100m relay... Played for Pheonix Rising FC ECNL... intends on majoring in Biology.
WHY I CHOSE SIU
"When I came out on my visit I loved the energy the girls had. I was also impressed with the competitive environment and change these coaches had brought in such a short period of time".
