Wall of Honor Inductee - 1996

Traci Sheilds Simpson
Women's Soccer B.A., Communication, 1987

Traci Shields Simpson was a key player on the Barry women's soccer team from 1984-1987. She was a strong defender for the Buccaneers. She started all but one game her last three seasons. She played in all 14 games during Barry's first season of women's soccer in 1984, and helped pave the way for future successful teams. Simpson played on the Bucs' NCAA Division I National Tournament team in 1987, when Barry went 13-3-1. She also helped the Bucs earn an impressive 12-2-2 mark in 1985.

Shields was an Academic All-American in 1986 -- Barry's first athlete to be honored at the national level for academic achievement. On the field, her efforts earned her a spot on the ISAA Senior Recognition Team for 1987. It was during the 1987 season that Shields helped the Bucs defeat Virginia, Villanova, and Boston College, while earning a tie against national power Connecticut.