ROCHESTER, N.Y. (July 31, 2012) – Women's Soccer coach Dan Berg has announced the final addition to this year's recruiting class. Junior transfer
Briana Tata (Rochester, N.Y.) will continue her academic and athletic career for Roberts Wesleyan College, starting this fall.
“I am excited to have Briana joining the team,” said Berg. “She has played at a high level her whole career and I expect Briana to make an immediate impact in the center midfield.”
Tata comes to the Redhawks after a successful two-year career at Saint Francis University (Pa.), an NCAA Division I institution and member of the Northeast Conference (NEC).
During her two seasons with the Red Flash, Tata played in 38 games (started in 18) as a midfielder. Her most notable highlight was converting the second penalty kick in the NEC Tournament semifinal game against Quinnipiac. The Red Flash would go on to win the programs first-ever NEC Tournament title, advancing to its first NCAA Women's College Cup appearance.
“Briana understands the game and knows how to control the game in the middle of the park and that is something we really focused on for our recruiting needs this fall,” said Berg.
In high school, Tata helped the Aquinas Institute claim three consecutive Section V championships from 2006 through 2008. In addition to claiming three Section V titles, Tata assisted the Little Irish in winning the New York State Class AA Championship in 2006.
At the club level, Tata has been on the roster of the Rochester Ravens the last two summers. The Ravens are one of the top club teams in the region and play in the competetive United Soccer League's W-League.
“She is joining a great recruiting class this fall and I am looking forward to working with her the next two years,” said Berg.
Tata joins fellow NCAA Division I transfer Brittany Kinmond (Spencerport, N.Y./Syracuse University) as part of this year's recruiting class. Berg has also signed Tata's former Aquinas teammate
Heaven Palamitia.
Briana is the daughter of Pat and Tammy Tata and plans to major in Nursing at the College this fall.
