Tara Isbell (2020) - Hall of Fame - Murray State University Athletics

Tara Isbell

Tara Isbell - Soccer (2007-10)

Set the gold standard for goalkeeping for the Racers from 2007-10 for Coach Beth Acreman.
Helped the Racers win their first OVC regular season championship with a 7-1 league record in 2008.
Named 2008 OVC Defensive Player of the Year and is still today, the only Racer to win the award since MSU Soccer was launched in 2000.
In the 2008 season, was second in the OVC with a goals against average of 0.91 and first with a league-best 1,876 minutes in goal. Isbell made 87 saves to help the Racer defense allow only three goals in eight matches.
Led Racers to 2009 OVC Soccer Tournament championship, sending the Racers to the program's first NCAA Tournament appearance at Virginia Tech.
Finishing career in 2010, had a program record eight shutouts.
Career saves leader at MSU with 293 and leads Racers in games played (69), wins (31), shutouts (25) and minutes played (6,213). Third in goals against average (1.09) and save percentage (.796).
Named to 2007 OVC All-Newcomer Team as well as All-OVC twice.