University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Southern Miss Women’s Soccer Adds Two Transfers to 2020 Squad
1/23/2020 3:47:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Brandon, Miss. native Tay Collum and former Mississippi State Bulldog Sam Stiglmair are the latest additions to the Golden Eagles’ 2020 squad.
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Southern Miss Head Women's Soccer Coach Mohammed El-Zare has announced the addition of two transfers to the Golden Eagles' 2020 squad. Brandon, Miss. native Tay Collum and former Mississippi State Bulldog Sam Stiglmair have already arrived on the Hattiesburg campus.
Collum, a midfielder/defender, comes to Southern Miss after spending time competing for the UAB Blazers. Collum sat out the 2019 season but appeared in 13 matches and made one start for the Blazers as a freshman in 2018. She earned the first start of her collegiate career against Auburn (August 24, 2018), logging a total of 53 minutes of playing time in the match. Collum registered a season-high 63 minutes of playing time against Middle Tennessee (October 27, 2018).
Prior to signing with UAB, Collum starred for Northwest Rankin High School (Flowood, Miss.) and Mississippi Rush 00 Girl's Premier.
During her time at Northwest Rankin, Collum played in 116 matches, scored 41 goals and recorded 19 assists. In addition, she served as a team captain for two seasons and helped the Cougars capture the 2017 MHSAA Class 6A Girl's Soccer State Championship, marking the school's first state title in girl's soccer. Between her high school and club accomplishments, Collum became one of the most decorated amateur players ever produced by the Magnolia State.
Collum's high school and club accolades
"Southern Miss is the perfect opportunity for me to continue my soccer career a little closer to home. I have been a Southern Miss fan since I was little and I cannot wait to be a part of the Golden Eagles' soccer team. I love Coach Mo and his coaching style, and I see myself fitting in with the team very well! SMTTT!"
El-Zare on the addition of Collum
"Tay comes from a family of Golden Eagles and she understands what it means to wear Southern Miss across her chest. Her desire and determination to compete is second to none. I look forward to her contributions to our back and midfield lines."
Stiglmair, a midfielder/defender, from Karlshuld, Germany is making the move to Southern Miss after a one-year stint at Mississippi State. During the 2019 season, the sophomore appeared in nine matches, logged 115 minutes of playing time, scored one goal and registered two points. Stiglmair's goal came in Mississippi State's match versus Alabama A&M (August 22, 2019), marking the first goal of her Mississippi State career. She registered a season-high 33 minutes of playing time versus UT Martin (September 5, 2019).
Before making her way to Starkville, Stiglmair played her freshman season (2018) at Shaw University (Raleigh, N.C.). At Shaw University, Stiglmair played in seven matches and earned five starts before being sidelined for the remainder of the season due to injury. Over the course of seven matches, she scored five goals, including two game-winning goals, recorded one assist and posted two multi-goal games. She also finished the season ranked in the top five on the team in points (11).
Like Collum, Stiglmair also posted an illustrious career at the youth level, competing for her high school squad Descartes-Gymnasium (Neuburg an der Donau, Germany) and her club squad FC Ingolstadt 04.
Stiglmair's club accolades
"I chose Southern Miss because I am impressed by the great future of this program and it's an environment that will help me to grow not only as a player but also as a person."
El-Zare on the addition of Stiglmair
"Sam is a cerebral player with a great eye for the game. Her positional movement will bring added sophistication to our attack. I am looking forward to integrating her into our team as quickly as possible."
For all of the latest Southern Miss soccer news, fans can follow the official Southern Miss soccer Twitter account (@SouthernMissSoc), Instagram account (@southernmisssoccer) and Facebook account (Southern Miss Soccer).
Collum, a midfielder/defender, comes to Southern Miss after spending time competing for the UAB Blazers. Collum sat out the 2019 season but appeared in 13 matches and made one start for the Blazers as a freshman in 2018. She earned the first start of her collegiate career against Auburn (August 24, 2018), logging a total of 53 minutes of playing time in the match. Collum registered a season-high 63 minutes of playing time against Middle Tennessee (October 27, 2018).
Prior to signing with UAB, Collum starred for Northwest Rankin High School (Flowood, Miss.) and Mississippi Rush 00 Girl's Premier.
During her time at Northwest Rankin, Collum played in 116 matches, scored 41 goals and recorded 19 assists. In addition, she served as a team captain for two seasons and helped the Cougars capture the 2017 MHSAA Class 6A Girl's Soccer State Championship, marking the school's first state title in girl's soccer. Between her high school and club accomplishments, Collum became one of the most decorated amateur players ever produced by the Magnolia State.
Collum's high school and club accolades
- 2019 Best of WPSL South Region All-Conference Team selection
- 2018 Mississippi Gatorade Girl's Soccer Player of the Year
- 2018 United Soccer Coaches Player of the Year for Mississippi
- 2017-18 NSCAA Girl's High School All-Region Winter Team selection
- 2018 First Team All-State selection
- 2018 Mississippi Association of Coaches North All-Star Team selection
- 2018 Northwest Rankin High School Most Valuable Defender
- 2018 MHSAA 6A State Finalist
- 2017 MS Preps Female Soccer Player of the Year
- 2017 MS Preps Female Athlete of the Year Finalist
- 2017 First Team All-State selection
- 2017 TOP Drawer TeamSnap Southeast Winter All-Region Team selection
- 2017 TOP Drawer Soccer Top 20 Regionally Ranked Player for Select Soccer
- 2017 Northwest Rankin High School Soccer Player of the Year
- 2016 Second Team All-State selection
- 2016 Northwest Rankin High School Soccer Most Valuable Midfielder
- 2016 Northwest Rankin High School Soccer Goal of the Year
- 2016 Clarion Ledger Metro Player of the Week
- 2016 Northwest Rankin High School Female Athlete of the Month
- 2016 Northwest Rankin High School Cougar Award
- 2016 Mississippi Olympic Development '00 Team selection
- 2015 State Games of Mississippi High School 7v7 Female Athlete of the Year
- 2015 Northwest Rankin High School Soccer Heart Award
- 2015 Mississippi Olympic Development Program '00 Team selection
- 2014 Mississippi Olympic Development Program '99 Team selection
"Southern Miss is the perfect opportunity for me to continue my soccer career a little closer to home. I have been a Southern Miss fan since I was little and I cannot wait to be a part of the Golden Eagles' soccer team. I love Coach Mo and his coaching style, and I see myself fitting in with the team very well! SMTTT!"
El-Zare on the addition of Collum
"Tay comes from a family of Golden Eagles and she understands what it means to wear Southern Miss across her chest. Her desire and determination to compete is second to none. I look forward to her contributions to our back and midfield lines."
Stiglmair, a midfielder/defender, from Karlshuld, Germany is making the move to Southern Miss after a one-year stint at Mississippi State. During the 2019 season, the sophomore appeared in nine matches, logged 115 minutes of playing time, scored one goal and registered two points. Stiglmair's goal came in Mississippi State's match versus Alabama A&M (August 22, 2019), marking the first goal of her Mississippi State career. She registered a season-high 33 minutes of playing time versus UT Martin (September 5, 2019).
Before making her way to Starkville, Stiglmair played her freshman season (2018) at Shaw University (Raleigh, N.C.). At Shaw University, Stiglmair played in seven matches and earned five starts before being sidelined for the remainder of the season due to injury. Over the course of seven matches, she scored five goals, including two game-winning goals, recorded one assist and posted two multi-goal games. She also finished the season ranked in the top five on the team in points (11).
Like Collum, Stiglmair also posted an illustrious career at the youth level, competing for her high school squad Descartes-Gymnasium (Neuburg an der Donau, Germany) and her club squad FC Ingolstadt 04.
Stiglmair's club accolades
- Served as the captain of FC Ingolstadt 04's undefeated state championship squad in 2016-17 that outscored opponents 100-6
- Tabbed team MVP of FC Ingolstadt 04's top women's team in 2017
- Named to the third division team of the week in 2017
- Voted Player of the Week during the 2017 season
- Only player in the league to play every minute of every match
- Tallied seven goals over the span of 13 matches
- Member of the FC Ingolstadt 04 team that finished second in its league in 2015
- Member of the FC Ingolstadt 04 team that placed third in the 2014 International Women's Cup in Barcelona, Spain
- Played as the only girl on FC Ingolstadt 04's boys' teams until she was 14
- Captained of one of the FC Ingolstadt 04 boys' teams for three seasons
"I chose Southern Miss because I am impressed by the great future of this program and it's an environment that will help me to grow not only as a player but also as a person."
El-Zare on the addition of Stiglmair
"Sam is a cerebral player with a great eye for the game. Her positional movement will bring added sophistication to our attack. I am looking forward to integrating her into our team as quickly as possible."
For all of the latest Southern Miss soccer news, fans can follow the official Southern Miss soccer Twitter account (@SouthernMissSoc), Instagram account (@southernmisssoccer) and Facebook account (Southern Miss Soccer).
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