Women's sports in college tend to take a backseat to men's, especially, I've noticed, at the University of Tennessee. Well, our football team is struggling, and we can't yet say much about basketball, so I figured I would take this break in the action to list out my pics for the hottest female players on campus in the 2012 season. These ladies come from a wide range of sports, but all of them are at the top of their game in both feminine beauty as well as athletic ability.
Now, before I get a thousand hate emails telling me that rating female athletes on "hotness" is demeaning, let me explain a little bit about what I mean when I use this term. Yes, these women are all very attractive, but more than that, they are incredible athletes who have mastered their sports on a level that I only dreamed of doing when I played. This list is no different than a list of the "sexiest NFL quarterbacks," and by saying that the women included are beautiful, I mean it only as a side note to their contributions to their team, and the university as a whole. Enjoy!
#18 Peyton Thomas, Freshman (Soccer)
Standout Statistic: All-South Regional Player on #3 ranked team in the country
Hometown: Hixson, TX
#17 Nikki Brice, Sophomore (Volleyball)
Standout Statistic: 15 digs and 2 aces vs. Missouri, 2012
Hometown: Fullerton, CA
#16 Lauren Solernou, Junior (Swimming)
Standout Statistic: Bronze Medal in SEC 100m Backstroke, 2012
Hometown: Waterbury, CT
#14 Hannah Wilkinson, Sophomore (Soccer)
Standout Statistic: Scored game-winning goal against LSU, 2012
Hometown: Whangarei, New Zealand
#13 Bashaara Graves, Freshman (Basketball)
Standout Statistic: Played on Gold-Medal USA Basketball U18 National Team, 2012
Hometown: Clarksville, TN
#12 Sarah Toti, Sophomore (Tennis)
Standout Statistic: Three-time Freshman of the week, Spring 2012
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
#11 Megan Hatcher, Freshman (Volleyball)
Standout Statistic: All-State First Team, 2011
Hometown: Knoxville, TN
#10 Caroline Capocaccia, Junior (Soccer)
Standout Statistic: Made five consecutive starts on defense to earn 4 shutout wins on the year, 2012
Hometown: Memphis, TN
#9 Hannah Akamine, Sophomore (Softball)
Standout Statistic: Three-run homer in 7-0 victory to Memphis, 2012
Hometown: Escondido, CA
#8 Lauren Gibson, Junior (Softball)
Standout Statistic: Started all 54 contests in 2012 with 49 runs scored, 43 walks, six doubles, 13 HR's and 42 RBIs
Hometown: Pasadena, MD
#7 Kia Jackson, Senior (Track)
Standout Statistic: Semifinalist in NCAA Outdoor Championship in 4x100 event, 2012
Hometown: Lithonia, GA
#6 Harper Bruens, Freshman (Swimming)
Standout Statistic: 2012 Olympic Trials, ranked #121 nationally on CollegeSwimming.com
Hometown: Boca Raton, FL
#5 Courtney Fritts, Junior (Rowing)
Standout Statistic: Gold Medal at CUSA Championship, 2012
Hometown: Orange Park, FL
#4 Whitney Hammond, Junior (Softball)
Standout Statistic: Stolen 7 bases in her career and played in over 100 games
Hometown: Chattanooga, TN
#3 Samantha Lera, Freshman (Diving)
Standout Statistic: 14th place at the 2012 Junior National Diving Championships on the platform, 2012
Hometown: Kema, TX
#2 Leslie Cikra, Senior (Volleyball)
Standout Statistic: First-Team All-SEC, 2011
Hometown: Chagrin Falls, OH
#1 Nia Moore, Freshman (Basketball)
Standout Statistic: Illinois Basketball Coaches Association 3A-4A All-State Second Team, 2012
Hometown: Chicago, IL
