[Women's Soccer] St. Andrews names Standridge new Women's Soccer Coach

LAURINBURG, NC- St. Andrews University Director of Athletics Glenn Batten has announced the appointment of Brandon Standridge as the new head Women's Soccer Coach for the Knights.

"The women's soccer program has been very competitive through the years and I am confident that tradition will continue under Coach Standridge.  His experience as a scholar-athlete, coach and student of the game will serve our program well.  He understands our commitment to the NAIA and character-driven intercollegiate athletics and the balance between academic excellence and competitive play," Batten said.

"Being named the Head Women's Soccer Coach is truly a dream come true," says Standridge. "I can't thank Glenn Batten and St. Andrews University enough for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to lead this team. I look forward to taking the program to the next level and having many successes both on and off the field."

During his playing career, Standridge was a member of the 2014 Men's Soccer Conference championship team and NAIA National Qualifier. Standridge was the primary defender on the team as he helped lead the Knights to 16 straight wins that season holding opponents to just 21 goals all season over 20 games.

Standridge, a native of nearby Rockingham, NC, received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from St. Andrews in 2015 and graduated from the University's MBA program in May of 2017.

Standridge replaces Aaron Wood, who had been the SAU coach for the last 3 seasons.