Allison Hansford

Class:
Sophomore
Height:
5-9
Hometown:
Athens, Tenn.
Position:
F
Prev School:
McMinn County High School

2024 (Jr.)

Utilized redshirt season
Included on Conference USA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll

2023 (So.)

Started all 20 games
Named to the 2023 Conference USA All-Conference third team
Tallied four goals, four assists and 12 points on the year
Recorded a season high two goals in win over UNCW on Aug. 27
Logged a career high two assists in win over VMI on Sept. 17
Selected as CUSA Offensive Player of the Week on Sept. 5
Played at least 45 minutes in 16 contests
Included on CUSA Academic Honor Roll

2022 (Fr.)

Appeared in 21 games
Named to the Atlantic Sun All-Freshman team
Debuted at Appalachian State on Aug. 18
Scored first career goal in 3-0 victory over Campbell on Aug. 28
Recorded a season high two goals in win over Central Arkansas on Sept. 9
Tallied four goals, one assist and nine points on the year
Included on ASUN Academic Honor Roll

Prep

Attended McMinn County high school where she was a four-year letterwinner and starter
Throughout her four years at McMinn County, Hansford scored 135 career goals and 61 career assists
Hansford held the school record for most goals in a season, netting 43 goals in a single season and also holds the school record for most career goals and assists
Hansford was a three-time All-State selection and was a three-time Region and District MVP
Hansford played in big games as a four-time District AAA Champion and won the Tennessee Soccer State Cup
WPSL U21 Conference Champion, playing for TN Force FC

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I came to Liberty to grow in my faith and be surrounded by the best team environment.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I always have oatmeal for breakfast the day of a game, and I say the same prayer that my Nana gave me to memorize every game

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My oldest sister Arielle inspired me to play soccer because she also went to college for soccer at Lipscomb University, and she also inspires me in my faith because she has helped me to develop a stronger relationship with Christ.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
When we beat West Virginia last season and I scored in the last 30 seconds, and earning a PK in the CUSA championships in 2023

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
The number 6 is important to me because my older sister Abby had the same number.

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where
they played)?
My sister, Arielle Hansford, played soccer at Lipscomb University. My other sister, Abby Hansford, played soccer at Berea College.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Yogurt with fruit Tacos Salmon bowl.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
The Weather app.

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
I really like reading, hiking, camping and biking.

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have a cat named Rocky And two turtles names Bowser and Squirtle (my 8 year old brother named them).

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Messi and Mía Hamm.

What is your favorite possession and why?
My soccer ball that I’ve had since I was 12.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Chatthoochee by Alan Jackson

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Iceland because of the volcanoes and seeing the northern lights.