OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Texas A&M senior soccer player Emily Peterson was selected as one of 10 finalists for the prestigious Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award.

The Tulsa, Okla., native was chosen by a national media committee from the list of 30 women’s soccer candidates that were announced in April. She was the only finalist selected from a Big 12 institution.

The nation-wide vote runs today through November 13. Fan balloting will be available on the award’s official Web site, http://www.seniorCLASSaward.com, as well as through text messaging. Fans can text W9 to 74567 to vote for Peterson. These votes will be combined with votes from coaches and media to determine the recipient of the award.

The NCAA will announce the Senior CLASS Award winners during the 2009 NCAA Women’s College Cup held at the Aggie Soccer Stadium in early December.

Emily has a 3.89 grade point average in the mays School of Business at Texas A&M, and will graduate this December.  She has been a 4-year starter for the Aggies and has already helped A&M win 3 Big 12 regular season championships and one Big 12 Tournament crown.

YOU CAN VOTE ONE TIME EVERYDAY through November 13th.  Here’s how to vote:

Click Vote for Peterson daily for Lowe’s Senior Class Award

Or – Text W9 to 74567 on your cell phone

Come on Aggies!  Emily deserves your support.  Please Vote today and everyday!

Gig ‘em! -Coach G