2013 EKU Soccer Guide by EKU Sports

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General Information

2013 Schedule Date

Opponent

Time

Site

Aug. 13 Aug. 23 Aug. 25 Aug. 30 Sept. 1 Sept. 6 Sept. 8 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Sept. 29 Oct. 4 Oct. 6 Oct. 11 Oct. 13 Oct. 18 Oct. 20 Oct. 25 Oct. 27 Nov. 1 Nov. 7-10

at Mercer University! at UNC Asheville Western Carolina at Kentucky Ohio Xavier at Indiana University at West Virginia Univeristy of Evansville at Jacksonville State* at Alabama A&M at SIU-Edwardsville* at Eastern Illinois* Southeast Missouri St. * UT Martin* Murray State* Austin Peay* Belmont* at Tennessee Tech* at Morehead State* OVC Tournament

4:00 pm 4:00 pm 3:00 pm 5:00 pm 1:00 pm 5:00 pm 2:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 8:00 pm 2:00 pm 8:00 pm 2:00 pm 4:00 pm 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 2:00 pm 6:00 pm TBA

Macon, Ga. Asheville, N.C. Richmond, Ky. Lexington, Ky. Richmond, Ky. Richmond, Ky. Bloomington, Ind. Morgantown, W. Va. Richmond, Ky. Jacksonville, Ala. Huntsville, Ala. Edwardsville, Ill. Charleston, Ill. Richmond, Ky. Richmond, Ky. Richmond, Ky. Richmond, Ky. Richmond, Ky. Cookeville, Tenn. Morehead, Ky. TBA

Home games in bold ... OVC games denoted by * ... Exhibition games denoted by !

Table of Contents

Quick Facts

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Media Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2013 Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Season Outlook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Head Coach Melissa Barnes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Assistant Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Returning Colonels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-28 2013 Newcomers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-32 2012 Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 All-Time Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 All-Time Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 All-Time Awards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 All-Time Record vs. Opponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Record Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Opponent Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39

Coaching Staff Head Coach ............................................................................. Melissa Barnes Alma Mater .................................................................................. Furman, `02 Overall Record (Yrs.) .................................................................. 0-0-0 (first) School Record (Yrs.)..................................................................... 0-0-0 (first) Oﬃce Phone ............................................................................. (859) 622-1245 Email ........................................................................melissa.barnes@eku.edu Assistant Coach .................................................................. Andrew Fleming Alma Mater ............................................................. Greensboro College, `99 Graduate Assistant ..................................................................Adam Kleman

2012 Breakdown Overall Record ...................................................................................... 10-7-3 Conference Record ........................................................................6-3-1 (3rd) Home/Away Record .................................................................... 8-0-1/2-6-1 Position Starters Returning/Lost ..............................................................9/2 Letterwinners Returning Lost ................................................................18/2 Newcomers .................................................................................................... 7

Program History First Varsity Season ................................................................................. 2005 Overall Record ....................................................... 46-82-20 (eight seasons) OVC Regular Season Record ............................................................ 27-35-8 OVC Tournament Record ................................... 0-5-0 (four appearances)

University Information

Credits Writing, Editing and Design: Steve Fohl, Assistant Dir. of Athletic Public Relations using Adobe InDesign CS5 and Adobe Photoshop CS5 Editorial Assistance: Simon Gray, Mike Clark, Kevin Britton, Kara Kovert Photos: Chris Radcliﬀe, Steve Fohl, Ron Coates, Terrence Humphrey and Nathan Hutchinson

Location ................................................................................... Richmond, Ky. Founded..................................................................................................... 1906 Enrollment.............................................................................................. 16,200 Nickname .................................................... Colonels (not ‘Lady Colonels’) Colors ............................................................................... Maroon and White Aﬃliation ........................................................................... NCAA Division I Conference .................................................................................. Ohio Valley President ........................................................................ Dr. Michael Benson Director of Athletics ....................................................................Mark Sandy Athletics Department Phone.................................................. (859) 622-2120

Special Thanks: Dana Fohl and the EKU coaches

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Media Information

Media Contact Information

How to Get to EKU

Athletic Public Relations Soccer Contact – Steve Fohl Work Phone . . . . . 859-622-1253 Cell Phone . . . . . . . 859-200-1958 E-mail . . . . steve.fohl@eku.edu Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . 859-622-5108

From Cincinnati, Ohio and Points North: Take I-75 South through Lexington, Ky. Continue south on I-75 Richmond/Knoxville to exit #87 (second Richmond exit). Make a left and cross over the interstate heading east on the Richmond bypass for one mile and you will see the main EKU campus on the left.

Important Phone Numbers Athletic Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . 859-622-2120 Ticket Oﬃce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 859-622-2122 Mailing/Shipping Address 521 Lancaster Ave. Alumni Coliseum 115 Richmond, KY 40475

From Huntington, W.Va., and Points East: Take I-64 West for 104 miles to exit #96 (Fort Boonesborough S.P.) and remain on State Highway 627 until intersecting I-75 at exit #95. Take I-75 South to exit #87 (second Richmond exit). Make a left and cross over the interstate heading east on the Richmond bypass for one mile and you will see the main EKU campus on the left.

Web Site www.EKUSports.com

From Lexington, Ky.: Take I-75 South to exit #87 (second Richmond exit). Make a left and cross over the interstate heading east on the Richmond bypass for one mile and you will see the main EKU campus on the left.

Steve Fohl Soccer Contact

Michael Clark Director of APR

From Bowling Green, Ky., and Points West: Take I-65 North to exit #43 (Glasgow) and travel east on the Cumberland Parkway through Somerset to exit #41 on I-75. Travel north on I-75 to exit #87. Turn right at the end of the oﬀ ramp and head east on the Richmond bypass for one mile and you will see the main EKU campus on the left.

Kevin Britton Assistant Director

www.ekusports.com Eastern Kentucky’s Athletic Department unveiled its new web site in the summer of 2008. The site, which is powered by Sidearm Sports, features the latest news on all the EKU athletic teams. Live stats, feature stories, rosters, photo galleries and up-to-date schedules are just a few of the things that can be easily accessed through the site. The site also features streaming audio for each football game, streaming video for all home games, press conference video clips and breaking news as it happens. Fans can also sign up for an e-mail newsletter service through the site that will allow them to stay up-to-date on all their favorite Colonel squads.

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From Knoxville, Tenn., and Points South: Take I-75 North approximately 162 miles to exit #87 in Kentucky. Turn right at the end of the oﬀ ramp and head east on the Richmond bypass for one mile and you will see the main EKU campus on the left.

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2013 Roster

Alpha Roster No. 12 14 2 6 13 3 4 18 15 8 22 27 5 0 20 24 19 9 17 7 10 21 26 16 23 25 1 00

Name Tess Akgunduz Katie Bright Mikayla Brillon Kaylynn Brown Dani Cant Janelle Coates Katie Collar Emily D’Italia Nikki Donnelly Lauren Fant Mikala Ferguson Sarah Franklin Paige Larkin Samm Melton Mackenzie Nichols Brittany Nomady Kristan Paynter Taylor Perkins Ashley Ryan Nichelle Ryan Devon Saini Randi Schweitzer Cassie Smith Amani Thomas Merissa Vault Whitney Wallace Erika Wolfer Shawn Zellers

Numerical Roster Pos. MF MF D MF MF MF MF D F D MF MF D GK MF MF MF MF MF MF MF MF F MF MF F GK GK

Pronunciations Tess Akgunduz (aw-cun-doos) Dani (Danny) Cant Emily D’Italia (duh-TAL-ya) Lauren Fant (FAN-t) Mikala (muh-kay-la) Ferguson Courtney Klaas (Claus, as in Santa) Brittany Nomady (NO-maddy)

No. 0 00 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Name Samm Melton Shawn Zellers Erika Wolfer Mikayla Brillon Janelle Coates Katie Collar Paige Larkin Kaylynn Brown Nichelle Ryan Lauren Fant Taylor Perkins Devon Saini Tess Akgunduz Dani Cant Katie Bright Nikki Donnelly Amani Thomas Ashley Ryan Emily D’Italia Kristan Paynter Mackenzie Nichols Randi Schweitzer Mikala Ferguson Merissa Vault Brittany Nomady

Pos. GK GK GK D MF/F D D MF/F MF/F D MF/D MF MF MF/F MF/D MF/F MF/F MF D MF MF MF MF MF/D MF

Class So. Fr. So. Fr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. So. So. Sr. So. Jr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Fr. So. So. Sr.

Ht. 5-11 5-8 5-4 5-8 5-6 5-6 5-4 5-7 5-1 5-5 5-7 5-7 5-3 5-4 5-8 5-4 5-2 5-5 5-9 5-2 5-2 5-3 5-4 5-4 5-8

Hometown/High School (Previous School) St. Charles, Mo./Francis Howell Cox’s Creek, Ky./Bethlehem Cincinnati, Ohio/Ursuline Academy Temecula, Calif./ Great Oak Springboro, Ohio/Springboro Calgary, Alberta/ Central Memorial Cerritos, Calif./ Cerritos Alta Loma, Calif./Los Osos Calgary, Alberta/ Masters Academy & College Rochester Hills, Mich./ Rochester Hills Elizabethtown, Ky./ Elizabethtown Avon, Ohio/ Avon Cincinnati, Ohio/ Summit Country Day Calgary, Alberta/ St. Francis Fort Mill, S.C./ Nation Ford Cincinnati, Ohio/ Princeton Pickering, Ontario/ Pickering Fairfield, Ohio/ Fairfield Gaithersburg, Md./Quince Orchard Danville, Ky./Boyle County Lexington, Ky. Paul Laurence Dunbar Cynthiana, Ky./Harrison County Grove City, Ohio/ Grove City Boynton Beach, Fla./ Boca Raton Community Mission Viejo, Calif./Tesoro

Coaching and Support Staﬀ Head Coach: Melissa Barnes (Furman, 2002) - First Year Assistant Coach: Andrew Fleming (Greensboro College, 1999) - First Year Graduate Assistant: Adam Kleman

by Class

by Position

Seniors (7) Akgunduz, Coates, Collar, Donnelly, Fant, Nomady, Paynter Juniors (6) Brown, D’Italia, Larkin, A. Ryan, Saini, Wallace

Goalkeepers (3) Melton, Wolfer, Zellers

California (4) Brillon,Brown, Larkin, Nomady

Defenders (8) Bright, Brillon, Collar, D’Italia, Fant, Larkin, Perkins, Vault

Canada (4) Cant, Collar, N. Ryan, Thomas

Sophomores (8) Bright, Cant, Ferguson, Melton, Perkins, Thomas, Vault, Wolfer

Midfielders (8) Akgunduz, Ferguson, Nichols, Nomady, Paynter, A. Ryan, Saini, Schweitzer

Freshman (7) Brillon, Franklin, Nichols, N. Ryan, Schweitzer, Smith, Zellers

Forwards (8) Brown, Cant, Coates, Donnelly, Franklin, Smith, Thomas, Wallace

Amani (uh-maw-nee) Thomas

by State/Country

Florida (1) Vault Kentucky (7) Franklin, Nichols, Paynter, Perkins, Schweitzer, Wallace, Zellers Maryland (1) D’Italia Michigan (1) Fant Missouri (1) Melton Ohio (7) Akgunduz, Coates, Donnelly, Ferguson, A.Ryan, Saini, Wolfer South Carolina (1) Bright Virginia (1) Smith

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Season Outlook “This is a very athletic team,” Barnes said. “We’re trying to mix in a little more soccer knowledge to help them use that athletic ability, but the tools are definitely there. If we learn to use those tools, we could be really dangerous. The following is a position-by-position look at the 2013 Colonels.

Season Outlook The EKU women’s soccer team reached new heights in 2012, posting the first winning record (10-7-3) in the eight-year history of the program, achieving program marks for wins (10), conference wins (6), goals (22), assists (18), points (62) and shots (253) and going undefeated at home for the first time ever (8-0-1). The Colonels also earned their fifth consecutive berth in the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament, the longest active postseason streak in the conference. It was a historic season; however, it did not produce the ultimate goal of an OVC Championship. Enter Melissa Barnes. Barnes was hired as the program’s second head coach on February 13 and is charged with leading EKU to that elusive conference title. Barnes, a native of Prospect, Ky., made trips to the NCAA Tournament as an assistant coach at UNC Wilmington and Furman and she hopes to bring that winning touch to Richmond. Aiding her in that pursuit is the talented and veteran roster she inherited. EKU will boast its largest senior class ever in 2013, and nearly all seven members of the class played key roles in the success of 2012. Leading that group of battle-tested upperclassmen are Nikki Donnelly and Lauren Fant, both of whom earned first team All-OVC honors last fall. Donnelly was one of the most feared goal scorers in the league last season, burying a program-record seven goals and dishing out two assists while setting team records for single-season shots (62) and career goals (15) in the process. Fant, meanwhile, delivered another big season on the outside of the EKU defense, playing the fourth-most minutes on the team (1,692) while using speed and aggression to get forward and score three goals, two of which were game-winners. Junior Emily D’Italia is also back. D’Italia was named first team All-OVC in 2012 after establishing herself as the top center back in the league, playing all but two minutes on the year while helping the Colonel backline record five shutouts and stifle opponents to just 1.05 goals per game. EKU has been picked to finish fourth out of 11 teams in the OVC; however, with a deep, talented and hungry roster and a head coach with a nose for winning championships, the Colonels could be a dangerous team and a tough out come postseason play in November.

Goalkeepers From 2007-10, Stephanie Lynch was a rock for EKU in the net. After Lynch graduated, though, EKU has had to start a freshman goalkeeper each of the last two seasons. It appears that will change in 2013. Sophomores Erika Wolfer and Samm Melton are both back with a year of experience under their belts. Wolfer started 17 games last season and notched four shutouts, allowing just 1.17 goals per game. Melton started three games while Wolfer was injured and filled in admirably, allowing only two goals and recording a shutout versus Tennessee Tech. Wolfer and Melton will be pushed by the arrival of Shawn Zellers, a rangy, athletic keeper out of Bethlehem High School in Bardstown.

Defenders The EKU backline will have to deal with the graduation of Deja Tennon, a crafty, athletic outside defender who played in more games than any player in program history. However, the personnel that is returning should ease that loss considerably. Fant will be joined on the outside by junior Paige Larkin, another experienced, athletic defender who has started all 40 games in which she has played since arriving at EKU in 2011. Sophomores Katie Bright and Merrissa Vault and freshmen Sarah Franklin and Mackenzie Nichols will also compete for time on the outside. D’Italia, who Barnes called “an anchor in the back,” will start at one center back position. D’Italia provides a physical presence on the Colonel backline but also has a nice touch with the ball, as evidenced by her program-record four assists last season, all of which came oﬀ corner kicks. The other center back position could be filled by senior Katie Collar, who redshirted 2012 but who Barnes referred to as “experienced, technical and a leader.” Freshman Mikayla Brillon, a California native, could also see time in the middle of the backline.

The 2012-13 Colonels

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Season Outlook

Midfielders

Forwards

“Everyone has experience in the midfield – which is nice,” Barnes said. “We can’t really go wrong with any of them, it’s just a matter of finding the right mix of players to put out there.” That mix will include four seniors – Tess Akgunduz, Janelle Coates, Brittany Nomady and Kristan Paynter – as well as junior Devon Saini, sophomores Mikala Ferguson and Taylor Perkins and freshman Randi Schweitzer. Nomady and Paynter both started 17 games last season and both were extremely active on the oﬀensive end. Nomady, who is tied for second-all time in assists at EKU, finished second on the team with 35 shots, while Paynter scored the game-winning goal against conference foe Eastern Illinois. Ferguson really come on late in 2012, scoring a goal and notching three assists all against conference foes to earn OVC All-Freshman honors. Coates, Saini and Perkins, meanwhile, have scored eight career goals between the three of them, while Akgunduz is a shrewd passer who can link up the field. “We hope to use our midfielders a little diﬀerent this year,” Barnes noted. “We want to possess more through them.”

As a group, Barnes referred to the members of this year’s attack as “athletic, dynamic and pacy.” Donnelly leads that group. That native of Cincinnati should continue to be one of the top oﬀensive players in the league as she looks to build on her seven-goal performance from last year. Her scoring prowess was particularly on display during a September game versus conference and in-state rival Morehead State, when she scored two goals in the final eight minutes of play to lead the Colonels to an improbable, come-from-behind 2-1 victory. Joining Donnelly up front will be juniors Kaylynn Brown, Ashley Ryan and Whitney Wallace, sophomores Dani Cant and Amani Thomas and freshman Nichelle Ryan and Cassie Smith. Brown may be the wildcard of the group, as her 2012 season was cut short by a knee injury right before conference play began. Before the injury, though, Brown was emerging as a true oﬀensive threat, scoring goals against Wright State and College of Charleston. Thomas notched two assists during her freshman campaign, one of which set up Donnelly’s game-winning goal versus Morehead State, while Cant scored the game-winner versus Transylvania in 2012. Barnes noted that Nomady might also see time up front.

Predicted Order of Finish Order of Finish (first-place votes) 1. UT Martin (18) 2. Austin Peay (Four) 3. Southeast Missouri 4. Eastern Kentucky 5. SIUE 6. Belmont 7. Jacksonville State 8. Morehead State 9. Eastern Illinois 10. Tennessee Tech 11. Murray State (per league head coaches and SIDs)

Points 198 177 148 137 133 119 84 71 60 44 35

Nikki Donnelly will look to crown her career with a stellar senior season in 2013

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Head Coach Melissa Barnes that two-year period. The South Dakota women’s soccer team was also a beneficiary of Barnes’ winning touch. Barnes was an assistant coach / goalkeepers coach at South Dakota in 2004 and, during that one season, the Coyotes posted a program-best record of 15-6 and made their first-ever appearances in the NCAA Division II Tournament. Barnes was a proven winner before entering the coaching ranks, though. She was a four-year starter at goalkeeper for Furman from 19982001, earning All-SoCon honors three of those seasons and posting the 10th-best Goals Against Average (0.67) in the country as a sophomore in 1999. During her four years in the net at Furman, the Paladins compiled a record of 66-21-1, won three SoCon titles and made two NCAA Tournament appearances. As a prepster, Barnes led South Oldham High School to Kentucky state titles in 1995 and 1996 and she holds the KHSAA career shutouts record with 56. Barnes received a bachelor’s degree from Furman in 2002 and earned a master’s degree from East Carolina University in 2010.

Head Coach • 1st Year at EKU (0-0-0)

Melissa Barnes Alma Mater: Furman, 2002 Melissa Barnes is beginning her first season as the head coach of the Eastern Kentucky University women’s soccer team. Barnes arrives in Richmond with a track record of winning championships. She was an assistant coach at UNC Wilmington from 2008-12 and an assistant coach at her alma matter, Furman University, from 2005-07. The Prospect, Ky. native helped lead both programs to the NCAA Tournament. “Melissa personifies the qualities we want in the leader of our women’s soccer program,” Acting Director of Athletics Simon Gray said. “She will recruit and develop elite student-athletes who are positive representatives of our campus and our community. Academic success culminating in graduation is a priority for Melissa and our athletics department. She also has a proven record of winning championships. Melissa is a person of integrity focused on providing an inspirational student-athlete experience.” Barnes was most recently an integral factor in building the UNCW women’s soccer program into a powerhouse in the Colonial Athletic Association. Working under head coach Paul Cairney, the 2008 CAA Coach of the Year, Barnes guided the Seahawks to unprecedented success during her five years in Wilmington. In 2009, UNCW went 13-8-1 and reached as high as No. 3 in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Mid-Atlantic Region rankings before winning the CAA Tournament and earning the program’s first-ever berth in the NCAA Tournament. In 2012, the Seahawks compiled a record of 12-7-3 and fell just short of a second NCAA appearance, losing to Hofstra, 2-1, in double overtime in the CAA title game. Barnes was a part of 49 wins during her five years at UNCW, and she coached 28 All-CAA performers, eight CAA All-Tournament selections and one CAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player; however, Barnes also demanded excellence from her players away from the field. The Seahawks won an NSCAA College Team Academic Award all five years of her tenure and posted a team GPA of 3.40 or higher from 2010-12. Before her successful stint at UNCW, Barnes was a key factor in continuing the winning tradition at her alma mater, Furman. As an assistant coach / goalkeepers coach at Furman from 2005-07, Barnes helped guide the Paladins to a 20-6-4 Southern Conference record and a spot in the 2007 NCAA Tournament. She also mentored 17 All-SoCon performers during

What Others Are Saying About Melissa Barnes … “Melissa has been a huge part of our success at UNCW. She was an integral part of our first ever CAA Championship and NCAA tourney appearance. In addition, she helped recruit excellent student-athletes at UNCW throughout her five years with our team. Recruiting and coaching are the two pillars to success in college sports. Melissa Barnes is good at both of them. She has a deep understanding of the type of players that her team will need and she has the natural talent to coach and motivate studentathletes. I know that the EKU team will develop as soccer players and as people under her guidance. Moreover, they will have a positive and rewarding experience in the process. EKU has picked a winner in Melissa Barnes.” – Paul Cairney, head women’s soccer coach at UNCW “What a fantastic hire for EKU and a wonderful opportunity for Melissa. As a player, Melissa was a “coach on the field,” leading by example and in words. Her time as an assistant under Andrew Burr at Furman and Paul Cairney at UNCW has been well spent in preparation for this moment. She has the work ethic, man management skills, and soccer pedigree to bring EKU soccer success on the field, in the classroom, and in the community.” – Brian Lee, head women’s soccer coach at Louisiana State University “Melissa’s energy, leadership skills and soccer knowledge will make her the perfect fit to be the new head coach at EKU.” – Andrew Burr, head women’s soccer coach at Furman University

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Assistant Coaches

Assistant Coach • 1st Year at EKU

Graduate Assistant • 2nd Year at EKU

Andrew Fleming

Adam Kleman

Alma Mater: Greensboro College, 1999

Alma Mater: Transylvania, 2008

Andrew Fleming is beginning his first season as an assistant coach for the Eastern Kentucky University soccer program. He comes to Richmond after spending the last eight years at the Carolina Elite Soccer Academy (CESA). “We are thrilled to have Andrew Fleming join our staﬀ,” head coach Melissa Barnes said. “He is a very knowledgeable coach with a proven track record for success at the highest level. Andrew is a great teacher of the game, has an enthusiasm for player development and provides a unique and valuable perspective on recruiting top level players. We are looking forward to the 2013 season!” Fleming joined CESA in 2005 and served as the Director and Assistant Programs Director for the next eight years. He was charged with training CESA’s most elite female athletes as well as marketing them for college recruitment and mentoring them on their correct placement. Under Fleming’s tutelage, CESA players experienced success on the national stage, winning the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) Southeastern Region and finishing third nationally in 2012. Fleming, who played for the Virginia Tech men’s soccer team from 1990-92, holds a USSF ‘B’ license and has been a member of the South Carolina Olympic Development Program since 2009. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Greensboro College in 1999.

Adam Kleman is in his second season as an assistant coach for the Eastern Kentucky University women’s soccer program. Kleman assists with on-field coaching and oﬀ-campus recruiting and is in charge of such administrative tasks as team travel arrangements, video editing, etc. A native of Lima, Ohio, Kleman brings valuable coaching experience with him to EKU, as he served as the head coach of the Elida Soccer Association U-12 boys team in 2008 and 2010. Prior to that, he played college soccer at Transylvania University in Lexington, Ky. from 2004-07, where he experience great success. During his four-year stint at Transylvania, the Pioneers went 46-10-13, won the Heartland Conference Tournament four times, qualified for the NCAA Tournament four times and advanced to the Sweet 16 his senior year.

Andrew Fleming

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Get to know Tess Akgunduz ...

#12 • Midfielder • 5-3 • Sr.

One thing people probably don’t know about her: She makes needle point belts

Tess Akgunduz

Her best non-soccer Olympic sport would be: Archery, because she’s precise

Cincinnati, Ohio (Summit Country Day)

Her favorite place to eat in Richmond: Orange Leaf

2012 (Junior): Played in 10 games during the season … fired six shots, three of which were on goal … attempted a season-high three shots in a loss to Xavier on Sept. 12 … played a season-high 44 minutes versus Kennesaw State on Sept. 7.

Her favorite song, currently: “Running Out of Moonlight” Her favorite social media forum: Instagram; her life in photos!

2011 (Sophomore): Appeared in all 20 games for the Colonels, starting six of them … played a season-high 77 minutes in an early-season game at Kentucky (Aug. 21) … attempted seven shots on the season, three of which were on goal … saw 21 minutes of action and fired a shot on goal in the Colonels’ Ohio Valley Conference Tournament contest against UT Martin.

One place in America she would like to road trip to: Nantucket, because it seems beautiful Her favorite non-sport outdoor activity: Painting and cooking

2010 (Freshman): Appeared in all 19 games during her freshman campaign … cracked the starting lineup four games into the season and started every game thereafter, becoming especially important late in the season as she played every minute of the Colonels’ last seven games down the stretch, including their 2-1 loss to Eastern Illinois in the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament … notched her first career assist when she found fellow freshman Hillary Cooper for a goal in the 37th minute of EKU’s impressive 4-0 win over Presbyterian.

Items on her bucket list: Have five healthy kids, save an endangered species and sign a check with a lot of zeros after a number Her professional goals: Attend the accelerated nuring program at the University of Cincinnati and pursue a career as a nurese anesthetist

High School and/or Club Experience: At Summit Country Day, Akgunduz was a two-time all-state selection, a two-time all-city selection and a three-time member of the Cincinnati Enquirer All Star team … as a senior, she was named the MVP of said All Star game … plays club soccer for the Cincinnati United Premier, who have won three consecutive state championships from 2007-09 … has also played for the Ohio South Olympic Development Program for five years, from 2004-08.

Akgunduz’s Career Stats Year 2010 2011 2012 Totals

G-GS 19-16 20-6 10-0 49-22

G 0 0 0 0

A 1 0 0 1

Pts. 1 0 0 1

Sh 13 7 6 26

GW 0 0 0 0

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Get to know Janelle Coates ...

#3 • Forward • 5-4 • Sr.

One thing people probably don’t know about her: She has a phobia of cats

Janelle Coates

Her best non-soccer Olympic sport would be: Tennis

Springboro, Ohio (Springboro)

Her favorite place to eat in Richmond: Orange Leaf

2012 (Junior): Saw action in 20 games, mostly oﬀ the bench … her one start came at OVC champion UT Martin on Oct. 14 … fired seven shots on the season, two of which were on goal … her best game of the year came at home versus Jacksonville State when she played 50 minutes oﬀ the bench and got forward for two shots, one of which was on goal.

Her favorite song, currently: Anything by Florida Georgia Line Her favorite social media forum: Instagram One place in America she would like to road trip to: New York or Nashville

2011 (Sophomore): Appeared in five games playing a total of 41 minutes… played a season-high 14 minutes in a pair of games: at home against in-state rival Louisville (Aug. 19) and at UNC Asheville (Sept. 2).

Her favorite non-sport outdoor activity: Laying out at the pool

2010 (Freshman): Made an immediate impact as a freshman, scoring three goals and dishing out one assist … finished third on the team with seven points … scored her first career goal in the 52nd minute of a 1-1 tie with in-state rival Western Kentucky (Sept. 12) … assisted fellow freshman Nicole Donnelly on a goal five days later in a 4-0 rout of Presbyterian (Sept. 17) … recorded a pair of scores in the Colonels’ record-setting 5-0 dismantling of Jacksonville State (Oct. 15).

Items on her bucket list: Visit Italy, become friends with a celebrity and take a hot air balloon ride Her favorite memory from the 2012 season: Scoring a goal with my roommate, Brittany Nomady

High School and/or Club Experience: A two-year team captain at Springboro High, Coates was named first team Greater Western Ohio Conference, second team All-Dayton South and the 2009 Springboro High Oﬀensive Player of the Year … she scored 13 goals and recorded 20 assists in her illustrious high school career, despite missing her junior season due to injury … plays club soccer with the Cincinnati United Premier … previous club team experience includes Ohio South State Cup runner up in 2004 and semifinalist from 2005-06 … also played for the Ohio South ODP State Team from 2004-06. Personal: Born Oct. 24, 1991 … daughter of Ron and Becky Coates … plans to major in business.

Coates’ Career Stats Year 2010 2011 2012 Totals

G-GS 16-0 5-0 18-1 39-1

G 3 0 0 3

A 1 0 0 1

Pts. 7 0 0 7

Sh 8 0 7 15

GW 0 0 0 0

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Get to know Katie Collar

#4 • Midfielder • 5-6 • r-Sr.

One thing people probably don’t know about her: She can country two-step and swing dance

Katie Collar

Her best non-soccer Olympic sport would be: Skiing

Calgary, Alberta (Central Memorial)

Her favorite place to eat in Richmond: Koto Japanese Bistro

2012 (Redshirt): Did not play.

Her favorite song, currently: “Wake Me Up” by Avici

2011 (Junior): Appeared in 16 of the Colonels’ 20 games … her lone start of the season came at home against Ohio Valley Conference regular season champion Southeast Missouri (Oct. 9) … fired six shots on the season, three of which came at Eastern Illinois (Oct. 14) … saw 19 minutes of action in EKU’s OVC Tournament game against UT Martin (Nov. 4).

Her favorite social media forum: Instagram, because she likes pictures One place in America she would like to road trip to: Florida, for the beach

2010 (Sophomore): Started 14 of the 15 games in which she played … attempted 11 shots, five of which were on goal … earned her first career Ohio Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Week award (Sept. 28) following a week in which she played 139 minutes on an EKU backline that led the Colonels to an undefeated start in OVC play by shutting out Murray State and surrendering just one goal to UT Martin … recorded assists in two consecutive OVC wins, finding freshman Nicole Donnelly for a score against UT Martin (Sept. 26) and then assisting senior Carly Muller on the game-winning goal against Tennessee Tech one week later (Oct. 3).

Her favorite non-sport outdoor activity: Mini-golf Items on her bucket list: Skydive and backpack around Europe

2009 (Freshman): A solid contributor in her first year at EKU, Collar appeared in 18 of the Colonels’ 19 games and started in 13 of them … logged 1,198 minutes, third-most of any midfielder on the team … took 10 shots on the season, four of which were on target. High School and/or Club Experience: Comes to EKU in the wake of an ultra-successful club career with the Calgary Foothills Colts ... from 2007-08, won back-to-back Canadian National Championships (U16 and U18) with the Colts ... in 2007, the Colts won the Toronto Dixie Showcase Tournament and the Dallas Spring Classic Showcase Tournament ... they also competed in the Super Y North American Finals ... named a Calgary Minor Soccer Association Indoor All-Star that same year ... a member of the Alberta Provincial Select program since 2003, Collar currently attends the National Sports Academy, whose curriculum includes daily soccer and athletic training ... chose EKU over Stony Brook, Stephen F. Austin and Grand Valley State. Personal: Born August 30, 1990 ... daughter of Colleen and Ian Collar ... major is psychology.

Collar’s Career Stats Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 Totals

G-GS 18-13 15-14 16-1 49-28

G 0 0 0 0

A 0 2 0 2

PTS 0 0 0 0

SH 10 11 6 27

GW 0 0 0 0

Katie Collar

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Personal: Born Nov. 5, 1991 … daughter of Dave and Connie Donnelly … her brother, Kevin, won a Division II soccer national championship at Northern Kentucky University in 2010 ... plans to major in elementary education.

#15 • Forward • 5-4 • Sr.

Nikki Donnelly

Get to know Nikki Donnelly ...

Cincinnati, Ohio (Princeton)

One thing people probably don’t know about her: She has brachydactyly in her thumbs

2012 (Junior): Named first team All-Ohio Valley Conference for the second time in her career after reemerging as one of the most feared goal scorers in the league … buried a program-record seven goals and dished out two assists on the year, setting team records for single-season shots (62) and career goals (15) in the process … named OVC Oﬀensive Player of the Week twice during the season, coming up especially huge in EKU’s come-from-behind win over in-state rival Morehead State on Sept. 23, scoring two goals in the final eight minutes of play to lead the Colonels to an improbable 2-1 victory … was also named OVC Oﬀensive Player of the Week on Oct. 9 after recording the game-winning goal with less than 10 minutes to play in regulation against then-first place Jacksonville State on Oct. 6 and assisting Mikala Ferguson on the game-winning score versus Tennessee Tech on Oct. 8 … in all, three of her seven goals in 2012 were game-winners.

Her best non-soccer Olympic sport would be: Softball, because she’s always been better at softball then she is soccer Her favorite place to eat in Richmond: Casa Fiesta Her favorite song, currently: “Itty Bitty Piggy” by Nicki Minaj Her favorite social media forum: Instagram, because she likes looking at peoples’ pictures One place in America she would like to road trip to: California, because she would get to travel across the country and see Cali, which she has always wanted to do

2011 (Sophomore): Appeared in 18 games for the Colonels, starting 14 of them … continued to be an oﬀensive force up front as she led EKU on the season with 37 shots and two assists … also scored a pair of goals on the year … notched an assist in EKU’s 4-0 win over UNC Asheville (Sept. 2) and then recorded the game-winning assist to Stephany Ellison in the 84th minute of the Colonels’ 1-0 victory over in-state and Ohio Valley Conference rival Morehead State (Sept. 23) … that win was EKU’s firstever over Morehead State and it was Morehead State’s first regular season conference loss in two years … first goal of the season came against OVC foe Tennessee Tech (Sept. 30) … then scored the game-tying goal with five minutes left in regulation in a 1-1 draw against Longwood (Oct. 21) … recorded a season-high four shots on goal in the OVC regular season finale against Murray State (Oct. 30).

Her favorite non-sport outdoor activity: Going to the pool Items on her bucket list: Visit Ireland, get the courage to skydive and swim with dolphins Her professional goals: Be an amazing elementary school teacher and be named Teacher of the Year

2010 (Freshman): Started all 18 games in which she appeared … named a first team All-Ohio Valley Conference forward and led EKU with a program-record six goals, three of which were game-winners … exploded onto the OVC scene by scoring consecutive game-winners against defending OVC Tournament champion Murray State (Sept. 24) and defending OVC regular season champion UT Martin (Sept. 26) in one weekend … for her efforts, the rookie offensive sparkplug was named the OVC Offensive Player of the Week and became the first Colonel ever to receive national attention when the website CollegeSoccer360.com named her a National Primetime Performer of the Week … also set single-season program records for points (12) and shots (40). High School and/or Club Experience: A three-time first team allconference selection, a three-time first team all-city selection, a two-time team MVP and the school’s career record-holder for career goals (48) and goals in a game (four) … was also a three-time academic all-conference selection, a three-time academic all-city selection and, in 2009, was named academic all-state … plays club soccer for the Cincinnati United Premier … her team was the Ohio South state champions from 2007-09, the Vegas Showcase Champions in 2007 and the Region III Showcase champions from 2008-09.

Donnelly’s Career Stats Year 2010 2011 2012 Totals

G-GS 18-18 18-14 20-20 56-52

G 6 2 7 15

A 0 2 2 4

PTS 12 6 16 34

SH 40 37 67 144

GW 3 0 3 6 Nikki Donnelly

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Get to know Lauren Fant ...

#8 • Defender • 5-5 • r-Sr.

One thing people probably don’t know about her: She doesn’t like hugs

Lauren Fant

Her best non-soccer Olympic sport would be: Gymnastics, because she used to do them

Rochester Hills, Mich. (Rochester Hills) 2012 (Junior): Named first team All-Ohio Valley Conference after delivering another big season on the outside of EKU’s defense … started all 20 games on the backline, played the fourth-most minutes on the team and got forward enough to cause havoc in the attack … finished second on the team behind only Nikki Donnelly with three goals, all of which were oﬀ Emily D’Italia corner kicks and two of which were game-winners … her first goal lifted the Colonels to a 2-1 victory over UNC Asheville in their season opener on Aug. 17… her second goal came in a 2-0 shutout of Tennessee Tech on Oct. 7… her final goal of the season was the game-winner in a hard-fought aﬀair at home versus SIUE on Oct. 19 … she also added an assist in a 2-1 win over Eastern Illinois on Senior Day at EKU Soccer Field on Oct. 21 … was named OVC Defensive Player of the Week twice during the season.

Her favorite place to eat in Richmond: Madison Gardens

2011 (Sophomore): Named second team All-Ohio Valley Conference after emerging as a leader on an EKU backline that did not surrender multiple goals in any of the Colonels’ final 12 regular season games … was one of only two Colonels to start all 20 games on the season, going the distance in 17 of those contests … led the team with 1,792 minutes played … earned OVC Defensive Player of the Week honors on Aug. 30 after going the distance in a pair of low-scoring losses to Kentucky (Aug. 23) and Wright State (Aug. 26) and an overtime win over regionally-ranked Miami (Ohio) (Aug. 28) … played the role of hero in the 2-1 win over Miami as she served up a perfect ball to Devon Saini in the fourth minute of overtime to record the game-winning assist … used her speed to get forward throughout the season and notched a goal in the Colonels’ impressive 4-0 win over UNC Asheville (Sept. 2).

Items on her bucket list: Travel the world, meet Rihanna and snorkel

Her favorite song, currently: “No Lie” By 2 Chainz, featuring Drake Her favorite social media forum: Twitter, because it keeps her entertained One place in America she would like to road trip to: Oceanside, California, because that’s where she was born Her favorite non-sport outdoor activity: Reading

Her favorite memory from the 2012 season: Being named first team All-OVC

2010 (Freshman): Started 11 of the 17 games in which she played … scored her first career goal, a game-winner, in the 42nd minute of a win at Detroit-Mercy, a school she grew up less than an hour away from … notched two assists in the Colonels’ record-breaking win over Ohio Valley Conference opponent Jacksonville State, finding freshman Janelle Coates in the 75th minute before capping the night by finding freshman Sarah LeBrun for a goal in the 89th minute of play. 2009 (Redshirt): Saw action in four games before she was forced to take a redshirt due to a season-ending injury … attempted two shots … played seven minutes against nationally-ranked Florida and attempted her only shot on goal of the season against the Gators. High School and/or Club Experience: A winner on multiple levels ... her club team, Vardar, was a 2007 State Cup Semifinalist ... she is also a three-year starter for the Rochester High soccer team ... the Falcons were 2006 district champions and a 2007 state finalist ... Fant was named allleague, all-district, all-county and honorable mention all-state in 2008 and 2009 ... chose EKU over Oakland and Detroit Mercy. Personal: Born December 19, 1990 ... daughter of Larry and Kathy Fant ... major is accounting.

Fant’s Career Stats Year 2010 2011 2012 Totals

G-GS 17-11 20-20 20-20 57-51

G 1 1 3 5

A 2 1 1 4

PTS 4 3 7 14

SH 4 22 17 43

GW 0 0 2 2 Lauren Fant

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Get to know Brittany Nomady ...

#24 • Midfielder • 5-5 • Sr.

One thing people probably don’t know about her: She hates socks

Brittany Nomady

Her best non-soccer Olympic sport would be: Gymnastics

Mission Viejo, Calif. (Tesoro)

Her favorite place to eat in Richmond: Opal’s Bakery

2012 (Junior): Played in all 20 games in the midfield for EKU, starting 17 of them … finished second on the team only to Nikki Donnelly in shots (35) and shots on goal (16) … recorded two assists on the year, both of which led to game-winning goals … found Taylor Perkins for a goal two minutes into overtime to defeat Robert Morris on Aug. 19 … assisted Kristan Paynter on the game-winning goal versus Eastern Illinois on Senior Day Oct. 21 … displayed great durability for a midfielder as she went the distance in seven of EKU’s final 10 games of the 2012 season.

Her favorite song, currently: “Shake This” Her favorite social media forum: Twitter, because it’s simple One place in America she would like to road trip to: New York City Her favorite non-sport outdoor activity: Snowboarding

2011 (Sophomore): Appeared in all 20 of the Colonels’ games while starting in 10 of them … played every minute of three contests during the season … scored her first-career goal in a 2-1 win over conference rival Austin Peay (Oct. 28) … that goal was the game-winner, coming in the 85th minute oﬀ a rebound of a shot by Deja Tennon … also picked up an assist on a goal by Devon Saini in EKU’s early-season win over regionallyranked Miami (Ohio) (Aug. 28) … started and played 70 minutes of the Colonels’ Ohio Valley Conference Tournament game against UT Martin (Nov. 4).

Items on her bucket list: Skydive, start a family and travel the world Her professional goals: Maintain a career that she enjoys

2010 (Freshman): Appeared in all 19 games, starting 16 of them … finished third on the team with 20 shots, seven of which were on goal … notched a pair of assists in EKU’s 4-0 thrashing of Presbyterian (Sept. 17) … recorded the game-winning assist to fellow freshman Nicole Donnelly in the sixth minute of that game and then found senior Carly Muller for another score in the 51st minute …played all but six minutes and fired a shot in EKU’s Ohio Valley Conference Tournament game with Eastern Illinois (Nov. 4). High School and/or Club Experience: Was a high school and club team captain … helped Tesoro High reach the Coast League CIF Playoﬀs every year she was there, and was Rookie of the Year … currently plays club soccer for United FC … was a four-time state champion, a three-time regional champion (and the leading scorer at regionals) with the SC Blues and a national champion with the Irvine Strikers. Personal: Born April 30, 1992 … daughter of Mark and Shari Nomady … major is undeclared.

Nomady’s Career Stats Year 2010 2011 2012 Totals

G-GS 19-16 20-10 20-17 59-43

G 0 1 0 1

A 2 1 2 5

PTS 2 3 2 7

SH 20 8 35 63

GW 0 1 0 1

Brittany Nomady

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Get to know Kristan Paynter ...

#19 • Midfielder • 5-3 • Sr.

One thing people probably don’t know about her: She doesn’t care for orange juice

Kristan Paynter

Her best non-soccer Olympic sport would be: Skiing

Danville, Ky. (Boyle County)

Her favorite place to eat in Richmond: Purdy’s

2012 (Junior): Played in all 20 games in the midfield for EKU, starting 16 of them … scored her first career game-winning goal in a thrilling win over conference foe Eastern Illinois on Oct. 21 … also contributed an assist to Nikki Donnelly in the season-opening win over UNC Asheville on Aug. 17 … fired seven shots on the year, two of which were on goal … played a season-high 112 minutes in EKU’s loss to SIUE in the OVC Tournament on Nov. 1.

Her favorite song, currently: “Songbird’ by AER Her favorite social media forum: Instagram, because she loves pictures One place in America she would like to road trip to: California, for the beach

2011 (Sophomore): Became a regular in EKU’s starting lineup as she started 17 of the 18 games in which she appeared … notched her firstcareer goal against UNC Asheville (Sept. 2), a game-winner that came just two minutes into the game oﬀ a pass from Paige Larkin … attempted 11 shots during the year, five of which were on target … played a seasonhigh 66 minutes and fired a season-high two shots on goal in a non-conference matchup against Longwood (Oct. 21).

Her favorite non-sport outdoor activity: Tubing on the lake Items on her bucket list: Learn to surf, skydive and make a million dollars paynting Her professional goals: Make a lot of money

2010 (Freshman): Appeared in 14 games during the season, playing a season-high 53 minutes at Big East foe Louisville in the Colonels’ season opener (Aug. 20) … attempted five shots during the year, three of which were on goal … played 15 minutes in EKU’s Ohio Valley Conference Tournament game versus Eastern Illinois (Nov. 4).

Her favorite memory from the 2012 season: Playing against my older sister

High School and/or Club Experience: Helped lead the Lady Rebels to the state elite eight three of the four years she was there … as a senior in 2009, she was named first team all-district, first team all-region and second team all-state … plays club soccer for the Central Kentucky Soccer Club and helped the team win the GIT Bracket Championship, the Music City Invitational Championship and the KSSL Premier Division Championship … Paynter was named the MVP of the Tampa Bay Sun Bowl Showcase … also played for the Kentucky ODP State Team from 2007-08. Personal: Born July 29, 1992 … daughter of Charlie and Jane Paynter … major is art/graphic design.

Paynter’s Career Stats Year 2010 2011 2012 Totals

G-GS 17-0 18-17 20-17 55-34

G 0 1 1 2

A 0 0 1 1

PTS 0 2 3 5

SH 5 11 7 23

GW 0 1 1 2

Kristan Paynter

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Get to know Kaylynn Brown ...

#6 • Midfielder • 5-6 • Jr.

One thing people probably don’t know about her: She’s never seen lightning bugs

Kaylynn Brown

Her best non-soccer Olympic sport would be: Gymnastics

Alta Loma, Calif. (Los Osos)

Her favorite place to eat in Richmond: Thai Smile

2012 (Sophomore): Emerged as one of EKU’s top oﬀensive threats before going down with a knee injury nine games into the season … At the time of her injury, she was second on the team in goals (2) and third on the team in shots on goal (5) … scored her first goal of the season at home versus Wright State on Sept. 2 … headed in another goal in a 3-1 win over College of Charleston one week later … suﬀered a season-ending injury at home in the Colonels’ final non-conference game of the season versus Transylvania on Sept. 14.

Her favorite song, currently: “One of Those Nights” by Juicy J and the Weekend Her favorite social media forum: Twitter, because people tweet the most random things One place in America she would like to road trip to: Florida, because she’s never been

2011 (Freshman): Appeared in all 20 of the Colonels’ games while starting 16 of them … led EKU with 18 shots on goal … finished third on the team with 30 shots … notched her first-career goal in a 1-1 tie with Gardner-Webb (Sept. 4), receiving a pass from Devon Saini and scoring from 12 yards out just four minutes into that contest … led the Colonels with three shots on goal in a 1-0 victory over Ohio Valley Conference opponent Eastern Illinois (Oct. 14) … played 64 minutes and fired a shot on goal in the Colonels’ OVC Tournament game against UT Martin (Nov. 4).

Her favorite non-sport outdoor activity: Wakeboarding Items on her bucket list: Backpack around Europe, swim with a whale shark and go to a World Cup game Her favorite memory from the 2012 season: Scoring against College of Charleston

High School and/or Club Experience: Helped lead the Los Osos High School Grizzlies to Baseline League Championships from 2008-10 ... as a senior at Los Osos, she was named all-league after leading her team and league in assists ... as a junior, she was named a team captain and team MVP ... also earned the Academic Athletic Award her last three years of high school ... played club soccer for the Arsenal FC and was a key member of three straight Coast League Championship teams from 2008-10 ... led Arsenal in goals from 2009-10 and was named to the ECNL Team from 2009-11. Personal: Born February 25, 1993 ... daughter of Deanna Brown ... major is undeclared.

Brown’s Career Stats Year 2011 2012 Totals

G-GS 20-16 9-9 29-25

G 1 2 3

A 0 0 0

PTS 2 4 6

SH 30 8 38

GW 0 0 0

Kaylynn Brown

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Get to know Emily D’Italia ...

#18 • Defender • 5-9 • r-Jr.

Her best non-soccer Olympic sport would be: Judo or Tae Kwon Do

Emily D’Italia

Her favorite place to eat in Richmond: Casa Fiesta

Gaithersburg, Md. (Quince Orchard)

Her favorite social media forum: None

2012 (Sophomore): Earned first team All-Ohio Valley Conference honors after solidifying herself as one of the top center backs in the league … started all 20 games and played all but two minutes on the year (most on the team), helping the Colonel backline record five shutouts and stifle opponents to just 1.17 goals per game … also got involved in the attack as she led EKU, ranked sixth in the conference and set a single season program record with four assists, all of which came oﬀ well-placed set piece balls … fired 12 shots on the year, seven of which were on goal.

Her favorite non-sport outdoor activity: Hiking Her professional goals: Become a psychiatrist Her favorite memory from the 2011 season: Beating Miami (Ohio)

2011 (Sophomore): Became a regular on the Colonels’ unyielding backline, starting 16 games on the season and going the distance in 12 of them … finished the season fifth on the team with 1,394 minutes played … attempted three shots on the season, one of which was on target … played 70 minutes at center back in EKU’s Ohio Valley Conference Tournament game against UT Martin (Nov. 4). 2010 (Freshman): Started two games on the backline at Robert Morris University before sitting out the rest of the season with a medical redshirt. High School and/or Club Experience: Named second team all-state as a senior and to the Washington Post All-Met squad as a junior and senior ... helped lead Quince Orchard to a state championship in 2007 and regional championships in 2008 and 2009 ... also experienced great success at the club level, where she won a 2009 Maryland state championship with the Laurel Lightning and won back-to-back USL national championships while playing for the Washington Freedom in 2009 and 2010 ... a Super Y ODP National Pool player in 2008 and 2009. Personal: Born Feb. 3, 1992 ... daughter of Sally and Michael D’Italia ... major is psychology.

D’Italia’s Career Stats Year 2011 2012 Totals

G-GS 16-16 20-20 36-36

G 0 0 0

A 0 4 4

PTS 0 4 4

SH 3 11 14

GW 0 0 0

Emily D’Italia

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Get to know Paige Larkin ...

#5 • Defender • 5-4 • Jr.

One thing people probably don’t know about her: She is a really picky eater

Paige Larkin

Her best non-soccer Olympic sport would be: Basketball, because she played three years of varsity in high school

Cerritos, Calif. (Cerritos)

Her favorite place to eat in Richmond: Sonny’s BBQ

2012 (Sophomore): Was one of only five Colonels to start all 20 games on the season … proved to be a steady force on the outside of an EKU defense that recorded five shutouts on the season … finished third on the team 1,810 minutes played …went the distance in 18 of EKU’s 20 games, including playing all 120 minutes of the Colonels’ double-overtime loss to SIUE in the OVC Tournament on Nov. 1… attempted two shots on the year.

Her favorite song, currently: “Versace Versace” by Mingo, featuring Drake Her favorite social media forum: Instagram, because she likes to look at life through pictures

2011 (Freshman): Named to the Ohio Valley Conference All-Newcomer Team after starting all 20 games on the Colonel backline and going the distance in 16 of them … finished second on the team with 1,768 minutes played … was one of the leaders of a staunch EKU defense that did not allow multiple goals in any of the Colonels’ final12 regular season contests ... was named the OVC Defensive Player of the Week on Oct. 11 following a weekend in which she went the distance in a pair of games against UT Martin (Oct. 7) and Southeast Missouri (Oct. 9) and came forward to notch the game-winner (her first career score) oﬀ a cross from Stephany Ellison in the 53rd minute of the win over UTM … recorded her first-career assist in a convincing 4-0 win over UNC Asheville (Sept. 2).

One place in America she would like to road trip to: Boston Her favorite non-sport outdoor activity: Mini-golf Items on her bucket list: Skydive, bungee jump and travel the world Her professional goals: Get a job that she loves Her favorite memory from the 2012 season: Watching Brittany Nomady fall over the sign while running into a ball

High School and/or Club Experience: While only playing one year of varsity soccer at Cerritos (she played three years of varsity basketball), she was named a Scholar Athlete and earned the Coaches Award ... played club soccer for the Slammers FC before becoming teammates with Kaylynn Brown on the Arsenal FC ... experienced great success at the club level as she won three state championships, two Region IV Championships, a Manchester United Nike Championship, a Gothia Cup Championship in Sweden and was a National Championship finalist.

Larkin’s Career Stats Year 2011 2012 Totals

G-GS 20-20 20-20 40-40

G 1 0 1

A 1 0 1

PTS 3 0 3

SH 6 2 8

GW 1 0 1

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Get to know Ashley Ryan ...

#17 • Defender • 5-7 • Jr.

One thing people probably don’t know about her: She is leftfooted and right-handed

Ashley Ryan

Her best non-soccer Olympic sport would be: Ping-pong and gymnastics

Fairfield, Ohio (Fairfield)

Her favorite place to eat in Richmond: Sweets and Treats

2012 (Sophomore): Appeared in 12 games, playing a season-high 71 minutes oﬀ the bench in a 1-1 tie at OVC for Belmont on Sept. 28 … recorded two shots on the season.

Her favorite song, currently: “Who Gon Stop Me” by Jay-Z and Kanye West

2011 (Freshman): Played in 14 games on the season, all oﬀ the bench … scored a pair of goals … notched her first-career score in the Colonels’ convincing 4-0 win over UNC Asheville (Sept. 2) … then scored a goal oﬀ an assist from Deja Tennon five minutes into the second half of the Colonels’ 2-1 win over Ohio Valley Conference Tournament champion UT Martin (Oct. 7).

Her favorite social media forum: Instagram, because it is all just pictures One place in America she would like to road trip to: Texas, for the awesome boot selection

High School and/or Club Experience: Named first team All-Greater Miami Conference and Fairfield High School’s most valuable midfielder ... was also named the Fairfield Athlete of the Week twice and was selected to the GMC All-Academic Team and the Fairfield District Captain’s Council ... played club soccer for the Fairfield Optimist SC and was named a cocaptain of the team for three years.

Her favorite non-sport outdoor activity: Laying out Items on her bucket list: Skydive, go to Australia and swim with dolphins

Personal: Born December 10, 1992 ... daughter of Shawn and Jen Ryan ... major is occupational therapy.

Ryan’s Career Stats Year 2011 2012 Totals

G-GS 14-0 12-0 26-0

G 2 0 2

A 0 0 0

PTS 4 0 4

SH 7 2 9

GW 0 0 0

Ashley Ryan

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#10 • Forward • 5-7 • Jr.

Get to know Devon Saini ... One thing people probably don’t know about her: She cried and threw up almost every day of preschool because she missed her parents

Devon Saini Avon, Ohio (Avon)

Her best non-soccer Olympic sport would be: If hot dog eating was an Olympic sport, she’d crush the competition

2012 (Sophomore): Played in all 20 games on the season, starting four of them … attempted seven shots on the year, four of which were on goal … posted a season-high three shots on goal in a 1-0 shutout over in-state and Ohio Valley Conference rival Murray State on Oct. 26.

Her favorite place to eat in Richmond: Thai Smile Her favorite song, currently: “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” by the Eli Young Band

2011 (Freshman): Led EKU with four goals on the season, two of which were game-winners … also led the Colonels with nine points … Appeared in 20 games and started 17 of them … exploded onto the collegiate soccer scene by scoring a pair of goals in an early season home win over regionally-ranked Miami (Ohio) (Aug. 28) … scored the first goal of the game in the 20th minute and the second off a perfect ball from Laurent Fant in the fourth minute of overtime to secure the win, the Colonels’ first-ever against the RedHawks … named the Ohio Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Week for her efforts in that game … notched another gamewinner in the Colonels’ 2-1 win over OVC opponent Tennessee Tech (Sept. 30), rebounding a shot by Fant and placing it in the upper-left hand corner of the net in the 53rd minute to seal the win … also scored in the Colonels’ 4-0 win over UNC Asheville (Sept. 2) … recorded her first-career assist to Kaylynn Brown in a 1-1 tie with Gardner-Webb (Sept. 4).

Her favorite social media forum: Facebook; it’s the only she uses One place in America she would like to road trip to: New York City, because she feels like every American needs to go the Big Apple at least once, and she has still never been Her favorite non-sport outdoor activity: Walking her dog Items on her bucket list: Skydive, go backpacking and own a Victorian style home Her professional goals: Become a physician assistant

High School and/or Club Experience: Helped lead Avon High School to two district championships and three conference championships while scoring 49 goals and recording 46 assists during her career ... was a three-time first team All-Lorain County selection, a three-time first team All-West Shore Conference selection, a two-time first team All-Greater Cleveland selection and the two-time Lorain County and West Shore Conference Players of the Year ... was also a two-year team captain, two-time team MVP and a 2010 Division All-Ohio selection ... was a team captain on her club team, the Cleveland Internationals SC, and helped lead the Internationals to Midwest Division Super Y Championships in 2008 and 2010, the State Cup Finals in 2006 and 2009-10 and the U.S. Club Regional Final in 2007 ... also attended the Super Y Olympic Development Program National Camp in 2009. Personal: Born February 26, 1993 ... daughter of Barb and Lucky Saini ... major is sports management.

Saini’s Career Stats Year 2011 2012 Totals

G-GS 20-17 20-4 40-21

G 4 0 4

A 1 0 1

PTS 9 0 9

SH 26 7 33

GW 2 0 2

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Get to know Whitney Wallace ...

#25 • Midfielder • 5-7 • Jr.

One thing people probably don’t know about her: She loves cats

Whitney Wallace

Her best non-soccer Olympic sport would be: power lifting / squatting

Somerset, Ky. (Somerset)

Her favorite place to eat in Richmond: Buffalo Wild Wings

2012 (Sophomore): Played in nine games on the season, seeing a season-high 24 minutes of action versus conference foe Eastern Illinois on Oct. 21 … attempted her lone shot of the season in 1-1 draw at Belmont on Sept. 28.

Her favorite song, currently: “Overnight Celebrity” by Twista Her favorite social media forum: Vine

2011 (Freshman): Appeared in three games during the season, seeing a season-high 20 minutes against Big East foe Louisville (Aug. 19) … recorded nine minutes of action in EKU’s Ohio Valley Conference Tournament game against UT Martin (Nov. 4).

One place in America she would like to road trip to: Honolulu, Hawaii Her favorite non-sport outdoor activity: Tanning and “laking”

High School and/or Club Experience: A co-captain at Somerset High School ... helped lead the Briar Jumpers to district championships and class ‘A’ region championships in 2009 and 2010 and a region runner-up finish in 2010 ... named second team all-state in 2010 and was all-region, all-district and all-county from 2008-10 ... played club soccer for the Kentucky Rush and the Central Kentucky SC, where she won three consecutive KSSL Premier League Championships from 2008-10 ... also helped lead her club teams to runner-up finishes at the Brentwood Adidas Cup in 2007 and the Midwest College Showcase from 2009-10 ... Her father, Steve Wallace, played soccer for Georgetown College.

Items on her bucket list: Go skydiving and run a marathon Her professional goals: Become a criminal defense attorney and own her own firm eventually

Personal: Born November 23, 1992 ... daughter of Steve Wallace and Nikki Lewis ... major is criminal justice and English.

Wallace’s Career Stats Year 2011 2012 Totals

G-GS 3-0 9-0 12-0

G 0 0 0

A 0 0 0

PTS 0 0 0

SH 0 1 1

GW 0 0 0

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Get to know Katie Bright ...

#14 • Defender • 5-8 • So.

One thing people probably don’t know about her: She loves cats

Katie Bright

Her best non-soccer Olympic sport would be: power lifting / squatting

Fort Mill, S.C. (Nation Ford)

Her favorite place to eat in Richmond: Buffalo Wild Wings

2012 (Freshman): Appeared in nine games, starting two versus Robert Morris (Aug. 19) and Kentucky (Aug. 24) … played a season-high 79 minutes versus Robert Morris … attempted three shots on the year, one of which was on goal.

Her favorite song, currently: “Overnight Celebrity” by Twista Her favorite social media forum: Vine

High School and/or Club Experience: Helped lead Nation Ford High School to the state tournament her last three seasons ... was named first team all-area as a senior and first team all-region as a junior and senior ... played club soccer for the Lake Norman SC, with whom she was a U.S. Club Nationals participant in 2009 and a key member of NCYSA Final Four teams in 2010 and 2011 ... was also an all-region and all-state basketball player at Nation Ford High.

One place in America she would like to road trip to: Honolulu, Hawaii Her favorite non-sport outdoor activity: Tanning and “laking” Items on her bucket list: Go skydiving and run a marathon Her professional goals: Become a criminal defense attorney and own her own firm eventually

Bright’s Career Stats Year 2012 Totals

G-GS 9-2 9-2

G 0 0

A 0 0

PTS 0 0

SH 3 3

GW 0 0

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Get to know Dani Cant ...

#13 • Midfielder/Forward • 5-3 • So.

One thing people probably don’t know about her: She hates feet

Dani Cant

Her best non-soccer Olympic sport would be: Track and field Her favorite song, currently: “Natural Disaster” by Zac Brown Band

Calgary, Alberta (St. Francis) 2012 (Freshman): Appeared in 17 games in her first season at EKU, scoring two goals and dishing out an assist …buried the game-winner late in the first half against Transylvania on Sept. 14 … scored again in a loss to conference foe Austin Peay on Oct. 28 … notched an assist in a 3-1 win over College of Charleston on Sept. 9 …played a season-high 64 minutes versus SEC foe Kentucky on Aug. 24.

Her favorite social media forum: Facebook, because she likes to see everyone’s pictures One place in America she would like to road trip to: New Orleans Her favorite non-sport outdoor activity: Hiking

High School and/or Club Experience: Led St. Francis High School to a Calgary High School Championship in 2009 ... played club soccer with the Calgary Blizzard Threat SC, winning six Calgary City Championships (2006-11), three Alberta Provincial Championships (2006, 2008, 2010) and a bronze medal at the 2010 Canadian National Club Championships ... helped her club team to 15 gold medal finishes in league, provincial, tournament and college showcase events since 2005 ... on an individual level, led the Blizzard Threat in scoring at the 2008 and 2010 Canadian National Club Championships, and she was selected to represent Calgary Zone at the 2008 Alberta Summer Games ... also picked up valuable Olympic Development Program (ODP) experience as a 2010 Alberta Provincial Pool player.

Items on her bucket list: Go to Greece Her professional goals: She’s not sure She chose Eastern Kentucky because: She really liked the campus and how it’s a smaller school

Cant’s Career Stats Year 2012 Totals

G-GS 17-0 17-0

G 2 2

A 1 1

PTS 5 5

SH 11 11

GW 1 1

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Get to know Mikala Ferguson ...

#22 • Midfielder • 5-4 • So.

One thing people probably don’t know about her: She loves dogs

Mikala Ferguson

Her best non-soccer Olympic sport would be: Gymnastics

Grove City, Ohio (Grove City)

Her favorite place to eat in Richmond: Panera Bread

2012 (Freshman): Named to the Ohio Valley Conference All-Newcomer Team following a freshman campaign in which she started 14 games, notched three assists and scored a goal … became especially dangerous during the OVC season, as all of her points came against conference foes … her lone goal was the game-winner versus Tennessee Tech on Oct. 7 … she was also clutch in a come-from-behind win over in-state rival Morehead State on Sept. 23, assisting Nikki Donnelly on her game-winning overtime score … her other two assists came against SIUE (Oct. 19) and Austin Peay (Oct. 28) … finished the year with 12 shots, six of which were on goal.

Her favorite song, currently: “I Don’t Want This Night To End” by Luke Bryan Her favorite social media forum: Twitter; she loves tweeting One place in America she would like to road trip to: New York City, to watch the ball drop Her favorite non-sport outdoor activity: Boating and laying out

High School and/or Club Experience: Played soccer at Grove City High School ... also played club soccer for the Ohio Premiere Eagles from 2009-12 ... as a member of the Ohio Premiere Eagles, she won an Ohio State Cup Championship in 2007 and reached the Ohio State Cup Finals in 2006 and 2009.

Items on her bucket list: Go to a World Cup game, skydive and travel Her professional goals: Have a good job She chose Eastern Kentucky because: The team chemistry and to win an OVC championship

Ferguson’s Career Stats Year 2012 Totals

G-GS 19-15 19-15

G 1 1

A 3 3

PTS 5 5

SH 12 12

GW 1 1

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Get to know Samm Melton ...

#0 • Goalkeeper • 5-11 • So.

One thing people probably don’t know about her: She would like to establish a career in ministry and work with children

Samm Melton

Her best non-soccer Olympic sport would be: Basketball, because of her height

St. Charles, Mo. (Francis Howell)

Her favorite place to eat in Richmond: McAllisters

2012 (Freshman): Started three games in the net as a freshman, allowing only two goals in those three games and recording a shutout versus conference foe Tennessee Tech on Oct. 7 … went 3-0 as a starter … all three of her starts came against OVC competition … made 12 saves in 270 minutes of action

Her favorite song, currently: “Simple Life” by Tyrone Wells Her favorite social media forum: Facebook, because it’ allows her to keep up with family and friends around the world

High School and/or Club Experience: Led Francis Howell High School to a Gateway Athletic Conference Championship in 2009, a sectional championship and an appearance in the state quarterfinals in 2010 and a district championship in 2011 ... recorded a 0.88 save percentage as a senior in 2011 and ranked fourth in the conference in solo shutouts ... was also named an all-academic team member from 2009-11 ... played club soccer with the St. Louis Scott Gallagher Elite, with whom she played in the Midwest Regional League (MRL) for four years and the Elite Clubs National League (ENCL) for two.

One place in America she would like to road trip to: Yellowstone National Park Her favorite non-sport outdoor activity: Hiking Items on her bucket list: Start a non-profit, travel back to South Africa and Haiti and hike all of the national parks

Melton’s Career Stats Year 2012 Totals

G-GS 3-3 3-3

GA 2 2

Saves W-L-T 12 3-0-0 12 3-0-0

Sho 1/0 1/0

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Get to know Taylor Perkins ...

#9 • Midfielder • 5-7 • So.

One thing people probably don’t know about her: She is a picky eater

Taylor Perkins

Her best non-soccer Olympic sport would be: Handball

Elizabethtown, Ky. (Elizabethtown)

Her favorite place to eat in Richmond: Olive Garden

2012 (Freshman): Appeared in 18 games on the season, starting six straight from Aug. 31 to Sept. 14 … in her first career game, buried the game-winning goal from 30 yards out two minutes into overtime to defeat Robert Morris 1-0 on Aug. 19 … also notched an assist in a 3-1 win over College of Charleston on Sept. 9 … finished the year with six shots, four of which were on goal … played 72 minutes in EKU’s OVC Tournament game versus SIUE on Nov. 1.

Her favorite song, currently: “Pontoon” by Little Big Town Her favorite social media forum: Twitter, to keep in touch with friends One place in America she would like to road trip to: Hawaii, because she’s never been there

High School and/or Club Experience: Named all-state, all-region and all-district while leading Elizabethtown High School to a district championship and a region runner-up finish as a senior in 2011 ... also helped the Lady Panthers win the SON Cup and the Lexington Catholic Lady Knight’s Challenge Cup in 2011 ... was a captain on her club team, the Mockingbird Valley SC, and led the team to a state championship in 2011.

Her favorite non-sport outdoor activity: Building slip n slides Items on her bucket list: Go to the World Cup and go skydiving Her professional goals: Become an occupational therapist

Perkin’s Career Stats Year 2012 Totals

G-GS 18-6 18-6

G 1 1

A 1 1

PTS 3 3

SH 6 6

GW 1 1

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Get to know Amani Thomas ...

#16 • Midfielder/Forward • 5-2 • So.

Her best non-soccer Olympic sport would be: Track

Amani Thomas

Her favorite social media forum: Twitter, because it’s addictive One place in America she would like to road trip to: California, because she’s never been

Pickering, Ontario (Pickering) 2012 (Freshman): Appeared in all 20 games as a freshman … started 12 games, including the final five of the season … notched two assists on the year, one of which set up Nikki Donnelly’s game-tying goal with less than two minutes to play in regulation against in-state rival Morehead State on Sept. 23 … her other assist came in a 2-1 win over conference opponent SIUE on Oct. 19 … played all 110 minutes of a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Belmont on Sept. 28 … finished fourth on the team in shots (19) and shots on goal (10).

She chose Eastern Kentucky because: She liked the team and the school

High School and/or Club Experience: Was a key member of the Pickering High School team that won the LOSSA Championship in 2010 ... played club soccer for the Pickering Power, with whom she experienced great success, winning the OYSL, the OYSL Cup and the Ontario-Quebec Cup Championships in 2010 and 2011 and winning the Club National Championship in 2010 ... in 2008, she was named an All-Star National Gold Medalist while playing for the Pickering Power ... also brings ODP experience, as she played on the Ontario Provincial Team from 2008-09 and the Durham Regional Team in 2007.

Thomas’ Career Stats Year 2012 Totals

G-GS 20-13 20-13

G 0 0

A 0 0

PTS 2 2

SH 19 19

GW 0 0

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Get to know Merrissa Vault ...

#23 • Midfielder/Defender • 5-3• So.

One thing people probably don’t know about her: She likes to read

Merrissa Vault

Her best non-soccer Olympic sport would be: Track

Boca Raton, Fla. (Boca Raton Community)

Her favorite place to eat in Richmond: Chick-fil-A

2012 (Freshman): Appeared in six games, playing a season-high 14 minutes versus SEC foe Kentucky on Aug. 24.

Her favorite song, currently: “Burn” Her favorite social media forum: Instagram

High School and/or Club Experience: Helped lead the Boca Ration Community High School Bobcats to the district championships from 200911, a regional championship in 2010 and a state finals appearance in 2010 ... also played club soccer for Team Boca for six years.

Her favorite non-sport outdoor activity: Jet skiing Items on her bucket list: Go whitewater rafting, ride an elephant and swim with dolphins

Vault’s Career Stats Year 2012 Totals

G-GS 6-0 6-0

G 0 0

A 0 0

PTS 0 0

SH 0 0

GW 0 0

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Get to know Erika Wolfer ...

#1 • Goalkeeper • 5-4 • So.

Her best non-soccer Olympic sport would be: Gymnastics

Erika Wolfer

Her favorite place to eat in Richmond: McAllisters Her favorite song, currently: “Makin’ This Boy Go Crazy”

Cincinnati, Ohio (Ursuline Academy)

Her favorite social media forum: Facebook

2012 (Freshman): Emerged as EKU’s primary goalkeeper during her freshman campaign, starting 17 games in the net while notching four shutouts and allowing only 1.17 goals-per-game … recorded 74 saves in her first season as a Colonel … three of her four shutouts came during OVC play, including blanking SIUE in the OVC Tournament before the Cougars won on penalty kicks … was named the OVC Goalkeeper of the Week on Aug. 21 after blanking Robert Morris in her first collegiate game before allowing only one goal in a win over UNC Asheville two days later … recorded a season-high nine saves versus Austin Peay on Oct. 28.

One place in America she would like to road trip to: Norris Lake, because it’s really pretty and close Her favorite non-sport outdoor activity: Snowboarding Items on her bucket list: Go surfing and watch the Winter Olympics in person

High School and/or Club Experience: Compiled a record of 57-11-9 as a four-year starter at Ursuline Academy ... as a senior in 2011, Wolfer, who recorded 13 shutouts and allowed only 10 goals, was named first team All-GGCL while leading Ursuline Academy to a GGCL Championship and a trip to the region finals ... played club soccer with the Cincinnati United Premiere, with whom she reached the Ohio State Cup Quarterfinals in 2009 ... also played on the ODP regional team and was a state team alternate from 2008-09.

Her professional goals: Become a nurse Her Favorite Memory of the 2012 Season: Stopping a PK

Wolfer’s Career Stats Year 2012 Totals

G-GS 17-17 17-17

GA 21 21

Saves W-L-T 74 7-7-3 74 7-7-3

Sho 4/0 4/0

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#2 • Defender • 5-8 • Fr.

#27 • Midfielder/Forward • 5-5 • Fr.

Mikayla Brillon

Sarah Franklin

Temecula, Calif. (Great Oak)

Richmond, Ky. (Madison Central)

High School and/or Club Experience: Team captain at Great Oak High School … as a junior in 2011-12, was named a second team All-Southwestern League selection and helped lead Great Oak to the semifinals of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Playoﬀs, where the Wolfpack eventually lost to Sunny Hills High School, then the top-ranked team in the country … also a captain for her club team, the Strikers FC out of Irvine, Calif … was selected to the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) Player Development Program in Los Angeles in June of 2012.

Personal: Born March 5, 1995 ... daughter of Russell and Melanie Franklin ... majoring in business administration.

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Get to know Sarah Franklin ... One thing people probably don’t know about her: She doesn’t have any social media accounts Her best non-soccer Olympic sport would be: Track / cross country Her favorite place to eat in Richmond: Thai Smile One place in America she would like to road trip to: New York Her favorite non-sport outdoor activity: Hiking Items on her bucket list: Go skydiving

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#20 • Midfielder • 5-2 • Fr.

#7 • Midfielder/Forward • 5-1 • Fr.

Mackenzie Nichols

Nichelle Ryan

Lexington, Ky. (Paul Laurence Dunbar)

Calgary, Alberta (Masters Academy & College) High School and/or Club Experience: Was a key player for Masters Academy & College, leading the Eagles to a 2011 Alberta Provincial Championship and a No. 2 ranking in all of Canada, and a second-place finish in the 2012 Alberta Provincial Finals … plays club soccer for Calgary Blizzard Juventus … the Blizzard finished first at the U14 Tier I Alberta Provincials and fourth at the Canadian Nationals in 2009, and Ryan was a top-10 goal scorer at the Canadian Nationals that season … is also an elite sprinter, as she was the city of Calgary and Alberta Provincial champion in the 100 meters in 2011. Personal: Born May 4, 1995 ... daughter of Rob and Lloy Ryan ... majoring in business.

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Get to know Nichelle Ryan ... One thing people probably don’t know about her: She has a cat that looks like a leopard Her best non-soccer Olympic sport would be: Track and field Her favorite place to eat in Richmond: Panera Bread Her favorite song, currently: “Round Here” by Florida Georgia Line Her favorite social media forum: Instagram, she likes sharing her interests One place in America she would like to road trip to: San Francisco Her favorite non-sport outdoor activity: Working out Items on her bucket list: Winning OVC Championships

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#21 • Midfielder • 5-3 • Fr.

#26 • Forward • 5-3 • Fr.

Randi Schweitzer

Cassie Smith

Cynthiana, Ky. (Harrison County)

Ashburn, Va. (Broad Run)

High School and/or Club Experience: Set the Harrison County High School record for goals scored in a game (four) … was named to the 12th Region All-Tournament Team as a senior in 2012 … earned second team all-region honors as a junior and honorable mention all-region honors as a sophomore.

High School and/or Club Experience: A four-year letter winner at state powerhouse Broad Run High School … was named first team alldistrict as a junior in 2011-12 while leading the Spartans to the Virginia High School League (VHSL) State Finals … was also a key member of the Broad Run High teams that won state championships in 2010-11 (when the Spartans were widely regarded to be a top-10 team in the country) and 2009-10 … led the 2009-10 Broad Run state champion team in scoring as a freshman … plays club soccer for the Herndon Firecats, who were State Cup champions in 2009-10 and 2010-11 and State Cup finalists in 2012-13 … also helped lead the Firecats to the semifinals of the 2011 U.S. Youth Soccer National Championship Series in Hersey, Pa. Personal: Born Feb. 5, 1995 ... daughter of Mark and Maria Smith ... majoring in biology.

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Get to know Cassie Smith ... One thing people probably don’t know about her: She’s half Asian Her best non-soccer Olympic sport would be: Gymnastics Her favorite social media forum: Facebook or Instagram, to stalk people because they won’t even know One place in America she would like to road trip to: California Her favorite non-sport outdoor activity: Going to the zoo Items on her bucket list: Go skydiving and win the lottery

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#00 • Goalkeeper • 5-8 • Fr.

Shawn Zellers Cox’s Creek, Ky. (Bethlehem) High School and/or Accomplishments: Team captain at Bethlehem High School ... named all-district and team MVP as a senior. Personal: Born Aug. 16, 1995 ... daughter of Mark and Carol Zellers ... major is undeclared.

Get to know Amani Thomas ... One thing people probably don’t know about her: She has 30+ pairs of shoes Her best non-soccer Olympic sport would be: Basketball Her favorite place to eat in Richmond: Qdoba Her favorite song, currently: “Anywhere With You” by Jake Owen Her favorite social media forum: Twitter, because you always have the most up-to-date information One place in America she would like to road trip to: New York Her favorite non-sport outdoor activity: Fishing Items on her bucket list: Travel around the world

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2012 Statistics

2012 Individual Statistics Overall: 10-7-3 Conf: 6-3-1 Home: 8-0-1 Away: 2-6-1 Neut: 0-1-1 ## Name GP-GS Min G 15 DONNELLY, Nikki 20-20 1541 7 24 NOMADY, Brittany 20-17 1635 0 28 WRIGHT, Hayley 20-16 980 2 16 THOMAS, Amani 20-13 1318 0 8 FANT, Lauren 20-20 1780 3 22 FERGUSON, Mikala 19-15 1179 1 18 D’ITALIA, Emily 20-20 1880 0 13 CANT, Dani 17-0 457 2 6 BROWN, Kaylynn 9-9 449 2 20 TENNON, Deja 20-20 1877 1 10 SAINI, Devon 20-4 663 0 3 COATES, Janelle 18-1 413 0 19 PAYNTER, Kristan 20-17 840 1 9 PERKINS, Taylor 18-6 1177 1 12 AKGUNDUZ, Tess 10-0 229 0 14 BRIGHT, Katie 9-2 260 0 17 RYAN, Ashley 12-0 255 0 5 LARKIN, Paige 20-20 1810 0 25 WALLACE, Whitney 9-0 103 0 23 VAULT, Merrissa 6-0 42 0 2 KLAAS, Courtney 1-0 61 0 Total............... 20 20832 22 Opponents........... 20 23 ##Name 0 MELTON, Samm 1 WOLFER, Erika TMTEAM Total............... Opponents...........

GP-GS Minutes 3-3 270:00 17-17 1612:31 0:00 20 1882:31 20 1882:31

GA 2 21 0 23 22

A 2 2 0 2 1 3 4 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 21

Pts 16 2 4 2 7 5 4 5 4 3 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 62 67

Sh 67 35 24 19 17 12 11 11 8 8 7 7 7 6 6 3 2 2 1 0 0 253 259

Shot% .104 .000 .083 .000 .176 .083 .000 .182 .250 .125 .000 .000 .143 .167 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .087 .089

SOG 29 16 14 10 8 6 7 6 5 3 4 3 2 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 123 110

SOG% .433 .457 .583 .526 .471 .500 .636 .545 .625 .375 .571 .429 .286 .667 .500 .333 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .486 .425

Avg 0.67 1.17 0.00 1.10 1.05

Saves 12 74 1 87 101

Pct .857 .779 1.000 .791 .821

W 3 7 0 10 7

L 0 7 0 7 10

T 0 3 0 3 3

GW PK-ATT 3 0-0 0 0-0 1 0-0 0 0-0 2 0-0 1 0-0 0 0-0 1 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 1 0-0 1 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 10 0-0 7 0-0 Sho 1/0 4/0 0/0 5 6

2012 Team Statistics EKU

OPP

SHOT STATISTICS Goals-Shot attempts Goals scored per game Shot pct. Shots on goal-Attempts SOG pct. Shots/Game Assists 18 CORNER KICKS

22-253 1.10 .087 123-253 .486 12.6 21 104

23-259 1.15 .089 110-259 .425 12.9

PENALTY KICKS

0-0

OFFSIDES

PENALTIES Yellow cards Red cards

10 0

ATTENDANCE Total Dates/Avg Per Date Neutral Site #/Avg

1423 9/158 2/103

3070 9/341

Lauren Fant scored a pair of game-winners in 2012

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All-Time Results 8/30 at Western Kentucky 9/4 CLEVELAND STATE 9/6 WINTHROP 9/13 CINCINNATI 9/18 at Jacksonville 9/20 at Florida 9/27 at Austin Peay* 10/2 TENNESSEE TECH* 10/4 JACKSONVILLE STATE* 10/9 at Morehead State* 10/11 FRANCIS MARION 10/16 at UT Martin* 10/18 at Murray State* 10/23 EASTERN ILLINOIS* 10/25 SOUTHEAST MISSOURI* 11/5 vs Murray State! * OVC opponent ... ! OVC Tournament

All-Time Results 2005 (1-14-1, 1-8-0 OVC) 8/31 at Kentucky L 0-5 9/3 at Butler L 0-3 9/10 at Jacksonville! (2OT) T 0-0 9/11 at Stetson! L 0-1 9/16 vs. Western Carolina# L 0-1 9/18 at Furman# L 1-3 9/23 SAMFORD* W 1-0 9/25 JACKSONVILLE STATE* L 0-2 9/30 at UT Martin* L 0-6 10/2 at Murray State* L 0-4 10/7 EASTERN ILLINOIS* L 0-3 10/9 SOUTHEAST MISSOURI* L 0-1 10/14 at Tennessee Tech* L 1-6 10/16 at Austin Peay* L 1-2 10/21 at Morehead State* (2OT) L 0-1 10/29 at Xavier L 0-2 * OVC opponent ... ! JU/Best Western Invitational .... # Furman Select KickoямА Classic

2010 (7-10-2, 4-4-0 OVC) 8/20 at Louisville 8/22 XAVIER 8/27 at Kansas 8/29 at SIUE 9/3 WRIGHT STATE 9/5 at Valparaiso 9/12 WESTERN KENTUCKY 9/17 PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE 9/19 at Detroit Mercy 9/24 MURRAY STATE* 9/26 UT MARTIN* 10/3 TENNESSEE TECH* 10/8 at Southeast Missouri* 10/10 at Eastern Illinois* 10/15 at Jacksonville State* 10/17 at Austin Peay* 10/24 MOREHEAD STATE* 10/27 LONGWOOD 11/4 vs Eastern Illinois! * OVC opponent ... ! OVC Tournament

2006 (4-12-2, 2-5-2 OVC) 8/25 DETROIT 8/27 at Chattanooga 9/1 at Kentucky! 9/3 vs. Wright State! 9/8 at Western Kentucky 9/10 INDIANA STATE 9/17 BUTLER 9/20 at Marshall 9/24 MOREHEAD STATE* 9/29 at Samford* 10/1 at Jacksonville State* 10/6 UT MARTIN* 10/8 MURRAY STATE* 10/13 at Eastern Illinois* 10/15 at Southeast Missouri* 10/20 TENNESSEE TECH* 10/22 AUSTIN PEAY* 10/25 at Evansville * OVC opponent ... ! UK Invitational

W 2-0 L 1-3 L 0-7 L 0-3 L 1-3 (OT) W 2-1 L 1-4 L 0-4 L 1-2 L 1-3 L 1-2 (2OT) T 0-0 (2OT) T 0-0 L 0-3 L 0-2 W 1-0 W 3-0 L 0-4

8/19 LOUISVILLE 8/23 at Kentucky 8/26 at Wright State 8/28 MIAMI (OHIO) 9/2 at UNC Asheville 9/4 GARDNER-WEBB 9/9 MARSHALL 9/11 DETROIT MERCY 9/16 at Xavier 9/23 at Morehead State* 9/30 at Tennessee Tech* 10/2 at Jacksonville State* 10/7 UT MARTIN* 10/9 SOUTHEAST MISSOURI* 10/14 at Eastern Illinois* 10/16 at SIUE* 10/21 at Longwood 10/28 AUSTIN PEAY* 10/30 MURRAY STATE* 11/4 vs UT Martin! * OVC opponent ... ! OVC Tournament

(2OT) T 0-0 L 0-4 L 1-2 W 1-0 (2OT) T 0-0 (OT) L 1-2 L 0-1 L 2-6 L 0-2 L 0-9 L 0-1 L 0-1 L 1-3 W 3-0 L 0-7 W 2-0 (2OT) T 1-1 W 2-1

8/17 UNC Asheville W 2-1 8/19 ROBERT MORRIS (OT) W 1-0 8/24 at Kentucky L 1-2 8/31 at Cincinnati L 0-2 9/2 WRIGHT STATE (2OT) T 1-1 9/7 vs. Kennesaw State# L 0-3 9/9 vs. College of Charleston# W 3-1 9/12 at Xavier L 0-2 9/14 TRANSYLVANIA W 1-0 9/23 MOREHEAD STATE* (OT) W 2-1 9/28 at Belmont* (2OT) T 1-1 10/5 JACKSONVILLE STATE* W 2-1 10/7 TENNESSEE TECH* W 2-0 10/12 at Southeast Missouri* (OT) L 0-1 10/14 at UT Martin* L 0-3 10/19 SIUE* W 2-1 10/21 EASTERN ILLINOIS* W 2-1 10/26 at Murray State* W 1-0 10/28 at Austin Peay* L 1-2 11/1 vs. SIUE! (2OT) T 0-0 (Lost in PKs) * OVC opponent ... ! OVC Tournament ... # Charleston Cup

(2OT) T 1-1 W 2-0 L 0-1 W 1-0 L 1-2 L 0-1 L 0-1 L 0-3 (OT) L 2-3 (2OT) T 1-1 (OT) L 1-2 W 3-0 W 2-1 W 1-0 W 1-0 L 1-3 W 1-0 W 2-0 (3OT) T 0-0 (Lost in PKs)

2009 (5-11-3, 2-3-3 OVC) 8/19 8/23 8/28

at Kent State at Miami (Ohio) SIUE

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L 0-5 L 1-2 L 0-1 (OT) W 2-1 W 4-0 T 1-1 L 0-4 L 0-1 (2OT) L 0-1 W 1-0 W 2-1 (2OT) T 1-1 W 2-1 L 0-1 W 1-0 (OT) L 0-1 (2OT) T 1-1 W 2-1 L 0-1 L 0-4

2012 (10-7-3, 6-3-1 OVC)

2008 (8-8-3, 5-3 OVC) 8/24 WESTERN KENTUCKY 8/31 at Chattanooga 9/5 at Fresno State 9/7 at San Francisco 9/12 at Akron 9/14 at Cleveland State 9/19 KENT STATE 9/21 at Radford 9/26 MOREHEAD STATE* 9/28 at Francis Marion 10/3 at Tennessee Tech* 10/5 AUSTIN PEAY* 10/10 at Eastern Illinois* 10/12 at Southeast Missouri* 10/17 UT MARTIN* 10/19 MURRAY STATE* 10/24 SIUE 10/26 at Jacksonville State 11/7 vs UT Martin! * OVC opponent ... ! OVC Tournament

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2011 (7-10-1, 5-3-1 OVC)

2007 (4-11-3, 2-6-1 OVC) 8/31 at Maryland 9/2 at Towson 9/7 at Indiana State 9/9 at Detroit 9/11 CHATTANOOGA 9/14 RADFORD 9/16 AKRON 9/21 at Western Kentucky 9/28 EASTERN ILLINOIS* 9/30 SOUTHEAST MISSOURI* 10/5 at UT Martin* 10/7 at Murray State* 10/12 SAMFORD* 10/14 JACKSONVILLE STATE* 10/19 at Morehead State* 10/26 at Tennessee Tech* 10/28 at Austin Peay* 10/31 EVANSVILLE * OVC opponent

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All-Time Roster

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-bBbBales, Samantha Barch, Amanda Bright, Katie Brillon, Mikayla Brown, Kaylynn Bruce, Heather Buzzell, Morgan

Kalenowski, Stefanie Keithley, Betsy Klaas, Courtney Kohler, Erika Koromelas, Georgia Kraszewski, Alex Larkin, Paige LeBrun, Kerry LeBrun, Sarah Lynch, Stephanie

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Saini, Devon Schneider, Mallory Schweitzer, Randi Shumaker, Maddy Silber, Mandy Smith, Cassie Speed, Emily Swearingen, Kayla

-hHhHabermehl, Kimmy Hadick, Melissa Harris, Jenna Hartwick, Alex Herdrich, Jan Hess, Alex Hoﬀman, Taylor Hollenberg, Eva Hoots, Wendy

2007-10 2013 2010-13

Paynter, Kristan Perkins, Taylor Pratt, Melissa Prutsman, Lindsay

2011 2010 2006

Gajus, Alison Goshert, Jessica Graul, Christina Green, Ashley

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Nestor, Courtney Nichols, Mackenzie Nomady, Brittany

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2011-13 2010 2010-12 2007-10

McCarty, Shannon McKnight, Bridget Melton, Samm Montgomery, Sydney Muller, Carly Murray, Stephanie

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Caldon, Laura Caldon, Sarah Cant, Dani Carta, Amanda Coates, Janelle Collar, Katie Connelly, Lela Cooper, Hillary

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Tennon, Deja Thomas, Amani

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Vance, Lyndsay Vault, Merrissa

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Wallace, Whitney Walter, Chelsea Werner, Emma Whitfield, Maggie Wickett, Annie Wolf, Gabriella Wolfer, Erika Wright, Hayley

2011-13 2009 2008-09 2011 2011 2007-08 2012-13 2009-12

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Melissa Pratt (2005)

2013

Alex Hartwick (2007-09)

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All-Time Awards/All-Time Record vs. Opponents

All-Time Awards OVC Offensive Player of the Year Kayla Swearingen (co-winner)

All-Time Record vs. Opponents Opponent 2008 Akron Austin Peay

First Team All-OVC Heather Bruce Maddy Shumaker Nikki Donnelly Carly Muller Emily D’Italia Lauren Fant

2008 2008 2010, 2012 2010 2012 2012

Second Team All-OVC Christina Graul Jessica Goshert Carly Muller Laura Caldon Kayla Swearingen Ashley Green Stephanie Lynch Deja Tennon Lauren Fant Annie Wickett

2005 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2008, 2009 2010, 2011 2011 2011

OVC All-Newcomer Team Janine Davie Georgia Koromelas Carly Muller Heather Bruce Alex Hess Nikki Donnelly Paige Larkin Annie Wickett Mikala Ferguson

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2011 2012

OVC Offensive Player of the Week Lauren Imsande (co-winner) Laura Caldon Lauren Imsande Nikki Donnelly Devon Saini Nikki Donnelly Nikki Donnelly

2008 (9/2) 2008 (10/14) 2009 (9/8) 2010 (9/28) 2011 (8/30) 2012 (9/25) 2012 (10/9)

OVC Defensive Player of the Week Eva Hollenberg Gabriella Wolf Jessica Goshert Katie Collar Lauren Fant Paige Larkin Lauren Fant Lauren Fant

2008 (10/7) 2008 (10/14) 2009 (9/8) 2010 (9/28) 2011 (8/30) 2011 (10/11) 2012 (8/21) 2012 (10/23)

OVC Goalkeeper of the Week Christina Graul Stephanie Lynch

Lyndsay Vance Annie Wickett Erika Wolfer OVC All-Tournament Team Stephanie Murray Maddy Shumaker

Belmont Butler Chattanooga Cincinnati Cleveland State College of Charleston Detroit Detroit Mercy Eastern Illinois Evansville Florida Francis Marion Fresno State Furman Gardner- Webb Indiana State IPFW Jacksonville Jacksonville State Kansas Kennesaw State Kent State Kentucky Longwood Louisville Marshall Maryland Miami (Ohio) Morehead State Murray State Presbyterian Radford Robert Morris Samford San Francisco SIUE Southeast Missouri Stetson

2006 (8/29) 2006 (10/10) 2007 (11/7) 2008 (9/9) 2008 (10/28) 2009 (9/8)/co-winner 2009 (10/20)/co-winner 2010 (9/28) 2010 (9/7) 2011 (9/6)/co-winner 2011 (10/11) 2012 (8/21)

Tennessee Tech Towson Transylvania UT Martin UNC Asheville Valparaiso Western Carolina Western Kentucky Winthrop Wright State

2008 2008

OVC Team Sportsmanship Awards 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010

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Record Books

Individual Records Single Game Goals: 2 Kayla Swearingen (at Jacksonville State, 10/14/07) Janelle Coates (at Jacksonville State, 10/15/10) Nikki Donnelly (vs. Presbyterian, 9/17/10, vs. UT Martin, 9/26/10, vs. College of Charleston, 9/9/12 and vs. Morehead State 9/23/12) Devon Saini (vs. Miami (Ohio), 8/28/11) Assists: 2 Ashley Green (vs. Jacksonville State, 10/14/07) Heather Bruce (vs. Cincinnati, 9/13/09) Lauren Fant (at Jacksonville State, 10/15/10) Brittany Nomady (vs. Presbyterian, 9/17/10)

Kayla Swearingen, one of the most prolific oﬀensive players in EKU history, ranks second all-time in goals (11) and points (23)

Points: 4 Kayla Swearingen (vs. Jacksonville State, 10/14/07) Janelle Coates (at Jacksonville State, 10/15/10) Nikki Donnelly (vs. Presbyterian, 9/17/10, vs. UT Martin, 9/26/10, vs. College of Charleston, 9/9/12 and vs. Morehead State 9/23/12) Devon Saini (vs. Miami (Ohio), 8/28/11)

Career Records Lists Goals 1. Nikki Donnelly (2010-12) 2. Kalya Swearingen (2005-08) 3. Alex Hartwick (2007-09) Lauren Imsande (2006-09) Carly Muller (2007-10) Alex Raich (2007-10) 7. Laura Caldon (2005-08) Lauren Fant (2009-12) 9. Heather Bruce (2008-11) Devon Saini (2011)

Saves: 19 Stephanie Lynch (at Maryland, 8/31/07) *OVC Record Single Season Goals: 7 (Nikki Donnelly, 2012) Assists: 4 (Emily D’Italia, 2012) Points: 16 (Nikki Donnelly, 2012) Shots: 67 (Nikki Donnelly, 2012) Game-Winning Goals: 3 (Heather Bruce, 2008, Laura Caldon, 2008, Lauren Imsande, 2009, and Nikki Donnelly, 2010 and 2012) Minutes Played: 1,880 (Emily D’Italia, 2012) Saves: 142 (Graul, 2005) Goals Against Average: 0.95 (Stephanie Lynch, 2008)

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Assists

Goals: 5 (at Jacksonville State, 10/15/10) Assists: 4 (vs. Presbyterian, 9/17/10) Points: 13 (at Jacksonville State, 10/15/10) Saves: 19 (at Maryland, 8/31/07)

1. Carly Muller (2007-10) 2. Ashley Green (2007-09) Brittany Nomady (2010-12) 4. Lauren Fant (2009-12) Emily D’Italia (2011-12 Nikki Donnelly (2010-12) 7. Heather Bruce (2008-11) Alex Raich (2007-10) Jessica Reed (2008-10) Gabriella Wolf (2007-08) Mikala Ferguson (2012)

Single Season

Points

Wins: 10 (2012) Most Overtime Games: 6 (2012) Most Goals: 22 (2012) Most Assists: 18 (2012) Most Points: 62 (2012) Most Shots: 253 (2012) Most Shutouts: 8 (2008)

1. Nikki Donnelly (2010-11) 2. Kayla Swearingen (2005-08) 3. Carly Muller (2007-10) 4. Alex Raich (2007-10) 5. Lauren Imsande (2006-09)

Team Records Single Game

6 5 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3

34 23 20 17 16

Games Played 1. Deja Tennon (2009-12) 2. Lauren Imsande (2006-09) 3. Alex Raich (2007-10) Stephanie Murray (2008-11) 5. Kayla Swearingen (2005-08)

76 73 72 72 71

Saves 1. Stephanie Lynch (2007-10) 2. Christina Graul (2005-06) 3. Annie Wickett (2011) 4. Erika Wolfer (2012) 5. Emma Werner (2009)

382 274 85 74 19

Shutouts 1. Stephanie Lynch (2007-10) 2. Christina Graul (2006-06) 3. Erika Wolfer (2012) 3. Annie Wickett (2011) 4. Lyndsay Vance (2010-11) Samm Melton (2012)

The 2012 Colonels set program marks for wins (10), goals (22) and assists (18)

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Western Carolina W Catamounts C

Game #1 • Aug 23 • 5 p.m.

Location – A Asheville, h N.C. Conference – Big South Head Coach – Michelle Demko 2012 Record – 5-14 Letterwinners R/L – 14/7 Soccer SID – Mike Gore Oﬃce – 828-251-6923 Email – mgore@unca.edu SID Fax - 828-251-6386 Website- www.uncabulldogs.com

Ohio Bobcats Game #4 • Sept. 1 • 1 p.m.

West Virginia Mountaineers

Game #5• Sept. 6 • 5 p.m.

Location – Cincinnati, Ohio Conference – Atlantic 10 Head Coach – Woody Sherwood 2011 Record – 8-8-3 Letterwinners R/L - TBA Soccer SID – Jason Ashcraft Oﬃce – 513-745-3388 Email – ashcraftj@xavier.edu SID Fax – 513-754-2825 Website: www.goxavier.com

E Evansville Purple Aces P

Game #7 • Sept. 13• 5 p.m.

Location – Morgantown, W.Va. Conference – Big 12 Head Coach – Nikki Izzo-Brown 2012 Record – 11-5-4 Letterwinners- R/L- TBA Soccer SID – TBA Oﬃce – 304-293-2821 Email – TBA SID Fax – TBA Website: www.wvusports.com

A Alabama A&M Pioneers

Game #8• Sept. 20 • 5 p.m.

Location i –E Evansville, Ind. Conference – Missouri Valley Head Coach – Krista McKendree 2012 Record – 5-8-3 Letterwinners R/L – 11/11 Soccer SID – Dustin Hall Oﬃce – 812-488-1152 Email – dh207@evansville.edu SID Fax – TBA Website: www.GoPurpleAces.com

SIUE S Cougars C

Game #9 • Sept. 29 • 2 p.m.

Location i –H Huntsville, Alabama Conference – Southwestern Head Coach – Frank Davies 2012 Record – 5-13-0 Letterwinners R/L – TBA Soccer SID – Oﬃce – Email – SID Fax – Website: www.aamusports.com

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Game #3 • Aug. 30 • 5p.m.

Game #2 • Aug. 25• 3 p.m.

Location – Cullowhee, ll N.C. Conference – Southern Head Coach – Chad Miller 2012 Record – 7-10-2 Letterwinners R/L - 19 Soccer SID – Denise Gideon Oﬃce – 828-227-2336 Email – dgideon@email.wcu.edu SID Fax - 828-227-7688 Website: www.catamountsports.com

Xavier X Musketeers M

Location – Athens, Ohio Conference – MAC Head Coach – Aaron Rodgers 2012 Record – 8-10-1 Letterwinners R/L –14/4 Soccer SID – Brett Compton Oﬃce – 740-593-1299 Email – comptonb@ohio.edu SID Fax – TBA Website: www.ohiobobcats.com

K Kentucky W Wildcats

Indiana Hoosiers Game #6 • Sept. 8 • 2 p.m.

Location – Bloomington, Ind. Conference – Big Ten Head Coach – Amy Berbary 2012 Record – 9-9-1 Letterwinners R/L – 4 Soccer SID – Nathan Wiechers Oﬃce – 812-856-0146 Email – nwiecher@indiana.edu SID Fax – 812-855-9401 Website: www.iuhoosiers.com

JJacksonville State Gamecocks G Game #9• Sept. 27 • 8 p.m.

Location – Jacksonville, k Ala. Conference – Ohio Valley Head Coach – Neil McDonald 2012 Record – 10-8-2 Letterwinners R/L – 7/4 Soccer SID – Tony Schmidt Oﬃce – 256-782-5377 Email – aschmidt@jsu.edu SID Fax – TBA Website: www.jsugamecocksports.com

E Eastern Illinois Panthers P Game #10 • Oct. 4 • 8 p.m.

Location – Ed Edwardsville, Ill. Conference – Ohio Valley Head Coach – Derek Burton 2011 Record – 6-9-1, 4-5 (T-6th) Letterwinners R/L – TBA Soccer SID – Eric Hess Oﬃce – 618-650-3608 Email – ehess@siue.edu SID Fax – 618-650-2296 Website: www.siuecougars.com

Location – Lexington, Ky. Conference – Southeastern Head Coach – Jon Lipsitz 2011 Record – 13-7-1 Letterwinners R/L - TBA Soccer SID – John Hayden Oﬃce – TBA Email – TBA SID Fax – TBA Website: www.ukathletics.com

Game #11 • Oct. 6 • 2 p.m.

Location – Charleston, h l Ill. Conference – Ohio Valley Head Coach – Summer Perala 2011 Record – 5-12-2, 4-5 (T-6th) Letterwinners R/L – 15/6 Soccer SID – Ben Turner Oﬃce – 217-581-7020 Email – bwturner@eiu.edu SID Fax – 217-581-6434 Website: www.eiupanthers.com

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Opponent Directory Southeast Missouri S R Redhawks

U Martin UT SSkyhawks

Game #12 • Oct. 11 • 4 p.m.

Location – Cape Girardeau, Mo. Conference – Ohio Valley Head Coach – Heather Nelson 2011 Record – 12-6-1, 8-1 (1st) Letterwinners R/L – TBA Soccer SID – Brett Maikowski Oﬃce – 573-651-2294 Email – bmmaikowski1s@semo.edu SID Fax –TBA Website: gosoutheast.cstv.com

Austin Peay A LLady Govs

Game #12 • Oct. 13 • 1 p.m.

Location – Martin, Tenn. Conference – Ohio Valley Head Coach – Phil McNamara 2011 Record – 14-7-2, 5-3-1 (T-2nd) Letterwinners R/L – TBA Soccer SID – Ryne Rickman Oﬃce – 731-881-7632 Email – rrickman@utm.edu SID Fax – TBA Website: www.utmsports.com

B Belmont Bruins B

Game #14 • Oct. 20 • 1 p.m.

Location – Clarksville, l k Tenn. Conference – Ohio Valley Head Coach – Kelley Guth 2011 Record – 9-8-1, 3-5-1 (8th) Letterwinners R/L – TBA Soccer SID – Alaric Klinghard Oﬃce – 931-221-7561 Email – klinghard@apsu.edu SID Fax – 931-221-7562 Website: www.apsugovernors.com

Game #15 • Oct. 25 • 4 p.m.

Location – Nashville, h Tenn. Conference – Ohio Valley Head Coach – Heather Henson 2011 Record – 8-8-1 Letterwinners R/L – TBA Soccer SID – Kenisha Rhone Oﬃce – 615-460-5990 Email – kenisha.rhone@belmont.edu SID Fax – 615-460-5584 Website: www.belmontbruins.com

M Murray State R Racers Game #13 • Oct. 18 • 4 p.m.

Location – Murray, Ky. Conference – Ohio Valley Head Coach – Beth Acreman 2011 Record – 7-9-3, 4-3-2 (4th) Letterwinners R/L – TBA Soccer SID – Ryan Haage Oﬃce – 270-809-7051 Email – TBA SID Fax – 270-809-6814 Website: www.goracers.com

Tennessee Tech T Golden Eagles G Game #16 • Oct. 27 • 2 p.m.

Location – Cookeville, k Tenn. Conference – Ohio Valley Head Coach – Daniel Brizard 2011 Record – 5-13-1, 2-7 (10th) Letterwinners R/L – TBA Soccer SID – Kate Nicewicz Oﬃce – 931-372-3293 Email – knicewcz@tntech.edu SID Fax – TBA Website: www.ttusports.com

M Morehead State EEagles Game #17 • Nov. 1 • 6 p.m.

h Location – Morehead, Ky. Conference – Ohio Valley Head Coach – Warren Lipka 2011 Record – 11-8-3, 4-4-1 (5th) Letterwinners R/L – TBA Soccer SID – Nick Feldman Oﬃce – 606-783-2500 Email – nwfeld01@moreheadstate.edu SID Fax – TBA Website: www.msueagles.com

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