Competing with Integrity, Discipline, Respect, and Responsibility
PLAYERS
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Head Coach: Jen Grubb
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Assistant Coach: Kirstie King
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MIRANDA LUTZ
MORGAN THOMAS
KAELIN SANDERFORD
CELVY KOFSKY
OLIVIA MASON
SO • GK • 5’8” Mooresville, N.C./ Mooresville
FR • F • 5’0” Garner, N.C./ Garner Magnet
FR • D • 5’3” Clayton, N.C. / Corinth Holders
JR • D • 5’3” Sparta, N.J ./ Pope John XXIII Regional
F • D • 5’2” Apex, N.C. / Apex
10 HUNTER STRAUB SO • D • 5’5”
Cedar Point, N.C. /Croatan
16 ANNAH BISHOP SO • D • 5’6” Raleigh, N.C. / Wake Christian
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SARAH HALSEY
MORGAN TINGEN
KATIE QUINN
SO • M • 5’6” Richmond, Va. / Douglas Freeman
SO • M • 5’4”
Winterville, N.C. / D.H. Conley
JR • D • 5’5” Wake Forest, N.C. /Heritage
17 EMILY HAYNES FR • D • 5’5” Raleigh, N.C. / Panther Creek
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ABBY BLACK
MADISON GLADWELL
FR • D • 5’2” Mooresville, N.C. / Mooresville
SR • M • 5’5” Clayton, N.C. / Corinth Holders
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AMELIE GILLIES
LILLIAN FOX
HANNAH OMAR
JR • M • 5’3” Easton, Conn. / Ethel Walker
SO • M • 5’7” Sanford, N.C. / Apex Friendship
JR • F • 5’6” Durham, N.C. / Northwood
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15 MCKENZIE JACKSON FR • F • 5’5” Rougemont, N.C. /Northern
21 HANNAH ELVINGTON SR • M • 5’2” Apex, N.C. / Middle Creek
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EMMA STONE
MIA SLAUNWHITE
SO • M • 5’6” Martinsburg, W.V. / Hedgesville
FR • M • 5’6” Glen Allen, Va. / Freeman
TEAM STATISTICS (2018) Overall record: 6-8-3
Conf: 2-4-1
Home: 3-3-1
Away: 3-4-2
Neutral: 0-1
## Player gp g a pts sh sh% sog sog% gw pk-att 5 Jessica Wallace 11 8 1 17 37 .216 25 .676 2 0-0 17 Molly Thomas 17 1 1 3 32 .031 20 .625 0 0 - 1 23 Lillian Fox 15 4 1 9 22 .182 15 .682 2 0-0 23 Kirstie King 17 0 0 0 18 .000 12 .667 0 0-0 22 Ansley Bucknam 17 2 1 5 11 .182 8 .727 1 0-0 21 Hannah Elvington 17 1 0 2 11 .091 6 .545 1 0-0 16 Annah Bishop 17 0 0 0 8 .000 4 .500 0 0-0 12 Morgan Tingen 13 1 1 3 7 .143 4 .571 0 0-0 14 Katie Quinn 14 0 2 2 7 .000 4 .571 0 0-0 18 Madison Thompson 17 1 0 2 6 .167 4 .667 0 0-0 4 Katie Carter 13 0 2 2 6 .000 3 .500 0 0-0 11 Sarah Halsey 14 0 0 0 5 .000 2 .400 0 0-0 2 Amelie Gillies 13 1 1 3 3 .333 3 1.000 0 0-0 20 Madison Gladwell 17 0 0 0 3 .000 3 1.000 0 0-0 10 Hunter Straub 13 1 0 2 2 .500 2 1.000 0 0-0 6 Celvy Kofsky 11 1 0 2 2 .500 2 1.000 0 0-0 3 Aleah Pickartz 9 0 0 0 2 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 24 Hannah Omar 4 0 0 0 2 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 8 Summer Clifford 8 0 0 0 1 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 1 Kat Pike 9 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 25 Emma Stone 3 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 0 Miranda Lutz 10 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0 - 0 Total 17 21 10 52 185 .114 118 .638 6 0-1 Opponents 17 31 18 80 259 .120 138 .533 8 3-3 ## Goalie GP Min. GA GAAvg Saves Pct W-L-T Sho 1 Kate Pike 9 754:44 14 1.67 44 .759 3-5-1 0 0 Miranda Lutz 10 851:19 17 1.80 59 .776 3-3-2 3 Total 17 1606:03 31 1.74 107 .775 6-8-3 3 Opponents 17 1606:03 21 1.18 97 .822 8-6-3 7
HONORS AND AWARDS 1X 2X 3X 4X 5X 12X 14X 74
USA South Tournament Champions USA South Player of the Year Honor Association of Division III Independents Coach of the Year Honor Association of Division III Independents Defense Player of the Year Honor USA South Rookie of the Year Honor NCAA Tournament Appearance Association of Division III Independents Rookie of the Year Honor Academic All-District Honor USA South Coach of the Year Honor USA South Regular Season Champions NSCAA All-State Honor NCCSIA All-Region Honor All-Conference Selections
COACHING STAFF JEN GRUBB
Head Soccer Coach University of Tennessee | B.S. in Education
Jen Grubb rejoined the Meredith College soccer staff as head coach in January 2019 after serving as an assistant for two seasons beginning in August 2016. Grubb began her coaching career with the Capital Area Soccer League in 2003. During her three-year tenure with CASL, Grubb’s teams won two state championships, one regional title, and one team advanced as a national semifinalist. In 2008 Grubb returned to her alma mater as assistant coach with the University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers. The Vols collected three Southeastern Conference championships during Grubb’s tenure with the program. Grubb currently serves as a staff coach with Team First Soccer Academy.
THE JEN GRUBB FILE PLAYING EXPERIENCE: • University of Tennessee, 1998-2002 COACHING EXPERIENCE: • Meredith College, Assistant Coach, 2016-17 • Team First Soccer Academy, Staff Coach, 2015-present • University of Tennessee, Assistant Coach, 2005-08 • Capital Area Soccer League (CASL), Coach, 2003-05 AWARDS AND HONORS: • 2002 SEC Conference Championship • All-SEC Team • Academic All-SEC Team
While a student-athlete at Tennessee, Grubb helped the Volunteers to an SEC championship in 2002 and earned All-Conference honors for her efforts. She served as captain two seasons at UT and set three records - single game assist, single season assist, and career games played. Grubb was also named to the Academic All-SEC team. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Education with a concentration in sport management and a minor in business. Prior to her four-year career with the Lady Vols, Grubb completed a decorated varsity career at Hunt High School in Wilson, North Carolina. A four-year All-Conference, All-State, and All-Region honoree, Grubb set two new North Carolina state records in season and career goals scored. Grubb recently moved back to North Carolina and resides in Wake Forest with her family.
KIRSTIE KING
Assistant Soccer Coach Meredith College | B.S. in Exercise and Sports Science
Kirstie King, ’19, joined the athletics staff in June 2019 as the assistant women’s soccer coach. A four-year Meredith College soccer standout and three-year member of the basketball team, King brings a unique personal perspective to her new role as part of Jen Grubb’s coaching staff. King led an all-star defensive squad that earned one USA South Regular Season Championship, an East Division crown, and a share of a second divisional title. She earned three All-East honors and was named to the USA South All-Conference first team as a junior defender. King garnered two All-State honors and was named the team’s Most Valuable Defensive Player three years.
THE KIRSTIE KING FILE PLAYING EXPERIENCE • Meredith College, 2015-18 AWARDS AND HONORS: • 2017 USA South East Division Regular Season co-Champion • 2016 USA South East Division Regular Season Champion • 2015 USA South Regular Season Champion • 2x NCCSIA All-State • 2017 USA South All-Conference, first team • 3x USA South All-East • 3x Team Most Valuable Defensive Player
VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT COACHES: CORI BOYLE, EMILY TURGEON
ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT
MADISON GLADWELL, ’20 Soccer
SR. • M • 5’5” Clayton, N.C. / Corinth Holders Madison Gladwell, ’20, embodies what it means to be a student-athlete. As student chair of the Honors committee, she takes her studies seriously. She is double majoring in psychology and political science with a concentration in pre-law and plans to attend law school after graduation. As a player on both the soccer and basketball teams, she’s equally committed to her athletics. In soccer, Madison received the team’s Avenging Angel Award her sophomore year, and she also earned USA South All-Academic honors. According to Madison, her athletic involvement has contributed significantly to her Meredith experience. “Being a student-athlete has allowed me to become a much more outgoing person,” she said. “My teammates have become lifelong friends who encourage me in everything I do and help me build confidence in myself. My coaches have taught me a sense of accountability for my actions by refusing to accept anything but my best.” Madison is also active on campus as a member of the Bathtub Ring, Meredith’s a capella singing group, and a student tour guide for the Admissions office. “I have always loved to sing – being able to do so in a way that represents one of Meredith’s treasured traditions has meant so much to me,” said Madison. “I love meeting new people and being able to share my love of Meredith with prospective students and their families. Through StrongPoints®, Madison has benefited from learning about her strengths and how to use that knowledge to be more resilient when she encounters challenges. Understanding her strengths has also helped her learn to manage multiple responsibilities, including relying on others instead of always trying to manage everything herself.
“Learning my top five strengths was an incredible experience. The results have helped me to better tackle problems or projects I have encountered in my life since then,” she said. “What makes me strong is being honest with myself and recognizing my own strengths and weaknesses so I can see where I may benefit from the strengths of others.” Madison has been challenged academically at Meredith, particularly through her involvement with the honors program and undergraduate research. She presented her research on “Expanding the Moral Community – Plants and Animals” at both Celebrating Student Achievement Day on campus and at a pop culture conference in Washington, D.C. “I am pushed by all of my professors, coaches, and mentors to take on more responsibility, grow in my leadership skills, and try new experiences,” she said.
“Being a student-athlete has allowed me to become a much more outgoing person.” Early on at Meredith she found a mentor in Brent Pitts, professor of world languages and cultures and former director of the honors program. “As a freshman, Dr. Pitts pushed me to interview for the Honors Committee, and later supported me as I took on the role as Student Chair. He has been a source of unwavering encouragement, belief, and positivity with his guidance.” Now a senior, Madison can reflect on the unique value of attending a women’s college, and the impact it has had on her confidence and personal growth. “You hear about Meredith being a sisterhood, but you have no idea how true that is until you become a part of it. I know that I have classmates, professors, coaches, and teammates who care about me and are there for me whenever I need them.”
ABOUT MEREDITH COLLEGE What Makes Us Strong Chartered in 1891, Meredith College is one of the largest independent private women’s colleges in the U.S. Meredith also offers coeducational graduate programs in business, education, nutrition, and psychology, as well as postbaccalaureate certificates in pre-health, digital communication, and business, a dietetic internship program, and a paralegal program.
Meredith College Quick Facts Location .............................Raleigh, N.C. Founded ................................................... 1891 Enrollment ............................................... 2,000 Nickname............................... Avenging Angels Colors...................... Maroon, Black, and White Affiliation................................NCAA Division III Conference .....USA South Athletic Conference President.............................................. Jo Allen Athletic Director..........................Jackie Myers
Athletic Facilities MEREDITH ATHLETIC FIELD AND TRACK COMPLEX The home to Meredith’s soccer team, the field and track complex includes a lighted competition level track, a FieldTurf artificial playing surface, and a storage facility. Future phases of the project will include a grandstand, hospitality areas, support facilities, restrooms, brick arcade, and locker rooms.
LOWERY FITNESS CENTER Meredith’s athletic teams benefit from a new, 6,800 square feet, stateof-the-art fitness center that allows for a high quality strength and conditioning program. The Lowery Fitness Center holds 39 pieces of equipment, including 11 treadmills, eight bikes, eight elliptical cross trainers, four ascent trainers, two rowers, and six power lifting racks. Student-athletes also have access to free weights, kettlebells, resistance machines, physio balls, bands, and accessory equipment.
Meredith College Athletics Program THE DIVISION III EXPERIENCE Meredith athletics teams participate in Division III of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Division III athletics offers student-athletes the opportunity to become well-rounded individuals who successfully integrate athletics and academics while experiencing all aspects of college life. Student-athletes who compete at this level can receive academic and need-based financial assistance. The athletic department is staffed and funded like any other department of the College.
ACADEMICS Meredith College’s commitment to academics is exemplified by its athletics teams. Each year, the USA South Athletic Conference recognizes its student-athletes’ hard work in the classroom by naming an Academic AllConference team. In 2019, 52 Meredith students were named to the team. The Meredith athletics program further recognizes student-athletes who earn a 3.5 cumulative GPA as members of the Athletics Director’s Club and those who earn a perfect 4.0 GPA with the Vice-President’s Scholar-Athlete Award.
MEDICAL SERVICES The athletic training staff provides excellent care for student-athletes. The athletic training support staff consists of Head Athletic Trainer Rebecca Edwards and Assistant Athletic Trainer Elizabeth Knight. Dr. Doug Martini of Cary Orthopedic serves as the program’s team physician. In addition, Meredith College serves as a clinical site for undergraduate athletic training programs. Services and equipment provided include a whirlpool, hydrocollator, ultrasound, injury ice, and electrical stimulation.
COMMUNITY SERVICE Members from each team are elected to the Student Athlete Advisory Committee that organizes support for each sport and also coordinates community service. Past volunteer work includes Special Olympics of Wake County, Habitat for Humanity, Service Raleigh, and the USA South Athletic Conference’s Cans Across the Conference and Pennies for a Purpose.
MEMBER SCHOOLS Agnes Scott College
Maryville College
Averett University
Meredith College
Berea College
Methodist University
Brevard College
North Carolina Wesleyan College
Covenant College
Pfeiffer University
Greensboro College
Piedmont College
Huntingdon College
Salem College
LaGrange College
Wesleyan College
Mary Baldwin University
William Peace University
STRONG LOCATION Student-athletes benefit from Meredith’s location near downtown Raleigh and the Research Triangle Park.
#1 Best Big City in the Southeast – Money Magazine #2 Easiest City to Find a Job – Forbes Magazine #3 Best City for Young Professionals – Forbes Magazine #4 City in the U.S. for Jobs – Glassdoor.com #7 Best Place to Live – U.S. News and World Report #10 Best Job Market for College Graduates – ZipRecruiter #22 Most Caring City in America – WalletHub
2019 SCHEDULE Aug. 30
Southern Virginia ^
4 p.m.
Aug. 31 Shenandoah ^
2 p.m.
Sep. 4
at Randolph-Macon
4 p.m.
Sep. 7
East. Mennonite
2 p.m.
Sep. 11
at Roanoke
6 p.m.
Sep. 15
Shaw
1 p.m.
Sep. 18
at Ferrum
6 p.m.
Sep. 21
Washington and Lee
1 p.m.
Sep. 25
Guilford
7 p.m.
Oct. 1
Salem *
6 p.m.
Oct. 5
Pfeiffer *
2 p.m.
Oct. 9
at Greensboro *
4 p.m.
Oct. 11
at Averett *
1 p.m.
Oct. 16
N.C. Wesleyan *
6 p.m.
Oct. 19
at Mary Baldwin *
1 p.m.
at William Peace *
7 p.m.
Oct. 26
Oct. 23
Methodist *
6 p.m.
Oct. 30
USA South Tournament begins
* - Conference Game Home Games in bold ^ - Meredith Classic Schedule is subject to change. Visit goavengingangels.com for up-to-date information.
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