Varsity Roster 2009

Head Coach: Gail Murphy (13th Year)   See biography
Assistant Coach: Tiffany Pins   See biography

No. Name Pos Year Ht. Hometown High School
00 Courtney Cobb
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Courtney Cobb GK Sr.

Sylvania, Ohio
St. Ursula Academy

2008 (Junior): Started all 21 games in goal ... totaled 49 saves, while allowing just 17 goals in 21 games (0.84 GAA) ... career high of eight saves came in a 3-2 double overtime victory over Ohio Wesleyan (Oct. 25).

2007 (Sophomore): Saw action in three games, carrying a 0.67 GAA over 135 minutes of action.

2006 (Freshman): Played in three games without allowing a goal in 47 minutes of action.

Personal: Economics major ... is the daughter of Russell Hurford and Megan Manahan ... member of the National Honor Society at St. Ursula Academy.

GK Sr. 5' 6" Sylvania, Ohio St. Ursula Academy
1 Kerrigan Dopp
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Kerrigan Dopp GK So.

McLean, Va.
McLean School of Md.

2008 (Freshman): Saw action in four games in the goal ... logged one save and carried a 0.81 GAA.

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the daughter of Mark and Carol Dopp ... mother, Carol, played basketball and volleyball at Elmira College.

GK So. 6' 0" McLean, Va. McLean School of Md.
2 Leah Ellis
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Leah Ellis F/MF Sr.

Hinsdale, Ill.
Hinsdale Central

2008 (Junior): Played in one match on the season.

2007 (Sophomore): Saw action in two games for the Big Red ... awarded the "Heart of the Team" award.

2006 (Freshman): Played in two matches for Denison.

Personal: Economics major and sports management minor ... is the daughter of Greg and Tora Ellis ... father, Greg, played football at Denison ... member of DCGA, the campus government organization, and SAC, the student activities committee.

 F/MF Sr. 5' 4" Hinsdale, Ill. Hinsdale Central
3 Korina Velasco
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Korina Velasco MF/F Fr.

Anchorage, Alaska
West Anchorage

Personal: Pre-med and Spanish double major ... is the daughter of Jimmy and Doris Velasco ... member of the National Honor Society at West Anchorage High School.

 MF/F Fr. 5' 2" Anchorage, Alaska West Anchorage
4 Kate Henderson
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Kate Henderson D/F Sr.

Denver, Colo.
George Washington

2008 (Junior): Started all 21 games on a defense that held opponents to 18 goals in 21 games ... scored her first collegiate goal in a 3-1 victory over Kenyon (Oct. 21) ... added two assists on the season.

2007 (Sophomore): Played in thirteen games at midfield for the Big Red, starting one.

2006 (Freshman): Saw action in five matches.

Personal: Environmental Studies and Spanish double major and art history minor ... is the daughter of Mary Henderson.

D/F Sr. 5' 7" Denver, Colo. George Washington
5 Sara Livingston
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Sara Livingston MF/F Fr.

Erie, Pa.
Mercyhurst Prep

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the daughter of Dave and Joan Livingston.

 MF/F Fr. 5' 5" Erie, Pa. Mercyhurst Prep
6 Jesse Leary
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Jesse Leary D/MF Sr.

Loveland, Ohio
Kings

2008 (Junior): Played one match on the year.

2007 (Sophomore): Played in five games for the Big Red.

2006 (Freshman): Saw action in four games.

Personal: Sociology and anthropology double major, and Spanish and educational studies double minor ... is the daughter of Brian and Julia Leary ... sister, Emily, plays soccer for Washington & Lee University ... member of Young Life and DSAAC, the Denison Student Athlete Advisory Committee ... rides for the Denison Equestrian Team ... member of the National Honor Society at Kings High School.

 D/MF Sr. 5' 6" Loveland, Ohio Kings
7 Maggie Hoskin
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Maggie Hoskin MF/F Jr.

Chicago, Ill.
Homewood-Flossmoor

2008 (Sophomore): Scored four goals and added two assists while starting 16 of 21 games at forward ... finished second on the team in game-winning goals (3) ... first collegiate multi-goal game came in a 3-1 victory over Kenyon (Oct. 21).

2007 (Freshman): Played in 22 games, including one start ... scored six goals, the second best on the team ... Her 13 total points were good enough for third best on the team.

Personal: Economics and communication double major ... is the daughter of John Hoskin and Mary Beth Weishaar ... named All-Illinois in 2006.

 MF/F Jr. 5' 7" Chicago, Ill. Homewood-Flossmoor
8 Jenny Dean
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Jenny Dean D/F So.

Hamilton, Ohio
Mt. Notre Dame

2008 (Freshman): Started two games at defender while seeing action in nine matches during her rookie campaign.

Personal: Biology major ... is the daughter of Jim and Teri Dean ... sister, Julie, also plays for the Big Red soccer team ... member of the National Honor Society at Mt. Notre Dame High School.

D/F So. 5' 6" Hamilton, Ohio Mt. Notre Dame
9 Laura Kuehn
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Laura Kuehn MF/F Sr.

Columbus, Ohio
Upper Arlington

2008 (Junior): A key reserve, saw action in 17 games on the year ... tallied three assists on the season.

2007 (Sophomore): Played in 17 games, starting two.

2006 (Freshman): Played in 21 games, started 12 and had a goal and two assists for four points.

Personal: Biology major ... is the daughter of Jeff and Lynn Kuehn ... member of the National Honor Society at Upper Arlington High School ... member of Alpha Epsilon Delta, the Premedical Honor Society.

MF/F Sr. 5' 6" Columbus, Ohio Upper Arlington
10 Katie Eckenhoff
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Katie Eckenhoff D/MF Sr.

Glencoe, Ill.
New Trier

2008 (Junior): Played in five matches on the year while battling injuries.

2007 (Sophomore): Named first team All-NCAC after starting 21 games at defense ... was a key part of a defense that held opponents to 16 goals in 22 games ... scored three goals and had an assist for seven points.

2006 (Freshman): Named second team All-NCAC as a defender ... scored a goal and had three assists ... anchored a defense that, behind goal keeper Liz Gillette, allowed just 11 goals in 22 contests.

Personal: History and black studies double major ... is the daughter of Walt and Jodi Eckenhoff ...  sister, Alison, played soccer at University of Colorado at Boulder ... sister, Carrie, played soccer at Emory University ... rides for the Denison Equestrian Team ... involved with the Humane Society of Licking County.

 D/MF Sr. 5' 9" Glencoe, Ill. New Trier
11 Michele Goebel
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Michele Goebel D/MF So.

Mason, Ohio
Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy

2008 (Freshman): Saw action in two games during her first season in Granville.

Personal: Psychology major ... is the daughter of Charles and Diane Goebel ... member of the National Honor Society at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy.

D/MF So. 5' 8" Mason, Ohio Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy
12 Julie Dean
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Julie Dean F/D Sr.

Hamilton, Ohio
Mt. Notre Dame

2008 (Junior): Named Honorable Mention all-NCAC ... started 14 games at forward ... finished second on the team in assists (6) while adding a pair of goals. 

2007 (Sophomore): Played in 21 games, including nine starts ... scored two goals and dished out two assists for six points.

2006 (Freshman): Saw action in fifteen games with four starts ... recorded her first collegiate point with an assist at Kenyon (Nov. 1).

Personal: Political science major and biology minor ... is the daughter of James and Teri Dean ... sister, Jenny, also plays for the Denison women's soccer team ... vice president of Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society ... member of the Newman Association, the campus Catholic organization ... an assistant director of UPC, the University Programming Council ... member of the National Honor Society at Mt. Notre Dame High School.

 F/D Sr. 5' 3" Hamilton, Ohio Mt. Notre Dame
13 Jen Clemmer
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Jen Clemmer F/MF Jr.

Hixson, Tenn.
The Baylor School

2008 (Sophomore): Played in 19 games, starting 11 at forward ... logged 14 points on four goals and six assists, the fourth highest total on the team ... named NCAC Player of the Week on Oct. 26 after scoring the game-winning goal in double-overtime to go with a pair of assists in a 3-2 win over Ohio Wesleyan.

2007 (Freshman): Started 13 games, scoring five goals and handing out three assists before an injury ended her season ... tied for the team-lead in game-winning goals with three.

Personal: Biology major and psychology minor ... is the daughter of Matt and Nancy Clemmer ... won the 2003 and 2004 Tennessee State Championship and was 2005 runner-up at The Baylor School in Chattanooga ... Tennessee State Track Champion in the 800-meter run at The Baylor School ... member of the National Honor Society at The Baylor School ... member of DSAAC, the Denison Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

 F/MF Jr. 5' 5" Hixson, Tenn. The Baylor School
14 Eliza Miller
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Eliza Miller MF/F Jr.

Canal Winchester, Ohio
The Wellington School

2008 (Sophomore): Saw action in four matches off the bench... "Heart of the Team" Award recipient.

2007 (Freshman): Played 18 games and made six starts ... scored her first collegiate goal against Hiram (Oct. 27).

Personal: Biology major ... is the daughter of Mark and Susan Miller ... involved with Habitat for Humanity in Licking County.

 MF/F Jr. 5' 4" Canal Winchester, Ohio The Wellington School
15 Jenn Sloan
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Jenn Sloan D/MF Jr.

Bethesda, Md.
Sidwell Friends School

2008 (Sophomore): Started 19 games as a defender ... helped lead a defense that held opponents to just 18 goals in 21 games ... tallied her first collegiate point on an assist in a 2-0 victory over Oberlin (Oct. 8).

2007 (Freshman): Saw action in nine games, while starting seven ... was a key part of a defense that held opponents to 16 goals in 22 games.

Personal: Sociology major ... is the daughter of Richard and Katrinka Sloan.

 D/MF Jr. 5' 4" Bethesda, Md. Sidwell Friends School
16 Anna Rusch
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Anna Rusch MF/F Sr.

Washington, D.C.
Sidwell Friends School

2008 (Junior): Named second team all-NCAC ... named OCSA second team Academic All-Ohio ... tied for second on the team in points (22) on 10 goals and two assists ... amassed three goals in a 6-0 victory over Mt. Union (Sept. 10).

2007 (Sophomore): Started 21 of 22 games and recorded team highs of eight goals and 17 points ... named first team All-NCAC.

2006 (Freshman): Started six games and played in 20 as she scored four goals.

Personal: Economics major and sports management minor ... is the daughter of Wayne and Terry Rusch ... high school teammates with Denison Jenn Sloan.

 MF/F Sr. 5' 5" Washington, D.C. Sidwell Friends School
17 Angela Coderre
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Angela Coderre MF/D So.

Flossmor, Ill.
Homewood-Flossmoor

2008 (Freshman): Starting all 21 games at center midfield ... scored two goals on the season, including the game-winner against Centre College in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Personal: Biology major and economics minor ... is the daughter of Brian and Katie Coderre ... father, Brian, played basketball for Illinois Wesleyan University ... mother, Katie, was a cheerleader at Illinois Wesleyan University ... member of the National Honor Society at Homewood-Flossmor High School.

MF/D So. 5' 10" Flossmor, Ill. Homewood-Flossmoor
18 Kim Oshita
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Kim Oshita MF/F Jr.

Cincinnati, Ohio
Sycamore

2008 (Sophomore): Named first team all-NCAC after leading the Big Red in three offensive categories (goals, game winning goals and points) ... named first team All-Ohio and first team Academic All-Ohio ... totaled 13 goals and 27 points on the season ... tallied an impressive four multi-goal games on the season.

2007 (Freshman): Saw action in 19 games and started five ... recorded her first collegiate point with an assist against Randolph-Macon (Sept. 9).

Personal: Education and Sociology/Anthropology double major ... is the daughter of Gregg and Robyn Oshita ... involved with DCGA, the campus government association, and UPC, the University Programming Council ... member of the National Honor Society at Sycamore High School.

 MF/F Jr. 5' 4" Cincinnati, Ohio Sycamore
19 Ilana Leuchtag
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Ilana Leuchtag F/MF Fr.

Houston, Texas
Kinkaid School

Personal: Communication major ... is the daughter of Clyde and Penny Leuchtag ... brother, Josh, is a member of the Big Red men's basketball team.

 F/MF Fr. 5' 6" Houston, Texas Kinkaid School
20 Leeann Kuehn
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Leeann Kuehn D/MF Fr.

Granger, Ind.
Penn

Personal: Biology major and Spanish minor ... is the daughter of Douglas and Lynn Kuehn ... member of the National Honor Society at Penn High School ... sister, Erin, rowed at Indiana University.


 D/MF Fr. 5' 5" Granger, Ind. Penn
21 Clare Meernik
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Clare Meernik MF/F So.

Redford, Mich.
Marian

Personal: Biology major ... is the daughter of Paul and Mary Meernik ... sister, Kaitlyn, runs cross country and track at Aquinas College ... member of the National Honor Society at Marian High School.

 MF/F So. 5' 7" Redford, Mich. Marian
22 Tory Danis
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Tory Danis F/MF So.

Dayton, Ohio
Oakwood

2008 (Freshman): Saw action in 11 games on the season ... tallied her first collegiate points with a goal in a 6-0 win over Mt. Union (Sept. 10).

Personal: Biology major ... is the daughter of John and Allyson Danis ... mother, Allyson, played tennis at DePauw University.

 F/MF So. 5' 2" Dayton, Ohio Oakwood
24 Kate Ludwig
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Kate Ludwig MF/D Fr.

Bay Village, Ohio
Bay Village

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the daughter of Larry and Peggy Ludwig ... brother, Tom, plays soccer at Allegheny College.

 MF/D Fr. 5' 1" Bay Village, Ohio Bay Village
25 Haley Gewehr
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Haley Gewehr D/MF Jr.

Larchmont, N.Y.
Mamaroneck

2008 (Sophomore): Named honorable mention all-NCAC ... started all 21 games as a defender ... helped lead a defense that allowed just 18 goals in 21 games.

2007 (Freshman): Played in 22 games, starting in 12 ... scored her first collegiate goal against Hiram (Oct. 27).

Personal: Communication major ... is the daughter of Brad and Blythe Gewehr.

 D/MF Jr. 5' 7" Larchmont, N.Y. Mamaroneck
28 Lauren Farell
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Lauren Farell MF/F So.

Sylvania, Ohio
Toledo Central Catholic

2008 (Freshman): Played in 19 games, starting in four during her rookie season ... 12 of 22 shots were on goal.

Personal: Athletic training major ... is the daughter of Thomas and Connie Farell ... member of the National Honor Society at Central Catholic High School.

 MF/F So. 5' 3" Sylvania, Ohio Toledo Central Catholic
30 Mary Vitullo
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Mary Vitullo GK Fr.

Columbus, Ohio
St. Francis DeSales

Personal: Biology major ... is the daughter of Frank and Linda Vitullo ... member of the National Honor Society at St. Francis DeSales High School.

 GK Fr. 5' 4" Columbus, Ohio St. Francis DeSales