Varsity Roster 2008

Head Coach: Gail Murphy (11th 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 Jr.

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 Jr. 5' 6" Sylvania, Ohio St. Ursula Academy
1 Kerrigan Dopp
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Kerrigan Dopp GK Fr.

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 ... earned 12 varsity letters in soccer, basketball and lacrosse.

 GK Fr. 5' 11" McLean, Va. McLean School of Md.
2 Leah Ellis
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Leah Ellis F/MF Jr.

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 ... is the daughter of Greg and Tora Ellis ... is a member of DCGA, the campus government organization and SAC, the student activities committee.

 F/MF Jr. 5' 5" Hinsdale, Ill. Hinsdale Central
3 Kate Pfeffer
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Kate Pfeffer MF/F So.

Morristown, N.J.
Newark Academy

2008 (Sophomore): Saw action in three matches on the season.

2007 (Freshman): Played in 10 games, scoring her first collegiate goal against Randolph-Macon (Sept. 9).

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the daughter of Frank and Jean Pfeffer ... earned nine varsity letters in soccer, basketball and lacrosse.

 MF/F So. 5' 4" Morristown, N.J. Newark Academy
4 Kate Henderson
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Kate Henderson D/F Jr.

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 ... is the daughter of Mary Henderson.

 D/F Jr. 5' 7" Denver, Colo. George Washington
5 Sarah Ash
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Sarah Ash F/MF Sr.

Cincinnati, Ohio
Sycamore

2008 (Senior):  Was named to the NSCAA/adidas first-team All-America squad for the second consecutive season ... was a second-team ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America selection ... earned first-team All-NCAC honors for the second straight year ... named Ohio Player of the Year, first team All-Ohio and first team Academic All-Ohio ... scored seven goals and posted a team-high eight assists while starting all 21 contests.

2007 (Junior): Named NSCAA/adidas First Team All-American, 2007 Ohio Player of the Year and NCAC Offensive Player of the Year ... scored six goals and had five assists for a team-high 17 points.

2006 (Sophomore): Started 20 of 22 games, recording eight goals and three assists ... named second team All-NCAC.

2005 (Freshman): Scored three goals and handed out five assists en route to a second team All-NCAC honor ... started all 24 games.

Personal: Spanish and Psychology double major ... is the daughter of Reuel and Drake Ash ... member of Psi Chi, the national Psychology honor society ... fellow in the Psychology Department.

 F/MF Sr. 5' 4" Cincinnati, Ohio Sycamore
6 Jesse Leary
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Jesse Leary D/MF Jr.

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 major ... is the daughter of Brian and Julia Leary ... member of Young Life and DSAAC, the Denison Student Athlete Advisory Committee ... rides for the Denison Equestrian Team.

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

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: Communication major ... is the daughter of John Hoskin and Mary Beth Weishaar ... named All-Illinois in 2006 ... member of the Denison Club for Students.

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

Liberty Twp., Ohio
Mount 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 ... member of the National Honor Society at Mt. Notre Dame High School ... sister, Julie, also plays for the Denison soccer team.

 D/F Fr. 5' 6" Liberty Twp., Ohio Mount Notre Dame
9 Laura Kuehn
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Laura Kuehn MF/F Jr.

Upper Arlington, 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 Jr. 5' 8" Upper Arlington, Ohio Upper Arlington
10 Katie Eckenhoff
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Katie Eckenhoff D/MF Jr.

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: Political Science major ... is the daughter of Walt and Jodi Eckenhoff ...  member of Ladies Night Out, the women's acapella group on campus ... rides for the Denison Equestrian Team ... is involved with the Humane Society of Licking County ... sisters Allison and Carrie played collegiate soccer at Colorado and Emory.

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

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 Fr. 5' 8" Mason, Ohio Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy
12 Julie Dean
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Julie Dean F/D Jr.

Liberty Township, 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 ... is the daughter of James and Teri Dean ... was a member of the National Honor Society at Mt. Notre Dame High School ... member of the Newman Association, the campus Catholic organization ... is an assistant director of UPC, the University Programming Council ... sister, Jenny, also plays for the Denison women's soccer team.

 F/D Jr. 5' 3" Liberty Township, Ohio Mt. Notre Dame
13 Jen Clemmer
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Jen Clemmer F/MF So.

Hixson, Tenn.
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 ... 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 ... member of the National Honor Society at The Baylor School ... member of DSAAC, the Denison Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

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

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 Richard and Katrinka Sloan ... involved with Habitat for Humanity in Licking County.

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

Bethesda, Md.
Sidwell Friends School

2008 (Junior): 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: Biology and Psychology double major ... is the daughter of Richard and Katrinka Sloan.

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

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 ... is the daughter of Wayne and Terry Rusch ... high school teammates with Denison sophomore Jen Sloan ... earned 10 varsity letters in soccer, basketball and lacrosse.

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

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: Biochemistry major ... is the daughter of Brian and Katie Coderre ... member of the National Honor Society at Homewood-Flossmor High School.

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

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: Economics and Education double major ... is the daughter of Gregg and Robyn Oshita ... earned nine varsity letters in high school in soccer, track and lacrosse ... involved with DCGA, the campus government association, and UPC, the University Programming Council.

 MF/F So. 5' 4" Cincinnati, Ohio Sycamore
20 Molly Ruano
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Molly Ruano D/F Sr.

South Euclid, Ohio
Brush

2008 (Senior):  Was a first-team All-NCAC selection after anchoring a Big Red defense that recorded nine shutouts and allowed just 18 goals ... also named first team OCSA All-Ohio and first team Academic All-Ohio ... started all 21 games for the Big Red and was a part of four consecutive NCAA Tournament qualifying squads.

2007 (Junior): Started 21 games at defender and was a key part of a defense that held opponents to 16 goals in 22 games ... recorded an assist against Randolph-Macon (Sept. 9).

2006 (Sophomore): Played in 22 games, with 19 starts, in a defense that allowed just 11 goals in 22 games.

2005 (Freshman): Started 13 games on defense and saw action in nine more.

Personal: Athletic Training major ... is the daughter of Mario and Melinda Ruano ... involved with Habitat for Humanity and the Humane Society ... was a member of the National Honor Society at Lyndhurst Brush High School ... member of Mortar Board, the national college senior honorary society.

 D/F Sr. 5' 2" South Euclid, Ohio Brush
22 Tory Danis
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Tory Danis F/MF Fr.

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 ... earned 10 varsity letters in soccer, swimming and track.

 F/MF Fr. 5' 2" Dayton, Ohio Oakwood
25 Haley Gewehr
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Haley Gewehr D/MF So.

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

Sylvania, Ohio
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 ... earned 10 varsity letters in soccer, basketball and softball ... member of the National Honor Society at Central Catholic High School.

 MF/F Fr. 5' 4" Sylvania, Ohio Central Catholic