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Women's Soccer

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

Courtney Cobb GK Jr.

Sylvania, Ohio
St. Ursula Academy

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: Biology major ... is the daughter of Russell Hurford and Megan Manahan.

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

Kerrigan Dopp GK Fr.

McLean, Va.
McLean School of Md.

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

Leah Ellis F/MF Jr.

Hinsdale, Ill.
Hinsdale Central

2007 (Sophomore): Saw action in two games for the Big Red.

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

Kate Pfeffer MF/F So.

Morristown, N.J.
Newark Academy

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

Kate Henderson D/F Jr.

Denver, Colo.
George Washington

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

Sarah Ash F/MF Sr.

Cincinnati, Ohio
Sycamore

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

Jesse Leary D/MF Jr.

Loveland, Ohio
Kings

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

Maggie Hoskin MF/F So.

Chicago, Ill.
Homewood-Flossmor

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-Flossmor
8 Jenny Dean

Jenny Dean D/F Fr.

Liberty Twp., Ohio
Mount Notre Dame

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

Laura Kuehn MF/F Jr.

Upper Arlington, Ohio
Upper Arlington

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

Katie Eckenhoff D/MF Jr.

Glencoe, Ill.
New Trier

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

Michele Goebel D/MF Fr.

Mason, Ohio
Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy

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

Julie Dean F/D Jr.

Liberty Township, Ohio
Mt. Notre Dame

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

Jen Clemmer F/MF So.

Hixson, Tenn.
Baylor School

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: Undeclared 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

Eliza Miller MF/F So.

Canal Winchester, Ohio
The Wellington School

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

Jen Sloan D/MF So.

Bethesda, Md.
Sidwell Friends School

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: Undeclared major ... is the daughter of Richard and Katrinka Sloan.

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

Anna Rusch MF/F Jr.

Washington, D.C.
Sidwell Friends School

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

Angela Coderre MF/D Fr.

Flossmor, Ill.
Homewood-Flossmor

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-Flossmor
18 Kim Oshita

Kim Oshita MF/F So.

Cincinnati, Ohio
Sycamore

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

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the daughter of Gregg and Robyn Oshita.

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

Molly Ruano D/F Sr.

South Euclid, Ohio
Brush

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

Tory Danis F/MF Fr.

Dayton, Ohio
Oakwood

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

Haley Gewehr D/MF So.

Larchmont, N.Y.
Mamaroneck

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

Lauren Farell MF/F Fr.

Sylvania, Ohio
Central Catholic

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