FIU Athletics

2020 (Sophomore) - Played in five matches for the Panthers, started in four…Second most minutes played for the goalkeepers with 308 total minutes…Maintained a 2-0 record in her first two starts on the season, including helping FIU’s two shutouts against Jacksonville (2/7, 2/14) …Held opponents scoreless in three of the five matches played on the season.
 
2019 (Freshman) – Played in five matches for the Panthers, started in three…Recorded 315 minutes for the season, second most for the goalkeepers… Went the distance in her final three matches…Faced season-highs of 23 shots against and seven saves in the match against Middle Tennessee (10/17)…Tallied 15 total saves for the 2019 campaign.
 
Prep: Three time district champion in consecutive years with her high school team… Two time regional champion in back-to-back years while at Newsome High School.

Academics/ Community Service: Majoring in psychology and criminal justice at FIU… Volunteered with a local organization named Girls with Confidence, running camps and seminars.

Personal: Born in Sarasota, Florida… Hails from Lithia, Florida where she graduated from Newsome High School in 2019… Daughter of Kenneth and Elaine Ward… Has three siblings, Katie, Grace and Zach… Enjoys ceramics and drawing… Hopes to continue studying and pursue a master’s degree.