Loyola University Maryland Athletics

Worth Noting
• Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week (1x: '21)


2021 (Junior): Was a key contributor once again on Loyola’s backline, making 16 appearances for the Greyhounds and earning starts in 14 of those contests … named the Patriot League’s Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 13 after picking up her first-collegiate point at Howard (9/9) … assisted on Ada Clare Tempert’s game-winner in the first half, and made a key defensive save in the closing minutes to secure the shutout in a 2-0 road victory … contributed to a defensive unit which led the Patriot League in goals-against average (1.01) and allowed just six goals during Loyola’s nine regular season conference games … helped the Greyhounds record seven clean sheets on the year, a total which ranked tied for second in the Patriot League … aided a backline which surrendered just two goals over the last six regular season games, with Loyola going 4-0-2 during that span to secure a third-place finish in the Patriot League standings.

Spring 2021 (Sophomore): Made an immediate impact in her first collegiate season, starting all six games at center back and ranking second among field players in minutes played (512) … was one of six Greyhounds to start all six contests, helping Loyola make a return trip to the Patriot League semifinals … contributed to a backline which surrendered just three goals on the year, including clean sheets against Bucknell (3/13), American (4/3) and Lehigh (4/9) … added four shots on the offensive side of the field … played every minute in five of her six appearances.

Before Loyola: Competed with the Washington Spirit Reserves in the CCL Pro 23 League... CCL Pro 23 League Champions... Competed with, and was captain of, the Washington Spirit-Baltimore Armour Development Academy U18/19 team for two years... Played with MD United ECNL and with other Maryland Clubs: SAC, Thunder SC, and Bethesda SC... Former member of Maryland Olympic Development Team... Jefferson Cup Champion... Named to the Super-Y Finals All-Star Tournament Team... Did not play high school soccer due to being homeschooled.

Personal: Is the daughter of James and Suellen Barnes... Has one brother, Mathew... Winner of American Protege Opera Competition... Performed at the CS Music Competition in Boston in 2018... Graduated from high school with a 4.376 cumulative GPA.