14 Julia Sanders
14 - Julia Sanders
Height: 5-3
Year: Jr.
Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT
High School: Skyline
Position: D
Major: Neuroscience & Behavioral Biology
Parents: Steve & Jill Sanders

Senior (2007):

Sanders played in 14 games during her senior season, making one start during the campaign.  On September 16th, she helped the Eagles to a 9-0 win over the University of the South (Tenn.) by scoring a goal and assisting on another.  Sanders finishes her Emory career with two goals and four assists for eight points, over the course of 62 games and 28 starts. 

Junior (2006):

Sanders was a key role player for the Emory defense, coming off the bench in 13 of the 14 games she played in for the Eagles.  She helped to solidify a defense that recorded a 0.98 goals against average and nine shutouts during the season.  The junior contributed offensively as well, recording a goal and two assists for four points during the season.  She scored a goal and an assist in the Eagles' 12-0 win over Mary Baldwin College (Va.).  She registered 15 shots during the season, eight of which were on goal.

Sophomore (2005):

One of three players to start every game, sophomore Julia Sanders played all 18 games on the left wing of an Emory defense that did not give up a lead all season. In all 11 games in which the Eagles took the first lead, the defense held opponents scoreless. The defense earned 13 shutouts this season, third most in Emory history, with five of those shutouts lasting into overtime. The defense kept the Eagles in close games throughout the season winning seven of eight games decided by one goal and posting a 4-0-2 record in overtime. Sanders had one assist this season, assisting on the game winner against Case Western Reserve University (Ohio).

Freshman (2004):

Freshman Julia Sanders split time between the midfield and defense. She started eight games for the Eagles and appeared in 16 total.

Career Statistics:

  GP GS Goals Assists Points
2004 16 8 0 0 0
2005 18 18 0 1 1
2006 14 1 1 2 4
2007 14 1 1 1 3
Totals 62 28 2 4 8

Quote:

"I came to Emory to participate in a competitive athletic and academic environment, and I haven't been disappointed - this team consistently strives to excel both on and off the field."