21 Jennifer Grant
21 - Jennifer Grant
Height: 5-6
Year: So.
Hometown: Coral Springs, FL
High School: Cardinal Gibbons
Position: CM
Major: Business
Parents: Donald & Susan Grant

Sophomore (2012):

Grant appeared in 14 games off the bench during her sophomore campaign, registering a career-best two goals.  Her two goals came during the Eagles' 9-0 win over the University of the South on September 15th, and Berry College on September 23rd.  She saw action in five of the Eagles' six NCAA Tournament games.  During the NCAA Quarterfinal game against Carnegie Mellon, shooting third in the shootout, Grant converted a pair of penalty kicks, including one in the 13th and final round that allowed Emory to advance to its first NCAA Semifinal in the program's history.  She finished the season with 12 shots, eight of which were on goal. 

Freshman (2011):

Grant played in two games off the bench for Emory during her freshman year.  She scored her first collegiate goal against Agnes Scott College on September 28th.  Grant finished the year with five shots, all of which were on goal.   

Career Statistics:

  GP GS Goals Assists Points
2011 2 0 1 0 2
2012 14 0 2 0 4
Totals 16 0 3 0 6 

For complete career statistics, click here.

Prior to Emory:

Played on the Cardinal Gibbons High School soccer team for four seasons, serving as the squad's captain during her junior and senior seasons... Helped lead her team to the state finals in 2009... Was named her team's Most Valuable Defensive Player and to the all-county first team... Coached by Margo Flack... Also played club soccer for Team Boca, where she was coached by Rocky Orrizzoli and Stu Katz... Served as the club team captain for four seasons... Was also a United States Lacrosse Academic all-American in high school.

Personal:

Born August 8, 1993.

Why she chose Emory:

"I chose Emory for the fantastic academic environment and its great soccer program."