7 Ashley Kaiser
7 - Ashley Kaiser
Height: 5-2
Year: Sr.
Hometown: Osprey, FL
High School: Pine View School
Position: D
Major: Business
Parents: John & Denise Kaiser

Senior (2012):

Kaiser was the co-captain and a major factor for the Eagles' defense during the 2012 season, and was one of five players to start a school record 24 games during the year.  She helped the team record a .461 goals-against average, the 13th-best mark in Division III, and a 0.583 shutout percentage, the 30th-best mark in the country.  Kaiser and the Eagles' defense also held opponents to 7.1 shots and 3.6 shots on goal per game.  Offensively, she scored her first career goal on penalty kick during a 5-0 win against Agnes Scott College on October 3rd.  She took three shots during the year, all of which were on goal.  Kaiser closed out her career with one goal and one assist for three points, while being a key player on a defense that has consistently ranked among the best in the country during her four years in the team.  She finished her time as an Eagle tied for 12th in school history with 75 games played and tied for 14th with 66 career starts.

Junior (2011):

Serving as a captain for the Eagles, Kaiser was a key member of the Eagles' defense during the 2011 campaign.  The outside back was a part of an Emory group that set a school record with just five goals allowed and a 0.242 goals-against average, the third-lowest mark among Division III squads in 2011.  In addition, the Eagles backline set a new program high-water mark with 16 shutouts during the campaign, and were third in the nation with a 0.8 shutout percentage. Kaiser helped the Emory defense limit opponents to just 6.35 shots per game and 2.6 shots on goal per game during the campaign.  Starting all 19 games she played in during the year, her 1,432 minutes played rank as the 13th most in a single season in the program's history.  Kaiser was recognized for her performance both on the pitch and in the classroom, earning a spot on the Capital One Academic All-District Team. 

Sophomore (2010):

After missing the early part of the season due to injury, Kaiser emerged as a key contributor to an Emory defense that recorded a 0.56 goals-against average, the 23rd-lowest mark among NCAA Division III teams during the year. Opponents averaged just 4.1 shots on goal per game against the Eagles' defense, including 11 games of three shots on goal or less.  Kaiser appeared in 15 games for Emory during the campaign, starting the last 13 in the backfield.  She added her first-career point on an assist on the game-winning goal at Brandeis University on October 17th, and kicked a key penalty kick during the shootout of Emory's tie against Wheaton College (Ill.), helping the Eagles advance to the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals.  Kaiser was named the University Athletic Association's Defensive Player of the Week on November 15th, after helping hold Emory's first two opponents of the NCAA Tournament to a combined eight shots, only four of which were on goal.  She took six shots during the year, two of which were on goal.

Freshman (2009):

Kaiser played in 17 games for the Emory defense during her freshman year, making 10 starts.  She was part of an Eagles' backline which helped the team hold a 168-93 advantage in shots on goal during the season, while recording a 1.14 goals against average.  Kaiser started each of the final six games of the season for Emory. 

Career Statistics:

  GP GS Goals Assists Points
2009 17 10 0 0 0
2010 15 13 0 1 1
2011 19 19 0 0 0
2012 24 24 1 0 2
Totals 75 66 1 1 3

For complete career statistics, click here.

Honors:

2011 NSCAA/CoSIDA Academic All-District

Prior to Emory:

Played on the Pine View School soccer team for four seasons, serving as the team captain during her senior year... Was her team's most valuable player in 2009... Named the squad's academic player of the year in 2007, and the defensive MVP in 2007 and 2008... Coached by Sheldon Chamberlain in high school... Played for the Manatee Magic club team from 2006-2009, where she was coached by David Quintero... Also played volleyball in high school.

Personal:

Born January 1, 1991.

Quote:

"I decided to attend Emory because of its tradition for excellence, both academically and athletically.  The mild climate and close proximity to home strengthened my decision, not to mention the beautiful campus and great opportunities in Atlanta."