- "I chose Virginia Wesleyan because of the amazing location near the beach, Coach (Christine) Restivo, how well I fit in with the team, and how the campus felt like home to me."
- Selected Virginia Wesleyan over Limestone College, Rhodes College, Lynchburg College, Christopher Newport University, Bethany College, New England College, Hood College, and Goucher College.
Career Highs
Goals: 1 - (3x, most recent, Bridgewater - 10/21/15)
Assists: 1 – (Sweet Briar – 10/27/14)
Points: 2 - (3x, most recent, Bridgewater - 10/21/15)
2016-17 ODAC All-Academic Team
Sophomore (2015): Posted a breakout season as a sophomore, starting in all 20 games… Scored three goals on the year, including the game-winning tally against Ferrum College on October 10… Also scored a goal the following day against Wells… Posted the Marlins only score in a 4-1 loss to Bridgewater College on October 21.
Freshman (2014): Appeared in all 17 games for the Marlins as a rookie, making one start… Contributed an assist on October 27 in a win over Sweet Briar College… Attempted a shot in the season opener against Ferrum College on August 29.
Academic Accomplishments: Presidential Scholarship recipient
Before VWU: Academic athlete all four years... Conference champion all four years at Gloucester... Regional champion as a senior... State runner-up senior year... Honor roll... Member of the Key Club.
Personal: Daughter of Sue and Tim Stroup… Has one sister, Katelyn.
Get to Know Missy
- Enjoys going to the beach, the gym, and shopping
- A fan of Jeff Skinner from the Carolina Hurricanes
- Favorites include the movie "If I Stay" and TV show "Fixer Upper"
- Self-description in 10 words or less: "a strong-willed, determined, and motivated girl"
- My favorite aspect of being an athlete is: "The feeling of belonging to a team full of players who are just as determined to win as I am."
- If I could spend a day with one famous person it would be: "I would love to spend a day with Alex Ovechkin because he spends so much of his off-time helping the community and even other parts of the world. His caring personality is inspirational and I just want to see what his life is like."
- People might be surprised to know: "I do not like seafood AT ALL."
- It's the year 2030 and: "I'm living on my own with a caring family, the most amazing job, and traveling with the money I've earned."
