Amherst College Athletics

• "I made VWC my top choice because the atmosphere was a big factor for me. When stepping onto the campus I immediately felt at home and I knew I was stepping into my new home.  The soccer coaches were another big factor in my decision making. I always want a coach who is constantly involved and has such passion for the game it just radiates off them.  I want to work my hardest for a caoch who is dedicated to success. I just had such a positive vibe from them all, which makes me extremely excited for our season."
• Selected Virginia Wesleyan over St. Leo University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Boston University, the University of Maryland, and the University of Pittsburgh

VWC Career Statistics

Season Highlights

2012

• Recorded two saves in a 5-0 win over Rutgers University-Newark and one save in a 10-0 win over Eastern Mennonite Univeristy and one save in an 8-0 win against Emory & Henry College

Collegiate Accomplishments

• TBA

Prep Accolades

• Helped Freedom Area to a 6-8-1 record as a senior
• Team captain as a senior
• Posted saves percentages of 78% as a rookie, 67% as a sophomore, 89% as a junior, and 73% as a senior
• Two-time Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League All-Section goalie, including first team as a senior
• Athlete of the Month twice in Beaver County
• Played extensively for club teams: U12 and U13 Rebels, who both won the PAwest Futsal State Cup; U12 Pittsburgh Strikers, who won the US Club Soccer Region B championship and placed as runner-up in the national tournament; U13 Pittsburgh Strikers, who won the West Penn State Cup; 2009 Beadling Soccer Club United, who won the PAWest State Cup G15 Flight; and the Beadling SC 94/95, who placed third in the Region 1 2010 national championship tournament
• Graduated with high honors

Personal

• Daughter of Gia and John McGurgan; dad attended the University of Maryland and the Pittsburgh Technical Institute
• Born in Pittsburgh
• Has one sister, Madison
• Enjoys anything but country music and loves spending vacation time in Ireland
• Favorites include the Harry Potter book series, the movie "Dude, Where's My Car?," and the TV series "That 70's Show"
• A fan of U.S. soccer team goalie Hope Solo, pro hockey's Pittsburgh Penguins, and actor Matthew McConaughey
• Self-description in 10 words or less: "fun, hardworking, outgoing"
• My favorite aspect of being an athlete is: "knowing that all the time I put on the practice field has turned into success during a match."
• The part of my game I've improved the most is: "my soccer IQ, my knowledge of the game."
• My personal athletic goal at VWC is: "to make a change, to show that a young freshman can make a difference."
• If I could spend one day with a famous person from any time period it would be:  "Bruce Springsteen.  He is a musical icon and genius. I have always been influenced by Bruce and his music. He is one of my favorite musicians."
• If I could participate in a reality show it would be: "Fear Factor. I am very daring and outgoing so I feel I would enjoy doing some adrenaline rush activities."
• If I could possess one superpower it would be: "flying, it just seems fun."
• It's the year 2025 and: "I am traveling the world with my handsome fiance."
• People might be surprised to know: "I am a good poker player."
• The most important advice I've received is: "to make the most out of your life you must live it to the fullest. Nothing is ever given to you. You've got to go out and take what you want." -- Parents