Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU:  Returning 3-year starter....Appeared in 68 career matches making 65 starts....Logged 5,549 career minutes....Recorded 5 goals, 7 assists, and 81 shots....Conference Carolinas All-Conference Team (second-team) 2024....Conference Carolinas Fall Academic All-Conference Team 2023, 2024....Started all 19 matches in 2024....Third on the team with 3 goals and 8 points....Shared the team lead among field players with 1,589 minutes played....GWG vs UNC Pembroke (11-15-24)....Started all 18 matches in 2023....Third on the team in minutes played (1550)....Was second on team with three assists....Scored tying goal in 2-2 match with UNC Pembroke (10-7-23)....Registered 16 shots (with 8 on goal)....Appeared in 14 matches and made 12 starts in 2022....Recorded 1 assist while logging 999 minutes (6th most on team)....Tied for third on the team in shots (14), with 8 on frame....Played in all 17 matches in 2021 and made 16 starts....Sixth on the team in minutes played....Scored vs UNC Pembroke (10-13-21) and recorded assist at Mount Olive (10-19-21)....Productive first season....Posted 22 shots with 11 being on target....Truly excited to add JG to our program....Possesses grit and a great work ethic along with her ability to handle the midfield....Will add to our attack in the center of the field....Chi Alpha Sigma national college athlete honor society....Participant in the Model UN....Member of the Green Club....Division II ADA Academic Achievement Award 2024....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2021 (fall), 2022 (spring, fall), 2023 (spring, fall), 2024 (spring, fall), 2025 (spring).... Student-Athlete Advisory Committee 2022-23 (Vice-President), 2024-25 (Vice-President)....Conference Carolinas Presidential Honor Roll 2022 (fall), 2023 (spring, fall), 2024 (spring), 2025 (spring).

PERSONAL:

• Born in Boise, ID
• Graduate of Legion Collegiate Academy, where she played for coach Mary Rae
• 2020 team captain
• Led her squad in goals and assists for 2020
• Recognized as scoring the first goal in the young program’s history
• 3-time Team MVP as a prep player
• All-A Honor Roll student
• Previously attended Comenius High School
• Played club soccer with the Charlotte Independence Soccer Club
• Nickname is JG

PERSONAL FAVORITES:

• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up:  Doctor
• How you got your nickname:  It’s easier to say than my full name
• Favorite Fictional Character:  Harley Quinn
• Favorite Athlete:  Tobin Heath
• Favorite Sports Team:  Gotham FC
• Favorite Food:  Asian and Mediterranean 
• Favorite Vacation Spot:  The beach
• Favorite Musical Artist:  Currently Chappell Roan
• Favorite Things About FMU:  The small class sizes, beautiful campus, and the opportunities professors give students
• Favorite Off-Field Activities:  Walks with my dog and hanging out with friends
• Goals for Upcoming Season:  GET A RING
• Why you first chose your sport:  My older brothers played
• Biggest mental challenge in your sport:  Heading the ball