WOMEN'S SOCCER SIGNING DAY 2002

Nicky Darling

5-5, Midfield

Coralville, Iowa (Iowa City West)

ODP Level: Canadian U-19 National Team Pool, Region II Team

High School/Club Achievements: Voted first-team Mississippi Valley Conference and was the team's leading scorer as she lead Iowa City West to a conference championship and a second place finish in the state tournament as a sophomore...Opted out of her junior and senior high school seasons to play for the Iowa United U-17 and the Iowa Soccer Club Invasion U-18 teams...Also a member of the Canadian U-19 National Team Pool...A member of the Region II ODP team...Won state championship with Iowa United in 2000 and with Iowa Soccer Club Invasion in 2001...Member of ODP Iowa State Team for nine years and was the 1999 region champions and winner of the 2000 U-19 Norway Cup...A member of the Region II 1984 team for 2000-01 and 2001-02...Also a member of her high school's track team.

Personal: Nicole Marie Darling was born June 8, 1984 in London, Ontario, Canada...Daughter of Warren and Patricia Darling...Undecided on a field of study.

Coach Brian Lee on Nicky: "Nicky is a multi-faceted player who could fit in at any number of postions for us. We expect her to make an immediate impact in our defense, midfield, or possibly up top. She has spent a lot of time at the back with Region II and the Canadian U-19's, but may well play more of an attacking role with us next fall."

Christy Dupin

5-7, Goalkeeper

La Grange, Kentucky (Oldham County)

High School/Club: Three-year starter for Oldham County High School where she is all-time shutout leader with 28...Finished career ranked eighth in career shutouts in Kentucky...Second team all-state selection as a junior...Region runners-up for four straight years...Team captain her senior season...Selected as an academic All-American in 2000 and 2001...Plays club soccer for the JYSA United International '83 Girls...A member of the Kentucky Fillies of the W-League...Class vice-president and three-year member of the Beta Club.

Personal: Christina M. Dupin was born December 14, 1983 in Louisville, Kentucky...Daughter of Robert and Julie Dupin...Undecided on a field of study.

Coach Brain Lee on Chrisy: "Christy joins us from the same area that produced graduating four year starter Melissa Barnes. Her coaches feel she is at the same level and has a higher ceiling because of her natural athleticism. If everyone stays healthy, we should have the best goalkeeping corp in the history of our program."

Julie Einstein

5-5, Midfielder

Greenville, South Carolina (Travelers Rest)

High School/Club: Three-year starter at center midfield for Travelers Rest... Three-time all-conference selection...Led team in assists her three years on the team...Voted team captain and best offensive player her junior season...Voted team MVP her freshman year...Five-year starter for a St. Giles United Storm team that has won five state championships...1998 Region III semifinalists... Memeber of the 95/96 South Carolina ODP team...Senior class president...National Honor Society member...Member of school newspaper staff.

Personal: Julie Lauren Einstein was born January 5, 1984 in Greenville, South Carolina...Daughter of Gilles and Patty Einstein...Undecided on a field of study.

Coach Brian Lee on Julie: "We are looking forwrd to Julie joining us next fall. It is important for us to continue to attract the best local and state talent to Furman and we feel Julie will have a great four years with our program and in the Furman community."

Andie Hinshaw

5-10, Goalkeeper

Raleigh, North Carolina (Broughton )

ODP Level: Region III Team, Former member of National Pool

High School/Club: Anchored a Broughton team that won state championships in her freshman, sophomore, and junior seasons...Was MVP of the state championship and an all-state selection in both her junior and sophomore seasons...Allowed only one goal in conference play in 2001...Team ranked No. 1 in the nation after 2001 season...Played club soccer for the CASL Spartans leading them to the North Carolina State Cup finals in three straight years...A member of North Carolina State Team for five years...A member of the Region III Team for four years...Former member of the National Team pool...Selected a US ODP Academic All-American in 2000...Also played varsity basketball in high school...A member of the National Honor Society and National Spanish Honor Society.

Personal: Andrea Leigh Hinshaw was born November 9, 1983 in Raleigh, North Carolina...Daughter of Greg and Cindy Hinshaw...Undecided on a field of study.

Coach Brian Lee on Andie: "Goalkeeper was and is our top recruiting priority and we rated Andie as the top goalkeeper prospect in the country. 'Big players make big plays in big games' is a popular phrase around sports teams today and that is what we felt separates Andie from some of the other top keepers in the region and country. She is a powerful physical presence and we are very excited about her joining the program."

Katharine Kelley

5-3, Defender

Raleigh, North Carolina (Broughton)

High School/Club: All-state and all-conference performer at Broughton as she led team to 2001 state championship...Voted Hale High School's most outstanding female athlete in 2000...Voted conference player of the year twice...Plays club soccer for the Spartans...Won four state cups...Voted most valuable player of the varsity basketball team as a freshman...A member of the National Honor Society and Who's Who Among American High School Students.

Personal: Katharine Kelley was born August 8, 1984...Daughter of John and Barbara Kelley...Undecided on a field of study.

Coach Brian Lee on Katharine: "Due to not playing ODP, I think Kat is the sleeper recruit of the south. Combines leadership skills and composure with the ability to attack form the back. Should step in and compete to play a key role immediately."

Tara Marker

5-8, Forward/Defender

South Kaufman, Texas (Deer Park)

ODP Level: Region III Team, Former member of National Pool

Club: Choose not to play high school soccer, but instead to play for the Texas Wave...Led team to a second place finish in the state her senior year and a third place finish her juior year...A former member of the ODP National Pool...A member of the Region III ODP Team...Attended the Adidas ESP showcase as a senior...A member of the Texas State Team for five years and a member of the 1999 National Pool...A member of Mu Alpha Theta and the National Spanish Honor Society...Will graduate high school a year early.

Personal: Tara Leigh Marker was born July 29, 1985...Daughter of Armonde and Ted Marker...Intends to study international business.

Coach Brian Lee on Tara: "Since ESP late last summer Tara has been a top recruiting target for us. She will add a needed physical presensce to our team. We are excited about the possibility of her as a playmaking center back, but also think she may fit in up front. Has great maturity for an early graduate and we think she will excel in the college environment."

Andrea Morrison

5-6, Defender

Kernersville, North Carolina (East Forsyth)

ODP Level: Region III Team

High School/Club: An all-state, all-region, and all-conference selection as a junior...Voted the team's MVP as she led East Forsyth in goals and assists...Selected to the NSCAA/US Youth Soccer Academic All America Team as a senior...All-conference and all-region selections her sophomore and freshman seasons as she was voted the team's best offensive player both years...Helped lead CASL Spartan Elite to the state cup semifinals in 2001...WAGS champions in 2001 with Spartan Elite and in 2000 with Greensboro Twisters...A member of the North Carolina State Team and the Region III team for four years...Attended the Adidas ESP showcase...Three year state qualifier in high jump, triple jump, long jump and 4x4 relay...Also played volleyball...National Honor Society treasurer and VP of Interact Club.

Personal: Andrea Lynn Morrison was born March 21, 1984...Daughter of Ron and Gina Morrison...Intends to study pre-med.

Coach Brian Lee on Andrea: "'Dre adds the kind of athleticism that will allow us to compete with and beat top 10 teams. We feel she is on the cusp and has the opportunity to develop into one of the very best players in the country. The prototype for the attacking outside back we feel can ignite our attack."

Erin Sanders

5-4, Midfielder

Charlotte, North Carolina (Providence)

ODP Level: Region III Pool

High School/Club: An all-state, all-region, and all-conference performer as a junior as she led Providence Senior High to the AAAA State Championshp match and a final national ranking of sixth by the NSCAA...A Coca-Cola scholar athlete her freshman and sophomore years...Plays for the Charlotte Soccer Club that won the 2000 and 2001 state championships...A Region III semifinalist in 2001 with a final ranking of 15th in the nation...A member of the 2001 Region III Pool and a North Carolina State Team member for four years...Attended the Adidas ESP Camp in 2001...a member of the National Honor Society and a Junior Marshall.

Personal: Erin Michelle Sanders was born July 10, 1984...Daughter of Ian and Barbara Sanders...Currently undecided on a field of study.

Coach Brian Lee on Erin: "Absolutely my kind of player. Combines great defensive toughness with a crafty attacking game full of quick combination play. Great at getting out of tight spaces. We expect her to be in the mix in the middle of midfield, but like many of her incoming classmates, we feel she can be comfortable anywhere on the field."

Stacy Simpson

5-5, Defender

Columbia, South Carolina (Richland Northeast)

ODP Level: Region III Pool

High School/Club: 4A Player-of-the-Year her junior season as she led RNE to a 23-4-1 record and the state championship...Named Gatorade South Carolina Player-of-the-Year in her senior season...Selected to all-state team her sophomore and junior seasons and voted her teams Best Overall Player both years...A three time all-area and all-region selection...Member of the Region III Pool...Helped her GFC U-18 club team to a third place finish at nationals after claiming both state and region championships...A member of the South Carolina ODP State Team for six years...A member of the National Honor Society and the Latin Club Vice President.

Personal: Stacy Lynn Simpson was born May 20, 1984 in Dallas, Texas...Daughter of Ronald and Robin Simpson...Father played basketball and golf at King college...Intends to study biology.

Coach Brian Lee on Stacy: "Stacy is the consensus top senior in South Carolina. She is a hard nosed, determined player who will add toughness to our back line. South Carolina is fast improving as a soccer state and it is a priority for us to continue to bring the top Palmetto state players to Furman."

Transfer:

Ashley Murray

5-6, Midfielder

Charlotte, North Carolina (Charlotte Christan)

High School/Club: Graduated as Charlotte Christians all-time leader in career goals and assists...Led team to state championship as a senior while garnering all-state honors...Was an all-conference and all-region performer for four seasons...Won two state championships with the Charlotte Soccer Club...Also a four-time all-state cross country runner...A member of the National Honor Society and the Headmaster's List.

Personal: Ashley Donielle Murray was born February 7, 1982...Daughter of Billy and Pam Murray...Art major.

Coach Brian Lee on Ashley: "We are very excited to have Ashley join our program. It did not take long to see whyshe did well at Texas A & M as a freshman. Ashley is everything you look for in a collegiate student-athlete. She combines speed and technical ability with an unmatched work ethic. I am very excited for her to play with us this spring and I am confident she will have a major impact on our fall season."