Dec. 12, 2008

MILWAUKEE - Senior defender Katie Kelly picked up another post-season honor as she was named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America All-Great Lakes Region Third Team. The award marks the second such honor of her career. Kelly was named to the Great Lakes Region Third Team following the 2007.

"Congrats to Katie on a fantastic season and career," said head coach Markus Roeders. "Being named among the top players in our region is a tribute to her outstanding play this year, but also over the past four years. She has helped our program reach new heights during her time. We are proud of her and wish her much success in her future soccer career. I am confident she is physically and mentally prepared to play at the next level."

Kelly made her mark in the Golden Eagles' record book as she finished her career tied for the most career starts with 89, and tied for second on the all-time assists list with 25. Marquette complied an overall record of 54-22-13 (27-11-6 BIG EAST) with Kelly in the lineup, made three trips to the NCAA Tournament and three appearances in the BIG EAST Tournament Semifinals.

In 2008, Kelly was a key component of Marquette's stifling backline that has registered nine shutouts, five against BIG EAST foes, and allowed more than one goal in a game just three times in the regular season. For her efforts Kelly was named second team All-BIG EAST and to the league's all-tournament team following the Golden Eagles' appearance in the BIG EAST Tournament Semifinals.

For her career, Kelly has been named All-BIG EAST three times, claiming rookie team honors in 2005, third team honors in 2007 and second team honors in 2008.

Kelly just returned from an eight-day tryout for a German Bundesliga Team (the top league in Germany), TSV Crailsheim.