PERSON: Kennedy Collier

University of Kentucky

Soccer Player

Pre-College: Native of Danville, Ky., and played her club soccer for Central Kentucky Soccer Club under the direction of her father, Danny Collier ... Attended Boyle County High School, and helped lead her team to an Elite Eight appearance in three of her four years ... While playing for CKSC, her club team was crowned Kentucky State Champions in 2008 and 2010, while finishing runners-up in 2011 ... Academic all-state all four years of high school, as well as part of the 2010 Youth Salute and Environmental Club ... All-region, all-district, and all-state in 2011, which served as her senior season.

2012 (Freshman): Registered 13 shots in 11 appearances ... Saw first SEC action playing in Knoxville in 1-0 win over Tennessee ... Took three shots at Tennessee ... Played a career-high 55 minutes in win over Auburn ... Scored first career goal and point vs. Vanderbilt from distance ... Played in SEC Tournament game vs. Missouri ... Attempted two shots in NCAA First Round match against UT-Martin, with one on goal.

2013 (Sophomore):Played eight minutes in UK’s 7-0 win over Eastern Kentucky ... Played eight minutes off the bench against Arkansas ... Played 16 minutes against Georgia ... Played 14minutes in both weekend matches against Miss. St., and Vanderbilt ... Played season high44 minutes vs. Ole Miss at left back.

— ukathletics.com