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(10/10/19) The best thing ever’: Nicole Kwoczka is grateful for her chance to start in goal

Major: Psychology

As a Junior (Fall 2021): Academic All-Big Ten

As a Sophomore (Spring 2021): Played in four games, making one start before suffering a season-ending injury…posted 12 saves…made three saves at Purdue (2/25)…made a stop vs. Ohio State (3/4)…earned the start in goal against Indiana, making eight saves (3/7).  

As a Freshman (2019): Appeared in two games while starting one...made first career start against Illinois (10/6)…faced 13 shots and made five saves in 79 minutes in 6-2 victory over Illinois (10/6)...faced nine shots and made three saves at Ohio State (10/3).

Before Maryland: Lettered four seasons for Livingston High School…missed senior season due to injury…played club for the New Jersey Clifton Stallions…won a U18 regional championship and NPL championship with the Stallions.

Personal: Parents are Bogdan and Elizabeth Kwoczka…can speak Polish…sports hero is Hope Solo…hobbies include hiking, climbing and taking pictures. 

Why Maryland?: “I decided to study and play soccer at Maryland because this school would give me the best opportunity to excel not only in sports but also academics.”