Maggie Pugliese Class: Senior Hometown: Bay Village, Ohio High School: Bay Village Height: 5-8 Position: D

Coach Falor's Comments
"For us, Maggie is best defined as versatile, dynamic wing defender on our back line. She brings spontaneity to the game, is fast, aggressive, and chooses to lead by example. She gives us the ability to take some defensive risks in the middle third because of her speed and ability to recover. She's good in the air and gets forward well in the attack during transition. Most importantly, she excels in creating a positive, success oriented team attitude."

2007 - Junior Season
A key member of the defense, starting in 12 of the 14 matches she took to the field...tallied one shot on goal in the win over IPFW (9/4)...started in the Horizon League Championship win versus Youngstown (10/30)...earned third letter.

2006 - Sophomore Season
Returned from knee surgery that sidelined her for the entire 2005 season to play in all 20 matches as a defender, starting 15 times. . . saw limited action as a forward as well, registering seven shots (five on goal). . . had three shots at Butler (10/1/06). . . earned second letter.

2005 - Redshirt Season
Redshirted her sophomore campaign after suffering an ACL injury.

2004 - Freshman Season
One of the most versatile players on the team, starting 18 of the 19 matches she played in. . . sat out the match at Marshall with a mild concussion and came off the bench versus Green Bay (10/29/04). . . played primarily on defense but was also used on occasion at forward. . . recorded four shots during the year, including shots on goal against IUPUI (9/12/04), Youngstown State (10/17/04) and Loyola (10/31/04). . . earned first letter.

High School
Team captain and all-city choice as a senior at Bay Village High School. . . was a key player on teams that won state titles as both a junior and senior. . . was a first team all-city honoree by the Sun News and an third honorable mention pick by the Plain Dealer. . . junior and senior and claimed four district titles. . . four-year starter on defense. . . lettered twice in track.

Personal
Born Jan. 19, 1986 in Pittsburgh, Pa. . . .daughter of Nicholas and Julie Pugliese. . . has four sisters, Genevieve, Jacqueline, Pans and Giuliana. . . was a member of the spirit club and treble choir in high school. . . communications major.