March 11, 2011

PITTSBURGH - Duquesne University head women's soccer coach Tim Zundel has announced the addition of Claire Wilkinson to the 2011 Roster.

The 5-5 forward from Oakland, Md. comes to Duquesne from Southern Garrett High School where earned back-to-back MVP honors her junior and senior years. Wilkinson led the Rams in scoring and earned First-Team All-Area in 2008, 2009 and 2010. She capped her career by being named the 2010 AMAC Defensive Player of the Year and to the 2010 Cumberland Times News All-Area team.

Wilkinson led her club team - Charleston Elite FC - to the 2010 West Virginia State championship. She also played for the West Virginia Wild Things and led them to the West Virginia State finals from 2007-09.

Wilkinson joins Taylor Cummings, Kahli Hale, Autumn Oakes, Katie Rust and Devon Tabata as the Class of 2011.

2011 DUQUESNE WOMEN'S SOCCER CLASS of 2011:

Taylor Cummings
Defender
Fredericksburg, Va.
Christ Chapel Academy
Richmond Strikers

Coach Zundel on Taylor Cummings: "Taylor is a player we are thrilled about. She has pace, athleticism and is a good defender. She has the potential to add something special to our back line."

Click here for Taylor Cummings' bio sheet

Kahli Hale
Center-Mid
Aurora, Ohio
Aurora
CASA

Coach Zundel on Kahli Hale: "Kahli is very sound technically. She has good vision and is a good passer. We are very excited to add Kahli to a list of talented center midfielder. She fits everything we look in a play maker."

Click here for Kahli Hale's bio sheet

Autumn Oakes
Center-Mid
Cincinnati, Ohio
Loveland
Ohio Elite

Coach Zundel on Autumn Oakes: "Autumn is a good defender with a very good left foot she will help to add balance to our back line."

Click here for Autumn Oakes' bio sheet

Katie Rust
Forward
Cincinnati, Ohio
Ursuline
Ohio Elite

Coach Zundel on Katie Rust: "We are very excited to have a player like Katie. She is a very talented player who understands the game very well. She has a great work ethic and is someone who should have a great future in our program."

Click here for Katie Rust's bio sheet

Devon Tabata
Goalkeeper
Columbus, Ohio
Worthington Kilbourne
Ohio Premier ECNL

Coach Zundel on Devon Tabata: "Devon will be a great asset to our program. She have good technique and is athletic. She has the ability to come into our conference and be a top keeper."

Click here for Devon Tabata's bio sheet

Claire Wilkinson
Forward
Oakland, Md.
Southern Garrett
Charleston Elite FC

Coach Zundel on Claire Wilkinson: "Claire is a talented young player who can strike a ball and has the ability to score some goals ."

Click here for Claire Wilkinson's bio sheet