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2015 Women's Soccer Roster

5 Tara McPherson

  • Position Midfielder
  • Height 5-7
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Stratford, Ontario
  • High School St. Michael's

Biography

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 TARA MCPHERSON'S CAREER STATISTICS
SEASON GP-GS G A PTS SHOTS SH PCT. GW PK-ATT
2012 14-13 0 0 0 4 .000 0 0-0
2013 21-21 0 0 0 5 .000 0 0-0
2014 20-20 0 0 0 17 .000 0 0-0
2015 3-3 0 0 0 3 .000 0 0-0
CAREER 58-57 0 0 0 29 .000 0 0-0
 
CAREER HIGHS
Goals: n/a
Assists: n/a
Points: n/a
MCPHERSON IN THE NEWS
• McPherson Named to All-WNY Team
• Nine Named to MAAC All-Academic Team

2015 • SENIOR YEAR
•Named team co-captain for the 2015 season
•Played and started in three games
•Recorded three shots in an injury shortened season

2014 • JUNIOR YEAR
• Was the lone Golden Griffin to appear and start in all 20 games this season
• Played a crucial part in getting the Griffs to the MAAC Playoffs
• Recorded 17 shots, including nine on goal
• Named to the 2014 MAAC All-Academic Team

 2013 • SOPHOMORE YEAR
• Was one of only two Griffs to start all-21 contests.
• Played both midfield and defense for the Griffs throughout the season.
• Finished the season with five shots.
• Named to the MAAC All-Academic Team
2012 • FRESHMAN YEAR
• Played in 14 games, starting 13 of them.
• Made her collegiate debut against Northern Kentucky (Aug. 17).
• Recorded her first career shot against Northern Kentucky (Aug. 17).
• Finished the year with four shots.
BEFORE CANISIUS
• Played four seasons for coach Mike Basso at St. Michael's Catholic Secondary, earning team MVP each season. 
• In addition, played club soccer for Waterloo United. 
• Named to the honor roll each year, volunteering with multiple organizations at various events. 
• Also competed in basketball and volleyball.
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Dan and Leah McPherson. 
• Her father, Dan, played hockey for the University of New Hampshire. 
• Has two brothers, Grant and Kent, who played hockey at Michigan Tech. 
• Currently majoring in health and wellness.

Statistics

Season:
2015

Season Statistics

Season Statistics

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Career Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 5

    2012Freshman

    Back
    5'7"
    5
  • 5

    2013Sophomore

    Back
    5'7"
    5
  • 5

    2014Junior

    Midfielder
    5'7"
    5
  • 5

    2015Senior

    Midfielder
    5'7"
    5