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Katy Keen - Women's Soccer - University of Kentucky Athletics 17

KatyKeen

  • class Senior
  • Hometown Zionsville, Ind.
  • Previous School Penn State
  • High school Zionsville

2016 (Senior): Scored UK’s first goal of the season at Long Beach … Has a powerful leg and will take most corner kicks … Also is over top of all UK long-range set pieces … Can change the point of attack very quickly with her powerful leg … Had 2015 GWG vs. Louisville in “Battle of the Bluegrass” … Transferred in from Penn State after her freshman season … Assisted on UK’s opening goal vs. Murray off a corner kick … Scored on a PK vs. Alabama.

2015 (Junior): SEC Player of the Week (9/8/15) … Transferred in from Penn State this offseason … Scored her first-career goal vs. Louisville, turning that into the game-winning goal … Recorded first-career assist the next match vs. Ohio U … Overtop off of UK’s long-range set plays and corner kicks … Strikes the cleanest ball on the team … Scored the game-winning goal vs. Alabama … Scored off a free kick from 19 yards out vs. Mizzou.

2014 (Penn State): Appeared in 22 games with four starts … Dished out two assists: one at Duke (9/7) and one vs. Virginia Tech (11/23) … Took 10 shots with one shot on goal … Logged 787 minutes on the season with a season-high 76 minutes at Michigan (10/16).

Pre-College: Competed for Zionsville High and head coach Ramon Aguillon … Led the team in goals and assists in 2013, earning Hoosier Crossroads All-Conference, Indiana Soccer Coaches All-District and Top Team Player laurels … 2013 Zionsville Invitational All-Tournament MVP and Zionsville Lady Eagles MVP … Garnered All-Conference and All-Region accolades in 2011 and was the Adidas Top Flight Freshman in 2010. A part of the Olympic Development Program Region II Team since 2010 and trained with the National Team in 2013 … Earned an invitation to the ECNL id2 regional training camp in 2012 and 2013 … A member of the Eclipse Select soccer club under Head Coach Rory Dames … Helped lead team to the U-15 National Title match, finishing as runner-up in 2013.

Personal: Kaitlyn Rebecca Keen was born in Indianapolis, Ind., on Feb. 6, 1996 … Parents are David and Becky Keen … Has two siblings: Tyler and Alyssa … Undecided on a major.

Keen Q&A

What person from history would you like to have lunch with? Michael Jackson

Who is your favorite athlete that doesn’t play soccer? Kyrie Irving

What was your favorite TV shows growing up? Spongebob, That’s So Raven, Suite Life of Zack and Cody

If you could choose a superpower, what would it be? Super Speed

What song is currently now playing on your iPod? Aint No Us – Niykee Heaton

Who was your favorite player to watch at this summer’s World Cup? Tobin Heath

What’s your go-to movie? Space Jam

What is something that really annoys you on an everyday basis? Traffic or Waiting around

What country would you want to live in if you weren’t an American citizen? Spain

What player on the team is the best follow on Twitter? Jade Klump

What is one food that there is not enough money in the world that you would try? Deer

What would your teammates be surprised to know about you? I love sharks

What is your most prized possession? My dog, Tucker

What is your favorite word to use when talking about people, good or bad? interesting

What is your guilty midnight snack? Eggo Waffles

How many pair of shoes do you think you own without looking in your closet? 40 or so…

What station is always on your TV? Lifetime, E!, or ESPN

Do you have an iPhone or Android? iPhone

Who is the smartest person you know? My friend Mullins, I guess

Who is the funniest player on the team? Jade Klump

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