KellyNovak

2016 (Junior): Started her career as a midfielder, but was converted to a wide back in her freshman season … With injuries to the centerbacks this preseason, has now been asked to take on a centerback role after starting the season as the left back, where she replaced Arin Gilliland in 2015 … Has assists vs. South Florida and Louisville this season, both were over-the-top balls played into space … Played the fourth-most minues on the field for UK this season (Soucie, Carter, Miller).

2015 (Sophomore): Replacing All-American Arin Gilliland on the back line … Started eight games as a freshman in 2014, four in midfield and four on the back line … Scored her first-career goal vs. Ohio … Were also her first-career points.

2014 (Freshman): Started her UK career as a midfielder against Washington before moving to the back line as a full-time starter, and is now back to a full-time starter as the attacking centermid … Has started in 14 of UK’s matches as a freshman … Took her first-career shot, and shot on goal at Missouri.

Pre-College: While with Cleveland United, Novak was the 2013 U17 National Championship Most Valuable Player, and was awarded the tournament’s golden boot … Two years prior in 2011, Novak was selected to the 2011 Region II Team. Also with the Cleveland United, Novak was a part of the 2013 National Champions League, crowned Region II Champions in 2012, and MRL Premier League Champions in 2011, 12 and 13 …In her time with Strongsville High School, Novak was on varsity all four seasons, made the Elite Eight all four years, and was a Final Four participant in three of her four seasons. Novak led Strongsville to a state championship in her sophomore season. In her four years, she was All-Conference First Team, Second Team, Conference MVP, First Team All-State, Player of the Year and a four-year letter winner …Novak has a brother, Eric, and parents Al and Kathy. She intends on majoring in exercise science upon her arrival to campus in August.

Novak’s Q&A

What person from history would you like to have lunch with? Abraham Lincoln. I’m a secret history buff.

Who is your favorite athlete that doesn’t play soccer? Roger Federer

What was your favorite TV shows growing up? That’s So Raven

If you could choose a superpower, what would it be? To read minds

What song is currently now playing on your iPod? Leave the Night On by Sam Hunt

Who was your favorite player to watch at this summer’s World Cup? Carli Lloyd

What’s your go-to movie? Pitch Perfect

What is something that really annoys you on an everyday basis? Being late/Other people being late

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? Zoë Swift

What is one food that there is not enough money in the world that you would try? Any kind of bug

What would your teammates be surprised to know about you? I’ve never been out of the country.

What is your most prized possession? My phone! Cliché but I feel lost without it.

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

What is your guilty midnight snack? Anything chocolate

How many pair of shoes do you think you own without looking in your closet? 25

What station is always on your TV? Bravo or E!

Do you have an iPhone or Android? iPhone

Who is the smartest person you know? A friend from home. He’s majoring in neuroscience at Ohio State.

Who is the funniest player on the team? Zoë Swift or Jade Klump