Brianna Ryce

Career

2015 (Senior):

Staunch defender started all 20 matches and was an integral component to one of the top back lines in the BIG EAST
Never came off the field and led all position players with 1,885 minutes played
Recorded a shot on goal against Xavier.

2014 (Junior):

Played in 10 matches with six starts
Recorded an assist against Central Michigan
Had a shot on goal against Towson
Played all 90 minutes in 2-1 upset of No. 13 Nebraska
Took a leave of absence during the season to play with Trinidad and Tobago in the CONCACAF Women's Championships.

2013 (Sophomore):

Played defender for the first time in her career and made a smooth adjustment
Teamed up with Kylie Nordness, Rachel Pitman and Nina Kodros to form the best back line in the BIG EAST
Ryce & Co. along with goalkeeper Alejandria Godinez gave up the fewest goals in the BIG EAST during the regular season
Helped lead defensive-minded DePaul to the BIG EAST title game and a berth in the NCAA tournament
Played for Trinidad & Tobago's national team and scored a goal in the 2014 CONCACAF U-20 Women's Championship in the Cayman Islands.

2012 (Freshman):

Started in 18 matches for DePaul in the 2012 season, competing in 21 overall
Scored first collegiate and game-winning goal in DePaul's 1-0 win over Cincinnati
Also scored in DePaul's 2-0 win over Saint Louis
Registered an assist against Pittsburgh in DePaul's 4-0 win
Took 17 shots with seven on frame.

High School:

Leading scorer for Holy Spirit Prep while serving as team captain in 2011 and 2012
Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) regional leading scorer in 2011 and 2012
Led Holy Spirit to back-to-back GISA Regional Champion titles and to the statewide semifinals in 2012
Squad also named Trinity Cup Champions from 2010-12
Member of the GISA All-Region Team in 2010, 2011, and 2012 and to the GISA All-State Team in 2011 and 2012
Also competed in varsity track and basketball
Competed on the Atlantha Fire United 94 ECNL Team
Former member of the Trinidad and Tobago U-17 and U-20 National Teams
Competed in the U-17 World Cup in Trinidad.

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