Michelle Scandora

Career:

2011 (Senior):

Team captain started in all 18 matches and anchored the midfield
Scored the game-winning goal in a 1-0 victory over Providence
Also scored a goal against Louisville
Had an assist versus Villanova
Fired a season-high five shots at Michigan State and launched four shots against Providence
Had two shots on goal vs. Michigan State, Michigan, Louisville and Providence
Second on the team in shots on goal with 12
Fourth on the Blue Demons in shots with 22
Tied for third in points with five.

2010 (Junior):

Started in all 18 matches that she played
DePaul[apos]s premier midfielder was switched to the back line for part of the season when injuries depleted the corp of defenders, and she did a stellar job
Selected as BIG EAST Conference Defensive Player of the Week
Scored the winning goal on a penalty kick in the Blue Demons[apos] 1-0 victory over Pittsburgh for the program[apos]s first BIG EAST Conference Championship victory
Also scored an unassisted goal against Providence
Took 21 shots with nine on goal.

2009 (Sophomore):

2008 (Freshman):

Earned BIG EAST Academic honors
Led the Blue Demons with three goals and was second on the team with six points
Goal against Miami (Ohio) and the one against Cincinnati came on her only shots of the match
Scored her third goal against Marquette, taking two shots
Attempted 13 shots with six on goal.

High School:

Four-year letterwiner at Wheaton North
Four-time All-Conference honoree, both athletic and academic
Picked up All-Sectional recognition twice
Named to All-State team by both IHSSCA and the Chicago Tribune
Placed third in 2006 State Class AA with 26-1-1 record
Also helped team win three Regional Championships
Totaled 48 goals and 23 assists for career
Played on club soccer, Chicago Fire Juniors
Won 2005 and 2006 U18 Palatine Celtic Cup Championship while receiving U17 Co-Championship trophy for 2005 Best of Midwest competition
Coached by Daryl Shore
Also played volleyball and earned All-Conference honors in basketball.