Shae Yocum

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CAREER HONORS

SENIOR (2024)

JUNIOR (2023)

Named to the All-CAA second team
Started all 17 games and played 1479 of a possible 1530 minutes
Was on the field for all 90 minutes in all but three contests
Led a defense that conceded only 25 goals and posted three shutouts
Selected CAA Defensive Player of the Week on 9/25 after the Cougar back line helped post shutouts vs. Hofstra and Campbell

SOPHOMORE (2022)

Named to the All-CAA third team
Played and started all 18 games as an anchor of the defense
Ranked second on the team with 1420 minutes, just seven shy of first
Went the 90-minute distance 12 times including eight in CAA play
Made defensive save in front of an empty goal in the 54th minute to preserve a win over Delaware

FRESHMAN (2021)

Moved into a starting role in backfield at beginning of her first collegiate season
Started 17 times while playing in all 18 contests
Played a season-high 98 minutes in a win over eventual CAA champion UNCW
Was on the field the entire time in six matches
Took two shots including one on goal vs. Appalachian State

HIGH SCHOOL & CLUB

Graduated from Point Pleasant High School in Point Pleasant, N.J.
Received the school's Christie Pearce Sportsmanship Award and the Most Athletic Award in 2021
Played her senior season at Point Pleasant and was named team MVP
Chosen to the All-Ocean County team and was honorable mention for player of the year
Named Natomined Player of the Week four times
Scored 12 goals and had six assists while helping lead team to state semifinals
Spent her first three high school years playing for Girls DA team and was captain each season
Team won State Cup her first season
Competed in gymnastics and was state champion in the all-around, floor and bars

PERSONAL

Born on May 22, 2003 in Neptune, N.J.
Daughter of Drew and Wendi Yocum
Has done volunteer work for Kevin Kids, Best Day Foundation and Southern Tails for Precious Paws