University of Minnesota Athletics
2016 Soccer Roster
Jersey Number 18
Ashley Pafko
- Class:
- Senior
- High School:
- Blaine HS
- Hometown:
- Blaine, Minn.
2016 | SENIOR SEASON
Made four appearances during the season.
2015 | JUNIOR YEAR
Earned a goal unassisted in Minnesota’s win vs. Omaha • assisted Burnett's game-winning goal against Stephen F. Austin • played in the W-League with the Dayton Dutch Lions.
2014 | SOPHOMORE YEAR
Started all twenty-one of the Gophers' games this season as a defender • credited with both assists to Josee Stiever's goals in the shutout victory over Rutgers • named Big Ten Conference Defensive Player of the Week • scored equilizer, her second of the season in comeback victory over Indiana • aided in assist to Josee Stiever in the overtime victory against Michigan State • scored lone goal in the Gophers 4-1 loss to Florida State.
2013 • FRESHMAN YEAR
Scored game-winner against LSU • played in all 20 games during the 2013 season.
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB
Part of a team that claimed section championships in 2011 and 2012 • took fourth place at the 2012 state tournament • All-Conference and All-State in 2012 • Most Valuable Defender • Most Valuable Player • All-Region • All-Tournament Team • All-American nominee • four-time letterwinner in soccer • also a four-time letterwinner in track and field • honor roll student • played for Minnesota Thunder Academy • helped team take second place in the B Flight at the 2012 National Tournament • member of the state championship team in 2010 • participated in the Minnesota Olympic Development Program in 2009 as part of the regional and state teams.
PERSONAL
Born March 16, 1995 • daughter of Debora and Jay Pafko • Has four siblings (Andrew, Jessica, Alexandra, Jason) • Majoring in Communications.
Made four appearances during the season.
2015 | JUNIOR YEAR
Earned a goal unassisted in Minnesota’s win vs. Omaha • assisted Burnett's game-winning goal against Stephen F. Austin • played in the W-League with the Dayton Dutch Lions.
2014 | SOPHOMORE YEAR
Started all twenty-one of the Gophers' games this season as a defender • credited with both assists to Josee Stiever's goals in the shutout victory over Rutgers • named Big Ten Conference Defensive Player of the Week • scored equilizer, her second of the season in comeback victory over Indiana • aided in assist to Josee Stiever in the overtime victory against Michigan State • scored lone goal in the Gophers 4-1 loss to Florida State.
2013 • FRESHMAN YEAR
Scored game-winner against LSU • played in all 20 games during the 2013 season.
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB
Part of a team that claimed section championships in 2011 and 2012 • took fourth place at the 2012 state tournament • All-Conference and All-State in 2012 • Most Valuable Defender • Most Valuable Player • All-Region • All-Tournament Team • All-American nominee • four-time letterwinner in soccer • also a four-time letterwinner in track and field • honor roll student • played for Minnesota Thunder Academy • helped team take second place in the B Flight at the 2012 National Tournament • member of the state championship team in 2010 • participated in the Minnesota Olympic Development Program in 2009 as part of the regional and state teams.
PERSONAL
Born March 16, 1995 • daughter of Debora and Jay Pafko • Has four siblings (Andrew, Jessica, Alexandra, Jason) • Majoring in Communications.
| Ashley Pafko's Career Statistics | ||||||
| Season | GP | G | A | PTS | SH | SOG |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 | 20 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 6 |
| 2013 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 9 |
| Career Totals | 51 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 29 | 16 |
Highlights: Gophers 2, USC 1
Thursday, October 09
Highlights: Gophers 1, Michigan State 2
Thursday, September 25
Highlights: Gophers 2, Rutgers 1
Thursday, September 18
Highlights: Gophers 2, Nebraska 2
Thursday, September 11
