Megan Gray

Photo by: Christopher Mitchell

Photo by: Brad Rempel

Class:
Graduate Student
Position:
Forward/Midfielder
High School:
Ankeny Centennial HS
Hometown:
Ankeny, Iowa

PRONUNCIATION

2022 | GRADUATE
Academic All-Big Ten
• Appeared in 19 matches, with 16 starts playing a combined 1,151 minutes
• Tied for fifth overall in assists, securing three
• A key component for Minnesota in the midfield

2021 | SENIOR
Big Ten Sportsmanship Award
Academic All-Big Ten
Big Ten Preseason Players to Watch List
• Made the start in all 17 matches playing 1,440 minutes, the fifth most of any field player
• Totaled two points for the year coming via assists at Ohio State (Sept. 23) and at home versus Illinois (Oct. 14)
• Recorded a career-best 20 shots during the season and had eight of those on goal
• Posted a season-high four shots at Iowa (Oct. 21) with three going on frame
• Tallied at least one shot during 12 of her 17 matches played

2020-21 | JUNIOR
• Appeared in all 12 matches for the Gophers during the shortened, all Big Ten season
• Started in 11 matches for the Maroon and Gold
• Finished the season with seven shots, four of which were on goal
• Played all 110 minutes against Nebraska (Feb. 21) in the season opener
• Played all 97 minutes in a 2-1 overtime win over Northwestern (Mar. 4).

2019 | SOPHOMORE
• Started eight matches and appeared in all 19 for the Gophers
• Finished with 16 total shots with seven on frame
• Recorded two shots in the season opener against UC Santa Barbara (Aug. 22)
• Scored her first goal of the season against Ole Miss while recording five shots, including three on frame (Sept. 1)
• Took one shot on goal against Marquette in home opener (Sept. 5)
• Made incredible leaping block at the goal line to keep Iowa scoreless on Oct. 20. SEE HERE

2018 | FRESHMAN
• Appeared in 23 games starting in five
• Scored her first collegiate goal and game winner against Ole Miss (Aug. 24) in the 109th minute of double overtime
• Recorded first collegiate assist in upset win over No. 12 Northwestern (Sept. 16)
• Scored a goal in the Gophers first-ever NCAA Tournament road victory in 2-0 win against Auburn (Nov. 9)

HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from Ankeny Centennial (2018) • Four-year letterwinner in Cross Country and three-year letterwinner in Track and Field • Member of National Honor Society • Won Academic Presidential Award (2014-16) • Played with Iowa Rush club team (2004-2018) • Won Iowa State Cup Championship (2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018) • Played with Rush National team (2012-16) and Olympic Develop Regional Team (2015-16) • Had a very decorated track career in high school, taking part in the Drake Relays three times in high school • All-State Second Team (2014) • Finished top four in the state in the 800m run and Distance Medley • Distance Medley State Champions (2016) • Named Outstanding Runner of the Year by Ankeny Centennial Track (2016) • Won Cross Country Conference Championship and Regional Championship (2016).

PERSONAL
Daughter of Kristen and Jim Gray • Has one sister, McKenna and one brother, Keaton • Is majoring in Kinesiology • Says she chose the University of Minnesota because of the amazing academic opportunity and perfect distance from home.