University of Minnesota Athletics

2018 Soccer Roster

Emily Peterson
Jersey Number 4

Emily Peterson

  • Class:
    Senior
  • High School:
    Prior Lake HS
  • Hometown:
    Prior Lake, Minn.
2018 | SENIOR SEASON
• Started in 15 games as a defender
• Missed first half season due to an ACL injury
• Big Ten Sportsmanship Award Honoree
• Converted penalty kick in shootout of Big Ten Tournament championship (Nov. 4)

• Scored her first collegiate and game-winning goal in the 61st minute at Auburn in the First Round of NCAA Tournament (Nov. 9)
• Third Team Academic All-Region with 3.68 GPA


2017 | JUNIOR SEASON
• Started in all 19 games logging a career-high 1,741 minutes
• Made her first career start at Washington State
• Aided in the back line allowing the fewest shots on goal in the Big Ten. 

2016 | SOPHOMORE SEASON
• Appeared in all 23 games off the bench
• Received team Spark Award (Super Sub Award)
• Earned an assist in shutout over Villanova 

2015 | FRESHMAN SEASON
• Appeared in one game

Play in Focus: Sarah Martin
Tuesday, October 21
Highlights: Gophers 0, Oregon 0
Sunday, October 19
Highlights: Gophers 2, Washington 3
Friday, October 17
Highlights: Gophers 2, USC 1
Thursday, October 09