Kate Cunningham

Class:
Senior
High School:
Ben Davis
Hometown:
Indianapolis, Ind.

2009: Started in all 17 games for the Cardinals as a junior. Had the game-winning goal in Louisville's 3-2 win over Seton Hall on Oct. 23. Named to Dean's List, Red and Black Scholar and Athletic Director's Honor Roll. BIG EAST All-Academic selection.

2008: Started all 19 games for the Cards as a sophomore. Finished with 29 shots, including nine on goal. Named BIG EAST Academic All-Star and Athletic Director's Honor Roll.

2007: Started 12 matches for the Cards, playing in 20 of the 21 during her freshman season. Finished the season by playing every minute of the final seven matches. Was asked to take a penalty kick in the BIG EAST Quarterfinals against Marquette and broke the scoreless tie with her first career goal, one that would prove to be the game winner, propelling the Cards to the semifinals. Was a member of the AD Honor Roll.

High School: After playing club ball her first two seasons, she earned a pair of letters for the Giants and was team captain, MVP, tow-time First Team All-State, All-District, All-County, a member of the Marion County All-Star Team and the Indianapolis Star Superteam. Scored 25 goals and 16 assists in her junior and senior seasons. Named Marion County Player of the Year. Competed for the Carmel United Cyclones, the 2007 US Youth Soccer Association U19G National Champions and Regional ODP team. Won three consecutive 3 v 3 tournaments at Disney.

Personal: Born July 31, 1988 to Max and Carolyn Cunningham in Indianapolis. Has one older brother. Majoring in education at U of L. Would like to get a masters degree and become a teacher. Her parents have been the greatest influence on her athletic career. Scrapbooking and photography are among her hobbies and interests. Grease, Remember the Titans, Gridiron Gang, Dirty Dancing and Sound of Music are some of her favorite movies. Also liked to watch Dog the Bounty Hunter on TV. Her favorite athletes are Michelle Akers and Adam Vinateri, while the Colts and Man U are her favorite teams. She would like to have dinner with her grandpa Max, David Beckham and Derek Jeter.

    GP   G   A   Pts Shots   Shot%   SOG SOG%    GW  PK-Att2007    20  1   0   2   8   .125    4   .500    1   1-12008    19  0   0   0   29  .000    9   .310    0   0-12009    17  1   1   3   18  .056    7   .389    1   1-1TOTAL   56  2   1   5   55  .036    20  .364    2   2-3