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  Samantha Brand

Samantha Brand

Player Profile

Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Denair, CA

High School:
Turlock Christina HS

Height:
5-2

Position:
F

Experience:
3V

2008 SEASON: Played in 12 and started seven games as a junior... tallied seven shots (four on goal) on the season... had two shots (one on goal) at Northridge (9/28)... had shots in consecutive games, at Saint Mary's (10/12), and on goal at San Diego (10/17)... tallied two shots (one on goal) versus Gonzaga (10/26)... final shot on goal came versus Loyola Marymount (11/2).

2007 SEASON: Played in 17 and started 20 games as a sophomore... earned three points in best game of the season, scoring a goal and adding an assist in USF's 3-0 win over Gonzaga (10/19)... earned two assists at San Jose State (9/2)... had a career high six shots against Saint Mary's (10/14).

2006 SEASON: Started all 20 games... scored first collegiate goal to account for the Dons' lone score in a 1-1 tie at No. 2 Portland (10/13)... first collegiate assist came in a USF 3-1 win over San Jose State (9/3)... also had assists versus Cal State Northridge (9/8), Pacific (9/26) and No. 22 Pepperdine (10/22)... attempted 21 shots, tied for third highest on team.

PREP/CLUB CAREER: Played four years of soccer at Turlock Christian High School... named league MVP and team MVP following senior season... earned All-CIF First Team and All-League First Team honors... named to the Press Telegram Dream Team... also received numerous Principal's Awards and Honor Roll accolades.

PERSONAL: Born June 16, 1988... daughter of Cliff and Shirley Brand...chose USF because it was exactly what she and her family were looking for, both academically and athletically... hobbies include drawing, snowboarding, running, and dancing with her sisters... favorite sports hero is Michelle Akers... majoring in Kinesiology.