University of San Francisco Athletics

GENERAL CAPSULE - One of the strongest and fittest players on the team... wing midfielder with notable endurance... quality shooter... does good job serving and crossing into the box... inspired work ethic.

2001 SEASON - Was a key player off the bench, coming in as a reserve 14 times... started three games for the Dons, taking three shots.

2000 SEASON - Emerged as an offensive threat... scored a goal and added a pair of assists in her second season at USF... scored first goal of her career in a shutout win against Pacific (9/3)... added assists against Gonzaga (10/8) and Michigan State (10/22).

1999 SEASON - One of five players to see action in all 20 matches... earned 17 starts in her first season on the Hilltop.

PREP CAREER - A three-time All-San Joaquin Athletic Association choice at Saint Mary's High School ... played on section championship teams as a sophomore and senior... also a successful runner, breaking her high school's mile record as a freshman... graduated in 1999.

OTHER SOCCER EXPERIENCE - A State Cup finalist twice in club soccer.

PERSONAL - Mary Elizabeth Spiker... my goals for this season are to make a positive contribution to the team and play my best... the best things about being a student-athlete are representing the school and building friendships... the best advice I could give to youngsters is to always pursue your dreams and work hard to achieve them... parents are Carlos and Wanda Pereira... born November 24, 1980.