2014 (Junior): Did not play.
2013 (Sophomore): Started six games during the season, three during the conference season … surrendered only two goals in the three OVC games she started … notched a shutout during a scoreless draw versus Southeast Missouri on Oct. 11 … made a season-high seven saves versus defending OVC champion UT Martin two days later.
2012 (Freshman): Started three games in the net as a freshman, allowing only two goals in those three games and recording a shutout versus conference foe Tennessee Tech on Oct. 7 … went 3-0 as a starter … all three of her starts came against OVC competition … made 12 saves in 270 minutes of action.
High School and/or Club Experience: Led Francis Howell High School to a Gateway Athletic Conference Championship in 2009, a sectional championship and an appearance in the state quarterfinals in 2010 and a district championship in 2011 ... recorded a 0.88 save percentage as a senior in 2011 and ranked fourth in the conference in solo shutouts ... was also named an all-academic team member from 2009-11 ... played club soccer with the St. Louis Scott Gallagher Elite, with whom she played in the Midwest Regional League (MRL) for four years and the Elite Clubs National League (ENCL) for two.
Personal: Born Nov. 23, 1993 ... daughter of Jamie and Larry Melton ... majoring in psychology and international business.
Get to Know Samm Melton …
One thing people probably don’t know about her: She would like to establish a career in ministry and work with children
Her best non-soccer Olympic sport would be: Basketball, because of her height
Her favorite place to eat in Richmond: McAllisters
Her favorite song, currently: "Simple Life" by Tyrone Wells
Her favorite social media forum: Facebook, because it’ allows her to keep up with family and friends around the world
One place in America she would like to road trip to: Yellowstone National Park
Her favorite non-sport outdoor activity: Hiking
Items on her bucket list: Start a non-profit, travel back to South Africa and Haiti and hike all of the national parks
