2014 (Junior): Emerged as a reliable and durable outside defender for the Colonels, starting all 19 games on the backline and playing a team-high 1,594 minutes on the year … went the distance in 12 of EKU’s 19 games … notched the game-winning assist to Emmi Carroll in EKU’s come-from-behind 2-1 win over Tennessee Tech on October 3 … helped the EKU defense notch three shutouts on the season, including a double-OT scoreless draw at Belmont on September 28 … finished the year with four shots, three of which were on goal.
2013 (Sophomore): Started EKU’s first four games of the season and appeared poised to be a featured outside back on the Colonel defense, but went down with a season-ending injury at Xavier on Sept. 6 … attempted two shots in EKU’s season-opener at UNC Asheville, one of which was on goal.
2012 (Freshman): Appeared in six games, playing a season-high 14 minutes versus SEC foe Kentucky on Aug. 24.
High School and/or Club Experience: Helped lead the Boca Ration Community High School Bobcats to the district championships from 2009-11, a regional championship in 2010 and a state finals appearance in 2010 ... also played club soccer for Team Boca for six years.
Personal: Born April 2, 1994 ... majoring in fitness and wellness management.
Get to Know Merrissa Vault …
Her best non-soccer Olympic sport would be: Track
Her favorite place to eat in Richmond: Chick-fil-A
Her favorite song, currently: “Burn”
Her favorite social media forum: Instagram
Her favorite non-sport outdoor activity: Jet skiing
Items on her bucket list: Go whitewater rafting, ride an elephant and swim with dolphins
