Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

2016 (Junior): Played in all 19 games at outside back, starting 18 of them … played a huge role on EKU’s backline as the Colonels recorded a program-record 11 shutouts on the season … helped the Colonels blank six of the 10 OVC foes they faced during the regular season … went the distance in EKU’s final two games of the regular season … played 96 minutes on the backline in the Colonels’ epic OVC semifinal game vs. Tennessee Tech on November 4 … attempted four shots on the season, two of which were on goal … put shots on goal vs. Xavier on August 21 and Charleston Southern on September 4.

2015 (Sophomore): Appeard in 16 games, starting 10 of them … missed two games due to an injury … went the distance in four games, including the Colonels’ 2-1 road win at Jacksonville State in the season finale on October 25 … attempted two shots, including one on goal, in EKU’s 3-0 shutout of Eastern Illinois on October 16.

2014 (Freshman): Earned a starting role on the backline in the second game of the season and never looked back, starting 17 of the Colonels’ next 18 games … ranked fifth on the team at 1,310 minutes played … went the distance in six contests, including EKU’s 2-1 overtime win over Ohio Valley Conference foe Eastern Illinois on October 24 … helped the EKU defense record three shutouts on the year … attempted two shots on the year, one of which was on goal.

High School and/or Club Accomplishments: Holds the St. Francis High records for goals in a season (25), goals in a career (60) and points in a career (81) ... actually prevents goals from being scored for her club team, the Minnesota Thunder Acadmy, for whom she plays outside back.

Personal: Born Feb. 29, 1996 ... daughter of Melissa and Effrem Vojta ... majoring in occupational sciences.


Get to Know Makenna Sullivan ...

One thing people probably don’t know about her: She was born on a leap year and has had only five birthdays

Her best non-soccer sport would be: Track and Field

Her favorite place to eat in Richmond: Panera Bread

Her favorite social media forum: Instagram

One place in America she would like to road trip to: Time Square

Her favorite non-sport outdoor activity: Beach volleyball with friends and boating

Items on her bucket list: Travel the world, go to the Olympics and go skydiving