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2018 (Junior): Played in 17 games, making one start … made her lone start of the season at East Tennessee State on Aug. 21 … fired two shots in that game, one on frame … played a season-high 51 minutes in the road win at Belmont on Oct. 7 … attempted six shots on the year, two of which were on goal.

2017 (Sophmore): Appeared in all 20 games, starting 10 of them … served up a corner kick to Emmi Carroll, who headed it in for a goal in the 3-2 win at in-state rival Morehead State on September 17 … played a season-high 75 minutes in the 1-0 win over Tennessee Tech in the OVC semifinals on November 3 … ranked fourth on the team with six shots on the frame during the season … put two on goal in the 2-0 win over Eastern Illinois … attempted 12 shots in total on the year.

2016 (Freshman): played in all but one game as a freshman … started the first two games of the season against Ball State and Xavier … played a season-high 75 minutes against the Musketeers on August 21 … attempted seven shots on the season, including a season-high three shots against OVC foe Eastern Illinois on October 21 … put a shot on goal at Murray State on October 9 … played 20 minutes in the OVC Tournament title game vs. SIUE on November 6.

High School and/or Club Experience: Carmel High School's top scorer as a junior in 2014 ... helped the Greyhounds to a state runner-up finish that year ... plays club soccer for Ohio Elite and the Zionsville Youth Soccer Association, with whom she won the Indiana State Cup Championship in 2013 and 2014 ... has five years experience playing on the Indiana Olympic Development Program (ODP) state team (2010-14).

Personal: Born January 26, 1998 ... daughter of Erick and Doreen Eastes ... majoring in education.


Get to Know Sam Eastes ...

If she could live anywhere, it would be: Brazil

Her proudest accomplishment: Kicking an extra point at Lucas Oil Stadium during her high school state championship football game

Her favorite social media forum: Instagram

What would she sing at Karaoke night: She wouldn't sing, but if she did it would probably 'I'll Make a Man Out of You' from Mulan

What would she do if she won the lottery: Save most of it, spend a lot on clothes and buy a Mustang

If she could have one meal for the rest of her life, it would be: Steak and a baked potato with just butter