Dana Cruz

Position:
Midfield
Height:
5-2
Class:
Junior
High School:
Fort Walton Beach HS
Hometown:
Fort Walton Beach, Fla.
Prev School:
University of West Alabama

CAREER HIGHS

Minutes: 110 (West Alabama, 9/18/22 vs. Alabama Huntsville)
Shots: 6 (West Alabama, 9/18/22 vs. Alabama Huntsville)
Shots on Goal: 3 (4x, Most Recent: 10/15/23 at Murray State)
Goals: 2 (West Alabama, 4x, Most Recent: 9/30/22 vs. Christian Brothers)
Assists: 2 (West Alabama, 9/9/22 vs. Spring Hill)

2023 SEASON

Made an appearance in all 17 games and started in 15 ... scored a total of two goals, which ranked third on the team ... first goal as a Saluki came at Lindenwood on Sept. 3 ... scored her second goal at Murray State on Oct. 15 ... started the first seven games of the season before coming off the bench vs. UIC on Sept. 17 ... would start the following five games prior to Oct. 8 vs. Indiana State ... was featured in the starting lineup for each of the final three games of the year ... totaled 16 shots and eight shots-on-goal ... finished the season with 1278 total minutes played.

PRIOR TO SIU

Played at the University of West Alabama in 2021 and 2022 ... top newcomer in 2021, leading the team in goals and being named to the All-GSC Second Team ... All-GSC First Team in 2022 ... D2CCA All-South Region Second Team ... United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division II Women's All-South Region First Team.

PERSONAL

Daughter of Sonia and Oscar ... sister of Katia and Alisson ... started and played every game over a four-year career at the varsity level ... led team in goals in 2018 and 2019, and in assists in 2019 and 2021 ... All-State in 2018 and 2021 ... born on June 9, 2003.

WHY I CHOSE SIU

"I believe SIU offers the coaching I want as a player. I think they'll give me a platform to reach both the team's and my own objectives. I feel that the program focuses on both team and personal growth, which is something I wanted to be a part of."