Emma O'Connor

Position:
Defender
Height:
5-6
Class:
Freshman
High School:
Garth Webb Secondary School
Hometown:
Ontario, Canada

CAREER HIGHS

Minutes: 18 (10/1/23 at Illinois State)
Shots: 0
Shots on Goal: 0
Goals: 0
Assists: 0

2023 SEASON

Played in five games as a freshman ... Saluki debut came at IUPUI on Aug. 20, played 12 minutes ... first home appearance was on Sept. 17 vs. UIC ... final match came on the road at Illinois State on Oct. 1 ... played a season-high 18 minutes against the Redbirds ... did not attempt a shot ... totaled 55 minutes played.

PERSONAL

Daughter of Laura and Michael ... sister of Meghan ... played on the varsity team her junior and senior years, and was the team's captain as a senior ... qualified and played im a provincial high school soccer tournament, OFSAA, her senior year ... named Varsity Soccer MVP in her senior year ... played for Burlington Force Academy at the club level .... coached youth soccer in her hometown ... played both tennis and basketball, along with soccer ... born on March 28, 2005.

WHY I CHOSE SIU

"I chose SIU because of the beautiful campus, welcoming community, and to continue my soccer career while also being taught in an amazing business program."