Katie Koker

Position:
Defender
Height:
5-5
Class:
Freshman
High School:
The Prairie School
Hometown:
Racine, Wis.

Career Highlights

BIG EAST All-Academic (2018-19)

2018 (Fr.): Started 14 and played in all 18 matches as a true freshman in the midfield and at right back ... Played a total of 1,136 minutes and posted a goal and assist ... Made NCAA debut in season opener at Cal Poly (8/16) ... Made first career start at Michigan (8/23) and played 50 minutes ... Posted first career point with the primary assist of Kylie Sprecher's goal against No. 4 Georgetown (10/18) ... Scored her lone goal of the season on Senior Day in a 4-0 victory over Seton Hall (10/25).

Prior to Marquette: Koker earned a varsity letter in soccer as a junior at The Prairie School, her only high school season … Led the squad to a Wisconsin Division 4 State Championship that season (2016) … Three-year member of the Olympic Development Regional teams (2014-16) … Played for the Chicago Eclipse Select Soccer Club with fellow signee Alyssa Bombacino under head coach Rory Dames … Led SC Waukesha to four consecutive state championships (2013-16).

Personal: Born in Racine, Wisconsin and is the daughter of Joyce and Matt Koker... Has one sister, Sarah … Plans to study business.

Why Koker chose to join the `Family': "I chose Marquette for the full college experience. I wanted to play Division I soccer, make connections, build my network, attend Marquette’s business school, watch Division I basketball games, and have the opportunity to help my community through service.”