17  Ashlyn Peterson
	Class: Senior Hometown: Kingwood, Texas High School: Kingwood H.S. Height: 5-9 Position: Midfielder Experience: 3L

MAJOR: General Business - International Emphasis

1998: Started all of Tech's 17 games...scored two goals...hit shots against SMU and Colorado College...tallied one assist and five points...had 10 shots on goal...Academic All-Big 12 first team.

1997: Started 13 of 17 contests she saw action in...took three shots on goal...Academic All-Big 12 first team selection.

1996: Started 12 games, playing in 18...took seven shots on goal...named to the Commissioner’s Honor Roll during fall.

SOCCER: High school team won state championship in 1995...reached state semi-finals in 1994 and 1996...recipient of Most Improved Player award in 1996...played with ODP South Texas team in 1994...member of ODP team in 1995...invited to regional camp...earned a spot on state team...played on ODP state team in 1996...played with Wave 78/79 from 1994-96...team was a state finalist.

PERSONAL: Full name: Ashlyn Michelle Peterson...born 8-14-78 in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia...parents Michael and Christi Peterson...father is a graduate of Colorado State University and works as an engineer for Exxon...mother is an operations manager...has two older sisters, Amber and Brandi.

MORE ABOUT ASHLYN: Was involved in National Honor Society, National Charity League for six years and Safe Rides...chose Texas Tech over six other universities because of its engineering school...wants to work as a field engineer and have a family...most memorable athletic experience was attending the World Cup ‘94 when she saw Brazil beat Sweden...enjoys reading, running and sports in general...sister also attends Tech.

TEXAS TECH CAREER STATISTICS

Year     GS/GP   Goals  Assists  Points
1996     12/18    0      0        0
1997     13/17    0      0        0
1998     17/17    2      1        5
Totals   42/52    2      1        5