Jessie Kupstas

Height:
5-7
Class:
Senior
High School:
Peachtree Ridge HS
Hometown:
Suwanee, Ga.

2010

Primarily came off the bench in 2010 with nine games played and one start…Made her one start against Samford and ended up scoring a goal in a 2-2 tie against the Bulldogs (8/27)…Also had a season-best two shots in that game at Samford…For the third consecutive year, she was named to the A-Sun All-Academic team for her work in the classroom.

2009

Played in all 18 matches as a true sophomore and started four games…Second consecutive selection to the A-Sun All Academic team in 2009…Became an offensive threat from her defensive position and made an immediate impact coming off the bench for head coach Grant Serafy… Had two goals on the season – one against Jacksonville State (8/21) in a 2-0 win and one against Campbell(10/22) in a late season 5-0 victory…Scored the two goals on only 11 shots last season.

2008

Played in 15 of Mercer’s 20 games with one start…Took one shot on the season that found the back of the net for her first collegiate goal…Only start came on August 31 against Jackson State at Bear Field.

High School

Earned four letters as part of Peachtree Ridge High School soccer, starting all four seasons for the Lions ... Served as team captain ... Scored five goals and tallied one assist as a defender in 2005 season ... Moved into a central midfield role for 2007 season, scoring four goals and three assists ... Also played club soccer for Atlanta Fire United, helping club to Georgia State championship in 2006.

Personal

Born Jessica Arnette Kupstas in San Lorenzo, Calif. on Nov. 11, 1989 ... Daughter of Jeff and Cathy Kupstas ... Majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Kupstas’ Career Stats

Year GP/GS G A Pts Shots GWG

2008 15-1 1 0 2 1 0

2009 18-4 2 0 4 11 0

2010 9-1 1 0 2 5 0

TOTALS 33-5 3 0 6 12 0