GENERAL: Possesses an incredible combination of speed, strength and balance... a pure forward with a knack for scoring all types of goals... stretches opposing defenses and adds a new dimension to the front line.
2011: Made five starts in 16 appearances... contributed to three victories against Fordham (9/9), Albany (9/21) and Saint Peter's (10/22)... ranked third on the team with 15 shots, placing seven on goal... logged a .467 shots on goal percentage... notched a season-high three shots in two games against Canisius (9/30) and Niagara (10/2).
2010: Started nine of 18 appearances... scored second career game winning goal in the Jaspers' 2-1 victory over Iona (10/10)... ranked fourth on the team with 25 shots and posted a .440 shots on goal percentage... fired a career-high seven shots in her first start of the season helping Manhattan to a 2-0 win against Bryant (9/24)... also contributed in victories against Fairleigh Dickinson (8/27), Saint Peter's (10/15) and Niagara (10/31)... averaged 1.39 shots per game... posted a team-best .667 shots on goal percentage in nine conference matches.
2009: Played 18 games, starting four... made first collegiate start against Fordham (9/18)... delivered the game winning goal in a victory over Army (10/15) at Gaelic Park... contributed to other wins against Robert Morris (8/28), Fairleigh Dickinson (9/6), Cornell (9/13), Wagner (9/20), Iona (10/9), Army (10/15), Saint Peter's (10/17), Rider (10/29)... attempted seven shots.
BEFORE MANHATTAN: Lettered three years at Masuk High School... help guide team to three straight Southwest Conference Championships (2006, 2007, 2008)... named to All-Southwest Conference First Team as a junior after posting 26 goals and seven assists... selected to All-Southwest Conference First Team, All-State and All-New England following her senior campaign... scored 22 goals and notched 10 assists in 2008 and scored the game winning goal in the 2008 Southwest Conference title game... played club soccer for the CFC United... lettered four years in Indoor Track and three years in Outdoor Track.
PERSONAL: Born May 1, 1991... daughter of Gary and Heidi Howden... has a brother, Brett... majoring in biology.
