Jessica Brickman

Class:
Junior
Position:
F
Hometown:
Eastlake, Ohio
Prev School:
Lake Catholic
High School:
Lake Catholic

2008 (sophomore):
After overcoming an off-season knee surgery, played in 10 games scoring one goal ... Scored KSU’s only goal in a 2-1 loss against Western Michigan (Oct. 17) ... The tally was the second of her career and came on her only shot attempt of the season.

2007 (freshman):
Played in 10 games ... Started the first three games of the season ... Scored her first collegiate goal – a game-winner – on a header off an assist from Josee Charron in a 2-0 win at Western Michigan (Oct. 7) ... Attempted shots at Eastern Michigan (Oct. 21) and against Miami (Oct. 26).

Prior to Kent State:
Was a four year varsity starter at Lake Catholic ... Helped the Cougars to a pair of North Coast League (NCL) championships (2004, ‘06) and three regional finals (2004, ‘05, ‘06) ... Named first team All-Greater Cleveland and All-NCL ... Was coached by Mario Grgic ... Played for the Cleveland Soccer Academy club team, winning the Ohio North State Cup in 2003 and 2006.

Personal:
Is the daughter of Kathi and Joe Brickman ... Her brother Patrick is a Kent State graduate while her sister Julie (Mercyhurst) and brother Jonathan (Gannon) also played collegiate soccer ... Majoring in integrated health studies and is an Honors College member.