Julie Welch Class: Senior Hometown: Indianapolis, Ind. High School: North Central Height: 5-9 Position: Defender

2005: Appeared in 11 games ... made six starts at defender ... part of Miami's defensive corps which notched six shutouts and held opponents to one goal or less on 12 occasions ... helped Miami limit its opponents to 22 goals on the season, tied for the fewest goals allowed in program history ... earned the start in Miami's 1-0 upset win over nationally-ranked Michigan (Sept. 11).

2004: Played in 15 games as a rookie, starting 11 ... fired 11 shots on the year, with two each coming against Toledo (Oct. 10) and Cincinnati (Oct. 15) in back-to-back games.

Prior to Miami: Prep team at North Central High School won three regional, sectional and Marion County championships as well as one conference title in her four years ... Panthers were ranked consistently among top teams in Indiana and the nation ... named to all-county team by Indianapolis Star newspaper ... ISCA all-district and all-state third-team honoree.

Personal: Born December 10, 1985 ... daughter of Susan and Brian Welch ... major is undecided.