Ali Meves Class: Junior Hometown: Lower Gwynedd, Pa. High School: Wissahickon Height: 5-7 Position: GK

ALI MEVES PHOTO GALLERIES 2009

CAREER HONORS
Big Ten Distinguished Scholar (2008)
Academic All-Big Ten (2008)
NFHCA National Academic Squad (2007, 2008)

COACH MORETT ON MEVES
"With the goalkeeping position up for grabs, Ali had a great spring and really showed a lot of presence and poise in the cage. She's really learned a lot the past two years and I feel that she's capable of stepping up and playing that position. She feels more comfortable in communicating to her defense which will be greatly needed."

2009 UPDATE (AS OF NOV. 1) Game-By-Game Statistics
• Solid in first season with increased playing time. Leads the Big Ten in saves (100) by a wide margin.
• Is the first Penn State goalkeeper since current assistant coach Annie Zinkavich in 2003 to reach 100+ saves.
• Made five saves against No. 8 Michigan State (10/31).
• Made 13 total saves vs. Pacific (nine, 10/24) and at No. 20 Indiana (four, 10/23).
• Made five saves at Iowa (10/18).
• Had four saves in fourth win of season (and career) vs. Bucknell (10/13).
• Finished with seven saves against No. 18 Northwestern (10/9).
• Made six saves vs. No. 14 Stanford (10/5) while only allowing one goal in second-consecutive win.
• Was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week on 10/5 for super effort vs. No. 18 Ohio State.
• Was incredible with 11 saves (nine coming after halftime) in huge 2-1 overtime win over No. 18 Ohio State. Marked second double-digit save total of her season (and career).
• Made four saves in first-career Big Ten start at Michigan (9/27).
• Second straight impressive performance with career-high 14 saves at No. 7 Princeton (9/23). Marked the most by any Penn State goalie in three seasons.
• Strong bounce back game at Lafayette (9/16), making seven saves.
• First-career win came vs. Lock Haven (9/4), making eight saves.
• Superb in first career starts last, keeping Lions in both games.
• Stopped nine of 10 shots at No. 6 Virginia (8/30).
• Made three key saves at No. 16 Old Dominion.

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2008
Had a strong sophomore campaign backing up All-American Jen Beaumont ... Saw action in three contests, playing in the equivalent of over a game (73:20) and did not allow a goal while making four saves ... Together, the Penn State goalkeepers had the nation's top save percentage (.825) ... Saw action in relief of Beaumont and made two saves in 19:26 of second half action at Northwestern (10/19) ... Played the final 18:54 vs. Lafayette (10/1) ... Played the entire second half while making two saves vs. Georgetown (9/19) ... Named to the NFHCA National Academic Squad for the second time as well as her first Academic All-Big Ten honor ... Was also named a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar which honors those students who earn a 3.7 GPA or better for the academic year.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2007
Saw action in one game, relieving starting goalkeeper Jen Beaumont for the final 10:22 of the game vs. West Chester (9/14) ... Did not make any saves or face any shots.

HIGH SCHOOL
Played four years of both soccer and field hockey at Wissahickson High School, serving as a team captain for both squads as a senior ... Finished field hockey career with a record of 83-12-3 in goal and 53 career shutouts and in the top 10 in school history for career shutouts under head coach Lucy Gil ... Was an alternate for the National Futures Tournament for the last two years ... Led her team to a league championship and the district semifinals as a senior ... As a senior, was named Times Herald First Team All-Area, Philadelphia Inquirer First Team All-Area, Ambler Gazette First Team All-Area, First Team All-State, and an Academic All-American .... Was a member of three straight state semifinalist teams her freshman through junior years ... Went 20-5 with 12 shutouts as a junior and was Times Herald First Team All-Area ... Had a 23-1 record as a sophomore with 17 shutouts and was named Times Herald Second Team All-Area ... As a freshman, went 22-2-1 with 13 shutouts ... Team won league and district titles during her freshman and sophomore seasons ... A member of the National Honor Society, the French National Honors Society, the distinguished honor roll for all four years, and was the student council vice president.

PERSONAL
Full name is Alexandra Leigh Meves ... Born November 9, 1988 in Philadelphia, Pa. ... The daughter of Scott and Maryann Meves ... Has two older brothers, Matt (24) and Tyler (22) ... Both brothers have attended Penn State and her father is also a Penn State graduate ... Majoring in broadcast journalism.

CAREER STATISTICS
Season	GP-GS	Min.	GA	GAA	Saves	Pct.	W-L	SHO
2007	1-0	10:22	0	0.00	0	--	0-0	0
2008	3-0	73:20	0	0.00	4	1.000	0-0	0
2009	16-16	1075:49	37	2.40	100	.730	5-11	0
Career	20-16	1159:31	37	2.24	104	.738	5-11	0
CAREER HIGHS
Saves: 14 at Princeton (9/23/09)

GETTING TO KNOW ALI
Nickname: Ali
Major & Why: Broadcast journalism. I've always liked to write, but I found an interest in on-air stuff in high school.
Favorite Food: French toast, mango, pasta
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: John Mayer, Keith Urban, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty
Favorite Movie: Seven, Crash, Blow, Serendipity
Favorite TV Show: Law and Order, SVU, or anything on Bravo
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Harry Kalas
Favorite Pro Team: Philadelphia Phillies
Favorite Athletes: Cole Hamels, Vince Carter, John Kruk
Childhood Idol: Mia Hamm
Hobbies: Going to the beach, being with friends, listening to music
Biggest Fear: Cats
Teams I'd Like To See Added To The Schedule: I'd like to see Temple put back on.
Best Player I Ever Played With: Too many from Penn State, I couldn't pick one.
Place I'd Like To Visit: Australia
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: A lot of my favorite athletes have worn #23.
If I Didn't Play Field Hockey, I Would Play: Soccer
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy a house in St. Thomas
After Penn State, I Would Like To: Find a job somewhere in the field of sports broadcasting.