University of Illinois Springfield Athletics

As a Sophomore (2012-13)
Named a WGCA All-American Scholar Athlete ... had an 89.3 stroke average ... played in 11 tournaments ... shot a season-best 80 in the opening round of the UIS Spring Shootout (April 20) ... had her best finish at the UIS Day at the Beach (March 13), tying for fifth ... earned Academic All-Conference honors.

As a Freshman (2011-12)
Division 2 Athletics Directors Association Academic Achievement Award winner ... played in all but one of the team’s 11 tournaments as a freshman … averaged 90.2 … shot low round of 81 at the Wash U St. Louis Invitational … best finish was tied for sixth at the Prairie Star Shootout and tied for ninth at the Illinois College Midweek Invitational … selected to the academic All-Great Lakes Valley Conference team … also was named to the UIS Chancellor’s Academic Honor Roll and made the Dean’s List for both semesters.

High School
Graduated from Carrollton High School … named team captain … helped start the girls’ team but primarily played for the boys’ team … qualified for sectionals as a sophomore and a junior … placed 15th at the state championship as a senior … also participated in Jr. PGA events and won the championship event … lowest round was 80 … earned high honor roll and Illinois State Scholar … .

Personal
Born June 15, 1993 ... daughter of John and Joanne Kesinger… majoring in accounting ... was a member of the National Honor Society.

Why I Chose UIS
I really liked the way the academic programs were structured, the look of the campus and the golf coach.