Western Illinois University Athletics

At Western Illinois:
2006 (Sophomore Season): Played in four matches... named to The Mid-Con Commissioner's List of Academic Excellence and named to Mid-Continent Fall Academic All-Conference Team.

2005 (Freshman Season): Scored four goals and assisted on two others... Started nine of the 14 matches in which she played... Scored two game-winning goals against St. Ambrose, Oct. 7 and IPFW, Oct. 21.... named to Mid-Continent  Academic All-Conference Team.

High School:
Was a five-time letterwinner in soccer... Selected to the all-state first team twice... Received second team and honorable mention all-state honors... Was a three-time first team all-conference selection... Was a Member of the Iowa All-State Team as a senior... Was a state runner-up in 2002 and a state qualifier in 2003 and 2004... Was a member of the six-time Ankeny Premier U-17 state champions... Was a member of Iowa ODP State Team from 1998-2004... Was also a member of the basketball and track teams at WHS.

Personal:
Daughter of Jeff and Shalene Thielen... Born May 24, 1987... Majoring in general orientation.