Stephanie Aker

Photo by: Sarah Boekholder

Photo by: Mark Campbell

Position:
Midfield
Height:
5-9
Class:
Graduate Student
High School:
Great Valley
Hometown:
Malvern, Pa.
Prev School:
Marquette
Major:
Communications

WHY DELAWARE?
"I chose the University of Delaware because of the atmosphere. It has a ton of school spirit and everyone who goes here never has anything bad to say about it. I also chose Delaware because it is close to home so my family is able to make a lot of my games."

AT DELAWARE
     ·     Graduated in May 2020 from the University of Delaware with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications
     ·     Will use fifth season of eligibility granted by the NCAA during the 2020-21 academic year
     ·     Three-time letter winner for the Blue Hens after transferring from Marquette University
     ·     Majoring in communications with aspirations of becoming a marketing or communications manager in the sports or retail industry

2020 SEASON
     ·     Team captain alongside classmates Claire D'Antonio, Julia Dambly, Mia DeRuggiero and Kelsea Konz
     ·     CAA Commissioner's Fall Academic Honor Roll
     ·     Started all three games played before season was cut short due to COVID-19 pandemic
     ·     Registered two caused turnovers; did not record any other statistics

2019 SEASON
     ·     Team Most Improved Player
     ·     Saw action in all 17 games while starting 14 as a junior
     ·     Made first career start in win at La Salle (Feb. 26)
     ·     Collected a career-best three caused turnovers against Rutgers (Feb. 23)

2018 SEASON
· Did not compete in first season at Delaware due to injury

2017 SEASON (at Marquette)
     ·     Appeared in six games for the Golden Eagles during her freshman campaign
     ·     Did not register any statistics
     ·     BIG EAST All-Academic honoree

HIGH SCHOOL
     ·     Led Great Valley High School to a 41-9 record during junior and senior seasons under coaches Joe Tornetta and Kim Wenger
     ·     Guided the Patriots to three straight Chesmont League titles and a District 1 Championship in 2015
     ·     All-League selection and honorable mention All-Area honoree
     ·     Also earned four letters in basketball and was a second team All-League and honorable mention All-Area pick for head coach Alex Venarchik
     ·     Played for Mongoose Lacrosse Club

PERSONAL
     ·     Born July 17, 1998 in Malvern, Pa.
     ·     Daughter of Carmen and Nancy Aker
     ·     Father was a wrestler at West Chester University (1981-85)
     ·     Has an older brother, Ryan, who played basketball at Millersville University (2013-15)
     ·     Lists favorite sports team as the Philadelphia Eagles
     ·     Rode equestrian for 16 years