Each week, RCGC Athletics will feature a returning athlete to our Fall 2018 sports programs. Today we highlight women's soccer standout Megan Lord.
Player: Megan Lord
Year: Sophomore
Sport: Women's Soccer
High School: Glassboro High, 2017
Position: Midfield
Major: Health Sciences
Career Goal: Hopes to be employed in Occupational Therapy Field.
2017 Highlights: Earned NJCAA Division III Region XIX Player of the Year honors in 2017 season; also earned NJCAA DIII Second Team All-American honors. Offensive standout helped the Roadrunners to a solid 18-3-1 record, which included a Region XIX championship and fourth place finish in the NJCAA National Championship Tournament. She collected 53 points on the season, including 19 goals and 15 assists.
Favorite Activities on Campus: Loves to work out, spend time at the Jersey shore, and attend classes at RCGC! Enjoys a variety of musical groups.
Thoughts on Her Breakout 2018 Season: "It was incredible how we all jelled together as a team early in the season, won regions and then finished strong. It was an enjoyable year."
Coach Megan Ruttler on Megan Lord: "Megan is a tremendous athlete and teammate. Her fitness level, skill level, knowledge of the game and work ethic make her very difficult to beat. She earned the respect of the Region 19 coaches last year being named Region player of the year. We're excited to have her back, setting the bar high for the talented, young players we have joining the program this year."