Kim Carpenter Class: Senior Hometown: Webster, NY High School: Lady of Mercy Height: 5-1 Position: Defender/Midfielder Birthdate: 10/05/1981 Club Team: Rochester Jr. Rhinos/Greece Eclipse

Key veteran in the midfield who also filled in as a starter at outside back in 2002, as Irish coped with injuries to several defensive regulars … likely to focus more on the midfield in ’03 … has made big strides in her ability and impact throughout her four-year career … also an emerging leader and consummate team player who is ready for any role thrown her way … part of a deep midfield unit that could prove to be the key to the team’s success in 2003 … skillful and speedy player with solid all-around skills … comfortable on the ball and a proven performer under pressure … looking to become more of a consistent and well-rounded threat on the offensive end … has the field vision and touch needed to make quality runs and set up her teammates with regularity … carries a 3.41 cumulative grade-point average into her senior year, including a Dean’s List GPA in each of the last three semesters.

AS A JUNIOR: Filled key role in injury-depleted defense by making several starts at outside back, in addition to her usual midfield spot … one of five players to appear in all 21 games, with 20 starts … member of defense that allowed more than one goal just once in final eight games … assisted on Amy Warner goal that opened the season’s scoring, in 3-0 win at Providence … that pass held up as her only official assist of the season, with several other plays that sparked goal-scoring sequences … came off the bench in 1-0 loss to eventual national champion Portland … played both midfield and right back in pair of wins at Maryland’s Fila Classic … helped defense hold seven of final eight opponents to 0-1 goals … her pass down the right flank led to game’s only goal in win over Michigan, with Katie Thorlakson then sending cross that led to failed clearance and Amanda Guertin goal … had strong all-around game at right back in NCAA second-round win over Purdue (3-1), setting up first goal in that game with another pass to Thorlakson (Guertin then took a thru-ball into the box and used her dribbling skills to avoid the ’keeper before knocking in her own rebound) … filled high midfield role in 2003 spring exhibition win over the Mexican National Team (3-1).

AS A SOPHOMORE: Appeared in 14 of 21 games as one of team's top midfielders off the bench … scored in team’s biggest offensive game of the season (7-0 vs. St. John’s) … converted in traffic for a 6-0 lead in that game, after Amanda Guertin's rightside corner kick … played in Key Bank Classic wins over Penn State and Hartford and in showdown at BIG EAST rival Connecticut … saw postseason action vs. Boston College (BIG EAST semifinals) and in NCAA games vs. Eastern Illinois and Cincinnati … had impressive game as attacking midfielder in 3-2 win over Mexican National Team during 2002 spring, knocking in a loose ball to forge 1-1 tie (she also scored in 6-0 spring win at Marquette).

AS A FRESHMAN: Appeared in 10 games as reserve defender/midfielder … scored in 8-0 win at Georgetown, knocking in deflected Ali Lovelace shot … appeared in opening win over Detroit (6-0) and 5-1 win over Providence … also played in wins over Rutgers (2-0), GU and at Villanova (1-0) … saw action in 0-0 game at BIG EAST rival Connecticut and final regular-season win at Michigan (5-1) … gained postseason experience in 3-0 BIG EAST Tournament wins over Miami and Boston College … had solid showing as a starting defender in 2001 spring scrimmage vs. Mexican National Team (2-1).

PREP & PERSONAL: Five-year starter at Our Lady of Mercy High School, joining team in eighth grade … three-time all-state selection (first team as a junior and senior) … two-year team captain and MVP … attended Olympic Development Program regional camp from 1995-99 and selected to regional pool in 1997 … part of state ODP from 1995-99 … helped team win two conference crowns and reach state final as a sophomore … prep teammate of former Florida All-America forward Abby Wambach … earned three letters in basketball, serving as two-year team captain … brother Sean played soccer at Cortland State … brother Brian is a 1998 Notre Dame graduate and was member of student manager program … two cousins and an uncle also graduated from Notre Dame … member of National Honor Society … daughter of Bob and Kathi Carpenter … full name is Kimberly Patricia Carpenter … born Oct. 5, 1981, in Evansville, Ind. … a pre-professional studies major in the College of Science.