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Elise Graf

Class:
Senior
Height:
5-1
Hometown:
Havre De Grace, Md.
Position:
MF/D
Prev School:
C. Milton Wright High School

2024 (Jr.)

Two-time Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week (Oct. 22, Nov. 5)
Started all 21 games, playing over 1,500 minutes
Recorded one goal and three assists
Earned first career goal in a 4-0 victory over Kennesaw State on Nov. 1
Recorded three straight games with an assist from Aug. 22-Aug. 30, including her first career assist in a 2-1 triumph over VCU (Aug. 22)
Led Liberty defense that ranked No. 12 in the country with a 0.619 goals-against average
Tallied six games playing a full 90 minutes
Recognized on the 2025 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District team
Included on CUSA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll

2023 (So.)

Appeared in all 20 games, making five starts
Recognized on the 2023 CSC Academic All-District Women’s Soccer team
Made a start and played full 90 minutes against Georgia in the first round of NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship
Selected as the Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 12, helping lead the team to hold Marshall without a shot in a 2-0 victory
Played over 880 minutes in the season
Included on CUSA Academic Honor Roll

2022 (Fr.)

Appeared in 16 games
Played a season-high 49 minutes against Campbell (8/28)
Recorded one shot on goal in her Liberty debut versus Appalachian State on (8/8)
Included on ASUN Academic Honor Roll

Prep

A multi-sport athlete, Graf also ran track at C. Milton Wright High School
Under head coach Andrew Harrel, Graf was a captain at C. Milton Wright where she scored four goals along with an assist where she was a First Team All-Conference selection
Graf also played club soccer for Pipeline Soccer Club in the ECNL

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
Liberty was the right place for me because of the team culture, the high standard of their athletics, my career path, and the facilities.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
Take a moment for a deep breath, to quiet my mind, with my palms opened and listen for Gods words of encouragement. Then a couple of sprints and backwards shuffle before the first whistle blows.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My dad inspired me because he works really hard and is already busy to provide for our family. He’s always taking on projects and helping people.
Also, my first club soccer coach inspired me because she pushed me to be the best player I could be and is the reason I am a college athlete.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Beating Virginia tech 2-1 at VT and being ranked top 25.

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I picked #2 which is important to me because God is first and I am second.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Steak, Caesar salad, and parsley potatoes

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
iMessages is the app I check first.

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Line dancing, as well as outdoor activities like four wheeling, hiking, and hammocking are a few of my favorites.

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have a Springer Spaniel dog named Charlie.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Carli Lloyd.

What is your favorite possession and why?
My car because my dad and I have done modifications together and it’s a way we can hangout and connect.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Dirt Road Anthem by Jason Aldean

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
My dream vacation spot is Greece because of the clear blue water white buildings on the side of the mountain.