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Grace Workman

Class:
Redshirt Junior
Height:
5-7
Hometown:
Greenville, S.C.
Position:
GK
Prev School:
Longwood, James L Mann HS

2024 (RS So.)

Selected to the 2024 Conference USA All-Conference second team
Named the CUSA Player of the Week on Oct. 15
Started a team-leading 12 games as goalkeeper with 19 total appearances
Earned an 11-2-2 record with five goals allowed and a 0.43 goals-against average (GAA)
Finished No. 6 in the country and led the CUSA with a 0.435 GAA
Totaled over 1,000 minutes in goal, recording 26 saves on 81 shots, earning a 0.839 save percentage
Wrapped season ranked No. 27 nationally and paced the CUSA with a 0.839 save percentage
Collected three individual shutouts
Played a part in six combined shutouts with goalkeeper Peyton Huber
Earned three separate streaks of at least four games without allowing a goal
Did not allow a goal across over 270 minutes of play from Sept. 1-Sept. 19
Recorded a season-high six saves on six shots in 45 minutes played in a 2-1 victory over Middle Tennessee State (Oct. 27)
Allowed three goals in eight CUSA regular season contests
Started and played all 90 minutes in two CUSA championship contests
Earned a 90-minute shutout in the CUSA Championship Semifinal 1-0 triumph over New Mexico State.
Allowed just a penalty goal in the CUSA Final in a 1-0 loss at FIU
Included on CUSA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll

Previous School

Attended Longwood from 2022-23, redshirted in 2023
Appeared in one game and made one save on Aug. 21 against UMBC in her true freshman season

Prep

Attended J.L. Mann High School where she was a four-year starter
Totaled 46 shutouts in her high school career
Helped lead her team to the state title in 2019 and the final in 2021
Named to the All-State team and played in the Carolina Classic All-Star game in 2022
A multi-sport athlete, also lettered in track in her senior year

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
God’s plan! Everything fell into line when I came to the transfer portal and was recruited.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
Pray before and after to stay calm! I also dance during warmups to stay loose.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
Caroline Conti, India Trotter, and my family all inspire me. They all work hard for the glory of the kingdom.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
When my high school team won the state championship.

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I wear 0 because that’s how many goals I want to be scored on me!

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Dinner is my favorite, ground beef or steak with anything. The most nutrient dense food!

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
I open the Bible app first every day!

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
I like lifting, cooking, and traveling.

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have two Golden Doodles named Bo and Dak!

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Cam Newton.

What is your favorite possession and why?
My Bible! It’s God’s word!

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
The National Anthem.

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
I would love to go to Costa Rica for the surfing and beaches!