Ashley Roese

Celebration, NCAA Tournament vs. San Diego

Ashley Roese in the non-conference match against San Diego at George Allen Field, Long Beach, Calif., Fri., Sept. 21, 2012.

Photo by: John Fajardo

Freshman Ashley Roese chips the ball past San Diego's goalkeeper for her first career goal. <i>(Photo by Jeff Sipsey)</i>

Photo by: Photo by Jeff Sipsey

Freshman Ashley Roese goes for the shot against San Diego in the NCAA Sweet 16. (Photo by Jeff Sipsey)

Photo by: Photo by Jeff Sipsey

Ashley Roese breaks through the Torero back line in the NCAA Sweet 16. (Photo by Jeff Sipsey)

Photo by: Photo by Jeff Sipsey

The 49ers celebrate after Ashely Roese scored the game-winning goal against San Diego in the NCAA Sweet 16 at UCLA's Drake Stadium. (Photo by Steven Carcano/Daily 49er)

Photo by: Steven Carcano/Daily 49er

Photo by: John Fajardo

Photo by: Steven Georges

Sophomore forward Ashley Roese scored the game-winning goal in overtime in the season opener against Arizona. (Photo by John Furjado/LBSU)

Photo by: John Fajardo

The 49ers will be making their first-ever appearance in the Elite Eight when they take on No. 3 Duke on Friday.

Photo by: John Fajardo

Photo by: Steven Georges

Position:
F
Height:
5-8
Class:
Sophomore
Major:
Pre-Biology
Hometown:
Arroyo Grande, Calif.
High School:
Arroyo Grande HS
Prev School:
Arroyo Grande HS

2012 (Sophomore): Played in 18 games, making two starts ... Scored the game-winning goal in overtime of a 2-1 season-opening victory over Arizona (Aug. 17) ... Had a career-high four attempts against the Wildcats ... Also registered three shots vs. Cal Poly on Oct. 7 ... Earned the start against Saint Francis (Aug. 24) and at BYU (Aug. 30) ... Finished the year with 13 shots, including five on target.

2011 (Freshman): Saw action in 10 games ... Played a season-high 53 minutes against San Diego in the NCAA Tournament ... Scored the game-winning goal in the 56th minute to lift the 49ers to a 1-0 victory and their first-ever appearance in the NCAA Elite Eight ... Also finished with two assists in a 6-0 win at Cal Poly.

High School: Won three letters at Arroyo Grande High School ... Garnered first-team All-Pac 7 honors as a junior ... Also lettered three years in golf and track ... Club: Played one year for the Eagles and seven years with the Madrid Soccer Club.

Personal: Majoring in pre-biology.