Sophomore goalkeeper Jenny Williams is ranked second in shutouts and fourth in goals-against average in the Ohio Valley Conference. She said her ability to focus and play out the game in her mind helps her concentrate during a match. Her brother, Jonathan

Jenny Williams doesn’t believe in setting individual goals in a team sport, which is fitting, because as Eastern’s goalkeeper, she doesn’t allow opponents to score many goals. The sophomore from Quincy made the 2006 All-OVC Newcomer team as a freshman, and currently ranks second in the conference in shutouts and fourth in goals-against average. Williams recently sat down with staff reporter Mike Mears and talked about being a “science nerd,” wanting to join the ski patrol, and being called “Oompa Loompa” by opposing fans.

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