Hall of Fame
Two-plus decades following her decorated playing career, McWilliams still holds career records for most points (135) and goals scored (54) by a Cornell soccer player of either gender. Her 27 career assists rank No. 6 in program history.
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The San Diego, Calif., native was twice named First Team All-Iowa Conference (1997 and 1998) as a midfielder. McWilliams accumulated 47 points during the 1998 season, for which she was tabbed Second Team All-Central Region by the National Soccer Coaches Association.
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McWilliams directed the Rams to their first winning season in 1997 with a 10-9 mark. The following fall, she was the catalyst on the 1998 squad that established a program benchmark for wins in a season at 15-5. The Rams climbed into the region's top 10 rankings for the first time and finished 9-2 in the IIAC.
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McWilliams helped spear a major turnaround for Cornell women's soccer, which won 39 matches during her four seasons. The Rams went 2-13 in the season prior to McWilliams' arrival on campus.
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McWilliams also excelled on the track as the former school-record holder in the 600-meter run and 4x800 relay. She was selected Cornell's First-Year Female Athlete of the Year in 1997, and Cornell's Sportswoman of the Year in 2000.