Clayton State University Athletics

Returning starter who brings mental toughness to the field … Coachable player who focuses on the task at hand … Connects well and is impact player in the midfield.

2011: Started 16 matches, played in all 18 games ... Led the team in assists and ranked 7th in the Peach Belt... Dished off two assists in win over West Alabama ... Had assists in wins against Palm Beach Atlantic, Georgia Southwestern and USC Aiken.

2010: Started all 18 games on defense.

Pre-Clayton State: Lettered her freshman season at USC Upstate under head coach Kendell Reyes … Saw action in 18 games with 14 starts, dishing out one assist.

High School/Club: Lettered four seasons in soccer at Heritage High School in Colleyville, Texas… High school head coach was Misail Tsapos … Helped pace Heritage to four straight district championships … Played club soccer for the DFN Tornados and was the team captain.

Personal: Born: March 22, 1991 in Dallas, TX … Parents are Michael and Juanita McGruder … Father Michael played college football at Kent State and nine seasons in the NFL and was a part of the New England Patriots team that advanced to Super Bowl XXXI … Sister Jenerra played college volleyball at Nova Southeastern... Hobbies are hanging out with friends and soccer ... Favorite food is grilled chicken and pasta … Athletic hero growing up was Mia Hamm … Favorite pro sports team is the New England Patriots ... Major is Business Marketing.