Dru Drake

AS A SOPHOMORE (2023): Made a career-high 17 appearances for the Gamecocks including both games of the NCAA Tournament…tallied a shot in South Carolina’s home opener 6-0 shutout of Jacksonville (Aug. 20)…played a career-high 37 minutes in the SEC opener against Vanderbilt (Sept. 15) where the Gamecocks won 3-1…SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll…

AS A FRESHMAN (2022): Made 13 appearances as a freshman…tallied a season-high 30 minutes and assist in game against East Carolina (Aug. 21)…played a total of 180 minutes…made appearance in South Carolina’s 6-1 win over No. 18 Tennessee (Oct. 23)…

PRE COLLEGE: Selected for the U18/U19 Women’s National Team Virtual Camp in 2021… Selected to participate in the Girls Academy League Mid Atlantic Talent ID camp and Youth National Team New Jersey Regional ID Camp… Has been incited to attend U.S. Soccer National Identification Centers for four years straight…Participated in Washington Spirit ADP Event (2020)… National finalist in 2021 with her club program in addition to being three-time National Playoff qualifiers… Three-time conference champion and two-time WAGS Champion…

PERSONAL: Member of National Junior Honor Society…Daughter of Rob and Diane Dru… Father played at Wright State, then four seasons professionally between the Dayton Dynamo (NPSL) and New Orleans (A-League)…Mother played at Dayton and six professional seasons with the Raleigh Wings (USISL) and Maryland Pride (WPSL)…Mother was head women’s soccer coach at Georgetown and George Mason for over 15 years, now works with U.S. Soccer Federation…

Chose the University of South Carolina because: “It was a perfect fit on and off the field.  felt the coaching staff utilized my position as an attacking outside back. The family-like team culture as well as the outstanding athletic facilities and luxuries are also what attracted me to become a Gamecock.”