Gannon University Athletics

Hilker returns as one of Gannon’s starting attackers in 2016 … has started matches every year she has played.

2015: Was one of six Lady Knights to start all 17 matches … named a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Scholar-Athlete … received the NCAA Division II Athletics Directors Association (ADA) Academic Achievement Award … named to the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Academic Honor Roll … finished fourth on the team in goals (23), fifth in points (30) and sixth in ground balls (26) … recorded multiple goals in a match seven times … concluded the campaign with season-highs in goals (4), assists (3) and points (7) during a 16-11 victory against Kutztown … produced two goals, two assists, four points and a season-high four ground balls during an 18-7 win against Lake Erie … tied her season-high in ground balls (4) during a 14-6 victory against East Stroudsburg … added two goals and one assist against the Warriors … picked up multiple ground balls in a match seven times … won her only three draw controls during a 13-8 win at Edinboro … chipped in two goals and two ground balls against the Fighting Scots … scored the game-winning goal at Shippensburg … was forced into goalie pads for the first time in her career against Millersville due to a pre-match injury, leading Gannon to a 15-13 victory … recorded six saves between the pipes and caused a season-best two turnovers.

2014: Did not play … named a PSAC Scholar-Athlete … received the NCAA Division II ADA Academic Achievement Award.

2013: Saw action in every match as a true freshman, starting six … named a PSAC Scholar-Athlete … was one of seven Lady Knights to reach double digits in goals (11) … started the first three matches of her collegiate career … produced her first career goal during a 19-17 victory against Regis (Colo.) in the second match of the season … scored multiple goals in a match three times, helping Gannon win every contest … netted the game-winner during a 19-9 win against Notre Dame (Ohio) … dished out her first career assist during a 20-8 victory against Millersville … led Gannon to a 7-2 record when recording a point … picked up a season-high three ground balls during road contests at Tiffin and West Chester … won her first career draw control during a 19-8 win at Tiffin … caused a season-high two turnovers, picked up two ground balls and scored a goal during a 17-8 win against Edinboro.

High School: Played for coaches Bryan Hanke, Christine Comeau and former Gannon standout Jessica Lee with the Oshawa Lady Blue Knights club team … was a two-sport athlete, being named Most Valuable Player in lacrosse and field hockey … helped Clarington Central win six Provincial Championships … was a five-year letterwinner … named to the honor roll … was a member of the U19 Team Canada squad.

Personal: Advertising Communications major … has one brother … is the daughter of Julie and Dan … serves as a Junior Ambassador at Gannon … is a member of the Gannon Advertising and Promotions Club … serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the school newspaper The Gannon Knight, as well as the Advertising and Business Manager.