Gannon University Athletics

Career Accolades

• D2CCA All-Atlantic Region Second Team (2024)
• All-PSAC First Team (2023) (2024)
• D2 ADA Academic Achievement Award Winner (2024-25)
• PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2023, 2024)

2024: Shepard earned First Team All-PSAC West honors for the second consecutive season and was also selected for the All-Atlantic Region Second Team in 2024… She played in 19 matches, making 15 starts, and was a key figure on Gannon’s strong back line…Shepard provided a steady presence in front of goalkeeper Morgan Sinan and helped anchor one of the top defensive units in the region…
After overcoming an early-season injury, she returned to form during the PSAC schedule, asserting herself as a stopper who consistently disrupted opposing attacks…With excellent ball skills and tactical awareness, Shepard has been a stabilizing force for the Golden Knights’ defense throughout her first two seasons…She was one of only three Gannon sophomores—alongside Brooklyn Respecki and Grace Emanuel—to earn All-PSAC First Team honors in their first two seasons.

2023: Started all 25 games and was a defensive standout for Gannon as a freshman. ... Earned All-PSAC First Team honors. ... Scored her first collegiate goal in her first Gannon game as the Golden Knights tied Concord 2-2 in the 2023 season opener. ... Had an assist in a 6-0 win over Pitt-Johnstown on Sept. 11. ... Scored a goal to tie the game at 1-1 in the second half before Gannon went on to a 3-1 win over Seton Hlll on Oct. 28. ... Gave Gannon a 3-2 lead with a second-half goal in GU's 4-2 win over Slippery Rock in the PSAC quarterfinals. ... Finished the season with three goals, one assist, and seven points. ... Earned PSAC Scholar-Athlete status. 

High school: Starred at McDowell High School for coach Jay Perkins. ... Was a four-year varsity starter and was McDowell's defensive MVP for three consecutive years. ... Named all-region four years in a row and was all-conference three years in a row. ... Graduated among the top 10 in a class for 540 students. 

Personal: Majoring in Physicians Assistant. ... Daughter of Michael and Catherine Shepard. ... Has a brother, Matt.