• As a Freshman (2013): Gordon appeared in 20 of 21 games as a rookie, firing seven shots and registering 602 minutes on the season...Delivered the first two shots of her career in a double overtime draw against Rice on Aug. 31 in playing a season-high 74 minutes...She was also credited with a shot in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament Championship game...Gordon was a valuable presence in the midfield with her ball-clearing and service ability, helping set up goal opportunities for the Lady Toppers on a consistent basis...She earned her first career-start on Oct. 27 against Evansville.
Christine Gordon, a 5[apos]6' midfielder, is one of three Lady Topper signees from the Carmel United Elite [apos]95 team, where she was a part of four state cup championships as well as a Region II championship. During her team[apos]s 2011 national championship run in the ECNL 'B' Flight, Gordon was invited to participate in the US Club Regional id2 camp. In addition, Gordon has played two years with the Indiana ODP State Team. Gordon paired up with club teammate Olivia Fitzgerald on the high school scene for three seasons, earning three letters at Carmel High School enroute to three conference titles and a state championship that culminated in her team earning ESPN[apos]s number one national ranking.
'Christine has incredible potential and has just touched the surface of the kind of player she will become in college,' said Neidell. 'I hope we can help her quickly learn just how good she really is and can be. She is an entertaining player who shows glimpses of brilliance in her play. She is also the kind of player who has the ability take over a game. She is fast and technical and has the versatility to play in the midfield or forward line. As a staff, we can[apos]t wait to work with Christine to help maximize her potential.'
