FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) – North Dakota State University women’s soccer head coach Mike Regan announced Friday, April 3, the addition of transfer Katelyn Barner to the team. Barner, a midfielder, joins the Bison after playing last year at Wyoming.
Barner appeared in 12 matches for the Cowgirls as a freshman. She recorded five shots, including three on goal. She had a season-high two shots, both coming on goal, in a double overtime tie against San Jose State on Oct. 11.
A native of Highlands Ranch, Colo., Barner will have three years of eligibility with the Bison. At Thunderridge High School, Barner earned four varsity letters and was a four-time all-league selection, including two first team nods. She scored 17 goals and had 23 assists in her high school career, including five goals and 10 assists as a senior.
Barner becomes the 12th member of the latest recruiting class for the Bison. The Bison added Southern Illinois transfer Sofia Howe, a goalkeeper, in January. NDSU signed Jessica Hanley, a defender/midfielder from Plymouth, Minn.; Kaitlyn Hanson, a defender/midfielder from Lakeville, Minn.; Ashleigh Heely, a midfielder from Torrance, Calif.; Kelsey Kallio, a forward/defender/midfielder from Lino Lakes, Minn.; Reagan Klose, a forward/defender/midfielder from Bartlesville, Okla.; Olivia Lovick, a forward/midfielder from Lino Lakes, Minn.; Alicia Nead, a midfielder from Highlands Ranch, Colo.; Aliya Owens, a midfielder from Omaha, Neb.; Katrina Patscot, a defender/midfielder from Wales, Wis. and Abby Wilkinson, a goalkeeper from Littleton, Colo. on Nov. 13.