2007: The freshman centerback was named to the United Soccer Conference third team. ... Borth stood out on both ends of the field. Tall, strong and fast, she was a key player in NJIT's defensive revival. On offense, her 5-foot-10 height made her a threat in the air and her booming right foot made her dangerous from 35 yards on in.

Prior to NJIT: Two-time all-city selection and also all-league, playing for Thomas Jefferson High in Auburn, WA. Her teams won the South Puget Sound League crown in both 2005 and 2006 ... club team was Dosvedanya Soccer Club ... ODP goalkeeper in 2002-03 ... four-year varsity basketball player in high school and was team MVP and Defensive Player of the Year.

Personal: Michelle Anne Borth ... daughter of Paul and Jean Borth ... outstanding student who was in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, an elite academic program that is offered in 125 countries. Also a member of the state math team ... architecture major ... born 10/4/88 in Federal Way, WA.