SEATTLE (May 4) – Carolyn Nason, a freshman defender who started for Metro State (Co.) conference and regional championship team last fall, has committed to joining the Seattle Pacific University women’s soccer program next fall.

Nason, who will be a sophomore, started 22 games for the Roadrunners, who led the NCAA in shutout percentage (.740, 17 total) and advanced to the Division II quarterfinal stage. Nason scored two goals from her left back position, including a strike against Central Oklahoma in the Midwest Regional. She played alongside her older sister, Kristin, a senior defender for the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference champions. The Metro State defense allowed only nine goals. The Roadrunners went 21-1-1 and were ranked No. 1 in the nation for six weeks.

At Broomfield High School in Lafayette, Colo., Nason was a Skyline League MVP and all-state selection. The Eagles made the state semifinals three times. She also played for Northglenn’s Colorado Xtreme.

Nason joins a Seattle Pacific program which was 17-2-2 and finished No. 10 among NCAA Division II teams. The Falcons won their second straight Great Northwest Athletic Conference championship and advanced to the NCAA tournament for the first time. They lost just one starter to graduation.

Coach Chuck Sekyra’s recruiting for 2004 is now complete. Earlier, SPU received commitments from high school seniors Sarah Martinez, Tricia Loomis, Kara Hamby and Jeanne Webster.