Feb. 20, 2008

GREENVILLE, N.C.--The East Carolina University's Women's Soccer Program announced that Meagan Davis (Mesa, AZ) has signed a National Letter of Intent and will join the Pirates in 2008. Davis is the eighth student-athlete to sign a National Letter of Intent with the Pirates. The class also includes Jessica Woodward (Wake Forest, N.C.), Stephanie Shaw (Knightdale, N.C.), Rachel Fuller (Coppell, Texas), Leah Bagonis (Wallingford, Penn.), Kendall Booth (Epping, N.H.), Amanda Malkiewicz (Forked River, N.J.) and Amanda Windsor (Temecula, Calif.).

Meagan Davis - Midfield - 5'7" - Mesa, Ariz.

Meagan was a member of the Arizona Olympic Development Program (ODP) team from 2002-2004 and captained the team in 2004. Meagan joins the Pirates as a transfer from Chandler-Gilbert Community College where she as named a NSCAA First Team All-American while serving as a captain for her team. Meagan played for the ASUSC 88 Blackhawks club team coached by Laila Modi. Her team was Arizona State Cup Finalists (2005) and Third Place finishers (2006). Meagan also played for Highland High School coached by Jonathan Berzins. She was named First Team All-State and offensive Player of the Year (senior year) Second Team All-Region (sophomore year), First Team All-Region (sophomore-senior year), and All-State honorable mention (junior year).

Reason I chose the Pirates: "I knew the moment I set foot on campus that I would love ECU. Everything was absolutely amazing. I can't wait to become a part of the Pirate Family!"

Coach Donnenwirth's Comments: "Meagan lives and breathes soccer. She is a workhorse on the field and a good 1v1 player. She has a very good tactical sense, which makes her very versatile and she can play various positions."