Northern Kentucky University Athletics

• Played in and started 18 matches for the Norse 
• Played 1,435 minutes on the year 
• Scored one goal and registered two assists 
• Lone goal was game winner vs. Bellarmine (9/12)

• Wiefering joins NKU after playing two seasons with fellow Horizon League member Wisconsin-Green Bay.
• During the spring of 2021, she started in all six games she appeared in totaling two points, nine shots, three shots on goal in 491 minutes played.
• Wiefering recorded her first collegiate goal on March 10 against Detroit Mercy.
• The fall of 2021 saw Wiefering starting in 14 overall games, while appearing in 15 total. She totaled two assists and two points while posting 16 overall shots, four of which were on goal.

• A 5-foot-5 forward, Wiefering is from Fort Thomas, Kentucky where she attended Highlands High School.
• Her high school career was full of accolades which included being named best offensive player, most points (sophomore season), 110% award, Second Team All-State, First Team All-State, All-District selection, and was an All-Region selection. 
• Played for the club organization Cincinnati Development Academy (CDA), located in Cincinnati, Ohio prior to attending UW-Green Bay. 
• Wiefering will look to pursue a Psychology degree while attending Northern Kentucky. 

SHEEHAN ON WIEFERING
"Maria is a two-year starter in the Horizon League and has beneficial college experience.  Maria is a versatile player who will be very fit.  She also brings a level of toughness in her playing style."