Oct. 11, 2000

MILWAUKEE-The UWM women's soccer team will honor former player Lisa Krzykowski by retiring her No. 21 jersey in a short ceremony prior to kickoff of the Panthers' 10 a.m. game against Butler on Sunday at Engelmann Field. Joining Krzykowski in the pregame ceremony will be her family, UWM's coaching staff, and former Panther teammates.

"We were very fortunate to have a player like Lisa Krzykowski in our program. While our most gifted athlete, Lisa was also our hardest worker. She elevated our program to a higher level and has helped us keep it there by setting an example for all who followed. She rewrote our record books and helped lead the Panthers to our greatest heights in the history of the program. As a student, an athlete, and a person, Lisa represented UWM with the highest standards and her contributions will live on forever," said UWM coach Michael Moynihan.

Krzykowski was a member of the Panther squad from 1994-1997, including the 1997 team that went to the NCAA tournament. She ended her illustrious career as UWM's all-time leading scorer with 141 points (57 goals, 27 assists). She holds school records in: Goals scored in a season (16) in 1995 and 1997, assists in a season (12) in 1996, assists in a game (5) on October 18, 1996, points in a season (39) in 1997.

The Cedarburg native has received numerous accolades in recognition of her outstanding athletic performances. Among the many awards, she was: Selected to NSCAA All-West region as a freshman (1994), selected to the NSCAA and Soccerbuzz All-Great Lakes Region first team (1995, 1997), selected to the NSCAA All-Great Lakes Region second team (1996), twice the MCC Player of the Year (1995, 1997), a three-time first team All-Conference member (1995, 1996, 1997), twice the MCC Tournament MVP (1995, 1997), named to the MCC All-Newcomer team and All-MCC second team (1994).

Sunday's game will conclude the Panthers' home season as they take on Butler in a conference match-up. Seniors on the women's soccer team will also be honored prior to kickoff. UWM sits at top of the MCC with a 3-0 record and are 7-5-1 overall.