Meet the Women's Soccer Newcomers: Tiernny Wiltshire
Sep 08 | Women's Soccer
PISCATAWAY, N.J. - Rutgers women's soccer welcomes 13 new faces to the program following the Scarlet Knights' first trip to the NCAA Women's College Cup last year. ScarletKnights.com caught up with all 13 RU newcomers for brief Q&A sessions to introduce them to the RU community. This installment features Elmer, New Jersey, native, Tiernny Wiltshire.
Tiernny Wiltshire
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Elmer, New Jersey • Shattuck St. Mary's
Prior to Rutgers: A standout three-sport athlete at Shattuck St. Mary's HS … scored 26 goals and tallied 17 assists in three years with Schalick soccer … twice named all-state … earned first team all-county laurels three times in her career … also ran three years of varsity track, qualifying for sectionals, states, and the NJSIAA Meet of Champions in the 4x100m, 4x400m, and 400m … helped her team to a sectional state championship in the 4x100m in 2015 … a two-time first team all-county selection in basketball.
Personal: Daughter of Brandi Wiltshire-Murray and Linval Lewis … has four siblings: Tyriq Wiltshire, Tayley Murray, Tallen Murray, and Jasmine Lewis … undecided major.
SK.com: Why did you choose Rutgers?
Tierney Wiltshire: As soon as I met with the coaches and explored the campus, I knew that this was my second home. I never second guessed my decision to come here because I knew that God gave me this opportunity for a reason. I couldn't skip out on a chance like this to become something great as an individual and with a group of people. It's a welcoming home that allows the best to excel in their craft. I fell in love with the people and of course the campus. The overall emotion of excitement that filled my body when I knew this would be my home for the next four years is unexplainable.
Scarletknights.com: When did you first start playing soccer?
TW: I've played soccer since I was four years old.
SK.com: Who was your biggest soccer influence?
TW: My older brother, he played, and that's what led me into the sport. He stopped playing around eighth grade and I just kept going with it.
SK.com: What is your best soccer memory?
TW: I remember it was the state cup final and we were down two goals in the first half. I scored on an upper 90 shot to make it 2-1, then assisted on a goal and assisted again and we won the game.
SK.com: Do you have a favorite soccer player?
TW: I like Megan Rapinoe. Just her style of play and how consistent she is on and off the ball and stuff like that.
SK.com: What did you know about Rutgers prior to committing?
TW: I knew about the school but when I committed it wasn't as big as it is now. When I visited, I just fell in love with the campus and how family oriented the school is.
SK.com: What do you think about Rutgers so far?
TW: I'm happy to be a part of the program and I'm really excited to see how much this team will grow and become successful.
SK.com: What are your personal goals for the upcoming season?
TW: Just to live up to the expectations the coaches have for me.
SK.com: What is your favorite TV show, music, food?
TW: My favorite food is pizza - pepperoni. I love listenting to Future and my favorite TV show is Friends.
SK.com: What are your hobbies outside of playing soccer?
TW: I like to eat and I like to shop a lot.
SK.com: If you could excel at any other sport, what would it be?
TW: Probably track and field; the 400 because I always ran the 400.
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