For senior Marie Berwinkel-Kottmann, Fresno State has given her the chance to epitomize the role of student-athlete and play soccer for a wide, supportive fan base for almost four years.
Berwinkel-Kottmann is 5-foot-11 and uses her height to the team’s advantage as a goalkeeper. She was named Mountain West Conference Defensive Player of the Week in 2016 after her shutout game against the New Mexico Lobos, the ‘Dogs’ first at-home win against New Mexico.
The 21-year-old came to Fresno from Bielefeld, Germany, after being recruited by Fresno State athletics straight out of high school. The biggest challenge with transitioning to the U.