Krystin Wilson (2018) - Hall of Fame - University of Akron Athletics

Krystin Wilson

Induction:
2018
Class:
2008

2004-07
Goalkeeper

As a first-team All-MAC honoree and three-time All-MAC Academic selection, Krystin Wilson Ross is the first student-athlete from the women’s soccer program to be inducted into the Akron Sports Hall of Fame. Akron women’s soccer began in 2001.

Wilson earned three letters as UA’s goalkeeper from 2004-07. She was the second player in the program’s history to be named to the MAC’s first team in 2007 and was the first since 2003. She was the second player in the program’s history to be named to the MAC’s first team in 2007 and was the first since 2003. Wilson closed out her three-year career as the program’s leader in saves (213), goals against average (1.15), shutouts (18) and wins (21). She also had high season marks of 10 wins in 2006, 84 saves, six ties, goals against average of 1.02 and seven shutouts in 2007.

Wilson earned a bachelor’s degree in management marketing with a minor in international business from Akron in 2008.

“I received an education and the support of a network to help open doors and kickstart my career. Additionally, the lessons I learned both on and off the field helped to shape who I am both personally and professionally. Hard work and time management were required to successfully navigate life as a student athlete at the University of Akron, these lessons continue to serve as a prominent part of success in my day-to-day life.”