Rakhi Patel

	Position:	Defender
	Height:	5-5
	Hometown:	West Hills, CA
	High School:	Chaminade College Preparatory
	Major:	Biology
	Parents:	Ajit & Rita

Senior (2006):

Patel made five appearances for the Eagles in 2006, starting one game during the season.  The senior recorded one assist during the season, helping Emory to a 12-0 victory over Mary Baldwin College (Va.).  She took one shot on goal during the season.

Junior (2005):

An Oxford College of Emory transferee, junior Rahki Patel was one of three Eagles to start all 18 games. Playing on the right wing in the defense, Patel was part of a defense that earned 13 shutouts, third most in Emory history, including seven straight shutouts to open the season. The defense did not give up a lead all season and did not allow a goal when the Eagles scored first (11 games). The defense posted a 7-1 record in games decided by one goal and was 4-0-2 in overtime games.

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Quote:

"Emory Soccer is such a unique and exciting experience. It has given me the opportunity to meet an amazing group of girls, travel all over the country, and most importantly, to help me maintain a balance between my academics and extracurriculars. This was definitely the best decision I made!"