Salem College

FIRST YEAR (2021): Played in 17 matches, making 15 starts along the way for the Spirits … delivered one goal and handed out one assist to accrue three points … attempted three shots (two shots on goal) … integral part of a Salem defense that finished the slate with five shutouts, allowing just 30 goals, 276 shots (166 shots on goal) and 20 assists by opponents throughout the course of the 2021 season … emerged with an assist in her collegiate debut against Warren Wilson (Sept. 1) … followed that up with a goal as Salem closed out an 8-0 win over Agnes Scott (Sept. 4) … had a shot against Carolina University (Sept. 22) … mad one shot attempt against Mary Baldwin (Oct. 12).

PREP: Graduated from Woodbridge Senior High School in 2021 … a two-sport athlete that competed in junior varsity basketball (2018-19) and varsity soccer (2018-21) during her career … named as team captain and later First Team All-District in soccer in 2021 … led the Vikings’ soccer program to the district title at the conclusion of the 2018-19 campaign.

PERSONAL: Liliana Jace Payne … daughter of Simone and Daniel Payne … born on July 9, 2003 … has two siblings, Antonio and Daniel Jr. … member of National Honor Society … graduated Cum Laude from Woodbridge Senior High School … active in Student Athlete Leadership Team … took part in Student Athlete Leadership Council … participated in JROTC program … played for three Club Soccer programs over the course of the last 12 years, including Strikers Travel (2010-15), PWSL Travel (2016-19) and NVSC Travel (2019-21).