Transferred to Eastern in the fall of 2017 after playing soccer in 2016-17 at Division III Union College... midfielder saw time in 14 of 18 matches, starting three (in succession early in the season) and scoring both of her goals Oct. 1 at John Jay College... Dutchwomen finished 8-6-4 overall, 3-2-3 in the Liberty League and lost in the first round (semifinals) of the league tournament...
2020: Co-captain... started all four of the matches in a 2-2 season and led the team in virtually every individual statistical category... had 17 goals (40 percent of the team's total) and 18 points, with 22 ground balls, 20 draw controls and 21 caused turnover... had the golden goal 11 minutes into sudden death -- her fifth goal of the match -- in a 9-8 win at Curry College March 3... also had five goals on five shots along with seven ground balls and seven caused turnovers in the season-finale March 11 in a 14-2 home win over Mitchell College... Eastern Outstanding Scholar-Athlete and Little East Conference All-Academic Team...
2019: As a second-year member on the team, earned second varsity letter…LEC Second-Team…LEC Academic Honor Roll…E-Club Scholar Athlete Award...started in 17 games, scoring27 goals and 7 assists for 34 points…lead the team with 52 ground balls…lead the team in winning 40 draw controls and having 30 caused turnovers…in LEC regular season, started in 6 games, scoring 11 goals and 4 assists for 15 points…had 19 ground balls…won 16 draw controls and had 10 caused turnovers…started in 6 home games, scoring 18 goals and 3 assists for 21 points…had 19 ground balls…won 17 draw controls and had 11 caused turnovers…had a season high of 6 goals against Castleton on April 13th…had a season high of 7 ground balls against Fitchburg St. on April 11th…had a season high of 5 caused turnovers against two different teams…
2018: First year member of the program... first year varsity letter winner...LEC Rookie of the Year… All LEC Second Team selection…appeared in 18 games with 18 starts… had 31 goals with 7 assists for 38 points… had 58 shots… had 54 draw controls and 34 caused turnovers… had a season high 6 points against Worcester State on April 3rd… had season high 5 goals against Keene State College on April 21st and against Fitchburg State on April 10th… had a season high 6 ground balls 3 times…had a season high 7 draw controls against UMass Dartmouth on April 28th…
High School: Four-year starter in lacrosse (at midfield) and soccer... in lacrosse, three-time all-conference and two-time team MVP, and in soccer, two-time all-conference and two-time team MVP... ... helped lacrosse team to second round of state tournament twice... two-sport senior captain... four-time All-Academic and junior selection to National Honor Society...
PERSONAL: Born Tristan L. Kijak October 29, 1998… Parents: Kathy and Mike… Siblings: Kevin, Bethany, Emily, Kaitlyn… Major: Biology… Career plans: Pediatric oncology nurse practitioner… Residence: Windsor, CT…
TRISTAN...REVEALED
If you could live anywhere you wanted to, where would you live? Iceland
If you could have any animal as a pet, what would it be?
Best vacation you’ve ever been on? World Cup in Sweden
What is your absolute favorite holiday? Christmas
What is something you used to do/wear that you're embarrassed about now?Neon orange shirts
What is your least favorite chore? Sweeping the floor
What movie or TV character would you most want to change places with for a week? ‘Rapunzel’ from Tangled
What is your ultimate dream job? Pediatric Acute Oncology Nurse Practitioner
My most overused phrase: “Literally”
My favorite moment playing sports: Winning against Keene State on Senior Day sophomore year
Pet peeve: Saying “like” all the time
Biggest waste of money: Designer clothes
