Keuka College

Laura Hart Puryear was a four-year member of the Keuka College Women's Soccer team and was one of the top offensive threats in program history. From Spencerport High School by way of Ellicott City, Maryland, Hart Puryear remains a fixture across most offensive categories in the Keuka College record book.

After tallying a goal and an assist over 15 games in her freshman season, Hart Puryear broke out in 1999. She ranked second on the team with eight goals and led Keuka College with eight assists during her sophomore season. She duplicated her eight goals in 2000. Five of her eight goals proved to game-winners, tied for the most in program history.

Hart Puryear saved her best season for her senior campaign. She led the College with 17 goals and eight assists in 2001. Her 42 total points led Keuka College, as well as all Rochester-area colleges. Hart Puryear was named 2001 NEAC Player of the Year while helping lead Keuka College to the NEAC Championship and the NCAA Tournament. She graduated with 35 career goals and 86 career points. Both totals ranked third at time of graduation and remain in the top ten now.