UIndy Athletics

Rachel Ortell wrapped up her first season on the Greyhound sideline this past spring, helping lead UIndy to an 18-2 overall record and its second straight NCAA Midwest regional berth. 

Ortell mentored rookie netminder Cassidy King, who was named the GLIAC Goalkeeper of the Year and GLIAC Freshman of the Year after a tremendous spring season. King also earned IWLCA Second-Team All-Region accolades, the first goalie in UIndy history to do so. King ranked second in NCAA Division II in goals-against average (GAA), allowing just 6.10 opponent scores each appearance. 

Ortell came to the Circle City after a historic career at Lindenwood, where she was named an IWLCA third-team All-American her final two seasons. Ortell was named the RMAC Goalie of the Year all four seasons she was a Lion, as well as an all-region performer each of her four years. 

Between the pipes, the Ellicott, Md. native racked up 59 career wins and made three straight trips to the NCAA Division II semifinals. Ortell played nearly 3,500 minutes at Lindenwood, finishing with a career save percentage of .477 and 473 career saves. She recorded an 8.20 goals against average in 71 contests. 

Ortell plans to study Strategic Leadership at UIndy.