Emily Derucki

Photo by: Kylie Daniel/ Mizzou Athletics

Awards & Honors

Missouri
2024 (Freshman)

Played in 17 games with nine starts, totaling 842 minutes.
Made collegiate debut with one shot on goal in a shutout win over Missouri State (Aug. 15).
Registered two shots, including one on target, in 44 minutes against Illinois (Aug. 22).
Tallied first collegiate assist in 40 minutes versus Miami (Aug. 29).
Posted two shots in a 5-0 shutout over SEMO (Sept. 8).
Took two shots against Alabama (Sept. 26).
Fired one shot in a 2-0 win at Florida (Sept. 29).
Recorded two shots, including one on goal, versus Tennessee (Oct. 4).
Scored first career goal in a 5-0 shutout against Ole Miss (Oct. 10).
Logged one shot in a 3-1 victory over Oklahoma (Oct. 18).
Added two shots versus Texas (Oct. 24).
Tallied one shot in 36 minutes against LSU (Oct. 27).

Prep

Prepped at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo.
Named MAC All-Star Game selection.
First Team All-Conference honoree.
Earned All-District recognition.
Voted All-Region Co-Offensive Player of the Year.
Recognized as a Bob Kehoe Future Star by the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame.
United Soccer Coaches All-Midwest selection.
Helped Lafayette to a district championship and third-place finish at the state tournament.
Graduated magna cum laude.
Competed at the club level with Gallagher.

Personal

Born July 2, 2006, in Wildwood, Mo.
Daughter of Jason and Kimberly Derucki; has one brother, Nathan.
Mother, Kimberly, and relative Tom Buescher are Mizzou graduates.
Majoring in Business Finance.
Left-footed forward/wing forward.
Lists most memorable soccer moment as the first day of summer training, reuniting with teammates.
Chose Mizzou because it felt like a place she could be herself, with a staff that prioritizes player development.
In her free time, enjoys hanging out with friends.
Aspires to a future career in business or finance.
Music streaming service: Spotify.
Favorite summer 2025 songs: Trumpets (Jason Derulo), All Night (Beyoncé), XO (Beyoncé).
One thing she can’t live without: her mom (and family).
Biggest inspiration is her mother for her strength, resilience, and selflessness.