the trailblazing Gamecocks kicker who turned one perfect night into NCAA history
Ashley Martin’s defining Jacksonville State moment came in the 2001 season, when she calmly hit 3-for-3 on extra points in a 72-10 win over Cumberland and became the first woman to play and score in an NCAA Division I football game.[1][3] Her differentiator wasn’t just leg strength—it was poise under a spotlight most players never face, plus the athletic versatility that also made her a standout soccer scorer at JSU.[3][5] If you want a kicker with historic composure and big-stage confidence, she’s a name that still hits hard.
