A 2007 USA Rugby All-America selection, Burkhardt was part of the inaugural women's rugby team at the school to be elevated to varsity status. She led the team in scoring her junior and senior seasons and still ranks among the Top 10 in four different categories. Her 39 career trys ranks fifth all-time at WCU while her 203 career points ranks ninth. Her 17 trys her senior year still ranks seventh all-time in a single season at the school as well.