2011: Saw regular playing time for first time in career ... started 22 of team's 31 games ... split time in cage with freshman Rena Heim ... led squad with 126 saves and 552 minutes played ... fourth on team with 28 steals ... posted season-high nine saves in February loss to George Washington ... season-high four steals came in opener vs. Claremont-Mudd-Scripps.

2010: Spent a second year as a backup goalie behind all-conference selection Alison Carter ... made six appearances and posted 20 saves ... started game vs. Chapman and posted season-high seven saves and two steals in 14-6 victory ... strong .714 save percentage overall ... four multi-save outings ... earned team's inaugural Coach's Award.

2009: Served as a backup goalkeeper ... saw action in 10 games with one start ... the one start came in a nationally televised 9-7 win at Princeton in late March ... stopped season high-tying seven shots in that contest ... also had seven saves vs. Arizona State in second career appearance ... season-high three steals also came in start at Princeton.

Before Bucknell: Graduated from Montebello High School in 2008 ... earned letters in water polo and swimming ... three-time all-league selection in water polo ... named all-area twice ... named J.O. First Team All-America in 2002 and 2007 ... San Diego County Cup MVP in 2004 ... San Gabriel Valley All-Star ... San Gabriel Valley John Hale Sportsmanship Award winner in 2008 ... earned team's Most Inspirational and Hardest Worker awards ... named a Distinguished Student-Athlete.

Personal: Brittany Alexandra Connell ... born Aug. 12, 1990 in Monterey Park, Calif. ... daughter of Margaret and Brian Connell ... majoring in English.