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Bio

As a Junior in 2008:
Played in all 20 games for the Ravens, including 19 starts...Tied a program single-season record with six assists...Finished 10th in the Northeast-10 Conference in assists per game (0.83)...Led the team in points (16), assists (six) and shots (38); tied for the team lead in goals (five); ranked second on the team in shots on goal (21)...Recorded one game-winning goal...Scored a goal against C.W. Post on 8/30...Named to the Northeast-10 Conference Weekly Honor Roll for the week ending on 9/1...Tallied an assist at Southern Connecticut State on 9/2...Collected a goal and an assist against Merrimack on 9/6...Named to the Northeast-10 Conference Weekly Honor Roll for the week ending on 9/7...Scored the game-winning goal and added an assist at American International on 9/18...Posted an assist against Southern Connecticut State on 9/30...Recorded an assist at Merrimack on 10/4...Dished out an assist at Assumption on 10/10...Netted a goal against American International on 10/16...Scored a goal in the quarterfinal round of the Northeast-10 Conference Championships at Southern Connecticut State on 10/29...Named to the Northeast-10 Conference Weekly Honor Roll for the week ending on 11/2.

As a Sophomore in 2007: One of three players to start all 19 games for the Ravens. Finished second on the team in all offensive categories with four goals and four assists for 12 points. Sent the game into overtime with a second-half goal against Assumption (9/1). Also scored a second-half goal in an overtime loss to American International (9/8). Assisted on Stephanie Howard's game-winner and added an insurance tally in a win over Saint Anselm (10/4). Recorded her first career two-assist game against Saint Michael's (10/10).

As a Freshman in 2006: Played in 16 games as a freshman, making 11 starts at forward. Scored her first collegiate goal in her first collegiate match, a 4-3 win over Assumption (9/14). Also scored once in the team's final home game against Bryant (10/26).

Before Franklin Pierce: 2006 graduate of Bellingham High School. Three-sport standout in field hockey, basketball, and softball. Captained the field hockey team as a senior.

Personal: Born March 15, 1987, in Newton, Mass. Daughter of Cheryl and Brian Abernethy of Bellingham, Mass. Has two brothers, Cory (22) and Jared (10). Her favorite professional sports team is the Boston Red Sox. Undecided on an academic major.