As a freshman (2007): Started in all 16 matches she appeared in, and was FIU’s most dangerous offensive weapon... led the team in goals (6) and points (12)... carried FIU to a 2-1 victory over Stetson (9/23) by scoring both Golden Panther goals...she scored FIU’s lone goal against cross-town rival University of Miami (10/17)...against Sun Belt rival Arkansas State, she led FIU to a 3-2 win by netting two goals... was named to the Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll, which honors student-athletes who maintain a GPA between 3.0 and 3.49.

Prior to FIU: Earned league MVP sophomore year at Tulare Western High in California...a two-time EYL league first-team player and three-time Fresno Bee all star...won the Division #2 Valley Championship as a Mustang...recognized as team MVP her sophomore year...was an ESPY finalist in 2006-07...played for the Bullard club team and was a Cal North State Cup semifinalist.

Personal: Born December 22, 1988...Business Management major...Honor Roll student...daughter of Jesus and Maria Cardenas.