#19 Maryellen Shea

Defense • Junior • 5-9
Braintree, Mass. • Braintree HS
Major: Forensic Science

2008: Started all 17 games ... Had 16 ground balls, three draw controls, and six caused turnovers ... Season-high of four ground balls vs. Assumption College (3/31).

2007: Started 16 of 17 games as a freshman … Led team with 18 caused turnovers … Had 24 draw controls … Picked up 18 ground balls.

High School: Honor Roll student at Braintree High School in Braintree, MA ... Won 2005 sportsmanship award for lacrosse team ... Also played soccer in high school ... Team won 2005 Massachusetts State Championship in soccer ... Was an Honor Roll member.

Personal: Daughter of Kathleen and John Shea ... One sister (Kristen) ... Career ambition is to become a forensic scientist.