#9 Kristen Espanola

Senior
Defense, 5-4
Warren, Rhode Island / LaSalle Academy
Major: Business Administration

2007: Saw action in 17 of 21 matches with 12 starts ... Took four shots during the season ... Played on defensive side that helped Chargers reach double-digit wins for fourth straight season ... Defense keyed eight shutouts and allowed just a single goal in four other matches. 

2006: Played in 18 of 21 games as sophomore, making 17 starts ... Helped lead a defense that allowed only 22 goals in 18 matches that she played in ... Team outscored opponents 38-22 during matches in which she played.

2005: Earned Third Team All-Conference honors after an outstanding freshman campaign ... Helped lead one of the league and nation’s best defenses, surrendering just 20 goals in 22 games ... Assisted on goals in wins over Mercy and Queens.

High School: Teams won the league title all four seasons at La Salle Academy in Providence, R.I.

Personal: Daughter of Mary Ellen and Ken Espanola ... has one brother (Matt).