2011: Started all 16 contests… Finished with 11 ground balls, six draw controls and two caused turnovers… Had a season-high three ground balls and two caused turnovers in win over Saint Francis (Pa.)… Had two draw controls against Sacred Heart and Bryant… Made first career start at Villanova and collected a ground ball… Took one shot at Monmouth.

 

Background: Four-year member of the Barron Collier High School lacrosse team… Helped the team win back-to-back IA state championships in 2008-09… Earned Second Team All-State honors in 2009… All-Region and All-District honoree in 2009-10… Earned Academic All-America recognition in 2010… Member of the National Honors Society… Also played basketball and volleyball for one season.

 

Personal: Daughter of Steve and Connie Blackwell… Has an older sister and brother… Majoring in biology… Born on July 14, 1992.