Career Statistics (Through 2021 Season)

2021: Started all 18 matches…Logged 1,085 minutes…Key member of a backline that posted three shutouts throughout the season…Fired six shots, two on goal…Played all 90 minutes in a 2-1 win over Wisconsin Lutheran College (September 29).

2020: NACC Scholar-Athlete…Played in six matches during the shortened season, making five starts…Logged 453 minutes…Fired six shots, two on goal…Played all 110 minutes in a double overtime contest against Marian University (March 28)…Key defensive player on an Eagles team that posted five shutouts in a nine-match season.

2019: One of six Eagles to start all 20 matches…Served as one of the team’s top defenders…Totaled one assist…Fired eight shots, six on goal…Played a key role on a defense that posted four shutouts throughout the season, including three of those in NACC play…Assisted on a goal in a NACC win over Alverno College (October 23)…Played 90-plus minutes in four matches, including logging 104 minutes in an overtime NACC win at Benedictine University (October 12).

2018: Played 350 minutes over 12 matches, making two starts...Appeared in wins over Lakeland (October 3) and Alverno (October 17). 

High School: Played at Monona Grove helped her team to a regional final her senior season... Averaged 85 minutes per game her senior season... Was named a team captain her senior season.

Personal: Daughter of JoAnna and Bob Benitez... Majoring in Elementary/Special Education.

Why Edgewood College?: "Several members of my family have previously attended or worked at Edgewood college. I also enjoy the prestige of the academics, along with the competitive athletics."