2007-08: Competed as a member of the Varsity 4+ for the second-straight season ... helped Varsity 4+ to earn the bronze medal at the Head of the Ohio (17:28.50) ... earned first place at the Head of the Occoquan (20:14.70) ... also finished second at the Knecht Cup(7:32.4) behind Lafayette (7:30.70) ... posted a fourth-place finish in the Grand Finals at the Dad Vail Regatta (7:26.94) ... also competed as a member of the Varsity 8+ ... was named a National Scholar-Athlete by the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association.

2006-07: Made an immediate impact on the Varsity 4+ boat as a freshman ... also rowed on the Varsity 8+ boat ... won silver at the BIG EAST Championships in the Varsity 4+ boat ... earned a bronze medal in the Open 4+ at the Head of the Ohio ... won gold medal in the collegiate 4+ at the Head of the Occoquan ... gold medal at the SIRA Regatta.

Prep: Rowed for Susanne Walker at Brentwood College School ... competed in cross country and swimming.

Personal: Daughter of Stan and Joan Benda ... has a sister ... birthday is September 26 ... majoring in animal and nutrition sciences ... BIG EAST Academic All-Star ... member of the Dean’s list and President’s list ... also made the athletic director’s academic honor roll.