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Finished her career ranked second in program history in caused turnovers (64), tied for second in games played (63) and ranked third in ground balls (162).

At the end of her career, had the sixth-most ground balls in a single season in program history (56, 2009).

As a Senior in 2011: Played in all 16 games for the Ravens, including 15 starts...Fall/Spring Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll selection...Finished second on the team in ground balls (42) and third in draw controls (23)...Tallied three points on two goals and an assist...Attempted six shots (three on goal), scored one game-winning goal, caused 17 turnovers and went 1-for-2 on free-position shots...Picked up a season-hit five ground balls at St. Andrews on 3/15...Netted two goals, including the game-winner, and added an assist to finish with three points at American International on 3/26...Corralled a season-best four draw controls at Saint Michael's on 3/29...Caused a season-high four turnovers at Southern Connecticut State on 4/9...Matched season highs with five ground balls and four draw controls against Assumption on 4/30.
2011 Statistics 

As a Junior in 2010: Fall/Spring Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll selection ... appeared in all 15 games with 13 starts ... scored one goal on the season and that came against Saint Michael's (4/6) ... also had an assist on the season for two points.
2010 Statistics 

As a Sophomore in 2009: Started all 16 games as a sophomore.  Was second on team with 56 ground balls.   Was fifth in the Northeast-10 with 3.38 ground balls per game.  Was third best on the team in turnovers caused with 23.  Netted one goal and dished out eight assists for a total of nine points. Dished out two assists at Bentley (3/24).  Recorded five ground balls, controlled four draw controls and caused four turnovers in 19-13 win over Assumption (3/26).  Dished out an assist, had four ground balls, two draw controls and caused two turn-overs in 16-14 win over St. Anselm.  Recorded a goal, an assist, season high nine ground balls and season high six caused turnovers in 17-11 win over American International (4/21).
2009 Statistics 

As a Freshman in 2008: Started all 16 matches as a freshman, tying for fourth on the team with 11 goals and adding four assists for 15 points. Picked up her first collegiate point with an assist against Southern New Hampshire (3/25). Scored the first three goals of her career versus Keene State (4/2). Scored twice and added an assist against Saint Anselm (4/8). Tied her season high with three goals in a win over American International (4/24).
2008 Statistics

Before Franklin Pierce: A 2007 graduate of North Quincy High School, alongside Raven classmate Lauren Stille. Played lacrosse and soccer at North Quincy. Captained the lacrosse team in her final two seasons, earning Atlantic Coast League All-Star honors both years and a Patriot Ledger All-Scholastic honorable mention as a senior. Also captained the soccer team as a senior and was a two-time ACL All-Star.

Personal: Daughter of Bob and Gina Benn of Quincy, Mass. Has a brother, Dave. Supports Rodney Harrison and the New England Patriots. Her favorite sports moment was winning the ACL lacrosse title as a junior in high school. Majoring in sports and recreational management at Franklin Pierce.