Stephy Samaras Class: Senior Hometown: Annapolis, Md. High School: Annapolis Position: D

FOR YOU TO KNOW: Named an All-American in 1999 ... a preseason "Player to Watch" by Inside Lacrosse and LaxPower ...

AT VIRGINIA--1999: Started all 21 games ... led team in caused turnovers with 54 ... ranked fourth in ground balls with 57 ...

1998: Started all 20 games for the Cavaliers ... ranked third in caused turnovers on team with 27 ... member of the nation's top ranked scoring defense ... scored only goal of season in NCAA semifinals ...

1997: Played in eight games ... scored first collegiate goal against UMBC in season opener ...

HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letter-winner at Annapolis High ... two-time All-American ... four-time All-County ... four-year starter in soccer and basketball ... two-time All-County in soccer and basketball.

PERSONAL: Stephania N. Samaras ... born December 6, 1978 in Annapolis, Md. ... daughter of Cathy and George Samaras ... sister Cory played lacrosse at Princeton ... sister Cristi played at Princeton and is a member of the United States national team ... brother Dean played lacrosse at Gettysburg ... mother Cathy is past president of the Women's Division of United States Lacrosse.