UC San Diego

AS A JUNIOR IN 2006: Recorded at least 10 digs in 26-of-29 matches and at least 20 digs in eight of those matches... notched a season-high 30 digs in the NCAA Pacific Regional semifinal win against Cal State L.A.... had nine matches with a perfect reception percentage... recorded a season-high four aces against Cal State San Bernardino on Oct. 21.

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2005: Recorded a season-high 28 digs and nine assists against Point Loma Nazarene on August 30... recorded at least 10 digs in 14 different matches... had back-to-back 19 dig performances against Cal State Bakersfield and Cal State L.A. in conference action.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2004: Defensive specialist earned second-team All-CCAA honors... 309 digs ranked 10th in the all-time UCSD single-season record book... tied an NCAA Tournament record with 40 digs in a single match against Cal State San Bernardino... 15 matches with at least 10 digs.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Vintage HS in Napa, Calif. where she played on the volleyball and basketball team... earned all-county honors in volleyball as the team won its first-ever section championship in 2003... led the CIF sections in digs... member of the French Club, Honors Society and CSF..

PERSONAL: Born November 26, 1986 in Oakland, Calif... parents are Fred and Patricia Facchini... has one sibling, Tony... a Management Science major with an International Studies minor in Roosevelt College... career goal is to pursue an MBA and work in Fashion... hobbies include water skiing, running and shopping.