At Delaware: Will challenge for playing time on the right side.

High School: Four-year standout for Loudon Valley • named the most valuable player during her junior and senior seasons • a two-time first-team All-District selection • earned second-team All-Region honors as a senior • honor roll student.

Personal: Cynthia Rachael Murphy • daughter of William and Kathryn Murphy • father played football at Maryland • youngest of six children • sister, Valerie, was an All-Conference volleyball player for the Blue Hens from 2001-04 • will major in early childhood development.