At Delaware: One of Blue Hens’ top newcomers...will battle for starting spot on Delaware’s attack unit...first-year transfer from UMBC...hoping to return to full strength after sitting out one season with a knee injury while at UMBC in 2005.

High School: Competed in lacrosse, swimming, and basketball at Huntington High School...four-year starter at attack in lacrosse...led team to county championship in 2004...earned All American honors and was selected to Newsday All-Long Island team in 2004...two-time all-county selection and two-time all-league pick...broke school record in 200 freestyle relay for swimming team...earned all-county and all-league honors...played point guard in basketball...earned Huntington High School Alumni Award in 2004...honor student.

Personal: Lindyn A. Soviero (“linden so-vare-oh”)...born June 26, 1986...daughter of Fred and Veronica Soviero...sociology major with a minor in international relations...works as a lifeguard and lacrosse coach in the summer...has two older brothers...oldest brother, Jake, played baseball at Hofstra (1996-00) and currently plays semi-pro baseball while stationed in the Navy in San Diego...brother, Doug, played volleyball at Sacred Heart and currently plays pro volleyball in Germany...father is director of grounds at Hofstra University...mother is a pre-school teacher...enjoys hiking, camping, and whitewater rafting...planning a trip to Kenya this summer...plans to work this summer with an orphanage, Build a Future