At Delaware: Expected to start in the Blue Hen midfield.

2004: First team All-CAA selection • started all 18 matches in the Delaware midfield • led the Blue Hens with five assists and 13 points, and was tied for second with four goals • scored both goals in the 2-1 win over Virginia Commonwealth on October 15 • also scored a goal against Wyoming and Towson • assists came against Saint Joseph’s, Bowling Greeen, William & Mary, and UNC Wilmington • selected to the University of Wyoming All-Tournament Team • was named the CAA Player of the Week, ECAC Division I  Player of the Week and to Soccer Buzz’s Elite Team of the Week for her performance during the week ending October 17.

2003: Saw action in all 19 matches in her first year as a member of the Blue Hens after transferring from UNC Greensboro • scored a goal in the 3-2 loss at Navy on October 10.

At UNC Greensboro: 2002: Saw action in 19 matches while starting 18 for the Spartans as a freshman • tallied five points on a goal and three assists on the season • recorded first collegiate points against Wofford on October 23 by posting a goal and an assist.

High School: Earned four letters in soccer at Morris Catholic • selected to all-conference, all-county, and all-state teams, including second team all-state in 2001 and 2002 • named all-area player of the year by the Star Ledger and Daily Record • also lettered in basketball and track.

Personal: Shannon Marie Alger • born December 16, 1983 • daughter of Scott and Cindy Alger • has an older sister, Melissa 24 •  elementary education major at Delaware with a minor in coaching science.