At Delaware: Expected to start in the Delaware midfield after spending last season on the back line.

2006: Started 17 games for the Blue Hens • scored one goal and registered 14 shots on goal • scored first career goal in the Hens’ 1-1 tie with Northeastern.

2005: Appeared in 20 matches while starting 19 for Rutgers • posted an assist in the Scarlet Knights’ 2-0 win over Fairleigh Dickinson August 28 • registered three shots on the season.

High School: Member of Council Rock South High School teams that won the PIAA state championship in 2002 and 2004 • named Most Valuable Player of team as a senior • first team S.O.L. selection in 2004 and 2005 • named team’s Rookie of the Year • named Bucks County Courier honorable mention • selected team’s Most Valuable Defensive Player in 2004 • played on Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association Olympic Development Program team from 2000-04 • attended Region 1 Camp each year from 2001-04 • member of Region 1 team in 2004 • named to Region 1 Pool in 2002 and 2003 • honor roll student • member of Spanish Club.

Personal: Jessica Lauren Bendzlowicz • daughter of Edward and Janice Bendzlowicz • has sisters, Karen, 26, and Rachel, 22 • Rachel played soccer at Liberty • early childhood education major at Delaware.