Theresa Bucci Class: Senior Hometown: Hudson, Ohio High School: Hudson Height: 5-8 Position: M

PENN STATE CAREER
2008 (Sophomore): Named to the ALC Second Team...Started all 17 games...Tied for fourth on the team with 17 goals...Finished second on the team with 14 caused turnovers...Scored two goals against Virginia (3/7), Vanderbilt (3/23), Maryland (4/4), and Northwestern (4/13)...Tied a season best three points (1 goal, 2 assists) against Ohio State (4/20)...Notched 16 ground balls and 11 draw controls.

2007 (Freshman): Appeared in 16 games, earning three starts...Was first among freshman with six assists and second with nine goals...Tallied a season-best three points (2 goals, 1 assist) in 20-7 victory over Temple (3/20)...Also netted two goals against Maryland (4/8)...Totaled eight ground balls, five draw controls, and four caused turnovers.

HIGH SCHOOL
Led the Hudson (Ohio) H.S. Explorers to a 10-3 record as a senior...Named Yours Truly Athlete of the Week and was an All-American nominee in senior season...Honored on All-Western Reserve Conference First Team and was selected offensive MVP at Hudson....Earned Most Improved Player honors as a sophomore...Earned four varsity letters in lacrosse and soccer and one in basketball....Honored as second team All-Galaxy League (2005)...Received honorable mention All-Galaxy League recognition...Played for the X-Team Lacrosse Club.

BACKGROUND
Born Theresa Rose Bucci to parents David and Kathleen on April 21, 1988...Has a sister, Tina, and a brother, Nick, who played football for Division III power Capital University in Columbus, Ohio.

QUOTING COACH ISIDOR
"Theresa is one of the best athletes on this team. She has become a great all-around player and is a threat on the attack and stellar in the defensive end. Theresa will provide experience in an otherwise young midfield unit."