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Salyer On Simerly: "Shannon is constantly an offensive threat, with her powerful outside shots and her creative movement in the front-court. Shannon's character and passion for playing the game enhance the level of play on this team."
Career: Ranks fourth in school history in points (107), fourth in goals (121), fourth in shots (276) and second in shooting percentage (.388).
As a Sophomore (2008): Played in 37 games, including 35 starts... had a career-high shooting percentage (.415) and improved defense, leading the team with 62 steals... ranked third on the team in goals (49) and fourth in points (57)... found the back of the net in 25 of her 37 games, leading the team in eight of them... recorded four four-goal games, including the CWPA Eastern Championship quarterfinal victory over Indiana... had a season-best five points vs. the Redlands (2/10).
As a Freshman (2007): Led the Terps with a then school record 58 goals (now second all-time)... posted a .367 shooting percentage and 64 points (second on the team)... finished with 34 steals and only 23 turnovers... led or tied for the team lead in nine matches... her career-high five goals in a 15-8 win over Sonoma State (3/24) matched Rachel Jordan for the most on the team... also had team-high five goals in win over Bucknell in CWPA South Division Tournament semifinal... missed scoring in only four games during the season... added four-goal performances twice against Princeton (2/10 and 4/21)... had 14 multiple-goal games.
Before Maryland: Played center defender for Gulliver Preparatory School in Miami, Fla... team won state championship every year from 2001-2005... scored 60 goals and tallied 48 steals and 25 assists in 2005... named first team All-Dade in 2004... voted "Best Defense" by high school teammates in 2004... in 2000 named "Future MVP"... also swam for Gulliver from 2001-2005... competed in the butterfly, freestyle, and individual medley... swim team was state runner-up in 2003.
Personal: Parents are Marion and Julian... names water polo player Tony Azavedo and basketball player Dwyane Wade as her favorite athletes... member of the National Honor Society, Scores for Sudan, and Junior Orange Bowl Committee in high school... received the "Outstanding Community Service Award"... plays the violin and the piano... sorority sister in Phi Sigma Sigma... majors in art and wants to be an interior designer.
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