AS A JUNIOR (Spring 2006): Was named A-10 women's tennis performer of the week for two consecutive weeks (weeks of Feb. 12-18 and Feb. 19-25)...Was victorious in No. 1 singles, 6-1, 6-1 vs. Providence (Feb. 24). In the same match, she teamed up with Masha Pozar to win in No. 1 doubles, 8-3...Teamed up with Masha Pozar to defeat Dartmouth (Feb. 22) in No. 1 doubles, 8-6. In the same match, was victorious in No. 1 singles, 6-4, 6-2...Was victorious in No. 1 singles, 6-4, 2-6, 10-4 vs. Cornell (Feb. 19). In the same match, she teamed up with Masha Pozar to win in No. 1 doubles, 8-3...Teamed up with Masha Pozar to defeat Binghamton (Feb. 18) in No. 1 doubles, 8-4. In the same match, was victorious in No. 1 singles, 6-2, 6-7, 7-3...Was victorious in No. 2 singles, 6-3, 6-2 vs. Army (Feb. 12). In the same match, she teamed up with Masha Pozar to win in No. 1 doubles, 8-0...Teamed up with Masha Pozar to defeat Long Island (Feb. 10) in No. 1 doubles, 8-3. in the same match, was victorious in No. 1 singles, 6-3, 6-1...Was victorious in No. 1 single, 6-4, 7-5, vs. Brown (Feb. 9). In the same match, she teamed up with Masha Pozar to win in No. 1 doubles, 8-7.

AS A SOPHOMORE (FALL 2004): Recorded a mark of 9-1 in singles competition, including a 8-1 record at No. 1 singles ... won the A Division Singles at the Eastern Collegiate Tournament ... got to the round of 32 at the Wilson/ITA East Regionals and received a regional ranking of 29.

BEFORE UMASS: Attended the University of Louisville, had a record of 19-10 in singles play, primarily playing at No. 1 ... was named MVP of the team as a freshman while being selected as a second-team Conference USA player ... named to the Conference USA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll ... received the Red and Black Scholar Athlete Award.

PERSONAL: Born July 21, 1982 in Stuttgart, Germany ... daughter of Roland and Gerda Spiess.