Rudo Mawema Class: Junior Hometown: Harare, Zimbabwe High School: Dominican Convent Position: Defender

According to Head Coach Heather Lewis: "Rudo has been very diligent in her commitment to improving her tackling and distribution skills. She is a very vocal leader in our defensive end and has exceptional field awareness. In addition, she is a true `team' player, always providing positive praise for her teammates. This program was very fortunate to have a person and athlete the quality of Rudo transfer in."

2006: Transferred in as a sophomore from Lindenwood University ... saw action in six contests ... recorded four interceptions and three positive tackles ... actively involved in campus programming initiatives aimed at improving campus climate and diversity ... named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll

Personal: Graduated from Dominican Convent in 2005 and transferred to Bucknell from Lindenwood University in '06 ... team captain of the Zimbabwe Junior National Team in 2005 ... majoring in international relations ... the daughter of Nelson & Memory Mawema