Shawna Giust Class: Junior Hometown: Basking Ridge, N.J. High School: Ridge Position: Defense Birthdate: 01/17/1991

Villanova

Brings a terrific work ethic to the field each day ... Contributes in the draw circle and on defense.

2011: Started all 16 games and was a key to the Wildcats' defensive efforts ... Finished second on the squad in ground balls with 31 and her 34 draws controlled were tops on the team ... Took seven shots and added two goals and an assist ... Scored goals against Notre Dame on April 8 and Lafayette on April 20.

2010: Started all 16 games as a rookie ... Recorded 27 ground balls and led the Wildcats with 45 draws controlled ... Scored four goals.

PERSONAL

Born Jan. 17, 1991 in Livingston, N.J. ... Parents are Chris and Tracey Giust ... Has one sibling, Carson (7) .. Uncle Brian Cole played four years of varsity football at Widener University while grandfather Fred Cole was a four-year captain at the University of Maryland on the football field and went on to play for the San Diego Chargers of the NFL ... A Business major at Villanova ... Picked up four varsity letter sin both lacrosse and basketball at Ridge High School ... Also played one year of field hockey and soccer ... An Academic All-American and AP Scholar who was selected third team all-state and honorable mention All-America in lacrosse ... Was also a first team all-county choice in basketball ... Enjoys surfing, fishing and water sports and is a second degree black belt in karate ... Chose Villanova in part for its outstanding business school.