New Haven, CT - The Albertus Magnus College Women's Soccer team is honoring their four seniors during the regular season home finale against Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) opponent Simmons College at 4:00 pm.

Today we are celebrating the most successful senior class in history of the women's soccer program.  They have 34 wins and counting over their four years here.  They have had two post-season births, all-league players,  and career leaders in most categories.  "This was my first recruiting class and that means a lot to this program.  They took a chance on Coach Adams and I and we have been lucky to have them.  Without this class the program would not be where it is today.  We owe a lot to them," stated Head Women's Soccer Coach Nick Wajnowski.
 
Amanda Morales (Corona, NY/HS for Arts and Business) - Amanda has dealt with injuries throughout her four years but has consistently been one of our hardest workers.  She has made incredible strides over her four years and her spirit and her excitement on this team will be missed.  Amanda will graduate with a degree in Marketing and she plans on going to Law School.

"You will always have 1,000 reasons to quit.  It's the one reason to not quit that makes the woman." Proverb

Career Stat Line: 17 games played with four shots.

 
Christina Oddo (East Haven, CT/East Haven) - Christina will leave the Falcons as the career leader in all goalkeeper categories including wins, saves, shutouts, and save percentage.  Christina was a GNAC all-league keeper in 2008 her sophomore year.  That same year she was named the Albertus Magnus Female Athlete of the Year.  Christina was our Captain this year and has been critical in shaping this program.  Christina's leadership will be irreplaceable. Christina will graduate early with a double major Business Managment and Finance and wants to eventually be in the restaraunt business.

"A person's character is shown by what you do given what you have." Anonymous

Career Stat Line: 54 games played with 52 starts, 4722:33 minutes played, 1.39 Goals Against Average, 297 saves, 15 shutouts.

 
Samantha Gigliotti (Wolcott, CT/Sacred Heart) - Sammy G will leave the Falcons as the leader is almost every significant category.  She is the career leader in goals, points, game winning goals, and games played.  Sammy G was a GNAC All-League player in 2009.  Sammy G has been part of the most explosive offense in the GNAC over the last two years.  Every game the other coaches say "watch number 4, watch number 4."  Her motor was non-stop and her passion for the game is unmatched.  Sammy will graduate with a degree in business management and would like to go on and run her own business.

"It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get up." Vince Lombardi Hall of Fame Coach Green Bay Packers

Career Stat Line: 71 games played with 68 starts, 31 goals (five game winners), 13 assists, 75 points, 206 shots.
 
Jenna Riccio (North Branford, CT/North Branford) - Jenna will leave the Falcons as a two time captain and an incredible leader.  Jenna has been able to capture the attention of this team over the last two years and help mold a legitimate GNAC program.  Jenna is top 5 in games played and games started and top five in career points.  Her leadership both on and off the field has been critical to the success of this program.  Her own personal growth over the last four years is attribute to herself and her family.  Jenna will graduate with a degree in psychology with a minor in art.  Jenna will be attending graduate school in the fall.

"Before you are a leader, success is about growing yourself.  When you are a leader, success is about growing others." Jack Welch General Electric CEO

Career Stat Line: 63 games played with 60 starts, seven goals (one game winner), eight assists, 22 points, 70 shots.