Nicole Cruz Class: Freshman Hometown: Thousand Oaks, Calif. High School: Thousand Oaks HS Height / Weight: 5-7 / 155 Position: Defender Birthdate: 04/30/1990 Experience: HS

2008

Cruz appeared in 17 matches for Northridge in freshman season, making one start ... had nine shots for the year, four of which were on goal ... earned first career start at Long Beach State on Oct. 26.

THOUSAND OAKS HIGH SCHOOL

Cruz was a four year starter letterwinner for the Lancers under head coach Geoff Raives ... finished with three goals and seven assists after senior season ... honored as the Division II Defensive Player of the Year and was a first-team All-Marmonte League choice.

PERSONAL

Born on April 30, 1990 ... daughter of April and Raymond Cruz ... favorites include Denzel Washington, "The Family Guy" and "Gossip Girl", Angelina Jolie, the movie "Man on Fire" and sushi ... once played against CiCi from the Brazilian National Team ... lists her parents as her greatest heroes ... majoring in kinesiology.