Naval Academy Athletics

2007 Season:
Saw significant action in goal late in the year ... registered 33 saves against 32 goals against for a save percentage of .508 ... recorded seven saves in a reserve role in Navy[apos]s first-ever win over a Division I team, Howard ... made career-best 10 saves in the USL / WDIA National Tournament quarterfinals against Colorado Club ... recorded four stops against Cal Poly in the USL / WDIA Tournament championship game. Prior to Navy:
Lettered twice in lacrosse at Long Branch High School ... earned the 2004 Most Valuable Defensive Player award ... lettered twice in dance and four times in band ... was involved in Fellowship of Christian Athletes, choir and Interact Club ... full name is Vanessa Maria Nieves ... daughter of Victor and Lisa Nieves ... born April 3, 1986, in Red Bank, N.J. ... majoring in sociology. # GO NAVY #