Clayton State University Athletics

Returning starter and solid defender ... Physical player who is strong in the air along with ball-winning abilities ... Intelligent player with a good understanding of the game.

2011: Started 16 games and played in all 18 contests ... Helped lead Laker defense to 1.02 team goals against average, one of top team defenses in Peach Belt ... Scored one goal on the season which was game-winner in 1-0 victory over Georgia College.

Pre-Clayton State: Graduated from the University of Limerick in Limerick, Ireland ... Played for coach Stephen Griffin ... Both her freshman and sophomore seasons, squad was the league and national winner ... Named Player of the Year her sophomore season.

High School/Club: Graduated from Castletroy College in Limerick, Ireland in 2007 ... Played for head coach Eamonn Mulcahy ... Received Junior and Leaving Certificates. 

Personal: Born: March 6, 1989 … Parents are Tony and Geraldine O’Connell … Hobbies are watching television, socializing and cooking ... Favorite actor is Will Ferrell ... Favorite food is bacon and cabbage … Favorite television show is "Gossip Girl"... Favorite movie is "Cinderella Man"... Favorite book is "PS I love you" ... Favorite pro sports team is Manchester United … Working on a master's in Health Care Administration in Clayton State's graduate program.