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2025 (Freshman): Played in 15 games in the midfield during rookie season ... finished first season with 10 draw controls, 10 ground balls, six caused turnovers and an assist ... made first career start against No. 7 Maryland in opening round of Big Ten Tournament (4/23) ... dished out an assist at Penn State (4/3) ... secured two ground balls in victory over No. 21 Ohio State (3/30) ... caused a turnover in win at Oregon (3/16) ... scooped up two ground balls and caused a turnover against No. 12 Princeton (3/12) ... had a ground ball in win over No. 16 Stony Brook (3/5) ... made first collegiate start with a caused turnover, draw control and ground ball in win over Le Moyne (2/22) ... had two draw controls, two ground balls and a caused turnover in home win over Delaware (2/15) ... made collegiate debut in win at Monmouth (2/12).

Prior to Rutgers: Competed scholastically at St. Stephen's Episcopal … played club lacrosse with Storm Select … finished scholastic career with school-record 403 points on 282 goals and 121 assists … also tallied 468 draw controls, 237 ground balls and 157 caused turnovers in high school … helped the Falcons to an 18-2 record and Florida Class 1A state semifinal appearance as a senior in 2024 … a four-time all-region selection … three-time USA Lacrosse High School Girls’ All-American (2022-24) … also lettered in golf at St. Stephen’s Episcopal.
 
Personal: Daughter of Patrick and Elena Cassella … has a brother, Michael.