19 • Carmen Lopez Class: Junior Hometown: Miami, Fla. High School: Sunset Position: Second Base Height: 5-3 Bats/Throws: R/R

Coach Gwydir on Carmen: “Carmen was one of two late editions to the team who we hope can give us a lift off the bench. She has already lettered three years in soccer here at FIU, and we are confident that she will bring speed and a strong work ethic to our team.”

One of three two-sport student-athletes on the team.

FIU Soccer: Has lettered three years…Started 24 games in her career and has seen action in 55 contests…Scored three goals, including the game-winner vs. Middle Tennessee (10/31/01) in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament…Added five assists.

High School: Lettered all four years in soccer and softball at Sunset High School in Miami…Named Sunset’s Athlete of the Year her junior and senior campaigns…Earned all-state honors as a senior and All-Miami Dade first-team accolades her final three years…Scored 54 goals and totaled 40 assists.

Personal: Born Carmen Maria Lopez on November 23, 1981…Parents are Arturo and Ana Rita Lopez…Majoring in business.