Vanessa enters her fourth year with the Lady Jaspers ... 2002: she scored one goal and had two assists for four points...her amazing defense earned her a place on the 2002 All-MAAC First Team...2001: she earned the "M" Outstanding Performer Award at the annual Block M Awards Dinner ... starter in 17 games with two assists ... attempted 32 shots, second-most on team ... 2000: year she was named to the 2001 MAAC All-Tournament Team ... started all 16 games ...ranked fourth on the team with six points on one goal and four assists ... led the team in assists ... HIGH SCHOOL: Named All-New England First Team as a senior ... Rhode Island All-State First Team (two years) ... Rhode Island All-Division Team (three years) ... team captain ... team MVP ... The Warwick Beacon's 2000 Female Athlete of the Year.