Sasha Larsen Class: Senior Hometown: Vista, Calif. High School: Vista HS Position: D Experience: 3L Major: Biological Sciences

2007 (Junior):
Sasha appeared in 17 contests for Pacific as a junior, including 10 starts. During her third season, Larsen collected her first collegiate assist in the Tigers' 7-1 victory over Appalachian State on Oct. 30. A key member of the Pacific defense, Larsen helped the Tigers hold six opponents to one goal or less this season.

2006 (Sophomore):
Larsen played in 16 games for the Tigers during the 2006 season, including her first career start in the Tigers' 1-0 win over New Hampshire on Sept. 2. Sasha launched 10 shots, including eight shots on goal last season. Larsen picked up her first career goal in the Tigers' 6-0 win over Appalachian State on Oct. 15.

2005 (Freshman):
Sasha appeared in five games as a freshman. In her first season, Larsen gave the Tigers additional options at the defensive end, while gaining valuable experience at the collegiate level.

High School:
Sasha attended Vista High School in Vista, Calif., where she earned First Team All-Avocado League in 2002, 2003 and 2004. Meanwhile she was the team MVP in 2003 and won the coaches award in 2004 while leading the Panthers to a league championship. Larsen was a four-year letter winner in both field hockey and softball. Larsen also was an IB Diploma candidate and a member of the CSF Community Service Club.

Personal:
Sasha Larsen is the daughter of Hal and Kathy Larsen. She has two younger siblings, Dylan (18) and Camille (10). In her fourth year at Pacific, Sasha is a biological sciences major.

MacDonald on Larsen:
"Sasha has become a confident defender. She communicated well with her teammates and she shows good intensity in the circle. She can also be a scoring threat on the corners."