The College of New Jersey Athletics

2024 (FRESHMAN): Appeared in 12 games, making one start…Made collegiate debut against Catholic (9/1)...Scored first and second career goals in season-high 21 minutes against William Paterson (10/12)

BEFORE TCNJ: Field hockey and lacrosse standout at West Essex High School ... Served as senior captain of both teams and was a two-time Coach's Award recipient for both ... Helped lead Knights to four consecutive Essex County and Group 2 state championships ... First team All-Group 2 and All-Essex County as a senior ... Two-time NFHCA National Academic Squad honoree ... Named one of NJ.com's Top-100 Sophomores ... Member of National Honor Society ... High Honor Roll student ... Part of Key club, ELL Roundtable Club, and Fashion Club

WHY TCNJ? When first stepping on campus, it felt like home. The academic and athletic programs are top notch.

PERSONAL: Birthday is September 23 ... Parents are Jim and Diane Simmons ... Has two siblings, Nicole and Jake ... Mother played Division I field hockey at Iowa ... Cousins with six current or former TCNJ student-athletes, including wrestling national champion Nick Sacco ... Also cousins with Joe Visaggio (football) and Ava Visaggio (women's soccer) ... Biggest athletic thrill has been winning four straight state championships in high school ... Can do a back flip and was a gymnast until 5th grade ... Hobbies include baking, hanging out with friends and family, and going to the beach ... Likes Goldfish and Gatorade before a game and Chipotle after ... Favorite athlete is Erin Matson