Kristy Tamaska Class: Senior Hometown: Centerville, Ohio High School: Centerville Height: 5-7 Position: Defender Birthdate: 03/17/1983

Coach's Comments:
"Kristy played very well in the spring and has positioned herself to challenge for a starting spot. She's a physically strong player with good tackling skills who never gets caught out of position and has made tremendous improvements in her game since arriving on campus."

2002: Played in a career-high five matches during the 2002 campaign ... took the field in Miami's 5-1 first-round MAC Tournament defeat of Central Michigan (Nov. 5) ... also participated in shutout defeats of Wright State (Oct. 25), Butler (Oct. 11), Akron (Sept. 22) and Bowling Green (Sept. 20) ... in seven career appearances, only one goal has been scored versus the RedHawks with Tamaska on the field.

2001: Saw action in shutout defeats of Akron (Oct. 7) and Western Michigan (Oct. 21).

Prior to Miami: Two-year letterwinner for Centerville High Elks ... two-time all-league selection ... second-team all-district as a senior ... voted team's most improved player as a junior ... named Centerville's most valuable defender as a senior ... member of the National Honor Society ... involved with student government for four years.

Personal: Born March 17, 1983 ... daughter of Kim and Ron Ullery ... majoring in finance.