Brendan Murphy Class: Sophomore Hometown: Baldwin, N.Y. High School: Baldwin Height / Weight: 6-1 / 185 Position: Midfield

GENERAL: Tremendous potential...Strong between the lines with the ball on his stick...Strong shooter...Great work ethic.

2007: Saw action in 13 games, making one start...Recorded five points on a pair of goals and three assists.

BEFORE SIENA: Two-year letterwinner in lacrosse and football at Baldwin High School...Named to the All-Conference and All-Academic team during his senior year for lacrosse...Earned Team MVP honors as a sophomore...Earned Defensive Most Valuable Player award at the Long Island Championship football game.

PERSONAL: Born February 5, 1988 in Rockville Centre, N.Y...Son of Kevin Murphy and Randi Williamson...Has a younger brother, Paul, and a younger sister, Katrina...Enjoys snowboarding and playing basketball.

BRECHT ON MURPHY: "Brendan gained a lot of experience last spring on the man-up unit and will continue to see more time at the midfield after the year of seasoning he had as a freshman."