GENERAL: A transfer from Herkimer Community College...Earned Junior College All-American honors...Dominant between the pipes...Good stopping skills...Accurate outlet passer.

BEFORE SIENA: Earned National Junior College All-American honors in 2006... 2006 Regional Player of the Year...Most Valuable Player of Regional Tournament in 2005...Lettered four years in lacrosse at Jordan-Elbridge High School...Named Second Team All-Region as a senior.

PERSONAL: Born August 18, 1985 in Syracuse, N.Y...Daughter of Vincent and Barbara Ely...Has a sister, Melissa...A history major...Aspires to be a high school teacher.

McHERRON ON ELY: "Heather is the complete package. She can stop the ball well and clear it efficiently. She will compete for the starting position this spring."