Bridget Rowland Class: Sophomore Hometown: Saratoga Springs, N.Y. High School: Saratoga Springs Height: 5-7 Event: Free/Back

GENERAL: Will be looked upon to be one of the top backstrokers and IMers this year.

BEFORE SIENA: Earned five letters in varsity swimming at Saratoga Springs...Four year short course and three year long course national qualifier...Four year YMCA States Backstroke Champion...100-meter backstroke All-American...100-yard backstroke, 100-yard butterfly, 200-yard freestyle relay, 200-yard medley relay record holder.

PERSONAL: Born February 12, 1989...The daughter of Richard and Susan Rowland...Father attended Siena...Has a brother, Ricky, who attends the College of St. Rose...A pre-law major who one day hopes to be a lawyer...Enjoys skiing, playing basketball and the piano in her free time...Also recruited to swim by the University of Maryland.

BROWN ON ROWLAND: "Bridget is a hard worker who came from a good program and will do very good for us in the regular season and at the MAAC's."