Alex Vespremi Class: Freshman Hometown: San Diego, Calif. High School: La Jolla Height: 5-9 Position: Utility

GENERAL: Experienced athlete who competed against many quality opponents in high school...Left handed...Tremendous pool vision and passing ability...Has the ability to both set up plays and be able to score...Well coached and knows the game well...Fundamentally sound.

BEFORE SIENA: Earned three letters as a utility in water polo and four letters as a distance freestylist in swimming at La Jolla...Helped La Jolla to a CIF Division 2 semifinal appearance during her junior and senior seasons...San Diego Tribune All-Academic Team selection...Member of the Wind-n-Sea Water Polo Club.

PERSONAL: Born June 1, 1989...The daughter of Frankisek and Susan Vespremi...Has an older sister Barbara who attends Mesa Community College and a younger brother Mikolas who also plays water polo at La Jolla...An undecided major who one day plans to be a physical therapist...Chose Siena for the water polo program, beautiful campus, atmosphere and size of school.

HOWE ON VESPREMI: "Alex has the ability to make a huge impact in her first year at Siena. She will provide excellent stability and scoring ability to our offense."