PENN STATE CAREER
2007 (Junior): Saw action as a key member of the Penn State defense in 15 games, starting 14...Tied a career-high with two goals for the year, scoring both in a regular season loss to Ohio State (4/20)...Totaled 11 ground balls, six caused turnovers, and three draw controls.
2006 (Sophomore): Earned ALC Academic Honor Roll recognition...Played in all 16 games, starting eight...Scored lone goal of the season in win over Colgate (3/5)...Totaled 10 ground balls, five draw controls, and two caused turnovers.
2005 (Freshman): Played in eight games....Scored two goals on six shots for the season...Tallied first career goal in second collegiate game (vs. Bucknell, 3/4)...Netted second goal in loss to Temple (3/22)...Totaled two ground balls and one draw control.
HIGH SCHOOL
Seven-time letterwinner at Seton Keough High School in Baltimore, Md. (four in lacrosse, two in soccer and one in field hockey)...Compiled a 39-18-2 record in three years at Seton Keough...Led the Gators to the IAAM 'B' conference title in 2001 and 2002...Owns the school record for career ground balls...Ranks second all-time in draw controls...Picked up Academic All-American accolades in 2003 and 2004...Named the Scholar Athlete of the Year in 2004 and a four-year honor roll member (2000-2004)...Played club lacrosse for Hero[apos]s Lacrosse in Baltimore, Md.
BACKGROUND
Born Linsey Theresa Shea on March 24, 1986 in Baltimore, Md....Parents are Ed and Terry Shea...Has two sisters, Kerry, who is a sophomore on the Penn State lacrosse team, and Colleen.
QUOTING COACH ISIDOR
'As one of our seasoned veterans on the defensive end, we[apos]re looking for Linsey[apos]s experience and leadership to shine through. Her tremendous strength, quickness, and speed will be valuable in shutting down top attackers as well in transitioning the ball through the midfield.'