Western New England University

Entering the Season: Adds depth to the guard corps...one of six sophomores on the squad...one year experience...starting shortstop on the Golden Bears softball team...will seek more playing time.

2013-14 (Freshman Year): Played in six contests in her first year with the program, scoring her first collegiate basket on Dec. 7 against the University of New England.

What I Like Best About WNE: "The small classrooms, the people and the quality of the athletics program."

High School: Four-year letterwinner in both basketball and softball at Wahconah Regional...also lettered three times in soccer...two-year captain in both basketball and softball...three times named All-North and -Berkshire in all three sports...earned award for sportsmanship in basketball and softball...voted the 2012 Berkshire County Female Athlete of the Year...tabbed All-Western Mass. in basketball and softball during her senior year....helped softball squad to two state tournament appearances in 2010-11 held at Worcester State University...four-time Berkshire County Softball All-Star Game selection...played club basketball for Westfield Whips...graduated in 2013.

Personal: Born Gabrielle Elizabeth Lavinio on June 7, 1995, in Pittsfield, Mass....parents are Kathy and Michael...has three siblings: John, Joe and Beth Favorites: movie—The Dark Knight; TV show-- Nashville; actor—Will Smith; pro team—MLB's St. Louis Cardinals; athlete—Yadier Molina; food—buffalo chicken; music artist—Taylor Swift; places—New York City and Boston plays the guitar...works a summer camp for youth with special needs...a history and education major.