Britt Van Beek

Position:
Midfield/Back
Height:
5-5
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Den Bosch, The Netherlands
High School:
St. Jans Lyceum

Majoring in exercise and sport science ... Participates in the Carolina Leadership Academy as part of the Veteran Leaders program

2007: As a junior, played in all 24 games and started the final nine of the season ... Scored nine goals, including the gamewinner in a 1-0 win over James Madison that sent UNC to the final four ... Her goal came with just under nine minutes remaining in the game ... She totaled three goals in NCAA Tournament play, with scores against Stanford and Penn State in addition to JMU ... Scored twice against Penn State on Sept. 16 and added an assist for five points in the game ... Finished the season with five assists and a total of 23 points, sixth on the team ... Earned spots on the ACC Academic Honor Roll and the Dean's List

2006: As a sophomore, played in all 22 games and started the final 14 of the season ... Named to the All-South Region second team ... Ranked fourth on the team in goals with nine and tied for second in points with 23 ... Scored four goals in the 11-0 win over Appalachian State

2005: As a freshman, recipient of the team's Ken and Cheryl Williams Rookie of the Year Award ... Also shared the Keller Award for Open-Play Assists ... Played in all 21 games and started 12 ... Ranked third on the team in scoring with 19 points and second in goals with eight ... Her first career goal came against Monmouth on Sept. 11 ... Scored the game-winner in the following outing, a 1-0 home field win over Old Dominion ... Also had goals against Radford, Davidson, Wake Forest (Oct. 14), Maryland and Boston College (ACC Tournament)

Before UNC: Attended St. Jans Lyceum and played for HC Den Bosch club team ... Her teams won three national championships and two South Netherlands championships ... Played for the South Netherlands district team ... Also played tennis

Personal: Born Oct. 19, 1986, in 'S-Hertogensbosch, The Netherlands ... Daughter of Mirjam and Peter van Beek ... Has one brother, Jop (25), and one sister, Lynn (19)