Christina Nicassio Class: Freshman Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa. High School: Plum Height: 5-8 Position: D Birthdate: 08/12/1989 Experience: HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Christina Nicassio joins the Panthers as a defender from nearby Plum High School...five year participant in the Pennsylvania Olympic Development Program...four-year letterwinner on the Plum women's soccer team...helped the Mustangs to four consecutive fourth-place conference finishes...two-time All-Section First Team selection (2005 and 2006)...member of the 2005 PA West State Champion Penns Forest Nighthawks...led the Nighthawks to a PA State Olympic Development Program Region I second-place finish in the Ryder Cup...participated at the 2006 USL Super Y League Division National Camp...four-time Student-Athlete Scholar Award winner...Honor Roll student.

PERSONAL: Born August 12, 1989...daughter of Anthony and Sandra Nicassio...has two older brothers, Anthony and Mark...coached by current Pitt assistant coach Joenal Castma on the Nighthawks team...undeclared major.