2014-15 Women's Tennis Roster
Biography
GENERAL:
- Captain and SAAC Representative
- Very strong on the ball, with a bouncy kick serve
- Her game also includes a forehand with great topspin, and a solid double-hand backhand
- A good doubles player who is equally comfortable on the baseline or at the net, and a tremendous teammate with a big heart
- Naturally athletic and has excellent hand-eye coordination
- Presidential scholar at Siena
2013-14:
- Played No. 4, 5, and 6 singles and played No. 3, 2, and 1 doubles
- Posted a straight set win against Manhattan's Catherine Clark, holding her to three games in each set
- Teamed with classmate Jessica Macaluso to defeat St. Cloud State in a No. 2 doubles match
2012-13:
- Named Second Team All-MAAC at No. 6 singles
- Posted a 7-15 oevrall record in singles play, and a 3-4 mark in the MAAC
- Played No 4, 5 and 6 singles
- Teamed with classmate Jessica Macaluso in 23 matches at top doubles (3-20)
- Posted six straight-set wins (Wagner, Rider, Davis & Elkins, Savannah State, Saint Peter's and Manhattan), and didn't allow opponent to reach three points in any set
2011-12:
- Improved tremendously as year advanced, culminating with a thrilling three-set (3-6, 6-4 and 10-5) win over Fairfield's Nikki Johnson at No. 4 singles in final match of the year
- Her other league appearance was a straight set win over Rider's Kim Leder in the fall
- Teamed with classmate Jessica Macaluso at No. 2 doubles, and the tandem won four of its last six league matches, making great progress throughout the season.
BEFORE SIENA:
- High school did not have a tennis team, but Braz played the sport privately for 12 years and competed in USTA events for four years
- Lettered in soccer at Monson and was selected Most promising Player as a freshman
PERSONAL/COMMUNITY:
- Daughter of Joe and Donna Braz
- Active member of local community who volunteered for Boy Scouts Spaghetti Supper and other activities where help was needed, including Relay for Life and Monson Tornado Relief
- Chose Siena over Fairfield, RPI and Colby Sawyer because she loved the atmosphere of the school, the size, location and people she met on her visit
GETTING TO KNOW CASSANDRA:
Nickname: Cassie
The best thing I did this summer was: I helped with a tennis camp, playing and teaching it
One thing people would be surprised to know about me: I can be really outgoing even though I'm shy and not very talkative at first, I can be once you get to know me.
What I like most about Siena tennis: The determination on the team. Every girl helps the team, but helps themselves at the same time, and I absolutely love the atmosphere and the family feel within the team.
What I like most about Siena College: Everything! I like the size, the atmosphere and the way everyone carries themselves. The students really do want to be there and that brings out the best in Siena.
What I like most about Coach Christodoulou: He's very open and down-to-earth, and he's made me feel a part of the team since the day I met him. I really like the way he introduced me to the team and his enthusiasm for tennis.
If I could be on a reality TV show, it would be: I would be on the Amazing Race with my brother because we've always talked about going on the show together and winning the race
If I didn't play tennis, I would: Play soccer
My favorite artist (musical) is: Jason Aldean
My favorite pro sports team is: Red Sox, Patriots, Bruins, I'm a New England fan all the way!
My favorite book: The Botticelli Secret
My favorite flavor of ice cream: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup
BRAZ' CAREER STATS
| SINGLES |
Total |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
Dual |
Tour |
Conf |
| 2011-12 |
8-5 |
--- |
--- |
--- |
1-0 |
--- |
5-3 |
6-3 |
2-2 |
2-0 |
| 2012-13 |
7-16 |
--- |
--- |
--- |
1-2 |
4-6 |
1-3 |
6-11 |
1-4 |
3-4 |
| 2013-14 |
1-13 |
--- |
--- |
--- |
0-1 |
0-9 |
1-3 |
1-13 |
--- |
1-5 |
| Totals |
16-33 |
--- |
--- |
--- |
2-3 |
4-15 |
7-9 |
13-27 |
3-6 |
6-9 |
| DOUBLES |
Total |
1 |
2 |
3 |
Dual |
Tour |
Conf |
| 2011-12 |
7-11 |
--- |
4-8 |
1-1 |
5-9 |
2-2 |
3-3 |
| 2012-13 |
3-20 |
1-15 |
2-0 |
--- |
3-15 |
0-5 |
1-6 |
| 2013-14 |
1-14 |
0-1 |
1-7 |
0-6 |
1-14 |
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0-6 |
| Totals |
11-45 |
1-16 |
7-15 |
1-7 |
9-38 |
2-7 |
4-15 |
Statistics
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