Erica Hydrusko Class: Sophomore Hometown: Belle Mead, N.J. High School: Montgomery Event: Free

2007-08: Competed in six events for the Patriots, and set three of her personal best times (50 free, 100 free, 100 breast) at the Patriot Invitational.

Prep: Swam three years for the Cougars, earning a letter each year ... won state and Skyland conference titles, setting relay records ... was captain of Somerset Valley YMCA club team, and competed five years ... made summer long course nationals four years in the 50 free and two years in the 100 free ... also made spring short course nationals one year in the 50 free ... anchored the 200 and 400 medley relays during spring nationals.

Personal: Full name is Erica Kim Hydrusko ... parents are Tae Kyung and Gerald Hydrusko ... father was a professional skier for 20 years, competing at the national level ... enjoys spending time with friends, computers, fishing, hiking and skiing ... chose Mason over Mary Washington, SUNY New Paltz and Maine ... majoring in economics.