Christopher Newport University

2026 - Freshman Season - Served as the primary backup in goal during her first collegiate campaign ... Made seven appearances during the season while compiling a 7.86 goals-against-average ... Also boasted a .421 save percentage while pocketing eight total stops ... Posted a season-high five saves and grabbed a ground ball while seeing 32 minutes of action in a showdown at No. 3 Salisbury during the NCAA Quarterfinals on May 17 ... Her five stops equaled the most by a freshman in the national playoffs since 2011 ... Also turned away an on-target attempt during seven minutes of work in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament against Meredith on May 9 ... Collected her first career save and ground ball in a win over St. Mary's (Md.) on February 28 ... Came back with her second stop against Ursinus on March 14 ... Made her debut with 15 minutes of shutout action against Berry in the season opener on February 13 ... Also kept the opposition scoreless in bouts at Kenyon on March 29 and No. 4 Salisbury on April 25 ... Did not allow a goal in four of her appearances while seeing 84 total minutes of action during the year.

At Kingsway Regional - Excelled as a goalie during her time with the Dragons ... Earned three letters while helping lead the team to two straight South Jersey Group 4 Championships ... Also claimed the Gloucester County Cup title in 2024 ... Received the Coaches Heart and Hustle Award for her work ... Competed in soccer as well and served as a team captain in both sports ... Also saw action on the lacrosse club circuit with South Jersey Select.

Personal - Rowen Elizabeth Arena is the daughter of Michael and Shannon Arena ... "Hunger Games" is her favorite book, and Zach Bryan is her favorite musician ... Aspires to be a NICU nurse ... Majoring in nursing.