Towson University Athletics

Hard-working newcomer with tremendous potential ... tallest gymnast on the Tiger roster ... Level 10 gymnast who competed at Gymstrada Club in Virginia ... product of same club program that sent All-American Erin Shanley to Towson ... has shown steady improvement ... has overcome elbow injury which required surgery ... talented performer on bars who is competing for a spot in the lineup ... will add depth to the Tigers' roster ... outstanding student.

BACKGROUND: Level 10 gymnast at Gymstrada the last two years ... has been competing in gymnastics since the age of seven ... won Virginia state all-around championship twice ... won all-around title as a Level 8 and a Level 9 gymnast ... seven-time regional qualifier for Coach Randy Church ... Level 9 qualifier for Eastern Meet ... had a career best all-around score of 36.00 ... owns a career high 9.45 score on bars ... has a career best 9.425 score on floor exercise ... graduate of Norfolk Academy.

PERSONAL: Has one younger brother ... lists parents as the people she admires the most ... hobbies include going to the beach ... favorite athlete is former Olympic gymnast Carly Patterson ... favorite television show is "Criminal Minds" ... enjoys listening to music by Rascal Flatts ... most memorable experience was trip to Alaska with family ... ... parents are business owners ... daughter of Bill and Sandy Higgins ... born on March 14, 1992 in Norfolk, Va. ... major is Undeclared.