As a sophomore:

• Appeared in all 19 games, starting in 10 of them
• Recorded a career-high four shots and scored a goal in a victory over Radford
• Scored the game-winning goal in a 2-1 victory over American

As a freshman:

• Appeared and started in 19 games for the Dukes
• Made her collegiate debut at midfield for the Dukes against Rutgers
• Recorded two defensive saves for the season, one against Old Dominion and one against Delaware

Before JMU:

• Played field hockey for Erik Enter at Perkiomen Valley High School
• Second Team All-State Selection in 2010
• Three-Time All-Area selection, including a First Team honor in 2010
• 2010 Perkiomen Valley Coaches Award
• 2009 Team MVP
• Named her team’s Most Valuable Defensive Player in 2007
• Also played Lacrosse in high school, earning Defensive MVP, All-Conference and All-Area honors

 Personal:

• Rachel Lyn Palumbo
• Daughter of Craig and Julie Palumbo
• National Honor Society Member
• Volunteers as a coach and referee in the Perkiomen Valley Youth Field Hockey League
• Enjoys boating and spending time with family and friends