Bo Rael

Photo by: Stephen Carr

Senior Bo Rael was named one of CollegeSoccer360.com's Primetime Performers of the Week.

Senior Bo Rael scored the game-winning goal as the 49ers claimed their first BWC Tournament championship.

Lindsay Bullock and Bo Rael celebrate as the 49ers defeated CSUN, 2-1, on Senior Day.

The 49ers dropped a 1-0 decision to No. 15 UC Irvine Thursday afternoon.

Position:
D
Height:
5-7
Class:
Junior
Major:
Communications
Hometown:
Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.
High School:
Los Osos HS
Prev School:
Oregon

2009 (Junior): Started all 19 games ... Compiled 10 shot attempts ... Scored her first career goal at UC Santa Barbara on Oct. 15 ... Tied her career-high with two shots at San Diego State and against UC Riverside.

2008 (Sophomore): Started all but one of 22 matches played ... Recorded two assists on the season ... First helper came in the 49ers' season-opening 4-0 victory over Gonzaga (Aug. 22) ... Also set up the game-tying goal against UC Santa Barbara in the Big West championship game.

Prior to LBSU: Appeared in one match for Oregon in 2007.

High School: Won four letters in soccer at Los Osos High School ... Helped lead the Grizzlies to back-to-back CIF quarterfinal appearances ... Earned All-CIF honors ... Three-time All-Baseline League selection. Club: Played for the Arsenal along with current 49er teammates Shawna Gordon and Janet Mendez ... Later played for Barcelona Club.

Personal: Born Marissa Rael, but goes by the nickname, Bo ... Majoring in communications.