2024 (Freshman): Started in all 20 matches … Logged one shot on target at Merrimack (Oct. 19) … Registered 1,793 on the pitch … Key contributor on the backline to a combined 13 wins and draws for the Jaspers.

Prior to College: Attended Monroe-Woodbury High School… Competed in Varsity Soccer, Varsity Spring Track and Field and Varsity Winter Track and Field… Two-time Section 9 Champion in both soccer and track… Helped lead her team to two Regional Soccer Championships, one State Final, and one State Semifinal… Selected for the All-Class AAA/AA team and nominated for the Section Senior Game… Named to the 845-Watch List… Served as captain of Force FC ECRL club team… Member of the National Honor Society… Daughter of Tara Sovik-Bandel and Robert J. Bandel Jr… Majoring in Exercise Science.

Why Bandel Chose Manhattan: "I chose to attend Manhattan because of the inclusive environment both on and off the field. It also provides many academic opportunities that will help me in the future. Being close to home was also a major factor for me."