University of Nevada Las Vegas

UNLV: Follows in the footsteps of her older sister, Tina Mabanta, who played at UNLV from 2001-05 ... An experienced player who adds depth to the Rebel lineup ... Last name is pronounced 'ma-BAN-tuh.'

2007-08: Appeared in five tournaments, playing a total of 14 rounds ... Posted a scoring average 80.36 ... Best tournament of the year came at the 2008 Las Vegas Collegiate Open, when she shot an 11-over 227 (76-74-77) to finish tied for 76th ... Highest placing came at the Wave Invitational, where she finished tied for 39th with a total of 167 (87-80) ... Turned in two more rounds in the 70s at the UNLV Spring Invitational, shooting a 78 (+6) and a 76 (+4) on her way to a three-round total of 235 (+19).

2007-08: Played in six tournaments and 18 rounds ... Had a scoring average of 80.61 ... Turned in three rounds in the 70s (79-75-78) for a total of 232 (+16) at the Las Vegas Collegiate Showdown, finishing tied for 67th ... Followed that tournament by placing tied for 40th at the USF-Richmond Country Club Invitational with a three-round score of 244 (+31) ... That finish was her best of the season ... Matched her season low with a 75 (+3) in the opening round of the UNLV Spring Invitational.

2006-07: Started slowly as a freshman but by the end of the year was a mainstay in the Rebel lineup ... Played in eight tournaments and 23 rounds, the fourth-most on the squad ... Made collegiate debut at the Las Vegas Founders Collegiate Showdown, held at Anthem Country Club ... Finished tied for 73rd with a three-round total of 234 (+18) ... Followed that with a score of 236 (+26) at the Aloha Purdue Collegiate Invitational and tied for 33rd ... Tied for 44th at the UNLV Spring Invitational with a score of 224 (+8), including rounds of 72 (E) and 73 (+1) to close out the tournament ... Best finish of the year came at the Mountain West Conference Championships with a three-round total of 242 (+29) to come in 29th.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Xavier Prep in Phoenix, Ariz. ... Won the AJGA Las Vegas Founders Junior Golf Championship in the summer of 2006 with rounds of 73-75-75 ... Placed third at the 2006 AJGA Pacific Northwest International ... Tied for 15th at the Callaway Junior World Golf Championship ... Finished seventh at the Royale Canadian National Junior Girls Championship ... Advanced to the match-play portion of the U.S. Girls Junior Championship ... A member of the 2006 National Canadian Team ... Named outstanding athlete and earned the captain[apos]s award as a senior ... Earned first team all-region and all-state honors as a senior.

PERSONAL: Melissa Carmela Mabanta was born on Nov. 2, 1988, in Vancouver, B.C. ... The daughter of Fausto and Concepion Mabanta ... Has an older brother, Justin, and an older sister, Tina ... Enjoys shopping and dancing ... Majoring in university studies.