Second-year captain at NJIT.

Alyssa Radu on Bayiokos: "We expect her to pick up where she left off. She's a hard-nosed defender and will lead in the back."

2005: Tri-captain played in all 17 games (16 starts). ... scored her first goal as a Highlander on September 14 vs. Bloomfield.

Prior to NJIT: Played 2003 and 2004 at Saint Peter's. ... As a sophomore, she was team captain and made Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference all-academic. ... member of the NY ODP for two years and the LI Select for four years ... In high school, won a New York state championship as a sophomore and was named defensive MVP. ... Played in Italy her sophomore year on tour with her club travel team. ... Exceptional Senior all-star game player.

Personal: Cynthia Bayiokos. ... older sister of NJIT teammate Amanda Bayiokos. ... daughter of Patricia and Sam Bayiokos ... majoring in science, technology and society