Fredonia University

2024: Started all 16 games for the Devils, scoring 16 goals and had 9 assists (25 points) … second on the team with 15 caused turnovers, and third with 24 ground balls … named Fredonia State Athlete of the Week on 3/11. Had 8 ground balls, 11 draw controls, 7 caused turnovers, and 7 shots on goal in two games. She was dominant in the Devils' 16-11 win over Morrisville with 10 draw controls, 3 ground balls, 3 caused turnovers, and 1 goal. She collected 5 ground balls, caused 4 turnovers, and had 1 draw control and 1 assist in a 13-6 loss to Nazareth … season high of 4 goals and 5 points came in a 20-4 win over Potsdam on 4/20 … had 10 draw controls in a 16-11 win at Morrisville on 3/9.

2023: Started 10 times, appearing in 13 games ... had 11 goals and 5 assists ... had 12 ground balls, 14 caused turnovers, and 12 draw controls ... scored her first collegiate goal on 2/22 in an 11-9 win over grove City College ... had 3 two-goal games: Alfred on 3/1; Keuka on 3/8; and Potsdam on 4/15 ... had 4 total points vs. Potsdam with 2 goals and 2 assists.

Personal: Full name is Noelle Grace Mendez ... daughter of Mary Mendez ... sister to Thomas Mendez ... coached by Chris Burger at Minisink Valley H.S. ...  Adolescent English Education Major ... played for the Yellow Jackets North