Adelphi University Athletics

2012-13: Saw action in 18 games and averaged 6.7 minutes per contest…scored season-high 10 points in 11 minutes against Concordia, going 4-7 from the floor (12/14)…played season-high 19 minutes at Saint Michael’s (1/12)...pulled down 30 boards on the season.

2011-12: Redshirted.

At Nassau Community College: Appeared in 21 games as a freshman, averaging 7.8 points and 5.4 rebounds per games ... as a sophomore, played in 18 games and averaged 7.7 points and 7.4 rebounds per game ... served as team captain ... named to 2011 NJCAA Region XV All-Tournament team ... received the 2011 Student Activities Award ... awarded the 2011 Joseph Dondero Physical Education Scholarship.

At St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School: Played two years of varsity basketball and four seasons of varsity golf ... two-time recipient of the Sister Noella Lachat Achievement Award ... given the 2009-10 Eileen Neary Memorial Scholarship Award.

Personal: Melanie A. O'Brien ... daughter of Stephen and Kathleen ... born October 3, 1991 in Ireland ... majoring in physical education ... has a twin sister, Kristine, and a younger brother, Christopher ... sister is a member of the University of Virginia rowing team.

O'Brien's Career Bests
Points: 10, vs Concordia, 12/14/2012
Field Goals Made: 4, vs Concordia, 12/14/2012
3-Point Field Goals Made: 1, vs Concordia, 12/14/2012
Free Throws Made: 1, two times
Rebounds: 5, vs Concordia, 12/14/2012
Blocked Shots: 1, vs Saint Michael's 1/12/2013