The full-time model, who was born and raised in New Jersey which she represented at the Miss Teen USA contest in 2007, was considered among the favorites by pageant experts.
She will represent the United States at the Miss Universe pageant to be held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Sept. 12.
Alyssa Campanella, Miss California, competes in the evening gown competition during the 2011 Miss USA pageant.