NAVY WOMEN S BASKETBALL PLAYER PROFILES

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2 Audrey Bauer #20 Forward 6-0 Senior Lake Zurich, Ill. Lake Zurich H.S. Navy Surface Warfare Officer Political Science Audrey is playing with a sense of urgency this year you rarely see on teams; every single day she brings it. It goes beyond having a professional approach to practice. Her efforts are incredibly inspiring. Classmates Jade, Alix and Kara have received more recognition the past three years but you wouldn t know it by the presence Audrey has had on our team so far. I watch film of practice and I hear her voice almost the entire time. She s encouraging, prodding, coaching and celebrating her teammates efforts. She s getting everything out of this, her final season, and I can t wait to see where it takes her. Stefanie Pemper Academic Honors Was named to the 2012 and 13 Patriot League All-Academic Teams... was named to the 2011 and 13 Patriot League Academic Honor Rolls... has been named to the USNA s Superintendent s List four times and to the Commandant s List in each of her six completed semesters. Ranked second in the Patriot League with an average of 2.1 three-point field goals made a game... also ranked fourth in the league and 55th nationally with a three-point field goal percentage of 36.1 percent... made at least one three-point field goal in 29 of Navy s 33 games on the year, with multiple triples coming in 24 of those games... this included at least two treys in each of Navy s four post-season games... made at least two three-point field goals in eight-straight games during one span of the season... averaged 2.4 triples a game while shooting 39.6% from outside of the arc in this stretch... sank six threepoint field goals (on eight attempts) at Lehigh and made five treys (on eight attempts) against East Carolina... connected on the 100th three-point field goal of her career against Air Force... ended the year ranked fourth at Navy with 156 career triples to her name... her 69 three-point field goals for the year ranked sixth at Navy... scored 18 points three times on the season... her first such effort came against Loyola, then against Marshall when she also added 12 boards to notch the first double-double of her career... later scored 18 points at Lehigh... also posted 17 points and six caroms against High Point... tallied at least five boards in 18 games, including all four post-season games... opened the Patriot League Tournament by scoring 11 points on 3-of-4 shooting from three-point land and 4-of-5 shooting from the field in all and adding five rebounds in Navy s quarterfinal round win over Lafayette... next notched 13 points and five caroms in Navy s semifinal round win over Bucknell... posted eight points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals in title game win over Holy Cross... averaged 9.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.5 three-point field goals made a game in the post-season, while shooting 41.2 percent from the field and 40 percent from three-point land... snared 11 rebounds in regular season game at Lafayette... dished out a career high six assists versus UC Davis... scored in double figures 12 times on the season... led or tied for the Navy lead in blocks 11 times and steals nine times Season Notes Ranked third in the Patriot League with an average of 1.8 threepoint field goals made a game... led the Mids with 57 triples on the season... made at least one three-point field goal in all but one game on the season... converted multiple treys in 16 games... scored in double figures in 17 games... tied a career high (at the time) with four three pointers at Holy Cross to help her score 16 points... also added six rebounds and a careerhigh five steals in the game against the Crusaders... made a trio of three pointers on her way to scoring a career-high 18 points at Lafayette... was 3-of-3 from three-point range and scored 16 of her points against the Leopards in the second half... that effort was part of a 12-game stretch in which she reached double figures in points 11 times and averaged 12.6 points a game... connected on 6-of-9 attempts from the field in scoring 15 points against Air Force... also dished out five assists, blocked three shots and swiped two steals against the Falcons... shot 53.8 percent from the field (7-13) in scoring 17 points at Fordham... sank a trio of triples, including one with one minute left on the clock to give the Mids a five-point lead, in Navy s league tournament semifinal round win at Lehigh... just missed recording the first double-double of her career with a 9-point, 11-rebound effort at home against Lehigh... named to the all-tournament team at the Navy Classic after scoring nine points against Houston Baptist and 15 points, to go along with five rebounds and a career-high four blocks, against Maine... scored 11 points and grabbed nine boards against Princeton... scored all 10 of her points and grabbed all but one of her six rebounds in the Star Game at Army in the second half... after leading (or sharing the lead) the Mids in scoring once as a freshman, did so nine times as a sophomore... grabbed five or more rebounds in 18 games... shot over 40 percent from the field in 13 games Season Notes Selected as the Patriot League Rookie of the Week on Jan this was after she posted 12 points and eight rebounds at American and tallied 10 points and seven rebounds against Colgate... had recorded a total of 20 points and 15 rebounds in the five league games prior to those back-to-back outings that saw her finish with 22 points and 15 caroms... notched a season-high of 13 points twice on the year... first such outing took place against Florida when she was 4-of-6 from the field and made both of her three-point attempts... also recorded 13 points on 4-of-10 shooting (4-of-8 in three-point attempts) against UMBC... immediately followed that performance against the Retrievers with 11 points and four assists at Air Force... scored seven or more points in 16 games on the year, with nine of those outings coming during the league season... made at least one three-point field goal in 21 games overall and in 11 of the 14 league games... was 3-of-3 from the floor and made her lone three-point attempt in title game of the Patriot League Tournament against American. Graduated from Lake Zurich... competed on the school s basketball, volleyball and softball teams... the basketball team won a pair of regional titles and one conference crown, while the volleyball team won its conference, region and section during her senior season... individually, was a two-time all-area and all-conference selection in basketball, while earning the same accolades in volleyball as a senior... was a member of the National Honor Society. Personal Mother played basketball at UW Milwaukee, while sister graduated from UW Green Bay in 2013 after having played on the school s basketball team... both sisters saw their respective teams compete in the 2011, 12 and 13 NCAA Tournaments. Bauer s Career Statistics Career

3 Meet Audrey Nickname: Audge Most played song on my IPod: See you Again - Carrie Underwood My favorite snack food: Goldfish One thing I can t live without: Music First choice for a karaoke song: Any Man of Mine - Shania Twain Favorite quote: Don t cry because it s over, smile because it happened. - Dr. Seuss Favorite time of year: Summer, I love the sunshine Most people don t know this about me: I enjoy knitting Carrie Underwood, Danielle Bradbery, The Band Perry Coolest place I have ever visited: Charleston, S.C. I always get goose bumps when: The National Anthem is played before a game My hidden talent is: Cooking/baking When I was little I wanted to: Be on Broadway when I grew up Game day ritual: I always have a cup of juice before watching film at home games Sport I would most want to play in college other than basketball: Volleyball player: Determined Favorite basketball player: Kayla Tetschlag Most valuable lesson I learned through basketball: If you want to get better at something, you have to put in the time Famous athlete who inspires me: Misty May Toughest player on the team: Alix Membreno Funniest player on the team: Ashanti Kennedy Most competitive player on the team: Kara Pollinger this year: Erin Meador Kara Pollinger Peri Curtis Best perk about being a student at Navy: Every meal is provided Most challenging thing about being a student at Navy: Performing well in several areas at the same time Ten years from now, I will be: Married with children Favorite Naval Academy tradition: Singing Navy Blue and Gold after games Most memorable moment at Navy: Second Class Ring Dance I chose to attend the USNA because: I could not pass on an awesome opportunity Peri Curtis #12 Forward 5-11 Sophomore Coronado, Calif. Coronado H.S. Navy Surface Warfare Officer Political Science This is such an important year in Peri s development. She has the ability to be an all-conference player in her career and she s fortunate every day to see what that looks like from five of her teammates. To see how aggressive they are in practice, to see how they defend, and to see how well they make the extra pass and make our team hard to guard. Peri picks things up well and has great instincts for basketball, she will literally have the kind of season she sets her mind to. Peri is one of a few on our team that can be described as sassy and fun, and she is the best I ve ever seen at celebrating our team s successes on the bench in games. Lots of energy in this gal. Stefanie Pemper Academic Honors Has been named to the USNA s Commandant s List once. Played in 17 games on the year... posted three points, two steals and one assist against Stony Brook... scored a seasonbest four points against Jackson State... was 2-of-4 from the field in that game... snared three caroms in three games: vs. UC Davis, at Air Force and at home against Holy Cross. Graduated from Coronado... was a member of three league title-winning basketball teams at the school... set school records for career points and rebounds... was a two-time league player of the year and a three-time team MVP... also was tabbed as a San Diego Scholar-Athlete... was a member of the National Honor Society. Personal Father played football while a student at Navy... three older siblings also attended Navy, including Nikki, who was a four-year member of the basketball team. Meet Peri Nickname: Periaye, P-flight, Perita, Purry Most played song on my IPod: Time of Your Life Kid Ink My favorite snack food: Twizzlers One thing I can t live without: Family If I could bring one thing from my hometown to Annapolis, it would be: In-N-Out Burger First choice for a karaoke song: No Scrubs - TLC Favorite quote: Don t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion. Muhammad Ali Drake, Krewella, Kid Ink Person I would love to trade places with for one day: Skylar Diggins Game day ritual: Handshake with Chelsea Terry player: Selfless Favorite basketball player: Kyrie Irving and Candace Parker Famous athlete who inspires me: Elena Delle Donne Toughest player on the team: Jade Geif Best dancer on the team: Peri Curtis Funniest player on the team: Kara Pollinger Most competitive player on the team: Alix Membreno this year: Chelsea Terry Rebecca Richmond M.L. Morrison Mentor at USNA: LT Romero Best perk about being a student at Navy: Getting thanked for our service when we are out in town, it s humbling Ten years from now: I will be graduating from Law School Favorite Naval Academy tradition: Army-Navy game Most memorable moment at Navy: Winning the Patriot League Championship I chose to attend the USNA because: I ve always wanted to be a part of something bigger than myself. At Navy, I get to play the sport I love while getting a great education. Curtis Career Statistics

4 Jade Geif #21 Forward 6-0 Senior Lakeville, Minn. Lakeville South H.S. Marine Corps Ground Economics So many compliments and successes have gone to Jade the past three years, all of them deserved. The one thing I don t think gets mentioned enough is how skilled she is at her craft. She reminds me of a finish carpenter, albeit the rare one who has the strength and perseverance of a lumberjack. Jade s footwork, ball-handling, screening and her attention to detail on defense, are beautiful to watch. We re asking her to do some different things offensively this year and as always she s approaching it with total unselfishness and commitment. Stefanie Pemper Athletic Honors Selected as the Patriot League s 2011 Rookie (Freshman) of the Year... also tabbed as the MVP of both the 2011 and 12 Patriot League Tournaments... is one of just three players in league history to have earned the tournament MVP honor twice in a career... was named to the 2013 Patriot League All- Tournament Team... earned second team all-league honors in 2012 and first-team laurels in 13. Led the Patriot League in field goal percentage with a mark of 53.2 percent... that tally ranked 13th nationally... also paced the league in conference games with a mark of 53.5 percent... ranked among the top-10 players in the league in scoring (4th, 13.0 ppg), rebounding (4th, 7.9 rpg), offensive rebounds (4th, 3.0 orpg), defensive rebounds (5th, 4.9 drpg) and minutes played (9th, 31.7 mpg)... ranked second in league games with an average of 8.3 rebounds a game... scored the 1,000 point of her career as part of a career-high tying 22-point effort against Colgate... was 10-of-14 from the field in the game against the Raiders, while adding nine rebounds... is one of seven players in Navy history to have accrued over 1,000 points (1,092) and 700 rebounds (763) in a career... ranks third at Navy for career offensive rebounds (301), third in career field goal percentage (52.5%), seventh in career rebounds (763) and 14th in career points (1,092)... recorded seven double-doubles on the year and missed a double-double by one rebound (7) or point in eight additional games... came within one rebound (at Air Force) of recording a double-double in five-straight games... shot at least 50 percent from the floor in 22 games... this included marks of 83.3 percent (5-6) at Marquette and 77.8 percent (7-9) against Saint Peter s and at Colgate... was tabbed as the Patriot League s Player of the Week four times on the year, which is a new Navy record for the most laurels earned in a single season... scored in double figures 24 times on the year... grabbed 10 or more boards in nine games... tallied 10 points in Navy s league tournament quarterfinal round win over Lafayette... took a charge in the game s waning minutes, then sank a pair of free throws to tie the game with 32 seconds left and force overtime... followed up that performance with 12 points and seven rebounds against Bucknell, then notched nine points and 12 boards in title game against Holy Cross... snared a career-high 16 rebounds at Holy Cross... led Navy with a scoring average of 13.7 points during the Patriot League Tournament... posted 18 points and seven rebounds at Princeton... in road win at Lafayette, was 3-of-3 from the field, 3-of-4 from the foul line, scored seven (of Navy s 12) points, grabbed two rebounds and swiped one steal in the five-minute overtime period... scored 15 of her game-high 19 points against the Leopards after halftime Season Notes Either scored or assisted on a team-high 34 percent of Navy s field goals for the year... that number increased to 40 percent during the postseason... led Navy or shared the team lead in points 14 times and in rebounding 19 times on the year, both of which were highs on the squad... led the Patriot League in offensive rebounds (3.3 rpg) while ranking second in field goal percentage (51.2%), fourth in rebounding (7.8 rpg) and ninth in scoring (11.1 ppg) on the season... led Navy and ranked ninth in the Patriot League in assists (2.6 apg) during the league campaign... reached double figures in points in 10 of 14 league games and in all four of Navy s postseason games... shot over 40 percent from the field in 23 games... scored a career-high 22 points in Navy s league tournament title game win over Holy Cross... was 7-of-15 from the field while making 8 of her 10 free throw attempts... added seven rebounds against the Crusaders... averaged 16.3 points and 6.0 rebounds a game during the league tournament, while ranking second on the team with nine assists and shooting 50 percent from the field... went on to connect on 7-of-10 attempts from the field in scoring 14 points and grabbing seven rebounds against Maryland in the NCAA Tournament... in addition to her 22-point effort against Holy Cross, also scored 21 points and grabbed 12 rounds against Air Force while tallying 20 points and 8 boards at Colgate... recorded three other double-doubles on the season... the first was a 11-point, 13-carom afternoon against Boston University, while the second was a 13-point, 13-rebound game at Bucknell... the 13 caroms tied her career high... her performance against Boston came on the heels of her accruing 17 points and 8 rebounds against Fordham... the two-game effort earned her placement onto the all-tournament team at the Fordham Holiday Classic... also posted a double-double of 16 points and 12 rebounds against Army... made 9-of-11 field goal attempts and pulled down eight rebounds against Princeton Season Notes Led all players with 14 points and 12 rebounds in NCAA Tournament game against DePaul... made 6-of-9 field goal attempts in 32 minutes against the Blue Demons... averaged 10.7 points and 10.0 rebounds a game in the three Patriot League Tournament games... scored five points and grabbed a season-high 13 boards in quarterfinal round game against Colgate before finishing with 11 points and seven caroms against Bucknell... capped off the tournament by tallying 16 points and 10 rebounds in title game against American... made 7-of-10 field goal attempts versus the Eagles... also made 7-of-10 shots from the floor in scoring 20 points at Lafayette... contributed nine boards in that game against the Leopards... scored in double figures in 17 games on the season, grabbed 10 or more boards in nine games and tallied six double-doubles... her first double-double was a 13-point, 11-rebound outing at Maine... garnered a pair of Patriot League Rookie (Freshman) of the Week honors on the year... her first award came on Jan. 17 after she averaged 15.5 points and 11.0 rebounds in games against Lehigh (17 pts., 9 rebs.) and Lafayette (14 pts., 13 rebs.)... her second weekly laurel was awarded on Feb. 28 after she averaged 10.5 points and 11.0 rebounds against American (9 pts., 11 rebs.) and Colgate (12 pts., 11 rebs.)... shot 53.5 percent from the field in the Patriot League season to lead the conference and break the Navy league single-season record... ranked third in the Patriot League for field goal percentage for the entire season with a mark of 48.5 percent... ranked second in the league overall (7.9) and third for the league season (8.0) for rebounding average... is one of just five freshmen over the last two decades to lead Navy in rebounding for a season... averaged 7.3 points and 7.1 rebounds a game and shot 38.5 percent from the floor during the non-league season; improved those stats to 11.4 points, 8.6 rebounds and 54.8 percent shooting over the rest of the year. Graduated from Lakeville South... played basketball, lacrosse, track and tennis at the school... garnered all-conference laurels in basketball in each of her four years... also earned all-state (Minn.) accolades in the sport as a senior. Geif s Career Statistics Career

5 Meet Jade Nickname: Kara calls me big girl and Audrey calls me Jadeicle Most played song on my IPod: That s how she rolls - Chase Rice My favorite snack food: Crackers and cheese One thing I can t live without: Music If I could bring one thing from my hometown to Annapolis, it would be: My dirt bike First choice for a karaoke song: Man! I Feel Like A Woman! Shania Twain Favorite time of year: Spring, because it is tournament time Lynyrd Skynyrd, Brantley Gilbert and Jessta James. Person I would love to trade places with for one day: One of the wives from Duck Dynasty. I always get goose bumps when: I watch Navy Women s Basketball highlight videos My hidden talents are: Playing the trombone and fishing When I was little, I wanted to be: A middle school math teacher when I grew up Sport I would most want to play in college other than basketball: Softball player: Dedicated Favorite basketball player: Candace Parker. She is the definition of an all-around player Toughest player on the team: Kara Pollinger Funniest player on the team: Kara Pollinger Most competitive player on the team: Kara Pollinger this year: Rebecca Richmond Rebecca Richmond M.L. Morrison Mentor at USNA: Major Thomas Ten years from now, I will be: Married to my dashing charming man and serving in the Marine Corps Favorite Naval Academy tradition: Spirit missions Most memorable moment at Navy: Winning the Patriot League championship my freshman year for the first time in Naval Academy history I chose to attend the USNA because: I loved that it meant doing something so different than any one I had ever met Erin Meador #31 Guard 5-10 Junior Clifton, Va. Centreville H.S. Marine Corps Aviation Economics Erin played such an important role for us last season and is one of our smartest players. She often gets us extra possessions with her offensive rebounding and hustle, and she sees the floor so well she makes some great passes. Opponents will sometimes leave Erin to double-team other players and her ability to make them pay improved last year and will be something to watch this season. Erin studies our scouting reports with the eye of a defensive stopper, and it helps her make important plays that may go unnoticed by fans. Stefanie Pemper Started 15 games... improved her season totals to 81 points (10 as a freshman), 10 three-point field goals made (0), 135 rebounds (11) and 41 assists (2)... was 3-of-3 from the field in back-to-back games at Marquette (7 points) and Marshall (8 points)... tallied at least five rebounds in 14 games... grabbed a career-high eight boards against Holy Cross, while adding seven points in the game... pulled down seven rebounds in three games and posted six rebounds in four games Season Notes Connected on 2-of-3 field goal attempts against Houston Baptist... totaled three rebounds and two points in home game victory over Army... snared a pair of rebounds in two additional games on the season... scored two points in two other games. Graduated from Centreville... earned four letters in basketball and one in lacrosse... garnered all-district honors in basketball in each of her final three seasons, including firstteam laurels as a junior and senior... also received a pair of all-region nods... scored over 1,000 career points. Meet Erin Nickname: Shmeads, shmeady, meady, meads, e-meads, urn First choice for a karaoke song: Lucky - Britney Spears Favorite quote: She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. Proverbs 31:25 Favorite time of year: Fall, the weather is absolutely beautiful Ke$ha, Beyoncé, Luke Bryant Coolest place I have ever visited: The Peruvian Rainforests I always get goose bumps when: Chaplains speak at the anchor during lunch My hidden talent is: Arts and crafts Game day ritual: Eating a banana with peanut butter while visualizing the game player: Passionate Most valuable lesson I learned through basketball: You can always push yourself harder than you think Famous athlete who inspires me: Brad Snyder Toughest player on the team: M.L. Morrison Funniest player on the team: Kara Pollinger Most competitive player on the team: Jade Geif this year: M.L. Morrison Kara Pollinger Peri Curtis Best perk about being a student at Navy: Being located right on the water Most challenging thing about being a student at Navy: Never having enough time Favorite Naval Academy tradition: Army Week! Most memorable moment at Navy: Winning the Patriot League Tournament I chose to attend the USNA because: Of the challenges, the opportunities, and the ability to say thank you to all those who have served my country before me Meador s Career Statistics Career

6 10 Alix Membreno #0 Guard 5-9 Senior Loxahatchee, Fla. Saint Pius X H.S. Navy Aviation Oceanography Alix has grown a lot as a player the past couple years, especially on the offensive end. She wants the ball in her hands during important possessions and is that rare player who is both willful and graceful at scoring. Alix has a really special ability to D teammates up in practice and show them what strong Division-I mid-major basketball looks like, while also saying the perfect words to give them confidence. She, more than anyone on our team can have practices where her teams win every competition, and she s the catalyst. Stefanie Pemper Academic Honors Was named to the 2013 Patriot League Academic Honor Roll... has been named to the USNA s Dean s List once and to the Commandant s List twice. Athletic Honors Garnered Second-Team All-Patriot League honors in both 2012 and was tabbed as the MVP of the 2013 Patriot League Tournament... was named to the 2011 and 12 Patriot League All-Tournament Team... in track, earned Second-Team All-Patriot League honors in the javelin in 2011 and 12 before receiving first-team accolades in 13. Basketball Ranked among the top-10 players in the league in nine of 13 statistics tracked by the league... this included top-five showings for assist-turnover ratio (4th, 1.3) and field goal percentage (5th, 42.6%)... other placements of note included assists (6th, 3.5 apg), scoring (8th, 11.3 ppg) and rebounding (9th, 6.7 rpg)... averaged 12.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.7 blocks a game while connecting on 45.7 percent of her shots from the field during the Patriot League Tournament... posted 10 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in quarterfinal round win over Lafayette, then tallied 18 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in semifinal round win over Bucknell... capped the tournament with a 10-point, six-rebound, seven-assist effort against Holy Cross... added nine points and four rebounds against Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament... scored in double figures in 20 games on the year, while snaring five or more rebounds in 27 games... totaled at least 10 caroms in five games... tallied four double-doubles... her initial such performance of the year was a 13-point, 15-rebound game against UC Davis... also recorded 11 points and 11 rebounds against Holy Cross... just missed a double-double with 11 rebounds and nine points at Mount St. Mary s... swiped six steals against East Carolina, one of six games on the year on which she totaled three or more steals... tallied 19 points, six rebounds and five assists at Marquette... dished out 114 assists on the year after totaling 102 in her first two years combined... led or shared the Navy lead in assists in 16 games, in scoring 12 times, in blocks 10 times and in steals 10 games... opened the season by scoring at least nine points in Navy s initial eight games. Track & Field Won the javelin in the Star Meet against Army and at the Patriot League Championship... also placed 43rd at the NCAA East Regional in the event Season Notes Basketball Ranked fifth in the Patriot League in defensive rebounds (4.8 rpg), seventh in both field goal percentage (43.0%) and overall rebounds (6.6 rpg) and 10th in steals (1.3 spg)... led or shared the Navy lead in scoring in 12 games after having done so three times as a freshman... scored 10 or more points in nine games after reaching double figures once a year ago... shot over 40 percent from the field in 18 games... made multiple three-point field goals in seven games... tallied a career-high 24 points against NJIT... made 4-of-5 three-point attempts, was 7-of-13 from the field in all and made 6-of-9 free throw attempts in the game... also added eight rebounds... scored 19 points and grabbed eight rebounds against Colgate... was 8-of-11 from the field against the Raiders... made 7-of-11 attempts from the floor in scoring 16 points, while adding eight rebounds, against Siena... set a career high with 15 rebounds at Lafayette... posted the first double-double of her career with 12 points and 10 rebounds at American... scored 15 points and grabbed seven rebounds in Star Game win over Army... opened the Patriot League Tournament with a nine-rebound, seven-point effort against Colgate... followed that performance by tallying 10 points and nine rebounds at Lehigh... then, in the league title game, accrued 13 points, six rebounds and a career-high tying five steals against Holy Cross... previously swiped five steals in regular season road game at Lehigh... snared five or more rebounds in 25 games, including in each of the last five of the season Season Notes Track & Field Won the javelin event at three meets, including the Army-Navy Star Meet, before placing second in the event at the Patriot League Championship... went on to place 29th in the javelin at the NCAA East Regional Season Notes Basketball Sat out back-to-back games in late January due to an injury... that stopped her consecutive starts streak at eight games... started each of the remaining 11 games after returning... tallied eight points in each of her first four games back in the lineup... scored in double figures four times on the season... led the Mids with a season-high 15 points in Navy s Patriot League opener at Bucknell... was 4-of-8 from the field and converted all six free throw attempts versus the Bison... was 5-of-9 from the floor in scoring 11 points, along with tallying six boards and four assists in league tournament quarterfinal round win over Colgate... made a season-high three three-point field goals (on four attempts) in scoring 10 points in Patriot League Tournament title game against American... also grabbed five boards versus the Eagles... averaged 8.3 points and 4.7 rebounds a game and shot 50 percent (10-of-20) from the field over the three games of the league tournament... scored seven points and hauled in three rebounds in NCAA Tournament game against DePaul... grabbed four or more rebounds in 18 games... this included nine and eight caroms, respectively, in back-to-back games at Holy Cross and Army... recorded eight points, five rebounds, four assists and three steals at Lafayette... posted a non-league season high of 11 points at Princeton Season Notes Track & Field Won the javelin at three outdoor meets, including the Army- Navy Star Meet... placed second in the event at the Patriot League Championship... also placed 37th at the NCAA East Regional in the event. Graduated from Saint Pius X in Albuquerque, N.M.... played basketball, softball and track during her prep career... was a two-time all-state selection in basketball... also set the state record in the javelin while winning the state title in that event and the discus as a senior... selected as the Albuquerque Athlete of the Year during her final season at the school... was a member of the school s student council... attended the Naval Academy Prep School during the academic year. Personal Mother ran track at Boston University and qualified for the 1984 Olympics (100m). Membreno s Career Statistics Career

7 Meet Alix Nickname: Memz, Memzy, Memmy Most played song on my IPod: The Tallest Man on Earth- Dreamer My favorite snack food: Chips and Guacamole One thing I can t live without: Hair Tie If I could bring one thing from my hometown to Annapolis, it would be: Green Chili Breakfast Burritos First choice for a karaoke song: Caribbean Queen - Billy Ocean Favorite quote: We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. Favorite time of year: Summer, because I love going to the beach Most people don t know this about me: I love to read In high school, I was known for: Most school spirit Salt-N-Pepa, Michael Jackson, and Aerosmith Person I would love to trade places with for one day: Kelly Slater Coolest place I have ever visited: Carlsbad, N.M. I always get goose bumps when: I look down from high heights My hidden talent is: Dancing Game day ritual: Listen to my game day playlist Sport I would most want to play in college other than basketball: Track and Field player: Determined Favorite basketball player: Cynthia Cooper Most valuable lesson I learned through basketball: How to fight through mental fatigue Famous athlete who inspires me: Mia Hamm Toughest player on the team: Audrey Bauer Best dancer on the team: Alix Membreno Funniest player on the team: Chelsea Terry Most competitive player on the team: Jade Geif this year: Chloe Stapleton Kara Pollinger M.L. Morrison Mentor at USNA: CAPT William James DiFilippo - very amazing man Best perk about being a student at Navy: A job when you graduate Most challenging thing about being a student at Navy: Not enough time in the day Favorite Naval Academy tradition: Singing Navy Blue and Gold after games Most memorable moment at Navy: Winning the first Patriot League Championship I chose to attend the USNA because: I wanted to do something in life that serves others M.L. Morrison #24 Forward 6-0 Senior Southlake, Texas Carroll H.S. Navy Aviation Ocean Engineering M.L. is an outstanding example of commitment and selflessness, and has a really special role on our team. You rarely see seniors on a Division-I, non-athleticscholarship team filling the role M.L. does for us. She works her tail off, she s been extremely reliable, and we ve asked her to go against Jade every day in practice for four years so she s an angel. She knows how to defend Jade better than anyone but thank goodness she won t tell. M.L. is playing the best basketball of her career and I m excited to see what kind of plays she ll make for us in games. The team shares a lot of laughs with M.L. Stefanie Pemper Had accrued 46 points and 38 rebounds and had not made a three-point field goal in her first two years; recorded 125 points, 96 caroms and eight triples as a junior... scored 12 points at Iona... scored 11 points against UC Davis... posted 10 points at Air Force... tallied nine points and seven rebounds against Marshall... made a pair of three-point field goals and scored eight points in NCAA Tournament game against Kentucky... posted seven points and seven rebounds against Loyola Season Notes Scored 10 points in game at Lehigh... connected on 3-of-6 attempts from the field and 4-of-5 free throw attempts in the game... one game earlier, tallied seven points at Colgate... tallied a career-high six rebounds and a career-best three shots against Houston Baptist... snared five caroms at William & Mary and in league tournament quarterfinal round game against Colgate Season Notes Played in four games on the season... played six minutes in Navy s win at Maine... had one steal against the Black Bears. Graduated from Carroll... was a member of the school s basketball and track teams... her basketball teams won a pair of district titles... earned second-team all-district honors as a senior... also garnered academic all-district (two) and academic all-state (one) laurels... was a member of the National Honor Society. Meet M.L. Nickname: Schmelvin/M.L. Most played song on my IPod: Swimming Pools - Kendrick Lamar My favorite snack food: Nutella and Ritz Crackers First choice for a karaoke song: Complicated - Avril Lavigne Favorite quote: The past is the future with the lights on Favorite time of year: Summer because I love to swim and I get to be in Texas for some of it In high school, I was known for: Playing basketball and driving a yellow jeep Jason Aldean, Gary Allen, and Granger Smith Coolest place I have ever visited: Valencia, Spain I always get goose bumps when: I walk off the plane and I am home in Texas for breaks When I was little, I wanted to: Be a pilot when I grew up player: Loyal Most valuable lesson I learned through basketball: Team is family Best dancer on the team: Jade Geif this year: Chelsea Terry Audrey Bauer Favorite Naval Academy tradition: Army-Navy rivalry and Army week pranks Most memorable moment at Navy: Winning the Patriot League Championship for the first time my freshman year I chose to attend the USNA because: I wanted to be a pilot and play basketball Morrison s Career Statistics Career

8 12 Kara Pollinger #32 Guard 5-7 Senior Fort Gay, W.Va. Tolsia H.S. Navy Aviation Mechanical Engineering Maybe it s because I used to be a point guard myself and I absolutely love the position, but I think Kara is the key to our season. The gal has every skill she needs on both ends of the court, to take what our opponent gives and make plays, but she doesn t believe it as consistently as our other returning starters believe in what they do well. When Kara has a big presence in our games, we are really tough to beat. Kind of like Popeye does well with spinach, Kara does well with poise. Stefanie Pemper Academic Honors Was named to the 2013 Patriot League Academic Honor Roll... has been named to the USNA s Dean s List once and to the Commandant s List five times. Athletic Honors Was named to the 2012 and 13 Patriot League All-Tournament Teams. Ranked fourth in the Patriot League for assists (3.7 apg), third in three-point field goals made (2.0 fgmg), and second in assistturnover ratio (1.6)... also led the Mids and ranked fifth in the league with an average of 33.6 minutes played per game... led the league in assist-turnover ratio (2.3) during league games... set a Patriot League Tournament Championship Game record for scoring with her 24-point outburst against Holy Cross... was 6-of-10 from three-point land and 8-of-15 from the field overall as she tied her career high in the game against the Crusaders... earlier in the season had connected on 6-of-7 three-point attempts in scoring 24 points against Jackson State... was 9-of-12 from the floor overall in that game... that capped a stretch in which she scored in double figures in five of the first six games of the year... made at least three three-point field goals in 12 games... scored in double figures in 14 games and finished six additional games with nine points... snared four or more rebounds in 12 games... dished out four or more assists in 18 games... recorded six assists in seven games on the year... totaled 122 assists on the season after posting 103 assists during her freshman and sophomore years combined... made the 100th three-point field goal of her career at American... her 65 triples on the year surpasses her tally of 51 that she had accrued her initial two seasons... is the first player in Navy history to have both made at least 50 three-point field goals and dished out at least 100 assists in a season... one game prior to her 24-point effort against Jackson State, produced 16 points against UC Davis... made 4-of-8 three-point attempts in scoring 15 points while adding six rebounds and five assists against Saint Peter s... her high for points in league regular season games was a 17-point game against Colgate... added six assists and five rebounds in the game... swiped a career high four steals in NCAA Tournament game against Kentucky Season Notes Ranked second in the Patriot League in three-point field goal percentage (37.4%), sixth in three-point field goals made (1.4 fgm/g), eighth in defensive rebounds (3.9 rpg) and ninth in assists (2.8 apg)... scored in double figures in 12 games... led or shared the Navy lead in points in five games... averaged 12.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists a game during the Patriot League Tournament... posted 14 points and four boards in quarterfinal round win over Colgate... notched 12 points, four caroms and three steals in the semifinal game against Lehigh... accrued 10 points, seven rebounds and five assists in title game win over Holy Cross... connected on a pair of three-point field goals in all three games... scored a career-high 24 points against Maine... made all but one of her 10 field goal attempts and sank all five of her three-point shots in the game... also added five rebounds to help her earn MVP honors at the Navy Classic... recorded the first double-double of her career with 11 points and 10 rebounds at Colgate... that began a six-game span where she scored in double figures five times... scored 18 points and grabbed five caroms at Lafayette... grabbed five or more rebounds in 16 games... tallied 16 points and eight rebounds both at Mount St. Mary s (in which she made four three-point field goals) and against Boston University... dished out three or more assists in 19 games... tallied 12 points, seven rebounds and seven assists against NJIT... produced nine points on 3-of-3 shooting from outside of the three-point arc and six assists at Holy Cross Season Notes Averaged just under 10 minutes of playing time a game for the season (9.7)... tallied a season-high 24 minutes of court time at Air Force... tied a season high with five points and hauled in a season-best four rebounds against the Falcons... also scored five points (on 2-of-3 shooting from the floor) against Mount St. Mary s and in home game against Army... added a trio of assists in the game against the Mountaineers and a pair in the contest against the Black Knights... finished with four points in regular season finale at Colgate... hauled in a Patriot League season-best two rebounds in home game against Holy Cross. Graduated from Tolsia... earned four letters at the school in basketball, volleyball and softball... was a twotime first-team all-state selection in basketball... served as the captain of the basketball team as a senior... also garnered firstteam all-state laurels in volleyball during her final season... was a member of the National Honor Society. Personal One sister played softball at Concord Univ., while another played both softball and basketball at the school. Pollinger s Career Statistics Career

9 Academic Honors Meet Kara Nickname: Stitch Most played song on my IPod: Thinking About You Frank Ocean My favorite snack food: Oreos and Milk One thing I can t live without: Sunscreen If I could bring 1 thing from my hometown to Annapolis, it would be: My family First choice for a karaoke song: Any Man of Mine Shania Twain Favorite quote: I ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. Michael Jordan Most people don t know this about me: I m secretly a rapper In high school, I was known for: Both of my parents and my sister teaching at my high school Drake, Frank Ocean, and Kenny Chesney Person I would love to trade places with for one day: Michael Jordan Coolest place I have ever visited: Hawaii My hidden talent is: I can crack almost every bone in my body Sport I would most want to play in college other than basketball: Softball player: Resilient Favorite basketball player: Steve Nash The best part of practice is: All the drills where we are divided up by class Toughest player on the team: Alix Membreno Funniest player on the team: Chloe Stapleton Most competitive player on the team: Jade Geif this year: Peri Curtis Rebecca Richmond Audrey Bauer Most challenging thing about being a student at Navy: Limited time spent at home Ten years from now, I will be: Flying planes Favorite Naval Academy tradition: Plebe Summer Most memorable moment at Navy: Winning three Patriot League championships I chose to attend the USNA because: I wanted to major in engineering, play basketball, and have the opportunity to serve my country Rebecca Richmond #11 Guard 5-7 Sophomore Superior, Colo. Monarch H.S. Navy Aviation Systems Engineering Rebecca is proof that there s life on another planet in the solar system because I ve never met an earthling quite like her. We might need to inquire about booking the space shuttle for recruiting. That Rebecca was our 8th man last year is a credit to her tenacity, her basketball smarts and her professionalism. This year she s back at it showing tangible leadership every day in practice with a focus and sense of urgency that is special. Rebecca has yet to develop a strong statistical tendency, but she s improving her shooting, passing and rebounding, and I expect her to be even better than last year. Stefanie Pemper Has been named to the USNA s Commandant s List in a pair of semesters. Appeared in 27 games on the season... connected on a threepoint field goal in consecutive games against Saint Pater s and Loyola... tallied five points in the game against Saint Peter s... snared four rebounds in a trio of games on the year... also chipped in three caroms vs. Jackson State and at home against Lehigh... added three steals against Jackson State. Graduated from Monarch... competed in basketball, cross country and track at the school... in basketball, was a member of three teams that won league titles and two (2009, 12) that placed second in the state... twice earned honorable mention all-state (Colo.) recognition... won three regional crowns in cross country and two state titles in track... was the Valedictorian of her graduating class... was named to the National Honor Society and the Spanish Honor Society. Meet Rebecca Nickname: Becca, Becks Most played song on my IPod: Let me love you - Mario One thing I can t live without: Chocolate If I could bring one thing from my hometown to Annapolis, it would be: The mountains Favorite quote: Everything happens for a reason the tough part of life is figuring out what that reason is. Most people don t know this about me: I am first generation American in my family In high school, I was known for: Being an athlete and the Valedictorian of my class Coolest place I have ever visited: Belize I always get goose bumps when: I think something is under my bed My hidden talent is: Cooking; I am a great chef Sport I would most want to play in college other than basketball: Volleyball or track player: Enthusiastic Favorite basketball player: Rajon Rondo Most valuable lesson I learned through basketball: Perseverance The best part of practice is: Team huddle right before we start Toughest player on the team: Alix Membreno Funniest player on the team: M.L. Morrison Most competitive player on the team: Kara Pollinger this year: Kara Pollinger Audrey Bauer Peri Curtis Best perk about being a student at Navy: The uniforms Ten years from now, I will be: Finishing my career as a pilot Favorite Naval Academy tradition: Army week Most memorable moment at Navy: Sea Trials I chose to attend the USNA because: I wanted a challenge and to be a part of something bigger than myself Richmond s Career Statistics

10 Chloe Stapleton #22 Guard 5-10 Junior Cary, N.C. Cardinal Gibbons H.S. Navy Surface Warfare Officer Oceanography Chloe is a terrific shooter with deep range, a quick release and the confidence a shooter needs. We have a few specialty players who do one aspect of the game really well and it s fun to appreciate them for the way they showcase the game of basketball. I chuckle at the way Chloe s teammates have believed in her since she was a freshman; it s like they think she could outshoot Ray Allen. Chloe is one of our best zone defenders and the more she can improve her man defense, rebounding, and ball-handling, the better team we ll be. Stefanie Pemper Athletic Honors Was named to the 2013 Patriot League All-Tournament Team. Missed the first nine games of the season... in her initial game of the year, against William & Mary, after checking into the game she immediately made a three-point field, made another three-point field goal, stole the ball and made a third three-point field goal, stole the ball again and went over half of the court to score a layup, all of which transpired in 1:46... entered the year with a career high of 10 points and two three-point field goals made, but accounted for 11 points and a trio of treys in four offensive possessions... would end the game against The Tribe with 20 points and six three-point field goals made... scored 10 points and grabbed five rebounds in Navy s next game against Mount St. Mary s... made a trio of treys on six attempts to score 13 points against Lafayette... made four triples to tally 12 points while adding three assists in the next game at Holy Cross... was 6-of-10 from three-point range in scoring 19 points at Lehigh... reached double figures for a third-straight game (initially scored 10 points at Colgate) with a 13-point effort against Bucknell... missed consecutive games due to a concussion, but returned to make three three-point field goals in back-to-back games at American (nine points) and against Colgate (10 points)... was 5-of-11 from three-point range on her way to scoring 19 points against Holy Cross in the championship game of the Patriot League Tournament... ended the year having made at least one triple in 20 of her 22 games... made multiple three-point field goals in 15 of those games... for Patriot League games, ranked second in the league for three-point field goals made (2.7 fgmg), tied for fifth in steals (1.7 spg) and ranked sixth for three-point field goal percentage (36.0%) Season Notes Appeared in all but two of Navy s 32 games on the season... ranked fourth on the team with 26 three-point field goals made... sank at least one three pointer in 18 of her 30 games, with multiple triples in eight games... made two three-point field goals in six consecutive league games from Jan. 25-Feb made 52.2% of her three-point shots during this time... scored a season-high 10 points in Navy s win at Bucknell... tallied nine points and a season-high six caroms at Army... scored seven points at American... was 2-of-4 from three-point range in NCAA Tournament game against Maryland... scored eight points and dished out three assists against Lehigh... shot at least 50% from the field in 14 games. Graduated from Cardinal Gibbons... earned four letters in basketball and one in softball at the school... helped her basketball team win its conference title as a sophomore... garnered all-conference honors in each of her four years... was twice tabbed as her team s MVP... attended the Naval Academy Prep School during the academic year. Personal Mother played tennis at East Tennessee State while her father played football at ETSU. Meet Chloe Nickname: Noodles or Chlo Most played song on my IPod: Smash Into You - Beyonce My favorite snack food: Goldfish One thing I can t live without: A comfy blanket If I could bring one thing from my hometown to Annapolis, it would be: My mom s spaghetti First choice for a karaoke song: Someone Like You - Adele Favorite quote: You miss 100% of the shots you don t take. Wayne Gretzky Favorite time of year: Fall it includes football season, basketball workouts, and my birthday Most people don t know this about me: My brother and I are Irish twins (not even a year apart). Beyonce, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus Person I would love to trade places with for one day: President Obama Coolest place I have ever visited: The Vatican I always get goose bumps when: I watch the team highlight film Game day ritual: 27 minute nap and Crystal Light Strawberry Energy drink Sport I would most want to play in college other than basketball: Soccer (goalie) or Swimming (backstroke) player: Tough Favorite basketball player: LeBron James Most valuable lesson I learned through basketball: Mental fitness is just as important as physical fitness The best part of practice is: Half-court shots Toughest player on the team: Alix Membreno Funniest player on the team: Chelsea Terry Most competitive player on the team: Jade Geif this year: Audrey Bauer Kara Pollinger M.L. Morrison or Peri Curtis Most challenging thing about being a student at Navy: Time management Ten years from now, I will be: Married with kids and coaching college basketball Favorite Naval Academy tradition: March-on at football games Most memorable moment at Navy: Winning Patriot League championships in 2012 and 2013 I chose to attend the USNA because: I fell in love with the team, coaches, and program on my official visit Stapleton s Career Statistics Career

11 Chelsea Terry #23 Guard 5-10 Sophomore Stafford, Va. North Stafford H.S. Navy Surface Warfare Officer Cyber Operations This is the year when Chelsea develops an identity on our team, and an identity as a Division-I basketball player. Her best skills right now are her hustle and her rebounding, but she needs to cultivate her abilities to shoot, finish in the lane and move well off the ball. Our motion offense suits Chelsea if she can make the screening action work for her. Chelsea works hard and is a super likeable young woman; she brings a lot of laughs to our team and takes pride in our program. Stefanie Pemper Appeared in eight games on the season... played a season-high 11 minutes in Navy s NCAA Tournament game against Kentucky... did not attempt a shot against the Wildcats, but snared three caroms and dished out one assist... scored two points and grabbed three rebounds in four minutes of playing time against Marshall... grabbed four boards against Holy Cross. Graduated from North Stafford... earned four letters in basketball at the school while also earning a pair of letters in track... garnered first-team all-district honors three times in basketball while also earning a pair of second-team all-region awards... earned all-state (Va.) honors in track... served as the vice president of the school s student council. Personal Brother played football at Youngstown State. Meet Chelsea Nickname: C-Money Most played song on my IPod: Boyfriend - Justin Bieber My favorite snack food: Oreos One thing I can t live without: Music First choice for a karaoke song: No Air - Chris Brown and Jordin Sparks Favorite quote: The competitor to be feared the most is the one who never worries about others at all, and goes on making himself better all the time. Favorite time of year: Fall because of Thanksgiving, snow, sweaters, hot chocolate, sweats, and most importantly, my birthday Most people don t know this about me: I know how to knit Justin Bieber, Justin Timberlake, and Drake Person I would love to trade places with for one day: Beyonce Coolest place I have ever visited: St. Thomas, Virgin Islands I always get goose bumps when: I first walk onto the court on game day My hidden talent is: I can beat anyone in a game of Call of Duty Sport I would most want to play in college other than basketball: Football player: Caring Favorite basketball player: LeBron James Famous athlete who inspires me: RG III Toughest player on the team: Alix Membreno Best dancer on the team: Audrey Bauer Funniest player on the team: Kara Pollinger Most competitive player on the team: Jade Geif this year: Erin Meador Kara Pollinger Peri Curtis... BY FAR! Best perk about being a student at Navy: You get treated like a celebrity out of state Most challenging thing about being a student at Navy: Managing your time correctly Ten years from now, I will be: Living in California, working my dream job and coming home to my dream house. Favorite Naval Academy tradition: Air Force/Army week I chose to attend the USNA because: I wanted a challenge and I love the structure Terry s Career Statistics

12 Sarita Condie #5 Guard 5-7 Freshman Lovelock, Nev. Pershing County H.S. Navy Surface Warfare Officer Interest English Sarita is a fantastic freshman who has been a positive presence at literally every practice this year. I remember in the fall of 2010 when senior captain Angela Myers was busy trying to figure out how Navy could win its first Patriot League championship, she became inspired by the freshman class, the Class of She talked about how Audrey and Jade would beat her to practice most days and already be working on their game when she arrived. Angela believed that class was special and three years later we know they are. Generally in sports seniors know what it takes and they re prepared to bear the brunt of responsibilities; but it sure is nice when younger players step-up and inspire them and that s what Sarita does. Stefanie Pemper Graduated from Pershing County... earned four letters in basketball, four letters in volleyball and three letters in track... helped her basketball team win a trio of state titles... was tabbed as the Nevada Division III Player of the Year in each of her final three seasons... was selected as the Gatorade State (Nev.) Player of the Year as a senior... also won a state title in volleyball and earned the state player-of-the-year accolade for the sport... was named as the Pershing County Student of the Year in Meet Sarita Nickname: Jo Most played song on my IPod: Tattoos on This Town - Jason Aldean My favorite snack food: Peanut butter One thing I can t live without: Laughing If I could bring one thing from my hometown to Annapolis, it would be: The bright stars First choice for a karaoke song: Any Britney Spears or N*Sync song Favorite quote: Do what you love and love what you do. Favorite time of year: Winter because it s both basketball and Christmas season Most people don t know this about me: I played tight end on my youth football team Three musicians who would perform at my dream concert: Beyonce, Drake, and George Strait Coolest place I have ever visited: Maui, Hawaii I always get goose bumps when: I hear an inspirational story about someone else s life Game day ritual: I always pray before games and do the Sign of the Cross before tip-off Sport I would most want to play in college other than basketball: Volleyball Word that best describes a Navy Women s Basketball player: Dedicated Favorite basketball player: Skylar Diggins Most valuable lesson I learned through basketball: Hard work leads you down unimaginable paths Famous athlete who inspires me: Dara Torres Toughest player on the team: Jade Geif Funniest player on the team: Chloe Stapleton Most competitive player on the team: Alix Membreno Player on the team most likely to have a breakout season this year: Rebecca Richmond Teammate most likely to coach basketball at some level: Kara Pollinger Teammate most likely to tie the knot first: Audrey Bauer Teammate who posts the most selfies on social media: M.L. Morrison Mentor at USNA: All of my teammates on the basketball team especially M.L. and Jade Best perk about being a student at Navy: Food is always available Most challenging thing about being a student at Navy: Balancing all of the obligations you have and trying to be successful with all of them Ten years from now, I will be: Healthy, happy, and sending my parents on their dream vacations Favorite Naval Academy tradition: Singing Navy Blue and Gold after sporting events Most memorable moment at Navy: My first march-on at the first home football game I chose to attend the USNA because: I wanted to play basketball here, and I loved the fact that I could go to school while earning back all of the freedoms that I was born with. Sara Jones #2 Guard 5-9 Freshman New Tripoli, Pa. Northwestern Lehigh H.S. Navy Aviation Interest Political Science Sara is a walk-on that came to our camp two summers in a row and really wanted to be part of our program. She had an outstanding high school career not only as a basketball player but also excelling in soccer and field hockey. Sara is a smart player with a good feel for the game and confidence in her shot. She is a hard worker that fits in great with our team. Stefanie Pemper Graduated from Northwestern Lehigh... earned four letters in both basketball and soccer and three in field hockey... in basketball, served as the team captain... holds the school s career scoring record... was selected as the MVP of the Colonial League as a senior... also earned first-team all-league honors in soccer in

13 Meet Sara Nickname: Jonesy Most played song on my IPod: Two Coins - Dispatch My favorite snack food: Nutter Butters One thing I can t live without: Ipod If I could bring 1 thing from my hometown to Annapolis, it would be: My hammock in my backyard! First choice for a karaoke song: Say My Name - Destiny s Child Favorite quote: Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Favorite time of year (and why): Summer, No school! Most people don t know this about me, but I have 18 cousins ranging from less than a year old to 28. In high school, I was known for: leading the student section at sporting events Three musicians who would perform at my dream concert: Drake, Jack Johnson, Timeflies Person I would love to trade places with for 1 day: Michelle Obama Coolest place I have ever visited: Dominican Republic I always get goose bumps when: The Nike commercials come on TV My hidden talent(s) are: Touching my nose with my tongue, hacky-sacking When I was little, I wanted to: Be a WNBA player Game day ritual: Shower in the morning, listen to music Sport I would most want to play in college other than basketball: Soccer Word that best describes a Navy Women s Basketball player: Resilient Favorite basketball player: Michael Jordan Most valuable lesson I learned through basketball: Not everything will go your way. Deal with it, be thankful for the opportunity and move on! Famous athlete who inspires me: Ray Lewis The best part of practice is: Half court shots! Toughest player on the team: Rebecca Richmond Funniest player on the team: Chloe Stapleton Most competitive player on the team: Jade Geif Player on the team most likely to have a breakout season this year: Erin Meador Teammate most likely to coach basketball at some level: Kara Pollinger Teammate most likely to tie the knot first: Audrey Bauer...or M.L. Morrison Teammate who posts the most selfies on social media: Peri Curtis Mentor at USNA: Mr. Gerlach Best perk about being a student at Navy: Getting paid! Most challenging thing about being a student at Navy: Not getting a lot of sleep Ten years from now, I will be: Flying helicopters for the Navy! Favorite Naval Academy tradition: Air Force/Army Week Most memorable moment at Navy: TP ing the Commandant s house during Air Force week I chose to attend the USNA because: I always lived a good life, and that s partially because of the country I live in and the people that protect it, I want to give back to the men and women who protected it for me! Ashanti Kennedy #25 Forward 5-8 Freshman Virginia Beach, Va. Cape Henry Collegiate Navy Aviation Interest History Ashanti had a very successful high school career and showed good perseverance at our prep school last year leading the team when so much was expected of her. She has a good handle for her size and can score in a variety of ways. Ashanti has the smarts and instincts to impact the game on both ends. My sense is when she learns to really compete every day in practice she ll start to see where she can be a successful Division-I player. Ashanti s maturity, sense of humor and poise, are a great addition to our team. Stefanie Pemper Graduated from Cape Henry Collegiate School... earned all-state (Va.) honors in basketball as both a junior and senior... also was tabbed as the MVP of the conference as a senior... the team won the 2011 state championship and returned to the final of the state tournament in previously attended Lake Taylor... helped the team to a 30-1 record and a state title as a sophomore... attended the Naval Academy Prep School during the school year. Meet Ashanti Nickname: Shanti Most played song on my IPod: The Cure - J Cole My favorite snack food: Oats and chocolate fiber one bars One thing I can t live without: Necklace with basketball pendant and cross on it Favorite quote: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Favorite time of year: Spring, because I like weather that s in the 70 s Most people don t know this about me: I can juggle Musician who would perform at my dream concert: Chris Brown I always get goose bumps: At tip-off of a basketball game My hidden talents are: Singing and drawing When I was little, I wanted to: Be a chef when I grew up Game day rituals: Pray and listen to music player: Energetic Favorite basketball player: Derrick Rose and Deron Willams Most valuable lesson I learned through basketball: Persistence Famous athlete who inspires me: Lolo Jones Toughest player on the team: Jade Geif Funniest player on the team: Chloe Stapleton Most competitive player on the team: Alix Membreno Player on the team most likely to have a breakout season this year: Peri Curtis Teammate most likely to tie the knot first: Audrey Bauer Teammate who posts the most selfies on social media: M.L. Morrison Mentor at USNA: Seniors on the team Best perk about being a student at Navy: Great education and getting paid Ten years from now, I will be: On a ship or plane Favorite Naval Academy tradition: Army and Air Force weeks Most memorable moment at Navy: Track blast during preseason conditioning I chose to attend the USNA because: I wanted to play Division I basketball and get a great education 17

14 Danielle Poblarp #4 Guard 5-3 Freshman Topeka, Kan. Shawnee Heights H.S. Navy Aviation Interest Oceanography I m so glad Danielle is on our team and I really believe in her. Our program has been successful because we have women who get a lot out of their ability and I can picture that with Dani if she wants it and works at it. She has a good head on her shoulders as a player, she can handle the ball great, and she has confidence as a scorer. She has to learn how to be successful at the Division-I level at 5 3, particularly as a defender, rebounder and shooter. Stefanie Pemper Graduated from Shawnee Heights... competed on the school s basketball and tennis teams... in basketball, earned all-state (Kan.) honors as a senior, with all-league and all-city laurels earned as both a junior and senior. Meet Danielle Nickname: Dani Most played song on my IPod: Hold on, we re going home - Drake My favorite snack food: Oreos One thing I can t live without: Music If I could bring one thing from my hometown to Annapolis, it would be: My car First choice for a karaoke song: Wannabe Spice Girls Favorite quote: When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it. - Henry Ford Favorite time of year: Fall because of the perfect weather and it is bonfire season Most people don t know this about me: I am a huge Harry Potter fan Three musicians who would perform at my dream concert: Beyoncé, Drake, and Justin Timberlake Person I would love to trade places with for one day: Beyoncé Coolest place I have ever visited: Hawaii I always get goose bumps when: I watch scary movies My hidden talents are: Playing the drums and the piano When I was little, I wanted to: Be an architect when I grew up Sport I would most want to play in college other than basketball: Tennis Word that best describes a Navy Women s Basketball player: Crafty Favorite basketball player: Rajon Rondo Famous athlete who inspires me: Candace Parker Toughest player on the team: Alix Membreno Best dancer on the team: Peri Curtis Funniest player on the team: Chelsea Terry Most competitive player on the team: Kara Pollinger Teammate most likely to coach basketball at some level: Kara Pollinger Teammate most likely to tie the knot first: Audrey Bauer Teammate who posts the most selfies on social media: M.L. Morrison Favorite Naval Academy tradition: March-on before football games Most memorable moment at Navy: Going on a spirit mission with my company before the first football game I chose to attend the USNA because: Of all the opportunities offered here beyond basketball 18