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1 MEET THE MIDSHIPMEN Table of Contents Angela Myers Chey Arvin Cassie Consedine Erin Edwards Desitini Henderson 20 Chantel Lavender 21 Megan Matheny Jen Penley 24 Jasmine Pitts Audrey Bauer, Jade Geif 27 Alix Membreno, M.L. Morrison 28 Kara Pollinger 29 Summertime for a Mid NAVYSPORTS.COM 9

2 #23 Angela Myers G Sr. 5-5 San Antonio, Texas Taft Team Captain Angela Michelle Myers Born Feb. 23, 1988, in Omaha, Neb. Sisters, Ashley and Alexys are graduates of Air Force and Army, respectively, while brother, Gary, is a junior at Navy and is a member of the football team. Academic Major General Science Navy, aviation Graduated from Taft. Played both soccer and basketball during her prep career. Her basketball team won regional titles during her freshman and sophomore years. Earned all-district honors in hoops during each of her four years and as a senior in soccer. Served as class president as a junior and vice president the following year. Athletic Honors Tabbed as the Patriot League s Defensive Player of the Year in both 2009 and 10. Is the first Mid to win the award during its six-year existence, and is the first repeat winner of the accolade in the league. Earned First-Team All-Patriot League honors in 2010 after garnering Second- Team All-Patriot League laurels in Angela developed so much last year as a point guard, as a scorer, and as a leader. It takes a lot of hard work and maturity to become a firstteam all-league player and a two-time Defensive Player of the Year. She sets a great example for the team with her competitiveness, focus on preparation, and ever-present smile. Stefanie Pemper Career Statistics -- All Games Season GP-GS Min FG-A FG% 3FG-A 3FG% FT-A FT% OR-DR TR-RPG PF-D A T B S Pts PPG Career NAVYSPORTS.COM 10

3 Career Rankings at Navy 79.3% Free Throw Percentage 4th 3.78 Assists Per Game 5th 1.97 Steals Per Game T-5th 348 Assists 6th 181 Steals 6th 30.5 Minutes Per Game T-6th 92 Games Started 8th 32.6% Three-Point Field Goal Percentage 10th Season Notes Earned Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year honors while also being named first team all league. Reached double figures in points in 18 games on the season. Grabbed five or more rebounds in 23 games. Swiped multiple steals in 17 games. Scored a career-high 23 points on 10-of-12 shooting from the field in regular season finale against Colgate. Also added seven assists, five steals and five rebounds in the game. Notched a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds in Navy s Star Game win at Army. Totaled 13 points and eight rebounds in the second half. Selected as the Patriot League Player of the Week on Dec. 28 and Feb. 22. Her former award was thanks to her 13-point, 6-rebound, 4-assist, 4-steal performance against Air Force, while her latter accolade included her previously mentioned game against Army along with a 17-point, 7-assist, 5-rebound game at Holy Cross. Was named to the all-tournament team at the season-opening Phoenix Classic. Scored 19 points and grabbed four rebounds against High Point before tallying six points and 12 boards at Elon. Her latter rebounding tally was a season best. Dished out 11 assists and grabbed nine rebounds in home game against Holy Cross. Ranked among the Patriot League leaders in 12 of the 13 statistics tracked by the league. This included her leading the league in assist-to-turnover ratio (1.4) and ranking second in assists (4.1) and free throw percentage (82.1%). In league games, paced all conference players in assists (4.9) and assist-toturnover ratio (1.7). Her 181 career assists ranks second among all Navy players through the end of the junior year. Her tally is just two behind Becky Dowling s three-year total of 183. Played 1,000 of a possible 1,245 minutes on the year (80.3%). Her 1,000 minutes ranked seventh in school history Season Notes Selected as the 2009 Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year. Also garnered Second-Team All-Patriot League laurels as a sophomore. Was one of only two players on the team to start all 31 games. Ranked among the Patriot League leaders in 12 of 13 statistical categories (all but blocked shots). Top-five rankings included steals (second, 2.2 spg), free throw pct. (third, 83.0%), assist-to-turnover ratio (third, 1.6), offensive rebounds (third, 2.8 rpg), rebounding (fourth, 7.0 rpg) and assists (fifth, 3.8 apg). Set a Navy record for the most career assists compiled by the end of a sophomore year with 221, while her 123 steals was the second-most by a Mid through the end of their sophomore season. Her 68 steals was a Navy sophomore class record and ranked sixth in school history. Recorded six double-doubles on the year while missing a double-double by either one point or one rebound in five additional games. Scored in double figures in 19 games. Had a stretch of scoring 10 or more points in nine of 10 games from N25-J5, as well as a span of 10+ points in seven of eight games from J28-F NAVYSPORTS.COM 11

4 Season Notes Continued Scored a career-high 16 points against Colgate. Tallied 11 of those points in the second half. Swiped seven steals vs. Lafayette, with six steals coming at Lafayette. Added nine points, 10 rebounds and four assists in the latter meeting vs. the Leopards. Grabbed a career-high 13 rebounds (to go along with 12 points) at Penn. Connected on 8-of-8 free throw attempts at Winston-Salem State. Her final two free throws gave Navy a lead with 6.8 seconds remaining. Totaled three or more steals in 11 games. Shot 40% or better from the floor in 19 games. Dished out three or more assists in 23 games, including a season-best nine vs. Lafayette. Connected on multiple three-point field goals in 10 games. Scored 14 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and dished out six assists at Lehigh. Finished the game against Holy Cross with 13 points, eight rebounds and three assists. Scored 12 points, hauled in eight rebounds and grabbed five steals vs. Army. Posted 11 points, 11 rebounds and three assists against Radford Season Notes Ranked among the top-10 players in the Patriot League in five statistical categories. Scored 10 or more points in four games on the year, including a season-best 14 at Colgate. Led Navy in offensive rebounds, with her total of 83 doubling that of the next closest Mid (41, K.C. Gordon). Grabbed three or more offensive boards in 12 games, with a high of seven coming at Colorado State. Picked up 39 offensive rebounds during the 14-game Patriot League season. Totaled four or more boards in 22 games, with six or more caroms coming in 15 games. Her season high for boards was 11 in Navy s Patriot League Tournament game against Holy Cross. Scored only two points, but dished out 11 assists and swiped five steals against Air Force. Both her assist and steal totals were one away from tying the respective Navy freshman class record. Tallied three or more steals in 10 games on the season, with her best effort of five coming in that game against Air Force. Handed out three or more assists in 20 games, with five or more coming in seven games. Converted at least 40 percent of her shots from the field in 17 games. Was the only player on the team to start all 30 games during the season. Something About Angela What you like best about USNA: I love the traditions, history and camaraderie. Most challenging aspect of USNA: Peer leadership! Myers receiving her Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year award from league commissioner Carolyn Schlie Femovioch. Favorite thing about the greater Annapolis community: My favorite thing about Annapolis is the City Dock where the Kunta Kinte statue overlooks the water. I enjoy going there on hot summer days & eating ice cream with my brother, Gary Myers Jr! NWB practices are: Competitive, entertaining, enjoyable and physically demanding! Coach Pemper has taught you: That special things only happen to special people. For our team to win a Patriot League Championship we must: Work hard in practice everyday, HAVE HEART, love each other, TAKE ACCOUNTABILITY, compete, and of course HAVE FUN!!! If you had your plebe year to do over is there one thing you d change?: I would be more of a leader and get more involved with activities that my company did. Funniest memory from a Navy practice or road trip: Last year when on the bus Erin Edwards and K.C. Gordon had a rap battle. They rapped to an Eminem song. Favorite class you ve taken at USNA: Differential Equations! I had a really interesting teacher by the name of Vincent Van Joolen. USNA professor who inspires you: Our faculty rep Doc Good inspires me! Last year she got into a serious accident and she got through everything and looks great! She is also a wonderful academic advisor, even for those who aren t history majors! Favorite athlete: My sister Alexys Myers. She is an all-star basketball player who enjoys playing with her army mates every once in a while! She has a crazy shot, but it goes in! One thing you want to do before you graduate: WIN A PATRIOT LEAGUE CHAMPI- ONSHIP! Proudest moment at USNA: Completing my 30 year swim. Your family has taught you: To love unconditionally!!! 12 NAVYSPORTS.COM 12

5 #13 Chey Arvin G So. 5-9 Noblesville, Ind. Noblesville Audrey Cheyenne Arvin Born Jan. 2, 1971, in Indianapolis, Ind. Academic Major Quantitative Economics Marine Corps Graduated from Noblesville. Played both soccer and basketball during her prep career. In basketball garnered all-county, all-conference and all-state recognition during the course of her career. Received all-academic honors in both sports. Athletic Honors Named to the Patriot League All-Rookie (Freshman) Team. Chey is a good basketball player; her game has an old-school feel with bank shots and reverse layups. She leads by example with intelligent fearlessness on the offensive end every day. Making the all-rookie team was a huge compliment to Chey s mental strength and resilience. This year we need her to be a little better defensively. Stefanie Pemper Career Statistics -- All Games Season GP-GS Min FG-A FG% 3FG-A 3FG% FT-A FT% OR-DR TR-RPG PF-D A T B S Pts PPG NAVYSPORTS.COM 13

6 Season Notes Started every game on the season, one of only three players to do so. Named to the Patriot League s All-Rookie (Freshmen) Team. Was selected as the league s rookie (freshman) of the week on Dec. 28. Had tallied seven points, eight caroms, five assists and two blocked shots against Air Force to earn the laurel. Scored in double figures seven times on the year. Her season high was 13 points on 4-of-9 shooting from the field against Loyola. Scored 11 points three times in league games, including during Navy s Star Game win over Army. Was 5-of-8 from the field against the Black Knights. Made all five field goal attempts she took on her way to scoring 11 points in game at Lehigh. Would also score 11 points in home game versus Lehigh. Grabbed four or more rebounds in 12 games. Opened the season with six points, five rebounds and three steals against High Point. Something About Chey What you like best about USNA: The friendships I ve made with my teammates and company mates. Most challenging aspect of USNA: Academics If you had your plebe year to do over is there one thing you d change?: I would ve slept more. Favorite class you ve taken at USNA: 1st semester freshman Literature USNA professor who inspires you: Professor Loggins Favorite thing about the greater Annapolis community: I enjoy talking to the people; they re so nice to midshipmen and are very interested in our school. Proudest moment at USNA: Finishing sea-trials, and finding out that my company won. What you like most about NWB: The sense of accomplishment that comes after a good practice or a game we won. NWB practices are: Challenging, more mentally than physically. Favorite memory of last season: Beating Army in the N-Star game, at Army Coach Pemper has taught you: Selfishness has no place on a winning team. For our team to win a Patriot League Championship we must: Start every practice focused on that goal. Funniest memory from a Navy practice or road trip: Listening to Destini sing on the way to games. Best non-athletic talent: Singing Favorite song to dance to: Baby Got Back Article of clothing you consider your go-to: Jeans and a T-shirt Your family has taught you: There will always be someone who is stronger, faster, or smarter. All we have to do is work hard to be the best we can. 14 NAVYSPORTS.COM 14

7 #15 Cassie Consedine C Sr. 6-3 Bartlesville, Okla. Bartlesville Cassandra Marie Consedine Born Jan. 30, 1989, in Bartlesville, Okla. Academic Major History Navy, aviation Graduated from Bartlesville. Competed on both the basketball and track teams. Garnered all-conference accolades in basketball during each of her four seasons. Earned all-state honors in track during her senior season. Was a member of the National Honor Society and served as the secretary for the National Spanish Honor Society. Athletic Honors Selected as the Patriot League Rookie (Freshman) of the Year. Also named to the all-rookie (freshman) team and earned Second-Team All-Patriot League honors that same season. It only takes a few games to see the talent Cassie brings to our team. She is a beautifully versatile scorer, and can rebound and defend. She s on pace to graduate in Navy s Top 10 in scoring, rebounding, blocked shots, and three-point field goals made. She could have a terrific senior season. Stefanie Pemper Career Statistics -- All Games Season GP-GS Min FG-A FG% 3FG-A 3FG% FT-A FT% OR-DR TR-RPG PF-D A T B S Pts PPG Career NAVYSPORTS.COM 15

8 Career Rankings at Navy 167 Blocked Shots 1st 1.88 Blocked Shots Per Game 1st 551 Defensive Rebounds 2nd 24 Games with a Double-Double 5th 26 Games with 10+ Rebounds 7th 7.6 Rebounds Per Game T-7th 28.4 Minutes Per Game 8th 11.0 Points Per Game 9th 61 Games with 10+ Points 9th 95 Three-Point Field Goals Made 10th 676 Rebounds 10th 1,061 Points 13th Season Notes Her first blocked shot of the season allowed her to break a tie for the Navy career record. She tallied her record-breaking 125th blocked shot in the 60th game of her career. Became the 14th player in school history to score her 1000th career point. She tallied the milestone point in Navy s game at Holy Cross. It was her 84th career game, making her the eighth-fastest Mid to reach 1,000 career points. Scored in double figures in 18 games. Her two games on the year with at least 20 points were the season opener against High Point (22) and Navy s Patriot League Tournament semifinal round game against American (20). Made 10-of-17 field goal attempts in the game against High Point, while also grabbing 14 rebounds. Hauled in eight rebounds in the league tournament game against American. Recorded four double-doubles on the season. Grabbed a career-high 15 rebounds (to go along with 12 points) in Navy s home game against Lafayette. Tied a career high with four three-point field goals made at Bucknell. Also recorded 15 points, nine rebounds and six blocked shots in the game. Made multiple three-point field goals in 12 games, while rejecting multiple shots in an equal number of games. Shot at least 50 percent from the field in eight games. Was named to the all-tournament team at the UTSA Thanksgiving Classic. Averaged 13.5 points, 10.0 rebounds and 3.0 blocked shots in games against UTSA and Western Illinois. Shot 52.6 percent from the field over the two games. Scored 15 points and grabbed seven rebounds twice in a three-game span against Towson and at Harvard. Tallied 19 points and seven rebounds against Loyola. Grabbed five or more rebounds in 25 games, including the last 14 games of the season. Tied for third in the Patriot League with an average of 7.1 rebounds per game and placed third by herself with 1.4 blocked shots per game, while also finishing second in defensive rebounds per game (5.8), seventh in three-point field goal percentage (32.5%), ninth in three-point field goals made per game (1.3) and 12th in scoring (10.9). In Patriot League games, placed third in rebounds (6.8), third in blocks (1.6), 14th in scoring (9.3), second in defensive rebounds (5.6), ninth in three-point field goal percentage (29.6%) and ninth in three-point field goals made (1.1). Her 676 caroms are the most for any Navy player through the end of a junior year. 16 NAVYSPORTS.COM 16

9 Season Notes Scored in double figures in 16 games and surpassed 20 points on four occasions. Tallied a career-high with 24 points both against Saint Francis (Pa.) and against Radford. Hauled in 10 or more boards in nine games, with a career-high (at the time) tying 13 coming in the game vs. Saint Francis (Pa.). That was one of her eight doubledoubles recorded on the year. Recorded a double-double with at least 20 points in four games. Posted 23 points and 10 rebounds at Rider. Was selected as the Patriot League Player of the Week on Dec. 29 (after Radford game). Shot 50% or better from the floor in seven games, with a high of 75% coming on 6-of-8 shooting at Towson. Saw her season slowed by an ankle injury in the opening minutes of Navy s home game vs. Bucknell. Missed a pair of games after that. After four games of scoring a total of 20 points, tallied 18 points and eight rebounds in Navy s Patriot League Tournament victory vs. Bucknell. Was 7-of-10 from the floor and 3-of-4 from behind the three-point line in the game. Connected on multiple three-point field goals in nine games, with a high of four coming at UMBC. Recorded multiple blocked shots in 14 games. Her season-best effort was six in the aforementioned game vs. Saint Francis (Pa.). Ranked 11th in the Patriot League in scoring (11.2 ppg), led the league in defensive rebounds (5.7) while ranking third in rebounding (7.4 rpg) and blocked shots (1.8 bpg) and fourth in free throw pct. (.723). Her 723 points scored in a career through the end of a sophomore year ranked third in Navy history (899, Colleen Cassidy; 802, Courtney Davidson). Her 457 career rebounds was the most by any Mid through the end of a sophomore season (422, Bernie Boska) Season Notes Garnered Patriot League Rookie of the Year and Second-Team All-Patriot League honors. Became the first Mid to be named to the Patriot League All-Rookie Team in seven years. Led the Patriot League in rebounds (8.4) and ranked second in the league in scoring average (14.3 ppg) and blocked shots (2.36 bpg). Ranked 19th in the NCAA for blocks per game and 80th in rebounding average. Was the third freshman to lead Navy in scoring and the fifth to pace the team in rebounding. Her scoring (398) and rebounding (243) totals are both the second-highest tallies, respectively, among freshmen in school history. Set Navy records for the most blocks in a game (7) and season (72). Broke the school s single season record of 32 in her 18th game. Blocked three or more shots in 13 games. Ended the year ranked seventh on the Navy career blocked shots list. Scored in double figures in each of her final 21 games and in 27 of her 29 games on the season. Scored 15 or more points in 13 games. Became the first Navy freshman in seven years to score 20 or more points in a game when she scored a season-high 20 points F2 at Colgate. Totaled 12 double-doubles on the year to break the Navy freshman class record (of 11) and rank third among all classes (record is 14). Grabbed a season-high 13 rebounds against Lehigh. Shot 40 percent or better from the field in 15 games. Led Navy with 26 three-pointers on the season, the fifth-highest total by a Navy freshman, and ranked 15th in the league with her average of 0.90 treys a game. Led Navy with 956 minutes played. Selected as the Patriot League s Rookie of the Week five times during the season. Consedine being presented with the game ball with which she scored the 1000th point of her career (Feb. 17, 2010 at Holy Cross). Something About Cassie What you like best about USNA: It s small, you get to know everyone. If you had your plebe year to do over is there one thing you d change?: Study more Favorite class you ve taken at USNA: Capt Lantz s Calculus class USNA professor who inspires you: Professor Gordon-Bluntschli Favorite memory of last season: Thanksgiving break and all the fun times with NWB in the hall and the trip to San Antonio. Coach Pemper has taught you: Always be prepared. Funniest memory from a Navy practice or road trip: When we crowded the elevator in Elon, N.C., and it got stuck between floors. Favorite athlete: Tim Duncan Favorite song to dance to: 5 star Article of clothing you consider your go-to: My peace sign flip flops Your family has taught you: Humility 17 NAVYSPORTS.COM 17

10 #03 Erin Edwards G Jr. 5-7 Hockessin, Del. Ursuline Academy Erin Marie Edwards Born May 21, 1989, in Philadelphia, Pa. Father, uncle and cousin all played basketball at Philadelphia Univ. Sister played basketball at U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and a cousin played football at Delaware. Academic Major English Navy, aviation Graduated from Ursuline Academy. Competed on the basketball, cross country, lacrosse and golf teams and served as the captain of the hoops, lax and cross country teams. Basketball team won three state titles during her prep career, including her senior year. Garnered all-league and all-state honors in basketball and lacrosse. Served as the school s student council president as a senior Season Notes Was one of only five players to appear in every game on the season. Scored a season-high nine points at Lehigh, which also was a career high for points scored in a Patriot League game. Added a season-high four rebounds in that game against the Mountain Hawks. Scored eight points in Navy s home win over Holy Cross. Also sank a pair of three-point field goals and handed out four assists in the game. Shot at least 50 percent or better from the floor in 14 games. Dished out a career-high six assists at Dayton. Set a career high with five rebounds in the game against the Flyers, a tally she matched in Navy s home win over Lafayette. Erin does a great job leading from the junior class and her comic timing is wonderful for team morale. She is as good a shooter as we have, she s very smart, and she has the athleticism and skill to have a breakout year. Our program has a lot of respect and love for Erin. Stefanie Pemper Career Statistics -- All Games Season GP-GS Min FG-A FG% 3FG-A 3FG% FT-A FT% OR-DR TR-RPG PF-D A T B S Pts PPG Career NAVYSPORTS.COM 18

11 Season Notes Continued Swiped a pair of steals in three games. Tallied three assists in Navy s Patriot League Tournament win over Colgate. Made 73.3 percent of her free throw attempts on the year Season Notes Started 14 games on the season. Scored a season-best 12 points N25 against Dayton. Was 5-of-10 from the field in the game. Also reached double figures in points with an 11-point effort D3 at UMBC. Connected on 4-of-9 attempts from the floor against the Retrievers. Scored seven points N19 at Winston-Salem State. Tallied five points and four assists N28 against Saint Francis (Pa.). Her best scoring output in a league game was five points F11 at Lehigh. Scored at least five points in nine games. Dished out multiple assists in 10 games. Grabbed a season-high four rebounds D19 at Rider. Swiped a trio of steals N28 vs. Saint Francis (Pa.) and D5 at Penn. Something About Erin What you like best about USNA: The people Most challenging aspect of USNA: Balancing family & friends, basketball, and the USNA. If you had your plebe year to do over is there one thing you d change?: I would pick more people s brains about service selection and what to expect of the years to come. Favorite class you ve taken at USNA: American Literature USNA professor who inspires you: CAPT Adamshick Favorite thing about the greater Annapolis community: There are sailboats constantly in view from Bancroft Hall and downtown on the weekend. Proudest moment at USNA: Signing my commitment papers What you like most about NWB: The small family we create that has its ups and downs but is always there for you in the end. Favorite memory of last season: Winning the N-Star game. Coach Pemper has taught you: To take a deep breath while shooting a foul shot. For our team to win a Patriot League Championship we must: Have chemistry on the court and ultimately, win games Funniest memory from a Navy practice or road trip: Rooming with Chey Favorite athlete: Larry Bird Best non-athletic talent: Playing hot-cross-buns on the guitar Article of clothing you consider your go-to: Cardigan One thing you want to do before you graduate: Backpack through Europe. Your family has taught you: Never take myself or life too seriously never forget to laugh. 19 NAVYSPORTS.COM 19

12 #22 Destini Henderson F So Huntsville, Texas Huntsville Destini Raven Henderson Born April 11, 1991, in Houston, Texas. Academic Major Oceanography Navy, aviation Graduated from Huntsville. Earned letters in both basketball and track. Her basketball team won the district tite during her sophomore year and the regional crown when she was a junior. Garnered first-team all-district honors as both a junior and senior Season Notes Appeared in three games on the year. Scored four points and grabbed three offensive rebounds against Air Force. Also tallied three boards at American. Destini is such a joy to work with every day because of her terrific attitude and energy. She has more tools in her bag this year and just needs to take the big step of wanting to be one of our better players. She absolutely has it in her, physically and mentally. Stefanie Pemper Something About Destini What you like best about USNA: Going to Navy Football games with my teammates. Most challenging aspect of USNA: Balancing academics and basketball If you had your plebe year to do over is there one thing you d change?: The amount of time I put into academics Favorite class you ve taken at USNA: General Oceanography USNA professor who inspires you: CDR Carl Hager Favorite thing about the greater Annapolis community: The people at the football tailgates LOVE US! And they bring lots of food. Proudest moment at USNA: Jumping off the 10 meter diving platform. What you like most about NWB: There s never a dull moment with the team. NWB practices are: Learning experiences and a test every time Coach Pemper has taught you: That attitude is more than just a factor in the outcome of any kind of situation you face. For our team to win a Patriot League Championship we must: Buy-in completely Favorite athlete: Tina Thompson Best non-athletic talent: My humor; I can make anybody laugh. Favorite song to dance to: Teach Me How to Dougie Article of clothing you consider your go-to: T-shirt and Jeans One thing you want to do before you graduate: Go skydiving Your family has taught you: How to learn from past experiences and how to accept things that are beyond my control. Career Statistics -- All Games Season GP-GS Min FG-A FG% 3FG-A 3FG% FT-A FT% OR-DR TR-RPG PF-D A T B S Pts PPG NAVYSPORTS.COM 20

13 #04 Chantel Lavender G So. 5-3 Trenton, N.J. The Pennington School Chantel Jewel Lavender Born Feb. 4, 1990, in Trenton, N.J. Academic Major Mathematics Navy, surface warfare officer Graduated from The Pennington School. Competed on the basketball, track, soccer and softball teams. Her basketball team won the state title during her senior year. Was a two-time recipient of all-area honors while earning All-Prep accolades as senior Season Notes Played five minutes of Navy s win against Western Illinois. Chantel earned a lot of love last year by working hard every day in practice, believing in her teammates, and being focused on our team s success. She s a determined young woman who is a real credit to the Naval Academy. She s going to find a way to succeed both on the court and off. Stefanie Pemper Something About Chantel If you had your plebe year to do over is there one thing you d change?: I would have been more involved in my company Favorite class you ve taken at USNA: Calc II was the best because all my friends were taking it with me and I received the highest grade in a math course that I have ever gotten in my life. USNA professor who inspires you: CAPT Adamshick and LT Ofori. Favorite thing about the greater Annapolis community: The sunset and sunrise along the water is beautiful, I cannot believe I wake up to it every morning. Proudest moment at USNA: Going on liberty for the first time in summer whites during Plebe Summer. What you like most about NWB: My teammates, and getting to sleep in hotel beds during road trips. NWB practices are: All about energy, being focused, and working hard. Favorite memory of last season: When my teammates took me out for my birthday. Coach Pemper has taught you: What it means to be an unselfish teammate. For our team to win a Patriot League Championship we must: Get physically, mentally, and skillfully better everyday. Funniest memory from a Navy practice or road trip: The San Antonio trip was by far the funniest and most memorable trip with NWB. Favorite athlete: Cappie Pondexter Favorite song to dance to: Get me bodied by Beyonce One thing you want to do before you graduate: Learn how to play the piano. Career Statistics -- All Games Season GP-GS Min FG-A FG% 3FG-A 3FG% FT-A FT% OR-DR TR-RPG PF-D A T B S Pts PPG NAVYSPORTS.COM 21 Your family has taught you: Never to give up on myself or my goals, and to rely on them for anything.

14 #10 Megan Matheny G So. 5-8 Lexington Park, Md. Great Mills Megan Ann Matheny Born Sept. 10, 1990, in Prince Frederick, Md. Uncle is a 1981 graduate of Navy. Academic Major Oceanography Navy, aviation Graduated from Great Mills. Previously had attended St. Mary s Ryken. Her basketball team won its conference title during her junior and senior seasons. Named honorable mention all-conference as a sophomore before receiving firstteam all-county honors as a junior and senior. Also received the Maryland AAU Outstanding Athlete Award when she was a senior. Academic Honors Named to the USNA s Commandant s List for the 2010 spring term. Megan played some really big minutes last year and made key stops and timely shots. She is determined defensively in a way that I love, and has the special ability to compete with real toughness, and stay poised. Stefanie Pemper Career Statistics -- All Games Season GP-GS Min FG-A FG% 3FG-A 3FG% FT-A FT% OR-DR TR-RPG PF-D A T B S Pts PPG NAVYSPORTS.COM 22

15 Season Notes Played in every game but one on the year while making 19 starts. Started 12 of the 13 Patriot League regular season games she played in, plus both of Navy s Patriot League Tournament games. Shot 41.7% from behind the three-point line in league games. Scored a season-high 10 points at Lafayette. Was 4-of-8 from the field in the game. Grabbed a season-high seven rebounds against Loyola. Hauled in four or more caroms in eight games on the year. Totaled at least five rebounds in three of Navy s final four regular season games. Scored six points and dished out an equal number of rebounds in Navy s regular season finale against Colgate. Tallied four assists and five rebounds in Navy s home win against Holy Cross, then produced seven points in the win at Holy Cross. Recorded seven points, a season-high four steals and three assists against Penn. Something About Megan What you like best about USNA: The immeasurable friendships and bonds made along the way. If you had your plebe year to do over is there one thing you d change?: Don t sweat the small stuff. Even though things seemed terrible I needed to just look at the bigger picture and realize it really was not that serious. Favorite class you ve taken at USNA: General Oceanography I USNA professor who inspires you: Professor Messenger Favorite thing about the greater Annapolis community: How charismatic people are towards midshipmen. There are so many people willing to help and do anything for us. What you like most about NWB: My teammates and the great amount of pride we all have in being a part of NWB. NWB practices are: Very competitive Favorite memory of last season: Spending New Year s Eve together as a whole team, and making it an unforgettable night. Coach Pemper has taught you: The importance of selflessness; basketball is bigger than one person. For our team to win a Patriot League Championship we: Make winning a mindset and expect nothing less from each other. Funniest memory from a Navy practice or road trip: On one of our road trips when we all got together towards the back of the bus and decided to play music and sing at the top our lungs. Favorite athlete: LeBron James Best non-athletic talent: Dancing Favorite song to dance to: Pretty boy swag Your family has taught you: That nothing worthwhile in life ever comes easy. With hard work and determination you can do anything you put your mind too. 23 NAVYSPORTS.COM 23

16 #25 Jen Penley F So. 6-1 Pfafftown, N.C. Mount Tabor Jennifer Nicole Penley Born Jan. 30, 1991, in Winston-Salem, N.C. Cousin is Scot Shields, a pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels. Academic Major Ocean Engineering Navy, aviation Graduated from Mount Tabor. Lettered in basketball in each of her four years. The team compiled a record and won four conference crowns. Named first team all conference and second team all district as a senior, while also earning all-county recognition Season Notes Appeared in one game on the year, Navy s home win over Lafayette. Jen has a great shooter s touch and the ability to score inside and from the perimeter. She also has the size and smarts to alter shots defensively. Her challenge is playing at the speed of the game and I like her confidence coming into the year. Stefanie Pemper Something About Jen What you like best about USNA: The opportunities it brings to do something you wouldn t typically do. Most challenging aspect of USNA: Academics and time management Favorite class you ve taken at USNA: Chemistry 2. I loved my professor. USNA professor who inspires you: Professor Whitaker Favorite thing about the greater Annapolis community: Having a Moe s that delivers Proudest moment at USNA: Finishing Plebe Year (completing sea trials and Herndon) NWB practices are: Challenging but rewarding Favorite memory of last season: San Antonio at Thanksgiving Coach Pemper has taught you: Selflessness For our team to win a Patriot League Championship we must: Work hard every day to get better mentally and physically Funniest memory from a Navy practice or road trip: Brooke tumbling over the cone in practice Best non-athletic talent: Photography Favorite song to dance to: Dynamite by Taio Cruz Article of clothing you consider your go-to: Jeans One thing you want to do before you graduate: Fly in a jet Your family has taught you: Family comes first Career Statistics -- All Games Season GP-GS Min FG-A FG% 3FG-A 3FG% FT-A FT% OR-DR TR-RPG PF-D A T B S Pts PPG NAVYSPORTS.COM 24

17 #14 Jasmine Pitts G So. 5-6 Long Beach, N.Y. Long Beach Lakesha Jasmine Pitts Born July 14, 1990, in Meadowbrook Parkway, N.Y. Academic Major Economics Navy, aviation Graduated from Long Beach. Previously had attended St. John the Baptist. Her basketball teams won one conference crown, a pair of Long Island titles, the Catholic State championship when she was a junior. Individually, earned two All-Long Island honors, plus all-state and all-county recognition when she was a senior. Jasmine is nothing short of a key to our season. This young woman can absolutely electrify a game with her defensive smarts, her ability to shoot, her court vision, and her explosiveness and strength. How she goes is how her unbridledness goes. She loves playing basketball. Stefanie Pemper Career Statistics -- All Games Season GP-GS Min FG-A FG% 3FG-A 3FG% FT-A FT% OR-DR TR-RPG PF-D A T B S Pts PPG NAVYSPORTS.COM 25

18 Season Notes Made 11 starts and appeared in 25 games on the season. Selected as the Patriot League Rookie (Freshman) of the Week after her opening weekend of the season. Scored 10 points in Navy s season-opening victory over High Point, then poured in 18 points to go along with five assists and four steals two days later against Elon. Sank 6-of-6 free throw attempts in the latter contest. Also scored in double figures in Navy s ensuing game with 10 points at Ohio. Later, knocked down a trio of three-point field goals on her way to scoring 10 points in Navy s victory over Air Force. Pulled down a season-high five rebounds against Western Illinois, with four caroms being tallied in four games on the season. Dished out six assists in just 18 minutes of playing time in Navy s home win over Lafayette. Scored a Patriot League season-best eight points at Bucknell, then matched that effort in Navy s Patriot League Tournament win over Colgate. Tallied multiple three-point field goals made in nine games. Something About Jasmine What you like best about USNA: You re always learning. If you had your plebe year to do over is there one thing you d change?: Time management and studying more USNA professor who inspires you: My second semester English teacher, Captain Nelson. Proudest moment at USNA: Completing Sea Trails What you like most about NWB: We spend time together off the court all the time. Favorite memory of last season: New Year s Eve in Annapolis Coach Pemper has taught you: Selflessness Funniest memory from a Navy practice or road trip: Thanksgiving when the team watched home videos of Angela when she was younger. Favorite athlete: Kobe Bryant Favorite song to dance to: Bulletproof Article of clothing you consider your go-to: Sweatpants and t-shirt One thing you want to do before you graduate: Fly an airplane Your family has taught you: Do what s right by other people 26 NAVYSPORTS.COM 26

19 #20 Audrey Bauer F Fr. 6-0 Lake Zurich, Ill. Lake Zurich Audrey Elisabeth Bauer Born Aug. 25, 1992, in LaCrosse, Wis. Mother played basketball at UW Milwaukee, while sister is a sophomore member of the basketball team at UW Green Bay. Academic Major Interest Political Science Navy, aviation Jade Alexandra Geif Born March 18, 1992, in Burnsville, Minn. Academic Major Interest Oceanography Navy, surface warfare officer Graduated from Lake Zurich. Competed on the school s basketball, volleyball and sopftball 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. Something About Audrey What you like best about USNA: I like the people at USNA the most, both the team and my classmates. Most challenging aspect of USNA: I think the most challenging aspect of USNA is learning how to balance school and sports and other training. 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 accolades as a senior. Something About Jade What you like best about USNA: How it challenges me in every aspect of life. Most challenging aspect of USNA: Learning how to time manage and balancing everything in a day. Plebe summer was: One of the most challenging and rewarding things I have ever done. Favorite class you ve taken at USNA: Boxing USNA professor who inspires you: Lt. Lougee Favorite thing about the greater Annapolis community: I like how Annapolis is a big city but is also like a small town, with a lot of spirit! Plebe summer was: Demanding, but I also had fun doing a lot of really cool things. Favorite class you ve taken at USNA: Naval History USNA professor who inspires you: Professor Hsieh, Naval History Professor Favorite thing about the greater Annapolis community: The town is so pretty, there are so many shops and it is right on the water. Proudest moment at USNA: Wearing my uniform for the first time over Plebe Parents Weekend. What you like most about NWB: I like the positive attitude of both the players and the coaches. NWB practices are: Fast and I learn a lot. Coach Pemper has taught you: To always put the team before myself. Favorite athlete: Steve Nash Favorite song to dance to: We Are Golden by Mika Article of clothing you consider your go-to: My navy hoodie Your family has taught you: To work hard and do my best in everything. #21 Jade Geif F Fr. 6-0 Lakeville, Minn. Lakeville South Proudest moment at USNA: Making it through the Tarzan assault course. What you like most about NWB: My teammates and the positive competitive atmosphere. NWB practices are: Intense, fun, and competitive. For our team to win a Patriot League Championship we must: Play together and give 100% effort 100% of the time. Favorite athlete: Candace Parker Best non-athletic talent: Making hemp bracelets. Favorite song to dance to: Dynamite by Taio Cruz Article of clothing you consider your go-to: Big sweatpants One thing you want to do before you graduate: Jump off the 10 meter diving board. Your family has taught you: To never give up and when things are at its worst you have to look at the positive to make it through. 27 NAVYSPORTS.COM 27

20 #00 Alix Membreno G Fr. 5-9 Loxahatchee, Fla. Saint Pius X Alexandria Nicole Membreno Born Oct. 31, 1991, in Queens, N.Y. Mother ran track at Boston University and qualified for the 1984 Olympics (100m). Academic Major Interest Naval Architecture Navy, aviation Mary Louise Morrison Born Dec. 3, 1992, in Fort Worth, Texas Academic Major Interest Mathematics Navy, aviation 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. Something About Alix What you like best about USNA: The structure Most challenging aspect of USNA: Balancing military obligation, academics, basketball, and track. Plebe summer was: Too long and hot. Favorite class you ve taken at USNA: U.S. Naval History 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. Something About M.L. What you like best about USNA: The teamwork involved with every task we complete at basketball and in my company. Most challenging aspect of USNA: Being up late and getting up early. Plebe summer was: The best experience of my life where I learned true dedication and teamwork. Favorite class you ve taken at USNA: Calculus I USNA professor who inspires you: Professor Virginia Lunsford Favorite thing about the greater Annapolis community: The sailboats Proudest moment at USNA: Making it through plebe summer. What you like most about NWB: The work ethic Coach Pemper has taught you: To encourage each other even when we are tired. Favorite athlete: Cynthia Cooper and my mom, Shelley Guerrero Best non-athletic talent: Surfing Favorite song to dance to: Thriller Article of clothing you consider your go-to: Skinny Jeans Your family has taught you: Knowledge is power #24 M.L. Morrison F Fr. 6-0 Southlake, Texas Carroll USNA professor who inspires you: Lt Zundel encourages me to get better at chemistry. Favorite thing about the greater Annapolis community: The shopping is amazing downtown. Proudest moment at USNA: Plebe parents weekend What you like most about NWB: My teammates are the people who motivate me to get better whether it is basketball or conditioning. NWB practices are: The part I look forward to every day. Coach Pemper has taught you: Anything is accomplishable through hard work. For our team to win a Patriot League Championship we must: Communicate and have the dedication to improve each day. Best non-athletic talent: Uniform Races Favorite song to dance to: Dynamite by Taio Cruz Article of clothing you consider your go-to: True Religion jeans One thing you want to do before you graduate: I want to fly an airplane. 28 NAVYSPORTS.COM 28

21 #32 Kara Pollinger G Fr. 5-7 Fort Gay, W.Va. Tolsia Kara Elaine Pollinger Born Sept. 26, 1992, in Huntington, W.Va. One sister played softball at Concord Univ., while another played both softball and basketball at the school. Academic Major Interest Physics Navy, surface warfare officer Graduated from Tolsia. Earned four letters at the school in basketball, volleyball and softball. Was a two-time first-team all-state selection in basketball. Served as the captain of the basketball team as a senior. Also garnered first-team all-state laurels in volleyball during her final season. Was a member of the National Honor Society. Something About Kara Most challenging aspect of USNA: Balancing academics, basketball, and being a plebe. Plebe summer was: Hard but a good learning experience. Favorite class you ve taken at USNA: Calculus Favorite thing about the greater Annapolis community: Annapolis is the cutest little place ever and all the people are really nice. Proudest moment at USNA: Seeing my parents on Parent s Weekend. What you like most about NWB: The people. Maybe it comes with the Academy, but I haven t been on a team where all cared for the person next to them so much. NWB practices are: Tiring, loud, but fun! Coach Pemper has taught you: That being a freshman shouldn t make you timid. We should also strive to be leaders. For our team to win a Patriot League Championship we: Make every little thing count. Every play has to be important to us, and we have to fight like it s the very last one every time. Favorite athlete: Steve Nash Favorite song to dance to: Cupid s Shuffle because it tells me what to do. Article of clothing you consider your go-to: T-shirt and ball shorts One thing you want to do before you graduate: Win the Patriot League! 29 NAVYSPORTS.COM 29

22 Summertime for a Mid The summer months is when Midshipmen at the Naval Academy have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the Navy or Marine Corps. Besides having the opportunity to go home, over the summer Midshipmen are scattered all over the world visiting a number of ships and bases to learn about the different communities available to them in the Fleet. Following are some of the pictures from, thoughts about and experiences of the members of the basketball team during the Summer of I spent two weeks on the USS PONCE and was a Squad Leader for 17th platoon for the second set of Plebe Summer. I went on PROTRAMID where each week we experienced a new service selection. I did an abundance of exciting things including repelling down a three-story building, shooting various rifles, flying in a SH-60 helicopter, and flying in a T-34 plane. I had a cruise on a Destroyer from Hawaii to San Diego. Since I m a senior, I followed an officer around to learn what it was like for the officers on board. We were underway for 15 days. I was able to learn a lot on the cruise! 30 NAVYSPORTS.COM 30

23 I was on a Destroyer for two weeks and I learned the job of my enlisted running mate. It was a good experience because it gave me the opportunity to see how the fleet runs and operates. I learned a lot about myself and the Navy this past summer. I am already looking forward to next summer. I worked with my teammates and coaches at the Navy basketball camp. It was tons of work and long days, but by far the most fun and rewarding work I have ever done. It was awesome to be able to teach others and watch them progress because of your advice and coaching. I was on a LHD 1 named the WASP. I boarded it in Earl, N.J., and then went underway for four days while we traveled to Norfolk, Va. 31 NAVYSPORTS.COM 31

24 I was on the DDG 94 Nitze. I shadowed a Yeoman all day to see what it was like on the administrative side of the Navy. I also helped with the Navy basketball camp. I spent a month on a ship in San Diego. It was named the USS Sterett and was a destroyer recently commissioned in I was placed in the Navigation-Administration department, where we worked on the charts leaving and entering the harbor, and did a lot of paperwork for the rest of the crew. Of the four weeks I was on the ship, we were underway for two, and in port in San Diego for two. My cruise placed me onboard the USS Gonzalez, a Navy Destroyer. During my three weeks on the ship I shadowed someone from medical corps. It allowed me to learn a lot about the medical procedures that take place on ships. I also was able to witness events such as flight operations and manoverboard procedures, and visited other ships that were stationed at the harbor. 32 NAVYSPORTS.COM 32