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Head Coach Mike Brown Mike Brown Head Coach Second Year Drake University 96 Upper Iowa University named Mike Brown as the Head Coach Women

The Polk City, Iowa native moved up from his assistant coach position to lead the Peacock program into the Northern Sun Intercollegiate

The team posted a 5-22 record in Brown s first season that was plagued by injury to key members of the team.

His responsibilities included recruiting, on-the-floor coach ing of the guards, film exchange, and academic monitoring.

compiling a 115-78 record over that time.

1 Head Coach Mike Brown Mike Brown Head Coach Second Year Drake University 96 Upper Iowa University named Mike Brown as the Head Coach Women s Basketball Coach after the season ended. Brown served as the Interim Head Coach for the campaign. The Polk City, Iowa native moved up from his assistant coach position to lead the Peacock program into the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, or NSIC, in The team posted a 5-22 record in Brown s first season that was plagued by injury to key members of the team. From , Brown served as the assistant women s basketball coach under Ben Conrad. His responsibilities included recruiting, on-the-floor coach ing of the guards, film exchange, and academic monitoring. Prior to coming to Upper Iowa, Brown served as the head women s basketball coach at Iowa Central Community College from , compiling a record over that time. The Iowa Central team won the Region XI Tournament Championship, played in the National Tournament, and finished the season ranked eighth in the country. Brown has coached four All-Americans, dozens of all-conference performers and numerous academic all-region players. Before taking over the helm, Brown served as the assistant coach at Iowa Central from Brown earned his Bachelors Degree in biology with a minor in chemistry from Drake University in 1996.

Assistants/Managers Stephanie Reiter Assistant Coach First Year University of Minnesota Duluth 09 Stephanie Reiter joined the UIU women s

Originally from Coon Rapids, Minnesota, she graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth with a Bachelors Degree in Fine Art.

She was named to the NCC Commissioner s List twice and to the Northern Sun All-Academic Team once.

Alan Seabrooke Graduate Assistant Coach First Year Upper Iowa University 07 Alan Seabrooke is entering his first full season as a graduate

The Valley Community High School alum graduated from Upper Iowa in December 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Secondary Education.

2 Assistants/Managers Stephanie Reiter Assistant Coach First Year University of Minnesota Duluth 09 Stephanie Reiter joined the UIU women s basketball coaching staff in September Originally from Coon Rapids, Minnesota, she graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth with a Bachelors Degree in Fine Art. Her major was graphic design and arts in media minor. While in Duluth, Stephanie was part of the basketball team from She was named to the NCC Commissioner s List twice and to the Northern Sun All-Academic Team once. Stephanie was also a co-captain of the team as a senior. Alan Seabrooke Graduate Assistant Coach First Year Upper Iowa University 07 Alan Seabrooke is entering his first full season as a graduate assistant basketball coach at Upper Iowa University. The Valley Community High School alum graduated from Upper Iowa in December 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Secondary Education. Seabrooke played basketball for one year and baseball for two years at Upper Iowa before starting his coaching career. Alan s coaching experiences include junior high boy s basketball and track, as sistant varsity boy s basketball, assistant varsity track, and head baseball coach at Valley Community in Elgin, Iowa. Alan has been a member of the UIU summer camp staff for three years. Danny Scott Brittany Schlake Kylie Gottsman Student Assistant Manager Manager First Year First Year First Year 9

#13 PAIGE DEVINE 5-9 ~ Senior ~ Guard St. Charles, Minnesota St. Charles High School 2008-09: Played in 22 games, making 17 starts... averaged 8.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game.

.. scored career-high 18 points vs. MSU Moorhead... pulled down season best 8 rebounds at Northern State... made 10 of 11 free throws vs. MSU Moorhead. 2006-07: Played in all 28 games, making 18 starts.

3 #13 PAIGE DEVINE 5-9 ~ Senior ~ Guard St. Charles, Minnesota St. Charles High School : Played in 22 games, making 17 starts... averaged 8.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game... scored seasonhigh 17 points at Minnesota State... grabbed career-high 10 rebounds at Bemidji State : Played in all 30 games, making 14 starts... averaged 5.5 points, 3.3 rebounds... scored career-high 18 points vs. MSU Moorhead... pulled down season best 8 rebounds at Northern State... made 10 of 11 free throws vs. MSU Moorhead : Played in all 28 games, making 18 starts... averaged 5.6 points, 3.1 rebounds... scored season-high 16 points at MSU Moorhead... pulled down season-high 9 rebounds at UM, Crookston. UIU Career Highs PTS: 18 vs. MSU Moorhead 2/15/08 REB: 10 at UM, Crookston 12/13/08 AST: 5 at UM, Crookston 2/22/08 STL: 3 at. MSU Moorhead 2/28/07 BLK: 2 five times... most recently... at Winona State 1/31/09 MIN: 43 vs. MSU Moorhead 1/24/09 FGM: 8 at MSU Moorhead 2/28/07 FGA: 14 at Wayne State 1/17/09 3PTM: 2 vs. Waldorf 11/28/06 at Minnesota State 1/8/09 3PTA: 3 three times... most recently... at U-Mary 2/6/09 FTM: 10 vs. MSU Moorhead 2/15/08 FTA: 11 vs. MSU Moorhead 2/15/08 High School: Averaged 14 points per game as a senior Winona Daily News Player of the Year All-State Honorable Mention 3 Year All-Conference Selection received a Foundation for Academic Excellence Award. Personal: Daughter of Dorene and Jeff DeVine Fitness and Wellness major... currently serves as the President of Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, or SAAC. UIU Career Statistics Total Point Rebounds GP-GS MIN FG-FGA PCT FG-FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT OFF-DEF TOT/AVG PF A TO BLK STL PTS/AVG / / / / / / 5.6 Total / / 6.3 Paige s Favorites... Favorite Food: Favorite Movie: Favorite Band/Artist: Hidden Talent: Who Inspires You: Game Day Ritual: Why Did You Choose UIU: Favorite Second Sport: Sushi, Watermelon, Everything The Ugly Truth Jack Johnson Drawing My Mom, Dad, and Brother Stretch, Good Breakfast, Listen to Techno UIU is close to home and full of friendly people Eat healthy and remember to dance, sing, and play everday to stay young. Surfing 10 Coach Brown s Thoughts on Paige... Paige is a very special individual, truly what we want represented in our program. She has put a lot of work into helping us build this program. She s the kind of kid you hope your own daughter takes after.

#14 LANA OTTING 5-9 ~ Sophomore ~ Point Guard Cascade, Iowa Cascade High School 2008-09: Played in 25 games, making 24 starts... averaged 10.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists.

.. dished out a career-high 7 assists in 4 separate contests.

5 #14 LANA OTTING 5-9 ~ Sophomore ~ Point Guard Cascade, Iowa Cascade High School : Played in 25 games, making 24 starts... averaged 10.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists... registered a teamhigh 41% (26/64) from 3-point range... scored a career-high 23 points vs. MSU Moorhead... grabbed a career-high 10 rebounds vs. Rockhurst... dished out a career-high 7 assists in 4 separate contests... fifth in the Northern Sun in assists per game, seventh in three-point field goal percentage, and thirteenth in assist to turnover ratio (1.18)... led the NSIC in minutes played per game (33.8). High School: Scored over 1,000 points and dished out over 500 assists in her career at Cascade High School... named to Iowa All-State Team three times... named First Team All- Conference three times and Second Team once... named All- District three times. UIU Career Highs PTS: 23 vs. MSU Moorhead 1/24/09 REB: 10 vs. Rockhurst 11/15/08 AST: 7 four times... most recently... vs. Augustana 2/13/09 STL: 3 two times... most recently... vs. Wayne State 2/14/09 BLK: 1 three times... most recently... vs. Augustana 2/13/09 MIN: 45 vs. MSU Moorhead 1/24/09 FGM: 7 vs. Augustana 2/13/09 FGA: 14 vs. Winona State 2/25/09 3PTM: 4 vs. Augustana 2/13/09 3PTA: 5 four times... most recently... vs. Winona State 2/25/09 FTM: 11 vs. MSU Moorhead 1/24/09 FTA: 11 vs. MSU Moorhead 1/24/09 Personal: Daughter of Barb and Mark Otting... Agricultural Business major. UIU Career Statistics Total Point Rebounds GP-GS MIN FG-FGA PCT FG-FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT OFF-DEF TOT/AVG PF A TO BLK STL PTS/AVG / /10.4 Total / /10.4 Lana s Favorites... Favorite Food: Favorite Movie: Favorite Band/Artist: Hidden Talent: Who Inspires You: Game Day Ritual: Why Did You Choose UIU: Favorite Second Sport: Steak Walk the Line Johnny Cash Cooking My Mom and Dad Listen to my ipod UIU is close to home and a great size for me Work Hard! Hunting Coach Brown s Thoughts on Lana Lana is the engine that drives the train. She s as competitive a young lady as I ve ever coached.really hates to lose and strives to be the best she can be every minute she s on the floor. As she matures, the women s basketball program will be all the better.

#55 LYNDSAY WESTGAARD 6-2 ~ Sophomore ~ Center Big Lake, Minnesota Big Lake High School 2008-09: Played in 26 games, making 19 starts... averaged 8.4 points and 6 rebounds.

High School: Averaged 9.5 points and 6.7 rebounds a game as a senior and 11 points and 8 rebounds as a junior... named captain as a junior and senior... named All-Mississippi 8 three times.

7 #55 LYNDSAY WESTGAARD 6-2 ~ Sophomore ~ Center Big Lake, Minnesota Big Lake High School : Played in 26 games, making 19 starts... averaged 8.4 points and 6 rebounds... scored career-high 23 points vs. Minnesota-Crookston... pulled down career-high 13 rebounds vs. Loras College... recorded one double-double vs. Loras College with 15 points and 13 rebounds. High School: Averaged 9.5 points and 6.7 rebounds a game as a senior and 11 points and 8 rebounds as a junior... named captain as a junior and senior... named All-Mississippi 8 three times... qualified for state tournament in swimming... earned numerous honors as a first baseman for her softball team. Personal: Daughter of Vicki and Greg Westgaard Accounting and Education major. UIU Career Highs PTS: 23 vs. UM, Crookston 1/23/09 REB: 13 vs. Loras 12/15/08 AST: 2 two times... most recently... vs. Winona State 2/25/09 STL: 3 at U-Mary 2/6/09 BLK: 1 six times... most recently... at Concordia-St. Paul 2/28/09 MIN: 35 vs. Augustana 2/13/09 FGM: 9 vs. UM, Crookston 1/23/09 FGA: 15 at Winona State 1/31/09 FTM: 6 vs. St. Cloud State 12/6/08 FTA: 16 vs. UM, Crookston 1/23/09 UIU Career Statistics Total Point Rebounds GP-GS MIN FG-FGA PCT FG-FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT OFF-DEF TOT/AVG PF A TO BLK STL PTS/AVG / /8.7 Total / /8.7 Lyndsay s Favorites... Favorite Food: Favorite Movie: Favorite Band/Artist: Hidden Talent: Who Inspires You: Game Day Ritual: Why Did You Choose UIU: Favorite Second Sport: Sloppy Joes, Cheese Cake, Cheddar Brats The Lion King Something Corporate and Lifehouse My talent is still hidden My mom, dad, and brothers Listen to Across the Nation by Union Underground I loved it the second I stepped on campus. Live for the moments that make you laugh. Laugh with the ones you love. Love the life you live. Softball or Golf Coach Brown s Thoughts on Lyndsay There is no end to how good this kid can be. She really works hard day in and day out and wants to be good. We re looking forward to a bright future with this one as she helps navigate us through the ultra-competitive NSIC.

#11 CHELSEA ARNDT 5-7 ~ Junior ~ Guard Mapleton, Minnesota Maple River High School 2008-09: Played in 25 games, making 5 starts... averaged 2.4 points and 1.9 rebounds.

High School: Named to All-Conference team as a senior... named All-Section in softball as a junior and All-Conference as a sophomore, junior, and senior.

9 #11 CHELSEA ARNDT 5-7 ~ Junior ~ Guard Mapleton, Minnesota Maple River High School : Played in 25 games, making 5 starts... averaged 2.4 points and 1.9 rebounds... scored career-high 12 points at U-Mary... pulled down careerbest 8 rebounds twice, once vs. Wayne State and once vs. Minnesota, Crookston : Appeared in 2 games as a freshman. High School: Named to All-Conference team as a senior... named All-Section in softball as a junior and All-Conference as a sophomore, junior, and senior... named All-Conference in volleyball as a senior. Personal: Daughter of Cindy and Steve Arndt... Marketing and Management major. UIU Career Highs PTS: 12 at U-Mary 2/6/09 REB: 8 two times... most recently... vs. UM, Crookston 1/23/09 AST: 3 vs. MSU Moorhead 1/24/09 STL: 2 vs. Augustana 2/13/09 MIN: 40 at Wayne State 1/17/09 FGM: 4 at U-Mary 2/6/09 FGA: 10 at Wayne State 1/17/09 3PTM: 2 two times... most recently... at U-Mary 2/6/09 3PTA: 5 vs. Augustana 2/13/09 FTM: 3 vs. Bemidji State 11/29/08 FTA: 4 vs. Bemidji State 11/29/08 UIU Career Statistics Total Point Rebounds GP-GS MIN FG-FGA PCT FG-FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT OFF-DEF TOT/AVG PF A TO BLK STL PTS/AVG / / / / 0.0 Total / /2.3 Chelsea s Favorites... Favorite Food: Favorite Movie: Favorite Band/Artist: Hidden Talent: Who Inspires You: Game Day Ritual: Why Did You Choose UIU: Favorite Second Sport: Everything except for peppers and onions! Remember the Titans Bon Jovi I remember birthdays forever My parents Listen to my ipod Basketball, UIU s business program and the small campus Anything worth having is worth the time, energy, and sacrifice to do it right. Softball Coach Brown s Thoughts on Chelsea Chelsea is truly a joy to coach and be around. She s as much of a team player as a person can get. She s really in it for the right reason. An outstanding role model to young women.

#5 INGA BRIEDE 5-8 ~ Senior ~ Guard Riga, Latvia Northwest College / Midland College Riga Centre Language School 2008-09: Played in 11 games, making 9 starts... averaged 6.5 points and 3.4 rebounds.

.. appeared in 21 games as a freshman... played one season (2007-08) at Northwest College in Wyoming... appeared in all 30 games... averaged 7 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3 assists.

11 #5 INGA BRIEDE 5-8 ~ Senior ~ Guard Riga, Latvia Northwest College / Midland College Riga Centre Language School : Played in 11 games, making 9 starts... averaged 6.5 points and 3.4 rebounds... scored season-high 14 points at Winona State... pulled down season-high 7 rebounds at U- Mary. Junior College: Played one season ( ) at Midland College in Texas... appeared in 21 games as a freshman... played one season ( ) at Northwest College in Wyoming... appeared in all 30 games... averaged 7 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3 assists. High School: Named best athlete at RCLS in Personal: Daughter of Inara Briede native of Riga, Latvia... Marketing major. UIU Career Highs PTS: 14 at Winona State 1/31/09 REB: 7 at U-Mary 2/6/09 AST: 4 at Concordia-St. Paul 2/28/09 STL: 2 three times... most recently... vs. Minnesota Duluth 2/21/09 MIN: 40 two times... most recently... vs. MSU Moorhead 1/24/09 FGM: 4 at Winona State 1/31/09 FGA: 15 at Wayne State 1/17/09 3PTM: 3 three times... most recently... at Northern State 2/7/09 3PTA: 8 at Wayne State 1/17/09 FTM: 3 two times... most recently... at U-Mary 2/6/09 FTA: 6 at U-Mary 2/6/09 UIU Career Statistics Total Point Rebounds GP-GS MIN FG-FGA PCT FG-FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT OFF-DEF TOT/AVG PF A TO BLK STL PTS/AVG / /6.5 Total / /6.5 Inga s Favorites... Favorite Food: Favorite Movie: Favorite Band/Artist: Hidden Talent: Who Inspires You: Game Day Ritual: Why Did You Choose UIU: Favorite Second Sport: Latvian salad, Rice and Chicken, Ice Cream Armagedon, Love & Basketball, The DaVinci Code Alicia Keys and The Fray Playing tennis My mom... Always and Forever Listen to dance music UIU gave me the chance to play college basketball in the United States. Never give up. Have dreams in your life and go for them. Tennis or Swimming Coach Brown s Thoughts on Inga Inga has barely shown the Peacock fans what she can really do. Now that she has gotten healthy and is more comfortable with the things we do, she has a chance to finish her career in a big way. We re looking for some big things with Inga.

#4 CHELSEA GARCIA 5-9 ~ Freshman ~ Guard Minnetonka, Minnesota Hopkins High School High School: Averaged 2 points and 2.5 rebounds a game while lettering as a senior... earned the team s Fist Award.

She s a very skilled shooting guard that has a tenacity about her that will rival other guards in the conference for years to come.

13 #4 CHELSEA GARCIA 5-9 ~ Freshman ~ Guard Minnetonka, Minnesota Hopkins High School High School: Averaged 2 points and 2.5 rebounds a game while lettering as a senior... earned the team s Fist Award. Personal: Daughter of Shelia and Albert Garcia Psychology major. Coach Brown s Thoughts on Chelsea... Chelsea is another tough competitor from a great high school program. She s a very skilled shooting guard that has a tenacity about her that will rival other guards in the conference for years to come. We re looking forward to watching her develop into a complete player. Chelsea s Favorites... Favorite Food: Tacos Favorite Movie: The Lion King Favorite Band/Artist: Rascal Flats and Brad Paisley Hidden Talent: I can roar like a lion! Who Inspires You: My sisters and my parents. Game Day Ritual: Shower, Nap, and Listen to Music Why Did You Choose UIU: Upper Iowa just felt right. What doesn t kill you makes you stronger. Quitting is easy it s fighting through that is hard. Favorite Second Sport: Softball or Golf #15 JENNIFER HERRICK 5-8 ~ Freshman ~ Guard Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Winnebago Lutheran Academy High School: Averaged 15 points, 8 assists, 7 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 2 steals as a senior... named to All-Conference first team twice, second team once, honorable mention once... lettered all four years... named team captain as a junior and senior... earned High Honors for three years. Coach Brown s Thoughts on Jennifer... Jen is a versatile guard. Her offensive skills are off the charts for such a young player. As she develops the knowledge of how to be a strong defender, this young lady will be a major factor in our program and conference. Jennifer s Favorites... Personal: Daughter of Renée and John Herrick Sports Management major. 20 Favorite Food: Culver s Chocolate Custard Favorite Movie: Mamma Mia Favorite Band/Artist: Dave Matthews Band Hidden Talent: I practiced ballet for 14 years. Who Inspires You: People who fail. Because they Game Day Ritual: Shower, Straighten Hair, Jump around inspire me to do better. to techno music. Why Did You Choose UIU: Upper Iowa gave me the chance to play basketball and focus on academics on a small campus. Obstacles don t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Favorite Second Sport: Soccer

#21 HEIDI MCKEAN 5-8 ~ Junior ~ Guard Cissna Park, Illinois Parkland College Cissna Park High School Junior College: Averaged 10 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.6 assists as a sophomore.

High School: Earned All-Area honors all four years... named Female Athlete of the Year at Cissna Park... graduated as salutatorian.

14 #21 HEIDI MCKEAN 5-8 ~ Junior ~ Guard Cissna Park, Illinois Parkland College Cissna Park High School Junior College: Averaged 10 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.6 assists as a sophomore... named NJCAA All-American first team, Academic All-American, All-Region first team as a sophomore... Parkland finished fourth in the national tournament in High School: Earned All-Area honors all four years... named Female Athlete of the Year at Cissna Park... graduated as salutatorian. Personal: Daughter of Alice and Leonard McKean Athletic Training major. Coach Brown s Thoughts on Heidi... Heidi is a multi-talented guard. She can play the 1, 2, or 3. Her strength and athleticism were things we liked right away. She s also a tough competitor that is used to winning. She s definitely going to be a force to reckon with in our program. Heidi s Favorites... Favorite Food: Chicken Supreme Favorite Movie: The Ugly Truth, A Cinderella Story Favorite Band/Artist: Dierks Bentley Hidden Talent: Cooking Who Inspires You: Grandma Gudeman Game Day Ritual: Listen to my ipod. Why Did You Choose UIU: Upper Iowa gave me the opportunity to play basketball. Sing like no one is listening, dance like no one is watching, and play like you have nothing to lose. Favorite Second Sport: Track #22 KENYA HOWARD 5-9 ~ Senior ~ Forward Chicago, Illinois Univeristy of Missouri -Kansas City John Marshall High School UMKC: Played in 8 games, making 2 starts... averaged 4.8 points and 2.3 rebounds. Junior College: Attended Allen Community and Cloud County Colleges. High School: Graduated from John Marshall in Chicago, Illinois. Personal: Daughter of the late Wanda Howard and Chris Smith Criminal Justice major. Coach Brown s Thoughts on Kenya... We were so excited that Kenya decided to join our program. She s as dynamic a player as we ve ever had here. She can pass, score, rebound, and most importantly... make those around her better. Our fans will really like seeing what she can do. Kenya s Favorites... Favorite Food: Orange Chicken & Shrimp Fried Rice Favorite Movie: Love & Basketball and He Got Game Favorite Band/Artist: Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Kanye West Hidden Talent: None. Who Inspires You: My mom and dad. Game Day Ritual: Listen to my ipod. Why Did You Choose UIU: Upper Iowa gave me the opportunity to complete my academic and athletic careers. You can do anything you put your mind to. Favorite Second Sport: Football 21

#23 KARINA BERINOBIS 5-7 ~ Freshman ~ Guard Strawberry Point, Iowa Starmont High School High School: Averaged 16 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists as a senior.

15 #23 KARINA BERINOBIS 5-7 ~ Freshman ~ Guard Strawberry Point, Iowa Starmont High School High School: Averaged 16 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists as a senior... named team captain and all-conference as a senior... competed at USA Junior Nationals... won three-point contest at AAU Nationals Personal: Daughter of Sheri and Ed Berinobis Business major. Coach Brown s Thoughts on Karina... Karina is an excellent long range shooter. As she gets used to the speed at the Division II level, she will certainly excite our fans. She s also a tough kid and very, very competitive. We are looking for great things to come out of this one. Karina s Favorites... Favorite Food: Spaghetti Favorite Movie: Glitter Favorite Band/Artist: Backstreet Boys Hidden Talent: Singing Who Inspires You: My dad. Game Day Ritual: Listen to music to focus and dance to relax. Why Did You Choose UIU: Upper Iowa s small campus and great coaches were the two biggest reasons. You get out what you put in. Favorite Second Sport: Volleyball #32 CASSANDRA DEITERS 6-3 ~ Junior ~ Center Breese, Illinois Parkland College Breese Central Community High School Junior College: Averaged 7.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks as a sophomore... Parkland finished fourth in the national tournament in High School: Breese Central won the Illinois State Championship in Coach Brown s Thoughts on Cassandra... C is a versatile post player. She can score both inside on the block and on the perimeter with her jump shot. She ll be a handful for the post players in the Northern Sun. Cassandra s Favorites... Personal: Daughter of Julie Deiters Art major. Favorite Food: Chinese Favorite Movie: 10 Things I Hate About You Favorite Band/Artist: Reba McIntyre Hidden Talent: I m artistic. Who Inspires You: My mom. Game Day Ritual: Listen to my ipod. Why Did You Choose UIU: Upper Iowa gave me the opportunity to continue my basketball career. You have nothing to lose. All you have is to gain. You don t have to prove anything. Favorite Second Sport: Volleyball 22

#42 CARRIE THOMA 6-1 ~ Freshman ~ Forward Richfield, Wisconsin Hartford-Union High School High School: Averaged 10.6 points, 8 rebounds, and 3.7 blocks as a senior.

Personal: Daughter of Patricia and Philip Thoma Athletic Training major. Coach Brown s Thoughts on Carrie... Carrie is a versatile/skilled post player that can post and shoot.

16 #42 CARRIE THOMA 6-1 ~ Freshman ~ Forward Richfield, Wisconsin Hartford-Union High School High School: Averaged 10.6 points, 8 rebounds, and 3.7 blocks as a senior... named captain as a junior and senior... named to All-Area and All-Conference second teams... earned High Honors... member of National Honor Society. Personal: Daughter of Patricia and Philip Thoma Athletic Training major. Coach Brown s Thoughts on Carrie... Carrie is a versatile/skilled post player that can post and shoot. She has the ability to hit from the arc as well. As she develops some strength and adjusts to the speed of the game, there s no telling the impact she can have on our program. Carrie s Favorites... Favorite Food: Grilled Cheese and Chicken Favorite Movie: Coach Carter and The Hangover Favorite Band/Artist: Nickelback, Lil Wayne, Jay Sean Hidden Talent: I m very crafty. Who Inspires You: My grandparents and parents. Game Day Ritual: Match everything, Gum, Pre-wrap Why Did You Choose UIU: Upper Iowa gave me the opportunity to play basketball and it s a great academic school. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won t feel insecure around you. We were all meant to shine. Favorite Second Sport: Football #44 ALLYSSA JOSEPH 5-8 ~ Freshman ~ Guard Yorktown, Virginia Tabb High School Allyssa s Favorites... High School: Averaged 7.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1 steal as a senior... named captain as a senior... earned Honor Roll and Marketing Award... earned the DECA Competitive District Award. Personal: Daughter of Angie and Thomas T.J. Joseph Marketing and Education major. Coach Brown s Thoughts on Alyssa... Allyssa is an extremely coachable kid. She s also a very quick, athletic basketball player. As she adjusts to playing a new position and gets more fundamentally sound, she will be a great asset to the program. Favorite Food: My mom s Cherry Cheesecake Favorite Movie: Love & Basketball and Coach Carter Favorite Band/Artist: Jay-Z Hidden Talent: Undercover Supermodel Who Inspires You: My parents. Game Day Ritual: Pray, Listen to music, Shoot around Why Did You Choose UIU: Upper Iowa is a family tradition. It s not the process, but the progress that feels the best. Favorite Second Sport: College Football... Go Sooners! 23

Upper Iowa Women s Basketball Schedule

Upper Iowa Women s Basketball Schedule Back row (l to r) Paul Brunsdon, Britney Iredale, Lynsday Westgaard, Erin Johnson, Lene Lox, Paige DeVine, Mike Brown Front row (l to r) ) Melissa Fitz, Chelsea Arndt, Andrea Downs, Agnieta Sharpe, Inga