USD Women's Basketball 1994-1995

1994-95 SEASON PREVIEW "\\'t' h.1\l' ll'

Although just a junior, Michele Brave/Ii has become one of USD's team leaders.

with 10 underclassmen - a fact that hasn't escaped Coach Kathy Marpe, who sees the youth factor as an advantage. "These freshmen and sopho- mores are quick learners, they are open to new ideas and you need to say something only once and they will respond to it." Centers of Attention Another key to this season will be the play of sophomore Lorraine Watson (San Diego, CA), USD's top returning scorer (10.9) and rebounder (6.3). The 6-0 Watson needn't worry about posting up this year as she moves to her more natural position of power forward. Watson is an effective rebounder and has an accurate shot, having finished second in field goal percentage (56.3%) last year in the WCC.

Aside from Watson, USD's front court consists of a pair of 6-3 foreign centers whose native homelands are polar opposites. Senior Nya Jensen (Greve, Denmark) continues to develop new post moves and was named the team's Most Improved Player last year. Freshman Justine Tuhakaraina (Tauranga, New Zealand) possesses good mobility and doesn't shy away from contact. Making the move from foward to center is Lorice Watson (San Diego, CA), Lorraine's twin sister, who is a sound defensive player. Solid Backcourt Junior Laura King (San Rafael, CA) joins Eiermann at the guard slot, an area that offers multiple looks for USO with players being called on to play both the point and off-guard positions. Sophomore Renee Richardson (Missoula, MT) returns with a year of seasoning. Freshman Michol Murray (Anaheim, CA) is very quick on the dribble while 5-7 newcomer Kari Ambrose (Bellingham, WA) hails from a successful prep program. Kari joins her sister Heidi, a sophomore forward on the team, to give USO two sets of siblings, a first in the WCC. Foward Progress The forward position holds perhaps the most athleticism on the team, with sophomore Malia Andagan (Kihei, HI) complementing the lineup of de Jesus, Watson and Brovelli. Heidi Ambrose (Bellingham, WA) switches from guard to small forward as 5-11 freshman Nailah Thompson (San Francisco, CA) fills the power forward role vacated by graduation .

Serena Eiermann finished second in wee three-point shooting last year.

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