USD Women's Basketball 2001-2002

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Marie PLOCHER

5-9/Junior/Guard/2V Galt, CA Galt HS

••Marie is an explosive athlete. Her aggressive style of play c1·eates opportunities for us on the offensive and defensive end of the floor.'' - COACH MARPE

2000-01: Appeared in I8 games as a sophomore... Scored a career-h igh I3 points on 5- IO shooting against UC Riverside ( I2-30-00)... Totaled a career best five rebounds twice vs Oakland ( 12-29-00) and against UC Riverside ( 12-30-00)... Prom– ises to be a key player for the Toreros in 200 1-02. 1999-00: Appeared in 20 games for the Toreros... Contributed valuable minutes in a 48-44 victory over San Francisco (2-5-00)... Scored 4 points and grabbed 2 rebounds while shooting 2-for-3 from the floor. Prep: Prolific scorer in high school , averaging 20 points and 8 rebounds as a senior at Galt High School. .. Leading scorer in the Sierra Valley Conference in her senior campaign. Scored 16 points per game and six boards as a junior; 12 points and five rebounds per outing as a sophomore... Named team MVP all four years and led Galt HS to a conference championship (20-2 record) in I997 ... Also competed in soccer and volleyball ... Won two All-Sierra Valley Conference honors in soccer and was team MVP... Played club ball for the Sacramento Capitals. Personal: Undeclared major. .. Chose USO for the location, weather, beach and diversity ... Also recruited by the United States Military Academy at West Point, San Jose State, UC Riverside and San Diego State... Loves to draw and play the piano... Mom is Kathy Ritchie... Born September 23, 1980 in Sacramento, CA.

Plocher's Favorites

TV Show: South Park Movie:

Hobby: Work on my car Coach Marpe Quote: "You are out of control!" Memory in Sports: Beating Pepperdine in 2000 WCC Tournament Class at USD: World Civ. 1J Food: My salad No one knows that I.... Am a musician Season Goal: To play

Friday Actor:

Dave Chapelle Music Group: God Smack Athlete: Lance Armstrong Role Model: Mike Turpin Sports Team: Washington Capitals

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Jen WEDO

5-7 /Junior/Guard/2V Downington, PA Downington HS

-'Jen is an excellent three /oint shooter and a zone buster. She has worke hard this offseason to become a complete player." - COACH MARPE

Wedo's Favorites

2000-01: Played a back-up role for the Toreros as a sophomore . .. Appeared in 12 games and totaled 22 minutes ... Scored two points against Portland (2-22-0 I).

Role Model:

TV Show:

Tora Suber, Mom & Dad Coach Marpe Quote: "Sprint!" Memory in Sports: wee Toum. & NeAA's Advice Received: Never give up No one knows that I.... rent cars and travel the entire coast with Kerri Nakamoto Season Goal: To do the best we can do as a team

Will & Grace Movie: Top Gun Actor: Shamar Moore Musical Performer: Method Man Class at USD: Archaeology Athlete: Tora Suber Food: Hot Wings

1999-00: Appeared in 13 games for the Toreros... Scored her first collegiate points with a three-pointer versus Quinnipiac (11-26-99) ... Provided San Diego with quality minutes off the bench. Prep: Earned four varsity letters at Downingtown, leading the Whipppets to two state championsh ips (Pennsylvania 4A)... Named All-Area selection in junior and senior seasons . .. Main Line, Wedo's club team finished top-IO in the National Tournament. Personal: Anthropology major and commun ications minor. .. Chose USO for aca– demic reputation and for the quality of the basketball program... Also recruited by Marshall, Towson State, Manhattan and New Hampshire... Parents are Bill and Sue Wedo... Born October 28, 1980 in Allentown, PA.