USD Women's Basketball 2003-2004

San mego Poised For 2003-04 Season

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The 2003-04 season promises to be the best season in the history of University of San Diego's women's basketball. The Torero team is prepared to play their best basketball beginning with the opening game in the Women ' s National Invitational Tournament (WNIT) through the title game of the wee tournament. The Toreros will be challenged to replace the 23 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists per game to make up for the loss of Kerri Nakamoto and Erin Malich. Marta Menuez and Melissa Padgett, the two seniors , are ready and willing to step up to the plate. Both players have made major im– provements in each of their three years; and their

Marta Menuez

final season will be no different. Marta is a powerful presence inside and will dominate the key as she has added several inside moves to her scoring arsenal and has improved her defensive rebounding to complement her ag– gressive offensive rebounding. Marta is poised to be a double-digit rebounder in every game. Melissa Padgett, a coach's daughter, under– stands the game better than anyone on the floor and will raise the Toreros play in every facet of the game. Melissa will contribute to every Torero win - whether she is needed to defend the best post on the opposing team, hit the three-point shot off the drive and dish, or get a great assist on a pass to Marta in the hi-low attack. The four returning sophomores will use their game experiences to take the team to the next level. Polly Dong has improved her ball han– dling and leadership skills. Tiara Harris has gained confidence in her ball handling skills and has continued to progress in her offen– sive game. Jamie Corwin is stronger and more confident in her ability to score includ-

Polly Dong