USD Women's Basketball 2004-2005

Sabine Loewe started one game at center, played key minutes at the post off the bench, and re– ceived valuable experience in practice competing with Menuez and Padgett. The lone returning post

player, Loewe will showcase her versatility at the high and low post this season. Her experience will be counted on to lead the young Torero post players. The four incoming freshmen are considered to be the best recruiting class to ever sign at USD. They are led by 6'5" Amber Sprague who was a High School All-America selection by Street and Smith, Nike, and the Women's Basketball Coaches Asso– ciation. She is an inside-outside scorer who has all the tools to be one of the best players in USD history. 5'9" point guard Amanda Rego will be a presence on the court right away with her ball handling and passing abilities. Rego and Sprague were high school teammates at Misson Bay High School in San Diego and have great chemistry. Michelle Augustavo, a 6'0" guard, is a very consistent outside shooter with great court vision. Her size and strength will create match up prob– lems for opponents. Alice Russell is a 6'2" post

Junior shooting guard Brandi Collato .finished her high school career ranked second in California State his– tory behind Cheryl Miller with a total of3,325points.

player with great hands , a soft touch, and three-point range. These freshmen will make an immedi– ate impact as they will add depth and competitiveness to every practice and game.

The non-conference schedule features road games against Pac-10 foe Arizona State, Big West members Long Beach State and UC Riverside, Mountain West opponent Air Force, and two tough challenges at the University of New Mexico's Thanksgiving Tournament. The Toreros non-conference home schedule highlights games against cross- town rival San Diego State, ACC powerhouse Clemson, and Pac-10 rival USC. USD hosts the annual Surf and Slam Classic Dec. 28-30, featuring several top programs in Marquette, Vermont, and SEC power Mississippi. The West Coast Conference race is as wide open as ever, and the Toreros should be a key contender for the title.

Junior Tiara Harris talks to the m edia after a wee Tournament game.