USD Women's Basketball 2004-2005

#12

POLLYDONG

5-6 * Junior * Guard * Auburn, CA

Ranks 4th in USO school history in assists per game (3.7) SOPHOMORE (2003-04): Dished out a team-high 129 assists, good for a third place tie on USD's all– time single-season list... Ranked second in the WCC with 4.45 assists per game... Started in all 29 games, averaging 28 minutes per contest... Honored with USD's 'Charge Award'... Led the Toreros in steals (52), ranking among the league leaders in that category.. . Scored a career-high and game-high 17 points to lead USD past Georgetown (12/ 28) 65-58 in the 2003 San Diego Surf-n-Slam Classic. .. Matched a career-best with 3 treys in that win over the Hoyas (12/ 28) .. . Passed out a career-high 9 assists on two different oc–

casions, first vs. New Mexico State (12/ 4) and later vs. Oral Roberts

(12/ 22)... Matched a career-high with 4 steals numerous times.. . Picked up a career-high 5 rebounds @ Portland (1/29)... Went 7-for-9 from the line helping USD defeat Pacific (12/ 21)... Averaged 4.7 points per game, knocking down 17 three-point baskets on the year. FRESHMAN (2002-03): Started in 19 games as a redshirt freshman ... Scored a then-career-high 15 points during a 76-72 USD win over San Francisco (2/ 22)... Ranked second on the team in assists with 88 on the year. .. Passed out a season-best 7 assists vs. Santa Clara (1/1 1). .. Posted double-figures in scoring on 3 occasions... Scored 11 points in San Diego's opening round win over St. Mary's (3/ 6) in the WCC Tournament. .. In San Diego's Surf-n-Slam Classic she scored 11 points against Kent State (12/ 30), connecting on a trio of three-pointers... Buried 3 treys at Nevada (12/ 21)... On the year, Dong averaged 4.5 points per game and 2.9 assists. Favorite Non-basketball Professional Athlete: Mia Hamm My favorite thing about USD basketball is: My teammates 1 My ultimate goal at USD is: Win a wee Championship and fin– ish a Master's program Best advice I've ever received is: "Do or do not, there is no try" My motto is: SMILE! Nobody knows how much I: Like to eat/ drink Milo A place I've always wanted to visit, but never had a chance is: Europe If I could be on a cover of any magazine, it would be: Sports Illustrated One thing I always pack for road trips is: My favorite board shorts One thing I would like to do before I leave my time at USD is: Get my own key to the JCP If I were President of the United States, the first thing I'd do would be: Make up a new holiday so my brothers still get paid, but don't have to go to school! Favorite vacation spot: Australia Favorite Amusement Park Ride: Merry-Go-Round My Hero growing up is: Sheryl Swoopes

(2001-02): Sat out the entire season as a medical redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: Came to USD from Placer High School in Auburn, California.. . Was the Sierra Foothill League MVP as a senior. .. Led the Placer Hillmen to a league championship and a CIF section Semi-Final appearance as a senior. .. Served as the Hillmen's team captain as a junior and senior. .. Was the Placer team MVP both as a junior and senior... Was an All-League selection as a junior on a team that went to the CIF Semi-Finals.. . Coached by Tony Camillucci at Placer. OFF TIIE COURT: Business Administration major... Also recruited by the University of Pennsylvania and Boise State... Parents are Dennis and Patty Dong...Born on December 8, 1982 in Auburn, CA.

17- Points vs. Georgetown (12-28-03) 5-Rebounds• @ Portland (1-29-04) 1-Block vs. Santa Clara (2-5-04) 9-Assists• vs. Oral Roberts (12-22-03) 4-Steals• vs. Portland (2-28-04) 3-3pt fgs• vs. Georgetown (12-28-03)

POLLYDONG'S CAREER STATS & CAREER HIGHS

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44-1 52 .289 46-145 .317

2.3 135 1.5 134 1.9 269

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03-04 02-03 Totals

.253 .318 .286

30-44 .682 129

52 31 83

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66 45

21-35 .600 51-79 .645

88

217

90-297 .303 38-133

6 111

•accomplished more than once