On October 27, 2021, the AU Cardinals women’s basketball team began their 2021-2022 season. This year the women’s basketball team consists of eight players, 25 games (check out the schedule), and one exciting season. Below you can learn a little bit more about each of the women on the roster: their favorite things about basketball, goals they have for this season, and fun facts about each of them. Don’t forget to go show your support during home games!
Name: Riley Hicks (sophomore, business management)
Position and Years Playing: Guard and 2nd-year player
My favorite thing about basketball is connecting with my teammates at a different level than I do with most people on a daily basis. The chemistry is different and it is like having a second family. My goal this season is to have more confidence and pride. I want us to feel like winners all the time.
Fun fact about me: I am a quadruplet
Name: Delina Overfield (freshman, pre-physical therapy)
Position and Years Playing: Guard and 1st-year player
My favorite thing about basketball is that we can not only bond over basketball, but we can also bond over our love for God. My goal this season is to be able to have a great mindset going into each game and play the best I can every time I step foot on the court.
Fun fact about me: I can juggle.
Name: Anna Lonto (junior, pre-physical therapy)
Position and Years Playing: Forward and 2nd-year player
My favorite things about basketball are being part of a team, gaining friends, exercising, and it’s my favorite sport. My goal this season is to grow closer as a team and improve on our game.
Fun fact about me: I like to write songs.
Name: Katie Byrd (junior, aviation)
Position and Years Playing: Guard/Forward and 3rd-year player
My favorite things about basketball are getting to know my teammates and spending time playing basketball with them. I also like the traveling we get to do and the atmosphere we can show other teams. My goal this season is to work together as a team.
Fun fact about me: I can juggle.
Name: Sarah Page (junior, social work)
Position and Years Playing: Forward/Center and 3rd-year player
My favorite thing about basketball is that it teaches me that I can do anything if I put in the time and work. There are things that I used to be unable to do, that I can do very well now, and that’s a great feeling. My goal this season is to be a USCAA All-American.
Fun fact about me: I have been (kinda) struck by lightning.
Name: Emily Hicks (sophomore, aviation)
Position and Years Playing: Forward and 2nd-year player
My favorite thing about basketball is it forces you to put in the work and to be the best you can be. My goal for this season is to become more aggressive, both offensively and defensively.
Fun fact about me: I can ride a unicycle.
Name: Maci Chen (senior, social work)
Position and Years Playing: Guard/Forward and 3rd-year player
My favorite thing about basketball is that it provides a sense of community and camaraderie through an activity that’s really enjoyable and gives a way to show off and develop new skills. Plus, it acts as a support system outside of the game itself. My goals this season are to improve my craft, grow, and develop new relationships.
Fun fact about me: I lived in France for a year.
Name: Stefanie Rackley (freshman, exercise science )
Position and Years Playing: Forward/Center and 1st-year player
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