LAUREN WOOD #32

Full Name

Lauren Wood    

Graduation Year

2018

Hometown

Morrison, CO        

Major

Psychology    

Height

5’10

Birthday

September 3, 1995

Favorite Portland Restaurant

Bamboo Grove, there is nothing better than good mac salad and teriyaki chicken.

Favorite spot in Portland

Lewis & Clark, it is so beautiful year round and there is no other place I like spending my time (also because I’m forced to).

Favorite athlete

Michael Jordan. Some of my favorite quotes come from him.

Hobbies besides basketball

Exploring Oregon, skiing, golf, trying new foods

Favorite part of being a Student-Athlete at LC?

 My favorite part of LC would be the athletic community and how supportive every member is. Academics is very important to me so I am very lucky I get to study at a great school, but also live out my dream of playing college basketball.

Biggest thrill so far in your athletic career

The game that stands out to me the most would be the first double-double of my career against Willamette. I ate a Chipotle burrito too close to game time and played on a full stomach, but somehow ended up with 23 points and 11 rebounds.

Favorite Food

Any type of Mexican food!

Pregame rituals

I always need my chapstick. I keep it in my sliders for warm-ups, but keep it on the bench during the game and use it as necessary.

Favorite Movie

Monsters University

Favorite Book

Great Gatsby

Your biggest inspiration

My biggest inspiration would be my high school coach and club coach. Over the years, they taught me how to overcome challenges, work hard and have a great work ethic. Without either of them, I would have never developed into the player and person that I am today.

NATALIE KELLY #5

Rachel Cox #20

JACKIE LIZARRAGA #25

SARA HOGMAN #10

Full Name

Sara Hogman

Graduation Year

2019

Hometown

Temecula, CA

Major

Psychology

Height

5’7

Birthday

May 4, 1997

Favorite athlete

Russell Wilson

Hobbies besides basketball

Playing soccer and reading

Favorite part of being a student-athlete at LC

I feel lucky to be part of this athletic community and am grateful to play the game I love with some of my best friends

Favorite MOVIE & Book

Harry Potter series

Your biggest inspiration

My brother

Biggest thrill so far in your athletic career

Beating our rival school in the last game of the season to break their undefeated record

MIYAH LEITH #1

Full Name

Samiyah Leith

Graduation Year

2018

Hometown

Chandler, Arizona

Major

Psychology

Height

5’8    

Birthday

June 15, 1996

Any family members who play/played collegiate sports

 Uncle, Colorado State, Basketball

Favorite Portland Restaurant

Bamboo Grove because the bbq teriyaki chicken is the best!

Favorite spot in Portland

Salt & Straw

Favorite athlete

Allen Iverson

Hobbies besides basketball

Listening to music

Favorite part of being a student-athlete at LC

Being around my teammates and making life-long friends.

Biggest thrill so far in your athletic career

Hitting a game winning shot.

Favorite Food

Mexican Food

Do you have any pregame rituals

Getting up shots before warmups

Favorite Movie

The Lion King

Favorite Book

Don't Burn Your Goals

Your biggest inspiration

My family

ALYX CRAGER #24

Full Name

Alyx Crager

Graduation Year

Sophomore

Hometown

Keizer, Oregon

Major

Psychology

Height

5’8’’

Birthday

March 25, 1997

Favorite Portland Restaurant

Dangs and because they have the best pad thai!!

Favorite athlete

Steph Curry

Favorite spot in Portland

OHSU viewpoint

Favorite athlete

Steph Curry

Hobbies besides basketball

Softball

Favorite part of being a student-athlete at lc

All the friends I’ve made so far

Favorite Food

Pizza

Favorite Movie

The Longest Ride

Favorite Book

Harry Potter!!!

Your biggest inspiration

My dad

KELLEY KOEPPEN #33

Full Name

Kelley Koeppen

Graduation Year

2018

Hometown

Woodinville, Washington

Major

Chemistry

Height

6’0

Birthday

March 5th, 1996

Any family members who play/played collegiate sports

My Brother Christiaan ran track at University of Pennsylvania.

Favorite Portland Restaurant

My favorite restaurant is definitely Bamboo Grove. I could eat there every day. The Shoyu chicken is bomb.

Favorite spot in Portland

I love the Saturday market along the river. You can always find something cool there or just a great food cart, including my personal favorite “The Grilled Cheese Experience”.

Favorite athlete

Lauren Jackson. She’s a beast!

Hobbies besides basketball

Playing ukulele and guitar, writing music, camping/hiking, exploring in general, cycling.

Favorite part of being a student-athlete at LC

I love the supportive atmosphere and how different teams make it a point to go to each other's game. It’s great that we have the opportunity to play basketball, but it’s also great that our experiences here are going to prepare for life after basketball. I think it teaches us that life is a balancing act, you never know what is going to come your way and playing a sport helps prepare you for that.

Biggest thrill so far in your athletic career

I hit a half court shot at halftime of the Men’s game when we were playing at Whitman. I generally brick those shots...that was maybe the 2nd I’ve made in my entire life. I won a free pizza only redeemable in Walla Walla, so unfortunately I didn’t get my pizza but the half court shot was enough for me.

Favorite Food

Thai food and avocados

Do you have any pregame rituals

Listening to music and watching this video called “Mindshift”.

Favorite Movie

The Spectacular Now

Favorite Book

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

Your biggest inspiration

Pat Summitt. She was an incredible coach that valued the importance of developing who you are as both a person and a basketball player, two things which I think are really important when being a college athlete.

JANESSA WILLIE #22

Full Name

Janessa Ann Willie

Graduation Year

2019

Hometown

Seattle, Wa

Major

Psychology

Height

5’8

Birthday

February 14th 1997

Favorite Portland Restaurant

Bamboo Grove because good mac salad never gets old!!!

Favorite spot in Portland

The view from Ross Island Bridge

Favorite athlete

Allen Iverson

Hobbies besides basketball

Drawing, Sleeping, Watching Law and Order SVU

Favorite part of being a student-athlete at LC?

The big family that is created among all of the athletes.

Biggest thrill so far in your athletic career

Coming to college and competing at a higher level and being challenged.

Favorite Food

I really like all foods. There’s nothing that doesn’t sound good…….but  a good teriyaki flank steak with garlic mashed potatoes is at the top of my list

Do you have any pregame rituals

Pray and Visualize….and text my mom lol  

Favorite Movie

Bad Boys II

Your biggest inspiration

My mom……she is my rock (:

SERENA SABA #3

fUll name

Serena Saba

Graduation Year

2020

Hometown

Dana Point, CA

Major

Psychology, Neuroscience Minor

Height

5’4

Birthday

March 19, 1997

Family members who play/played collegiate sports

Trina Saba (Mother) - Univeristy of La Verne (Volleyball)

Michael Saba (Brother)- Irvine Valley College (Soccer)

Andrew Saba (Brother)- Chemeketa (Basketball)

Favorite Portland Restaurant

Veggie Grill because of all the “unhealthy” vegan food!

Favorite spot in Portland

Any coffee shops!

Favorite athlete

Christen Press

Hobbies besides basketball

Reading, Hiking, Binge watching Greys Anatomy, Hot Yoga, Trying new foods off of Yelp

Favorite part of being a student-athlete at L&C

My favorite part about going to school at LC is the small class sizes & our beautiful campus. As for basketball, I love how competitive and hard working our team is

Biggest thrill so far in your athletic career

Scoring 30 points in my very last community college game of my career

Favorite Food

Thai food!

Pregame rituals

I have a lucky pair of spandex & sports bra. I always eat an acai bowl & I wear a tiny bow for games

Favorite Movie

Water for Elephants

Favorite Book

You Are a Badass & The Misleading Mind

Your biggest inspiration

My mom because she just knows everything!

Jillian Jin #14

Full Name

Jillian Rose Jin

Graduation Year

Freshman

Hometown

Renton, Washington

Major

International Affairs with a Minor in Gender Studies

Height

5’2

Birthday

November 6th, 1998

Any family members who play/played collegiate sports

My brother Rickie played baseball at Green River CC

Favorite restaurant in Portland

I don’t have a favorite restaurant, but I love eating at the food carts!

Favorite spot in Portland

Japanese Gardens or Powell’s

Favorite athlete

Klay Thompson

Hobbies besides basketball

Reading, going to concerts, exploring in general, and hanging with family and friends

Favorite part of being a Student-Athlete at L&C

My favorite part about going to school at Lewis & Clark is that I am able to take challenging courses at a great school, while playing a sport that I love. I also love the campus and the small class sizes. For basketball, my favorite part is how supportive my coaches and teammates are!

Tori Eitchen #40

Full Name

Tori Eichten

Graduation Year

2019

Hometown

Newberg, OR

Major

Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

Height

6’1”

Birthday

February 18th, 1997

Favorite Restaurant in Portland

Olive Garden

Favorite Spot in Portland

OHSU

Hobbies besides basketball

Golf, watching Netflix, hiking, painting and hanging out with
friends

Favorite part of being a student-athlete at L&C?

I love Lewis and Clark for the tight knit community where I’m known by my classmates and
professors. My favorite part of being on the basketball team is the encouragement and
support that I get from my teammates and coaches both on and off the court.

Biggest thrill so far in your athletic career?

Playing at the ESPN Wide World of Sports
Complex in Orlando and being named my team’s MVP for the tournament

Favorite Food

Probably a tie between pasta and a burrito

Pregame rituals

Listening to music and eating a protein bar

Favorite Movie

Forever Strong

Favorite Book

Pendragon series

You biggest inspiration

My parents