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LAUREN WOOD #32
RACHEL COX #20
SARA HOGMAN #10
DEJA NICHOLAS #23
ALYX CRAGER #24
Kelley Koeppen #33
Janessa Willie #22
NATALIE KELLY #5
JACKIE LIZARRAGA #25
CIANNA OCHOCO #13
MIYAH LEITH #1
SARAH ANDERSON #21
Ayisat Afolabi #3
Lauren Wood #32
Lauren Wood #32
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
Natalie Kelly #5
NATALIE KELLY #5
Full Name
Natalie Jade Kelly
Graduation Year
2018
Hometown
San Francisco, CA
Major
Psychology
Height
5’3”
Birthday
March 17, 1996
Favorite Portland Restaurant
“Yama Sushi” because I love sushi and we always make it a must to go when my mom comes to visit.
Favorite spot in Portland
Food carts downtown
Favorite Athlete
Draymond Green
Hobbies Besides Basketball
Playing tennis, golf, badminton, ping pong, watching grey’s anatomy, napping, eating, trying new foods, working out, going to the beach & traveling around the world.
Favorite part of being a Student-Athlete at LC?
Lewis & Clark has a very tight-knit community; especially within the athletic community, the teachers are very helpful and supportive. I like playing basketball at Lewis & Clark because I’ve met some of my closest friends all while playing the sport I love.
Biggest thrill so far in your athletic career
Making a buzzer beater half-court shot.
Favorite Food
Sushi
Pregame rituals
Definitely taking a nap
Favorite Movie
Coach Carter
Favorite Book
Great Expectations
Your biggest inspiration
My grandmother
Rachel Cox #20
Rachel Cox #20
Rachel Cox #20
Full Name
Rachel Cox
Graduation Year
2018
Hometown
San Francisco, CA
Major
Psychology
Height
5’9
Birthday
March 6, 1996
Favorite Portland Restaurant
The Old Spaghetti Factory, I love Italian food and they have really good garlic bread which is my favorite!
Favorite spot in Portland
On the bridge overlooking the Willamette River
Favorite athlete
Draymond Green
Favorite Book
Oh, the Places You’ll Go! By Dr. Seuss
Hobbies besides basketball
Eating, sleeping, and watching Netflix
Favorite part of being a student-athlete at LC
I get to play basketball and live with some of my very best friends and be a part of a very supportive athletic community.
Biggest thrill so far in your athletic career
My career high game against George Fox my sophomore year
Favorite Food
Shrimp fettuccine alfredo pasta and garlic bread
pregame rituals
Always wear prewrap
Favorite Movie
Harry Potter Series
Your biggest inspiration
My Parents
Jackie Lizarraga #25
Jackie Lizarraga #25
JACKIE LIZARRAGA #25
Full Name
Jackie Lizarraga
Graduation Year
2018
Hometown
Point Richmond, CA
Major
Psychology
Height
5’11”
Birthday
October 25
Favorite Portland Restaurant
The Screen Door because it has the best fried chicken and mac and cheese you’ll ever have.
Favorite spot in Portland
Portland waterfront
Favorite athlete
Candace Parker
Hobbies besides basketball
Traveling the world, and also watching netflix
Favorite part of being a Student-athlete at LC
I love our team and the people I have met. The small community that we are in is special and I wouldn't have been so close to all of these people if I didn't play basketball.
Your most embarrassing moment
My most embarrassing moment was the first week of practice freshman year and I accidentally hit one of our assistant coaches in the face extremely hard with the ball. It was not a great way to make a first impression.
Favorite Food
Mac and cheese
Favorite Movie
Crazy, Stupid, Love
Your biggest inspiration
My mom has always been my biggest inspiration.
Sara Hogman #10
Sara Hogman #10
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
Cianna Ochoco #13
Cianna Ochoco #13
Cianna Ochoco #13
Full Name
Cianna Ochoco
Graduation Year
2018
Hometown
Aiea, Hawaii
Major
Biology
Height
5’4
Birthday
May 22,1996
Favorite athlete
Alex Morgan
Hobbies besides basketball
Soccer, body surfing, going to the beach, watching netflix
Biggest thrill so far in your athletic career
Hitting a big three with less than thirty seconds left. It sealed an important game and we won by four
Favorite Food
Sushi
Pregame rituals
Can only eat sandwiches or waffles on game day, must eat no later than three hours before tip off, drink a bottle of water before warm ups, leave jersey untucked underneath warm up shirt, do same dribbling warm up before the team starts warm ups
Deja Nicholas #23
Deja Nicholas #23
DEJA NICHOLAS #23
Full Name
De’Janique Sheria Nicholas
Graduation Year
2017
Hometown
Vancouver, WA
Major
Psychology/Pre-Med
Height
5’4 1/2
Birthday
July 22, 1995
Any family members who play/played collegiate sports
Cousin, Destiny Slocum basketball at University of Maryland
Favorite Portland restaraunt
Red Robin! I LOVE RED ROBIN but since it is everywhere technically I would have to say Pinestate Biscuits it’s amazing
Biggest thrill so far in your athletic career
Winning districts in H.S while being the underdog and also going to state
Favorite spot in Portland
Anywhere Red Robin is located
Favorite athlete
Kyrie Irving
Hobbies besides basketball
Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, wake-boarding
Favorite part of being a student-athlete at LC
Walking around campus when it’s nice outside, and I love that I have the opportunity to to play basketball with amazing women.
Favorite Food
Plain cheese burger or chicken strips from Red Robin with campfire sauce
Favorite Movie
Just Go With It
Miyah Leith #1
Miyah Leith #1
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
Alyx Crager #24
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
Sarah Anderson #21
Sarah Anderson #21
SARAH ANDERSON #21
Full Name
Sarah Anderson
Graduation Year
2017
Hometown
Carmel, Ca
Major
Biology
Height
5’7”
Birthday
May 27
Any family members who play/played collegiate sports
Dad, Saint Mary’s College of California, Golf
Favorite Portland Restaurant
Yo Delish frozen yogurt… I love froyo
Favorite spot in Portland
OHSU viewpoint
Favorite athlete
Maya Moore and Elena Delle Donne
Hobbies besides basketball
Tennis, swimming, walking Bella
Favorite part of being a Student-Athlete at LC
Every season that I have played at LC, I have had the opportunity to play the sport I love alongside my best friends.
Biggest thrill so far in your athletic career
Hitting a game winning three
Favorite Food
Chicken
Favorite Movie
Glory Road
Favorite Book
Twilight Series: Breaking Dawn Part II
Your biggest inspiration
My mom
Kelley Koeppen #33
Kelley Koeppen #33
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.
Ayisat Afolabi #3
Ayisat Afolabi #3
AYISAT AFOLABI #3
Full Name
Ayisat Afolabi
GRADUATION YEAR
2017
Hometown
West Hills, CA
Major
Psychology
Height
5’10
Birthday
December 11, 1994
Favorite PORTLAND RESTauRaNT
Bamboo Grove; best Hawaiian food in Portland
Favorite spot in Portland
Food Carts
Favorite athlete
Michael Jordan
Hobbies besides basketball
Reading, listening to music and spending time with family and friends
Favorite Food
Pizza
Do you have any pregame rituals
Before each game: I have certain stretches that I have to do three times, and I always eat Chocolate before and during the games.
Favorite Movie
Coach Carter
Favorite Book
The Hunger Games Series
Your biggest inspiration
My Family
Janessa Willie #22
Janessa Willie #22
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 (:
