Mid-Week Meet # 6 - Emily Madden

Today we are re-introducing sophomore Emily Madden.  You may remember Emily from her "A Day in the Life of a Student-Athlete" piece she did a couple of weeks ago.  Now you get to know her even more!  Emily is the only student-athlete from the state of Wyoming that UD has had in the last 18 years, and maybe ever!  Enjoy her answers. 

Name:  Emily Sue Madden
Year in School:  Sophomore
Hometown:  Torrington, WY
High School:  Torrington High School
Major:  Business with Italian Concentration
Most Re-Played Song on Ipod:  Anything Justin Bieber
Favorite Animal:  Pot-Belly Pig                                  
Favorite Color:  Turquoise
Favorite Movie:  Love and Basketball
Favorite NBA Team:  Boston Celtics                   
Favorite Athlete:  Kevin Durant
Favorite Brand of Shoes:  Steve Madden (no relation)
Favorite Dessert:  Chocolate Cake
Favorite Olympic Sport to Watch:  Gymnastics
Siblings:  Cassandra Rose Madden                                      
Do you like her?:  Love her!!  BFF!
If you could play any sport other than basketball, what would it be:  Volleyball
Any Unique or Hidden talents:  Rapping
Favorite Vacation Spot:  Cozumel, Mexico
Bast Basketball Moment in Life:  Beating Douglas at state in the loser out game
Most Embarrassing Basketball Moment:  Jumping for a rebound and the ball hitting off my head and scoring!
Words of Wisdom to Live by:  "Life is 10% of what happens to you and 90% of how you react."  - Shawn Madden
Favorite Movie Quote:  "Help me, I'm poor." - Bridesmaids 
One Thing You Wish You Could Do Better:  Sing      
One Thing You Can't Live Without:  Q-Tips
Future Profession:  Something international but I honestly have no idea!                           
All-Time Dream Job:  WNBA

Mid-Week Meet #5 - Lauren Jumao-As

Welcome to "Meet the Players" fifth edition!  Very fitting since today we are highlighting #5 Lauren Jumao-As.  Lauren is a sophomore from Carrollton, TX.  She started all 25 games last season as a freshman, averaged 6 points per game, and had the highest three point percentage on our team.  Enjoy getting to know Lauren!

Name:  Lauren Jumao-As
Year in School:  Sophomore
Hometown:  Carrollton, TX
High School:  Newman Smith High School
Major:  Biology/Pre-Nursing
Most Re-Played Song on Ipod:  Up All Night  by Drake featuring Nicki Minaj
Favorite Animal:  White Tiger                                   
Favorite Color:  Red
Favorite Movies: Like Mike and Mean Girls
Favorite NBA Team:  LA Lakers                   
Favorite Athlete:  Kobe Bryant
Favorite Brand of Shoes:  Nike
Favorite Dessert:  Pizookie at BJ's
Favorite Olympic Sport to Watch:  Basketball
Favorite Author:  William Shakespeare
Siblings:  None                                   
If you could play any sport other than basketball, what would it be:  Tennis, but I'm not good!
Any Unique or Hidden talents:  Play the Ukulele? 
Favorite Vacation Spot:  Los Angeles, CA
Bast Basketball Moment in Life:  Making the playoffs my senior year after my school couldn't make it for five years.
Words of Wisdom to Live by:  "You'll find that life is still worthwhile if you just smile."  - Charlie Chaplin
Favorite Movie Quote:  "GAAAATORADE!  H2O!!!" -Waterboy
One Thing You Wish You Could Do Better:  Be patient      
One Thing You Can't Live Without:  Basketball
Future Profession:  Nurse Practitioner                            
All-Time Dream Job:  Doctor without borders

A Day in the Life of a Student-Athlete: Emily Madden

Today we give you an inside look of a regular day for one of our players, Emily Madden.  Some basic information on Emily:  Sophomore, business major with Italian concentration, also a member of the UD softball team, 3.44 GPA, from Torrington, WY, very busy and very energetic.  The post takes you through Emily's Monday and Tuesday.  The first picture is from last year on one of our road trips.  Emily is the one awake!  It's a favorite picture.  Enjoy the day in the life of Emily Madden!

Monday, October 1, 2012

5:10am – Wake up

5:25am – Head to the gym

5:30-6:30am – Weights (softball)

6:30-7:30am – Agilities (softball)

7:40-8:00am – Ice/roll out in the training room

8:00-8:20am – Team breakfast in the cafeteria

8:30am – Shower/get ready for class

9:15-9:50am – Study for my test at 11

10:00-10:50am – Intermediate Italian I (Conditionals and double pronouns)

11:00-11:50am – Ace (hopefully) my Productions and Operations Management test (covering chapters 1-4)

12:00-1230pm – Lunch with the roomies (Brooke & Marleyna) and a couple of members of the guys team

12:32pm – Give into peer pressure and buy an overly priced Charity Week T-Shirt for $10

12:40-12:55pm – Study for my Chemistry Lab Quiz

1:00-2:50pm – Forensic Chemistry Lab (Identification of fingerprints)

3:15-6:20pm – Softball practice

6:30-7:10pm – Shower/get ready

7:15pm  - Leave campus and get gas at Shell

8:00-10:45pm – Dallas Cowboys game vs. Chicago Bears at Cowboys Stadium with Marleyna and Zach Royal from the guys team

12:00am – Return to campus

12:05-12:20am – Tell Brooke how fun the game was! (She had class)

12:30am – Time to sleep!!

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

9:00am – Wake up (FINALLY get to sleep in)/ get ready

9:30-10:50am – Forensic Chemistry (Balancing chemical equations with polyatomic ions)

11:1150am – Time to relax, aka watch a portion of “You’ve Got Mail.” (one of my favorite movies)

12:00-12:20pm – Lunch with Christy Allen and Zach Royal

12:30-1:50 – American Civilization I (aka my time to pinterest/procrastinate. History isn’t my thing)

2:00-3:20pm – Fundamentals of Economics (Law of Supply and Demand)

3:30-3:45pm – Softball pictures

4:00-4:45pm – Time to relax. Finish the rest of “You’ve Got Mail.”

5:00 – 6:30pm – Softball team dinner at La Margarita for a Breast Cancer Awareness fundraiser. 

7:00-8:00pm – Basketball open gym

8:00-8:25pm – Watch some of the men’s open gym

8:30-9:30pm – Study/do homework for Italian

9:30-10:15pm – Call Dad/Mom/Cassie

10:15-11:00pm – Study

11:15pm – Bed!!

    

Mid-Week Meet #4 - Brooke Hagemann

Welcome to "Meet the Players" fourth edition!  Today we are spotlighting Brooke Hagemann.  Brooke is a sophomore from Oklahoma City, OK.  Last season as a freshman, she averaged 9.0 points per game, was second on a team in rebounding with 6.3 rebounds per game, and was first on our team with taking the most charges.  Enjoy getting to know Brooke! 

Name:  Brooke Hagemann
Year in School:  Sophomore
Hometown:  Oklahoma City, OK
High School:  Westmoore High School
Major:  Undecided
Most Re-Played Song on Ipod:  Barefoot Blue Jean Night
Favorite Animal:  Dog                                   
Favorite Color:  Purple
Favorite Movie:  Count of Monte Cristo
Favorite NBA Team:  Oklahoma City Thunder                    
Favorite Athlete:  Kevin Durant
Favorite Brand of Shoes:  Nike
Favorite Dessert:  Cheesecake
Favorite Olympic Sport to Watch:  Men's Gymnastics
Favorite Author:  Nicholas Sparks
Siblings:  2 Brothers, 1 Sister                                       
Do you like them?:  Absolutely
If you could play any sport other than basketball, what would it be:  Gymnastics
Any Unique or Hidden talents:  Play Piano
Favorite Vacation Spot:  Any Lake
Bast Basketball Moment in Life:  Made half court shot at buzzer against rival
Words of Wisdom to Live by:  Good may come to those who wait, but only what's left by those who hustle."  - Abe Lincoln
Favorite Movie Quote:  "I"m saving you Megan!" - Bridesmaids 
One Thing You Wish You Could Do Better:  Dunk       
One Thing You Can't Live Without:  Family
Future Profession:  Physical Therapist                              
All-Time Dream Job:  Movie Producer

Mid-Week Meet #3 - Marleyna Bustamante

Welcome to the third addition of our "Meet the Team" section of our blog!  This week we are introducing Marleyna Bustamante.  Marleyna is a sophomore from Donna, TX.  As a freshman last season, she was third in the SCAC in steals with 2.4 per game.  She was second on our team in scoring (11.3 ppg) and third in rebounding (4.5 rpg).  Enjoy the post!

Name:  Marleyna Bustamante
Year in School:  Sophomore
Hometown:  Donna, TX
High School:  PSJA
Major:  Business
Most Re-Played Song on Ipod:  Firework by Katy Perry
Favorite Animal:  Penguin                                    
Favorite Color:  Hot Pink
Favorite Movie:  50 First Dates
Favorite NBA Team:  San Antonio Spurs                      
Favorite Athlete:  Hope Solo
Favorite Brand of Shoes:  Nike!
Favorite Dessert:  Cheesecake!
Favorite Olympic Sport to Watch:  Swimming and Gymnastics
Favorite Book: A Memoir of Hope by Hope Solo
Siblings:  Roland and Brianna                                       
Do you like them?:  Love Them!
If you could play any sport other than basketball, what would it be:  Soccer
Any Unique or Hidden talents:  Really good at video games
Favorite Vacation Spot:  Beach
Bast Basketball Moment in Life:  Buzzer beater to win a rivalry game
Words of Wisdom to Live by:  Live without regrets
Favorite Movie Quote:  "Carol...get your s*#t together, Carol!" - Bridesmaids 
One Thing You Wish You Could Do Better:  Sing        
One Thing You Can't Live Without:  Family
Future Profession:  Business owner for a gym                               
All-Time Dream Job:  Professional trainer

Mid-Meek Meet #2 - Christy Allen

Welcome to the second installment of "Meet the Team" with Christy Allen.  Christy is a junior post player from Detroit, MI.  She was third on the team in scoring last season, 10 ppg, and was first in rebounding, 7 rpg.  She has improved every year that she has been at UD and we expect a big junior season from her.  Enjoy!

 

Name:  Christy Allen
Year in School:  Junior
Hometown:  Detroit, MI
High School:  St. Thomas More Academy
Major:  Psychology
Most Re-Played Song on Ipod:  Crazy Beautiful Life
Favorite Animal:  Dolphin
Favorite Movie:  Coach Carter
Favorite Color:  Green
Favorite NBA Team:  Detroit Pistons
Favorite Athlete:  Rip Hamilton
Favorite Brand of Shoes:  Nike
Favorite Dessert:  Cheesecake
Favorite Olympic Sport to Watch:  Gymnastics
Siblings:  12
Do you like them?:  Yes
If you could play any sport other than basketball, what would it be:  Soccer
Any unique/hidden talents:  No, I don't hide that
Favorite Vacation Spot:  China
Best Basketball Moment in Your Life:  Making a buzzer beater
Words of Wisdom you live by:  You're not trying if you're not cheating (She is joking!)
One thing you wish you could do better:  School
One thing you can't live without:  Food
Future Professions:  Clinical Child Psychologist
All-Time Dream Job:  Therapy - pro-bono for underprivileged and troubled youth

Mid-Week Meet #1 - Kylie Yoshimura

Welcome to the "Meet the Team" section of our blog.  Every week, we will introduce a player from our team.  This week, we are starting with our senior point guard, Kylie Yoshimura.  Kylie has started for us since she arrived on campus as a freshman.  She holds the UD school record for assists in one year (141, 2009-10) and assists per game (5.24, 2011-12).  She is second on the school's all-time assists record and sixth in points standing with 1,146 career points.  Last season, she was a second team All-SCAC.  Below the pictures is a chance for you to get to know Kylie behind the scenes as well. 

Name:  Kylie Yoshimura                                             
Year:  Senior
Hometown:  Temple City, CA                                   
High School:  Mark Keppel
Major:  Biology
Most Re-Played Song on Ipod:  Everybody Talks by Neon Trees
Favorite Animal:  Chinchilla                                        
Favorite Color:  Teal
Favorite Movie:  Step Brothers or Forest Gump or Love and Basketball or anything with Will Ferrell
Favorite NBA Team:  Chicago Bulls                           
Favorite Athlete:  Derrick Rose
Favorite Brand of Shoes:  Steve Madden or Nike      
Favorite Dessert:  Ice Cream!!!
Favorite Olympic Sport to Watch:  Women's Sand Volleyball
Favorite Book:  Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes
Siblings:  1 Brother - Cory                                          
Do you like him?:  Duh!
If you could play any sport other than basketball, what would it be:  Volleyball or Tennis
Any Unique or Hidden talents:  I can change the shape of my tongue.  Fat to skinny.
Favorite Vacation Spot:  Mammoth Lakes, CA
Bast Basketball Moment in Life:  Undecided - waiting for this year's season
Words of Wisdom to Live by:  Everything is Temporary
Favorite Movie Quote:  "It was freeee."  And I was like "Sure."  Bridesmaids
One Thing You Wish You Could Do Better:  Sing         
One Thing You Can't Live Without:  Chocolate
Future Profession:  Undecided                                  
All-Time Dream Job:  All-Star Athlete/Trainer/Body-Builder