#4 Claudia McDowell

5-6, Freshman

Guard

Alexandria, Pennsylvania

High School: Juniata Valley

High School Coach: Jama Greene

HIGH SCHOOL/PERSONAL

Played four years of basketball at Juniata Valley High School...Also ran track for three years and cross country for two years...Led team to a fourth place state finish as a senior, Juniata Valley's best finish in program history...Team was Juniata Valley League (JVL) and District 6 runners-up in 2005, and District 6 runners-up in 2003...Second team All-Pennsylvania selection as a senior...Named JVL Defensive Player of the Year as a junior and senior...Three-time first team All-JVL selection...Two-time first team selection by the Altoona Mirror...Led JVL in scoring as a sophomore...Averaged 16 points, six rebounds, four assists and four steals per game as a senior...Named team Most Valuable Player as a senior...Named Outstanding Senior Female Athlete...Member of the National Honor Society...Student Council member...Honor Roll student...Has two brothers...Has volunteered with Children's Haven International doing various service projects in Reynosa, Mexico...Soup kitchen volunteer in Washington, D.C...Undecided major.

1) Why did you choose to come to Hofstra University?

I chose Hofstra for the program and opportunity to play.

2) What kind of legacy do you wish to leave behind at Hofstra University?

I want to be remembered for my love of the game and for being part of a successful team.

3) What is your greatest sports memory?

Scoring my 1000th career point in a very intense and emotional rival game at home.

4) What advice would you give to a younger player just learning the game?

Always try to improve, be competitive, learn from older players and, most importantly, enjoy the game.

6) What player did you pretend to be growing up? Why?

No one, but I always tried to model my game after my brother.

7) Finish these sentences:

I HAVE amazing family and friends.              

I WANT to see a women's basketball championship banner hanging up in Hofstra Arena.

I WILL do my best.

I CAN achieve my goals.

I LOVE this game.