Hofstra University Athletics

Valerie McDonald

5-5, Senior

Arlington, Texas/Lamar

Fourth season on the Hofstra Tennis roster...2006-07: Was 6-16 in singles and a combined 2-17 in doubles...Was 4-14 in dual matches in singles, earning two wins at third singles and single victories at fourth and fifth singles...Had four different doubles partners, playing primarily with Tracy Ferrar...Earned doubles wins at first and second doubles...Received CAA Commissioner's Academic Award...2005-06: Posted a 4-13 record in singles, including 4-11 in dual matches...Was 3-6 at fourth singles...Teamed with Jillian Schalk to post a 2-8 record in doubles play...CAA Commissioner's Academic Award recipient...2004-05: Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Scholar-Athlete Award recipient...Compiled a 5-12 record in singles play, including a 5-11 mark at fifth singles...Was 3-15 in doubles play, including a 3-13 record with Jillian Schalk...Received CAA Commissioner's Academic Award...High School: Played four years of tennis at Lamar High School in Arlington, Texas...Team advanced to the regionals in both 2003 and 2004...Named best freshman in 2000 and team captain in 2004...Personal: Born April 18, 1986...Has two sisters...Lists Andre Agassi as her favorite athlete...Was president of SADD and spokesperson for Teens Against Tobacco Use (TATU)...Has also volunteered for Habitat for Humanity and with UMCOR to provide hurricane relief in Beaumont, Texas...Plans to pursue a career in hotel management...Business management major with a minor in Spanish.

                        Singles          Doubles

2004-05         5-12                3-15

2005-06         4-13                2-8

2006-07         6-16                2-17

Career            15-41              7-40