Linfield University Athletics

SOPHOMORE
Letter winner.
NWC First Team All-Conference.
Started in all 26 games, being the Wildcat’s second leading scorer, averaging 10.5 points per game, shooting 44% from the field and 28% from three.
Led the team in assists, averaging 4.2 assists per game.
Totaled 274 points, 96 rebounds, 109 assists, 52 steals, and eight blocks.
Scored season-high 19 points against George Fox on 8-15 shooting, with 2-4 from three.
Recorded team-high in three pointers made with four against Warner Pacific.
 
FRESHMAN
Letter winner.
Saw action in all 25 games, averaging 4.1 points and 1.5 rebounds per game, was second on the team with 1.56 assists per game.
Shot 43.3 percent from the field, 23.3 percent from three and 61.1 percent on free throws.
Finished Top 20 in the Northwest Conference in field goal percentage.
Dean’s List honors.
 
CANBY HIGH SCHOOL
Lettered 10 times in basketball, softball and soccer.
Earned OSAA All-State All-Academic Team.
All-League Honorable Mention as a freshman in basketball.
All-League Second Team as a sophomore and junior in basketball.
All-League First Team as a sophomore in softball.
Al-League First team as a senior in basketball.
All-League Honorable Mention as a senior in softball.
All-State Honorable Mention as a senior.
Three-time Team Captain in basketball.
Team Captain senior year for softball and soccer.
 
PERSONAL
Majoring in finance.
Daughter to Melinda and John Mead.
 
WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD? 
I chose to attend Linfield because of obviously the women's basketball program but also the number of internships and extracurricular activities for business majors. Also, the connections when it comes to getting jobs after college in the business world. And another reason was the campus- it’s not too big but not too small!
 
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU? Being a student-athlete at Linfield means the most to me! Ever since I was growing up I wanted to play basketball at the next level after high school, and now I get to do that. Also, being able to be to play for a academically challenging school means that I can do both, the schooling and the sport.
 
WHAT’S BEEN THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU’VE TAKEN AND WHY? Contemporary Business with Damian Williams. He brought a different perspective to teaching and I learned a lot about the business world from different areas and professions.
 
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON? Participating in sports has made me a better person by being more resilient and having a certain toughness when it comes to anything. Also, my work ethic has tremendously improved because of sports, because I know if I want something I have to work for it.
 
WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAVE THEY BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL? My mom. She continues to push herself everyday whether it is trying a new hobby or setting new goals for herself. Like running 5k’s all the time and going on long bike rides. She does all the little and big things for my family. She makes the world a better place just by being in it. I just try to be a little like my mom everyday.
 
THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I’VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN… Get one percent better everyday. Even when you don’t feel like doing something, do it anyways. It’s not just for yourself but for your teammates. The better you become the better the team becomes.
 
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS? I have no idea where I see myself in 10 years. Hopefully working for Nike and through that collaborating with a sports team or whole sports league in many different ways.
 
AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE… My goal is to be the best teammate that could be. Whether that’s having the most energy at practice and on the sideline or by hustling every play. I want to do everything that I can to put my team in the best position to succeed. My goal for the team is to win the conference this year and to exceed everyone’s expectations.