Linfield University Athletics

JUNIOR
Letter winner.
NWC First Team All-Conference.
Started in all 26 games for the Wildcats, averaging 9.7 points on 45% efficiency and 6.4 rebounds per game.
Totaled 252 points, 166 rebounds, 57 assists, 15 steals, and 34 blocks.
Led the team in blocks, averaging 1.3 blocks per game.
Was fourth on the team in scoring, fourth in three pointers made, second in free throws, second in rebounds, third in assists, and third in steals.
Scored season-high 18 points against Willamette and George Fox.
Recorded a double-double against Occidental with 13 points and 11 rebounds.
 
SOPHOMORE
Started all 25 games, leading the team with 31.3 minutes per game, averaging 8.0 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.12 assists per game.
Added 22 steals and 15 blocks.
Led the team in rebounding, second on the team in steals and blocks.
Finished fourth in the Northwest Conference in rebounding, top 15 in blocks.
Scored career high 21 points against Multnomah, had career high 14 rebounds against Lewis & Clark.
Recorded three double doubles.
College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honoree.
Letter winner.
 
FRESHMAN
Letter winner.
Appeared in 25 games.
Totaled 110 points, 10 steals and 25 assists.
Averaged .767 at the free throw line, and 3.5 rebounds per game.
 
LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL
Four-time letter winner in basketball.
Letter winner in soccer.
First team All-League in basketball as a senior.
Honorable Mention All-League as a sophomore.
Helped lead Liberty to the State Tournament twice.
Graduated Summa Cum Laude.
National Honor Society member.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in data science.
Daughter of Tiffany and Dave Vermeulen.
 
WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD?  
I loved how kind everyone was. Linfield also emphasizes academics.
 
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU? 
It means being able to balance academics while staying efficient on the court.
 
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON? 
Sports have given me a schedule, which has helped with time management. Sports also help form me into a leader and someone who is enjoyable to work with.
 
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS? 
I see myself having a stable and fun job. I hope to have children who will grow up as amazing student-athletes if they desire.
 
WHAT’S THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU’VE TAKEN? 
I took a wine class for a LC thinking it would be boring, but it was actually so cool to learn about the culture and methods of winemaking.
 
THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I’VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN… 
If you try your hardest and leave everything on the court every game, you will naturally play better and hold less guilt.
 
AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE… 
I want to be a necessity on the court and make a difference in every game. My goal for my team is to finish conference play in the top 4 and make it to the playoffs.