Media Credit: Sage Russell | Staff Photographer
(L-R) Natalia Sierra-Vargas and Jayla Thornton interlock their pinky fingers as they stand in a team huddle.
Women’s basketball hit the court with energy and enthusiasm at practice last week before heading into two A-10 games against Rhode Island and Saint Louis.
Take an exclusive look at the team as they practice:
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Senior forward Essence Brown and freshman guard Nya Robertson stand among their teammates in a circle as they prep for practice.
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Senior forward Essence Brown sinks a free throw.
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The team does pushups at the baseline.
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Assistant coach Adria Crawford practices with freshman guard Natalia Sierra-Vargas.
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Freshman guard Nya Robertson moves the ball down the court against graduate assistant Moriah Crisp.
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(L-R) Freshman forward Caia Loving and sophomore guard Maxine Engel practice with student managers.
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(L-R) Junior guard Asjah Inniss and senior forward Faith Blethen share a laugh during practice.
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Faith Blethen helps her teammate, Asjah Inniss, relax by massaging her shoulders as they listen to instructions from head coach Caroline McCombs.
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Freshman guard Maxine Engel works on her jump with the help of practice player Nico Schwartz.
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Assistant coach Adria Crawford demonstrates a hand signal for the team, a tool for on-court communication between players.
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(L-R) Natalia Sierra-Vargas, Nya Lok and Mia Lakstigala take drinks of water during a break.
This article appeared in the February 13, 2023 issue of the Hatchet.
