• 2023-24 National Ranking: RV/RV
  • NCAA Tournament Appearances: 2024, 2023, 2019, 2013, 1997, 1995
  • 42 First or Second Team All-UAA Players
  • 10 All-Region Honorees

Getting To Know

GETTING TO KNOW .....

Name: Sally Peterson

Favorite Food: Crème Brulee

Favorite Movie: You've Got Mail

Favorite Television Show: Seinfeld

Favorite Musical Artist: Eli Young Band

A word to describe me on the court: Determined

A word to describe me away from the court: Unpredictable/Spontaneous

My most memorable athletic moment was: Winning the region championship in Cross Country my senior year of high school after tearing my hamstring.

What I like most about Emory: Emory feels like a family, not just a school trying to get me through 4 years as quickly as possible.

I would like to switch places for the day with: The editor in chief of national Geographic Magazine.

My favorite place on the Emory campus: The bridge outside of Cox on a really sunny day when the leaves are blowing around.

Favorite pro athlete: Alana Beard

Favorite NBA player: I don't watch the NBA. J

Favorite WNBA player: Alana Beard

The sports teams I followed when I was younger: Duke Basketball, Georgia Football

My favorite class at Emory and why: Psychobiology w/ Dr. Edwards; there has never been a boring class. It is always interesting, even if his tests are the hardest thing I've ever seen!

The people who have helped me most at Emory are and why: My friends and the girls on my team have been so helpful, especially early on in answering all my stupid questions. The training staff... I have been hurt quite a bit. : )

Any pre-game rituals:  Lots of Pasta!!!

The sport I would be playing if I were not playing basketball: Cross Country or Soccer

If I could play one-on-one with anybody, it would be: I played Lindsay Harding from Duke my junior year in high school and would like a rematch.

If I could have dinner with only three people in history, they would be: Barrack Obama, My Grandfather, Jesus

The best advice I have ever been given and who gave it to you: Follow your heart, but if it leads you somewhere completely ridiculous, don't be afraid to lead it somewhere else. Don't let your past dictate who you are, but let it be a part of the process.  - I don't remember who told me this.

Ten years from now I see myself: Married to the love of my life with children having graduated from Medical School cursing all the work I went through to go to medical school, but knowing it was worth it.

What is something that very few, if any, people know about you: I'm a hopeless romantic.


 GETTING TO KNOW .....

Name: Becca Feldman

Favorite Food: Coffee ice cream

Favorite Movie: 10 Things I Hate About You

Favorite Television Show: Friends

Favorite Musical Artist: Rascal Flatts

A word to describe me on the court: Determined 

A word to describe me away from the court: Goofy

My most memorable athletic moment was: In high school, I scored two free throws with 2 seconds left to win against one of our chief rivals.

What I like most about Emory: The amazing and interesting people I have met.

I would like to switch places for the day with: Any character on Gossip Girl.

My favorite place on the Emory campus: The Woodpec

Favorite pro athlete: David Ortiz

Favorite NBA player: Tayshaun Prince

Favorite WNBA player: Shay Doron

The sports teams I followed when I was younger: Boston Red Sox, Washington Wizards, New England Patriots

My favorite class at Emory and why: General Chemistry because I really like my professor. He makes me want to learn the material and his excitement about teaching is different than what I had in high school.

The people who have helped me most at Emory are and why: My fame leader, Pat Marsteller. She has really helped me plan out what classes I should take and has also helped me adjust to school.

Any pre-game rituals: Definitely listening to music in the locker room

The sport I would be playing if I were not playing basketball: Maybe lacrosse

If I could play one-on-one with anybody, it would be: Charles Barkley

If I could have dinner with only three people in history, they would be: Theodore Giesel, Tina Fey, and Barack Obama

The best advice I have ever been given and who gave it to you: Live every moment as if it was your last- my mom

Ten years from now I see myself: Traveling around the world with a job that's a lot of fun

What is something that very few, if any, people know about you: I used to be a dancer and ice skater when I was younger.


 GETTING TO KNOW .....

Name:Melissa Koike

Favorite Food: Chocolate

Favorite Movie: The Notebook

Favorite Television Show: Gossip Girls

Favorite Musical Artist: Rascal Flatts

A word to describe me on the court: Determined

A word to describe me away from the court: Carefree

My most memorable athletic moment was: Winning state championships with all my friends on my high school basketball team

What I like most about Emory: The weather

I would like to switch places for the day with:  Oprah

My favorite place on the Emory campus: My dorm room

Favorite pro athlete:  Toni Russell ( High school assistant coach)

Favorite NBA player: Dwayne Wade

Favorite WNBA player: Candace Parker

The sports teams I followed when I was younger: Magics, Lakers, and WARRIORS!

The people who have helped me most at Emory are and why: My friends help me stay sane and are there for me when I need someone

Any pre-game rituals:  Taking out my earrings and putting lotion on my knees

The sport I would be playing if I were not playing basketball: Volleyball

If I could play one-on-one with anybody, it would be: Magic Johnson

If I could have dinner with only three people in history, they would be: Jesus, FDR, my grandma

The best advice I have ever been given and who gave it to you: My best friend told me that I'm perfect the way I am =)

Ten years from now I see myself: Happy

What is something that very few, if any, people know about you: My favorite color is yellow


 GETTING TO KNOW .....

Name: Chantal Christian

Favorite Food: Frosted Flakes

Favorite Movie: The Dark Knight

Favorite Television Show: Desperate Housewives and Grey's Anatomy

Favorite Musical Artist: Josh Groban

A word to describe me on the court: Effective shooter

A word to describe me away from the court: Fun-loving

My most memorable athletic moment was: Sophomore year high school: winning against St. Andrew's Episcopal as the underdog in the first round of the playoffs.

What I like most about Emory: Very friendly people that make it easy to make diverse friends.

I would like to switch places for the day with: Someone who owns a beach house

My favorite place on the Emory campus: My hall-5th floor New Turman

Favorite pro athlete:  Ray Lewis

Favorite NBA player: Chris Paul

Favorite WNBA player: Alana Beard

The sports teams I followed when I was younger: Baltimore Ravens, Washington Capitals, and Washington Mystics

My favorite class at Emory and why: Chemistry because Dr. Morkin is the best teacher I've ever had.

The people who have helped me most at Emory are and why: My hall mates because they make me laugh even when I don't' feel like there is anything to laugh about.

Any pre-game rituals: Just warm-up  

The sport I would be playing if I were not playing basketball: Roller hockey

If I could play one-on-one with anybody, it would be: Barack Obama

The best advice I have ever been given and who gave it to you: Life is full of disappointments and let downs, but the best thing you can do is hold your head up and push through until the little successes come in.--Mom

Ten years from now I see myself: Veterinarian or on a beautiful beach somewhere.

What is something that very few, if any, people know about you: Played middle school football-real football not flag.