Vanguard University

The athlete: Bridgette comes to the Lions after spending her freshman year at Boise State University?had a career-high 16 points against Fresno State under Head Coach Gordy Presnell and the WAC Champion Broncos? played in 28 of 32 games off the bench?graduated from Woodbridge High School in Irvine, CA in 2006 where she played for Head Coach Eric Tsongs in the Sea View League?All-League and All-Conference MVP in junior and senior years?four-year league champions averaging 17 points per game?has played basketball for ten years?played at Club Swish for two years?point guard who has great open court vision?will also be relied on to score?will get late start with the Lions due to preseason hand injury?will be ready to chip in as soon as she's healthy.

The person: Bridgette Nicole was born on July 14, 1988 to parents Russ and Cindy in Newport Beach, CA?is an only child?plans to major in Business?nickname is "Bridge"?enjoys eating at "Benihana's"?likes watching "Family Guy" on TV?favorite Scripture is Isaiah 40:31?roots for the LA Lakers?sports hero is Kobe Bryant?likes the color green and the number 24?favorite movie is "Wedding Crashers"?career goal is to be successful and happy?basketball has taught her to be strong and work hard and never let your team down?learned that life is not about tragedies, but opportunities?most respects her mom and dad who are always there for her.

Her thoughts: I selected Vanguard because I love the school.

Coach Davis' comments: Bridgette brings solid experience at point guard after her freshman year at Boise State University.