USD Women's Basketball 2003-2004

ing the three-point shot, driving lay-ups, and pull– up jumpers . Lindsay Helvey will be able to use her all-around skills as the team's utility player now that she has recovered from a variety of injuries and illnesses. Brandi Collato is back from a medi– cal red-shirt year, having used the year to get her knee healthy and to improve every aspect of her game. Brandi knows how to score when she gets the ball and will be expected to be the Torero's long-range threat. The four incoming freshmen, AndreaJacobson, Sabine Loewe , Ashley Voisinet, and Katie Watson, will bring added height , speed, and athleticism. These freshmen will make an impact as they add depth and competitiveness to each practice and game .

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The schedule begins with the opportunity to par– ticipate in the preseason WNIT at Santa Barbara

Melissa Padgett

November 15th. UCSB holds a preseason ranking of No. 20 in the nation. The non-conference schedule features home games with Nevada, Pacific, New Mexico State, Long Beach State, and Oral

Roberts. The Toreros also have tough road trips to UNLV, San Diego State, USC, and Kansas . USD's own Surf and Slam Tournament December 28th and 30th features several top programs in Texas Tech, Maryland, and Georgetown. An exciting addition to the Torero staff is former Torero star Kerri Nakamoto as an assistant coach. Kerri , who has always been "a coach on the floor," will continue her relationship with the Toreros, share her knowledge and experience, and assist the team in reaching its goal - the best season ever for USD women's basketball.

Tiara Harris