Shaina Berry

Shaina Berry

Player Profile

Class:
Graduated

Hometown:
Friendswood, TX

High School:
Friendswood

Height:
6-0

Position:
Forward

Major:
Criminal Justice

O'NEIL ON BERRY: "Shaina got herself in good shape over the summer. She can go both left and right in the post and also has a decent touch facing the basket. She communicates very well on the court."

AS A JUNIOR: Saw action in 23 games with three starts • Season-highs include eight points and five rebounds in a 59-57 win over American International; five rebounds in a 64-46 win over Pace; and two assists in a 57-54 loss to LeMoyne.

AS A SOPHOMORE: Played in all 27 games, emerged into a starter in 11 of UML's last 14 games • Season-highs include 11 points in a 64-55 victory over Stonehill; 10 rebounds in a 66-64 overtime win over Saint Anselm; and three assists in a 62-54 overtime win over Southern New Hampshire.

AS A FRESHMAN: Saw action in all 29 games with four starts • Season-highs included 19 points (6 of 8 field goals) in a 76-66 win over Saint Michael's; 12 rebounds and three assists in a 57-48 win over Saint Anselm • Posted first career double-double in the 57-48 win over Saint Anselm: 16 points, 12 rebounds • Led River Hawks in free throw accuracy (.789, 30 for 38).

FRIENDSWOOD HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year player at Friendswood H.S. for coach Dena Russo • Three-time All- District standout • Led Friendswood H.S. to state tournament quarterfinal round each year • Also played for the Texas Blazers club team for coach Herb LeDee • Volunteer in "Hometown Heroes" program as a speaker at local elementary schools.

PERSONAL: Oldest of two children of Robert Berry of Danbury, TX, and Terri Berry of Friendswood, TX • Nicknamed "Tex" • Favorite professional teams include Houston Texans, Houston Astros and Miami Heat • Lists Tracy McGrady, Chad Johnson as favorite sports figures.

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