UMass Lowell Athletics

AS A SOPHOMORE (2016-17): Appeared in 14 games ... averaged 3.6 points and 1.6 rebounds in 11.7 minutes per game ... shot 43.3% (13-30) from the field ... set career high with 16 points at Stony Brook (1.16). 

HIGH SCHOOL: Two-sport athlete at Newton North (basketball, track and field) ... senior captain ... named All-Conference in both sports as a senior ... back-to-back appearances in state semi-finals and on All-Conference teams during junior and sophomore seasons ... member of Crossfit Club and Black Leadership Achievement Club.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Tito Ortiz and Nadine Thomas ... has one sister (Ashley) ... nicknamed "Mandy" and "Ama" .. enjoys listening to music and going to the beach ... Law and Order SVU is favorite TV show ... lists the New York Giants and New York Yankees as favorite teams ... names Allen Iverson, Alyssa Thomas, Dianna Taurasi, LeBron James as greatest influences ... greatest sports moment was beating the number one team in the state as a sophomore ... majoring in accouting.