UMass Lowell Athletics

O[apos]NEIL ON MENEFEE: [quote]Tamaria really understands the game and sees the court. We[apos]d like to see her control the game for us this year. She[apos]s a player who can certainly do that.[quote] AS A SOPHOMORE: Played in 21 of 27 games, making 10 starts • Averaged 17.7 minutes per game • Tallied a season-high 11 points in a 70-60 win over Mercyhurst • Grabbed four steals in an 81-68 win against Southern Connecticut • Had a season-best six assists in a 62-57 win versus LeMoyne • Converted 16-19 (.842) free throws on the year. AS A FRESHMAN: Played in 19 games, averaging 11.1 minutes per game • Season-highs include nine points and four assists in a 67-52 win at Southern New Hampshire; six rebounds and three steals in a 64-46 victory over Pace. J.E. BURKE HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year varsity player at J.E. Burke H.S. for coach John Rice • Three-time Boston city all-star • Two-year all-scholastic standout by the Boston Herald • Three-year captain • Led J.E. Burke to three city championships • Scored more than 1,000 points • Also a track and field standout, captured the city shot put championship as a junior • Also a standout player in the Lady Dolphins AAU system. PERSONAL: One of four grown children of Donna Menefee and the late Antonio Menefee of Dorchester, MA • Nicknamed [quote]Tee,[quote] [quote]Balla[quote] • Lists Los Angeles Lakers as favorite NBA team • Influences include Michael Jordan, Mary Lewis • Aspires to play professionally overseas; to own a business and coach younger players • Speaks three languages.