JUNIOR (2006-07)

Appeared in 33 games, starting 29... Reached double figures in scoring in four games, including a career-high 17 in overtime win at Bridgewater, in which she made 6-9 field goals and 3-5 three pointers... Had 15 points in Eagles’ win over St. Mary’s, 2/14... Also scored 10 points against Salisbury University twice... Made 5-6 free throws, including the game clinchers, in the Eagles’ win over #1 Bowdoin in the NCAA Elite Eight.

 

SOPHOMORE (2005-06)

Started all 31 games, and proved to be a top floor general, helping the team to finish as the only undefeated team in the nation through the regular season... Kept her season assist total in the mid 70s despite less minutes in 2005-06, and lowered her turnover total by more than 30 from her freshman season... Led Eagles in scoring in home win over Salisbury, 1/14, with 15 points, including a perfect 5-5 effort from behind the three-point line... Led team with 74 assists and 45 steals.

 

FRESHMAN (2004-05)

Became an instant success... Played in 29 games, starting 28... Picked up her offense as the season went on, hitting in double figures in eight of the final 13 games... Scored a career-high 15 points on 4-6 shooting from the floor and 6-8 from the free throw line in UMW’s win over Salisbury, 2/12... Netted 13 points in NCAA Tournament game at Randolph-Macon, connecting on two of three three-point attempts, and also grabbed a career-high eight rebounds in that game.

 

HIGH SCHOOL

Played basketball, softball, and ran cross country and track at Forest Park High School in Woodbridge... Two-time first team all-district for softball... All-area, all-district and all-extra in basketball... VHSL AAA basketball state champions... All-district and all-region in cross country.

 

PERSONAL

Amanda Mariel Bates... Daughter of Dick and Jenny Bates... Favorites include Duke Blue Devils and Travis Diener... English major.