Winter 2003-2004 Women's Basketball Roster
Jessica DePalo
- Position:
- F/C
- Class:
- Junior
- Major:
- Marketing
- Hometown:
- Rumson, NJ
- High School:
- Red Bank Catholic
Why Lehigh?: “I chose Lehigh because it had the perfect combination of a great academic reputation, a great athletic program and a great coaching staff.”
As a Sophomore … Once again appeared in every game last season, starting in 18 contests…was third in the Patriot League in blocked shots (28) and sixth in field goal percentage (.500)…led the team in blocked shots (28) and free throw percentage (.871)…was second on the team in total rebounds (140)…fourth on the team in scoring per game, averaging 8.9 points per contest…had a career high 18 points in a win at Holy Cross (1/31) and tied that six games later against Lafayette (2/23)…had a double-double for the first time in her career scoring 14 points and pulling down a career best 18 rebounds…scored in double figures in 13 games.
As a Freshman … One of six Mountain Hawks to appear in all 28 games, earning two starts … finished second on the team with 3.9 rebounds per contest … scored ten or more points four different times, including 14 points twice (11/24 and 2/20) … pulled down a career best nine rebounds three different times last season, including both games against American … finished second on the squad with 13 blocked shots … swatted three shot attempts against Bucknell (2/24) … was 7-for-8 from the free throw line in a win over American (1/23).
In High School … First team All-State in the Star-Ledger, Associated Press, and Gannett poll in 2000, 2001 … Madison Square Garden second team All-Tri-state in 2000, 2001 … Monmouth County Most Valuable Player in 2000, 2001 … 2000 Tournament of Champions Most Valuable Player … team captured the New Jersey state championship in 2000 and 2001, and finished ranked in the top 20 nationally … averaged over 16 points and 9 rebounds per game.
CAREER HIGHS
Points:
18 – two times
(most recent: 2/23/03 at Lafayette)
Rebounds:
9 – three times
(most recent: 2/23/03 at Lafayette)
Blocks:
3- three times
(most recently 3/07/03 vs. Army)
Free Throws made:
5 vs. Navy, 2/08/03
CAREER STATISTICS
GP/GS FG% 3FG% FT% REB AST TO BLK ST PTS AVG.
2002-03 27/18 .500 .000 .871 140 21 42 28 13 241 8.9
