OKLAHOMA CITY -- Mid-America Christian University head women's basketball coach Marcus Moeller has announced the signing of four recruits for the upcoming 2013-14 season, including:
Adaugo Osuala
5'6 Senior Guard, originally from Lakewood, Colo., transferring from Peru State College
At Peru State College
Osuala, who averaged 15.5 ppg and 4.5 rbs per game, took home third-team all-conference honors in the Heart of America Athletic Conference. Osuala also had a tremendous year on the defensive end of the floor as she led the NAIA Division 1 in steals per game (5.360), total steals (134) and was named the Heart of America's (HAAC) Defensive player of the Year. Osuala had an impressive stretch in January where she was named the HAAC Player of the Week three weeks in a row.
At Northeastern Junior College
Osuala led Northeastern's team to a 24-9 record her sophomore year while averaging 12.7 points, 4.1 rebound, and 3.1 steals per game. Northeastern finished as the Region IX Tournament Runner-up and Osuala was named to the All-Tournament Team for 2012.
During her freshman campaign at Northeastern, Osuala averaged 11.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.6 steals per game on a team that finished the season 27-2.
Green Mountain High School
Adaugo joined NJC from Green Mountain High School in Lakewood, Colorado where she was an All Conference player in the tough 5A Jefferson County League. She was one of the state leaders in steals and assists her senior year.
Quote from Coach Moeller: "I am very excited to add someone with Adaugo's experience to our program. She played at a very high level while playing in one of the best JUCO regions in the country (Region IX) and had great success this past season in a very good league (HAAC). Her athleticism and tenacity on the defensive end of the floor will give her the opportunity to play a large role for us in the upcoming season."
Lauren McKinney
5'9 Senior Guard, originally from Grand Prairie, TX, transferring from Incarnate Word University (San Antonio, TX)
At Incarnate Word
Started 12 games and averaged 7.2 points and 3.2 rebounds on a team that went 17-10 in the NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference.
At Kilgore College
Averaged 7.9 points and 3.6 rebounds her sophomore campaign.
At South Plains College
Helped lead a South Plains team that finished 19-9 with 12.7 points and 6.7 rebounds per game as a freshman.
Arlington Bowie High School
McKinney was an All-State selection at Arlington Bowie High School as a junior and was also a three-time First Team All-District choice. She was the District 4-5A Offensive MVP as a junior and the District 8-5A Newcomer of the Year as a freshman. She led the team to a District 4-5A title in 2009-10 and scored a career high of 30 points in a playoff game versus Midland Lee in 2009.
Quote from Coach Moeller: "Lauren is a young lady who is very well traveled in college basketball. Her three years at different schools led her to a place where she knew exactly what she wanted to find in a school and program to finish out her career. I am ecstatic that MACU is going to be that place. She is extremely versatile and fits our system well. Lauren possesses an impressive combination of strength, athleticism and mobility. Lauren is a terrific young lady and one that our fans will love watching compete."
Rackell Goldson
5'7 Senior Guard, originally from Orlando, FL, transferring from Northwest Missouri State University
At Northwest Missouri State
Goldson played in eight games and averaged 1.1 points on a team that finished 15-13 in the NCAA Division II MIAA Conference.
At Allen County Community College
Goldson was a two-sport athlete at Allen Community College and was named all-Conference after leading the Red Devils in scoring, rebounding and blocks. She averaged 12.5 ppg and 8.0 rpg to finish fifth and second in each category respectively. She was also an all-Conference performer in indoor and outdoor track and field along with being a national qualifier in the long jump and triple jump. She was honored as ACC Female Athlete of the Year for the 2011-12 school year.
Pine Castle High
Goldson prepped at Pine Castle High in Orlando, Fla.
Quote from Coach Moeller: "Rackell's recruiting process was as easy as any I've ever been a part of. We initially hit it off great on the phone and as soon as she got off the plane on her visit it was clear that she was a great fit for MACU and that we were a great fit for her. Rackell is explosively athletic and can really shoot the perimeter jump shot. Our system will really show Rackell's biggest strengths and give her an opportunity to have a great senior year."
Triana Wilridge
5'6 Junior Guard, originally from Lewisville, TX, transferring from Southern University-Shreveport
At Southern University-Shreveport
Wilrdige started 24 games as a sophomore and was the second leading scorer at 12.3 points per contest. Wilridge eclipsed the 20 point mark five times during her sophomore campaign, including a 27 point outburst on the road at LSU-Eunice. She also added two rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.
Lewisville High School
Wilridge starred at Lewisville High School in Lewisville, TX as a seniot on a team that went 26-10.
Quote from Coach Moeller: "I am very excited about having Triana in our program for the next two years. She absolutely eats, sleeps and breathes basketball. She is a gym rat in the truest since of that analogy. The thing that has stuck out the most is her desire to learn and be coached. When you mix her work ethic with her coachability, you get a kid who can't help but improve every day and will inspire her teammates to do the same. I'm very excited to coach Triana."