University of Maryland, Baltimore County

AS A SOPHOMORE (2019-20): 

• Made 19 appearances during the seasons, including two starts
• Shot 43.8 from the floor, averaging 0.9 points in 8.3 minutes per game
• Tied a career-high with five points against Gettysburg and La Salle
• Set a new career-best with three steals in the season opener against Gettysburg

AS A FRESHMAN (2018-19):

• Played in just 22 games during her first season in the black and gold, making five starts
• Averaged 1.2 ppg in 10.9 minutes of action during the year
• Scored her first collegiate points against Eastern on Nov. 8
• Had a season-high five points against UAlbany on Jan. 19.

BACKGROUND:

• Was named St. Mary’s College MVP three straight seasons, earning Wellington College Sport Basketball Female of the Year honors in 2016
• Captained St. Mary’s Girl’s College to a New Zealand National Championship, earning New Zealand Women’s Basketball Competition All-Star 5 Tournament Team and New Zealand Women’s Select Team honors

PERSONAL:

• Daughter of Luana and Nixon Penese
• Has four siblings; Nataliah, Lylah, Ailani, and Leona
• Lists her favorite pro team as the Oklahoma City Thunder and favorite foods as pasta, pineapple, mango and strawberries