Nov. 3, 2008
ORLANDO, Fla. (UCFAthletics.com) - The UCF women's basketball team is working furiously to get set for the 2008-09 season. As the season opener at Colorado approaches on Nov. 16, each of the 14 players on the Knights' roster this season will be introduced to the fans each weekday on UCFAthletics.com. The series will run from Oct. 22 until Nov. 7.
A quick, athletic point guard, Angelica Mealing was one of the numerous Knights who benefitted from extensive playing time as a freshman. The Decatur, Ga., native played in all but one of UCF's games, including seven starts.
"I really think I have grown a lot from last year, and the mindset is totally different," Mealing said. "I think I improved my strength and also got quicker."
Mealing averaged 21.3 minutes a game in 2007-08 and posted numbers of 5.6 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists per contest. She also knocked down 19 threes and led the team in three-point percentage. Mealing enjoys her role as a point guard, especially having the ball in her hands.
"My favorite part is that the ball is in my hands ninety percent of the time and as a point guard everything goes through you," she said. "My role is to just keep everyone in control and focused on the floor,"
Head coach Joi Williams likes the versatility that the 5-7 Mealing brings to the position.
"Jelly has very good court vision and can push the tempo of the game," Williams said. "She is also a point guard that provides us with a scoring threat."
Fans will get their first chance to see the UCF women's basketball team in action this Saturday, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m. when the Knights host DT3 for an exhibition game prior to the UCF-Southern Miss Homecoming football game. Admission to the women's basketball exhibition is free.
Mealing and the Knights open the regular season at Colorado on Nov. 16. The home opener on Friday, Nov. 21, hosting Florida A&M at 7 p.m. at UCF Arena.
Season tickets for the UCF women's basketball program are currently on sale through the UCF ticket sales office. For more information about the arena's premium seating options, including club seats, group discounts, courtside tables and suites, contact the UCF ticket sales office at (407) UCF-1000 or visit the women's basketball ticket page at UCFAthletics.cstv.com/tickets/w-baskbl-tickets.html.
For the latest news on the Knights, log on to UCFAthletics.com - the official site for UCF varsity sports. The site, which also contains ticket and Golden Knights Club donor information, is also the home of UCF's new online apparel store. Also visit UCFPhotos.com, the exclusive fan source for UCF action sports pictures.
Knight Life with Angelica Mealing
- The best thing about being a Knight is...having people look up to you
- I am most looking forward to...going to Colorado because I was born there
- My first memory of playing basketball is...always trying to get on the boys' team
- The best word to describe Coach Williams is...determined
- My favorite sport to play besides basketball is...softball
- My favorite sport to watch besides basketball is...football
- My favorite TV show is...The Cosby Show
- My favorite movie is...Love and Basketball
- My favorite sports team is...the L.A. Sparks
- The advice I would give to a youngster is...stay focused and never give up on your dreams
- My dream car is...Range Rover
- My favorite thing to do during free time is...sleep
- The person I most admire is...my grandmother because she is legally blind in one eye and still took care of me and my brother
- My favorite cartoon character is...Scooby Doo