ORLANDO, Fla. (UCFKnights.com) – The UCF women's basketball team held its annual Media Day on Tuesday afternoon.
Head coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson, seniors Aliyah Gregory and Zakiya Saunders, redshirt junior Nyala Shuler and sophomore Korneila Wright met with the local media outlets.
"We're starting from day one knowing what our goals are and what the philosophy of the program is," Coach "ABE" said. "The bar is already really high right now in terms of our returning players."
In her first year at the helm, Coach "ABE" led the Knights a 21-12 campaign that included a fourth place regular season finish in the American Athletic Conference. UCF made its first appearance in The American Tournament semifinals after earning its first tournament win since joining the conference in 2013.
On Oct. 16, the Knights earned their highest preseason selection since joining The American at fourth. Gregory was named to the Preseason All-Conference First Team.
'We're not going to surprise anybody now," Coach "ABE" said. "I think that says a lot for the character of our team, and the character of our upperclassmen. (The team) is very confident. We're just really excited."
The Knights open the 2017-18 season on Nov. 10, hosting Mercer in a 5:30 p.m. matchup at CFE Arena.
LISTEN TO FULL COACH "ABE" PRESS CONFERENCE
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TIPOFF LUNCHEON
The 2017-18 UCF Tipoff Luncheon will take place Nov. 3, 2017 at CFE Arena. Those in attendance will hear from Coach Dawkins, Coach "ABE" and featured speaker Jay Bilas. For tickets and more information contact the Golden Knights Club at (407) 823-2086 or email kwilson@athletics.ucf.edu.
SEASON TICKETS
The UCF women's basketball team is set for its second season under head coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson. Season tickets are on sale now for $40. Click here or call (407) 823-1000 for ticket information.
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