SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. - Shippensburg University head women's basketball coach Kristy Trn '93/94M has confirmed the recruitment of seven players that have agreed to attend Shippensburg University this fall. The athletes will suit up for the Lady Raider basketball program when preseason camp begins in October.

"With this recruiting class it is evident we are trying to add to the depth at the post position and try to fill some of the offensive scoring lost in the post with the graduation of All-American Lauren Beckley," Trn said of a group that features three transfer students and four true freshmen.

"From the guard positions I feel we have done a great job addressing our need for ball handlers to break the press and players that can also put pressure on ball handlers as well. With our 10 returning players, my staff is very eager to get to work and excited about the possibilities for next season."

The Lady Raiders will open the 2010-11 season on Saturday, November 13 at Shepherd. Shippensburg will host the Wolf's Bus Lines Classic on November 19-20 from Heiges Field House.

2010-11 RECRUITING CLASS

Monae Baker
Junior * Forward/Center * 6-1
Manhattan, N.Y. / East Stroudsburg North (Pittsburgh-Johnstown)

2009-10 (Sophomore): Appeared in 24 of the 28 games for the Mountain Cats in her second season with the program…ranked second on the team with 6.0 rebounds per game and third with 12.8 points per game…shot 51.7 percent from the field, the best mark on the team…made 11 starts and averaged 21 minutes per game…compiled 32 steals, 24 assists and eight blocks…improved her free-throw shooting from the previous year, converting 59 percent of her attempts…made 11-of-26 from behind the three-point line (42 percent)…scored 30 or more points on two occasions, including a career-high 38 in a victory over West Liberty that was her first start of the season…hit double figures in 14 games during the season, including eight double-digit performances off the bench…registered three double-doubles, including a 27-point, 18-rebound performance in 27 minutes off the bench against Slippery Rock…totaled 31 points and 12 rebounds in a victory over Concord.

2008-09 (Freshman): Named to the WVIAC All-Freshman team in her first season of collegiate competition at the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown…played in 24 of the team's 30 games…finished as the team's leading rebounder with 6.5 boards per game…ranked fourth on the club in scoring with 9.5 points per game…compiled 32 steals, 14 assists and seven blocks…shot 48 percent from the field and made six three-pointers…grabbed five or more rebounds in a game 17 times as a freshman…scored in double figures 10 times…achieved four double-doubles…recorded career game highs of 19 points and 19 rebounds.

East Stroudsburg North: Three-year letterwinner for the Timberwolves under head coach Jon Zerfoss…averaged 17.5 points per game as a senior and 16.3 points per game as a junior…totaled 1,179 points in her career and helped East Stroudsburg North to its first district playoff appearance in school history ('08)…recognized three times as an All-Mountain Valley Conference First Team athlete…twice named a Blue Ridge Communications Female Athlete of the Week…inducted into Wall of Fame at her high school…awarded a Certificate of Achievement from the International Masons and Order of the Eastern Star for academic and athletic prowess…selected the Most Valuable Player of the 2008 Mountain Valley Conference All Star Game after scoring 19 points…played in the Via Classic Lehigh Valley All Star Game…chosen to the Delaware Valley Rotary All-Tournament Team as a junior.

About Baker: Full name is Monae Alexandria Baker…born Apr. 7, 1990…is the daughter of Anthony and Dorothy Baker…majoring in communications/journalism…has three siblings…brother Anthony will be a freshman basketball player at Lock Haven…sister Qiana plays soccer in high school.

Trn on Baker: "We are excited to be adding Monae to our roster this season. She is a proven scorer and rebounder in the post, which will help ease some of the burden left with the graduation of Lauren Beckley."

Brianna Forde
Freshman * Guard * 5-9
West Chester/Villa Maria Academy

Villa Maria Academy: Multiple letterwinner for the Hurricanes under head coach Kathy McCartney…served as a team captain as a senior…averaged nine points, five rebounds and four assists per game as a senior…won the District I title as a sophomore and twice finished as a district runner-up…received All-Area and All-Main Line Second Team honors…also lettered in lacrosse and golf…named to the AACA Golf All Star team and was a first-team pick to the All-Eastern Pennsylvania Golf Team.

About Forde: Full name is Brianna Meghan Forde…born Mar. 1, 1992…is the daughter of Pat and Erin Forde…plans to major in exercise science.

Trn on Forde: "Brianna has played many different positions for her team, wherever they have needed her. She has the ability to play all three guard positions, and should be able to help add depth to our ball handlers. She is a good decision maker on the floor."

Ashley Giedemann
Freshman * Guard/Forward * 5-10
Washington Township, N.J./Washington Township

Washington Township: Four-year letterwinner for the Minutemaids under head coach Jenn Natale…finished her career as the second-leading scorer in school history with 1,339 career points…averaged 20 points, eight rebounds and three assists per game as a senior…selected to the 2010 New Jersey All-State All Star Team as well as the All-South Jersey All Star team…picked to the All-Olympic Conference squad as a sophomore, junior and senior…chosen to the 2009-10 All-Gloucester County Team and finished her junior year as Group IV South Jersey State champions…competed in varsity volleyball.

About Giedemann: Full name is Ashley Elizabeth Giedemann…born Aug. 17, 1991…is the daughter of Jim and Susan Giedemann…plans to major in education K-4…has two siblings, Kelly and Kylie, who play basketball and soccer respectively…both of her parents played basketball at Holy Family University.

Trn on Giedemann: "As with Monae Baker, Ashley along with our returning post players will look to provide depth at the forward positions. She knows how to score from the inside and out, and plays with a lot of determination. I'm excited to see her develop in our program."

Codi McMaster
Freshman * Guard * 5-8
Spring Grove/Spring Grove

Spring Grove: Three-year letterwinner as a guard for the Rockets under head coach Vance Myers…selected to the second team all-conference squad and first team all-area squad as a junior...named a YAIAA Division 1 and 2 Player of the Year as a first-team all-area selection during her career…totaled 842 career points and shot 78 percent from the free-throw line…recorded 78 steals as a senior, second-most in school history for a single season…averaged seven rebounds and four assists per game…picked as the MVP of the Spring Grove Tipoff Tournament and was also selected to the Hershey Holiday Tournament Team…also competed in cross country and track and field.

About McMaster: Full name is Codi Lou McMaster…born May 27, 1992…is the daughter of Ted and Karen McMaster…plans to major in education with an emphasis in mathematics…has three siblings…sister Cari plays basketball at Gettysburg College…brother Taylor plays football at Widener University.

Trn on McMaster: "Codi is a hustler. She has the ability to get to the basket as well as defend. Again, she will add depth to our guard positions."

Sarah Strybuc
Freshman * Guard * 5-7
Philadelphia/Archbishop Ryan

Archbishop Ryan: Four-year letterwinner as a shooting guard for the Ragdolls under head coach Jackie Hartzell…receive First Team All-Catholic honors as a senior and was a second-team selection as a junior…averaged 11 points per game…shot 40 percent from the field and 81 percent from the free-throw line…competed for Torresdale Boys Club at the club level.

About Strybuc: Full name is Sarah Catherine Strybuc…born Oct. 28, 1991…is the daughter of Tim and Sue Strybuc…plans to major in criminal justice…brother Tim is a scholarship athlete at St. Joseph's, competing in crew.

Trn on Strybuc: "Sarah works very hard out on the floor and has a very competitive nature. I am excited most about her potential on the defensive side of the ball. She is strong, has good quickness, and couples that with a winning attitude. She has great offensive potential as well."

Dana Wert
Sophomore * Guard * 5-7
Sewell, N.J./Washington Township (Georgian Court)

2009-10 (Freshman): Played in all 26 games for the Lions of Georgian Court University, making 19 starts…ranked third on the team with 10.2 points per game, shooting 37 percent from the field and 33 percent from three-point range…led the Lions with 86 assists to rank 11th in the CACC…excelled from the free-throw line, converting 80.2 percent of her chances (89-of-111) to rank 11th in the CACC…was ninth in the CACC for assist-to-turnover ratio (1.23)…averaged 31.2 minutes per game…compiled 77 rebounds and 36 steals.

Washington Township: Four-year letterwinner as a guard for the Minutemaids under head coach Jenn Natale…named to the All-Olympic Conference First Team as a sophomore, junior and a senior...earned a Second Team All-Group 4 selection as a junior and a senior...also played soccer.

About Wert: Full name is Dana Marie Wert…born Apr. 25, 1991…is the daughter of Keith and Jerri Wert…majoring in exercise science…twin sister Shawna is a teammate on the Lady Raider basketball squad.

Trn on the Werts: "They are a great 1-2 punch. They have the ability to break down defenses with their dribble and score from the outside. Most importantly, we will look to their defensive tenacity to cause problems for the opposition."

Shawna Wert
Sophomore * Guard * 5-7
Sewell, N.J./Washington Township (Georgian Court)

2009-10 (Freshman): Played in all 26 games for the Lions of Georgian Court University while leading the team in scoring with 13.7 points per game…ranked 12th in the CACC for scoring…totaled a team-high 47 steals, slotting her eighth in the CACC (1.8 per game)…compiled 87 rebounds and 60 assists as a freshman…averaged 37.4 minutes per game, more than any other player in the CACC…made 43 three-point attempts and shot 31 percent from behind the line…thrived at the free-throw line, converting 83.1 percent of her attempts (123-of-148) to rank fourth in the CACC and 38th in Division II…was 10th in the conference for assist-to-turnover ratio (1.15)…made 25 starts.

Washington Township: Four-year letterwinner as a shooting guard for the Minutemaids under head coach Jenn Natale…named the 2009 Gloucester County Girls High School Basketball Player of the Year…concluded her high school career by scoring more than 1,000 career points…honored with All South Jersey and All Group 4 accolades as a senior…named to the All-Olympic Conference First Team squad as a sophomore, junior and senior…also played soccer.

About Wert: Full name is Shawna Margaret Wert…born Apr. 25, 1991…is the daughter of Keith and Jerri Wert…majoring in exercise science…twin sister Dana is a teammate on the Lady Raider basketball squad.

Trn on the Werts: "They are a great 1-2 punch. They have the ability to break down defenses with their dribble and score from the outside. Most importantly, we will look to their defensive tenacity to cause problems for the opposition."