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2009-10 Women's Basketball Roster

23 LaShawnna Edwards

  • Height 5-10
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Miami, Fla.
  • High School North Miami Beach HS

Biography

AS A SENIOR (2009-10)
Finished as NSU's all-time leader in games played with 112 career appearances.... Started in 15-of-28 games played during the 2009-10 season... Ranks among NSU's all-time leaders in rebounds (sixth), blocks (seventh), and field goals made (eighth)... Finished tied for second in points per game, averaging 7.8... Posted double figures in scoring in nine games, setting a career-high of 17 points at Eckerd (2/6/10)... Tallied a season-high of 10 rebounds against Benedict (11/16/09) and at Rollins (1/13/10)... Totaled 17 blocks for the season, including three in the come-from-behind thrilling win over Armstrong Atlantic State (11/20/09) in the NSU/Courtyard by Marriott Tip-Off Classic... Shot 50 percent or better from the field in 10 games and was a perfect 100 percent from the free throw line in seven games... Had at least one steal in 17 games, including three at both Valdosta State (12/30/09) and Eckerd (2/6/10).

AS A JUNIOR (2008-09)
Appeared in all 29 games, starting in 15...Notched first career double-double against Valdosta State (11/23/08) with a career-high tying 14 points and a career-high 16 rebounds...Posted double-figures in scoring in three-straight games, with 12 against Palm Beach Atlantic (1/12/09), 10 versus then-No. 13 Barry (1/14/09) and 14 versus then-No. 8 Rollins (1/17/09)...Shot a field goal percentage of .500 or better in four games, including 62.5 percent (5-for-8) against Florida Tech (2/25/09)...Tied career-high for blocks (4) at Florida Tech (1/21/09)...Had at least two steals in 12 games...Swiped a career-high six balls at Eckerd (1/31/09).

AS A SOPHOMORE (2007-08)
Perhaps the Sharks' most improved player from the previous season, providing instant energy off the bench as NSU's sixth man...Appeared in all 31 games and made first career start at Tampa (1/5/08)...Averaged 4.8 points and 3.6 caroms per contest...Scored a career-high 14 points against Eckerd (1/12/08)...Grabbed a career-high 10 rebounds against both Florida Tech (1/23/08) and Barry (11/16/07)...Scored 12 points, grabbed seven rebounds and dished out a career-high six assists at Eckerd (2/9/08).

AS A FRESHMAN (2006-07)
Played in 24 games...Set season-highs in points (5) and rebounds (6) at Florida Southern (1/31/07)...Was a perfect 1.000 from the field against Bryant (12/30/06), going 2-for-2...Recorded two blocks against both Valdosta State (11/17/06) and Bryant (12/30/06).

CAREER
Named Most-Improved Athlete her junior season...Received the Top Rebounder and Good Sportsmanship honor her senior season...Listed on Who's Who Among American High School Students for academics as well as sports...Averaged 12 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and three steals per game while at North Miami Beach High School.

PERSONAL
Born in St. Croix, Virgin Islands...Criminal justice major...Hobbies include listening to music and talking on the phone...Aspires to work for U.S. Borbers and Customs or to pursue a job in the FBI...Daughter of Wade Edwards, Sr. and Andrea Roberts...Has one brother, Wade, Jr., and one sister, Rheanna.

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Historical Player Information

  • 23

    2006-07Freshman

    G
    5'9"
    23
  • 33

    2007-08Sophomore

    G
    5'10"
    33
  • 23

    2008-09Junior

    F/G
    5'10"
    23
  • 23

    2009-10Senior

    G/F
    5'10"
    23