2021-22 SOPHOMORE - Played in 26 games for Grace during her sophomore year… saw a season high 20 minutes against Mt. Vernon… scored 4 points to go along with 7 rebounds against Miami-Hamilton… had blocks against Madonna and Siena Heights… dished out 3 assists Huntington… had 4 rebounds and 3 steals against Spring Arbor… saw playing time in two NCCAA National Tournament games.
2020-21 FRESHMAN - Saw action in six games for the Lancers … averaged 3.2 rebounds … appeared in all three NCCAA National Tournament contests … scored 4 points against both Concordia and Ecclesia … posted season-high 6 rebounds against Grace Christian.
PREP - A two-time All-Conference honoree from Bishop Dwenger … 5-foot-11 post player … was on the varsity team all four years … was honorable mention for Academic All-State in 2020 … served as team captain twice … played in the Indiana Elite North vs South All-Star Game in 2019 as well as the Indiana East vs West All-Star Game … won the Bill Kalb Memorial Award.
COACH DAN’S COMMENTS: “Carissa is a strong, physical post player. She has solid post moves already on the low block and touch around the rim. She can run the floor from a center position or step out and knock down a three.”
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE GRACE: “I chose Grace College because of the atmosphere, culture, community and coaching staff. I’m ready to continue developing my basketball skills and to help the team compete at a high level.”
GET TO KNOW CARISSA
Major: Facility and Event Management, Business Management
Dream job: To own a boutique
Something interesting about me: I used to do ballet.
Favorite TV show: All-American
Life verse: John 13:7
Best thing about Grace Basketball: The relationships created and playing the sport I love
If I didn’t play my sport, I’d play: Volleyball
Why I chose Grace: I love the culture, the closeness of the team. It is a Christian school and not too far from home.
