La Sierra University Women’s Basketball is pleased to announce the commitments of two basketball players for the 2010-2011 season. Evie Purdom and Victoria Lowe, both from Loma Linda Academy have declared and committed to La Sierra University on May 18, 2010 .

Evie, seen on the right of the Head Coach, Eric Thorson, is a 5’7 guard. Evie averaged 12 points and 3 assist per game for the Loma Linda Roadrunners. She has maintained a 3.5 GPA while being a 3-year Varsity starter at LLA. “we are excited to have a player like Evie in our program” says coach Thorson. “her work ethic and dedication to the team concept make her an outstanding student-athlete”.

Evie will be majoring in Pre-nursing.

Victoria , seen to left of Coach Thorson, is also a 5’7 guard/small forward for the Loma Linda Roadrunners. Victoria averaged 13 points and nearly 7 rebounds a game for the Christian league champions. Victoria was a 4-year varsity player and was the co-captain of the Roadrunners, along with Evie Purdom. “ Victoria brings an aspect to our program that every team needs, she is tough and determined and won’t be denied” says Coach Thorson. Victoria has maintained a very impressive 4.0 GPA as well “we are very fortunate to have both of these excellent student-athletes at La Sierra University, and playing to the Lady Golden Eagles”

Victoria will be majoring in exercise science.

La Sierra University and the Women’s basketball program would like to thank Loma Linda Academy and the Athletic Director, Gary Eggers for their assistance in the signing of these two fine student-athletes.