Women's Basketball Roster
Alexandra Yantzi
| Number: | 11 |
| Position: | F |
| Height: | 6'5" |
| Class Year: | Jr. |
| Major: | English |
| Hometown: | Burlington, Ontario |
| Previous School: | St. Mary's |
WHY LEHIGH? "Not only are the athletics and academics amazing, but Lehigh is also a place where a family atmosphere is valued. I am very lucky to belong to such a genuine and respected university."
ON THE STUDENT-ATHLETE EXPERIENCE: "The best part about being a Lehigh athlete is being a member of a rising program, playing with some amazing players and people, and working alongside coaches who have a great knowledge and passion for the game."
2012-13 Update
- Has played in 23 games this season
- Scored career-high 10 points and pulled down career-best eight rebounds vs. Niagara
- Pulled down five rebounds against Colgate
- Blocked three shots at Lafayette
- Scored four points and had three boards against Holy Cross
2011-12 (SOPHOMORE SEASON)
Played in 15 games, posting 10 points and nine rebounds on the season…Had two points and a rebound against American (2/8)…Knocked down only field goal attempt in win over Holy Cross (1/7)…Posted two points in two rebounds vs. NJIT (12/7)…Scored a career-high four points, while adding two boards, at Sacred Heart (11/16)…Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
2010-11 (FRESHMAN SEASON)
Appeared in 20 games…Recorded a block and an assist in five minutes against La Salle (1/2)...Had three blocks and two rebounds in just four minutes against Wagner (12/11)...Tallied two points and one rebound in a win over Howard (11/28)...Recorded two blocks in just two minutes played against Princeton (11/21)...Played 10 minutes in her first career action at Duquesne (11/12), netting two points, grabbing a rebound and adding a blocked shot.
BEFORE LEHIGH:
A native of Burlington, Ontario, Yantzi brings a resume full of basketball experience to the Mountain Hawks, which includes high school, club and national experience. Yantzi played for the U15 and U17 Canadian national teams and helped lead them to gold medals. Yantzi led Burlington Central to a city championship in her freshman and sophomore years, as well as St. Mary’s to one in her senior season. An honors student, Yantzi coaches in basketball camps, volunteers at schools and churches and can speak both English and French.
Career Statistics
|
Season
|
GP-GS
|
MIN-AVG
|
FG-FGA
|
FG%
|
3FG-3FGA
|
3FG%
|
FT-FTA
|
FT%
|
REB
|
AVG
|
ASST
|
TO
|
BLK
|
STL
|
PTS
|
PPG
|
|
2010-11
|
20-0
|
50-2.5
|
2-16
|
.125
|
0-1
|
.000
|
1-2
|
.500
|
8
|
0.4
|
1
|
6
|
8
|
0
|
5
|
0.3
|
|
2011-12
|
15-0
|
38-2.5
|
4-12
|
.333
|
0-0
|
-
|
2-2
|
1.000
|
9
|
0.6
|
0
|
3
|
1
|
0
|
10
|
0.7
|
|
Total
|
35-0
|
88-2.5
|
6-28
|
.214
|
0-1
|
.000
|
3-4
|
.750
|
17
|
0.5
|
1
|
9
|
9
|
0
|
15
|
0.4
|
GETTING TO KNOW ALEXANDRA
Nickname: X
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? I am able to be more than a basketball player at Lehigh. I can push myself and become the best person that I can possibly be in the classroom, on the court and in various student organizations.
Major & Why: English and French Double Major + Secondary Education Masters. I love language. Language is extremely empowering, and I think that language and culture are beautiful things. I’d love to teach the pricelessness of language to others when I graduate.
Favorite Class at Lehigh: All of them! They have different feels, different focuses and they all contribute to a greater love and understanding of learning.
Favorite Place on Campus: Linderman Library
Favorite Food: Ribs
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Musical Artist: Lupe Fiasco
Favorite Movie: Shawshank Redemption
Favorite TV Show: Modern Family
Favorite Website: Twitter
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Chuck Swirsky
Favorite Pro Team: Toronto Raptors
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Pistorious
Hobbies: Rapping and Writing
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Rolling Stone
Places I'd Like To Visit: Ukraine, Poland, Italy, Germany... Europe really!
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Play the violin
Dream Job: Teacher
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: My grandma was born on the 11th and I have a twin brother, Nic, who wears the same number. 11’s rocks :)
If I Didn't Play Basketball, I Would: Compete in Track and Field: Javelin
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Donate a large amount to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. I’d save, treat my family and by myself a 1965 Mustang :)