AT NKU: Finnell begins her first season with the Norse...outstanding scorer and ballhandler...could challenge for playing time this season...attended the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School last year.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2003 graduate of Purcell Marian High School...averaged 22.1 points and 5.1 rebounds as a senior...named Greater Girls’ Cincinnati League Player of the Year as a senior...finished as Purcell Marian’s all-time leading scorer with 1,584 career points...earned second team all-state honors as a senior...named first team All-Southwest Ohio...also lettered in soccer...coached by Mike Peddicord.

PERSONAL: Born on Oct. 19, 1984...daughter of Bill and Dolly Finnell.