Women's Basketball | 11/2/2015 3:28:00 PM
Get to know the Eagles on the women's basketball team before the season opens Nov. 15. Be on the lookout for a series of Q&As each week leading up to the season opener against Lipscomb in Hanner Fieldhouse.Â
Season tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at GSEagles.com/tickets or by calling 1-800-GSU-WINS. Season ticket options are available for both general admission and reserved seating, which comes with reserved parking when purchased. Fans can enjoy chair-back seats in the reserved sections for $90 a season ticket for either men's or women's basketball. Alternatively, general admission season tickets are $65 and are located behind the baskets on bleachers. A combo package is also available for $120 and includes both men's and women's basketball contests.
Alexis Sams, Jr., G
Orlando, Fla.Full Name: Alexis Nicole Sams
Who is your biggest inspiration and why? My parents are my biggest inspiration. They have shown me what hard work, faith, and generosity look like, and they have never failed at supporting me in all I do.
Best advice you have ever been given: Going in one more round when you don't think you can; that's what makes all the difference in your life.
Favorite Georgia Southern game day tradition: Freedom's flight
Favorite App: Favorite TV Show: Criminal Minds
Favorite Movie: Rocky
Most played song on your iPod/iPhone/Mp3 player (song title and artist): Touch the Sky by Hillsong United
Favorite food: Ice Cream
Who would you like to have dinner with? My grandmother
Pre-game superstition: Retying my shoelaces
What's your go-to dance move? The sprinkler
Once you're done at Georgia Southern, what do you want to be remembered as? I hope to be remembered as someone who always gave my best, and who served The Lord and others.
If you weren't playing basketball, what sport would you compete in at the college level? Track & Field
What do you want to say to the fans who watch you play during your time at Georgia Southern? I want to say thank you for your support! You all are appreciated more than words could say.
Best-tasting meal/food you make: A big ice cream sundae
Favorite athlete: Stephen Curry
Favorite basketball player: Stephen Curry
Favorite musical artist: I don't have just one
Favorite actor: Sylvester Stallone
Favorite Actress: Sylvester Stallone
Current vehicle year, make and model: 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
We're going on a road trip within driving distance of Statesboro. Where are we going? Orlando
Plans after graduation: I hope to get my master's degree and eventually become an occupational therapist.
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