Meet the Pirates: Kristine Mial

About Kristine
Full Name: Kristine Mial
Nickname: KMial
Parents’ Names: Deborah Koester
Date of Birth: March, 20, 1991

Favorites
Athlete: Dwyane Wade
Sports Team (besides ECU): Miami Heat
Movie: Def Comedy Jam All-Star Series – the originals
Food: Ice Cream
Thing about ECU: basketball


Getting to Know Kristine
Hobbies: Drawing and painting
What’s on your iPod? Oldies but Goodies
Interesting fact about myself: I’m into sign language
I got my start playing basketball in the: fifth grade
The best moment of my ECU basketball career so far: earning our first win after a losing streak. It felt like a taste of success.
My favorite summer activity was: swimming
The best thing about playing in Minges is: the environment when the starting line-up is announced
Other than basketball, I like to: watch movies – a lot
If I could compete in the Olympics in any sport other than basketball it would be: Swimming
Not many people know that: when I was little, I wanted to be a construction worker
The thing I like most about my team is: the unity, the chemistry and all the laughs we share
What made you choose ECU? The great environment and genuine coaches
What impresses me most about Coach Macy is: Her strong, never fading commitment to us and the program
My goal for the 2012-13 season is: Win a championship – THE championship
If I could play one-on-one with anyone it would be: Kevin Durant
Community Service moment to remember: Kayaking – fun and adventures

Three Pointers
Three words to describe me would be:
1. Chill
2. Sarcastic
3. Determined

If I were granted three wishes, they would be:
1. A genie
2. A genie
3. And another genie – so I’d have nine wishes!

On the Pirates, who is…
Most likely to find her nose in a book? Britny Edwards
The Team Mom? Celeste Stewart
A Fashionista? Kyani White
Most likely to be found practicing in the gym on off-hours? Ariana Jackson
The team clown? Tatiana Chapple
A morning person? Tatiana Chapple
Most likely to win “The Voice?” Tatiana Chapple
Most likely to lend a helping hand? Kyani White

Meet the Pirates: Ariana Jackson

About Ariana
Full Name: Ariana Victoria Jackson
Nickname: AJ
Parents’ Names: Natalie and Anthony Jackson
Date of Birth: October 13, 1990

Favorites
Athlete: Diana Taurasi
Sports Team (besides ECU): Miami Heat
Movie: Spice World
Food: Fried Chicken
Place on campus: Minges Coliseum
Thing about ECU: the people and the hospitality
ECU Team (other than women’s basketball): Women’s Volleyball


Getting to Know Ariana
Campus Activities: SAAC and Residential Scholarship Program
Hobbies: Watching “Spice World” and sneaker shopping
Interesting fact about myself: I graduated with my undergrad degree in three years
I got my start playing basketball in the: sixth grade
The best moment of my ECU basketball career so far: having the opportunity to learn from Coach Macy
My favorite summer activity was: my internship
The best thing about playing in Minges is: the fans
Other than basketball, I like to: watch soccer
If I could compete in the Olympics in any sport other than basketball it would be: Weight Lifting
Not many people know that I: love the Spice Girls
If you could write the headline for this season it would be: Get Ready for a Rout!
What made you choose ECU? The campus and environment
If I could play one-on-one with anyone it would be: Diana Taurasi
Community Service moment to remember: The Tar River clean up

Three Pointers
If I could have dinner with three people it would be:
1. Martin Luther King, Jr.
2. Hitler
3. The Spice Girls

Three words to describe me would be:
1. Analytical
2. Athletic
3. Strong

If I were granted three wishes, they would be:
1. Never get hurt again
2. To have enough money that my mommy didn’t have to work anymore
3. Play pro ball

On the Pirates, who is…
The Team Mom? Ashley Anderson
Most likely to be found practicing in the gym on off-hours? Kyani White
The team clown? Tatiana Chapple
Most likely to win “The Voice?” Elise Shelton
Most likely to lend a helping hand? Celeste Stewart

Meet the Pirates: Shawnda Robinson

About Shawnda
Full Name: Ta’Shawnda Robinson
Nickname: Shawnda
Parents’ Names: George and Tara Gleaves
Date of Birth: November 23, 1991

Favorites
Athlete: Derek Rose
Sports Team (besides ECU): Chicago Bulls
Movie: Friday
Place on campus: The Rec Center
Thing about ECU: the people
ECU Team (other than women’s basketball): Football


Getting to Know Shawnda
Hobbies: Cooking and drawing
What’s on your iPod? R&B, Hip Hop
Interesting fact about myself: I’m double jointed
I got my start playing basketball in the: rec league at age seven
The best moment of my ECU basketball career so far: Coach Macy allowing me to play
My favorite summer activity was: visiting family in Virginia
Other than basketball, I like to: play my saxophone
If I could compete in the Olympics in any sport other than basketball it would be: Track and Field
Not many people know that I: can play piano – a little
If you could write the headline for this season it would be: Conference Champs
What made you choose ECU? The great business program
Favorite Coach Macy Saying: Two feet in
What impresses me most about Coach Macy is: her knowledge of the game
If I could play one-on-one with anyone it would be: Diana Taurasi

Three Pointers
If I could have dinner with three people it would be:
1. Michelle Obama
2. Candace Parker
3. Chris Brown

Three words to describe me would be:
1. Smart
2. Athletic
3. Loving

On the Pirates, who is…
Most likely to find her nose in a book? Britny Edwards
A Fashionista? Dana Jones
Most likely to be found practicing in the gym on off-hours? Kyani White
The team clown? Shala Hodges
Most likely to win “The Voice?” Tatiana Chapple

Meet the Pirates: Abria Trice

About Abria
Full Name: Damika Abria Trice
Nickname: Bri
Parents’ Names: Carl and Susan Trice
Date of Birth: June 27, 1992

Favorites
Athlete: Kevin Durant
Sports Team (besides ECU): Oklahoma City Thunder
Movie: Love and Basketball
Food: Mac and Cheese
Place on campus: The weight room
Thing about ECU: the nice environment and the people in it
ECU Team (other than women’s basketball): Football


Getting to Know Abria
Hobbies: Hanging out with friends, chilling, drawing
What’s on your iPod? Future and 2 Chain 2
Interesting fact about myself: I like to fix things and put things together
I got my start playing basketball: when I was nine years old and fell in love with it
My favorite summer activity was: Going to my family reunion and meeting new family members
Other than basketball, I like to: draw and have fun
If I could compete in the Olympics in any sport other than basketball it would be: Track and Field – Long Jump and Triple Jump
Not many people know that I: used to do ballet, tap and cheer
If you could write the headline for this season it would be: Greatness Awaits
If I could play one-on-one with anyone it would be: Angel McCoughtry

Three Pointers
If I could have dinner with three people it would be:
1. Lisa Leslie
2. Chris Brown
3. Michael Ealy

Three words to describe me would be:
1. Loving
2. Shy
3. Funny

If I were granted three wishes they would be:
1. Go back in time and change some things
2. Hear what people are thinking
3. Travel to the future to see what life would be like

Meet the Pirates: Janesha Ebron

About Janesha
Full Name: Janesha Ebron
Nickname: Jai
Parents’ Names: Johnny and Monica Ebron
Date of Birth: December 27, 1992

Favorites
Athlete: LeBron James and Becky Hammond
Sports Team (besides ECU): Philadelphia Phillies
Movie: Friday
Food: Collard Greens
Place on campus: The Rec Center
Thing about ECU: the pride of the students and other fans
ECU Team (other than women’s basketball): Football


Getting to Know Janesha
Hobbies: Shopping and hanging out with friends and family
Interesting fact about myself: I collect new quarters with my grandmother
I got my start playing basketball in the: backyard with my brother
My favorite summer activity was: Hanging out with friends
The best thing about playing in Minges is: the fans and honorary coaches
Other than basketball, I like to: listen to music
If I could compete in the Olympics in any sport other than basketball it would be: Gymnastics or Volleyball
Not many people know that I: love the MTV series “Teen Wolf”
The thing I like most about the ECU women’s basketball team is: our team chemistry
What made you choose ECU? The medical program
Favorite Coach Macy saying: “Dress for success”
What impresses me the most about Coach Macy is: Her passion for the game
My goal for the 2012-13 season is: play consistently to the best of my ability
If I could play one-on-one with anyone it would be: a fan that looks up to me
Community Service moment to remember: Kayaking of the Tar River

Three Pointers
If I could have dinner with three people it would be:
1. Usher
2. Beyonce
3. Carmelo Anthony

Three words to describe me would be:
1. Family
2. Loyalty
3. Athletic

On the Pirates, who is…
Most likely to find her nose in a book? Britny Edwards
The team mom? Celeste Stewart
A fashionista? Kristine Mial
Most likely to be found in the gym on off-hours? Kyani White
The team clown? Tatiana Chapple
Morning Person? Katie Paschal
Night Owl? Ariana Jackson
The dancing queen? Dana Jones
Most likely to win “The Voice?” Elise Shelton
Most likely to give a helping hand? Whitny Edwards