Meghan Austin

Position:
Guard
Height:
5-7
Class:
Redshirt Senior
Hometown:
Lynchburg, Va.

Working toward a double major in psychology and exercise and sport science with a minor in coaching.

JUNIOR SEASON (2006-07) Missed the final 22 games of the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in her left knee on Jan. 3 • Matched her career high with three points in wins over Sacramento State and St. John's • Had a career-high two steals in the win over UNC Greensboro on Nov. 30 • Appeared in 13 games before her injury.

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2005-06) Saw action in 16 games, including the ACC Tournament semifinals win over NC State and the NCAA first-round win over UC Riverside • Returned to the court in 2005-06 after sitting out the previous year as a transfer from Lafayette College • Hit her first career three-pointer against Clemson on Jan. 6, heaving in an over-the-shoulder shot as the shot clock ran down to push UNC over the 100-point mark with 25 seconds to play • Did not dress for the Wake Forest (1/27) or Duke (1/29) games after sustaining a concussion in practice earlier that week • Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll.

FRESHMAN SEASON AT LAFAYETTE (2003-04) Saw action in 13 games for the Leopards • Scored a career-high three points on two occasions.

PREP/PERSONAL Coached by Tracie Hayes • A two-year team captain and four-year starter • As a senior, led the district in scoring and rebounding and was named co-player of the year • Region player of the year as a junior and senior • Team MVP as a senior • Set a school record with 82 consecutive starts • Had the highest grade point average on her team all four years • Also played two years of softball • Honor Roll student • Born Meghan Elizabeth Austin on Sept. 17, 1984, in Lynchburg, Va. • The daughter of Keith and Elizabeth Austin • Has three siblings: Jennifer (24), Keith (22) and Ryan (19) • Her mother played basketball at the University of Richmond and her sister played water polo at Virginia.