Wingate University Athletics

2008-09: Stacie Rhodes led the Bulldogs in rebounding (5.6 boards per game) and blocked shots (36) during her junior season. She started 17 of Wingate’s 28 contests. Rhodes hit double-digit points five times, posting a season-high 13 markers (on six-of-12 shooting) at Tusculum (Jan. 24). She corralled a season-high 16 rebounds at Clayton State (Nov. 25). Rhodes posted eight points, six blocks and four boards in a 94-88 SAC victory at Brevard (Jan. 17). Rhodes earned a spot on the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District III women’s basketball first team. She has a 4.00 GPA in Accounting.

2007-08: Rhodes started 16 games for the Bulldogs, averaging 4.6 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. She pulled down a career-high 13 rebounds at Lander, while pulling down 11 boards at Lynn. Rhodes scored 10 points on five-of-seven shooting against Francis Marion. She also had 10 points against Erskine. She had six points, six rebounds a block and a steal at Catawba. Rhodes had seven points and seven rebounds in the home game against Catawba.

2006-07: Rhodes played in 27 games for Wingate during the 2006-07 season and scored 2.3 points per game while pulling down 2.4 rebounds per game. The freshman registered a double-double in her second career collegiate game, scoring 15 points and collecting 13 rebounds in an early-season victory over Queens (N.C.).

HIGH SCHOOL: Rhodes was a letter winner in both basketball and softball at North Raleigh Christian Academy. Rhodes led her team in scoring and rebounding for two seasons, serving as a team captain for both her junior and senior campaigns. She also was an All-Conference performer in her final two seasons as well. In the classroom, Rhodes was on the “A” Honor Roll, a member of the National Honor Society and National Honor Roll. She earned the National Science and Math Merit Award. Stacie is the daughter of David and Tamra Rhodes.

Personal:

Favorite athlete: Tim Tebow (changes yearly)
Most memorable sports moment: Winning SAC and Region in 2007-2008
Favorite class at Wingate: London W'International class
Stacie can't live a week without: Personal hygiene needs being met
Favorite food: Italian and peanut butter
Career goals: CPA; Eventually become a CEO or Executive level position
Favorite quote: Prov. 3:5-6, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge him, and He will direct your path"
How Stacie gets ready for a game: Listen to music, a lot of thinking, doing specific pregame routines with certain teammates and shoot certain shots
Nickname: Stretch or Big Stace
Something most people don't know about Stacie is that: I used to want to be a cheerleader when I was little...dess up and everything. But I always felt weird because I was so much taller than my little friends that would dress up too.