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Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Colleges

2016-17 Women's Basketball

13 Claire Donnelly

  • Height 6-0
  • Class Senior
  • Highschool Montgomery
  • Hometown Santa Rosa

Biography

2015-16: Led the league in block with 41 and led the Athenas in FG%. Scored over 10 points in 9 of the 29 games. (11/20-11/21) at the Hunter College Tip-Off tournament Donnelly was named the tournament's MVP. (11/20) vs Hunter College and (12/30) vs Smith College recorded a double-double with 14pts and 10 rebounds. Donnelly is part of the 2016 SCIAC tournament champs and NCAA tournament participant, beating Trinity (Tex.) in the first round. 

2014-15: Started all 28 games for the Athenas...(12/8/14) vs. Caltech grabbed 7 boards and had 4 blocks. (12/30/14) vs. Milwaukee Engr. in 11min of action scored 10pts, and grabbed 7 rebounds. (1/21/15) vs. Cal Lutheran recorded a double-double 11 boards and 12pts. Donnelly is a part of the 2015 SCIAC tournament champs and NCAA participant.

2013-14: Appeared in all 28 games and started 19...Averaged 5.3 rebounds per game...25 blocks on the season. (12/12/14) vs. Pomona Pitzer grabbed 9 rebounds and 10pts. (2/8/14) vs. Pomona Pitzer recorded 13pts, 6 rebounds and 3 steals. (2/15/14) vs. La Verne scored 11pts. Also, was a part of the 2014 SCIAC tournament champs and appeared in the 2014 NCAA post-season tournament.

High School: Was a 2013 graduate of Montgomery High School...Played 3 years of varsity basketball...Senior year; North Bay Top Regional Player, North Bay League Most Valuable Player, Team Player of the Year, 1st Team All-Empire...Junior year: 1st Team All-League, 2nd Team All-Empire, Team Most Valuable Defensive Player...Sophomore year: All-League Honorable Mention...2013 North Bay League Tournament Champions, NCS Division II Semi-Finalists, Team Sportsmanship Award...2011 North Bay League Champions.

Personal: Born in Santa Rosa, California...Daughter of Brigid Donnelly and George Alston...Has siblings: Kevin and Capricia...Psychology and Biology Dual Major...Career goal: Nurse Practicioner...Has been a vegetarian her entire life...Mother played professional basketball in Germany and father played professional basketball in Mexico...Most thrilling moment in sports was when her team beat a rival in the NBL Tournament her senior year...Biggest sports hero is her mother who is relentless about achieving her goals and is an inspiration...Chose CMS because of th incredible academic opportunities and getting to play basketball while getting a great education.

Favorites: Food: Pesto Pasta. Pro Basketball Player: Blake Griffin. Pro Basketball Team: Golden State Warriors. Book: Ender's Game. Movie: Trading Places. TV Show: The Simpsons. Musical Artist: Walk the Moon. Sport other than basketball: Skiing. Hobbies: Reading, spending time with friends, watch movies, listen to music, swim and ski.

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Historical Player Information

  • 35

    2013-14Freshman

    F/C
    6'0"
    35
  • 13

    2014-15Sophomore

    C
    6'0"
    13
  • 13

    2015-16Junior

    C
    6'0"
    13
  • 13

    2016-17Senior

    C
    6'0"
    13