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The senior leaders

After barely missing the NIT last season, a group of three seniors look to lead a young 49er team to victory this season.

Having previously dominated with Spartanburg Methodist, a private, junior college, Jada Martin emerged as a walk-on last season. She was not just a regular walk-on, however, as she became the first player to walk-on under coach Cara Consuegra.

“It’s definitely an honor just for the simple fact it’s not easy being a walk-on at a D1 college just in general,” said Martin. “I mean, it take a lot of hard work. It’s a lot of hard work putting in being a walk-on.