Coach Terry Says:
'Alyssa brings an East Coast flair to our team. She will be able to play on the wing or post up smaller guards and will add versatility to the team.'
At The Ursuline School
Played all four years under head coach Beth Wooters at The Ursuline School in New Rochelle, N.Y. ... Led her squad to the conference co-championship ... Earned all-league honors and was an all-section pick ... Received a three-star scouts grade of 86 by ESPN HoopGurlz web site ... Also competed in track and field during her prep career.
AAU
Was a three-year competitor for Ring City and head coach Walter Welsh ... Also played for the New Jersey Sparks under head coach Keith Gilchrist.
Personal
Daughter of Arlene and Larry Lawrence ... Father played college basketball at Dartmouth, serving as team captain for two years, before enjoying a long career at the professional level in France ... Chose San Diego State over the likes of Pittsburgh, Villanova, Seton Hall, St. Joseph[apos]s and Stetson ... Plays the guitar and upright bass ... Enjoys painting, drawing and writing ... Lists L.A. Sparks forward Candace Parker as her favorite athlete ... Is interested in pursuing a degree in psychology at SDSU.