Athlete of the Week: Bernesha Peters

Name: Bernesha Peters

Sport: Basketball

Position: Guard

Classification: Sophomore

Major: Communication

Age: 19

Hometown: Houston

Who is your favorite athlete? “I would say Kobe Bryant because no matter what, he always plays hard.”

Who is your role model? “My mother because she grew up doing things on her own, so she taught me how to be an independent woman.”

When did you begin playing basketball, and why? “I began playing basketball when I was 5 because of my older brothers.”

What’s your favorite place to hang out on campus? “I would say Jazzman’s because it’s just peaceful there and it smells really good.”

What are your academic goals? “My academic goals are to get a 4.0 GPA and graduate at the top of the class.”

How do you feel about being part of this team? “I feel comfortable. I get along with the girls very well. We’re all from different places, but it’s kinda cool to know different things that go on on the road with different people.”

What are your personal goals for this season? “My personal goals are to win the WAC championship and go all the way with it. I’m going to try to get Player of the Year, and just be a big part of my team and get them to the championship.”

–Compiled by Sarah Carvajal