The Muhlenberg Weekly

Issue date: 2/1/07 Section: Sports

At 6'1" center Meghan Courtney is a force for Muhlenberg Women's Basketball. A huge offensive threat as well as a powerful shot-blocker, Courtney has contributed greatly to the Mules' success over the last four years. Her presence on both ends of the court has shredded the competition as she has a knack for knocking down shots as well as bringing down tough rebounds. Her all-around play has helped lead the team to yet another winning season.

Courtney grew up in Amherst, Mass., and is a graduate of Amherst High School. At the age of six, she took her first shot and her promising basketball career took off from there. A few years later she began middle school and added softball to her schedule, but as she entered high school, she decided to focus on basketball. She served as Captain of her high-school team, and also found time to compete on the soccer field. She is an all-around athlete, but she also excels in the classroom. She says, "At Muhlenberg, I have had an incredible academic experience along with basketball. Everyone is so supportive that finding a balance between academics and sports is not too difficult."

Majoring in International Studies and earning her minor in English, Courtney co-founded the Muhlenberg International Relations Council. She also contributes to Best Buddies, the Special Olympics and serves as a peer tutor. After graduation, she plans to take some time off but go on to graduate school in the future. She would like to continue her studies on "community development and policy" and "international development."

Courtney describes the College as her second home, and she says, "This team is my family." Unfortunately, it is a family she will be leaving soon, but not without leaving her mark. Courtney has hit several basketball milestones throughout the years, and they have earned her permanent spots on the Muhlenberg All-Time list. Her 951 career points as of now puts her fifth all-time, while she comes in sixth with 404 points in a single season (2005-2006). She also ranks with the best of them in the points-per-game category, reaching 30 points in a recent game against Washington (Md.). She is the 16th player in team history to record 500 career boards, and her total is currently 513. With each game, she adds to these record numbers.

Other memorable moments in her career include being named Player of the Week by the Centennial Conference. Also, last season she broke into the top ten in the Conference in scoring, rebounding, field-goal percentage and blocked shots. Other honors include being nominated for Player of the Year last year and being named to the First Team All-Centennial Conference. But of course, as any great athlete does, Courtney attributes her great success to her teammates, who have elevated her game and have been a huge support system.

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