SEATTLE - "I'm super excited for the season and to be back home," Tamia Stricklin, a redshirt junior on the Seattle University women's basketball team, tells the Redhawk community during a sit-down interview in advance of the 2024-25 season.
Stricklin is a Washington-born native from Renton who transferred to Seattle U following three years at Fresno State. She found early success for the Bulldogs, appearing in 27 games, including 17 starts, and earning one Mountain West Freshman of the Week honor her rookie season. Following a season-ending injury as a sophomore, she returned to the Bulldog lineup in 2023-24, but ultimately decided to transfer following the conclusion of the season.
Returning to the Pacific Northwest has meant being able to more frequently see her family, as well as enjoy many much-missed eateries in the area.
"For three years, I haven't had the food I wanted," she stated, expressing her delight about being able to have the things she's missed. She calls Taco Chukis and Dick's her favorites for a late-night bite.
Along with enjoying Capitol Hill's food scene, Stricklin became more thoughtful as she detailed what it really means to be back home. "My family lives just 30 minutes away from campus (in Renton) so when I have time on the weekends, I'll go see my family. It's a great way for me to relax and reset heading into the next week."
Stricklin has excelled on and off the court during her collegiate career. At Fresno State, she earned Mountain West Conference All-Academic Team honors and was named to the Dean's List and President's List. At Seattle U, she is majoring in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies.
As well as being around her family, Stricklin expressed excitement as she talks about how the team, made up of nine new faces and two returners, have come together over the past few months. "We were able to do a variety of things – Alki, team bonding and watching movies – during the summer. We have come to have good chemistry, on and off the court."
With a team full of newcomers, Stricklin says they have found their footing and are excited to put that daily growth on display for Redhawk fans. "We have a good group of players who are excited to represent Seattle U well so come out and show out!"
The Redhawk community's first opportunity to cheer on the squad is Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Redhawk Center where Stricklin and the Seattle U women's basketball team take on Portland State at 6:00 pm.
Stricklin is a Washington-born native from Renton who transferred to Seattle U following three years at Fresno State. She found early success for the Bulldogs, appearing in 27 games, including 17 starts, and earning one Mountain West Freshman of the Week honor her rookie season. Following a season-ending injury as a sophomore, she returned to the Bulldog lineup in 2023-24, but ultimately decided to transfer following the conclusion of the season.
Returning to the Pacific Northwest has meant being able to more frequently see her family, as well as enjoy many much-missed eateries in the area.
"For three years, I haven't had the food I wanted," she stated, expressing her delight about being able to have the things she's missed. She calls Taco Chukis and Dick's her favorites for a late-night bite.
Along with enjoying Capitol Hill's food scene, Stricklin became more thoughtful as she detailed what it really means to be back home. "My family lives just 30 minutes away from campus (in Renton) so when I have time on the weekends, I'll go see my family. It's a great way for me to relax and reset heading into the next week."
Stricklin has excelled on and off the court during her collegiate career. At Fresno State, she earned Mountain West Conference All-Academic Team honors and was named to the Dean's List and President's List. At Seattle U, she is majoring in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies.
As well as being around her family, Stricklin expressed excitement as she talks about how the team, made up of nine new faces and two returners, have come together over the past few months. "We were able to do a variety of things – Alki, team bonding and watching movies – during the summer. We have come to have good chemistry, on and off the court."
With a team full of newcomers, Stricklin says they have found their footing and are excited to put that daily growth on display for Redhawk fans. "We have a good group of players who are excited to represent Seattle U well so come out and show out!"
The Redhawk community's first opportunity to cheer on the squad is Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Redhawk Center where Stricklin and the Seattle U women's basketball team take on Portland State at 6:00 pm.