Siena University Athletics

GENERAL: Team co-captain...Shutdown defender...True team leader...Provides depth at the point and two-guard positions...Plays smart.

AS A JUNIOR: Appeared in 20 games...Recorded career-highs with four points and three assists at Wagner (11/24/09)...Pulled down career-high four rebounds at Illinois (11/15/09)...Drained first career three-pointer at Marist (2/21/10).

AS A SOPHOMORE: Played in 13 games...Had two rebounds against Rhode Island (11/17/08).

AS A FRESHMAN: Appeared in seven games...Made the only shot she attempted.

BEFORE SIENA: Four year letterwinner at Little Miami...Earned Fort Ancient Valley Conference (FAVC) All First Team honors all four years...Named FAVC Player of the Year at the conclusion of her senior season...District 15 All Star four straight years...Named to the Southwest District First Team as a junior and Second Team as a senior...Named Second Team All-State her junior year and was an Honorable Mention following her senior campaign...Cincinnati Enquirer All-Star in 2007.

PERSONAL: The daughter of Mark and Laura Ramsey...Born on October 25, 1988...Has two older brothers Mark and Matt...A sociology major...Aspires to work in the Criminal Justice field...Chose Siena for its comfortable campus and academic reputation...Enjoys hanging out with family and friends in her spare time.

CASTELLI ON RAMSEY: 'Each season Missy has improved her game. She has a genuine love for our program and the success of it. As captain this season, she has already been counted on to provide her passion and intelligence to our younger players. I anticipate a very good season for her.'

GETTING TO KNOW MISSY RAMSEY

Given Name: Melissa Ramsey

Nickname: Missy

One thing I wish people knew about me, but don[apos]t is: My family used to raise chickens

My favorite TV show is: Sons of Anarchy

My favorite TV show growing up was: Boy Meets World

The best thing I did this summer was: Going to Florida with my family

My favorite artist/musical group: The Band Perry

If I could be on a reality TV show, it would be: Survivor

Why? Because I am good competitor and not afraid to step up to a challenge

Favorite Athlete: Steve Nash

The thing I like most about Siena is: The beautiful campus and the community

Best thing about Siena Basketball: The atmosphere, the team and coaches

My superstitions are: Listening to the same music before every game

My favorite professional sports team is: Cincinnati Bengals WHO DEY!!!

My proudest sports moment has been: Making my first three pointer vs. Marist

My favorite class at Siena is: Domestic Violence

My favorite spot on campus is: Right in front of the library

If I didn[apos]t play basketball, I would: Be a police officer

The player on the team who I relate to best is: Ciara

Why? Because she reminds me of how I was as a freshman and the struggles you have to push yourself through in order to succeed at this level.

Funniest Player on the Team is: Lily

Coach Castelli[apos]s Best Attribute is: Her Competitiveness and love for the game

My favorite website is: YouTube

Three words that describe me: smart, funny, competitive

My best Siena Basketball moment has been: When Merrick Volpe made the winning shot at the buzzer on Senior Night last year

If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would go to: Jamaica

If I could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? Dwayne Wade

...Why? Because he could teach me so much more about the game.

My favorite book: ESPN Magazine

My favorite movie: Pistol Pete

My favorite food: chocolate covered strawberries

Career Highs -

Points: 4 at Wagner (11/24/09)

FG: 1 (six times)

FGA: 3 (twice)

3FG: 1 at Marist (2/21/10)

3FGA: 2 (three times)

Rebounds: 4 at Illinois (11/15/09)

Blocks: 0

Assists: 3 at Wagner (11/24/09)

Steals: 1 (four times)

Minutes: 18 at Loyola (2/28/10)

RAMSEY[apos]S CAREER STATS