Career Notes
Suffering a knee injury following her senior year in high school, Begy redshirted the 2001-02 season ... A solid reserve, Begy gives the Braves depth at both guard and forward ... A relentless competitor, Begy will again be looked to provide a lift off the bench with her hustle and dedication ... Voted one of the team captains for the 2005-06 season.
2004-05 Season (Junior)
Saw action in six games as a junior ... Averaged 2.3 rebounds per game in conference play, appearing in three games ... Played a season-high 10 minutes in the Braves season-opening victory against Stony Brook ... Matched a career-high with three rebounds in both victories against Wichita State, with a career-best three offensive boards against the Shockers on Jan. 3.
2004-05 European Exhibition
Played in all five games of the Braves European exhibition trip ... Had one point and two assists in a 90-75 loss to the Dutch National Team.
2003-04 Season (Sophomore)
Awarded the teams most improved and positive mental attitude awards in 2003-04 ... Scored three points and tied a career high with 11 minutes at Southern Illinois ... Also added career-bests of three rebounds and two assists to go along with four steals in the Braves win at SIU ... Made six appearances off the bench.
2002-03 Season (Redshirt Freshman)
Appeared in nine games off the bench after missing all of the 2001-02 season ... Scored a season-high five points in her debut against Loyola-Chicago, hitting 5-of-6 free throw attempts .... Added four steals, while playing a season-high 11 minutes in the Braves 83-59 rout of Loyola ... Had four points and two rebounds in four minutes of action against Southern Illinois.
2001-02 Season (Redshirt Season)
Missed the year after tearing her anterior cruciate ligament ... Used the year to rehab and improve strength.
High School
Helped lead Lyons to a Regional title as a senior, averaging 11.9 points and 6.6 rebounds per game ... A two-time West Suburban all-conference selection, two-time team MVP and two-time team captain at Lyons ... Has Lyons Township High School team award named after her “Begy Award,” which is given annually to the basketball player who demonstrates season-long hustle, desire and leadership ... Played AAU basketball for coach Jim Russo and Illinois Hustle ... An all-conference honor roll selection ... A three-sport athlete, Begy played basketball, volleyball and softball ... Named MVP of the basketball team as a junior and senior.
Personal
Majoring in health science with a minor in psychology ... Born Jan. 10, 1983, in LaGrange, Ill. ... Parents are James and Diane Begy ... Member of the Braves’ Council, the student-athlete advisory committee ... Has three sisters and one brother, Leaya (24), Jessie (20), Teresa (14) and Jim (18) ... Has been named to the Bradley Athletic Director’s Honor Roll in three of her eight semesters at Bradley.
