Loyola Marymount University Athletics

2024-25 - Sophomore
Played in 30 games…Total of 898 minutes played…Averaged 20.9 minutes a game…Had 296 rebounds…had 40 assist…had 28 blocks…had 63 steals…Finished with 448 points...Had a career high 33 points against South Dakota (11/13/24) putting her fifth on LMU’s all-time single-game scoring list...Had 16 rebounds against Pacific (1/16/25)...Finished with seven double-doubles...Two time WCC Player of the Week recipient...

2023-24– Freshman
Played in 25 games… averaged 10.2 minutes per game… totaled 63 rebounds…finished with eight assists, eight blocks and 64 points…Scored 12 points against Gonzaga (1/18/24) …played 30 minutes against Santa Clara (2/2/24)…picked up six boards against San Francisco (1/25/24).
 
High School
Attended Archbishop Mitty High School…Played varsity for three seasons…Team captain senior year…Made All-League list senior year.

Personal
From San Jose, CA…Daughter of Kimberly and Sam Hernandez...Mother, Kimberly, played tennis at Fresno State and father, Sam, played football st Sonoma State...Has two siblings, Hunter and Haley...Chose LMU because of the coaches and location.

Get to Know Me:
 
Favorite Pro Athlete
Sabrina Ionescu
 
Favorite Pro Team
Warriors
 
Biggest athletic thrill or accomplishment
3-time NorCal Open Division Champs
 
What athlete do you admire most and why?
I admire my older sister the most because she has battled with serious injuries in her
whole career and has still found a way to be the best player on the court
 
Best thing about LMU and Los Angeles
The best thing about LMU and LA is that during our free time there is always
something new to explore. The city is so big and has so many cool attractions that we
never run out of fun new places.
 
Favorite Food
BURRITO
 
Favorite TV Show
Avatar the Last Airbender
 
Favorite Movie
Remember the Titans
 
What would you be doing if you didn't play basketball?
I would probably play another sport, either softball or volleyball.
 
The reason why you wear your basketball number
My dad has played a monumental role in my basketball career; he has spent hours with
me getting me to where I am today and his professional football number is 55, so I wear
It is a homage to the amazing things my dad has done for me.
 
The most famous player I've played with
Haley Jones
 
Most famous player I've played against
Sabrina Ionescu
 
Something most people don't know about me
I love eating at the dinner table with my family every night, whether it’s at school or with
my friends and teammates or at home with my sisters and parents.
 
Go to Basketball Move
Spin move
 
Favorite Pregame Meal
Chicken and rice
 
Pre-Game Ritual
Warm up with Coach Lauren
 
Sport you would be playing if you didn't play basketball
Softball
 
Favorite place I've visited
Lake Tahoe
 
Who would you want to play 1on1 against?
Coach A
 
Favorite Musician
Rod Wave
 
Favorite Genre of Music
Rap
 
Advice to Youngsters
Do the little things no one else wants to. It makes you indispensable.
 
One word to describe yourself
Competitive
 
Who inspires you to be better?
I know God has given me everything, so I do it to give him praise.
 
A song that always puts you in a good mood
After Hours by Kehlani
 
Major at LMU
Entrepreneurship and minoring in Spanish