VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University women’s basketball coach Jill DeVries announced Tuesday that Alli Vandal from Rolla, N.D., has signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Valley City State University.
A 6-foot forward, Vandal excelled last season for Rolla High School, averaging 20 points and 10 rebounds per game. She led the Bulldogs to an 18-5 record, a second-place finish in District 8, and an appearance at the Class B Region 4 Tournament. She is already a 3-time All District 8 selection entering her senior season at Rolla.
While Vandal’s high school success has been great, DeVries says there’s even more success ahead for her at VCSU.
“Alli is a great addition to our Viking family,” DeVries said. “She has a tremendous work ethic and we look forward to working with her as we believe she hasn’t even touched on her potential yet.”
Outside of high school basketball, Vandal also plays with the North Dakota Phenom AAU team. Her length and versatility on the court make her a good fit with the Vikings.
“She is a long athlete that can stretch defenses with her 3-point range, as well as finish in the lane with a soft touch,” DeVries said. “Her length and quickness will also help us on the defensive side of the ball and in transition.”
Vandal plans to major in elementary education while at VCSU. She is the daughter of Bob and Mary Vandal. She joins Courtney Magnuson (Guard, Willmar, Minn.) as signed recruits for the 2015-16 VCSU women’s basketball season.
Valley City State University is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and a conference member of the North Star Athletic Association. The Vikings finished last season 13-12 and took third in the conference. With DeVries as head coach, VCSU qualified for three straight NAIA national tournaments from 2011-2013
