Cougar Athletics
28 NAIA National Championships
93 GSAC Championships
...and counting

THIS YEAR: Redshirt Kristie Hala’ufia is set to take the court after sitting out the past 2 seasons while establishing proper eligibility ... Brings a physical presence to the Cougar frontcourt and should be a force in the key ... Plays with a high level of energy and is quite vocal ... Could prove to be an impact player off the bench, one who changes the complexion of a game.

2007: Had to sit out the 2007 season to satisfy NAIA eligibility rules but practiced with the team throughout the season.

2006: Redshirted her first season at Azusa Pacific.

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a 3-sport athlete at Aragon High in San Mateo, Calif. … Played 4 years of varsity basketball under head coach Annette Gennaro … Was also a member of the volleyball and track teams … Named All-Peninsula Athletic League after averaging 16 points as a 2005 senior … Led the Dons to a semi-final appearance in the Northern California playoffs … Was a major reason why Aragon went 99-25 in her 4 seasons … Helped the Dons go 48-3 in league play … As a junior, averaged 12 points and earned All-PAL honorable mention … Was named to the All-PAL first team for her work as a middle blocker on the volleyball team … Was injured for the majority of her sophomore season and did not play … Averaged 9 points as a freshman … Served 1 year as team captain.

PERSONAL: Born Aug. 25, 1987, to Sitani and Diean Hala’ufia in Redwood City, Calif. … Has 2 brothers (Joseph, Samuel) and 1 sister (former Cougar center Meliame) … Has several relatives who have played collegiate basketball including her uncles Sam (Cal Poly) and Rex (Pepperdine) … Also has a cousin, Alexandria, currently attending Azusa Pacific … Was Polynesian Club President.