Senior Spotlight: Felicia Joyner

Name: Felicia Joyner

Major: Finance

Sport: Women’s Basketball

Hometown: Lindenhurst, NY

 

How long have you been playing for the C.W. Post women’s basketball team?

I have been playing for four years.

 

What made you choose Post?

I chose Post because it is relatively close to home, and I loved the campus.

 

How do you feel about Post now?

I love C.W. Post. I am very happy with the decision I made to come here, not only because of basketball but also because of all the friends and memories I have made along the way.

 

What lesson(s) will you take from Post?

Without adversity, success is nothing! You always have to be confident in yourself and work hard.

 

What is the best memory you have with the team?

The best memory I have with the team is winning the conference championship last year and making it to the NCAA tournament.

 

How do you feel Post has prepared you for your future?

Post has prepared me for my future by instilling a work ethic that makes you keep trying until you succeed. I have learned that nothing is going to be handed to you; you have to work for everything you want.

 

What do you want to do after you graduate from Post?

I would like to get a graduate assistant position at NYU and just get my Master’s there.

 

How is the season looking for the team?

The season is looking very bright for us right now; we are currently 5-2.

 

What will you miss the most from Post?

I will miss just about everything: my teammates, friends, and coaches.

 

Felicia Joyner has played in 86 games for the women’s basketball team over her past four years at C.W. Post.  Joyner was named to the ECC Second Team for the 2009-10 and the 2010-11 seasons, as well as being named to the ECC All-Tournament team for the 2010-11 year.  During her first season with the Pioneers, Joyner was named to the ECC All-Rookie team as well. The women’s basketball team has an overall record of 5-2.  The Pioneers have been voted to finish second in the East Coast Conference during this season’s pre-season poll.  The team is back in action on Friday, December 9^th, at 7p.m., when it faces Pace University away in Pleasantville, NY.