Baldwin Wallace University

ACADEMIC MAJOR:   Sociology

BALDWIN WALLACE ATHLETICS INFORMATION: As a sophomore in 2013-2014, Sam Hamar played her second season of basketball at Baldwin Wallace University and earned her second varsity letter.

In addition to playing basketball at BW, Sam is a member of the BW Sports Information student staff. Her work-study responsibilities include working on athletics publications and special graphics projects.

GENERAL BASKEBALL INFORMATION: As a freshman in 2012-2013, Sam played in her first season of basketball and earned her first varsity letter.  She appeared in 13 games and averaged 2.5 points and 2.1 rebounds-per-game. She also had two assists, nine blocked shots and one steal.  She scored a season-high six points in an 89-45 win against Bluffton University on Dec. 28. BW finished 16-9 overall.

As a sophomore in 2013-14, Sam competed in her second season of basketball and earned her second varsity letter. She appeared 29 games, averaging 4.4 points and 4.1 rebounds-per-game. Sam also registered a team-high 32 blocks, seven assists, and five steals. She scored a career-high 10 points and grabbed a career-high seven rebounds in a 96-83 win versus Ohio Northern University on December 4, 2013. BW was the OAC regular season co-champs and advanced to the NCAA Division III National Tournament.

OTHER GROUPS:   Sam is a student assistant and graphics specialist in the sports information office.  The 2013-2014 men's and women's basketball game programs were designed by Sam.

Career-Bests:

• 10 points (2x) with the last coming at Mount Union on Feb. 5, 2014
• 12 rebounds vs. John Carroll on Jan. 15, 2014
• Two assists vs. Muskingum on Feb. 22, 2014
• One steal (6x) with the last coming vs. Lebanon Valley (Pa.) on Mar. 7, 2014
• Six blocks at Ohio Northern on Jan. 29, 2014

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HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION:  Sam grew up in Galion, Ohio and graduated from Galion Senior High School. She played basketball and earned two varsity letters.

As a senior, Sam was an honorable mention All-North Central League and All-District. She also was named as an OHSAA (Ohio High School Athletic Association) "Courageous Athlete" Award.

This page was last updated on June 2,  2014.