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AT ILLINOIS
2005-06 - Freshman: Sat out as a non-medical redshirt ... Transferred following the 2005-06 season.
HIGH SCHOOL
Listed as the 91st-ranked senior in the country by All-Star Girls Report • Led West Branch to a record of 83-15 during her career, including the 2004 Ohio Division II state title • Is the all-time leading scorer at West Branch and is the third all-time leading rebounder in school history • Shot .540 from the field and .660 from the free throw line during her high school career • Averaged 15.3 points and 9.1 rebounds per game as a senior in 2004-05 • Averaged 14.5 points and 8.1 rebounds in 2003-04 • Was named MVP of the 2004 Ohio Division II State Tournament after leading the Warriors to the championship • Was a second team All-State selection her junior and senior years after being selected as a third-teamer as a sophomore and an honorable mention pick as a freshman • Was a first team All-Northeast Buckeye Conference selection all four years • High school coach was Charles Campbell • Also played for the Ohio Air Attack AAU team under coach Brian Krzynowek.
PERSONAL
Born on May 19, 1986 in Midville, Georgia • Goes by Tori • Daughter of Joseph and Debbie Arndt • Has one brother, Victor • National Honor Society member • Has yet to declare a major • Chose Illinois over Wake Forest, Kentucky and Providence.
GETTING TO KNOW TORI...
Nickname: Tori and T
Favorite...
...athlete: Dennis Rodman
...sports team: Miami Dolphins
...movie: Meet the Parents
...sports movie: Remember the Titans
...movie quote: "Your bulimic? You can read minds?" -Derek Zoolander in Zoolander
...TV show: Friends, Will and Grace
...Singer: Celine Dion
Which of your teammates is...
...the funniest? Audrey Tabon. Audrey always has something to say that brings a smile to your face.
...the best dressed? Erin Wigley because she matches her shoes with her shirts.
...the smartest? Lori Bjork. A book to her is like a baby's blankey at night.
I chose Illinois because...I wanted to compete with the best of the best... and my favorite color is blue.
What I've learned from Coach Grentz...
That you gotta make it happen. It's all up to you.
Favorite Coach Grentz quote:
"I'm not all about the healthy food stuff, especially in the morning. Just mix something in my soda and I'm ready to go."
My best memory as an Illini is:
As of now, it's Chelsea Gordon practicing her dancing skills in the mirror unaware that others were watching.
Favorite quote by a teammate:
"It is important that we remain positive through these workouts because we are gonna die." -
Audrey
Plans after Illinois:
Too far away right now. I'm just trying to graduate and have fun.
Biggest Sports Thrill:
Winning state my junior year in high school.
Excluding your teammates, who is your favorite Illini athlete? Jon Wise (Wrestling)
Any pre-game superstitions?
Checking my appearance in the mirror at least 3 times..."Conquer the mirror"
Met any famous people?
Larry Bird and Mandy Moore
I have been told I look like: Julia Stiles
Three words that describe my play are: In your eye
