Women's Basketball

Ripon College
Athletics
Melissa Balen #50 Melissa Balen
 
Class: Junior
Hometown: Bristol, Wis.
Height: 5-9
Position: Guard
High School: Westosha Central
Major: Business
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Career Highs

Points: 2 at Illinois College (12/1/07)

Rebounds: 3 vs. Knox College (2/9/08)

Assists: 1 vs. Knox College (2/9/08)

PERSONAL INFORMATION
  • Parent's name: John and Linda Balen
  • Siblings: Nick and Amanda
  • Most memorable basketball moment: Receiving All-County Honorable Mention during junior and senior year of high school
  • Why did you choose Ripon: The atmosphere and the girls on the basketball team
  • Favorite athlete: Sheryl Swoopes
  • Season goal: Make it to the Conference Tournament
  • Career goal: Graduate from Ripon College with a degree in business