Emmy Stout

The Liberty University Women’s Basketball Headshots are Photographed on Media Day on September 4, 2024. (Photo By: Kendall Tidwell)

Class:
Freshman
Position:
C
Height:
6-3
Hometown:
San Diego, Calif.
Prev School:
Liberty Christian Academy

2024-25 (Fr.)

Liberty’s leading scorer (7.1 ppg) and rebounder (4.3 rpg) off the bench, shooting an efficient 64.6 percent from the floor
CUSA All-Freshman Team
CUSA Freshman of the Week on Dec. 16
Made a memorable collegiate debut against Randolph on Dec. 11, leading all players in points (23), rebounds (16) and steals (4). It was the first double-double by a Liberty freshman making her debut since Megan Frazee in 2005-06. Her 23 points were the most by a Liberty freshman in her first game since 2009-10 (26 points by Devon Brown). Stout’s 16 rebounds were the most by a Liberty freshman in her debut since 1988-89 (16 boards by Cheri Yates).
Contributed 11 points and six rebounds to a Jan. 16 victory at UTEP
Tallied 11 points and five boards in 17 minutes at LA Tech (Feb. 6)
Paced the Lady Flames with 14 points during a Feb. 13 triumph over New Mexico State
Contributed 11 points and a team-high six boards (five offensive) to a Feb. 27 victory at Jax State
Scored a team-high 20 points against Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament (March 21), becoming the first Liberty true freshman ever to post a 20-point game during March Madness
CUSA Commissioner’s Academic Medal winner
CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll member

Prep

Graduated from Liberty Christian Academy (LCA) along with current teammate Avery Mills
Helped her team claim its first-ever VHSL Class 3 state title as a senior after the Bulldogs won their first regional championship her junior year
All-state performer during both years at LCA
Attended Maranatha Christian High School in San Diego as a freshman and sophomore
Averaged 20+ ppg and 10+ rpg both years in California, reaching the 1,000-point mark before the end of her sophomore season

Personal

Daughter of Martin and Elizabeth Stout
Cousin Erin Stout swam at Maryland
Birthday is Oct. 23
Major is biomedical sciences

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
It has been my dream school since 7th grade. I lived in California until 10th grade, but my brother first introduced me to it as the top Christian school in the country and after that I knew that it was the school for me. I didn't even care what division Liberty basketball was, but that fact that it was the top Christian school sold me. Even though I got tempting offers from other schools, none could truly compare to Liberty.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why”
For pregame, I pray multiple times before to try and calm my nerves and afterwards, I praise God for the win and praise him for the loss.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
There are many people that inspire me like my family, but the person that keeps me going each and every day is God. I could not do it without Him as I have to look to Him daily for strength and encouragement. He is the only one that can truly fulfill me.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
My most memorable athletic moment was when my team won CIF my tenth-grade year.

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
1 Timothy 1:17 is my favorite verse so that’s why I chose 17.

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My cousin, Erin Stout, swam for the University of Maryland.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
For breakfast, egg and avocado spread on toast with biscuits and gravy. For lunch, a BLT with mac and cheese. For dinner, meatloaf, mash potatoes, and broccoli. For a special meal, pasta with meat sauce.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Messages or the Oura ring app.

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Reading is my favorite hobby.

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have two Doberman pinchers, Duke and Duchess.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Robert Griffin (RG3)

What is your favorite possession and why?
Probably my promise ring that my dad gave me. It represents two promises that I made to him and it’s a constant reminder that I am loved.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Prom Queen

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
France because I have always wanted to go to the Louvre where all the paintings are. I was home schooled for 8 years, and my mom taught me all about the different artists and so I would love to see the paintings in person. Also, I would love to try all the food there and to go shopping.