Emily Howard

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

Class:
Redshirt Junior
Position:
C
Height:
6-5
Hometown:
Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Prev School:
Harding Academy (Tenn.)

2023-24 (R-So.)

Appeared in all 34 games off the bench, making her one of two reserves (also Elisabeth Aegisdottir) to play in every contest
Scored seven points and collected a career-high seven boards (five offensive) in 12 minutes, Dec. 13 vs. Radford
Posted six points and seven rebounds in 13 minutes against Randolph (Dec. 29)
Established career highs for points (14) and blocked shots (4) at Sam Houston on Jan. 20
Hit all four of her field goal attempts during an eight-point outing, Jan. 27 vs. Jacksonville State
Matched her career high of seven rebounds during a March 2 victory at UTEP
Tallied eight points and five rebounds in eight productive minutes, March 6 vs. Middle Tennessee. She made all three of her field goal attempts and both of her free throws.
CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll member

2022-23 (R-Fr.)

Efficient performer during her 13 appearances off the bench, totaling 20 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks in 48 minutes
Tallied two points and three boards during her collegiate debut, Nov. 10 vs. Salem
Scored three points, pulled down thee rebounds and blocked a shot during a Feb. 16 victory at Queens
Posted a career-high four points and grabbed two boards during a March 8 ASUN semifinal triumph over Lipscomb
ASUN Academic Honor Roll member

2021-22 (Fr.)

Redshirted the season
ASUN Academic Honor Roll member

Prep

Graduated from Harding Academy in Memphis, Tenn.
Averaged 16.9 ppg, 8.0 rpg and 2.5 bpg as a senior after posting 15.7 ppg, 9.7 rpg and 2.4 bpg during her junior campaign
District Player of the Year as a junior
Three-time first team all-district performer and three-time Daily Memphian Division 2 All-Metro Team honoree
Also an All-Metro volleyball player and a discus state champion in track & field

Personal

Daughter of Austen and Christine Howard
Brothers Luke and Anthony play basketball at Northwest
Birthday is April 14
Sport management major

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
Liberty is a Christian school, I liked the coaches and team, and the facilities and campus are great!

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My parents inspire me because they have always been a light in my life. Always positive, encouraging, and caring!

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
14, I switched it when I came to college because I was starting a new chapter in my life, and I changed it to my birthday number!

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
Luke and Anthony Howard, my older brothers, play Basketball at Northwest University together.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Sushi is my favorite food.

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have two pups, Missy and Milo.

What is your favorite possession and why?
My Beats because I love listening to music.

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Bora Bora is my dream vacation.