Signs with Richmond
THOMPSON — Rachel Ullstrom, a senior from Auburn, signed her National Letter of Intent to play basketball for the University of Richmond Nov. 18.
As a student, athlete, captain, and leader on campus, Ullstrom has, as Kirsty Leedham, girls’ varsity basketball head coach, said: “left her mark [...] — in the classroom, on the cross country team, on the basketball team, and, most recently, as a valuable member of the Campus Activities Board [...] Rachel is someone who has always led with her actions — bringing a positive attitude to whatever is in front of her, and serving as a role model to those around her. She encourages her peers, in and out of the classroom, and motivates them to push themselves out of their comfort zones.”
Despite last season’s scheduling limitations due to COVID-19, “Rachel smiled through it all and took everything she could gain from whatever it was we were doing,” said Leedham.
On signing with the University of Richmond, Ullstrom said, “As a child, I always dreamt of playing basketball in college, and I’m so grateful for this opportunity to play at Richmond. I’m looking forward to being able to play on such a successful team in the Atlantic 10, and to be coached by an amazing and accomplished coaching staff [...] I knew I wanted a college that prioritizes academics, as well as offers a successful basketball program. The University of Richmond offers both, as well as a beautiful campus and basketball facilities.”
The University of Richmond, in Richmond, Va., is a Division I school playing in the Atlantic 10 Conference.

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