Chatting With The Coaches: Marsden Scores 1000th Point

Scoring her 1000th collegiate point went by quietly for Amber Marsden. It wasn’t until after her and her teammates earned a 86-54 victory against Briar Cliff University that Marsden recognized her accomplishment.

“I knew I was getting close, but I had only told one person on the team,” Marsden said. “I was more worried about winning rather than scoring.”

Marsden came into the Briar Cliff game with 986 career points, 413 of which came at Benedictine College in Atchison, Ks. She scored 19 points in the game to plummet her over the 1000 point mark.

“Scoring your 1000th point is something I think that every college basketball player wants to accomplish,” Marsden said.

According to Marsden the point milestone is evidence of hard work and playing on a strong team.

“It all comes from the hard work that we as a team put together on game days that really makes the accomplishment even better.”

Marsden’s physical post play has contributed to make the team stronger throughout the year. Lancer coach Tom Schlimgen explained Marsden’s contribution down low.

“Amber has a lot of athletic ability; she raises the bar for us with her ability to score. We need her to be a threat for us on the inside and her quickness as a post player is a positive asset for her.”

After reaching the milestone Marsden added a 13 point performance in an 84-45 victory against Nebraska Wesleyan University.

It’s clear for the Lancers that Marsden will play a determining how the Lancers finish their season. However, she is not the only player who will reach the 1000 point mark for the Lancers this season. Junior guard Michelle Amundson is only 14 points away from breaking the milestone as well.