As part of the #NJCAAForward initiative, Roadrunner Athletics is proud to highlight many of our top student athletes. In this post, we highlight women's basketball star Trina Deveney-Bethea, who enjoyed a solid 2019-20 season under Coach Rich Cooper. Trina proved to be one of the top players on a team that finished with an 18-10 overall record and qualified for the Region XIX Final Four. She averaged 14.9 points and 12.4 rebounds per game during her freshman season following a standout career at Cedar Creek High School. In this post Trina discusses the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic and how she is keeping up with her school work!

NAME: Trina Deveney-Bethea
SPORT(S): Women's Basketball 
POSITION(S): Power Forward & Small Forward 
FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE: Freshman 
ACADEMIC MAJOR: Liberal Arts 
HIGH SCHOOL: Cedar Creek High-school 
HOMETOWN: Mays Landing 

Why did you decide to attend RCSJ-Gloucester?

Here at Rowan College I have some great opportunities! My primary goals are to expand and perfect my game so I might earn a Division I or II scholarship,and of course to graduate with my Associate's Degree!

What has been your favorite part about being a student-athlete in our program?

I hope to build a forever-lasting bond with my coaches, teammates and staff. 

How are you able to keep up with the virtual learning requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic?

I check my courses daily for new assignments, complete assignments early to stay ahead, and study during my available time. 

What is the biggest thing you miss about the campus and the Fitness Center now closed?

I enjoyed being able to work out throughout the day. If I didn't have classes that day I could always stop in for a workout. 

What is your plan for next year?

I am going to finish the remaining courses necessary to graduate by next spring, while continuing to work out and improve my game for my final season here at RCSJ.