Omaha Athletics

2001-02 Season (Freshman):
Limited by a back injury much of the season and down the stretch, although she missed just three games, however, her availability was sometimes limited...fourth on the team in scoring at 7.5 per game...recorded a career-high 18 points at St. Cloud State on Jan. 12...had 10 double-figure games scoring.
Season, Career best: 18 pts at St. Cloud State 1-12, 8 rebs vs. Neb-Kearney, 11-30-01.

High School:
She won 11 letters in basketball, volleyball and track at Humphrey St. Francis High School...earned all-conference, all-area and all-state honors in basketball and volleyball...averaged 20 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 3.2 steals as a senior under Coach Jeff Korus...finished second in career scoring with 1,201 and set the school record with 496 points in a season.

Personal:
Birthdate is June 9, 1983...full name is Raina Marie Tasa...birthplace was Carrington, North Dakota...daughter of Barry and Radell Tasa of Humphrey...has three brothers...majoring in biotechnology/pre-medicine.

Quoting Carlsen:
“If she can stay healthy, she’ll be a great spark plug for us. She is a good jumper, strong and quicker than most post players she will match up with.”