SEATTLE (Apr. 10) -- Kelley Berglund, the starting center as a sophomore for Washington State this past women's basketball season, will transfer to Seattle Pacific University and play for the Falcons in 2001-02.

Berglund, graduate of Port Angeles High School, played in all 28 games for the Cougars and led the team in rebounding (5.5) and blocked shots (0.7) while averaging 9.2 points. She announced her intention to leave the school Mar. 19 and visited the SPU campus Apr. 6.

Seattle Pacific coach Gordy Presnell is pleased with Berglund's choice, and believes she is a good fit for both the school and his program.

"I'm excited that Kelley has chosen to become a part of our program," said Presnell. "her talent, skill and attitude will be a welcome addition to our team."

The Falcons finished this past season with a record of 24-5, champions of the Pacific West Conference and runner-up in the West Region of NCAA Division II. They lost four seniors to graduation, including the entire starting frontline. Last fall, Presnell signed five recruits, all freshmen, to national letters of intent. Among them was 4A state player of the year Emily Faurholt of Kennewick.