"Communication on and off the court is key," Sturdy said. "We always have to make sure we are committed and focused as a team."
Along with her vocal presence, Sturdy hopes to demonstrate what she wants from her team by her own actions.
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"I want to lead by example," Sturdy said, "and lead this team to where we know we want to go."
If she does that, the team could be going to the NCAA tournament in March.