Tulsa’s Teresa Seppala Named to Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Preseason Watch List
10/22/2025 9:54:00 AM | Women's Basketball
HOPEWELL, N.J. — Coming off a stellar junior season at Siena, University of Tulsa senior Teresa Seppala was named to the 2025 Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Award Watch list, presented by Her Hoop Stats Wednesday. She is the second Golden Hurricane hooper to represent Tulsa on the watch list after Delanie Crawford made the list ahead of last season.
A guard from Tampere, Finland, Seppala appeared and started in 28 games last year for the Saints. She led the team with 16.7 points per game as well as 1.7 steals per outing, while averaging 6.2 rebounds per contest, marking the third consecutive year averaging that mark or better over the course of a season. She set the Siena single-season free throw percentage record at 92.6% which ranked sixth nationally and scored in double-figures in 25 games, including nine with 20+ points and one over 30. She would end the year with two double-doubles.
"Teresa is an accomplished player who blends great versatility on both ends of the court," Tulsa Head Coach Angie Nelp said. "Her commitment to the game not only reflects talent, but a tremendous work ethic, and she inspires those around her to achieve greatness."
As the first Finnish player to ever play for the Golden Hurricane, Seppala holds career averages of 13.7 points (1,189), 6.4 boards (558) and 1.7 assists (145) per game, while shooting 44.5% from the field, 37.8% from beyond the arc and 83.3% at the line in 74 starts spanning 87 total games played. She was a two-time MAAC First Team All-Conference choice, three-time MAAC player of the Week, a two-time MAAC All-Academic selection and made one appearance on the NCAA Lineup of the Week.
The Golden Hurricane women will start their season at home on November 5 in the Donald W. Reynolds Center against New Orleans at 6:30 p.m.
2025 Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Award Watch List
Taryn Barbot, Col. of Charleston, Jr., G
Riley Weiss, Columbia, Jr., G
Meghan Andersen, Fairfield, Jr., RR
Kaety L'Amoreaux, Fairfield, Jr., G
Kennedy Harris, George Mason, Jr., G
Zahirah Walton, George Mason, R-Jr., F
Allie Turner, Gonzaga, So, G
Peyton McDaniel, James Madison, R-Sr., G
Megan Olbrys, Massachusetts, R-Sr., F
Haven Ford, Murray St., Jr., G
Halli Poock, Murray St., Jr., G
Zanai Barnett-Gay, Navy, Jr., G
Avery Koenen, North Dakota St., Jr., F
En'Dya Buford, Old Dominion, Gr., G
Madison St. Rose, Princeton, Sr., G
Maggie Doogan, Richmond, Sr., F
Rachel Ullstrom, Richmond, Sr., G
Sophie Glancey, Santa Clara, Gr., F
Brooklyn Meyer, South Dakota St., Sr., F
Edyn Battle, South Fla., Gr., G
Katie Davidson, South Fla., Gr., G
Kirsten Lewis-Williams, South Fla., Jr., G
Teresa Seppala, Tulsa, Sr., G
Mary-Anna Asare, VCU, Sr., G
Raegan McCowan, Western Ill., Jr., G
2025 TICKETS
Single-game tickets are now on sale for $13 per ticket per game for ages 4 and older and can be purchased in advance at TulsaHurricane.com or at the entrance. Season tickets also start at just $77. Season ticket members will receive 1 (one) ALL-IN-1 pass that will be good for all 2025 TU Women's Basketball regular-season home games in the Donald W. Reynolds Center. No refunds for canceled games due to weather-related or any other cause. CLICK HERE to start the process of ordering tickets or call 918-631-4688.
Visit www.TulsaHurricane.com for the latest news and information on the women's basketball program. Fans can also follow the team on X, Facebook and Instagram.
A guard from Tampere, Finland, Seppala appeared and started in 28 games last year for the Saints. She led the team with 16.7 points per game as well as 1.7 steals per outing, while averaging 6.2 rebounds per contest, marking the third consecutive year averaging that mark or better over the course of a season. She set the Siena single-season free throw percentage record at 92.6% which ranked sixth nationally and scored in double-figures in 25 games, including nine with 20+ points and one over 30. She would end the year with two double-doubles.
"Teresa is an accomplished player who blends great versatility on both ends of the court," Tulsa Head Coach Angie Nelp said. "Her commitment to the game not only reflects talent, but a tremendous work ethic, and she inspires those around her to achieve greatness."
As the first Finnish player to ever play for the Golden Hurricane, Seppala holds career averages of 13.7 points (1,189), 6.4 boards (558) and 1.7 assists (145) per game, while shooting 44.5% from the field, 37.8% from beyond the arc and 83.3% at the line in 74 starts spanning 87 total games played. She was a two-time MAAC First Team All-Conference choice, three-time MAAC player of the Week, a two-time MAAC All-Academic selection and made one appearance on the NCAA Lineup of the Week.
The Golden Hurricane women will start their season at home on November 5 in the Donald W. Reynolds Center against New Orleans at 6:30 p.m.
2025 Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Award Watch List
Taryn Barbot, Col. of Charleston, Jr., G
Riley Weiss, Columbia, Jr., G
Meghan Andersen, Fairfield, Jr., RR
Kaety L'Amoreaux, Fairfield, Jr., G
Kennedy Harris, George Mason, Jr., G
Zahirah Walton, George Mason, R-Jr., F
Allie Turner, Gonzaga, So, G
Peyton McDaniel, James Madison, R-Sr., G
Megan Olbrys, Massachusetts, R-Sr., F
Haven Ford, Murray St., Jr., G
Halli Poock, Murray St., Jr., G
Zanai Barnett-Gay, Navy, Jr., G
Avery Koenen, North Dakota St., Jr., F
En'Dya Buford, Old Dominion, Gr., G
Madison St. Rose, Princeton, Sr., G
Maggie Doogan, Richmond, Sr., F
Rachel Ullstrom, Richmond, Sr., G
Sophie Glancey, Santa Clara, Gr., F
Brooklyn Meyer, South Dakota St., Sr., F
Edyn Battle, South Fla., Gr., G
Katie Davidson, South Fla., Gr., G
Kirsten Lewis-Williams, South Fla., Jr., G
Teresa Seppala, Tulsa, Sr., G
Mary-Anna Asare, VCU, Sr., G
Raegan McCowan, Western Ill., Jr., G
2025 TICKETS
Single-game tickets are now on sale for $13 per ticket per game for ages 4 and older and can be purchased in advance at TulsaHurricane.com or at the entrance. Season tickets also start at just $77. Season ticket members will receive 1 (one) ALL-IN-1 pass that will be good for all 2025 TU Women's Basketball regular-season home games in the Donald W. Reynolds Center. No refunds for canceled games due to weather-related or any other cause. CLICK HERE to start the process of ordering tickets or call 918-631-4688.
Visit www.TulsaHurricane.com for the latest news and information on the women's basketball program. Fans can also follow the team on X, Facebook and Instagram.
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