Nao Umemura Class: Junior Hometown: Kasugai-shi Aichi, Japan High School: Kardina International Height: 5-6

2006-07: Posted back-to-back victories over Amy Sherlock of Akron ... Also scored conference victories over the No. 3 players at Ball State and Miami (OH) ... Defeated Hanna Hager of IPFW at the Ball State Invitational and Eastern Illinois' Madina Mambetova in the fall.

2005-06: Picked up two wins against Oral Roberts to help the Huskies win, 5-2, teaming with Lilian Asuaje in doubles for an 8-1 win and beating Sonia Bailey, 6-2, 6-0 ... Made eight starts at number four singles where she had a record of 4-4 ... Went 6-4 at the top doubles spot, including a 4-2 record with teammate Asuaje.

Personal: Daughter of Reiko and Kunio Umemura. Birthdate: Oct. 11, 1986. Major: Undecided.