Basketball has given Meghan Mandel a sense of purpose. She played a key role in transforming the girls basketball program at Orono High School, and her success led to a Division I scholarship at Marquette. Although she reached the NCAA tournament in her first year of college ball, it wasn't enough to shield Meghan from physical and mental health struggles. She thought about leaving the sport, but decided to chart a new course at Loyola Marymount. In the last two seasons, Mandel has led the Lions in blocks and removed any doubt from critics who didn't believe she was Division I material. We delve into Meghan's story in sports and all the avenues she hopes to pursue when her college career is finished.
