Salem College

SOPHOMORE (2024-25): Made her presence felt for the Spirits by closing with 64 rebounds and 51 points in 15 games played … converted 19 field goals and knocked down 13 free throws to reach her 51-point mark on the season … was also active on the glass with 64 rebounds, using her six-foot frame, to haul in 36 defensive rebounds … had seven games with at least five rebounds, including double-digit rebounding performances against Brevard (12) and Methodist (11) ... made it difficult on opposing shooters with her 13 blocks, which were second-most on the unit … established her single-game career-high in blocks (four) against Methodist on December 17, 2024 … earned the starting nod in the opening game of the season, versus Montreat (Nov. 9), and closed with 10 points and five rebounds … made the first of six consecutive starts from February 4 through February 23 … posted eight points and 12 rebounds in a clash with Brevard (Feb. 12) … notched seven points and six rebounds in a meeting at Pfeiffer (Feb. 1) … responsible for five rebounds in each of the final two games of the season, which came against Greensboro (Feb. 22) and N.C. Wesleyan (Feb. 23).

FIRST-YEAR (2023-24): Responsible for the third-most rebounds (98) on the team, grabbing 63 on the defensive end for the Spirits … contributed 55 points, hitting 18-of-70 from the floor and 19-of-29 (.655) at the free throw line … made her collegiate debut, earning the starting nod, at Warren Wilson (Nov. 14), where she tallied nine rebounds (five offensive) … helped Salem post a victory over Trinity (D.C.) (Nov. 17) with her seven-rebound, four-point effort … came through with four points and four rebounds in a victory at Meredith (Nov. 21) … key in Salem’s victory over Bob Jones (Nov. 28) with seven rebounds, four points … grabbed eight rebounds, including five on the offensive glass, while scoring five points against N.C. Wesleyan (Jan. 13) … emerged with nine rebounds and four points against Pfeiffer (Feb. 2), equaling her single-game season-high in caroms … tallied her single-game season-high in points (eight), while grabbing five rebounds, in a clash with William Peace (Feb. 10), knocking down 4-of-5 from the field … closed out the season with seven points over 15 minutes at Brevard (Feb. 17).

PREP: Graduated from Independence High School in 2023 … competed for three years in basketball under the direction of head coach Lauran Galvani … led the Patriots to the Southwest 4A Regular Season Conference Championship … became the first Independence High School team to go undefeated in conference play in program history … reached the conference tournament championship in back-to-back seasons … helped the Patriots to a 16-game winning streak … instrumental in Independence High School reaching the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Sweet 16.

PERSONAL: Lily Kathryn Gorum … daughter of Micelle and Marche Gorum … born on April 22, 2005 … has two siblings, Makayla and Isaiah … member of National Honor Society (2022-23) … recipient of the Top Seniors Award while at Independence High School.