NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State co-head coaches Brooke and Scott Stoehr announced that Emily Spector from Timber Creek High School in Keller, Texas signed her letter of intent on Wednesday to join the women's basketball team. 
 
Spector, a 5-10 guard-forward combo, is a two-time first team all-district player and was named Falcon of the Year and team Most Valuable Player. 
 
“We are thrilled to add a student-athlete of Emily's caliber to our signing class,” said Brooke Stoehr.  “Emily is a young lady who can play multiple positions and can shoot the basketball.   She gives length and size on the perimeter, and can play with her back to the basket. She rebounds and pursues the ball well.”
 
She averaged 15 points, seven rebounds, three assists, three steals, and a block per game her senior season at Timber Creek.
 
“Emily has played in a great system and has been developed throughout her high school career by Coach Tina DeMichele,” said Stoehr.
 
“Emily has epitomized every attribute that I have worked to instill with the girls who go through Timber Creek basketball,” said TCHS head coach DeMichele.  “She led this program not only with her talent, but also with her work ethic and respect for the game, her coaches, and teammates.”
 
Spector was also named Scholar Athlete of the Week on Feb. 23 by NBC channel five in Dallas.
 
“She is committed to academic excellence and will represent our program well on and off the court,” said Stoehr.  “Emily's versatility will be a great addition to our signing class and we are excited about her joining our NSU family.”
 
Spector was also recruited by Lamar, Stephen F. Austin, and Sam Houston State, but felt most at home at Northwestern State. “I chose NSU because I wanted to be a part of this program and help it become successful again,” said Spector. “I feel I will bring smart defense and hard work to the Demons.”
 
Spector joins five other student-athletes that signed with Northwestern State in the early signing period.  Breonna O'Conner of Ville Platte (Ville Platte HS), Robin Richardson of Independence (Ponchatoula HS), Kourtney Pennywell of Shreveport (Southwood HS), Beatrice Attura of McKinney, Texas (Frisco Liberty HS), and Amy Staha of Pflugerville, Texas (Pflugerville HS) all inked in November.