The University of Mary Marauders

2023-24 (Senior)
Appeared in 29 games… Averaged 1.2 ppg… Shot 10-of-39 from the field and 13-of-16 from the charity stripe.

2022-23 (Junior)
Appeared in all 27 games and made 3 starts as a junior. Averaged 2.7 points per game, 2.8 rebounds per game, and 2.0 assists per game. Velde scored a career-high 16 points in an 83-75 thrilling win over MSU Moorhead on December 3, 2022. She later played a pivotal role in the Marauders 79-72 win over Wayne State in the NSIC postseason, contributing eight points, seven assists, five rebounds, two steals and a block. Was named an NSIC All-Academic Team member. 

2021-22 (Sophomore)
Appeared in 22 of 30 games, with no starts. Averaged 6.4 minutes per game. Averaging 0.7ppg and 1.0rpg while shooting 31% from the field and 56% from the free throw line. Had a season and career-high seven points vs. Dickinson State on 11/20/21. Named to the NSIC All-Academic Team.
 
2020-21 (Freshman)
Appeared in 11 of 14 games, with no starts. Averaged 8.1 minutes per game. Averaging 1.5ppg, 1.3rpg, 1.5apg while shooting 28% from the field and 27% from the 3pt line. Had a season high 17 minutes vs. Minot State on 2/19/21. Had a season high of five points vs. Bemidji State on 1/23/21.
 
PRIOR TO UMARY
High School
Prepped at Pipestone Area School in Pipestone, Minnesota. Four-time All-Big South Conference and two-time Daily Globe All-Area. Averaged 15 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists a game her senior season. Team captain her senior year. 17-time letter winner for basketball, track, cross country and tennis.
 
Personal
Daughter of Gen and Jake Velde and sister to Emma and Caleb. Majoring in Mathematics Education.