Western Michigan University Athletics

Holds WMU program single-game record for steals (11)
 
2022-23: Named Academic All-MAC ... Named College Sports Communicators Academic All-District ... 29 appearances and 28 starts for a total of 671 minutes ... Averaged 23.1 minutes per game ... Averaged 2.8 points per game for a total of 81 points ... Downed 20 free throws for 74.1 percent from the line ... Grabbed 49 rebounds ... Led the team with 58 assists and 59 steals.

2021-22: Named Academic All-MAC ... NSCA All-American ... Played in all 30 games, averaging 9.3 minutes per game ... Averaged 1.1 points per game ... Recorded program record 11 steals against Olivet College (11/23) ... Recorded double-double against Olivet College (15 pts, 11 steals)... Played season-high 22 minutes in a road win over Indiana State (12/4).

2020-21: Played in 15 games, averaging 5.7 minutes per game ... Averaged 0.9 points and 0.3 rebounds per game with five assists and one steal ... Scored in five of the 15 games played ... Notched a career-high four points twice at Central Michigan (12/9) / at Toledo (1/13).

Career Highs:
- Points: 15 vs. Olivet College (11/23/21)
- Rebounds: 5 vs. Buffalo (1/21/23) 
- Field Goals: 5 vs. Olivet College (11/23/21)
- Assists: 8 vs. Grace Christian (MI) (11/27/22)
- Free Throws Made: 4 x3, last at Chicago State (12/17/22)
- Minutes Played: 33 vs. Central Michigan (3/1/23)

Prior to WMU: Attended Schoolcraft High School ... Four-year varsity basketball player ... Three-year varsity track runner ... Two-year varsity softball player ... Earned all-conference basketball honors all four years ... Earned second-team all-state honors twice ... Earned first-team all-state honors twice ... Member of Detroit News Dream Team ... Earned academic all-state honors all four years ... Three-year member of National Honor Society.

Personal: Daughter of Bob and Kerri Saxman ... Sister of Madison (23) ... Born January 24, 2022 ... Early Childhood Education Major.
- Career Ambition: “I plan on being an elementary teacher once I graduate college because I love kids and I want to help them get the best educational experience they can.”
- Why WMU: “Western has been my dream school since I can remember. I’ve grown up going to camps here and a lot of my family has graduated from Western. Western also has a great teaching program, and the coaches are very knowledgeable and enthusiastic which made the decision easy.”
- Biggest Influence: “Both of my parents are the biggest influences in my life. They raised me to be respectful to all and be the best version of myself that I can be. Without their love and support, I wouldn’t be the person I am today.
- Twitter: @gabisaxman
- Instagram: @gabiiii_saxman

Fun Facts:
- Favorite Movie: Secretariat
- Favorite Musician: Quinn XCII
- Favorite Off-Day Activity: Shopping at TJ-Maxx
- Favorite Quote: "No rain, no flowers"