Northwestern State University of Louisana

1988-89 Postseason Guide: Is a quality backup who can go at the forward or center spot ... only problem is that Northwestern is stronger at those areas this year than it has been for some time ... career highs of eight rebounds and 20 points came during her freshman year against Arkansas Baptist on Dec. 4, 1986.

General: Has the height and two years of experience that will help NSU's starters once they need a rest.

1987-88: Appeared in 17 games, grabbing at least one rebound in the majority of those contests and scoring in five games ... top rebound effort of six came in January 5th, 91-63 romp of East Texas State.

1986-87: Saw action in 26 games (missed only the Northeast Louisiana contest, 2/9) and scored in 14 of those encounters ... season scoring average of 2.6 points per game was second highest among all NSU freshmen ... netted season high of 20 points vs. Arkansas-Baptist (12/5) on 10 of 15 shooting from the floor ... also had season high of eight rebounds in the game ... season's lone start cam in first Sam Houston contest (1/24) ... responded well with ten points, four rebounds and season high three steals ... averaged 4.8 points in outings that she scored ... 50 rebounds were most by a first year player as she pulled down two boards or better in 13 contest.

High School: Named State MVP (Louisiana Independent School Association), all-city by both the Shreveport Times and the Shreveport Journal and district MVP, all as a senior at Trinity Heights HS ... helped team to LISA state championship and overall 27-7 mark as a senior after pouring in 16.5 ppg and grabbing 11.2 rebounds ... was a shot-putter and high jumper for prep track team ... in all, earned five basketball letters, three softball monograms and two track letters.

Head Coach James Smith: "Missy has the size and athletic ability to play basketball. She can give us help at the three and four spot."