Dec. 19, 2001

COLUMBIA, Mo. - The University of Missouri women's basketball team ranks third among NCAA Division I schools in free throw percentage in the statistical report released by the NCAA through Dec. 17 games.

Missouri has made 142-of-181 free throws for a 78.45 percent mark. MU is tied for 24th in winning percentage (87.5 percent) as the Tigers have opened the season with a 7-1 record. MU will play Arkansas-Pine Bluff Thursday at 7 p.m.

In the individual rankings, Kerensa Barr ranks 13th in free throw percentage. She has made 49-of-53 foul shots (92.5 percent). She also ranks 50th in scoring, averaging 18.25 points per game.

Here's a listing of the Tigers' rankings:
*Free throw percentage, 3rd, 78.45 percent (142-of-181)
*Rebound margin, 13th, +9.88
*Won/loss percentage, 24th, 87.5 percent
*Scoring margin, 24th, +15.75
*Scoring defense, 30th, 57.75 ppg