Kathy Stevenson

Position:
Forward / Center
Height:
5-9
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Edina, Mo.
High School:
Knox Co. R-1

1978-79: Begins her fourth season a s a Tiger under coach Rutherford...has played in 90 games, third highest on Missouri's squad...has totaled 514 points and 277, rebounds for 5.7 ppg and 3.1 career averages...high game last year was 12 points against Kansas State...picked off seven rebounds for personal season's best vs. Kansas.

Missed first nine games of '78-'79 due to bout with mononucleosis...returned to see action in all 21 games after the Christmas break...career high is 21 points against Illinois State in '77-'78 season...an exceptionally quick athlete, Stevenson is known for her ability to free herself under the basket.

Is one of the most experienced Tiger veterans...has missed much of preseason with injuries but is expected to be full strength for start of campaign.

Led Knox County H.S. to Class 2A state championship in 1976, averaging 18 ppg...also participated in prep tennis and track ... majoring in physical education...born August 31, 1958.