College: Very strong, quick player who can handle either guard or forward duties. Came on strong to earn a starting spot last year, just before the start of the conference season. Scored career high 23 points against Loyola. Tallied double figures in 10 of 14 Big Eight games. Averaged 8.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.1 steals. Good outside shooter who has strong all around skills. Played in games as a freshman, starts. Played on the 1985 National Sports Festival team.
High School, Personal: One of the most prolific scorers in Missouri prep history. Scored 2,986 points for Lincoln Co. R II High and won all state honors three years. Leading scorer in the state both her junior and senior years, averaging over 30 points per game for three campaigns. Prep Converse all America. Therapeutic recreation major. Daughter of Jerry Ellis. Born 12/30/65.
Rutherford on Ellis 1987-88: “Lisa had a tough junior year with injuries and misfortunes. She has really worked hard this summer and is in the best physical shape she has ever been in. She will come into her own this year as a player. For us to be successful this year, Lisa will have to produce on both ends of the floor. I'm looking forward to Lisa having the success that she deserves and having a great senior year.”
Rutherford on Ellis 1986-87: "Lisa really came into her own as a player last year. She'll be seeing playing time at the swing guard and forward positions. She has great strength and drives well to the basket. She has a nice outside shot which she is developing a lot of consistency with. She is a player who is very devoted to the game."