College: Junior college transfer from Coffeyville (Kan.) Junior College. Played well at times last year but had some injuries. Needs to play more consistently. Started 13 games for the Tigers and was fourth leading scorer for MU averaging 7.0 points and 3.9 rebounds. Scored in double figures eight times and had double digit rebounding games three times. Scored a season best of 2 against Bradley and Minnesota. Was NJCAA first team all America in 1984 85 and was honorable mention as a freshman. Averaged 23 points and 13 rebounds as a sophomore. Has good inside moves and the flexibility to shoot the short jump shot.
High School, Personal: Two time all state selection at Wichita North High. Also named all city her final two prep seasons. Averaged 19.3 points and nine rebounds her prep career. Majoring in recreation. Is the daughter of Jack Dozier. Born 4/25/64.
Rutherford on Dozier: "Rence has the inside moves, and can pull out and take the jump shot. She has really improved by working hard over the summer. She has become a lot stronger and is in better shape. I am expecting her to come in and really be a factor on the court this year. I'm really excited about her improvement and am looking forward to seeing her in action."
Highs
Points: 22 vs. Bradley, 11 30 85 & Minnesota, 12 19 85
FG Made: 10 vs. Minnesota, 12 19 85
FG Attempted: 19 vs. Minnesota, 12 19 85
FG Pct.: 1.000 (2 2) vs. Kansas St., 2 26 86; .900 (9 10) vs. Memphis St., 1 9 86
FT Made: 5 vs. Kansas, 1 22 86
FT Attempted: 6 vs. Kansas, 1 22 86 & vs. Bradley, 11 30 85
FT Pct.: 1.000 (2 2) vs. three teams; .833 (5 6) vs. Kansas, 1 22 86
Rebounds: 14 vs. Bradley, 11 20 85
Assists: 2 vs. teams
Blocks: 2 vs. Alabama Birmingham, 12 13 85
Steals: 3 vs. Arizona, 11 29 85