1979-80: Saw action in all 30 Tiger contests last year, starting four games ... A steady and ready ballhandler, often brings the ball upcourt against the press ... Averaged 2.7 points and 1.6 rebounds per game in ’78–’79 ... Leading offensive effort was 12 points against St. Louis U ... Went to the boards well from her guard position against Cal. State-Fullerton, grabbing a season-high nine rebounds ... Finished season with 82 total points ... Transferred to Mizzou after freshman campaign at Kansas State. Holds ’79 one-game best record for field goal percentage, hitting 5-for-5 against Southeast Missouri State ... Regularly hits her best shot, a jumper from the top of the key ... Contributed 28 assists last year ... Rutherford looks for Hackerott to run the fast break in ’79–’80 ... Calls the junior a “determined and hustling player.” ... Hackerott is much improved over last year after playing extensively this summer.
High School: Quarterbacked Natoma H.S. to second place finish in state prep tournament three years ago ... Twice included in top five prep players in Kansas... Selected 1-A Kansas State tournament MVP senior year.
Personal: Majoring in physical education ... Born Jan. 12, 1959.