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 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.1. steals...good outside shooter who has strong all-around skills...played in 25 games as a freshman, including two starts...had a career high of eight points four times last season against Rutgers, Evansville, Iowa State and Nebraska...good leaper who grabbed a career high eight rebounds against Iowa State last season...averaged 3.4 points and 1.9 rebounds as a freshman...seems to always make things happen on the court...was selected to the North team that took third place in the National Sports Festival in Baton Rouge, La., last summer.
High School, Personal: One of the most prolific scorers in Missouri history at the prep level...finished career at Lincoln Co. R-II High School with 2,986 total points, won first team all-state honors for three seasons...leading scorer in the state both her junior and senior years, averaging over 30 points per game for three campaigns...an all-American prep choice by Converse, invited to play in the McDonald's All-Star game...two time player of the year in her district...led Lincoln County to 24-4 record as a junior...majoring in therapeutic recreation, Ellis is the daughter of Jerry Ellis and was born 12/30/65.
Rutherford on Ellis: "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. Lisa came on really strong as a freshman. She saw more playing time and contributed more to the team than freshman usually do. She can really handle the ball and make things hap-pen. Lisa has gained a lot of experience by playing on the Sports Festival team this summer. She has become consistent in her shooting and will be looked upon for a starting position this year."