1987-88 (Junior): Started 18 games last year while averaging 12.1 points and 3.6 rebounds... Scored a career high of 26 against Colorado and hit 20 or more points six times... Got hot right before the Big Eight Tournament, when she averaged 18.2 points and 4.2 rebounds over the five games leading into the league tournament... Started five of the last six games... Over the final seven games, averaged 14.7 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists.
Rutherford on Lucas: “Monique has improved her skills tremendously over last year. She has all the tools to be a great player—speed, jumping ability, quickness and overall basketball talent. I feel she has more confidence in her play, is in better shape and is determined to be the best she can be. She has got to be consistent this year for us to be successful.”
1986-87 (Sophomore): Can play either off guard or forward for Mizzou... Started 14 games for the Tigers last year and was the third leading scorer with 8.7 points per game... Had a career-high 21 points against nationally ranked Georgia... Hit double digits 12 times last year... Has an aggressive style under the basket... Pulled down a career high 11 rebounds against Tennessee-Chattanooga.
1985-86 (Freshman): Played in 26 games for the Tigers last year averaging 1.4 points per game... Should develop into a very nice player with more experience... Career high of six against Kansas and Oklahoma State last year... Has aggressive style under the basket.
Rutherford on Lucas: "Monique has worked hard in preseason and has gained confidence as a player. She has got to be a factor for us on the boards and in our motion offense this year. She has all the potential and skill to have a great year."
High School: Central High team won district championship three seasons and was fourth in the state in 1984... Named all-state in 1984 and '85... Averaged 21 points and eight rebounds as a senior... Career scoring high of 37 points... Member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Majoring in accounting... Daughter of Herbert and Marketa Lucas... Born January 22, 1967.