1992-93:
MIZZOU: A solid post player who looks to strengthen the Tigers' inside game. Played in 11 of MU's 28 games, averaging 1.4 points and 1.1 rebounds per outing during the 1991-92 season. Best performance came against Iowa State, Feb. 26. Scored a career-high seven points in helping Mizzou to a 77-62 victory over the Cyclones. Also grabbed a career-best three rebounds. Showed promise as an enforcer around the basket.
HIGH SCHOOL: A three-time first-team all-conference and all-county selection. Led her Cascade High team to the 1990-91 conference title and the sectional finals. Averaged 16.0 points and 10.5 rebounds per game as a senior. Tabbed a first-team all-sectional and an honorable mention all-metro and all-state choice for her efforts. Closed her prep career with the highest career field goal percentage (.520) in Cascade High's history. Honored as the school's "Outstanding Female Athlete." Also lettered in volleyball and track. An excellent student, she won the U.S. Air Force's "Math and Science Award" as a senior. Also received the U.S. Army Reserve's academic and athletic "Excellence Award." Member of the National Honor Society.
PERSONAL: Majoring in health-related professions. Hobbies include all sports activities. Prep coach - John Tharp. Parents - Ronald and Linda Peterson. Born Dec. 16, 1972.
RUTHERFORD ON PETERSON: "Diane will be working at the post position this year. Being a sophomore and having learned the system, she should help us around the basket. She has become more aggressive and will be looked to for her rebounding abilities. Diane has the potential and the ability to be an important player for us this season."