HONORS & AWARDS
- 1996-97 All-Big 12 Academic First Team
1996-97:
As a junior in 1995-96: Played in 27 games, starting in three. Recorded her first career start against Southeast Missouri State. Scored a career-high 12 points against Southeast Missouri State and Illinois. Pulled down a career-high 12 rebounds against Southeast Missouri State. Averaged 4.0 points per game. Averaged 3.0 rebounds per game. Recorded her first career double-double against Southeast Missouri State (12 points and 12 rebounds). Scored in double figures four times. Recorded eight blocks on the season.
As a sophomore in 1994-95: Played in 19 games this season despite a midseason illness. Recorded a season-high 10 points and five rebounds against Northeast Missouri State.
As a freshman in 1993-94: Saw limited action in her freshman campaign, playing in five games.
High School: Averaged 10.3 points, 10.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists her senior season. Led her Joliet Township team to the regional championship the last three years. Was an all-area and all-conference honorable mention selection in 1992. Lettered in volleyball two years and in track four years. All-conference, all-state and all-sectional selection in track. National Achievement Scholar. Earned SICA West All-Conference Academic first team honors. Tabbed the Kappa Alpha Psi Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 1993. Portrait of a Dream Scholar recipient in 1993.
Personal: Majoring in anthropology. Had a research grant in anthropology summer of '95. Born January 26, 1975. Parents are Paul and Marilyn Dixon.
The Dixon File
Full name: Susan Lynnette Dixon
Nickname: Clicky
Favorite athlete: Patti Blackburn
Favorite person: Mom and Dad
Favorite food: Sweet Potato Pie
Favorite sports team: Chicago Cubs
Favorite movie: Mission Impossible
Favorite TV show: Spiderman/Speed Racer
I chose Missouri because: The education
What impressed me most about Coach Rutherford was: Her emphasis on education and graduation.
Before a basketball game I: Pray and listen to music.
The best thing about being an athlete is: Getting to meet new people and making contacts that will last a lifetime.
The worst thing about being an athlete is: Missing out on normal student life, in pursuit of athletic excellence.
My most memorable basketball achievement: Winning the 1994 Big Eight Tournament
Most influential person in my basketball career: Marvin Reed, my high school coach.
If I had a million dollars I'd buy: a Jaguar XJ6
My advice to youngsters is: To get an education
My goal in life is: To receive a PhD in Archaeology.
1995-96:
1994-95 Highlights: Played in 19 games this season despite a mid-season illness. Recorded her career-high 10 points and five rebounds vs. Northeast Missouri State.
1993-94 Highlights: Saw limited action in her freshman campaign, playing in five games.
High School: Averaged 10.3 points, 10.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists her senior season. Led her Joliet Township team to the regional championship the last three years. Was an all-area and all-conference honorable mention selection in 1992. Lettered in volleyball two years and in track four years. All-conference, all-state and all-sectional selection in track. National Achievement Scholar. Earned SICA West All-Conference Academic first team honors. Tabbed the Kappa Alpha Psi Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 1993. Portrait of a Dream Scholar recipient in 1993.
Personal: Majoring in anthropology. Favorite MU moment was winning the Big Eight Tournament in 1993-94. Had a research grant in anthropology summer of '95. Writes poetry and collects poetry books. Born January 26, 1975.