2003-04:
Outlook: Brings ability to hit the 3-point field goal and speed to the lineup. Has improved every year, and is a well-conditioned athlete that possesses excellent speed. Excellent defender. Can play either guard spot and small forward.
Junior Season (2002-03): Had a breakout junior season, tying for third on the team in scoring with an average of 9.2 points per game, and was second on the squad with 2.5 assists per game. Averaged 1.7 steals per game, placing her second on the team. Led the Big 12 leaders in conference-only games in 3-pointers made per game (2.25), was fifth in 3-point FG percentage (45.0%) — a mark that would have ranked her among the NCAA leaders in 3-point field-goal percentage had she had enough attempts to qualify. Named to the Big 12 All-Improved Team by the Kansas City Star. Also named among the "Best of the 3-Point Shooters" by the Dallas Morning News. Averaged 7.0 points and 2.0 assists per game during the 2003 WNIT. Found her shot in a big way in her breakthrough game at Northern Iowa on Dec. 11, pouring in a career-high 19 points in the Tigers' win over UNI, hitting 6-of-7 field-goal attempts — and all five of her 3-point tries — in that game against the Panthers. Scored in double figures 13 times in 2002-03. Averaged 16 points in the Tigers' split at Oklahoma and vs. Kansas, starting that span with a team-high-tying 17 points in Mizzou's loss at Oklahoma, canning 5-of-6 3-pointers — and 6-of-9 overall from the field — for her second five-trey night of the season. Recorded a team-high-tying 15 points on 4-of-6 shooting from behind the arc and three free throws, adding a game-high five steals in the win over Kansas (3/5).
Sophomore Season (2001-02): Named first-team Academic All-Big 12. Appeared in all 29 games, starting seven. Scored 10 or more points three times. Opened the season by scoring 11 points against Eastern Illinois (11/17), and also recorded three steals in back-to-back games early on. Made her first-ever start against SMS (11/19). Scored eight points as a reserve against Kentucky (11/25). Had five points and two assists against Lipscomb (12/1). Scored three points and had two steals and one assist against Southern Illinois (12/9). Pulled down a career-high three rebounds against Illinois (12/17) and then-No. 7 Iowa State (1/17). Scored a career-high 12 points and had two assists against Arkansas-Pine Bluff (12/20). Scored all seven of her points during a 14-2 MU run to key comeback efforts against UW-Green Bay (12/30). Recorded four assists and a career-best six rebounds against Kansas (1/12). Scored eight points in the first half against Nebraska (1/15) and dished out a career-best five assists. Sank three 3-point field goals against nationally ranked foes Baylor (1/19) and Iowa State (1/30). Scored 11 points and sank 3-of-5 3-point field goals against Kansas (2/9). Made all four foul shots against Oklahoma (2/23). Scored six points against Texas A&M (3/7) in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament. Scored 10 points against Alabama (3/13) in the WNIT contest, one of five Tigers to score in double figures against the Crimson Tide. Scored 10-or-more points three times during a four-game European Excursion.
Freshman Season (2000-01): Appeared in 23 games and averaged seven minutes per contest, averaging 1.9 points per contest. Led team with a .455 (10-for-22) 3-point field goal percentage.
High School: Led Blue Valley North High School (Kan.) to back-to-back Class 6A state titles for head coach Ann Fritz. Averaged 15 points, eight assists and seven steals as a senior. A two-time Kansas City all-metro selection. Recipient of the DiRenna Award recognizing her as the top player in the Kansas City metropolitan area. A first team all-state selection as a senior and junior. A Street & Smith All-America honorable mention pick in 2000. Led Blue Valley North to three league championships (1998, 1999 and 2000) and to a second-place finish in the state tournament in 1999 after winning the state title in 1998. Team set a school record with a 24-1 record as a junior. Prep teammate of former Tiger Wannette Smith. Member of the Blue Valley North soccer team. Four-year honor roll student.
Personal: Communications major with a business minor. Born on May 12, 1982, in Peoria, Ill. Daughter of Jerry and Bonnie Lozier. Has an older brother, Jeff (23), and a younger sister, Julie (16).
2002-03:
Had a breakout junior season, tying for third on the team in scoring with an average of 9.2 points per game, and was second on the squad with 2.5 assists per game... averaged 1.7 steals per game, placing her second on the team ... led the Big 12 leaders in conference-only games in 3-pointers made per game (2.25), was fifth in 3-point FG percentage (45.0%) ... that mark would have ranked her among the NCAA leaders in 3-point field-goal percentage had she had enough attempts to qualify ... named to the Big 12 All-Improved Team by the Kansas City Star ... also named among the "Best of the 3-Point Shooters" by the Dallas Morning News... averaged 7.0 points and 2.0 assists per game during the 2003 WNIT... found her shot in a big way in her breakthrough game at Northern lowa on Dec. 11, pouring in a career-high 19 points in the Tigers win over UNI... hit 6-of-7 field-goal attempts - and all five of her 3-point tries - in that game against the Panthers ... scored in double figures 13 times in 2002-03 ... averaged 16 points in the Tigers' split at Oklahoma and vs. Kansas... started that span with a team-high-tying 17 points in Mizzou's loss at Oklahoma, canning 5-of-6 3-pointers - and 6-of-9 overall from the field - to post her second five trey night of the season... recorded a team-high-tying 15 points on 4-of-6
shooting from behind the arc and three free throws, adding a game-high five steals in the win over Kansas (3/5).
Brings ability to hit the 3-point field goal and speed to the lineup... has improved every year, and is a well-conditioned athleted that posseses excellent speed ... excellent defender... can play either guard spot and small forward
2001-02:
Named first-team Academic All-Big 12... scored 10 points against Ala bama (3/13) in WNIT contest ... one of five Tigers to score in double figures against the Crimson Tide ... made all four foul shots against Oklahoma (2/23) ... scored 11 points and sank 3-of-5 3-point field goals against Kansas (2/9) ... sank three 3-point field goals against nationally ranked foes Iowa State (1/30) and Baylor (1/19) ... scored eight points in the first half against Nebraska (1/15) and dished out a career-best five assists... recorded four assists and a career-best six rebounds against Kansas (1/12) ... scored all seven of her points during a 14-2 MU run to key comeback efforts against UW-Green Bay (12/30) ... scored a career-high 12 points against Arkansas-Pine Bluff (12/20) ... made first-ever start against SMS (11/19) ... appeared in all 29 games, starting seven scored 10 or more points three times ... opened season by recording three steals in back-to-back games.
Brings ability to hit the 3-point field goal and speed to the lineup ... Possesses blazing speed and is learning how to control it ... Solid defender... Can play either guard spot and small forward... Scored 10-or-more points three times in four-game European Excursion.
2000-01:
Led team with a .455 (10-for-22) 3-point field goal percentage... Appeared in 23 games and averaged seven minutes per contest ... Averaged 1.9 points per contest... Opened the season by scoring 11 points against Eastern Illinois (11/17) ... Scored eight points as a reserve against Kentucky (11/25) ... Scored six points against Texas A&M (3/7) in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament ... Made both 3-point field goal attempts and had two assists against the Aggies... Had five points and two assists against Lipscomb (12/1) ... Scored three points and had two steals and one assist against Southern Illinois (12/9) ... Pulled down career-high three rebounds against Illinois (12/17) and then-No. 7 Iowa State (1/17).
HIGH SCHOOL
Helped Blue Valley North High School (Kan.) to back-to-back Class 6A state titles... averaged 15 points, eight assists and seven steals as a senior... was a two-time Kansas City all-metro selection... recipient of the DiRenna Award recognizing her as the top player in the Kansas City metropolitan area... was a first-team all-state selection as a senior and junior... was a Street & Smith All-America honorable mention in 2000... helped Blue Valley North to league championships from 1998-2000 and to a second-place finish in the state tournament in 1999... helped team set school record with a 24-1 record as a junior... played high school ball with Missouri teammate Wannette Smith... also served as an influential member of the Blue Valley North soccer team... was four-year honor roll student... coached by Ann Fritz.
PERSONAL
Communications major ... born on May 12, 1982, in Peoria, III. ... daughter of Jerry and Bonnie Lozier... has an older brother, Jeff, and a younger sister, Julie.
AWARDS & HONORS
- 2001-02 All-Big 12 Academic First Team
- 2002-03 All-Big 12 Academic First Team
- 2003-04 All-Big 12 Academic First Team