EeTisha Riddle

EeTisha Riddle Season 2003-04

#55
PositionF
Height6-3
ClassFreshman
HometownO'Fallon, Ill.

2006-07:

JUNIOR (2005-06): Started all 31 games... named to the All-Big 12 Defensive team... leading returning scorer and rebounder who ranked among the team leaders in scoring (5th, 8.8), rebounding (2nd, 6.5), assists (t-2nd, 67), blocks (2nd, 34), steals (5th, 33) and minutes played (2nd, 32.4)... her 1.1 blocks per game placed her 14th in the Big 12... her four double-doubles were tied for 12th in the league... 17 double-figure scoring and five double-figure rebounding games... tied her career-high with six field goals made on five occasions, including in the season-opener as she registered a double-double of 14 points and 13 rebounds in the WBCA Classic win over Clemson (11/11)... 12 points, nine boards in 26 minutes in the home opener vs. Northwestern (11/22)... named to the Pittsburgh Thanksgiving Tournament All-Tournament team after averaging seven points, 8.5 rebounds and two blocks in Mizzou's wins over Towson (11/25) and Pitt (11/27)... career-high four deflections and a game-high 11 rebounds against Towson... game-high 15 points on 6-of-11 shooting in 19 minutes against Nicholls State... identical double-doubles of 10 points and 12 rebounds (season-high seven offensive) against Western Michigan (12/29) and Baylor (1/4)... drained a 20-footer against [opponent unclear] that gave Mizzou a 61-59 lead with 20 [seconds unclear] to play... iced the game with a free throw with three seconds left... made a career-best percent of her shots on 6-of-8 for 12 points vs. Kansas State (1/7)... connected on 6-of-[number unclear] for 12 and 14 points at home against Colorado (1/18)... career-high-tying four blocks in [letters unclear] ... back-to-back [cuts off] games at Texas A&M (1/21) and against Texas Tech (1/28)... career-best and team-high 16 points on 6-of-10 shooting, including 4-for-4 on free throws, in the regular-season finale against Nebraska (3/1)... 11 points and a game-high eight rebounds in the Big 12 quarterfinal win over Texas Tech (3/8).

SOPHOMORE (2004-05): Emerged as a solid starter in her second year, averaging 6.7 points and 4.7 rebounds per game... opened the season vs. Northern Illinois (11/19) with 11 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two blocks... got back into double figures with 10 points against Providence (11/27)... pulled down nine rebounds and added nine points on New Year's Eve against Miami-Ohio (12/31)... blocked a personal-best three shots in back-to-back games against Oklahoma State (1/5) and Nebraska (1/8)... dished out a career-high five assists against Iowa State (1/15)... dropped 13 points on arch-rival Kansas (1/22)... helped the Tigers pull out a close one at Colorado (2/9) with 12 points and career-highs of 10 boards, three blocks and three steals... established a career high with 14 points against the Cornhuskers (2/26).

FRESHMAN (2003-04): Surged late in the season for the Tigers... appeared in 27 games, and made first career start in Mizzou's heart-breaking double-overtime home loss to No. 8 Kansas State (2/22)... scored two points and collected three rebounds in college debut against Bradley (11/23)... tallied six points in the Tigers' victory over Austin Peay (11/28)... blocked two shots in three straight games (Iowa, Miami (Ohio) and Saint Louis) from Dec. 30-Jan. 4... ripped down a career-high six rebounds vs. Kansas (1/10)... scored five points in Mizzou's win at Iowa State (2/7)... carded four points and an assist against Baylor (2/11)... set a season-high in points, with eight, against Texas Tech (2/17).

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned first-team all-state honors from the Champaign News-Gazette her senior year at O'Fallon Township High School under head coach Pat Hasenstap... averaged 23.3 points and 11.9 rebounds per game to lead the Panthers to a 24-5 record... three-year first-team all-conference, in addition to earning first-team all-area honors three times... named first-team all-metro by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch as a senior, a year after garnering second-team honors... as a junior, named one of the St. Louis American's "Fab Five" after averaging 20.2 points and 11.0 rebounds a game... also shot 85 percent from the free-throw line... in her four-year tenure on the varsity, was team captain her last three years... chose Mizzou over Southwest Missouri State, Kansas State and Indiana State.

PERSONAL: Born May 6, 1985, in St. Louis, Mo.... daughter of Sharon Riddle... brother EeJuan played basketball at McKendree College in the mid-'90s and was inducted into that school's Hall of Fame in October, 2005... communications major.

Buzzer-Beaters With EeTisha

The first time I saw Mizzou Arena, I thought: Wow, we gotta run sprints in there!?!?

If I could change any basketball rule, I would: Increase the foul limits.

When my playing days are over, I plan to: Move back home and live with my mom and big ma.

If I could play another sport at MU, it would be: Volleyball.

Nobody knows how much I like to: Make singing demos on my computer.

My advice to kids: Work hard and never give up on your dreams.

The biggest influence on my basketball career has been: My brother, EeJuan.

The thing that impresses me about coach Stein is: Her ability to relate to the players.

If I could bring two things from back home to MU, I would bring: My mom and my cat Mitty.

Favorite pro athlete: Dwyane Wade

Favorite reality TV show: "Flavor of Love"

Favorite teacher from back home: Señora Grogan, HS Spanish 1 & 4

Most intense person on the bench: Coach Daniel

Hardest worker on the court: Blair Hardiek

Hardest worker in the weight room: Tiffany Brooks

Most likely to go on — and win — a reality TV show: Blair Hardiek on "Survivor"

2005-06:

*** ALL-BIG 12 DEFENSIVE TEAM ***

Mizzou's fifth-leading scorer (8.9 ppg) and second-leading rebounder (6.5 rpg) bookended her two best scoring games of the season... had then-career-high 14 points and a season-high 13 rebounds in the season-opener against Clemson in the WBCA Classic... bettered that with a career-high 16 points in the regular-season finale vs. Nebraska... had a season-high six assists against Arkansas State... had 11 rebounds, including six on the offensive end, against Arkansas-Pine Bluff... had a season-high seven offensive boards against Western Michigan... tied a season-high with four blocks against Texas A&M.

Freshman Season (2003-04): Surged late in the season for the Tigers. Appeared in 27 games this season, and made first career start on Feb. 22 in Mizzou's heart-breaking double-overtime home loss to No. 8 Kansas State. Scored two points and collected three rebounds in college debut against Bradley on Nov. 23. Tallied six points in the Tigers' victory over Austin Peay. Blocked two shots in each of three straight games (Iowa, Miami (Ohio) and Saint Louis). Ripped down a career-high six rebounds vs. Kansas on Jan. 10. Scored five points in Mizzou's win at Iowa State on Feb. 7. Carded four points and an assist against Baylor on Feb. 11. Set a career-high in points, with eight, against Texas Tech on Feb. 17.

Outlook: Has a great build and the athleticism to play several positions on the floor. Athleticism will come in handy in Mizzou's defensive schemes. Extremely competitive and plays with a lot of passion. Great rebounder and scorer inside. Chose Mizzou over Southwest Missouri State, Indiana State and Kansas State.

High School: Earned first-team all-state honors from the Champaign News-Gazette her senior year at O'Fallon Township High School under head coach Pat Hasenstab. Averaged 23.3 points and 11.9 rebounds per game to lead the Panthers to a 24-5 record. Three-year first-team all-conference, in addition to earning first-team all-area honors three times. Named first-team all-metro by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch as a senior, a year after garnering second-team honors. As a junior, named one of the St. Louis American's "Fab Five" after averaging 20.2 points and 11.0 rebounds a game, also shooting 85 percent from the free-throw line. In her four-year tenure on the varsity, was team captain her last three years.

Personal: Daughter of Sharon Riddle. Born May 6, 1985, in St. Louis, Mo. Undecided on a major.

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2006-07

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2005-06

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Sophomore
2004-05

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