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2017-18 FRESHMAN - Played in 14 games during her freshman campaign … scored first collegiate points against No. 14 Indiana Tech, making a 3-pointer and a free throw for a season-best four points … played in three postseason contests … scored two points with two rebounds against Hiwassee at NCCAA Nationals … netted two points against rival Bethel … had three rebounds and an assist against Yellowstone Christian at NCCAA Nationals … tallied two points and two boards against Robert Morris.

PREP - A local prospect from nearby Lakeland Christian Academy … in her senior season she was named honorable mention to the All-Area Team … she was also awarded LCA’s Cougar award in her final two years … she also excelled in track and soccer winning 2015 defensive player of the year for soccer and was a two-time MVP for track.

GETTING TO KNOW MELISSA 

Major: Exercise Science

Dream job: Physical Therapist

Something interesting about me: I’ve never flown or have been on a train.

Favorite TV show: NCIS

Life verse: Psalm 23

Best thing about Grace Basketball: My teammates

Why I chose Grace: I felt God leading me here.