ST. JOSEPH. – Missouri Western Women’s Basketball head coach Rob Edmisson has announced the signings of two additional student-athletes for the 2016-17 season.
Savannah Lentz and Trudy Peterson will both come to Missouri Western from North Iowa Area Community College, where they became the school’s top two three point shooters of all time. The two most recent signees join Erin Anderson, who signed earlier this spring.
Savannah Lentz | 5-6 | G | Cresco, Iowa | Northern Iowa Area Community College
Lentz is NIACC’s all-time three point leader with 171 made. Lentz ranks 15th at NIACC in all-time scoring and was a first team All-NJCAA Region XI selection and third team NJCAA Division II All-American last season. She scored more than 300 points both seasons at NIACC.
“Savannah’s hard-nose style of play will bring toughness to our team,” Edmisson said. “Her ability to shoot the three will help us on the perimeter.”
Trudy Peterson | 5-10 | G | Clear Lake, Iowa | Northern Iowa Area Community College
Peterson ranks second at NIACC with 145 three-point field goals made in her career. She was also a first team All-NJCAA Region XI selecion and scored 635 points in two years, including a school record 51-point game against Kennedy King College last season.
“Trudy also adds an immediate perimeter threat to our team,” Edmisson said. “Her size and shooting abilities will allow her to contribute to our future success.”
Erin Anderson | 5-7 | G | St. Louis, Mo. | Kansas City Kansas Community College
Anderson is fresh off an NJCAA Division II National Championship at Kansas City Kansas Community College. The 5-7 guard led the Blue Devils, averaging 15.5 points per game. She also averaged 5.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. She also shot 39.2 percent from three-point range and was a first team All-Jayhawk and All-Region VI selection. Anderson was also named to the NJCAA All-Tournament team.
“We are excited to add a player like Erin to our Missouri Western family,” Edmisson said. “Her competitive spirit and skill set will make an instant impact. Playing on a national championship team sets her apart from a lot of players.”
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