Arkansas State University

Preseason: Had a tough time last season physically but has had a good healthy off season ... Improved her athletic ability and endurance through the off season ... Great floor vision and a superb passer ... Has become a perimeter shooting threat.

2004-05: Saw action in 17 games as a true freshman ... Played 104 minutes and scored 19 points and dished out 15 assists ... Scored a career-high four points against Stephen F. Austin and played a career-high 13 minutes at New Mexico State ... Dished out a career-high four assists in the Tribe's win over Denver.

HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year starter at Christian Life Academy ... Graduated in 2004 ... Led her team to the Louisiana Class AA State championship as a junior and a senior ... Her senior season team posted a stellar 34-5 record ... During her four seasons CLA posted a 163-32 overall and 61-3 record in conference including a perfect 14-0 as a senior ... Garnered second team All-State accolades as a senior ... As a junior, she averaged 5.8 points per game and 6.5 assists per game ... Posted 8.6 points per game and 7.3 assists per game as a sophomore and was named District Defensive MVP as a freshman ... Named to the All-District team all four seasons at CLA ... Member of the honor roll and graduated with honors.

PERSONAL: Born on March 5, 1986 ... Daughter of Randy and L.A. Alford ... Major is undecided.