2003: Had SIU's best indoor toss for the shot put with a mark of 47-4.25 ... placed second in the shot put at the MVC indoor championship meet, as well as sixth in the weight throw ... took second at the outdoor MVC championship meet with a throw of 45-07 ... named All-MVC for both indoor and outdoor seasons.

2002: Did not compete during the indoor season, but made a huge impact to the team during outdoors by winning the MVC shot put title, hitting the NCAA provisional standard by throwing 49-6.5 ... the toss places her fourth all-time in the shot put at SIU, just five inches behind current head coach Connie Price-Smith ... placed eighth in the hammer throw (138-0) and 13th in the discus (118-5) at the outdoor conference meet ... named All-MVC for the outdoor season.

1999-2001: Was a member of the Saluki basketball team who saw limited action as a freshman in seven games ... averaged 6.0 points and 3.4 rebounds in just 11.9 minutes per contest as a sophomore basketball player ... scored a career high 23 points versus Tennessee-Martin as a sophomore.

Belleville West HS: Was a two-year state qualifier in the shot put (98-99) and discus (96-97) ... was runner-up in the shot put her senior year with a heave of 45-3 ... received all-conference recognition in volleyball and basketball, and was honorable mention all-state in basketball ... named Athlete-of-the-Year as a senior, and Player-of-the-Year for volleyball as a sophomore and junior.

Personal: Majoring in Food Nutrition ... daughter of Fred and Linda Dancy and Greg Lawary ... born Sept. 19, 1981.