Melissa Harper Class: Senior Hometown: Peoria, Ariz. High School: Peoria Height: 6-0 Position: MB

GENERAL

Having made her mark in 2007, Harper will be looking to increase her success during her third season with the Lady Buffs.

2007

Harper's role as a dominant middle blocker was greatly increased in her second year with the team. She appeared in all 43 matches and racked up 479 kills, averaging 3.37 kills per game. Her match percentage of .786 against Panhandle State on Aug. 24 tied for ninth on the WTAMU match percentage list. She also tied with Julie Myatt for ninth in attack percentage in a season, with .356. She led the LSC in hitting percentage. Harper was chosen as the Lone Star Conference MVP and was named to the LSC all-Conference first team.

2006

Harper appeared in 26 matches during her freshman campaign and contributed 76 kills in 183 chances for an average of 1.46 kills per game. She piled up 39 total blocks on the year, five solo and 34 block assists and enjoyed an outstanding performance in only her collegiate match against Harding on Aug. 26, collecting a season-high 10 kills with three blocks.

HIGH SCHOOL

Harper attended Peoria (Ariz.) High and played for head coach Robin McDowell as a middle blocker. She was honored as an all-State Honorable Mention, first team all-Region and Team MVP in 2005.