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Samford Women's Basketball
 

 
 

  Monica Maxwell

Monica Maxwell

Player Profile

Class:
RS Junior

Hometown:
Harvest, Ala.

High School:
Sparkman HS

Height:
5-8

Position:
Guard

Birthdate:
07/22/1987

Experience:
2L

The prototypical two-guard . . . is an outstanding 3-point shooter and has great vision of the floor . . . a tremendous passer . . . has the potential to be an All-Conference player

Sophomore (2007-08): One of only two players to start all 32 games . . . ranked second on the team in scoring (10.7 ppg.) and fourth in rebounding (3.9 rpg.) . . . second on the team in blocks with 15 . . . scored in double figures 19 times . . . led the team with eight points and six rebounds in the season-opener at fifth-ranked LSU . . . shared the team lead with 10 points in the win over Alabama . . . scored 14 points against Princeton . . . scored 14 points against East Tennessee . . . scored nine points at Florida Atlantic . . . scored 10 points and pulled down seven rebounds at New Orleans . . . scored 10 points and pulled down five rebounds against Jacksonville State . . . scored 13 points against Murray State . . . led the team with 14 points and eight rebounds at Florida State . . . scored 16 points against Lipscomb . . . scored 14 points, pulled down seven rebounds and dished out seven assists at Tennessee-Martin . . . scored 16 points against Tennessee State . . . scored 12 points against Tennessee Tech . . . scored 12 points against Austin Peay . . . scored 12 points and dished out a career-high eight assists at Tennessee State . . . scored a career-high 21 points against Eastern Illinois . . . scored 18 points against Morehead State . . . scored 18 points against Eastern Kentucky . . . scored 17 points at Tennessee Tech . . . scored 17 points at Southeast Missouri . . . scored 11 points at Eastern Illinois . . . scored nine points in OVC Tournament win over Eastern Kentucky.

Freshman (2006-07): Saw action in 30 games, including one start . . . led the team with 12 points in collegiate debut at Alabama . . . scored 14 points at Memphis . . . scored nine points at Georgia State . . . scored 10 points and pulled down five rebounds at Iowa . . . had six rebounds at Troy . . . scored 10 points at Tennesse-Martin . . . scored eight points at Eastern Illinois . . . scored 13 points against Austin Peay . . . scored 10 points against Eastern Illinois . . . scored eight points against Tennessee Tech in the first round of the OVC Tournament . . . scored seven points in OVC Semifinals versus Southeast Missouri.

Medical Redshirt (2005-06): Redshirted after having shoulder surgery prior to the season

High School: Played on back-to-back state championship teams at Sparkman High School . . . won the 3-Point Award and was named MVP of her team . . . named to All-Area, All-Region and All-County teams . . . received the Playmaker Award.

Personal: Born July 22, 1987 . . . daughter of Bruce T. Maxwell, Jr., and Dannie R. Maxwell . . . majoring in sociology.

CAREER HIGHS
Points: 21, vs. Eastern Illinois, Feb. 2, 2008
Rebounds: 8, at Florida State, Dec. 27, 2007
Assists: 8, at Tennessee State, Jan. 31, 2008

ONE-ON-ONE WITH MAXWELL
My earliest sports memory was: when I took off trying to score at the wrong basket.
For me to improve as a player I need to: be mentally strong and have confidence.
My parents were right when they said: you'll get out of it what you put in it.
My biggest frustration has been: admitting when I am wrong.
I have to admit, I am really good at: making people laugh.
The hardest thing I have ever done is: run the mile and a half.
My worst fear is: failing.
My roommates think I am: silly and goofy.
My teammates think I am: feisty.
Nobody believes me when I tell them I: wear dresses.
Favorite sport besides basketball: soccer.
Favorite place to eat: Outback.
Favorite food: Macaroni and Cheese.
Favorite holiday: Thanksgiving.



 

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