Montinique Nixon Class: Sophomore Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA High School: Green Run HS Height: 6-2 Position: Center Major: Chemistry

2006-07 Season
Played in all 29 games for the Lady Owls, starting on four occasions...led the team with 29 blocks on the season...was the team's leading rebounder in five games...averaged 3.9 points, 1.0 block, and 4.9 rebounds per game...her 89 defensive rebounds was good for second on the team...pulled down a career-high 13 boards versus Jacksonville (1/18/07) and matched that total versus Campbell (2/8/07)...blocked a career-best three shots versus Lipscomb (1/7/07)...scored a career-high 11 points versus North Florida (1/20/07).

Prep Career
Came to Kennesaw State after a successful career at Green Run High School in South Hampton Roads, Va. ...was named team Most Valuable Player and won the Coaches Award in her senior year...was awarded the Best Defensive Player Award in her junior season...averaged eight points and 10.1 rebounds a game last year...finished her junior season with 101 blocks.

Personal
Was born Montinique Renee Nixon on December 9, 1987 in Portsmith, Va. ...is the daughter of Linda and Monty Nixon...has three siblings, Wayne Welcome (24), Kira Welcome (22) and Monty Nixon (17)...is a Chemistry major.