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OTTAWA, Kan. - Ottawa University’s women’s basketball program has announced the signing of Jessica Christman for the 2010-2011 season. She is from Lecompton, Kan. and attends Perry-Lecompton High School.

“I’m thrilled Jess has decided to continue her academic and basketball careers at OU.
Jess is a passionate and hard nose player that I envision developing into a solid role player with-in year or so,” said OU head coach Bruce Tate. “Her willingness to put in the time and do want it takes to improve her game will be an asset to our program. She’s an under-size front liner that has found ways to get it done to help her team succeed.”

Christman, a 5’9” forward, lettered two years in basketball, four in volleyball, one in softball and one in track for the Kaws. She was a Lawrence Journal World All-Area first team selection, earned honorable mention all-league and was named to the Jefferson County North All-Tournament Team. During her senior season, Christman was 77-215 from the floor for 37 percent, shot 75 percent from the free throw line (62-of-83), averaged 9.4 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. She had 66 offensive and 116 defensive rebounds, tallied 30 steals, 10 blocks and 13 assists.

“Jess has a true up-side with her game, is a person of great character with an outstanding personality,” said Tate. “I’m looking forward to help with her growth these next four years.”

Christman is the daughter of Darin and Patricia Christman and plans to major in elementary education.