Christine Rathke Class: Sophomore Hometown: Franklin, Wis. High School: Franklin Height: 5-8 Position: Guard Birthdate: 07/04/1982

Season Outlook: Will be backup point guard to Porter … had impressive freshman season … excellent three-point and free-throw shooter … led the team in assists coming off the bench.

2000-01: Played in all 27 games, starting one, against Austin Peay (1.6.01) … in that lone start, scored a career-high 20 points and added three rebounds, five assists and four steals … named OVC Rookie of the Week (1.8.01) after Austin Peay performance … tied for fifth on the team in scoring (6.6) … dished out a team-high 71 assists (2.6/game) … knocked down 15 three-pointers, third on the team … made an impressive 84.7% of free-throw attempts … averaged eight points per game in conference action … had a career high five steals against Mississippi Valley State (12.30.00) and Murray State (2.8.01) … logged a career-high 29 minutes of game action against UT-Martin (2.10.01).

Prep Career: 2000 graduate of Franklin High ... named CNI newspaper Player of the Year in 1999 and 2000 ... holds school scoring record with 1,561 points ... named All-Area and All-State honorable mention ... her team was the state runner-up in 1999 ... participated in volleyball and softball a FHS.

Personal: Born 7.4.82 ... daughter of Tom and Barbara Rathke ... undecided on college major … would like to become a kindergarten teacher ... had two sisters graduate from Wisconsin-Whitewater … one of four Otahkians from the state of Wisconsin.