2015-2016 Lady Statesmen Women's Basketball Roster

Michael Wade
Elisabetta Zengaro
Elisabetta Zengaro
Elisabetta Zengaro
Elisabetta Zengaro
Elisabetta Zengaro
Elisabetta Zengaro
Elisabetta Zengaro
Elisabetta Zengaro

42 Becca Ruckes

  • Position Center
  • Height 6-0
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Ripley, Miss.
  • Highschool Ripley HS
  • Prev School Ripley HS

Biography

2015-16 GSC Winter Academic Honor Roll
2014-15 GSC Winter Academic Honor Roll
2013-14 GSC Winter Academic Honor Roll

Career:
Played in 80 games for the Lady Statesmen...scored 366 points for an average of 4.9 points per game.

2015-2016 (Senior): Played in 29 games with 29 starts...averaged nine points and 5.8 rebounds per game...went 107-of-239 from the floor for 44.8 percent...also had 22 assists, 33 blocks (6th GSC) and 24 steals...scored in double figures in 12-of-29 games, recording 19 points North Alabama (1.2.16), 18 points against Christian Brothers (12.10.15) and at North Alabama (2.13.16)...collected 11 rebounds against Harding (11.27.15) and West Georgia 1.23.16)...made nine field goals on 16 attempts vs. North Alabama (1.2.16)...had three blocked shots against No. 14 Union (1.28.16)...helped lead the Lady Statesmen to their 16th Gulf South Conference Women's Basketball Championship with 69-63 overtime win over nationally ranked Union University (3.5.16).

2014-2015 (Junior): Played in 20 games at forward...averaged 4.9 points and 2.4 rebounds...saw season cut short due to injuries...scored 98 points on the year...turned in a season-high 15 points at Valdosta State (2.7)...scored 14 points at Shorter (1.12) and 13 at Union (12.13)...season-high seven rebounds versus Shorter (1.12)..blocked a season-best three shots versus Paine College (11.25.14).

2013-2014 (Sophomore): Played in 30 games for the Lady Statesmen...help guide DSU to its 25th NCAA South Region tournament appearance...averaged 6.0 points per game and 2.5 rebounds per game...Recorded five blocked shots, ten steals, and six assists on the year...career-high 24 points against Selma (11.12.13)...season-high eight rebounds against Belhaven (11.26.13).

2012-2013 (Freshman): Helped guide Delta State to a 21-10 record, a regular season GSC title and the NCAA Sweet 16...played in 30 games for the Lady Statesmen, averaging 3.7 points and 3.3 rebounds...scored a career-high 16 points in her first game as a Lady Statesmen versus Selma University (11.12.12)...career-high 11 rebounds versus West Georgia (1.19.13).

Prep: Prepped at Ripley High School under the direction of head coach Katie Bates...help lead the Lady Tigers to three straight MHSAA 3A championship game appearances, including a state championship her junior season...averaged 12.8 points and 8.6 rebounds her junior season...Named 1-3A Player of the Year following a 15 point and 7.8 rebound average during her senior season...participated in the prestigious Mississippi/Alabama All-Star game...named All-District 1-3A all four seasons of her high school career...also lettered in volleyball and track.

Personal: Rebecca Alister Ruckes...Born July 2, 1994...daughter of Louis and Tammy Ruckes and Ada Fay Ruckes...has two sisters, Kaitland and Dakota...majoring in athletic training.

Statistics

Season Statistics

Season Statistics

No statistics available for this season.

Career Statistics

There are no statistics available for this player.

Historical Player Information

  • 42

    2012-2013Freshman

    Center
    6'0"
    42
  • 42

    2013-2014Sophomore

    Center
    6'0"
    42
  • 42

    2014-2015Junior

    Center
    6'0"
    42
  • 42

    2015-2016Senior

    Center
    6'0"
    42