(Madison, SD) – Senior Jessica VanLoy surpassed her 1000th career point at Dakota State University in the first half versus Jamestown last Friday night (February 1, 2008).  She became the fourth Lady T this season to pass this milestone, joining Laura Tewes, Angela Carr, and Maria Gengler.

Before entering in the Jamestown game, she needed eight points to surpass 1000 career points.  She netted in 12 points in the first half and finished with 16 points in #12 Lady T's road conference victory over Jamestown, 64-57.  For the game, VanLoy was 5 for 9 from the field, 2 for 4 from the three point range, and 4 for 6 at the charity stripe.  She also recorded seven rebounds, seven assists, and two blocks.

VanLoy, 5'10" forward from Wabasso, MN, scored 1018 points so far in her four year career at Dakota State University.  According to NAIA DakStats statistical website, she is 23rd in the nation in assists per game (4.87).  Jessica is the daughter of John and Susan VanLoy, and majoring in Exercise Science at Dakota State University.

The Lady T's (15-8, 7-2 DAC) will play their final conference weekend trip of the season on Friday and Saturday.  The Lady T's will travel to Rapid City, SD Friday night to take on South Dakota School of Mines at 5:30 pm (Mountain Time).  On Saturday afternoon, the Lady T's will make a stop in Spearfish, SD to face Black Hills State with the tipoff slated at 4:00 pm (Mountain Time).