2008-09: Selected to the Second Team All-LSC North Division...played in 19 games while making 18 starts...missed eight games due to an injury...third on the team in scoring with 12.3 points per game and assists with 41...second in rebounds with 6.9 rebounds per game...recorded four double-doubles on the season...scored in double digits in 12 games including 15 or more points in seven games...had a season-high 24 points in at home against Central Oklahoma on February 2, 2009 and at UCO on February 19, 2009...recorded a career-high six steals versus Molloy College at the 2008 San Diego Surf ‘N’ Slam Tournament on December 30, 2008...selected to the Lone Star Conference North Division Commissioner’s Honor Roll.
2007-08: Was an honorable mention All-LSC South Division performer as a sophomore...scored at a clip of 12.3 points per game and pulled down 5.3 rebounds per game...also dished out 2.7 assists per game, swiped 38 steals, and played a team-high 35.2 minutes per game...reached double figures in points in 13 games and scored 20 or more points on four occasions...posted a double-double (22 points/10 rebounds) in the Pioneers’ season-opening 86-82 loss vs. Missouri Western on Nov. 16, 2007...tallied a career-high 30 points in a 79-73 loss to Southeastern Oklahoma State on Nov. 29, 2007...chosen for the 2008 LSC Commissioner’s Honor Roll.
2006-07: Played in 21 - and started 19 - of the Pioneers’ games during her freshman season…chosen as the 2006-07 LSC South Division Freshman of the Year, the first player in the history of TWU basketball to earn that distinction…was an honorable mention selection to the 2006-07 All-Lone Star Conference Women’s Basketball team…averaged 9.5 points per game, the second most on the team…also tied for second on the squad with an average of 5.6 rebounds per game…led the Pioneers in minutes per game (28.4) and steals (43)…her 43 assists were the third-highest total on the TWU roster… totaled a season-high 18 points in the Pioneers’ season-opening 70-52 win at St. Edward’s on November 17, 2006…recorded two double-doubles (points and rebounds)…pulled down a season-high 14 rebounds on February 20, 2007, at Abilene Christian.
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated with honors from Plano (TX) Senior High School in 2006…four-year letterwinner for the Lady Wildcats…as a freshman in 2002-03 she was honorable mention All-District 9-5A and the MVP of the Highland Park tournament…in 2003-04 she was selected for the District 9-5A All-District second team and the All-Tournament teams at both the Birdville and Highland Park tournaments…earned first-team All-District 8-5A honors in 2004-05 and 2005-06…named to the 2005-06 TABC 5A All-Region 1 team…was the MVP of the 2005-06 Northeast Lions Tournament…nominated for the 2005-06 McDonald’s All-American team…also a member of the 2005-06 All-Collin County Girl’s Basketball team…played her club basketball for the Plano Lady Hotshots.
PERSONAL: Born May 9, 1988…the daughter of James and Sandra Durr…an interdisciplinary studies major…likes to have fun with her friends in her spare time.
DURR’S CAREER STATISTICS AT TWU
Getting to know Jessica...
Favorite Movie: Brown Sugar
Favorite Band: 3LW
Favorite TV: Dirty Jobs and Law and Order
Favorite Book: Ender’s Game by Orsen Scott Card
Favorite Food: Seafood
Favorite Pro Team: Denver Nuggets
Favorite Pro Athlete: Shaq
Best Advice: Always work hard.
Best player ever played against: Allison Hightower
Role Model: my sister, Tara
Most prized possession: Cell phone
Hobbies: Sleeping, eating, and hanging out with friends.
In ten years, I will be living a happy life.
