University of Texas Arlington Athletics

A&M-Corpus Christi: Played in 53 games during her two years . . . Started 27 games, including all 26 during her sophomore year . . . Averaged 5.7 points, 2.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game . . . Scored a career high 24 points on 6-of-7 shooting from behind the arc in a victory over Gardner-Webb, setting the school record for 3-pointers in a game . . . Had 11 double figure scoring games in her career . . . Dished out a career best eight assists against Central Florida, Gardner-Webb and Texas-Pan American.

Waxahachie High School: Four year starter and letterwiner at WHS . . . Named District 10-4A MVP her junior and senior seasons . . . Garnered first team all-state laurels her senior season . . . Twice named to the first team TABC all-region team . . . Selected for the TABC and TGCA all star teams . . . Voted Sophomore of the Year . . . Named Newcomer of the Year as a freshman.

Personal: Full name is ShaKayla Javonne Hawkins . . . Born October 2, 1981 in Dallas . . . Daughter of Sandra Tatum and James Hawkins . . . Major is business at UTA . . . Sister, KaShayla, is a freshman on the Lady Mavs team . . . Hobbies include watching movies and going to the movies . . . Future plans are to get a good paying job . . . Nickname is Kayla.