COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou Women’s Basketball head coach Robin Pingeton announced the addition of Old Dominion University transfer Skylah Travis on Thursday. Travis, a 6-foot-3 center from Weldon, N.C., will have four years of eligibility remaining after spending her true freshman season (2020-21) with the Monarchs. She did not make an appearance in any games because of an injury.
“We are thrilled to have Skylah joining our family,” said Pingeton. “Her athleticism, versatility and dynamic skill set, along with her passion for the game make her a really exciting addition to our roster for the next four years. Skylah’s authenticity, energy and humility are invaluable qualities that we know will have an instant impact on the court, in the locker room and in our family.”
Travis earned District 1 Player of the Year and North Carolina All-State honors in 2019-20 after leading Weldon High School to the Class 1A championship game while averaging 20.7 points, 10.6 rebounds, 5.1 steals, 3.9 blocks and 4.9 assists per game. Travis lifted her team to the state championship game after sinking a game-winner in the semifinals to beat Bishop McGuinness. As a junior in 2018-19, Travis led Weldon to the State Tournament while averaging 17.0 points and 10.0 rebounds per game.
Travis is the fifth member of a talented group of Mizzou newcomers for the 2021-22 season. She joins signees Kiya Dorroh, Izzy Higginbottom, Sarah Linthacum and Da’Necia Trusty.
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