| Cara Gustafson |
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Freshman
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| Hometown:
Omaha, Neb.
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| High School:
Gretna
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| Height:
5-10
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| Position:
G
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| Experience:
HS
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At A Glance
Inked with the Bonnies in the fall of 2006 ... matured into an athletic, all-around player in high school, who can play either spot in the backcourt ... her ability to play at both ends of the floor will allow her the opportunity for immediate playing time this season.
High School
Four-year varsity starter, who helped navigate Gretna High School to four-straight district championships, a state semifinal appearance last season and a state championship in 2005 ... compiled career numbers of 10.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.2 steals and 4.6 assists per game ... as a senior, she was voted the Class B Player of the Year by the Metro Basketball Coaches Association after filling the stat sheet with 11.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.2 steals and 4.8 assists per contest ... three-year All-Conference selection ... following her final campaign at Gretna, she was picked to the Class B All-State first team, the Lincoln Journal Star's All-Class All-State second team and the Omaha World Herald's All-Class All-State third team ... her 45 percent clip from behind the arc ranked second in Class B in 2006 ... voted MVP of her team in her final two seasons ... helped steer the Dragons to a 43-game win streak beginning in 2005 that extended into the 2006 season ... after her freshman season on the court, she was named the Gatorade Rookie of the Year.
Personal
Born on January 31, 1989 ... daughter of Michelle and Bryan Gustafson .... has a younger brother, Jared (16) ... recorded a 4.0 GPA en route to being named Gretna High School's senior class valedictorian ... was a member of the National Honor Society ... participated in softball and track throughout her high school career ... was an active member in her community's youth basketball league ... played four years for the Cornhusker Shooting Stars AAU team ... hopes to pursue a career in physical therapy or dermatology ... undecided on a major.
| CAREER HIGHS |
| Points | 13 | at Kent State (Nov. 11, 2007) |
| Rebounds | 7 | Twice |
| Assists | 4 | Twice |
| Blocks | 1 | vs. Fordham (Jan. 23, 2008) |
| Steals | 3 | vs. Binghamton (Nov. 17, 2007) |
| Field Goals | 5 | at Kent State (Nov. 11, 2007) |
| Field Goals Attempted | 9 | Twice |
| Free Throws | 4 | at Bowling Green (Nov. 24, 2007) |
| Free Throws Attempted | 6 | vs. Albany (Nov. 13, 2007) |
| 3-Pt Field Goals | 3 | at Kent State (Nov. 11, 2007) |
| 3-Pt Field Goals Attempted | 4 | at Kent State (Nov. 11, 2007) |
| Minutes | 33 | at Kent State (Nov. 11, 2007) |
| CARA GUSTAFSON'S CAREER STATISTICS |
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| Year | G/GS | Min/Avg | FG-A | Pct | 3PT-A | Pct | FT-A | Pct | Reb | Ast | TO | Blk | St | Pts | Avg |
| 07-08 | 30-6 | 691/23.0 | 38-110 | .345 | 11-32 | .344 | 17-37 | .459 | 98 | 31 | 30 | 1 | 30 | 104 | 3.5 |
| Tot. | 30-6 | 691/23.0 | 38-110 | .345 | 11-32 | .344 | 17-37 | .459 | 98 | 31 | 30 | 1 | 30 | 104 | 3.5 |
