South Alabama women's basketball coach Rick Pietri announced Wednesday the signing of junior college guards Mansa El and Mary Nixon.
El, of Tallahassee Community College, and Nixon, of Gulf Coast Community College, are the third and fourth members of the Jaguars' 2010 recruiting class, joining Taylor Ammons and Ronneka Robertson.
The 5-9 El helped TCC to a 20-9 finish and No. 12 national ranking. She led the team with 13.5 points per game, 52 three-pointers and 68 assists. She played at North Texas as a freshman.
"She is a player who has already demonstrated that she can score with the basketball, both from beyond the arc and off the dribble," Pietri said. "She is a strong, solid athlete who can cover and defend."
The 5-9 Nixon was a key reserve who helped GCCC to a 32-1 finish and a national title. She averaged 5.4 points and 4.1 rebounds.
"She is a very long, athletic player who is known for her defensive prowess covering perimeter players," Pietri said.