This February, as the country recognizes Black History Month, LMU Athletics is celebrating and documenting those who made us great.

In collaboration with the LMU Office of Black Student Services, we will pay tribute to alumni by sharing short interviews and recognizing individuals at upcoming men's and women's basketball games. In our interviews, former student-athletes reflect on their time at LMU, provide advice to current Lions and share what Black History Month means to them personally. This week, we will recognize former women's basketball star Adrianne Slaughter, who will be recognized at the women's basketball game on Friday, February 15^th.
 
Adrianne Slaughter
 
Sport- Women's Basketball
Years- 2000 - 2004
Hometown- Denver, Co
Occupation- Finance Manager
 
Career Highlights: Slaughter started in every game in all of her four seasons at LMU and holds LMU's All-Time Record for games started with 118. She is among one of LMU's leading scorers, as she compiled 1,231 points during her tenure. Slaughter was named the WCC Defender of the Year her junior season and was also the conference's leading shot blocker. The Denver native still holds 12 records in LMU's All-Time Record Book. 
 
What do you miss most about this University? 
I miss the campus because LMU is one of the most beautiful campuses in the country. 

If you could give the current student-athletes any piece of advice, what would it be?
To be thankful of your experience as a student athlete because there are so many great things that you learn that are really helpful tools as an adult. Really enjoy it because being an adult is a lot harder.
 
What was your favorite university or athletic event you've attended since your graduated and what made it special to you? 
 The 2017 LMU Athletic Hall of Fame induction because that was the year I was inducted.
 
What are you grateful for?
 I am grateful for my amazing lifelong friends that I made during my time at LMU.  
 
What does Black History Month mean to you?
Black History month to me, means a time to focus on and be thankful for all of the black people who have done amazing things and have paved a way for all of us.
 
What occupies your time now?
Now my time is occupied by my 10-year-old daughter Anaiya, family friends and work.