Coach White says - "Melissa, a redshirt freshman, has had a solid fall and will be looking to break into the starting lineup for the spring. Her strong backhand and desire to win will be the tools that propel Melissa to the level of success she seeks. An unbelievably hard worker on the court with a level of determination that never gives up, I am looking for great things in the next year for Melissa."
Rice - Fall 2003: Won her first collegiate tennis match with a 6-2, 6-1 decision against Velvet Canada of Texas A&M... Posted a three-match win streak in which she did not lose a game in five-consecutive sets.
2002-03: Did not compete.
High School: 2002 graduate of Second Baptist High School... Was a four-year starter and letterwinner for coach Sam Glass and the Eagles... Named the Eagles’ MVP all four years she competed... Served as team captain.
Personal: Full Name: Melissa Christina Back. Birthdate: Sept. 30, 1983, at Hilton Head, S.C. Parents: Manfred and Maria Elena Back, Houston. College: Baker.