2018-2019:Anastasia Willis was an Honorable Mention All-West Division selection this year. Willis led the Lady Jackets in rebounding at 7.5 per game, good for 6th overall in the ASC. She also averaged 9.5 points per game starting in all 26 games for Howard Payne. Willis pulled down a career high 15 rebounds versus Hardin-Simmons this year. She was named to the ASC Distinguished Scholar-Athlete Team and was an Academic All-Conference selection.

2017-2018: Starting in 19 of 25 games played, Willis led the team in rebounding at 6.1 per game along with scoring 7.7 points per game. Had a season high 19 points versus Texas Lutheran and had a season high 15 rebounds versus Sul Ross State later in the season. Was an Academic All-Conference selection.

2016-2017: Started 1 of 12 games played in for HPU. Scored a season high eight points versus Schreiner and grabbed a season high six rebounds that same game.

High School: A native of San Antonio, Texas, Willis graduated from Earl Warren High School in 2016. She played three years of varsity athletics, competing in basketball and cross country. Anastasia was also recognized as a three time Academic All-District first team selection. 

Personal: Anastasia is the daughter of Kraig and Mary Jane Tatum and she has four siblings. She is majoring in psychology.