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After starting the season 2-2, West Liberty went on an
incredible roll, winning 23 of its last 26 games. The 'Toppers dominated
play, going 17-1 in the conference before rolling through WVIAC
tournament play. In a rematch of last year’s championship game,
the 'Toppers claimed an impressive 72-46 win over Glenville State.
Unfortunately, the season came to a halt in the NCAA East Regional as
West Liberty dropped a heartbreaking 90-84 overtime game to
Pitt-Johnstown.
Individual awards were numerous as Kotova claimed conference MVP honors
and Dedo was selected as the Tournament MVP. Besides Kotova, NCAA assist
leader Adrianne Harlow also received a berth on the WVIAC First Team.
Dedo was a second team selection and all three were also All-Tournament
selections. Harlow won her third consecutive Heart and Hustle Award
while Bohus was honored as the Red Hartman Award winner. Besides Harlow’s
national assist statistical title, Kotova led the nation in blocked
shots and the team led the entire NCAA in three-point field goals made
per game (8.33). In addition, 'Topper Head
Coach Lynn Ullom, was honored as the "West Virginia College
Coach of the Year" (all sports), becoming the first coach of a
women's sports team to earn the prestigious award.
Freshmen Ashlea Bland, Dana
Levendoski, and Kelly West all
played big roles in the 'Toppers' success posting excellent individual
numbers in their first season. Fellow freshmen Allison
Bell, Lauren Hills, Tara
Johnson, Sarah Kuhn, and Stacey
Moore gained valuable minutes and will be counted upon in the
future.
As usual, the Lady 'Toppers must sadly say goodbye to three talented seniors,
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