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WVIAC
Coach of the Year Lynn Ullom’s squad keys to success were their
normal blend of man-to-man defense, transition offense, three-point
shooting, and scoring balance.
Despite the team’s customary slow start (3-3) and the
mid-season loss of All-WVIAC post player Erica
Bevington, the Lady Toppers won 20 of its last 24 games to finish
the campaign 23-7, equaling a school record for wins in a season.
The 'Toppers dominated the WVIAC statistical categories finishing first
in the conference in scoring offense (75.0), field goal percentage
(45.1), assists (21.7), assist-turnover ratio (1.16), three-point field
goal percentage (37.4), and three-point field goals made per game
(8.2).
Individually, 'Topper point-guard Adrianne Harlow claimed a NCAA
Division II National assist title (8.0 apg) and the WVIAC’s
three-point field goal percentage title (44.6%).
All-East Region post player Kelly Easton had another outstanding
year, finishing third in the nation in field goal percentage (63.8).
Easton (14.7) led the team in scoring and was joined in double
figures by Bohus (10.8), Harlow (10.8), Candy
Williams (10.7), and Dedo (10.2).
West Liberty also got big contributions from athletic defenders Holly
Bock, Tyra Conaway, and
three-point threat Shay Glauser.
Newcomers Lindsay Mast and
Val
Miyares also provided key depth.
Sadly, the Lady 'Toppers again suffer key graduation losses, saying
goodbye to standouts Erica Bevington, Kelly Easton, Candy Williams,
Tyra Conaway, and Holly Bock.
Their contributions to the program will be sorely missed.
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