A Record-Breaking Season Lady Bisons Dominate the Nets In a winning season, the Lady Bisons were strong competitors in the Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference . The team showed promise from the beginning of their preseason schedule. They beat College of the Ozarks in a scrimmage, then continued the winning momentum with a 78-62 victory over their first season opponent, Philander Smith. Awin over Northeastern 0 klahoma in the third game of the season started a six-game winning streak. Lone senior Kymm Alexander, who led the team in scoring, was accredited with having spurred the Lady Bisons ' success. According to Coach Greg Harnden, "A major part of our winning was due to Kymm's ability and leadership. She is one of the hardest workers that I have had. She is always trying to improve her game, especially her shooting. " Alexander had a 67 percent career shooting average. She also set an AIC record by h itting 21 of 22 free throws. This year, she brought her average to an 88 percent success rate shooting free throws. Alexander was also Harding's first female basketball player to receive All-America recognition. Following her selection to the NAIA 1992-93 honor squad, Harnden said she earned the honor by breaking almost every scoring record at Harding. Alexander holds records in career points, single season points, single game points, most field goals, and most assists. Alexander said of her college basketball career, "I have had a wonderful basketball experience and have loved every minute of it." The Lady Bisons ' success can also be attributed to team members Bridgett Benson, Jama Fullerton and Angie Fouts . Benson, the Lady Bisons ' second leading scorer, showed great ability on the court. "Bridget is the best freshman in the conference, " Harnden said. "Her speed and agility have helped keep the game exciting. " He credited point guard Jama Fullerton with excellence in "running the show." Harnden also said that freshman starter Angie Fouts ' performance was a "pleasant surprise ," and that she provided excellent defense . With their talent on the court, the Lady Bisons proved to be a difficult opponent. "Based on our non-conference showing and our success in the AIC, this has been the best year overall for the Lady Bisons ," Harnden said. "The team play was more exciting and entertaining than ever. " - Jamie Martin S~ASON AT A GLANCE UAM 86-61 ATU 60-81 Ozarks 54~69 ]BU 99-59 OBU 74--72 The Lac() ' Bisons take the hall down the court . The team smashed j ohn Brown Unil'ers i(F by a score of 99-59. Photo by fason Bu11 . Women's Basketball 262~~~~~-=-~ Sports AC 81-66 SAU 66-62 UAM 67-6i ATU 56-79 Ozarks 72-73 Mindy Mi11phy sprints toward the hoop , keeping one f oot ahead of her challanger. T71e Lady Bisons beat A rkansas College8166 in conference play. Photo by Jason Burt. JBU 74-60 OBU 79-67 AC 68-71 SAU 90-52
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