NCAA Tournament 2001 - Arkansas Lady Razorbacks




Arkansas Lady Razorbacks
RECORD: 20-13  REGION: West  SEED: 9
COACH: Gary Blair  CONFERENCE: SEC
RESULTS| MESSAGE BOARD

Road to the Final Four.............................................................................................

PREVIOUS GAMES
DATE OPPONENT ROUND RESULT
March 17, 2001 Baylor 1st Round W 68 - 59
March 19, 2001 Duke 2nd Round L 75 - 54


Overview
The Razorbacks finished 6-8 in the SEC (19-12 overall), but a sub-.500 conference record is no longer grounds for dismissal from the NCAA Tournament. Coach Gary Blair's team, No. 32 in the latest RPI, has overcome long odds before, getting to the Final Four (and becoming the highest seed ever to make the trip) several years ago as a No. 9 seed. Arkansas scored more 3-pointers than any team in the SEC, and the Lady Razorbacks will need to knock them down to stay alive in the postseason.

Player to Watch
Wendi Willits shoots 40 percent from beyond the arc and averages 13 points and 2.7 3-pointers per game.

Roster
NO. PLAYER                   POS    HT    YRS    HOMETOWN
 33  Amy Wright                G     5-7    JR    Williamsburg, IN
11  Sarah Lundberg            F     6-2    FR    Prairie Grove, AR
12  Kiesha Beard              C     6-3    FR    Houston, TX
20  Wendi Willits             G     5-8    SR    Fort Cobb, OK
21  India Lewis               G     5-5    SO    Siloam Springs, AR
22  Dana Cherry               G     5-8    SO    Pine Bluff, AR
24  Shameka Christon          F     6-1    FR    Hot Springs, AR
25  Lonniya Bragg             G     5-11   SR    Arkadelphia, AR
31  Carla Rhodes              G     5-8    JR    Hackett, AR
33  Celia Anderson            F     6-1    SR    Little Rock, AR
35  Shanna Harmon             F     6-2    FR    Norman, OK
44  Lakishia Harper           F     5-10   SO    Amarillo, TX
45  Katrina Nesby             C     6-4    FR    West Memphis, AR
52  Joy Oakley                F     6-0    JR    Hot Springs, AR

Notable Numbers
Arkansas is just 6-7 on the road this season.

Tournament history
NCAA Tournament Bids: 6
NCAA Tournament Record: 9-6
Final Four Appearances: 1
NCAA Tournament Championships: None
Best NCAA Tournament Finish: 1998, Final Four
Last NCAA Appearance: 1998, lost to Tennessee, Final Four

LAST 5 GAMES
OPPONENT RESULT
@ GeorgiaL, 63-44
@ FloridaW, 78-69
Mississippi StW, 94-76
MississippiW, 82-64
@ AuburnL, 68-60


Send this story to a friend | Most sent stories
GO TO REGION  
GO TO REGION  
GO TO REGION  
GO TO REGION  

Arkansas rewarded with at-large bid

SEC tournament results

Kelly Miller tabbed SEC Player of Year

video
 Arkansas' Amy Wright kicks the ball out to Dana Cherry for the jumper.
avi: 978 k
RealVideo: 56.6 | ISDN | T1

 Wendi Willits hits the 3-pointer against the Bears.
avi: 905 k
RealVideo: 56.6 | ISDN | T1

 Lonniya Bragg shows her leaping ability by making the layup.
avi: 1018 k
RealVideo: 56.6 | ISDN | T1

 Amy Wright moves into the lane and nails the layup.
avi: 1308 k
RealVideo: 56.6 | ISDN | T1