It was a humbling experience for freshman guard Jasmyne Harris when she realized she would be starting for the first time in her collegiate career against the Memphis Tigers.
Less than 20 minutes before the game, head coach Ronald Hughey announced that Harris would start. For her first season in college, Harris worked as hard as she could to prove herself. Finally, it had paid off.
“It’s time,” Hughey said. “She’s proved herself. She’s proved herself off the bench. She’s ready when her name is called. She has grown and it was time.”
Harris went on to lead the Cougars with 19 points and helped the team come within inches of victory in their 66-65 loss.