“Hailey did what Hailey does.”
Coach Molly Miller would often deliver that understated comment after the Drury Lady Panthers’ won another game and smashed another record during the last two seasons.
The all-encompassing phrase was delivered with a smile -- and with the confidence that everyone who followed Drury women’s basketball knew exactly what Hailey Diestelkamp did when she stepped on a basketball court.
The All-American did everything that was needed to lead the Lady Panthers to a 67-1 record in that magical time span, including 32-0 this season.
She averaged 21.