Collegiate sport teams added new members to their rosters annually. While these new members were often freshman, three members of the 2013-2014 Lady Bisons women’s basketball team transferred to Harding from other colleges. They all had to adapt to a new college environment and a new team. Even though they went through a huge change, each player agreed that it was an easy transition to be a part of the Harding basketball team.<\/p>\n
Junior Jackie Bacon transferred to Harding from Avila University in Kansas City, Mo., because she was ready for a change with basketball and her college experience in general.<\/p>\n
“The Christian atmosphere was something that really attracted me to Harding right off the bat,” Bacon said. “In addition to that, the women’s basketball team had a good reputation. After meeting the girls for the first time, I knew it was something I wanted to be a part of.”<\/p>\n
Bacon also said she loved the support that the Harding community gave to the basketball teams.<\/p>\n
“I love how much support we get from the students and fans,” Bacon said. “The Rhodes Rowdies do a great job of creating a fun and motivating atmosphere at games, and I look forward to playing in front of them for the next two years.”<\/p>\n
Bacon said the biggest difference for her was the intense and competitive practices at Harding. The basketball practices brought the team together and the girls learned to support one another.<\/p>\n
“I love that all of us challenge each other every day in practice,” Bacon said. “We aren’t afraid to play aggressively and make each other better.”<\/p>\n
Senior Tanja Steed, who transferred to Harding from Utah State, said the girls on the team were like sisters to each other.<\/p>\n
“They care about each other and always want each other to improve each day to better ourselves,” Steed said. “But being so close means we play as a team and not individually like other teams I have played on. We are a family here.”<\/p>\n
Junior Lauren Crenshaw transferred to Harding from Oklahoma Baptist University. She said that the transition was easy for her, and her teammates were very open and accepting.<\/p>\n
“The coaches are very loving and they care about you as people, not just as basketball players,” Crenshaw said. “It’s like a big family.”<\/p>\n
All of the girls agreed that that the transition to Harding was a great one. They not only found their family through the basketball team, but they became a part of the Harding family. They also loved the Christian atmosphere and the immediate acceptance that they felt from their team.<\/p>\n
“The Christian atmosphere at Harding is unlike anything I’ve ever been around before,” Bacon said. “Everyone I have come across is very friendly and helpful. So far, I have really enjoyed my experience here,” Bacon said.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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