"Practicing hard is a choice. Watching extra film is a choice. Lifting weights, being coachable, and going to class are a choice. Your choices here are going to force me to either play you, or sit you on the bench. You’ll get exactly what you want." (Pat Summitt)
We are heartbroken to hear of the passing of former Mystics player Nikki McCray-Penson.
A 2x Olympian, Nikki lit up every room she walked in.
We send our deepest condolences to her family.
Remembering #LVFL Nikki McCray-Penson
• 1994 SEC Player of the Year
• 1995 SEC Player of the Year
• 1,572 Career Points as a Lady Vol
• 5x SEC Champion
• 2x All-American
• 3x WNBA All-Star
• 2x Olympic Gold Medalist
• 2012 @WBHOF inductee
A Lady Vol Legend 🧡
We are deeply saddened by the passing of two-time Olympic gold medalist Nikki McCray-Penson.
Our sister & our friend, Nikki was more than a champion.
USA Basketball extends its condolences to the McCray & Penson families in this difficult time.
Our program, our sport and most importantly her family lost an amazing woman – mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend, coach, mentor – today.
Nikki McCray-Penson was part of our foundation and made us the program we are, one personal relationship at a time 💔
It is with the heaviest of heart I have to post this…..thank you my little sister, my friend, my foxhole partner, my teammate, my fast food snacker, my basketball junkie, my fellow Olympian, my gold medalist and now my angel. God’s got you now….suffer no more Nik Nik. ❤️deeply
Nikki McCray-Penson has died at the age of 51.
She was a two-time SEC POY at Tennessee, two-time Olympic gold medalist, three-time WNBA All-Star, and head coach at ODU and Mississippi State.
More on her legacy: https://t.co/IOdZcPONUk
5️⃣0️⃣ Years of #TitleIX ✨
Ohio State's 2021 Female Athlete of the Year
Adelaide Aquilla is a 4️⃣-time NCAA Champion, Olympian and NCAA record holder in the outdoor shot put, in addition to a volume of other accolades and championships.
🏃♀️: @adelaideaquilla | @OhioStateTFX5️⃣0️⃣ Years of #TitleIX ✨
Ohio State's 2021 Female Athlete of the Year
Adelaide Aquilla is a 4️⃣-time NCAA Champion, Olympian and NCAA record holder in the outdoor shot put, in addition to a volume of other accolades and championships.
🏃♀️: @adelaideaquilla | @OhioStateTFX5️⃣0️⃣ Years of #TitleIX ✨
Ohio State's 2021 Female Athlete of the Year
Adelaide Aquilla is a 4️⃣-time NCAA Champion, Olympian and NCAA record holder in the outdoor shot put, in addition to a volume of other accolades and championships.
🏃♀️: @adelaideaquilla | @OhioStateTFX5️⃣0️⃣ Years of #TitleIX ✨
Ohio State's 2021 Female Athlete of the Year
Adelaide Aquilla is a 4️⃣-time NCAA Champion, Olympian and NCAA record holder in the outdoor shot put, in addition to a volume of other accolades and championships.
🏃♀️: @adelaideaquilla | @OhioStateTFX5️⃣0️⃣ Years of #TitleIX ✨
Ohio State's 2021 Female Athlete of the Year
Adelaide Aquilla is a 4️⃣-time NCAA Champion, Olympian and NCAA record holder in the outdoor shot put, in addition to a volume of other accolades and championships.
🏃♀️: @adelaideaquilla | @OhioStateTFX5️⃣0️⃣ Years of #TitleIX ✨
Ohio State's 2021 Female Athlete of the Year
Adelaide Aquilla is a 4️⃣-time NCAA Champion, Olympian and NCAA record holder in the outdoor shot put, in addition to a volume of other accolades and championships.
🏃♀️: @adelaideaquilla | @OhioStateTFXC