By Maegan Green<\/p>\n
Dyanna Prater (\u201913) is a guard and team captain of the women\u2019s basketball team.\u00a0 She leads the team in points per game, field goal percentage, and steals.<\/p>\n
The Lady Blazers recently played their first Capital Athletic Conference game of the season.\u00a0 Although Prater contributed a single-game, career high 21 points, the Blazers lost toSalisbury57-48.\u00a0 The 21 points scored by Prater tops her previous personal best of 20 points she put up against CAC rivalWesleyCollegelast season.<\/p>\n
Prater is a consummate leader of the team.\u00a0 \u201cIt feels really good being a leader,\u201d said Prater. \u201cAt times it can be stressful, because everyone is looking up to you so there is a lot more pressure to work harder.\u201d<\/p>\n
Although the Lady Blazers have not been victorious this season thus far, Prater is optimistic about the potential of the team.\u00a0 \u201cEven though our record does not reflect the amount of effort and hard-work we have put in, we continue to work hard and not get down on ourselves,\u201d said Prater. \u201cI think if we keep working hard, cut down on little mistakes, and continue to play with heart and effort, the rest of the season will be very positive.\u201d<\/p>\n
This is the inaugural season of BB&T Arena as the home of Hood basketball and Prater is excited about it.\u00a0 \u201cBB&T feels like home,\u201d said Prater. \u201cThe atmosphere, fans, and students make everything feel right. It is nice to have a place we can actually call our own, and practice in everyday.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cMy greatest athletic achievement so far would have to be making it on the wall in the new fitness center,\u201d said Prater. \u201cI cannot even explain how great of a feeling it is.\u201d<\/p>\n
One of Prater\u2019s goals for this season is to minimize turnovers.\u00a0 \u201cAs a team, I just want us to win some games and work hard.\u201d<\/p>\n
Prater\u2019s greatest achievement of the court is making it to college and being successful.\u00a0 Prater has been playing basketball since she was in the 3rd grade.\u00a0 She is majoring in Business Management and would like to get involved with Human Resources.\u00a0 In her spare time, she enjoys watching movies and hanging out with friends.<\/p>\n
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