Hailey Van Lith extraordinary individual display Sunday in the TCU Horned Frogs’ upset win over NC State Wolfpack ended a 16-year wait to re-enter the Associated Press’ top 25 women’s basketball poll .
TCU coach Mark Campbell told AP about the remarkable turnaround he’s helped engineer since taking the helm in 2023. “It means a lot as we build this program,” the 44-year-old said. “We’ve come a long way.
“I inherited a program that was 1-17 (in the conference) and at rock bottom. Last year’s group laid an incredible foundation to springboard into this season.”
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Diminutive point guard Van Lith has been pivotal in that turnaround as she posted a career-first double-double in points (18) and assists (10) in the win over the Wolfpack, sparking adulation from Campbell in emotional, post-game scenes…