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Austin Peay State University Athletics

2015-16 Women's Basketball Roster

Brittney Sparn, APSU Athletics
Brittney Sparn, APSU Athletics
Brittney Sparn, APSU Athletics
Brittney Sparn, APSU Athletics
Brittney Sparn, APSU Athletics
Brittney Sparn, APSU Athletics
Brittney Sparn, APSU Athletics
Brittney Sparn, APSU Athletics
Brittney Sparn, APSU Athletics
Brittney Sparn, APSU Athletics

1 Tiasha Gray

  • Position Guard
  • Height 5-7
  • Class Senior
  • Highschool Clarksville HS
  • Hometown Clarksville, Tenn.

Biography

Awards and Honors
OVC Defensive Player of the Year, 2014-15
First Team All-OVC, 2014-15 & 2015-16
OVC All-Newcomer Team, 2012-13
Preseason OVC Player of the Year, 2015-16
Preseason All-OVC, 2014-15 & 2015-16
Southern Miss. Thanksgiving Invitational All-Tournament Team, Nov. 29, 2014
Lady Griz Holiday Classic All-Tournament Team, Dec. 20, 2014
OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll: 2014-15, 2015-16
Dean’s List: S15
Athletics Director’s Honor Roll: F13, F14, S15

Career Recap: Austin Peay
2014-15 (Junior Season)

  • Started all 30 contests and led team in scoring (21.2 ppg), rebounding (6.1 rpg), assists (5.7 apg) and steals (3.7 spg).
  • Named OVC Player of the Week three times: Dec. 22, Feb. 17, March 2
  • Became first Austin Peay women’s basketball player to be named the OVC Defensive Player of the Year after finishing season ranked second among all Division I players in steals per game.
  • Set APSU record with 110 steals in a season, becoming first APSU player to record 100-plus steals and breaking a 25 year-old record.
  • Also ranked 15th nationally in scoring and 23rd in assists.
  • Reached double-digit scoring territory in 28 of 30 contests, topped 20 points 11 times and 30 points eight times (there are only 30 30-point performances in program history).
  • Opened season with career-high 37 point outing against Wright State, Nov. 14, that was the best scoring performance by a Lady Govs player since the 2001-02 season.
  • Notched second career triple-double with 12-point, 12-assist, 10-rebound performance against Saint Louis, Dec. 19, in opening game of Lady Griz Holiday Classic.
  • In addition had three double-doubles during the season, including an impressive 32-point, 11-rebound outing at Eastern Illinois, Jan. 24.
  • Had back-to-back 30-point outings three times during the season, including back-to-back 36-point outings to end regular season at Murray State, Feb. 21, and at Southeast Missouri, Feb. 28.
  • Reached 1,000-point plateau w/ 19 points vs. Tennessee State, Jan. 17, and grabbed career-high 12 rebounds.
  • Only the second player to reach 1,100 points, 300 assists and 200 steals during career (Carrie Daniels, 1991-96).

2013-14 (Sophomore Season)

  • Played in all 29 contests, started 21, and led team in scoring (15.1 ppg) and assists (3.9 apg).
  • Her 438 points and 65 steals each ranked third-most by a sophomore in Austin Peay history.
  • Ranked among OVC leaders in scoring (ninth), assists (fifth) and steals (second, 2.2 per game).
  • Scored 20 or more points eight times during the season, including a three-game streak of 20-point outings, Jan. 20-27.
  • Led Lady Govs with 24 points - including 17 in the first half – and a career high-tying seven steals against Eastern Illinois, Feb. 17.
  • Finished with 26 points at Southeast Missouri, Feb. 3, adding five rebounds, four steals and three assists.
  • Set then-career scoring best with 28-point outing against Central Arkansas, Nov. 30, shooting 65 percent (13-of-20) from floor.
  • Recorded first known triple-double in program history with 13-point, 11-rebound, 12-assist performance against Trevecca, Nov. 18.

2012-13 (Freshman Season)

  • Played in 27 contests, started eight times, and led team with 73 assists (2.7 pg) and 58 steals (2.1 pg) while ranking third in scoring (219 points, 8.1 pg).
  • Became first Austin Peay player named to OVC All-Newcomer Team since 2008-09 and was twice named OVC Freshman of the Week: Feb. 19 and March 4
  • Her 58 steals were the third-most by a freshman in Austin Peay history.
  • Had nine double-digit scoring outings in rookie campaign, five coming in season’s final six games.
  • That final stretch of six games included a season-best 22-point effort while playing all 45 minutes of overtime affair against Belmont, Feb. 27.
  • Had a seven-steal effort (one shy of APSU record) at Jacksonville State, Jan. 28, finishing with 12 points
  • Credited with season-best nine assists against William and Mary, Nov. 24.

Career Recap: Clarksville HS

  • Clarksville-area standout for Brian Rush at Clarksville High School
  • Scored more than 1,100 career points, including a stand-out senior campaign that saw her average 11.3 points, 7.3 assists and 4.1 steals.
  • An all-district selection in basketball and softball all four years of high school
  • Also a fantastic softball player, owns the school records for batting average (.466) and stolen bases (34).

Personal

  • A computer science major with an emphasis in internet & web technology and minors in math and mobile software technology.
  • Born Jan. 15, Tiasha Gray is the daughter of Leah Gray and Bobby Ramey and has a sister, Tiana.

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 1

    2012-13Freshman

    Guard
    5'7"
    1
  • 1

    2013-14Sophomore

    Guard
    5'8"
    1
  • 1

    2014-15Junior

    Guard
    5'8"
    1
  • 1

    2015-16Senior

    Guard
    5'7"
    1