ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Queen Alford had a flashback Sunday.
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga senior sat on the bench for 24 of the first 29 minutes of the Southern Conference championship game against Mercer, patiently awaiting her turn.
When she stepped on the floor at the U.S. Cellular Center in the final minute of the third quarter, the 5-foot-10 guard knew she needed to make an impact. The Mocs trailed 48-36, had been fairly listless on offense and needed a spark.
Not only did she ignite the Mocs, she gave them the bump they needed on the scoreboard.
Alford finished with 13 points, all in the final 10:03 of the game, which helped UTC outscore the Bears 25-11 to win 61-59.