Brownlow: That Spark
Posted Feb 19, 2012
Since she was a freshman, nothing has come easy for Tierra Ruffin-Pratt. Shoulder injuries have derailed her playing time and her progress as a shooter and all-around player. Short shots, three-pointers, lay-ups - she's seen all of them roll off the rim. She's been able to fight through it to become one of the team's best defenders, and she's always willing to sacrifice her body to make a play.
(Tar Heel Blue)
Related: Women's Basketball, WBB Recruiting
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