
Ashley Lord brings bruising post presence and glass-eating grit to Western Illinois
In the 2009-10 season, Ashley Lord gave Western Illinois a true interior anchor: a 6-4 center who started 30 of 31 games, averaged 29 minutes, and was praised for “size, strength and good rebounding and scoring abilities” in the post. She showed real two-way value, with games like a 15-point, 11-rebound double-double and multiple team-leading rebound efforts, making her the kind of tough, physical center who helps you win the possession battle. If you need paint defense, boards, and steady low-post production, she fits; if you want perimeter flair, not so much.