
Furman’s defensive disruptor and clutch free-throw threat
Kim Lawrence’s calling card at Furman was defense and reliability: she led the Paladins in steals for three straight seasons, finished 5th all-time in career steals with 224, and ranked 2nd in program history in free-throw percentage. That combination suggests a guard/forward who competes hard, creates extra possessions, and doesn’t waste scoring chances at the line. For a team that values toughness, perimeter pressure, and composure in tight games, she’s the kind of player who raises the floor even when the box score doesn’t tell the full story.