Katie Blackmon Named NAIA Honorable Mention All-American For Third Straight Year

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Rust College women's basketball program saw one of its all-time legends receive one final accolade as a Lady Bearcat when the NAIA selected Katie Blackmon to her third and final NAIA All-American Honorable Mention designation.

The fifth-year student-athlete out of Olive Branch, Mississippi was known for her ability to drop a double-double on any given night, ending her illustrious tenure with 45 over 124 career games played or 36.3% of the time.

Therefore, it is only fitting that she concluded her time in Holly Springs with the ultimate career double-double of 1,000+ points (1,186) and 1,000+ rebounds (1,249).

A biology major, she was a constant in both the GCAC and national headlines, racking up the awards as a three-time NAIA All-American Honorable Mention, three-time All-GCAC selection, two-time All-GCAC Defensive Team selection, and the 2019 Conference Freshman of the Year.

Career Totals (Averages):

• Games Played – 124 (24.8 per season)

• Field-Goal Percentage – 58.6% (472-of-806)

• Field Goals Made – 472 (3.8)

• Free Throws Made – 242 (2.0)

• Double-Doubles – 45 (Averaged one every 2.75 games played)

• Points – 1,186 (9.6)

• Rebounds – 1,249 (10.1)
  • Offensive – 488 (3.9)
  • Defensive – 761 (6.1)

• Assists – 121 (1.0)

• Steals – 121 (1.0)

• Blocks – 116 (0.9)

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