In her first year at N.C. State after leaving Western Carolina, Harper took on the task of filling the legendary shoes of Kay Yow and led her team to achievements beyond expectations.

The Pack did not get off to the best start this season, droppingearly games to Vermont. State went on to a four game winning streak that was snapped by losses against Vanderbilt and

Wisconsin. After starting its ACC season with a 3-6 record, Harper’s team started playing consistently, and it went on a five game winning streak to finish the season. The streak included wins against UNC and Georgia Tech. Harper was able to keep her team together, even under mounting pressure going into the ACC Tournament.

The Pack kept its momentum all the way to the ACC Championship game, when it lost to Duke by ten points.The women lost by twenty points in their first round NCAA Tournament game against UCLA., but this season still served as a great improvement and a big step forward for the Pack, which had missed the NCAA Tournament for two straight seasons.

Honorable mention: Mark Stevenson