Catamount Basketball - #33 Kristen Lyon

The Catamounts tip off their season with an exhibition game verses Brevard College on Saturday, November 2d in Cullowhee. Prior to the season starting, let get to know them a little better.

Highlighting this year's seniors

#33 Kristen Lyon

Class: Senior
Hometown: Durham, N.C.
High School: Jordan HS
Height: 5-9
Position: G/F




2012-13 (Junior): Played in 28 games ... Averaged 4.0 points per game shooting 48.9 percent from the field ... Scored a career-best 13 points against Elon (02/04/13) ... Scored in double figures twice... The 113 points were a season-best in her career.

2011-12 (Sophomore): Played in 30 games and started three ... Scored 84 points averaging 2.8 points per game ... Scored in double figures once, 10 points against Georgia State (11/29).

2010-11 (Freshman): Played in 28 of the 31 games ... Hit first three pointer of her career against Charlotte ... First block of her career against UNCG on February 7 ... Averaged 2.5 points and 2.0 rebounds per game.

Prior to Western Carolina: As senior, named All-Conference, NCBCA All-District...averaged 20 points, nine rebounds, 3 three steals, and three assists...As junior, named Herald-Sun All-Area...averaged 19 points, 10 rebounds, three steals, and six assists...As sophomore, named Herald-Sun All-Area...averaged 15 points, 10 rebounds three steals and two assists...The school's all-time leading scorer and rebounder...member of Honor Roll...Recipient of Carolina All-Stars AAU Top Player Award and the National Scholarship Athlete Award.

Personal: Kristen R. Lyon ... Daughter of John Lyon, Jr. and Desiree Lyon ... Has two brothers, John Lyon III and SAMUEL and one sister, Justine.

Courtesy WCU Athletics Media Relations