Bison Illustrated April 2014 | Page 19

2011-12 Stars on the Rise Record: 17-14 (9-9) Lost in Summit League Quarterfinals to Western Illinois With a season together under their belt, the 2014 senior class began to mesh. The Bison finished the season over .500 for the first time since winning the Summit League in 2009. Lawrence Alexander was introduced and was quickly slotted as the starting point guard from the first game of the season. Alexander finished the season second on the team in scoring, including numerous clutch jumpers. 2012-13 2013-14 One Step Away A Team of Destiny Record: 24-10 (12-4) Lost in Summit League Championship to South Dakota State Record: 26-7 (12-2) Summit League Champions Lost in third round of NCAA Tournament to San Diego State The Bison found their stride during the 2012-13 season. They solidified a starting lineup with the arrival of defensive stud Kory Brown. Braun emerged as a star before an injury slowed down the Bison momentum during conference play. Braun returned before the Summit League tournament, but it wasn’t enough. The Bison were one step away from the title and guaranteed next year’s result would be in their favor. The Bison returned all five starters and eight of their top scorers from a season ago. The Bison rolled through conference play with a 12-2 record and winning the Summit League regular season title. But much, much more was in store... 17