10/12/2024
Should Linda Dixon be considered as a Kentucky Hall of Famer? Linda Marie Dixon was 12th in the nation with 3-pointers made in 2012, she was selected by Sweden and Switzerland for a professional women’s basketball career, Linda Dixon guarded the best offensive player in high school and college. Linda Dixon chose to go to Law School after her agent got sick and there was no communication until the season was almost over; she became an attorney in Louisville as a Public Defendant for Jefferson County. Does she deserve to be in North Hardin High School Hall of Fame? The answer is yes to both, but we, have to wait and see! Her body of work makes her one of the best female athletes from Kentucky.
AT MSU
Dixon, who hails from Radcliff, Ky., led the team with 80 three-pointers and averaged 15.5 points overall and 16.5 points in league contests. She ranked second in the conference with 37 blocked shots and second in three-pointers made per game. She registered a team-best 24 double-figure scoring games and eclipsed 20 points eight times, including a career standard of 31 points at Eastern Kentucky on Feb. 11, 2012.
• Award
Morehead State Pepsi Athletes of the Week
• Week Of
1/23/2012
• Sport
Women's Basketball
Women's basketball senior guard Linda Dixon tallied a career-high 27 points to lead the Eagles in a 86-80 overtime defeat to OVC-foe Tennessee State. She also had eight rebounds, three blocked shots, two assists and two steals in the game.
Morehead State Pepsi Athletes of the Week - 2/15/2012
Senior guard Linda Dixon paced MSU at Eastern Kentucky on Saturday with a career-high 31 points, including scoring 20 in the first half. She drilled 11-of-20 from the floor and 8-of-16 from three-point range. Her eight treys were just one shy of the school record. Dixon entered the day second on the team in scoring at 15.1 per contest. It was her eighth 20-point performance this season and her 21st in double figures.
MOREHEAD, Ky. -- Morehead State seniors Linda Dixon and Courtney Lumpkin have been tabbed to the College Sports Madness All-Ohio Valley Conference women's basketball teams.
Dixon was named to the third team, while Lumpkin was selected to the fourth team.
Lumpkin, from Cincinnati, Ohio, led the Eagles and ranked sixth in the OVC in scoring (16.1 ppg) and 10th in assists (3.2 apg). She led the team with nine 20-point games and paced the Eagles in scoring 11 times. She scored a career-high 32 points at SIU Edwardsville on Feb. 6.
During the year, Lumpkin became the third player in school history to eclipse 1,000 career points and 450 assists. She currently ranks second in MSU history with 489 handouts and is just 11 assists shy of setting the career record.
UT Martin's Heather Butler was deemed Player of the Year, by the website, and SIUE bench boss Amanda Levens was named Coach of the Year.
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AS A JUNIOR (2010-11)
Had a breakout season, starting all 31 games while averaging 8.6 points and 5.8 rebounds per game ... One of the OVC's top defenders, she came up with 53 steals ... Totaled 52 assists and shot 77 percent at the free throw line ... Ranked among the OVC's top 15 in minutes played at 32.5 per game ... Had a pair of double-doubles ... Had 15 points and a career-high 14 rebounds at Southeast Missouri (1/13/11) and tallied 11 points to go along with 10 boards at home versus Tennessee State (1/27/11) ... Scored 11 points and swiped four steals against Houston Baptist (11/2/0/10) ... Finished with a career-high 18 points in a home win over Murray State (12/4/10) ... Notched a career-high seven steals at Austin Peay (12/21/10).
AS A SOPHOMORE (2009-10)
Saw action in 14 games ... Totaled four points and 12 rebounds ... Pulled in a career-high four rebounds against Southeast Missouri (1/14/10) playing a career-best 10 minutes ... Dished off career-high two assists against Tennessee Tech (2/6/10)
AS A FRESHMAN (2008-09)
Played in six games as a true freshman ... Shot 75 percent at the free throw line ... Scored three points in wins over UT Martin (12/4/08) and Eastern Kentucky (2/21/09
Get to know Morehead State's Linda Dixon
Linda is a senior guard from Radcliff, Ky. She currently leads the team in scoring. We asked Linda a few questions and below are her answers.
How did you choose your school?
"Out of the schools looking at me for basketball, Morehead State was the most persistent and made me believe they wanted me here."
If you weren't a basketball student-athlete, what sport would you play and why?
"Probably volleyball track, because I also did these sports in high school and was pretty good at them."
What did you want to be when you were little?
"I wanted to be everything. I was one of the kids who really believed they could be and do anything they wanted to. However, ice skater, actress, and gymnast were the dominant occupations."
If you could have dinner with any three people, who would they be and why?
"Martin Luther King, Jr., President Obama and God. Just to get insight from different time periods (past, present, future) from three intelligent sources."
If, you were on a deserted island, what would your one luxury item be?
"My iPhone probably. It has so much on it, such as music, games, and books."
What professor do you enjoy the most? What class is it and why?
"I enjoyed Dr. Neeper's English class because he was funny, but also very knowledgeable on what he taught."
What is one thing people would be surprised to find out about you?
"I'm a military brat and have had the chance to live in different places, one being Germany."
What is your favorite OVC campus to play at (besides your own) and why?
"TSU because it's right in the city."
PRIOR TO MSU
Linda was North Hardin High School's MVP in 2007-2008 ... Averaged 12.0 points and 6.0 rebounds per game as a senior .... Was named twice to the 17th district All-Tournament Team, the All-Region squad for Region Five, and the All-Tournament Team for Region Five ... As a junior, led NHHS to the 5th Region title, a spot in the KHSAA State Tournament quarterfinals, and a 25-8 record ... Was also named First-Team All-Area in volleyball following her junior and senior seasons.
Career Stats North Hardin High School and Fort Knox High School Combined:
1218 points – Fort Knox and North Hardin High School
735 Rebounds – Fort Knox and North Hardin High School
Freshman Year at Fort Knox – Averaged 4.4 points and 5.0 rebounds a game
Sophomore Year at Fort Knox – Averaged 12 points and 8 rebounds
Junior Year at North Hardin – Averaged 11 points and six rebounds a game
Senior Year at North Hardin High School – Averaged 12 points and 6 rebounds
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