Hall of Fame
As a Lion
Kara (Sanders) Atkins played for the Freed-Hardeman University Lady Lions from 1996-2000. During her career, she scored over 30 points four times, on her way to becoming the #3 leading scorer in Lady Lion history with 2,005 points. The 5'6" guard also ranks second in career assists with 542 and third in career three pointers with 300.
Kara received All-Conference honors in ‘97-‘98, ‘98-‘99, and ‘99-‘00. After the 1999-2000 season, she was named an NAIA All-American and was voted to the NAIA All-National Tournament team. She was also named a Dodge/Farm Magazine All-American athlete.
During her career at FHU, Kara helped lead her team to four NAIA National Tournament appearances, including a Final Four finish in 1998-1999.
In 2001, Kara graduated from Freed-Hardeman University with a degree in Social Behavioral Science.
After Graduation
After graduation she began teaching at Martin Primary School in Martin, TN and is now a stay at home mother with her two children, Kenady and Baker. She and her husband Beau currently reside in Gleason, TN.
