Alex Black steals the win for Harding girls in D2-A state semifinals

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Harding Academy's Alex Black grabs a steal from DCA's Julia Johnson at the end of the Division 2-A semifinals game.

Knotted at 56-all with less than 20 seconds to play in the teams’ Division 2-A girls state semifinal at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena, Nashville Donelson Christian Academy wanted to call a timeout to set up a potential game-winning play against Harding Academy.

But Harding senior Alex Black spoiled the Lady Wildcats’ plan and their season, coming up with a steal near midcourt and converting the game-winning layup with 16 seconds left to catapult the Lady Lions to their first state-title game in school history with a 58-56 semifinal victory.

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