Northwestern State University of Louisana

1988-89 Postseason Guide: Has definitely been impact player since coming to NSU four games into the season after graduating from Kilgore to establish her eligibility .. is "the best forward in the country," says Gary Blair, coach of No. 11-ranked Stephen F. Austin .. Hudson was named the Southland Conference Newcomer of the Year, garnering first team All-SLC honors in the process .. was also a member of the SLC- all-tournament team .. first game played was vs. Texas A&M (12/17) when she scored five points off the bench... since that time, "Hud" has moved into the top spot in scoring with her 20.2 average ... is averaging 23.3 points a game in her 12 starts ... her 61.5 shooting percentage is by far the bes of any Lady Demon, as that figure puts her eighth nationally ... career high of 34 points came on two occasions, versus North Texas (2/25) and Southern Mississippi (3/4) ... season high 16 rebounds came in the first North Texas game (1/19) .. has grabbed over 10 rebounds on 13 occasions and in six of the last seven games ... has put in five 40 minute games, including the last two games ... a teammate of Yolanda Brown and Kim Scott at Kilgore JC ... named national tournament MVP as Kilgore, 33-1, won 1987-88 JUCO national championship .. first-team Kodak JC All-American .. two-time state Class MVP at Shady Grove HS, leading her team to consecutive Louisiana championships ... almost signed with Lady Demons out of Shady Grove.