SENATOBIA – Northwest sophomore forward Erica Turner of Memphis, Tenn., has announced she will sign with head coach Laquanda Dawkins and Southern Polytechnic State University (Ga.) to play her final two seasons. She is the first Lady Ranger to sign at a four-year school this offseason and the ninth in the last three years under the guidance of head coach Don Edwards.

Turner started in 41 of 43 career games for the Lady Rangers, averaging 9.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists-per-game. Turner also added 87 career blocks (2.02 blocks/game) which ranks third all-time.

In her sophomore campaign, Turner had a career year by averaging 10 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists-per-game while shooting 35 percent from the floor. Her 2.32 blocks/game ranked 11th nationally and she was invited to play in the MACJC All-Star Game at season's end.

SPSU is a member of the NAIA and competes in the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC). The Runnin' Hornets are coming off a 7-23 finish during the 2011-12 season.