JACKSON, Tenn. – Redshirt sophomore guard Bethany Lytle will continue her college basketball career at the next level, signing with Union University on Friday.

After playing for the MHEA Eagles in high school, Lytle was a two-year starter for the Northwest Lady Rangers.

As a true freshman in 2012-13, Lytle played in 21 games and averaged 7.4 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists-per-game for the north division champions. She scored in double figures in nine games and shot 40 percent from the floor and 77 percent from the free throw line. She added 47 assists, 16 steals and seven blocks.
 
She was forced to miss the 2013-14 season with a back injury.

As a redshirt sophomore this past season, Lytle started in all but three games, averaging 9.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists-per-game. She finished the season with a team-high 100 assists and was third in scoring. She shot 41 percent from the floor and 76 percent from the stripe.

Lytle was selected to play in the 2015 MACJC All-Star Game to cap her Northwest career.

She's the second player to sign with a four-year school this offseason along with Aspriona Gilbert (Delta State).