Candace A. Ward (2007) - Alumni Athletics Hall of Fame

Alumni Athletics Hall of Fame

A combo guard who excelled at all aspects of the game as part of the women’s basketball team from 1991-1996.
Ranks eighth all-time in scoring with 1,267 points.
Sits fourth all-time in assists (354), and second all-time in steals (241).
One of 11 members of the career 500-point, 500-rebound club.
Turned in her best season in 1993-94, scoring 453 points and averaging 16.8 PPG (both third highest in a single season) and compiling a season record 83 steals.
Named an All-North Atlantic Conference Performer that year.
Scored a personal best 31 points against Central Connecticut that same year (fourth best among the program's single-game performances).
A two-time captain, led the team to a then season high 15 wins in 1995-96.
Studied in the College of Arts and Sciences (Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice) and the College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions (Master's Degree in Counseling).