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Hampton's defensive savvy gives boost for Bowling Green women's basketball

BOWLING GREEN — Instinct is a trait that’s difficult to coach and develop, especially at a high level to Division I athletes.

It’s also perhaps the greatest strength Nyla Hampton possesses.

Bowling Green State University’s film savant is also its best defender and when women’s basketball coach Robyn Fralick is putting together her game plans, which player defends the opposing team’s best guard is often already decided.

She turns to No. 12.

“That’s typically by design,” Fralick said. “Sometimes within our defense we can get matched up on different matchups throughout the possession, but we trust her.