It was a moment to celebrate: TCU women’s basketball had just punched their ticket to the Birmingham and the Sweet 16.

But for Hailey Van Lith it was a time for reflection. She spoke candidly about her mental health and the bonds she forged with her coach and teammates.

Like many college athletes, Van Lith said she struggled with her mental health. The most recent NCAA study of more than 23,000 student athletes found that about two in five female athletes (44%) and one in five male athletes (17%) reported feeling overwhelmed “constantly” or “most every day.”

During an interview in the locker room, following TCU’s 85-70 victory over Louisville, Van Lith spoke about her mental health.

She credited her faith with helping her overcome her struggles.

“It’s all glory to God truly,” she said during the post-game press conference. “I would be nothing without him and in the darkest moments of life, he never turned his face from me and I just couldn’t be more grateful.”

Although this is Van Lith’s first year playing for head coach Mark Campbell, the pair have bonded.

“You did it, kiddo. I couldn’t be any prouder,” Campbell told her in a hug after TCU claimed the win. “You’re unbelievable.”

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Van Lith also recognized her teammates, Sedona Prince and Madison Connor.

“I love you guys, I love you both,” Van Lith said.

This season had many games close in tears, with gratitude and pride displayed by the team. Van Lith said now was the time to share her story.

“I’ve been praying all year: ‘God I know you’ve given me this testimony to share it with the world and shed your light’ and I think this is the year and this is the moment he wants people to know my story,” she said.

Van Lith has led the TCU Horned Frogs to break multiple records, achieve first time successes, grow this program as a whole and will now lead the team to their first Sweet 16.