Southern Arkansas University Athletics

Hailing from Nacogdoches, Texas, Ayers-Johnson made her mark at Southern Arkansas University as a standout athlete in both Volleyball and Women's Track and Field. Throughout her four years as a student-athlete at SAU, she earned recognition for her contributions to both teams, solidifying her place as one of the university's top athletes during her time on campus. 

Her volleyball career was highlighted by All-District honors and an AIC Championship, while her track accomplishments included multiple individual championships and breaking conference records. Ayers-Johnson's dedication to both sports made her a valuable member of the Mulerider athletic family, leaving behind a legacy of excellence and achievement. 

In the 1987 and 1988 volleyball seasons, the Lone Star native was named to the NAIA's All-District 17 team, as well as making her way onto the All-AIC team in the 1988 season. Both campaigns for Mulerider Volleyball ended with success, with the '87 squad finishing in second place in the AIC after going 9-3 in conference and 27-9 overall. The following season, Mulerider Volleyball went on to claim its first AIC Championship as co-champs with Ouachita Baptist, with the pair going 11-1 in the league and the Muleriders finishing 23-8 overall. In the 1989 and 1990 volleyball seasons, Ayers-Johnson acted as a student assistant for SAU Sports Hall of Fame coaches, Dr. Ginger Hurst and Coach Michelle Shoppach, and as a graduate assistant under head coach Judy Bourne.  

For her time on the Mulerider Women's Track and Field squad, Ayers-Johnson was a top performer for the group in the 1990 Arkansas Intercollege Conference Championship Meet, as the Nacogdoches native placed first in four respective events, which included a first-place finish in the 400-meter relay. The multi-event athlete also set new standards for the conference at the time, breaking the then 100-meter hurdles record with a time of 15.09. The 1990 All-AIC member also claimed individual championships for the long jump, at 18 feet and 2 inches, and the 400-meter hurdles, at 1:08.16. That 1990 season marked the inaugural season for the Women's Track and Field program at Southern Arkansas University, and the team did not disappoint, finishing in second place with 144 points scored.