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#EIUBLEEDBLUE | 1EIUPANTHERS.COM EASTERN ILLINOIS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

EASTERN ILLINOIS2014-15 Women’s Basketball Quick Facts

2014-15 SCHEDULE

N 15 KANSAS CITY ....................................... 2 pmN 18 at IUPUI ...................................................6 pm

North Texas Hospitality Hill Tournament (Denton, Texas)

N 21 vs. Florida State.......................................5 pmN 23 at North Texas .........................................2 pm

N 26 NORTHERN ILLINOIS ......................... 12 pmN 29 at Loyola-Chicago ...................................2 pm

D 5 NEBRASKA OMAHA ............................. 6 pmD 10 at UW Milwaukee...................................12 pmD 12 at Western Illinois ....................................7 pmD 14 ILLINOIS-CHICAGO .............................. 2 pm

Wells Fargo Holiday Tournament(Tempe, Ariz.)

D 20 vs. Northwestern.................................4:30 pmD 21 vs. Arizona State/Lehigh ....... 1 pm or 3:30 pm

D 28 SAINT LOUIS ......................................... 2 pm

J 1 • TENNESSEE TECH ............................. 1 pmJ 3 • JACKSONVILLE STATE ..................... 1 pmJ 7 • at Tennessee State ..........................5:30 pmJ 10 • BELMONT ........................................... 1 pmJ 15 • at Eastern Kentucky .........................4:30 pmJ 17 • at Morehead State ............................3:15 pmJ 21 • at UT Martin......................................6:30 pmJ 24 • AUSTIN PEAY ...................................... 1 pmJ 28 • MURRAY STATE ................................. 6 pmJ 31 • SIU EDWARDSVILLE .......................... 1 pm

F 7 • at Southeast Missouri .......................3:30 pmF 12 • at Austin Peay ..................................7:30 pmF 18 • at Murray State ......................................7 pmF 21 • SOUTHEAST MISSOURI .................... 1 pmF 25 • UT MARTIN ......................................... 6 pmF 28 • at SIU Edwardsville ...............................2 pm

M 4-7 OVC Tournament @ Municipal Auditorium

All Times Central* Ohio Valley Conference Games

GENERALName of School ............ Eastern Illinois UniversityCity/Zip ............................... Charleston, IL 61920Founded ........................................................1895Enrollment ....................................................9,775Nickname ............................................... PanthersSchool Colors .................................Blue and GrayHome Court/Capacity ............Lantz Arena (5,300)Affiliation ...................................... NCAA Division IConference ......................................... Ohio ValleyPresident ....................................Dr. William PerryFaculty Athletics Representative .... Dr. Jim DavisAthletics Director .............................. Tom MichaelSenior Woman Administrator ......... Mary WallaceAthletic Department Phone Number ..........................(217) 581-6408Ticket Office Phone ......................(217) 581-2106

HISTORYFirst year of basketball ............................ 1973-74.............(1982-83 first season of NCAA Division I)Overall all-time record ............................. 563-570Overall all-time record Division I ............ 433-490No. years in NCAA/last ........................... 1 (1988)....... Lost to Colorado, 78-72 in Midwest RegionNo. OVC Tournament titles/last ....................NoneNo. OVC Regular-Season titles/last ...2 (2012-13)

SPORTS INFORMATIONAssociate AD Media & PR .................. Rich MoserSID Office Phone..........................(217) 581-7480E-Mail ........................................ [email protected] SID ................................... Bart RettbergPhone ...........................................(217) 581-6408E-Mail [email protected] Fax ........................................(217) 581-7001Press Row Phone ........................(217) 581-5135SID Mailing Address ......Room 2024, Lantz Arena...................................... Eastern Illinois University............................................... 600 Lincoln Avenue............................................ Charleston, IL 61920

Web site............................www.EIUpanthers.com

COACHING STAFFHead Coach .................................... Debbie BlackAlma Mater/Year .................. Saint Joseph’s, 1988Record at School/Years ..........................12-16 (1)OVC Record/Years .....................................7-9 (1)Career Record/Years ................................... SameBasketball Office Phone ............... (217) 581-2511

Assistant Coaches (Alma Mater/Year) - Kim Foley (Saint Joseph’s, 1989) - Sheri Sam (Vanderbilt, 1996) - Bryce Agler (Wittenberg, 2014) - Ryan Gruebel, GA (Ohio State, 2013) Women’s Basketball Trainer - Danielle Petty (1st year)

TEAM INFORMATIONOverall record last year (total/home/away/neutral)...........................................12-16 / 7-4 / 3-10 / 2-2Conference record/finish .............7-9 (T2nd West)Final ranking last year ......................................n/aLettermen returning/lost (Starters) .......... 4/7 (1/4)

MEDIA INFORMATIONRadio Station .................. Hit Mix 88.9 FM (WEIU)Play-by-Play Announcer ..................... Rich MoserPhone ...........................................(217) 581-7480E-Mail ........................................ [email protected] Commentary .......................... Rob CalhounWebsite................................. www.weiuhitmix.net

Newspaper .................. Charleston Times-CourierAddress ............................ 100 Broadway Avenue.................................................Mattoon, IL 61938Phone ...........................................(217) 238-6856Beat Writer ...................................... Brian NielsenE-Mail [email protected] Website.......................................... www.jg-tc.com

Newspaper ............................Daily Eastern NewsAddress ............................................ Buzzard Hall............................................ Charleston, IL 61920Phone ...........................................(217) 581-7944Student Sports Editor .....................................TBAE-Mail ....................... [email protected] Website................www.thedailyeasternnews.com

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OVC COMMISSIONER’S CUP

EIU was second in the OVC Commissioner’s Cup for the 2013-14 school year. The award is a symbol of overall athletic excellence in Conference-sponsored championships.

Since the new format was adopted six years ago, the Panthers have won three of the six OVC Commissioner’s Cups while placing second the other three years. EIU won in championship in 2009-10, 2010-11 and 2012-13.

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Reynae Hutchinson All-Conference Honoree in

Volleyball and Softball

Mick VikenNCAA Outdoor Championship,

9th Place Finish

Erik LoraAll-American

NFL Free Agent Signee

Jimmy GaroppoloWalter Payton Award Winner

NFL Draft Selection

Peter Geraghty NCAA Outdoor Championship,

4th Place Finish

Matt BorensMajor League Baseball

Draftee

EIU IN 2013-14 3 - OVC Coaches of the Year56 - All-Conference Athletes138 - Academic All-Conference Athletes

2 - National Postseason Appearances1 - OVC Team Conference Title9 - All Americans

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NOTABLE ALUMNI

Tony RomoQuarterback

Dallas Cowboys

Mike Shanahan Former Head Coach

Washington Redskins

Sean PaytonHead Coach

New Orleans Saints

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NOTABLE ALUMNI

Tony RomoQuarterback

Dallas Cowboys

Marty PattinMLB All-Star

Kevin Duckworth Two-Time NBA All-Star

John CraftUSA Olympian - Triple Jump

1972 Olympics

Schellas HyndmanFormer Head Coach

FC Dallas

Matt HughesUFC World Champion

Dan SteeleUSA Olympian - Bobsled

Bronze Medalist - 2012 Olympics

EIU NOTABLE ALUMNI Eastern Illinois University has produced countless professional athletes ranging from Major League Baseball to the National Football League and the National Basketball Association. A number of former Panther athletes have even been decorated Olympians. For a complete listing of former Panthers who have played or are currently playing professionally, visit www.eiupanthers.com

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DR. WILLIAM PERRYEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT

William L. Perry began serving Eastern Illinois University as president on July 1, 2007, following 36 years of service to higher education in Texas. Perry, who was born and raised in the Midwest, received his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. In his subsequent career at Texas A&M University, he proceeded through the tenured faculty ranks in mathematics, and then served in increasingly responsible administrative roles involving multiple areas of budget, personnel and planning for the university, academic affairs and facilities. While at Texas A&M, he received recognition for his service in teaching and in administration.

As an undergraduate, Perry attended Park College in Parkville, Missouri, where he majored in mathematics and history, and played basketball. In 1999, he received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from Park. Perry serves on the Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce Board, Coles Together Board of Directors, and the Board of Directors of Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. Bill and his wife, Linda, reside in Charleston.

TOM MICHAELEASTERN ILLINOIS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Tom Michael was formally introduced as the 10th full-time athletic director in Eastern Illinois University history on July 22, 2014 and began his role on August 11. He comes to EIU after serving as the Senior Associate Athletic Director at the University of Illinois "Tom Michael's experience, integrity, and commitment to the academic development of student-athletes are excellent," stated EIU President William Perry. " I am very pleased he is joining the EIU family." "We are excited to begin the next chapter in Eastern Illinois Panther Athletics with Tom Michael as our new athletic director," said Dan Nadler, EIU Vice President for Student Affairs. Over the course of the phone and on-campus interviews you

could see that Tom is someone that will be totally committed to the academic and athletic development of EIU's student-athletes." Michael has worked as the Senior Associate Athletic Director at Illinois since 2012. He is currently overseeing the renovations to the State Farm Center. Michael joined the Illinois athletic department in 1996 as an academic counselor. He has worked for the past 12 years in administration serving as both an associate athletic director and assistant athletic director for student services. In addition to his current role in the State Farm Center renovation Michael oversees Academic Services, Equipment, Event Management, Sports Medicine and Strength and Conditioning for the athletic department. "I am thrilled to be named the Director of Athletics at Eastern Illinois University. It is with great anticipation that I look forward to working with the coaches, staff and student-athletes involved with EIU Panther Athletics," said Michael. I feel the 18 years of employment and four years as a student-athlete at the University of Illinois, have prepared me for this opportunity. I leave Illinois with a tremendous amount of respect for the training and experiences it has provided for me both as a Division I student-athlete and as a Division I athletic administrator." Michael received both his bachelor's degree (1993) and master's degree (1994) from Illinois. He played four years for the Fighting Illini basketball program from 1991-94 helping the team make two trips to the NCAA Tournament. He was a two-time Academic All-Big Ten Selection and holds the Illinois single season record for 3-point field goal percentage. Following his playing days Michael worked in his family's business prior to joining the staff at Illinois in 1996. He and his wife Shana have three children (Nicholas, Nathaniel and Kylie).

EASTERN ILLINOIS ADMINISTRATION

EIU Board of TrusteesMr. Kristopher Goetz - Chairperson

Mr. Rene M. Hutchinson - Vice ChairpersonDr. Jan Spivey Gilchrist - Secretary

Dr. Robert D. Webb - Member Pro-TemMr. Joseph R. Dively

Mr. Roger L. KratochvilMs. Lauren Price - Student Representative

University Vice PresidentsDr. Dan Nadler - Student Affairs

Bob Martin - University AdvancementDr. Blair Lord - Provost

Paul McCann - Interim Business

Athletic AdministrationMark Bonnstetter - Senior Associate AD

Mary Wallace - Associate AD/SWARich Moser - Associate AD/Media

John Smith - Associate AD/Major GiftsRyan Hastings - Assistant AD/DevelopmentDave Kidwell - Assistant AD/Special Projects

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NUMERICAL ROSTER

No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown (Previous School)1 Phylicia Johnson G 5-8 So. Columbus, Ohio (Cincinnati State Tech College)3 Bh’rea Griffin G 5-6 Fr. Chicago, Ill. (Morgan Park HS)5 Grace Lennox G 5-4 Fr. Hobart, Tasmania (Hobart School)10 Sabina Oroszova F 6-2 Sr. Bratislava, Slovakia (Gymnazium M.R.S Samorin) 11 Erica Brown F 6-0 So. Hoyleton, Ill. (Nashville Community HS)12 Georgia Danos G 5-7 So. Oak Lawn, Ill. (Richards HS)15 Mariah Madison G 5-8 Fr. Chicago, Ill. (Brooks Prep)20 Arnisha Thomas F 5-11 Sr. Milwaukee, Wis. (Illinois Valley C.C.)23 Shakita Cox G 5-7 R-Jr. Las Vegas, Nev. (Eastern Arizona College)30 Kandace Tate F 6-3 Fr. Homewood, Ill. (Homewood-Flossmoor HS)31 Jalisha Smith F 5-9 Fr. Chicago, Ill. (Simeon HS) 33 Alece Shumpert G 5-9 Jr. Belleville, Ill. (Althoff Catholic HS) 44 Morgan Martin F 6-1 Fr. Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Kennedy HS) 54 DeAnna Willis F 6-3 Sr. Chicago, Ill. (Brooks Prep) ALPHABETICAL ROSTER

No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown (Previous School)11 Erica Brown F 6-0 So. Hoyleton, Ill. (Nashville Community HS)23 Shakita Cox G 5-7 R-Jr. Las Vegas, Nev. (Eastern Arizona College)12 Georgia Danos G 5-7 So. Oak Lawn, Ill. (Richards HS)3 Bh’rea Griffin G 5-6 Fr. Chicago, Ill. (Morgan Park HS)1 Phylicia Johnson G 5-8 So. Columbus, Ohio (Cincinnati State Tech College)5 Grace Lennox G 5-4 Fr. Hobart, Tasmania (Hobart School)15 Mariah Madison G 5-8 Fr. Chicago, Ill. (Brooks Prep)44 Morgan Martin F 6-1 Fr. Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Kennedy HS) 10 Sabina Oroszova F 6-2 Sr. Bratislava, Slovakia (Gymnazium M.R.S Samorin)33 Alece Shumpert G 5-9 Jr. Belleville, Ill. (Althoff Catholic HS) 31 Jalisha Smith F 5-9 Fr. Chicago, Ill. (Simeon HS) 30 Kandace Tate F 6-3 Fr. Homewood, Ill. (Homewood-Flossmoor HS)20 Arnisha Thomas F 5-11 Sr. Milwaukee, Wis. (Illinois Valley C.C.)54 DeAnna Willis F 6-3 Sr. Chicago, Ill. (Brooks Prep)

Roster Breakdown

By Class

Freshmen (6) Bh’rea GriffinGrace Lennox

Mariah MadisonMorgan Martin

Jalisha SmithKandace Tate

Sophomores (3) Erica Brown

Georgia DanosPhylicia Johnson

Juniors (2) Shakita Cox

Alece Shumpert

Seniors (3) Sabina OroszovaArnisha ThomasDeAnna Willis

By State/Country

Illinois (6)Erica Brown

Georgia DanosBh’rea Griffin

Mariah MadisonAlece Shumpert

Jalisha SmithKandace TateDeAnna Willis

Iowa (1)Morgan Martin

Nevada (1)Shakita Cox

Ohio (1)Phylicia Johnson

Wisconsin (1)Arnisha Thomas

INTERNATIONAL (2)Grace Lennox

Sabina Oroszova

COACHING STAFF

Head Coach: Debbie Black (Saint Joseph’s, 1988) 2nd season at EIU Career head coaching record: 12-16 (1)

Associate Head Coach: Kim Foley (Saint Joseph’s, 1989) 2nd season at EIU

Assistant Coaches: Sheri Sam (Vanderbilt, 1996) 2nd season at EIU

Bryce Agler (Wittenberg, 2014) 1st season at EIU

SUPPORT STAFF

Graduate Assistant: Ryan GruebelAthletic Trainer: Danielle PettyStrength Coach: Joe NiehausAcademic Services: Lindsey Sturm Administrative Assistant: Joe Eichman

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE#10 – Sabina Oroszova ........................ or-UH-so-VUH#33 -- Alece Shumpert ................................. ah-lease

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2014-15 COACHING STAFF

Head CoachDebbie Black

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eferencing a children’s book about herself, - Tiny, Terrific Debbie Black – Debbie Black talked about the story of a young, undersized girl achieving her dream of first playing basketball and then coaching basketball. The next chapter in that continuing life story began on May 16, 2013 as Black was hired as the sixth head women’s basketball coach in the NCAA Division I history of Eastern Illinois University and eighth since the inception of the program.

In her first season Black coached a young EIU women’s team to their seventh straight appearance in the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament, an active streak that is tied for the longest in the league. The Panthers posted an 11-19 record after losing four senior starters to graduation from the OVC regular season championship squad. The Panthers were led by junior post player Sabina Oroszova who earned second team All-OVC honors while setting the school record for points in a game with 38 at Bradley.

A former assistant coach at Ohio State University, Black has worked and played for some of the most successful coaches in women’s basketball.

Prior to coming to EIU Black was part of a successful run for the Buckeyes women’s program under head coach Jim Foster that saw Ohio State win six Big Ten Conference Championships in eight seasons. The program made seven consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances with her as a member of the staff including advancing to the NCAA Sweet 16 in 2009 and 2011.

In addition to helping coach successful teams, Black has been instrumental in the development of player success. Coaching guards at Ohio State her players won four Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year honors and one Big Ten Player of the Year honor. Multiple players have gone on to professional careers both in the WNBA and overseas including Ohio State players Samantha Prahalis and Tayler Hill, each of whom was selected in the first round of the WNBA draft.

“I opened my introductory press conference telling you about the book that is used in third grade classes as a source for motivation. That story ends with me being an assistant coach but my story continues with this head coaching opportunity at Eastern Illinois,” said Black. “I always knew my story would continue because I know my character and my work ethic. I never quit, never stop. I believe you have to work hard and give it your all everyday. That is they way I played and that is the way I coach.”

Black’s ties to Jim Foster go back to her playing days at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. As a player she helped lead the Hawks to four straight NCAA Tournament appearances. Black is a 1988 graduate of Saint Joseph’s and a member of the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame.

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u Debbie Black was hired as the sixth women’s basketball coach in EIU history on May 16, 2013.

DEBBIEBLACK

R

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As a player Black played more than ten seasons at the professional level. She began her career in the WNBL playing in Tasmania. She was the 15th overall selection in the 1999 WNBA Draft by the Utah Starzz. She was named the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year while a member of the Miami Sol and ended her professional career in 2005 as a member of the Connecticut Sun.

All told she has been part of 34 consecutive winning seasons of basketball both as a player and a coach. Nicknamed “The Pest” during her playing days, Black is the only women’s professional player to ever record a quadruple double with 10 points, 14 rebounds, 12 assists and 10 steals.

In November of 2014 Black will add another Hall of Fame accomplishment to her list of accolades as she will be inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame.

What They Are Saying About Coach Black...

“I don’t know of anybody better prepared for the opportunity to be a head coach. She has played and coached at every level and had nothing but success. I’m sure that Eastern Illinois is about to find that out.”... Jim Foster - Head Coach, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

“Debbie Black is an extraordinary leader, a better recruiter, a better coach and an even better person. Her energy will inspire, her competitiveness will motivate and her sincere and genuine care for her students will create a model program for all of us to emulate. I congratulate Eastern Illinois University for an exceptional hire and look forward to much success in their future.”... Brad Bates - Athletic Director, Boston College

Head Coaching Record Overall Record 12-16 (1 year) Conference Record 7-9 (1 year)

Coaching Career Head Coach - Eastern Illinois (2014-present) Assistant Coach - Ohio State (2005-2013) Assistant Coach - Vanderbilt (1999-2000)

Postseason Appearances 2012 - NCAA Tournament First Round 2011 - NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 2010 - NCAA Tournament Second Round 2009 - NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 2008 - NCAA Tournament First Round 2007 - NCAA Tournament First Round 2006 - NCAA Tournament Second Round 2000 - NCAA Tournament Second Round

Education Bachelor’s - 1988, Saint Joseph’s University

Professional Playing Experience WNBA - Connecticut, Miami & Utah (1999-2005) Italian Professional League (2001) ABL - Colorado (1996-98) WNBL - Tasmania (1989-96)

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Kim Foley was hired as the first member of Debbie Black’s Eastern Illinois staff as she joined the Panthers program as the associate head coach in July of 2013.

In her first season Foley helped coach a young EIU women’s team to their seventh straight appearance in the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament, an active streak that is tied for the longest in the league. The Panthers were led by junior post player Sabina Oroszova who earned second team All-OVC honors while setting the school record for points in a game with 38 at Bradley.

Prior to joining the EIU staff, Foley served three seasons as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Lafayette College. While at Lafayette, Foley has helped bring in recruiting classes that have featured three straight years with a player earning Patriot League All-Rookie Team honors including the Rookie of the Year Award winner Emily Homan in 2012. This past season Foley helped coach the program to signature wins over Big East member Pittsburgh and Atlantic-10 member Fordham.

Prior to her time at Lafayette, Foley spent one season as an assistant coach at Colgate for the 2009-10 season. She helped the team finish in fourth place in the Patriot League after a last place finish the season prior to her arrival on staff. She coached Jhazmine Lynch the league’s Rookie of the Year award winner in 2010.

From 1996-2002, Foley was the head coach at Central Connecticut State. During her second season as head coach the team improved from two wins to 17 wins transitioning from the Mid-Continent Conference to the Northeast Conference. The turnaround is the fourth best in NCAA history as the club finished second in the NEC standings after being predicted to finish last in the preseason poll. Three members of Foley’s first recruiting class earned NEC All-Rookie honors. During her six year tenure as head coach, Foley coached four All-NEC performers with the team always excelling in the classroom. She was the first coach in school history to organize and implement an International Tour for her program.

Foley began her coaching career as an assistant coach at Drexel in 1992 coaching three seasons with the Dragons program. She was a key contributor on the staff that helped Drexel reach the conference tournament semifinals. She then spent one season as an assistant coach at Central Connecticut State before taking over the head coaching reigns in July of 1996.

Foley played collegiate basketball at Saint Joseph’s University being named the Jesuit College National Player of the Year as a senior in 1989. She was a Basketball Writers Association All-American in 1989 and was inducted into Saint Joseph’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 2002. Foley was a three-time Academic All-American from 1987-89 earning first team honors her senior season. In addition to the Saint Joseph’s Hall of Fame, Foley has also been inducted into the Philadelphia Big 5 Hall of Fame, New England Basketball Hall of Fame and Peabody High School Hall of Fame.

Following graduation in 1989, Foley played professional basketball for three seasons in Australia. She was the Australian WNBL Defensive Player of the Year in 1991 while helping her team win the country’s National Championship.

u Associate Head Coach | 2nd Season at EIU | Saint Joseph’s, 1989

KIM FOLEY

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Eastern Illinois women’s basketball coach Debbie Black completed her coaching staff with the hiring of WNBA veteran Sheri (sha-ree) Sam as an assistant coach on the Panthers staff.

In her first season Sam helped coach a young EIU women’s team to their seventh straight appearance in the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament, an active streak that is tied for the longest in the league. The Panthers were led by junior post player Sabina Oroszova who earned second team All-OVC honors while setting the school record for points in a game with 38 at Bradley.

Sam had a ten year WNBA career spanning from 1999-2009 where she and Black played together for several seasons with the Miami Sol. Sam was drafted by the Orlando Miracle in 1999 finishing her career in 2009 with the Detroit Shock. She was a WNBA All-Star in 2002 as a member of the Sol and won a pair WNBA Championship in 2004 as a member of the Seattle Storm and in 2008 as a member of the Detroit Shock. She also played for Charlotte Sting, Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx.

As a collegiate player Sam was a Naismith Award finalist her senior season leading Vanderbilt to the Elite 8 of the women’s basketball tournament. She was an All-American during her playing days later honored as a Women’s Legend by the Southeastern Conference and inducted into the Vanderbilt Athletic Hall of Fame in 2011. Sam helped Vanderbilt win a pair of SEC Tournament titles and during her freshman season helped the team advance to the NCAA Women’s Final 4.

Following her career at Vanderbilt, Sam played as a member of Team USA earning a silver medal at the FIBA Americas Championships. In addition to her time in the WNBA Sam played professionally both in the ABL and overseas. She was a two-time ABL All-Star and won National Championships playing in Turkey and Israel. Sam played internationally in Russia, South Korea, Italy, Greece and the Czech Republic.

Outside of basketball Sam has worked as a marketing representative for both Reebok and Nike. Most recently she was the marketing director for Sportsbum, LLC and the lead WNBA Correspondent for DraftNasty.com.

“Sheri is an outstanding person who I have been associated with both as a coach and a player for a number of years,” said Black. “While Sheri may be new to the coaching part of the game, her experience as a player on both the collegiate and professional level will make her a valuable asset to our Eastern Illinois program.”

Sam earned her degree from Vanderbilt in 1996.

u Assistant Coach | 2nd Season at EIU | Vanderbilt, 1996

SHERI SAM

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Bryce Agler begins his first season as an assistant on head coach Debbie Black’s staff but his familiarity with both Black and her staff goes back several years.

Agler is the son of current WNBA Seattle Storm head coach Brian Agler and has grown up around the game of basketball. Black and current assistant Sheri Sam played against teams coached by Brian Agler during their long careers in both the ABL and WNBA.

He played two seasons of college basketball starting at the College of Wooster before one season at Wittenberg. He began his coaching career as a student assistant coach with the men’s program for the 2012-13 season and coached two seasons. Wittenberg posted a 38-18 record over those two seasons including advancing to the NCAA Division III Tournament in 2014.

Agler earned his bachelor’s degree from Wittenberg in the spring of 2014.

Ryan Gruebel is in his second season at Eastern Illinois. A graduate of Ohio State in 2013, Ryan worked with Coach Black under Hall of Fame Head Coach Jim Foster at Ohio State as student manager from 2010-2013. In his three seasons as a student manager, Ohio State compiled a record of 67-30 and went to two NCAA tournaments, advancing to the Sweet 16 in 2011 and the first round in 2012. They also were Big 10 Tournament Champions in 2011. In his time as a student manger, Ryan coordinated film exchange, helped prepare scouting material, and filmed all games. In his last season he was named head manager.

u Assistant Coach | 1st Season at EIU | Wittenberg, 2014

u Graduate Assistant Coach | 2nd Season at EIU | Ohio State, 2013

BRYCEAGLER

RYANGRUEBEL

Danielle Joe Lindsey Joe Petty Niehaus Sturm Eichman Athletic Strength Academic Administrative Trainer Coach Services Assistant

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FRESHMAN (2013-14): Played in 26 of 28 games coming off the bench in all contests... became top reserve in latter portion of the season averaging 4.4 points and 4.2 rebounds per game in OVC play while shooting 51.7 percent... ranked sixth in the OVC with 24 blocked shots including three games with four blocks... scored in double figures four times with season high of 13 in home win over Murray State... just missed a double-double with 11 points and 9 rebounds in home game versus Austin Peay... ended year averaging 3.3 points and 3.6 rebounds per game...

HIGH SCHOOL: Helped Nashville Community HS capture the IHSA 2A State Title as a senior… had a game-high 14 points to go along with five rebounds and three blocks in the state championship game… helped team post 33-2 overall record as a senior... averaged 9.2 points per game and 5.5 rebounds per game as a senior… also added 49 assists… helped team post a 116-19 record during her career… was a two-time all-conference honoree… earned IBCA All-State Second Team and IHSA Honorable Mention Team honors as a junior… was tabbed The Southern newspaper’s ‘Player of the Year” in 2013 was selected to the all-state first team by the

Belleville News Democrat. PERSONAL: Intends to major in communication disorders and sciences.

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u 6-0 | Sophomore | Forward | Hoyleton, Ill. (Nashville Community HS)

ERICA BROWN

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Total 3-Point F-Throws Rebounds ScoringSeason gp-gs min/avg fg-fga pct fg-fga pct ft-fta pct off def tot avg pf fo ast to blk stl pts avg2013-14 26-0 369/14.2 35-74 .473 0-1 .000 15-21 .714 20 74 94 3.6 60 3 22 15 24 7 85 3.3TOTAL 26-0 369/14.2 35-74 .473 0-1 .000 15-21 .714 20 74 94 3.6 60 3 22 15 24 7 85 3.3

Erica Brown Career Statistics

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FRESHMAN (2013-14): Played in 17 games coming off the bench in all contests... scored in four games with a season high three points vs. Air Force... season high 20 minutes against UAB and UMKC... passed out seven assists against UMKC while pulling down four rebounds...

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a four-year starter in basketball… named the South Suburban Conference Player of the Year as a senior… also earned all-area and all-conference first team honors… was named to the all-state honorable mention team as a senior... was named to the all-conference first team as a sophomore… was also tabbed to the all-area team and the all-state honorable mention team… missed her junior season with a knee injury… averaged 16.4 points per game and 3.2 assists per game during the 2010-11 season… was a member of the National Honor Society. PERSONAL: Intends to major in pre-law… brother, Dean, plays basketball at Northern Kentucky.

u 5-7 | Sophomore | Guard | Oak Lawn, Ill. (Richards HS)

GEORGIA DANOS

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Total 3-Point F-Throws Rebounds ScoringSeason gp-gs min/avg fg-fga pct fg-fga pct ft-fta pct off def tot avg pf fo ast to blk stl pts avg2013-14 17-0 117/6.9 2-12 .167 1-8 .125 3-5 .600 1 9 10 0.6 13 0 22 10 0 4 8 0.5TOTAL 17-0 117/6.9 2-12 .167 1-8 .125 3-5 .600 1 9 10 0.6 13 0 22 10 0 4 8 0.5

Georgia Danos Career Statistics

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u Preseason All-OVC in 2015.... OVC Media Preseason Player of the Year for 2015u 2nd Team All-OVC in 2014

JUNIOR (2013-14): Started all 28 games leading team in scoring and rebounding... named second team All-OVC... averaged 16.9 points per game which ranked fifth in the OVC... averaged 10.6 rebounds per game which ranked second in the OVC... posted 16 double-doubles on the year which led the OVC and ranked 24th in the NCAA... ranked 25th in the NCAA in rebounds per game... tied school record with 38 points and 16 made field goals in road win at Bradley... named Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Week three times on Dec. 10, Dec. 23 and Dec. 30... named North Florida Holiday Tournament MVP after leading EIU to wins over Georgia Southern and Air Force... had 44 blocked shots which led the OVC and ranks sixth on the EIU single season list... had five blocked shots against Indiana State and Tennessee State... ended season ranked fourth on EIU career blocks list with 127... pulled down 296 rebounds during the season which ranks third on the EIU single season list... ended season with 658 career rebounds which ranks tenth on the EIU career list... ranked 14th in the OVC shooting 44 percent from the floor... scored in double figures 24 times with ten games with 20 or more points... had 19 games with double figure rebounds including season high 16 against Morehead State... posted seven straight double-doubles between Dec. 20 and Jan. 13... had a season high seven assists in road win at Belmont...

SOPHOMORE (2012-13): Played in 32 games, making 31 starts… averaged 22.2 minutes per game… averaged 5.9 points per game and a team-best seven rebounds per game (9th in OVC)… her 224 total rebounds ranks tied for ninth in EIU single-season history… also led the team with 1.8 blocks per game (2nd in OVC)… had 58 total blocks to rank second in EIU single-season history and tied for eighth in OVC single-season history… scored in double figures five times… had one double-double, scoring a season-high 15 points and grabbing 11 rebounds against IUPUI on Nov. 29… had 10 or more rebounds in a game on five occasions… had a season-high 13 rebounds twice (at Austin Peay on Jan. 19 and against Austin Peay on Feb. 18)... hit 42.3 percent of her field-goal attempts (74-for-175)… also hit 31.1 percent of her three pointers (19-for-61) and 64.7 percent of her free throws (22-for-34)… also had 50 assists and 19 steals.

FRESHMAN (2011-12): Played in 31 games, making nine starts… logged 16.2 minutes per game… averaged 4.7 points per game and 4.5 rebounds per game… scored 146 points and pulled down 138 rebounds… ranked second in the team in blocks with 25, leading all OVC freshman in the category while ranking eighth overall… made her first career start in the Panthers season opener against Oakland City on Nov. 11, posting her first double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds… scored in double figures four times, netting a season-high 14 points at Valparaiso… had a season-high three blocks against Austin Peay on Jan. 21… played in a season-high 26 minutes at Bradley on Nov. 15… also had 25 assists and 12 steals on the year… named OVC Freshman of the Week on Nov. 15 for her performance against Oakland City.

INTERNATIONAL: Participated in the U18 and U20 European Championships for Slovakia during the summer of 2011… led the U18 European Championship Tournament in offensive rebounds per game (4.4) while ranking sixth in total rebounds per game (8.6)… also ranked 20th in scoring (11.2 ppg) and connected on 34.8 percent of her shots from behind the arc, ranking 11th in the league in that category… averaged 6.7 points per game while leading her team with 8.8 rebounds per game at the U20 European Championships.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Tibor and Jana Oroszova… majoring in pre-business management.

u 6-2 | Senior | Forward | Bratislava, Slovakia (Gymnazium M.R.S Samorin)

SABINA OROSZOVA

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Total 3-Point F-Throws Rebounds ScoringSeason gp-gs min/avg fg-fga pct fg-fga pct ft-fta pct off def tot avg pf fo ast to blk stl pts avg2011-12 31-9 501/16.2 58-174 .333 18-64 .281 12-20 .600 50 88 138 4.5 74 1 25 36 25 10 146 4.72012-13 32-31 710/22.2 74-175 .423 19-61 .311 22-34 .647 68 156 224 7.0 67 1 50 52 58 19 189 5.92013-14 28-28 967/34.5 183-416 .440 18-69 .261 89-114 .781 60 236 296 10.6 97 4 71 82 44 23 473 16.9TOTAL 91-68 2178/23.3 315-764 .412 55-194 .284 123-168 .732 178 480 658 7.2 238 6 146 170 127 52 808 8.9

Sabina Oroszova Career Statistics

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SOPHOMORE (2013-14): Played in just four games before missing the rest of the season with an injury... season high 13 minutes in season opener at Evansville... scored five of seven points on the season at Evansville...

FRESHMAN (2012-13): Played in 18 games… averaged 3.8 minutes per game… averaged 1.3 points per game… scored 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds on the year… also had two blocks and two steals… scored a season-high eight points against Oakland City on Feb. 12… played a season-high 12 minutes against Jacksonville State on Jan. 12… went 6-for-28 from the floor… also went 2-for-15 from behind the arc and 10-for-14 from the foul line.

HIGH SCHOOL: Averaged 14.9 points per game and 2.8 rebounds per game as a senior, leading her team to a 17-11 overall record... also had 47 steals and 25 assists... connected on 51.1 percent of her shot attempts... also connected on 42.7 percent of her attempts from behind the arc, going 35-for-82... earned South Seven Conference First Team honors during her junior campaign, averaging 11.2 points per game… was also a member of the St. Louis Adidas AAU team... was an honor roll student.

PERSONAL: Daughter of William and Paula Shumpert... intends to major in biology.

u 5-9 | Junior | Guard | Belleville, Ill. (Althoff Catholic HS)

ALECE SHUMPERT

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Total 3-Point F-Throws Rebounds ScoringSeason gp-gs min/avg fg-fga pct fg-fga pct ft-fta pct off def tot avg pf fo ast to blk stl pts avg2012-13 18-0 68/3.8 6-28 .214 2-15 .133 10-14 .714 3 6 9 0.5 10 0 0 4 2 2 24 1.32013-14 4-0 34/8.5 1-7 .143 1-3 .333 4-5 .800 1 2 3 0.8 4 0 1 6 0 0 7 1.8TOTAL 22-0 102/4.6 7-35 .200 3-18 .167 14-19 .737 4 8 12 0.5 14 0 1 10 2 2 31 1.4

Alece Shumpert Career Statistics

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JUNIOR (2013-14): Played in 27 of 28 games coming off the bench in all contests... scored in double figures in two games... scored 16 points at UT Martin with all points coming in the opening half... had 12 points at Saint Louis earning OVC Newcomer of the Week honors on Nov. 26... finished season averaging 3.9 points per game... season high four rebounds vs. Loyola-Chicago...

ILLINOIS VALLEY C.C. (2012-13): Averaged 19.3 points per game, 12.1 rebounds per game and 3.2 assists per game as a sophomore… also hit 50 percent of her field-goal attempts and 34 percent of her three-point attempts… helped her team to a 22-9 record during the 2012-13 season… MARSHALLTOWN C.C. (2011-12): Averaged 11.6 points per game… connected on 45.5 percent of her field goals… helped to an 11-17 overall record. PERSONAL: Majoring in sociology.

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u 5-11 | Senior | Forward | Milwaukee, Wis. (Illinois Valley C.C.)

ARNISHA THOMAS

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Total 3-Point F-Throws Rebounds ScoringSeason gp-gs min/avg fg-fga pct fg-fga pct ft-fta pct off def tot avg pf fo ast to blk stl pts avg2013-14 27-0 347/12.9 40-98 .408 1-5 .200 25-39 .641 13 31 44 1.6 59 2 15 35 2 19 106 3.9TOTAL 27-0 347/12.9 40-98 .408 1-5 .200 25-39 .641 13 31 44 1.6 59 2 15 35 2 19 106 3.9

Arnisha Thomas Career Statistics

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JUNIOR (2013-14): Played in 19 games coming off the bench in all contests... scored six points on the season with one basket against UAB, Georgia Southern and Air Force... had season high three blocks against UAB... season high 16 minutes in season opener at Evansville... pulled down 20 rebounds with nine offensive boards...

SOPHOMORE (2012-13): Played in 17 games… averaged 3.4 minutes per game… had 11 points, 14 rebounds, four blocks and two assists on the year… scored a season-high four points against Austin Peay on Feb. 18... played a season-high 11 minutes against Jacksonville State on Jan. 12… went 5-for-16 from the floor… also went 1-for-3 from the foul line.

FRESHMAN (2011-12): Played in 10 games, averaging 2.5 minutes per game… recorded eight rebounds, three points and one block… played in a season-high eight minutes against Oakland City on Nov. 11… made her first career basket at Jacksonville State on Jan. 28.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Brooks College Preparatory High School… averaged 15 points per game, 12 rebounds per game and five blocks per game during her senior season… earned All-City Team honors in 2011 by the Chicago Public League Basketball Coaches Association… became the first player from her high school to receive a basketball scholarship at the colligate level… coached by Kennard Johnson.

PERSONAL: Daughter of DeAngelo and Maleta Willis… majoring in kinesiology and sports studies.

u 6-3 | S enior | Forward | Chicago, Ill. (Brooks College Preparatory)

DeANNA WILLIS

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Total 3-Point F-Throws Rebounds ScoringSeason gp-gs min/avg fg-fga pct fg-fga pct ft-fta pct off def tot avg pf fo ast to blk stl pts avg2011-12 10-0 25/2.5 1-9 .111 0-0 .000 1-4 .250 3 5 8 0.8 2 0 0 2 1 0 3 0.32012-13 17-0 58/3.4 5-16 .313 0-0 .000 1-3 .333 7 7 14 0.8 5 0 2 7 4 0 11 0.62013-14 19-0 85/4.5 3-14 .214 0-0 .000 0-7 .000 9 11 20 1.1 11 0 4 5 6 2 6 0.3TOTAL 46-0 168/3.7 9-39 .231 0-0 .000 2-14 .143 19 23 42 0.9 18 0 6 14 11 2 20 0.4

DeAnna Willis Career Statistics

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EASTERN ARIZONA COLLEGE: Played two seasons at Eastern Arizona College in Thatcher, Ariz... named second team All-Arizona Community College Athletic Conference selection as a sophomore in 2014 after averaging 13.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists per contest... ranked second on team in both scoring and assists... as a freshman in 2013 averaged 9.9 points and 1.7 assists per game... redshirted first season at EAC...

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Legacy High School in Las Vegas, Nev... averaged 13.3 points per game as a senior with three games over 25 points.

u 5-7 | RS-Junior | Guard | Las Vegas, Nev. (Eastern Arizona College)

SHAKITA COX 23

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for coach Kevin Burt at Morgan Park HS... helped team post a 21-9 record as a senior winning Regional Championship... team was eliminated in New Lenox Sectional Semifinals as she scored 23 points in the game... rated one of the top 50 players in the Chicagoland area as a senior... averaged 13.3 points, 6.8 assists and 4.5 steals per game as senior earning IBCA 3A/4A Special Mention All-State...

u 5-6 | Freshman | Guard | Chicago, Ill. (Morgan Park HS)

BH’REA GRIFFIN 3

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CINCINNATI STATE: Played one season at Cincinnati State Technical College earning second team Junior College All-American honors... averaged 17.3 points per game while shooting 45 percent from field, 41.2 percent from 3-point range and 74 percent from the free throw line... ended season scoring in double figures in 21 straight games including three games with 30 or more points... season high was 39 points against Edison CC... team ended season placing sixth at the NJCAA National Tournament with a 21-12 record...

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Pickerington Central HS in Columbus, Ohio.... earned All-District and All-Area honors as a senior... averaged 10.2 points, 3.1 assists and 2.1 steals per game as a senior...

u 5-8 | Sophomore | Guard | Columbus, Ohio (Cincinnati State Tech)

PHYLICIAJOHNSON 1

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for the Hobart Chargers in Tasmania helping lead team to the 2013 Premier League Championships... was a two-time All-League player... was a member of the Australian U17 National Team that competed in the FIBA Oceania Games... captained the Tasmanian National Team during the Australian State Championships... named to the U20 National Team in the summer of 2014...

u 5-4 | Freshman | Guard | Hobart, Tasmania (Hobart School)

GRACE LENNOX 5

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep in Chicago... named to the All-Chicago Public League first team as a senior... averaged 16 points per game... as a junior averaged 10 points per game... played at the US Junior Nationals in Pool A in the summer of 2013... active member in the community helping to raise money as a senior for charity by taking part in the Chicago Marathon...

u 5-8 | Freshman | Guard | Chicago, Ill. (Brooks Prep)

MARIAH MADISON 15

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HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Kennedy HS in Cedar Rapids, Iowa... helped lead team to Iowa Class 5A State quarterfinals as a senior earning third team All-State honors... ranked fifth in Class 5A in rebounding at 9.0 per game... had junior season cut short due to injury but averaged 16 points and 11 rebounds in limited action... played first two seasons at Quincy Notre Dame HS in Illinois... helped lead program to back-to-back IHSA Class 2A state championships earning All-State honors as a sophomore... averaged 9.6 points and 4.7 rebounds on a team that finished 33-1 and was ranked No. 36 in the country... was named high school Valedictorian at Kennedy HS...

u 6-1 | Freshman | Forward | Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Kennedy HS)

MORGAN MARTIN 44

HIGH SCHOOL: Played both volleyball and basketball at Homewood-Flossmoor HS... in volleyball helped team advance to the IHSA Class 4A Regional as a senior starter... averaged 4.4 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game on a basketball team that had six players earn Division I scholarships... team posted a 19-3 record including 14-0 in conference action...

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for coach Melvin Dillard at Simeon HS in Chicago... earned second team All-Conference honors as a senior averaging 13.7 points, 7.6 rebounds and 3.3 steals per contest... posted four double-doubles... scored 20 or more points in four games... advanced to the sectional round of the IHSA Girl’s State 3-Point Shooting Contest...

u 6-3 | Freshman | Forward | Homewood, Ill. (Homewood-Flossmoor HS)

u 5-9 | Freshman | Forward | Chicago, Ill. (Simeon HS)

KANDACETATE

JALISHASMITH

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2013-14 IN REVIEW

Sabina OroszovaSenior Forward

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2013-14 RESULTS2013-14 EIU Women's BasketballEastern Illinois Season Schedule/Results & Leaders (as of Oct 01, 2014)

All games

RECORD: OVERALL HOME AWAY NEUTRALALL GAMES 12-16 7-4 3-10 2-2CONFERENCE 7-9 5-3 2-6 0-0NON-CONFERENCE 5-7 2-1 1-4 2-2

Date Opponent Score Att. High Points High Rebounds11/8/13 at Evansville 46-81 L 399 (14)CRUNK, Jordyne (9)OROSZOVA, Sabina11/12/13 INDIANA STATE 53-65 L 697 (17)PAYNE, Katlyn (11)OROSZOVA, Sabina11/15/13 at Saint Louis 52-71 L 211 (12)PAYNE, Katlyn (11)OROSZOVA, Sabina

(12)THOMAS, Arnisha(12)OROSZOVA, Sabina

11/21/13 LOYOLA-CHICAGO W 81-80 455 (26)OROSZOVA, Sabina (12)OROSZOVA, Sabina11/25/13 WESTERN ILLINOIS W 68-64 3300 (19)PAYNE, Katlyn (7)PAYNE, Katlyn11/29/13 vs UAB 46-79 L 122 (15)PAYNE, Katlyn (9)PAYNE, Katlyn11/30/13 at Kansas City 62-69 L 189 (26)OROSZOVA, Sabina (8)PAYNE, Katlyn12-04-13 at Bradley W 71-67 3750 (38)OROSZOVA, Sabina (15)OROSZOVA, Sabina12/16/13 at Southern Illinois 60-66 L 325 (23)CRUNK, Jordyne (6)CRUNK, Jordyne12/20/13 vs Georgia Southern W 57-50 (20)OROSZOVA, Sabina (17)OROSZOVA, Sabina12/21/13 vs Air Force W 76-44 (22)OROSZOVA, Sabina (12)OROSZOVA, Sabina

(22)PAYNE, Katlyn12/28/13 *TENNESSEE STATE W 80-70 328 (26)OROSZOVA, Sabina (14)OROSZOVA, Sabina01/04/14 *MOREHEAD STATE 64-75 L 331 (18)OROSZOVA, Sabina (16)OROSZOVA, Sabina

(18)CRUNK, Jordyne01/07/14 *EASTERN KENTUCKY W 75-71 102 (23)PAYNE, Katlyn (12)OROSZOVA, Sabina1/11/14 *at Jacksonville State 46-61 L 536 (16)OROSZOVA, Sabina (13)OROSZOVA, Sabina1/13/14 *at Tennessee Tech 54-64 L 782 (17)CRUNK, Jordyne (11)OROSZOVA, Sabina

(17)OROSZOVA, Sabina01/18/14 *AUSTIN PEAY 56-64 L 521 (15)CRUNK, Jordyne (14)OROSZOVA, Sabina01/20/14 *MURRAY STATE W 80-74 401 (26)OROSZOVA, Sabina (13)OROSZOVA, Sabina1/25/14 *at Southeast Missouri 49-66 L 730 (12)OROSZOVA, Sabina (8)PAYNE, Katlyn1-27-14 *at UT Martin 84-103 L 1602 (26)PAYNE, Katlyn (9)BROWN, Erica02/01/14 *SIU EDWARDSVILLE W 71-61 1056 (25)PAYNE, Katlyn (14)OROSZOVA, Sabina

(14)PALOMBIZIO, Morgan02/08/14 *SOUTHEAST MISSOURI W 53-48 701 (15)PAYNE, Katlyn (8)PAYNE, Katlyn

(8)OROSZOVA, Sabina02/15/14 *at Murray State 74-83 L 654 (20)CRUNK, Jordyne (8)OLSON, Taryn

(8)PAYNE, Katlyn2/17/14 *at Austin Peay W 65-63 863 (24)OROSZOVA, Sabina (8)PALOMBIZIO, Morgan

(8)OROSZOVA, Sabina2/22/14 *at Belmont W 54-48 554 (16)PAYNE, Katlyn (13)OROSZOVA, Sabina02/27/14 *UT MARTIN 69-93 L 688 (18)PALOMBIZIO, Morgan (15)OROSZOVA, Sabina03/01/14 *at SIU Edwardsville 58-67 L 2096 (16)CRUNK, Jordyne (13)OROSZOVA, Sabina03/05/14 vs Eastern Kentucky 52-75 L (15)OROSZOVA, Sabina (12)OROSZOVA, Sabina

* - Conference gameAttendance Summary Games Attend Avg/GameHome 11 8580 780Away 13 12691 976Neutral 4 122 30Total 28 21393 764

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2013-14 OVERALL STATISTICS2013-14 EIU Women's BasketballEastern Illinois Combined Team Statistics (as of Oct 01, 2014)

All games

RECORD: OVERALL HOME AWAY NEUTRALALL GAMES 12-16 7-4 3-10 2-2CONFERENCE 7-9 5-3 2-6 0-0NON-CONFERENCE 5-7 2-1 1-4 2-2

To tal 3-Po in t F-Th row Rebounds## Player gp -gs m in avg fg -fga fg% 3fg -fga 3fg% ft-fta ft% o ff def to t avg p f dq a to b lk s tl p ts avg10 O R O S ZO V A , S ab i 28-28 967 34.5 183-416 . 4 4 18-69 . 2 6 89-114 . 7 8 60 236 296 10.6 97 4 71 82 44 23 473 16.903 P A Y N E , K atlyn 28-28 102 36.6 124-299 . 4 1 79-195 . 4 0 59-80 . 7 3 39 90 129 4.6 45 0 33 73 17 25 386 13.822 C R U N K , Jordyne 28-28 104 37.2 99-292 . 3 3 36-110 . 3 2 119-142 . 8 3 10 80 90 3.2 69 0 124 85 1 23 353 12.624 P A LO M B IZ IO , M or 28-28 731 26.1 57-131 . 4 3 16-49 . 3 2 31-39 . 7 9 43 71 114 4.1 58 0 46 55 2 12 161 5.840 O LS O N , Taryn 28-28 641 22.9 45-101 . 4 4 0-0 . 0 0 21-39 . 5 3 38 58 96 3.4 83 4 37 59 19 7 111 4.020 TH O M A S , A rn isha 27-0 347 12.9 40-98 . 4 0 1-5 . 2 0 25-39 . 6 4 13 31 44 1.6 59 2 15 35 2 19 106 3.911 B R O W N , E rica 26-0 369 14.2 35-74 . 4 7 0-1 . 0 0 15-21 . 7 1 20 74 94 3.6 60 3 22 15 24 7 85 3.305 G A IN E S , A a liyah 20-0 199 10.0 20-52 . 3 8 0-3 . 0 0 13-22 . 5 9 7 28 35 1.8 20 0 17 28 2 8 53 2.732 S H U M P E R T, A lec 4-0 34 8.5 1-7 . 1 4 1-3 . 3 3 4-5 . 8 0 1 2 3 0.8 4 0 1 6 0 0 7 1.835 K A LLE N B E R G E R , 11-0 43 3.9 3-9 . 3 3 0-0 . 0 0 1-5 . 2 0 6 4 10 0.9 12 0 0 7 5 1 7 0.612 D A N O S , G eorg ia 17-0 117 6.9 2-12 . 1 6 1-8 . 1 2 3-5 . 6 0 1 9 10 0.6 13 0 22 10 0 4 8 0.554 W ILLIS , D eA nna 19-0 85 4.5 3-14 . 2 1 0-0 . 0 0 0-7 . 0 0 9 11 20 1.1 11 0 4 5 6 2 6 0.3

Team 42 63 105 7Tota l.......... 28 5600 612-150 . 4 0 152-443 . 3 4 380-518 . 7 3 289 757 104 37.4 531 13 392 467 122 131 175 62.7O pponents...... 28 5599 687-167 . 4 1 162-498 . 3 2 386-551 . 7 0 323 681 100 35.9 508 12 352 317 71 241 192 68.6

TEA M STA TISTICS EIU OPPS C O R IN G 1756 1922 P o in ts per gam e 62.7 68.6 S coring m arg in -5 .9 -F IE LD G O A LS -A TT 612-1505 687-1675 F ie ld goa l pct . 4 0 7 . 4 1 03 P O IN T FG -A TT 152-443 162-498 3 -po in t FG pct . 3 4 3 . 3 2 5 3 -p t FG m ade per gam 5.4 5 .8FR E E TH R O W S -A TT 380-518 386-551 F ree th row pct . 7 3 4 . 7 0 1 F -Throw s m ade per ga 13.6 13.8R E B O U N D S 1046 1004 R ebounds per gam e 37.4 35.9 R ebound ing m arg in +1.5 -A S S IS TS 392 352 A ss is ts per gam e 14.0 12.6TU R N O V E R S 467 317 Turnovers per gam e 16.7 11.3 Turnover m arg in -5 .4 - A ss is t/tu rnover ra tio 0 .8 1 .1S TE A LS 131 241 S tea ls per gam e 4.7 8 .6B LO C K S 122 71 B locks per gam e 4.4 2 .5A TTE N D A N C E 8580 12813 H om e gam es-A vg/G am 11-780 13-976 N eutra l s ite -A vg /G am e - 4-30

Sco re by Per iods 1s t 2nd To talsE astern Illino is 774 982 1756O pponents 864 1058 1922

Date Opponen t Sco re A tt.11/8 /13 a t E vansville L 46-81 39911/12 /13 IN D IA N A S TA TE L 53-65 69711/15 /13 at S a in t Lou is L 52-71 21111/21 /13 LO Y O LA -C H IC A G O W 81-80 45511/25 /13 W E S TE R N ILL IN O IS W 68-64 330011/29 /13 vs U A B L 46-79 12211/30 /13 at K ansas C ity L 62-69 18912-04-13 at B rad ley W 71-67 375012/16 /13 at S outhern Illino is L 60-66 32512/20 /13 vs G eorg ia S outhern W 57-50 012/21 /13 vs A ir Force W 76-44 0

* 12 /28 /13 TE N N E S S E E S TA TE W 80-70 328* 01 /04 /14 M O R E H E A D S TA TE L 64-75 331* 01 /07 /14 E A S TE R N K E N TU C K Y W 75-71 102* 1 /11 /14 at Jacksonville S ta te L 46-61 536* 1 /13 /14 at Tennessee Tech L 54-64 782* 01 /18 /14 A U S TIN P E A Y L 56-64 521* 01 /20 /14 M U R R A Y S TA TE W 80-74 401* 1 /25 /14 at S outheast M issouri L 49-66 730* 1-27-14 at U T M artin L 84-103 1602* 02 /01 /14 S IU E D W A R D S V ILLE W 71-61 1056* 02 /08 /14 S O U TH E A S T M IS S O U R I W 53-48 701* 02 /15 /14 at M urray S ta te L 74-83 654* 2 /17 /14 at A ustin P eay W 65-63 863* 2 /22 /14 at B e lm ont W 54-48 554* 02 /27 /14 U T M A R TIN L 69-93 688* 03 /01 /14 at S IU E dw ardsv ille L 58-67 2096

03/05 /14 vs E aste rn K entucky L 52-75 0

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2013-14 OVC ONLY STATISTICS2013-14 EIU Women's BasketballEastern Illinois Combined Team Statistics (as of Oct 01, 2014)

Conference games

RECORD: OVERALL HOME AWAY NEUTRALALL GAMES 7-9 5-3 2-6 0-0CONFERENCE 7-9 5-3 2-6 0-0NON-CONFERENCE 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

To tal 3-Po in t F-Th row Rebounds## Player gp -gs m in avg fg -fga fg% 3fg -fga 3fg% ft-fta ft% o ff def to t avg p f dq a to b lk s tl p ts avg10 O R O S ZO V A , S ab i 16-16 587 36.7 99-227 . 4 3 8-37 . 2 1 53-68 . 7 7 34 149 183 11.4 56 2 45 48 20 17 259 16.203 P A Y N E , K atlyn 16-16 600 37.5 68-172 . 3 9 44-110 . 4 0 38-48 . 7 9 19 42 61 3.8 29 0 16 34 10 15 218 13.622 C R U N K , Jordyne 16-16 622 38.9 58-174 . 3 3 22-66 . 3 3 77-93 . 8 2 6 45 51 3.2 44 0 77 48 1 12 215 13.424 P A LO M B IZ IO , M or 16-16 442 27.6 40-82 . 4 8 11-31 . 3 5 17-20 . 8 5 31 44 75 4.7 36 0 29 36 1 6 108 6.840 O LS O N , Taryn 16-16 371 23.2 31-61 . 5 0 0-0 . 0 0 14-26 . 5 3 22 35 57 3.6 48 2 23 35 13 1 76 4.811 B R O W N , E rica 16-0 272 17.0 31-60 . 5 1 0-0 . 0 0 9-13 . 6 9 13 54 67 4.2 45 3 20 11 18 7 71 4.420 TH O M A S , A rn isha 15-0 152 10.1 21-47 . 4 4 1-2 . 5 0 12-18 . 6 6 5 13 18 1.2 25 0 7 15 0 4 55 3.705 G A IN E S , A a liyah 11-0 99 9.0 11-27 . 4 0 0-2 . 0 0 6-8 . 7 5 3 16 19 1.7 12 0 11 15 1 3 28 2.512 D A N O S , G eorg ia 6-0 28 4.7 0-2 . 0 0 0-1 . 0 0 2-3 . 6 6 0 1 1 0.2 6 0 4 3 0 1 2 0.354 W ILLIS , D eA nna 8-0 18 2.3 0-3 . 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 4 0 0 3 0 1 0 0.035 K A LLE N B E R G E R , 2-0 9 4.5 0-1 . 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 2 3 5 2.5 4 0 0 4 0 1 0 0.0

Team 26 32 58 4Tota l.......... 16 3200 359-856 . 4 1 86-249 . 3 4 228-297 . 7 6 161 434 595 37.2 309 7 232 256 64 68 103 64.5O pponents...... 16 3200 397-951 . 4 1 106-288 . 3 6 211-312 . 6 7 181 374 555 34.7 298 6 203 168 33 132 111 69.4

TEA M STA TISTICS EIU OPPS C O R IN G 1032 1111 P o in ts per gam e 64.5 69.4 S coring m arg in -4 .9 -F IE LD G O A LS -A TT 359-856 397-951 F ie ld goa l pct . 4 1 9 . 4 1 73 P O IN T FG -A TT 86-249 106-288 3 -po in t FG pct . 3 4 5 . 3 6 8 3 -p t FG m ade per gam 5.4 6 .6FR E E TH R O W S -A TT 228-297 211-312 F ree th row pct . 7 6 8 . 6 7 6 F -Throw s m ade per ga 14.3 13.2R E B O U N D S 595 555 R ebounds per gam e 37.2 34.7 R ebound ing m arg in +2.5 -A S S IS TS 232 203 A ss is ts per gam e 14.5 12.7TU R N O V E R S 256 168 Turnovers per gam e 16.0 10.5 Turnover m arg in -5 .5 - A ss is t/tu rnover ra tio 0 .9 1 .2S TE A LS 68 132 S tea ls per gam e 4.3 8 .3B LO C K S 64 33 B locks per gam e 4.0 2 .1A TTE N D A N C E 4128 7817 H om e gam es-A vg/G am 8-516 8-977 N eutra l s ite -A vg /G am e - 0-0

Sco re by Per iods 1s t 2nd To talsE astern Illino is 438 594 1032O pponents 492 619 1111

Date Opponen t Sco re A tt.* 12 /28 /13 TE N N E S S E E S TA TE W 80-70 328* 01 /04 /14 M O R E H E A D S TA TE L 64-75 331* 01 /07 /14 E A S TE R N K E N TU C K Y W 75-71 102* 1 /11 /14 at Jacksonville S ta te L 46-61 536* 1 /13 /14 at Tennessee Tech L 54-64 782* 01 /18 /14 A U S TIN P E A Y L 56-64 521* 01 /20 /14 M U R R A Y S TA TE W 80-74 401* 1 /25 /14 at S outheast M issouri L 49-66 730* 1-27-14 at U T M artin L 84-103 1602* 02 /01 /14 S IU E D W A R D S V ILLE W 71-61 1056* 02 /08 /14 S O U TH E A S T M IS S O U R I W 53-48 701* 02 /15 /14 at M urray S ta te L 74-83 654* 2 /17 /14 at A ustin P eay W 65-63 863* 2 /22 /14 at B e lm ont W 54-48 554* 02 /27 /14 U T M A R TIN L 69-93 688* 03 /01 /14 at S IU E dw ardsv ille L 58-67 2096

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Top-3 All-Time EIU Scorers(L-R): Rachel Galligan, Nancy Kassebaum and Ta’Kenya Nixon

Nancy Kassebaum1979-83

Rachel Galligan2005-09

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1987-88 Season

22-8 Overall14-4 Gateway

EIU OpponentL 74 95 at PurdueW 58 48 at Ball StateW 61 57 BUTLERW 76 62 BOWLING GREENW 66 42 SAINT LOUISL 62 63 @ at Northern ArizonaL 78 88 @ vs. Colorado StateW 62 50 • SOUTHERN ILLINOISW 73 55 • at Western IllinoisW 71 68 • at BradleyW 78 66 • NORTHERN IOWAW 60 57 • DRAKEL 85 95 • at Southwest MissouriW 69 58 • at Wichita StateL 76 86 • INDIANA STATEW 81 61 • ILLINOIS STATEW 75 48 VALPARAISOW 83 55 • BRADLEYW 80 59 • WESTERN ILLINOISL 66 67 • at DrakeW 90 75 • at Northern IowaW 65 64 • WICHITA STATEW 98 66 • SOUTHWEST MISSOURIL 73 85 • at Illinois State W 60 59 • at Indiana StateW 66 54 • at Southern IllinoisW 95 59 ILLINOIS-CHICAGOW 78 66 ^ INDIANA STATEW 80 79 ^ at Illinois StateL 72 78 + COLORADO

@ No. Arizona Tournament (Flagstaff, Ariz.)• Gateway Conference game^ Gateway Tournament (Champion)+ NCAA Tournament Midwest Regional (Charleston, Ill.)

2009-10 Season

23-11 Overall16-2 Ohio Valley

EIU OpponentL 68 91 + at #3 Ohio StateL 80 84 + vs UTEPW 74 70 + vs Northern ColoradoL 52 79 at SMUW 68 64 at IPFWW 110 28 BRESCIAW 70 57 • at Tennessee StateL 55 65 • at Austin PeayW 66 58 WESTERN MICHIGANL 63 65 INDIANA STATEL 56 62 at Illinois-ChicagoL 66 82 ILLINOIS STATEL 78 85 at Miami (Ohio)W 85 48 • JACKSONVILLE STATEW 79 68 • TENNESSEE TECHW 67 39 • SOUTHEAST MISSOURIW 60 50 • at Eastern KentuckyW 62 60 • at Morehead StateW 64 57 • MURRAY STATEW 74 47 • UT MARTINW 80 59 • at Tennessee TechW 60 43 • at Jacksonville StateW 74 63 at SIU EdwardsvilleW 71 41 • at Southeast MissouriW 74 63 • MOREHEAD STATEW 69 41 • EASTERN KENTUCKYL 64 71 • at UT MartinW 76 71 • at Murray StateW 78 47 • AUSTIN PEAYW 79 67 • TENNESSEE STATEW 73 56 $ TENNESSEE STATEW 65 51 $ vs UT MartinL 60 69 $ vs Austin PeayL 56 85 ^ at Marquette

+ Preseason WNIT (Little Rock, Ark.) • Ohio Valley Conference game$ OVC Tournament (runner-up)^ Postseason WNIT

2012-13 Season

20-12 Overall12-4 Ohio Valley

EIU OpponentL 39 69 at Indiana StateL 65 66 BRADLEYW 88 67 SAN JOSE STATEW 89 73 ^ vs BuffaloL 42 105 ^ at DaytonW 71 60 (OT) IUPUIW 70 57 EVANSVILLEW 72 67 (OT) SACRAMENTO STATEL 47 76 at WisconsinL 68 70 at Western IllinoisL 38 48 at Northern IllinoisW 76 67 * at Tennessee StateW 72 69 at Loyola (IL)W 78 58 * at Morehead StateL 62 63 * at Eastern KentuckyW 76 53 * JACKSONVILLE STATEW 89 79 * TENNESSEE TECHW 68 43 * at Austin PeayL 58 68 * at Murray StateW 82 62 * SOUTHEAST MISSOURIW 84 79 * UT MARTINW 70 65 * at SIUEW 64 46 * at Southeast MissouriW 86 30 OAKLAND CITYW 73 59 * MURRAY STATEW 88 59 * AUSTIN PEAYW 60 43 * BELMONTL 62 82 * at UT MartinL 62 70 (OT) * SIUEL 69 71 # vs UT MartinW 60 58 ! at MissouriL 54 62 ! at Illinois

^ Dayton Tournament (Dayton, Ohio)* Ohio Valley Conference gameHome games in BOLD CAPS# OVC Tournament (Nashville, Tenn.)! WNIT

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3. NANCY KASSEBAUM – 1,807 pts.Year G-GS FG- FGA Pct. 3FG- 3FGA Pct. FT- FTA Pct. TP PPG1979-80 30-30 207- 464 .446 –– –– –– 50- 81 .617 464 15.51980-81 33-33 219- 476 .460 –– –– –– 66- 94 .702 504 15.31981-82 31-31 217- 446 .470 –– –– –– 80- 102 .784 514 16.61982-83 19-19 135- 257 .525 –– –– –– 55- 76 .724 325 17.1TOTALS 113-113 778- 1643 .474 –– –– –– 251- 353 .711 1807 16.0

5. TONI COLLINS – 1,715 pts.Year G-GS FG- FGA Pct. 3FG- 3FGA Pct. FT- FTA Pct. TP PPG1981-82 33-33 236- 481 .491 –– –– –– 84- 150 .560 556 16.81982-83 27-26 151- 271 .557 –– –– –– 64- 86 .744 366 13.61983-84 28-28 160- 299 .535 –– –– –– 63- 88 .716 383 13.71984-85 28-28 164- 326 .503 –– –– –– 82- 128 .641 410 14.6TOTALS 116-115 711- 1377 .516 –– –– –– 293- 452 .648 1715 14.8

4. PAM O’CONNOR – 1,731 pts.Year G-GS FG- FGA Pct. 3FG- 3FGA Pct. FT- FTA Pct. TP PPG2000-01 27-27 143- 269 .532 2- 2 1.000 69- 104 .663 357 13.22001-02 28-28 204- 337 .605 0- 1 .000 96- 157 .611 504 18.02003-04 27-26 166- 276 .601 0- 0 .000 112- 161 .696 444 16.42004-05 27-20 164-274 .599 0- 1 .000 98- 157 .624 426 15.8 TOTALS 109-101 677- 1156 .586 2- 4 .500 375- 579 .648 1731 15.9

1. TA’KENYA NIXON – 1,924 pts.Year G-GS FG- FGA Pct. 3FG- 3FGA Pct. FT- FTA Pct. TP PPG2009-10 34-33 156- 331 .471 13- 46 .283 150-193 .777 475 14.02010-11 29-28 152- 329 .462 10- 33 .303 147-187 .786 461 15.92011-12 31-31 182- 347 .524 8- 34 .235 134- 160 .838 506 16.32012-13 32-32 183- 405 .452 16- 48 .333 100- 129 .775 482 15.1TOTALS 126-124 673- 1412 .447 47- 161 .292 531- 669 .794 1924 15.3

1,000 POINT CLUB

2. RACHEL GALLIGAN – 1,891 pts.Year G-GS FG- FGA Pct. 3FG- 3FGA Pct. FT- FTA Pct. TP PPG2005-06 29-26 118- 238 .496 0- 0 .000 74- 95 .779 310 10.72006-07 29-29 172- 369 .466 0- 1 .000 155- 204 .760 499 17.22007-08 27-21 170- 311 .547 0- 1 .000 160- 186 .860 500 18.52008-09 33-33 224- 394 .569 0- 0 .000 134- 177 .757 582 17.6TOTALS 118-109 684- 1312 .521 0- 2 .000 523- 662 .790 1891 16.0

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6. BARBORA GARBOVA – 1,537 pts.Year G-GS FG- FGA Pct. 3FG- 3FGA Pct. FT- FTA Pct. TP PPG1994-95 28-28 133- 353 .377 35- 96 .365 41- 60 .683 342 12.21995-96 27-27 144- 357 .403 28- 106 .264 49- 78 .628 365 13.51996-97 27-27 167- 400 .418 37- 100 .370 54- 82 .659 425 15.71997-98 27-26 150- 385 .393 36- 103 .350 69- 95 .726 405 15.0TOTALS 109-108 594- 1495 .397 136- 405 .336 213- 315 .676 1537 14.1

1,000 POINT CLUB

7. BARB PERKES – 1,456 pts.Year G-GS FG- FGA Pct. 3FG- 3FGA Pct. FT- FTA Pct. TP PPG1986-87 30-28 128- 331 .387 33- 94 .351 66- 95 .695 355 11.81987-88 30-30 165- 392 .421 47- 115 .409 91- 123 .740 468 15.61988-89 14-12 65- 169 .385 20- 59 .339 64- 80 .800 214 15.31989-90 24-24 146- 358 .408 37- 95 .390 90- 116 .776 419 17.5TOTALS 98-94 504- 1250 .403 137- 363 .377 311- 414 .751 1456 14.9

8. MARIAH KING – 1,440 pts.Year G-GS FG- FGA Pct. 3FG- 3FGA Pct. FT- FTA Pct. TP PPG2009-10 34-0 77- 147 .524 0- 3 .000 28- 42 .667 182 5.42010-11 31-31 159- 331 .480 5- 21 .238 93- 134 .694 416 13.42011-12 31-31 158- 346 .457 3- 20 .150 70- 119 .588 389 12.52012-13 32-32 173- 389 .445 15- 62 .242 92- 122 .754 453 14.2TOTALS 128-94 567- 1213 .467 23- 106 .217 283- 417 .679 1440 11.3

10. MELANIE HATFIELD – 1,389 pts.Year G-GS FG- FGA Pct. 3FG- 3FGA Pct. FT- FTA Pct. TP PPG1982-83 28-17 114- 231 .494 –– –– –– 29- 46 .630 257 9.21983-84 28-26 133- 287 .463 –– –– –– 57- 85 .671 323 11.51984-85 27-25 132- 279 .473 –– –– –– 49- 76 .645 313 11.61985-86 28-28 209- 441 .474 –– –– –– 78- 106 .736 496 17.7TOTALS 111-96 588- 1238 .475 –– –– –– 213- 313 .681 1389 12.5

9. LINDA ELLSWORTH – 1,434 pts.Year G-GS FG- FGA Pct. 3FG- 3FGA Pct. FT- FTA Pct. TP PPG1977-78 N/A –– –– –– 2801978-79 N/A –– –– –– 1901979-80 30- 212- 417 .508 –– –– –– 70- 112 .630 474 15.81980-81 32- 490 15.3TOTALS 95-N/A 627- 1164 .539 –– –– –– 180- 266 .677 1434

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1,000 POINT CLUB11. TRACY ROLLER – 1,385 pts.Year G-GS FG- FGA Pct. 3FG- 3FGA Pct. FT- FTA Pct. TP PPG1988-89 28-10 77- 181 .425 1- 10 .100 34- 48 .708 189 6.81989-90 27-27 173- 380 .455 17- 49 .347 79- 95 .832 442 16.41990-91 26-26 142- 330 .430 16- 55 .291 63- 88 .716 363 14.01991-92 27-27 144- 358 .402 15- 57 .263 88- 102 .863 391 14.5TOTALS 108-90 536- 1249 .429 49- 171 .287 264- 333 .793 1385 12.8

12. CHRIS ALDRIDGE – 1,337 pts.Year G-GS FG- FGA Pct. 3FG- 3FGA Pct. FT- FTA Pct. TP PPG1982-83 25-4 60- 129 .465 –– –– –– 30- 46 .652 150 6.01983-84 28-25 132- 261 .506 –– –– –– 62- 110 .564 326 11.61984-85 28-28 172- 326 .582 –– –– –– 67- 107 .626 411 14.71985-86 28-28 187- 401 .466 –– –– –– 76- 112 .679 450 16.1TOTALS 109-85 551- 1117 .493 –– –– –– 235- 375 .627 1337 12.3

13. MEGAN SPARKS – 1,313 pts.Year G-GS FG- FGA Pct. 3FG- 3FGA Pct. FT- FTA Pct. TP PPG2002-03 28-21 98- 269 .364 32- 108 .296 88- 108 .815 316 11.32003-04 26-11 91- 236 .386 23- 72 .319 66- 81 .815 271 10.42004-05 26-26 80- 247 .324 30- 103 .291 76- 104 .731 266 10.22005-06 29-29 140- 362 .387 45- 128 .352 135- 171 .789 460 15.9TOTALS 109-87 409-1114 .367 130- 411 .316 365- 464 .787 1313 12.0

14. JOANN ARCHER – 1,256 pts.Year G-GS FG- FGA Pct. 3FG- 3FGA Pct. FT- FTA Pct. TP PPG1977-78 unavailable n/a1978-79 25- 73- 153 .477 –– –– –– 16- 19 .842 162 6.51979-80 30- 163- 369 .369 –– –– –– 66- 85 .776 392 13.11980-81 35- 251- 479 .524 –– –– –– 105- 135 .778 607 17.3TOTALS 100- 495- 1028 .482 –– –– –– 200- 254 .787 1256 11.9

15. LISA TYLER – 1,249 pts.Year G-GS FG- FGA Pct. 3FG- 3FGA Pct. FT- FTA Pct. TP PPG1985-86 28-27 98- 205 .478 –– –– –– 35- 50 .700 231 8.31986-87 30-29 150- 317 .473 0- 3 .000 86- 111 .775 386 12.91987-88 30-29 129- 269 .480 1- 4 .250 51- 67 .761 310 10.31988-89 27-25 135- 259 .521 2- 3 .667 50- 60 .866 322 11.9TOTALS 115-110 512- 1050 .488 3- 10 .300 222- 288 .771 1249 10.9

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1,000 POINT CLUB16. LAUREN DAILEY – 1,247 pts.Year G-GS FG- FGA Pct. 3FG- 3FGA Pct. FT- FTA Pct. TP PPG2000-01 26-25 88- 224 .393 30- 111 .270 42- 52 .808 248 9.52001-02 28-28 119- 287 .415 56- 145 .386 31- 39 .795 325 11.62002-03 28-28 130- 311 .418 40- 119 .336 68- 85 .800 368 13.12003-04 26-25 105- 263 .399 36- 109 .330 60- 69 .870 306 11.8TOTALS 108-106 442- 1085 .407 162- 484 .335 201- 245 .820 1247 11.5

17. LEAH ALDRICH-FRANKLIN – 1,246 pts.Year G-GS FG- FGA Pct. 3FG- 3FGA Pct. FT- FTA Pct. TP PPG1996-97 25-0 28- 72 .389 0- 1 .000 11- 19 .579 67 2.71997-98 27-27 173- 374 .463 1- 5 .200 56- 88 .636 403 14.91998-99 26-26 216- 439 .492 12- 44 .273 112- 141 .794 556 21.41999-00 26-20 100- 199 .503 0- 0 .000 20- 34 .588 220 8.5TOTALS 104-73 517- 1084 .477 13- 50 .260 199- 282 .706 1246 12.0

18. STACY FRIERDICH – 1,110 pts.Year G-GS FG- FGA Pct. 3FG- 3FGA Pct. FT- FTA Pct. TP PPG1987-88 30-0 86- 161 .534 0- 0 .000 63- 88 .716 235 7.81988-89 28-6 88- 182 .484 0- 0 .000 43- 73 .589 219 7.81989-90 27-27 109- 220 .496 0- 0 .000 54- 75 .720 272 10.11990-91 27-27 161- 307 .524 0- 0 .000 62- 101 .614 384 14.2TOTALS 112-60 444- 870 .510 0- 0 .000 222- 337 .659 1110 9.9

19. ALLISON LEE – 1,057 pts.Year G-GS FG- FGA Pct. 3FG- 3FGA Pct. FT- FTA Pct. TP PPG1994-95 28-28 78- 174 .448 0- 0 .000 94- 121 .777 250 8.91995-96 27-27 79- 154 .513 1- 3 .333 62- 89 .691 221 8.21996-97 27-27 102- 188 .543 0- 1 .000 102- 129 .791 306 11.31997-98 26-26 89- 176 .506 0- 0 .000 102- 136 .750 280 10.8TOTALS 108-108 348- 692 .503 1- 4 .250 360- 475 .758 1057 9.8

20. SYDNEY MITCHELL – 1,056 pts.Year G-GS FG- FGA Pct. 3FG- 3FGA Pct. FT- FTA Pct. TP PPG2009-10 34-0 60- 130 .462 5- 14 .357 60- 82 .732 185 5.42010-11 31-31 98- 225 .436 19- 50 .380 71- 106 .670 286 9.22011-12 30-22 109- 241 .452 19- 54 .352 93- 124 .750 330 11.02012-13 32-13 91- 235 .387 19- 45 .422 54- 79 .684 255 8.0TOTALS 127-66 358- 831 .431 62- 163 .380 278- 391 .711 1056 8.3

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21. SHERYL BONSETT – 1,012 pts.

20. KATHY LANTER – 1,020 pts.Year G-GS FG- FGA Pct. 3FG- 3FGA Pct. FT- FTA Pct. TP PPG1979-80 1- 0- 0 .000 –– –– –– 0- 0 .000 0 0.01980-81 N/A –– –– –– 2181981-82 33- 182- 400 .455 –– –– –– 37- 53 .698 401 12.21982-83 29-29 173- 352 .491 –– –– –– 55- 75 .733 401 13.8TOTALS 94-N/A 494-N/A –– –– –– 122- N/A 1020 10.9

Year G-GS FG- FGA Pct. 3FG- 3FGA Pct. FT- FTA Pct. TP PPG1985-86 27-25 82- 183 .448 –– –– –– 30- 39 .769 194 7.21986-87 30-15 72- 176 .409 0- 8 .000 40- 51 .784 184 6.11987-88 29-29 138- 301 .459 17- 42 .405 55- 75 .733 348 12.01988-89 28-27 117- 271 .432 25- 57 .439 27- 37 .730 286 10.2TOTALS 114-96 409- 931 .439 42- 107 .393 152- 202 .752 1012 8.9

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SEASON POINTS1. JoAnn Archer ..................... 607 ......... 19812. Rachel Galligan ................. 582 ......... 20093. Leah Aldrich-Franklin ......... 556 ......... 1999 Toni Collins ........................ 556 ......... 19825. Nancy Kassebaum ............ 514 ......... 19826. Ta’Kenya Nixon ................. 506 ......... 20127. Pam O’Connor ................... 504 ......... 2002 Nancy Kassebaum ............ 504 ......... 19819. Rachel Galligan ................. 500 ......... 200810. Rachel Galligan ................. 499 ......... 2007

SEASON FIELD GOALS MADE1. JoAnn Archer ..................... 251 ......... 19812. Toni Collins ........................ 236 ......... 19823. Rachel Galligan ................. 224 ......... 20094. Nancy Kassebaum ............ 219 ......... 19815. Nancy Kassebaum ............ 217 ......... 19826. Leah Aldrich-Franklin ......... 216 ......... 19997. Linda Ellsworth .................. 212 ......... 19808. Melanie Hatfield ................. 209 ......... 19869. Nancy Kassebaum ............ 207 ......... 198010. Pam O’Connor ................... 204 ......... 2002

SEASON FIELD GOAL ATTEMPTS1. Toni Collins ........................ 481 ......... 19822. JoAnn Archer ..................... 479 ......... 19813. Nancy Kassebaum ............ 476 ......... 19814. Nancy Kassebaum ............ 464 ......... 19805. Nancy Kassebaum ............ 446 ......... 19826. Melanie Hatfield ................. 441 ......... 19867. Leah Aldrich-Franklin ......... 439 ......... 19998. Jo Huber ............................ 422 ......... 19809. Linda Ellsworth .................. 417 ......... 198010. Sabina Oroszova ............... 416 ......... 2014

SEASON FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE (MINIMUM 100 MADE)1. Pam O’Connor ................... 605 ......... 20022. Pam O’Connor ................... 601 ......... 20043. Pam O’Connor ................... 599 ......... 20054 Brooke Gossett .................. 570 ......... 20035. Rachel Galligan ................. 569 ......... 20096. Sue Hynd ........................... 563 ......... 19847. Toni Collins ........................ 557 ......... 19838. Pat Hamilton ...................... 547 ......... 1987 Rachel Galligan ................. 547 ......... 200810. Linda Ellsworth .................. 544 ......... 1981

SEASON 3-POINT FIELD GOALS1. Katlyn Payne ..................... 79 ........... 20142. Michelle Lewis ................... 58 ........... 20023. Kelsey Wyss ...................... 57 ............20114. Lauren Dailey .................... 56 ........... 20025. Meggie Eck ........................ 54 ........... 20076. Megan Edwards ................ 53 ........... 20097. Kelsey Wyss ...................... 49 ........... 20138. Katlyn Payne ..................... 48 ........... 20139. Barb Perkes ....................... 47 ........... 198810. Megan Sparks ................... 45 ........... 2006

SEASON 3-POINT FG ATTEMPTED1. Katlyn Payne ..................... 195 ......... 20142. Michelle Lewis ................... 155 ......... 20023. Meggie Eck ........................ 153 ......... 20074. Renee Schaul .................... 150 ......... 20015. Kelsey Wyss ...................... 147 ..........20116. Lauren Dailey .................... 145 ......... 2002 7. Katlyn Payne ..................... 144 ......... 20138. Ashley Thomas .................. 143 ......... 20109. Megan Edwards ................ 131 ......... 200910. Kelsey Wyss ...................... 130 ......... 2013

SEASON 3-PT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE (MINIMUM 40 MADE)1. Nicky Polka ........................ 430 ......... 19952. Barb Perkes ....................... 409 ......... 19883. Melanie Ploger .................. 408 ......... 20054. Katlyn Payne ..................... 405 ......... 2014 Megan Edwards ................ 405 ......... 20096. Kelsey Wyss ...................... 388 ..........20117. Lauren Dailey .................... 386 ......... 20028. Kelsey Wyss ...................... 378 ......... 20129. Kelsey Wyss ...................... 377 ......... 201310. Angie Patzner .................... 376 ......... 2000

SEASON ASSISTS1. Nancy Kassebaum ............ 223 ......... 19822. Nancy Kassebaum ............ 206 ......... 19813. Ta’Kenya Nixon ................. 183 ......... 20134. Kathy Lanter ...................... 178 ......... 19835. Nicky Polka ........................ 177 ......... 19956. Ta’Kenya Nixon ................. 166 ......... 20107. Kathy Lanter ...................... 157 ......... 19828. Nicky Polka ........................ 151 ......... 1994 Nicky Polka ........................ 151 ......... 199310. Ta’Kenya Nixon ................. 146 ..........2011

SEASON FREE THROWS MADE1. Rachel Galligan ................. 160 ......... 20082. Maggie Kloak ..................... 158 ......... 20103. Rachel Galligan ................. 155 ......... 20074. Ta’Kenya Nixon ................. 150 ......... 20105. Ta’Kenya Nixon ................. 147 ..........20116. Megan Sparks ................... 135 ......... 20067. Rachel Galligan ................. 134 ......... 2009 TaKenya Nixon .................. 134 ......... 20129. Shannon Baugh ................. 129 ......... 199410. Jordyne Crunk ................... 119 ......... 2014

SEASON FREE THROW ATTEMPTS1. Maggie Kloak ..................... 214 ......... 20102. Rachel Galligan ................. 204 ......... 20073. Ta’Kenya Nixon ................. 193 ......... 20104. Ta’Kenya Nixon ................. 187 ..........20115. Rachel Galligan ................. 186 ......... 20086. Rachel Galligan ................. 177 ......... 20097. Megan Sparks ................... 171 ......... 20068. Pam O’Connor ................... 161 ......... 20049. TaKenya Nixon .................. 160 ......... 20129. Shannon Baugh ................. 158 ......... 199410. Pam O’Connor ................... 157 ......... 2005 Pam O’Connor ................... 157 ......... 2002

SEASON FREE THROW PERCENTAGE (MINIMUM 80 MADE)1. Beverly Williams ................ 893 ......... 19912. Tracy Roller ....................... 863 ......... 19923. Rachel Galligan ................. 860 ......... 20084. Jordyne Crunk ................... 838 ......... 2014 Ta’Kenya Nixon ................. 838 ......... 20126. Shannon Baugh ................. 816 ......... 19947. Megan Sparks ................... 815 ......... 20038 Leah Aldrich-Franklin ......... 794 ......... 19999. Jordyne Crunk ................... 792 ......... 201210. Allison Lee ......................... 791 ......... 1996

SEASON REBOUNDS1. Toni Collins ........................ 352 ......... 19822. Jo Huber ............................ 335 ......... 19803. Sabina Oroszova ............... 296 ......... 20144. Linda Ellsworth .................. 294 ......... 19805. Linda Ellsworth .................. 280 ......... 19816. Rachel Galligan ................. 240 ......... 20077. Sheriel Brown .................... 237 ......... 19938. Ta’Kenya Nixon ................. 230 ......... 20109. Toni Collins ........................ 227 ......... 198510. Lisa Tyler ........................... 224 ......... 1987 Sabina Oroszova ............... 224 ......... 2013

SEASON STEALS1. Nancy Kassebaum ............ 151 ......... 19802. Nancy Kassebaum ............ 130 ......... 19823. Nancy Kassebaum ............ 125 ......... 19814. Melanie Hatfield ................. 116 ......... 19865. Barb Perkes ....................... 85 ........... 19886. Ta’Kenya Nixon ................. 83 ........... 2012 Ta’Kenya Nixon ................. 83 ........... 20138. Nicky Polka ........................ 78 ........... 19949. Nancy Kassebaum ............ 73 ........... 198310. Ta’Kenya Nixon ................. 71 ........... 2010

SEASON BLOCKED SHOTS1. Rachel Galligan ................. 61 ........... 20062. Sabina Oroszova ............... 58 ........... 20133. Toni Collins ........................ 47 ........... 19824. Rachel Galligan ................. 46 ........... 20075. Laura Mull .......................... 45 ........... 19876. Sabina Oroszova ............... 44 ........... 2014 Missy Beck ........................ 44 ........... 19968. Rachel Galligan ................. 41 ........... 20099. Rachel Galligan ................. 37 ........... 200810. Katie Meyers ..................... 35 ........... 2004 Leah Aldrich-Franklin ......... 35 ........... 2000 Toni Collins ........................ 35 ........... 1983

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POINTS38................... Sabina Oroszova at Bradley ............................................12/4/13 Jessica Huffman vs Morehead State .............................12/20/06

FIELD GOALS MADE16................... Sabina Oroszova at Bradley ............................................12/4/13 Sheriel Brown vs Grambling ..........................................12/19/92 Pat Hamilton vs Northern Iowa ........................................1/31/87

FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED29................... Jessica Huffman vs. Jacksonville St. (2OT) ....................2/01/07

FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE1.000.............. On 11 occasions (minimum 5 FG attempts)Most Recently:Maggie Kloak (6-6) at UT Martin ......................................2/18/10High FGs:Pam O’Connor (10-10) vs UT-Martin.......................................2/16/02....................... Dede Edwards (10-10) vs Bradley ...................................1/30/82

3-POINT FIELD GOALS MADE7..................... Katlyn Payne at UT Martin ...............................................1/27/14 Megan Sparks vs UT Martin ............................................1/12/06 Angie Patzner vs Middle Tennessee................................1/18/00 Barb Perkes vs Illinois State ..............................................3/9/88 Barb Perkes vs Drake ........................................................1/5/87

3-POINT FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED16................... Katlyn Payne at UT Martin ...............................................1/27/14 Barb Perkes vs Illinois State ..............................................3/9/88

3-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE1.000.............. Megan Edwards (5-of-5) vs Southeast Missouri ................2/7/09 Ashley Thomas (5-of-5) vs Austin Peay .............................2/9/08

FREE THROWS MADE16................... Jordyne Crunk (16-of-17) vs. Eastern Kentucky ................1/7/14

FREE THROWS ATTEMPTED18................... Rachel Galligan vs Eastern Kentucky .............................1/12/08 Chris Aldridge vs Xavier ................................................11/22/85

FREE THROW PERCENTAGE1.000.............. On 9 occasions (minimum 10 attempts) Sydney Mitchell (10-for-10) vs Northern Illinois .............12/29/11 Jordyne Crunk (12-of-12) vs SIU Edwardsville ..................2/3/11 Ta’Kenya Nixon (12-of-12) vs Eastern Kentucky ................2/13/10....................... Shannon Baugh (14-of-14) vs Youngstown St. ........................... 2/17/94

REBOUNDS22................... Toni Collins vs Evansville ..............................................12/22/84

ASSISTS16................... Barb Perkes vs Oklahoma ...............................................12/8/89

BLOCKS 6..................... Rachel Galligan vs Butler ..............................................11/30/05 Laura Mull vs Illinois State ...............................................2/12/87 Toni Collins vs Northeastern Illinois .................................2/13/82

STEALS11 ................... Melanie Hatfield vs Wisconsin .......................................11/30/85 Nancy Kassebaum vs Dayton .......................................12/18/79

INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS

POINTS607....................JoAnn Archer ...............................................................1980-81

SCORING AVERAGE21.4...................Leah Aldrich-Franklin ...................................................1998-99

FIELD GOALS MADE236....................Toni Collins ..................................................................1981-82

FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED481....................Toni Collins ..................................................................1981-82

FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE.605...................Pam O’Connor (204-337) ............................................2001-02

3-POINT FIELD GOALS MADE79......................Katlyn Payne ...............................................................2013-14

3-POINT FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED195....................Katlyn Payne ...............................................................2013-14

3-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE.430...................Nicky Polka (43-of-100) ...............................................1994-95

FREE THROWS MADE160....................Rachel Galligan ...........................................................2007-08

FREE THROWS ATTEMPTED204....................Rachel Galligan ...........................................................2006-07

FREE THROW PERCENTAGE.893...................Beverly Williams (108-of-121) .....................................1990-91

REBOUNDS352....................Toni Collins ..................................................................1981-82

ASSISTS223....................Nancy Kassebaum ......................................................1979-80

BLOCKS 61......................Rachel Galligan ...........................................................2005-06

STEALS151....................Nancy Kassebaum ......................................................1979-80

INDIVIDUAL SEASON HIGHS

Most Points Scored: ....126 ... vs Indiana-Northwest ........................11/21/03Points - OVC Game: ....108 ... vs Tennessee State...........................12/10/05Most Pts. One Half: .......71 ... vs Indiana-Northwest (1st half) .........11/21/03Most Pts. 2 Teams: ......201 ... with Jacksonville State (103-98) .......02/01/07Fewest Pts. Allowed: .....18 ... vs Chicago State ...............................11/20/78.......................................18 ... vs Principia .......................................01/24/76Most FG Made: ..............54 ... vs Indiana-Northwest ........................11/21/03Most FG Attempted:.......98 ... vs SIU Edwardsville ..........................02/21/80Best Field Goal %: .......707 ... vs Bradley (33-of-46) ........................01/12/85Most FT Made: ..............41 ... at Southeast Missouri .......................02/10/04Most FT Attempted: .......48 ... On Two Occasions ..................... 2008 & 2009Best FT %: ................1.000 ... at Southeast Missouri (11-of-11) .......02/17/01..................................1.000 ... at Austin Peay (10-of-10) ..................01/04/01Most 3-Pt FG Made: ......14 ... at San Jose State ............................. 11/21/11Most 3-Pt FG Attempt: ...36 .. vs Morehead State ............................01/02/99Best 3-Point FG %: ......833 ... at IPFW (5-of-6) ................................11/27/09Most Rebounds: ............62 ... vs Chicago State ...............................12/04/82Most Assists:..................42 ... vs Indiana-Northwest ........................11/21/03Most Steals: ...................35 ... vs Butler ............................................12/07/83Most Blocked Shots: ......12 ... vs. UAB .............................................11/29/13

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INDIVIDUAL CAREER RECORDS

FIELD GOALS MADE1. Nancy Kassebaum ....... 778 ......... 1980-832. Toni Collins ................... 711 ......... 1982-853. Rachel Galligan ............ 684 ......... 2006-094. Pam O’Connor .............. 677 ......... 2001-055. Ta’Kenya Nixon ............ 673 ......... 2010-136. Linda Ellsworth ............. 627 ......... 1977-817. Barbora Garbova .......... 594 ......... 1995-988. Melanie Hatfield ............ 588 ......... 1983-869. Mariah King .................. 567 ......... 2010-1310. Chris Aldridge ............... 551 ......... 1983-86

FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED1. Nancy Kassebaum ....... 1,643 ...... 1980-832. Barbora Garbova .......... 1,495 ...... 1995-983. Ta’Kenya Nixon ............ 1,412 ...... 2010-134. Toni Collins ................... 1,377 ...... 1982-855. Rachel Galligan ............ 1,312 ...... 2006-096. Barb Perkes .................. 1,250 ...... 1987-907. Tracy Roller .................. 1,249 ...... 1989-928. Melanie Hatfield ............ 1,238 ...... 1983-869. Mariah King .................. 1,213 ...... 2010-1310. Linda Ellsworth ............. 1,164 ...... 1977-81

FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE (MINIMUM 250 MADE)1. Pam O’Connor .............. 586 ......... 2001-052. Sue Hynd ...................... 537 ......... 1983-863. Brooke Gossett ............. 525 ......... 2000-034. Rachel Galligan ............ 521 ......... 2006-09 Linda Ellsworth ............. 521 ......... 1979-816 Toni Collins ................... 518 ......... 1982-857 Beverly Williams ........... 517 ......... 1989-918 Stacy Frierdich ............. 510 ......... 1988-919 Pat Hamilton ................. 508 ......... 1984-8710 Allison Lee .................... 503 ......... 1995-98

3-POINT FIELD GOALS1. Kelsey Wyss ................. 171 ......... 2010-132. Lauren Dailey ............... 162 ......... 2001-043. Katlyn Payne ................ 146 ......... 2012-144. Barb Perkes .................. 137 ......... 1987-905. Barbora Garbova .......... 136 ......... 1995-986. Ashley Thomas ............. 130 ......... 2007-10 Megan Sparks .............. 130 ......... 2003-068. Megan Edwards ........... 125 ......... 2006-099. Angie Patzner ............... 112 ......... 1996-0010. Meggie Eck ................... 107 ......... 2004-07

3-POINT FG ATTEMPTS1. Lauren Dailey ............... 484 ......... 2001-042. Kelsey Wyss ................. 462 ......... 2010-133. Megan Sparks .............. 411 ......... 2003-064. Barbora Garbova .......... 405 ......... 1995-985. Ashley Thomas ............. 393 ......... 2007-106. Katlyn Payne ................ 381 ......... 2012-147. Barb Perkes .................. 363 ......... 1987-908. Megan Edwards ........... 349 ......... 2006-099. Angie Patzner ............... 326 ......... 1996-0010. Jordyne Crunk .............. 309 ..........2011-14

3-POINT FG PERCENTAGE (MINIMUM 75 MADE)1. Katlyn Payne ................ 383 ......... 2012-142. Barb Perkes .................. 377 ......... 1987-903. Meggie Eck ................... 375 ......... 2004-074. Kelsey Wyss ................. 370 ......... 2010-135. Megan Edwards ........... 358 ......... 2006-096. Nicky Polka ................... 356 ......... 1992-957. Dominique Sims ........... 345 ......... 2008-108. Angie Patzner ............... 344 ......... 1996-009. Ellen Canale ................. 342 ......... 2006-0910. Barbara Garbova .......... 336 ......... 1995-98

FREE THROWS MADE1. Ta’Kenya Nixon ............ 531 ......... 2010-132. Rachel Galligan ............ 523 ......... 2006-093. Pam O’Connor .............. 375 ......... 2001-054. Megan Sparks .............. 365 ......... 2003-065. Allison Lee .................... 360 ......... 1995-986. Jordyne Crunk .............. 339 ..........2011-147. Maggie Kloak ................ 330 ......... 2007-108. Barb Perkes .................. 311 ......... 1987-909. Toni Collins ................... 293 ......... 1982-8510. Mariah King .................. 283 ......... 2010-13

FREE THROWS ATTEMPTED1. Ta’Kenya Nixon ............ 669 ......... 2010-132. Rachel Galligan ............ 662 ......... 2006-093. Pam O’Connor .............. 579 ......... 2001-054. Allison Lee .................... 475 ......... 1995-985. Megan Sparks .............. 464 ......... 2003-066. Maggie Kloak ................ 461 ......... 2007-107. Toni Collins ................... 452 ......... 1982-858. Mariah King .................. 417 ......... 2010-139. Jordyne Crunk .............. 415 ..........2011-1410. Barb Perkes .................. 414 ......... 1987-90

FREE THROW PERCENTAGE (MINIMUM 180 MADE)1. Megan Edwards ........... 857 ......... 2006-092. Lauren Dailey ............... 820 ......... 2001-043. Jordyne Crunk .............. 817 ..........2011-144. Beverly Williams ........... 814 ......... 1989-915. Ta’Kenya Nixon ............ 794 ......... 2010-136. Tracy Roller .................. 793 ......... 1989-927. Rachel Galligan ............ 790 ......... 2006-098. Megan Sparks .............. 787 ......... 2003-069. Joann Archer ................ 779 ......... 1979-8110. Lisa Tyler ...................... 771 ......... 1986-89

REBOUNDS1. Toni Collins ................... 984 ......... 1982-852. Linda Ellsworth ............. 844 ......... 1977-813. Lisa Tyler ...................... 806 ......... 1986-894. Rachel Galligan ............ 794 ......... 2006-095. Ta’Kenya Nixon ............ 778 ......... 2010-136. Sydney Mitchell ............ 697 ......... 2010-137. Barbora Garbova .......... 689 ......... 1995-988. Chris Aldridge ............... 677 ......... 1983-869. Laura Mull ..................... 670 ......... 1987-9010. Sabina Oroszova ........ 658 .....2012-pres.

STEALS1. Nancy Kassebaum ....... 479 ......... 1980-832. Melanie Hatfield ............ 296 ......... 1983-863. Ta’Kenya Nixon ............ 287 ......... 2010-134. Nicky Polka ................... 255 ......... 1992-955. Lori Conine ................... 219 ......... 1982-856. Barb Perkes .................. 215 ......... 1987-907. Barbora Garbova .......... 190 ......... 1995-988. Toni Collins ................... 179 ......... 1982-859. Tracy Roller .................. 175 ......... 1989-9210. Chris Aldridge ............... 167 ......... 1983-86

ASSISTS1. Nancy Kassebaum ....... 683 ......... 1980-832. Ta’Kenya Nixon ............ 635 ......... 2010-133. Nicky Polka ................... 586 ......... 1992-954. Sheryl Bonsett .............. 435 ......... 1986-895. Jess Laska ................... 427 ......... 1995-986. Barb Perkes .................. 425 ......... 1987-907. Lisa Tyler ...................... 401 ......... 1986-898. Lauren Dailey ............... 383 ......... 2001-049. Kathy Lanter ................. 382 ......... 1980-8310. Tracy Roller .................. 364 ......... 1989-92

BLOCKED SHOTS1. Rachel Galligan ............ 185 ......... 2006-092. Laura Mull ..................... 140 ......... 1987-903. Toni Collins ................... 136 ......... 1982-854. Sabina Oroszova ........ 127 .....2012-pres.5. Leah Aldrich-Franklin .... 109 ......... 1997-006. Missy Beck ................... 100 ......... 1993-967. Chantelle Pressley ....... 93 ........... 2009-128. Brooke Gossett ............. 71 ........... 2000-039. Maggie Kloak ................ 69 ........... 2007-1010. Katie Meyers ................ 59 ........... 2003-04

CAREER GAMES PLAYED1. Mariah King .................. 128 ......... 2010-13 Kelsey Wyss ................. 128 ......... 2010-13 Chantelle Pressley ....... 128 ......... 2009-124. Sydney Mitchell ............ 127 ......... 2010-135. Ta’Kenya Nixon ............ 126 ......... 2010-136. Jordyne Crunk .............. 121 ..........2011-14 Lindsey Kluempers ....... 121 ......... 2006-098. Ashley Thomas ............. 119 ......... 2007-109. Rachel Galligan ............ 118 ......... 2006-09 Shelly Ethridge ............. 118 ......... 1986-90

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1 Ta’Kenya Nixon ............. 1,924 ..........2010-132. Rachel Galligan ............. 1,891 ..........2006-093. Nancy Kassebaum ........ 1,807 ..........1980-834. Pam O’Connor .............. 1,731 ..........2001-055. Toni Collins .................... 1,715 ..........1982-856. Barbora Garbova ........... 1,537 ..........1995-987. Barb Perkes .................. 1,456 ..........1987-908. Mariah King ................... 1,440 ..........2010-139. Linda Ellsworth .............. 1,434 ..........1977-8110. Melanie Hatfield ............ 1,389 ..........1983-8611. Tracy Roller ................... 1,385 ..........1989-9212. Chris Aldridge ................ 1,337 ..........1983-8613. Megan Sparks ............... 1,313 ..........2003-0614. Jo Ann Archer ................ 1,256 ..........1978-8115. Lisa Tyler ....................... 1,249 ..........1986-8916. Lauren Dailey ................ 1,247 ..........2001-0417. Leah Aldrich-Franklin .... 1,246 ..........1997-0018. Stacy Frierdich .............. 1,110 ..........1988-9119. Allison Lee ..................... 1,057 ..........1995-9820. Sydney Mitchell ............. 1,056 ..........2010-1321. Kathy Lanter .................. 1,020 ..........1981-8322. Sheryl Bonsett ............... 1,012 ..........1986-89

1. Toni Collins .................... 984 ............ 1982-852. Linda Ellsworth .............. 844 ............ 1977-813. Lisa Tyler ....................... 806 ............ 1986-894. Rachel Galligan ............. 794 ............ 2006-095. Ta’Kenya Nixon ............. 778 ............ 2010-136. Sydney Mitchell ............. 697 ............ 2010-137. Barbora Garbova ........... 689 ............ 1995-988. Chris Aldridge ................ 677 ............ 1983-869. Laura Mull ..................... 670 ............ 1987-9010. Sabina Oroszova ......... 658 ........2012-pres.11. Mariah King ................... 654 ............ 2010-1312. Allison Lee ..................... 652 ............ 1995-9813. Jo Huber ........................ 633 ............ 1977-8014. Stacy Frierdich .............. 629 ............ 1988-91

1,000 POINT CLUB

600 REBOUND CLUB

Category ..............Player .....................Total......YearGames Played .....Four Players ..............34 .......2010Games Started ....Ta’Kenya Nixon ........33 ......2010Points...................Jessica Huffman ......490 .....2007Pts Per Game ......Jessica Huffman ..... 16.9 .....2007Field Goals ..........Jessica Huffman ......169 .....2007FG Attempts.........Jessica Huffman ......401 .....2007FG Percentage ....Stacey Frierdich ..... .534 .....1988Free Throws ........Ta’Kenya Nixon .......150 .....2010FT Attempts .........Ta’Kenya Nixon .......193 .....2010FT % ....................Megan Edwards ..... .852 .....20063-Point FGs .........Jessica Huffman .......41 ......20073-Point Att. ...........Jessica Huffman ......117 .....20073-Point % .............Sarah Riva ............. .500 .....2002Rebounds ............Ta’Kenya Nixon .......230 .....2010Reb Per Game.....Sheriel Brown .......... 7.2 ......1995Assists .................Ta’Kenya Nixon .......166 .....2010Steals...................Ta’Kenya Nixon ........71 ......2010Blocks ..................Rachel Galligan ........61 ......2006

*All freshman records are from the Division I era (1983-Present)

FRESHMEN RECORDS

SEASON POINTS1.............2,482 ......................................... 19812.............2,430 ......................................... 19823.............2,376 ......................................... 20104.............2,311 ......................................... 19805.............2,231 ......................................... 20096.............2,224 ......................................... 20127.............2,211 ......................................... 19888.............2,208 ......................................... 19839.............2,182 ......................................... 201310...........2,161 ......................................... 1987

SEASON FIELD GOALS MADE1.............1,048 ......................................... 19812.............1,046 ......................................... 19823.............. 975 ........................................... 19804.............. 918 ........................................... 19835.............. 870 ........................................... 19876.............. 869 ........................................... 19867.............. 865 ........................................... 19858.............. 840 ........................................... 19889.............. 829 ........................................... 198410............ 818 ........................................... 2010

SEASON 3-POINT FIELD GOALS1.............. 200 ........................................... 20132.............. 180 ........................................... 20093.............. 172 ........................................... 20054.............. 165 ........................................... 20085.............. 156 ........................................... 19996.............. 155 ........................................... 20027.............. 152 ........................................... 20148.............. 151 ........................................... 20079.............. 145 ........................................... 201010............ 143 ........................................... 2006................ 143 ........................................... 2011

SEASON FREE THROWS MADE1.............. 595 ........................................... 20102.............. 556 ........................................... 20083.............. 529 ........................................... 20114.............. 518 ........................................... 20125.............. 515 ........................................... 20096.............. 508 ........................................... 20077.............. 481 ........................................... 20068.............. 479 ........................................... 19909.............. 461 ........................................... 198810............ 419 ........................................... 2005

TEAM RECORDS

Most Game ............................... 34 ................2009-10 Most Victories ........................... 25 ................1980-81 Most Consecutive Victories: ............. 13 ..... 2009-10, 2011-12 Most Points: ............................2,482 .............1980-81 Most Field Goals Made: .........1,048 .............1980-81 Most Field Goals Attempted: ..2,276 .............1979-80 Best Field Goal %: ....... .488 (918-of-1,881) ..1982-83 Most Free Throws Made: ........ 595 ...............2009-10 Most Free Throws Attempted: . 832 ...............2009-10 Best Free Throw %: ...... .786 (556-of-707) ....2007-08 Most 3-Point FG Made: ........... 200 ...............2012-13 Most 3-Point FG Attempted: .... 598 ...............2012-13 Best 3-Point FG %: ........ .409 (71-of-171) .....1987-88 Most Rebounds: .....................1,466 .............1981-82 Best Rebound Average: ..........44.4 ..............1981-82 Most Assists: ........................... 686 ...............1981-82 Most Steals: ............................. 418 ...............1979-80 Most Blocked Shots: ................ 130 ...............2012-13

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FIELD GOAL %1983......557 .................. Toni Collins1984......563 .....................Sue Hynd1985......542 .....................Sue Hynd1986......525 .....................Sue Hynd1987......547 ................Pat Hamilton1988......534 .............Stacy Frierdich1989......521 ..................... Lisa Tyler1990......496 .............Stacy Frierdich1991......524 .............Stacy Frierdich1992......463 .............. Sheriel Brown1993......458 .............. Sheriel Brown1994......442 ................Sarah Probst1995......508 ................Sarah Probst1996......513 ...................Allison Lee1997......543 ...................Allison Lee1998......506 ...................Allison Lee1999......492 .................Leah Aldrich2000......514 ............Brooke Gossett2001......532 .............Pam O’Connor2002......605 .............Pam O’Connor2003......570 ............Brooke Gossett2004......655 ................ Janelle Cazy2005......599 .............Pam O’Connor2006......496 ........... Rachel Galligan2007......564 ....... Amanda Maxedon2008......547 ........... Rachel Galligan2009......569 ........... Rachel Galligan2010......524 ................. Mariah King2011 ......480 ................. Mariah King2012......524 ............Ta’Kenya Nixon2013......455 ................. Mariah King2014......440 .........Sabina Oroszova

3-POINT FG MADE1987......33 ...................Barb Perkes1988......47 ...................Barb Perkes1989......25 ............... Sheryl Bonsett1990......37 ...................Barb Perkes1991......34 .................Karen McCaa1992......35 ...........Carolyn Haggerty1993......22 ....................Nicky Polka1994......25 .............. Beth Salvaggio1995......43 ....................Nicky Polka1996......28 ...........Barbora Garbova1997......37 ...........Barbora Garbova1998......36 ...........Barbora Garbova1999......34 ............... Monica Bernat2000......44 ................Angie Patzner2001......44 ................Renee Schaul2002......58 ............... Michelle Lewis2003......40 ................ Lauren Dailey2004......36 ................ Lauren Dailey2005......42 ...............Melanie Ploger2006......45 ............... Megan Sparks2007......54 ....................Meggie Eck2008......36 .............Megan Edwards2009......53 .............Megan Edwards2010......44 ..............Ashley Thomas2011 ......57 ..................Kelsey Wyss2012......42 ..................Kelsey Wyss2013......49 ..................Kelsey Wyss2014......79 ................. Katlyn Payne

ASSISTS1983......178 ................ Kathy Lanter1984......94 .................... Toni Collins1985......123 ...................Kim Maxey1986......127 ...........Melanie Hatfield1987......99 ....................... Lisa Tyler1988......131 .................Barb Perkes1989......142 ............. Sheryl Bonsett1990......144 .................Barb Perkes1991......128 ................. Tracy Roller1992......107 ..................Nicky Polka1993......151 ..................Nicky Polka1994......151 ..................Nicky Polka1995......177 ..................Nicky Polka1996......100 ...................Jess Laska1997......142 ...................Jess Laska1998......117 ...................Jess Laska1999......113 ................. Lorie Moore2000......107 ..............Renee Schaul2001......94 ................Renee Schaul2002......144 .............. Lauren Dailey2003......97 ............. Ashley Kearney2004......124 .............. Megan Casad2005......89 ............... Megan Sparks2006......110 ...........Megan Edwards2007......103 .......... Jessica Huffman2008......93 .............Megan Edwards2009......142 ...........Megan Edwards2010......166 ............Ta’Kenya Nixon2011 ......146 ............Ta’Kenya Nixon2012......140 ............Ta’Kenya Nixon2013......183 ............Ta’Kenya Nixon2014......124 ............. Jordyne Crunk

FIELD GOALS MADE1983......173 ................ Kathy Lanter1984......160 .................. Toni Collins1985......172 .............. Chris Aldridge1986......209 ...........Melanie Hatfield1987......191 ................Pat Hamilton1988......165 .................Barb Perkes1989......135 ..................... Lisa Tyler1990......173 ................. Tracy Roller1991......163 .......... Beverly Williams1992......144 ................. Tracy Roller1993......167 .............. Sheriel Brown1994......131 ...........Shannon Baugh1995......133 .........Barbora Garbova1996......144 .........Barbora Garbova1997......167 .........Barbora Garbova1998......173 .................Leah Aldrich1999......216 .................Leah Aldrich2000......100 .................Leah Aldrich2001......151 ..............Renee Schaul2002......204 .............Pam O’Connor2003......130 .............. Lauren Dailey2004......166 .............Pam O’Connor2005......164 .............Pam O’Connor2006......140 ............. Megan Sparks2007......172 ........... Rachel Galligan2008......170 ........... Rachel Galligan2009......224 ........... Rachel Galligan2010......156 ............Ta’Kenya Nixon2011 ......159 ................. Mariah King2012......182 ............Ta’Kenya Nixon2013......183 ............Ta’Kenya Nixon2014......183 .........Sabina Oroszova

REBOUNDS1983......215 .................. Toni Collins1984......193 .............. Chris Aldridge1985......227 .................. Toni Collins1986......205 .............. Chris Aldridge1987......224 ..................... Lisa Tyler1988......210 ...................Ann Brown1989......218 ..................... Lisa Tyler1990......171 .............Stacy Frierdich1991......212 .............Stacy Frierdich1992......188 .............. Sheriel Brown1993......237 .............. Sheriel Brown1994......180 ...........Shannon Baugh1995......194 ...................Allison Lee1996......163 .........Barbora Garbova1997......196 .........Barbora Garbova1998......196 .................Leah Aldrich1999......178 .................Leah Aldrich2000......149 ..............Angie Patzner2001......168 .............Pam O’Connor2002......142 .............Pam O’Connor2003......137 ............Brooke Gossett2004......157 .............Pam O’Connor2005......143 .............Pam O’Connor2006......169 ........... Rachel Galligan2007......240 ........... Rachel Galligan2008......179 ........... Rachel Galligan2009......206 ........... Rachel Galligan2010......230 ............Ta’Kenya Nixon2011 ......205 ........... Sydney Mitchell2012......389 ................. Mariah King2013......224 .........Sabina Oroszova2014......296 .......Sabaina Oroszova

REBOUNDING AVERAGE1983......7.9 ................... Toni Collins1984......6.9 ............... Chris Aldridge1985......8.1 ................... Toni Collins1986......7.3 ............... Chris Aldridge1987......7.5 ...................... Lisa Tyler1988......7.0 ....................Ann Brown1989......8.1 ...................... Lisa Tyler1990......6.3 ..............Stacy Frierdich1991......7.9 ..............Stacy Frierdich1992......7.2 ............... Sheriel Brown1993......8.8 ............... Sheriel Brown1994......6.9 ............Shannon Baugh1995......6.9 ....................Allison Lee1996......6.0 ..........Barbora Garbova1997......7.3 ..........Barbora Garbova1998......7.3 ..................Leah Aldrich1999......6.8 ..................Leah Aldrich2000......5.5 ...............Angie Patzner2001......6.2 ..............Pam O’Connor2002......5.1 ..............Pam O’Connor2003......4.9 .............Brooke Gossett2004......5.8 ..............Pam O’Connor2005......5.3 ..............Pam O’Connor2006......5.8 ............ Rachel Galligan2007......8.3 ............ Rachel Galligan2008......6.6 ............ Rachel Galligan2009......6.2 ............ Rachel Galligan2010......6.8 .............Ta’Kenya Nixon2011 ......6.6 ............ Sydney Mitchell2012......7.0 .................. Mariah King2013......7.0 ..........Sabina Oroszova2014......10.6 ......Sabaina Oroszova

POINTS1983......401 ................ Kathy Lanter1984......383 .................. Toni Collins1985......411 .............. Chris Aldridge1986......496 ...........Melanie Hatfield1987......405 ................Pat Hamilton1988......468 .................Barb Perkes1989......322 ..................... Lisa Tyler1990......442 ................. Tracy Roller1991......384 .............Stacy Frierdich1992......391 ................. Tracy Roller1993......379 .............. Sheriel Brown1994......392 ...........Shannon Baugh1995......342 .........Barbora Garbova1996......365 .........Barbora Garbova1997......425 .........Barbora Garbova1998......405 .........Barbora Garbova1999......556 .................Leah Aldrich2000......287 ..............Angie Patzner2001......399 ..............Renee Schaul2002......504 .............Pam O’Connor2003......368 .............. Lauren Dailey2004......444 .............Pam O’Connor2005......426 .............Pam O’Connor2006......460 ............. Megan Sparks2007......499 ........... Rachel Galligan2008......500 ........... Rachel Galligan2009......582 ........... Rachel Galligan2010......475 ............Ta’Kenya Nixon2011 ......461 ............Ta’Kenya Nixon2012......506 ............Ta’Kenya Nxion2013......482 ............Ta’Kenya Nixon2014......473 .........Sabina Oroszova

SCORING AVERAGE1983......17.1 ..... Nancy Kassebaum1984......13.7 ................. Toni Collins1985......14.7 ............. Chris Aldridge1986......17.7 ..........Melanie Hatfield1987......14.0 ...............Pat Hamilton1988......15.6 ................Barb Perkes1989......15.3 ................Barb Perkes1990......17.5 ................Barb Perkes1991......14.2 ............Stacy Frierdich1992......14.5 ................ Tracy Roller1993......14.0 ............. Sheriel Brown1994......15.1 ..........Shannon Baugh1995......12.2 ........Barbora Garbova1996......13.5 ........Barbora Garbova1997......15.7 ........Barbora Garbova1998......15.0 ........Barbora Garbova1999......21.4 ................Leah Aldrich2000......10.6 .............Angie Patzner2001......14.8 .............Renee Schaul2002......18.0 ............Pam O’Connor2003......13.1 ............. Lauren Dailey2004......16.4 ............Pam O’Connor2005......15.8 ............Pam O’Connor2006......15.9 ............ Megan Sparks2007......17.2 .......... Rachel Galligan2008......18.5 .......... Rachel Galligan2009......17.6 .......... Rachel Galligan2010......14.0 ...........Ta’Kenya Nixon2011 ......15.9 ...........Ta’Kenya Nixon2012......16.3 ...........Ta’Kenya Nixon2013......15.1 ...........Ta’Kenya Nixon2014......16.9 ........Sabina Oroszova

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BLOCKED SHOTS1983......... 35 ..................Toni Collins1984......... 20 ..................Toni Collins1985......... 34 ..................Toni Collins1986.......... 8 ........... Melanie Hatfield1987......... 45 ................... Laura Mull1988......... 30 ................... Laura Mull1989......... 33 ................... Laura Mull1990......... 32 ................... Laura Mull1991......... 23 ............Stacy Frierdich1992.......... 7 ...... Heather Youngman1993......... 22 ..................Missy Beck1994......... 25 ..................Missy Beck1995......... 15 .................. Allison Lee1996......... 44 ..................Missy Beck1997......... 18 ................ Leah Aldrich1998......... 29 ................ Leah Aldrich1999......... 27 ................ Leah Aldrich2000......... 35 ................ Leah Aldrich2001......... 15 ..............Lauren Dailey................. 15 ........... Brooke Gossett2002......... 21 ........... Brooke Gossett2003......... 24 ...............Katie Meyers................. 24 ........... Brooke Gossett2004......... 35 ...............Katie Meyers2005......... 30 ............... Janelle Cazy2006......... 61 ...........Rachel Galligan2007......... 46 ...........Rachel Galligan2008......... 37 ...........Rachel Galligan2009......... 41 ...........Rachel Galligan2010......... 34 .............. Maggie Kloak2011 ......... 30 ......Chantelle Pressley2012......... 34 ......Chantelle Pressley2013......... 58 ........ Sabina Oroszova2014......... 44 ........ Sabina Oroszova

FREE THROW %1983.........744 ................Toni Collins1984.........716 ................Toni Collins1985.........645 ........ Melanie Hatfield1986.........736 ........ Melanie Hatfield1987.........775 ...................Lisa Tyler1988.........761 ...................Lisa Tyler1989.........833 ...................Lisa Tyler1990.........832 ...............Tracy Roller1991.........893 ........Beverly Williams1992.........863 ...............Tracy Roller1993.........667 ............... Nicky Polka1994.........817 ........ Shannon Baugh1995.........777 ................ Allison Lee1996.........697 ................ Allison Lee1997.........791 ................ Allison Lee1998.........750 ................ Allison Lee1999.........794 .............. Leah Aldrich2000.........847 ........... Angie Patzner2001.........808 ............Lauren Dailey2002.........795 ............Lauren Dailey2003.........815 ...........Megan Sparks2004.........870 ............Lauren Dailey2005.........964 ..........Melanie Ploger2006.........929 ............... Meggie Eck2007.........779 ..............Ellen Canale2008.........860 .........Rachel Galligan2009.........903 ......... Ashley Thomas2010.........777 .........Ta’Kenya Nixon2011 ........ 788 ............Jordyne Crunk2012........ 838 ..........Ta’Kenya Nixon2013........ 853 ............Jordyne Crunk2014........ 838 ............Jordyne Crunk

STEALS1983......... 73 ......Nancy Kassebaum1984......... 65 .......... Melanie Hatfield1985......... 70 .......... Melanie Hatfield1986........ 116 ......... Melanie Hatfield1987......... 67 ............... Pat Hamilton1988......... 85 ................ Barb Perkes1989......... 46 ............Shelly Ethridge1990......... 49 ................ Barb Perkes..................................Shelly Ethridge1991......... 58 .................Tracy Roller1992......... 56 ..... Heather Youngman1993......... 68 ................. Nicky Polka1994......... 78 ................. Nicky Polka1995......... 68 ................. Nicky Polka1996......... 58 .................. Jess Laska1997......... 47 ........ Barbora Garbova.....................................Nora Hendrix1998......... 36 ........ Barbora Garbova1999......... 59 .................Lorie Moore2000......... 53 ............. Renee Schaul2001......... 56 ............. Renee Schaul2002......... 43 .............. Rachel Karos2003......... 36 ..............Lauren Dailey2004......... 35 ..........Meagan Scaggs2005......... 40 .................. Sarah Riva2006......... 36 ..........Megan Edwards2007......... 58 ......... Jessica Huffman2008......... 45 ..........Dominique Sims2009......... 39 ..........Dominique Sims2010......... 71 ...........Ta’Kenya Nixon2011 ......... 50 ...........Ta’Kenya Nixon2012......... 83 ...........Ta’Kenya Nixon2013......... 83 ...........Ta’Kenya Nixon2014......... 25 ...............Katlyn Payne

FREE THROWS MADE1983......... 64 ..................Toni Collins1984......... 63 ..................Toni Collins1985......... 82 ..................Toni Collins1986......... 78 .......... Melanie Hatfield1987......... 86 .....................Lisa Tyler1988......... 91 ................ Barb Perkes1989......... 64 ................ Barb Perkes1990......... 90 ................ Barb Perkes1991........ 108 .........Beverly Williams1992......... 88 .................Tracy Roller1993......... 45 ..............Sheriel Brown1994........ 129 ......... Shannon Baugh1995......... 94 .................. Allison Lee1996......... 62 .................. Allison Lee1997........ 102 ................. Allison Lee1998........ 102 ................. Allison Lee1999........ 112 ............... Leah Aldrich2000......... 61 ............. Angie Patzner2001......... 69 ............ Pam O’Connor2002......... 96 ............ Pam O’Connor2003......... 88 .............Megan Sparks2004........ 112 ........... Pam O’Connor2005......... 98 ............ Pam O’Connor2006........ 135 ............Megan Sparks2007........ 155 ..........Rachel Galligan2008........ 160 ..........Rachel Galligan2009........ 134 ..........Rachel Galligan2010........ 158 ............. Maggie Kloak2011 ........ 147 ..........Ta’Kenya Nixon2012........ 134 ..........Ta’Kenya Nixon2013........ 100 ..........Ta’Kenya Nixon2014........ 119 ............Jordyne Crunk

FREE THROW ATTEMPTS1983......... 86 .... Toni Collins/Sue Hynd1984........ 110 .............Chris Aldridge1985........ 128 .................Toni Collins1986........ 112 .............Chris Aldridge1987.........111 ....................Lisa Tyler1988........ 123 ............... Barb Perkes1989......... 94 ............Shelly Ethridge1990........ 116 ............... Barb Perkes1991........ 121 .........Beverly Williams1992........ 102 ................Tracy Roller1993......... 80 ..............Sheriel Brown1994........ 158 ......... Shannon Baugh1995........ 121 ................. Allison Lee1996......... 89 .................. Allison Lee1997........ 129 ................. Allison Lee1998........ 136 ................. Allison Lee1999........ 141 ............... Leah Aldrich2000......... 72 ............. Angie Patzner2001........ 104 ........... Pam O’Connor2002........ 157 ........... Pam O’Connor2003........ 108 ............Megan Sparks2004........ 161 ........... Pam O’Connor2005........ 157 ........... Pam O’Connor2006........ 171 ............Megan Sparks2007........ 204 ..........Rachel Galligan2008........ 186 ..........Rachel Galligan2009........ 177 ..........Rachel Galligan2010........ 214 ............. Maggie Kloak2011 ........ 187 ..........Ta’Kenya Nixon2012........ 160 ..........Ta’Kenya Nixon2013........ 129 ..........Ta’Kenya Nixon2014........ 142 ............Jordyne Crunk

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YEAR G FG- FGA FG% 3FG- FGA 3FG% FT- FTA FT% OR DR T-Reb AVG PF-FO Ast TO blk stl Pts Avg1978-79 26 710- 1624 .437 ––– ––– ––– 201- 300 .670 254 582 836 32.2 418 173 634 ––– ––– 1621 62.41979-80 30 975- 2276 .428 ––– ––– ––– 353- 558 .633 ––– ––– 1176 39.2 488 466 748 ––– 418 2311 77.01980-81 33 1048- 2227 .471 ––– ––– ––– 386- 587 .658 ––– ––– 1175 35.6 ––– 541 710 ––– 372 2482 75.21981-82 33 1046- 2260 .463 ––– ––– ––– 338- 554 .610 ––– ––– 1466 44.4 586 686 711 107 415 2430 73.61982-83 29 918- 1881 .488 ––– ––– ––– 372- 572 .650 ––– ––– 1188 40.9 470-7 684 573 76 356 2208 76.11983-84 28 829- 1734 .478 ––– ––– ––– 343- 537 .639 ––– ––– 1054 37.6 448-8 399 584 38 320 2001 71.51984-85 28 865- 1811 .478 ––– ––– ––– 318- 492 .646 ––– ––– 981 35.0 459-14 451 542 61 306 2048 73.11985-86 28 869- 1872 .464 ––– ––– ––– 347- 520 .667 ––– ––– 1011 36.1 453-8 497 558 26 383 2085 74.51986-87 30 870- 1916 .454 33- 109 .303 388- 581 .668 ––– ––– 1150 38.3 523-14 441 551 83 316 2161 72.01987-88 30 840- 1845 .455 70- 171 .409 461- 637 .724 ––– ––– 1178 39.3 529-7 529 541 72 315 2211 73.71988-89 28 776- 1717 .452 70- 181 .387 400- 559 .716 ––– ––– 1056 37.7 453-9 508 479 57 223 2022 72.21989-90 27 734- 1681 .437 69- 188 .367 479- 631 .759 ––– ––– 1035 38.3 521-11 464 495 76 227 2016 74.41990-91 27 693- 1611 .430 55- 172 .320 348- 466 .747 ––– ––– 993 36.8 ––– 467 518 51 240 1789 66.31991-92 27 684- 1656 .413 84- 268 .313 329- 445 .739 ––– ––– 1008 37.3 443-9 394 583 24 261 1781 66.01992-93 27 641- 1687 .380 44- 163 .270 251- 432 .581 377 633 1158 42.9 398-3 329 750 52 242 1577 58.41993-94 26 599- 1601 .374 81- 264 .307 330- 476 .693 334 586 1020 39.2 487-8 316 603 66 258 1609 61.91994-95 28 683- 1626 .420 108- 294 .367 375- 547 .686 328 601 1067 38.1 494-10 408 574 55 290 1849 66.01995-96 27 609- 1525 .399 100- 350 .286 361- 566 .638 299 591 1007 37.3 486-10 383 606 84 291 1679 62.21996-97 27 662- 1608 .412 84- 288 .292 345- 514 .671 337 679 1016 37.6 521-16 452 505 69 244 1753 64.91997-98 27 614- 1588 .387 74- 271 .273 349- 541 .645 332 719 1051 38.9 476-12 436 501 65 212 1651 61.11998-99 26 647- 1620 .399 156- 500 .312 304- 425 .715 295 608 903 34.7 486-10 454 485 67 223 1754 67.51999-00 27 639- 1491 .429 134- 390 .344 283- 395 .716 274 676 950 35.2 452-5 455 586 71 183 1695 62.82000-01 27 673- 1541 .437 115- 380 .303 334- 450 .742 285 598 883 32.7 482-3 457 573 50 257 1795 66.52001-02 28 668- 1513 .442 155- 434 .357 232- 364 .637 279 654 933 33.3 512-4 501 637 61 191 1723 61.52002-03 28 658- 1551 .424 108- 368 .293 333- 461 .722 275 686 961 34.3 544-5 462 565 96 220 1757 62.82003-04 27 642- 1430 .449 136- 410 .332 390- 535 .729 281 694 975 36.1 479-6 464 514 95 183 1810 67.02004-05 27 574- 1358 .423 172- 499 .345 419- 597 .702 243 656 899 33.3 448-9 396 583 87 217 1739 64.42005-06 29 657- 1645 .399 143- 435 .329 481- 636 .756 284 691 975 33.6 168-10 405 536 108 274 1938 66.82006-07 29 713- 1712 .416 151- 454 .333 508- 699 .727 361 784 1145 39.5 598-14 401 581 105 249 2085 71.92007-08 32 698- 1659 .421 165- 447 .369 556- 707 .786 335 829 1164 36.4 604-16 479 597 114 227 2117 66.22008-09 33 768- 1722 .446 180- 498 .361 515- 696 .740 361 884 1245 37.7 541-14 541 581 116 188 2231 67.62009-10 34 818- 1958 .418 145- 486 .298 595- 832 .715 466 923 1389 40.9 566-12 506 573 93 271 2376 69.9 2010-11 31 743- 1794 .414 143- 442 .324 529- 716 .739 375 812 1187 38.3 520-8 434 486 80 210 2158 69.62011-12 31 783- 1840 .426 140- 449 .312 518- 715 .724 429 887 1316 42.5 470-8 439 489 105 262 2224 71.72012-13 32 797- 1996 .399 200- 598 .334 388- 540 .719 453 925 1378 43.1 436-4 498 500 130 263 2182 68.22013-14 28 612- 1505 .407 152- 443 .343 380- 518 .734 289 757 1046 37.4 531-13 392 467 122 131 1756 62.7

YEARLY TEAM STATISTICS

An EIU player scored 30 points or more... Sabina Oroszova (38) at Bradley (Dec. 4, 2013) *

An EIU player had 15 rebounds or more... Sabina Oroszova (15) vs. UT Martin (Feb. 27, 2014)

An EIU player had 10 assists or more... Jordyne Crunk (10) at UT Martin (Jan. 27, 2014)

An EIU player had 8 steals or more... Chantelle Pressley (8) at Missouri (Dec. 7, 2011)

An EIU player had 5 blocks or more... Sabina Oroszova (5) vs. Tennessee State (Dec. 28, 2013)

An EIU player made 5 or more 3-pointers... Katlyn Payne (7) at UT Martin (Jan. 27, 2014) * Katlyn Payne (6) vs. SIU Edwardsville (Feb. 1, 2014)

An EIU players made 10 or more free throws... Jordyne Crunk (16) vs. Eastern Kentucky (Jan. 7, 2014) * Sabina Oroszova (10) vs. Murray State (Jan. 20, 2014)

An EIU player had a double-double... Sabina Oroszova (14 pts, 13 reb) at SIU Edwardsville (March 1, 2014)

An EIU player had a triple-double... Ta’Kenya Nixon (17 pts, 11 reb, 10 ast) vs. Morehead State (Feb. 11, 2010)

EIU had five players score in double figures... January 20, 2014 vs. Murray State

EIU has six players score in double figures... Jan. 23, 2012 vs. Tennessee State

EIU had two players post double-doubles in a game... Jan. 28, 2013 vs. Murray State Mariah King (23 pts, 10 reb) and Ta’Kenya Nixon (11 ast, 10 reb)

EIU shot over 60 percent from the floor in a game... Jan. 27, 2014 at UT Martin (60.4 percent)

EIU shot over 50 percent from the floor in a game... Dec. 28, 2013 vs. Tennessee State (54.9 percent)

EIU had two players score 20 or more points in a game... February 1, 2014 vs. SIU Edwardsville Katlyn Payne (25 points) & Sabina Oroszova (23 points)

EIU scored 100 points in a game... Nov. 29, 2009 vs. Brescia College (110 points)

EIU won an overtime game... Dec. 7, 2012 vs. Sacramento State (W 72-67)

* indicates school record

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YEAR PLAYER(S) CONFERENCE SELECTION 1983....... Toni Collins ................... Gateway ...................................... First Team1984....... Toni Collins .................... Gateway ....................................... First Team1985....... Chris Aldridge ................ Gateway ....................................... First Team1986....... Chris Aldridge ................ Gateway ..................................Second Team............... Melanie Hatfield ............. Gateway ....................................... First Team1987....... Pat Hamilton .................. Gateway ....................................... First Team1988....... Barb Perkes ................... Gateway ....................................... First Team1989....... Lisa Tyler ....................... Gateway ....................................... First Team1990....... Barb Perkes ................... Gateway ....................................... First Team............... Tracy Roller.................... Gateway ....................................... First Team1991....... Beverly Williams ............ Gateway ....................................... First Team1993....... Sheriel Brown ................ Mid-Continent .........................Second Team1995....... Nicky Polka .................... Mid-Continent .........................Second Team............... Barbora Garbova ........... Mid-Continent ....................Newcomer Team...........................................................................................Newcomer of the Year1996....... Barbora Garbova ........... Mid-Continent .............................. First Team1997....... Barbora Garbova ........... Ohio Valley ..............................Second Team1998....... Leah Aldrich ................... Ohio Valley ..............................Second Team............... Barbora Garbova ........... Ohio Valley ................................... First Team1999....... Leah Aldrich ................... Ohio Valley ................................... First Team2000....... Angie Patzner ................ Ohio Valley ............Honorable Mention Team............... Kayla Bloemer ............... Ohio Valley ..........................Freshmen Team2001....... Renee Schaul ................ Ohio Valley ............Honorable Mention Team............... Pam O’Conner ............... Ohio Valley ..........................Freshmen Team2002....... Pam O’Conner ............... Ohio Valley ..............................Second Team............... Rachel Karos ................. Ohio Valley ..........................Freshmen Team2003....... Lauren Dailey ................. Ohio Valley ............Honorable Mention Team............... Megan Sparks ................ Ohio Valley ..........................Freshmen Team2004....... Megan Casad ................ Ohio Valley ..........................Freshmen Team............... Pam O’Connor ............... Ohio Valley ..............................Second Team2005....... Pam O’Connor ............... Ohio Valley ..............................Second Team2006....... Megan Sparks ................ Ohio Valley ..............................Second Team............... Rachel Galligan ............. Ohio Valley .........................Newcomer Team............................................................................................Freshman of the Year2007....... Jessica Huffman ............ Ohio Valley ..............................Second Team...................................................................................................Newcomer Team............................................................................................Freshman of the Year............... Rachel Galligan ............. Ohio Valley ................................... First Team2008....... Dominique Sims ............. Ohio Valley ..............................Second Team............... Rachel Galligan ............. Ohio Valley ................................... First Team............................................................................................All-Tournament Team2009....... Rachel Galligan ............. Ohio Valley ................................... First Team............................................................................................All-Tournament Team2010....... Dominique Sims ............. Ohio Valley ..............................Second Team2010....... Maggie Kloak ................. Ohio Valley ..............................Second Team............................................................................................All-Tournament Team2010....... Ta’Kenya Nixon .............. Ohio Valley .........................Newcomer Team............................................................................................................. First Team............................................................................................All-Tournament Team.................................................................................Defensive Player of the Year2011 ....... Mariah King .................... Ohio Valley ..............................Second Team2011 ....... Ta’Kenya Nixon .............. Ohio Valley ................................... First Team2012....... Mariah King .................... Ohio Valley ..............................Second Team2012....... Ta’Kenya Nixon .............. Ohio Valley ................................... First Team2012....... Ta’Kenya Nixon .............. Ohio Valley .......Defensive Player of the Year2013....... Ta’Kenya Nixon .............. Ohio Valley ................................... First Team2013....... Mariah King .................... Ohio Valley ..............................Second Team2013....... Lee Buchanan ................ Ohio Valley ...................... Coach of the Year2014....... Sabina Oroszova ........... Ohio Valley ..............................Second Team

PLAYER CONFERENCE DATESheriel Brown ................................................ Mid-Continent .........Dec. 21, 1992Stacy Cook .................................................... Gateway ................. Jan. 23, 1983Chris Aldridge ................................................ Gateway .................Dec. 10, 1984Chris Aldridge ................................................ Gateway ................... Jan. 6, 1986Pat Hamilton .................................................. Gateway .................Feb. 17, 1987Barb Perkes ................................................... Gateway ...................Feb. 2, 1988Beverly Williams ............................................ Gateway ................. Jan. 31, 1989Lisa Tyler ....................................................... Gateway ................ March 7, 1989Barb Perkes ................................................... Gateway .................Nov. 28, 1989Barb Perkes ................................................... Gateway .................Dec. 19, 1989Tracy Roller ................................................... Gateway ................. Jan. 28, 1991Barbora Garbova ........................................... Ohio Valley ............. Jan. 13, 1997Leah Aldrich-Franklin ..................................... Ohio Valley ............... Jan. 5, 1998Leah Aldrich-Franklin ..................................... Ohio Valley ............. Jan. 12, 1998Leah Aldrich-Franklin ..................................... Ohio Valley ...............Dec. 7, 1998Lorie Moore ................................................... Ohio Valley ...............Feb. 8, 1999Brooke Gossett .............................................. Ohio Valley ............... Jan. 3, 2000Brooke Gossett .............................................. Ohio Valley .............Feb. 28, 2000Pam O’Connor ............................................... Ohio Valley ...............Dec. 4, 2000Pam O’Connor (Freshman) ........................... Ohio Valley .............Feb. 12, 2001Rachel Karos (Freshman) ............................. Ohio Valley .............Nov. 19, 2001Pam O’Connor ............................................... Ohio Valley .............Dec. 12, 2001Pam O’Connor ............................................... Ohio Valley .............Feb. 18, 2002Rachel Karos (Freshman) ............................ Ohio Valley .............Feb. 25, 2002Megan Sparks (Freshman) ............................ Ohio Valley .............Dec. 17, 2002Megan Sparks (Freshman) ............................ Ohio Valley ............. Jan. 21, 2003Pam O’Connor ............................................... Ohio Valley .............Dec. 15, 2003Lauren Dailey ................................................ Ohio Valley .............Feb. 23, 2004Megan Sparks ............................................... Ohio Valley ............. Jan. 17, 2005Rachel Galligan (Freshman).......................... Ohio Valley .............Dec. 19, 2005Megan Edwards (Freshman) ......................... Ohio Valley ............... Jan. 2, 2006Megan Edwards (Freshman) ......................... Ohio Valley ............... Jan. 9, 2006Megan Edwards (Freshman) ......................... Ohio Valley ............. Jan. 16, 2006Rachel Galligan (Freshman).......................... Ohio Valley ...............Feb. 6, 2006Jessica Huffman (Freshman) ........................ Ohio Valley .............Nov. 20, 2006 Rachel Galligan ............................................. Ohio Valley ...............Dec. 4, 2006Ashley Thomas (Freshman) .......................... Ohio Valley .............Dec. 11, 2006Jessica Huffman (Freshman) ........................ Ohio Valley .............Dec. 18, 2006Jessica Huffman (POW & Freshman) ........... Ohio Valley ............... Jan. 2, 2007Jessica Huffman (Freshman) ........................ Ohio Valley ............... Jan. 8, 2007Jessica Huffman (Freshman) ........................ Ohio Valley ............. Jan. 22, 2007Jessica Huffman (Freshman) ........................ Ohio Valley .............Feb. 12, 2007Ashley Thomas (Freshman) .......................... Ohio Valley .............Feb. 19, 2007Rachel Galligan ............................................. Ohio Valley ............. Jan. 14, 2008Rachel Galligan ............................................. Ohio Valley ............. Jan. 21, 2008Dominique Sims (Newcomer) ........................ Ohio Valley ............. Jan. 28, 2008Rachel Galligan ............................................. Ohio Valley ...............Feb. 4, 2008Dominique Sims (Newcomer) ........................ Ohio Valley ............ March 3, 2008Rachel Galligan ............................................. Ohio Valley ............ March 2, 2009Ta’Kenya Nixon (POW & Freshman) ............. Ohio Valley .............Nov. 23, 2009Ta’Kenya Nixon (POW & Freshman) ............. Ohio Valley .............Dec. 14, 2009Ta’Kenya Nixon (Freshman) .......................... Ohio Valley ............... Jan. 4, 2010Ta’Kenya Nixon (Freshman) .......................... Ohio Valley ............. Jan. 18, 2010Ta’Kenya Nixon (POW & Freshman) ............. Ohio Valley .............Feb. 15, 2010Dominique Sims ............................................ Ohio Valley ............ March 1, 2010Chantelle Pressley......................................... Ohio Valley .............Nov. 14, 2010Ta’Kenya Nixon.............................................. Ohio Valley .............Dec. 13, 2010Mariah King ................................................... Ohio Valley ............. Feb. 14, 2011Mariah King ................................................... Ohio Valley ............. Feb. 21, 2011Hillary Held (Newcomer) ................................ Ohio Valley ..............Jan. 24, 2011Sabina Oroszova (Freshman) ....................... Ohio Valley ............. Nov. 15, 2011Ta’Kenya Nixon.............................................. Ohio Valley ............. Jan. 17, 2012Mariah King ................................................... Ohio Valley ............. Jan. 29, 2013Arnisha Thomas (Newcomer) ........................ Ohio Valley .............Nov. 26, 2013Sabina Oroszova ........................................... Ohio Valley .............Dec. 10, 2013Sabina Oroszova ........................................... Ohio Valley .............Dec. 23, 2013Sabina Oroszova ........................................... Ohio Valley .............Dec. 30, 2013

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OVERTIME GAMES (DIVISION I ERA ONLY)

Date Score OT Opponent03/02/13 L, 70-62 OT SIUE12/07/12 W, 72-67 OT Sacramento State11/29/12 W, 71-60 OT IUPUI03/02/12 L, 81-72 OT Tennessee Tech02/11/12 L, 94-86 OT UT Martin02/17/11 W, 88-85 OT UT Martin01/06/11 W, 84-78 OT at SIU Edwardsville03/07/09 L, 69-65 2OT vs Austin Peay02/21/09 L, 84-69 OT Murray State 11/22/08 W, 71-65 OT SMU02/02/08 L, 86-80 2OT at Samford01/31/08 W, 83-81 2OT at Jacksonville State01/12/08 W, 86-81 OT Eastern Kentucky12/21/07 W, 91-86 OT at Eastern Kentucky12/06/07 W, 66-64 OT Tennessee Tech02/01/07 L, 103-98 2OT Jacksonville State11/19/06 L, 81-80 OT UIC01/28/06 W, 69-68 OT Morehead State12/17/05 W, 70-63 OT at IUPUI11/30/05 L, 80-78 OT Butler02/26/05 W, 75-70 OT Murray State11/29/00 W, 74-72 OT Indiana State01/27/00 W, 102-95 2OT Eastern Kentucky12/11/99 L, 71-66 OT at Tulsa02/01/92 L, 90-86 OT Bradley12/08/84 W, 94-85 3OT Eastern Washington11/23/84 W, 77-73 OT vs Florida International

100 POINT GAMES (DIVISION I ERA ONLY)

Date Score Opponent11/29/09 W, 110-28 Brescia (Ky.)11/17/06 W, 118-76 Illinois-Springfield 12/10/05 W, 106-68 Tennessee State11/21/03 W, 126-36 Indiana-Northwest02/26/00 W, 102-69 Morehead State01/27/00 W, 102-95 (2OT) Eastern Kentucky 12/08/89 W, 110-88 vs Oklahoma11/22/83 W, 102-56 at Evansville

Eastern Illinois Record in Overtime

Overall Record: ........ 16-11 OVC Record: ............. 9-5 Home Record: ........... 11-6 Away Record: ........... 3-3 Neutral Record: ........ 1-2

Eastern Illinois Record When Scoring 100 Points

Overall Record: ........ 8-0 OVC Record: ............. 3-0 Home Record: ........... 6-0 Away Record: ........... 1-0 Neutral Record: ........ 1-0

AGAINST NATIONALLY RANKED OPPONENTS

(DIVISION I ERA ONLY)

Date Score Opponent11/25/12 L, 105-42 at #25 Dayton11/13/09 L, 91-68 at #3 Ohio State12/29/06 L, 93-75 at #14 Louisville11/20/05 L, 68-53 vs #22 Southern Cal12/09/04 L, 85-45 at #12 Michigan State11/18/01 L, 89-33 at #10 Purdue11/26/00 L, 84-46 at #8 Iowa State

Eastern Illinois Record vs Ranked Teams Overall Record ...........0-7 Home Record: ...........0-0 Away Record: ............0-6 Neutral Record: .........0-1

EIU HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

RETIRED NUMBERS#13 – Nancy Kassebaum ......................................................2005

EASTERN ILLINOIS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Rachel Galligan .....................................................................2014Linda Ellsworth ......................................................................2008Barb Perkes ...........................................................................2000Chris Aldridge ........................................................................1997Toni Collins ............................................................................1997Nancy Kassebaum ................................................................1990

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2014 - First RoundMunicipal Auditorium (Nashville, Tenn.) 52 - #8 Eastern Illinois 75 - #5 Eastern Kentucky

2013 - SemifinalsMunicipal Auditorium (Nashville, Tenn.) 71 - #4 UT Martin 69 - #1 Eastern Illinois

2012 - SemifinalsMunicipal Auditorium (Nashville, Tenn.) 81 - #3 Tennessee Tech (OT) 72 - #2 Eastern Illinois

2011 - QuarterfinalsMunicipal Auditorium (Nashville, Tenn.) 78 - #5 Austin Peay 72 - #4 Eastern Illinois

2010 - Championship GameBridgestone Arena (Nashville, Tenn.) 69 - #3 Austin Peay 60 - #1 Eastern Illinois

2010 - SemifinalsBridgestone Arena (Nashville, Tenn.) 51 - #4 UT Martin 65 - #1 Eastern Illinois

2010 - QuarterfinalsCampus Sites (Charleston, Ill.) 56 - #8 Tennessee State 73 - #1 Eastern Illinois

2009 - Championship GameSommet Center (Nashville, Tenn.) 69 - #5 Austin Peay (2OT) 65 - #2 Eastern Illinois

2009 - SemifinalsSommet Center (Nashville, Tenn.) 48 - #3 Tennessee State 64 - #2 Eastern Illinois

2009 - QuarterfinalsCampus Sites (Charleston, Ill.) 65 - #7 Tennessee Tech 71 - #2 Eastern Illinois

2008 - Championship GameMunicipal Auditorium (Nashville, Tenn.) 58 - #4 Eastern Illinois 69 - #3 Murray State

2008 - SemifinalsMunicipal Auditorium (Nashville, Tenn.) 52 - #4 Eastern Illinois 40 - #1 Southeast Missouri

2008 - QuarterfinalsCampus Sites (Charleston, Ill.) 51 - #5 Tennessee State 65 - #4 Eastern Illinois

2006 - QuarterfinalsCampus Sites (Cookeville, Tenn.) 69 - #8 Eastern Illinois 83 - #1 Tennessee Tech

2003 - QuarterfinalsCampus Sites (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 76 - #7 Esatern Illinois 79 - #2 Southeast Missouri

2002 - QuarterfinalsCampus Sites (Cookeville, Tenn.) 43 - #7 Eastern Illinois 67 - #2 Tennessee Tech

2000 - Quarterfinals Campus Sites (Cookeville Tenn.) 48 - #8 Eastern Illinois 68 - #1 Tennessee Tech 1998 - QuarterfinalsCampus Sites (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) 60 - #5 Eastern Illinois 73 - #4 Middle Tennessee

1997 - QuarterfinalsCampus Sites (Morehead, Ky.) 67 - #5 Eastern Illinois 72 - #4 Morehead State

Record as Seed#1 ................................................. 2-2#2 ................................................. 2-2#3 ................................................. 0-0#4 ................................................. 2-2#5 ................................................. 0-2#6 ................................................. 0-0#7 ................................................. 0-2#8 ................................................. 0-2All-Time .......................................... 6-13

Record By RoundFirst Round ........................................ 0-1Quarterfinals ...................................... 3-7Semifinals .......................................... 3-2Championship.................................... 0-3

Record vs. OpponentAustin Peay ....................................... 0-3Belmont ............................................. 0-0Eastern Kentucky .............................. 0-1Jacksonville State .............................. 0-0Middle Tennessee .............................. 0-1Morehead State ................................. 0-1Murray State ...................................... 0-1SIU Edwardsville ............................... 0-0Southeast Missouri ............................ 1-1Tennessee State ................................ 3-0Tennessee Tech ................................. 1-4UT Martin ........................................... 1-1

Record by LocationCape Girardeau, Mo. ......................... 0-1Charleston, Ill..................................... 3-0Cookeville, Tenn. ............................... 0-3Morehead, Ky. ................................... 0-1Murfreesboro, Tenn. .......................... 0-1Nashville Sites-- Municipal Auditorium ...................... 1-5-- Bridgestone Arena.......................... 2-2

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SERIES HISTORY

School ....................... Record .. Last MeetingAir Force ............................ 1-0 ................ 2014Akron ................................. 0-1 ................ 1999Alabama A&M .................... 0-1 ................ 2007Arizona State ..................... 0-1 ................ 1997Augustana ......................... 1-0 ................ 1981Austin Peay ................... 17-22 ................ 2014Baker (Kan.) ...................... 1-0 ................ 1980Ball State ........................... 7-3 ................ 1988Baylor ................................ 0-1 ................ 1993Belmont ............................. 3-2 ................ 2014Boston University............... 0-1 ................ 1998Bowling Green ................... 1-2 ................ 1989Bradley .......................... 18-15 ................ 2014Brescia (Ky.) ...................... 1-0 ................ 2010Brown ................................ 0-1 ................ 1987Buffalo ............................... 1-4 ................ 2012Butler ............................... 10-4 ................ 2006Cal State Fullerton ............. 1-0 ................ 1997Cedarville College ............. 1-0 ................ 1979Central Connecticut ........... 3-1 ................ 1996Central Florida ................... 0-2 ................ 2003Central Missouri................. 0-2 ................ 1983Charleston, College of ....... 0-1 ................ 1980Charleston Southern.......... 1-1 ................ 2006Chicago, University of........ 1-0 ................ 1975Chicago State .................. 17-5 .................2011Cincinnati ........................... 2-4 ................ 2009Clemson ............................ 0-1 ................ 1993Cleveland State ................. 1-3 ................ 1994Colorado ............................ 0-1 ................ 1988Colorado College ............... 1-0 ................ 1981Colorado State................... 1-1 ................ 1989Creighton ........................... 2-0 ................ 2007Davis & Elkins (W.V.) ......... 1-0 ................ 1981Dayton ............................... 4-4 ................ 2012DePaul ............................... 0-1 ................ 1979Drake ............................... 6-12 ................ 1992Eastern Kentucky .......... 16-17 ................ 2014Eastern Michigan ............... 0-1 ................ 1984Eastern Washington .......... 1-0 ................ 1985Evansville .......................... 9-5 ................ 2014Florida Atlantic ................... 1-0 ................ 2010Florida International ........... 1-1 ................ 1991George Williams ................ 1-0 ................ 1977Georgia Southern .............. 1-0 ................ 2014Grambling .......................... 1-0 ................ 1993Greenville .......................... 5-2 ................ 1979Hawai’i ............................... 0-3 ................ 2006Illinois................................6-11 ................ 2013Illinois-Chicago .............. 16-13 .................2011Illinois-Springfield .............. 1-0 ................ 2007Illinois State ..................... 9-28 .................2011Illinois Tech ........................ 1-0 ................ 2008Indiana ............................... 0-3 ................ 1996Indiana-Northwest ............. 1-0 ................ 2004Indiana State ................. 23-33 ................ 2014Iowa State.......................... 0-3 ................ 2005IPFW .................................. 3-1 ................ 2010

San Jose State .................. 2-0 ................ 2012Savannah State ................. 2-0 ................ 2009South Dakota State ........... 0-1 ................ 1982Southeast Missouri ........ 16-23 ................ 2014Southern Illinois ............... 5-29 ................ 2014SIU Edwardsville ............. 19-4 ................ 2014Southern Indiana ............... 2-0 ................ 1982Southern Methodist ........... 1-1 ................ 2009Southwest Missouri ......... 12-9 ................ 2012St. Cloud State .................. 1-0 ................ 1981St. Francis (Ill.) .................. 3-0 ................ 2005St. John’s (N.Y.) ................. 0-1 ................ 1986St. Joseph’s (Ind.) .............. 2-0 ................ 2001St. Mary’s (Calif.) ............... 0-1 ................ 1992St. Mary’s (Texas) .............. 1-0 ................ 1980Tennessee ......................... 0-1 ................ 1986UT Martin ....................... 17-24 ................ 2014Tennessee State ............ 27-10 ................ 2014Tennessee Tech ............. 14-24 ................ 2014Texas-Arlington .................. 0-1 ................ 1993Texas-El Paso.................... 0-1 ................ 2010Texas-San Antonio............. 1-0 ................ 1994Texas Tech ......................... 0-1 ................ 2012Toledo ................................ 0-1 ................ 2008Troy State .......................... 2-2 ................ 1996Tulsa .................................. 1-2 ................ 2000UAB ................................... 0-1 ................ 2014UCLA ................................. 0-1 ................ 1990USC ................................... 0-1 ................ 2006Valparaiso .......................... 4-8 .................2011Vanderbilt ........................... 0-2 ................ 2000Virginia Tech ...................... 1-0 ................ 1991Wake Forest ...................... 0-2 ................ 1989Western Illinois .............. 31-16 ................ 2014Western Kentucky ............. 0-2 ................ 1991Western Michigan .............. 2-1 ................ 2010Wichita State ....................11-8 ................ 1992William Penn...................... 0-1 ................ 1981William Woods ................... 0-1 ................ 1979Wisconsin .......................... 1-5 ................ 2012Wisconsin-Green Bay ........ 3-5 ................ 1994Wisconsin-Milwaukee ........ 3-2 ................ 1994Wisconsin-Oshkosh ........... 1-0 ................ 1978Wisconsin-Parkside ........... 1-0 ................ 2000Wright State ....................... 4-4 ................ 1994Xavier ................................ 4-2 ................ 2012Youngstown State .............. 4-4 ................ 1996

IUPUI ................................. 4-2 ................ 2012Jacksonville ....................... 1-1 ................ 2005Jacksonville State .............11-6 ................ 2014Kansas............................... 0-1 ................ 2001Kansas State ..................... 0-1 ................ 1995Kentucky ............................ 0-2 ................ 1999Kentucky State .................. 2-0 ................ 1983Lewis ................................. 4-1 ................ 1983Louisville ............................ 0-4 ................ 2007Loyola (Chicago) ............... 9-6 ................ 2014Loyola-Marymount ............. 0-1 ................ 1990Marquette .......................... 1-1 ................ 2010Marshall ............................. 0-1 ................ 1975Maryville ............................ 1-0 ................ 1981McNeese State .................. 1-0 ................ 1987Memphis ............................ 0-3 ................ 1984Mercer ............................... 1-1 ................ 2005Miami (Ohio) ...................... 4-1 ................ 2010Michigan State ................... 0-1 ................ 2005Middle Tennessee .............. 5-5 ................ 2000Minnesota .......................... 1-0 ................ 2001Minnesota St.-Mankato...... 0-1 ................ 1982Mississippi Valley State ..... 1-0 ................ 2009Missouri ............................. 2-7 ................ 2013UMKC ................................ 2-3 ................ 2014Missouri-Rolla .................... 2-0 ................ 1982Missouri Southern.............. 1-0 ................ 1983Missouri-St. Louis .............. 5-1 ................ 1983Montana............................. 0-1 ................ 1989Morehead State ............. 17-16 ................ 2014Murray State .................. 17-25 ................ 2014Natl. Col. of Education ....... 1-0 ................ 1981Navy .................................. 1-1 ................ 2004Nebraska-Omaha .............. 0-2 ................ 1981UNC-Greensboro............... 0-1 ................ 2010Northeastern ...................... 0-1 ................ 2004Northeastern Illinois ........... 9-5 ................ 2012Northern Arizona................ 0-1 ................ 1988Northern Colorado ............. 1-0 ................ 2010Northern Illinois.................. 8-6 .................2011Northern Iowa .................. 17-4 ................ 1992Northern Kentucky ............. 2-1 ................ 1983Northern Michigan ............. 2-0 ................ 1981Northwestern ................... 0-10 ................ 2002Oakland City University ..... 2-0 ................ 2013Oakland University ............ 0-2 ................ 1979Ohio State.......................... 0-1 ................ 2010Ohio University .................. 0-1 ................ 1996Oklahoma .......................... 1-0 ................ 1990Oral Roberts ...................... 1-0 ................ 1995Pacific ................................ 0-1 ................ 1992Principia ............................. 2-0 ................ 1976Purdue ............................... 3-7 ................ 2002Rice ................................... 0-1 ................ 1994Robert Morris College........ 1-0 ................ 2004Sacramento State .............. 1-1 ................ 2012Saint Louis ......................... 7-4 ................ 2014Sam Houston State ........... 0-1 ................ 2003Samford ............................. 3-5 ................ 2008

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Kansas CityKangaroos

Nov. 15 at Charleston, Ill.

Location: Kansas City, MissouriYear Founded: 1933Enrollment: 15,492Nickname: KangaroosColors: Blue and GoldArena (Capacity): Swinney Recreation Center (1,500)Conference: Western Athletic

Head Coach: Marsha FreseAlma Mater: Rice, 1994School Record (years): 20-40 (2)Career Record (years): SameAssistants: Meredith Doyle, Danielle Gratton, and Shannon Baugh

2013-14 Record: 11-19Conference Record/Finish: 7-9 (T6th) Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 7-6Starters Returning/Lost: 3/2

Series Record: UMKC leads 3-2Last Meeting: @UMKC 69, EIU 62 - Nov. 30, 2013

Media Contact: Rob McCutcheonEmail: [email protected]: 816-235-1034Website: www.umkckangaroos.comTwitter: @TheUMKCRoos

Schedule:NOV. 15 - @EASTERN ILLINOISNov. 18 - @Kansas StateNov. 22 - RockhurstNov. 25 - @Western IllinoisDec. 2 - MilwaukeeDec. 6 - @DenverDec. 10 - Southeast MissouriDec. 14 - North TexasDec. 20 - William JewellDec. 22 - SIU EdwardsvilleDec. 31 - @Cal State FullertonJan. 3 - @UC RiversideJan. 6 - @North FloridaJan. 10 - New Mexico State*Jan. 17 - @Chicago State*Jan. 22 - @Bakersfield*Jan. 24 - @Seattle U*Jan. 29 - Grand Canyon*Jan. 31 - Utah Valley*Feb. 5 - @Texas-Pan American*Feb. 7 - @New Mexico State*Feb. 14 - Chicago State*Feb. 19 - Seattle U*Feb. 21 - Bakersfield*Feb. 26 - @Utah Valley*Feb. 28 - @Grand Canyon*March 7 - Texas-Pan American* * Denotes Conference Game

IUPUIJaguars

Nov. 18 at Indianapolis, Ind.

Location: Indianapolis, IndianaYear Founded: 1969Enrollment: 30,690Nickname: JaguarsColors: Red, Gold, and BlackArena (Capacity): The Jungle (1,215)Conference: Summit League

Head Coach: Austin ParkinsonAlma Mater: Purdue, 2004School Record (years): 60-65 (4)Career Record (years): SameAssistants: Alex Mislan, Kristin Drabyn, and Janese Banks

2013-14 Record: 23-10Conference Record/Finish: 11-3 (2nd) Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 8/5Starters Returning/Lost: 3/2

Series Record: EIU leads 4-2 Last Meeting: @EIU 71, IUPUI 60 (ot) - Nov. 29, 2012

Media Contact: John BerryEmail: [email protected]: 317-278-3619Website: www.IUPUIJags.comTwitter: @IUPUIJaguars

Schedule:Nov. 14 - LouisvilleNOV. 18 - EASTERN ILLINOISNov. 23 - @Michigan StateNov. 25 - SIU-EdwardsvilleNov. 28 - vs. Texas SouthernNov. 29 - vs. Cal State NorthridgeDec. 4 - Indiana StateDec. 7 - @IndianaDec. 11 - IU-KokomoDec. 14 - @Missouri StateDec. 18 - IU-SoutheastDec. 21 - EvansvilleDec. 30 - @Northern KentuckyJan. 4 - Fort Wayne*Jan. 8 - @North Dakota State*Jan. 11 - South Dakota State*Jan. 15 - @Oral Roberts*Jan. 17 - @Omaha*Jan. 22 - Denver*Jan. 24 - South Dakota*Jan. 29 - @Western Illinois*Jan. 31 - Omaha*Feb. 4 - @Denver*Feb. 11 - @Fort Wayne*Feb. 14 - Western Illinois*Feb. 19 - North Dakota State*Feb. 21 - Oral Roberts*Feb. 26 - @South Dakota*Feb. 28 - @South Dakota State** Denotes Conference Game

Florida StateSeminoles

Nov. 21 at Denton, Texas

Location: Tallahassee, FloridaYear Founded: 1851Enrollment: 41,477Nickname: SeminolesColors: Garnet and GoldArena (Capacity): Tucker Center (12,100)Conference: Atlantic Coast

Head Coach: Sue SemrauAlma Mater: UC-San Diego, 1985School Record (years): 316-213 (17)Career Record (years): SameAssistants: Lance White, Brooke Wyckoff and Danielle Santos

2013-14 Record: 21--12Conference Record/Finish: 7-9 (9th) Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 9/2Starters Returning/Lost: 3/2

Series Record: First meeting Last Meeting: n/a

Media Contact: Steve StoneEmail: [email protected]: 850-644-4836Website: www.seminoles.comTwitter: @FSU_WBasketball

Schedule:Nov.14 - UABNov.18 - Bethune-CookmanNOV.21 - EASTERN ILLINOISNov.28 - MassachusettsNov.27 - WashingtonNov.28 - FurmanNov.29 - HartfordDec.3 - @PurdueDec.7 - FloridaDec.14 - @TempleDec.16 - North FloridaDec.19 - Savannah StateDec. 22 - @TulaneDec.29 - JacksonvilleJan.2 - @Notre Dame*Jan.8 - @Clemson*Jan.11 - Duke*Jan.15 - PittsburghJan.18 - @Virginia Tech* Jan.22 - Louisville*Jan.25 - Wake Forest*Jan.30 - @Georgia Tech*Feb.2 - Syracuse*Feb.8 - Miami*Feb.12 - @North Carolina*Feb.15 - @Virginia*Feb.19 - Clemson*Feb.22 - @Boston College*Feb.26- North Carolina State*March.1 - @Miami** Denotes Conference Game

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North TexasMean Green

Nov. 23 at Denton, Texas

Location: Denton, TexasYear Founded: 1890Enrollment: 36,168Nickname: Mean GreenColors: Green and WhiteArena (Capacity): Super Pit (10,500)Conference: Conference USA

Head Coach: Mike PetersenAlma Mater: Northwest Christian, 1983School Record (years): 23-37 (2)Career Record (years): 336-287 (22)Assistants: Ashley Davis, Wesley Brooks, and Karen Blair

2013-14 Record: 12-18Conference Record/Finish: 6-10 (T7th) Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 8/7Starters Returning/Lost: 2/3

Series Record: First meetingLast Meeting: n/a

Media Contact: Bryan FyalkowskiEmail: [email protected]: 940-369-8329Website: www.meangreensports.comTwitter: @MeanGreenWBB

Schedule:Nov. 14 - HoustonNov. 17 - Northern ColoradoNov. 21 - UMassNOV. 23 - EASTERN ILLINOISDec. 3 - @SMUDec. 7 - OklahomaDec. 14 - @UMKCDec. 17 - @San FranciscoDec. 21 - UT ArlingtonDec. 28 - DenverDec. 31 - @Texas A&MJan. 2 - @UTEP*Jan. 4 - @UTSA*Jan. 10 - Rice*Jan. 15 - Charlotte*Jan. 17 - Old Dominion*Jan. 22 - Louisiana Tech*Jan. 24 - Southern Mississippi*Jan. 31 - @Rice*Feb. 5- Western Kentucky*Feb. 7 - Marshall*Feb. 12 - @UAB*Feb. 14 - @Middle Tennessee*Feb. 19 - Florida Atlantic*Feb. 21 - FIU*Feb. 26 - @Charlotte*Feb. 28 - @Old Dominion*March 5 - UTEP*March 7 - UTSA**Denotes Conference Game

Northern IllinoisHuskies

Nov. 26 at Charleston, Ill.

Location: Dekalb, IllinoisYear Founded: 1895Enrollment: 22,990Nickname: HuskiesColors: Cardinal and BlackArena (Capacity): Convocation Center (9,100)Conference: Mid-American

Head Coach: Kathi Bennett Alma Mater: Wisconsin-Green Bay, 1986School Record (years): 41-69 (5)Career Record (years): 336-246 (21)Assistants: Kevin McManaman, Debbie Whitman, and Latrell Fleming

2013-14 Record: 11-19Conference Record/Finish: 6-12 (6th West)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 8/5Starters Returning/Lost: 5/0

Series Record: EIU leads 8-6Last Meeting: @NIU 48, EIU 38 - Dec. 19, 2012

Media Contact: Matt ScheererEmail: [email protected]: 815-753-1708Website: www.NIUHuskies.comTwitter: @GoHuskiesWBB

Schedule: Nov.14 - Illinois StateNov.17 - @UICNov.20 - ValparaisoNOV. 26 - @EASTERN ILLINOISNov.29 - South Dakota StateNov.30 - Delaware State/UNLVDec.14 - @MissouriDec.17 - SIUEDec.21 - @Northern IowaDec.30 - @BradleyJan.3 - Eastern Michigan*Jan.10 - @Central Michigan*Jan.14 - @Bowling Green*Jan.17 - Kent State*Jan.21 - @Ohio*Jan.24 - @BuffaloJan.28 - Bowling Green*Jan.31 - @Ball State*Feb.4 - Miami (Oh)*Feb.7 - Akron*Feb.11 - Western Michigan*Feb.14 - @Kent State*Feb.18 - @Toledo*Feb.21 - Ball State*Feb.25 - Central Michigan*Feb.28 - @Eastern Michigan*March 4 - Toledo*March 7 - @Western Michigan** Denotes Conference Game

Loyola-ChicagoRamblers

Nov. 29 at Chicago, Ill.

Location: Chicago, IllinoisYear Founded: 1870Enrollment: 15,975Nickname: Ramblers Colors: Maroon and GoldArena (Capacity): Gentile Arena (4,963)Conference: Missouri Valley

Head Coach: Sheryl SwoopesAlma Mater: Texas Tech, 1994School Record (years): 11-21 (1)Career Record (years): SameAssistants: Jeanine Wasielewski, Leah Foster, and Heather Morris

2013-14 Record: 11-21Conference Record/Finish: 6-11 (8th)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 8/8Starters Returning/Lost: 3/2

Series Record: EIU leads 9-6Last Meeting: @EIU 81, Loyola 80 - Nov. 21, 2013

Media Contact: Ryan HaleyEmail: [email protected]: 773-508-2557Website: www.loyolaramblers.comTwitter: @ramblerwbball

Schedule:Nov.14 - Georgia TechNov.17 - @MarquetteNov.22 - @Nothern KentuckyNov.25 - UABNOV.29 - EASTERN ILLINOISDec.3 - @MissouriDec.7 - @NorthwesternDec.14 - Michigan StateDec.17 - DePaulDec.20 - @DartmouthDec.30 - @UICJan.2 - Drake*Jan.4 - Northern Iowa*Jan.8 - @Evansville*Jan.11 - @Indiana State*Jan.16 - Missouri State*Jan.18 - Wichita State*Jan.25 - Bradley*Jan.30 - @Southern Illinois*Feb.1 - @Illinois State*Feb.6 - Evansville*Feb.8 - Indiana State*Feb.13 - @Wichita State*Feb.15 - @Missouri State*Feb.20 - @Bradley*Feb.27 - Illinois State*Mar.1 - Southern Illinois*Mar.5 - @Northern Iowa*Mar.7 - @Drake**Denotes Conference Game

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OmahaMavericks

Dec. 5 at Charleston, Ill.

Location: Omaha, NebraskaYear Founded: 1908Enrollment: 15,227Nickname: MavericksColors: Crimson and BlackArena (Capacity): Sapp Fieldhouse (2,500)Conference: Summit League

Head Coach: Brittany LangeAlma Mater: Iowa State, 2010School Record (years): 12-16 (1)Career Record (years): SameAssistants: Lee Aduddell, Kirk Walker, and Rodney Rogan

2013-14 Record: 12-16Conference Record/Finish: 4-10 (7th) Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 10/1Starters Returning/Lost: 4/1

Series Record: Omaha leads 2-0Last Meeting: Omaha 71, EIU 58 - Nov. 29, 1980 at River Roast Invite in St. Louis, Mo.

Media Contact: Shad BeamEmail: [email protected]: 402-554-2140Website: www.OMavs.comTwitter: @UNOWBB

Schedule:Nov. 15 - Alcorn StateNov. 17 - @Air ForceNov. 21 - GracelandNov. 26 - North DakotaNov. 28 - Northern ColoradoDec. 1 - Peru StateDEC. 5 - @EASTERN ILLINOISDec. 7 - @MilwaukeeDec. 11 - BakersfieldDec. 14 - SIU EdwardsvilleDec. 20 - @CreightonDec. 29 - @Utah ValleyJan. 2 - South Dakota*Jan. 4 - @Western Illinois*Jan. 8 - @Denver*Jan. 15 - @South Dakota State*Jan. 17 - IUPUI*Jan. 22 - North Dakota State*Jan. 24 - @Oral Roberts*Jan. 29 - @Fort Wayne*Jan. 31 - @IUPUI*Feb. 4 - Oral Roberts*Feb. 8 - Western Illinois*Feb. 12 - @South Dakota*Feb. 14 - @North Dakota State*Feb. 18 - South Dakota State*Feb. 26 - Fort Wayne*Feb. 28 - Denver**Denotes Conference Game

MilwaukeePanthers

Dec. 10 at Milwaukee, Wis.

Location: Milwaukee, WisconsinYear Founded: 1885Enrollment: 30,000Nickname: PanthersColors: Gold, and BlackArena (Capacity): UWM Panther ArenaConference: Horizon League

Head Coach: Kyle RechliczAlma Mater: Wisconsin, 2003School Record (years): 17-42 (2)Career Record (years): SameAssistants: Frank Goldsberry, Jessica Wilhite, and Ashlee McGee

2013-14 Record: 8-22Conference Record/Finish: 4-12 (7th) Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 9/4Starters Returning/Lost: 2/3

Series Record: EIU leads 3-2Last Meeting: @UWM 80, EIU 58 - Feb. 12, 1994

Media Contact: Chris ZillsEmail: [email protected]: 414-229-4593Website: www.mkepanthers.comTwitter: @MKEPanthers

Schedule:Nov. 16 - @North Dakota StateNov. 18 - @North DakotaNov. 22 - Bowling GreenNov. 26 - @MarquetteNov. 30 - @MissouriDec 2- @UMKCDec. 7 - OmahaDEC. 10 - EASTERN ILLINOISDec 14 - IndianaDec. 21 - Chicago StateDec. 28 - @Fort WayneDec. 30 - @Western IllinoisJan. 7 - @Detroit*Jan. 10 - @Oakland*Jan. 14 - Wright State*Jan. 17 - @Green Bay*Jan. 21 - Valparaiso*Jan. 24 - UIC*Jan. 29 - @Cleveland State*Jan. 31 - @Youngstown State*Feb. 6 - Oakland*Feb. 12 - @Valparaiso*Feb. 14 - Green Bay*Feb. 19 - Youngstown State*Feb. 25 - @UIC*Feb. 28 - Cleveland State*March 4 - Detroit*March 7 - @Wright State** Denotes Conference Game

Western IllinoisLeathernecks

Dec. 12 at Macomb, Ill.

Location: Macomb, IllinoisYear Founded: 1899Enrollment: 11,707Nickname: LeathernecksColors: Purple and GoldArena (Capacity): Western Hall (5,139)Conference: Summit League

Head Coach: J.D. GravinaAlma Mater: William Jewell College, 2000School Record (years): 40-51 (4)Career Record (years): 154-112 (9)Assistants: Seth Minter, Kierra McCleary, and Bailey Beale

2013-14 Record: 14-16Conference Record/Finish: 6-8 (5th)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 10/2Starters Returning/Lost: 4/1

Series Record: EIU leads 31-16Last Meeting: @EIU 68, WIU 64 - Nov. 25, 2013

Media Contact: Dan Wallace Email: [email protected]: 309-298-1133Website: www.GoLeathernecks.comTwitter: @WIUAthletics

Schedule:Nov.15 - @MissouriNov.17 - William WoodsNov.20 - @Chicago StateNov.23 - @Florida AtlanticNov.25 - Kansas CityNov.29 - North DakotaDec.3 - @Southeast Missouri Dec.6 - @UIC Dec.9 - @Bradley DEC.12 - EASTERN ILLINOISDec.21 - @Marquette Dec.28 - EurekaDec.30 - MilwaukeeJan.2 - @Fort Wayne*Jan.4 - Omaha*Jan.10 - South Dakota*Jan.15 - @Denver*Jan.17 - @Oral Roberts*Jan.21 - South Dakota State*Jan.24 - North Dakota State*Jan.29 - IUPUI*Jan.31 - Fort Wayne*Feb.6 - @North Dakota State*Feb.8 - @Omaha*Feb.14 - @IUPUI*Feb.19 - Oral Roberts*Feb.21 - Denver*Feb.26 - @South Dakota State*Feb.28 - @South Dakota** Denotes Conference Game

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Illinois-ChicagoFlames

Nov. 15 at Charleston, Ill.

Location: Chicago, IllinoisYear Founded: 1896Enrollment: 27,589Nickname: FlamesColors: Blue and RedArena (Capacity): UIC Pavilion (9,500) Conference: Horizon League

Head Coach: Regina MillerAlma Mater: Old Dominion, 1984School Record (years): 52-43 (3)Career Record (years): 287-269 (19)Assistants: Frozena Jerro, Eric Simpson, and Tiffany Sardin

2013-14 Record: 25-9Conference Record/Finish: 10-6 (4th)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 7/4Starters Returning/Lost: 2/3

Series Record: EIU leads 16-13Last Meeting: @UIC 66, EIU 50 - Dec. 20, 2011

Media Contact: Brad TaylorEmail: [email protected]: 312-413-9340Website: uicflames.comTwitter: @UIC_WBasketball

Schedule:Nov. 14 - BradleyNov. 17 - Northern IllinoisNov. 22 - @Miami (Ohio)Nov. 26 - @NorthwesternNov. 30 - Illinois-SpringfieldDec. 3 - SIU EdwardsvilleDec. 6 - Western IllinoisDEC. 14 - @EASTERN ILLINOISDec. 16 - Chicago StateDec. 20 - vs. Mississippi StateDec. 21 - vs. Old DominionDec. 30 - Loyola-ChicagoJan. 2 - Robert Morris SpringfieldJan. 8 - Youngstown State*Jan. 10 - @Valparaiso*Jan. 15 - @Detroit*Jan. 17 - @Oakland*Jan. 24 - @Milwaukee*Jan. 27 - Valparaiso*Jan. 31 - Green Bay*Feb. 4 - Cleveland State*Feb. 7 - @Youngstown State*Feb. 11 - Detroit*Feb. 14 - Wright State*Feb. 21 - @Green Bay*Feb. 25 - Milwaukee*Feb. 28 - Oakland*March 4 - @Wright State*March 7 - @Cleveland State* * Denotes Conference Game

NorthwesternWildcats

Dec. 20 at Tempe, Ariz.

Location: Evanston, IllinoisYear Founded: 1851Enrollment: 8,367Nickname: WildcatsColors: Purple and WhiteArena (Capacity): Welsh-Ryan Arena (8,117)Conference: Big Ten

Head Coach: Joe McKeownAlma Mater: Kent State, 1979School Record (years): 87-101 (6)Career Record (years): 597-275 (28)Assistants: Sam Dixon, Allison Guth, and Carrie Banks

2013-14 Record: 17-16Conference Record/Finish: 5-11 (T8th) Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 11/3Starters Returning/Lost: 5/0

Series Record: NU leads 10-0Last Meeting: NU 68, @EIU 44 - Dec. 16, 2001

Media Contact: Dan YopchickEmail: [email protected]: 847-467-3418Website: www.NUsports.comTwitter: @nuwbball

Schedule:Nov. 14 - @Chicago StateNov. 16 - HamptonNov. 21 - Kent StateNov. 26 - UICNov. 29 - @DePaulDec. 4 - @Virginia TechDec. 7 - Loyola-ChicagoDec. 15 - GonzagaDec. 17 - @UNLVDEC. 20 - VS. EASTERN ILLINOISDec. 21 - vs. Arizona State/LehighDec. 28 - @Michigan State*Jan. 1 - Wisconsin*Jan. 4 - @Ohio State*Jan. 11 - Michigan State*Jan. 14 - @Iowa*Jan. 17 - Michigan*Jan. 22 - @Illinois*Jan. 25 - @Penn State*Jan. 29 - Iowa*Feb. 1 - Minnesota*Feb. 5 - @Indiana*Feb. 8 - Illinois*Feb. 11 - @Purdue*Feb. 14 - @Michigan*Feb. 18 - Nebraska*Feb. 22 - @Wisconsin*Feb. 26 - Rutgers*March 1 - Maryland** Denotes Conference Game

Arizona StateSun Devils

Dec. 21 at Tempe, Ariz.

Location: Tempe, ArizonaYear Founded: 1885Enrollment: 76,771Nickname: Sun DevilsColors: Maroon and GoldArena (Capacity): Wells Fargo Arena (10,734)Conference: Pac-12

Head Coach: Charli Turner ThorneAlma Mater: Stanford, 1988School Record (years): 325-207 (17)Career Record (years): SameAssistants: Meg Sanders, Amanda Levens, and Jackie Moore

2013-14 Record: 23-10Conference Record/Finish: 11-7 (t4) Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 10/3Starters Returning/Lost: 3/2

Series Record: ASU leads 1-0Last Meeting: @ASU 87, EIU 68 - Dec. 21 1996

Media Contact: Steve RodriguezEmail: [email protected]: 480-965-9780Website: www.sundevils.comTwitter: @TheSunDevils

Schedule:Nov.14 - Middle Tennessee Nov.19 - BakersfieldNov.25 - @MiamiNov.28 - VillanovaNov.29 - Georgia Tech/Green BayNov.30 - TBDDec.6 - SMUDec.13 - UC DavisDec.16 - @Illinois StateDec.20 - LehighDEC.21 - EASTERN ILLINOIS / NORTHWESTERNDec.28 - YaleJan.3 - Washington*Jan.5 - Washington State*Jan.8 - @Arizona*Jan.10 - Arizona*Jan.16 - @Cal*Jan.19 - @Stanford*Jan.23 - Oregon*Jan.25 - Oregon State*Jan.30 - @Colorado*Feb.1 - @Utah*Feb.6 - Stanford*Feb.8 - Cal*Feb.13 - @Oregon State*Feb.15 - @Oregon*Feb.20 - @UCLA*Feb.22 - @USC*Feb.27 - Utah*March 1 - Colorado**Denotes Conference Game

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LehighMountain Hawks

Dec. 21 at Tempe, Ariz.

Location: Bethlehem, PennsylvaniaYear Founded: 1865Enrollment: 4,700Nickname: Mountain HawksColors: Brown and WhiteArena (Capacity): Stabler Arena (5,600)Conference: Patriot League

Head Coach: Sue TroyanAlma Mater: Dickinson, 1988School Record (years): 299-260 (19)Career Record (years): SameAssistants: Glenn Rigney, Caitlin Gillard, and Rachel Roberts

2013-14 Record: 13-18Conference Record/Finish: 5-13 (8th) Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 10/4Starters Returning/Lost: 4/1

Series Record: First meetingLast Meeting: n/a

Media Contact: Chelsea VielhauerEmail: [email protected]: 610-758-5101Website: www.lehighsports.comTwitter: @LehighSports

Schedule:Nov. 15 - @MonmouthNov. 17 - East StroudsburgNov. 21 - @NJITNov. 25 - @Saint Peter’sNov. 30 - @Sacred HeartDec. 2 - HamptonDec. 4 - @Saint Joseph’sDec. 20 - @Arizona StateDEC. 21 - VS. EASTERN ILLINOIS / NORTHWESTERNDec. 28 - DuquesneDec. 31 - @Colgate*Jan. 3 - Boston University*Jan. 7 - Army*Jan. 10 - @Loyola-Maryland*Jan. 14 - American*Jan. 17 - @Holy Cross*Jan. 21 - @Navy*Jan. 25 - Lafayette*Jan. 28 - Bucknell*Jan. 31 - @Boston University*Feb. 4 - @Army*Feb. 7 - Loyola-Maryland*Feb.11 - @American*Feb. 14 - Holy Cross*Feb. 18 - Navy*Feb. 21 - @Lafayette*Feb. 25 - @Bucknell*Feb. 28 - Colgate* * Denotes Conference Game

Saint LouisBillikens

Dec. 28 at Charleston, Ill.

Location: St. Louis, Missouri Year Founded: 1818Enrollment: 13,505Nickname: BillikensColors: Royal Blue and WhiteArena (Capacity): Chaifetz Arena (10,600)Conference: Atlantic 10

Head Coach: Lisa StoneAlma Mater: Iowa 1984School Record (years): 24-37 (2)Career Record (years): 527-274 (28)Assistants: Mike Geary, Glenn Box, and Linda Sayavongchanh

2013-14 Record: 12-18Conference Record/Finish: 7-9 (10th) Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 9/4Starters Returning/Lost: 5/0

Series Record: EIU leads 7-4Last Meeting: @SLU 71, EIU 52 - Nov. 15, 2013

Media Contact: Mickey SmithEmail: [email protected]: 314-977-3463Website: www.SLUBillikens.comTwitter: @SaintLouisWBB

Schedule:Nov. 14 - @Indiana StateNov. 17 - SIU EdwardsvilleNov. 21 - @Southeast Missouri Nov. 24 - @VanderbiltNov. 28 - MercerDec. 3 - @TulsaDec. 6 - Missouri-St. LouisDec. 8 - @MissouriDec. 14 - Indiana StateDec. 19 - vs. Austin PeayDec. 20 - vs. Montana or Utah ValleyDEC. 28 - @EASTERN ILLINOISDec. 30 - Ball StateJan. 4 - @George Mason*Jan. 7 - @Massachusetts*Jan. 12 - VCU*Jan. 15 - @Duquesne*Jan. 18 - Davidson*Jan. 21 - @La Salle*Jan. 24 - Fordham*Jan. 28 - Saint Joseph’s*Jan. 31 - @Dayton*Feb. 7 - @Richmond*Feb. 11 - George Washington*Feb. 14 - @Davidson*Feb. 18 - St. Bonaventure*Feb. 21 - George Mason*Feb. 26 - @Rhode Island*March 1 - Dayton**Denotes Atlantic 10 Conference Game

Tennessee TechGolden Eagles

January 1 at Charleston, Ill.

Location: Cookeville, TennesseeYear Founded: 1915Enrollment: 11,118Nickname: Golden EaglesColors: Purple and GoldArena (Capacity): Eblen Center (9,280)Conference: Ohio Valley

Head Coach: Jim DavisAlma Mater: Tennessee Wesleyan 1970School Record (years): 31-30 (2)Career Record (years): 532-270 (27)Assistants: Laquanda Dawkins, Allison Clark, and Bart Walker

2013-14 Record: 12-18Conference Record/Finish: 9-7 (3rd East) Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 7/4Starters Returning/Lost: 3/2

Series Record: TTU leads 24-14Last Meeting: @TTU 64, EIU 54 - Jan. 13, 2014

Media Contact: Jocelyn VerVeldeEmail: [email protected]: 931-372-6139Website: www.ttusports.comTwitter: @TTUGoldenEagles

Schedule:Nov. 14 - @FIUNov. 18 - @Wake ForestNov. 22 - @ValparaisoNov. 25 - @MercerNov. 29 - GeorgiaDec. 3 - @Southern MississippiDec. 6 - @ClemsonDec. 13 - @Georgia StateDec. 16 - South AlabamaDec. 18 - @LipscombDec. 20 - vs. North Carolina A&TDec. 21 - vs. Morgan StateDec. 28 - Middle TennesseeJAN. 1 - @EASTERN ILLINOIS* Jan. 3 - @SIU Edwardsville*Jan. 8 - Murray State* Jan. 10 - Austin Peay* Jan. 15 - UT Martin* Jan. 17 - @Southeast Missouri* Jan. 21 - @Tennessee State*Jan. 24 - Eastern Kentucky* Jan. 28 - Morehead State*Jan. 31 - @Belmont* Feb. 7 - Jacksonville State* Feb. 12 - Tennessee State*Feb. 14 - @Jacksonville State* Feb. 18 - @Morehead State*Feb. 21 - Belmont* Feb. 28 - @Eastern Kentucky** Denotes Conference Game

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Jacksonville StateGamecocks

Jan. 3 at Charleston, Ill.

Location: Jacksonville, AlabamaYear Founded: 1883Enrollment: 9,504Nickname: GamecocksColors: Red and WhiteArena (Capacity): Pete Matthews Coliseum (5,500)Conference: Ohio Valley

Head Coach: Rick PietriAlma Mater: South Alabama, 1987School Record (years): 14-18 (1)Career Record (years): 234-185 (14)Assistants: Altheria Warmley, Eric Wise, and Ali Heller

2013-14 Record: 14-18Conference Record/Finish: 8-8 (5th - East) Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 9/2Starters Returning/Lost: 5/0

Series Record: EIU leads 11-6Last Meeting: @JSU 61, EIU 46 - Jan. 11, 2014

Media Contact: Tony SchmidtEmail: [email protected]: 256-782-5279Website: www.JSUGamecockSports.comTwitter: @JSUGamecocks

Schedule:Nov. 14 - @Texas TechNov. 18 - @AlabamaNov. 22 - New OrleansNov. 25 - WoffordNov. 29 - @Central ArkansasDec. 2 - Georgia Southern Dec. 5 - Jackson StateDec. 13 - @Kennesaw StateDec. 16 - @South Carolina StateDec. 19 - vs. Charleston SouthernDec. 20 - vs. East Tennessee StateDec. 29 - MercerJan. 1 - @SIU Edwardsville*JAN. 3 - @EASTERN ILLINOIS*Jan. 8 - Austin Peay*Jan. 10 - Murray State*Jan. 14 - Southeast Missouri*Jan. 17 - @UT Martin*Jan. 21 - @Belmont*Jan. 24 - Morehead State*Jan. 28 - Eastern Kentucky*Jan. 31 - @Tennessee State*Feb. 7 - @Tennessee Tech*Feb. 11 - Belmont*Feb. 14 - Tennessee Tech*Feb. 18 - @Eastern Kentucky*Feb. 21 - Tennessee State*Feb. 28 - @Morehead State** Denotes Conference Game

Tennessee StateLady Tigers

Jan. 7 at Nashville, Tenn.

Location: Nashville, TennesseeYear Founded: 1912Enrollment: 9,165Nickname: Lady TigersColors: Reflex Blue and WhiteArena (Capacity): Gentry Center (10,600)Conference: Ohio Valley

Head Coach: Larry Joe InmanAlma Mater: Austin Peay 1970School Record (years): 25-33 (2)Career Record (years): 505-350 (30)Assistants: Joe Bonham, Chelsia Lymon, and Le’coe Willingham

2013-14 Record: 12-18Conference Record/Finish: 9-7 (T3rd - East) Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 10/3Starters Returning/Lost: 4/1

Series Record: EIU leads 27-10Last Meeting: @EIU 80, TSU 70 - Dec. 28, 2013

Media Contact: Zekeya A. HarrisonEmail: [email protected]: 615-963-1867Website: www.tsutigers.comTwitter: @TSU_Tigers

Schedule:Nov. 14 - @North Carolina StateNov. 17 - Kennesaw StateNov. 22 - @LipscombNov. 24 - TennesseeNov. 29 - Norfolk StateNov. 30 - Youngstown StateDec. 6 - North FloridaDec. 15 - @Texas A&M Corpus ChristiDec. 18 - JacksonvilleDec. 20 - TroyDec. 28 - @KentuckyJan. 3 - Southeast Missouri* JAN. 7 - EASTERN ILLINOIS* Jan. 10 - @SIU Edwardsville*Jan. 15 - @Murray State*Jan. 17 - @Austin Peay*Jan. 21 - Tennessee Tech*Jan. 24 - Belmont* Jan. 28 - UT Martin*Jan. 31 - Jacksonville State* Feb. 5 - @Eastern Kentucky*Feb. 7 - @Morehead State*Feb. 12 - @Tennessee Tech*Feb. 14 - Eastern Kentucky* Feb. 21 - @Jacksonville State*Feb. 25 - Morehead State*Feb. 2 8- @Belmont**Denotes Conference Game

BelmontBruins

Jan. 10 at Charleston, Ill.

Location: Nashville, TennesseeYear Founded: 1890Enrollment: 7,301Nickname: BruinsColors: Navy, Red and WhiteArena (Capacity): Curb Event Center (5,000)Conference: Ohio Valley

Head Coach: Cameron NewbauerAlma Mater: IPFW, 2001School Record (years): 14-18 (1)Career Record (years): SameAssistants: Carley Kuhns, Jon Bollier, and L’Tona Lamonte

2013-14 Record: 14-18Conference Record/Finish: 10-6 (1st East)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 13/1Starters Returning/Lost: 5/0

Series Record: EIU leads 3-2Last Meeting: EIU 54, @BEL 48 - Feb. 22, 2014

Media Contact: Kenisha Rhone Email: [email protected]: 615-460-5990Website: www.belmontbruins.comTwitter: @BelmontWBB

Schedule:Nov.14 - @Vanderbilt Nov.16 - North AlabamaNov.20 - @LouisvilleNov.25 - @Kent StateNov.28 - AkronNov.29 - Sienna/DenverDec.2 - LipscombDec.11 - ChattanoogaDec.14 - @KentuckyDec.16 - @Cleveland StateDec.19 - @MercerDec.22 - @GeorgiaDec.29 - Western KentuckyJan.1 - Southeast Missouri*Jan.3 - UT Martin*Jan.7 - SIU Edwardsville*JAN.10 - EASTERN ILLINOIS*Jan.15 - @Austin Peay*Jan.17 - @Murray State*Jan.21 - Jacksonville State*Jan.24 - @Tennessee State*Jan.31 - Tennessee Tech*Feb.4 - @Morehead State*Feb.7 - @Eastern Kentucky*Feb.11 - @Jacksonville State*Feb.14 - Morehead State*Feb.21 - @Tennessee Tech*Feb.25 - Eastern Kentucky*Feb.28 - Tennessee State**Denotes Conference Game

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Eastern KentuckyColonels

Jan. 15 at Richmond, Ky.

Location: Richmond, KentuckyYear Founded: 1906Enrollment: 16,515Nickname: ColonelsColors: Maroon and WhiteArena (Capacity): McBrayer Arena (6,500)Conference: Ohio Valley

Head Coach: Chrissy RobertsAlma Mater: Eastern Kentucky 1998School Record (years): 73-99 (6)Career Record (years): SameAssistants: Kent Miller, Colette Cole and Teresa McNair

2013-14 Record: 17-13Conference Record/Finish: 9-7 (T3rd East) Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 12/3Starters Returning/Lost: 3/2

Series Record: EKU leads 17-16Last Meeting: @ EIU 75, EKU 71 - Jan. 7, 2014 @ OVC Tourney; EKU 75, EIU 52 - March 5, 2014

Media Contact: Steve FohlEmail: [email protected]: 859-622-1253Website: www.EKUSports.comTwitter: @EKUSports

Schedule:Nov. 15 - @West VirginiaNov. 28 - vs. Western Carolina Nov. 29 - vs. FloridaDec. 2 - Ashbury UniversityDec. 6 - Marshall Dec. 13 - @East Tennessee StateDec. 17 - Alabama A&MDec. 21 - RichmondJan. 3 - Austin Peay* Jan. 8 - @UT Martin*Jan. 10 - @Southeast Missouri*JAN.15 - EASTERN ILLINOIS*Jan. 17 - SIU Edwardsville*Jan. 22 - @Murray State*Jan. 24 - @Tennessee Tech*Jan. 28 - @Jacksonville State*Jan. 31 - @Morehead State*Feb. 5 - Tennessee State*Feb. 7 - Belmont*Feb. 14 - @Tennessee State*Feb. 18 - Jacksonville State*Feb. 21 - Morehead State*Feb. 25 - @Belmont*Feb. 28 - Tennessee Tech** Denotes Conference Game

Morehead StateEagles

Jan. 17 at Morehead, Ky.

Location: Morehead, KentuckyYear Founded: 1887Enrollment: 11,358Nickname: EaglesColors: Blue and GoldArena (Capacity): Johnson Arena (6,500)Conference: Ohio Valley Conference

Head Coach: Greg Todd Alma Mater: Eastern Kentucky 1983School Record (years): 1st yearCareer Record (years):157-64 (8)Assistants: Jim Brown, Brittany Parker, and Lazar Milinkovic

2013-14 Record: 12-17Conference Record/Finish: 6-10 (6th East)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 6/8Starters Returning/Lost: 2/3

Series Record: EIU leads 17-16Last Meeting: MORE 75, @EIU 64 - Jan. 4, 2014

Media Contact: Tyler ItuenEmail: [email protected]: 606-783-2500Website: www.MSUEagles.comTwitter: @MSUAthletics

Schedule:Nov. 14 - @Norfolk StateNov. 16 - @George MasonNov. 19 - @KentuckyNov. 21 - @IndianaNov. 24 - Brescia (Ky.)Nov. 29 - LipscombDec. 3 - @OhioDec. 5 - @AkronDec. 7 - Georgia StateDec. 15 - East Tennessee StateDec. 17 - @USC UpstateDec. 21 - Cleveland StateDec. 30 - Southern IllinoisJan. 3 - Murray State*Jan. 8 - @Southeast Missouri*Jan. 10 - @UT Martin*Jan. 15 - SIU Edwardsville*JAN. 17 - EASTERN ILLINOIS*Jan. 19 - @Austin Peay*Jan. 24 - @Jacksonville State*Jan. 26 - @Tennessee Tech*Jan. 31 - Eastern Kentucky*Feb. 4 - Belmont*Feb. 7 - Tennessee State*Feb. 14 - @Belmont*Feb. 18 - Tennessee Tech*Feb. 21 - @Eastern Kentucky*Feb. 25 - @Tennessee State*Feb. 28 - Jacksonville State* Denotes Conference Game

UT MartinSkyhawks

Jan. 21 at Martin, Tenn.Feb. 25 at Charleston, Ill.

Location: Martin, TennesseeYear Founded: 1900Enrollment: 7,423Nickname: SkyhawksColors: Navy Blue and OrangeArena (Capacity): Elam Center (5,000)Conference: Ohio Valley

Head Coach: Kevin McMillanAlma Mater: Rhodes, 1989School Record (years): 98-62 (6)Career Record (years): SameAssistants: David Russell, Davis Hart and Alecia Weatherly

2013-14 Record: 24-8Conference Record/Finish: 15-1 (1st West)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 6/8Starters Returning/Lost: 3/2

Series Record: UTM leads 24-17Last Meeting: @ UTM 103, EIU 84 - Jan. 27, 2014 UTM 93, @ EIU 69 - Feb. 27, 2014

Media Contact: Alex BoggisEmail: [email protected]: 731-881-7694Website: www.UTMSports.comTwitter: @UTMSports

Schedule:Nov.14 - Southern IllinoisNov.16 - @LouisvilleNov.19 - CincinnatiNov.21 - DaytonNov.22 - Iowa/PepperdineNov.26 - @SamfordNov.29 - EvansvilleDec.4 - @AlabamaDec.7 - @Illinois StateDec.13 - Chattanooga Dec.15 - @Miami (Ohio)Dec.22 - @MissouriDec.29 - @ArizonaJan.3 - @Belmont*Jan.8 - Eastern Kentucky*Jan.10 - Morehead State*Jan.15 - @Tennessee Tech*Jan.17 - Jacksonville State*JAN.21 - EASTERN ILLINOIS*Jan.24 - Southeast Missouri*Jan.28 - @Tennessee State*Jan.31 - @Murray State*Feb.4 - @Austin Peay*Feb.7 - SIU Edwardsville*Feb.11 - @Southeast Missouri*Feb.14 - Austin Peay*Feb.21 - @SIU Edwardsville*FEB.25 - @EASTERN ILLINOIS*Feb.28 - Murray State**Denotes Conference Game

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Austin PeayLady Govs

Jan. 24 at Charleston, Ill.Feb. 12 at Clarksville, Tenn.

Location: Clarksville, TennesseeYear Founded: 1927Enrollment: 10,597Nickname: Lady GovsColors: Red and WhiteArena (Capacity): Dunn Center (7,257)Conference: Ohio Valley

Head Coach: Carrie DanielsAlma Mater: Austin Peay, 1996School Record (years): 88-157 (8)Career Record (years): SameAssistants: Brooke Armistead, Jerome Jackson, and Seth Ralston

2013-14 Record: 9-20Conference Record/Finish: 6-10 (4th West) Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 10/3Starters Returning/Lost: 4/1

Series Record: APSU leads 22-17Last Meeting: APSU 64, @EIU 56 - Jan. 18, 2014 EIU 65, @APSU 63 - Feb. 17, 2014

Media Contact: Cody BushEmail: [email protected]: 931-221-7561Website: www.letsgopeay.comTwitter: @letsgopeay

Schedule:Nov.14 - Wright StateNov.16 - @EvansvilleNov.22 - Grand CanyonNov.24 - @ChattanoogaNov.28 - @Southern MissNov.29 - North Carolina A&T/ Oral RobertsDec.2 - @Memphis Dec.6 - BresciaDec.13 - Southern IllinoisDec.16 - Western KentuckyDec.19 - Saint LouisDec.20 - Montana/Utah ValleyDec.30 - @Central ArkansasJan.3 - @Eastern Kentucky *Jan.8 - @Jacksonville State*Jan.10 -@Tennessee Tech*Jan.15 - Belmont*Jan.17 - Tennessee State*Jan.19 - Morehead State*JAN.24 - @EASTERN ILLINOIS*Jan.28 - @SIU Edwardsville*Jan.31 - Southeast Missouri*Feb.4 - UT Martin*Feb.7 - Murray State*FEB.12 - EASTERN ILLINOIS*Feb.14 - @UT Martin*Feb.19 SIU Edwardsville*Feb.21 - @Murray State*Feb.28 - @Southeast Missouri** Denotes Conference Game

Murray StateRacers

Jan. 28 at Charleston, Ill.Feb. 18 at Murray, Ky.

Location: Murray, KentuckyYear Founded: 1922Enrollment: 10,943Nickname: RacersColors: Navy and GoldArena (Capacity): CFSB Center (8,500)Conference: Ohio Valley

Head Coach: Rob Cross Alma Mater: Murray State, 1991School Record (years): 74-78 (6)Career Record (years): SameAssistants: Tony Cross, Daphne Mitchell, and Benita Buggs

2013-14 Record: 11-17Conference Record/Finish: 4-12 (6th - West)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 5/10Starters Returning/Lost: 1/4

Series Record: MUR leads 25-17Last Meeting: @ MUR 83, EIU 74 - Feb. 15, 2014 @ EIU 80, MUR 74 - Jan. 20, 2014

Media Contact: Parker GriffithEmail: [email protected]: 270-809-3351Website: www.goracers.comTwitter: @MSURacers

Schedule:Nov.14 - OhioNov.16 - Alabama A&MNov.18 - BlackburnNov.20 - @Wright StateNov.25 - LipscombNov.29 - @Ball StateNov.30 - Duquesne/Jackson StateDec.3 - EvansvilleDec.6 - @Kennesaw StateDec.16 - @Southern Illinois Dec.20 - @JacksonvilleDec.22 - @IllinoisDec.30 - BresciaJan.3 - @Morehead State*Jan.8 - @Tennessee Tech*Jan.10 - @Jacksonville State*Jan.15 - Tennessee State*Jan.17 - Belmont*Jan.22 - Eastern Kentucky*Jan.24 - @SIU Edwardsville*JAN.28 - @EASTERN ILLINOIS*Jan.31 - UT Martin*Feb.5 - Southeast Missouri*Feb.7 - @Austin Peay*Feb.12 - SIU Edwardsville*Feb.14 - Southeast Missouri*FEB.18 - EASTERN ILLINOIS*Feb.21 - Austin Peay*Feb28 - @UT Martin* Denotes Conference Game

SIU EdwardsvilleCougars

Jan. 31 at Charleston, Ill.Feb. 28 at Edwardsville, Ill.

Location: Edwardsville, IllinoisYear Founded: 1957Enrollment: 13,850Nickname: CougarsColors: Red and WhiteArena (Capacity): Vadalabene Center (4,000)Conference: Ohio Valley

Head Coach: Paula Buscher Alma Mater: Missouri State, 1986School Record (years): 27-34 (2)Career Record (years): 237-260 (16)Assistants: Todd Schultze, Kari Kerkhoff, and Jordann Plummer

2013-14 Record: 11-19Conference Record/Finish: 7-9 (2nd West)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 8/5Starters Returning/Lost: 3/2

Series Record: EIU leads 19-4Last Meeting: @EIU 71, SIUE 61 - Feb. 1, 2014 @SIUE 67, EIU 58 - March 1, 2014

Media Contact: Eric HessEmail: [email protected]: 618-650-2871Website: www.siuecougars.comTwitter: @SIUECougarsWB

Schedule:Nov.14 - @Kansas StateNov.17 - @Saint Louis Nov.20 - Drake Nov.23 - Air ForceNov.25 - @IUPUI Dec.3 - @UICDec.6 - @Missouri StateDec.14 - @Omaha Dec.17 - @Northern IllinoisDec. 20 - ValparaisoDec. 22 - @UMKCDec. 28 - vs. ChattanoogaDec. 29 - @UTSAJan. 1 - Jacksonville State*Jan. 3 - Tennessee Tech*Jan. 6 - @Belmont*Jan. 10 - Tennessee State*Jan. 15 - @Morehead State*Jan. 17 - @Eastern Kentucky*Jan. 20 - @Southeast Missouri*Jan. 24 - Murray State*Jan. 28 - Austin Peay*JAN. 31 - @EASTERN ILLINOIS*Feb. 7 - @UT Martin*Feb. 12 - @Murray State*Feb. 18 - @Austin Peay*Feb. 21 - UT Martin*Feb. 25 - Southeast Missouri*FEB. 28 - EASTERN ILLINOIS** Denotes Conference Game

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Southeast MissouriRedhawks

Feb. 7 at Cape Girardeau, Mo.Feb. 21 at Charleston, Ill.

Location: Cape Girardeau, MissouriYear Founded: 1873Enrollment: 11,917Nickname: RedhawksColors: Red and BlackArena (Capacity): Show Me Center (7,000)Conference: Ohio Valley

Head Coach: Ty MargenthalerAlma Mater: SIU Edwardsville, 1997School Record (years): 28-59 (4)Career Record (years): SameAssistants: Heather Ezell, Cameron Tucker, and Lavesa Glover

2013-14 Record: 10-19Conference Record/Finish: 6-10 (4th West) Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 6/4Starters Returning/Lost: 3/3

Series Record: SEMO leads 23-16Last Meeting: @EIU 53, SEMO 48 - Feb. 8, 2014 @SEMO 66, EIU 49 - Jan. 25, 2014

Media Contact: Tyler KoonceEmail: [email protected]: 573-651-2937Website: www.gosoutheast.comTwitter: @gosoutheast

Schedule:Nov.14 - Alabama A&MNov.17 - @MissouriNov.21 - Saint LouisNov.25 - @MississippiNov.28 - @Southern IllinoisNov.30 - @BradleyDec.3 - Western IllinoisDec.6 - @Central ArkansasDec.10 - @Kansas CityDec.13 - DetroitDec.14 - IdahoDec.21 - Illinois-SpringfieldDec.30 - William WoodsJan.1 - @Belmont*Jan.3 - @Tennessee State*Jan.8 - Morehead State*Jan.10 - Eastern Kentucky*Jan.14 - @Jacksonville State*Jan.17 - Tennessee Tech*Jan.20 - SIU Edwardsville*Jan.24 - @UT Martin*Jan.31 - @Austin Peay*Feb.5 - @Murray State*FEB.7 - EASTERN ILLINOIS*Feb.11 - UT Martin*Feb.14 - Murray State*FEB.21 - @EASTERN ILLINOIS*Feb.25 - @SIU Edwardsville*Feb.28 - Austin Peay** Denotes Conference Game

2014-15 OVC Women’s Basketball Predicted Order of Finish (Selected by OVC Head Basketball Coaches and Sports Information Directors)

Preseason OVC Player of the Year: Jordyn Luffman, Belmont

NAME, SCHOOL POS. HT. CL. HOMETOWN KEY STATS FROM 2013-14Jordyn Luffman, Belmont* G/F 6-1 Sr. Lawrenceburg, Tenn. 14.3 ppg, 7.2 rpgSabina Oroszova, Eastern Illinois# F 6-2 Sr. Bratislava, Slovakia 16.9 ppg, 10.6 rpgCandace Morton, Jacksonville State# G 5-8 Sr. Lexington, Ky. 16.6 ppg, 6.1 rpgAlmesha Jones, Morehead State# G 5-6 Sr. Cincinnati, Ohio 14.7 ppg, 6.0 apgChelsea Hudson, Tennessee State# F 6-0 RSr. Midland, Texas 15.9 ppg, 8.4 rpgAshia Jones, UT Martin #% F 6-1 So. Covington, Tenn. 13.1 ppg, 58.5 FG%Destany McLin, Jacksonville State G 5-9 Jr. Athens, Ala. 13.8 ppg, 81.5 FT%Tiasha Gray, Austin Peay G 5-8 Jr. Clarksville, Tenn. 15.1 ppg, 2.2 spgKeiona Kirby, Murray State G 5-9 Sr. Jackson, Tenn. 18.3 ppg, 4.9 rpgTierny Austin, SIUE G 5-9 Sr. Rockford, Ill. 13.2 ppg, 6.9 rpg

* - 1st team All-OVC in 2013-14 # - 2nd team All-OVC in 2013-14 % - OVC All-Newcomer team in 2013-14

Order of Finish Points 1. Belmont (14 fi rst-place votes) 224 2. UT Martin (Three fi rst-place votes) 203 3. Jacksonville State (Two fi rst-place votes) 189 4. Tennessee Tech 169 5. SIUE 152 6. Tennessee State (Two fi rst-place votes) 144 7. Eastern Kentucky (Three fi rst-place votes) 138 8. Eastern Illinois 92 9. Murray State 8310. Southeast Missouri 7311. Austin Peay 7112. Morehead State 40

(*Schools were not allowed to rank their own team. 11 points awarded for a fi rst-place vote, 10 for second, etc.)

2014-15 Preseason All-Ohio Valley Conference Women’s Basketball Team (Selected by OVC Head Basketball Coaches and Sports Information Directors)

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Now in its 67th year, the Ohio Valley Conference continues to build on the success that has made it the nation's eighth-oldest NCAA Division I conference. In May 2011 the Conference expanded for the second time in four years, adding Belmont University which begins competition in the 2012-13 academic year. The addition of Belmont gives the OVC 12 members, the most the league has had at one time in its illustrious history. The move added a second team in the city of Nashville and was the first addition to the league since Southern Illinois University Edwardsville joined in 2008. The 2009-10 school year saw a change in leadership as Beth DeBauche was named the seventh full-time Commissioner in league history on July 28, 2009. The last three commissioners of the OVC have moved onto jobs as the commissioner of the Big Ten, Big 12 and the Mid-American Conferences. The OVC’s proud past dates back to 1948, but seeds for the new league were actually planted in 1941. It was then that Roy Stewart, the athletics director at Murray State, Charles (Turkey) Hughes, the athletics director at Eastern Kentucky, and Kelly Thompson, the public relations director at Western Kentucky, first broached the idea of forming a new conference. Discussions were put on hold by World War II, but reemerged Feb. 27-28, 1948 at the Kentucky Hotel in Louisville as the three original institutions combined with Morehead State, Louisville and Evansville to form the OVC. In the 1950’s, the OVC became a pioneer on a much more significant scale socially. During times of racial segregation, league member Morehead State became one of the first non-traditionally black mid-southern institutions to accept a black student. In 1958, Marshall Banks earned athletically-related aid at Morehead, which signed a second black athlete, Howard Murphy, a year later. In 1961, Murphy earned all-conference recognition as a halfback in football. With racial barriers broken, the rest of the institutions in the league began to provide educational and athletic opportunities to African-Americans. After Title IX legislation passed in 1972, women’s athletics began a rebirth on the national scene as the NCAA began sponsoring and marketing women’s sports. Recognizing the need to provide increased opportunities for female athletes, the OVC began formulating plans for women’s athletics in 1975 and established women’s championships in the sports of basketball, tennis and track in 1977, with cross country and volleyball added over the next four years. Those sports were initially governed by the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW), but the overall strength of women’s programs in the league was demonstrated by the automatic bids the OVC instantly received when the NCAA became the governing body in 1982. The conference added women’s golf and softball in 1994 and women’s soccer in 1998. Women’s basketball in the OVC has been dominated by Tennessee Tech, which has won or shared 18 regular-season titles and owns nine OVC Tournament crowns. In fact, the Golden Eagles have reached the championship game of the OVC Tournament 22 times in the past 32 years. Although Tennessee Tech remains the standard-bearer, five other teams have won 14 of the last 21 OVC Tournaments. UT Martin became the latest program to add its name to the list, capturing its first OVC Tournament title in 2011 and also winning championships in 2012, 2013 and 2014. The Skyhawks became just the fourth team in OVC history (and first since Austin Peay from 2000-03) to win four-straight tournament titles. Several coaches have made their mark in the history of OVC women’s basketball. Former Tennessee Tech coach Marynell Meadors posted an amazing 363-139 (72.3%) record at Tech, becoming the first woman in NCAA or AIAW history to win 300 games at the same institution, while former Tennessee State skipper Teresa Phillips earned National Coach of the Year honors from USA Today in 1990 for turning around the Lady Tigers’ program before going on to lead TSU to the NCAA Tournament in 1994 and 1995. Tennessee Tech coach Bill Worrell capped a stellar 20-year career in 2005-06 and was inducted into the OVC Hall of Fame in 2007; he compiled a 408-190 record while leading the Golden Eagles to an unprecedented 16 OVC regular-season titles and eight NCAA Tournament appearances, including five straight from 1989-93. Larry Joe Inman, who retired at the conclusion of the 2007-08 season and was inducted into the OVC Hall of Fame in 2009, won more than 100 games at both Middle Tennessee and Eastern Kentucky, and earned OVC Coach of the Year honors a record eight times - five times at EKU and three at MTSU. In 2012-13 Inman came out of retirement to take the Tennessee State job. Many great players have graced the hardwood over the years, including former OVC Players of the Year Brooke Armistead and Gerlonda Hardin from Austin Peay, Pam Chambers, Jerilynn Harper, Cheryl Taylor, Angela Moorehead, Roschelle Vaughn, Diane Seng, Janet Holt and Emily Christian from Tennessee Tech; Morehead State’s Donna Murphy, Priscilla Blackford and Chynna Bozeman; Eastern Kentucky’s Kim Mays; Southeast Missouri’s Gray C. Harris; Murray State’s Ashley Hayes; and UT Martin’s Heather Butler and Jasmine Newsome.

Morehead State center Brittany Pittman set new school, league and NCAA standards for blocked shots in 2008-09. Pittman swatted 164 shots during the season, setting a new NCAA single-season record (which has since been broken). During the campaign, only her second with the Eagles, she also set career block records for both Morehead State and the OVC (287). In 2012-13 the UT Martin duo of Jasmine Newsome and Heather Butler finished fifth and sixth nationally among NCAA scoring leaders. Newsome, the 2012 and 2013 OVC Player of the Year, averaged 22.6 points per game on the way to All-American honors while Butler averaged 22.4 points per contest. Butler set a NCAA record during the season by connecting on a 3-pointer in her 80th-straight game. In 2013-14 Butler and Newsome capped their brilliant careers by ranking first and second in scoring in OVC history. Butler, the 2013-14 OVC Female Athlete of the Year, finished her career with 2,865 points, which ranked first in OVC and 16th in NCAA history. She also finished her career with 392 career 3-pointers (tied for the most in NCAA history) and scored in double figures in all 129 career games which ranks fifth in NCAA history. Following the season Butler was signed by the WNBA’s San Antonio Stars where she became the first OVC player to make an active WNBA roster. Newsome capped her career with 2,566 points, second only to Butler in OVC history. The league also had another historical moment in November 2008 when the NCAA

awarded Nashville the 2014 NCAA Women’s Division I Final Four. The OVC served as the host of the prestigious event, which is one of the biggest sporting events the city of Nashville can host. The event was held April 6 & 8 at Bridgestone Arena in downtown Nashville and was played in front of sold-out crowds for both the semifinals and championship as UConn topped Notre Dame in a battle of undefeated teams to win its ninth national title. The vision of leadership demonstrated by the Founding Fathers in 1948 remains alive today as the Ohio Valley Conference prepares for the future. One example is in regard to the current trend in collegiate athletics administration for increased involvement of university presidents in setting policies and making rules. The presidents of OVC institutions, however, have always governed the Conference, long before presidential governance became a national theme. The Ohio Valley Conference sponsors the following sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, tennis and track for men, and basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and volleyball for women. In addition, the OVC also sponsors the combined men’s and women’s sport of rifle. Over its 66 years, OVC teams have garnered national championships and bowl games in football, along with national team or individual titles in the sports of rifle, cross country, track and golf.

Now in its seventh decade of competition, the Ohio Valley Conference has grown significantly from its humble beginnings while increasing the number of athletics opportunities it provides for students. The leagues membership includes charter members Eastern Kentucky University, Morehead State University and Murray State University, along with Austin Peay State University Blemont University, Eastern Illinois University, Jacksonville State University, Southeast Missouri State University, Sotuhern Illinois University Edwardsville, Tennessee State University, Tennessee Technological University and the University of Tennessee at Martin.

OVC Administrative StaffBeth DeBauche -Commissioner Brad Walker - Associate Commissioner for Operations/Chief Operating Officer Jennifer Gibbs- Assistant Commissioner for Championships/SWA Brian Pulley - Assistant Commissioner for External Affairs Stephanie Castera - Assistant Commissioner for Institutional Services Bryce Robinson - Director of Compliance & Digital Media Jon Kuka - OVC IMG Sports Marketing Jenny Kulchar - Administrative Assistant

Media RelationsKyle Schwartz ([email protected]) - Assistant Commissioner for Media RelationsHeather Brown ([email protected]) - Director of Media Relations

THE OHIO VALLEYCONFERENCE

215 Centerview Drive, Suite 115Brentwood, TN 37027

(615) 371-1698 (phone)(615) 371-1788 (fax)

www.ovcsports.com

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Day Date OppOnent LOcatiOn time

Sun. Nov. 15 KANSAS CITY LANTZ ARENA 2 pmTues. Nov. 18 at IUPUI Indianapolis, Ind. 6 pmFri. Nov. 21 # vs. Florida State Denton, Texas 5 pmSun. Nov. 23 # at North Texas Denton, Texas 2 pmWed. Nov. 26 NORTHERN ILLINOIS LANTZ ARENA 12 pmSat. Nov. 29 at Loyola-Chicago Chicago, Ill. 2 pm

Fri. Dec. 5 NEBRASKA-OMAHA LANTZ ARENA 6 pmWed. Dec. 10 at Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wis. 12 pmFri. Dec. 12 at Western Illinois Macomb, Ill. 7 pmSun. Dec. 14 ILLINOIS-CHICAGO LANTZ ARENA 2 pmSat. Dec. 20 + vs. Northwestern Tempe, Ariz. 4:30 pmSun. Dec. 21 + vs. Arizona State or Lehigh Tempe, Ariz. 1 pm or 3:30 pmSun. Dec. 28 SAINT LOUIS LANTZ ARENA 2 pm

Thur. Jan. 1 • TENNESSEE TECH LANTZ ARENA 1 pmSat. Jan. 3 • JACKSONVILLE STATE LANTZ ARENA 1 pmWed. Jan. 7 • at Tennessee State Nashville, Tenn. 5:30 pmSat. Jan. 10 • BELMONT LANTZ ARENA 1 pmThur. Jan. 15 • at Eastern Kentucky Richmond, Ky. 4:30 pmSat. Jan. 17 • at Morehead State Morehead, Ky. 3:15 pmWed. Jan. 21 • at UT Martin Martin, Tenn. 6:30 pmSat. Jan. 24 • AUSTIN PEAY LANTZ ARENA 1 pmWed. Jan. 28 • MURRAY STATE LANTZ ARENA 6 pmSat. Jan. 31 • SIU EDWARDSVILLE LANTZ ARENA 1 pm

Sat. Feb. 7 • at Southeast Missouri Cape Girardeau, Mo. 3:30 pmThur. Feb. 12 • at Austin Peay Clarksville, Tenn. 7:30 pmWed. Feb. 18 • at Murray State Murray, Ky. 7 pmSat. Feb. 21 • SOUTHEAST MISSOURI LANTZ ARENA 1 pmWed. Feb. 25 • UT MARTIN LANTZ ARENA 6 pmSat. Feb. 28 • at SIU Edwardsville Edwardsville, Ill. 2 pm

Wed.-Sat. March 4-7 OVC Tournament @ Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn.

• Ohio Valley Conference Contests# North Texas Hospitality Hill Tournament+ Arizona State Wells Fargo Holiday Tournament