2009-10 Butler Women's Basketball Media Guide (Part 3) by Josh Rattray

2008-09 Review 20 Wins And A Postseason Berth The Butler women’s basketball team continued its reign as one of the premier programs in the Horizon League in 2008-09. The Bulldogs notched their second straight 20-win campaign, tied the school record for most conference wins in a season, posted their highest finish in the league standings in over a decade and advanced to post season play for the first time since 1998. The season featured some huge victories, some dominant individual performances and several milestones along the way. Welcome To The Postseason: The 2008-09 Bulldogs’ appearance in the WNIT was the program’s first trip to post-season play since the 1997-98 campaign. Butler defeated host Duquesne in the first round on a last-second shot, 59-58, before falling to Marquette. Long Time Coming: Butler’s win over Duquesne in the first round of the WNIT marked the program’s first post-season victory since the Bulldogs claimed a 95-90 win at Bowling Green in the 1998 WNIT First Round.

Quite A Year: Melanie Thornton put together a year to remember. Her 308 points, 227 rebounds and 71 steals in 32 games during the year well surpassed her career totals in her 55 games combined as a freshman and sophomore (176, 141, 21). Her 7.1 rebounds per game were tops on the team, while her 9.6 points per contest were the fourth most. Century Mark: The Bulldogs’ win over UIC on Feb. 12 gave head coach Beth Couture her 100th victory at Butler. Her 105 wins are the thirdmost in school history, ranking behind only Linda Mason (124) and June Olkowski (114). The Best Offense: ...is a great defense. Butler’s defense was crucial to the team’s success in 2008-09. The Bulldogs ranked second in the Horizon League and 35th in the NCAA in scoring defense (56.2 ppg) as well as second in the conference in opponent field goal percentage (38.7 percent). Defensive Longevity: The Bulldog defense might have been one of the best in the Horizon League, but for an eight-game stretch at the start of league play, it was one of the best in school history. From Dec. 29 to Jan. 23, Butler held eight consecutive opponents to 50 or fewer points, the longest such streak in school history. Opponents averaged just 45.3 points during the run. The 1978-79 team held the previous mark of seven-straight of allowing 50 or fewer.

20/20 Vision: The Bulldogs’ win over Duquesne in the first round of the WNIT was the team’s 20th win of the season and gave the program back-to-back 20 win seasons for the first time since Butler scored 21 victories in both 1994-95 and 1995-96. Record Year: Butler’s 14-4 Horizon League record in 2008-09 was the program’s best conference mark since 1997-98. The 14 wins, meanwhile, were tied for the most in school history with the 1992-93 squad, which went 14-2 under head coach Paulette Stein. Four Seniors Close Out Careers: The Bulldogs bid adieu to four incredible senior members – Lade Akande, Candyce Brown, Candace Jones and Tara Miller – who, in 440 games played, combined for 3,040 points, 1,495 rebounds and 755 assists in 9,794 minutes of playing time. Akande Caps Historic Tenure: Center Lade Akande concluded her impressive four-year career with the Bulldogs in 2008-09, but her name will be found in just about every statistical category in the Butler record book. The Robinson, Ill., native is listed in the top 10 in 12 statistics, including second in points scored with 1,705. Additionally, she ranks third in both field goals made (1,390) and blocked shots (140), fourth in scoring average (14.2 points per game), fifth in both free throws made (299) and rebounds (757) and sixth in minutes played (3,213). As a junior in 2007-08, she became the first non-senior to record 1,000 career points since Jennifer Marlow in 1997-98 and is only the second player in school history to boast over 1,500 points, Lade Akande finished her career at Butler in the top 10 in 12 different categories. Her 1,705 points is second in 700 rebounds and 100 blocked shots in her career. 1,000 On The Radar: With 994 career points, forward Susan Lester needs just six points to become the 20th player in school history with 1,000 in her career.

school history.

...But That’s Not All: Susan Lester’s career scoring total is not the only statistic that will have her listed among the best in program history. She closed out her junior campaign already ranked in the top-10 with 118 3pointers made (sixth), 338 3-pointers attempted (sixth) and 609 rebounds (10th). Block Party: Melanie Thornton capped her junior year with 76 career blocks, the sixth most in school history.

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Defensive Recognition: After concluding a break-out regular season in which she ranked in among the best in the Horizon League in steals, blocks and defensive rebounds, forward Melanie Thornton was named to the conference’s All-Defensive Team. The Carmel, Ind., native wrapped up a 2008-09 campaign in which she ranked second in the league with 5.2 defensive rebounds per game and with 1.4 blocked shots per contest and seventh with 2.2 steals per game. Her 7.1 rebounds, 71 steals and 44 blocks led the squad, while her 9.6 points were the fourth-most.

Bowen To No One: Brittany Bowen put together quite a run on offense in the final 24 games of the season, averaging a team-high 12.9 points per contest on 48.1 percent shooting from the field (103-for-214), 44.9 percent from 3-point range (44-for-98) and 86.8 percent from the free throw line (59-of-68). The trek began with the most impressive single-game performance of her career at Miami (Ohio) on Dec. 13, as she set career highs with 25 points, eight field goals, five 3-pointers and eight rebounds. In the 23 games that followed, she went on to record 18 double-figure scoring games – including two with 20 or more points. The First 20: If leading at halftime was as important as it seemed during the year, the Bulldogs’ first-half defense gave them reason to be optimistic with each contest. Butler allowed just 25.6 points in the opening period – the second-lowest mark in the league – and held nine opponents to 20 or fewer first-half points, including seven Horizon League foes.

2008-09 Review Making Her Point: In just her second season, sophomore Terra Burns stepped up as the Bulldogs’ top option at point guard in 2008-09. The Peoria, Ill., native earned a starting spot in 24 games during the year – the first of her career – and was the Butler starter at the oneguard in 21 of the final 22 contests. She averaged a team-high 2.6 assists per game and boasted 5.9 points per contest.

Brittany Bowen led the Bulldogs in scoring in 2008-09, game. Bench Dominance: A deep bench was critical to the Bulldogs’ success during the year. The Butler bench out-scored its opponents’ reserves by a staggering 311 point margin (756 to 445) for an average of 9.7 more points per game (23.6 to 13.9). In fact, Butler’s bench out-scored its opponents’ in all but five games in 2008-09, while the Bulldogs’ leading scorer in 13 of 32 games was a reserve. Speaking Of Bench Scoring: Susan Lester’s 31 points off the bench against Valparaiso on Jan. 23 was tied for the second highest bench player total in Division I this season. Jessica Breland of North Carolina also scored 31 points off the bench at Oklahoma on Nov. 23. Lade Akande came close to the mark at Duquesne on March 19, # Year 1. 2008-09 scoring 26 in a reserve role. 1992-93 Crime Prevention: Opponents 3. 1997-98 did not have much luck picking the 1995-96 pockets of the Bulldogs in 2008-09. 5. 1996-97 Butler averaged just 15.8 turnovers 1994-95 per game, including season-low 1989-90 nine at IPFW on Nov. 18. The Bull- 8. 2006-07 dogs’ average put them at the top 9. 2007-08 of the league standings and 56th in 1990-91 the NCAA in fewest turnovers per game, while their +3.6 turnover margin was second in the league and 38th in the nation.

Battle-Tested: The Bulldogs played a total of 10 games during the regular season against teams that advanced to post-season play during the 2007averaging 10.9 points per 08 campaign, including Cleveland State, Dayton, Evansville, Green Bay, Indiana, Miami (Ohio), Nebraska and Ohio State. The Bulldogs won four of the meetings during the regular slate, topping CSU twice (55-46 and 68-59) as well as Evansville (7052) and Miami (86-81, 2OT). Dominating The League Stats: As if the 14-4 league record wasn’t indicative enough, the Bulldogs ranked among the top-three in the league in a total of 10 conference-only statistical categories, including scoring offense, scoring defense, scoring margin, rebounds and blocks. Marginally Impressive: Butler had quite a knack for League Overall Head Coach registering big wins 14-4 20-12 Beth Couture during the 2008-09 14-2 23-8 Paulette Stein season. In fact, 11 13-1 25-6 June Olkowski of Butler’s 20 wins 13-3 21-9 June Olkowski were by margins of 12-4 17-11 June Olkowski 15 or more points, 12-2 21-6 June Olkowski while four were by 12-4 20-9 Paulette Stein 30 or more, includ11-5 16-15 Beth Couture ing a dominant 4310-8 20-10 Beth Couture point victory over 10-6 21-8 Paulette Stein Christian Brothers that ranks as the 15th-largest margin in school history. The 1982-83 Bulldogs were the last squad to post four or more 30-point wins in a season.

Most League Wins By Butler

Post Presence: The Bulldogs were 13-4 on the season and 7-0 in league play when at least two members of their post trio of senior Lade Akande and juniors Susan Lester and Melanie Thornton finish with double-figure point totals. Good Odds: Lade Akande registered double-figure point totals in 88 of her 120 games played at Butler – an impressive 73 percent of her career games.

Downright Offensive: Susan Lester’s 31 points against Valpo finished just six shy of the Butler school record and was the school’s highest singlegame point total since Sarah Bolten matched the Bulldog record with 37 against Bowling Green on Dec. 4, 2001. Lester’s 27 first half points were eight more than the entire Valparaiso roster and her 10 first period field goals made were twice that of the Crusaders.

2008-09 Season In Review

inal Standings F 1. G reen Bay 2. Butler 3. Cleveland State 4. Valparaiso 5. Wright State 6. UIC 7. Milwaukee 8. Detroit 9. Loyola 10. Youngstown State

HL 18-0 14-4 12-6 10-8 10-8 8-10 7-11 7-11 3-15 1-17

Overall 29-4 20-12 19-13 16-14 15-16 14-16 15-18 12-19 8-21 3-27

100th Win At Butler Beth Couture (Feb. 12 at UIC) Horizon League Players of the Week Lade Akande (Dec. 8) Susan Lester (Jan. 26, Feb. 16) Horizon League All-Defensive Team Melanie Thornton Midtown Thanksgiving All-Tournament Team Melanie Thornton Preseason All-Horizon League Teams Lade Akande (First Team) Susan Lester (Second Team) BU In NCAA Rankings Melanie Thornton Steals Per Game - 2.2 (96th) Team Scoring Defense - 56.2 (35th) Steals Per Game - 10.4 (30th) Turnover Margin - 3.59 (38th) Double-Doubles Melanie Thornton (7) Nov. 18 at IPFW - (12 pts, 13 rebs) Nov. 28 vs. Nebraska - (11 pts, 10 rebs) Dec. 3 at Evansville - (17 pts, 12 rebs) Dec. 13 at Miami - (15 pts, 10 rebs) Jan. 15 vs. Loyola - (12 pts, 13 rebs) Jan. 17 vs. UIC - (12 pts, 11 rebs) Feb. 12 at UIC - (12 pts, 10 rebs) Lade Akande (3) Dec. 3 at Evansville - (10 pts, 11 rebs) Dec. 6 vs. Co. Carolina - (21 pts, 10 rebs) March 19 at Duquesne - (26 pts, 12 rebs) Susan Lester (2) Nov. 18 at IPFW - (14 pts, 11 rebs) Feb. 12 at UIC - (20 pts, 13 rebs) Brittany Bowen (1) March 19 at Duquesne - (10 pts, 10 rebs)

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2009 WNIT

Bulldogs In the Postseason 2009 WNIT - Second Round

Butler 59, Duquesne 58 (March 19, 2009 - Pittsburgh, Pa.)

After more than a decade since the program’s last postseason victory, the Butler women’s basketball team didn’t mind the fact that it took nearly the full 40 minutes in its first round game of the WNIT to get another, as a lay-up in traffic by Candace Jones in the final seconds sent the Bulldogs to a grueling 59-58 come-from-behind win over host Duquesne at the A.J. Palumbo Center. Lade Akande led all scorers with 26 points and 12 rebounds, Brittany Bowen picked up her first collegiate double-double with 10 points and 10 boards and Susan Lester added 11 points as the Bulldogs improved to 20-11 on the season. Trailing by one with 14 seconds left in the seconds half, Jones took a pass from Tara Miller on the left side of the floor and drove from the timeline through a barrage of Duquesne defenders and banked in a soft lay-up to give the Bulldogs a one-point edge with 2.2 seconds on the clock. Duquesne burned its final timeout to draw up the last play of the game, but the final 3point attempt at the buzzer sailed wide and the celebration was on for Butler.

Candace Jones scored the winning basket against Duquesne in the WNIT.

Marquette 58, Butler 49 (March 23, 2009 - Milwaukee, Wis.)

Butler rallied from a 16-point deficit midway through the second period to pull to within one and put itself within striking distance in the final minutes, but host Marquette would hold on down the stretch to escape with a 58-49 decision in the second round of the 2009 Women’s National Invitation Tournament at the Al McGuire Center. Finding themselves on the short end of a 39-23 contest less than eight minutes into the second period, the Bulldogs rode an improbable 17-2 run over the ensuing six minutes to close to within one point at 41-40. The Golden Eagles responded with a quick 10-0 surge to boost the difference back out to 11 and maintained an 11-point edge with less than four minutes remaining. Butler once again bounced back, however, cutting the margin back down to four with just over a minute to go but could get no closer. Terra Burns scored 13 points in the second round of the WNIT.

The Bulldogs huddle late in their WNIT game at Marquette.

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The Duquesne floor before Butler’s first round WNIT victory.

2008-09 Statistics & Results Overall Statistics

## Player GP-GS Min Avg FG-FGA Pct 3FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct OReb DReb Rebs Avg PF FO A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg 10 BRITTANY BOWEN 32-27 827 25.8 118-265 .445 49-121 .405 63-76 .829 62 48 110 3.4 61 0 34 36 8 35 348 10.9 55 LADE AKANDE 32-31 831 26.0 146-301 .485 0-0 .000 53-127 .417 57 127 184 5.8 68 0 23 54 30 32 345 10.8 30 SUSAN LESTER 32-27 827 25.8 118-265 .445 49-121 .405 63-76 .829 62 48 110 3.4 61 0 34 36 8 35 348 10.9 24 MELANIE THORNTON 32-18 768 24.0 118-283 .417 1-6 .167 71-105 .676 62 165 227 7.1 71 0 31 77 44 71 308 9.6 12 TERRA BURNS 32-24 783 24.5 60-175 .343 9-31 .290 59-84 .702 13 51 64 2.0 75 1 82 94 7 53 188 5.9 20 CANDACE JONES 32-6 501 15.7 49-135 .363 26-88 .295 17-31 .548 18 52 70 2.2 28 0 51 53 4 12 141 4.4 32 CHLOE HAMILTON 23-0 170 7.4 21-42 .500 0-6 .000 21-29 .724 14 19 33 1.4 12 0 5 11 1 5 63 2.7 15 TARA MILLER 30-11 508 16.9 22-76 .289 11-43 .256 27-35 .771 13 50 63 2.1 53 1 48 30 5 22 82 2.7 25 DEVIN BRIERLY 26-7 299 11.5 21-71 .296 16-51 .314 13-19 .684 2 18 20 0.8 30 0 29 27 2 7 71 2.7 21 CANDYCE BROWN 32-22 788 24.6 32-110 .291 12-59 .203 11-24 .458 11 35 46 1.4 47 1 53 46 3 39 87 2.7 42 JENNY OSTROM 11-0 39 3.5 6-13 .462 0-0 .000 8-10 .800 8 12 20 1.8 6 0 1 4 0 1 20 1.8 23 AZJAH BASS 20-0 158 7.9 11-35 .314 4-13 .308 4-6 .667 3 12 15 0.8 11 0 11 16 0 4 30 1.5 33 KALEY MAY 9-0 34 3.8 2-5 .400 0-0 .000 4-7 .571 1 3 4 0.4 1 0 2 3 0 3 8 0.9 TM TEAM 63 60 123 13 TOTAL 32 6475 -- 723-1795 .403 166-545 .305 405-622 .651 407 763 1170 36.6 536 3 413 504 113 332 2017 63.0 OPPONENTS 32 681-1626 642-1658 .387 128-375 .341 385-545 .706 339 785 1124 35.1 545 - 349 619 96 214 1797 56.2

Horizon League Statistics ## 10 30 55 24 12 20 21 32 15 42 23 25 33 TM

Player GP-GS Min Avg FG-FGA Pct 3FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct OReb DReb Rebs Avg PF FO A TO Blk Stl Pts BRITTANY BOWEN 18-18 475 26.4 73-150 .487 29-66 .439 44-49 .898 34 30 64 3.6 40 0 20 21 7 18 219 SUSAN LESTER 18-8 474 26.3 80-168 .476 20-63 .317 36-49 .735 52 69 121 6.7 40 0 26 21 7 27 216 LADE AKANDE 18-18 447 24.8 70-150 .467 0-0 .000 22-56 .393 27 63 90 5.0 33 0 11 28 19 16 162 MELANIE THORNTON 18-9 400 22.2 52-142 .366 0-1 .000 39-56 .696 32 87 119 6.6 40 0 12 41 23 31 143 TERRA BURNS 18-17 486 27.0 39-105 .371 6-15 .400 41-56 .732 7 32 39 2.2 45 1 42 59 4 25 125 CANDACE JONES 18-1 264 14.7 29-68 .426 14-44 .318 9-18 .500 9 33 42 2.3 15 0 32 32 2 9 81 CANDYCE BROWN 18-18 521 28.9 23-74 .311 8-40 .200 9-16 .563 7 19 26 1.4 26 0 31 32 2 26 63 CHLOE HAMILTON 12-0 86 7.2 12-21 .571 0-3 .000 10-14 .714 8 8 16 1.3 7 0 3 4 1 2 34 TARA MILLER 16-1 204 12.8 13-33 .394 6-17 .353 10-13 .769 6 24 30 1.9 29 0 25 11 3 9 42 JENNY OSTROM 8-0 25 3.1 6-12 .500 0-0 .000 6-8 .750 7 7 14 1.8 1 0 1 1 0 0 18 AZJAH BASS 12-0 101 8.4 8-16 .500 4-9 .444 2-2 1.000 1 6 7 0.6 7 0 5 12 0 4 22 DEVIN BRIERLY 15-0 118 7.9 9-31 .290 5-20 .250 3-5 .600 1 11 12 0.8 7 0 8 10 1 4 26 KALEY MAY 7-0 24 3.4 1-4 .250 0-0 .000 2-3 .667 1 1 2 0.3 1 0 2 2 0 1 4 TEAM 36 32 68 8 Total 18 3625 415-974 .426 92-278 .331 233-345 .675 228 422 650 36.1 291 1 218 282 69 172 1155 Opponents 18 3625 344-897 .384 61-186 .328 209-290 .721 175 393 568 31.6 299 - 183 344 46 126 958

Team Statistics SCORING Points per game Scoring margin FIELD GOALS-ATT Field goal pct 3 POINT FG-ATT 3-point FG pct 3-pt FG made per game FREE THROWS-ATT Free throw pct REBOUNDS Rebounds per game Rebounding margin ASSISTS Assists per game TURNOVERS Turnovers per game Turnover margin Assist/turnover ratio STEALS Steals per game BLOCKS Blocks per game

Score by Period

BU 2017 63.0 +6.9 723-1795 .403 166-545 .305 5.2 405-622 .651 1170 36.6 +1.4 413 12.9 504 15.8 +3.6 0.8 332 10.4 113 3.5

Overall

Horizon League

Opponent 1797 56.2 - 642-1658 .387 128-375 .341 4.0 385-545 .706 1124 35.1 - 349 10.9 619 19.3 - 0.6 214 6.7 96 3.0

BU 1155 64.2 +10.9 415-974 .426 92-278 .331 5.1 233-345 .675 650 36.1 +4.5 282 15.7 282 15.7 +3.4 0.8 172 9.6 69 3.8

Overall: Butler Opponents

1st 881 818

2nd 1101 952

OT 23 20

Horizon League: Butler Opponents

1st 510 421

2nd 632 527

OT 13 10

OT2 Total 12 2017 7 1797 Total 1156 1140

Opponent 958 53.2 344-897 .384 61-186 .328 3.4 209-290 .721 568 31.6 344 19.1 344 19.1 0.5 126 7.0 46 2.6

Results Date 11/14/08 11/18/08 11/21/08 11/28/08 11/29/08 12/3/08 12/6/08 12/9/08 12/13/08 12/22/08 12/29/08 1/3/09 1/5/09 1/8/09 1/10/09 1/15/09 1/17/09 1/23/09 1/29/08 1/31/09 2/6/09 2/8/09 2/12/09 2/14/09 2/21/09 2/26/09 2/28/09 3/5/09 3/7/09 3/11/09 3/19/09 3/23/09

20-12, 14-4 Horizon League

Opponent W/L at Ohio State L at IPFW W DAYTON L vs. Nebraska # L vs. William & Mary # L at Evansville W COASTAL CAROLINA W at Indiana L at Miami (Ohio) W INDIANA STATE L CHRISTIAN BROTHERS W CLEVELAND STATE* W YOUNGSTOWN STATE* W at Detroit* W at Wright State* W LOYOLA* W UIC* W VALPARAISO* W at Green Bay* L at Milwaukee* L WRIGHT STATE* W detroit* W at UIC* W at Loyola* W at Valparaiso* L milwaukee* W Green Bay* L at Youngstown State* W at Cleveland State* W MILWAUKEE % L at Duquesne ! W at Marquette ! L

Score 56-75 72-56 49-69 54-67 50-53 70-52 78-48 41-63 86-81 (2ot) 63-66 83-40 55-46 84-50 71-48 46-41 64-45 58-48 77-44 53-58 58-63 58-45 60-42 68-49 71-63 65-75 74-71 (OT) 64-69 61-42 68-59 52-53 59-58 49-58

Attend 2257 221 509 7667 7773 653 511 964 875 653 363 468 245 246 512 317 421 748 2437 507 1104 392 830 479 947 762 477 271 327 271 1501 923

Home games in BOLD CAPS # - at New Mexico Thanksgiving Tournament (Albuquerque, N.M.) ! - WNIT * - Horizon League game % - Horizon League Championship

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Avg 12.2 12.0 9.0 7.9 6.9 4.5 3.5 2.8 2.6 2.3 1.8 1.7 0.6 64.2 53.2

All-Time Roster A

Lade Akande (2005-2009) Wendy Aldridge (1990-92) Shari Alexander (1985) Carla Amos (1977-79) Angie Anderson (1985-89) Nikki Anderson (1987-91) Sarah Armington (1991-95)

Candace Bain (2004-08) Andrea Baker (1995-99) Azjah Bass (Active) Kristin Bell (1983-84) Debbie Benziger (1994-98) Lisa Berghoff (1979-80) Kristen Bodine (1997-2000) Stephanie Boeke (2002-06) Angie Bohman (1990-94) Sarah Bolten (2000-02) Becca Bornhorst (Active) Nancy Bowden (2000-04) Brittany Bowen (Active) Ashley Brenden (2004-05) Devin Brierly (Active) Candyce Brown (2005-09) Nikki Budgake (2002-06) Valerie Burg (1999-01) Terra Burns (Active)

Laura Carroll (1986-90) Anna Chomiak (1976) Jackie Closser (2003-07) Ashley Conner (2004-06) Carolyn Cooper (1976-77, 79) Angela Cotton (1990-94) Christine Cox (2001-03)

Donna Daily - Mgr. (1977-79) Angela Dancy (2000-01) Sirenia Deantes - Mgr. (1981) Marie Donnelly (1976-77) Martha Dossman (1984) Sandra Dowden (1977) Bridget Droast (1985-86) Haley Dunkman (2000-04)

Alison Edgar (1998-00) Chris Essington (1984-85) Rene Evans (1981-83)

Cassie Freeman (2004-08)

Claire Freeman (Active) Debbie Fuller (1990-94)

Mitzi Lyons (1984)

Melissa Maas (1993-97) Mary Majewski (1989-93) Maria Marchesano (2001-05) Jennifer Marlow (1995-99) Whitney Marshall (1986-87) Constance Mason (1984) Angel Mason (2000-04) Kaley May (Active) Erika McCoy (1986-90) Lisa McCrum (1979) Alan McNeer - Mgr. (1996-99) Gretchen Menke (2001-02) Leslie Miller (1988-92) Sheryl Miller (1986, 1988-90) Tara Miller (2006-09) Jessica Monaco (2002-05) Colleen Munro-Leighton (1999-03) Sue Morris (1982-85) Jill Muensterman (1983-86) Cara Murphy (1995-97) Niki Murphy (1995-98) Martha Mullin (1977)

Anita Gagnon (1976-77) Carla Gheorghe (2005-07) Regina Glynn (1982) Jayne Good (1980-82) Dionne Goodwin (2000-04) Dragana Grbic (Active) Denise Gritton (1983) Roger Grossman - Mgr. (1989) Gina Grussing (2004-06)

Chloe Hamilton (Active) Ellen Hamilton (2003-07) Amy Harbin (1985) Dee Dee Harriett (1988-89) Matt Harris - Mgr. (1999-01) Shirley Harrison (1977) Sandra Hawkins (1985-88) Kathy Helvaty (1978) Laura Heroux (1984) Beth Hoffmeister (1987-90) Lacy Holloway (1997-00) Natalie Hornsby (1983-85) Sarah Hurrle (1997-99)

Lori Ives (1998-00)

Pat Jackson (1994-95) Elizabeth Jennings (Active) Candace Jones (2005-09)

Amie Kabara (Active) Lynne Kennedy (1978) Melissa Kilgore (1984-88) Brandi Kimble (1989-93) Martha Kondalski (1985-89) Cheryl Kovalow (1980-82) Kelly Kuhn (1999-01)

Beth Lapaich (1997) Dorcas Lawson (1999-01) Jenny Lazo (1998-99) Allison Lee (1994) Susan Lester (Active) Courtney Lickliter (2003-05) Bonnie Loos (1976) Sue Luers (1981-83) Jacki Lung-Negri (1994-96, 98)

Leslie Rossa (1997) Babbett Ruby (1984) Leisa Rundquist (1984)

Pam Schiefelbein (1985-88) Julie Schrader (1997-01) Lynn Schreiber (1975-79) Dana Schubeler (1999-00) Laura Schurwonn (1982) Sarah Schuetz (1994-98) Liesl Schultz (1991-95) Julie Seiss (2006-07) Patty Shaw (1978) Barb Skinner (1980-83) Liz Skinner (1979-82) Jami Sloan (1991-94) Jessica Smart (2004-06) Tiffany Smith (2000-04) Ellen Stephan (1976-77) Deb Sterling (1979-80) Niki Steveson (1993-96) Sara Strahm (2001)

Melanie Thornton (Active)

Missi Nelson (1989) Rhea Newman (1978-80)

Lisa Oltmanns (1989-93) Dee Ostarticki (1978) Jenny Ostrom (Active) Torey Oughton (1996-97)

Cassie Pappas (1999) Karen Patterson - Mgr. (1986-87) Barb Pavlovic - Mgr. (1982) Judy Phillips (1978) Beth Piepenbrink (1979-83) Alyssa Pittman (Active) Nannett Polk (1976) Kathy Presnal (1979) Alexis Proffitt (1996-97) Lisa Pryor (2000-04) Elza Purvlicis (1981-84)

Cortney Urquhart (2001-05) Sandy Vance (1976) Julie VonDielingen (1989-93)

Kay Walters (1977-81) Denise Walters (1985) Michelle Warwick (1991-93) Stephanie Webb (1985-89) Julia Weber (1976) Mindy Welch (1975-79) Tammy Wertman (1979-80) Shannon Wills (1994-95) Tammy Wilson (1980)

Matt Yoder - Mgr. (1987-90) Jenny Young (1979-83)

Tracy Rader (1981) Sarah Reichl (1996-00) Jill Rexwinkel (1990-94) Laura Reynolds (1977) Shelley Roby (1986-90) Melanie Ross (1994-95)

2008-09 Seniors - Combined for 3,040 points, 1,495 rebounds, 755 assists

Lade Akande

Candyce Brown

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Ball State

Dec. 30 at Hinkle Fieldhouse University Facts

Location.....................................Muncie, Ind. Founded............................................... 1918 Enrollment......................................... 17,728 Nickname.......................................Cardinals Colors................................ Cardinal & White Conference............................. Mid-American Arena.................................... Worthen Arena Capacity............................................. 11,500 President........................Dr. Jo Ann M. Gora Director of Athletics.....................Tom Collins Ticket Office............................765-285-1474

Head Coach Kelly Packard

Sard Audrey McDonald

Cincinnati

Dec. 13 at Cincinnati, Ohio University Facts

Location...............................Cincinnati, Ohio Founded............................................... 1819 Enrollment......................................... 36,518 Nickname........................................Bearcats Colors....................................... Red & Black Conference......................................Big East Arena..................................Fifth Third Arena Capacity............................................. 13,176 President................................ Monica Rimai Director of Athletics..................Mike Thomas Ticket Office.........................1-877-2287-848

Head Coach

Jamelle Elliott

Junior Guard Kahla Roudebush

Cleveland State

Jan. 14 at Cleveland, Ohio Feb. 13 at Hinkle Fieldhouse University Facts

Location...............................Cleveland, Ohio Founded............................................... 1964 Enrollment......................................... 16,245 Nickname...........................................Vikings Colors.....................Forest Green and White Conference..........................Horizon League Arena....................Henry J. Goodman Arena Capacity............................................... 8,500 President.................... Dr. Michael Schwartz Director of Athletics........................Lee Reed Ticket Office..............................216-687-484

Head Coach Kate Peterson Abiad

Senior Guard Kailey Klein

Dayton

Dec. 21 at Dayton, Ohio University Facts

Location................................... Dayton, Ohio Founded............................................... 1850 Enrollment........................................... 6,900 Nickname............................................ Flyers Colors..................................... Red and Blue Conference.................................. Atlantic 10 Arena.............................................UD Arena Capacity............................................. 13,266 President.......................Dr. Daniel J. Curran Director of Athletics......................Ted Kissell Ticket Office............................ 937-229-5114

Head Coach Jim Jabir

Junior Forward

Kristin Daugherty

Coaching Staff

team Information

Sports Information

Head Coach............................ Kelly Packard Alma Mater.............................Anderson, ‘90 Record at School (2nd Yr.)....................26-9 Record Overall (2nd Yr.)........................26-9 Associate Coach................... Lisa McDonald Assistant Coaches.................... Carter Shaw ............................................. Lindsay Shade

2008-09 Record.....................................26-9 Conference/Finish................14-2/1st (West) Starters Ret/Lost...................................... 3/2 Letterwinners Ret/Lost............................. 8/4 Record vs. Butler...................................7-10

WBB Contact......................... Paula Haughn Phone.....................................765-285-8242 Email............................pmhaughn@bsu.edu FAX.........................................765-285-8929 Press Row..............................765-716-1837

BallStateSports.com

Head Coach............................Jamelle Elliott Alma Mater......................... Connecticut, ‘96 Record at School (1st Yr.).......................0-0 Record Overall (1st Yr.)...........................0-0 Associate Coach.........................Mark Ehlen Assistant Coaches.................LaRita Wilcher .................................................Dana Rieger

2008-09 Record...................................14-17 Conference/Finish.........................3-13/16th Starters Ret/Lost...................................... 3/2 Letterwinners Ret/Lost............................. 6/2 Record vs. Butler.....................................4-3

WBB Contact......................... Jeremy Martin Phone.....................................513-556-5191 Email......................... jeremy.martin@uc.edu FAX.........................................513-556-3247 Press Row..............................513-519-9792

GoBearcats.com

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Head Coach................. Kate Peterson Abiad Alma Mater............... UW-Stevens Point, ‘91 Record at School (7th Yr.)................. 66-114 Record Overall (7th Yr.)..................... 66-114 Assistant Coaches.............Tony McAndrews ...................................................Amy Wright ........................................ Liberty delRosario

2008-09 Record...................................19-14 Conference/Finish...........................12-6/3rd Starters Ret/Lost...................................... 4/1 Letterwinners Ret/Lost............................. 8/3 Record vs. Butler.................................10-21

WBB Contact........................... Greg Murphy Phone.....................................216-687-5288 Email..................... g.j.murphy@csuohio.edu FAX.........................................216-523-7257 Press Row..............................216-687-4819

CSUVikings.com

Head Coach....................................Jim Jabir Alma Mater..............................Nazareth, ‘84 Record at School (Years)...............69-81 (5) Record Overall (Years).............289-304 (21) Assistant Coaches.................Susan Blauser ................................................Kyle Rechlicz .......................................... Lesley Dickinson

2008-09 Record...................................21-14 Conference/Finish.............................7-7/8th Starters Ret/Lost...................................... 4/1 Letterwinners Ret/Lost............................. 7/3 Record vs. Butler...................................13-9

WBB Contact............................Jenny Storer Phone.....................................937-229-4431 Email................storerja@notes.udayton.edu FAX.........................................937-229-4461 Press Row..............................937-449-2855

DaytonFlyers.com

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Detroit

Jan. 23 at Hinkle Fieldhouse Feb. 18 at Detroit, Mich. University Facts

Location...................................Detroit, Mich. Founded............................................... 1877 Enrollment........................................... 5,600 Nickname............................................ Titans Colors..............................Red, White & Blue Conference..........................Horizon League Arena.........................................Calihan Hall Capacity............................................... 8,295 President....Fr. Gerard L. Stockhausen, S.J. Director of Athletics....................Keri Gaither Ticket Office............................313-993-1700

Head Coach

Autumn Rademacher

Senior Guard Brigid Mulroy

Evansville

Dec. 2 at Hinkle Fieldhouse University Facts

Location................................Evansville, Ind. Founded............................................... 1854 Enrollment........................................... 2,593 Nickname...................................Purple Aces Colors..................... Purple, Orange & White Conference........................... Missouri Valley Arena................................. Roberts Stadium Capacity............................................. 11,600 President....................Dr. Stephen Jennings Director of Athletics.................. John Stanley Ticket Office............................812-488-2237

Head Coach Misty Murphy

Senior Guard Amy Gallagher

Green Bay

Jan. 28 at Green Bay, Wis. Feb. 27 at Hinkle Fieldhouse University Facts

Location.............................. Green Bay, Wis. Founded............................................... 1965 Enrollment........................................... 5,416 Nickname......................................... Phoenix Colors........................Green, Silver and Red Conference..........................Horizon League Arena....................................... Kress Center Capacity............................................... 4,018 Interim Chancellor............ Dr. David J. Ward Director of Athletics..................... Ken Bothof Ticket Office............................920-465-2625

Head Coach Matt Bollant

Senior Guard Kayla Tetschlag

Indiana State

Dec. 9 at Terre Haute, Ind. University Facts

Location............................. Terre Haute, Ind. Founded............................................... 1865 Enrollment......................................... 10,457 Nickname.................................... Sycamores Colors............................ Royal Blue & White Conference........................... Missouri Valley Arena.................................... Hulman Center Capacity............................................. 10,200 President..................... Dr. Daniel J. Bradley Director of Athletics............... Ron Prettyman Ticket Office............................812-237-3737

Head Coach Jim Wiedie

Senior Guard Kelsey Luna

Coaching Staff

team Information

Sports Information

Head Coach................ Autumn Rademacher Alma Mater..................................Detroit, ‘97 Record at School (2nd Yr.)..................12-19 Record Overall (2nd Yr.)......................12-19 Assistant Coaches................... Carrie Banks ......................................... Emily Samuelson ...................................................Mike Geary

2008-09 Record...................................12-19 Conference/Finish........................... 7-11/8th Starters Ret/Lost...................................... 3/2 Letterwinners Ret/Lost............................. 7/6 Record vs. Butler.................................31-22

WBB Contact..........................Maggie Walsh Phone.....................................313-993-1745 Email......................walshmm@udmercy.edu FAX.........................................313-993-1765 Press Row..............................313-993-1750

DetroitTitans.com

Head Coach.............................Misty Murphy Alma Mater.................... Colorado State, ‘98 Record at School (2nd Yr.)..................15-19 Record Overall (8th Yr.).....................123-84 Assistant Coaches............... Mike Jacobsma ................................................... Jim Sexton ................................................... Nicki Motto

2008-09 Record...................................15-19 Conference/Finish........................4-14/T-9th Starters Ret/Lost...................................... 2/3 Letterwinners Ret/Lost............................. 6/7 Record vs. Butler.................................15-20

WBB Contact............................ Tom Benson Phone..................................... 812-488-1152 Email............................tb39@evansville.edu FAX.........................................812-488-2090 Press Row....................812-488-1405, 1406

GoPurpleAces.com

Head Coach............................... Matt Bollant Alma Mater.......................Winona State, ‘94 Record at School (3rd Yr.)...................55-10 Record Overall (7th Yr.).....................189-48 Assistant Coaches.................. Mike Divilbiss ........................................Amanda Leonhard ................................................. Sarah Bronk

2008-09 Record.....................................29-4 Conference/Finish........................... 18-0/1st Starters Ret/Lost...................................... 1/4 Letterwinners Ret/Lost............................. 6/5 Record vs. Butler...................................32-7

WBB Contact..............................Jill Wunrow Phone.....................................920-465-5759 Email...........................blackmas@uwgb.edu FAX.........................................920-465-2357 Press Row..............................920-465-2918

GreenBayPhoenix.com

Head Coach.................................Jim Wiedie Alma Mater............................. Syracuse, ‘89 Record at School (10th Yr.).............155-108 Record Overall (10th Yr.).................155-108 Assistant Coaches....................Clint Weddle ............................................Melanie Boeglin ........................................Cammie Campbell

2008-09 Record...................................14-16 Conference/Finish...........................10-8/5th Starters Ret/Lost...................................... 4/1 Letterwinners Ret/Lost............................. 9/3 Record vs. Butler...................................9-10

WBB Contact............................Bonnie Ryan Phone.....................................812-237-4159 Email................... bonnie.ryan@indstate.edu FAX.........................................812-237-4157 Press Row..............................812-237-3654

GoSycamores.com

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IPFW

Nov. 18 at Hinkle Fieldhouse University Facts

Location..............................Fort Wayne, Ind. Founded............................................... 1964 Enrollment......................................... 12,338 Nickname.....................................Mastodons Colors............................ Royal Blue & White Conference..........................Summit League Arena............... Hilliard Gates Sports Center Capacity............................................... 2,500 Chancellor..................Dr. Michael A. Wartell Director of Athletics.....................Tommy Bell Ticket Office............................260-481-6617

Head Coach Jim Wiedie

Senior Guard Courtney Reed

Kentucky

Nov. 15 at Lexington, Ky. University Facts

Location..................................Lexington, Ky. Founded............................................... 1964 Enrollment......................................... 11,757 Nickname.........................................Wildcats Colors............................ Royal Blue & White Conference..............................Southeastern Arena............................. Memorial Coliseum Capacity............................................... 8,500 Chancellor............................ Dr. Lee T. Todd Director of Athletics................Mitch Barnhart Ticket Office............................859-257-1818

Head Coach Matthew Mitchell

Junior Forward Victoria Dunlap

Loyola

Jan. 2 at Hinkle Fieldhouse March 6 at Chicago, Ill. University Facts

Location..................................... Chicago, Ill. Founded............................................... 1870 Enrollment......................................... 15,545 Nickname.......................................Ramblers Colors...................................Maroon & Gold Conference..........................Horizon League Arena.....................................Gentile Center Capacity............................................... 5,200 President............ Fr. Michael Caranzini, S.J. Director of Athletics..............Dr. John Planek Ticket Office............................773-508-9653

Head Coach Eric Simpson

Senior Guard Maggie McCloskey

Miami (Ohio)

Dec. 5 at Hinkle Fieldhouse University Facts

Location....................................Oxford, Ohio Founded............................................... 1809 Enrollment......................................... 16,300 Nickname.....................................RedHawks Colors.......................................Red & White Conference............................. Mid-American Arena............................................Millett Hall Capacity............................................... 6,400 President....................... Dr. David C. Hodge Director of Athletics..................... Brad Bates Ticket Office............................513-529-3924

Head Coach Maria Fantanarosa

Senior Guard Courtney Reed

Coaching Staff

team Information

Sports Information

Head Coach..................................Chris Paul Alma Mater....................... Saint Francis, ‘94 Record at School (5th Yr.)...................39-70 Record Overall (5th Yr.).......................39-70 Assistant Coaches...................Alex Webster .......................................... Hillary O’Connell ....................................................... Ali Mann

2008-09 Record.....................................9-21 Conference/Finish...........................8-10/5th Starters Ret/Lost...................................... 5/0 Letterwinners Ret/Lost............................. 7/3 Record vs. Butler................................... 8-11

WBB Contact................................ Bill Salyer Phone.....................................260-481-0729 Email................................ salyerw@ipfw.edu FAX.........................................260-481-6002 Press Row.............................. 260-449-4811

GoMastodons.com

Head Coach....................... Matthew Mitchell Alma Mater..................Mississippi State, ‘95 Record at School (3rd Yr.)...................33-32 Record Overall (5th Yr.).......................63-61 Assistant Coaches.........................Kyra Elzy .....................................................Matt Insell ................................................Shalon Pillow

2008-09 Record...................................16-16 Conference/Finish...........................5-9/10th Starters Ret/Lost...................................... 3/2 Letterwinners Ret/Lost............................. 5/5 Record vs. Butler.....................................3-0

WBB Contact............................... Susan Lax Phone.....................................859-257-3838 Email........................... slax0@email.uky.edu FAX.........................................859-323-4310 Press Row..............................859-323-5900

UKAthletics.com

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Head Coach............................. Eric Simpson Alma Mater....................... Northwestern, ‘94 Record at School (1st Yr.).......................0-0 Record Overall (1st Yr.)...........................0-0 Assistant Coaches.................... Brent Brown ..............................................LaToya Howell ...................................... Clare Bodensteiner

2008-09 Record.....................................8-21 Conference/Finish...........................5-13/9th Starters Ret/Lost...................................... 5/0 Letterwinners Ret/Lost........................... 12/2 Record vs. Butler.................................17-37

WBB Contact..............................Leo Krause Phone.....................................773-508-2497 Email.................................. lkrause@luc.edu FAX.........................................773-508-3855 Press Row..............................773-274-3550

LoyolaRamblers.com

Head Coach.................... Maria Fantanarosa Alma Mater...................................Miami, ‘90 Record at School (12th Yr.).............177-148 Record Overall (13th Yr.).................184-168 Assistant Coaches.................... Lisa Hayden ..................................................Colleen Day ...................................................... Vicki Hall

2008-09 Record...................................16-15 Conference/Finish.....................7-9/4th East Starters Ret/Lost...................................... 2/3 Letterwinners Ret/Lost............................. 8/5 Record vs. Butler...................................10-2

WBB Contact........................... Michael Roth Phone.....................................513-529-7092 Email............................rothmb@muohio.edu FAX.........................................513-529-6729 Press Row..............................513-529-7276

MURedHawks.com

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Milwaukee

Jan. 30 at Milwaukee, Wis. Feb. 25 at Hinkle Fieldhouse University Facts

Location.............................. Milwaukee, Wis. Founded............................................... 1885 Enrollment......................................... 28,000 Nickname........................................Panthers Colors...................................... Black & Gold Conference..........................Horizon League Arena...................................Klotsche Center Capacity............................................... 5,000 President....................... Dr. Carlos Santiago Director of Athletics..............George Koonce Ticket Office............................414-229-5886

Head Coach Sandy Botham

Senior Forward Lindsay Laur

Northern Iowa

Nov. 28 at Cancun, Mexico University Facts

Location............................ Cedar Falls, Iowa Founded............................................... 1876 Enrollment......................................... 13,080 Nickname........................................Panthers Colors.............................. Purple & Old Gold Conference........................... Missouri Valley Arena....................................McLeod Center Capacity............................................... 6,650 President.........................Dr. Benjamin Allen Director of Athletics...................Troy Dannen Ticket Office............................ 319-273-4TIX

Head Coach Tanya Warren

Senior Forward Kim Wypiszynski

St. Louis

Nov. 21 at St. Louis, Mo. University Facts

Location.................................. St. Louis, Mo. Founded............................................... 1818 Enrollment......................................... 12,733 Nickname.........................................Billikens Colors............................ Royal Blue & White Conference.................................. Atlantic 10 Arena.....................................Chaifetz Arena Capacity............................................. 10,060 President................... Lawrence Biondi, S.J. Director of Athletics.......................Chris May Ticket Office............................314-977-4758

Head Coach Shimmy Miller

Senior Center Amanda Kemezys

Syracuse

Nov. 27 at Cancun, Mexico University Facts

Location........................Syracuse, New York Founded............................................... 1870 Enrollment......................................... 12,440 Nickname.......................................... Orange Colors............................................... Orange Conference......................................Big East Arena.......................................Carrier Dome Capacity............................................. 33,633 President...........................Dr. Nancy Cantor Director of Athletics...............Dr. Daryl Gross Ticket Office............................315-443-2121

Head Coach Quentin Hillsman

Senior Forward Nicole Michael

Coaching Staff

team Information

Sports Information

Head Coach...........................Sandy Botham Alma Mater......................... Notre Dame, ‘88 Record at School (14th Yr.).............212-168 Record Overall (15th Yr.).................234-171 Assistant Coaches..............John Motherwell ..................................................Sheila Roux .......................................... Lindsey Bronson

2008-09 Record...................................15-18 Conference/Finish........................... 7-11/7th Starters Ret/Lost...................................... 2/3 Letterwinners Ret/Lost............................. 8/7 Record vs. Butler.................................18-15

WBB Contact......................... Kevin Conway Phone.....................................414-229-2413 Email.............................conway2@uwm.edu FAX.........................................414-229-5749 Press Row..............................414-229-6276

UWMPanthers.com

Head Coach............................Tanya Warren Alma Mater.............................Creighton, ‘88 Record at School (3rd Yr.)...................24-37 Record Overall (3rd Yr.).......................24-37 Assistant Coaches.................... Brad Nelson ...............................................Kelley Jacobs ............................................ Adam DeJoode

2008-09 Record................................... 11-19 Conference/Finish.............................9-9/8th Starters Ret/Lost...................................... 5/0 Letterwinners Ret/Lost........................... 12/1 Record vs. Butler.....................................0-1

WBB Contact............................. Kara Moran Phone.....................................319-273-5436 Email............................kara.moran@uni.edu FAX.........................................319-273-3602 Press Row..............................319-273-3602

UNIPanthers.com

Head Coach............................Shimmy Miller Alma Mater..............................Michigan, ‘94 Record at School (5th Yr.)...................42-75 Record Overall (5th Yr.).......................42-75 Assistant Coaches....................Tony Francis .............................................Stephanie Rich ................................................Honey Brown

2008-09 Record...................................12-18 Conference/Finish.............................6-8/9th Starters Ret/Lost...................................... 2/3 Letterwinners Ret/Lost............................. 7/4 Record vs. Butler.....................................5-6

WBB Contact...........................Mickey Smith Phone.....................................314-977-3463 Email.............................. msmit145@slu.edu FAX.........................................314-977-3178 Press Row..............................314-610-8496

SLUBillikens.com

Head Coach.......................Quentin Hillsman Alma Mater................... St. Mary’s (Md.), ‘93 Record at School (4th Yr.)...................48-44 Record Overall (4th Yr.).......................48-44 Associate Coach.......................Marr Luneau Assistant Coaches..................... Rick Moody ...............................................Mary Grimesk

2008-09 Record...................................17-15 Conference/Finish...................... 5-11/T-11th Starters Ret/Lost...................................... 4/1 Letterwinners Ret/Lost............................. 9/3 Record vs. Butler..................... First Meeting

WBB Contact.........................Josh Waldman Phone.....................................315-443-2608 Email..............................jmwaldma@syr.edu FAX.........................................315-443-9435 Press Row..............................315-443-5202

SUAthletics.com

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UIC

Jan. 4 at Hinkle Fieldhouse March 4 at Chicago, Ill. University Facts

Location..................................... Chicago, Ill. Founded............................................... 1896 Enrollment......................................... 24,541 Nickname.......................................... Flames Colors............ Navy Blue & Fire Engine Red Conference..........................Horizon League Arena........................................ UIC Pavilion Capacity............................................... 8,000 Chancellor............... Dr. Paula Allen-Meares Director of Athletics......... James W. Schmidt Ticket Office............................312-413-8421

Head Coach Lisa Ryckbosch

Senior Guard Jessie Miller

Valparaiso

Jan. 9 at Hinkle Fieldhouse Feb. 6 at Valparaiso, Ind. University Facts

Location............................... Valparaiso, Ind. Founded............................................... 1859 Enrollment........................................... 4,000 Nickname......................................Crusaders Colors.....................................Brown & Gold Conference..........................Horizon League Arena................ Athletics-Recreation Center Capacity............................................... 5,000 President................................. Mark Heckler Director of Athletics............. Mark LaBarbera Ticket Office............................219-464-5233

Head Coach Keith Freeman

Senior Forward Lauren Kenney

Wright State

Jan. 21 at Hinkle Fieldhouse Feb. 20 at Dayton, Ohio University Facts

Location................................... Dayton, Ohio Founded............................................... 1964 Enrollment......................................... 17,662 Nickname..........................................Raiders Colors......................... Hunter Green & Gold Conference..........................Horizon League Arena..........................Ervin J. Nutter Center Capacity............................................. 11,019 President......................... Dr. David Hopkins Director of Athletics.......................Bob Grant Ticket Office............................937-775-4789

Head Coach Bridgett Williams

Junior Guard LaShawna Thomas

Youngstown State Jan. 16 at Youngstown, Ohio Feb. 11 at Hinkle Fieldhouse

University Facts

Location........................... Youngstown, Ohio Founded............................................... 1908 Enrollment......................................... 13,712 Nickname....................................... Penguins Colors.......................................Red & White Conference..........................Horizon League Arena................................... Beeghly Center Capacity............................................... 6,300 President........................Dr. David C. Sweet Director of Athletics..................... Ron Strollo Ticket Office............................330-941-1978

Head Coach Cindy Martin

Senior Forward Rachael Manuel

Coaching Staff

team Information

Sports Information

Head Coach.........................Lisa Ryckbosch Alma Mater..................................Loyola, ‘84 Record at School (8th Yr.)...............102-105 Record Overall (8th Yr.)...................102-105 Assistant Coaches................. Latasha White ........................................... Kristen Gillespie ....................................................Jenni Dant

2008-09 Record...................................14-16 Conference/Finish...........................8-10/6th Starters Ret/Lost...................................... 4/1 Letterwinners Ret/Lost............................. 8/3 Record vs. Butler.................................17-24

WBB Contact......................................... TBA Phone.....................................312-996-5881 Email.........................................tba@uic.edu FAX.........................................312-996-8349 Press Row..............................312-413-5712

UICFlames.com

Head Coach...........................Keith Freeman Alma Mater...........................Huntington, ‘86 Record at School (15th Yr.).............259-182 Record Overall (21st Yr.).................388-229 Assistant Coaches.......................Greg Kirby ............................................. Abby Scharlow ................................................Christy Smith

2008-09 Record...................................16-14 Conference/Finish...........................10-8/4th Starters Ret/Lost...................................... 2/3 Letterwinners Ret/Lost............................. 8/5 Record vs. Butler...................................5-16

WBB Contact................... Ryan Wronkowicz Phone.....................................219-464-5232 Email............... ryan.wronkowicz@valpo.edu FAX.........................................219-464-5762 Press Row..............................219-548-1502

ValpoAthletics.com

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Head Coach....................... Bridgett Williams Alma Mater...................Southern Illinois, ‘93 Record at School (9th Yr.).................98-136 Record Overall (11th Yr.).................108-192 Assistant Coaches.................Kevin Williams ............................................. Joshua Snyder ...............................................Erin Anderson

2008-09 Record...................................15-16 Conference/Finish........................10-8/T-4th Starters Ret/Lost...................................... 4/1 Letterwinners Ret/Lost........................... 10/3 Record vs. Butler.................................15-23

WBB Contact........................Greg Campbell Phone.....................................937-775-4687 Email.................. greg.campbell@wright.edu FAX.........................................937-775-2368 Press Row..............................937-775-4688

WSURaiders.com

Head Coach.............................. Cindy Martin Alma Mater................................. Florida, ‘99 Record at School (2nd Yr.)....................3-27 Record Overall (5th Yr.).......................73-50 Assistant Coaches.................. Bernard Scott .........................................Meredith Baugher ............................................Shannon Sword

2008-09 Record.....................................3-27 Conference/Finish.........................1-17/10th Starters Ret/Lost...................................... 1/4 Letterwinners Ret/Lost............................. 5/8 Record vs. Butler...................................5-13

WBB Contact.............................. John Vogel Phone.....................................330-941-1480 Email..................................javogel@ysu.edu FAX.........................................330-941-3191 Press Row..............................330-941-2270

YSUSports.com

Butler vs. 2009-10 Opponents Ball State (10-7) Year.............H/A/N...... W/L................Score 1980-81...........A...........W.................. 69-54 1981-82.......... H............L................... 74-76 1982-83...........A...........W.................. 69-59 1983-84.......... H............L................... 63-78 1984-85...........A............L................... 48-57 1985-86.......... H............L................... 66-77 1986-87.......... N...........W.................. 57-53 1987-88...........A...........W.................. 72-62 1988-89.......... H...........W..........86-83 (OT) 1989-90...........A...........W.................. 70-62 1990-91.......... H...........W.................. 79-69 1993-94...........A...........W.................. 65-50 1994-95.......... H...........W.................. 79-66 2001-02...........A............L................... 68-89 2005-06.......... H............L................... 66-74 2006-07.......... H............L................... 65-97 2007-08...........A...........W.................. 66-49 Cincinnati (3-4) Year.............H/A/N...... W/L................Score 1983-84...........A............L................... 60-97 1984-85.......... H............L................. 57-100 1991-92...........A............L................... 68-69 1992-93.......... H...........W.................. 80-66 1994-95.......... H...........W.................. 83-56 1995-96...........A...........W.................. 68-64 2001-02.......... H............L................... 66-94 Cleveland State (21-10) Year...............H/A/N.......W/L............ Score 1994-95.............A............ W..............74-71 1995-96.............A............ W..............72-58 ......................... H............ W..............95-82 1996-97............ H............ W..............71-53 ..........................A............ W..............73-66 1997-98.............A............ W..............68-56 ......................... H............ W..............85-63 1998-99............ H............ W..............78-65 ..........................A............. L...............67-70 1999-2000........ H............ W..............70-65 ..........................A............. L...............78-91 2000-01............ H............. L...............63-73 ..........................A............. L...............39-93 2001-02.............A............. L...............82-84 ......................... H............. L...............71-79 2002-03............ H............ W......71-69 (OT) ..........................A............. L...............66-75 2003-04.............A............. L...............61-80 ......................... H............ W..............70-63 ..........................A............ W..............69-59 2004-05............ H............ W..............78-57 ..........................A............ W..............60-51 2005-06.............A............ W..............71-68 ......................... H............ W..............75-62 2006-07.............A............ W..............66-57 ......................... H............ W..............83-79 2007-08............ H............. L...............61-65 ..........................A............ W..............77-55 ..........................A............. L...............68-79 2008-09............ H............ W..............55-46 ..........................A............ W..............68-59 Dayton (9-13) Year...............H/A/N.......W/L............ Score 1980-81............ N............. L...............70-74 1982-83.............A............. L...............67-78 ......................... N............. L...............69-71 1983-84............ H............. L.............66-103 1984-85.............A............. L...............52-70 ......................... H............. L...............70-79 1985-86.............A............. L...............60-83 ......................... H............. L...............55-78 1986-87.............A............ W..............69-53 1988-89............ H............ W..............61-58 ..........................A............. L...............47-54 1989-90.............A............ W..............63-55 ......................... H............. L.......65-67 (OT) 1990-91.............A............ W..............75-61 ..........................A............. L...............76-82 1991-92.............A............. L...............62-70 ......................... H............ W..............84-78 1992-93.............A............ W..............72-65 ......................... H............ W..............82-71 1993-94............ H............ W..............72-62 1994-95.............A............ W..............58-44 2008-09............ H............. L...............49-69 Detroit (22-31) Year...............H/A/N.......W/L............ Score 1984-85.............A............. L...............55-89 ......................... H............. L...............62-77 1985-86............ H............. L...............58-65 ..........................A............. L...............68-90 1986-87.............A............. L...............68-92 ......................... H............. L...............73-91 1987-88............ H............ W..............88-77 ..........................A............. L...............57-61 1988-87.............A............. L...............64-73 ......................... H............. L...............54-64 1989-90............ H............ W..............88-66 ..........................A............. L...............57-67 1990-91.............A............. L...............66-78 ......................... H............ W..............78-69

1991-92............ H............ W..............81-66 ..........................A............. L...............60-65 1992-93............ H............ W..............82-65 ..........................A............. L...............73-74 1993-94............ H............. L...............56-76 ..........................A............. L...............56-73 1994-95.............A............ W..............71-67 ......................... N............. L...............56-64 1995-96............ H............ W..............88-78 ..........................A............. L...............67-92 1996-97............ H............. L...............58-60 ..........................A............. L...............86-95 1997-98.............A............ W..............76-61 ......................... H............ W............101-65 ......................... H............ W..............71-60 1998-99............ H............ W.......... 116-101 ..........................A............. L...............66-68 ......................... N............. L...............76-93 1999-2000.........A............. L...............64-76 ......................... H............. L...............84-88 2000-01............ H............. L...............55-63 ..........................A............. L...............70-81 2001-02.............A............. L...............68-86 ......................... H............. L...............59-84 2002-03.............A............. L.......79-84 (OT) ......................... H............ W..............57-49 2003-04............ H............. L...............60-66 ..........................A............. L...............49-55 2004-05.............A............ W..............65-45 ......................... H............ W..............59-46 2005-06............ H............. L...............69-71 ..........................A............ W..............71-65 ......................... N............ W..............58-45 2006-07.............A............ W..............59-51 ......................... H............ W..............77-64 2007-08.............A............ W..............72-62 ......................... H............ W..............67-63 2008-09.............A............ W..............71-48 ......................... H............ W..............60-42 Evansville (20-15) Year...............H/A/N.......W/L............ Score 1979-80............ H............ W..............61-46 1980-81.............A............ W..............61-56 1981-82............ H............ W..............63-50 1982-82.............A............. L.......81-83 (OT) 1983-84............ H............ W..............64-63 1984-85............ H............. L...............53-76 ..........................A............. L...............53-70 1985-86.............A............. L...............53-94 ......................... H............. L...............49-69 1986-87............ H............. L...............72-76 ..........................A............. L...............62-69 1987-88.............A............. L...............71-91 ......................... H............ W......84-75 (OT) 1988-89.............A............. L...............55-57 ......................... H............. L...............49-67 1989-90............ H............ W..............71-53 ..........................A............ W..............79-62 1990-91.............A............ W..............75-72 ......................... H............ W..............87-73 ......................... N............ W..............79-67 1991-92............ H............. L...............63-64 ..........................A............ W..............76-67 1992-93.............A............ W..............64-62 ......................... H............ W..............70-57 ......................... N............ W..............79-51 1993-94............ H............ W............109-60 ..........................A............ W..............85-78 2000-01............ H............. L...............54-69 2002-03.............A............. L...............59-74 2003-04............ H............ W..............89-68 2004-05.............A............. L...............52-58 2005-06............ H............ W..............83-78 2006-07.............A............. L...............68-80 2007-08............ H............ W..............81-75 2008-09.............A............ W..............70-52 Green Bay (7-32) Year...............H/A/N.......W/L............ Score 1981-82............ N............ W..............61-56 1994-95.............A............. L...............62-76 ......................... H............. L...............61-62 1995-96............ H............ W..............77-66 ..........................A............. L...............52-67 ......................... N............ W..............56-53 1996-97.............A............. L...............55-65 ......................... H............ W..............72-60 ......................... N............. L...............53-60 1997-98.............A............ W..............67-62 ......................... H............ W..............79-70 ......................... N............. L...............54-61 1998-99............ H............ W..............85-80 ..........................A............. L...............66-75 1999-2000........ H............. L...............52-67 ..........................A............. L...............68-81 2000-01.............A............. L...............61-80 ..........................A............. L...............45-82 ......................... N............. L...............53-64 2001-02............ H............. L...............46-82 ..........................A............. L...............53-89 ......................... N............. L...............43-65 2002-03............ H............. L...............36-75 ..........................A............. L...............48-80 ......................... N............. L...............51-86

2003-04............ H............. L...............53-69 ..........................A............. L...............45-57 ......................... N............. L...............54-65 2004-05............ H............. L...............39-59 ..........................A............. L...............52-70 2005-06.............A............. L...............51-56 ......................... H............. L...............67-79 2006-07............ H............. L...............64-81 ..........................A............. L...............70-84 ..........................A............. L...............64-91 2007-08............ H............. L...............58-73 ..........................A............. L...............59-84 2008-09.............A............. L...............53-58 ......................... H............. L...............64-69 Indiana State (10-9) Year...............H/A/N.......W/L............ Score 1982-83............ H............ W..............58-48 1984-85.............A............. L...............66-81 ......................... H............. L...............57-75 1985-86.............A............. L...............50-58 1986-87.............A............ W..............67-53 ......................... H............. L...............66-76 1987-88.............A............. L...............66-84 1988-89............ H............. L...............59-65 1989-90.............A............ W..............60-54 1990-91............ H............ W..............79-76 1991-92.............A............ W..............83-79 1992-93............ H............ W..............91-68 1993-94.............A............ W..............71-59 1994-95............ H............ W..............88-76 1995-96.............A............ W..............86-66 2002-03............ H............. L.............72-102 2005-06............ N............. L...............72-85 2007-08............ N............ W..............83-70 2008-09............ H............. L...............66-69 IPFW (4-3) Year...............H/A/N.......W/L............ Score 1976-77............ H............. L...............46-64 1983-84.............A............. L...............58-87 2004-05............ H............ W..............62-60 2005-06.............A............ W..............70-60 2006-07.............A............. L...............75-82 2007-08............ H............ W..............70-55 2008-09.............A............ W..............72-56 Kentucky (0-3) Year.............H/A/N...... W/L................Score 1991-92...........A............L................... 75-97 1992-93.......... H............L................... 76-83 2004-05...........A............L................... 44-82 Loyola (37-17) Year...............H/A/N.......W/L............ Score 1982-83............ H............ W..............68-58 1983-84.............A............. L...............73-93 1984-85............ H............. L...............54-77 ..........................A............. L...............74-90 1985-86.............A............. L...............71-88 ......................... H............. L...............65-84 1986-87.............A............. L...............60-83 ......................... H............ W..............86-56 1987-88............ H............ W..............72-68 ..........................A............. L...............53-70 1988-89.............A............. L...............56-75 ......................... H............ W..............70-65 1989-90............ H............ W..............69-62 ..........................A............ W..............82-73 1990-91.............A............. L...............57-78 ......................... H............ W..............69-60 1991-92.............A............. L...............61-64 ......................... H............ W..............74-69 ......................... N............ W..............95-76 1992-93.............A............ W..............76-68 ......................... H............ W..............78-59 1993-94.............A............ W..............75-72 ......................... H............ W..............74-56 1994-95............ H............ W..............84-54 ......................... N............ W..............66-55 1995-96............ H............ W..............88-56 ..........................A............ W..............84-59 1996-97.............A............ W..............75-60 ......................... H............ W..............75-60 1997-98............ H............ W..............91-77 ..........................A............ W..............88-65 1998-99.............A............. L...............54-57 ......................... H............ W..............88-55 ......................... N............ W..............80-54 1999-2000........ H............ W..............96-61 ..........................A............ W..............72-64 2000-01.............A............. L...............66-73 ......................... H............ W..............66-53 2001-02.............A............. L...............51-73 ......................... H............ W..............81-73 2002-03.............A............. L...............58-69 ......................... H............. L...............67-76 2003-04.............A............. L.......85-88 (OT) ......................... H............ W..............76-65 2004-05.............A............ W..............62-55 ......................... H............ W..............63-54 2005-06............ H............ W..............85-72 ..........................A............ W..............82-69 2006-07............ H............ W..............79-73 ..........................A............ W..............71-67

2007-08.............A............ W..............61-50 ......................... H............. L...............64-67 2008-09............ H............ W..............64-45 ..........................A............ W..............71-63 Miami (Ohio) (2-10) Year...............H/A/N.......W/L............ Score 1988-89.............A............. L...............40-60 1989-90............ H............. L...............59-71 1993-94............ H............. L...............66-75 1998-99............ H............ W..............68-58 1999-2000.........A............. L...............92-99 2000-01............ H............. L...............68-83 2001-02.............A............. L...............68-86 2002-03............ H............. L...............61-72 2003-04.............A............. L...............60-65 2004-05............ H............. L...............62-73 2005-06.............A............. L...............72-88 2008-09.............A............ W....86-81 (2OT) Milwaukee (15-18) Year...............H/A/N.......W/L............ Score 1981-82............ N............ W..............77-64 1994-95.............A............ W..............65-46 ......................... H............ W..............81-48 1995-96............ H............ W..............97-67 ..........................A............ W..............87-69 1996-97.............A............ W..............61-44 ......................... H............. L.....91-92 (2OT) 1997-98.............A............. L...............59-61 ......................... H............ W..............75-59 1998-99............ H............ W..............87-69 ..........................A............. L...............63-79 1999-2000........ H............ W..............82-74 ..........................A............. L...............57-71 2000-01.............A............. L...............61-80 ......................... H............. L...............62-67 2001-02............ H............. L...............47-79 ..........................A............. L...............39-70 2002-03............ H............. L...............62-70 ..........................A............. L...............55-68 2003-04.............A............. L...............59-64 ......................... H............ W.......67-61(OT) 2004-05............ H............. L...............49-76 ..........................A............. L...............61-66 2005-06.............A............ W....80-79 (2OT) ......................... H............. L...............62-74 ......................... N............. L...............57-58 2006-07............ H............ W..............81-74 ..........................A............ W..............74-59 2007-08............ H............. L...............50-65 ..........................A............ W..............75-73 2008-09.............A............. L...............58-63 ......................... H............ W......74-71 (OT) ......................... H............. L...............52-53 Northern Iowa (1-0) 1999-2000........ N............ W..............74-58 Saint Louis (6-5) 1985-86.............A............. L...............46-57 1986-87............ H............ W..............79-43 ..........................A............. L...............47-58 1987-88.............A............. L...............54-57 ......................... H............. L...............46-50 1988-89.............A............ W..............77-46 ......................... H............. L...............40-62 1989-90............ H............ W..............85-44 ..........................A............ W..............73-54 1990-91.............A............ W..............88-71 ......................... H............ W..............71-38 Syracuse (First Meeting in Series) UIC (24-17) Year...............H/A/N.......W/L............ Score 1984-85.............A............. L...............50-80 ......................... H............. L...............54-59 1985-86............ H............. L...............63-72 1986-86.............A............. L...............60-62 1987-88............ H............ W..............81-44 1988-89.............A............. L...............58-60 1989-90............ H............ W..............68-45 1994-95.............A............ W..............64-60 ......................... H............ W..............69-61 1995-96............ H............ W..100-88 (2OT) ..........................A............ W..............76-64 1996-97............ H............ W..............85-62 ..........................A............ W..............80-64 1997-98............ H............ W..............85-64 ......................... H............ W..............84-67 ......................... H............ W..............90-65 1998-99.............A............ W..............84-65 ......................... H............ W..............87-43 1999-2000........ H............ W..............79-73 ..........................A............ W..............59-54 ......................... N............. L...............49-59 2000-01.............A............ W..............68-59 ......................... H............. L...............62-72 2001-02.............A............. L...............76-83 ......................... H............. L...............51-60 2002-03............ H............ W..............69-63 ..........................A............. L...............64-82 2003-04............ H............ W..............89-81

..........................A............ W..............67-50 2004-05.............A............. L...............70-74 ......................... H............. L...............67-72 ..........................A............. L...............47-78 2005-06............ H............. L...............64-83 ..........................A............. L...............66-85 2006-07............ H............. L...............64-70 ..........................A............. L...............70-76 ......................... N............ W......88-83 (OT) 2007-08.............A............ W..............72-57 ......................... H............ W..............56-48 2008-09............ H............ W..............58-48 ..........................A............ W..............68-49 Valparaiso (16-5) Year...............H/A/N.......W/L............ Score 1979-80............ H............ W..............76-53 1980-81.............A............ W..............88-64 ..........................A............ W..............81-60 1981-82............ H............ W..............91-36 1982-83.............A............ W..............79-62 1983-84............ H............. L...............35-49 1984-85............ H............ W..............75-68 ......................... H............ W..............86-51 1985-86.............A............ W..............70-68 1986-87............ H............ W..............73-63 1987-88.............A............ W..............80-50 1988-89............ H............ W..............70-58 1989-90.............A............ W..............72-63 1990-91............ H............ W............109-98 2000-01............ N............ W..............67-60 2003-04.............A............. L...............67-74 2004-05............ N............. L...............51-61 2007-08.............A............. L...............69-77 ......................... H............ W..............66-58 2008-09............ H............ W..............77-44 ..........................A............. L...............65-75 Wright State (23-15) Year...............H/A/N.......W/L............ Score 1982-83.............A............ W..............81-62 1983-84............ H............. L...............70-89 1987-88.............A............. L...............56-65 ......................... H............ W..............66-61 1988-89.............A............ W..............70-64 1989-90............ H............ W..............80-53 1990-91.............A............ W..............64-52 1994-95............ H............ W..............69-58 1995-96.............A............. L...............54-66 ......................... H............ W..............95-71 ......................... N............ W..............70-64 1996-97.............A............ W..............72-46 ......................... H............ W..............71-60 1997-98............ H............ W..............72-47 ..........................A............ W..............82-64 1998-99.............A............ W..............78-43 ......................... H............ W..............81-66 1999-2000........ H............. L...............53-66 ..........................A............. L...............53-58 2000-01............ H............ W..............60-56 ..........................A............. L...............56-68 2001-02.............A............. L...............74-77 ......................... H............. L...............72-77 ......................... N............ W..............74-61 2002-03............ H............. L...............65-82 ..........................A............. L...............63-55 2003-04............ H............ W..............69-64 ..........................A............ W..............50-43 2004-05.............A............. L.......59-60 (OT) ......................... H............. L...............59-74 2005-06.............A............ W..............78-56 ......................... H............ W..............71-67 2006-07.............A............. L...............71-76 ......................... H............ W..............68-56 2007-08.............A............. L...............65-70 ......................... H............. L...............60-65 2008-09.............A............ W..............46-41 ......................... H............ W..............58-45 Youngstown State (13-5) Year...............H/A/N.......W/L............ Score 2001-02.............A............. L...............67-75 ......................... H............. L...............52-62 2002-03.............A............. L...............69-72 ......................... H............. L.......74-80 (OT) ......................... N............ W..............77-71 2003-04.............A............ W..............55-45 ......................... H............ W..............79-45 2004-05............ H............ W..............67-54 ..........................A............ W..............72-61 2005-06............ H............ W..............78-55 ..........................A............. L...............63-71 2006-07.............A............ W..............80-56 ......................... H............ W..............59-45 ......................... H............ W..............77-60 2007-08............ H............ W..............63-48 ..........................A............ W..............61-60 2008-09............ H............ W..............84-50 ..........................A............ W..............61-42

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