2009 Eastern Kentucky University Soccer Guide by EKU Sports

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents GENERAL INFORMATION Quick Facts .......................................................................................................1 Eastern Kentucky University.................................................................... 2-3 President Doug Whitlock .............................................................................. 4 Director of Athletics Mark Sandy ................................................................ 5 COLONEL COACHING STAFF Head Coach Lindsay Basalyga .................................................................. 6-7 Assistant Coach Deb Benakis ........................................................................8 THE 2009 COLONELS 2009 Roster .......................................................................................................9 2009 Outlook ............................................................................................ 10-11 Jessica Goshert ............................................................................................. 12 Eva Hollenberg ............................................................................................. 13 Lauren Imsande............................................................................................ 14 Maddy Shumaker......................................................................................... 15 Ashley Green ................................................................................................ 16 Alex Hartwick............................................................................................... 17 Stephanie Lynch ............................................................................................18 Carly Muller ...................................................................................................19 Courtney Nestor ............................................................................................20 Alex Raich ......................................................................................................21 Heather Bruce ................................................................................................22 Jessie DaPisa ..................................................................................................23 Stephanie Murray..........................................................................................24 Jessica Reed ....................................................................................................25 Emma Werner ................................................................................................26 Katie Collar ....................................................................................................27 Lauren Fant ....................................................................................................28 Alex Hess........................................................................................................29 Deja Tennon ...................................................................................................30 Chelsea Walter ...............................................................................................31 Hayley Wright ...............................................................................................32

Quick Facts UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Location ................................................................................... Richmond, Ky. Founded..................................................................................................... 1906 Enrollment.............................................................................................. 16,500 Nickname .................................................. Colonels (not “Lady Colonels”) Colors ............................................................................... Maroon and White Aﬃliation ........................................................................... NCAA Division I Conference .................................................................................. Ohio Valley Home Field/Capacity ............................................. EKU Soccer Field (600) President ......................................................................... Dr. Doug Whitlock Director of Athletics ....................................................................Mark Sandy Athletics Department Phone.................................................. (859) 622-2120 TEAM INFORMATION 2008 Record ...............................................................................................8-8-3 2008 Conference Record/Finish ......................................................... 5-3/2nd Home/Away Record ......................................................................3-3-1/5-5-1 Letterwinners Returning/Lost ............................................................... 15/10 Starters Returning/Lost .............................................................................. 9/2 Newcomers ......................................................................................................7

EASTERN KENTUCKY WOMEN’S SOCCER 2008 Statistics .................................................................................................33 All-Time Results ............................................................................................34 All-Time Roster ............................................................................................ 35 All-Time Awards .......................................................................................... 36 Record Books .................................................................................................37 In the Community ........................................................................................ 38 On the Road .................................................................................................. 39 2009 Opponents ...................................................................................... 40-41 Athletics Administration ........................................................................ 42-43 Athletic Support Services ....................................................................... 44-45 Staﬀ Directory ................................................................................................46 City of Richmond ..........................................................................................47 EKU Soccer Field ...........................................................................................48

SOCCER COACHING STAFF Head Coach ........................................................................ Lindsay Basalyga Alma Mater ................................................................................ Maryland ‘01 Overall Record (Yrs.) ................................................................... 17-45-9 (4) School Record (Yrs.)...................................................................... 17-45-9 (4) Office Phone ............................................................................. (859) 622-1245 Email ................................................................... lindsay.basalyga@eku.edu Assistant Coach .......................................................................... Deb Benakis Alma Mater .............................................................................. Iowa State ‘05 Office Phone ..............................................................................(859) 622-6815 Email .................................................................... deborah.benakis@eku.edu ATHLETIC PUBLIC RELATIONS Asst. Director/Soccer Contact ....................................................... Steve Fohl Office Phone ..............................................................................(859) 622-1253 Office Fax .................................................................................. (859) 622-5108 Email ............................................................................... steve.fohl@eku.edu Website...........................................................................www.ekusports.com Director of APR ....................................................................... Michael Clark Office Phone ............................................................................. (859) 622-6170 Email ......................................................................... michael.clark@eku.edu

Credits Writing, Editing and Design: Steve Fohl, Asst. Dir. of Athletic Public Relations using Adobe InDesign CS4 and Adobe Photoshop CS4 Editorial Assistance: Simon Gray, Mike Clark, Kevin Britton, Kara Kovert Photography: Chris Radcliﬀe, George Terrizzi, Steve Fohl, Ron Osborne, Ohio Valley Conference Special Thanks: Mike Clark, Kevin Britton, Kara Kovert, Simon Gray, Stephanie Parke, Dana Daughetee, the EKU coaching staﬀ

Mailing Address EKU Athletic Public Relations 521 Lancaster Ave. Alumni Coliseum 115 Richmond, KY 40475

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THE UNIVERSITY EKU’s aviation program, the only university-based program in Kentucky, returned to Madison County Airport in 2008. Students have the opportunity to use two new Diamond DA-20 trainers, the same aircraft used by the U.S. Air Force Academy for beginning flight instruction.

Eastern Kentucky University’s Army ROTC Program ranked among the nation’s best in the 2007 Leadership Development and Assessment Course (LDAC). Among 132 institutions in the Eastern Region, EKU tied for first in basic rifle marksmanship, tied for second in peer evaluations, ranked 13th on the Army physical fitness test and 23rd in land navigation. In overall leadership, EKU ranked 13th and earned an excellent rating. EKU scored above the national average in every category. Eastern’s Fitness and Wellness Center opened in the fall of 2004 and features stateof-the-art equipment which is available free of cost for all EKU students. Included in the center is a 10,000-square foot weight area, a four-lane indoor track, two multi-purpose gyms, a climbing wall, locker and shower facilities and a lounge area.

Phase 1 of the University’s New Science Building, comprising 174,195 square feet at a cost of approximately $64 million, is expected to open for classes in the Fall 2011 semester. The first phase will house the Departments of Chemistry and Physics & Astronomy as well as science education (for the Department of Curriculum and Instruction) classrooms and laboratories.

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THE CAMPUS BEAUTIFUL

Eastern Kentucky oďŹ&#x20AC;ers 168 degree programs including a bachelor of science degree in apparel design and merchandising. Easternâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Program of Distinction is its College of Justice and Safety, which attracts students from all over the world.

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EKU PRESIDENT Dr. Doug Whitlock Title: University President Year at EKU: Third year Alma Mater: Eastern Kentucky, 1965, ’66

Dr. Doug Whitlock’s love affair with Eastern began when he arrived on his hometown campus as a first-generation undergraduate student in 1961. It continued unabated throughout a 38-year career in various administrative and teaching roles at EKU, including a five-year stint as Vice President for Administrative Affairs, from 1998-2003. His last three years of service were as a half-time faculty member in the Department of Computer Science. As he addressed faculty and staff at a campus-wide convocation on Aug. 15, 2007, just two days after being named President for the interim, Dr. Whitlock recalled the tremendous difference the institution he cherishes has made in his own life. (The Eastern faculty) “largely made me what I was then and am now,” he said.

“I will admit to you that I love Eastern, and when my service in the presidency is finished, if I have helped more of you love her too, then I will have done my job.” – President Whitlock – On Oct. 22, 2007, the interim label was removed and now, as EKU’s 11th President, Dr. Whitlock is devoted to upholding the rich tradition of his alma mater while guiding her to even greater heights of excellence. After earning two degrees from Eastern – a bachelor’s degree in history and social science in 1965 and a master’s degree in history a year later – Dr. Whitlock earned his doctoral degree in higher education from the University of Kentucky in 1981.

In February 2009, Dr. Whitlock was on hand at the State Capitol to announce the partnership between Eastern Kentucky University and General Atomics to examine the potential for a cellulose-derived biodiesel fuel industry in Kentucky.

After two years of active duty with the U.S. Army, Dr. Whitlock returned to Eastern in 1968 to serve as Director of Publications. Three years later, he was named Director of Public Information. In 1976, he was tapped by President J.C. Powell to serve as Executive Assistant to the President, continuing in that role through the administration of President Hanly Funderburk. As Vice President for Administrative Affairs, Dr. Whitlock was responsible for Facilities Services, Public Safety, Information Technology and Delivery Systems, Media Resources, and University Farms. For a portion of his tenure, he also served as the institution’s chief financial officer. Dr. Whitlock has long been an active participant in community life, serving since 1999 on the Madison County School Board, including two terms as chair. He also has served as a consultant with the Kentucky School Boards Association. He is an Elder and past board chair in the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He and his wife, Joanne, have been married 39 years and have two grown children, Robert and Janet. At his first convocation as President, Dr. Whitlock offered faculty and staff one gauge by which his stint as President may be judged: “I will admit to you that I love Eastern, and when my service in the presidency is finished, if I have helped more of you love her too, then I will have done my job.”

Did You Know … … Dr. Whitlock holds two degrees from Eastern Kentucky University – a bachelor’s degree in history and social science as well as a master’s degree in history.

EKU President Dr. Doug Whitlock and his wife, Joanne.

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DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS Mark Sandy

2008-09 EKU Athletics Highlights • 40 student-athletes earn their collegiate diploma • Women’s soccer captures its fourth-straight OVC sportsmanship award • Women’s tennis qualifies for the NCAA tournament for the very first time • Men’s and women’s cross country each capture the OVC title for the third straight year • Football reaches the NCAA FCS playoﬀs for a record 19th time • Softball player Shyenne Hussey earns All-OVC accolades for the third consecutive season • Men’s basketball player Mike Rose leads the nation in threepoint shooting at 48.1 percent • Trey Bowling (men’s golf) and Joseph Maina (men’s track & field) each qualify for the NCAA championships

Title: Director of Athletics Year at EKU: Fifth year Alma Mater: Concord College, 1974

In four years under Mark Sandy’s guidance as Director of Athletics at Eastern Kentucky University, the Colonels have enjoyed success at both the national and conference levels while also achieving in the classroom. During the 2008-09 school year, the Colonels captured their first OVC Institutional Sportsmanship Award, while four sports won their respective league championships – men’s cross country, women’s cross country, football, and women’s tennis. In addition, the football and women’s tennis teams earned a spot in their respective sport’s NCAA championships. Individually, two studentUnder Sandy’s guidance, Eastern Kentucky completed three athletes qualified for national postseason tournaments and several facility upgrades within the last year. Synthetic turf replaced the Colonels received OVC Player of the Year honors. natural grass football field at Roy Kidd Stadium. Gertrude Hood “Success can be defined in many terms throughout the vast Field, the home for EKU softball, underwent a series of improveenterprise known as collegiate athletics,” Sandy said. “Team acments which included a new scoreboard and a new backstop. complishments and individual honors just begin to tell the story of Finally, the Colonel Golf and Learning Center opened for business what I am most proud of after my fourth year as EKU’s Direcnext to Arlington Golf Course in the middle of June. tor of Athletics. Success is our Alumni Coliseum received student-athletes developing into “Our department’s goal is to create a student-athlete a facility enhancement in the contributing members of society. summer of 2006 with a newly experience worthy of the proud EKU tradition. We Success is our coaching staﬀ and branded court and scoreboards, intend to win with class, achieve success in the class- while a new series of athletics their dedication to our studentathletes.” room, and strive for NCAA postseason competition in marks were created and unveiled In the most recent NCAA in April 2006. In December 2005, every sport.” Academic Progress Report (APR) the University and department – Mark Sandy – released in the spring of 2009, of athletics announced the creEastern Kentucky boasted several ation of an Athletics Hall of Fame quality rankings. Four EKU programs – football, men’s golf, to commemorate distinguished individuals and teams on their women’s golf, and men’s tennis – either met or exceeded the naaccomplishments and contributions to the tradition of Colonel tional average in the multi-year APR, a measure of eligibility and athletics. retention of scholarship student-athletes. Meanwhile, football’s On May 31, 2005, EKU announced the hiring of Mark Sandy multi-year APR score of 968 was the highest among all Division I as Director of Athletics. Prior to Eastern Kentucky, Sandy served institutions in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the Ohio Valas senior associate athletics director for external operations at the ley Conference. Men’s cross country, men’s tennis, and women’s University of Richmond for five years. golf received perfect scores of 1,000 on the APR for the 2007-08 While at Richmond, Sandy secured commitments of more than academic year. nine million dollars toward a $20 million Spider athletics campaign, and increased giving by 94 percent, while serving as an administrator for the men’s and women’s basketball programs. From 1997 to 2000, Sandy served as associate athletics director at Miami (Ohio) University, where he was responsible for marketing and major gifts. He began his career as a high school mathematics and history teacher, in addition to coaching basketball and baseball, and went on to serve as an assistant basketball coach at the University of Evansville, Wake Forest University and Virginia Military Institute. Upon being hired, Sandy vowed that his priority would always be to enhance the student-athlete experience, adding that increasing financial resources through fund-raising, ticket sales and corporate partnerships would also be a focal point of the eﬀort. Sandy was an all-conference baseball player and captain of the basketball team at Concord College in West Virginia, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in 1974. He went on to earn a master’s of education degree from Lynchburg College. The women’s tennis team earned its first-ever trip to the NCAA championships He and his wife, Kitty, have two children, Kraig and Madison.

after going undefeated against OVC opponents in the spring of 2009.

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HEAD COACH

Lindsay Basalyga Title: Head Coach Year at EKU: Fifth Season Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio Alma Mater: Maryland, 2001 After four years of building the Eastern Kentucky University women’s soccer program from the ground up, Lindsay Basalyga enters her fifth season as head coach having firmly entrenched the Colonels into the upper echelon of the Ohio Valley Conference. Hired as the program’s inaugural head coach in 2005, Basalyga has helmed Eastern Kentucky soccer since its infancy. Following three years of a rugged assimilation into Division I soccer, the Colonels turned the proverbial corner in 2008 when Basalyga led the team to a 5-3 conference record and into the OVC Tournament – for the first time ever – as the two seed. With nine of 11 starters suiting up again this year, including three All-OVC performers, and a balanced and talented recruiting crop, Basalyga has put the pieces in place for EKU soccer to enjoy long term success and expectations are high heading into the 2009 campaign. “Sure, expectations are publicly higher this year than in the past,” Basalyga said. “But our goals within the team have always been that lofty. We wouldn’t be where we are now if we hadn’t held ourselves to such high expectations in the past.” Basalyga’s 2008 squad was defined by an unbending defense and an opportunistic oﬀense. The Colonel backline recorded a program-record and OVC-leading eight shutouts and allowed only 19 goals in 19 games last year. Sophomore goalkeeper Stephanie Lynch led the OVC with a .864 save percentage while ranking second with 114 saves and third with a 0.95 goals against average. The Colonels’ success last season was legitimized by weekly and postseason recognition. Kayla Swearingen was named CoOVC Oﬀensive Player of the Year while two Colonels were named

first team All-OVC (Maddy Shumaker and Heather Bruce) and three Colonels (Swearingen, Laura Caldon and Stephanie Lynch) earned second team All-OVC honors. Meanwhile, five Colonels (Lynch twice, Caldon, Eva Hollenberg, Gabriella Wolf and Lauren Imsande) earned OVC Oﬀensive or Defensive Player of the week honors throughout the season, and Shumaker and Stephanie Murray were named to the OVC All-Tournament team following postseason play. In just four years, Basalyga has coached 10 All-OVC performers, as current Colonels Jessica Goshert and Carly Muller were named second team All-OVC in 2007, Georgia Koromelas was named to the OVC All-Newcomer team in 2006 and Christina Graul and Janine Davie were named to the second team All-OVC and the OVC All-Newcomer team, respectively, in 2005. On top of their on-field accolades, Basalyga’s teams at EKU have also thrived oﬀ the field. Basalyga was recently bestowed with EKU’s prestigious Coaches Academic Enhancement Award for the second consecutive year, given annually to the coach who most honors their commitment to recruiting dedicated student -athletes and placing a high emphasis on academics within their program. Since she started the Colonel soccer program in 2005, Basalyga has coached three OVC Medal of Honor Winners, seven Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society inductees, 20 Presidential Scholars and 44 Colonel Scholars. The Basalyga-led Colonels have also been awarded the coveted OVC Team Sportsmanship award for four years running, meaning every year of the award’s existence. “It is a huge honor to be recognized by OVC players and

Basalyga won the EKU Coaches Academic Enhancement Award for the second straight year in 2008.

In just the fourth year of the program’s existence, Basalyga led Eastern Kentucky into the OVC Tournament as the two seed in 2008. 6

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Lindsay Basalyga

Get to Know Lindsay Basalyga... One interesting fact about Lindsay: She was a highly advanced tap dancer for seven years

Three things on Lindsay’s Bucket List: Win a national championship, go on an African safari and attend a major sporting event in every sport

Favorite on-field memory from last year: Watching penalty kicks against UT Martin in the OVC Tournament

One thing Lindsay would bring from her hometown to Richmond: LaRosa’s Pizza

What is currently playing on Lindsay’s iPod: Brett Dennen

Lindsay’s pregame superstitions: Drink a soy latte and kick Deb’s butt in soccer tennis

What business would Lindsay most like to see come to the new Richmond Centre: Coldstone Creamery

Biggest highlight of EKU career: Tying her alma mater, Maryland, in `07

If Lindsay could have dinner with three people, they would be: The oﬃciating crew the night before every conference game

Lindsay’s favorite inspirational quote: “Have fun and don’t do drugs.” - Her Dad

coaches with the Sportsmanship Award for the fourth consecutive A four-year letterwinner on the University of Maryland womyear,” Basalyga said. “I am certainly proud of how our players en’s soccer team, Basalyga helped the Terrapins advance to the NCAA College Cup in four consecutive seasons. The three-year continue to represent themselves and the university in a competistarter tallied eight goals, nine assists and 25 points throughout tive, yet professional, manner in and out of the conference.” her career. Basalyga’s fresh, innovative take on coaching soccer extends During her senior campaign, Basalyga set the school record to recruiting as well, where she looks for players who want to be for most goals (four) and most points (nine) in an NCAA Toura part of an exciting program on the rise. Because she is looking nament. As a senior, Basalyga, who was recruited by former for a certain type of player, Basalyga allows current Colonels to U.S. women’s national team coach April Heinrichs prior to her be very involved in the recruiting process and voice their opindeparture to the University of ions about whether or not a Virginia, helped lead the team prospective recruit would fit in “Sure, expectations are publicly higher this year than in to a program-best 4-3-1 mark the system. “It’s my job, as head coach, the past. But our goals within the team have always been in the ACC and a second-place to project whether or not a that lofty. We wouldn’t be where we are now if we hadn’t finish. Basalyga was an all-city player fits into our system held ourselves to such high expectations in the past.” and all-league player at Turpin on the field,” Basalyga said. - Lindsay Basalyga High School and spent four “Once they arrive on campus, years with the Olympic Dehowever, it’s the player’s job to velopment Region II team. In close the deal.” addition, she attended U.S. youth national training camp on three Basalyga also stays involved in soccer outside of EKU, as she different occasions. is a regional staff member for the Region 2 Olympic Development Her father, John, is beginning his seventh season as the men’s Program this year. soccer coach at Northern Kentucky University. Before NKU, he Prior to Eastern Kentucky, Basalyga spent four years working coached the boy’s soccer team at Basalyga’s high school alma with the University of Toledo women’s soccer team. Basalyga mater for 24 years. joined the Rockets’ staff in 2001 as a graduate assistant and, two The Cincinnati, Ohio native received her bachelor’s degree years later, was promoted to the top assistant position. While in art studio from Maryland in 2001 and later earned a master’s at Toledo, Basalyga aided in all aspects of the program, gaining degree in recreation and leisure studies from Toledo. experience in field coaching, implementing of practice plans and She is the daughter of John and Linda Basalyga and has one recruiting. The Rockets’ 2004 recruiting class was nationally recogbrother, Ryan (27), and one sister, Courtney (26). nized, ranking 14th in the Great Lakes Region.

Basalyga’s 2008 squad set program records in wins (eight) and shutouts (eight).

Emotions ran high as Basalyga watched her first first-ever ever senior class take the field field for the last time in 2008. 7

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ASSISTANT cOACH

Deb Benakis Title: Assistant Coach Year at EKU: Second Season Hometown: St. Charles, Ill. Alma Mater: Iowa State, 2005 Deb Benakis is entering her second season as an assistant women’s soccer coach at Eastern Kentucky University. She arrived at EKU from the Northwest Missouri State women’s soccer program, where she served two years as a graduate assistant. Benakis’ influence on the women’s soccer program at EKU was felt immediately. In just her first season at the school, The St. Charles, Ill. native helped lead the Colonels to their first ever appearance in the OVC Tournament and set numerous team records along the way, including wins (eight) and shutouts (eight). Because she is a defensive-minded coach, Benakis is the perfect complement to head coach Lindsay Basalyga’s attack-oriented ideas. With Benakis on staff, the Colonels can hold more effective split training sessions in which Benakis works with the backline and Basalyga with the attackers. “Deb brings a great balance to our program not only on the field but off the field as well,” Basalyga said. “Although we have very different personalities, we share similar philosophies on how the game should be played and coached which makes communicating with the team much easier. Her addition to the staff last year definitely had a huge impact on our success in the 2008 season.” Benakis stays active in local soccer outside of EKU as well. She is the Director of Coaching for the Madison United Soccer Club in Richmond, and she coached on the Kentucky Olympic Development Program staff in 2008. Before her two years as a graduate assistant at Northwest Missouri State, Benakis was a two-year captain on Iowa State’s women’s soccer team, where she played from 2002-05. At Iowa State, she started all 79 games of her career as a Cyclone, and in 2005, participated in the NCAA women’s soccer tournament. Before arriving at Iowa State, Benakis was a winner on sev-

eral diﬀerent levels. From 1999-2001, she played for the Illinois Olympic Development Program, a feeder system for the US men’s and women’s national teams. From 1999-2000, Benakis played on the Region 2 Regional Pool. In club soccer, she was an Illinois State Cup Champion in 2001 and 2002, while playing for the Eclipse Soccer Club. In high school, she fared just as well, helping her squad win the Illinois high school soccer state championship in 1999 and 2000.

Get to Know Deb Benakis... Favorite oﬀ-field memory from last year: Lake Cumberland trip during preseason What is currently playing on Deb’s iPod: Matt Nathanson What business would Deb most like to see come to the new Richmond Centre: Trader Joe’s If Deb could have dinner with three people, they would be: David Beckham, President Obama and Lance Armstrong Three things on Deb’s Bucket List: Go to a Manchester United game at Old Traﬀord, hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and see the Counting Crows live One thing Deb would bring from her hometown to Richmond: The bike trails Deb’s pregame superstitions: She can’t wear the same clothes as Lindsay Deb’s favorite inspirational quote: “Wherever you go, go with all your heart.”

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2009 Roster Alpha Roster No. 9 4 12 8 29 13 23 2 15 3 00 10 22 16 5 17 21 20 6 1 28

Name Heather Bruce Katie Collar Jessie DaPisa (DA-peeza) Lauren Fant Jessica Goshert Ashley Green Alex Hartwick Alex Hess Eva Hollenberg Lauren Imsande (IM-sandy) Stephanie Lynch Carly Muller Stephanie Murray Courtney Nestor Alex Raich Jessica Reed Maddy Shumaker (SHOE-mocker) Deja Tennon (DAY-ja TIN-un) Chelsea Walter Emma Werner Hayley Wright

Pos. MF MF MF F D MF F D D F GK MF D MF MF MF D F F GK D

Numerical Roster No. 00 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 12 13 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 28 29

Name Stephanie Lynch Emma Werner Alex Hess Lauren Imsande Katie Collar Alex Raich Chelsea Walter Lauren Fant Heather Bruce Carly Muller Jessie DaPisa Ashley Green Eva Hollenberg Courtney Nestor Jessica Reed Deja Tennon Maddy Shumaker Stephanie Murray Alex Hartwick Hayley Wright Jessica Goshert

Pos. GK GK D F MF MF F F MF MF/F MF MF D MF MF F D D F D D

Class Jr. So. Fr. Sr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. So. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. So. Fr. Sr. So. Jr. Fr. Sr.

Ht. 5-4 5-8 5-9 5-3 5-6 5-1 5-5 5-5 5-3 5-4 5-8 5-4 5-6 5-8 5-4 5-3 5-1 5-7 5-8 5-6 5-9

Hometown/Previous School Goshen, Ky./North Oldham Maineville, Ohio/Kings Overland Park, Kan./Blue Valley North Dearborn, Mich./Dearborn Calgary, Alberta/Central Memorial Overland Park, Kan./Blue Valley North South Riding, Va./Freedom Rochester Hills, Mich./Rochester Hills Kitchener, Ontario/Cameron Heights Collegiate Westerville, Ohio/Westerville Central Arlington Heights, Ill./Rolling Meadows Loveland, Ohio/Milford Fairfax Station, Va./Hayfield Secondary New Lennox, Ill./Lincoln-Way Central Valparaiso, Ind./Valparaiso Centerville, Ohio/Centerville West Chester, Ohio/Lakota East Whitby, Ontario/Trinity College School Granite City, Ill./Granite City Senior Murray, Ky./Murray Indianapolis, Ind./Pike

Head Coach: Lindsay Basalyga (Maryland `01) - Fifth Year Assistant Coaches: Deb Benakis (Iowa State `05) - Second Year

Class

Seniors (4) - Goshert, Hollenberg, Imsande, Shumaker Juniors (6) - Green, Hartwick, Lynch, Muller, Nestor, Raich Sophomores (4) - Bruce, DaPisa, Murray, Reed Freshmen (7) - Collar, Fant, Hess, Tennon, Walter, Werner, Wright

by Position

by State

(or Province)

Goalkeepers (2) - Lynch, Werner

Alberta (1) - Collar

Defenders (6) - Goshert, Hess, Hollenberg, Murray, Shumaker, Wright

Illinois (3) - DaPisa, Hartwick, Nestor Indiana (2) - Goshert

Midfielders (8) - Bruce, Collar, DaPisa, Green, Muller, Nestor, Raich, Reed

Kansas (2) - Hess, Raich

Forwards (5) - Fant, Hartwick, Imsande, Tennon, Walter

Michigan (2) - Fant, Imsande

Kentucky (2) - Lynch, Wright

Ohio (5) - Green, Muller, Shumaker, Tennon, Werner Ontario (2) - Bruce, Murray Virginia (2) - Hollenberg, Walter

The Colonels scored a program-record 20 goals in 2008.

Sophomore Jessica Reed led the Colonels with three assists during her rookie campaign. 9

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2009 Outlook 2008 will forever be remembered as the breakout season for the Eastern Kentucky University women’s soccer program. In just their fourth year of existence, and after three seasons of a rugged assimilation into Division I soccer, the Colonels recorded eight shutouts, earned six OVC player of the week honors, placed five student-athletes on All-OVC teams, boasted the Co-OVC Offensive Player of the Year and entered the 2008 OVC Tournament - for the first time ever - as the two seed. Head coach Lindsay Basalyga thinks her team belongs in the upper echelon of the OVC, and she doesn’t expect the Colonels to fade back into obscurity after one fluke season. “We never want to regress and we’re always looking for ways to improve,” Basalyga said. “The seniors want to leave their own legacy. Years from now, they don’t want to say, ‘Hey, guess what I did my junior year.’” The Colonels have some shoes to fill, especially in the offensive attack. Gone are Kayla Swearingen, who left EKU as the program’s all-time leading scorer and crowned her storied career with a Co-OVC Offensive Player of the Year award, and Laura Caldon, whose legend rests primarily in clutch play after she scored three straight game winners against conference opponents to put EKU in position to receive a first round bye in the tournament. Basalyga, however, is confident her current players will rise to the occasion. “We lost some special players and, as far as numbers go, we have some holes to fill,” Basalyga said. “But we have the personnel to step up to the challenge and fill the roles in the attack.” Other than Swearingen and Caldon, the nucleus of the 2008 OVC Tournament team returns intact, including the Colonels’ veteran-laden and oftentimes immovable backline. Seniors Maddy Shumaker (2008 first team All-OVC), Jessica Goshert (2007 second team All-OVC) and Eva Hollenberg (OVC Defensive Player of the Week for the week of October 7) and sophomore Stephanie Murray (2008 OVC All-Tournament Team) combined with junior goalkeeper Stephanie Lynch (2008 second team All-OVC) to record a program-record and OVC-leading eight shutouts last season while stifling their opponents to only 19 goals in 19 games. With nine of 11 starters and three of five All-OVC performers returning to a team that went 5-3 in the OVC last year, expectations are undoubtedly high for the Colonel soccer program heading into the 2009 season.

Kayla Swearingen’s header proved to be the game-winner against SIU Edwardsville. Or was it Jessica Goshert’s header? You decide.

“Sure, expectations are publicly higher this year than in the past,” Basalyga said. “But our goals within the team have always been that lofty. We wouldn’t be where we are now if we hadn’t held ourselves to such high expectations in the past.”

Goalkeepers Lynch started every game last year for the Colonels and performed admirably throughout her sophomore season. The Goshen, Ky. native had a part in all eight of EKU’s shutouts, as evidenced by her OVC-best .864 save percentage. She also ranked second in the conference in saves (114) and third in goals-against average (0.95) en route to being named second-team All-OVC at the conclusion of the regular season. Lynch was named OVC Goalkeeper of the Week twice during the season – first on Sept. 7 after recording a season-high 11 saves at Fresno State and then blanking San Francisco two days later during a 1-0 EKU win, and second during the final week of the regular season when she recorded consecutive shutouts to help lead the Colonels to a second seed in the OVC Tournament. Lynch will be pushed by redshirt freshman Emma Werner. Werner was a four-year varsity player at Kings High School in Maineville, Ohio and, as a senior in 2007, had just one goal scored on her all year. “Both keepers have to look at themselves as starters,” Basalyga said. “We don’t have a starting goalkeeper currently. It will be whoever is the most consistent and whoever is making the saves come game day.”

Defenders The Colonels’ backline was probably their strongest unit last season. EKU’s defense stifled opponents all year, but especially down the stretch when the Colonels allowed only three goals in their last six matches (and all three of those goals came in a 3-1 loss to top rated Murray State). The steady backline consistently kept the opportunistic Colonel oﬀense within striking distance of teams. Unfortunately for OVC opponents, nearly every player from that backline is in uniform again this season. “Cleary the backline has been working together for a while now and is fairly in sync,” Basalyga said. “Our defense is our most solid line as far as not having to replace players.” Shumaker emerged as the vocal leader of the defense in 2008. Sophomore Heather Bruce

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The Colonels came together as a team before a shootout with UT Martin in the OVC Tournament last year.

dynamic play from them as far as linking our backs with our front runners and controlling the middle of the field. We need more playmaking from our midfielders.”

Forwards

If any position was hit hard by graduation after 2008, it was the forward position. Departed players Swearingen and Caldon scored nine of EKU’s 20 goals last season. Midfielders However, because the Colonels are so deep elsewhere, Basalyga has the luxury of being able to move certain players up to the EKU also returns an array of veteran midfielders for the 2009 frontline. For instance, more offensive minded midfielders such as season, including the Colonels’ other first team All-OVC selection Bruce and Muller might see extensive time at the forward position from a year ago, sophomore Heather Bruce. in 2009. Bruce turned heads during her first season in Richmond by Senior Lauren Imsande is the most experienced forward on the scoring three goals, all of which were game-winners. The Kitchroster. Imsande led the Colonels with three goals as a sophomore ener, Ontario native notched her first game-winner in the Coloin 2007 and, last year, became nels’ 1-0 road victory over the first Colonel ever to be San Francisco. Her final two named OVC Offensive Player of “This is the smallest, yet easily the most complete roster game-winning goals came during the conference season we’ve ever had. Coming up with a starting lineup for every the Week after her game winner against Chattanooga. and helped propel EKU to game is going to be a challenge for the coaches. And that’s In terms of strictly numbers, a second seed in the OVC junior Alex Hartwick is the a good problem for coaches to have.” Tournament. most productive forward return- Lindsay Basalyga Bruce will be flanked by a ing from last season. Hartwick cast of experienced players in has quietly scored six goals in 2009. Juniors Ashley Green, her career – three in both of her first two seasons – and is on pace who has started every game of her Colonel career, Carly Muller, to break the EKU career mark held by Swearingen. a 2007 second team All-OVC selection, Alex Raich, who paced the Sophomore Jessie DaPisa, who saw action in 11 games last team with three goals in 2007, and Courtney Nestor, who notched season and started two of them, will also see playing time at the her first career assist against conference foe Austin Peay last forward position in 2009. season, all bring something different to the table and will provide Freshmen Lauren Fant, of Rochester Hills, Mich., Deja Tennon, veteran stature at the position throughout the year. of Centerville, Ohio and Chelsea Walter, of South Riding, Va., will Sophomore Jessica Reed, meanwhile, showed flashes of brilbe expected to contribute to the offensive attack immediately. liance during her first year at EKU and will look to build upon her “We are replacing some special offensive players from last team-best three assists from last season. year,” Basalyga said. “But we’ll be deeper in the attack in 2009. Freshmen Katie Collar, of Calgary, Alberta and Alex Hess, of Overland Park, Kan., are expected to provide depth at the position We’ll have more options in terms of personnel this season.” Overall, a new sense of depth seems to be the 2009 team’s calland even compete for starting spots. ing card heading into the season. In spite of the obvious talent at the position, Basalyga wants to “This is the smallest, yet easily the most complete roster we’ve see her midfielders be more assertive and produce more scoring ever had,” Basalyga said. “Players one through 21 are competing opportunities for the frontline. for playing time at practice. Coming up with a starting lineup for “We return a lot of midfielders who understand their roles in every game is going to be a challenge for the coaches. And that’s a our system,” Basalyga said. “However, we’re looking for more good problem for coaches to have.” 11

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Jessica Goshert Year: Senior Ht.: 5-9 Position: Defender Hometown: Indianapolis, Ind. Prev. School: Pike H.S.

2008 (Junior): A dominant defender for the Colonels over the past two seasons … played in all 19 games and started all but one of them … played 1,658 minutes during the season, second most on the team … recorded her first career assist in dramatic fashion, setting up Kayla Swearingen for the game-winning header against SIU Edwardsville in the rain on October 24.

Get to Know Jessica Goshert... One interesting fact about Jessica: Her appendix burst when she was 14 years old and she had to have it removed Favorite on-field memory from last year: Making it to the OVC Tournament for the first time in program history

2007 (Sophomore): A 2007 second team All-OVC selection … a durable and oftentimes dominating defender … appeared in all 18 games and started 17 of them … played all 90 minutes of most games for the Colonels … scored on a header against Jacksonville State (10/14) … attempted five shots on the season.

Favorite oﬀ-field memory from last year: Travelling to California and visiting Alcatraz in San Francisco What is currently playing on Jessica’s iPod: “Trick’n” by T-Pain and Mullage

2006 (Freshman): Started 12 of the 14 games she appeared

What business would Jessica most like to see come to the new Richmond Centre: Panera Bread

ACADEMIC: OVC Medal of Honor … a Colonel Scholar

If Jessica could have dinner with three people, they would be: My grandpa, Michelle Akers and Oprah

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… President’s List for three semesters … Dean’s List for four semesters … a Presidential Scholar … member of Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society.

The actress that would play Jessica in a movie about Jessica: Blake Lively The song Jessica listens to before every game: “Till I Collapse” by Eminem

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned four varsity letters … honored to 2005 all-county and all-district teams … three-time all-conference selection … selected to the 2005 ICGSA all-state first team … selected to the 2005 Academic All-State Team ... earned ScholarAthlete honors as a junior and senior … served as team captain for two years … led team in scoring as a senior ... received team’s Mental Attitude Award … participated in the 2005 Indiana AllStar Tournament … played for the club team FC Pride.

Jessica’s favorite inspirational quote: “Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they’ve been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It’s an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It’s a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.”

PERSONAL: Born Sept. 8, 1987 … daughter of Robert and Linda Goshert … major is biology.

Goshert’s Career Stats Year 2006 2007 2008 Totals

G-GS 14-12 18-17 19-18 51-47

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Eva Hollenberg Year: Senior Ht.: 5-6 Position: Defender Hometown: Fairfax Station, Va. Prev. School: Hayfield H.S.

2008 (Junior): A durable and dependable defender on a defense that recorded a program-record eight shutouts … appeared in 18 games and started all 18 of them … her 1,632 minutes played were third on the team … attempted five shots, all of which were on goal … recorded her first career assist at Tennessee Tech (10/3) … named OVC Defensive Player of the Week on Oct. 7 after playing every minute of both matches that weekend, notching the assist at Tennessee Tech and then leading the Colonels to a resounding 3-0 shutout of Austin Peay two days later.

Get to Know Eva Hollenberg... One interesting fact about Eva: She has to turn the radio volume down to level 14 before she can turn her car oﬀ Favorite oﬀ-field memory from last year: When Coach Basalyga surprised the team with a trip to Lake Cumberland during the preseason What is currently playing on Eva’s iPod: “Alright” by Darius Rucker What website does Eva visit first thing in the morning: Msn.com

2007 (Sophomore): Played in 11 games and started four of them … attempted one shot on the season.

What business would Eva most like to see come to the new Richmond Centre: Forever 21

2006 (Freshman): Appeared in all 18 games, starting 13.

If Eva could have dinner with three people, they would be: Kate Hudson, Justin Timberlake and Taylor Swift

ACADEMIC: Three-time Colonel Scholar … named to the OVC Commisioner’s Honor Roll twice … Dean’s List for two semesters.

The actress that would play Eva in a movie about Eva: Kristen Davis Three things on Eva’s bucket list: Ride in a hot air balloon, go on a cross country road trip and own a house on the Outer Banks in North Carolina

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned four varsity letters … was named first team All-District her senior year, as well as being named a team captain … named second team all-district as a junior … twice helped squad advance to district finals …played for the Manassas Spirit club team … also ran cross country for one year.

The biggest highlight of Eva’s career: Going to the OVC Tournament for the first time What does Eva want to accomplish before her career at EKU is over: An OVC Championship!

PERSONAL: Born Dec. 17, 1987 … daughter of Joseph Hollenberg and Kelly Akers … major is public relations with a minor in journalism.

Eva’s favorite inspirational quote: “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.” - Henry David Thoreau

Hollenberg’s Career Stats Year 2006 2007 2008 Totals

G-GS 18-13 11-4 18-18 47-35

G 0 0 0 0

A 0 0 1 1

PTS 0 0 1 1

SH 6 1 5 12

GW 0 0 0 0

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Lauren Imsande Year: Senior Ht.: 5-4 Position: Midfielder Hometown: Dearborn, Mich. Prev. School: Dearborn H.S. 2008 (Junior): Played in all 19 games for the Colonels, starting three of them … attempted 10 shots, half of which were on goal … scored the game-winner against Chattanooga (8/31) and was named the OVC Co-Offensive Player of the Week for her efforts … the award marked the first time an EKU player had received OVC Offensive POW honors.

One interesting fact about Lauren: She has never tasted Gatorade or any kind of sports drink Favorite on-field memory from last year: Kayla Swearingen’s header goal against Morehead State Favorite oﬀ-field memory from last year: Shopping together on the streets of San Francisco and going to Alcatraz

2006 (Freshman): Played in all 18 games, starting 16 … led Colonels with seven points … tied for team-high with three goals … scored first career goal at Western Kentucky (9/8) … converted game-tying penalty kick against Morehead State (9/24) … tallied first career assist in 3-0 victory over Austin Peay (10/22) … third on team with 15 shots.

What business would Lauren most like to see come to the new Richmond Centre: Forever 21 The actress that would play Lauren in a movie about Lauren: Kim Kardashian Three things on Lauren’s bucket list: Get an OVC ring, go to Paris and save someone’s life

ACADEMIC: A Two-time Colonel Scholar.

One thing Lauren would bring from her hometown to Richmond: An Arabic salon

HIGH SCHOOL: Played four years of varsity soccer … named an all-state honorable mention … Selected to all-region and all-conference teams … honored as team MVP as a sophomore … served as team captain … played on the Michigan ODP team … former member of Region II team … competed for the Michigan Hawks club team and was named a team captain … played two years of basketball and three years of volleyball.

What does Lauren want to accomplish before her career at EKU is over: Get an OVC ring; but individually, she wants to win an award at the OVC banquet Lauren’s favorite inspirational quote: “Anyone can give up. It’s the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that’s true strength.”

PERSONAL: Born March 24, 1988 … daughter of Barry and Debra Imsande … major is health sciences.

Imsande’s Career Stats G-GS 18-16 18-11 19-3 55-30

G 3 0 1 4

A 1 0 0 1

PTS 7 0 2 9

SH 15 11 10 36

Get to Know Lauren Imsande...

2007 (Sophomore): Played in all 18 games, starting 11 of them … attempted 11 shots on goal.

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Maddy Shumaker Year: Senior Ht.: 5-1 Position: Defender Hometown: West Chester, Ohio Prev. School: Lakota East H.S.

2008 (Junior): Became one of the first soccer players in EKU history to receive first team All-OVC honors … anchored a Colonel defense that recorded a program-record eight shutouts … started all 19 games of the season in the Colonel backline … played an astounding 1,776 minutes, meaning she sat out just 20 minutes of play all season … attempted five shots during the season, two of which were on goal … scored her only goal of the season against the top ranked team in the conference, Murray State (10/19) … named to the OVC All-Tournament team as the Colonel defense blanked UT Martin in the first round only to lose to the Skyhawks in a shootout.

Get to Know Maddy Shumaker... One interesting fact about Maddy: She has three blankies that she cannot live without! What is currently playing on Maddy’s iPod: “I Run to You” by Lady Antebellum What website does Maddy visit first thing in the morning: Weather.com What business would Maddy most like to see come to the new Richmond Centre: Coldstone

2007 (Sophomore): Appeared in nine games, starting four of them … attempted eight shots on goal.

If Maddy could have dinner with three people, they would be: Edward Cullen, David Beckham and Will Ferrell The actress that would play Maddy in a movie about Maddy: Cameron Diaz

2006 (Freshman): Scored first career goal against Chattanooga (8/27) … appeared in 11 games.

Three things on Maddy’s bucket list: Start a non-profit organization for under-privileged children, own and rent a beach house and go on a European tour

HIGH SCHOOL: Played three years of varsity soccer, earned two letters … named 2004-05 Rookie of the Year … honored to all-conference second team … received 2005-06 Pillar of Strength Award … tallied 12 goals and 24 assists throughout high school career … also played for the Cincinnati United Premier club team.

What does Maddy want to accomplish before her career at EKU is over: She wants a championship ring on her finger! Maddy’s favorite inspirational quote: “On this team, we fight for that inch. We tear ourselves, and everyone around us, to pieces for that inch. We claw with our finger nails for that inch. Because we know, when we add up all those inches, that’s going to make the diﬀerence.”

PERSONAL: Born Oct. 26, 1987 … daughter of Mike Shumaker and Ellen Humphrey … major is physical education.

Shumaker’s Career Stats Year 2006 2007 2008 Totals

G-GS 11-0 9-4 19-19 39-23

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PTS 2 0 2 4

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Ashley Green Year: Junior Ht.: 5-4 Position: Defender Hometown: Loveland, Ohio Prev. School: Milford H.S. 2008 (Sophomore): A consistent defender for one of the best defenses in the OVC … started all 19 games for the Colonels … logged an impressive 1,598 minutes of play during the season.

Get to Know Ashley Green... One interesting fact about Ashley: She has a phobia of pudding

2007 (Freshman): Played in all 18 games for the Colonels, starting all but one of them … scored her first career goal in the season-ending victory over Evansville (10/31) … led the team with three assists, notching one at Detroit (9/9), and two in the victory over conference opponent Jacksonville State (10/14) … was one of only two Colonels to have both a goal and an assist on the season.

Favorite oﬀ-field memory from last year: Going to San Francisco and touring Alcatraz What is currently playing on Ashley’s iPod: Lil’ Wayne What website does Ashley visit first thing in the morning: Facebook. com

ACADEMIC: A two-time Colonel Scholar.

What business would Ashley most like to see come to the new Richmond Centre: Skyline Chili

HIGH SCHOOL: Played four years of varsity soccer … named all-conference, all-city and All-Southwest Ohio as a senior when she had nine goals and nine assists … member of Cincinnati United Premier Red Club team.

If Ashley could have dinner with three people, they would be: Lil’ Wayne, Johnny Depp, Cristiano Ronaldo The actress that would play Ashley in a movie about Ashley: Angelina Jolie

PERSONAL: Born March 9, 1989 … daughter of David and Shari Green … major is fitness and wellness.

The song Ashley listens to before every game: “Let the Bodies Hit the Floor” by Drowning Pool The biggest highlight of Ashley’s career: Tying the University of Maryland, 0-0 What does Ashley want to accomplish before her career at EKU is over: Make it to the NCAA Tournament Ashley’s favorite inspirational quote: “Talent wins games but teamwork and intelligence win championships.” - Michael Jordan

Green’s Career Stats Year 2007 2008 Totals

G-GS 18-17 18-17 36-34

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Alex Hartwick Year: Junior Ht.: 5-8 Position: Forward Hometown: Granite City, Ill. Prev. School: Granite City H.S.

2008 (Sophomore): Was the only Colonel to record both a goal and assist during the season … finished the year with three goals and one assist … played in all 19 games, starting 12 of them … attempted 29 shots, 13 of which we on goal … set up the gamewinning goal against San Francisco with an assist to Heather Bruce … then scored her first goal of the season in a loss to Morehead State (9/26) … fired in another goal in a 3-0 win over Austin Peay (10/5) … finished her season oﬀ with a score in the Colonels’ 2-0 win over Jacksonville State in the regular season finale … her six career goals puts her on pace to break the EKU career mark held by Kayla Swearingen.

Get to Know Alex Hartwick... One interesting fact about Alex: She can play three diﬀerent musical instruments Favorite on-field memory from last year: Kayla Swearingen and Jessica Goshert’s mutual head ball goal against SIU Edwardsville Favorite oﬀ-field memory from last year: The California trip, the shopping and Alcatraz What is currently playing on Alex’s iPod: “Red High Heels” by Kelli Pickler

2007 (Freshman): Appeared in 12 games, starting six of them … scored three goals on the season, tied for most on the team … scored her first career goal at Indiana State (9/7) … fired a goal in against Radford (9/14) … and then scored another at conference foe Austin Peay (10/28) … attempted 10 shots on the season … led the squad with a .300 shot percentage.

What business would Alex most like to see come to the new Richmond Centre: Nike Outlet Store If Alex could have dinner with three people, they would be: Hope Solo, Kate Hudson and Kelli Pickler The actress that would play Alex in a movie about Alex: Kate Hudson

HIGH SCHOOL: Played four years of varsity soccer … allsectional, all-metro and all-conference selection in 2006 … leading scorer and team’s oﬀensive MVP as a sophomore and junior … member of the Metro FC club … four-year varsity member of her high school basketball team.

One thing Alex would bring from her hometown to Richmond: Her mom’s cooking! The biggest highlight of Alex’s career: Beating San Francisco last year Alex’s favorite inspirational quote: “There is no ‘I’ in team, but there is in win.”

PERSONAL: Born Nov. 12, 1988 … daughter of Sandie Dietz and Perry Hartwick … major is occupational therapy.

Hartwick’s Career Stats Year 2007 2008 Totals

G-GS 12-6 19-12 31-18

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Stephanie Lynch

Year: Junior Ht.: 5-4 Position: Goalkeeper Hometown: Goshen, Ky. Prev. School: North Oldham H.S.

2008 (Sophomore): Named second team All-OVC after starting all 19 games at goalkeeper for the Colonels … recorded a program-record and OVC-leading eight shutouts … also led the conference with an .864 save percentage … surrendered only 18 goals all season for an average of .95 goals allowed per game … named OVC Goalkeeper of the Week twice … the first time for the week of Sept. 7 after recording a season-high 11 saves at Fresno State and then blanking San Francisco two days later during a 1-0 EKU win … the second came during the final week of the regular season when she recorded shutouts over Jacksonville State and SIU Edwardsville to lead the Colonels to a second seed in the OVC Tournament.

Get to Know Stephanie Lynch... One interesting fact about Stephanie: She has a fraternal twin brother What is currently playing on Stephanie’s iPod: The Afters What website does Stephanie visit first thing in the morning: AOL.com or Facebook.com What business would Stephanie most like to see come to the new Richmond Centre: Panera Bread If Stephanie could have dinner with three people, they would be: Lance Armstrong, Brianna Scurry and the oldest and healthiest person alive

2007 (Freshman): Appeared in 17 games at goalkeeper for the Colonels, starting 15 of them … recorded three shutouts on the season, including an opening-day 0-0 tie with nationally-ranked Maryland … made 126 saves on the season, including 19 in the Maryland game alone … was named the OVC Goalie of the Week for the week of 11/7 after allowing just one goal in the Colonels’ season-ending victory over Evansville.

The actress that would play Stephanie in a movie about Stephanie: Jennifer Garner Stephanie’s pregame superstitions: Puts her left shinguard on before her right and ties her left cleat before right … She also touches each goalpost and the crossbar before the start of a game or a half

ACADEMIC: Two-time OVC Medal of Honor winner … A two-time Colonel Scholar … President’s List for three semesters … Dean’s List for four semesters … Dean’s Award (Fall 2008) … Academic Medal of Honor … OVC Commisioner’s Honor Roll … Presidential Scholar … Bratzke Award of Excellence recipient.

The biggest highlight of Stephanie’s career: Being honored as second team All-OVC at the conclusion of her sophomore year Stephanie’s favorite inspirational quote: “If you say ‘I can’t,’ you won’t. If you say ‘I quit,’ you lose. If you say ‘I’ll try,’ you might just win. But you have the power to choose.”

HIGH SCHOOL: Played four years of varsity soccer ... led North Oldham High to regional championship and 20-4-1 record in 2006, allowing only 19 goals ... two-time first team all-state selection ... led her Javanon club team to the state championship in six straight seasons and guided them to the 2004 Midwest Region II semi-finals ... member of Kentucky ODP state team. PERSONAL: Born Sept. 6, 1988 ... daughter of Robert and Debbie Lynch … major is biology. Lynch’s Career Stats Year 2007 2008 Totals

G-GS 17-15 19-19 36-34

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Carly Muller

Year: Junior Ht.: 5-4 Position: Midfielder Hometown: Westerville, Ohio Prev. School: Westerville Central H.S.

2008 (Sophomore): Played in 17 games for EKU, starting 11 of them … attempted 16 shots during the season, six of which were on goal … recorded the assist on the game-winning goal by Heather Bruce in the Colonels’ 2-0 win over Jacksonville State which vaulted EKU to a second seed in the OVC Tournament.

Get to Know Carly Muller... Favorite on-field memory from last year: Competing with San Francisco Favorite oﬀ-field memory from last year: Visiting Nashville

2007 (Freshman): A second team All-OVC selection … appeared in 12 games, starting nine of them … scored her first career goal against in-state rival Western Kentucky (9/21) … tallied an assist in the victory over Jacksonville State (10/14) … was one of only two Colonels to notch both a goal and an assist during the season.

What is currently playing on Carly’s iPod: Keith Urban or Dave Mathews Band What website does Carly visit first thing in the morning: Facebook.com or her email What business would Carly most like to see come to the new Richmond Centre: Target

ACADEMIC: A Colonel Scholar. HIGH SCHOOL: Played four years of varsity soccer … four-time all-conference and all-district selection … scored 40 goals in high school career … named a scholar-athlete four times … plays for the nationally-ranked Ambassadors soccer club.

If Carly could have dinner with three people, they would be: Ellen DeGeneres, Tom Green and Dane Cook

PERSONAL: Born Aug. 11, 1988 … daughter of Brenda and Mark Muller … major is elementary education.

The biggest highlight of Carly’s career: Making it to the OVC semifinals in 2008

The actress that would play Carly in a movie about Carly: Rachel McAdams

What does Carly want to accomplish before her career at EKU is over: An OVC championship Carly’s favorite inspirational quote: “Go big or go home.”

Muller’s Career Stats Year 2007 2008 Totals

G-GS 12-9 17-11 29-20

G 1 0 1

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Pts. 3 1 4

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Courtney Nestor

Year: Junior Ht.: 5-8 Position: Midfielder Hometown: New Lennox, Ill. Prev. School: Lincoln-Way Central H.S.

2008 (Sophomore): Appeared in 13 games during the season … fired seven shots, five of which were on goal … notched her first career assist in the Colonels’ 3-0 win over conference foe Austin Peay (10/5).

Get to Know Courtney Nestor... One interesting fact about Courtney: She has a phobia of birds Favorite on-field memory from last year: When she had a quality game and got a decent amount of minutes versus Eastern Illinois

2007 (Freshman): Played in 10 games, starting five of them … attempted five shots on goal.

Favorite oﬀ-field memory from last year: When the team went to an ice cream parlor in San Francisco and everyone had a great time and was so happy to be with each other.

ACADEMIC: President’s List for one semester … Dean’s List for four semesters.

What is currently playing on Courtney’s iPod: “The One” by Mary J. Blige

HIGH SCHOOL: Played four years of varsity soccer at Lincoln-Way Central and was named a captain her senior year … played club soccer for the Windy City Pride out of Chicago.

What business would Courtney most like to see come to the new Richmond Centre: Forever 21

PERSONAL: Born June 2, 1989 ... daughter of Dan and Gail Nestor … major is history – secondary education.

Three things on Courtney’s bucket list: Skydive, visit Europe and go the Great Wall of China The actress that would play Courtney in a movie about Courtney: Jennifer Aniston What does Courtney want to accomplish before her career at EKU is over: Score at least four goals and record six to seven assists Courtney’s favorite inspirational quote: “I am a member of a team and I rely on the team, I defer to it and sacrifice for it, because the team, not the individual, is the ultimate champion.”

Nestor’s Career Stats Year 2007 2008 Totals

G-GS 10-5 13-0 23-5

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Alex Raich

Year: Junior Ht.: 5-1 Position: Forward Hometown: Overland Park, Kan. Prev. School: Blue Valley North H.S.

2008 (Sophomore): A vocal leader for the Colonels in just her second season at EKU … appeared in all 19 games during the season and started 13 of them … attempted 11 shots, six on goal … scored her lone goal of the season during a 2-1 win over conference foe Eastern Ilinois (10/11).

Get to Know Alex Raich... One interesting fact about Alex: She writes her Y’s backwards Favorite oﬀ-field memory from last year: Taking a boat to visit Alcatraz and seeing all the crazy seals in San Francisco

2007 (Freshman): Appeared in 16 games, starting 14 of them … scored three goals on the season, tied for most on the team … scored her first career goal against conference foe Samford (10/12) … scored a goal in the Colonels’ 2-0 shutout of Tennessee Tech (10/26) … fired in the game-winner against Evansville (10/31).

What is currently playing on Alex’s iPod: “The Good Life” by Corey Smith If Alex could have dinner with three people, they would be: Her mom, deceased grandma and sister

ACADEMIC: A Two-time Colonel Scholar … Dean’s List for

The actress that would play Alex in a movie about Alex: Sandra Bullock

two semesters.

Three things on Alex’s bucket list: Go to Israel, skydive and run a marathon

HIGH SCHOOL: Played four seasons of varsity soccer … 2006 all-state and all-conference selection … scored 44 career goals for Blue Valley … tied the school season scoring record with 17 goals … member of the Kansas ODP state team … plays for the nationally-ranked KCFC Alliance Heat club team which won the 2006 state championship.

The song Alex listens to before every game: Anything turned up loud Alex’s pregame superstitions: She has to hit the crossbar with the ball The biggest highlight of Alex’s career: Becoming a team captain What does Alex want to accomplish before her career at EKU is over: Win the OVC Tournament

PERSONAL: Born Aug. 16, 1989 … daughter of Janet and Gary Peek and John Raich … major is sports management.

Alex’s favorite inspirational quote: “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.”

Raich’s Career Stats Year 2007 2008 Totals

G-GS 16-14 19-13 35-27

G 3 1 4

A 0 0 0

Pts. 6 2 8

Sh 20 11 31

GW 1 0 1

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Heather Bruce

Year: Sophomore Ht.: 5-3 Position: Midfielder Hometown: Kitchener, Ontario Prev. School: Cameron Heights Collegiate

2008 (Freshman): In just her first season at EKU, became one of the first soccer players in school history to receive first team All-OVC honors … one of only three Colonels to start all 19 games … scored three goals during the season and all three of them were game-winners … notched her first game-winner in the Colonels’ 1-0 road victory over San Francisco … her final two game-winning goals came during the conference season, against Austin Peay (10/5) and at Jacksonville State (10/26), and helped propel EKU to a second seed in the OVC Tournament.

Get to Know Heather Bruce... One interesting fact about Heather: She’s obssessed with the Backstreet Boys Favorite on-field memory from last year: When she scored the gametying goal against WKU in her first collegiate game What is currently playing on Heather’s iPod: Backstreet Boys What website does Heather visit first thing in the morning: Facebook. com

HIGH SCHOOL: A three-time provincial player … a firstteam All Star … her high school’s MVP … was a captain on the U-15 Team Ontario that won the Rocky Mountain Cup, and was also a member of the U-17 Team Ontario that won the national championship … played club soccer with the Mississauga Dixie Saints, where she saw great success, winning the 2005 ADIDAS Women’s Invitational Championship, the 2006 Orange Classic Championship, the MAPS Showcase Championship, the Jeﬀerson Cup Championship, and the 2007 Score at the Shore Championship … was also a National Camp participant in 2005, and was an NTC player for one year.

What business would Heather most like to see come to the new Richmond Centre: Aldo (for her shoe fetish) If Heather could have dinner with three people, they would be: Nick Carter, her grandfathers and Reggie Bush The actress that would play Heather in a movie about Heather: Reese Witherspoon Three things on Heather’s bucket list: Visit Brazil, get her first international cap and get married to the love of her life and be happy

PERSONAL: Born May 20, 1990 … daughter of Garry and Irene Bruce … major is communications with a minor in advertising.

The biggest highlight of Heather’s career: Being named first team AllOVC and OVC All-Newcomer What does Heather want to accomplish before her career at EKU is over: Get a ring, compete in the NCAA Tournament and leave a legacy

Bruce’s Career Stats Year 2008 Totals

G-GS 19-19 19-19

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A 0 0

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Jessie DaPisa

Year: Sophomore Ht.: 5-9 Position: Midfielder Hometown: Arlington Heights, Ill. Prev. School: Rolling Meadows H.S.

2008 (Freshman): Appeared in 11 games and started two of them during her freshman year at EKU.

Get to Know Jessie DaPisa... One interesting fact about Jessie: It makes her day when she is able to cross oﬀ one of the things on her to-do list, and she would not be able to function if it weren’t for her reliance on making them

HIGH SCHOOL: A captain on her high school team that won two straight regional championships … 2008 Robert J. Hannon Leadership Award winner … MSL All-Academic Senior Athlete Award winner … MSL All Conference … Daily Herald All Area Team … Illinois State All Sectional- Honorable Mention … scored 15 goals in her high school career and notched 34 assists … led her high school team in assists her freshman and sophomore year … enjoyed similar success in club soccer playing for the Eclipse Select since 2002 and winning the U-18 NSR Cup Championship and the Octoberfest Championship, both in 2007 … the Eclipse Select also won the Region II Championship in 2007 and placed third at nationals … attended the Illinois Olympic Development Program state and region II camps in 2003.

Favorite on-field memory from last year: Witnessing Jessica Goshert and Kayla Swearingen both get a head on the ball to win the game against SIU Edwardsville … true teamwork Favorite oﬀ-field memory from last year: Even though it was a traumatic experience, probably iPod karaoke on the bus ride home from Jacksonville State What is currently playing on Jessie’s iPod: “Crazy Game of Poker” by O.A.R. or “Without You Here” by Eric Church What business would Jessie most like to see come to the new Richmond Centre: Portillo’s Hot Dogs (their hot dogs, fries and chocolate cake shakes are the definition of amazing)

ACADEMIC: OVC Medal of Honor winner … named to the President’s List for two semesters and the Dean’s List for two semesters … a member of the Alpha Lamba Delta Honor Society.

If Jessie could have dinner with three people, they would be: Matthew McConaughey, Damon Lindelof and Carleton Cuse (the last two are producers of the TV show “Lost,” and are on the list so they could explain all the show’s connections to her)

PERSONAL: Born June 21, 1990 … daughter of Bob and Terry DaPisa … major is forensic science with a minor in Spanish.

Three things on Jessie’s bucket list: Fall in love, ride in a gondola in Italy and save someone’s life Jessie’s favorite inspirational quote: “The diﬀerence between the impossible and the possible lies in a man’s determination.”

DaPisa’s Career Stats Year 2008 Totals

G-GS 11-2 11-2

G 0 0

A 0 0

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Stephanie Murray

Year: Sophomore Ht.: 5-4 Position: Defender Hometown: Whitby, Ontario Prev. School: Trinity College School

2008 (Freshman): Became a fixture on the Colonel backline in just her first season at EKU … played in all 19 games and started 16 of them … recorded the game-winning assist to Laura Caldon in the Colonels’ 1-0 victory over conference opponent Southeast Missouri (10/12) … named to the OVC All-Tournament team following her gutsy performance in the Colonels’ shootout defeat to UT Martin in the first round.

Get to Know Stephanie Murray... One interesting fact about Stephanie: She can solve a rubix cube blindfolded Favorite oﬀ-field memory from last year: Shopping in San Francisco What is currently playing on Stephanie’s iPod: Dave Mathews Band

HIGH SCHOOL: Varsity soccer MVP from 2002-08 … in

What website does Stephanie visit first thing in the morning: Weather. com

the spring of 2008, her team won the CISAA Championships … she was named Captain and awarded MVP … also received a Distinction (the highest possible athletic award) for her contribution to the team … Murray was a club teammate of Heather Bruce on the Mississauga Dixie Saints.

What business would Stephanie most like to see come to the new Richmond Centre: Nordstrom The actress that would play Stephanie in a movie about Stephanie: Megan Fox

PERSONAL: Born Sept. 10, 1990 … daughter of Cheryl Kielly and Bill Murray … major is Business.

Three things on Stephanie’s bucket list: See the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, successfully complete BW3’s Hot Wing Challenge and be happy The song Stephanie listenst to before every game: “The World is Mine” by David Guetta The biggest highlight of Stephanie’s career: Playing in every game last year as a freshman What does Stephanie want to accomplish before her career at EKU is over: Make an All-OVC team and win an OVC ring Stephanie’s favorite inspirational quote: “Struggle and emerge”

Murray’s Career Stats Year 2008 Totals

G-GS 19-16 19-16

G 0 0

A 1 1

Pts. 1 1

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GW 0 0

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Jessica Reed Year: Sophomore Ht.: 5-4 Position: Midfielder Hometown: Troy, Mich. Prev. School: Valparaiso H.S. 2008 (Freshman): Led the Colonels and tied for fourth in the OVC with three assists … recorded the game-winning assist to Lauren Imsande in EKU’s 2-0 victory over Chattanooga (8/31) … her other two assists came in a 3-2 loss to Morehead State and a 2-0 win over Jacksonville State in the regular season finale … appeared in all 19 games and started eight of them … was second on the team with 32 shots, 14 of which were on goal.

Get to Know Jessica Reed... One interesting fact about Jessica: She is scared of the dark Favorite on-field memory from last year: Kayla Swearigen’s header against Morehead State What is currently playing on Jessica’s iPod: “Forever” by Chris Brown

HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year varsity starter in soccer …

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led her team in assists, including a game-winning assist during post-season play … in club soccer, Reed was a member of the Michigan Hawks regional champion team in 2005…Played for the Chicago Magic in 2006, who were Super Y U-17 League champions … played for the Eclipse Select in 2007, who were the Region II MRL champions and placed third at nationals … was also a fiveyear Michigan Olympic Development Program team member.

If Jessica could have dinner with three people, they would be: Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds and Edward Cullen The actress that would play Jessica in a movie about Jessica: Angelina Jolie Three things on Jessica’s bucket list: Travel the world with her mom, live overseas for a period of time and become a doctor

PERSONAL: Born Jan. 26, 1990 … daughter of Sandrah and Barry Combs … major is pre-medicine.

The song Jessica listens to before every game: “The Anthem” by Pitbull The biggest highlight of Jessica’s career: Playing in every game as a freshman What does Jessica want to accomplish before her career at EKU is over: Win an OVC ring Jessica’s favorite inspirational quote: “If you can’t handle the heat, get out of the kitchen.”

Reed’s Career Stats Year 2008 Totals

G-GS 19-8 19-8

G 0 0

A 3 3

Pts. 3 3

Sh 32 32

GW 0 0

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Emma Werner Year: r-Freshman Ht.: 5-9 Position: Goalkeeper Hometown: Maineville, Ohio Prev. School: Kings H.S. 2008 (Freshman): Redshirted.

Get to Know Emma Werner...

HIGH SCHOOL: A four-year varsity soccer player at Kings High School … in 2007, she recorded two shutouts and 89 saves, with only one goal scored on her all year … played club soccer for the Cincinnati Hammer, where she was an Ohio State Cup champion in 2005 and 2006, as well as a regional semifinalist in 2005 and a regional quarterfinalist in 2006.

Favorite on-field memory from last year: Kayla Swearingen’s diving header against Morehead State Favorite oﬀ-field memory from last year: Playing Cranium at the team dinner What is currently playing on Emma’s iPod: “Cornbread” by the Dave Mathews Band

PERSONAL: Born Sept. 20, 1989 … daughter of Bob and Sue Werner … major is physical training.

What business would Emma most like to see come to the new Richmond Centre: Skyline Chili If Emma could have dinner with three people, they would be: Dave Mathews, Gerard Butler and Ellen DeGeneres Three things on Emma’s bucket list: Go scuba diving to a reef, become successful in her job and have a song written about her The song Emma listens to before every game: “Riot” by Three Days Grace Emma’s favorite inspirational quote: “I’d rather be a could-be if I cannot be an are; because a could-be is a maybe who is reaching for a star. I’d rather be a has been than a might have been, by far; for a might have been has never been, but a has been was once an are.” - Milton Berle

Did You Know...

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Katie Collar

Year: Freshman Ht.: 5-6 Position: Defender Hometown: Alberta, Calgary Prev. School: Central Memorial H.S.

HIGH SCHOOL: Comes to EKU in the wake of an ultrasuccessful club career with the Calgary Foothills Colts … from 2007-08, won back-to-back Canadian National Championships (U16 and U18) with the Colts … in 2007, the Colts won the Toronto Dixie Showcase Tournament and the Dallas Spring Classic Showcase Tournament … they also competed in the Super Y North American Finals … named a Calgary Minor Soccer Association Indoor All-Star that same year … a member of the Alberta Provincial Select program since 2003, Collar attended the National Sports Academy, whose curriculum includes daily soccer and athletic training … chose EKU over Stony Brook, Stephen F. Austin and Grand Valley State.

Get to Know Katie Collar... One interesting fact about Katie: She was a downhill ski racer until she was 11 years old What is currently playing on Katie’s iPod: “I’d Lie” by Taylor Swift What website does Katie visit first thing in the morning: Facebook.com What business would Katie most like to see come to the new Richmond Centre: Tim Horton’s If Katie could have dinner with three people, they would be: Graham Kennedy (former coach), Mike Krzyzewski and Will Smith

PERSONAL: Born Aug. 30, 1990 … daughter of Colleen and Ian Collar … major is psychology.

The actress that would play Katie in a movie about Katie: Reese Witherspoon The song Katie listens to before every game: “Lose Yourself” by Eminem Katie’s pregame superstitions: She cleans her cleats and puts her right cleat on before her left What does Katie want to accomplish before her career at EKU is over: Grow as an athlete, a player and, most importantly, a person through her team’s support

Katie’s Favorite Quote...

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Lauren Fant Jessica Goshert

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Year: Freshman Senior Ht.: 5-5 5-9 Position: Forward Defender Hometown: Rochester Hills, Mich. Indianapolis, Ind. Prev. School: Rochester Pike H.S. Hills H.S.

HIGH SCHOOL: A winner on multiple levels … her club team, Vardar, was a 2007 State Cup Semifinalist … she was also a three-year starter for the Rochester High soccer team … the Falcons were 2006 district champions and a 2007 state finalist … Fant was named all-league, all-district, all-county and honorable mention all-state in 2008 and 2009 … chose EKU over Oakland and Detroit Mercy.

Get to Know Lauren Fant... One intersting fact about Lauren: She is a huge germaphobe What is currently playing on Lauren’s iPod: “All the Above” by Maino ft. T-Pain What website does Lauren visit first thing in the morning: Facebook. com

PERSONAL: Born Dec. 19, 1990 … daughter of Larry and Kathy Fant … major is undeclared.

What business would Lauren most like to see come to the new Richmond Centre: Target If Lauren could have dinner with three people, they would be: Will Ferrell, Orlando Bloom and Johnny Depp The actress that would play Lauren in a movie about Lauren: Angeline Jolie The song Lauren listens to before every game: “We Ready” by Archie Lauren’s pregame superstitions: She has to nap and perform the same warmup routine What does Lauren want to accomplish before her career at EKU is over: Finish with a degree and be successful in soccer

Lauren’s Favorite Quote...

“Impossible is nothing”

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Alex Hess

Year: Freshman Ht.: 5-9 Position: Midfielder Hometown: Overland Park, Kan. Prev. School: Blue Valley North H.S.

HIGH SCHOOL: The central midfielder is the second player from Blue Valley North High School to join the Colonel soccer program in the past three years (junior Alex Raich is the other) … her club team, the Dynamos, won the Kansas State Cup Championship in 2009 and advanced to regionals … the Dynamos also won back-to-back Kansas State Cup Championships in 2005 and 2006 … in 2005, the Dynamos advanced even further to the Region II final … on the high school level, Hess has been just as successful, earning second team all-league honors at Blue Valley North for three consecutive seasons, 2006-08, while winning a state title with the team in 2007 … Hess chose EKU over the likes of Drake, Loyola-Chicago and Kansas.

Get to Know Alex Hess... What is currently playing on Alex’s iPod: Corey Smith What website does Alex visit first thing in the morning: Facebook.com What business would Alex most like to see come to the new Richmond Centre: Dick’s Sporting Goods If Alex could have dinner with three people, they would be: Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Rascall Flats The actress that would play Alex in a movie about Alex: Megan Fox

PERSONAL: Born Oct. 1, 1990 … daughter of John and Cathy Hess … major is undeclared.

Three things on Alex’s bucket list: Skydive, ride a bull and travel the world The song Alex listens to before every game: “Shooting Star” by David Rush featuring T.I. What does Alex want to accomplish before her career at EKU is over: Win the OVC Alex’s favorite inspirational quote: “Go big or go home”

Did You Know...

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Deja Tennon Jessica Goshert Year: Freshman Senior Ht.: 5-3 5-9 Position: Forward Defender Hometown: Centerville, Indianapolis,Ohio Ind. Prev. School: Centerville Pike H.S. H.S.

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HIGH SCHOOL: A forward from Centerville, Ohio with a varied resume of club, ODP and high school playing experience … she has been a member of Cincinnati United Premiere for the last four years … Tennon has scored 24 goals during her career with CUP and recorded 17 assists … her Cincinnati United team was an Ohio State Cup semifinalist from 2006-07 … has played for the Ohio South Olympic Development Program since 2004 … in 2008, she was a member of the Ohio South ODP England Tour and scored two goals on the trip … her Centerville High team was sectional, district and GWOC league champions in 2007 and 2008 … the Elks were also region finalists both years and finished ninth in the final state poll in 2007 … Tennon led the team in 2006 with 11 goals and 13 assists and in 2005 with 15 goals and 10 assists … scored eight goals in 2008 and recorded six assists … chose EKU over Purdue, IUPUI, Cincinnati, Dayton and Centre. PERSONAL: Born Feb. 5, 1991 … daughter of Kevin and Theata Tennon … major is graphic communications management.

Get to Know Deja Tennon... What is currently playing on Deja’s iPod: Michael Jackson What website does Deja visit first thing in the morning: Yahoo.com What business would Deja most like to see come to the new Richmond Centre: Finish Line If Deja could have dinner with three people, they would be: Cristiano Ronaldo, Michael Jackson and Barack Obama The actress that would play Deja in a movie about Deja: Halle Berry One thing Deja would bring from her hometown to Richmond: Planet Smoothie The song Deja listens to before every game: “All the Above” by Maino featuring T-Pain What does Deja want to accomplish before her career at EKU is over: Score 15 goals in one season Deja’s favorite inspirational quote: “I believe in you. You believe in you. We believe in God.”

Did You Know...

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Chelsea Walter Year: Freshman Ht.: 5-5 Position: Forward Hometown: South Riding, Va. Prev. School: Freedom H.S. HIGH SCHOOL: Comes to EKU from South Riding, Va. … the forward played club soccer for the BRYC Blue Thunder, who were State Cup semifinalists in 2007 and 2008 … played for DC United Super Y League from 2004-05 (U14 and U15) and went to nationals with the team in 2004 … also played for the Virginia Olympic Development Program Northern District from 2002-04 … at Freedom High School in South Riding, Walter was named second team all-district and led her team in assists in 2009 … was a second team all-district performer and her team’s MVP in 2006 … in 2007, she was named second team all-district for the second straight year after leading her team in scoring and being named a team captain … chose EKU over East Tennessee State, Campbell, Longwood and Western Carolina.

Get to Know Chelsea Walter... One interesting fact about Chelsea: She is obssessed with zebras What is currently playing on Chelsea’s iPod: “All the Above” by Maino featuring T-Pain What website does Chelsea visit first thing in the morning: Facebook. com What business would Chelsea most like to see come to the new Richmond Centre: Forever 21 If Chelsea could have dinner with three people, they would be: Chad Michael Murray, Rachel McAdams and James Franco

PERSONAL: Born Dec. 31, 1990 … daughter of Lee Ann and Mike Walter … major is nursing.

The actress that would play Chelsea in a movie about Chelsea: Rachel McAdams Three things on Chelsea’s bucket list: Go to Australia, go mountain climbing and go parasailing What does Chelsea want to accomplish before her career at EKU is over: Recieve some sort of award for forwards and be remembered as someone with a good work ethic … leave a legacy

Chelsea’s Favorite Quote...

“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most important of all, love of what you are doing.” 31

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Hayley Wright Jessica Goshert Year: Freshman Senior Ht.: 5-6 5-9 Position: Defender Hometown: Murray, Ky. Ind. Indianapolis, Prev. School: Murray Pike H.S.H.S.

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HIGH SCHOOL: The lone Kentucky recruit in the 2009 class … enjoyed an illustrious career at Murray High, scoring 26 goals and recording 28 assists during her four years there … was a three year captain for the Lady Tigers and named the team’s Best Defensive Player all four years she was there … named first team all-district and all-region in 2007 and 2008 and earned second team all-region honors in 2005 and 2006 … as a senior in 2008, she earned honorable mention all-state honors and was named the 1st region MVP runner-up … she picked EKU over Ball State and Morehead State.

Get to Know Hayley Wright... One intersting fact about Hayley: She has never been to Florida What is currently playing on Hayley’s iPod: “Go Hard” by DJ Khaled featuring Kanye West and T-Pain What website does Hayley visit first thing in the morning: Facebook. com What business would Hayley most like to see come to the new Richmond Centre: Target

PERSONAL: Born Feb. 5, 1991 … daughter of Sterling and Deana Wright … major is psychology.

If Hayley could have dinner with three people, they would be: Will Ferrell, Will Smith and Seth Rogen The actress that would play Hayley in a movie about Hayley: Reese Witherspoon Three things on Hayley’s bucket list: Parasail, retire in Australia and rock climb Hayley’s pregame superstitions: Eat a Twix, listen to iPod and take oﬀ jewelry the night before the game starts What does Hayley want to accomplish before her career at EKU is over: She doesn’t want just one ring, she wants all four!

Hayley’s Favorite Quote...

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2008 STATISTICS 2008 Individual Statistics Overall: 8-8-3 Conference: 5-3 ## 18 17 23 14 4 8 13 5 3 27 16 15 21 2 29 22 10 12 7 19 6

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Name Heather Bruce Jessica Reed Alex Hartwick Kayla Swearingen Laura Caldon Carly Muller Ashley Green Alex Raich Lauren Imsande Gabriella Wolf Courtney Nestor Eva Hollenberg Maddy Shumaker Alison Gajus Jessica Goshert Stephanie Murray Jenna Harris Jessie DaPisa Wendy Hoots Betsy Keithley Lindsay Ismer Total............... Opponents...........

GP-GS 19-19 19-8 19-12 19-19 19-7 17-11 18-17 19-13 19-3 17-2 13-0 18-18 19-19 12-4 19-18 19-16 1-0 11-2 1-0 2-0 5-2 19 19

Name Amanda Carta Stephanie Lynch Total...............

Min 1431 1002 927 995 649 1137 1598 1099 671 515 439 1632 1776 565 1658 1529 45 278 0 63 75 19882 -

GP-GS 3-0 19-19 19

G 3 0 3 5 4 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 19

A 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 12 18

Pts 6 3 7 10 8 1 0 2 2 3 1 1 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 52 56

Minutes 95:17 1700:59 1796:16

GA 1 18 19

Sh 35 32 29 28 17 16 13 11 10 8 7 5 5 4 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 228 258 Avg 0.94 0.95 0.95

Shot% .086 .000 .103 .179 .235 .000 .000 .091 .100 .000 .000 .000 .200 .250 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .088 .074

SOG 19 14 13 19 9 6 3 6 5 5 5 5 2 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 119 140

Saves 7 114 121

Pct .875 .864 .864

SOG% .543 .438 .448 .679 .529 .375 .231 .545 .500 .625 .714 1.000 .400 .750 .750 .250 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .522 .543 W 0 8 5

GW 3 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 8 L 0 8 4

T 0 3 3

Sho 0 8 8

2008 Team Statistics TEAM STATISTICS Goals-Shot attempts Goals scored per game Shot pct. Shots on goal-Attempts SOG pct. Shots/Game Assists Corner Kicks

EKU 20-228 1.05 .088 119-228 .522 12.0 12 58

OPP 19-258 1.00 .074 140-258 .543 13.6 18 70

GOALS BY PERIOD EKU Opponents

1st 4 10

2nd 16 7

OT 0 2

OT2 0 0

Total 20 19

SHOTS BY PERIOD EKU Opponents

1st 95 113

2nd 121 129

OT 6 8

OT2 6 8

Total 228 258

SAVES BY PERIOD EKU Opponents

1st 53 46

2nd 63 46

OT 2 3

OT2 3 4

Total 121 99

CORNER KICKS BY PRD 1st EKU 20 Opponents 26

2nd 36 43

OT 1 1

OT2 1 0

Total 58 70

Junior Alex Raich

Sophomore Stephanie Murray

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ALL TIME RESULTS All-Time Results 2005 (1-14-1, 1-8-0 OVC) 8/31 at Kentucky 9/3 at Butler 9/10 at Jacksonville! 9/11 at Stetson! 9/16 vs. Western Carolina# 9/18 at Furman# 9/23 SAMFORD* 9/25 JACKSONVILLE STATE* 9/30 at UT Martin* 10/2 at Murray State* 10/7 EASTERN ILLINOIS* 10/9 SOUTHEAST MISSOURI* 10/14 at Tennessee Tech* 10/16 at Austin Peay* 10/21 at Morehead State* 10/29 at Xavier * OVC opponent ! JU/Best Western Invitational # Furman Select KickoďŹ&#x20AC; Classic

2006 (4-12-2, 2-5-2 OVC) L 0-5 L 0-3 (2OT) T 0-0 L 0-1 L 0-1 L 1-3 W 1-0 L 0-2 L 0-6 L 0-4 L 0-3 L 0-1 L 1-6 L 1-2 (2OT) L 0-1 L 0-2

8/25 DETROIT 8/27 at Chattanooga 9/1 at Kentucky! 9/3 vs. Wright State! 9/8 at Western Kentucky 9/10 INDIANA STATE 9/17 BUTLER 9/20 at Marshall 9/24 MOREHEAD STATE* 9/29 at Samford* 10/1 at Jacksonville State* 10/6 UT MARTIN* 10/8 MURRAY STATE* 10/13 at Eastern Illinois* 10/15 at Southeast Missouri* 10/20 TENNESSEE TECH* 10/22 AUSTIN PEAY* 10/25 at Evansville * OVC opponent ! UK Invitational

2007 (4-11-3, 2-6-1 OVC) 8/31 at Maryland 9/2 at Towson 9/7 at Indiana State 9/9 at Detroit 9/11 CHATTANOOGA 9/14 RADFORD 9/16 AKRON 9/21 at Western Kentucky 9/28 EASTERN ILLINOIS* 9/30 SOUTHEAST MISSOURI* 10/5 at UT Martin* 10/7 at Murray State* 10/12 SAMFORD* 10/14 JACKSONVILLE STATE* 10/19 at Morehead State* 10/26 at Tennessee Tech* 10/28 at Austin Peay* 10/31 EVANSVILLE * OVC opponent

W 2-0 L 1-3 L 0-7 L 0-3 L 1-3 (OT) W 2-1 L 1-4 L 0-4 L 1-2 L 1-3 L 1-2 (2OT) T 0-0 (2OT) T 0-0 L 0-3 L 0-2 W 1-0 W 3-0 L 0-4

2008 (8-8-3, 5-3 OVC) (2OT) T 0-0 L 0-4 L 1-2 W 1-0 (2OT) T 0-0 (OT) L 1-2 L 0-1 L 2-6 L 0-2 L 0-9 L 0-1 L 0-1 L 1-3 W 3-0 L 0-7 W 2-0 (2OT) T 1-1 W 2-1

The Colonels won their first-ever game against regionally-ranked Samford on Sept. 23, 2005.

8/24 WESTERN KENTUCKY 8/31 at Chattanooga 9/5 at Fresno State 9/7 at San Francisco 9/12 at Akron 9/14 at Cleveland State 9/19 KENT STATE 9/21 at Radford 9/26 MOREHEAD STATE* 9/28 at Francis Marion 10/3 at Tennessee Tech* 10/5 AUSTIN PEAY* 10/10 at Eastern Illinois* 10/12 at Southeast Missouri* 10/17 UT MARTIN* 10/19 MURRAY STATE* 10/24 SIU EDWARDSVILLE 10/26 at Jacksonville State 11/7 vs UT Martin! * OVC opponent ! OVC Tournament

(2OT) T 1-1 W 2-0 L 0-1 W 1-0 L 1-2 L 0-1 L 0-1 L 0-3 (OT) L 2-3 (2OT) T 1-1 (OT) L 1-2 W 3-0 W 2-1 W 1-0 W 1-0 L 1-3 W 1-0 W 2-0 (3OT) T 0-0 (Lost in PKs)

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aLL TIME ROSTER All-Time Roster -BBruce, Heather Buzzell, Morgan

2008-09 2007-08 -C-

Caldon, Laura Caldon, Sarah Carta, Amanda Collar, Katie Connelly, Lela

2005-08 2005-07 2008 2009 2005 -D-

DaPisa, Jessica Davie, Janine Doyle, Jessica Duncan, Mandy

2008-09 2005-06 2005-07 2005 -E-

Erwin, Jerrica

2006 Melissa Pratt (2005)

-FFant, Lauren

2009 -J-

-GGajus, Alison Goshert, Jessica Graul, Christina Green, Ashley

Johnson, Maria

2005-08 2006-09 2005-06 2007-09

-KKalenowski, Stefanie Keithley, Betsy Kohler, Erika Koromelas, Georgia Kraszewski, Alex

-HHabermehl, Kimmy Hadick, Melissa Harris, Jenna Hartwick, Alex Herdrich, Jan Hess, Alex HoďŹ&#x20AC;man, Taylor Hollenberg, Eva Hoots, Wendy

2005 2005-06 2005-08 2007-09 2006-07 2009 2006-07 2006-09 2005-08

2005 2007-08 2006-07 2006-07 2005 -L-

Lynch, Stephanie

2007-09 -M-

McCarty, Shannon McKnight, Bridget Muller, Carly Murray, Stephanie

-IImsande, Lauren Ismer, Lindsay

2005

2006-09 2005-08

2006 2005-06 2007-09 2008-09 -N-

Nestor, Courtney

2007-09 -P-

Pratt, Melissa Prutsman, Lindsay

2005 2005-06 -R-

Raich, Alex Reed, Jessica

2007-09 2008-09 -S-

Schneider, Mallory Shumaker, Maddy Silber, Mandy Speed, Emily Swearingen, Kayla

2005 2006-09 2005 2006-07 2005-08 -T-

Tennon, Deja

2009 -W-

Janine Davie (2005-06)

Walter, Chelsea Werner, Emma Wolf, Gabriella Wright, Hayley

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ALL TIME AWARDS OVC Oﬀensive Player of the Year Kayla Swearingen (co-winner)

2008

First Team All-OVC Heather Bruce Maddy Shumaker

2008 2008

Second Team All-OVC Christina Graul Jessica Goshert Carly Muller Laura Caldon Stephanie Lynch Kayla Swearingen

2005 2007 2007 2008 2008 2008

Current Colonel Stephanie Lynch has been named OVC Goalkeeper of the Week a program-record three times.

OVC Defensive Player of the Week Eva Hollenberg Gabriella Wolf

OVC Goalkeeper of the Week

OVC All-Newcomer Team Janine Davie Georgia Koromelas

Christina Graul

2005 2006

Stephanie Lynch

OVC Oﬀensive Player of the Week Lauren Imsande (co-winner) Laura Caldon

2008 (9/2) 2008 (10/14)

2006 (8/29) 2006 (10/10) 2007 (11/7) 2008 (9/9) 2008 (10/28)

OVC All-Tournament Team Stephanie Murray Maddy Shumaker

Heather Bruce (third from right) and Maddy Shumaker (far right) became the first Colonels ever to be named first team All-OVC in 2008.

2008 (10/7) 2008 (10/14)

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EKU RECORD BOOKS Individual Records SINGLE GAME Goals: 2 - Kayla Swearingen (vs. Jacksonville State, 10/14/07) Assists: 2 - Ashley Green (vs. Jacksonville State, 10/14/07) Points: 4 - Kayla Swearingen (vs. Jacksonville State, 10/14/07) Saves: 19 - Stephanie Lynch (at Maryland, 8/31/07) SINGLE SEASON Goals: 5 (Kayla Swearingen, 2008) Assists: 3 (Ashley Green, 2007, Jessica Reed, 2008, and Gabriella Wolf, 2008) Points: 10 (Kayla Swearingen, 2008) Shots: 35 (Heather Bruce, 2008) Game-Winning Goals: 3 (Heather Bruce, 2008, and Laura Caldon, 2008) Saves: 142 (Graul, 2005) Goals Against Average: 0.95 (Stephanie Lynch, 2008) Games Played: 19 (10 players)

Team Records SINGLE GAME Goals: 3 (vs. Austin Peay, 10/22/06, vs. Jacksonville State, 10/14/07, and vs. Austin Peay, 10/5/08) Assists: 3 (vs. Jacksonville State, 10/14/07) Points: 9 (vs. Jacksonville State, 10/14/07, vs. Austin Peay, 10/22/06) Saves: 19 (at Maryland, 8/31/07)

Christina Graul is the career and single season record holder for saves.

Ashley Green recorded a programrecord three assists in 2007.

Career Records Lists

SINGLE SEASON Wins: 8 (2008) Most Overtime Games: 5 (2008) Most Goals: 20 (2008) Most Assists: 12 (2008) Most Points: 52 (2008) Most Shots: 228 (2008) Most Shutouts: 8 (2008)

GOALS 1. Kalya Swearingen (2005-08) 2. Alex Hartwick (2007-09) 3. Laura Caldon (2005-08) 4. Lauren Imsande (2006-09) Alex Raich (2007-09) 5. Heather Bruce (2008-09) Jenna Harris (2005-08) Georgia Koromelas (2006) ASSISTS 1. Ashley Green (2007-09) Jessica Reed (2008-09) Gabriella Wolf (2007-08) 2. Sarah Caldon (2005-07) Lindsay Ismer (2005-08) Carly Muller (2007-09) 3. 11 players tied with 1

Kayla Swearingen holds seven single-game, single season and career oďŹ&#x20AC;ensive records at EKU. 37

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3 3 3 2 2 2

POINTS 1. Kayla Swearingen (2005-08) 2. Alex Hartwick (2007-09) 3. Laura Caldon (2005-08) 4. Lauren Imsande (2006-09) 5. Alex Raich (2007-09)

23 13 11 9 8

GAMES PLAYED 1. Kayla Swearingen (2005-08) 2. Laura Caldon (2005-08) 3. Lauren Imsande (2006-09) 4. Alison Gajus (2005-08) 5. Jessica Goshert (2006-09) Lindsay Ismer (2005-08)

71 69 55 54 51 51

SAVES 1. Christina Graul (2005-06) 2. Stephanie Lynch (2006-09) 3. Morgan Buzzell (2007-08) 4. Amanda Carta (2008) 5. Mallory Schneider (2005)

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IN THE COMMUNITY EKU Soccer in the Community The Eastern Kentucky University women’s soccer program prides itself on its involvement in the Richmond community, and especially its involvement with youth soccer in Richmond. “We have a lot of fun giving back to the kids in the community and using our talents to inspire them to take up soccer,” head coach Lindsay Basalyga said. “Not a lot of kids in this area play soccer, so anytime we can turn some of them on to the game, it’s very gratifying to us.” Every year, Basalyga and the Colonels host Youth Day at EKU Soccer Field following one of their regular season home games. Local kids are invited to attend the game, run out with the players during pregame introductions, participate in halftime games and then learn from the Colonels as the EKU soccer players host a skills clinic on the field after the game. More than 40 kids attended Youth Day at EKU Soccer Field last year as the Colonels taught them how to dribble, pass, shoot and protect the goal. The Colonel mascot was also in attendance at Youth Day and the kids, naturally, loved that. On top of Youth Day, Basalyga and the EKU soccer players host and participate in a number of youth soccer camps in the area. The Foothills Soccer Academy is hosted by the EKU soccer team every summer and takes place at EKU Soccer Field. Entering its fifth year of existence, the Foothills Soccer Academy usually hosts around 140 kids per summer and is focused on helping local players, of any skill level, develop their skills and knowledge of the game. Technique development is done appropriate to the age and skill level of each player. Players constantly have the ball at their feet for many repetitions and have many opportunities to achieve success. “I think the Foothills Soccer Camps are a great opportunity for local youths to get outside and learn the game from college soccer players,” Basalyga said.

Former Colonel Laura Caldon talks to a potentially future Colonel at the 2008 Foothills Soccer Academy.

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ON THE ROAD EKU Soccer on the Road It is the philosophy of head coach Lindsay Basalyga to take the Eastern Kentucky women’s soccer team on at least one road trip per year to a place outside of the region and with a climate unlike that of Kentucky’s. “I think it is important for our players - as athletes and people - to visit places out of their comfort area and play teams they wouldn’t usually get the opportunity to play against,” Basalyga said. “It not only prepares them for the soccer season ahead, it brings them closer as teammates as well.” Last year, the Colonels ventured to the west coast to take on Fresno State and San Francisco in the bay area. They went 1-1 on the trip (losing 1-0 to Fresno State before defeating San Francisco 1-0 on a game-winner by Heather Bruce); however, lost amid the soccer matches were a couple days of worth of sightseeing and camaraderie. The players took a boat to Alcatraz, toured San Francisco, walked around Lombard Street, enjoyed some Ben & Jerry’s and a trip to the Hard Rock Cafe, and even fit in some shopping down at Union Square. This year, the EKU women’s soccer team is heading south to the Sunshine State. The Colonels are slated to take on Jacksonville on Sept. 18 and then SEC power Florida two days later. “We are definitly excited about having a top-ranked SEC school on our schedule this year,” Basalyga said. “This is the level we are striving to get to so it will be a great indicator of where we are and where we need to be as a program.” While the Colonels wholly intend to win both games in Florida, the trip will - win or lose - feature iPod Karaoke on the way to and fro, and endless games of Beach Tennis in the sand. For that is the way of the Eastern Kentucky women’s soccer team on the road.

The players pose for a picture while shopping at Union Square in downtown San Francisco.

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2009 OPPONENTS Kent State Golden Flashes Game #1 • Aug 21 • 4 p.m.

Location: Kent, Ohio Conference: Mid American (MAC) Head Coach: Rob Marinaro 2008 Record: 6-11-1 Letterwinners R/L: 17/6 Soccer SID: Shelia Blackman Oﬃce: 330-672-8420 Email: sblackma@kent.edu SID Fax: 330-672-2112 Website: www.kentstatesports.com

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Game #4 • Aug. 30 • 3 p.m.

Location: Bowling Green, Ky. Conference: Sun Belt Conference Head Coach: Jason Neidell 2008 Record: 15-2-4 Letterwinners R/L: 13/3 Soccer SID: Michael Schroder Oﬃce: 270-745-4298 Email: Michael.schroder@wku.edu SID Fax: 270-745-3444 Website: www.wkusports.com

Cincinnati Bearcats Game #7 • Sept. 13 • 1 p.m.

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Conference: Big East Head Coach: Michelle Salmon 2008 Record: 10-7-3 Letterwinners R/L: 14/8 Soccer SID: Lara Thornton Oﬃce: 513-556-5191 Email: lara.thornton@uc.edu SID Fax: 513-556-0619 Website: www.gobearcats.com

Miami Redhawks Game #2 • Aug. 23 • 1 p.m.

Location: Oxford, Ohio Conference: Mid American (MAC) Head Coach: Bobby Kraming 2008 Record: 6-12-1 Letterwinners R/L: 14/4 Soccer SID: Michael Weisman Oﬃce: 513-529-1601 Email: weismanh@muohio.edu SID Fax: 513-529-6729 Website: www.MURedHawks.com

Cleveland State Vikings Game #5 • Sept. 4 • 5 p.m.

Location: Cleveland, Ohio Conference: Horizon Head Coach: Derek Falor 2008 Record: 8-10-1 LetterwinnersR/L: N/A Soccer SID: Brian McCann Oﬃce: 216-687-5115 Email: b.mccann66@csuohio.edu SID Fax: 216-523-7257 Website: csuvikings.com

J Jacksonville Dolphins Game #8 • Sept. 18 • 7 p.m.

Location: Jacksonville, Fla Conference: Atlantic Sun Head Coach: Brian Compham 2008 Record: 9-9-2 Letterwinners R/L: 5/6 Soccer SID: David Oglethorpe Oﬃce: 904-256-7409 Email: dogleth@ju.edu SID Fax: N/A Website: www.judolphins.com

SIU Edwardsville Cougars Game #3 • Aug. 28 • 5 p.m.

Location: Edwardsville, Ill. Conference: Ohio Valley Head Coach: Derek Burton 2008 Record: 5-8-0 Letterwinners R/L: 10/10 Soccer SID: Eric Hess Oﬃce: 618-650-3608 Email: ehess@siue.edu SID Fax: 618-650-0296 Website: www.siue.edu/athletic

Winthrop Eagles Game #6 • Sept. 6 • 1 p.m.

Location: Rock Hill, S.C. Conference: Big South Conference Head Coach: Melissa Heinz 2008 Record: 8-10-2 Letterwinners R/L: 12/9 Soccer SID: Wesley Herring Oﬃce: 803-323-2129 ext.6246 Email: herring@winthrop.edu SID Fax: 803-323-2433 Website: www.winthropeagles.com

Florida Gators Game #9 • Sept. 20 • 1 p.m.

Location: Gainesville, Fla. Conference: Southeast Conference Head Coach: Becky Burleigh 2008 Record: 19-4-1 Letterwinners R/L: 18/4 Soccer SID: Mary Howard Oﬃce: 352-375-4683 ext.6100 Email: maryh@gators.uaa.ufl.edu SID Fax: 352-375-4809 Website: www.gatorzone.com

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2009 OPPONENTS Austin Peay Lady Govs Game #10 • Sept. 27 • 2 p.m.

Location: Clarksville, Tenn. Conference: Ohio Valley Head Coach: Kelly Guth 2008 Record: 4-12-3 Letterwinners R/L: 8/3 Soccer SID: Alaric Klinghard Oﬃce: 931-221-7561 Email: klingharda@apsu.edu SID Fax: 931-221-7562 Website: www.apsugovernors.com

Morehead State Eagles Game #13 • Oct. 9 • 7 p.m.

Location: Morehead, Ky. Conference: Ohio Valley Head Coach: Warren Lipka 2008 Record: 9-9-3 Letterwinners R/L: 19/6 Soccer SID: Matt Schabert Oﬃce: 606-783-2556 Email: m.schabert@moreheadstate.edu SID Fax: N/A Website: www.msueagles.com

Murray State Racers Game #16 • Oct. 18 • 2 p.m.

Location: Murray, Ky. Conference: Ohio Valley Head Coach: Beth Acreman 2008 Record: 12-5-3 Letterwinners R/L: 15/9 Soccer SID: Dave Winder Oﬃce: 270-809-4271 Email: dave.winder@murraystate.edu SID Fax: 270-809-6814 Website: www.goracers.com

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Game #11 • Oct. 2 • 4 p.m.

Location: Cookeville, Tenn. Conference: Ohio Valley Head Coach: Becky Fletcher 2008 Record: 5-14-1 Letterwinners R/L: 10/9 Soccer SID: Nick Heidelberger Oﬃce: 931-372-3923 Email: nheidelberger@tntech.edu SID Fax: 931-372-3114 Website: www.ttusports.com

F Francis Marion Patriots Game #14 • Oct. 11 • 1 p.m.

Location: Florence, S.C. Conference: Independent Head Coach: Joel Person 2008 Record: 6-12-1 Letterwinners R/L: 16/7 Soccer SID: Michael Hawkins Oﬃce: 843-611-1222 Email: mhawkings@fmarion.edu SID Fax: 843-661-4645 Website: www.fmupatriots.com

Eastern Illinois Panthers Game #17 • Oct. 23 • 4 p.m.

Location: Charleston, Ill. Conference: Ohio Valley Head Coach: Summer Perala 2008 Record: 3-14-2 Letterwinners R/L: 16/3 Soccer SID: Ben Turner Oﬃce: 217-581-7020 Email: bwturner@eiu.edu SID Fax: 217-581-6408 Website: www.EIUPanthers.com

Jacksonville State Gamecocks Game #12 • Oct. 4 • 1 p.m.

Location: Jacksonville, Ala. Conference: Ohio Valley Head Coach: Julie Davis 2008 Record: 5-10-3 Letterwinners R/L: 9/10 Soccer SID: Fred Sington Oﬃce: 256-782-5377 Email: fsington@jsu.edu SID Fax: N/A Website: www.jsugamecocksports.com

UT Martin Skyhawks Game #15 • Oct. 16 • 5 p.m.

Location: Martin, Tenn. Conference: Ohio Valley Head Coach: Craig Roberts 2008 Record: 10-5-4 Letterwinners R/L: 16/9 Soccer SID: Ryne Rickman Oﬃce: 731-881-7632 Email: rrickman@utm.edu SID Fax: 731-881-7624 Website: www.utmsports.com

Southeast Missouri Redhawks Game #18 • Oct. 25 • 1 p.m.

Location: Cape Girardeau, Mo. Conference: Ohio Valley Head Coach: Heather Nelson 2008 Record: 2-9-3 Letterwinners R/L: 9/7 Soccer SID: Brett Maikowski Oﬃce: 573-651-2937 Email: bmmaikowski1s@semo.edu SID Fax: 537-651-2810 Website: GoSoutheast.com

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ATHLETICS ADMINISTRATION Corey Bray Title: Assistant AD – Administration Year at EKU: Fifth year Alma Mater: Pacific Lutheran, 1995

Corey Bray is in his fifth year as Assistant Athletics Director for Administration at Eastern Kentucky after spending the previous six years working at the National Collegiate Athletic Association headquarters (NCAA) in Indianapolis, Ind. Among his many duties at EKU, Bray is responsible for overseeing the timely fulfillment of NCAA required reports, preparing, updating and monitoring athletics department policies and procedures, while acting as a department liaison to campus committees, the academic services department and the Ohio Valley Conference. Bray is also involved in the administration of the NCAA Student-Athlete Special Assistance Fund, Student-Athlete Opportunity Fund and the Academic Enhancement Fund. In addition, he coordinates the student-athlete experience survey, the bi-annual Title IX compliance review and serves as an administrator for designated men’s and women’s sports. Bray began working with the NCAA in 1998, spending one year as a research assistant before being promoted to research coordinator in 1999. Bray served the NCAA in that manner until 2002, when he was named Assistant Director of Research. His title changed again in 2003, as he was promoted to Associate Director of Research. Bray spent the final five months of his tenure with the NCAA national oﬃce (2004-05) working as a consultant in Greensboro, N.C. Prior to joining the NCAA, Bray spent a couple of years at North Eugene High School in Eugene, Ore., where he served as a volunteer assistant track and field coach (working with sprinters), an assistant varsity and junior varsity basketball coach, and a volunteer head freshman basketball coach in the summer, all while earning his undergraduate and graduate degrees. Bray graduated summa cum laude from Pacific Lutheran University in 1995 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in coaching. The Eugene, Ore., native went on to earn a master’s degree in the social psychology of sports and exercise from the University of Oregon in 1998. A member of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) since 2002, he resides in Richmond with his wife, Leslie, and son, Luke.

Simon Gray Title: Associate AD – Advancement Year at EKU: Fifth year Alma Mater: Richmond, 1998

Simon Gray, in his fifth year at Eastern Kentucky, was promoted to Associate Athletics Director for Advancement in 2006. In this capacity, Gray oversees the department’s external relations – the Colonel Club, media relations, marketing and promotions, and ticket operations – as well as broadcast and internet properties, and serves as sport administrator for men’s basketball. In his four years at EKU, Gray has helped orchestrate the new athletics marks and accompanying branding initiative, organiza-

tion and implementation of the Athletics Hall of Fame, and raised membership in the Colonel Club. Gray has planned and executed a comprehensive membership drive for the department’s fundraising arm, aimed at reengaging former student-athletes and friends of the program. A 1998 graduate of the University of Richmond, Gray came to EKU after serving as the Director of Athletic Public Relations for four years at his alma mater. In this capacity, Gray managed all PR activities for the 19-sport department as well as coordinating the print advertising campaigns. In addition to his duties as the primary contact for the men’s basketball and football teams, Gray served on the University Communications and Spider Club Auction committees. Gray coordinated several public relations plans at Richmond, including the Spider Caravan, a community outreach program that encompassed student-athletes, coaches and administrators giving back to the community that so proudly supported them. Hired at Richmond by current Eastern Athletics Director Mark Sandy, Gray previously served as the Director of Athletic Media Relations at East Tennessee State University. During his tenure in Johnson City, Tenn., Gray oversaw the creation and implementation of a new athletics web site and served as the primary contact for all 17 varsity programs over a two-year period. A native of Pittsburgh, Pa., Gray is married to the former Anne Christine Alessandra of Grasse, France. Anne, the 1997 Southern Conference Women’s Golf Freshman of the Year, graduated from East Tennessee State with the lowest scoring average in program history. The couple along with their two daughters, Emilie and Elisabeth, reside in Richmond.

Dan McBride Title: Assistant AD – Operations Year at EKU: 11th year Alma Mater: Eastern Kentucky, 1989

Now in his 11th year at EKU, Dan McBride serves as the Assistant Athletics Director for Operations. McBride’s duties include overseeing all athletic facilities, all home game operations, supervising four team sports as well as Strength and Conditioning and Sports Medicine, and assisting with marketing and promotions. McBride previously served as the Assistant Athletic Director for External Operations and coordinated the Colonel Club. A native of Richmond, Ky., McBride is a graduate of Model High School and Eastern Kentucky University. He is also very active in campus and community aﬀairs, having served as a past President of the Richmond Kiwanis Club, former President-elect of the Richmond Area Arts Council and currently serving as ViceChair of The Richmond Parks and Recreation Board. McBride also emcee’s several community events each year and has served as host for local cable television broadcasts. Prior to coming to EKU, McBride worked for Commonwealth Broadcasting as the General Manager of three local radio stations and also served as EKU’s Athletic Ticket Manager for five years. McBride spent four years in the broadcast booth announcing as part of the EKU Radio Network providing analysis and play-byplay for football, men’s and women’s basketball and baseball. McBride also currently serves as the Ohio Valley Conference Representative for the National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators (NACMA). 42

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ATHLETICS ADMINISTRATION Tracy Scott

What is an Extra Benefit? The NCAA defines an extra benefit as any special arrangement by an institutional employee or a representative of the institution’s athletics interest (booster) to provide a student-athlete, or a student-athlete’s relative or friend, a benefit that is not generally available to other Eastern Kentucky University students and their relatives and/or friends or, is not expressly authorized by NCAA legislation. Therefore, please be aware of the following: • A student-athlete cannot accept anything from a booster or an employee of EKU that would be considered an extra benefit not available to the general student body. Examples include the use of a car, clothing, gifts, money, tickets, entertainment, etc. • A student-athlete cannot accept free or reduced-cost room and board from any EKU employee or booster of EKU. A student-athlete cannot accept free or reduced merchandise or services from any merchant unless that free or reduced cost item is also available to the general public and/or student body. • A student-athlete cannot receive a special discount arrangement or credit on a purchase (e.g., airline ticket, clothing) or service (e.g., laundry, dry cleaning) from an employee of EKU or a booster. • A student-athlete cannot eat at a restaurant as the guest of an athletics booster or an employee of EKU. • On infrequent, special occasions (e.g., birthday), a student-athlete may accept an invitation to the home of an employee of EKU or booster for a meal. • A student-athlete cannot use a Department of Athletics’ copy machine/fax machine or make long distance phone calls using departmental equipment or the long distance access code of an employee of EKU or a booster. • A booster or employee of EKU cannot type reports, letters, papers, etc., for a student-athlete. • An EKU employee or booster cannot provide a student-athlete with a loan of money, a guarantee of bond, the use of an automobile or the signing of a note to arrange a loan. • A student-athlete may accept frequent flyer points and/or miles earned while traveling to and from intercollegiate practice and/or competition. ***For more information about permissible and impermissible booster activities, please call Tracy Scott in the EKU Compliance oﬃce (859622-8541) or send an e-mail message to tracy.scott@eku.edu.

Title: Assistant AD – Compliance/SWA Year at EKU: Sixth year Alma Mater: Eastern Michigan, 1988

Tracy Scott is in her sixth year as the Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance and Senior Women’s Administrator at EKU. In her position at Eastern Kentucky, Scott is responsible for the coordination of a multitude of compliance related activities including, but not limited to, monitoring NCAA eligibility information, creating and issuing grant-in-aid contracts, facilitating required communication processes with the NCAA eligibility center, and serving as a liaison between the EKU athletic department and other University services by maintaining and providing student-athletes’ scholarship/eligibility information. She also provides interpretations of NCAA rules and regulations, conducts rules education sessions and chairs the compliance work group. Scott currently serves as a member of the NCAA Amateurism Cabinet, an appointment within the NCAA governance structure. She also serves on the NCAA eligibility center advisory group. Prior to EKU, Scott was the Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance at Eastern Michigan University. She was responsible for all aspects of compliance, including conducting rules education sessions for coaches and personnel. Scott has also served as the Director of Compliance for the MidAmerican Conference where she was responsible for coordinating and monitoring NCAA special assistance and coaches certification programs. While working at the MAC, Scott performed conference compliance reviews, facilitated preseason practice dates for various sports and presented educational presentations regarding conference work. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Eastern Michigan, Scott went on to earn a master’s degree in sports administration from Wayne State. The Niles, Mich., native currently serves on four committees at Eastern Kentucky – the Student Loans, Scholarship and Financial Aid Task Force Committee, the University Diversity Committee, the Multicultural Advisory Committee and the Equal Opportunity Committee. Scott is also an active member of the National Association of Athletics Compliance Coordinators and the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators.

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ATHLETIC SUPPORT SERVICES Bratzke Student-Athlete Academic Success Center The Chad Bratzke Student-Athlete Academic Success Center serves all student-athletes as a comprehensive academic resource center. The Bratzke Center and staff, located in Alumni Coliseum, is designed to aid EKU’s student-athletes in all facets of their academic pursuits. Our goal is for student-athletes at EKU to have a great athletic and academic experience, and graduate Dr. Randy Kennedy with Colonel pride. Director of Bratzke Student-athletes at EKU continue to excel acaCenter demically, with almost 50 percent of all studentathletes earning a 3.0 GPA. In the 2008-09 school year, 136 studentathletes were recognized at the Academic Awards breakfast for their accomplishments in the classroom, including the Bratzke Award of Excellence, Presidential Scholar, Dean’s List and the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll. EKU also continues to lead the OVC and all state programs in football APR (Academic Progress Report) scores which is determined by retention and eligibility. Named after Chad Bratzke, the former EKU All-American and Indianapolis Colts’ defensive lineman whose generous donation helped make the center possible, the Bratzke Center meets the needs of current EKU student-athletes. The 3,000-square foot Bratzke Center includes a tutoring center, a 27-station computer lab, an academic advising office suite, a teaching classroom and quiet study area. Student-athletes at EKU come in and utilize the center for studying, requesting and meeting with tutors, checking their e-mail or stop by for advising. The professional staff is trained to work with student-athletes in advising, class scheduling, monitoring academic progress and assisting student-athletes with academic success strategies. The Bratzke Center employs tutors trained to assist studentathletes in many different subjects. These tutors are a free service to EKU student-athletes and can be requested at any point throughout the semester. Tutors are trained to work with students and assist them in study skills, individual course instruction and encourage academic success. In addition, EKU has several tutoring labs on campus that are available to all students as well. In addition to the computer lab, EKU student-athletes also have access to a scanner and duplex printer in the lab, as well as laptop computers which are available to check out for team travel. These electronic resources assist EKU studentathletes to be successful while their team is in season. As a part of the departmental computer lab agreement, studentathletes are also able to access licensed software products such as SPSS, SAS, Adobe Photoshop and other useful programs. Many student-athletes participate in the Work Former Colonel Jenna Harris was a fourIntensely Now (WIN) mentortime Colonel Scholar and an OVC Medal ing program, designed to help of Honor recipient in 2008. students find academic success

EKU annually finishes among the leaders in the Ohio Valley Conference’s Commissioner’s Cup standings and the Colonels have won the prestigious OVC Academic Achievement Banner eight times (1988-92, 1994-95, 1997-98, 1999-00, 2001-02).

early in their academic career. These students meet once a week with a trained mentor and discuss time management skills, organizational skills, as well as track upcoming assignments through weekly WIN reports. This information is helpful to the studentathletes but is also shared with the coaching staff to keep them updated on the students progress. Student-athletes with disabilities or barriers to learning may be in the WIN program but the Bratzke staff also assists with their registration with the Office of Disability Services (ODS) to make sure students are provided with proper documentation. Academic monitoring entails ensuring that student-athletes are making progress towards a degree as specified by the NCAA and OVC, and successfully monitoring class participation through communication and early alert programs. Faculty report grades twice a semester to the Bratzke staff to help avoid potential problems and pitfalls. In addition, EKU faculty post midterm grades so that students at EKU can track their course progress. The Bratzke Center also communicates regularly with studentathletes through the EKU Bratzke Center web site, as well as e-mail messaging about important information. The Bratzke Center is headed by Dr. Randy Kennedy, Director of Athletic Academic Advising. He is assisted by Jennifer Parsons and Jenna Sample.

2008 Soccer Colonel Scholars Laura Caldon Amanda Carta Jessie DaPisa Jessia Goshert Ashley Green Jenna Harris Eva Hollenberg Wendy Hoots Lauren Imsande

Stephanie Lynch Carly Muller Courtney Nestor Alex Raich Emma Werner

---To qualify for the Colonel Scholar list, a student-athlete must have achieved a 3.0 GPA for either the 2008 spring or fall semester with at least 12 credit hours.

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ATHLETIC SUPPORT SERVICES Sports Medicine Eastern Kentucky’s student-athletes benefit from one of the finest athletic training facilities anywhere in the country. The training room is located in the Moberly Building adjacent to the athletic weight room and is open for use by any EKU student-athlete. The large space is occupied by the most modern training and rehabilitation equipment available. The training room features several tables David T. Green used during treatment and rehabilitation, taping Director of Sports Medicine tables, a wet room that features whirlpools and a four-foot-deep rehab pool that includes a submerged treadmill for aquatic rehab exercises. The area also features all of the latest modalities, helping get injured athletes back into the game as quickly as possible. The athletic training room also houses an examination room used by team doctors. The physicians are regularly on site and perform evaluations, while assisting the training staff in ensuring the health of every student-athlete. Director of Sports Medicine David T. Green supervises all of EKU’s efforts, and is joined by full-time assistants David Brajuha, Tiffany Napier and Tim Pike, as well as a host of graduate assistants and students who are involved in the University’s athletic training program. Pike, the head football athletic trainer, is in his third year at EKU after working three years at the University of Kentucky while also serving as the head athletic trainer for the Lexington Horsemen. “Tim is totally committed to his job and is always available no matter what time of day,” EKU head coach Dean Hood said. “He

really cares about the welfare of our student-athletes and is a great asset to this university.” For those sports that are primarily located in Alumni Coliseum, there is a satellite training room area that features a treatment and taping area as well as rehabilitation equipment.

Soccer trainer Sarah Jordan (right) passes out water bottles to players during a hot, late-August match against Western Kentucky last year.

The Colonel Club The Colonel Club operates within the same principles of Eastern Kentucky University – an institution entering its second century as a school of opportunity. The Department of Athletics’ development organization helps provide an elite experience for more than 300 of the University’s most dedicated students. The generous financial support provided by the Colonel Club facilitates the department’s overall mission of graduating studentathletes, developing individuals who display integrity at all times, winning Ohio Valley Conference championships and participating in postseason competition. Colonel Club members – loyal alumni, parents and friends – are proud that their tax-deductible contributions provide vital resources for all aspects of Colonel Athletics, including scholarships, travel expenses, equipment, academic support and many other areas. In addition to the pride of knowing that they have helped improve the student-athlete experience, Colonel Club members can receive benefits including, but not limited to: • Invitations to annual Colonel Club events, including the golf tournament, Fish Fry and much more • Priority seating at Roy Kidd Stadium and Paul McBrayer Arena • Priority for purchasing post-season tickets • Preferred parking for football and basketball events • Colonel Connection – a daily e-mail chronicling EKU Athletics • Membership card and window decal Methods of support include direct contributions, matching gifts, gifts of securities, gifts-in-kind and planned gifts. All gifts to the Colonel Club are recognized on a July 1st to June 30th fiscal year.

For more information about joining the Colonel Club and being an essential part of the esteemed tradition that is Eastern Kentucky University Athletics, please contact the EKU Colonel Club oﬃce by calling 859-622-2046 or e-mailing Treka Adams at treka.adams@eku.edu.

Anouk Faure (left) helped lead the Colonels to their first ever NCAA championships berth last spring while Joseph Maina helped EKU capture its third straight men’s cross country title in 2008. 45

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sTAFF DIRECTORY

Note: Area code and prefix for all numbers below is 859622-xxxx.

Treka Adams Colonel Club

David Brajuha Asssistant Athletic Trainer

Hugh Davis Oﬃcial Statistician

Dianna Hammond Oﬃce Associate – Bratzke Center

Kara Kovert Director of Athletic Marketing/Promos

Tiﬀany Napier Assistant Athletic Trainer

Athletics Administration: Mark Sandy . . . . . . . . . . 2120 Simon Gray . . . . . . . . . . 1496 Corey Bray . . . . . . . . . . . 2125 Dan McBride . . . . . . . . . 2358 Tracy Scott . . . . . . . . . . . 8541 David Parke . . . . . . . . . . 2121 Mike Park . . . . . . . . . . . . 2122 Academic Advising: Randy Kennedy. . . . . . . 6648

Karl Park Director of Athletic Hall of Fame

Jenna Sample Athletic Academic Advisor

Mike Park Ticket Manager

Dr. Larry Collins Faculty Athletic Representative

David Parke Athletics Business Manager

Jennifer Parsons Athletic Academic Advisor

Denise Puckett Oﬃce Associate – Football

Chris Radcliﬀe University Photographer

Marketing/Promos: Kara Kovert . . . . . . . . . . 2039 Athletic Public Relations: Michael Clark. . . . . . . . . 6170 Kevin Britton . . . . . . . . . 2006 Steve Fohl . . . . . . . . . . . . 1253 Athletic Training: David T. Green . . . . . . . 2140 David Brajuha . . . . . . . . 8174 Tiﬀany Napier . . . . . . . . 2609 Tim Pike . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2147

Lynn Tyler Athletic Director Admin. Assistant

Baseball: Jason Stein . . . . . . . . . . . 2128 Basketball (Men’s): Jeﬀ Neubauer. . . . . . . . . 6501

EKU Head Coaches

Basketball (Women’s): Chrissy Roberts . . . . . . . 2895 Football: Dean Hood . . . . . . . . . . . 2146 Golf (Men’s): Pat Stephens . . . . . . . . . . 2207

Lori Duncan Women’s Volleyball

Rick Erdmann Track/Cross Country

Dean Hood Football

Jeﬀ Neubauer Men’s Basketball

Rob Oertel Tennis (M&W)

Golf (Women’s): Joni Stephens . . . . . . . . . 2207 Soccer (Women’s): Lindsay Basalyga . . . . . 1245 Softball: Jane Worthington . . . . . 1246 Tennis (Men’s/Women’s): Rob Oertel . . . . . . . . . . . 2133 Track & Cross Country: Rick Erdmann . . . . . . . . 2126

Chrissy Roberts Women’s Basketball

Jason Stein Baseball

Joni Stephens Women’s Golf

Pat Stephens Men’s Golf

Jane Worthington Softball

Volleyball (Women’s): Lori Duncan . . . . . . . . . . 2141

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CITY OF RICHMOND Richmond is home to many interesting and convenient activities. Whether it’s arts and entertainment, recreation, or shopping and dining out you are looking for, Richmond has it all. With more than 100 buildings in Richmond on the National Register of Historic Places and three areas on the National Register of Historic Districts, it is one of Kentucky’s finest restored 19th Century commercial districts. Arts and entertainment take center-stage with the Eastern Kentucky University theatre program. They offer several shows each year from classical theatre to modern musicals. Local artistic talents are on display year round at Gallery On Main. This is a perfect showcasing of local talent and an opportunity for community involvement. There is never any lack of recreational activities in Richmond. An array of parks and recreational centers across the city offers something for everyone. Lake Reba Recreational complex includes golf, little league baseball and softball fields, soccer, fishing and a water park which opened in the summer of 2008. If it’s shopping you want, downtown Richmond can accommodate you. Locally owned businesses line the historic streets of downtown Richmond with everything from fine antiquities to exquisite jewelry. There is a wide variety of stores at the brand new Richmond Centre as well. The outdoor mall offers shoppers convenience and style. Dining isn’t hard to find either. Family-owned and major chain restaurants give Richmond a unique variety of menus. Local hot spots include Madison Gardens, which is uniquely Richmond, to restaurants such as Applebee’s, Logan’s Roadhouse, O’Charley’s and Outback Steakhouse. Whatever your pallet craves, Richmond dining offers a variety of tastes made to satisfy. Never far from mainstream, Richmond offers the comforts of simplicity with the convenience of the city. Only 29 miles from Lexington and the Bluegrass Airport, Richmond is easily accessible to all travelers. Interstate 75 is a major artery of both state and national motor transportation. Richmond’s location on I-75 makes it an important factor in making the city a commercial hub. In fact, the ease of travel to and from Richmond makes the city an ideal spot for those who enjoy outdoor activities. Fort Boonesborough State Park is located only 12 miles from EKU’s campus, while Natural Bridge State Park (63 miles) and Cumberland Falls State Park (100 miles) are located nearby. Also within easy driving distance of Richmond are the Kentucky Horse Park, the state capital in Frankfort, Herrington Lake, My Old Kentucky Home at Bardstown, White Hall State Shrine and thoroughbred horse racing at Keeneland.

Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville hosted the 2008 Ryder Cup.

The Kentucky Derby takes place on the first Saturday in May at historic Churchill Downs in Louisville.

The state capital of Frankfort and Lexington are both within an easy hour drive from campus.

Main Street in downtown Richmond is right around the corner from the EKU campus.

A Brief Richmond History Richmond was founded in 1798 by Colonel John Miller, a Revolutionary War soldier. In 1798, the Kentucky Legislature authorized the moving of the Madison County seat from nearby Milford to land owned by Colonel Miller. The move was bitterly opposed by about 300 residents of the Milford area and a fight to retain the seat resulted between Dave Kennedy, who represented the Milford location, and William Kearly, who represented the new site. Although history does not record the results of the brawl, the county approved the move in March of 1798 and two acres of land were purchased from Colonel Miller. Court was held in his barn. On July 4, 1798, the site was oﬃcially named Richmond in honor of Miller’s birthplace, Richmond, Va.

The National Corvette Museum is located in Bowling Green.

--From www.richmond.ky.us

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EKU SOCCER FIELD EKU Soccer Field The Eastern Kentucky University women’s soccer team makes its home at one of the finest soccer facilities in the Ohio Valley Conference. Built in 2006 and located on the Eastern By-Pass next to Patty A. Clay Hospital, EKU Soccer Field is the home of a state-ofthe-art 115x75 yard field with Bermuda grass maintained by an in-ground irrigation system. The field is equipped with World Cup draw back goals, a state-of-the-art scoreboard, 25-foot high nets behind the goals, a 33-foot video tower and press box to go with covered player benches to add comfort for the home and visiting teams. In addition, 15 feet oﬀ the opposite sideline is the players’ locker room which has showers, laundry facilities and a player lounge. The players’ lounge features a 42” flat screen TV with Dish Network and Fox Soccer Channel, and an ice tank. The fieldhouse also features a visiting team’s locker room. “We’re very proud of our facilities,” head coach Lindsay Basalyga said. “Every year, we try to do at least one improvement to the soccer complex to enhance the experience for the players and for the fans who attend our games.” This year, new bleachers were installed at the field to make the venue more comfortable for EKU soccer’s growing fanbase, a fanbase which has given the Colonels a true homefield advantage. Basalyga’s 2006 squad went 4-2-2 at EKU Soccer Field in just its first year and their second year of existence, and the Colonels have scored big non-conference wins over Detroit, Indiana State, Evansville and SIU Edwardsville since moving into the new facility. “The players really feel at home at EKU Soccer Field,” Basalyga said. “They sweat, fight and compete here, and it has really become a part of the Colonel soccer experience.”

The fieldhouse at EKU Soccer Field features showers, laundry facilities and a players’ lounge with a 42” flat screen TV and an ice tank.

Head coach Lindsay Basalyga oversees practice at the center of EKU Soccer Field.

EKU Soccer Field, located on the Eastern By-Pass next to Patty A. Clay Hospital, is a state-of-the-art 115x75 yard field with Bermuda grass maintained by an in-ground irrigation system. The field is equipped with World Cup draw back goals, a state-of-the-art scoreboard and 25-foot high nets behind the goals. 48