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Table of Contents Media Information
Table of Contents..................................................................1 EMU Athletic Media Relations..........................................2 Directions to Convocation Center...................................2 Media Guidelines...................................................................3 Quick Facts/Schedule..........................................................4 Primary Media Outlets Covering EMU...........................5
2018-19 Eagles
2018-19 Season Notes.........................................................6 2018-19 Radio/TV Roster....................................................7 Pronunciation Guide............................................................8 2018-19 Eagles’ Rosters.......................................................8 Danielle Minott.............................................................10-11 Emoni Jackson...............................................................12-13 Lorraine Enabulele.......................................................14-15 Juanita Agosto...............................................................16-17 Courtnie Lewis...............................................................18-19 Corrione Cardwell........................................................20-21 Autumn Hudson...........................................................22-23 RayJon Harris.................................................................24-25 Toyosi Abiola/Areanna Combs...................................... 26 Jenna Annecchiarico/Natalia Pineda.......................... 27 Kiara Johnson/Makenna Drabick.................................. 28
EMU Coaching Staff
Head Coach Fred Castro.............................................30-31 Associate Head Coach Adam Call................................. 32 Assistant Coach Cassandra Callaway........................... 33 Assistant Coach Carlos Adamson................................. 34 Support Staff........................................................................ 35 Eagles by Class.................................................................... 36
The University
Eastern Michigan University.....................................38-40 EMU Board of Regents...................................................... 42 President James M. Smith............................................... 43 VP/Director of Athletics Scott Wetherbee...........44-45 EMU Support Staff.......................................................46-57 Convocation Center........................................................... 58 NCAA Compliance.............................................................. 61 The EMU Identity................................................................ 62 EMU Athletic Hall of Fame............................................... 63 The Mid-American Conference The Mid-American Conference..................................... 65 2017-18 MAC Standings/Awards.................................. 67 2017-18 MAC Individual Leaders............................68-69 2017-18 MAC Team Statistics...................................70-71 MAC Year-by-Year.........................................................72-74 MAC Tournament History................................................ 75
2017-18 In Review
2017-18 Statistics............................................................... 78 2017-18 Results................................................................... 79 Box Scores 1-3..................................................................... 80 Box Scores 4-6..................................................................... 81 Box Scores 7-9..................................................................... 82 Box Scores 10-12................................................................. 83 Box Scores 13-15................................................................. 84 Box Scores 16-18................................................................. 85 Box Scores 19-21................................................................. 86 Box Scores 22-24................................................................. 87 Box Scores 25-27................................................................. 88 Box Scores 28-30................................................................. 89 Box Score 31......................................................................... 90
EMU Record Book
All-Time Awards and Honors....................................92-93 All-American Stephanie Smiley..................................... 94 All-American Ryan Coleman........................................... 95 All-American Tavelyn James.....................................96-97 Steitz Award Winner Marion Crandall......................... 98 Academic All-American Sarah VanMetre................... 99 The 2003-04 Championship Run....................... 100-101 The 2011-12 Championship Run....................... 102-103 Single-Season MAC Leaders.........................................104 MAC Career and Tournament Leaders......................105 1,000-Point Club...............................................................106 500-Rebound Club...........................................................107 Convocation Center Records............................... 108-111 Postseason Records.........................................................112 Single-Game Individual Records....................... 113-114 Single-Game Team Records................................. 115-116 Single-Season Individual Records..................... 117-118 Single-Season Team Records.............................. 119-120 Career Individual Records.................................... 121-123 Year-by-Year Leaders.......................................................124 Miscellaneous Records...................................................125 Year-by-Year Results............................................... 126-133 All-Time Coaching Records...........................................134 All-Time Letterwinners...................................................135 All-Time Opponent-by-Opponent.............................136 All-Time Record Versus Conferences.........................137 EMU Day-By-Day...............................................................138 EMU Year-By-Year Breakdown......................................139 Retired Jerseys...................................................................140
EMU Basketball on the Web
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twitter.com/EMUWBB
Over the past 13 years, some information that was once printed exclusively in EMU Athletics media guides has been moved to the department's official website, EMUEagles.com. Visit the basketball home page to find such information
EMU on Mobile Devices
Fans using mobile devices can access news, scores and schedules by downloading the EMU app at EMUEagles.com
@EMUAthletics @EMUWBB
ESPN3/ESPN+
Beginning in 2015, EMU Athletics began producing live content aired nationally on ESPN3. In 2017, this expanded to include broadcasts on the newlyformed subscription based ESPN+ platform. The programming is produced entirely by members of the EMU community, including athletics department staff members, distinguished professionals, and students from the Department of Communication, Media & Theatre Arts. EMU students will receive valuable hands-on experience working with professional equipment and producing content for a national audience. It will be a unique opportunity for students to gain working knowledge and real-time experience. All events will be delivered on ESPN3 or ESPN+, with the option to cut to any event for inclusion on other ESPN platforms. In 2018-19, the Eagles will produce more than 35 events between volleyball, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, and other special events. The schedule will include home men’s and women’s basketball games as well as other selected contests. Stay tuned to EMUEagles.com for the complete broadcast schedule.
WEMU Radio
Listen to EMU Basketball on the flagship station for Eastern Michigan Athletics, WEMU-FM (89.1), and on the Internet at wemu.org.
EMUEagles.com/wbball
Credits Editors: Katie Gonzales Assistant Editors: Greg Steiner Maddie Heaps
Photography: Andrew Mascharka, Walt Middleton, Randy Mascharka, Steve King, Dick Schwarze, Scott Grau, Dave Naprstek Information is current as of Oct. 29, 2018
© COPYRIGHT EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY The 2018-19 EMU Women’s Basketball Media Guide was written by the EMU Athletic Media Relations Office. All text and photo content is property of Eastern Michigan University and can not be reproduced without permission from the EMU Athletic Media Relations Office.
Eagle All-Access
Catch live game ac tion along with highlights and interviews of student-athletes and coaches only on Eagle AllAccess, the official mulitmedia source for EMU Athletics. Logon to EMUEagles.com/watch for more information.
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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Media Relations DIRECTIONS TO THE CONVOCATION CENTER
EMU Athletic Media Relations
Greg Steiner
Katie Gonzales
Kyler Ludlow
Trent Hanselmann
Maddie Heaps
Tim Hepler
Associate Athletic Director/Media Relations................................... Greg Steiner
Office Phone..............................................................................................................................734.487.0317 Cellular Phone...........................................................................................................................734.845.1132 E-mail.....................................................................................................................greg.steiner@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered................................................................................................Football and Golf
Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations............................ Katie Gonzales
Office Phone..............................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone...........................................................................................................................773.512.6079 E-mail.......................................................................................................................... kgonzal5@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered.................................................Women’s Soccer and Women’s Basketball
Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations................................Kyler Ludlow
Office Phone..............................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone...........................................................................................................................937.489.4744 E-mail.............................................................................................................................kludlow@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered.................................................................... Volleyball and Men’s Basketball
Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant......................... Trent Hanselmann
Office Phone..............................................................................................................................734.487.0317 Cellular Phone.......................................................................................................................... 517.304.9894 E-mail..........................................................................................................................thanselm@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered.............................................................................................Baseball and Video
By air: Arriving at Detroit Metro Airport, take I-94 west to Michigan Avenue exit (exit 181B). Get in the far left lane and turn left on Hewitt Road. Head north on Hewitt for 2.5 miles, past Washtenaw Avenue. The arena is on the east side of the road. From North: U.S. 23 south to Washtenaw Avenue east (exit 37A); take Washtenaw to Hewitt Road; turn left on Hewitt and proceed to the Convocation Center. From South: U.S. 23 north to Washtenaw Avenue east (exit 37A); take Washtenaw to Hewitt Road; turn left on Hewitt and proceed to the Convocation Center. From East: (A) Take I-94 west to Michigan Avenue exit (exit 181B). Get in the far left lane and turn left on Hewitt Road. Head north on Hewitt for 2.5 miles, past Washtenaw Avenue. The arena is on the east side of the street. (B) Take I-96 west to M-14 west. Follow M-14 to U.S. 23 south. Go south to Washtenaw Avenue east (exit 37A); take Washtenaw to Hewitt Road; turn left on Hewitt and proceed to the Convocation Center.
Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant................................ Maddie Heaps
From West: Take I-94 east to Michigan Avenue exit (exit 181). Turn left and get in the far left lane. Turn left on Hewitt and head north on Hewitt approximately 2.5 miles, past Washtenaw. The arena is on the east side of the road.
Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant...................................... Tim Hepler
All University Numbers start with 734.487. (The last four are listed below)
Office Phone..............................................................................................................................734.487.0317 Cellular Phone.......................................................................................................................... 734.233.4183 E-mail.............................................................................................................................mheaps@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered..................................................................Swimming & Diving and Rowing
Office Phone..............................................................................................................................734.487.0317 Cellular Phone.......................................................................................................................... 517.304.9894 E-mail.............................................................................................................................. thepler@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered..........................................Cross Country, Gymnastics, and Track & Field
Address:............................799 N. Hewitt Rd., Convocation Center, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
EMU Women’s Basketball Information Center For head shots or action photos of EMU student-athletes, contact: Katie Gonzales at 734.487.0317 or kgonzal5@emich.edu For audio highlights of EMU basketball, contact: David Fair at 734.487.2229 or dfair@emich.edu For video highlights of EMU student-athletes, contact: Katie Gonzales at 734.487.0317 or kgonzal5@emich.edu For credentials, contact: Katie Gonzales at 734.487.0317 or kgonzal5@emich.edu
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Athletics Administrators A.D. Scott Wetherbee.......................................1050 Senior Assoc. A.D. Erin Kido...........................1050 Senior Assoc. A.D. Mike Malach...................1050 Senior Assoc. A.D. Dan McLean....................1050 Senior Assoc. A.D. Andy Rowdon................1050 Assoc. A.D. Gretchen Buskirk........................1050 Assoc. A.D. Matt Jakobsze..............................1050 Assoc. A.D. Karen Schiferl...............................1283 Assoc. A.D. Greg Steiner..................................0318 Asst. A.D. Ben Herman.....................................0166 Secretary Lori Barron.......................................1050 Athletics Equipment Staff Asst. AD Ben Herman...........................1173/1029 Asst. Equip. Mgr. Wayne Smith.........1173/1029 Asst. Equip. Mgr. Dominic Velotta...1173/1029 Facilities Staff Dir. of Facilities Adam Martin........................5152
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
Media Guidelines The 2018-19 Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball media guide is designed to assist the media with its coverage of EMU basketball. Additional information, statistics and photographs may be acquired by contacting Katie Gonzales in the EMU Athletic Media Relations Office, Suite 307, Convocation Center, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197. Press Credentials Requests for working press space should be made in writing at least one week before the date of the home contest to the EMU Athletic Media Relations Office. The request should be made by the sports director of the newspaper, magazine, radio or television outlet wishing to send a reporter(s) to the game. Outlets that have made proper credential requests are entitled to receive copies of the final game statistics, play-by-play and a scoring summary, as well as any press information provided by the competing institutions. Confirmation of the request will be made by EMU Athletic Media Relations personnel. Press credentials WILL NOT be issued to spouses, friends or children. Press row is a working area. Press credentials can be picked up in the EMU Athletic Media Relations Office during the week of a home contest. If credentials are requested and approved, they will only be mailed if the request is granted at least two weeks prior to the game. Any credentials not picked up will be left at the will call window. Please make your credential requests to: Katie Gonzales 307 Convocation Center Eastern Michigan University 799 N. Hewitt Road Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Office: 734.487.0317 E-mail: kgonzal5@emich.edu
Visiting Radio Visiting radio stations receive one reciprocal phone line and one Ethernet line for their game broadcasts. The visiting radio line is directly across from the visitors’ bench. Should more lines be needed, please contact Greg Steiner for arrangements.
Wireless Internet For those with laptop computers that can automatically select an IP address, there is a wireless Internet connection available in the Convocation Center. See an Athletic Media Relations representative for the login password.
Interview Policy (Mid-Week) On the Internet Most practices are open to the media. Information will be updated regularly However, all media are recommended to at EMU’s official athletics website. For make an advance call to the EMU Athletic media information, go to the women’s Media Relations Office to check on the status basketball web page to find updated PDF of practice for a particular day. Failure to do files containing, notes, statistics, rosters and so may result in an individual’s removal from schedules. the venue. Head Coach Fred Castro is available to Going Green speak to the media via phone Monday- Starting with the 2010 season, Eastern Thursday mornings. Individual players are Michigan University no longer prints media available for interviews Monday-Wednesday. guides. Complete information, including Please contact the EMU Athletic Media a record book/media supplement will be Relations Office at least 24-hours in advance made available on the basketball page at to set up interviews. Players should not be EMUEagles.com. contacted for interviews at their residences, on their cell phones, via e-mail, Facebook, Important Contacts Twitter and all other social networking EMU Media Relations............... 734.487.0317 entities. Press Row..........................734.484.0612/0637 During regular season practices, still Basketball Office....................... 734.487.0481 photographers and videographers will Ticket Office................................. 734.487.2282 be allowed to shoot only during pre- MAC Office .................................. 216.566.4622 practice individual drills, which usually last Website ...................................EMUEagles.com approximately 10 minutes at the beginning MAC site...................................mac-sports.com of practice. Media members covering practices or EMU Asst. Director of Media Relations scrimmages will not be permitted to report Katie Gonzales any scouting information (formations, Office Phone: 734.487.0318 personnel groupings, etc.) without first Cell Phone: 773.512.6079 speaking with a member of the EMU E-mail: kgonzal5@emich.edu coaching staff or the media relations office. Failure to adhere to this guideline could MAC Asst. Director/Media Relations result in the closing of all practices and Heather Klatt scrimmages to the media. Phone: 216.566.4622 ext. 319 First-year players, including freshmen and E-mail: HKlatt@mac-sports.com transfers, will be made available to the media only after they have made a significant MEN’S BASKETBALL 2018 - C 2019 contribution or at the coach’s discretion. Convocation enterSEATING Diagram MAP
Parking Credentials Eastern Michigan University does not issue Interview Policy (Game Day) parking passes as EMU does not charge for All post-game interviews will be conducted parking for basketball. in Media Room A at the north end of the Convocation Center. Both head coaches will Photographers be available to the media after a 10-minute Photographers are issued similar credentials cooling-off period, with the visiting coach to press row media. Photographers are and players going first in the media room allowed to shoot from outside the dotted line (unless circumstances warrant a change). surrounding the playing court. Individual players may also be available for interviews at the conclusion of the game. Radio Please see a member of the athletic media EMU basketball can be heard live on WEMU, relations staff from either EMU or the visiting 89.1 FM and on the Internet at EMUEagles. institution about player interviews. com and wemu.org. $500 donation + Reserved Adult - Courtside Seats $120 Reserved Adult $96 Faculty/Staff and Young Alumni $98 General Admission Seating $80 Faculty/Staff and Young Alumni
Courtside Seating: $50 MAC Games / $40 Non-Conf.
Reserved and General Admission Seating: $15 MAC Adult / $10 Non-Conf. Adult $12 MAC Advanced day of game $8 Non-Conf. Advanced day of game $10 Youth MAC Games / $5 Youth Non-Conf.
Little Caesars Family 4 Pack: $60 MAC Games / $50 Non-Conf. Includes 4 Reserved or GA Tickets, 4 pizza super slices, 4 drinks
Groups of 15 or more tickets: $8 per ticket + exclusive fan experience packages.
*Group Package includes reserved group seating, game of choice, and public address recognition during the game
MAC E Pick 3 Flex Pack: $30 Non-Conf. E Pick 3 Flex Pack: $21 *Pick any three (3) home games
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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Quick Facts EMU QUICK FACTS Location...................................................................................................... Ypsilanti, Mich. Founded..........................................................................................................................1849 Enrollment.................................................................................................................. 21,105 Nickname.....................................................................................................................Eagles Colors........................................................................................................Green and White Conference.....................................................................................Mid-American (MAC) Administration President .........................................................................................James M. Smith, PhD Vice President/Director of Athletics .............................................. Scott Wetherbee Senior Associate AD/ Administration............................................................Erin Kido Senior Associate AD/Administration.................................................. Andy Rowdon Senior Associate AD/Business Operations...................................Stacie McMullen Senior Associate AD/Development........................................................Dan McLean Associate AD/Compliance......................................................................Matt Jakobsze Associate AD/Media Relations..................................................................Greg Steiner Associate AD/Sports Medicine....................................................... Gretchen Buskirk Assistant AD/Equipment Operations.....................................................Ben Herman Assistant AD/Marketing................................................................... Ricky Zum Mallen Faculty Athletics Representative........................................................... Dr. Ed Sidlow Convocation Center Director ............................................................ Mark Monahan Ticket Operations Manager................................................................Jeff Czachowski Head Coach ......................................................................................................Fred Castro Alma Mater, Year ...................................................................................Oklahoma, 2004 Record at School (Year) .....................................................................................17-45 (2) MAC Record (Year) ................................................................................................ 7-29 (2) Career Record (Year) ...........................................................................................17-45 (2) Office Phone Number ...............................................................................734.487.0481 Associate Head Coach .................................................................................... Adam Call Assistant Coach .............................................................................. Cassandra Callaway Assistant Coach......................................................................................Carlos Adamson Director of Basketball Operations .................................................Karen Del Carpio Home Court .....................................................................................Convocation Center Capacity .........................................................................................................................8,754 Press Row Phone Numbers ...............................................734.484.0612 / 484.0637 2017-18 Overall Record ........................................................................................... 11-20 2017-18 MAC Record ........................................................................6-12 (6th in West) Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...................................................................................8/5 Starters Returning/Lost ................................................................................................4/1 Newcomers ........................................................................................................................... 6 Athletic Media Relations Associate AD-Media Relations..................................................................Greg Steiner Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations.............................. Katie Gonzales Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations..................................Kyler Ludlow Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant..........................Trent Hanselmann Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant..................................Maddie Heaps Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant.........................................Tim Hepler
2018-19 SCHEDULE Day Date Opponent Time Fri. Nov. 9 CLEVELAND STATE (DH) 1:30 p.m. Sat. Nov. 17 ILLINOIS STATE (DH) 12 p.m. Wed. Nov. 21 vs. Iowa State @ 6 p.m. Tues. Nov. 27 ILLINOIS-CHICAGO 11 a.m. Sat. Dec. 1 at Illinois 2 p.m. CT Wed. Dec. 5 DETROIT MERCY 7 p.m. Sat. Dec. 8 at Purdue Fort Wayne 2 p.m. Sat. Dec. 15 at Longwood 1 p.m. Fri. Dec. 20 vs. UNC Greensboro # 12:15 p.m. Sat. Dec. 21 vs. Butler # 12:15 p.m. Sun. Dec. 30 NORTHWOOD 2 p.m. Sat. Jan. 5 at Kent State* 5 p.m. Wed. Jan. 9 BUFFALO* 7 p.m. Sat. Jan. 12 WESTERN MICHIGAN* (DH) 2:30 p.m. Wed. Jan. 16 at Akron* 7 p.m. Sat. Jan. 19 at Ohio* 1 p.m. Wed. Jan. 23 BOWLING GREEN* 7 p.m. Sat. Jan. 26 at Central Michigan* 1 p.m. Sat. Feb. 2 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* (DH) 2:30 p.m. Wed. Feb. 6 at Miami* 7 p.m. Sat. Feb. 9 at Toledo* 2 p.m. Wed. Feb. 13 KENT STATE* 7 p.m. Sat. Feb. 16 BALL STATE* 2 p.m. Wed. Feb. 20 AKRON* 7 p.m. Sat. Feb. 23 at Western Michigan 2 p.m. Wed. Feb. 27 at Northern Illinois* 7 p.m. Sat. March 2 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* 2 p.m. Wed. March 6 TOLEDO* 7 p.m. Sat. March 9 at Ball State* TBA Mon. March 11 at MAC Tournament First Round % TBA Wed. March 13 at MAC Tournament Quarterfinals $ TBA Fri. March 15 at MAC Tournament Semifinals$ 12/2:30 p.m. Sat. March 16 at MAC Tournament Championship $ 11 a.m. Fri.-Tues. March 22-25 at NCAA First/Second Rounds TBA Sat.-Tues. March 29-30 at NCAA Regionals TBA Fri.-Sun. April 5-7 at NCAA Championships TBA BOLD CAPS HOME @ EMU Convocation Center *Mid-American Conference game @ Played in Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada # Winter Classic (West Palm Beach, Fla.) % MAC Tournament (Campus Sites) $ MAC Tournament (Quicken Loans Arena - Cleveland, Ohio) DH indicates a doubleheader with the EMU men’s team
Basketball Contact................................................................................... Katie Gonzales E-mail...............................................................................................kgonzal5@emich.edu Office Phone..................................................................................................734.487.0317 Cellular Phone..............................................................................................773.512.6079 Mailing Address.............................................................................. 799 N. Hewitt Road, ........................................................................................Convocation Center, Room 307 ...............................................................................................................Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Web Site.....................................................................................................EMUEagles.com
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Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
Media Outlets Newspapers and Wire Services ADRIAN TELEGRAM Sports Desk 133 North St. Adrian, MI 49221 Phone: 517.265.5111 Fax: 517.263.4152 ANN ARBOR NEWS Sports Desk 111 North Ashley Street Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Phone: 734.623.2500 Fax: 734.222.0298 ASSOCIATED PRESS Sports Desk 300 River Place Detroit, MI 48207 Phone: 313.259.0650 Fax: 313.259.4966 DETROIT FREE PRESS Mick McCabe 600 W. Lafayette Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: 313.222.6661 Fax: 313.222.5983 THE DETROIT NEWS Sports Desk 615 W. Lafayette Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: 313.222.2230 Fax: 313.222.6019 EASTERN ECHO Sports Editor King Hall, EMU Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Phone: 734.487.1010 Fax: 734.487.1241 FLINT JOURNAL Sports Desk 200 E. First Flint, MI 48502 Phone: 810.767.0660 Fax: 810.767.7518 JACKSON CITIZEN PATRIOT Sports Desk 214 S. Jackson Jackson, MI 49204 Phone: 517.787.2300 Fax: 517.787.9711 LANSING STATE JOURNAL Sports Desk 120 E. Lenawee Lansing, MI 48919 Phone: 517.377.1068 Fax: 517.377.1298 LIVONIA OBSERVER Brad Emons 36251 Schoolcraft Livonia, MI 48150 Phone: 734.591.2300 Fax: 734.591.7279
MACOMB DAILY George Pohly 100 Macomb Daily Dr. P.O. Box 929 Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 Phone: 586.469.4771 Fax: 586.469.2892 MICHIGAN CHRONICLE Rebekah Brown 479 Ledyard Detroit, MI 48201 Phone: 313.963.5522 Fax: 313.963.8788 MONROE EVENING NEWS Ron Montri 20-22 W. First Monroe, MI 48161 Phone: 734.242.1100 Fax: 734.242.0937 NEWS HERALD Sports Desk One Heritage Place Southgate, MI 48195 Phone: 734.246.0841 Fax: 734.246.2726 OAKLAND PRESS Sports Desk Box 9 Pontiac, MI 48056 Phone: 248.332.8181 Fax: 248.332.8885 ROYAL OAK TRIBUNE Sports Desk 210 E. Third Royal Oak, MI 48068 Phone: 248.541.3000 Fax: 248.541.7903 USA TODAY Sports Desk PO Box 7855 Washington, D.C. 20044 Phone: 703.276.3400 Fax: 703.558.3988 WAYNE EAGLE Sports Desk 35540 Michigan Wayne, MI 48184 Phone: 734.729.4000 Fax: 734.729.6088
Radio and Television Stations WEMU-89.1 FM Sports Desk King Hall, EMU Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Phone: 734.487.2229 Fax: 734.487.1015
WJBK-TV 2 (FOX) Sports Desk 16550 W. 9 Mile Southfield, MI 48075 Phone: 248.557.2000 Fax: 248.557.1199
WTKA-1050 AM Sports Desk 1100 Victors Way, Suite 100 Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Phone: 734.302.8100 Fax: 734.213.7508
WDIV-TV 4 (NBC) Sports Desk 550 W. Lafayette Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: 313.222.0504 Fax: 313.222.0592
WDFN-1130 AM Sports Desk 27675 Halsted Road Farmington Hills, MI 48331 Phone: 248.324.5800 Fax: 248.848.0313
WXYZ-TV 7 (ABC) Sports Desk 20777 W. Ten Mile Rd. Southfield, MI 48037 Phone: 248.827.9420 Fax: 248.827.9444
WJR-760 AM Sports Desk 3011 W. Grand Blvd. Ste. 800 Detroit, MI 48202 Phone: 313.873.9830 Fax: 313.873.9834
WMYD-TV 20 (MyTV) Sports Desk 27777 Franklin Road Suite 1220, Southfield, MI 48037-0020 Phone: 248.355.2020
WWJ-950 AM Sports Desk 26495 American Dr. Southfield, MI 48034 Phone: 248.455.7301 Fax: 248.304.4970 WSDS-1480 AM Sports Desk 580 W. Clark Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Phone: 734.484.1480 Fax: 734.484.5313 WAAM-1600 AM Sports Desk 4230 Packard Rd Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Phone: 734.971.1600 Fax: 734.973.2916 WXYT-1270 AM Sports Desk 26495 American Dr. Southfield, MI 48034 Phone: 248.455.7350 Fax: 248.455.7369
WOOD-TV Sports Desk 120 College SE Grand Rapids, MI 48207 Phone: 616.456.8888 Fax: 616.459.5755 E-TV John Rice 18 Welch Hall, EMU Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Phone: 734.487.1240 Fax: 734.487.3073 FOX SPORTS DETROIT 3100 Telegraph Rd. Ste. 200 Bingham Farms, MI 48025 Phone: 248.723.2000 Fax: 248.723.2040 ROLCO SPORTS NETWORK 44250 Candlewood Dr. Canton, MI 48187 Phone: 734.502.2017
YPSILANTI COURIER Sports Desk 19 North Washington Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Phone:734.482.3385 Fax: 734.482.2972
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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Season Notes EAGLES IN SEASON OPENERS: Entering the 43rd season of Eagles women’s basketball, Eastern holds a 29-13 record in season-opening matchups. In fact, EMU has won eight consecutive season openers, dating back to the 2008-09 season. That year, EMU fell to North Dakota, 80-71, on the road. Eastern Michigan’s most recent season-opening victory came against the Rattlers of Florida A&M, Nov. 10, 2017, where the Eagles cruised to an 83-61 win. Courtnie Lewis opened her record-breaking freshman season with a team-high 18 points, while adding four rebounds and three assists. Corrione Caldwell tacked nine points and team-high eight rebounds.
TAKING ON THE 37TH YEAR OF #MACtion: The Green and White’s 2018-19 campaign marks the 37th season Eastern Michigan will compete as a member of the Mid-American Conference. Having been a member of the Cleveland, Ohio-based league since the 1981-82 campaign, EMU has compiled a 273-348 record against conference opponents all-time.
FRESHER THAN THE REST: EMU’s 2018 freshman class is one of the most talented groups to join the Eagles in recent history. Each of the four incoming members to the Eagles are three-plus star recruits, according to ProspectsNation.com, giving Eastern Michigan the 52nd-best recruiting class in BEGINNING THE SEASON IN YPSI: EMU has opened its season in Ypsilanti in the nation. The Green and White’s additions of Jenna Annecchiarico, Natalia five of the last six seasons, holding a 5-0 record in those matchups. In fact, the Pineda, Kiara Johnson, and Makenna Drabick give the team ProspectsNation. Eagles have outscored their opponents, 455-277, in season-opening games at com’s best incoming Mid-American Conference freshman class. the Convocation Center, scoring an average of 91.0 points/game and holding visitors to just 55.4 points per matchup. TRANSFER ADDS: The Eagles added two transfers to their expansive 201819 roster, bringing on Toyosi Abiola from Iona College and Areanna Combs LOOKING AT THE HORIZON: The Green and White has a history of success from Oklahoma State. Abiola joins Eastern Michigan as the reigning Metroagainst Horizon League members, registering a 56-34 record over teams that Atlantic Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year, while Combs is coming off an call the Indianapolis, Ind.-based league home. Cleveland State is the first of impressive season, starting in all 14 games she appeared in, and averaging 8.5 three Horizon League opponents EMU will face this season, as the Eagles also points, 2.6 assists, and 2.0 rebounds per contest. Both will not be eligible to take on University of Illinois- Chicago and in-state rival Detroit-Mercy. play until the 2019-20 campaign due to NCAA transfer rules. DOUBLE THE EASTERN BASKETBALL FUN: The Convocation Center will play host to four Eastern Basketball doubleheaders this season, including two #MACtion double features. The women’s basketball team opens up the year with its matchup against Cleveland State, Nov. 9, at 1:30 p.m., after the men’s team. In the past five seasons, the Eagles have played 16 doubleheaders in the Convocation Center, posting a 9-7 record.
OH, CANADA: The Eagles head across the United States’ border, Nov. 21, to take on the Iowa State Cyclones in Chatham, Ontario, Canada. This is Eastern Michigan’s first time leaving the country since the 2008-09 season, when the Green and White traveled to Cancun, Mexico, to take James Madison and No.22/24 TCU in the Caribbean Challenge. EMU will look for its first win outside the country in more than 10 seasons, as its last international win came during the 2007-08 season. Then, the Eagles beat Alabama, 52-43, while abroad in the Bahamas as a part of the Junkanoo BRINGING BACK THE POINT MAKERS: Eastern Michigan returns eight Jam Tournament on Grand Bahamas Island. members last season’s roster in 2018-19. Together, the eight returners accounted for 61.8 percent of the Eagles points last season, including both of LAURELS FOR LEWIS: Courtnie Lewis returns to the court for her second Eastern’s top scorers in the 2017-18 campaign. Returning to Eastern’s lineup is collegiate campaign after a historic freshman season. The Belton, Mo. native Danielle Minott, whose 483 points led the Green and White’s scoring efforts, was EMU’s second-leading scorer at 14.9 points per game, while also adding and Courtnie Lewis, the All-MAC Freshman team selection, who accumulated 4.7 boards per contest. She racked up 20 double-digit scoring performances 435 points in her freshman season. and five 20-point games. The last time Eastern returned its top-two scorers was in the 2015-16 season, Not only was Lewis one of Eastern Michigan’s top scorers, but she was also when Cha Sweeney and Janay Morton, recording 637 and 465 points in 2014- one of its most efficient. Lewis boasted a 45.3 field goal percentage, 40.5 three15, respectively, came back to play another season in the Green and White. In point field goal percentage, and has shot a solid 78.6 percent at the free throw that year, Eastern earned a 22-12 overall record and finished10-8 in MAC play. line. She was the only freshman in the country shooting 45 percent-or-better Additionally, the team made its second-straight appearance in the Women’s from the field, 40 percent-or-better from three, and 75 percent-or-better from National Invitational Tournament (WNIT). the free throw line. Lewis earned All-MAC Honorable Mention, as well as a Freshmen All-MAC honors for her 2017- 18 efforts. REBOUNDING RETURNERS: The Eagles grabbed almost 1200 rebounds in the 2017-18 campaign, and the eight members who nabbed more than 64 BREAKING DOWN DEFENSES, A TED TALK BY DEE: Redshirt senior Danielle percent of Eastern’s boards from 2017-18 will return to the court in the Green Minott, or Dee, as her teammates call her, is elusive to defenses—her 483 and White for the 2018-19 season. Four of Eastern’s top five rebounders from points last season led the Eagles, topping the next best EMU player by more the 2017-18 season return, led by key rebounder Danielle Minott, who was than 40 points. Minott finished her junior season inside the MAC’s top-20 in responsible for 155 rebounds for the Eagles, and Emoni Jackson, Eastern’s four statistical categories, including points per game (seventh-16.7), steals per leading rebounder with 156 boards, to attack the glass in head coach Fred game (eighth-2.1), three-point field goal percentage (14th-35.4), and three’s Castro’s third season at the helm. made per game (eigthth-2.3). THE EMERALD YEAR: Home to EMU’s basketball and volleyball teams, the Convocation Center is celebrating its 20th birthday in 2018. In its Emerald year, the Convo will play host to 31 men’s and women’s basketball games, as well as ten Eagles women’s volleyball matches. EMU Women’s Basketball’s home since the 1998-99 season, the Convocation Center has been the backdrop of 170 wins for the program, with the Green and White holding a .659 win percentage inside the Convo. THE ROAD THAT LIES AHEAD: Eastern Michigan’s 2018-19 regular-season slate includes a 10-game non-conference swing, followed by 18 Mid-American Conference matchups. The Green and White hold a 36-35 clip against eightof-its-10 2018-19 non-conference foes. Additionally, EMU will see its first matchups in program history with Iowa State and UNC Greensboro in its 43rd campaign. Eastern will play 15-of-its-28 2018-19 matchups at home. In fact, the Eagles .659 home win percentage will be put to the test, as they hold a 257-295 mark against this season’s home opponents.
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Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
Radio/TV Roster
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01
TOYOSI ABIOLA 5-7 • R-Fr. • G London, England
14
04
JUANITA AGOSTO COURTNIE LEWIS 5-6 • So.-So. • G 5-10 • So.-So. • G Seattle, Wash. Belton, Mo.
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NATALIA PINEDA 5-5 • Fr.-Fr. • G Miami, Fla.
CORRIONE CARDWELL
5-8 • Jr.-So. • G Cleveland, Ohio
EMONI JACKSON 6-1 • Gr.-Sr. • F Los Angeles, Calif.
HC FRED CASTRO Head Coach Third Season
AREANNA COMBS JENNA ANNECCHIARICO 6-1 • Jr.-Jr. • G 5-5 • Fr.-Fr. • G Oklahoma City, Okla. Baldwin, N.Y.
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KIARA JOHNSON AUTUMN HUDSON DANIELLE MINOTT 6-5 • So.-So. • F 6-2 • Fr.-Fr. • F 5-8 • Gr.-Sr. • G Richwood, Ohio Tonawonda, N.Y. Miami, Fla.
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32
34
RAYJON HARRIS
MAKENNA DRABICK
6-1 • Gr.-Sr. • F Ajax, Ontario, Canada
6-1 • So.-Fr. • F Euclid, Ohio
5-9 • Fr.-Fr. • G North Canton, Ohio
AC
AC
LORRAINE ENABULELE
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22
21
24
10
AC
ADAM CALL CASSANDRA CALLAWAY CARLOS ADAMSON Associate Head Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Third Season Third Season First Season
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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2018-19 Roster
2018-19 Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball No. 1 2 4 10 13 14 20 21 22 23 24 31 32 34
Name Toyosi Abiola Juanita Agosto Courtnie Lewis Areanna Combs Jenna Annecchiarico Natalia Pineda Corrione Cardwell Kiara Johnson Autumn Hudson Danielle Minott Emoni Jackson Lorraine Enabulele RayJon Harris Makenna Drabick
Pos. G G G G G G G F F G F F F G
Ht. 5-7 5-6 5-10 5-10 5-5 5-9 5-8 6-2 6-5 5-8 6-1 6-1 6-1 5-9
NUMERICAL ROSTER Cl.-El. Hometown-High School (Previous College) So.-So. London, England-City of London Academy (Iona) So.-So. Seattle, Wash.-Garfield So.-So. Belton, Mo.-Belton Jr.-Jr. Oklahoma City, Okla.-Putnam City West (Oklahoma State) Fr.-Fr. Baldwin, N.Y.-Baldwin Fr.-Fr Miami, Fla.-John A. Ferguson Jr-So. Cleveland Ohio-New Tech East Fr.-Fr. Tonawonda, N.Y.-Cardinal O’Hara So.-So. Richwood, Ohio-North Union Gr.-Sr. Miami, Fla.-Miami Country Day (Syracuse) Gr.-Sr. Los Angeles, Calif.-Long Beach Polytechnic (Michigan) Gr.-Sr. Ajax, Ontario, Canada-Notre Dame (Kansas) So.-So. Euclid, Ohio-Euclid Fr.-Fr. North Canton, Ohio-Hoover
No. 1 2 13 20 10 34 31 32 22 24 21 4 23 14
Name Toyosi Abiola Juanita Agosto Jenna Annecchiarico Corrione Cardwell Areanna Combs Makenna Drabick Lorraine Enabulele RayJon Harris Autumn Hudson Emoni Jackson Kiara Johnson Courtnie Lewis Danielle Minott Natalia Pineda
Pos. G G G G G G F F F F F G G G
Ht. 5-7 5-6 5-5 5-8 5-10 5-9 6-1 6-1 6-5 6-1 6-2 5-10 5-8 5-9
ALPHABETICAL ROSTER Cl.-El. Hometown-High School (Previous College) So.-So. London, England-City of London Academy (Iona) So.-So. Seattle, Wash.-Garfield Fr.-Fr. Baldwin, N.Y.-Baldwin Jr.-So. Cleveland Ohio-New Tech East Jr.-Jr. Oklahoma City, Okla.-Putnam City West (Oklahoma State) Fr.-Fr. North Canton, Ohio-Hoover Gr.-Sr. Ajax, Ontario, Canada-Notre Dame (Kansas) So.-So. Euclid, Ohio-Euclid So.-So. Richwood, Ohio-North Union Gr.-Sr. Los Angeles, Calif.-Long Beach Polytechnic (Michigan) Fr.-Fr. Tonawonda, N.Y.-Cardinal O’Hara So.-So. Belton, Mo.-Belton Gr.-Sr. Miami, Fla.-Miami Country Day (Syracuse) Fr.-Fr. Miami, Fla.-John A. Ferguson
Head Coach: Fred Castro (Oklahoma, 2004) Record at School (Years): 17-45 (2) MAC Record (Years): 7-29 (2) Career Record (Years): 17-45 (2) Associate Head Coach: Adam Call (Oklahoma, 2007) Assistant Coach: Cassandra Callaway (Albany, 2012) Assistant Coach: Carlos Adamson Director of Basketball Operations: Karen Del Carpio
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Pronunciation Guide
Toyosi Abiola - Toy-yo-see ab-EE-oh-la Juanita Agosto - uh-GHOST-oh Jenna Annecchiarico - anna-CARE-ick-oh Emoni Jackson - EE-mon-EE Lorraine Enabulele - en-uh-BOO-lay-lay Corrione Cardwell - corey-ON Danielle Minott - my-NOT
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
The 2018-19 Eagles Senior Danielle Minott
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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2018-19 Eagles #23 Danielle Minott
Guard ~ Sr.-Sr. ~ 5-8 Miami, Fla.-Miami Country Day Syracuse
Career Game-Highs Points
44, at Buffalo (1-27-18)
Field Goals
14, at Buffalo (1-27-18)
3-Point FG’s
8, at Buffalo (1-27-18)
Free Throws
8, vs. Ohio (2-14-18)
Rebounds
12, vs. Northern Illinois (2-24-18)
Assists
6, at Ball State (2-7-18)
Steals
5, at Detroit Mercy (12-17-18)
Blocks
1, eight times
Miscellaneous Stats Category
2017-18
Total
Double-digit scoring
21
21
20+ point games
8
8
Double-digit rebounding
2
2
Double-doubles
1 1
Led EMU in scoring
11
Led EMU in rebounding
8
8
Led EMU in three-pointers
14
14
5+ assist games
2
2
3+ three-pointers
9
9
11
game (eighth-2.3)…Finished with 483 points, the 13thmost in single-season laurels, as well as the fifth-most by an EMU junior…SYRACUSE: 2015-16: Notched two points, two rebounds, and one steal against UTRGV (1/1)...Scored her first bucket of the season against Howard (12/30)... Made her season debut against Jacksonville (12/21) dishing out an assist...2014-15: Saw action in 22 contests as a true freshman…Averaged 1.5 points and 1.1 rebounds per contest…Knocked down a 3-point field goal in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at South Carolina (3/22) …Tallied five points against Central Connecticut State (12/30)…Scored three points and pulled down a personalbest five boards against Canisius (12/16)…Swiped a careerbest two steals against NC Central (12/14)…Notched a career-high 10 points against Vermont…Scored five points and tallied two steals against Jacksonville (11/22)...HIGH SCHOOL: Three-star recruit, 18th ranked guard in the class of 2014...Scout grade of 90 by ESPN...Led her team to a 26-3 record and school’s first 3A FHSAA girls state championship her senior year...Averaged 18.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, four steals, and 2.5 assists as a senior...Shot 50 percent from the field including 35 percent from the 3-point line...Transferred to Country Day in 2012 where she averaged 19 points and eight rebounds as a junior...Led Country Day to the state title game in 2013...As a sophomore, led Parkway Academy to the state title game...PERSONAL: Full Name: Danielle D. Minott...Daughter of Maple Lee and Byron Minott...Has three older brothers and one older sister...Niece, Twana Wright, played basketball at South Carolina State.
EMU: 2017-18: Appeared in 29 games for the Eagles, making 27 starts…Led the Green and White in scoring with 483 points and three-pointers made (67), while ranking second on the team in steals (62) and rebounds (155)… Finished with 62 assists, the third-most on the squad…Set the school record for points in a single game, as she scored 44 at Buffalo, (Jan. 27) on 14-of-29 shooting, including a career-high eight threes…Two-time MAC Player of the Week honoree…Third Team All-MAC selection…Posted 21 double-digit scoring performances, including eight 20-point games…Registered double-digit rebounding totals twice and tallied one double-double…Led EMU in scoring on 11 occasions, while pacing EMU’s rebounding efforts eight times…Also hit three-or-more triples nine times throughout the season…Slotted inside the MAC’s top-20 in four categories, including points per game (seventh-16.7), steals per game (eighth-2.1), three-point field goal percentage (14th-35.4), and three’s made per
Year
Danielle Minott – Eastern Michigan University Career Statistics Gs Gp-Min Fg-Att Pct 3-pt Fg-Att Pct Ft-Att Pct O-D Tot Avg Pf-D Ast To Bl St Pts
17-18
27 29-876 169-431 .392 67-189 .354 78-116 .672 42-113 155 5.3 93-5 62 79 8 62 483 16.7
Avg
TOTALS 27 29-876 169-431 .392 67-189 .354 78-116 .672 42-113 155 5.3 93-5 62 79 8 62 483 16.7
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Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
Danielle Minott 2017-18 Game-by-Game Stats Opponent MIN FLORIDA A&M dnp ROCHESTER dnp at Cleveland State 31 at St. Bonaventure 32 vs Denver # 32 at Loyola Marymount # 32 at Minnesota 28 at Illinois-Chicago 29 at Illinois State 27 at Detroit Mercy 23 LONGWOOD 19 KENT STATE* 24 at Bowling Green* 29 TOLEDO* 25 at Kent State* 20 at Miami* 30 WESTERN MICHIGAN* 40 at Northern Illinois* 35 MIAMI* 32 at Buffalo* 44 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* 27 at Ball State* 35 AKRON* 33 OHIO* 30 at Central Michigan* 33 at Toledo* 33 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* 33 at Western Michigan* 29 BALL STATE* 25 at Northern Illinois $ 35 vs. Central Michigan $ 31
FG - - 7-19 4-16 4-12 5-18 7-16 4-10 3-10 5-12 1-7 5-16 5-15 5-9 3-8 9-14 9-20 5-11 4-16 14-29 6-12 5-21 2-11 7-15 6-16 10-18 7-20 6-10 2-13 8-16 11-21
3-pt. FG FT - - - - 5-11 0-0 0-5 0-0 0-1 1-2 4-12 2-4 1-4 0-0 1-3 0-4 2-7 0-2 2-6 1-2 1-4 1-2 1-5 1-4 2-6 7-8 1-5 4-4 1-4 3-4 3-3 0-0 6-11 5-6 1-3 4-5 2-6 1-2 8-17 8-11 2-5 3-5 3-11 0-0 2-5 3-4 2-6 8-10 3-8 6-9 7-10 3-6 3-10 1-3 0-2 6-7 0-7 3-4 1-5 5-6 3-7 2-2
O-D - - 2-7 4-4 2-8 1-2 2-4 1-1 0-1 2-5 3-1 2-2 0-2 0-2 2-2 0-4 2-5 1-5 1-5 0-5 3-2 1-3 0-7 4-5 1-7 1-4 5-7 1-4 0-4 1-2 0-3
RB - - 9 8 10 3 6 2 1 7 4 4 2 2 4 4 7 6 6 5 5 4 7 9 8 5 12 5 4 3 3
PF - - 4 2 4 2 3 3 5 4 3 3 2 3 5 2 2 4 1 4 3 5 3 3 3 4 1 5 5 1 4
A TO - - - - 0 1 2 1 4 4 5 4 2 4 3 5 2 5 3 2 2 5 1 2 1 3 1 2 2 1 3 2 1 2 1 1 0 4 0 2 1 2 6 6 3 4 5 5 0 1 2 3 2 1 3 3 5 1 2 2 0 1
BK - - 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
ST PTS - - 1 19 1 8 5 9 2 16 0 15 0 9 3 8 5 13 1 4 2 12 3 19 4 15 0 10 4 21 3 29 3 15 1 11 3 44 2 17 4 13 3 9 2 24 1 21 1 30 1 18 1 18 2 7 2 22 2 27
* - Mid-American Conference contests # - LMU Thanksgiving Classic $ - MAC Tournament
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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2018-19 Eagles Attended Long Beach Polytechnic and Muir High School... Ranked as the No. 85 recruit by All-Star Girls Report...Helped Long Beach Poly to the California state championship in the top division...PERSONAL: Full Name: Emoni Marie Jackson…Daughter of Nia Montgomery...Major: Masters of Criminology.
#24 Emoni Jackson
Forward ~ Gr.-Gr. ~ 6-1 Los Angeles, Calif.-Long Beach Polytechnic Michigan
Career Game-Highs Points
13, three times
Field Goals
6, at Northern Illinois (1-20-18)
3-Point FG’s
2, at Minnesota (12-3-17)
Free Throws
4, at Kent State (1-10-18)
Rebounds
15, vs. Western Michigan (1-17-18)
Assists
1, twice
Steals
3, twice
Blocks
1, seven times
Miscellaneous Stats Category
2017-18
Total
Double-digit scoring
5
5
20+ point games
0
0
Double-digit rebounding
4
4
Double-doubles
2 2
Led EMU in scoring
0
0
Led EMU in rebounding
8
8
Led EMU in three-pointers
0
0
5+ assist games
0
0
3+ three-pointers
0
0
EMU: 2017-18: Appeared in 27 games for the Green and White in her first season as an Eagle, making 15 starts…Scored 166 points and grabbed a team-best 156 rebounds…Registered two double-doubles…Totaled a career-high 13 points three times throughout the season, doing so at Minnesota, Dec. 3, against Western Michigan, Jan. 17, and at Northern Illinois, Jan. 20…Grabbed a seasonbest 15 rebounds and scored 13 points en route to the first double-double of her career against Western Michigan, Jan. 17…Posted her second consecutive double-double with a 13-point, 14-rebound effort at Northern Illinois, Jan. 20…Led EMU in rebounding a total of eight times… Ranked second on the team with 11 blocks...MICHIGAN: Limited to 10 games due to injury...Averaged 1.2 points and 1.1 rebounds per game...Notched a career-best eight points to go with four rebounds in 14 minutes as a starter against Cleveland State...Played against the Eagles during the 2014-15 season, scoring two points...HIGH SCHOOL:
Year
Emoni Jackson – Eastern Michigan University Career Statistics Gs Gp-Min Fg-Att Pct 3-pt Fg-Att Pct Ft-Att Pct O-D Tot Avg Pf-D Ast To Bl St Pts
17-18
15 27-503 67-156 .429
TOTALS 15 27-503 67-156 .429
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6-30 .200 26-41 .634 63-93 156 5.8 78-4
5 31 11 22 166
Avg 6.1
6-30 .200 26-41 .634 63-93 156 5.8 78-4 5 31 11 22 166 6.1
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
Emoni Jackson 2017-18 Game-by-Game Stats Opponent MIN FLORIDA A&M 9 ROCHESTER 11 at Cleveland State 4 at St. Bonaventure# 12 vs Denver# 13 at Loyola Marymount 21 at Minnesota 20 at Illinois-Chicago 13 at Illinois State 24 at Detroit Mercy 25 LONGWOOD 19 KENT STATE* 20 at Bowling Green* 17 TOLEDO* 22 at Kent State* 18 at Miami* 21 WESTERN MICHIGAN* 40 at Northern Illinois* 26 MIAMI* 33 at Buffalo* 23 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* 22 at Ball State* 15 AKRON* dnp OHIO* dnp at Central Michigan* dnp at Toledo* dnp NORTHERN ILLINOIS* 16 at Western Michigan* 11 BALL STATE* 13 at Northern Illinois $ 16 vs Central Michigan $ 9
3-pt. FG FG 0-1 0-0 2-6 1-1 1-2 0-0 1-6 0-2 2-5 0-1 1-8 0-5 4-11 2-6 3-4 1-2 4-8 0-3 3-8 0-1 3-6 0-1 0-2 0-1 3-4 0-0 4-6 0-0 3-7 1-1 3-3 0-0 5-11 1-2 6-12 0-0 2-7 0-1 2-6 0-1 1-2 0-0 3-7 0-0 - - - - - - - - 2-5 0-0 0-1 0-0 2-5 0-1 6-9 0-0 1-4 0-1
FT 0-0 1-2 1-1 3-3 0-1 0-0 3-3 1-2 0-0 2-2 1-3 1-4 1-2 0-0 4-4 1-1 2-4 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 2-2 - - - - 0-0 0-0 2-3 0-2 0-0
O-D 0-3 5-5 1-2 2-4 0-2 3-1 2-3 2-0 2-3 2-5 2-1 0-2 4-3 1-5 2-3 1-5 7-8 6-8 2-11 3-6 2-1 5-2 - - - - 2-3 1-4 3-1 0-0 3-2
RB 3 10 3 6 2 4 5 2 5 7 3 2 7 6 5 6 15 14 13 9 3 7 - - - - 5 5 4 0 5
PF 1 0 1 2 2 4 1 3 3 3 2 3 3 4 5 3 3 4 4 5 2 2 - - - - 5 3 3 5 2
A TO 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 2 0 0 1 3 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 1 1 - - - - - - - - 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
BK 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 - - - - 0 0 2 0 1
ST PTS 0 0 0 6 1 3 0 5 0 4 0 2 1 13 3 8 2 8 3 8 1 7 0 1 0 7 0 8 2 11 2 7 0 13 0 13 2 4 2 4 0 2 0 8 - - - - 0 4 2 0 0 6 0 12 1 2
* - Mid-American Conference contests # - LMU Thanksgiving Classic $ - MAC Tournament
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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2018-19 Eagles Also a member of the GTA 20-point club after scoring 20 or more points on three occasions...PERSONAL: Full Name: Lorraine Enabulele...Daughter of William Enabulele and Vivian Eghosa… Has three siblings Osahon, Esosa, and Osadolor… Major: Finance.
#31 Lorraine Enabulele
Forward ~ Sr.-Sr. ~ 6-2 Ajax, Ontario-Notre Dame Kansas
Career Game-Highs Points
10, vs. Florida A&M (11-10-17)
Field Goals
5, vs. Florida A&M (11-10-17)
3-Point FG’s
--
Free Throws
2, vs. Miami (1-13-18)
Rebounds
8, at LMU (11-25-17)
Assists
1, at St. Bonaventure (11-18-17)
Steals
4, vs. Florida A&M (11-10-17)
Blocks
2, twice
Miscellaneous Stats Category
2017-18
Total
Double-digit scoring
1
1
20+ point games
0
0
Double-digit rebounding
0
0
Double-doubles
0 0
Led EMU in scoring
0
0
Led EMU in rebounding
1
1
Led EMU in three-pointers
0
0
5+ assist games
0
0
3+ three-pointers
0
0
EMU: 2017-18: Appeared in 26 games, making nine starts…Scored 67 points and added 63 rebounds… Scored a season-high 10 points and added a careerbest four steals in EMU’s season opener versus Florida A&M, Nov. 10…Grabbed a season-best eight rebounds at Loyola Marymount, Nov. 25...2016-17: Joined the Eagles for the season but was not be eligible to play until the 2017-18 campaign due to NCAA transfer rules...KANSAS: 2014-15: Appeared in 13 games and played a total of 47 minutes…Pulled down 11 rebounds for Kansas, averaging 0.8 per game… Made her first appearance in the Crimson and Blue against Texas Southern (11/18) and grabbed four rebounds…Netted a career-high two points against Iona (11/26)...HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in basketball and volleyball at Notre Dame Secondary School…Helped the Cougars to a district title on the hardwood in 2013... Named Athlete of the Year in 2011 and 2012… Was on the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) High School All-Star team…
Year 17-18
Lorraine Enabulele – Eastern Michigan University Career Statistics Gs Gp-Min Fg-Att Pct 3-pt Fg-Att Pct Ft-Att Pct O-D Tot Avg Pf-D Ast To Bl St Pts 9 26-284 31-58 .534
TOTALS 9 26-284 31-58 .534
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Avg
0-0 .000 5-16 .313 37-26 63 2.4 42-1 2 20 7 10 67
2.6
0-0 .000
2.6
5-16 .313 37-26
63 2.4 42-1
2
20
7
10
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
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Lorraine Enabulele 2017-18 Game-by-Game Stats Opponent MIN FLORIDA A&M 19 ROCHESTER 20 at Cleveland State 21 at St. Bonaventure 21 vs Denver# 3 at Loyola Marymount# 16 at Minnesota 0 at Illinois-Chicago 11 at Illinois State 5 at Detroit Mercy dnp LONGWOOD 7 KENT STATE* dnp at Bowling Green* dnp TOLEDO* dnp at Kent State* 2 at Miami* 11 WESTERN MICHIGAN* 20 at Northern Illinois* 2 MIAMI* 6 at Buffalo* 6 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* 7 at Ball State* 7 AKRON* 23 OHIO* 12 at Central Michigan* 15 at Toledo* 13 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* 11 at Western Michigan* 15 BALL STATE* 9 at Northern Illinois$ dnp vs Central Michigan$ 2
3-pt. FG FG 5-6 0-0 2-3 0-0 3-7 0-0 1-3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-3 0-0 0-1 0-0 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 - - 0-0 0-0 - - - - - - 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 1-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 1-1 0-0 3-3 0-0 4-7 0-0 1-1 0-0 3-5 0-0 1-1 0-0 1-4 0-0 3-5 0-0 0-0 0-0 - - 0-0 0-0
FT 0-0 0-2 1-2 0-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - 0-0 - - - 0-0 2-2 1-6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - 0-0
O-D 0-2 2-5 3-2 5-1 0-0 6-2 0-0 0 -1 2-0 - 2-1 - - - 0-0 2-0 2-2 0-0 1-0 0-1 1-0 1-1 2-4 1-0 2-1 2-0 1-1 2-1 0-1 - 0-0
RB 2 7 5 6 0 8 0 1 2 - 3 - - - 0 2 4 0 1 1 1 2 6 1 3 2 2 3 1 - 0
PF 2 4 1 2 0 5 0 3 0 - 0 - - - 0 1 4 1 0 1 3 1 2 1 3 3 3 0 1 - 1
A TO 0 1 0 2 0 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 - - 0 1 - - - - - - 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 - - 0 0
BK 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 - 0 - - - 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0
ST PTS 4 10 0 4 0 7 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 - 0 0 - - - 0 0 1 4 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 7 1 8 1 2 0 6 0 2 0 2 1 6 0 0 - 0 0
* - Mid-American Conference contests # - LMU Thanksgiving Classic $ - MAC Tournament
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
15
2018-19 Eagles in steals and points...PERSONAL: Full Name: Juanita Marie Agosto…Daughter of Michelle Williams and Julio Agosto... Has five brothers, Julius, Jashaun, Matt, Michael, and Julio, and two sisters, Justice and Julianna...Major: Psychology.
#2 Juanita Agosto Guard ~ So.-So. ~ 5-6 Seattle, Wash.-Garfield
Career Game-Highs Points
11, vs. Longwood (12-20-17)
Field Goals
5, twice
3-Point FG’s
--
Free Throws
1, nine times
Rebounds
8, three times
Assists
3, three times
Steals
2, twice
Blocks
1, vs. Ohio (2-14-18)
Miscellaneous Stats Category
2017-18
Total
Double-digit scoring
2
2
20+ point games
0
0
Double-digit rebounding
0
0
Double-doubles
0 0
Led EMU in scoring
0
0
Led EMU in rebounding
2
2
Led EMU in three-pointers
0
0
5+ assist games
0
0
3+ three-pointers
0
0
EMU: 2017-18: Appeared in all 31 games for the Green and White, the only Eagle to do so, while also making three starts…Scored 93 points and grabbed 96 rebounds in 466 minutes of action…Finished the season with a 41.6 field goal percentage, while also adding 24 assists and 18 steals…Scored a career-high 11 points in EMU’s win over Longwood, Dec. 20…Turned in her best performance of the season at Miami, Jan. 13, as she finished with 10 points and eight rebounds…Set a career-high with eight rebounds against Ball State, Feb. 7...HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Garfield High School where she was a four-year letterwinner and four-time captain for the Bulldogs under Lee Adams... Ranked as a three-star recruit by ESPN.com and a four-star recruit by ProspectNation.com...Slotted as the 105th-best player in the nation according to Collegiate Girls Basketball Report and the 23rd-ranked point guard in the 2017 class... Averaged 20.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 4.4 steals per game...First team all-conference honoree...Led the league
Year 17-18
Juanita Agosto – Eastern Michigan University Career Statistics Gs Gp-Min Fg-Att Pct 3-pt Fg-Att Pct Ft-Att Pct O-D Tot Avg Pf-D Ast To Bl St Pts
Avg
3 3-466 42-101 .416
0-2 .000 9-29 .310 48-48 96 3.1 55-0 24 35 2 18 93 3.0
TOTALS 3 3-466 42-101 .416
0-2 .000 9-29 .310 48-48 96 3.1 55-0 24 35 2 18 93 3.0
16
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
Juanita Agosto 2017-18 Game-by-Game Stats Opponent MIN FLORIDA A&M 15 ROCHESTER 8 at Cleveland State 2 at St. Bonaventure 4 vs Denver# 1 at Loyola Marymount# 15 at Minnesota 21 at Illinois-Chicago 7 at Illinois State 13 at Detroit Mercy 18 LONGWOOD 19 KENT STATE* 17 at Bowling Green* 14 TOLEDO* 14 at Kent State* 10 at Miami* 20 WESTERN MICHIGAN* 10 at Northern Illinois* 11 MIAMI* 14 at Buffalo* 21 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* 15 at Ball State* 32 AKRON* 13 OHIO* 24 at Central Michigan* 18 at Toledo* 19 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* 35 at Western Michigan* 21 BALL STATE* 12 at Northern Illinois$ 7 vs Central Michigan$ 16
3-pt. FG FG 0-1 0-0 2-3 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-2 0-0 2-5 0-0 0-1 0-0 2-4 0-0 1-7 0-2 5-6 0-0 2-3 0-0 0-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-2 0-0 5-10 0-0 0-2 0-0 1-4 0-0 1-2 0-0 2-4 0-0 3-5 0-0 0-5 0-0 3-5 0-0 3-4 0-0 0-1 0-0 1-4 0-0 4-6 0-0 2-6 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-2 0-0 1-3 0-0
FT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-2 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-2 0-2 0-0 1-2 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-2 0-0 0-0 0-3 1-2 1-2 0-0 1-4 0-1 1-2 0-0 1-2
O-D 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-2 2-2 1-1 1-0 4-2 2-2 2-2 0-2 0-1 1-2 5-3 1-0 1-1 1-2 3-5 1-2 6-2 2-1 2-1 0-1 1-2 1-1 3-4 3-1 2-2 0-2
RB 3 0 0 0 1 3 4 2 1 6 4 4 2 1 3 8 1 2 3 8 3 8 3 3 1 3 2 7 4 4 2
PF 1 0 1 1 0 4 1 2 1 2 2 4 1 0 1 3 0 0 2 4 1 3 2 4 3 2 4 1 2 2 1
A TO 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3 2 0 1 1 1 0 2 1 2 0 1 1 2 3 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 5 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 1 3 1 0 1 1 2 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 1
BK 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
ST PTS 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 1 0 4 0 0 1 4 1 2 2 11 2 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 10 0 0 1 2 0 2 1 4 0 6 2 0 0 6 0 7 1 1 1 2 0 9 2 4 0 3 0 0 1 3
* - Mid-American Conference contests # - LMU Thanksgiving Classic $ - MAC Tournament
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
17
2018-19 Eagles #4 Courtnie Lewis Guard ~ Fr.-Fr. ~ 5-10 Belton, Mo.-Belton
Career Game-Highs Points
29, twice
Field Goals
12, at Ball State (2-7-18)
3-Point FG’s
6, at Central Michigan (2-17-18)
Free Throws
6, twice
Rebounds
11, at Buffalo (1-27-18)
Assists
3, three times
Steals
5, at UIC (12-8-17)
Blocks
3, vs. Denver (11-24-17)
Miscellaneous Stats Category
2017-18
Total
Double-digit scoring
0
0
20+ point games
0
0
Double-digit rebounding
0
0
Double-doubles
0 0
Led EMU in scoring
0
0
Led EMU in rebounding
0
0
Led EMU in three-pointers
0
0
5+ assist games
0
0
3+ three-pointers
0
0
and 13th in three’s made (51)...Her 15.0 points per game were the sixth-most among “true” freshmen nationally, while her three-point field goal percentage was also sixth-best and her field goal percentage and free throw percentage were seventh and eighth-highest, respectively…All-MAC Third Team selection…All-MAC Freshmen honoree…HIGH SCHOOL: Was four-year letterwinner and three-time captain at Belton High School as a Pirate under Brad Batchelder, the same high school as former EMU standout Paige Reditt (2008-12)...Ranked as a three-star recruit by ProspectNation. com...Averaged 18.9 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.6 steals per game...Led Belton High School to a district championship, converting a three-point play with 3.9 seconds left to claim the District 13 title...Holds the school records for most free throws made in a game (19) and points scored in a single season (589)...All-state, all-district, and allconference selection..Named to the MBCA All-District Team... DiRenna Award finalist...PERSONAL: Full Name: Courtnie Roxane Lewis…Daughter of Regina and Fredrick Lewis...Has two brothers, Deion and Sean, and one sister, Kyndal...Major: Business.
EMU: 2017-18: Turned in one of the greatest freshman seasons in Eastern Michigan history…Made 25 starts and appeared in 29 games for the Green and White…Scored 435 points, the second-most by a freshmen in school history…All-MAC Third Team selection…All-MAC Freshmen honoree…Led all MAC freshman in points per game (15.0), three-point field goal percentage (40.5), and free throw percentage (77.8)…Ranked second on the team in scoring at 15.0 points per game, the seventh-most among freshman nationally…Led the Eagles in three-point field goal percentage, while ranking eighth-best in EMU single-season laurels and second-best by an EMU freshman…Posted the best free throw shooting percentage on the team, while ranking third in steals (34) and blocks (9)… Finished the season as the only freshman in the country to shoot 44+ from the field, 40+ from three-point range, and 75+ from the free throw line...Slotted inside the MAC’s top20 in four categories, including scoring (15.0 ppg), free throw percentage (78.2), three-point field goal percentage (40.5),
Year
Courtnie Lewis – Eastern Michigan University Career Statistics Gs Gp-Min Fg-Att Pct 3-pt Fg-Att Pct Ft-Att Pct O-D Tot Avg Pf-D Ast To Bl St Pts
17-18
25 29-775 158-354 .446 51-126 .405 68-87 .782 31-102 133 4.6 60-1 22 58 9 34 435 15.0
Avg
TOTALS 25 29-775 158-354 .446 51-126 .405 68-87 .782 31-102 133 4.6 60-1 22 58 9 34 435 15.0
18
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
Courtnie Lewis 2017-18 Game-by-Game Stats Opponent MIN FLORIDA A&M 15 ROCHESTER 21 at Cleveland State 24 at St. Bonaventure 31 vs Denver# 27 at Loyola Marymount# 21 at Minnesota 20 at Illinois-Chicago 29 at Illinois State 22 at Detroit Mercy 24 LONGWOOD 28 KENT STATE* 26 at Bowling Green* 21 TOLEDO* 20 at Kent State* 31 at Miami* 22 WESTERN MICHIGAN* dnp at Northern Illinois* 31 MIAMI* 30 at Buffalo* 36 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* 31 at Ball State* 37 AKRON* 35 OHIO* 37 at Central Michigan* 38 at Toledo* 8 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* dnp at Western Michigan* 28 BALL STATE* 24 at Northern Illinois$ 26 vs Central Michigan$ 32
3-pt. FG FG 6-8 4-4 6-12 0-5 2-7 0-1 5-9 4-5 2-7 0-3 6-10 1-3 4-12 3-6 3-7 0-2 1-11 0-3 3-13 1-5 10-17 3-6 5-12 1-5 2-6 0-1 4-9 2-2 6-14 2-6 4-8 2-3 - - 7-16 4-10 5-11 1-3 9-16 0-2 7-16 3-6 12-20 2-4 6-13 2-5 5-15 1-7 10-17 6-9 2-6 1-2 - - 5-15 3-9 7-19 4-7 9-12 1-2 5-16 0-0
FT 2-2 2-2 1-1 0-0 3-4 3-4 2-6 3-4 1-2 0-0 6-6 6-7 4-4 2-2 5-6 0-0 - 0-2 0-0 4-6 3-4 3-3 5-6 3-4 2-3 2-2 - 1-1 0-0 3-3 2-3
O-D 1-3 2-5 1-3 2-2 0-2 1-2 2-4 0-2 3-1 1-1 4-5 0-4 1-1 1-2 3-1 0-2 - 1-3 0-3 1-10 1-6 2-7 1-5 1-10 0-3 1-1 - 0-3 1-4 0-3 0-4
RB 4 7 4 4 2 3 6 2 4 2 9 4 2 3 4 2 - 4 3 11 7 9 6 11 3 2 - 3 5 3 4
PF 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 2 2 4 2 1 2 2 1 - 3 2 2 5 2 3 1 1 1 - 2 3 4 1
A TO 3 2 1 1 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 2 0 0 3 4 0 2 1 4 0 4 2 3 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 - - 1 0 1 1 3 5 0 2 1 2 1 4 0 1 1 1 0 1 - - 1 2 1 4 2 3 0 1
BK 0 0 0 0 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0
ST PTS 0 18 1 14 0 5 0 14 1 7 2 16 1 13 5 9 3 3 1 7 1 29 1 17 3 8 1 12 1 19 1 10 - 0 18 3 11 1 22 0 20 2 29 1 19 1 14 0 28 1 7 - 0 14 0 18 0 22 3 12
* - Mid-American Conference contests # - LMU Thanksgiving Classic $ - MAC Tournament
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
19
2018-19 Eagles Daughter of Cory Cardwell and Pamela Johnson...Has two brothers, Aidan Duncan and De’Shaun Johnson...Major: Criminology.
#20 Corrione Cardwell Guard ~ Jr.-So. ~ 5-8 Cleveland, Ohio-New Tech East
Career Game-Highs Points
12, at Ball State (2-7-18)
Field Goals
6, at Ball State (2-7-18)
3-Point FG’s
--
Free Throws
4, vs. Longwood (12-20-17)
Rebounds
8, vs. Florida A&M (11-10-17)
Assists
5, at Miami (1-13-18)
Steals
4, vs. Northern Illinois (2-24-18)
Blocks
1, vs. Northern Illinois (2-24-18)
Miscellaneous Stats Category
2017-18
Total
Double-digit scoring
3
3
20+ point games
0
0
Double-digit rebounding
0
0
Double-doubles
0 0
Led EMU in scoring
0
0
Led EMU in rebounding
1
1
Led EMU in three-pointers
0
0
5+ assist games
1
1
3+ three-pointers
0
0
EMU: 2017-18: Appeared in 29 games for the Eagles, making 20 starts at point guard…Scored 108 points, grabbed 48 rebounds, and added 46 assists and 29 steals in her first collegiate season…Scored a career-high 12 points at Ball State, Feb. 7, on 6-of-10 shooting…Grabbed a career-best eight rebounds versus Florida A&M, Nov. 10, in her EMU debut…Notched a career-high four steals against Northern Illinois, Feb. 24…2016-17: Did not appear in a game due to injury, earning a medical redshirt...HIGH SCHOOL: Was a four-year letterwinner for Melvin Burke at Cleveland New Tech East High School...Averaged 21.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 7.0 assists, and 4.0 steals as a senior...First team all-state selection...All-Senate honoree...District Player of the Year...LEL MVP...Led her team to an LEL Championship and three consecutive Senate Championships...Two-time captain...Also lettered in volleyball and track...Named MVP of the Scarab volleyball team...Regional finalist in track... PERSONAL: Full Name: Corrione Makayla Ann Cardwell…
Year
Corrione Cardwell – Eastern Michigan University Career Statistics Gs Gp-Min Fg-Att Pct 3-pt Fg-Att Pct Ft-Att Pct O-D Tot Avg Pf-D Ast To Bl St Pts
17-18
20 29-542 40-109 .367
0-8 .000 28-45 .622 10-38 48 1.7 62-3 46 61 1 29 108 3.7
TOTALS 20 29-542 40-109 .367
0-8 .000 28-45 .622 10-38 48 1.7 62-3 46 61 1 29 108 3.7
20
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
Avg
Corrione Cardwell 2017-18 Game-by-Game Stats Opponent MIN FLORIDA A&M 18 ROCHESTER 16 at Cleveland State 5 at St. Bonaventure 7 vs Denver# 7 at Loyola Marymount# dnp at Minnesota 1 at Illinois-Chicago 3 at Illinois State 1 at Detroit Mercy dnp LONGWOOD 11 KENT STATE* 2 at Bowling Green* 33 TOLEDO* 28 at Kent State* 22 at Miami* 31 WESTERN MICHIGAN* 27 at Northern Illinois* 14 MIAMI* 29 at Buffalo* 20 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* 24 at Ball State* 26 AKRON* 11 OHIO* 26 at Central Michigan* 20 at Toledo* 37 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* 21 at Western Michigan* 29 BALL STATE* 16 at Northern Illinois$ 26 vs Central Michigan$ 21
3-pt. FG FG 3-4 0-0 1-4 0-1 0-2 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 - - 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 - - 0-3 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-5 0-0 0-3 0-1 3-5 0-0 2-6 0-0 1-5 0-1 1-1 0-0 3-4 0-0 1-4 0-0 1-3 0-0 6-10 0-2 0-4 0-0 0-4 0-1 4-8 0-0 2-4 0-0 5-9 0-1 3-7 0-0 1-2 0-0 1-4 0-0 1-5 0-0
FT 3-6 0-0 1-2 0-0 0-0 - 0-0 0-0 0-0 - 4-6 1-2 1-2 0-0 2-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 3-4 2-2 1-2 0-2 0-0 0-0 1-1 1-4 0-0 4-4 2-2 0-0 2-2
O-D 2-6 1-1 0-1 0-2 0-0 - 0-1 0-0 0-1 - 0-1 0-0 2-1 1-4 0-0 0-0 1-2 0-1 0-0 2-0 0 0-3 0-1 0-2 0-2 0-1 1-1 0-2 0-1 0-2 0-1
RB 8 2 1 2 0 - 1 0 1 - 1 0 3 5 0 0 3 1 0 2 1-1 3 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 1
PF 3 1 1 0 1 - 0 0 0 - 0 0 1 3 5 2 3 1 4 2 2 5 4 1 3 5 4 3 1 4 3
A TO 3 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 0 1 - - 0 1 1 0 0 1 - - 1 2 0 0 1 3 4 3 0 1 5 3 4 3 2 2 3 5 1 3 1 4 3 6 0 1 2 2 2 2 4 3 2 2 1 4 0 3 3 0 0 0
BK 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
ST PTS 1 9 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 2 4 0 1 2 3 1 0 2 8 2 4 0 2 1 2 1 9 0 4 1 3 0 12 1 0 1 0 1 9 2 5 4 10 3 10 0 4 1 2 1 4
* - Mid-American Conference contests # - LMU Thanksgiving Classic $ - MAC Tournament
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
21
2018-19 Eagles #22 Autumn Hudson Forward ~ So.-So. ~ 6-5 Richwood, Ohio-North Union
Career Game-Highs Points
7, at UIC (12-8-17)
Field Goals
3, at UIC (12-8-17)
3-Point FG’s
--
Free Throws
1, three times
Rebounds
8, twice
Assists
1, twice
Steals
2, vs. Kent State (12-30-17)
Blocks
3, vs. Western Michigan (1-17-18)
Miscellaneous Stats Category
2017-18
Total
Double-digit scoring
0
0
20+ point games
0
0
Double-digit rebounding
0
0
Double-doubles
0 0
Led EMU in scoring
0
0
Led EMU in rebounding
3
3
Led EMU in three-pointers
0
0
5+ assist games
0
0
3+ three-pointers
0
0
EMU: Joins Colleen Russell (2004-08) as the tallest players in program history...2017-18: Appeared in 28 games for Eastern Michigan, making seven starts at center…Scored 51 points and added 86 rebounds, while pacing the team with 15 blocks…Scored a career-high seven points at Illinois Chicago, Dec. 8…Recorded a career-best eight rebounds at Bowling Green, Jan. 3…Posted a career-high three blocks versus Western Michigan, Jan. 17, tying for the most by an Eagle all season…HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at North Union High School where she was a four-year letterwinner for the Wildcats under Rachel Bennett...Eclipsed the 1,000-point mark as a senior...Named first team all-league, second team all-district, and All-Ohio Honorable Mention...Ranked as a three-star recruit by ProspectNation.com...Also lettered in volleyball, where she was a three-year letterwinner, first team all-conference honoree, and second team all-district selection...PERSONAL: Full Name: Autumn Rose Hudson… Daughter of Angel and David Hudson...Has three brothers, Caleb, Hezekiah, and Elijiah...Major: Criminology. Year 17-18
Autumn Hudson – Eastern Michigan University Career Statistics Gs Gp-Min Fg-Att Pct 3-pt Fg-Att Pct Ft-Att Pct O-D Tot Avg Pf-D Ast To Bl St Pts 7 28-261 24-57 .421
TOTALS 7 28-261 24-57 .421
22
0-0 .000 3-14 .214 38-48 86 3.1 36-0 2 15 15 6 51
Avg 1.8
0-0 .000 3-14 .214 38-48 86 3.1 36-0 2 15 15 6 51 1.8
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
Autumn Hudson 2107-18 Game-by-Game Stats Opponent MIN FLORIDA A&M 13 ROCHESTER 7 at Cleveland State 2 at St. Bonaventure 0 vs Denver# 7 at Loyola Marymount# 22 at Minnesota 12 at Illinois-Chicago 17 at Illinois State 11 at Detroit Mercy 5 LONGWOOD 4 KENT STATE* 16 at Bowling Green* 18 TOLEDO* 18 at Kent State* 13 at Miami* 8 WESTERN MICHIGAN* 23 at Northern Illinois* 2 MIAMI* 3 at Buffalo* 7 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* 5 at Ball State* dnp AKRON* 1 OHIO* 4 at Central Michigan* 8 at Toledo* 7 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* 8 at Western Michigan* 14 BALL STATE* 6 at Northern Illinois$ dnp vs Central Michigan$ dnp
3-pt. FG FG 2-3 0-0 2-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 1-4 0-0 0-6 0-0 3-3 0-0 0-1 0-0 1-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-3 0-0 1-2 0-0 2-4 0-0 2-4 0-0 0-2 0-0 1-3 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-2 0-0 0-3 0-0 0-0 0-0 - - 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 2-5 0-0 2-3 0-0 1-1 0-0 1-1 0-0 - - - -
FT 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-2 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-3 0-2 0-1 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 - -
O-D 0-3 2-0 0-0 0-0 0-4 2-4 5-0 2-6 1-2 1-1 0-1 1-2 1-7 2-3 1-1 3-2 3-2 0-0 2-0 2-0 2-1 - 0-1 0-0 0-1 5-2 2-2 0-1 1-2 - -
RB 3 2 0 0 4 6 5 8 3 2 1 3 8 5 2 5 5 0 2 2 3 - 1 0 1 7 4 1 3 - -
PF 3 0 0 0 1 3 0 4 0 2 0 3 2 0 3 1 2 1 0 1 2 - 1 0 2 3 0 1 1 - -
A TO 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 - - 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 - - - -
BK 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 - 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 - -
ST PTS 0 5 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 1 0 1 7 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 2 1 2 0 4 0 5 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 4 0 2 0 2 - - -
* - Mid-American Conference contests # - LMU Thanksgiving Classic $ - MAC Tournament
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
23
2018-19 Eagles #32 RayJon Harris Forward ~ So.-So. ~ 6-1 Euclid, Ohio-Euclid
Career Game-Highs Points
6, vs. Florida A&M (11-10-17)
Field Goals
2, three times
3-Point FG’s
--
Free Throws
3, vs. Longwood (12-20-17)
Rebounds
6, twice
Assists
1, at Cleveland State (11-16-17)
Steals
2, vs. Florida A&M (11-10-17)
Blocks
2, twice
Miscellaneous Stats Category
2017-18
Total
Double-digit scoring
0
0
20+ point games
0
0
Double-digit rebounding
0
0
Double-doubles
0 0
Led EMU in scoring
0
0
Led EMU in rebounding
0
0
Led EMU in three-pointers
0
0
5+ assist games
0
0
3+ three-pointers
0
0
EMU: 2017-18: Played in 17 games for the Green and White as a freshman…Scored a season-high six points versus Florida A&M, Nov. 10…Tallied a career-best six rebounds twice, versus Rochester, Nov. 13, and at Cleveland State, Nov. 16…Scored a total of 29 points and grabbed 26 rebounds in 94 minutes...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Euclid High School where she was a four-year letterwinner of the Panthers under Lynn Phillips...Ranked as a three-star recruit by ProspectNation.com...Led the team in points, pouring in 12.5 points per contest, and rebounding, averaging 11.3 boards per game...Averaged 2.5 blocks per game, the most on the team...Led the Panthers to regionals for the first time in 28 years...Named News Herald Player of the Week and Plain Dealer Player of the Week ...Also lettered in volleyball and track and field...PERSONAL: Full Name: RayJon Ann Harris…Daughter of LaRay and John Harris...Has one sister, Rashida...Major: Exercise Science.
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RayJon Harris – Eastern Michigan University Career Statistics Gs Gp-Min Fg-Att Pct 3-pt Fg-Att Pct Ft-Att Pct O-D Tot Avg Pf-D Ast To Bl St Pts
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0-0 .000 11-18 .611 18-8 26 1.5 13-0 3 4 7 2 29 1.7
TOTALS 0 17-94 9-22 .409
0-0 .000 11-18 .611 18-8 26 1.5 13-0 3 4 7 2 29 1.7
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Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
RayJon Harris 2017-18 Game-by-Game Stats Opponent MIN FLORIDA A&M 8 ROCHESTER 12 at Cleveland State 14 at St. Bonaventure 13 vs Denver# 4 at Loyola Marymount# dnp at Minnesota dnp at Illinois-Chicago dnp at Illinois State dnp at Detroit Mercy 4 LONGWOOD 8 KENT STATE* 1 at Bowling Green* 4 TOLEDO* dnp at Kent State* 2 at Miami* 2 WESTERN MICHIGAN* 1 at Northern Illinois* dnp MIAMI* dnp at Buffalo* 7 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* 5 at Ball State* dnp AKRON* 6 OHIO* dnp at Central Michigan* dnp at Toledo* dnp NORTHERN ILLINOIS* 2 at Western Michigan* dnp BALL STATE* 1 at Northern Illinois$ dnp vs Central Michigan$ dnp
3-pt. FG FG 2-4 0-0 2-5 0-0 2-6 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 - - - - - - - - 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - - 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-3 0-0 - - - - 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 - - 0-1 0-0 - - - - - - 0-0 0-0 - - 0-0 0-0 - - - -
FT 2-2 1-2 2-2 1-2 0-0 - - - - 1-1 3-4 0-0 0-0 - 0-0 0-0 0-0 - - 0-0 1-5 - 0-0 - - - 0-0 - 0-0 - -
O-D 1-1 3-3 6-0 2-0 0-0 - - - - 1-0 2-2 0-1 0-0 - 0-0 0-0 1-0 - - 0-1 2-0 - 0-0 - - - 0-0 - 0-0 - -
RB 2 6 6 2 0 - - - - 1 4 1 0 - 0 0 1 - - 1 2 - 0 - - - 0 - 0 - -
PF 1 1 3 2 0 - - - - 1 0 0 0 - 0 1 1 - - 2 1 - 0 - - - 0 - 0 - -
A TO 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 2 0 - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 - - 0 0 0 0 0 0 - - - - 0 0 0 0 - - 0 0 - - - - - - 0 0 - - 0 0 - - - -
BK 0 2 1 0 0 - - - - 0 2 0 1 - 0 0 0 - - 0 0 - 1 - - - 0 - 0 - -
ST PTS 2 6 0 5 0 6 0 1 0 0 - - - - 0 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 2 - - 0 0 0 3 - 0 0 - - - 0 0 - 0 0 - - -
* - Mid-American Conference contests # - LMU Thanksgiving Classic $ - MAC Tournament
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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2018-19 Eagles #1 Toyosi Abiola
Guard ~ So.-Fr. ~ 5-7 London, England-City of London Academy Iona
EMU: 2018-19: Joins the Eagles as a transfer from Iona with three years of eligibility remaining...IONA: 2017-18: Unanimous MAAC Rookie of the Year...All-MAAC Rookie Team honoree...League-leading nine-time MAAC Rookie of the Week selection...Played in and started all 30 games for the Gaels as a freshman...Averaged 11.5 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.0 steals per game...Led all Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference freshmen and ranked in the top-15 in the league in scoring, minutes, free throw percentage, and three-pointers made... Dropped 20 points on 7-of-15 shooting in her collegiate debut against Arizona, Nov. 10...Scored a career-high 21 points on 8-of-16 shooting against Canisius, Jan. 2, including a trio of three-pointers...Registered 17 double-digit performances and four 20+ point efforts...Led Iona in scoring on four occasions.... Ranked second on the team in steals (29) and fourth in rebounding (2.7)...HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at City of London Academy and played for the Southwark Pride AAU program... Helped lead her team in winning five national championships, including the U18 National Championship, U18 National Cup, Women’s Division I National Championship, Women’s Division I National Cup and WEABL National Championship...Three-time WEABL Player of the Week honoree...Averaged 14.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.2 steals per game...Led the WEABL in scoring at 19 ppg, while also ranking in the top-five in field goal percentage (48.9) and three-point field goal percentage (44)...Named South Conference WEABL Player of the year in her senior season...PERSONAL: Full Name: Alimat “Toyosi” Abiola.
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#10 Areanna Combs
Guard ~ Jr.-Jr. ~ 5-10 Oklahoma City, Okla.-Putnam City West Oklahoma State
EMU: Joins the Eagles as a junior with two years of eligibility remaining…Must sit out the 2018-19 season due to NCAA transfer rules…OKLAHOMA STATE: Played in 45 games and made 20 starts with the Cowgirls over two seasons… Started all 14 games she appeared in during the 2017-18 season, averaging 8.5 points, 2.6 assists, and 2.0 rebounds per contest…Set a career-high in nearly every statistical category for the Cowgirls as a sophomore, including shooting 46.3 percent from the field…Flirted with a triple-double in OSU’s win over UTRGV, Nov. 17, 2017, finishing with 10 points, seven assists, and six steals…Posted a career-high 18-point effort against Southern, Nov. 30, 2017…Tallied six double-digit scoring performances as a sophomore, while also registering three-or-more assists seven times....HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Putnam City West High School and Western Heights High School throughout her prep career…Named second team allconference as a sophomore at Western Heights…Tabbed as the Oklahoma Big 10 Conference Newcomer of the Year as a junior at Putnam City West…Average 17.5 points per game… Selected Second Team Big All-City…All-State Honorable Mention honoree according to The Oklahoman...PERSONAL: Full Name: Areanna Combs…Daughter of Jacklyn and Brian Combs…Has four siblings, Charisma, Marcus, Marissa, and Charity…Cousin Leroy played basketball at Oklahoma State... Major: Undecided.
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
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Jenna Annecchiarico
Natalia Pineda
Guard ~ Fr.-Fr. ~ 5-5 Baldwin, N.Y.-Baldwin
Guard ~ Fr.-Fr. ~ 5-9 Miami, Fla.-John A. Ferguson
HIGH SCHOOL: A ProspectsNation.com four-star recruit… Four-year varsity letter winner for Baldwin High School in Baldwin, N.Y… As a Bruin, led the women’s basketball team to four consecutive Nassau AA Championships…Named threetime captain, led Baldwin to a stunning upset of USA Today’s No. 1 team in the nation, Christ the King, winning the 2018 Class AA Federation Championships… Under her leadership, Baldwin became the first Long Island public high school to ever break into the top-10 National Girls’ Basketball rankings… PERSONAL: Full Name: Jenna Marie Annecchiarico… Daughter of Maurice and Gina Annecchiarico…Has two sisters, Natalie and Julie…Major: Physical education.
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner from John. A Ferguson High School in Miami, Fla....Two-time captain, leading the Falcons to a pair of district championships… Named 2017 Miami Herald 9A-7A Girls’ Basketball Player of the Year during her senior campaign…A three-time All-Dade County Selection, setting the school record for points in one game (52)…Earned Art Turner Player of the Game honoree multiple times during her high-school career…Lead the Falcons to two state runner-up finishes and multiple GMAC Championships during her time at Ferguson…Member of Columbia’s U18 national team that played for the FIBA U18 Americas Women’s Championship in the summer of 2018… PERSONAL: Full Name: Natalia Sofia Pineda…Daughter of Nora Ramirez…Has a brother, Diego… Major: Nursing.
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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2018-19 Eagles #21 Kiara Johnson
Makenna Drabick
Forward ~ Fr.-Fr. ~ 6-2 Tonawonda, N.Y.-Cardinal O’Hara
Guard ~ Fr.-Fr. ~ 5-9 North Canton, Ohio-Hoover
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner at Cardinal O’Hara High School in Tonawanda, N.Y....Named team captain in the 2018 season…Helped lead Cardinal O’Hara to four straight Monsignor Martin High School Basketball Championships… Averaged 11 points, nine rebounds, and four blocks per game in her senior season for the Hawks…Ranked No.6 amongst power forwards in N.Y. for 2018 class by MaxPreps.com… Named Second Team All-Western New York by The Buffalo News for her senior season efforts…Posted a career-high of 27 points in a game as a senior…PERSONAL: Full Name: Kiara Mariah Johnson…Daughter of Christopher and Maria Johnson…Has a sister, Krystal…Major: Criminal justice.
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HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year letter winner at Hoover High School in North Canton, Ohio…Finished career ranked third all-time in rebounds in school history…Named twotime All-Federal League and all-county selection in her time as a Viking…Earned Third Team All-Ohio selection in her junior campaign, in which she recorded the third-most rebounds in single-season history, earned the Vikings a District Championship, and lead Hoover to a Sweet-Sixteen appearance…Also a three-year letterwinner volleyball player for the Vikings…PERSONAL: Full Name: Makenna Marie Drabick… Daughter of Nick and Robinne Drabick…Has two brothers, Tyler and Peyton…Major: Undecided.
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
2018-19 Coaching Staff Head Coach Fred Castro
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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Head Coach Fred Castro Fred Castro Head Coach ~ Third Season at EMU Oklahoma, 2004
Fred Castro, the eighth Head Women’s Basketball Coach in Eastern Michigan University history, begins his third season at the helm in 201819. Castro’s squad made significant strides in the 2017-18 season, while also leaving its mark in the EMU record book. Collectively, the Eagles scored the ninth-most points in program history (2,150) and made the seventh-most field goals (810) in EMU laurels in large part to the impact of Castro’s first recruiting class. EMU’s newcomers, which comprised of four freshmen, a redshirt freshman, and four transfers, were some of the most impactful additions in the country as the group accounted for 70.3 percent of the team’s scoring and 77.1 percent of its rebounding. Under the tutelage of Castro and his staff, Danielle Minott and Courtnie Lewis reeled in postseason accolades. Minott, a two-time MAC West Player of the Week honoree, was named to the All-MAC Third Team after an outstanding first season in Ypsilanti. Minott rewrote the record book with an electric performance against the University at Buffalo, Jan. 27, breaking the program record with 44 points. She also knocked down 14 shots, the seventh-most in EMU history in the Eagles’ overtime battle against the Bulls. For the season, Minott finished fifth in points by an EMU junior and ranked 13th in EMU annals with 483 points scored. Meanwhile, Lewis pieced together one of the best freshman seasons in EMU history. An All-MAC Honorable Mention and a MAC AllFreshmen Team selection, Lewis scored the second most-points by a freshman in EMU history, while finishing the season top-10 nationally among freshmen in points per game. Her 435 points also ranked as the 21st-most in EMU single-season history overall, while her three-point percentage (.405) was eighth-best at Eastern Michigan. Lewis also became the only freshman in the country to hold shooting percentages of at least 44-40-75 (field goal-three-point-free throw). The Eagles also saw the careers of four seniors come to a close, most notably Sasha Dailey. Dailey finished her time in the Green and White ranked second in games played (131), tied for fifth in steals (243), seventh in field goal attempts (1,306), tied for 10th in field goals made (507) and steals average (1.9), and 15th in minutes played (3,018) and scoring (1,247). She finished her career as one of three players in program history to have scored at least 1,000 points, grabbed 350-ormore rebounds, and racked up 200+ steals. In his first season leading the Eagles, Castro coached Phillis Webb to the best season of her career. Webb posted career-highs in points (454), rebounds (261), free throws made (75), three-pointers (37), field goals (171), and minutes (1,076). The Brooklyn Park, Minn. native also became just the seventh player in Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball history to grab 700 rebounds and score 1,000 points in their career, eclipsing both marks under the guidance of Castro. A rising star in the coaching world, the 37-year old Castro has spent the past 16 years climbing the ranks from student manager to now the eighth head coach in EMU program history. During his career, he has worked tirelessly to learn and has held nearly every position within a women’s basketball program including serving as offensive coordinator, recruiting coordinator, video coordinator, and travel coordinator. Castro has been a part of 10 squads that have participated in the postseason since the 2001-02 campaign, including a pair of trips to the NCAA Tournament Final Four. In 15 years of coaching, his teams have
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combined to post a 317-171 record (.650 winning percentage) and eight seasons of 20-or-more victories. Castro came to Ypsilanti following a three year stint in Seattle as an assistant coach with the University of Washington, in which Huskies posted a 69-35 record and a trip to the 2016 NCAA Tournament Final Four. He worked with the guards and acted as the team’s offensive coordinator as the Huskies defeated 14 top-25 programs during his tenure. A storybook 2015-16 campaign saw Washington post a 26-11 record and the program’s first Final Four appearance. Dealing with a short bench due to injuries, the Huskies utilized a six-woman rotation as it tore through the NCAA Tournament, including beating No. 4 Stanford, 85–76, to win the South Regional. Washington finished the year ranked in the top 50 in 11 statistical categories including: free throws made (521 - 6th), free throw percentage (78.0% - 6th), three-pointers made (271 17th) and rebounds (1,437 - 23rd). Castro tutored USBWA All-America honoree Kelsey Plum, who was fourth in the nation in scoring at 25.9 points per game, while leading the country in total points with 960. In addition to her scoring prowess, Plum averaged 3.7 rebounds and 4.2 assists, while leading the nation in both free throws made (266) and attempted (299). The junior guard broke the Washington record for points in a season, while also setting the Pacific-12 Conference record for career free throws made. Castro’s guards saw success in 2014-15 as he coached Plum and Jazmine Davis through a record-breaking season. Plum finished her season ranked seventh in the nation in scoring and second in free throws made. Additionally, she set UW single-season records in 30-point games (7), free throws made (207) and percentage (89.6%), single season scoring (746 points), and points in a game with 45 against Oklahoma. Davis completed her senior season with the Dawgs as the UW all-time leader in six categories including points, three-point field goals and free throws made. She also become the first four-time All-Pac-12 player in UW history. In his first year with the program, Washington earned a trip to the quarterfinals of the Postseason WNIT. The Huskies finished 20-14, including 10-8 in the Pac-12. The Dawgs defeated five teams that were ranked at some point during the season, including an upset of thenNo. 3 Stanford at Alaska Airlines Arena in front of a nationally televised audience. The win ended the 58-game road conference winning streak of the Cardinal. On the recruiting trail, Washington national prominence continued to improve with the 2016 recruiting class ranked 16th-best in the country. Castro inked a McDonald’s All-American in 2015 class, while UW’s 2014 incoming group was ranked in the top-25 nationally. He arrived at Washington from the University of Tulsa where he served as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator from 2011-13. When Castro arrived at Tulsa, the Golden Hurricane were coming off just five wins, but in 2013 they won the Conference USA Tournament title and advanced to
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
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the NCAA Tournament. Castro helped put together a pair of top-50 recruiting classes at Tulsa, while also assisting with on-floor coaching, including practice planning, player development and scouting. His final recruiting class was ranked 39th nationally and fourth amongst mid-majors. In 2012, Castro was first invited to the Nike Villa 7 Clinic for the top 30 assistant coaches in the country. He attended the clinic yearly from 2012-15. In addition to Castro’s duties at Tulsa, he worked as an advance scout for the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream. Castro worked as an assistant coach at the University of Albany during the 2010-11 season. He was responsible for on-the-floor coaching, game scouting, recruiting, game scheduling and served as the liaison to academic and athlete support services. Castro helped coach the Great Danes to their first winning season since becoming a Division I program in 1999. Prior to his stint at Albany, Castro was an assistant coach at Mercer University for two seasons (2008-10), where he helped coach the second-best turnaround in the country during the 2008-09 season with a 17-13 record, improving from the 2007-08 season by 12 wins, and earn the No. 2 seed in the Atlantic Sun Conference a year later. Castro was an advance scout for the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx in 200910. Previously, Castro was an assistant men’s basketball coach at Rogers State University, an NAIA program in the Sooner Athletic Conference, during its inaugural season in 2007-08 where they went 20-11. He also held various positions for the University of Oklahoma women’s basketball program from 2001-07, including video/travel coordinator (2005-07), volunteer coach (2004-05) and manager/scout team player (2001-04). While with the Sooners, Castro was part of six consecutive NCAA Tournament teams, including a Final Four squad in 2002 and back-to-back Sweet Sixteen teams. Oklahoma captured four Big 12 Conference Tournament championships and three regular-season crowns as well during his time on campus. Castro, who hails from Denton, Texas, is a graduate of Oklahoma with a bachelor’s degree in aviation, and was an instructor in the Aviation Department in 2004-05. He and his wife, Cindy, have a daughter, Aliya and a son, Alonzo.
THE FRED CASTRO FILE
Carlos Federico “Fred” Castro University of Okalahoma - bachelor’s degree in aviation - 2004
COACHING EXPERIENCE YEAR SCHOOL JOB TITLE 2017-18 Eastern Michigan University Head Coach 11-20; 6-12 MAC 2016-17 Eastern Michigan University Head Coach 6-25; 1-17 MAC 2015-16 University of Washington Assistant Coach 26-11; 11-7 Pac-12; NCAA “Final Four” 2014-15 University of Washington Assistant Coach 23-10; 11-7 Pac-12; NCAA First Round 2013-14 University of Washington Assistant Coach 20-14; 10-8 Pac-12; WNIT Quarterfinals 2012-13 University of Tulsa Assistant Coach 18-17, 8-8 C-USA; NCAA First Round 2011-12 University of Tulsa Assistant Coach 15-15, 8-8 C-USA; 2010-11 University of Albany Assistant Coach 16-14; 9-7 American East; 2009-10 Minnesota Lynx Advance Scout 14-20; 7-13 West; Fifth in West Division 2009-10 Mercer University Assistant Coach 15-16; 11-9 SoCon; 2008-09 Mercer University Assistant Coach 17-14; 12-8 SoCon; 2007-08 Rogers State Assistant Men’s Coach 20-11; 13-9 SAC; SAC Semifinals 2006-07 University of Oklahoma Video/Travel Coordinator 28-5; 13-3 Big 12; NCAA “Final Four” 2005-06 University of Oklahoma Video/Travel Coordinator 31-5; 16-0 Big 12; NCAA “Sweet Sixteen” 2004-05 University of Oklahoma Volunteer Coach 17-13; 8-8 Big12; NCAA “Sweet Sixteen” Head Coaching Record 17-45 (7-29) Overall Collegiate Coaching Record 334-216 (169-128) Postseason Coaching Experience:
2016 NCAA Tournament Final Four, 2015 NCAA Tournament First Round, 2014 WNIT Quarterfinal Round, 2013 NCAA Tournament First Round, 2007 NCAA Tournament “Sweet 16”, 2006 NCAA Tournament “Sweet 16”, 2005 NCAA Tournament First Round, 2004 NCAA Tournament Second Round, 2003 NCAA Tournament First Round, 2002 NCAA Tournament Runner-up
What They Are Saying About Fred Castro “Eastern Michigan is gaining a great family. Fred, Cynthia, Aliya and Alonso have impacted our family, campus, program, and city ever since they have been here and have been a huge in every phase of our success since arriving and I feel you can expect the exact same thing at Eastern Michigan. He has the ability to connect anybody he’s around, whether that’s a coach, player, recruit, booster, anybody, he has a knack for developing and maintaining relationships and fostering connections with people. You couple that with his knowledge on the court, his work ethic, and desire to build and you have got a lethal combination. You have somebody who has all the tools to be successful and make the transition from assistant coach to head coach. I think he has a support system with deep coaching roots which is why I think is coaching tree will branch quickly.” Mike Neighbors, Head Coach University of Arkansas “Fred is a quintessential gym rat. He has an unrivaled passion for the game of basketball. As a scout team player here at Oklahoma and then our video coordinator, a young guy getting into the business, he had a hunger that was unquenchable. I think that’s what makes him great and will continue to make him great because he never rests. He wants to continually learn and get better. I think he has a great vision of what he wants the program to look like and the framework around which he will build it. I can tell you, nobody will outwork him. He is incredibly bright, has dogged determination, and he has a great feel for the game of basketball. He sees it and has the ability to communicate with players about what he sees, which I think is key to successful coaching. It’s not what he knows, it’s what he can get them to know and I think that’s probably where is greatest gift lies.” Sherri Coale, Head Coach University of Oklahoma
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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Assistant Coach Adam Call Adam Call Associate Head Coach ~ Third Season at EMU Oklahoma, 2007
The 2018-19 season marks the third season at Eastern Michigan for Adam Call, and his first as Associate Head Coach. This past season, Call was crucial in the development of EMU’s guards. Most notably, he guided Danielle Minott and Courtnie Lewis to All-MAC honors. Minott, after rewriting the single-game record book, landed on the All-MAC Third Team, while Lewis put together one of the greatest freshman campaigns in program history. Lewis scored the second-most points by a freshman Eagle en route to All-MAC Honorable Mention and MAC All-Freshmen honors, while also finishing top-10 nationally in scoring among freshmen. Additionally, Call worked with Sasha Dailey, who finished her time in the Green and White ranked second in games played (131), tied for fifth in steals (243), seventh in field goal attempts (1,306), tied for 10th in field goals made (507) and steals average (1.9), and 15th in minutes played (3,018) and scoring (1,247). Call came to Ypsilanti after spending the past two seasons at Stony Brook University as an assistant coach. At Stony Brook, Call worked with the guards while also aiding in scouting, practice planning and game planning. In two years with the Seawolves, he was part of a team that made back-to-back appearances in the Women’s Basketball Invitational (WBI) while posting 17 victories in each season. In 2015-16, he helped mentor freshman point guard Davion Wingate to AllRookie Team honors from the America East Conference. Wingate started 14 games at point guard, averaging 8.7 points per game over 30 contests. She won two Rookie of the Week awards in a span of three weeks from Jan. 11-25, scoring in double figures in 12 of 13 games from Dec. 18-Feb. 3. In Call’s first season, he assisted with the development of America East second team guard Kori Bayne-Walker and AllDefensive Team selection, Jessica Ogunnorin. Bayne-Walker led
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the conference in assists, averaging 5.26 per game, and finished the season ranked eighth in school history in assists. The Norman, Okla. native arrived at Stony Brook after spending the 2013-14 campaign as the Director of Player Development at the University of Washington, where he helped guide the Huskies to a 20-win season and berth in the WNIT Quarterfinals. Call was the Director of Basketball Operations at Northwestern from 2011-13, where he ran Joe McKeown Basketball Camps and supervised managerial staff, the video coordinator and interns. The Horned Frogs of Texas Christian University made a national postseason trip in each of Call’s three seasons as video coordinator, including the NCAA Tournament in 2008-09 and 2009-10. TCU claimed the Mountain West Conference regular season title in 2009-10 and played in the WNIT in 2010-11. He began his career as a sophomore at the University of Oklahoma, where he served three seasons as the student manager from 2004-07. The Sooners claimed two Big XII Conference Tournament and regular season championships and went to the NCAA Tournament every year. The programs he has worked for have qualified for the NCAA Tournament five times, including trips to the NCAA “Sweet 16” in 2005-06 and 2006-07. Call holds a bachelor’s degree in international area studies from the University of Oklahoma and a master’s degree in liberal arts from TCU.
THE ADAM CALL FILE Adam Joseph Call Norman H.S. (Norman, Okla.) University of Oklahoma - bachelor’s degree in international studies - 2007 Texas Christian University - master’s degree in liberal arts - 2011
SCHOOL/CLUB Eastern Michigan University Stony Brook University University of Washington Northwestern University Texas Christian University University of Oklahoma
COACHING EXPERIENCE JOB TITLE Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach Director of Player Development Director of Basketball Operations Video Coordinator Student Manager
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
Assistant Coach Cassandra Callaway Cassandra Callaway Assistant Coach ~ Third Season at EMU Albany, 2012
Entering her third year at EMU is Cassandra Callaway, who came to Ypsilanti after spending a few seasons at the high school level. This past season, Callaway helped in the development of EMU’s guards. Most notably, she coached Danielle Minott and Courtnie Lewis to All-MAC honors. Minott, after rewriting the single-game record book, landed on the All-MAC Third Team, while Lewis put together one of the greatest freshman campaigns in program history. Lewis scored the second-most points by a freshman Eagle en route to All-MAC Honorable Mention and MAC All-Freshmen honors, while also finishing top-10 nationally in scoring among freshmen. Additionally, Callaway worked with Sasha Dailey, who finished her time in the Green and White ranked second in games played (131), tied for fifth in steals (243), seventh in field goal attempts (1,306), tied for 10th in field goals made (507) and steals average (1.9), and 15th in minutes played (3,018) and scoring (1,247). Prior to joining Castro’s staff, Callaway served as an assistant coach at Saint Anthony’s High School in Jersey City, N.J. There, she worked primarily with the guards, while also assisting with practice plans and various other responsibilities. Prior to her stint at Saint Anthony’s, Callaway spent a season as a volunteer coach at Malcolm X Shabazz High School in Newark, N.J. In her lone season at Malcolm X Shabazz, Callaway created, developed, and implemented player workouts, oversaw game statistics, and assisted with practice plans. A solid player at the University of Albany, she helped the Great Danes improve in every season culminating with the program’s first NCAA Tournament berth in 2011-12. Overall, UA doubled its win total from her sophomore to senior seasons to finish with 50 victories in the three-year span. She finished her Albany career with 625 points, 116 assists, 81 steals and 44 starts.
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During her senior season, Callaway averaged 10.8 points per game and shot a team-best 80.3 percent from the free throw line. The team went undefeated on the road during the America East Conference slate to post a 14-2 conference record. In the AE Tournament, Callaway collected all-tournament team accolades, after netting 23 points in the title game, while also handing out six assists. In 2010-11, Callaway was tutored by Coach Castro as the Great Danes posted their first winning season since becoming a Division I program in 1999. She averaged 10.0 points per game while adding 42 steals and 39 assists. Callaway began her collegiate career in 2008-09 at Daytona State College where she led the squad to a 20-9 record. An AllMid-Florida Conference first-team selection after netting 12.2 points per game, her team was ranked in the top-10 of the Florida Community College Activities Association women’s basketball coaches’ poll. A four-year letterwinner at Bayonne High School in Bayonne, N.J., Callaway was named the Hudson County Player of the Year by the Star-Ledger and a third team all-state selection as a senior after leading the squad to a 21-7 record. In her final season, she averaged 20.9 points, 2.1 assists, 2.5 steals and 3.1 rebounds as the team’s floor general. Callaway graduated with a bachelor’s degree in the arts and sciences, communication and rhetoric, and a minor in business administration.
THE CASSANDRA CALLAWAY FILE Cassandra Monique Callaway Bayonne H.S. (Bayonne, N.J.) University of Albany - Bachelor’s degree in business administration - 2012
COACHING/PLAYING EXPERIENCE YEAR SCHOOL/TEAM JOB TITLE-COACHING ASSIGNMENT 2016-Present Eastern Michigan University Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach 2015-16 Saint Anthony’s H.S. Varsity Assistant Coach 2014-15 Malcolm X Shabazz H.S. (Newark, N.J. Volunteer Assistant Coach 2014 New Jersey Express Athlete 2009-12 University of Albany Student-Athlete 2008-09 Daytona State College Student-Athlete Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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Assistant Coach Carlos Adamson carlos adamson
College (2002-04) and Westlake High School (2008-09). Adamson holds a bachelor’s degree in recreation from Southwest Baptist University. He and his wife, Misty, have three sons, Jordan, Carlos, Cooper, and one daughter, Cobe.
Assistant Coach ~ First Season at EMU OKlahoma, 2010
The 2018-19 campaign will be Carlos Adamson’s first season as an assistant coach on Fred Castro’s staff. Adamson came to Ypsilanti with more than 10 years of experience at both the college and high school levels, having spent time in Oklahoma and Florida. Most recently, Adamson served as the Head Girls Basketball Coach at Putnam City West High School in Oklahoma City, Okla. where he was tabbed as The Oklahoman Coach of the Year in 2015 and 2018. During his four-year stint, he guided the Patriots to an 81-20 overall record, a state runner-up finish (2018), a pair of area championships (2017 & 2018), three straight regional championships (2016-18), and two Big 10 Conference titles (2017 & 2018). Prior to making the move to Oklahoma, the Oklahoma City, Okla. native spent three years at Hollywood Christian High School in Hollywood, Fla. There, he was named Coach of the Year by the South Florida Dairy Farmers (2011), Miami Herald (2011), and Broward County (2010). Under the tutelage of Adamson, HCHS became one of the top high school programs in the country. In addition to leading Hollywood Christian to its first-ever ESPN national ranking, the Challengers earned an ESPN Rise National Invitation in 2011 en route to their first Class 2A Florida State Championship in school history. He served in a variety of roles at Seminole Tribe of Florida from 2004 to 2012, including basketball coordinator, recreation manager, and head girls basketball coach. Adamson got his start as the Freshman Boys Basketball Coach at Norman North High School in 2001, before stops at Rose State THE CARLOS ADAMSON FILE Name: Carlos Adamson High School: Edmond Memorial H.S. - Oklahoma City, Okla. College: Southwest Baptist University - Bachelor’s degree in Recreation - 2000 Rose State College - Associate’s Degree - 1998 Family: Wife - Misty; Children - Jordan, Carlos, Cobe, Cooper
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COACHING/PLAYING EXPERIENCE SCHOOL/CLUB JOB TITLE Eastern Michigan University Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach Putnam City West High School Head Girls Basketball Coach Putnam City West High School Assistant Boys Basketball Coach Hollywood Christian High School Head Girls Basketball Coach Seminole Tribe of Florida Basketball Coordinator/Head Girls Basketball Coach Westlake High School Head Girls Basketball Coach Rose State College Assistant Girls Basketball Coach Norman North High School Freshman Boys Basketball Coach Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
Support Staff Karen Del Carpio
Katie Hempen
Director of Operations ~ First Season at EMU Bethany College, 2014
Graduate Assistant ~ First Season at EMU Arizona State, 2014
Karen Del Carpio enters her first season as the the director of operations for the women’s basketball program following a four-year stint at Central Florida. Her primary responsibilities as EMU director of operations will include coordinating Eastern’s travel arrangements, budget, marketing, community service, camps equipment, supervising the managerial staff, and various other administrative duties. In four seasons at UCF, Del Carpio served in operational roles with both the men’s and women’s programs. Spending the past two years as the assistant director of operations for the men, Del Carpio was a part of the 2016-17 staff that led the Knights to a run to the semifinals of the NIT and the second-most wins in program history (24). Del Carpio got her start in basketball operations as a student at Bethany College (Kansas). In addition to suiting up for the women’s team from 2012-14, the Fort Lauderdale, Fla., native assisted Bethany’s men’s basketball team as a manager in her spare time. She performed a variety of tasks and roles with the Swedes, including assisting with the team’s daily operations, academic monitoring and success of student-athletes in the classroom, and editing athletic publications. Before attending Bethany College, Del Carpio played basketball for Southeast Community College (Nebraska) from 2010-12. She led her team to conference and regional championships, as well as its first appearance at the national championships. A native of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Del Carpio earned her degree in business administration from Bethany College (Kansas) where she served as a captain and an all-conference honorable mention for the women’s basketball team.
Katie Hempen enters her first season as a graduate assistant for EMU’s women’s basketball program in 2018-19. Prior to joining the Eagles, Hempen spent time coaching in the high school and AAU ranks holding posts with Desert Mountain High School, and Arizona Select Club’s U16 and U13 squads. One of the best players to ever suit up for Arizona State, Hempen concluded her career as ASU’s all-time leader in three-pointers with 185 makes. Additionally, she set the single-season record for three-pointers (76) during the 2014-15 season, while also setting the Sun Devils’ NCAA Tournament records for three-pointers in a game (6) and career three-pointers (19). A two-time All-Pac-12 honoree, Hempen began her collegiate career at Southern Illinois-Edwardsville. There, she was selected as the Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Year, named to the OVC All-Newcomer Team, and was a three-time OVC Newcomer of the Week honoree. Hempen graduated from Arizona State in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in family and human development. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in sport management at Eastern Michigan.
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Welch Hall and Ypsilanti Water Tower
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
Eastern Michigan University Where We’re Located
Eastern Michigan University is located in historic Ypsilanti, about 10 miles east of Ann Arbor, 40 miles west of Detroit and just 20 minutes from Detroit Metropolitan Airport. It is an area rich in academic, research, technological and recreational resources. The University also has sites in Livonia, Jackson, Traverse City, Flint, Detroit and Monroe. EMU’s 800 plus-acre campus of scenic flora and wooded areas includes 18 miles of walkways and jogging trails and has 122 buildings throughout the academic and athletic campuses. Eagle Crest – Eastern Michigan’s conference center, golf course, and resort – is located on the banks of nearby Ford Lake. Ypsilanti plays a leading role in industry and education. The city and the University have forged close ties that have lasted more than 160 years.
What Makes Us Unique
In 1849, the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Michigan formally paved the way for the establishment of Michigan State Normal School, with the exclusive purposes of instructing persons in the art of teaching; providing a good common school education; and giving instruction in the mechanic arts, husbandry, agricultural chemistry and the laws of the United States. Since its inception, Eastern Michigan, first as a Normal School, then as a College and finally as a University, has grown and developed to respond to the ever-changing needs of society. Over the years, EMU has educated thousands of sons and daughters of Michigan, the nation, and the world. The university currently serves 22,000 students who are pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 200 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University’s Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Health and Human Services; Technology, and its graduate school. Eastern Michigan’s exceptional faculty, students and alumni include CEOs from major businesses, a National Student Teacher of the Year, National Teacher of the Year, numerous Fulbright Scholars and Milken Family Foundation National Educators award winners, and several Michigan Teachers of the Year. EMU is regularly recognized by national publications for its excellence, diversity, and commitment to applied education.
Our Students
With nearly 22,000 students, EMU provides a rich learning environment for the campus community. The University currently has approximately 18,000 undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students. Our students represent 49 states and 93 foreign countries. Of undergraduate students, 72 percent are fulltime and 59 percent are women. The most popular majors are education, business, social sciences and history, science and engineering, English, and the health professions. EMU’s undergraduate population is approximately 66 percent white; 18 percent black; 3 percent international; 3 percent Asian-American; 4 percent Hispanic, 0.2 percent Native-American, and 6 percent not answered (i.e. elected not to respond to this inquiry). Eastern Michigan offers a number of special academic programs to help students succeed. These include the Honors College; the Holman Success Center; distance learning; accelerated format programs; online, weekend and evening programs and courses; American Humanics certification; Study Abroad Tours; a specialized master’s degree program for corporations offered onsite; a double master’s degree; online technologies for education and training. With more than 200 academic and social organizations, an extensive intramural sports program, 21 NCAA Division I-A sports and numerous cultural activities from which to choose, EMU students have diverse opportunities to become involved in campus life. Students’ on-campus housing choices range from traditional dormitorystyle rooms to apartments and include living/ learning center options.
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Faculty/Staff
Eastern Michigan University employs nearly 700 full-time faculty and 1,000 staff members. Ninetyfour percent of EMU professors have doctoral degrees or terminal degrees in their field. The student to faculty ratio is 17:1. Faculty work closely with students, and many involve students in their research. Recently, the University celebrated its 30th annual Undergraduate Symposium; a benchmark program for undergraduate research.
Community Outreach
EMU’s Economic Impact
Since its founding in 1849, Eastern Michigan has provided quality services to the residents of Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, the State of Michigan and other states and nations. EMU’s total impact on the Michigan economy of an estimated $3.7 billion annually reflects a return of more than $42 for each dollar received from the state. The University’s total impact on the Michigan economy results in a contribution of $166 million in state tax revenue. Thus, EMU’s impact on state government tax revenue is $1.87 in taxes for each dollar received from the state.
Eastern Michigan is making an impact nationally by channeling its academic research as a means of solving real world problems. EMU currently has 14 research institutes and centers that focus on community building and civic engagement, quality, community and regional development, small business development, geospatial education, textiles, export assistance and product development. EMU is well-known for merging theory and practice for the benefit of the community. Applied research leads to new knowledge, new jobs and new business. Annually, the university receives about $15 million in revenues for sponsored research and community service activities.
The Alumni Association
Representing more than 160,000 alumni and friends, the Alumni Association sponsors social and service-related programs for more than 20 geographically-based and special-interest alumni chapters.
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
Education First Mission Statement
Eastern Michigan University is committed to excellence in teaching through traditional and innovative approaches, the extension of knowledge through basic and applied research, and creative and artistic expression. Building on a proud tradition of national leadership in the preparation of teachers, we maximize educational opportunities and personal and professional growth for students from diverse backgrounds through an array of baccalaureate, master’s and doc-
toral programs. We strive to provide a student-focused learning environment that enhances the lives of students and positively impacts the community. We extend our commitment beyond the campus boundaries to the wider community through service initiatives, and public and private partnerships of mutual interest addressing local, regional, national and international opportunities and challenges. Founded in 1849, when the state of Michigan was just 12 years old, Michigan State Normal School was designated by the state legislature as the first institution to educate teachers to serve the public schools. The University thus began, somewhat humbly, as the sixth teacher education institution in the nation. A campus that today comprises more than 800 acres was once a four-acre plot with one building and two programs of study – a classical course and an English Course. The school’s name changed several times – to Michigan State Normal College in 1899; to Eastern Michigan College in 1956; and finally to Eastern Michigan University in 1959. During its first 100 years, the institution certified thousands of teachers and developed the broad-based curricula that ultimately prepared it for university status. Within that new university, three colleges emerged: Education, Arts and Sciences and the Graduate School. The University has since expanded three more times, adding the College of Business in 1964, the College of Health and Human Services in 1975, and the College of Technology in 1980. More recently ,Eastern Michigan has developed Extended Programs and numerous community-focused institutes. The university has enhanced its learning environment through structural initiatives during the past several years. Recent construction includes the Terrestrial and Aquatic Research Facility (1998), the Convocation Center (1998), the Bruce T. Halle Library (1998), the John W. Porter College of Education Building (1999), the Everett L. Marshall College of Health and Human Services Building (2000), the Village residence hall (2001), University House (2003), new Student Center (2006), and the new Science Complex (2010).
The City of Ypsilanti
Fast Facts
Founded: 1849 - Michigan State Normal School Enrollment: Fifth-largest state institution in Michigan 17,541 3,564 59% female; 41% male 64% female; 36% male 92 percent James M. Smith Eight-member board, appointed by governor
Faculty: 1,390 Faculty holding Ph.D.: 93 percent New Freshmen Average GPA: 3.3 New Freshmen Average ACT: 22.93 New Freshmen Average SAT: 1,014 Academic programs: 200 majors, minors and concentrations, plus 167 graduate degrees and certificate programs Doctoral programs: 4 - Clinical Psychology, Educational Leadership, Educational Studies, & Technology Campus Size: Athletic Affiliation: NCAA Conference: Mascot: Colors:
March 28, 1849: State Legislature passed Act No. 138 entitled “An Act to Establish a State Normal School.” Oct. 5, 1852: Official dedication of Michigan State Normal School. March 29, 1853: Michigan State Normal School opens, offering two programs of study, a “classical course” and an “English course.” 1854: Michigan State Normal School holds first commencement, with three graduates. Sept. 1881: The student newspaper, The Normal News, is founded as a monthly. 1890: MSNS is the first Michigan institution to establish a department of geography. Oct. 22, 1896: Theodore Roosevelt visits Michigan State Normal School. Sept. 15, 1897: The student newspaper is renamed The Normal College News, published twice a month. 1897: MSNS is the first U.S. teacher’s college to become a four-year institution.
Our History
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TIMELINE
880 acres NCAA Division FBS (1-A) Mid-American Conference Eagles Green and White
Ypsilanti is a city in Washtenaw County with a population of 22,362. Originally a trading post established in 1809 by Gabriel Godfroy, a FrenchCanadian fur trader from Montreal, a permanent settlement was established on the east side of the Huron River in 1823 by Major Thomas Woodruff. It was incorporated into the Territory of Michigan as the village Woodruff’s Grove. A separate community a short distance away on the west side of the river was established in 1825 under the name “Ypsilanti”, after Demetrius Ypsilanti, a hero in the Greek War of Independence. Woodruff’s Grove changed its name to Ypsilanti in 1829, and the two communities eventually merged. Henry Ford and the automotive industry came to Ypsilanti in the 1930s and beautiful Ford Lake was created to generate hydroelectric power for the manufacturing plants. During World War II, Ypsilanti became home to the Willow Run Bomber Plant, a factory that would employ 100,000 workers.
April 28, 1899: Michigan State Normal School is renamed Michigan State Normal College. 1900: Student athletes unofficially adopt the nickname Normalites. Athletes could wear either a “Y” for Ypsilanti or an “N” for Normal. 1915: MSNC is the first U.S. teacher’s college to establish training for teachers of the disabled. Oct. 24, 1929: Athletic teams are named the Hurons. July 1, 1956: Michigan State Normal College becomes Eastern Michigan College. July 6, 1956: The student newspaper is renamed The Eastern Echo, a weekly publication. June 1, 1959: Eastern Michigan College is renamed Eastern Michigan University. 1959: The College of Education is established. 1959: The College of Arts and Sciences is established. Oct. 13, 1960: Senator John F. Kennedy visits Eastern Michigan University 1964: The College of Business is established. 1975: The College of Health and Human Services is established. 1980: The College of Technology is established. 1990: Eastern Michigan University begins the first phase of a $213-million investment in campus renovations. Jan. 30, 1991: The Board of Regents approve changing the Huron name and logo. May 22, 1991: Board of Regents approve new EMU logo and nickname - the Eagles. Sept. 9, 1994: The mascot “Swoop” is officially adopted. Nov. 28, 1995: Groundbreaking for the Bruce T. Halle Library is held. Oct. 30, 1996: President Bill Clinton visits EMU to present a speech on women in the business community. Sept. 20, 1997: A “beaming ceremony” is hosted to celebrate construction of the new Convocation Center. June 1, 1998: The official opening of the $41-million Bruce T. Halle Library is held. Oct. 9, 1998: Official dedication of the Bruce T. Halle Library takes place. Jan. 1, 1999: Eastern Michigan University begins a year-long celebration of its sesquicentennial. May 2000: President Bill Clinton delivers the commencement address at Eastern Michigan University’s Convocation Center. Sept. 21, 2004: A ground breaking Ceremony is held for the New $37.5-million EMU Student Center. May 14, 2008: Dr. Susan Martin is appointed the 22nd president of EMU by a unanimous vote of the EMU Board of Regents. July 7, 2015: Dr. Susan Martin departs EMU exactly seven years after she began serving as president at Eastern July 1, 2016: James M. Smith is appointed the 23rd president of EMU
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Eastern Michigan University Facilities
Pray-Harrold College of Arts and Science
Everett L. Marshall College of Health and Human Services
Our 803-acre campus of scenic flora and wooded areas includes 18 miles of walkways and jogging trails, and has 128 buildings, the Lake House and Rynearson Stadium located on the south side of Huron River. Eagle Crest – our conference center, golf course and resort – is located on the banks of nearby Ford Lake. Most recent additions include the Terrestrial and Aquatic Research Facility (1998); the Convocation Center (1998); the Bruce T. Halle Library (1998); the John W. Porter Building, housing the College of Education (1999); the environmentally sustainable Everett L. Marshall Building, housing the College of Health and Human Services (2000); the renovation of Boone Hall (2000), housing our Extended Programs offices; and The Village (2001), a spacious, apartment-style residence facility. There are currently 11 residence halls and three apartment complexes with 583 units housing more than 4,000 students. The EMU Student Center also opened in November of 2006.
The Bruce T. Halle Library
The $41-million Bruce T. Halle Library represents the latest technological trends in libraries, integrating traditional print with emerging electronic sources. The 218,000-square-foot facility has 520 computer workstations, 300,000 volumes of open-shelf books, 800,000 volumes in an automated retrieval collection, 3,000 network connection ports, a 100-seat auditorium with seats wired for laptop computers, a 70-seat teleconferencing room, a 130-station computing commons with six learning labs (electronic classrooms), a distance learning lab, a television studio, the Paradox Cafe, individual and group study areas, and selfdirection stations.
John W. Porter College of Education
The EMU Student Center
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Since Nov. 6, 2006, EMU Student Center has become the vibrant hub of activity on EMU’s main campus in Ypsilanti, MI. In fact, in April 2007, it was voted the “Best Place to Hang Between Classes” by Eastern Echo readers. From the wide range of eatery choices to the fireplace lounges, there’s so much more in between: EMU Bookstore, Chase Bank, wireless Internet access, a 24/7 computer lab, two art galleries, meeting/conference/banquet rooms, a dining room stage, and an auditorium for movies, live performances and guest lectures. Additionally, students will find many EMU student services, programs and organization offices all under one roof. When you view it altogether, EMU Student Center lives up to its slogan: Centered on You!
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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Board of Regents The Board of Regents is the governing body of Eastern Michigan University. Its current format was created when the State of Michigan ratified a new constitution Jan. 6, 1964. The Board comprises eight regents who are appointed to eight-year terms by the governor. “Other institutions of higher education established by law having authority to grant baccalaureate degrees shall each be governed by a board of control which shall be a body corporate. The board shall have general supervision of the institution and the control and direction of all expenditures from the institution’s funds. It shall, as often as necessary, elect a president of the institution under its supervision. He shall be the principal executive officer of the institution and be ex-officio a member of the board without the right to vote. The board may elect one of its members or may designate the president to preside at board meetings. Each board of control shall consist of eight members who shall hold office for terms of eight years, not more than two of which shall expire in the same year, and who shall be appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Vacancies shall be filled in like manner.” -- Michigan Constitution of 1963 (ratified 1964), Article 8
James Webb, Chair
James Webb was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in December 2012 to replace the vacated seat of Thomas Sidlik. He is appointed for a term expiring December 2020. Webb received an A.A. in Business Administration from College of the Sequoias in 1968, a B.B.A. in Management from Eastern Michigan University in 1971, and an M.B.A. in Finance from EMU in 1976. Webb worked for the United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company from 1971 to 1974 as a Property Underwriter, from 1974 to 1976 he worked as a Corporate Insurance Analyst for Masco Corporation, he was an Assistant Insurance Manager for The Budd Company, and from 1977 to 1981 he worked as an Assistant Risk Manager for Republic Steel Corp. Webb is currently the Chairman of Aon Risk Services, Inc. of Michigan. In addition to his work experience, Webb has been very active in the EMU community. In 1988 he received the Alumnus Achievement Award, and in 1989 he was Chair of the Campaign for James Webb Champions. He was an original member of the Foundation Board, served as treasurer from 1993 to 1995, vice chair from 1995 to 1997, chair from 1997 to 1999, and in 1999 he became an Emeritus member. He received the Dr. John W. Porter Distinguished Service Award in 1992, was a member of the President Search Committee in 2005, Ethos week Supporter from 2007 to 2012 as well as Ethos Week Speaker in 2007, and was on the College of Business Dean Search Committee in 2012. Webb has also been involved in numerous Not-for-Profit activities. He is a member of the Greater Detroit Chamber of Commerce, Farmington Hills Police Benevolent Association, Michigan Property & Casualty Association, and was a Director of the Detroit Athletic Club. He is also active in Rainbow Connection (Brooks Patterson’s Charity Grants Wishes for Terminally Ill Children) and the City of Cleveland/Operation Improvement Task Force. In addition to the Not-for-Profit activities, he is involved in the Boards of FDI Insurance Limited (Ireland) and FCE Reinsurance Limited (Ireland). Regent Webb is currently the EMU Foundation Board of Trustees representative and is a member of the Joint Oversight Committee, the Eagle Administrative Services Board, Chair of the Audit Committee, Chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee, Vice Chair of Finance and Investment and Vice Chair of Athletic Affairs.
Dennis Beagen
Dennis Beagen was appointed by Governor Snyder in December 2014 to replace Floyd Clack, whose term had expired. He is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2022. He currently serves as vice chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee and vice chair of the Student Affairs Committee. Beagen was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Upon graduation from high school in 1963, he enrolled at Eastern Michigan University. He received his undergraduate degree from EMU in three years majoring in speech-communication with a minor in business management. After receiving his BS degree from Eastern Michigan University, he was admitted to graduate school at the University of Michigan while serving as a graduate teaching assistant at EMU. While serving as graduate teaching assistant in the Department of Speech & Dramatic Arts, Beagen volunteered to coach EMU students competing in intercollegiate forensics and debate. After completion of his MA Dennis Beagen degree from the University of Michigan in the summer of 1967, he was hired at EMU as a full-time instructor of speech, and assistant coach for the EMU Forensic/Debate team. He then enrolled at Wayne State University, and completed all course work for his doctoral program. In 1970, Beagen was appointed director of the EMU Forensic program. A position he held until 1981. During his tenure as director of forensics, EMU students achieved eight national team championships, four top speaker in the nation titles, and 27 individual national championships. In the summer of 1981, he was appointed administrative head of the Department of Communication, Media & Theatre Arts. He served in that role for more than three decades. During his tenure as department head for CMTA, Beagen also was appointed to interim administrative positions as associate provost for Academic Affairs, and dean of Continuing Education. Beagen was also appointed to numerous special assignments and task forces, including numerous EMU negotiating teams (faculty, professional technical, and clerical); chair of the 2005 President Search Committee; special assistant to the Provost for the Campaign for Scholars, and the recent Comprehensive Campaign; and chair of the Planning Committee for EMU’s prestigious Undergraduate Research Symposium. He is the recipient of the EMU Alumni Association’s Teaching Excellence Award, and the Dr. John Porter Distinguished Service Award. In 2003 he received the Institutional Values Award for Team Excellence (Undergraduate Symposium). He was also the recipient of the 2011 Presidential Award for Faculty and Staff Leadership in Advancement. After more than 45 years of service, Dennis Beagen was granted emeritus faculty/administrative status from the Department of Communication, Media & Theatre Arts and Eastern Michigan University.
Michael Hawks
Michael Hawks was re-appointed by Governor Snyder in October 2018. He is appointed for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2026. He serves as chair of the Athletic Affairs committee and a member of the Joint Oversight committee, and chairmen of the Eagle Administrative Services Board. He previously served as Vice Chair of Finance and Audit. Hawks was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan and grew up in Ypsilanti Township. He graduated from Ypsilanti High School where he excelled in football and received a full athletic-scholarship from Eastern Michigan University. Hawks earned a varsity letter as a true freshman and went on to be the team’s starting Noseguard the next three seasons. While at EMU, he earned a BA in Business Administration and subsequently earned a MA in Higher Education Administration from Michigan State University. After completing his Higher Education, he served as Chief of Staff for the Majority Floor Leader in the Michigan House of Representatives Michael Hawks and on the Staff of the Speaker of the House. He currently serves as a director of Governmental Consultant Services Inc. (GCSI) in Lansing, Michigan. GCSI is a multi-client Lobbying firm that is consistently recognized as Michigan’s number one rated firm. Hawks individually has consistently been voted among the 10 best lobbyists in the state by independent political surveys of Capitol insiders.
Eunice Jeffries
Michelle Crumm, Vice Chair
Michelle Crumm was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in December 2014 to replace Francine Parker, whose term expired. She is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2022. She serves as chair of Educational Policies committee, and serves as Founder/CEO of Present Value executive coaching company. As a high energy, serial entrepreneur, Michelle is accomplished in helping leadership teams develop and implement strategy. As co-founder and chief business officer of Adaptive Materials, Inc., Michelle’s leadership was instrumental in helping the fuel cell company transition from start-up to second stage, fast-growing advanced manufacturing company. Grown and built in to a successful fuel cell manufacturing company, Adaptive Materials, Inc. was acquired by defense industry giant Ultra Electronics in 2011. Since that time, Michelle has actively participated in many other start-ups as a founder and/or investor and currently has ownership is many local companies. Widely recognized for her leadership, Michelle was named “Executive of the Year” Michelle Crumm from Ann Arbor.com, “Most Influential Women” by Crain’s Detroit Business, and one of Enterprising Women’s “Women of the Year.” She was also awarded the prestigious title “Entrepreneur of the Year” by Ernst and Young. During her 12 years leading Adaptive Materials, Adaptive Materials was recognized for its dynamic growth with Ann Arbor SPARK FastTrack, Inc. 5,000, and Inc. 100 Energy Company awards. As a dynamic community participant, Michelle serves on the Board of the Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Michigan. She is the Vice Chair for the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, Chair of the Capital Campaign for Arbor Hospice, and Chair of the Capital Campaign and former Chair of the Board for Emerson Schools. She is an enthusiastic participant of Women’s President Organization and Women in Public Policy. Prior to founding Adaptive Materials, Michelle spent nearly five years at Kellogg Company. During her tenure at Kellogg, she was able to accelerate her career with experiences in internal audit, investor relations, and procurement. In addition to Kellogg Company, Michelle has served as an accountant at an automotive supplier and obtained her Certified Public Accountant license while working as an auditor with Plante and Moran. Michelle earned a bachelor of science degree in accounting from Purdue University and a master of business administration degree from University of Michigan.
Mary Treder Lang, Vice Chair
Mary Treder Lang was appointed to the Board of Regents by Governor Rick Snyder in December of 2012 to fill the seat vacated by former Chairman, Roy Wilbanks, with a term ending in December of 2020. After earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Marketing from the University of Dayton, Treder Lang began her career at KPMG, located in Detroit where she specialized in financial institutions, non-for-profits and mergers, and acquisitions. Following her time at KPMG, she spent five years in various management positions at SBC/Ameritech. She spent considerable time in the Computer Security District and became a recognized computer security expert amongst the Bell Operating Companies. She ultimately left SBC/Ameritech to establish a new Midwest Office for LINX Technologies, assuming the position of North American (NA) Sales Director. LINX Technologies was acquired by Mosler, Inc. and there she held various senior management positions providing Mary Treder Lang coverage throughout North America. After her time spent with Mosler, Inc, she began working for Siemens, Inc. where she held various positions ranging from NA Sales Director, Sales Manager, and Vice Chair District Manager (first woman), to lastly becoming the Senior Executive-Government for Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. She eventually transitioned her career to Accretive Solutions where she was a Business Development Manager and later joined Baker Tilly in Michigan as Director of Business Development. She currently owns her own CPA firm, Mary Treder Lang, CPA. Mary Treder Lang has held many different leadership positions throughout the years. Her positions have ranged from senior level positions with employers, to executive positions on Board of Directors, to voluntary Treasurer for many organizations. She is active in the Michigan Women’s Foundation as a Power of 100 Women Leadership Advisory Cabinet Member, Women’s Forum and the East Side Club. In September, 2011 she was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder to the Michigan State Parks and Outdoor Recreation Blue Ribbon Panel. In October, 2012 she received the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Emerging Leader Award given by the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) for the first time in the State of Michigan. In addition, she is active in her community as a member of the St. Paul’s Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), the Rotary Club, the Mother’s Club for Grosse Pointe South High School, the League of Women Voters, the Grosse Pointe Chamber, the Detroit Regional Chamber, the Detroit Economic Club, a Volunteer Council Member of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO), Past Commodore of the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club and a Board member of the MACPA. She is also active in philanthropic efforts for the March of Dimes, Leukemia Lymphoma Society, American Cancer Society and Michigan Women’s Foundation. Regent Treder Lang is currently Vice Chair of the Board, Chair of the Personnel and Compensation Committee, Vice Chair of the Audit Committee and a member of the Finance and Investment Committee and Student Affairs Committee. In addition, she serves on the Education Achievement Authority Board. She is former vice chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee and former chair of the Finance and Investment Committee.
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Eunice Jeffries Policy Committee.
Eunice Jeffries was appointed to the Board of Regents by Governor Rick Snyder in December of 2016 to fill the seat of Beth Fitzsimmons, Ph.D., whose term had expired. She is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2024. Jeffries received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Business Administration from Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee and received her Master of Business Administration from Northwood University in Midland, Michigan. Eunice Jeffries is presently a Regional Community Affairs Manager at Beaumont Health representing the organization focused on enhancing public health awareness through a variety of community outreach activities and initiatives. Having over twenty years of experience in public service, Eunice has spent much of her career as an active community member. She is affiliated with the Enough Said AA490 Executive Steering Committee, Marygrove College Institute of Music and Dance, and the Detroit Institute of Arts Community Relations Committee where she works with community leaders and museum staff on community based initiatives and supports enrichment and school based programs. Eunice Jeffries serves as Vice Chair of the Student Affairs Committee as well as Vice Chair of the Educational
Alexander Simpson
Alexander Simpson was appointed to the Board of Regents by Governor Rick Snyder in December of 2016 to fill the seat of Jim Stapleton, whose term had expired. He is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2024. A proud alumni, Simpson received his Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Eastern Michigan University in 2007. At EMU, he was a member of the Delta Nu chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., presented at the Undergraduate Symposium, was a member of the Community Creed Task Force, served as a New Student Orientation Assistant, was a writer for the Eastern Echo, helped start the Student Conflict Resolution Center, won Homecoming King and, most importantly – met his wife, Danielle. After graduation from EMU, he matriculated on and received his Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan, School of Social Work in 2008, and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University, Maurer School of Law in 2011. While in law school, he coAlexander founded the Indiana Journal of Law and Social Equality. He will be receiving his Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management in 2017. Alexander Simpson Simpson is the 2017-2018 President-Elect of the Wolverine Bar Association. The Wolverine Bar Association was created in the 1930s to coordinate the abilities of African American Lawyers in state of Michigan. In his spare time Simpson coaches youth football, at Play 4 Fun Sports League, an organization that strives to provide quality sports programs, leagues, and clinics to kids. Alexander Simpson serves as the Vice Chair of Athletic Affairs Committee, Vice Chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee, and Vice Chair of the Audit Committee.
Richard Baird
Richard Baird was appointed by Governor Snyder in October 2018 to replace Michael Morris, whose term will expire at the end of the 2018 calendar year. He is appointed for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2026. Baird is a senior advisor and transformation manager for Gov. Snyder and currently is treasurer for the Michigan Education Excellence Foundation and serves on the board for the American Center for Mobility. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history, religion, and economics from Albion College and honorary doctorates from Albion College and Eastern Michigan University.
Richard Baird
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
President James Smith
James M. Smith, Ph.D. President
Dr. James M. Smith is the 23rd president of Eastern Michigan University. He began his duties July 1, 2016. Before coming to EMU, Smith served as president of Northern State University (NSU) in Aberdeen, South Dakota since June 2009. For the past seven years (20082015), NSU has been named by US News and World Report as one of the best undergraduate public institutions in the Midwest. He has been an active fundraiser and was instrumental in helping NSU obtain the largest donation in its history, a $15 million gift. Another NSU success was collaborating with the University of Jinan, in Jinan, China, to develop the first and only Confucius Institute in the Dakotas. The Confucius Institute has a
specific three-part focus dedicated to the teaching of Chinese language, culture, and business practices. In addition to the traditional start-up funding provided, he was able to gain local and regional support of nearly $500,000 to launch the initiative. Smith, 60, who grew up near Columbus, Ohio, in Washington Court House, knew early on he wanted to be a teacher. He always had admired teachers and enjoyed school. He became an elementary and middle school teacher after earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, in 1979. He would go on to earn a Master of Education, Educational Administration, from Xavier
University in Cincinnati and a Doctor of Philosophy, Educational Leadership, from Miami University. Over the next 28 years, he served as an elementary school principal, a teaching fellow and assistant professor at Miami, director of the Experiential Program for Preparing School Principals at Butler University in Indianapolis, and director of the Educational Leadership Program and coordinator of doctoral studies at West Texas A&M University. Smith was also vice president for Economic Development at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio, before heading to NSU. Smith’s wife, Dr. Connie RuhlSmith, has an impressive resume of her own. She has been a teacher, author and administrator, and has done extensive work in student retention and student academic support, introduction of international partnerships, and much more.
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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Vice President/Director of Athletics spending the past four years at Mississippi board and hustle boards for Humphrey Coliseum, the State University, including serving as the vision for the largest videoboard in college baseball department’s interim director of athletics at Dudy Noble Field and new graphics in Davis Wade from October-November 2016. Stadium, Nusz Park, MSU Golf Facility, MSU Soccer He has spent 18 years on the senior Fieldhouse, and the Humphrey Coliseum locker rooms. or executive staffs at five athletic Wetherbee arrived in Starkville, Miss. after spending departments, including EMU, MSU, East 10 years as an assistant athletic director at East Carolina Carolina University, San Diego State where he directed the department’s marketing and ticket University, and Fresno State University. operations. He was part of an administrative team that Named one of College AD’s 2017 NEXT UP led a $60 million expansion and development project of honorees, Wetherbee was picked as one of ECU Athletic facilities since 2008. In 2011, his marketing 13 senior level administrators who were ticket vision produced ECU football records in per game believed to be ready to take the next step attendance (50,012), total attendance (300,069), and by some of the most respected athletic season ticket sales (24,188). He assisted the Pirate Club in directors in the industry. increasing unrestricted annual giving by over 56 percent MSU’s senior associate athletic director and membership growth by 78 percent. of external affairs from 2013 until May Wetherbee was no stranger to developing brand 2017, Wetherbee developed MSU’s strategies before his arrival at MSU. He served on external unit into one of the most elite multiple committees of East Carolina’s strategic planning and recognized in all of college athletics. process, and he was charged with creating a branding Recently promoted in June 2017 to initiative to facilitate a consistent message through the Deputy Director of Athletics, he has built department. He worked extensively with IMG Sports to a department with the hiring of more than expedite contracts and sponsorship agreements, and 20 new employees to cultivate a culture of he developed a technology team to coordinate social innovation and brand consistency. media initiatives. In 2015 and 2016, MSU’s marketing From 2002-03, Wetherbee served as the assistant department became the first back-to- athletic director for ticket operations at San Diego State back winner of the National Association University. He directed ticket sales, oversaw the ticket of Collegiate Marketing Administrators office’s budget, and served on the department’s senior (NACMA) Marketing Team of the Year. staff. One of his many accomplishments at SDSU was the Meanwhile, MSU’s Athletic Media Relations designing and implementation of the men’s basketball’s department was the recipient of the 2015 reseating process, which allocated seats based on Football Writers Association of America’s existing donor levels and the priority points system. Super 11 Award. Prior to his stint at San Diego State, Wetherbee spent Wetherbee has played a pivotal role three years at Fresno State, serving as assistant athletic Scott Wetherbee in the growth of MSU Athletics since his ticket manager from 1999-2000 before being promoted EMU Vice President/Director of Athletics arrival, serving on the executive staff that to athletic ticket manager in 2000. He directed all ticket provides oversight to all 16 of the Bulldogs’ varsity sports sales and operations for over 100 athletic and special The mark of an exceptional athletics program is and overseeing an annual budget of $87 million. He has events annually and maintained the department’s the progress that is made each year. And under the spearheaded all aspects of MSU’s external department, budget. In addition to supervising the staff, Wetherbee leadership of Vice President and Director of Athletics including marketing, media relations, video, equipment, created, designed, and maintained Fresno State’s first Scott Wetherbee, the Eastern Michigan University facilities, game operations, licensing, adidas, Gatorade, online ticket office – GoBulldogs.com. department of athletics turned in one of its most and served as liaison to Bulldog Sports Properties – the Wetherbee got his start in athletics as a ticket office successful campaigns in his first year at the helm. department’s third-party rights holder. He successfully intern at Mid-American Conference rival Western During Wetherbee’s first year at EMU in 2017-18, negotiated new deals with Learfield, adidas, and Michigan University before spending two years as a the department took home two of the Mid-American Gatorade. graduate assistant in the Ball State University athletic Conference’s top three institutional awards – the Wetherbee served as MSU’s liaison to the SEC Network. ticket office. Cartwright Award and the Reese Trophy. The Cartwright With that responsibility, he established a department Wetherbee earned a Bachelor’s degree in sports Award is given for program excellence in academics, that produced more than 100 live digital broadcasts administration from Ball State in May 1997. He started his athletics and citizenship, while the Reese Trophy is for during the 2016-17 athletic year. He was also the sport collegiate career at Ferris State University as a studentthe top men’s athletic program in the league. administrator for the Bulldogs’ baseball and volleyball athlete on the baseball team before the program was The Eagles captured a combined five team programs. discontinued. championships and 38 individual league titles. For their In addition, he oversaw all branding, graphic, venue He and his wife, Tracy, have two children: Taylor and efforts, 84 EMU student-athletes earned All-MAC honors marketing, and video elements of MSU’s athletic facilities. Spencer. in 2017-18. That included the creation of a new $1.3 million video In the classroom, EMU student-athletes posted a 3.259 cumulative grade point average (GPA) during the winter The Scott Wetherbee File semester, the second-highest mark on record. It was the Scott Wetherbee 17th consecutive term for EMU student-athletes above Name: Hometown: Kalamazoo, Mich. a 3.0 GPA. Ball State University - bachelor’s degree in sports administration - 1997 Wetherbee also helped secure approval for Phase I College: of the Championship Building Plan for a new sports Family: Wife - Tracy; Children - Taylor and Spencer; medicine and training facility. Heavily supported by COLLEGIATE WORK EXPERIENCE fundraising efforts, the 60,000 square foot structure will SCHOOL JOB TITLE house the sports medicine, performance and equipment YEAR Vice President/Director of Athletics operations areas. Additionally, the facility will house 2017-Present Eastern Michigan University Deputy Director of Athletics locker rooms, coaches’ offices, and meeting spaces for June 2017 Mississippi State University Mississippi State University Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs the football team, while also including a new video board 2013-17 Oct-Nov. 2016 Mississippi State University Interim Director of Athletics inside Rynearson Stadium. East Carolina University Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing & Ticket Operations The 43-year-old Wetherbee was named to the position 2006-13 East Carolina University Assistant Athletic Director for Ticket Operations at EMU on June 26, 2017. A native of Kalamzoo, Mich., has 2003-06 more than 20 years of collegiate athletic administrative 2002-03 San Diego State University Assistant Athletic Director for Ticket Operations experience with a track record of enhancing every 2000-02 Fresno State University Athletic Ticket Manager department he has served. 1999-2000 Fresno State University Assistant Athletic Ticket Manager A veteran in the world of athletic administration, 1997-99 Ball State University Graduate Assistant he is Eastern Michigan’s 14th athletic director after 1997 Western Michigan University Ticket Office Intern
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Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
Vice President/Director of Athletics EMU’s MAC Championships Cartwright Award - Overall Excellence 2013-14, 2016-17 Reese Trophy - Men’s All-Sports Champion 1987-88, 1990-91, 1995-96, 2008-09, 2017-18 Jacoby Trophy - Women’s All-Sports Champion 2014-15 Baseball 1975, ’76, ’78, ’81, ’82, 2003, 2007, 2008 Football 1987 Men’s Basketball 1988, ’91, ’96, ’98 Women’s Basketball 2004, 2012
EMU Athletic Directors Through the Years Wilbur Bowen - 1903-28 Joseph McCulloch 1931-47 Elton Rynearson 1948-63 Dr. Keith Bowen - 1963-66 F.L. “Frosty” Ferzacca - 1966-73 John C. Fountain (Interim) - 1974 Dr. Albert E. Smith - 1975-76 Alex Agase - 1977-82 Paul Shoults - 1982-86 Gene Smith - 1986-93 Tim Weiser - 1993-97 Carole Huston (Interim) 1997-99 Dr. David Diles - 1999-05 Bob England (Interim) - 2005-06 Dr. Derrick Gragg - 2006-13 Dr. Melody Reifel Werner (Interim) - April 2013-July 2013 Heather Lyke - 2013-17 Christian Spears (Interim) - March-May 2017 Erin Kido (Interim) - May-July 2017 Scott Wetherbee - 2017-Present
EMU National Championships 1972- NCAA DII Men's Swimming and Diving 1972 – NCAA DII Outdoor Track and Field 1971- NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving 1971- NAIA Men's Indoor Track and Field 1971 – NAIA Men's Outdoor Track and Field 1970 - NAIA Baseball 1970 – NCAA DII Men's Cross Country 1970 - NAIA Men's Cross Country 1970 – NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving 1970 – NAIA Men's Indoor Track and Field 1970 – NAIA Men's Outdoor Track and Field 1969 – NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving 1969 – NAIA Men's Indoor Track and Field 1968 – NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving 1967 – NAIA Men's Cross Country 1966 – NAIA Men's Cross Country
Men’s Cross Country 1973, ’74, ’86, ’90, ’91, ’92, ’93, ’94, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 Women’s Cross Country 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 Men’s Golf 2007, 2008 Men’s Outdoor Track & Field 1974, ’77, ’78, ’82, ’83, ’84, ’86, ’87, ’88, ’89, ’90, ’91, ’92, ’94, ’97, ’98, ’99, 2001, 2002, 2007, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2018 Women’s Outdoor Track & Field 1982, ’87, ’88, ’89, ’90, ’91, ’92, ’93, ’95,’97, 2003, 2016 Men’s Indoor Track & Field 1996, ’97, ’98, ’99, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2018 Women’s Indoor Track & Field 1997, 2000, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2018 Women’s Gymnastics 2007, 2016, 2017 Women’s Swimming and Diving 2006, 2007 Women’s Soccer 1999, 2003, 2013
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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EMU Support Staff Matthew Amos Assistant Director of Marketing
Matt Amos is in his first year as the Assistant Director for Marketing at EMU after spending the previous year as a graduate assistant for the department. As a graduate assistant, Amos oversaw and managed the marketing efforts for seven of EMU’s sports. In part due to his hard work and dedication, the department saw significant increases in attendance for football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, and volleyball. The primary manager of the EMU Kid’s Club, Amos increased new membership in the program by 57 percent in his first year in Ypsilanti.
Additionally, Amos’responsibilities included producing and distributing marketing collateral, recruiting and supervising the department’s student staff, and social media management. Amos was a crucial piece of a department that was the only non-Power Five school to receive NACMA Honorable Mention for Marketing Team of the Year for the 2018 athletic season. Prior to arriving at Eastern, Amos served as a Marketing and Promotions Intern at his alma mater, James Madison University. The Winchester, Va. native graduated from JMU with a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a marketing concentration. He is currently pursuing his master’s in sport management from EMU.
Alison Benz
Strength and Conditioning Intern Alison Benz enters her first year as a sports performance intern at Eastern Michigan University in 2018-19. At EMU, Benz will work directly with the women’s basketball program as the head of its sports performance efforts. Benz joins the Eastern sports performance staff after serving as a Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Springfield College in Springfield, Ma. During her tenure at Springfield, Benz designed, taught, and demonstrated comprehensive training programs for members of the school’s softball program. In addition, she instructed and developed pitching specific skills and strategies for as pitching coach. In addition to her graduate program at Springfield, Benz spent a year as The Loomis Chaffee School’s Strength and Conditioning coach, designing
and implementing comprehensive strength and conditioning programs for all of the high school’s varsity sports teams. Prior to her time in Springfield, Ma., Benz held multiple intern and volunteer positions within the strength and conditioning field, including stops at the University of Louisville, College of the Holy Cross, IMPACT Sports Performance, Sports Performance Park, and Absolute Performance. Benz is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, as well as holding certifications through USA Weightlifting, Functional Movement Systems and is CPR/AED/ First Aid certified. The Orchard Park, N.Y. native received her master’s degree in exercise science and sport studies from Springfield College in 2018, after attaining her bachelor’s degree from Gannon University in sport and exercise science in 2016.
Steven Berning Assistant Athletic Trainer
Steven Berning is in his first year as an assistant athletic trainer at Eastern Michigan University. Berning returned to Ypsilanti after serving as the Assistant Athletic Trainer at Ferris State for the past two years. There, he worked with volleyball and mens’ and women’s basketball. In 2017-18, Berning’s men’s basketball team captured the NCAA Division II national championship with a 71-69 victory over Northern State University. The 26-year-old Berning previously worked at EMU from 2014-16 as a graduate assistant athletic trainer. He worked directly with the football
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team during his first two years in Ypsilanti, and earned a master’s degree in sport management in 2016. A native of Toledo, Ohio, Berning is a 2014 graduate of the University of Toledo with a Bachelor’s of Science in Athletic Training. As a Toledo undergraduate, Berning assisted with the football, cross country, and track and field. He also spent time in the NFL ranks as an intern with the San Diego Chargers in 2013. Berning is a certified athletic trainer licensed by the State of Michigan and is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association, Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association, Michigan Athletic Trainers Society, and the College Athletic Trainer’s Society.
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
Britta Brown
Assistant Athletic Director/Development Britta Brown is in her first year as assistant athletics director for development at Eastern Michigan University. Brown spent the past two years at Woodside Priory School in Portola Valley, Calif. in a pair of roles. She began her tenure there as the Assistant Director of Development before transitioning to the Assistant Director of Admissions. In her roles, she assisted in the development and execution of the fundraising and revenue generation needs of the school. Her work included communications and marketing coordination with other external departments and assisting with the Open Houses and campus admissions events. She managed the Student Ambassador Program while also playing a pivotal role on the admissions decision committee. Outside of her office roles, Brown served as the assistant girl’s lacrosse coach starting in the inaugural 2017 season. Prior to that, Brown was the Regional Director of Engagement for The Rams Club for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She was responsible for concentrating on
initiating and cultivating relationships with Rams Club supporters and Tar Heel alumni and friends in the Washington DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Philadelphia areas. She served on the advisory committee for the first-ever Rams Club Strategic Plan and was part of the annual fund team that achieved a record $13 million fundraising year in 2016. Brown joined The Rams Club in October of 2013 as the Director of Member Engagement with a focus stewardship and engagement operations. She designed and managed creative stewardship campaigns for over 12,000 members, coordinated the game day Tar Heel Experiences, Young Alumni programs, and assisted with the execution of the club’s membership calendar. Brown was a part of the leadership annual fund team raising a then-record $11.8 million. Before her employment at The Rams Club, Brown served as the Assistant Director of Development, Events for the Terrapin Club in the University of Maryland Athletic Department and as the Development Associate/Manager of Alumni Relations for the Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust. A four-year lacrosse letterwinner from 2004-08, Brown graduated from the University of North Carolina in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in economics.
Gretchen Buskirk Associate AD for Sports medicine
Gretchen Buskirk is in her first year as the Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine for the Eastern Michigan University athletic department. In her role, Buskirk will be based in the Convocation Center athletic training facility and will be responsible for the daily sports medicine operation for EMU’s varsity sports programs. She will supervise six assistant athletic trainers, numerous graduate and student athletic trainers, and also have primary responsibilities with the school’s volleyball and rowing teams. Buskirk spent the last eight years at the University of Toledo, most recently serving as the Rocket’s Assistant Director of Sports Medicine and Associate Head Athletic Trainer. In her role, she coordinated a patient-centered care approach for more than 100 male and female Division I athletes in four sports, that included general medical, nutrition, mental health, and orthopaedic conditions. Buskirk worked directly with women’s soccer and supervised the graduate assistant athletic trainer in the sports of baseball, softball, and women’s swimming & diving. Buskirk joined the Toledo program in 2009 before being promoted to the Associate Head Athletic Trainer tin 2013. She then added the Assistant Director of Sports Medicine
title in 2018. A native of Richmond, Va., she arrived in the Glass City following three years at Furman University in Greenville, S.C. During her time with the Paladins, she worked directly with the women’s soccer and women’s basketball programs. She spearheaded the preventative ACL strengthening program for female student-athletes with video analysis. Buskirk joined the Paladins’ staff in July 2006 after she received her master’s degree in education from North Carolina State University, while working with the Wolfpack men’s and women’s cross country and track and field teams. The 36-year old Buskirk earned her bachelor’s degree from Elon University in 2004, where she worked with the Phoenix’s baseball, men’s soccer, women’s track and field, and men’s basketball squads. Buskirk is a Certified Athletic Trainer and a Certified Performance Enhancement Specialist. She is a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, College Athletic Trainer’s Society, the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association, the Mid-American Conference Athletic Trainer’s Association, and Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association, and has presented at multiple national sports medicine conferences. Buskirk added a second master’s degree in business administration in 2016 from the University of Toledo.
Sean Conaty
Assistant Sports Performance Coach Sean Conaty is in his third year as assistant sports performance coach at Eastern Michigan University. At EMU, Conaty works directly with the men’s and women’s basketball, soccer, and women’s golf programs. Conaty joins the Eagles sports performance staff after serving as the Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at Christopher Newport in Newport News, Va. While at CNU, Conaty was in charge of all aspects of strength and conditioning with men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, men’s soccer, women’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s tennis, and assisted with football. Prior to CNU, Conaty held an internship and then strength and conditioning coaching assistant position for his first stint at EMU during the 2014 season. Before his joining the EMU strength and conditioning staff, Conaty served
as a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach at Springfield College, in Springfield, Mass. Prior to his graduate assistantship, Conaty held several strength & conditioning internship positions including stops with the Buffalo Bills, Merrimack College, East Carolina University and IMG Academy. The Monticello, N.Y. native received his Master’s degree in strength & conditioning from Springfield College in 2016, after earning his Bachelor’s degree in exercise science from East Carolina in 2012. Conaty is Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. In addition, he is a Certified Sports Nutritionist through the International Society of Sports Nutrition as well as Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified. Conaty also holds certifications through USA Weightlifting, USA Track & Field, Reflexive Performance Reset, and Functional Movement Systems.
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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EMU Support Staff Danielle Darroch Staff Athletic Trainer
Danielle Darroch enters her first year Darroch graduated with a bachelor’s degree in athletic training as an assistant athletic trainer for the from Northern Iowa in 2015. She also holds a master’s degree in Eastern Michigan football team in 2018. sports management from Northern Illinois. Darroch spent the last few years at NIU serving as Acting Assistant Athletic Trainer as well as a graduate assistant. During her time with the Huskies, Darroch worked with Northern Illinois’ football and women’s track and field programs. Prior to her time at NIU, Darroch was an athletic training student for the University of Northern Iowa. In addition to her work within UNI’s athletic department, she also worked with Columbus High School, Waterloo West High School, and Accelerated Physical Therapy.
Bryan Fink
Co-Director of Sports Performance Bryan Fink is in his fifth at Eastern Michigan University as his third as the co-Director of Sports Performance. Fink joined the EMU Sports Performance staff in 2013-14 after serving as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Briar Cliff University. Fink ran the strength and conditioning efforts for Briar Cliff from 2011-14. During his three seasons at BCU, Fink designed and implemented the performance programs for all 18 varsity sports for the Sioux City, Iowa-based institution, in addition to heading up all pre- and postseason speed, agility and conditioning programs for Briar Cliff’s football, basketball and volleyball programs. Fink was in charge of all operations within the weight room at BCU, including maintaining and improving the weight room by purchasing and organizing all sport performance equipment. Before joining the Briar Cliff staff, Fink ran the Sioux City North High School
strength and conditioning program for two years. During his time at North, he was in charge of overseeing, developing and implementing all workouts for each athletic team, including the Stars’ summer workouts. In addition, Fink oversaw the weight room and other sport performance facilities in order to maximize efficiency. Prior to joining North High School, Fink served in an internship role for two seasons with Heelan High School in Sioux City. While working at Heelan, he received his first hands-on experience coaching student-athletes about proper sports performance and weight lifting technique. On top of his professional experience, the Wayne, Neb. native earned his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association in January of 2011. Fink graduated from Morningside College in Sioux City where he was a fouryear letterwinner on a three-time national tournament qualifying men’s basketball team. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in business administration in 2009, before garnering a master’s degree in exercise science from Wayne State College (Neb.) in 2013.
Eric Gerbens Assistant Director of SASS
Eric Gerbens officially began his duties at EMU as the Assistant Director for Student-Athlete Support Services in August of 2017. Gerbens spent the past year at Florida Gulf Coast University where he provided comprehensive academic support for several teams to ensure studentathlete success. Before arriving in Fort Myers, Fla. he spent 11 years at the University of Michigan as an Athletic Academic Counselor and Assistant Athletic Aca-
demic Counselor. During his time at Michigan as an Athletic Academic Counselor from July 2008-February 2016, Gerbens worked directly with the men’s ice hockey, men’s and women’s swimming and diving and field hockey teams. He scheduled academic
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courses, mentors, tutors, study tables and accommodations for student-athletes with learning disabilities. Additionally, he authored and maintained the academic success program manual and oversaw related initiatives. Gerbens was an Assistant Athletic Academic Counselor at U-M from September 2005-June 2008. In that role, he assisted the counselors in all team academic responsibilities, developed and maintained academic monitoring documents, led team and individual academic meetings and appointments and served as an academic mentor to at-risk football student-athletes. Gerbens graduated from Western Michigan with a history degree, minor in social studies and education certificate in 2004. He received his Masters of Social Studies Education/Emphasis on Higher Education from Michigan in 2007. His research project during his time in grad school was a Scholarly Journal Review of Academic Support Services for Student-Athletes.
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
EMU Support Staff Katie Gonzales
Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations Katie Gonzales is in her second year full-time with the Eastern Michigan University Athletic Media Relations Office serving as a graduate assistant before taking on the role of Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations in August 2017. Gonzales’ responsibilities include the handling of all publicity and publications for women’s basketball and soccer while aiding with promotion of the EMU football team. Additionally, she helps coordinate the department’s social media presence that saw a dramatic increase in followers and interactions from the previous year.
A 2018 College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Convention grant recipient, Gonzales was one of 22 from around the country selected to receive the grant. Gonzales was promoted to the role after a two-year stint as a graduate assistant at the school. In her final year in grad school, she was selected the 2017 EMU Sport Management Major Student of the Year Prior to her arrival in Ypsilanti, Gonzales worked as a student assistant at Loras College from 2012-15. In her role at the Division III school, she helped with the promotion of the school’s 23 intercollegiate sports. She also added a six month internship with the WNBA’s Chicago Sky during the 2013 season. She is a member of the College of Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
Fred Hale
Co-Sports Performance Director Fred Hale is in his fifth at Eastern Michigan University as his third as the co-Director of Sports Performance. Hale joined the EMU Sports Performance staff after serving as a sports performance coach at Power Train Sports Institute for one year. Prior to his time at Power Train Sports Institute, Hale was an intern for the Buffalo Bills before spending a year with the University of Tennessee, working primarily with the football, baseball and track and field teams.
Hale attended Mercyhurst University where he graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Science in 2011. The 27-year-old went on to earn his master’s in exercise science in 2012 from Mercyhurst while working with the rowing team. In the 2011-12 season, the rowing team won the Dad Vail Regatta, which is the largest collegiate regatta in the United States. He is Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) under the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA). A native of Mentor, Ohio, Hale was a three-sport athlete participating in football, wrestling and track and field while garnering all-state honors in football and wrestling at Mentor High School. Hale went on to play football and wrestle at Mercyhurst University where he earned all-conference and All-American honors.
Andrew Hensley Assistant Director of Facilities and Operations
Andrew Hensley is in his fourth year as the Assistant Director of Facilities and Operations for the EMU athletic department.
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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EMU Support Staff Ben Herman
Assistant Athletic Director/Equipment Operations Ben Herman is in his fourth year as the Assistant Athletics Director for Equipment Operations for the EMU athletic department. Before coming to Ypsilanti, Herman worked as the Assistant Director for Athletic Equipment Services at San Diego State University where he was responsible for budgeting, purchasing, and issuing athletic equipment for baseball, football, volleyball, lacrosse, swimming, water polo, tennis and golf. Herman was also responsible for a staff of employees and students workers while developing updated policies and procedures for the equipment room. During his tenure at SDSU, Herman helped guide the transition to ACS, an inventory system for tracking equipment and apparel. Herman’s other duties included: coordinating logos and branding for team and staff apparel, fitting athletes with helmets, shoulder pads and footwear, as well as managing school contracts with athletic equipment vendors. During the spring semesters, Herman enjoyed his time collaborating with Head Coach Tony Gwynn and the SDSU baseball program, managing the team’s Nike promotional budget and designing innovative custom uniforms. Prior to his time at San Diego State, Herman did a two year stint as the Assistant Equip-
ment Manager at the University of San Diego where his primary equipment responsibilities where related to football. While at USD, he coordinated a staff of student workers in executing equipment operations and stadium set up for the team’s practices, home contests and road trips. A 2006 graduate of the Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in sociology, Herman spent three years as a student equipment manager for the Buckeyes where he helped organize and distribute equipment and apparel for OSU’s 36 varsity sports, while also assisting the football equipment staff in preparation for practice, games and yearly bowl trips. Upon graduation from Ohio State, Herman served as the Assistant Equipment Manager at SDSU for one year before doing a full season internship with the San Francisco 49ers, assisting the team with practice set up, laundry and preparation for home and road contests. Herman spent game days with the 49ers representing the team as a member of the NFL blue crew, game ball staff. A certified member of the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA), Herman served as the 2013 AEMA District IX Chairperson and was an Assistant Coordinator for the 2014 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Viejas Arena in San Diego, Calif. A native of Toledo, Herman and his wife, Jamie, have one son, Oliver, and one daughter, Ruby.
Matt Jakobsze
Associate Athletic Director/Compliance Matt Jakobsze is in his sixth year as the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance for the Eastern Michigan University athletic department. In that role, Jakobsze oversees all compliance operations, with responsibility for legislation, governance, policy, amateurism, financial aid, waivers, and investigations. Jakobsze serves as EMU’s liaison to the NCAA and Mid-American Conference for NCAA rules interpretations. Matt is also an advisor for the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, and liaison with Financial Aid, Registrar, Admissions, Housing, and Dining, and the primary contact for football. Jakobsze is a member of the Board of Directors for the National Association for Athletics Compliance (NAAC), and serves as Chair of the Marketing & Strategic Communications Committee. He is also a member of the MAC Student-Athlete Well-Being Committee, and the Mental Health Working Group. Jakobsze joined Eastern Michigan after serving as the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance at the University of Nebraska Omaha, and before that as the Compliance Coordinator at Mid-American Conference member Northern Illinois University where
he also supported NIU’s CHAMPS/Life Skills Program. While in law school, Jakobsze started the externship program between NIU’s Huskie Athletic Compliance Office and Northern Illinois University’s College of Law. Jakobsze received his Juris Doctor cum laude from Northern Illinois University’s College of Law. While at NIU, Jakobsze was a member of the Board of Editors of the Northern Illinois University Law Review, President of the College of Law’s Sports & Entertainment Law Society, and represented NIU in the Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. He has published three articles, including an American Bar Association award-winning article discussing Major League Soccer, collective bargaining, and the antitrust implications of diverging ownership interests. Jakobsze is a magna cum laude graduate of Dominican University (River Forest, Ill.), where he majored in psychology and political science and was a Northern Athletics Conference Scholar-Athlete. While at Dominican, Jakobsze captained the men’s soccer team, and led Dominican to regular and conference tournament championships in 2006 and 2007, NCAA Tournament appearances in 2006 and 2007, and to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament in 2006. A native of Palatine, Ill., he is licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois and is a member of the Sports Lawyers Association.
Erin Kido
Senior Associate Athletic Director/Administration Erin Kido is in her fifth year as the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Administration for the Eastern Michigan University athletic department. Kido came to EMU following a seven-year tenure in the Xavier University Athletics Department where she most recently served as the Associate Athletics Director and Senior Woman Administrator. From May to mid-July 2017, Kido served as Eastern Michigan’s interim vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics. Kido joined EMU in 2014 and serves as a member of the Department’s Executive Leadership team. She provides strategic direction and oversight of department initiatives in the areas of sport administration, student-athlete support, and human resources. Kido serves as sport administrator for women’s basketball, women’s gymnastics, and volleyball, along with oversight of EMU’s student-athlete support services, sports medicine, sports performance, and compliance operations. Kido is also extensively engaged in intercollegiate athletics nationally. Currently, she is a member of the NCAA Degree Completion Consultants Task Force, which annually awards nearly $1 million in scholarships to former student-athletes who completed their eligibility, but did not complete graduation requirements. She recently completed her term representing the MidAmerican Conference on the NCAA Student-Athlete Experience Committee (SAEC) and the NCAA
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Division I Committee for Legislative Relief, her second stint working with this group. Additionally, Kido previously served on the Board of Directors and the Legislation and Governance Committee of the National Association for Athletics Compliance (NAAC), NCAA Legislative Council, and NCAA Recruiting and Athletics Personnel Issues Cabinet and chaired the MAC Infractions Committee from 2015 - 2017. At Xavier, Kido was primarily responsible for coordinating all facets of the Musketeers’ comprehensive athletics compliance program and overseeing all of the department’s studentathlete welfare priorities, including sports medicine, strength and conditioning, academic support services, gender equity and diversity. She was the athletics department’s liaison to the Offices of Admissions, Financial Aid and Residence Life, and also served as the sport administrator for the baseball and men’s and women’s cross country and track and field programs. Prior to arriving at Xavier in 2007, Kido served as the Director of Compliance for the University of Oklahoma Department of Athletics. While at Oklahoma, she played an integral role in building a strong, comprehensive compliance program that included broad-based rules education, as well as effective and efficient monitoring systems. In addition to her compliance experience at OU, Kido was the Compliance Graduate Assistant at The Ohio State University. She joined the Ohio State staff after serving as the Championships and Marketing Assistant with the West Coast Conference and working as a student assistant in the UCLA Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Kido graduated from UCLA in 2002 with a bachelor’s degree in physiological science before going on to earn her master’s degree in sport and exercise management from Ohio State in 2005. Kido and her husband, Jared, have two daughters, Sydney and Morgan.
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
EMU Support Staff Julia Kolder Staff Athletic Trainer
Julia Kolder enters her first year as an assistant athletic trainer for the men’s and women’s track and field and cross country programs in 2018-19. Kolder comes to Ypsilanti by way of Hawai’i, where she worked with the beach volleyball and cross country teams for the past two years as a graduate assistant. In addition to her specific sports duties, Kolder also assisted with football coverage throughout the year. The Bolingbrook, Ill. native worked with Dublin Jerome High School, Ohio State Sports Medicine General Medicine, Ohio Wesleyan University, and the Buckeye Athletic Department as a student at Ohio State. In her role with Ohio Wesleyan, Kolder worked with the football and soccer teams.
At Ohio State, she spent time with a number of programs including men’s soccer, men’s tennis, football, women’s tennis, swimming and diving, and men’s and women’s gymnastics. Kolder graduated from Ohio State in 2016 with a bachelor’s in athletic training. She received her master’s in kinesiology and rehabilitation science from Hawai’i in May of 2018.
Kyler Ludlow
Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations Kyler Ludlow is in his second year as the Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations for the Eastern Michigan University athletic department. Ludlow’s responsibilities include the handling of all publicity and publications for men’s basketball, volleyball and tennis. Additionally, he is a member of the broadcast team both on WEMU Radio and on ESPN3 television. Ludlow arrived in Ypsilanti after two years with the University of Dayton athletic department. For the Flyers, his primary role was to be the main contact for the baseball team, while also assisting in various other ways for the department. Prior to UD, Ludlow spent three years at Palm Beach Atlantic University, an NCAA Division II school in West Palm Beach, Fla. As a member of the Sailfish Athletic Department he was responsible for maintenance of the athletic website, served as
the “Voice of the Sailfish,” wrote and distributed press releases, compiled statistics, archived team information, and fulfilled other various duties during his tenure. A native of Fort Loramie, Ohio, Ludlow acted as Sports Information assistant at Cedarville University. Ludlow was in charge of designing, writing, and distributing pre-game notes as well as serving as the “Voice of the Yellow Jackets,” broadcasting men’s and women’s soccer in the fall, and baseball and softball in the spring. Ludlow has also worked in the world of Minor League Baseball acting as the Broadcast and Media Relations assistant for the Lansing Lugnuts, Class-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, in 2011. He continued to work in the minor league baseball as the broadcaster for both the Palm Beach Cardinals and the Jupiter Hammerheads while in Florida. He is a member of the College of Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Ludlow and his wife, Aubrey, live in Ypsilanti with their son, Keegan, and English Bulldog, Heisenberg.
Adam Martin
Director of Operations/Assistant Facilities Coordinator Adam Martin is in his ninth year with the Eastern Michigan University Athletic Facilities department, and his fifth as the Director of Facilities and Operations. As the Director of Operations, Martin is responsible for the daily supervision of all athletic facilities at EMU including facility scheduling, maintenance and preparation, and assisting in the planning, management and execution of all athletic events, campus events and external events. Martin hires, trains, and supervises all event management staff along with graduate assistants and student staff. He also assists with various capital, facility maintenance and renovation. Additionally, Martin also serves as the secondary liaison to all campusoperating units which include: physical plant, public safety, facility
management, custodial, outside contractors and other various campus departments. Martin is also responsible for game management of NCAA Division I-A football, Division I-A men’s and women’s basketball and all other Olympic sports. He also assists in the coordination of athletic facilities scheduling with coaches and administration in accordance with department scheduling policies. A native of Albion, Mich., Martin was a four sport athlete as a member of the soccer, baseball, basketball and swimming and diving teams. Martin earned his bachelor’s degree in sports management in 2008 from Siena Heights University, playing soccer for the Saints before earning his master’s degree from Eastern Michigan in 2009. Martin resides in Ypsilanti, Mich. with his wife, Tracy, and their daughters, Natalie Marie and Peyton.
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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EMU Support Staff Dan McLean
Senior Associate Athletic Director/Development Dan McLean is in his fifth year as a member of the Eastern Michigan University athletics department and his second as the as the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development. As added responsibilities, McLean will serve as the sport administrator for men’s and women’s track & field. During his tenure in Ypsilanti, fundraising has taken a major step forward. Eagles Pride was founded in 2014 with a commitment to providing financial support for all EMU teams. That vision for engagement has yielded record breaking numbers in fiscal year 2016 with both the most cash received and most donors in EMU history. McLean came to EMU after working as a Major Gifts Officer for the Mountaineer Athletic Club at West Virginia University. McLean joined the Mountaineer Athletic Club staff in August 2012. He was responsible for securing high-end annual gifts and funds for major capital projects, as well as endowing student-athlete scholarships. While working for the MAC, he was a part of a team raising more than $23 million annually for WVU Athletics as a part of the $750 million “A State of Minds” campaign for West Virginia University. During his two years, McLean was accountable for more than $1.8 million in annual gift, major gift and planned giving revenue.
A native of Canton, Mich., McLean went to WVU after spending two years at Fresno State, serving as the director of major gifts before ascending to the assistant athletic director for development position in July 2011. In that position, McLean managed the day-to-day operations of the Bulldog Foundation, including the annual fund, major gifts and sports clubs. McLean led fundraising efforts that raised more than $7 million annually for Fresno State Athletics as a part of the $200 million University “Campaign for Fresno State.” McLean previously served as an athletic development assistant at Fresno State from 2008-09. In between his different appointments at Fresno State, he served as the regional director of development at Oregon State University’s Beaver Athletic Student Fund from July 2009–Aug. 2010. While at OSU, McLean was involved with fundraising efforts that raised more than $10.5 million annually for OSU athletics. He also was directly responsible for implementing two new giving programs: “110% Beavers” and “Next Level Beavers,” which resulted in more than 1,400 donors increasing their donation and over 800 new donors generating upwards of $1.1 million in new revenue. McLean received his bachelor’s degree in applied arts from Central Michigan University in 2004 and his master’s degree in sport administration from Wayne State University in 2007. He and his wife, Lindsay, have three children, Moxon, Emilia, and Callen, and two dogs, Darby and Barksdale.
Nate Miller
Assistant Director of External Events & Operations Nate Miller is in his third year with the Eastern Michigan University Athletic Facility Operations department, where he currently works as the Assistant Director of External Events & Operations. In that role, Miller is the primary contact for scheduling external rentals for events at EMU facilities. He also manages the daily operations at Bowen Field House and Varsity Field, in addition to retaining a role with EMU game day and event operations.
Miller has been working within the EMU Athletic Department for a number of years, assisting in event management and operations throughout both his undergraduate and graduate years at the university. Miller earned his bachelor’s degree in Business from EMU in 2010, in addition to his master’s degree in sport management in 2012. He currently resides in Riverview with his wife, Ashley, and their son, Jack.
Sean McCarthy Assistant Director of Compliance
Sean McCarthy officially began his duties at EMU as the Assistant Director of Compliance in October of 2017. As a member of the compliance staff, McCarthy is the primary contact for the men’s and women’s basketball, gymnastics, men’s and women’s cross country and track and field teams. Prior to joining Eastern Michigan University, McCarthy spent 2016-17 at Virginia Commonwealth University as their compliance coordinator. While working at VCU, he was responsible for department-wide recruiting monitoring and administering NCAA recruiting certification exam to coaches. He also spent time researching, compiling, and drafting legislative relief waivers and interpretation requests.
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Before his one-year stint in Richmond, Va., McCarthy interned at Mid-American Conference rival Northern Illinois University. While at NIU, McCarthy coordinated and compiled progress-toward-degree oversight and monitoring student-athlete performance to ensure eligibility. McCarthy also interned at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in the summer of 2014. He helped audit off-campus recruiting and official visits conducted by athletic department teams and coaches. A native of Aurora, Neb., McCarthy secured his undergraduate degree in political science in 2012 from Iowa State University before picking up his juris doctor from the Marquette University Law School in 2016. While at Marquette, he was the recipient of the National Sports Law Institute’s Sports Law Certificate, and served as an editorial board member on the Marquette Sports Law Review.
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
EMU Support Staff Dr. Michael Paciorek Faculty Compliance Associate
Dr. Michael Paciorek joined the Office of Compliance in January 2006. Dr. Paciorek is the primary contact for the baseball, softball, soccer, and swimming & diving teams. In the past, he has handled personnel, playing and practice seasons, monitoring, and remains the primary contact for rules education of coaches, administrators, and student-athletes. Prior to joining the Athletics Department, Dr. Paciorek was a Professor of Physical Education in the EMU College of Health and Human Services for over 20 years. Paciorek is a 1975 graduate of St. Bonaventure University where he earned a B.S. degree in Physical Education while also playing on the varsity baseball and ice hockey squads. He received a Master’s degree in adapted physical education from The George Washington University in 1977 and a Ph.D. from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University in 1981. He taught adapted physical education in the Norfolk, VA Public Schools from 19761979. Paciorek is known for his work in the field of disability sport having served on the Special Olympics Michigan Board of Directors for 12 years. He was a member of
the United States Disabled Sports Team that competed in the 1992 Paralympic Games in Barcelona, Spain. He has worked with the United States Olympic Committee as Co-Coordinator for disabled athlete participation at the 1990 and 1991 U.S. Olympic Festivals. Additionally, he spent 14 years in the United States Army Reserves rising to the rank of Major. Paciorek has written extensively in professional journals and his book Disability Sport & Recreation reached its third edition. Since arriving at Eastern Michigan in 1981, Paciorek was the Physical Education Program Coordinator while teaching classes in adapted physical education, motor learning and development and disability sport. In 1999 he served as President of the Michigan Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD). He received the 1994 EMU Alumni Association Distinguished Teaching Award and in 2000 he received the Eastern Michigan University Distinguished Faculty Award for Service. Paciorek and his wife Karen, a Professor of Early Childhood Education at EMU, have two sons; Clark and Clay.
Sean Pryor Academic Counselor
Sean Prior is in his second year as an academic counselor at Eastern Michigan University.
Andy Rowdon
Senior Associate Athletic Director/External Affairs Andy Rowdon is in his second year as the Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Affairs for the Eastern Michigan University athletic department. Rowdon is a part of the athletic department’s Executive Leadership Team and oversees the External Division including marketing, corporate partnership efforts, fan experience, media relations, and ticket slaes and operations. He also will lead strategies to increase ticket sales, merchandise, and other revenue streams. In addition, Rowdon oversees the sports of baseball, rowing, and women’s soccer. Throughout his career, Rowdon has been recognized numerous times by the National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators (NACMA) as a “Best Of” award winner for his efforts. These efforts include a NACMA Best of the Best Award in 2007 for Group I Sponsorship Program as well as four gold, four silver and three bronze medals for marketing and promotional efforts at Arizona State University, Georgetown University, Louisiana State University, and Old Dominion University. Rowdon and his staff were also recognized by the National Sports Forum in 2008 as a finalist for the Best In Stadium/In Arena video. A native of Fredericksburg, Va., Rowdon spent the past three years at Texas Tech University as the Assistant Athletic Director Promotions and Fan Engagement. There, his primary job duties included the planning and development of all marketing and promotional activities for the Red Raiders. He helped develop strategic branding initiatives to maximize the reach and impact of social media, web, advertising, in-venue video board, and communications components across all external athletic units. As a part of the efforts, the school recorded the three highest totals for season tickets in football program history.
Before arriving in Lubbock, Rowdon served as Director of Marketing and Revenue Generation at Arizona State. In his role, he oversaw the creation of all marketing, creative and advertising initiatives for Sun Devil Athletics. Under his leadership, the department achieved substantial growth in season tickets, mini plans and individual game ticket sales for football and men’s and women’s basketball. In addition, he oversaw the marketing and creative staff, the graduate assistant program, and assisted with game experience initiatives within the athletics department. Prior to joining Arizona State, Rowdon worked as the Assistant Athletics Director for Marketing at Old Dominion in Norfolk, Va. While at ODU, Rowdon oversaw the marketing efforts for the entire athletics department, which under his leadership set new standards in season ticket sales for men’s basketball, increased the waitlist for ODU football season tickets, and achieved substantial increases in fan engagement through the department’s social media platforms. Similarly, prior to working at Old Dominion, Rowdon worked at LSU where he was named Assistant Director of Marketing and Promotions in August, 2008. In his role, he oversaw the creation of all marketing and advertising items for the LSU men’s basketball program as well as the creation and scripting of all in-game promotional efforts surrounding LSU basketball games. In addition, he oversaw the undergraduate internship program, assisted with football marketing, worked as the department administrator for the Maravich Maniacs student group and served as the marketing contact for men’s and women’s tennis. Rowdon was employed by Georgetown from 2005-08, being promoted to the role of Director of Marketing in 2007, where he oversaw marketing and promotional efforts for all 27 varsity sports. While at Georgetown, he also served as the Assistant Tournament Manager for the 2006 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championships hosted by Georgetown and played at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. Rowdon is a 2002 graduate of Virginia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in history and a 2005 graduate of California State University Long Beach with a master’s degree in kinesiology with a concentration in sport management.
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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EMU Support Staff Karen Schiferl
Associate AD for Student-Athlete Support Services Karen Schiferl is in her second year as the Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Support Services for the EMU athletic department. In her role, Schiferl is part of the department’s executive staff with oversight of academic services for all of EMU’s 18 Division I sports. Schiferl will guide development and implementation of programs and services that support academic achievement and integrity as well as contribute to the personal growth and career development of EMU student-athletes. She will also serve as the department’s primary liaison for academic matters to multiple university entities including admissions, registrar, provost, undergraduate studies, faculty, and academic advisors. Before coming to Ypsilanti, Schiferl had worked as the Associate Athletic Director for Academic Services/SWA at Chicago State University since 2012. There, she managed all aspects of the Cougars’ athletic academic support program while serving as member of the department’s senior staff. Additionally, Schiferl had sport supervision over the women’s basketball, volleyball, women’s soccer, and golf programs. Prior to her arrival in the Windy City, she spent nine years (2003-12) at the University of Mississippi as the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Academic Support. She oversaw all aspects of the Office of Student-Athlete Academic Support for the Rebels, including directly advising the football and women’s golf teams.
Before Ole Miss, Schiferl spent four years (1999-2003) as Senior Associate Director at the University of Maryland’s Academic Support and Career Development Office, working with several teams as well as serving as CHAMPS/Life Skills Coordinator and SAAC advisor. Schiferl also served as Academic Coordinator in the athletic counseling offices at Mid-American Conference member Northern Illinois University from 1997-99. She worked as a graduate intern in Indiana University’s Hoosier Athletic Academic Advising Office and served as a summer intern in the University of Florida’s Athletic Association’s Office of Student Life. Schiferl has served on a multitude of national and regional academic boards and has presented at academic conferences across the country. Currently, she is a member of the National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics (N4A) and the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA). Schiferl has also received both the N4A’s Professional Promise Award and the Distinguished Service Award. Additionally, she worked on the editorial board for Houghlin-Mifflin’s Becoming a Master Student-Athlete and was a review team member for the NACADA monograph “Advising StudentAthletes: A Collaborative Approach”. Since 2007, she has served as an instructor for the online course, “Academic Reform and the Student-Athlete”, a joint venture of NACADA and the NCAA. Schiferl has done site visits to several Division I schools as one the N4A’s APR Consultants. She also serves as a consultant for N4A’s Academic Integrity Assesment. This past year, Schiferl was selected as a facilitator for the NCAA’s Student-Athlete Leadership Forum. Schiferl earned her bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Afro-American Studies from Indiana University in 1987 and her master’s degree in College Student Personnel Administration from IU in 1991.
Aaron Short
Associate Sports Performance Coach Aaron Short is entering his fourth full year at EMU and his second as the associate sports performance coach for the Eastern Michigan University sports performance department. Short formerly served as a graduate assistant until 2015 and interning in 2014. Since joining EMU in September of 2013, Short has been responsible for most of the Eagles’ varsity Olympic sports performance programs (baseball, track, swimming, gymnastics, and cross country. In addition to sport responsibilities Short oversees day-to-day operation of the Bowen Olympic weight room. In Shorts time overseeing Olympic sports, Eastern Michigan has garnered 13 Mid-American Conference Championships, while also having a number of NCAA DI qualifiers as well as five US Olympic Trials participants, 11 All-Americans, and World Qualifiers. Prior to joining EMU’s sports performance efforts, Short worked in the University of Detroit Mercy’s strength and conditioning department where he most recently served as the Interim Director of Strength and Conditioning. Short joined Detroit as a strength and conditioning assistant in Aug. 2011 before being promoted to the assistant director of the program in March 2012. In April 2013, he was named as the interim director, a position he held for three months.
At Detroit, Short oversaw the strength and conditioning programs for men’s and women’s basketball, as well as women’s lacrosse, men’s soccer, tennis, and track and field. He coached a pair of Horizon League Championship winning teams along with a women’s basketball squad which won the Women’s Basketball Invitational. Additionally, Short spent three years as a strength and conditioning coach at Rochester Community and Technical College. During his time there, he spent eight months as a volunteer coach before being promoted to the head of the department in Aug. 2009. With Rochester Community and Technical College he led teams to two NJCAA North Star Bowls, while helping coordinate the football program’s comprehensive speed and strength program. In addition, Short served as an intern for the strength and conditioning team at the University of Minnesota where he worked with the football team. Along with his work experience, Short has his C.S.C.S. certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association, as well as his RSCC. He is a certified PN1 by Precision Nutrition and he is listed as a Level One Sports Performance Coach by the USAW. Short graduated from Goshen College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in physical education in 2001 before earning his Master of Science degree in exercise physiology from Eastern Michigan in April of 2015.
Dr. Edward Sidlow Faculty Athletic Representative
Dr. Edward Sidlow, a political science professor at Eastern Michigan University, was named faculty athletics representative in Aug. of 2013. In this position, Sidlow serves as a liaison between the university administration and intercollegiate athletics, working to maintain the campus’ academic integrity and a balance between academics and athletics for all student-athletes. He also represents EMU at Mid-American Conference and NCAA meetings and approves eligibility certifications, waivers and violations. A native of Detroit, Mich., Sidlow completed his bachelor’s degree in 1974 at Eastern Michigan. He earned his master’s degree from Ohio State University in 1977 and completed his doctorate degree at Ohio State in 1979.
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During his 41-year career, he has served as an instructor or professor at Ohio State (1975-78), Ohio Wesleyan University (1978), Arizona State University (1978-79), Miami University (1979-85), Northwestern University (1985-89), Loyola University Chicago (1989-95) and Eastern Michigan University (1995-present). He has published numerous articles and books, including: America at Odds, Freshman Orientation: House Style and Home Style, and Challenging the Incumbent. His work has also appeared in such journals as Policy Studies Review, Journal of Law and Politics, Journal of General Education, Western Political Quarterly, News for Teachers of Political Science, and College Teaching. Sidlow, the recipient of numerous teaching awards throughout his career, is frequently called on by print and broadcast media for political commentary and analysis.
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
EMU Support Staff Katie Skinner Assistant Athletic Trainer
Katie Skinner is in her sixth year as an assistant athletic trainer at Eastern Michigan University. Skinner had previously been the Assistant Athletic Trainer at Anderson University (S.C.) for the 2012-13 athletic season. She serves as the primary athletic trainer for the EMU women’s basketball team, as well as the women’s golf team. The Skinner worked directly with the Trojans’ women’s soccer, men’s basketball and baseball teams along with sharing respon-
sibilities for track, golf and cheerleading. She also served as an adjunct professor in the kinesiology department. A native of Stow, Ohio, Skinner is a 2010 graduate of the University of Toledo with a Bachelor’s of Science in Athletic Training. Skinner went on to complete her Master of Science in Exercise Physiology at EMU in 2012. While earning her degree, she worked as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the women’s volleyball and women’s crew programs. Skinner is a certified athletic trainer licensed by the State of Michigan and is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association, and also holds a NATABOC athletic training license.
Wayne Smith
Assistant Equipment Manager
Wayne Smith is in his 10th year as a fulltime member of the Eastern Michigan University athletics department. Smith joined the EMU staff as an under graduate in 2004-05 and was elevated to full-time in 2008.
The 31-year-old Smith is responsible for the day-to-day equipment needs of the EMU’s men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball and EMU’s Olympic sports teams. Smith is a member of the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA). He married his wife, Kristal, on July 25, 2015.
Greg Steiner
Associate Athletic Director /Media Relations Greg Steiner is in his 17th year with the Eastern Michigan University Athletic Media Relations Office and his third as the Associate Athletic Director for Media Relations. From Dec. 2004 until Oct. 2012, he was the office’s assistant director before serving as the assistant athletic director from 2012-16. He serves as the primary contact for the football and golf teams, while aiding in game-day help with nearly all 17 sports. During his tenure in Ypsilanti, Steiner has directly promoted numerous Academic All-Americans and MidAmerican Conference championship teams. He has instituted an aggressive approach to web development through a partnership with SIDEARM Sports to provide better online coverage of Eagle athletic events. During the 2017-18 season, page views to EMUEagles. com surpassed five million for the first-time. Steiner also oversees the EMU-ESPN initiative and mobile production unit, in which EMU students receive valuable hands-on experience working with professional equipment and producing content for a national audience on ESPN3. Since its launch in 2015, EMU has produced 111 games for ESPN to go along with dozens more in-house productions. In addition, he has worked as the play-by-play voice for radio and ESPN television broad-
casts of EMU sporting events. In 2015, he took over as the host of the weekly 30-minute “All E Coaches Radio Show.” Well-known throughout the region, Steiner was part of the media relations staff at the 2008 and 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Regional, the 2015 NCAA Men’s Basketball Midwest Regional, and the 2009 Men’s Basketball Final Four. Steiner has also overseen the statistics crew for the past nine MAC Football Championship games, 10 MAC Basketball Tournaments and the previous 11 MAC Baseball Tournaments. Steiner worked as a student athletic media relations director at Eastern Michigan for three years. A 2003 graduate of EMU, he graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. During his tenure as a student assistant, Steiner was responsible for the development of the athletics department web site, as well as most of the office’s publications. Steiner worked four years (2001-05) for WOHL television in Lima, Ohio, as videographer and co-host of “The Friday Night Frenzy” and “The Ottawa Oil Pre-Game Show,” a local high school sports show. He completed an internship at Bluffton University during the summer of 2002, where he assisted with the day-to-day operations of the sports information office. A native of Bluffton, Ohio, Steiner graduated from Bluffton High School in 1999. He is a member of the College of Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Steiner and his wife, Cathy, live in Ypsilanti with their dog, Cooper.
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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EMU Support Staff Dominic Velotta Assistant Equipment Manager
Dominic Velotta is in his second season as an Assistant Equipment manager after serving as a graduate assistant for the past two years. Velotta’s primary sport oversight includes football, wrestling, and gymnastics. Prior to arriving in Ypsilanti, Velotta made stops in both the collegiate and professional ranks. He got his start as a student assistant at The Ohio State University before at two-year stint with the Cleve-
land Browns. From there, Velotta spent time at the University of New Mexico. A native of Cleveland, Velotta, received a bachelor’s degree in coaching and sports management from Ohio State in 2007. He graduated with a master’s degree in sport management from Eastern Michigan in 2017.
Brad Watson Assistant Athletic Trainer
Brad Watson is in his sixth year as an assistant athletic trainer at Eastern Michigan University. He serves as the primary athletic trainer for the EMU men’s basketball and men’s golf teams while overseeing volleyball and rowing. Watson also serves as the summer camp medical coordinator. The 30-year-old Watson joined EMU in 2011 as a graduate assistant athletic trainer. He worked directly with the baseball and wrestling teams during his first two years in Ypsilanti, and earned a master’s degree in sport management in 2013.
A native of Bellevue, Ohio, Watson is a 2011 graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Athletic Training. As an Ohio State undergraduate, Watson assisted with the football, men’s basketball, wrestling and women’s lacrosse teams. He also spent time aiding Worthington Kilbourne High School, Ohio Wesleyan University, the Ohio High School Athletic Association and various Ohio State sports camps. Watson is a certified athletic trainer licensed by the State of Michigan and is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association, Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association, Michigan Athletic Trainers Soceity, and the College Athletic Trainer’s Society. He is also instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) certified.
Heidi Wegmueller General Manager - IMG College/EMU
Heidi Wegmueller is in her fifth year as the General Manager of Eastern Michigan IMG Sports Marketing. Wegmueller arrived in Ypsilanti following a short stay working with Badger Sports Properties at the University of Wisconsin. She had previous experience at the Division I level having worked at Bradley University in Peoria, Ill., serving as the Assistant Athletic Director for External Affairs (2012) and the Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs (2013-14). Before joining the college ranks, Wegmueller worked for The Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) of America for eight years. During her first four years (2003-07), Wegmueller was a Public Relations Coordinator, planning and organizing the public and media relations efforts for The PGA’s high-
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profile public relations campaigns, initiatives and events. From 2007-11, she was a Senior Account Executive that managed the day-to-day relationships, activation strategy and execution for the world’s largest working sports organization’s most prestigious and valued partners. Wegmueller earned her bachelor’s degree in sports management and communications from the University of Michigan in 2003 and received her master’s degree in international mass communication from Lynn University in 2006. While studying at Michigan, Wegmueller also worked as a tennis teaching professional at Huron Valley Tennis Club (1999-2000) and U-Move at the University of Michigan (2000-02). She began her affiliation with the golf community in 2002 while serving as an intern for the Golf Association of Michigan and followed with a 2003 internship with the United States Golf Association, serving as the tournament director for the 2003 Special Olympics Golf National Invitational Tournament.
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
EMU Support Staff Corey Whitney Academic Counselor
Corey Whitney is in his eighth year as a member of the Eastern Michigan University athletics department. Whitney joined the Student Athlete Support Services staff in the Fall of 2011 as an Academic Counselor. The 45-year-old Whitney spent four years in the United States Coast Guard before earning his degree from Finger Lakes Community College in 1999. Whitney earned his bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University in 2005. In addition to living
in Arizona, Whitney has also lived in Louisiana, New York, Ohio, and Oregon before returning to his native Michigan in 2006 to be closer to family. Whitney arrived at EMU in 2007 and worked as a grounds supervisor for the Physical Plant on campus. Prior to coming to EMU, Whitney enjoyed a successful career in golf course management working at a number of Top-100 courses across the country. Whitney is a certified Master Gardener and has also volunteered with Hospice and animal rescue organizations. His wife Amy, is a pharmacist.
Ricky Zum Mallen Assistant Athletic Director /Marketing
Ricky Zum Mallen is in his first year as the Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing at EMU. Zum Mallen spent the past three years at Tempe University in Philadelphia, Pa. in a number of roles. Most recently, as the Associate Director of Marketing, he oversaw the game presentation for all home men’s and women’s basketball games. The Owls noticed an increase of nine percent in average attendance for men’s games, while revenue grew 58 percent for women’s basketball in 2017-18 over the previous season. Zum Mallen briefly assumed the title of Interim Assistant Athletic Director for four months (Nov. 2017-Feb. 2018). In that role, he managed the day-to-day operations of the department and coordinated the gameday efforts. Zum Mallen produced and directed the game presentation for a pair of sold out basketball games against Villanova and Connecticut. He came to Temple in the spring of 2015 as the marketing coordinator working with volleyball and women’s basketball. Before Temple, he spent a year at the University a
Tulsa as a marketing assistant. At Tulsa, Zum Mallen was responsible for all marketing efforts for both the women’s basketball and the men’s soccer teams, including developing marketing plans. He also coordinated marketing efforts from field level during Golden Hurricane football games. Zum Mallen was a graduate assistant for marketing and promotions for Southeast Missouri State University from July 2012 to May 2014. As part of his responsibilities, he led marketing and promotional efforts for the volleyball, soccer, baseball, and women’s basketball teams. He also assisted with all social media efforts to promote Redhawks athletic events, coordinated and supervised student workers, and oversaw writing and editing of public address game scripts for all Southeast Missouri sports. Before grad school, Zum Mallen was a marketing intern at Loyola University from August 2011 to May 2012. In his role there, he oversaw marketing and promotional projects for all men’s and women’s soccer games. He also filmed and edited marketing videos to enhance the Loyola Ramblers brand. A 2012 graduate of Loyola University, Zum Mallen was a marketing and sport management double major. He has his master’s degree from Southeast Missouri State in 2014.
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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Convocation Center
Among other events that have taken place include numerous youth sporting competitions, high school commencements, trade shows, job fairs, conventions, charity and community awareness events as well as a circus. The 204,316-square-foot facility features three user-friendly levels — arena, concourse and office — and three seating configurations to maximize crowd capacity and space usage. The largest seating capacity is for center-stage entertainment activities, with 9,500 seats available. The capacity for basketball games is approximately 8,800. EMU’s athletic administration is located on the office level, along with offices for the EMU football, men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball coaching staffs. The EMU Athletic Media Relations Office, as well as offices for the Convocation Center staff, are located on the office level. The main athletic training room and office space for EMU’s sports medicine staff is located on the arena level as are strength and conditioning facilities and equipment rooms. In the summer of 2012, the Convocation Center received a major face-lift, as a YESCO four-sided ceiling hung display sign, featuring video boards on all four sides, was installed above center court in the arena. The fixture features four 10MM full color video boards, with each board’s active area measuring TALE OF THE TAPE 15.7-foot wide by 11.5-foot tall. In addition, the THE CONVOCATION CENTER system also features three ribbon displays on the west and east sides and under the scoreboard. Cost - $29.6 million The arena will also showcase an integrated light emitting diode (LED) courtside scorer’s table. Square Feet - 204,316 There is no doubt that the Convocation Center has become a special place for athletic events, Seating Capacity (Basketball) - 8,784 but there is a warm spot in the hearts of Eastern Michigan fans for Bowen Field House, the home Seating Capacity (Other Events) - 9,512 for men’s and women’s basketball games for 43 years. Building Time Frame Bowen was built in 1955 at a cost of $1.25 milConstruction Started: 1996 lion. The facility has 79,529 square feet of floor Dedication: December 12, 1998 space and includes an eight-laps-to-the-mile indoor track. An additional 9,394 square feet, Design/Build Team along with new permanent seating, a new court Barton-Malow Company and upgrading of the facility was completed in 1982 at a cost of $506,938. Architects Bowen still serves as home to EMU’s track teams Rossetti Associates of Birmingham/ and also serves as a practice facility for many of The Argos Group Eastern’s varsity squads. Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
The Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center, in its 20th season as the crown jewel of EMU athletics, opened up a new era of excitement on the west campus of EMU in the fall of 1998. The state-of-the-art, $29-million facility is the result of a decade-long effort to improve and upgrade university facilities and followed closely the opening of the $41-million Bruce T. Halle Library on the main campus. Construction of the Convocation Center began in the spring of 1997 and culminated with its dedication game, Dec. 9, 1998, with a men’s basketball game against the University of Michigan in front of a crowd of 7,647. Since its opening, the Convocation Center has served as home court for the Eagles’ men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball teams. The EMU wrestling team and women’s gymnastics team have held several meets on the arena floor. The Convocation Center has also served as the site for six Mid-American Conference Championships. EMU hosted the 2000, 2007 and 2014 MAC Gymnastics Championship and the 2002, 2009 and 2016 MAC Wrestling Championship. The arena has been the host site for 10 first-round MAC Women’s Basketball Tournament games, eight first-round games for the men’s basketball squad and four first-round MAC Volleyball Tournament games. The building also played host for the EMU women’s basketball team’s upset of the University of Michigan in the First Round of the 2011 Women’s National Invitational Tournament (WNIT) and a pair of contests during the 2014 Women’s Basketball Invitational (WBI). Meanwhile, the EMU men’s basketball team hosted the first round of the 2014 and 2018 CollegeInsider.com Tournament for the program’s first postseason home games. The Convocation Center also played host to the 2008 WNBA’s Eastern Conference Finals and the WNBA Championship, as the Detroit Shock utilized the facility for the playoffs. Along with their commitment to EMU Athletics, the Convocation Center staff has brought some of the finest entertainers in the world to Ypsilanti. The Convo has hosted acts by the Black Crowes, Indigo Girls, Godsmack, Smashmouth, Ludacris, Bob Dillion, Toby Keith, Matchbox Twenty, Goo Goo Dolls, Dave Chapelle, John Mayer and Jay-Z. The Convocation Center is also the site for EMU’s spring and winter commencement ceremonies.
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Rynearson Stadium
Rynearson Stadium begins its 49th season at the home venue for the Eastern Michigan University football and track teams in 2017-18. Opened in 1969, the facility is named for the late Elton J. Rynearson, Sr., who coached football at Eastern Michigan for 26 seasons. His teams compiled a record of 114-58-15. In one six-year period, from 1925-30, Rynearson’s teams won 40 games, tied two and lost just four. The first game played in Rynearson Stadium was Sept. 27, 1969, when EMU upset the University of Akron, 10-3. The stadium was dedicated a few weeks later on Oct. 25, 1969, when EMU lost, 17-7, to the University of Tampa. Over two million fans have seen EMU play in Rynearson. In 24 of the 49 years, Eastern has averaged more than 11,000 fans per home date. The 1995 season proved to be the record-breaking year for Rynearson Stadium attendance. A single-game record crowd of 25,009 was on hand, Sept. 16, 1996, to watch the Eagles dismantle UNLV, 51-6. That four-game ‘95 season also proved to be a best for season average attendance of 22,602. Rynearson Stadium is set up for a capacity of 30,200 with the ability to expand for larger crowds. The stadium originally held 15,500, but additional seating and lighting were added in 1974 when the now-defunct Detroit Wheels used the facility for their World Football League games. The additional seating in 1974 brought the capacity to 22,227. During the summer of 1992, seating was added on the east side to bring capacity to the current total of 30,200. Built for an approximate cost of $1.4 million in 1969, Rynearson Stadium underwent a major renovation project in 1991 and 1992, which included installation of a StadiaTurf field, a new team building, an additional 10,000-plus seats, new bathroom facilities and concession stands, an expanded press box and stateof-the-art scoreboard were added at a cost of approximately $13 million. The playing field was originally natural grass. A sand-filled artificial surface, StadiaTurf, was installed in 1991. The StadiaTurf surface was replaced in May 1998, by an AstroTurf artificial surface. A FieldTurf surface was installed in the summer of 2005 and replaced again in 2014 when the color was switched to gray. The press box is located on the top of the west-side stands. A second level was added as part of the renovations in 1991. The working media utilize the lower level while the top level is the University hospitality area for the stadium. The EMU locker room is located in the team building at the north end of the stadium. The visitor’s locker room is located below the stands on the west side of the stadium.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27.
Att. 26,188 (paid) 25,860 (paid) 25,009 24,622 23,456 (paid) 23,083 23,003 22,898 22,309 22,136 21,412 (paid) 21,245 21,027 20,348 (paid) 20,211 20,205 20,076 19,963 19,654 (paid) 19,628 19,613 (paid) 19,415 19,411 19,147 (paid) 18,920 18,764 18,094
Elton J. Rynearson, Sr.
TOP RYNEARSON STADIUM CROWDS Date Result Opponent Nov. 28, 2008 W, 56-52 Central Michigan* Oct. 3, 2010 L, 7-42 Toledo* Sept. 16, 1995 W, 51-6 UNLV Oct. 27, 1990 L, 2-16 Central Michigan* Nov. 2, 2017 W, 56-14 Ball State* Sept. 23, 1995 W, 31-20 Ohio* Oct. 22, 1988 L, 24-31 Western Michigan* Oct. 7, 1995 W, 34-24 Central Michigan* Oct. 23, 1993 L, 20-21 Western Michigan* Oct. 8, 1988 L, 6-20 Central Michigan* Oct. 15, 2016 L, 20-35 Toledo* Oct. 6, 1984 T, 16-16 Central Michigan* Oct. 7, 1989 W, 31-14 Toledo* Sept. 18, 2010 L, 14-52 Central Michigan* Sept. 5, 1992 L, 9-27 Akron* Nov. 14, 1987 W, 38-18 Bowling Green* Sept. 22, 1984 L, 13-16 Ohio* Oct. 4, 2003 L, 3-31 Western Michigan* Oct. 25, 2014 L 17-28 Northern Illinois* Sept. 27, 2003 L, 13-37 Maryland Nov. 1, 2014 L, 7-38 Central Michigan* Nov. 11, 1995 L, 13-23 Western Michigan* Oct. 27, 1984 L, 10-17 Ball State* Nov. 22, 2016 W 26-21 Central Michigan* Oct. 2, 2004 W, 37-34 Buffalo* Sept. 27, 1986 L, 16-20 Kent State* Oct. 3, 1992 L, 7-24 Miami*
Elton J. Rynearson, former athletic director and coach at Eastern Michigan University, died Feb. 8, 1967. “Rynie” coached every varsity sport at one time or another during his 46 years of service to the University. In his 28 years as head football coach, Rynearson compiled a wonlost-tied record of 114-58-15, including one stretch from 1925 to 1933 when his teams lost only six games. In 1968, the Rynearson Scholar-Athlete Award was founded in his memory. It is given annually to the EMU football player who best combines athletic ability and scholastic excellence.
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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Indoor Practice Facility
The word came early on a chilly, but calm Sunday morning, Feb. 7, 2010. After a series of delays caused by snow and wind — and with a big storm coming later that week — it was time to raise the roof on Eastern Michigan’s new indoor, multi-purpose athletic practice facility. Workers started at 7 a.m. and, by 9 a.m., the big, white, synthetic roof had billowed to its full height. Inside, members of EMU’s physical plant staff and construction workers admired the expansive space and thought of the athletes that would bring the place to life in the months to come. It was an improbable event, considering work on completing such a facility and inflating the roof took place heading into and during a Michigan winter. But mild late fall weather helped workers and staff accomplish a great deal, such as pouring 2.5 million pounds of footings concrete. Light snow in January also helped. The area experienced less than 10 inches that year, compared to more than 30 inches in 2009. A one-inch dusting of snow delayed the inflation, but only for several days. The facility, which costs $3.9 million, is located on Westview Drive, off Huron River Drive, at the northeast corner of Rynearson Stadium. The building will enable EMU’s collegiate athletic teams and the Ypsilanti community to continue playing and practicing despite inclement weather. The facility will support intramural, recreational and club sporting events, as well as local sports leagues. The facility is 410 feet long, 210 feet wide and 75 feet tall. It includes a welcome center and convertible space that can be configured for a football field, an international soccer field or four youth soccer fields. Leasing revenues are projected to cover maintenance and operating costs. Despite the light Sunday mood, plenty of work remained after the inflation. Workers had to unfreeze the ground, level the concrete, install synthetic turf and complete the welcome center. The parking lot was then completed in warmer weather. The Board of Regents approved the plan for the indoor facility at its June 2009 meeting, and it was unanimously approved by the state’s Joint Capital Outlay Subcommittee in September. The project was funded by the 2005 tuition increase, four percent of which was specifically dedicated to enhance the university’s infrastructure. The four percent increase (or approximately $4.4 million) has accumulated for the past four years, creating a pool of $17.6 million.
Indoor Practice Facility Tale of the Tape What:
Multi-purpose air-supported indoor facility
Where:
Located on corner of Huron River Drive and Westview drive
Cost:
$3.9 million
Size:
410 feet long ; 210 feet wide; 75 feet tall; 86,000 square feet of convertible space
Covering:
Polyester material with steel cable grids (Arizon Company)
Playing Surface: Artificial-FieldTurf Designer/Builder:
Turner Construction
Architect:
BEI Associates, Inc.
Start of Construction:
November 2, 2009
Completion Date: Usage:
April 20, 2010 EMU football, baseball, softball, women's soccer, men's and women's golf; Also available for rental to campus intramural and club teams and area teams.
Additional Construction:
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1,100 -square foot welcome center; 100-vehicle parking lot
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
NCAA Compliance FIVE RULES TO REMEMBER
WHAT IS NCAA COMPLIANCE? Eastern Michigan University is committed to operating its intercollegiate athletics program with the highest degree of integrity, sportsmanship, and professionalism, and we urge you to conduct yourself accordingly. The Eastern Michigan University Office of Athletics Compliance is committed to a comprehensive compliance program that ensures institutional control over the department of athletics. Our goal is to educate studentathletes, prospective student-athletes, institutional employees, community members, and boosters about the importance of adhering to NCAA, MidAmerican Conference, and institutional rules. A successful athletic department depends on the willingness of coaches, administrators, staff, student-athletes, and boosters to be aware of NCAA, MAC, and institutional rules. All of us at Eastern Michigan University appreciate your support. Your commitment to rules compliance is necessary to ensure that the University, its student-athletes, and coaches remain in good standing. Our success is due to support from individuals who are cautious and knowledgeable of NCAA rules. Help us win with integrity! QUESTIONS? The information on this page contains only a small portion of the existing NCAA rules and regulations. If you have any questions about any NCAA, MAC, or institutional rules, please ASK BEFORE YOU ACT! EMU Compliance Office Matthew Jakobsze Associate Athletic Director for Compliance 734.487.7859 mjakobsz@emich.edu @EMUCompliance EMUEagles.com/Compliance
1. FANS HAVE RESPONSIBILITIES As an individual who is a season ticket holder, a member of an Eastern Michigan University booster organization (e.g., Eagles Pride, E-Gridiron Group), has made financial contributions to EMU, or been involved in promoting EMU’s athletic program, you are considered a “Booster” and are required to adhere to an atmosphere of compliance. As a booster, your conduct reflects on the integrity of the entire university. Once you support EMU Athletics, you retain that identity as a booster forever - the rules still apply! This is true even if the individual no longer contributes to, or is involved with, EMU’s athletics program. 2. DON’T GIVE BENEFITS OR INDUCEMENTS Student-athletes can only receive benefits that other students in the general population can receive. An extra benefit is any special arrangement by an EMU employee or booster to provide a current or prospective studentathlete (or the athlete’s relatives or friends) a benefit not expressly authorized by the NCAA. Examples of impermissible benefits include, but are not limited to:
• Do not visit a prospect’s school to acquire films or transcripts in an attempt to evaluate the prospect’s academic or athletics eligibility; • Do not have contact with a prospect (or the prospect’s relatives or friends) during any of their visits to EMU’s campus; • Do not contact student-athletes enrolled in other four-year institutions regarding the possibility of transferring to EMU. Even though there are many rules prohibiting your involvement with prospects and the recruiting process, as a booster you are permitted to do the following: • Notify EMU coaching staff about noteworthy prospects in your area; • Attend a prospect’s athletics event on your own initiative, as long as you do not have contact with the prospect (or the prospect’s parents or coach); • Continue existing friendships, provided you do not solicit the prospect’s enrollment.
Please note, a prospective student-athlete (prospect) is a student who has started classes for the 9th grade (7th grade for Basketball). Students enrolled in preparatory schools and two-year colleges are also considered prospects. An individual remains a prospect even after he/ • Gifts of cash, clothing, equipment or any she signs a National Letter of Intent. other tangible item; If you know of a talented athlete, please let • A special discount, payment arrangement or the coaching staff know, and we’ll do the rest! credit on any purchase or service; • Loan of money or co-signing of loans; 4. KNOW THE CONSEQUENCES! • A vehicle, use of a vehicle, or any EMU is responsible for the actions of its transportation expenses; boosters. If a booster recruits or provides • Free or reduced-cost services, purchases impermissible benefits to a current or or rentals; prospective student-athlete (or the athlete’s • Entertainment on- or off -campus; or relatives or friends), EMU may be subject to • Free or reduced-cost rent or housing. penalties from the NCAA and Mid-American Conference. When a violation occurs, regardless The best way to support EMU student-athletes of the intention, it can: is by donating to Eagles Pride! • Jeopardize the eligibility of prospective and current student-athletes; 3. LEAVE THE RECRUITING TO US! • Result in the EMU athletics program being You’re passionate about your EMU Athletics penalized by the NCAA and/or the programs and you want everyone to know it! Mid-American Conference; and But remember, only EMU coaches and athletic • Cause you to lose benefits or privileges department staff members are permitted to associated with the athletics department be involved in the recruiting process. Boosters (i.e., booster membership, ticket privileges). should be aware of the following: • Do not contact a prospective student5. ASK BEFORE YOU ACT! athlete (or members of the prospect’s The NCAA Rules are not limited to the above, family) by letter, telephone, e-mail, text, and they are often misunderstood. If you have online (Facebook, Twitter), or in-person (onany doubt or questions, please contact the or off-campus) for the purpose of soliciting Office of Athletic Compliance. We strongly their participation in EMU’s athletic programs. encourage open communication between fans, • Do not contact a prospect’s coach, principal, supporters, and the EMU Athletic Department. or counselor in an attempt to evaluate the Remember, our success is due to support prospect; from individuals who are cautious and • Do not become involved in making knowledgeable of NCAA rules. Help us win arrangements for a prospect (or the with integrity! prospect’s relatives or friends) to receive money or financial aid of any kind;
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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The EMU Identity NOT ALWAYS THE EAGLES Since the 1991 season, Eastern Michigan University athletic teams have gone by the nickname“Eagles.” The Eagles name was officially adopted on May 22, 1991, when the EMU Board of Regents voted to replace the existing Huron nickname and logo with the new one. EMU originally went by the nicknames “Normalites” and “Men from Ypsi” and various other titles down through the years before “Hurons” was adopted in 1929. The “Hurons” first came into being as the result of a contest sponsored by the Men’s Union in 1929. On Oct. 31 of that year, a three-person committee, composed of Dr. Clyde Ford, Dr. Elmer Lyman and Professor Bert Peet, selected the name “Hurons” from the many entries in the contest. The name was submitted by two students, Gretchen Borst and George Hanner. Hanner was working at the Huron Hotel at the time of the contest and was no doubt as much influenced by his place of employment as by the Huron Indian tribe. The runner-up name in that contest was Pioneers. EMU began investigating the appropriateness of its Huron Indian logo after the Michigan Department of Civil Rights issued a report in October 1988 suggesting that all schools using such logos drop them. The report indicated that the use of Native American names, logos and mascots for athletic teams promoted racial stereotypes. At that time, four colleges, 62 high schools and 33 junior high/middle schools in Michigan used Indian logos or names. The EMU Board of Regents voted to replace the Huron name with Eagles, taken from three recommendations from a committee charged with supplying a new nickname. The other two final names submitted were Green Hornets and Express. GREEN, WHITE AND YELLOW? The EMU Eagles’ colors are green and white, but the track and cross country teams both feature yellow on their uniforms. There is a reason these teams stand out, and the history behind it goes back to 1967. EMU Hall of Fame Head Coach Bob Parks offered some insight to the story behind how the yellow came about. “When I got to EMU in January 1967, the team was wearing dark green singlets and dark green shorts. In that season, we ran a meet at Western Michigan University, and the finish line was beneath the balcony which was very dark. In the hurdle final, there were six men, three from Michigan State and three from EMU. MSU’s uniforms were almost identical to ours. When the finish positions were announced, we got the short end of the stick. You could hardly see the runners under the dark balcony area, and they got the finish wrong. At that point, I decided to get uniforms that showed up better. “Back then, Kansas was a big name in collegiate track, and they wore pink shorts and powder blue singlets with pink lettering. Everyone thought they were great. I decided to copy them and ordered orange shorts and green singlets with white lettering trimmed in orange. We wore them for about four years, but the Regents decided that all of our teams should be wearing green and white. When they made us get rid of the orange and green, I ordered green and gold, colors I had always liked. At first, they weren’t going to let us use them, but I pointed out that our football team was wearing green and gold. Our administration could hardly argue with me, since our gridders were wearing it too. “ “We have worn it ever since, and it is known from coast to coast, as our men have done traditionally well nationally. It also differentiates us from MSU and Ohio University’s color schemes. The green and gold does show up well at the finish line, but nowadays they use computer cameras, so it is less of a problem as it was in the 60s and 70s.” EMU OLYMPIANS THROUGH THE YEARS EMU has had a track representative at the summer Olympic Games since Hayes Jones in 1960. The Eagles have had 18 representatives in 56 years, 15 men and three women.
Some of EMU’s Prominent Alumni • Charlie Batch, Lional Dalton, Jason Jones, T.J. Lang, Barry Stokes, Kevin Walter – professional football players • Ron Campbell – President, Tampa Bay Lightning •
Fred Cofield, Earle Higgins, Harvey Marlatt, George Gervin, Grant Long, Derrick Dial, Earl Boykins, Carl Thomas, Charles Thomas – professional basketball players
• Bruce T. Halle -- Founder and CEO of Discount Tire Co.
• Rodney Slater -- Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation
• John Heffron -- Winner of NBC’s Last Comic Standing in 2004
• Shirley Spork -- Co-founder of the LPGA • Bob Welch -- Cy Young Award winner
• Greg Mathis –Judge and later TV personality • Lloyd Olds - Designed the zebra shirt worn by referees • Dean Rockwell – Olympic team wrestling coach in 1964
• General John G. Coburn -- One-of-eight four-star • Rocky Roe -- Major League Baseball umpire generals in the United States • Jack Roush -- CEO and owner of Roush Racing • Hayes Jones -- Olympic gold medalist
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Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
E-Club Hall of Fame
The Eastern Michigan University alumni varsity letterwinners club, E-Club, sponsors the EMU Athletic Hall of Fame. 1976 Charles Eugene Beatty* James “Bingo” Brown* William E. Foy* George W. Marshall* Lloyd W. Olds* Elton J. Rynearson, Sr.* Edwin Shadford* Raymond L. Stites* 1977 C. Dale Curtiss* Charles Hanneman* Charles “Whitey” Hlad* Hayes W. Jones Harry Ockerman* Dean Rockwell* Olin Sanders* Paul Shoemaker* 1978 William E. Crouch* Daniel Webster Kirksey Robert K. Middlekauff Thomas V. Quinn* Kenneth “Red” Simmons* Andrew Vanyo* James A. Walsh* William C. Zepp* 1979 Louis Batterson* James Bibbs Merrill Hershey* Harvey Marlatt George Muellich* Ron Oestrike* Arthur D. Walker* Frank “Buck” Weeber* 1980 Ruth Boughner* Leighton Boyd* Kenneth “Beef” Matheson* Ferris G. Newman* Bob Parks 1981 Delmar Allman* Rha W. Arnold* Charles E. Forsythe* James R. Martin* David L. Pureifory* Abe Rosenkrantz* Clarence B. Sabbath* Shirley G. Spork 1982 Garion H. Campbell* Clifford D. Crane* Marvin R. Mittlestat* Albert H. Pingel Earl N. Riskey* Charles J. Shonta Fred D. Trosko* 1983 Roger Arnett* Santee Brockman* Ralph Gilden Augusta “Gussie” Harris* Kenneth Hawk* Charles Lappeus* Neville “Tex” Walker* George Wendt*
1984 William Barrett James Bell Wardell Gilliam* Gordon Minty Bernard Otto* 1985 John Banaszak Doug Cossey* Hasely Crawford Michael H. Jones* Richard Moseley Charles Paige Jean Siterlet* 1986 Jean S. Cione* David Ellis Bruce Howell Ron Johnson Richard G. Raymond* Bill Tipton 1987 Glenn Davis Marvin Johnson Bob Rowland* William J. Stephens Jack Weiss 1988 Norbert S. Badar Clarence Chapman Sherm J. Collins Clare Ebersole Stanley McConnor Bob Welch* 1989 Gary Bastien William M. Cave* Ron Gulyas Ann (Meachum) Lohner Bob Owchinko Harry Werbin* 1990 Ken Bruchanski Dottie Denise Davis Jeffrey E. Dils Frank Reaume Virgil E. Windom Duane Zemper* 1991 James Brodie* Tom Fagan Jim Grant* Jeff Huxley James Ross Claude Snarey* 1992 Cleon Gilliam Jay Jones Susan “Sue” Parks Mike Strickland Leo Turner* 1993 Joe Brodie Laurie Ann Byrd Oswald Gaynier* George Gervin Nick Manych*
1994 Terry Collins Donna Donakowski F.L. “Frosty” Ferzacca* Kevin “Rocky” Miller Robert Sims C.P. Steimle* 1995 John Clay Bob Crosby Kerry Keating James Matthews Lucy Parker Larry Radcliff* 1996 Jim Applegate John C. Fountain Kennedy McIntosh* Randy Mills Andrea (Bowman) Osika Jeff Peck 1997 Walter Gerald Brown* Ed Engle* Glenn Gulliver Earle Higgins Duane Root Eugene Thomas Claudia Wasik 1998 Marc Dingman Grant Long Loita “Blink” Molineaux* Nanette Push Ron Saunders* Pat Sheridan Tom Smith
2003 Sherry (Anderson) Boughton Sharon (Brown) Calhoun Marsha (Barker) Crosby Jim Dutcher Garry Grady Paul McMullen Joel Smith 2004 Melissa (Drouillard) Bater Roxanne (Munch) Bronkema Roger Coryell* Mark Dailey Earl Dixon Mireille (Sankatsing) Smith Jim Streeter 2005 Tommy Asinga Dan Boisture* Ben Braun Hamilton Morningstar* Dr. Waldomar Roeser* Danny Schmitz Sara Seegers Harold Simons 2006 Nikki (Stubbs) Douglas Greg Howe Carole Huston Dazel Jules Peter Linn Bob Lints Gary Tyson 2007 Al Jagutis Marci Kelley Mark Leonard Tamyka McCord Stan Vinson Doug Willer
2010 Clement Chukwu Dawn (Godfrey) Heck Laurie Hubbard JoAnne (LeFevre) McBroom Hildred Lewis John R. Martin Barry Stokes 2011 Ingrid (Boyce) Benn Howard Booth Traci (Parsons) McMullen Linda Milholland Jamie Nieto Norm Parker* John Schmidt 2012 Erik Henriksen Ivory Westly Hood Brian Tolbert Sharon (Rose) Schwartz Jerry Umin 2013 Dennis Betts Earl Boykins JoyAnn Clarke Wondella Devers Derrick Dial Eugene Smith Donald Stewart 2014 Boaz Kisang Cheboiywo Kathy Hart Fred LaPlante Tom Michael Lorenzo M. Neely Allyson Newman Brett Petersmark
1999 Ron Adams Jim Harkema Kelly Hebler Dave Kieft Leroy Potter* Mark Smith Jeff Washington
2008 Joy (Inniss) Johnson Lindell Reason Jeff Reaume* Sarah Willis Chuck Wilson
2000 Wilbur P. Bowen* Jack Brusewitz Chris Hoiles Denise (Kaercher) Leipold Jim Nelson Jenny Romatowski Wayne Seiler
2015 Joe Codrington Tracy Deeter George Harrison Paul Scicluna* L.J. Shelton Stephanie Smiley Barry Susterka
2009 Denise Allen Charlie Batch Jerry Cerulla Angela (Springer) Johnson Sharon McNie Gary Patton Gary Strickland
2016 Steve Brown Lional “Jelly Roll” Dalton Connie Miner Fabian Rollins Greg Ryan
2001 Angie Fielder Jon Gates Bob Jennings Mauri Jormakka* George Mead* John “Rocky” Roe Rodney Slater 2002 William “Audie” Cole Rena (Cox) McBroom Earl Jones Lanny Mills J.E. Morcombe* Jim Pietrzak* Ron Rice Mary Smith*
2017 Brian Bixler Walter Church Lauren Clark William DuLac Jessica Hupe Robin Loheide Lela Nelson Tiberia Patterson 2018 Virgia Bullie Jordan Desilets Catherine Fortin Korey Mahoney Andrew Wellock *Deceased
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Mid-American Conference Providing leadership in education and diversity, the Mid-American Conference moves into its 71st year of service to our students. Since its inception in 1946, the Mid-American Conference has progressively grown and developed into one of the most aggressive Division I conferences in the country. One of only 10 football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) conferences, the MAC named Dr. Jon A. Steinbrecher as its eighth commissioner in March of 2009. The league hosts championships in 23 sports, including neutral site events at some of the finest facilities in the nation – football (Ford Field, Detroit), men’s and women’s basketball (Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland), softball (Firestone Stadium, Akron) and baseball (Sprenger Stadium, Avon, Ohio). The MAC secured a four-year contract extension with Ford Field to host the MAC Football Championship Game through the 2019 football season, anchored a six-year contract extension for the MAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments at Quicken Loans Arena through the 2023 season, and stabilized a five-year contract extension through the 2020 season for the MAC Baseball Tournament at Sprenger Stadium in Avon, Ohio. In addition to growing its commitment to MAC championships, Steinbrecher has strategically positioned the MAC’s participation in hosting NCAA events and championships. The MAC recently served as the host for the 2015 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Midwest Regional at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland and will also serve as host of the 2018 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships and the 2020 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament First and Second Rounds, also at Quicken Loans Arena. The MAC has previously hosted both the 2012 and 2014 NCAA Women’s Bowling Championships, and will also host the 2019 NCAA Women’s Bowling Championships under Steinbrecher’s direction. In the summer of 2014, the MAC and ESPN announced a historic 13-year rights extension deal through the 2026-27 season for expanded national television and digital distribution. This is the largest and most extensive agreement in the history of the Conference and brings long-term security for the MAC through the 2026-27 academic year. ESPN has exclusive television and digital distribution rights for all MAC sporting events, and guarantees coverage of every football game, and select men’s and women’s basketball and Olympic sporting events. The MAC and ESPN will establish on-campus production capabilities that will provide a significant increase in the national coverage of baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, wrestling and Olympic sports on ESPN3. This will open up nearly 92 million households from ESPN3 for exposure to MAC sports for the first time in Conference history. Through this ESPN partnership, the MAC and CBS Sports Network announced a four-year sublicensing agreement to expand its national coverage of football and basketball through the 2018-19 season. For the second time in Mid-American Conference history a member institution will be playing in one of the prestigious New Year’s Six Bowl Games, as MAC Champion Western Michigan will face Wisconsin in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic on Jan. 2 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. During the 2016 season, the MAC witnessed six members accept bowl invitations. Western Michigan (Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, Arlington, Texas), Ohio (Dollar General Bowl, Mobile, Ala.), Toledo (Raycom Media Camellia Bowl, Montgomery, Ala.), Central Michigan (Miami Beach Bowl, Miami, Fla.), Miami (St. Petersburg Bowl, St. Petersburg, Fla.) and Eastern Michigan (Popeyes Bahamas Bowl, Nassau, Bahamas) represented the MAC in bowl games during the 2016 bowl season. The six bowl invitations are one shy of the MAC single-season record of seven bowl invitations during the 2012 and 2016 bowl seasons. This also marks the ninth time in MAC history to have five or more programs receive a bowl invitation (2004, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016) in a single-season. In the previous six bowl seasons, the MAC has a record of 11-24 in 35 bowl games – 2016 (0-6); 2015 (3-4); 2014 (2-3); 2013 (0-5); 2012 (2-5); 2011 (4-1). In December of 2016, Western Michigan head coach P.J. Fleck was named MAC Head Coach of the Year, Broncos WR Corey Davis as the MAC Offensive Player of the Year and KR Darius Phillips was named MAC Special Teams Player of the Year. Also receiving accolades, Ohio DE Tarell Basham earned MAC Defensive Player of the Year, while Bobcats S Javon Hagan was named MAC Freshman of the Year. Western Michigan senior QB Zach Terrell was named the league’s Vern Smith Leadership Award winner and was also named the winner of the 2016 William V. Campbell Trophy by the National Football Foundation as the best football scholar athlete in the nation. In December of 2013, former Northern Illinois quarterback Jordan Lynch finished third overall in the Heisman Trophy voting, the highest ever finish by a MAC student. Lynch was invited to the Heisman Trophy Award ceremony in New York City and became only the third MAC student-athlete to receive an invitation to the ceremony – Marshall QB Chad Pennington (1999) and Marshall WR Randy Moss (1997). During the 2017 NFL Draft, Western Michigan wide receiver Corey Davis was the fifth overall selection by the Tennessee Titans. Davis’ selection was the highest ever for the Broncos program and tied the second-highest ever draft selection by a student from the MAC. It also marked the third MAC football student selected in the top five of the NFL draft over the last five seasons. In the 2014 NFL Draft, Buffalo Bulls linebacker Khalil Mack was the fifth overall selection by the Oakland Raiders. Mack’s selection was the highest-ever for the Buffalo program and the second highest ever selection for a MAC student. In the 2013 NFL Draft, Central Michigan offensive tackle Eric Fisher was selected as the first overall selection by the Kansas City Chiefs, making Fisher the first-ever football player from the MAC selected first overall in the NFL Draft. In 2012, the MAC witnessed a record setting seven teams receive bowl invitations, including the first ever BCS Bowl invitation with Northern Illinois playing in the Discover Orange Bowl on Jan. 1, 2013. The MAC also had four football programs ranked in the top 25 of national polls – Northern Illinois, Kent State, Toledo and Ohio—as the BCS Standings had two MAC programs in the Top 25 at the end of the regular season with No. 15 Northern Illinois and No. 25 Kent State. The MAC also set a conference record for the most wins against FBS opponents with 16 victories. In the fall of 2013, the MAC announced the creation of newly created bowl games in Boca Raton, Fla., Nassau, Bahamas, and Montgomery, Ala. for a sixyear period (2014-2019). The creation of the Marmot Boca Raton and Bahamas Bowls were the centerpiece of a joint agreement between several FBS conferences and will be supported by several FBS conferences on a six-year rotating basis. Each football season the MAC has a minimum five guaranteed bowl opportunities. The MAC has long-term primary contracts with the Dollar General Bowl (based in Mobile, Ala.) through the 2017 season and Famous Idaho Potato Bowl (based in Boise, Ida.) through the 2019 season. During the 2016 football season, Western Michigan won the 2016 Marathon MAC Football Championship Game with a 29-23 win over Ohio on Dec.
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2. The win was Western Michigan’s first championship since 1988 and the second football title in program history. Western Michigan entered the bowl season ranked No. 12 in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll and No. 14 in the Amway/USA Today Coaches Poll. The No. 12 AP ranking was the highest in the MAC since Ball State was ranked No. 12 on Nov. 30, 2008 after a 12-0 start. Western Michigan lost a 24-16 decision to No. 8 Wisconsin in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic on Jan. 2. Western Michigan ended the season ranked No. 15 in the AP Poll with a 13-1 record. The Broncos were also ranked No. 15 in the sixth and final College Football Playoff ranking on Dec. 4. Western Michigan was bowl eligible for the third straight year. Western Michigan’s 13-0 mark after the Marathon MAC Football Championship was the first for the MAC since former member Marshall finished the 1999 season with a 13-0 record and a No. 10 ranking in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll. During Western Michigan’s historic 2016 season, ESPN’s College Game Day, college football’s longest-running and most-celebrated pregame show, came to the campus of Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo on Nov. 19 for the No. 14-ranked Broncos home game vs. Buffalo on ESPNU. This marked only the second time in MAC history for ESPN College GameDay to visit a MAC campus. The previous visit came in 2003 with Northern Illinois at Bowling Green. The MAC had 11 draft selections in the 2017 NFL Draft to tie a MAC modern era (seven rounds) record for the most students drafted in an NFL Draft (2005 NFL Draft). The 11 selections in the 2017 NFL Draft – WR Corey Davis (Western Michigan) by Tennessee (1st Round, 5th overall); OL Taylor Moton (Western Michigan) by Carolina (2nd Round, 64th overall); DE Tarell Basham (Ohio) by Indianapolis (3rd Round, 80th overall); RB Kareem Hunt (Toledo) by Kansas City (3rd Round, 86th overall); WR Kenny Golladay (Northern Illinois) by Detroit (3rd Round, 96th overall); TE Michael Roberts (Toledo) by Detroit (4th Round, 127th overall); LB Blair Brown (Ohio) by Jacksonville (5th Round, 148th overall); DT Treyvon Hester (Toledo) by Oakland (7th Round, 244th overall); LB Keion Adams (Western Michigan) by Pittsburgh (7th Round, 248th overall); DL Pat O’Connor (Eastern Michigan) by Detroit (7th Round, 250th overall); and TE Mason Schreck (Buffalo) by Cincinnati (7th Round, 251st overall). In men’s basketball, the MAC witnessed the Kent State Golden Flashes upset No. 1 Akron in the MAC Championship game to claim the 2017 MAC tournament title, their sixth in program history. The Zips earned their second consecutive MAC regular season title after winning 21+ games for the 12-straight season. Akron’s Isaiah Johnson was awarded the MAC Player of the Year award, while Keith Dambrot was named Coach of the Year. Four MAC institutions competed in postseason basketball; Kent State (NCAA Tournament), Akron (NIT), Ball State (CIT), and Toledo (CBI). Akron’s Isaiah Johnson earned All-American Honorable Mention by the Associated Press. 10 studentathletes were named to the NABC All-District 14 first and second teams. In wrestling, Missouri won its fifth consecutive MAC Tournament Championship and finished fifth overall at the NCAA Wrestling Championships. Missouri junior J’den Cox became the 12th MAC wrestler in Conference history to win a National Championship, including the first three-time National Champion. Cox won the 197-lb. weight class with an 8-2 win over Minnesota’s Brett Pfarr at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis in the 2017 NCAA Wrestling Championships. Cox becomes the fifth MAC National Champion in the last seven years -- joining Kent State’s Dustin Kilgore in 2011 (197 weight class), Cox in 2014, 2016 and 2017 (197 weight class) and Missouri’s Drake Houdashelt in 2015 (149 weight class). Cox also qualified for Team USA for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games and earned a Bronze Medal in Rio de Janiero, Brazil. The MAC had 45 wrestlers invited to the to the 2017 NCAA Wrestling Championships, which ranked third most of any Division I Conference, and eight wrestlers were named All-Americans – Missouri (J’Den Cox 1st place at 197; Lavion Mayes 2nd place at 149; Joey Lavallee 2nd place at 157; Jaydin Eierman 5th place at 141 and Daniel Lewis 6th place at 165); Northern Iowa (Max Thomsen 5th place at 149 and Drew Foster 7th place at 184) and Old Dominion (Kevin Beazley 8th place at 197). Eastern Michigan claimed its seventh consecutive and 21st MAC title in men’s cross country. Eastern Michigan men were ranked 25th prior to NCAA Championships and the Eagles Nick Raymond qualified for NCAA Championships and received All-American honors for his 31st place finish. Eastern Michigan won its third consecutive swimming & diving championship and the program’s 34th title. Missouri State’s Antonio Thomas and Arthur Osvath represented the Conference at the NCAA Championships, while Osvath earned All-American honors. In men’s tennis, Buffalo won the programs second MAC Tournament Championship in the last three years with a 4-3 win over Western Michigan. Buffalo won the final three singles matches to claim the Tournament Title. Ball State senior Lucas Andersen was named MAC Player of the Year, while Buffalo’s Lee Nickell was named MAC Coach of the Year. Western Michigan senior Matt Hamilton was named to the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) 2017 Academic All-District Men’s At-Large Team for District Five. In men’s outdoor track and field, Akron won its seventh Conference Championship in program history. This also marked the first time in program history for both the Akron men’s and women’s programs to win both the indoor and outdoor Conference Championships. A total of 47 male athletes from the MAC participated in the 2017 NCAA Men’s Track & Field Preliminary Championships, while 10 male athletes advanced to the NCAA Track & Field Championships. Akron’s Matt Ludwig captured the 2017 NCAA National Championship in the pole vault as he cleared 18-4.50 (5.60m). Ludwig became Akron’s ninth NCAA National Champion, including the fourth in the pole vault in program history. The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) named five MAC students as First-Team All-Americans – Akron’s Matt Ludwig (pole vault) and Terrell McClain (long jump); Kent State’s Reggie Jagers (discus) and AJ Stevens (triple jump); and Miami’s Andrew Dusing (1500m) and three students as Second-Team All-Americans – Akron’s Phil Jagers (discus); Eastern Michigan’s Willy Fink (3000m steeplechase); and Kent State’s TJ Lawson (decathlon); and two All-American Honorable Mention -- Akron’s Cody Stine (high jump) and Kent State’s Samory Fraga (long jump). Eastern Michigan’s Willy Fink was named CoSIDA’s Academic All-America Third Team selection. In baseball, the Ohio Bobcats claimed the 2017 Mid-American Conference Tournament championship with a 7-4 win over No. 3 Eastern Michigan at Sprenger Stadium. The win over the Eagles gives the Bobcats their third MAC tournament title in program history (1997, 2015). Kent State earned the No. 1 seed at the 2017 Mid-American Conference baseball tournament as outright MAC regular season champions. A total of 10 MAC students were taken during the 2017 Major League Baseball Draft led by Jake Latz (Kent State) selected in the 5th round, 164th overall by Texas; Logan Harasta (Buffalo) picked in the 7th round, 216th overall by San Francisco and Luke Burch (Kent State) picked in the 9th round, 275th overall by Detroit. Western Michigan’s Tanner Allison was named Second Team All-American by ABCA/Rawlings and Kent State’s Joey Murray earned Third Team All-American.
Women’s athletics continued to shire for the MAC this past year. In women’s basketball, Toledo captured the 2017 MAC Tournament Championship crown for the first time since 2001. Six programs were invited to postseason tournaments (NCAA-Toledo; Women’s NIT – Ball State, Central Michigan, Kent State, Northern Illinois and Ohio). In women’s cross country, Eastern Michigan won their second title in program history and ended the season ranked No. 24 in the country, second in the Great Lakes Region. Miami’s Maria Scavuzzo and Northern Illinois’ Hope Schmelzle both qualified for NCAA Championships. Eastern Michigan women finished ninth as a team at NCAA Championships, which marked the first ever women’s cross country program to finish in the top 10. Eastern Michigan’s Jordann McDermitt received All-American honors for her 24th place finish. In gymnastics, Eastern Michigan ended the 2017 season ranked 22nd in the country and won its third MAC title in program history. Three teams, Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan and Kent State, along with 13 studentathletes qualified for NCAA Regionals. Central Michigan’s Denelle Pedrick and Katy Clements qualified for NCAA Nationals. Four teams had a team score of 196 and higher, which is the most is MAC history. Kent State’s Rachel Stypinski named MAC Gymnast of the Year for the second straight year. Bowling Green’s Lauren Feely was named 2017 CoSIDA Academic All-District Women’s At-Large team for the second straight year. Kent State’s Rachel Stypinski and Eastern Michigan’s Kendall Valentin were named 2017 NACGC/W All-Americans. Akron won its fourth straight MAC Championship in women’s swimming and diving. The MAC sent six individual swimmers and a relay team to 2017 NCAA championships; Paloma Marrero Munoz (Akron), Luka Szynal (Akron), Megan Burns (Buffalo, Alexis Mitcheltree (EMU), and Delaney Duncan (EMU). Relay team: Ragen Engel (Akron), Sadie Fazekas (Akron), Victoria Shaffer (Akron), and Morgan Waggoner (Akron). Miami’s Pei Lin finished second in the three-meter dive at the 2017 NCAA Championships. In women’s indoor track and field, Akron won as MAC Champions. Six students were selected to compete at the NCAA Championships, while all six earned All-American honors. Akron’s Lucy Bryan, Nikki Manson and Jackie Siefring; Eastern Michigan’s Jordann McDermitt; Kent State’s Danniel Thomas; and Miami’s Amelia Strickler. In women’s outdoor track and field, Akron captured the MAC Championship for its seventh overall program title. This also marked the first time in program history for both the Akron men’s and women’s programs to win both the indoor and outdoor Conference Championships. A total of 55 women athletes from the MAC participated in the 2017 NCAA Track & Field Preliminary Championships, while nine women qualified for the NCAA Track & Field Championships. Kent State’s Danniel Thomas captured the 2017 NCAA Women’s Shot Put National Title with a career-best 62’ 10” (19.15m) to secure the crown and become the first female in Kent State athletics to become a national champion. Thomas was also named a semifinalist for the Bowerman Award, given annually to the NCAA’s top track & field athletes. The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) named five MAC students as First-Team All-Americans – Akron’s Nikki Manson (high jump) and Jackie Siefring (heptathlon), Eastern Michigan’s Alsu Bogdanova (5000m), Kent State’s Danniel Thomas (discus & shot put) and Northern Illinois’ Hope Schmelzle (3000m steeplechase), while four others were named All-American Honorable Mention – Bowling Green’s Rachel Walny (1000m), Eastern Michigan’s Jordann McDermitt (1000m) and Miami’s Martha Szekely (hammer throw) and Danielle Collier (javelin). Kent State’s Danniel Thomas earned 2017 CoSIDA Academic All-American First Team honors, while Eastern Michigan’s Jordann McDermitt was named All-American Second Team and Northern Illinois’ Hope Schmelzle was named an All-American Third Team selection. In women’s golf, Kent State continued its historic success as the Golden Flashes won their 19th straight MAC Women’s Golf title, which is the conference record for most consecutive titles won. The Golden Flashes ended the season ranked 15th in the nation. The Golden Flashes finished in 6th place at the NCAA Regional round at Lubbock, Texas, to qualify for a spot in the field at the 2017 NCAA Championships. Kent State women’s golf finished tied for fifth at the NCAA National Championship. The Golden Flashes completed its best run at the NCAA National Championship, beating its previous best finish of 15th place. Kent State also became the first program to ever advance to match play of the women’s golf championship from outside of the “FBS Autonomous” conferences. The Flashes end its season claiming the program’s all-time best finish and overall scoring average. Kent State freshman Pimnipa Panthong was named to the Women’s Golf Coaches Association All-America Second Team, and became the first Kent State golfer to earn higher than Honorable Mention status on an All-America Team. In softball, the No. 4 seed Kent State Golden Flashes won three-straight games on the final day of the 2017 MAC Tournament to claim their third MAC title in school history. Central Michigan Head Coach Margo Jonker named Coach of the Year for the ninth time. Ohio’s Savannah Jo Dorsey and Western Michigan’s Kelsea Cichocki were named 2017 CoSIDA Academic All-District First Team, while Bowling Green’s Briana Combs, NIU’s Kayti Grable, Kent State’s Maddy Grimm and Toledo’s Chandler Rice were named CoSIDA Academic All-District Second Team. From two-time Super Bowl quarterback winning Ben Roethlisberger (Miami University), NFL Defensive MVP’s James Harrison (Kent State University) and Khalil Mack (University at Buffalo), NFL Pro Bowlers (OT Joe Staley, TE Antonio Gates, WR Antonio Brown), British Open winner Ben Curtis (Kent State University), World Series winning manager Bob Brenly (Ohio University) and Olympic bobsled team member Brock Kreitzburgh (University of Toledo), the Mid-American Conference continues to excel in producing leaders in the world of athletics. History of the MAC Based in Cleveland since July 1999 following a 15-year stay in Toledo, Ohio, the MAC has established historic measurements in both football and men’s and women’s basketball since moving to Northeast Ohio. The MAC was founded as a five-school league on February 24, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio with Ohio, Butler, Cincinnati, Wayne State and Western Reserve admitted as charter members. The Mid-American Conference membership consists of 12 universities across five states (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New York and Ohio). In 1946 men’s basketball was the first competitive sport in the MAC, which now sponsors a total 23 sports. Women’s sports were brought into the conference’s structure in 1980. For men, there are 11 championships sponsored in football, basketball, baseball, cross country, soccer, swimming and diving, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, wrestling, golf and tennis. For women, 12 championships are sponsored in basketball, softball, volleyball, cross country, field hockey, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, gymnastics, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field and tennis.
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
2017-18 Standings 2017-18 Mid-American Conference Final Standings TEAM Buffalo Miami Ohio Kent State Bowling Green Akron
East Division Conference W-L Pct 16-2 .889 12-6 .667 9-9 .500 5-13 .278 3-15 .167 3-15 .167
Overall W-L 27-5 21-10 16-15 13-19 11-19 9-21
Pct .844 .677 .516 .406 .367 .300
TEAM Central Michigan Ball State Western Michigan Toledo Northern Illinois Eastern Michigan
West Division Conference W-L Pct 17-1 .944 13-5 .722 9-9 .500 8-10 .444 7-11 .389 6-12 .333
Overall W-L Pct 28-4 .875 24-6 .800 18-15 .545 17-14 .548 15-15 .500 11-20 .355
2018 Mid-American Conference Tournament
Opening Round No. 9 Eastern Mich. 84, No. 8 Northern Ill. 77 No. 12 Akron 73, No. 5 Ohio 85 No. 10 Kent State 80, No. 7 Toledo 76 (OT) No. 11 Bowling Green 71, No. 6 Western Mich. 85
Second Round (Quicken Loans Arena) No. 1 Central Mich. 67, No. 9 Eastern Mich. 64 No. 4 Miami 69, No. 5 Ohio 66 No. 2 Buffalo 72, No. 10 Kent State 50 No. 3 Ball State 54, No. 6 Western Mich. 65
Semifinals (Quicken Loans Arena) No. 1 Central Mich. 61, No. 4 Miami 58 No. 2 Buffalo 85, No. 6 Western Mich. 53
Championship (Quicken Loans Arena) No. 1 Central Mich. 96, No. 2 Buffalo 91
2017-18 Mid-American Conference Postseason Honors MAC Player of the Year Tinara Moore, Central Michigan, F MAC Defensive Player of the Year Tinara Moore, Central Michigan, F MAC Freshman of the Year Cierra Hooks, Ohio, G MAC Coach of the Year Sue Guevara, Central Michigan MAC Sixth Players of the Year Oshlynn Brown, Ball State, F MAC Tournament MVP Reyna Frost, Central Michigan, F All-MAC First Team Presley Hudson, Central Michigan, G Tinara Moore, Central Michigan, F Jordan Korinek, Kent State, F Lauren Dickerson, Miami, G Courtney Woods, Northern Illinois, G All-MAC Second Team Moriah Monaco, Ball State, F Cierra Dillard, Buffalo, G Cassie Oursler, Buffalo, G Stephanie Reid, Buffalo, G Reyna Frost, Central Michigan, F
All-MAC Third Team Carmen Grande, Ball State, G Danielle Minott, Eastern Michigan, G Cierra Hooks, Ohio, G Kaayla McIntyre, Toledo, F Mikaela Boyd, Toledo, G All-MAC Honorable Mention Courtnie Lewis, Eastern Michigan, G Kendall McCoy, Miami, F Kelly Smith, Northern Illinois, F Jay-Ann Bravo-Harriott, Toledo, G Breanna Mobley, Western Michigan, F MAC All-Freshman Team Oshlynn Brown, Ball State, F Micaela Kelly, Central Michigan, G Courtnie Lewis, Eastern Michigan, G Cierra Hooks, Ohio, G Gabby Burris, Ohio, F MAC All-Defensive Team Carmen Grande, Ball State, G Stephanie Reid, Buffalo, G Tinara Moore, Central Michigan, F Cierra Hooks, Ohio, G Mikaela Boyd, Toledo, G MAC All-Tournament Team Reyna Frost, Central Michigan, F Tinara Moore, Central Michigan, F Micaela Kelly, Central Michigan, G Stephanie Reid, Buffalo, G Cierra Dillard, Buffalo, G
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MAC Individual Stats SCORING # Player-Team GP FG 3FG FT Points Avg/G 1. WOODS, Courtney-NIU 30 230 89 115 664 22.1 2. KORINEK, Jordan-KENTST 32 208 21 197 634 19.8 3. DICKERSON, Lauren-MIAMI 32 218 99 91 626 19.6 4. MOORE, Tinara-CMU 35 240 14 173 667 19.1 5. HUDSON, Presley-CMU 35 201 125 112 639 18.3 6. MONACO, Moriah-BSU 32 192 89 65 538 16.8 7. MINOTT, Danielle-EMU 29 169 67 78 483 16.7 8. SMITH, Kelly-NIU 29 185 14 93 477 16.4 9. Mobley, Breanna-WMU 33 202 0 135 539 16.3 10. DILLARD, Cierra-BUF 35 176 85 129 566 16.2 11. McINTYRE, Kaayla-TOLEDO 33 215 0 99 529 16.0 12. LEWIS, Courtnie-EMU 29 158 51 68 435 15.0 13. VOIGT, Mikayla-NIU 30 139 68 72 418 13.9 14. FROST, Reyna-CMU 35 193 12 83 481 13.7 15. HOOKS, Cierra-OHIO 30 152 3 99 406 13.5 16. DAILEY, Sasha-EMU 30 152 32 56 392 13.1 17. BURKE, AMANI-OHIO 30 135 43 77 390 13.0 18. SANTORO, Carly-BGSU 30 120 24 120 384 12.8 19. BRAVO-HARRIOTT, Jay-TOLEDO 33 143 79 57 422 12.8 20. McCOY, Kendall-MIAMI 32 162 44 41 409 12.8 21. OURSLER, Cassie-BUF 35 190 0 64 444 12.7 22. BREEN, Cassie-CMU 35 141 90 53 425 12.1 23. BOYD, Mikaela-TOLEDO 33 152 1 95 400 12.1 24. REID, Stephanie-BUF 31 131 27 85 374 12.1 25. WASHINGTON, Destiny-BSU 27 133 3 56 325 12.0 26. KELLY, Micaela-CMU 35 148 44 64 404 11.5 27. GRANDE, Carmen-BSU 32 123 26 97 369 11.5 SAMZ, Jasmin-BSU 32 126 51 66 369 11.5 29. Wimby, Deja-WMU 31 118 7 114 357 11.5 30. Shaunay Edmonds-AKR 30 123 23 68 337 11.2 13.5 21. BURKE, AMANI-OHIO 17 75 20 44 214 12.6 22. VOIGT, Mikayla-NIU 18 75 31 43 224 12.4 23. REID, Stephanie-BUF 18 74 20 52 220 12.2 24. SAMZ, Jasmin-BSU 18 75 27 38 215 11.9 25. HEMPHILL, Summer-BUF 18 92 1 29 214 11.9 26. Shaunay Edmonds-AKR 18 78 13 41 210 11.7 27. WASHINGTON, Destiny-BSU 16 76 3 30 185 11.6 28. BURRIS, Gabby-OHIO 18 71 20 40 202 11.2 29. SANTORO, Carly-BGSU 18 60 11 69 200 11.1 KELLY, Micaela-CMU 18 76 19 29 200 11.1
REBOUNDING # Player-Team 1. FROST, Reyna-CMU 2. MOORE, Tinara-CMU 3. Haliegh Reinoehl-AKR 4. SANTORO, Carly-BGSU 5. Mobley, Breanna-WMU 6. BOYD, Mikaela-TOLEDO 7. WOODS, Courtney-NIU 8. McINTYRE, Kaayla-TOLEDO 9. BROWN, Oshlynn-BSU 10. HEMPHILL, Summer-BUF
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Off 161 93 62 74 126 71 42 57 99 89
Def 255 251 201 186 148 193 197 197 143 166
Total Avg/G 416 11.9 344 9.8 263 8.8 260 8.7 274 8.3 264 8.0 239 8.0 254 7.7 242 7.6 255 7.3
FIELD GOAL PCT # Player-Team GP 1. McINTYRE, Kaayla-TOLEDO 33 2. MOORE, Tinara-CMU 35 3. HEMPHILL, Summer-BUF 35 4. Mobley, Breanna-WMU 33 5. BROWN, Oshlynn-BSU 32 6. WASHINGTON, Destiny-BSU 27 7. SMITH, Kelly-NIU 29 8. FROST, Reyna-CMU 35 9. KORINEK, Jordan-KENTST 32 10. McCOY, Kendall-MIAMI 32 11. KELLY, Micaela-CMU 35 12. OURSLER, Cassie-BUF 35 13. KLUESNER, Savannah-MIAMI 32 14. SAMZ, Jasmin-BSU 32 15. BOYD, Mikaela-TOLEDO 33
FG 215 240 147 202 102 133 185 193 208 162 148 190 111 126 152
ASSISTS # Player-Team GP 1. GRANDE, Carmen-BSU 32 2. REID, Stephanie-BUF 31 3. Wimby, Deja-WMU 31 4. DICKERSON, Lauren-MIAMI 32 5. HUDSON, Presley-CMU 35 6. DILLARD, Cierra-BUF 35 7. AGLER, Taylor-OHIO 31 8. VOIGT, Mikayla-NIU 30 9. BOYD, Mikaela-TOLEDO 33 10. Shaunay Edmonds-AKR 30 11. SANTUCCI, Mariella-TOLEDO 33 12. KELLY, Micaela-CMU 35 13. CROSS, Naddiyah-KENTST 32 14. WOODS, Courtney-NIU 30 15. SAMZ, Jasmin-BSU 32
No. Avg/G 294 9.2 211 6.8 193 6.2 171 5.3 185 5.3 182 5.2 154 5.0 144 4.8 139 4.2 126 4.2 135 4.1 123 3.5 112 3.5 100 3.3 82 2.6
FREE THROW PCT # Player-Team 1. HUDSON, Presley-CMU 2. WOODS, Courtney-NIU 3. KORINEK, Jordan-KENTST 4. VOIGT, Mikayla-NIU 5. REID, Stephanie-BUF 6. DILLARD, Cierra-BUF 7. DICKERSON, Lauren-MIAMI 8. FROST, Reyna-CMU 9. MOORE, Tinara-CMU 10. LEWIS, Courtnie-EMU Shaunay Edmonds-AKR 12. CECIL, Andrea-BGSU 13. GRANDE, Carmen-BSU 14. GOLDEN, Alexa-KENTST 15. Mobley, Breanna-WMU
FT 112 115 197 72 85 129 91 83 173 68 68 60 97 84 135
GP 35 30 32 30 31 35 32 35 35 29 30 30 32 32 33
FGA 340 417 257 363 195 256 357 379 413 323 296 382 229 266 322
FTA 120 136 234 87 105 161 114 104 217 87 87 77 125 109 177
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
Pct .632 .576 .572 .556 .523 .520 .518 .509 .504 .502 .500 .497 .485 .474 .472
Pct .933 .846 .842 .828 .810 .801 .798 .798 .797 .782 .782 .779 .776 .771 .763
MAC Individual Stats STEALS # Player-Team 1. HOOKS, Cierra-OHIO 2. DILLARD, Cierra-BUF 3. GRANDE, Carmen-BSU 4. REID, Stephanie-BUF 5. DAILEY, Sasha-EMU 6. Wimby, Deja-WMU 7. BOYD, Mikaela-TOLEDO 8. MINOTT, Danielle-EMU 9. DOSECK, Dominique-OHIO 10. Shaunay Edmonds-AKR 11. FRAZIER, Frannie-BSU 12. DICKERSON, Lauren-MIAMI 13. FROST, Reyna-CMU 14. AGLER, Taylor-OHIO 15. Walker, Jordan-WMU
GP 30 35 32 31 30 31 33 29 31 30 32 32 35 31 33
No. Avg/G 100 3.3 105 3.0 84 2.6 73 2.4 70 2.3 69 2.2 73 2.2 62 2.1 64 2.1 58 1.9 61 1.9 60 1.9 61 1.7 53 1.7 53 1.6
3-POINT FG PCT # Player-Team GP 1. HUDSON, Presley-CMU 35 2. THOMPSON, Caterrion-BGSU 29 3. WOODS, Courtney-NIU 30 4. VOIGT, Mikayla-NIU 30 LEWIS, Courtnie-EMU 29 6. McCOY, Kendall-MIAMI 32 7. SAMZ, Jasmin-BSU 32 8. KELLY, Micaela-CMU 35 9. BREEN, Cassie-CMU 35 10. BRAVO-HARRIOTT, Jay-TOLEDO 33 11. Smith, Najee-WMU 29 12. DICKERSON, Lauren-MIAMI 32 13. JONES, Autumn-BUF 35 14. MINOTT, Danielle-EMU 29 15. Alyssa Clay-AKR 30
3FG 3FGA Pct 125 286 .437 34 82 .415 89 218 .408 68 168 .405 51 126 .405 44 110 .400 51 129 .395 44 113 .389 90 232 .388 79 210 .376 40 107 .374 99 277 .357 45 126 .357 67 189 .354 46 131 .351
3-POINT FG MADE # Player-Team GP 1. HUDSON, Presley-CMU 35 2. DICKERSON, Lauren-MIAMI 32 3. WOODS, Courtney-NIU 30 4. MONACO, Moriah-BSU 32 5. BREEN, Cassie-CMU 35 6. DILLARD, Cierra-BUF 35 7. BRAVO-HARRIOTT, Jay-TOLEDO 33 8. MINOTT, Danielle-EMU 29 9. VOIGT, Mikayla-NIU 30 10. DOSECK, Dominique-OHIO 31 LAMBERT, Sydney-BGSU 30 12. BARKER, Katie-OHIO 31 13. LEWIS, Courtnie-EMU 29 14. SAMZ, Jasmin-BSU 32 15. Alyssa Clay-AKR 30
3FG Avg/G 125 3.6 99 3.1 89 3.0 89 2.8 90 2.6 85 2.4 79 2.4 67 2.3 68 2.3 62 2.0 60 2.0 60 1.9 51 1.8 51 1.6 46 1.5
BLOCKED SHOTS # Player-Team GP 1. MOORE, Tinara-CMU 35 2. OURSLER, Cassie-BUF 35 3. MONACO, Moriah-BSU 32 4. HEMPHILL, Summer-BUF 35 5. McINTYRE, Kaayla-TOLEDO 33 6. WASHINGTON, Destiny-BSU 27 7. FROST, Reyna-CMU 35 8. Mobley, Breanna-WMU 33 9. Caitlin Vari-AKR 26 10. SMITH, Kelly-NIU 29
No. Avg/G 79 2.3 65 1.9 49 1.5 52 1.5 45 1.4 32 1.2 38 1.1 28 0.8 21 0.8 23 0.8
ASSIST/TURNOVER RATIO # Player-Team GP Asst Avg Turn Avg Ratio 1. GRANDE, Carmen-BSU 32 294 9.2 114 3.6 2.6 2. REID, Stephanie-BUF 31 211 6.8 84 2.7 2.5 3. AGLER, Taylor-OHIO 31 154 5.0 67 2.2 2.3 4. DILLARD, Cierra-BUF 35 182 5.2 98 2.8 1.9 5. Wimby, Deja-WMU 31 193 6.2 109 3.5 1.8 6. VOIGT, Mikayla-NIU 30 144 4.8 83 2.8 1.7 7. BOYD, Mikaela-TOLEDO 33 139 4.2 81 2.5 1.7 8. KELLY, Micaela-CMU 35 123 3.5 74 2.1 1.7 9. DICKERSON, Lauren-MIAMI 32 171 5.3 109 3.4 1.6 10. SANTUCCI, Mariella-TOLEDO 33 135 4.1 95 2.9 1.4 11. HUDSON, Presley-CMU 35 185 5.3 132 3.8 1.4 12. CROSS, Naddiyah-KENTST 32 112 3.5 94 2.9 1.2 13. Shaunay Edmonds-AKR 30 126 4.2 114 3.8 1.1 14. WOODS, Courtney-NIU 30 100 3.3 101 3.4 1. OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS # Player-Team GP 1. FROST, Reyna-CMU 35 2. Mobley, Breanna-WMU 33 3. BROWN, Oshlynn-BSU 32 4. WASHINGTON, Destiny-BSU 27 5. MOORE, Tinara-CMU 35 6. HEMPHILL, Summer-BUF 35 7. SANTORO, Carly-BGSU 30 8. OURSLER, Cassie-BUF 35 9. JACKSON, Emoni-EMU 27 10. FRAZIER, Frannie-BSU 32
No. Avg/G 161 4.6 126 3.8 99 3.1 80 3.0 93 2.7 89 2.5 74 2.5 82 2.3 63 2.3 74 2.3
DEFENSIVE REBOUNDS # Player-Team 1. FROST, Reyna-CMU 2. MOORE, Tinara-CMU 3. Haliegh Reinoehl-AKR 4. WOODS, Courtney-NIU 5. SANTORO, Carly-BGSU 6. McINTYRE, Kaayla-TOLEDO 7. BOYD, Mikaela-TOLEDO 8. MONACO, Moriah-BSU 9. KORINEK, Jordan-KENTST 10. MAY, Ally-NIU
No. Avg/G 255 7.3 251 7.2 201 6.7 197 6.6 186 6.2 197 6.0 193 5.8 175 5.5 167 5.2 156 5.2
GP 35 35 30 30 30 33 33 32 32 30
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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MAC Team Stats Scoring Offense ## Team 1. Central Michigan 2. Ball State 3. Buffalo 4. Northern Illinois 5. Western Michigan 6. Eastern Michigan 7. Miami 8. Toledo 9. Ohio 10. Akron 11. Bowling Green 12. Kent State Scoring Defense ## Team 1. Miami 2. Buffalo 3. Ball State 4. Kent State 5. Western Michigan 6. Ohio 7. Toledo 8. Akron 9. Central Michigan 10. Bowling Green 11. Eastern Michigan 12. Northern Illinois Scoring Margin ## Team 1. Ball State 2. Buffalo 3. Central Michigan 4. Miami 5. Western Michigan 6. Northern Illinois 7. Ohio 8. Toledo 9. Eastern Michigan 10. Akron 11. Kent State 12. Bowling Green
G 35 32 35 30 33 31 32 33 31 30 30 32
G 32 35 32 32 33 31 33 30 35 30 31 30
G 32 35 35 32 33 30 31 33 31 30 32 30
Pts Avg/G 2882 82.3 2573 80.4 2732 78.1 2325 77.5 2306 69.9 2150 69.4 2217 69.3 2229 67.5 2085 67.3 1944 64.8 1908 63.6 1992 62.2
Field Goal Percentage Defense ## Team G 1. Ball State 32 2. Buffalo 35 3. Akron 30 4. Central Michigan 35 5. Western Michigan 33 6. Kent State 32 7. Toledo 33 8. Miami 32 9. Bowling Green 30 10. Northern Illinois 30 11. Ohio 31 12. Eastern Michigan 31
Pts Avg/G 2049 64.0 2278 65.1 2122 66.3 2143 67.0 2215 67.1 2095 67.6 2244 68.0 2073 69.1 2478 70.8 2143 71.4 2218 71.5 2294 76.5
3-Point Field Goal Percentages ## Team G 1. Central Michigan 35 2. Northern Illinois 30 3. Miami 32 4. Ball State 32 5. Buffalo 35 6. Eastern Michigan 31 7. Bowling Green 30 8. Akron 30 9. Western Michigan 33 10. Toledo 33 11. Ohio 31 12. Kent State 32
OFF DEF Margin 80.4 66.3 +14.1 78.1 65.1 +13.0 82.3 70.8 +11.5 69.3 64.0 +5.2 69.9 67.1 +2.8 77.5 76.5 +1.0 67.3 67.6 -0.3 67.5 68.0 -0.5 69.4 71.5 -2.2 64.8 69.1 -4.3 62.2 67.0 -4.7 63.6 71.4 -7.8
FG 756 800 759 940 791 775 810 795 755 887 746 773
FGA Pct 2007 .377 2123 .377 1914 .397 2319 .405 1934 .409 1870 .414 1946 .416 1890 .421 1782 .424 2086 .425 1741 .428 1802 .429
FG FGA Pct 319 831 .384 236 637 .370 208 587 .354 243 709 .343 230 687 .335 180 559 .322 226 717 .315 213 690 .309 178 581 .306 178 608 .293 250 857 .292 146 528 .277
Rebounding Offense ## Team 1. Ball State 2. Central Michigan 3. Buffalo 4. Northern Illinois 5. Akron 6. Eastern Michigan 7. Western Michigan 8. Kent State 9. Bowling Green 10. Miami 11. Toledo 12. Ohio
G 32 35 35 30 30 31 33 32 30 32 33 31
Reb 1356 1476 1462 1220 1156 1187 1258 1201 1123 1172 1185 1039
Avg/G 42.4 42.2 41.8 40.7 38.5 38.3 38.1 37.5 37.4 36.6 35.9 33.5
Rebounding Defense ## Team 1. Kent State 2. Central Michigan 3. Miami 4. Western Michigan 5. Toledo 6. Buffalo 7. Eastern Michigan 8. Bowling Green 9. Ball State 10. Northern Illinois 11. Akron 12. Ohio
G 32 35 32 33 33 35 31 30 32 30 30 31
Reb 1056 1188 1106 1209 1226 1361 1209 1172 1272 1205 1287 1340
Avg/G 33.0 33.9 34.6 36.6 37.2 38.9 39.0 39.1 39.8 40.2 42.9 43.2
3-Point Field Goal Percentage Defense ## Team G FG FGA Pct 1. Buffalo 35 185 698 .265 2. Miami 32 151 500 .302 3. Western Michigan 33 199 639 .311 4. Northern Illinois 30 214 685 .312 5. Akron 30 209 665 .314 6. Ball State 32 232 734 .316 7. Kent State 32 222 690 .322 8. Toledo 33 181 543 .333 Central Michigan 35 248 744 .333 10. Ohio 31 187 559 .335 11. Eastern Michigan 31 220 646 .341 12. Bowling Green 30 219 619 .354
Free Throw Percentages ## Team G FTM FTA Pct 1. Central Michigan 35 525 652 .805 2. Northern Illinois 30 401 521 .770 3. Kent State 32 492 657 .749 4. Miami 32 363 494 .735 5. Bowling Green 30 374 524 .714 6. Buffalo 35 480 676 .710 7. Western Michigan 33 426 600 .710 8. Akron 30 339 482 .703 9. Ball State 32 460 707 .651 10. Eastern Michigan 31 350 539 .649 11. Toledo 33 379 587 .646 12. Ohio 31 375 593 .632 Field Goal Percentages ## Team 1. Central Michigan 2. Ball State 3. Northern Illinois 4. Buffalo 5. Toledo 6. Miami 7. Western Michigan 8. Eastern Michigan 9. Kent State 10. Ohio 11. Akron 12. Bowling Green
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G FG FGA 35 1019 2182 32 935 2112 30 844 1941 35 1011 2339 33 836 1938 32 823 1911 33 851 2006 31 810 2021 32 677 1757 31 730 1918 30 696 1850 30 654 1769
Pct .467 .443 .435 .432 .431 .431 .424 .401 .385 .381 .376 .370
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
MAC Team Stats ebounding Margin R ## Team 1. Central Michigan 2. Kent State 3. Buffalo 4. Ball State 5. Miami 6. Western Michigan 7. Northern Illinois 8. Eastern Michigan 9. Toledo 10. Bowling Green 11. Akron 12. Ohio
G TEAM Avg OPP Avg Margin 35 1476 42.2 1188 33.9 +8.2 32 1201 37.5 1056 33.0 +4.5 35 1462 41.8 1361 38.9 +2.9 32 1356 42.4 1272 39.8 +2.6 32 1172 36.6 1106 34.6 +2.1 33 1258 38.1 1209 36.6 +1.5 30 1220 40.7 1205 40.2 +0.5 31 1187 38.3 1209 39.0 -0.7 33 1185 35.9 1226 37.2 -1.2 30 1123 37.4 1172 39.1 -1.6 30 1156 38.5 1287 42.9 -4.4 31 1039 33.5 1340 43.2 -9.7
Turnover Margin ## Team 1. Ohio 2. Buffalo 3. Ball State 4. Eastern Michigan 5. Western Michigan 6. Miami 7. Toledo 8. Akron 9. Bowling Green 10. Northern Illinois 11. Central Michigan 12. Kent State
G 31 35 32 31 33 32 33 30 30 30 35 32
TEAM 442 555 485 486 496 459 539 501 469 459 497 558
Avg 14.3 15.9 15.2 15.7 15.0 14.3 16.3 16.7 15.6 15.3 14.2 17.4
OPP 674 723 633 576 526 476 530 485 428 410 401 437
Avg 21.7 20.7 19.8 18.6 15.9 14.9 16.1 16.2 14.3 13.7 11.5 13.7
Margin +7.48 +4.80 +4.63 +2.90 +0.91 +0.53 -0.27 -0.53 -1.37 -1.63 -2.74 -3.78
Assist/Turnover Ratio ## Team 1. Ball State 2. Buffalo 3. Central Michigan 4. Toledo 5. Western Michigan 6. Northern Illinois 7. Miami 8. Ohio 9. Akron 10. Kent State 11. Eastern Michigan 12. Bowling Green
G 32 35 35 33 33 30 32 31 30 32 31 30
Asst 593 633 549 578 506 463 458 353 391 386 326 275
Avg 18.5 18.1 15.7 17.5 15.3 15.4 14.3 11.4 13.0 12.1 10.5 9.2
Turn 485 555 497 539 496 459 459 442 501 558 486 469
Avg 15.2 15.9 14.2 16.3 15.0 15.3 14.3 14.3 16.7 17.4 15.7 15.6
Ratio 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.8 0.8 0.7 0.7 0.6
Blocked Shots ## Team 1. Ball State 2. Buffalo 3. Central Michigan 4. Western Michigan 5. Akron 6. Bowling Green 7. Kent State 8. Miami 9. Eastern Michigan 10. Northern Illinois 11. Toledo 12. Ohio
G 32 35 35 33 30 30 32 32 31 30 33 31
Blocks 155 163 155 121 99 86 82 78 74 71 78 63
Avg/G 4.8 4.7 4.4 3.7 3.3 2.9 2.6 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.0
Assists ## Team 1. Ball State 2. Buffalo 3. Toledo 4. Central Michigan 5. Northern Illinois 6. Western Michigan 7. Miami 8. Akron 9. Kent State 10. Ohio 11. Eastern Michigan 12. Bowling Green
G 32 35 33 35 30 33 32 30 32 31 31 30
Assists 593 633 578 549 463 506 458 391 386 353 326 275
Avg/G 18.5 18.1 17.5 15.7 15.4 15.3 14.3 13.0 12.1 11.4 10.5 9.2
ffensive Rebounds O ## Team 1. Eastern Michigan 2. Buffalo 3. Ball State 4. Central Michigan 5. Kent State 6. Western Michigan 7. Miami 8. Bowling Green 9. Northern Illinois 10. Ohio 11. Akron 12. Toledo
G 31 35 32 35 32 33 32 30 30 31 30 33
No. 454 512 434 459 378 389 373 346 330 340 315 332
Avg/G 14.6 14.6 13.6 13.1 11.8 11.8 11.7 11.5 11.0 11.0 10.5 10.1
Steals ## Team 1. Buffalo 2. Ohio 3. Ball State 4. Eastern Michigan 5. Western Michigan 6. Akron 7. Miami 8. Bowling Green 9. Toledo 10. Northern Illinois 11. Central Michigan 12. Kent State
G 35 31 32 31 33 30 32 30 33 30 35 32
Steals 422 366 334 301 265 227 227 208 224 183 204 171
Avg/G 12.1 11.8 10.4 9.7 8.0 7.6 7.1 6.9 6.8 6.1 5.8 5.3
Defensive Rebounds ## Team 1. Northern Illinois 2. Central Michigan 3. Ball State 4. Akron 5. Buffalo 6. Western Michigan 7. Bowling Green 8. Toledo 9. Kent State 10. Miami 11. Eastern Michigan 12. Ohio
G 30 35 32 30 35 33 30 33 32 32 31 31
No. 890 1017 922 841 950 869 777 853 823 799 733 699
Avg/G 29.7 29.1 28.8 28.0 27.1 26.3 25.9 25.8 25.7 25.0 23.6 22.5
The Eagles won the Michigan Mid-American Conference Women’s title during the 2005-06 and 2006-07, 2007-08 and 2009-10 seasons. The award, sponsored by the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame, is awarded annually to the team that wins the season series among EMU, CMU, and Western Michigan. Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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MAC Year-by-Year 1982-83 Conference School W L Pct. W Miami 17 1 .944 21 Toledo 13 5 .722 20 Central Michigan 12 6 .667 21 Ohio 11 7 .611 15 Bowling Green 10 8 .556 14 Eastern Michigan 9 9 .500 13 Northern Illinois 7 11 .389 13 Kent 6 12 .333 9 Ball State 5 13 .278 7 Western Michigan 0 18 .000 3
Overall L Pct. 6 .778 8 .714 9 .700 13 .536 10 .583 14 .481 14 .481 18 .333 17 .292 23 .130
1983-84 Conference School W L Pct. W Central Michigan 18 0 1.000 27 Ohio 13 5 .722 14 Toledo 12 6 .667 18 Northern Illinois 9 9 .500 15 Eastern Michigan 9 9 .500 14 Bowling Green 9 9 .500 13 Western Michigan 8 10 .444 13 Miami 7 11 .389 7 Kent 4 14 .222 5 Ball State 2 16 .111 4
Overall L Pct. 3 .900 14 .500 11 .620 13 .536 13 .519 13 .500 12 .520 18 .280 22 .185 21 .160
1984-85 Conference School W L Pct. W Central Michigan 15 3 .833 19 Western Michigan 14 4 .778 19 Miami 12 6 .667 14 Northern Illinois 11 7 .611 15 Bowling Green 9 9 .500 12 Eastern Michigan 9 9 .500 11 Ohio 6 12 .333 11 Kent 6 12 .333 10 Toledo 4 14 .222 6 Ball State 4 14 .222 6
Overall L Pct. 10 .655 10 .655 13 .519 13 .536 13 .480 14 .440 16 .407 17 .370 20 .231 21 .222
1985-86 Conference School W L Pct. W Ohio 16 2 .889 26 Bowling Green 13 5 .722 18 Central Michigan 13 5 .722 18 Western Michigan 9 9 .500 12 Ball State 9 9 .500 13 Eastern Michigan 8 10 .444 13 Miami 7 11 .389 12 Northern Illinois 6 12 .333 8 Kent 5 13 .278 11 Toledo 4 14 .222 7
Overall L Pct. 3 .897 10 .643 11 .621 15 .444 14 .481 12 .520 15 .444 19 .296 16 .407 21 .250
1986-87 Conference School W L Pct. W Bowling Green 16 0 1.000 27 Central Michigan 11 5 .688 17 Western Michigan 10 6 .625 17 Kent 8 8 .500 15 Eastern Michigan 8 8 .500 13 Ohio 7 9 .438 10 Toledo 6 10 .375 12 Miami 4 12 .250 11 Ball State 2 14 .125 4
Overall L Pct. 3 .900 11 .607 10 .630 13 .536 13 .500 16 .385 14 .462 16 .407 23 .148
1987-88 Conference School W L Pct. W Bowling Green 14 2 .875 24 Western Michigan 12 4 .750 19 Miami 12 4 .750 17 Central Michigan 11 5 .687 16 Toledo 7 9 .438 14 Kent 5 11 .313 9 Ohio 5 11 .313 10 Ball State 4 12 .250 6 Eastern Michigan 2 14 .125 6
Overall L Pct. 6 .800 10 .655 12 .586 13 .552 14 .500 19 .321 18 .357 21 .222 19 .240
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1988-89 Conference School W L Pct. W Bowling Green 16 0 1.000 27 Toledo 13 3 .813 25 Miami 10 6 .625 18 Ball State 7 9 .438 12 Western Michigan 6 10 .375 11 Central Michigan 6 10 .375 11 Ohio 5 11 .313 8 Kent 5 11 .313 9 Eastern Michigan 4 12 .250 8
Overall L Pct. 4 .871 8 .758 10 .643 15 .444 16 .407 18 .379 20 .286 18 .333 19 .296
1989-90 Conference School W L Pct. W Miami 15 1 .938 23 Toledo 13 3 .813 25 Bowling Green 12 4 .750 22 Ball State 9 7 .563 17 Central Michigan 7 9 .438 14 Western Michigan 5 11 .313 10 Eastern Michigan 5 11 .313 8 Ohio 3 13 .188 9 Kent 3 13 .188 5
Overall L Pct. 5 .821 7 .781 9 .710 11 .607 14 .500 17 .370 20 .286 18 .333 22 .185
1990-91 Conference School W L Pct. W Toledo 13 3 .813 24 Central Michigan 11 5 .688 21 Kent 9 7 .563 17 Miami 9 7 .563 14 Bowling Green 9 7 .563 14 Eastern Michigan 8 8 .500 12 Ohio 6 10 .375 10 Western Michigan 4 12 .250 9 Ball State 3 13 .188 7
Overall L Pct. 7 .774 8 .724 12 .586 14 .500 15 .483 15 .444 18 .357 18 .333 20 .259
1991-92 Conference School W L Pct. W Toledo 15 1 .938 26 Bowling Green 14 2 .875 24 Kent 10 6 .625 18 Central Michigan 9 7 .563 16 Miami 9 7 .563 14 Eastern Michigan 6 10 .375 12 Ohio 5 11 .313 11 Ball State 3 13 .188 5 Western Michigan 1 15 .063 2
Overall L Pct. 6 .813 5 .828 12 .600 12 .571 14 .500 16 .429 17 .393 22 .185 25 .074
1992-93 Conference School W L Pct. W Bowling Green 17 1 .944 25 Miami 13 5 .722 19 Kent 12 6 .667 20 Toledo 12 6 .667 18 Ohio 10 8 .556 13 Central Michigan 10 8 .556 15 Western Michigan 10 8 .556 14 Ball State 3 15 .167 3 Eastern Michigan 2 16 .111 3 Akron 1 17 .056 4
Overall L Pct. 5 .833 9 .679 9 .690 10 .643 14 .482 12 .556 13 .419 23 .115 22 .120 22 .154
1993-94 Conference School W L Pct. W Bowling Green 17 1 .944 26 Toledo 13 5 .722 24 Ohio 13 5 .722 17 Kent 12 6 .667 20 Miami 11 7 .611 16 Western Michigan 9 9 .500 16 Central Michigan 8 10 .444 11 Ball State 4 14 .222 6 Akron 3 15 .167 5 Eastern Michigan 0 18 .000 1
Overall L Pct. 4 .867 8 .750 10 .630 8 .714 11 .593 12 .571 16 .407 20 .231 21 .192 24 .040
1994-95 Conference Overall School W L Pct. W L Pct. Toledo 15 3 .833 24 7 .774 Ohio 15 3 .833 23 7 .766 Miami 13 5 .722 19 10 .655 Western Michigan 13 5 .722 17 11 .607 Kent 12 6 .667 17 10 .629 Bowling Green 7 11 .388 9 18 .333 Central Michigan 6 12 .333 8 19 .296 Akron 5 13 .277 9 18 .333 Ball State 3 15 .166 7 18 .280 Eastern Michigan 1 17 .055 4 22 .153 1995-96 Conference School W L Pct. Kent 16 2 .889 Toledo 15 3 .833 Miami 13 5 .722 Ohio 11 7 .611 Bowling Green 11 7 .611 Western Michigan 10 8 .556 Akron 7 11 .389 Ball State 3 15 .167 Eastern Michigan 2 16 .111 Central Michigan 2 16 .111
Overall W L Pct. 24 7 .774 25 6 .806 19 9 .679 16 12 .571 15 12 .556 13 14 .481 13 13 .500 6 20 .231 6 20 .231 5 21 .192
1996-97 Conference School W L Pct. Toledo 16 2 .889 Kent 14 4 .778 Miami 12 6 .667 Bowling Green 11 7 .611 Ball State 11 7 .611 Ohio 9 9 .500 Central Michigan 7 11 .389 Eastern Michigan 5 13 .278 Western Michigan 3 15 .167 Akron 2 16 .111
Overall W L Pct. 27 4 .871 20 10 .667 19 10 .655 15 13 .536 13 13 .500 12 15 .444 11 16 .407 8 18 .308 3 23 .115 5 21 .192
1997-98 East Division Conference School W L Pct. Kent 18 0 1.000 Bowling Green 15 3 .883 Ohio 13 5 .722 Miami 9 9 .500 Akron 8 10 .444 Marshall 3 15 .167
Overall W L 23 7 21 8 17 11 12 15 12 18 8 21
West Division Conference School W L Pct. Toledo 15 3 .833 Ball State 7 11 .389 Central Michigan 7 11 .389 Eastern Michigan 5 13 .278 Western Michigan 5 13 .278 Northern Illinois 3 15 .167
Overall W L Pct. 24 7 .774 10 16 .385 10 17 .370 10 16 .385 7 19 .269 4 22 .154
1998-99 East Division Conference School W L Pct. Kent 14 2 .875 Akron 10 6 .625 Bowling Green 9 7 .562 Buffalo 8 8 .500 Miami 7 9 .438 Ohio 2 14 .125 Marshall 1 15 .063
Overall W L 22 7 16 13 13 14 15 12 11 15 4 22 4 22
West Division Conference School W L Pct. Toledo 14 2 .875 Western Michigan 11 5 .688 Eastern Michigan 8 8 .500 Central Michigan 7 9 .438 Northern Illinois 7 9 .438 Ball State 6 10 .375
Overall W L Pct. 25 6 .806 19 10 .655 14 13 .519 11 16 .407 10 16 .385 9 17 .346
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
Pct. .786 .724 .607 .444 .400 .276
Pct. .759 .552 .481 .556 .423 .154 .154
MAC Year-by-Year 1999-2000 East Division Conference School W L Pct. W Kent 15 1 .938 25 Miami 9 7 .562 16 Bowling Green 8 8 .500 11 Buffalo 7 9 .438 18 Akron 7 9 .438 11 Ohio 6 10 .375 11 Marshall 2 14 .125 8
Overall L Pct. 6 .806 12 .571 17 .393 11 .621 17 .393 17 .393 20 .286
West Division Conference School W L Pct. W Western Michigan 14 2 .875 18 Toledo 9 7 .562 14 Eastern Michigan 8 8 .500 16 Ball State 8 8 .500 16 Central Michigan 6 10 .375 9 Northern Illinois 5 11 .312 6
Overall L Pct. 12 .600 15 .483 14 .533 13 .552 19 .321 22 .214
2000-01 East Division Conference School W L Pct. W Kent State 14 2 .875 21 Buffalo 10 6 .625 19 Miami 10 6 .625 18 Bowling Green 6 10 .375 11 Ohio 5 11 .312 9 Marshall 4 12 .250 10 Akron 3 13 .188 6
Overall L Pct. 8 .724 9 .679 11 .621 18 .379 20 .310 18 .357 23 .207
West Division Conference School W L Pct. W Toledo 15 1 .938 25 Ball State 11 5 .688 19 Northern Illinois 10 6 .625 16 Eastern Michigan 9 7 .562 16 Western Michigan 6 10 .375 9 Central Michigan 1 15 .062 4
Overall L Pct. 6 .806 9 .679 16 .500 12 .571 19 .321 24 .143
2001-02 East Division Conference School W L Pct. W Kent State 13 3 .812 20 Miami 11 5 .688 19 Ohio 7 9 .438 13 Bowling Green 6 10 .375 9 Marshall 5 11 .312 9 Buffalo 4 12 .250 9 Akron 0 16 .000 1
Overall L Pct. 11 .645 11 .633 16 .448 19 .321 19 .321 19 .321 27 .036
West Division Conference School W L Pct. W Ball State 13 3 .812 24 Toledo 12 4 .750 17 Western Michigan 11 5 .688 16 Eastern Michigan 10 6 .625 18 Northern Illinois 10 6 .625 17 Central Michigan 2 14 .125 10
Overall L Pct. 8 .750 11 .607 15 .516 11 .621 13 .567 18 .357
2002-03 East Division Conference School W L Pct. W Miami 11 5 .688 17 Kent State 10 6 .625 16 Buffalo 9 7 .562 18 Marshall 7 9 .438 12 Ohio 5 11 .312 9 Akron 1 15 .062 2
Overall L Pct. 12 .586 13 .552 11 .621 17 .414 19 .321 26 .071
West Division Conference School W L Pct. W Ball State 12 4 .750 21 Toledo 12 4 .750 20 Western Michigan 10 6 .625 20 Eastern Michigan 9 7 .562 13 Northern Illinois 8 8 .500 12 Bowling Green 5 11 .312 12 Central Michigan 5 11 .312 11
Overall L Pct. 10 .677 10 .667 12 .625 16 .448 16 .429 16 .429 17 .392
2003-04 East Division Conference School W L Pct. Miami 14 2 .875 Kent State 12 4 .750 Marshall 8 8 .500 Ohio 7 9 .438 Buffalo 4 12 .250 Akron 2 14 .125
Overall W L 22 9 19 10 18 12 13 15 6 21 7 21
West Division Conference School W L Pct. Eastern Michigan 12 4 .750 Bowling Green 11 5 .688 Western Michigan 11 5 .688 Toledo 8 8 .500 Ball State 7 9 .438 Northern Illinois 7 9 .438 Central Michigan 1 15 .062
Overall W L Pct. 22 8 .733 21 10 .677 19 13 .594 13 16 .448 13 16 .448 12 16 .429 5 23 .179
2004-05 East Division Conference School W L Pct. Kent State 12 4 .750 Marshall 12 4 .750 Miami 8 8 .500 Ohio 8 8 .500 Akron 3 13 .188 Buffalo 2 14 .125
Overall W L 21 9 19 10 15 14 13 16 3 25 4 24
Pct. .710 .655 .600 .464 .222 .250
Pct. .700 .655 .517 .448 .107 .143
West Division Conference School W L Pct. Bowling Green 13 3 .812 Eastern Michigan 11 5 .688 Ball State 11 5 .688 Toledo 9 7 .563 Western Michigan 7 9 .438 Central Michigan 4 12 .250 Northern Illinois 4 12 .250 2005-06 East Division Conference School W L Pct. Bowling Green 16 0 1.000 Kent State 12 4 .750 Buffalo 5 11 .313 Ohio 5 11 .313 Miami 3 13 .188 Akron 2 14 .125
Overall W L Pct. 23 8 .742 23 8 .742 16 13 .552 14 15 .483 10 18 .357 10 18 .357 7 21 .250
West Division Conference School W L Pct. Eastern Michigan 15 1 .938 Western Michigan 11 5 .688 Ball State 9 7 .563 Central Michigan 7 9 .434 Northern Illinois 7 9 .434 Toledo 4 12 .250
Overall W L Pct. 22 8 .733 14 14 .500 17 12 .586 16 12 .571 12 16 .428 11 17 .393
2006-07 East Division Conference School W L Pct. Bowling Green 15 1 .938 Kent State 11 5 .688 Ohio 10 6 .625 Miami 6 10 .375 Buffalo 5 11 .312 Akron 3 13 .188
Overall W L 31 3 15 13 18 12 12 18 10 19 10 19
West Division Conference School W L Pct. Ball State 13 3 .812 Eastern Michigan 10 6 .625 Northern Illinois 8 8 .500 Western Michigan 6 10 .375 Toledo 6 10 .375 Central Michigan 3 13 .188
Overall W L Pct. 24 7 .774 16 13 .551 19 11 .633 14 18 .438 11 19 .367 11 19 .367
Overall W L 28 3 21 9 10 18 9 20 8 20 5 23
Pct. .903 .724 .357 .310 .400 .179
Pct. .912 .536 .600 .400 .345 .345
2007-08 East Division Conference School W L Pct. W Bowling Green 13 3 .813 26 Miami 12 4 .750 23 Ohio 10 6 .625 20 Buffalo 8 8 .500 15 Kent State 5 11 .313 9 Akron 2 14 .125 7
Overall L Pct. 8 .765 11 .676 13 .606 15 .500 21 .300 24 .226
West Division Conference School W L Pct. W Eastern Michigan 11 5 .688 17 State 11 4 .688 15 Western Michigan 9 7 .563 13 Northern Illinois 6 8 .429 10 Toledo 5 10 .333 14 Central Michigan 2 13 .133 6
Overall L Pct. 12 .586 Ball 15 .500 19 .406 18 .357 16 .467 23 .207
2008-09 East Division Conference School W L Pct. W Bowling Green 15 1 .938 29 Kent State 8 8 .500 19 Miami 7 9 .438 16 Ohio 7 9 .438 13 Akron 6 10 .375 11 Buffalo 2 14 .125 8
Overall L Pct. 5 .853 10 .655 15 .516 18 .419 19 .367 24 .250
West Division Conference School W L Pct. W Ball State 14 2 .875 26 Toledo 11 5 .688 18 Northern Illinois 10 6 .625 15 Central Michigan 9 7 .563 18 Eastern Michigan 4 12 .250 8 Western Michigan 3 13 .188 7
Overall L Pct. 9 .743 13 .581 15 .500 14 .563 21 .276 23 .233
2009-10 East Division Conference School W L Pct. W Bowling Green 14 2 .875 27 Kent State 12 4 .750 20 Akron 11 5 .688 18 Miami 6 10 .375 9 Ohio 4 12 .250 8 Buffalo 3 13 .188 7
Overall L Pct. 7 .794 11 .645 14 .563 22 .290 22 .267 23 .233
West Division Conference School W L Pct. W Toledo 12 4 .750 25 Eastern Michigan 11 5 .688 22 Central Michigan 8 8 .500 12 Ball State 7 9 .438 14 Northern Illinois 4 12 .250 10 Western Michigan 4 12 .250 9
Overall L Pct. 9 .735 9 .710 18 .400 17 .452 19 .345 21 .300
2010-11 East Division Conference School W L Pct. W Bowling Green 13 3 .813 28 Kent State 11 5 .688 20 Buffalo 8 8 .500 16 Akron 7 10 .412 14 Ohio 4 12 .250 9 Miami 3 13 .188 11
Overall L Pct. 5 .848 10 .667 16 .500 16 .467 22 .290 19 .367
West Division Conference School W L Pct. W Toledo 14 2 .875 29 Central Michigan 11 5 .688 20 Eastern Michigan 10 6 .625 24 Northern Illinois 7 9 .438 13 Western Michigan 5 12 .294 9 Ball State 4 12 .250 9
L 8 11 13 17 21 21
Overall Pct. .784 .645 .649 .433 .300 .300
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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MAC Year-by-Year 2011-12 East Division Conference School W L Pct. W Bowling Green 14 2 .875 24 Miami 11 5 .687 21 Akron 7 9 .438 14 Ohio 6 10 .388 14 Kent State 4 12 .250 9 Buffalo 3 13 .188 11 West Division Conference School W L Pct. W Eastern Michigan 13 3 .813 23 Toledo 13 3 .813 24 Central Michigan 8 8 .500 20 Northern Illinois 6 10 .375 14 .451 Western Michigan 5 11 .313 8 Ball State 4 12 .250 9
Overall L Pct. 7 .774 10 .677 18 .438 18 .437 22 .290 19 .367 L 9 10 16 17
Overall Pct. .718 .705 .555
22 .266 21 .300
2012-2013 East Division Conference Overall School W L Pct. W L Pct. Akron 12 4 .750 23 10 .697 Bowling Green 11 5 .688 24 11 .685 Miami (Ohio) 10 6 .625 19 13 .593 Buffalo 8 8 .500 12 20 .375 Ohio 1 15 .062 6 23 .206 Kent State 1 15 .062 3 27 .100 West Division Conference School W L Pct. W Toledo 15 1 .937 29 Central Michigan 12 4 .750 21 Ball State 12 4 .750 17 Western Michigan 6 10 .375 11 Eastern Michigan 6 10 .375 8 Northern Illinois 2 14 .125 7
Overall L Pct. 4 .878 12 .636 16 .515 20 .355 22 .266 23 .233
2013-14 East Division Conference School W L Pct. W Bowling Green 17 1 .944 27 Akron 14 4 .7778 520 Buffalo 10 8 .556 17 Ohio 4 14 .222 9 Miami 4 14 .222 8 Kent State 4 14 .222 7
Overall L Pct. 3 .900 9 .690 12 .586 20 .310 21 .276 22 .241
West Division Conference School W L Pct. W Central Michigan 16 2 .889 20 Toledo 9 9 .500 14 Ball State 9 9 .500 14 Western Michigan 8 10 .444 12 Eastern Michigan 7 11 .389 18 Norhern Illinois 6 12 .333 10
Overall L Pct. 10 .667 15 .483 15 .483 17 .414 14 .562 18 .357
2014-15 East Division Conference School W L Pct. W Ohio 16 2 .889 27 Akron 12 6 .667 22 Buffalo 11 7 .611 19 Miami 4 14 .222 7 Kent State 3 15 .167 5 Bowling Green 2 16 .111 9
Overall L Pct. 5 .844 9 .710 13 .594 23 .233 25 .167 21 .300
West Division Conference Overall School W L Pct. W L Pct. Ball State 13 5 .722 17 14 .548 Eastern Michigan 11 7 .611 24 13 .649 Western Michigan 11 7 .611 20 13 .606 Toledo 10 8 .556 19 14 .576 Northern Illinois 8 10 .444 12 17 .414 Central Michigan 7 11 .389 13 18 .419
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2015-16 East Division Conference School W L Pct. Ohio 16 2 .889 Akron 11 7 .611 Buffalo 8 10 .444 Bowling Green 6 12 .333 Miami 3 15 .167 Kent State 3 15 .167
Overall W L Pct. 26 7 .788 19 14 .576 20 14 .588 10 18 .357 9 21 .300 6 23 .207
West Division Conference School W L Pct. Central Michigan 14 4 .778 Ball State 13 5 .722 Toledo 12 6 .667 Eastern Michigan 10 8 .556 Western Michigan 8 10 .444 Northern Illinois 4 14 .222
Overall W L Pct. 22 11 .667 22 10 .688 17 13 .567 22 12 .647 17 15 .531 11 19 .367
2016-17 East Division Conference School W L Pct. Kent State 13 5 .722 Ohio 12 6 .667 Buffalo 10 8 .556 Miami 5 13 .278 Bowling Green 4 14 .222 Akron 2 16 .111
Overall W L Pct. 19 13 .594 22 10 .688 22 10 .688 11 21 .344 8 23 .258 9 21 .300
West Division Conference School W L Pct. Central Michigan 15 3 .833 Ball State 14 4 .778 Toledo 12 6 .667 Northern Illinois 12 6 .667 Western Michigan 8 10 .444 Eastern Michigan 1 17 .056
Overall W L Pct. 23 9 .719 21 11 .656 25 9 .735 21 12 .636 19 13 .593 6 25 .194
2016-17 East Division Conference School W L Pct. Kent State 13 5 .722 Ohio 12 6 .667 Buffalo 10 8 .556 Miami 5 13 .278 Bowling Green 4 14 .222 Akron 2 16 .111
Overall W L Pct. 19 13 .594 22 10 .688 22 10 .688 11 21 .344 8 23 .258 9 21 .300
West Division Conference School W L Pct. Central Michigan 15 3 .833 Ball State 14 4 .778 Toledo 12 6 .667 Northern Illinois 12 6 .667 Western Michigan 8 10 .444 Eastern Michigan 1 17 .056
Overall W L Pct. 23 9 .719 21 11 .656 25 9 .735 21 12 .636 19 13 .593 6 25 .194
2017-18 East Division Conference School W L Pct. Buffalo 16 2 .889 Miami 12 6 .661 Ohio 9 9 .500 Kent State 5 13 .278 Bowling Green 3 15 .167 Akron 3 15 .167
Overall W L Pct. 29 6 .829 21 11 .656 16 15 .516 13 19 .406 11 19 .367 9 21 .300
West Division Conference School W L Pct. Central Michigan 7 1 .944 Ball State 13 5 .722 Western Michigan 9 9 .500 Toledo 8 10 .444 Northern Illinois 7 11 .389 Eastern Michigan 12 .333
Overall W L Pct. 30 5 .857 25 7 .781 18 15 .545 18 15 .545 15 15 .500 11 20 .355
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
MAC Tournament History March 11 Campus Sites
March 13 Quicken Loans Arena
March 15 Quicken Loans Arena
March 16 Quicken Loans Arena
SEMIFINALS
FINALS
No. 1 Seed No. 8 Seed
No. 9 Seed No. 12 Seed
No. 4 Seed No. 12 Seed
No. 4 Seed
FIRST ROUND
QUARTERFINALS
MAC CHAMPION NCAA QUALIFIER
No. 3 Seed No. 6 Seed
No. 11 Seed No. 7 Seed
No. 10 Seed No. 2 Seed
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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EMU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL MAC TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES Year Seed Coach 17-18 9th Fred Castro 16-17 12th Fred Castro 15-16 6th Tory Verdi 14-15 6th Tory Verdi 13-14 8th Tory Verdi 12-13 8th Tory Verdi 11-12 2nd AnnMarie Gilbert 10-11 3rd-W AnnMarie Gilbert 09-10 2nd-W AnnMarie Gilbert 08-09 5th-W AnnMarie Gilbert 07-08 2nd-W AnnMarie Gilbert 06-07 2nd-W Shane Clipfell
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Opponent Result at Northern Illinois @ W, 84-77 Central Michigan ! L, 64-67 at Ohio % L, 49-63 KENT STATE W, 73-60 Ball State ! W, 67-53 Central Michigan ! L, 71-86 KENT STATE W, 70-52 Toledo ! W, 74-57 Akron ! W, 95-66 Ball State ! W, 75-65 Ohio ! L, 60-44 NORTHERN ILL. L, 76-81 (OT) WESTERN MICH. L, 80-72 Toledo! W, 59-57 Central Michigan! W, 72-71 MIAMI W, 82-74 Kent State ! W, 69-65 Toledo ! W, 61-55 Bowling Green ! L, 46-51 BUFFALO W, 66-56 vs. Akron L, 46-72 vs. Miami ! L, 69-75 vs. Ohio ! L, 62-76 vs. Ohio ! W, 79-69 vs. BGSU ! L, 57-71
Year Seed Coach 05-06 1st-W Suzy Merchant 04-05 4th Suzy Merchant 03-04 2nd Suzy Merchant 02-03 7th Suzy Merchant 01-02 7th Suzy Merchant 00-01 7th Suzy Merchant 99-00 5th Suzy Merchant 98-99 6th Suzy Merchant 96-97 8th Paulette Stein 91-92 6th Cheryl Getz 90-91 6th Cheryl Getz 89-90 T-6th Cheryl Getz 81-82 4th Kathy Hart
Opponent Result vs. Ohio ! W, 76-66 vs. Kent State ! L, 56-70 BUFFALO W, 79-46 vs. Ball State ! W, 72-64 vs. BGSU ! L, 57-77 vs. Toledo ! W, 60-47 vs. Marshall ! W, 75-70 vs. BGSU ! W, 65-56 BGSU W, 66-54 vs. Miami ! L, 66-80 MARSHALL W, 68-49 vs. Ball State ! L, 57-83 OHIO L, 75-80 NIU W, 67-65 vs. Miami # W, 88-51 vs. Kent State # L-2ot, 94-96 at Western Mich. L, 68-95 at Toledo L, 74-86 at Kent State L, 75-86 at BGSU L, 75-97 at BGSU L, 71-77 vs. Toledo * W, 57-40 vs. Northern Illinois L, 69-70
% - Athens, Ohio | * - Muncie, Ind. | @ - DeKalb, Ill. # - Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio | ! - Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, Ohio
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
2017-18 Year In Review
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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RECORD: ALL GAMES CONFERENCE NON-CONFERENCE
OVERALL 11-20 6-12 5-8
HOME 6-6 3-6 3-0
2017-18 Statistics Total
##
Player
23 MINOTT, Danielle
gp-gs
29-27 Conference-Only... 18-17 14 LEWIS, Courtnie 29-25 Conference-Only... 16-15 01 DAILEY, Sasha 30-30 Conference-Only... 17-17 42 ROBINSON, Micah 28-11 Conference-Only... 15-2 24 JACKSON, Emoni 27-15 Conference-Only... 14-11 20 CARDWELL, Corrione 29-20 Conference-Only... 18-16 02 AGOSTO, Juanita 31-3 Conference-Only... 18-2 11 LEVINE, Esabelle 9-0 Conference-Only... 3-0 31 ENABULELE, Lorraine 26-9 Conference-Only... 15-5 00 SUAREZ, Tiffany 26-3 Conference-Only... 13-1 03 EASLEY, Tori 26-5 Conference-Only... 14-1 22 HUDSON, Autumn 28-7 Conference-Only... 17-3 32 HARRIS, RayJon 17-0 Conference-Only... 10-0 05 MITCHELL, Nailah 18-0 Conference-Only... 13-0 Team Team Total.......... 31 Conference-Only... 18 Opponents...... 31 Conference-Only... 18
Score by Periods Eastern Michigan Opponents
72
AWAY 5-12 3-6 2-6
min
876 557 775 455 933 540 729 328 503 297 542 416 466 320 89 12 284 159 256 142 391 191 261 161 94 31 51 41
avg fg-fga
30.2 30.9 26.7 28.4 31.1 31.8 26.0 21.9 18.6 21.2 18.7 23.1 15.0 17.8 9.9 4.0 10.9 10.6 9.8 10.9 15.0 13.6 9.3 9.5 5.5 3.1 2.8 3.2
6250 3650 6250 3650
1st 453 560
169-431 110-274 158-354 96-213 152-412 101-254 64-166 24-64 67-156 36-78 40-109 34-84 42-101 28-66 8-28 1-6 31-58 19-33 23-63 11-31 21-58 8-25 24-57 14-33 9-22 2-5 2-6 1-3
3-Point fg% 3fg-fga
.392 .401 .446 .451 .369 .398 .386 .375 .429 .462 .367 .405 .416 .424 .286 .167 .534 .576 .365 .355 .362 .320 .421 .424 .409 .400 .333 .333
67-189 47-124 51-126 34-81 32-114 21-67 14-41 6-16 6-30 2-7 0-8 0-6 0-2 0-0 8-26 1-5 0-0 0-0 1-13 0-5 1-8 1-5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-2 0-0
F-Throw
3fg%
ft-fta
.354 .379 .405 .420 .281 .313 .341 .375 .200 .286 .000 .000 .000 .000 .308 .200 .000 .000 .077 .000 .125 .200 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000
78-116 66-92 68-87 40-50 56-76 38-51 47-69 11-20 26-41 14-22 28-45 18-29 9-29 5-21 1-3 0-0 5-16 4-10 8-11 2-2 10-12 8-8 3-14 1-9 11-18 1-5 0-2 0-2
.322 .354 773-1802 .429 220-646 .341 476-1062 .448 127-355 .358
350-539 208-321 452-648 287-419
810-2021 .401 180-559
485-1169 .415 112-316
2nd 482 475
3rd 582 583
4th 615 579
OT 18 21
NEUTRAL 0-2 0-0 0-2
Rebounds ft%
.672 .717 .782 .800 .737 .745 .681 .550 .634 .636 .622 .621 .310 .238 .333 .000 .313 .400 .727
1.000
.833 1.000
.214 .111 .611 .200 .000 .000
.649 .648 .698 .685
off
42 24 31 14 54 31 16 12 63 39 10 7 48 33 1 0 37 17 6 3 28 10 38 25 18 3 2 1 60 31 454 250 371 213
def
113 75 102 65 63 38 61 28 93 62 38 22 48 33 4 0 26 12 16 7 44 16 48 27 8 2 4 3 65 37 733 427 838 489
tot
155 99 133 79 117 69 77 40 156 101 48 29 96 66 5 0 63 29 22 10 72 26 86 52 26 5 6 4 125 68 1187 677 1209 702
avg
5.3 5.5 4.6 4.9 3.9 4.1 2.8 2.7 5.8 7.2 1.7 1.6 3.1 3.7 0.6 0.0 2.4 1.9 0.8 0.8 2.8 1.9 3.1 3.1 1.5 0.5 0.3 0.3
38.3 37.6 39.0 39.0
pf dq
a
to blk stl
93 5 62 79 8 58 4 37 45 5 60 1 22 58 9 33 1 12 30 3 70 3 66 61 6 48 2 39 42 4 46 1 67 61 4 20 0 25 19 1 78 4 5 31 11 49 3 3 17 6 62 3 46 61 1 49 3 35 50 1 55 0 24 35 2 37 0 16 22 2 11 0 3 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 42 1 2 20 7 24 0 1 8 3 35 1 16 30 0 18 0 8 8 0 42 1 7 22 4 23 1 3 13 0 36 0 2 15 15 23 0 1 11 10 13 0 3 4 7 5 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 7 1 4 645 20 326 486 74 390 14 181 270 37 500 8 468 576 116 286 4 278 293 76
Totals 2150 2218
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
62 40 34 16 70 25 25 7 22 10 29 22 18 12 2 0 10 5 8 1 9 3 6 4 2 0 4 4
pts
avg
483 333 435 266 392 261 189 65 166 88 108 86 93 61 25 3 67 42 55 24 53 25 51 29 29 5 4 2
16.7 18.5 15.0 16.6 13.1 15.4 6.8 4.3 6.1 6.3 3.7 4.8 3.0 3.4 2.8 1.0 2.6 2.8 2.1 1.8 2.0 1.8 1.8 1.7 1.7 0.5 0.2 0.2
301 2150
69.4 71.7 71.5 75.9
149 1290 212 2218
121 1366
2017-18 EMU Women's Basketball Eastern Michigan Season Schedule/Results & Leaders (as of Mar 12, 2018) All games
2017-18 Results
RECORD: ALL GAMES CONFERENCE NON-CONFERENCE
OVERALL 11-20 6-12 5-8
Date 11-10-17 11-13-17 11-16-17 11-18-17 11-24-17 11-25-17 12-03-17
Opponent FLORIDA A&M ROCHESTER at Cleveland State at St. Bonaventure vs Denver at Loyola Marymount at Minnesota
12-08-17 12-10-17 12-17-17
at Illinois-Chicago at Illinois State at Detroit Mercy
HOME 6-6 3-6 3-0
W W
W
12-20-17 12-30-17
LONGWOOD *KENT STATE
W
01-03-18 01-06-18 01-10-18 01-13-18 01-17-18 01-20-18 01-24-18 01-27-18 02-03-18 02-07-18 02-11-18
*at Bowling Green *TOLEDO *at Kent State *at Miami *WESTERN MICHIGAN *at Northern Illinois *MIAMI *at Buffalo *CENTRAL MICHIGAN *at Ball State *AKRON
W W
02-14-18 02-17-18 02-21-18 02-24-18 02-28-18 03-03-18 03-05-18
*OHIO *at Central Michigan *at Toledo *NORTHERN ILLINOIS *at Western Michigan *BALL STATE at Northern Illinois
03-07-18
vs Central Michigan
W Wot W
W
W
AWAY 5-12 3-6 2-6 Score 83-61 62-29 65-77 51-70 54-60 64-73 56-80 70-73 56-65 78-76 73-44 60-67 54-52 70-57 69-76 74-59 69-67 83-76 69-73 92-97 72-95 85-91 65-77
L L L L L
L L
L
L
L Lot L L L
73-58 82-95 69-80 75-84 66-74 63-88 84-77
L L L L L
64-67
L
NEUTRAL 0-2 0-0 0-2
Att. 4767 646 228 924 280 431 2694
High Points (18)LEWIS, Courtnie (14)LEWIS, Courtnie (19)MINOTT, Danielle (14)LEWIS, Courtnie (11)ROBINSON, Micah (17)DAILEY, Sasha (15)MINOTT, Danielle
397 (18)DAILEY, Sasha 592 (16)DAILEY, Sasha 289 (19)ROBINSON, Micah 844 (29)LEWIS, Courtnie 914 (17)LEWIS, Courtnie (17)DAILEY, Sasha 1152 (19)MINOTT, Danielle 1571 (20)DAILEY, Sasha 302 (19)LEWIS, Courtnie 307 (21)MINOTT, Danielle 1050 (29)MINOTT, Danielle 547 (19)DAILEY, Sasha 399 (26)DAILEY, Sasha 1630 (44)MINOTT, Danielle 2520 (20)LEWIS, Courtnie 1398 (29)LEWIS, Courtnie 933 (19)LEWIS, Courtnie 1033 2189 4018 2773 659 1370 294
(24)MINOTT, Danielle (28)LEWIS, Courtnie (30)MINOTT, Danielle (18)MINOTT, Danielle (18)MINOTT, Danielle (19)DAILEY, Sasha (22)MINOTT, Danielle (22)LEWIS, Courtnie (27)MINOTT, Danielle
High Rebounds (8)CARDWELL, Corrione (10)JACKSON, Emoni (9)MINOTT, Danielle (8)MINOTT, Danielle (10)MINOTT, Danielle (8)ENABULELE, Lorraine (6)MINOTT, Danielle (6)LEWIS, Courtnie (6)EASLEY, Tori (8)HUDSON, Autumn (5)JACKSON, Emoni (7)MINOTT, Danielle (7)JACKSON, Emoni (9)LEWIS, Courtnie (8)DAILEY, Sasha (8)HUDSON, Autumn (6)JACKSON, Emoni (5)JACKSON, Emoni (8)AGOSTO, Juanita (15)JACKSON, Emoni (14)JACKSON, Emoni (13)JACKSON, Emoni (11)LEWIS, Courtnie (7)LEWIS, Courtnie (9)LEWIS, Courtnie (7)DAILEY, Sasha (7)MINOTT, Danielle (11)LEWIS, Courtnie (8)MINOTT, Danielle (7)HUDSON, Autumn (12)MINOTT, Danielle (7)AGOSTO, Juanita (7)EASLEY, Tori (8)EASLEY, Tori (6)EASLEY, Tori
* - Conference game Attendance Summary
Home Away Neutral Total
Games
12 17 2 31
Attend
18820 18051 280 37151
Avg/Game
1568 1062 140 1198
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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Box scores 1-3 GAME 1 • Nov. 10, 2017 • Convocation Center • Ypsilanti, Mich.
Florida A&M
61
Eastern Michigan
83
GAME 2 • Nov. 13, 2017 • Convocation Center • Ypsilanti, Mich.
Rochester
29
Eastern Michigan
62
GAME 3 • Nov. 16, 2017 • Wolstein Center • Cleveland, Ohio.
Eastern Michigan
65
Cleveland State
77
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University women's basketball team began the 2017-18 campaign on a winning note, defeating Florida A&M University 83-61 Friday, Nov. 10 inside the Convocation Center. The Eagles (1-0) utilized a balanced offense to shake off the Rattlers (0-1) by a 22-point margin. Ten Eagles registered at least one point, with five scoring at least nine. The Green and White dominated offensively, finishing 31-for-62 from the field and 7-for-17 beyond the arc. The Eagles out-rebounded the Rattlers 44-40 and dished out 21 assists. Florida A&M was less successful, shooting 33.8 percent (23-for-68) and going 4-for-26 on three-point attempts, as EMU's defense caused FAMU fits. Head coach Fred Castro was victorious in his second straight season opener as EMU earned its eighth consecutive season-opening win dating back to the 2008-09 season. Freshman Courtnie Lewis was stellar in her EMU debut with a team-high 18 points, while collecting four rebounds and three assists. Redshirt freshman Corrione Caldwell logged nine points and a teamhigh eight rebounds just missing a double-double in her first games as an Eagle. Senior Sasha Dailey (Toledo, Ohio-Rogers) added nine points, five boards, and a team-best five steals, while redshirt junior Lorraine Enabulele logged 10 points and four takeaways in her Eastern Michigan debut. The contest began as a defensive battle, with both teams making one field goal in the opening three minutes. Trailing by four, EMU responded with a pair of field goals, including a three-pointer from Lewis to give the Green and White a 5-4 lead. The Eagles expanded their lead to three when Lewis hit both free throws after a technical foul assessed to Florida A&M senior Shakeyrra Morrison. In total, EMU went on a 10-1 run lasting 3:47 to take a 10-5 lead heading into a media timeout. Coming out of the break, the Eagles continued to carry the momentum, converting a three-point play before the Rattlers snapped a nearly five minute field goal drought. A 19-3 run propelled EMU to a 22-11 lead at the end of the first quarter. Lewis led the Green and White with eight points and was one of seven Eagles to score in the opening period. Eastern continued to dominate on both sides of the ball, starting the second quarter on a 7-0 run to open up a 29-11 advantage as the Rattlers were held scoreless for nearly five minutes. Leading 30-15 at the halfway point of the quarter, the Eagles scored the last five points of the half to take a 39-25 lead into the intermission. EMU converted 7-of-13 field goal attempts, including a pair of three-pointers during the frame. The Eagles controlled the momentum to begin the second half, starting the quarter on a 6-0 run to grab a 20-point lead before the Rattlers burned a full timeout. EMU added another four points to take a commanding 49-25 lead, their biggest lead of the afternoon to that point. By the midway point of the quarter, the Eagles outscored the Rattlers 17-6 to move ahead, 56-31. The Green and White continued to overwhelm Florida A&M, scoring 29 points in the third quarter and lead 68-43 heading into the fourth frame. The visitors cut the deficit to 17 just over four minutes into the final quarter, but never threatened to upset the Eagles. EMU responded by scoring the next three points to go in front 73-53 heading into a media stoppage. Leading 75-59, the Eagles finished the contest on an 8-2 run to finish off the Rattlers, 83-61.
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team continued its perfect start to the 2017-18 season, stifling Rochester College, 62-29, Monday, Nov. 13 inside the Convocation Center. The Eagles (2-0) outscored the Warriors (4-2) 42-9 in the second half and wrapped up the contest with a 40-5 run. Freshman Courtnie Lewis paced the Green and White with 14 points off the bench on 6-for-12 shooting, and was one of four Eagles to collect at least seven rebounds. The Belton, Mo. product also became the first Eagle to post back-to-back double digit performances to start their EMU career since Chenise Miller did so to start the 2009-10 campaign. Redshirt junior Emoni Jackson tallied six points and a team-high 10 boards, including five on the offensive glass. Senior Sasha Dailey chipped five points and seven rebounds, while sophomore Esabelle Levine added nine points thanks to a career-best tying trio of three-pointers. The Eagles’ defense came close to breaking multiple Convocation Center records, holding the Warriors to the fourth-fewest points in a half (9) and the sixth-worst shooting percentage in a game (20.8). On the offensive end, the Green and White fired on all cylinders in the second half, converting 18for-35 field goal attempts, including 3-of-7 from beyond the arc. EMU outrebounded Rochester, 53-31 and pulled down 22 offensive boards in the process. The Eagles also tallied seven steals and out-assisted the Warriors, 11-9. The game started off as a defensive battle, as both sides were kept off the board for nearly three and a half minutes. Lewis broke the scoreless tie on a layup with 6:35 remaining in the first, while the Warriors opened the contest with a scoring drought lasting almost four minutes. Trailing 5-4 after a media timeout, Lewis used a pair of three-point plays to spark the Eagles on an 8-3 run and a 12-10 lead after one quarter. EMU added to its lead in the opening minute of the second quarter when senior Micah Robinson set up Jackson for a three-pointer to give the Eagles a 15-10 edge, the largest lead by either team in the half. However, Rochester would not go away quietly, going on a 10-1 run to move in front, 20-16 with 2:34 left. Trailing by four, the Eagles scored the final four points of the half to take a 20-20 tie into the locker room. The Green and White were dominant on the offensive glass in the opening half, grabbing 15 offensive rebounds, leading to 10 second-chance points. Sixteen of EMU’s 20 points came off the bench, and 14 points were scored in the paint. The two teams combined for 40 points on the opening half, matching the sixth-fewest in a single half in Convocation Center history, and the lowest total since Eastern Michigan and Miami University combined for 38 in the first half, Jan. 21, 2015 when the Eagles defeated the RedHawks, 56-38. EMU found its offensive touch in the third quarter while remaining strong on defense, outscoring the Warriors, 20-5. Behind 24-22, the Eagles took complete control of the contest, using an 8-0 run to seize a 30-24 advantage with 3:09 left in the period. After head coach Fred Castro called a timeout up by five, the Eagles scored the final ten points of the quarter, capped by a pair of corner threes from Levine, to take a 40-25 lead. In total, the Green and White finished the frame on an 18-1 run while the Warriors went the final 7:48 without converting a single field goal attempt. The Eagles kept their foot on the gas to open the fourth period, with Lewis and Dailey connecting on back-to-back baskets to give EMU a 19-point cushion. After Rochester made its first field goal in a 9:42 span, the Eagles went on a 14-0 run to open up a commanding 58-27 advantage. The Green and White thumped Rochester by a 22-4 margin in the fourth quarter, and netted 40 of the last 45 points en route to a 62-29 victory to improve to 24-2 against non-NCAA Division I opposition.
CLEVELAND, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) – A second half rally was not enough to overcome an early deficit for the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team against Cleveland State University Thursday night, Nov. 16, in Cleveland, Ohio. EMU (2-1) pulled within six points in the third quarter after falling behind 24-9 in the opening period, but could not complete the comeback, falling 77-65. In her first game donning the Green and White, redshirt junior Danielle Minott finished just shy of a double-double with 19 points and nine rebounds, both of which were team-highs. Senior Micah Robinson added 12 points as the only other Eagle to finish in double figures. Shooting proved to be the difference in game, as the Eagles converted just 32.4 percent (24-of-74) of their shots from the floor, while the Vikings knocked down 52.9 percent (27-of-51) of their attempts. CSU’s hot shooting extended beyond the arc where the Vikings hit 10-of-18 triples (55.6 percent). Meanwhile, EMU’s offense could not keep pace, knocking down six triples on 22 attempts. Eastern Michigan held advantages in nearly every other statistical category, including 10-6 edge in steals. The Eagles turned the ball over a season-low 12 times, while forcing the Vikings into 17 miscues. The Green and White also continued its dominance on the glass, outrebounding Cleveland State 4635, including 24 offensive boards. EMU’s 24 rebounds on the offensive end of the court were the most by the Eagles in a game since EMU grabbed 28 against Morehead State, Nov. 13, 2016. Eastern Michigan opened the game with a three-pointer by Minott, but Cleveland State responded with a 24-point opening quarter to take a 15-point lead into the second frame. CSU knocked down 8-of-14 shots, including 4-of-6 three-pointers in the period, while EMU converted just 13.6 percent of its attempts from the field. The Eagles stepped things up offensively in the second quarter, outscoring the Vikings 19-17, to pull within 13 at halftime. Minott paced the EMU offense, scoring eight points, including a pair of treys. On the other end of the floor, Eastern tightened up defensively, registering four steals, as the Vikings coughed the ball up six times. Back-to-back three-pointers by Minott cut Clevleand State’s advantage to single digits two minutes into the third quarter. Redshirt junior Lorraine Enabulele capped off Eastern’s 8-0 run with a layup to cut CSU’s lead to six, 42-36, with 7:56 to go in the frame. Unfortunately, that was as close as the Eagles would get as the Vikings rattled off a 14-2 run to extend their advantage to 18, 56-38, with just over two minutes to go in the quarter. After EMU wrapped up the third period on a 7-2 run courtesy of sophomore Esabelle Levine’s three-pointer and four straight points by Robinson, the Eagles chipped away in the final stanza but eventually came up short, 77-65.
FAMU FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB A TP MIN THOMAS* 1-2 0-0 1-2 2 0 3 12 BURNEY-ROBINSON* 5-8 0-0 0-0 5 1 10 23 KING* 1-10 1-6 0-0 0 2 3 36 OUATTARA* 8-21 2-11 1-2 7 1 19 33 ARKORFUL* 0-4 0-3 0-0 4 1 0 10 DAVIS 2-2 0-0 0-0 1 1 4 7 SMITH 1-8 1-4 5-6 2 3 8 24 ROYAL 1-4 0-0 0-0 1 1 2 12 HOLSTON 1-4 0-2 1-2 2 1 3 8 DARKS 0-0 0-0 1-2 2 0 1 8 MORRISON 3-5 0-0 2-4 11 3 8 27 Totals 23-68 4-26 11-18 40 14 61 200
RC FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB A TP MIN DUDGEON* 2-6 1-5 0-0 5 0 5 27 VALKO* 5-11 3-9 0-0 4 0 13 33 COPLEY* 2-15 0-1 1-3 6 1 0 25 SCHERDT* 0-2 0-0 0-0 5 3 0 31 VALKO* 1-10 0-2 2-4 4 2 4 32 KUJAT 0-2 0-1 2-4 4 2 4 32 MCCORD 0-3 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 12 CHARNEY 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 9 FIELDER 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 3 DONALDSON 0-2 0-2 0-0 0 1 0 3 SMITH 1-2 0-0 0-0 1 1 2 11 ROTZOLL 0-0 0-0 0-0 2 0 0 3 Totals 11-53 4-20 3-7 31 9 29 200
EMU EASLEY* ENABULELE* ROBINSON* DAILEY* MINOTT* SUAREZ AGOSTO LEVINE LEWIS CARDWELL HUDSON JACKSON HARRIS Totals
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 1-4 0-0 0-0 5 3-7 0-0 1-2 5 4-9 0-1 4-4 1 1-10 0-5 0-0 2 7-19 5-11 0-0 9 2-4 0-0 0-0 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1-4 1-3 1-2 1 2-7 0-1 1-1 4 0-2 0-1 1-2 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1-2 0-0 1-1 3 2-6 0-0 2-2 6 24-74 6-22 11-14 46
A 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 8
TP MIN 2 17 7 21 12 27 2 20 19 31 4 8 0 2 4 15 5 24 1 15 0 2 3 4 6 14 65 200
CSU VOSKUHL* BOSLEY* ABSHAW* LIVINGSTON* ELY* BAUTISTA SLANEY WHITE MILLER Totals
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 6-8 0-0 2-4 6 3-6 0-0 0-1 5 7-16 4-8 9-11 4 7-12 6-9 2-2 2 2-3 0-1 0-0 1 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0-0 0-2 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 2-5 0-0 0-0 11 27-51 10-18 13-20 35
A 2 1 3 8 3 1 1 0 1 15
TP MIN 14 36 6 35 27 31 22 38 4 20 0 4 0 2 0 4 4 30 77 200
EMU FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB A TP MIN EASLEY* 2-3 0-1 0-0 3 1 4 16 ENABULELE* 5-6 0-0 0-0 2 0 10 19 SUAREZ* 2-6 0-1 3-4 4 4 7 19 DAILEY* 4-15 1-5 0-0 5 3 9 28 CARDWELL* 3-4 0-0 3-6 8 3 9 18 AGOSTO 0-1 0-0 0-0 3 2 0 15 MITCHELL 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 2 LEVINE 2-6 2-6 0-0 0 1 6 17 LEWIS 6-8 4-4 2-2 4 3 18 15 HUDSON 2-3 0-0 1-2 3 0 5 13 JACKSON 0-1 0-0 0-0 3 1 0 9 HARRIS 2-4 0-0 2-2 2 0 6 8 ROBINSON 3-5 0-0 3-6 0 3 9 21 Totals 31-62 7-17 14-22 44 21 83 200 Florida A&M Eastern Michigan
11 22
14 18 17 29
18 15
Turnovers: FAMU 22, EMU 23 Blocked Shots: FAMU 2, EMU 1 Steals: FAMU 9, EMU 14 Field Goal Pct.: FAMU .338, EMU .500 3PT Field Goal Pct.: FAMU .154, EMU .412 Free Throw Pct.: FAMU .611, EMU .636
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EMU FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB A TP MIN EASLEY* 0-1 0-1 0-0 3 0 0 10 ENABULELE* 2-3 0-0 0-2 7 0 4 20 SUAREZ* 1-4 0-1 0-0 1 1 2 16 DAILEY* 2-11 0-1 1-2 7 2 5 29 CARDWELL* 1-4 0-1 0-0 2 1 2 16 AGOSTO 2-3 0-0 0-0 0 1 4 8 MITCHELL 0-1 0-1 0-0 1 0 0 3 LEVINE 3-6 3-6 0-1 3 1 9 23 LEWIS 6-12 0-5 2-2 7 1 14 21 HUDSON 2-2 0-0 0-0 2 0 4 7 JACKSON 2-6 1-1 1-2 10 0 6 11 HARRIS 2-5 0-0 1-2 6 0 5 12 ROBINSON 3-8 0-2 1-2 2 4 7 24 Totals 26-66 4-19 6-13 53 11 62 200 Rochester Eastern Michigan
10 10 5 4 — 29 12 8 20 22 — 62
Turnovers: RC 17, EMU 14 Blocked Shots: RC 1, EMU 6 Steals: RC 4, EMU 7 Field Goal Pct.: RC .208, EMU .394 3PT Field Goal Pct.: RC .200, EMU ..211 Free Throw Pct.: RC .429, EMU .462
Eastern Michigan Cleveland State
9 24
19 17 17 15
Turnovers: EMU 12, CSU 17 Blocked Shots: EMU 1, CSU 3 Steals: EMU 10, CSU 6 Field Goal Pct.: EMU .324, CSU .529 3PT Field Goal Pct.: EMU .273, CSU .556 Free Throw Pct.: EMU .786, CSU .650
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
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Box scores 4-6 GAME 4 • Nov. 18, 2017 • Reilly Center • Olean, N.Y.
GAME 5 • Nov. 24, 2017 • Gersten Pavillion • Los Angeles, Calif.
Eastern Michigan
51
St. Bonaventure
70
Eastern Michigan
60
Denver
54
GAME 6 • Nov. 25, 2017 • Gersten Pavillion • Los Angeles, Calif.
Eastern Michigan
64
Loyola Marymount
73
OLEAN, N.Y. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team fell on the road against St. Bonaventure University Saturday afternoon, Nov. 18, by a final tally of 70-51. The Eagles (2-2) saw a halftime lead slip away, as the Bonnies (2-2) outscored EMU, 46-25, in the second half. The Eagles struggled offensively, connecting on just 31.7 percent (19-of-60) of their field goal attempts, while the Bonnies converted shot at 48.2 percent clip. St. Bonaventure’s shooting advantage stretched behind the arc, where the Bonnies made 10-of-25 three-pointers compared to the Eagles six makes on 21 attempts. Eastern held the rebounding edge for the fourth consecutive game, racking up 37 boards to St. Bonaventure’s 36. Freshman Courtnie Lewis was the only Eagle to hit double-digit scoring for day with 14 points on 5-of-9 shooting, including 4-of-5 from beyond the arc, to go along with four boards. Redshirt junior Danielle Minott added eight points and a team-high eight rebounds. A six-minute scoring drought by the Eagles allowed the Bonnies to jump out to an 18-8 lead early in the second quarter, as EMU turned the ball over four times and missed its final seven shots of the opening period. Lewis got the Eagles on track with a three-pointer on their first possession of the second quarter, cutting the SBU lead to single digits and sparking an Eastern Michigan run. After freshman RayJon Harris knocked down a free throw and Minott hit a jump shot, Lewis drained another trey to pull EMU within one, 18-17, with just over six minutes to play in the half. Trading baskets on each end, the score was evened up at 24 after senior Sasha Dailey swiped a pass and layed it in for two. Redshirt junior Emoni Jackson added a pair of free throws for the final points of the half, giving the Green and White its first lead of the afternoon, 2624. Out of the break, St. Bonaventure went on 16-4 run to retake a double-digit lead, before extending its advantage to 17 with 10 minutes to play. Trailing 49-32 at the start of the fourth, EMU could not keep pace with the hot shooting of SBU, falling by a final tally of 70-51.
LOS ANGELES (EMUEagles.com) – A second half comeback fell short as the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team dropped its first game of the weekend Friday, Nov. 24, at the LMU Thanksgiving Classic. Eastern Michigan (2-3) trailed the University of Denver by as many as 12 before taking its first lead of the game in the fourth quarter, but Denver (3-2) pulled away late to hand the Eagles a 60-54 loss. Eastern Michigan held the edge in shooting, converting 40.8 percent of its shots from the field, while Denver connected at a 33.9 percent clip. The difference came down to three-pointers, where the Pioneers sunk nine to the Eagles’ one. Senior Micah Robinson led a balanced offensive effort for the Eagles, scoring a team-high 11 points. The Ann Arbor, Mich. native also dished out five assists and added seven rebounds. Fellow senior Tori Easley and Sasha Dailey added in 10 points apiece as the only other Eagles to reach double figures. Redshirt junior Danielle Minott led EMU on the glass, where the Green and White out-rebounded the Pioneers 36-35. Minott corralled a team-best 10 boards, to go along with a team-high five steals. Turnovers kept the Eagles from getting anything going early, as the Green and White fell behind, 11-2, midway through the opening period. Chipping away at the deficit from the free throw line, Robinson and freshman Courtnie Lewis each knocked down a pair to get EMU within five after 10 minutes of play. Trailing 19-14, Robinson slipped a pass to Minott for a reverse lay-in to get Eastern Michigan within a basket for the first points of the second quarter. Feeding off the quick bucket, Minott swiped a Denver pass and took it coast-to-coast to cut the deficit to one, 19-18. Neither team mustered much offensively from the point on, as the Eagles’ defense held the Pioneers without a field goal for the first four minutes of the frame. Each team scored just eight points apiece in the period, with all eight of the Eagles’ points coming courtesy of Minott, leaving the score 27-22 in favor of Denver at the half. The Green and White came out strong in the second half, pulling within one twice over the first six minutes, but the Pioneers answered taking a 35-31 lead into the media timeout. After a put-back extended DU’s lead to six, 37-31, EMU scored six unanswered points to even the score at 37 late in the quarter. The Green and White took its first lead of the game just seconds into the fourth quarter as Minott picked off a Denver pass, allowing Robinson to find Easley for a wide open layup. EMU stretch its lead to as many as six, forcing DU to burn a pair of timeouts, the second of which proved timely. The Pioneers rattled off six straight points to tie the score at 47 and force EMU to call a timeout. Out of the break, Denver regained the lead behind a 9-1 run. EMU called its final timeout trailing by eight with 3:33 remaining, but could not complete the comeback, falling 60-54.
LOS ANGELES (EMUEagles.com) – A slow start was too much to overcome for the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team Saturday, Nov. 25, as the Eagles (2-4) came up short against Loyola Marymount University in their final game of the LMU Thanksgiving Classic. Trailing by as many as 10, EMU got within two late in the game, but came up short, 73-64. Both teams converted just 34 percent of its shots from the field, as both defensive efforts kept either team from sustaining anything offensively. Ultimately, it was free throws that set the Lions apart, as LMU made 22-of-31 free throw attempts. EMU struggled from the line, going just 11-of-20 on the day. Three Eagles posted double digit scoring efforts, led by senior Sasha Dailey’s season-high 17-point performance. Redshirt junior Danielle Minott and freshman Courtnie Lewis finished with 16 points each. Minott got hot from behind the arc, knocking down four three-pointers, while also adding a team-high five assists, three rebounds, and two steals. Lewis, who scored a majority of her points in the second half, also added three rebounds, two steals, and a block to the stat sheet. EMU was outrebounded for the first time this season, as LMU held a 48-40 edge on the glass. Redshirt junior Lorraine Enabulele and freshman Autumn Hudson paced the Eagles, recording eight and six rebounds, respectively. It was tale of two halves for the Green and White as Eastern Michigan got off to a slow start, hitting just one of their first 14 shots to fall behind 16-6 after one quarter of play. In the second quarter, the Eagles went shot-for-shot with the Lions, but despite holding LMU without a field goal for the final four minutes of the half went to the locker room trailing 32-21. After back-to-back charges drawn by redshirt junior Emoni Jackson shifted momentum in favor of the Eagles, Minott caught fire on the offensive end. Following a pair of free throws by senior Micah Robinson, Minott stepped into a three at the top of the key, sparking a run by the Green and White. Keeping the momentum in its favor, EMU continued to chip away at the deficit as Minott connected on two more three-pointers to pull EMU within two, 39-37. Entering the final stanza trailing 52-42, after LMU closed the third period on a 14-4 run, Eastern rallied. Following an offensive rebound and put-back by Jackson, Lewis and Minott combined to score 12 points, bringing the Eagles within a bucket, 62-60, with just under three minutes to play. Fouls piled up over the final two and a half minutes, allowing the Lions to pull away from the free throw line. Loyola Marymount converted 8-of-9 freebies down the stretch, handing the Eagles a 73-64 defeat.
EMU ENABULELE* DAILEY* LEWIS* MINOTT* ROBINSON* SUAREZ AGOSTO EASLEY LEVINE CARDWELL HUDSON JACKSON HARRIS Totals
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB A TP MIN 1-3 0-0 0-2 6 1 2 21 2-7 0-1 0-0 2 2 1 25 5-9 4-5 0-0 4 0 14 31 4-16 0-5 0-0 8 2 8 32 2-8 1-3 2-2 2 2 7 29 2-5 0-1 1-1 0 1 5 10 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 2 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 5 1-4 1-4 0-0 0 0 3 11 0-0 0-0 0-0 2 1 0 7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0+ 1-6 0-2 3-3 6 0 5 12 0-1 0-0 1-2 2 0 1 13 19-60 6-21 7-10 37 9 51 200
EMU EASLEY* DAILEY* LEWIS* MINOTT* ROBINSON* SUAREZ AGOSTO LEVINE CARDWELL HUDSON JACKSON ENABULELE HARRIS Totals
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 5-6 0-0 0-0 1 3-7 1-2 3-4 2 2-7 0-3 3-4 2 4-12 0-1 1-2 10 3-8 0-1 5-6 7 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 1-2 1 0-1 0-1 0-0 1 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 1-1 0-0 0-0 4 2-5 0-1 0-1 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 20-49 1-10 13-19 36
A 2 1 2 4 3 2 0 3 1 1 2 0 0 14
TP 10 10 7 9 11 0 1 0 0 2 4 0 0 54
MIN 26 37 27 32 34 4 1 5 7 7 13 3 4 200
EMU HUDSON* DAILEY* LEWIS* MINOTT* ROBINSON* SUAREZ AGOSTO JACKSON ENABULELE Totals
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 1-4 0-0 0-2 6 8-15 0-3 1-2 4 6-10 1-3 3-4 3 5-18 4-12 2-4 3 2-7 0-1 4-6 4 1-3 0-1 0-0 1 0-2 0-0 1-2 3 1-8 0-5 0-0 4 0-3 0-0 0-0 8 24-70 5-25 11-20 40
A 3 0 2 2 5 0 4 4 5 10
TP 2 17 16 16 8 2 1 2 0 64
MIN 22 33 21 32 31 9 15 21 16 200
SBU CALABRESE* RUFF* MIGLIORE* MAYCOCK* PAULSON* TERRY* HARVEY* COUNCIL* Totals
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 5-10 0-0 0-0 7 2-5 1-3 2-2 4 3-8 3-8 0-0 6 6-11 2-3 1-1 6 4-9 4-9 0-0 0 2-5 0-1 0-0 5 5-8 0-1 3-5 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 27-56 10-25 6-8 36
DU NELSON* ALT* JOHNSON* GRITT* ROMANOWSKI* LOVEN JEFFCOAT WEINMAN MORGAN CURTIN OSBORNE Totals
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 5-11 2-3 1-2 6 0-4 0-0 2-2 4 6-9 2-2 4-6 6 3-10 2-7 4-4 2 0-5 0-2 0-0 3 1-5 0-4 0-0 1 1-4 0-0 0-0 3 3-8 3-6 0-0 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1-2 0-0 0-0 1 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 20-59 9-24 11-14 35
A 1 2 3 4 3 0 1 2 0 0 0 10
TP 13 2 18 12 0 2 2 9 0 2 0 60
MIN 38 19 38 35 21 5 13 19 1 7 4 200
SBU WALLACE ALFORD VELASCO GREEN BELVIN VELASCO GIPSON JONES STANLEY CAST BUCKINGHAM Totals
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 6-11 1-1 9-13 8 4-7 1-2 6-6 8 0-2 0-2 1-2 1 1-9 0-2 0-0 4 2-2 2-2 0-0 2 0-2 0-2 0-0 1 1-11 0-8 3-4 2 3-5 0-0 3-6 7 1-3 0-0 0-0 5 4-12 3-9 0-0 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 22-64 7-28 22-31 48
A 2 3 2 1 5 1 3 0 1 2 2 16
TP 22 15 1 2 6 0 5 9 2 11 0 73
MIN 25 32 26 15 11 4 25 18 9 33 2 200
Eastern Michigan St. Bonaventure
8 18
18 6 6 25
Turnovers: EMU 19, SBU 19 Blocked Shots: EMU 2, SBU 2 Steals: EMU 4, SBU 6 Field Goal Pct.: EMU .317, SBU .482 3PT Field Goal Pct.: EMU .286, SBU .400 Free Throw Pct.: EMU .700, SBU .750
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Eastern Michigan Denver
14 8 17 15 — 54 19 8 12 21 — 60
Turnovers: EMU 21, DU 18 Blocked Shots: EMU 6, DU 3 Steals: EMU 8, DU 9 Field Goal Pct.: EMU .408, DU .339 3PT Field Goal Pct.: EMU .100, DU .786 Free Throw Pct.: EMU .684, DU .786
Eastern Michigan Loyola Marymount
6 16
15 21 16 20
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64 73
Turnovers: EMU 18, LMU 21 Blocked Shots: EMU 3, LMU 1 Steals: EMU 9, LMU 13 Field Goal Pct.: EMU .343, LMU .344 3PT Field Goal Pct.: EMU .200, LMU .250 Free Throw Pct.: EMU .550, LMU .710
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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Box scores 7-9 GAME 7 • Dec. 3, 2017 • Williams Arena • Minneapolis, Minn.
Eastern Michigan
56
Minnesota
80
GAME 8 • Dec. 8, 2017 • UIC Pavillion • Chicago, Ill.
GAME 9 • Dec. 10, 2017 • Horton Field House • Normal, Ill.
Eastern Michigan
70
Illinois-Chicago
73
Eastern Michigan
56
Illinois State
65
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team dropped its fifth straight game Sunday, Dec. 3, falling to the University of Minnesota, 80-56. The Eagles (2-5) forced the Golden Gophers (8-1) to a season-high 19 turnovers, but could not overcome Minnesota’s 53-42 lead on the glass. Eastern Michigan shot just 28.2 percent from the field, while Minnesota boasted a scorching 46.3 field goal percentage. EMU held the upper hand from long range though, outshooting UM 35.0-28.0 from beyond the arc. Three players finished the game in double figures, paced by redshirt junior Danielle Minott’s 15 points on 7-of-16 shooting. Fellow redshirt junior Emoni Jackson added a career-high 13 points, including a career-best two triples, while freshman Courtnie Lewis also finished with 13 points. On the glass, Lewis, Minott, and senior Tori Easley led the Green and White with six rebounds apiece. The Eagles trailed by as many as 15 in the opening period as the Golden Gophers shot 69 percent from the field over the first seven minutes of play. EMU clawed its way back from behind the arc though, as Lewis, Minott, Jackson, and senior Sasha Dailey (Toledo, Ohio-Rogers) knocked down triples to cut the deficit to single digits, 23-14, with two minutes to go in the quarter. Feeding off a strong finish to the first period, EMU continued to chip away, cutting Minnesota’s advantage to seven early in the second stanza. After drawing a charge of the defensive end, Jackson laid one in off the glass to make the score 27-20, but the Eagles closed the half just 1-of-11 from field. Amid a nearly five-minute scoring drought the Green and White late, as Eastern Michigan went to the locker room trailing, 38-24, after being outscored 11-8 in the frame. Minnesota’s 11 points were the secondfewest it has scored in a quarter all season. Fouls paired with strong shooting by the Golden Gophers allowed Minnesota to extend its lead to as many as 22, ultimately handing EMU an 80-56 loss.
CHICAGO (EMUEagles.com) – A last-second heave caught the front of the rim as the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team was upended, 73-70, by the University of Illinois-Chicago Friday night, Dec. 8, at UIC Pavilion. EMU (2-6) led by as many as 15 in the second half, but UIC (5-3) regained the lead with 37 seconds left to hand the Eagles their sixth straight setback. Offensively, the Green and White connected on 49 percent of its shots from the field, finishing the night 25-for-51. Eastern also went 7-of-16 from three-point range, tying a season-high in triples and shooting a season-best 43.8 percent from deep. UIC shook off a slow start to shoot at a 41.7 percent clip overall, including 12 three-pointers. The biggest difference was at the free throw line, where Eastern went just 13-of-21, while Illinois-Chicago went 13-for-14 from the stripe. It was a sloppy game by both teams, as Eastern racked up a seasonhigh 27 turnovers. EMU’s defense tallied a season-high 18 steals and forced UIC into 24 turnovers in the process. The Eagles won the rebounding battle, 33-30, behind a career-day by freshman Autumn Hudson. The Richwood, Ohio native corralled a team-high eight rebounds, which was also a career-high, to go along with a career-best seven points on 3-of-3 shooting. Five Eagles finished with seven-or-more points, including two double digit performances. Senior Sasha Dailey turned in a seasonhigh 18 points to pace EMU, while adding in four assists, four steals, and two rebounds. Fellow senior Micah Robinson added 14 points, six assists, five rebounds, and two steals. Additionally, redshirt junior Danielle Minott and freshman Courtnie Lewis chipped in nine points apiece. A hot start offensively paired with a tenacious defensive effort fueled the Eagles in the opening half as EMU jumped out to a double digit lead. Eastern shot a blistering 63.6 percent from the field in the first period and held Illinois-Chicago scoreless for more than five minutes to take a 17-11 edge into the second frame. Showing no signs of slowing down, the Green and White knocked down a pair of three pointers and cashed in on the Flames’ miscues to push its advantage to nine, 35-26, at halftime. Dailey led all scorers with 14 first-half points, while redshirt junior Emoni Jackson added seven. Eastern Michigan weathered a six-minute field goal drought and eight turnovers in the third quarter thanks to free throws and strong defense. The Eagles went 7-of-10 from the charity stripe, including Robinson going 5-for-6, and held the Flames to just three field goals to stay in front with 10 minutes to play. The Green and White quickly saw its lead trimmed to three just four minutes into the fourth period as UIC’s pressure caused EMU trouble. Keeping the full court press on, the Flames took the lead with 3:30 to play, but Hudson came up with a huge three-point play on the Eagles’ next trip down the court. Ripping away an offensive rebound, Hudson stuck the put back and added the free throw to give EMU a one-point edge, 61-60, with three minutes on the clock. Trading buckets back and forth, UIC took a three-point lead with 50 ticks to go on a layup, but Lewis answered to pull EMU within one. The Flames extended its lead to as many as four, but Minott’s triple with 4.2 seconds left got the Eagles within a basket. Forced to foul, EMU sent UIC to the line where Illinois-Chicago capitalized to go up 73-70. A lastsecond heave was just off the mark, sealing the 73-70 defeat.
NORMAL, Ill. (EMUEagles.com) – A fourth quarter comeback fell just short as the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team could not overcome an early deficit against Illinois State University Sunday afternoon, Dec. 10, at Redbird Arena. The Eagles (2-7) trailed by as many as 18 before making it a two-possession game late in the fourth quarter, but the Redbirds’ (4-4) free throws down the stretch handed EMU a 65-56 setback. It was a tale of two halves offensively for the Green and White, as EMU connected on more than 50 percent of its shots in the second half. EMU shot 36.5 percent from the field for the game, while ISU was steady throughout, connecting at a 47.8 percent clip. Two Eagles finished the day in double figures as seniors Sasha Dailey and Micah Robinson recorded 16 and 15 points, respectively. Eastern Michigan was out-rebounded, 36-29, but tallied 12 offensive rebounds to ISU’s six. EMU also won the turnover battle, forcing 24 ISU turnovers and racking up 14 steals. Dailey, freshman Courtnie Lewis and redshirt junior Danielle Minott tallied three apiece. Illinois State opened the game on a 7-0 run before Robinson hit a three-pointer with two minutes to go in the period to bring the Eagles within four, 7-3. The Redbirds responded with a triple on their ensuing possession and added one just before the buzzer to take a 13-3 lead into the second frame. EMU’s defense forced ISU into 12 turnovers in the first half, but the Redbirds made the most of their opportunities. Eastern connected on just 17.9 percent of its shots from the field in the first half, while Illinois State went 9-for-21 from the field and 4-of-9 from deep to take a 26-12 lead at halftime. Eastern Michigan’s offensive began clicking in the third quarter, converting 7-of-14 of its shots from the floor, as the Green and White chipped away at the deficit. Dailey led the charge, scoring a team-high six points in the frame. Unfortunately for the Eagles, the Redbirds also shot 50 percent from the field, including a pair of threes, to extend their lead to 44-28 with 10 minutes to play. The Eagles turned up the pressure in the fourth quarter and the Redbirds struggled against EMU’s full-court pressure, coughing the ball up 11 times in the final 10 minutes. Meanwhile, the Green and White made the most of the miscues, going 11-of-19 from the floor and outscoring the Redbirds 28-21. Chipping away over the course of the quarter, Eastern Michigan pulled within six twice in the final two minutes as Dailey and Robinson knocked down triples, but Illinois State used free throws to hand EMU a 65-56 setback.
EMU HUDSON* DAILEY* LEWIS* MINOTT* ROBINSON* SUAREZ AGOSTO EASLEY CARDWELL JACKSON ENABULELE Totals
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB A TP MIN 0-6 0-0 0-0 5 0 0 12 2-10 1-2 0-0 4 1 5 28 4-12 3-6 2-6 6 0 13 20 7-16 1-4 0-0 6 2 15 28 2-11 0-1 0-2 3 3 4 37 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 5 2-5 0-0 0-0 4 3 4 21 1-4 0-0 0-0 6 0 2 28 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 1 4-11 2-6 3-3 5 0 13 20 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0+ 22-78 7-20 5-11 42 9 56 200
EMU FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB A TP MIN HUDSON* 3-3 0-0 1-1 8 0 7 17 DAILEY* 7-15 3-5 1-2 3 4 18 33 LEWIS* 3-7 0-2 3-4 2 3 9 29 MINOTT* 4-10 1-3 0-4 2 3 9 29 ROBINSON* 3-7 1-3 7-8 5 6 14 37 SUAREZ 1-1 1-1 0-0 1 0 3 8 AGOSTO 0-1 0-0 0-0 2 0 0 7 CARDWELL 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 3 JACKSON 3-4 1-2 1-2 2 1 8 13 EASLEY 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 13 ENABULELE 1-2 0-0 0-0 1 0 2 11 Totals 25-51 7-16 13-21 33 18 70 200
EMU HUDSON* ROBINSON* DAILEY* LEWIS* MINOTT* SUAREZ AGOSTO EASLEY CARDWELL JACKSON ENABULELE Totals
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB A TP MIN 0-1 0-0 0-0 3 0 0 11 6-12 2-5 1-1 3 2 15 34 6-13 2-4 2-2 2 1 16 35 1-11 0-3 1-2 4 0 3 22 3-10 2-7 0-2 1 2 8 27 1-4 0-0 0-0 1 1 2 14 2-4 0-0 0-0 1 1 4 13 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 14 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 1 4-8 0-3 0-0 5 0 8 24 0-0 0-0 0-0 2 0 0 5 23-63 6-22 4-7 29 7 56 200
MINN PITTS EDWARDS BRUNSON BELL WAGNER BELLO FERNSTROM HUBBARD LAMKE GONZALEZ Totals
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 2-6 0-1 2-2 10 2-5 0-0 2-2 4 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 7-13 4-8 0-0 4 4-12 2-10 2-2 6 7-11 0-0 2-4 8 7-9 0-0 3-3 9 1-7 1-5 0-0 4 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 0-2 0-1 0-0 2 31-67 4-25 11-13 53
UIC FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB JOHNSON* 2-4 0-1 7-8 4 ZAGORAC* 2-4 2-4 2-2 4 ETHERIDGE* 0-3 0-2 0-0 2 BYRD* 6-19 3-10 2-2 5 TONEY* 8-15 2-5 0-0 7 TEDFORD 4-5 3-4 0-0 1 NNEJI 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 LAKE 1-2 1-2 0-0 0 WILSON 0-2 0-2 0-0 0 LAMPLEY 1-5 1-3 2-2 4 Totals 24-59 12-33 13-14 30
ISU TALBOT* GREEN* BECK* SAYLOR* LIVINGSTON* STEVENS CORRIGAN Totals
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 5-12 1-3 2-2 5 7-13 2-3 4-4 7 5-11 4-6 3-4 8 0-2 0-2 1-2 2 2-5 0-1 1-2 6 3-3 0-0 3-4 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 22-46 7-15 14-18 36
Eastern Michigan Minnesota
16 8 14 18 — 56 27 11 17 25 — 80
Turnovers: EMU 14, MINN 19 Blocked Shots: EMU 4, MINN 8 Steals: EMU 10, MINN 7 Field Goal Pct.: EMU .282, MINN .463 3PT Field Goal Pct.: EMU .350, MINN .280 Free Throw Pct.: EMU .455, MINN .846
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A 5 0 1 3 5 1 2 5 0 4 26
TP 6 6 0 18 12 16 17 3 2 0 80
MIN 20 16 14 27 32 25 18 32 1 15 200
Eastern Michigan Illinois Chicago
17 11
18 16 15 16
Turnovers: EMU 27, UIC 24 Blocked Shots: EMU 2, UIC 1 Steals: EMU 18, UIC 7 Field Goal Pct.: EMU .490, MINN .407 3PT Field Goal Pct.: EMU .438, UIC . 364 Free Throw Pct.: EMU .619, UIC .929
19 31
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A TP MIN 0 11 31 1 8 29 0 0 13 2 17 40 6 18 38 0 11 13 0 0 5 4 3 12 2 0 12 1 5 7 16 73 200 70 73
Eastern Michigan Illinois State
3 13
9 16 13 18
Turnovers: EMU 16, ISU 24 Blocked Shots: EMU 1, ISU 2 Steals: EMU 14, ISU 9 Field Goal Pct.: EMU .365, ISU .478 3PT Field Goal Pct.: EMU .273, ISU .467 Free Throw Pct.: EMU .571, ISU .778
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
28 21
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A 2 1 6 4 4 0 0 17 56 65
TP 13 20 17 1 5 9 0 65
MIN 34 31 39 40 40 15 1 200
Box scores 10-12 GAME 10 • Dec. 17, 2017 • Calihan Hall • Detroit, Mich.
GAME 11 • Dec. 20, 2017 • Convocation Center • Ypsilanti, Mich.
Eastern Michigan
78
Detroit Mercy
76
Longwood
44
Eastern Michigan
73
GAME 11 • Dec. 20, 2017 • Convocation Center • Ypsilanti, Mich.
Kent State
67
Eastern Michigan
60
DETROIT, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – A gritty effort saw the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team erase a 13-point deficit with three and a half minutes to play to knock of the University of Detroit Mercy, 7876, Sunday, Dec. 17, inside of Calihan Hall. It was EMU’s (3-7) 16th win after trailing by 10-or-more points since the 2009-10 season and its biggest comeback under Head Coach Fred Castro, as well as Eastern Michigan’s first road win since Nov. 29, 2016, a span of 17 games. A three-ball from Detroit Mercy’s Anja Marinkovic with 3:26 to go pushed the Titan lead to a game-high 13, but proved to be the last bucket of the game for UDM as the Eagles closed the contest on a 15-0 run. Clawing its way back, EMU tallied five steals and sank 5-of-8 shots to reclaim the lead, 77-76, on a free throw by senior Micah Robinson with 35 seconds remaining. It was EMU’s first lead since midway through the second quarter and proved to be the game-winning point as EMU hung on to knock off UDM. Defense was the difference for the Green and White, as Eastern Michigan held the edge in rebounding (43-39) and steals (19-5), while forcing Detroit Mercy (0-10) into a season-high 32 turnovers. EMU’s advantage on the glass led to a 14-5 lead in second chance points for the Eagles, while EMU also turned UDM’s miscues into 29 points. Eastern Michigan’s 19 steals were the most by the Eagles since they racked up the same amount against Western Michigan, March2, 2016. Detroit Mercy converted 43.1 percent (22-of-51) of its shots, while Eastern Michigan went 29-of-81 from the field and hit shots at a 35.8 percent clip. The Titans’ strong shooting carried beyond the arc, where UDM went 12-for-27. Despite knocking down just six triples, EMU found its stroke at the charity stripe, converting a season-best 82.4 percent of its attempts. Meanwhile, UDM finished 20-of-29 from the line, including just 8-of-15 in the second half. Three double-digit efforts led EMU in the comeback win, with Robinson pouring in a season-high 19 points to pace the Green and White. Fellow senior Sasha Dailey added 18 points in a strong all-around performance, chipping in a season-high six steals and six rebounds along with two assists. Her six swipes put Dailey over the 200-steal mark for her career Redshirt junior Danielle Minott, who scored nine of her career-high 13 points in the second half, added seven boards, five steals, and three assists in a stat-stuffing showing. Starting out the game just 1-of-6 from the field EMU fell behind by as many as nine before finding its shooting stroke. The Eagles closed the opening period on a 16-7 run in which the Green and White held the Titans scoreless for more than four minutes to even the score at 18 after 10 minutes of action. Fouls piled up quickly for Eastern in the second, as UDM found itself in the bonus less than two minutes into the quarter. Converting 50 percent of its shots from the field, the Eagles and Titans traded buckets until seven free throws and three triples allowed Detroit Mercy to pull away 40-38 into the break. Robinson led all scorers at the half, posting a 12-point effort on a perfect 5-for-5 shooting that included a pair of three-pointers. Dailey added nine points and a team-high five rebounds, while the Titans were paced by Lola Ristovski’s team-high nine points. Detroit Mercy pushed its advantage to double digits, 48-38, behind an 8-0 run to begin the second half, but Eastern Michigan battled back. Freshman RayJon Harris’ (Euclid, Ohio-Euclid) capped an 11-3 run for the Green and White with a three-point play on an offensive rebound. Ripping away the board, Harris sank the hoop and drew the harm, knocking down the free throw to cut UDM’s lead to 54-51 late in the third. Behind by nine, 65-56, to start the fourth quarter, the Eagles saw the deficit grow to a game-high 13 with 3:26 ticks left on the clock before fighting back. Aided by seven UDM miscues in the final three minutes, EMU doubled up the Titans in the final stanza, 22-11, to outlast Detroit Mercy, 78-76.
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team wrapped up the nonconference portion of its slate with a convincing 73-44 victory over Longwood University Wednesday, Dec. 20, inside the Convocation Center. The Eagles (4-7) defeated the Lancers (2-7) in the Green and White’s first home contest in 37 days following an eight-game road trip. Freshman Courtnie Lewis had a career day on both sides of the ball, setting personal bests with 29 points and nine rebounds, including four on the offensive glass. Freshman Juanita Agosto netted a career-high 11 points, while adding four boards and a pair of steals. Senior Sasha Dailey contributed six points and a season-high seven thefts, while redshirt junior Emoni Jackson registered seven points and three boards. The Eagles also tallied 27 bench points, as 10 Eagles scored at least two points and 12 collected a rebound. The Eagles were the superior team offensively, shooting 40.7 percent from the field on 24-of-59 shooting, while the Lancers connected at a 36.7 percent clip (18-of-49). EMU out-rebounded Longwood, 44-30, and out-assisted the Lancers, 9-6. The Green and White also took advantage of Longwood’s foul trouble, making 21-of-31 attempts from the charity stripe. Lewis broke the scoreless tie with a three-point play just over 90 seconds into the game, while EMU’s defense held the Lancers scoreless for the opening 2:32 of the contest. Leading 5-4, backto-back layups from Agosto gave the Eagles a five-point lead and prompted Longwood Head Coach Bill Reinson to call a full timeout with 5:14 left in the first period. The Lancers moved within striking distance of EMU’s advantage, but the Eagles remained in front after one quarter, 12-11. After Longwood took its first lead of the game early in the second frame, Lewis scored eight unanswered points to give EMU a 20-13 edge, as the Lancers burned another full timeout with 6:11 to go in the first half. Ahead 20-16, the Eagles used a 10-3 run to build a commanding 30-19 lead with less than two minutes remaining in the second stanza. Ahead 30-23 coming out of the intermission, EMU took complete control of the contest, outscoring Longwood 24-11 in the third quarter. The Lancers trimmed the lead to six, but the Green and White responded with a 16-0 run lasting over five minutes to open up a 48-26 advantage with four minutes left in the third quarter. The Green and White led by as many as 23 in the third period and held a 54-34 lead heading into the fourth frame. Longwood made a pair of field goals to begin the final quarter, but once again EMU fought back with a 10-0 run to grab a 6438 lead with 6:59 to play in the contest. The Eagles were never complacent, closing out the game with an 8-2 run to defeat Longwood, 73-44 and improve to 3-0 at home this season.
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team nearly erased a pair of double-digit deficits, but fell in its Mid-American Conference opener to Kent State University, 67-60, Saturday, Dec. 30, inside the Convocation Center. The result was an exception to the Eagles’ (4-8, 0-1 MAC) recent dominance of the Golden Flashes (8-5, 1-0 MAC). EMU has won 11 of the last 14 meetings against Kent State, and nine of the last 11 contests held within the Convocation Center. Making her #MACtion debut, freshman Courtnie Lewis tallied 17 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Senior Sasha Dailey also scored 17 points, while leading the Green and White in rebounds, with a season-high eight, and steals (3). Redshirt junior Danielle Minott registered 12 points to go with four boards, and was one of five Eagles with at least two thefts. The Eagles shot 35.4 percent (23-of-65) from the floor, including a blistering 61.5 percent (8-of-13) clip in the third quarter, while the Golden Flashes connected on 24-of-57 field goal attempts for a 42.1 percent efficiency. EMU matched Kent State with 14 offensive rebounds, and out-swiped the visitors, 12-7.The Eagles also won the turnover battle, turning the Golden Flashes over 21 times, while committing just 14 themselves. It marked the seventh time this season, and the fifth straight, in which EMU has forced an opponent into 20-or-more miscues. EMU’s defense stymied Kent State early on, as the Green and White kept the Golden Flashes off the board for the opening 2:16 of the contest. Five different Eagles scored in the opening frame, but the Eagles trailed by 10, 21-11, after one quarter of play. Trailing 29-13, a resilient EMU squad fought back with a 14-1 run lasting over five and a half minutes to cut Kent State’s lead to 30-27 with 1:11 remaining in the second stanza. The Golden Flashes’ offense did not come close to matching its 60 percent clip from the opening quarter, failing to make a field goal during a 7:02 stretch. The Eagles took the momentum and a manageable 32-27 deficit into the locker room. The Green and White picked up where it left off to begin the second half, scoring the first six points of the third quarter to grab a 33-32 advantage, EMU’s first lead since going ahead 2-0 in the opening minute. Down 37-33, the Eagles replied with an 8-0 run to take a 41-37 lead with 4:10 to play in the third quarter. EMU led by as many as five, but the score was tied, 47-47, heading into the fourth quarter. At first glance, the Eagles’ momentum appeared to have run out, trailing by as many as 10 in the fourth quarter. However, the Green and White mounted another frantic comeback, using an 8-1 run to trim Kent State’s advantage to 63-60 with 16.5 seconds remaining in the final frame. This time, the Golden Flashes closed out the contest by making four free throws as EMU fell by seven points.
EMU JACKSON* DAILEY* AGOSTO* LEWIS* ROBINSON* SUAREZ EASLEY HUDSON MINOTT HARRIS Totals
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 3-8 0-1 2-2 7 6-18 1-5 5-6 6 1-7 0-2 0-0 6 3-13 1-5 0-0 2 6-11 2-3 5-6 3 2-2 0-0 0-0 0 1-5 0-0 0-0 5 1-4 0-0 0-0 2 5-12 2-6 1-2 7 1-1 0-0 1-1 1 29-81 6-22 14-17 43
A 0 2 0 1 2 0 2 0 3 0 10
TP 8 18 2 7 19 4 2 2 13 3 78
MIN 25 33 18 24 38 9 21 5 23 4 200
LW ODELL* GUIHON* ELLIS* ANTONENKO* SPRADLIN* RIPP BENNETT JONES ILANG ROUSE Totals
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB A TP MIN 2-5 1-2 0-0 5 1 5 29 1-3 0-0 2-4 0 2 4 15 5-14 1-6 2-3 2 1 13 40 4-10 0-0 1-2 5 0 9 25 0-0 0-0 0-0 2 0 0 20 0-4 0-3 0-0 1 0 0 18 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 1 0 7 3-7 0-2 0-2 1 1 6 19 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 3 3-4 0-0 1-2 7 0 7 24 18-49 2-13 6-13 30 6 44 200
KSU FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB STEPHENS* 7-14 3-4 0-0 12 KORINEK* 8-16 0-2 5-7 6 CROSS* 0-1 0-0 0-0 3 POOLE* 0-3 0-1 0-2 6 GOLDEN* 1-5 0-1 7-8 10 BARBER-SMITH 1-2 0-0 0-0 5 CARTER 6-15 1-3 3-8 3 BESS 1-1 0-0 0-0 1 JAMES 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Totals 24-57 4-11 15-25 49
A 2 3 4 1 5 0 1 0 0 16
TP 17 21 0 0 9 2 16 2 0 67
MIN 33 32 36 25 31 8 29 6 0+ 200
UDM TOBEL COHEN MARINKOVIC URBANICK ROBERTS MILLER RISTOVSKI WILLIAMS OATIS Totals
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 3-9 2-6 11-11 7 3-6 0-0 2-4 5 6-14 4-10 6-7 3 4-9 2-6 1-1 3 1-1 1-1 0-0 9 1-2 0-0 0-6 4 3-6 3-4 0-0 5 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 1-3 0-0 0-0 0 22-51 12-27 20-29 39
A 1 0 1 3 3 0 4 0 3 15
TP 19 8 22 11 3 2 9 0 2 76
MIN 35 29 29 32 24 18 18 5 10 200
EMU JACKSON* DAILEY* LEWIS* MINOTT* ROBINSON* SUAREZ AGOSTO EASLEY MITCHELL LEVINE CARDWELL HUDSON ENABULELE HARRIS Totals
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 3-6 0-1 1-3 3 2-11 0-3 2-2 3 10-17 3-6 6-6 9 1-7 1-4 1-2 4 0-1 0-1 0-0 2 0-1 0-1 2-4 2 5-6 0-0 1-2 4 2-4 0-1 1-2 5 1-2 0-1 0-0 0 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 0-3 0-0 4-6 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 3 0-0 0-0 3-4 4 24-59 4-17 21-31 44
EMU JACKSON* DAILEY* LEWIS* MINOTT* ROBINSON* SUAREZ AGOSTO EASLEY LEVINE CARDWELL HUDSON HARRIS Totals
A 3 4 2 3 2 1 4 2 0 0 3 0 9
TP 1 17 17 12 2 4 4 0 0 1 2 0 60
MIN 20 32 26 24 38 6 17 17 1 2 16 1 200
Eastern Michigan Detroit Mercy
18 18
20 18 22 25
22 11
Turnovers: EMU 17, UDM 32 Blocked Shots: EMU 1, UDM 3 Steals: EMU 19, UDM 5 Field Goal Pct.: EMU .358, UDM .431 3PT Field Goal Pct.: EMU .273, UDM .444 Free Throw Pct.: EMU .824, UDM .690
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78 76
Longwood Eastern Michigan
A 2 4 4 3 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9
11 12 11 10 — 44 12 18 24 19 — 73
Turnovers: LW 28, EMU 17 Blocked Shots: LW 2, EMU 4 Steals: LW 7, EMU 18 Field Goal Pct.: LW .367, EMU .407 3PT Field Goal Pct.: LW .154, EMU .211 Free Throw Pct.: LW .462, EMU .677
TP 7 6 29 4 0 2 11 5 2 0 4 0 0 3 73
MIN 19 23 28 19 29 10 19 14 3 6 11 4 7 8 200
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 0-2 0-1 1-4 2 8-21 0-5 1-1 8 5-12 1-5 6-7 4 5-16 1-5 1-4 4 0-4 0-2 2-2 3 2-2 0-0 0-0 0 2-3 0-0 0-2 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 3 0-2 0-2 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 1-2 0 1-3 0-0 0-3 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 23-65 2-20 12-25 36
Kent State Eastern Michigan
21 11
11 15 16 20
20 13
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67 60
Turnovers: KSU 21, EMU 14 Blocked Shots: KSU 4, EMU 2 Steals: KSU 7, EMU 12 Field Goal Pct.: KSU .421, EMU .354 3PT Field Goal Pct.: KSU .364, EMU .100 Free Throw Pct.: KSU .600, EMU .480
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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Box scores 13-15 GAME 13 • Jan. 3, 2018 • Stroh Center • Bowling Green, Ohio
Eastern Michigan
54
Bowling Green
52
GAME 14 • Jan. 6, 2018 • Convocation Center • Ypsilanti, Mich.
Toledo
57
Eastern Michigan
70
GAME 15 • Jan. 10, 2018 • M.A.C. Center • Kent, Ohio
Eastern Michigan
69
Kent State
76
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) – A tip-in with less than a second to go by redshirt junior Emoni Jackson lifted the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team to a 54-52 win over Bowling Green State University Wednesday night, Jan. 3, inside the Stroh Center. The Eagles (5-8, 1-1 MAC) erased a 13-point deficit to walk away with their first win in the Stroh Center since 2005. Neither team shot the ball particularly well, but Eastern Michigan’s strong performance at the charity stripe led the Green and White to the win. EMU converted 31.5 percent of its shots and 4-of-13 attempts from distance, while BGSU (8-5, 0-2 MAC) finished 17-of-53 from the floor. At the stripe, the Falcons went 10-for-15, while the Eagles knocked down 16-of-22 free throw attempts. On the defensive end, Eastern tallied 14 steals and forced Bowling Green to commit 25 turnovers. Three Eagles registered three thefts each, while seven different players recorded at least one. Redshirt junior Danielle Minott turned in a career-high 19 points to go along with two rebounds, three steals, and an assist. Senior Sasha Dailey continued to work her way towards the 1,000-point club with a 15-point performance, while freshman Courtnie Lewis and Jackson added eight and seven points, respectively. A back-and-forth game early, Bowling Green caught fire from beyond the arc, knocking down 4-of-6 triples to take a 22-14 lead into the second period. BGSU’s long range shooting erased a five point EMU lead and disrupted Eastern Michigan’s rhythm offensively. The shooting woes carried into the second quarter, as the Eagles began the period 0-for-6 from the floor. Five free throws kept the Green and White in striking distance though, making it a 10-point, 2919, game at the media timeout. With EMU’s defense tightening up, BGSU’s offense stalled, only managing points from the free throw line over the final five minute of the half. Meanwhile, Minott knocked down a triple and Lewis added freebies from the line to cut the Falcons’ lead to seven, 31-24, at the break. Minott and Dailey led the Eagles comeback out of halftime, combining for 13 points over the first seven minutes of the half. Dailey got things going with a triple, before Minott chipped in from the free throw line. Then, a Dailey three-ball was followed by Minott’s second trey of the day, putting Eastern Michigan in front by one. With all of the momentum in their favor, Dailey drove to the hoop for a lay-in to extend EMU’s lead to three, 39-36, and force a BGSU timeout. The break proved to be timely for Bowling Green, as the Falcons capped an 8-1 run with a three-pointer at the buzzer to take a 44-40 advantage into the final period. A Lewis layup with 5:30 to play tied the score at 47, setting up Eastern Michigan’s late game heroics. Dailey rattled off five points over the next three and a half minutes to give EMU a 52-49 lead with 1:50 left on the clock. An offensive rebound was kicked out to the wing where Bowling Green’s Haley Puk knotted the score back up at 52 with 28 seconds on the clock. Running the last play of the game, Minott’s jumper missed the mark and Lewis’ put-back caught the back iron. Leaping up in the middle of the lane, Jackson tipped in the shot with four tenths of a second left. With EMU in the lead 54-52, BGSU could not get a shot off, sealing the two-point win for the Eagles.
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team won for the fourth time in five games, defeating the University of Toledo, 70-57, Saturday, Jan 6, inside the Convocation Center The Eagles’ (6-8, 2-1 MAC) convincing 13-point win over the Rockets (9-5, 1-2 MAC) is the Green and White’s first Mid-American Conference victory inside the Convocation Center since Jan. 25, 2017, snapping a six-game skid, and its first win over the Rockets since Feb. 24, 2016. The result also gives EMU consecutive MAC wins for the first time since March 7-9, 2016. Senior Sasha Dailey led the Green and White with a season-high 20 points, and became the 22nd Eagle in program history to score 1,000 career points. Redshirt junior Danielle Minott tallied 15 points and a team-high four steals, while freshman Courtnie Lewis added 12 points, three rebounds, and one theft. Redshirt junior Emoni Jackson contributed eight points and pulled down a teamleading six boards, while redshirt freshman Corrione Cardwell and freshman Autumn Hudson added five boards apiece. EMU’s offense was consistent throughout the contest, shooting 46.3 percent on 25-of-54 field goal attempts, including 6-of-14 from beyond the arc, while Toledo converted 38.2 percent (21-of-55) of its shots. The Eagles also finished 14-of-17 from the charity stripe, while the Rockets went 11-of-19 from the line. Defensively, the Green and White captured 10 steals, forcing Toledo to commit 17 turnovers. A balanced roster saw 10 Eagles record at least one rebound and five tally at least one takeaway. Trailing 4-2, the Green and White fought back with a 9-2 run lasting over three minutes to grab an 11-6 advantage with 2:36 remaining in the opening period. The Eagles capitalized on the Rockets’ poor ball control, scoring seven points off seven Toledo turnovers en route to a 15-10 lead after one quarter of play. Shortly after a Lewis three-pointer gave EMU a 20-18 lead, Dailey drove to the basket and drew a shooting foul with 6:19 to go in the second quarter. The Toledo, Ohio, native then sank her next free throw attempt to reach the 1,000-point plateau. The free throws were part of a 7-0 EMU run that put the Eagles ahead, 24-18, near the halfway point of the second frame. After Toledo scored five unanswered points to trim the Eagles’ lead to one, the Green and White replied with a 12-0 run to take a commanding 36-23 lead with 15 seconds to play in the opening half. The Eagles, fresh off a thrilling come-from-behind road win against Bowling Green State University, Jan. 3, were not about to surrender their double-digit halftime lead. Dailey knocked down a three-pointer from the top of the key before connecting on a midrange jumper to give EMU a 52-38 lead with 50 seconds to go in the third period. The Eagles outscored Toledo in the third period, 16-15, and led the Rockets after three quarters, 52-40. EMU added to its lead in the final frame, as Minott’s corner three gave the Green and White a 57-40 advantage with 8:11 left in regulation. The game’s pace slowed down considerably as both teams reached the bonus, but the Eagles double-digit lead remained intact as EMU knocked off Toledo, 70-57.
KENT, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) – Fouls piled up as four players fouled out for the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team in a tight one against Kent State University at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center Wednesday, Jan. 10. EMU (6-9, 2-2 MAC) was whistled for 32 fouls to KSU’s (9-7, 2-2 MAC) 19, as the Golden Flashes’ free throws proved to be the difference in a 76-69 setback for the Eagles. The Eagles held the edge offensively, knocking down 23of-58 of their shots for a 39.7 percent clip, compared to the Golden Flashes 21-of-55 (38.2 percent) showing from the field. EMU also hit six triples to KSU’s five, but free throw shooting proved to be the difference. Kent State went 27of-31 from the stripe, while Eastern Michigan was 17-of-25 at the line. A trio of double-digit scoring performances led the Green and White’s attack. Freshman Courtnie Lewis scored a team-high 19 points, with redshirt juniors Emoni Jackson and Danielle Minott added 11 and 10 points, respectively. Jackson also paced the Eagles on the glass, grabbing a teambest five rebounds. Eastern Michigan shook off a sluggish start in which it opened the contest just 1-for-9, closing the first quarter hitting five of its last seven shots. Minott paced the effort, scoring eight points in the opening period, including a three-pointer at the buzzer to cut Kent State’s lead to three, 18-15. The Eagles began the second quarter with a 9-0 run over the first two and a half minutes to take a 21-18 lead and force KSU Head Coach Todd Starkey to call a timeout. Out of the break, Kent State cut into Eastern Michigan’s lead, but EMU stymied KSU down the stretch. The Eagles closed out the half on a 9-3 run with the Golden Flashes’ trio of points coming at the free throw line to take a 34-27 edge into halftime. Eastern struggled at the restart, beginning the second half 3-for-10 from the floor, allowing Kent State to erase EMU’s lead. KSU retook the lead, 47-44, on a three-ball with less than two minutes to play. It was the first lead of the game for the Golden Flashes since the eight-minute mark in the second quarter. The lead was short lived for KSU as Jackson drained a triple for EMU, but a three-point play even the score at 49 into the final stanza. Fouls kept the Eagles from gaining any momentum in the fourth quarter as EMU saw Minott, Jackson, freshman Corrione Cardwell, and senior Sasha Dailey foul out over the final 10 minutes. KSU made EMU pay for its foul troubles, closing out the game 13-of-14 from the line in the final period to hold off Eastern Michigan, 76-69.
EMU JACKSON* DAILEY* LEWIS* CARDWELL* MINOTT* SUAREZ AGOSTO EASLEY LEVINE HUDSON HARRIS Totals
UT FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB ST-FORT* 0-0 0-0 0-2 2 MCINTYRE* 9-16 0-0 7-10 11 ROKKANEN* 0-5 0-2 0-0 1 BOYD* 2-6 0-0 2-4 9 BRAVO-HARRIOTT* 4-12 1-8 2-3 2 CUNNINGHAM 2-5 2-2 0-0 1 SANTUCCI 2-4 1-2 0-0 5 BEACHAM 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 RASMUSSEN 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 WOODY 2-6 0-3 0-0 0 Totals 21-55 4-17 11-19 37
A 1 1 0 5 0 0 3 0 0 2 12
TP 0 25 0 6 11 6 5 0 0 4 57
MIN 9 37 15 34 37 13 27 2 1 25 200
EMU JACKSON* DAILEY* LEWIS* CARDWELL* MINOTT* SUAREZ AGOSTO EASLEY LEVINE HUDSON ROBINSON Totals
A 0 3 0 4 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 12
TP 8 20 12 0 15 2 1 2 3 4 3 70
MIN 22 32 20 28 25 9 14 20 4 18 8 200
EMU JACKSON* DAILEY* LEWIS* CARDWELL* MINOTT* SUAREZ AGOSTO EASLEY HUDSON ENABULELE HARRIS ROBINSON Totals
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 3-7 1-1 4-4 5 3-7 2-4 0-2 3 6-14 2-6 5-6 4 3-5 0-0 2-4 0 3-8 1-4 3-4 4 2-5 0-3 0-0 2 0-2 0-0 0-0 3 0-2 0-0 2-2 2 2-4 0-0 1-2 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1-4 0-1 0-1 2 23-58 6-19 17-25 29
A 0 3 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 10
TP 11 8 19 8 10 4 0 2 5 0 0 2 69
MIN 18 32 31 22 20 21 10 11 13 2 2 18 200
KSU STEPHENS* KORINEK* CROSS* POOLE* GOLDEN* TOLES SMITH CARTER BESS Totals
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 5-10 0-3 7-8 6 3-12 0-2 17-19 13 8-13 3-6 5-6 2 2-11 2-5 0-0 5 3-5 0-1 0-0 5 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-3 0-0 0-0 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 21-55 5-17 29-33 41
A 2 5 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 12
TP 17 23 24 6 6 0 0 0 0 76
MIN 34 40 39 34 28 2 4 17 2 200
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 3-4 0-0 1-2 7 5-17 2-5 3-4 2 2-6 0-1 4-4 2 1-5 0-0 1-2 3 5-15 2-6 7-8 2 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0-2 0-0 0-0 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 3 0-2 0-1 0-0 0 1-2 0-0 0-2 8 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 17-54 4-13 16-22 34
A 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 5
TP 7 15 8 3 19 0 0 0 0 2 0 54
MIN 17 30 21 33 29 7 14 20 7 18 4 200
BGSU FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB CECIL* 4-11 1-2 2-4 6 PUK* 2-2 1-1 3-4 4 UECKER* 0-4 0-0 0-0 0 LAMBERT* 0-8 0-6 0-0 4 SANTORO* 4-9 1-3 3-3 13 WILLIAMS 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 PARKER 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 THOMPSON 6-13 5-7 1-2 2 GLOWNIAK 1-5 0-1 1-2 3 THOMPSON 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 PERRY, ANGELA - 0-0 0-0 0-1 Totals 17-53 8-20 10-15 41
A 4 0 0 1 4 1 0 3 4 0 1 9
TP 11 8 0 0 12 0 0 18 3 0 0 52
MIN 34 14 13 39 35 2 2 27 20 10 4 200
Eastern Michigan Bowling Green
14 22
10 16 9 13
14 8
Turnovers: EMU 17, BGSU 25 Blocked Shots: EMU 2, BGSU4 Steals: EMU 14. BGSU 6 Field Goal Pct.: EMU .315, BGSU .321 3PT Field Goal Pct.: EMU .308, BGSU .400 Free Throw Pct.: EMU .727, BGSU .667
78
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54 52
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 4-6 0-0 0-0 6 6-14 2-4 6-6 3 4-9 2-2 2-2 3 0-3 0-1 0-0 5 5-9 1-5 4-4 2 1-3 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0-0 1-2 1 1-3 0-0 0-0 1 1-2 1-2 0-0 0 2-4 0-0 0-1 5 1-1 0-0 1-2 2 25-54 6-14 17-17 32
Toledo Eastern Michigan
10 15 15 17 — 57 15 21 16 18 — 70
Turnovers: EMU 11, UT 17 Blocked Shots: EMU 3, UT 5 Steals: EMU 10, UT 3 Field Goal Pct.: EMU .463, UT .382 3PT Field Goal Pct.: EMU .429, UT .235 Free Throw Pct.: EMU .824, UT .579
Eastern Michigan Kent State
15 18
19 15 9 22
Turnovers: EMU 11, KSU 13 Blocked Shots: EMU 0, KSU 1 Steals: EMU 8, KSU 2 Field Goal Pct.: EMU .397, KSU .382 3PT Field Goal Pct.: EMU .316, KSU .294 Free Throw Pct.: EMU .680, KSU .879
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
20 27
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69 76
Box scores 16-18 GAME 16 • Jan. 13, 2018 • Millett Hall • Oxford, Ohio
GAME 17 • Jan. 17, 2018 • Convocation Center • Ypsilanti, Mich.
Eastern Michigan
74
Miami
59
Western Michigan
67
Eastern Michigan
69
GAME 18 • Jan. 20, 2018 • NIU Convocation Center • DeKalb, Ill.
Eastern Michigan
83
Northern Illinois
76
OXFORD, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) – An offensive outburst by the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team fueled the Eagles (7-9, 3-2 MAC) to a Mid-American Conference road win over Miami University Saturday inside Millett Hall, Jan. 13. EMU built on a seven-point halftime lead with hot shooting in the second half to cruise to a 74-59 victory. As a team, the Eagles won both the offensive and defensive battles. EMU shot a blistering 49.2 percent from the field, finishing the day 31-of-63 from the floor and 7-of-13 from long range. Meanwhile, Miami converted at a 39.0 percent clip, while going 6-for-20 from beyond the arc. On the glass, the Green and White owned a 43-29 edge, including 15 offensive rebounds. The Eagles also registered 11 steals, with three players picking up at least two, and dished out 12 assists. Redshirt freshman Corrione Cardwell tallied a career-best and game-high five helpers in her fourth straight start. Redshirt junior Danielle Minott and freshman Juanita Agosto turned in career days to lead the Eagles to the win. Minott went off for a career-best 21 points on 9-of-14 shooting, including 3-of-3 from deep. The Miami, Fla. also added four steals and three assists. Agosto was exceptional off the bench, chipping in 10 points and a career-best eight rebounds. Also reaching double figures for the Eagles were senior Sasha Dailey and freshman Courtnie Lewis who finished with 14 and 10 points, respectively. Strong shooting by both sides made for a high scoring opening period. Eastern Michigan was hot out of the gate, breaking out to a six-point lead before Miami found its stroke. A two-minute scoring drought for the Eagles paired with six straight buckets for the RedHawks turned the table, putting MU up, 19-13, with two minutes to go in the frame. Offense’s cooled off from there, as a swipe led to a pair of free throws by Dailey to make it 22-18 Miami after 10 minutes of play. Miami’s offense slowed in the second quarter, in large part to Eastern’s ability to switch up things on the defensive end. EMU held MU to just 25.0 percent shooting the period, while converting shots at a 55.6 clip itself. The Eagles outscored the RedHawks 23-12 in the quarter as Minott and Agosto chipped in six points apiece to take a 41-34 edge into the break. Four turnovers over the first three minutes of the second half allowed Miami to cut Eastern Michigan’s advantage to six, 46-40, forcing an EMU timeout. MU mustered just seven points over a seven-minute span, while EMU kept rolling, taking a 60-47 lead into the final stanza and never looking back.
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – In an overtime thriller, the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team defeated Western Michigan University, 69-67, Wednesday, Jan. 17, inside the Convocation Center. Winners of four of their last five contests, the Eagles (8-9, 4-2 MAC) bucked the Broncos (10-8, 3-3 MAC) in a back-and-forth affair featuring 11 ties and 11 lead changes. Moving to 4-2 in Mid-American Conference play, Eastern Michigan is off to its best league start since 2011-12 when EMU also began #MACtion 4-2. Redshirt junior Danielle Minott scored a career-high 29 points on 9-of20 shooting, setting a personal best with six triples. Senior Sasha Dailey added 16 points, seven rebounds, and was one of four Eagles with at least two assists. Redshirt junior Emoni Jackson recorded the Eagles’ first doubledouble of the campaign, tallying 13 points and a team-high 15 rebounds, seven of which came on the offensive glass. EMU shot 35.2 percent (25-of-71) from the floor, connecting on a seasonbest nine three-pointers. The Eagles pulled down 53 rebounds compared to WMU’s total of 38, as the Green and White turned 27 offensive boards into 31 second-chance points. Down by three in the early stages, the Eagles responded with an 8-2 run lasting over four minutes to grab an 8-5 lead with 4:31 left in the opening period. After WMU knotted the score at 13, Minott connected on a long two before sophomore Nailah Mitchell split a pair of free throws to give EMU a 16-13 advantage after one quarter of play. A corner three from Minott put the Green and White in front, 19-13, with 8:54 to go in the second stanza. After falling behind 33-24, EMU closed out the first half on a 9-2 run and took a manageable 35-33 deficit into the intermission. The Eagles picked up where they left off to begin the second half, as Dailey’s triple put EMU back in front, 36-35, 25 seconds into the third quarter. Leading 42-40, Minott’s corner three, her career-high sixth of the contest, gave the Green and White a five-point cushion with 6:43 to go in the third frame. EMU continued to dominate from beyond the arc, with Dailey converting a corner three of her own to extend the Eagles’ lead to 49-42, prompting the Broncos to call a 30-second timeout with 5:37 left in the third quarter. The Green and White suddenly went through a cold spell as they found themselves behind, 53-52, heading into the fourth period. The two teams matched each other basket-for-basket throughout the fourth quarter, and remained deadlocked at 60 with under four minutes left in regulation. A Jackson three-ball gave the Eagles a 63-60 advantage with 3:26 to go in the period, but the Broncos trimmed the lead to just one with 1:27 to go in regulation. WMU had a golden opportunity to take the lead after drawing a two-shot foul with 3.1 seconds to go in the fourth quarter, but converted just the frontend to tie the score at 63. Redshirt freshman Corrione Cardwell eventually gained control of the rebound on the second shot, allowing head coach Fred Castro to call a full timeout with 1.3 seconds remaining in regulation. However, the Eagles were unable to get a shot off as the game went to overtime. The Broncos made a jumper to begin the extra session, but Jackson split a pair of free throws before Dailey hit a layup as the Eagles re-captured the lead, 66-65, with 2:23 to go in overtime. Trailing 67-66, Dailey connected on another layup to give EMU a 68-67 edge with 1:21 remaining. After the Eagles got a defensive stop, Dailey missed a layup on the ensuing offensive possession, but Minott grabbed the rebound and drew a two-shot foul with 19.1 seconds on the clock. Minott made the front end of the pair to extend EMU’s lead to 69-67. On WMU’s final offensive series, the Broncos missed a jumper shortly before time expired as the Eagles held on for a two-point victory.
DEKALB, Ill. (EMUEagles.com) – A strong second half fueled the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team to an 83-76 Mid-American Conference road victory over Northern Illinois University Saturday, Jan. 20, inside NIU’s Convocation Center. The win was the third straight for the Green and White, giving EMU its first three-game win streak since winning five in-a-row, Feb. 6-24, 2016. The Eagles shot a whopping 48.5 percent from the field, converting on 32-of-66 shots, while also going 8-for17 from three-point range. On the flip side, the Huskies finished the day 27-of-62 (43.5 percent) and 8-of-22 from deep. Senior Sasha Dailey led EMU’s offense, turning in a teamhigh 19 points, as four Eagles hit double figure scoring. Redshirt junior Emoni Jackson turned in her second consecutive double-double, going for 13 points and 14 rebounds. Fellow redshirt junior Danielle Minott added 15 points, six boards, and three steals, while freshman Courtnie Lewis chipped in 18 points. Eastern Michigan struck first on a redshirt freshman Corrione Cardwell swipe-and-score, but an 11-2 run by NIU allowed the Huskies to take a seven-point edge into the media timeout just over halfway into the period. Following the pause in action, the Eagles chipped away at the deficit, eventually regaining the lead, 22-21, late, before a banked in three at the buzzer gave the Huskies a 24-22 lead after one quarter. The Green and White offense came out hot in the second frame, as Lewis and Minott drained three-balls to put Eastern in front, 28-24. EMU extended its lead to as many as seven, before cooling off and taking a 37-35 advantage into halftime. There was no shortage of scoring the third quarter, as EMU put up 31 points, its most in a quarter this season. The Eagles went 13-of-15 from the field, sinking a trio of three-pointers, while the Huskies put up 27 points in frame. EMU’s offensive outburst was capped by a Dailey layup just before the buzzer, putting Eastern up 68-62 into the final stanza. Eastern Michigan stretched its lead to as many as 10 in the fourth, but Northern Illinois battled back within striking distance down the stretch, cutting EMU’s lead to five. With the Huskies making it a two-possession game, Dailey and Minott took over, hitting clutch buckets and crucial free throws to allow the Eagles to escape with an 83-76 victory.
EMU JACKSON* DAILEY* LEWIS* CARDWELL* MINOTT* SUAREZ AGOSTO EASLEY MITCHELL HUDSON ENABULELE HARRIS ROBINSON Totals
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 3-3 0-0 1-1 6 5-10 2-4 2-2 4 4-8 2-3 0-0 2 2-6 0-0 0-0 0 9-14 3-3 0-0 4 0-3 0-0 0-0 0 5-10 0-0 0-1 8 2-3 0-1 0-0 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0-2 0-0 0-0 5 1-1 0-0 2-2 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-3 0-2 0-0 1 31-63 7-13 5-6 43
A TP MIN 0 7 21 1 14 19 0 10 22 5 4 31 3 21 30 0 0 7 1 10 20 0 4 18 0 0 2 0 0 8 0 4 11 0 0 2 0 0 9 12 74 200
WMU MOBLEY* WALKER* WIMBY* SMITH* MCCANE* FARKIC REED MILLER WALKER BROOKS HILL VANZANTEN Totals
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 6-12 0-0 9-12 10 2-7 0-1 3-4 5 3-7 0-1 0-0 2 0-3 0-3 0-0 1 0-4 0-4 0-0 0 1-3 0-1 6-6 2 0-2 0-2 0-0 0 4-5 3-4 0-0 3 2-6 1-4 1-2 2 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 3-6 1-1 1-2 7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 21-56 5-22 20-26 38
A 1 1 5 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 14
TP 21 7 6 0 0 8 0 11 6 0 8 0 67
MIN 30 25 26 13 17 18 12 28 22 7 25 2 200
EMU JACKSON* DAILEY* LEWIS* CARDWELL* MINOTT* SUAREZ AGOSTO EASLEY HUDSON ENABULELE ROBINSON Totals
MIA KLUESNER* MCCOY* DICKERSON* BROWN* PURVIS* SCHMITZ REID MCDONAGH GALLOWAY Totals
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 5-9 0-0 1-4 2 8-14 1-3 0-0 5 7-17 5-12 4-4 2 1-4 0-1 0-0 2 0-6 0-4 0-0 2 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 1-3 0-0 0-0 4 0-2 0-0 2-2 2 1-3 0-0 0-2 0 23-59 6-20 7-12 29
A TP MIN 2 11 17 2 17 35 1 23 38 2 2 26 0 0 28 1 0 2 0 2 18 2 2 20 2 0 16 11 59 200
EMU JACKSON* HUDSON* DAILEY* CARDWELL* MINOTT* SUAREZ AGOSTO MITCHELL ENABULELE HARRIS ROBINSON Totals
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 5-11 1-2 2-4 15 1-3 0-0 0-0 5 6-20 2-5 2-2 7 1-5 0-1 0-0 3 9-20 6-11 5-6 7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-2 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0-0 0-2 0 1-4 0-0 1-6 4 1-3 0-0 0-0 1 1-3 0-1 0-0 4 25-71 9-20 10-20 53
A 2 1 2 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 13
TP 13 2 16 2 29 0 0 0 3 2 2 69
MIN 40 23 39 27 40 4 10 4 20 1 17 200
Eastern Michigan Miami
18 23 19 14 — 54 22 12 13 12 — 59
Turnovers: EMU 19, MIA 16 Blocked Shots: EMU 3, MIA 4 Steals: EMU 11, MIA 8 Field Goal Pct.: EMU .492, MIA .390 3PT Field Goal Pct.: EMU .538, MIA .300 Free Throw Pct.: EMU .833, MIA .583
Western Michigan Eastern Michigan
13 16
22 18 17 19
10 11
Turnovers: EMU 10, WMU 12 Blocked Shots: EMU 5, WMU 6 Steals: EMU 4, WMU 3 Field Goal Pct.: EMU .352, WMU .375 3PT Field Goal Pct.: EMU .450, WMU .227 Free Throw Pct.: EMU .500, WMU .769
4 6
— 67 — 69
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 6-12 0-0 1-2 14 8-13 0-1 3-3 3 7-16 4-10 0-2 4 1-1 0-0 0-0 1 5-11 1-3 4-5 6 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 1-4 0-0 0-0 2 1-3 1-1 2-2 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 3-5 2-2 1-2 1 32-66 8-17 11-16 37
A 0 3 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 10
TP 13 19 18 2 15 0 2 5 0 0 9 83
MIN 26 33 31 14 35 6 11 17 2 2 23 200
NIU FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB SMITH* 6-17 1-1 3-7 8 MAY* 3-5 0-1 2-2 8 WOODS* 10-21 3-11 8-9 7 VOIGT* 1-7 0-3 0-0 4 CASTRO* 5-7 4-5 0-0 1 NIKITINAITE 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 BLACKWELL 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 WOOLLACOTT 2-4 0-0 1-2 3 Totals 27-62 8-22 14-20 37
A 0 1 5 4 2 1 1 0 14
TP 16 8 31 2 14 0 0 5 76
MIN 28 35 40 35 31 14 3 14 200
Eastern Michigan Northern Illinois
22 24
15 31 11 27
15 14
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83 76
Turnovers: EMU 9, NIU 13 Blocked Shots: EMU 2, NIU 1 Steals: EMU 7, NIU 3 Field Goal Pct.: EMU .485, NIU .435 3PT Field Goal Pct.: EMU .471, NIU .364 Free Throw Pct.: EMU .688, NIU .700
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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Box scores 19-21 GAME 19 • Jan. 24, 2018 • Convocation Center • Ypsilanti, Mich.
Miami
73
Eastern Michigan
69
GAME 20 • Jan. 27, 2018 • Alumni Arena • Buffalo, N.Y.
GAME 21 • Feb. 3, 2018 • Convocation Center • Ypsilanti, Mich.
Eastern Michigan
92
Buffalo
97
Central Michigan
95
Eastern Michigan
72
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team saw its three-game win streak come to an end against Miami University Wednesday, Jan. 24, inside the Convocation Center. The Eagles (9-10, 5-3 MAC) led the RedHawks (11-8, 3-5 MAC) by one with under a minute remaining in regulation, but MU used a slew of free throws down the stretch to hand EMU a 73-69 setback. Senior Sasha Dailey paced the Green and White with a season-best 26 points to go with four rebounds and two assists. Freshman Courtnie Lewis tallied 11 points, three boards, and a team-high three steals. Reigning Mid-American Conference West Division Player of the Week, redshirt junior Danielle Minott contributed 11 points and six rebounds, while fellow redshirt junior Emoni Jackson added four points to go with a team-leading 13 boards. It was Jackson’s third straight game with 10+ boards. EMU shot 43.8 percent from the floor, connecting on 28-of-64 field goal attempts, while MU finished at a 45 percent (27-of60) clip. The Eagles out-rebounded the RedHawks 37-31, and earned 44 points in the paint compared to MU’s total of 34. EMU led by as many as four in a back-and-forth opening period featuring two ties and five lead changes. Tied at 15, a mid-range jumper from Dailey put the Green and White back on top, 17-15, with 17 ticks left in the first frame. Trailing 23-17, EMU responded with an 8-2 run to level the score at 25 with 3:05 left in the second period. Even though the RedHawks failed to make a field goal for a stretch lasting nearly six minutes, the Eagles took a 32-25 deficit into the intermission. Down 36-29, Dailey split a pair of free throws before Minott made an uncontested layup to cut MU’s lead to 36-32, prompting the RedHawks to burn a full timeout with 6:48 left in the third quarter. The Eagles continued to chip away at the deficit, with a layup from Dailey eventually evening the score at 41 with 3:18 to go in the third stanza. Despite falling behind by as many as six early in the fourth, a three-point play by Dailey capped a 6-0 run to put the Eagles ahead, 58-57, with 4:57 left in the final frame. After MU grabbed a 68-66 lead, Lewis replied with a three-ball to give EMU a 69-68 edge with 56.2 seconds remaining in regulation. However, MU sophomore Lauren Dickerson sank four consecutive free throws as the RedHawks took a 72-69 lead with 16.8 seconds to play in the second half. The Eagles had the ball and a chance to tie the game with the shot clock turned off, but a three-point attempt fell short and the RedHawks came away with the defensive rebound. Dickerson hit another free throw as MU handed EMU its second defeat in seven contests this season inside the Convocation Center.
AMHERST, N.Y. (EMUEagles.com) – A three-pointer with 39 seconds left in regulation by redshirt junior Danielle Minott forced overtime between the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team and the Mid-American Conference East-leading University at Buffalo Saturday, Jan. 27, inside Alumni Arena. Minott’s clutch three was part of a record breaking performance in which the Miami, Fla. native rewrote the record book with a 44-point effort in a 97-92 setback for EMU. Minott’s 44 points are the most by an Eagle since former EMU great Tavelyn James netted 41 points against Northeastern, Nov. 11, 2011. Additionally, Minott scored the most points by a player in the MAC this season, and became just the fifth player in NCAA Division I women’s basketball to score 44-or-more. The Miami, Fla. native completed the game 14-of-29 from the floor, knocked down eight triples, and added five rebounds, three steals, and a block. Her eight three-pointers are the second-most in EMU history, as well as the most since Sydney Huntley sank eight against Central Michigan, Feb. 20, 2010. As a team, the Eagles shot at a 43.4 percent clip, converting 33-of76 attempts, including nine three-pointers. The Bulls were not far off, finishing 42.3 percent from the field and 7-of-18 from beyond the arc. Freshman Courtnie Lewis became the second Eagle to register a double-double this season, scoring 22 points and adding a career-high 11 rebounds, as the only other player to score in double figures for EMU. Graduate student Tiffany Suarez also added a career-high eight points. Behind Lewis’ double-double Eastern Michigan won the rebounding battle, 50-43. Redshirt junior Emoni Jackson chipped in nine rebounds, while freshman Juanita Agosto contributed a career-high tying eight boards. Minott scored EMU’s first five points, before Buffalo rattled off nine straight to take an 11-5 lead midway through the first period. Weathering the push by the Bulls, the Eagles battled back with a 10-4 run of their own, capped by a basket off an in-bounds by Minott to tie the score at 15. Neither team gained an advantage of more than four in the second period, as EMU and UB traded buckets over the first five minutes of the frame, leaving the Bulls in front, 29-28, at the media timeout. Despite holding Buffalo without a field goal for the final four minutes of the half, free throws allowed UB to keep pace and take a slim, 36-34, edge into the break. A sloppy start to the second half that included six turnovers and a five-minute scoring drought by the Eagles allowed the Bulls to gain their largest lead of the game, 48-40, with 4:53 to go in the period. Buffalo pushed its advantage to 10, but Minott and Eastern clawed back within three, 55-52. Minott knocked down a corner three and few free throws, while Lewis and Suarez added layups to bring the game within a possession. Entering the fourth quarter trailing by six, 60-54, a Minott jumper with 2:38 on the clock brought EMU within a bucket, 73-71. UB quickly responded with a three-ball on the other end, but Eastern used a 7-3 run capped by a Minott triple to even the score at 80 and force OT. In overtime, Eastern regained the lead, 89-88, on a jumper by Suarez, but followed the play up with a three minute scoring drought that allowed Buffalo to pull away. The Green and White made another push in the final minute, but UB converted free throws down the stretch to defeat EMU, 97-92.
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team could not keep up with Central Michigan University’s high-flying offense, falling in a 95-72 decision Saturday, Feb. 3 inside the Convocation Center. Looking to bounce back after a heartbreaking overtime loss at the University at Buffalo, the Eagles (9-12, 5-5 MAC) were unable to halt the Chippewas’ (18-3, 10-0 MAC) unbeaten start to Mid-American Conference play. Freshman Courtnie Lewis led the Green and White with 20 points and seven rebounds, reaching the 20-point mark for the third time this season. Redshirt junior and reigning MAC West Division Co-Player of the Week Danielle Minott recorded 17 points, five boards, and a team-high two steals. Senior Sasha Dailey tallied 10 points, one assist, and one swipe. EMU finished a respectable 46.8 percent from the floor, connecting on 29-of-62 field goal attempts, while CMU managed a 61.4 percent (35-of-57) efficiency. The Green and White pulled down 13 offensive rebounds leading to 17 second-chance points, and logged 20 bench points. Trailing 6-1 in the early stages, Lewis converted back-toback layups to cut the deficit to one with 5:58 remaining in the opening quarter. The Eagles held the Chippewas within striking distance for most of the frame, but trailed 19-14 after one period of play. The Green and White showed significant improvement on offense in the second quarter, going 53.8 percent (7-of13) from the field. Down by as many as 11 in the first half, the Eagles took a 36-28 deficit into the locker room. CMU’s offense proved to be too much in the third quarter, outscoring EMU 32-20 as the Eagles went behind, 68-48. The Green and White clawed its way back into the contest, at one stage going on a 6-0 run to cut the Chippewas’ lead to 82-68 with 2:40 to go in the fourth quarter. However, EMU could not string together another run, falling to CMU, 95-72.
MIA KLUESNER* MCCOY* DICKERSON* BROWN* REID* PURVIS MCDONAGH GALLOWAY Totals
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 5-10 0-0 0-0 2 6-13 2-3 5-6 7 11-24 4-9 7-8 6 1-2 0-1 0-0 3 2-7 0-0 1-1 7 0-2 0-1 0-0 1 2-2 0-0 0-0 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 27-60 6-14 13-15 31
EMU JACKSON* DAILEY* LEWIS* CARDWELL* MINOTT* SUAREZ AGOSTO EASLEY MITCHELL HUDSON ENABULELE Totals
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB A TP MIN 2-7 0-1 0-0 13 0 4 33 10-17 1-3 5-7 4 2 26 28 5-11 1-3 0-0 3 1 11 30 3-4 0-0 3-4 0 3 9 29 4-16 2-6 1-2 6 0 11 32 1-2 0-0 0-0 1 1 2 14 1-2 0-0 0-0 3 1 2 14 0-2 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 8 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 2 3 1-2 0-0 0-0 2 0 2 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 6 28-64 4-14 9-13 37 8 69 200
EMU JACKSON* DAILEY* LEWIS* CARDWELL* MINOTT* SUAREZ AGOSTO EASLEY MITCHELL HUDSON ENABULELE HARRIS Totals
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 2-6 0-1 0-0 9 2-7 1-2 1-2 4 9-16 0-2 4-6 11 1-4 0-0 2-2 2 14-29 8-17 8-11 5 3-6 0-2 2-2 3 2-4 0-0 0-2 8 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-3 0-0 0-0 2 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 33-76 9-24 17-25 51
A 0 3 3 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 11
TP 4 6 22 4 44 8 4 0 0 0 0 0 92
MIN 23 24 36 20 44 27 21 9 1 7 6 7 200
CMU MOORE* FROST* KELLY* HUDSON* BREEN* WATTERS SWARY KARASINSKI ROBINSON BIRD BUSSELL Totals
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 11-13 1-2 5-8 10 5-7 0-1 5-6 7 3-8 1-5 1-2 2 7-13 3-7 2-2 4 6-12 4-10 0-2 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 1-1 1-1 2-2 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 2-2 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 35-57 10-26 15-22 32
UB HEMPHILL* OURSLER* REID* UPS* DILLARD* HALL ONWUKA JONES SUCHAN MORRISON Totals
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 6-8 0-0 4-8 7 8-16 0-0 9-9 13 8-17 3-4 4-5 2 3-8 0-2 3-6 5 3-13 2-7 7-10 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 2-7 2-5 0-2 3 0-0 0-0 2-2 2 0-2 0-0 1-2 1 30-71 7-18 30-44 42
A 4 4 3 4 2 0 1 2 3 1 21
TP 16 25 23 9 15 0 0 6 2 1 97
MIN 30 42 44 34 35 1 3 18 10 8 200
EMU JACKSON DAILEY LEWIS CARDWELL MINOTT SUAREZ AGOSTO EASLEY MITCHELL HUDSON ENABULELE HARRIS ROBINSON Totals
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB A TP MIN 1-2 0-0 0-0 3 0 2 22 5-9 0-3 0-0 0 1 10 17 7-16 3-6 3-4 7 0 20 31 1-3 0-0 1-2 1 1 3 24 6-12 2-5 3-5 5 1 17 27 1-3 0-0 0-0 3 0 2 15 3-5 0-0 0-0 3 1 6 15 2-3 0-0 0-0 0 0 4 8 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 3 0 0 5 1-1 0-0 0-0 1 0 2 7 1-1 0-0 1-5 2 0 3 5 1-6 0-0 1-2 1 1 3 22 29-62 5-14 9-18 29 5 72 200
Miami Eastern Michigan
15 17 16 25 — 73 17 8 19 25 — 69
Turnovers: EMU 17, MIA 16 Blocked Shots: EMU 1, MIA 5 Steals: EMU 7, MIA 9 Field Goal Pct.: EMU .438, MIA .450 3PT Field Goal Pct.: EMU .286, MIA .429 Free Throw Pct.: EMU .692, MIA .867
80
A 0 0 5 1 1 0 1 0 8
TP 10 19 33 2 5 0 4 0 76
MIN 23 34 39 23 30 27 20 4 200
Eastern Michigan Buffalo
19 15 20 26 12 — 92 20 16 24 20 17 — 97
Turnovers: EMU 26, UB 17 Blocked Shots: EMU 3, UB 10 Steals: EMU 9, UB 16 Field Goal Pct.: EMU .434, UB .423 3PT Field Goal Pct.: EMU .375, UB .389 Free Throw Pct.: EMU .680, UB .682
Central Michigan Eastern Michigan
19 14
17 32 14 20
27 24
Turnovers: EMU 14, CMU 14 Blocked Shots: EMU 0, CMU 5 Steals: EMU 5, CMU 7 Field Goal Pct.: EMU .468, CMU .614 3PT Field Goal Pct.: EMU .357, CMU .385 Free Throw Pct.: EMU .500, CMU .682
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
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A 5 2 2 7 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 19
95 72
TP 28 15 8 19 16 0 0 5 0 4 0 95
MIN 37 38 38 38 36 2 3 2 1 2 3 200
Box scores 22-24 GAME 22 • Feb. 7, 2018 • Worthen Arena • Muncie, Ind.
GAME 23 • Feb. 11, 2018 • Convocation Center • Ypsilanti, Mich.
Eastern Michigan
85
Ball State
91
Akron
77
Eastern Michigan
65
GAME 24 • Feb. 14, 2018 • Convocation Center • Ypsilanti, Mich.
Ohio
58
Eastern Michigan
73
MUNCIE, Ind. (EMUEagles.com) – A career-high-tying performance by freshman Courtnie Lewis was not enough for the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team to overcome a short bench in a 91-85 defeat at Ball State University Wednesday, Feb. 7. The Green and White (9-13, 5-6 MAC) finished the day 35-fo78 from the field for its fifth straight game shooting above a 40.0 percent clip, while the Cardinals (19-4, 8-4 MAC) finished 30-of-61 from the floor for a 49.2 field goal percentage. EMU held the edge from beyond the arc, knocking down seven triples to BSU’s two, but Ball State went 27-of-32 at the charity stripe to hold off Eastern Michigan. Lewis led all scorers with a career-high 29 points, narrowly missing a double-double with nine rebounds. Three other Eagles reached double figures as redshirt junior Danielle Minott finished with 13 points and redshirt freshman Corrione Cardwell and senior Micah Robinson chipped in 12 apiece. Cardwell’s 12-point performance was a careerhigh, while she also registered three assists. Eastern Michigan came out strong, running out to a 5-0 lead before Ball State battled back to even the score at 14 with 3:50 to go in the first quarter. The Cardinals gained their first lead of the game with three and a half minutes to go, and expanded their advantage to seven, 29-22, behind a 9-1 run. Jackson cut the deficit to five, knocking down a baseline jumper just before the buzzer to leave the score, 29-24, in favor of BSU through one quarter. Just as they did in the first, the Eagles rattled off five straight points, capped by a Robinson triple to regain the lead, 31-29. A jumper spelled a three-minute scoring drought for the Cardinals and evened the score at 31. Trading buckets on both ends, the score was knotted at 39 with four minutes to go, until Eastern Michigan’s offense caught fire. EMU doubled up BSU, 10-5, to close the half behind five points by Lewis and a clutch three-point play by redshirt junior Lorraine Enabulele to take a five-point lead into the break. EMU saw its lead erased in a hurry as BSU used a 14-2 run over the first five minutes of the half to take a 58-51 lead. The Green and White turned the ball over six times and used two timeouts to try and slow the Cardinals, but could not get any closer than five as Ball State led 69-60 into the final period. In the fourth quarter, the Cardinals pushed their advantage to a game-high 11, 85-74, with 2:33 left to play. The Eagle defense tightened up from that point, forcing the Cardinals to get their points at the charity stripe down the stretch, but fouls piled up as the Eagles fell short, 91-85.
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team opened a two-game homestand with a 77-65 defeat to the University of Akron Sunday, Feb. 11, inside the Convocation Center. Trailing by as many as 17 in the fourth quarter, the Eagles (9-14 5-7 MAC) cut the deficit to five with 4:39 remaining in regulation, but their comeback bid was held off by the Zips (8-16, 2-11 MAC). EMU went 36.7 percent from the field on 22-of-60 shooting, converting 6-of-16 attempts from beyond the arc, while Akron finished 43.1 percent (28-of-65) from the floor. On the heels of a career-high 29-point performance at Ball State, Feb. 7, freshman Courtnie Lewis narrowly missed out on her fourth consecutive 20-point effort, pacing the Green and White with 19 points, while pulling down six rebounds. Making her return to the lineup, senior Sasha Dailey added 17 points and tied for the team lead with seven boards and three assists. Redshirt junior Danielle Minott contributed nine points, seven boards, three assists, and a team-high three swipes. After falling behind 4-0 in the early stages, Dailey’s corner three put the Eagles on the board with 6:54 to go in the opening quarter. Down 7-5, EMU fought back with a 5-0 run to grab a 10-7 lead with 3:24 remaining in the first frame. The Green and White remained in front, 14-11, after one quarter of play. EMU added to its lead early in the second quarter, as Lewis connected on a pair of triples to give the Eagles a 24-19 edge with six minutes left in the first half. Leading 26-22, momentum suddenly shifted Akron’s way as the Zips used an 18-4 run to build a 40-30 lead with 16 seconds remaining in the second period. Lewis knocked down a mid-range jumper with just over a second left in the half to trim the Eagles’ deficit to 40-32 heading into the intermission. Minott’s first triple of the contest cut Akron’s lead to 4237 with 7:59 to play in the third quarter. However, this was as close as the Eagles would get in the frame, as the Zips restored their double-digit cushion and led 56-45 after three quarters. The Green and White did not go away quietly, with Robinson converting on a four-point play to cut the Zips’ advantage to 62-49 with 7:10 left in regulation. In total, the Eagles went on a 9-0 run lasting nearly three minutes and trailed 62-57 with 4:39 to play. In the end, EMU’s comeback bid ran out of gas as the Eagles fell to the Zips, 77-65.
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team got back in the win column with a gritty come-from-behind, 73-58, victory in a Mid-American Conference cross-divisional clash against Ohio University Wednesday, Feb. 14, inside the Convocation Center. The Eagles (10-14, 6-7 MAC) snapped a five-game skid and ended a streak of 11 consecutive defeats in the month of February after earning a vital 15-point win over the Bobcats (1311, 7-6 MAC). Redshirt junior Danielle Minott eclipsed the 20-point plateau for the fourth time this season, leading all scorers with 24 points while adding nine rebounds and a team-high five assists. Senior Sasha Dailey recorded 19 points, four boards, three helpers, and a team-best three steals in 40 minutes of action. Freshman Courtnie Lewis tallied 14 points and 11 boards for her second double-double of the campaign. EMU was the superior team on both sides of the ball, shooting 45.2 percent from the floor on 28-of-62 field goal attempts, while the Bobcats finished at a 35.7 percent (20-of-56) clip. The Green and White turned 17 Ohio turnovers into 17 points and scored 36 points in the paint compared to the Bobcats’ total of 20. After Ohio started the contest on a 6-0 run, redshirt junior Lorraine Enabulele and Minott hit back-to-back buckets to cut the Eagles’ deficit to 6-4 with eight minutes remaining in the first quarter. The highlight of the opening frame came when Dailey knocked down a buzzer-beater from half-court as the Green and White took a manageable 23-17 deficit into the second quarter. EMU was in complete control throughout the second stanza, outscoring the Bobcats, 10-4. Ohio’s once high-flying offense suddenly went ice cold, making one field goal over the last 12:30 of the opening half. At one stage behind by as many as 10, the Eagles stormed back to knot the score at 27 going into the intermission behind their stout defensive effort. OU’s four-point frame were the fewest EMU has allowed in a quarter this season. The Bobcats opened the second half with a 12-3 run as the Eagles fell behind, 39-30, with 6:12 to play in the third quarter. However, the Green and White once again showed their resolve and replied with an 11-4 run to trim Ohio’s lead to 43-41 with 1:41 remaining in the period. Trailing 49-44, a long two-point basket from Lewis capped a 9-0 EMU run and gave the Eagles a 53-49 edge with 6:27 left in regulation. Lewis connected on her first triple of the night to give the Eagles a 58-52 lead, prompting a Bobcats’ 30-second timeout with 4:07 left to play. The stoppage failed to halt the Green and White’s momentum, as Minott’s three-point basket put the Eagles in front, 63-54, with 3:12 to go in the fourth quarter. EMU wrapped up the contest with a 20-6 run en route to a 73-58 win over Ohio.
EMU JACKSON* AGOSTO* LEWIS* CARDWELL* MINOTT* EASLEY MITCHELL ENABULELE ROBINSON Totals
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 3-7 0-0 2-2 7 0-5 0-0 0-0 8 12-20 2-4 3-3 9 6-10 0-2 0-2 3 5-21 3-11 0-0 4 1-2 0-0 2-2 3 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 3-3 0-0 1-1 2 5-9 2-3 0-2 1 35-78 7-20 8-12 41
A TP MIN 1 8 15 2 0 32 1 29 37 3 12 26 6 13 35 0 4 16 0 0 6 0 7 7 2 12 26 15 85 200
MIN 31 29 25 34 32 9 8 9 21 2 200
A TP MIN 0 10 31 0 2 13 4 15 26 0 6 25 3 5 28 5 3 30 0 8 29 0 0 5 0 9 13 12 58 200
A TP MIN 0 8 19 1 15 36 8 25 40 3 4 26 4 15 38 2 0 13 0 22 25 0 2 3 18 59 200
TP 15 4 7 27 6 2 0 2 12 2 77
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 3-9 1-5 3-4 5 0-1 0-0 2-2 6 6-10 0-0 3-8 5 2-7 2-7 0-0 3 2-6 1-4 0-0 4 1-5 0-3 1-2 4 3-14 2-9 0-0 3 0-1 0-1 0-0 2 3-3 3-3 0-0 1 20-56 9-32 9-16 38
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 4-7 0-0 0-1 6 5-9 1-5 4-4 7 7-15 1-2 10-13 2 2-6 0-1 0-0 4 5-12 0-4 5-8 0 0-4 0-2 0-0 1 6-7 0-0 10-12 13 1-1 0-0 0-0 2 23-59 6-20 7-12 29
A 0 0 2 3 4 0 0 0 5 0 14
OHIO BURRIS JESSING HOOKS BARKER DOSECK AGLER BURKE BOWER THOME Totals
BSU WASHINGTON* MONACO* GRANDE* FRAZIER* SAMZ* PENNY BROWN WALKER Totals
UA FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB REINOEHL 7-10 1-3 0-0 14 BURRY 2-5 0-0 0-3 5 CLAY 2-11 1-7 2-4 2 EDMONDS 10-17 4-9 3-6 2 HARMON 2-8 0-0 2-2 8 LEYENDECKER 0-1 0-0 2-2 3 HUNG 0-1 0-0 0-0 3 AZUBIKE 1-3 0-0 0-0 0 PERKINS 3-8 1-3 5-6 3 WALKER 1-1 0-0 0-0 1 Totals 28-65 7-22 14-23 43 EMU ENABULELE DAILEY LEWIS CARDWELL MINOTT SUAREZ AGOSTO EASLEY MITCHELL HUDSON HARRIS ROBINSON Totals
A 2 5 3 4 3 1 2 2 0 1 0 0 11
TP 8 17 19 0 9 0 6 2 0 0 0 4 65
MIN 23 34 35 11 33 3 13 15 3 1 6 23 200
EMU ENABULELE DAILEY LEWIS CARDWELL MINOTT AGOSTO MITCHELL HUDSON ROBINSON Totals
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 1-1 0-0 0-0 1 9-18 1-2 0-1 4 5-15 1-7 3-4 11 0-4 0-1 0-0 2 7-15 2-6 8-10 9 3-4 0-0 1-2 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 3-5 0-1 1-3 6 28-62 4-17 13-20 40
A 0 3 0 2 5 0 0 0 0 10
Eastern Michigan Ball State
24 29
25 11 15 25
Turnovers: EMU 21, BSU 22 Blocked Shots: EMU 1, BSU 4 Steals: EMU 9, BSU 13 Field Goal Pct.: EMU .449, BSU .492 3PT Field Goal Pct.: EMU .350, BSU .143 Free Throw Pct.: EMU .667, BSU .763
25 22
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85 91
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 4-7 0-0 0-1 6 5-14 1-5 6-8 7 6-13 2-5 5-6 6 0-4 0-0 0-0 1 2-11 2-5 3-4 7 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 3-5 0-0 0-3 3 1-1 0-0 0-0 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 1-3 1-1 1-1 2 22-60 6-16 15-23 37
Akron Eastern Michigan
11 29 16 21 — 77 14 18 13 20 — 65
Turnovers: EMU 24, UA 18 Blocked Shots: EMU 3, UA 0 Steals: EMU 10, UA 10 Field Goal Pct.: EMU .367, UA .431 3PT Field Goal Pct.: EMU .375, UA .318 Free Throw Pct.: EMU .652, UA .609
Ohio Eastern Michigan
TP 2 19 14 0 24 7 0 0 7 73
MIN 12 40 37 26 30 24 2 4 25 200
23 4 20 11 — 58 17 10 16 30 — 73
Turnovers: EMU 10, OHIO 17 Blocked Shots: EMU 2, OHIO 5 Steals: EMU 9, OHIO 3 Field Goal Pct.: EMU .452, OHIO .357 3PT Field Goal Pct.: EMU .235, OHIO .281 Free Throw Pct.: EMU .650, OHIO .563
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
81
Box scores 25-27 GAME 25 • Feb. 17, 2018 • McGuirk Arena • Mount Pleasant, Mich.
Eastern Michigan
82
Central Michigan
95
GAME 26 • Feb. 21, 2018 • Savage Arena • Toledo, Ohio
GAME 27 • Feb. 24, 2018 • Convocation Center • Ypsilanti, Mich.
Eastern Michigan
69
Northern Illinois
84
Toledo
80
Eastern Michigan
75
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team battled until the end, but ultimately came up short against Central Michigan University Saturday, Feb. 17, in Mid-American Conference action inside McGuirk Arena. The Eagles (10-15, 6-8 MAC) clawed their way back within three in the fourth quarter, but the Chippewas (21-4, 13-1 MAC) held off EMU, 95-82. As a team, Eastern Michigan finished the game 29-of-68 from the field for a 42.6 percent clip. EMU’s offensive performance was highlighted by an 11-of-21 showing from three-point range, the most triples by the Eagles since Feb. 14, 2015 when Eastern knocked down 13 three’s against Central. Freshman Courtnie Lewis finished one point off her careerhigh, leading Eastern Michigan with 28 points. Lewis finished 10-of-17 from the field, including a career-best six three pointers. Also finishing in double figures for EMU were redshirt junior Danielle Minott and senior Sasha Dailey. Minott scored 21 points, 17 of which came in the second half, while adding a team-high eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Dailey chipped in 14 points and a season-high six assists. Central Michigan hit three triples over the first three and a half minutes of play, forcing Eastern to take a timeout, trailing 11-3. Out of the break, redshirt freshman Corrione Cardwell cut CMU’s lead in half with layups on back-to-back possessions, but the Chips fired back with another triple to take a 14-7 lead midway through the quarter. After a layup pushed Central’s edge to nine, Lewis knocked down a three-pointer, sparking an 8-2 Eastern run to close the period. Ripping a rebound down on CMU’s next possession, Lewis fired a pass to Dailey on the break for an easy two, before EMU capped the run with a swipe and score by Minott. Through one frame, the Green and White trailed 18-15. Eastern Michigan pulled within a bucket, 24-22, on Dailey’s jumper with seven minutes to go in the half, but Central Michigan responded with a 25-7 run to break the game open before taking a 14-point, 50-36, advantage to the locker room. The Green and White clawed its way back behind the play of Minott and Lewis as the duo combined for nine and 12 points, respectively. Outscoring the Chippewas 30-23 in the period, the Eagles went to the final stanza trailing, 73-66. Trading baskets early on, a four-point play by Lewis made it a one possession game. Hitting a triple from the wing and getting fouled in the process, Lewis converted from the stripe. The momentum shifting play cut Central’s edge to three, 78-75, with 7:34 to go. From there though, the Chippewas closed out the game on a 17-4 run to send the Eagles home with a 95-82 setback.
TOLEDO, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team could not hold off a strong second half by the University of Toledo Wednesday night, Feb. 21, inside Savage Arena. The Eagles (10-16, 6-9 MAC) led by as many as 12 in the contest, but were outscored by the Rockets (17-10, 8-7 MAC), 44-32, in the second half en route to an 8-69 setback. Eastern finished the game 25-of-62 from the field, and 11-of20 from beyond the arc. EMU’s 11 triples tied a season-high set against Central Michigan, Feb. 17. Toledo shook off a rusty first quarter to wrap up the game shooting 54.5 percent from the field, including 9-of-11 over the final 10 minutes. Redshirt junior Danielle Minott turned in a 30-point performance as one of two Eagles to finish in double figures. Minott went 10-of-18 from the field and 7-of-10 from threepoint range. Her seven triples tied for fifth-most in EMU singlegame history, while her 70 percent effort from beyond the arc tied for eighth-best in EMU laurels. Senior Sasha Dailey added 17 points in her final game in her hometown, while also adding four rebounds and three assists. Freshman Autumn Hudson paced the Green and White on the glass, finishing with a team-best seven rebounds, as EMU was outrebounded, 36-34. The Green and White pulled away early, using a barrage of three-pointers from Minott and freshman Courtnie Lewis to jump out to an eight-point lead at the media timeout. Eastern Michigan extended its advantage to 12 on back-to-back offensive putbacks by Hudson to sit in front, 22-10, with 2:44 to go in the frame. From there, Toledo used a 7-0 run over the final two minutes to cut EMU’s lead to five, 22-17, after one quarter. A Dailey jumper broke open the second period, but the Rockets came back with six straight points to claw their way back within one, 24-23. With UT keeping things tight, Minott converted a triple, her fourth of the game, and drew a foul in the process. After Minott completed the play from the charity stripe, Cardwell came up with a swipe and score to give EMU an eight-point cushion, 33-25, at the media timeout. Out of the break, Eastern once again pushed its lead to double digits but saw it trimmed to one behind an 11-4 run over the final four minutes of the half. Midway through, the Green and White held a slim, 37-36, advantage. A back-and-forth third period saw Toledo take its first lead of the game, eventually leading EMU 54-52 into the final stanza. EMU struck first in the fourth, but UT went on an 8-0 run over a three-minute span to take control, 62-54, with 6:51 left on the clock. The Rockets were near perfect down the stretch, expanding their lead to as many as 16 to send EMU home with an 80-67 defeat.
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team’s comeback bid came up short in an 84-75 defeat to Northern Illinois University Saturday, Feb. 24, inside the Convocation Center. Trailing by as many as 18 in the second half, the Eagles (1017, 6-10 MAC) cut the deficit to four with 2:08 remaining in regulation, but were denied their first sweep of the Huskies (14-13, 6-10 MAC) since the 2015-16 campaign. For the fourth time this season, four Eagles reached double figures. Redshirt junior Danielle Minott) led the Green and White with 18 points and a season-high 12 rebounds for her first career double-double. Senior Sasha Dailey hit doubledigits for the sixth consecutive game, recording 14 points, four boards, and was one of three starters with a pair of assists. Redshirt freshman Corrione Caldwell tallied 10 points and a team-best four steals, while senior Micah Robinson added 14 points and three boards off the bench. EMU finished 44.6 percent from the field, connecting on 33-of-74 field goal attempts, while NIU shot at a 50 percent (26-of-52) clip. The Green and White dominated in the post, outscoring the Huskies in the paint, 50-24, and notched 22 bench points compared to NIU’s total of 14. The Eagles fell behind, 9-2, in the early stages, but freshman Juanita Agosto responded by sinking a pair of layups to cut the Huskies’ lead to three with 5:01 to go in the first quarter. Despite pulling down six offensive boards in the opening frame, the Green and White trailed 19-11 after one quarter of play. Down 30-19, Agosto connected on a jumper before Dailey buried a layup to trim the Huskies’ advantage to 30-23 with 4:32 remaining in the second period. However, NIU regained control of the momentum as the Eagles took a 44-30 deficit into the locker room. EMU slowly got back into the contest, at one stage going on a 7-1 run to shorten NIU’s lead to 58-48 with under five minutes to play in the third quarter. Trailing 65-50, Robinson scored six unanswered points to get EMU back to within single-digits with 8:35 remaining in the fourth frame. The Eagles continued to give the Huskies everything they could handle as Robinson sank a pair of free throws to cap an 11-3 run and shrink the deficit to 75-71 with 2:08 to go in the fourth quarter. This time, the comeback bid ran out of steam as the Green and White fell by a nine-point margin, 82-73, as Northern Illinois closed things out at the charity stripe.
EMU DAILEY* LEWIS* CARDWELL* MINOTT* ENABULELE* AGOSTO MITCHELL HUDSON ROBINSON Totals
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 5-16 1-3 3-7 4 10-17 6-9 2-3 3 4-8 0-0 1-1 2 6-16 3-8 6-9 8 3-5 0-0 0-0 3 0-1 0-0 1-2 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 1-5 1-1 0-0 3 29-68 11-21 13-22 32
A 6 1 2 0 0 3 0 0 1 13
TP 14 28 9 21 6 1 0 0 3 82
MIN 39 38 20 33 15 18 4 8 25 200
CMU KELLY* MOORE* HUDSON* BREEN* FROST* WATTERS SWARY Totals
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 5-6 2-3 1-2 7 9-20 0-1 8-8 8 7-14 4-9 0-0 3 6-12 4-8 0-0 3 6-12 0-0 2-2 20 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 2-3 2-2 0-0 1 36-68 12-23 11-12 44
A 6 2 4 1 2 1 0 16
TP 13 26 18 16 14 2 6 95
MIN 34 38 39 38 38 5 8 200
EMU DAILEY* LEWIS* CARDWELL* MINOTT* ENABULELE* AGOSTO EASLEY MITCHELL HUDSON ROBINSON Totals
A TP MIN 3 17 38 0 7 8 4 5 37 2 30 33 1 2 13 0 2 19 0 0 9 0 0 2 0 4 7 1 2 34 11 69 200
NIU FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB SMITH* 4-6 0-0 5-6 3 WOODS* 5-12 4-8 9-10 8 ORR* 3-10 2-5 0-0 3 BLACKWELL* 0-0 0-0 0-0 2 VOIGT* 8-11 4-7 6-6 3 HODGES 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 NIKITINAITE 0-1 0-0 0-0 2 CASTRO 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 WOOLLACOTT 3-7 0-0 2-4 4 MAY 2-4 0-1 0-0 9 Totals 26-52 10-21 22-26 38
A 0 6 6 5 3 2 3 0 0 25
EMU ENABULELE DAILEY AGOSTO CARDWELL MINOTT MITCHELL HUDSON JACKSON HARRIS ROBINSON Totals
Eastern Michigan Central Michigan
15 18
21 30 32 23
16 22
Turnovers: EMU 7, CMU 10 Blocked Shots: EMU 3, CMU 10 Steals: EMU 4, CMU 2 Field Goal Pct.: EMU .426, CMU .529 3PT Field Goal Pct.: EMU .524, CMU .522 Free Throw Pct.: EMU .591, CMU .917
82
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82 95
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 6-19 3-7 2-2 4 2-6 1-2 2-2 2 2-4 0-0 1-4 1 10-18 7-10 3-6 5 1-1 0-0 0-0 2 1-4 0-0 0-0 3 0-2 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 2-5 0-0 0-0 7 1-3 0-1 0-0 6 25-62 11-20 8-14 34
UT FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB WOODY* 1-2 0-1 0-0 3 MCINTYRE* 8-12 0-0 8-13 7 BOYD* 6-11 0-0 2-5 12 SANTUCCI* 1-6 1-1 2-2 3 BRAVO-HARRIOTT* 10-13 5-8 1-2 6 CUNNINGHAM 0-3 0-2 0-0 0 ROKKANEN 1-5 1-5 0-0 1 ST-FORT, SARAH 2-2 0-0 0-2 2 BEACHAM 1-1 0-0 0-0 1 Totals 30-55 7-17 13-24 36 Eastern Michigan Toledo
22 15 15 17 — 69 17 19 18 26 — 80
Turnovers: EMU 16, UT 13 Blocked Shots: EMU 0, UT 2 Steals: EMU 7, UT 5 Field Goal Pct.: EMU .403, UT .545 3PT Field Goal Pct.: EMU .550, UT .412 Free Throw Pct.: EMU .571, UT .542
TP 2 24 14 5 26 0 3 4 2 80
MIN 29 36 39 31 25 9 16 13 2 200
A 1 9 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 1 17
TP 13 23 8 0 26 2 0 0 8 4 84
MIN 18 38 34 16 40 1 7 1 22 23 200
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB A TP MIN 1-4 0-0 0-0 2 0 2 11 7-19 0-3 0-0 4 2 14 35 4-6 0-0 1-4 2 1 9 35 5-9 0-1 0-0 2 2 10 21 7-20 3-10 1-3 12 2 18 33 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 8 2-3 0-0 0-1 4 0 4 8 2-5 0-0 0-0 5 0 4 16 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 2 5-8 0-0 4-5 3 0 14 31 33-74 3-14 6-13 35 7 75 200
Northern Illinois Eastern Michigan
19 11
24 21 19 22
Turnovers: EMU 7, NIU 13 Blocked Shots: EMU 2, NIU 0 Steals: EMU 7, NIU 4 Field Goal Pct.: EMU .446, NIU .500 3PT Field Goal Pct.: EMU .214, NIU .476 Free Throw Pct.: EMU .500, NIU .846
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
19 23
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84 75
Box scores 28-30 GAME 28 • Feb. 28, 2018 • University Arena •Kalamazoo, Mich.
Eastern Michigan
66
Western Michigan
74
GAME 29 • March 3, 2018 • Convocation Center •Ypsilanti, Mich.
Ball State
88
Eastern Michigan
63
GAME 30 • March 5, 2018 • Convocation Center • DeKalb, Ill.
Eastern Michigan
84
Northern Illinois
77
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team cut a 19-point deficit to five, but could not get any closer in its attempt to spoil Western Michigan University’s Senior Day Wednesday night, Feb. 28. The Eagles’ (10-18, 6-11 MAC) comeback ran out of steam late, as the Broncos (15-14, 8-9 MAC) downed EMU, 74-66. The Green and White shot 42.4 percent from the field, knocking down 25-of-59 shots. WMU finished 27-of-58 from the floor for a 46.6 clip, including a 7-of-18 showing from beyond the arc. EMU held the edge at the free throw line though, going 13-for-15 from the stripe (86.7 percent), in comparison to WMU’s 61.9 percent (13-of-21) clip. Four Eagles reached double figures in the setback. Redshirt junior Danielle Minott scored a team-high 18 points on 6-of-10 shooting, while also adding five rebounds and three assists to the stat sheet. Freshman Courtnie Lewis chipped in 14 points in her return to action, while redshirt freshman Corrione Cardwell and senior Sasha Dailey added 10 points apiece. On the glass, EMU won the rebounding battle by a slim, 36-35, margin. The Eagles were paced by freshman Juanita Agosto, who grabbed a team-best seven boards, while Minott, Dailey, and redshirt junior Emoni Jackson all grabbed five caroms each. Western Michigan led in the early goings before defense led to offense for Eastern Michigan. Four steals and a block for the Green and White fueled a 6-2 run that was capped by an Agosto layup to give EMU its first lead of the game, 12-9. WMU fought back though, using three triples over the final two minutes to take a 20-16 lead into the second quarter. The Broncos controlled the second quarter from start to finish, opening up the frame on an 12-2 run over eight minutes. The Eagles’ lone points came at the free throw line, as Minott converted a pair of free throws to open the frame, before a Lewis three-ball ended a seven-minute scoring drought for Eastern. EMU committed nine turnovers in the period, the last of which came with the clock winding down to give WMU its final bucket of the half, as Eastern trailed 34-21 at the break. EMU’s offense started clicking in the third quarter, as the Eagles shot a blistering 57.1 percent from the field. Back-toback three-point plays by Minott, cut Western’s advantage to six, 46-40, with three minutes to go, but the Broncos pushed their lead back to nine, 54-45, into the fourth. The Green and White chipped away in the final stanza, but could get no closer than seven, as EMU fell, 74-66.
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team came up short in its Senior Day clash against Ball State University, 88-63, Saturday, March 3, inside the Convocation Center. The Eagles finished 6-6 inside the Convocation Center this year following their defeat to the Cardinals, marking the 18th time in 20 seasons EMU has finished at least .500 at home. Senior Sasha Dailey paced the Green and White with 19 points to go along with three rebounds and a team-high four steals, while freshman Courtnie Lewis registered 18 points and five boards. Senior Tori Easley recorded two points and pulled down a season-high seven boards, while senior Micah Robinson added four rebounds and a pair of helpers. Redshirt senior Tiffany Suarez also contributed two points and one assist in her final game inside the Convo. EMU struggled on the offensive end, finishing 31.4 percent from the floor on 22-of-70 shooting, knocking down 12-of-15 attempts from the charity stripe. Ball State went 53.2 percent (33-of-62) from the field and connected on 10 triples. The Green and White netted 38 bench points compared to the Cardinals’ total of 12, and matched Ball State in second-chance points and points off turnovers. All four seniors opened the contest for the Eagles, with freshman Autumn Hudson rounding out the starting five. Hudson grabbed an offensive rebound and hit an uncontested layup to break the scoreless tie 30 seconds into the game. Dailey’s first triple of the afternoon gave the Eagles a 5-2 lead with 8:34 left in the first frame. However, the Cardinals responded with a slew of three-pointers to open up a 20-11 advantage with 1:30 remaining in the opening stanza. Redshirt junior Danielle Minott sank a pair of free throws before Dailey buried a layup as the Eagles trailed 20-15 after one quarter of play. After the Eagles fell behind 29-17, Lewis knocked down a pair of threes to cut Ball State’s lead to 31-23 with 4:16 left in the second period. A lackluster performance at the free-throw line prevented the Cardinals from building a larger cushion in the opening half, as the Green and White took a 42-31 deficit into the locker room. EMU struggled to keep up with a Ball State squad that ranked third in the Mid-American Conference standings, trailing 67-46 after three quarters. Nine different Eagles scored at least two points as the Green and White closed out the game on a 7-0 run, but fell short against the Cardinals, 88-63.
DEKALB, Ill. (EMUEagles.com) - An incredible defensive performance in the fourth quarter fueled the No. 9 Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team to an 84-77 upset over No. 8-seeded Northern Illinois University Monday night, March 5, at the NIU Convocation Center. EMU (11-19, 6-12 MAC) held NIU (15-15, 7-11 MAC) without a field goal for the final four minutes to oust the Huskies from the first round of the Mid-American Conference Tournament. With the win, Eastern Michigan registered its seventh tournament win over a better-ranked opponent in program history, and its first since 2016. Additionally, EMU is the first MAC team seeded nine-orbelow to win since the 2015 season. Redshirt junior Danielle Minott and freshman Courtnie Lewis poured in 22 points apiece to lead EMU as four Eagles reached double figures. Senior Micah Robinson came up clutch off the bench, scoring 15 points on 5-of-7 shooting to go along with two steals, an assist, and a block. Redshirt junior Emoni Jackson added 12 points in her return to the starting lineup. Seniors Tori Easley and Sasha Dailey also made the most of their minutes, as Easley led the Eagles with a season-high eight rebounds. Dailey was EMU’s top distributor, dishing out a seasonhigh six assists to go along with three swipes. NIU hit five of its first seven shots from the field to take a 12-4 lead, forcing an EMU timeout with 6:07 to go in the opening frame. From there, Eastern’s defense locked in, holding Northern Illinois without a field goal for nearly four minutes to cut within four, 20-16 after one quarter. The Huskies extended their advantage to 10 over the first seven minutes of the second period, before the Eagles started clicking. A Minott layup and a Lewis three-point play jumpstarted a 13-4 run spanning the last three minutes of the period to send the Green and White into the locker room trailing by one, 38-37. Eastern Michigan struck first in the second half, as a Dailey layup put EMU in front for the first time all night. EMU’s 39-38 edge did not last long though, as NIU answered with a three-point play on the other end to regain the lead. Trading buckets back and forth, Northern Illinois held onto a one-point advantage, 54-53, when the media timeout rolled around with 3:44 on the clock. Behind the play of Robinson, who scored five points over the last two and a half minutes, the Eagles held a 60-59 lead to open the final stanza. Eastern Michigan remained in front for the first five minutes before Northern Illinois took a 71-70 edge on a layup. EMU rallied back behind the play of its seniors, holding NIU without a field goal for the final 4:18 and closing out the game on a 9-0 run to upset the Huskies, 84-77.
EMU HUDSON* DAILEY* LEWIS* CARDWELL* MINOTT* SUAREZ AGOSTO EASLEY MITCHELL JACKSON ENABULELE ROBINSON Totals
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 1-1 0-0 0-0 1 4-12 0-1 2-2 5 5-15 3-9 1-1 3 3-7 0-0 4-4 2 6-10 0-2 6-7 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 2-6 0-0 0-1 7 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-1 0-0 0-0 5 3-5 0-0 0-0 3 1-1 0-0 0-0 1 25-59 3-13 13-15 36
A 0 2 1 1 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 8
TP 2 10 14 10 18 0 4 0 0 0 6 2 66
MIN 14 32 28 29 29 3 21 4 3 11 15 11 200
BSU WASHINGTON* MONACO* GRANDE* FRAZIER* SAMZ* HOWARD-BASS KLEIST PRICE PENNY BROWN WALKER Totals
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 6-12 0-0 0-0 7 10-18 5-9 1-2 17 1-1 1-1 0-2 4 5-10 2-4 2-2 4 7-12 2-6 5-6 4 0-1 0-0 1-2 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1-3 0-1 0-4 1 2-3 0-0 3-7 7 1-2 0-0 0-3 3 33-62 10-21 12-28 52
A 1 1 8 4 2 0 0 0 1 2 0 19
TP 12 26 3 14 21 1 0 0 2 7 2 88
MIN 22 40 36 27 33 7 0+ 3 15 14 3 200
EMU FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB A TP MIN MINOTT* 8-16 1-5 5-6 3 2 22 35 LEWIS* 9-12 1-2 3-3 3 2 22 26 JACKSON* 6-9 0-0 0-2 0 0 12 16 DAILEY* 3-10 2-6 0-0 3 6 8 38 CARDWELL* 1-4 0-0 0-0 2 3 2 26 SUAREZ 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 AGOSTO 0-2 0-0 0-0 4 0 0 7 EASLEY 1-5 0-0 1-2 8 1 3 28 MITCHELL 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 2 ROBINSON 5-7 2-2 3-5 1 1 15 28 Totals 33-65 6-15 12-18 29 15 84 200
WMU HILL* WIMBY* SMITH* CARLISLE* BROOKS* FARKIC MOBLEY REED MILLER WALKER WOOL VANZANTEN Totals
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 7-13 0-2 2-2 3 3-9 0-2 5-9 7 3-6 2-4 0-0 2 0-1 0-1 0-0 1 1-2 1-1 2-4 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 4-9 0-1 3-5 8 2-2 1-1 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 6-12 3-6 1-1 4 1-3 0-0 0-0 2 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 27-58 7-18 13-21 35
A 0 12 1 1 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 0 21
TP 16 11 8 0 5 0 11 5 0 16 2 0 74
MIN 30 38 22 8 20 2 30 6 3 32 7 2 200
EMU EASLEY* HUDSON* SUAREZ* DAILEY* ROBINSON* AGOSTO MITCHELL LEWIS CARDWELL MINOTT JACKSON ENABULELE HARRIS Totals
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 0-3 0-1 2-2 7 1-1 0-0 0-0 3 1-4 0-0 0-0 0 7-21 3-10 2-2 3 0-4 0-1 0-0 4 1-1 0-0 1-2 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 7-19 4-7 0-0 5 1-2 0-0 2-2 1 2-13 0-7 3-4 4 2-5 0-1 2-3 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 22-73 7-27 12-15 41
A 2 1 1 3 3 2 0 3 1 5 3 1 0 11
TP 2 2 2 19 0 3 0 18 4 7 6 0 0 63
MIN 19 6 20 36 18 12 1 24 16 25 13 9 1 200
Eastern Michigan Western Michigan
16 20
5 24 14 20
21 20
Turnovers: EMU 22, WMU 17 Blocked Shots: EMU 3, WMU 4 Steals: EMU 10, WMU 14 Field Goal Pct.: EMU .424, WMU .466 3PT Field Goal Pct.: EMU .231, WMU .389 Free Throw Pct.: EMU .867, WMU .619
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66 74
Ball State Eastern Michigan
20 15
22 25 16 15
Turnovers: EMU 15, BSU 19 Blocked Shots: EMU 2, BSU 6 Steals: EMU 6, BSU 6 Field Goal Pct.: EMU .301, BSU .532 3PT Field Goal Pct.: EMU .259, BSU .476 Free Throw Pct.: EMU .800, BSU .429
21 17
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88 63
NIU FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB A TP MIN WOODS* 9-24 2-10 4-4 11 4 24 37 SMITH* 6-11 0-1 8-10 6 1 20 30 VOIGT* 5-11 3-7 5-6 4 6 18 40 ORR* 0-3 0-0 3-4 3 0 3 31 WOLLACOTT* 1-4 0-0 1-2 2 1 3 24 MAY 2-5 0-1 2-2 13 2 6 26 CASTRO 1-1 1-1 0-0 3 2 3 11 NIKITNAITE 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 Totals 24-59 6-20 23-28 44 16 77 200 Eastern Michigan Northern Illinois
16 20
21 23 18 21
24 18
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84 77
Turnovers: EMU 10, NIU 19 Blocked Shots: EMU 3, NIU 3 Steals: EMU 8, NIU 4 Field Goal Pct.: EMU .508, NIU .407 3PT Field Goal Pct.: EMU .400, NIU .300 Free Throw Pct.: EMU .667, NIU .821
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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Box score 31 GAME 31 • March 7, 2018 • Quicken Loans Arena • Cleveland, Ohio
Eastern Michigan
64
Central Michigan
67
CLEVELAND, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) – The No. 9-ranked Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team saw its 2017-18 season come to an end in heartbreaking fashion at the hands of No. 1 Central Michigan University. An incredible comeback was halted as EMU’s shot at the buzzer missed sealing a, 67-64, defeat in the quarterfinal round of the MidAmerican Conference Tournament, Wednesday, March 7, at Quicken Loans Arena. EMU (11-20, 6-12 MAC) mounted a furious comeback in the fourth quarter, rattling off 10 straight points and getting what once was a 21-point deficit to as close as one point. In the end, CMU (26-4, 17-1 MAC) hung on to advance to the semi-final round. An abysmal first quarter in which Eastern scored just five points and shot 11 percent (2-of-18) from the floor doomed the Green and White, as the Chippewas put together a 21-point performance on 53-percent (9-of-17) shooting to take control, 21-5, after 10 minutes. Eastern would go on to out-score Central in each of the next three quarters, but the 16-point deficit from the first proved too much to overcome. The five points tied for the second-fewest in a quarter for the Eagles this season. The comeback was led by redshirt junior Danielle Minott, who scored 16 of her game-high 27 points in the fourth quarter. Senior Sasha Dailey added 13 points and five rebounds, while freshman Courtnie Lewis chipped in 12 points and 4 rebounds. Senior Tori Easley, led Eastern with six rebounds in her final game for the Green and White. Eastern recovered from its rough opening quarter to shoot 34 percent (25-of-74) from the floor, while Central finished with a 45-percent (26-of-58) mark. The Eagles made it a game on the heels of its impressive pressure defense, forcing the Chippewas into 23 turnovers while only committing seven themselves. CMU won the rebounding battle, 50-34, and had eight assists to EMU’s four. Minott’s 27 points gave her the fifth-best scoring season for a junior in Eastern Michigan history, finishing with 483. Lewis moved into second place in the EMU record book with her 12-point performance, finishing her rookie season with 435 points, trailing only Cha Sweeney.
EMU JACKSON* DAILEY* LEWIS* CARDWELL* MINOTT* SUAREZ AGOSTO EASLEY MITCHELL ENABULELE ROBINSON Totals
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 1-4 0-1 0-0 5 5-16 0-5 3-5 5 5-16 0-0 2-3 4 1-5 0-0 2-2 1 11-21 3-7 2-2 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1-3 0-0 1-2 2 0-1 0-0 0-0 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1-8 0-2 1-1 4 25-74 3-15 11-15 34
A 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 7
TP 2 13 12 4 27 0 3 0 0 0 3 64
MIN 19 31 32 21 31 1 16 15 0+ 2 32 200
CMU BREEN FROST MOORE KELLY HUDSON WATTERS SWARY BUSSELL Totals
FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB 5-14 2-8 2-4 7 4-7 0-0 6-6 14 7-14 0-1 3-4 8 5-9 0-1 0-1 5 4-13 1-7 1-1 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 2 1-1 0-0 0-0 3 26-58 3-17 12-16 50
A 0 3 1 0 4 0 0 0 8
TP 14 14 17 10 10 0 0 2 67
MIN 39 40 34 36 30 9 6 6 200
Eastern Michigan Central Michigan
5 21
16 20 14 17
23 15
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Turnovers: EMU 7, CMU 23 Blocked Shots: EMU 3, CMU 9 Steals: EMU 13, CMU 5 Field Goal Pct.: EMU .338, CMU .448 3PT Field Goal Pct.: EMU .200, CMU .176 Free Throw Pct.: EMU .733, CMU .750
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Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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All-Time Honors EMU’s First Team All-Mid-American Conference Selections
Laurie Byrd 1981-82
Kris Matthes 1982-83
Kelly Hebler 1989-90
WBCA All-American Honorable Mention (4) 2011-12 2005-06 2004-05 2001-02
Tavelyn James Ryan Coleman Ryan Coleman Stephanie Smiley
Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award (1) 2011-12 Tavelyn James USA Women’s Basketball Pan Am Games Team Member (1) 2011-12 Tavelyn James ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American (1) 2006-07 Sarah VanMetre
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ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District IV (2) 2006-07 Sarah VanMetre 2004-05 Sarah VanMetre
First Team Second Team
Associated Press All-America Honorable Mention (1) 2011-12 Tavelyn James Mid-American Conference Player of the Year (1) 2011-12 Tavelyn James Mid-American Conference Sixth Man of the Year (1) 2003-04 Sarah VanMetre Mid-American Conference Defensive of the Year (1) 2006-07 Patrice McKinney MAC Freshman of the Year (4) 2013-14 Cha Sweeney 2006-07 Alyssa Pittman 1998-99 Stephanie Smiley 1997-98 Holly Mitchell First-Team All-Mid-American Conference (12) 2011-12 Tavelyn James 2010-11 Tavelyn James 2009-10 Tavelyn James 2005-06 Ryan Coleman 2004-05 Ryan Coleman 2003-04 Ryan Coleman 2001-02 Stephanie Smiley 2000-01 Stephanie Smiley 1989-90 Kelly Hebler 1986-87 JoAnn LeFevre 1982-83 Kris Matthes 1981-82 Laurie Byrd
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JoAnn LeFevre 1986-87
Stephanie Smiley 2000-01, 2001-02
Ryan Coleman 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06
Second-Team All-Mid-American Conference (16) 2015-16 Cha Sweeney 2014-15 Cha Sweeney 2013-14 Cha Sweeney 2010-11 Cassie Schrock 2007-08 Colleen Russell 2006-07 Sarah VanMetre 2005-06 Nikki Knapp 2005-06 Patrice McKinney 2003-04 Nikki Knapp 2002-03 Ryan Coleman 1999-00 Stephanie Smiley 1998-99 Kristy Maska 1995-96 Traci Parsons 1991-92 LaTonya Watson 1985-86 Sharon Brown 1981-82 Denise Allen Third-Team All-Mid-American Conference (7) 2017-18 Danielle Minott 2015-16 Janay Morton 2011-12 Paige Redditt 2011-12 Natachia Watkins 2006-07 Patrice McKinney 2004-05 Nikki Knapp 2004-05 Erika Ford Honorable Mention All-Mid-American Conference (19) 2017-18 Courtnie Lewis 2008-09 Cassie Schrock 2007-08 Alyssa Pittman 2003-04 Marion Crandall 2002-03 Abby Wiseman 2001-02 Abby Wiseman 1998-99 Holly Mitchell 1997-98 Jessica Henry 1997-98 Holly Mitchell 1996-97 Traci Parsons 1994-95 Traci Parsons 1992-93 Reeshema Wood 1990-91 Shani LeBaron 1990-91 LaTonya Watson 1988-89 Kelly Hebler 1987-88 Chris Chandler 1984-85 Sharon Brown 1984-85 Felicia Hines 1981-82 Joy Ganzel All-Mid-American Conference Freshman Team (15) 2017-18 Courtnie Lewis 2013-14 Cha Sweeney 2013-14 Janay Morton 2012-13 Bianca Cage 2008-09 Tavelyn James 2006-07 Alyssa Pittman 2003-04 Sarah VanMetre 2002-03 Nikki Knapp 1998-99 Stephanie Smiley 1997-98 Holly Mitchell 1994-95 September Silvers 1993-94 Traci Parsons 1991-92 Eszter Biro 1988-89 Kerry Porter 1988-89 LaTonya Watson
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
Tavelyn James 2009-10, 2010-11 2011-12
All-Time Honors EMU’s Mid-American Conference Specialty Award Selections
Holly Mitchell Freshman of the Year, 1997-98
Sarah VanMetre Patrice McKinney Stephanie Smiley Freshman of the Sixth Man of the Defensive Player Year, 2003-04 of the Year, Year, 1998-99 2006-07 Dec. 12, 2011
MAC Scholar Athlete of the Week (9) Dec. 16, 2015 Phillis Webb March 15, 2012 Natachia Watkins Jan. 14, 2011 Cassie Schrock Feb. 12, 2010 Tavelyn James Jan. 8, 2010 Tavelyn James Jan. 3, 2007 Sarah VanMetre Dec. 11, 2005 Sarah VanMetre Dec. 12, 2004 Erika Ford Jan. 28, 2002 Shani Charles MAC All-Defensive Team (1) 2015-16 Janay Morton MAC All-Tournament Team (8) 2014-15 Cha Sweeney 2011-12 Tavelyn James 2011-12 Natachia Watkins 2010-11 Cassie Schrock 2010-11 Tavelyn James 2003-04 Ryan Coleman 2003-04 Nikki Knapp 1999-00 Kris Kachaturoff MAC Tournament MVP (2) 2011-12 Tavelyn James 2003-04 Ryan Coleman All-MAC Academic Team (14) 2016-17 Ashley Nickens 2016-17 Phillis Webb 2015-16 Phillis Webb 2015-16 Micah Robinson 2009-10 Tavelyn James 2006-07 Patrice McKinney 2006-07 Sarah VanMetre 2005-06 Sarah VanMetre 2004-05 Erika Ford 2004-05 Sarah VanMetre 1998-99 Emily Steinmetz 1995-96 Kelly Moorman 1995-96 Traci Parsons 1995-96 Laura Strefling 1994-95 Kelly Moorman 1991-92 LaTonya Watson 1990-91 LaTonya Watson 1989-90 LaTonya Watson 1989-90 Kelly Hebler
Honorable Mention First Team First Team Honorable Mention Honorable Mention First Team First Team Honorable Mention Honorable Mention
MAC Player of the Week (65) Jan. 30, 2018 Danielle Minott (West Division) Jan. 23, 2018 Danielle Minott (West Division) Jan. 25, 2016 Janay Morton (West Division) Jan. 26, 2015 Cha Sweeney (West Division) Dec. 16, 2013 Janay Morton (West Division) Nov. 18, 2013 Olivia Fouty (West Division) Feb. 20, 2012 Tavelyn James (West Division) Feb. 13, 2012 Tavelyn James (West Division) Jan. 30, 2012 Tavelyn James (West Division) Jan. 16, 2012 Tavelyn James (West Division)
Alyssa Pittman, Freshman of the Year, 2006-07
Tavelyn James, Player of the Year, 2011-12
Cha Sweeney, Freshman of the Year, 2013-14
Tavelyn James (West Division)
MAC Player of the Week (Continued) Nov. 14, 2011 Tavelyn James (West Division) Jan. 9, 2011 Cassie Schrock (West Division) Feb. 7, 2011 Cassie Schrock (West Division) Feb. 21, 2011 Cassie Schrock (West Division) Mar. 7, 2010 Tavelyn James (West Division) Jan. 20, 2010 Tavelyn James (West Division) Dec. 28, 2010 Raina Spencer (West Division) Feb. 16, 2009 Cassie Schrock (West Division) Feb. 18, 2008 Colleen Russell (West Division) Dec. 10, 2007 Canea Williams (West Division) Nov. 19, 2007 Alyssa Pittman (West Division) Jan. 22, 2007 Alyssa Pittman (West Division) Jan. 7, 2007 Sarah VanMetre (West Division) Dec. 11, 2006 Patrice McKinney (West Division) Dec. 25, 2005 Nikki Knapp (West Division) Jan. 8, 2006 Ryan Coleman (West Division) Feb. 13, 2006 Ryan Coleman (West Division) Feb. 20, 2006 Patrice McKinney (West Division) Nov. 29, 2004 Ryan Coleman (West Division) Dec. 6, 2004 Ryan Coleman (West Division) Jan. 3, 2004 Erika Ford (West Division) Dec. 13, 2004 Ryan Coleman (West Division) Feb. 6, 2005 Ryan Coleman (West Division) Feb. 13, 2005 Ryan Coleman (West Division) Feb. 22, 2004 Marion Crandall (West Division) Feb. 15, 2004 Marion Crandall (West Division) Jan. 11, 2004 Ryan Coleman (West Division) Dec. 21, 2003 Sarah VanMetre (West Division) Dec. 7, 2004 Nikki Knapp (West Division) Mar. 2, 2003 Melis Ulker (West Division) Jan. 7, 2002 Dru Bishop (West Division) Dec. 17, 2001 Stephanie Smiley (West Division) Nov. 20, 2001 Stephanie Smiley (West Division) Jan. 22, 2001 Stephanie Smiley (West Division) Feb. 27, 2000 Stephanie Smiley (Defensive) Jan. 31, 2000 Stephanie Smiley (Offensive) Jan. 25, 1999 Shani Charles (Defensive) Jan. 18, 1999 Stephanie Smiley (Defensive) Jan. 11, 1999 Stephanie Smiley (Defensive) Dec. 21, 1998 Kristy Maska (Offensive) Jan. 18, 1998 Jessica Henry (Offensive) Feb. 3, 1997 Emily Berman (Defensive) Jan. 13, 1992 LaTonya Watson Mar. 4, 1991 LaTonya Watson Dec. 11, 1989 Kelly Hebler Dec. 12, 1988 Kelly Hebler Feb. 21, 1988 Chris Chandler Feb. 23, 1987 JoAnn LeFevre Feb. 24, 1986 JoAnn LeFevre Jan. 13, 1986 Sharon Brown Feb. 11, 1985 Sharon Brown Jan. 7, 1985 Felicia Hines Feb. 9, 1983 Kris Matthes MOST MAC PLAYER OF THE WEEK AWARDS Feb. 10, 1982 Laurie Byrd t-1. 8 Tavelyn James t-1. 8 Ryan Coleman 3. 7 Stephanie Smiley 4. 4 Cassie Schrock
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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All-American Stephanie Smiley Stephanie Smiley
5-10, Guard Holt, Mich.-Holt Letters Earned: 4 (1998-99, 1999-00, 2000-01, 2001-02) Career Accomplishments • Became the only player in MAC history – man or woman – to record 1,400 career points, 700 career rebounds and 500 career assists • Also added career marks of more than 200 steals and 100 blocked shots to that MAC standard • Ranks ninth in MAC history in assists and 50th in scoring • Holds the EMU career record for games played (114), games started (114), minutes played (4,288), assists (577) and rebounds (784) • Also ranks in the top 10 on EMU’s career charts in scoring (5th), scoring average (9th), field goals made (6th), three-pointers made (2nd), three-pointers attempted (2nd), three-point field goal percentage (3rd), free throws made (5th), free throws attempted (6th), free throw percentage (8th), steals (2nd) and blocked
shots (2nd) • Only player in EMU history to start every possible game of her career • Led EMU to four consecutive winning seasons for the first time in school history • Also led EMU to four consecutive .500 or better MAC records for the first time ever • Led EMU to the most overall wins (64) and conference wins (36) for a four-year period in the school’s history • Became just the second EMU player in history to record 100 career blocked shots 2001-02 Accomplishments • Named First Team All-Mid-American Conference for second consecutive year – only player in school history to earn first-team honors twice in her career • Ranked in the top 15 in the MAC in eight categories, including rebounding (top rebounding guard in the MAC), assists, steals, free-throw percentage, 3-point field goals made, blocked shots, assist-to-turnover ratio and defensive rebounds • Named Mid-American Conference Player of the Week twice during the 2001-02 season, running her career total to seven • Earned Tournament MVP honors at the 2001 Eagle Classic, leading EMU to the team title by averaging 21 points, eight rebounds and 6.5 assists in the tournament • Ranked second on the team in scoring (12.6 ppg) and rebounding (7.1 rpg) • Scored in double digits in 19 of 29 games, including six games of 20 or more points, while leading EMU in scoring in eight contests • Grabbed six or more rebounds in 20 games and led EMU in rebounding in 12 games. • Dished out five or more assists in 16 games • Had a career-high 15 rebounds to go with 10 points for her third double-double of the year to lead EMU to a come-from-behind win over then-MAC-leader Ball State • Led EMU to a home win over MAC-leader Toledo with a team-high 21 points and seven rebounds – the first EMU win over Toledo in Ypsilanti in 15 years • Scored 16 points, four above her season average, while holding the top scorer in the league to two below her season average and paced EMU to a win over then-MAC-leader Miami • Scored a game-high 22 points and paced the Eagles to a road win at Ohio State, the second straight Big Ten opponent defeated by EMU Other Career Highlights • Named First Team All-MAC in 2000-01 and 2001-02 • Named Preseason First Team All-MAC in 2000-01 and 2001-02 • Earned Second Team All-MAC honors as a sophomore • Honored as MAC Freshman of the Year and MAC All-Freshman team in 1998-99 • 13 career double-doubles and the first triple-double in EMU men’s or women’s basketball history • Named to the All-Tournament Team at the Eagle Classic and Nassau SunSplash Shootout as a junior • Led EMU to a then-school-record-tying 16 wins in 1999-2000 and 2000-01 and also a then-record-tying nine conference wins • Led EMU to a winning record for the first time in 10 years (1998-99) and first back-to-back winning records in 15 years (1998-99 and 19992000)
Stephanie Smiley - EMU Career Statistics Total 3-Point Rebounds Year GP-GS Min/Avg FG-FGA Pct FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off-Def Tot Avg PF-FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts/Avg 1998-99 27-27 1045/38.7 117-228 .513 33-75 .440 42-63 .667 34-103 137 5.1 81-4 158 117 29 80 309/11.4 1999-00 30-30 1119/37.3 131-313 .419 44-122 .361 81-106 .764 46-202 248 8.3 84-4 122 95 16 49 387/12.9 2000-01 28-28 1019/36.4 123-265 .464 42-112 .375 51-71 .718 44-149 193 6.9 76-1 153 107 28 61 339/12.1 2001-02 29-29 1105/38.1 120-269 .446 55-126 .437 71-90 .789 57-149 206 7.1 75-2 144 76 30 53 366/12.6 TOTAL 114-114 4288/37.6 491-1075 .457 174-435 .400 245-330 .742 181-603 784 6.9 316-11 577 395 103 243 1401/12.3
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All-American Ryan Coleman Ryan Coleman
5-10, Guard Detroit, Mich.-Communication and Media Arts Letters Earned: 4 (2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06) EMU: 2005-06: Earned Kodak/WBCA (61), free throw percentage (.746), rebounds (196) and minutes (1,854)... Honorable Mention All-American Among the conference leaders in scoring, steals and assists...Scored in honors...Signed a free agent contact double figures in 21 games, including three double-doubles in MAC play: with the WNBA’s Detroit Shock... vs. Akron (1-7-04) 15 points, 10 rebounds; vs. Miami (1-24-04) 10 points, Rewrote the EMU and Mid-American 12 rounds; vs. Ball State (2-21-04) 15 points, 10 rebounds... Her 817 career Conference record books in her four points rank 16th in school history... Named to the All-Tournament team at years at EMU, ranks in the top 20 in both the Eagle Classic and at the Mildred & Roger L. White Invitational... the history of the MAC in scoring Named MAC West Player of the Week following her double-double versus and became just the second player Akron and a season high 27-point performance against Central Michigan... in MAC history to record 1,500 points, 600 rebounds, 300 assists and 200 Selected preseason All-MAC...2002-03: Earned second team All-MAC steals in a career...Was named MAC Player of the Week nine times during honors for her play during the regular season...Started in all 29 games for her career, the third-most in conference history...Garnered first team All- EMU, averaging a team-high 14.4 points and adding 6.8 rebounds...AverMAC accolades for the third consecutive season...Led the aged 32.9 minutes a game... Scored 417 points, the 10th Eagles in points (16.9 per game), field goals made (165), best in EMU single season history...Hit 41.8-percent of her three-pointers made (32), assists (4.1 per game), steals (2.1 shots from the field...Scored in double figures in 22 of 29 per game), blocks (0.6 per game) and minutes (36.9 per games, including seven games of 20 or more... Recorded game)...Finished among the conference leaders in scoring, eight double-doubles, tying for the fourth most of among field-goal percentage, rebounds, blocks, steals and assists.... active MAC players... Posted a career-best 27 points and Was a starter in 25 games , scored in double figures in every 13 rebounds at home against Ball State, Feb. 1, stepping game, including six 20-point performances... Selected a up down the stretch as EMU was down four points with 2005-06 preseason All-MAC honoree...2004-05: Earned 20-seconds left in regulation. She scored five points durKodak/WBCA Honorable Mention All-American honors being the last 12 seconds of action to give EMU the lead, coming just the second player in EMU women’s basketball but the Cardinals would eventually win the game with history to garner the honor... Became just the third Eagle a basket as time expired...Earned tournament honors at to record 1,000 points, 500 rebounds and 200 assists in her the John Ascuaga’s Nugget Classic in Reno, Nev.... HIGH career...Named first team All-Mid-American Conference for SCHOOL: Played four years at Communication and Media second consecutive year – only the second player in school Arts in Detroit... Named first team All-State Class C as a history to earn first-team honors twice in her career...Coljunior and a senior, as well as being named All-City and lected the MAC’s only triple-double of 2004-05, and just All-Metro both seasons... Was named to the All-Metro the second in school history, versus Western Michigan Dream Team as a senior... Got her first recognition when (2-12-05)...Ranked sixth in the nation in three-point field she was named All-City as a sophomore... PERSONAL: goal percentage (42.5) and 39th in points per game (17.9)... Full Name: Ryan-Rebekah Sharon Coleman… Daughter Ranked in the top-10 in four of the five MAC offensive catof Sharon and the late Richard Coleman… Hometown: egories, including second in scoring (17.9 ppg)...Collected Detroit, Mich.... High School: Communication and Media her 1,000th career point at Akron (1-5-05), her 500th board Arts… Major: Communication… Born: 7-2-83. at Western Michigan (1-15-05), and 200th assist against Northern Illinois (1-8-05)...Was fourth in the MAC in steals, averaging 2.58 thefts per game... Finished as the runnerup for the MAC Player of the Year... Named to the MVP at the Eagle Classic, USF Roundball Classic and at the Missouri Tiger Classic...Named MAC West Player of the Week five times...Played in 31 games, starting all 31 times... Finished first on the team in scoring (17.9) and second in rebounding (6.7)... Coleman’s Career Bests Scored in double figures 30 times... Chalked up a career-best 30 points against Ball State (Feb. 2) and Kentucky (3-18-05)... Recorded two double- Points .............................30, vs. Ball St. (2-2-05); at Kentucky (3-18-05) double performances and has eight for her career... Selected Preseason Rebounds ��������������������13, at CMU (2-15-03); vs. Ball St. (2-1-03) All-Mid-American Conference...2003-04: Selected as the 2004 Kraft MAC Assists ������������������������������������� 10, vs. Western Michigan (2-12-05) women’s basketball tournament MVP... Selected first team All-MAC and Steals �������������������������������������������� 7, at Florida Atlantic (12-19-03) became the first player since All-American Stephanie Smiley (1998-2002) to be named to the MAC’s first team... Led the Eagles in points (400), steals Blocks ��������������������������������������������3, vs. Bowling Green (12-19-03)
Ryan Coleman – Career Statistics Total 3-Point Rebounds Year GP-GS Min/Avg FG-FGA Pct FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off-Def Tot Avg PF-FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts/Avg 2002-03 29-29 955/32.9 147-352 .418 34-97 .351 89-109 .817 49-149 198 6.8 86-4 73 101 16 71 417/14.4 2003-04 30-30 899/30.0 136-330 .412 40-106 .377 88-118 .746 64-132 196 6.5 76-1 86 92 10 61 400/13.3 2004-05 31-31 1077/34.7 204-440 .464 68-160 .425 78-97 .804 58-150 208 6.7 70-0 114 74 24 80 554/17.9 2005-06 25-25 922/36.9 165-361 .457 32-95 .337 60-76 .789 39-106 145 5.8 58-0 103 80 15 53 422/16.9 TOTAL 115-115 3853/33.5 652-1483 .440 174-458 .380 315-400 .788 210-537 747 6.5 290-5 376 347 65 265 1793/15.6
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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All-American Tavelyn James Tavelyn James
5-7, Guard Detroit, Mich.-Mumford Letters Earned: 4 (2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12) EMU: 2011-12: Earned WBCA Honorable Mention All-American honors.. Recipient of the 2012 Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award, presented annually by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame to the nation’s outstanding female collegian 5-feet-8-inches and under who has excelled both athletically and academically...Named an All-Region Nominee for the 2012 WBCA Division I Coaches’ All-America Team...Selected the MAC’s Player of the Year and named to the All-MAC first team... Chosen the MAC Tournament MVP...Preseason All-MAC...Earned a spot on the roster of the USA women’s basketball team that participated in the 2011 Pan American Games, Oct. 2125, in Guadalajara, Mexico...Became not only the first EMU women’s basketball player to compete in the event, but also the first student-athlete from a Mid-American Conference institution to be selected for the team’s roster...Broke the EMU women’s career scoring record with a 38-point effort against Michigan (Dec. 11)...With her 29-point effort against Ohio University, Feb. 1, surpassed 500 points this season... Became the first player in EMU history to score more than 500 points in three consecutive seasons...Is also only the second player in program history to notch more than 400 points in each of her four seasons...Broke the EMU women’s school record for three-point field goals in a game with 10 triples against Kent State (2-11-12), also set a single-game record for MAC-only games, and tied the MAC single-game record against all opponents...2010-11: Started in 36 of 37 games played...Averaged 17.4 points, 3 rebounds and 1.9 steals steals per game...scored 642 points on the season good for third in the conference...Ranked 11th in the conference for free-throw percentage (114-147)...Stole the ball 69 times good for eighth in the conference (1.86 spg)...Ranked ninth in the conference in three-point percentage (28.9) and three-pointers made (74)...Recorded season-high 11 made field goals versus Ball State (1-8-11)...Led the team in Field goals made (227), three-point field goals made (74), free-throws made (114) and points (642)...Named to the All-MAC Tournament Team and First Team All-MAC...Ranks first in the EMU record books for points scored in a season (642)...Scored 20 or more points 14 times...Recorded season-high eight rebounds versus Toledo (1-15-11)... Made a season-high six three-pointers at Northern Illinois (1-5-11)...Recorded a season-high 36 points versus Miami (3-5-11)...Preseason All-MAC West Division selection...2009-10: Started all 31 games…Led the MAC in scoring and threepointers made…Averaged 20.7 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.84 steals on the season…Selected first-team All-MAC…Ranked 11th nationally in points per game (20.7)…Became the 15th Eagle to hit 1,000 points, the fastest in school history, doing so in just 57 career games…Became the first EMU player since Sharon Brown in 1985-86 to average more than 20 points per contest...Holds
the single-game scoring record at EMU, recording 40 points twice, against Toledo (3-2-10) and Buffalo (2-3-10)…Moved atop the all-time scoring rankings among sophomores in MAC history surpassing the previous standard of 635 points during the 1983-84....The 641 points also rank ninth most by a student-athlete in a single season according to the conference record book... Shattered the EMU single-season record for points in a season...Named the MAC’s West Player of the Week twice, for the periods ending Jan. 20 and March 7…Notched two Scholar-Athlete of the Week honors, for the periods ending Dec. 13, and Jan. 4…Recorded 16 games with 20-or-more points…Led the team in field goals made (220), three-point field goals made (86), free-throws made (115) and points per game (20.7)…Tied the EMU single-game record with eight three pointers at Siena (11-20-09)...2008-09: Started 20 of the 29 games in which she played...Her 14.7 points per game and 426 total points made her the fourth leading scorer in the nation among freshmen and the first collegiate rookie to lead the Eagles in scoring since 1997-98...Selected to the All-Freshman Team by the Mid-American Conference...Also averaged 1.7 assists and 2.9 rebounds per contest...Was named team co-MVP, with Cassie Schrock by the coaching staff...Scored over 20 points seven times including a 31-point performance against Miami (3-11-09)...Recorded nine steals along with 22 points against Madonna (11-22-08)...A .771 free throw percentage was good for second highest on the team...Was second on the team in minutes played with 894...HIGH SCHOOL: Played her senior season at Mumford High School and three years at Mackenzie High School...An All-State selection all four seasons…Averaged 23.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 4.4 steals per game her senior season for the Mustangs…Earned second-team All State, first-team Detroit All-Metro, and first-team All-City honors… Was second in the state in scoring…Earned second-team All-City and third-team All-State accolades her junior season…As a sophomore, named honorable-mention All-City and All-State…Earned honorable-mention All-State honors as a freshman…Graduated summa cum laude as an Honor Roll recipient…PERSONAL: Full Name: Tavelyn Brittany James…Daughter of Columbus and Evelyn Gray…Has one brother, Tremaine, and two sisters, TaShana and TaWana… Hometown: Detroit, Mich....High School: Mumford… Major: Health Administration…Born: 2-2-90.
James’s Career Bests
Points ............................................................42 at Northeastern (11-11-11) 3-Pointers .......................................................... 10, vs. Kent State (2-11-12) Rebounds ................................................ 8, twice, last vs. Toledo (1-15-11) Assists ..................................................... 6, vs. Western Michigan (1-14-12) Steals ......................................................................9, vs. Madonna (11-22-08) Blocks ......................................1, six times, last vs. Marygrove (11-14-11)
Tavelyn James – Career Statistics Total 3-Point Rebounds Year GP-GS Min/Avg FG-FGA Pct FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off-Def Tot Avg PF-FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts/Avg 2008-09 29-20 894/30.8 155-391 .396 52-178 .292 64-83 .771 24-61 85 2.9 68-0 48 81 1 50 426/14.7 2009-10 31-31 960/31.0 220-550 .400 86-257 .335 115-144 .799 33-58 91 2.9 69-0 46 65 1 57 641/20.7 2010-11 37-36 1119/30.2 227-599 .379 74-256 .289 114-147 .776 33-78 111 3.0 59-0 61 88 3 69 642/17.4 2011-12 32-32 1187/37.1 261-647 .403 79-255 .310 160-185 .865 21-67 88 2.8 57-0 49 85 3 75 761/23.8 TOTAL 129-119 4160/32.2 863-2187 .395 291-946 .308 453-559 .810 111-264 375 2.9 253-0 204 319 8 251 2470/19.1
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James Plays in the Pan Am Games Eastern Michigan University guard Tavelyn James (Detroit, Mich.-Mumford) earned a spot on the roster of the USA women's basketball team that participated in the 2011 Pan American Games, Oct. 21-25, in Guadalajara, Mexico. James became not only the first EMU player to compete in the event, but also the first student-athlete from a Mid-American Conference institution to be selected for the team's roster. "I am honored and excited to represent the USA team, EMU and the MAC," said James at the announcement. "I am looking forward to playing with players from across the country and learn new things from the Team USA coaching staff. The experience will provide a new prospective for me and I am looking forward to becoming a better and more well rounded player." "This is such a tremendous honor for Tavelyn and our program, as well as for the MAC," said former EMU Head Women's Basketball Coach AnnMarie Gilbert when the teams were announced. "I have always believed that she would one day be invited to play for USA Basketball. She is, in my opinion, one of the best and fastest small guards in the country. The opportunity for Tavelyn to represent the United States and to compete with and against some of the nation's top players will be a rewarding and unforgettable experience for her. She has worked extremely hard and is so deserving of this special honor." Besides James, the official 12-member USA roster included: Breanna Stewart (Cicero-North Syracuse H.S.-North Syracuse, N.Y.), a high school senior who helped the USA to a gold medal and earned a spot on the five-person all-tournament team at
the 2011 FIBA U19 World Championship this past July; alongside NCAA studentathletes Shante Evans (Hofstra); Christine Flores (Missouri); Emilie Johnson (UC Santa Barbara); Marissa Kastanek (North Carolina State); Kevi Luper (Oral Roberts); Valencia McFarland (Mississippi); Katelan Redmon (Gonzaga); Kayla Standish (Gonzaga); April Sykes (Rutgers); and Avery Warley (Liberty). The player selections were made by the USA Basketball Women's National Team Committee. The U.S. squad opened training camp on Oct. 15 with an evening practice in Houston, Texas, followed by two practices, Oct. 16 and 17, and a morning session, Oct. 18. The team then departed for Guadalajara and the 2011 Pan American Games on Oct. 18, and had a practice Oct. 19 and 20 before the competition started on Oct. 21. The 2011 USA Women's Pan American Games Team included seven players who are set to graduate from college in 2012, three members of the junior class who will graduate in 2013, and one college sophomore. Stewart has one year of high school remaining before she is expected to head to the University of Connecticut in the fall of 2012, where she has verbally committed to attend. James started all four games for the USA, averaging 9.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 24.5 minutes per game. Her nine assists led the squad, while her 39 points and 13 made field goals were second most. The Pan American Games are a multisport competition held every four years
(2011, 2015, etc.) in the year preceding the Olympics. Organized by the Pan American Sports Organization (PASO), the Games are open to men and women representing countries from North, South and Central America and the Caribbean. Overall, the USA women in Pan American Games competitions have won seven of 14 gold medals, as well as four silver and two bronze medals, compiling a 72-12 overall record. Former players of note that have competed in the Pan American Games include: Jennifer Azzi (1991); Cynthia Cooper (1987); Anne Donovan (1983 and 1987); Teresa Edwards (1987 and 1991); Pat Head Summitt (1975); Nancy Lieberman (1975 and 1979); Janel McCarville (2003); Katrina McClain (1987 and 1991); Carla McGhee (1995); Ann Meyers (1975 and 1979); Cheryl Miller (1983); Dawn Staley (1995); and Sheryl Swoopes (1995).
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2004 Steitz Award Honoree Marion Crandall
5-7, Guard Homer, Michigan - Homer Letters Earned: 4 (2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04) EMU: 2003-04: Led the nation in three-point percentage at 50.7 percent (Edward S. Steitz Award)...Late season heroics earned her first all-conference nod...After moving back into the starting line-up on Jan. 31, the senior averaged 14.8 points per game and knocked down 37 three-pointers to tally 67 for the season... During that nine-game span to end the regular season, Crandall was named MAC West Player of the Week two weeks in a row (Feb. 15 and Feb. 22), scoring a career-high 24 points, connecting on eight triples, against Ball State (Feb. 21)... During the Eagles sixgame winning streak (the first since 1980), Crandall led the team in scoring, averaging 14.0 points and shooting 23-of-41 from the arc... 2002-03: Played in 29 games, starting eight of them... Averaged 6.4 points and 2.1 rebounds in 24.0 minutes a game... Had a career-high 19 points, including a careerbest five triples, in 29 minutes against Buffalo... Equaled her career-high in points by posting 19 against Ohio, Jan. 22... In a four game stretch during January, Crandall connected on 17 three-point field goals against MAC opponents... Surpassed her career totals that season in points (170), three-point field goals (37) and rebounds (54)...Connected on at least one three-point field goal in 21 games... Scored five or more points in 17 games during the season...2001-02: Played in 26 games, starting in 10 of them... Averaged 3.4 points and 1.2 rebounds in 13.2 minutes a game... Was a major spark off the bench at Ohio State, hitting all three of her shots, including two key three-pointers, to help lead EMU to the road win over the Buckeyes...Earned her first start of the year against SMU in Cancun, scoring seven points and adding two rebounds and two assists...Had a career-high 14 points, including a career-best four triples, in a career-high 35 minutes against 15th-ranked Colorado State...Scored five or more points in 10 games during the season... 2000-01: An invited walk-on to the 2000-2001 squad who earned a scholarship for her efforts... Saw action in 15 games that season, earning her first
varsity letter...Got her first collegiate points against Chicago State (11-17-00), finishing the game with a season-high five points...Also scored five in the conference-opening win at Central Michigan (1-3-01)...Had her first start against Ball State (1-27-01), playing a season-high 14 minutes... HIGH SCHOOL: One of the leaders of her squad, earning letters in each of her four seasons... Earned All-Area Dream Team Honors as a senior, after leading the area in scoring for the second consecutive year...Was a three-time All-Conference selection and Class C honorable mention All-state pick twice... Averaged 20.2 points as a senior, leading the Trojans to a second-place finish in the Big Eight Conference...Also led the area in steals (5.4 per game), was second in three-pointers, fifth in assists and ninth in free-throw percentage... Also led Homer in rebounding at 6.3 per contest... Set school records for game, season and career steals, free throws and three-pointers, career assists and single-game points (40)... Finished second in career scoring at Homer with 1,391 points...Named Academic All-State in basketball, volleyball and softball, as well as being a four-year letterwinner...Was also a member of National Honor Society and the Honor Roll... Finished ranked among the top 10 in her graduating class... PERSONAL: Full Name: Marion Victoria Crandall… Daughter of Phil and Royce Crandall…Hometown: Homer, Mich.…High School: Homer…Major: Education… Born: 6-8-82.
Crandall’s Career Bests
Points ..................................................................... 24 vs. Ball State (2-21-04) 3-Pointers ................................................................8, vs. Ball State(2-21-04) Rebounds ................................................... 7, at Northern Illinois (2-14-04) Assists ....................................................................... 5, vs. Kent State (1-5-02) Steals ............................4, at Illinois (12-11-02); at Fl. Atlantic (12-19-02) Blocks ........................................................................2, vs. Ball State(2-21-04)
Marion Crandall – Career Statistics Total 3-Point Rebounds Year GP-GS Min/Avg FG-FGA Pct FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off-Def Tot Avg PF-FO Ast TO Blk Stl 2000-01 15-1 66/4.4 6-19 .316 2-10 .200 0-1 .000 0-2 2 0.1 4-0 2 6 0 1 2001-02 26-10 342/13.2 30-85 .353 18-58 .310 10-12 .833 14-17 31 1.2 21-0 17 25 0 8 2002-03 29-8 697/24.0 61-148 .412 40-103 .388 23-38 .605 25-36 61 2.1 36-1 29 51 0 24 2003-04 30-24 815/27.2 95-201 .473 77-152 .507 18-32 .563 30-60 90 3.0 25-0 39 51 6 36 TOTAL 100-43 1920/19.2 192-453 .424 137-323 .424 51-83 .614 69-115 184 1.8 86-1 87 133 6 69
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Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
Pts/Avg 14/0.9 88/3.4 185/6.4 285/9.5 572/5.7
Academic All-American Sarah VanMetre
6-0, Guard/Forward Noblesville, Ind.-Noblesville Letters Earned: 4 (2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07) EMU: 2006-07: EMU’s first women’s basketball player to be selected to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America team, sponsored by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA)...Named to the All-MAC Second Team...Secured her spot in the EMU all-time record books ranking first in games played (120), third in rebounding (770) and eighth in scoring (1,361)...Is just the fourth player in the program’s history to score more than 1,000 points and grab more than 700 rebounds in a career...Started all 29 games last season... Averaged 34.7 minutes, 15.9 points and 8.3 rebounds per contest...Garnered Academic All-MAC accolades... Selected the MAC’s Scholar Athlete of the Week for the period ending Dec. 31, 2006...Collected the MAC’s West Division Player of the Week award for the period ending Jan. 7, 2007...Scored in double figures 24 times to finish her career with 70 10-or-more point performances...Poured in a personal-best 29 points at home versus Northern Illinois (1-7-07)...Grabbed a career-best 16 rebounds against nationally ranked Bowling Green (3-9-07)...Finished the season ranked among the MAC leaders in defensive rebounds (third – 6.07), rebounds (fourth – 8.3), three-point percentage (sixth – .382), points per game (seventh – 15.9) and three-pointers made (ninth – 1.72)...2005-06: Played in every game, starting 24 times...Averaged 30.7 minutes, 11.1 points and 6.3 rebounds per contest...Garnered Academic All-MAC accolades... Selected the MAC’s Scholar Athlete of the Week for the period ending Dec. 11, 2005... Finished the season ranking 15th in rebounds (528) and 17th in scoring (900) in the EMU all-time record books...Is a 45.3 percent shooter from the field...Scored in double figures 19 times...Scored a season-best 20 points in the WNIT first-round setback at Indiana State (3-16-06)...Grabbed a season-best 11 rebounds against Central Connecticut State (11-18-05) and Youngstown State (12-10-05)...Finished the season ranked among the MAC leaders in points per game (24th – 11.1), rebounds (12th – 6.3), steals (12th – 1.72), offensive rebounds (12th – 2.10) and defensive rebounds (12th – 4.07)...2004-05: Played in every game, starting 19 times... Averaged 22.8 minutes, 7.4 points and 4.1 rebounds per contest...Selected to the 2005 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District IV second team, becoming the first EMU women’s basketball player to received the honor...Shot 42.2 percent from the field...Scored in double figures 11 times...Dropped a season-best 20 points in the victory over Ohio (1-22-05)...Grabbed a season-best eight rebounds against Ball State (2-2-05) and Central Michigan (2-23-05)...Added a career-high six assists in the come-from-behind victory at Youngstown State (12-11-04)...2003-
04: Named the 2004 MAC Sixth Man of the Year...Became the ninth EMU player named to the All-Freshman team...Averaged 11.2 points and 7.1 rebounds per game in her inaugural season and ranked among the top five in points, rebounds, three-pointers and free throw percentage...Scored in double figures 15 times, adding five double-doubles to her credit...In just her fourth collegiate game, she connected on seven three-pointers in a career-high 25-point performance against Michigan State (11-2803) and in the following game against Florida International (12-5-03), hauled down a career-high 14 rebounds to go along with 13 points in her first double-double...Was named to the Mildred and Roger L. White All-Tournament team and was named MAC West Player of the Week following her 15.5 point, 8.5 rebound average against North Carolina State and Baylor at the San Juan Shootout...HIGH SCHOOL: A four-year letterwinner in basketball at Noblesville who was named to the Indiana Top 40 in basketball...Was the Noblesville Ledger’s Player of the Year as a senior in 2002-03 after averaging 16.8 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game for the Millers...Selected the Noblesville Ledger’s Athlete of the Year...Named as an AAU 18-andunder All-American...Played in the Indiana North/South All-Star Game...Chosen as an Indiana All-Star in 2003... Was selected by Hoosier Basketball Magazine as a preseason All-State selection...Picked as an Associated Press honorable mention All-State player...Earned first team AllHoosier Crossroads Conference and All-Hamilton County honors...Averaged 13.4 points, 10.1 rebounds and 1.8 steals as a junior...Led Hamilton County in rebounds and ranked second in scoring...Selected first team All-Hoosier Crossroads Conference and All-Hamilton County... Averaged 9.7 points and five rebounds a contest as a sophomore... Earned second-team All-Hamilton County and honorable mention All-HCC accolades... Averaged 4.7 points and 2.1 rebounds per game as a freshman... Member of the National Honor Society...Graduated with honors...PERSONAL: Full Name: Sarah Lynn VanMetre… Daughter of John and Janice VanMetre…Has one sister: Laura...Hometown: Noblesville, Ind.…High School: Noblesville…Major: Journalism…Born: 8-22-85.
VanMetre’s Career Bests Points �����������������������������������������������29, vs. Northern Illinois (1-3-07) Rebounds �������������������������������������������16, vs. Bowling Green (3-9-07) Assists ................. 6, vs. Morehead St. (11-18-06); vs. Toledo (2-17-07) Steals ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������4, three times Blocks �������������������������������������������������4, vs. Bowling Green (1-27-04)
Sarah VanMetre – Career Statistics Total 3-Point Rebounds Year GP-GS Min/Avg FG-FGA Pct FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off-Def Tot Avg PF-FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts/Avg 2003-04 30-3 788/26.3 134-299 .448 28-89 .315 41-59 .695 68-144 212 7.1 68-1 30 30 17 39 337/11.2 2004-05 31-19 707/22.8 87-206 .422 29-106 .274 27-38 .711 48-80 128 4.1 27-0 45 42 6 32 230/7.4 2005-06 30-24 922/30.7 117-258 .453 29-80 .363 70-92 .761 65-123 188 6.3 51-0 37 47 10 50 333/11.1 2006-07 29-29 1007/34.7 169-388 .436 50-131 .382 73-110 .664 66-176 242 8.3 61-1 54 57 12 24 461/15.9 TOTAL 120-75 3424/28.5 507-1151 .440 136-406 .335 211-299 .706 247-523 770 6.4 207-2 166 176 45 145 1361/11.3
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The 2003-04 Championship Run At times, dreams seem to arrive out of nowhere. For the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball program, the 2003-04 campaign was one of those dreams. In the sixth year under the tutelage of head coach Suzy Merchant, a collection of underclassmen and one senior were able to accomplish what any young, up-and-coming program needs to gain recognition at the national level: qualify for an NCAA tournament. The Eagles did accomplish that feat, but it did not arrive without a season full of “firsts.” That series of occurrences began midway through the regular MidAmerican Conference season. After starting the league slate with a 5-3 record, the Eagles hosted their archenemies in the MAC over the past 12 years, the Kent State Golden Flashes, Feb. 4. EMU had not defeated Kent since 1992, and the Golden Flashes came into the contest with an unusually mediocre 4-3 conference mark. Eastern held a slim lead throughout the majority of the game, but a combined 36 points from senior co-captain Marion Crandall and freshman Sarah VanMetre gave the Eagles a much-needed 63-58 win, the first time any EMU player had tasted victory over the Golden Flashes in more than a decade. Prior to that game, EMU had won back-to-back contests versus Bowling Green and at Western Michigan, but the emotional victory over Kent State may have triggered what was to come for the remainder of the conference schedule. The Eagles rolled off five consecutive wins, including blowout victories over Marshall and Toledo. EMU did absorb one more loss, an 89-81 decision at Ohio, Feb. 25. But that may have been exactly what the Eagles needed heading into the MAC tournament. In all, Eastern won nine out of its final 10 games heading into the postseason, but none was more important than the season finale at Central Michigan, March 2. Eastern had clinched at least a share of its first-ever MAC West title with an 84-74 decision over Ball State, Feb. 21, but the team wanted the championship all to itself. The loss at Ohio prevented the celebration, however, and EMU would have to come up with a win at arch-rival CMU’s Rose Arena to gain sole possession of the division championship. It was apparent that the Eagles didn’t want things to come down to the wire, as they opened up a 45-28 lead and coasted to victory in the second half, putting four players in double figures in the effort. The ensuing stop on EMU’s magical season was the 2004 Kraft MAC Tournament. The Eagles were awarded the second seed in the field, and were able to sit out the first round with a bye. EMU started its tournament run in Cleveland, Ohio, where EMU had yet to win a game in Gund Arena. The Eagles’ first round opponent was seventh-seeded Toledo, a team with which
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EMU had split the regular-season series. A clock delay seemed to alter both teams’ rhythms in the first half, as sloppy play turned into a turnover-plagued fist frame, and EMU entered the locker room at halftime with a slim 24-23 lead. The second half was a different story, however, as the Eagles’ defense clamped down not allowing a Toledo field goal for the opening 4:40 of the half, opening up a 35-25 lead at the initial media time-out. Junior sharpshooter Ryan Coleman provided the team a quick scare, as she hit the floor hard with 17:30 left, and would not return until the 5:45 mark. Her return sparked the Eagles, however, as she scored seven points on 3-for-3 shooting from the field and helped EMU open up a 55-43 lead with 2:31 left, letting EMU coast to the semifinals with a 60-47 win. Next up for the Eagles in their pursuit of a conference tournament title was a matchup with No. 6 Marshall, arguably the most physical team in the MAC. In the two teams’ lone meeting of the regular season, the Eagles came away with a 66-49 win in Huntington, W.Va., in the game following the win over Kent State. The semifinal matchup would be much closer. Marshall cut a six-point EMU lead to 65-64 with under three minutes remaining in the game, but the Eagles converted a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line in the final 2:12. Success at the charity stripe proved to be the difference, and perhaps the only defining statistic that EMU had a significant advantage over the Thundering Herd. For the game, the Eagles were 22-of-28 from the line in what head coach Suzy Merchant called “one of the most physical games this program has ever played in.” EMU was outrebounded 44-32, but in the end, was a 75-70 winner, advancing to the championship round of the tournament. The Eagles’ opponent in the finals was a surprise to many MAC fans. Bowling Green, the No. 4 seed, needed two back-to-back buzzer beaters to oust Western Michigan and Miami to advance to the championship, setting up a game with EMU that had occurred just once in the regular season. In that lone meeting, the Falcons threw everything they had at the Eagles in Ypsilanti, as EMU escaped with a 61-59 victory, Jan. 27. In the finals, however, the Eagles were able to take control of the game in its early stages. EMU never trailed in the contest, and led by double-digits for much of the first half, limiting the Falcons to just two field goals over the final 12:17. The Eagles entered the locker room at halftime with an eight-point lead, but Bowling Green would not fade in the second half. The Falcons cut the lead to five with under 10 minutes remaining, but a balanced scoring effort that saw each EMU player score at least seven points and effective late-game free-throw shooting proved to be the difference, as the Eagles won their last 12th out of 13 games. It turned out to be the most important and influential win in the program’s history. With the regular-season and tournament championships in hand, the Eagles were poised for their
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The 2003-04 Championship Run next mission, which would be even more unfamiliar: a berth and run in the 2004 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. With the tournament final occurring on Saturday (March 20), Eastern would have to wait one more day for the fate of its first-round opponent. The team gathered for a celebration dinner and “selection-show” party at the Washtenaw Country Club the following day, and when ESPN aired the show, Eastern learned it would be a No.14 seed in the Mideast Region, and would draw No. 3 seeded Boston College, which had recently wrapped up a championship itself by winning the Big East tournament. History was not on EMU’s side. While upsets occur regularly on the men’s side of the NCAA’s, a 14-seeded team had never beaten a third seed in the history of the women’s NCAA field. The game was scheduled for March 20 at St. John Arena on the campus of the Ohio State University. EMU fans rallied around the success of the team, and before its bus departure from Ypsilanti, March 23, a group of more than 100 Eastern fans gathered in the atrium of the Convocation Center to send the team off and show their appreciation for what had already been accomplished. They were also led to US-23 by a police escort to begin the trip. When the team arrived in Columbus, it was all business. The team had scheduled news conferences and a shoot-around shortly thereafter, March 24, and was slated to play its game in the second slot, March 25, following the Ohio State versus West Virginia contest. While the home Ohio State crowd dwindled minimally, 8,159 fans were still in attendance for EMU-Boston College, by far and away the largest crowd EMU had played in front of this season. The atmosphere was also much different than a home game at the Convocation Center. It was a neutral site with many neutral fans, and the game was televised nationally in its entirety on ESPN 2 and ESPN. Shortly after the opening tip, it seemed as if the unfamiliar surroundings had begun to influence the Eagles’ composure. Boston College came out of the gate firing, converting its first nine field goals, forcing EMU into a time-out with 14:20 left, already trailing by 18 points, 22-4. Following the break, however, the Eagles went on a quick 7-2 run on back-to-back field goals by VanMetre and junior Melis Ulker, to pull within 15, 24-9, with 11:18 remaining. The Eagles kept chipping away at the BC advantage, and pulled within single digits for the first time on a VanMetre three-point field goal with 6:24 left, trimming the edge to 28-20. The teams combined for just four field goals for the remainder of the first half, and with five seconds left, a jumper by Boston College’s Jessica Deveny gave the BC Eagles a 34-24 lead heading into the intermission. VanMetre paced the Eagles with six points, while BC was led by All-American Amber Jacobs with nine first-half points. BC opened up as large as a 13-point lead in the first five minutes of the second half, but back-to-back Ulker field goals kept EMU within 11, 40-29, heading into the first media time-out at 15:09. The edge fluctuated between eight and 13 points over the next 7:20, and the Eagles were within 10, 50-40, with 7:52 remaining. Over the next 4:05, EMU posted a 12-3 run, paced by six quick points by Coleman, and pulled within just one point, 53-52, on a jumper by junior Erika Ford that led into the game’s
final media time-out (3:48 left). Eastern took its only lead of the game with 3:22 left, when Coleman came out of the media time-out and hit a jumper to give EMU a 54-53 edge. BC’s Deveny answered the next time down the floor, however, with a three-pointer to give the lead back to BC, 56-54, with 3:02 left. Neither team scored for the ensuing 2:20 before sophomore Nikki Knapp tied the game at 56-56 with 40 seconds left on an inside power layup. BC immediately called a time-out and drew up what would be the go-ahead shot. BC missed the initial jumper with 28 seconds left, but grabbed the offensive rebound that set up Kathrin Ress’ layup underneath the basket with 12 seconds left, leaving EMU trailing by two points. The Eagles took a timeout and set up a play for their best scorer, Coleman. EMU went for the win, but Coleman’s three-pointer at the buzzer fell short of the goal, and the comeback effort ended in the 58-56 loss. Overall, for the final 35 minutes of the game, EMU outscored BC, 52-36. While the entire season was a series of “firsts,” Merchant did not believe that her 2004 team’s appearance in the NCAA tournament will be the last time it will make a mark on the national level. “We’ll be back,” Merchant said following the game. “This group (Crandall is the only loss for next season) is so levelheaded, there are no prima donnas on this team. There’s a target on our backs now, and I think we’re ready for that if we keep outworking people. We’re not some one-hit wonder where the ride is over. We’ll be back.” Coleman and Ford, both captains, seconded their coaches’ comments: “That was one of many big shots to come in the NCAA tournament,” Coleman said after coming up short on the game’s final play. “I look forward to shooting more of them, and next time, that shot is going to fall.” “We’re going to be as good, if not better next year,” Ford added. While EMU’s team racked up honors in their dream run, the individuals on the team were also recognized for their accomplishments in the 2003-04 season. The Eagles landed four players on All-MAC squads with Coleman being named to the first-team, Knapp to the second-team, Crandall, an honorable mention pick, and VanMetre to the All-Freshman squad, along with being named Sixth Man of the Year.
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The 2011-12 Championship Run Unlike the surprising success of the 2003-04 championship season, the championship season of 2011-12 was quite predictable. Entering her fifth season as the head coach at EMU, AnnMarie Gilbert boasted the most talented roster yet with the Eagles, and the team was returning from a season that saw numerous records broken, including most wins in a season (24), en route to a WNIT “Sweet 16” appearance. Naturally, the 2011-12 season began with high expectations, and the Eagles did not disappoint. The season began with a convincing win against Northeastern, and a record setting performance from senior gaurd Tavelyn James. Not only did the Team USA representative pour in a school single-game record 42 points, she also became the first woman in MAC history to score 40 or more points in the first game of the season. Next up for the Green and White was a record setting 110-31 victory over Marygrove in the second game of the season. The 79-point victory set program record for total points scored in a single game. The Eagles third game of the season was a road contest against 23rd ranked WisconsinGreen Bay. The Eagles would score first on a layup from sophomore forward Olivia Fouty, but things seemed to fall apart from there. EMU shot just 25 percent from the field, while Green Bay hit on 46.0 percent of its shots. Perhaps as telling as the gap in shooting percentage was the 23 Eagle turnovers that led to 38 points for the Phoenix. The Green and White got back on track with their next game at Loyola-Chicago. Senior forward Paige Redditt led the way with her fifth career double-double scoring 17 points and bringing down a career-best 18 rebounds to go along with three assists. The effort on the boards was crucial, as EMU out-rebounded Loyola, 46-26, on its way to a 63-55 victory. After a close win against Cornell, the Eagles traveled to Buffalo, N.Y. to play the Golden Griffins of Canisius. Sophomore forward Natachia Watkins led the way this time, scoring 16 second half points to finish with a game-high 21 in the Eagles 65-53 102
win. EMU struggled for the next month, playing around the .500 mark, including three overtime losses against Michigan State, MissouriKansas City and Detroit. Sandwiched between those OT losses, came the teams second consecutive win over Michigan in a rematch from the WNIT last season. The Green and White proved that the win last season was no fluke, winning 77-64. The game also saw another record-breaking performance from James. The 2012 Pomeroy Naismith Award winner scored 38 points on her way to the EMU all-time career scoring record. The first conference game of the season was a road trip to Ball State. The Eagles struggled offensively, shooting just 29.0 percent from the field as they fell to an 0-1 record in MAC play, dropping the game by a score of 54-51. Just when it seemed as though the EMU women may be in line for a disappointing season, the team caught fire. It all began with a matchup, Jan. 8, against the Huskies of Northern Illinois. The team was led by a 17 point, eight rebound effort from Redditt, who also blocked two shots and moved into second place on the EMU career blocked shots list. Despite the turnover-plagued first half, the game was never in doubt as the Eagles won 64-52. The win restored the team’s confidence and the women of Eastern Michigan went on to win 14 of the next 16 games to finish out the regular season, including a nine-game win streak which covered Jan. 25 to Feb. 25. The most impressive win throughout the streak came, Jan. 28, at the Convocation Center against the Akron Zips. The Eagles dominated their opponent from start to finish on their way to a 91-46 victory. The EMU offense was explosive as usual, shooting nearly 45 percent from the field, while the defense held the Zips to 24.5 percent shooting (13 of 53). The next blowout victory of the season came on Feb. 11 in the Convocation Center against Kent State. James had another record-setting day, tying the MAC record for three-pointers made in a single game with 10. James finished with 40 points, nearly outscoring the Golden Flashes on her own. The Eagles cruised to an 83-47 demolition of KSU.
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The 2011-12 Championship Run Next up for the Eagles was in-state rival Western Michigan University at University Arena in Kalamazoo, Mich. James again led the way with 30 points. EMU never trailed, playing smothering defense in holding the Broncos to a 28.8 shooting percentage. Eastern led 43-24 at halftime, and things did not change in the second half as EMU proved far too much for the Broncos cruising to an 83-56 victory. Three days later, the Eagles trekked to DeKalb, Ill. for a rematch against Northern Illinois. The beginning of the game was a true battle with six lead changes in the first half. With seven minutes left in the opening twenty, EMU found a rhythm and closed the half with an 18-8 run. The Eagles expanded their lead in the second half and won the game by a score of 77-57, their third consecutive win of 20 points or more. James led all scorers with 29 points, her 17th game of the season with at least 20 points. Watkins posted a double-double, scoring 18 with 12 rebounds. The Eagles came home next for a crucial matchup against the Toledo Rockets. Both teams entered the game tied for first place in the MAC West division, and a head-to-head match so late in the season would go a long way in deciding the division champion. The Eagles would post a 54-33 win over the Rockets to take a sole lead of the MAC West division. James led the Eagles with 20 points, while Watkins and Redditt each had double-figure scoring affairs. The last game of the win streak came at home against Ball State, Feb. 25. James again led all scorers with 23 points, and sophomore forward Fouty added 17 points and nine rebounds. The game guaranteed EMU at least a share of the MAC West Division title and avenged a 54-51 loss at Ball State earlier in the year. The second meeting between the two teams was not nearly as competitive, as the Eagles notched their fourth blowout victory in the last five games with a 74-43 win. The team was good enough during the regular season to secure the number two seed in the 2012 MidAmerican Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament. Earning the two-seed offered the Eagles an automatic bye to the semifinals of the tournament where Eastern faced its West Division co-champion Toledo. EMU trailed by a score of 51-41 with just 7:45 remaining in the game when things began to click. The Green and White finished the game on an 18-6 run to secure the team’s third win over Toledo on the season, 59-57. The win also secured the team’s second consecutive trip to the MAC Tournament Cham-
pionship Game. James again paced the team in scoring with 19. The senior was joined by sophomore Watkins, who added 19 of her own, 12 of which came in the second half. Next up would be a rematch against in-state rival Central Michigan with a trip to the NCAA Tournament on the line. In a close game, the Eagles needed just one field goal in the final 8:14 of play to dispatch fifthseeded Central Michigan University, 72-71, Saturday afternoon, March 10, in the championship game of the 2012 MidAmerican Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament at Quicken Loans Arena. Redditt stuffed home the gamewinning layup with 1.8 seconds left to earn the Eagles their first MAC title since 2004 and an automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament. Sophomore guard Desyree Thomas recorded 10 assists and four steals as the Eagles secured their second MAC Tournament Championship. James and Watkins were named to the MAC All-Tournament team and James also earned tournament MVP honors. The Eagles season ended a week later in West Lafayette, Ind. at the hands of the No. 5-seeded South Carolina Gamecocks. South Carolina played smothering defense, holding EMU to just 48 points, paced by Redditt with 14 points and 12 rebounds. The postseason game gave Redditt the opportunity to reach 1,000 career points, finishing with her final year with 1,001. EMU finished the season with a record of 23-9, one win away from tying the program record and earning the team’s second ever trip to the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. James earned MAC Player of the Year, All-MAC First Team, MAC Player of the Week honors six times, and WBCA and Associated Press AllAmerican Honorable Mention honors. Redditt and Watkins each earned All-MAC Third Team honors, while Watkins also was named to the Academic All-MAC team. The Eagles won eight games by 20 points or more, and five games by 30 points or more in one of the greatest seasons in EMU Women’s Basketball history.
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Single-Season MAC Leaders Individual Records: MAC Scoring Leaders 2011-12 Tavelyn James 2009-10 Tavelyn James 1981-82 Laurie Byrd
23.8 ppg (761 pts.) 20.7 ppg (641 pts.) 23.2 ppg (602 pts.)
MAC Free-Throw Percentage Leaders 2011-12 Tavelyn James 1989-90 Kelly Hebler 1987-88 Kelly Hebler
86.5% (160-185) 91.1% (82-90) 84.6% (77-91)
MAC Assist Leaders 2004-05 1998-99
6.0 apg (184/31) 5.9 apg (158/27)
Erika Ford Stephanie Smiley
MAC Three-Point Percentage Leaders 2007-08 Amanda Compton 2003-04 Marion Crandall 2000-01 Dru Bishop MAC Three-Pointers Made Leaders 2003-04 Marion Crandall 1998-99 Kristy Maska MAC Steals Leader 2015-16 2013-14 2011-12 1993-94
Janay Morton Desyree Thomas Desyree Thomas Jean Akin
MAC Blocks Leader 1996-97
Emily Berman
45.0% (36-80) 50.7% (77-152) 48.7% (56-115) 2.57 (77/30) 2.89 3pg (78/27)
Team Records: MAC Leaders in Scoring Defense 2003-04 Eastern Michigan
60.0 ppg
MAC Leaders in Scoring Margin 2004-05 Eastern Michigan 2003-04 Eastern Michigan
+11.6 +13.1
MAC Leaders in Field Goal Percentage 2004-05 Eastern Michigan 2003-04 Eastern Michigan 1998-99 Eastern Michigan
44.0% 43.6% 47.3%
MAC Leaders in Field Goal Percentage Defense 2010-11 Eastern Michigan 1999-00 Eastern Michigan MAC Leaders in Three-Point Field Goal Percentage Defense 2010-11 Eastern Michigan MAC Leaders in Three-Pointers Made Per Game 2003-04 Eastern Michigan 2000-01 Eastern Michigan
36.6% (773-2114) 37.6% (692-1838) 27.6% (188-681) 7.37 3pg (221) 7.7 3pg (216)
MAC Leaders in Three-Point Field Goal Percentage 2003-04 Eastern Michigan 2000-01 Eastern Michigan
37.7% (134-378) 38.5% (216-561)
MAC Leaders in Free Throw Percentage 1987-88 Eastern Michigan
72.2% (294-407)
MAC Leaders in Rebounding Offense 2009-10 Eastern Michigan 2004-05 Eastern Michigan
41.5 40.5
MAC Leaders in Rebounding Defense 2011-12 Eastern Michigan 2005-06 Eastern Michigan 2004-05 Eastern Michigan
34.1 33.0 32.7
261 204 273
Most Three-Pointers in Season in MAC Play 2011-12 Tavelyn James 2009-10 Tavelyn James 1998-99 Kristy Maska (MAC Record)
MAC Leaders in Rebounding Margin 2011-12 Eastern Michigan 2004-05 Eastern Michigan 1998-99 Eastern Michigan
+6.9 rpg +7.7 rpg +4.7 rpg
43 86 50
Most Field Goals in a MAC Game 1981-82 Laurie Byrd (vs. Miami) 1985-86 Sharon Brown (vs. Ball St.)
MAC Leaders in Offensive Rebounds 2013-14 Eastern Michigan 2011-12 Eastern Michigan 2010-11 Eastern Michigan
16.2 (519/32) 17.9 rpg (572/32) 16.49 rpg (610/37)
17 17
MAC Leaders in Defensive Rebounds 2004-05 Eastern Michigan 1999-00 Eastern Michigan
26.19 rpg (812/31) 27.47 rpg (824/30)
MAC Leaders in Assists 2004-05 Eastern Michigan 2003-04 Eastern Michigan 1998-99 Eastern Michigan
15.39 apg 15.93 apg 17.67 apg
MAC Leaders in Steals 2015-16 Eastern Michigan 2013-14 Eastern Michigan 2012-13 Eastern Michigan 2011-12 Eastern Michigan 2010-11 Eastern Michigan 2009-10 Eastern Michigan
11.2 spg 11.4 spg 10.6 spg 12.6 spg 11.73 spg 11.68 spg
2.8 spg (96/34) 2.7 spg (82/30) 3.44 spg (110/32) 3.48 spg (87/25) 2.16 bpg (54/25)
MAC Assist/Turnover Ratio 2013-14 Desyree Thomas 2006-07 Kendra Gallert 2004-05 Erika Ford 2003-04 Erika Ford Most Field Goals in Season by a MAC Player 2011-12 Tevelyn James 2004-05 Ryan Coleman 1981-82 Laurie Byrd
2.6 (133/52) 2.3 (125/55) 2.35 (186/79) 2.05 (172/84)
JoAnn LeFevre (1983-87) was a First Team All-MAC selection her senior season and was just the third Eagle to become a member of the 1,000-Point Club. She MAC Leaders in Assist-to-Turnover Ratio currently ranks 11th all-time with 2011-12 Eastern Michigan 2004-05 Eastern Michigan 1,321 points. MAC Leaders in Turnover Margin 2015-16 Eastern Michigan 2013-14 Eastern Michigan 2011-12 Eastern Michigan 2010-11 Eastern Michigan
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0.8 0.97 +6.33 +7.56 +6.06 +4.24
Career MAC Leaders Points: 2. 23.
Individual Rankings Entering the 2018-19 Season: Tavelyn James (2008-12) Ryan Coleman (2002-06)
2,470 1,793
Scoring Average 3. 14.
Tavelyn James (2008-12) Ryan Coleman (2002-06)
Field Goals Made 3. 22.
Field Goal Percentage (Minimum 5FGA) t-3. Paige Redditt (vs. Toledo - 3/11/11)
.875
Three-Point Field Goal Attempts t-5. Jessica Henry (vs. Miami - 3/2/00)
12
19.1 16.9
Rebounds t-10.
Eszter Biro (vs. Kent State - 3/10/92)
17
Tavelyn James (2008-12) Ryan Coleman (2002-06)
863 652
Assists t-7. t-7.
Cassie Schrock (vs. Kent State - 3/9/11) Cassie Schrock (vs. Miami - 3/5/11)
11 11
Field Goal Attempts 1. 17. 23. 25.
Tavelyn James (2008-12) Ryan Coleman (2002-06) Traci Parsons (1994-97) Sharon Brown (1983-86)
2,187 1,483 1,438 1,413
Free Throws Made 4. 20.
Cassie Schrock (2008-11) Tavelyn James (2008-12)
584 453
Free Throws Attempts 3. Cassie Schrock (2008-11) t-15. Nikki Knapp (2002-06) 25. Tavelyn James (2008-12) Free Throw Percentage t-5. Kelly Hebler (1986-90)
811 626 559 .848 (279-329)
Three-Point Field Goals Made 4. Tavelyn James (2008-12) 20. Kristy Maska (1997-01)
291 215
Three-Point Field Goals Attempted 1. Tavelyn James (2008-12) 16. Kristy Maska (1997-01)
946 578
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage 4. Marion Crandall (2000-04) 14. Dru Bishop (1999-2003)
.424 (137-323) .392 (150-383)
Assists 14. 18. 19. 26.
Stephanie Smiley (1998-02) Cassie Schrock (2008-11) Erika Ford (2001-05) Desyree Thomas (2010-14)
577 537 534 470
Steals 11. 20. 21. 26.
Desyree Thomas (2010-14) Ryan Coleman (2002-06) JoAnn LeFevre (1984-87) Stephanie Smiley (1998-02)
297 265 262 243
Blocked Shots 13. 17.
Sharon Rose (1983-87) Paige Redditt (2008-12)
144 125
Game Records Points 6.
Tournament Records Points: 1. Tavelyn James (2011) t-7. Laurie Byrd (1982) t-15. Nikki Knapp (2005)
83 72 64
Field Goals Made 1.
35
Laurie Byrd (1982)
Field Goals Attempted 1. Taveyn James (2011) 2. Laurie Byrd (1982)
72 61
Three-Point Field Goals Made t-11. Jessica Henry (2000) t-11. Marion Crandall (2004)
9 9
Three-Point Field Goals Attempted 2. Tavelyn James (2011)
29
Free-Throws Made 5.
Cassie Schrock (2011)
34
Rebounds t-1. t-5. t-12.
Kristin Thomas (2011) Paige Redditt (2011) Suzanne Huff (1982)
44 36 31
Assists t-1.
Cassie Schrock (2011)
29
MAC Tournament - Individual Performances Tavelyn James (vs. Miami - 3/5/11)
36
Field Goals Made t-7. t-7. t-7.
Laurie Byrd (vs. Kent State - 2/21/82) Laurie Byrd (vs. N. Illinois - 2/20/82) Tavelyn James (vs. Miami - 3/5/11)
12 12 12
Field Goal Attempts t-6. t-6. t-10. t-10.
Cassie Schrock (vs. Toledo - 3/11/11) Laurie Byrd (vs. Kent State - 2/21/82) Tavelyn James (vs. Bowling Green - 3/12/11) Tavelyn James (vs. Miami - 3/11/09)
24 24 23 23
Stephanie Smiley (1998-02) was the first player in MidAmerican Conference history to record at least 1,400 points, 700 rebounds and 500 assists and also added benchmarks of 200 steals and 100 blocked shots.
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The 1,000-Point Club
1. Tavelyn James 2,470 (2008-12)
2. Laurie Byrd 1,899 (1978-82)
3. Cha Sweeney 1,815 (2013-16)
4. Ryan Coleman 1,793 (2002-06)
5. Nikki Knapp 1,511 (2002-06)
6. Cassie Schrock 1,506 (2007-11)
7. Sharon Brown 1,459 (1982-86)
8. Traci Parsons 1,454 (1993-97)
9. Kelly Hebler 1,422 (1986-90)
10. Stephanie Smiley 1,401 (1998-02)
11. Sarah VanMetre 1,361 (2003-07)
12. Janay Morton 1,341 (2013-16)
13. JoAnn LeFevre 1,321 (1983-87)
14. LaTonya Watson 1,296 (1988-92)
15. Sasha Dailey 1,247 (2014-18)
16. Abby Wiseman 1,244 (1999-03)
17. Kristy Maska 1,228 (1997-01)
18. Reeshema Wood 1,158 (1989-93)
19. Phillis Webb 1,125 (2013-17)
T-20. Denise Allen 1,049 (1978-82)
T-20. Natachia Watkins 1,049 (2010-14)
22. Paige Redditt 1,001 (2008-12)
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The 500-Rebound Club 1. NIKKI KNAPP
2. STEPHANIE SMILEY
Year Off-Def Total/Avg 2002-03 73-109 182/6.3 2003-04 99-106 205/6.8 2004-05 86-140 226/7.3 2005-06 79-110 189/6.3 TOTAL 337-465 802/6.7
Year Off-Def Total/Avg 1998-99 34-103 137/5.1 1999-00 43-202 248/8.3 2000-01 44-149 193/6.9 2001-02 58-149 207/7.1 TOTAL 182-603 785/6.9
T4. SARAH VANMETRE Year Off-Def Total/Avg 2003-04 68-144 212/7.1 2004-05 48-80 128/4.1 2005-06 65-123 188/6.3 2006-07 66-176 242/8.3 TOTAL 247-523 770/6.4
T4. PHILLIS WEBB Year Off-Def Total/Avg 2013-14 51-47 98/3.1 2014-15 73-104 177/4.8 2015-16 74-160 234/6.9 2016-17 66-195 261/8.4 TOTAL 198-311 770/5.7
3. PAIGE REDDITT Year Off-Def Total/Avg 2008-09 51-63 114/3.9 2009-10 78-108 186/6.0 2010-11 111-114 225/6.1 2011-12 130-126 256/8.0 TOTAL 370-411 781/6.1
6. CASSIE SCHROCK Year Off-Def Total/Avg 2007-08 46-85 131/4.5 2008-09 78-137 215/7.4 2009-10 51-106 157/5.1 2010-11 56-202 258/7.0 TOTAL 231-530 761/6.0
7. SUZANNE HUFF Year Off-Def Total/Avg 1979-80 36-109 145/6.0 1980-81 96-190 286/10.6 1981-82 58-110 168/6.5 1982-83 50-107 157/7.9 TOTAL 240-516 756/7.8
8. RYAN COLEMAN Year Off-Def Total/Avg 2002-03 49-149 198/6.8 2003-04 64-132 196/6.5 2004-05 58-150 208/6.7 2005-06 39-106 145/5.8 TOTAL 210-537 747/6.5
9. SHARON ROSE Year Off-Def Total/Avg 1983-84 22-66 88/3.3 1984-85 40-86 126/5.3 1986-86 60-180 240/9.6 1986-87 60-170 230/8.8 TOTAL 182-502 684/6.7
10. KRISTIN STAPLES Year Off-Def Total/Avg 1988-89 44-60 140/3.9 1989-90 48-82 130/5.0 1990-91 73-148 221/8.2 1991-92 76-152 228/8.4 TOTAL 241-442 683/6.4
11. SHANI CHARLES Year Off-Def Total/Avg 1997-98 13-62 75/3.0 1998-99 87-138 225/8.3 2000-01 72-125 197/7.0 2001-02 73-109 182/7.3 TOTAL 245-434 679/6.5
12. FELICIA HINES Year Off-Def Total/Avg 1982-83 29-87 116/7.3 1983-84 66-200 266/9.9 1984-85 96-196 292/11.7 TOTAL 191-483 674/9.9
13. OLIVIA FOUTY Year Off-Def Total/Avg 2010-11 54-43 97/2.9 2011-12 118-142 260/8.1 2012-13 24-34 58/8.2 2013-14 92-154 9246/8.2 TOTAL 288-373 661/6.4
14. N ATAC H I A WAT KINS Year Off-Def Total/Avg 2010-11 11-16 27/1.3 2011-12 76-142 218/6.8 2012-13 62-118 180/6.0 2013-14 67-156 223/7.4 TOTAL 216-432 648/5.7
15. EMILY STEINMETZ Year Off-Def Total/Avg 1995-96 55-61 116/4.6 1996-97 46-116 162/6.2 1997-98 57-87 144/5.8 1998-99 62-158 220/8.1 TOTAL 220-422 642/6.2
16. ABBY WISEMAN Year Off-Def Total/Avg 1999-00 65-76 141/4.7 2000-01 50-76 126/4.7 2001-02 66-114 180/6.2 2002-03 55-96 151/5.2 TOTAL 236-362 598/5.2
19. KELLY HEBLER Year Off-Def Total/Avg 1986-87 25-67 92/3.5 1987-88 44-133 177/7.1 1988-89 57-81 138/5.1 1989-90 48-99 147/5.3 TOTAL 174-380 554/5.2
17. SHERYL MULLICE Year Off-Def Total/Avg 1976-77 27-82 109/5.5 1977-78 31-92 123/6.2 1978-79 52-155 207/9.4 1979-80 36-107 143/6.2 TOTAL 146-436 582/6.8
20. TRACI PARSONS Year Off-Def Total/Avg 1993-94 69-96 165/6.6 1994-95 53-101 154/5.9 1995-96 38-83 121/4.7 1996-97 43-63 111/4.3 TOTAL 203-348 551/5.3
18. DENISE ALLEN Year Off-Def Total/Avg 1978-79 46-138 184/8.4 1979-80 34-88 122/5.1 1980-81 38-113 151/6.0 1981-82 29-87 116/5.0 TOTAL 14-426 573/6.1
21. CHRIS CHANDLER Year Off-Def Total/Avg 1985-86 2-5 7/0.7 1986-87 16-49 65/3.3 1987-88 53-160 213/8.9 1988-89 70-159 229/8.5 TOTAL 141-373 514/6.3
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Convocation Center Records POINTS OPPONENT EMU Kent State EMU Toledo Kent State Rochester Michigan EMU Akron Miami EMU EMU Marygrove Missouri State Akron EMU Kent State-Tuscarawas Buffalo Ball State Western Michigan
PTS. 43 40 40 40 40 39 38 37 36 36 34 33 32 31 31 31 31 30 30 30
PLAYER Rachel Tecca (Akron) Tavelyn James (EMU) Tamara Bowie (Ball State) Tavelyn James (EMU) Tavelyn James (EMU) Tavelyn James (EMU) Tavelyn James (EMU) Lauren Prochaska (BGSU) Colleen Russell (EMU) Tavelyn James (EMU) Shareta Brown (Detroit) Lauren Dickerson (Miami) Tavelyn James (EMU) Tavelyn James( EMU) Tavelyn James (EMU) Alexis Lindstrom (NIU) Sasha Dailey (EMU) Patrice McKinney (EMU) Ryan Coleman (EMU) Cha Sweeney (EMU)
FGM 16 15 14 14 14 14 13 13 13 13 12
FIELD GOALS MADE PLAYER OPPONENT DATE Tavelyn James (EMU) Rochester Sasha Dailey (EMU) Kent State-Tuscarawas Tavelyn James (EMU) Kent State Tamara Bowie (Ball State) EMU Tavelyn James (EMU) Kent State Rachel Tecca (Akron) EMU Tavelyn James (EMU) Toledo Natachia Watkins (EMU) Akron Shareta Brown (Detroit) EMU Ruvanna Campbell (UIC) EMU Accomplished seven times
FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED FGA TEAM OPPONENT 32 Tavelyn James (EMU) Kent State 29 Tavelyn James (EMU) Rochester 25 Tavelyn James (EMU) Miami 25 Cassie Schrock (EMU) Buffalo 25 Cha Sweeney (EMU) Akron 24 Tavelyn James (EMU) Akron 24 Natachia Watkins (EMU) Akson 24 Tavelyn James (EMU) Ohio 24 Cha Sweeney (EMU) Detroit 23 Kristy Maska (EMU) Ball State 23 Tavelyn James (EMU) Cleveland State 23 Tavelyn James (EMU) Missouri State 23 Sydney Huntley (EMU) Bowling Green 23 Miranda Tate (EMU) Northeastern 23 Rachel Tecca (Akron) EMU 23 Cha Sweeney (EMU) Miami 23 Cha Sweeney (EMU) UIC FIELD GOAL-PERCENTAGE (MIN. 8 ATT.) PCT. PLAYER OPPONENT 1.000 (8-8) Kiley Jerrett (Ball State) EMU .916 (11-12) Jenel Stevens (Canisius) Stetson .909 (10-11) Jamaica Bucknor (EMU) Madonna .889 (8-9) Jamila Griffith (UMES) EMU .875 (7-8) Kourtney Brown (Buffalo) EMU .875 (7-8) Emily Maggert (Ball State) EMU .857 (6-7) Stephanie Ford (Miami) EMU .833 (10-12) Shani Charles (EMU) Akron .818 (9-11) Nikki Knapp (EMU) Ohio .800 (8-10) Kristy Maska (EMU) Akron .800 (8-10) Dru Bishop (EMU) Central Michigan .800 (8-10) Kate Endress (Ball State) EMU .800 (8-10) Ryan Coleman (EMU) Central Michigan .800 (8-10) Chasidy Myers (CMU) EMU .800 (8-10) Jamaica Bucknor (EMU) Kent State-Tuscarawas
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DATE 1-26-14 2-11-12 1-27-01 3-2-10 2-11-12 12-9-09 12-11-11 2-12-11 2-12-08 3-5-11 11-18-12 1-24-18 11-14-11 11-29-09 1-28-12 3-10-14 11-14-14 1-24-07 2-2-05 3-4-15
12-9-09 11-14-14 2-11-12 1-27-01 2-11-12 1-26-14 3-2-10 1-28-12 11-18-12 3-24-14
DATE 2-11-12 12-9-09 2-10-10 2-5-11 1-26-14 1-28-12 1-28-12 2-1-12 12-30-14 2-3-99 12-29-09 11-29-09 2-12-11 11-11-12 1-26-14 2-2-14 3-24-14 DATE 2-23-08 11-22-02 12-9-14 11-20-04 1-24-07 2-28-08 2-11-06 2-16-99 1-22-05 2-16-99 12-4-99 2-1-03 1-10-04 3-1-06 11-14-14
3PM 10 9 8 7 7 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 3PA 20 17 16 15 14 14 14 14 14 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13
THREE-POINTERS MADE PLAYER OPPONENT DATE Tavelyn James (EMU) Kent State Alexis Lindstrom (NIU) EMU Marion Crandall (EMU) Ball State Dawn Zerman (Kent State) EMU Jenel Stevens (Canisius) Stetson Alyssa Pittman (EMU) Wright State Tavelyn James (EMU) Missouri State Monica Albano (Loyola-Chicago) EMU Julia Henson (WMU) EMU Kim Woodlee (Kansas State) EMU Kristy Maska (EMU) Ball State Stephanie Smiley (EMU) Illinois-Chicago Emily Samuelson (Western Mich.) EMU Molli Munz (Central Michigan) EMU Cathy Szall (Ohio) EMU Kandy Lindsey (EMU) Kent State Stephanie Smiley (EMU) Western Michigan Tavelyn James (EMU) Cleveland State Sydney Huntley (EMU) Akron Miranda Tate (EMU) Northeastern Bianca Cage (EMU) Northern Illinois Lauren Dickerson (Miami) EMU
2-11-12 3-10-14 2-21-04 2-13-99 11-22-02 11-17-07 11-29-09 1-5-13 3-9-13 11-23-98 2-3-99 12-30-99 1-17-01 2-14-01 3-3-01 1-5-02 2-26-02 12-29-09 1-30-10 11-11-12 1-31-13 1-24-18
THREE-POINTERS ATTEMPTED PLAYER OPPONENT Tavelyn James (EMU) Kent State Tavelyn James (EMU) Detroit Tavelyn James (EMU) North Dakota Tavelyn James (EMU) Missouri State Kristy Maska (EMU) Ball State Kristy Maska (EMU) Ball State Alyssa Pittman (EMU) Ball State Alyssa Waldon (Chicago State) EMU Tavelyn James (EMU) Cleveland State Marion Crandall (EMU) Ball State Alyssa Pittman (EMU) Dayton Tavelyn James (EMU) Rochester Tavelyn James (EMU) UMKC Tavelyn James (EMU) Michigan Miranda Tate (EMU) Northeastern Kate Thompson (Michigan) EMU Haley Moore (EMU) Marygrove
DATE 2-11-12 12-20-08 1-4-10 11-29-09 2-3-99 1-31-00 2-23-08 12-10-08 12-29-09 2-21-04 12-21-07 12-9-09 12-09-11 12-11-11 11-11-12 12-11-12 11-30-13
PCT. 1.000 (7-7) .857 (6-7) .833 (5-6) .833 (5-6) .833 (5-6) .833 (5-6) .818 (9-11) .750 (6-8) .714 (5-7) .714 (5-7) .714 (5-7) .667 (6-9) .667 (6-9) .667 (4-6) .667 (4-6) .667 (4-6) .667 (4-6) FTM 15 14 14 14 14 14 12 12 12 12 12
THREE-POINTER PERCENTAGE (MIN 6. ATT.) PLAYER OPPONENT Jenel Stevens (Canisius) Stetson Emily Samuelson (WMU) EMU Kelly Cooper (Ball State) EMU Stephanie Smiley (EMU) Howard Kris Kachaturoff (EMU) Ball State Marion Crandall (EMU) Kent State Alexis Lindstrom (NIU) EMU Cathy Szall (Ohio) EMU Marion Crandall (EMU) Toledo Marion Crandall (EMU) Lamar Nikki Smith (Indiana) EMU Kim Woodlee (Kansas State)EMU Sydney Huntley (EMU) Akron Kristy Maska (EMU) Buffalo Kelli Ryan (Northern Illinois)EMU Kris Kachaturoff (EMU) Toledo Cassie Schrock (EMU) Missouri State
FREE THROWS MADE PLAYER OPPONENT Tavelyn James (EMU) Miami Jenny DeMuth (Indiana) EMU Colleen Russell (EMU) Akron Cassie Schrock (EMU) UIC Tavelyn James (EMU) Michigan Rachel Tecca (Akron) EMU Kelli Werling (IUPUI) EMU Nikki Knapp (EMU) Indiana Lindsay Shearer (Kent State) EMU Cassie Schrock (EMU) Buffalo Cassie Schrock (EMU) Missouri State
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
DATE 11-22-02 1-17-01 2-3-99 11-17-01 2-16-02 2-4-04 3-10-14 3-3-01 1-11-03 11-21-03 12-7-05 11-23-98 1-30-10 2-23-99 2-28-00 2-20-02 11-29-09 DATE 3-5-11 12-7-05 2-12-08 12-23-10 12-11-11 1-26-14 11-23-99 12-7-05 1-25-06 02-11-09 11-29-09
Convocation Center Records FTA 20 18 17 16 15 15 14 14 14 14 14 14
FREE THROWS ATTEMPTED PLAYER OPPONENT Colleen Russell (EMU) Akron Cassie Schrock (EMU) UIC Nikki Knapp (EMU) Ball State Tavelyn James (EMU) Miami Kelli Werling (IUPUI) EMU Jenny DeMuth (Indiana) EMU Cassie Schrock (EMU) Notre Dame Cassie Schrock (EMU) Missouri State Cassie Schrock (EMU) Miami Tavelyn James (EMU) Michigan Rachel Tecca (Akron) EMU Cha Sweeney (EMU) Cleveland State
PCT. 1.000 (9-9) 1.000 (10-10) 1.000 (12-12) 1.000 (10-10) 1.000 (8-8) 1.000 (8-8) 1.000 (8-8) 1.000 (8-8) 1.000 (12-12) 1.000 (10-10) 1.000 (8-8) 1.000 (10-10) 1.000 (14-14)
FREE THROW PERCENTAGE (MIN 8 ATT.) PLAYER OPPONENT Shani Charles (EMU) Coppin State Kristan Knake (NIU) EMU Lindsay Shearer (Kent State) EMU Kate Achter (BGSU) EMU Lauren Kohn (Ohio) EMU Kiley Jerrett (Ball State) EMU Angel Chan (Central Michigan) EMU Cassie Schrock (EMU) Central Michigan Cassie Schrock (EMU) Buffalo Tavelyn James (EMU) Temple Cassie Schrock (EMU) Northern Illinois Miracle Woods (WMU) EMU Rachel Tecca (Akron) EMU
OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS REB. PLAYER OPPONENT 10 Olivia Fouty (EMU) Wyoming 8 Catie Knable (Marshall) EMU 8 Patrice McKinney (EMU) Canisius 8 Paige Redditt (EMU) Cleveland State 8 Kristin Thomas (EMU) Detroit 8 Olivia Fouty (EMU) UMKC 7 Emily Steinmetz (EMU) St. Peter’s 7 Shani Charles (EMU) Toledo 7 Emily Steinmetz (EMU) Bowling Green 7 Stephanie Smiley (EMU) Toledo 7 Nikki Knapp (EMU) Mercer 7 Kristin Thomas (EMU) Cleveland State 7 Paige Redditt (EMU) CMU 7 Jas’Mine Bracy (CMU) EMU 7 Ruvanna Campbell (UIC) EMU REB. 16 16 16 14 14 13 13 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
DEFENSIVE REBOUNDS PLAYER OPPONENT Kristen Olowinski (Miami) EMU Rachel Tecca (Akron) EMU Ruvanna Campbell (UIC) EMU Cassie Schrock (EMU) Temple Crystal Bradford (CMU) EMU Stephanie Smiley (EMU) Western Michigan Kristin Koetsier (Western Michigan) EMU Stephanie Smiley (EMU) Ohio Patrice McKinney (EMU) Oakland Patrice McKinney (EMU) Detroit Sarah VanMetre (EMU) Northern Illinois Patrice McKinney (EMU) Kent State Liz Stratman (Butler) EMU Olivia Fouty (EMU) Ball State
REB. 23 22 19 18 18 17 17 16
PLAYER Ruvanna Campbell (UIC) Rachel Tecca (Akron) Crystal Bradford (CMU) Kristen Olowinski (Miami) Olivia Fouty (EMU) Phillis Webb (EMU) Crystal Bradford (CMU) Accomplished six times
TOTAL REBOUNDS OPPONENT EMU EMU EMU EMU Wyoming Air Force EMU
DATE 2-12-08 12-23-10 2-2-05 3-5-11 11-23-99 12-7-05 12-02-08 11-29-09 3-5-11 12-11-11 1-26-14 12-2-14 DATE 11-18-00 1-9-01 1-25-06 1-28-07 2-10-07 2-23-08 3-5-08 1-10-09 2-11-09 12-21-10 2-19-11 1-15-14 1-26-14 DATE 1-2-12 3-2-02 12-30-05 12-29-09 12-8-10 12-9-11 11-15-98 1-6-99 1-9-99 2-24-01 11-22-03 12-29-09 1-19-12 3-8-14 3-24-14 DATE 2-10-10 1-26-14 3-24-14 12-21-10 3-8-14 2-25-00 2-25-00 1-26-00 11-22-06 12-6-06 1-3-07 1-25-06 11-13-14 1-9-14 DATE 3-24-14 1-26-14 3-8-14 2-10-10 1-2-12 12-21-16 3-6-13
AST. 14 14 14 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 11
ASSISTS PLAYER OPPONENT DATE Tiera Delahoussaye (Western Mich) EMU Kelly Watts (EMU) Western Michigan Kelly Watts (EMU) Miami Cassie Schrock (EMU) Siena Cassie Schrock (EMU) Notre Dame Cassie Schrock (EMU) Michigan Desyree Thomas (EMU) Miami Stephanie Smiley (EMU) Ohio Cassie Schrock (EMU) Marygrove Erika Ford (EMU) Toledo Erika Ford (EMU) Ohio Erika Ford (EMU) Bowling Green Naama Shafir (Toledo) EMU Cassie Schrock (EMU) Miami Desyree Thomas (EMU) Northern Illinois
1-23-08 1-23-08 1-29-08 11-24-08 12-02-08 3-17-11 2-4-12 1-26-00 11-16-09 1-11-03 1-22-03 3-8-03 1-15-11 3-5-11 1-31-13
TO 13 13 12 10 10 11 11 10
TURNOVERS PLAYER OPPONENT Ansley Davenport (Temple Baptist) EMU Lexy Newsom (Rochester) EMU Michelle Garcia (Stetson) Florida A&M Holly Mitchell (EMU) Akron Alyssa Pittman (EMU) North Carolina St. Charlene Howard (Temple Baptist) EMU Steph MacDonald (Canisius) EMU Naama Shafir (Toledo) EMU
DATE 11-11-07 12-9-09 11-23-02 2-16-99 11-24-07 11-11-07 12-11-10 1-15-11
BLK 6 6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4
PLAYER Stephanie Smiley (EMU) Yolanda Richardson (Toledo) Becca Turney (EMU) Chanise Baldwin Patrice McKinney (EMU) Andrea Csaszar (Kent State) Kourtney Brown (Buffalo) Chaundra Sewell (Wyoming) Becca Mills (Michigan State) Whitney Turner (Boston U.) Liz Stratman (Butler) Accomplished 17 times
STL 9 9 9 9 8 8 8 8 8 7
STEALS PLAYER Tavelyn James (EMU) Shawnita Garland (Cleveland State) Monica Albano (Loyola-Chicago) Sasha Dailey (EMU) Stephanie Smiley (EMU) Jae Conn (Akron) Patrice McKinney (EMU) Brittany Tyson (EMU) Alyssa Pittman (EMU) Accomplished six times
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OPPONENT Miami EMU Ferris State Kent State Buffalo EMU EMU EMU EMU EMU EMU
DATE 1-16-99 2-21-12 11-16-16 3-7-16 1-24-07 2-4-04 3-6-10 1-2-12 11-15-12 11-23-12 11-13-14
OPPONENT Madonna EMU EMU Kent State-Tuscarawas Kent State EMU Toledo Temple Baptist Northern Illinois
DATE 11-22-08 12-29-09 1-5-13 11-14-14 2-13-99 1-7-04 2-17-07 11-11-07 1-9-08
One of the greatest players ever to don an EMU jersey, Sarah VanMetre (2004-07) ranks fifth in games played (120), fourth in rebounding (770) and 10th in scoring (1,361). She was also just the fourth player in the program’s history to score more than 1,000 points and grab more than 700 rebounds in a career.
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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Convocation Center Records POINTS PTS. TEAM OPPONENT DATE 127 EMU KSU-Tuscarawas 11-14-14 120 EMU Marygrove 11-30-13 110 EMU Marygrove 11-14-11 108 EMU Temple Baptist 11-11-07 108 EMU Rochester 12-9-09 104 Canisius Stetson 11-22-02 101 EMU Madonna 11-9-13 101 Akron EMU 1-26-14 100 Ball State EMU 1-27-00 99 EMU Akron 2-16-99 99 EMU Central Mich. 3-8-14 93 Accomplished seven times PTS 184 (91-93) 183 (99-84) 180 (79-101) 174 (93-81) 173 (89-84) 172 (104-68) 171 (94-77) 170 (99-71) 167 (127/40) 166 (100-66) 166 (93-73) 164 (78-86) 163 (74-89)
POINTS, BOTH TEAMS TEAM OPPONENT EMU Illinois-Chicago EMU Central Mich. EMU Akron EMU Missouri State EMU Toledo Canisius Stetson EMU Hillsdale EMU Akron EMU KSU-Tuscarawas EMU Ball State EMU Marshall EMU Western Mich. EMU Kent State
DATE 3-24-14 3-8-14 1-26-14 11-29-09 3-2-10 11-22-03 11-17-15 2-16-99 11-14-14 1-27-01 2-26-05 1-17-01 2-13-99
PTS 87 (127-40) 86 (102-22) 85 (120-35) 84 (108-24) 79 (110-31) 56 (93-37) 55 (89-34) 54 (92-38) 52 (92-40) 51 (82-31) 49 (89-40) 49 (101-52) 48 (84-36) 45 (85-40) 45 (91-46) 44 (90-46) 42 (87-45)
MARGIN OF VICTORY TEAM OPPONENT EMU KSU-Tuscarawas EMU Temple Baptist EMU Marygrove EMU Rochester EMU Marygrove EMU Akron EMU Niagara EMU Madonna EMU Mercer EMU Wayne State EMU Akron EMU Madonna EMU Madonna EMU Ohio EMU Akron EMU Lamar EMU Marygrove
DATE 11-14-14 11-11-07 11-30-13 12-9-09 11-14-11 1-7-04 12-28-10 11-22-08 11-22-03 11-19-04 1-16-02 11-9-13 11-7-09 1-26-11 1-28-12 11-21-03 11-16-09
FEWEST POINTS PTS TEAM OPPONENT DATE 22 Temple Baptist EMU 11-11-07 24 Rochester EMU 12-9-09 26 Wayne State EMU 12-7-99 29 Rochester EMU 11-13-17 31 Marygrove EMU 11-14-11 31 Wayne State EMU 11-19-05 33 Toledo EMU 2-21-12 34 Niagara EMU 12-28-10 35 NIU EMU 2-19-11 35 Marygrove EMU 11-30-13 36 Madonna EMU 11-7-09 37 EMU Akron 1-7-04 38 Madonna EMU 11-22-08 38 Miami EMU 1-21-15 40 Akron EMU 1-16-02 40 Mercer EMU 11-22-03 40 Toledo EMU 1-10-06 40 Canisius EMU 12-11-10 40 Ohio EMU 1-26-11 40 EMU Toledo 1-16-13 40 KSU-Tuscarawas EMU 11-14-14 PTS 74 (48-26) 87 (54-33) 93 (41-52) 94 (56-38) 97 (42-55) 97 (62-35) 97 (50-47) 97 (41-56) 98 (43-55) 99 (54-45) 100 (59-41) 101 (55-46) 102 (53-49) 106 (49-57)
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FEWEST POINTS, BOTH TEAMS TEAM OPPONENT EMU Wayne State EMU Toledo Ohio EMU EMU Miami EMU Toledo EMU Northern Illinois EMU Northeastern EMU Ball State EMU Michigan EMU Northern Ill. EMU Toledo EMU Ball State EMU Northern Ill. EMU UW-Green Bay
DATE 12-7-99 2-21-12 2-04-08 1-21-15 1-6-99 2-19-11 11-11-12 2-3-13 12-11-12 3-2-14 1-23-16 1-13-07 2-21-09 12-13-99
POINTS IN A HALF PTS TEAM OPPONENT DATE st 72 (1 ) EMU Marygrove 11-14-11 st 67 (1 ) EMU Marygrove 11-30-13 66 (1st) EMU KSU-Tuscarawas 11-14-14 nd 61 (2 ) EMU KSU-Tuscarawas 11-14-14 58 (2nd) EMU Akron 2-16-99 57 (1st) Ball State EMU 1-27-01 57 (1st) EMU Madonna 11-9-13 56 (1st) EMU Lamar 11-21-03 55 (2nd) EMU Rochester 12-9-09 54 (2nd) EMU New Orleans 11-17-06 54 (2nd) EMU Akron 1-16-02 54 (1st) EMU Lawrence Tech 12-31-13 53 Accompished eight times POINTS IN A HALF, BOTH PTS TEAM OPPONENT DATE st) 97 (48/49, 1 EMU Illinois-Chicago 3-24-14 96 (43-53, 2nd) EMU Ohio 1-26-00 95 (54-41, 1st) EMU Lawrence Tech 12-31-13 94 (51-43, 1st) EMU Morehead St. 11-18-06 94 (51-43, 2nd) EMU Central Michigan 1-30-99 94 (58-36, 2nd) EMU Akron 2-16-99 94 (49-45, 2nd) EMU Ball State 2-21-04 nd 94 (48-46,2 )Toledo EMU 1-14-09 nd 93 (48-45, 2 ) EMU Kent State 2-13-99 93 (51-42, 2nd) Canisius Stetson 11-22-02 nd 92 (53-39, 2 ) EMU Detroit 11-28-99 91 (43-48, 1st) EMU Missouri State 11-29-09 nd 90 (46-44, 2 ) EMU Western Mich. 1-17-01 90 (51-39, 2nd) EMU Howard 11-17-01 FEWEST POINTS IN A HALF PTS TEAM OPPONENT DATE 6 (1st) Madonna EMU 11-22-08 7 (1st) Marygrove EMU 11-14-11 9 (2nd) Rochester EMU 11-13-18 st 10 (1 ) Temple Baptist EMU 11-11-07 st 11 (1 ) EMU Central Mich. 1-12-00 11 (1st) EMU Toledo 1-16-13 st 11 (1 ) Rochester EMU 12-9-09 12 (1st) Wayne State EMU 11-19-04 nd 12 (2 ) Temple Baptist EMU 11-11-07 12 (1st) Northern Ill. EMU 2-19-11 12 (1st) NIU EMU 1-8-12 13 (1st) Wayne State EMU 12-7-99 13 (2nd) Wayne State EMU 12-7-99 13 (1st) Mercer EMU 11-22-03 13 (1st) UMass EMU 11-22-05 13 (2nd) Rochester EMU 12-9-09 st 14 (1 ) Ohio EMU 1-26-00 st 14 (1 ) EMU Green Bay 12-6-10 14 (1st) Ball State EMU 2-25-12 st 14 (1 ) Miami EMU 1-21-15 FEWEST POINTS IN A HALF, BOTH TEAMS PTS TEAM OPPONENT DATE 36 (23-13, 1st) EMU Wayne State 12-7-99 38 (25-13, 2nd) EMU Wayne State 12-7-99 38 (16-22, 2nd) EMU Ohio 2-04-09 38 (24-14, 1st) EMU Miami 1-21-15 39 (19-20, 1st) EMU Toledo 1-6-99 40 (28-12) (1st)EMU NIU 1-8-12 st 41 (29-12, 1 ) EMU Northern Illinois 2-19-11 nd 41 (26-15, 2 ) EMU Toledo 2-21-12 41 (11-30, 1st) EMU Toledo 1-16-13 st 43 (18-25, 1 ) EMU UW-Green Bay 12-13-99 44 (27-17, 1st) EMU WMU 2-26-02 44 (31-13, 1st) EMU UMass 11-22-05 44 (17-27, 1st) EMU Northeastern 11-11-12 45 (26-19, 1st) EMU Wright State 11-17-07 FIELD GOALS MADE FGM TEAM OPPONENT DATE 57 EMU KSU-Tuscarawas 11-14-14 46 EMU Temple Baptist 11-11-07 45 EMU Marygrove 11-30-13 42 EMU Rochester 12-9-09 42 EMU Marygrove 11-14-11 41 EMU Madonna 11-9-13 41 UIC EMU 3-24-14 38 EMU Ohio 1-26-11 38 EMU Akron 1-28-12 37 EMU Western Mich. 1-17-01 37 Canisius Stetson 11-22-02 37 EMU Lawrence Tech 12-31-13 37 Akron EMU 1-26-14 36 EMU Western Mich. 2-12-05 36 EMU Marygrove 11-16-09
FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED FGA TEAM OPPONENT DATE 99 EMU Marygrove 11-30-14 99 EMU KSU-Tuscarawas 11-14-14 87 EMU Madonna 11-9-14 86 EMU Akron 1-26-14 85 EMU Akron 1-28-12 85 EMU Central Mich. 3-8-14 84 Akron EMU 1-26-14 83 EMU Marygrove 11-14-11 82 EMU Siena 11-24-08 82 EMU Rochester 12-9-09 81 EMU Temple Baptist 11-11-07 79 EMU Central Michigan 2-3-16 77 EMU Lawrence Tech 12-31-13 77 EMU Hillsdale 11-25-14 77 EMU Akron 1-6-16 76 Detroit EMU 11-28-99 76 EMU Detroit 12-30-14 75 EMU Detroit 12-20-08 74 Howard EMU 11-17-01 74 Ohio EMU 1-22-05 74 EMU Missouri State 11-29-09 74 Cleveland St. EMU 12-29-09 74 EMU Kent State 2-11-12 74 UIC EMU 3-24-14 74 EMU Hillsdale 11-17-15 PCT. .623 (38-61) .614 (35-57) .576 (34-59) .576 (57-99) .571 (36-63) .569 (37-65) .569 (29-51) .559 (33-59) .568 (46-81) .557 (34-61) .556 (35-63) .554 (41-74 .547 (29-53) .545 (30-55) .537 (29-54) .536 (30-56) .536 (30-56) .534 (31-58) .534 (31-58) .530 (35-66)
FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE TEAM OPPONENT EMU Ohio CMU EMU EMU Akron EMU KSU-Tuscarawas EMU Western Mich. EMU Western Mich. EMU Toledo EMU Central Mich. EMU Temple Baptist EMU Ohio EMU Akron UIC EMU Toledo EMU Ball State EMU Ball State EMU EMU Central Mich. NIU EMU EMU Buffalo EMU Central Mich. Ball State EMU
DATE 1-26-11 2-3-18 2-16-99 11-14-14 2-12-05 1-17-01 2-20-02 12-4-99 11-11-07 1-22-05 1-07-04 3-24-14 1-17-00 2-3-99 2-1-03 1-30-99 3-10-14 2-23-99 1-10-04 1-27-01
PCT. .182 (8-44) .183 (13-71) .192 (10-52) .200 (11-55) .200 (12-60) .208 (11-53) .226 (14-62) .227 (15-66) .228 (13-57) .230 (14-61) .231 (12-52) .232 (13-56) .234 (15-64) .234 (11-47) .238 (10-42) .240 (12-50) .241 (13-54) .242 (15-62) .243 (17-70) .244 (11-45) .245 (13-53)
WORST FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE TEAM OPPONENT Rochester EMU Wayne State EMU Niagara EMU Wayne State EMU Northern Ill. EMU Rochester EMU Akron EMU Marygrove EMU KSU-Tuscarawas EMU Air Force EMU Madonna EMU Ball State EMU Miami EMU Miami EMU Temple Bapt. EMU Ohio EMU Mercer EMU CCSU EMU EMU Western Mich. Canisius EMU Akron EMU
DATE 12-9-10 11-19-04 12-28-10 12-7-99 2-19-11 11-13-18 1-07-04 11-30-13 11-14-14 12-21-16 11-22-08 2-25-12 1-16-99 1-21-15 11-11-07 1-26-11 11-23-03 11-18-05 2-25-00 12-11-10 1-28-12
THREE-POINTERS MADE 3PM TEAM OPPONENT 15 Ball State EMU 15 EMU Missouri State 13 WMU EMU 13 Kent State EMU 13 EMU WMU 13 Canisius Stetson 13 EMU Akron 13 CMU EMU 13 Madonna EMU 13 Ohio EMU 13 EMU Central Mich. 13 Monmouth EMU 12 Accomplished eight times
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
DATE 1-27-01 11-29-09 1-17-01 2-13-99 2-26-02 11-22-02 1-7-04 3-8-14 12-9-14 1-14-15 2-14-15 12-12-16
Convocation Center Records 3PA 40 38 36 35 34 33 33 33 32 31 31 31
THREE-POINTERS ATTEMPTED TEAM OPPONENT DATE CMU EMU 3-8-14 KSU-Tuscarawas EMU 11-14-15 EMU Marygrove 11-30-13 EMU Detroit 12-20-08 EMU Ball State 1-31-00 Madonna EMU 11-9-13 Detroit EMU 12-30-14 Monmouth EMU 12-12-16 Ohio EMU 2-14-18 Akron EMU 2-16-99 Wayne State EMU 12-7-99 UMass EMU 11-22-05
PCT. .733 (11-15) .615 (8-13) .611 (11-18) .600 (9-15) .597 (11-19) .588 (10-17) .588 (10-17) .588 (10-17) .583 (7-12) .563 (9-16) .545 (6-11) .545 (6-11) .542 (13-24) .542 (13-24)
THREE-POINT PERCENTAGE TEAM OPPONENT NIU EMU EMU Toledo EMU Wright State EMU Central Mich. Santa Clara EMU Central Mich. EMU EMU Howard Missouri State EMU EMU Buffalo Toledo EMU Ball State EMU EMU Western Mich. Canisius Stetson EMU Akron
DATE 3-10-14 1-11-03 11-17-07 1-10-04 1-2-03 1-30-99 11-17-01 11-29-09 1-15-03 1-15-11 2-3-99 1-14-06 11-22-02 1-07-04
FTM 34 33 32 31 30 29 29 28 28 28 27 27
FREE THROWS MADE TEAM OPPONENT EMU Toledo EMU Detroit EMU Miami IUPUI EMU EMU Florida A&M EMU Ill.-Chicago EMU Western Mich. Northern Ill. EMU EMU Central Michigan EMU Central Michigan EMU Western Mich. EMU Akron
DATE 3-2-10 11-28-99 3-15-11 11-23-99 11-22-02 12-23-10 3-4-15 1-9-01 1-6-10 3-8-14 2-25-00 2-12-08
FTA 46 46 45 44 43 42 40 40 39 39
FREE THROWS ATTEMPTED TEAM OPPONENT IUPUI EMU EMU Ill.-Chicago EMU Toledo EMU Miami EMU Florida A&M EMU Western Mich. EMU Akron Notre Dame EMU EMU Detroit EMU Central Michigan
DATE 11-23-99 12-23-10 3-2-10 3-5-11 11-22-02 2-25-00 2-12-08 12-02-08 11-28-99 1-6-10
PCT. 1.000 (14-14) 1.000 (10-10) 1.000 (10-10) .929 (13-14) .917 (11-12) .917 (11-12) .913 (21-23) .909 (10-11) .906 (29-32) .900 (18-20) .895 (17-19) .893 (25-28) .889 (16-18) .885 (23-26)
FREE THROW PERCENTAGE TEAM OPPONENT EMU Detroit Michigan EMU EMU Northern Illinois EMU Ohio EMU Central Mich. Buffalo EMU Toledo EMU EMU Michigan EMU Western Mich. WMU EMU EMU Miami BGSU EMU EMU Buffalo Northern Ill. EMU
DATE 12-20-08 12-11-11 2-20-16 2-1-17 2-13-02 2-13-13 2-24-01 12-23-15 3-4-15 1-15-14 2-10-10 1-28-07 2-9-05 1-7-06
PCT. .000 (0-1) .000 (0-2) .200 (2-10) .267 (4-15) .333 (2-6) .333 (1-3) .333 (2-6) .357 (5-14) .357 (5-14) .364 (4-11) .400
WORST FREE THROW PERCENTAGE TEAM OPPONENT EMU Kent State Temple Baptist EMU EMU Western Mich. EMU Western Mich. EMU N. Carolina St. NIU EMU EMU Miami Ohio EMU EMU Akron Ball State EMU Accomplished six times
DATE 1-5-02 11-11-07 1-17-04 1-17-01 11-24-07 1-8-12 1-21-15 1-22-05 1-6-16 2-1-03
REB. 31 30 29 29 27 26 26 26 26 25 25 23 REB. 47 47 41 41 40 40 40 39 39 39 38 38 38 38 37 36 REB. 71 67 66 65 62 61 60 60 60 59 57 57 57 56 56 55 55 REB. 113 (71-42) 111 (52/59) 107 (62-45) 107 (42-65) 105 (67-38) 103 (51-52) 100 (48-52) 99 (60-39) 99 (46-53) 99 (53/46) 98 (61-37) 98 (60-38) 97 (48-49) 97 (43-54) 96 (55-41) 96 (49-47) 95 (44-45) 95 (50/45) 94 (44/50) 94 (45/49) 93 (34-59) AST. 32 28 28 28 27 27 26 26 26 25
OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS TEAM OPPONENT DATE EMU Marygrove 11-30-13 EMU Wyoming 1-2-12 EMU Cleveland State 12-29-09 EMU Marygrove 11-14-11 EMU Missouri State 11-29-09 Detroit EMU 11-28-99 Murray State Coppin State 11-17-00 EMU KSU-Tuscarawas 11-14-14 EMU Ohio 1-13-16 Cent. Conn. Mercer 11-21-03 EMU Akron 1-28-12 EMU Temple Baptist 11-11-07 DEFENSIVE REBOUNDS TEAM OPPONENT DATE EMU Wayne State 11-19-05 EMU Madonna 11-9-13 EMU Miami 1-16-99 EMU Akron 1-07-04 EMU Marygrove 11-30-13 Akron EMU 1-26-14 EMU KSU-Tuscarawas 11-14-14 EMU Western Mich. 2-25-00 EMU CCSU 11-18-05 EMU Akron 1-6-16 EMU Lamar 11-21-03 Siena EMU 11-24-08 Notre Dame EMU 12-2-08 EMU Chicago St. 12-10-08 EMU Ball State 2-25-12 EMU Northern Illinois 2-5-00 TOTAL REBOUNDS TEAM OPPONENT DATE EMU Marygrove 11-30-13 EMU Madonna 11-9-13 EMU KSU-Tuscarawas 11-14-14 Akron EMU 1-26-14 EMU Cleveland State 12-29-10 EMU CCSU 11-18-05 EMU Wayne State 11-19-05 Notre Dame EMU 12-02-08 EMU Ohio 1-13-16 EMU Akron 1-28-12 EMU Lamar 11-21-03 EMU Akron 1-7-04 EMU Marygrove 11-14-11 EMU Miami 1-16-99 EMU Marygrove 11-16-09 EMU Western Mich. 2-25-00 Cent. Conn. Mercer 11-21-03 TOTAL REBOUND, BOTH TEAMS TEAM OPPONENT EMU Marygrove EMU Akron EMU Cleveland State EMU Akron EMU Madonna EMU CMU EMU Butler EMU Wayne State EMU Northern Illinois EMU UTRGV EMU CCSU EMU Ohio EMU Buffalo EMU Western Mich. EMU Western Mich. EMU Ball State EMU Miami EMU Detroit EMU Hillsdale EMU Hillsdale EMU Akron ASSISTS TEAM OPPONENT EMU Temple Baptist EMU Akron EMU Central Mich. EMU Marygrove EMU Marygrove Akron EMU EMU Marshall EMU Rochester EMU Madonna Accomplished six times
DATE 11-30-13 1-6-16 12-29-09 1-26-14 11-9-13 3-8-14 11-13-13 11-19-05 2-19-11 11-21-15 11-18-05 1-13-16 3-6-10 2-6-16 2-25-00 2-25-12 1-24-04 12-30-14 11-25-14 11-17-15 1-28-12 DATE 11-11-07 2-16-99 12-4-99 11-16-09 11-30-13 1-26-14 2-26-05 12-9-09 11-9-13
TO 41 40 37 37 36 35 33 32 31 31 31
TURNOVERS TEAM OPPONENT Temple Baptist EMU Rochester EMU Stetson Florida A&M Canisius EMU Marygrove EMU Marygrove EMU Madonna EMU CMU EMU Stetson Canisius EMU Chicago State Niagara EMU
TO 58 (32-26) 57 (26-31) 54 (24-30) 53 (28-25) 53 (25-28) 53 (13-40) 52 (27-25) 52 (30-22) 52 (27-25) 51
TURNOVERS, BOTH TEAMS TEAM OPPONENT CMU EMU Canisius Stetson EMU Marygrove EMU Columbia EMU Northern Ill. EMU Rochester EMU Coppin State EMU Miami EMU Kent State Accomplished five times
TO 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8
FEWEST TURNOVERS TEAM OPPONENT EMU Bowling Green EMU Marygrove EMU Ball State EMU Kent State Central Mich. EMU EMU Toledo EMU Oral Roberts EMU Central Mich. EMU Marygrove EMU Madonna EMU Bowling Green EMU Toledo EMU Northern Illinois
BLK 11 11 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 8
BLOCKS TEAM OPPONENT Akron EMU Toledo EMU EMU Akron Buffalo EMU Boston U. EMU UTRGV EMU Ohio EMU EMU Niagara Wyoming EMU Accomplished 11 times
DATE 11-11-07 12-9-09 11-23-02 12-11-10 11-14-11 11-30-13 11-22-08 1-10-09 11-22-02 12-10-08 12-28-11 DATE 1-10-09 11-22-02 11-16-09 1-1-05 1-9-08 12-9-09 11-18-00 1-24-04 2-2-08
DATE 2-21-01 11-14-11 2-25-12 3-9-15 1-17-07 2-19-14 12-1-15 2-3-16 11-30-13 12-9-14 1-17-15 2-21-15 2-20-16 DATE 1-28-12 2-21-12 1-7-04 3-6-10 11-23-12 11-21-15 1-13-16 12-28-10 1-2-12
STL 29 28 26 26 24 23 22 21 20 20 19
STEALS TEAM OPPONENT DATE EMU Temple Baptist 11-11-07 EMU Canisius 12-11-10 EMU Rochester 12-9-09 EMU Marygrove 11-14-11 EMU Madonna 11-22-08 EMU KSU-Tuscarawas 11-14-14 EMU Miami 2-11-06 EMU Marygrove 11-30-13 Canisius Stetson 11-22-02 Miami EMU 1-24-04 Accomplished eight times
ATT. 5,423 4,767 3,905 2,839 2,630 2,620 2,439 2,039 1,952 1,752 1,627 1,512
ATTENDANCE TEAM OPPONENT DATE EMU Western Mich. (DH) 2-12-05 EMU Florida A&M (DH) 11-10-17 EMU St. Bonaventure 12-9-16 EMU Madonna 11-9-13 EMU Miami 1-24-04 EMU KSU-Tuscarawas 11-14-14 EMU Ball State 2-1-03 EMU Rochester 12-9-09 EMU Ohio 2-2-02 EMU Bowling Green 2-15-14 EMU St. Louis 12-13-05 EMU Northern Illinois 1-8-05
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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EMU Postseason Records PTS. 30 28 28 26 25 24 23 22 22 21 20 20 20
PLAYER Ryan Coleman Tavelyn James Cha Sweeney Chanise Baldwin Janay Morton Cha Sweeney Jamaica Bucknor Paige Redditt Cha Sweeney Taverlyn James Sarah VanMetre Cassie Schrock Janay Morton
FGM 12 10 10 9 9 8 8 8 8 8
PLAYER OPPONENT Ryan Coleman Tavelyn James Chanise Baldwin Cha Sweeney Cha Sweeney Tavelyn James Jamaica Bucknor Janay Morton Cha Sweeney Janay Morton
FGA 26 24 23 22 21 21 19 19
PLAYER Tavelyn James Ryan Coleman Cha Sweeney Cha Sweeney Cha Sweeney Cha Sweeney Janay Morton Cha Sweeney
POINTS OPPONENT at Kentucky at Purdue at Drake at TCU ILLINOIS-CHICAGO at TCU ILLINOIS-CHICAGO at Syracuse ILLINOIS-CHICAGO MICHIGAN at Indiana State at UNC Wilmington at TCU
DATE 3-18-05 3-17-10 3-20-15 3-19-16 3-24-14 3-19-16 3-24-14 3-24-11 3-24-14 3-17-11 3-16-06 3-21-11 3-19-16
FIELD GOALS MADE DATE at Kentucky at Purdue at TCU ILLINOIS-CHICAGO at Drake MICHIGAN ILLINOIS-CHICAGO ILLINOIS-CHICAGO EVANSVILLE at Tulsa
3-18-05 3-17-10 3-19-16 3-24-14 3-20-15 3-17-11 3-24-14 3-24-14 3-20-14 3-22-15
FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED OPPONENT at Purdue at Kentucky ILLINOIS-CHICAGO at TCU at Saint Mary’s at Drake ILLINOIS-CHICAGO at Southern Miss
DATE 3-17-10 3-18-05 3-24-14 3-19-16 3-17-16 3-20-15 3-24-14 3-25-15
FIELD GOAL-PERCENTAGE (MIN. 8 ATT.) PCT. PLAYER OPPONENT .727 (8-11) Jamaica Bucknor ILLINOIS-CHICAGO .714 (10-14) Chanise Baldwin at TCU .636 (7-11) Phillis Webb EVANSVILLE .625 (5-8) Melis Ulker at Indiana State .583 (7-12) Chanise Baldwin at Saint Mary’s .533 (8-15) Cha Sweeney EVANSVILLE .500 (12-24) Ryan Coleman at Kentucky .500 (4-8) Paige Redditt MICHIGAN .500 (5-10) Melis Ulker vs. Boston College .500 (5-10) Phillis Webb at Drake .500 (4-8) Jamaica Bucknore at Tulsa
DATE 3-24-14 3-19-16 3-20-14 3-16-06 3-17-16 3-20-14 3-18-05 3-17-11 3-20-04 3-20-15 3-22-15
91 ILLINOIS-CHICAGO 81 at TCU 80 at Drake 78 EVANSVILLE 74 at Saint Mary’s 69 at Tulsa 68 at Kentucky 67 MICHIGAN 65 at Southern Miss EVANSVILLE ILLINOIS-CHICAGO at Drake at Kentucky at TCU at Saint Mary’s at Tulsa at Southern Miss
.458 .427 .426 .406 .400 .397 .387
EVANSVILLE ILLINOIS-CHICAGO at Tulsa at TCU at Kentucky MICHIGAN at UNC Wilmington
12 10 9 9 8 8 8
THREE-POINTERS MADE ILLINOIS-CHICAGO at Saint Mary’s at Tulsa at TCU at Purdue MICHIGAN at Southern Miss
3-24-14 3-17-16 3-22-15 3-17-16 3-17-10 3-17-11 3-25-15
THREE-POINT PERCENTAGE ILLINOIS-CHICAGO at Tulsa at Saint Mary’s at TCU at UNC Wilmington
3-24-14 3-22-15 3-17-16 3-19-16 3-21-11
.462 .459 .455 .409 .389
FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE
16 16 15 15 12 11 10
vs. South Carolina at TCU ILLINOIS-CHICAGO at Drake at Purdue at Syracuse at Saint Mary’s
59 51 46 41
at Drake EVANSVILLE at Indiana State vs. Boston College
PLAYER Tavelyn James Ryan Coleman Janay Morton Janay Morton Janay Morton
THREE-POINTERS MADE OPPONENT at Purdue at Kentucky ILLINOIS-CHICAGO at Saint Mary’s at TCU
DATE 3-17-10 3-18-05 3-24-14 3-17-16 3-19-16
FTM 10 9 8 7 7 7
PLAYER Paige Redditt Cha Sweeney Cassie Schrock Cassie Schrock Tavelyn James Cha Sweeney
FREE THROWS MADE OPPONENT at Syracuse at Drake at Purdue at UNC Wilmington vs. South Carolina at TCU
DATE 3-24-11 3-20-15 3-17-10 3-21-11 3-17-12 3-19-16
18 18 18 17 16 15 15
MICHIGAN at Southern Miss at TCU ILLINOIS-CHICAGO at UNC Wilmington EVANSVILLE at Saint Mary’s
REB. 20 13 13 12 12 10 10
PLAYER Brianna Puni Jamaica Bucknor Chanise Baldwin Paige Redditt Natachia Watkins Sarah VanMetre Phillis Webb
TOTAL REBOUNDS OPPONENT at Drake EVANSVILLE at TCU at Purdue vs. South Carolina vs. Boston College EVANSVILLE
DATE 3-20-15 3-20-14 3-19-16 3-17-10 3-17-12 3-20-06 3-20-14
18 16 15 13 11 11
at UNC Wilmington ILLINOIS-CHICAGO at TCU at Drake at Purdue at Saint Mary’s
AST. 13 9 8 7 7 7
PLAYER Cassie Schrock Cha Sweeney Erika Ford Cassie Schrock Cassie Schrock Cha Sweeney
TO 10 7 5
PLAYER Patrice McKinney Cha Sweeney Accomplished seven times
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TURNOVERS OPPONENT at Indiana State EVANSVILLE
DATE 3-17-11 3-24-14 3-18-05 3-21-11 3-24-11 3-17-16 DATE 3-16-06 3-20-14
FIELD GOALS MADE
3-24-14 3-19-16 3-20-15 3-20-14 3-17-16 3-22-15 3-18-05 3-17-11 3-25-15
33 32 31 28 28 27 26 26
3PM 6 5 5 5 5
ASSISTS OPPONENT MICHIGAN ILLINOIS-CHICAGO at Kentucky at UNC Wilmington at Syracuse at Saint Mary’s
POINTS SCORED
6 at Drake 5 EVANSVILLE 5 at TCU 26 18 17 17 17 16
at Indiana State at Southern Miss vs. Boston College at UNC Wilmington vs. South Carolina Accomplished twice
FREE THROWS MADE
REBOUNDS
ASSISTS
STEALS
BLOCKS
TURNOVERS
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
3-20-14 3-24-14 3-20-15 3-18-05 3-19-16 3-17-16 3-22-15 3-25-15 3-20-14 3-24-14 3-22-15 3-19-16 3-18-05 3-17-11 3-21-11
3-17-12 3-19-16 3-24-14 3-20-15 3-17-10 3-24-11 3-17-16 3-20-15 3-20-14 3-16-06 3-20-04 3-17-11 3-25-15 3-19-16 3-24-14 3-21-11 3-20-14 3-17-16 3-21-11 3-24-14 3-19-16 3-20-15 3-17-10 3-17-16 3-20-15 3-20-14 3-19-16 3-16-06 3-25-15 3-20-04 3-21-11 3-17-12
Single-Game Records 44 42 40 40 40 39 38 38 37 36 36 36 36 35 35 34 34 34 34 33 33 33 33 32 17 17 16 16 15 15 15 14 14 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 32 32 31 30 30 30 29 29 28
POINTS Danielle Minott at Buffalo Tavelyn James at Northeastern Tavelyn James at Buffalo Tavelyn James vs. Toledo Tavelyn James vs. Kent state Tavelyn James vs. Rochester Tavelyn James vs. Michigan Cassie Schrock at Ball State Laurie Byrd at Miami Colleen Russell vs. Akron LaTonya Watson vs. Ball State Sydney Huntley at Central Michigan Tavelyn James vs. Miami Sharon Brown at Ball State Jean Akin vs. Western Michigan Sharon Brown vs. Central Michigan Tavelyn James at Buffalo Janay Morton at Buffalo Janay Morton at Central Michigan Resheema Wood vs. Butler Kristy Maska at Kent State Sydney Huntley-Rogers at Ball State Cha Sweeney at Western Michigan Accomplished eight times FIELD GOALS MADE Laurie Byrd at Miami Sharon Brown at Ball State Tavelyn James at Northeastern Tavelyn James vs. Rochester Laurie Byrd at Wayne State Resheema Wood vs. Butler Sasha Dailey vs. Kent State-Tuscarawas Tavelyn James vs Kent State Danielle Minott at Buffalo Donna Travis vs. Indiana State Laurie Byrd vs. Ohio (N) Laurie Byrd vs. Central Michigan Felicia Hines at Northern Illinois Sharon Brown vs. Ohio Latonya Watson at Ball State Holly Mitchell at Northern Illinois Kristy Maska at Bowling Green Dru Bishop at Florida Atlantic Nikki Knapp vs. Central Michigan Nikki Knapp at Miami Tavelyn James at Buffalo Tavelyn James vs. Toledo Cassie Schrock at Ball State Natachia Watkins vs. Akron Sasha Dailey vs. Detroit Mercy FIELD- GOALS ATTEMPTS Tavelyn James vs. Kent State Tavelyn James at Toledo Cha Sweeney at Western Michigan Patrice McKinney vs. Boston University Laurie Byrd vs. Michigan Jean Akin vs. Georgia Southern (N) Tavelyn James vs. Rochester Danielle Minott at Buffalo Accomplished four times
1-27-18 11-11-11 2-3-10 3-2-10 2-11-12 12-9-09 12-11-11 2-16-11 12-12-81 2-12-08 3-2-91 2-20-10 3-5-11 1-2-86 1-22-94 1-11-86 1-25-12 1-18-14 3-7-15 12-12-92 11-17-98 1-07-09 2-26-14
12-12-81 1-2-86 11-11-11 12-9-10 12-6-80 12-12-92 11-14-15 2-11-12 1-27-18 12-8-78 1-4-81 1-22-81 1-2-85 1-16-85 1-2-91 2-14-98 2-20-99 12-19-03 1-8-03 1-28-03 2-3-10 3-2-10 2-16-11 1-28-12 12-6-16 2-11-12 1-13-10 2-26-14 12-2-06 1-26-82 12-10-93 12-9-09 1-27-18
. 789 .765 .750 .750 .750 .733 .733
FIELD-GOAL PERCENTAGE (15 attempts) Resheema Wood vs. Butler (15-19) 12-12-92 Sharon Brown vs. Ohio 1-16-85 Katie Nucci at Bowling Green 2-4-87 Latonya Watson vs. Cleveland State 12-11-91 Sasha Dailey vs. KSU-Tuscarawas (15-20) 11-14-15 Jane Shaffer vs. Ferris State 12-2-82 Tavelyn James at Siena 11-20-09
10 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
THREE-POINT FIELD GOALS MADE Tavelyn James vs Kent State Marion Crandall vs Ball State Tavelyn James at Siena Sydney Huntley at Central Michigan Danielle Minott at Buffalo Sarah VanMetre at Michigan St. Alyssa Pittman at UMass Alyssa Pittman vs. Wright State Amanda Compton at Ball State Tavelyn James vs. Missouri State Janay Morton at Buffalo Sasha Dailey at Incarnate Word Danielle Minott at Toledo
20 20 18 17 17 16 16 16 15 14 14 14 14 14 14 14
THREE-POINT FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED Tavelyn James vs Kent State 2-11-12 Danielle Minott at Buffalo 1-27-18 Alyssa Pittman at UMass 12-13-06 Kristy Maska at Bowling Green 2-12-00 Tavelyn James vs. Detroit 12-20-08 Tavelyn Jamesvs. North Dakota 1-4-10 Tavelyn James at Toledo 1-13-10 Tavelyn James at Purdue 3-17-10 Tavelyn James vs. Missouri State 11-29-09 Tavelyn James at Green Bay 11-18-11 Kristy Maska at Ball State 2-3-99 Kristy Maska vs. Ball State 1-31-00 Alyssa Pittman vs. Ball State 2-23-08 Tavelyn James vs. Cleveland State 12-29-09 Sydney Huntley at Central Michigan 2-20-10 Cha Sweeney at Toledo 3-5-14
. 857 .750 .714 .714 .714 .714 .714 .700 .700 .667 .667 .667 .666 .666 .666 .636 .636
THREE-POINT PERCENTAGE (7 attempts) Kristy Maska at Ball State (6-7) 2-17-01 Kristy Maska at Toledo (6-8) 2-21-00 Dru Bishop at IUPUI (5-7) 11-22-00 Marion Crandall vs Toledo (5-7) 1-11-03 Marion Crandall vs Lamar (5-7) 11-23-03 Tavelyn James at Northern Ill. (5-7) 1-17-09 Janay Morton at Toledo (5-7) 1-23-16 Sarah VanMetre at Michigan St. (7-10) 11-28-03 Danielle Minott at Toledo (7-10) 2-21-18 Tavelyn James at Siena (8-12) 11-20-09 Sydney Huntley vs. Akron (6-9) 1-30-10 Courtnie Lewis at Central Michigan (6-9) 2-17-18 Marion Crandall at Northern Illinois (6-9) 2-14-04 Marion Crandall at Buffalo (6-9) 2-18-04 Alyssa Pittman at Kent State (6-9) 1-20-07 Janay Morton at Buffalo (7-11) 1-18-14 Sasha Dailey at Incarnate Word (7-11) 11-29-16
2-11-12 2-21-04 11-20-09 2-20-10 1-27-18 11-28-03 12-13-06 11-17-07 1-15-08 11-29-09 1-18-14 11-29-16 2-21-18
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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Single-Game Records FREE THROWS MADE Tavelyn James vs. Miami Colleen Russell vs. Akron Cassie Schrock vs. Illinois-Chicago Angie Suggs at Akron Cassie Schrock vs. Cal State Northridge Tavelyn James vs. Michigan Janay Morton at Central Michigan Laurie Byrd vs. Shaw Sharon Brown vs. Central Michigan Jessica Henry at Ball State Nikki Knapp vs. Ball State (N) Nikki Knapp vs. Indiana Cassie Schrock at Cleveland State Cassie Schrock vs. Buffalo Cassie Schrock vs. Miami Cassie Schrock vs. Misouri State Cassie Schrock at Northern Illinois Tavelyn James at Bowling Green
15 14 14 13 13 13 13 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
3-5-11 2-12-08 12-23-11 2-10-93 11-21-10 12-11-11 3-7-15 1-10-79 1-11-86 1-14-98 3-9-05 12-7-05 11-18-08 2-11-09 3-11-09 11-29-09 1-5-11 1-22-12
20 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 15 15
FREE THROWS ATTEMPTED Colleen Russell vs. Akron Paige Redditt at Loyola Cassie Schrock vs. Illinois-Chicago Cassie Schrock vs. Cal State Northridge Nikki Knapp vs. Ball State Chanise Baldwin at Northern Illinois Resheema Wood at Miami Tavelyn James vs. Miami Nikki Knapp vs. Ball State (N) Cassie Schrock at Cleveland State Cassie Schrock at Kent State Natachia Watkins at Detroit
1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 .938
FREE THROW PERCENTAGE (10 attempts) Tavelyn James at Bowling Green (12-12) 1-22-12 Suzanne Huff vs. Central Michigan (10-10) 3-5-83 JoAnn LeFevre at Kent State (10-10) 2-26-86 Kelly Hebler at Youngstown State (10-10) 1-4-90 Kelly Moorman vs. Western Michigan (10-10) 1-11-95 Kelly Moorman vs. Kent State (10-10) 1-28-95 Stephanie Smiley at Ohio State (10-10) 12-10-01 Cassie Schrock at Fla. International (10-10) 12-8-07 Cassie Schrock vs. Buffalo (12-12) 2-11-09 Cassie Schrock vs. Miami (12-12) 3-11-09 Tavelyn James vs. Temple (10-10) 12-21-10 Cassie Schrock at Northern Illinois (12-12) 1-5-11 Janay Morton at Central Michigan 3-7-15 Tavelyn James vs. Miami (15-16) 3-5-11
2-12-08 11-20-11 12-23-11 11-21-10 2-2-05 1-9-16 2-2-91 3-5-11 3-9-05 11-18-08 2-2-11 12-20-12
Colleen Russell (2005-08) went 14-of-20 from the free throw line versus the University of Akron, Feb. 12, 2008, to set the then-Convocation Center and an EMU single-game record for free throws made and attempted in a game.
21 20 20 19 19 19 19 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18
REBOUNDS Kristin Staples at Ball State Denise Allen vs. Detroit Brianna Puni at Drake Felicia Hines vs. Toledo Felicia Hines vs. Western Michigan Sharon Rose at Western Michigan Kristin Staples vs. Ball State Suzanne Huff vs. Miami Jane Shaffer vs. Illinois-Chicago Felicia Hines vs. Wayne State Felicia Hines at DePaul Laura Strefling vs. Bowling Green Shani Charles at Western Michigan Nikki Knapp vs. Maryland-Eastern Shore Olivia Fouty vs Wyoming Paige Redditt at Loyola Olivia Fouty at Buffalo
1-2-91 1-31-79 3-20-15 1-7-84 2-23-85 12-13-86 1-10-90 1-10-81 12-10-82 12-11-84 12-15-84 1-18-95 1-23-99 12-8-08 01-02-12 11-20-11 1-18-14
11 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
STEALS Traci Parsons vs. Canisius Sharon Brown at Western Michigan JoAnn LeFevre at Ball State Kelly Hebler at Toledo Kelly Hebler at Kent State Shanni LeBaron at Central Michigan Latonya Watson at Cleveland State Tavelyn James vs. Madonna Sasha Dailey vs. Kent State-Tuscarawas
12-19-95 2-18-84 2-21-87 1-13-87 2-18-89 1-16-91 1-23-91 11-22-08 11-14-15
14 13 13 13 13 12 12 12 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 10
ASSISTS Betsy Brown vs. Chicago State Desyree Thomas vs Miami September Silvers vs. Western Michigan Erika Ford vs. Western Michigan Cassie Schrock vs. Michigan Laurie Byrd vs. Wayne State Carla Campbell vs. Northern Illinois JoAnn LeFevre at Kent State Stephanie Smiley vs. Ohio Cassie Schrock vs. Marygrove JoAnn LeFevre vs. Kent State Latonya Watson at Detroit Betsy Brown vs. Canisius Erika Ford vs. Toledo Erika Ford vs. Ohio Erika Ford vs. Bowling Green Erika Ford vs. Central Michigan Cassie Schrock at Niagara Cassie Schrock vs. Miami Cassie Schrock vs. Kent State (N) Desyree Thomas vs. Northern Illinois Desyree Thomas at Loyola Accomplished 16 times
BLOCKED SHOTS Sharon Rose at Ball State Eszter Biro at Dayton Sharon Rose vs. Bowling Green Joy Ganzel vs. Western Ontario Eszter Biro vs. Detroit Stephanie Smiley vs. Miami
9 8 7 6 6 6
(N) - Indicates neutral site
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Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
11-29-95 2-04-12 1-11-95 1-31-04 3-17-11 12-8-81 2-8-84 1-21-87 1-26-00 11-16-09 2-18-87 12-6-88 12-19-95 1-11-03 1-22-03 3-8-03 3-2-04 11-22-09 3-5-11 3-9-11 1-31-13 12-4-13
2-21-87 12-30-91 1-7-87 11-28-81 1-22-92 1-16-99
Team Single-Game Records 127 120 110 108 108 107 106 104 104 104 100 100 100 99 99 98 97 96 95 95 95 94
POINTS SCORED vs. Kent State-Tuscarawas vs. Marygrove vs. Marygrove vs. Temple Baptist vs. Rochester at Central Michigan vs. Windsor at UPR-Mayaguez at Detroit at Madonna at Ball State vs. Toledo at Toledo vs. Akron vs. Central Michigan vs. Northern Illinois vs. Providence (N) vs. Ferris State vs. Valparaiso (N) vs. Lawrence Tech vs. Akron (N) Accomplished five times
57 46 45 43 42 42 42 41 41 41 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
FIELD GOALS MADE vs. Kent State-Tuscarawas vs. Temple Baptist vs. Marygrove vs. Ferris State vs. Toledo vs. Rochester vs. Marygrove at Kent State vs. Kent State vs. Madonna vs. Waterloo vs. Northern Illinois at Toledo vs. Cleveland State at Ball State at Chicago State at Detroit at Madonna
11-14-14 11-30-13 11-14-11 11-11-07 12-9-09 2-20-10 1-18-78 12-22-03 12-15-13 12-18-15 1-21-04 1-26-80 1-31-85 2-16-99 3-8-14 1-2-85 11-24-89 12-2-82 12-6-91 12-31-13 3-12-15
11-14-14 11-11-07 11-30-13 12-2-82 1-26-80 12-9-09 11-14-11 1-21-87 1-21-89 11-9-13 11-21-81 1-2-85 1-31-85 12-4-87 1-21-04 12-19-98 12-15-13 12-18-15
Felicia Hines (1982-85) holds four of the top 10 single-game rebounding totals in EMU history. She ranks 11th on the Eastern career rebounding charts.
99 99 90 88 87 87 87 86 86
FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED vs. Marygrove vs. Kent State-Tuscarawas at Kent State at Buffalo vs. Defiance at Kent State vs. Madonna vs. Ohio vs. Akron
11-30-13 11-14-14 2-27-91 1-18-14 12-11-80 1-29-92 11-9-13 2-2-83 1-26-14
.625 .623 .603 .603 .597 .596 .593 .589 .586 .581
FIELD -GOAL PERCENTAGE at Chicago State vs. Ohio (38-61) at Western Ontario at Ohio at Waterloo vs. Ball State vs. Northern Illinois at Ohio (33-56) at UPR-Mayaguez at Ball State
12-19-98 1-26-11 11-26-82 1-27-99 11-27-82 1-20-96 2-8-84 1-24-01 12-22-03 1-14-98
16 16 15 15 13 13 13 13 13 13 12
THREE-POINT FIELD GOALS MADE at Bowling Green at Central Michigan vs. Missouri State vs. Akron (N) at Ball State at Toledo vs. Western Michigan vs. Akron vs. Central Michigan vs. Central Michigan Accomplished seven times
39 37 36 35 34 34 32 32 31 30 30 30 30
THREE-POINT FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED at Bowling Green vs. UMKC vs. Marygrove vs. Detroit vs. Ball State at Central Michigan vs. Bowling Green at Loyola at Michigan at Akron vs. Indiana at Northern Illinois vs. Butler
2-12-00 12-7-13 11-30-13 12-20-08 1-31-00 2-20-10 2-21-01 12-4-13 12-11-13 1-31-01 12-7-05 1-17-09 11-13-13
.700 .667 .636 .625 .615 .611 .588 .583 .583 .583 .579 .577 .565 .556 .556
THREE-POINT PERCENTAGE (10 attempts) at Bowling Green (7-10) at Idaho State vs. Canisius (N) at Ball State (10-16) vs Toledo (8-13) vs. Wright State (11-18) vs. Howard (10-17) vs. Kent State at Illinois-Chicago vs Buffalo (7-12) vs. Central Michigan (11-19) vs. Akron (N) (15-26) at Ball State (13-23) at Kent State at Youngstown State (10-18)
1-17-96 11-22-97 11-21-97 1-21-04 1-11-03 11-17-07 11-17-01 2-7-98 11-13-09 1-15-03 1-17-07 3-12-15 2-17-01 1-4-97 12-11-04
2-12-00 2-20-10 11-29-09 3-12-15 2-17-01 2-21-00 2-26-02 1-07-04 3-2-04 2-14-15
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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Team Single-Game Records
34 33 32 31 31 30 29 29 29 28 28 28 28 27
FREE THROWS MADE vs. Toledo vs. Detroit vs. Miami at Ball State at Kent State vs. Florida A&M vs. Bowling Green (N) vs. Illinois-Chicago vs. Western Michigan at Wayne State vs. Michigan vs. Central Michigan vs. Central Michigan Accomplished three times
46 45 44 43 43 42 42 40 39 39 39 38 38 38 38 37 37 37
FREE THROWS ATTEMPTED vs. Illinois-Chicago vs. Toledo vs. Miami vs. Detroit vs. Florida A&M vs. Canisius at Kent State vs. Akron at Ball State vs. Detroit vs. Central Michigan at Youngstown State at Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan vs. Marygrove vs. Bowling Green (N) vs. Northern Illinois at Valparaiso
12-23-11 3-2-10 3-5-11 1-22-92 11-22-02 12-19-95 11-17-98 2-12-08 1-14-98 11-28-99 1-6-10 1-4-90 2-20-10 2-24-10 11-14-11 3-6-90 1-16-10 11-30-96
.952 .952 .917 .913 .913 .906 .905 .905 .889 .889 .880 .864
STEALS 29 vs. Temple Baptist 28 vs. Canisius 26 vs. Canisius FREE THROW PERCENTAGE (20 attempts) vs. Western Michigan (20-21) 1-11-95 26 vs. Rochester at Ohio (20-21) 2-18-15 26 vs. Marygrove at Northwestern at Bowling Green (22-24) 2-12-00 24 at Kent State 2-17-88 24 at Toledo 24 vs. Madonna vs. Monmouth (21-23) (N) 12-22-13 vs. Western Michigan (29-32) 3-4-15 23 vs. Western Michigan at Central Michigan 1-10-87 23 vs. Valparaiso (N) 23 at Rice vs. Central Michigan 2-11-95 23 at Ohio vs. Western Michigan 2-8-89 23 vs. Kent State-Tuscarawas at Central Michigan (24-27) 3-7-15 vs. Akron 1-7-95 (N) - Indicates neutral site vs. Michigan 12-11-85
REBOUNDS vs. Marygrove vs. Wayne State vs. Shaw vs. Valparaiso at Kent State vs. Madonna vs. Kent State-Tuscarawas vs. Ball State vs. Valparaiso (N) vs. Canisius vs. Oakland vs. Cleveland State vs. Central Michigan vs. CCSU at Toledo vs. Wayne State vs. Ohio
11-30-13 12-11-84 1-10-79 11-26-91 1-12-94 11-9-13 11-14-14 1-12-83 12-6-91 12-19-95 1-12-80 12-29-09 1-22-81 11-18-05 2-26-85 11-19-04 1-13-16
71 70 69 69 67 67 66 63 62 62 62 62 61 61 60 60 60
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3-2-10 11-28-99 3-5-11 1-14-98 11-17-98 11-22-02 3-6-90 12-23-10 3-4-15 12-28-77 12-6-94 1-6-10 3-8-14
34 32 29 28 28 28 28 27 27 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 25
ASSISTS at Chicago State vs. Temple Baptist vs. Kent State vs. Akron vs. Central Michigan at Youngstown State vs. Marygrove at Toledo vs. Marygrove vs. Shaw vs. Central Michigan vs. Chicago State at UPR-Mayaguez vs. Marshall Rochester vs. Madonna Accomplished six times
BLOCKED SHOTS vs. Wayne State at Ball State vs. Cleveland State vs. Bowling Green vs. Detroit vs. Akron vs. Western Ontario vs. Detroit vs. Cleveland State vs. Central Michigan vs. Ohio vs. Niagara
12 11 11 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 9
12-19-98 11-11-07 1-20-88 2-16-99 12-4-99 12-11-04 11-16-09 2-26-85 11-30-13 12-11-79 2-16-85 11-29-95 12-22-03 2-26-05 12-9-09 11-9-13
12-8-81 2-21-87 12-11-91 1-7-87 1-22-92 1-07-04 11-28-81 12-2-81 1-29-82 3-5-83 1-16-85 12-28-11 11-11-07 12-11-10 12-19-95 12-9-09 11-14-11 1-13-79 1-31-90 11-22-08 2-28-87 12-10-88 12-29-88 1-26-94 11-14-14
The 2003-04 Women’s Basketball team celebrates on the Gund Arena floor after downing Bowling Green, 65-56, to win the program’s first MAC title and advance to the NCAA Tournament.
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
Single-Season Records 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
761 642 641 637 622 602 557 556 554 529 521 507 483 475 465 462 461 459 454 446 435 433 432 428 426
1. 23.8 2. 23.2 3. 20.8 4. 20.7 5. 20.6 6. 18.8 7. 18.3 8. 17.8 9. 17.8 10. 17.5 11. 17.4 17.4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 9. 10.
273 261 253 227 223 220 220 218 204 199
POINTS Tavelyn James Tavelyn James Tavelyn James Cha Sweeney Cha Sweeney Laurie Byrd Laurie Byrd Cha Sweeney Ryan Coleman Cassie Schrock Sharon Brown Kristy Maska Danielle Minott Sasha Dailey Janay Morton JoAnn LeFevre Sarah VanMetre Janay Morton Phillis Webb Kelly Hebler Courtnie Lewis Nikki Knapp Kelly Hebler Traci Parsons Tavelyn James
(32 games) (37 games) (31 games) (37 games) (34 games) (26 games) (27 games) (32 games) (31 games) (37 games) (25 games) (27 games) (29 games) (30 games) (37 games) (26 games) (29 games) (34 games) (31 games) (28 games) (29 games) (31 games) (27 games) (26 games) (29 games)
2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2014-15 2015-16 1981-82 1980-81 2013-14 2004-05 2010-11 1985-86 1998-99 2017-18 2016-17 2014-15 1986-87 2006-07 2015-16 2016-17 1989-90 2017-18 2004-05 1988-89 1995-96 2008-09
SCORING AVERAGE (min. 12 games) Tavelyn James (32 games) Laurie Byrd (26 games) Sharon Brown (25 games) Tavelyn James (31 games) Laurie Byrd (27 games) Kristy Maska (27 games) Cha Sweeney (34 games) Ryan Coleman (31 games) JoAnn LeFevre (26 games) Sharon Brown (24 games) Tavelyn James (37 games) Cha Sweeney (32 games)
2011-12 1981-82 1985-86 2009-10 1980-81 1998-99 2015-16 2004-05 1986-87 1984-85 2010-11 2013-14
FIELD GOALS MADE Laurie Byrd (26 games) Tavelyn James (32 games) Laurie Byrd (27 games) Tavelyn James (37 games) Cha Sweeney (34 games) Tavelyn James (31 games) Cha Sweeney (37 games) Sharon Brown (25 games) Ryan Coleman (31 games) Cha Sweeney (32 games)
1982 2011-12 1981 2010-11 2015-16 2009-10 2014-15 1986 2004-05 2013-14
Denise Allen (1978-82) is one of 18 members of the 1,000-Point Club, having scored 1,049 points in her four seasons.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
647 638 623 599 550 545 532 507 483 462
FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTS Tavelyn James (32 games) Cha Sweeney (34 games) Cha Sweeney (37 games) Tavelyn James (37 games) Tavelyn James (31 games) Laurie Byrd (27 games) Cha Sweeney (32 games) Laurie Byrd (26 games) Sharon Brown (25 games) Janay Morton (37 games)
2011-12 2015-16 2014-15 2010-11 2009-10 1980-81 2013-14 1981-82 1985-86 2014-15
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
.591 .589 .572 .568 .560 .541 .538 .532 .528 .525 .525
FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE Felicia Hines (127-215) Shani Charles (119-202) Jennifer Litomisky (83-145) Holly Mitchell (168-296) Abby Wiseman (84-150) Kelly Hebler (173-320) Laurie Byrd (273-507) Chanise Baldwin (125-235) Shani Charles (102-193) Eszter Biro (158-301) Nikki Knapp (160-305)
1984-85 1998-99 1981-82 1997-98 2000-01 1988-89 1981-82 2015-16 2001-02 1991-92 2004-05
197 169 160 153 132 114 113 108 107
FREE THROWS MADE Cassie Schrock (37 games) Cassie Schrock (29 games) Tavelyn James (32 games) Cassie Schrock (31 games) Cha Sweeney (37 games) Tavelyn James (37 games) Jessica Henry (26 games) Nikki Knapp (30 games) Kelly Moorman (26 games)
2010-11 2008-09 2011-12 2009-10 2014-15 2010-11 1997-98 2005-06 1995-96
Kelly Hebler (1986-90) holds three of the top eight marks for single-sea- son free throw percentage, including the school record of .911. She ranks eighth in career scoring at 1,422 points.
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Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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Single-Season Records ASSISTS 220 Cassie Schrock (37 games) 186 Erika Ford (31 games) 174 Desyree Thomas (32 games) 172 Erika Ford (30 games) 170 Cassie Schrock (31 games) 158 Stephanie Smiley (27 games) 153 Stephanie Smiley (28 games) 146 Cha Sweeney (34 games) 144 Stephanie Smiley (29 games) 140 Cha Sweeney (37 games) FREE THROW PERCENTAGE (min. 40 made) STEALS 1. .911 Kelly Hebler (82-90) 1989-90 1. 110 Desyree Thomas (32 games) 2. .865 Tavelyn James (160-185) 2011-12 2. 106 JoAnn LeFevre (26 games) 3. .860 Traci Totzke (43-50) 1998-99 3. 96 Janay Morton (34 games) 4. .846 Kelly Hebler (77-91) 1987-88 4. 90 Sydney Huntley (37 games) 5. .829 Kelly Moorman (107-129) 1995-96 5. 87 Jean Akin (25 games) 6. .829 Kelly Moorman (97-117) 1994-95 6. 82 Desyree Thomas (30 games) 7. .828 Cha Sweeney (106-128) 2015-16 7. 80 Stephanie Smiley (27 games) 8. .817 Ryan Coleman (89-109) 2002-03 80 Ryan Coleman (31 games) 9. .815 Laura Nelson (44-54) 1987-88 9. 78 Janay Morton (37 games) 10. .810 Kelly Hebler (85-105) 1988-89 10. 76 Traci Parsons (26 games) .810 Traci Parsons (68-84) 1996-97 76 Desyree Thomas (30 games) 76 Cha Sweeney (34 games) THREE-POINT FIELD GOALS MADE 1. 86 Tavelyn James (31 games) 2009-10 BLOCKED SHOTS 2. 80 Alyssa Pittman (29 games) 2006-07 1. 78 Sharon Rose (26 games) 3. 79 Tavelyn James (32 games) 2011-12 2. 60 Eszter Biro (28 games) 4. 78 Kristy Maska (27 games) 1998-99 3. 56 Kristin Thomas (37 games) 5. 77 Marion Crandall (30 games) 2003-04 4. 54 Emily Berman (25 games) 6. 76 Janay Morton (34 games) 2015-16 54 Chanise Baldwin (34 games) 7. 74 Tavelyn James (37 games) 2010-11 6. 41 Colleen Russell (29 games) 8. 72 Kristy Maska (28 games) 2000-01 7. 38 Paige Redditt (32 games) 9. 72 Alyssa Pittman (29 games) 2007-08 8. 36 Sharon Rose (25 games) 10. 70 Cha Sweeney (34 games) 2015-16 9. 36 Melis Ulker (30 games) 10. 34 Chenise Miller (31 games) THREE-POINT FIELD GOAL ATTEMPTS 1. 257 Tavelyn James (31 games) 2009-10 REBOUNDS 257 Cha Sweeney (34 games) 2015-16 1. 292 Felicia Hines (25 games) 3. 256 Tavelyn James (37 games) 2010-11 2. 286 Suzanne Huff (27 games) 4. 255 Tavelyn James (32 games) 2011-12 3. 268 Chanise Baldwin (34 games) 5. 216 Cha Sweeney (37 games) 2014-15 4. 266 Felicia Hines (27 games) 6. 206 Alyssa Pittman (29 games) 2006-07 5. 261 Phillis Webb (31 games) 7. 202 Janay Morton (37 games) 2014-15 6. 260 Olivia Fouty (32 games) 8. 201 Janay Morton (34 games) 2015-16 7. 258 Cassie Schrock (37 games) 9. 198 Janay Morton (32 games) 2013-14 8. 256 Paige Redditt (32 games) 10. 196 Cha Sweeney (32 games) 2013-14 9. 248 Kris Matthes (27 games) 248 Stephanie Smiley (30 games) THREE-POINT PERCENTAGE (min. 30 made) 11. 247 Kristin Thomas (37 games) 1. .507 Marion Crandall (77-152) 2003-04 12. 246 Olivia Fouty (30 games) 2. .487 Dru Bishop (56-115) 2000-01 13. 242 Sarah VanMetre (29 games) 3. .450 Amanda Compton (36-80) 2007-08 14. 240 Sharon Rose (25 games) 4. .440 Stephanie Smiley (33-75) 1998-99 15. 234 Phillis Webb (34 games) 5. .437 Stephanie Smiley (55-126) 2001-02 16. 233 Patrice McKinney (29 games) 6. .425 Ryan Coleman (68-160) 2004-05 17. 230 Sharon Rose (26 games) 7. .413 Kristy Maska (78-189) 1998-99 230 Eszter Biro (28 games) 8. .405 Courtnie Lewis (51-126) 2017-18 19. 229 Laura Strefling (26 games) 9. .388 Marion Crandall (40-103) 2002-03 229 Chris Chandler (27 games) Alyssa Pittman (80-206) 2006-07 20. 228 Kristin Staples (27 games) 11. .382 Sarah VanMetre (50-131) 2006-07 Bold indicates record set last season. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
290 216 212 189 185 174 171 161 159 159
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FREE THROW ATTEMPTS Cassie Schrock (37 games) Cassie Schrock (31 games) Cassie Schrock (29 games) Cha Sweeney (37 games) Tavelyn James (32 games) Chanise Baldwin (34 games) Nikki Knapp (31 games) Nikki Knapp (30 games) Nikki Knapp (29 games) Paige Redditt (32 games)
2010-11 2009-10 2008-09 2014-15 2011-12 2015-16 2004-05 2005-06 2002-03 2011-12
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
2010-11 2004-05 2011-12 2003-04 2009-10 1998-99 2000-01 2015-16 2001-02 2014-15 2011-12 1986-87 2015-16 2010-11 1993-94 2013-14 1998-99 2004-05 2014-15 1995-96 2012-13 2015-16 1986-87 1991-92 2010-11 1996-97 2015-16 2007-08 2011-12 1985-86 2003-04 2009-10 1984-85 1980-81 2015-16 1983-84 2016-17 2011-12 2010-11 2011-12 1982-83 1999-00 2010-11 2013-14 2006-07 1985-86 2015-16 2006-07 1986-87 1991-92 1994-95 1988-89 1991-92
Team Single-Season Records 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
2,549 2,500 2,445 2,438 2,227 2,199 2,193 2,156 2,150 2,119
POINTS (37 games) (37 games) (34 games) (32 games) (31 games) (32 games) (30 games) (31 games) (31 games) (30 games)
2014-15 2010-11 2015-16 2013-14 2009-10 2011-12 2003-04 2004-05 2017-18 1999-00
SCORING AVERAGE 1. 76.2 (32 games) 2013-14 2. 74.0 (27 games) 1998-99 3. 73.8 (25 games) 1984-85 4. 73.3 (26 games) 1981-82 5. 73.1 (25 games) 1985-86 73.1 (30 games) 2003-04 7. 72.0 (27 games) 1990-91 8. 71.9 (34 games) 2015-16 9. 71.8 (31 games) 2009-10 10. 71.5 (28 games) 2000-01 FIELD GOALS MADE 1. 936 (37 games) 2014-15 2. 906 (32 games) 2013-14 3. 901 (34 games) 2015-16 4. 872 (37 games) 2010-11 5. 820 (32 games) 2011-12 6. 811 (26 games) 1981-82 7. 810 (31 games) 2017-18 8. 804 (27 games) 1980-81 9. 798 (31 games) 2004-05 10. 785 (28 games) 1991-92 785 (30 games) 2003-04
3-POINT FIELD GOALS MADE 1. 223 (37 games) 2014-15 2. 221 (30 games) 2003-04 3. 220 (30 games) 1999-00 4. 218 (34 games) 2015-16 5. 216 (28 games) 2000-01 6. 211 (32 games) 2013-14 7. 206 (29 games) 2006-07 8. 204 (29 games) 2001-02 9. 197 (31 games) 2009-10 10. 182 (29 games) 2008-09 3-POINT FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED 1. 723 (32 games) 2013-14 2. 696 (37 games) 2014-15 3. 678 (34 games) 2015-16 3. 630 (30 games) 1999-00 4. 609 (29 games) 2006-07 5. 607 (37 games) 2010-11 6. 592 (29 games) 2008-09 7. 586 (30 games) 2003-04 8. 583 (31 games) 2009-10 9. 567 (29 games) 2001-02 10. 561 (28 games) 2000-01 3-POINT FG PERCENTAGE 1. .385 (216-561) 2000-01 2. .377 (221-586) 2003-04 3. .365 (175-479) 2007-08 4. .360 (204-567) 2001-02 5. .355 (94-265) 1990-91 6. .355 (150-423) 1998-99 7. .349 (220-630) 1999-00 8. .338 (206-609) 2006-07 9. .338 (197-583) 2009-10 10. .328 (135-412) 2002-03
FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED 1. 2,418 (37 games) 2014-15 2. 2,331 (32 games) 2013-14 3. 2,294 (34 games) 2015-16 4. 2,244 (37 games) 2010-11 5. 2,021 (32 games) 2011-12 2,021 (31 games) 2017-18 7. 1,942 (31 games) 2009-10 8. 1,914 (27 games) 1980-81 9. 1,839 (30 games) 2012-13 10. 1,836 (28 games) 1991-92 FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE 1. .473 (748-1582) 1998-99 2. .459 (811-1767) 1981-82 3. .444 (715-1610) 2000-01 4. .440 (798-1815) 2004-05 5. .439 (744-1694) 1988-89 6. .439 (714-1625) 2001-02 7. .439 (686-1562) 2002-03 8. .437 (627-1435) 1997-98 9. .436 (785-1801) 2003-04 10. .434 (751-1729) 1986-87
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FREE THROWS MADE 576 (37 games) 2010-11 514 (31 games) 2009-10 459 (32 games) 2011-12 454 (37 games) 2014-15 442 (28 games) 1989-90 437 (26 games) 1995-96 436 (27 games) 1990-91 433 (30 games) 1999-00 425 (34 games) 2015-16 421 (29 games) 2008-09
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FREE THROWS ATTEMPTED 860 (37 games) 2010-11 780 (31 games) 2009-10 671 (27 games) 1990-91 652 (28 games) 1989-90 651 (32 games) 2011-12 645 (37 games) 2014-15 626 (30 games) 1999-00 622 (30 games) 2003-04 620 (26 games) 1995-96 620 (26 games) 1997-98
FREE THROW PERCENTAGE 1. .726 (371-511) 1994-95 2. .722 (294-407) 1987-88 3. .718 (421-586) 2008-09 4. .715 (347-485) 1995-86 5. .713 (325-456) 1996-87 6. .705 (437-620) 1995-96 .705 (459-651) 2011-12 8. .704 (454-645) 2014-15 9. .703 (331-471) 2001-02 10. .697 (425-610) 2015-16 REBOUNDS 1. 1,539 (37 games) 2014-15 2. 1,512 (37 games) 2010-11 3. 1,370 (32 games) 2013-14 4. 1,364 (34 games) 2015-16 5. 1,311 (32 games) 2011-12 6. 1,287 (31 games) 2009-10 7. 1,283 (27 games) 1981 8. 1,254 (31 games) 2004 9. 1,245 (30 games) 2000 1,245 (30 games) 2003 REBOUNDING AVERAGE 1. 49.3 (22 games) 1978-79 2. 48.7 (20 games) 1977-78 3. 47.5 (27 games) 1980-81 4. 45.9 (25 games) 1984-85 5. 44.5 (27 games) 1982-83 6. 44.3 (24 games) 1979-80 7. 43.6 (26 games) 1981-82 8. 42.8 (28 games) 1991-92 42.8 (32 games) 2013-14 10. 42.0 (25 games) 1987-88 42.0 (27 games) 1990-91
Abby Wiseman (1999-2003) ranks second in free throws made with 317. Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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Team Single-Season Records ASSISTS (37 games) (30 games) (31 games) (27 games) (32 games) (32 games) (34 games) (29 games) (29 games) (29 games)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
506 478 477 475 448 439 435 433 430 424
2010-11 2003-04 2004-05 1998-99 2013-14 2011-12 2015-16 2007-08 2001-02 2006-07
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
ASSISTS AVERAGE 17.6 (27 games) 1998-99 15.9 (30 games) 2003-04 15.4 (31 games) 2004-05 15.3 (27 games) 1988-89 15.3 (25 games) 1984-85 15.1 (28 games) 2000-01 14.9 (29 games) 2007-08 14.8 (29 games) 2001-02 14.8 (25 games) 1985-86 14.6 (29 games) 2006-07
STEALS AVERAGE 1. 12.6 (32 games) 2. 11.7 (25 games) 11.7 (26 games) 11.7 (31 games) 11.7 (37 games) 6. 11.6 (25 games) 11.6 (27 games) 11.6 (26 games) 9. 11.5 (25 games) 10. 11.4 (32 games)
2011-12 1984-85 1986-87 2009-10 2010-11 1993-94 1982-83 1995-96 1985-86 2013-14
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SCORING DEFENSE 55.3 (20 games) 1977-78 56.8 (30 games) 2005-06 57.8 (32 games) 2011-12 58.0 (31 games) 2004-05 60.0 (30 games) 2003-04 60.1 (37 games) 2010-11 62.0 (29 games) 2007-08 62.8 (30 games) 2012-13 63.6 (37 games) 2014-15 64.0 (31 games) 2009-10
WINNING PERCENTAGE 1. .742 (23-8) 2004-05 2. .733 (22-8) 2003-04 .733 (22-8) 2005-06 4. .719 (23-9) 2011-12 5. .710 (22-9) 2009-10 6. .700 (14-6) 1977-78 7. .649 (24-13) 2010-11 .649 (24-13) 2014-15 9. .647 (22-12) 2015-16 10. .621 (18-11) 2001-02 MOST MAC VICTORIES 1. 15 2005-06 2. 13 2011-12 3. 12 2003-04 4. 11 2004-05 5. 11 2007-08 11 2009-10 11 2014-15 8. 10 2001-02 10 2006-07 10 2010-11 10 2015-16 FEWEST VICTORIES 1. 1 1993-94 2. 3 1992-93 3. 4 1994-95 4. 6 1987-88 6 1995-96 6 2016-17
BLOCKED SHOTS (SINCE 1987) 1. 137 (37 games) 2010-11 2. 129 (31 games) 2009-10 3. 106 (28 games) 1991-92 4. 102 (31 games) 2004-05 102 (32 games) 2011-12 6. 100 (30 games) 2003-04 7. 92 (34 games) 2015-16 8. 90 (29 games) 2001-02 9. 86 (26 games) 1996-97 10. 83 (27 games) 1998-99 BLOCKED SHOTS AVERAGE 1. 4.2 (31 games) 2009-10 2. 3.8 (28 games) 1991-92 3. 3.7 (37 games) 2010-11 4. 3.3 (26 games) 1996-97 3.3 (30 games) 2003-04 3.3 (31 games) 2004-05 7. 3.2 (32 games) 2011-12 8. 3.1 (29 games) 2001-02 3.1 (27 games) 1998-99 10. 2.8 (29 games) 2007-08
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
SCORING MARGIN +13.1 (73.1-60.0) 2003-04 +11.6 (69.5-58.0) 2004-05 +10.9 (68.7-57.8) 2011-12 +10.7 (66.0-55.3) 1977-78 +8.2 (65.0-56.8) 2005-06 +7.9 (71.8-64.0) 2009-10 +7.5 (67.6-60.1) 2010-11 +7.3 (73.3-66.0) 1981-82 +6.2 (72.0-65.8) 2015-16 +5.3 (68.9-63.6) 2014-15
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REBOUNDING DEFENSE 32.7 (31 games) 2004-05 32.9 (30 games) 2005-06 34.0 (32 games) 2011-12 34.4 (30 games) 2003-04 34.5 (27 games) 1998-99 35.0 (29 games) 2002-03 35.0 (29 games) 2001-02 35.3 (26 games) 1997-98 36.5 (28 games) 2000-01 36.7 (29 games) 2007-08
STEALS (37 games) (32 games) (34 games) (37 games) (32 games) (31 games) (27 games) (26 games) (31 games) (26 games)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
REBOUNDING MARGIN +7.8 (40.5-32.7) 2004-05 +7.1 (41.5-34.4) 2003-04 +6.9 (41.0-34.0) 2011-12 +5.1 (42.8-37.6) 1991-92 +5.1 (38.0-32.9) 2005-06 +4.9 (39.4-34.5) 1998-99 +3.4 (41.5-38.1) 1999-00 +3.2 (42.0-38.8) 1987-88 +3.0 (41.9-38.9) 1983-84 +2.6 (48.7-46.1) 1977-78
1. 434 2. 403 3. 386 4. 372 5. 365 6. 362 7. 314 8. 303 9. 301 10. 302
2010-11 2011-12 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2009-10 1982-83 1986-87 2017-18 1995-96
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MOST VICTORIES 1. 24 2010-11 24 2014-15 3. 23 2004-05 23 2011-12 5. 22 2003-04 22 2005-06 22 2009-10 22 2015-16 9. 18 2001-02 18 2013-14
1. 9 9 9 3. 8 8 8 6. 7 7 7 7 1. 2. 3. 5.
21 12 11 11 11 10
WINNING STREAK (1/25/12-2/25/12) (12/30/05-1-28/06) (2/4/06-3/8/06) (1/27/04 -2/21/04) (11/19/04-12/11/04) 2/25/15-3/13/15) (2/5/77 - 2/19/77) (12/7/77 - 1/6/78) (2/14/87 - 12/4/87) (12/5/09 - 1/9/10) LOSING STREAK (12/10/93 - 11/25/94) (1/25/95 - 3/4/95) (12/4/92 - 1/20/93) (2/13/93 - 12/6/93) (1-28-17 - 3/6/17) (1-04-09 - 2-07-09)
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
Career Records 1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. 11. 12. 14. 15.
134 131 129 129 128 126 125 120 120 120 116 115 115 114 114 113
GAMES PLAYED Phillis Webb Sasha Dailey Tavelyn James Paige Redditt Desyree Thomas Cassie Schrock India Hairston Nikki Knapp Melis Ulker Sarah VanMetre Erika Ford Abby Wiseman Ryan Coleman Dru Bishop Stephanie Smiley Natachia Watkins
2013-17 2014-18 2008-12 2008-12 2010-14 2007-11 2009-13 2002-06 2002-06 2003-07 2001-04 1999-03 2002-26 1999-03 1998-02 2010-14
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
119 117 115 114 109 107 105 104 102 101 98 97 94 88 85 85 85
GAMES STARTED Tavelyn James Cassie Schrock Ryan Colemane Stephanie Smiley Paige Redditt Latonya Watson Erika Ford Nikki Knapp Traci Parsons Phillis Webb Cha Sweeney Laurie Byrd Janay Morton Emily Steinmetz Kelly Hebler Desyree Thomas Kristy Maska
2008-12 2007-11 2002-06 1998-02 2008-12 1988-92 2001-05 2002-06 1993-97 2013-17 2013-17 1978-82 2013-17 1995-99 1986-90 2010-14 1997-01
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 15.
4,288 4,207 4,160 3,853 3,634 3,473 3,424 3,418 3,415 3,397 3,332 3,290 3,281 3,120 3,018 2,992
MINUTES PLAYED Stephanie Smiley Cassie Schrock Tavelyn James Ryan Colemane Traci Parsons Erika Ford Sarah VanMetre Phillis Webb Laurie Byrd Paige Redditt Desyree Thomas Cha Sweeney Nikki Knapp Dru Bishop Sasha Dailey Kelly Hebler
1998-02 2007-11 2008-12 2002-06 1993-97 2001-05 2003-07 2013-17 1978-82 2008-12 2010-14 2013-17 2002-06 1999-03 2014-18 1986-90
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
37.6 35.3 34.5 33.5 33.4 33.2 32.2 31.9 31.7 30.7 30.4 30.2 29.9 29.4 28.9
MINUTES AVERAGE Stephanie Smiley (114 games) Traci Parsons (103 games) Laurie Byrd (99 games) Ryan Coleman (115 games) Cassie Schrock (126 games) Jessica Henry (56 games) Tavelyn James (129 games) Cha Sweeney (103 games) Holly Mitchell (52 games) Betsy Brown (66 games) Laura Strefling (52 games) Suzanne Huff (97 games) Erika Ford (116 games) Joanne LeFevre (101 games) Felicia Hines (68 games)
1998-02 1993-97 1978-82 2002-06 2007-11 1997-98,99-00 2008-12 2013-Pres. 1997-99 1994-97 1994-96 1979-83 2001-05 1983-87 1982-85
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50.
2,470 1,899 1,815 1,793 1,511 1,506 1,459 1,454 1,422 1,401 1,361 1,341 1,321 1,296 1,247 1,228 1,224 1,158 1,125 1,049 1,049 1,001 986 968 937 912 894 784 782 770 767 766 760 753 739 737 725 721 715 696 691 681 670 663 663 662 648 644 640 629
SCORING Tavelyn James (129 games) Laurie Byrd (99 games) Cha Sweeney (103 games) Ryan Coleman (115 games) Nikki Knapp (120 games) Cassie Schrock (126 games) Sharon Brown (99 games) Traci Parsons (103 games) Kelly Hebler (106 games) Stephanie Smiley (114 games) Sarah VanMetre (120 games) Janay Morton (103 games) JoAnn LeFevre (101 games) LaTonya Watson (108 games) Sasha Dailey (131 games) Kristy Maska (107 games) Abby Wiseman (115 games) Reeshema Wood (108 games) Phillis Webb (134 games) Denise Allen (94 games) Natachia Watkins (113 games) Paige Redditt (129 games) Sydney Huntley (97 games) Dru Bishop (114 games) Shani Charles (105 games) Donna Travis (62 games) Emily Steinmetz (103 games) Patti Limb (99 games) Sheryl Mullice (85 games) Jessica Henry (56 games) Holly Mitchell (52 games) Sharon Rose (102 games) Jean Akin (98 games) Laura Nelson (93 games) Olivia Fouty (103 games) Chris Chandler (81 games) Betsy Brown (66 games) Joy Ganzel (97 games) Alyssa Pittman (58 ganes) Felicia Hines (68 games) Suzanne Huff (97 games) Kerry Porter (87 games) Melis Ulker (120 games) Kris Kachaturoff (78 games) Patrice McKinney (59 games) Erika Ford (115 games) Janice Scherer (96 games) Shani Lebaron (103 games) Katie Nucci (80 games) Bobbi Morse (52 games)
2008-12 1978-82 2013-17 2002-06 2002-06 2007-11 1982-86 1993-97 1986-90 1998-02 2003-07 2013-17 1983-87 1988-92 2014-17 1997-01 1999-03 1989-93 2013-17 1978-82 2010-14 2008-12 2008-11 1999-03 1997-99,’00-02 1976-79 1995-99 1979-83 1976-80 1997-98,’99-00 1997-99 1983-87 1990-94 1984-88 2010-14 1985-89 1994-97 1978-82 2006-08 1982-85 1979-83 1988-92 2002-06 1999-02 2005-07 2001-04 1985-89 1987-91 1984-88 1983-85
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
19.2 19.1 17.6 16.9 14.8 14.7 14.7 14.1 13.8 13.4
SCORING AVERAGE Laurie Byrd (99 games) Tavelyn James (129 games) Cha Sweeney (69 games) Ryan Coleman (115 games) Holly Mitchell (52 games) Sharon Brown (99 games) Donna Travis (62 games) Traci Parsons (103 games) Jessica Henry (56 games) Kelly Hebler (106 games)
1978-82 2008-12 2013-Pres. 2002-06 1997-99 1982-86 1976-79 1993-97 1997-98,’99-00 1986-90
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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Career Records 1. 863 2. 854 3. 652 4. 642 5. 619 6. 574 7. 571 8. 543 9. 529 10. 507 507 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
2,187 1,793 1,788 1,483 1,438 1,413 1,306 1,265 1,244 1,238
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
.546 .532 .527 .525 .511 .509 .504 .491 .490 .484
1. 584 2. 453 3. 411 4. 336 5. 317 6. 315 7. 301 8. 279 9. 264 10. 263 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
811 626 559 496 470 456 400 390 371 355
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
.848 .810 .806 .794 .788 .783 .782 .780 .775 .773
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FIELD GOALS MADE Tavelyn James (129 games) Laurie Byrd (99 games) Ryan Coleman (115 games) Cha Sweeney (103 games) Sharon Brown (99 games) Traci Parsons (103 games) Kelly Hebler (106 games) Nikki Knapp (120 games) JoAnn LeFevre (101 games) Sarah VanMetre (120 games) Sasha Dailey (131 games) FIELD GOAL ATTEMPTS Tavelyn James (129 games) Cha Sweeney (103 games) Laurie Byrd (99 games) Ryan Coleman (115 games) Traci Parsons (103 games) Sharon Brown (99 games) Sasha Dailey (131 games) JoAnn LeFevre (101 games) Janay Morton (103 games) LaTonya Watson (108 games)
2008-12 1977-82 2002-06 2013-16 1982-86 1993-97 1986-90 2002-06 1983-87 2003-07 2014-18
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. 9. 10.
2008-12 2013-16 1978-82 2002-06 1993-97 1982-86 2014-18 1983-87 2013-16 1988-92
1. 946 2. 669 3. 601 2. 578 3. 458 5. 435 6. 406 8. 395 9. 391 10. 383
FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE (50 fgm per season) Felicia Hines (278-509) 1982-85 Chanise Baldwin (125-235) 2015-16 Shani Charles (254-482) 1997-99,’00-02 Eszter Biro (158-301) 1991-92 Holly Mitchell (328-642) 1997-99 Abby Wiseman (462-907) 1999-03 Nikki Knapp (543-1,077) 2003-06 Kerry Porter (279-568) 1988-92 Kris Matthes (241-492) 1979-80,’82-83 Kelly Hebler (571-1179) 1986-90 FREE THROWS MADE Cassie Schrock (126 games) Tavelyn James (129 games) Nikki Knapp (120 games) Cha Sweeney (103 games) Abby Wiseman (115 games) Ryan Coleman (115 games) Paige Redditt (129 games) Kelly Hebler (106 games) LaTonya Watson (108 games) JoAnn LeFevre (101 games) FREE THROW ATTEMPTS Cassie Schrock (126 games) Nikki Knapp (120 games) Tavelyn James (129 games) Abby Wiseman (115 games) Paige Redditt (129 games) Cha Sweeney (103 games) Ryan Coleman (115 games) LaTonya Watson (108 games) JoAnn LeFevre (101 games) Sharon Brown (99 games)
2008-11 2008-12 2002-06 2013-16 1999-03 2002-06 2008-12 1987-90 1989-92 1984-87 2008-11 2002-06 2008-12 1999-03 2008-12 2013-16 2002-06 1988-92 1983-87 1982-86
FREE THROW PERCENTAGE (25 ftm per season) Kelly Hebler (279-329) 1986-90 Tavelyn James (453-559) 2008-12 Sandy Abbas (25-31) 1988-89 Kelly Moorman (251-316) 1992-96 Ryan Coleman (315-400) 2002-06 Emily McCormack (47-60) 1994-96 Bobbi Morse (133-170) 1983-85 Jessica Henry (206-264) 1997-98,’99-00 September Silvers (62-80) 1994-95 Janay Morton (252-326) 2013-16
291 215 203 195 174 174 152 150 137 136
3-POINT FIELD GOALS MADE Tavelyn James (129 games) Kristy Maska (107 games) Janay Morton (103 games) Cha Sweeney (103 games) Stephanie Smiley (114 games) Ryan Coleman (115 games) Alyssa Pitman (58 games) Dru Bishop (114 games) Marion Crandall (100 games) Sarah VanMetre (120 games)
2008-12 1997-01 2013-16 2013-16 1998-02 2002-06 2006-08 1999-03 2000-04 2003-07
3-POINT FIELD GOAL ATTEMPTS Tavelyn James (129 games) Cha Sweeney (103 games) Janay Morton (69 games) Kristy Maska (107 games) Ryan Colman (115 games) Stephanie Smiley (114 games) Sarah VanMetre (120 games) Alyssa Pittman (58 games) Sydney Huntley (97 games) Dru Bishop (114 games)
2008-12 2013-16 2013-16 1997-01 2002-06 1998-02 2003-07 2006-08 2008-11 1999-03
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
.424 .413 .400 .392 .385 .380 .372 .352 .350 .349
3-POINT PERCENTAGE (min 100 attempts) Marion Crandall (137-323) 2000-04 Lauren Gedonius (43-104) 1999-01 Stephanie Smiley (174-435) 1998-02 Dru Bishop (150-383) 1999-03 Alyssa Pittman (152-395) 2006-08 Ryan Coleman (174-458) 2002-06 Kristy Maska (215-578) 1997-01 Annie Malatinsky (76-216) 2003-07 De’Ja Wills (106-303) 2008-11 Jessica Henry (106-304) 1997-98,’99-00
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 10.
577 537 534 470 446 395 380 376 376 271
ASSISTS Stephanie Smiley Cassie Schrock Erika Ford Desyree Thomas LaTonya Watson Laurie Byrd Cha Sweeney JoAnn LeFevre Ryan Coleman Traci Parsons
(114 games) (126 games) (116 games) (128 games) (108 games) (99 games) (103 games) (101 games) (115 games) (103 games)
1998-02 2007-11 2001-04 2010-14 1988-92 1978-82 2013-16 1983-87 2002-06 1993-97
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. 9. 10.
297 265 259 251 243 243 235 231 228 224
STEALS Desyree Thomas Ryan Coleman JoAnn LeFevre Tavelyn James Stephanie Smiley Sasha Dailey LaTonya Watson Sharon Brown Traci Parsons Cassie Schrock
(128 games) (115 games) (101 games) (129 games) (114 games) (131 games) (108 games) (99 games) (103 games) (126 games)
2010-14 2002-06 1983-87 2008-12 1998-02 2014-18 1988-92 1982-86 1993-97 2007-11
1. 2.6 2. 2.3 3. 2.3 4. 2.3 5. 2.2 2.2 2.2 8. 2.1 9. 2.0 10. 1.9 1.9 1.9
STEALS AVERAGE (MINIMUM 30 GAMES) Joanne LeFevre (101 games) Sharon Brown (99 games) Desyree Thomas (128 games) Ryan Coleman (115 games) Traci Parsons (103 games) Latonya Watson (108 games) Janay Morton (103 games) Stephanie Smiley (114 games) Patrice McKinney (59 games) Tavelyn James (129 games) Jean Akin (98 games) Sasha Dailey (131 games)
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
1983-87 1982-86 2010-14 2002-06 1993-97 1988-92 2013-16 1998-02 2004-07 2008-12 1990-94 2014-18
Career Records LOCKED SHOTS B 1. 144 Sharon Rose 2. 125 Paige Redditt 3. 103 Stephanie Smiley 4. 89 Kristin Thomas 5. 74 Melis Ulker 6. 70 Colleen Russell 7. 65 Ryan Coleman 8. 60 Eszter Biro 9. 56 Emily Berman 10. 54 Laura Nelson 54 Kelly Hebler 54 Chanise Baldwin
(102 games) (129 games) (114 games) (68 games) (120 games) (84 games) (115 games) (28 games) (31 games) (93 games) (106 games) (34 games)
REBOUNDING 1. 802 Nikki Knapp (120 games) 2. 784 Stephanie Smiley (114 games) 3. 781 Paige Redditt (129 game) 4. 770 Phillis Webb (134 games) 770 Sarah VanMetre (120 games) 6. 761 Cassie Schrock (126 games) 7. 756 Suzanne Huff (97 games) 8. 747 Ryan Coleman (115 games) 9. 684 Sharon Rose (102 games) 10. 679 Shani Charles (105 games) 11. 683 Kristin Staples (107 games) 12. 674 Felicia Hines (68 games) 13. 661 Olivia Fouty (103 games) 14. 648 Natachia Watkins (113 games) 15. 642 Emily Steinmetz (103 games) 16. 598 Abby Wiseman (115 games) 17. 582 Sheryl Mullice (85 games) 18. 573 Denise Allen (94 games) 19. 554 Kelly Hebler (106 games) 20. 551 Traci Parsons (103 games) 21. 514 Chris Chandler (81 games) 22. 490 Kerry Porter (87 games) 23. 479 Sharon Brown (99 games) 24. 474 Katie Nucci (80 games) 25. 470 Joy Ganzel (97 games) 26. 455 Kristin Thomas (68 games) 27. 440 Kris Matthes (64 games) 28. 436 Tameka Randle (101 games) 436 India Hairston (125 games) 30. 414 Melis Ulker (120 games) 31. 404 Reeshema Wood (108 games) 404 Cha Sweeney (103 games) 33. 399 Laura Strefling (52 games) 399 Sasha Dailey (131 games) 34. 398 Dru Bishop (114 games) 35. 387 Laura Nelson (93 games) REBOUNDING AVERAGE 1. 9.9 Felicia Hines (68 games) 2. 8.4 Dottie Davis (40 games) 3. 7.9 Chanise Baldw in (34 games) 4. 7.8 Suzanne Huff (97 games) 5. 7.7 Laura Strefling (52 games) 6. 6.9 Stephanie Smiley (114 games) 6.9 Kris Matthes (64 games) 8. 6.8 Sheryl Mullice (85 games) 6.8 Denise Woods (53 games) 10. 6.7 Sharon Rose (102 games) 6.7 Nikki Knapp (120 games) 6.7 Kristin Thomas (68 games) 13. 6.5 Shani Charles (105 games) 6.5 Ryan Coleman (115 games) 6.5 Patrice McKinney (59 games) 16. 6.4 Kristin Staples (107 games) 6.4 Sarah VanMetre (120 games) 18. 6.3 Chris Chandler (81 games) 19. 6.2 Emily Steinmetz (103 games) 6.2 Holly Mitchell (52 games)
1983-87 2008-12 1998-02 2009-11 2002-06 2004-08 2002-06 1991-92 1996-98 1985-88 1986-90 2015-16
2002-06 1998-02 2008-12 2013-17 2003-07 2007-1 1979-83 2002-06 1983-87 1997-99,’00-02 1988-92 1982-85 2010-14 2010-14 1995-99 1999-2003 1976-80 1978-82 1986-90 1993-97 1985-89 1988-92 1982-86 1984-88 1978-82 2009-11 1979-80,’82-83 1994-98 2009-13 2002-06 1989-93 2013-16 1994-96 2014-18 1999-03 1984-88 1982-85 1976-78 2015-16 1979-83 1994-96 1998-02 1979-80,’82-83 1976-80 1976-79 1983-87 2002-06 2009-11 1997-99,’00-02 2002-06 2005-07 1988-92 2003-07 1985-89 1995-99 1997-99
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
603 537 530 523 516 506 502 483 465 442
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
7.1 6.6 5.6 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.1 5.1 4.9 4.7
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
370 337 288 247 245 241 240 236 231 230
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
3.4 2.9 2.9 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.5 2.4 2.4 2.3
DEFENSIVE REBOUNDS Stephanie Smiley (181o-603d) Ryan Coleman (210o-537d) Cassie Schrock (231o-530d) Sarah VanMetre (247o-523d) Suzanne Huff (240o-516d) Phillis Webb (264o-506d) Sharon Rose (182o-502d) Felicia Hines (191o-483d) Nikki Knapp (337o-465d) Kristin Staples (241o-442d)
1998-02 2002-06 2007-11 2003-07 1979-83 2013-17 1983-87 1982-85 2002-06 1988-92
DEFENSE REBOUND AVG (MINIMUM 30 GAMES) Felicia Hines (68 games) 1982-85 Dottie Davis (40 games) 1976-78 Laura Strefling (52 games) 1994-96 Patrice McKinney (59 games) 2004-07 Suzanne Huff (97 games) 1979-83 Stephanie Smiley (114 games) 1998-02 Sheryl Mullice (85 games) 1976-80 Denise Woods (53 games) 1976-79 Sharon Rorse (102 games) 1983-87 Kris Matthes (64 games) 1979-80,81-83 OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS Paige Redditt (370o-411d) Nikki Knapp (337o-465d) Olivia Fouty (288o-373d) Sarah VanMetre (247o-523d) Shani Charles (245o-434d) Kristin Staples (241o-442d) Suzanne Huff (240o-516d) Abby Wisemn (236o-362d) Cassie Schrock (231o-530d) Reeshema Wodd (230o-174d)
2008-12 2002-06 2010-14 2003-07 1997-99,00-02 1988-92 1979-83 1999-03 2007-11 1989-93
OFFENSE REBOUND AVG (MINIMUM 30 GAMES) Chanise Baldwin (34 games) 2015-16 Kristin Thomas (68 games) 2009-11 Paige Redditt (129 games) 2008-12 Felicia Hines (68 games) 1982-85 Nikki Knapp (120 games) 2002-06 Olivia Fouty (103 games) 2010-14 Suzanne Huff (97 games) 1979-83 Chenise Miller (31 games) 2009-10 Holly Mitchell (52 games) 1997-99 Shani Charles (105 games) 1997-99,00-02
Bold indicates players on the 2017-18 roster.
Ryan Coleman (200306) re-wrote the EMU and Mid-American Conference record books in her four years at EMU. She ranks in the top 20 in the history of the MAC in scoring and became just the second player in MAC history to record 1,500 points, 600 rebounds, 300 assists and 200 steals in a career.
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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Year-By-Year Leaders
Year 1977-78 1978-79 1979-80 1980-81 1981-82 1982-83 1983-84 1984-85 1985-86 1986-87 1987-88 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
Year 1977-78 1978-79 1979-80 1980-81 1981-82 1982-83 1983-84 1984-85 1985-86 1986-87 1987-88 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
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SEASON SCORING LEADERS Name Donna Travis Laurie Byrd Laurie Byrd Laurie Byrd Laurie Byrd Kris Matthes Sharon Brown Sharon Brown Sharon Brown JoAnn LeFevre Kelly Hebler Kelly Hebler Kelly Hebler LaTonya Watson Reeshema Wood Reeshema Wood Jean Akin Traci Parsons Traci Parsons Traci Parsons Jessica Henry Kristy Maska Stephanie Smiley Kristy Maska Abby Wiseman Ryan Coleman Ryan Coleman Ryan Coleman Ryan Coleman Sarah VanMetre Colleen Russell Tavelyn James Tavelyn James Tavelyn James Tavelyn James Natachia Watkins Cha Sweeney Cha Sweeney Cha Sweeney Sasha Dailey Danielle Minott
Games 20 22 24 27 26 27 27 24 25 26 25 27 28 27 28 25 25 26 26 26 26 27 30 28 29 29 30 31 25 29 29 29 31 37 32 30 32 37 34 30 29
Points 300 355 385 557 602 397 369 421 521 462 361 432 446 380 384 374 391 403 428 417 401 507 387 352 386 417 400 554 422 461 379 426 641 642 761 309 556 637 622 475 483
SEASON REBOUNDING LEADERS Name Dottie Davis Sheryl Mullice Suzanne Huff Suzanne Huff Suzanne Huff Kris Matthes Felicia Hines Felicia Hines Sharon Rose Sharon Rose Chris Chandler Chris Chandler Kerry Porter Kristin Staples Eszter Biro Jennifer Tenorio Traci Parsons Laura Strefling Laura Strefling Emily Steinmetz Tameka Randle Shani Charles Stephanie Smiley Shani Charles Stephanie Smiley Ryan Coleman Sarah VanMetre Nikki Knapp Patrice McKinney Sarah VanMetre Kelly Watts Cassie Schrock Paige Redditt Cassie Schrock Olivia Fouty India Hairston Olivia Fouty Jamaica Bucknor Chanise Baldwin Phillis Webb Emoni Jackson
Games 20 22 24 27 26 27 27 25 25 26 24 27 27 27 28 25 25 26 26 26 26 27 30 28 29 29 30 31 30 29 29 29 31 37 32 30 30 37 34 31 27
Rebs. 141 207 145 286 168 248 266 292 240 230 213 229 180 221 230 210 165 229 170 162 176 225 248 197 206 198 212 226 209 242 181 215 186 258 260 186 246 226 268 261 156
Avg 15.0 16.1 16.0 20.6 23.2 14.7 13.7 17.5 20.8 17.8 14.4 16.0 15.9 14.1 13.7 15.0 15.6 15.5 16.5 16.0 15.4 18.8 12.9 12.6 13.3 14.4 13.3 17.9 16.9 15.9 13.1 14.7 20.7 17.4 23.8 10.3 17.4 17.2 18.3 15.8 16.7
Avg 7.1 9.4 6.0 10.6 6.5 9.2 9.9 11.7 9.6 8.8 8.9 8.5 6.7 8.2 8.2 8.4 6.6 8.8 6.5 6.2 6.8 8.3 8.3 7.0 7.1 6.8 7.1 7.3 7.0 8.3 6.2 7.4 6.0 7.0 8.1 6.2 8.2 6.1 7.9 8.4 5.8
Year 1978-79 1979-80 1980-81 1981-82 1982-83 1983-84 1984-85 1985-86 1986-87 1987-88 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
SEASON ASSISTS LEADERS
Name Laurie Byrd Laurie Byrd Laurie Byrd Laurie Byrd Delores McKinney Carla Campbell JoAnn LeFevre JoAnn LeFevre JoAnn LeFevre Janice Scherer Kelly Hebler LaTonya Watson LaTonya Watson LaTonya Watson Jean Akin Traci Parsons September Silvers Betsy Brown Betsy Brown Jessica Henry Stephanie Smiley Stephanie Smiley Stephanie Smiley Stephanie Smiley Erika Ford Erika Ford Erika Ford Ryan Coleman Kendra Gallert Canea Williams Sydney Huntley Cassie Schrock Cassie Schrock Desyree Thomas Desyree Thomas Desyree Thomas Cha Sweeney Cha Sweeney Micah Robinson Micah Robinson
Games 22 24 27 26 25 27 25 25 26 25 27 28 26 28 24 25 25 26 25 26 27 30 28 29 26 30 31 25 29 27 29 31 37 32 30 30 37 34 31 28
Assts. 81 88 109 117 72 87 83 123 131 81 107 110 132 103 105 57 92 121 91 84 158 122 153 144 139 172 186 103 125 97 118 170 220 174 135 133 140 146 100 67
Avg 3.7 3.7 4.0 4.5 2.9 3.2 3.3 4.9 5.0 3.2 4.0 3.9 5.1 3.7 4.4 2.3 3. 4.7 3.6 3.2 5.9 4.1 5.5 5.0 5.3 5.7 6.0 4.1 4.3 3.6 4.0 5.5 5.9 5.4 4.5 4.4 3.8 4.3 3.2 2.4
Suzanne Huff (1979-83) led the Eagles in rebounding her final three seasons, the only player to ever lead Eastern in rebounding three seasons.
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
Miscellaneous Records A LOOK AT THE BIGGEST SINGLE-SEASON TURNAROUNDS IN MAC HISTORY: With its 14-game win improvement EMU All-Time In Overtime in 2009-10, EMU ranks among the top 15 single-season MAC turnarounds since the 1982-83 campaign. The 14-game improvement from eight wins in 2008-09 to the 22 victories was the biggest in school history. The All-time Record in Overtime 22-19 4-3 previous standard of a nine-game turnaround came during the 2003-04 campaign, when the Eagles went from 13 All-time Record in Double Overtime Date Opponent OT Result victories to 22 wins en route to the MAC Tournament championship.
Biggest Turnarounds Team Year Win Total +18 +15 +14 +13 +12 +12 +12 +12 +11 +11 +11 +11 +10 +10 +10 +10 +10 +10 +10
Ohio Ohio Eastern Michigan Kent State Kent State Western Michigan Western Michigan Central Michigan Toledo Toledo Miami Ball State Miami Eastern Michigan Central Michigan Western Michigan Bowling Green Northern Illinois Kent State
2014-15 1985-86 2009-10 2016-17 1990-91 1992-93 1998-99 2008-09 1988-89 2000-01 2007-08 2008-09 2017-18 2013-14 1982-83 1983-84 1991-92 2000-01 2008-09
MOST POINTS BY AN EMU FRESHMAN 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. 8.
Name Cha Sweeney Courtnie Lewis Tavelyn James Ryan Coleman Janay Morton Holly Mitchell Alyssa Pittman Laurie Byrd Sarah VanMetre
Points 556 435 426 417 417 393 358 355 337
Points 642 622 557 544 475 459 434 433 432
9 11 8 6 5 2 7 6 14 14 12 15 10 8 11 3 14 6 9
MOST POINTS BY AN EMU SOPHOMORE
Year 2013-14 2017-18 2008-09 2002-03 2013-14 1997-98 2006-07 1978-79 2003-04
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Name Tavelyn James Cha Sweeney Kristy Maska Janay Morton Natachia Wakins Traci Parsons Ryan Coleman Stephanie Smiley
Points 641 637 507 465 405 403 400 387
Year 2009-10 2014-15 1998-99 2014-15 2011-12 1994-95 2003-04 1999-00
MOST POINTS BY AN EMU SENIOR
MOST POINTS BY AN EMU JUNIOR
Name 1. Tavelyn James 2. Cha Sweeney 3. Laurie Byrd 4. Ryan Coleman 5. Sasha Dailey 6. Janay Morton 7. Danielle Minott 8. Nikki Knapp 9. Kelly Hebler
27 26 22 19 17 14 19 18 25 25 23 26 21 18 21 13 24 16 19
Previous Year Win Total
Year 2010-11 2015-16 1980-81 2004-05 2016-17 2015-16 2017-18 2004-05 1988-89
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Name Tavelyn James Laurie Byrd Cassie Schrock Sharon Brown JoAnn LeFevre Sarah VanMetre Phillis Webb Kelly Hebler
Points 761 602 529 521 462 461 454 446
Year 2011-12 1981-82 2010-11 1985-86 1986-87 2006-07 2016-17 1989-90
01-27-18
at Buffalo
OT
L,
01-18-18
WESTERN MICHIGAN
OT
W, 69-67
01-25-17
BOWLING GREEN
OT
W, 81-74
02-06-16
WESTERN MICHIGAN
2OT
W, 70-66
01-09-16
at Northern Illinois
OT
W, 87-80
01-06-16
AKRON
OT
L, 65-68
01-03-15
at Northern Illinois
OT
L, 48-54
12-30-14
DETROIT
OT
W, 75-71
03-10-14
NORTHERN ILLINOIS
OT
L,
76-81
03-08-14
CENTRAL MICHIGAN
OT
W,
99-84
01-18-14
at Buffalo
OT
L,
83-84
11-13-13
BUTLER
OT
W, 81-76
12-20-11
at Detroit
OT
L,
OT L, 68-70
12-03-11
at Michigan State
OT
L,
03-02-10
TOLEDO
OT
W, 89-84
Olivia Fouty (2010-14)
17
t17.
India Hairston (2009-13)
2
t-1.
Sarah VanMetre (2003-07)
17
t17.
Desyree Thomas (2010-14)
2
t2.
Ryan Coleman (2002-06)
16
t17
Jamaica Bucknor (2013-14)
2
t2.
Nikki Knapp (2002-06)
16
t17.
Emoni Jackson (2016-Pres.)
2
t-4.
Natachia Watkins (2010-Pres.)
14
t17.
Courtnie Lewis (2016-Pres.)
2
t4.
Patrice McKinney (2004-06)
15
t22.
Dru Bishop (1999-02)
t4.
Cassie Schrock (2007-11)
15
t22.
Emily Hanley (2006)
59-60
02-20-10
at Central Michigan
2OT
L, 107-113
01-17-09
at Northern Illinois
OT
L, 62-69
12-20-08
DETROIT
2OT
L, 75-76
11-24-08
SIENA
OT
W, 68-54
12-28-07
at Duquesne
2OT
W, 79-77
01-28-03
at Miami
OT
L, 79-83
01-08-03
CENTRAL MICH.
OT
W, 65-61
01-31-02
at Northern Illinois
OT
L, 83-84
03-03-00
vs. Kent State
2OT
L, 94-96
01-02-00
at Buffalo
OT
L,
02-20-99
at Bowling Green
OT
L, 93-98
01-23-99
at Western Mich.
OT
W, 75-66
01-08-97
at Central Mich.
2OT
W, 88-85
03-02-91
BALL STATE
OT
W, 93-90
02-02-91
at Miami
OT
W, 69-66
02-21-87
at Ball State
2OT
W, 75-71
02-11-87
TOLEDO
OT
L, 71-74
01-22-86
TOLEDO
OT
W, 66-64
02-06-80
at Western Mich.
OT
L, 59-64
01-20-80
PITTSBURGH
OT
W, 79-74
01-18-80
NORTHERN MICH.
OT
W, 72-68
02-21-79
ADRIAN
OT
W, 82-79
01-31-79
DETROIT
OT
L, 63-72
12-29-77
vs. Western Mich.
OT
W, 70-69
02-04-77
vs. Hamilton
OT
W, 69-65
61-66
EMU Versus Ranked Teams 11-11-00
t-1.
69-70
12-09-11 UMKC
Date
CAREER DOUBLE-DOUBLES (SINCE THE 1999-00 SEASON)
92-97
Rank
Opponent
Result
6/4
at Purdue1
L, 60-84
12-28-01 15/15 COLORADO ST.2
L, 56-66
03-20-04
18/18
vs. Boston College3
L, 56-58
11-25-05
17/17
vs. DePaul4
L, 49-64
12-21-05 21/22 UTAH2
L, 67-72
01-28-07
16/16
BOWLING GREEN2
L, 55-72
03-09-07
18/20
vs. Bowling Green5
L, 57-71
1
11-28-08
22/24
vs. TCU6
L, 55-71
1
12-02-08
11/8
NOTRE DAME2
L, 63-83
5/6
at Notre Dame7
L, 59-69
at Ohio State8
L, 62-74
t-6.
Stephanie Smiley (1998-02)
14
t22.
Tara Johnson (2007-10)
1
12-02-09
t-7.
Paige Redditt (2008-12)
13
t22.
Shana McKinney (2007-08)
1
11-14-10
7/7
t-7.
Shani Charles (1997-01)
13
t22.
Chenise Miller (2009)
1
12-06-10
23/21
GREEN BAY2
L, 44-68
10.
Phillis Webb (2013-2017)
12
t22.
Kristin Thomas (2009-11)
1
11-18-11
RV/23
at Green Bay9
L, 53-84
11.
Abby Wiseman (1999-02)
6
t22.
Shannise Heady (2013-14)
1
03-17-12
25/RV
vs. South Carolina10
L, 48-80
t12.
Kris Kachaturoff (1999-01)
5
t22.
Brianna Puni (2014)
1
11-16-14
14/15
at Michigan State11
L, 61-69
t12.
Erika Ford (2001-04)
5
t22.
Sasha Dailey (2014-Pres.)
1
11-25-15
12/11
at Kentucky12
L, 67-89
t12.
Chanise Baldwin (2015-16)
5
t22.
Sheyna Deans (2015-2017)
1
t16.
Cha Sweeney (2013-16)
2
t22.
Micah Robinson (2014-Pres.)
1
t16.
Kelly Watts (2006-07)
3
t22.
Janay Morton (2013-16)
1
t17.
Colleen Russell (2004-07)
2
t22.
Danielle Minott (2016-Pres.)
1
First poll ranking is the Associated Press and the second number is the ESPN/USA Today poll 1 - Preseason WNIT (West Lafayette, Ind.)
2 - Convocation Center (Ypsilanti, Mich.)
3 - NCAA Tournament (Columbus, Ohio)
4 - Wahine Classic (Honolulu, Hawaii)
5 - MAC Tournament (Cleveland, Ohio)
6 - Caribbean Challenge (Cancun, Mexico)
7 - Joyce Center (South Bend, Ind.)
8 - Value City Arena (Columbus, Ohio)
9 - Kress Center (Green Bay, Wisc)
10 - NCAA Tournament (West Lafayette, Ind.)
11 - Breslin Center (East Lansing, Mich.)
12 - Memorial Coliseum (Lexington, Ky.)
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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Year-By-Year Results Coach: Kathy Hart (1976-87) Record: 146-124 1976-77 Record: 13-8 1-11 at Michigan L, 1-13 OAKLAND L, 1-21 Michigan # W, 1-21 Central Michigan # L, 1-22 Hamilton (Ont.) # L, 1-25 at Calvin W, 1-27 SHAW W, 2-1 MICHIGAN STATE L, 2-4 Western Ontario & L, 2-5 Hamilton (Ont.) & W (OT), 2-5 Western Michigan & W, 2-8 WESTERN MICHIGAN W, 2-12 CENTRAL MICHIGAN W, 2-15 ADRIAN W, 2-17 at Delta W, 2-19 MICHIGAN W, 2-22 at Grand Valley State L, 2-25 BOWLING GREEN W, 2-28 JACKSON C.C. W, 3-2 Ferris State @ W, 3-3 Michigan State @ L, # Can-Am Tournament (Windsor, Ontario) & Western Ontario Invitational @ AIAW State Tournament (Allendale, Mich.)
52-63 55-67 62-52 49-78 62-66 63-57 77-60 44-66 59-71 69-65 70-69 67-65 71-60 76-38 77-46 57-48 42-71 47-44 72-68 68-66 66-78
1977-78 Record: 14-6 12-7 WAYNE STATE W, 68-53 12-13 MICHIGAN W, 77-54 12-16 SOUTH FLORIDA W, 63-53 12-20 TOLEDO W, 71-51 12-28 Wayne State % W, 70-63 12-29 Western Michigan% W (OT), 70-69 1-6 at Defiance W, 79-53 1-11 at Oakland L, 61-67 1-14 at Shaw W, 78-75 1-18 WINDSOR W, 106-27 1-21 CALVIN W, 63-42 1-25 at Jackson C.C. W, 77-53 2-2 at Michigan State L, 60-78 2-8 at Western Michigan L, 55-60 2-11 GRAND VALLEY L, 63-72 2-14 at Adrian W, 69-66 2-16 at Central Michigan L, 51-60 2-22 DELTA W, 68-44 2-24 NORTHWESTERN W, 66-57 3-2 Central Michigan @ L, 74-76 % Motor City Tournament (Detroit, Mich.) @ SMAIAW Tournament (Rochester, Mich.) 1978-79 Record: 11-11 12-4 DEFIANCE W, 12-8 INDIANA STATE L, 12-16 SAGINAW VALLEY W, 12-19 DAYTON L, 12-28 Michigan % W, 12-29 Western Michigan % L, 1-6 at Bowling Green W, 1-8 NORTHERN MICHIGAN W, 1-10 SHAW W, 1-13 at Northwestern L, 1-20 at Northern Michigan W, 1-24 at Calvin W, 1-31 DETROIT L (OT), 2-3 at Pittsburgh L, 2-7 WESTERN MICHIGAN W, 2-10 at Central Michigan W, 2-14 at Wayne State L, 2-17 at Detroit L, 2-19 at Michigan L, 2-21 ADRIAN W (OT), 2-24 at Grand Valley L, at Northern Michigan L, % Motor City Tournament (Detroit, Mich.)
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76-56 81-83 60-57 60-65 75-74 59-67 81-72 75-53 73-56 70-88 74-55 73-39 63-72 59-73 81-63 67-58 60-64 51-78 67-81 82-79 72-58 56-58
1979-80 Record: 14-10 12-1 at Saginaw Valley W, 71-52 12-3 at Defiance W, 71-51 12-5 WAYNE STATE L, 71-72 12-8 at Adrian W, 60-54 12-11 SHAW W, 85-29 12-18 MICHIGAN W, 56-49 12-20 CLEVELAND STATE W, 64-59 12-27 Wayne State % W, 56-53 12-28 Western Michigan % L, 50-62 1-5 DETROIT L, 64-78 1-9 JACKSON C.C. W, 57-49 1-12 OAKLAND W, 83-62 1-18 NORTHERN MICHIGAN W (OT), 72-68 1-20 PITTSBURGH W (OT), 79-74 1-23 BOWLING GREEN W, 68-64 1-26 TOLEDO W, 100-42 1-30 at Central Michigan L, 61-86 2-1 NORTHWESTERN L, 56-70 2-6 at Western Michigan L (OT), 59-64 2-9 at Miami L, 84-87 2-15 at Ball State W, 75-65 2-16 at Indiana State L, 51-89 2-19 at Dayton L, 52-96 2-28 Michigan State @ L, 64-70 % Motor City Tournament (Detroit, Mich.) @ SMAIAW Tournament (East Lansing, Mich.) 1980-81 Record: 15-12 12-3 FERRIS STATE W, 12-6 at Wayne State L, 12-9 ADRIAN W, 12-11 DEFIANCE W, 12-18 at Detroit L, 12-29 Wayne State % L, 12-30 Oakland % W, 1-2 Ball State + W, 1-3 Kent State + L, 1-4 Ohio + L, 1-10 MIAMI L, 1-13 at Michigan State L, 1-17 OHIO W, 1-22 CENTRAL MICHIGAN W, 1-24 WISCONSIN W, 1-26 SAGINAW VALLEY W, 2-6 at Kent State L, 2-7 at Cleveland State L, 2-11 WESTERN MICHIGAN L, 2-13 BALL STATE W, 2-17 at Oakland L, 2-21 at Bowling Green W, 2-25 GRAND VALLEY W, 2-28 at Toledo W, 3-5 Western Michigan @ W, 3-6 Oakland @ L, 3-7 Wayne State @ W, % Motor City Tournament (Detroit, Mich.) + Mid-American Conference Tournament @ SMAIAW Tournament (Mt. Pleasant, Mich.)
73-51 83-93 74-43 83-63 57-90 66-82 69-68 74-58 59-65 56-57 52-58 67-73 65-53 85-59 66-61 67-66 67-73 67-80 68-73 79-68 64-70 67-62 87-71 74-58 86-79 67-72 90-69
1981-82 Record: 16-10; MAC 8-4 (4th) 11-21 WATERLOO W, 90-50 11-24 at Northern Illinois * W, 76-69 11-28 WESTERN ONTARIO W, 72-51 12-2 DETROIT L, 57-62 12-5 at Ball State * W, 75-69 12-8 WAYNE STATE W, 78-62 12-10 at Adrian W, 68-45 12-12 at Miami * L, 79-81 12-15 at Ferris State W, 87-75 1-13 MICHIGAN STATE L, 75-77 1-16 at Ohio * W, 74-73 1-20 BOWLING GREEN * W, 75-73 1-22 at Illinois % L, 73-107 1-23 Southern Illinois % L, 59-64 1-26 at Michigan L, 76-80 1-29 CLEVELAND STATE W, 63-53 2-2 at Central Michigan * L, 74-83 2-6 KENT STATE * W, 81-56 2-10 at Western Michigan * W, 82-71 2-12 AKRON W, 76-44 2-16 at Saginaw Valley W, 78-73 2-19 Toledo + W, 57-40 2-20 Northern Illinois + L, 69-70 2-21 Kent State + L, 74-75 2-23 OAKLAND L, 63-66 2-26 TOLEDO * W, 75-48 * Mid-American Conference game % University of Illinois Classic (Champaign, Ill.) + Mid-American Conference Tournament 1982-83 Record: 13-14; MAC 9-9 (6th) 11-26 at Western Ontario W, 84-49 11-27 at Waterloo W, 81-60 12-2 FERRIS STATE W, 96-68 12-4 at Oakland L, 77-88 12-8 at Detroit L, 65-66 12-10 ILLINOIS-CHICAGO % W, 65-61 12-11 SAGINAW VALLEY % L, 53-67 12-15 at Notre Dame L, 58-75 12-18 at Michigan State L, 60-70 1-5 at Central Michigan * L, 44-69 1-8 BOWLING GREEN * L, 55-59 1-12 BALL STATE * W, 83-59 1-15 at Toledo * L, 60-64 1-19 NORTHERN ILLINOIS * L, 56-68 1-22 at Kent State * L, 71-79 1-26 MIAMI * L, 66-69 1-29 at Western Michigan * W, 73-62 2-2 OHIO * W, 75-69 2-5 at Bowling Green * L, 63-65 2-9 at Ball State * W, 81-74 2-12 TOLEDO * W, 73-53 2-16 at Northern Illinois * W, 82-67 2-19 KENT * W, 83-46 2-23 at Miami * L, 53-60 2-26 WESTERN MICHIGAN * W, 65-43 3-2 at Ohio * L, 56-62 3-5 CENTRAL MICHIGAN * W, 80-68 % Eastern Michigan Tournament (Ypsilanti, Mich.) * Mid-American Conference game
Laurie Byrd (1978-1982) is the second leading scorer in EMU history with 1,899 points. She led the then-Hurons to a 56-43 record in her four years as a player.
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
Year-By-Year Results 1983-84 Record: 13-14; MAC 8-10 (7th) 11-26 OAKLAND W, 11-30 MICHIGAN STATE L, 12-2 Murray State % L, 12-3 Eastern Illinois % W, 12-7 DETROIT L, 12-11 at Saginaw Valley L, 12-12 at Wayne State W, 12-17 at Illinois-Chicago W, 12-30 at Pittsburgh W, 1-4 MIAMI * L, 1-7 TOLEDO * L, 1-11 at Northern Illinois * L, 1-14 KENT * W, 1-18 at Ball State * W, 1-21 WESTERN MICHIGAN * W, 1-25 at Ohio * L, 1-28 CENTRAL MICHIGAN * L, 2-1 at Bowling Green * L, 2-4 at Toledo * L, 2-8 NORTHERN ILLINOIS * W, 2-11 at Kent State * W, 2-15 BALL STATE * W, 2-18 at Western Michigan * W, 2-22 OHIO * L, 2-25 at Central Michigan * L, 2-29 BOWLING GREEN * L, 3-3 at Miami * W, % Heath Candy Classic (Charleston, Ill.) * Mid-American Conference game
60-51 50-88 48-68 64-63 56-60 49-73 78-74 65-62 75-67 62-73 52-53 61-66 75-61 53-45 79-63 70-88 68-85 67-71 59-73 71-60 66-55 81-72 69-68 62-77 63-85 64-90 69-68
1984-85 Record: 11-14; MAC 9-9 (T-5th) 11-30 NOTRE DAME L, 12-4 at Oakland W, 12-11 WAYNE STATE W, 12-15 at DePaul L, 12-19 at Detroit L, 12-29 Washington % L, 12-30 Michigan % L, 1-2 NORTHERN ILLINOIS * W, 1-5 at Kent State * L, 1-9 BALL STATE * W, 1-12 at Miami * L, 1-16 OHIO * W, 1-19 at Central Michigan * L, 1-22 BOWLING GREEN * L, 1-26 at Western Michigan * L, 1-31 at Toledo * W, 2-2 KENT * W, 2-6 at Ball State * W, 2-9 MIAMI * W, 2-13 at Ohio * L, 2-16 CENTRAL MICHIGAN * W, 2-20 at Bowling Green * L, 2-23 WESTERN MICH. * L, 2-26 TOLEDO * W, 3-2 at Northern Illinois * L, % Michigan Tournament (Ann Arbor, Mich.) * Mid-American Conference game
59-70 63-60 76-56 65-76 60-79 73-83 67-76 98-83 75-79 79-61 76-77 78-73 60-83 72-74 74-94 100-78 81-63 63-56 72-68 58-70 80-79 74-93 71-89 88-61 82-84
1985-86 Record: 13-12; MAC 8-10 (6th) 11-23 HOLY CROSS 11-25 YOUNGSTOWN STATE 12-11 MICHIGAN 12-14 at Cleveland State 12-19 at South Florida 12-21 at Central Florida 12-28 CLEVELAND STATE 1-2 at Ball State * 1-4 MIAMI * 1-8 at Western Michigan * 1-11 CENTRAL MICHIGAN * 1-15 at Bowling Green * 1-18 OHIO * 1-22 TOLEDO * 1-25 at Northern Illinois * 1-29 KENT * 2-1 at Miami * 2-5 WESTERN MICHIGAN * 2-8 at Central Michigan * 2-12 BOWLING GREEN * 2-15 at Ohio * 2-19 at Toledo * 2-22 NORTHERN ILLINOIS * 2-26 at Kent State * 3-1 BALL STATE * * Mid-American Conference game 1986-87 Record: 13-13; MAC 8-8 (T-4th) 12-2 at Michigan 12-5 Illinois % 12-6 Washington % 12-13 at Western Michigan * 12-20 at Youngstown State 12-27 Florida International # 12-28 Florida # 12-30 Maryland-Baltimore # 1-3 at Ohio * 1-7 BOWLING GREEN * 1-10 at Central Michigan * 1-13 at Toledo * 1-17 CLEVELAND STATE 1-21 at Kent State * 1-22 at Cleveland State 1-24 BALL STATE * 1-28 at Miami * 1-31 OHIO * 2-4 at Bowling Green * 2-7 CENTRAL MICHIGAN * 2-11 TOLEDO * 2-14 at Illinois-Chicago 2-18 KENT * 2-21 at Ball State * 2-25 MIAMI * 2-28 WESTERN MICHIGAN * * Mid-American Conference game % Illini Classic (Champaign, Ill.) # Sun & Fun Classic (Miami, Fla.)
L, W, L, W, W, W, W, L, L, W, L, L, L, W (OT), W, W, W, L, W, L, L, W, W, L, L,
58-90 92-74 83-88 74-58 69-67 87-75 76-60 74-78 76-77 73-69 86-90 63-71 70-91 66-64 83-76 72-48 57-52 71-81 65-61 82-84 70-92 61-60 78-66 69-74 72-74
L, 58-76 L, 66-94 L, 41-80 L, 62-72 L, 67-80 L, 62-77 W, 65-62 W, 78-62 W, 80-65 L, 73-77 L, 66-84 W, 62-57 W, 86-59 L, 73-86 W, 75-65 W, 73-56 W, 66-64 L, 55-57 L, 72-84 L, 81-93 L (OT), 71-74 W, 87-76 W, 81-58 W (2OT), 75-71 W, 84-67 W, 81-48
Coach: Cheryl Getz Years: 1987-1992 Record: 46-89 1987-88 Record: 6-19; MAC 2-14 (9th) 11-28 at Robert Morris 12-4 CLEVELAND STATE % 12-5 MICHIGAN STATE % 12-8 at Cincinnati 12-18 at Indiana State 12-19 at Wright State 1-6 at Central Michigan * 1-9 BOWLING GREEN * 1-13 TOLEDO * 1-16 at Cleveland State 1-17 at Akron 1-20 KENT * 1-23 at Ball State * 1-27 MIAMI * 1-30 at Western Michigan * 2-3 OHIO * 2-6 at Bowling Green * 2-10 at Toledo * 2-13 ILLINOIS-CHICAGO 2-17 at Kent State * 2-20 BALL STATE * 2-24 at Miami * 2-27 WESTERN MICHIGAN * 3-2 at Ohio * 3-5 CENTRAL MICHIGAN * % EMU Classic (Ypsilanti, Mich.) * Mid-American Conference game
W, W, L, L, L, W, L, L, L, L, L, W, L, L, L, L, L, L, W, L, W, L, L, L, L,
1988-89 Record: 8-19; MAC 4-12 (9th) 11-25 St. Bonaventure % W, 11-26 Eastern Kentucky % L, 12-3 WRIGHT STATE W, 12-6 at Detroit L, 12-9 Evansville # L, 12-10 Valparaiso # W, 12-14 CINCINNATI L, 12-21 INDIANA STATE L, 12-29 at Rice L, 12-31 at McNeese State L, 1-4 MIAMI * L, 1-7 TOLEDO * L, 1-11 at Western Michigan * L, 1-18 at Ohio * L, 1-21 KENT STATE * W, 1-25 at Central Michigan * L, 1-28 BALL STATE * L, 2-1 at Bowling Green * L, 2-4 at Toledo * L, 2-8 WESTERN MICHIGAN * W, 2-11 YOUNGSTOWN ST. W, 2-15 OHIO * W, 2-18 at Kent State* L, 2-22 CENTRAL MICHIGAN * W, 2-25 at Ball State * L, 3-1 BOWLING GREEN * L, 3-4 at Miami * L, % Pittsburgh Tournament (Pittsburgh, Pa.) # Western Illinois Classic (Macomb, Ill.) * Mid-American Conference game
65-50 90-71 50-79 51-68 57-71 64-62 74-94 69-76 61-76 61-71 57-79 94-82 69-78 66-71 69-91 66-79 67-101 54-70 82-53 82-94 61-51 57-63 52-78 64-72 69-78
71-68 61-69 65-49 68-75 70-74 78-60 62-74 73-82 71-90 79-94 50-57 68-77 58-61 80-93 90-67 66-81 81-84 49-54 67-79 76-65 64-62 72-58 72-84 79-61 67-72 59-73 58-68
The 1981-82 EMU team posted a 16-10 overall record and an 8-4 mark in the first year of Mid-American Conference play. The 16 wins were the most by EMU until the 2001-02 squad won 18 games. Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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Year-By-Year Results 1989-90 Record: 8-20; MAC 5-11 (T-6th) 11-24 Providence % L, 11-25 Western Illinois % L, 11-30 at Michigan L, 12-4 DETROIT W, 12-7 at Wright State W, 12-9 at Cincinnati W, 12-19 PITTSBURGH L, 12-21 at Loyola-Chicago L, 12-29 Stanford # L, 12-30 DePaul # L, 1-4 at Youngstown State L, 1-6 at Kent State * W, 1-10 BALL STATE * W, 1-13 at Miami * L, 1-17 WESTERN MICHIGAN * W, 1-20 at Ohio * L, 1-24 CENTRAL MICHIGAN * L, 1-27 at Bowling Green * L, 1-31 at Toledo * L, 2-3 KENT * W, 2-6 at Ball State * L, 2-10 MIAMI * L, 2-14 at Western Michigan * L, 2-17 OHIO * W, 2-21 at Central Michigan * L, 2-24 BOWLING GREEN * L, 2-28 TOLEDO * L, 3-6 at Bowling Green @ L, * Mid-American Conference game % Colorado Coors Classic (Boulder, Colo.) # Cardinal Classic (Stanford, Calif.) @ Mid-American Conference Tournament
97-113 73-89 62-76 88-63 71-45 64-37 76-87 61-62 58-105 68-83 90-97 73-54 79-76 51-65 73-72 51-69 57-58 71-83 59-90 66-60 72-80 47-61 59-64 81-60 63-68 67-69 69-82 71-77
1990-91 Record: 12-15; MAC 8-8 (6th) 11-23 at Ohio State L, 74-80 11-26 LOYOLA-CHICAGO W, 75-61 12-1 at Louisville # L, 72-84 12-2 vs. Florida # L, 57-73 12-5 at Detroit W, 86-66 12-8 at Wright State W, 62-53 12-11 MICHIGAN L, 62-78 12-29 at Cal-State Northridge W, 78-69 12-30 at San Diego State L, 59-73 1-2 at Ball State * W, 67-57 1-5 MIAMI * L, 53-57 1-9 at Western Michigan * W, 63-58 1-12 OHIO * W, 81-78 1-16 at Central Michigan * L, 60-76 1-19 BOWLING GREEN * W, 85-79 1-23 at Cleveland State L, 60-64 1-26 at Toledo * L, 79-83 1-30 KENT * L, 84-88 2-2 at Miami * W (OT), 69-66 2-6 WESTERN MICHIGAN * W, 91-66 2-9 at Ohio * L, 68-71 2-13 CENTRAL MICHIGAN * W, 68-61 2-16 at Bowling Green * L, 72-83 2-23 TOLEDO * L, 65-87 2-27 at Kent State * L, 86-102 3-2 BALL STATE * W (OT), 93-90 3-5 at Bowling Green $ L, 75-97 * Mid-American Conference game # Seelbach Cardinal Classic (Louisville, Ky.) $ Mid-American Conference Tournament
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1991-92 Record: 12-16; MAC 6-10 (6th) 11-22 at Akron W, 11-26 VALPARAISO W, 11-29 BOSTON COLLEGE W, 12-3 at Butler L, 12-6 vs. Valparaiso @ W, 12-7 at Tennessee Tech @ L, 12-11 CLEVELAND STATE W, 12-14 at Illinois-Chicago L, 12-21 at Wisconsin-Milwaukee L, 12-30 at Dayton L, 1-8 WESTERN MICHIGAN * W, 1-11 at Ohio * W, 1-15 CENTRAL MICHIGAN * L, 1-18 at Bowling Green * L, 1-22 DETROIT W, 1-25 TOLEDO * L, 1-29 at Kent State * L, 2-1 BALL STATE * W, 2-5 at Miami * L, 2-8 OHIO * W, 2-12 at Central Michigan * L, 2-15 BOWLING GREEN * L, 2-22 at Toledo * L, 2-26 KENT * W, 2-29 at Ball State * L, 3-4 MIAMI * L, 3-7 at Western Michigan * W, 3-10 at Kent State $ L, * Mid-American Conference game @ Tennessee Tech Classic (Cookeville, Tenn.) $ Mid-American Conference Tournament
79-61 86-81 62-52 59-69 95-79 57-84 81-59 57-59 50-64 79-82 82-38 64-63 75-82 57-71 78-72 68-76 72-81 68-46 66-77 65-54 72-81 67-80 46-93 82-73 72-80 68-74 72-57 75-86
Coach: Dana Munk Years: 1992-1993 Record: 3-22 1992-93 Record: 3-22; MAC 2-16 (9th) 12-1 WISC.-MILWAUKEE 12-4 vs. Illinois # 12-5 vs. Texas A&M 12-12 BUTLER 12-15 ILLINOIS-CHICAGO 12-21 at Valparaiso 1-2 vs. Vermont @ 1-6 at Central Michigan * 1-9 BOWLING GREEN * 1-13 AKRON * 1-16 at Toledo * 1-20 KENT STATE * 1-23 at Ball State * 1-27 MIAMI * 1-30 at Western Michigan * 2-3 OHIO * 2-6 at Bowling Green * 2-10 at Akron * 2-13 TOLEDO * 2-17 at Kent State * 2-20 BALL STATE * 2-24 at Miami * 2-27 WESTERN MICHIGAN * 3-3 at Ohio * 3-6 CENTRAL MICHIGAN * * Mid-American Conference Game
W, L, L, L, L, L, L, L, L, L, L, L, W, L, L, L, L, W, L, L, L, L, L, L, L,
78-76 51-80 78-80 72-89 68-74 68-106 63-82 55-66 42-81 54-65 58-75 67-79 56-41 56-78 53-76 56-58 54-93 67-60 52-62 71-101 45-57 61-76 63-67 53-65 51-53
Coach: Paulette Stein Years: 1993- 1997 Record: 29-100 1993-94 Record: 1-24; MAC 0-18 (10th) 11-30 at Michigan L, 62-76 12-3 vs. Buffalo @ L, 66-90 12-4 vs. Akron @ L, 63-77 12-6 at Canisius L, 53-62 12-8 CHICAGO STATE W, 58-53 12-10 vs. Ala.-Birmingham # L, 49-86 12-11 vs. Georgia Southern # L, 67-87 1-5 AKRON * L, 66-81 1-8 TOLEDO * L, 54-76 1-12 at Kent State * L, 52-94 1-15 BALL STATE * L, 51-58 1-19 at Miami * L, 63-90 1-22 WESTERN MICHIGAN * L, 77-93 1-26 at Ohio * L, 49-69 1-29 CENTRAL MICHIGAN * L, 49-69 2-2 at Bowling Green * L, 65-84 2-5 at Toledo * L, 66-89 2-9 KENT STATE * L, 65-103 2-12 at Ball State * L, 55-65 2-16 MIAMI * L, 57-79 2-19 at Western Michigan * L, 47-70 2-23 OHIO * L, 69-77 2-26 at Central Michigan * L, 63-74 3-2 BOWLING GREEN * L, 69-99 3-5 at Akron * L, 62-69 * Mid-American Conference Game @ University at Buffalo Tournament (Buffalo, N.Y.) # UAB Tournament (Birmingham, Ala.) 1994-95 Record: 4-22; MAC 1-17 (10th) 11-25 vs. St. John’s # L, 66-90 11-26 vs. UMass # W, 56-55 12-2 vs. Evansville $ W, 72-66 12-3 vs. Wisc.-Green Bay $ L, 55-74 12-6 MICHIGAN L, 67-82 12-10 MICHIGAN STATE L, 72-92 12-21 at Chicago State W, 69-44 12-31 at Bradley L, 51-78 1-4 TOLEDO * L, 75-87 1-7 AKRON * L, 68-70 1-11 WESTERN MICHIGAN * L, 59-75 1-14 at Central Michigan * L, 49-70 1-18 BOWLING GREEN * L, 61-90 1-21 BALL STATE * W, 78-55 1-25 at Miami * L, 49-81 1-28 KENT STATE * L, 74-86 2-1 at Ohio * L, 70-80 2-4 at Akron * L, 66-79 2-8 at Western Michigan * L, 60-80 2-11 CENTRAL MICHIGAN * L, 58-66 2-15 at Bowling Green * L, 53-67 2-18 at Ball State * L, 55-68 2-22 MIAMI * L, 57-64 2-25 at Kent State * L, 51-92 3-1 OHIO * L, 45-65 3-4 at Toledo * L, 60-94 * Mid-American Conference game # Univ. of Kentucky Tournament (Lexington, Ky.) $ UWGB Tournament (Green Bay, Wisc.)
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
Year-By-Year Results 1995-96 Record: 6-20; MAC 2-16 (T-9th) 11-25 vs. Marist # 11-26 vs. Navy # 11-29 CHICAGO STATE 12-6 at Michigan 12-9 WISC.-MILWAUKEE 12-16 at Michigan State 12-19 CANISIUS 12-29 VALPARAISO 1-3 at Toledo* 1-6 AKRON* 1-10 at Western Michigan* 1-13 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* 1-17 at Bowling Green* 1-20 BALL STATE* (MAC TV) 1-24 MIAMI* 1-27 at Kent State* 1-31 OHIO* 2-3 at Akron* 2-7 WESTERN MICHIGAN* 2-10 at Central Michigan* 2-14 BOWLING GREEN* 2-17 at Ball State* 2-21 at Miami* 2-25 KENT STATE* 2-28 at Ohio* 3-2 TOLEDO* # Navy Tip-Off Classic (Annapolis, Md.) * Mid-American Conference game 1996-97 Record: 8-18; MAC 5-13 (8th) 11-23 at Toledo * 11-27 at Cincinnati 11-30 at Valparaiso 12-6 vs. Idaho ! 12-7 vs. UTEP ! 12-11 MICHIGAN 12-22 at Chicago State 12-30 at Wisc.-Milwaukee 1-4 at Kent State * 1-8 at Central Michigan * 1-11 MIAMI * 1-15 OHIO * 1-20 BOWLING GREEN * 1-22 WESTERN MICHIGAN * 1-25 at Ball State * 1-29 AKRON * 2-1 CENTRAL MICHIGAN * 2-5 at Miami * 2-8 TOLEDO * 2-11 at Ohio * 2-15 at Bowling Green * 2-19 at Western Michigan * 2-22 BALL STATE * 2-26 at Akron * 3-1 KENT STATE * 3-4 at Toledo @ * Mid-American Conference game ! Idaho Tournament (Moscow, Idaho) @ MAC Tournament Quarterfinal
W, L, W, L, W, L, W, L, L, L, L, W, L, L, L, L, L, L, L, W, L, L, L, L, L, L,
62-57 69-76 82-60 47-82 76-71 57-72 93-66 71-81 63-91 65-73 61-100 76-68 73-78 62-68 71-77 68-88 57-65 75-85 75-79 53-46 83-92 62-68 53-63 68-91 62-79 70-79
1997-98 Record: 10-16; MAC 5-14 (T-4th MAC West) 11-21 vs. Canisius College! W, 86-46 11-22 at Idaho State! L, 74-75 11-26 LOYOLA-CHICAGO W, 71-61 12-6 vs. St. Francis, NY@ W, 66-57 12-7 at Davidson College@ L, 62-81 12-11 TOLEDO* L, 62-88 12-21 PRINCETON L, 60-69 12-28 CHICAGO STATE W, 69-44 12-31 at Wright State W, 68-66 1-3 at Ohio* L, 56-79 1-5 at Marshall* L, 70-73 1-8 MIAMI* L, 57-68 1-10 BOWLING GREEN* L, 85-97 1-14 at Ball State* W, 85-79 1-17 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* W, 78-54 1-21 WESTERN MICHIGAN* W, 73-62 1-24 at Central Michigan* L, 61-83 1-29 at Bowling Green* L, 51-69 1-31 at Miami* L, 50-64 2-5 AKRON* L, 69-84 2-7 KENT STATE* L, 76-88 2-11 BALL STATE* L, 63-68 2-14 at Northern Illinois* W, 85-76 2-18 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* W, 83-81 2-21 at Western Michigan* L, 54-72 2-25 at Toledo* L, 45-93 * Mid-American Conference game ! at Idaho State Tournament (Pocatello, Idaho) @ at Davidson College Tournament (Davidson, N.C.)
L, 63-93 L, 55-75 W, 81-73 W 81-73 L, 51-61 L, 75-100 W 59-56 L, 59-69 L, 67-91 W (2OT), 88-85 L, 64-80 L, 49-83 L. 54-73 W, 72-56 L, 54-76 W, 78-63 L, 60-69 L, 51-62 L, 63-92 L, 68-81 L, 70-101 W, 61-58 W, 86-71 L, 64-73 L, 79-96 L, 74-86
Betsy Brown (1993-97) ranks 10th in career assists (231) and 27th in career scoring (725).
Coach: Suzy Merchant Years: 1998-2007 Record: 147-91 (72-46 MAC) 1998-99 Record: 14 -13, MAC 8-8 (3rd - MAC West) 11-15 SAINT PETER’S L, 11-17 at Kent State * L, 11-20 at Detroit W, 11-23 KANSAS STATE L, 12-1 CINCINNATI L, 12-5 vs. Hartford ! W, 12-6 vs. Norfolk State ! W, 12-17 at Illinois-Chicago W, 12-19 at Chicago State W, 12-22 at Central Michigan L, 12-29 at Loyola-Chicago W, 1-2 at Buffalo * L, 1-6 TOLEDO * L, 1-9 BOWLING GREEN * W, 1-13 at Marshall * W, 1-16 MIAMI * W, 1-23 at Western Michigan * W (OT), 1-27 at Ohio * W, 1-30 CENTRAL MICHIGAN * L, 2-3 BALL STATE * L, 2-6 at Northern Illinois * W, 2-10 at Toledo * L, 2-13 KENT STATE * L, 2-16 AKRON * W, 2-20 at Bowling Green * L (OT), 2-23 BUFFALO * W, 2-26 at Western Michigan *$ L, * Mid-American Conference game ! at Columbia Tournament (Columbia, N.Y.) $ MAC Tournament Quarterfinal
64-75 73-86 73-72 66-78 53-79 66-54 87-57 66-57 94-65 71-96 77-67 68-78 42-55 84-53 77-72 81-45 75-66 93-70 76-81 61-74 76-65 59-83 74-89 99-71 93-98 83-74 68-95
1999-2000 Record: 16-14, MAC 8-8 (T-3rd - MAC West) 11-20 at St. Peter’s L, 75-84 11-23 IUPUI L, 62-66 11-28 DETROIT W, 90-71 11-30 at Kansas State L, 45-89 12-4 CENTRAL MICHIGAN W, 92-55 12-7 WAYNE STATE W, 48-26 12-9 at Valparaiso L, 63-72 12-11 at Oakland W, 68-56 12-13 WISC.-GREEN BAY L, 49-57 12-20 at Stetson W, 75-58 12-30 ILLINOIS-CHICAGO W, 63-54 1-2 at Marshall* W, 66-57 1-4 KENT STATE* L, 69-87 1-8 at Northern Illinois W, 64-52 1-12 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* L, 51-60 1-15 AKRON* L, 53-72 1-17 TOLEDO* L, 52-80 1-2 at Buffalo* L (OT), 61-66 1-26 OHIO* W, 83-67 1-29 at Central Michigan* L, 67-69 1-31 BALL STATE* W, 81-68 2-3 at Western Michigan* L, 72-74 2-5 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* W, 72-51 2-12 at Bowling Green* W, 92-69 2-16 at Ball State* L, 73-87 2-21 at Toledo* W, 91-54 2-25 WESTERN MICHIGAN* W, 93-65 2-28 NORTHERN ILLINOIS # W, 67-65 3-2 vs Miami $ W, 88-51 3-3 vs Kent State $ L (2OT), 94-96 * Mid-American Conference game # 2000 MAC Tournament First Round $ 2000 MAC Tournament (Public Hall-Cleveland, Ohio)
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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Year-By-Year Results 2000-01 Record: 16-12, MAC 9-7 (4th - MAC West) 11-11 at No. 6/4 Purdue # L, 60-84 11-17 CHICAGO STATE @ W, 79-53 11-18 COPPIN STATE @ W, 75-55 11-22 at IUPUI W, 77-70 11-27 at Colorado State L, 65-102 11-30 VALPARAISO W, 80-64 12-3 vs. Michigan State & W, 66-59 12-17 OAKLAND W, 74-52 12-20 vs. Oklahoma State $ L, 45-65 12-21 vs. Creighton $ W, 50-35 12-30 at Detroit L 76-90 1-3 at Central Michigan* W, 78-59 1-6 at Kent State* L, 73-79 1-10 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* L, 56-68 1-17 WESTERN MICHIGAN* W, 76-58 1-20 BUFFALO* W, 73-52 1-24 at Ohio* L, 83-91 1-27 BALL STATE* L, 66-100 1-31 at Akron* W, 89-58 2-3 at Northern Illinois* W, 57-50 2-5 at Toledo* L, 60-62 2-10 MARSHALL* W, 75-56 2-14 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* W, 73-61 2-17 at Ball State* W, 88-66 2-21 BOWLING GREEN* W, 86-50 2-24 TOLEDO* L, 53-65 2-28 at Western Michigan* L, 83-86 3-3 OHIO % L, 75-80 * Mid-American Conference game @ 2000 Preseason Women’s NIT # Best Western Eagle Classic (Ypsilanti, Mich.) & Women’s Basketball Showcase (Grand Rapids, Mich.) $ Nassau Sun Splash Shootout (Nassau, Bahamas) % MAC Tournament First Round 2001-02 Record: 18-11; 10-6 MAC (T-4th - MAC West) 11-16 CORNELL # W, 82-67 11-17 HOWARD # W, 85-77 11-26 at Coppin State W, 63-56 11-28 at Delaware State W, 60-43 12-1 at UW-Green Bay L, 54-65 12-3 at Chicago State W, 51-45 12-10 at Ohio State W, 70-58 12-15 IPFW (at Fenton, Mich.) W, 76-60 12-21 vs Maryland @ L, 59-80 12-22 vs SMU @ L, 65-83 12-28 No. 15/15 COLORADO STATE L, 56-66 1-5 KENT STATE* L, 54-71 1-9 at Western Michigan* L, 68-80 1-12 at Toledo* L, 65-79 1-16 AKRON* W, 89-40 1-19 at Buffalo* W, 78-66 1-23 MIAMI* W, 71-67 1-26 at Central Michigan* W, 52-43 1-31 at Northern Illinois* L (OT), 83-84 2-2 OHIO* W, 73-68 2-6 at Ball State* L, 71-89 2-9 at Marshall* W, 57-44 2-13 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* W, 70-59 2-16 BALL STATE* W, 76-75 2-20 TOLEDO* W, 76-64 2-23 at Bowling Green* L, 62-78 2-26 WESTERN MICHIGAN* W, 72-58 3-2 MARSHALL % W, 68-49 3-6 vs Ball State $ L, 57-83 * Mid-American Conference game # Holiday Inn Express Eagle Classic (Ypsilanti, Mich.) @ Torneo Cancún de Básquetbo (Cancun, Mexico) % Kraft MAC Tournament First Round $ Kraft MAC Tournament (Gund Arena-Cleveland, Ohio)
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Emily Steinmetz (1996-99) was just the second EMU women’s player to score 800 points and grab 600 rebounds in a career. 2002-2003 Record: 13-16, MAC (9-7) (4th - MAC West) 11-22 FLORIDA A&M @ W, 80-61 11-23 CANISIUS @ L, 70-76 11-30 vs Dayton # L, 68-73 12-01 vs Nevada # L, 75-84 12-07 at American $ L, 60-67 12-08 vs. MD-Eastern Shore $ W, 65-58 12-11 at Illinois L, 57-65 12-19 at Florida Atlantic L, 69-83 12-21 at University of Miami L, 66-85 12-30 at Butler W, 79-62 1-02 SANTA CLARA L, 49-73 1-08 CENTRAL MICHIGAN * W (OT), 65-61 1-11 TOLEDO * W, 71-67 1-15 BUFFALO * L, 65-71 1-18 at Akron * W, 62-42 1-22 OHIO * W, 67-49 1-25 at Kent State * L, 73-83 1-28 at Miami (Ohio) * L (OT), 79-83 2-01 BALL STATE * L, 65-66 2-08 MARSHALL * L, 56-64 2-13 at Western Michigan * W, 73-59 2-15 at Central Michigan * W, 59-47 2-18 NORTHERN ILLINOIS * W, 62-43 2-22 at Toledo * L, 55-65 2-25 WESTERN MICHIGAN * W, 65-57 3-02 at Ball State * W, 68-64 3-04 at Bowling Green * L, 69-70 3-08 BOWLING GREEN * W, 66-54 3-12 vs Miami (Ohio) * L, 66-80 * Mid-American Conference game @ Eagle Classic (Ypsilanti, Mich.) # Nugget Classic (Reno, Nev.) $ American Tournament (Washington D.C.) % Kraft MAC Tournament (Ypsilanti, Mich.) ^ Kraft Mid-American Tournament (Cleveland, Ohio)
2003-04 MAC West Division Champions MAC Tournament Champions Record: 22-8; 12-4 MAC (1st - MAC West) 11-21 LAMAR ! W, 90-46 11-22 MERCER ! W, 92-40 11-25 BUTLER W, 79-47 11-28 at Michigan State L, 62-79 12-5 vs. Florida International @ W, 52-42 12-6 at Northwestern @ W, 70-61 12-20 vs. North Carolina St. # L, 55-64 12-21 vs. Baylor # L, 70-85 12-22 vs. UPR-Mayaguez # W, 104-30 12-30 COLGATE W, 56-55 1-7 AKRON* W, 93-37 1-10 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* W, 87-50 1-13 at Toledo* L, 55-63 1-17 WESTERN MICHIGAN* L, 61-66 1-21 at Ball State* W, 100-83 1-24 MIAMI* L, 63-71 1-27 BOWLING GREEN* W, 61-59 1-31 at Western Michigan* W, 85-74 2-4 KENT STATE* W, 63-58 2-7 at Marshall* W, 66-49 2-11 TOLEDO* W, 76-61 2-14 at Northern Illinois* W, 63-55 2-18 at Buffalo* W, 80-62 2-21 BALL STATE* W, 84-74 2-25 at Ohio* L, 81-89 3-2 at Central Michigan* W, 89-68 3-10 vs. Toledo $ W, 60-47 3-12 vs. Marshall $ W, 75-70 3-13 vs. Bowling Green $ W, 65-56 3-20 vs. Boston College & L, 56-58 * Mid-American Conference game ! Eagle Classic-Ypsilanti, Mich. @ Roger & Mildred L. White Invite-Evanston, Ill. # San Juan Shootout-San Juan, Puerto Rico $ Kraft MAC Tournament-Gund Arena-Cleveland, Ohio & NCAA Tournament First Round-Columbus, Ohio 2004-05 Postseason WNIT Participant Record: 23-8; 11-5 MAC (2nd - MAC West) 11-19 WAYNE STATE ! W, 11-20 MD-EASTERN SHORE ! W, 11-27 vs. Niagara @ W, 11-28 at South Florida @ W, 12-3 vs. Missouri-Kansas City # W, 12-4 at Missouri # W, 12-8 at Michigan W, 12-11 at Youngstown State W, 12-18 at Indiana L, 12-29 at Canisius W, 1-1 COLUMBIA W, 1-5 at Akron* W, 1-8 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* L, 1-12 at Bowling Green* W, 1-15 at Western Michigan* L, 1-22 OHIO* W 1-26 at Northern Illinois* W 1-29 at Kent State* L, 2-2 BALL STATE* W, 2-5 at Central Michigan* W 2-9 BUFFALO* W, 2-12 WESTERN MICHIGAN* W, 2-16 at Miami* L, 2-19 BOWLING GREEN* W, 2-23 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* W, 2-26 MARSHALL* W 3-1 at Toledo* L, 3-5 BUFFALO % W, 3-9 vs. Ball State % W, 3-11 vs. Bowling Green % L, 3-18 at Kentucky & L, * Mid-American Conference game ! Eagle Classic-Ypsilanti, Mich. @ Best Western Roundball Classic-Tampa, Fla. # State Farm Tiger Classic-Columbia, Mo. %Kraft MAC Tournament & Postseason WNIT First Round-Lexington, Ky.
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
82-31 80-52 62-53 57-49 69-44 60-59 69-60 87-62 42-56 76-61 71-46 94-58 53-55 51-48 80-85 93-61 61-53 60-63 76-63 60-48 71-51 91-50 55-73 57-52 69-53 93-73 61-72 79-46 72-64 57-77 68-79
Year-By-Year Results 2005-06 MAC West Division Champions Postseason WNIT Participant Record: 22-8; 15-1 MAC (1st - MAC West) 11-18 CENTRAL CONNECTICUT W, 58-49 11-22 MASSACHUSETTS W, 63-45 11-25 vs. No. 17/17 DePaul @ L, 49-64 11-26 vs. Cal State Northridge @ L, 59-69 11-27 vs. Idaho State @ L, 61-78 12-7 INDIANA L, 64-70 12-10 YOUNGSTOWN STATE W, 69-48 12-13 SAINT LOUIS W, 67-59 12-21 No. 21/22 UTAH L, 67-72 12-30 CANISIUS W, 70-44 1-4 at Oakland W, 73-48 1-7 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* W 73-59 1-10 TOLEDO* W, 68-40 1-14 WESTERN MICHIGAN* W, 71-55 1-18 at Ball State* W, 66-58 1-21 at Central Michigan* W, 58-45 1-25 KENT STATE* W, 65-55 1-28 at Buffalo* W, 56-41 2-2 at Bowling Green* L, 69-76 2-4 AKRON* W, 68-51 2-8 at Ohio* W, 62-56 2-11 MIAMI* W, 78-55 2-15 at Northern Illinois W, 63-37 2-18 at Toledo* W, 73-49 2-22 at Western Michigan W, 64-57 2-25 BALL STATE* W, 69-58 3-1 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* W, 59-51 3-8 vs. Ohio $ W, 76-66 3-10 vs. Kent State $ L, 56-70 3-16 at Indiana State & L, 57-79 * Mid-American Conference game @ Rainbow Wahine Classic (Honolulu, Hawaii) $ Kraft MAC Tournament (Cleveland, Ohio) & Postseason WNIT First Round (Terre Haute, Ind.) Acting Head Coach: Shane Clipfell Years: 2006-07 Record: 13-12 (11-5 MAC) 2006-07 Record: 16-13; 11-5 MAC (2nd - MAC West) 11-17 NEW ORLEANS ! W, 93-69 11-18 MOREHEAD STATE ! W, 90-66 11-22 OAKLAND L, 62-68 12-1 vs. Northern Arizona @ L, 69-89 (acting head coach Shane Clipfell’s first game) 12-2 vs. Boston Univ. @ L, 59-65 12-6 DETROIT W, 71-55 (Merchant coached the game vs. Detroit) 12-9 at Wright State W, 76-59 12-13 at Massachusetts L, 80-83 12-17 at Illinois State L, 55-68 12-28 at Furman W, 64-62 12-30 at Western Carolina L, 61-69 1-3 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* W, 80-66 1-6 at Toledo* W, 58-53 1-10 at Western Michigan* W, 79-58 1-13 BALL STATE* L, 46-55 1-17 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* W, 77-62 1-20 at Kent State* W, 69-64 1-24 BUFFALO* W, 69-56 1-28 N. 16/16 BOWLING GREEN L, 55-72 2-3 at Akron* L, 53-69 2-7 at Miami* W, 74-56 2-10 OHIO* L, 62-70 2-14 at Northern Illinois* L, 68-82 2-17 TOLEDO* W, 76-42 2-21 WESTERN MICHIGAN W, 69-45 2-24 at Ball State* L, 73-74 2-28 at Central Michigan* W, 57-50 3-6 vs. Ohio $ W, 79-69 3-9 vs. No. 18/20 Bowling Green $ L, 57-71 * Mid-American Conference game ! Eagle Classic (Ypsilanti, Mich.) @ Wells Fargo Holiday Classic (Tempe, Ariz.) $ Kraft MAC Tournament (Cleveland, Ohio)
Head Coach: AnnMarie Gilbert Years: 2007-12 Record: 94-64 (49-31 MAC) 2007-08 MAC West Division co-Champions Record: 17-12; 11-5 MAC (t-1st - MAC West) 11-11 TEMPLE BAPTIST W, 108-22 11-14 at Detroit W, 65-54 11-17 WRIGHT STATE W, 74-41 11-23 vs Alabama @ W 52-43 11-24 vs North Carolina State @ L, 41-63 11-29 at Weber State L, 49-61 12-02 ILLINOIS STATE L, 61-79 12-6 at Florida Atlantic L, 71-75 12-08 at Florida International W, 77-58 12-21 DAYTON L, 57-59 12-28 at Duquesne W, (2OT) 79-77 1-5 at Utah L, 56-70 1-9 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* W, 61-42 1-12 TOLEDO* W, 65-59 1-15 at Ball State* L, 64-71 1-19 at Central Michigan* W, 68-66 1-23 WESTERN MICHIGAN* L, 72-83 1-26 at Buffalo* W, 74-71 1-29 MIAMI* L, 70-81 2-2 KENT STATE* W, 71-59 2-9 at Ohio* W, 62-56 2-12 AKRON* W, 76-71 2-16 at Bowling Green* L, 43-57 2-19 at Western Michigan* W, 67-61 2-23 BALL STATE* L, 53-64 2-27 at Toledo* W, 58-57 3-1 at Northern Illinois* W, 64-57 3-5 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* W, 73-65 3-11 vs Ohio $* L, 62-76 * Mid-American Conference game @Junkanoo Jam Tournament (Grand Bahama Island) $ Kraft MAC Tournament (Cleveland, Ohio)
2008-09 Record: 8-21; 4-12 MAC (5th - MAC West) 11-14 at North Dakota L, 11-18 at Cleveland State L, 11-22 MADONNA W, 11-24 SIENA W, (OT) !11-27 vs James Madison L, !11-28 vs NO. 22/24 TCU L, 12-02 NO. 11/8 NOTRE DAME L, 12-6 at Illinois State L, 12-10 CHICAGO STATE W, 12-20 DETROIT L, (2OT) 12-29 WEBER STATE W, 1-4 at Dayton L, 1-7 at Ball State* L, 1-10 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* L, 1-14 TOLEDO* L, 1-17 at Northern Illinois* L, (OT) 1-21 at Western Michigan* L, 1-24 BOWLING GREEN* L, 1-31 at Kent State* L, 2-4 OHIO* L, 2-7 at Akron* L, 2-11 BUFFALO* W, 2-14 at Miami* W, 2-21 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* W, 2-24 BALL STATE* L, 2-28 at Toledo* L, 3-3 WESTERN MICHIGAN* W, 3-7 at Central Michigan* L, 3-11 vs Miami @ L, * Mid-American Conference game ! Caribbean Challenge (Cancun, Mexico) @ 2009 MAC Tournament (Cleveland, Ohio)
71-80 67-76 92-38 68-54 76-80 55-71 63-83 47-83 77-47 75-76 77-47 54-61 55-62 56-77 67-80 62-69 67-76 55-69 52-84 41-52 57-71 69-58 56-45 53-49 59-68 61-73 69-66 62-95 69-75
2009-10 Postseason WNIT Participant Record: 22-9; 11-5 MAC (2nd - MAC West) 11-13 at Illinois- Chicago W, 61-49 11-16 MARYGROVE W, 87-45 11-20 at Siena W, 77-55 11-22 at Niagara W, 83-68 11-24 at Temple L, 46-64 11-29 MISSOURI STATE W, 93-81 12-2 at Notre Dame L, 59-69 12-5 at Detroit W, 72-55 12-9 ROCHESTER W, 108-24 12-21 at Chicago State W, 83-64 12-29 CLEVELAND STATE W, 73-61 1-4 NORTH DAKOTA W, 76-65 1-6 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* W, 73-55 1-9 at Western Michigan* W, 61-52 1-13 at Toledo* L, 63-72 1-16 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* W, 72-63 1-20 BALL STATE* W, 64-54 1-23 at Bowling Green* L, 71-83 1-27 at Ohio* W, 56-53 1-30 AKRON* L, 66-73 2-3 at Buffalo* W, 78-65 2-6 KENT STATE* W, 78-72 2-10 MIAMI* L, 63-79 2-13 at Ball State W, 63-57 2-20 at Central Michigan* L,(2OT) 107-113 2-24 WESTERN MICHIGAN* W, 65-52 2-27 at Northern Illinois* W, 78-72 3-2 TOLEDO* W, (OT) 8 9 - 8 4 3-6 BUFFALO @ W, 66-56 3-10 vs. Akron @ L, 46-72 3-17 at Purdue$ L, 50-56 * Mid-American Conference game @ MAC Tournament $ Postseason WNIT First Round (West Lafayette, Ind.)
Cha Sweeney was selected the 2014 MAC’s Freshman of the Year along with earning Second Team All-MAC honors and All-Freshman team accolades.
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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Year-By-Year Results 2010-11 Postseason WNIT Participant - “Sweet 16” Record: 24-13; 10-6 MAC (2nd - MAC West) 11-12 LOYOLA-CHICAGO W 11-14 No. 7/7 Ohio State L, 11-19 vs. Oregon State ! L, 11-20 at Hawai’i ! W, 11-21 vs. Cal State Northridge W, 11-26 CORNELL W, 12-1 at UMKC W, 12-3 at Missouri State L, 12-6 No. 21/23 GREEN BAY L, 12-8 DETROIT L, 12-11 CANISIUS W, 12-21 TEMPLE W, 12-23 ILLINOIS-CHICAGO W, 12-28 NIAGARA W, 1-5 at Northern Illinois* W, 1-8 BALL STATE* W, 1-12 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* L, 1-15 TOLEDO* L, 1-19 at Western Michigan* W, 1-22 at Akron* W, 1-26 OHIO* W, 1-29 at Miami* W, 2-2 at Kent State* W 2-5 BUFFALO* L, 2-12 BOWLING GREEN* L, 2-16 at Ball State W, 2-19 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* W, 2-23 at Toledo* L, 2-26 at Central Michigan* L, 3-2 WESTERN MICHIGAN* W, 3-5 MIAMI @ W, 3-9 vs. Kent State @ W, 3-11 vs. Toledo @ W, 3-12 vs. Bowling Green @ L, 3-17 MICHIGAN $ W, 3-21 at UNC Wilmington % W, 3-24 at Syracuse ^ L, * Mid-American Conference game ! Rainbow Wahine Classic (Honolulu, Hawa’i) $ Postseason WNIT
82-64 62-74 44-59 83-67 79-68 66-41 64-58 57-72 44-68 60-62 76-40 65-56 74-54 89-34 79-63 70-62 67-76 56-72 67-56 56-51 85-40 72-62 75-66 68-70 55-60 81-73 62-35 64-65 67-68 80-56 82-74 69-65 61-55 46-51 67-59 63-54 63-72
2011-12 MAC West Division co-Champions MAC Tournament Champions Postseason NCAA Tournament Participant Record: 23-9; 13-3 MAC (t-1st-MAC West) 11-11 at Northeastern W, 83-53 11-14 MARYGROVE W, 110-31 11-18 at Green Bay L, 53-84 11-20 at Loyola-Chicago W, 63-55 11-25 at Cornell W, 54-52 11-27 at Canisius W, 65-53 12-3 at Michigan State L, (OT) 59-60 12-9 UMKC L, (OT) 68-70 12-11 MICHIGAN W, 77-64 12-20 at Detroit L, (OT) 69-70 12-29 vs. Saint Louis @ W, 66-55 12-30 at Seattle @ L, 72-75 1-2 WYOMING W, 65-43 1-5 at Ball State* L, 51-54 1-8 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* W, 64-52 1-11 at Toledo* W, 70-66 1-14 WESTERN MICHIGAN* W, 84-59 1-19 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* W, 73-60 1-22 at Bowling Green* L, 54-70 1-25 at Buffalo* W, 72-54 1-28 AKRON* W, 91-46 2-1 at Ohio* W, 63-53 2-4 MIAMI* W, 77-66 2-11 KENT STATE* W, 83-47 2-15 at Western Michigan* W, 83-56 2-18 at Northern Illinois* W, 77-57 2-21 TOLEDO* W, 54-33 2-25 BALL STATE* W, 74-43 2-28 at Central Michigan* L, 46-61 3-9 vs. Toledo # W, 59-57 3-10 vs. Central Michigan # W, 72-71 3-17 vs. South Carolina $ L, 48-80 * Mid-American Conference game @ Holiday Hoops Tournament (Seattle, Wash.) # 2012 MAC Tournament (Cleveland, Ohio) $ Postseason NCAA Tournament 1st Round (Lafayette, Ind.)
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Briann Puni’s grabbed 20 rebounds in the 80-70 WNIT victory at Drake, March 20, 2015. Her total is tied for the secondmost in EMU laurels. Head Coach: Tory Verdi Years: 2012-16 Record: 50-49 (24-28 MAC) 2012-13 Record: 8-22; 6-10 MAC (t-4th-MAC West) 11-11 NORTHEASTERN W, 11-15 MICHIGAN STATE L, 11-18 DETROIT L , 11-23 BOSTON UNIV. L, 11-24 HARVARD L, 11-28 at Butler L, 12-1 at Wyoming L, 12-4 at South Dakota State L, 12-11 MICHIGAN L, 12-15 at UMKC W, 12-29 at Tulane ! L, 12-30 vs. Ole Miss ! L, 1-5 LOYOLA-CHICAGO L, 1-10 at Western Michigan* W, 1-13 at Central Michigan* L, 1-16 TOLEDO* L, 1-20 at Miami* L, 1-24 at Kent State* W, 1-27 BOWLING GREEN* L, 1-31 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* W, 2-3 BALL STATE* L, 2-6 at Akron* L, 2-9 OHIO* W, 2-16 BUFFALO* L, 2-20 at Ball State* L, 2-23 WESTERN MICHIGAN* W, 2-28 at Northern Illinois* W, 3-3 at Toledo* L, 3-6 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* L, 3-9 WESTERN MICHIGAN # L, * Mid-American Conference game ! Tulane Tournament (New Orleans, La.) # 2013 MAC Tournament (Ypsilanti, Mich.)
50-47 49-60 54-61 55-66 63-67 59-65 50-73 65-66 43-55 74-69 65-71 58-61 54-64 56-52 51-77 40-56 48-70 64-45 47-61 67-62 41-56 81-82 64-57 63-79 34-56 73-69 54-45 38-48 56-63 72-80
2013-14 Postseason WBI Participant Record: 18-14; 7-11 MAC (5th-MAC West) 11-09 MADONNA W, 101-52 11-13 BUTLER W, (OT) 81-76 11-17 at Cleveland State W, 84-70 11-30 MARYGROVE W, 120-35 12-4 at Loyola W, 82-64 12-07 UMKC W, 75-66 12-11 at Michigan L, 75-89 12-15 at Detroit W, 104-96 12-21 vs. Wagner ! W, 69-56 12-22 vs Monmouth ! W, 64-53 12-31 LAWRENCE TECH W, 95-62 1-4 at Kent State* W, 88-70 1-9 BALL STATE* L, 66-70 1-12 at Northern Illinois* L, 54-77 1-15 WESTERN MICHIGAN* W, 83-77 1-18 at Buffalo* L, 83-84 1-23 at Bowling Green* L, 57-71 1-26 AKRON* L, 79-101 1-30 at Central Michigan* L, 67-82 2-2 MIAMI* L, 65-71 2-6 KENT STATE* W, 65-57 2-9 at Ohio W, 68-55 2-15 BOWLING GREEN* L, 56-61 2-19 TOLEDO* L, 73-80 2-23 at Ball State W, 62-60 2-26 at Western Michigan* L, 72-81 3-2 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* W 54-45 3-5 at Toledo* L, 52-88 3-8 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* W, (OT) 99-84 3-10 NORTHERN ILLINOIS @ L, (OT) 76-81 3-20 EVANSVILLE # W, 78-65 3-24 ILLINOIS-CHICAGO # L, 91-93 * = Mid-American Conference game ! = Seawolves Holiday Classic (Stony Brook, N.Y.) @ = MAC Tournament First Round (Ypsilanti, Mich.) # = Women’s Basketball Invitational (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 2014-15 Postseason WNIT Participant - “Sweet 16” Record: 24-13; 11-7 MAC (t-2nd - MAC West) 11-14 KSU-TUSCARAWAS W, 127-40 11-16 at No. 14-/15 Michigan State L, 61-69 11-22 at Texas-Pan American L, 75-81 11-25 HILLSDALE W, 73-56 11-28 vs Cal State Fullerton ! W, 78-74 11-29 vs Weber State ! W, 57-42 12-2 CLEVELAND STATE W, 71-68 12-6 at Oral Roberts L 62-63 12-9 MADONNA W 88-68 12-22 at Michigan L 52-81 12-30 DETROIT W, (OT) 75-71 1-3 at Northern Illinois* L, (OT) 48-54 1-10 at Akron* L, 48-65 1-14 OHIO* L 59-82 1-17 BOWLING GREEN* W, 64-52 1-21 MIAMI* W 56-38 1-24 at Toledo* W 75-61 1-28 at Western Michigan* L, 56-83 1-31 BUFFALO* L, 53-75 2-4 at Kent State* W, 70-53 2-11 BALL STATE* L, 62-72 2-14 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* W 85-64 2-17 at Miami* W, 54-51 2-18 at Ohio* W 73-61 2-21 TOLEDO* L, 72-81 2-25 at Ball State* W, 56-41 2-28 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* W, 60-52 3-4 WESTERN MICHIGAN* W, 74-65 3-7 at Central Michigan* W, 93-56 3-9 KENT STATE @ W, 70-52 3-11 vs. Toledo # W, 74-57 3-12 vs. Akron # W, 95-66 3-13 vs. Ball State # W, 75-65 3-14 vs. Ohio # L, 44-60 3-20 at Drake $ W, 80-70 3-22 at Tulsa $ W, 69-59 3-25 at Southern Mississippi L, 65-76 * Mid-American Conference game ! = Hotel Encanto Thanksgiving Classic (Las Cruces, N.M.) @ = MAC Tournament First Round (campus sites) # = MAC Tournament (Cleveland, Ohio) $ = Postseason WNIT
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
Year-By-Year Results 2015-16 Postseason WNIT Participant - Second Round Record: 22-12; 10-8 MAC (3rd - MAC West) 11-17 HILLSDALE W 94-77 11-21 UTRGV W 78-56 11-25 at No. 12/13 Kentucky L 67-89 12-1 ORAL ROBERTS W 77-69 12-4 at Air Force ! W 72-59 12-5 vs. Abilene Christian ! L 59-83 12-8 at Harvard W 85-81 12-10 at Monmouth W 78-68 12-18 at Madonna W 104-45 12-23 MICHIGAN W 64-63 12-30 at Detroit W 85-68 1-2 BUFFALO* W 67-56 1-6 AKRON* L (OT) 65-68 1-9 at Northern Illinois* W (OT) 87-80 1-13 OHIO* L 64-71 1-16 KENT STATE* W 72-51 1-20 at Ball State* L 54-76 1-23 TOLEDO* W 59-41 1-27 at Bowling Green* L 63-67 1-30 at Akron* L 72-75 2-3 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* L 65-66 2-6 WESTERN MICHIGAN* W (2OT) 70-66 2-13 at Miami* W 70-46 2-17 at Buffalo* W 70-55 2-20 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* W 84-60 2-24 at Toledo* W 58-46 2-27 BALL STATE* L 63-67 3-2 at Western Michigan* W 63-52 3-5 at Central Michigan* L 70-78 3-7 KENT STATE @ W 73-60 3-9 vs. Ball State # W 67-53 3-11 vs. Central Michigan # L 71-86 3-17 at Saint Mary’s $ W 74-73 3-19 at Texas Christian $ L 81-85 * Mid-American Conference game ! = Air Force Classic (Colorado Springs, Col.) @ = MAC Tournament First Round (campus sites) # = MAC Tournament (Cleveland, Ohio) $ = Postseason WNIT
2017-18 Record: 11-20; 6-12 MAC (6th - MAC West) 11-10 FLORIDA A&M W 11-13 ROCHESTER W 11-16 at Cleveland State L 11-18 at St. Bonaventure L 11-24 vs. Denver@ L 11-25 at Loyola Marymount@ L 12-3 at Minnesota L 12-8 at Illinois-Chicago L 12-10 at Illinois State L 12-17 at Detroit Mercy W 12-20 LONGWOOD W 12-30 KENT STATE* L 1-3-18 at Bowling Green* W 1-6-18 TOLEDO* W 1-10-18 at Kent State* L 1-13-18 at Miami* W 1-17-18 WESTERN MICHIGAN* W (OT) 1-20-18 at Northern Illinois* W 1-24-18 MIAMI* L 1-27-18 at Buffalo* L (OT) 2-3-18 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* L 2-7-18 at Ball State* L 2-11-18 AKRON* L 2-14-18 OHIO* W 2-17-18 at Central Michigan* L 2-21-18 at Toledo* L 2-24-18 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* L 2-28-18 at Western Michigan* L 3-3-18 BALL STATE* L 3-5-18 at No. 8 Northern Illinois# W 3-7-18 vs. No. 1 Central Michigan$ L
83-61 62-29 65-77 51-70 54-60 64-73 56-80 70-73 56-65 78-76 73-44 60-67 54-52 70-57 69-76 74-59 69-67 83-76 69-73 92-97 72-95 85-91 65-77 73-58 82-95 69-80 75-84 66-74 63-88 84-77 64-67
* Mid-American Conference game @ = LMU Thanksgiving Classic (Los Angeles, Calif.) # = MAC Tournament First Round (campus sites) $ = MAC Tournament (Cleveland, Ohio)
Head Coach: Fred Castro Years: 2016--Present Record: 17-45 (7-29 MAC) 2016-17 Record: 6-25; 1-17 MAC (6th - MAC West) 11-12 vs. Georgia State ! W 69-59 11-13 at Morehead State ! L 73-78 11-16 FERRIS STATE W 68-50 11-20 at Wake Forest L 61-89 11-25 vs. Tulane @ L 50-62 11-27 vs. Northern Colorado @ L 57-58 11-29 at Incarnate Word W 66-47 12-6 DETROIT MERCY L 64-77 12-9 ST. BONAVENTURE W 75-56 12-12 MONMOUTH L 68-75 12-17 at Purdue L 50-77 12-21 AIR FORCE W 65-44 12-31 at Northern Illinois* L 73-85 1-4 TOLEDO* L 49-66 1-7 KENT STATE* L 67-86 1-11 at Miami* L 61-72 1-14 WESTERN MICHIGAN* L 67-76 1-18 at Ball State* L 49-78 1-21 at Ohio* L 51-68 1-25 BOWLING GREEN* W 81-74 1-28 at Akron* L 62-80 2-4 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* L 63-104 2-8 at Kent State* L 65-83 2-11 MIAMI* L 63-79 2-15 BUFFALO* L 52-56 2-18 at Western Michigan* L 60-70 2-22 at Toledo* L 57-65 2-25 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* L 71-81 3-1 BALL STATE* L 54-64 3-4 at Central Michigan* L 48-71 3-6 at No. 5 Ohio# L 49-63 * Mid-American Conference game @ = UTSA Thanksgiving Classic (San Antonio, Texas) ! = Donna Murphy Classic (Morehead, Ky.) # = MAC Tournament First Round (campus sites)
Janay Morton was named to the 2015-16 All-MAC Honorable Mention squad and earned a spot on the conference’s firstever All-Defensive Team.
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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Kathy Hart (1976-87)
Cheryl Getz (1987-92)
Shane Clipfell (2006-07)
Dana Munk (1992-93)
AnnMarie Gilbert (2007-2012)
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Season 1976-77 1977-78 1978-79 1979-80 1980-81 1981-82 1982-83 1983-84 1984-85 1985-86 1986-87 11 years
Record MAC Record 13-8 n/a 14-6 n/a 11-11 n/a 14-10 n/a 15-12 n/a 16-10 8-4 13-14 9-9 13-14 8-10 11-14 9-9 13-12 8-10 13-13 8-8 146-124 50-50
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Cheryl Getz Cheryl Getz Cheryl Getz Cheryl Getz Cheryl Getz Cheryl Getz Totals
1987-88 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91 1991-92 5 years
6-19 8-19 8-20 12-15 12-16 46-89
2-14 4-12 5-11 8-8 6-10 25-55
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Dana Munk Dana Munk Totals
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3-22 3-22
2-16 2-16
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Paulette Stein Paulette Stein Paulette Stein Paulette Stein Paulette Stein Paulette Stein Totals
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(4th) (6th) (7th) (T-5th) (6th) (T-4th)
Tory Verdi (2012-16)
Suzy Merchant (1998-07)
Fred Castro (2016-Present)
Coach Suzy Merchant Suzy Merchant Suzy Merchant Suzy Merchant Suzy Merchant Suzy Merchant Suzy Merchant Suzy Merchant Suzy Merchant (maternity) Suzy Merchant Totals
Season Record MAC Record Finish 1998-99 14-13 8-8 (3rd-West) 1999-00 16-14 8-8 (t-3rd-West) 2000-01 16-12 9-7 (4th-West) 2001-02 18-11 10-6 (t-4th-West) 2002-03 13-16 9-7 (4th-West) 2003-04 22-8 12-4 (1st-West) 2004-05 23-8 11-5 (2nd-West) 2005-06 22-8 15-1 (1st-West) 2006-07 3-1 0-0 N/A 9 years 147-91 72-46
Shane Clipfell (Acting) Shane Clipfell Totals
2006-07 1 year
13-11 13-11
10-6 10-6
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AnnMarie Gilbert AnnMarie Gilbert AnnMarie Gilbert AnnMarie Gilbert AnnMarie Gilbert AnnMarie Gilbert Totals
2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 5 years
17-12 8-21 22-9 24-13 23-9 94-64
11-5 4-12 11-5 10-6 13-3 49-31
(t-1st-West) (5th West) (2nd-West) (2nd-West) (1st-West)
Tory Verdi Tory Verdi Tory Verdi Tory Verdi Tory Verdi Totals
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 4 years
8-22 18-14 24-13 22-12 72-61
6-10 7-11 11-7 10-8 34-36
(t-4th-West) (5th-West) (t-2nd-West) (3rd-West)
Fred Castro 2016-17 Fred Castro 2017-18 Fred Castro Totals 2 years
6-25 11-20 17-45
1-17 6-12 7-29
(6th-West) (6th-West)
567-608
272-346
EMU Totals
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Paulette Stein (1993-98)
43 years
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
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Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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All-Time Record Against Opponent Abilene Christian Adrian Air Force Akron Alabama Alabama-Birmingham American Ball State Baylor Boston College Boston University Bowling Green Bradley Buffalo Butler Cal State Fullerton Cal State Northridge Calvin Canisius Central Florida Central Connecticut Central Michigan Chicago State Cincinnati Cleveland State Colgate Colorado State Columbia Coppin State Cornell Creighton Davidson Dayton Defiance Delaware State Delta Devner DePaul Detroit Mercy Drake Duquesne Eastern Illinois Eastern Kentucky Evansville Ferris State Florida Florida A&M Florida Atlantic Florida International Furman Georgia State Georgia Southern Grand Valley State Hamilton (Ontario) Hartford Harvard Hawaii Hillsdale Holy Cross Howard Idaho Idaho State Illinois Illinois State Illinois-Chicago Incarnate Word Indiana Indiana State IPFW IUPUI Jackson C.C. James Madison Kansas State Kent State Kent State-Tuscarawas Kentucky Lamar Lawrence Tech Longwood Louisville Loyola-Chicago Loyola Marymount Madonna Marist Marshall Marygrove Maryland Maryland-Baltimore Madonna MD-Eastern Shore Massachusetts McNeese State Mercer
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Record Last Meeting 0-1 ACU, 59-83 (N) 6-0 EMU, 68-45 (A) 2-0 EMU, 65-44 (H) 16-21 UA, 62-80 (A) 1-0 EMU, 52-43 (A) 0-1 UAB, 49-86 (A) 0-1 AU, 60-67 40-37 BSU, 63-88 (H) 0-1 BU, 70-85 (N) 1-1 BC, 56-58 (N) 0-2 BU, 55-66 (H) 17-50 EMU, 54-52(A) 0-1 BU, 51-78 (A) 15-9 UB, 92-97 (A) 3-3 EMU, 81-76 (H) 1-0 EMU, 78-74 (N) 2-1 EMU, 79-68 (N) 3-0 EMU, 73-39 (A) 6-2 EMU, 65-53 (A) 1-0 EMU, 87-75 (A) 1-0 EMU, 58-49 (H) 35-49 CMU, 64-67 (N) 10-0 EMU, 83-64 (A) 1-4 UC, 53-79 (H) 11-5 CSU, 65-77 1-0 EMU, 56-55 (H) 0-2 CSU, 56-66 (H) 1-0 EMU, 71-46 (H) 2-0 EMU, 63-56 (A) 3-0 EMU, 54-52 (H) 1-0 EMU, 50-35 (N) 0-1 DC, 62-81 (A) 0-6 UD, 54-61 (A) 4-0 EMU, 83-63 (H) 1-0 EMU, 60-43 (A) 2-0 EMU, 68-44 (H) 0-1 DU, 54-60 (N) 0-3 DU, 64-49 (N) 12-15 EMU, 78-76 (A) 1-0 EMU, 80-70 (A) 1-0 EMU, 79-77 (A) 1-0 EMU, 64-63 (A) 0-1 EKU, 61-69 (N) 2-1 EMU, 78-65 (A) 5-0 EMU, 68-50 (H) 1-1 UF, 57-73 (N) 2-0 EMU, 83-61 (H) 0-2 FAU, 71-75 (A) 2-1 EMU, 77-58 (A) 1-0 EMU, 64-62 1-0 EMU, 69-59 (N) 0-1 GSU, 67-87 (N) 2-2 EMU, 87-71 (H) 1-1 EMU, 69-65 (N) 1-0 EMU, 66-54 (N) 1-1 EMU, 85-81 (A) 1-0 EMU, 83-67 (A) 2-0 EMU, 94-77 (H) 0-1 HC, 58-90 (H) 1-0 EMU, 85-77 (H) 1-0 EMU, 81-73 (A) 0-2 ISU, 61-78 (N) 0-4 UI, 57-65 (A) 0-4 ISU, 56-65 (A) 8-4 UIC, 70-73 (A) 1-0 EMU, 66-47 (A) 0-2 IU, 64-70 (H) 0-5 ISU,79-57 (A) 1-0 EMU, 76-60 (H) 1-1 EMU, 77-70 (A) 3-0 EMU, 57-49 (H) 0-1 JMU, 76-80 (N) 0-2 KSU, 45-89 (A) 27-38 KSU, 69-76 (A) 1-0 EMU, 127-40 (H) 0-2 UK, 67-89 (A) 1-0 EMU, 90-46 (H) 1-0 EMU, 95-62 (H) 1-0 EMU, 73-44 (H) 0-1 UL, 72-84 (A) 6-2 EMU, 82-64 (A) 0-1 LMU, 64-73 3-0 EMU, 88-68 (H) 1-0 EMU, 62-57 (N) 8-2 EMU, 93-73 (H) 3-0 EMU, 120-35 (H) 0-1 UM, 59-80 (N) 1-0 EMU, 78-62 (N) 2-0 EMU, 104-45 (A) 2-0 EMU, 80-52 (H) 2-1 UMass, 80-83 (A) 0-1 MSU, 79-94 (A) 1-0 EMU, 92-40 (H)
Date 12-5-15 12-10-81 12-21-16 1-28-17 11-23-07 12-10-93 12-7-02 3-3-18 12-21-03 3-20-04 11-23-12 1-3-18 12-31-94 1-27-18 11-13-13 11-28-14 11-21-10 1-24-79 11-27-11 12-21-85 11-18-05 3-7-18 12-21-09 12-1-98 11-16-17 12-30-03 12-28-01 1-1-05 11-26-01 11-25-11 12-21-00 12-7-97 1-04-09 12-11-80 11-28-01 2-22-78 11-24-17 11-25-05 12-17-17 3-20-15 12-28-07 12-3-83 11-26-88 3-20-14 11-16-16 12-2-90 11-10-17 12-6-07 12-8-07 12-28-07 11-12-16 12-11-93 2-25-80 2-5-77 12-5-98 12-5-15 11-20-10 11-17-15 11-23-85 11-17-01 12-6-96 11-27-05 12-11-02 12-10-17 12-8-17 11-29-16 12-7-05 3-16-06 12-15-01 11-22-00 1-9-80 11-27-08 11-30-99 1-10-18 11-14-14 11-25-15 11-22-03 12-31-13 12-20-17 12-1-90 12-4-13 11-25-17 12-9-14 11-25-95 2-26-05 11-30-13 12-21-01 12-30-86 12-18-15 11-20-04 12-13-06 12-31-88 11-22-03
Opponent Miami (Fla.) Miami (Ohio) Michigan Michigan State Minnesota Missouri Mississippi Missouri State Monmouth Morehead State Murray State Navy Nevada Niagara New Orleans Norfolk State North Carolina Wilmington North Carolina State North Dakota Northern Arizona Northern Colorado Northern Illinois Northern Michigan Northeastern Northwestern Notre Dame Oakland Ohio Ohio State Oklahoma State Oral Roberts Oregon State Pittsburgh Princeton Providence Purdue Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Rice Robert Morris Rochester College Saint Louis Saint Mary’s Seattle Siena St. Bonaventure St. Francis (N.Y.) St. John’s St. Louis St. Peter’s Santa Clara South Carolina South Dakota State South Florida Southern Illinois Southern Mississippi Saginaw Valley State San Diego State Shaw SMU Stanford Syracuse Temple Temple Baptist Tennessee Tech Texas Christian Texas-El Paso (UTEP) Toledo Tulane Tulsa UMKC Utah UTRGV (Pan American) Valparaiso Vermont Wagner Wake Forest Washington Waterloo Wayne State Weber State Western Carolina Western Illinois Western Michigan Western Ontario Windsor Wisconsin-Green Bay Wisconsin-Milwaukee Wright State Wyoming Youngstown State
Record Last Meeting 0-1 UM, 66-85 (A) 18-41 MU, 69-73 (H) 9-15 EMU, 64-63 (H) 1-15 MSU, 61-69 (A) 0-1 UM, 56-80 (A) 1-0 EMU, 60-59 (A) 0-1 MISS, 58-61 (N) 1-1 MSU, 57-72 2-1 MU, 68-75 (H) 1-1 MSU, 73-78 (A) 0-1 MS, 48-68 (N) 0-1 USNA, 69-79 (A) 0-1 NEV, 75-84 (A) 3-0 EMU, 89-34 (H) 1-0 EMU, 93-69 (H) 1-0 EMU, 87-57 (N) 1-0 EMU, 63-54 (A) 0-2 NCST, 41-63 (N) 1-1 EMU, 76-65 (H) 0-1 NAU, 69-89 (N) 0-1 UNC, 57-58 (N) 36-15 EMU, 84-77 (A) 3-1 EMU, 72-68 ot (H) 2-0 EMU, 50-47 (H) 2-2 EMU, 70-61 (A) 0-4 ND, 59-69 (A) 7-7 OU, 62-68 (H) 25-35 OHIO, 49-63 (A) 1-2 OSU, 62-74 (A) 0-1 OSU, 45-65 (N) 1-1 EMU, 77-69 (H) 0-1 OSU, 44-59 (N) 2-2 UP, 76-87 (H) 0-1 UP, 60-69 (H) 0-1 PC, 97-113 (N) 0-3 PU, 50-77 (A) 1-0 EMU, 104-30 (N) 0-1 RU, 71-90 (A) 1-0 EMU, 65-50 (A) 2-0 EMU, 62-29 (H) 1-0 EMU, 66-55 (N) 1-0 EMU, 74-73 (A) 0-1 Seattle, 72-75 (A) 2-0 EMU, 77-55 (H) 2-1 SBU, 51-70 1-0 EMU, 66-57 (N) 0-1 SJU, 66-90 (N) 1-0 EMU, 67-59 (H) 0-2 SPC, 75-84 (A) 0-1 SCU, 49-73 (H) 0-1 SC, 48-80 (N) 0-1 SDSU, 65-66 (A) 3-0 EMU, 57-49 (A) 0-1 SIU, 59-64 (N) 0-1 USM, 65-76 (A) 4-2 SVSU, 49-73 (A) 0-1 SDSU, 59-73 (A) 4-0 EMU, 85-29 (H) 0-1 SMU, 65-83 (N) 0-1 SU, 58-105 (A) 0-1 SU, 63-72 (A) 1-1 EMU, 65-56 (H) 1-0 EMU, 108-22 (H) 0-1 TTU, 57-84 (A) 0-2 TCU, 81-85 (N) 0-1 UTEP, 51-61 (N) 32-49 UT, 69-80 (H) 0-2 TU, 57-65 (A) 1-0 EMU, 69-59 (A) 4-1 EMU, 75-66 (H) 0-2 Utah, 56-70 (A) 1-1 EMU, 78-56 (H) 5-3 EMU, 80-64 (H) 0-1 UV, 63-82 (N) 1-0 EMU, 69-56 (N) 0-1 WF, 61-89 (A) 0-2 UW, 41-80 (N) 2-0 EMU, 81-60 (A) 9-4 EMU, 82-31 (H) 2-1 EMU, 57-42 (N) 0-1 WCU, 61-69 (A) 0-1 WIU, 73-89 (N) 48-36 WMU, 66-74 (A) 2-1 EMU, 84-49 (A) 1-0 EMU, 106-27 (H) 0-5 UWGB, 53-84 (A) 2-2 UWM, 59-69 (A) 7-0 EMU, 74-41 (H) 1-1 UW, 50-73 (A) 4-2 EMU, 69-48 (H)
BOLD indicates 2018-19 opponent
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
Date 12-21-02 1-24-18 12-23-15 11-16-14 12-3-17 12-04-04 12-30-12 12-3-10 12-12-16 11-13-16 12-2-83 11-26-95 23-1-02 12-28-10 11-17-06 12-6-98 3-21-11 11-24-07 1-4-10 12-1-06 11-27-16 3-5-18 1-18-80 11-11-12 12-6-03 12-2-09 11-22-06 3-6-17 11-14-10 12-20-00 12-1-15 11-19-10 12-19-89 12-21-97 11-24-89 12-17-16 12-22-03 12-29-88 11-28-87 11-13-17 12-29-11 3-17-16 12-30-11 11-20-09 11-18-17 12-6-97 11-25-94 12-13-05 11-20-99 1-2-03 3-17-12 12-4-12 11-28-04 1-23-82 3-25-15 12-11-83 12-30-90 12-11-79 12-22-01 12-29-89 3-24-11 12-21-10 11-11-07 12-7-91 3-19-16 12-7-96 2-21-18 11-25-16 3-22-15 12-7-13 1-5-08 11-21-15 11-30-00 1-2-93 12-21-13 11-20-16 12-6-86 11-27-82 11-19-04 11-29-14 12-30-06 11-25-89 2-28-18 11-26-82 1-18-78 11-18-12 12-30-96 11-17-07 12-1-12 12-10-05
Records Versus Conference AMERICA EAST................................................ 2-1 Albany................................................................................0-0 Binghamton.....................................................................0-0 Hartford ............................................................................1-0 Maine .................................................................................0-0 UMass Lowell...................................................................0-0 New Hampshire .............................................................0-0 Stony Brook .....................................................................0-0 UMBC .................................................................................1-0 Vermont ............................................................................0-1 AMERICAN ...................................................... 7-8 Cincinnati .........................................................................1-4 Connecticut .....................................................................0-0 East Carolina ....................................................................0-0 Houston ............................................................................0-0 Memphis ...........................................................................0-0 SMU ....................................................................................0-1 South Florida....................................................................3-0 Temple ...............................................................................1-1 Tulane ................................................................................0-2 Tulsa ...................................................................................1-0 UCF .....................................................................................1-0 ATLANTIC 10.................................................... 6-9 Dayton................................................................................0-6 Davidson ...........................................................................0-1 Duquesne .........................................................................1-0 Fordham ...........................................................................0-0 George Mason.................................................................0-0 George Washington .....................................................0-0 La Salle ..............................................................................0-0 Massachusetts ................................................................2-1 Rhode Island ...................................................................0-0 Richmond .........................................................................0-0 St. Bonaventure ..............................................................2-1 St. Joseph’s .......................................................................0-0 St. Louis .............................................................................1-0 Virginia Commonwealth..............................................0-0 ATLANTIC COAST.......................................... 3-13 Boston College ...............................................................1-1 Clemson ............................................................................0-0 Duke ...................................................................................0-0 Florida St. ..........................................................................0-0 Georgia Tech ...................................................................0-0 Louisville ...........................................................................0-1 Miami (Fla.) ......................................................................0-1 North Carolina ................................................................0-0 North Carolina State .....................................................0-2 Notre Dame .....................................................................0-4 Pittsburgh ........................................................................2-2 Syracuse ............................................................................0-1 Virginia ..............................................................................0-0 Virginia Tech ....................................................................0-0 Wake Forest .....................................................................0-1 ATLANTIC SUN................................................. 0-0 Florida Gulf Coast...........................................................0-0 Jacksonville ......................................................................0-0 Kennesaw State ..............................................................0-0 Lipscomb ..........................................................................0-0 New Jersey Inst. of Technology.................................0-0 North Florida. ..................................................................0-0 South Carolina Upstate................................................0-0 Stetson ..............................................................................0-0 BIG 12............................................................... 0-6 Baylor .................................................................................0-1 Iowa State .........................................................................0-0 Kansas ................................................................................0-0 Kansas State ....................................................................0-2 Oklahoma .........................................................................0-0 Oklahoma State .............................................................0-1 Texas ...................................................................................0-0 TCU .....................................................................................0-2 Texas Tech ........................................................................0-0 West Virginia ....................................................................0-0 BIG EAST.......................................................... 4-8 Butler .................................................................................3-3 Creighton .........................................................................1-0 DePaul ...............................................................................0-3 Georgetown ....................................................................0-0 Marquette ........................................................................0-0 Providence .......................................................................0-1 St. John’s (N.Y.) ................................................................0-1 Seton Hall .........................................................................0-0 Villanova ...........................................................................0-0 Xavier .................................................................................0-0 BIG SKY............................................................. 4-6 Eastern Washington .....................................................0-0 Idaho...................................................................................1-0 Idaho State .......................................................................0-2 Montana ...........................................................................0-0 Montana State ................................................................0-0
North Dakota...................................................................1-1 Northern Arizona............................................................0-1 Northern Colorado.........................................................0-1 Portland State..................................................................0-0 Sacramento State ..........................................................0-0 Southern Utah ................................................................0-0 Weber State......................................................................2-1 BIG TEN ........................................................13-45 Illinois ................................................................................0-4 Indiana ..............................................................................0-2 Iowa ....................................................................................0-0 Maryland ..........................................................................0-1 Michigan ........................................................................ 9-15 Michigan State ............................................................ 1-15 Minnesota ........................................................................0-1 Nebraska............................................................................0-0 Northwestern ..................................................................2-2 Ohio State.........................................................................1-2 Penn State.........................................................................0-0 Purdue ...............................................................................0-3 Rutgers ..............................................................................0-0 Wisconsin .........................................................................0-0 BIG SOUTH........................................................1-0 Campbell............................................................................0-0 Charleston Southern......................................................0-0 Coastal Carolina ..............................................................0-0 Gardner-Webb .................................................................0-0 High Point .........................................................................0-0 Liberty ................................................................................0-0 Longwood..........................................................................1-0 Presbyterian......................................................................0-0 Radford ...............................................................................0-0 UNC Asheville ..................................................................0-0 Winthrop ...........................................................................0-0 BIG WEST.......................................................... 4-1 UC Davis.............................................................................0-0 Cal Poly ..............................................................................0-0 Cal St. Fullerton ..............................................................1-0 Cal St. Northridge ..........................................................2-1 Hawaii.................................................................................1-0 Long Beach State ...........................................................0-0 UC Irvine ...........................................................................0-0 UC Riverside ....................................................................0-0 UC Santa Barbara............................................................0-0 COLONIAL......................................................... 3-1 College of Charleston ..................................................0-0 Delaware............................................................................0-0 Drexel..................................................................................0-0 Hofstra................................................................................0-0 James Madison................................................................0-1 UNC Wilmington.............................................................1-0 Northeastern....................................................................2-0 Towson...............................................................................0-0 William & Mary................................................................0-0 CONFERENCE USA ........................................ 10-9 Charlotte ...........................................................................0-0 Florida Atlantic ...............................................................0-2 Florida International......................................................2-1 Louisiana Tech.................................................................0-0 Marshall ............................................................................8-2 Middle Tennessee ..........................................................0-0 North Texas ......................................................................0-0 Old Dominion..................................................................0-0 Rice .....................................................................................0-1 Southern Miss. ................................................................0-1 UAB .....................................................................................0-1 UTEP ...................................................................................0-1 Texas-San Antonio.........................................................0-0 Western Kentucky..........................................................0-0 HORIZON......................................................56-43 Cleveland State ........................................................... 11-5 Detroit Mercy .............................................................12-15 Illinois-Chicago ..............................................................8-4 Northern Kentucky........................................................0-0 Oakland .............................................................................7-7 Valparaiso .........................................................................5-3 Wisconsin-Green Bay ...................................................0-5 Wisconsin-Milwaukee ..................................................2-2 Wright State ....................................................................7-0 Youngstown State .........................................................4-2 IVY .................................................................... 5-1 Brown ................................................................................0-0 Columbia ..........................................................................1-0 Cornell ...............................................................................3-0 Dartmouth .......................................................................0-0 Harvard .............................................................................1-1 Penn ...................................................................................0-0 Princeton ..........................................................................0-0 Yale .....................................................................................0-0
METRO ATLANTIC......................................... 14-5 Canisius .............................................................................6-2 Fairfield .............................................................................0-0 Iona .....................................................................................0-0 Manhattan .......................................................................0-0 Marist .................................................................................1-0 Monmouth .......................................................................2-1 Niagara ..............................................................................3-0 Quinnipiac .......................................................................0-0 Rider ...................................................................................0-0 Siena ...................................................................................2-0 St. Peter’s ..........................................................................0-2 MID-EASTERN.................................................. 9-0 Bethune-Cookman........................................................0-0 Coppin State ...................................................................2-0 Delaware State ...............................................................1-0 Florida A&M .....................................................................2-0 Hampton ..........................................................................0-0 Howard ..............................................................................1-0 Md.-East. Shore ...............................................................2-0 Morgan State ..................................................................0-0 N.C. A&T ............................................................................0-0 NC Central.........................................................................0-0 Norfolk State....................................................................1-0 Savannah State................................................................0-0 South Carolina State .....................................................0-0 MISSOURI VALLEY......................................10-15 Bradley ..............................................................................0-1 Drake ..................................................................................1-0 Evansville ..........................................................................2-1 Illinois State .....................................................................0-4 Indiana State....................................................................0-5 Loyola Chicago ...............................................................6-2 Missouri State..................................................................1-1 Northern Iowa.................................................................0-0 Southern Illinois .............................................................0-1 Wichita State ...................................................................0-0 MOUNTAIN WEST............................................ 3-4 Air Force ............................................................................2-0 Boise State........................................................................0-0 Colorado State ................................................................0-2 Fresno State......................................................................0-0 Nevada...............................................................................0-1 New Mexico .....................................................................0-0 San Diego State ..............................................................0-0 San Jose State..................................................................0-0 Utah State.........................................................................0-0 UNLV ..................................................................................0-0 Wyoming ..........................................................................1-1 NORTHEAST..................................................... 4-0 Bryant.................................................................................0-0 Central Connecticut State ..........................................1-0 Fairleigh Dickinson........................................................0-0 Long Island ......................................................................0-0 Mt. St. Mary’s ...................................................................0-0 Robert Morris ..................................................................1-0 Sacred Heart ....................................................................0-0 St. Francis (N.Y.) ..............................................................1-0 St. Francis (Pa.) ................................................................0-0 Wagner ..............................................................................1-0 OHIO VALLEY .................................................. 2-4 Austin Peay ......................................................................0-0 Belmont.............................................................................0-0 Eastern Illinois .................................................................1-0 Eastern Kentucky............................................................0-1 Jacksonville State ..........................................................0-0 Morehead State ..............................................................1-1 Murray State.....................................................................0-1 SIU Edwardsville..............................................................0-0 Southeast Missouri State ............................................0-0 Tennessee-Martin ..........................................................0-0 Tennessee State .............................................................0-0 Tennessee Tech ..............................................................0-1 PACIFIC-12....................................................... 0-5 Arizona ..............................................................................0-0 Arizona State ...................................................................0-0 California ..........................................................................0-0 Colorado............................................................................0-0 Oregon ..............................................................................0-0 Oregon State ...................................................................0-1 Southern California .......................................................0-0 Stanford ............................................................................0-0 UCLA ..................................................................................0-0 Utah ....................................................................................0-2 Washington .....................................................................0-2 Washington St. ...............................................................0-0 PATRIOT ........................................................... 1-4 American ..........................................................................0-1 Army ...................................................................................0-0 Boston U. ..........................................................................0-2
Bucknell ............................................................................0-0 Colgate ..............................................................................1-0 Holy Cross ........................................................................0-1 Lafayette ...........................................................................0-0 Lehigh ................................................................................0-0 Loyola (Md.) .....................................................................0-0 Navy ...................................................................................0-0 SOUTHEASTERN.............................................. 3-5 Alabama ............................................................................1-0 Arkansas ...........................................................................0-0 Auburn ..............................................................................0-0 Florida ................................................................................1-1 Georgia ..............................................................................0-0 Kentucky ...........................................................................0-2 LSU ......................................................................................0-0 Mississippi ........................................................................0-1 Mississippi St. ..................................................................0-0 Missouri .............................................................................1-0 South Carolina ................................................................0-1 Tennessee .........................................................................0-0 Texas A&M ........................................................................0-0 Vanderbilt .........................................................................0-0 SOUTHERN ...................................................... 2-2 Chattanooga ...................................................................0-0 East Tennessee State ....................................................0-0 Elon .....................................................................................0-0 Furman ..............................................................................1-0 Mercer ...............................................................................1-0 UNC Greensboro ............................................................0-0 Samford ............................................................................0-0 Western Carolina ...........................................................0-1 Wofford .............................................................................0-0 SOUTHLAND ................................................... 3-2 Abilene Christian............................................................0-1 Central Arkansas.............................................................0-0 Houston Baptist..............................................................0-0 Incarnate Word................................................................1-0 Lamar .................................................................................1-0 McNeese State ................................................................0-1 New Orleans.....................................................................1-0 Nicholls State...................................................................0-0 Northwestern State ......................................................0-0 Sam Houston State .......................................................0-0 Southeastern Louisiana ..............................................0-0 Stephen F. Austin ...........................................................0-0 Texas-Arlington ..............................................................0-0 UTSA ...................................................................................0-0 SUMMIT .......................................................... 3-5 Denver ...............................................................................0-1 IPFW....................................................................................1-0 IUPUI ..................................................................................1-1 Oral Roberts ....................................................................1-1 North Dakota State........................................................0-0 Nebraska-Omaha...........................................................0-0 South Dakota ..................................................................0-0 South Dakota State........................................................0-1 Western Illinois ...............................................................0-1 SUN BELT ......................................................... 1-0 Appalachian State .........................................................0-0 Ark.-Little Rock ...............................................................0-0 Arkansas State ................................................................0-0 Georgia Southern ..........................................................0-0 Georgia State...................................................................1-0 Louisiana-Lafayette ......................................................0-0 Louisiana-Monroe .........................................................0-0 South Alabama ...............................................................0-0 Texas State........................................................................0-0 Texas-Arlington...............................................................0-0 Troy .....................................................................................0-0 WEST COAST CONFERENCE............................. 1-2 Brigham Young................................................................0-0 Gonzaga.............................................................................0-0 Loyola Marymont...........................................................0-1 Pacific .................................................................................0-0 Pepperdine.......................................................................0-0 Portland.............................................................................0-0 Saint Mary’s......................................................................1-0 San Diego..........................................................................0-0 San Francisco...................................................................0-0 Santa Clara........................................................................0-1 WESTERN ATHLETIC....................................... 16-3 Chicago State ............................................................... 10-0 CSU Bakersfield...............................................................0-0 Grand Canyon..................................................................0-0 Idaho...................................................................................1-0 New Mexico State...........................................................0-0 Seattle.................................................................................0-1 UMKC .................................................................................4-1 Utah Valley........................................................................0-0 UTRGV.................................................................................1-1
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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EMU Day-By-Day NOVEMBER (74-51; H 46-12; A 17-26; N 11-15) Date 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Overall 1-0 1-1 3-1 2-0 3-1 3-2 0-2 3-2 6-1 3-4 1-1 4-2 5-0 7-3 1-6 1-5 6-4 7-3 3-5 6-3 5-1
Home 1-0 1-1 2-1 1-0 2-0 2-0 0-2 3-0 5-0 3-1 1-0 1-0 3-0 5-1 0-4 1-1 4-0 4-0 -- 2-0 3-0
Away -- -- 1-0 -- 1-1 1-2 -- 0-2 1-1 0-3 -- 3-2 -- 2-2 0-2 0-1 0-2 2-0 2-2 2-2 1-1
Neutral -- -- -- 1-0 -- -- -- -- -- -- 0-1 -- 2-0 -- 1-0 0-3 2-3 1-3 1-3 2-1 1-0
Last Time Played W - 2013 vs. Madonna, 101-52 W - 2017 vs. Florida A&M, 83-61 W- 2012 vs. Northeastern, 50-47 W - 2016 vs. Georgia State, 69-59 W - 2017 vs. Rochester, 62-29 W - 2014 vs. KSU-Tuscarawas, 127-40 L - 2012 vs. Michigan State, 49-60 L - 2017 at Cleveland State, 65-77 W - 2015 vs. Hillsdale, 94-77 L - 2017 at St. Bonaventure, 51-70 L - 2010 vs. Oregon State, 44-59 L - 2016 at Wake Forest, 61-89 W - 2015 vs. UTRGV, 78-56 L - 2014 at Texas Pan American, 75-81 L - 2012 vs. Boston University, 55-66 L - 2017 vs. Denver, 54-60 L - 2017 at Loyola Marymount, 64-73 W - 2010 at Cornell, 66-41 L - 2016 vs. Northern Colorado, 57-58 W - 2014 vs. Cal State Fullerton, 74-74 W - 2016 at Incarnate Word, 66-47
DECEMBER (133-126; H 55-31; A 49-61; N 29-35) Date 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 27 28 29 30 31
Overall 4-6 3-8 7-6 8-4 5-5 6-11 4-6 8-5 7-3 7-3 9-8 1-3 2-3 1-2 4-3 2-1 4-2 2-4 4-4 4-5 7-10 3-3 2-0 1-1 8-2 8-5 9-10 2-3
Home 2-1 2-2 2-0 3-0 0-1 1-3 3-2 2-2 6-0 2-1 7-4 0-2 2-1 0-1 2-1 2-0 1-0 1-0 1-2 3-1 2-4 -- 2-0 -- 3-1 2-1 4-1 1-0
Away 2-2 0-2 2-4 2-2 3-1 0-7 1-0 5-3 2-1 3-1 2-3 1-1 0-2 1-1 2-2 0-1 3-2 1-4 3-2 1-2 3-4 1-2 -- -- 2-0 3-2 3-6 1-3
Neutral 0-3 1-4 3-2 2-2 2-3 5-1 0-4 1-0 0-1 2-1 0-2 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 0-2 2-2 2-1 -- 1-1 3-1 3-2 2-3 --
Last Time Played W - 2015 vs. Oral Roberts, 77-69 W - 2014 vs. Cleveland State, 71-68 L - 2017 at Minnesota, 56-80 W - 2015 at Air Force, 72-59 W - 2015 vs. Abilene Christian, 59-83 L - 2016 vs. Detroit Mercy, 64-77 W - 2013 vs. UMKC, 75-66 L - 2017 at Illinois-Chicago, 70-73 W - 2016 vs. St. Bonaventure, 75-56 L - 2017 at Illinois State, 56-65 L - 2013 at Michigan, 75-89 L - 2016 vs Monmouth, 68-75 L - 2006 at Massachusetts, 80-83 L - 1991 at Illinois-Chicago, 57-59 W - 2013 at Detroit, 104-96 L - 1995 at Michigan State, 57-72 W - 2017 at Detroit Mercy, 78-76 W - 2015 at Madonna, 104-45 L - 2002 at Florida Atlantic, 69-83 W - 2017 vs. Longwood, 73-44 W - 2016 vs. Air Force, 65-44 W - 2014 at Michigan, 52-81 W - 2015 vs. Michigan, 64-63 L - 1986 vs. Florida International, 62-77 W - 2010 vs. Niagara, 89-34 L - 2012 at Tulane, 65-71 L - 2017 vs. Kent State, 60-67 L - 2016 at Northern Illinois, 73-85
JANUARY (153-192; H 87-87; A 64-98; N 2-7) Date 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Overall 1-0 6-4 5-3 3-10 2-10 6-6 2-6 8-4 7-4 6-8 3-8 5-6 4-12 5-4 1-10 6-4 8-5 5-6 5-3 8-7 9-4 8-6 5-6 6-7 6-6 7-6 4-8 3-7 5-6 0-7 5-8
Home 1-0 3-1 1-0 1-6 0-5 2-3 2-5 5-4 4-3 4-4 1-3 4-2 1-6 3-3 1-6 5-1 8-2 2-2 2-1 5-3 6-0 6-2 3-1 3-5 2-1 4-2 2-4 1-4 3-2 0-3 2-4
Away -- 2-2 4-2 2-3 2-5 4-3 0-1 3-0 3-1 2-4 2-5 1-4 3-6 2-1 0-4 1-3 0-3 3-4 3-2 3-4 2-3 2-2 2-4 3-2 4-5 3-4 2-4 2-3 2-4 0-4 3-4
Neutral -- 1-1 0-1 0-1 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 1-1 0-2 0-1 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Last Time Played W - 2005 vs. Columbia, 71-46 W - 2016 vs. Buffalo, 67-56 W - 2018 at Bowling Green, 54-52 L - 2017 vs Toledo, 49-66 L - 2013 vs. Loyola-Chicago, 54-64 W - vs. Toledo, 70-57 L - 2017 vs. Kent State, 67-86 W - 2012 vs. Northern Illinois, 64-52 W - 2016 at Northern Illinois, 87-80 (OT) L - 2018 at Kent State, 69-76 L - 2017 at Miami, 61-72 L - 2014 at Northern Illinois, 54-77 W - 2018 at Miami, 74-59 L - 2017 vs. Western Michigan, 67-76 L - 2014 vs. Western Michigan, 83-77 W - 2016 vs. Kent State, 72-51 W - 2018 vs. Western Michigan, 69-67 (OT) L - 2017 at Ball State, 49-78 W - 2012 vs. Central Michigan, 73-60 W - 2018 at Northern Illinois, 83-76 L - 2017 at Ohio, 51-68 L - 2012 at Bowling Green, 54-70 W - 2016 vs. Toledo, 59-41 L - vs. Miami, 69-73 W - 2017 vs. Bowling Green, 81-74 W - 2014 vs. Akron, 79-101 L - 2018 at Buffalo, 92-97 (OT) L - 2017 at Akron, 62-80 W - 2011 at Miami, 72-62 L - 2016 at Akron, 72-75 L - 2015 vs. Buffalo, 53-75
FEBRUARY (158-171; H 91-64; A 63-100; N 4-5) Date 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Overall 3-7 7-5 3-10 4-7 4-8 7-7 3-6 6-5 7-3 5-5 6-9 6-4 7-3 8-4 7-6 6-8 6-6 8-3 8-4 3-6 9-6 5-6 4-8 3-8 8-7 6-6 2-4 7-7 0-2
Date 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25
Overall 2-6 10-6 2-6 1-6 6-5 2-6 4-2 3-0 5-2 2-4 2-4 2-2 2-0 0-1 0-1 2-2 0-1 0-1 2-1 1-0 1-0 0-2 0-1
Home 1-4 5-1 1-6 3-2 1-3 5-0 1-3 4-2 3-1 1-3 5-8 5-2 4-2 3-1 3-3 3-2 2-0 3-0 4-1 3-1 6-1 4-2 3-5 2-4 7-2 6-0 0-3 4-1 0-1
Away 2-3 2-4 2-4 1-4 1-5 2-7 2-3 2-3 4-2 4-2 1-1 1-2 3-1 5-3 4-3 3-6 4-6 5-3 3-3 0-4 3-4 1-4 1-3 1-4 1-5 0-5 2-1 2-5 0-1
Neutral -- -- -- 0-1 2-0 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 1-0 0-1 0-1 -- -- -- -- 0-1 -- 1-1 --
Last Time Played W - 2012 at Ohio, 63-53 W - 2014 vs. Miami, 65-71 L - 2018 vs. Central Michigan, 72-95 L - 2017 vs. Central Michigan, 63-104 L - 2011 vs. Buffalo, 68-70 W - 2016 vs. Western Michigan, 70-66 (2OT) L - 2018 at Ball State, 85-91 L - 2017 at Kent State, 65-83 W - 2014 at Ohio, 68-55 L - 2010 vs. Moami, 63-79 L - 2018 vs. Akron, 65-77 L - 2011 vs. Bowling Green, 55-60 W - 2016 at Miami, 70-46 W - 2018 vs. Ohio, 73-58 L - 2017 vs. Buffalo, 52-56 L - 2013 vs. Buffalo, 63-79 L - at Central Michigan, 82-95 L - 2017 at Western Michigan, 60-70 L - 2014 vs. Toledo, 73-80 W - 2016 vs. Northern Illinois, 84-60 L - 2018 at Toledo, 69-80 L - 2017 at Toledo, 57-65 W - 2014 at Ball State, 62-60 L - 2018 vs. Northern Illinois, 75-84 L - 2017 vs. Northern Illinois, 71-81 L - 2014 at Western Michigan, 72-81 L - 2016 vs. Ball State, 63-67 L - 2018 at Western Michigan, 66-74 L - 1992 at Ball State, 72-80
MARCH (49-59; H 17-15; A 12-26; N 19-18) Eastern Michigan Milestone Wins Milestone Coach Opponent Score Date Win No. 1 Kathy Hart Michigan 62-52 1-21-1977 Win No. 100 Kathy Hart Illinois- Chicago 65-62 12-17-1983 Win No. 200 Paulette Stein Ball State 78-55 1-21-1995 Win No. 300 Suzy Merchant Ball State 68-64 3-2-2003 Win No. 400 AnnMarie Gilbert Northern Illinois 64-57 3-1-2008 Win No. 500 Tory Verdi Ball State 62-60 2-23-2014 Mid-American Conference Regular Season Milestone Wins (since 1981-82) Milestone Coach Opponent Score Date Win No. 1 Kathy Hart Northern Illinois 76-69 11-24-1981 Win No. 100 Suzy Merchant Ohio 83-67 1-26-2000 Win No. 200 AnnMarie Gilbert Central Michigan 73-55 1-6-2010
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Home 1-5 4-2 1-1 1-1 3-1 1-2 1-0 2-0 1-1 0-1 -- -- -- -- -- 1-0 -- -- 1-0 -- -- 0-1 0-1
Away 1-1 3-3 1-2 0-4 1-3 1-4 2-1 -- -- -- 0-1 0-1 -- -- 0-1 1-1 0-1 0-1 1-0 1-0 1-0 0-1 0-1
Neutral -- 3-1 0-3 0-1 2-1 -- 1-1 1-0 4-1 2-3 2-3 2-1 2-0 0-1 -- 0-1 -- -- 0-1 -- -- -- --
Last Time Played L - 2017 vs. Ball State, 54-64 W - 2016 at Western Michigan, 63-52 L - 2018 vs. Ball State, 63-88 L - 2017 at Central Michigan, 48-71 W - 2018 at Northern Illinois, 84-77 L - 2017 at Ohio, 49-63 L - 2018 vs. Central Michigan, 64-67 W - 2014 vs. Central Michigan, 99-84 (OT) W - 2016 vs. Ball State, 67-53 L - 2014 vs. Northern Illinois, 76-81 (OT) L - 2016 vs. Central Michigan, 71-86 L - 2015 vs. Akron, 95-66 L - 2015 vs. Ball State, 75-65 L - 2015 vs. Ohio, 44-60 L - 2005 at Indiana State, 57-79 W - 2016 at Saint Mary’s, 74-73 L - 2004 at Kentucky, 57-77 L - 2016 at TCU, 81-85 W, 2015 at Drake, 80-70 W - 2011 at UNC Wilmington, 63-54 W - 2015 at Tulsa, 69-59 L - 2014 vs. Illinois-Chicago, 91-93 L - 2015 at Southern Mississippi, 65-76
Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
Year-By-Year Breakdown
Overall MAC Home MAC Home Road MAC Road Neutral Record Record Record Record Record Record Record
1976-77 13-8
--
7-2
--
2-2
--
4-4
5* 10 15 20 25 30
1-4 4-6 9-6 13-7 -- --
1977-78 14-6 -- 8-1 -- 4-4 -- 2-1 5-0 9-1 11-4 14-6 -- -1978-78 11-11
--
6-3
--
4-7
--
1-1
3-2 6-4 9-6 11-9 -- --
1979-80 14-10 -- 9-3 -- 4-5 -- 1-2 4-1 7-3 12-3 13-7 -- -1980-81 15-12
--
9-2
--
2-6
--
4-4
1981-82 16-10
8-4
8-3
3-0
7-4
5-4
1-3
1982-83
9-9
8-4
6-3
5-10
3-6
8-10
5-7
4-5
7-6
3-6
13-14
1983-84 13-14
--
3-2 5-5 8-7 10-10 14-11 -4-1 7-3 9-6 13-7 15-10 -3-2
1-1
4-6 5-10 8-12 12-13 --
2-3 5-5 8-7 9-11 12-13 --
1984-85 11-14 9-9 8-3 7-2 3-9 2-7 0-2
2-3 4-6 5-10 9-11 11-14 --
1985-86 13-12
8-10
5-8
3-6
8-4
5-4
--
3-2 6-4 8-7 11-9 13-12 --
1986-87 13-13
8-8
5-4
4-4
6-6
4-4
2-3
0-5 3-7 6-9 8-12 12-13 -2-3 3-7 4-11 5-15 6-19 --
1987-88 6-19 2-14 3-6
2-6 2-12 0-8
1-1
1988-89 8-19 4-12 5-6
3-5 0-11 0-8
2-2
2-3 3-7 4-11 5-15 8-17 --
1989-90 8-20
0-4
2-3 3-7 6-9 7-13 8-17 --
5-11
5-5
4-4
1990-91 12-15
8-8
6-4
5-3
6-8
3-6
0-3
2-3 5-5 8-7 10-10 11-14 --
1991-92 12-16
6-10
8-4
4-4
3-10
2-6
1-2
4-1 5-5 8-7 10-10 11-14 --
1992-93
2-16
1-11
0-9
2-8
2-7
0-3
1-4 1-9 2-13 3-17 3-22 --
3-22
3-11
1-7
1993-94 1-24 0-18 1-9
0-9 0-11 0-9
0-4
1-4 1-9 1-14 1-19 1-24 --
1994-95
1-8
2-2
2-3 3-7 4-11 4-16 4-21 --
4-22
1-17
1-10
1-10
0-9
1995-96 6-20 2-16 4-9
1-8 1-10 1-8
1-1
3-2 4-6 5-10 6-14 6-19 --
1996-97 8-18 5-13 3-7
3-6 4-10 2-7
1-1
2-3 4-6 5-10 6-14 8-17 --
1997-98 10-16
5-14
5-7
3-6
3-9
1-8
2-0
3-2 5-5 7-8 8-12 10-15 --
1998-99 14-13
8-8
6-6
4-4
8-5
4-4
2-1
1-4 5-5 8-7 11-9 13-12 --
1999-00 16-14
8-8
9-6
4-4
6-7
4-4
1-1
2-3 5-5 8-7 9-11 12-13 16-14
2000-01 16-12
9-7
9-4
5-3
5-7
4-4
2-1
3-2 7-3 9-6 12-8 16-9 --
2001-02 18-11
10-6
11-2
7-1
7-6
3-5
0-3
4-1 7-3 8-7 12-8 16-9 --
2002-03 13-16
9-7
7-5
6-3
5-8
4-5
1-3
1-4 3-7 6-9 7-13 11-14 --
2003-04
22-8
12-4
10-2
6-2
7-3
5-3
5-3
4-1 7-3 10-5 14-6 18-7 22-8
2004-05
23-8
11-5
11-1
7-1
9-6
4-4
3-1
5-0 9-1 12-3 16-4 20-5 23-7
2005-06
22-8
15-1
12-2
8-0
9-2
7-1
1-4
2-3 5-5 10-5 14-6 19-6 22-8
2006-07 16-13
11-5
8-4
5-3
7-6
5-3
1-3
2-3 5-5 8-2 11-9 14-11 --
2007-08 17-12
11-5
7-5
5-3
9-5
6-2
1-2
4-1 5-5 8-2 11-9 14-11 --
2008-09 8-21 4-12 7-7
3-5 1-11 1-7
0-3
2-3 3-7 4-11 4-16 7-18 --
2009-10
22-9
11-5
12-2
6-2
10-6
5-3
0-1
4-1 8-2 12-3 15-5 18-7 22-8
2010-11
24-13
10-6
12-6
4-4
9-5
6-2
3-2
3-2
2011-12
23-9
13-3
11-1
8-0
9-7
5-3
3-1
4-1 6-4 9-6 13-7 18-7 22-8
2012-13
8-22
6-10
4-12
3-5
4-9
3-5
0-1
1-4 2-8 3-12 5-15 6-19 8-22
2013-14
18-14
7-11
10-7
4-5
6-7
3-6
2-0
5-0
2014-15 24-13
11-7
11-4
5-4
8-8
6-3
5-1
3-2 6-4 8-7 11-9 14-11 19-11
2015-16
22-12
10-8
10-4
6-4
11-6
6-4
1-2
4-1
2016-17
6-25
1-17
4-10
1-8
1-13
0-10
1-2
3-2 5-5 6-9 6-14 7-18 7-23
6-12
6-6
3-6
5-12
3-6
0-1
2-3 3-7 6-9 9-11 10-15 11-20
2017-18 11-20
TOTALS 556-589 266-335 290-208 150-149 208-300 118-198
Best Record in November........................................................4-0 (2001-02, 2004-05, 2013-13) Worst Record in November..........................................................................................0-3 (1989-90) Best Record in December.............................................................................................6-0 (1977-78) Worst Record in December....................................................................... 1-5 (1992-93, 1993-94) Best Record in January..................................................................................................8-0 (2005-06) Worst Record in January............................................................................ 0-8 (1993-94, 2008-09) Best Record in February...........................................................7-1 (2004-05, 2005-06, 2011-12) Worst Record in February.......................................................................... 0-8 (1993-94, 1994-95) Best Record in March.....................................................................................................8-2 (2014-15) Worst Record in March............................................................................... 0-3 (2012-13, 2016-17)
9-1
12-3 12-8 15-10 17-13
8-2 11-4 13-7 17-8 20-10
58-79
*last six columns denote EMU’s record through five, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 games
Eastern Michigan Monthly Superlatives
5-5 10-5 13-7 16-9 19-11
1976-77 1977-78 1978-79 1979-80 1980-81 1981-82 1982-83 1983-84 1984-85 1985-86 1986-87 1987-88 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 TOTALS
Year-By-Year Monthly Records Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March -- -- 3-4 9-3 1-1 -- 6-0 5-1 3-4 0-1 -- 3-3 5-2 3-6 -- -- 7-2 6-2 1-6 --- 4-3 5-4 4-4 2-1 3-0 4-2 3-4 6-4 -2-0 2-5 2-6 6-2 1-1 1-1 4-3 3-5 4-5 1-0 0-1 2-4 4-5 5-3 0-1 1-1 4-1 4-5 4-4 0-1 -- 2-6 6-4 5-3 -1-0 2-3 1-8 2-6 0-2 1-1 2-6 1-6 4-4 0-2 0-3 3-4 3-6 2-6 0-1 1-1 3-4 4-5 3-4 1-1 3-0 2-5 3-4 3-5 1-2 -- 1-5 1-8 1-7 0-2 0-1 1-5 0-8 0-8 0-2 1-1 2-4 1-7 0-8 0-2 2-1 2-3 1-8 1-7 0-1 1-2 2-3 3-5 2-6 0-2 2-1 3-3 3-7 2-5 -1-3 5-2 5-3 3-5 -1-3 5-2 4-6 5-2 1-1 4-2 3-2 4-4 5-3 0-1 4-0 3-4 4-4 6-2 1-1 1-2 2-5 4-4 4-3 2-2 3-1 4-3 5-3 6-1 4-1 4-0 5-1 5-3 7-1 2-3 2-3 3-2 8-0 7-1 2-2 2-1 3-5 6-2 4-4 1-1 4-2 2-3 4-4 5-2 2-1 2-4 2-3 0-8 3-4 1-2 5-1 4-1 6-3 5-2 2-2 4-2 5-3 6-2 3-4 6-2 5-1 2-4 7-2 7-1 2-1 1-5 1-5 3-5 3-4 0-3 4-0 6-1 2-6 3-4 3-3 4-2 3-2 3-5 6-2 8-2 2-1 7-1 4-5 5-2 4-3 4-4 3-4 1-7 0-7 0-3 2-4 2-4 5-3 1-7 1-2 75-51 133-126 153-192 158-171 49-59
Eight 20+-Victory Seasons and Eight Postseason Appearances Since 2003-04 2004 NCAA Tournament • 2005 Postseason WNIT • 2006 Postseason WNIT • 2010 Postseason WNIT • 2011 Postseason WNIT • 2012 NCAA Tournament • 2014 WBI • 2015 Postseason WNIT • 2016 Postseason WNIT
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Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball 2004 and 2012 Mid-American Conference Tournament Champions • 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 Mid-American Conference West Division Champions
RETRIED JERSEYS #4 - Laurie Byrd
Laurie Byrd, who was the program's all-time leading scorer with 1,899 career points, became the first EMU women's basketball player to have her jersey hung in the Convocation Center rafters. She joins EMU men's basketball greats George Gervin, Grant Long, Kennedy McIntosh and Earl Boykins as the only other players to have the honor bestowed upon them. A prolific scorer while at EMU, Byrd remained the program's all-time leading scorer for 29 seasons. She is the only player in the program's history to lead her team in scoring and assists in each season in which she competed. Additionally, Byrd held EMU career records for scoring average (19.2 ppg), field goals made (854) and field goals attempted (1,788). Formerly an assistant coach for the WNBA's Washington Mystics, Byrd previously served as an assistant coach with the Houston Comets in 2008. In the 2007 season, she was the Comets' director of player personnel. Prior to heading to Houston, Byrd served as an assistant coach for three seasons (2003-2005) with the Detroit Shock, which included the 2003 WNBA Championship. She first entered the coaching ranks at the University of Detroit Mercy as an assistant for three seasons (1999-2002). Byrd had an extensive professional playing career in the American Basketball League and the Women's Basketball Association. She played on the San Jose Lasers and the Atlanta Glory with the ABL and played on the Kentucky Marauders and the Chicago Spirits with the WBL. Byrd also spent time playing overseas. She played seven seasons on numerous basketball clubs in Sweden, Italy, Spain and Switzerland. The Flint, Mich. native has received many awards and honors during her career, including being inducted into the E-Club Athletic Hall of Fame in 1993 and the AAU Hall of Fame in 1993. In 2003, she was the Think Detroit Honorary Double Goal Coach of the Year.