WELCOME TO LINFIELD UNIVERSITY
ATHLETIC
Scott Brosius
EVENT MANAGER
Casey Powell
COMMUNICATIONS
Conner Jensen, Kelly Bird
STATISTICS
Kira Hawaaboo, Emerson Teller
SCOREBOARD
Joaquin Rameriz-Dod
Dakota Westfall, Maya Wright
PUBLIC ADDRESS
Ericson Teller
VIDEO WEBCASTS
Joe Stuart, Eric Albios, Joel Nelson
OFFICIAL SCORER
Halliday Hubbard
EVENT PROGRAM
Kelly Bird, Conner Jensen, Felipe Unker, Kellen Wiggins
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WILDCAT SPOTLIGHT
relationship builder
Eve Burke is developing not only into a squad leader, but also into one of the leading performers for one the NWC’s top teams
by kellen wiggins ’28
Throughout her life, Eve Burke has learned great lessons that have helped her thrive both on and off the basketball court. Burke’s exemplary work ethic and understanding of relationship building are a huge multiplier to the basketball team and will continue to be so in the years after she completes her college degree.
Burke, Linfield University’s smooth-shooting basketball guard, is emerging as one of the top players in the Northwest Conference this season, evidenced by her recent performance against Pomona-Pitzer in which she dropped in 24 points.
Burke hails from Port Angeles, in Washington state her home, a small city of about 20,000 located on the Olympic Peninsula. It was there that Burke learned the appreciation of family and the ability to form external relationships.
“From home, I learned that family is one of the most valuable things that I have in my life and it’s important to keep in touch with those that I love,” she says. “Being willing to build new relationships is also important, too. You never know who will come into your life and change it for the better.”
The ability to create new bonds with others and strengthen existing ones are not only skills that apply to Burke on the basketball court but also in life. Those intangibles are perhaps best symbolized by the success of the women’s basketball team this season. Being able to foster relationships is certainly helping the team’s early success and Burke is a big piece in making that happen.
Basketball has long played a significant role in Burke’ life. Basketball is more than just a sport for Burke. It has taught her skills that have an impact on her daily life and wil continue to do so.
“Having resilience and being able to communicate with oth ers are two skills that I apply every day outside of basketball In basketball, there are going to be successful times as well as times of adversity. There will be games when the team does not secure a win, or when she experi ences a bad game shooting the ball. Basketball has taught Burke to never get too down on herself and to always find ways to push through the adversity and find success.
“It’s very easy to dwell on things that don’t go your way in everyday life, but basketball has shown me that if you know how to bounce back from setbacks, you’re able to achieve so much more than you ever thought possible.”
In basketball, communication is highly important to ensure the team is on the same page. The constant communication of the game has benefited Burke in her everyday life. Though Burke is a naturally quiet person, the nature of the game of basketball compels players to communicate. That’s ultimately been a big help to Burke in being able to connect with others.
“Basketball makes me be more vocal. It’s helped me to speak when I have something to say, rather than staying quiet,” says Burke. “Being able to communicate has given me so many opportunities that I never knew would be possible.”
Burke’s biggest role model while growing up has been her father, Tony. A former college basketball player himself at Peninsula Community College and Lewis-Clark State College in Idaho, Tony is someone Eve has often leaned on for basketball advice.
Besides basketball, Tony also instilled a magnificent work ethic in his daughter. Eve is constantly inspired by Tony’s tremendous day-to-day resilience, traits that are obvious in the junior guard both on and off the court.
“My dad has been my biggest role model my entire life. My work ethic and overall how I am as a person stems from him. His resilience, how much he cares for others, and just overall how hard he works really inspires me to be that way, too.”
At Linfield, Burke is majoring in business management while also pursuing a minor in psychology. She has always been interested in business but initially struggled to decide which element of business was for her. She enjoys working with others and concluded that being a business management major would be the ideal fit for her.
“I knew I wanted to be in the business realm but I just wasn’t sure what I wanted to do.
I know I like working with people so I thought human resources would be something I might enjoy. That’s why I chose business management specifically.”
ith human resources as her focus, Burke is hopeful that might also include opportunities to work in a sports organization.
“Getting a job working in sports would be a really cool experience too since they are a huge part of my life and I enjoy them very much.”
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WOMEN’S COACH CASEY BUNN-WILSON
Casey Bunn-Wilson is in her 10th season as women’s basketball coach at Linfield. In her first year with the Wildcats, she helped guide the women to the program’s first winning record in five seasons (13-12) and a share of sixth place in the Northwest Conference, one of the premier women’s basketball leagues in NCAA Division III. In 2018-19, the Wildcats reached the NWC Tournament despite a competing with an injury depleted roster.
Bunn-Wilson spent three seasons as girls basketball coach at Tualatin High School, compiling a 39-32 win-loss record while leading the Timberwolves to three straight OSAA Class 6A state playoff appearances.
At Oregon State, Bunn-Wilson led the Pac-10 in scoring as a senior in 2007, averaging 20.0 points per game. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Public Health Promotion and Education.
A star athlete at Stayton High School, Bunn-Wilson lettered in basketball, volleyball, softball and track. On the basketball court, she was a four-time all-state, all-region and all-conference honoree. The Capital Conference Player of the Year for three straight seasons, BunnWilson led Stayton to the league title her freshman and junior seasons. She set career records for points (1,831), rebounds (783), assists (342) and steals (306) and played in the Oregon Class 3A All-Star game.
Bunn-Wilson played professionally in Greece, Spain, Portugal, Ireland and Australia. While competing overseas, she earned all-league honors on the Portuguese All-Star team.
At Linfield, Bunn-Wilson also directs the athletic department’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
She and her husband, Mitch, live in McMinnville with their two sons, Dawson and Rylan.
PROUD PARTNER OF LINFIELD ATHLETICS
MEET THE LINFIELD WOMEN
Back row (l to r): Laurel Quinn, Miki Vermeulen, Jadyn Harrell, Gillyan Landis, Tana Hoekema, Natalie Rosetti, Madison Barter, Jordan Roberts. Front row: Eve Burke, Allie Mead, Ella Koebelin, Manager Halliday Hubbard, Head Coach Casey Bunn-Wilson, Assistant Coach Jeremy Vandenboer, Amelia Solt, Jayden Ray, Lauren Buchanan.
LINFIELD VERSUS LEWIS & CLARK
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THE RECORDS
After a two-game road trip to Tacoma, Linfield (11-2, 2-2 NWC) prepares for a two-game homestand as it enters the bulk of conference play. Entering the week, Linfield finds itself in fourth place in the NWC standings. Lewis & Clark (2-10, 0-4 NWC) has lost its last three games and sits at the bottom of the standings after a rough start to conference play.
LINFIELD AT A GLANCE
Despite starting conference play 2-2, Linfield still ranks second in scoring margin, winning its games by an average of 11.5 points. The Wildcats also rank second in field goal percentage (44.2%) and three-point percentage (33.7%). Senior Gillyan Landis captains the Linfield offense with 12.4 points while guard Eve Burke adds 11.6. Miki Vermeulen stands out with her ability to play anywhere on the court. She averages 10 points, 7.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists. Allie Mead is the top distributor for Linfield with 4.2 assist per game and is a lockdown defender, tallying 32 steals on the season.
LEWIS & CLARK AT A GLANCE
The Pioneers are bolstered by the league’s third-highest scorer, Lauryn Fred-erickson at 15 points per contest alongside Madilyn Palosi who chips in 10.1 points. Frederickson also leads the team with 9.6 rebounds and eight blocks on the season. Tatiana Rebanal captains the offense for the Pioneers with 2.7 assists while Kaitlen Carns’ 35.3% three-point percentage is a team-best. Lewis & Clark puts up 59.3 points and allows 69.2 to opposing offenses, a margin the Pioneers hope to shrink this weekend.
SERIES HISTORY
Linfield holds a solid lead over Lewis & Clark all-time, 45-36. The Wildcats are currently on a four-game win streak over the Pioneers and look to add to the 21-18 home record.
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LINFIELD WOMEN
LEWIS & CLARK WOMEN
**Madilyn Palosi will wear #14 in white and orange uniforms; she will wear #24 in the black uniforms. ***Lauryn Frederickson will wear #32 in white and orange uniforms; she will wear #25 in the black uniforms.
NORTHWEST CONFERENCE
women’s basketball STANDINGS
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MEN’S COACH LEVI SIEG
Levi Sieg is in his second year as head men’s basketball coach at Linfield.
Sieg came to Linfield from Southern California, where he spent 15 years as a member of the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps coaching staff, rising from assistant coach to associate head coach during his tenure. At CMS, he helped lead the Stags to seven Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championships, the most recent one coming in 2018.
A native of Monmouth, Oregon, Sieg returns to the Willamette Valley after residing in Southern California for nearly 30 years.
Seig attended Claremont McKenna College and played four seasons of basketball, graduating in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in economics.
Following graduation, Sieg worked with Pacific Finance Group for 2½ years before enrolling in the Claremont Graduate University and earning a master’s degree in education and a California teaching credential. He completed a second master’s degree in coaching and athletic administration from Concordia University in Irvine in 2011.
Prior to his arrival at Linfield, Sieg taught economics and government at Claremont High School for 20 years. During the 2003-04 school year, he served as assistant boys basketball coach at CHS before being promoted to head coach in 2004. He led the Wolfpack to the CIF Southern Section Playoffs each year. Sieg joined the CMS coaching staff in time for the 2007-08 academic year.
Levi and his wife Natalie are raising three sons: Mason, Clayton and Nash.
MEET THE LINFIELD MEN
Back row (l to r): Head Coach Levi Sieg, Max Jahala, Jake Downing, Cayden Lowenbach, Garrett Callsen, Logan Morrill, Gavin Perdue, Jack Treasure, Percy Whittaker III, Assistant Coach Bo Pinkerton. Front row: Lucca Hart, Dayton Magana, Josh Ryan, Jack Greenwood, Chase Bennett, Breyan Kelly, Cade Collins, Zach Luz.
MEET THE LINFIELD MEN
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6-4 | Senior | Guard Seattle, Washington
jack greenwood | 2
5-11 | Senior | Guard San Rafael, California
josh ryan | 4
6-2 | Senior | Guard Rancho Cucamonga, California
chase bennett | 1
5-10 | Junior | Guard Moraga, California
Donovan Johnson | 5
6-0 | Junior | Guard Antelope, California
Max Juhala| 15
6-5 | Freshman | Guard West Linn, Oregon
lucca hart | 11
6-2 | Sophomore | Guard Nipomo, California
jack treasure| 23
6-3 | Freshman | Guard Scottsdale, California
zach luz | 12
6-1 | Freshman | Guard Des Moines, Washington
cayden lowenbach | 24
6-6 | Senior | Forward Prineville, Oregon
garrett callsen | 50
6-6 | Sophomore | Guard Stayton, Oregon
Todd Moore Assistant Coach Second Year
dayton Magana | 3
5-7 | Junior | Guard Modesto, California
percy whittaker iii| 14
6-3 | Freshman | Guard Chula Vista, California
Gavin perdue | 21
6-6 | Forward | Guard Vancouver, Washington
logan morrill | 44 6-9 | Junior | Forward Astoria, Oregon
Bo Pinkerton Assistant Coach First Year
cade collins| 30
6-0 | Sophomore | Guard Beaverton, Oregon
LINFIELD MEN
LEWIS & CLARK MEN
LINFIELD VERSUS LEWIS & CLARK
After splitting recent games at Pacific Lutheran and Puget Sound, Linfield (5-8, 2-2 NWC) enters the week buoyed by its thrilling overtime win over the Lutes. The Wildcats find themselves in sixth place of the Northwest Conference standings. Willamette (6-6, 0-4 NWC) is still trying to find its footing in conference play after losing on the road to Whitman and Whitworth last week.
After a 2-6 start, Linfield has begun to turn its season around, winning three of the past five games. Three-point shooting has been a major factor in the turnaround as the Wildcats rank third in the conference in three-point accuracy at 36.1%. Dayton Magaña leads the NWC in three-point percentage (44.4%) and is averaging 2.2 makes per contest. Cade Collins averages 12 points and also leads the NWC in free throw accuracy (97.2%). Cayden Lowenbach maintains his lead for rebounding at 4.3 and has become a force in the paint with 10 blocks on the season.
The Bearcats are averaging 78.9 points per game and allowing 77.2 to opponents. Josiah Frank leads the scoring attack with 13.6 points while Kai Brown adds 12.1. Caleb Moore is the key distributor with 2.9 assists and also is the team’s most efficient shooter from the field at 52.3%. Brandin Dantzler holds down the paint with nine blocks on the season while the team
Linfield trails Lewis & Clark 63-52 in the all-time series and has lost the previous two meetings to the Pioneers. The Wildcats hold a slight edge all-time when playing at home, 28-27.
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NORTHWEST CONFERENCE
men’s basketball STANDINGS
THE TOPCAT CLUB
The Linfield University TopCat Club serves as a support organization to the 21 NCAA Division III varsity sports teams and the more than 500 students who participate in athletics each year. Each year, support from the TopCat Club is essential to maintaining and expanding each of these programs.
The mission of the TopCat Club is to provide students with an outstanding athletic and academic experience and to strengthen the overall competitiveness of the overall Linfield athletics program.
At Linfield, we continually strive to improve programs and facilities so that our teams may compete at the highest level. Roughly 75 percent of the athletic department’s annual operating budget comes from the university’s general fund. The remainder is generated through a wide variety of external sources, including annual gifts to the Linfield TopCat Club.
To learn more about giving opportunities, please visit the TopCat Club website at www.linfieldtopcat.com.
LINFIELD DANCE
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Audri Rouse
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Olivia Welsh
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Ryan Wahlstrom
Savannah Smith
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LINFIELD CHEER
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Rylee Black
miki dunham
taylor douthit
mary ebenezer
Taetum Lynn Kalani
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ashley dunn
deiana gutwig
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LINFIELD SPORTS NETWORK
follow the ’cats home and away via live stream
The Linfield Sports Network again brings fans live action of all home Linfield basketball games during 2024-25. Fans can enjoy live video webcasts with play-by-play commentary on their computer, tablet, mobile device or smart TV. Live coverage begins 15 minutes prior to the start of each game. Broadcasts include a complete postgame wrap-up with analysis and statistical breakdown. Linfield will also provide live audio-only webcasts of all of the Wildcats’ Northwest Conference road contests.
McMinnville native Joe Stuart begins his sixth season as the play-byplay voice of the basketball Wildcats. The 2020 Linfield graduate is the Athletics Broadcast Operations Coordinator, managing all aspects of Linfield’s webcasting outreach and handling lead play-by-play duties on Linfield football, baseball and softball webcasts in addition to basketball. Stuart also assists with other external sports communications and social media needs.
All LSN broadcasts, both live and on demand, can be accessed at golinfieldwildcats.com/watch or in the Linfield Athletics app on mobile, tablet or smart TVs.
ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME
The Linfield Athletics Hall of Fame is regarded as one of the most impressive athletic showcases in NCAA Division III
The Linfield Athletics Hall of Fame, sponsored by Pacific Office Automation, was established in 1998 as an means to honor former outstanding athletes, coaches, staff and contributors and to preserve the memory of their past achievements.
A new class of inductees is honored at the Hall of Fame Banquet each fall. Inductees are chosen from a list of submitted nominations and voted upon by the Hall of Fame Executive and Selection Committees. The 20-member panel is made up of current and former staff members, past inductees, a member of the media, and a former athlete representing each of the preceding six decades.
Nominations may be submitted by any interested person but must be submitted in writing using an official nomination form. Hall of Fame nominations are considered in any one of six categories: Athlete, Coach, Team, Athletics Staff, and Meritorious Service. Nominations must be accompanied by appropriate background information. Nominations are now accepted online. The deadline to submit nominations each year is March 1.
Athletes, through athletic achievement, must have brought distinction and honor to themselves, to Linfield University and to its intercollegiate program. Athletes are eligible for induction 10 years following their graduation class. Coaches, athletic administrators, or athletic staff members must have served on the staff for at least 10 years. At the time of induction, they must no longer be active in that position. Individual non-athletes, who in some manner have made extraordinary contributions to the success of the intercollegiate athletic program, may be considered for a meritorious service award. Eligibility of teams is based upon exceptional accomplishment at and above the conference level, with the team ranking among the nation’s elite.
Housed within the Paul Durham Lobby and Foyer, the Linfield Athletics Hall of Fame and Hall of Champions is regarded as one of the most impressive athletic showcases of any NCAA Division III program in the country. Matching 55-inch touch-screen monitors chronicle the expansive array of Hall of Fame inductees. Visitors to the Hall of Fame can read details about each inductee as well as search by name, sport, classification and year of induction. The electronic displays provide access to summaries of every national champion, both team and individual, plus listings of major award winners.
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