2014-15 WBB Media Guide (Part 1) by Pamela LaFosse

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Head Coach

Brooks Williams

• School’s second all-time winningest coach (123 wins) • Four postseson appearances NCAA Tournament (2011, 2012) WBI Tournament (2013, 2014) • Coached McNeese to the 2011 Southland Conference Title • Coached McNeese to its first NCAA Tournament (2011) • SLC Coach of the Year (2011) • Louisiana Coach of the Year (2011)

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NeTanya Jones 2014 Allstate WBCA GoodWorks Team

NeTanya Jones became the first McNeese player, male or female, in school history to be named to the Allstate WBCA Good Works Team when she was one of five Division I student-athletes named to the 2014 team.

2014 Allstate WBCA Good Works Team NCAA Division I Name Cl. Kastine Evans Alyssa Englert NeTanya Jones Courtney Moses Shayla Bivins

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QUICK FACTS

UNIVERSITY

Location: ............................................................................................ Lake Charles, Louisiana Founded: �� 1939 Enrollment: �� 8,992 (est.) Nickname: �� Cowgirls Colors: .........................................................................................................Royal Blue/Yellow Affiliation: �� NCAA 1-A Conference: �� Southland President:................................................................................................... Dr. Philip Williams

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT

Athletic Director: ............................................................................................Bruce Hemphill Associate AD/Compliance.................................................................................Bridget Martin Assistant AD/Sports Information Director: ..............................................Matthew Bonnette Assistant AD/Marketing: .............................................................................. Danielle Mayeau Institutional Rep:........................................................................................... Dr. Mike Soileau Director of Ticket Operations:.................................................................. Garrett Thibodeaux Athletics Academic Advisor: ......................................................................... Amanda Wilhite Head Trainer.......................................................................................................... Jake Duhon Women’s Basketball Trainer............................................................................Brian Angelotti Strength Coach........................................................................................................Jason Little Assistant Strength Coach......................................................................................Alan Bryant Assistant SID (WBB Contact)............................................................................. Pam LaFosse Assistant SID.......................................................................................................Hunter Bower Women’s Basketball Administrative Assistant.................................................. Danita Green

BASKETBALL STAFF

Head Coach: ............................................. Brooks Donald Williams (Mississippi State, 2000) Record at School: �� 123-103/7 yrs. Overall Record: �� 123-103/7 yrs. Basketball Phone: ��(337) 475-5473 Best Time To Contact: �� Mornings (9 a.m.-12 noon) Assistant Coaches: Kacie Cryer (LSU-Shreveport, ‘08); Benjamin Law (Baylor, 1997); Tyria Snow (Tulane, 2013)

TEAM INFORMATION

2013-2014 Record: �� 19-14 Conference Record/Place: �� 10-8/7th Letterwinners Returning/Lost: ��8/4 Starters Returning/Lost: ��2/3 Newcomers: .............................................................................................................................7 Redshirt:...................................................................................................................................1

BASKETBALL HISTORY

First Year of Basketball: .................................................................................................. 1976 Overall Record: ........................................................................................................... 516-531 Years In NCAA’s: ..............................................................................................2 (2011, 2012) Years In WNIT:................................................................................................................ None Years in WBI........................................................................................................2 (2014, 2013) Years In Southland Tournament: ....................................................................................... 15 Years In LAIAW State Tournament: ................................................................... 1 (1979-80) Years In AIAW Regional Tournament: ............................................................... 1 (1979-80)

Best Time to reach Coach Donald Williams: Head coach Brooks Donald Williams can generally be reached during the morning. All interviews should be coordinated through the Sports Information Office by calling (337) 475-5926. Interview Policy: Media interviews of players and coaches are encouraged, and every effort will be made to accommodate media requests. In-person interviews are preferred, but telephone interviews should be arranged through the Sports Information Office. Under no circumstances will student-athletes’ residence numbers or cell phone numbers be supplied to the media. Practice: As a general rule, practices are usually open to the public. Media is asked to come 20 minutes prior to practice or after practice for all interviews (coaches and players). Efforts will be made to accommodate interview needs before or after practice as long as it is prearranged through the Sports Information Office. Post-Game Interviews: Players and coaches will be available for post-game interviews. However, locker rooms are off limits to media at all times. Media Credentials: Any media without credentials wishing to attend a game may contact Matthew Bonnette or Pam LaFosse. Credentials will be located at the Will Call located at the West entrance of Burton Coliseum. Press Row: McNeese’s press row is located on the West side of the coliseum. Phone lines will be provided for visiting radio as well as wireless internet.

PRINT MEDIA

Lake Charles American Press: Beat Writer-Alex Hickey (McNeese beat);

Managing Sports Editor- Jim Gazzalo (jgazzolo@americanpress.com), P.O. Box 2893, Lake Charles, La. 70602 (AC 337, 494-4069, FAX 494-4036).

Southwest Daily News: Sports Editor- Rodrick Anderson (louisianarod@ yahoo.com); 716 E. Napoleon St., Sulphur, La. 70663 (AC 337, 527-7075, FAX

528-3044).

Jennings Daily News: (jdnsports@bellsouth.net); 238 Market St., Jennings, LA, 70546 (AC 337-824-3011) Lagniappe: Sports Writer- Rick Sarro (rsarro@bellsouth.net), 2906 Deaton St., Lake Charles, LA (AC 337-433-8501)

ELECTRONIC MEDIA (Area Code- 337)

KPLC-TV (NBC): Director- tom Nartker (tnartker@kplctv.com; assistantRebecca Cade (rcade@kplctv.com), 704 Bilbo St. Lake Charles, La. 70601 (AC 437-7563, FAX 439-9905). KEZM Radio (1310 AM): Bruce Merchant, owner (527-3611) KAOK (1400 AM): 607 Ryan St., Lake Charles, La. (436-7541) KJEF (1290 AM): 1215 S. Lake Arthur Ave., Jennings, La., 70546 (8242934)

SPORTS INFORMATION

BURTON COLISEUM

Name:............................................................................................................. Burton Coliseum Capacity: ...........................................................................................................................8,000 Location: .............................................................................................................Gulf Highway (Across from airport) First Year In Burton Coliseum: ��1986 First Game Played In Burton Coliseum: ............... Def. Baylor (85-70 (1986-87) Press Row Phone:..............................................................................................(337) 562-4061

McNeese State Athletics Department Website Log on to: www.mcneesesports.com for information

on McNeese State women’s basketball. Fans can also follow the Cowgirls on facebook (McNeesewbb) and twitter (@McNeesewbb)

Credits- The 2014-15 women’s basketball media guide was designed, written and edited by Pam LaFosse with assistance from the women’s basketball staff. The front cover was designed by Logan Williams. Photos taken by LaFosse, Lake Charles American Press, Ricky Hickman, Kirk Meche, Richard Martin, and Dennis Thibodeaux.

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Pam LaFosse Assistant SID

Hunter Bower Assistant SID

Director: ��Matthew Bonnette e-mail: �� wbonnette@mcneese.edu Office Phone: �� (337) 475-5207 Asst./WBB Contact: ��Pam LaFosse e-mail: ��plafosse@mcneese.edu Office Phone: �� (337) 475-5926 Assistant SID: ��Hunter Bower email:................................................................................ hbower@mcneese.edu Press Row Phone: �� (337) 562-4160 Mailing Address: ��Box 92735 Lake Charles, LA. 70609 Overnight Address: �� 700 E. McNeese St. Lake Charles, LA. 70607

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After playing in its fourth consecutive postseason tournament in 2014 and with two starters returning from that team, McNeese will be young but experienced for the 2014-15 season. “We have an extremely young and inexperienced team,” said head coach Brooks Donald Williams. “This group is definitely one of the most youthful teams I’ve ever coached. We only return two veteran players with solid and consistent playing time in Allison Baggett and Jayln Johnson. Everyone else was limited for various reasons.” The Cowgirls advanced to the WBI tournament last season for the second straight year and return starters Allison Baggett and Jayln Johnson along with players who saw significant minutes last season. “We return our entire back court from a season ago, which is huge,” said Williams. “I believe any time you bring back experience at the guard spot you are certainly one step ahead. We feel good about the young ladies coming back and the minutes they got last year will help them prepare for this season.” McNeese has eight letter winners returning including Baggett and Johnson. Alaina Verdin and Talisa Boyd are the only seniors on the team, but both have seen limited time in their stint as Cowgirls. Verdin has been prone to injuries throughout her career, and Boyd is a junior college transfer in her second season with the Cowgirls. Baggett, a native of Iota, Louisiana, was a second team allSouthland Conference selection last season. She led McNeese in scoring all season long and finished the season ranked third in the conference with 17.8 ppg. Baggett also led McNeese and ranked 12th in the SLC in three-point field goal percent (34.5). Baggett canned 69 treys last season, which ranked her 10th in the league. She scored in double figures in 29 games last season, including 21 of the Cowgirls’ last 23 games. Johnson, who hails from Jennings, Louisiana, led the Cowgirls and ranked third in the Southland Conference with 4.3 assists per game and was the Cowgirls’ third leading scorer with 10.2 ppg. Johnson was second in the SLC in assist/turnover ratio. Verdin, a native of Houma, Louisiana, is beginning her fifth season with the Cowgirls and is coming off a year where she missed seven games due to an injury. She played in 24 games and ended the season with 5.1 ppg. and scored a career high 19 points against New Orleans. Boyd is a native of Natchitoches, Louisiana who is in her second season with the Cowgirls. Boyd played in 26 games as a reserve last season and averaged 2.2 ppg., 2.8 rpg., and scored a career high 11 points against Incarnate Word. www.mcneesesports.com

Sophomore Haily Jenkins (Ben Wheeler, TX.), Amber Donnes (Hammond, LA.), Victoria Rachal (Natchitoches, LA.), and Hannah Cupit (Sulphur, LA.) return after playing major minutes and made major contributions as freshmen. Redshirt freshman Mercedes Rogers (Crowley, LA.) will be a new face on the court for the Cowgirls as will seven true freshmen. Jenkins played in 15 games, averaging 3.5 ppg. and 2.1 rpg. before an injury sidelined her for the rest of the season. Donnes played in all 33 games and saw starting time in six. In her rookie season she led McNeese with an 85.2 free throw percent while averaging 3.4 ppg. and 2.4 rpg. Rachal also played in all 33 games and was third on the team with a 31.1 three-point field goal percent and fifth in scoring with 5.6 ppg. Cupit played in 24 games and earned her first career start in the final game of the season during the WBI tournament against Northern Kentucky. Cupit ended the season with a 2.0 scoring average and 1.0 rebounds per contest. Making their collegiate debut along with Rogers will be Keara Hudnall (Pearland, TX.), Dede Sheppard (Vivian, LA.), Jasmyn Carswell (Bossier City, LA.), Jerica Bolin (Beaumont, TX.), Frederica Haywood (Mound Bayou, MS.), Ann Nwosah (Houston, TX.), and Gabby Guidry (Lake Arthur, LA.). A competitive schedule awaits the Cowgirls and possibly one of the toughest pre-conference schedule in recent years. “We are thrilled about the season and the challenges that lie ahead,” said Williams. “We have an extremely challenging, home and away non-conference schedule. Several of our non-conference opponents participated in postseason play last year, and three of those will tip it off at Burton Coliseum in front of our home crowd.” McNeese will play host to Tulane (Nov. 16), Southern Miss (Nov. 23), Texas Southern (Dec. 29) and will travel to Texas A&M on Nov. 26, all teams that took part in postseason play last year. The Cowgirls open the season with six of their first seven games played at home, including four consecutive to begin the season. The season opener is scheduled for Nov. 14 against Louisiana College followed by Tulane, LSU-Alexandria (Nov. 6), and Southern Miss. The first road test will be at preseason #5 ranked Texas A&M. McNeese will also travel to Louisiana-Monroe (Dec. 13), #9 preseason ranked Texas (Dec. 17), and Rice (Dec. 19) for nonconference games. McNeese will open its conference slate with consecutive home games against Stephen F. Austin (Jan. 3) and Houston Baptist (Jan. 5) but will be on the road most of January for conference games at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Sam Houston State, Incarnate Word, Northwestern State and Southeastern La. The conference schedule plays in the Cowgirls’ favor with five of its last seven games played at home.

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ContinuingTradition But RaisingThe Bar A HISTORICAL SEASON McNeese enjoyed a historical season in 2011 when the Cowgirls went on to win a school record 26 games, producing a 26-7 overall record. McNeese also won the Southland Conference title, its first Southland Conference Tournament title and advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history. The turnaround from a 7-22 overall record during the 200910 season to its 26-7 overall record during the 2010-11 season equaled the best turnaround in NCAA history. The turnaround was a 17 game difference from the previous season in which Valporaiso also did it from the 2000-2001 season to the 20012002 season with the same records. The 20 win season was the first in 24 years and only the fourth in program history. The Cowgirls set several records during the season which all started with a 6-0 Southland Conference start, the best start in school history. McNeese went on to produce a 15-1 league record and produced the longest SLC winning streak of the season at 12 games. That streak tied the longest school winning streak with the 1980-81 Cowgirl squad. McNeese began the season 14-5 overall, the best start in school history in 14 years. The 1996-97 team also began the year with a 14-5 record. The Cowgirls were perfect at home, producing a 13-0 home court record. Another home court record the Cowgirls broke was its attendance record. The Cowgirls played eight home games in which the attendance was over 1,000 and set the all-time school home attendance record several times during the season with the new record set in the final home game of the season against Lamar on March 5 in which 3,256 fans saw the Cowgirls clinch the regular season title. McNeese ended the season ranked 10th in the NCAA in home attendance behind Louisville, Iowa, St. John’s (N.Y.), Michigan St., West Virginia, Gonzaga, Texas A&M, Boise State, and Oregon. The Cowgirls broke into a Mid-Major Top 25 poll during the season, coming in at No. 25 in the collegeinsider.com poll on Feb. 15. McNeese ended the season ranked 15th in the final poll. During the season the men’s and women’s teams were one of three schools along with Duke and Princeton who were undefeated at home up until the final week of the regular season. The season culminated with the Cowgirls winning the Southland Conference regular season title then its first Southland Conference Tournament title and its first NCAA appearance. The Cowgirls lost 47-87 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament to Texas A&M, the eventual National Champions. Head coach Brooks Donald Williams was named the Southland’s and Louisiana’s “Coach of the Year”. Ashlyn and Caitlyn Baggett were both named to the All-Southland Conference team. Ashlyn was named to the All-Louisiana first team while Caitlyn was named to the honorable mention team. Both players were named to the All-Southland Conference Academic team and Ashlyn was named the SLC’s women’s basketball Student-Athlete of the Year. Baggett also earned CoSIDA/Capital One Academic All-District VI second team honors.

2011 NOTES

•- Southland Conference Champs •- Southland Conference Tournament Champs •- First NCAA Tournament •- School record 26 wins •- Tied best turnaround in NCAA from previous season •- First 20 win season in 24 years •- Best start in 14 years (14-5) •- Won school record 15 conference games •- Produced longest SLC winning streak (12 games) •- Tied school’s longest winning streak (12 games) •- Undefeated at home (13-0) •- McNeese (Men and Women) were one of three schools along with Duke and Princeton who were undefeated at home until the final week of the season •- Broke the all-time single game attendance record several times during the season. •- Made its 12th overall SLC Tournament appearance •- Made third SLC Tournament appearance under Williams •- Won first SLC Tournament game since 2005 •- Made it to the SLC Tournament Championship game for only the second time in school history •- Attendance was over 1,000 in eight games •- Set a new game attendance record of 3,256 against Lamar in final home game of the season. •- Cracked the collegeinsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 Poll at No. 25. Ended the season at No. 15 •- Williams was named Southland Conference and Louisiana “Coach of the Year” •- Ashlyn Baggett was named SLC Tournament MVP, first team All-SLC, first team All-Louisiana, SLC StudentAthlete of the Year, CoSIDA/Capital One District VI Academic All-America •- Caitlyn Baggett was named to the All-SLC second team, All-Louisiana honorable mention and SLC AllTournament teams •- Kendra Wells was named to the SLC All-Tournament team •- Raiyawna Gatlin was named to LaGuardia Turkey Classic All-Tournament team

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McNeese won its first outright Southland Conference 2011 CONFERENCE NOTES title and second overall in school history in 2011 with a 70-69 home victory over Lamar on March 5. The game •- First outright SLC title and only second in school came down to the last seconds as Kendra Wells sank a history baseline jumper with 3.6 seconds left which proved to •- School record 15 SLC victories (15-1 SLC record) be the game winning basket. The Cowgirls began their championship season with •- Best conference start in school history (6-0) a 76-51 road win at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. The Cowgirls went on to win their first six conference games •- 12 game winning streak (longest in SLC of the season) which is the best conference start in program history and its 14-5 overall start is the best start in 14 years (1996- •- Sophomore guard Ashlyn Baggett was named to All97). The Cowgirls fell 73-74 in overtime at Central SLC first team Arkansas for its only league loss of the season. •- Sophomore guard Caitlyn Baggett was named to AllAfter that loss, McNeese quickly got back on the SLC second team winning track and defeated Sam Houston State on the road before winning six straight home games, a road •- Head coach Brooks Donald Williams was named SLC win at Southeastern La. before closing out the regular “Coach of the Year” season with the win against Lamar. McNeese didn’t lose another game until its loss to National Champion Texas A&M in the NCAA Tournament. The Cowgirls ended the season with a 15-1 conference record. The 15 victories are a school record and went undefeated (13-0) at home. McNeese produced a 12 game winning streak during the season which ties the longest in school history with the 1980-81 team. The streak was also the longest in the Southland Conference. At one point during the season, McNeese (men’s and women’s) teams were one of three undefeated teams at home during the season. The other two were Duke and Princeton.

2011 Southland Conference Regular Season Champs Players and fans react after the game winning shot by Wells as Cowgirls captured the 2011 Southland Conference title.

Fans anticipate Wells’ jumper with 3.6 seconds left against Lamar in the SLC championship game.

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McNeese back-to-back Southland Conference Tournament titles in 2011 and 2012 and represented the conference in the NCAA Tournament. McNeese advanced to the Southland Conference Tournament for the 14th time in school history in 2012 and won its first tournament title in 2011. The appearances made it four under head coach Brooks Donald Williams. The Cowgirls defended their tournament title in 2012, winning back-to-back titles. McNeese began its back-to-back tournament championships with a 67-55 opening round win against Southeastern La. then cruised to a 76-46 win over Texas State. McNeese held a 48-9 halftime lead over Texas State. McNeese then went on to defeat Stephen F. Austin 60-56 in the championship game. Two free throws with :01 left in the game by tournament MVP Caitlyn Baggett sealed the victory for McNeese. McNeese won its first tournament game since 2005 with a 65-55 win over Southeastern La. in the first round of the 2011tournament. The Cowgirls went on to pick up a 66-50 victory over UTSA in the semifinal game before defeating Central Arkansas 71-50 in the championship game. In the championship game, the Cowgirls held a 3726 halftime lead and outscored Central Arkansas 3424 in the second half to earn the league’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Cowgirls shot 54.7 percent from the field

and was led in scoring by tournament MVP Ashlyn Baggett. Baggett led the Cowgirls with 23 points while sister Caitlyn chipped in 15 points and dished out six assists. Kendra Wells led all players with 13 rebounds. Both Caitlyn and Wells were also named to the alltournament team.

Kendra Wells and the Baggett’s (Ashlyn and Caitlyn) were named to the all-tournament teams in 2011 and 2012

SLC TOURNAMENT NOTES

•- have made 15 overall tournament appearance

•- five tournament appearances under coach Williams •- won two tournament titles (2011, 2012) •- won first tournament title in school history (2011) •- won first tournament game since 2005 (2011) •- advanced to the semifinal round six times •- advanced to the championship game two consecutive years (2011, 2012), and third time in program history

Head Coach Brooks Williams cuts down the nets in 2011 and 2012 after winning two consecutive SLC Tournament titles to lead the Cowgirls to two straight NCAA tournaments.

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•- Ashlyn Baggett, Caitlyn Baggett and, Kendra Wells were named to both the 2011 and 2012 all-tournament teams. Ashlyn was named the 2011 tournament MVP and Caitlyn was named the 2012 tournament MVP. Ashlyn was named to the 2013 all-tournament team .

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THE NUMBERS

under head coach Brooks Donald Williams

2011

- First SLC Championship, SLC Tournament Title and NCAA Tournament

- SLC Title (2011) -SLC “Coach of the Year” - Louisiana “Coach of the Year” -Allstate WBCA Goodworks team member

- SLC Tournament Titles (2011,12) - NCAA Tournaments (2011, 12) - WBI Tournaments (2013,14) - SLC Tournemant MVP’s (2011, 12)

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- Back-to-Back SLC Tournamnt Titles, NCAA Tournament

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100 -percent graduation rate for players who have exhausted their eligibility.

92 -Total number of wins in last four years (2011-14)

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POSTSEASON COWGIRLS IN THE POSTSEASON

McNeese has appeared in two NCAA Tournaments (2011 and 2012) and two WBI Tournament (2013 and 2014). The Cowgirls picked up heir first postseason win in 2013 with an 82-70 win over Mercer in the first round of the WBI Tournament and played in the championship game against Detroit Mercy. The Cowgirls fell 73-62 to the Titans. McNeese has appeared in 15 Southland Conference Tournaments including five under head coach Brooks Donald Williams. The Cowgirls have advanced to the championship game four times (2013, 2012, 2011, 1983) and have reached the semifinals seven times (2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2005, 1995, 1983).

NCAA Tournament

2013 WBI Tournament

2012 (Ames, IA.) lost 68-62 to no. 8 Kentucky

Macon, GA. def. Mercer 82-70

2011 (Shreveport, LA.) lost 87-47 to no. 5 Texas A&M

Elon, N.C. def. Elon 66-58 Vermillion, S.D. def. South Dakota 71-63 Detroit, MI. lost 73-62 to Detroit Mercy

2014 WBI Tournament

Highland Height, KY. lost 84-72 to Northern Kentucky

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COACHING STAFF

Conference Champs Two SLC Tournament Titles NCAA Tournaments WNIT Two WBI TournamentsI NBA/WNBA Louisiana and Southland “Coach of the Year”

Brooks Williams

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Kacie Cryer

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BROOKS DONALD WILLIAMS

Passion, dedication, and enthusiasm are just a few words used to describe eighth year head coach Brooks Donald Williams. After taking over a program that didn’t have a winning record in nearly a decade, Williams has posted a 92-44 record since 2010 and led McNeese to four consecutive postseason tournaments including two NCAA Tournaments and two WBI Tournaments. Williams’ energetic and hard working demeanor have been the backbone in establishing McNeese as a force not only in the Southland Conference, but throughout the country. With a fiercely competitive Williams at the helm, the Cowgirls have posted 20 or more wins in three of the last four seasons, narrowly missing their fourth straight 20-win season in 2014 with a 19-14 record after graduating two of the programs greats, twin sisters, Ashlyn and Caitlyn Baggett in 2013. In just a short seven-year stint, Williams has produced an overall career record of 123-103, just nine wins shy of becoming McNeese’s all-time winningest coach. After inheriting a team in a troubled APR situation, success in the classroom has been a focal point for the highly motivated Williams since her arrival in 2007. McNeese has produced four consecutive Southland Conference Student-Athletes of the year, Allison Baggett (2014) and Ashlyn Baggett (2011-2013), nine Southland Conference All-Academic selections, and an impressive 100% graduation rate for players that have exhausted their eligibility. Williams has been a master at skill development during her tenure at McNeese producing 14 SLC All-Conference selections, seven SLC All-Tournament team selections, two SLC Tournament MVPs, one SLC Newcomer of the Year, and nine All-Louisiana selections. McNeese has won 72% (49-19) of their Southland Conference games since 2010 and led the SLC in scoring defense from 2010-2012. A true innovator, Williams has been instrumental in marketing her program and creating a truly exciting basketball atmosphere in Lake Charles. Under Williams, attendance has more than tripled since 2010, and her Cowgirls own the top ten home attendance records in program history, highlighted by the 4,089 fans that witnessed a highly competitive game versus LSU on December 16, 2011. Giving back to the community is one of the cornerstones of the McNeese women’s basketball program. Williams and the Cowgirls have participated in numerous community service activities including the Ethel Precht Breast Cancer Walk, Habitat for Humanity, Buddy Ball, CADA, Special Olympics, Rowdy’s Readers, Junior League’s Fit Kids, Derby for Dollars, FCA Night of Champions, American Cancer Society Walk, Mall-0-Ween, Zydeco Festival, Lake Charles Senior Center Cleanup and the JD Bank Toys for Tots drive to name a few. In 2014, senior Cowgirl Netanya Jones received national recognition

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at the Women’s Final Four in Nashville, TN for her community service efforts by being named to the Allstate/WBCA Good Works Team. In August of 2013, Williams received the President’s Award for outstanding community service for a McNeese administrator. Williams was also recognized by Toys for Tots Southwest Louisiana for outstanding achievement in support of the community and for Toys for Tots in 2010. She was named one of Southwest Louisiana’s Up and Coming Under 40 recipients by the Times of Southwest Louisiana and Fusion Five in 2009. Also in 2009, Williams founded and directed the McNeese Cowgirl Basketball Lyrics and Layups fundraiser, which has evolved into an annual community event in the spring. The 2014 Lyrics and Layups raised nearly $36,000 to help fund the women’s basketball summer school campaign. In 2013, Williams posted a 21-15 overall record and 11-7 conference record and advanced to the Southland Conference Tournament for the third consecutive season and sixth in last seven years. Williams picked up her 100th career victory with a 65-45 win over Northwestern State on March 13, 2013 in the opening round of the Southland Conference Tournament. Following the conference tournament, a fiery Williams led her team to the program’s first ever postseason victory with an 82-70 win over top seed Mercer Bears in the first round of the WBI. The Cowgirls continued to make program history with wins over no. 4 seed Elon and no. 6 seed South Dakota vaulting them into the WBI championship game against Detroit. In 2012, Williams led the Cowgirls to their second consecutive SLC Tournament title and NCAA Tournament. The Cowgirls nearly picked up their first NCAA Tournament win against Kentucky, falling 68-62 to the SEC regular season champions. The Cowgirls posted a 26-8 overall record and a 13-3 conference record and a 12-2 home record that year. Four of the eight losses were to teams ranked in the preseason Top 25 poll including the 2012 National Champs Baylor, UCLA, LSU and defending 2011 National Champions Texas A&M. The Cowgirls also played in the preseason WNIT (at UCLA) and hosted a WNIT consolation tournament, which the Cowgirls won with a win over Alabama- Birmingham. Williams led McNeese to its most successful season in school history in 2011 by winning the Southland Conference regular season title, only the second in program history. Williams didn’t stop there as she guided the Cowgirls to their first Southland Conference Tournament title and first NCAA Tournament appearance that same year. For her accomplishments on the court, Williams was named the league’s and Louisiana’s Coach of the Year. Williams led the Cowgirls to a 26-7 overall record, 15-1 Southland Conference record, and an undefeated home record (150) during the 2010-11 season. The 20-win season was the first for the Cowgirls in 24 years. The overall record matched the best turnaround in NCAA history following a 7-22 record in 2009-10. The 26 overall and 15 conference wins are school records. The Cowgirls got off to their best conference start (6-0) in school

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ContinuingTradition But RaisingThe Bar history and the 14-5 start was the best overall start in 14 years. McNeese tied the school’s longest winning streak (12 games) and won 19 of its last 21 games of the season. McNeese broke into a poll for the first time in school history, the collegeinsider.com MidMajor Top 25 Women’s Basketball poll on Feb. 15, 2011, coming in at No. 25. The Cowgirls ended the season ranked No. 15 in the final poll. In 2009, McNeese picked up a milestone victory with a win over three-time National Champions Louisiana Tech. That year the Cowgirls shot a school record, led the Southland Conference (for the second straight year), and ranked 76th in the nation with a 71.8 free throw percent in 2009. The Cowgirls also ranked second in the SLC with a 34.3 three-point field goal percent. In her first season, Williams guided the Cowgirls to a 10-21 record and a second place tie in the East Division after being picked to finish sixth in the preseason polls. Williams led the Cowgirls to victories in four of their last six games and advanced to the Southland Conference Tournament. Williams’ 2007-08 squad broke seven McNeese records (six team and one individual), tied two, and set a Southland Conference record with 16 three-pointers made in a road victory at Lamar. The Cowgirls handed the Cardinals their first home loss of the season that night. The Cowgirls also upset longtime national powerhouse Stephen F. Austin and eventual Southland Conference Tournament champion and NCAA participant Texas-San Antonio. McNeese ended the season leading the league in free throw shooting percent, ranked second in threepoint field goals made and assist-turnover ratio, and ranked third in threepoint field goal percent. Williams, McNeese’s ninth head coach, brought interest and excitement back to the Cowgirl program in her first season and has built it into a championship program. In her first full recruiting season at McNeese, Williams continued to show why she is a proven recruiter by signing the Louisiana 3A and 5A state MVP’s and the Northeast Louisiana “Player of the Year”. The following year, Williams signed the 2009 Louisiana Sports Writers’ Miss Basketball and Class B outstanding player and MVP, along with two local all-state players and a national junior college scoring leader. Off the court, the ambitious Williams continues to be involved in the growth and development of women’s basketball at the regional and national levels. She has been a member of the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association for over a decade. Williams is currently serving in her fourth year as the WBCA Southland Conference Captain. She is also serving in her second year on the USA TODAY Top 25 Coaches’ Poll committee and served as a NCAA Midwest Regional Advisory Committee

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member from 2012-2014. Williams is a 2014 graduate of the Center for Coaching Excellence, an invitation-only leadership program hosted by the WBCA and Columbia University. Williams also attended Selections 101, the 2014 Mock Selection Exercise at the NCAA Headquarters in Indianapolis. A native of Jennings, La., Williams spent three years at the University of Southern Mississippi. Prior to her stint with the Lady Eagles, she spent one season at the University of Memphis and three years at the University of Arkansas-Little Rock. Williams served as recruiting coordinator at all three universities. She signed several prep standouts throughout her recruiting years and all three recruiting classes at Southern Miss ranked among some of the best in the region. She signed the Arkansas Player of the Year, Mississippi Player of the Year, a junior college All-American, as well as ten Top 100 players in the country. Between college stops, Williams served temporarily as head coach at St. Thomas More High in Lafayette, La. As a prep player at Jennings High, Williams earned All-State, AllParish and All-District honors. She was a four-year starter and played in the Louisiana High School Athletic Association all-star game, serving as team captain. Her Jennings squad won four straight district titles. Williams was also a member of the Acadiana Stars AAU program during her prep days, participating in state and national tournaments. She was a member of the Lady Bulldogs squad at Mississippi State University, from which she holds a bachelor degree, but her playing career was sidelined due to injuries. Williams is the daughter of Jennings community members, David and Brenda Donald and the granddaughter and great niece of Dan L. Donald and Walter “Bunk” Donald, former Jennings business leaders and owners of W.B. Donald Chevrolet and Cadillac and founders of Jeff Davis Bank & Trust Company. Williams’ uncle, Dan Donald, currently serves as Chairman of the board of JD Bank. Williams has one brother, Seth Donald, who resides in Sewanee, Tennessee who is attending seminary. She has three nieces, Mary Brooks, Eliza, and Mae Donald. Williams’ family coaching mentor is her uncle and godfather, Doug Fowler. Coach Fowler, a 2008 Mississippi Association of Coaches Hall of Fame inductee is an extremely active leader of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and former Mississippi Association of Coaches executive director who served the coaching profession for over 40 years in the high school and collegiate ranks. The 36 year old is married to Tyler Williams, a native of Memphis, Tennessee. Tyler currently serves as Vice President and Marketing Director for JD Bank.

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ContinuingTradition But RaisingThe Bar Williams’ File HOMETOWN Jennings, LA HIGH SCHOOL Jennings High (1996) ALMA MATER Mississippi State, 2000 COLLEGIATE PLAYING EXPERIENCE Member of the Lady Bulldogs squad at Mississippi State, but an injury ended her career HIGH SCHOOL PLAYING CAREER (1992-1996) • four year starter • team captain • all-district, all-parish, all-state • played in LHSAA all-star game, served as team captain • member of the Acadiana Stars AAU team COACHING EXPERIENCE • McNeese State (2007-present) Head Coach • Southern Miss (2004-2007) Assistant Coach, recruiting coordinator • University of Memphis (2003-2004) Assistant Coach, recruiting coordinator • St.Thomas More High School (2003) • Arkansas- Little Rock (2000-2003) Assistant Coach • AAU Coach (2000) Mississippi Pride (Oxford, MS) • AAU Coach (1995-1999) Acadiana Stars (Lafayette, LA)

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Hats off to brooks “ Brooks is someone I’ve known a long time. She is someone I’ve seen develop along the way into one of the best young coaches in the country. She and I have been out on the recruiting trail as assistants and we have spent a lot of time talking about basketball. I think she has a very sharp basketball mind. We competed against her team in the NCAA Tournament last season and they were ultra-prepared and very well coached. I think she’s an outstanding coach.” -Matthew Mitchell-Head Coach, Kentucky“ Brooks and her team really impressed me and our fans when they played in the NCAA Tournament at Hilton Coliseum in 2012. She has an engaging personality that really promotes a great image for McNeese State. Her team played with a passion and energy that they get from Coach Donald-Williams. She is without question someone who I will follow and root for in the future, and that future is very bright. -Bill Fennelly-Head Coach, Iowa State-

COLLEGE COACHING HIGHLIGHTS AT MCNEESE • Has a 123-103 career record and 92-44 in last four years • Has won 20 or more games in three of last four years • Has won 72% of conference games since 2010 (49-19) • Led McNeese to back-to-back WBI Tournaments (‘13, ‘14) • Led McNeese to WBI Championship (2013) • Led McNeese to back-to-back NCAA Tournaments (‘11, 12) • Southland Conference Champions (2011) • Southland Conference Tournament Champions (2011, 2012) • 2011 Southland Conference “Coach of the Year” • 2011 Louisiana “Coach of the Year” • Four SLC Student Athletes Of The Year • Nine SLC All-Academic Selections • 14 All-SLC Selections • Seven SLC All-Tournament Selections • Two SLC Tournament MVP’s • Nine All-Louisiana Selections • Signed the 2009 Louisiana Sports Writers’ Miss Basketbal • Signed several State MVP’s • Signed several Louisiana All-State Players • Signed Ten Top 100 players in the country • Signed one Junior College All-American • Signed a Mississippi and Arkansas “Player of the Year” • Signed one Junior College National Scoring Leader

“ Brooks is one of the better young coaches in the game. She has the ability to find young ladies that fit the McNeese system and then she develops them into very good Division I players. She always has a great attitude and that makes a great ambassador for our game.” -Gary Blair- Head Coach, Texas A&M“ It is good to see Brooks back in her home area as she begins her head coaching career. She has a lot of energy and has worked her way up the coaching ranks. She is a good person who works extremely hard. McNeese State is very lucky to have her lead the women’s basketball program.”

-Kim Mulkey-Head Coach, Baylor-

“ Brooks Donald Williams is one of the brightest young coaches our game has to offer. She is passionate about her student-athletes and them achieveing at the highest level in the classroom and on the court. She is simply a winner and the kind of worker and giver that any young woman would want to play for.” -Kristy Curry- Head Coach, Alabama“ I am very excited for Brooks to have the opportunity to return home and lead a program such as McNeese State University. I truly believe in Brooks and all she stands for, and from that, she will be a success.”

-Joye Lee-McNelis-Head Coach, Southern Miss-

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“ Coach Donald Williams is someone that I have always admired due to her tireless work on the recruiting trail. It is also obvious that Brooks truly has a connection with student-athletes that separates her from others in our profession.

-Karon Aston-Head Coach, Texas-

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ON THE RECORD Career Record: 123-103; SLC Record: 66-50 Record at McNeese State: same Milestone Victories

1st- Dec. 17, 2007 vs. Texas Southern (61-50) 50th- Feb. 19, 2011 vs. Northwestern St. (73-63) 100th-Mar. 13, 2013 vs. Northwestern St. (63-45)

Year-by-Year Season

2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09 2007-08

Record

Conf.

19-14 10-8 21-15 11-7 26-8 13-3 26-7 15-1 7-22 3-13 14-16 6-10 10-21 8-8 123-103 66-50

Finish 7th T-4th 2nd 1st T-10th 7th T-2nd

Notable Victories

Defeated La. Tech 71-66 (Jan. 3, 2010) Defeated Ole Miss 80-75 (Dec. 29, 2012) Defeated Mercer 82-70 (Mar. 21, 2013) first postseason win 100th Win- defeated NW State 63-45 (March 13, 2013)

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Williams Against All Opponents

Abilene Christian Alabama Alabama-Birmingham Arkansas-Monticello Arkansas-Pine Bluff Baylor Centenary Central Arkansas Cincinnati Colgate Detroit Mercy Elon Fairleigh Dickinson Georgia Tech Houston Baptist Incarnate Word Jackson State Kentucky Lamar Liberty Long Island Louisiana Tech LSU Manhattan Memphis Mercer Mississippi State New Orleans Nicholls Norfolk State Northern Kentucky Northwestern State Oklahoma State Ole Miss Oral Roberts Paul Quinn Rice Samford Sam Houston State South Dakota Southeastern La. Southern (N.O.) Southern Miss Stephen F. Austin Talladega College Texas A&M Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Texas College Texas Pan American Texas Southern Texas State Tulane Tulsa UCLA UL-Lafayette UL-Monroe Univ. of Houston Univ. of the Southwest UT-Arlington UT-Pan American UTSA Vanderbilt Wiley College Xavier (OH.)

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1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 5 1 6 9 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 3 1 1 0 1 1 0 2 6 5 0 1 1 1 2 3 0 2 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 3 3 12 4 1 1 0 1 8 6 0 1 3 0 2 1 1 0 1 1 0 2 5 3 1 0 10 5 3 1 0 3 4 7 1 0 0 2 6 5 2 0 1 0 3 1 4 2 0 3 0 2 0 1 3 1 5 1 3 1 1 0 2 4 0 1 4 3 0 1 2 0 0 1

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ContinuingTradition But RaisingThe Bar Kacie Cryer, a rising star amongst assistant coaches, enters her fourth season as an assistant coach and her seventh total with the Cowgirls. Cryer, a genuine and thriving recruiter, serves as the Cowgirls’ recruiting coordinator and oversees guard play on the court. As the fiery guard coach, Cryer coached pre-season first team all-conference selection, Allison Baggett, who received Southland Conference Student-Athlete of the Year honors in 2014. Baggett, the Cowgirls’ returning leading scorer, was named second team allconference and second team all-Louisiana last season. While overseeing post play during the 2012-2013 season, Cryer coached Cecilia Okoye, the 2013 Southland Conference “Newcomer of the Year”. Okoye is currently playing professionally for Widzew Lodz in Poland. She is only the third Cowgirl to sign a pro contract and play in the professional ranks. An integral part of the major McNeese overhaul the past eight years, Cryer has helped guide the Cowgirls to three of their four consecutive post-season appearances. The Cowgirls made their second appearance in the Women’s Basketball Invitational (WBI) during the 2013-14 season, falling to Northern Kentucky. During the 2012-13 season, Cryer helped guide the Cowgirls to McNeese’s first postseason win and an exciting and historical run all the way to the WBI Championship game in Detroit. During the 2011-12 season, Cryer helped guide the Cowgirls to their second consecutive Southland Conference Tournament Championship and second NCAA Tournament appearance Under Cryer’s recruiting leadership, the Cowgirls have signed seven state tournament MVP’s (Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas) and thirteen allstate high school players in just three short years as recruiting coordinator. “Kacie has done a tremendous job in recruiting. She’s very simple and down to earth in her style, which kids respect. Recruits can see her passion and in turn, they want to be a part of it.” Cryer also assists with scouting, film prep, marketing and fundraising, summer camps and many other duties. Cryer served as a Cowgirl graduate assistant from 2008-2010 before taking a university recruiting job at Northwestern State in 2010. As a graduate assistant, Cryer worked with all aspect of the program. “It has been fun to watch Kacie’s growth as a coach and a young professional. She grew up in a coaching family so she understands this is a family. She understands how we want to mold young ladies for life. She understands that coaching is not a job- it is a lifestyle. I’m very appreciative of her loyalty and happy she is an integral part of Cowgirl basketball,” said Williams. Cryer spent her collegiate playing career at LSU-Shreveport from 2004-2008 and earned her degree in General Studies. She earned her Masters degree from McNeese in December of 2012. The native of Abbeville, La., Cryer prepped at Teurlings Catholic High in Lafayette. Cryer was a member of the 2002 state championship team and was a first team all-district and all-parish selection. Cryer is the daughter of Charlie and Kristie Cryer. She has two brothers, Cody, a former member of the McNeese golf team, and younger brother Chris, a junior on the Northwestern State football team. Kacie’s father, Charlie, is the head football coach at St. Louis High School in Lake Charles.

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ASSISTANT COACH- 4th Season

Hometown Lafayette, LA Alma Mater LSU-Shreveport, 2008 Coaching Experience McNeese Assistant Coach (2011-present) McNeese Graduate Assistant (2008-10) Duties Recruiting Coordinator Guard Coach Oversee team travel Assists with scouting and film editing College Coaching Highlights 2014 WBI Tournament 2013 WBI Tournament Championship Game 2012 NCAA Tourn. 2012 SLC Tourn. Champs High School Highlights 2002 State Champions (Teurlings Catholic High) All-District (1st team) All-Parish (1st team)

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ContinuingTradition But RaisingThe Bar Benjamin Law is in his third season as assistant coach of the Cowgirls. A driven Law wears many hats for the Cowgirls, one as the Cowgirls’ post coach. Law is in his second season overseeing the posts. In Law’s short stint with the Cowgirls, Law has been a part of history in the paint and joins an elite group of Cowgirl post coaches, sending only the third Cowgirl to the professional ranks. Cecilia Okoye recently signed a professional contract to play for Widzew Lodz in Poland after spending a year under Law’s guidance and instruction in the paint. “Ben saw something special in C. He was always fighting for her opportunities and took great pride in her play and development,” said head coach Brooks Donald Williams. In 2014, Okoye was named second team all-Southland Conference and second team all- Louisiana. Law also witnessed his former center, Netanya Jones receive recognition on the national stage, being honored as a 2014 Allstate WBCA Good Works Team member. Jones was one of five Division I student-athletes in the country to receive the honor. Law’s work in the post is only one small piece of the puzzle he brings to the Cowgirl family. Law uses his basketball mind to oversee skill development, scouting and film analysis. Off the court, Law oversees equipment and assists in recruiting. Law is the Cowgirls’ academic liaison and has had aided in the pride of Cowgirl academics as the Cowgirls have been honored with four consecutive Southland Conference Student-Athlete of the Year award winners (Ashlyn Baggett 2011, 2012, 2013 and Allison Baggett 2014), two of those under Law’s watch. Last season, Law and the Cowgirls made their fourth consecutive postseason appearance by taking part in the WBI Tournament for the second straight season. In 2013, Law helped guide the Cowgirls to their first ever postseason win and an appearance in the WBI Championship game. While overseeing guard play in his first season, Law coached All-Southland Conference standouts Ashlyn and Caitlyn Baggett.

“Ben has been such an asset for our program. His knowledge, experience and work ethic are second to none. He has coached at every level of the game and has a passion for doing things the right way. We are blessed to have him as an integral part of our program,” said

Williams. Law is a native of Aubrey, Texas and a graduate of Baylor, where he earned both his Bachelor and Masters degree. He spent three years as the head girls’ coach at Santa Fe High prior to joining the Cowgirl staff. Law has been involved in postseason play on all levels. He helped lead Creekview High to five consecutive state playoffs, three Bi-District championships, two Bi-District Finalist and three Area Finalist. Law served as an assistant coach at Memphis from 2000-2002, helping the 2001 team advance to the WNIT. From 1998-2000, Law served as a basketball operations assistant for the Miami Heat and the WNBA’s Miami Sol. The Heat won the Atlantic Conference Championship and advanced to the NBA Playoffs in 1999 and 2000. Law began his coaching career at Mart High School where he spent one season (1996-97) as the boys’ assistant coach. He helped lead the team to the District Championship, Bi-District and Area Champs as well as Regional Finalist. Law has coached four C-USA all-conference players including one who was invited to the WNBA pre-draft camp. He coached McNeese greats Ashlyn and Caitlyn Baggett who were named to the All-Southland Conference team twice. He coached one McDonald high school AllAmerican nominee and 26 All-District selections. Law has coached against 15 WNBA first or second round draft picks including the overall #1 pick and coached the only player in NCAA history to record a tripledouble without attempting a field goal.

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ASSISTANT COACH- 3rd Season

Hometown Aubrey, Tx. Alma Mater Baylor, 1997 Coaching Experience McNeese Assistant Coach (2012) Santa Fe (Tx.) High/Head Coach (2010-12) Creekview High/Head Coach (2002-09) Univ. of Memphis/Asst. Coach (2000-2002) Mart High/Asst. Coach (1996-97) Miami Heat/NBA/BB Ops. Ast. (1998-2000) Miami Sol/WNBA/BB Ops. Ast. (1998-2000) Duties Academic Liason Post Coach Scouting and Film Editing Director Skill Development Assists with on and off campus recruting Coaching Highlights 2014 WBI Tournament 2013 WBI Championship Game Member of eight playoff teams at high school, college, and professional level

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ContinuingTradition But RaisingThe Bar Tyria Snow is in her second year as assistant coach with the Cowgirls. Snow will continue to help coach the point guards and assists with the guards. She also serves as the community service director and social media director. Snow will assists with on and off campus recruiting along with scouting and film editing. Snow, a native of Shreveport, La., has a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree and was a four year letterwinner for the Tulane Green Wave from 2010-2013. Snow was a member of the 2010 NCAA Tournament team and the 2011 and 2012 WNIT teams. Snow was also a member of the 2009-2010 Conference USA regular season and tournament championship teams. “We are thrilled to have Tyria on our staff. She is a great young lady and a basketball enthusiast. Snow is continuing to learn the game everyday in a coaches perspective. She has a big passion for the game, which is going to help her make an impact on our coaching profession,” said Williams. While at Tulane, Snow played in 117 career games, scored 457 points, and dished out 254 assists while pulling down 224 rebounds to go along with 122 steals and 17 blocks. She ranks 18th as Tulane’s career assists leader, is tied for 19th in games played, tied for 21st in steals and 23 in assists per game (2.2). In her final season at Tulane, Snow ranked third on the team with 96 assists and a .441 field goal percent. She also ranked fourth in steals with 33, fifth in three-pointers (10), and a .696 free throw percent while averaging 5.3 ppg. and 2.3 rpg. Snow attended Southwood High where she was a member of the 2006 and 2008 state championship teams and was team captain from 2006-2009. Snow was a high school teammate of former Cowgirl standout Raiyawna “Mooney” Gatlin. “Tyria has a special passion for the game. I loved her in recruiting years ago and hoped our paths would cross again. Her maturity and knowledge of the game are far beyond her years. The girl has championship in her blood. She’s won a championship on every level and it makes such a difference to add yet another winning mentality to our staff. I am excited for our girls and our program that we have landed such a gem,” said Williams.

Tyria Snow

ASSISTANT COACH- 2nd Season

Hometown Shreveport, La. Alma Mater Tulane, 2013 Coaching Experience McNeese Assistant Coach (2013) College Playing Experience Tulane (2010-13) NCAA Tournament (2010) C-USA Champs (2009-10) Duties Team Travel Community Service Director Social Media Director Point Guard Coach Assist with guards Assists with recruiting Assists with scouting and film editing High School Highlights Southwood High State Champions (2006, 2008) Team Captain (2006-09)

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April Broussard Manager

Brian Angelotti Athletic Trainer

Danita Green Administrative Assitant

VOICE OF THE COWGIRLS Brian Benoit and Tyler Williams will provide the play-by-play for all Cowgirl games. Follow the Cowgirls on KJEF (1290 AM) radio.

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McNeese Retired Jerseys

Ashlyn and Caitlyn Baggett (2009, 2011-13)/ Jersey Retired During 2013-14 Season

Ashlyn and Caitlyn Baggett became the first two women’s basketball players to have their jersey’s retired when their jerseys were dropped down from the rafters at Burton Coliseum during the 2013-2014 season, a year following their playing careers. During their careers, the Baggetts led McNeese to three consecutive postseason tournaments (2011, 2012 NCAA; 2013 WBI) as well as two Southland Conference Tournament titles (2011, 2012) and a regular season Southland Conference Title (2011). The two also earned Southland Conference Tournament MVP honors, Ashlyn in 2011 and Caitlyn in 2012. Both players were three-time AllSouthland Conference picks as well as three-time All-Louisiana selections. The duo notched their names in the McNeese record books as both ended their careers ranked second and third in career scoring. Ashlyn ended her career ranked second in scoring with 2,053 points while Caitlyn was third with 1,674 points. Ashlyn is only the second player in McNeese history to score 2,000 career points and the first to make 300 career three-pointers. Each player owns career records as well. Ashlyn is the McNeese and Southland Conference career three point leader with 308 career three-pointers. Caitlyn holds the career assists record with 550. Both players are also ranked in career steals. Ashlyn ranks ninth with 180 and Caitlyn with 178. Caitlyn also holds the single game record for free throws made and consecutive free throws made. She canned 17 consecutive free throws in 2013 against Mercer in the first round of the WBI. Off the court, the players were just as outstanding as they were on the court. Both players were named to the Southland Conference All-Academic team three times. Ashlyn was named the league’s Student-Athlete of the Year for three consecutive years and was named to the 2011-12 Capital One District 6 Academic All-America Team. Caitlyn was awarded the prestigious Southland Conference Steve McCarty Citizenship award in 2013.

Pat Jean (1980-83)/ Jersey Retired During 2014-15 Season

Pat Jean’s jersey will be retired prior to the Cowgirls’ Nov. 23, 2014 game against Southern Miss. Jean, who was inducted into the McNeese Hall of Fame in 1996, was a four year letterwinner for the Cowgirls. Jean still holds the McNeese career records with 2,461 points, 1, 571 rebounds, 798 free throws attempted, 350 steals, 986 field goals made, and a 57.2 field goal percent and ranks second with 106 career blocks. Jean still holds the Southland Conference career rebound (1,571) and career rebound average (13.2) records. Jean also holds the McNeese game records for field goal percent (62.4), free throws attempted (22), rebounds (25) and season records for points (647), field goals made (258), field goal percent (62.4), free throws attempted (252), and rebounds (462). Jean was a four-time all-Louisiana selection and an all-Southland Conference pick for the only year that she played in the conference.

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2014-2015 COWGIRL ROSTER

Numerical Roster

No. Name Ht. 00 Keara Hudnall 6-1 1 Allison Baggett 5-9 3 Jayln Johnson 5-5 4 Dede Sheppard 5-8 5 Jasmyn Carswell 6-0 12 Alaina Verdin 5-9 14 Jerica Bolin 6-3 15 Gabby Guidry 5-6 21 Mercedes Rogers 6-0 22 Hannah Cupit 5-8 23 Amber Donnes 5-9 5-9 24 Haily Jenkins 25 Frederica Haywood 6-1 33 Victoria Rachal 5-7 34 Talisa Boyd 6-0 44 Ann Nwosah 6-0

Pos. G G G G F G P G F G G G F G F P

Cl.Exp. Fr.-HS Jr.-2VL Jr.-2VL Fr.-HS Fr.-HS Sr.-3VL Fr.-HS Fr.-HS Fr.-RS So.-1VL So.-1VL So.-1VL Fr.-HS So.-1VL Jr.-1VL Fr.-HS

Hometown/Previous School Pearland, TX/Pearland HS Iota, LA/Iota HS Jennings, LA/Jennings HS Vivian, LA/North Caddo HS Bossier City, LA/Airline HS Houma, LA/Terrebonne HS Beaumont, TX/Ozen HS Lake Arthur, LA/Lake Arthur HS Crowley, LA/Crowley HS Sulphur, LA/Sulphur HS Hammond, LA/St. Thomas Aquainas Ben Wheeler, TX/Martins Mills HS Mound Bayou, MS/JFK HS Natchitoches, LA/Natchitoches Central Natchitoches, LA/NE Miss. CC Houston, TX/Lamar Consolidated HS

HEAD COACH: Brooks Donald Williams (Mississippi State, 2000) ASSISTANT COACH: Kacie Cryer (LSU-Shreveport, 2008) ASSISTANT COACH: Benjamin Law (Baylor, 1997) ASSISTANT COACH: Tyria Snow (Tulane, 2013) MANAGERS: April Broussard ATHLETIC TRAINER: Brian Angelotti

Alphabetical Roster

No. Name Ht. 1 Allison Baggett 5-9 14 Jerica Bolin 6-3 34 Talisa Boyd 6-0 5 Jasmyn Carswell 6-0 22 Hannah Cupit 5-8 23 Amber Donnes 5-9 15 Gabby Guidry 5-6 25 Frederica Haywood 6-1 6-1 00 Keara Hudnall 24 Haily Jenkins 5-9 3 Jayln Johnson 5-5 44 Ann Nwosah 6-0 33 Victoria Rachal 5-7 21 Mercedes Rogers 6-0 4 Dede Sheppard 5-8 12 Alaina Verdin 5-9

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Cl.Exp. Jr.-2VL Fr.-HS Sr.-1VL Fr.-HS So.-1VL So.-1VL Fr.-HS Fr.-HS Fr.-HS So.-1VL Jr.-2VL Fr.-HS So.-1VL Fr.-RS Fr.-HS Sr.-3VL

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6’2” 6’1” 6’0” 5-10” 5’9”

Hometown/Previous School Iota, LA/Iota HS Beaumont, TX/Ozen HS Natchitoches, LA/NE Miss. CC Bossier City, LA/Airline HS Sulphur, LA/Sulphur HS Hammond, LA/St. Thomas Aquainas Lake Arthur, LA/Lake Arthur HS Mound Bayou, MS/JFK HS Pearland, TX/Pearland HS Ben Wheeler, TX/Martins Mills HS Jennings, LA/Jennings HS Houston, TX/Lamar Consolidated HS Natchitoches, LA/Natchitoches Central Crowley, LA/Crowley HS Vivian, LA/North Caddo HS Houma, LA/Terrebonne HS

KEARA Hudnall key-air-uh Allison BAGGETT bag-it JAYLN Johnson jay-lyn DEDE Sheppard dd ALAINA VERDIN uh-lay-nuh ver-done Jerica BOLIN bow-lyn MERCEDES Rogers mer-say-dees Hannah CUPIT cue-pit Amber DONNES daw-nez FREDERICA Haywood fruh-dare-uh-cuh Victoria RACHAL ruh-shell TALISA Boyd tuh-lee-suh Ann NWOSAH wah-saw

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Keara Hudnall Frederica Haywood Jasmyn Carswell Mercedes Rogers Talisa Boyd Ann Nwosah Allison Baggett Alaina Verdin Amber Donnes Haily Jenkins

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Dede Sheppard Hannah Cupit

5’7”

Victoria Rachal

5’6”

Gabby Guidry

5’5”

Jayln Johnson

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By Class...

Louisiana (11): Allison Baggett, Talisa Boyd, Jasmyn Carswell, Hannah Cupit, Amber Donnes, Gabby Guidry, Jayln Johnson, Victoria Rachal, Mercedes Rogers, Alaina Verdin, Diamond Willis Mississippi (1): Frederica Haywood Texas (4): Jerica Bolin, Keara Hudnall, Haily Jenkins, Ann Nwosah

Freshmen (8): Jerica Bolin, Jasmyn Carswell, Gabby Guidry, Frederica Haywood, Keara Hudnall, Ann Nwosah, Mercedes Rogers, Dede Sheppard. Sophomores (4): Hannah Cupit, Amber Dones, Haily Jenkins, Victoria Rachal, Juniorss (2): Allison Baggett, Jayln Johnson Seniors (2): Talisa Boyd, Alaina Verdin

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Alaina verdin

5-9 * Senior * Guard Houma, LA. * Terrebone High

2013-14 (Junior): played in 24 games and started in 19...

averaged 5.1 ppg. and 2.6 rpg...credited with 20 steals... scored a career high 19 points against UNO...grabbed a career high 12 rebounds against Sam Houston State.

2012-13 (Sophomore): played in an started in 28 games...

fifth on the team in scoring with 5.9 ppg...averaged 2.1 rpg... scored in double figures in six games...scored a career high 16 points against Tulane.

2011-12: spent the season as a redshirt after a season ending injury in the fourth game of the season.

2010-11 (Freshman): played in 13 games before suffering a season ending injury in the first Southland Conference game of the season…scored 10 points against Southern Miss in her first collegiate game…tied for a team high seven blocks. High School: attended Terrebonne High where she

averaged 22 ppg., 5.9 rpg., 3.9 blocks and assists...scored over 2,000 points throughout her career...four time AllDistrict...two time district MVP...two time All-State...two time All-Region...participated in the Louisiana High School Coaches Association All-Star game.

Born: June 24, 1992…daughter of Rayetta Robertson… Major: Health and Human Performance YEAR 2014 2013 2012 2011 TOT.

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GP/GS M A Pct. 24/19 45 143 .315 28/28 64 193 .332 Spent season as a redshirt 13/0 22 83 .265 65/47 101 418 .242

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CAREER HIGH’S

Points: 19 vs. UNO (‘13-14); Rebounds: 12 vs. Sam Houston St. (‘1314); FGs: 6 vs. several ; FGs Att.: 22 vs. LSU (‘12-13) ; 3-pt. FGs: 4 vs. Tulane (‘12-13); 3-pt. FGs Att.: 8 vs. Nicholls (‘12-13); FTs: 9 vs. UNO (‘13-14) ; FTs Att.: 13 vs. UNO (‘13-14); Assists: 4 vs. several; Steals: 4 vs. Manhattan (‘10-11); Blocked Shots: 2 vs. several

REBOUNDS

M A Pct. 1 9 .111 13 54 .241

M A 32 60 20 26

Pct. .533 .769

Off. Def. Tot. Avg. A TO Blk St. PF D Min/Avg. Pts. Avg. 27 35 62 2.6 26 31 4 20 48 0 460/19.2 123 5.1 20 40 60 2.1 24 54 2 21 52 2 578/21.0 161 5.8

1 17 .059 15 80 .188

12 19 64 105

.632 .610

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Talisa BOYD

6-0 * Senior * Forward Natchitoches, LA. * Northeast Mississippi CC

2013-14 (Junior): played in 26 games...averaged 2.2 ppg.

and 2.8 rpg...scored a career high 11 points against Incarnate Word...grabbed a career high nine rebounds against ORU.

Pre-McNeese: is a transfer from Northeast Mississippi Community College...spent one season at Panola College (2010-11)...averaged 7.7 ppg., 7.1 rpg. at Northeast Mississippi CC...shot 51.4 percent from the field...led the team with 11 blocks...MACJC Academic All-State. High School: attended Natchitoches Central where she was a two year letterwinner...played with fellow teammate Victoria Rachal...member of the 2010 state championship team.

Born: May 4, 1992...daughter of Leshima McHenry and Joe Boyd...Major: General Studies

CAREER HIGH’S

Points: 11 vs. Incarnate Word (‘13-14); Rebounds: 10 vs. NW State (‘13-14; FGs: 4 vs. several ; FGs Att.: 6 vs. several ; 3-pt. FGs: none; 3-pt. FGs Att.: 7vs. Lamar (‘12-13); FTs: 7 vs. Centenary (‘12-13) ; FTs Att.: none; Assists: 1 vs Incarnate Word (‘13-14); Steals: 2 vs. several; Blocked Shots: 1 vs. Abilene Christian (‘13-14)

YEAR GP/GS 2014 26/0 TOT. 26/0

All FG M A Pct. 23 46 .500 23 46 .500

3 Pt. FG M A Pct. 0 0 .000 0 0 .000

FT’S M A Pct. 10 15 .667 10 15 .667

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REBOUNDS Off. Def. Tot. Avg. A 35 38 73 2.8 1 35 38 73 2.8 1

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Allison Baggett

5-9 * Junior * Guard Iota, LA. * Iota High

2013-14 (Sophomore): played in and started in all 33 games...

led the team and ranked third in the SLC in scoring with 17.8 ppg... led team with a 34.5 three-point field goal percent... second on the team with a 83.7 free throw percent...SLC WBB Student-Athlete of the Year... All-SLC (2nd team)...All-Louisiana (1st team)... scored in double figures in 29 games...scored in double figures in 21 of last 23 games...scored a career high 31 points agianst Wiley College...grabbed a career high nine rebounds against SE La.... named to the LIU Brooklyn Turkey Classic all-tournament team.

2012-13 (Freshman): played in 35 games and started in two... fourth on the team in scoring with 6.3 ppg...averaged 2.6 rpg...shot 33.6 percent from the field and 61.1 percent from the free throw line...scored a career high 19 points against Stephen F. Austin. High School: attended Iota High where she averaged 21.5 ppg.,

7.5 rpg. as a senior...helped produce a 110-38 overall record while at Iota High...member of the 2010 district championship team and the 2012 state runners-up team...four time all-district...four time all-state...2A state MVP...two time all-Southwest Louisiana...AllSouthwest Louisiana MVP...All-Acadiana MVP...scored 2,613 career points and grabbed 1,007 career rebounds.

Other: is the younger sister of former Cowgirl standouts Ashlyn

and Caitlyn... Father (Stan), grandfather (Richard), uncle (Ray) and great uncle (Charles) are former McNeese State athletes.

Born: November 18, 1993...daughter of Stan and Cheri Baggett... Major: Nursing

All FG YEAR GP/GS M A Pct. 2014 33/33 224 596 .376 2013 35/2 88 262 .336 TOT. 68/35 312 858 .364

3 Pt. FG M A Pct. 69 200 .345 34 143 .238 103 343 .300

FT’S M A 72 86 11 18 83 104

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Pct. .837 .611 .798

CAREER HIGH’S

Points: 31 vs. Wiley College (‘13-14); Rebounds: 9 vs. Southeastern La. (‘13-14; FGs: 12 vs. Oral Roberts (‘13-14) ; FGs Att.: 25 vs. several; 3-pt. FGs: 5 vs. Texas A&M-CC (‘13-14); 3-pt. FGs Att.: 14 vs. Stephen F. Austin (‘13-14); FTs: 12 vs. Wiley College (‘13-14) ; FTs Att.: 16 vs. Wiley College (‘13-14); Assists: 4 vs several; Steals: 4 vs. Oral Roberts (‘13-14; Blocked Shots: 2 vs. several

REBOUNDS Off. Def. Tot. 36 83 119 28 63 91 64 146 210

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A TO Blk 49 74 13 25 30 3 74 104 16

St. PF 27 83 22 57 49 140

D 1 1 2

Min/Avg. 1050/31.8 707/20.2 1757/25.8

Pts. Avg. 589 17.8 221 6.3 810 11.9

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Jayln JOHNSON

5-5 * Junior * Guard Jennings, LA. * Jennings High

2013-14 (Sophomore): played and started all 33 games... led the team and ranked third in the SLC with 4.3 apg ... led the team with 30 steals...second on the team with a 32.8 three-point field goal percent...third on the team in scoring (10.2 ppg.)...second in the SLC in assist/turnover ratio... scored a career high 26 points against UNO... recorded her first career double-double (12 pts., 10 ast.) against Abilene Christian. 2012-13 (Freshman): played in all 36 games and started

in one...averaged 5.3 ppg. and 1.2 rpg...third on the team with 66 assist and 38 steals...scored a career high 18 points, dished out six assists and had seven steals against Centenary...scored 10 of McNeese’s 16 points off the bench against Oral Roberts.

High School: attended Jennings High where she was a

four year letterwinner...averaged 17.0 ppg., 5.2 apg. and 3.1 spg...helped Jennings to three 20 win seasons...member of the 2011 4A State Championship team...state runners-up in 2010...three time district champs...four time all-district... district and parish MVP (2012)...two time all-state... Louisiana All-Star game MVP (2012).

Born: October 26, 1993...daughter of Jaxter Johnson and Bonnie White...Major: General Business Administration

All FG YEAR GP/GS M A 2014 33/33 95 262 2013 36/1 64 188 TOT. 69/34 159 450

Pct. .363 .340 .353

3 Pt. FG M A Pct. 40 122 .328 25 98 .255 65 220 .295

FT’S M A 106 133 37 54 143 187

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Pct. .797 .685 .765

CAREER HIGH’S

Points: 26 vs. UNO (‘13-14); Rebounds: 5 vs. Rice (‘13-14); FGs: 7 vs. several ; FGs Att.: 15 vs. several ; 3-pt. FGs: 3 vs. several; 3-pt. FGs Att.: 7 vs. several; FTs: 14 vs. UNO (‘13-14) ; FTs Att.: 15 vs. UNO (‘1314); Assists: 10 vs. several; Steals: 7 vs. Centenary (‘12-13); Blocked Shots: 1 vs. several

REBOUNDS Off. Def. Tot. 15 48 63 15 28 43 30 76 106

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TO Blk St. PF 73 2 30 84 48 0 38 48 121 2 68 132

D Min/Avg. Pts. Avg. 1 1001/30.3 336 10.2 0 593/16.5 190 5.3 1 1594/23.1 526 7.6

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22 Hannah

CUPIT 5-8 * Sophomore * Guard Sulphur, LA. * Sulphur High

2013-14 (Freshman): played in 24 games and started in one...earned her first collegiate start at the WBI Tournament against Northern Kentucky...averaged 2.0 ppg. and 1.0 rpg...had 13 assists on the year...had a career night against Texas A&M-CC on Jan. 16 where not only did she score her first collegiate points but she scored a career high 11. High School: attended Sulphur High where she was a four year letterwinner...averaged 13.5 ppg., 5.8 rpg. and 4.9 apg...member of the 2013 district championship team...helped Sulphur to a 95-39 record in four years... member of three 20-win seasons...three time all-district and All-Southwest Louisiana...district MVP...two time all-state...four year softball letterwinner...three time all-district...All-Southwest Louisiana...LHSAA AllStar game. Born: July 31, 1995...daughter of Penni Trahan and Robert Cupit...Major: Nursing

CAREER HIGH’S

Points: 11 vs. Texas A&M-CC (‘13-14); Rebounds: 4 vs. UCA (‘13-14); FGs: 3 vs. Texas A&M-CC (‘13-14) ; FGs Att.: 6 vs. several ; 3-pt. FGs: 3 vs. Texas A&M-CC (‘13-14); 3-pt. FGs Att.: 3 vs. several; FTs: 2 vs. several ; FTs Att.: 2 vs. several; Assists: 4 vs Incarnate Word (‘13-14); Steals: 1 vs. several (‘13-14); Blocked Shots: none

YEAR GP/GS 2014 24/1 TOT. 24/1

All FG M A Pct. 16 63 .254 16 63 .254

3 Pt. FG M A Pct. 11 45 .244 11 45 .244

M 5 5

FT’S A Pct. 6 .833 6 .833

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REBOUNDS Off. Def. Tot. Avg. A TO Blk St. PF D Min/Avg. Pts. Avg. 7 17 24 1.0 13 13 2 2 20 0 237/9.9 48 2.0 7 17 24 1.0 13 13 2 2 20 0 237/9.9 48 2.0

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Amber donnes

5-9 * Sophomore * Guard Hammond, LA. * St. Thomas Aquinas High

2013-14 (Freshman): played in 33 games and started in six...averaged 3.4 ppg. and 2.4 rpg...led the team with an 85.2 free throw percent...scored a career high 11 points and grabbed a career high seven rebounds against UNO. High School: prepped at Saint Thomas Aquinas where she was a four year letterwinner...averaged 22.0 ppg., 12.0 rpg., 8.0 apg., and 5.0 spg...also lettered in volleyball and track...member of two basketball state championship teams (2010, 2013)...member of three 30-win seasons...team captain her junior and senior year...member of four district championship teams... quarterfinals (2011)...member of two parish tournament championship teams...three time all-district...two time all-state...2013 state MVP...played in the LHSAA AllStar game. Other: member of the Kenner Angels who won the state and national championship in 2012...finished third in state and seventh at nationals in 2011. Born: November 8, 1994...daughter of Genna and John Donnes...Major: Health Education

YEAR GP/GS 2014 33/6 TOT. 33/1

All FG M A Pct. 37 104 .356 37 104 .356

3 Pt. FG M A Pct. 14 49 .286 14 49 .286

FT’S M A Pct. 23 27 .852 23 27 .852

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CAREER HIGH’S

Points: 11 vs. UNO (‘13-14); Rebounds: 7 vs. UNO (‘13-14); FGs: 5 vs. UNO (‘13-14) ; FGs Att.: 8 vs. several ; 3-pt. FGs: 3 vs. NW State (‘13-14); 3-pt. FGs Att.: 5 vs. several; FTs: 4 vs. several ; FTs Att.: 4 vs. several; Assists: 3 vs several; Steals: 5 vs. Oral Roberts (‘13-14); Blocked Shots: 1 vs. UNO (‘13-14)

REBOUNDS Off. Def. Tot. Avg. A TO Blk St. PF D Min/Avg. Pts. Avg. 24 54 78 2.4 28 39 1 22 54 0 467/14.2 111 3.4 24 54 78 2.4 28 39 1 22 54 0 467/14.2 111 3.4

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Haily JENKINS

5-9 * Sophomore * Guard Ben Wheeler, TX. * Martins Mill High

2013-14 (Freshman): played in 15 games due to

an injury...averaged 3.5 ppg. and 2.1 rpg...scored a career high 11 points at Baylor...grabbed a career high five rebounds and dished out a career high five assists against UNO.

High School: attended Martins Mill High where

she was a four year letterwinner...averaged 26.5 ppg., 11.0 apg., 7.0 rpg. and 3.0 spg...team captain all four years...member of the 2013 state championship team...2013 state MVP and player of the year...two time district offensive MVP...2012 district point guard of the year...four time all-state...four time all-region... two time all-East Texas...all-TABC

Born: March 5, 1995...Amber and David Jenkins... Major: Health Education

CAREER HIGH’S

Points: 11 vs. Baylor (‘13-14); Rebounds: 5 vs. several; FGs: 4 vs. Baylor (‘13-14) ; FGs Att.: 11 vs. Tulane (‘13-14) ; 3-pt. FGs: 2 vs. Tulane (‘1314); 3-pt. FGs Att.: 7vs. Tulane (‘14-14); FTs: 2 vs. several; FTs Att.: 4 vs. Texas Southern (‘13-14); Assists: 3 vs several; Steals: 3 vs. Southeastern La. (‘13-14); Blocked Shots: 1 vs. Southeastern La. (“13-14)

YEAR GP/GS 2014 15/0 TOT. 15/0

All FG M A Pct. 19 66 .288 19 66 .288

3 Pt. FG M A Pct. 4 23 .174 4 23 .174

FT’S M A Pct. 10 16 .625 10 16 .625

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REBOUNDS Off. Def. Tot. Avg. A TO Blk St. PF D Min/Avg. Pts. Avg. 5 26 31 2.1 20 14 2 9 7 0 211/14.1 52 3.5 5 26 31 2.1 20 14 2 9 7 0 211/14.1 52 3.5

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33 Victoria

rachal

5-7 * Sophomore * Guard Natchitoches, LA. * Natchitoches Central High

2013-14 (Freshman): played in all 33 games...

averaged 5.6 ppg. and 1.6 rpg...third on the team with a 31.1 three-point field goal percent...scored in double figures in six games...scored a career high 21 points against Fairleigh Dickinson.

High School: attended Natchitoches Central where she was a four year letterwinner...averaged 14.3 ppg., 5.3 rpg., 3.2 apg. and 2.5 spg...member of the 2010 state championship team...member of two district championship teams...quarterfinals (2012)...state finalist (2013)...three time all-district...All-Shreveport Area...first team All-Cenla...first team all-state... LHSAA all-star team...three time Academic Excellence Award. Born: May 12, 1995...daughter of Carla and James Rachal...Major: Health and Human Performance

CAREER HIGH’S

Points: 21 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson (‘13-14); Rebounds: 6 vs. NW State (‘13-14); FGs: 8 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson (‘13-14) ; FGs Att.: 15 vs. Georgia Tech (‘13-14) ; 3-pt. FGs: 3 vs. several; 3-pt. FGs Att.: 8 vs. Norhtern Kentucky (‘13-14); FTs: 3 vs. UNO (‘13-14) ; FTs Att.: 5 vs. UNO (‘13-14); Assists: 5 vs Southeastern La. (‘13-14); Steals: 2 vs. several; Blocked Shots: 1 vs. several

YEAR GP/GS 2014 33/0 TOT. 33/0

All FG M A Pct. 72 211 .341 72 211 .341

3 Pt. FG M A Pct. 23 74 .311 23 74 .311

FT’S M A Pct. 17 27 .630 17 27 .630

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REBOUNDS Off. Def. Tot. Avg. A TO Blk St. PF D Min/Avg. Pts. Avg. 13 39 52 1.6 33 42 2 12 46 2 474/14.4 184 5.6 13 39 52 1.6 33 42 2 12 46 2 474/14.4 184 5.6

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Keara hudnall

6-1 * Freshman * Guard Pearland, TX. * Pearland High

High School: attended Pearland High where she was a four year letterwinner...averaged 17.6 ppg., 5.9 rpg., 3.4 apg. and 3.9 spg...named Griz Prep Report Terrific 20 player in Houston Area...2013 team MVP...two time all-district... member of state quarterfinalist team...Greater Houston Area All-Star game MVP. Other: mother played basketball for San Jacinto College Born: August 8, 1996...daughter of Joseph Hudnall and Rachel Webster...Major: Health and Human Performance

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