WBB Games Notes - UC Davis (11/11) by University of San Francisco Athletics

SAN FRANCISCO 2009-10 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Game #1 • UC Davis @ San Francisco November 12, 2010 • 5:30 p.m. War Memorial Gym • San Francisco, Calif. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CONTACT: Rachel Engrissei, Asst. Director, Media Relations raengrissei@usfca.edu (415) 422-6816 (office); (415) 422-2929 (fax)

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 2010-11 SCHEDULE Record: -- WCC: --

Home: -- Home: --

Road: -- Road: --

Neutral: --

NOVEMBER (0-0) FRI. 5 SONOMA STATE (EXHIB.) W 61-34 FRI. 11 UC DAVIS 5:30 p.m. MON. 15 SAN JOSE STATE 7 p.m. Thurs. 18 Cal State Fullerton 7 p.m. University of New Mexico Tournament (Albuquerque, NM) Fri. 26 New Mexico TBA Sat. 27 Rhode Island/Oklahoma State TBA DECEMBER (0-0) Wed. 1 SUN. 5 Wed. 8 SAT. 11 Wed. 15 Mon. 20 WED. 22 WED. 29 FRI. 31

Sacramento State UC SANTA BARBARA Utah State PACIFIC Cal Poly Northern Colorado STANFORD ACADEMY OF ART MOUNT ST. MARY’S

JANUARY (0-0) SAT. 6 THURS. 13 SAT. 15 Thurs. 20 Sat. 22 THURS. 27 Sat. 29

SANTA CLARA* SAINT MARY’S* SAN DIEGO* Portland* Gonzaga* LOYOLA MARYMOUNT* PEPPERDINE*

2 p.m. 7 p.m. 2 p.m. 7 p.m. 2 p.m. 7 p.m. 2 p.m.

FEBRUARY (0-0) Sat. 5 Thurs. 10 Sat. 12 THURS. 17 SAT. 19 Thurs. 24 Sat. 26

Santa Clara* San Diego* Saint Mary’s* PORTLAND* GONZAGA* Pepperdine* Loyola Marymount*

2 p.m. 7 p.m. 2 p.m. 7 p.m. 2 p.m. 7 p.m. 2 p.m.

MARCH (0-0) West Coast Conference Championship (Las Vegas, Nev.) Fri. 4 First Round Sat. 5 Quarterfinals Sun. 6 Semifinals Mon. 7 Championship HOME GAMES IN BOLD CAPS All home games played at War Memorial Gym All times pacific and subject to change

7 p.m. 2 p.m. 6 p.m. 2 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 3 p.m.

TBA TBA TBA TBA

GAME INFORMATION Date................ Friday, November 12 Tip..................................... 5:30 p.m. TV/Video.................... USFDons.com Radio......................... USFDons.com Live Stats..................................... Yes ........................ www.USFDons.com Series.................................. USF 4-3 Last Meeting................................................. .......... @UCD 69, USF 47 (11/17/09)

DONS 2009-10 Record................ 5-26, 1-13 Head Coach.................. Jennifer Azzi Alma Mater..........................Stanford ‘90 Career Record........................... 0-0 (1) USF Record................................. Same SID......................... Rachel Engrissei E-Mail.................... raengrissei@usfca.edu Web................... www.USFDons.com

PROBABLE USF STARTERS

1 3

(FINAL 2010 STATS)

RHEINA ALE • G

5-8 • Jr. • Carson, Calif. Bishop Montgomery HS PTS 13.2

REB 4.3

AST 75

MIN 32.9

KELLY JO MULLANEY • G

5-7 • Sr. • Minneapolis, Minn. Colorado PTS --

REB --

AST --

MIN --

HEIDI ANTON • G 12 5-9 • Jr. • Santa Rosa, Calif. Elsie Allen HS PTS 3.7

REB 1.0

AST 32

MIN 13.9

DONNISHA TAYLOR • F 20 5-10 • Sr. • Oakland, Calif. Skyline HS PTS 6.7

REB 6.1

STL 30

MIN 22.1

BAILEY BARBOUR • F 44 6-3 • So. • Harbor City, Calif. Inglewood HS PTS

REB

BLK

MIN

1.8

1.5

10.0

OFF THE USF BENCH 4 10 21 22 24 34 45

Brittany Brumfield Savannah Erskine Alexa Hardick Katy Keating Ashley Boggs Whitney Daniels Mel Khlok

AGGIES 2009-10 Record................................ Head Coach............. Sandy Simpson Alma Mater...................... UC Davis ‘81 Career Record.................... 227-144 (14) UCD Record................................ Same SID............................... Mark Robles E-Mail................ merobles@ucdavis.edu Web........... www.UCDavisAggies.com

NOTES: 2010-11 Preseason All-West Coast Conference honoree...2010 WCC honorable mention pick...started all 32 games last season for USF...led the team with 13.2 points per game... ranks in the top-10 in three career categories... holds two spots in the single season records... posted 11 points against Sonoma State (11/5) NOTES: Transfered to USF from Colorado and is eligible immediately after filing a waiver with the NCAA...played freshman year at Colorado State...averaged 4.6 points, 2.1 rebounds at Colorado...posted 14.5 points in 13 games with Colorado State...scored five points, four boards and two steals against Sonoma State (11/5) NOTES: 2010 All-West Coast Conference Academic honorable mention honoree...appeared in 32 games last season with four starts... averaged 3.7 points, 1.0 rebounds per game... played 23 minutes against Sonoma State (11/5)...scored seven points with six rebounds and two steals against the Seawolves NOTES: Appeared in all 32 games last season, garnering 18 starts...averaged 6.7 points per game...top rebounder for USF in 2010 with 6.1 per game...posted three double-doubles as a junior...started against Sonoma State (11/5)... posted a double-double with 11 points and 14 boards against the Seawolves NOTES: Appeared in 29 games last season with two starts...averaged 1.8 points per game with 1.5 rebounds...started against Sonoma State (11/5)...scored five points with four rebounds... proved to be a force down low against the Seawolves, recording three blocks

(FINAL 2010 STATS) G • Sr. • 5-7 G • Fr. • 5-7 G • Fr. • 5-7 F • Jr. • 6-0 G/F • So. • 6-0 F • So. • 6-2 G • So. • 5-9

Appeared in all 32 games last year as point guard Joins the Dons from Culver City HS in Culver City, Calif. Comes to the Hilltop from Bishop Lynch HS in Dallas, Texas Appeared in 32 games last season, with 5.4 ppg Posted 18 points, 13 in the first half, against Sonoma State in exhibition Made 10 starts a year ago, averaging 2.7 rpg Returns to USF after appearing in 29 games as a key reserve last year

2010-11 USF WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

2010-2011 USF WOMEN’S BASKETBALL QUICK FACTS

THIS WEEK: USF will open the 2010-11 regular season Friday as it hosts UC Davis at War Memorial Gym. Tip-off is slated or 5:30 p.m. The game will serve as a double-header with the men’s team, which will kick off its season against Seattle at 8 p.m.

School Name ................................................University of San Francisco Location....................................................................2130 Fulton Street, San Francisco, CA 94117-1080 Religious Affiliation....................................................... Roman Catholic (Jesuit) Year Founded..................................................................................1855 Enrollment.....................................................................................8,000 Conference.......................................................... West Coast Conference National Affiliation.........................................................NCAA Division I Nickname........................................................................................Dons Colors.................................................................................Green & Gold Home Arena.................................................War Memorial Gym (5,300) President.........................................................Fr. Stephen J. Privett, S.J. VP, Business and Finance................................................................ Charlie Cross Interim Athletic Director................................................ Dr. Gary Nelson

LAST OUTING: Friday, Nov. 5, the Dons welcomed Sonoma State to the Hilltop for an exhibition contest. USF prevailed 61-34, bolstered by an 18-point performance from Ashley Boggs. Thirteen of the would-be career-high 18 points were scored in the opening half. The game served as the coaching debut of USF’s first-year head coach Jennifer Azzi. LOOKING AHEAD: San Francisco will continue it’s short homestand next week as it welcomes Bay Area rival San Jose State to The City. The Dons and Spartans are set to face-off Monday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at War Memorial Gym. DONS INK FOUR FOR 2011-12: Wednesday, head coach Jennifer Azzi announced the signing of four to National Letters of Intent. Joining the Dons on the Hilltop next fall will be Aundrea Gordon - a 5-7 guard from McKinney, Texas, Madisen Irwin - a 6-5 center from La Costa Canyon, Calif. , Jamie Katuna - a 5-7 point guard from Longmont, Colo., and Alicia Scafidi - a 6-1 forward from Gresham, Ore.

JENNIFER AZZI ERA: This season marks the beginning of a new era on the Hilltop, as women’s basketball legend Jennifer Azzi begins her appointment as head coach. Azzi, who was named to the helm of the program in April, brings an unprecedented wealth of basketball experience to the program. The 2009 Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame inductee played five seasons in the WNBA, was a founding member of the American Basketball League (ABL), played overseas and enjoyed an All-American collegiate career at Stanford. Internationally, Azzi was a member of the USA Basketball Senior National Team from 1990-91 and 1993-98. A key member of the United States gold medalCOACHING STAFF Jennifer Azzi ............................................................Head Coach winning 1996 Olympic Team that concluded a perfect 60-0 season with an 8-0 record during the Olympic Games in Atlanta, Azzi played First Year (Stanford, 1990) on 13 USA National Teams, compiling a mark of 114-14. She also medaled three times at the World Championships, claiming gold in 1998 Katy Steding . ......................................... Associate Head Coach and 1990, while earning a bronze in 1994.

First Year (Stanford, 1990) (415) 422-5264................................. kssteding@usfca.edu Molly Marrin..................................................... Assistant Coach Third Year (Regis, 2003) (415) 422-5904................................ mbmarrin@usfca.edu Blair Hardiek..................................................... Assistant Coach First Year (Missouri, 2007) (415) 422-5905................................ behardiek@usfca.edu Alexandria Cribbs .................. Director of Basketball Operations First Year (Lynn, 2002) (415) 422-4639..................................... acribbs@usfca.edu Women’s Basketball Fax................................... (415) 422-2510

ALE NAMED PRESEASON ALL-WCC: Junior guard Rheina Ale has been named to the All-West Coast Conference preseason team, as voted on by the league’s head coaches. Ale, who received All-WCC honorable mention accolades a year ago, returns this season as the Dons’ top scoring threat from last season. As a sophomore, Ale averaged 13.2 points and 4.3 rebounds per game. NEW COACHING STAFF UNVEILED: Joining new head coach Jennifer Azzi this season on the bench will be associate head coach Katy Steding and assistant coaches Molly Marrin and Blair Hardiek. Steding, an Olympic gold medalist and a NCAA National Champion at Stanford University, joins the Dons from Columbia University. Prior to coaching the Lions, Steding spent a season as an assistant coach for the Atlanta Dream of the WNBA and seven years at Warner Pacific. Hardiek comes to the Hilltop after a year at San Francisco State and a four-year playing career at Missouri. Marrin, who is in her third year at USF, is entering her eighth season as an assistant coach at the Division I level – all as the recruiting coordinator.

Rosie Cheng................................... Women’s Basketball Trainer Dr. Ken Akizuki.............................................. Team Orthopedist 2009-10 REVIEW: San Francisco finished the 2009-10 season with a 5-27 overall record, 1-13 in West Coast Conference play. The Dons Dr. William Montgomery............................... Team Orthopedist were led by All-WCC honorable mention selection, Rheina Ale. As a sophomore, Ale averaged 13.2 points per game with a team-high 74 assists.

QUICK FACTS

Azzi’s Career/USF Record..........................................0-0 First Year/Same 2009-10 Overall/WCC Record (Finish)................ 5-27, 1-13 (T-Seventh) Letterwinners Returning/Lost........................................................ 10/2 Newcomers.......................................................................................... 3 Starters Returning/Lost................................................................... 3/2 All-time Program Record/Percentage.............. 473-480/.496 (34 Years) NCAA Tournament Appearance/Last 3/1997, First Round (USC 68, USF 55)

DONS RETURN 10 FROM A YEAR AGO: USF will welcome back 10 letter winners from last season’s squad. The veterans account for all but just 98 points from last season’s scoring effort. Leading the way are juniors Rheina Ale and Vania Singleterry. Ale paces the group averaging 13.2 points per game last season, while Singleterry tallied 8.6 per outing. Senior forward Donnisha Taylor returns as the Green and Gold’s top defensive threat, after averaging 6.1 rebounds a game last season. Taylor posted six games as a junior with 10-plus rebounds – two of which were double-double efforts.

FRESHMEN DUO LOOK TO ADD TO THE MIX: San Francisco welcomes two freshmen – Savannah Erskine and Alexa Hardick - to the roster this season. Erskine comes to San Francisco from Culver City High, where she was a two-time All-CIF selection, averaging 10.0 points, four rebounds, five assists and four steals per game. Hardick joins the Dons by way of Dallas, Texas. A four-year letterwinner at Bishop Lynch Women’s Basketball SID................................................ Rachel Engrissei High, Hardick led her team to four State Championships while being a three-time TAPPS All-State honoree. (415) 422-6816................................................... raengrissei@usfca.edu Engrissei Mobile Number...............................................(206) 618-5463 Media Relations Fax...................................................... (415) 422-2929 USF Online.................................................................... www.usfca.edu USF Athletics Online................................................ www.USFDons.com USF Women’s Basketball on Facebook: University of San Francisco Women’s Basketball USF Athletics on Facebook: University of San Francisco Dons USF on Twitter: @DonsAthletics

2010-11 WCC STANDINGS Team GON LMU PEP POR SMC SCU USF USD

WCC 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

(As of 11/11/10)

Pct. .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000

Overall 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Pct. .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000

MULLANEY FINISHES ODYSSEY ON THE HILLTOP: Kelly Jo Mullaney joins the Dons this season, coming to the Hilltop for just one season as a senior transfer from Colorado. Mullaney will be eligible immediately to play for the Dons, have being awarded an appeal from the NCAA. The native of Minneapolis began her career at Colorado State, before transferring to Colorado for the past two seasons. With the Rams, the guard averaged a team-high 14.5 points in 13 games and a dozen starts. During her tenure in Boulder, she averaged 4.6 points and 2.1 rebounds per game. Mullaney redshirted the 2007-08 season at Colorado after transferring from Colorado State. ALE GAINING GROUND: Junior guard Rheina Ale enters the 2010-11 season looking to gain ground in the USF career-record books. The native of Carson, Calif., currently holds three spots in three career top-10 record books. Ale sits second in free throw %, shooting at a .821 (170-207) clip from the line, Carey Sauer (1999-04) holds the record, shooting 87.4% (382-437). The 2010 captain, Ale, is tied for sixth in 3-pointers made, with 99. She is currently tied with Toni Russell (2001-05) and is on pace to break Shay Rollins (2005-09) school record of 205. Ale is seventh in 3-point field goal %, hitting 99-of-263 for a .376 clip. FOLLOW THE DONS ONLINE: Fans, make sure to become a friend of the University of San Francisco women’s basketball team on Facebook! The Dons’ facebook page features photos, videos and much much more from behind the scenes of the season. Its a great place to catch up on links, news and everything else to do with USF women’s basketball. USF BASKETBALL RETURNS TO KUSF: USF women’s basketball returns to the airwaves and cyberspace for the 2010-11 season with a bulk of the games available on KUSF 90.3 in San Francisco and all games available on USFDons.com. Join George Devine for the play-byplay in his 15th year behind the mic for the Dons. Other features on USFDons.com include live stats with live play-by-play and streaming video of all home games courtesy of Yahoo Broadcast. This season’s online video stream will feature a new look featuring multiple camera angles from throughout War Memorial Gym.

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2010-11 USF WOMEN’S BASKETBALL GAME #1 • UC DAVIS

EXHIBITION RECAP • USF 61, SONOMA STATE 34

SCOUTING UC DAVIS: UC Davis finished last season with a 21-11 record and enter the season as the pre-season favorite to win the 2011 Big West Title. Last season, the Aggies fell in the Conference Championship but garned a bid in the WNIT Tournament. The Aggies are coached Sandy Simpson, who is in his 14th and final year at UC Davis. Earlier this month, Simpson announced he will retire at the end of the season. SERIES RECORD/STREAK: San Francisco leads the all-time series 4-3, despite dropping last season’s contest to the Aggies 69-47 in Davis. All-time, when playing at War Memorial Gym, the Dons are a perfect 4-0 against the Aggies. LAST MEETING: The University of San Francisco women’s basketball team opened the 2009-10 season dropping a 69-47 decision at UC Davis at The Pavilion in Davis. San Francisco struggled to keep control of the ball in the first portion of the opening half, turning the ball over five times in the opening four minutes. Much of the USF offense on the evening came from the Dons’ reserves, who scored 27 points. Leading the march was sophomore Katy Keating with a team-high nine points, eight rebounds off the bench.

Name Kasey Riecks Samanta Meggison Hana Asano Heidi Heintz Paige Mintun

Ht 5-11 5-11 5-6 5-10 6-2

Yr Stats Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr.

USF/UCD COMPARISON (2010 STATS) Team USF UCD

PPG 53.0 65.4

Mar. -13.8 +4.9

FG% .338 .418

Boggs was on fire from the field throughout the contest, going 7-for-14 from the field, including four baskets from beyond the arc. Tied 6-6 early in the contest, neither team was able to break the knot for nearly five minutes. San Francisco broke the tie at 13:23 thanks to a long jumper by Boggs, opening a 17-3 run. During the span, Sonoma State was held scoreless for just over seven minutes. Eleven of the 17 USF points during the run were scored by Boggs. The Seawolves mounted a small rally late in the opening half but fell short as the Dons took a 33-14 lead into halftime.

The Dons played all of its active players in the game, with all recording a stat in the book. The game included the debut of two newcomers to the Hilltop, Kelly Jo Mullaney and Savannah Erskine. Mullaney earned a start, registering five points, four rebounds, two steals and a block. Eskine saw time off the bench, dishing out one assist.

UC DAVIS’ PROBABLE STARTERS # 25 32 2 15 11

First year head coach Azzi and USF will open the regular season Friday, November 12, hosting UC Davis.

USF continued its strong play in the second half, going up by as many as 29 points – its largest lead of the game.

SERIES NOTES: • 2009-10: @UCD 67, USF 47 • 2008-09: @UCD 56, USF 49 • 2005-06: @UCD 71, USF 67 • 2004-05: @USF 80, UCD 61 • 1978-79: @USF 68, UCD 42

P G G G G F

BOGGS SHINES IN EXHIBITION WIN

(San Francisco) - The University of San Francisco women’s basketball team opened the Jennifer Azzi era Friday with a 61-34 victory against Sonoma State in exhibition play at War Memorial Gym. Sophomore Ashley Boggs highlighted the contest for the Dons, finishing with 18 points, 13 in the opening half.

3FG% .302 .355

FT% .659 .742

RPG 36.5 31.4

APG 9.8 12.7

TOPG 18.0 17.1

SPG BPG 6.0 1.8 11.3 2.5

USF ON THE AIRWAVES Radio Broadcast: Yahoo Broadcast/KUSF Internet Audio/Video: Both Live Stats: Yes

San Francisco’s defense shutdown Sonoma State as it held the Seawolves to a 19.3 shooting percentage from the field. Donnisha Taylor paced the defense with 14 rebounds, as the team collectively pulled down 53. Bailey Barbour also posted a strong defensively showing for USF, recording three blocks with six boards and a steal. Taylor finished the night with a double-double, adding 11 points to her rebounds. Joining Taylor and Boggs with a double-digit scoring effort was Rheina Ale with 11 points. Sonoma State was led by Aly Conway, who finished with 10 points and eight rebounds. The game was the first of the coaching career for Azzi, who was named the eighth head coach in program history last spring. The 2009 Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame inductee brings an unprecedented wealth of experience to the Hilltop. She played five seasons in the WNBA, was a founding member of the American Basketball League (ABL), played overseas and enjoyed an All-American collegiate career at Stanford. Internationally, Azzi was a member of the USA Basketball Senior National Team from 1990-91 and 1993-98. A key member of the United States gold medal-winning 1996 Olympic Team that concluded a perfect 60-0 season with an 8-0 record during the Olympic Games in Atlanta, Azzi played on 13 USA National Teams, compiling a mark of 114-14. She also medaled three times at the World Championships, claiming gold in 1998 and 1990, while earning a bronze in 1994.

2010-11 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL ROSTER No. 1 3 4 10 12 20 21 22 24 32 34 44 45

Name Rheina Ale Kelly Jo Mullaney Brittany Brumfield Savannah Erskine Heidi Anton Donnisha Taylor Alexa Hardick Katy Keating Ashley Boggs Vania Singleterry Whitney Daniels Bailey Barbour Mel Khlok

Pos. G G G G G F G F G/F G F F G

Ht. 5-8 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-9 5-10 5-7 6-0 6-0 5-11 6-2 6-3 5-9

Yr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Jr. So. Jr. So. So. So.

Ex. 2V TR 1V HS 2V 3V HS 2V 1V 2V 1V 1V 1V

Hometown/Previous School Carson, Calif./Bishop Montgomery HS Minneapolis, Minn./Colorado Long Beach, Calif./Trinity Valley CC Culver City, Calif./Culver City HS Santa Rosa, Calif./Elsie Allen HS Oakland, Calif./Skyline HS Dallas, Texas/Bishop Lynch HS Santa Monica, Calif./Santa Monica HS Petaluma, Calif./Sacred Heart Prep Murrieta, Calif./Vista Murrieta HS Manhattan Beach, Calif./Mira Costa HS Harbor City, Calif./Inglewood HS Sacramento, Calif./John F. Kennedy HS

HEAD COACH: Jennifer Azzi, First Year (Stanford, 1990) ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH: Katy Steding, First Year (Stanford, 1990) ASSISTANT COACH: Molly Marrin, Third Year (Regis, 2003) ASSISTANT COACH: Blair Hardiek, First Year (Missouri, 2007) DIR. OF BASKETBALL OPERATIONS: Alexandria Cribbs, First Year (Lynn, 2002)

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4 HEAD COACH JENNIFER AZZI STANFORD ATHLETIC ACHEIVEMENTS Four-year starter Four-year captain 101-23 overall record 32-1 record as a senior NCAA National Champions, 1990

NATIONAL AWARDS

Wade Trophy, Academic & Athletic Excellence, 1990 Naismith Player of the Year, 1990 Honda-Broderick National Player of the Year, 1990 Final Four MVP, 1990 WBCA/Kodak All-American, 1989, 1990 March of Dimes Female Athlete of the Year, 1997

CONFERENCE HONORS

Pacific-10 Conference Player of the Year, 1990 All-Pacfic-10, 1988, 1989, 1990

HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS

Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, 2009 Anderson County Hall of Fame, 2009 Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame, 2007 San Jose Sports Hall of Fame, 2006 Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame, 1998 Oak Ridge High School Hall of Fame, 1997 Sport Image Award (with NFL great Jerry Rice), 1996 Stanford University Hall of Fame, 1995 - Youngest inductee in the Stanford Hall of Fame

PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL ACHIEVEMENTS INTERNATIONAL Italy - Viterbo (1990-91) France - Orchies (1991-93) - Captain Sweden - Arivka Basketball (1993-95) --Captain AMERICAN BASKETBALL LEAGUE (ABL) Three-time All-Star San Jose Lasers (1996-99) - Captain WOMEN’S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION (WNBA) Detroit Shock (1999) - Captain Utah Starzz (2000-03) - Captain San Antonio Stars (2003) - Captain

NATIONAL TEAM ACHIEVEMENTS

Gold Medal, 1996 Atlanta Olympics Gold Medal, 1990 World Championships Gold Medal, 1998 World Championships - Captain Gold Medal, 1994 Goodwill Games Sliver Medal, 1991 Pan Am Games Bronze Medal, 1994 World Championships 1988 Jones Cup Champion Alternate, 2000 Sydney Olympics Alternate, 1992 Barcelona Olympics

DID YOU KNOW? In 1996, Jennifer Azzi and Katy Steding were namd to the 1996 United States Olympic Team in Atlanta. The duo led the “Women’s Dream Team” to a gold medal. The University of San Francisco boasts the only program in the nation where you can you play for two Olympic Gold Medalists, two NCAA Champions, and two first round WNBA Draft picks. • BUILDING CHAMPIONS •

2010-11 USF WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYER NOTES

#1 Rheina Ale • 5-8 • Jr. • G • 2V

• 2010 Preseason All-West Coast Conference Selection • 2010 Captain • Ranks in three career top-10 categories - Free Throw % (2nd, .821), 3FGM (T6th, 99), 3FG % (7th, .376) • 2009 All-West Coast Conference honorable mention • Scored in double-digits in 23 of the final 25 games last season, including three games with 20-plus points • Was the Dons leading scorer in 21 of the final 25 games last season

• Transferred to USF from Colorado • Eligilble immediately after filing a waiver with the NCAA • Averaged 4.6 points, 2.1 rebounds in two seasons in Boulder • Played freshman season at Colorado State, averaging a team-high 14.5 points with a dozen starts

• 2010 Captain • Appeared in 29 games last season • Averaged 2.2 points with 1.9 rebounds per game

#4 Brittany Brumfield • 5-7 • Sr. • G • 1V

• Appeared in all 32 games last season, earning 24 starts • Led the team in assists with 87 • Averaged 3.5 points, 1.7 rebounds per game

#32 Vania Singleterry • 5-11 • Jr. • G • 2V

• 2009 WCC All-Academic honoree • Started all 32 games for USF • Averaged 8.6 points with 4.4 rebounds per game • Posted 11 double-figure scoring efforts

#34 Whitney Daniels • 6-2 • So. • F • 1V

#10 Savannah Erskine• 5-7 • Fr. • G • HS

• Appeared 26 games last season, making 10 starts • Averaged 2.1 points with 2.7 rebounds per game • Played, on average, 14.2 minutes per contest

• Recruited out of Culver City HS in Culver City, Calif. • Two-time Second Team All-CIF • Four-time All-State Tournament selection

#44 Bailey Barbour • 6-3 • So. • F • 1V

#12 Heidi Anton • 5-9 • Jr. • G • 2V

• Posted three blocks in the exhibition against Sonoma State • Appeared in 29 games, earning two starts as a freshman • Averaged 2.1 points with 2.7 rebounds per game

• 2009 WCC All-Academic honorable mention • Appeared in all 32 contests last season with four starts • Averaged 3.7 points, 1.0 rebounds in 13.9 minutes per game

#22 Katy Keating • 6-0 •Jr. • F • 2V

• Appeared in 32 games last season with a pair of starts • Averaged 16.3 minutes with 5.4 points and 2.4 rebounds per game

#24 Ashley Boggs • 5-11 • So. • G • 1V

#3 Kelly Jo Mullaney • 5-7 • Sr. • G • TR

#20 Donnisha Taylor • 5-10 •Sr. • F/C • 3V

#21 Alexa Hardick • 5-7 •Fr. • G • HS

• Signed from Bishop Lynch HS in Dallas Texas • Four-time State Champion • Three-time All-TAPS All-State selection

#45 Mel Khlok • 5-9 • So. • G • 1V

• 2010 Captain • Appeared in all 32 games last season, making 18 starts • Posted a team-high three double-doubles • Led the squad in rebounding six times • Recorded six games with 10-plus rebounds and eight games with 10 or more points scored

• Appeared in 29 games for the Dons as a freshman • Averaged 3.9 points with 2.7 rebounds per game • Posted one double-double last season

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2009-10 USF’S RECORD WHEN

USF ACTIVE STAT LEADERS

(FINAL 2010)

Lead at Halftime ................................................. 1-7 Trail at Halftime ................................................ 4-18 Tied at Halftime .................................................. 0-2 Overtime Games.................................................. 0-0 vs. Top-25 ........................................................... 0-2 FG% .600 or Better.................................... 0-0 FG% .500 or Better ................................... 0-0 FG% .400 or Better ................................... 2-4 FG% .300 or Better ................................. 3-15 FG% Less than .300 .................................. 0-8 3-PFG .500 or better ........................................... 2-1 3-PFG .400 or better............................................ 1-3 3-PFG .300 or better............................................ 2-7 3-PFG below .300 ............................................. 0-15 Score 90+ ................................................ 0-0 Score in 80’s ............................................. 0-0 Score in 70’s ............................................. 2-1 Score in 60’s ............................................. 1-4 Score in 50’s (or less) ............................... 2-22 More (or same) Rebounds . ................................. 3-7 Less Rebounds .................................................. 2-20 Better (or same) FG % . ............................. 4-3 Lower FG % ............................................ 1-24 Better (or same) 3 FG% . ................................... 5-13 Lower 3 FG% . ................................................... 0-14 When making 5+ 3-Pointers ................... 3-11 When making more (or same) 3-pointers . 4-14 When making less 3-pointers .................. 1-13

(FINAL 2010)

Scoring............................................................................................................................... Rheina Ale, 422 (13.2) WCC Only............................................................................................................................. Rheina Ale, 176 (12.6) Field Goal %................................................................................................................. Rheina Ale, .369 (133-360) WCC Only................................................................................................................. Whitney Daniels, .404 (19-47) 3-PT Field Goal %........................................................................................................... Rheina Ale, .368 (60-163) WCC Only...................................................................................................................... Katy Keating, .383 (18-47) Free Throw %.................................................................................................................. Rheina Ale, .842 (96-114) WCC Only........................................................................................................................... Mel Khlok, .833 (10-12) Assists......................................................................................................................... Brittany Brumfield, 87 (2.7) WCC Only................................................................................................................................. Rheina Ale, 39 (2.8) Rebounds...................................................................................................................... Donnisha Taylor, 195 (6.1) WCC Only.................................................................................................................................. Rheina Ale 68 (4.9) Offensive Rebounds.................................................................................................................. Donnisha Taylor, 64 WCC Only................................................................................................................................ Vania Singleterry, 28 Defensive Rebounds............................................................................................................... Donnisha Taylor, 131 WCC Only.......................................................................................................................................... Rheina Ale, 60 Steals............................................................................................................................................... Rheina Ale, 34 WCC Only.......................................................................................................................................... Rheina Ale, 14

DONS VS. OTHER CONFERENCES (FINAL 2010)

Big 12................................................................................................................................................................ 0-1 Big East.............................................................................................................................................................. 0-1 Big Sky............................................................................................................................................................... 0-1 Big West............................................................................................................................................................. 2-2 Metro Atlantic.................................................................................................................................................... 0-1 Mountain West.................................................................................................................................................. 0-1 Pac-10................................................................................................................................................................ 0-1 Pacific West (Division II)..................................................................................................................................... 0-1 SEC..................................................................................................................................................................... 0-1 Southland.......................................................................................................................................................... 1-0 Southwestern.................................................................................................................................................... 0-1 West Coast....................................................................................................................................................... 1-14 Western Athletic................................................................................................................................................ 1-2

OPPONENT COMPARISON

Better (or same) FT % ....................................... 4-11 Lower FT % ....................................................... 1-16 Less (or same) TO’s than Opponents............ 3-7 More TO’s than Opponents ...................... 2-20 When holding opponent under 70.................... 5-16 Margin 1-3 points .................................... 0-3 Margin 4-7 points .................................... 3-3 Margin 8-10 points ................................... 2-7 Margin 11-16 points ................................. 0-3 Margin 17+ ........................................... 0-11

(FINAL 2010)

Team USF Opp.

PPG 53.0 66.8

Mar. -13.8 --

FG% .338 .427

3FG% .302 .294

FT% .659 .723

RPG 36.5 39.4

APG 9.8 13.3

TOPG 18.0 14.5

SPG 6.0 8.3

2009-10 USF SEASON HONORS 2009 BASKETBALL TRAVELER’S TIP-OFF TOURNAMENT ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM Rheina Ale

• BUILDING CHAMPIONS •

BPG 1.8 3.2

2010-11 USF WOMEN’S BASKETBALL USF 2009-10 GAME HIGHS (FINAL 2010)

Points........................................................................................................................ 74, Sacramento State (1/5/10) Field Goals................................................................................................................. 29, Sacramento State (1/5/10) Field Goals Attempted .............................................................................................. 76, Sacramento State (1/5/10) Field Goal %...................................................................................................... 47.9, Cal State Fullerton (11/20/09) 3-PT Field Goals.................................................................................................. 9, vs. Prairie View A&M (11/28/09) 3-PT Field Goal %.......................................................................................................66.7, vs. Santa Clara (2/20/10) Free Throws.......................................................................................................... 21, Cal State Fullerton (11/20/09) Free Throw Attempts............................................................................................ 28, Cal State Fullerton (11/20/09) Free Throw %........................................................................................................ 94.4, @ San Jose State (11/14/09) Rebounds.................................................................................................................. 50, Sacramento State (1/5/10) Assists.............................................................................................................. 18, vs. Prairie View A&M (11/28/09) Steals................................................................................................................................. 11, @ Portland (1/28/10) Blocked Shots........................................................................................................... 5, last vs. Saint Mary’s (2/6/10) Turnovers....................................................................................................................... 32, @ Texas Tech (11/27/09) Fouls............................................................................................................................... 26, @ Saint Mary’s (1/8/10) ! - School record

USF 2009-10 GAME LOWS

MISCELLANEOUS STATS (FINAL 2010)

INDIVIDUAL GAMES 10-Point + Games (54)

Rheina Ale (25), Vania Singleterry (11), Donnisha Taylor (8), Katy Keating (3), Mel Khlok (3), Heidi Anton (3), Brittany Brumfield (1)

20-Point + Games (4)

Rheina Ale (3), Donnisha Taylor (1)

10+ Rebound Games (11)

Donnisha Taylor (6), Nnenna Okereke (2), Tawny Drexler (1), Mel Khlok (1), Vania Singleterry (1)

RECORD BY DAY

Monday.................................................................................. 0-1 Tuesday.................................................................................. 0-5 Wednesday.............................................................................0-0 Thursday................................................................................ 1-6 Friday..................................................................................... 1-4 Saturday................................................................................ 2-8 Sunday................................................................................... 1-3

(FINAL 2010)

Points................................................................................................................................ 34, Tennessee (12/22/09) Field Goals....................................................................................................................... 13, @ Villanova (12/28/09) Field Goals Attempted .................................................................................................... 43, @ Villanova (12/28/09) Field Goal %................................................................................................................... 21.5, Tennessee (12/22/09) 3-PT Field Goals............................................................................................................... 1, @ Texas Tech (11/27/09) 3-PT Field Goal %................................................................................................... 11.1, last vs. Gonzaga (2/27/10) Free Throws......................................................................................................................... 0, Tennessee (12/22/09) Free Throw Attempts........................................................................................................... 4, Tennessee (12/22/09) Free Throw %.................................................................................................................... 0.0, Tennessee (12/22/09) Rebounds............................................................................................................................. 27, @ Hawai’i (12/3/09) Assists.......................................................................................................................... 4, last vs. Portland (2/25/10) Steals................................................................................................................................. 2, @ San Diego (1/10/10) Blocked Shots................................................................................................. 0, last vs. Loyola Marymount (3/5/10) Turnovers.............................................................................................................. 9, vs. Loyola Marymount (3/5/10) Fouls........................................................................................................................... 11, last vs. San Diego (2/4/10) ! - School record

USF IN THE WCC STATS (FINAL)

TEAM - ALL GAMES Scoring Defense........................................................................................................................................................................................ 5th, 67.0 3FG % Defense........................................................................................................................................................................................... 1st, .297 Offensive Rebounds.................................................................................................................................................................................. 4th, 12.8 INDIVIDUAL- ALL GAMES Rheina Ale Free Throw %............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3rd, .841 3FG Made.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5th, 1.9 TEAM - WCC ONLY Scoring Defense........................................................................................................................................................................................ 5th, 66.0 FG % Defense............................................................................................................................................................................................ 5th, .409 3FG % Defense........................................................................................................................................................................................... 1st, .270 Defensive Rebound %............................................................................................................................................................................... 5th, .660

USF IN THE NCAA STATS (FINAL)

INDIVIDUAL (Top 100)

Rheina Ale Free Throw %.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 41st, .841 TEAM (Top 100) ALL-GAMES (Top-100) 3FG % Defense....................................................................................................................................................................................... 78th, 29.7

• BUILDING CHAMPIONS •

RECORD BY MONTH

November.............................................................................. 3-4 December.............................................................................. 1-8 January.................................................................................. 0-8 February................................................................................ 1-6 March..................................................................................... 0-1

2009-10 BESTS (FINAL 2010)

DOUBLE-DOUBLES Donnisha Taylor -3

11/20 vs. Cal State Fullerton............................................ 23 pts/12 rebs 11/22 vs. Utah State......................................................... 12 pts/14 rebs 1/5 vs. Sacramento State..................................................12 pts/15 rebs

Mel Khlok -1

12/10 @ Pacific................................................................ 12 pts/10 rebs

Vania Singleterry - 1

1/16 vs. Pepperdine......................................................... 10 pts/10 rebs

DOUBLE FIGURE SCORING 25 - Rheina Ale, 11 - Vania Singleterry, 8 - Donnisha Taylor, 3 - Katy Keating, 3 - Mel Khlok, 3 - Heidi Anton, 1 - Brittany Brumfield

DOUBLE FIGURE REBOUNDING

6 - Donnisha Taylor, 2 - Nnenna Okereke, 1 - Tawny Drexler, 1 - Mel Khlok, 1 - Vania Singleterry

LEADING SCORER

23 - Rhiena Ale, 2 - Vania Singleterry, 4 - Donnisha Taylor, 2 - Katy Keating, 1 - Mel Khlok, 1 - Heidi Anton

LEADING REBOUNDER

11 - Donnisha Taylor, 8 - Vania Singleterry, 4 - Rheina Ale, 3 - Mel Khlok, 4 - Tawny Drexler, 3 - Whitney Daniels, 1- Brittany Brumfield, 1 Ashley Boggs, 1- Nnenna Okereke, 1 - Katy Keating, 1- Bailey Barbour

2010-11 USF WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

8 USF WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SEASON/ USF CAREER HIGHS

NAME

2010-11 SEASON HIGHS

CAREER HIGHS

1 • Rheina Ale Guard • 5-8 • Junior • 2V Carson, Calif./Bishop Montgomery