Golden Hawk Basketball
Golden Hawk Athletics General Information
Wilfrid Laurier University 75 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3C5
Founded: 1911 Enrollment: 9,734 President: Dr. Robert Rosehart Conference: Ontario University Athletics, OUA Colors: Purple and Gold Nickname: Golden Hawks Phone: (519) 884-0710, ext. 2184 Fax: (519) 884-0203 Director of Athletics and Recreation: Peter Baxter ext. 2216 Manager of Intercollegiate Athletics: Wayne Gowing ext. 2384 Development Officer: Roly Webster ext. 3289 Sports Information Director: Ari Grossman ext. 6483
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Capacity: 2500 Facility Coordinator: Kevin Webster ext. 3732
Golden Hawk Women's Basketball
Head Coach: Stu Julius ext. 3504 Years at Laurier: 5 Record at Laurier: 45-61 Regular Season, 5-6 Playoffs Assistant Coaches: Ann Weber, Kevin Duffy Team Manager: Cailin Miziolek Athletic Therapist: Jennifer Childs ext. 2178 Student Trainers: Lacey Scott, Rachel Van Oostveen
2003-2004 Season In Review Laurier went to the 2003-2004 season after their first-ever appearance at the CIS Championships last year. Determined to find their way back to the national stage, the team worked hard in the off-season, and head coach Stu Julius secured three recruits to augment a veteran line. With ten of last year’s Hawks returning, the team’s confidence was high, and the road to the CIS Championships again seemed open. The returning Hawks represented a powerful selection of Varsity Women’s Basketball talent; Meaghan McGrath, 2002-2003’s OUA Rookie of the Year, promised to be a major force, as did veteran third-year captain and AllStar Sarah Zagorski. Fourth-year veterans Dee Channer and Rebecca Williams were expected to guide the team with experience, as was third-year post player Robin Rozell. Equally crucial to the lineup, however, were not just the more senior players, but the many returning second-year Hawks who had helped carry the team to its national showing last season. Newly-minted veterans like Sarah Barnes, Kerri Jilesen, and Heather Sutherland were set to draw on the experience of last year’s run, and to give strong showings. Combined with rookies Laura Taylor, Maia Skolko, and Emily Conrad, this established team lineup seemed to promise a great Golden Hawk year. It was of no surprise to anyone when the season began with four victories for the Hawks, but after that initial victorious run, momentum seemed to become inconsistent. Two losses would interrupt a winning streak, and then attrition would take its toll on the roster, Heather Sutherland being taken out of the lineup mid-season with a leg injury and Sarah Zagorski being sidelined with a dislocated finger. Coming to the end of February, it appeared as though the Hawks’ expected Golden season had eluded them; of their last four games, two were losses -- to McMaster, then Western – and the third was an overtime loss to Western. Their record stood at 11-9-0-1, and for their final game they faced their division rivals, the Guelph Gryphons. That game turned momentum on its head – the Hawks walked away with a 60-56 victory, and headed into the post season with optimism. The playoff schedule did not favor the Hawks: McMaster, Western and Brock stood between the Hawks and the OUA final – all teams that had defeated the Laurier women in February. Rallying from their last win, the Hawk ladies threw themselves into the post-season fray, and in rapid succession upset these three formidable OUA teams. McMaster fell 58-50, regular-season leaders of the OUA Division West, were thrust aside after Western was defeated 70-62, and Brock, was defeated in a close-fought 62-59 game. The final two playoff games took place on the road. The Laurier women had found their ultimate form at the perfect time: they found themselves at the OUA Final, destined to face the Ottawa Gee Gees, a team they had defeated early in the season. The team played a solid first half in the championship game, up 12 points, but were unable to hold it together in the second. The four point loss is the closest the Golden Hawk Women's Basketball program has ever got to the OUA Championship banner.
Road To The Nationals W 70-51 (Waterloo) W 75-57 (Windsor) W 72-68 (Laurentian) W 69-51 (York) L 78-71 (Toronto) L 70-55 (Ryerson) W 69-60 (Windsor) W 61-50 (Guelph) W 60-48 (Western) L 60-54 (Carleton) W 68-60 (Ottawa) L 64-55 (Queen's) W 88-44 (RMC) L 64-61 (McMaster) L 72-69 (Brock) W 88-51 (Waterloo) W 78-42 (Lakehead) W 71-62 (Lakehead) L 79-73 (McMaster) L 61-45 (Brock) OTL 69-62 (Western) W 60-56 (Guelph) OUA Playoffs West Quarter-Final: W 58-50 (McMaster) West Semi-Final: W 70-62 (Western) West Final: W 62-59 (Brock) OUA Final: L 64-60 (Ottawa)
2004 OUA AWARDS 2003 - 2004 OUA SILVER MEDALISTS
OUA West All-Stars Sarah Zagorski Meaghan McGrath
2003-2004 Golden Hawk Roster
# Name
Position
Height Program Elig
Year Hometown
4 Maia Skolko 5 Rebecca Williams 6 Emily Conrad 7 Laura Taylor 8 Robin Roszell 9 Sarah Zagorski 10 Sarah Barnes 11 Meaghan McGrath 12 Kerri Jilesen 13 Natasha Barrington 14 Heather Sutherland 21 Dee Channer
G G G G F G G G F F F F
5’9” 5’4” 5’8” 5’10” 6’2” 5’4” 5’9” 5’8” 6’1” 5’9” 6’2” 6’0”
1 4 1 1 3 3 2 2 2 1 2 3
Kinesiology 1 Kinesiology 4 Biology 1 Business 1 Kinesiology 3 Kinesiology 3 Kinesiology 2 Kinesiology 2 Arts 2 Economics 1 Communications 2 Arts 4
Ottawa, ON Brantford, ON Sudbury, ON Waterloo, ON Ancaster, ON Mt. Hope, ON St. Catharines, ON Toronto, ON Port McNicoll, ON Mississauga, ON Port Carling, ON Hamilton, ON
Golden Hawk Staff
Stu Julius - Head Coach Entering his fifth season with the Golden Hawks, Julius led this young roster to their best ever finish for Laurier Women’s Basketball. After 20 years as head coach at Lakehead, Julius joined the Hawks with this goal in mind. Following a successful 12-10 regular season and earning a berth in the National Championships last year, Julius will be making his eighth trip as a coach. Moving to Kitchener-Waterloo from Thunder Bay with his wife Lynne, and sons Kyle, Ben and Mark, the 2002-2003 OUA Coach of the Year is excited about taking his team to experience the championship competition.
Ann Weber - Assistant Coach In only her fifth season as a University coach, Weber is no stranger to the Laurier hardwood. Following a career as a player for the Hawks in which Weber was named an OWIAA All-star and Academic All-Canadian, Weber would make the move to the bench upon Julius’ arrival. A member of the Golden Hawk Hall of Fame, Ann is a local high school teacher.
Kevin Duffy - Assistant Coach In his second year with the Golden Hawks, Duffy comes from Hamilton where he is a head coach in club basketball. Appointed last year as the Head Coach of the Hamilton entry in the International Children’s Games in Greece, Duffy has provided additional leadership for the team and assisted with individual skill.
Golden Hawk Staff Cailin Miziolek - Team Manager Hailing from Hamilton, Ontario, this year's team manager is in her second season with the Hawks. Cailin is in her third year of a Kinesiology degree and is responsible for assisting the team in a managerial role.
JENNIFER CHILDS - ATHLETIC THERAPIST Jennifer is a certified athletic therapist and a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University with a degree in physical education. She gained sport medicine experience in her work with many teams including the Mississauga Ice Bears of the National Women’s Hockey League and the Burlington Braves football team. Her clinical experience includes working at Sport C.A.R.E. at Women’s College Hospital, providing rehabilitation for patients of all ages and abilities including National and Olympic level athletes. Most recently, she earned a diploma in acupuncture.
2003-2004 Season Statistics Offensive Statistics: Points For (Regular Season): 1462 Points For (OUA Post Season): 250 Average Points Per Game: 65.8 Average Offensive Rebounds Per Game: 11.2
Team Record Exhibition Games: 3-6 Regular Season: 12-10 OUA Post-Season: 3-1
Defensive Statistics: Points Against (Regular Season): 1329 Points Against (OUA Post Season): 235 Average Points Per Game: 60.1 Average Defensive Rebounds Per Game: 20.5
Regular & Playoff INDIVIDUAL STATistics GP FG(M-A) 3PT(M-A) FT(M-A) Pts Sarah Barnes 26 53-153 18-56 34-42 158 Natasha Barrington 25 16-44 0-0 20-35 52 Dee Channer 26 87-210 0-0 94-118 268 Emily Conrad 25 14-42 4-13 16-27 48 Alexandra Dzigda 7 2-6 0-0 0-2 4 Kerri Jilesen 26 70-190 5-27 30-44 175 Meaghan McGrath 26 120-294 64-164 41-53 345 Robin Roszell 26 64-173 3-6 46-69 177 Maia Skolko 5 1-3 0-0 0-0 2 Heather Sutherland 12 10-32 0-0 11-17 31 Laura Taylor 26 48-106 0-3 21-30 117 Rebecca Williams 24 37-138 31-104 25-33 130 Sarah Zagorski 23 81-206 14-62 29-45 205 TOTALS 603-1597 139-432 367-515 1712 AVERAGES .377 .322 .713
Offensive 290
Defensive 533
Turnovers 217
Blocks 20
Team Rebounds Team Total 237 1060
R(O-D) PF 18-46 32 17-28 46 62-92 52 7-17 25 2-8 7 37-91 67 16-61 66 45-80 54 1-1 2 13-16 19 44-33 37 13-16 27 15-44 26 290-533 460
DB Rebounds 87
Team Statistics Assists Steals 114 105
A TO B S 25 41 1 19 5 20 0 6 26 43 3 25 9 23 0 9 1 1 0 0 31 39 25 19 30 34 8 45 10 39 6 24 1 0 0 1 2 13 0 2 20 33 1 21 22 27 3 14 83 60 5 41 265 373 52 226
Min 522 277 599 306 36 661 689 505 16 100 364 440 709
Opp. Pts. from Reb 23
Team Fouls 251
Golden Hawks Sarah Barnes #10 Position: Guard Height: 5’8" Year: 2 Eligibiliy Year: 2 Program: Kinesiology Hometown: St. Catharines, ON Sarah is in her second season as a Hawk and was awarded a position on the OUA Rookie All-star team last year. She been a major contributor to the Hawk's success, and was second on the team in 3-point shooting during the regular season. Career Statistics:
Season 2002-2003 2003-2004 Playoffs Totals
G FGM-A 19 47-107 22 51-141 9 13-45 50 111-293
3PM-A FTM-A OFF DEF TOT 21-45 19-29 16 35 51 18-51 30-36 14 39 53 2-21 6-8 7 14 21 41-117 55-73 37 88 125
AST STL 24 30 20 15 14 7 58 52
BLK TO 4 45 1 34 0 12 5 91
PF 23 29 3 55
PTS 127 150 34 311
Natasha Barrington #13 Position: Forward Height: 5’9" Year: 1 Eligibility Year: 1 Program: Kinesiology Hometown: Mississauga, ON Natasha joined the Hawks this year, and has quickly proven to be a strong contributor to the Laurier efforts. Her offensive efforts will certainly help the Hawk forwards net points. Career Statistics: Season 2003-2004 Playoffs Totals
G FGM-A 21 13-35 4 3-9 25 16-44
3PM-A FTM-A OFF DEF TOT 0-1 20-36 15 23 38 0-0 0-0 2 5 7 0-1 20-36 17 28 45
AST STL 4 5 1 1 5 6
BLK TO 0 18 0 2 0 20
PF 37 9 46
PTS 46 2 48
Dee Channer #21 Position: Forward Height: 5'11" Year: 3 Eligibility Year: 4 Program: General Arts Hometown: Hamilton, ON Dee is in her third year as a forward with the Hawks. This Hawk leads the team in rebounds with 114, and as a presence below the net and will make a solid contribution to the upcoming games at Nationals. Career Statistics: Season 2001-2002 2002-2003 2003-2004 Playoffs Totals
G FGM-A 15 50-132 18 49-114 22 69-170 10 38-87 65 206-503
3PM-A FTM-A OFF DEF TOT 1-1 46-65 33 35 68 0-0 55-69 28 52 80 0-0 81-102 55 59 114 0-0 45-51 29 46 75 1-1 227-287 145 192 337
AST STL 21 24 16 15 16 18 18 11 71 68
BLK TO 2 33 7 40 2 40 3 11 14 124
PF 33 46 40 27 146
PTS 147 153 219 121 640
Golden Hawks Emily Conrad #6 Position: Guard Height: 5'7" Year: 1 Eligibility Year: 1 Program: Bio/Chem. Hometown: Sudbury, ON Emily joined the Hawks this season from Sudbury, ON, and is integrating herself smoothly into the team. She continues to perform well for the Hawks in action. Career Statistics: Season 2003-2004 Playoffs Totals
G FGM-A 22 14-41 3 0-1 25 14-42
3PM-A FTM-A OFF DEF TOT 4-13 16-27 5 17 22 0-0 0-0 2 0 2 4-13 16-27 7 17 24
AST STL 9 11 0 0 9 11
BLK TO 0 22 0 1 0 23
PF 23 2 25
PTS 48 0 48
Kerri Jilesen #12 Position: Forward Height: 6’0" Year: 2 Eligibility Year: 2 Program: Kinesiology Hometown: Midland, ON Kerri is a second year player who leads the team in blocks, and can boast double digits in scoring. This Hawk has been a key player and will make a difference in the upcoming games. Career Statistics: Season 2002-2003 2003-2004 Playoffs Totals
G FGM-A 13 32-83 22 58-159 9 27-71 44 117-313
3PM-A FTM-A OFF DEF TOT 1-9 32-36 13 31 44 3-20 29-42 32 71 103 3-12 7-13 11 30 41 7-41 68-91 56 132 188
AST STL 23 18 27 15 6 8 56 41
BLK TO 3 27 21 35 5 13 29 75
PF 33 56 23 112
PTS 97 148 66 311
Meaghan McGrath #11 Position: Guard Height: 5'8" Year: 2 Eligibility Year: 2 Program: Kinesiology Hometown: Toronto, ON Meaghan is a second year shooting guard from Toronto, who continues to make a tremendous impact on the team. She leads the Hawks in free throws, 3-point shooting, and overall points. Last year’s OUA Rookie of the Year, this year she was an OUA first team All-Star. Career Statistics: Season 2002-2003 2003-2004 Playoffs Totals
G FGM-A 21 99-251 22 100-240 9 40-105 52 239-596
3PM-A FTM-A OFF DEF TOT 56-127 38-49 19 40 59 55-137 34-40 10 52 62 22-53 16-24 8 22 30 133-317 86-113 37 114 151
AST STL 26 41 24 36 14 15 64 92
BLK TO 7 42 7 27 3 15 17 84
PF 45 55 24 124
PTS 292 289 118 699
Golden Hawks Robin Roszell #8 Position: Forward Height: 6'3" Year: 3 Eligibility Year: 3 Program: Kinesiology Hometown: Ancaster, ON Robin is a third year player who earns the title of a ‘dependable’ Hawk. She excells defensively and was second on the team this season with 113 rebounds. At 6’3” this post player is a force on the boards. Career Statistics:
Season 2001-2002 2002-2003 2003-2004 Playoffs Totals
G FGM-A 21 71-178 21 68-195 22 58-154 10 24-65 74 221-592
3PM-A FTM-A OFF DEF TOT 5-17 56-80 36 77 113 3-8 43-61 46 86 132 1-10 41-61 41 72 113 2-4 13-14 22 23 45 11-39 153-216 145 258 403
AST STL 27 18 14 32 10 20 5 7 56 77
BLK TO 7 35 3 34 6 32 1 16 17 117
PF 51 61 49 15 176
PTS 203 182 158 63 606
Maia Skolko #4 Position: Guard Height: 5’7" Year: 1 Eligibility Year: 1 Program: Kinesiology Hometown: Ottawa, ON Maia is a first year guard who joins the Hawks from Ottawa, ON. Still finding her place, she delivers strong performances and makes a solid contribution to team. Career Statistics: Season 2003-2004 Totals
G FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK TO PF PTS 3 1-3 0-0 0-0 1 1 2 1 1 0 0 2 2 3 1-3 0-0 0-0 1 1 2 1 1 0 0 2 2
Heather Sutherland #14
Position: Forward Height: 6’2" Year: 2 Eligibility Year: 2 Program: Business Hometown: Port Carling, ON Heather is a second year post player whose strong performances last year made her second on the team in rebounding. Having suffered an injury in the middle of this season, she is now on the road to recovery. Career Statistics: Season 2002-2003 2003-2004 Playoffs Totals
G FGM-A 21 44-102 8 9-27 9 11-30 38 64-159
3PM-A FTM-A OFF DEF TOT 0-0 17-39 57 69 126 0-2 11-17 11 15 26 0-0 5-13 17 16 33 0-2 33-69 85 100 185
AST STL 3 13 2 1 3 1 8 15
BLK TO 3 30 0 11 0 5 3 46
PF 62 14 18 94
PTS 105 29 27 161
Golden Hawks
Laura Taylor #7 Position: Guard Height: 5'8" Year: 1 Eligibility Year: 1 Program: Business Hometown: Waterloo, ON Laura joins the Hawks this year from Waterloo, ON, and already has proven to be a major asset to the team. Leading the Hawks in field goal percentage for the regular season, she will be a major contributor to championship play. Career Statistics: Season 2003-2004 Playoffs Totals
G FGM-A 22 45-90 4 3-16 26 48-106
3PM-A FTM-A OFF DEF TOT 0-2 18-25 41 29 70 0-1 3-5 3 4 7 0-3 21-30 44 33 77
AST STL 17 24 3 1 20 25
BLK TO 3 30 0 3 3 33
PF 34 5 39
PTS 108 9 117
Rebecca Williams #5 Position: Guard Height: 5'5" Year: 4 Eligibility Year: 4 Program: Kinesiology Hometown: Brantford, ON Rebecca, a fourth year point guard from Brantford, is one of the most solid ball handlers on the team. She has good leadership skills and works well under pressure. Career Statistics: Season 2000-2001 2001-2002 2002-2003 2003-2004 Playoffs Totals
G FGM-A 21 32-94 21 38-131 21 62-176 20 32-124 10 11-48 93 175-573
3PM-A FTM-A OFF DEF TOT 23-65 15-22 10 23 33 25-88 22-28 14 37 51 42-110 25-35 12 25 37 27-94 20-27 11 12 23 9-30 8-10 8 8 16 126-387 90-122 55 105 160
AST STL 31 15 28 19 38 29 21 14 10 12 128 89
BLK TO 1 48 0 34 2 42 2 21 0 17 5 162
PF 34 46 42 22 15 159
PTS 102 123 191 111 39 566
Sarah Zagorski #9 Position: Guard Height: 5’4" Year: 3 Eligibility Year: 3 Program: Kinesiology Hometown: Mount Hope, ON Sarah is a former OUA Rookie of the Year and current OUA first team All-Star, and a strong leader of the Hawks' squad. Though this team captain was sidelined with a dislocated finger for a number of games, she has returned in full form for the playoffs. Career Statistics: Season 2001-2002 2002-2003 2003-2004 Playoffs Totals
G FGM-A 20 80-243 12 38-96 19 58-157 9 36-89 60 212-585
3PM-A FTM-A OFF DEF TOT 30-107 31-38 26 37 63 19-55 11-23 7 19 26 9-46 25-37 12 37 49 12-36 9-15 7 12 19 70-244 76-113 52 105 157
AST STL 88 48 48 20 73 33 25 12 234 113
BLK TO 0 56 1 32 4 45 1 31 6 164
PF 31 26 23 17 97
PTS 221 106 150 93 570