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2012-13 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY
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Willamette University is proud to provide opportunities for student-athletes to attain great accomplishments in athletics and in the classroom. Bearcat athletes excel on their respective teams throughout the year. Several teams have attained postseason success during recent seasons, continuing a history of excellence in Willamette Athletics.
About Willamette Athletics......................... 1 Head Coach Peg Swadener.......................... 2 Assistant Coaches......................................... 3 Quick Facts/Season Outlook ........................ 5 2012-13 Bearcat Basketball Roster . ............. 6 Bearcat Team Photo...................................... 6 Player Profiles ......................................... 7-11 Year-by-Year Results..................................... 12 Willamette Sports Medicine ...................... 13 2011-12 Willamette Statistics .................... 14 Willamette Athletics Hall of Fame.............. 14 Bearcat Basketball Records ....................... 15 Willamette University ........................... 16-17 City of Salem .............................................. 17 WU Athletic Facilities ................................. 18 Northwest Conference/NCAA . .................. 19 General Information.................................... 20 Willamette Administration . ....................... 20 2012-13 Willamette Schedule ............... OBC
These teams and athletes also shine in the classroom. From Academic All-District and Academic All-America selections to several Fulbright, Kemper and NCAA Postgraduate scholarship winners, WU athletes have been honored for their academic achievements. It is this combination, along with a strong commitment to community service and Willamette’s motto, “Not unto ourselves alone are we born,” that makes Bearcat Athletics great.
The 2012-13 Willamette University Women’s Basketball Media Guide was written and edited by Timothy Walsh, assistant athletics communications director, and by Robert McKinney, athletics communicatons director. It was designed by Christopher Sabato, graphic design specialist. Help provided by student assistants Brandon Chinn, Aly Croney, and Ana Sayavedra. Cover Photos: Inside Front (Clockwise from top) - The 2012-13 Willamette University Bearcats (Photo by Sabato); Mackenzie Lamson (Photo by Noami Stukey); Daena Mau (Photo by Stukey). Inside Back - The juniors (L to R) - Rebecca Josephson, Alexa Beeson, Lamson. Inside Photos by Stukey, Sabato and the Willamette Office of Marketing Communications.
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Peg Swadener Head Coach - 1st Year Email: swadener@willamette.edu Office Phone: (503) 370-6132
At Portland State University, Swadener coached or recruited four First Team All-Big Sky Conference selections, two Big Sky Newcomers of the Year, one Big Sky MVP, and two Academic All-Americans. Peg Swadener is in her first year as Willamette University’s head women’s basketball coach. She was previously the associate head coach of Portland State University’s women’s basketball program. Swadener coached PSU’s guards from 2007-08 through 2009-10, including twotime First Team All-Big Sky Conference selection Claire Faucher. In 2010-11 and 2011-12, Swadener coached the Vikings’ post players, including First Team All-Big Sky honoree Kelli Valentine. Swadener also served as PSU’s recruiting coordinator. She helped the Vikings land 2010-11 Big Sky MVP Eryn Jones and 2010-11 Big Sky Newcomer of the Year Courtney VanBrocklin, as well as 2011-12 Big Sky Newcomer of the Year Kate Lanz. Additionally, Swadener worked as the PSU program’s academic coordinator. During her tenure, two PSU players earned Academic All-America recognition from the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). “I have always wanted to develop a program where I can recruit and coach
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a highly motivated student-athlete who seeks excellence on the court, in the classroom, and in life,” Swadener said. “I value the quality of education at Willamette,” Swadener added. “The Northwest Conference is a national caliber conference, and one which I believe can also attract the high achieving athlete. The combination of the education and conference has the makings of a great program.” Prior to coaching at PSU, Swadener was an assistant coach at Boise State University (1997-02), Idaho State University (2002-03), the University of Oregon (2003-06), and Princeton University (2006-07). Swadener competed on the University of Oregon women’s basketball team from 1989-90 through 1992-93, and graduated from UO in 1994. She received Pac-10 AllAcademic Honors three times. Swadener received a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Movement Science from UO in 1994. She earned a Master of Science degree from Boise State University in Exercise and Sport Science in 2010.
Courtney Cremer Assistant Coach - 1st Year Email: ccremer@willamette.edu Office Phone: (503) 370-6239
Courtney Cremer is in her first season as an assistant coach at Willamette University. She is also the Business Operations Assistant for the Willamette Athletics Department. Cremer played basketball at Portland State University from 2007-08 through 2010-11 for current WU Head Coach Peg Swadener. As a senior, Cremer appeared in all 32 games and led the Vikings with 30 blocked shots. Cremer’s defense helped PSU capture its first-ever Big Sky regular season title. In 2007, as a senior at Stayton HS (Ore.), she helped the Eagles win the 4A State Championship, was the 4A Player of the Year, and was a McDonald’s All-America nominee.
Sarah Hedgepeth Assistant Coach - 4th Year
Sarah Hedgepeth, who served as an assistant coach at Willamette from 2005-06 to 2007-08, returns to WU this season. She is a 2004 graduate of Portland State University. At PSU, Hedgepeth was twice named First Team All-Big Sky Conference. As a senior, she led the Vikings in scoring, rebounding, and field goal percentage, averaging a doubledouble. In PSU history, she ranks second in career rebounds, 10th in field goals made, and 10th in field goal percentage. After college, Hedgepeth played four years of professional basketball in Portugal, Puerto Rico, Hungary and Finland.
Stephanie Beck Assistant Coach - 1st Year
Stephanie Beck is in her first season as a member of the Willamette University women’s basketball coaching staff. A native of Mishawaka, Ind., Beck was previously a standout collegiate player at Purdue University-Calumet (Ind.). Beck, who started 107 games over four years at PUC, broke the Peregrines’ school record for three-pointers, connecting on 252 trifectas in her career. Her 1,686 points currently ranks third on PUC’s all-time scoring list. She was twice named First Team All-Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference.
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2012-13 WOmen’s basketball
Quick Facts
Season Outlook
Conference Championships: 11
The Willamette University Bearcats will look to improve this season under new Head Coach Peg Swadener, who spent the past five seasons as the associate head women’s basketball coach at Portland State University.
NWC Championships 1994-95, 1995-96 NCIC Championships 1984-85, 1985-86, 1986-87 WCIC Championships 1972-73, 1974-75, 1978-79, 1979-80, 1982-83, 1983-84 Players Returning/Lost: 9/6 Returning Players: Sophie Wilson (Sr., G) Alexa Beeson (Jr., G) Rebecca Josephson (Jr., G) Mackenzie Lamson (Jr., F) Julia Brand (So., F) Jojo DeLong (So., G) Katie Kalugin (So., F) Daena Mau (So., G) Arianah Musser (So., G) Starters Returning/Lost: 2/3 Returning Starters: Jojo DeLong (So., G) Rebecca Josephson (Jr., G) Newcomers: Jo Johnston (Jr., C) Ali Babij (Fr., F) Bella Fox (Fr., C)
Swadener, who has also coached at Boise State University, Idaho State University, the University of Oregon, and Princeton University, was named WU’s head coach in June. The Bearcats have a young roster this year, adding three newcomers to a roster that includes one senior, three juniors, and five sophomores returning from last season’s campaign. Senior guard Sophie Wilson brings WU leadership while also contributing on the floor. Wilson averaged 3.4 points per game and connected on 11 shots from behind the 3-point arc last season. The top returning scorer is Mackenzie Lamson (Jr., F), who averaged 8.1 points per game last year. She scored 17 points twice during the season and reached double figures six times. Junior guard Rebecca Josephson is a key player and a returning starter. Last season, Josephson averaged 6.9 points per game while swiping 24 steals. Sophomores Jojo DeLong and Katie Kalugin will look to build on their strong efforts last year. DeLong, a guard, averaged 5.2 points and dished out 61 assists (2.4 avg.) while starting all 25 games. Kalugin played forward and saw action in 24 games. She averaged 2.8 points per game. The Bearcats have gained depth in the post this season, thanks to the arrival of centers Jo Johnston (Jr.) and Bella Fox (Fr.). Julia Brand (So., F) will also contribute inside. In 2011-12, Brand averaged 4.7 points and 3.6 rebounds per game.
Q uick Facts and 2012-13 o utLook
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The 2012-13 Willamette University Women’s Basketball Team: Front Row (L to R) - Alexa Beeson, Katie Kalugin, Sophie Wilson, Jojo DeLong, Daena Mau, Rebecca Josephson. Back Row (L to R) - Head Coach Peg Swadener, Assistant Coach Courtney Cremer, Katelyn Nordlien, Bella Fox, Ali Babij, Jo Johnston, Mackenzie Lamson, Arianah Musser, Julia Brand, Assistant Coach Sarah Hedgepeth, Assistant Coach Stephanie Beck.
2012-13 Willamette roster No. Name Pos. Yr. 1 Mackenzie Lamson F Jr. 2 Jojo DeLong G So. 3 Katie Kalugin F So. 10 Jo Johnston C Sr. 11 Sophie Wilson G Sr. 12 Arianah Musser G So. 22 Alexa Beeson G Jr. 23 Ali Babij F So. 24 Julia Brand F So. 30 Bella Fox C So. 33 Rebecca Josephson G Jr. 34 Daena Mau G So.
Elig. Ht. Hometown (Previous School) Jr. 5’ 9” Portland, Ore. (Lincoln HS) So. 5’ 4” Santa Clarita, Calif. (Canyon HS) So. 5’ 8” Woodburn, Ore. (Woodburn HS) Jr. 6’ 1” Missoula, Mont. (Florence-Carlton HS) Sr. 5’ 9” Port Townsend, Wash. (Port Townsend HS) So. 5’ 9” Seattle, Wash. (The Bush School) Jr. 5’ 8” Portland, Ore. (Lincoln HS) Fr. 5’10” Ontario, Ore. (Ontario HS) So. 5’10” Kaneohe, Hawaii (Punahou School) Fr. 5’11” Port Townsend, Wash.(Port Townsend HS) Jr. 5’ 9” Fair Oaks, Calif. (Del Campo HS) So. 5’ 7” Aiea, Hawaii (Punahou School)
Head Coach: Peg Swadener (1st year) Assistant Coach: Courtney Cremer (1st year) Assistant Coach: Sarah Hedgepeth (4th year) Assistant Coach: Stephanie Beck (1st year)
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2012-13 roster
sophie wilson
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Port Townsend, Wash. (Port Townsend HS) 5’9” • Senior • Guard
Will be a team captain this year ... Has played in 67 games over the past three seasons, scoring 200 points and earning 70 rebounds ... Scored a career-high 13 points versus Whitman on Jan. 14, 2011 ... Hit a shot from 33 feet as time expired in a 58-57 win over Pacific on Feb. 5, 2011 ... Two-time team MVP at Port Townsend HS ... Majoring in Anthropology with a minor in Psychology ... Studied abroad in Malta during the summer of 2012 ... Daughter of Scott and Jennifer Wilson. Year GP GS 2009-10 25 1 2010-11 23 0 2011-12 19 0 Career 67 1
FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-3FGA Pct. FTM-FTA Pct. Reb. 27-95 .284 8-39 .205 11-20 .550 30 23-69 .333 10-34 .294 7-12 .583 20 21-94 .223 11-51 .216 11-22 .500 20 71-258 .275 29-124 .233 29-54 .537 70
Jo Johnston
Missoula, Mont. (Florence-Carlton HS) 6’1” • Senior • Center • Junior Eligibility
Asst. 14 17 8 39
Pts. 73 63 64 200
Avg. 2.9 2.7 3.4 3.0
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Came to Willamette to play volleyball, but joins WU’s basketball team this year ... Appeared in 18 matches (15 starts) for the Bearcat volleyball team in 2009 ... Earned a .281 hitting percentage and 71 kills that year ... Also competed in volleyball in 2010 ... Played four years of basketball and volleyball at Florence-Carlton HS ... Majoring in Environmental Science with a minor in Geography ... Has senior academic standing ... Parents are Mike and Bernice Johnston.
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As a player, Assistant Coach Courtney Cremer led Stayton High School (Ore.) to the 4A State Championship in 2007.
Alexa Beeson Portland, Ore. (Lincoln HS) 5’8” • Junior • Guard
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Played in 23 games last season after appearing in 19 games as a freshman ... Scored a career-high 10 points versus Concordia (Ore.) on Nov. 18, 2011 ... Played basketball for four years at Lincoln HS ... Team captain as a senior ... Majoring in Exercise Science with a minor in Spanish at WU ... Daughter of Steven and Robin Beeson. Year GP GS FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-3FGA Pct. FTM-FTA Pct. Reb. Asst. Pts. 2010-11 19 0 3-22 .136 0-3 .000 1-3 .333 14 4 7 2011-12 23 2 23-75 .307 0-5 .000 20-35 .571 31 7 66 Career 42 2 26-97 .268 0-8 .000 21-38 .553 45 11 73
Rebecca josephson Fair Oaks, Calif. (Del Campo HS) 5’9” • Junior • Guard
Avg. 0.4 2.9 1.7
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Saw action in 17 games last year, including 11 starts ... Reached double figures six times ... Scored a career-high 14 points against William Jessup on Dec. 8, 2011 and against Pacific on Jan. 6, 2012 ... Team MVP at Del Campo High School ... First Team All-League ... Chemistry major (Biochemistry track) ... Parents are Kurt and Denise Josephson. Year GP GS FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-3FGA Pct. FTM-FTA Pct. Reb. Asst. Pts. 2010-11 11 0 2-16 .125 0-3 .000 1-2 .500 13 1 5 2011-12 17 11 42-118 .356 4-28 .143 29-41 .707 58 17 117 Career 28 11 44-134 .328 4-31 .129 30-43 .697 71 18 122
MacKenzie Lamson Portland, Ore. (Lincoln HS) 5’9” • Junior • Forward
Avg. 0.5 6.9 4.3
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Is Willamette’s top returning scorer at 8.1 points per game ... Set a career-high with 17 points against Concordia (Ore.) on Nov. 18, 2011, and Montreat on Nov. 24, 2011 ... First Team All-League as a senior at Lincoln HS ... Majoring in Studio Art with a minor in Rhetoric and Media Studies ... Daughter of Brian and Janet Lamson. Year GP GS 2010-11 21 2 2011-12 19 6 Career 40 8
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FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-3FGA Pct. FTM-FTA Pct. Reb. Asst. Pts. 46-131 .351 5-19 .263 13-31 .452 43 18 111 61-181 .337 8-47 .170 23-39 .590 50 8 153 107-312 .343 13-66 .197 36-70 .514 93 26 264
Bearcat JUNIORs
Avg. 5.3 8.1 6.6
Julia Brand
Kaneohe, Hawaii (Punahou School) 5’10” • Sophomore • Forward
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Played in all 25 games last year ... Set a career high and led all scorers with 20 points in 23 minutes against Pacific on Feb. 4, 2012 ... She is undecided regarding her major ... Daughter of David and Yumiko Lum. Year GP GS FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-3FGA Pct. FTM-FTA Pct. Reb. Asst. Pts. Avg. 2011-12 25 0 38-99 .384 0-1 .000 42-67 .627 90 11 118 4.7
Jojo delong
Santa Clarita, Calif. (Canyon HS) 5’4” • Sophomore • Guard
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Led Willamette in minutes played (741) last season while starting all 25 games at point guard ... Inspirational Player of the Year at Canyon HS ... Majoring in Anthropology ... Parents are Dave and Lisa DeLong. Year GP GS FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-3FGA Pct. FTM-FTA Pct. Reb. Asst. Pts. Avg. 2011-12 25 25 49-171 .287 19-88 .216 12-16 .750 69 61 129 5.2
Katie Kalugin Woodburn, Ore. (Woodburn HS) 5’8” • Sophomore • Forward
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Played in 24 games last year ... Earned eight points and six rebounds against Lewis & Clark on Feb. 9, 2012 ... Four-time All-League selection at Woodburn HS ... Majoring in Politics ... Daughter of Vicky Molodyh. Year GP GS FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-3FGA Pct. FTM-FTA Pct. Reb. Asst. Pts. Avg. 2011-12 24 0 24-78 .308 0-0 .000 18-35 .514 39 4 66 2.8
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Daena Mau
Aiea, Hawaii (Punahou School) 5’7” • Sophomore • Guard
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Has played in 23 games ... Scored six points against Whitman on Jan. 21, 2012 ... Teammate of Julia Brand at Punahou ... Majoring in Biology and minor in Religious Studies ... Parents are Dale and Faye Mau. Year GP GS FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-3FGA Pct. FTM-FTA Pct. Reb. Asst. Pts. Avg. 2011-12 23 0 10-37 .270 7-25 .280 4-6 .667 16 3 31 1.3
arianah musser Seattle, Wash. (The Bush School) 5’9” • Sophomore • Guard
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Will battle for playing time this year ... H.M. All-League in basketball at The Bush School ... Also competed in track and field for two seasons ... Has not chosen a major ... Parents are Peter and Tamara Musser.
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Bearcat Soph omores
Ali Babij
Ontario, Ore. (Ontario HS/Colorado College) 5’10” • Freshman • Forward
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Will help the Bearcats in the post this season ... Is a sophomore academically ... Is majoring in Psychology ... Parents are Roman and Jill Babij ... Brother is former WU men’s basketball player Nick Babij.
Bella Fox
Port Townsend, Wash. (Port Townsend HS) 5’11” • Freshman • Center
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Four-year player at Port Townsend HS ... Also participated in dance ... Class salutatorian ... Majoring in Exercise Science ... Daughter of Kathy Fox and Vernon Garrison.
Sophomores & Freshmen B EARCAT FRESHMEN
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WILLAMETTE YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS Year 1970-71 1971-72 1972-73* 1973-74 1974-75* 1975-76 1976-77 1977-78 1978-79** 1979-80** 1980-81 1981-82 1982-83** 1983-84** 1984-85** 1985-86* 1986-87** 1987-88 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 1994-95**
Overall
Conf.^ Head Coach
N/A N/A Records not available N/A 8-3 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 11-4 N/A N/A 15-7 6-2 19-9 8-3 8-18 N/A 15-14 6-4 13-11 8-2 15-11 6-2 22-8 9-2 20-7 10-0 14-11 8-2 10-17 4-6 3-21 1-11 10-17 2-10 14-12 4-8 8-17 2-10 12-13 5-7 16-10 8-4 22-6 10-2
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Fran Howard Fran Howard Fran Howard Fran Howard Fran Howard Fran Howard Fran Howard Fran Howard Fran Howard Fran Howard Fran Howard Fran Howard Cheryl K. Brown Cheryl K. Brown Cheryl K. Brown Cheryl K. Brown Cheryl K. Brown Cheryl K. Brown Cheryl K. Brown Marigay Schopp# Cheryl K. Brown Cheryl K. Brown Cheryl K. Brown Cheryl K. Brown Paula Petrie
Year
Overall
1995-96* 19-8 1996-97 14-11 1997-98 13-11 1998-99 14-11 1999-00 13-12 2000-01 17-8 2001-02 11-14 2002-03 8-17 2003-04 4-21 2004-05 8-17 2005-06 5-19 2006-07 5-20 2007-08 5-20 2008-09 4-18 2009-10 4-21 2010-11 3-20 2011-12 1-24 Total 384-481
Conf.^ Head Coach 13-1 11-5 10-8 10-8 6-10 12-4 6-10 2-14 0-16 5-11 0-16 3-13 3-13 3-13 2-14 2-14 0-16 204-238
Paula Petrie Paula Petrie Paula Petrie Paula Petrie Paula Petrie Paula Petrie Paula Petrie Tom Steers Tom Steers Tom Steers Bruce Henderson Bruce Henderson Bruce Henderson Bruce Henderson% Anne Lapray Anne Lapray Anne Lapray
* Won conference title ** Tied for conference title # Schopp was head coach while Brown was on sabbatical % Sara (Brooks) Elcano served as interim head coach following Bruce Henderson’s death on Dec. 8, 2008 ^ Northwest Conference (NWC) since 1998-99. Northwest Conference of Independent Colleges (NCIC) from 1984-85 through 1997-98. Women’s Conference of Independent Colleges from 1970-71 through 1983-84.
Willamette Bearcats
Willamette Sports Medicine
Shane Wibel, ATC Erin Scharer, ATC Ken Smith, ATC Head Athletic Trainer Asst. Athletic Trainer Asst. Athletic Trainer
Dylan Borden, ATC Dr. Daniel Schweigert Dr. David Thorsett PT Northwest WU Team Physician WU Team Physician
The Willamette University sports medicine program provides medical support to our varsity athletes. Athletic trainers focus on two components: service and education. Service includes the evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries suffered by our athletes. It also involves referrals to medical personnel when athletes become injured or ill. The education component is designed for any student interested in athletic training or other medical fields to gain valuable experience working in a clinical setting.
Students achieve experience by covering practices and games, and by working in the treatment centers where they help Willamette’s certified athletic trainers with rehabilitation of injuries. Our athletic training staff works closely with our team physicians from Silverton Hospital, the physical therapist from PT Northwest and the staff at the Bisohop Wellness Center on the WU campus to provide care for our varsity athletes. For information call: (503) 370-6672
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2011-12 Statistics
HALL OF FAME MEMBERS
Overall Record: 1-24 Northwest Conference: 0-16 (9th Place) Home: 1-10
Away: 0-12
Neutral: 0-2
Name GP GS FG Pct K. Westerman 25 25 93-222 .419 M. Lamson 19 6 61-181 .337 Jojo DeLong 25 25 49-171 .287 Maya McFaddin 25 25 44-150 .293 Dora Rabih 25 22 48-146 .329 Julia Brand 25 0 38-99 .384 R. Josephson 17 11 42-118 .356 K. Nordlien 19 0 35-95 .368 Katie Kalugin 24 0 24-78 .308 Alexa Beeson 23 2 23-75 .307 Sophie Wilson 19 0 21-94 .223 B. Faehnrich 20 9 15-46 .326 Daena Mau 23 0 10-37 .270 Teah Williams 1 0 0-0 .000 Erin Petersen 1 0 0-0 .000 Willamette Opponents
3FG Pct 0-1 .000 8-47 .170 19-88 .216 11-37 .297 4-29 .138 0-1 .000 4-28 .143 1-8 .125 0-0 .000 0-5 .000 11-51 .216 1-10 .100 7-25 .280 0-0 .000 0-0 .000
FT 52-93 23-39 12-16 23-41 19-32 42-67 29-41 27-34 18-35 20-35 11-22 8-12 4-6 0-0 0-0
Pct Reb Avg AS TO BL ST .559 196 7.8 36 64 15 29 .590 50 2.6 8 57 12 17 .750 69 2.8 61 92 2 30 .561 77 3.1 17 33 0 12 .594 97 3.9 31 49 3 23 .627 90 3.6 11 40 3 15 .707 58 3.4 17 34 6 24 .794 75 3.9 7 25 3 17 .514 39 1.6 4 34 2 11 .571 31 1.3 7 30 0 8 .500 20 1.1 8 25 3 15 .667 30 1.5 9 32 0 6 .667 16 0.7 3 19 0 5 .000 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Pts Avg 238 9.5 153 8.1 129 5.2 122 4.9 119 4.8 118 4.7 117 6.9 98 5.2 66 2.8 66 2.9 64 3.4 39 2.0 31 1.3 0 0.0 0 0.0
25 25 503-1512 .333 66-330 .200 288-473 .609 978 39.1 219 544 49 212 1360 54.4 25 25 642-1496 .429 115-329 .350 456-635 .718 1079 43.2 366 454 59 263 1855 74.2
Coaches Fran Howard Inducted: 1994
Athletes Holly Brown ‘76 Inducted: 1997 Ruth (Yocom) Carkin ‘39 Inducted: 2000 June (Brasted) Chipman ‘40 Inducted: 1995 Mary (Watkins) Cronin ‘68 Inducted: 1994 Lynne (Crosett) Flynn ‘76 Inducted: 1992 Carri (Martin) Greg ‘77 Inducted: 1995
Deadball Rebounds: Willamette 87 (82-5); Opponents 83 (73-10)
Brenda Hansen-Coats ‘81 Inducted: 1993
2011-12 RESULTS
Jenny Joseph ‘97 Inducted: 2009
Date Nov. 18 Nov. 24 Nov. 25 Nov. 26 Dec. 2 Dec. 3 Dec. 8 Dec. 10 Dec. 18 Dec. 19 Dec. 21 Jan. 6 Jan. 7 Jan. 13 Jan. 14 Jan. 20 Jan. 21 Jan. 27 Jan. 28 Feb. 3 Feb. 4 Feb. 9 Feb. 11 Feb. 17 Feb. 18
Opponent Concordia (Ore.) Montreat vs NW Christian vs Johnson & Wales Pacific Lutheran* Puget Sound* William Jessup at Oregon Tech at Calif. Lutheran at Occidental at Chapman Pacific (Ore.)* at Linfield* at George Fox* at Lewis & Clark* Whitworth* Whitman* at Puget Sound* at Pacific Lutheran* Linfield* at Pacific (Ore.)* Lewis & Clark* George Fox* at Whitman* at Whitworth*
Result Overall 70-65 L 0-1 78-61 L 0-2 74-58 L 0-3 85-75 L 0-4 60-54 L 0-5 76-60 L 0-6 78-59 W 1-6 77-57 L 1-7 62-46 L 1-8 64-49 L 1-9 75-51 L 1-10 72-52 L 1-11 78-61 L 1-12 95-34 L 1-13 71-28 L 1-14 88-46 L 1-15 66-49 L 1-16 70-51 L 1-17 71-52 L 1-18 69-55 L 1-19 80-64 L 1-20 77-58 L 1-21 73-38 L 1-22 75-51 L 1-23 90-67 L 1-24
NWC Att 165 85 118 33 0-1 250 0-2 225 65 895 168 183 137 0-3 115 0-4 150 0-5 476 0-6 121 0-7 225 0-8 110 0-9 231 0-10 550 0-11 225 0-12 200 0-13 240 0-14 530 0-15 500 0-16 450
High Points High Rebounds Lamson 17 McFaddin 9 Lamson 17 Westermann 6 Lamson 16 Westermann 14 Westermann 20 Westermann11 Westermann 6 Lamson 12 Westermann 14 DeLong 6 Nordlien 17 Nordlien 13 Josephson 10 Nordlien 7 Nordlien 10 DeLong 10 Westermann 11 Josephson 11 Rabih 5 Westermann 14 Westermann 10 DeLong 13 Brand 12 Josephson 14 Josephson 8 McFaddin 8 Westermann 9 Rabih 7 Rabih 8 Westermann 7 Westermann 10 Rabih 7 Brand 11 Rabih 9 Westermann 15 Westermann 7 McFaddin 10 Westermann 16 Westermann 14 Westermann 8 Brand 20 Rabih 6 Westermann 6 Rabih 14 Lamson 6 Kalugin 6 Westermann 16 Westermann12 Westermann 21 Westermann11 Westermann 13 Westermann 7
* Northwest Conference Home games in Bold Face
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2011-12 S tatistics
Dorothy “Dotty” Moore ‘41 Inducted: 1991 Margaret “Mea” (Frantz) Neal ‘94 Inducted: 2005 Carla Piluso ‘77 Inducted: 2001 Tracy Thom ‘88 Inducted: 2007
Teams 1985-86 Bearcats Inducted: 2009
Jenny Joseph ‘97
women’s basketball INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Career Scoring
1,309 Jenny Joseph (106 gms.)......... 1993-97 1,208 Kelly Sorenson (93)................... 1997-01 1,156 Kathy Wiese-Marshall (95)......... 1990-94 1,146 Amy Ulrey (103)........................ 1992-96 1,123 Alex Zennan (95)...................... 2007-11
Scoring Average
14.35 Kirstin Anderson (703/49 gms.).. 1997-99 13.55 Molly Fillion (637/47)................ 2007-09 12.99 Kelly Sorenson (1208/93)......... 1997-01
Field Goals Made
549 Jenny Joseph (106 games)....... 1993-97 459 Kathy Wiese-Marshall (95 gms.).. 1990-94 451 Natalie Marth (105 games)....... 1983-87
Steals Per Game (Cont.)
Steals Per Game
Season
Blocked Shots
2.44 Trina Salazar (122/50)................ 1995-97 1.91 Carolyn Leary (103/54).............. 1993-95
Scoring
458 Vanessa Wyfells......................... 2004-05 442 Jenny Joseph............................ 1995-96 404 Kelly Sorenson........................... 2000-01
Scoring Average
19.1 Vanessa Wyfells ........................ 2004-05 18.4 Kelly Sorenson........................... 2000-01 16.4 Jenny Joseph............................ 1995-96
Field Goals Made
Field Goals Attempted
189 Jenny Joseph............................ 1995-96 173 Vanessa Wyfells......................... 2004-05 169 Brenda Hansen.......................... 1979-80
Field Goal Percentage
401 Brenda Hansen.......................... 1979-80 348 Tracy Thom................................ 1987-88 340 Kathy Wiese-Marshall............... 1992-93
1,071 Kathy Wiese-Marshall (95 gms.).1990-94 1,058 Alex Zennan (95)...................... 2007-11 1,043 Natalie Marth (105).................. 1983-87 .563 Jenny Joseph (549 of 976)........ 1993-97 .538 Saran Patillo (245 of 455).......... 1992-95 .525 Kirstin Anderson (268 of 510)... 1997-99
3-Point Field Goals Made
174 Alex Zennan (95 gms.).............. 2007-11 174 Amy Ulrey (103).......................... 1992-96 164 Kelly Sorenson (93).................... 1997-01
3-Point Field Goals Attempted
527 Alex Zennan (95 gms.).............. 2007-11 471 Amy Ulrey (103).......................... 1992-96 439 Kelly Sorenson (93).................... 1997-01
3-Point Field Goal Percentage
.433 Robyn Rieger (145 of 335)......... 1990-94 .400 Stacey Kruger (20 of 50)............ 1993-97 .391 Lea Bush (9 of 23)...................... 1988-90
Field Goals Attempted
Field Goal Percentage
.742 Vanessa Wyfells......................... 2004-05 .579 Jenny Joseph............................ 1994-95 .563 Jenny Joseph............................ 1995-96
3-Point FGs Made
69 63 54
Amy Ulrey................................... 1995-96 Amy Ulrey................................... 1994-95 Kelly Sorenson........................... 2000-01
3-Point FGs Attempted
183 Amy Ulrey ................................. 1995-96 178 Amy Ulrey................................... 1994-95 133 Kelly Sorenson........................... 2000-01
3-Point FG Percentage
Free Throws Made
.493 Robyn Rieger............................. 1990-91 .471 Katie Edmonds.......................... 1996-97 .457 Robyn Rieger............................. 1993-94
Free Throws Attempted
85 85 84
214 Tracy Sanguras (95 gms.).......... 1989-93 211 Jenny Joseph (106)................... 1993-97 201 Alex Zennan (95)...................... 2007-011 430 372 284 279
Jenny Joseph (106 gms.).......... 1993-97 Tracy Sanguras (95)................... 1989-93 Christine Suess (75)................... 1983-86 Alex Zennan (95)........................ 2007-11
Free Throw Percentage
.779 Lea Bush (53 of 68).................... 1988-90 .776 Kathy Wiese-Marshall (156 of 201).1990-94 .749 Traci Shepard (134 of 179)........ 1993-97
Rebounds
695 Jenny Joseph (106 games)....... 1993-97 599 Tracy Sanguras (95 games)....... 1989-93 594 Donna Kalama (87 games)........ 1984-88
Rebounds Per Game
9.92 Molly Fillion (466/47 gms.)........ 2007-09 8.84 Heather Ludwig (433/49).......... 1999-01 8.73 Kirstin Anderson (428/49)......... 1997-99
Assists
518 KayLyn Charriere (101 gms.)..... 1995-99 417 Natalie Marth (105).................... 1983-87 302 Tara Johnson (99)...................... 1987-91
Assists Per Game
5.13 KayLyn Charriere (518/101 gms.).1995-99 4.09 Carolyn Leary (221/54).............. 1993-95 3.97 Natalie Marth (417/105)............ 1983-87
Steals
265 Kelly Sorenson (93 gms.)........... 1997-01 179 Robyn Rieger (102).................... 1990-94 168 Natalie Marth (105).................... 1983-87
Steals Per Game
2.85 Kelly Sorenson (265/93 gms.)... 1997-01
Free Throws Made
Kirstin Anderson........................ 1997-98 Molly Fillion............................... 2008-09 Christine Suess.......................... 1985-86
Free Throws Attempted
144 132 131 130
Jenny Joseph............................ 1995-96 Jenny Joseph............................ 1996-97 Molly Fillion............................... 2008-09 Alex Zennan............................... 2010-11
Free Throw Percentage
.891 Kathy Wiese-Marshall............... 1991-92 .871 Kelly Sorenson........................... 2000-01 .829 Wenchi Liu................................. 2001-02
Rebounds
270 Donna Kalama........................... 1987-88 262 Janet Holland............................ 1984-85 241 Molly Fillion .............................. 2007-08
Rebounds Per Game
10.2 Molly Fillion............................... 2008-09 10.0 Donna Kalama........................... 1987-88 9.6 Molly Fillion .............................. 2007-08
Assists 163 134 130 130
KayLyn Charriere....................... 1998-99 Natalie Marth............................. 1984-85 Carolyn Leary............................. 1994-95 KayLyn Charriere....................... 1997-98
Assists Per Game
6.5 KayLyn Charriere....................... 1998-99 5.4 KayLyn Charriere....................... 1997-98 4.9 Sharon Gaver............................. 1983-84
Steals
86 84 78
Kelly Sorenson........................... 2000-01 Barbara Canda.......................... 1979-80 Kelly Sorenson........................... 1999-00
4.2 Barbara Canda.......................... 1979-80 3.9 Kelly Sorenson........................... 2000-01 3.6 Brenda Hansen . ....................... 1979-80 89 78 73
Zoe Pearson............................... 1984-85 Jenny Joseph............................ 1996-97 Jenny Joseph............................ 1995-96
Game Scoring
35 32 32
Tyan Sanderson vs. L&C..............2/5/00 Kelly Sorenson vs. CND............11/29/97 Kelly Sorenson vs. E. Oregon....12/9/00
Field Goals Made 14 13 13 13 13
Tyan Sanderson vs. L&C..............2/5/00 Brenda Hansen vs. GFU...............2/8/80 Jenny Joseph vs. GFU...............1/27/96 Jenny Joseph vs. Pac. Luth.......1/14/97 Kelly Sorenson vs. CND...........11/29/97
Field Goals Attempted
27 24 23 23 23
Brenda Hansen vs. S. Oregon..12/19/78 Brenda Hansen vs. GFU...............2/8/80 Alex Zennan vs. Linfield................1/9/10 Kelly Sorenson vs. Whitworth....1/27/01 Barbara Canda vs. GFU...............2/8/80
3-Point FGs Made 7 7 7 6 6 6
Alex Zennan vs. Linfield...............1/9/10 Amy Ulrey vs. Eastern Oregon....1/3/95 Kelly Sorenson vs. H. Payne....11/24/00 Alex Zennan vs. Pacific................1/7/11 Alex Zennan vs. Whitworth..........2/6/09 Amy Ulrey vs. Northwest.........11/18/94
3-Point FGs Attempted 16 15 13 13 13
Alex Zennan vs. Linfield...............1/9/10 Amy Ulrey vs. Eastern Oregon....1/3/95 Alex Zennan vs. Linfield...............1/8/11 Amy Ulrey vs. Linfield.................1/16/96 Kelly Sorenson vs. Whitworth....1/22/99
Free Throws Made 12 12 11
Kappy Klocksieben vs. GFU......1/10/92 Heather Ludwig vs. Linfield.........2/3/01 Kirstin Anderson vs. L&C.............1/9/98 Kasey Sorenson vs. Whitworth....2/1/02 Molly Fillion vs. NMHU............11/22/08
Free Throws Attempted 19 17 16 16
Tracy Sanguras vs. Pac. Luth.....12/1/90 Molly Fillion vs. NMHU............11/22/08 Shayna Glynn vs. Acad. of Art... 11/27/10 Kirstin Anderson vs. L&C.............1/9/98
Rebounds 20 19 19
Molly Fillion vs. Haverford.......11/17/07 Molly Fillion vs. Corban...........11/27/07 Molly Fillion vs. Concordia......12/29/08
Assists 12 12 11 11 11
Sharon Gaver vs. George Fox...12/4/84 KayLyn Charriere vs. UCSC......12/19/98 Sharon Gaver vs. E. Oregon........3/3/84 Natalie Marth vs. George Fox...2/28/83 KayLyn Charriere vs. Seattle........1/8/99
Steals
11 9 8
Kelly Sorenson vs. Concordia...11/29/00 Kelly Sorenson vs. Puget Sound...2/8/98 Lisa Lum vs. Pac. Lutheran.......12/14/85 Lori Ross vs. Western Baptist....11/29/88 Traci Shepard vs. GFU.............11/22/94 Amy Ulrey vs. Lewis & Clark........1/7/95 Trina Salazar vs. Lewis & Clark....1/20/96
Blocked Shots 10 9 8
Zoe Pearson vs. Warner Pac......2/26/85 Jenny Joseph vs Paci. Luth........1/14/97 Zoe Pearson vs. Pacific..............2/21/85
TEAM Records
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The First University in the West Willamette’s curriculum and collaborative learning environment allow you to explore a wide variety of subjects that are critical to helping you navigate the world around you.
and collaborative learning environment for their students. They engage in scholarly research and publication, but they are also fundamentally committed to teaching and serving as mentors and advisors.
Whether working one-on-one with a professor, studying abroad, pursuing innovative research, interning with a business or nonprofit, or leading a campus organization, you can hone your creativity, global perspective and critical thinking for a lifetime of success.
Since 1990, ten Willamette faculty members have been named Oregon Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation. They have been honored among the most outstanding undergraduate instructors in the country for excelling in teaching and positively influencing the lives and careers of their students.
Willamette professors contribute a wide range of expertise to create a dynamic
Why Willamette? NCAA and Northwest Conference competition Supportive coaching staff and team environment 25% of students are intercollegiate athletes 24% of students are multicultural Quality academics with highly engaged professors Student-faculty ratio of 10:1 Average class size of 14 50% of students study abroad 68% of students complete 1 or more internships Career development program
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WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY
With an average class size of 14 and a student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1, Willamette provides a personal classroom experience where professors get to know you well, making it easy to find individualized help or ask questions. The life of the Willamette student is active, thought-provoking and focused on community — in the classroom and out. More than 100 student organizations, in addition to numerous athletic, leadership and service opportunities, help you develop your character in addition to your intellect — and have fun, too. Our students are engaged in communities locally and around the world. About 50% earn study abroad credit before they graduate, and 68% of students complete at least one internship while at Willamette. Academics come first at Willamette, but you still have time to compete. Our athletes, both formal and informal, have an enthusiastic network of supporters. Willamette’s NCAA Division III athletics program includes 10 men’s and 10 women’s sports and about 25% of students are DIII student-athletes. Our alumni say their time at Willamette was life-changing, and they credit their education with providing them the expertise they needed for a successful career and life — whether they went on to a job, prestigious graduate program, national fellowship or public service.
Salem, Oregon
Located in the heart of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, the university is situated ideally to access all the benefits of the Pacific Northwest. Gorgeous forests, rivers, mountains and ocean beaches nearby. A relaxed and creative culture. Vibrant arts and music scenes. And, coffee shops on almost every block. Willamette University is in the heart of downtown Salem, Oregon’s capital, a community that is large enough to provide plenty of entertainment, yet personal enough that you’ll usually run into someone you know. When you want to enjoy some of Oregon’s attractions outside Salem, it’s not hard to find a university organized trip or an informal group of friends to join you — whether you plan to snowboard on Mount Hood, catch a concert in Portland or build a bonfire at the coast.
SALEM, OREGON
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CONE FIELD HOUSE Cone Field House/Gordie James Court is the home of the WU women’s basketball, men’s basketball and volleyball teams. The arena holds 2,500 fans, with plenty of seating on each side of the court. The court was redone and named after former men’s basketball coach Gordie James in 2010 with the new Bearcat logo added at center court. The WU basketball court is connected to the Lestle J. Sparks Center. The Sparks Center includes the Fitness Center, which is available for use by the basketball teams. The Currey Classroom in the Sparks Center is a great location for team meetings and to evaluate player performances on video. Other facilities at WU include Sparks Field, where the men’s and women’s soccer teams play, McCulloch Stadium for football and track and field, John Lewis Field for baseball, the WU Natatorium for swimming, plus the WU Tennis Courts and the WU Softball Field. The Bearcats host cross country meets in Bush’s Pasture Park, the rowing teams practice on the Willamette River, and golfers practice at both Illahe Country Club and Creekside Golf Club.
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ATHLETIC Facilities
GORDIE JAMES COURT The court at Cone Field House is named after retired Willamette men’s basketball Head Coach Gordie James. In 22 seasons at WU, from 1987-88 until 2008-09, James achieved a 357-230 (.608) record, and directed the Bearcats to the 1992-93 NAIA Division II National Championship. He also earned a 340-129 (.725) record in 22 years at the high school level, giving him a combined record of 697-359 (.660). The refurbished court was dedicated on Nov. 20, 2010.
The nine private colleges and universities in Oregon and Washington that form the Northwest Conference are building a reputation as one of the top NCAA Division III leagues in the nation. The NWC is nationally competitive in a broad spectrum of sports. Formed in 1926, the NWC is 84 years old and is one of the oldest conferences in the western United States. The NWC’s current members in Oregon are Willamette, George Fox, Linfield, Lewis and Clark, and Pacific. Members located in Washington are Pacific Lutheran, Puget Sound, Whitman and Whitworth. Charter members included Willamette, the College of Idaho, Linfield, Pacific and Puget Sound. Albany College was added in 1931, remained for seven years, and then returned in 1949 as Lewis & Clark College. Pacific Lutheran joined in 1965 and was followed by Whitworth in 1970. The College of Idaho withdrew from the conference in 1978. Whitworth dropped out in 1984 and returned in 1988. Menlo joined in 2006 as a member in football only and dropped out in 2009. The NWC originally sponsored athletic competition for men’s sports only, but joined forces with the Women’s Conference of Independent Colleges in 1984 to form the Northwest Conference of Independent Colleges. The name was shortened back to the original Northwest Conference in 1998.
NCAA Division III is where the true student-athlete studies and competes. The National Collegiate Athletic Association is the main governing body of collegiate sports, dividing levels of classification into three divisions. D3 institutions are largely regarded as leading academic institutions and do not offer athletic scholarships. Still, athletics in D3 is highly competitive. There are over 136,000 athletes at over 430 D3 colleges and universities and each one is studying to earn a valuable degree in preparation for the workplace while playing the sport that he or she loves. For D3 athletes, sports have been an integral part of our lives since our youth. From elementary school through high school, sports have complemented our educational experience.And as college looms, we want to continue playing the sport we love while receiving an education from a first-rate college. A D3 school is that fit.
Also in 1998, all nine NWC members shifted affiliation from the NAIA to the NCAA. Members knew the move would foster equity, sportsmanship and a genuine concern for all student-athletes.
NO RTHWEST CONFERENCE & THE NCAA
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Coaching Staff Baseball
Aaron Swick Men’s Basketball
About Willamette
Location.................................................Salem, Oregon Founded................................................................1842 Enrollment........... 2,027 Undergraduate; 2,827 Overall Nickname........................................................ Bearcats Colors....................................... Cardinal and Old Gold National Affiliation............................. NCAA Division III Conference.................... Northwest Conference (NWC) Field (Capacity)..................................Sparks Field (500)
administration
Dean of Campus Life...................... Dr. David Douglass Faculty Athletic Rep...........................Dr. Kelley Strawn Associate Athletic Director.......................Judy Gordon Facilities/Operations Manager................. Rob Passage Head Athletic Trainer........................Shane Wibel, ATC Assistant Athletic Trainer................... Erin Scharer, ATC Assistant Athletic Trainer......................Ken Smith, ATC Athletics Comm. Director.................. Robert McKinney Administrative Assistant......................... Leslie Berning
contact
Athletics Comm. Phone.........................(503) 370-6110 Athletics Comm. E-mail........rmckinne@willamette.edu Athletics Department Phone.................(503) 370-6420 Athletics Department FAX.....................(503) 370-6379
FOLLOW
Athletics Web Site.......... www.willamette.edu/athletics Facebook.............................facebook.com/wubearcats Twitter.......................................................@wubearcats
Kip Ioane
Women’s Basketball
Peg Swadener Cross Country / Track & Field
Matt McGuirk Football
Glen Fowles Men’s & Women’s Golf
Noah Horstman Men’s & Women’s Rowing
Ryan Miller Men’s Soccer
Lloyd Fobi Women’s Soccer
Hillary Arthur Softball
Damian Wiliams Men’s & Women’s Swimming
Leslie Shevlin Men’s Tennis
Rick Wood Women’s Tennis
Becky Roberts Volleyball
Tom Shoji
Dr. Stephen Thorsett
Willamette University President Dr. Stephen Thorsett became the 25th president of Willamette University and professor of physics in Willamette’s College of Liberal Arts on July 1, 2011. Thorsett served previously as the dean of the Division of Physical and Biological Sciences at University of California, Santa Cruz. He joined UC-Santa Cruz as an associate professor of astronomy and astrophysics in 1999. He was appointed to professor of astronomy and astrophysics and chair of the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics in 2003.
David Rigsby
Willamette University Director of Athletics David Rigsby is in his second year as director of athletics at Willamette University. He previously served in several positions in the campus life division, most recently as associate dean of campus life. Rigsby was a member of the baseball team at WU for two years before his career was shortened by an arm injury. He earned a B.A. degree from Willamette in 2000 with a major in Chemistry, and later added an M.S. from Duquesne University.
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A dministration and Staff
Juniors
2012-13 SCHEDULE Nov. 9
Lower Columbia (Exhib)
Salem, OR
7 p.m.
Nov. 15
at Concordia (Ore.)
Portland, OR
7 p.m.
Nov. 17 Nov. 18
Bon Appetit Tournament Corban UC-Santa Cruz
Portland, OR Portland, OR
1 p.m. 1 p.m.
Nov. 23 Nov. 24
Capital City Classic Western Oregon Corban/New Hope
Salem, OR Salem, OR
12 p.m. 12/5 p.m.
Dec. 1
at Pacific*
Forest Grove, OR
6 p.m.
Dec. 2
Lewis-Clark State
Salem, OR
4:30 p.m.
Dec. 6
at New Hope Christian
Eugene, OR
7 p.m.
Dec. 8
Montana State-Northern
Salem, OR
7 p.m.
Dec. 28
William Jessup
Salem, OR
7 p.m.
Jan. 4
at Puget Sound*
Tacoma, WA
6 p.m.
Jan. 5
George Fox*
Salem, OR
6 p.m.
Jan. 11
Lewis & Clark*
Salem, OR
6 p.m.
Jan. 12
at Pacific Lutheran*
Tacoma, WA
6 p.m.
Jan. 18
at Whitworth*
Spokane, WA
6 p.m.
Jan. 19
at Whitman*
Walla Walla, WA
6 p.m.
Jan. 22
Linfield*
Salem, OR
6 p.m.
Jan. 25
Pacific*
Salem, OR
6 p.m.
Feb. 1
at George Fox*
Newberg, OR
6 p.m.
Feb. 2
Puget Sound*
Salem, OR
6 p.m.
Feb. 8
Pacific Lutheran*
Salem, OR
6 p.m.
Feb. 9
at Lewis & Clark*
Portland, OR
6 p.m..
Feb. 15
Whitman*
Salem, OR
6 p.m.
Feb. 16
Whitworth*#
Salem, OR
4 p.m.
Feb. 19
at Linfield*
McMinnville, OR
6 p.m.
* Northwest Conference game # Senior Day
department of athletics willamette.edu/athletics
ASSISTANT COACHES