WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 2018-19

WOMEN’SBASKETBALL 1 WOMEN’SBASKETBALL 1 CRUSADEROATH The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) developed a Student-Athlete Oath for the 2009-2010 academic and athletic year. The oath outlines the expectations accepted by all UMHB Student-Athletes and also details the pride those student- athletes feel to be a part of Cru Athletics. Student-athletes began using the oath for the first time in the fall of 2009 and it became a prominent and permanent part of the UMHB Student- Athlete experience. The Cru Student-Athlete Oath is listed below:

The Crusader Oath As Crusader Student-Athletes we pledge to: Pursue excellence in the classroom and in competition; Support our fellow student-athletes and other members of the Crusader student body; Be fair, open, and honest; holding ourselves to highest standards of sportsmanship and integrity; Be positive role models within our community; Glorify Christ through our actions and abilities; Honor and embrace the privilege of wearing Purple, White, and Gold. Wherever we go and forever, we represent the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Go CRU!

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Table of Contents UMHB Quick Facts

Student-Athlete Oath...... 2 Location...... Belton, Texas Contents & Quick Facts...... 3 Enrollment...... 3,300 Head Coach Mark Morefield...... 4 Founded...... 1845 Assistant Coach...... 5 Nickname...... The Cru 2018-19 UMHB Roster...... 6 Colors...... Purple, Gold & White Cru Returners...... 7 President...... Dr. Randy O’Rear Cru Newcomers...... 12 Director of Athletics...... Randy Mann UMHB Sports Medicine...... 16 Athletics Phone...... (254) 295-4618 2017-18 Stats...... 17 UMHB Administration...... 18 Head Coach...... Mark Morefield This is UMHB...... 19 Alma Mater...... Valparaiso ‘98 2018-19 UMHB Schedule...... Back UMHB Record...... 56-25 (4th Yr) Overall Record...... Same Assistant Coach...... Niya Johnson Credits Lettermen Ret./Lost...... 8/9 The 2018-19 UMHB Women’s Basketball Program is a Starters Ret./Lost...... 3/2 publication of the UMHB Sports Information Office. 2016-17 Record...... 23-5 (14-3 ASC) Photos provided by the Sports Information Depart- Stadium...... Mayborn Campus Center ment Capacity...... 2,500

Sports Information...... Jon Wallin You can follow the UMHB Women’s Basketball Team SID Phone...... (254) 295-4611 on the Internet all season long. Visit www.cruath- SID Fax...... (254) 295-4274 letics.com and follow our social media accounts. SID Address...... UMHB Box 8363 ...... 900 College Street ...... Belton, TX 76513

...... Sarah Harborth, Asst...... (254) 295-5585 ...... (254) 295-4274 ...... UMHB Box 8010 ...... 900 College Street ...... Belton, TX 76513 CruSports @CruWomensHoops @CruSports @CruSports

WOMEN’SBASKETBALL 3 WOMEN’SBASKETBALL 3 COACHMOREFIELD Mark Morefield became the ninth head coach in UMHB women’s basket- ball history in April of 2015. He joined the Cru after a long and successful stint as a Division I men’s basketball assistant coach. Morefield guided the Cru women to a 15-11 record and a berth in the ASC Championship Tournament in his first season at the helm. He followed with an 18-9 cam- paign and another ASC Tournament berth. The Cru women finished 23-5 in 2017-18 to set a new school Division III era record for wins in a season. UMHB won the ASC West Division for just the second time in program history, was ranked in every NCAA Regional Ranking of the season and cracked the WBCA Top 25 for the first time in the history of the program. Morefield is 58-25 in three seasons in Belton and the Cru women earned top two seeds in the ASC Tournament in three consecutive seasons for the first time in program history under his direction.

Morefield spent eight seasons as an assistant coach on Scott Drew’s staff at Baylor University. The Bears advanced to two NCAA Tournaments during his tenure, including an appearance in the Elite Eight in 2010. Morefield also coached three future NBA players at Baylor, with two of those going in the first round of the NBA draft. He was twice named one of Rivals.com’s Top 25 recruiters and helped recruit six Top 20 national recruiting classes over a ten-year span. With the Bears, Morefield served as the team’s recruiting coordinator, oversaw the offense, supervised individual workouts and scouting. More- field moved to Baylor after spending five years as an assistant coach at Valparaiso University under Homer and Scott Drew. The Crusaders posted four 20-win seasons in that time and made three NCAA Tournaments appearances. He spent four years as a student assistant at Valparaiso and the Crusaders recorded at least 20 wins in each of those seasons, made three NCAA Tournament appearances and advanced to the Sweet 16 in 2008. Morefield has one year of professional experience as an assistant coach with the Texas Legends of the NBDL and was also a draft consultant for the NBA’s New Orleans Hornets in 2012. He has coached a pair of professional teams in international competition in the off-season and has also coached two Athletes in Action teams on international tours.

Morefield spent the 2014-15 season as the boys’ basketball coach at Vanguard College Preparatory School in Waco. He led the Vikings to a 26-5 record and the TAPPS Sweet 16. He also served as girls’ basketball coach at Texas Christian Academy in Waco for one year and also works with a developmental basketball program in Waco. Morefield is a 1998 graduate of Valparaiso University. He is married to Danika, the daughter of Baylor Women’s Basketball Associate Head Coach Bill Brock. The couple has two sons, Harrison and Ryan.

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NIYA JOHNON Niya Johnson joined the UMHB women’s basketball coaching staff in Au- gust of 2017 after a standout playing career at Baylor University and in the professional ranks. Johnson was a four-year All-Big XII selection as the Lady Bears’ starting point guard and she earned All-American honors as a senior. She played for four Big XII Champions and four NCAA Tournament qualifiers at Baylor. Johnson finished her career as the conference’s all-time leader in assists and she also led the league in assists and assist-to-turnover ratio. Johnson set a Baylor single-game record with 16 assists against Oklahoma. She also played one season of professional basketball in Switzerland after closing out her Baylor career.

Johnson graduated from Baylor University in May of 2016 with a degree in Health and Kinesiology. She is a native of Gainesville, Florida

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2018-19 UMHB WOMEN’S BASKETBALL ROSTER No. Name Pos. Ht. Cl.-Exp. Hometown (Previous School) 1 Madison McCoy G 5-10 So.-TR Navarre, Fla. (Valor Christian/ETBU) 2 Tashyra Banks P 5-11 Jr.-2L Navasota, Texas (Navasota) 4 Hannah Holt G 5-9 Jr.-1L Lumberton, Texas (Lumberton/ETBU) 5 Tatum Sorrels G 5-6 Fr.-HS Midlothian, Texas (Midlothian) 10 Bethany McLeod G 5-9 Fr.-HS Liberty Hill, Texas (Liberty Hill) 11 Lauren Jury F 5-6 So.-TR Cedar Park, Texas (Westwood/HSU) 12 Addison Floyd G 5-5 So.-1L Liberty Hill, Texas (Marble Falls Christian) 13 Katie Gear F 5-9 Fr.-HS Fort Worth, Texas (Southwest Christian) 14 Alexia Martin G 5-7 Fr.-HS Lancaster, Texas (Bishop Dunne) 21 Kendall Rollins G 6-0 Jr.-2L Fulshear, Texas (Tompkins) 22 Brooke Elliott G 5-10 So.-1L Georgetown, Texas (Georgetown) 23 Michela Brantley G 5-6 Jr.-TR McKinney, Texas (Frisco Heritage/OK Wesleyan) 24 Alicia Blackwell G 5-7 Jr.-2L McKinney, Texas (Prestonwood Christian) 25 Rebekah Nolte G 5-4 Fr.-HS Gatesville, Texas (Gatesville) 30 A’Lexiss Benton G 5-6 Fr.-HS Lantana, Texas (Guyer) 32 Cristina Balderrama C 5-10 Fr.-HS Cedar Hill, Texas (Midlothian) 33 Kylie Buchanan F 5-7 Fr.-HS Thorndale, Texas (Thorndale) 34 Allaira Jones C 6-0 Fr.-HS Gatesville, Texas (Gatesville) 35 Kandyce Shepard C 6-2 So.-TR Round Rock, Texas (Westwood/Incarnate Word) 40 Kasey Jo Hinton F 5-10 Fr.-HS College Station, Texas (College Station) 41 Carly Campbell G 5-4 Fr.-HS Hewitt, Texas (Lorena) 45 Aubrie Elliott F 5-10 Sr.-1L Midland, Texas (Midland/Howard College) 55 D’Ashiah Williams C 6-6 Jr.-TR Austin, Texas (McNeil/Temple College) Ashley Caldwell P 6-0 Sr.-1L Houston, Texas (Cy-Falls/Blinn JC) Darci Finnigan G 5-7 Jr.-TR Mission Bay, New Zealand (St. Kentigern/Northeastern JC) Kiara McElroy G 5-6 Jr.-TR Houston, Texas (Cy-Falls/Northeastern JC)

Head Coach: Mark Morefield Assistant Coach: Niya Johnson Volunteer Assistant Coaches: Jonelle Smith, Kendra Wynn

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ASHLEY CALDWELL SENIOR • POST • 6-0 • HOUSTON, TEXAS 2017-18: Played in 21 games … led the Cru with 60 blocks … added 31 points and 90 boards … had a season-high six blocks against Southwestern (Dec. 10) and Concordia Texas (Jan. 20).

Ashley is a business major at UMHB. She participated in basketball and track at Cypress Falls High School where she was an academic all-conference selection and earned her team’s Leadership Award. Ashley is the daughter of Edith Caldwell. Season G FG FGA 3PT ATT FT FTA REB AVG A S PTS AVG 2017-18 21 14 53 0 2 3 13 90 4.3 10 11 31 1.5

AUBRIE ELLIOTT SENIOR • FORWARD • 5-10 • MIDLAND, TEXAS #45 2017-18: Played in all 28 games for the Cru … totaled 226 points and 124 boards … scored a season-high 23 points at Sul Ross State (Feb. 15) … added 16 assists and 15 steals.

Aubrie is studying biology at UMHB and wants to be a veterinarian. She played basket- ball and softball at Midland High School, where she earned three varsity letters in both sports. Aubrie was a three-time all-district selection in basketball, District Defensive MVP and all-state honoree. She also earned all-district honors in softball and academic all-state awards in both sports. Aubrie was also a member of the Spanish National Hon- or Society, active in her youth group and was a referee for Upwards Basketball. Aubrie is the daughter of John and Elaine Elliott. Season G FG FGA 3PT ATT FT FTA REB AVG A S PTS AVG 2017-18 28 85 184 23 57 33 40 124 4.4 16 15 226 8.1

WOMEN’SBASKETBALL 7 WOMEN’SBASKETBALL 7 CRURETURNERS TASHYRA BANKS JUNIOR • POST • 5-11 • NAVASOTA, TEXAS #2 2017-18: Sat out the season. 2016-17: Played in 25 games for the Cru … totaled 123 points with 45 field goals and 33 free throws … added 89 rebounds for a 3.6 rebounds per game average … recorded eight assists, one block and 12 steals … scored a sea- son-high 18 points against Louisiana College (Dec. 17).

Tashyra is a business management major at UMHB. She participated in volleyball, bas- ketball and track and field at Navasota High School, where she was a three-time all-dis- trict selection, two-time all-region honoree and earned all-state honors her senior year. Tashyra was also an academic all-state honoree and participated in FCA Future. She is the daughter of Stacy Hester. Season G FG FGA 3PT ATT FT FTA REB AVG A S PTS AVG 2016-17 25 45 103 0 0 33 49 89 3.6 8 12 123 4.9

ALICIA BLACKWELL JUNIOR • GUARD • 5-7 • MCKINNEY, TEXAS #24 2017-18: ASC Second Team All-West Division … ASC All-Defensive Team … started in all 28 games … averaged 10.3 points per game … recorded 211 boards and 50 steals … added 129 assists … had seven double-doubles… recorded triple-double at Ozarks (Dec. 14). 2016-17: ASC All-Freshman Team … played in all 27 games … totaled 160 points for a 5.9 points per game average … made 61 field goals and 14 three-pointers … added 108 rebounds … ranked second on the team with 79 defensive boards … recorded 31 assists and 28 steals … scored a season-high 17 points against LeTourneau (Jan. 7) … brought down 10 boards against Belhaven (Dec. 3).

Alicia is studying chemistry at UMHB with the career goal of becoming a forensic sci- entist. She played basketball at Prestonwood Christian Academy where she helped her team to a state championship. Alicia was also named to the all-tournament team and was an all-state selection. She participated in National Honor Society with academic all-state honors three consecutive seasons. Alicia is the daughter of Twayne and Pamela Blackwell. Season G FG FGA 3PT ATT FT FTA REB AVG A S PTS AVG 2016-17 27 61 139 14 46 24 38 108 4.0 31 28 160 5.9 2017-18 28 105 246 22 66 57 68 211 7.5 129 50 289 10.3 Totals 55 166 385 36 112 81 106 319 5.8 160 78 449 8.2 8 WOMEN’SBASKETBALL 8 WOMEN’SBASKETBALL CRURETURNERS HANNAH HOLT JUNIOR • GUARD • 5-9 • LUMBERTON, TEXAS #4 2017-18: ASC All-Conference Team … First Team All-West Division … West Division All-Defensive Team … averaged 18.6 points per game with 522 total points … brought down 156 boards … added 63 assists and a team-leading 57 steals … scored sea- son-high 35 points against Texas Lutheran (Nov. 16) … put up double-digit point totals in 25 games … had six double-doubles.

Hannah is a marketing major at UMHB and hopes to become a financial advisor. She played basketball, soccer and track at Lumberton High School, where she was a three- time all-district selection and graduated with recommended honors. Hannah played her first year of collegiate basketball at East Texas Baptist University where she was named ASC East Freshman of the Year, ASC All-Freshman Team and Second Team All- East Division. Hannah is the daughter of Tim and Kari Holt.

Season G FG FGA 3PT ATT FT FTA REB AVG A S PTS AVG 2017-18 28 179 393 20 76 144 190 156 5.6 63 57 522 18.6

KENDALL ROLLINS JUNIOR • 6-0 • GUARD • FULSHEAR, TEXAS #21 2017-18: ASC West Division Player of the Year … ASC All-Conference Team … First Team All-West Division … D3Hoops.com Third Team All-South Region … averaged 15.6 points per game with 436 total points … added 193 boards for a 6.9 average … recorded 40 steals, 40 assists and eight blocks … scored a season-high 29 points at LeTourneau … recorded seven double-doubles. 2016-17: ASC West Division Freshman of the Year … All-Freshman Team … averaged 9.1 points per contest … added 110 boards, 24 assists and 34 steals … scored a season-high 21 points against Concordia Texas (Feb. 4) … re- corded first collegiate double-double against Sul Ross State (Feb. 9).

Kendall is a business management major at UMHB. She was an all-state, all-region and all-district basketball player at Tompkins High School, where she also participated in volleyball and track. Kendall was also an academic all-state selection and participated in National Charity League, National Honor Society, Republican Club, Senior Women and served as Senior Class Treasurer. Kendall is the daughter of Keith and Sarah Rollins. Season G FG FGA 3PT ATT FT FTA REB AVG A S PTS AVG 2016-17 26 90 221 11 40 45 60 110 4.2 24 34 236 9.1 2017-18 28 157 404 39 118 83 114 193 6.9 40 40 436 15.6 Totals 54 247 625 50 158 128 174 303 5.6 64 74 672 12.4

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BROOKE ELLIOTT SOPHOMORE • GUARD • 5-10 • GEORGETOWN, TEXAS #22 2017-18: ASC All-Freshman Team … totaled 73 points, 55 boards, 43 assists and 16 steals … shot .865 from the free throw line.

Brooke is studying business at UMHB. She participated in basketball and track at George- town High School, where she was team MVP, team captain and an all-region honoree. Brooke is the daughter of Tim and Lynn Elliott. Season G FG FGA 3PT ATT FT FTA REB AVG A S PTS AVG 2017-18 28 19 86 3 23 32 37 55 2.0 43 16 73 2.6

ADDISON FLOYD SOPHOMORE • GUARD • 5-5 • LIBERTY HILL, TEXAS #12 2017-18: Played in 20 contests … scored 38 points with a season-high eight against Sul Ross State (Jan. 27) … added 14 boards, 12 assists and 10 steals.

Addison is studying exercise physiology at UMHB with the career goal of going into cardiac rehab. She participated in basketball, volleyball and track at Faith Academy of Marble Falls where she was a three-time all-district selection, two-time basketball District MVP, two-time all-state honoree, basketball all-state tournament team and all- state honoree in track. Addison was also an all-state selection in basketball and track, member of the National Honor Society and vice president of Student Council. She is the daughter of Jerrod and Ginger Floyd. Season G FG FGA 3PT ATT FT FTA REB AVG A S PTS AVG 2017-18 20 11 24 4 9 12 18 14 0.7 12 10 38 1.9

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MICHELA BRANTLEY JUNIOR • GUARD • 5-6 • MCKINNEY, TEXAS #23 Michela is a pre-PA major at UMHB. She was an academic all-district basketball player at Heritage High School. Michela opened her collegiate career at Oklahoma Wesleyan and is the daughter of Michael and Mitzy Brantley.

DARCI FINNIGAN JUNIOR • GUARD • 5-7 • MISSION BAY, NEW ZEALAND Darci is studying accounting at UMHB. She played basketball, waterpolo and netball at Saint Kentigern, where she was named Most Improved Player, MVP and Top Sports- woman of the Year. Darci also played collegiate basketball at College of the Sequoias and Northeastern Junior College. She is the daughter of Brett and Jacqui Finnigan.

KIARA MCELROY JUNIOR • GUARD • 5-6 • HOUSTON, TEXAS Kiara is studying physical therapy at UMHB. She was an all-district basketball player at Cy-Falls High School, where she was also named All-Defensive Team. Kiara also partici- pated in Young Life and FCA. She played two years of collegiate basketball at Northeast- ern Junior College and is the daughter of Adanna McElroy.

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D’ASHIAH WILLIAMS JUNIOR • CENTER • 6-6 • AUSTIN, TEXAS #55 D’Ashiah is studying sports administration at UMHB. She was an all-district basketball player at McNeil High School, where she helped her team to a district championship. D’Ashiah was also named MVP and Offensive MVP. She played two years of collegiate basketball at Temple College. D’Ashiah is the daughter of Natalie Humphries.

LAUREN JURY SOPHOMORE • FORWARD • 5-6 • CEDAR PARK, TEXAS #11 Lauren is a pre-physical therapy major at UMHB. She was an academic all-state basket- ball player at Westwood High School. Lauren played one year of collegiate basketball at Hardin-Simmons. She is the daughter of Larry Jury and Jacqueline Jury.

MADISON MCCOY SOPHOMORE • GUARD • 5-10 • HIGHLANDS RANCH, COLO. #1 Madison is studying psychology at UMHB with the career goal of becoming a college coach or a counselor. She as a two-time all-state basketball player at Valor Christian School, where she also played soccer. Madison was also named First Team All-Confer- ence, First Team All-South Metro, and was ranked second in the state for three-point shooting average. Madison also earned the Douglas County Woman of Excellence in Academics award and Leadership and Character award. She played one year of colle- giate basketball at East Texas Baptist University and is the daughter of Tanya Millette and Chris McCoy.

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KANDYCE SHEPARD SOPHOMORE • CENTER • 6-2 • ROUND ROCK, TEXAS #35 Kandyce is studying criminal justice at UMHB with the career goal of becoming a crime scene investigator or homicide detective. She was an all-district basketball player at Westwood High School, where she was also named to the Central Texas High School Girls All-Star Team. Kandyce was also a McDonald’s All-Star Nominee. She played one year of collegiate basketball at Incarnate Word and is the daughter of Afrikia Shepard.

CRISTINA BALDERRAMA FRESHMAN • CENTER • 5-10 • CEDAR HILL, TEXAS #32 Cristina is studying nursing at UMHB. Balderrama participated in basketball and track at Midlothian High School where she was named Defensive Player of the Year and re- bound leader for two years. Cristina was also a member of the choir. She is the daughter of Gina Balderrama.

A’LEXISS BENTON FRESHMAN • GUARD • 5-6 • LANTANA, TEXAS #30 A’Lexiss is studying sports management at UMHB. She was an all-area and all-district basketball player at Guyer High School, where she also participated in PALs. A’Lexiss is the daughter of Pat and Kelly Benton.

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KYLIE BUCHANAN FRESHMAN • FORWARD • 5-7 • THORNDALE, TEXAS #33 Kylie is studying nursing at UMHB. She participated in basketball, volleyball, track and cross country at Thorndale High School, where she was named Newcomer of the Year, Offensive MVP, District MVP, All-Region, All-Centex and All-State in basketball. Kylie was also a volleyball all-district recipient and earned academic all-state honors in both bas- ketball and volleyball. Kylie also participated in Fellowship of Christian Athletes and One Act Play. She is the daughter of Jerome and Randa Buchanan.

CARLY CAMPBELL FRESHMAN • GUARD • 5-4 • HEWITT, TEXAS # 41 Carly is an exercise and sport science major at UMHB. She participated in basketball, cheer, cross country, and track and field at Lorena High School. Carly was a three-time cheer all-American, three-time all-state basketball recipient, two time TGCA All-Star Basketball team member and two-time Super Centex selection. Carly was also a two- time state-qualifier in pole vault and two-time regional-qualifier in discus. She was also a member of National Honor Society, Student Council, Peer Assistance and Leadership. She is the daughter of Charlie and Kelley Campbell.

KATIE GEAR FRESHMAN • FORWARD • 5-9 • FORT WORTH, TEXAS #13 Katie is majoring in Christian studies at UMHB with the career goal of becoming a Bible teacher and basketball coach. She participated in basketball, volleyball, track and soft- ball at Southwest Christian School, where she earned 12 varsity letters. Katie earned all- state honors in volleyball, basketball and track during her high school career. She was also a top ten finalist for Texas Christian Athlete of the Year in 2018. Katie is the daughter of Wade and Kathy Gear.

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KASEY JO HINTON FRESHMAN • FORWARD • 5-10 • COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS #40 Kasey is a pre-physical therapy major at UMHB. She played basketball at College Station High School, where she was a three-time all-district award winner. Kasey was also a member of FFA and NHS. She is the daughter of Elizabeth Hinton.

ALLAIRA JONES FRESHMAN • CENTER • 6-0 • GATESVILLE, TEXAS #34 Allaira is studying criminal justice at UMHB with the career goal of becoming a state trooper. She was an all-state basketball player at Gatesville High School, where she was also named all-district, all-region, Player of the Year, District MVP and Defensive MVP. Allaira was also a four-time academic all-state honoree. She is the daughter of Amanda Jones.

ALEXIA MARTIN FRESHMAN • GUARD • 5-7 • LANCASTER, TEXAS #14 Alexia is studying business marketing at UMHB with the career goal of working in the Nike marketing department. She participated in basketball and track at Bishop Dunne Catholic School, where she was named First Team All-District. Alexia also participated in Student Council, FCA and AAA. She is the daughter of AJ and Sheretta Martin.

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BETHANY MCLEOD FRESHMAN • GUARD • 5-9 • LIBERTY HILL, TEXAS #10 Bethany is studying mathematics at UMHB with the career goal of becoming a math teacher and coach. She participated in basketball, volleyball and track and field at Lib- erty Hill High School, where she an all-district selection and team captain for her bas- ketball team. Bethany was also named MVP of the track team. She participated in HOSA, Spanish Club, FCA and NHS. Bethany is the daughter of Clifton and Evelyn McLeod.

REBEKAH NOLTE FRESHMAN • GUARD • 5-4 • GATESVILLE, TEXAS #25 Rebekah is studying exercise physiology with the career goal of becoming a person- al trainer. She was a three-time all-district basketball player at Gatesville High School where she also earned all-region honors two seasons and was named District MVP. Re- bekah also participated in National Honor Society, Yearbook and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She is the daughter of Joe and Sharon Nolte.

TATUM SORRELS FRESHMAN • GUARD • 5-6 • MIDLOTHIAN, TEXAS #5 Tatum is studying business marketing at UMHB with the career goal of becoming a real estate agent. She participated in basketball and softball at Midlothian High School, where she earned all-district honors, MVP, Offensive Player of the Year and Best Free Throw Shooter. Tatum also participated in National Honor Society, Student Council, FC- CLA, ASL Club and FCA. She is the daughter of Jeff & Karen Sorrels.

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TEAM PHYSICIANS

DR. GEORGE BARTELS DR. BILL HAMILTON

UMHB ATHLETIC TRAINERS

DARYL HAUSAM JERRY PATE

EMILY PATRICK CHRISTINA RICKETTS STEPHEN TWILLEAGER

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Date Opponent Result Date Opponent Result Nov. 16 Texas Lutheran W 91-73 Jan. 4 Louisiana College W 79-67 Nov. 20 at Incarnate Word L 58-76 Jan. 6 Belhaven W 76-61 Nov. 25 at Schreiner W 87-54 Jan. 11 at Hardin-Simmons W 88-79 Nov. 28 at Texas Lutheran W 78-71 Jan. 13 at McMurry L 63-68 Nov. 30 at LeTourneau W 85-53 Jan. 20 Concordia Texas W 78-68 Dec. 2 at East Texas Baptist L 56-66 Jan. 25 Howard Payne W 72-66 Dec. 7 at UT Dallas W 61-54 Jan. 27 Sul Ross State W 90-68 Dec. 10 Southwestern W 68-50 Feb. 1 McMurry W 94-77 Dec. 14 at Ozarks W 83-59 Feb. 3 Hardin-Simmons W 79-57 Dec. 16 at UT Tyler W 71-61 Feb. 10 at Concorida Texas L 55-61 Dec. 18 Schreiner W 85-58 Feb. 15 at Sul Ross State W 96-51 Dec. 19 at Southwestern W 60-56 Feb. 17 at Howard Payne W 82-62 Dec. 30 at Texas Wesleyan W 81-77 Feb. 22 vs. Louisiana College W 81-71 Feb. 23 vs. Concordia Texas W 79-51 Feb. 24 vs. East Texas Baptist L 70-71

STATISTICS ## Player GP-GS Min FG-A 3FG-A FT-A OR DR Tot Avg PF FO A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg 01 Meghan Turner 28-28 772 48-175 31-97 12-18 15 47 62 2.2 35 0 124 65 2 25 139 5.0 04 Hannah Holt 28-28 788 179-393 20-76 144-190 60 96 156 5.6 46 1 63 67 2 57 522 18.6 05 Remi Williams 12-0 29 5-9 1-3 4-5 2 3 5 0.4 5 0 4 5 0 2 15 1.3 10 Sage Sparks 13-0 56 5-16 4-12 1-2 3 4 7 0.5 2 0 6 8 2 0 15 1.2 21 Kendall Rollins 28-28 723 157-404 39-118 83-114 56 137 193 6.9 68 0 40 82 8 40 436 15.6 22 Brooke Elliott 28-2 408 19-86 3-23 32-37 17 38 55 2.0 26 0 43 30 1 16 73 2.6 23 Hailey Celsur 27-0 240 20-66 6-21 8-14 14 29 43 1.6 18 0 12 14 1 16 54 2.0 25 Addison Floyd 20-0 182 11-24 4-9 12-18 7 7 14 0.7 12 0 12 9 0 10 38 1.9 30 Allison Powell 7-0 100 11-32 1-5 3-6 10 9 19 2.7 15 1 10 12 1 3 26 3.7 32 Ashley Caldwell 21-2 322 14-53 0-2 3-13 27 63 90 4.3 51 0 10 15 60 11 31 1.5 44 Kelsey Van Pelt 18-0 137 26-74 16-50 8-8 7 13 20 1.1 4 0 4 7 0 3 76 4.2 45 Aubrie Elliott 28-0 476 85-184 23-57 33-40 56 68 124 4.4 52 1 16 21 2 15 226 8.1

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DR. RANDY O’REAR, UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT

Randy O’Rear became the 22nd president of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor when he assumed the office on June 1, 2009. O’Rear was named President and CEO of the university in a unanimous decision by the school’s Board of Trustees in September 2008. Dr. O’Rear is the first of president of UMHB who is also an alumnus of the university. He graduated from UMHB with a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 1988 and earned an MBA from UMHB in 1997. O’Rear earned a doctoral degree in Higher Education from Baylor University in 2004.

O’Rear has served at UMHB since 1988, most recently as executive vice president and chief operating officer. For more than 18 years, O’Rear has been actively involved in fundraising for the university. Under his leadership, gifts and grants dramatically increased, numerous endowed scholarships were established and major capital projects were completed, including the construction of the Parker Academic Center, the Mayborn Campus Center and the new Meyer Christian Studies Center.

O’Rear has also strong ties to the UMHB athletic department. He was also a two-year letterman for the UMHB baseball program as a right-handed pitcher. O’Rear held the school record for wins in a season for five years before that mark was broken in 1992. He also spent one year as a student assistant coach and two years as a full-time assistant coach for the Cru baseball team.

Originally from Waco, O’Rear is a graduate of Robinson High School. He and his wife, Julie, have three children, Ryan, Taylor and Reed. They live in Belton and are members of First Baptist Church, Belton, where O’Rear serves as deacon.

RANDY MANN, VICE PRESIDENT FOR ATHLETICS

Randy Mann was promoted to Vice President for Athletics in May of 2012 after serving as full- time Associate Athletic Director for four years. He spent the previous eight years serving as head men’s golf coach and associate AD. Coach Mann guided the Cru to the American Southwest Conference championship in 2008 and closed out his coaching career by guiding the Cru to the first NCAA Division III National Tournament berth in the program’s history. Mann also led the Cru to ASC championships in 2005 and 2001. The first conference championship was the first conference title in the history of the UMHB men’s golf program. The Crusaders never fin- ished lower than fourth in the ASC Tournament during Mann’s tenure in Belton. The Crusaders also narrowly missed earning the first NCAA Division III National Championship berth in the program’s history in the spring of 2004, although Dillon Gooch qualified as an individual to become the first UMHB men’s golfer to compete in the NCAA Division III National Tournament.

Coach Mann came to UMHB from Temple High School, where he spent the seven years as head coach of the boys and girls golf teams. Coach Mann spent a total of 19 years teaching and coaching in the Temple Independent School District. He took the Temple boys golf team to 4 district titles and 2 district runner-ups finishes in his 7 years as coach. In that same time, Coach Mann took the girls team to 3 district titles and 3 district runner-up finishes. The teams only missed the regional tournament once each during Coach Mann’s tenure.

Randy Mann is a 1980 graduate of Tarleton State University in Stephenville, and he received his master’s degree from Tarleton in 1998. He and his wife, Caroline, have three sons, Mitchell, Michael, and Marshall.

WOMEN’SBASKETBALL 19 WOMEN’SBASKETBALL 19 THISISUMHB ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor was chartered by the Republic of Texas in 1845, making UMHB the oldest institution of higher learning offering continuous education in the state. The University has a projected fall enrollment of over 4,000. The campus student-to-teacher ratio is 17 to 1. Over 60 percent of UMHB’s professors have earned doctorates, and all are committed to quality education. Approximately one-half of the University’s full-time students live on campus.

LOCATION UMHB is located in Belton, a town of 02,000 people in the heart of Central Texas. Belton is on I-35, approximately 150 miles south of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and 60 miles north of Austin.

UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is a unique and energetic institution with an emphasis on Christian education. The Uni- versity now offers bachelor degrees in 40 different majors. Fields of study include: accounting, art, biology, business, chemistry, Christian Ministry, Christian Science, communication, computer studies, criminal justice, economics, education, engineering, English, environmental science, exercise physiology, finance, graphic design, history, international business, journalism, lead- ership, management, marketing, mathematics, music, nursing, performance, physical education, physics, political science, pre-medicine, pre-physical therapy, psychology, public relations, social work, sociology, Spanish, speech and sport management.

Pre-professional programs are included in a variety of the majors listed above. The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor also offers an Honor’s Program and study abroad opportunities.

GRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor has expanded offerings in graduate studies with the University currently offering nine Master’s Degree programs and three Doctorate programs.

UMHB is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, masters and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Individual colleges are also accredited by a variety of agencies. A complete list is available at www.umhb.edu.

COSTS Tuition for the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is $880.00 per semester hour. Room and board costs are approximately $3850 per semester.

FINANCIAL AID The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is one of the most affordable private schools in the Southwest. Approximately 90 percent of its students receive some form of financial assistance.

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20 WOMEN’SBASKETBALL 20 WOMEN’SBASKETBALL 2018-19 SCHEDULE Date Opponent Location Time Nov. 17, 2018 at Birmingham-Southern Birmingham, Ala 4:00 PM Nov. 18, 2018 vs. Oglethorpe Birmingham, Ala 2:00 PM Nov. 20, 2018 Texas Wesleyan Belton, Texas 6:00 PM Nov. 25, 2018 Schreiner Kerrville, Texas 4:00 PM Nov. 27, 2018 Southwestern Belton, Texas 6:00 PM Nov. 29, 2018 East Texas Baptist Belton, Texas 5:30 PM Dec. 1, 2018 LeTourneau Belton, Texas 1:00 PM Dec. 8, 2018 at UT Dallas Richardson, Texas 1:00 PM Dec. 15, 2018 Ozarks Belton, Texas 1:00 PM Dec. 17, 2018 UT Tyler Belton, Texas 5:30 PM Dec. 20, 2018 Schreiner Belton, Texas 6:00 PM Dec. 29, 2018 Austin College Belton, Texas 7:00 PM Jan. 3, 2019 at Belhaven Jackson, Miss. 5:30 PM Jan. 5, 2019 at Louisiana College Pinevilla, La. 1:00 PM Jan. 7, 2019 Thomas More College Belton, Texas 6:00 PM Jan. 10, 2019 Hardin-Simmons Belton, Texas 5:30 PM Jan. 12, 2019 McMurry Belton, Texas 1:00 PM Jan. 19, 2019 at Concordia Texas Austin, Texas 1:00 PM Jan. 24, 2019 at Howard Payne Brownwood, Texas 5:30 PM Jan. 26, 2019 at Sul Ross State Alpine, Texas 1:00 PM Jan. 31, 2019 at McMurry Abilene, Texas 5:30 PM Feb. 2, 2019 at Hardin-Simmons Abilene, Texas 1:00 PM Feb. 9, 2019 Concordia Texas Belton, Texas 1:00 PM Feb. 14, 2019 Sul Ross State Belton, Texas 5:30 PM Feb. 16, 2019 Howard Payne Belton, Texas 1:00 PM

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