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Kimberly Jones Coach, 3rd year

Kimberly Jones has excelled as a player, coach and instructor Kimberly Jones At A Glance throughout her association with . The former touring pro- Coaching Experience fessional draws from her broad 2003-present ...... University of Cincinnati background in her role as head Head Coach ...... Third Season tennis coach at the University of 2000-03 ...... Teaching Pro Cincinnati. Queen City Racquet Club ...... Three Years Jones took over the UC pro- 2002 ...... Walnut Hills H.S. (Cincinnati, Ohio) Bearcat Statf gram in August, 2003. Her first Head Coach ...... One Year two teams have endured ups and 2001 ...... Mt. Notre Dame H.S. (Cincinnati, Ohio) downs and fought throught injuries to compile a 12-31 record. With this year’s five- Head Coach ...... One Year player recruiting class, Jones has established a foundation upon which to build her 1987-89 ...... Langley (Va.) H.S. Bearcat program. Head Coach ...... Three Years Jones was a two-time NCAA All-American at San Diego State in 1977 and 1978. A 1987-89 ...... Great Falls, Va. year later she began an eight-year playing career on the Women's Tennis Association Private Coach ...... Three Years Tour. Among her accomplishments on the WTA, Jones captured the U.S. National Indoor Championship in 1983, defeating three top-10 ranked players en route to the Playing Experience title. She was also a member of the U.S. Open Final Eight Club which honors players who 1979-87 ...... Women’s Tennis Association reach the final eight of the U.S. Open during their careers. 1983-85 ...... World Team Tennis Jones was ranked as high as No. 25 in the world. She played in the U.S. Open seven 1977-79 ...... San Diego State times, made five appearances at Wimbledon and three at each of the French and Austrailian Opens, competing against , , , , , Hana Mandlikova and other top five-rated players of the era. She served as vice president of the WTA in 1984-85 and served on the Association's board for four years. Kirby Doran Jones also played three seasons of World Team Tennis (1983-85). She left the tour in 1987 to become a mother and a private tennis coach in Great Student Assistant Coach Falls, Va., and served as tennis coach at Langley High in Northern Virginia for three seasons. She also continued to After missing last season due to injury, Kirby Doran play competitively and was has remained with the UC tennis team as a student ranked No. 1 in the USTA Mid- assistant coach, helping plan practices and team travel. Atlantic Region’s women’s open As a freshman, Doran went 2-7 in limited singles division in 1990-91. play and earned 10 appearances in dual doubles Jones moved to Cincinnati matches. in 2000 and became a teaching She is a graduate of The Columbus Academy, posting a 98-13 career record, setting professional at the Queen City the school record for wins. Doran was 30-5 as a senior and was 30-5. She was named Racquet Club. She returned to first team all-conference twice and lettered four times in tennis and track and twice in coaching by serving as head basketball. Doran qualified for the state meet twice in track and was all-conference in coach at Mt. Notre Dame High in basketball as a sophomore. 2001 and Walnut Hills High in 2002. Jones is a graduate of the exclusive U.S. Tennis Association's High Performance Coaching Program. Her brother, Kelly Jones, coaches professional tennis players. She is the mother of three children, Steven (19), Kerri (18) and Lindsay (13).

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 2005-062005-06 OutlookOutlook

New Conference and Courts Bring Excitement to UC Five New Players Join Successful Returners

The word that bests describes the efitted from last year’s in- 2005-06 season for the Cincinnati ten- The Bearcats lost three suc- juries giving her more nis team is “new.” The Bearcats will be cessful seniors from last playing time. The lefty entering a new conference, the BIG year’s team, but still return saw action in 15 dual EAST, playing in the new UC Tennis Cen- over half of the singles wins matches and will bolster from 2004-05. ter, and welcoming five new faces to the the top half of the lineup. team. Returning Player ...... Wins After 10 years in Conference USA, UC Jill Klauck ...... 16 Newcomers joins the BIG EAST Conference, which has Lindsay Willeford ...... 4 UC’s freshmen class is sent six singles players and five doubles Hannah Hinton ...... 2 the most talented in many Madison Reasoner ...... 2 teams to the NCAA Championships in the TOTAL...... 24 years and three or four last five years. could find themselves in As part of the completion of the Rich- Lost Player ...... Wins the starting lineup. ard E. Lindner Varsity Village, the Bearcats Samantha Liu...... 9 Elizabeth Young won Julie Klauck ...... 7 will christen the UC Tennis Center in the Cristina Reyes...... 5 four district titles for Knox- spring. The six-court outdoor complex TOTAL...... 21 ville (TN) Catholic H.S. and will mark the first on-campus tennis fa- owned a 48-4 career cilities for UC in seven years. record. She has been Third-year head coach Kimberly Jones Returners ranked in the top 100 of will welcome her largest freshman class The lone senior on the squad is Jill the USTA Southern Region this year, as five newcomers will join the Klauck, who will be playing without her for the last four years. Bearcats to replace the successful class sister, Julie, for the first time in her career. Andrea Phillips won of 2005. She has led UC in singles wins in each of four league singles titles 2005-06 Outlook All of these happenings will help mark her previous three years and is on the for Castro Valley (CA) H.S. the beginning of a new era in Cincinnati brink of entering UC’s career top 10 in and earned over 100 wins. Tennis. singles wins. Klauck should play in the She went undefeated and top half of the lineup, as well as contrib- did not lose a set in her first uting in doubles. three years. Junior Hannah Hinton led Jenny Rowen finished Hannah Hinton the Bearcats in dual wins as second in the state of Ar- a freshman before missing kansas as a freshman and much of last season due to sophomore before spend- injury. A healthy comeback ing the last two years at the John cinnati-native Jennifer Kelly earned all- will be key to UC’s success Newcombe Tennis Academy. conference honors at Lakota West H.S. as she will compete for the Carling Arundel is a three-time state top singles spot and is the champion in the state of Georgia and Cin- Bearcats’ most ac- complished doubles player. UC’s other junior, Madison Reasoner, joined the team last year after transfer- ring from IUPUI. She will figure into the competition for the No. 5 or 6 spots and will play doubles. Sophomore Lind- say Willeford has im- proved greatly in the Jill Klauck off-season and ben- UC Tennis Center

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 2005-062005-06 VeteransVeterans

Hannah Hinton 5-9 • Jr. • Gainesville, Fla. • Bucholz H.S.

2004-05 (Sophomore): High School: Two-time all-state selection at • Missed entire fall due to injury. Buchholz High School ... named all-area and • Finished 2-10 in dual singles, playing be- team MVP four times ... 48-6 career singles tween No. 2 and No. 4. record ... led team to second place state fin- • Went 5-8 in doubles, including a 5-5 mark ish as a freshman and third as a sophomore in the No. 1 spot. ... lettered four times each in tennis and bas- ketball ... hoops team went 102-16 in her 2003-04 (Freshman): career, finishing in the top four in the state • Team-best 13 wins in dual matches, mostly twice ... member of National and Spanish at the No. 3 spot. Honor Societies. • Won all her singles and doubles matches in Getting to Know the C-USA Tourney. Personal: Born Dec. 3, 1984 in Gainesville, Hannah Hinton • 23-11 at No. 1 doubles with Lyndsey Fla. … daughter of Don and Suzanna Hinton Molony, the fourth-best single-season doubles ... undecided on major. Favorite Tennis Players: ...... and wins total in UC history...... Lindsey Davenport • Won eight of last 12 singles matches and 17 total singles wins was second on the team. Favorite TV show: ...... Law and Order

Favorite Non-Sports Movie: ...... Crash

Favorite Sports Movie: ...... Coach Carter

Favorite Non-tennis sport: ...... Basketball

Favorite actor: ...... Denzel Washington

Favorite Actress:...... Angelina Jolie

Dream Job: ...... working on Wall Street

2005-06 Bearcats If I wasn’t playing tennis at UC, I would be: ... in ...... Florida playing basketball.

When I get an hour of free time I : ...... sleep.

One word that describes me: ...... easy-going

10 years from now I will be: . living in ...... with a family.

The best advice I have received is: .laugh often; ...... it’s good for you.

Favorite Quote: “Fate determines who walks into Career Statistics your life. You decide who you let stay, who you let Year Singles Dual 1 2 3 4 5 6 Doubles Dual 1 2 3 Comb. walk away and who you refuse to let walk out.” 2003-04 17-16 13-9 — 1-2 11-7 1-0 — — 23-11 15-7 15-7 — — 40-27 2004-05 2-10 2-10 — 1-4 0-2 1-4 — — 5-8 5-8 5-5 0-3 — 7-18 ...... — Unknown Totals 19-26 15-19 — 2-6 11-9 2-4 — — 28-19 20-15 20-12 0-3 — 47-45

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 2005-062005-06 VeteransVeterans

Jill Klauck 5-9 • Sr. • , Texas • Robert Cole H.S.

2004-05 (Junior): • Team leader for third-straight year with 16 singles wins, 11 in dual matches. • Second on the team with seven doubles wins, all in dual matches. • Won twice to reach the semifinals of the C2 draw of the N.C. State Wolfpack Invita- tional. • Won six of her first eight dual singles matches. • Won five of her first seven dual doubles Getting to Know matches with sister Julie. Jill Klauck • Went 4-2 in duals against current mem- bers of the BIG EAST. Favorite Tennis Player:...... 2003-04 (Sophomore): Favorite TV show: ...... Desperate Housewives • Team leader for second-straight year with 19 singles wins, 11 in dual matches. Favorite Movie:...... Legally Blonde • Won 13 of her first 14 matches, including a Favorite Sports Team: ...... San Antonio Spurs 10-match . • Went 4-0 at Spartan Cup to win Flight B Favorite Meal: ... Oriental salad from Applebees title. • Earned nine doubles wins, including a 6-4 Favorite singer: ...... Britney Spears record at No. 3. Favorite Non-tennis sport: ...... Basketball High School: Texas state champion and two- 2002-03 (Freshman): time runner-up for Robert Cole High School ... Favorite actor: ...... Reese Witherspoon • Team leader with 21 singles wins, 16 in 60-6 record in four years ... three-time re- dual matches. gional champion ... earned a combined 11 Dream Job: ...... To be Julie's boss • 21 wins surpassed sister Julie for third- letters in tennis, basketball and cross country 2005-06 Bearcats If I wasn’t playing tennis at UC, I would be: ...... most ever by a UC freshman. ... all-state in basketball as a senior after av- .... playing basketball at Texas A&M (Kingsville). • 14-4 in last 18 matches, including a nine- eraging 23.9 points and 10.1 rebounds a game. match winning streak. When I get an hour of free time I : . worry about • Consolation winner at Middle Tennessee Personal: Born , 1984 in Fayetteville, ...... what I should be doing. Invite. N.C. … daughter of John and Charis Klauck One word that describes me: ...... organized • All but one match has been in the fifth or … sister Julie was a member of the UC ten- sixth spot. nis team from 2002-05 ... marketing major. Before a match I: ...... socialize.

10 years from now I will be: ...... living in San ...... Antonio with my family. Career Statistics Year Singles Dual 1 2 3 4 5 6 Doubles Dual 1 2 3 Comb. The best advice I have received is: ...... 2002-03 21-10 16-7 — — — 1-0 12-6 3-1 6-7 5-3 — — 5-3 27-17 ...... Never give up. 2003-04 19-11 11-10 — — — 1-1 7-9 3-0 9-16 5-13 — 0-8 5-5 28-27 2004-05 16-13 11-8 — 4-3 7-5 — — — 7-22 7-14 — 2-10 5-4 23-35 Totals 56-34 38-25 0-0 4-3 7-5 2-1 19-15 6-1 22-45 17-30 0-0 2-18 15-12 78-79

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 2005-062005-06 VeteransVeterans

Madison Reasoner 5-8 • Jr. • Dayton, Ohio • Oakwood H.S.

2004-05 (Sophomore): • Earned a pair of singles wins, both in dual matches. • Also won twice in dual doubles matches. • Won at No. 6 singles and No. 3 doubles in victory over Akron. • Earned doubles victory over Conference USA rival Marquette.

2003-04 (Freshman at IUPUI): Getting to Know • Went 6-6 overall, including Madison Reasoner three dual wins, all at the No. 6 position. Favorite Tennis Players: ...... and • Played in nine doubles ...... matches with three different partners. Favorite TV show: ...... Friends High School: First team all- Favorite Sports Movie: ...... Hoosiers league as a senior at Oakwood Favorite Sports Team: ...... Cincinnati Bengals High School ... named first team all-area twice.

Favorite Meal: ...... Chipotle Personal: Born August 16, 1985 in Hunting- ton Beach, Calif. … daughter of Matt and Favorite singer: ...... Mariah Carey Gretchen Reasoner … pre-business major. Favorite Non-tennis sport: ...... Football Career Statistics Favorite actor: ...... Colin Farrell Year Singles Dual 1 2 3 4 5 6 Doubles Dual 1 2 3 Comb.

2005-06 Bearcats 2003-04* 6-6 3-3 — ————3-32-71-4——1-4 8-13 Dream Job: .. representative for Under Armor to 2004-05 2-17 2-9 — — — — 0-2 2-8 2-18 2-10 — — 2-10 4-35 ...... NFL and NBA teams. UC Totals 2-17 2-9 — — — — 0-2 2-8 2-18 2-10 — — 2-10 4-35 *at IUPUI When I get an hour of free time I : ..... watch TV.

One word that describes me: ...... enthusiastic

Before a match I: ...... listen to music.

10 years from now I will be: ...... married and ...... successful.

The best advice I have received is: .. Never give ...... up and live each day like it’s your last.

Favorite Quote: “What would you attempt to do if .. you knew you could not fail?” — Anonymous

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 2005-062005-06 VeteransVeterans

Lindsay Willeford 5-5 • So. • Denison, Texas • Denison H.S.

2004-05 (Freshman): • Earned four singles wins playing in the bottom half of the lineup. • Recorded UC’s only win at the Wolverine Invitational and reached the backdraw semi- finals at the Wolfpack Invitational. • Played in 15 dual matches in singles and 13 in doubles. • Teamed with Samantha Liu for a pair of wins at the Wolverine Invitational.

Getting to Know High School: First team all-district three Lindsay Willeford times at Denison High School ... district doubles champion twice and singles cham- Favorite Tennis Players: ...... and pion once ... 115-8 combined record in four ...... years at the No. 1 spot ... four-year member of the honor roll ... National Honor Society Favorite TV show: ...... Friends member.

Favorite Sports Movie: .... Remember the Titans Personal: Born Aug. 2, 1986 in Denison Texas Favorite Non-Sports Movie: ...... The Godfather … daughter of Mary and Alan Brown … majoring in psychology. Favorite Sports Team: ...... San Antonio Spurs

Favorite Meal: ...... anything from Taco Cabana

Favorite singer: ...... Natalie Imbruglia Career Statistics Year Singles Dual 1 2 3 4 5 6 Doubles Dual 1 2 3 Comb. 2004-05 4-21 2-13 — — — 0-1 1-8 1-4 3-19 1-12 — 0-6 1-6 7-40 Favorite Non-tennis sport: ...... Basketball Totals 4-21 2-13 — — — 0-1 1-8 1-4 3-19 1-12 — 0-6 1-6 7-40 2005-06 Bearcats Favorite actor: ...... Brad Pitt

If I wasn’t playing tennis at UC, I would be: ...... going to school someplace else.

When I get an hour of free time I : don’t get an ...... hour of free time.

One word that describes me: ...... goofy

Before a match I: ...... try not to hyper-ventilate.

10 years from now I will be: ...... hopefully very ...... successful.

The best advice I have received is: .. Don’t slice.

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 2005-062005-06 NewcomersNewcomers

Carling Arundel 5-11 • Fr. • Marietta, Ga. • Walton H.S.

PRE-CINCINNATI CAREER: PERSONAL: Won three state championships, one Full name is Carling Fay Arundel ... born November 8, 1986 in Calgary, at Marist High playing for Father Kissel Alberta, Canada ... daughter of Pam and Mike Croxton and Mike Arundel ... and two at Walton High playing for has one brother, Casey ... majoring in marketing ... named to honor roll four Roberta Manheim ... named all-county times and volunteered for Habitat for Humanity and St. Vincent DePaul. as a junior ... lettered three times.

Getting to Know Carling Arundel Favorite Tennis Player:...... Scoville Jenkins Favorite Non-tennis sport: ...... Baseball One word that describes me: ...... cerebral ...... Favorite actor: ...... Johnny Depp Before a match I:visualize myself in the perfect state of Favorite TV show: ...... Entourage Favorite actress: ...... Kate Hudson ...... mind and see myself winning. Favorite Sports Movie: ...... The Natural If I wasn’t playing tennis at UC, I would be: ... learning 10 years from now I will be: doing something that I love Favorite Non-Sports Movie: ...... Gladiator ...... how to surf at UC Santa Barbara...... that I could have never imagined 10 years prior. Favorite Sports Team: ...... Braves When I get an hour of free time I : ... recover from the The best advice I have received is: .. real winners give Favorite Meal: ...... Seared Ahi Tuna ...... many hours that are not free...... themselves every opportunity to succeed.

Jennifer Kelly 5-8 • Fr. • Cincinnati, Ohio • Lakota West H.S.

PRE-CINCINNATI CAREER: PERSONAL: Named third-team all-conference in Full name is Jennifer Lauren Kelly ... born December 23, 1986 in Cincin- singles as a senior at Lakota West High, nati, Ohio ... daughter of Mike and Debbie Kelly ... is an only child ... majoring playing for Cori Bletz ... won sectional in finance ... member of National Honor Society and a Red Cross volunteer. title in doubles and was a state qualifier ... as a sophomore, set school record for winning percentage at 11-5 and was sec- tional runner-up in doubles. 2005-06 Bearcats

Getting to Know Jennifer Kelly Favorite Tennis Players: ...... Andre Agassi and Favorite singer: ...... Usher When I get an hour of free time I : ...... sleep...... Jennifer Capriati Favorite Non-tennis sport: ...... softball One word that describes me: ...... dedicated Favorite TV show: ...... Desperate Housewives Favorite actor: ...... Brad Pitt Before a match I: ...... stretch. Favorite Sports Movie: ...... Lova and Basketball Favorite actress: ...... Reese Witherspoon 10 years from now I will be: .... a lawyer and married. Favorite Non-Sports Movie: ...... Legally Blonde Dream Job: ...... a top executive at GE or P&G The best advice I have received is: ...... don’t give up Favorite Sports Team: ...... Cincinnati Bengals If I wasn’t playing tennis at UC, I would be: .. in school Favorite Meal: ...... steak and meatloaf ...... at UC.

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 2005-062005-06 NewcomersNewcomers

Andrea Phillips 5-2 • Fr. • Castro Valley, Calif. • Vastro Valley H.S.

PRE-CINCINNATI CAREER: PERSONAL: Won four league singles titles at Castro Full name is Andrea Michelle Phillips ... born May 12, 1987 in Castro Valley High, playing for Floyd Barnes ... Valley, Calif. ... daughter of Ron and Twany Phillips ... has two younger named all-league four times and was brothers, Kevin and Jason ... majoring in psychology. team MVP three times ... earned 100 wins in league matches and was named Best Player Ever at CVHS ... went unde- feated first three seasons, never losing a set.

Getting to Know Andrea Phillips Favorite Tennis Players: ...... Andre Agassi and Favorite Non-tennis sport: ...... Football Before a match I: ...... listen to music...... Jennifer Capriati Favorite actor: ...... Johnny Depp 10 years from now I will be: a successful psychologist. Favorite TV show: ...... Desperate Housewives Favorite actress: ...... Nicole Kidman The best advice I have received is: ... life is about who Favorite Sports Movie: ...... Million Dollar Baby Dream Job: ...... clinical psychologist ...... you are, not what you do. Favorite Non-Sports Movie: ...... Father of the Bride 2 When I get an hour of free time I : ...... relax. Favorite Quote:...... “It is not beauty that makes us Favorite Meal: ... Orange Chicken & Chicken Fried Rice One word that describes me: ...... feisty ...... powerful, but power that makes us beautiful.” Favorite singer: ...... Jason Mraz

Jenny Rowen 5-7 • Fr. • Little Rock, Ark. • New Braunfels H.S.

PRE-CINCINNATI CAREER: PERSONAL: Spent last two years at the John Full name is Jennifer Kristen Rowen ... born April 24, 1987 in Sudbury, Newcombe Tennis Academy in New Ontario, Canada ... daughter of John and Trish Rowen ... has two younger Braunfels ... finished second in the state sisters, Julia and Katie ... majoring in biology. as a freshman and sophomore at Mount St. Mary’s High ... helped team to a state title as a frosh. 2005-06 Bearcats

Getting to Know Jenny Rowen Favorite Tennis Players: ...... Andre Agassi and Favorite singer: ...... Keith Urban Before a match I: ...... tie my shoes...... Lindsey Davenport Favorite actoress: ...... Charlize Theron 10 years from now I will be: ... doing something that I Favorite TV show: ...... Laguna Beach If I wasn’t playing tennis at UC, I would be: ....going to ...... love to do. Favorite Sports Movie: ...... The Big Green ...... school in Texas. The best advice I have received is: .the tough times in Favorite Non-Sports Movie: ...... The Goonies When I get an hour of free time I : .... relax with family ...... life only make you stronger. Favorite Meal: ...... lunch ...... and friends.

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 2005-062005-06 NewcomersNewcomers

Elizabeth Young 5-7 • Fr. • Knoxville, Tenn. • Knoxville Catholic H.S.

PRE-CINCINNATI CAREER: PERSONAL: Won four district titles at Knoxville Full name is Elizabeth Anne Young ... born November 22, 1986 in Knox- Catholic High, playing for Rob Williams ville, Tenn. ... daughter of Timothy and Anne Young ... has younger brother, ... four-year record of 48-4 is the most Steven ... majoring in pre-med ... vice president of National Honor Society ... wins in school history ... named all-con- 4.0 H.S. GPA ... graduated fifth in class of 126. ference and team MVP four times ... ranked in the top 100 in the USTA Southern Region four years.

Getting to Know Elizabeth Young Favorite Tennis Players: ...... Andre Agassi and Favorite Non-tennis sport: ...... football Before a match I: ...... listen to music...... Favorite actor: ...... Vin Diesel 10 years from now I will be: ... doing something I love Favorite TV show: ...... Greys Anatomy Dream Job: ...... doctor ...... and not regretting anything. Favorite Sports Movie: ...... Friday Night Lights If I wasn’t playing tennis at UC, I would be: not where I The best advice I have received is: . run your own race Favorite Non-Sports Movie: . The Fast and the Furious ...... want to be...... and be the best you can be. Favorite Sports Team: ...... Green Bay Packers When I get an hour of free time I : ...... sleep. Favorite Quote:“Negative thoughts lead to negative ac- Favorite Meal: ...... eggplant parmegiana One word that describes me: ...... nice tions which lead to negative results.” — Dad

2006 Cincinnati Tennis Roster

Alphabetical Roster University Quick Facts NAME HT. CL. EXP. HOMETOWN PREVIOUS SCHOOL Location ...... Cincinnati, OH Founded ...... 1819 Carling Arundel 5-11 Fr. HS Marietta, Ga. Walton H.S. Enrollment ...... 35,244 Hannah Hinton 5-11 Jr. 1L Gainesville, Fla. Bucholz H.S. Conference ...... BIG EAST Jennifer Kelly 5-8 Fr. HS Cincinnati, Ohio Lakota West H.S. Nickname...... Bearcats Colors ...... Red and Black Jill Klauck 5-9 Sr. 3L San Antonio, Texas Robert Cole H.S. Home Courts ...... Queen City Racquet Club Andrea Phillips 5-2 Fr. HS Castro Valley, Calif. Castro Valley ...... UC Tennis Center 2005-06 Bearcats Madison Reasoner 5-8 Jr. 1L Dayton, Ohio Oakwood H.S./IUPUI President ...... Dr. Nancy L. Zimpher Jenny Rowen 5-7 Fr. HS Little Rock, Ark. New Braunfels Athletics Director ...... Mike Thomas Faculty Athletic Rep...... Dr. Nancy Hamant Lindsay Willeford 5-5 So. 1L Denison, Texas Denison H.S. SWA ...... Stephanie Rousseau Elizabeth Young 5-7 Fr. HS Knoxville, Tenn. Knoxville Catholic Website ...... www.UCBearcats.com

Coaching Staff By the Numbers 2004-05 Record ...... 5-16 NAME POSITION YEAR Conference USA Finish ...... t-11th Kimberly Jones Head Coach 3rd Starters Returning/Lost ...... 3/3 Kirby Doran Student Assistant Coach 1st Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 4/4

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