Mcneese WOMEN's BASKETBALL 2019-20 RECORD BOOK
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McNEESE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 2019-20 RECORD BOOK COWGIRLS 2019-20 MEDIA INFORMATION QUICK FACTS Best Time to reach Coach Cryer: Head coach Kacie Cryer can generally be reached during the morning. All interviews should be coordinated through the Sports UNIVERSITY Information Office by calling (337) 475-5926. Location: ........................................................................................... Lake Charles, Louisiana Interview Policy: Media interviews of players and coaches are encouraged, and Founded: .......................................................................................................................... 1939 every effort will be made to accommodate media requests. In-person interviews are Enrollment: ............................................................................................................ 6,844 (est.) preferred, but telephone interviews should be arranged through the Sports Information Nickname: .................................................................................................................. Cowgirls Office. Under no circumstances will student-athletes’ phone numbers be supplied to Colors: ........................................................................................................Royal Blue/Yellow Affiliation: .............................................................................................................. NCAA 1-A the media. Interview request should be make at least 24 hrs. in advance. Conference: .............................................................................................................. Southland Practice: As a general rule, practices are usually open to the public. Media is asked President: ..................................................................................................... Dr. Daryl Burckel to be present one hour prior to practice for coach/player interviews or conduct them ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT following practice. Every effort will be made to accommodate interview needs before Athletic Director: ...........................................................................................Bruce Hemphill or after practice as long as it is prearranged through the Sports Information Office. Associate AD/Compliance: ...............................................................................Bridget Martin Post-Game Interviews: Players and coaches will be available for post-game Assistant AD/Sports Information Director: .............................................Matthew Bonnette interviews following a 10 minute cooling down period. Locker rooms are off limits Institutional Rep: ............................................................................................. Dr. Jeff Lemke to media at all times. Head Trainer: .............................................................................................Jim “Doc” Murphy Media Credentials: Any media without credentials wishing to attend a game may Head Strength Coach: ............................................................................................Kyle Little contact Matthew Bonnette or Pam LaFosse. Credentials will be located at the ticket Assistant SID (WBB Contact): ..........................................................................Pam LaFosse Women’s Basketball Administrative Assistant: ................................................Tara Grindol window located at the entrance of the H&HP Complex. BASKETBALL STAFF Press Row: McNeese’s press row is located on the North side of the arena. Phone/ Ethernet lines will be provided for visiting radio as well as wireless internet. Head Coach: .................................................................Kacie Kryer (LSU-Shreveport, 2008) Record at School: .................................................................................................. 33-57/3yrs. PRINT MEDIA Overall Record: ............................................................................................................... same Lake Charles American Press: Beat Writer-David Berry (McNeese beat) Basketball Phone: ............................................................................................(337) 475-5473 [email protected]; P.O. Box 2893, Lake Charles, La. 70602 (AC 337, Best Time To Contact: ................................................................. Mornings (9 a.m.-12 noon) Assistant Coaches: .............................Patrece Carter, Amanda Clemons, Brittany Brigott 494-4069, FAX 494-4036). TEAM INFORMATION 2018-2019 Record: ........................................................................................................... 7-22 Conference Record/Place: .......................................................................................5-13/t10th ELECTRONIC MEDIA (Area Code- 337) Letterwinners Returning/Lost: ..........................................................................................9/4 Starters Returning/Lost: ....................................................................................................5/0 KPLC-TV (NBC): Director- Brady Raynard ([email protected]; assistants- Newcomers: ............................................................................................................................5 Taylor Verrico ([email protected]); Gabe McDonald ([email protected], 704 Bilbo St. Lake Charles, La. 70601 (AC 437-7563, FAX 439-9905). BASKETBALL HISTORY KEZM Radio (1310 AM): Bruce Merchant, owner (527-3611) KAOK (1400 AM): 607 Ryan St., Lake Charles, La. (436-7541) First Year of Basketball: ................................................................................................. 1976 Overall Record: .......................................................................................................... 650-721 KJEF (1290 AM): 1215 S. Lake Arthur Ave., Jennings, La., 70546 (824-2934) Overall SLC Record, Years: ........................................................................... 264-652, 43 yrs SLC Regular Season Titles:.............................................................................2, (2011, 1986) Years In Southland Tournament: ....................................................................................... 19 SLC Tournament Titles: .................................................................................2, (2011, 2012). Years In NCAA’s: .............................................................................................2 (2011, 2012) Years In WNIT: ............................................................................................................... None Years in WBI.....................................................................................4 (2016, 2015,2014,2013) Years In LAIAW State Tournament: .................................................................. 1 (1979-80) Years In AIAW Regional Tournament: .............................................................. 1 (1979-80) SPORTS INFORMATION ARENA Name: ............................................................................................................. H&HP Complex Capacity: ..........................................................................................................................4,242 First WBB In H&HP Complex: .........................LSU-Alexandria (N. 21, 2019/L 68-60) McNeese State Athletics Department Website Log on to: www.mcneesesports.com for information Matthew Bonnette Pam LaFosse Ryan Landry on McNeese State women’s basketball. Fans can also follow the Director Assistant SID Assistant SID Cowgirls on facebook (McNeesewbb) and twitter (@McNeesewbb) Director: .................................................................................Matthew Bonnette e-mail: ������������������������������������������������������������������������� [email protected] Office Phone: ............................................................................. (337) 475-5207 Asst./WBB Contact: ����������������������������������������������������������������������Pam LaFosse e-mail: �����������������������������������������������������������������������������[email protected] Office Phone: ............................................................................. (337) 475-5926 Assistant SID: ................................................................................ Ryan Landry email: ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� [email protected] Mailing Address: ...............................................................................Box 92735 Lake Charles, LA. 70609 Overnight Address: ............................................................ 700 E. McNeese St. Lake Charles, LA. 70607 www.mcneesesports.com McNeesewbb @McNeesewbb COWGIRLS 2019-20 Kacie Cryer - HEAD COACH - 4th Year Head coach Kacie Okoye, Allison Baggett and Jayln Johnson. Cryer begins her After taking a year off from coaching basketball fourth season as following the 2010 season, Cryer returned to the head coach and McNeese bench for the 2011-12 slate to help guide 11th overall season the Cowgirls to their second consecutive Southland with the Cowgirl Conference Tournament championship and NCAA program. Cryer has Tournament appearance. led McNeese to two A year later the Cowgirls began their streak of four Southland Conference straight Women’s Basketball Invitational appearances, Tournament and in 2013, advanced to the championship game. appearances and has In 2013, Cryer played a major part in the Cowgirls’ coached four All-SLC run to