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Rhodes College cultures. Rhodes is a small college with a broad world perspective. • Read and interpret literary texts. We expect our students to excel academically, participate in • Participate in the analysis of artistic expression or in the leadership and service opportunities on and off campus, con- performance or production of art. duct themselves with honor, and prepare for rich professional • Gain facility with mathematical reasoning and expression. lives where learning never stops. The educational experience we • Explore and understand scientific approaches to the natu- provide is like no other in the country. ral world. Learning at Rhodes, as at most liberal arts colleges, is vest- • Explore and understand the systematic analysis of human ed in the hands of the faculty who choose to be here because interaction and contemporary institutions they value the experience of teaching and mentoring. They are • View the world from more than one cultural perspective. gifted in the classroom and generous with their time outside • Develop intermediate proficiency in a second language. it. But learning doesn’t stop with scheduled classes and office • Participate in activities that broaden connections between hours. Our outcomes-focused curriculum impels students to the classroom and the world. take classroom skills into the community, where they connect • Participate in activities that encourage lifelong physical knowledge with practice and learn effective leadership through fitness. service, internships, international travel and research. And it means returning to the classroom with the discoveries, prob- Athletics lem-solving skills, contextualization, engagement and motiva- • Varsity Sports: 27% of Rhodes students compete on var- tion they have gained through their experiences. sity teams (10 women’s and 9 men’s varsity sports) with an In the words of Becky Saleska ’06, “The lines between ‘aca- 87% 4yr-graduation rate (2002) demic and extracurricular’ have been blurred at Rhodes. Gone • Intramural & Club Sports: 65% participate in at least one are the days of morning classes and afternoon activities. Our of 10 club and 8 intramural sports classes have collided with the real world. We learn through • NCAA Division III Southern College Athletic Conference service and we serve through learning. It’s the best kind of education we could possibly have.”

Rhodes Student Body • 1,725 students, representing 37 states and 2 foreign countries; 77% from outside of TN; 77% live on campus • 49% admissions acceptance rate • Minority students make up 12% of the entering class • Active Students: 90 student organizations sponsor 250+ events each year; 80% participate in community service; 60% participate in academic internships; 65% participate in sports (27% varsity)

Academics • Student/faculty ratio: 11:1; Average class size: 15 • 24 departmental and 8 interdisciplinary majors and 27 minors; BA or BS degree, four-year program of study in liberal arts and sciences; MS degree in accounting • Most popular majors: Business Administration, Biology, Political Science, English and International Studies • Many study abroad, internship and research opportunities • Very successful graduates: twice national average accep- tance rate to (AMCAS data); over 95% admissions to business, divinity and law schools (Career Services surveys); top employers: Ernst & young, Morgan Keegan, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Teach for America and Youth Villages

General bachelor’s degree requirements—128 credits and the ability to: • Critically examine questions of meaning and value. • Develop excellence in written communication. • Understand how historical forces have shaped human Athletics Facilities The Bryan Campus Life Center (BCLC) officially opened on March 17, 1997, to Rhodes students, faculty, staff and alumni. The $22 million facility has become the centerpiece of campus life at Rhodes. Within the facility, there is the newly renovated Mallory-Hyde Gymnasium; a 6,900 square foot fitness room; a multi-sports forum that can accommodate basketball, volleyball, baseball, golf, track and tennis; an indoor track; three racquetball courts; two squash courts and six locker rooms. Also within its walls are the Lynx Lair, an upscale snack bar and grill for students, and the McCallum Ballroom for lectures, dances and special events. Immediately adjacent to the BCLC is Alburty Pool. Originally installed in of the Bryan Campus Life Center. The first time, a bubble was placed over the 1977, Alburty Pool received a new deck twenty-five meter pool contains six pool to allow the men’s and women’s and pool house with the construction lanes and is heated. In 1998-99, for the intercollegiate swim teams to practice during the winter, as well as provide some additional lap swimming time for students, faculty, and staff. The Bryan Campus Life Center also has become the nerve center for Rhodes Athletics. Lynx athletes and coaches have substantial locker room, spacious offices and a tremendous training room. The state-of-the-art, 6,900 square foot fitness room combines free weights with resistive cardiovascular equipment to meet a variety of needs for all users. There is also a state-of-the art sound system and four televisions equipped with cable for users’ viewing and listening pleasure. Colleges with fewer than 5,000 students average 1.3 square feet per student in their fitness facilities. Rhodes far exceeds this standard, providing 4.9 square feet per. Fargason Field is home to Lynx football. All Rhodes home games are played before the 3,300 capacity stadium. The field is settled within the college’s newly renovated track facility which boasts one of the region’s highest quality outdoor tracks. Rhodes presently offers alumni memberships to the Bryan Campus Life Center. For more information about the facility and membership availability, contact David Hicks at (901) 843-3438. Contents Media Outlets College Profile...... Inside Front Cover 2007-08 Schedule, Quick Facts and Media information...... 1 The Commercial Appeal WHBQ-TV 13 Sports 495 Union Avenue 485 South Highland The Team Memphis, TN 38111 Memphis, TN 38103 Season Preview...... 2 Ph: (901) 529-2361 Ph: (901) 320-1340 Fax: (901) 529-2362 Fax: (901) 320-1366 Head Coach Matt Dean...... 3 Assistant Coaches...... 3 The Memphis Flyer WPTY-TV 24 Sports Support Staff and Department Directory...... 4 r ho de s coll e g w om en’ bas ke tball 460 2701 Union Extended Team Roster and photo...... 5 Memphis, TN 38103 Memphis, TN 38112 The Players...... 6-9 Ph: (901) 521-9000 Ph: (901) 321-7668 Fax: (901) 521-0129 Fax: (901) 452-1820 SCAC WREG-TV 3 Sports WMC Radio 790 Sports SCAC Profile...... 10 803 Channel 3 Drive 1960 Union Avenue Competing Programs...... 11 Memphis, TN 38103 Memphis, TN 38104 Ph: (901) 543-2153 Ph: (901) 726-0555 Lynx History Fax: (901) 543-2167 Fax: (901) 722-5643 Lynx Records...... 12 Athletic Facilities...... Inside Back Cover WMC-TV 5 Sports SCAC Office 1960 Union Avenue 2935 Horizon Park Drive, St. C Memphis, TN 38104 Suwannee, GA 30024-7220 Ph: (901) 726-0408 Ph: (678) 546-3470 Fax: (901) 279-7633 Fax: (678) 546-3471 Quick Facts General Information Location...... Memphis, TN 38112 Enrollment...... 1,725 Founded...... 1848 Nickname...... Lynx 2007-08 Schedule Colors...... Red and Black November February Stadium...... Mallory Gymnasium Capacity...... 2,200 4 Univ. of Memphis 1 2 pm 1 * 6 pm Affiliation...... NCAA Division III 16 Westminster 2 1 pm 3 * 1 pm Conference...... Southern Collegiate Athletic 17 Rhema 2 11 am 8 * 6 pm President...... Dr. William E. Troutt 20 Mi s s i s s i p p i Co l l e g e 5:30 pm 10 * 1 pm Athletic Director...... Mike Clary 27 He n d r i x Co l l e g e * 6 pm 15 Un i v e r s i t y o f t h e So u t h * 6 pm Phone...... (901) 843-3939 30 University of the South * 6 pm 17 Og l e t h o r p e Un i v e r s i t y * 1 pm 23 Birmingham Southern * 3 pm December 28 SCAC Tournament Coaching Staff 2 * 1 pm Head Coach...... Matt Dean 15 Hu n t i n g d o n Co l l e g e 1 pm 1 Exhibition game Assistant Coach...... Amie Cahill 2 16 LaGr a n g e Co l l e g e 1 pm Hendrix Classic Assistant Coach...... Johnny Austin 18 University of 6 pm * SCAC game Home games in Bo l d January Sports Information Director...... Matt Dean 5 Birmingham So u t h e r n * 1 pm Office Phone...... (901) 843-3946 8 Un i v e r s i t y o f Da l l a s 2 pm Asst. Director...... Samantha Lambert 11 DePa u w Un i v e r s i t y * 6 pm Office Phone...... (901) 843-3168 13 Ce n t r e Co l l e g e * 1 pm Student Associates...... Meredith Bond, Anne Bradshaw 14 5:30 pm Office Phone...... (901) 843-3954 18 Trinity University * 6 pm SID Fax...... (901) 843-3749 19 * 6 pm 25 Au s t i n Co l l e g e * 6 pm 27 Co l o r a d o Co l l e g e * 12 pm

Credits

Front Cover—Senior guard and preseason pick for SCAC Player of the Year Ashley Farrell (left) with junior guard Brittany Solar and senior center Anne Bradshaw.

The 2007-08 Rhodes Women’s Basketball Media Guide was designed and edited by Evan Elliott. Special thanks to Kevin Barre for editorial assistance and and to Matt Dean for writing contributions. Photography by Justin Fox Burks.

2007-08 Lynx Basketball [ 1 ] SEASON PREVIEW MATT DEAN AMIE CAHILL The Lynx finished the 2006-07 sea- Head Coach Assistant Coach son with a 16-10 overall record and lost 73-68 in the SCAC semi-final round Matt Dean enters his 6th Amie Cahill starts her first season to NCAA Tournament representa- season as the head wom- as the women’s assistant basketball tive Oglethorpe. The Lynx return three en’s basketball coach at coach at Rhodes College. In May of starters and 11 letter winners in 07-08. Rhodes and 16th over- 2007 Amie graduated from Rhodes Rhodes is led by senior shooting guard Ashley Farrell (Collierville, TN), who all, after leading the Lynx College after playing four years of has been selected as a 2007-08 All-Amer- program to a 76-52 over- Varsity Women’s Basketball under ican by Women’s DIII News magazine. all record during his first Head Coach Matt Dean. A starter since her sophomore Farrell also was picked as the pre-season five seasons at the helm. year Amie was named Captain by the coaching staff and Player-of-the-Year for the SCAC by the In 2005-06 the Lynx fin- her fellow players for her junior and senior year. As an as- same publication. Last season Farrell was ished 18-8 overall advanc- sistant coach Amie will continue to help lead the Rhodes named to the D3Hoops.com All-South ing to the semifinals of the SCAC tournament and tying Women’s Basketball Team.

Region team, after averaging 19.0 points the school record for wins in a season. In 2002-03 Dean Amie attended Rhodes College as a pre-medicine Biol- th e t am per game and a SCAC-leading 3.3 steals was named Co-SCAC Coach of the Year after the Lynx ogy major and English minor, receiving a Bachelor’s of per game. Farrell currently ranks fifth in finished 15-9 and third in the SCAC. Dean returned to Science degree upon graduation. During her year as Assis- Rhodes women’s basketball history in ca- Memphis fours years ago after a one-year stint as the head tant Coach Amie will also be applying to medical school reer scoring, with 1,226 points. men’s coach at . th e t am Rhodes also returns starting sopho- Lytle (Nashville, TN). Atnip proved she meyer’s versatility allows her to play the more point guard Becky Atnip (Green- can handle the point guard duties for the small forward position and sometimes During that season in Ohio, he led the Big Red to JOHNNY AUSTIN field, TN) and starting forward Kristen Lynx last year. She started the last nine she will be utilized in the post. Sopho- its first NCAC conference tournament appearance in 4 Assistant Coach games of the 06-07 season, and averaged more Jessica Sprenkel (Zionsville, IN) years, and helped Denison win seven conference games 9.5 ppg, 2.1 apg and shot 78.8% from will give the Lynx additional depth at the and record its best conference finish since 1997-98. Prior Johnny Austin enters his sixth year as the foul line. forward position. to that, Dean was an assistant coach in the Rhodes men’s a member of the women’s basketball Lytle averaged 9.0 ppg and 4.2 rbg, Senior Megan Flatt (Carlisle, IA) and program for 9 seasons--during which time the Lynx post- coaching staff in 2006-07. As an as- and shot 34.2% from 3 point range. Se- sophomore Lauren Oxner (Memphis, ed a 152-74 record, including a NCAA tournament ap- sistant basketball coach, Austin joins nior guard Brittany Solar (Pawcatuck, TN) give the Lynx additional depth in CT) also started 16 games in 06-07, be- the backcourt. Both Flatt and Oxner pearance in 1993. Coach Matt Dean on the sidelines fore an ankle injury limited her minutes have the ability to play both guard spots. A native of Davenport, Iowa, Dean graduated from for the 3rd time (and 3rd sport) dur- the last 10 games. Solar is expected to The Lynx also added five freshman; Drake Univ. in 1989 with a bachelor of arts degree in ing his 16-year tenure at Rhodes. In 1996, Austin was a start again at the wing position and give Lakeya McGill (Lexington,TN), Olivia Broadcast News Journalism. He earned his master of sci- part of the Rhodes women’s golf coaching staff and the the Lynx a very experienced back court. Ryan (Grey, ME), Shelby Kramer (Ger- ence degree in Higher Education Administration from first SCAC title for the women’s golf program. In 2001, In the Lynx three guard offense, Solar mantown, TN), Alyssa Nucaro (Valhalla, Drake in 1991 after serving 2 years as a graduate assistant Austin also joined the field hockey coaching staff, and can play any of the three spots. NY) and Anna Simpson (Richmond, in recreational services. was a part of the 2001 KIT championship. Austin is em- Sophomore guard Becca Clarin (Clar- VA). Dean’s collegiate coaching career also includes guiding ployed full-time at Rhodes as a Commander in the Cam- endon Hills, IL) will also compete for a the Rhodes women’s field hockey program as head coach pus Safety Division. starting guard position in 07-08. As a from 1999-2000. He led the Lynx to a school-best over- freshman, Clarin averaged 4.8 points and all record of 10-7 in 2000. Prior to that, he also served 2.7 rebounds per contest. Seniors Anne Bradshaw (Houston, TX) and Cameron as head coach of the women’s golf program, leading the Whitaker (Elm Grove, WI) will both an- Lynx to a SCAC Conference championship and earning chor the post duties. Both Bradshaw and the SCAC “Coach of the Year” award in 1996. Whitaker received valuable minutes last Coach Dean and his wife, Julie (also a Drake graduate), season, and together this duo will pro- have two sons--Tyler (12) and Ryan (8). vide the Lynx a solid 1-2 punch in the post. Senior Haynes Kleimeyer (Peachtree City, GA) will give the Lynx exceptional depth at the power forward spot. Klei-

[ 2 ] 2007-08 Lynx Basketball 2007-08 Lynx Basketball [ 3 ] DREW GIBSON and baseball teams as a student trainer. He also served as a Head Athletic Trainer training camp intern with the Miami Dolphins in 1999. Gibson recently completed his Masters in Sports Psychol- Drew Gibson enters his first years as ogy at Murray State University, where he worked with the the Lynx Head Athletic Trainer for the women’s basketball and baseball programs. Drew, 26, is a 2007-08 season after serving as the as- Certified Athletic Trainer and resides in Memphis. sistant trainer last year. Gibson gradu- ated from the in 2001 with a degree in exercise science, where worked with the football

Athletic Department Directory

administration Adam McClain, assistant coach...... x3455 Mike Clary, Athletics Director...... x3939 Joel Hankins, assistant coach...... x3151 Herb Hilgeman, Associate Athletics Director...... x3942 Scott Srnka, assistant coach...... x3780 th e t am David Hicks, Associate Athletics Director...... x3438 Terry Ursin, assistant coach...... x3466 Sarah hatgas, Senior Women’s Administrator...... x349 John Whittaker, assistant coach...... x3462

SPORTS INFORMATION GOLF, MEN th e t am Matt Dean, director...... x3946 Bill Cochran, head coach...... x3460 Samantha Lambert, associate director...... x3168 Gordon Ellingsworth, assistant coach...... x3456 Amie Cahill, assistant...... x3020 Meredith Bond, student associate...... x3954 GOLF, WOMEN Anee Bradshaw, student associate...... x3954 Mike Clary, head coach...... x3939 Gordon Ellingsworth, assistant coach...... x3456 baseball Jeff Cleanthes, head coach...... x3456 SOCCER, MEN Rob Schrier, assistant coach...... x3518 Andy Marcinko, head coach...... x3948 Steven Wright, assistant coach...... x3518 SOCCER, WOMEN NO. NAME POS HT YR HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL basketball, men Bobby Lessentine, head coach...... x3779 3 Becca Clarin G SO 5’8” Hinsdale Central/ Clarendon Hills, Ill. 10 Megan Flatt G SR 5’4” Carlisle/Carlisle, Iowa Herb Hilgeman, head coach...... x3942 11 Kristen Lytle F JR 5’10” Father Ryan/Nashville, Tenn. Thad Phillips, assistant coach...... x3945 SOFTBALL David Hicks, head coach...... x3438 12 Lauren Oxner G SO 5’6” White Station/Memphis, Tenn. basketball, women Adam McClain, assistant coach...... x3455 13 LaKeya McGill G FR 5’6” Lexington/Lexington, Tenn. Matt Dean, head coach...... x3946 21 Ashley Farrell G SR 5’8” Martin Westview/Collierville, Tenn. Amie Cahill, assistant coach...... x3020 SWIM 22 Brittany Solar G SR 5’7” Stonington/Pawcatuck, Conn. Jon Duncan, head coach...... x3452 23 Becky Atnip G SO 5’8” Greenfield/Greenfield, Tenn. cross country/track & field 24 Alyssa Nucaro F FR 5’9” Vahalla/Vahalla, N.Y. Robert Shankman, head coach...... x3950 TENNIS 25 Olivia Ryan F FR 5’11” Grey Clouchster/Grey, Maine Justin Blackburn, assistant coach...... x3463 Sarah Hatgas, head coach...... x3949 30 Anne Bradshaw C SR 6’0” Episcopal/Houston, Texas Matt Buchholz, assistant coach...... x3461 Marcella Houseal, assistant coach...... x3458 31 Anna Simpson F FR 5’10 Richmond, Va. 32 Cameron Whitaker C SR 6’1” Brookfield East/Elm Grove, Wisc. field hockey VOLLEYBALL 34 Shelby Kramer C FR 6’2” FACS/Germantown, Tenn. Jane Wells, head coach...... x3013 Samantha Lambert, head coach...... x3168 40 Haynes Kleimeyer F SR 6’0” McIntosh/Peachtree City, Ga. 42 Jessica Sprenkel F SO 5’10” Zionsville/Zionsville, Ind. football Joe White, head coach...... x3019 Head Coach: Matt Dean Jonathan Croft, assistant coach...... x3151 * all numbers are 901 area code with 843-prefix Assistant Coach: Amie Cahill Gordon Ellingsworth, assistant coach...... x3944 Assistant Coach: Johnny Austin [ 4 ] 2007-08 Lynx Basketball 2007-08 Lynx Basketball [ 5 ] Becky atnip anne bradshaw megan flatt haynes kleimeyer sophomore senior senior senior 5-8 • guard 6-0 • center 5-4 • guard 6-0 • forward greenfield, tenn. houston, texas carlisle, iowa peachtree city, ga. greenfield high school episcopal high school carlisle high school mcintosh high school 23 30 10 40

Coach Dean: “Becky has develop into a fine point guard. Coach Dean: “Anne will start at the center position for the Coach Dean: “Megan returns to the floor after a one year Coach Dean: “Haynes probably had her best pre-season She gives us a scoring threat at the one as someone Lynx in 2007-08. She is one of the best rebounders on the absence. She will compete for minutes at the back up in the four years she has been with the Lynx. Haynes who will compete every possession. Atnip started nine team and one of our strongest players in the weight room. point guard position, and she has worked extremely hard is very versatile and can play the 3, 4 or 5. She is an

games as a freshman and will start at the point guard The ultimate team player, Bradshaw is also a tri-captain this off-season the put herself back in the guard rotation.” excellent scorer and will be a valuable asset in her final th e t am spot again in 2007-08. She is a strong defensive player for her senior season.” season with the Lynx.” who will be asked to pressure opposing point guards.”

2006-07 Stats 2006-07 Stats 2006-07 Stats 2006-07 Stats th e t am ——Offensive Totals—— Rebounds ——Offensive Totals—— Rebounds ——Offensive Totals—— Rebounds ——Offensive Totals—— Rebounds GP-GS FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-FGA Pct. A Off Def Tot GP-GS FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-FGA Pct. A Off Def Tot GP-GS FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-FGA Pct. A Off Def Tot GP-GS FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-FGA Pct. A Off Def Tot 26-9 72-182 .396 25-75 .333 54 23 40 63 24-2 13-32 .406 0-0 .000 0 16 16 32 did not play 14-0 9-35 .257 0-0 .000 2 3 15 18

BECCA CLARIN ashley farrell shelby kramer Kristen lytle sophomore senior freshman junior 5-8 • guard 5-8 • guard 6-2 • center 5-10 • forward clarendon hills, ill. collierville, tenn. germantown, tenn nashville, tenn. hinsdale central martin westview facs father ryan high school 3 21 34 11

Coach Dean: “Becca is coming off a strong freshman Coach Dean: “Ashley may be the best returning player in Last season at FACS HS, Shelby broke a TSSAA record Coach Dean: “A starter at the power forward position, season and will compete for a starting position in three this league, and one of the best players in the country. She with blocks in a season and career blocks. Shelby is Kristen is one of our best athletes. Lytle shoots the ball guard lineup. An excellent three point shooter, Becca has can play any position on the floor, 1-5. Her sophomore very effective in the post with her ability to rebound and like a two guard, and has the ability to play anywhere on improved her ability to go to the basket, and also has year she led the nation in three point field goal percentage. block shots. As she gets stronger her role will increase, the floor. I expect Kristen to be one of the finest forwards improved her ballhandling skills in the off-season. She When we need a bucket, we will get the ball to Farrell. and we expect her one day to be a major factor inside. in the league this season.” brings strength and a physical presence to the defensive She is also a tri-captain for 07-08.” side of the ball.” 2006-07 Stats ——Offensive Totals—— Rebounds 2006-07 Stats 2006-07 Stats GP-GS FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-FGA Pct. A Off Def Tot ——Offensive Totals—— Rebounds ——Offensive Totals—— Rebounds 26-23 82-206 .398 26-76 .342 18 28 80 108 GP-GS FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-FGA Pct. A Off Def Tot GP-GS FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-FGA Pct. A Off Def Tot 26-0 37-122 .303 28-89 .315 22 19 52 71 26-25 165-342 .482 35-92 .380 89 21 103 124

[ 6 ] 2007-08 Lynx Basketball 2007-08 Lynx Basketball [ 7 ] lakeya mcgill alyssa nucaro anna simpson brittany solar freshman freshman freshman senior 5-6 • guard 5-9 • forward 5-11 • forward 5-8 • guard lexington, tenn. valhalla, n.y. richmond, va. pawcatuck, conn. lexington high school valhalla high school ???? stonington 13 24 31 22

Lakeya is an explosive player who has the ability to get to Alyssa can play the small forward or power forward Anna comes to the Lynx as a walk-on and has improved Coach Dean: “Brittany had an outstanding pre-season the basket and also knock down the three point shot. We position. A two sport athlete, Alyssa also plays Field tremendously during the first few weeks of the season. camp, and currently is projected to start at a guard spot expect LaKeya to give us quality minutes right way. She Hockey in the fall. We are hoping Alyssa can develop in Anna is a post player who has a nice touch around the for the Lynx in 07-08. Britt has great vision on the floor, the

is a tremendous defender, an exceptional athlete and can our system. She has the ability to rebound, defend and basket, and will rebound the basketball. ability to shoot the 3 and is one of our best defenders. Britt th e t am play all three guard positions. push the ball on the floor. is also a tri-captain for 07-08.”

2006-07 Stats th e t am ——Offensive Totals—— Rebounds GP-GS FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-FGA Pct. A Off Def Tot 22-16 21-65 .323 12-46 .261 34 9 18 27

lauren oxner olivia ryan jessica sprenkel cameron whitaker sophomore freshman sophomore senior 5-6 • guard 5-11 • forward 5-10 • forward 6-0 • forward memphis, tenn. gray, maine zionsville, ind. elm grove, wisc. whitestation high school gray-new gloucester school zionsville high school brookfield east 12 25 42 32

Coach Dean: “One of our hardest workers, Lauren will Olivia should give us minutes at the four and five spots Coach Dean: “An excellent rebounder and defender, Jess Coach Dean: “Cameron will get quality minutes at the compete for minutes at the off guard position. She is an this season. She can face the basket and knock down the will compete for minutes at the backup power forward center position in 07-08. She has improved her back to excellent 3-point shooter, and she has spent much of the 15-17 foot jumps shot, and also can put the ball on the position. She has increased her shooting range and the basket part of her game, and has the ability to face off-season improving her ability to go to the basket.” floor. Her biggest attribute is her ability to rebound and strength since last season. Jess has nice post moves and the basket and shoot with great range. We will need the defend the post. A strong presence inside, Olivia has nice can play in the high post or on the block.” continued development of Cameron if we are to reach our footwork in the post. potential as a team this year.”

2006-07 Stats 2006-07 Stats 2006-07 Stats ——Offensive Totals—— Rebounds ——Offensive Totals—— Rebounds ——Offensive Totals—— Rebounds GP-GS FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-FGA Pct. A Off Def Tot GP-GS FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-FGA Pct. A Off Def Tot GP-GS FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-FGA Pct. A Off Def Tot 9-0 5-15 .333 1-4 .250 1 0 2 2 12-0 5-12 .417 0-0 .000 1 5 7 12 20-0 6-18 .333 0-0 .000 3 8 21 29

[ 8 ] 2007-08 Lynx Basketball 2007-08 Lynx Basketball [ 9 ] SCAC Profile Just this past year, and Colorado College Rhodes College The Southern collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) were confirmed as members of the league with participation LocationColorado Springs, Colo. Location: Memphis, Tenn. was formed to provide an association through which the beginning in the 2006-07 academic year. Birmingham- Enrollment: 1,950 Enrollment: 1,725 member institutions may encouragee organized competition Southern College has been approved as the 12th member of Nickname: Tigers Nickname: Lynx in intercollegiate sports among teams representative of their the SCAC with play in 2007-08. Colors: Black and Gold Colors: Red and Black respective student bodies. Members of tehis conference share The conference and its member institutions are committed President: Richard F. Celeste President: Dr. William E. Troutt a commitment to priority of the overall quality of academic to maintaining high academic standards. The member Athletic Director: Julie Soriero Athletic Director: Mike Clary standards and quality educational experiences. institutions are committed to the principle that a quality Head Coach: Kelly Mahlum Head Coach: Matt Dean south ern coll e giat e athl e tic co n f eren c The conference was founded and began operation on college athletics program is beneficial to the well-being of an Assistant Coach: Michelle Freddolino Assistant Coaches: Aime Cahill, Johnny Austin September 1, 1962, as the College Athletic Conference (CAC). institution in that it benefits the entire campus community as Centre College, Southwestern at Memphis (Tennessee) (now well as the student-athletes. DePauw University Centre College known as Rhodes College), The University of the South With nine member institutions maintaining Location: Greencastle, Ind. Location: Danville, Ky. (Sewanee), and Washington and of were chapters on their campuses, the SCAC boasts some of the Enrollment: 2,330 Enrollment: 1,100 the four charter members of the conference. Later in 1962, most prestigious colleges and universities in the nation. SCAC Nickname: Tigers Nickname: Colonels Washington University of St. Louis became the fifth member schools are consistently ranked among the top 50 colleges and Colors: Old Gold and Black Colors: Gold and White and the CAC remained unchanged until 1972. universities in the nation in such respected publications as President: Dr. Robert G. Bottoms President: John Roush Following membership changes throughout the 1970s Barron’s, Peterson’s, Princeton Review and National Review Athletic Director: S. Page Cotton, Jr. Athletic Director: Brian Chafin and 1980s, the conference went through restructuring and College Guide. Head Coach: Kris Huffman Head Coach: Wendie Austin-Robinson renaming. With the addition of Millsaps College and Trinity SCAC member institutions maintain consistent enrollments Assistant Coaches: Mary Smith, Tria Yoder Assistant Coaches: Tom Campbell, Michelle Feistritzer, Jessica University in 1988 and Hendrix College and Oglethorpe through very selective admissions standards and continuing Chisley University in 1991, membership reached a then all-time high quality education. Hendrix College Southwestern University of eight. In 1991, the conference renamed itself the Southern Location: Conway, Ark. Location: Georgetown, Texas Collegiate Athletic Conference, its first full-time commissioner SCAC Information Enrollment: 1,095 Enrollment: 1,289 Steve Argo was hired, and a conference office was established in Steve Argo, Commissioner Dwayne Hanberry, Asst. Commissioner Nickname: Warriors Nickname: Pirates Atlanta, Georgia. The SCAC added Southwestern University 2935 Horizon Park Drive, Ste. C Colors: Black and Orange Colors: Black and Gold in 1993 with participation beginning in the 1994-95 academic Suwanee, GA 38824-7229 President: Dr. J. Timothy Cloyd President: Dr. Roy Schilling year. In 1997-98, the SCAC added DePauw University with Ph: (678) 546-3470 Athletic Director: Danny Powell Athletic Director: Dr. Glada Munt participation beginning in 1998-99. Fax: (678) 546-3471 Head Coach: Chris Hitchcock Head Coach: Pam Ruder

e tic co n f eren c e athl south ern coll e giat Assistant Coach: Amber Gean Assistant Coach: Betsy Pemberton

Millsaps College Trinity University Location: Jackson, Miss. Location: San Antonio, Texas Enrollment: 1,200 Enrollment: 2,718 Nickname: Majors Nickname: Tigers Colors: Purple and White Colors: Maroon and White President: Dr. Frances Lucas President: Dr. John R. Brazil Athletic Director: Tim Wise Athletic Director: Bob King Head Coach: Mary Bolton Head Coach: Amie Bradley Assistant Coaches: LaQunda Nichols, John Reed Assistant Coaches: Laura Skeen, Lauren Andrews

Oglethorpe University University of the South Location: Atlanta, Ga. Location: Sewanee, Tenn. Enrollment: 1,100 Enrollment: 1,472 Nickname: Stormy Petrels Nickname: Tigers Colors: Black and Gold Colors: Perple and White President: Lawrence Schall President: Dr. Joel Cunningham Athletic Director: Jay Gardiner Athletic Director: Mark Webb Head Coach: Ron Sattele Head Coach: Dickie McCarthy Assistant Coaches: Liz Campbell, Cindy Vaios, Assistant Coach: Amber George Ashley Sharpton [ 10 ] 2007-08 Lynx Basketball 2007-08 Lynx Basketball [ 11 ] program records

Po i n t s Po i n t s Pe r Ga m e Season: Carissa Lucas 560 1996-97 Season: Carissa Lucas 23.3 1996-97 Career: Ellen Thompson 1,712 1988-92 Career: Leigh Wilson 18.5 1976-80

Fi e l d Go a l s Re b o u n d s Season: Amy Culpepper 217 1989-90 Season: Emily edson 259 1992-93 Career: Amy Culpepper 696 1987-91 Career: Crystal Jessee 697 2003-07

Fi e l d Go a l s At t e m p t e d As s i s t s Season: Leigh Wilson 509 1979-80 Season: Rachel Hettinger 131 2005-06 Career: Amy culpepper 1,453 1987-91 Career: Rachel Hettinger 437 2002-06

Fi e l d Go a l Pe r c e n t a g e St e a l s Season: Amy Culpepper .531 1989-90 Season: Rosemary Boner 121 2002-03 y Career: Melissa Hayes .497 1980-84 Career: Rosemary Boner 390 1999-03

Fr e e Th r o w s Th r e e Po i n t Fi e l d Go a l s Season: Carissa Lucas 157 1996-97 Season: Carrie Chordas 62 1997-98 Career: Ellen Thompson 411 1988-92 Career: Ellen Thompson 206 1988-92 nx histo r ly Fr e e Th r o w At t e m p t s Th r e e Po i n t Fi e l d Go a l At t e m p t s Season: Carissa Lucas 234 1996-97 Season: Carrie Chordas 204 1997-98 Career: Ellen Thompson 534 1988-92 Career: Ellen Thompson 421 1988-92

Fr e e Th r o w Pe r c e n t a g e Th r e e Po i n t Fi e l d Go a l Pe r c e n t a g e Season: Anna Kizer .851 2001-02 Season: Ashley Farrell .618 2005-06 Career: Ashley Farrell .833 2004-08 Career: Ellen Thompson .489 1988-92

1,000 Point Club

1. Ellen Thompson 1,712 1988-92 2. Amy Culpepper 1,703 1987-91 3. Taylor Cook 1,625 2002-06 4. Ashley Farrell 1,487 2004-present 5. Melissa Hayes 1,294 1980-84 6. Anna Kizer 1,184 1999-03 7. Kerry Wingo 1,147 1998-02 8. Crystal Jessee 1,110 2003-07 9. Leigh Wilson 1,099 1976-80 10. Michelle Henkel 1,004 1982-86

[ 12 ] 2007-08 Lynx Basketball 2007-08 Schedule november 4 University of Memphis 1 U of M 7 p.m. 14 Fisk University Nashville, Tenn. 5:30 p.m.

16 Westminster College 2 Conway, Ark. 1 p.m. 18 Trinity University San Antonio, Texas 6 p.m.

17 Rhema College 2 Conway, Ark. 11 a.m. 19 southwestern University Georgetown, Texas 6 p.m.

20 Mississippi College Memphis 5:30 p.m. 25 Austin College Memphis 6 p.m.

27 hendrix College Memphis 6 p.m. 27 Colorado College Memphis 12 p.m.

30 University of the South sewanee, Tenn. 6 p.m. february december 1 Millsaps College Jackson, Miss. 6 p.m. 2 oglethorpe University Atlanta, Ga. 1 p.m. 3 hendrix College Conway, Ark. 1 p.m.

15 huntingdon College Memphis 1 p.m. 8 DePauw University Greencastle, Ind. 6 p.m.

16 LaGrange College Memphis 1 p.m. 10 Centre College Danville, Ky. 1 p.m.

18 University of Chicago Chicago, Ill. 6 p.m. 15 University of the South Memphis 6 p.m.

17 oglethorpe University Memphis 1 p.m. january 23 birmingham Southern birmingham, Ala. 3 p.m. 5 birmingham Southern Memphis 1 p.m. 28 sCAC Tournament Conway, Ark. 8 Memphis 2 p.m. 1 Exhibition Game 11 DePauw University Memphis 6 p.m. 2 Hendrix Classic All times Central 13 Centre College Memphis 1 p.m.