WILDCAT BASKETBALL... GLIAC PLAYERS OF THE YEAR
Lisa Jamula Deanna Sutton Julie Heldt 1991 1992 1993
Shana DeCremer Kris Manske Marisa DellAngelo 1997 1998 2002
GLIAC TOURNAMENT 1991 1992 1995 1996 1997 1998 2000 CHAMPIONS NCAA II 1989 1991 1992 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES TABLE OF CONTENTS
Wildcat GLIAC Players of the Year ...... IFC Table of Contents ...... 1 Covering the Wildcats ...... 2 Location: Marquette, MI 49855 2004-05 Preview ...... 3 Founded: 1899 The Coaching Staff Enrollment: 8,700 Head Coach Mike Geary ...... 4 School Colors: Old Gold & Olive Green Nickname: Wildcats Head Coach Mike Geary/Assistant Coach Michelle Guyant Holloway ...... 5 National Affiliation: NCAA II 2004-05 Roster ...... 6 Conference: GLIAC Meet the Wildcats Home Arena: Berry Events Center Emily Belland ...... 7 Capacity: 4,000 Tiffany Grubaugh ...... 8 President: Dr. Leslie Wong Faculty Athletic Rep.: Jim Suksi Andrea Brooke ...... 9 Athletic Director: Ken Godfrey Michelle Moard/Tera Opperman ...... 10 Office Phone: 906-227-1826 Danicia Braun/Holly Cole ...... 11 E-mail: [email protected] Lauren Bartelli/Allison Carroll/Maria Kasza ...... 12 Athletic Department Phone: Aimee Kovinchick/Autumn Kuhtic ...... 13 906-227-2105 2003-04 Year In Review ...... 14
FACTS Athletic Dept. FAX: 906-227-2492 Head Basketball Coach: Mike Geary 2003-04 Results & Statistics ...... 15 Alma Mater: Aquinas College '79 2003-04 GLIAC Review ...... 16-17
Overall Record/Years: 401-121/18 The NMU Record Book NMU Record/Years: 354-111/16 Honors and Awards ...... 18 Office Phone: 906-227-2643 E-mail: [email protected] Records and Career Leaders ...... 19-20 Assistant Coach: Michelle Guyant-Holloway Yearly Statistical Leaders ...... 21-22 Sports Information Dir.: David Faiella Series Records ...... 23 Office Phone: 906-227-1013 Wildcats in the NCAA Tournament ...... 24 Home Phone: 906-226-8435 Letterwinners ...... 25 E-mail: [email protected] Sports Information FAX: Northern Michigan University 906-227-2492 NMU Profile ...... 26-27 NMU Sports Hotline: 906-227-1014 Athletic Facilities ...... 28 World Wide Web Address: Home of the Wildcats ...... IBC
QUICK http://newsbureau.nmu.edu/wildcats/
Team Information 2003-04 Overall Record: 19-8 Credits 2003-04 GLIAC Record/Finish: The 2004-05 Northern Michigan University women’s basketball media guide is a 11-7/4th GLIAC North Division publication of the Northern Michigan University Sports Information Office. Written, 2003-04 GLIAC Tournament Finish: designed, and edited by David Faiella with assistance from Bridget Berube. Design of Lost to Ashland in quarterfinals outside covers by Rus Ault. Photography provided by Duane Pape. Printing by NMU (95-82) Printing Services. On the Covers Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 6/3 The front cover of the 2004-05 Northern Michigan University women’s basketball
NMU media guide features the NMU seniors. The back cover features a team picture and the 2004-05 schedule.
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Northern Michigan Univesity Basketball Media Guide 1 COVERING THE WILDCATS
SPORTS INFORMATION SERVICES RADIO Your hosts at the Berry Events Center and Requests for radio broadcast permission at for all Northern Michigan athletic events is the Berry Events Center must be made David Faiella, sports information director. through the Sports Information Office at least Media guides, programs, and pre-game notes one week in advance of the game to be Renee Prusi will be available prior to each game, and a broadcast. Northern Michigan maintains a The Mining Journal P.O. Box 430 complete computerized statistical package courtesy telephone line for visiting radio Marquette, MI 49855 will be provided immediately following the stations. Stations wishing to install addi- Voice Phone: 906/228-2500 contest. In addition, broadcasting media are tional lines may do so by calling the Sports Fax Number: 906/228-2617 provided with statistics at halftime, as well as Information Office. Sports Editor at the end of the game. The North Wind PRACTICES Northern Michigan University B.E.C. PRESS FACILITIES Media are always welcome at practices; University Center Northern Michigan’s press facilities are Marquette, MI 49855 however, advance notice is requested. Prac- Voice Phone: 906/227-2545 located on the west side of the Berry Events tices usually begin at 3:30 p.m. each day. Fax Number: 906/227-2449 Center. Please contact David Faiella in the Contact the Sports Information Office for any Sports Information Office to reserve seats at Mike Ludlum changes in practice times. WLUC-TV (NBC) least one week in advance, as space is limited. 177 U.S. 41 Northern Michigan maintains a telephone, PLAYER INTERVIEWS Negaunee, MI 49866 which is available on a first-come, first-serve All requests for player interviews should WILDCATS Voice Phone: 906/475-4141 basis, for media to use at any game. Fax Number: 906/475-5070 be made through David Faiella in the Sports Information Office. It is the policy of Head Ron Plumb MEDIA CREDENTIALS Coach Mike Geary not to allow player inter- WGLQ/WCMM-FM 524 Ludington Street Press credentials are required for each home views prior to games. Escanaba, MI 49829 game. Members of the media may obtain Voice Phone: 906/789-9700 these by contacting David Faiella in the COACH GEARY INTERVIEWS Fax Number: 906/789-9700 Sports Information Office. Upon acceptance, Coach Geary is available for interviews Sports Desk credentials will be held for pickup at the will throughout the week. All requests for inter- WMQT-FM call window, which is located inside the main views should be made through David Faiella P.O. Box 467 entrance to the Berry Events Center. in the Sports Information Office. Generally, it
THE Ishpeming, MI 49849 is best to interview Coach Geary in the morn- Voice Phone: 906/485-5523 PHOTOGRAPHERS ing or before and after practices. Fax Number: 906/485-4585 Photography credentials are limited to daily, Mike Arnow weekly, and student newspapers, wire ser- WJPD/WDMJ/WIAN vices, and team photographers, and must be FOR MORE INFORMATION OR MATERIALS ON THE NMU P.O. Box 700 requested at least one week in advance of the WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM, PLEASE CONTACT: Marquette, MI 49855 game to be covered. Voice Phone: 906/225-1313 David Faiella Fax Number: 906/225-1324 Sports Information Director Office Phone: 906-227-1013 Sports Department Home Phone: 906-226-8435 WNMU Public Radio 90 Learning Resources Center E-mail: [email protected] Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI 49855 Voice Phone: 906/227-2600 Voice of the Wildcats Mark Evans The official voice of all Wildcat women’s WHCH/WKQS-FM basketball games for the 2004-05 season 2025 U.S. 41 West is WNGE (99.5 FM). Adam Hamari and Jim Marquette, MI 49855 LaJoie will provide the call for all games. Voice Phone: 906/228-9700 All NMU women’s broadcasts are avail- Fax Number: 906/228-9717 able on the Internet by visiting the NMU athletics Web site at www.nmu.edu/ath- letics, or on TEAMLINE by dialing 1-800- 846-4700 (access code 1759). TEAMLINE broadcasts are charged to your credit card. COVERING
2 Northern Michigan University Women’s Basketball Media Guide 2004-05 SEASON PREVIEW
‘CATS HAVE THE DEPTH TO COMPETE
OUTLOOK into her own this season. “A very good perimeter shooter,” Geary During the 2003-04 season the Northern Michigan University women’s added. basketball team played a bit shorthanded. At one time last season the Kovinchick and Kasza will fill some needs in the backcourt. ‘Cats had 10 or fewer players available. But they made it through the Kovinchick is a talented guard who can dish the rock. Kasza is a scorer season going 19-8 overall and 11-7 in the GLIAC. The GLIAC record who will be looked at for the shooting guard spot. “We put a lot of was good for a fourth place finish in the GLIAC North race. pressure on our guards to carry us offensively a year ago,” Geary said. The ‘Cats return six letterwinners and four starters from last season. “We have the personnel to bolster that situation.” Emily Samuelson will probably be the biggest loss to the squad. She was a GLIAC North Division All-Conference Second Team selection FORWARDS and a member of the GLIAC North Division All-Defensive Team. Brooke and Moard are the two season veterans returning along the Samuelson was second on the team in 2003-04 with a 15.8 ppg average, baseline. Brooke averaged in double-digits in the scoring column for led the team with 89 steals and 124 assists. She also had 15 blocks 2003-04 with an 11.9 ppg average (319 points). She was also second which was second on the squad. Also not returning this season are Joy on the team on the boards with 155 (5.7 rpg). Brooke is a good mid- Kohegyi and Jennie Steenwyk. range shooter according to Geary. Moard led the team with 192 Back on the squad includes 2003-04 GLIAC North Division All- rebounds (7.1 rpg). She played in 27 games last season, as she only Conference First Team member, Tiffany Grubaugh, as she led the squad started 10 games. “Michelle will play a major role this year and needs in points with 533 (19.7 ppg). Grubaugh was named to the 2004-05 to establish some consistency,” Geary said. Women’s Division II Bulletin Super 16 Selections. Holly Cole, Tera Carroll is the lone newcomer who could crack the line-up at one of the Opperman, Andrea Brooke, Emily Belland and Michelle Moard return forward spots. “She will be an impact freshman,” Geary added. “A to the squad. tough minded player as we feel she will be one of the top freshmen in NMU made a return trip to the GLIAC Tournament after the 2003-04 our league.” Lauren Bartelli has to sit out this season because she is a season for the 15th consecutive season. They lost in the first round to transfer. Ashland (95-82). Coach Mike Geary now in his 17th season in Marquette will welcome CENTERS four newcomers to the squad. Also back in the fold is Danicia Braun Belland is the lone returnee in the middle for the ‘Cats. She averaged who appeared in five games last season and was granted a medical 6.2 ppg and 4.8 rpg for the 2003-04 season. “She has worked hard to redshirt after re-injuring her knee which required surgery. “We have develop her game,” Geary said. Geary expects her offensive numbers some experience back from a year ago,” Geary said. “We have six of the to go up this season. Junior college transfer Kuhtic will provide relief seven players who comprised the playing group a year ago. We will in the middle for the ‘Cats. She could be a big surprise for the ‘Cats have players who know what to expect when we get into league play.” and a real good player for the ‘Cats. “We have to have a more potent Newcomers include freshmen Aimee Kovinchick, Allison Carroll and inside attack,” Geary said. “We struggled with that a year ago.” Maria Kasza. Junior college transfer Autumn Kuhtic fills a need in the middle for the ‘Cats. The roster has three seniors who will be looked to SCHEDULE for leadership. “We will have to have someone set up and give us some The ‘Cats will play their first five games away from Marquette, Mich. leadership.” Geary added. “Not just one person. Senior leadership is NMU opens the season at the CSU-Pueblo Tournament and will face important for a championship caliber team.” the host school and Nebraska-Kearney. The second week of the season the ‘Cats will play at the Ashland Tournament against Indiana (Pa.) and GUARDS Tiffin. NMU will play in a third tournament at Michigan Tech before Grubaugh is the shooting guard for ‘Cat offense. She was named the Christmas against Central State (Ohio) and Florida Southern. GLIAC North Division Player of the Week last season on three Lake Superior State looks as the team to beat in the GLIAC North. separate occasions. Grubaugh was second in the conference in 2003-04 Ferris State, Michigan Tech, Grand Valley and NMU will all look to in scoring by averaging 19.1 ppg. She was also fifth in the GLIAC in challenge for the top spot. NMU was picked in a tie for fourth place in assists (3.63 apg), second in three-point field goal percentage (.424 the 2004-05 GLIAC Preseason Women’s Basketball Coaches Poll. percent) and second in three-point field goals made (2.67 avg/g). Ashland and Gannon in the GLIAC South are the favorites. “If we do Grubaugh led the team in field goals by going 181-396 (.457 percent) what we can do to improve our ability to handle the ball. I think that and three-point field goals by shooting 72-170 (.424 percent). we can be one of the top teams in the league,” Geary said. “We are “Grubaugh is the best perimeter player returning in our conference,” goanna have to rebound better and compete.” Geary said. “She is an explosive scorer and a much improved defender.” The ‘Cats have the weapons to challenge for one of the top places in Opperman looks to have the inside track to run the point for the ‘Cats the GLIAC North and make another trip to the GLIAC Tournament. A in 2004-05. She was third on the team last season, as a wing player, in trip to the NCAA II post-season is not out of the question if the team assists (98) and steals (45). Opperman scored 236 points during the can gel at the right time. This season the team should not have a 2003-04 season (8.7 ppg). “She is a tough defender and competitor,” problem with not having enough bodies to compete night in and out. Geary said. Braun could also play at the point. She is going to have an With the freshmen, transfer and returnees the ‘Cats could be a real impact on the team according to Coach Geary, but he added that she has threat. to improve her ability to handle the ball to have a major impact. Cole a good outside shooter will be looked at for her three-point range scoring. During the 2003-04 season, Cole was third on the team from the arc by converting 31-105 (.295 percent). She could find her way to one of the wings. According to Coach Geary, Cole is ready to come
Northern Michigan University Women’s Basketball Media Guide 3 HEAD COACH MIKE GEARY
Mike Geary, the most successful coach in NMU women’s basketball history, enters his 17th season in Marquette. He won his 400th collegiate game during the 2003-04 season as the ‘Cats finished with a 19-8 overall record. It was the first time in his tenure at NMU that he had back-to-back seasons in which his team failed to win 20 or more games. The 2002-03 squad finished with a un-Geary like 16- 10 record, which was only the third time in his NMU tenure that his team did not win 20 or more games in a season. He reached two coaching milestones during the 2001-02 season. He notched his 300th win in 14 years at Northern Michigan and won his 350th game in 16 years as a head collegiate coach. In 16 years at Northern Michigan, he has compiled a 354-111 record, a winning percentage of .761. His overall collegiate record is 401-121, a winning percentage of .768. Geary’s teams have won 20 or more games 12 times during his 16-year tenure, including 20, or more wins, the last eight out of 10 years. He has never had a losing season. His “worst” season
FILE records are still an enviable 17-10 mark in 1989-90 and 1993-94. He also won 20 or more games in two years as head coach at Lake Superior State, giving him 20 or more victories 14 times in 18 years as a head coach on the collegiate level. Birthplace The 1997-98 team was the most successful in school history. Their accomplishments included: Chicago, Ill. a school-record 28-4 season, a second-straight Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference North Division title, their sixth GLIAC post-season tournament championship, qualified for the NCAA-II Birthdate tournament for the seventh time, won their second Great Lakes Regional title, advanced to the Elite May 27, 1957 Eight for the second time and advanced to the Final Four for the first time. They defeated Seattle Pacific, 86-57, in the quarterfinals before losing to eventual champion, North Dakota, 79-69, in the Alma Mater semifinals. The 1997-98 squad established five team records and tied another. The six seniors on the squad Aquinas College, 1979 set a standard for years to come, winning 101 games and losing just 21 during their four-year careers. In 1989 and 1997, Geary was selected GLIAC Coach-of-the-Year. The Basketball Coaches Overall Record Association of Michigan (BCAM) also named him Women’s Basketball Coach-of-the-Year in the 401-121 state in 1997. During his tenure at NMU, he has coached 33 first-team All-GLIAC players, six GLIAC Most Valuable Players, 35 All-GLIAC Academic players, five All-Americans and five All-American NMU Record Honorable Mention players. 354-111 The 1995-96 Wildcats were the first NMU team to advance to the Elite Eight after winning
GEARY their first Great Lakes Regional title over Bellarmine College, 84-55. The 'Cats lost in the first round Coaching Experience of the Elite Eight, dropping a 81-76 decision to No. 2 ranked Abilene Christian University. Head Coach, Lake Superior State Geary was appointed head coach in August of 1988, coming to NMU from Lake Superior State University where he compiled 23-5 and 24-5 records in two years as head coach. He took over a 1986-88 team which was six games below the .500 mark the previous year in the conference and produced a Head Coach, Northern Michigan squad that finished second with a 14-4 ledger. The team posted a 24-4 overall mark and became the 1988-Present first team to reach the NCAA II playoffs. Geary, a native of South Bend, Ind., is a 1979 graduate of Aquinas College where he was a Honors three-year starter on the basketball team and twice served as team captain. His first coaching assignment was at East Grand Rapids High School where he served as the boys' junior varsity coach. GLIAC Coach of the Year He also served as an assistant at Lake Superior State for both the men's and women's teams. 1989, 1997 Geary, and his wife, Noelle, an NMU graduate and a teacher in the Father Marquette School BCAM Coach of the Year system, are the parents of two sons, Sean (18) a freshman at Michigan Tech and Tyler (14). THE 1997 Mike Geary’s Head Coaching Record Overall GLIAC Season School G W L Pct GP W L Pct GLIAC Finish 1986-87 Lake Superior State 28 23 5 .821 16 12 4 .750 Second 1987-88 Lake Superior State 29 24 5 .828 16 13 3 .813 Tied-Second LSSU Totals 57 47 10 .825 32 25 7 .781 1988-89 Northern Michigan 28 24 4 .857 16 14 2 .876 Second 1989-90 Northern Michigan 27 17 10 .630 16 10 6 .625 Third 1990-91 Northern Michigan 31 22 9 .710 16 11 5 .688 Third 1991-92 Northern Michigan 30 24 6 .800 16 12 4 .750 Second 1992-93 Northern Michigan 28 22 6 .786 16 12 4 .750 Second 1993-94 Northern Michigan 27 17 10 .630 18 10 8 .556 Fourth 1994-95 Northern Michigan 30 21 9 .700 18 12 6 .667 Third 1995-96 Northern Michigan 30 25 5 .833 18 14 4 .778 Second 1996-97 Northern Michigan 30 27 3 .900 18 18 0 1.000 First 1997-98 Northern Michigan 32 28 4 .875 18 15 3 .833 First 1998-99 Northern Michigan 29 23 6 .793 19 15 4 .789 Second 1999-00 Northern Michigan 31 25 6 .806 19 15 4 .789 Third 2000-01 Northern Michigan 30 24 6 .800 18 15 3 .833 Second 2001-02 Northern Michigan 29 20 9 .690 18 13 5 .722 Second 2002-03 Northern Michigan 26 16 10 .615 18 12 6 .666 Third 2003-04 Northern Michigan 27 19 8 .703 18 11 7 .611 Fourth NMU Totals 465 354 111 .761 280 209 71 .746 Totals LSSU/NMU 522 401 121 .768 312 232 79 .743
4 Northern Michigan University Women’s Basketball Media Guide NMU COACHING STAFF Michelle Guyant-Holloway A four-time letterwinner (1993-96) at Northern Michigan University, Mike Geary and she joined the staff in 1998-99 as a full-time assistant coach after a stellar playing career. Northern Michigan University Besides her on-court coaching duties, she is responsible for various ad- Present — Head coach at Northern Michigan University ministrative duties, opponent game-tape breakdown, individual player 1988-89 (24-4) * First NMU team to play in NCAA Tournament workouts and off-season training. She also oversees the academic progress * GLIAC Coach of the Year of the team; helps organize and run the youth basketball programs and 1989-90 (17-10) * Second straight winning season summer camps. Michelle also serves as senior women’s administrator in the 1990-91 (22-9) athletic department. * Third straight winning season * Set 32 team and individual school records The Milwaukee, Wis. native prepped at Piux XI High School, where she * Lisa Jamula, GLIAC Most Valuable Player * Won first GLIAC Tournament played on four state championship teams. * Second NCAA appearance She concluded her career at NMU as the 19th all-time scorer with 978 1991-92 (24-6) * Fourth straight winning season points and the 17th all-time rebounder with 486. She led the Wildcats in * Deanna Sutton, GLIAC Most Valuable Player * Won second GLIAC Tournament rebounding in 1996, was named to the GLIAC All-Tournament Team, earned All-GLIAC First-Team * Third NCAA appearance honors and Second-Team All-Region honors. She was also selected MVP of the 1995 GLIAC Tourna- 1992-93 (22-6) * Fifth straight winning season ment. * Julie Heldt, GLIAC Most Valuable Player Michelle came to NMU from Dodge City Community College in Kansas where she was the interim * Set 17 team and individual school records * Qualified for GLIAC Tournament head coach. 1993-94 (17-10) * Sixth straight winning season She married Phil Holloway on May 20, 2000. * Qualified for GLIAC Tournament 1994-95 (21-9) * Seventh straight winning season NMU Coaching Records * Won third GLIAC Tournament * Fourth NCAA appearance Year Coach G W L Pct 1995-96 (25-5) 1971 Del Parshall 2 2 0 1.000 * Posted best record in school history * Registered 200th win as head coach 1972 Del Parshall 6 4 2 .666 * Won fourth GLIAC Tournament 1973 Del Parshall 8 3 5 .375 * Fifth NCAA appearance 1974 Del Parshall 10 5 5 .500 * Won first NCAA Great Lakes Regional championship 1975 Del Parshall 12 6 6 .500 * Made first Elite Eight appearance 1976 Del Parshall 22 11 11 .500 1996-97 (27-3) 1977 Lu Darr 20 9 11 .450 * Posted best record in school history * GLIAC Coach of the Year 1978 Anita Palmer 18 10 8 .556 * BCAM Coach of the Year in Michigan 1979 Anita Palmer 25 12 13 .480 * First regular-season GLIAC championship 1980 Anita Palmer 26 17 9 .654 * First undefeated GLIAC season * Won fifth GLIAC Tournament 1981 Anita Palmer 28 21 7 .750 * Sixth NCAA tournament appearance 1982 Anita Palmer 25 13 12 .520 1997-98 (28-4) 1983 Anita Palmer 25 15 10 .600 * Best record in school history * Second appearance in Elite Eight 1984 Anita Palmer 28 9 19 .321 * First appearance in Final Four 1985 Paulette Stein 26 12 14 .462 * Ranked third in final NCAA II poll, highest 1986 Paulette Stein 24 13 11 .542 ranking ever * Senior class compiled 101-21 record 1987 Paulette Stein 27 16 11 .593 * First team to win GLIAC Tournament four 1988 Paulette Stein 27 9 18 .333 straight years * Kris Manske GLIAC MVP and First-Team All- 1989 Mike Geary 28 24 4 .857 American 1990 Mike Geary 27 17 10 .630 1998-99 (23-6) 1991 Mike Geary 31 22 9 .710 * Fifth straight season of 20 or more wins * Eighth NCAA-II Tournament appearance 1992 Mike Geary 30 24 6 .800 1999-00 (25-6) 1993 Mike Geary 28 22 6 .786 * Sixth straight season of 20 or more wins 1994 Mike Geary 27 17 10 .630 * Tenth straight appearance in GLIAC Tournament * Won seventh GLIAC Tournament Championship 1995 Mike Geary 30 21 9 .700 * Made ninth NCAA-II Tournament appearance 1996 Mike Geary 30 25 5 .833 2000-01 (24-6) 1997 Mike Geary 30 27 3 .900 * Seventh straight season of 20 or more wins * 11th straight appearance in GLIAC Tournament 1998 Mike Geary 32 28 4 .875 * Made 10th NCAA II Tournament appearance 1999 Mike Geary 29 23 6 .793 * Advanced to regional championship seventh time 2000 Mike Geary 31 25 6 .806 2001-02 (20-9) * Eighth straight season of 20 or more wins 2001 Mike Geary 30 24 6 .800 * 12th straight appearance in GLIAC Tournament 2002 Mike Geary 29 20 9 .690 * Made 11th NCAAA II Tournament appearance 2003 Mike Geary 26 16 10 .615 * Coach Geary wins 350th collegiate game * Marisa DellAngelo GLIAC Player of the Year 2004 Mike Geary 27 19 8 .703 2002-03 (16-10) Totals 824 541 283 .656 *13th straight appearance in the GLIAC Tournament *15th straight winning season 2003-04 (19-8) *14th straight appearance in the GLIAC Tournament *16th straight winning season Northern Michigan University Women’s Basketball Media Guide 5 2004-05 ROSTER
2004-05 Northern Michigan University Women’s Basketball Roster
No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown/High School or College 12 Danicia Braun G 5-7 Rfr. Bark River, Mich./Escanaba 14 Aimee Kovinchick G 5-8 Fr. Mansfield, Ohio/St. Peter’s 20 Tera Opperman G 5-7 Jr. Onalaska, Wis./Onalaska 22 Tiffany Grubaugh G 5-9 Sr. Canton, Mich./Plymouth Salem 24 Lauren Bartelli F 5-10 So. Marquette, Mich./Senior/Alma College 30 Allison Carroll F 6-1 Fr. Rhinelander, Wis./Rhinelander 32 Andrea Brooke F 5-9 Sr. Schaumburg, Ill./Schaumburg/McHenry County College 34 Holly Cole G/F 5-8 So. St. Ignace, Mich./LaSalle 40 Emily Belland C 6-1 Sr. Racine, Wis./J.I. Case 44 Maria Kasza G 5-8 Fr. Rapid City, Mich./Kalkaska 50 Autumn Kuhtic C 6-0 Jr. Grandville, Mich./Grandville/Grand Rapids CC 52 Michelle Moard F 6-1 Jr. Appleton, Wis./North
Head Coach: Mike Geary (17th year) Assistant Coach: Michelle Guyant-Holloway Volunteer Assistant Coach: Mike Forgette
Geographical Breakdown Michigan (6) Wisconsin (4) Illinois (1) Lauren Bartelli (Marquette) Emily Belland (Racine) Andrea Brooke (Schaumburg) Danicia Braun (Bark River) Allison Carroll (Rhinelander) Holly Cole (St. Ignace) Michelle Moard (Appleton) Tiffany Grubaugh (Canton) Tera Opperman (Onalaska) Ohio (1) Maria Kasza (Rapid City) Aimee Kovinchick (Mansfield) Autumn Kuhtic (Grandville)
Class Breakdown Seniors (3) Sophomores (2) Emily Belland Lauren Bartelli Andrea Brooke Holly Cole Tiffany Grubaugh Redshirt Freshmen (1) Juniors (3) Danicia Braun Autumn Kuhtic Michelle Moard Freshmen (3) Tera Opperman Allison Carroll Maria Kasza Aimee Kovinchick
6 Northern Michigan University Women’s Basketball Media Guide MEET THE WILDCATS
Emily Belland Center • Senior • 6-2 • Racine, Wis.
Points 2003-04: Earned third letter by starting all High School: Earned four 22 vs Northland Baptist (11/18/ 03) 27 games. Scored a career-high 22 points letters at J.I. Case High Rebounds against Northland Baptist. Pulled down a School playing for coach 12 vs. Ferris State (2/8/04) career-high 12 rebounds against Ferris State. Steve Benkert. Graduated Assists 2 vs. Concordia University (11/ Had a double-double against Concordia University with 11 points as school’s all-time lead- 22/03) and 10 rebounds. Won the Molly Sayer Award. ing rebounder (562). Av- Field Goals 11 vs. Northland Baptist (11/18/ 2002-03: Earned second letter by appearing in 17 games and started eraged 10.7 points and 10.7
HIGHS 03) three of them. Scored a season-high six points against Lewis and rebounds senior year. Field Goal Attempts 14 vs. Northland Baptist (11/18/ Findlay. Had seven rebounds against Saginaw Valley State for a Earned First-Team All- 03) season-best. Conference and All- 3-Pt. Field Goals None County honors. Versatile 3-Pt. Field Goal Attempts 2001-02: Earned athlete who earned 12 var- None
first letter as a true sity letters. Was a state Free Throws
CAREER 6 at Saginaw Valley State (1/31/ freshman after qualifier in swimming and 04) playing in 13 a two-time state qualifier Free Throw Attempts games. Scored 18 in track and field. Out- 10 vs. Concordia University (11/ 22/03) points including a standing student with a 4.03
season-high 11 GPA, graduating 22nd in a points vs. Michi- class of 422.
gan-Dearborn. Personal: Enjoys reading, writing and running. Major field of
Also had 15 re- study is public relations. Daughter of Jerrold and Dianne Belland. bounds including Born on March 16, 1983.
a season-high 10
boards, also vs. Michigan-
Dearborn.
Belland's Career Stats Year G FG FGA % FT FTA % 3PFG3PFGA % Reb Avg Assists TP Avg 2001-02 13 6 13 .462 6 15 .400 0 0 .000 15 1.2 5 18 1.4 2002-03 17 10 27 .370 12 28 .429 0 0 .000 36 2.1 0 32 1.9 2003-04 27 67 134 .500 33 77 .429 0 0 .000 129 4.8 9 167 6.2 Totals 57 83 174 .477 51 120 .425 0 0 .000 180 3.2 14 217 3.8 Northern Michigan University Women’s Basketball Media Guide 7 MEET THE WILDCATS
Tiffany Grubaugh Guard • Senior • 5-9 • Canton, Mich.
2003-04: Started all 27 games to pick up Received the Free Throw Points second letter. Led team in points (533), Award. 35 at Ferris State (2/26/04) field goals (181), three-pointers (72) and Rebounds free throws (99). First Team All-GLIAC 2001-02: Took a redshirt 12 vs. Finlandia (1/20/03) North. Named the GLIAC North Division season. Player of the Week three times during the Assists season. Second in the GLIAC in scoring (19.1 ppg), second in three- 2000-01: A freshman 8 vs. Northland Baptist (11/18/ 03) point field goal percentage (.424 percent) and second in three-point guard, she was named field goals made (2.67 avg/g). Scored career-high 35 points at GLIAC Freshman of the Field Goals Ferris State. Had three double-doubles. Scored in double-figures Year and was named to the 12 at Findlay (1/19/04) in 24 games. Made eight of 10 free throw attempts against Ferris All-GLIAC South Division HIGHS
State. Had eight assists against Northland Baptist. First-Team. She led the Field Goal Attempts 2002-03: Started and appeared in 26 games. Second on the team Wayne State Warriors in 25 vs. Fla. Gulf Coast (11/16/ with a 15.7 ppg average. Scored 409 points for the season. Led team scoring with 358 points 03) with 146 field goals. Had 56 three-pointers for the team-high. (13.3) and three-point field 3-Pt. Field Goals Second on the squad with 71 assists. Scored a then NMU career- goals made (49). She 7 vs. Michigan Tech (1/27/03) high 30 points against Rollins. Had 12 rebounds for a career-high pulled in 118 rebounds against Finlandia. (4.4), had 40 assists, 29 3-Pt. Field Goal Attempts Dished out six steals and five blocked 12 vs. Fla. Gulf Coast (11/16/ 03) assists against shots. She scored in double Ferris State. figures 17 times and scored Free Throws Made seven a career-high 33 points vs.
CAREER 8 vs. Ferris State (2/8/04) three-point field Rollins College. goals against Free Throw Attempts Michigan Tech High School: Four-time 10 vs. Ferris State (2/8/04) for a career-high. letterwinner at Plymouth Made all eight Salem High School under free throw at- coach Fred Thomann. Team compiled a 73-15 record during her tempts against career, including a 21-2 record her senior year. Plymouth Salem Lake Superior. went undefeated winning the conference and district championship. Named the Was team MVP and First-Team All-Conference her junior and GLIAC North Di- senior years. Senior year, named to All-State Third-Team, All- vision Player of Metro First-Team and the BCAM All-Star Team. Was named the Week for her Female Athlete of the Year at Plymouth Salem. Also competed in play against track and field, setting a school record in the discus as a freshman. Michigan Tech, Junior year won a state championship in the discus and set a school Grand Valley record in the shot put. Won state championship in shot put her senior State and Ferris year and finished fourth in the discus. Competed in the shot and State as she aver- discus for Team Michigan at the Midwest Meet of Champions. aged 23.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and Personal: Major field of study is sports science. Daughter of Kelly 3.3 assists for the week. Scored the winning basket against Michi- and Gayla Grubaugh. Born on March 3, 1982. gan Tech at the buzzer as she was 7-9 in three-pointers. Named to the 2002-03 All-GLIAC North Division All-Conference First Team. Grubaugh's Career Stats Year G FG FGA % FT FTA % 3PFG3PFGA % Reb Avg Assists TP Avg 2000-01 27 135 331 .408 39 54 .722 49 139 .353 118 4.4 40 358 13.3 2002-03 26 146 360 .406 61 70 .871 56 168 .333 112 4.3 71 409 15.7 2003-04 27 181 396 .457 99 131 .756 72 170 .424 147 5.4 104 533 19.7 Totals 80 462 1087 .425 199 255 .780 177 477 .371 377 4.7 215 1300 16.3 8 Northern Michigan University Women’s Basketball Media Guide MEET THE WILDCATS
Andrea Brooke Forward• Senior • 5-9 • Schaumburg, Ill.
2003-04: Appeared in all 27 games and Points started 24 of them. Earned first letter. Scored 23 vs. Finlandia (12/15/03) Rebounds a career-high 23 points against Finlandia. 10 at Ashland (3/2/04)
Grabbed a career-best 10 boards against Assists 3 vs. Wayne State (1/6/04) Ashland. Second on the team with 155 rebounds (5.7 rpg). Third Field Goals on the team with 319 points (11.8 ppg). Led the team at the free HIGHS 8 vs. Northwood (2/14/04) throw line by going 74-87 (.851 percent). Had a double-double Field Goal Attempts against Ashland in the GLIAC Tournament of 12 points and 10 14 vs. Ashland (1/22/04) 3-Pt. Field Goals rebounds. Named as the winner of the Free Throw Award. 1 at Grand Valley (2/28/04)
3-Pt. Field Goal Attempts Junior College: Played two seasons at McHenry County College 4 at Michigan Tech (12/4/03) in Crystal Lake, Ill. A two-time Junior College All-American. Free Throws 9 vs. Hillsdale (1/8/04) CAREER Broke the all-time scoring record. Team was two-time conference Free Throw Attempts champions. 10 vs. Hillsdale (1/8/04)
High School: Earned three letters at Schaumburg High School under Joe Breault. Three-time all-conference selection. Two-time all-area pick. Honorable mention all-state. Broke all-time scoring record for high school with 1999 points. Daily Herald Player of the
Week. Played on volleyball team for three seasons.
Personal: Major field of study is physical education with an emphasis in coaching. Daughter of Tom and Linda Brooke. Born on August 7, 1983.
Brooke's Career Stats Year G FG FGA % FT FTA % 3PFG3PFGA % Reb Avg Assists TP Avg 2003-04 24 120 230 .522 74 87 .851 5 22 .227 155 5.7 18 319 11.8 Totals 24 120 230 .522 74 87 .851 5 22 .227 155 5.7 18 319 11.8
Northern Michigan University Women’s Basketball Media Guide 9 MEET THE WILDCATS
Michelle Moard Tera Opperman Forward •Junior • Guard • Junior • 6-1 • Appleton, Wis. 5-7 • Onalaska, Wis. 2003-04: Appeared in 27 games and started 2003-04: Appeared in 27 games and 10 to earn second letter. Scored a career- started 20 to pick up second letter. Tallied high 20 points at Gannon as she was a a career-high 21 points against Rollins. perfect 6-6 from the floor. Grabbed 16 Dished the rock eight times against rebounds against Wayne State for a career- Wayne State for a career-best. Sank seven high. Led team with 192 rebounds (7.1). free throws against Michigan Tech in nine Had three double-doubles. Was 8-11 from attempts. the line at Gannon. Named as the Outstand- 2002-03: Appeared in 24 games to earn ing Rebounder. first letter. Averaged 3.7 2002-03: Appeared in 26 ppg. Had 46 rebounds for 1.9 rpg. Scored a games and started 22 games Points Points 20 at Gannon (1/17/04) season-high 12 points to pick up first letter. against Mercyhurst. 21 vs. Rollins (11/21/03) Scored a season-high 16 Rebounds Grabbed a season-high points against Hillsdale and Rebounds 16 vs. Wayne State (1/6/04) six rebounds against 9 vs. Wayne State (1/6/04) Wayne State. Made all six Northwood. Against of her free throw attempts Assists Mercyhurst made four against Finlandia. Grabbed three-point field goals for Assists 13 rebounds against 4 vs. Ashland (1/22/04) a career-high. 8 vs. Wayne State (1/6/04) Gannon for a season-high. Averaged 8.3 ppg. Second Field Goals High School: Four-time Field Goals on the team with 5.7 rpg. 7 vs. Northland Baptist (11/18/ letterwinner at Onalaska 9 vs. Rollins (11/21/03) Received the Outstanding 03) High School where she played under her father, HIGHS Newcomer Award. Field Goal Attempts Field Goal Attempts Jim. Her senior year she HIGHS was team captain and 11 vs. Rollins (11/21/03) High School: Versatile 15 vs. Northland Baptis (11/18/ MVP. Set school records athlete at Appleton North 03) 3-Pt. Field Goals High School, earning four for most steals in a 4 vs. Mercyhurst (1/4/03) letters in basketball under 3-Pt. Field Goals season (111) and most 2 vs. Lewis (12/29/03) assists in a season (131). 3-Pt. Field Goal Attempts coach Dan Eastman. As a Was a First-Team All- 3-Pt. Field Goal Attempts freshman, her team ad- Conference and All- 6 at St. Leo (11/15/03) vanced to the Final Four in 3-Pt. Field Goal Attempts Coulee Region selection the Division One state tour- 2 vs. Lewis (12/29/03) and was named to the Free Throws nament and also advanced All-State Honorable 7 vs. Michigan Tech (2/16/04) to the Final Eight her jun- Free Throws Mention team. Named to ior year. Played on AAU 8 at Gannon (1/17/04) the AAU Girls Basketball Free Throw Attempts basketball team that fin- Magazine Preseason CAREER 11 at Gannon (1/17/04) ished third in the 18 and Free Throw Attempts Second-Team. Versatile CAREER under 2002 AAU Nation- 11 at Gannon (1/17/04) athlete who was captain als. Was also a four-year and a First-Team All- letterwinner in track and Conference selection in field earning MVP honors soccer and was captain as a senior. At the state and MVP of the volleyball team, also earning First-Team All- finals, she finished third in Conference honors. Was recipient of the 2002 Award of Excel- the discus and 10th in the lence from the Women’s Sports Advocates of Wisconsin and was shotput. Two-time letterwinner in volleyball. Was named school’s Onalaska’s recipient of the WIAA Scholar Athlete Award. Three- 2001-02 Female Athlete of the Year. year member of the National Honor Sociey and was named to the AAU All-Academic First-Team. Personal: Enjoys gardening, cooking, camping, all athletics and Personal: Enjoys basketball, soccer and volleyball. Father being with her golden retreivers. Major field of study is elementary competed in track and field at UW-LaCrosse. Major field of education/math- science. Daughter of Doug and Sherrill Moard. study is secondary education/biology-chemistry. Daughter of Born on February 15, 1984. Jim and Cathy Opperman. Born on October 12, 1983. Moard's Career Stats Year G FG FGA % FT FTA % 3PFG 3PFGA % Reb Avg Assists TP Avg 2002-03 26 87 166 .524 37 43 .860 4 10 .400 149 5.7 31 215 8.3 2003-04 27 88 168 .524 60 74 .811 3 10 .300 192 7.1 29 239 8.9 Totals 53 175 334 .524 97 117 .829 7 20 .350 341 6.4 60 454 8.6 Opperman's Career Stats Year G FG FGA % FT FTA % 3PFG 3PFGA % Reb Avg Assists TP Avg 2002-03 24 26 99 .263 30 49 .612 6 32 .188 46 1.9 37 88 3.7 2003-04 27 74 173 .428 68 95 .716 20 67 .299 102 3.8 98 236 8.7 Totals 75 100 272 .367 98 144 .680 26 99 .262 148 2.0 135 324 4.3 10 Northern Michigan University Women’s Basketball Media Guide MEET THE WILDCATS
Danicia Braun Holly Cole Guard • Redshirt Freshman • Guard/Forward• Sophomore• 5-8 • Bark River, Mich. 5-8 • St. Ignace, Mich. 2003-04: Appeared in five games before 2003-04: Appeared in 27 games and started re-injured knee, granted a medical redshirt one to earn first letter. Scored a career-high for the season. Played 18 minutes against 13 points against Rollins. Made four of Northland Baptist and scored one point. seven three-pointers against Concordia. Also Played 17 minutes against Concordia and sank four three-pointers against Ashland in scored one point. Grabbed a career-high GLIAC Tournament game. Third on the four rebounds against team in three-pointers Points Concordia. Awarded the Points made. Named the Out- Points Coaches Award. 1 vs. Northland Baptist (11/18/ 13 vs. Rollins (11/21/03) 03) and Concordia (11/22/03) standing Newcomer. Rebounds High School: Earned four Rebounds High School: Earned three 6 at Northwood (12/13/03) 4 vs. Concordia (11/22/03) letters at Escanaba High letters at LaSalle High School under Tracy School under Dorene Assists Assists 3 at Ferris State (2/26/04) Erickson. Two-time All- 4 vs. Northland Baptist (11/18/ Ingalls. Co-MVP of the U.P. First Team selection. 03) Straits Area Conference. Team won three district Field Goals First Team All-State as se- 5 vs. Grand Valley (2/5/04) titles. Named the Defen- Field Goals lected by AP. Second Team HIGHS sive Player of the Year None Detroit News Dream Team. Field Goal Attempts HIGHS twice. Won the Hustle Second Team Detroit Free 12 vs. Northland Baptist (11/18/ Field Goal Attempts Award twice. Also played Field Goal Attempts Press Dream Team. All- 03) volleyball and softball. 4 vs. Northland Baptist (11/18/ 03) U.P. First Team. BCAM 3-Pt. Field Goals second team. Academic 4 at Ashland (3/2/04) Personal: Enjoys playing 3-Pt. Field Goals all-state selection. Captain None all sports Major field of of team. Played on team 3-Pt. Field Goal Attempts study is elementary educa- that was Class C Champi- 9 vs. Northland Baptist (11/18/ 3-Pt. Field Goal Attempts 03) tion. Daughter of John and 1 vs. Northland Baptist (11/18/ ons in 1999 and 2000. Jean Braun. Has two broth- 03) Team made Final Four in Free Throws ers and a sister. Born on 2001. Team was runners-
CAREER 4 vs. Rollins (11/21/03) February 20, 1985. Free Throws up in 2002. Played on a CAREER 1 vs. Northland Baptist (11/18/ team that went 102-5 dur- Free Throw Attempts 03) and Concordia (11/22/03) ing high school career. 5 vs. Rollins (11/21/03) Free Throw Attempts First team all-conference 3 vs. Concordia (11/22/03) in softball. Softball team was district champions in 2003.
Personal: Enjoys playing sports and riding wave runners. Major field of study is elementary education. Daughter of Howard Cole. Born on June 10, 1985. Braun's Career Stats Year G FG FGA % FT FTA % 3PFG3PFGA % Reb Avg Assists TP Avg 2003-04 5 0 6 .000 2 5 .400 0 1 .000 7 1.4 7 2 0.4 Totals 5 0 6 .000 2 5 .400 0 1 .000 7 1.4 7 2 0.4
Cole's Career Stats Year G FG FGA % FT FTA % 3PFG3PFGA % Reb Avg Assists TP Avg 2003-04 27 51 150 .340 12 14 .857 31 105 .295 57 2.1 26 145 5.4 Totals 27 51 150 .340 12 14 .857 31 105 .295 57 2.1 26 145 5.4
Northern Michigan University Women’s Basketball Media Guide 11 MEET THE WILDCAT NEWCOMERS
Lauren Bartelli Allison Carroll Forward • Sophomore • Forward • Freshman • 5-10 • Marquette, Mich. 6-1 • Rhinelander, Wis. Before NMU: Played at Alma College High School: Earned four letters at during the 2003-04 season. Played in 20 Rhinelander High School under Heidi Preul. games and scored 28 points with 26 re- Three-time first team all-conference. Player bounds. Named the Freshman of the Year. of the Year for the 2002-03 season. Member of the all-state top 20 for the firls basketball High School: Earned three letters at college. Two-time all-state honorable men- Marquette Senior High School under Karla tion. Channel 7 all-state in 2004. Also Strand. Named All-U.P. and All-GNC. Team advanced to regionals, participated in volleyball and softball. First team all-conference in after winning conference and district titles. volleyball.
Personal: Enjoys working out, going to the beach and watching Personal: Likes to snowboard and play volleyball. Daughter of movies. Daughter of Marjean and Bart Bartelli. Majoring in athletic Jackie Fritz and Jim Carroll. Undecided on major. Born on May 18, training. Born on March 18, 1985. 1986.
Maria Kasza Guard• Freshman • 5-8 • Rapid City, Mich. High School: Lettered four times at Kalkaska High School under Dave Dalton. Two-time first team all-state as a junior and senior. Holds school records for points in a career (1,944), season (663), game (46). Second in the state of Michigan history for three-pointers made (250). Also partici- pated in softball. Holds school softball records for hits in a season and batting average. Named Athlete of the Year after her junior and senior year.
Personal: Likes to take vacations, play golf and swim. Daughter of Gay and Dale Kasza. Undecided on major. Born on April 19, 1986.
12 Northern Michigan University Women’s Basketball Media Guide MEET THE WILDCAT NEWCOMERS
Aimee Kovinchick Autumn Kuhtic Guard • Freshman • Center • Junior • 5-8 • Mansfield, Ohio 6-0 • Grandville, Mich. High School: Lettered four times at Junior College: Played at Grand Rapids Mansfield St. Peter’s under Daryl Uhde. Community College under Kelly McEwen. During high school career team went 73-6 Team was conference champions. Named with three regional championships, two state to the all-conference team and was the con- semifinal and one state final appearances. ference MVP. Named to the all-area and all- After senior season, was a third team all- american team. northwest district, first team all-district six and second team all-area as selected by the News Journal. Led team High School: Lettered five times at Grandville High School. in assists for three seasons. Named all-conference, all-area and was an all-state honorable mention pick. Personal: Enjoys playing poker and snowboarding. Daughter of Ed and Lisa Grove and Paul Kovinchick. Undecided on major. Born Personal: Likes to go to the movies and hang out with family and on July 5, 1986. friends. Daughter of Cheryl and Paul Kuhtic. Majoring in special education. Born on June 21, 1983.
Northern Michigan University Women’s Basketball Media Guide 13 2003-04 YEAR IN REVIEW
With seven returning players, four of those who started 20 Tiffany Grubaugh will be returning to the Wildcats as or more games last year, the Northern Michigan University she was named to GLIAC All-Conference First Team. women’s basketball team should be a dominant force in this Leading NMU in scoring with 533 points, Grubaugh aver- season. Coach Mike Geary and his coaching staff are aged 19.7 points per game. Playing in and starting all 27 looking forward to a successful season with their experi- games Grubaugh contributed to the team season stats with enced squad. 147 rebounds (5.4), 104 assists (3.9), and 53 steals (2.0). The ‘Cats finished the 2003-04 season with an overall Emily Belland started all 27 games in the 2003-04 record of 19-8. They ended the season is a two-way tie for season for the ‘Cats, averaging 18.5 minutes per games and third place in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic tallying 167 points (6.2), 129 boards (4.8), nine assists, 13 Conference with an 11-7 record, winning 19 games total blocks and 13 steals. and made their 15th straight appearance in the GLIAC Tera Opperman, Holly Cole, and Andrea Brooke post-season tournament. The ‘Cats were knocked out of each saw a lot of time on the court in their first season in a the GLIAC Tournament in the first round with a loss to Wildcat uniform. Brooke, a transfer player, played in all 27 Ashland University, 82-05. games of her first season as a Wildcat. Brooke had 319 NMU had winning streaks of two, four, five, and seven points (11.8), 155 rebounds (5.7), 28 steals, 18 assists, and 2 games for the year. They compiled a 13-2 record for home blocks in the 2003-04 campaign. games and a 5-6 away record. Scoring a total of 2,132 (79 Opperman and Cole both played in all 27 games. ppg) points and allowing 1,865 (69.1 ppg) gave the ‘Cats a Opperman scored 236 points (8.7), pulled down 102 (3.8) winning margin of +9.9. rebounds, and added 98 assists, four blocks, and 45 steals in They shot 45 percent from the floor (750-1,654), 36 an average of 29.1 minutes per game. Cole had 145 points percent from the 3-point line (179-502), and 73.1 percent (5.4), 57 rebounds (2.1), 26 assists, and 12 steals in the from the free throw line (453-620). 2003-04 season, with a team high 86 percent free throw Coach Geary, who completed his 16th season as head shooting percentage (12-14). coach for the Wildcats, will continue as one of the most Samuelson received honors as Most Valuable Player, sucessful coaches in NMU history and in the GLIAC. His Coaches Award and the Outstanding Defensive Player overall coaching collegiate record for the past 18 years is (along with 401-121, a winning percentage of .768. Being at NMU for Danicia Braun). the past 16 years, he has compiled a record of 354-111, a The Outstanding winning percentage of .776. Newcomer Emily Samuelson left quite the impression on NMU as Award went to she had an outstanding senior season for which she was Cole while the named to the GLIAC North Division All-Conference Free Throw Second Team as well as the GLIAC North Division All- honors were Defensive Team. Samuelson finished her two-year career awarded to as a Wildcat with a total of 752 total points, 225 assists, 221 Brooke, Out- rebounds, and 165 steals. In the 2003-04 season Samuelson standing averaged 15.8 points per game, 4.6 assists per game, 4.4 Rebounder to rebounds per game, and 3.3 steals per game in 34.4 minutes Michelle Moard, per game. and the Molly Joy Kohegyi and Jennie Steenwyk will also not be Sayen Award returning to the team. Kohegyi averaged 2.6 points per went to Emily game with a total of 49 points. Steenwyk will also not be Belland. returning to the team as she contributed 16 points to the season. Emily Samuelson
14 Northern Michigan University Women’s Basketball Media Guide 2003-04 RESULTS AND STATISTICS
2003-04 Results 19-8 overall, 11-7 GLIAC
Date Opponent Result NMU-Opp High Scorer High Rebounder Nov. 15 Saint Leo Univeristy W 80-74 Grubaugh/Brooke, 18 Moard, 10 Nov. 16 Florida Gulf Coast University W 85-74 Grubaugh, 34 Moard, 8 Nov. 18 Northland Baptist W 121-52 Belland, 22 Koheygi, 10 Nov. 21 Rollins College W 89-73 Samuelson/Opperman, 21 Moard, 7 Nov. 22 Concordia University W 92-45 Grubaugh, 23 Belland, 7 Dec. 4 Michigan Tech* L 60-66 Brooke, 19 Brook, Moard, 7 Dec. 13 Northwood University* W 78-67 Grubaugh, 29 Moard, 7 Dec. 15 Finlandia University W 86-73 Brooke/Grubaugh, 23 Grubaugh, 10 Dec. 29 Lewis University W 88-79 Grubaugh, 27 Samuelson, 6 Jan. 3 Northland College W 73-62 Samuelson, 25 Samuelson, 9 Jan. 6 Wayne State* W 90-71 Grubaugh, 22 Moard, 16 Jan. 8 Hillsdale College* W 83-66 Grubaugh, 22 Moard, 12 Jan. 15 Mercyhurst* W 71-39 Belland, 16 Grubaugh, 10 Jan. 17 Gannon University* L 88-96 Moard/Samuelson, 20 Moard, 9 Jan. 19 Findlay* W 77-51 Grubaugh, 30 Brooke, 8 Jan. 22 Ashland University* W 95-90 Grubaugh, 26 Moard, 12 Jan. 29 Lake Superior State* L 72-87 Samuelson, 19 Grubaugh, 9 Jan. 31 Saginaw Valley State* L 68-82 Belland, 18 Grubaugh, 10 Feb. 5 Grand Valley* W 74-58 Grubaugh, 24 Brooke, 7 Feb. 8 Ferris State* W 78-71 Samuelson, 27 Belland, 12 Feb. 14 Northwood University* W 74-64 Grubaugh, 18 Belland, 11 Feb. 16 Michigan Tech* W 68-60 Samuelson, 23 Samuelson, 9 Feb. 19 Saginaw Valley State* L 58-63 Samuelson, 18 Moard, 10 Feb. 21 Lake Superior State* L 64-66 Samuelson, 26 Belland, 8 Feb. 26 Ferris State* L 78-85 Grubaugh, 35 Moard, 14 Feb. 28 Grand Valley State* W 60-56 Grubaugh, 23 Belland/Brooke, 7 Mar. 3 Ashland University+ L 82-95 Samuelson, 19 Brooke, 10
Home games in bold * GLIAC Conference Game + GLIAC Tournament Game ^ Great Lakes Regional Game
2003-04 Individual Statistics
3-PT. Player GP FGM-FGA Pct FGM-FGA Pct FTM-FTA Pct O f f D e f Tot Avg PF Ast. TO Blk Stl. Pts. Avg. Samuelson 27 144-330 .436 48-114 .421 90-111 .811 35 83 118 4.4 66 124 100 15 89 426 15.8 Braun 5 0-6 .000 0-1 .000 2-5 .400 1 6 7 1.4 5 7 4 0 6 2 0.4 Opperman 27 74-173 .428 20-67 .299 68-95 .716 23 79 102 3.8 86 98 70 4 45 236 8.7 Grubaugh 27 181-396 .457 72-170 .424 99-131 .756 44 103 147 5.4 50 104 92 12 53 533 19.7 Brooke 27 120-230 .522 5-22 .227 74-87 .851 48 107 155 5.7 55 18 58 2 28 319 11.8 Kohegyi 19 19-54 .352 0-13 .000 11-15 .733 17 30 47 2.5 41 15 15 1 11 49 2.6 Belland 27 67-134 .500 0-0 .000 33-77 .429 57 72 129 4.8 79 9 32 13 13 167 6.2 Cole 27 51-150 .340 31-105 .295 12-14 .857 15 42 57 2.1 44 26 32 0 12 145 5.4 Moard 27 88-168 .524 3-10 .300 60-74 .811 66 126 192 7.1 86 29 50 26 27 239 8.9 Steenwyk 15 6-13 .462 0-0 .000 4-11 .364 4 8 12 0.8 11 0 3 3 1 16 1.1 Team 31 56 87 3.2 6 NMU 27 750-1654 .453 179-502 .357 453-620 .731 341 712 1053 39.0 523 430 462 76 285 2132 79.0 OPP 27 651-1621 .402 139-454 .306 424-597 .710 345 653 998 37.0 544 333 516 52 211 1865 69.0
Northern Michigan University Women’s Basketball Media Guide 15 GREAT LAKES INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE 2003-04 GLIAC Standings The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference North Division GLIAC Overall (GLIAC) was founded in June 1972. During the two years W L Pct W L Pct Lake Superior State 16 2 .889 28 4 .875 previous to the GLIAC’s founding, several attempts were Ferris State 14 4 .778 21 20 .677 made to create a new NCAA College Division conference. In Northern Michigan 11 7 .611 19 8 .704 Michigan Tech 11 7 .611 16 11 .593 1971, the Great Lakes Athletic Conference was formed, but Saginaw Valley State 8 10 .444 16 12 .571 plans for the new conference were put on hold, and several of Grand Valley State 8 10 .444 11 15 .423 the participating schools subsequently withdrew their support. Northwood 2 16 .111 5 21 .192
The idea did not die though, and since 1972-73 the GLIAC South Division GLIAC Overall has been a leader in the advancement and promotion of W L Pct W L Pct intercollegiate athletics for men and women. Ashland 12 5 .706 23 8 .742 Gannon 10 7 .588 18 11 .621 The GLIAC features a membership of 13 schools: Ashland Wayne State 8 9 .471 12 15 .444 University, Ferris State University, Gannon University, Grand Hillsdale 7 10 .412 10 16 .385 Findlay 6 11 .353 14 13 .519 Valley State University, University of Findlay, Hillsdale Col- Mercyhurst 1 16 .059 1 25 .038 lege, Lake Superior State University, Mercyhurst College, Michigan Technological University, Northern Michigan Uni- 2004 GLIAC Tournament Quaterfinals (March 2, all games at campus sites) versity, Northwood University, Saginaw Valley State Univer- Ferris State 72, Michigan Tech 70 sity, and Wayne State University. Gannon 74, Wayne State 69 Lake Superior 77, Saginaw Valley 64 Overall the GLIAC conducts championships in 19 sports, Ashland 95, Northern Michigan 82 nine for men and 10 for women. The policy-making body is the GLIAC Executive Council, which is comprised of three Semifinals (March 5) Lake Superior 97, Gannon 80 representatives from each member institution – its director of Ferris State 86, Ashland 80 (OT) athletics, faculty representative, and senior woman adminis- Championship Game (March 6) trator. Final approval of all GLIAC legislation is required by the Lake Superior 85, Ferris State 73 Council of GLIAC Presidents. All-Tournament Team: As GLIAC commissioner, Tom Brown is responsible for Randi Johnson, Lake Superior (MVP); Mandi Johnson, Lake Superior; all conference administration. He is beginning his 10th season Lucy DeMartin, Ferris State; Erin Miller, Ferris State; Christina Jack- as the conference’s fifth commissioner. son, Gannon; and Jackie Mason, Ashland 2003-04 All-GLIAC Basketball Teams All-GLIAC First Team All-GLIAC Second Team All-GLIAC Defensive Team NORTH NORTH NORTH Player School Player School Player School Lucy DeMartin Ferris State University Jennifer Brogger Saginaw Valley State Sarah Duesing Ferris State University Tiffany Grubaugh Northern Michigan Allyson Conaway Lake Superior State Randi Johnson Lake Superior State Randi Johnson Lake Superior State Emily Samuelson Northern Michigan Randi Miller Michigan Tech Erin Miller Ferris State University Maria Schneider Michigan Tech Emily Samuelson Northern Michigan Andrea Novak Michigan Tech Julie Zeeff Grand Valley State Julie Zeeff Grand Valley State
SOUTH SOUTH SOUTH Player School Player School Player School Alanna Buurma Ashland Univeristy Isolina Brescia Ashland University Jen Gwin Gannon University Jen Gwin Gannon University Cassie Seth Mercyhurst College Zsofia Horvath University of Findlay Zsofia Horvath University of Findlay Emily Thornbury Gannon University Jackie Mason Ashland University Ebony Vincent Wayne State Michelle Vorst University of Findlay Ebony Vincent Wayne State Jodi Young Wayne State Nikki Wustman Hillsdale College Jennifer Winwright University of Findlay
Player of the Year Freshman of the Year Coach of the Year Andrea Novak, Michigan Tech Amber Rall, Ashland University Tracy Fisk, Ferris State University
16 Northern Michigan University Women’s Basketball Media Guide 2003-04 GLIAC STATISTICS
Scoring 3-Point Field Goal Percentage Player, School PPG Player, School Pct GLIAC Staff Jodi Young, Wayne State 21.3 Jenna Bartels, Michigan Tech .467 Tiffany Grubaugh, Northern Mich.19.7 Tiffany Grubaugh, Northern Mich..424 Tom Brown Andrea Novak, Michigan Tech 19.0 Emily Samuelson, Northern Mich. .421 Commissioner Lucy DeMartin, Ferris State 18.3 Cori Jewett, Grand Valley .418 Erin Miller, Ferris State 17.0 Casey England, Gannon .417 3250 W. Big Beaver, Suite 300 Troy, MI 48074 Rebounding Team Scoring Offense Phone: (810) 649-2036 Player, School RPG School PPG Zsofia Horvath, Findlay 10.7 Ashland 81.5 Fax: (810) 649-6847 Jackie Mason, Ashland Univ. 9.0 Lake Superior State 81.1 Julie Zeeff, Grand Valley 8.9 Northern Michigan 79.0 Jeff Ligney Valerie Smith, Saginaw Valley 8.8 Christina Jackson, Gannon 8.6 Team Scoring Defense Director of Media Relations School Avg 4271 Zander Dr. Field Goal Percentage Michigan Tech 60.4 Bay City, MI 48706 Player, School Pct Lake Superior 65.2 Jackie Mason, Ashland .635 Grand Valley State 67.1 Phone: (989) 686-4703 Becky Marquardt-King, Lake Sup. .635 Fax: (989) 686-4713 Nikki Wustman, Hillsdale .574 Team Field Goal Percentage E-mail: [email protected] Jennifer Hagstrom, Saginaw Valely .561 School Pct Amanda Sieja, Michigan Tech .561 Ashland .492 Northern Michigan .453 John Kirk Free Throw Percentage Michigan Tech .453 Supervisor of Officials Player, School Pct Isolina Brescia, Ashland .872 Team Field Goal Pct. Defense Jennifer Brogger, Saginaw Valley .864 School Pct Griz Zimmermann Jodi Young, Wanye State .858 Saginaw Valley State .387 President Andrea Novak, Michigan Tech .851 Ashland .389 Andrea Brook, Northern Mich. .851 Northern Michigan .402 Assists Team Free Throw Percentage Did you know... Player, School Asts School Pct Jen Gwin, Gannon 7.00 Findlay .802 ...NMU has gone undefeated in Ebony, Vincent, Wayne State 6.96 Ashland .756 GLIAC play once (18-0 in 1996-97). Emily Samuelson, Northern Mich. 4.59 Wayne State .750 Isolina Brescia, Ashland 4.03 Tiffany Grubaugh, Northern Mich.3.85 Team 3-Point FG Pct. ...Northern Michigan has made 15 School Pct appearances in the GLIAC post- Steals Michigan Tech .373 Player, School Stls Northern Michigan .357 season tournament. Emily Samuelson, Northern Mich. 3.30 Grand Valley State .352 Randi Johnson, Lake Superior 2.88 Isolina Brescia, Ashland 2.45 Ebony Vincent, Wayne State 2.41 Zsofia Horvath, Findlay 2.37 Blocked Shots Player, School Avg Julie Zeeff, Grand Valley 3.27 Jackie Mason, Ashland 3.06 Jennifer Hagstrom, Saginaw Valely 2.59 Valerie Smith, Saginaw Valley 2.26 Heather Chapman, Gannon 1.00
The Juniors
Northern Michigan University Women’s Basketball Media Guide 17 WILDCAT HONORS
Maryellen Poutanen, All-Academic Outstanding Defensive Player National Molly Sayen, All-Academic 1986 Jeanne Courneene SMAIAW-II All-State Elena Keranen, All-Academic 1988 Karen Kuhn 1980 Lori Juntila and Gwen Jackson 2002 Marisa DellAngelo, Player of the Year 1989 Tammie Anderson 1981 Lori Juntila and Gwen Jackson Marisa DellAngelo, 1st Team, All-Acad. 1990 Tammie Anderson AIAW-II All-Regional Elena Keranen, 2nd Team, All-Academic 1991 Jennifer Okon 1980 Lori Juntila Leigh Dalton, All-Academic 1992 Deanna Sutton 1981 Lori Juntila and Gwen Jackson Dominika Wawrzyniak, All-Academic 1993 Michele Van Zee Kodak All-American 2003 Tiffany Grubaugh, 1st Team 1994 Tracy Bloodworth 1993 Julie Heldt Jessica Nohl, 2nd Team 1995 Nikki Malcore 1997 Shana DeCremer 2004 Tiffany Grubaugh, 1st Team 1996 Shana DeCremer 1998 Kris Manske Emily Samuelson, 2nd Team 1997 Jennifer Johnston 2002 Marisa DellAngelo GLIAC All-Defensive Team 1998 Jennifer Johnston Daktronics All-America 1990 Lisa Jamula 1999 Jill Tunney 1998 Kris Manske, 3rd Team 1991 Lisa Jamula 2000 Brianne Weber 2000 Sasha Leverentz, 2nd Team 1996 Shana DeCremer 2001 Brianne Weber All-American, Honorable Mention Nikki Malcore 2002 Elena Keranen 1991 Lisa Jamula 1997 Shana DeCremer 2003 Elena Keranen 1992 Deanna Sutton Jennifer Johnston 2004 Emily Samuelson 1997 Kris Manske 1998 Kris Manske Coaches Award 1998 Mandee Dafoe Jennifer Johnston 1988 Karen Kuehn Kodak All-District 1999 Jill Tunney 1989 Jennifer Okon 1991 Lisa Jamula 2000 Brianne Weber 1990 Laurie Geniesse 2001 Jill Gobert 2001 Brianne Weber 1991 Jennifer Okon 2002 Marisa DellAngelo 2003 Elena Keranen 1992 Michele VanZee All Great Lakes Region Emily Samuelson 1993 Wendy Jamula 1996 Michelle Guyant, 2nd team 2004 Emily Samuelson 1994 Nikki Malcore Kris Manske, 2nd team 1995 Trisha Bailey/Tina Nesberg 1998 Kris Manske, 1st team Team 1996 Trisha Bailey/Kris Manske 1999 Carrie Dykstra, 2nd team 1997 Kris Manske Most Valuable Player 1998 Stephanie Edgerton 2000 Sasha Leverentz, 1st team 1980 Lori Juntila 2001 Jill Gobert, 2nd team 1999 Shari Rehmann 1981 Gwen Jackson 2000 Shari Rehmann 2002 Marisa DellAngelo, 1st Team 1982 Krista Pray 2003 Tiffany Grubaugh, 1st Team 2001 Maryellen Poutanen 1983 Elizabeth Hoekstra 2002 Tiffany Grubaugh 1984 Jackie Johnson 2003 Joy Kohegyi Conference 1985 Lori Schwemin 2004 Danicia Braun & Emily Samuelson 1986 Jeanne Courneene Free Throw Award GLIAC All-Conference 1987 Sheri Tucker 1986 Jeanne Courneene 1988 Tammie Anderson, 1st team 1988 Tammie Anderson 1987 Tammie Anderson 1990 Lisa Jamula, 1st team 1989 Mary Aldridge 1988 Karen Kuhn Tammie Anderson, 2nd team 1990 Tammie Anderson 1989 Sue Willson 1991 Lisa Jamula, 1st team 1991 Lisa Jamula 1990 Jennifer Okon Deanna Sutton, 2nd team 1992 Deanna Sutton 1991 Jennifer Okon 1992 Deanna Sutton, Player of 1993 Julie Heldt 1992 Julie Heldt the Year 1994 Shelly Havard 1993 Julie Heldt Julie Heldt, 2nd team 1995 Shelly Havard 1994 Amy Boynton Nikki Leibold, Hon. Mention 1996 Nikki Malcore 1995 Shelly Havard 1993 Julie Heldt, Player of the Year 1997 Shana DeCremer 1996 Jennifer Johnston 1994 Shelly Havard, 1st team 1998 Kris Manske 1997 Carrie Dykstra Amy Boynton, Hon. Mention 1999 Karla Strand 1998 Carrie Dykstra 1995 Shelly Havard, 1st team 2000 Sasha Leverentz 1999 Karla Strand Kris Manske, Freshman of 2001 Marisa DellAngelo 2000 Sasha Leverentz the Year 2002 Marisa DellAngelo 2001 Brianne Weber 1996 Michelle Guyant, 1st team 2003 Elena Keranen 2002 Marisa DellAngelo Kris Manske, 2nd team 2004 Emily Samuelson 2003 Tiffany Grubaugh 1997 Shana DeCremer, Player of Outstanding Newcomer Award 2004 Andrea Brooke the Year 1988 Sue Willson Outstanding Rebounder Mandee Dafoe, 1st team 1989 Shelley Johnson 1991 Deanna Sutton Kris Manske, 1st team 1990 Michelle VanZee 1992 Deanna Sutton 1998 Kris Manske, Player of 1991 Amy Boynton 1993 Shelly Havard the Year 1992 Julie Heldt 1994 Shelly Havard Mandee Dafoe, 1st team 1993 Nikki Malcore 1995 Shelly Havard Carrie Dykstra, 2nd team 1994 Tracy Bloodworth 1996 Michelle Guyant 1999 Karla Strand, 1st team 1995 Kris Manske 1997 Shana DeCremer Sasha Leverentz, 2nd team 1996 Shana DeCremer 1998 Kris Manske 2000 Sasha Leverentz, 1st team 1997 Carrie Dykstra 1999 Jill Gobert Carrie Dykstra, 2nd team/All-Academic 1998 Brianne Weber 2000 Jill Gobert Brianne Weber, All-Academic 1999 Marisa DellAngelo 2001 Jill Gobert Jill Gobert, All-Academic 2000 Elena Keranen 2002 Elena Keranen Shari Rehmann, All-Academic 2001 Jacoba Williamson 2003 Elena Keranen Molly Sayen, All-Academic 2002 Shannon Boyer 2004 Michelle Moard 2001 Marisa DellAngelo, 1st team, All-Acad. 2003 Michelle Moard Molly Sayen Award Jill Gobert, 2nd team, All-Academic 2004 Holly Cole 2003 Elena Keranen Brianne Weber, All-Academic 2004 Emily Belland Leigh Ann Dalton, All-Academic
18 Northern Michigan University Women’s Basketball Media Guide THE NMU RECORD BOOK
Team Records Individual Records Season Game Career Most Wins Most Points Most Points 28 in 1997-98 121 vs. Northland Baptist, 2003 1,699 - Lisa Jamula, 111 games, 1988-91 Most Losses Most Opponent Points Best Scoring Average 19 in 1983-84 109 by Oakland, 1994 21.1 - Julie Heldt, 57 games, 1992-93 Most Points Scored Largest Winning Margin Most Field Goals 2,705 in 1997-98 87 vs. Michigan-Dearborn, 2002, 105-18 665 - Lisa Jamula, 111 games, 1988-91 Highest Scoring Average Largest Losing Margin Most Field Goals Attempted 89.7 in 1992-93 49 vs. Grand Valley State, 1978, 93-44 1,422 - Lisa Jamula, 111 games, 1988-91 Most Field Goals Attempted Largest Combined Score Best Field Goal Percentage 2,208 in 1991-92 209 (Oakland 109, NMU 100 (OT)), 1994 .583 - Krista Pray, 551 of 945, 1980-83 Most Field Goals Made Most Field Goals Made Most 3-Pointers 972 in 1997-98 53 vs. Northland College, 1996 247 - Marisa DellAngelo, 118 games, 1999-02 Best Field Goal Percentage Most Field Goals Attempted Most 3-Pointers Attempted .490 in 1997-98 (972 of 1,982) 107 vs. Florida Tech, 1992 672 - Amy Boynton, 116 games, 1991-94 Most 3-Point Field Goals Attempted Best Field Goal Percentage Best 3-Point Percentage 585 in 1993-94 .642 vs. Hillsdale, 1997 .429 - Tammie Anderson, 27 games, 1990 Most 3-Point Field Goals Made Most 3-Point Field Goals Made Most Free Throws 220 in 2001-02 15 vs. Oakland, 1993 411 - Carrie Dykstra, 121 games, 1997-00 Best 3-Point Field Goal Percentage Most 3-Point Field Goals Attempted Most Free Throws Attempted .407 in 1998-99 (172 of 423) 36 vs. Oakland, 1994 557 - Lisa Jamula, 111 games, 1988-91 Most Free Throws Made Best 3-Point Field Goal Percentage Best Free Throw Percentage 646 in 1996-97 .800 vs. Grand Valley State, 1991 .870 - Brianne Weber, 1998-2001, 174 of 200 Best Free Throw Percentage Most Free Throws Made Most Rebounds 953 - Krista Pray, 101 games, 1980-83 .781 in 1999-00 (514 of 658) 39 vs. Gannon, 1998 Most Free Throws Attempted Most Assists 695 - Nikki Leibold, 113 games, 1990-93 51 vs. Ferris State, 1978 Best Free Throw Percentage Season (min. 10 attempts) Most Points 1.000 vs. Northwood, 1999, 14 of 14 715 - Julie Heldt, 28 games, 1993 Home Attendance Best Scoring Average 2,186 vs. Michigan Tech (Feb. 15, 1999) 25.5 - Julie Heldt, 28 games, 1993 Most Field Goals 280 - Sasha Leverentz, 31 games, 2000 Most Field Goals Attempted 517 - Sasha Leverentz, 31 games, 2000 Best Field Goal Percentage .640 - Krista Pray, 176 of 275, 1983 Most 3-Pointers Made 84 - Marisa DellAngelo, 30 games, 2001 Most 3-Pointers Attempted 209 - Marisa DellAngelo, 28 games, 2002 Best 3-Point Percentage .467 - Marisa DellAngelo, 30 games, 2001 Most Assists 248 - Nikki Leibold, 30 games, 1992
Northern Michigan University Women’s Basketball Media Guide 19 THE NMU RECORD BOOK
Individual Records, contd. Career Records Most Free Throws Made Game Scoring 208 - Shana DeCremer, 30 games, 1997 Most Points Player, Years Pts 52 - Julie Heldt vs. UW-Parkside, 1993 1. Lisa Jamula, 1988-91 1,699 Most Free Throws Attempted 2. Mandee Dafoe, 1995-98 1,605 258 - Julie Heldt, 28 games, 1993 Most Field Goals Made 3. Shelly Harvard, 1992-95 1,560 19 - Marisa DellAngelo vs. Northwood, 2002 4. Marisa DellAngelo, 1999-02 1,558 Best Free Throw Percentage 5. Kris Manske, 1995-98 1,503 (min. 25 attempts) Most Field Goals Attempted 6. Amy Boynton, 1991-94 1,472 .895 - Brianne Weber, 68 of 76, 2001 33 - Gwen Jackson vs. Lewis, 1981 7. Tammie Anderson, 1987-90 1,441 Consecutive Free Throws Made Best Field Goal Percentage 8. Sasha Leverentz, 1997-2000 1,409 9. Lori Juntila, 1978-81 1,342 100% (7/7) - K. Pray vs. UW-Milwaukee, 1983 21 - Kris Manske, 1995 10. Carie Dykstra, 1997-2000 1,305 100% (8/8) - K. Pray vs. Carthage College, 1983 11. Wendy Jamula, 1991-94 1,285 Most Rebounds 100% (8/8) - Lisa Jamula vs. NE Illinois, 1989 403 - Deanna Sutton, 30 games, 1992 12. Krista Pray, 1980-83 1,260 Most 3-Pointers Made 13. Jill Gobert, 1999-2001 1,291 Leading Senior Scorer 9 - Amy Boynton vs. Michigan Tech, 1993 14. Julie Heldt, 1992-93 1,208 715 - Julie Heldt, 1993 15. Gwen Jackson, 1979-82 1,192 Most 3-Pointers Attempted Leading Junior Scorer 19 - Wendy Jamula vs. Michigan Tech, 1993 Rebounding 526 - Deanna Sutton, 1991 Player, Years Rebs 526 - Shelly Havard, 1994 Most Free Throws Made 1. Krista Pray, 1980-83 953 18 - Julie Heldt vs. UW-Parkside, 1993 Leading Sophomore Scorer 2. Lisa Jamula, 1988-91 893 Most Free Throws Attempted 3. Shelly Harvard, 1992-95 860 491 - Lisa Jamula, 1989 4. Deanna Sutton, 1991-92 712 22 - Julie Heldt vs. UW-Parkside, 1993 Leading Freshman Scorer 5. Jill Gobert, 1999-2001 683 352 - Amy Boynton, 1991 Best Free Throw Percentage 6. Kris Manske, 1995-98 676 (min. 7 attempts) 7. Mandee Dafoe, 1995-98 649 Leading Senior Rebounder 1.000 (14/14) - Kris Manske vs. Oakland, 1995 8. Jennifer Okon, 1988-91 593 403 - Deanna Sutton, 1992 9. Elena Keranen, 2000-03 576 1.000 (12/12) - Jill Gobert vs. Ferris St., 2000 10. Lori Juntila, 1978-81 573 1.000 (11/11) - Carrie Dykstra vs. Gannon, 1998 Leading Junior Rebounder 11. Sheri Tucker, 1984-87 569 309 - Deanna Sutton, 1991 Consecutive Free Throws 12. Wendy Jamula, 1991-94 555 Leading Sophomore Rebounder 14 - Kris Manske vs Oakland, 1995 13. Jean Seid, 1977-80 527 248 - Lisa Jamula, 1989 14. Mary Bykowski, 1979-82 524 Most Rebounds 15. Amy Boynton, 1991-94 513 21 - Krista Pray vs. Michigan Tech, 1983 Leading Freshman Rebounder 21 - Shelly Havard vs. Oakland, 1994 3-Point Field Goals Made 252 - Sharon Sonntag, 1984 Player, Years 3-Pts Most Assists 1. Marisa DellAngelo, 1999-02 247 14 - Nikki Leibold vs. Saginaw Valley, 1992 2. Amy Boynton, 1991-94 228 14 - Nikki Leibold vs. Oakland, 1993 3. Wendy Jamula, 1991-94 219 14 - Mary Aldridge vs. Michigan Tech, 1989 4. Leigh Ann Dalton, 2000-02 147 5. Kris Manske, 1995-98 130 Assists Player, Years Asts 1. Nikki Leibold, 1990-93 695 2. Kris Manske, 1995-98 680 Marisa 3. Mary Aldridge, 1987-90 416 DellAngelo 4. Marisa DellAngelo, 1999-02 382 5. Jennifer Johnston, 1995-98 380 6. Carrie Dykstra, 1997-2000 366 7. Nikki Malcore, 1993-96 362 8. Brianne Weber, 1998-2001 331 9. Wendy Jamula, 1991-94 302 10. Lisa Jamula, 198-91 256 Steals Player, Years Stls 1. Kris Manske, 1995-98 391 2. Nikki Leibold, 1990-93 193 3. Amy Boynton, 1991-94 189 4. Marisa DellAngelo, 1999-02 187 5. Wendy Jamula, 1991-94 181
20 Northern Michigan University Women’s Basketball Media Guide YEARLY STATISTICAL LEADERS
Scoring 1998 Kris Manske 32 197 6.2 Year Player Pts 1997 Shana DeCremer 30 583 19.4 1998 Mandee Dafoe 32 554 17.3 1999 Jill Gobert 29 198 6.8 1971 Sharon Thompson 19 2000 Jill Gobert 31 226 7.3 1972 Geri Callovi 47 1999 Sasha Leverentz 29 439 15.1 2000 Sasha Leverentz 31 703 22.7 2001 Jill Gobert 30 240 8.0 1973 Geri Callovi 86 2002 Elena Keranen 26 168 6.5 1974 Carol Dolata 85 2001 Jill Gobert 30 498 16.6 2002 Marisa DellAngelo 28 603 21.5 2003 Elena Keranen 25 205 8.2 1975 Lynn Czap 152 2004 Michelle Moard 27 192 7.1 1976 Karen Meyers 387 2003 Tiffany Grubaugh 26 409 15.7 1977 Karen Meyers 297 2004 Tiffany Grubaugh 27 533 19.7 Free Throws 1978 Caron Krueger 186 Rebounding Year Player FT's Made 1979 Lori Juntila 343 1971 Sharon Thompson 5 1980 Lori Juntila 417 Year Player Rebounds Chris Kotilla 5 1981 Gwen Jackson 500 1976 Ann Van Dyke 158 1972 Rose Bolone 13 1982 Krista Pray 382 1977 Jean Seid 167 1973 Geri Callovi 22 1983 Krista Pray 391 1978 Caron Krueger 153 1974 Rose Bolone 25 1984 Jackie Johnson 329 1979 Elizabeth Hoekstra 233 1975 Lynn Czap 24 1985 Lori Schwemin 300 1980 Krista Pray 217 1976 Karen Meyers 49 1986 Alice Short 362 1981 Krista Pray 213 1977 Julie Niemela 50 1987 Alice Short 437 1982 Krista Pray 267 1978 Caron Krueger 40 1988 Tammie Anderson 391 1983 Krista Pray 256 1979 Lori Juntila 51 1989 Lisa Jamula 491 1984 Sharon Sonntag 252 1980 Lori Juntila 51 1981 Gwen Jackson 64 1990 Tammie Anderson 442 1985 Sharon Sonntag 182 1982 Krista Pray 60 1991 Lisa Jamula 619 1986 Karen Linden 204 1987 Karen Linden 182 1982 Rhonda Jolliffe 60 1992 Deanna Sutton 612 1983 Elizabeth Hoekstra 68 1993 Julie Heldt 715 1988 Tammie Anderson 159 1989 Lisa Jamula 248 1984 Jackie Johnson 57 1994 Shelly Havard 526 Sharon Sonntag 57 1990 Lisa Jamula 264 1995 Shelly Havard 588 1985 Sharon Sonntag 45 1996 Shana DeCremer 474 1991 Deanna Sutton 309 1986 Karen Linden 79 1997 Shana DeCremer 583 1992 Deanna Sutton 403 1987 Karen Linden 70 1998 Mandee Dafoe 554 1993 Shelly Havard 229 1988 Tammie Anderson 73 1999 Sasha Leverentz 439 1994 Shelly Havard 264 1989 Lisa Jamula 107 2000 Sasha Leverentz 703 1995 Shelly Havard 286 1990 Lisa Jamula 94 2001 Jill Gobert 498 1996 Michelle Guyant 186 1991 Lisa Jamula 138 2002 Marisa DellAngelo 603 1997 Shana DeCremer 225 1992 Deanna Sutton 136 2003 Tiffany Grubaugh 409 1998 Kris Manske 197 1993 Julie Heldt 189 2004 Tiffany Grubaugh 533 1999 Jill Gobert 198 1994 Shelly Havard 91 2000 Jill Gobert 226 1995 Shelly Havard 134 Scoring Average 2001 Jill Gobert 240 1996 Shana DeCremer 105 2002 Kelly Simcik 187 1997 Shana DeCremer 208 Year Player G TP Avg 1998 Carrie Dykstra 154 1971 Sharon Thompson 2 19 9.5 2003 Elena Keranen 205 2004 Michelle Moard 192 1999 Carrie Dykstra 109 1972 Geri Callovi 4 47 11.7 2000 Jill Gobert 118 1973 Geri Callovi 8 86 10.7 Rebounding Average 2001 Jill Gobert 164 1974 Carol Dolata 10 85 8.5 2002 Marisa DellAngelo 101 Year Player G Reb. Avg. 1975 Lynn Czap 12 152 12.6 2003 Jessica Nohl 124 1976 Ann Van Dyke 14 158 11.3 1976 Karen Meyers 20 387 19.3 2004 Tiffany Grubaugh 99 1977 Jean Seid 20 167 8.3 1977 Karen Meyers 18 297 16.5 1978 Caron Krueger 18 153 8.5 1978 Caron Krueger 18 186 10.3 1979 Elizabeth Hoekstra 25 233 9.3 1979 Lori Juntila 25 343 13.7 1980 Krista Pray 26 217 8.3 1980 Lori Juntila 26 417 16.0 1981 Krista Pray 25 213 8.5 1981 Gwen Jackson 28 500 17.9 1982 Krista Pray 25 267 10.7 1982 Krista Pray 25 382 15.3 1983 Krista Pray 25 256 10.2 1983 Krista Pray 25 391 15.6 1984 Sharon Sonntag 28 252 9.0 1984 Jackie Johnson 28 329 11.7 1985 Sharon Sonntag 26 182 7.0 1985 Lori Schwemin 26 300 11.5 1986 Karen Linden 24 204 8.5 1986 Alice Short 24 362 15.1 1987 Karen Linden 27 182 6.7 1987 Alice Short 27 437 16.1 1988 Tammie Anderson 27 159 5.9 1988 Tammie Anderson 27 391 14.5 1989 Lisa Jamula 28 248 8.9 1989 Lisa Jamula 28 491 17.5 1990 Lisa Jamula 27 264 9.8 1990 Tammie Anderson 27 442 16.4 1991 Deanna Sutton 31 309 10.0 1991 Lisa Jamula 31 619 20.0 1992 Deanna Sutton 30 403 13.4 1992 Deanna Sutton 30 612 20.4 1993 Shelly Havard 28 229 8.2 1993 Julie Heldt 28 715 25.5 1994 Shelly Havard 27 264 9.8 1994 Shelly Havard 30 526 19.5 1995 Shelly Havard 30 286 9.5 1995 Shelly Havard 30 588 19.6 1996 Michelle Guyant 30 186 6.2 1996 Shana DeCremer 30 583 15.8 1997 Shana DeCremer 30 225 7.5 The Sophomores Northern Michigan University Women’s Basketball Media Guide 21 YEARLY STATISTICAL LEADERS
Free Throw Percentage 1994 Shelly Havard 216 1995 Shelly Havard 224 Year Player FT% 1996 Shana DeCremer 165 1971 Chris Kotilla .625 1997 Shana DeCremer 178 1972 Rose Bolone .619 1998 Mandee Dafoe 215 1973 Elise Bruch .692 1999 Sasha Leverentz 176 1974 Michelle Shovera .800 2000 Sasha Leverentz 280 1975 Karen Ogles .750 2001 Marisa DellAngelo 165 1976 Wendy Williamson .756 2002 Marisa DellAngelo 210 1977 Sharon Schultz .758 2003 Tiffany Grubaugh 146 1978 Sharon Schultz .655 2004 Tiffany Grubaugh 181 1979 Lisa Carlson .884 1980 Lori Juntila .773 Field Goal Percentage 1981 Lori Juntila .813 1982 Krista Pray .789 Year Player FG% 1983 Jackie Johnson .800 1976 Karen Meyers .453 1984 Jackie Johnson .722 1977 Sharon Schultz .463 1978 Caron Krueger .394 1985 Alice Short .714 1979 Shelly Millimaki .494 1986 Jeanne Courneene .787 1980 Krista Pray .567 1987 Tammie Anderson .786 1981 Krista Pray .585 1988 Karen Kuehn .788 1982 Krista Pray .538 The Freshmen 1989 Sue Willson .821 1983 Krista Pray .640 1990 Jennifer Okon .828 1984 Maureen Kelty .580 1991 Jennifer Okon .842 1985 Sharon Sonntag .523 1992 Julie Heldt .773 1986 Karen Linden .486 Assists 1993 Julie Heldt .733 1987 Sheri Tucker .529 Year Player Assists Michele Van Zee .733 1988 Jennifer Okon .566 1976 Kathy Talus 52 1994 Amy Boynton .833 1989 Jennifer Okon .571 1977 Karen Meyers 37 1995 Shelly Havard .753 1990 Theresa Pelkola .566 1978 Kathy Talus 25 1996 Jennifer Johnston .777 1991 Deanna Sutton .555 1979 Lynnette Royer 74 1997 Carrie Dykstra .843 1992 Julie Heldt .504 1980 Lynnette Royer 123 1998 Carrie Dykstra .864 1993 Shelly Havard .610 1981 Mary Posphyalla 45 1999 Karla Strand .785 1994 Shelly Havard .612 1982 Denise Patton 51 2000 Sasha Leverentz .860 1995 Shelly Havard .585 1983 Jackie Johnson 28 2001 Brianne Weber .895 1996 Shana DeCremer .548 1984 Jeanne Courneene 52 1997 Shana DeCremer .568 2002 Marisa DellAngelo .894 1985 Jeanne Courneene 84 1998 Carrie Dykstra .561 2003 Tiffany Grubaugh .871 1986 Jeanne Courneene 74 1999 Sasha Leverentz .587 2004 Holly Cole .857 1987 Mary Jo Antila 67 2000 Jill Gobert .558 1988 Karen Kuehn 99 2001 Jill Gobert .485 Field Goals Made 1989 Mary Aldridge 200 2002 Alyse Shier .538 Year Player FG's Made 1990 Mary Aldridge 120 2003 Alyse Shier .548 1971 Sharon Thompson 7 1991 Nikki Leibold 162 2004 Michelle Moard .524 Sue Snover 7 1992 Nikki Leibold 248 1972 Geri Callovi 21 Three-Pointers Made 1993 Nikki Leibold 243 1973 Geri Callovi 32 1994 Tracey Bloodworth 131 1974 Carol Dolata 36 Year Player Three-Pointers Made 1995 Kris Manske 145 1975 Lynn Czap 64 1988 Sue Willson (23-78) 69 1996 Kris Manske 163 1976 Karen Meyers 169 1989 Tammie Anderson (2-4) 6 1997 Kris Manske 149 1977 Karen Meyers 128 Sue Willson (2-19) 6 1998 Kris Manske 223 1978 Caron Krueger 73 Mary Aldridge (2-12) 6 1999 Carrie Dykstra 115 1979 Lori Juntila 146 1990 Tammie Anderson (24-56) 72 2000 Carrie Dykstra 164 1980 Lori Juntila 183 1991 Amy Boynton (69-180) 207 2001 Marisa DellAngelo 126 1981 Gwen Jackson 218 1992 Wendy Jamula (48-151) 144 2002 Marisa DellAngelo 128 1982 Krista Pray 161 1993 Amy Boynton (67-176) 201 2003 Emily Samuelson 101 1983 Krista Pray 176 1994 Tracey Bloodworth (54-141) 162 2004 Emily Samuelson 124 1984 Jackie Jackson 136 1995 Jennifer Johnston (43-115) 129 1985 Lori Schwemin 133 1996 Shana DeCremer (39-99) 117 1986 Alice Short 164 1997 Kris Manske (45-120) 135 1987 Alice Short 191 1998 Kris Manske (47-115) 141 1988 Tammie Anderson 159 1999 Marisa DellAngelo (39-95) 117 1989 Lisa Jamula 192 2000 Sasha Leverentz (45-120) 135 1990 Tammie Anderson 174 2001 Marisa DellAngelo (84-180) 252 1991 Lisa Jamula 240 2002 Marisa DellAngelo (82-209) 246 1992 Deanna Sutton 238 2003 Tiffany Grubaugh (56-168) 168 1993 Julie Heldt 263 2004 Tiffany Grubaugh (72-170) 216 22 Northern Michigan University Women’s Basketball Media Guide SERIES RECORDS 1st Last Opponent G W L Pct. Game Game 1st Last Abilene Christian 1 0 1 .000 1996 1996 Opponent G W L Pct. Game Game Adrian 5 1 4 .200 1975 1981 National Louis 2 2 0 1.000 1991 1991 Air Force 1 1 0 1.000 1987 1987 North Central 2 1 1 .500 1982 1983 Alaska-Fairbanks 1 1 0 1.000 1998 1998 North Dakota 6 0 6 .000 1985 1998 Alma 1 1 0 1.000 1993 1993 North Dakota State 2 0 2 .000 1986 1987 Aquinas 2 2 0 1.000 1981 1983 Northeastern Illinois 4 4 0 1.000 1989 1992 Armstrong Atlantic 1 1 0 1.000 2001 2001 Northern Iowa 1 1 0 1.000 1979 1979 Ashland 12 11 1 .917 1981 2004 Northern Kentucky 5 2 3 .400 1984 2002 Barry 1 1 0 1.000 1993 1993 Northland Baptist 1 1 0 1.000 2003 2003 Bellarmine 2 1 1 .500 1991 1996 Northland College 13 12 1 .923 1982 2004 Bemidji State 9 6 3 .667 1986 1998 Northwood 37 33 4 .892 1982 2004 Butler 1 0 1 .000 1981 1981 Oakland 37 16 21 .432 1976 1997 California (PA) 1 1 0 1.000 1997 1997 Oakland City (Ind.) 1 1 0 1.000 2002 2002 California-Riverside 1 1 0 1.000 1997 1997 Olivet 1 0 1 .000 1973 1973 Calvin 1 1 0 1.000 1977 1977 Quincy 1 0 1 .000 1984 1984 Carroll 2 2 0 1.000 1980 1981 Ripon 4 3 1 .750 1974 1977 Carthage 7 5 2 .714 1977 1983 Rollins 4 3 1 .750 1991 2003 Catawba 1 1 0 1.000 2001 2001 St. Ambrose 1 0 1 .000 1985 1985 Central Michigan 15 1 14 .067 1972 1983 St. Anselm 1 1 0 1.000 1991 1991 Central Missouri State 1 0 1 .000 1990 1990 St. Cloud State 3 1 2 .333 1986 1988 Chicago State 1 1 0 1.000 1983 1983 St. Francis (Ill.) 2 2 0 1.000 1995 1995 Concordia University 1 1 0 1.000 2003 2003 St. Francis (Ind.) 3 2 1 .667 1984 1989 Dayton 1 0 1 .000 1980 1980 St. Joseph's 4 1 3 .250 1981 1992 Eastern Illinois 2 0 2 .000 1980 1981 St. Leo 2 2 0 1.000 2000 2003 Eastern Michigan 5 2 3 .400 1973 1979 St. Norbert 2 1 1 .500 1982 1983 Eckerd 2 2 0 1.000 1995 2003 St. Scholastica 3 3 0 1.000 1989 1999 Ferris State 50 36 14 .720 1976 2003 St. Thomas 1 1 0 1.000 1987 1987 Finlandia (Suomi) 6 6 0 1.000 2000 2003 Saginaw Valley State 48 28 20 .583 1976 2004 Findlay 8 8 0 1.000 1998 2004 Seattle Pacific 1 1 0 1.000 1998 1998 Florida Atlantic 3 1 2 .333 1987 1991 Shaw 2 2 0 1.000 1979 1981 Florida Gulf Coast 1 1 0 1.000 2003 2003 Siena Heights 1 1 0 1.000 1994 1994 Florida Southern 2 1 1 .500 1992 2000 Silver Lake 1 1 0 1.000 1992 1996 Florida Tech 2 1 1 .500 1992 2003 Slippery Rock 2 2 0 1.000 1988 1992 Gannon 12 8 4 .666 1996 2004 So./Ill.-Edwardsville 2 1 1 .500 1999 2001 Gogebic C.C. 1 1 0 1.000 1978 1978 Southern Indiana 5 1 4 .200 1996 2002 Grand Canyon 1 1 0 1.000 1998 1998 Southwest Minn. State 2 2 0 1.000 1988 1989 Grand Valley State 59 35 24 .593 1975 2004 Southwest Texas State 2 2 0 1.000 1981 1982 Hillsdale* 31 24 7 .774 1976 2004 Spring Arbor 1 1 0 1.000 1974 1974 Hope 1 0 1 .000 1974 1974 Tampa 1 0 1 .000 1995 1995 Illinois State 1 0 1 .000 1979 1979 Toledo 1 1 0 1.000 1981 1981 Indianapolis 1 1 0 1.000 1995 1995 Truman State 1 1 0 1.000 2002 2002 IU/PU-Fort Wayne 1 1 0 1.000 1984 1984 Upper Iowa 1 1 0 1.000 1980 1980 Lakeland 1 1 0 1.000 1985 1985 Valparaiso 2 2 0 1.000 1983 1984 Lake Superior State 65 43 22 .662 1975 2004 Wayne State 37 25 12 .676 1974 2004 Lawrence 1 1 0 1.000 1975 1975 West Georgia 1 1 0 1.000 1990 1990 Lewis & Clark 1 1 0 1.000 1999 1999 Western Michigan 3 0 3 .000 1979 1980 Lewis 9 5 4 .555 1981 2003 Westminster 2 2 0 1.000 1999 2000 Loyola 1 0 1 .000 1983 1983 William Penn 1 0 1 .000 1985 1985 Mankato State 2 1 1 .500 1983 2002 Winona State 3 3 0 1.000 1988 1994 Marquette 2 1 1 .500 1980 1982 Wisconsin-Eau Claire 1 0 1 .000 1988 1988 Marygrove 1 1 0 1.000 1972 1972 Wisconsin-Green Bay 24 12 12 .500 1971 1987 Mercyhurst 9 9 0 1.000 1996 2004 Wisconsin-La Crosse 5 1 4 .200 1979 1985 Michigan 2 0 2 .000 1979 1985 Wisconsin-Milwaukee 11 5 6 .455 1980 1990 Michigan-Dearborn 9 9 0 1.000 1986 2002 Wisconsin-Oshkosh 7 5 2 .714 1979 1991 Michigan State 5 0 5 .000 1973 1979 Wisconsin-Parkside 19 18 1 .947 1980 1999 Michigan State J.V. 1 1 0 1.000 1979 1979 Wisconsin-Plateville 1 1 0 1.000 1981 1981 Michigan Tech 66 46 20 .697 1976 2004 Wisconsin-Stevens Point 11 7 4 .636 1971 1984 Milton 1 1 0 1.000 1982 1982 Wisconsin-Superior 9 7 2 .777 1972 2000 Minnesota-Duluth 28 16 12 .571 1972 2003 Wisconsin-Whitewater 3 0 3 .000 1982 1985 Missouri-St. Louis 1 1 0 1.000 2000 2000 Wright State 1 1 0 1.000 1986 1986 Montclair State 1 1 0 1.000 1989 1989 Totals 823* 541 283 .657 Mount Senario 3 3 0 1.000 1991 2000 *Two games forfeited (Hillsdale) Northern Michigan University Women’s Basketball Media Guide 23 WILDCATS IN THE POSTSEASON
NCAA Semifinalists • Pine Bluff, Ark. NCAA First Round • Rochester, Mich. 1988 GLIAC Semifinal Northern Michigan1998 53 Regional Semifinal St. Joseph’s (Ind.) 84 (Marquette, Mich.) Saginaw Valley State 52 (Rochester, Mich.) Northern Michigan 69 GLIAC Championship Northern Michigan 81 (Marquette, Mich.) Oakland 71 NCAA Regional Finalists • Highland Heights, Ky. 1991 Regional Semifinal Northern Michigan 66 GLIAC Semifinal Northern Michigan 68 (Marquette, Mich.) Oakland 56 (Houghton, Mich.) Oakland 66 Regional Championship Southern Indiana 78 GLIAC Championship Northern Michigan 66 (Marquette, Mich.) Northern Michigan 67 (Houghton, Mich.) Michigan Tech 64 Regional Semifinal Northern Michigan 67 NCAA First Round • Highland Heights, Ky. (Highland Heights, Ky.) Northern Kentucky 63 1999 GLIAC Quarterfinal Northern Michigan 91 Regional Championship Bellarmine (Ky.) 78 (Battle Creek, Mich.) Gannon 72 (Highland Heights, Ky.) Northern Michigan 70 GLIAC Semifinal Hillsdale 74 NCAA Regional Finalists • Rensselaer, Ind. (Batle Creek, Mich.) Northern Michigan 58 1992 Regional Semifinal S. Illinois Edwardsville 67 GLIAC Semifinal Northern Michigan 81 (Houghton, Mich.) Oakland 73 (Highland Heights, Ky.) Northern Michigan 61 GLIAC Championship Northern Michigan 61 (Houhgton, Mich.) Michigan Tech 60 NCAA Regional Finalists • Highland Heights,2000 Ky. Regional Semifinal Northern Michigan 73 GLIAC Quarterfinal Northern Michigan 67 (Rensselaer, Ind.) Northern Kentucky 69 (Grand Rapids, Mich.) Hillsdale 51 Regional Championship St. Joseph’s (Ind.) 86 GLIAC Semifinal Northern Michigan 71 (Rensselaer, Ind.) Northern Michigan 74 (Grand Rapids, Mich.) Michigan Tech 66 GLIAC Championship Northern Michigan 93 NCAA First Round • Houghton, Mich.1995 (Grand Rapids, Mich.) Ferris State 80 GLIAC Semifinal Northern Michigan 75 Regional Semifinal Northern Michigan 97 (Houghton, Mich.) Wayne State 67 (Highland Heights, Ky.) Missouri-St. Louis 73 GLIAC Championship Northern Michigan 74 Regional Championship Northern Kentucky 77 (Houhgton, Mich.) Michigan Tech 67 (Highland Heights, Ky.) Northern Michigan 70 Regional Semifinal Northern Michigan 91 NCAA Regional Finalists •Houghton, Mich. (Marquette, Mich.) Indianapolis 71 2001 GLIAC Quarterfinal Northern Michigan 70 Regional Championship Michigan Tech 68 (Grand Rapids, Mich.) Findlay 65 (Houghton, Mich.) Northern Michigan 55 GLIAC Semifinal Gannon 70 (Grand Rapids, Mich.) Northern Michigan 66 NCAA Quarterfinalists • Fargo, N.D. 1996 Regional Quarterfinal Northern Michigan 65 GLIAC Semifinal Northern Michigan 90 (Houghton, Mich.) SIU-Edwardsville 58 (Rochester, Mich.) Lake Superior State 65 Regional Semifinal Northern Michigan 76 GLIAC Championship Northern Michigan 78 (Houghton, Mich.) Michigan Tech 63 (Rochester, Mich.) Michigan Tech 57 Regional Championship Southern Indiana 86 Regional Semifinal Northern Michigan 64 (Houghton, Mich.) Northern Michigan 77 (Louisville, Ky.) Lake Superior State 53 Regional Championship Northern Michigan 84 NCAA First Round • Evansville, Ind. (Louisville, Ky.) Bellarmine (Ky.) 55 2002 NCAA Quarterfinal Abilene Christian 81 (Fargo, N.D.) Northern Michigan 76 GLIAC Quarterfinal Northern Michigan 84 (Grand Rapids, Mich.) Ashland 80 (ot) NCAA Regional Finalists • Marquette, Mich. 1997 GLIAC Semifinal Hillsdale 60 GLIAC Semifinal Northern Michigan 53 (Marquette, Mich.) Saginaw Valley State 52 (Grand Rapids, Mich.) Northern Michigan 57 GLIAC Championship Northern Michigan 81 Regional Semifinal Northern Kentucky 73 (Marquette, Mich.) Oakland 71 (Evansville, Ind.) Northern Michigan 60 Regional Semifinal Northern Michigan 66 (Marquette, Mich.) Oakland 56 Regional Championship Southern Indiana 78 (Marquette, Mich.) Northern Michigan 67 24 Northern Michigan University Women’s Basketball Media Guide LETTERWINNERS
Sleeper, Nancy, 76 A G M Snover, Sue, 71-72 Aldridge, Mary, 87-88-89-90 Gafney, Shelia, 78 Malcore, Nikki, 93-94-95-96 Somero, Bonnie, 72-73 Anderson, Shari, 88 Geniesse, Laurie, 86-87-89-90 Manske, Kris, 95-96-97-98 Sonntag, Sharon, 84-85 Anderson, Tammie, 87-88-89-90 Gobert, Jill, 99-00-01 Matchinski, Jayme, 88 Smith, Carol, 72 Antilla, Mary Jo, 84-85-86-87 Gray (Edgerton), Stephanie, 96- McDonald, Nancy, 73 Steele, Kathy, 75 97-98 McGill, Darlene, 72 Steenwyk, Jennie, 03-04 B Grubaugh, Tiffany, 03-04 Millimaki, Shelly, 79 Strand, Karla, 96-97-98-99 Bailey, Trisha, 96 Gulfis, Pat, 73-74 Mitchell, Cindy, 74-75 Sutton, Deanna, 91-92 Baker, Sara, 76 Guyant, Michelle, 93-94-95-96 Meyers, Karen, 76-77 Sweet, Jennifer, 96 Bakka, Ellen, 72 Moard, Michelle, 03-04 Barrette, Peggy, 77 H Moiles, Sue, 91 T Belland, Emily, 02-03-04 Hautamaki, Verna, 71-72-73 Talus, Kathy, 75-76-77-78 Bengry, Marlane, 71 Havard, Shelly, 92-93-94-95 N Thomas, Linda, 74 Beuerle, Lori, 84 Heacox, Mary, 71 Nesberg, Tina, 97-98 Thompson, Sharon, 71-73 Bloodworth, Tracey, 94 Heldt, Julie, 92-93 Niemela, Julie, 77-78 Truscott, Vikki, 77 Bodzick, Monica, 76 Hoekstra, Elizabeth, 79-83 Nohl, Jessica, 03 Tucker, Sherri, 84-85-86-87 Bolone, Rose, 72-73-74 Hudson, Leann, 91-92-93-94 Tunney, Jill, 97-98-99 Boyer, Shannon, 02-03 O Tyler, Jaqueline, 75-76 Boynton, Amy, 91-92-93-94 J Ogles, Karen, 75 Bradshaw, Debbie, 75 Jackson, Gwen, 79-80-81-83 Okon, Jennifer, 88-89-90-91 V Bressette, Linda, 76 Jamula, Lisa, 88-89-90-91 Olds, Debbie, 74 VanDenoever, Linda, 75-76 Broersma, Charlette, 91-92 Jamula, Wendy, 91-92-93-94 Opperman, Tera, 03-04 Van Dyke, Ann, 76-77-78-79 Brooke, Andrea, 04 Johnson, Bridget, 93-94 Van Egeren, Stacy, 87-88 Bruch, Elise, 73-74-75 Johnson, Jackie, 81-82-83-84 P VanZee, Kara, 93 Bykowski, Connie, 83-84-85 Johnson, Shelley, 89-90 Patton, Denise, 81-82 VanZee, Michele, 90-91-92-93 Bykowski, Mary, 79-80-81-82 Johnston, Jennifer, 95-96-97-98 Pearson, Debbie, 73 Jolliffe, Rhonda, 82 Pelkola, Theresa, 88-89-90 W C Juntila, Lori, 78-79-80-81 Perrin, Sue, 84 Wawrzyniak, Dominika, 01 Cadwallader, Gretchen, 82 K Porath, Denise, 77 Webb, Brenda, 82 Callovi, Geri, 71-72-73 Pospyhalla, Mary, 80-81-82 Weber, Brianne, 98-99-00-01 Carlson, Lisa, 79-80-81 Kaniszewski, Carie, 93-94-95 Poutanen, Maryellen, 00-01 Weber, Ginger, 95-96-97-98 Cole, Holly, 04 Kapela, Tracy, 01-02 Pray, Krista, 80-81-82-83 Weston, Brenda, 82 Copeland, Kathy, 71 Kelsey, Donna, 73 Presley, Vickey, 73-74-75 Williams, Sharon, 78 Courneene, Jeanne, 83-84-85-86 Kelty, Maureen, 84-85 Princing, Mary, 82 Williamson, Jacoba, 01 Czap, Lann, 73-74-75 Kennedy, Mary, 84 Williamson, Wendy, 76-77 Keranen, Elena, 00-01-02-03 R Willson, Sue, 88-89 D Kinkead, Terry, 84 Raby, Brenda, 75 Dafoe, Mandy, 95-96-97-98 Kohegyi, Joy, 03-04 Reese, Mary, 74 Dalton, Leigh, 00-01-02 Kohut, Gail, 76-77 Rehmann, Shari, 97-98-99-00 Dawson, Cecily, 83-84-85 Kolc, Theresa, 81-82-84 Rintala, Mary, 74 Day, Cheryl, 86 Korri, Gerri, 78 Royer, Lynette, 79 DeCremer, Shana, 96-97 Korri, Sue, 74 DellAngelo, Marisa, 99-00-01-02 Korte, Laurie, 76 S Derosie, Julie, 75-76 Kotilla, Chris, 71-72 Samuelson, Emily, 03-04 Dolata, Carol, 73-74-75 Krueger, Caron, 78 Sayen, Molly, 99-00-01 Dostal, Pam, 80 Kuehn, Karen, 87-88 Schrage, Betsy, 72-73 Dravecky, Kathi, 78 Schultz, Sharon, 77-78-79 Dykstra, Carrie, 97-98-99-00 L Schupp, Janell, 98-99 Dummer, Jackie, 03 LaCosse, Debbie, 84-85-86-87 Schwemin, Lori, 83-85-86 Leibold, Nikki, 90-91-92-93 Seid, Jean, 77-78-79-80 E Lennox, Margaret, 75 Shaffran, Marian, 71-72-73 Easley, Dorothy, 71 Levandoski, Karen, 78 Shier, Alyse, 02-03 Ebeling, Rose, 75 Leverentz, Sasha, 97-98-99-00 Shingola, Missy, 91-92 Linden, Karen, 86-87 Shipp, Debbie, 74 F Lindstrom, Lori, 78-79 Short, Alice, 85-86-87 Lis, Lori, 73 Shovera, Michele, 74-75 Farley, Rhonda, 89 Loper, Caron, 81 Simcik, Kelly, 99-00-01-02 Fisher, Lynn, 72 Simcik, Morgan, 02 Friese, Sue, 89-90
Northern Michigan University Women’s Basketball Media Guide 25 ALL-TIME LEADING SCORERS
Lisa Jamula Mandee Dafoe Shelly Havard Marisa DellAngelo 1,000 Point Club 1. Lisa Jamula (1988-89-90-91) ...... 1,699 2. Mandee Dafoe (1995-96-97-98)...... 1,605 3. Shelly Havard (1992-93-94-95) ...... 1,560 4. Marisa DellAngelo (1999-00-01-02) ...... 1,558 5. Kris Manske (1995-96-97-98)...... 1,503 6. Amy Boynton (1991-92-93-94) ...... 1,472 7. Tammie Anderson (1987-88-89-90) ...... 1,441 Amy Boynton Kris Manske 8. Sasha Leverentz (1997-98-99-00) ...... 1,409 9. Lori Juntila (1978-79-80-81)...... 1,342 10. Carrie Dykstra (1997-98-99-00)...... 1,305 11. Jill Gobert (1999-00--01) ...... 1,291 12. Wendy Jamula (1991-92-93-94) ...... 1,285 13. Krista Pray (1980-81-82-83) ...... 1,260 14. Julie Heldt (1992-93) ...... 1,208 15. Gwen Jackson (1979-80-81-82) ...... 1,192 16. Karla Strand (1996-97-98-99) ...... 1,140 17. Deanna Sutton (1991-92) ...... 1,138 Tammie Anderson 18. Shana DeCremer (1996-97) ...... 1,057 Sasha Leverentz
Lori Juntila Carrie Dykstra Jill Gobert Wendy Jamula Krista Pray
Julie Heldt Gwen Jackson Karla Strand Deanna Sutton Shana DeCremer
26 Northern Michigan University Women’s Basketball Media Guide NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
The University: A four-year, public, coeducational university founded in 1899, we offer learning opportunities to approximately 8,900 undergradu- ate students. Each incoming student is equipped with an IBM ThinkPad®. Location: NMU is located in an environment unrivaled by any other, on the south shore of Lake Superior in Marquette, Mich., a town with breath- taking vistas and 23,000 lucky residents. Campus: Our campus is wired to state-of-the-art technology and the Internet. We’re large enough to offer scenic spaces and 50 quality facili- ties, such as: high-end specialty computer labs, a learning resource center; a theatre; a speech and hearing clinic; a student art gallery; a University museum; two on-campus radio stations; a public TV station; an observa- tory; an ice rink; a swimming pool; a rock-climbing wall; a diving tank; the Jacobetti Center for technical programs; the Berry Events Center; and the Superior Dome, an 8,000-seat stadium (the largest wooden dome in the world). But, we’re still small enough to keep everything within walking distance (which is especially nice in the winter). Faculty: NMU has talented faculty members, 80 percent of whom hold doctorates or the highest degrees in their fields, and a low student-faculty ratio of 20-to-1. Our average class size is 23, our average lab size is 16, and our average seminar size is 10. Of all entry-level courses, 93 percent are taught by career faculty. Residence Halls: NMU’s eight residence halls are organized into living areas – called “houses” – which include 40 to 45 students who actively shape their own living environments. Four students share a suite (two bedrooms and a bathroom), and all residence halls have great locations within five minutes of eating, learning, and studying areas. Extracurricular: Along with all our natural wonders, you’ll discover 200 clubs and organizations on campus, including academic, service, social, professional, religious, and special interest groups. We also have a full program of intramural athletics. Intercollegiate Athletics: NMU is a member of the Na- tional Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC), and the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA). Varsity teams for women include: basketball, cross country, Nordic skiing, soccer, swimming and diving, track and field and vol- leyball. Varsity teams for the men include: basketball, football, golf, hockey, and Nordic skiing. All sports are NCAA Divi- sion II, except ice hockey, which is Division I. Olympic Education Center: Northern Michigan University is designated as the only United States Olympic Education Center by the U.S. Olympic Committee. Olympic athletes in boxing, Greco-Roman wrestling, short-track speedskating, Naturbahn luge, Nordic skiing, and biathlon train for elite international competitions while pursuing their educations at NMU and Marquette High School. Cost: NMU operates under a “flat rate” tuition plan where students who enroll in 12 to 18 credits per semester pay one rate. The 2004-05 flat rate for NMU on the World Wide Web: Michigan residents is $2,667 per semester ($5,334 per academic year with www.nmu.edu fees). The rate for non-Michigan residents is $4,371 per semester ($8,742 per academic year with fees). Financial Aid: 80 percent of our students share nearly $33 million in financial aid, and our average financial aid package is more than $5,100 per student. Students receive aid based on need or merit through scholarships, grants, loans, or employment.
Northern Michigan University Women’s Basketball Media Guide 27 NORTHERN, NATURALLY
Les Wong Ken Godfey University President Director of Athletics On July 1, 2004 the Board of Trustees Ken Godfrey was appointed the North- of Northern Michigan University named ern Michigan University Athletic Director Leslie Wong NMU’s President. From on June 10, 2003, after serving as the In- 1999 to 2004, Wong was the Vice President terim Athletic Director since January 2003. for academic affairs at Valley City State Godfrey’s official title is athletic director and University in North Dakota. Wong has associate vice president for athletics and rec- also served as the Provost and academic reation. vice persident at the University of Souther Godfrey, a Maywood, Ill. native, was in Colorad, Pueblo, the academic dean at eh charge of NMU’s recreational services since Evergreen State College in Olympia, he came to NMU in 1979. He was named an Washingon, and a psychology instructor and women’s varsity associate vice president in August 2001. tennis coach at Pierce College in Tacoma, Washington. Prior to coming to Northern, he was a junior high teacher, coach Wong obtained his bachelor’s degree in psychology from and school administrator in Maywood. Gonzaga University in 1972, then went on to receive his master’s Godfrey earned a bachelor’s degree in social science from Illinois degree in experimental psychology from Eastern Washington State University in 1971 and a master’s degree in recreation from University in 1974. In 1986 Wong received his Ph. D in educa- NMU in 1984. He is a certified member of the National Intramural tional psychology from Washingotn State University. Recreational Sports Association. Godfrey is also a member of the Wong and his wife, Phyllis, are the proud parents of 3 sons, Marquette Kiwanis Board of Directors, the Lake Superior Commu- Isaac (29), Nathan(25), and Brian(22). nity Partnership Board of Directors and the Recreation Tourism Wong enjoys running, fly fishing, alpine backpacking, Commission. canoeing, baseball, reading ethnic and civil war literature, and Godfrey and his wife, Kathie, have two sons - Ken and Keith- and collecting antique measuring instruments. two daughters - Kristine and Kimberly. Ken, Keith and Kristine are Northern graduates. Kimberly is currently a sophomore at North- Distinguished NMU Alumni ern.
Howard Schultz, 1975 Irma Hamilton, 1971 Chairman and CEO of Starbucks Nationally-recognized principal of Coffee Detroit’s Renaissance High School Paul Truckey, 1987 Steve Mariucci, 1977 Currently in the Broadway pro- Head coach of the National Foot- duction of Les Miserables ball League’s Detroit Lions Jay Johnson, 1965 Don Waddell, 1976 Director of Mint for the U.S. Trea- General manager of the Atlanta sury Department Thrashers, a member of the Na- Al Barber, 1983 tional Hockey League. Assistant Attorney General for Lloyd Carr, 1968 the State of Minnesota University of Michigan football Christopher Freil, 1987 head coach Director of Information Science Tom Izzo, 1977 and Management at the Florida Head coach of the Michigan State Marine Research Institute University men’s basketball team, John Berry, Jr., 1971 the 2000 NCAA champions. President of LM Berry and Com- Cathy Turner-Bostley, 1991 pany Olympic gold-medal winning Anne Andrews, 1987 speedskater Scientist for the Institute for De- fense Analysis The Northern Michigan University Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff, Michelle Guyant-Holloway, Mike Geary and Mike Forgette.
28 Northern Michigan University Women’s Basketball Media Guide THE HOME OF THE WILDCATS
The Berry Events Center is in its sixth sea- son as the home of the Northern Michigan Uni- versity women’s basket- ball team in 2004-05. Opened in August, 1999, the BEC is the Berry newest of Northern Michigan’s athletic facilities. The facility is named after John W. Berry, Jr., a 1971 graduate of Northern Michigan University, who donated $2 million to the project. Berry is a longtime member of NMU Presidents Club and a charter member of NMU’s Edgar L. Harden Century Club, whose members donated at least $100,000 to the University’s Development Fund. Berry is the CEO of Berry Investment, Inc., of Dayton, Ohio, Accusport Corporation, NMU’s record at home Microwave Sensors, Berry Braiding, Inc., and Mad River Sportman’s Club. He Year GP W L Pct is also the retired president of The Berry Co., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bell 1974-75 7 3 4 .429 1975-76 14 7 7 .500 South Corporation, one of the world’s largest publishers of telephone 1976-77 10 5 5 .500 directories. 1977-78 9 4 5 .444 The nearly $11-million facility provides individual seating for approximately 3,800 1978-79 8 7 1 .875 1979-80 8 5 3 .625 fans, in addition to 16 luxury boxes, which includes a President’s Suite. Along the 1980-81 7 5 2 .714 perimeter of the arena are four large concession areas as well as standing room 1981-82 10 7 3 .700 for approximately 400 fans. 1982-83 9 6 3 .667 1983-84 10 4 6 .400 The Berry Events Center is not only home to the NMU basketball teams, but 1984-85 9 7 2 .778 also the NMU hockey team and the United States Speedskating team. 1985-86 9 7 2 .778 During the majority of the year, the arena features an Olympic-size ice sheet 1986-87 11 8 3 .727 1987-88 12 3 9 .250 measuring 200' x 100'. When rigged for basketball, the court is placed on a 1988-89 13 12 1 .923 insulated floor that covers the ice. In addition, seating for 500 fans is place 1989-90 14 11 3 .786 courtside, as well as a scorer’s table and band area. 1990-91 13 8 5 .615 1991-92 12 11 1 .917 The BEC also features locker rooms and support areas for the men’s and 1992-93 13 12 1 .923 women’s basketball teams, the men’s ice hockey team, and the United States 1993-94 14 12 2 .857 Speedskating Team, along with four general-use locker rooms. In addition, skate 1994-95 13 10 3 .769 1995-96 16 16 0 1.000 rental and changing areas are located on the lower level of the complex. 1996-97 17 15 2 .882 The arena is also designed to host concerts and University events and is equipped 1997-98 17 16 1 .941 with moveable theatrical rigging and lighting. 1998-99 11 9 2 .818 1999-00 14 13 1 .929 2000-01 11 10 1 .909 2001-02 12 9 3 .750 2002-03 10 6 4 .600 2003-04 15 13 2 .866 Totals 348 261 87 .750 Note: From 1974-99, NMU played its home games at Hedgcock Fieldhouse (capacity 5,000), compiling a 210-76 (.734) record. The Wild- cats began play in the Berry Events Center (ca- pacity 3,754) in 1999-00.
29 Northern Michigan University 2004-05 Women’s Basketball Schedule
Date Opponent Site Time Nov. 19-20 Colorado State-Pueblo Tournament Pueblo, Colo. Nov.19 Colorado State-Pueblo 3:00 p.m. Nov. 20 Nebraska-Kearney 5:30 p.m. Nov. 27-28 Ashland Tournament Ashland, Ohio Nov. 27 Tiffin 1:00 p.m. Nov. 28 Indiana University (Pa.) 3:00 p.m. Dec. 1 Michigan Tech Houghton, Mich. 5:30 p.m. Dec. 5 Northland College Marquette, Mich. 1:00 p.m. Dec. 7 Finlandia Marquette, Mich. 5:30 p.m. Dec. 11 Northwood Midland, Mich. 6:00 p.m. Dec. 17-18 Michigan Tech Tournament Houghton, Mich. Dec. 17 Central State 5:30 p.m. Dec. 18 Florida Southern 5:30 p.m. Jan. 3 Findlay Marquette, Mich. 5:30 p.m. Jan. 6 Hillsdale Hillsdale, Mich. 6:00 p.m. Jan. 8 Wayne State Detroit, Mich. 1:00 p.m. Jan. 13 Mercyhurst Marquette, Mich. 5:30 p.m. Jan. 15 Gannon Marquette, Mich. 11:00 a.m. Jan. 18 Michigan Tech Marquette, Mich. 5:30 p.m. Jan. 22 Ashland Ashland, Ohio 1:00 p.m. Jan. 27 Lake Superior State Marquette, Mich. 5:30 p.m. Jan. 29 Saginaw Valley State Marquette, Mich. 1:00 p.m. Feb. 3 Grand Valley State Allendale, Mich. 6:00 p.m. Feb. 5 Ferris State Big Rapids, Mich. 12:00 p.m. Feb. 10 Northwood Marquette, Mich. 5:30 p.m. Feb. 17 Saginaw Valley State University Center, Mich. 5:30 p.m. Feb. 19 Lake Superior State Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. 1:00 p.m. Feb. 24 Ferris State Marquette, Mich. 5:30 p.m. Feb. 26 Grand Valley State Marquette, Mich. 1:00 p.m. March 1, 4-5 GLIAC Tournament