SpartansSpartans Women’sWomen’s BasketballBasketball 20072007 –– 20082008 Getting to the Gym 2007-2008 Media Guide

Table of Contents Getting to the Gym (maps) ...... inside front cover I-88 Tollway AU Quick Facts ...... inside front cover Media Outlets ...... 1 Head Coach Michelle Roof ...... 1 Assistant Coaches ...... 2 2007-2008 Season Preview ...... 3 2007-2008 AU Roster ...... 4 Player Profiles ...... 5-7 New York 2006-2007 Season Results ...... 8 Galena Blvd. 2006-2007 Spartan Statistics ...... 9

Oak The NAC ...... 10 AU NIIC Honors ...... 11 AU Year-By-Year ...... 12 Individual Records ...... 13

Randall Rd. Gladstone Ave. Team Records ...... 14 Orchard Road Orchard Marseillaise Pl. AU Directory ...... 15

Edgelawn Dr. Edgelawn N Ave. Evanslawn AU Administration ...... 15 Kenilworth Pl. This Is AU ...... 16 2007-2008 Game Schedule ...... 17 Prairie Rd.

Lake St. (Route 31)

AU Quick Facts Location ...... Aurora, IL Founded ...... 1893 Enrollment ...... Approximately 4,000

Randall Rd. Glenwood Pl. Glenwood Calumet Ave. Evanslawn Ave. Evanslawn Nickname ...... Spartans Marseillaise Pl. Colors ...... Royal blue/White P P Conference ...... Northern Athletics Conference National Affiliation ...... NCAA Division III Gymnasium/capacity ...... Thornton (2,200) AU Field AU Gym President ...... Dr. Rebecca L. Sherrick Director of Athletics ...... Mark Walsh Edgelawn Dr. Edgelawn Gladstone Ave. P Athletics Phone ...... 630-844-5110 Athletics Fax ...... 630-844-7809 P P Kenilworth Pl. Head Coach ...... Michelle Roof Coach’s Record ...... 31-22 Southlawn Pl. Assistant Coaches . . . . .Keith Parris, Heather Guetschow and Tim Kohn

Calumet Ave. Athletic Trainer ...... Terry Smith

Randall Rd. 2006-2007 Record ...... 17-9 Prairie Road Sports Information Director ...... Brian Kipley Sports Information Phone ...... 630-844-7575 Sports Information Fax ...... 630-844-3826 AU Spartan Sports Hotline ...... 630-844-3838

On the Cover: Bottom map is an enlargement of Aurora University area. 2007-2008 Aurora University Women’s Basketball is played in Thornton Gymnasium in Alumni Hall. Basketball Team Parking areas are shown with a circled P. AU Media Outlets Meet the Head Coach

MICHELLE ROOF Local Print Head Coach Aurora Beacon-News ...... 101 S. River, Aurora, IL 60506 Todd Adams, Sports Editor 630-844-5911 Third Season Fax: 630-844-1043 Michelle Roof is entering her third season as the Head Women’s Basketball Kane County Chronicle ...... 1000 Randall Rd., Geneva, IL 60134 Coach at Aurora University. In her first Brian Schaumburg, Sports Editor 630-232-9222 two seasons, Roof led a dramatic turn Fax: 630-232-4962 around in the team’s success. In 2005- Labor News ...... P.O. Box 4155, Aurora, IL 60507 2006, Roof’s Spartans finished 14-13, Carter Crane, Editor 630-897-4022 doubling their wins from the previous seaon. The 2006-2007 Fax: 630-892-3873 campaign was even better for the Spartans as they finished the season with a 17-9 record, good enough for a second- Daily Herald ...... 3805-A Main St., St. Charles, IL 60174 place tie in the inagural year of the Northern Athletics 630-587-8623 Conference. Fax: 630-587-8639 Roof took over the reigns of the AU women’s basketball program after spending the 2004-2005 season as an assistant Kendall County Publications . . . . . 222 Bridge St., Yorkville, IL 60560 coach at . While at Lewis, the Flyers tied a 630-533-7034 program record for conference wins in a season and made Fax: 630-533-7085 their first trip to the NCAA Division II Championship tournament since the 1997-1998 season. Oswego Ledger-Sentinel ...... Box #669, Oswego, IL 60611 Prior to her stint at Lewis, Roof spent two years as an 630-554-8565 assistant at Saint Mary’s University (MN), where she was the Fax: 630-554-7560 recruiting coordinator for the Cardinals. In addition to her coaching responsibilities at Saint Mary’s, she directed the “Lil Regional Print Cardinals” youth basketball club and clinics. Roof also spent Chicago Tribune ...... 435 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60611 one season as an assistant coach at (). Metro Sports 312-222-3474 A Peoria, IL native, Roof played two seasons at Eastern Fax: 312-828-9392 University (Division I) before spending a season as a student assistant coach for the Panthers. She also was a Chicago Sun-Times ...... 350 N. Orleans, Chicago, IL 60654 student assistant at the University of Wisconsin- for College Sports 312-321-2247 one season. A member of the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Radio/TV (WBCA), Roof has worked several national camps, including WSPY (107.1 fm) ...... 1 Broadcast Center, Plano, IL 60545 University of Tennessee, Doug Bruno-DePaul basketball WFXV (TV-30) 630-552-1000 camps, Syracuse University, Texas Tech University and Greg Burks, Sports Director Fax: 630-552-9000 University of Wisconsin-Madison. Roof received a Bachelor of Science degree in physical Comcast (ch. 4) ...... 800 W. 5th Street, Naperville, IL 60563 education in 2001 from Eastern Illinois University. 630-552-1000

Wire Services Associated Press ...... 230 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60601 Sports Desk 312-781-0500 Fax: 312-781-1989

All requests for interviews should be made through Brian Kipley, Director of Sports Information, at 630-844-7575. Media should call in advance, as seating in the press area is limited. AU Women’s Basketball 1 Meet the Assistant Coaches

KEITH PARRIS TIM KOHN Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Third Season First Season

Keith Parris enters his third season as Dr. Tim Kohn, “Coach K,” enters his an assistant coach for the Spartans. He first season as an assistant coach for the came to Aurora University from Spartans. Kohn has an extensive coaching (Madison, WI), where background at the high school and AAU he was an Assistant Coach in 2004-2005. levels, beginning his coaching career in While at Edgewood, Parris helped guide the Lady Eagles 1988. Kohn most recently coached for the Illinois Valley Starz to the Lake Michigan Conference championship and their AAU Girls’ Basketball program. During his three-year stint first NCAA tournament appearance in school history. They with the Illinois Valley Starz, seven of his players went on to also finished the year ranked 13th in the country among all play basketball at the college level. Division III women’s basketball programs in the category of Kohn’s previous coaching stops include Plano High “most-improved.” School, Newark High School, St. Edward Central Catholic As a student-athlete, Parris played one year at Northland High School (Elgin) and Ottawa Marquette High School. While Community and Technical College, where he was a member at Ottawa Marquette, “Coach K” guided his Lady Crusaders of the divisional championship team in his first season. He squad to an 18-win season, most in school history at that time averaged 12 points and six rebounds per game and was and a regional championship. ranked seventh nationally in percentage. “Tim is a great addition to our staff, bringing to AU a vast Parris completed his eligibility at the University of amount of coaching knowledge, experience and success as a Dubuque, where he was a two-time captain and averaged 13 head coach. He has a true passion for coaching and brings points and six rebounds per game. He finished his career great ideas and enthusiasm to the program.” ranked as one of the school’s top field goal percentage Kohn has a Doctorate and Bachelor of Science degree shooters in history, shooting more than 50% for his career. from University. He and his wife, Annette, “Keith comes from winning programs, both as a coach live in Ottawa with their daughter, Jaci Kohn. and as a player. He understands how much work it takes to establish a winning program and is committed to moving this Spartan program forward,” Roof said. HEATHER GUETSCHOW In addition to his degree from University of Dubuque, Assistant Coach Parris also holds a degree from the Keller Graduate School of First Season Management. He and his wife, April, live in Aurora with their children, Isaac Duane and Ivy Lynn Parris. Heather Guetschow returns to Aurora University as an assistant coach for the Spartans. She was a student-assistant coach for AU in the 2004-2005 season. Prior to returning to AU, Guetschow was a part of the Dundee-Crown High School girls’ basketball staff as a sophomore girls’ coach in 2006-2007 and a freshmen girls’ coach in 2005-2006. Guetschow was a two-sport standout for the Spartans during her playing career (2000-2004), excelling both on the soccer field and hardwood for AU. While at AU, she played on six conference championship teams and competed in four NCAA tournaments. “I have wanted Heather on my staff since I accepted the head coaching position here. She was a great player and leader while a student-athlete at AU, and has gained valuable coaching experience at a top high school program. Heather understands the winning tradition at Aurora University and knows what it takes to achieve it. She will be an outstanding mentor for our players.” Guetschow has a Bachelor of Arts degree in physical education from Aurora University. 2 AU Women’s Basketball 2007-2008 Season Preview

The 2007-2008 Aurora University Spartan Women’s basketball Park, IL/Christian Life), sophomore Brianna Leland (Beaver Dam, team will have a new look due to the loss of four senior starters. As WI/Beaver Dam), senior Lexi Pioli (Oglesby, IL/LaSalle-Peru) and a result of the lost seniors, Head Coach Michelle Roof will have to senior Rachael Blanton (Vernon Hills, IL/Vernon Hills). In the replace 73% of her points scored from the 17-9 2006-2007 team. 2006-2007 season Meagan Re averaged 9.3 points and 3.9 rebounds This year’s Spartan women’s basketball team will be without per game, while Blanton averaged 5.6 points and 2.5 rebounds per two Northern Athletic Conference selections, Naomi Guise and game. Beth Plucinski, both of whom entered the AU record books in their The Spartans also welcome many new faces. Roof said “With senior seasons as 1,000 scorers. many fresh new faces in the program, all capable of eventually In her two years with AU, Guise etched her name into the record stepping into a playing role, we must wear teams down with our books tallying 1,010 points as well as being selected to the transition game and substitution abilities.” Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference All-Conference Team and the Top newcomers for the Spartans include junior Kim Voiles Northern Athletics Conference (NAC) All-Conference Team. (Garden Prairie, IL/Belvidere), freshman Michelle Perry D3hoops.com named Guise a First-Team All-Central Region and (Maywood, IL/Proviso East), freshman Ashley Daniels (Waukegan, she became the first AU women’s basketball player to be named a IL/Waukegan), freshman Jessica Mason (Crystal Lake, IL/Crystal D3hoops.com All-American. Lake Central), freshman Liz Pearlman (Chicago, IL/Von Steuben), Plucinski completed her basketball career at AU after four freshman Lisa McQuade (Yorkville, IL/Yorkville), freshman Angela remarkable years. During her four years with the Spartans, Ozanic (Woodstock, IL/Woodstock) and freshman Megan Russe Plucinski also joined the AU 1,000 Point Club by racking up 1,189 (St. Charles, IL/St. Charles North). points. Plucinski was also named to the Northern Illinois-Iowa Even though the young Spartans lost experience and a great Conference All-Conference Team and the Northern Athletics deal of scoring, Roof has high expectations for her team on the Conference (NAC) All-Conference Team. offensive end of the court. “I anticipate more scoring and better After losing these seniors, Coach Roof plans to pick up the pace defense in the paint. With a bigger line-up, including more back- with a greater defensive intensity. “With this group of newcomers to-the-basket scorers, we should be much more balanced on the we have increased quickness and court awareness, especially on offensive end. In turn, this should open things up for our perime- the defensive end. We will pick up the ball full court, putting pres- ter shooters and take some of the pressure off our penetraters.” sure on our opponents, as well as mixing it up in our half-court AU will once again play a demanding non-conference schedule defense,” Roof stated. leading up to their second season in the Northern Athletics For leadership, Coach Roof will look to a core of returning play- Conference (NAC). ers including junior Meagan Re (Belvidere, IL/Belvidere), senior Kisha Miller (Decatur, IL/Eisenhower), junior Dani Gueste (Loves

AU Women’s Basketball 3 2007-2008 Roster

NO. NAME POS. HT. YR. HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL 11 Kisha Miller Guard 5'4" Sr Decatur, IL/Eisenhower 12 Angela Ozanic Guard 5'4" Fr Woodstock, IL/Woodstock 13 Alex Contreras Guard 5'3" So Plainfield, IL/Plainfield Central 20 Jessica Mason Guard 5'8" Fr Crystal Lake, IL/Crystal Lake Cent 21 Ashley Daniels Guard 5'5" Fr Waukegan, IL/Waukegan 22 Lisa McQuade Guard 5'7" Fr Yorkville, IL/Yorkville 23 Lexi Pioli Guard 5'4" Sr Oglesby, IL/LaSalle-Peru 30 Rachael Blanton Guard 5'8" Sr Vernon Hills, IL/Vernon Hills 31 Elizabeth Tarchala Guard 5'6" Fr Winfield, IL/St. Francis 32 Jamila Tate Guard 5'6" So Naperville, IL/Neuqua Valley 33 Meagan Re Guard 5'9" Jr Belvidere, IL/Belvidere 34 Emily Steinway Guard 5'6" So Elgin, IL/Elgin 42 Dani Gueste Forward 5'11" Jr Loves Park, IL/Christian Life 43 Cyndee Stilwell Forward 5'10" Fr Divide, CO/Woodland Park 44 Kim Voiles Forward 5'10" Jr Garden Prairie, IL/Belvidere 45 Brianna Leland Center 6'4" So Beaver Dam, WI/Beaver Dam 50 Michelle Perry Center 6'0" Fr Maywood, IL/Proviso East 52 Megan Russe Forward 5'11" Fr St. Charles, IL/St. Charles North 54 Liz Pearlman Center 6'0" Fr Chicago/Von Steuben

Head Coach: Michelle Roof Assistant Coaches: Keith Parris, Tim Kohn and Heather Guetschow

4 AU Women’s Basketball Meet the Spartans

#30 RACHAEL BLANTON, 5’8”, Sr, Guard, #42 DANI GUESTE, 5’10”, Jr, Forward, Vernon Hills, IL/ Vernon Hills HS Rockford, IL/Christian Life HS College as Junior (’06-’07): Played in 26 games College as a Sophomore (’06-’07): Played in 26 and started 13, had 146 points and averaged games and started 9, scored 50 points and 5.6 per grabbed rebounds. College as a grabbed 120 rebounds. College as a Freshman Sophomore (’05-’06): Started six of the first (’05-’06): Played in 25 games, starting two and seven games before being sidelined with an grabbed 58 rebounds. High School: Attended injury. College as a Freshman (’04-’05): Played Christian Life High School and played three in 25 games, averaged 2.0 points and grabbed 56 rebounds. High years of varsity basketball under Coach Donna Sheperd. She was School: Attended Vernon Hills High School and played four years named All-Conference Honorable Mention her junior year and of varsity basketball under Coach Paul Brettner. Senior year she named First-Team All-Conference, Team MVP, Athlete of the Week was All-Area Honorable Mention and All-Conference. She played and Leader all three years. Personal: Born 1/17/87 in two years of varsity under Coach Greg Stilling, where she Barrington, IL. Family: Walter and Yvetta Gueste. She has one was All-Conference Honorable mention as a senior. Personal: brother, Chris. Hobbies: Playing sports, being active, coaching Born 2/16/86 in Bloomington, IL. Parents: Roger and Victoria elementary and middle school sports and refereeing elementary Blanton. She has one brother, Victor, and one sister, Rebecca. basketball. Major: Fitness and Health Promotion. Minor: Business. Hobbies: Movies and music. Major: Psychology. YR G FGM-A 3FGM-A FT-A R A TP PPG YR G FGM-A 3FGM-A FT-A R A TP PPG 05-06 25 16-34 0-0 3-9 58 3 35 1.4 04-05 25 17-66 2-13 15-26 56 23 51 2.0 06-07 26 17-53 0-0 16-31 120 7 50 1.9 05-06 7 8-34 1-9 8-16 16 6 25 3.6 06-07 26 49-161 15-78 33-49 65 61 146 5.6 #45 BRIANNA LELAND, 6’4”, So, Center, Beaver Dam, WI/Beaver Dam HS #13 ALEX CONTRERAS, 5’3”, So, Guard, College as a Freshman (’06-’07): Played in 17 Plainfield, IL/Plainfield Central HS games and started four, she scored 28 points Previous College at AU - Contreras played four and had 41 rebounds. High School: Attended seasons in the AU women’s soccer program. Beaver Dam High School and played two years College as a Senior (’07): Played and started 21 of varsity basketball. She also participated in games and had three goals and five assists. She three years of varsity track under Coach Jodi was named Team MVP. College as a Junior (’06): Franke. Personal: Born 4/25/88 in Sheboygan, WI. Family: Roger Appeared in 22 games, and had two goals and and Rhonda Leland. She has one brother, Jordan. Hobbies: Show one . She was named Team Defensive MVP. College as a dogs, watching football and boating. Major: Health Science. Sophomore (’05): Played in 22 games for the Spartan soccer team, YR G FGM-A 3FGM-A FT-A R A TP PPG recording two goals and one assist. College as a Freshman (’04): 06-07 17 12-40 0-0 4-6 41 4 28 1.6 Was primarily a member of the women’s basketball junior varsity squad. High School: Attended Plainfield Central High School. Played two years of varsity basketball under Coach Brian Bazan. #20 JESSICA MASON, 5’8”, Fr, Guard, Named Honorable Mention All-Area as a senior. Played four years Crystal Lake, IL/Crystal Lake Central HS of varsity soccer under Coaches Jen Hyngstrom and Kathleen High School: Attended Crystal Lake Central Milton. Named Team MVP, Defensive MVP and All-Sectional as a High School, played two years of varsity senior. Named All-Conference as a sophomore, junior and senior. basketball under Coach Mendy Benson. Her Personal: Born 2/28/86 in Joliet, IL. Family: Enrique and junior and senior seasons she was named MVP, Luzmaria Contreras. She has two brothers, Victor and Enrique Jr. Fox Valley All-Conference, McHenry Holiday All- and one sister, Gabriela. Hobbies: Reading, movies, sports and Tournament Team, McHenry County All-Star hanging out with friends. Major: Health Science. and Marian Central All-Tournament Team. She also played two years of varsity soccer, one year of varsity softball and one year of #21 ASHLEY DANIELS, 5’5”, Fr, Point track and field. Personal: Born 7/3/89 in Algonquin, IL. Family: Guard/, Jon and Kara Mason. She has one brother, Grant. Hobbies: Waukegan, IL/Waukegan HS Reading, hanging out with friends and playing sports. Major: High School: Attended Waukegan High School Physical Education. and played four years of varsity basketball under Coach Romell Drake and was named MVP. Personal: Born 5/9/89 in Waukegan, IL. Family: Daniel and Veronica Lynch, three brothers and one sister. Hobbies: Basketball. Major: Health Science.

AU Women’s Basketball 5 Meet the Spartans

#11 KISHA MILLER, 5’5”, Sr, Guard, #23 LEXI PIOLI, 5’4”, Sr, Guard, Decatur, IL/Eisenhower HS Oglesby, IL/LaSalle-Peru HS High School: Attended Eisenhower High College as a Junior (’06-’07): Played in 25 School and played four years of varsity games and had a total of 74 points, averaging basketball under Coach Stacy Potts. She was 3.0 points per game. She also recorded 18 MVP, Player of the Year and All-Regional Team assists. College as a Sophomore (’05-’06): pick her junior and senior years. She also Played in 25 games, recording 11 assists and played three years of varsity under averaging 5.1 points per game. College as a Coach Mike Wilks. Personal: Born 5/1/85 in Rantoul, IL. Family: Freshman (’04-’05): Played in 27 games, averaged 5.0 points and Joeann Eubanks and Kenny Pruitt. She has one brother, Jake. had 31 rebounds. High School: Attended LaSalle-Peru High Hobbies: Watching movies, playing sports and hanging out. School and played three years of varsity basketball under Coach Major: Physical Education. Minor: Business. Haberkorn. She received Second-Team All-Conference and MVP her junior year and received First-Team All-Conference, All-Area #22 LISA McQUADE, 5’7”, Fr, Guard, and MVP her senior year. Personal: Born 9/19/85 in Peru, IL. Yorkville, IL/ Yorkville HS Family: Ron and Lauri Pioli. She has three sisters, Jessica, Katrina High School: Attended Yorkville High School and Mamie. Hobbies: Softball, music and basketball. and played three years of varsity basketball Major: Accounting. under Coach Tim Peters. She was named MVP YR G FGM-A 3FGM-A FT-A R A TP PPG her junior and senior years. She also played 04-05 27 42-125 25-78 27-38 31 15 136 5.0 four years of varsity track and was named MVP 05-06 25 42-131 19-64 24-35 30 11 127 5.1 three out of the four years. She also was a 06-07 25 23-79 14-51 14-18 24 18 74 3.0 member of the varsity squad for four years. Personal: Born 8/29/88 in Aurora, IL. Family: Bob and Diane McQuade. She has two brothers, Craig and Ryan, and one sister, #33 MEAGAN RE, 5’9”, Jr, Guard, Becky. Hobbies: Basketball, football and swimming. Belvidere, IL/Belvidere HS Major: Nursing College as a Sophomore (’06-’07): Played in 18 games, starting 15. She scored 168 points, #12 ANGELA OZANIC, 5’4”, Fr, Guard, averaging 9.3 per game along with 57 assists. Woodstock, IL/Woodstock HS College as a Freshman (’05-’06): Appeared in High School: Attended Woodstock High School 24 games, starting five. She averaged 7.0 points and played four years of varsity basketball and 3.8 rebounds per game. High School: under Coach Kim Ziltner and was named Team Attended Belvidere High School and played two years of varsity Captain. Personal: Born 11/9/88 in Aurora, IL. basketball under Coach Ben Commare. She was named captain, Family: James and Laura Ozanic. She has one First-Team All-Conference, Rising Stars Participant and All- sister, Gina. Major: Nursing. Tournament her senior year. She also played two years of varsity softball under Coach Jody Flynn. She was named MVP and #54, LIZ PEARLMAN, 6’0”, Fr, Center/Post, special mention her senior year. Personal: Born 5/14/87 in Chicago, IL/ Von Steuben MSC HS Rockford, IL. Family: Fran and Debbie Re. She has two brothers, High School: Attended Von Steuben MSC High Matthew and Michael, and one sister, Melissa. Hobbies: Playing School. Personal: Born 11/18/88 in Chicago, IL. all sports, eating and traveling. Major: Biology. Minor: Health and Family: Richard and Cathy Pearlman. She has Coaching. one brother, Loren, and one sister, Val. YR G FGM-A 3FGM-A FT-A R A TP PPG Hobbies: Volunteering at the Vet clinic, white 05-06 24 61-137 23-69 23-37 91 29 168 7.0 water rafting, mountain climbing, outdoor 06-07 18 62-165 21-73 23-38 70 57 168 9.3 sports and playing sports. Major: Biology. Minor: Chemistry.

#50 MICHELLE PERRY, 6’0”, Fr, Forward, #52 MEGAN RUSSE, 5’11”, Fr, Forward, Maywood, IL/Proviso East HS St. Charles, IL/St. Charles North HS High School: Attended Proviso East High High School: Attended St. Charles North High School and played four years of varsity School and played two years of varsity basketball under Coaches Dunham and Robert basketball under Coach John Rutter. Also Thomas. She was named Rookie of the Year, played four years of varsity track under Coach MVP, All-Conference and Team Captain. Sherri Hayes. Personal: Born 12/29/87 in Personal: Born 12/2/88 in Maywood, IL. Aurora, IL. Family: Tom and Sarah Russe. She Family: Laveller Rodgers. She has two brothers, Mickey and has one brother, Tommy and one sister, Hannah. Major: Criminal Timothy Perry. Hobbies: Basketball, video games and reading. Justice. Minor: Psychology. Major: Health Science.

6 AU Women’s Basketball Meet the Spartans

#34, EMILY STEINWAY, 5’6”, So, Guard, #44 KIM VOILES, 5’10”, Jr, Forward, Elgin, IL/ Elgin HS Belvidere, IL/Belvidere HS College as a Freshman (’06-’07): Played in 11 College as a Freshman and Sophomore: games for the Spartans scoring four points. Transferred from Lewis University where she High School: Attended Elgin High School and played two years of basketball. High School: played two years of varsity basketball under Attended Belvidere High School and played Coaches Donna Streit and Angie Hudson. varsity basketball for two years. She was All- Played two years of varsity softball under Coach Conference her junior and senior years, Team Peg Corcoran and was named All-Conference as a junior. Captain her junior year, Team MVP her junior and senior years, Personal: Born 7/5/88 in Elgin, IL. Family: Gordon and Jeanne Channel New Player of the Week and Harlem and DeKalb All- Steinway. She has one sister, Danielle. Major: Elementary Tournament Teams. She also played four years of cross country Education. under Coach Troy Yunk. She was named MVP her junior and YR G FGM-A 3FGM-A FT-A R A TP PPG senior years and All-Conference all four years. She also competed 06-07 11 2-11 0-2 0-0 4 0 4 0.4 in four years of varsity track where she was All-Conference and Team Captain. Personal: Born 3/21/87. Family: Linda and Larry Voiles. She has two brothers, Matt and Marty and one sister, Julie. #43, CYNDEE STILWELL, 5’10”, Fr, Forward, Hobbies: Running, eating and playing basketball. Major: Biology. Divide, CO/ Woodland Park HS High School: Attended Woodland Park High School in Woodland Park, CO. Personal: Born 12/13/88 in San Diego, CA. Family: Todd and Leslie Stilwell. She has one twin sister, Nichole. Hobbies: Basketball, art and reading. Major: Social Work.

#31, LIZ TARCHALA, 5’6”, Fr, Guard, Winfield, IL/ St. Francis HS High School: Attended St. Francis High School in Wheaton, IL. Personal: Born 3/30/89 in Harwood Heights, IL. Family: Mario and Rose Tarchala. She has two sisters, Sarah and Kathy. Hobbies: Hanging out with friends. Major: Nursing.

#32 JAMILA TATE, 5’6”, So, Guard, Naperville, IL/ Neuqua Valley HS College as a Freshman (’06-’07): Played in three games for the Spartans. High School: Attended Neuqua Valley High School and played two years of varsity basketball under Coach Mike Williams. She was named All-Conference Honorable Mention as a senior. Personal: Born 5/19/88 in Winfield, IL. Family: Lawrence and Gail Tate. She has one brother, Jeleni. Hobbies: , music and talking on the phone. Major: Communication. Minor: Spanish. YR G FGM-A 3FGM-A FT-A R A TP PPG 06-07 3 1-6 1-4 0-4 4 2 3 1.0

AU Women’s Basketball 7 2006-2007 Season Results

(17-9 overall)

Date H/A Result

11/17 A Aurora University 84 Greenville College 81

11/18 A Concordia-Ann Arbor 63 Aurora University 56 11/22 H Aurora University 79 Augustana College 57 Northern Illinois Iowa 11/29 H 74 Aurora University 65 Conference Champions: 12/2* A Lakeland College 65 Aurora University 54 1988-1989; 1992-1993; 1993-1994; 1994-1995, 12/5* H Aurora University 75 Wisconsin Lutheran 67 1995-1996, 2000-2001; 2001-2002; 2002-2003 12/9* A Aurora University 83 Maranatha Baptist 66

12/16* A Aurora University 82 Edgewood College 75

12/18 A Aurora University 70 North Central (IL) 58 1/3 A Carthage 63 Aurora University 43 NCAA Postseason Results 1/6* A Marian College 73 Aurora University 61 1993-1994: 1/9* H Aurora University 71 Dominican University 50 First round (at Aurora, IL)-w. Wartburg (IA), 61-57 1/13* H Aurora University 66 44 Second round (at St. Louis)-l. Washington (MO), 77-68 1/17* A Aurora University 72 Concordia (Chicago) 66

1/20* H Aurora University 71 Rockford College 38 1994-1995: 1/23* A Concordia (WI) 71 Aurora University 54 First round (at Decorah, IA)-w. Luther, 72-68

1/25* H Lakeland College 75 Aurora University 49 Second round (at St. Louis)-w. Washington (MO), 75-63

1/27* H Aurora University 78 57 Third round (at St. Paul, MN)-l. St. Benedict (MN), 80-46 1/31* A Aurora University 64 Wisconsin Lutheran 56 2001-2002: 2/3* H Aurora University 73 Marian College 55 First round (at St. Louis)-l. Webster University, 81-60 2/8* H Edgewood College 56 Aurora University 55 2003-2004: 2/10* A Aurora University 79 Dominican University 47 First round (at Greencastle, IN)-l. Depauw University, 88-44 2/14* A Aurora University 70 Alverno College 53

2/15* H Aurora University 77 Maranatha Baptist 55

2/17* A Aurora University 57 Rockford College 44

2/22*# H Benedictine University 68 Aurora University 63

* Denotes NIIC Conference Game

# Denotes NIIC Conference Tournament

8 AU Women’s Basketball 2006-2007Meet the Spartans Season Statistics

Name (GP) FG FG% 3FG 3FG% FT FT% TP PPG Naomi Guise (26) 247 .481 44 .333 65 .714 603 23.2 Beth Plucinski (25) 96 .403 44 .367 44 .786 280 11.2 Meagan Re (18) 62 .376 21 .288 23 .605 168 9.3 Laura Wiesner (26) 91 .565 0 .000 37 .712 219 8.4 Rachael Blanton (26) 49 .304 15 .192 33 .673 146 5.6 Kathleen Thanas (24) 48 .270 4 .160 24 .585 124 5.2 Lexi Pioli (25) 23 .291 14 .275 14 .778 74 3.0 Tiffani Gueste (26) 17 .321 0 .000 16 .516 50 1.9 Alison Kohler (21) 18 .391 0 .000 4 .444 40 1.9 Brianna Leland (17) 12 .300 0 .000 4 .667 28 1.6 Jamila Tate (3) 1 .167 1 .250 0 .000 3 1.0 Lekiesha Byars (12) 4 .286 4 .500 0 .000 12 1.0 Emily Steinway (11) 2 .182 0 .000 0 .000 4 0.4 Alexis Elischer (2) 0 .000 0 .000 0 .000 0 0.0

Aurora University (27) 670 .402 147 .298 264 .668 1,751 67.3 Opponents (27) 582 .370 122 .290 272 .622 1,558 59.9

Name Reb. RPG PF/DQ A TO BLK STL

Naomi Guise 186 7.2 57/1 29 93 7 97 Beth Plucinski 110 4.4 45/0 125 93 10 50 Meagan Re 70 3.9 45/1 57 54 6 39 Laura Wiesner 136 5.2 72/0 8 30 7 12 Rachael Blanton 65 2.5 45/0 61 49 5 17 Kathleen Thanas 114 4.8 45/1 37 55 5 27 Lexi Pioli 24 1.0 9/0 18 22 2 4 Tiffani Gueste 120 4.6 40/0 7 26 10 11 Alison Kohler 41 2.0 17/0 2 16 7 5 Brianna Leland 41 2.4 27/0 4 12 8 3 Jamila Tate 4 1.3 4/0 2 7 1 2 Lekiesha Byars 8 0.7 5/0 1 7 0 2 Emily Steinway 4 0.4 2/0 0 6 0 0 Alexis Elischer 1 0.5 2/0 1 2 0 0

Aurora University 1,049 40.3 415/3 352 475 68 269 Opponents 1,087 41.8 387/- 320 563 62 201 The Northern Athletics Conference

SCHOOL NAC OVERALL

1. Concordia (WI)^* 18-1 23-4 2t.Aurora University^ 14-5 17-9 2t. Benedictine University^ 14-5 20-8 4. Wisconsin Lutheran^ 13-6 15-11 5. Edgewood^ 13-6 15-12 6. Lakeland College^ 12-7 15-11 7. Marian College 11-8 14-11 8. Concordia (Chicago) 8-11 11-14 9. Rockford College 6-13 8-17 10.Maranatha Baptist College 3-16 13-18 11.Dominican University 2-17 3-22 12.Alverno College 0-19 2-23 13.Milwaukee School of Eng. ---- 9-15

* Clinched 2006-2007 NAC Championship ^ 2007 NAC Tournament Qualifier (Top Six Teams) ~ MSOE is a provisional member of the NAC and not eligible for the NAC Championship.

2006-2007 ALL-NAC TEAM

2006-2007 ALL-NAC TEAM:

Naomi Guise, Aurora University Beth Plucinski, Aurora University April Bischoff, Marian College Jenna Boehm, Lakeland College Angie Butler, Rockford College Tamika Curtis, Benedictine University Danielle Duranceau, Lakeland College Jordane Kittoe, Edgewood College Emily Laete, Wisconsin Lutheran Krista Mayyou, Concordia (WI) Kristen Ruppe, Concordia (WI) Megan Scheele, Edgewood College Atoi Sinclair, Concordia (IL)

Player of the Year: Tamika Curtis (Benedictine University) Rookie of the Year: Asia Beckum (Concordia University WI) Coach of the Year: Stacey Brunner (Concordia University WI)

10 AU Women’s Basketball AU NIIC Honors

The coaches of the Northern Illinois-Iowa AU All-NIIC Selections Conference (formerly known as the Northern Illinois Intercollegiate Conference) selected an 2005-2006 Beth Plucinski 1993-1994 Jennifer Gabel Aurora University athlete as the NIIC’s women’s 2005-2006 Naomi Guise 1993-1994 Samantha Harris basketball Player of the Year for seven 2004-2005 Beth Plucinski 1992-1993* Jennifer Gabel consecutive years. The string began with Cathy 2003-2004 Tina Brooks 1992-1993 Samantha Harris Flanagan, a junior, in 1990-1991 and continued 2003-2004 Beth Plucinski 1992-1993 Sona Bedenian 2002-2003 Tina Brooks 1991-1992* Sona Bedenian with Sona Bedenian (who also won the award as 2002-2003 Joanna Dietz 1990-1992 Jennifer Gabel a junior in 1991-1992), Jennifer Gabel (winning 2002-2003 Tina Brooks 1990-1991* Cathy Flanagan as a sophomore in 1991-1992) and freshman 2001-2002* Molly Jones 1990-1991 Kim Schaubel Dana Lettow in 1993-1994, Gabel again as a 2001-2002 Michelle Lexow 1989-1990 Melba Morris senior (1995-1996), and Lettow three-peating as 2000-2001 Kara Baysinger 1988-1989 Bobette Schoenbeck a junior and senior in 1995-1996 and 1996-1997. 2000-2001 Molly Jones 1987-1988 Bobette Schoenbeck 1999-2000 Erica Mullner 1986-1987 Kristen Benner During those seven years, the Spartans were 58- 1998-1999 Jaime Lawrence 1985-1986* Charlotte Shepherd 12 in NIIC play and won four titles (along with 1997-1998 Jennifer Harms 1985-1986 Sue Collins three second-place finishes). 1997-1998 Jaime Lawrence 1984-1984 Charlotte Shepherd 1997-1998 Kristen Ericson 1984-1985 Chris Hallberg 1996-1997* Dana Lettow 1983-1984 Sue Collins 1996-1997 Diana Thompson 1982-1983 Sue Collins 1990-1991 1995-1996* Dana Lettow 1982-1983 Bev Tooney 1995-1996 Beth Edwards 1980-1981 Lisa Thom 1991-1992 1995-1996 Stephanie Calvesio 1978-1979 Kim Colweck 1994-1995* Jennifer Gabel 1978-1979 Gwen Smith 1994-1995 Dana Lettow 1977-1978 Gwen Smith 1993-1994* Dana Lettow *Denotes NIIC Player of the Year 1992-1993

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AU Women’s Basketball 11 AU Year-by-Year

OVER. CONF CONF OVER. CONF CONF YEAR COACH RECORD REC PL. YEAR COACH RECORD REC PL. 1977-1978 Karen Heiden 3-11 0-4 4th 1999-2000 Jennifer (Gabel) 1978-1979 Karen Heiden 10-9 3-3 3rd Buckley 6-20 4-8 4th (Heiden’s 2 yr. AU record: 13-20) 2000-2001 Jennifer (Gabel) 1979-1980 Joe Carter 5-12 2-4 n/a Buckley 13-12 9-3 1st 1980-1981 Joe Carter 10-13 2-4 n/a 2001-2002 Jennifer (Gabel) (Carter’s 2 yr. AU record: 15-25) Buckley 16-10 11-1 1st 1981-1982 Nancy Schley 6-13 2-4 4th 2002-2003 Jennifer (Gabel) 1982-1983 Nancy Schley 8-13 4-2 3rd Buckley 17-10 12-0 1st (Schley’s 2 yr. AU record: 14-26) 2003-2004 Jennifer (Gabel) 1983-1984 Jack Augustine 17-7 8-4 4th Buckley 11-18 7-5 4th 1984-1985 Jack Augustine 15-10 5-3 3rd ******** (Buckley had a 6-9 record in the 2003-2004 (Augustine’s 2 yr. AU record: 32-17) season due to absence from maturnity leave. 1985-1986 Lester Foster 17-8 6-4 3rd Assistant Darlene Guyett went 5-9 in Buckley’s 1986-1987 Lester Foster 10-13 3-5 4th absence.) (Foster’s 2 yr. AU record: 27-21) 2004-2005 Jennifer (Gabel) 1987-1988 Brenda Hillman 4-22 1-7 5th Buckley 7-20 6-6 4th 1988-1989 Brenda Hillman 9-14 6-2 1st 2005-2006 Michelle Roof 14-13 7-3 2nd tie 1989-1990 Brenda Hillman 2-20 2-8 5th 2006-2007 Michelle Roof 17-9 11-5 3rd (Hillman’s 3 yr. AU record: 15-56) 1990-1991 James Lancaster 8-14 6-4 2nd 1991-1992 James Lancaster 12-14 8-2 2nd # NCAA post-season playoff participant 1992-1993 James Lancaster 16-9 9-1 1st tie ******Spartans encountered two coaching changes and 1993-1994 James Lancaster 22-5 9-1 1st# registered an overall record of 13-12 and 8-2 in the (Lancaster’s 4 yr. AU record: 58-42) NIIC in the 1997-1998 season. 1994-1995 Doug Porter 22-6 9-1 1st# 1995-1996 Doug Porter 14-11 9-1 1st (Porter’s 2 yr. AU record: 36-17) 1996-1997 Linda Olson 15-10 8-2 2nd 1997-1998 Julie Sexton 2-6 0-0 1998-1999 Frank McQuade 10-16 (Sexton resigned with a 2-6 mark midway through the 1997-1998 season) ****** Frank McQuade 11-6 8-2 2nd (Assumed Head Coaching duties midseason tabulating an overall record of 11-6. Coach of the Year honors in the NIIC in 1997-1998.)

12 AU Women’s Basketball Individual Records

MOST POINTS SCORED: G: 44 Jennifer Harms 2/14/98 vs. Rockford 44 Naomi Guise 11/17/06 vs. Greenville S: 500 Dana Lettow 1994-1995 (28 games) C: 1,693 Dana Lettow 1993-1997 (94 games/18.0 ppg)

BEST POINTS PER GAME AVERAGE: S: 23.2 Naomi Guise 2006-2007 C: 18.0 Dana Lettow 1993-1997

MOST FIELD GOALS MADE: G: 19 Dana Lettow 2/1/97 vs. Rockford (19-35) 19 Jennifer Harms 2/14/98 vs. Rockford (19-36) S: 199 Charlotte Shepherd 1985-1986 (25 games) C: 624 Jennifer Gabel 1991-1995 (624-1274)

MOST FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED: G: 36 Jennifer Harms 2/14/98 vs. Rockford (19-36) S: 426 Jennifer Harms 1997-1998 (152-426) C: 1,366 Dana Lettow 1993-1997 (622-1366/45.5%)

BEST FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE: S: 55.8 Cathy Flanagan 1990-1991 (150-269) C: 53.5 Cathy Flanagan 1990-1991,1993-1994 (227-424)

MOST 3-POINT FIELD GOALS MADE: G: 7 Sona Bedenian 2/8/92 vs. Rockford Deisy Mena 1/3/06 vs. Blackburn Deisy Mena 1/25/06 vs. Clarke S: 74 Beth Plucinski 2003-2004 (74-234) C: 205 Sona Bedenian 1989-1993 (205-563)

MOST 3-POINT FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED: G: 18 Sona Bedenian 2/17/92 vs. Elmhurst (5-18) S: 234 Beth Plucinski 2003-2004 (74-234) C: 607 Beth Plucinski 2003-2007 (197-646)

MOST FREE THROWS MADE: G: 13 Dana Lettow vs. Washington, MO (13-15) S: 127 Dana Lettow 1994-1995 (127-172) C: 313 Dana Lettow 1993-1997 (313-436)

BEST PERCENTAGE: S: 87.5 Lisa Thom 1982-1983 (21-24) C: 74.0 Kristen Benner 1985-1987 (142-192)

MOST REBOUNDS: G: 29 Jennifer Gabel 1/30/92 vs. Millikin S: 358 Jennifer Gabel 1991-1992 (26 games) C: 1,136 Jennifer Gabel 1991-1995 (106 games)

MOST ASSISTS: G: 12 Diana Thompson 2/25/97 vs. Rockford 12 Beth Plucinski 2/3/05 vs. Clarke S: 147 Beth Plucinski 2004-2005 C: 533 Beth Plucinski 2003-2007

MOST BLOCKED SHOTS: G: 10 Joanna Dietz 2/1/03 vs. Eureka S: 78 Joanna Dietz 2002-2003 C: 193 Joanna Dietz 2000-2003

AU Women’s Basketball 13 Team Records

MOST POINTS: G: 111 vs. Trinity Int’l. (111-92) 2/20/96 BEST FREE THROW %: S: 2,137 1994-1995 (28 games) S: 68.8 1986-1987

MOST POINTS, OPPONENT: MOST REBOUNDS: G: 111 1997-1998 G: 68 Trinity College 1985-1986 S: 1,916 1991-1992 (26 games) S: 1,281 1993-1994 (27 games)

MOST POINTS, COMBINED: MOST REBOUNDS PER GAME: G: 203 AU 111, Trinity Int’l 92 2/20/96 S: 51.1 1985-1986 1,277 rebs. (25 games)

FEWEST POINTS SCORED: MOST REBOUNDS, OPPONENT: G: 26 vs. North Central 12/4/04 G: 63 Washington, Mo 12/5/97 S: 1,155 1987-1988 (26 games) 63 Puget Sound 12/9/91 S: 1,252 1997-1998 (25 games) FEWEST POINTS SCORED, OPPONENT: G: 14 1976-1977 MOST CONSECUTIVE WINS: S: 1,129 1976-1977 S: 12 1993-1994 (27 games)

LARGEST MARGIN OF VICTORY: MOST VICTORIES: G: 94 Cornell College (108-14) 1976-1977 S: 22 1993-1994 (27 games) 1994-1995 (28 games) LARGEST MARGIN OF DEFEAT: G: 53 Washington (Mo) 1997-1998 (Washington 102, AU 49) Simply the Best! BEST POINTS PER GAME AVERAGE: By the time Dana Lettow completed her AU career S: 77.0 1993-1994 2,079 pts. (27 games) in 1996-1997, she left as the most prolific player in LARGEST AVERAGE SCORING MARGIN: S: +17.8 1976-1977 Spartan history. Some of her career highlights include AU’s all-time scoring leader LARGEST AVERAGE SCORING MARGIN, OPPONENT: S: -13.3 1987-1988 (1,693 points.); two-time Kodak All-American; Columbus MOST FIELD GOALS MADE: G: 47 vs. Trinity College 1985-1986 Multimedia and Division III S: 825 1993-1994 (825-1,953) News All-American; three-time MOST FIELD GOALS MADE, OPPONENT: All-Region; four-year All-NIIC; G: 50 Simpson College 1997-1998 three-time NIIC Player of the Year; S: 736 1991-1992 AU single game scoring record BEST FIELD GOAL %: S: 45.7 1986-1987 (41 points.); four-time AU team Most Valuable Player; double-digit MOST 3-POINT FIELD GOALS MADE: G: 12 Trinity International 1985-1986 scoring in 85 of 94 career games; 36 games with 20 plus S: 152 1999-2000 (152-484) points; and led the team in scoring in 66 of 94 games MOST 3-POINT ATTEMPTS: (70%). G: 29 vs. Judson 2/4/95 (4-29) In recognition of her achievements, her #40 was S: 484 1999-2000 (152-484) retired by Aurora University President Dr. Thomas H. BEST 3-POINT %: Zarle immediately after her final game on February 25, S: 36.4 1989-1990 (24-60) 1997, joining MOST FREE THROWS MADE: former NBA star G: 35 Benedictine University 2/7/98 (35-43) S: 412 1994-1995 (412-622) Mickey Johnson

MOST FREE THROWS MADE, OPPONENT: as the only other G: 36 Rockford College 1/24/98 (36-58) AU athlete to S: 390 1985-1986 have his number retired.

14 AU Women’s Basketball AU Directory AU Administration

(All numbers are 630 area code) Rebecca L. Sherrick President Sport/Department Coach/Contact Phone Currently in her eighth year as Aurora Director of Athletics Mark Walsh 844-5111 University President, Rebecca Sherrick is Athletics Business a true Spartan booster and often attends Manager Lisa Wisniowicz 844-4574 athletic events. She earned her B.A. from Athletic Trainer Terry Smith 844-5114 Illinois Wesleyan University and Ph.D. Asst. Athletic Trainer Jen Wagner 844-6173 from . Shaun Neitzel 844-6515 Basketball, Men James Lancaster 844-5144 Andrew Manion Basketball, Women Michelle Roof 844-5112 Cross Country and Previously Dean of the College of Arts Track and Field James Kluckhohn 844-4573 and Sciences from 1998 to 2000, Andrew Events/Equipment Manion earned his B.A. from Saint Manager Ryan Buchanan 844-6891 Norbert College and his Ph.D. in Football Rich Duncan 844-5115 experimental psychology from Adelphi , Men John Donofrio 844-3855 University. Golf, Women Chad Johansen 844-3849 Soccer, Men Pete Watkins 844-5268 Soccer, Women Kanute Drugan 844-4207 Softball Mike McKenzie 844-4939 Mark Walsh Sports Information Brian Kipley 844-7575 Director of Athletics Mark Walsh was named Director of Tennis, Men Randy Fisher 844-5793 Athletics in 1998. Previously, Walsh was Tennis, Women Mike McKenzie 844-4939 AU’s Head Baseball Coach from 1992- Volleyball Jamie Walters 844-5261 2002 and Assistant Coach from 1987- 1992. Walsh led the Spartans to nine NIIC Other Important Numbers Conference Championships and nine Admission 844-5533 NCAA Tournament appearances while posting a 320-85 Alumni Office 844-5486 (.790) won-lost record in 10 seasons. Walsh also served as Physical Education Office 844-6181 Assistant Football Coach at AU from 1986-1996 and was Campus Safety 844-6140 part of the coaching staff who reinstated football after it had been dropped in 1952. Walsh earned both his bache- Training Room 844-4891 lor’s and master’s degrees from Aurora University. University Communications 844-5481 Wellness Center 844-5434

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Eckhart Hall statistics Aurora University traces its origins to the 1893 founding of a seminary in highlights the small town of Mendota, IL. Though established initially to prepare graduates for ministry, the institution soon adopted a broader mission and moved to a upcoming games new campus on the western edge of the nearby community of Aurora. With this change came a different name and a growing enrollment. In 1985, the institution was rechristened Aurora University. In 1992, the Aurora and George Williams College traditions blended when the two institutions entered into the affiliation agreement that paved the way for a merger eight years later. Today Aurora University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association to award degrees at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels. The institution enrolls approximately 4,000 degree-seeking students a year on its Illinois and Wisconsin campuses. The Aurora campus offers undergraduate and graduate programs through the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Education and the College of Professional Studies (including the Dunham School of Business, School of For Complete Nursing, School of Social Work and School of Health and Physical Education). The graduate programs offer areas of specialization, leading to master’s degrees in business administration, recreation administration, teaching and social work, NAC Standings, as well as a doctorate in education. At AU, academic programs are enhanced through learning opportunities. The Results, Directions Dunham Scholars Program incorporates service learning and extracurricular activities into its business curriculum. The Honors Program offers students advanced coursework, innovative seminars and participation in special events. and News May Term is a three-week program offering opportunities to study abroad, research a science topic on campus or travel to Chicago to explore the city’s cul- ture. LOG ON TO AU offers its undergraduates a wide range of on- and off-campus learning experiences. Students participate in more than 60 musical, literary, religious, social and service organizations and play active roles in campus governance. www.northernathleticsconf.com The university also fields18 NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletic teams. The Spartans boast a winning tradition with 52 conference titles in recent years and 28 regular appearances in national tournaments. The Alumni Hall of Physical Education features a racquetball court, climbing wall, complete locker room facilities, training room, weight room, aerobic-activ- ities room, classroom and coaches’ offices. Aurora University is located in west Aurora, within an hour’s drive of Chicago and at the western end of the Illinois Research and Development Corridor. It is accessible via Interstate 88 at the Orchard Road exit.. 2007-2008 Women’s Basketball Schedule

Date Opponent Time Site Nov. 16, Fri Wheaton College Thunder Classic 1:00 p.m. Wheaton, IL vs. University of Wisconsin - Platteville Nov. 17, Sat Wheaton College Thunder Classic 1:00 p.m. Wheaton, IL vs. St. Mary’s (IN) Nov. 23, Fri Colorado College Tournament 3:00 p.m. Colorado Springs, CO vs. Colorado College Nov. 24, Sat Colorado College Tournament 1:00 p.m. Colorado Springs, CO vs. Grinnell College Nov. 28, Wed Augustana College 7:30 p.m. Rock Island, IL Dec. 1, Sat DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY* 2:00 p.m. AURORA, IL Dec. 5, Wed Alverno College* 7:00 p.m. Milwaukee, WI Dec. 8, Sat BENEDICTINE UNIVERSITY* 2:00 p.m. AURORA, IL Dec. 11, Tue Dominican University* 7:00 p.m. River Forest, IL Dec. 15, Sat Milwaukee School of Engineering* 2:00 p.m. Milwaukee, WI Dec. 18, Tue 7:00 p.m. Kenosha, WI Jan. 4, Fri NORTH 7:00 p.m. AURORA, IL Jan. 8, Tue Rockford College* 7:00 p.m. Rockford, IL Jan. 12, Sat CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY (WI)* 2:00 p.m. AURORA, IL Jan. 16, Wed Benedictine University* 7:00 p.m. Lisle, IL Jan. 19, Sat MARANATHA BAPTIST COLLEGE* 2:00 p.m. AURORA, IL Jan. 24, Thu WISCONSIN LUTHERAN COLLEGE* 7:00 p.m. AURORA, IL Jan. 26, Sat Edgewood College* 2:00 p.m. Madison, WI Jan. 30, Wed Concordia University (Chicago)* 7:00 p.m. River Forest, IL Feb. 5, Tue ALVERNO COLLEGE* 7:00 p.m. AURORA, IL Feb. 7, Thu ROCKFORD COLLEGE* 7:00 p.m. AURORA, IL Feb. 9, Sat Marian College* 2:00 p.m. Fond du Lac, WI Feb. 13, Wed CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY (CHICAGO)* 7:00 p.m. AURORA, IL Feb. 16, Sat Concordia University (WI)* 2:00 p.m. Mequon, WI Feb. 23, Sat LAKELAND COLLEGE* 2:00 p.m. AURORA, IL

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