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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF ( ONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION Quick Facts University of Northern Iowa Media Information 2 Founded: 1876 1998-99 OUTLOOK 3-10 Enrollment: 13,100 3-5 1998-99 Outlook Nickname: Panthers Head Coach Tony DiCecco 6-7 Colors: Purple and Old Gold Assistant Coaches 8-9 Affiliation: NCAA Division I Assistant Coaches!Trainer 10 Conference: Missouri Valley 1998-99 PANTHERS 12-24 Mary Koch 12 Arena (capacity): UNI-Dome (10,000) Karen Mehrkens 13 President: Dr. Robert Koob Ky Petersen 14 Athletic Director: Christopher Ritrievi Allison Starr 15 BASKETBALL INFORMATION 16 Barb Bennett Head Coach: Tony Dicecco (Upper Iowa, 1971 ) Nadine Brandt 17 Record at UNI : 31-49 (three years) Kary Dawson 18 Overall Record: Same Jill Seidl 19 Nikki Spettel 20 Office: (319) 273-6443 Kate Cline/Katie Miller 21 Assistant Coach: Colleen Heimstead (Southern Illinois, 1992) Fran Reis/Katie Sorrell 22 Assistant Coach: Tanya Warren (Creighton, 1988) Britt Stahl/Megan Donahue 23 Graduate Assistant: Kelley Westhoff (Northern Iowa, 1997) 1998-99 Roster 24 1997-98 Record: 14-13 1991-98 IN REVIEW 26-32 1997-98 Valley Record/Finish: 8-1 O/Seventh 1997-98 Review 26 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 9/6 Game-by-game results 27 Starters Returning/Lost: 4/1 1997-98 Team and Individual Statistics 28 Trainer: Nancy Bowers 1997-98 Team and Individual Highs 29 Student Trainer: Erin Younie 1997-98 Missouri Valley Conference Standings 30 Secretary: Linda Wiges The Valley 31 1998-99 Missouri Valley Composite Schedule 32 1998-99 OPPONENTS 34-39 Adopt-A-School 40 PANTHER WOMEN'S BASKETBALL HISTORY 42-50 Records 42-43 Career Leaders 44 All-Time Record vs. Opponents 45 Season-by-season results 46-49 All-Time Roster 50 THIS IS UNI 52-55 Radio/Television Roster 56

MEDIA INFORMATION

CREDENTIAL REQUESTS/ RADIO LINES Please make all credential requests through the Athletic Media Relations Office, NW Upper UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614-0314. Visiting phone lines should be coordinated through Robert Anderson, women's basketball media relations director, at (319) 273-2932.

INTERVIEW POLICIES Coach DiCecco and all UNI players will be available for post-game interviews after each game. For non-post game interviews, contact Robert Anderson at (319) 273-2932. Please do not contact players directly.

PRESS LUNCHEON S When in town, Coach DiCecco will speak at weekly UNI press luncheons on Mondays at noon at Tally's Grand Cafe, located on University Avenue in Junior Allison Starr, 1998 first team all-Missouri Valley Conference and Cedar Falls. The public is welcome to attend. a/I-defensive team selection N o RTHERN l owA W oMEN's B ASKETBALL e MEDIA INFORMATION

FAX-ON-DEMAND KCNZ (1250 AM) will The Missouri Valley Conference and its carry all of the 1998- member schools use the Sports System fax­ 99 Northern Iowa on-demand service for the convenience of women's basketball their media. A 24-hour, seven-day-a-week games live. Most service, Sports System provides information games will also be available in weekly press releases and carried statewide on updated box scores and statistics. 1650 AM . Tracey To use the system, dial (201) 461-4256 Williams handles the from the handset of a fax machine. A voice play-by-play, while message system will prompt category entries. Brian Shaw will assist The Missouri Valley Conference is with the color directory 6000. Northern Iowa women's analysis. STATE F basketball schedule and roster is category Tracey Williams and Brian Shaw 6715. Updated stats are 6716, game notes are 6717, and the last game box score is MEDIA RELATIONS STAFF category 6719. The women's basketball weekly release , Director: Nancy Justis ...... (319) 273-6354 updated by Tuesday at noon during the Associate Director: Kevin Kane ...... (319) 273-3642 season , is category 6718. Media Relations Secretary: Linda Wiges ...... (319) 273-3100 Assistant Director/Women's Basketball Contact: ...... Robert Anderson E-mail ...... robert [email protected] SCOREBOARD PHONE Office ...... (319) 273-2932 The Missouri Valley Conference office Home ...... (319) 268-0217 Fax ...... (319) 273-3602 maintains a scoreboard phone that may be Robert Anderson reached at (314) 997-9877. Scores from in­ Press Row ...... (319) 273-6311 UNI Athletics Web Site ...... http://www.uni.edu/athletic season Valley games are updated each evening. MEDIA OUTLETS PRINT PHONE ADDRESS INTERNET ACCESS Waterloo Courier (319) 291-1466 PO Box 540, Waterloo, IA 50704 Fax: (319) 291-2069 Updated Valley standings, scores and Des Moines Register (800) 532-1455 PO Box 957, Des Moines, IA 50304 statistics are available on the Missouri Fax: (515) 286-2504 Valley's home page. The address is: Cedar Rapids Gazette (800) 397-8258 500 3rd Ave SE , Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 http ://www.mvc.org Fax: (319) 398-5861 The University of Northern Iowa Athletics Northern Iowan (319) 273-2157 UNI , Cedar Falls, IA 50614 Fax: (319) 273-5931 home page is at http://www.uni.edu/athletic Associated Press (800) 453-2113 PO Box 17 41 , Des Moines, IA 50306 Updated rosters , schedules, statistics, and Fax: (515) 243-1550 links for each team are featured on the pages. TELEVISION PHONE ADDRESS KWWL-TV (319) 291-1290 500 E. 4th St. , Waterloo, IA 50703 CREDITS Fax: (319) 291-1233 KCRG-TV (319) 398-8391 2nd Ave at 5th St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 The 1998-99 Northern Iowa Women's Fax: (319) 368-8505 Basketball Media Guide was designed, KGAN-TV (319) 395-9081 PO Box 3131 , Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 written and typeset by Lis Erickson , 1998 Fax: (319) 395-0113 athletic media relations intern , with editorial assistance from Nancy Justis and Rob RADIO PHONE ADDRESS KCNZ-AM (319) 277-1918 721 Shirley St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 Anderson. Photos by Jeff Martin , UNI Office Fax: (319) 277-5202 of Public Relations and Jerri lehl. Radio Group (KWLO) (319) 234-2200 PO Box 1330, Waterloo, IA 50703 Cover concept and design by the Northern Fax: (319) 233-4946 Iowa Athletic Marketing Department and UNI KCRR (319) 277-0350 500 Sycamore, Waterloo, IA 50701 Office of Public Relations. Fax: (319) 235-7774 KOEL (319) 283-1234 PO Box 391 , Oelwein, IA 50662 Fax: (319) 283-3615

8=== N oRTHERN l owA W oMEN's B ASKETBALL 1 998-99 Outlook

=== N oRTHERN l owA W oMEN's B ASKETBALL === 1998-99 O UTLOOK PANTHERS LOOK TO IMPROVE UPON 1997-98's SUCCESS

COMING OFF THEIR BEST YEAR SINCE 1982-83, THE PANTHERS PLAN TO TAKE THEIR SUCCESS TO YET ANOTHER LEVEL.

The Northern Iowa women 's basketball team is looking at 1998-99 as the season in which it capitalizes upon the success of the last few years. "We feel the University of Northern Iowa women's basketball program is ready to establish itself in the Valley," said head coach Tony DiCecco. "We have to look at the potential for great opportunity for us this year. Sophomore Jiii Seidl, Head Coach Tony DiCecco, senior Mary Koch and Assistant Coach Tanya Warren. We feel we've laid a great foundation over the last three years, and now we're ready to to carry over into this year. " down on turnovers and become more build." DiCecco expects his fourth team at UNI to consistent for the Panthers. The Panthers are coming off their most concentrate on becoming better defensively "I thought both kids made a good jump for successful season in recent memory. They and a better shooting team this year. us towards the end of the year in understand­ notched eight Missouri Valley Conference "If we want to compete with everyone night ing the consistency in play we need from wins , the most since joining the Valley in in and night out and be consistent in our play, them ," he said. "We feel they'll be able to 1991-92, and won five of their first six games we have to be able to defend. give us that this season. " for the first time since 1982-83. UNI recorded "Also, we'll emphasize incorporating higher Also returning is junior Ky Petersen. its first winning season since 1982-83. The percentage shots into our offense; that will DiCecco said Petersen must make regular Panthers made their second post-season come with more consistent play from our post contributions to the squad this season . "Ky appearance in DiCecco's three seasons at players. has taken the right steps the last two years to the helm, and their third-ever appearance at "Last year we led the league in rebound­ the tournament. The combined 24 wins in ing. This year we have to do that and shoot NORTHERN IOWA SINCE 1995 1996-97 and 1997-98 are the most by UNI in the ball better. " 0 Set a school-record eight conference consecutive seasons since joining the Although the Panthers lose four seniors, wins in 1997-98. That season also Division I ranks in 1982-83. including two-time team rebounding leader marked the best start since 1982-83, as This season, DiCecco expects his squad Jen Steffens, DiCecco expects his squad's the Panthers won five of their first six to benefit from maturity gained last season. maturity to help UNI in 1998-99. "We have so many kids coming back from games. last year who played very, very big roles in Guards O Head Coach Tony DiCecco needs just our success. That has to be something we "I felt good about the development of our six wins to become the third-winningest capitalize upon this season. perimeter play last season," Dicecco said. coach at Northern Iowa. "We had the opportunity to play Southwest "We need that to continue th is season ." Missouri State in the conference tournament The Panthers expect a good group of 0 The 1997 and 1998 squads have in front of a large crowd , and I think that can returners to lead them in the backcourt. combined for 24 wins, the most in only help us down the road . We gained a lot The Panthers look to sophomores Kary consecutive years since the program of experience and maturity by going to the Dawson and Jill Seidl to step up and provide joined Division I in 1982-83. tournament and battling SMSU for a major more stability in the point guard position. part of the game. We expect that experience DiCecco expects Dawson and Seidl to cut 0 Two MVC Tournament appearances.

9 === N oRTHERN l owA W oMEN's BASKETBALL 1998-99 OUTLOOK step in. Northern Iowa is that much better to DiCecco, it is in their post play. DiCecco expects big things from the when we get something out of her." "One of the biggest sore spots for us last team's freshmen. "We are very excited about In the two-guard slot, DiCecco expects season was the fact that we couldn't score in our recruits," he said. "All of them have the sophomore Nadine Brandt, an All-MVC the post position. We had to use other means ability to play in the four/five spot, and we will Freshman Team selection, to slip back into and other measures to score," he said. "This probably look to all of them to contribute in the big role she stepped into last year. year, we're looking for consistency in our four/ one of those positions. They all have the "She changed a lot of teams' philosophies five play." potential to give us a lift right away." about how they had to guard us," DiCecco One of three returners from the 1997-98 Katie Miller arrives at UNI following a said. "The vast majority of the time, she season in the post position is senior Karen standout career at Solon (Iowa) High School, played a big role and did a good job of Mehrkens. Mehrkens, a 1998 junior transfer and will probably see some time at the three making people conscious of where she was from North Iowa Area Community College, and four spots. "She's been an inside player and what she was doing in the offense." needs to develop some strength, according to her entire career," DiCecco said. "However, I Senior Mary Koch, the only Panther on DiCecco. "Karen coming back has to be a big want to develop her ability as a perimeter this year's squad to have played all four years focus for us." player in future years. " at UNI, is expected to add to the team's depth Katie Sorrell, one of the tallest girls in last at the two-guard. year's recruiting class in the state of Iowa, "The work we got out of Mary towards the "WE FEEL WE'VE TAKEN THE comes to UNI from Winfield-Mt. Union High. end of the season was just invaluable," "Northern Iowa has not ever had a big girl - RIGHT STEPS. WE'VE DONE DiCecco said. "She was very instrumental in a 6-4 kid - come into this program. We are the nice run we had towards the end of the OUR WORK. WE JUST HAVE really excited about Katie and her future season." contributions to the team." At the three-guard position, UNI returns TO PUT IT ALL TOGETHER." Finally, the Panthers expect to receive junior Allison Starr, a 1998 first team All­ -TONY DICECCO contributions from Britt Stahl who arrives at MVC and 1998 All-Defensive team pick. UNI from Cedar Falls High. Stahl should see HEAD COACH "What more can you say about the year some time in the four/five slots. Allison Starr had?" Dicecco said. "She is one Sophomores Barb Bennett and Nikki "Britt has the potential to give us quality of the most versatile players in the league, Spettel need to step up their aggressiveness, minutes," DiCecco said. "For her, it depends and her numbers speak for that. It will be said DiCecco. "Both Barb and Nikki need to on how quickly she becomes acclimated to very interesting to see what she brings back play their part for us to be successful this Division I basketball." from her off-season, because each summer season ," he said. UNI expects to redshirt freshman Kate she comes back with something more difficult The Panthers were hoping to return Cline from Valley CEW (Iowa), giving her a for our opponents." sophomore Angella Welch, who spent 1997- chance to adjust to the college game. 98 as a medical redshirt season recovering Finally, Fran Reis, a freshman walk-on Power Positions from a stress fracture. However, Welch will from Perry {Iowa) High, is expected to add If there is one area in which the Panthers serve as a student assistant coach this depth a the guard position for UNI. need to improve over last season, according season. The Panthers face a tough MVC schedule again this year. Their non-league slate includes Iowa State at home, a trip to the Central Florida Tournament, Chicago State, Western Illinois, Illinois-Chicago and Northern Illinois. "We feel we've taken the right steps. We've done our work. We've taken major areas: recruiting, strength training and consistency in rebounding, and put things in place that we can now build on ," Dicecco said. "We're to the point where we just have to put it all together."

Senior Mary Koch is the only Panther on this year's squad to spend all four years of her career at UNI.

N oRTHERN l owA W oMEN's B ASKETBALL HEAD COACH TONY DICECCO Tony Dicecco enters 1998-99, his fourth season at the helm of the Northern Iowa women's basketball program, and expects success from a strong nucleus of returning players. 1997-98 marked not only his most successful year with the Panthers, but also marked the program's best season since 1982-83. The squad qualified for the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament for the third time in school history, had a school-record eight conference wins and recorded 24 wins in back-to­ back seasons, their most since joining the Division I ranks in 1982-83. As well, his 1997-98 squad got off to the best start since 1982-83, winning five of its first six games. For the first time in his tenure at UNI, the Panthers defeated both Illinois State and Southern Illinois, including a season sweep of the Salukis. DiCecco, the sixth coach in Northern Iowa's 30 completed seasons of women's basket­ ball, needs just six wins to become the third-winningest coach in UNI history. His .388 winning percentage at UNI is the third-best, behind Wanda Green who coached from 1968-78 and recorded a .584 (80-57) winning percentage, and head coach from 1980-84, J.D. Anderson's .518 (59-55). 1995-96, DiCecco's inaugural season, set a couple of then-school records, including six conference wins, and qualified for the conference tournament. However, DiCecco's focus is not simply on-court X's and O's. He's also concerned with the development of his players as young women, and strives to create a close-knit atmosphere among his team. "Our kids are very close. Our staff is very close," he said. "These four years are very important ones for development for college players. Mom and Dad aren't around a lot, and it's a very big time for growth and development of adult habits and family habits. We try to create a family-type atmosphere where our kids can feel comfortable in coming to us with problems or excitement." A 1971 graduate of Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa, DiCecco arrived at UNI from Creighton University, where he served as an assistant coach for six seasons. During his tenure at Creighton , the Lady Jays compiled a 122-52 record, including two regular-season Western Athletic Conference (WAC) championships, one WAC Tournament Championship and two NCAA tournament appearances. Nine players were named first-team All-Missouri Valley Conference or All -Western Athletic Conference during his time with the Lady Jays. While at Creighton, his responsibilities included on-floor practice and game coaching, recruiting and academic coordinator and assistant director of basketball camps. DiCecco was also involved in developing and implementing "We'll be There," "Adopt-a-School" and "Fun to Read" programs, allowing the women's basketball team to interact with students to promote drug-free awareness and education awareness in the Omaha area. While coaching, Dicecco developed a four-year promotional program to elevate awareness of the women's basketball program in the Omaha area. Through interaction with the community and school groups, attendance at women's basketball games doubled during the first year of his

D1CEcco's RECORD AT NORTHERN IOWA

Year Record MVC Place 1995-96 7-20 6-12 7th 0 MVC Tournament Appearance 1996-97 10-16 5-13 9th 1997-98 14-13 8-10 8th 0 MVC Tournament Appearance Overall 31-49 19-35

•=== N oRTHERN l owA W oMEN's B ASKETBALL HEAD COACH TONY DICECCO promotions. As well , he directed all phases of the season ticket program, assisted with COACH DICECCO ON advertising sales for the game program and NORTHERN IOWA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL was instrumental in establishing a youth ••• Why choose UNI? support group for the team. "I think the biggest plus a prospective student-athlete could see at the University of At Northern Iowa, DiCecco has had 14 Northern Iowa is the university itself. Whether you're a student-athlete or a normal players named to the Missouri Valley Confer­ student, I think the facilities, the location and the activities that take place on campus are ence Academic All-Conference teams. just incredible. The experience that each student-athlete has at Northern Iowa is very, very important to me; we want to make that four-year experience the best a player can "Our number one objective is to make sure have. that our girls graduate. We do everything in "UNI provides a great atmosphere and a great environment for a student to grow in so our power to make all UNl's resources many areas, whether it's athletically, academically, or socially. The university itself is a available to our student-athletes ." great size. People may perceive 13,000 as a large school, but UNI gives a student the As well, DiCecco has established a study best of both worlds. The campus is fairly compact, and our class sizes are in the 40-50 student range. table for all incoming freshmen , any player "As a student-athlete, you want to look at location, opportunities and development. I with a grade point deemed too low or any think UNI gives you everything that way. When you throw in the family atmosphere the player who wants organized study time. team has and a coaching staff that is very concerned about each kid having a great "We feel the adjustment from high school experience, I can't say there's a better place than the University of Northern Iowa." to college academics is something kids Typical day during the season "Our practice block rotates on a yearly basis; we either go at 1-3:30 or at 3:30-6. Most probably need help with . We feel it's very of our players have morning classes, and if we practice at 3:30, their last class will be at 1 beneficial for all our freshmen to come in and p.m. They're usually over in the Dome around 2:00, getting ready for practice. gain an understanding about study habits. "Our practices are normally about two hours in length. They are very, very intense We also feel that if you prove yourself in the practices. We want to take advantage of our coaches; I have a great staff with Tanya, Colleen, Kelley and our student assistants. Our philosophy in practice is that we want to classroom , study table is not mandatory. do everything that we can to master the fundamentals, so we work on passing, dribbling However, if the grade point falls below what and individual defensive drills. we feel is acceptable, then we have study 'We do a lot of what we call "breakdown work," in groups of three or four players. At table to fall back on ." the end of practice, we don't run sprints, because we feel that if each player understands Prior to his arrival at Creighton, DiCecco playing hard in practice and getting after it in all the drills, she'll take care of the condition­ ing we want." was the head girls' basketball coach at Coaching Philosophy Montezuma High School in Montezuma, "My philosophy is based on the idea that I want to teach each player the game of Iowa. He compiled a 306-69 record , including basketball and give her tools to be successful in the game of life. I feel the more prepared eight conference, 1O sect ional and two you are in the skills you need to play the game, the better you will be. I think it's very regional championships. His teams made important each kid understands her responsibilities to our program, and that translates to society as well. People have a responsibility to themselves, they have a responsibility to two Iowa State Tournament appearances. their teammates, they have a responsibility to the university. The more we coaches make In addition, he served as the head girls our players understand those responsibilities, the better everyone will be. softball coach from 197 4-86 at Montezuma "Taking the responsibility issue a little further, I think it's important for people to be and was head coach at West Central High in excited about what they're doing. I think when you create that excitement and passion Maynard , Iowa from 1971-73. His 1973 team and love for what you do and you create it more days in a row than you don't, you have a great chance at being successful. It doesn't matter whether it's basketball, whether it's finished third in the Iowa State Softball academics, or whether it's when you finally get out into the workforce; it's the most Tournament. important thing we can teach these kids. He taught physical education and social "There will come a time when you'll have a job. If you're excited about your job and studies at a variety of levels at both about going to work every day, if you're enthused about what you're doing and you have that love for your job and you care enough to want to make it the best, you will succeed. Montezuma and West Central. If we can incorporate that into our players' thinking and their basketball philosophy, I think Dicecco, a native of Niagara, NY, resides we've done a great job with each kid who comes through our program ." . in Cedar Falls with his wife of 29 years, Kristi.

N o RTHERN l owA W oMEN's B ASKETBALL HEIMSTEAD/WARREN · Northern Iowa- Colleen Heimstead begins her seventh year on the Panther coaching staff. She began her career as a graduate assistant for the Panthers in 1992 and was elevated to full-time status the following season. She serves as the Panthers' recruiting coordinator and is the co-director for the summer basketball camps. In addition to working with post players, Heimstead assists with scouting and facilities. Southern lllinois-Heimstead was a four-year letterwinner and two-time team captain at Southern Illinois University. She started 81 of 124 games and ranks fourth on the SIU career assist list with 309. The Elk Mound, Wis. native earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in biological sciences and a chemistry minor in 1992. Personal-Proud aunt of a niece, Kasey (4), and a nephew, Nathan (1) ... Favorite profes­ sional sports team is the Iowa Blizzard ... Hobbies include reading, jogging, lifting weights, shopping and playing softball ... Goals for the 1998-99 season include working extremely hard with post player development and having another outstanding recruiting class ...The best MISCELLANEOUS PERSONAL NOTES aspects of coaching at UNI are "the commitment our staff and players have made in order to Full name: Colleen Ann Heimstead turn our program into a success and working with wonderful people." Etc: Loves to sing in the Favorite book: A Time to Kill car while driving (alone, of course) ...Loves oldies music ... Scared to death of snakes. Favorite movies: Prehy Woman and The Sound Coaching Philosophy-"Listen to people. Learn from a lot of coaches. Effort is a priority. of Music Favorite actors: Richard Gere and Meg Ryan Have a positive attitude. Enthusiasm. Dedication. Commitment. Intensity. Competitive­ I most admire: my parents ness." Best advice I ever received: "Good things happen to good people." . I chose to work at UNI because: of the people; I get to work with a great staff and players every day.

Northern Iowa-Tanya Warren begins her fourth season on the UNI coaching staff. Her main responsibilities include team travel, academics and scheduling. She is the co-director of camps and assists with recruiting and scouting. A native of Des Moines, Iowa, Warren arrived at UNI from Iowa State, where she was an assistant for one season. Creighton-Warren was named a Kodak District All-American after her junior season, was a pre-season All-American pick her senior year and was invited to participate in the 1988 Pan­ Am Games Trials. She finished as the all-time career leader in assists, second in steals and fourth in scoring at Creighton, and was twice named the team's most valuable player. She also led the Lady Jays to a Western Athletic Conference championship. The school retired her number following her graduation. She is a member of the Creighton Hall of Fame, the Iowa High School Hall of Fame and the Des Moines Lincoln High Hall of Fame. Warren earned her bachelor of science in social work from Creighton in 1988. Personal-Aunt of three great kids: Donte (10), Chiene (9) and Ciria (7) ... Has one older MISCELLANEOUS PERSONAL NOTES brother, Donny ... Hobbies include lifting weights, reading, shopping and listening to music Full name: Tanya E. Warren ... Says the best aspects of coaching at UNI are the players, coaches and the family atmo­ Favorite professional teams: Lakers and Knicks sphere shared among them ...E njoys working out and being with family and friends in her Favorite actress/actor: Angela Bassett/Samuel L. spare time ... Goals for the 1998-99 season include being the best the team can be every time Jackson we step onto the floor ... Best advice I ever received: "Don't be afraid to fail , be afraid not to I most admire: Jesus Christ and my parents Favorite quote: "I can do all things through Christ try." ... Etc: Loves to watch In the Heat of the Night and I Love Lucy reruns. who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13 I chose to work at UNI because: of the people and the commitment to building a respectable program.

9 === N oRTHERN l owA W oMEN's B ASKETBALL WESTHOFF I CON DER Northern Iowa, Coaching-Kelley Westhoff begins her second year as the Panthers' gradu­ ate assistant coach. She finished her playing days at Northern Iowa in 1996 as UNl's all-time assist leader. Her responsibilities include coordinating the Panthers' study table and monitoring academic progress. She is also UN l's contact for film exchange and the Panthers' Adopt-a-School program. Currently, Westhoff is working on her masters in sports psychology. Northern Iowa-A 1997 graduate of UNI , she was a four-year letterwinner and co-captained the team her senior season. She set or tied five school records in her four years, and aver­ aged 4.83 points and 4.75 assists in 100 games at UNI. The Dubuque, Iowa, native earned All-Missouri Valley Conference Honorable Mention honors in 1996-97 and was selected to the all-academic squad twice. She set school records for assists and steals at Dubuque Wahlert High, and was selected to both the Iowa All-Star team and the Iowa Select team her senior season. She ranked second in the state in assists her senior year at Wahlert and was named to all-conference and all-area teams. MISCELLANEOU S P ERSONAL N OTES Personal-Youngest of four siblings, including Jeff (37) , Jill (35) and Joy (31) ... Has seven Full name: Kelley Lynn Westhoff nieces and nephews, including Samantha, J.J. , Nathan, Zach, Jayme, Jessica and Stephanie Favorite book: Fab Five ... In her spare time , enjoys watching movies and spending time with friends and family ... Hob­ Favorite movie: A Time to Kt!/ bies include riding her bike, lifting weights and listening to music .. .Goals for the 1998-99 Favorite actors: Russell Crow and Matthew season include continuing to learn about the game each day and to contribute whatever she McConaughey I most admire : my parents for the values they can in order for the team to continue reaching new goals every day ... Goals for her future have given me and for instilling in me a belief in include being happy and successful wherever she ends up .. .Etc.: Known to be a little shy at the importance of family. times. Best advice I ever received: "Be yourself!" I chose to work at UNI because: there is not a better coaching staff to learn about the game from than Tony, Tanya and Heimy!

Northern Iowa-Jason Conder begins his second year as the Panthers' volunteer student assistant coach. A senior health education major with a coaching minor, Conder assists the full-time staff in all aspects. He is a native of Madisonville, Ky. Personal- Is the middle of three brothers, Bobby (24) and Travis (8) ... Has three nieces and nephews, Joshua (5) , Samantha (3) and Abigail (1) ... Future plans include earning his B.A. and master's degree; eventually, to coach college basketball while maintaining a stable family life ... Hobbies include weightlifting, watching movies, fishing and listening to all kinds of music .. .Goals for the 1998-99 season are to contribute to the team to help them be successful , and to keep an optimistic view on each situation ... In his spare time , he likes to watch Seinfeld and study for classes ... Son of Bob and Audrey Conder ... Born 3/24/77 ... Etc.: Is anachrophobic and likes to go dancing.

MISCELLANEOUS P ERSONAL NOTES Fu ll name: Jason Conder Favorite book: A Time to Kt!! Favorite movie: Tombstone Favorite actor: Samuel L. Jackson Favorite professional sports team : Pittsburgh Steelers I most admire: people who persevere through any situation to be themselves and not someone else. Best advice I ever received: "Take pride in who you are by being yourself."

N oRTHERN l owA W oMEN's B ASKETBALL SCHEIB/WELCH/BOWERS Northern Iowa, Coaching--Tim Scheib begins his first season as part of the Panther women's basketball program, but second overall with UNI basketball. Northern Iowa, Playing--Tim Scheib knows all about the rigors of the Missouri Valley Confer­ ence from the perspective of a Panther student-athlete. He spent the 1997-98 season with the men's basketball team as a player. While with the men's team Scheib appeared in nine games, scoring six points and snaring four rebounds in 17 minutes of play. He reached his career high of three points in a contest against Chicago State. Personal--Born 9/20/77 ... Brothers include Jay (29) and Brad (27) ... Goals for the 1998-99 team are to make the team grow together and have a blast ... Favorite professional teams are the Chicago Bulls, Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Twins ... Is pursuing a major in Elemenary Education ... Etc.: Chose to work with UNI because he observed the program and saw a good opportunity ... Lists his family as people he most admires ... Favorite movie is Fletch, which stars his favorite actor Chevy Chase ... Orginally from Ankeny, Iowa.

TIMOTHY SCHEIB VOLUNTEER STUDENT ASSISTANT

Northern Iowa, Coaching--Angella Welch begins her third season as part of the Panther basketball program, but her first as a Panthers' volunteer student assistant coach. Northern lowa--Angella Welch last competed for the Panthers in a game during the 1996-97 season, where she averaged 3.2 points and 2.7 rebounds while playing in 26 games for UNI. Welch was one of the most athletic players on the team before suffering a stress fracture. After spending the 1997-98 season as a medical redshirt while waiting the stress fracture to heal, the decison was made for Welch to spend the 1998-99 season on the bench as a coach. Welch, a junior Inter-American Studies major from Des Moines, played high school ball at Lincoln High. She also was a standout in track and field at Lincoln, including two top-three finishes in the 200 and two top-six placings in the 100. Personal--Brothers include Anthony Simon Welch (25), Ron Welch Jr. (24) aned Thomas Hawkins Jr. (5) ... Goals for the 1998-99 team are to beat the teams int he Valley who think they are untouchable ... Favorite professional team is the Dallas Cowboys ... Etc.: I am striving everyday to never forget where I came from , as well as "keeping it real!" ... Daughter of Teresa ANGELLA WELCH and Thomas Hawkins and Ron Welch Sr. VOLUNTEER STUDENT ASSISTANT

The Northern Iowa sports medicine program features top-rate facilities and the outstanding services of sports and health care professionals, focusing on injury prevention. Staff members utilize Merac strength-testing devices, provide dietary analysis, measure physiological capacity and outline programs to improve an athlete's flexibility. Athletic trainers and physicians work together to design rehabilitation programs for injured athletes. A wide variety of facilities and equipment, not only in the Sports Medicine Lab but in the new Wellness and Recreation Center, including swimming pools, Merac equipment, Stairmasters and various exercise bicycles, help athletes rehabilitate injuries and minimize the loss of fitness during recuperative time. Nancy Bowers, certified NANCY BOWERS athletic traine r, works with the women's basketball CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER team. 41=== NoRTHERN l owA W oMEN's B ASKETBALL 1 998-99 PANTHERS

=== N oRTHERN l owA W oMEN's B ASKETBALL == MARY KOCH

SENIOR 0 5'1 O" 0 GUARD 0 PEQUOT LAKES, MINN. 0 PEQUOT LAKES HIGH

1997 -98-Academic All-MVC Honorable Mention ... Led the Panthers at the line, hitting 78.0 percent (39-50) .. .Led the Panthers' in scoring as she put up a season-high 14 points against Evansville (1/19/98), hitting 5-11 from the field in 22 minutes of play ... Also grabbed season-best six rebounds against the Lady Aces (1/19/98) 22 ... Connected on 34 percent of her shots from long range , CAREER GAME HIGHS hitting on 16-47 attempts ... Saw Points: 16 (vs. Wichita State 2/3/96) action in all 27 games .. .Hit Rebounds: 7 on three occasions double figures in scoring four Assists: 5 on several occasions times ... Led UNl's rebounding Field Goals: 6 (vs. Wichita State 2/3/96) effort at Wichita State (1/31/98) Free Throws: 6 (vs. Bradley 2/15/97) with six ... Opens the season Steals: 3 (vs. Iowa State 12/8/96) seventh in UNI history with 55 3- point field goals made and fifth MISCELLANEOUS PERSONAL NOTES in 3-point field goal percentage Full Name: Mary Kathryn Koch (.367). Favorite books : Simple Abundance and anything 1996-97-Played in all 26 by Dr. Seuss Favorite moves: Titanic, A'rst Wives ' Club and games, started 12, including the last nine ... Tallied season-high 15 points in Creighton win Grease (1/30/97) .. .Scored seven points and grabbed seven rebounds in Panther victory over Niagara Favorite Actor/Actresses: Sean Connery/ Sharon (11/29/96) .. .Had 10 points, four rebounds and four assists in loss to Drake (1/5/97). Stone and Susan Sarandon 1995-96-Appeared in 23 games with 10 starts ... Shot team-high 40.4 percent (21-52) from Favorite professional teams: Timberwolves and three-point territory, second in school history ... Tallied career-high 16 points at Wichita State Vikings (2/3/96) ... Scored 15 points and grabbed career-high seven rebounds against Southern Illinois Hobbies: Eating , talking , watching television , in­ (2/17/96) ... Connected on 72.7 percent (16-22) of her free throw attempts ... Reached double line skating , biking , kneeboarding and wandering figures in scoring on five occasions. in bookstores High School-Four-year all-conference performer ... Two-time district Most Valuable Player Best advice I ever received: "Always pack an extra ... All-state honorable mention selection as a senior ... Chosen Minnesota All-Star .. .Was finalist pair of underwear in case you're in an accident." I most admire: people who take chances; you for state player of the year honors her senior season ... Named team's MVP her sophomore, never know until you try. junior and senior seasons ... Earned all-conference honors in volleyball following her sopho­ My goals tor the season : to do the best we can at more, junior and senior years ... Also participated in track and field, fin ishing sixth in the state all times. her senior season ... Member of National Honor Society. In my spare time, I: go to movies, visit Dairy Personal-General Studies/Spanish Major ... Born 1/4/77 ... Siblings include Roger (37), Queen and exercise. Jacqueline/Jacinta (36), Thomas (34), Brian (32), Daniel (27) , Patti (24) and John Jr. (22) ... Daughter of John and Annette Koch.

Mary Koch 's Career Statistics ---Total--- --3-Point------Rebounds--- Year GP-GS FG-FGA PCT FG-FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AVG PF-FO A TO BLK ST PTS AVG 1995-96 23-10 49-126 .389 21-52 .404 16-22 .727 13 41 54 2.3 29-0 18 45 2 15 135 5.9 1996-97 26-12 59-155 .381 18-51 .353 23-38 .605 17 55 72 2.8 47-1 34 51 2 20 159 6.1 1997-98 27-5 52-158 .329 16-47 .340 39-50 .780 12 40 52 1.9 33-0 49 57 2 24 159 5.9 Totals 76-27 160-439 .364 55-150 .367 78-110 .709 42 136 178 2.3 109-1 101 153 6 59 453 6.0

8 === N oRTHERN l owA WoMEN's B ASKETBALL KAREN MEHRKENS

SENIOR 0 6'2" 0 CENTER 0 GOODHUE, MINN. 0 GOODHUE HIGH/NIACC

1997-98-Tr ansfered from North Iowa Area Community College ...Averaged 7.6 points and 4.2 rebounds ... Season-high of nine boards came at Bradley (2/21 /98) ... Led the Panthers on the glass on five different occasions ... Season-best 14 points came at Cal State-Fullerton (11 /24/97) ... Shot 50 percent (80-160) from the field on the season, 11th 45 best in UNI history ... Eleven blocks on the year was second­ CAREER GAME HtGHS best on the squad ... Started 25 Points: 14 (at Cal State-Fullerton 11 /24/97) of 27 games ... Averaged 18.1 Rebounds: 9 (at Bradley 2/21 /98) minutes on the year ... Shot 68.9 Assists: 2 (vs. Wichita State 1/2/98) percent from the line in Missouri Field Goals: 5, on several different occasions Valley Conference play Free Throws: 5, on several different occasions ...Opened season with double­ Steals: 3, on several different occasions figures in first three games, all UNI victories ... Finished third on MISCELLANEOUS PERSONAL N OTES squad in rebounds and fourth in Full Name: Karen Ruth Mehrkens scoring for the season ... Her 25 Favorite books: Where the Red Fern Grows Favorite moves: Full Monty starting nods were second on Favorite Actor/Actress: Jackie Chan the team to Allison Starr ... Logged season-high 32 minutes off the bench and responded with Future goal: To receive my master's degree in 10 points and seven rebounds against Indiana State (217/98). education 1996-97, 1995-96 (NIACC)-Averaged 18 points and 11 rebounds ... Was the second-leading Hobbies: Hiking and biking and eating snacks scorer and rebounder among junior college players .. .Named Region XI Player of the Week Best advice I ever received: ''The biggest room in three times ... Holds NIACC's season free throws attempted and season free throws made the world is room for improvement." records ... Scored 858 points in two years ... Named to first team All-Region. My goals for the season: to improve upon last year High School-Named first team all-conference her junior and senior years ... Member of In my spare time, I: work on homework and lift National Honor Society. weights. Personal-Early childhood/special education major ... Born 617177 ... Has one sister, Ann (22) The best aspect of being a student-athlete at UNI is: the study tables. ... Daughter of Glen and Millie Mehrkens.

Karen Mehrkens' Career Statistics ---Total--- --3-Point------Rebounds----- Year GP-GS FG-FGA PCT FG-FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AVG PF-FO A TO BLK ST PTS AVG 1997-98 27-25 80-160 .500 0-0 .000 44-65 .677 56 58 114 4.2 67-1 13 27 11 16 204 7.6 Totals 27-25 80-160 .500 0-0 .000 44-65 .677 56 58 114 4.2 67-1 13 27 11 16 204 7.6 N oRTHERN l owA W oMEN's B ASKETBALL - KY PETERSEN JUNIOR 0 5'9" 0 GUARD/FWD 0 AVOCA, IOWA 0 AHST HIGH

1997-98-Played in 21 of UNl's 27 games ... Saw almost four minutes of play per contest for the Panthers ... Recorded 19 points on the year ... Grabbed 14 rebounds on the season ...Season-best six points came in 91-55 win over Chicago State (12/8/97) ...Also grabbed three rebounds in 12 minutes of play against the Cougars ... Con­ 20 verted 4-of-7 shots in Panthers non-conference slate ... Dished CAREER GAME HIGHS out eight assists and had three Points: 13 (vs. Southwest Mo. State 1/11 /97) steals on the year. Rebounds: 5 (vs. Creighton 1/30/97) 1996-97-Saw action in 21 Assists: 3 (at Illinois State 1/11 /98) games ...Scored season-high 13 Field Goals: 3, on several occasions points against Southwest Free Throws: 5 on several occqsions Missouri State, connecting on 2- Steals: 1 on several occasions of-3 from three-point range and 5-8 from the free throw line (1 / MISCELLANEOUS PERSONAL NOTES 11/97) ... Grabbed four rebounds Full Name: Kyanna Martine Petersen in loss at Wisconsin (12/3/97). Favorite moves: Aladdin Favorite actor: Dean Cain High School-Averaged 20.4 Favorite professional team: New York Yankees points, 10.6 rebounds and 6.6 assists as a senior ..Named All-Academic ... Earned all-state, all­ Future goals: Make a substantial amount of conference and all-area honors ...Played in Iowa's final season of six-on-six basketball as a money, travel and enjoy life freshman at Ava-Ha-Shelby-Tenant High School ... Had career scoring average of 20.5 points Hobbies: Any type of sports activity ... Also lettered in volleyball and track, earning all conference honors in both sports all four Best advice I ever received: "Always believe in years ... Finished third in the state in the 200 meters ... Traveled to Spain with Track and Field yourself, even when others doubt you." USA ... Named All-Area three years in basketball and four in track. My goals for the season: to have a better record Personal-Public relations major ... Born 11/23/77 ...S iblings include a sister, Shaleen (18) and than last season and be seeded higher in the a brother, Joss (1 6) ...Daughter of Greg and Marge Petersen. tournament In my spare time, I: have fun and spend time with my boyfriend and friends The best aspect of being a student-athlete at UNI is: learning time management skills really fast. Also, students and the community recognize and respect you. Etc.: Is a choco-holic, into "peace" stuff and loves Garth Brooks.

Ky Petersen's Career Statistics ---Total--- --3-Point------Rebounds----- Year GP-GS FG-FGA PCT FG-FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AVG PF-FO A TO BLK ST PTS AVG 1996-97 21-0 12-40 .300 5-15 .333 9-20 .450 7 8 15 0.7 8-0 1 20 0 1 38 1.8 1997-98 21-0 6-25 .240 1-5 .200 6-12 .500 4 10 14 0.7 10-0 8 18 0 3 19 0.9 Totals 42-0 18-65 .277 6-20 .300 15-32 .469 11 18 29 0.7 18-0 9 38 0 4 57 1.4

41 === N oRTHERN l owA W oMEN's BASKETBALL ALLISON STARR

jUNIOR 0 5'10" 0 GUARD/FWD 0 WELLSBURG, IOWA 0 WELLSBURG-STEAMBOAT ROCK HIGH

1997-98-Named to the 1998 All-Missouri Valley Conference first team .. .Al l-MVC Defensive Team selection ... Leading scorer in nine of UN l's Valley contests and 13 overal l ... Averaged 15.4 points in league play, and 14.7 in all contests ... Her 398 points was sixth-best season total ever at UNI ... Shot 73.8 percent from free-throw line .. .Scored in 50 double digits in all but five of the Panthers' 27 games ... Set CAREER GAME HIGHS career-best with 24 points at Points: 24 (at Evansville 2/13/98) Evansville (2/13/98) Rebounds: 11 on several occasions ...Notched four double-doubles Assists: 8 (vs. Illinois State 2/5/98) on the season .. .Named MVC Field Goals: 9 on several occasions Player of the Week (2/9/98), Free Throws: 12 (at Evansville 2/13/98) following a two-game, 41-point, Steals: 7 on several occasions 18-rebound, 12-assist perfor­ mance ... Combined with MISCELLANEOUS PERSONAL NOTES teammate Nadine Brandt as Full Name: Allison Dawn Starr leading or second-leading Favorite movie: He Got Game Favorite professional team: Houston Rockets scorer in 11 of 18 MVC games Future goals: Take each year in stride ... Put together a string of five games (1/31-2/13/98) in which she scored 20-plus points Hobbies: Playing pool, bowling, fishing, cooking, ... Career-high eight assists came against Illinois State (2/5/98), where she also scored 21 and jetskiing and snowmobiling grabbed 11 rebounds ...Swiped six steals against Creighton (12/28/97) ...75 steals were third- Best advice I ever received: "Lead with your heart. best season in UNI history ... Finished with the fourth-best three-point field goal percentage in You may get hurt, but it's the only way to live life UNI history at 37.6 percent .. .Her 118 defensive rebounds was fifth in school history ...O nly completely." Panther to finish 1997-98 season with more assists than turnovers. My goals for the season: To try with the best of my 1996-97-Played in all 26 games, starting the last 14 .. .H it season-high 18 points against abilities to improve my skills and create a winning Creighton (1 /30/97) ...Recorded two double-doubles on the year ... Ranked among MVC steal tradition at UNI and to make sure our opponents leaders ... Grabbed season-high 11 rebounds against don't overlook us. Southwest Missouri (2/8/97) and Evans­ In my spare time, I: hang out with friends, pester ville (3/1/97) ...Named to MVC All-Freshman Team. my grandpa, shoot hoops and watch MTV and High School-Named conference MVP following sophomore, junior and senior seasons movies ...Averaged 19.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 4.7 steals her senior year ... Three-time The best aspect of being a student-athlete at UNI all-conference in basketball and volleyball and two-time all-academic selection ... Named to Des is: meeting people, being a part of history and the Moines Register's first team all-state as a senior ... Also participated in volleyball, softball and Cracker Barrel track .. .1994 State Champion, 1995 State Runner-up and three-time long jump conference Etc.: Parents have been in the stands for all but champion ... First team all-conference in softball as a sophomore. one game of her college career. Personal-Dietics major, chemistry minor ...Born 10/6/77 ... Siblings include Scott (28), Chad (24) and sister-in-law, Amy (22) .. .Daughter of Kirk Starr and Debra Starr.

Allison Starr's Career Statistics ---Total-- --3-Point------Rebounds--- Year GP-GS FG-FGA PCT FG-FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AVG PF-FO A TO BLK ST PTS AVG 1996-97 26-14 71-199 .357 18-66 .273 38-58 .655 42 79 121 4.7 54-1 29 56 1 56 198 7.6 1997-98 27-27 142-332 .428 35-93 .376 79-107 .738 49 118 167 6.2 82-3 68 65 2 75 398 14.7 Totals 53-41 213-531 .401 53-159 .333 117-165 .709 91 197 288 5.4 136-4 97 121 3 131 596 11.2

N oRTHERN l owA W oMEN's B ASKETBALL BARB BENNETT

SOPHOMORE 0 6'3" 0 C ENTER 0 A MES, IOWA 0 A MES HIGH

1997-98-Saw action in all 27 games, averaging 8.0 minutes per contest .. .Best game of the season came at Drake (12/30/97) .. .Was one of three Panther scoring leaders with13 points against the Bulldogs in 18 minutes ... Also pulled down a season high eight rebounds in Des Moines ... Led the Panthers in blocked shots with 20 .. .Fifteen 53 of her blocks came in Valley action .. .Shot 74.4 percent {29- CAREER GAME H IGHS 39) from the charity stripe, Points: 13 (at Drake 12/30/97) second-highest on the team Rebounds: 8 (at Drake 12/30/97) .. .Reached double figures in Assists: 2 (vs. Southern Illinois 2/15/98) scoring twice , against Chicago Field Goals: 5 (at Drake 12/30/97) State (12/8/97) and at Drake (12/ Free Throws: 6 (vs. Bradley (1 /24/98) 30/97) .. .Was the second-leading Steals: 2 (at Illinois-Chicago 1i/17/97) rebounder on the squad on three different occasions .. .Swatted MISCELLANEOUS PERSONAL NOTES season-high three shots against Full Name: Barbara Ann Bennett Chicago State (12/18/97) Favorite movie: My Best Friend's Wedding .. .Dished out a pair of assists in Favorite book: Locked in Time Favorite actor: John Travolta win over Southern Illinois (2/15/98) ... Recorded eight points and seven rebounds in 10 minutes Favorite professional team : The Chicago Bulls of play vs. Bradley (1 /24/98) ... Led team in rebounds per minute. Future goals: Work in a nursing home High School-Holds 26 records at Ames High .. .Broke the 1,000 point mark in high school Hobbies: Sports, talking on the phone, listening to .. .Selected to the Dr. Pepper All Star Team her senior year ... Named to Des Moines Register music and hanging out with friends first team all-state her senior year ... First-team all-conference choice her sophomore, junior Best advice I ever received: "If you want it, you are and senior seasons ... Led her conference in scoring several times during high school. the only person that can make it happen." and Personal-Undecided major ... Born 11 /10/78 ... Siblings include Jenny (21), Karen {18) , Lori "Treat others as you want to be treated." (15) and Debbie (10) ... Daughter of Larry and Rita Bennett. My goals for the season : I would like to contribute more consistently to the team. For the team , I'd like us to keep proving to people how good we truly are by winning more games this season . I chose UNI because: I loved the atmosphere and I heard nothing but good about the school and the program . I most adm ire: my mother for being able to put up with our fam ily and always being there for me.

Barb Bennett's Career Statistics ---Total--- --3-Point-­ ------Rebounds------Year GP-GS FG-FGA PCT FG-FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AVG PF-FO A TO BLK ST PTS AVG 1997-98 27-0 34-76 .44 7 0-0 .000 29-39 .744 36 47 83 3.1 33-0 4 22 20 2 97 3.6 Totals 27-0 34-76 .447 0-0 .000 29-39 .744 36 47 83 3.1 33-0 4 22 20 2 97 3.6

• === N o RTHERN l owA W oMEN's B ASKETBALL NADINE BRANDT

SOPHOMORE 0 5'8" 0 GUARD 0 TRACY, MINN. 0 TRACY AREA HIGH

1997-98-Named to 1998 Missouri Valley Conference All­ Freshman Team ... Led the Panthers in scoring seven times during the Valley season ... Com­ bined with teammate Allison Starr as leading and second-leading scorer in 11 of UNl's 18 MVC contests ... Averaged 12.6 points in MVC action ... Scored team­ high 21 points in first career start 35 at Indiana State (1/9/98) ... Estab­ lished new career best in scoring CAREER GAME HIGHS three consecutive games from Points: 27 (at Illinois State 1/11 /98) Jan. 2-11 ...Hit 17-of-25 three­ Rebounds: 8 (vs. Evansville 1/19/98) pointers over that span ... Set Assists: 4 (vs. Southern Illinois 1/ 17/ 98) season-high 27 points at Illinois Field Goals: 10 (at Illinois State 1/11 /98) State (1/11 /98), connecting on Free Throws: 6 (vs. Illinois State 2/5/98) 10-17 from the field, including 7- Steals: 3 (at Indiana State 1/9/98) 11 from long distance ... Scored 20 or more points on four MISCELLANEOUS PERSONAL N OTES different occasions ... Neared a I N SURANCE Full Name: Nadine Danielle Brandt double-double against Evansville Favorite movies: Pretty Woman/Grease (1 /19/98) with 11 points and eight Favorite book: The Titanic book Favorite actors: Julia Roberts and Leonardo rebounds ... Her 59 three-pointers made was the second-highest single-season total in UNI DiCaprio history ... Her 36.6 percent on three's was the sixth-best season percentage as wel ... Claimed Favorite professional team: Chicago Bulls places on the career three-point field goals made (sixth) and attempted (sixth) lists ...Hit 59- Future goals: Teach elementary students and 161 from beyond the arc while shooting .366 from long range .. .Her seven three-pointers coach volleyball and basketball against Illinois State (1/11/98) tied a school record for three-point field goals made in a game Hobbies: Playing sports, shopping and spending ... Hit 78.6 percent (22-28) of her shots from the line in MVC action, including her last 18 time with family and friends attempts of the year. Best advice I ever received: "Always do your best High School-Starter for state-qualifying basketball team as a sophomore, junior and senior and stick up for what you believe in." .. .Won state championship her junior year ... Named all-state as a junior and senior in both My goals for the season: to improve myself as volleyball and basketball ... Started on three-time state champion volleyball team as a sopho- best I can to help the team. In my spare time, I: sleep, listen to music, watch more, junior and senior ... All-area in volleyball and basketball as a junior and senior .. .Holds soaps and shop the record for three-point field goals made at the Jackson Holiday Tournament (24-30) ...P layer The best aspect of being a student-athlete at UNI of the week several times ... Senior class vice-president ... Homecoming queen candidate. is: being a part of something growing in the right Personal-Early childhood/elementary education major with coaching minor ...Born 10/24/78 direction and having a family away from home. ...Siblings include a brother, Neal (27) and sister, Nicole (25) ... Proud aunt of Anna (5), Lydia Etc.: Nickname is "Dino." Loves clothes and (3) and Sarah (1 ) .. .Daughter of Ed and Kathy Brandt. collects stuffed animals.

Nadine Brandt's Career Statistics ---Total--- --3-Point------Rebounds---··· Year GP-GS FG-FGA PCT FG-FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AVG PF-FO A TO BLK ST PTS AVG 1997-98 27-16 94-265 .355 59-161 .366 22·31 .710 18 69 87 3.2 53·2 27 53 0 20 269 10.0 Totals 27-16 94-265 .355 59-161 .366 22-31 .710 18 69 87 3.2 53-2 27 53 0 20 269 10.0

N o RTHERN l owA W o MEN's B ASKETBALL KARY DAWSON

SOPHOMORE 0 5'8" 0 GUARD 0 SIBLEY, IOWA 0 SIBLEY-OCHEYEDAN HIGH

1997-98-Averaged 9.1 points on the season ... Set season-best with 22 points at Iowa State (12 /21/97) .. .Was the Panthers' leading scorer in five different contests, including 20 points in UNl's 78-72 win over Creighton (2/26/98) ... Led the Panthers on the boards against Evansville (1/ 19/98), grabbing a season-high nine rebounds ... Also made 9-of- 3 12 free throws in that 80-69 victory ... Canned 5-of-7 three­ CAREER GAME HIGHS pointers in 89-71 defeat of Points: 22 (at Iowa State 12121/97) Bradley (1/24/98) ... Came on at Rebounds: 9 (vs. Evansville 1/ 19/98) the end of the season, scoring an Assists: 10 (at Illinois-Chicago 11 /17/97) average of 13.0 points in the last Field Goals: 7 on several occasions five regular-season games .. .Also Free Throws: 9 (vs. Evansville 1/19/98) grabbed 4.0 rebounds and dished Steals: 3 on several occasions out 3.8 assists in that span ... Put double figures on the board in 1O MISCELLANEOUS PERSONAL NOTES different contests ... Season-high Full Name: Kary Dawson 10 assists came at the University Favorite movie: He Got Game of Illinois-Chicago (11/17/97), the Favorite book: Fall River Dreams Future goals: I plan to make some nice passes, most assists by a Panther in 1997-98 ...Played all 40 minutes and scored eight points in win set a lot of goals and be a good role model. over Southern Illinois (1/17/98) ... Her 94 assists were the 10th best single-season total in UNI Hobbies: Playing video games, reading and history. jetskiing High School-Named first team all-state three years ... Played on 1995-96 state champion In my spare time, I: spend time with my dog, basketball team ... First team All-Conference Siouxland for three years ... IBCA All-District team Chauncey (a two-year-old cocker spaniel), play ... First team Northwest Iowa Coaches Association ... All-Northwest Iowa Review team ... 1,922 sports, eat and listen to music. career points .. .439 career assists. I chose UNI because: the coaches and their desire Personal-Undecided major ...Born 6/13/79 ... Has one brother, Cris (22) ... Daughter of Harold to build a successful program. Dawson and Deb Dawson. I most admire: Allen Iverson and Pistol Pete

Kary Dawson's Career Statistics ---Total--- --3-Point------Rebounds------Year GP-GS FG-FGA PCT FG-FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AVG PF-FO A TO BLK ST PTS AVG 1997-98 27-23 79-223 .354 31-100 .310 56-79 .709 12 70 82 3.0 38-1 94 125 3 33 245 9.1 Totals 27-23 79-223 .354 31-100 .310 56-79 .709 12 70 82 3.0 38-1 94 125 3 33 245 9.1

• === N oRTHERN l owA W oMEN's BASKETBALL jlLL SEIDL

SOPHOMORE 0 5'6" 0 GUARD 0 DEDHAM, IOWA 0 KUEMPER CATHOLIC HIGH

1997-98-Averaged 10 minutes of play per contest ... Scored 1.2 points and grabbed one rebound per game ...Among UNI leaders at charity stripe, hitting 73.3 percent (11 -15) from the line ... Had 35 assists and 10 steals on the year ...Seven of those steals came in win over Cal State-Fullerton (11 /24/97) ...Hit both shots from the floor in 78-72 30 win over Creighton (2/26/98) ... Season high of five points CAREER GAME HIGHS came against Bradley (1 /24/98), Points: 5 (vs. Bradley 1/ 24/98) when she hit 3-4 at the free throw Rebounds: 5 (at Illinois State 1/11 /98) line and connected on one field Assists: 5 (at Illinois State 1/11 /98) goal ... Dished five assists at Field Goals: 2 (vs. Creighton 2/26/98) Indiana State (1/9/98) ... Twenty­ Free Throws: 3 (vs. Bradley 1/24/98) five of her 27 rebounds on the Steals: 2 (vs. Chicago State 12/8/97) season were at the defensive end of the court ... Shared team-best M ISCELLANEOUS PERSONAL NOTES honors by snaring five caroms at Full Name: Jill Ann Seidl Illinois State .. .Named to Missouri Favorite movie: The Cutting Edge Valley Commissioner's Academic Favorite actress: Demi Moore Favorite professional team: Chicago Bulls Achievement list. Future goals: Sports medicine or physical therapy 1996-97-Spent season as a redshirt ... Received the team's motivational award for the season Best advice I ever received: ''Trust in the Lord!" ... Named to Dean's List both semesters. My goals for the season: to bring the strengths I High School-Selected all-state second team and all-conference first team as a senior possess, every single day, to help UNI women's ... Earned academic all-conference honors ... Led Kuemper Catholic High to 19-2 record as a basketball elevate to the next level. junior and 18-5 record as a sophomore, including a trip to the state tournament ... Averaged 8.7 In my spare time, I: enjoy renting movies and points, 5.9 assists, 4.0 steals and 3.0 rebounds as a junior ...Also participated in cross country eating popcorn and track, earning academic all-conference honors in both ...Co-President of National Honor The best aspect of being a student-athlete at UNI Society ... Received Bishop Soens Citizenship Award and Lawrence Bock Student-Athlete is: being able to interact daily with athletes from Citizenship Award, the two highest citizenship and leadership awards given at Kuemper other sports teams I most admire: Mother Teresa ... Student council vice-president. Personal-Biology major with chemistry and coaching minors ... Born 2/16/78 ... Siblings include a sister, Shelli (18) and a brother, Todd (15) .. .Daughter of Tom and Lori Seidl.

Jill Seidl's Career Statistics ---Total--- --3-Point------Rebounds----- Year GP-GS FG-FGA PCT FG-FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AVG PF-FO A TO BLK ST PTS AVG 1997-98 26-2 10-34 .294 0-2 .000 11-15 .733 2 25 27 1.0 33-0 35 46 10 31 1.2 Totals 26-2 10-34 .294 0-2 .000 11-15 .733 2 25 27 1.0 33-0 35 46 10 31 1.2

N o RTHERN l owA W oMEN's B ASKETBALL NIKKI SPETTEL

SOPHOMORE 0 6'0" 0 FORWARD 0 C EDAR FALLS, IOWA 0 C EDAR FALLS HIGH

1997-98-Started 12 games for the Panthers but saw time in all 27 contests ... Played about 17 minutes per contest ...Averaged 4.3 points and 3.7 rebounds on the year ... Reached season high of nine points four times in the first nine games .. .Grabbed nine rebounds at Southern Illinois (2/ 15/98) ... Shot almost 40 percent (44-111) from the field ...H~d 29 41 steals on the season .. .Fourth on the team in overall rebounds CAREER GAME H IGHS and third on the team in steals Points: 9 on several occasions and offensive rebounds .. .Aver­ Rebounds: 9 (at Southern Illinois 2/15/98) aged 6.9 points and 3.7 re­ Assists: 2 (at Cal State-Fullerton 11 /24/97) bounds in seven starts as UNI Field Goals: 4 on several occasions opened season 6-1 ... Snared Free Throws: 5 (at Northeastern Ill. 11 /5/97) seven rebounds in 20 minutes Steals: 7 (at Cal State-Fullerton 11 /24/97) against Southwest Missouri State (2/10/98). M ISCELLANEOUS PERSONAL N OTES 1996-97-Redshirt season. Full Name: Nicole Lynn Spettel High School-1996 Female Favorite movies: Romeo and Juliet and The Little Athlete of the Year at Cedar Mermaid Favorite book: Crime and Punishment Falls High ... Three-year varsity starter ...Voted team's Defensive Player of the Year her senior Favorite professional team : L.A. Lakers season .. .Basketball team finished state runner-up in 1996 ...Set volleyball school record for Future goals: Become a teacher, or possibly open blocks per game her junior year .. .Voted Cedar Falls' team MVP and co-captain of volleyball a day care center squad her senior year .. .Qualified for state track and field meet in the high jump her sophomore Hobbies: anything sports related and listening to year ...Lettered three years in volleyball, basketball and track and field .. .Consistent 3.5 honor music. roll student. Best advice I ever received : "If you want it badly Personal-Elementary education/early childhood majors ... Born 6/11/78 ... Has one brother, enough , you can beat the odds ." Keith (18) ...Daughter of Gary and Jeanne Spettel. My goals for the season : a top three conference finish, and to improve upon last season's record In my spare time, I: like to hang out with friends and family and be outdoors I chose UNI because: I didn't have to go far to pursue my dream of collegiate basketball ; I get to fin ish where I started. I most admire: my parents, for everyth ing they've done and given up so I could have as many opportunities as possible.

Nikki Spettel's Career Statistics ---Total--- --3-Point-­ -----Rebounds------Year GP-GS FG-FGA PCT FG-FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AVG PF-FO A TO BLK ST PTS AVG 1997-98 27-12 44-111 .396 0-2 .000 27-46 .587 52 49 101 3.7 58-1 18 26 3 29 115 4.3 Totals 27-12 44-111 .396 0-2 .000 27-46 .587 52 49 101 3.7 58-1 18 26 3 29 115 4.3 fl=== N oRTHERN l owA W oMEN's B ASKETBALL KATE CLINE

FRESHMAN 0 6'1" 0 FORWARD 0 ELGIN, IOWA 0 V ALLEY CEW

High School-Named first team all-state her senior year ... Chosen first team all-district and all-conference .... Participated in state cross country meet her sophomore and junior years ... Member of all-conference volleyball squad senior season ... Participated in state track meet her junior season ... Named senior athlete of the year at Valley CEW High .. .Received the Army and National Scholar and Athletic Award .. .Chosen to the Iowa Coaches Association Academic All-District Basketball team .. .Member of National Honor Society ... Consistent honor roll student. Personal-Business/finance major .. .Born 8/5/80 ... Has one brother, Luke (20) .. .Daughter of Jeff and Leanne Cline ... Hobbies include in-line skating, golfing, shopping, swimming and laying out .. .Her goals for the 1998-99 season are to contribute to the team and make a 51 successful adjustment to college life.

MISCELLA NEOUS PERSONAL N OTES Full name: Kate Suzanne Cline Favorite movies: Grease and Dirty Dancing Favorite book: Stones from the River Favorite professional team : New York Yankees I chose UNI because: of the great business program and I like the campus. It's just a good fit.

KATIE MILLER

FRESH MAN 0 5'10" 0 FORWARD 0 SOLON, IOWA 0 SOLON HIGH

High School-Four-year varsity starter on basketball team ... Averaged 20 points and 8.1 rebounds as a senior and 18.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 4.3 steals as a junior ... Finished high school with 1,485 career points and a school-record 762 career rebounds ... Member of 1997 and 1998 state champion teams ... Chosen MVP of the State Tournament All-Tournament team her senior year, and was a member of the squad her junior year .. .Chosen all-conference all four years ... Picked to all-area team three years ... Also was a four-year varsity letterwinner in volleyball ... Named all-state junior and sen ior years ... Chosen all-conference her sophomore, junior and sen ior seasons ... Five-year softball letterwinner ... Named to all -state teams as a sophomore and junior ... First team all-conference following her sophomore and junior sea­ sons. Personal-Physical therapy major with a coaching minor ... Born 9/4/80 ... Siblings include 42 Valerie (20) , Nathan (13), Natalie (13) and Austin (3) .. .Daughter of Paul and Debbie Miller ... Hobbies include basketball, softball, volleyball, bike riding , in-line skating and swimming M ISCELLANEOUS PERSONAL N OTES .. .Best advice ever received : Give 110 percent everyday and you will be a very successful Full name: Katie Elaine Miller person ... Chose UNI because: it was close to home, she could get a good education and the Favorite actress : Sandra Bullock coaches create a family-like atmosphere. Career plans: Physical therapist Goals for the season : help make a difference in the basketball program I most admire : my parents Etc: Nicknamed "Kille r''

N oRTHERN l owA W oMEN's B ASKETBALL FRAN REIS

FRESHMAN 0 5'9" 0 GUARD 0 PERRY, IOWA 0 PERRY HIGH

High School-Named first team all-state Class 3-A following her senior season by the Des Moines Register and following her junior and senior seasons by the Iowa Newspapers Associa­ tion .. .Three-time all-district pick by the Iowa Coaches Association, who selected her for the senior all-star game ... Three-time all-Raccoon River Conference honoree ... Finished with 1,207 points in career ... Averaged 16.6 points, 7.2 assists, 5.5 rebounds and 4.1 steals per game as a senior while shooting 53 percent for a 20-3 team ... Owns Perry High career records in scoring, rebounding (421), assists (516) and steals (304) ... Earned 15 letters in five different sports ... First team all-conference in softball and golf also ... Led softball team to sixth-place finish at state and golf team to third place at state meet ... Served as a co-captain in swimming as well ... Named Academic All-Conference in both 1997 and 1998 ... Member of the National Honor Society ... Selected to attend the National MOC Leadership Convention in Los Angeles, 25 Calif. in 1997 .. .Was named class vice-president and was in Bluejay Congress four times each ... Homecoming Queen. MISCELLANEOUS PERSONAL N OTES Personal-Business major ... Born 8/15/79 ... Siblings include Kasey (24), Katie (21) and Jim Full name: Francine Elizabeth Reis (19) .. .Daughter of Linda and Bruce Reis .. .Hobbies include spending time with friends and Favorite movie: When Harry Met Sally outdoor activities ... Career plans include getting a job she enjoys and making lots of money Favorite actress: Meg Ryan ... Goals for the 1998-99 season are to win the conference championship and advance to the In my spare time, I: enjoy being with friends and NCAA Tournament. love to shop. I most admire: my sister, Katie

KATIE SORRELL

FRESHMAN 0 6' 4" 0 CENTER 0 WINFIELD, IOWA 0 W INFIELD-M T. UNION H IGH

High School-Named first team all-state her senior year ... Chosen to all-State Tournament team ... Also named to all-district and all-conference squads ... Named KBUR-Radio's Top Prep of the Year for basketball following both junior and senior seasons ... Chosen all-district and all­ conference following her junior year, when she averaged 17.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per contest while leading team to a 28-1 record .. .Teams lone loss was in the state semifinal, ending an 80-game winning streak over three years ... Owns school records for blocked shots in a game, season and career ... Member of National Honor Society .. .Worked with Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Personal-Undecided major, but considering athletic training with a coaching minor ... Born 8/ 10/79 ... Has one brother, Tristan (2) ... Daughter of Paul and Carrie Klopfenstein ... Hobbies include biking, reading and working on scrapbooks ... Her goals for the 1998-99 season are to be an asset to the team .. .Was voted to have the best sense of humor in the senior class 43 ... Best advice ever received : "Take one day at a time." ... Most admires Joe Montana, because MISCELLANEOUS PERSONAL NOTES "he did what he loved to do, he never worried about being paid, criticized or what people said Full name: Katie Leanne Sorrell about him. He just went out and played ." Favorite book: Watchers Favorite professional team: Chicago Bulls I chose UNI because: I liked the campus, the coaching staff, the players and the friendly atmosphere. Etc.: Bikes on RAGBRAI every summer. fl=== N oRTHERN l owA W oMEN's BASKETBALL BRITT STAHL

FRESHMAN 0 6'2" 0 CENTER/FOR. 0 CEDAR FALLS, IOWA 0 CEDAR FALLS HIGH

High School-Named second team all-state following her senior season ... Chosen first team all-conference ... Team finished 19-2 during her junior year, when she averaged 12 points and seven rebounds per contest .. . Was a three-year starter ... Picked to all-metro (Waterloo/Cedar Falls) basketball squad her junior and senior seasons. Personal-Possible botany/zoology major ... Born 3/20/80 ... Has one sister, Brooke (20) ... Daughter of Dr. Jerry and Tamie Stahl ... Hobbies include gardening ... Career plans include working with animals in a job she really likes ... Goals for the 1998-99 season are to have the team play together and have fun together. 40

MISCELLANEOUS PERSONAL N OTES Full name: Britania Nicole Stahl Favorite book: Catcher in the Rye Favorite movie: Titanic Favorite actor: John Travolta In my spare time, I: hang out with friends. I most admire: people who know what they want and work hard to get it.

Northern Iowa- Megan Donahue begins her fourth year as manager for the Northern Iowa women's basketball team. A senior health education major with a coaching minor, Donahue also coaches high school basketball at Northern University High and high school golf at Cedar Falls High. Personal- Native of Clinton, Iowa ...Future plans include coaching college women's basket­ ball ... Hobbies include biking and singing ...In her spare time, she watches ''The Wedding Story" and "Rosie O'Donnell" ... Chose UNI because she knew she wanted to teach, and the strength of the education department ...Daughter of Nancy Struck ...Goa ls for the 1998-99 season are for the team to make a statement and leave those who doubt UNI in the dust ...Etc .: Favorite athlete is Jamila Wideman, who plays for the WNBA's L.A. Sparks. Coaching Philosophy - "To believe you can is everything; give an athlete every opportunity possible to succeed."

M ISCELLANEOUS PERSONAL NOTES Full name: Megan Patricia Donahue Favorite book: In These Girls, Hope is a Muscle Favorite movie: A League of their Own Favorite actress: Rosie O'Donnell Favorite professional sports team: L.A. Sparks I most admire: my mom for doing things many people saw as impossible. Best advice I ever received: "The race is not always to the swift, but to those who keep on running."

N oRTHERN l owA W oMEN's B ASKETBALL 1998-99 RO STER

1998-99 Northern Iowa Women's Basketball Team Front row (1-r): Fran Reis, Kate Cline, Britt Stahl, Nadine Brandt Middle Row (1-r): Mary Koch, Kelley Westhoff, Tanya Warren, Tony DiCecco, Colleen Heimstead, Karen Mehrkens Back Row (1-r): Megan Donahue, Jill Seidl, Katie Miller, Ky Petersen, Barb Bennett, Katie Sorrell, Nikki Spettel, Allison Starr, Kary Dawson, Angella Welch, Jason Conder

1998-99 N ORTHERN IOWA W OMEN'S BASKETBALL ROSTER

No. Name Pos. Ht. Class Hometown/High School/Junior College 3 Kary Dawson* G 5-8 So. Sibley, Iowa/Sibley-Ocheyedan High 20 Ky Petersen** G/F 5-9 Jr. Avoca, Iowa/Ava-Ha-Shelby-Tenant High 22 Mary Koch*** G 5-10 Sr. Pequot Lakes, Minn./Pequot Lakes High 25 Fran Reis G 5-9 Fr. Perry, Iowa/Perry High 30 Jill Seidl* G 5-6 So. Dedham, lowa/Kuemper High 35 Nadine Brandt* G 5-8 So. Tracy, Minn./Tracy Area High 40 Britt Stahl F/C 6-2 Fr. Cedar Falls, Iowa/Cedar Falls High 41 Nikki Spettel* F 6-0 So. Cedar Falls, Iowa/Cedar Falls High 42 Katie Miller F 5-10 Fr. Solon, Iowa/Solon High 43 Katie Sorrell c 6-4 Fr. Winfield, Iowa/Winfield-Mt. Union High 45 Karen Mehrkens* c 6-2 Sr. Goodhue, Minn ./Goodhue High/NIACC 50 Allison Starr** F/G 5-10 Jr. Wellsburg, Iowa/Wellsburg-Steamboat Rock High 51 Kate Cline F 6-1 Fr. Elgin, Iowa/Valley CEW High 53 Barb Bennett* c 6-3 So. Ames, Iowa/Ames High 'indicates number of letters won

Head Coach: Tony DiCecco. Assistant Coaches: Colleen Heimstead, Tanya Warren, Kelley Westhoff. Volunteer Student Assistants: Jason Conder, Angella Welch and Tim Scheib. Manager: Megan Donahue. Pronounciation Guide Roster Breakdown by Class Roster Breakdown by Position Angella An-GEL-uh Seniors 2 Guards 6 Colleen Heimstead "Clean" Hyem-stead Juniors 2 Forwards 5 DiCecco Da-check-o Sophomores 5 Ce~era 3 Koch "cook" Freshmen 5 Mehrkens Mer-kins Scheib "shibe" Seidl "sidle" Sorrell Soar-I Spettel as in "settle" Stahl "stall" fl== = N oRTHERN lowA W oMEN's B ASKETBALL 1997-98 REVIEW

==== N oRTHERN l owA W oMEN's B ASKETBALL == 1997-98 IN REVIEW PANTHERS RECORD BEST SEASON SINCE 1982-83 Overall, the 30th season of Northern Iowa State before picking up their first Valley win Starr and Nadine Brandt dominated the women's basketball ranks among the most at Indiana State. Panthers' scoring drives; Starr was the successful in recent memory. They managed a three-game run from Panthers' leading scorer in nine Valley The Panthers got off to their best start Jan. 17 to Jan. 24, defeating Southern Illinois, games, while Brandt led UNI in six games. since 1982-83, winning five of the first six Evansville and Bradley in what DiCecco The duo combined as the team's leading and games. They notched eight Missouri Valley called a "must-win homestand." second-leading scorers in 11 of the 18 Conference wins, the most since joining the UNI suffered a few disappointing losses in Missouri Valley Conference games. Valley, and recorded a winning season for the their second trip through the Valley. The Starr, the Feb. 9 Missouri Valley Player of first time since 1982-83. Panthers dropped a two-point game at WSU , the Week, led the team in scoring last The Panthers made their second appear­ suffered an overtime loss to Indiana State in season, averaging 15.4 points in the Valley. ance at the Valley tournament in head coach Cedar Falls and lost, 60-57, at Bradley in a She scored in double digits in all but five of Tony DiCecco's three seasons at the helm. game they had three chances to win in the the Panthers' 27 games. Their combined 24 wins in the 1996-97 and final seconds. Senior Jen Steffens led the Panthers on 1997-98 seasons are the most by UNI in However, they also put together some the glass once again, as she finished the consecutive seasons since joining the huge wins in the second half of the Valley season third in the Valley among conference Division I ranks in 1982-83. season, controlling their home contest with rebounding leaders with 7.4 per contest. For the first time in DiCecco's tenure at Illinois State, emerging victorious at Evans­ She ended the season ranked sixth on the UNI , the Panthers defeated Illinois State and ville, 63-60, and defeating third-place career rebounding list and set her career best Southern Illinois, including a season sweep of Creighton in Cedar Falls, 78-72. of 15 boards at Drake (12 /30/97). the Salukis. Five Panthers joined the career The Panthers closed out the season with A freshman guard, Brandt left her mark on leaders list, and the team as a whole set or two losses to the top two teams in the Valley the Valley season as well, connecting on 59 tied five program records. - Drake, 89-59, and in the tournament, of her 161 shots from long range. She UNI put together three three-game Southwest Missouri State, 82-58. climbed into the Panther career leaders lists, winning streaks over the course of the Early on in 1997-98, the Panthers securing places in the three-point field goals season, and suffered just one losing streak benefitted from balanced scoring, as they had made and attempted and three-point field longer than two games throughout 1997-98. at least three players notch double figures in goal percent charts. The Panthers opened the MVC season the first seven games. with losses to Creighton, Drake and Wichita Once Missouri Valley play began, Allison

Forward Allison Starr Forward Jen Steffens Guard Nadine Brandt

9 === N oRTHERN lowA W oMEN's B ASKETBALL 1997-98 GAME-BY-GAME RESULTS 1997-98 RECORD: 14-13; 8-10 IN THE VALLEY

Date Opponent Score W/L Att. High Scorer High Rebounder Record Nov. 15 at Northeastern Illinois 75-67 w 100 Kary Dawson (16) Adrienne Miskell (1 0) 1-0 Nov. 17 at Univ. of Illinois-Chicago 87-65 w 259 Allison Starr (19) Allison Starr (9) 2-0 Nov. 24 at Cal State-Fullerton 84-74 w 148 Allison Starr (17) Allison Starr (10) 3-0 Nov. 26 at Pepperdine 80-70 L 150 Erin Fox (26) Karen Mehrkens (6) 3-1 Dec. 3 at Northern Illinois 91-70 w 992 Allison Starr (22) Allison Starr (10) 4-1 Dec.8 Chicago State 89-55 w 237 Erin Fox (19) Allison Starr (8) 5-1 Dec. 14 Northeastern Illinois 82-68 w 512 Allison Starr (14) Allison Starr (10) 6-1 Dec. 21 at Iowa State 77-60 L 2,186 Kary Dawson (22) Karen Mehrkens (5) 6-2 Allison Starr (5) Jen Steffens (5) Dec. 28 o at Creighton 82-66 L 683 Allison Starr (12) Jen Steffens (7) 6-3 Dec. 30 oat Drake 99-79 L 3,372 Barb Bennett (13) Jen Steffens (15) 6-4 Erin Fox (13) Allison Starr (13) Jan.2 o Wichita State 85-67 L 404 Nadine Brandt (15) Jen Steffens (14) 6-5 Jan. 9 o at Indiana State 72-64 w 1,066 Nadine Brandt (21) Jen Steffens (13) 7-5 Jan. 11 o at Illinois State 83-70 L 1,785 Nadine Brandt (27) Nadine Bradt (5) 7-6 Adrienne Miskell (5) Jill Seidl (5) Jen Steffens (5) Nikki Spettel (5) Jan. 17 o Southern Illinois 68-54 w 347 Allison Starr (19) Karen Mehrkens (6) 8-6 Allison Starr (6) Jan. 19 o Evansville 80-69 w 628 Mary Koch (14) Kary Dawson (9) 9-6 Jan. 24 o Bradley 89-71 w 1,278 Kary Dawson (17) Jen Steffens (9) 10·6 Jan. 29 o at Southwest Missouri St. 94-59 L 7,236 Allison Starr (18) Jen Steffens (5) 10-7 Jan. 31 o at Wichita State 69-67 L 532 Allison Starr (21) Mary Koch (6) 10-8 Allison Starr (6) Jen Steffens (6) Feb.5 o Illinois State 78-68 w 428 Nadine Brandt (22) Allison Starr (11) 11·8 Feb. 7 o Indiana State (OT) 67-60 L 1,059 Allison Starr (20) Karen Mehrkens (7) 11·9 Allison Starr (7) Jen Steffens (7) Feb. 11 o Southwest Missouri St. 73-66 L 755 Allison Starr (22) Jen Steffens (8) 11-10 Feb. 13 o at Evansville 63-60 w 282 Allison Starr (24) Allison Starr (8) 12-10 Feb. 15 o at Southern Illinois 61-47 w 563 Kary Dawson (18) Nikki Spettel (9) 13-10 Feb. 21 oat Bradley 60-57 L 502 Allison Starr (16) Karen Mehrkens (9) 13-1 1 Allison Starr (9) Feb.26 o Creighton 78-72 w 317 Kary Dawson (20) Jen Steffens (10) 14-11 Feb.28 o Drake 89-59 L 828 Nadine Brandt (20) Allison Starr (9) 14-12 Jen Steffens (9) Mar. 5 *at Southwest Missouri St. 82-58 L 6,802 Nadine Brandt (13) Adrienne Miskell (9) 14-13

Overall Home Away All Games 14-13 7-4 7-9 Conference 8-10 5-4 3-6 Non-Conference 6-3 2-0 4-3 o indicates a Missouri Valley Conference game * indicates MVC Tournament game at Springfield, Mo. Bold italics indicate home games.

N o RTHERN l owA W o MEN's B ASKETBALL 1997-98 STATISTICS

1997-98 INDIVIDUAL SEASON STATS -Total- -3-Point- -Rebounds- Player GP-GS FG-FGA PCT FG-FGA PCT FT·FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AVG PF-FO A TO BK ST PTS AVG Allison Starr 27-27 142-332 .428 35-93 .376 79-107 .738 49 118 167 6.2 82-3 68 65 2 75 398 14.7 Nadine Brandt 27-16 94-265 .355 59-161 .366 22-31 .710 18 69 87 3.2 53-2 27 53 0 20 269 10.0 Kary Dawson 27-23 79-223 .354 31-100 .310 56-79 .709 12 70 82 3.0 38-1 94 125 3 33 245 9.1 Karen Mehrkens 27-25 80-160 .500 0-0 .000 44-65 .677 56 58 114 4.2 67-1 13 27 11 16 204 7.6 Mary Koch 27-5 52-158 .329 16-47 .340 39-50 .780 12 40 52 1.9 33-0 49 57 2 24 159 5.9 Jen Steffens 27-17 53-120 .442 1-5 .200 45-61 .738 68 105 173 6.4 50-0 5 32 3 21 152 5.6 Nikki Spettel 27-12 44-111 .396 0-2 .000 27-46 .587 52 49 101 3.7 58-1 18 26 3 29 115 4.3 Erin Fox 9-8 35-109 .321 11-34 .324 33-48 .688 6 18 24 2.7 14-0 29 43 0 13 114 12.7 Barb Bennett 27-0 34-76 .447 0-0 .000 29-39 .744 36 47 83 3.1 33-0 4 22 20 2 97 3.6 Adrienne Miskell 27-0 30-73 .411 0-0 .000 31-56 .554 42 47 89 3.3 43-0 9 24 6 8 91 3.4 Shannan Kadner 26-0 15-40 .375 0-0 .000 17-24 .708 11 19 30 1.2 47-1 10 14 0 3 47 1.8 Jill Seidl 26-2 10-34 .294 0-2 .000 11-15 .733 2 25 27 1.0 33-0 35 46 1 10 31 1.2 Ky Petersen 21 -0 6-25 .240 1-5 .200 6-12 .500 4 10 14 0.7 10-0 8 18 0 3 19 0.9 Jessica Johnson 8-0 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-2 .000 2 0 2 0.3 4-0 0 2 0 0 0.0 Team Rebounds 65 62 127 Team Totals 27-27 674-1726 .390 154-449 .343 439-635 .691 435 737 1172 43.4 565-9 369 554 52 257 1941 71 .9 Opponents 27-27 696-1611 .432 118-362 .326 434-629 .690 289 721 1010 37.4 562 430 541 92 303 1944 72 .0

GAME-BY-GAME SEASON STATS - Total- -3-Point- -Rebounds- Opponent Score FG-FGA PCT FG-FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AVG PF A TO BK ST PTS AVG at NE Illinois 75-67 (W) 28-79 .354 6-12 .500 13-25 .520 26 33 59 59.0 18 16 24 1 10 75 75.0 at Illinois-Chicago 87-65 (W) ,34-73 .466 4-14 .286 15-17 .882 12 32 44 51.5 24 18 26 5 16 87 81.0 at CSU-Fullerton 84-74 (W) 30-73 .411 7-15 .467 17-28 .607 19 24 43 48.7 24 14 24 2 17 84 82.0 at Pepperdine 80-70 (L) 22-66 .333 6-21 .286 20-29 .690 12 28 40 46.5 21 8 16 0 6 70 79.0 at Northern Illinois 91-70(W) 31-65 .477 5-14 .357 24-35 .686 10 37 47 46.6 23 18 26 3 13 91 81.4 Chicago State 89-55 (W) 28-74 .378 4-15 .267 29-43 .674 23 31 54 47.8 26 17 16 6 12 89 82.7 NE llliois 82-68 (W) 30-67 .448 4-17 .235 18-28 .643 15 30 45 47.4 20 15 21 1 10 82 82 .6 at Iowa State 77-60 (L) 23-77 .299 6-30 .200 8-14 .571 16 23 39 46.4 25 12 11 0 9 60 79.8 at Creighton 82-66 (L) 24-59 .407 3-9 .333 15-24 .625 15 17 32 44.8 19 13 27 2 15 66 78.2 at Drake 99-79 (L) 27-83 .325 7-22 .318 18-24 .750 28 27 55 45.8 23 9 18 3 47 79 78.3 Wichita State 85-67 (L) 25-71 .352 9-22 .409 8-19 .421 17 27 44 45.6 25 16 18 3 11 67 77.3 at Indiana State 72-64 (W) 22-50 .440 8-16 .500 20-30 .667 9 29 38 45.0 24 14 26 4 5 72 76.8 at Illinois State 83-70 (L) 26-71 .366 8-21 .381 10-12 .833 18 25 43 44.8 21 9 26 0 11 70 76.3 Southern Illinois 68-54 (W) 22-59 .373 8-20 .400 16-22 .727 18 28 46 44.9 16 14 10 1 6 68 75.7 Evansville 80-69 (W) 24-57 .421 4-12 .333 28-38 .737 19 29 48 45.1 22 16 17 1 9 80 76.0 Bradley 89-71 (W) 29-66 .439 10-20 .500 21 -31 .677 21 28 49 45 .4 20 22 21 2 12 89 76.8 at SW Mo. State 94-59 (L) 21-53 .396 6-14 .429 11-15 .733 14 15 29 44.4 24 14 31 0 7 59 75.8 at Wichita State 69-67 (L) 22-48 .458 8-22 .364 15-22 .682 11 26 37 44.0 22 12 28 3 9 67 75.3 Illinois State 75-68 (W) 24-51 .471 8-20 .400 22-31 .710 9 34 43 43 .9 17 16 23 2 7 78 75.4 Indiana State (OT) 67-60 (L) 22-60 .367 3-14 .214 13-16 .813 11 29 40 43.8 18 10 13 1 10 60 74.7 SW Mo. State 73-66 (L) 24-57 .421 6-17 .353 12-17 .706 11 25 36 43.4 21 15 20 4 5 66 74.2 at Evansville 63-60 (W) 19-58 .328 0-12 .000 25-30 .833 17 31 48 43.6 15 8 15 3 9 63 73.7 at Southern Illinois 61-47(W) 26-61 .426 5-13 .385 10-12 .833 12 24 36 43.3 16 11 11 1 11 67 73.4 at Bradley 60-57 (L) 22-68 .324 4-16 .250 9-13 .692 20 31 51 43.6 26 12 17 2 9 57 72.8 Creighton 78-72 (W) 26-57 .456 6-13 .462 20-30 .667 14 26 40 43.4 19 15 22 0 12 72 73.0 Drake 89-59 (L) 20-66 .303 5-16 .313 14-19 .737 20 22 42 43 .4 16 11 17 1 5 59 72.4 at SW Mo. State* 82-52 (L) 23-57 .404 4-12 .333 8-11 .727 18 26 44 43.4 20 14 30 7 58 71.9

* Missouri Valley Conference Tournament game

Team Totals 27 674-1726 .390 154-449 .343 439-635 .691 435 737 1172 43.4 565-9 369 554 52 257 1941 71.9 Opponents 27 696-1611 .432 118-362 .326 434-629 .690 289 721 1010 37.4 562 430 541 92 303 1944 72.0

N oRTHERN l owA W oMEN's B ASKETBALL 1997-98 INDIVIDUAL/T EAM HIGHS

1997-98 INDIVIDUAL H IGHS Points: 27, Nadine Brandt at Illinois State (1 /11 /98) FG Made: 10, Nadine Brandt at Illinois State (1/11 /98) FGAtt.: 21 , Allison Starr vs. Illinois State (2/5/98) FG Pct.: .778 (7-9), Nadine Brandt at Indiana State (1 /9/98) 3-Pt. FG Made: 7, Nadine Brandt at Illinois State (1 /11 /98) 3-Pt. FG Alt.: 11 , Nadine Brandt at Illinois State (1 /11 /98) 11 , Nadine Brandt vs. So. Illinois (1 /17/98) 11 , Kary Dawson at Iowa State (12/21/97) 3-Pt. FG Pct.: 1.000 (2-2), Nadine Brandt at CSU-Fullerton (11 /24/97) 1.000 (2-2), Mary Koch vs. Illinois State (2/5/98) 1.000 (2-2), Allison Starr at SW Mo. State (1/29/98) FT Made: 12, Allison Starr at Evansville (2/13/98) FT Alt.: 14, Allison Starr at Evansville (2/13/98) FT Per.: 1.000 (4-4), Barb Bennett at Pepperdine (11 /24/97) 1.000 (4-4), Shannan Kadner at Pepperdine (11 /24/97) 1.000 (5-5), Nikki Spettel at NE Illinois (11 /15/97) 1.000 (5-5), Jen Steffens at Illinois-Chicago (11 /17/97) 1.000 (3-3), Jen Steffens at NE Illinois (11 /15/97) Rebounds: 15, Jen Steffens at Drake (12/30/97) Assists: 10, Kary Dawson at Illinois-Chicago (11 /17/97) Steals: 7, Nikki Spettel at Cal State-Fullerton (11 /24/97) 7, Allison Starr vs. Indiana State (217/98) Blocked Shots 3, Barb Bennett vs. Chicago State (12/8/97) 3, Barb Bennett at Indiana State (1 /9/98) Turnovers 9, Kary Dawson at Southwest Missouri St. (1 /29/98) 9, Erin Fox at Cal State-Fullerton (11 /24/97) Senior guard Mary Koch

1997-98 TEAM HIGHS AND Lows Northern Iowa Opponents High Low High Low Total Points 91 at Northern Illinois 57 at Bradley 99 at Drake 47 at Southern Illinois FG Made 34 at Illinois-Chicago 19 at Evansville 36 at Drake 17 vs. Chicago State FGAttempts 83 at Drake 48 at Wichita State 77 vs. Northeastern Illinois 45 at Iowa State FG Pct. .477 (31-65) at Northern Illinois .299 (23-77) at Iowa St. .642 (34-53) at SW Mo. St. .283 (17-60) vs. Chicago St. 3-Pt. FG Made 10 vs. Bradley 0 at Evansville 10 at Pepperdine 0 at Southern Illinois 3-Pt. FG Alt. 30 at Iowa State 9 at Creighton 25 at Pepperdine 1 at Illinois State 3-Pt. FG Pct. .500 (6-12) at NE Illinois .000 (0-12) at Evansville 1.000 (1-1 ) at Illinois St. .000 (0-4) at Southern Illinois .500 (8-16) at Indiana State .500 (10-20) at Bradley FT Made 29 vs. Chicago State 8 at Iowa State 25 at Iowa State 7 at Southern Illinois 8 vs. Wichita State 25 at Southwest Mo. State 8 at SW Mo. State FT Alt. 43 vs. Chicago State 11 at SW Mo. State 32 vs. Chicago State 12 vs. Illinois State 32 at Iowa State FT Pct. .882 (15-17) at Illinois-Chicago .421 (8-19) vs. Wichita St. .846 (22-26) at Indiana St. .471 (8-17) at Pepperdine Rebounds 59 at Northeastern Illinois 29 at SW Mo. State 51 vs. Northeastern Illinois 25 vs. Bradley Assists 22 vs. Bradley 8 at Pepperdine 26 vs. Creighton 9 vs. Southern Illinois 8 at Evansville 9 at Southern Illinois 9 vs. Creighton Steals 17 at Cal State-Fullerton 4 at Drake 25 at Southwest Mo. State 3 at Iowa State 3 at Southern Illinois Blocked Shots 6 vs. Chicago State 0 at Pepperdine, Iowa St., 13 vs. Drake 0 at Illinois-Chicago at Illinois St., at SW Mo. St., 0 vs. Illinois State Creighton Turnovers 31 at Southwest Missouri State 10 vs. Southern Illinois 33 at Cal State-Fullerton 10 vs. Southern Illinois Fouls 26 vs. Chicago State 15 at Evansville 32 vs. Chicago State 13 at Iowa State 26 at Bradley 13 at Southwest Mo. State

NoRTHERN low A WoMEN's BASKETBALL 1998 VALLEY STANDINGS/HONORS

1997-98 FINAL VALLEY STANDINGS MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE MISSOURI VALLEY OVERALL ACADEMIC ALL-CONFERENCE w L Pct. H A w L Pct. H A N Drake 17 1 .944 8-1 9-0 25 5 .833 11-1 11-3 2-1 FIRST TEAM SW Missouri State 14 4 .n8 8-1 6-3 24 6 .800 15-2 9-3 0-1 Heather Best, Bradley Creighton 11 7 .611 7-2 4-5 16 12 .571 8-4 6-8 2-0 Georgia Bottoms, Indiana State Indiana State 10 8 .556 6-3 4-5 17 11 .607 9-3 6-7 2-1 Lisa Davies, Southwest Missouri State Wichita State 9 9 .500 6-3 3-6 13 14 .481 9-4 3-8 1-2 Kiersten Miller, Drake Illinois State 9 9 .500 5-4 4-5 11 16 .407 6-6 5-9 0-1 ' Jenny Schmidt, Illinois State Northern Iowa 8 10 .444 5-4 3-6 14 13 .519 7-4 7-9 0-0 Carrie Welle , Creighton Southern Illinois 7 11 .389 3-6 4-5 10 18 .357 4-8 6-7 0-3 Bradley 4 14 .222 4-5 0-9 9 17 .346 6-6 3-11 0-0 SECOND TEAM Tammi Blackstone, Drake Evansville 1 17 .056 1-8 0-9 6 20 .231 3-1 0 3-1 0 0-0 Lisa Brinkmeyer, Drake Beth Hasheider, Southern Illinois 1997-98 ALL-MISSOURI VALLEY' ALL-MVC HONORS Sarah Singer, Southwest Missouri State Player of the Year: CONFERENCE TEAM Valarie Trame, Illinois State Kiersten Miller, Drake Newcomer of the Year: HONORABLE MENTION FIRST TEAM Yen Quach, SW Missouri State Melaniece Bardley, Southern Illinois Amy Amstutz, Indiana State Freshman of the Year: Mary Bunker, Illinois State Tammi Blackstone, Drake Jackie Stiles, SW Missouri State Kristy Crowley, Illinois State Keisha Cox, Drake Defensive Player of the Year: Amber Guinn, Indiana State Lisa Davies, Southwest Missouri State Lisa Davies, SW Missouri State Jodie Gullett, Wichita State Kiersten Miller, Drake State Farm/Missouri Valley Tournament Kristen Hafer, Creighton Jenny Schmidt, Illinois State Most Valuable Player: Meredith Jackson, Southern Illinois Allison Starr, Northern Iowa Tammi Blackstone, Drake Rachel Johnson, Southwest Missouri State Jackie Stiles, Southwest Missouri State Rawlings/MVC Coach of the Year: Shannan Kadner, Northern Iowa Corinne Vossel , Illinois State Lisa Sluder, Drake Nikki Keller, Creighton Carrie Welle, Creighton Mary Koch, Northern Iowa 1998 TOURNAMENT RESULTS Abby Krause, Evansville HONORABLE MENTION FIRST ROUND - THURSDAY, MARCH 5 Dianne L'Ami , Wichita State Heather Best, Bradley #1 Drake 84, #8 Southern Illinois 70 Jenni Larson , Creighton Georgia Bottoms, Indiana State #4 Indiana State 67, #5 Illinois State 58 Kathie Layden, Evansville Lisa Brinkmeyer, Drake #3 Creighton 83, #6 Wichita State 60 Emily Marsh, Wichita State LaTeesha Hill, Wichita State #2 SW Missouri St. 82, #7 Northern Iowa 58 Adrienne Miskell, Northern Iowa Theia Hudson , Southern Illinois Devonne Mullis, Evansville SECOND ROUND - FRIDAY, MARCH 6 Roshonda Reed , Southwest Missouri State Jane Rauscher, Wichita State Drake 74, Indiana State 56 Carmen Rohls, Evansville Southwest Missouri State 83, Creighton 69 ALL-FRESHMAN TEAM Haley Sames, Drake Nadine Brandt, Nothem Iowa THIRD ROUND - CHAMPIONSHIP GAME Suzanne Smith, Evansville Shyla McKibbon , Evansville SATURDA~ tv1ARCH 7 Jen Steffens, Northern Iowa Shameka Robinson , Indiana State Drake 73, Southwest Missouri State 59 Missy Stringham, Indiana State Abbi Schutte, Drake Yen Quach, Southwest Missouri State Jackie Stiles, Southwest Missouri State 1997-98 VALLEY PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Nov. 17 Heather Best, Bradley Jan. 12 Jenny Schmidt, Illinois St. ALL-DEFENSIVE TEAM Nov. 24 Jackie Stiles, SW Mo. St. Jan. 19 Tammi Blackstone, Drake Amy Amstutz, Indiana State Dec. 1 Corinne Vessel, Illinois St. Jan. 26 Carrie Welle, Creighton Keisha Cox, Drake Dec. 8 Lisa Davies, SW Mo. St. Feb. 2 Jackie Stiles, SW Mo. St. Lisa Davies, Southwest Missouri State Dec. 15 Jackie Stiles, SW Mo. St. Feb. 9 Allison Starr, Northern Iowa LaTeesha Hill, Wichita State Dec. 22 Heather Best, Bradley Feb. 16 Shyla McKibbon, Evansville Allison Starr, Northern Iowa Dec. 29 Carrie Welle, Creighton Feb.23 Tammi Blackstone, Drake Jan. 5 Kiersten Miller, Drake Mar. 2 Kiersten Miller, Drake 9 === NoRTHERN lowA WoMEN's BASKETBALL A commitment to excellence, both in the classroom and athletic THE VALLEY arena, has been a trademark of the Missouri Valley Conference since its inception in the winter of 1907. Built firmly on a solid foundation, the MVC has made great strides and streamlined its resources and skills to become one of the nation's most progressive athletic conferences'. Athletics accomplishments on the men's side include four national basketball championships, 17 trips to the NCAA Final Four and a 1989 national baseball championshp. Obviously, the inclusion of women's programs under the Missouri Valley banner - the oldest athletic conference west of the Missouri Valley Conference Mississippi River - provided an immediate boost. The Gateway 1000 St. Louis Union Station, Suite 333 Collegiate Athletic Conference, which began in 1982, merged with St. Louis, Mo. 63101 the Missouri Valley Conference and was unveiled as part of the new MVC on July 1, 1992. Phone: (314) 421-0339 The St. Louis-based Missouri Valley Conference began its Fax: (314) 421-3503 tradition long ago. Initiated as a basketball conference in 1907, the Scoreboard: (314) 997-9877 MVC has produced many individual and team national champions in Bulletin Board: (314) 421-0444 basketball and other sports. Web Site: http://www.mvc.org Seeds for the creation of the conference were planted by eight administrators representing five institutions, who gathered at the Midland Hotel in Kansas City, Mo., on January 12, 1907. The five J. Douglas Elgin, Commissioner schools which formed the Missouri Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Patty Viverito, Senior Associate Commissioner Association were Washington University of St. Louis, and the state Joe Mitch, Associate Commissioner universities of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. Two months Jack Watkins, Assistant Commissioner after the initial meeting, two more institutions - D rake University and Mike Kern , Assistant Commissioner Iowa State College - were admitted to the league. Dan Butterly, Assistant Commissioner In the fall of 1907, basketball became the first competitive Tammy Wildman, Director of Marketing sport. Today, the Missouri Valley Conference sponsors baseball, Erica Moore, Marketing and Operations Manager men's and women's basketball, men's and women's cross country Helen Huegel, Assistant to the Commissioner and track (indoor and outdoor), men's and women's golf, men's and Kiron Anderson, Media Relations Assistant women's soccer , softball, men's and women's swimming, men's and Maxine Day, Administrative Assistant women's tennis and women's volleyball. MVC student-athletes and coaches have become household names during the conference's illustrious history, both during their college careers and for some, professional careers, which have BRADLEY UNIVERSITY followed acclaim in the Missouri Valley Conference. Individual basketball greats such as Antoine Carr, Hersey CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY Hawkins, Benoit Benjamin, Ashraf Amaya and Chris Carr are still active on NBA rosters, w hile past stars such as Larry Bird, Oscar DRAKE UNIVERSITY Robertson, Chet Walker, Wes Unseld, Paul Silas and many others are found in the Valley's record books. Some 31 institutions in 13 states have at one time or another UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE been affiliated with what is now the Missou ri Valley Conference. Membership has stabilized in the last decade, and a league that has ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERS ITY survived a recent volatile environment continues its evolution with women's athletics helping maintain its ascent. INDIANA STATE UNVIERSITY Current conference members include Bradley University, Creighton University, Drake University, the University of Evansville, Illinois State University, Indiana State University, the University of UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA Northern Iowa, Southern Illinois University, Southwest Missouri State University and Wichita State University. SOUTHERN ILUNOIS UNIVERSITY Doug Elgin is in his tenth year as MVC commissioner. A 1973 graduate of Lafayette College, Elgin previously served five years as SOUTHWEST M ISSOU RI STATE U NIVERSITY assistant commissioner at the Sun Belt Conference after three years as the University of Virginia's sports information director. A native of Hagerstown, Md., Elgin received his master's from Ohio University in WICHITA STATE U N IVERSITY 1975.

N o RTHERN l owA W oMEN's B ASKETBALL VALLEY COMPOSITE SCHEDULE Mon., Nov. 2 Wed., Nov. 25 Chicago Challengers at Bradley (EX) 7:05 pm Drake at Southern California 9:00 pm Wed., Dec. 23 Thurs., Feb. 4 Northern Iowa at Iowa's Best (EX)(West Gym) 7:35 pm Evansville at Saint Louis (Kiel Center) 5: 15 pm *Creighton at lllinois State 7:00 pm Fri., Nov. 27 Indiana State at Nassau Bahama Shootout vs. TBD *Drake at Indiana State 6:00 pm Tues., Nov. 3 Drake at Cal.-Santa Barbara 9:00 pm • Evansville at Bradley 7:05 pm Johnson Financial at Drake (EX) 7:05 pm IUinois State at Hawaii 7:30 pm Sun., Dec. 27 • Southern fllinois at Northern Iowa 7:05 pm Sports Tours at Wichita State (EX) 7:00 pm Wichita State at Fresno State Tournament TBD • Southwest Mo. at Wichita State (MVC-TV) 2:00 pm Sat., Feb. 6 Wed., Nov. 4 Sat., Nov. 28 Mon., Dec. 28 *Creighton at Indiana State 2:00 pm Exhibition at Creighton (EX) 4:35 pm Bradley at Minnesota 12:05 pm *Indiana State al Northern Iowa 7:05 pm *Drake at lllinois Slate 2:00 pm Sports Tours at SW Missouri St. (EX) 7:05 pm Hlinois State at Rainbow Wahinc Tourney TBD *Illinois State at Bradley (WTVP) 7:05 pm *Evansville al Northern Iowa (DH) 3:35 pm Southern Illinois at Santa Clara Diet Coke Classic TBD •Southern Illinois at Bradley (WTVP) 8:05 pm Thurs., Nov. 5 SW Missouri St. vs. USC 6:30 pm in Cancun, Mex.ico Tues., Dec. 29 *Wichim State at Southwest Mo. State 2:05 pm St. Louis Goldstar at Evansville (EX) 7:00 pm Wichita State at Fresno State Tournament TBD *Drake at Creighton 7:05 pm •southwest Mo. State at Evansville 7:00 pm Mon., Feb. 8 Sat., Nov. 7 Sun., Nov. 29 *Evansville at Drake 7:05 pm Supreme Court at Bradley (EX) 7:05 pm Bradley at Golden Gopher Cla sic TBD Wed., Dee. 30 Illinois State at Rainbow Wahine Tourney TBD *lllinois State at Northern Iowa 2:05 pm Thurs., Feb. 11 Sun., Nov. 8 Northern lllinois at Northern lowa(West Gym) 3:05 pm *lndiana State at Bradley 7:05 pm *Northern Iowa at Evansville 7:00 pm Chicago Challengers at Illinois St.(EX) 2:00 pm Southern Illinois at Santa Clara Diet Coke Classic TBD Exhibition at Indiana St. (EX) I :00 pm SW Missouri St. vs. Old Domjnion 9:00 pm in Cancun, Sat., Jan. 2 Fri., Feb. 12 Mexico *Creighton at Southwest Mo. Stale 7:05 pm *Bradley at Drake 7:05 pm Mon., Nov. 9 • Drake at Wichita State (DH) 3:30 pm • minois State at Southwest Mo. State 7:05 pm Exhibition at Northern Iowa (EX)(West Gym) 7:05 pm Wed., Dec. 2 •Evansville at IHinois State 7:00 pm *Indiana State at Wichita State 7:00 pm Basketball Travelers at SW Missouri St. (EX) 7:05 pm Dayton at Indiana St. 6:00 pm •southern lllinois at Indiana State I :00 pm Southwest Missouri State at Baylor 7:00 pm Sat., Feb. 13 Tues., Nov. JO Mon., Jan. 4 *Evansville at Southern IHinois 4:00 pm NU All-Stars at Creighton (EX)(Vinardi) 7:05 pm Thurs., Dec. 3 *Creighton at Wichita State (DH) 5:00 pm Austria Almliesl Sports at Evansville (EX) 7:00 pm Nebraska at Drake 7:05 pm *Evan ville at Indiana State 6:00 pm Sun., Feb. 14 Evansville at Indiana 6:30 pm *Northern Iowa at Bradley 6:05 pm *Bradley at Creighton 2:05 pm Wed., Nov. 11 •southern minois at niinois State 7:00 pm • minois State at Wichita State 2:00 pm Novosibirsk (Russia) at Illinois State (EX) 7:00 pm Fri., Dec. 4 *Indiana State at Southwest Mo. (MVC-TV) 2:00 pm Exhibition at Southern IJlinois (EX) 7:00 pm Bradley at Western lllinois 7:05 pm Wed., Jan. 6 Nonhern Iowa vs. Canisius 5:00 pm in Orlando, Fla. • Southwest Mo. State at Drake 7:05 pm Mon., Feb. 15 Thurs., Nov. 12 *Drake at Southern nlinois 7:00 pm Exhibition at Drake (EX) 7:05 pm Sat., Dee. 5 Thurs., Jan. 7 Michigan State at minois State 2:00 pm *Bradley at Evansville (DH) 4:30 pm Tues., Feb. 16 Fri., Nov. 13 Nonhern Iowa at High Point 5:00 pm in Orlando, Fla. *Illinois State at Creighton (Marian HS) 7:05 pm *Northern Iowa al Creighton 7:05 pm Creighton at Wyoming 8:00 pm Southern Hlinois at Saint Louis 7:00 pm *Northern Iowa at Southern lllinois 7:00 pm Evansville at Tennessee-Martin 7:00 pm Southwest Missouri State at Providence 3:00 pm Wed., Feb. 17 Exhibition at Indiana State (EX) 6:00 pm Sat., Jan. 9 *Drake at Evansville (DH) 4:30 pm Davidson at SW Missouri State 7:05 pm Sun., Dec. 6 • Bradley at Southern nlinois 2:00 pm Nebraska at Creighton 2:05 pm *Illinois Stale at Drake 2:05 pm Thurs., Feb. 18 Sat., Nov. 14 Indiana at Indiana St. 2:00 pm *Indiana State at Creighton (Marian HS) I :05 pm *Southwest Mo. State at Southern Illinois 7:00 pm Utah at Bradley 7:05 pm • Nonhern Iowa at Southwest Mo. State 2:05 pm *Wichita State at Bradley 7:05 pm Northern Iowa at Chicago State 3:00 pm Mon., Dec. 7 *Wichita State at Evansville 2:00 pm Basketball Travelers at Wichita St. (EX) 5:00 pm Wichita State at Tulsa 7:00 pm Sat., Feb. 20 Mon., Jan. 11 *Creighton at Southern Illinois 7:00 pm Sun., Nov. 15 Tues., Dec. 8 • Wichita State at Southern lllinois 7:00 pm *Indiana State at lllinois State 2:00 pm Rice at Ulinois State 4:30 pm Loyola at Bradley 7:05 pm *Indiana State at Drake 7:05 pm •southwest Mo. State at Bradley 4:05 pm Tennessee Tech at Southern IUinois 2:00 pm Missouri-Kansas City at Creighton 7:05 pm SW Missouri State at home in Preseason NWIT 2:05 pm Iowa at Drake 7 :05 pm Thurs., Jan. 14 Sun., Feb. 21 Missouri at lllinois State 7:00 pm •Creighton at Bradley 7:05 pm *Northern Iowa at Drake (MVC-TV) 2:00 pm Mon., Nov. 16 Arkansas at Southwest Mi ouri State 7:05 pm *Drake at Northern Iowa 7:05 pm Drake at Marquette 7:00 pm *Southwest Mo. State at Ulinois State 7:00 pm Mon., Feb. 22 Fri., Dec. I I *Wichita State at Indiana State 6:00 pm •Creighton at Evansville (DH) 4:30 pm Tues., Nov. 17 Nonhern Iowa at Tulsa 7:00 pm ntinois State at Minnesota 7:00 pm Sat., Jan. 16 Tues., Feb. 23 W. Illinois at Northern Iowa (West Gym) 7:05 pm Sat., Dec. 12 •Creighton at Northern Iowa (DH) 3:35 pm *Wichita State at Northern Iowa 7:05 pm Missouri-Kansas City at Wichita State 7:00 pm Creighton at Kansas 2:05 pm *Drake at Bradley (WTVP) 8:05 pm *Bradley at lllinois State (WTVP) 7:05 pm Drake at Iowa State 3:00 pm •Southern Ulinois at Evansville 2:00 pm Wed., Nov. 18 Valparaiso at Evansville 2:00 pm •southwest Mo. State at lndiana State I :00 pm Thurs., Feb. 25 Murray State at Evansville 7:00 pm Michigan at lllinois State 2:00 pm *Wichita State at Hlinois State 2:00 pm *Evansville at Southwest Mo. Stale 7:05 pm Indiana State at Eastern Illinois 4:45 pm Indiana State at Wisconsin-Green Bay 3:00 pm •southern Illinois at Wichita Stale 7:00 pm Michigan State at Southern fllinois 2:00 pm Thurs., Jan. 2 1 Thurs., Nov. 19 Oral Roberts al Wichita State 7:00 pm *Evansville al Creighton 7:05 pm Fri., Feb. 26 Bradley at Missouri 7:05 pm *Northern lowa at Wichita Slate 7:00 pm Southwest Mo. State in Preseason NWIT Time TBD Sun., Dec. 13 • Southern minois at Drake 7:05 pm *Northern Iowa at Indiana State 6:00 pm Florida International at SW Missouri State 2:05 pm Fri., Nov. 20 Sat., Jan. 23 Sat., Feb. 27 lllinois-Chicago at Northern Iowa (West Gym) 7:05 pm Sat., Dec. 19 *Bradley at Wichita Stale 7:00 pm •Creighton at Drake 2:05 pm Murray State at Southern Ulinois 7:00 pm Evansville at rtlinois-Chicago 4:30 pm • Drake at Southwest Mo. State (ESPN2) 11 :30 pm •Evansville at Wichita State 7:00 pm SW Missouri State in Preseason NWIT Time TBD Indiana State at Nassau Bahama Shootout TBD • minois State at Indiana State 4:00 pm •southern lllinois at Southwest Mo. State 2:05 pm Akron at Wichita State 2:00 pm •southern lllinois at Creighton 2:05 pm Sat., Nov. 2 1 Sun., Feb. 28 Montana St. at Creighton (Millard South) 7:05 pm Sun., Dec. 20 Mon., Jan. 25 *Bradley at lndiana State I :00 pm Southeast Mo. State at Indiana State 4:00 pm Bradley at Western Michigan 2:05 pm *Bradley al Southwest Mo. State 7:05 pm *Nonhem Iowa at IUinois Stale 2:00 pm Wichita State at New Mex.ico 2:00 pm Creighton vs. New Mexico State 6:00 pm in Flagstaff, Ariz. Thurs., Jan. 28 Mar. 4-5-6 Sun., Nov. 22 Drake at Wisconsin-Milwaukee 2:00 pm *Bradley at Nonhern Iowa 7:05 pm %State Fann MVC Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa Weber State at Bradley (WTVP) 2:05 pm Kansas State at lllinois State 2:00 pm *Illinois State at Evansville 7:00 pm Kansas State at Drake 2:00 pm Indiana State at Nassau Bahama Shootout TBD *Indiana State at Southern lllinois 7:00 pm Belmont at Evansville (DH) 4:00 pm Iowa State at Nonhern Iowa 2:05 pm •Southwest Mo. State at Creighton 7:05 pm %MVC Tournament (top eight teams qualify) Southern l'llinois at Colorado 3:00 pm *Wichita Stale at Drake 7:05 pm *MVC games Mon., Nov. 23 Wichita State hosts Pizza Shootout v . TBD (DH) denotes doubleheader with men's game fllinois State at Western Illinois 7:30 pm Sat., Jan. 30 Times central and subject to change Southern Illinois at Memphis 7:00 pm Mon., Dee. 2 1 *Illinois State at Southern Dlinois 5:00 pm Creighton at Northern Arizona 8:00 pm • Indiana State at Evansville 2:00 pm Tues., Nov. 24 Indiana State al Nassau Bahama Shootout vs. TBD •southwest Mo. State at Northern Iowa (DH) 3:35 pm Creighton at Iowa State 7:00 pm Brigham Young at SW Missouri Slate 7:05 pm Eastern Illinois at Evansville (Carson) 7:00 pm Sun., Jan. 31 Indiana State at IUPUI 6:00 pm Tues., Dec. 22 *Wichita State at Creighton 2:05 pm Arkansas State at SW Missouri St. 7:05 pm Indiana State at Nassau Bahama Shootout vs. TBD

N oRTHERN lowA W oMEN's BASKETBALL 1998-99 OPPONENTS

==== N oRTHERN l owA W oMEN's B ASKETBALL === OPPONENTS Location: Chicago, Ill. Letterwinners returning/lost: 7/2 CHICAGO STATE Enrollment: 9,467 Starters returning/lost: 4/1 Conference: Mid-Continent Women's basketball SID: Terrence Jackson SATURDAY, Nov. 14 Athletic Director: Al Avant Office phone: 773-995-2217 CHICAGO, ILL. Nickname: Cougars Home phone: 773-734-3964 Colors: Green and White FAX: 773-995-3656 Arena (Cap.): Jacoby D. Dickens Athletics Center Web Site: www.csu.edu Head Coach (Alma Mater, Year): Kim McQuarter (Old Press row: 773-995-3641 Dominion, 1990) Series record: UNI leads 7-1 Record at school (years): 6-74 (3) ~ast meeting: 12/8/97 at UNI -- UNI 89, CSU 55 Career record (years): 6-74 (3) Assistant Coaches: Antonio Cooper and Trinette Wright Basketball office phone: 773-995-2289 1997-98 overall record: 1-26 1997-98 conference record (finish): 0-16 (9th)

Location: Macomb, Ill. Letterwinners returning/lost: 5/4 WESTERN ILLINOIS Enrollment: 12,500 Starters returning/lost: 2/3 Conference: Mid-Continent Women's basketball SID: Jason Kaufman TUESDAY, Nov. 1 7 Athletic Director: Dr. Helen Smiley Office phone: 309-298-1133 CEDAR FALLS, IOWA Nickname: Westerwinds Home phone: 309-833-2198 Colors: Purple and Old Gold FAX: 309-298-2060 Arena (Cap.): Western Hall (5,139) Press row: 309-298-1227 Head Coach (Alma Mater, Year): Leslie Crane (Arkan­ Web Site: www.wiu.edu/users/miath sas State, 1986) Series record: WIU leads 13-10 Record at school (years): 0-0 Last meeting: 11 /26/93 at UNI -- WIU 65, UNI 56 Career record (years): 0-0 Assistant Coaches: Stephanie Schueler, Carlene Mitchell Basketball office phone: 309-298-1703 1997-98 overall record: 8-18 1997-98 conference record (finish): 5-11 (7th)

Location: Chicago, Ill. Letterwinners returning/lost: 8/4 ILLINOIS-CHICAGO Enrollment: 24,410 Starters returning/lost: 3/2 Conference: Midwestern Collegiate Women's basketball SID: Bill Behrns FRIDAY, Nov. 20 Athletic Director: James Schmidt Office phone: 312-996-5881 CEDAR FALLS, IOWA Nickname: Flames Home phone: 773-763-7169 Colors: Navy Blue and Fire Engine Red FAX: 312-996-5882 Arena (Cap.): UIC Pavilion (8,000) Web Site: www.uic.edu/depts/sports Head Coach (Alma Mater, Year): Press row: 312-413-5712 Tim Eatman (Talladega, 1988) Series record: UNI leads 6-4 Record at school (years): 0-0 Last meeting: 11 /17/97 at UIC -- UNI 87, UIC 65 Career record (years): 36-22 (2) Assistant Coaches: Mary Pat Connolly, Bridgett Bonds­ Williams and La Tonya Tate Basketball office phone: 312-996-6962 1997-98 overall record: 7-20 1997-98 conference record (finish): 2-12 (8th)

NoRTHERN lowA WoMEN's BASKETBALL OPPONENTS Location: DeKalb, Ill. Letterwinners returning/lost: 9/3 ORTHERN ILLINOIS Enrollment: 22,252 Starters returning/lost: 3/2 Conference: Mid-American Women's basketball SID: TBA SUNDAY, Nov. 29 Athletic Director: Cary Groth Office phone: 815-753-3700 C EDAR FALLS, IOWA Nickname: Huskies Home phone: n/a Colors: Cardinal and Black FAX: 815-753-9540 Arena (Cap.): Evans Field House (6,044) Web Site: www.niu.edu/athletics Head Coach (Alma Mater, Year): Carol Hammerle Press row: 815-753-0628 (Northern Michigan, 1969) Series record: NIU leads 4-3 Record at school (years): 0-0 Last meeting: 12/3/97 at NIU -- UNI 91 , NIU 70 Career record (years): 457-227 (25) Assistant Coaches: Emily Bauer, Malisa Bryant, Rhonda Rice Basketball office phone: 815-753-0586 1997-98 overall record: 4-22 1997-98 conference record (finish): 3-15 (11th)

Location: Buffalo, N.Y. Letterwinners returning/lost: 10/2 C ANISIUS Enrollment: 4,598 Starters returning/lost: 3/2 Conference: Metro Atlantic Athletic Women's basketball SID: Renee FRIDAY, DEC. 4 Anderson Athletic Director: Dr. Daniel P. Starr Office phone: 716-888-2978 O RLANDO, FLA. Nickname: Golden Griffins/Griffs Home phone: 716-627-3804 Colors: Blue and Gold FAX: 716-888-2980 Arena (Cap.): Koessler Athletic Center (1,800) Web Site: www.Canisius.edu Head Coach (Alma Mater, Year): Mike Decillis (Ithaca, Press row: 716-888-2947 1971) Series record: First Meeting Record at school (years): 0-0 Career record (years): 253-129 (14) Assistant Coaches: Michelle Collins and Kathy Lynch Basketball office phone: 716-888-2976 1997-98 overall record: 3-24 1997-98 conference record (finish): 2-16 (10th)

Location: High Point, N.C. Letterwinners returning/lost: 6/3 H IGH POINT Enrollment: 2,900 Starters returning/lost: 2/3 Conference: Big South (Fall 1999) Women's basketball SID: Holly Jurgensen SATURDAY, DEC. 5 Athletic Director: Dr. Woody Gibson Office phone: 336-841-4605 O RLANDO, FLA. Nickname: Panthers Home phone: n/a Colors: Purple and White FAX: 336-841-9182 Arena (Cap.): Millis Arena (1 ,750) Web Site: www.highpoint.edu Head Coach (Alma Mater, Year): Dr. Joe Ellenburg Press row: 336-841-4518 (Carson-Newman, 1961) Series record: First Meeting Record at school (years): 178-108 (10) Career record (years): 178-108 (10) ~ Assistant Coaches: Tooey Loy High Point University. Basketball office phone: 336-841-9180 1997-98 overall record: 23-4 1997-98 conference record (finish): n/a

NoRTHERN l owA WoMEN's BASKETBALL OPPONENTS Location : Tulsa, Okla. Letterwinners returning/lost: 8/5 TULSA Enrollment: 4,300 Starters returning/lost: 3/2 Conference: Western Athletic (Mountain Division) Women 's basketball SID: Roger Dunaway FRIDAY, DEC. 11 Athletic Director: Judy Macleod Office phone : 918-631-2163 TULSA, OKLA. Nickname: Golden Hurricane Home phone: 918-836-5069 Colors: Old Gold, Royal Blue and Crimson FAX: 918-631-3913 Arena (Cap.): Donald W. Reynolds Center (8,300) and Web Site: www.utulsaathletics.com Expo Pavilion (5,780) Press row: TBA at Reynolds Center, 918-7 42-4838 at Head Coach (Alma Mater, Year) : Marla Odom (South­ Expo Pavilion west Missouri State, 1988) Series record: First Meeting Record at school (years) : 14-39 (2) Career record (years): 14-39 (2) Assistant Coaches: Chuck Rieb, Mendy Benson and Kimberly Wilson Jenkins Basketball office phone: 918-631-2391 1997-98 overall record: 9-18 1997-98 conference record (finish): 5-9 (5th/Pacific)

Location : Ames, Iowa Letterwinners returning/lost: 7/4 IOWA STATE Enrollment: 25,384 Starters returning/lost: 2/3 Conference: Big 12 Women's basketball SID: Erin Rosacker SUNDAY, DEC. 20 Athletic Director: Gene Smith Office phone: 515-294-5778 CEDAR FALLS, IOWA . Nickname: Cyclones Home phone: 515-232-0177 Colors: Cardinal and Gold FAX: 515-294-0558 Arena (Cap.): James H. Hilton Coliseum (14,044) Web Site: www.cyclones.com Head Coach (Alma Mater, Year) : Bill Fennelly (William Press row: 515-294-6178 or 515-296-9968 Penn College, 1970) Series record: ISU leads 19-6 Record at school (years): 59-30 (3) Last meeting: 12/21 /97 at ISU -- ISU 77, UNI 60 Career record (years): 225-83 (10) Assistant Coaches: Katie Abrahamson , Brenda Oldfield and Latoja Harris Basketball office phone: 515-294-3436 1997-98 overall record: 25-8 1997-98 conference record (finish) : 12-4 (2nd)

Location: Peoria, Ill. Letterwinners returning/lost: 8/4 BRADLEY Enrollment: 6,000 Starters returning/lost: 2/3 Conference: Missouri Valley Women 's basketball SID: Bret Seymour MON., )AN. 4 AT PEORIA, ILL. Athletic Director: Ken Kavanagh Office phone: 309-677-2627 THURS., )AN. 28 IN CEDAR FALLS Nickname: Braves Home phone: 309-677-2198 Colors: Red & White FAX: 309-677-2626 Arena (Cap.): Robertson Field House (7,003) Web Site: www.bradley.edu Head Coach (Alma Mater, Year) : Donna Freitag (Iowa, Press row: 309-677-2635 1983) Series record : Bradley leads 25-5 Record at school (years): 25-29 (2) Last meeting: 1/24/98 at UNI -- UNI 89, BU 71 Career record (years): 25-29 (2) 2/21 /98 at BU -- BU 60, UNI 57 Assistant Coaches: Tracy Anderson , Jonelle Polk McCloud and Maureen Cahill Basketball office phone: 309-677-2685 1997-98 overall record: 9-17 1997-98 conference record (finish): 4-14 (9th)

NoRTHERN lowA WoMEN's BASKETBALL MVC OPPONENTS Location: Omaha, Neb. Letterwinners returning/lost: 8/3 CREIGHTON Enrollment: 6, 100 Starters returning/lost: 3/2 Conference: Missouri Valley Women's basketball SID: Abby SAT., jAN. 16 IN CEDAR FALLS Dillon Athletic Director: Bruce Rasmussen Office phone: 402-280-5544 TUE., FEB. 16 AT OMAHA, NEB. Nickname: Bluejays Home phone: 402-344-8979 Colors: Blue and White FAX: 402-280-2495 Arena (Cap.): Omaha Civic Auditorium (9,493) Web Site: www.creighton.edu/Athletics Head Coach (Alma Mater, Year): Connie Yori Press row: 402-444-4705 (Creighton, 1986) Series record: Creighton leads 14-4 Record at school (years): 101-68 (6) Last meeting: 2/26/98 at UNI-- UNI 78, CU 72, Career record (years): 126-93 (8) 12/28/97 at CU -- CU 82, UNI 66 Assistant Coaches: Jim Flanery, Jennifer Guilland and Angela Reed Basketball office phone: 402-280-4769 1997-98 overall record: 16-12 1997-98 conference record (finish): 11-7 (3rd)

Location: Des Moines, Iowa Letterwinners returning/lost: 8/4 D RAKE Enrollment: 3,500 Starters returning/lost: 3/2 Conference: Missouri Valley Women's basketball T HURS., jAN. 14 IN CEDAR FALLS SID: Tammi Hoffman Athletic Director: Lynn King Office phone: 515-271-37 40 SUN., FEB. 21 AT DES MOINES, IOWA Nickname: Bulldogs Home phone: 515-255-0887 Colors: Blue and White FAX: 515-271-3015 Arena (Cap.): Knapp Center (7,002) Web Site: www.drake.edu/ Head Coach (Alma Mater, Year): Press row: 515-271-4878 Lisa Sluder (Northern Iowa, 1983) Series record: Drake leads 36-4 Record at school (years): 143-89 (8) Last meeting: 12/30/97 at Drake: Drake 99, UNI 79 Career record (years): 312-125 (13) 2/28/98 at UNI: Drake 89, UNI 59 Assistant Coaches: Jan Jensen, Jenni Fitzgerald, Lisa Brinkmeyer Basketball office phone: 515-271-2165 1997-98 overall record: 25-5 1997-98 conference record (finish): 17-1 (1st)

Location: Evansville, Ind. Letterwinners returning/lost: 7/5 EVANSVILLE Enrollment: 2,600 Starters returning/lost: 3/2 Conference: Missouri Valley Women SAT., FEB. 6 IN CEDAR FALLS 's basketball SID: John Painter Athletic Director: Laura Tietjen Office phone: 812-488-1152 THURS., FEB. 11 AT EVANSVILLE, IND. Nickname: Purple Aces Home phone: 812-471-4406 Colors: Purple, White and Orange FAX: 812-479-2090 or 812-479-2199 Arena (Cap.): Roberts Stadium (12,300) Web Site: www.evansville.edu Head Coach (Alma Mater, Year): Kathi Bennett Press row: 812-477-7520 (Wisconsin-Green Bay, 1986) Series record: UNI leads 6-2 Record at school (years): 9-43 (2) Last meeting: 2/1 3/98 at UE -- UNI 63, UE 60 Career record (years): 182-85 (10) 1/19/98 at UNI -- UNI 80, UE 69 Assistant Coaches: Tricia Betthauser, Matt Bollant, Angie Swenson Basketball office phone: 812-479-2289 1997-98 overall record: 6-20 1997-98 conference record (finish): H 7 (10th)

NoRTHERN lowA WoMEN's BASKETBALL MVC OPPONENTS Location: Normal, Ill. Letterwinners returning/lost: 6/4 ILLINOIS STATE Enrollment: 20,045 Starters returning/lost: 2/3 Conference: Missouri Valley Women 's basketball SID: Tom Lamonica WED., DEC. 30 IN CEDAR FALLS Athletic Director: Rick Greenspan Office phone: 309-438-3825 SUN., FEB. 28 AT NORMAL, ILL. Nickname: Redbirds Home phone: 309-454-1645 Colors: Red and White FAX: 309-438-5634 Arena (Cap.): Redbird Arena (10,200) Web Site: www.is.ilstu.edu/Redbirds Head Coach (Alma Mater, Year) : Jill Hutchison (New Press row: 309-438-5950 or 309-438-8217 Mexico, 1967) Series record: ISU leads 28-4 Record at school (years): 453-303 (27) Last meeting: 2/5/98 at UNI ·· UNI 78, ISU 68 Career record (years): 453-303 (27) 1/11 /98 at ISU ·· ISU 83, UNI 70 Assistant Coaches: Susan Wellman, Cherie Swarthout, Christy Thomaskutty Basketball office phone: 309-438-2567 1997 -98 overall record: 11-16 1997-98 conference record (finish) : 9-9 (4th)

Location: Terre Haute, Ind. Letterwinners returning/lost: 8/1 INDIANA STATE Enrollment: 10,934 Starters returning/lost: 4/1 Conference: Missouri Valley Women's basketball SID: Kelly Halliburton MON., DEC. 28 IN CEDAR FALLS Interim Athletic Director: Andrea Myers Office phone: 812-237-4159 FRI., FEB. 26 AT TERRE HAUTE, IND. Nickname: Sycamores Home phone: 812-231-8524 Colors: Royal Blue and White FAX: 812-237 -4157 Arena (Cap.): Hulman Center (10,200) Web Site: n/a Head Coach (Alma Mater, Year) : Cheryl Reeve Press row: 812-237-7656 (LaSalle , 1988) Series record: ISU leads 21-9 Record at school (years) : 38-43 (3) Last meeting: 217/98 at UNI ·· ISU 67, UNI 60 (ot) Career record (years): 38-43 (3) 1/9/98 at ISU ·· UNI 72, ISU 64 Assistant Coaches: Donna Seybold, Jim Wiedie and Tracy Holscher Basketball office phone: 812-237-8357 1997-98 overall record : 17-11 1997-98 conference record (finish): 10-8 (4th)

Location : Carbondale, Ill. . Letterwinners returning/lost: 10/3 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS Enrollment: 22,252 Starters returning/lost: 3/2 Conference: Missouri Valley Women's basketball SID: Gene Green THURS ., ]AN. 7 AT CARBONDALE, ILL. Athletic Director: Jim Hart Office phone: 618-453-5470 THURS., FEB. 4 IN CEDAR FALLS Nickname: Salukis Home phone: 618-684-2371 Colors: Maroon and White FAX: 618-536-2152 Arena (Cap.): SIU Arena (10,014) Web Site: www.siu .edu/-athletic Head Coach (Alma Mater, Year) : Julie Beck (Missouri, Press row: 618-453-7600 1978) Series record : SIU leads 26-4 Record at school (years): 0-0 Last meeting: 2/15/98 at SIU·· UNI 61 , SIU 47 Career record (years) : 0-0 1/17/98 at UNI·· UNI 68, SIU 54 Assistant Coaches: Lea Robinson , Lori Opp, Sue Syljebeck Basketball office phone: 618-453-4667 1997-98 overall record : 10-18 1997-98 conference record (finish) : 7-11 (8th)

NoRTHERN lowA WoMEN's BASKETBALL MVC OPPONENTS SOUTHWEST Location: Springfield, Mo. Letterwinners returning/lost: 8/3 Enrollment: 17,836 Starters returning/lost: 4/1 MISSOURI STATE Conference: Missouri Valley Women's basketball SID: Michael Sullivan Athletic Director: Bill Rowe Office phone: 417-836-5402 SAT., jAN. 9 AT SPRINGFIELD, Mo. Nickname: Lady Bears Home phone: 417-823-4965 SAT., ]AN. 30 IN CEDAR FALLS Colors: Maroon and White FAX: 417-836-4868 Arena (Cap.): Hammons Student Center (8,846) Web Site: www.sports.smsu.edu Head Coach (Alma Mater, Year): Cheryl Burnett Press row: 417-836-4150 (Kansas, 1981) Series record: SMSU leads 29-5 Record at school (years): 226-101 (11) Last meeting: Career record (years): 226-101 (11) 3/5/98 at SMSU (MVC Tourney) -- SMSU 82, UNI 58 .. Assistant Coaches: Lynnette Robinson, Karen Rapier, 2/10/98 at UNI -- SMSU 73, UNI 66 Chuck Williams 1/29/98 at SMSU -- SMSU 94, UNI 59 • Basketball office phone: 417-836-4136 1997-98 overall record: 24-6 .. 1997-98 conference record (finish): 14-4 (2nd)

Location: Wichita, Kan. Letterwinners returning/lost: 8/4 W ICHITA STATE Enrollment: 14,669 Starters returning/lost: 3/2 Conference: Missouri Valley Women's basketball SID: TSO THURS., ]AN. 21 AT W ICHITA, KAN. Athletic Director: Bill Belknap Office phone: 316-978-3265 T HURS., FEB. 23 IN CEDAR FALLS Nickname: Shockers Home phone: TSO Colors: Black and Yellow FAX: 316-978-3336 Arena (Cap.): Levitt Arena (10,529) Web Site: www.twsu.edu Head Coach (Alma Mater, Year): Darryl Smith (College Press row: 316-978-3299 of Great Falls, 1981) Series record: WSU leads 23-7 Record at school (years): 0-0 Last meeting: 1/31 /98 at WSU -- WSU 69, UNI 67 Career record (years): 0-0 1/2/98 at UNI -- WSU 85, UNI 67 Assistant Coaches: Noelle Braunschweiger, Brad Rustan Basketball office phone: 316-978-3257 1997-98 overall record: 13-14 1997-98 conference record (finish): 9-9 (T5th)

EATHER WOODY Looking for the perfect group outing? Look no figures were up 44 percent at UNI with a record 6,793 farther than Northern Iowa basketball. Heather Woody fans overall, an average of 618 fans per contest. G ROUP TICKET SALES coordinates group ticket sales for UNI women's This year three NCAA teams from a year ago C OO RDINATOR basketball events, and is looking forward to meeting with make the trek to Cedar Falls: Southwest Missouri State, your organization. Drake and Iowa State. Not to mention a trio of talented Panther athletic events are the perfect way for your teams from Illinois (Western Illinois, Illinois-Chicago and corporate outing, family reunion, holiday get-together, Northern Illinois) and one of the toughest conference fraternity, high school group or friends to go out and schedules in the nation. have a great time while supporting intercollegiate Last year, attendance in the Missouri Valley Confer­ athletics. ence ranked sixth nationally with an average women's Groups of 20 and above can receive up to 50 per­ basketball attendance of 2,012, behind only the Big 10, cent off. In addition, large groups will be recognized SEC,Big 12, Big East and Pac-10. In addition, the Valley with an announcement at the game. set a new mark with 253,506 total fans in 1997-98. Since head women's basketball coach Tony If you would like more information about group DiCecco's arrival at UNI three years ago, attendance ticket sales for women's basketball or any other Panther has nearly doubled. Last season alone, attendance sport, call Heather Woody at (319) 273-7817.

NoRTHERN l owA WoMEN's BASKETBALL ADOPT-A-SCHOOL PANTHERS GIVE BACK TO THE CEDAR VALLEY

THE NORTHERN IOWA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM TRAVELS TO ELEM ENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS TO HELP STUDENTS UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION AND A SUBSTANCE-FREE LIFESTYLE. What began as a passing thought in Omaha, Neb. has grown by leaps and bounds Sophomore Kary Dawson meets wt!h a fan following a game during the 1997-98 season. The Panthers into the Univeristy of North~rn Iowa women's meet wt!h elementary and middle school students to speak on the importance of education. The school basketball program's "Adopt-A-School" is then invited to a women's basketball game and given the opportunity to meet the players and collect outreach. autographs following the contest. "It's based on an appreciation for what we, as coaches and student-athletes, are so Following the contest, the team meets with to Falls. While with the Lady Jays, he started a fortunate to have," said Head Coach Tony talk with the fans and signs posters and fan­ similar program in the Omaha metro area, DiCecoo. "We're in the best position around provided items. which also met with success. to be able to express to these students the importance and the value of athletics and academics." 1997-98 PARTICIPATI NG Rather than children "adopting" players, II Ir's (A DOPT-A-SCHOOL) as so often happens in collegiate athletics, SCHOOLS BASED ON AN APPRECIATION the women's team "adopts" schools, in a sort • Blessed Sacrament Elementary of role-reversal that reaps benefits for both FOR WHAT WE, AS COACHES • Community Lutheran Elementary groups involved. • East Buchanan Central Elementary The Panther players and coaches speak AND STUDENT-ATHLETES, ARE SO • East Buchanan South Elementary with elementary and middle school students FORTUNATE TO HAVE." • Edison Elementary about the importance of education and the • Jewett Elementary dangers of substance abuse, among other --TONY DICECCO • Kingsley Elemtary topics. HEAD COACH • Orange Elementary ''The Adopt-A-School program gives us an • St. John's/St. Nicholas Elemtary opportunity to get out into the community and "It's a lot of fun to meet with the kids after • St. Mary's Elementary to help kids see the benefits of athletics and a our games," senior Mary Koch said. "They • Valley Park Elementary substance-free lifestyle," said junior Allison recognize us and sometimes talk about what • Woodbury Elementary Starr. "Sometimes we just go and read to we said to them. I think they have a really younger elementary kids. It's a fun time." great time and it exposes them to what For more information on the Adopt-A­ Once the Panthers speak to the elemen­ athletics can do in their lives." School program or to schedule a time for tary and middle school-aged students, the The program's roots are in Omaha, where the Panthers to visit your school, please entire school, including teachers and support Dicecco was an assistant at Creighton contact the UNI Sports Marketing Depart­ staff, is invited to a women's basketball game. University prior to taking the helm in Cedar ment at 319-273-6944. I 41=== N oRTHERN l owA W oMEN's B ASKETBALL UNI HISTORY

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SINGLE GAME RECORDS FGs Made: 41 , vs. Illinois-Chicago (2/12/83); vs. Marycrest (12/4/81 ) FGs Att.: 91 vs. Drake (1 /23/93) FG %: .678, vs. Creighton (2/20/90) 3-pt. FGs Made: 10, vs. Western Illinois (1 /23/92); vs. Bradley (1 /24/98) 3-pt. FGs Att.: 30, vs. Minnesota (12/15/95); at Iowa State (12/21 /97) 3-pt FG %: 1.000 (4-4), vs. Indiana State (2/5/87) FTs Made: 34, vs. Weber State (11 /23/96) FTs Att.: 46, vs. Iowa State (12/11 /78); vs. Weber State (11 /23/96) FT%: 1.000 (8-8), vs. Illinois State (1 /2/87) Points: 107, vs. Creighton (2/20/90) Off. Rebounds: 35, vs. Illinois St. (1 /16/92) . . . . ~. ;:;:;.._ Def. Rebounds: 39 Nia ara (11 /29/96) The 1997-98 t~am ~as the m?st successful smce 1982-83, postmg the first wmnmg season since 1982- , g . 83, and recordmg eight wms m the Mtssourt Valley Conference, the most since joining the Valley in Rebounds: 65, vs. Concordia (1 /9/81) 1991-92. Fouls: 33, vs. Drake (1 /23/93) Assists: 28, vs. Creighto!1 (2/20/90) Blocks: 12, vs. Nebraska-Omaha SEASON RECORDS Opponents' Scoring Avg. (high): 82.4, 1983-84 (11/19/82), vs. Iowa St. (12/9/83) FGs Made: 933, 1981-82 Games: 31 , 1981-82 Steals: 26, vs. Marycrest (1/28/81) FGs Att.: 2,016, 1981-82 Points: 2,205, 1981-82 Turnovers: 46, Iowa State (12/11/78) FG %: .463 (933-2,016), 1981-82 Scoring Average: 73.3, 1980-81 Margin of victory: 58 (95-37), vs. 3-pt. FGs Made: 154, 1997-98 Rebounds: 1,241 , 1980-81 Chicago State (1 /18/89) 3-pt. FGs Att.: 449, 1997-98 Rebound Average: 44.3, 1980-81 Margin of defeat: 64 (43-107) , vs. 3-pt FG %: .432 (83-192), 1989-90 Assists: 432, 1989-90 Drake (2/12/79) FTs Made: 461 , 1995-96 FTs Att.: 667, 1995-96 Blocks: 149, 1981-82 FT%: .717 (307-428), 1987-88 Steals: 364, 1981-82 Turnovers: 868, 1978-79 Wins: 22, 1981-82 Fouls: 641 , 1995-96 Losses: 25, 1983-84 Winning%: .842 (16-3), 1975-76 Opponents' Scoring Avg. (low): 61.2, 1982-83

CAREER RECORDS Rebounds: 788, Tami Schebler (1981-84) FGs Made: 664, Diane Roberts (1984-88) Assists: 475, Kelley Westhoff (1993-97) FGs Att.: 1,552, Diane Roberts (1984-88) Blocks: 149, Tami Schebler (1981-84) FG %: .536 (218-407), Sue Grove (1980-82) Steals: 279, Deb Drenth (1980-83) 3-pt. FGs Made: 109, Molly Kelly (1987-90) Fouls: 346, Sandy Grabowski (1985-89) 3-pt. FGs Att.: 359, Karen Fenske (1993-97) Disqualifications: 29, Sandy Grabowski (1985-89) 3-pt FG %: .483 (25-58), Kris Huffman (1986-89) Turnovers: 473, Loretha Mosley (1988-91) FTs Made: 331, Deb Drenth (1980-83) Games Played: 114, Tami Schebler (1981-84) FTs Att.: 449, Deb Drenth (1980-83) Games Started: 111 , Deb Drenth (1980-83) FT%: .817 (188-230), Kris Huffman (1986-89) Minutes Played: 2957, Loretha Mosley (1988-91) Points: 1,701, Diane Roberts (1984-88) Consecutive Free Throws Made: 26, Ann Miller (five games) 1982

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AME Points: 40, Diane Roberts vs. Illinois State (3/1/85) FGs Made: 17, Diane Roberts vs. Illinois State (3/1/85) FGs Att.: 31 , Diane Roberts vs. Illinois State (3/1/85) FG %: 1.000 (9-9), Stephanie Davis vs. Creighton (2/20/90) 3-pt. FGs Made: 7, Nadine Brandt vs. Illinois St. (1'1 1/98); Molly Kelly vs. Wichita State (1 /20/90) 3-pt. FGs Att.: 15, Molly Kelly vs. Wichita State (1'20/90); Karen Fenske vs. Wichita State (1 /16/95) 3-pt FG %: 1.000 (3-3), Five times, most recently by Karen Fenske vs. Southern Illinois (2/18/95) s Made: 16, Deb Drenth vs. Northwestern (2/21 /81 ) s Att.: 19, Deb Drenth vs. Northwestern (2/21 /81) %: 1.000 (12-12) , Ann Miller vs. Southern Illinois (2/6/92) Off. Rebounds: 11 , Julie Street vs. Southern Illinois (3/5/94) Loretha Mosely owns places on seven career Diane Roberts, an Eldora, Iowa native, set 18 Def. Rebounds: 12, Four times, most leader lists. She played for Coaches Kim Mayden records and is ranked on all but two of UNl's recently by Ann Miller vs. Chicago St. 2/25/93 and Terri Lasswell from 1988-91. career leader lists. She played for Coach Kim Rebounds: 19, Lisa Geske vs. Illinois-Chicago Mayden from 1985-88. (2/12/83); Loretha Mosley vs. Drake (1 /12/93); Theresa Parks vs. Grand View (1978) SEASON Assists: Kelley Westhoff on three occasions, most recently vs. Wichita State (1 / 13/97) Points: 541 , Diane Roberts (1 984-85) Turnovers: 12, Four times, most recently by Scoring Average: 19.3, Diane Roberts (1984-85) Loretha Mosley vs. Nebraska (12 /22/89) FGs Made: 216, Diane Roberts {1984-85) Blocks: 7, Carol Hogen vs. Nebraska- FGs Att.: 448, Diane Roberts {1984-85) Omaha (1 1/26/82); Tami Schebler vs. Iowa FG %: .541 {118-218), Sue Grove (1 980-81) (12/1/83) and vs. Western Illinois (2/29/84) 3-pt. FGs Made: 73, Molly Kelly (1989-90) Steals: 8, Ann Miller vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee 3-pt. FGs Att.: 187, Ann Miller (1992-93) (11 /26/91); Kelley Westhoff vs. Evansville 3-pt FG % (50 att.): .459 (73-159) Molly Kelly (1 989-90) (12/31/96) FTs Made: 112, Ann Miller (1992-93) inutes: 60, Ann Miller vs. Drake (1/23/93) FTs Att.: 161 , Diane Roberts (1984-85) FT% (75 att.): .830 (83-100) Diane Roberts (1986-87) Offensive Rebounds: 80, Sandy Grabowski (1988-89) Defensive Rebounds: 144, Julie Street (1993-94) Total Rebounds: 224, Deb Drenth (1980-81) Rebound Average: 10.1 , Pat Zalesky (1978-79) Assists: 180, Kelley Westhoff (1996-97) Assist Average: 7.2, Kelley Westhoff (1996-97) Blocks: 66, Carol Hogen (1 982-83) Block Average: 2.4, Carol Hogen {1982-83) Steals: 84, Deb Drenth {1982-83) Steal Average: 3.0, Deb Drenth (1982-83) Turnovers: 125, Four times, most recently by Kary Dawson {1997-98) Fouls: 106, Sandy Grabowski (1985-86) Disqualifications: 14, Sandy Grabowski (1985-86) Games Played: 31 , By Three Players in 1981-82 Games Started: 31 , By Three Players in 1981-82 Minutes Played: 1079, Diane Roberts (1984-85) Minutes Per Game Average: 38.5, Diane Roberts (1984-85) Sophomore guard Nadine Brandt

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SCORING 3 - POINT FI ELD G OALS - ATIEMPTED 1. Diane Roberts 1,701 1. Karen Fenske 359 2. Deb Drenth 1,449 2. Ann Miller 336 3. Kris Huffman 1,294 3. Traci Amos 312 4. Tami Schebler 1,268 4. Molly Kelly 259 5. Cindy Harms 1,045 5. Kate Lawler 223 6. Lisa Geske 1,036 6. Nadine Brandt 161 6. Loretha Mosley 1,036 7. Allison Starr 159 8. Julie Street 1,016 8. Mary Koch 150 9. Betty Davis 999 9. Diane Roberts 138 10. Jill Jameson 979 1O . Jen Steffens 126

FI ELD G OALS - MADE 3-POINT FI ELD G OAL PCT. ( MIN. 25 ATIEM PTS) 1. Diane Roberts 664 1. Kris Huffman .483 2. Deb Drenth 559 2. Molly Kelly .421 3. Tami Schebler 558 3. Diane Roberts .384 4. Kris Huffman 539 4. Linda Steiner .381 5. Lisa Geske 438 5. Mary Koch .367 6. Betty Davis 426 6. Nadine Brandt .366 7. Jill Jameson 414 7. Jill Jameson .347 8. Cindy Harms 410 8. Cindy Harms .340 9. Loretha Mosley 408 9. Erin Fox .339 10. Julie Street 373 10. Kate Lawler .336

FI ELD GOALS -ATIEMPTED FREE THROWS - MADE 1. Diane Roberts 1,552 1. Deb Drenth 331 Junior Allison Starr 2. Deb Drenth 1,184 2. Diane Roberts 320 3. Kris Huffman 1,173 3. Julie Street 270 4. Tami Schebler 1,144 4. Jen Steffens 270 5. Betty Davis 1,102 5. Loretha Mosley 220 REBOUNDS 1. Tami Schebler 788 6. Lisa Geske 1,038 6. Cindy Harms 209 2. Deb Drenth 758 7. Jill Jameson 937 7. Ann Miller 207 3. Julie Street 700 8. Nicki Rohde 194 8. Loretha Mosley 924 4. Diane Roberts 676 9. Cindy Harms 873 9. Kris Huffman 188 5. Sandy Grabowski 562 10. Julie Street 864 10. Kate Lawler 186 6. Jen Steffens 550 7. Lisa Geske 521 FIELD GOAL PCT. (MIN. 250 ATIEMPTS) FREE THROWS - ATIEMPTED 8. Kris Huffman 475 1. Sue Grove .536 1. Deb Drenth 449 9. Katie McFadden 469 2. Chris Robbins .519 2. Diane Roberts 441 10. Nicki Rohde 466 3. Stephanie Davis .491 3. Julie Street 423 4. Sandy Grabowski .489 4. Jen Steffens 386 A SSISTS 5. Pat Zalesky .488 5. Loretha Mosley 380 1. Kelley Westhoff 475 6. Tami Schebler .488 6. Katie McFadden 293 2. Loretha Mosley 425 7. Carol Hogen .483 7. Cindy Harms 291 3. Kris Huffman 322 8. Deb Drenth .472 8. Sandy Grabowski 288 4. Deb Drenth 292 9. Shannon Kadner .470 9. Chris Robbins 280 5. Betty Davis 261 10. Cindy Harms .470 10. Nicki Rohde 278 6. Traci Amos 254 7. Nicki Rohde 240 3 - POINT FIELD GOALS - MADE FREE THROW PCT. (MIN. 100 ATIEMPTS) 8. Molly Kelly 219 1. Molly Kelly 109 1. Kris Huffman .817 9. Lisa Laughlin 188 2. Ann Miller 103 2. Erin Fox .791 10. Ann Miller 185 3. Karen Fenske 89 3. Ann Miller .784 4. Traci Amos 83 4. Jill Jameson .779 STEALS 5. Kate Lawler 75 5. Kate Lawler .769 1. Deb Drenth 279 6. Nadine Brandt 59 6. Sue Grove .758 2. Betty Davis 218 7. Mary Koch 55 7. Deb Drenth .737 3. Loretha Mosley 194 8. Allison Starr 53 8. Kathy Konigsmark .735 4. Kris Huffman 177 8. Diane Roberts 53 9. Diane Roberts .726 5. Kelley Westhoff 172 10. Eri n Fox 39 10. Cindy Harms .71 8 6. Nikki Dillard 138 7. Diane Roberts 135 8. Nicki Rohde 134 Active players in bold italic. 9. Allison Starr 131 Records before 1978-79 are incomplete. 10. Ann Miller 130

N o RTHERN lowA W o MEN's BASKETBALL RECORD VS. ALL-TIME OPPONENTS

Opponent Record First Meeting Last Meeting Opponent Record First Meeting Last Meeting Arizona State 0-1 1993-94 1993-94 Nevada-Las Vegas 0-1 1985-86 1985-86 Arkansas State 0-1 1998-89 1988-89 Niagara 1-1 1995-96 1996-97 Augustana (Ill.) 1-1 1980-81 1981-82 North Central 1-0 1981-82 1981-82 Aug ustana (S.D.) 2-1 1975-76 1982-83 North Dakota 1-0 1977-78 1977-78 Bradley 5-25 1983-84 1997-98 North Iowa Area Community College 3-1 1974-75 1978-79 Briar Cliff 1-0 1970-71 1970-71 Northern Arizona 2-1 1989-90 1994-95 Buena Vista 3-0 1973-74 1974-75 Northeastern Illinois 3-1 1991-92 1997-98 Buffalo 0-2 1995-96 1996-97 NE Missouri State 4-1 1980-81 1982-83 Cal State-Northridge 1-0 1996-97 1996-97 Northern Illinois 3-4 1970-71 1997-98 Cal State-Fullerton 1-0 1997-98 1997-98 Northern Michigan 0-1 1978-79 1978-79 Central (Iowa) 2-2 1979-80 1982-83 Northern State 1-1 1981-82 1982-83 Central Michigan 1-0 1976-77 1976-77 NW Missouri State 1-1 1975-76 1979-80 Central Missouri State 3-3 1968-69 1989-90 Northwestern 4-1 1974-75 1981-82 Chicago State 7-1 1986-87 1997-98 Oklahoma 0-1 1989-90 1989-90 Clarke 1-0 1975-76 1975-76 Oklahoma City 0-1 1982-83 1982-83 Colorado State 2-1 1988-89 1991-92 Pepperdine 0-1 1997-98 1997-98 Concordia 1-0 1980-81 1980-81 Pittsburg State (Kan .) 0-1 1979-80 1979-80 Creighton 4-14 1986-87 1997-98 St. Ambrose 4-6 1979-80 1985-86 DeP aul 0-2 1982-83 1984-85 St. Cloud State 1-8 1977-78 1984-85 Dordt 1-0 1974-75 1974-75 St. Francis (111.) 1-0 1982-83 1982-83 Drake 4-36 1975-76 1997-98 St. John's 0-1 1991-92 1991-92 Dubuque 1-0 1979-80 1979-80 St. Joseph's (Pa.) 0-1 1995-96 1995-96 Eastern Illinois 4-17 1994-95 1991-92 St. Louis 3-1 1982-83 1993-94 Eastern Washington 0-1 1984-85 1984-85 Simpson 3-1 1976-77 1980-81 Emporia State 0-1 1979-80 1979-80 South Dakota 1-3 1977-78 1979-80 Evansville 6-2 1994-95 1997-98 South Dakota State 2-0 1979-80 1981-82 Florida Southern 1-0 1987-88 1987-88 SE Missouri State 1-0 1981-82 1981-82 Graceland 8-2 1968-69 1976-77 Southern 111.-Carbondale 4-26 1983-84 1997-98 Grand View 6-6 1973-74 1984-85 Southern 111.-Edwardsville 1-0 1982-83 1982-83 Illinois-Chicago 6-4 1982-83 1997-98 SW Missouri State 5-29 1980-81 1997-98 Illinois State 4-28 1976-77 1997-98 SW State (Minn.) 1-0 1980-81 1980-81 Indiana State 9-21 1983-84 1997-98 SW Texas State 0-1 1989-90 1989-90 Iowa 11-8 1968-69 1983-84 Stetson 0-1 1987-88 1987-88 Iowa State 6-19 1973-74 1997-98 Texas-El Paso 1-0 1985-86 1985-86 Iowa Weslyan 5-4 1968-69 1976-77 Upper Iowa 6-0 1968-69 1981-82 Kansas 0-4 1991-92 1995-96 Utah 0-1 1994-95 1994-95 Kansas State 0-1 1992-93 1992-93 Valparaiso 1-1 1991-92 1992-93 Lincoln (111.) 0-1 1980-81 1980-81 Wartburg 9-5 1972-73 1981-82 Loras 7-0 1979-80 1987-88 Washington State 0-1 1994-95 1994-95 Loyola (111.) 0-2 1983-84 1984-85 Wayne State 0-1 1972-73 1972-73 Luther 14-16 1968-69 1981-82 Weber State 1-0 1996-97 1996-97 Mankato State 2-1 1972-73 1982-83 Western Illinois 10-13 1979-80 1993-94 Marquette 2-2 1981-82 1988-89 Western Michigan 0-1 1993-94 1993-94 Marycrest 4-0 1979-80 1981-82 Westmar 1-3 1972-73 1974-75 Maryland-Baltimore Co. 1-0 1986-87 1986-87 Wichita State 7-23 1983-84 1997-98 Minnesota 0-3 1993-94 1995-96 William Penn 1-12 1974-75 1985-86 Minnesota-Duluth 1-0 1980-81 1980-81 Winona State 2-0 1982-83 1985-86 Missouri 0-2 1983-84 1986-87 Wisconsin-Madison 0-5 1983-84 1996-97 Missouri-Kansas City 3-1 1992-93 1995-96 Wisconsin-Eau Claire 1-0 1978-79 1978-79 Montana State 1-0 1985-86 1985-86 Wisconsin-Green Bay 1-3 1987-88 1990-91 Morehead State 1-0 1993-94 1993-94 Wisconsin-La Crosse 0-8 1974-75 1982-83 Morn ingside 1-0 1980-81 1980-81 Wisconsin-Milwaukee 6-1 1981-82 1996-97 Mt. Mercy 4-2 1975-76 1982-83 Wisconsin-Stevens Point 1-0 1980-81 1980-81 Nebraska 0-4 1989-90 1994-95 Wyoming 0-3 1981-82 1992-93 Nebraska-Omaha 1-2 1979-80 1982-83 Nevada 0-1 1996-97 1996-97 Overall Record (30 years): 248-422 (.370)

1998-99 opponents in bold italics.

NoRTHERN lowA WoMEN's BASKETBALL SEASON-BY-SEASON RESULTS 1968-69 1973-74 1976-77 Coach : Wanda Green (1st year) Coach: Wanda Green (6th year) Coach : Wanda Green (9th year) Record : 5-1 Record: 10-3 Record: 10-10 Upper Iowa (12n) w 60-39 Luther(12n) w 59-41 Wartburg (11 /30) w 62-37 Luther (12/14) w 79-44 at Iowa (12/8) w 65-53 at Wisconsin-La Crosse (12/3) L 70-73 at Iowa (1 /12) w 50-48 Iowa State (1 /12) w 73-38 vs . Illinois State (12/4) w 70-55 at Graceland (2/1) w 42-38 Graceland (1 /19) w 77-45 Luther (12/8) w 73-57 Iowa Wesleyan (2/15) L 51-53 at Buena Vista (2/1) w 59-54 at Graceland (12/11) w 78-39 Central Missouri State w 40-29 Westmar (2/2) L 65-68 at Drake (12/13) L 54-76 at Iowa Wesleyan (2/9) w 75-24 at Mt. Mercy (1 /14) w 82-66 1969-70 Iowa (2/16) w 85-46 Iowa Wesleyan (1 /15) w 64-45 Coach: Wanda Green (2nd year) at Luther (2/23) w 54-39 . at Wartburg (1 /17) L 38-39 Record : 2-4 * vs. Iowa (2/28) w 60-45 NIACC (1 /19) w 65-49 Graceland (12/13) w 34-31 * vs . Grand View (2/28) L 42-51 William Penn (1 /22) L 48-65 Iowa (1 /10) w 57-50 * vs . Buena Vista (3/1) w 48-46 at Iowa State (1 /25) L 62-81 at Luther (1 /31) L 31-34 * vs. Westmar (3/2) L 33-50 at Grand View (1 /29) w 74-72 Iowa (2/14) L 50-52 at Luther (2/2) L 71-73 Luther (2/20) L 51-59 1974-75 vs . at Wisconsin-La Crosse (2/4)L 58-60 at Iowa Wesleyan (2/28) L 48-52 Coach : Wanda Green (7th year) vs . William Penn (2/5) L 62-66 Record: 8-9 vs . Central Michigan (2/5) w 69-48 1970-71 at Grand View (12/6) L 47-65 at Simpson (2/14) w 70-64 Coach: Wanda Green (3rd year) Iowa Wesleyan (12n) L 50-51 * vs. Luther (2/17) L 58-74 Record: 7-4 Wartburg (12n) L 51-53 * vs. Iowa State (2/19) L 73-82 at Graceland (12/12) L 42-55 NIACC (12/13) w 66-64 Upper Iowa (12/14) w 77-39 at Graceland (12/14) w 58-41 1977-78 Iowa Weselyan (1 /9) w 52-48 Luther ( 1/17) L 66-83 Coach: Wanda Green (10th year) at Iowa (1 /16) w 58-46 Iowa State (1 /18) L 68-88 Record: 4-17 Iowa (2/6) L 36-48 Westmar (1 /24) w 91-53 Wartburg (11 /30) L 44-47 Northern Illinois (2/13) w 51-42 Buena Vista (1 /25) w 86-43 at William Penn (12/3) L 50-78 at Luther (2/20) L 40-46 at Northwestern (1 /31) L 70-74 Luther (12/6) L 57-67 Luther (2/26) w 58-50 Wisconsin-La Crosse (2/1) L 67-73 vs. St. Cloud State (12/9) L 55-57 * vs. Iowa Wesleyan (3/5) L 42-60 Iowa (2/8) w 83-39 vs. Iowa State (12/9) L 71-82 * vs. Briar Cliff (3/5) w 69-34 at Luther (2/15) L 69-73 at Wisconsin-La Crosse (12/10) L 42-75 * vs . Luther (3/6) w 47-31 * vs. Wartburg (2/15) w 53-47 at Illinois State ( 1/13) L 50-91 * Iowa State Basketball Tournament Game * vs. William Penn (2/21) L 56-74 Mt. Mercy (1 /20) L 63-73 * vs. Dordt (2/22) w 64-49 Simpson (1 /21) w 90-87 (ot) 1971-72 * vs. Iowa State (2/23) w 79-70 at Iowa (1 /27) L 54-74 Coach: Wanda Green (4th year) Grand View (1 /28) w 79-59 Record: 8-1 1975-76 at Wartburg (1 /31) L 58-60 Graceland (12/11) w 46-45 Coach: Wanda Green (8th year) at Drake (2/3) L 44-74 Iowa (1 /8) w 57-45 Record: 16-3 vs. North Dakota (2/4) w 68-50 Upper Iowa (1 /14) w 58-36 Drake (12/3) w 84-39 vs . Luther (2/4) L 54-57 at Luther ( 1/15) w 39-35 at William Penn (12/5) L 53-58 at Luther (2/8) L 62-67 Upper Iowa (2/4) w 48-35 Wartburg (12/9) w 63-46 Wiscosin-La Crosse (2/10) L 66-68 at Iowa (2/5) w 44-41 NIACC (12/11) w 80-74 Drake (2/17) L 45-66 Luther (2/11) w 57-42 Graceland (12/13) w 71-40 South Dakota (2/18) w 68-53 * vs. Iowa Wesleyan (2/25) w 52-49 Mt. Mercy (1 /16) w 78-69 at Drake (2/24) L 67-93 * vs. Luther (2/26) L 42-49 at Iowa Wesleyan (1 /17) w 70-46 * vs. Iowa State (2/25) L 52-87 Luther (1 /21) w 81-53 1972-73 Iowa State (1 /24) w 77-50 1978-79 Coach: Wanda Green (5th year) at Wartburg (1 /27) w 77-47 Coach: Sandra Williamson (1st year) Record: 10-5 at NW Missouri (1 /30) w 70-66 Record: 2-20 at Iowa (12/3) w 41-33 Central Missouri St. (1 /31) w 78-68 at Iowa (11 /27) L 61-106 at Wartburg (12/9) w 62-45 at Luther (2/4) L 60-68 Drake (11 /30) L 58-77 Wartburg (1 /6) w 75-32 Grand View (2/6) w 74-70 at NIACC (12/2) L 69-87 Upper Iowa (1 /12) w 73-26 *Clarke (2/13) w 66-38 Luther (12/5) L 57-72 at Luther ( 1/13) w 67-55 *Luther (2/14) w 74-64 vs. Wisconsin-Eau Claire (12/8) W 62-52 Luther (1 /20) L 27-34 * vs. Northwestern (2/19) w 101-48 vs. St. Cloud State (12/9) L 76-87 at Graceland (2/3) L 35-56 * vs. Grand View (2/20) w 85-79 vs. Northern Michigan (12/9) L 64-75 Iowa (2/9) w 64-30 * vs. William Penn (2/21) L 58-75 Iowa State (12/11) L 68-88 Central Missouri State (2/11) w 67-64 Wartburg (12/15) w 70-44 * at Luther (2/17) w 31-30 Mt. Mercy (1/19) L 56-84 *vs . Graceland (2/18) w 54-59 William Penn (1 /20) L 58-93 * vs. Westmar (2/1 8) L 41-56 at Wartburg (1 /24) L 86-90 # vs. Mankato St. (3/8) w 49-37 Iowa (1 /26) L 50-95 # vs. Wayne State (3/9) L 50-52 at Grand View (1 /27) L 58-104 # at Central Missouri St. (3/10) L 40-49 at Luther (1 /31) L 64-75 # Regional Tournament Game at South Dakota (2/3) L 59-81 Wisconsin-La Crosse (2/6) L 58-106 (continued on page 41) • N oRTHERN l owA W oMEN's B ASKETBALL SEASON-BY-SEASON RESULTS (continued from page 46) 1981·82-Women's athletics joined Division I 1983·84 at Drake (2/11) L 62-90 Coach: J.D. Anderson (2nd year) Coach: J.D. Anderson (4th year) at Simpson (2/15) L 69-71 Record: 22-9 Record: 2-25 at Iowa State (2/17) L 69-71 at Wartburg (11/18) w 83-55 at Missouri (11 /19) L 47-110 • at Drake (2/22) L 43-107 St. Ambrose (11/20) w 67-51 at Central Missouri (11/21) L 61-88 • vs. Iowa State (2/23) L 51-85 at Nebraska-Omaha (11 /27) L 54-71 St. Ambrose (11 /28) L 46-68 vs. Wyoming (11/28) L 72-79 Iowa (12/1) L 62-71 1979·80 SW Missouri State (12/4) w 71-66 St. Cloud State (12/2) L 63-78 Coach: Sandra Williamson (2nd year) Wisconsin-Milwaukee (12/5) w 80-55 Iowa State (12/9) w 73-65 Record: 5-20 Loras (1217) w 80-66 at Loyola (12/17) L 58-94 vs. Dubuque (11/23) w 72-55 vs. Marycrest (12/11) w 87-59 at Illinois-Chicago (12/20) L 44-74 Central (11/24) L 59-62 atAugustana (111.) (12/12) w 66-52 at Wisconsin (12/21) L 48-76 at South Dakota State (11/30) w 69-64 Grand View (12/15) L 72-76 SW Missouri State (1/4) L 58-81 at South Dakota (12/1) L 55-63 at South Dakota State (12/18) w 73-43 Wichita State (1/6) L 57-100 Iowa State (1217) L 57-80 atAugustana (S.D.) (12/19) w 66-60 at Eastern Illinois (1/12) L 51-77 Eastern Illinois (12/8) L 66-85 at Central (1n) w 71-64 at Southern Illinois (1/14) L 47-79 Luther (12/12) L 49-57 at Grand View (1/8) w 71-63 Indiana State (1 /19) L 65-68 at Drake (12/15) L 53-77 vs. North Central (111.) (1 /15) w 71-66 Illinois State (1/21) L 60-80 Northern Illinois (12/17) L 62-84 at Northern Illinois (1 /16) L 51-58 at Drake ( 1/27 ) L 41-85 William Penn (12/21) L 51-91 Luther (1 /19) w 74-42 at Bradley (2/2) L 55-104 Western Illinois (1/5) L 80-84 vs. Northern State (1 /22) w 72-67 at Western Illinois (2/4) L 63-88 at Emporia State (1/9) L 73-93 vs. Grand View (1/23) L 51-52 Southern Illinois (2/9) L 37-83 at Pittsburg State (1/10) L 69-79 Iowa (1/26) L 68-74 Eastern Illinois (2/11) L 57-86 at NW Missouri State (1/12) L 59-79 Marycrest (2/1) w 95-64 at Illinois State (2/16) L 42-75 at Eastern Illinois (1/17) L 71-100 Northwestern (2/5) w 79-55 at Indiana State (2/18) L 49-70 at Western Illinois (1/19) L 75-89 NE Missouri State (2/6) w 89-72 Drake (2/24) L 68-88 St. Ambrose (l/24) L 60-65 Central (2/9) w 74-53 Western Illinois (2/29) w 95-88 at Nebraska-Omaha (1/26) L 59-73 at Marquette (2/12) L 68-72 Bradley (3/2) L 76-77 Marycrest (1 /28) w 78-57 at Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2/13) w 71-61 at Wichita State (3/5) L 59-88 St. Cloud State (2/1) L 64-67 Upper Iowa (2/15) w 81-62 at SW Missouri State (3/7) L 59-83 at William Penn (2/4) L 43-77 • vs. St. Ambrose (2/19) L 65-71 at Luther (2/6) w 57-50 • vs. NE Missouri State (3/11) w 68-60 1984-85 Loras (2/8) w 85-57 • vs. at William Penn (3/12) L 58-67 Coach: Kim Mayden (1st year) South Dakota (2/9) L 87-89 • vs. SE Missouri State (3/13) w 59-56 Record: 5-23 at St. Ambrose (2/15) L 69-85 at St. Ambrose (11 /28) L 46-72 1982-83 at Wisconsin (12/1) L 52-61 1980-81 Coach: J.D. Anderson (3rd year) at Iowa State (12/6) L 60-97 Coach: J.D. Anderson (1st year) Record: 17-11 St. Cloud State (12/8) L 53-84 Record: 18-10 vs. Nebraska-Omaha (11 /19) w 78-62 Eastern Washington (12/13) L 60-80 Wartburg (11/19) w 84-51 at Augustana (S.D.) (11 /20) w 57-45 llinois-Chicago (12/19) L 65-84 SW Missouri State (11/21) w 74-71 vs. St. Francis (11 /26) w 78-58 Loyola (12/22) L 62-80 at Drake (11/22) L 63-91 vs. Oklahoma City (11 /27) L 55-62 Bradley (1 /4) L 70-99 Loras (11 /24) w 90-41 vs. Wisconsin-La Crosse (11 /28) L 58-70 Western Illinois (1/6) L 69-103 Mankato State (12/5) w 80-67 St. Cloud State (12/3) w 62-58 Grand View (1 /9) w 77-73 Eastern Illinois (12/6) w 78-70 vs. Mankato State (12/3) L 69-71 Drake (1/11 ) w 80-79 at NE Missouri State (12/12) w 75-74 at St. Ambrose (1217) w 73-57 DePaul (1/15) L 59-77 at Marycrest (12/13) w 90-81 William Penn (12/8) w 74-52 at Southern Illinois (1 /17) L 51-53 SW State (Minn.) (12/16) w 65-46 Western Illinois (12/18) w 78-47 at Eastern Illinois (1 /19) L 59-79 at Northern Illinois (1 /8) L 76-86 Mt. Mercy (1 /8) w 77-48 SW Missouri State (1 /24) L 65-89 Concordia (1 /9) w 87-59 at NE Missouri State (1 /11) w 73-63 Wichita State (1/26) L 75-89 NE Missouri State (1/10) L 75-79 at Iowa (1 /12) L 65-66 at Illinois State (2/1) L 65-99 Wisconsin-Stevens Point (1 / 13) W 66-61 Marquette (1 /15) w 76-45 at Indiana State (2/3) L 71-83 vs. Lincoln (Ill.) (1/16) L 71-82 Illinois-Chicago (1 /17) w 91-72 at Drake (2/8) L 81-114 at Northern Illinois (1/17) w 74-64 at Central (1 /18) L 61-73 Loras (2/11 ) w 82-52 Minnesota-Duluth (1 /23) w 73-58 at Grand View (1 /19) L 76-79 (ot) Eastern Illinois (2/14) L 76-80 Wisconsin-La Crosse (1 /24) L 76-86 vs. St. Cloud State (1 /21 ) L 56-72 Southern Illinois (2/16) L 57-68 vs. St. Cloud State (1 /24) L 50-78 vs. Winona State (1 /22) w 83-51 at Wichita State (2/21) w 56-55 at Loras (1 /27) w 80-55 vs. Northern State (1 /22) L 60-74 at SW Missouri State (2/23) L 68-98 Simpson (1 /30) w 86-60 at St. Louis (1 /29) w 67-36 Indiana State (2/27) L 58-62 Morningside (1/31) w 70-60 at SIU-Edwardsville (1 /30) w 81-59 Illinois State (3/1) L 68-98 St. Ambrose (2/3) w 54-49 Augustana (S.D.) (2/5) L 71-72 at Bradley (3/4) L 74-87 at St. Cloud State (217) L 65-67 at Mt. Mercy (2/8) w 67-52 at Western Illinois (3/6) w 96-86 Augustana (111.) (2/11) L 55-58 at DePaul (2/11) L 54-59 (ot) William Penn (2/13) L 49-71 Illinois-Chicago (2/12) w 65-54 'Northwestern (2/20) w 84-69 Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2/18) w 81 -80 'St. Ambrose (2/21) L 62-76 at Iowa State (2/19) L 66-77 vs. Northwestern (2/28) w 91-78

NoRTHERN l owA WoMEN's B ASKETBALL SEASON-BY-SEASON RESULTS 1985-86 1987-88 at Nebraska (12/22) L 48-80 Coach: Kim Mayden (2nd year) Coach: Kim Mayden (4th year) Bradley (1/2) L 62-68 Record: 9-18 Record: 9-17 Western Illinois (1/4) w 84-66 vs. Nevada-Las Vegas (11/22) L 65-79 at Stetson (11/27) L 76-82 Drake (1/6) L 69-77 vs. Texas-El Paso (11/23) w 73-65 at Florida Southern (11 /28) w 62-55 at Southern Illinois (1/11) L 59-78 Montana State (11/30) w 73-69 Loras (12/2) w 86-66 at Eastern Illinois (1/13) L 67-79 Wisconsin (12/3) L 48-72 at Creighton (12/5) L 72-113 SW Missouri State (1/18) L 56-65 Iowa State (12/11) L 70-84 at Illinois-Chicago (12/10) w 73-55 Wichita State (1/20) L 68-83 William Penn (12/13) L 68-76 at Chicago State (12/12) w 68-48 at Illinois State (1/25) L 68-82 Winona State (12/21) w 89-77 Iowa State (12/19) L 66-88 at Indiana State (1/27) L 68-81 at Western Illinois (1/2) w 74-72 at Wichita State (12/29) L 54-103 Chicago State (2/1) w 77-58 at Bradley (1/4) L 63-75 at SW Missouri State (12/31) L 66-85 ' at Drake (2/3) L 56-60 (ot) Illinois State (1/9) L 64-86 Illinois State (1/2) L 72-86 Eastern Illinois (2/8) L 62-77 Drake (1/10) L 72-86 Indiana State (1/4) L 72-85 Southern Illinois (2/10) L 61-75 Indiana State (1/11) L 72-73 at Eastern Illinois (1/7) L 66-78 at Wichita State (2/16) L 67-68 Loras (1 / 13) w 88-70 at Southern Illinois (1/9) L 39-71 at SW Missouri State (2/18) L 48-73 at Wichita State (1/23) L 61-78 Bradley (1 / 14) w 87-79 Creighton (2/20) w 107-80 at SW Missouri State (1/25) w 82-81 Western Illinois (1/16) L 72-75 Indiana State (2/22) w 69-67 Eastern Illinois (1/31) w 87-78 at Drake (1/23) L 53-77 Illinois State (2/24) L 58-81 Southern Illinois (2/1) L 47-84 at Indiana State (1/28) ~ 80-85 at Western Illinois (3/1) L 77-88 at Indiana State (217) L 50-85 at Illinois State (1/30) L 67-89 at Bradley (3/3) L 68-88 at Illinois State (2/9) L 62-83 Southern Illinois (2/4) L 58-60 St. Ambrose (2/12) w 77-69 Eastern Illinois (2/6) L 75-90 1990-91 at Drake (2/15) L 60-97 at Western Illinois (2/11) w 75-72 Coach: Terri Lasswell (2nd year) SW Missouri State (2/20) w 80-74 at Bradley (2/13) L 72-98 Record: 6-21 Wichita State (2/22) L 57-88 Wisconsin-Green Bay (2/18) w 61-54 Wisconsin-Milwaukee (11 /24) w 68-64 at Southern Illinois (2/28) L 40-69 Drake (2/20) L 52-67 Wisconsin-Green Bay (11/26) L 60-78 at Eastern Illinois (3/1) L 56-80 SW Missouri State (2/25) w 90-80 at Creighton (12/2) L 58-93 at Bradley (3/3) L 75-98 Wichita State (2/27) w 80-58 at Chicago State (12/8) w 63-54 at Western Illinois (3/5) L 71-72 at Illinois-Chicago (12/10) L 64-66 1988-89 Nebraska (12/14) L 56-71 1986-87 Coach: Kim Mayden (5th year) Iowa State (12/16) L 56-67 Coach: Kim Mayden (3rd year) Record: 7-18 at Colorado State (12/29) w 53-49 Record: 6-20 at St. Louis (11 /27) L 42-67 at Wyoming (12/30) L 48-67 Maryland-Baltimore Co. (11 /29) w 84-68 at Arkansas State (11/29) L 73-89 at Western Illinois (1 /2) L 71-78 at Iowa State (12/2) L 41-76 at Wisconsin-Green Bay (12/9) L 54-80 at Bradley (1 /4) L 60-75 at Northern Illinois (12/5) L 72-86 vs . Colorado State (12/10) L 56-60 Illinois State (1/6) L 66-72 vs. Missouri (12/6) L 54-85 Marquette (12/19) w 68-61 Indiana State (1/8) w 71-64 Illinois-Chicago (12/11) w 95-84 Illinois-Chicago (12/21) w 65-55 at Drake (1/12) L 66-81 Chicago State (12/20) L 76-82 SW Missouri State (1/2) L 62-73 at Wichita State (1/18) w 65-57 Drake (12/30) w 64-61 Wichita State (1/4) w 84-77 at SW Missouri State (1/20) L 43-87 at Eastern Illinois (1/3) L 78-87 at Eastern Illinois (1/7) L 59-69 Eastern Illinois (1 /24) L 61-68 at Southern Illinois (1/5) L 65-98 at Southern Illinois (1/9) L 43-56 Southern Illinois (1/26) L 48-74 Illinois State (1/8) L 65-81 Indiana State (1/12) L 67-72 at Indiana State (1/31) L 76-97 Indiana State (1/11) w 84-78 Illinois State (1/14) L 68-93 at Illinois State (2/2) L 63-80 at Western Illinois (1/15) w 81-75 Chicago State (1/18) w 95-37 Drake (2/9) L 47-68 at Bradley (1/17) L 68-86 at Drake (1/21) L 72-108 SW Missouri State (2/14) L 47-74 Wichita State (1/24) L 72-95 at Bradley (1/26) L 57-60 Wichita State (2/16) w 68-56 SW Missouri State (1/26) L 82-93 at Western Illinois (1/28) L 83-101 at Southern Illinois (2/21) L 40-82 Southern Illinois (1/29) L 64-87 Southern Illinois (2/2) L 59-79 at Eastern Illinois (2/23) L 64-68 Eastern Illinois (1/31) L 70-81 Eastern Illinois (2/4) w 91-81 Bradley (2/28) L 50-90 Creighton (2/3) L 75-82 at Illinois State (2/9) L 65-83 Western Illinois (3/2) L 67-69 at Indiana State (2/5) L 70-81 at Indiana State (2/11) L 67-75 at Illinois State (217) L 59-79 Drake (2/18) L 61-70 1991-92-Joined Missouri Valley Conference Bradley (2/12) L 82-90 Western Illinois (2/23) L 77-86 Coach: Terri Lasswell (3rd year) Western Illinois (2/14) w 56-52 Bradley (2/25) w 76-62 Record: 4-23 at SW Missouri State (2/19) L 63-95 at Wichita State (3/1) w 83-78 at Wisconsin-Milwaukee (11/26) L 66-78 at Wichita State (2/21) L 55-75 at SW Missouri State (3/3) L 64-69 Valparaiso (11/30) L 85-88 (ot) at Marquette (2/25) L 64-78 at Kansas (12/6) L 34-82 at Drake (2/28) L 61-90 1989-90 vs. St. John's (1217) L 54-70 Coach: Terri Lasswell (1st year) at Iowa State (12/14) L 46-64 Record: 5-22 Creighton (12/20) L 61-87 Central Missouri State (11/25) L 66-86 Illinois-Chicago (12/22) L 60-62 Northern Arizona (12/1) w 59-55 Colorado State (12/29) w 71-68 at SW Texas State (12/2) L 38-76 Drake (1/4) L 58-72 at Iowa State (12/5) L 52-76 at Eastern Illinois (1/9) L 69-74 at Wisconsin-Green Bay (12/8) L 50-79 at Southern Illinois (1/11) L 59-67 Oklahoma (12/9) L 76-78 Illinois State (1/16) L 59-79 (continued on page 49)

NoRTHERN lowA WoMEN's BASKETBALL SEASON-BY-SEASON RESULTS (continued from page 48) at Wichita State (215) L 59-67 1996-97 Indiana State (1/18) L 53-58 Bradley (2111) L 53-73 Coach: Tony DiCecco (2nd year) at Western Illinois (1/23) L 85-92 Illinois State (2117) w 82-78 (ot) Record: 10-16 at Bradley (1/25) L 75-87 at Creighton (2124) L 62-91 at Nevada (11/22) L 53-70 Wichita State (1/30) L 71-82 at Drake (2126) L 64-80 vs. Weber State (11/23) w 93-75 SW Missouri State (211) L 44-89 Indiana State (3/3) L 63-77 Buffalo (11/26) L 67-75 Southern Illinois (216) w 60-59 Southern Illinois (3/5) w 75-64 Niagara (11/29) w 85-56 Eastern Illinois (218) w 76-62 at Wisconsin (1213) L 50-97 at Indiana State (2113) L 40-80 1994-95 Iowa State (1218) w 74-73 at Ill inois State (2115) L 54-75 Coach: Terri Lasswell (6th year) at Wisconsin-Milwaukee (12114) W 78-60 Bradley (2120) L 78-81 Record: 4-22 at Cal State-Northridge (12122) W 77-51 Western Illinois (2122) w 75-68 at Washington State (1212) L 73-112 Southern Illinois (12129) L 68-71 at SW Missouri State (2127) L 45-86 vs. Utah (1213) L 48-89 Evansville (12131) w 76-64 at Wichita State (2129) L 70-86 Kansas (1216) L 38-83 at Creighton (1/3) L 68-73 Northeastern Illinois (3/5) L 60-66 at Minnesota (12110) L 44-89 at Drake (1/5) L 74-90 at Drake (3/7) L 59-69 at Nebraska (12118) L 56-87 SW Missouri State (1/11) L 80-64 at Missouri-Kansas City (12120) W 82-62 Wichita State (1/13) L 64-80 1992-93 Wisconsin-Milwaukee (12128) w 67-47 at Bradley (1/18) L 65-69 Coach: Terri Lasswell (4th year) Northern Arizona (12130) w 71-70 at Indiana State (1/23) w 61-60 Record: 10-17 at Bradley (1/4) L 48-87 at Illinois State (1/25) L 71-61 at Missouri-Kansas City (1211) L 41-57 Creighton (1/7) L 62-83 Creighton (1/30) w 75-71 at Kansas State (1213) L 55-61 at Drake (1/9) L 61-88 Drake (211) L 78-73 Wyoming (1216) L 52-62 Wichita State (1/16) L 69-86 at Wichita State (216) L 79-72 at Western Illinois (1218) w 65-62 SW Missouri State (1/18) L 62-81 at SW Missouri State (218) L 58-66 at Northeastern Illinois (12110) w 66-58 at Evansville (1/21) L 59-69 Bradley (2115) L 58-51 at Valparaiso (12112) w 82-72 at Southern Illinois (1/23) L 53-63 Indiana State (2120) w 67-61 Iowa State (12120) w 68-50 Illinois State (1/26) w 63-56 Illinois State (2122) L 66-68 at Illinois State (1/9) L 67-72 Indiana State (1/28) L 54-70 at Southern Illinois (2127) L 75-84 at Bradley (1/11) L 73-79 Drake (212) L 62-81 at Evansville (3/1) w 61-58 Wichita State (1/14) w 75-69 at Creighton (215) L 68-83 SW Missouri State (1/18) L 63-84 at SW Missouri State (219) L 38-71 1997-98 at St. Louis (1/21) w 78-59 at Wichita State (2111) L 50-78 Coach: Tony DiCecco (3rd year) at Drake (1/23) L 106-112 (4ot) Evansville (2116) L 62-68 Record: 14-13 Crei ghton (1/25) L 66-90 Southern Illinois (2118) L 64-78 at Northeastern Illinois (11/15) w 75-67 Southern Illinois (1/28) L 62-86 at Indiana State (2123) L 59-79 at Illinois-Chicago (11/17) w 87-65 Indiana State (1/30) w 74-69 at Illinois State (2126) L 51-77 at Cal State-Fullerton (11/24) w 84-74 at Creighton (214) L 41-76 Bradley (3/4) L 56-72 at Pepperdine (11/26) L 70-80 Drake (216) L 71-76 (ot) at Northern Illinois (1213) w 91-70 Kansas (219) L 73-75 1995-96 Chicago State (1218) w 89-55 at Indiana State (2111) w 78-59 Coach: Tony DiCecco (1st year) Northeastern Illinois (12114) w 82-68 at Southern Illinois (2113) L 68-92 Record: 7-20 at Iowa State (12121) L 60-77 at SW Missouri State (2118) L 54-84 at Kansas (1212) L 71-95 at Creighton (12128) L 82-66 at Wichita State (2122) L 52-87 vs. St. Joseph's (1213) L 64-68 at Drake (12130) L 79-99 Chicago State (2125) w 95-61 at Iowa State (1216) L 66-96 Wichita State (1/2) L 67-85 Bradley (2127) w 87-75 Minnesota (12115) L 68-80 at Indiana State (1/9) w 72-64 Illinois State (3/1) L 66-67 Missouri-Kansas City (12117) w 68-47 at Illinois State (1/11) L 70-83 *' vs. at Creighton (3/4) L 73-86 at Buffalo (12128) L 65-73 Southern Illinois (1/17) w 68-54 •• Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Game at Niagara (12129) L 85-88 Evansville (1/19) w 80-69 at Indiana State (1/2) L 70-86 Bradley (1/24) w 89-71 1993-94 at Illinois State (1/4) L 65-76 at SW Missouri State (1/29) L 59-94 Coach: Terri Lasswell (5th year) SW Missouri State (1/7) L 64-83 at Wichita State (1/31) L 67-69 Record: 6-20 Wichita State (1/9) L 62-68 Illinois State (215) w 78-68 Western Illinois (11/16) L 56-65 at Creighton (1 /11) L 67-73 Indiana State (217) L 60-67 (ot) Missouri-Kansas City (11/29) w 69-62 Wisconsin (1/16) L 68-95 SW Missouri State (2111) L 66-73 vs. Western Michigan (1213) L 72-94 Evansville (1/18) w 78-60 at Evansville (2113) w 63-60 vs. Morehead State (1214) w 80-75 Southern Illinois (1/20) L 59-83 at Southern Illinois (2115) w 61-47 at Arizona State (12118) L 69-84 Bradley (1/27) L 63-75 at Bradley (2121) L 57-60 at Northern Arizona (12120) L 56-60 at SW Missouri State (211) L 63-75 Creighton (2126) w 78-72 Nebraska (12128) L 65-77 at Wichita State (213) L 76-82 Drake (2128) L 59-89 Minnesota (12130) L 59-90 Drake (218) w 91-88 *' at SW Missouri State (3/5) L 58-82 at Southern Illinois (1 /2) L 61-75 Creighton (2110) w 78-76 *' MVC Tournament Game at Indiana State (1 /4) L 50-70 at Evansville (2115) w 79-77 (ot) Wichita State (1/7) L 69-86 at Southern Illinois (2117) L 54-84 SW Missouri State (1 /9) L 46-80 at Drake (2120) L 67-77 at Bradley (1 /15) L 73-89 at Bradley (2124) w 87-82 (ot) St. Louis (1 / 17) w 80-66 Illinois State (2128) L 69-75 at Illinois State (1 /20) L 59-67 Indiana State (3/2) w 76-67 at Chicago State (1 /22) w 80-62 *' vs. SW Missouri State (3/7) L 67-83 Drake (1/27) L 50-80 *' MVC Tournament Game Creighton (1 /29) L 68-81 at SW Missouri State (213) L 55-87

N oRTHERN l owA W oMEN's B ASKETBALL ALL-TIME ROSTER A G M Shogren, Kathy (1972-73-74-75) Siebels, Lori (1981) Abbott, Carol (1974-75-76) Garman, Laura (1984) Magee, Laurie (1980) Sibley, Tiffany (1992-93) Abbott, Cathy (1976-77-78) Gebert, Kris (1982) McCartney, Kris (1974-75-76-77) Simonson , Becky (1993-94-95-96) Alberti , Jennith (1972) Geske, Lisa (1980-81-82-83) McCoy, Wendy (1992-93-94) Sir, Mary (1979) Allen, Teresa (1971-72) Gibbs, Kim (1978) McDonald, Michelle (1975-76) Smith, Julie (1988) Alloway, Linda (1969-70-71) Gilbert, Leann (1979) McFadden, Katie (1990-91-92-93-94) Smith, Sue (1968) Amos, Traci (1991 -92-93-94) Goodwin, Mary (1981-82) McKee, Elizabeth (1968-69) Smythe, Kim (1985-86-87-88) Amrhein, Karen (1989-90-91-92) Gordon, Robbin (1982) Mehrkens, Karen (1998) Sorenson, Carrie (1971) Anderson, Laurie (1974-75) Gorman, Karen (1985) Meier, Jan (1969-70-71) Spettel, Nikki (1998) Anderson , Mary (1968) Grabowski, Sandy (1986-87-88-89) Messerschmidt, Janet (1975-76-77) Stamper, Jan (1978) Anderson , Sherry (1970) Grady, Becky (1982-83) Meyer, Kris (1970-71-72) Starr, Allison (1997-98) Andrieni, Beth (1978-79-80) Green, Marcia (1981) Miller, Ann (1992-93) Steffens, Jen (1995-96-97-98) Gronoski, Lisa (1991-92) Miller, Nancy (1972-73-74-75) Stewart, Evelyn (1969) B Grove, Sue (1980-81) Miller, Stephanie (1985) Steiner, Linda (1990-91 -92) Miskell, Adrienne (1995-96-97-98) Bachman, Debbie (1975-76-77) Stockman, Pat (1973-74-75-76) Moeller, Jo Lynn (1972-73-74-75) Bacus, Donna (1975-76) H Stoffregen, Erin (1986) Mohr, Angie (1991) Bainbridge, Dana (1976-77) Hanson, Allegra (1976-77-78) Street, Julie (1990-92-93-94) Montgomery, Janie (1968-69) Baker, Sandra (1974-75-76) Hanson, Cindy (1983-84-85) Strub, Lisa (1982-83) Mosher, Ann (1979) Bates, Cathy (1984-85) Harbin, Toby (1995) Sulentic, Diane (1969-70) Mos)ey, Loretha (1988-89-90-91) Beavers, Sue (1987) Harmening, Rachel (1976-77-78-79) Munz, Heidi (1996-97) Bennett, Barb (1998) Harms, Cindy (1986-87-88-89) T Benson, Janeen (1975-76-77) Harper, Kristi (1973-74-75) N Tiarks, Lynette (1980-81) Berger, Jennifer (1982) Hartman, Lois (1969-70-71) Tietge, Mary (1971-72-73) Bowers, Cindy (1981-82-83-84) Haugen, Janan (1970) Neal, Connie (1978) Tollakson , Nanette (1976-77) Bowman, Vicki (1971) Hensel, Peggy (1970-71) Nelson, Krista (1979-80) Troyna, Donna (1973-74-75) Brandt, Nadine (1998) Hensley, Kristi (1976-77) Truax, Amanda (1994-95-96) Brauhn, Susan (1970) Hernandez, Carmen (1978-79-80) 0 Tyler, Sue (1980) Braun, Diane (1972-73-74-75) Hesson, Diane (1973) Otten , Anne (1985-86) Breck, Teri (1981) Holtmeier, Julayne (1968-69) Burman , Marie (1970-71-72) Hogen, Carol (1982-83) u Burns, Sue (1974-75) Huebner, Susan (1974-75-76-77) p Ubben, Gwen (1981-82-83) Busch, Debbie (1970-71) Huffman, Kris (1986-87-88-89) Parks, Theresa (1975-76-77-78) Paulson , Rejean (1970) v c Peelen, Dianne (1987) Vanderbeck, Paula (1978) Peeler, Jackie (1984) Case , Beverly (1970-71) Ira, Rona (1971) Vander Plas, Dannelle (1995) Petersen, Ky (1997-98) Charipar, Lisa (1976-77) Ira, Tess (1986) Volbrecht, Laura (1992-93-94-95) Philippson , Mary (1974-75-76-77) Christensen, Karen (1968-69) Pierson , Lavonne (1970-71) Collins, Deena (1972) J Pletch , Carla (1969-70-71) w Combs, Celeste (1981-82-83-84) Jameson, Jill (1989-90-91 -92) Wahlstrom, Barb (1973-74-75-76) Cook, Colette (1978) Jaspers, Carrie (1993-94-95-96) Walker, Helen (1974-75-76-77) Craft, Debra (1972) R Jennings, Linda (1975-76) Wallace, Kathleen (1968-69-70) Crawford, Cheryl (1968-69) Rasmussen , Mary (1973) Joachim, Pat (1972-73-74-75) Welch, Angella (1997) Cuvelier-Hach, Lynn (1984-85) Reynolds, Phyllis (1980) Johnson, Jessica (1995-96-97-98) Wentzien , Tracy (1978) Rhoads, Maree (1973) Westhoff, Kelley (1994-95-96-97) D Rickert, Ellen (1975-76) Whitaker, Kay (1971-72-73) K Rickertson, Diana Dalee, Vaune (1979) (1971) Wiebold, Rhonda (1987-88-89-90) Kadich , Cindy (1981-82) Risvold, Laura (1976-77-78-79) Davis, Betty (1980-81 -82-83) Willadsen, Melan ie (1992-93-94) Kadner, Shannan (1995-96-97-98) Robbins, Chris (1991-92-93-94 Davis, Briettney (1994) ) Wilson , Chris (1983-84) Kalec, Vaune (1979) Roberts, Diane (1985-86-87-88 Davis, Stephanie (1990-91 -92) ) Wilson , Jan (1979) Kappel, Brenda (1983-84-85-86 Robertson, Dawson, Kary (1998) ) Angel (1992) Winchip, Nancy (1979-80-81 ) Kaune, Deb (1973) Rogers, Lori (1979) Destival, Darlene (1970-71 ) Wisnieski, Bark (1982) Kelly, Molly (1987-88-89-90) Rohde , Nicki (1987-88-89-90) Diercks, Jenny (1974-75-76-77) Wumkes, Robin (1972) Kennedy, Theresa (1978) Rolinger, Cami (1986-87) Dillard, Nikki (1992-93-94-95) Kluber, Lori (1972-73) Ropa, Esthyr Drenth , Deb (1980-81 -82-83) (1983) y Knapp, Lori (1983) Roque! Duhrkopf, Lori (1975-76-77) , Laura (1982) Knapp, Robyn (1986-87) Runge, Deann (1985) Young, Maura (1980) E Koch, Mary (1996-97-98) Kolstedt, Kathy (1988-89-90-91 ) s z Ebensberger, Sherry (1971 -72) Konigsmark, Kathy (1980-81 ) Samuelson, Deanna (1989-90) Zalesky, Pat (1979-80) Engler, Terry (1971 ) Kopriva, Diane (1983) Saunders, Deborah (1975) Krug, Emilie (1980) Sayles, Tracy (1983) F Schebler, Tam i (1981-82-83-84) Active players in bold italics. Fenske, Karen (1994-95-96-97) L Schlitz, Karla (1978-79) Finn, Marcia (1972-73-74-75) LaFrentz, Ann (1991 ) Schroeder, Paula (1976-77-78-79) Fratzke, Brenda (1984) Larson, Cindy (1978) Schulewitz, Stephanie (1984) A total of 220 women have Freshwater, Lori (1984) Larson, Gwen (1969-70-71 ) Schwee r, Doris (1970) Frieden , Jo (1979) Laughlin, Lisa (1981-82-83-84) Seidl, Jill (1998) played for six coaches in 30 Fox, Erin (1996-97-98) Lawler, Kate (1994-95-96-97) Shafar, Connie (1968) seasons of Northern Iowa Leavens, Jan (1981 ) Shafer, Chris (1986-87-88-89) women's basketball. Little, Jill (1971 ) Shay, Debbie (1972-73-74) Luett, Sherri (1975-76-77) Shinn, Susie (1973) 9=== NoRTHERN lowA WoMEN's BASKETBALL THIS IS UNI

=== N oRTHERN l owA W oMEN's B ASKETBALL • THIS IS UN I

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA - W HERE GREAT TEACH ING M AKES THE DIFFERENCE

The University of Northern Iowa State Normal School. In 1909, it became 15 regional universities. UNI received a "1" emphasizes outstanding undergraduate Iowa State Teachers College. In 1961 , the rating in academic reputation, the highest of education, with complementary graduate name was changed to State College of Iowa, any of the top 15 universities in the Midwest programs at the master's, specialist's and and in 1967, the Iowa Legislature acted to region. Other recent issues have named UNI doctoral levels. change the status of the institution to that of the Midwest's most efficient regional universi­ Building on its historic strength in a university under its present title. ty and first in "best value," as well as an teacher education, the University has overall "best," "best buy," developed a number of outstanding programs "up and coming" and "most efficient." in its colleges of Business, Education, UNl's HERITAGE AND UNl's outreach also extends to the Humanities and Fine Arts, Natural Sciences, Iowa business community through the PHILOSOPHY PLACE GREAT and Social and Behavorial Sciences. UNI College of Business Administration, including also participates in the bachelor of liberal VALUE ON PROVIDING A the Institute for Decision Making, Small studies program offered by the Regents Business Development Center, Small Universities, and its Division of Continuing STUDENT-CENTERED Business Institute, Management and Profes­ Education and Special Programs sponsors sional Development Center, Strategic EDUCATIONAL classes off-campus in centers throughout the Marketing Services and Business and state. Enrollment on its 860-acre campus EXPERIENCE. Community Services. The Iowa Plastics stands at about 13,000 students from every Technology Center and the Center for Applied county in Iowa, 40 states and 48 foreign While maintaining its primary emphasis Research in Metal Casting are among UNl's countries. on teacher education, the University has newest service programs designed to UNl's heritage and philosophy place continued its metamorphosis into a compre­ diversify, expand and strengthen Iowa's great value on providing a student-centered hensive institution, with nationally acclaimed economy. educational experience. The University programs in many disciplines. UNl's account­ In the global arena, UNl's acclaimed nurtures a premiere learning environment - ing program continues to be ranked among Orava Project helps democratize the educa­ it is small enough to off er its students the best in the nation. UNI student groups tional system in the former communist individualized attention, yet large enough to ranging from chemistry to conservation to country of Slovakia. As well, student teachers provide a variety of resources, as well as public relations have been recognized by their from UNI serve in over 20 countries through­ distinguished faculty. The University prides respective national groups for the excellence out the world. itself on its reputation as a great teaching of the University's programs. UNI offers a wide variety of cultural pro­ school, and most courses are taught by one UNl's academic reputation has proven grams, lectures and conferences. The of more than 600 full-time faculty members a key factor in its selection to US. News and Continuing Education division works with who are committed to helping students grow World Reports rankings. The school was business and industry in programs of study intellectually and personally. named among the Midwest's finest institu­ and development on the campus, often in UNI was founded in 1876 as the Iowa tions. In 1996, UNI was the only public conjunction with the University's Office of institution among the magazine's top Conference and Visitor Services.

N oRTHERN l owA W oMEN's B ASKETBALL UNI-DOME The UNI-Dome, a unique, multi-purpose athletic facility built in 1976, has gained a reputation as one of the finest collegiate facilities in America. The Dome combines the features of a fieldhouse, football stadium and large auditorium. It contains accomodations for a variety of events such as concerts, exhibitions, trade shows and convocations, in addition to football , basketball , softball, wrestling and track events. It hosted the NCAA football playoffs, gymnastics and wrestling championships , high school football and basketball , the Iowa high school football playoffs, and was the site of the 1997 NCAA Division I National Wrestling Championships. The Dome's versatility allows for football and basketball games or track meets to be held on the same day. Underneath the artifical football turf are basketball and tennis courts and an eight-lane, 220-yard oval running track on a synthetic floor area. UNI-Dome The Dome's turf was replaced six years 11 T HERE's No ago with a new AstroTurf manufactured by Balsam Corporation, the same material that PLACE lasted 16 years prior to the installation of the new surface. It's a premier surface utilized by LIKE DOME" every dome facility in North America with the exception of one and offers the best durability and playability of any material on the market. Approximately 16,400 spectators can be seated for football games and track meets and, although normal capacity is 10,000 for basketball, seating can be expanded to over 20,000. For stage productions such as concerts, total capacity can reach as many .....111m spectators as 25,000. 111m 111m 11111·-- Wr>//ness Center

NoRTHERN lowA WoMEN's BASKETBALL A DMINI STRATION Robert Koob , a Northern Iowa alumnus, returned to his alma mater in August, 1995, as its eighth president. A 1962 graduate of then-State College of Iowa, the Iowa State Board of Regents named Koob president on July 1, 1995. Koob was a senior vice president and vice president for academic affairs at California Poly-San Luis Obispo, Calif ., from 1990-1995. Prior to his position at Cal Poly, he served as vice president of academic affairs at North Dakota State from 1985-90 and spent 1987-88 as interim president. At Cal Poly, Koob was director and chair of the Cal Poly Foundation and served on a number of CSU system committees , including the CSU Commission on Telecommunications Infrastructure. He began his teaching career at North Dakota State in 1967 as an assistant professor of chemistry. He served NDSU in several capacities before assuming the vice presidency, includ­ ing chair of the chemistry department for six years and acting chair of the department of chemis­ try, as well as serving as dean of the College of Science and Mathematics from 1981-84. Koob graduated from SCI with a bachelor's in chemistry and earned his doctorate in chemistry from Kansas in 1967. He and his wife , Yvonne, have seven children.

DR. ROBERT KOOB UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT

CHRISTOPHER RITRIEVI DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS Christopher Ritrievi is in his seventh year as Northern Iowa's Director of Athletics. A former Division I athlete, Ritrievi earned three varsity letters in wrestling at Princeton University, where he received his bachelor's degree in economics in 1979. He earned his MBA from Lehigh University in 1983. He started in athletics as a graduate assistant at Lehigh, and served in administrative and coaching positions at the Eastern College Athletic Conference, Bowling Green State, Princeton, Pennsylvania and Stanford, where he was associate athletic director prior to arriving at UNI. During his UNI tenure , he has reorganized the management of the athletic depart­ ment to make it more effective and set priorities to increase the competitiveness of Panther teams. Ritrievi served as vice president for the MVC athletic directors in 1994-95 and chairs the MVC long-range planning and Gateway Conference finance committees. Originally from Levittown, Penn ., the 40-year old Ritrievi is married to the former Stephanie Homeyer, a native of Wellsburg , Iowa.

Nancy Justis, Director of Kevin Kane, Associate Scott Leisinger, Director Linda Wiges, Athletic Dr. Jack Wilkinson, Athletic Media Relations Director of Athletic Media of Athletic Development Media Relations NCAA Faculty Relations Secretary Representative fD === NoRTHERN l owA W oMEN's B ASKETBALL STRENGTH COACH/ACADEMIC SUPPORT The Northern Iowa strength and conditioning program is a blend of science, technology and one-on-one attention to each athlete. "We want to help an athlete develop sound training habits so that she may develop to her fullest potential ," said Jim Kramer, strength and conditioning coach . Throughout the year, UNI athletes can spend more time working on strength and condition­ ing than any other aspect of their game. During the off-season, athletes work on strength improvement, speed/agility, power, jump training, conditioning and nutrition. The in-season program is devoted to continuation of strength gains and performance-related conditioning. "Through a consistent, well-planned yearly strength and conditioning program, our goal is to increase performance potential and decrease the frequency, duration and severity of injury," Kramer, a certified strengthand conditioning specialist and certified level 1 Olympic weightlifing coach , said. Throughout an athlete's first year on campus , baseline measures of strength, endurance, speed/agility, power and flexibility are established. Body composition and weight are also recorded . With this information, Kramer sets goals for development and maintenence for each j lM KRAMER athlete. Kramer, a 1989 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse graduate, arrived at UNI in July, 1997. TRENGTH AND Prior to his hiring at UNI, he'd been an assistant director of player development since 1995 for the Georgia Tech Athletic Association, and before that, was strength and conditioning coach ONDITIONING COACH from 1993-95. He also served as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Appalachian State from 1990-92. A native of Platteville, Wis ., he received his master's in exercise science from Appalachian State in August, 1993. He was the 91 kg champion at the American Weightlifting Champion­ ships in 1996 and was a National Strength and Conditioning Association Challenge Scholar­ ship recipient. He was an NAIA Academic All-American wrestler at UW-La Crosse and a member of the school's 1985 NAIA national champion football team.

In addition to an academic adviser within a student-athlete's major, the Panther Athletic Academic Center (PAAC) is available to assist student-athletes with their studies. Vicki Melnick, athletic academic adviser, is responsible for overseeing PAAC, a program open to all student-athletes. In essence, she is the liasion between busy student-athletes and the academic resources and offices on campus. Melnick is responsible for advising student-athletes about eligibility issues that relate to class scheduling, dropping and adding classes , selecting a major and university policies and procedures. PAAC is required for all freshmen and selected others. It provides quiet study areas, free tutors and workshops covering areas including study skills, time management, library orienta­ tion and career planning. Melnick monitors academic progress through weekly meetings with selected student-ath­ letes and reports from faculty. As well , she meets with recruits and makes arrangements for teams during road trips. She graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in history and secondary edu­ cation , and has a master's of science in physical education/sport management from Western VICKI MELNICK Illinois University.

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KARY KY MARY KOCH 5-10, G, Sr. D AWSON PETERSEN Pequot Lakes, 5-8, G, So. 5-9, G/F, Jr. Minn. Sibley, Iowa Avoca, Iowa Pequot Lakes High Sibley-Ocheyedan Ava-Ha-Shelby- High Tenant High 25 30 35

FRAN REIS JILL SEIDL N ADINE 5-9, G, Fr. 5-6 , G, So. Perry, Iowa Dedham, Iowa BRANDT Perry High Kuemper Catholic 5-8, G, So . High Tracy, Minn . Tracy Area High

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BRITI STAHL NIKKI KATIE MILLER 6-2 , F/C, Fr. 5-1 0, F, Fr. SPETIEL Cedar Falls, Iowa Solon , Iowa Cedar Falls High 6-0, F, So. Solon High Cedar Falls, Iowa Cedar Falls High

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SORRELL M EHRKE NS STARR 6-4, C, Fr. 6-2, C, Sr. 5-10, G/F, Jr. Winfield, Iowa Goodhue, Minn. Wellsburg , Iowa Winfield-Mt. Union Goodhue Wellsburg- High High/NIACC Steamboat Rock High

HEAD 51 53 COACH KATE CLINE BARB TONY 6-1 , F, Fr, BENN ETI DICEC CO Elgin , Iowa Valley CEW High 6-3, C, So. 31-49 after 3 Ames, Iowa years at UNI Ames High

N oRTHERN l owA W oMEN's B ASKETBALL Loading up on carbohydrates as a team. Enjoying the ocean in Newport Beach, California.

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