INTRODUCTION Welcome to Nebraska...Home of the Huskers

Husker Quick Facts Administration...... 41-50 Location ...... Lincoln, Neb. University of Nebraska Regents ...... 42 Population...... 235,594 Chancellor Harvey Perlman ...... 43 Founded ...... 1869 Athletic Director Steve Pederson ...... 44-45 Enrollment ...... 22,000 Athletic Administration ...... 46-49 Nickname...... Cornhuskers, Huskers Coach Connie Yori Radio/TV Shows ...... 50 Colors...... Scarlet and Cream Arena ...... Bob Devaney Sports Center (13,595) Husker Coaching Staff ...... 51-60 Conference...... Big 12 Head Coach Connie Yori ...... 52-53 Athletic Director ...... Steve Pederson A Conversation with Coach Connie Yori...... 54 2005-06 Record ...... 19-13 Assistant Coach LaKale Malone ...... 55 Home Record ...... 11-4 Assistant Coach Sunny Smallwood ...... 56 Away Record ...... 6-7 Assistant Coach Tory Verdi ...... 57 Neutral Record...... 2-2 Director of Operations Angela Timmons ...... 58 Big 12 Record/Finish...... 8-8/Tied for 6th Admin. Asst./Video Coordinator Steph Clark...... 59 Big 12 Tournament Finish...... 1-1, Lost in Quarterfi nals Graduate Assistant Manager Tia Davis ...... 59 2006 NCAA Tournament ...... Did Not Qualify Nutritionist James Harris ...... 60 2006 WNIT...... 2-1, Third Round Strength Coach Rusty Ruffcorn...... 60 Head Coach...... Connie Yori (Creighton, 1986) Meet the Huskers ...... 61-80 Record at Nebraska...... (63-59, four seasons) Chelsea Aubry ...... 62-63 Career Record ...... 258-199 (16 seasons) Ashley Ford...... 64-65 Career Division I Record...... 233-174 (14 seasons) Kiera Hardy ...... 66-67 Basketball Offi ce Phone ...... (402) 472-6462 Jelena Spiric...... 68-69 Basketball Offi ce Fax ...... (402) 472-0849 Danielle Page...... 70-71 Best Time to Reach Yori...... Through MRD Kelsey Griffi n...... 72-73 Women's Basketball Contact...... Jeff Griesch TK LaFleur ...... 74-75 Media Relations Offi ce Phone...... (402) 472-7775 Nikki Bober...... 76 Media Relations Fax...... (402) 472-2005 Two-time fi rst-team All-Big 12 guard Kiera Hardy leads Kala Kuhlmann ...... 77 Griesch's E-Mail...... [email protected] Nebraska into the 2006-07 season. The 5-6 guard led the Cory Montgomery...... 78 Griesch's Home Phone...... (402) 328-8992 Huskers with 17.5 points per game and could threaten the Nicole Neals ...... 79 Internet ...... Huskers.com 2,000-point career scoring mark this season. Yvonne Turner...... 80 Basketball Press Row Phone ...... (402) 472-2279 Returning Starters (4)...... General Information ...... 1-16 Opponent Information ...... 81-94 Kiera Hardy, Sr., G, 17.5 ppg, 3.1 rpg (All-Big 12) Athletic Staff Directory...... 2-3 Non-Conference Opponents...... 82-86 ...... Kelsey Griffi n, So., F, 13.3 ppg, 6.0 rpg The Big 12 Conference ...... 4-5 Big 12 Conference Opponents...... 87-91 ...... Chelsea Aubry, Sr., F, 6.2 ppg, 4.4 rpg Media Information, Policies and Outlets ...... 6-9 Big 12 Composite Schedule ...... 92-93 ...... *Jelena Spiric, Sr., F, 8.1 ppg, 4.1 rpg (2004-05) Compliance Guidelines for Boosters...... 10 NCAA Future Dates...... 94 2006-07 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Starters Lost (2)...... Nebraska Roster...... 11 Season Review ...... 95-120 ...... Jessica Gerhart, F, 9.1 ppg, 3.4 rpg Schedule and Travel Information...... 12-13 Season Review ...... 96-97 ...... LaToya Howell, G, 4.1 ppg, 3.4 rpg Season Preview ...... 14-15 Overall Season Results and Statistics ...... 98-101 Others Returning (3) ...... Fastbreakers Basketball Booster Club ...... 16 Big 12 Statistics, Leaders and Honors ...... 102-106 ...... TK LaFleur, So., G, 5.4 ppg, 1.9 rpg 2005-06 NCAA Statistics ...... 107-108 ...... Danielle Page, Jr., F, 4.3 ppg, 3.6 rpg This is Nebraska...... 17-40 2005-06 Husker Senior Biography...... 109 ...... Ashley Ford, Sr., G, 0.9 ppg, 1.1 rpg Nebraska Basketball...... 18-19 2005-06 Box Scores ...... 110-120 Others Lost (4) ...... Gameday at Nebraska...... 20-21 ...... Elena Diaz, F, 4.6 ppg, 2.8 rpg Championship Facilities ...... 22-23 Husker Records ...... 121-162 ...... Sarah White, F, 2.1 ppg, 0.9 rpg Home of Champions...... 24-25 Game, Season and Career Records ...... 122-126 ...... Ivana Drmanac, F, 0.8 ppg, 0.4 rpg Husker Power ...... 26-27 Big 12 and NCAA Tournament Records...... 127-130 ...... Sara Hieb, G, 0.5 ppg, 0.0 rpg Athletic Medicine ...... 28-29 Season Records by Class ...... 131-134 Newcomers (5) ...... Academic Success ...... 30-31 Team Leaders Year-by-Year ...... 135-136 ...... Nikki Bober, 6-4, Fr., C Academic Support...... 32-33 Individual Game Superlatives ...... 137 ...... Kala Kuhlmann, 5-8, Fr., G Leading the Way: University of Nebraska...... 34-35 Team Game and Season Records ...... 138-142 ...... Cory Montgomery, 6-2, Fr., F All-American City: Lincoln...... 36 Combined Team Game Records...... 143-144 ...... Nicole Neals, 5-6, Fr., G The Good Life: Nebraska...... 37 Opponent Team Game Records...... 145-146 ...... Yvonne Turner, 5-8, Fr., G National Powers: Nebraska Athletics...... 38-39 Opponent Individual Game Records ...... 147 *medical redshirt in 2005-06 Bob Devaney Sports Center Records...... 148 Nebraska vs. All Opponents ...... 149-153 Year-by-Year Results...... 154-161 Credits: The 2006-07 Nebraska women's basketball media and recruiting guide was written, designed and Coaching Records ...... 162 edited by Media Relations Director of Operations Jeff Griesch, with editorial assistance from Media Relations Director Keith Mann, Assistant Media Relations Director Shamus McKnight and Administrative Assistant Husker History ...... 163-180 Vicki Cartwright. Special thanks to Student Designer Dustin Tomes for cover design. The book was produced History of Nebraska Women's Basketball ... 164-165 on Adobe InDesign CS and printed by University Printing Services. Photo credits to Scott Bruhn; Matt Miller; Nebraska's Honor Winners ...... 166-167 Alan Jackson of Jackson Studios; University Photo Services; the Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau and Nebraska's 1,000-Point Scorers...... 168-177 University Public Relations. The cost of the guide is $10, tax included. All-Time Roster and Statistics...... 178-180

1 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Athletic Department Directory

Information University Administration ...... (402) 472-7211 Location: Lincoln, Neb., 68588 President: James B. Milliken, J.D...... 472-2111 Population: 235,594 Chancellor: Harvey Perlman, J.D...... 472-2116 Founded: 1869 Institutional Representative: Josephine Potuto, J.D...... 472-1252 Enrollment: 22,000 Athletic Administration ...... (402) 472-3011 Arena: Bob Devaney Sports Center (1976) Athletic Director: Steve Pederson...... 472-3011 Capacity: 13,595 Executive Associate Athletic Director: Marc Boehm ...... 472-3011 Nickname: Cornhuskers, Huskers Senior Associate Athletic Director: Bob Burton...... 472-5663 Colors: Scarlet & Cream Associate Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator: Rhonda Revelle ...... 472-8801 Conference: Big 12 Associate Athletic Director/Communications: Chris Anderson ...... 472-7771 Chancellor: Harvey Perlman, J.D. Associate Athletic Director/Football: Tim Cassidy ...... 472-3116 Institutional Rep.: Josephine Potuto, J.D. Associate Athletic Director/Chief Financial Offi cer: Nancy Kenny ...... 472-2273 Athletic Director: Steve Pederson Associate Athletic Director/Academic Programs and Student Services: Dennis Leblanc...... 472-2042 Offi ce Phone: (402) 472-3011 Associate Athletic Director/Corporate Marketing: Paul Miles ...... 472-3311 Basketball Offi ce Phone: (402) 472-6462 Associate Athletic Director/Athletic Development: Paul Meyers...... 472-2367 Head Coach: Connie Yori Assistant Athletic Director/Compliance: Gary Bargen...... 472-2042 Assistant Coach: LaKale Malone Assistant Athletic Director/Events: Butch Hug ...... 472-1950 Assistant Coach: Sunny Smallwood Assistant Athletic Director/Facilities: John Ingram ...... 472-1000 Assistant Coach: Tory Verdi Assistant Athletic Director/Administration: Pat Logsdon ...... 472-3011 Women's Basketball Offi ce Address Assistant Athletic Director/Development & Ticketing: Diane Mendenhall...... 472-2367 125 Bob Devaney Sports Center Assistant Athletic Director/Student Life: Keith Zimmer...... 472-2042 P.O. Box 880613 Lincoln, NE 68588-0613 Women's Basketball Staff ...... (402) 472-6462 Women's Basketball Media Relations: Jeff Griesch Head Coach: Connie Yori ...... 472-6462 Offi ce Phone: (402) 472-7775 Assistant Coach: LaKale Malone...... 472-6462 Sunny Smallwood...... 472-6462 Home Phone: (402) 328-8992 Assistant Coach: Assistant Coach: Tory Verdi...... 472-6462 Media Relations Fax: (402) 472-2005 Director of Basketball Operations: Angela Timmons...... 472-6462 Media Relations Director: Keith Mann Administrative Assistant/Video Coordinator: Steph Clark ...... 472-6462 Offi ce Phone: (402) 472-0237 Graduate Assistant Manager: Tia Davis ...... 472-6462 Home Phone: (402) 420-6756 Women's Basketball Offi ce Secretary: Rose Sousek ...... 472-6462 Media Relations Address One Memorial Stadium Athletic Performance Team ...... (402) 472-3333 P.O. Box 880123 Head Strength Coach: Dave Kennedy ...... 472-3333 Lincoln, NE 68588-0123 Bob Devaney Sports Center/Women's Basketball Strength Coach: Rusty Ruffcorn ...... 472-3333 Head Strength Coach for Baseball: Mike Arthur ...... 472-3333 Administration Assistant Strength Coaches: Dave Langworthy, Chad Wade, Laura Pilakowski, Jason Mester...... 472-3333

President 2006-07 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL James B. Milliken, J.D. Athletic Medicine ...... (402) 472-2276 Board of Regents Director of Athletic Medicine: Dr. Lonnie Albers ...... 472-2276 Chief of Staff/Orthopaedic Surgeon: Dr. Pat Clare ...... 472-2276 Randolph Ferlic, M.D., Omaha Orthopaedists: Dr. Scott Strasburger, Dr. Reed Bartz...... 472-2276 Chuck Hassebrook, Lyons Head Athletic Trainer/Associate Director of Athletic Medicine: Jerry Weber, RPT...... 472-2276 Howard Hawks, Omaha Head Football Trainer/Associate Head Trainer: Doak Ostergard ...... 472-2276 Jim McClurg, Ph.D., Lincoln Assistant Athletic Trainers: Brad Brown, Derek Clark, Tom Dufresne, Jolene Emricson ...... 472-2276 Drew Miller, Ph.D., Papillion Lisa Grzeskowiak, Staci Reynolds...... 472-2276 Bob Phares, North Platte Coordinator of Sports Nutrition: James Harris ...... 472-4618 Kent Schroeder, J.D., Kearney Women's Basketball Athletic Trainer: Dawn Wedeking...... 472-1405 Charles S. Wilson, M.D., Lincoln Student Regents Matt Schaefer, Nebraska-Lincoln Mike Eiberger, Nebraska-Kearney Steve Massara, Nebraska-Omaha NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS Dan Connealy, Nebraska-Medical Center The mission of the University of Nebraska Athletic Department remains ...Dedicated to Excellence...but with a renewed sense of urgency, enthusiasm, pride, teamwork, professionalism and integrity.

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2 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Athletic Department Directory

Academic Programs and Student Services ...... (402) 472-2042 Department Addresses Associate Athletic Director/Academic Programs and Student Services: Dennis Leblanc...... 472-2042 Athletic Director Assistant Athletic Director for Student Life: Keith Zimmer ...... 472-2042 One Memorial Stadium Women's Basketball Academic Counselor: Sheri Hastings...... 472-2042 P.O. Box 880120 Academic Counselors: Alvin Banks, Katie Jewell, Kim Schellpeper, Will Sheppard...... 472-2042 Lincoln, NE 68588-0120 e-mail: [email protected] HuskerVision ...... (402) 472-4645 Director of Technology: Shot Kleen...... 472-4645 Women's Basketball Offi ce HuskerVision Creative Director: Kirk Hartman ...... 472-4645 125 Bob Devaney Sports Center Chief Engineer/Director of Internet Operations: Jon Barnett...... 472-4645 P.O. Box 880613 Production Coordinator: Mike Maryott...... 472-4645 Lincoln, NE 68588-0613 Video Production Specialists: Mike Hodges, Brad Colee, Amanda Pohlmann ...... 472-4645 Women'[email protected] Media Relations Offi ce Media Relations ...... (402) 472-2263 One Memorial Stadium Media Relations Director: Keith Mann ...... 472-2263 P.O. Box 880123 Media Relations Director of Operations/Women's Basketball Contact: Jeff Griesch ...... 472-7775 Lincoln, NE 68588-0123 Assistant Media Relation Directors: Shamus McKnight, Jerry Trickie...... 472-2263 e-mail: [email protected] Athletic Department Design Coordinator: Megan McLaughlin ...... 472-2263 Athletic Department Photographer: Scott Bruhn...... 472-2263 Athletic Ticket Offi ce Administrative Assistant: Vicki Cartwright...... 472-2263 Stadium Drive Parking Garage Graduate Interns: Matt Smith, Andy Anderson ...... 472-2263 P.O. Box 82848 Graduate Assistant: Sarah Sherman ...... 472-2263 Lincoln, NE 68501 Student Assistant (Women's Basketball): Kelli Kremlacek...... 472-2263 e-mail: [email protected] Media Relations Fax:...... 472-2005 Athletic Development Offi ce One Memorial Stadium Athletic Marketing/Licensing ...... (402) 472-0775 P.O. Box 880154 Director of Licensing & Concessions: Michael Stephens ...... 472-9446 Lincoln, NE 68588-0154 Director of Marketing: Jason Rathe ...... 472-0775 e-mail: [email protected] Marketing Manager: Dana Sayler...... 472-0775 Athletic Marketing Offi ce Athletic Events ...... (402) 472-1960 One Memorial Stadium Assistant Athletic Director/Events: Butch Hug ...... 472-1950 P.O. Box 880153 Event Management Specialist: Katie Butzke, Joel Michels, Ervin Williams...... 472-1960 Lincoln, NE 68588-0153 e-mail: [email protected] Athletic Development ...... (402) 472-2367 Athletic Compliance Offi ce Operations Manager: Derek Freeman ...... 472-2367 2006-07 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Administrative Assistant: Judy Weaver ...... 472-2367 One Memorial Stadium Skybox Coordinator: Peg Kopetka ...... 472-2367 P.O. Box 880219 Lincoln, NE 68588-0219 Athletic Ticket Offi ce ...... (402) 472-3111 or 1-800-8BIGRED e-mail: [email protected] Director of Ticket Operations: Holly Adam...... 472-3111 Athletic Performance Ticket Offi ce Assistant: Jaclyn Baxa, Connie Gebhart, Kristi Reetz, Karen Williamson...... 472-3111 One Memorial Stadium P.O. Box 880217 Athletic Compliance Offi ce ...... (402) 472-2042 Lincoln, NE 68588-0217 Director of Compliance: Josh White...... 472-2042 Assistant Director of Compliance: Laure Smith...... 472-2042 Athletic Medicine Compliance Assistant: Jena Johnson...... 472-2042 One Memorial Stadium P.O. Box 880128 Athletic Facilities ...... (402) 472-1000 Lincoln, NE 68588-0128 Assistant Director of Facilities Operations: Randy Gobel...... 472-1000 HuskerVision

NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS Systems and Security Coordinator: Doug Lillie ...... 472-1000 One Memorial Stadium Grounds Crew Supervisor: Steve Torske...... 472-1000 P.O. Box 880240 Area Supervisor: Eric Haynes ...... 472-1000 Lincoln, NE 68588-0240 Area Supervisor: John Horstman ...... 472-1000 Academic Programs and Student Services Facility Use Restrictions One Memorial Stadium The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has an interest in protecting its facilities, property and reputation P.O. Box 880219 associated with its intercollegiate sports. Therefore, no person shall be permitted to access or use the arenas, Lincoln, NE 68588-0219 facilities and other University of Nebraska intercollegiate athletic venues without fi rst securing the permission of the Athletic Director or his/her designee. The only exception is an individual who records an image (e.g. photograph, videotape) for his/her non-commercial personal use. In no case shall any person be permitted to use these venues for the purposes of promoting the sale or manufacture of alcohol or tobacco or the promotion of any venture associated directly or indirectly with legal or illegal gaming or gambling.

3 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Big 12 Conference

Fresh off its 10th anniversary season, the Big 12 History/Future of Big 12 Conference Sites Conference begins its second decade of competition Football M/W Basketball Baseball in 2006-07. While there have been many proud 1996-97 St. Louis Kansas City Oklahoma City accomplishments through the fi rst 10 years, the 1997-98 San Antonio Kansas City Oklahoma City conference and its members anticipate continued 1998-99 St. Louis Kansas City Oklahoma City success. 1999-00 San Antonio Kansas City Oklahoma City Through its fi rst 10 years, the Big 12 claimed 28 2000-01 Kansas City Kansas City Oklahoma City team and 310 individual NCAA titles. During the 2005- 2001-02 Dallas (Irving) Kansas City Arlington, Texas 06 season, conference programs captured national 2002-03 Houston Dallas Oklahoma City championships in football (Texas), women’s indoor track 2003-04 Kansas City Dallas Arlington, Texas 2004-05 Kansas City Kansas City Oklahoma City & fi eld (Texas), wrestling (Oklahoma State) and men’s Kevin Weiberg 2005-06 Houston Dallas Oklahoma City golf (Oklahoma State). In addition, 12 individual event Commissioner titles were also won by student-athletes that compete 2006-07 Kansas City Oklahoma City Oklahoma City in the Big 12. The 2004-05 campaign marked the most successful in conference history with The Big 12 is under the direction of its third commissioner, Kevin L. Weiberg, who six NCAA championships. Baylor won the crown for women’s basketball, becoming took over the reigns in December 1998. Weiberg has led the Big 12 into additional the fi rst Big 12 squad to win in that sport. Colorado won both the men’s and football bowl agreements and expanded television opportunities for all sports women’s cross country trophies, just the fourth school in NCAA annals to win both through contracts with ABC/ESPN, FSN, TBS and CSTV. in the same year. Oklahoma State regained the top spot in wrestling, winning the In its 10-year history, the conference has distributed $807.2 million to its 12 national title for the 33rd time. Texas captured its fourth women’s outdoor track & member institutions. fi eld crown, along with its sixth national championship in baseball. The Big 12 staff administers to over 4,600 student-athletes in 21 sports. The The Big 12 leads all conferences with fi ve appearances in the BCS National conference headquarters moved to Irving, Texas, from Dallas in August 2006. Championship game. A Big 12 team has played for the football national championship fi ve of the last six years, and each of the last three. In basketball, an unprecedented eight men’s and women’s basketball teams have advanced to their respective Final Big 12 Staff Di rec to ry Fours in the past fi ve seasons as the Big 12 continues its place among the elite Commissioner ...... Kevin L. Weiberg athletic conferences. Senior Associate Commissioner/Chief Operating Offi cer ...... Dan Beebe The Big 12 and its member institutions are committed to a competitive Associate Commissioner ...... Tim Allen environment where sportsmanship and fair play take center stage. Whether Associate Commissioner/Women's Basketball ...... Dru Hancok on the fi eld, in the classroom, or within the community the student-athletes, Associate Commissioner/Men's Basketball...... John Underwood administrators, coaches and game offi cials of the Big 12 support the highest Chief Financial Offi cer ...... Steve Pace ideals in sportsmanship. Assistant Commissioner/Events & Human Resources...... Brad Clements Competitive excellence, scholarships and sportsmanship are all equal Assistant Commissioner/Governance & Compliance...... Lori Ebihara components of the Big 12’s philosophy. All-Big 12 teams and All-Big 12 Academic Assistant Commissioner/Championships...... Dayna Scherf squads are recognized for each sport at the end of their respective seasons. Assistant Commissioner/Football & Student Services...... Ed Stewart At the end of each academic year, the Conference honors its top male and Director of Football Championship...... Donnie Duncan 2006-07 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL female student-athletes with the Big 12 Athlete of the Year and Big 12 Sportsperson Director of Compliance...... Mary Ellen Enigk of the Year. Director of Marketing ...... Maark Keith Institutions can also nominate student-athletes for the prestigious Dr. Prentice Assistant Director of Video Services...... Sean Hollister Gautt Postgraduate Scholarships at the end of each academic year. A total of 153 Coordinator of Women's Basketball Offi cials...... Becky Marshall scholars have received more than $845,000 in postgraduate fi nancial aid through Coordinator of Men's Basketball Offi cials ...... Dale Kelley the fi rst nine years of the program. Coordinator of Football Offi cials...... Walt Anderson The Big 12 sponsors 21 sports. Men’s squads include baseball, basketball, Executive Assistant to the Commissioner...... Melanie Ellis cross country, football, golf, indoor track and fi eld, outdoor track and fi eld, swimming Administrative Assistant...... Regina Everett and diving, tennis and wrestling. Women’s teams are fi elded in basketball, cross Administrative Assistant...... Tracy Hunt country, golf, gymnastics, indoor track and fi eld, outdoor track and fi eld, soccer, Administrative Assistant...... Valerie Rocha softball, swimming and diving, tennis and volleyball. Administrative Assistant...... Michelle Peterson The conference is made up of 12 institutions that have shared many traditional Administrative Intern ...... Matt Baty rivalries throughout their histories. Member schools include Baylor, Colorado, Iowa Assistant for Championships...... Amy Bradford State, Kansas, Kansas State, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Texas, NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS Texas A&M and Texas Tech. Media Relations Staff The institutions create a league that encompasses seven states, over 42 million Assistant Commissioner/Communications...... Bob Burda people and more than 18 million television households. Director of Communications...... Rob Carolla The Conference conducts championships for 20 of its 21 sports. Each Associate Director of Communications (Women's Basketball) ...... Joni James championship helps to determine Assistant Director of Communciations...... Carmen Branch teams and/or individuals that will Will Hancock Communications Intern...... Katie Davis represent the Conference in national postseason competition. The winner 400 East John Carpenter Freeway of the Big 12 football championship Irving, TX 75062 game earns the league’s berth into Phone: (469) 524-1000 Fax: (469) 524-1045 the prestigious Bowl Championship www.big12sports.com Series.

4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Big 12 Conference Champions

Nebraska’s Big 12 Conference Champi on ships 2005-06 Big 12 Championship Teams Since the Big 12 Conference began its inaugural athletic season in 1996, Nebraska has achieved substantial championship success. The Huskers have fi nished at the top of the league Men's Sport Champion in nearly every sport, claiming 47 regular-season champi on ships in 10 years. Football...... Texas NU has won 25 conference championships in the past six years along with fi ve Big 12 Cross Country...... Colorado Tournament titles. Basketball...... Texas/Kansas Men's Sports Indoor Track ...... Texas Sport...... League Titles (Years)...... Tour na ment Titles (Years)* Wrestling...... Oklahoma State Football...... 2 (1997, 1999)...... N/A Swimming/Diving...... Texas Indoor Track ...... 8 (1997, 1998, 2000-2005)...... N/A Baseball...... Texas/Kansas Baseball...... 3 (2001, 2003, 2005)...... 4 (1999, 2000, 2001, 2005) Outdoor Track...... 4 (1998, 1999, 2002, 2004)...... N/A Golf ...... Oklahoma Totals...... 17...... 4 Outdoor Track...... Texas Tennis ...... Texas/Baylor Women's Sports Sport...... League Titles (Years)...... Tour na ment Titles (Years) Women's Sports Champion Volleyball ...... 8 (1996, 1998-2002, 2004-05)...... N/A Soccer ...... 3 (1996, 1999, 2000)...... 5 (1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002) Cross Country...... Colorado Gymnastics ...... 7 (1997, 1998, 1999, 2001-2003, 2005)...... N/A Volleyball...... Nebraska Indoor Track ...... 5 (1997, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2005)...... N/A Soccer ...... Texas A&M Swimming/Diving...... 2 (1997, 1998)...... N/A Basketball...... Oklahoma Outdoor Track...... 2 (2000, 2005)...... N/A Softball ...... 3 (1998, 2001, 2004)...... 3 (1998, 2000, 2004) Gymnastics ...... Iowa State Totals...... 30...... 8 Indoor Track ...... Texas Swimming/Diving...... Texas Nebraska Totals ...... 47 ...... 12 All-American Sara Jane Baker won the Golf ...... Texas A&M Big 12 outdoor heptathlon championship * The Big 12 sponsors conference tournaments in baseball, men's and women's basketball, Outdoor Track...... Texas in 2006, before helping the Nebraska men's and women's golf, soccer, softball and men's and women's tennis. Overall, the Big women's track and field team to a Softball ...... Texas 12 sponsors 10 men's sports and 11 women's sports. fourth-place fi nish at the NCAA Outdoor Tennis ...... Baylor Championships. Big 12 Conference Championships - All Teams - Men Sport BU CU ISU KU KSU MU NU OU OSU UT A&M TT Baseball 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 2 1 Basketball 0 0 2 6 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 Cross Country 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Football 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 3 0 2 1 0 Golf 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4 3 0 0 Indoor Track 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 2 0 0 2006-07 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Outdoor Track 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 4 1 1 Swimming x x x x x 0 x x x 10 0 x Tennis 6 0 x x x x 0 0 0 4 1 0 Wrestling x x 0 x x 0 0 2 8 x x x Totals 8 11 2 7 1 0 17 7 13 30 5 2 x-denotes school does not sponsor that sport; Co- and multi-championships included: Men's basketball 2004-05-Kansas, Oklahoma, Men's basketball 2005-06-Texas, Kansas; Baseball 2005-06-Texas, Kansas. Football divisional champions are 1996-North: Nebraska; South-Texas; 1997-North: Nebraska; South: Texas A&M; 1998-North: Kansas State; South: Texas A&M; 1999-North: Nebraska; South: Texas; 2000-North: Kansas State; South-Oklahoma; 2001-North: Colorado; South: Texas; 2002-North: Colorado; South: Oklahoma, Texas; 2003-North: Kansas State; South: Oklahoma; 2004-North: Colorado; South: Oklahoma; 2005- North: Colorado; South: Texas Big 12 Conference Championships - All Teams - Women Sport BU CU ISU KU KSU MU NU OU OSU UT A&M TT Basketball 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 4 0 2 0 3 Cross Country 0 9 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Golf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 2 2 0 Gymnastics x x 2 x x 0 7 1 x x x x Indoor Track 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 5 0 0

NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS Outdoor Track 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 6 0 0 Soccer 1 1 0 1 x 0 3 0 0 1 4 0 Softball 0 x 0 0 x 1 3 3 0 3 1 0 Swimming x x 0 0 x 0 2 x x 8 0 x Tennis 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 0 Volleyball 0 0 0 0 1 0 8 0 x 1 0 0 Totals 5 10 3 2 5 1 30 9 6 35 7 3 x-denotes school does not sponsor that sport; Co- and multi-championships include women’s basketball, 1999-00- Iowa State, Oklahoma, Texas Tech; women’s tennis, 2001 - Oklahoma State, Texas; 2003 - Baylor, Texas A&M. Oklahoma won 1996 Big 12 softball title prior to academic year 1996-97 conference competition.

5 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Media Services & Information

Jeff Griesch Big 12 Conference Media Relations Media Relations Associate Director of Communications Joni James coordinates women's basketball Director of Operations information and statistics for the Big 12 in Irving, Texas. James compiles weekly statistical information for the conference, along with coordinating Big 12 Conference Player-of-the-Week honors and helping promote the accomplishments of Big 12 Jeff Griesch enters his 11th year with the teams, players and coaches. James is also responsible for directing media services Nebraska Media Relations Offi ce and his third as at the Phillips 66 Big 12 Women's Basketball Championship at the COX Convention the director of media relations operations. Griesch Center in Oklahoma City, March 6-10. serves as the primary media contact for the Husker To reach James for information regarding the Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship women's basketball team and the women's golf or Big 12 women's basketball, please call (469) 524-1000 or e-mail team, while also directing content on Huskers.com. [email protected]. He coordinates all aspects of media relations for the women's basketball team, including player and coach interviews and game- day management of the Bob Devaney Sports Center press room and statistical information, along with postgame interviews and releases. Griesch also serves as a color commentator for the Nebraska women's basketball radio broadcasts on the Husker Sports Network and serves as the television host of the Nebraska Women's Basketball Show with Connie Yori. He also works with Media Relations Director Keith Mann to supervise NU's student assistants, while serving as the senior editor of all of NU's media and recruiting guides. Over the past six years, Nebraska has earned more than 100 national publication awards from the College Sports Information Directors of America, including almost 20 "Best in the Nation" honors. The 2003-04 Nebraska women's basketball guide ranked best in the district and 11th nationally by the College Sports Information Directors of America. The guide added a No. 12 fi nish in 2001-02 and No. 13 ranking in 1998-99. Griesch's 2000 Nebraska soccer guide was voted third best in the nation by CoSIDA, its fourth straight top-10 fi nish. In 1997-98, his Nebraska wrestling guide was voted "Best in the Nation" by Amateur Wrestling News and was ranked second by CoSIDA. Griesch earned a bachelor's of journalism degree in news-editorial from Nebraska in 1996 and was the fi rst two-time recipient of the CoSIDA/Wiley Smith Post-Graduate Scholarship. He is now a member of the CoSIDA Scholarship Committee. Griesch and his wife, Emily, have a four-year old daughter, Hollan, and a two- year old son, Jackson. Huskers.com – The Offi cial Internet Site

Nebraska Media Relations Offi ce 2006-07 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL In addition to Media Relations Director of Operations Jeff Griesch, other members Of the University of Nebraska Athletic De part ment of the Nebraska Media Relations Offi ce are available to help media representatives For the most up-to-the-minute coverage of Nebraska women's basketball on the with their coverage of the Husker women's basketball program. world-wide web, click on Huskers.com, the offi cial site of the University of Nebraska Media Relations Director Keith Mann (football) and Assistant Media Relations Athletic Department. Directors Jerry Trickie (men's basketball), and Shamus McKnight (baseball, In addition to updated results, statistics and game stories, you can fi nd photos, volleyball) are other full-time staff members of the Media Relations Offi ce, player and coach biographies, schedule and roster information and weekly releases along with Administrative Assistant Vicki Cartwright, Design Coordinator Megan on the Husker women's basketball program. McLaughlin and Photographer Scott Bruhn. Huskers.com includes similar information on all of Nebraska's 23 varsity Graduate interns Matt Smith and Andy Anderson and graduate assistant Sarah sports, along with general athletic department information. The site also features Sherman will provide assistance for women's basketball, along with student webcasts of football, men's and women's basketball, volleyball, baseball and assistants Kelli Kremlacek, Nate Rohr, Bonnie Ryan, Brandon Gries, Marcus Dawson, softball, along with Sports Nightly, which airs Monday-Friday, 6-9 p.m. central Jess Schwager, Christen Boeckel and Tyler DeBoer. time. All of Nebraska's webcasts are produced by the Husker Sports Network. For home games that are broadcast live on the Husker Sports Network and Award-Winning Publications simulcast by Huskers.com, live stats from the game will accompany the call of the The Nebraska Media Relations Offi ce is one of the best programs in the nation

NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS game. for producing award-winning media and recruiting guides for its 23 varsity sports. During the 2005-06 academic year, Nebraska earned 20 national publication awards, the sixth straight year that NU has fi nished among the top fi ve schools HuskersNside.com nationally in publication awards. Over the past six years, NU has produced more The Nebraska Athletic Department is also in its fi fth season of offering a premium than 100 national publication honors. The Nebraska women's gymnastics, women's subscription-based site to help Husker fans across the nation see their favorite bowling and women's rifl e guides earned "Best in the Nation" honors in 2006, while teams in action. Using the most advanced video-streaming technology and video the volleyball media guide earned "Best Cover" honors. The baseball media guide footage provided by HuskerVision, fans can see exclusive video and game action of earned a runner-up award, as did the women's swimming and diving poster. The Nebraska's teams. The Nebraska Women's Basketball Show with Connie Yori, and Nebraska wrestling guide and the softball guide each captured third place in their Nebraska's other coaches shows, as well as several women's basketball games, respective contests. The track and fi eld media guide and the baseball poster each will be available to subscribers. Broadband Internet service is required to enjoy took fourth place nationally, while the men's and women's cross country guide all of the advantages of HuskersNside.com. fi nished fi fth in its national contest.

6 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Media Information & Policies

The 2006-07 Nebraska Women's Basketball Media Guide is designed to assist Postgame Interviews the media in its coverage of Husker women's basketball. Additional information, The Nebraska postgame locker room is closed to the media at home games. For including releases, photographs, and videotapes may be obtained by contacting home games, NU’s postgame news conference will be held in the Bob Devaney Sports the Nebraska Media Relations Offi ce at (402) 472-2263. Center Press Room following a brief cooling-off period. The press room is located Please take a moment to review the following policies and services, which are off the southeast corner of the playing fl oor. The visiting team is housed in the intended to assist you in your coverage of Nebraska women's basketball. visitor's locker room, located in the hallway off the northwest corner of the playing Media Credentials: All requests for press, broadcast, photo and parking fl oor. Opposing coaches and players will be brought to the Nebraska interview credentials for Nebraska women's basketball home games should be directed to room, unless the opposing coach prefers other accommodations. Vicki Cartwright, Nebraska Media Relations Offi ce Administrative Assistant, P.O. On the road, after the cooling-off period, Coach Connie Yori will be available Box 880123, One Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, Neb., 68588-0123. Requests must in the postgame media gathering or outside the Huskers’ locker room. Nebraska be made in writing on appropriate letterhead at least one week before the game. players will also be available as time permits. During the regular season, Yori will Requests via fax are acceptable (send to Vicki Cartwright, 402-472-2005). do her postgame radio show immediately after she leaves the locker room and As a general rule, working space is allocated on the following basis: (1) daily before addressing the media. newspaper and wire-service writers covering for next-day publication; (2) radio and television personnel for broadcast origination; (3) sports editors of Nebraska Daily Interview Policies and Availability daily newspapers; (4) offi cial school student daily newspaper, one seat only; (5) All media requests for interviews with Nebraska women's basketball players should approved special coverage; (6) press and TV working photographers. be directed to Media Relations Director of Operations Jeff Griesch (402-472-7775) Generally, weekly representatives, Internet news services and non-originating at least one day in advance. Players are usually available for telephone interviews radio representatives cannot be accomodated because of space limitations. early afternoons and evenings, except on game days. Nebraska's practices are closed, but interviews at the Bob Devaney Sports Center before or after practice can Media Will Call be arranged through the Media Relations Offi ce. Nebraska is tentatively scheduled Media passes that are not mailed may be picked up at the will-call window, to practice from 2:45 to 5:30 p.m. at either the Bob Devaney Sports Center or Mabel located under the south ramp of the Bob Devaney Sports Center. The will-call window Lee Hall. With advance notice, interviews opens 90 minutes before tipoff. Photo identifi cation is required for credentials or can be arranged for other hours. tickets. All other will call windows are located on the upper north concourse. Media Parking Connie Yori Interviews The best time to reach Coach Connie Parking for the media is located adjacent and across the street from the Bob Yori for an interview is weekdays after Devaney Sports Center on the south side. The south street lot is accessible from practice or through Women's Basketball Court Street, between 14th and 17th Streets. Media Relations Director Jeff Griesch. Devaney Center Directions Interviews with Coach Yori should be The Bob Devaney Sports Center is located on the west edge of the Nebraska scheduled through the Media Relations State Fairgrounds. To reach it from the Lincoln Municipal Airport, turn right on Offi ce by calling (402) 472-7775. Coach Northwest 12th Street as you drive out of the airport. Northwest 12th Street becomes Yori’s offi ce telephone number is (402) Cornhusker Highway, which intersects with 14th Street. Exit south on 14th Street 472-6462. During the season, Yori and off Cornhusker Highway. Travel to Military Avenue and turn left. Continue a half men's basketball coach Doc Sadler 2006-07 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL mile and enter State Fair Park. Take the fi rst right turn before the Devaney Center may host a weekly press conference at and follow the access road to Lot 4 on the South Side of the arena. From Omaha’s the Bob Devaney Sports Center. Yori Eppley Airfi eld, follow the signs to downtown Omaha and I-480. Take I-480 west will participate in the Big 12 Coaches to I-80, then take I-80 west approximately 60 miles to I-180. Exit South on I-180, teleconferences, which will occur Jan. 16, then exit east to Cornhusker Highway and follow the instructions above. Feb. 6 and Feb. 27. Yori is scheduled to be the second coach on the call at 10:07 Media Services a.m. (Central). Pregame notes, game-day information and media guides will be provided before each game. Play-by-play sheets and fi nal statistics will be distributed. Starting Big 12 Coaches Teleconference Schedule approximately 90 minutes before tipoff, a light meal and refreshments will be Coach, School Time served in a designated hospitality area. Sherri Coale, Oklahoma 10:00 a.m. Connie Yori, Nebraska 10:07 a.m. Press Row Location Kim Mulkey, Baylor 10:14 a.m. Press row for writers and non-originating radio networks is located in section C-12 Cindy Stein, Missouri 10:21 a.m. on the south side of the arena. The visiting radio network is located across from the Jody Conradt, Texas 10:28 a.m.

NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS scorer's table, along with the Husker Sports Network spot and live television tables. Bonnie Henrickson, Kansas 10:35 a.m. The camera deck is located at the top of the arena, directly behind the press area Kristy Curry, Texas Tech 10:42 a.m. in section C-12. Television crews broadcasting live may shoot from either fl oor level Bill Fennelly, Iowa State 10:49 a.m. (northeast or southwest baselines) or the camera deck, but they may not occupy Kathy McConnell-Miller, Colorado 10:56 a.m. space in the C-12 press area. The postgame press room is located off the hallway Kurt Budke, Oklahoma State 11:03 a.m. at the southeast corner of the court. Gary Blair, Texas A&M 11:10 a.m. Radio/Television Broadcast Space Deb Patterson, Kansas State 11:17 a.m. Requests for live radio and television broadcast space and credentials should Media wishing to join the conference call may contact (706) 679-2026 (For be made to Vicki Cartwright, Media Relations Offi ce Administrative Assistant, One media use only). You will be required to identify yourself with media affi liation to Memorial Stadium, P.O. Box 880123, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, 68588- access the call. Two replays of the call are available. The teleconference can be 0123, telephone (402) 472-2263. If statisticians are needed, please contact the accessed through the Big 12 website or a 48-hour replay is available starting at 4 Media Relations Offi ce at least three days in advance. p.m. (Central) the afternoon of the call. The replay number is (706) 634-1618.

7 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Media Information & Policies Broadcast Rights The University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the Host Communications Husker Sports Network own exclusive radio broadcast rights to all of the University of Nebraska women’s basketball games. Other than the Husker Sports Network and the University of Nebraska student station (KRNU), the only stations or networks that will be allowed to broadcast Nebraska games from the Bob Devaney Sports Center are those that have rights to broadcast games played by the opposing team. All radio stations and networks broadcasting from the Bob Devaney Sports Center must be approved by the University and are subject to a rights fee. Any representative of a radio station or network that has not purchased such rights shall not air live game action or description of any game while it is in progress, nor shall such representatives air tape-recorded or live commentary of Nebraska coaches or players for one hour before or after a game. Only stations that have purchased broadcast rights may install telephones on press row, or use telephones on press row for reporting on games. By accepting media credentials, representatives of stations and networks Veteran broadcaster Matt Coatney (right) and Jeff Griesch (left) will team up on the that have not purchased broadcast rights signify their agreement to the above Nebraska women's radio broadcast for the sixth full season. stipulations. Nebraska provides four modular telephones in the Bob Devaney Sports Center Press Room. All long distance calls must be credit card, collect or billed to a third The Host Communications Husker Sports Network number. Any media source wishing to place a telephone on press row should contact The Host Communications Husker Sports Network (formerly the Pinnacle Sports University of Nebraska Telecommunications at (402) 472-2000 at least two weeks Network) is in its 11th year of producing live broadcasts of University of Nebraska before the game. sporting events, including women's basketball. The Husker Sports Network began its original contract with Nebraska in 1996-97 and it has been renewed through Broadcast Telephone Lines 2011. Media are welcome to have their own telephone lines installed on press row and Nebraska's contract with the Husker Sports Network gives NU one of the most may do so by contacting University of Nebraska Telecommunications (402) 472- lucrative and extensive radio networks in the nation. The contract includes exclusive 2000. However, the Husker Sports Network installs additional telephone lines for radio broadcast rights to Nebraska football, men's and women's basketball, volleyball, visiting offi cial broadcasters or teams and charges a fee for the use of those lines baseball and softball. for non-conference games (Big 12 offi cial stations receive the use of the lines free The network includes state and national affi liates. As of press time, the women's of charge as part of a cooperative). Other stations interested in securing other basketball radio network included 26 stations. The games can also be heard live lines should contact UNL Telecommunications at (402) 472-2000. at Huskers.com. In addition to broadcasting Husker games, the network provides a daily, live call-in show focusing on Nebraska athletics and other area sports. Pro Scouting Passes The on-air talent for Nebraska women's basketball will be Matt Coatney, a veteran Per Big 12 Conference rules, the University of Nebraska provides press row sportscaster who enters his sixth full season as the play-by-play voice of the Huskers, access or media credentials for scouts of professional basketball teams based and Jeff Griesch will provide color commentary for the seventh season. Coach Connie 2006-07 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL on availability. If no space is available, scouts may arrange through the Media Yori will also appear on her weekly radio show that can be heard statewide on the Relations Offi ce (402) 472-2263 to purchase tickets for Nebraska home games. Husker Sports Network on Tuesdays in November and December at 7:30 p.m., and The tickets may be picked up at the will-call window. on Thursdays in January, February and March starting at 7 p.m.

Media Relations Offi ce 2006-07 Husker Sports Network Stations The University of Nebraska Media Relations Offi ce is located at One Memorial Ainsworth...... KBRB-1400 AM Stadium, on the third fl oor of the Tom and Nancy Osborne Athletic Complex. Memorial Alliance...... KCOW-1400 AM Stadium is approximately one mile from the Bob Devaney Sports Center. Beatrice ...... KWBE-1450 AM Broken Bow ...... KCNI-1280 AM Chadron ...... KCSR-610 AM Fax Access Falls City...... KTNC-1230AM/KLZA-101.3 FM The Nebraska Media Relations Offi ce has an automatic facsimile machine which Fremont...... KHUB-1340AM/KFMT-105.5 FM can transmit or receive documents. The phone number for the fax is (402) 472-2005. Grand Island ...... KRGI-1430 AM A facsimile machine is available in the Bob Devaney Sports Center following the Holdrege...... KUVR-1380 AM

NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS game, and Media Relations Offi ce personnel will send box scores free of charge as Kearney ...... KGFW-1340 AM time permits. Lexington ...... KRVN-880 AM Lincoln ...... KLIN-1400AM/KFGE-98.1 FM McCook ...... KWSN-93.9 FM Huskers.com Norfolk ...... KNEN-94.7 FM A simulcast of all Nebraska women's basketball games on the Husker Sports North Platte...... KODY-1240 AM Network will be broadcast live on the internet at Huskers.com. Ogallala ...... KOGA-930 AM In addition to the play-by-play radio broadcast, real-time statistics, complete Omaha ...... KFAB-1110 AM results, releases, and team information can be obtained on the offi cial site of the Scottsbluff ...... KNEB-960 AM Nebraska Athletic Department, Huskers.com. Sidney ...... KSID-1340 AM Valentine...... KVSH-940 AM West Point...... KTIC 840/KWPN-107.9 FM York...... KAWL-1370 AM

8 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Husker Basketball Media Outlets

Print Media Sports Anchor: Josh Jelden Lincoln Journal Star journalstar.com e-mail: [email protected] 926 P St., Lincoln, NE 68508 KNOP-TV (NBC, Ch. 2) knoptv.com Phone: (402) 473-7431 Fax: (402) 473-7291 P.O. Box 749, North Platte, NE 69101 Sports Editor: John Mabry Phone: (308) 532-2222 Fax: (308) 532-9579 e-mail: [email protected] Sports Director: Joe Swift Beat Writer: Curt McKeever e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] NET Sports (PBS, Ch. 12) net.unl.edu Omaha World-Her ald omaha.com 1800 North 33rd, Lincoln, NE 68583-0747 14th & Dodge, Omaha, NE 68102 Phone: (402) 472-3611 Fax: (402) 472-5347 Phone: (402) 444-1000 (800-284-6397) Producer/Director: Jim Carmichael Fax: (402) 344-3343 e-mail: [email protected] Sports Editor: Thad Livingston e-mail: [email protected] KTIV (NBC, Ch. 4) ktiv.com Beat Writer: Larry Porter 3135 Floyd Blvd., Sioux City, IA 51108 e-mail: [email protected] Phone: (712) 239-4100 Fax: (712) 239-2621 Columnist: Tom Shatel Sports Director: Brad Pautsch e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] Omaha World-Herald Lincoln Bureau KCAU (ABC, Ch. 9) kcautv.com P.O. Box 80866, Lincoln, NE 68501 625 Douglas St., Sioux City, IA 51101 Phone: (402) 476-3132 Fax: (402) 476-6281 Phone: (712) 277-2345 Fax: (712) 277-4298 Sports Director: Tim Seaman Associated Press ap.org e-mail: [email protected] 909 North 96th St., Suite 104 All of Nebraska's games are carried live on radio by the Husker Sports Network and on Omaha, NE 68114 Huskers.com. Nebraska also appears regularly on FSN national and FSN Midwest television Radio Stations Phone: (402) 391-0031 Fax: (402) 391-1412 broadcasts during the season. Husker Sports Network Eric Olson P.O. Box 570, 921 Village Square e-mail: [email protected] McCook Gazette mccookgazette.com Television Sta tions Gretna, NE 68028 Daily Nebraskan dailynebraskan.com P.O. Box 1268, McCook, NE 69001 KOLN-TV (CBS, Ch. 10/11) kolnkgin.com Phone: (402) 332-4000 Fax: (402) 332-4304 University of Ne bras ka Phone: (308) 345-4500 Fax: (308) 345-7881 40th and W St., Lincoln, NE 68503 GM: Kevin Moore 20 Nebraska Union Josh Mesh (SE) Phone: (402) 467-9270 Fax: (402) 467-9208 e-mail: [email protected] Lincoln, NE 68588-0448 Nebraska City News-Press ncnewspress.com Sports Director: Kyle Delia KLIN (1400 AM)* klin.com Phone: (402) 472-1765 Fax: (402) 472-1761 P.O. Box 757, Nebraska City, NE 68410 Kevin Sjuts 4343 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68510 Sports Editor: Jeff Sheldon Phone: (402) 873-3334 Fax: (402) 873-5436 e-mail: [email protected] Phone: (402) 475-4567 Fax: (402) 474-8011 e-mail: [email protected] Sports Editor: Kirt Manion KLKN (ABC, Ch. 8) klkntv.com News Director: John Bishop Beatrice Daily Sun beatricedailysun.com e-mail: [email protected] 3240 So. 10th Street, Lincoln, NE 68502 e-mail: [email protected] *Husker Sports Network affi liate 200 North 7th, Beatrice, NE 68310 Norfolk Daily News norfolkdailynews.com Phone: (402) 436-2251 Fax: (402) 436-2236 Phone: (402) 223-5233 Fax: 228-3571 525 Norfolk Ave., Norfolk, NE 68701 Sports Director: Jon Wofford KFAB (1110 AM)* kfab.com Sports Editor: Jane White Phone: (402) 371-1020 Fax: (402) 371-5802 Lon Nichols, Dave Hunt Gary Sadlemyer (program director) e-mail: [email protected] Sports Editor: Jay Prauner e-mail: [email protected] 5010 Underwood Ave. Columbus Telegram columbustelegram.com e-mail: [email protected] KETV (ABC, Ch. 7) ketv.com Omaha, NE 68132

(402) 556-8000 2006-07 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL P.O. Box 648, Columbus, NE 68602 North Platte Telegraph nptelegraph.com 27th & Douglas, Omaha, NE 68131 Phone: (402) 564-2741 Fax: (402) 563-7500 Phone: (402) 978-8958 Fax: (402) 978-8931 Fax: 556-8937 621 N. Chestnut St., North Platte, NE 69101 *Husker Sports Network affi liate Sports Editor: Lincoln Arneal Phone: (308) 532-6000 Fax: (308) 532-9268 Sports Director: Jon Schuetz e-mail: [email protected] Sports Editor: Steve Zerr Matt Schick KRVN (880 AM)* krvn.com Fremont Tribune fbtrib.com e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] 1007 Plum Creek Pkwy., Lexington, NE 68850 P.O. Box 9, Fremont, NE 68026 WOWT (NBC, Ch. 6) wowt.com Phone: (402) 466-1234 Fax: (402) 467-4095 Scottsbluff Star-Herald starherald.com Program Director: Stafford Thompson Phone: (402) 721-5000 Fax: (402) 721-8047 Box 1709, Scottsbluff, NE 69363 3501 Farnam, Omaha, NE 68131 Sports Editor: Brent Wasenius Phone: (402) 233-7940 Fax: (402) 346-6740 e-mail: [email protected] Phone: (308) 632-9000 Fax: (308) 635-9003 *Husker Sports Network affi liate e-mail: [email protected] Sports Editor: Jeff Fielder Sports Director: Dave Webber Grand Island Independent theindependentt.com e-mail: [email protected] Merlyn Klaus, Ross Jernstrom, John Chapman KRNU (90.3 FM) krnu.unl.edu P.O. Box 1208, Grand Island, NE 68801 KPTM (Fox, Ch. 42) kptm.com University of Nebraska York News-Times yorknewstimes.com 201 Andersen Hall, Lincoln, NE 68588-0466 Phone: (308) 382-1000 Fax: 382-8129 P.O. 279, York, NE 68467 4625 Farnam, Omaha, NE 68132 Sports Editor: Terry Douglass Phone: (402) 554-4286 Fax: (402) 554-4292 Phone: (402) 472-3054 Fax: (402) 472-8403 Phone: (402) 362-4478 Fax: (402) 362-6748 Station Manager: Rick Alloway e-mail: [email protected] Sports Editor: Ken Kush Sports Director: J.J. Davis Hastings Tribune hastingstribune.com e-mail: [email protected] Jeff Radcliffe e-mail: [email protected] KLMS (1480 AM) espn1480.com 908 West 2nd, Hastings, NE 68901 Huskers Illustrated huskersillustrated.com 3800 Cornhusker Hwy., Lincoln, NE 68504 Phone: (402) 462-2131 Fax: (402) 462-2184 3210 NW Third St., Lincoln, NE 68521 KM3-TV (CBS, Ch. 3) km3.com Phone: (402) 466-1234 Fax: (402) 467-4095 NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS Sports Editor: Eric Buderus Phone: (402) 474-4355 Fax: (402) 474-5132 10714 Mockingbird, Omaha, NE 68127 Sports Director: Chris Schmidt e-mail: [email protected] Editor Brian Hill Phone: (402) 592-4330 Fax: (402) 592-4714 e-mail: [email protected] Holdrege Daily Citizen e-mail: [email protected] Sports Director: Travis Justice 418 Garfi eld Street, Holdrege, NE 68949 Contributing Writer: Mike Babcock e-mail: [email protected] KOZN (1620 AM) 1620thezone.com Phone: (308) 995-4441 Fax: (308) 995-5992 e-mail: [email protected] Matt Seigel 5011 Capitol Suite #300, Omaha, NE 68132 Sports Editor: Buck Mahoney Phone: (402) 477-8053 e-mail: [email protected] Phone: (402) 951-1620 Fax: (402) 342-7041 e-mail: [email protected] KHAS-TV (NBC, Ch. 5) khastv.com Sports Director: Kevin Kugler Big Red Report bigredreport.com e-mail: [email protected] Kearney Hub kearneyhub.com 401 N. Coddington, Lincoln, NE 68528 6475 Osborne Drive West, Hastings, NE 68901 Phone: (402) 463-1321 Fax:(402) 463-6551 13 East 22nd, Kearney, NE 68847 Phone: (402) 476-5006 Fax: (402) 476-5006 KOMJ (590 AM) bigsports590.com Phone: (308) 237-2152 Fax: 233-9745 Publisher: Steve Ryan Sports Director: Ed Littler e-mail: [email protected] 11128 John Galt Blvd., Omaha, NE 68137 Sports Editor: Buck Mahoney e-mail: [email protected] Phone: (402) 592-5300 Fax: (402) 331-1348 e-mail: [email protected] NTV (ABC, Ch. 13) nebraska.tv Sports Director: Matt Perrault P.O. Box 220, Kearney, NE 68848 e-mail: [email protected] Phone: (308) 743-2494 Fax: (308) 743-2660

9 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Compliance Guidelines for Boosters

The University of Nebraska Athletic Department takes great pride in abiding by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Big 12 Conference rules and guidelines that govern Division I competition. For the benefi t of the many alumni, fans and booster club members who are so active in supporting and assisting the Husk ers throughout the year, we would like to remind everyone of a few defi nitions and rules that apply to all athletic representatives and boosters.

NCAA Principles Guidelines and Reminders for Boosters Institutional Control 4 A booster may not contact the prospect, prospect’s coach, principal or counselor It is the responsibility of the University of Nebraska to control its intercollegiate in an attempt to evaluate or recruit the prospect. athletic program in compliance with the rules and regulations of the NCAA. 4 A booster may not expend funds to entertain or provide transportation for a prospective student-athlete, family members or friends. Responsibility 4 A booster may not become directly or indirectly involved in making arrangements The University of Nebraska’s responsibility for the conduct of its program includes for a prospect, or the prospect’s relative or friends to receive money or fi nancial aid responsibility for the actions of its staff members and for the actions of any other of any kind. individual, booster or organization engaged in activities promoting the athletic 4 A booster may not contact a prospective student-athlete through letter writing, interests of the institution. telephone calling or other forms of communication. Compliance However, here are a few ways that a Husker booster may be involved: The University of Nebraska must monitor its program to assure compliance and 4 Do discuss summer employment opportunities with a prospect after he/she has to identify and report to the NCAA instances in which compliance has not been signed a National Letter of Intent with the University of Nebraska. achieved. An institution found to have violated NCAA rules is subject to disciplinary 4 Do attend high school athletic events without contacting prospective student- and corrective actions as determined by the NCAA. athletes. 4 Do continue existing friendships with families and friends of prospective NCAA Defi nitions student-athletes. Athletic Representative/Booster 4 Do send recommendation letters, newspaper clipping or similar information You are considered to be a University of Nebraska athletic representative if about prospective student-athletes to Husker coaches. you: 4 Are a present or past member of a University of Nebraska booster club or agency Extra Benefi t Guidelines and Reminders for Boosters that promotes the Huskers' intercollegiate athletic program; Extra Benefi t 4 Have made fi nancial contributions to the athletic department or to an athletic An extra benefi t is any special arrangement by an institutional employee or an booster organization of the University of Nebraska; athletic representative to provide a student-athlete or the student-athlete’s relative 4 Are, or have been, providing benefi ts (e.g., summer jobs, meals etc.) to enrolled or friend a benefi t not expressly authorized by NCAA legislation. student-athletes, their family members or friends; Boosters may not provide any special arrangement considered to be an extra benefi t 4 Are, or have been involved in any manner of promoting the University of Nebraska by NCAA defi nition. Examples of extra benefi ts include but are not limited to: intercollegiate athletic program. 4 Providing cash or loans of any amount; Please note: Once an individual is identifi ed as an athletic representative, that 4 Signing or co-signing for a loan or other forms of fi nancial assistance; person retains that identity indefi nitely. The University of Nebraska is ultimately

4 Providing the use of a telephone to make local or long distance calls; 2006-07 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL responsible for the acts of all “representatives of athletic interests” in relation to 4 Transporting a student-athlete or providing the use of a vehicle; NCAA rules and regulations. 4 Providing free or reduced rent housing; Prospective Student-Athlete 4 Giving gifts of any kind (i.e. birthday, Christmas, Valentine’s Day); A prospective student-athlete is a student who has started classes for the ninth 4 Promising a student-athlete postgraduate education or employment; grade or above, including students in prep schools and junior colleges as well as 4 Offering free services (i.e. clothing, airline tickets, laundry, car repair, students who have offi cially withdrawn from a four-year institution and plan to haircuts, restaurant meals); transfer to another institution. In addition, a student who has not started classes for 4 Providing payment to a student-athlete for a booster club speaking the ninth grade becomes a prospective student-athlete if the institution or a booster engagement; provides the individual or the individual’s relatives or friends with any fi nancial 4 Providing employment for relatives or friends. assistance or benefi ts that the institution does not provide to prospective students Here are a few ways that a Husker booster may help: in general. A good rule of thumb is to treat ALL STUDENTS as prospects. 4 Do invite a student-athlete to participate in non-profi t, charitable or educational Student-Athlete events. A student-athlete is a student whose enrollment was solicited by a member of 4 Do invite a student-athlete into your home for an occasional meal.

NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS the athletic staff or other representative of athletic interests with a view toward 4 Do contact the NU Athletic Compliance Offi ce for approval prior to a student- the student’s ultimate participation in the intercollegiate athletic program. athlete engaging in outside speaking or promotional activities. 4 Do pay a student-athlete the commensurate rate for actual and legitimate Contact employment. A contact is any face-to-face encounter between a prospect, or the prospect’s parent or legal guardian, and an institutional staff member or athletic representative For further information regarding NCAA Guidelines for Athletic Representatives, during which any dialogue occurs. please contact the athletic compliance offi ce at (402) 472-2042 or 1-(800) 927- 7220. Inquiries may also be mailed to: Athletic Compliance Offi ce, One Memorial Recruiting Stadium, P.O. Box 880219, Lincoln, NE, 68588-0219. Questions can also be faxed Recruiting is any solicitation of a prospect or a prospect’s family member (or to (402) 472-4609 or e-mailed to [email protected]. guardian) by an institutional staff member or by athletic representative of the institution, for the purpose of securing the prospect’s enrollment and ultimate participation in the institution’s intercollegiate athletic program.

10 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION 2006-07 Nebraska Roster

Numerical Roster Husker Pronunciation Guide No. Player Yr. Ht. Pos. Hometown (High School/Other School) Chelsea Aubry ...... O-bree 2 Ashley Ford* Sr. 5-7 G Lincoln, Neb. (Northeast/Cloud County CC) Kiera Hardy ...... kee-AIR-uh 4 Jelena Spiric* Sr. 6-0 F Belgrade, Serbia (The V Belgrade/Colby CC) Kala Kuhlmann ...... KAY-luh KOOL-man 11 Nicole Neals Fr. 5-6 G Chandler, Ariz. (St. Mary's) LaKale Malone...... Luh-KAIL 12 TK LaFleur* So. 5-8 G Houston, Texas (Warren Township, Grayslake, Ill.) Jelena Spiric...... YELL-en-uh SPEER-itch 13 Kala Kuhlmann Fr. 5-8 G Charter Oak, Iowa (Charter Oak-Ute) Husker Homes 21 Kiera Hardy*** Sr. 5-6 G Kansas City, Mo. (O'Hara) The 12 members of the 2006-07 Husker women's 22 Yvonne Turner Fr. 5-8 G Omaha, Neb. (Bellevue East) basketball team come to Nebraska from three 23 Kelsey Griffi n* So. 6-2 F Eagle River, Alaska (Chugiak) countries, including eight states across America. 40 Cory Montgomery Fr. 6-2 F Cannon Falls, Minn. (Cannon Falls) Alaska (1): Kelsey Griffi n 42 Nikki Bober Fr. 6-4 C Murdock, Neb. (Elmwood-Murdock) Arizona (1): Nicole Neals 45 Chelsea Aubry*** Sr. 6-2 F Kitchener, Ontario (Grand River Collegiate Institute) Colorado (1): Danielle Page 52 Danielle Page** Jr. 6-2 F Monument, Colo. (Lewis-Palmer) Iowa (1): Kala Kuhlmann Minnesota (1): Cory Montgomery Alphabetical Roster Nebraska (3): Nikki Bober, Ashley Ford, Yvonne Turner Player No. Yr. Ht. Pos. Hometown (High School/Other School) Missouri (1): Kiera Hardy Aubry, Chelsea*** 45 Sr. 6-2 F Kitchener, Ontario (Grand River Collegiate Institute) Texas (1): TK LaFleur Bober, Nikki 42 Fr. 6-4 C Murdock, Neb. (Elmwood-Murdock) Canada (1): Chelsea Aubry (Ontario) Ford, Ashley* 2 Sr. 5-7 G Lincoln, Neb. (Northeast/Cloud County CC) Serbia (1): Jelena Spiric (Belgrade) Griffi n, Kelsey* 23 So. 6-2 F Eagle River, Alaska (Chugiak) Hardy, Kiera*** 21 Sr. 5-6 G Kansas City, Mo. (O'Hara) Huskers By Class Seniors (4): Chelsea Aubry, Ashley Ford, Kiera Hardy, Kuhlmann, Kala 13 Fr. 5-8 G Charter Oak, Iowa (Charter Oak-Ute) Jelena Spiric LaFleur, TK* 12 So. 5-8 G Houston, Texas (Warren Township, Grayslake, Ill.) Junior (1): Danielle Page Montgomery, Cory 40 Fr. 6-2 F Cannon Falls, Minn. (Cannon Falls) Sophomores (2): Kelsey Griffi n, TK LaFleur Neals, Nicole 11 Fr. 5-6 G Chandler, Ariz. (St. Mary's) Freshmen (5): Nikki Bober, Kala Kuhlmann, Cory Page, Danielle** 52 Jr. 6-2 F Monument, Colo. (Lewis-Palmer) Montgomery, Nicole Neals, Yvonne Turner Spiric, Jelena* 4 Sr. 6-0 F Belgrade, Serbia (The V Belgrade/Colby CC) Turner, Yvonne 22 Fr. 5-8 G Omaha, Neb. (Bellevue East) Huskers By Major Position Legend: G--Guard; F--Forward; C--Center Accounting: Cory Montgomery *--denotes letter earned at Nebraska. Biochemistry: Jelena Spiric Business Administration: Nicole Neals Nebraska Coaching Staff Communications: Danielle Page Head Coach: Connie Yori (Creighton, 1986) Education: Yvonne Turner Assistant Coaches: LaKale Malone (Indiana, 1999); Sunny Smallwood (Boise State, 1983) Family and Consumer Science: Kiera Hardy Tory Verdi (Keene State, 1996) General Studies: Nikki Bober, Kelsey Griffi n, Kala 2006-07 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Director of Basketball Operations: Angela Timmons (Creighton, 2001) Kuhlmann Administrative Assistant/Video Coordinator: Steph Clark (Creighton, 1993) International Business: Chelsea Aubry Graduate Assistant Manager: Tia Davis (Toledo, 2003) Exercise, Nutrition, Health Promotion: Ashley Ford, TK LaFleur Ashley Ford Jelena Spiric Chelsea Aubry NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS

11 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION 2006-07 Nebraska Schedule

Date Day Opponent Site Time Schedule Notes Nov. 1 Wednesday Nebraska-Kearney (exhibition) Devaney Center 7:05 p.m. Huskers Challenge Nation's Best Nov. 4 Sunday Nebraska-Omaha (exhibition) Devaney Center 4:05 p.m. 4Nebraska's regular-season schedule might be Nov. 10-13 Friday-Monday at Veterans Day Classic Tempe, Ariz. the most challenging schedule in school history. Nov. 10 Friday at Arizona State Tempe, Ariz. 5:30 p.m. The Huskers could play as many as seven 2006 Nov. 12 Sunday vs. Florida Atlantic Tempe, Ariz. 3:30 p.m. Nov. 13 Monday vs. New Mexico Tempe, Ariz. TBA NCAA Tournament teams during their 14-game Nov. 17 Friday Cal State Fullerton Devaney Center 7:05 p.m. non-conference schedule. The tests will come early Nov. 24 Friday at UC Irvine Irvine, Calif. 9 p.m. and often, as the Huskers open the season with Nov. 26 Sunday at USC Los Angeles, Calif. 4 p.m. three straight games against 2006 NCAA foes at the Nov. 28 Tuesday Texas-Pan American Devaney Center 7:05 p.m. Veterans Day Classic in Tempe, Ariz. Dec. 5 Tuesday Minnesota Devaney Center 7:05 p.m. Road Warriors Dec. 9 Saturday Michigan Devaney Center 7:05 p.m. 4The Huskers will need to play well on the road to Dec. 16 Saturday Northwestern Devaney Center 4:05 p.m. Dec. 19 Tuesday at Creighton Omaha, Neb. (Civic) 7:05 p.m. be successful in 2006-07. Of their eight road non- Dec. 21 Thursday Nicholls State Devaney Center 7:05 p.m. conference games this season, as many as six could Dec. 28-29 Thursday-Friday at State Farm Classic Gainesville, Fla. come against 2006 NCAA Tournament teams. The Dec. 28 Thursday vs. NC State Gainesville, Fla. 3:30 p.m. Huskers will face Arizona State, New Mexico, Florida Dec. 29 Friday vs. Florida/Alabama State Gainesville, Fla. 3:30/6 p.m. Atlantic, USC, NC State and possibly Florida away from Jan. 3 Wednesday at Texas Austin, Texas 7 p.m. the Devaney Center. Jan. 6 Saturday Oklahoma Devaney Center 2:05 p.m. Big 12 Features More Power in 2007 Jan. 13 Saturday at Kansas Lawrence, Kan. 7 p.m. 4In addition to the Huskers' impressive non- Jan. 17 Wednesday Kansas State Devaney Center 7:05 p.m. conference schedule, Nebraska will go head-to-head Jan. 20 Saturday at Missouri Columbia, Mo. 1 p.m. with some of the nation's best teams every night during Jan. 24 Wednesday at Texas A&M College Station, Texas 7 p.m. Jan. 27 Saturday Kansas Devaney Center 7:05 p.m. a 16-game Big 12 Conference schedule. Nine of the Jan. 31 Wednesday Iowa State Devaney Center 7:05 p.m. Huskers' fi rst 10 league games will come against Feb. 3 Saturday Baylor (FSN) Devaney Center 2:30 p.m. teams that qualifi ed for postseason play in 2006, Feb. 7 Wednesday at Kansas State (FSN Midwest) Manhattan, Kan. 7 p.m. including defending Big 12 champion Oklahoma in Feb. 10 Saturday at Colorado (FSN) Boulder, Colo. 3 p.m. the Huskers' league home opener on Jan. 6, 2007. Feb. 14 Wednesday Texas Tech Devaney Center 7:05 p.m. Arizona Homecoming for Freshman Neals Feb. 17 Saturday Missouri Devaney Center 7:05 p.m. 4Nebraska freshman guard Nicole Neals won't have Feb. 20 Tuesday at Iowa State (FSN Midwest) Ames, Iowa 7 p.m. to wait long to return to her home state to showcase Feb. 24 Saturday at Oklahoma State Stillwater, Okla. 7 p.m. her talents as a Husker. The 5-6 guard from Chandler, Feb. 27 Tuesday Colorado Devaney Center 7:05 p.m. Ariz., will help Nebraska against Arizona State, New March 6-10 Tuesday-Saturday at Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship Oklahoma City, Okla. (COX Center) TBA March 17-20 Saturday-Tuesday at NCAA First and Second Rounds Campus Sites TBA Mexico and Florida Atlantic at the season-opening March 24-27 Saturday-Tuesday at NCAA Regional Championships Four Regional Sites TBA Veterans Day Classic. A star at St. Mary's High School, Neals will face a pair of high school classmates in her

April 1 & 3 Sunday-Tuesday at NCAA Women's Final Four Cleveland, Ohio TBA 2006-07 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Husker debut, as the Sun Devils feature St. Mary's Key grads Dymond Simon and Kayli Murphy. Nebraska plays Happy at Home all of its home 4After opening the season by playing fi ve of their games (listed fi rst six games on the road, the Huskers will play six above in bold) at straight games in Nebraska, including fi ve at home, the 13,595-seat from Nov. 28 through Dec. 21. The Huskers will open the Bob Devaney stretch with four straight home games before playing Sports Center, Creighton at the Civic Auditorium in Omaha. located at 14th and Court streets Season Tickets in Lincoln. A-Level Reserved $144 B/C-Level Reserved $112 The playing court General Admission $80 (Adult) at Nebraska runs $48 (Youth/Senior Citizen)

NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS East and West, Wheelchair $80 (Adult) with the team $48 (Youth/Senior Citizen) benches and scorer's table Single-Game Tickets located on the Adult A-Level $9 North side of the Adult B & C-Level $7 court. The media GA Adult/Youth $5/$3 room is located Children Under 6 Free just off the UNL Students Free with Student ID Southeast corner For season ticket packages or single-game tickets: of the court. Huskers.com or 1-800-8BIGRED

12 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Nebraska Travel Destinations

Colorado Boulder, Colo. NCAA Final Four Cleveland, Ohio Feb. 10, 3 p.m. Iowa State USC April 1-3 Ames, Iowa Los Angeles, Calif. Feb. 20, 7 p.m. Nov. 26, 4 p.m. Kansas State Manhattan, Kan. Missouri Feb. 7, 7 p.m. Columbia, Mo. Oklahoma State Jan. 20, 1 p.m. UC Irvine Stillwater, Okla. Irvine, Calif. Kansas Feb. 24, 7 p.m. Nov. 24, 9 p.m. Lawrence, Kan. Jan. 13, 7 p.m. Veterans Day Classic Tempe, Ariz. Big 12 Tour na ment State Farm Classic Nov. 10-13 Oklahoma City, Okla. Gainesville, Fla. March 6-10 Dec. 28-29 Texas Texas A&M Austin, Texas College Station, Texas Jan. 3, 7 p.m. Jan. 24, 7 p.m.

Note: All game times listed on the map are Central time and subject to change. 2006-07 Nebraska Travel Plans Veterans Day Classic - Tempe, Ariz. Omaha, NE 68102 Nebraska at Missouri Boulder, CO 80302 Depart: Nov. 9 Return: Nov. 13 Phone: (402) 346-7600 Depart: Jan. 19 Return: March 20 Phone: (303) 440-8877 2006-07 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Sheraton Phoenix Airport Hotel Fax: (402) 346-5722 Holiday Inn Select Fax: (303) 440-3377 1600 South 52nd Street Travel Mode: Charter Bus 2200 I-70 Drive SW Travel Mode: Charter Flight Columbia, MO 65203 Tempe, AZ 85281 State Farm Classic - Gainesville, Fla. Nebraska at Iowa State Phone: (573) 445-8531 Phone: (480) 967-6600 Depart: Dec. 27 Return: Dec. 31 Depart: Feb. 19 Return: Feb. 20 Fax: (573) 445-7607 Fax: (480) 966-2392 Hilton U of Florida Conference Center The Gateway Center Travel Mode: Charter Flight Travel Mode: Commercial Flight 1714 SW 34th Street US 30 & Elwood Drive Nebraska at UC Irvine Gainesville, FL 32607 Nebraska at Texas A&M Ames, IA 50010 Depart: Nov. 22 Stay: Nov. 22-24 Phone: (352) 371-3600 Depart: Jan. 23 Return: Jan. 24 Phone: (515) 292-8600 Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa Fax: (352) 384-3455 Hilton College Station Fax: (515) 268-2224 900 Newport Center Drive Travel Mode: Commercial Flight 801 University Drive East Travel Mode: Charter Bus College Station, TX 77840 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Nebraska at Texas Nebraska at Oklahoma State Phone: (979) 693-7500 Phone: (949) 640-4000 Depart: Jan. 2 Return: Jan. 3 Depart: Feb. 23 Return: Feb. 24 Fax: (979) 560-1931 Fax: (949) 798-3349 Courtyard by Marriott Austin Central Hampton Inn and Suites Travel Mode: Charter Flight Travel Mode: Commercial Flight 5660 North IH-35 717 East Hall of Fame NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS Nebraska at USC Austin, TX 78751 Nebraska at Kansas State Stillwater, OK 74074 Stay: Nov. 25-26 Return: Nov. 26 Phone: (512) 458-2340 Depart: Feb. 6 Return: Feb. 7 Phone: (405) 743-1306 Marina Del Ray Marriott Fax: (512) 458-8525 Holiday Inn Fax: (405) 743-1382 4100 Admiralty Way Travel Mode: Charter Flight 530 Richards Drive Travel Mode: Charter Flight Manhattan, KS 66502 Marina Del Ray, CA 90292 Nebraska at Kansas Big 12 Tournament Phone: (785) 539-5311 Phone: (310) 301-3000 Depart: Jan. 12 Return: Jan. 13 Depart: March 4 Return: March 11 Fax: (785) 539-8368 Fax: (310) 337-8017 Holiday Inn Oklahoma City, OK Travel Mode: Charter Bus Travel Mode: Commercial Flight 200 McDonald Drive To be determined Nebraska at Creighton Lawrence, KS 66044 Nebraska at Colorado Depart: Dec. 18 Return: Dec. 19 Phone: (785) 841-7707 Depart: Feb. 9 Return: Feb. 10 Doubletree Hotel Fax: (785) 841-2799 Boulder Marriott 1616 Dodge Street Travel Mode: Charter Bus 2660 Canyon Boulevard

13 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Huskers Plan to Build More Momentum in 2007

Momentum. Forward Chelsea Aubry might be the Every program wants it. From pulling away most experienced player on Nebraska's down the stretch in a big game, to riding a long roster. A three-year captain, Aubry is a winning streak, teams scrap, fi ght and battle to member of the Canadian Senior National build momentum. Team and helped her country qualify for the Once that momentum gets rolling in the right World Championships in 2006. direction, it can take a team for a ride all the Aubry spent an extended summer way to the top. spanning the globe competing against the In Coach Connie Yori's fi rst four seasons best players in the world. at Nebraska, the Huskers have worked to build She hopes her experiences will translate momentum. into her best season as a Husker. It wasn't easy. Aubry enters the season primed to return It never is. to her natural power forward position after Yori was faced with a roster that had only being forced into action on the wing last fi ve scholarship players and a program that year. had suffered through back-to-back losing "Chelsea gained some great seasons. international experience this summer at Now the Huskers are coming off three the World Championships, so that should consecutive trips to the postseason and have help her," Yori said. "We also think that shown the work ethic and determination to moving back to the four-spot is going to overcome major challenges. give her a chance to have her best season Not only have the Huskers advanced to at Nebraska." postseason play, they have won there, marching Aubry's return to power forward is made to the third round of the 2006 Women's National possible primarily by the return of 2005 Big Invitational Tournament. 12 Newcomer of the Year Jelena Spiric to the Last season, the Huskers built momentum by Nebraska lineup. winning every rematch with their Big 12 North Spiric missed all of the 2005-06 season Division counterparts. after suffering a knee injury in fall practice Nebraska's momentum continues into the on Oct. 18. It was Spiric's second major knee 2006-07 season, as the Huskers return their injury in a 19-month span, and it left the most talented and experienced roster in Yori's six-foot Serbian considering an end to her career at NU. collegiate career. "This year I think we fi nally have the kind Preseason All-American Kiera Hardy will shoot for her third consecutive fi rst- Despite earning her bachelor's degree of players on our roster that will allow us to team All-Big 12 award in 2007, while trying to lead Nebraska to a berth in the from Nebraska in biochemistry and having NCAA Tournament.

play the kind of basketball my teams have a potential professional career waiting for 2006-07 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL traditionally played," Yori said. "We think we can her in Europe, Spiric chose to return to the be an up-tempo team that applies a lot of defensive Although she earned first-team All-Big 12 Huskers for a memorable senior season. pressure. We also think we can be physical enough to honors as a sophomore, she continued her growth One of the most versatile players in the Big 12, match the power teams in the Big 12." in Nebraska's system. As a junior, she focused on Spiric has the ability to play all three backcourt getting her teammates more involved, dishing out positions and can score on the block with her back to Hardy, Seniors Set the Tone 34 more assists on the season while committing 24 the basket. She is also a solid long-range shooter who Nebraska's roster features preseason All- fewer turnovers and taking nearly two fewer shots can wreak havoc on opposing defenses. American and two-time fi rst-team All-Big 12 guard per game. "Jelena made the most of her year away from Kiera Hardy. She also increased her steals total for the third competition," Yori said. "She worked hard in her Hardy's growth in the Husker lineup has mirrored straight season, demonstrating her desire to become rehabilitation and she is in the best shape of her career. the rise of the Nebraska program. a more complete all-around player. We hope she can have a great senior season." A lightly recruited and somewhat undersized high Hardy's hard work was rewarded with a repeat fi rst- Nebraska's fourth senior is point guard Ashley school player at O'Hara High School in Kansas City, team All-Big 12 award, and entering this season she Ford. The Lincoln native provided a solid option in Mo., Hardy came to Nebraska because she loved the was named an honorable-mention All-American by the backcourt last season and has made major NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS Huskers and believed she could help a once-proud Street & Smith's. improvements during the offseason. program achieve success again. "Kiera has worked hard to make herself a better Ford will contend for a starting job while providing In Hardy's freshman season in 2003-04, she came basketball player during her career," Yori said. "From leadership to a young and talented group of backcourt off the bench and made increasing contributions the start of her career to the end, she has made some players. throughout the season. By the end of the season, of the most dramatic improvements of any player I have Hardy had been a major player in the Huskers' fi rst ever coached. We hope that continues this season." Griffi n Gives Huskers Inside Presence postseason trip under Yori. As does Hardy, who would like nothing more than While the senior trio of Hardy, Aubry and Spiric will But that was just the beginning. As a sophomore, to lead the Huskers to their fi rst NCAA Tournament give the Huskers three battle-tested veterans in the Big Hardy established herself as one of the most exciting appearance since 2000. 12, sophomore Kelsey Griffi n may provide the Huskers players in the Big 12 Conference, averaging nearly 21 Although Hardy is the headliner for the Huskers, with their toughest competitor inside. points per game during league play and tying a school Nebraska has an abundance of senior leadership in As a true freshman a year ago, Griffi n took the record with 85 three-pointers. 2006-07. Big 12 by storm, earning a spot on the league's fi ve-

14 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Veterans, Talented Freshmen Shoot for NCAA Bid

player All-Freshman Team while also claiming the time and conditioning level. Page's ability to overcome walking boot, which could limit her contributions for title of Big 12 Freshman of the Year from the Dallas these challenges and contribute for the Huskers during the Huskers early in the season. Morning News. the Big 12 season could provide a major storyline to If Turner is able to return to health, Yori said she An achievement made even more impressive by NU's success. could make an immediate impact at both ends of the Oklahoma freshman sensation Courtney Paris, who "Danielle has some physical problems she has court for the Huskers. earned fi rst-team All-America honors with one of to overcome in order to help us on the court this "She enjoys playing tenacious defense and is the most dominant freshman campaigns in NCAA season," Yori said. "She is keeping a positive attitude extremely good with the ball in the open court," Yori history. and has been working hard to get back on the court said. "Our style of play fi ts hand-in-hand with Vonnie's Griffi n averaged 13.3 points and 6.0 rebounds and reach her potential as a player. We need Danielle strengths." per game despite being limited signifi cantly through back healthy." Although Turner was an All-American, three other Nebraska's fi nal nine games by illness. Husker freshmen actually enjoyed more scoring The fi rst Husker from the state of Alaska, Griffi n Five Freshmen Ready to Contribute success than Turner during their prep careers. produced two of the best performances by a freshman In addition to her most experienced roster, Yori will Kuhlmann, Neals and Montgomery all put up in school history with 31 points and 14 rebounds be able to blend in her most talented freshman class staggering scoring numbers against high school against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and 28 points and at Nebraska this season. competition, and are hoping to continue their success 12 rebounds at Kansas State later in the season. The new crop of Cornhuskers includes WBCA High at the collegiate level. "Kelsey has an outstanding work ethic and she School All-American Yvonne Turner from Omaha, Kuhlmann, a 5-8 guard from Charter Oak, Iowa, knows how to play hard when she's out on the court," Iowa Female Athlete of the Year Kala Kuhlmann, All- closed her career as the fourth-leading scorer in the Yori said. "Her illness really limited one of the strengths Arizona guard Nicole Neals, All-Minnesota forward Cory history of the state of Iowa. She scored 2,337 points, of her game last season, which was her ability to go Montgomery and All-Nebraska center Nikki Bober. despite being limited her junior year by a knee injury. all out for long periods of time. Turner, the fi rst Nebraskan selected to play in the Neals, a 5-6 guard from Chandler, Ariz., was not "If she is fully healthy, her energy level and WBCA High School All-America game since 2001, far behind. Like Kuhlmann, Neals fi nished as her high aggressiveness on the court are tough to stop. She headlines the group but has been slowed by a stress school's career scoring leader with 2,298 points. has also continued to develop her skills away from fracture in her foot. She will spend eight weeks in a Unlike Kuhlmann, who played at one of the smallest the basket, which should make her even tougher schools in Iowa, Neals played for one of the most to defend." dominant high school teams in the country, St. Fellow sophomore TK LaFleur made major Mary's of Phoenix. Neals' senior class featured strides as the 2005-06 season progressed. The NCAA Division I recruits Dymond Simon 5-8 guard from Houston, Texas, picked up much and Kayli Murphy (Arizona State) and Taylor of the scoring slack left by Griffi n's illness. Schneider (Texas-Pan American). LaFleur was a major player in the Huskers' Montgomery, a 6-2 forward from Cannon 7-3 record in the fi nal 10 games. Over the fi nal Falls, Minn., rounds out the group of 2,000-point seven games, LaFleur averaged 7.3 points and scorers. She also set her school scoring mark, 2.6 rebounds per game, signifi cant increases pouring in 2,238 points as a fi ve-year varsity

from her season averages of 5.4 points and 1.9 starter. She also set school records in rebounds 2006-07 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL boards per contest. (1,240), blocked shots (387) and assists (261) A speedy guard with outstanding defensive during her prep career. abilities, LaFleur could play an even larger role While all the Husker freshmen bring in Nebraska's fortunes this season. impressive credentials to the court, Bober "TK has tremendous talents and has brings some noticeable size. The tallest player continued to improve as a player," Yori said. on Nebraska's roster, Bober gives the Huskers "She has grown in all facets of her game and their first true center since Katie Morse in in being a student-athlete in her fi rst full year 2003-04. in our program. We expect her to have a great season." Super Schedule With the potential of putting its best team of Page Working to Return from Injury the new millennium on the fl oor, the Huskers will Nebraska's lone junior, 6-2 forward Danielle also face their toughest schedule this decade. Page has provided the Huskers with a dominant Nebraska's non-conference schedule could NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS defensive presence and some offensive punch include seven games against 2006 NCAA in her fi rst two seasons. Tournament teams, with six of those games Page, who ranks seventh on Nebraska's coming on the road. career blocked shot list, enters the 2006-07 Add those numbers to a conference schedule season on the mend after suffering a knee that features 11 of 16 games against 2006 injury that required surgery in May. postseason qualifi ers, and the Huskers will Page is expected to miss Nebraska's non- play in a postseason atmosphere every night. conference season, but has been doing well The Huskers hope to make their fourth in her rehabilitation over the past fi ve months. straight postseason trip with a bid to the Along with her knee injury, Page was Big 12 All-Freshman Team selection Kelsey Griffi n hopes to return to full Big Dance. It won't be easy. It never is. If challenged with a breathing condition health and lead the Huskers inside this season. The 6-2 forward produced they succeed, they will continue to gain throughout last season that limited her playing one of the best rookie seasons in Nebraska history in 2005-06. momentum.

15 INTRODUCTION The Fastbreakers Membership Contribution Classifi cations

Tip-In ($50) 4Fastbreaker Membership Card 4Access to Preferred Parking 4E-mail news fl ashes during the season 4Fastbreaker Newsletters 4Offi cial Yearbook (1) 4Offi cial Game Day Program (each home game) 4Game Notes (each home game) 4Invitation to Year-End Awards Banquet

3-Pointer ($100) If you have any questions or concerns, or would like more information regarding the Fastbreakers, please 4All Benefi ts of the Tip-In Level contact the Fastbreakers Nebraska Women's Basketball Booster Club at (402) 472-6462 - or - mgreen@ 4Media Guide (pick up at membership tables) fastbreakersonline.com. 4Lil' Breakers Membership (no charge) Fastbreaker Application Lil' Breaker Application Slam Dunk ($250) Name(s) Name(s) 4All Benefi ts of the 3-Pointer Level 4Complimentary Preferred Parking Street Address Street Address at Nebraska Women's Basketball Home Games 4Eligible for Coach of the Game City/State/Zip City/State/Zip

All-Star ($500) Home Phone (with area code) Grade 4All Benefi ts of the Slam Dunk Level 4Commemorative Pin (Silver) Work Phone (with area code) School 4Autographed Team Photo E-mail Address Parents' Names MVP ($1,000+) 4All Benefi ts of the All-Star Level Membership Level New Renewal 4Complimentary Admission for Two at all Backboard Banquets New Renewal Shirt Size YM YL AS AM AL AXL 4Commemorative Pin (Gold) (Circle one to select appropriate T-shirt size; YM-youth medium; AM-adult medium) Lil' Breakers Booster Club In addition to the outstanding membership benefi ts Send completed application and a check made Send completed application and a check made for adults, the Fastbreakers also offer a great chance payable to "Fastbreakers" to: payable to "Fastbreakers" to: for kids to be a part of the exciting atmosphere Fastbreakers Lil' Breakers Booster Club surrounding Nebraska women's basketball. P.O. Box 6462 P.O. Box 6462 Lincoln, NE 68606-0462 Lincoln, NE 68606-0462 Lil' Breakers encourages children to get involved with the sport of basketball while also encouraging kids to succeed in school and do their best in any activity, Fastbreakers Board of Directors while also learning good sportsmanship. Pat Carlson, President Pam Farrens Harley Charlson, Treasurer Susan Ferris For a membership fee of just $20, students in Jean Krull, VP (Communications) Ozzie Gilbertson kindergarten through eighth grade can enjoy special Louise Kirkbride, VP (Fundraising) Jim Gordon NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS seating at Husker home games, activities with players Merlin Green, VP (Membership) Diane Knapp and coaches of the Nebraska women's basketball team Joahanna Machmer, VP (Merchandise) Stan Knapp and much, much more. Connie Renken, VP (Social/Travel) Pat Ohmberger Terri Shoop, VP (Lil' Breakers) Connie Pierce Sue Bolz Jan Sammet Donna Boone Barb Sand Kathy Branchaud Sam Schaefer B J Brittenham Deb Shoemaker Deb Brooks

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