11 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES Big 12 Conference The Big 12 Conference has established a consistent level of national success on the field and in the 2009-10 Big 12 Championship Teams classroom as it enters its 15th season in 2010-11. Since it began play in 1996-97, the conference can boast 38 team crowns and 440 individual NCAA Championships. Men’s Team Champions In , six women’s teams have advanced to their respective Final Fours in the past eight seasons. Football...... Texas Nebraska Coach Connie Yori was a unanimous choice for National Coach-of-the-Year honors, while Husker Cross Country...... Oklahoma State forward gave the conference a consensus women’s basketball All-American for the 10th straight Basketball...... Kansas season. Griffin also won the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award for her exceptional commitment to success on the Indoor Track...... Texas A&M court, in the classroom and the community. Wrestling...... Oklahoma State Nebraska rolled to the regular-season conference title with the first undefeated season (29-0) by a /...... Texas men’s or women’s team in league history before being one of four league school’s to advance to the NCAA Baseball...... Texas Sweet 16, including Final Four qualifiers Baylor and Oklahoma. ...... Oklahoma State Nebraska also led the Big 12 in conference attendance last year, attracting more than 11,000 fans per Outdoor Track...... Nebraska game for its eight home contests, helping the league lead the nation in women’s basketball attendance ...... Texas for the 11th straight season. On the men’s side, nine conference schools have reached the Final Four in the past eight years, and six Women’s Team Champions teams have reached the regional finals in the past three seasons. Cross Country...... Texas Tech Big 12 squads enjoyed a strong year across the board in 2009-10. Oklahoma State won the NCAA men’s ...... Texas cross country title while Texas captured the national championship in men’s swimming and diving. Texas Soccer...... Missouri A&M secured men’s and women’s outdoor track and field championships, and the Big 12 had the No. 1 Basketball...... Nebraska team in the nation at some point during the 2009-10 season in nine different sports. ...... Oklahoma Five Big 12 volleyball teams, including perennial national power Nebraska, competed in the regional Indoor Track...... Oklahoma semifinals of the NCAA Championships in 2010, the first time that has happened in conference history. The Swimming/Diving...... Texas A&M Big 12 also had a school play for the BCS National Championship (Texas) for the seventh season. Oklahoma Golf...... Texas A&M finished second nationally at the NCAA women’s gymnastics finals - an all-time high for the Big 12 - while Outdoor Track...... Texas A&M Oklahoma State placed second at the men’s golf championship. Iowa State was third at the NCAA wrestling Madeleine Sheils tied for 11th at the 2010 Big 12 ...... Texas Championships at the Jimmie Austin OU Golf Club in championships and the Big 12 also placed a team in the College World Series in both softball (Missouri) Tennis...... Baylor and baseball (Oklahoma). Norman, Okla. The individual honors also continued, as Jenny Barringer (Colorado) earned The Bowerman Award, presented for the first time to the most outstanding collegiate women’s track and field athlete. In fact, Big 12 Directory all three women’s finalists were from the Big 12. (Oklahoma State) was named the Commissioner...... Dan Beebe recipient of the Honda Sports Award as the nation’s top female golfer after capturing the NCAA individual Deputy Commissioner...... Tim Weiser title. Lisa Koll (Iowa State) earned the Honda Award as the top collegiate female athlete in track and field. Senior Associate Commissioner...... Tim Allen The Big 12 has had four Heisman Trophy winners in its 14-year history. In 2008, the Big 12 established a Senior Associate Commissioner - Championships...... Dru Hancock high-water mark, as for the first time in the 74-year history of the Heisman four of the top five vote-getters Associate Commissioner - Men’s Basketball/Game Management...... John Underwood hailed from the same conference, including award-winner Sam Bradford (Oklahoma). The league followed that Chief Financial Officer...... Steve Pace recognition with two of the top five finalists, including Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, in 2009. Assistant Commissioner - Events & Human Resources...... Brad Clements During the past six seasons a total of 16 NCAA trophies have been hoisted by Big 12 institutions, with at Assistant Commissioner - Governance & Compliance...... Lori Ebihara least one national crown won in all but one year for the conference, including each of the past 13 seasons. Assistant Commissioner - Championships...... Dayna Scherf The Big 12 leads all conferences with its seven appearances in BCS title games. Seven league squads have Assistant Commissioner - Football & Student Services...... Ed Stewart played for the football national championship in the last 10 years with berths in 17 BCS games overall. Director of Football Championship...... Donnie Duncan The Big 12 and its member institutions are committed to a competitive environment where sportsmanship Director of Compliance...... Keri Boyce and fair play take center stage. Whether on the field, in the classroom, or within the community, the student- Director of Marketing...... Maark Keith athletes, administrators, coaches and game officials of the Big 12 support the highest ideals in sportsmanship. Coordinator of Football Officials...... Walt Anderson (Nebraska) earned countless accolades for her work away from competition, being named Assistant Director of Video Services...... Sean Hollister the Academic All-America of the Year for all sports in both 2006-07 and 2007-08. She was also named Championships Manager...... Blair Beneke recipient of the prestigious 2006-07 Honda-Broderick Award as Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year, the Business and Ticket Manager...... Tim Frick first athlete since the Big 12 was formed to earn the accolade. Executive Assistant to the Commissioner...... Melanie Ellis Competitive excellence, scholarship and sportsmanship are all equal components of the Big 12 philosophy. Administrative Assistant...... Regina Everett All-Big 12 teams and academic All-Big 12 squads are recognized for each sport at the end of their respective Administrative Assistant...... Tracy Hunt seasons. At the end of each academic year, the conference honors its top male and female student-athletes Administrative Assistant...... Valerie Rocha with the Big 12 Athlete of the Year and Big 12 Sportsperson of the Year awards. Administrative Assistant...... Neesha Quinn Institutions can also nominate student-athletes for the prestigious Dr. Prentice Gautt Postgraduate Receptionist/Administrative Assistant...... Michelle Peterson Scholarships at the end of each academic year. A total of 249 scholars have received over $1.6 million in postgraduate financial aid. media relations The Big 12 sponsors 21 sports. Men’s squads include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, Assistant Commissioner - Communications...... Bob Burda indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, swimming and diving, tennis and wrestling. Women’s teams Director of Communications...... Rob Carolla are fielded in basketball, cross country, golf, gymnastics, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, Associate Director of Communications...... Joni James Lehmann soccer, softball, swimming, tennis and volleyball. Assistant Director of Communications...... Carmen Branch In 2010-11, conference schools include Baylor, Colorado, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Missouri, Will Hancock Communications Assistant (Women’s Golf)...... Laura Rasmussen Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Texas, Texas A&M and Texas Tech. Will Hancock Communications Assistant...... Jessica Schwager The institutions created a league that encompasses seven states, over 46 million people and television Internet Services Coordinator...... Kiron Andersen households in 18 of the top 100 markets within its geographic footprint. Internet Services Assistant...... Brian Mortensen The conference conducts championships for 19 of its 21 sports. Each championship helps to determine Big 12 Correspondent...... Wendell Barnhouse teams and/or individuals that will represent the Conference in national postseason competition. The winner of the Big 12 football championship game earns the league’s berth into the Bowl Championship Series. BIG 12 CONFERENCE In its first 14 years, the conference has distributed more than $1.2 billion to its 12 member institutions. 400 East John Carpenter Freeway The conference office is headquartered in Irving, Texas. Irving, Texas 75062 (469) 524-1000 www.big12sports.com

14 2010-11 NEBRASKA WOMEN’S GOLF 57 NGCA SCHOLASTIC ALL-AMERICANS Big 12 Conference Opponents Big 12 Conference Kansas Jayhawks Oklahoma State Cowgirls Founded:...... July 1, 1996 Location: ...... Lawrence, Kan. Location: ...... Stillwater, Okla. Commissioner:...... Dan Beebe Enrollment: ...... 30,102 Enrollment: ...... 33,464 Asst. Commissioner/Communications:...... Bob Burda Colors: ...... Crimson and Blue Colors: ...... Orange and Black Director of Communications:...... Rob Carolla Chancellor: ...... Dr. Bernadette Gray-Little President: ...... Burns Hargis Associate Director:...... Joni James Lehmann Athletic Director: ...... TBA Athletic Director: ...... Mike Holder Assistant Director:...... Carmen Branch Head Coach: ...... Erin O'Neil Head Coach: ...... Annie Young Intern (Golf Contact):...... Jessica Schwager Head Coach Phone: ...... (785) 864-4122 Head Coach Phone: ...... (405) 744-7681 E-mail...... [email protected] Home Course: ...... Alvamar Home Course: ...... Karsten Creek Big 12 Phone:...... (469) 524-1000 Big 12 Finish: ...... 12th Big 12 Finish: ...... 2nd Mailing Address:...... 400 East John Carpenter Freeway NCAA Finish: ...... Did Not Qualify NCAA Finish: ...... Tied for 8th at NCAA Championships ...... Irving, Texas 75062 Top Returnee:...... Grace Thiry Top Returnee:...... Victoria Park Website: ...... www.big12sports.com Golf SID: ...... Alex Folsom Golf SID: ...... Ryan Cameron Golf SID Phone: ...... (785) 691-8328 Golf SID Phone: ...... (405) 744-4854 Golf SID E-mail:...... [email protected] Golf SID E-mail:...... [email protected] Website: ...... www.kuathletics.com Website: ...... www.okstate.com Baylor Bears Kansas State Wildcats Texas Longhorns Location: ...... Waco, Texas Location: ...... Manhattan, Kan. Location: ...... Austin, Texas Enrollment: ...... 14,614 Enrollment: ...... 23,566 Enrollment: ...... 48,167 Colors: ...... Green and Gold Colors: ...... Purple and White Colors: ...... Burnt Orange and White President: ...... Ken Starr President: ...... Dr. Kirk Shulz President: ...... William C. Powers Jr. Athletic Director: ...... Ian McCaw Athletic Director: ...... John Currie Women’s A.D.:...... Christine Plonsky Head Coach: ...... Sylvia Ferdon Head Coach: ...... Kristi Knight Head Coach: ...... Martha Richards Head Coach Phone: ...... (254) 710-3079 Head Coach Phone: ...... (785) 565-8486 Head Coach Phone: ...... (512) 471-7568 Home Course: ...... Twin Rivers Golf Club Home Course: ...... Colbert Hills Home Course: ...... UT Golf Club Big 12 Finish: ...... 9th Big 12 Finish: ...... 10th Big 12 Finish: ...... 3rd NCAA Finish: ...... 16th at NCAA Central Regional NCAA Finish: ...... Did Not Qualify NCAA Finish: ...... Tied for 16th at NCAA Championships Top Returnee:...... Lene Hafsten-Morch Top Returnee:...... Emily Houtz Top Returnee:...... Nicole Vandermade Golf SID: ...... Chris Yandle Golf SID: ...... Jeremy Holaday Golf SID: ...... Ashley Cushman Golf SID Phone: ...... (254) 710-3638 Golf SID Phone: ...... (785) 532-6735 Golf SID Phone: ...... (512) 471-9801 Golf SID E-mail:...... [email protected] Golf SID E-mail:...... [email protected] Golf SID E-mail:...... [email protected] Website: ...... www.baylorbears.com Website: ...... www.k-statesports.com Website: ...... www.TexasSports.com Missouri Tigers Texas A&M Aggies Location: ...... Boulder, Colo. Location: ...... Columbia, Mo. Location: ...... College Station, Texas Enrollment: ...... 30,128 Enrollment: ...... 31,314 Enrollment: ...... 48,702 Colors: ...... Silver, Black and Gold Colors: ...... Old Gold and Black Colors: ...... Maroon and White Chancellor: ...... Dr. Phil DiStefano Chancellor: ...... Dr. Brady Deaton Interim President: ...... Dr. R. Bowen Loftin Athletic Director: ...... Mike Bohn Athletic Director: ...... Mike Alden Athletic Director: ...... Bill Byrne Head Coach: ...... Anne Kelly Head Coach: ...... Stephanie Priesmeyer Head Coach: ...... Trelle McCombs Head Coach Phone: ...... (303) 492-4455 Head Coach Phone: ...... (573) 882-6016 Head Coach Phone: ...... (979) 845-1070 Home Course: ...... Colorado National Golf Course Home Course: ...... The Club at Old Hawthorne Home Course: ...... Traditions Golf Club Big 12 Finish: ...... 6th Big 12 Finish: ...... 7th Big 12 Finish: ...... 1st NCAA Finish: ...... Did Not Qualify NCAA Finish: ...... Did Not Qualify NCAA Finish: ...... Tied for 11th at NCAA Championships Top Returnee:...... Emily Talley Top Returnee:...... Nicola Race Top Returnee:...... Sarah Zwartynski Golf SID: ...... Curtis Snyder Golf SID: ...... Josh Murray Golf SID: ...... Matt Simon Golf SID Phone: ...... (303) 492-3139 Golf SID Phone: ...... (573) 882-0711 Golf SID Phone: ...... (979) 862-5453 Golf SID E-mail:...... [email protected] Golf SID E-mail:...... [email protected] Golf SID E-mail:...... [email protected] Website: ...... www.cubuffs.com Website: ...... www.mutigers.com Website: ...... www.AggieAthletics.com

Iowa State Cyclones Texas Tech Raiders

Location: ...... Ames, Iowa Location: ...... Norman, Okla. Location: ...... Lubbock, Texas Enrollment: ...... 27,945 Enrollment: ...... 28,582 Enrollment: ...... 30,049 Colors: ...... Cardinal and Gold Colors: ...... Crimson and Cream Colors: ...... Scarlet and Black Chancellor: ...... Dr. Gregory L. Geoffroy President: ...... David L. Boren President:...... Dr. Guy Bailey Athletic Director:...... Jamie Pollard Athletic Director: ...... Joe Castiglione Athletic Director: ...... Gerald Myers Head Coach: ...... Christie Martens Head Coach: ...... Veronique Drouin Head Coach: ...... JoJo Robertson Head Coach Phone: ...... (515) 294-9959 Head Coach Phone: ...... (405) 325-8343 Head Coach Phone: ...... (806) 742-3355 Home Courses:...... Veenker Memorial, The Harvester Home Course: ...... Jimmie Austin OU Golf Club Home Course: ...... The Rawls Course Big 12 Finish:...... 4th Big 12 Finish: ...... 11th Big 12 Finish: ...... 5th NCAA Finish: ...... 10th at NCAA West Regional NCAA Finish: ...... Did Not Qualify NCAA Finish: ...... Tied for 9th at NCAA East Regional Top Returnee:...... Punpaka Phuntumabamrung Top Returnee:...... Ellen Mueller Top Returnee:...... Gabby Dominguez Golf SID: ...... Kelsey Kremer Golf SID: ...... Ben Coldagelli Golf SID...... Matt Dowdy Golf SID Phone: ...... (515) 294-3372 Golf SID Phone: ...... (405) 325-8231 Golf SID Phone: ...... (806) 742-2770 Golf SID E-mail:...... [email protected] Golf SID E-mail:...... [email protected] Golf SID E-mail:...... [email protected] Website: ...... www.cyclones.com Website: ...... www.soonersports.com Website: ...... www.texastech.com

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