Men’s 2017–18 PIONEERS Basketball

GC PRIDE Date Opponent Time Head Coach David Arseneault Nov. 15 EMMAUS BIBLE 7 p.m. Now in his 29th year at , David Arseneault serves as Colby College (1976) and master of education from Brock University Nov. 17 WRIGHT STATE LAKE 7 p.m. the Pioneer men’s basketball coach and has become nationally and (1985). He has been honored as the Coach of Nov. 18 LINCOLN CHRISTIAN 3 p.m. internationally renowned for his innovative coaching techniques the Year five times (1993–94, 1995–96, 2000–01, 2008–09 and 2017–18 Nov. 21 CENTRAL 7 p.m. and offensive-minded basketball. 2010–11) and has led the Pioneers to 11 postseason appearances and five Midwest Conference championships (1995–96, 2000–01, Nov. 25 KANSAS CHRISTIAN 3 p.m. Known for full-court pressing and 3- shooting, his teams have led all playing levels in scoring and 3-point shooting for 20 of the 2002–03, 2006–07, and 2008–09). Dec. 1 Beloit # 5:30 p.m. past 24 seasons. Arseneault has also been head coach of the Pioneer women’s Men’s Dec. 2 Lake Forest # 1 p.m. In 2003–04, his Pioneers led the country in scoring with a then- golf team since 2000. In 2013 he led Grinnell to its first Midwest Conference championship in the program’s 19-year history. Dec. 6 Cornell # 5:30 p.m. Men’s Head Coach Records NCAA record of 126.2 points per game. During the 2001–02 campaign, the team averaged previous NCAA record marks of 124.9 Arseneault was named MWC Coach of the Year in 2014, 2013 and Basketball Dec. 9 LAWRENCE # 1 p.m. Record at Grinnell/Years 2011. points per game and 20.4 3-pointers per contest. 343-266/29th year Dec. 30 NEBRASKA WESLEYAN 4 p.m. A byproduct of his high-flying, fast-paced basketball has been The Pioneers defended their title in 2014 to advance to the NCAA Jan. 3 RIPON # 5:30 p.m. Career Record/Years increased player participation, enthusiastic home crowds, and a Division III National Championships for the second year in a row. 343-266/29th year Jan. 6 St. Norbert # 1 p.m. virtual assault on the offensive records section compiled by the In 2015, the Pioneers made it three in a row in terms of league NCAA Statistics Office. golf titles. They were led by twins Vrishali and Vidushi Sinha ‘19. Jan. 12 LAKE FOREST # 5:30 p.m. While on sabbatical in 1996, Arseneault fulfilled numerous coaches’ Vrishali went on to be named NCAA Division III National Freshman Jan. 13 BELOIT # 1 p.m. requests by publishing a book entitled The Running Game — A of the Year and earned All-America honors, while Vidushi was an All-Region selection. Jan. 17 MONMOUTH # 5:30 p.m. Formula for Success and an instructional video called Running to Extremes. In 2004, he produced another video, Running to Win, Grinnell won its fourth consecutive crown in 2016 in a season Jan. 20 Ripon # 1 p.m. that describes the evolution of the program’s playing style. These which saw Vidushi Sinha earn All-America honors; both she and Jan. 24 CORNELL # 5:30 p.m. instructional tools explain his unique playing and substitution Vrishali Sinha were named All-Region. Jan. 27 Lawrence # 1 p.m. style, which emphasizes shooting the ball every 12 seconds and Arseneault lives in Grinnell with his wife, Ellie. They have two incorporating as many as 16 players per outing. children – David and Jennie. Jan. 30 Monmouth # 5:30 p.m. Arseneault received his bachelor’s in administrative science from Feb. 3 ILLINOIS COLLEGE # 3 p.m. Feb. 7 Knox # 5:30 p.m. Feb. 10 ST. NORBERT # 1 p.m. Interim Head Coach David Arseneault Jr. ’09 Feb. 13 KNOX # 5:30 p.m. After a successful run coaching in the NBA D-League, David Over a two-season span, the Bighorns posted a 53-47 record Feb. 17 Illinois College # 1 p.m. Arseneault Jr. ’09 is back on the Darby Gymnasium sidelines. and had six players called up to the NBA. They led the league in numerous categories, including points per game, 3-point field Feb. 23–24 Midwest Conference Tournament@TBA TBA Arseneault Jr. is the Pioneers’ interim head men’s basketball coach, taking over duties from his father, David Arseneault. The elder goals, 3-point percentage, assists per game, and -turnover ratio. Home contests are in CAPS Arseneault is on sabbatical leave granted by the college. # Midwest Conference contests Additionally, Arseneault Jr. has been named the new Pioneer head As a player at Grinnell, Arseneault Jr. was a three-time finalist for coach when his father retires after the 2017–18 academic year. the Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award while finishing as the NCAA Division III all-time leader in career assists average with 9.4 Grinnell Single-Game Records Grinnell Single-Season Records Arseneault Jr., who previously played and coached at Grinnell, led per game. As a senior, Arseneault led the nation in assists per game Category Record Holder Record the Reno Bighorns, the NBA D-League affiliate of the Sacramento (10.2) and ranks 11th on the Pioneers’ all-time scoring chart with Category Record-Holder Opponent Record Kings, for two seasons prior to returning to Grinnell in the fall of Points Ed Brands, 1995–96 814 1,462 points. Points Jack Taylor Faith Baptist Bible (2012) 138 2016. Field Goals Made Jack Taylor Faith Baptist Bible (2012) 52 Field Goals Made Ed Brands, 1995–96 260 Arseneault Jr. is married to Rachel Whitfield Arseneault ’10, who Field Goals Attempted Jeff Clement, 1997–98 623 In his final season season there, the Bighorns won the Western also works at Grinnell College and is a former member of the Field-Goal Attempts Jack Taylor Faith Baptist Bible (2012) 108 Conference with a 33-17 mark, claimed the Pacific Division title and 3-Point Field Goals Made Jack Taylor Faith Baptist Bible (2012) 27 Field-Goal Percentage Andris Upitis, 1995–96 73.7 (Min. 60 made) Pioneer track and cross country teams. They have a 6-month-old 3-Point Field Goals Made Jeff Clement, 1997–98 186 set a D-League record for offensive efficiency. Arseneault Jr. was daughter, Isabel. 3-Point Attempts Jack Taylor Faith Baptist Bible (2012) 71 named Coach of the Year by SB Nation. Free Throws Made Jack Taylor Simpson (2013) 24 3-Point Field Goals Attempted Jeff Clement, 1997–98 511 Free Throws Attempted Jack Taylor Simpson (2013) 27 3-Point Field-Goal Percentage Matt Chalupa, 2008–09 57.3 Rebounds John Sundell Knox (1963) 31 Free Throws Made Steve Wood, 2000–04 188 Assistant Coach Bob Belf Steals John Grotberg Knox (2009) 12 Free Throws Attempted Jack Taylor, 2013–14 241 Free-Throw Percentage Craig Alpha, 1997–98 93.8 (Min. 30 made) Assists Patrick Maher College of Faith (2014) 37 Bob Belf begins his third season as the men’s basketball assistant includes coaching at both the high school and college levels, Blocks Chris Jacobsen Lake Forest (1991) 10 Rebounds John Sundell, 1963–64 439 Steals Doug Ticus, 1996–07 87 coach at Grinnell. assisting with clinics, helping other coaches, plus running a system web site and serving as moderator of a system email list. Assists David Arseneault, 2008–09 234 While he has a few years of System experience, most recently he Blocks Chris Jacobsen, 1990–91 89 was athletic director at St. Mary Catholic School in Royal Oak, Mich. Belf is a native of Detroit and graduated from Albion College He has 17 years of collegiate coaching experience with the most in 1980 with a double major in economics and education. He recent as head women’s coach at Henry Ford Community College in obtained his master’s in education from Marygrove College in 2005. Dearborn, Mich. He is from Berkley, Mich., along with his two children, Rachel (15) Belf has been actively involved with the System since 1998. This and Robbie (12). Game Results • Schedules • Information > pioneers.grinnell.edu • All athletic events are free and open to the public.

Career Leaders NCAA Team Records 2017–18 Men’s Basketball Preview Category Record Holder Record SINGLE-GAME RECORDS Points John Grotberg, 2005–09 2,848 Points, Both Teams ------Scoring Average John Grotberg, 2005–09 29.7 Simpson (167) vs. Grinnell (148) (11/19/1994) 315 Field Goals Made John Grotberg, 2005–09 904 Grinnell College enjoyed a stellar best pure spot-up shooter and from last year,” said Arseneault. “A Field Goals Attempted John Grotberg, 2005–09 2,322 Free Throws Made, Both Team ------Grinnell (50) vs. Beloit (43) (1/10/1998) 93 season in 2016–17, compiling a Nate is a valuable two-way player.” lot of our success this season will Field-Goal Percentage Cole Robertson, 2001–05 60.1 (Min. 300 made) 16-7 overall mark. The Pioneers are depend how this team meshes 3-Point Field Free-Throw Percentage------Other seniors are Ikaika Phillip Goals Made John Grotberg, 2005–09 526 Grinnell vs. Beloit (1/10/1998) (50 of 54) 92.6% (Min. 45 made) after more this season with plenty ’18, Gus King ’18, and Andrew together and how quickly some of talent returning. of our younger players get up to 3-Point Field Assists, Both Teams ------Redhead ’18. “Ikaika is a hard- Goals Attempted Jeff Clement, 1995–99 1,523 Simpson (53) vs. Grinnell (26) (11/25/1995) 79 Leading the way is junior captain nosed player who impacts the speed. Certainly, with the amount 3-Point Field Personal Fouls, Both Teams------Vinny Curta ’19, a D3hoops.com game at both ends of the floor,” of returning players in the mix, Goal Percentage Matt Chalupa, 2008–12 43.9 Grinnell (46) vs. St. Norbert (34) (1/28/2000) 80 All-Central Region first-teamer said Arseneault. “Gus and Andrew there’s a chance for this team to be Free Throws Made Steve Wood, 2000–04 576 who also earned a spot on the All- provide experience, and we look to special.” Free Throws Attempted Steve Wood, 2000–04 743 Rebounds, Both Teams------Grinnell (69) vs. MacMurray (68) (11/22/2005) 127 Midwest Conference first team. get positive senior leadership from Free-Throw Percentage Julian Marx, 2013–17 89.1 (min. 100 made) Curta, a 6-foot-5 guard, averaged them.” Rebounds John Sundell, 1961–64 1,017 Most Players to Make a 3-Pointer, Team------Steals Steve Wood, 2000–04 238 Grinnell vs. Faith Baptist College (11/23/10) 19 25.2 points per game, which The sophomore class includes ranked sixth nationally. He was Assists David Arseneault, 2005–09 854 Most Players to Score, Team------Noah Jacobson ’20, Jake Conran Blocks Chris Jacobsen, 1988–92 243 Grinnell vs. Faith Baptist College (11/23/10) 20 also second in the MWC in assists ’20, Anthony Gulve ’20, and and steals with 5 and 2 per game, Jacob Leder ’20. “With a year of NCAA Individual Records SCORING respectively. experience under their belts, “Vinny burst onto the scene last we’re looking for this group to Category Record-Holder Record Games at Least 100 Points ------year,” said interim head coach take a step forward in terms of Points------Grinnell, 2002 (24-game season) 23 David Arseneault Jr. ’09, who is production,” said Arseneault. Game Jack Taylor vs. Faith Baptist Bible (11/20/2012) 138 Consecutive Games with at Least 100 Points ------Season Steve Diekmann,1995 (745 points in 20 games) 37.3 Grinnell, from Nov. 23, 2002, to Feb. 8, 2003 19 running the team for the second The first-year class features 11 Games Scoring at Least 50 Points ------Consecutive Games at Least 100 Points (Multiple Seasons)------year in a row while his father and players, seven of whom are head coach David Arseneault Sr. Career Jeff Clement, 1996–99 4 Grinnell, from Jan. 25, 2002, to Feb. 8, 2003 28 between 6-foot-6 and 6-foot-9. “I’m Steve Diekmann, 1993–95 4 is on sabbatical leave. “His size, excited to be adding such good Free Throws Made per Game------Field-Goal Attempts ------Grinnell, 1995 (498 in 21) 23.7 athleticism, and decision-making size to our ranks,” said Arseneault. Game Jack Taylor vs. Faith Baptist Bible (11/20/2012) 108 from the point guard position “This gives us an added dimension, Free Throws Attempted per Game ------allow him to impact the game in both defensively and on the 3-Point Field Goals Made ------Grinnell, 1995 (698 in 21) 33.2 Game Jack Taylor vs. Faith Baptist Bible (11/20/2012) 27 (71 attempts) numerous ways.” offensive glass. Overall, I expect Fouls per Game------Season Jeff Clement, 1998 (511 attempts) 186 Grinnell, 1998 (679 in 22) 30.9 Another talented junior returnee this class to make an immediate Career John Grotberg, 2005–09 526 is Ky-Sean Johnson ’19. “Ky-Sean impact on our program from a 3-Point Field Goals Made Per Game ------is a dynamic guard who can get playing standpoint.” Season Jeff Clement, 1998 (186 in 22 games) 8.5 Rebounds Per Game: Free Throws Percentage: to the rim at will and has the Team Information Among the members are guards Career Jeff Clement, 1996–99 (516 in 91 games) 5.7 2016-17 Record: 16-7 Griffin Boehm (5.0) Ikaika Phillip (30-of-33, ability to create his own shot from Hannes Kogelnik ’21, Zack Stice 3-Point Field-Goal Attempts ------Conference Record: 9-9 Jacob Ekstrand (3.8) 90.9%) the 3-point line,” said the coach. Vinny Curta (2.9) Vinny Curta (175-of-226, ’21, Tyler Grumhaus ’21, Jackson Game Jack Taylor vs. Faith Baptist Bible (11/20/2012) 71 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 11/4 77.4%) “Another junior is Griffin Boehm Breshears ’21, and Morgan Walser Season Jeff Clement, 1998 511 ’19, who will absolutely outwork Starters Returning/ Assists Per Game: Ky-Sean Johnson (66-of-87, ’21. Giving the team a height Career Jeff Clement, 1996–99 1,532 Vinny Curta (5.0) 75.9%) who he’s playing against with sheer Lost: 3/2 element will be forwards Brad 3-Point Field-Goal Attempts Per Game ------Nathan Balcom (1.2) Jacob Ekstrand (23-of-31, effort and hustle.” Geiman ’21, Dawson Keller ’21, Alex Season Jeff Clement, 1998 (511 in 22 games) 23.2 Statistical Leaders 74.2%) Among senior returnees are Mickus ’21, Will Dubow ’21, Derek Career Jeff Clement, 1996–99 (1,532 in 91 games) 16.8 Steals Per Game: of Returning Vinny Curta (2.0) 3-Pointers Made: captains Jacob Ekstrand ’18, Sean Jones ’21, and Tommy Smith ’21. Assists ------Players Jacob Ekstrand (1.5) Sean Cullinane (65) Cullinane ’18 and Nathan Balcom All told, the 2017–18 campaign Game Patrick Maher vs. College of Faith (Jan. 6, 2014) 37 Points Per Game: Nathan Balcom (1.2) Jacob Ekstrand (55) ’18. “All three of those guys create a should be an exciting one. “We Vinny Curta (25.2) Ikaika Phillip (1.2) Ky-Sean Johnson (49) comfort and presence on the floor, Ky-Sean Johnson (14.7) certainly have high expectations Jacob Ekstrand (9.5) given their on-court experience,” given that we’re coming off a 16- said Arseneault. “Jacob is one of Sean Cullinane (9.0) win season, we had a win over the Nathan Balcom (5.0) the better defensive players on the highest-ranked team in program back of the press and has a knack history, and we return quite a bit for making big shots. Sean is our 2017–18 2017–18 Men’s Women’s 2 Ikaika Phillip G 3 Jackson Breshears G 10 May Hanlon F 11 Mikayla Kricfalusi C 6-2 200 Sr. 6-3 180 Fr. 5-10 Fy. 6-0 So. 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4 Griffin Boehm F 5 Vinny Curta G 10 Zack Stice G 11 Gus King G 12 Nathan Balcom G 13 Hanna Kessel G 14 Regan Kasprak G 20 Kathryn Stender G 22 Olivia Woolam G 23 Claire Collier G/F 6-5 195 Jr. 6-5 190 Jr. 6-0 170 Fr. 6-2 170 Sr. 6-1 185 Sr. 5-8 Jr. 5-6 Jr. 5-9 Fy. 5-7 Fy. Fort 6-0 Fy. Wilmette, Ill./Loyola Oak Lawn, Ill./Dwight D. Eugene, Ore./South Boston, Mass./Kimball Greenville, R.I./Wheeler Cave Creek, Ariz./Cactus Winfield, Ill./St. Francis Chicago/Latin School Myers, Fla./Bishop Verot Barrington, Ill./ Academy Eisenhower Eugene Union Academy School Shadows Preparatory Barrington

13 Ky-Sean Johnson G 15 Noah Jacobson G 21 Hannes Kogelnik G 22 Tyler Grumhaus G 23 Will Dubow F 5-11 165 Jr. 5-11 165 So. 6-7 190 Fr. 6-2 165 Fr. 6-7 195 Fr. 24 Margaret Giles F 25 Tyria Heath G 34 Abby Hellweg F 35 Stephany Dos Santos C 42 Kayla Morrissey F Wichita, Kan./Maize Portland, Ore./Riverdale Glen Echo, Md./Walt Lake Forest, Ill./Lake Washington, Conn./ 5-11 Sr. 5-9 Fy. 5-10 Jr. 6-0 Fy. 5-10 Sr. Whitman Forest Academy Salisbury School Charlottesville, Va./St. Phoenix/Desert Vista Cedar Rapids, Iowa/ Philadelphia/New Burr Ridge, Ill./Lyons Anne’s-Belfield Kennedy Foundations Charter Township North

24 Andrew Redhead F 25 Jake Conran F 33 Morgan Walser G 35 Jacob Ekstrand F 42 Dawson Keller F 6-3 185 Sr. 6-6 205 So. 6-0 175 Fr. 6-5 185 Sr. 6-7 185 Fr. 44 Daria Guzzo C Mount Kisco, N.Y./Fox Valley Village, Calif./ Antelope, Calif./ Carbondale, Ill./ Eagle, Colo./Eagle Valley 5-11 Jr. Lane Oakwood School Antelope Whitfield School Coal Valley, Ill./Alleman

44 Brad Geiman F 45 Sean Cullinane G 54 Alex Mickus F Anthony Gulve G Derek Jones F 6-8 190 Fr. 6-3 185 Sr. 6-7 180 Fr. 5-11 175 So. 6-6 190 Fr. Alexandria, Ky./ New Canaan, Conn./ Highlands Ranch, Colo./ St. Louis, Mo./Webster Decatur, Ill./Argenta- Campbell County Saint Luke’s School Highlands Ranch Groves Oreana

Jacob Leder G Tommy Smith F 5-11 175 So. 6-9 235 Fr. Westwood, Mass./Buck. Kenosha, Wis./Saint Browne Nichols Joseph Catholic Ac. Date Opponent Time Head Coach Dana Harrold Nov. 15 EMMAUS BIBLE 5 p.m. Dana Harrold was named the head women’s basketball coach at emphasis in athletic administration from Loras College in 2006. Grinnell College in July 2013. Nov. 16 Central 7 p.m. With Harrold’s assistance, Dubuque compiled the most wins in Harrold’s 2015–16 team enjoyed the biggest season for the program history for a six-year period (89) and qualified for the Nov. 21 BUENA VISTA 6 p.m. program in more than a decade. The Pioneers qualified for the Iowa Conference Tournament four of the past six seasons. 2017–18 Nov. 25 KANSAS CHRISTIAN 1 p.m. Midwest Conference tournament for the first time since the In 2011–12 the Spartans broke the school record for most Nov. 28 IOWA WESLEYAN 7 p.m. 2003–04 campaign. conference wins in a season with 10 while posting 15 overall wins, Dec. 1 Beloit # 7:30 p.m. They also had 12 league wins, the most in program history, and the second-most in school history. Women’s 15-9 overall mark ranked among the most wins in team history. They continued that success in 2012–13, setting a school record for Dec. 2 Lake Forest # 3 p.m. Record at Grinnell/Years Despite losing one of the better players in program history in wins with 20 while advancing to the championship game of the Dec. 6 Cornell # 7:30 p.m. 42-52/fifth Year Alissa Hirsh ’16, the 2016–17 squad didn’t miss a beat. Grinnell Iowa Conference Tournament. again posted 12 wins in league play while going 14-10 overall Basketball Dec. 9 LAWRENCE # 3 p.m. Career Record/Years As a player at Dubuque, Harrold started every game of her record- and earning a repeat trip to the MWC tournament. It was the first Jan. 3 RIPON # 7:30 p.m. 42-52/fifth Year setting four-year career. She was a three-time All-Iowa Conference time since the early 1990s that Grinnell qualified for back-to-back player, two-year captain and team most valuable player, and was Jan. 6 St. Norbert # 3 p.m. league tournaments. named the school’s Female Athlete of the Year as a junior and Jan. 12 LAKE FOREST # 7:30 p.m. Harrold became the 11th Pioneer women’s basketball coach senior. in program history after serving as an assistant coach at the Jan. 13 BELOIT # 3 p.m. Harrold ended her career as the Spartans’ all-time leader in assists University of Dubuque since 2006. and steals and ranks second in scoring. She was inducted into Jan. 17 MONMOUTH # 7:30 p.m. A native of Jesup, Iowa, Harrold gained her bachelor’s from Dubuque’s Hall of Fame in the fall of 2011. Jan. 20 Ripon # 3 p.m. Dubuque before earning her master’s in physical education with an Dana and her husband Clay have a daughter, Braylee. Jan. 24 CORNELL # 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27 Lawrence # 3 p.m. Assistant Coach Taylor White Jan. 30 Monmouth # 7:30 p.m. Taylor White joined the Grinnell women’s basketball staff in 2017. Coastal Carolina University, where she received her bachelor’s in Feb. 3 ILLINOIS COLLEGE # 5 p.m. In high school, White was four-year letter winner and two-year exercise and sport science. Feb. 7 Knox # 7:30 p.m. team captain. Following her senior season, she committed to While at Coastal Carolina, she was an assistant basketball coach play at Meredith College; however, before the season started she at Carolina Forest High School in Myrtle Beach, S.C., and helped Feb. 10 ST. NORBERT # 3 p.m. was not medically cleared for competition. She used her redshirt run several local and national basketball tournaments with the Feb. 13 KNOX # 7:30 p.m. season to understand the game on the college level and spend National Traveling Basketball Association. Feb. 17 Illinois College # 3 p.m. valuable time with her coaches. Due to injury, she transferred to White currently lives in Grinnell with her fiancé. Feb. 23–24 Midwest Conference Tournament@TBA TBA

Home contests are in CAPS Assistant Coach Kirsten Koester # Midwest Conference contests Kirsten Koester came to Grinnell in June 2014 as the Pioneers’ head league title. Koester gained her bachelor’s degree in English and art women’s soccer and assistant basketball coach. in 2005. She was a three-year basketball performer at Luther College and Koester gained her master’s in English from Washington College served as assistant coach for the Decorah, Iowa, school during the in Maryland in 2009. She was assistant women’s soccer coach at 2005–06 season. Washington 2006–08 and also assisted the women’s basketball Koester led the women’s soccer team 2011–2013, squad for a season. guiding the Rams to their best season since 2002 during her final Koester holds a U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) national D license and campaign. Prior to coaching at Cornell, Koester was head soccer has been active in the Maryland Youth Soccer Association District coach and athletics recruiting coordinator at the College of Notre Development Program. She held previous positions as a U–12 club Dame of Maryland for two years. coach for the Winneshiek Area Soccer Program in Decorah and the The Stoughton, Wis., native attended Luther, where she was a Phoenix Soccer Club in Minneapolis. standout player. A two-time All-Iowa Conference midfielder for the She also coached the club team FC United in Marion. Norse, she also served as team captain and was voted the team’s Koester is married to Parker Koester ’09, and they have a son, James. most valuable player as a senior, while leading the squad to the Assistant Coach Travis Renze

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The Grinnell College women’s some confidence back with her Harrold. “She is athletic and strong Grinnell Single-Game Records Team Information basketball team has been on a roll shot as well.” and will help deepen our post in recent years and is looking to play.” Category Record-Holder Opponent Record 2016-17 Record: 14-10 continue that trend in 2017–18. The third-year class features Daria Points Missy Sharer Cornell (1991) 50 Conference Record: 12-6 Guzzo ’19, Hanna Kessel ’19, Regan Harrold is excited to add six Field Goals Attempted Missy Sharer, twice 33 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 5/7 The team’s 29 wins in the past two Kasprak ’19, and Abby Hellweg ’19. talented first-years to the team — Field Goals Made Missy Sharer (twice), 18 Starters Returning/Lost: 1/4 seasons are the most wins in back- Tyria Heath ’21 Olivia Woolam ’21, and Laura Van Sickle “Daria is a natural leader and has to-back seasons since the early Claire Collier ’21, Kathryn Stender 3-point Field Goals Attempted Anna Veit Carroll (2003) 23 been a very vocal player for us in Statistical Leaders of 1990s at Grinnell. In the 2016–17 ’21, May Hanlon ’21, and Stephany 3-point Field Goals Made Anna Veit Carroll (2003) 9 the preseason,” Harrold said. “She season, Grinnell again posted 12 Dos Santos ’21. Jessica Shotts Cornell College (2008) Returning Players has put in time and energy to wins in league play while going Free Throws Attempted Laura Van Sickle Ill. College (1988) 21 be more of an impact player for “This group is working hard and Points Per Game: 14-10 overall and earning a repeat Free Throws Made Yvonne Stroud Clarke (1985) 18 us this season, and I am looking learning more and more each day Kayla Morrissey (16.5) trip to the Midwest Conference Rebounds Alex Neckopulos Cornell (2014) 23 forward to seeing her work her they are in the gym,” said Harrold. Daria Guzzo (2.3) Tournament. It was the first time Steals Jessica Toft Iowa Wesleyan (1986) 12 way into a bigger role on our “I am optimistic that we will get Margaret Giles (1.1) since the early 1990s that Grinnell Assists Jen Kelley Teikyo Marycrest (1992) 14 team. some very early contribution from Hanna Kessel (0.9) qualified for back-to-back league Blocks Michelle Briggs Ripon (2011) 12 them as a group this season.” Regan Kasprak (0.2) tournaments. “Hanna is an athlete and has been The challenge the team faces our energy on the bench the past That should all add up to an Grinnell Single-Season Records Rebounds Per Game: this year will be filling the shoes two seasons,” Harrold continued. exciting campaign for Grinnell. Kayla Morrissey (7.1) Category Record Holder Record of the impactful senior class that “I think she is ready to be a “Our team continues to be very Daria Guzzo (2.5) Points Missy Sharer, 1990–91 794 graduated last season. There will contributor within our team and high-energy, close-knit and Margaret Giles (1.5) Field Goals Made Missy Sharer, 1990–91 272 be many new faces on our sideline is willing to play wherever she is hardworking,” said Harrold. Hanna Kessel (1.2) 3-Point Field Goals Made Hannah Wolf, 2004–05 99 and on the court this year; while needed. Her biggest strengths will “While we will be making the Regan Kasprak (0.8) Free Throws Made Missy Sharer, 1990–91 217 that brings some unknowns to be defense, running in transition, necessary adjustments to replace Rebounds Laura Van Sickle, 1988–89 276 the team, it also brings some and offensive rebounding. an incredible group of seven, we Assists Per Game: Steals Jessica Toft, 1985–86 73 excitement and opportunity for look forward to the opportunity to Kayla Morrissey (2.5) “Regan Kasprak is a player that I Assists Jen Kelley, 1991–92 142 the young players. compete night in and night out. Daria Guzzo (0.4) am excited to watch this season,” Blocks Michelle Briggs, 2012–13 91 The top returnee is last year’s Harrold added. “Regan has great “Our goals moving forward are to Steals Per Game: leading MWC scorer and first-team speed and ball skills and will be be competitive in each game, fight Career Leaders Kayla Morrissey (0.7) All-MWC selection, Kayla Morrissey able to help set the tempo for us to be in the top half of the league, Daria Guzzo (0.3) ’18. “Kayla is the definition of what offensively. Abby Hellweg saw and defend our home court for Category Rank Record Holder Record we are looking for in a player time for us as a first-year and the fourth season in a row,” she Points 1 Laura Van Sickle, 1986–90 1,810 Free Throws Percentage: within our program,” said Coach unfortunately spent last season on added. “The Midwest Conference 2 Hannah Wolf, 2004-08 1,668 Kayla Morrissey (142-of-179, 79.3%) Dana Harrold. “She is hardworking, the injured list. I have expectations will prove to be strong again, and 3 Alissa Hirsh, 2012–16 1,289 Margaret Giles (6-of-8, 75.0%) talented, coachable, and fun to that Abby will be able to help we are grateful for the chance to 3-Point Field Goals 1 Hannah Wolf, 2004-08 3 23 Daria Guzzo (18-of-29, 62.1%) watch. We are looking forward us wherever she is needed this do our part to work our way up Rebounds 1 Laura Van Sickle, 1986–90 900 to her having another breakout season. I think her versatility as the 10-team ladder.” 2 Michelle Briggs, 2009-13 811 3-Pointers Made: season. Kayla will be a four-year a player will be a benefit to our 3 Alex Neckopulos, 2013–17 789 Kayla Morrissey (12) starter, and she will be a weapon squad this season.” Assists 1 Alissa Hirsh, 2012-16 367 Daria Guzzo (1) in many aspects of our attack. 2 Amy Walters, 1997–2001 357 Mikayla Kricfalusi ’20 is the 3 Jen Kelley, 1989–93 356 “Our other senior, Margaret Giles representative from the Steals 1 Jessica Toft, 1985–89 214 ’18, is entering her third season sophomore class and is back from 2 Amy Walters, 1997–2001 180 within our program, and we an ACL injury last year. “We are 3 Amy Fort, 1989–93 175 have enjoyed watching Margaret excited to have Mikayla with us Blocks 1 Michelle Briggs, 2009–13 326 get better each season,” Harrold physically in practices this year continued. “Last year she was an and look forward to seeing what asset to us on defense and gained she is capable of on the court,” said e v

2017–18 Men’s Basketball Team Front row (l-r): Jackson Breshears, manager Evan Bunis, Jacob Ekstrand, Ikaika Phillip, Nathan Balcom, Andrew Redhead, Gus King, Sean Cullinane, Griffin Boehm Middle row (l-r): Manager Creede McClellan, Ky-Sean Johnson, Noah Jacobson, Anthony Gulve, Jacob Leder, Morgan Walser, Zack Stice, Tyler Grumhaus, manager Sophie Banegas Back row (l-r): Assistant coach Bob Belf, Alex Mickus, Derek Jones, Hannes Kogelnik, Tommy Smith, Brad Geiman, Dawson Keller, Will Dubow, Jake Conran, Vinny Curta, interim head coach David Arseneault Jr.

2017–18 Women’s Basketball Team Front row (l-r): Olivia Woolam, Tyria Heath, Margaret Giles, Kayla Morrissey, Hanna Kessel, Regan Kasprak Back row (l-r): Head coach Dana Harrold, Kathryn Stender, Claire Collier, Stephany Dos Santos, Mikayla Kricfalusi, Daria Guzzo, May Hanlon, Abby Heller, assistant coach Taylor White

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