Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction Sammy Jensen 38-39 Bluejays in the Postseason 90 2012-13 in Pictures 2-3 Taylor Johnson 40 Individual Career Records 91 Ryan Athletic Center & D.J. Sokol Arena 4-6 Marissa Janning 41 Individual Single-Season Records 92 Bluejays at Home 7 Tessa Leytem 42 Individual Single-Game Records 93 2013-14 Season Preview 8-9 Brianna Rollerson, MC McGrory 43 Team Records 94 2013-14 Roster/Quick Facts 10 Lauren Works 43 Coaching Records 95 Players’ Survey 44 All-Time Roster 96 Coaching Staff Year-By-Year Team Statistics 97 Jim Flanery 12-14 2013-14 Opponents Year-By-Year Leaders 98-99 Carrie Moore 15 Non-Conference Capsules 46-48 All-Time Honors & Awards 100-101 Matt Fritsche 16 BIG EAST Capsules 49-51 1,000 Point Club 102-106 Chevelle Herring 17 The BIG EAST Conference 51-52 All-Time Series Results 107 Jenny Vickers 18 BIG EAST Composite Schedule 53 Series Results 108-113 Women’s Basketball Support Staff 19 2013-14 Travel Map & Itinerary 54 Season-by-Season Results 114-118 D.J. Sokol Arena Records 120-122 Meet the Jays 2012-13 Season Review Miscellaneous Records 123 McKenzie Fujan 20-21 Final Statistics 56 MVC Tournament Records 124 Jordan Garrison 22-23 Game-By-Game Stats 57 Fujan’s Game-by-Game Stats 24 Game-By-Game Leaders 58 This is Creighton Garrison’s Game-by-Game Stats 25 Team Highs & Lows 59 Creighton University 116-127 Alyssa Kamphaus 26-27 Specialty Stats 60 Omaha, Nebraska 128 Sarah Nelson 28-29 MVC Review 61 Creighton Administration 129 Kamphaus’ Game-by-Game Stats 30 Game Summaries 62-78 Academic Support 130 Nelson’s Game-by-Game Stats 31 Athletics Department Directory 131 Carli Tritz 32-33 The Record Book Media Information 132 Tritz’s Game-by-Game Stats 34 NCAA Tournament Teams 80-82 Radio/TV Roster IBC Riley Norman 35 NCAA Tournament Box Scores 83-86 Alexis Akin-Otiko 36-37 WNIT Teams 87-90 Media Guide Credits: The 2013-14 Creighton women’s basketball media guide is a production of the award-winning Creighton University Sports Information Office. Interior design, writing and editing by Assistant Sports Information Director Glen Sisk, using an iMac with Adobe CS 6.0 software. Editorial assistance provided by Sports Information Director Rob Anderson, Assistant Sports Information Director Jeremy Strachan, Associate Athletics Director Kevin Sarver, Tessa Leytem, Beth Sisk, Rob Simms, Creighton Marketing and Public Relations and the women’s basketball staff. Photos courtesy of Creighton Media Services, Missouri Valley Conference, Eric Francis, JT Hilton, Dennis Hubbard, Donald Page, Wade Rackley, Glen Sisk and Mike Spomer. Front Cover designed by Creighton Athletics Marketing, printing by Creighton University Print Center. Creighton Women’s Basketball 1 2013-14 Media Guide 2012-13 in Pictures Creighton Women’s Basketball 2 2013-14 Media Guide 2012-13 Year in Pictures Creighton Women’s Basketball 3 2013-14 Media Guide Ryan Athletic Center & D.J. Sokol Arena On Oct. 16, 2007, an important milestone was reached when Creighton broke ground for a new on-campus facility at the northeast corner of 19th and Webster, just north of Michael G. Morrison, S.J., Stadium, thanks to the generous donations of Wayne and Eileen Ryan and family as well as Dave and Peggy Sokol. The facility was fully-funded by private dollars and was dedicated on Aug. 28, 2009. The facility is home to Bluejay women’s basketball and volleyball, hosting its first regular-season basketball game on Nov. 13, 2009, a Bluejay win over Arkansas State. The Wayne and Eileen Ryan Athletic Center and D.J. Sokol Arena, a 75,000 square-foot facility, seats 2,500 fans for sporting events, as well as coaches’ offices and locker rooms for women’s basketball, volleyball, men’s & women’s soccer, Eileen and Wayne Ryan D.J. Sokol baseball and softball. It also houses areas for ticketing, athletic training, meeting rooms, media workrooms, hospitality functions and additional academic space. In addition, the arena is used for other campus and community events, including assemblies, coaching camps & clinics, concerts, speakers and graduations. The Ryans have been long-time supporters of Creighton University. Wayne Ryan, BS’49, MS’51, chairman and CEO of Streck Laboratories, Inc., began his career teaching at Creighton before pursuing his passion for research that led to the founding of his company. The Ryans are also Jaybackers and their daughter, Connie, serves on Creighton’s Board of Trustees. David and Peggy Sokol honored their son, David L. Sokol, Jr. “D.J.”, who died in 1999 following a battle with Hodgkin’s disease, by naming the gymnasium the D.J. Sokol Arena. David Sokol served as chairman and CEO of MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company and recently served on Creighton University’s Board of Trustees. “Visionary donors like the Ryans and Sokols make our dreams of an even stronger athletics program, championed by intensely loyal fans, more of a reality,” said Creighton Athletics Director Bruce Rasmussen. “This Bluejay spirit is a unifying characteristic that enhances the institution’s visibility and reputation.” The opening of the Ryan Athletic Center and D.J. Sokol Arena in 2009 marked the first time that a Creighton women’s basketball team played a regular-season game on campus since the 1991-92 season. Located on the east side of Creighton’s campus on Florence Boulevard (19th Street), the arena is situated just one block north of the nationally recognized Michael G. Morrison, S.J., Stadium, where the A view from the northeast corner of D.J. Sokol Arena during Creighton’s win over Bluejay soccer teams play. Illinois State on Senior Day in 2011. Creighton Women’s Basketball 4 2013-14 Media Guide Ryan Center & D.J. Sokol Arena More than 182,000 bricks, 654 tons of steel and 30 miles of electrical wire were used during construction, which employed up to 115 workers at one time. The height of the roof ridge is 78’-10” above the arena floor, with a unique ceiling fan measuring 20 feet in diameter spinning high above the playing surface. Located in the adjoining Wayne and Eileen Ryan Athletic Center are locker rooms and a team lounge for the Bluejays. In addition to the locker room and lounge, the Ryan Athletic Center includes a weight room and athletic training room for the student-athletes. Coaches’ offices are also located in the new facility, along with offices for much of Creighton’s support staff, including facili- ties, ticketing, marketing and sports information. Creighton opened D.J. Sokol Arena with a 77-54 win over Arkansas State on Nov. 13, 2009. The Bluejays have posted a 44-11 record in the first four seasons inside their home (D.J. Sokol Arena firsts and records on pages 120-122). Creighton owns a 44-11 record in four seasons at D.J. Sokol Arena. The Bluejays can relax or study in the team lounge area connected to their locker room. A weight room inside of the Ryan Athletic Center gives all Creighton student-athletes access to two weight rooms in the athletic department. Women’s basketball locker room. Creighton Women’s Basketball 5 2013-14 Media Guide Ryan Center & D.J. Sokol Arena Ryan Athletic Center and D.J. Sokol Arena 701 Florence Boulevard • Omaha, NE 68178 Omaha, Neb., is located just west of the convergence of Interstates 29 and 80 on the west bank of the Missouri River. To get to D.J. Sokol Arena, follow the directions below: Going West on I-80 Traveling west on Interstate 80 from Des Moines as you approach the state line, take Interstate 29 North. Go 1.4 miles before getting in the left lane and exit left onto Interstate 480 West, crossing into Nebraska. Take the 14th Street exit (# 3). Stay straight to go onto Cass Street. Turn right onto Florence Boulevard. Facility will be on your right. From I-29 North Traveling north on Interstate 29, take I-80 West at the convergence of the two interstates in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Follow the above directions from I-80 West. Going East on I-80 Traveling east on Interstate 80 from Lincoln, take Interstate 480 North to A view from the northeast corner of D.J. Sokol Arena. downtown Omaha. Continue on I-480 North to I-480 East, taking the Capitol/ Civic Auditorium exit. At the stop light, turn left (north) on 19th Street. D.J. Sokol Arena will be on your right in 0.4 miles. From Eppley Airfield When leaving the terminal, turn left (south) on Abbott Drive and follow toward downtown Omaha. Abbott Drive will turn into Cuming Street. Take Cuming Street to 18th Street and turn left (south). Proceed two blocks and the facility will be on your right, just past Mystery Manor. Media Will Call/Entrance Media may enter through any ticketed gate at D.J. Sokol Arena. Credentials will be left with the attendant on the east side of the building. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance by calling Assistant Sports Information Director Glen Sisk at (402) 280-2433. Media Parking Limited media parking is available near D.J. Sokol Arena in a lot located on the northeast corner of the intersection of 18th and Burt Streets. From that inter- section, go north and the lot entrance will be on your right. Requests must be made to Glen Sisk at least 24 hours or more in advance. Media should cross the street and enter through the east side of the building, just past Mystery Manor.