2012-13 Media Guide 2012-13 H.A.T.S. Stetson Help A Hatters Teammate By Class Succeed The Seniors ► ▼ The Juniors ▼ The Sophomores The Freshmen ▼ TABLE OF CONTENTS CREDITS Table of Contents / Mission Statement .......................1 The 2012-13 Stetson Women’s Basketball Media Quick Facts.................................................................2 Guide is a publication of the Stetson University Athletic Media Information .......................................................3 Communications Office. Written and designed by Social Media / 2012-13 Broadcast Schedule .............4 assistant director Jamie Bataille, editorial assistance 2012 Roster / Team Photo ..........................................5 by Ricky Hazel and Dan Forcella. Photography by Jim Head Coach Lynn Bria ........................................... 6-8 Hogue photos and Stetson Athletics. Assistant Coach Nicole Woods ..................................9 Assistant Coach Pam Brown ....................................10 Assistant Coach Jenna Burkett ................................11 MISSION STATEMENT Player Profiles .................................................... 12-31 The Stetson University Athletic Department strives to Support Staff .............................................................31 provide students with a sound educational experience 2011-12 Review ........................................................32 through a holistic and collaborative athletic program 2011-12 Statistics and Results ........................... 33-34 that allows students to develop intellectually, spiritually, 2011-12 Atlantic Sun Review ....................................35 socially, and physically. Excellence is pursued through Record Book ....................................................... 36-40 participation in a successful Division I, NCAA program, Honors & Awards / Milestones ..................................41 All-Time Letterwinners ..............................................42 superior coaching, interaction among coaches, faculty, Game-By-Game Results .................................... 43-48 students, and staff, and a diversity of student-athlete Year-By-Year Summary ............................................48 activities based on a liberal-arts education. Students All-Time Record vs. Opponents ................................49 develop leadership through sport participation and Opponents Section ............................................. 50-53 community activities. In unison with the University This Is ... The Atlantic Sun ........................................54 Mission, the Athletic program helps students pursue This Is ... Stetson University ............................... 55-56 truth by actively recruiting and providing a diverse and President of the University .......................................57 caring environment that values and commits to the Director of Athletics ..................................................58 Edmunds Center ......................................................59 rights and fair treatment of all people regardless of race, Athletic Facilities .......................................................60 religion, or gender. The Athletic Program (Department) Sports Medicine ........................................................61 encourages its student athletes to be morally sensitive Strength and Conditioning ........................................62 and contributing citizens through active forms of social Radio / TV Roster ...................................................IBC responsibility. 2012-13 Schedule ................................................OBC STETSON WOMEN’S BASKETBALL ATLANTIC SUN CHAMPIONS 1989, 2005, 2011 1 2012-13 MEDIA GUIDE NCAA TOURNAMENT 2005, 2011 • WNIT 2012 2012-13 QUICK FACTS 2012-13 A-SUN PRESEASON POLL GENERAL INFORMATION COACHING STAFF Atlantic Sun Preseason Coaches Poll School: .....................................................Stetson University Head Coach ...................Lynn Bria (Charleston [W. Va.] ‘90) Pl. Team (1st Place Votes) Points City: .................................................................. DeLand, Fla. Career Record ....................................210-283 (17 seasons) 1. Stetson (8) .........................................................98 Founded: .......................................................................1883 Record at Stetson ................................ 57-70 (four seasons) 2. FGCU (2) ............................................................89 3. North Florida ......................................................68 Enrollment: ...................................................................2,390 Assistant Coaches ...................... Pam Brown (Charlotte ‘06) T4. ETSU ..................................................................64 Nickname: ................................................................. Hatters ...................................... Jenna Burkett (Robert Morris ‘07) T4. Jacksonville ........................................................64 Colors: ............................................Hunter Green and White .................................... Nicole Woods (Belmont Abbey ‘06) 6. Kennesaw State .................................................51 Arena: .........................................................Edmunds Center Basketball Office Phone ............................... (386) 822-7156 T7. Northern Kentucky .............................................35 Capacity: ......................................................................4,000 Basketball Office Fax ................................... (386) 822-8148 T7. USC Upstate ......................................................35 Affiliation: ..................................................... NCAA Division I 9. Lipscomb ............................................................21 Conference: ....................................................... Atlantic Sun TEAM INFORMATION 10. Mercer ................................................................20 President: ...................... Dr. Wendy B. Libby (Cornell, 1972) 2011-12 Overall Record ................................................23-11 Predicted Tournament Champions: Stetson (8 votes) Director of Athletics: ..................... Jeff Altier (Stetson, 1982) 2011-12 A-Sun Record/Finish ................................. 12-6/2nd SWA: .......................... Alicia Queally (North Carolina, 1999) Starters Returning/Lost ....................................................5/0 Atlantic Sun Preseason FAR: ..................................... Dr. Mike Bitter (Stetson, 1987) Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...........................................9/1 All-Conference Team Athletic Department Phone: ............................386.822.8100 Newcomers...................................................... 4 (3 Fr., 1 Tr.) Pos. Name School Ticket Office Phone: ........................................386.822.8110 G/F Destiny Mitchell ............................................ ETSU STARTERS RETURNING (5) G Sarah Hansen ..............................................FGCU G Brittany Kennedy ..........................................FGCU Player PPG FG% FT% RPG APG STL BLK PROGRAM HISTORY F Jade Cargill ........................................ Jacksonville First Season ................ 1975-76; 1981-82 (NCAA Division I) Victoria McGowan 16.6 .420 .866 6.7 4.7 88 5 G Kristina Wells ...............................Kennesaw State Overall Record .................................. 407-608 (37 Seasons) Sasha Sims 11.9 .364 .746 6.9 1.1 34 45 F Ry’Van Buchanan ........................................Mercer Conference Championships .................3 (1989, 2005, 2011) Shanasa Sanders 11.8 .366 .710 5.2 1.9 42 10 G Tee’Ara Copney ................................USC Upstate NCAA Tournament Appearances ....................2 (2005, 2011) Cherisse Burris 9.1 .500 .759 5.2 0.8 38 22 G Victoria McGowan ...................................Stetson WNIT Appearances ................................................. 1 (2012) C.J. Coddington 4.2 .328 .776 1.8 1.0 45 5 G Shanasa Sanders ....................................Stetson F Sasha Sims ..............................................Stetson ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS OTHER LETTERWINNERS RETURNING (5) Asst. AD for Athletic Communications ................Ricky Hazel Preseason Player of the Year: Player PPG FG% FT% RPG APG STL BLK Victoria McGowan, Stetson Office Phone ................................................. (386) 822-8130 Jazmin Garcia 5.1 .472 .662 2.7 0.3 16 5 E-mail .................................................... [email protected] Simone Taylor* 4.8 .412 .625 5.5 0.8 2 0 Assistant Director ............................................. Dan Forcella Jama Sharp 4.1 .305 .692 1.5 1.3 43 6 Office Phone ................................................. (386) 822-8718 Ashley Dennis 2.9 .326 .733 0.8 0.3 14 1 E-mail ..................................................dforcell@stetson.edu Janelle Mills 1.1 .432 .500 1.4 0.2 5 14 Assistant Director (WBKB Contact) ................ Jamie Bataille * - redshirt after 4 games Office Phone ................................................. (386) 822-8131 Cell Phone .................................................... (386) 748-4586 NEWCOMERS (4) E-mail ................................................... [email protected] Player Hometown/Previous School Office Fax ..................................................... (386) 822-7486 Amena Brent ......Homewood, Ill./Homewood-Flossmoor HS Mailing