Jamestown College a slight favorite in DAC women’s hoops poll
(Dickinson, ND) – Jamestown College edged defending champion Dickinson State and Black Hills State for the top spot in the Dakota Athletic Conference Women’s Basketball Coaches’ Poll.
The Jimmies picked up four first place votes to grab the top ranking, while the Blue Hawks and Yellow Jackets split the remaining first place selections to finish in a tie for second place.
The Jimmies return five starters to their roster, led by leading scorers Katie O’Neill and Kellie Schuneman. JC also brings back guard Guili Varriano and center Cori Doubek, who missed last season with injuries after all conference performances in 2007-08.
The Blue Hawks, under the guidance of first year coach Andre Goldberg, return DAC MVP and first team NAIA All American center Kia Herbel and second team All DAC guard Kelsey Boedeker to a team that reached the quarterfinals of the NAIA Division II National Tournament.
The Yellow Jackets, who also played in the national quarterfinals, return first team All DAC and Honorable Mention NAIA All American guard Katelynn Lamb, first team All DAC guard Brittany Fuhrman and DAC Co-Defensive Player of the Year, Janna Schriber.
Valley City State, with returning first team All DAC and Honorable Mention NAIA All American center Abby Rittenhouse, placed fourth in the poll with Minot State fifth, South Dakota Mines sixth, Dakota State seventh and Mayville State eighth.
The poll was conducted by the Dakota Athletic Conference.
Below are the results of the DAC Preseason Women’s Basketball Coaches' Poll with first place votes in parenthesis (coaches could not vote for their own team):
2009-10 Women's |
2008-09 |
2008-09 |
2008-09 |
Total |
Basketball |
DAC |
Overall |
DAC |
Voting |
Preseason Power Poll |
Record |
Record |
Place |
Points |
Jamestown College (4) |
9-5 |
20-10 |
3rd |
45 |
Black Hills State (2) |
11-3 |
26-8 |
2nd |
42 |
Dickinson State (2) |
12-2 |
26-7 |
1st |
42 |
Valley City State |
8-6 |
17-13 |
4th |
30 |
Minot State |
6-8 |
15-14 |
5th tie |
25 |
South Dakota Mines |
6-8 |
10-19 |
5th tie |
19 |
Dakota State |
3-11 |
8-21 |
7th |
13 |
Mayville State |
1-13 |
3-24 |
8th |
8 |
2009-10 Team Previews:
Black Hills State University Yellow Jackets:
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| Head Coach: Mark Nore (8th year) |
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Phone: 605-642-6886 |
Fax: 605-642-6539 |
E-mail: marknore@bhsu.edu |
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Record at BHSU: 128-81 |
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Overall record: 128-81 |
| Athletic Director: Jhett Albers |
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Phone: 605-642-6885 |
Fax: 605-642-6539 |
E-mail: jhettalbers@bhsu.edu |
| Sports Information: Bradd Schafer |
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Phone: 605-642-6460 |
Fax: 605-642-6539 |
E-mail: braddschafer@bhsu.edu |
| 2008-09 Season: 11-3/26-8 - 2nd place in the DAC |
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| DAC Tournament: defeated Dakota State, 88-70, in the quarterfinals; defeated Jamestown College, 55-48, in the semifinals; lost to Dickinson State, 67-64, in the championship |
| NAIA Division II Tournament: defeated Southern Oregon, 66-58, in the Opening Round; defeated Kansas Wesleyan, 59-56, in the second round; lost to Morningside, IA, 72-56, in the quarterfinals |
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| Team Stats: |
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| Scoring Margin: +6.6 |
Field Goal %: .434 |
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| Scoring Offense: 66.0 ppg |
3pt Field Goal %: .360 |
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| Scoring Defense: 59.4 ppg |
Free Throw %: .691 |
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| Rebounding Margin: +1.1 |
Opponents FG%: .416 |
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| Rebounding: 32.9 rpg |
Opponents 3pt FG%: .344 |
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Note: The Yellow Jackets led the DAC in Scoring Defense. |
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| Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 4) |
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| Brittany Fuhrman; Senior; Guard; Mobridge, SD |
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2008-09 stats: 11.44 pts/game, 2.41 reb/game, 1.79 asst/game, 1.12 steals/game, 40.3 FG %, 43.7 3pt FG %, 76.1 FT% |
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1st team All DAC |
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| Alana Dykhouse; Senior; Post; Sioux Falls, SD |
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2008-09 stats: 5.21 pts/game, 5.35 reb/game, 1.21 asst/game, 1.21 steals/game, 55.8 FG %, 61.1 FT % |
| Jenna Bolstad; Senior; Forward; Homestead, MT |
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2008-09 stats: 4.09 pts/game, 2.94 reb/game,, 50.0 FG %, 59.6 FT% |
| Katelynn Lamb; Junior; Guard; Onida, SD |
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2008-09 stats: 13.47 pts/game, 3.56 reb/game, 2.15 asst/game, 1.32 steals/game, 43.6 FG %, 77.4 FT% |
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1st team All DAC, Honorable Mention NAIA All America |
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| Janna Schriber; Junior; Guard; Gillette, WY |
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2008-09 stats: 2.85 pts/game, 2.68 reb/game, 2.71 asst/game, 1.53 steals/game, 38.2 FG %, 64.4 FT % |
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Co-DAC Defensive Player of the Year |
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| Tiffany Thomas; Sophomore; Guard; Laurel, MT |
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2008-09 stats: 5.50 pts/game, 2.59 reb/game, 1.82 asst/game, 2.29 steals/game, 44.5 FG %, 40.9 3pt FG %, 68.6 FT % |
| Keely Krolikowski; Sophomore; Guard; Martin, SD |
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2008-09 stats: 7.32 pts/game, 1.68 reb/game, 1.06 asst/game, 42.3 FG %, 66.1 FT % |
| Kristi Ryan; Sophomore; Guard; Highmore, SD |
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2008-09 stats: 3.54 pts/game, 1.12 reb/game, 35.4 FG %, 93.8 FT % |
| Key Newcomers: |
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| Morgan Mines; Freshman; Forward; Banner, WY |
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| Jordan Connally; Freshman; Guard; Fort Collins, CO |
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| McKenzie Marta; Freshman; Forward; Spearfish, SD |
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| Key Losses: (Starters lost: 1) |
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| Piggy Pili, Forward |
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Dakota State University Lady T's:
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| Head Coach: Joe Reints (2nd year) |
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Phone: 605-256-5246 |
Fax: 605-256-5138 |
E-mail: joe.reints@dsu.edu |
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Record at DaSU: 8-21 |
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Overall Record: 77-54 |
| Athletic Director: Gene Wockenfuss |
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Phone: 605-256-5233 |
Fax: 605-256-5138 |
E-mail: gene.wockenfuss@dsu.edu |
| Sports Information: Nick Huntimer |
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Phone: 605-256-5229 |
Fax: 605-256-5138 |
E-mail: nick.huntimer@dsu.edu |
| 2008-09 Season: 3-11/8-21 - 7th place in the DAC |
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| DAC Tournament: lost to Black Hills State, 88-70, in the quarterfinals |
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| Team Stats: |
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| Scoring Margin: -8.5 |
Field Goal %: .393 |
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| Scoring Offense: 67.9 ppg |
3pt Field Goal %: .321 |
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| Scoring Defense: 76.4 ppg |
Free Throw %: .665 |
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| Rebounding Margin: -5.2 |
Opponents FG%: .438 |
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| Rebounding: 37.3 rpg |
Opponents 3pt FG%: .327 |
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| Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 2) |
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| Alyssa Kirk; Senior; Guard; Balaton, MN |
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2008-09 stats: 10.59 pts/game, 2.93 reb/game, 1.79 asst/game, 1.10 steals/game, 33.1 FG %, 72.2 FT % |
| Sophia Perez; Senior; Forward; Calapatria; CA |
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2008-09 stats: 2.30 pts/game, 2.10 reb/game |
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| Katie Bourk; Junior; Guard; Blunt, CA |
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2008-09 stats: 13.14 pts/game, 5.41 reb/game, 2.59 asst/game, 43.1 FG %, 39.0 3pt FG %, 81.8 FT % |
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3rd team All DAC |
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| Key Newcomers: |
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| Donna Lavea; Senior; Center; Christchurch, New Zeeland |
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| Ellesse Washington; Junior; Forward; Washington, DC |
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| Allegra Kohley; Junior; Forward; Los Angeles, CA |
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| Angela Green; Junior; Forward; Riverside, CA |
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| Dwayana Pullum; Junior; Guard/Forward; Riverside, CA |
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| Lashonda Martin; Junior; Guard/Forward; Tuba City, AZ |
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| Brittany Bemis; Junior; Guard/Forward; Coeyr D' Alene, ID |
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| Key Losses: (Starters lost: 3) |
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| Megan Swecker, Guard - 3rd team All DAC |
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| Tricia Boldt, Forward |
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Dickinson State University Blue Hawks:
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| Head Coach: Andre Goldberg (1st year) |
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Phone: 701-483-2710 |
Fax: 701-483-0501 |
E-mail: andre.goldberg@dickinsonstate.edu |
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Record at DiSU: 0-0 |
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Overall Record: 0-0 |
| Athletic Director: Roger Ternes |
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Phone: 701-483-2159 |
Fax: 701-483-0501 |
E-mail: roger.ternes@dickinsonstate.edu |
| Sports Information: Galen Morton |
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Phone: 701-483-2781 |
Fax: 701-483-0501 |
E-mail: galen.morton@dickinsonstate.edu |
| 2008-09 Season: 12-2/26-7 - 1st place in the DAC |
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| DAC Tournament: defeated Mayville State, 88-46, in the quarterfinals; defeated Valley City State, 67-64, in the semifinals; defeated Black Hills State, 67-64, in the championship |
| NAIA Division II Tournament: defeated Ohio Dominican, 77-44, in the opening round; defeated Concordia, OR, 58-55, in the second round; lost to Ozarks, MO, 69-56, in the quarterfinals |
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| Team Stats: |
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| Scoring Margin: +6.7 |
Field Goal %: .430 |
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| Scoring Offense: 68.9 ppg |
3pt Field Goal %: .375 |
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| Scoring Defense: 62.2 ppg |
Free Throw %: .728 |
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| Rebounding Margin: +1.2 |
Opponents FG%: .394 |
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| Rebounding: 35.4 rpg |
Opponents 3pt FG%: .324 |
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Notes: The Blue Hawks led the DAC in Free Throw % and 3pt Field Goal %. |
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| Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 3) |
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| Kia Herbel; Senior; Center; New Town, ND |
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2008-09 stats: 15.66 pts/game, 9.78 reb/game, 63.3 FG %, 70.7 FT % |
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DAC MVP, 1st team All DAC, 1st team NAIA All America |
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| Kelsey Boedeker; Junior; Guard; Sheridan, WY |
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2008-09 stats: 12.82 pts/game, 2.70 reb/game, 3.21 asst/game, 1.42 steals/game, 44.0 FG %, 38.5 3pt FG %, 73.6 FT % |
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2nd team All DAC |
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| Kelly Pankratz; Junior; Guard; Malta, MT |
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2008-09 stats: 7.27 pts/game, 2.06 reb/game, 2.21 asst/game, 33.9 FG %, 34.6 3pt FG %, 84.7 FT % |
| Mindy Vanderpan; Senior; Guard; Bismarck, ND |
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2008-09 stats: 4.03 pts/game, 1.76 reb/game, 40.2 FG %, 40.2 3pt FG %, 76.9 FT % |
| Jennifer Marquez; Senior; Forward; Riverside, CA |
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2008-09 stats: 5.30 pts/game, 4.49 reb/game, 35.1 FG %, 67.4 FT % |
| Key Newcomers: |
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| Amber Adams; Junior; Forward; Minot, ND |
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| Jessica Nieves; Junior; Guard; Montclair, CA |
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| Key Losses: (Starters lost: 2) |
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| Ashley Emmons, Guard - 2nd team All DAC, DAC Most Valuable Senior; DAC Co-Defensive Player of the Year |
Jamestown College Jimmies:
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| Head Coach: Mark Wiest (6th year) |
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Phone: 701-252-3467 |
Fax: 701-253-4450 |
E-mail: mwiest@jc.edu |
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Record at JC: 79-67 |
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Overall Record: 181-135 |
| Athletic Director: Lawrie Paulson |
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Phone: 701-252-3467 |
Fax: 701-253-4318 |
E-mail: paulson@jc.edu |
| Sports Information: Tracy Erickson |
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Phone: 701-252-3467 |
Fax: 701-253-4450 |
E-mail: terickso@jc.edu |
| 2008-09 Season: 9-5/20-10 - 3rd place in the DAC |
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| DAC Tournament: defeated Minot State, 66-56, in the quarterfinals; lost to Black Hills State; 55-48; in the semifinals |
| NAIA Division II Tournament: lost to Huntington, IN, 64-54, in the opening round |
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| Team Stats: |
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| Scoring Margin: +6.4 |
Field Goal %: .406 |
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| Scoring Offense: 69.2 ppg |
3pt Field Goal %: .298 |
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| Scoring Defense: 62.8 ppg |
Free Throw %: .704 |
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| Rebounding Margin: +4.8 |
Opponents FG%: .394 |
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| Rebounding: 38.9 rpg |
Opponents 3pt FG%: .344 |
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Notes: The Jimmies led the DAC in Rebounding and Rebounding Margin. |
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| Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 5) |
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| Katie O'Neill; Senior; Guard; Melbourne, Australia |
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2008-09 stats: 10.14 pts/game, 5.93 reb/game, 3.43 asst/game, 1.86 steals/game, 36.1 FG %, 43.3 3pt FG %, 55.0 FT % |
| Kellie Schuneman; Junior; Guard; Lino Lakes. MN |
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2008-09 stats: 10.53 pts/game, 3.67 reb/game, 3.17 asst/game, 34.7 FG %, 82.9 FT % |
| Amanda Rantapaa; Senior; Guard; Lead, SD |
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2008-09 stats: 6.70 pts/game, 3.37 reb/game, 2.80 asst/game, 1.10 steals/game, 28.1 FG %, 65.8 FT % |
| Ali Edwards; Senior; Guard; West Fargo, ND |
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2008-09 stats: 8.52 pts/game, 5.38 reb/game, 2.19 asst/game, 1.57 steals/game, 34.5 FG %, 33.3 3 pt FG %, 80.5 FT % |
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NAIA Scholar-Athlete |
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| Allison Epping; Senior; Center; Petersburg, IL |
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2008-09 stats: 8.83 pts/game, 4.70 reb/game, 59.2 FG %, 76.6 FT % |
| Cori Doubek; Senior; Center; Anamoose, ND |
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Medical Redshirt in 2008-09 |
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| Giuli Varriano; Senior; Guard; Fargo, ND |
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Medical Redshirt in 2008-09 |
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| Dakota Anderson; Sophomore; Guard; Velva, ND |
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2008-09 stats: 2.37 pts/game, 1.40 reb/game, 38.1 FG %, 60.0 FT % |
| Jackie Hust; Junior; Guard; Wabasha, MN |
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2008-09 stats: 2.35 pts/game, 1.69 reb/game, 33.3 FG %, 61.3 FT % |
| Key Newcomers: |
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| Krista Shaikowski; Junior; Guard; Fergus Falls, MN |
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| Bridget Schuneman; Freshman; Center; Lino Lakes, MN |
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| Amber Ramlo; Freshman; Center; Jamestown, ND |
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| Hannah Steele; Freshman; Guard; Circle Pines, MN |
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| Key Losses: (Starters lost: 0) |
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| Heidi Fiechtner, Center - 1st team All DAC |
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| Mara Paulson, Center - 2nd team All DAC, DAC Freshman of the Year |
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Mayville State University Comets:
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| Head Coach: Dennis Hutter (5th year) |
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Phone: 701-786-4665 |
Fax: 701-786-4840 |
E-mail: d_hutter@mayvillestate.edu |
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Record at MaSU: 50-68 |
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Overall Record: 50-68 |
| Athletic Director: Mike Moore |
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Phone: 701-788-4706 |
Fax: 701-788-4840 |
E-mail: m_moore@mayvillestate.edu |
| Sports Information: Justin Johnson |
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Phone: 701-788-4715 |
Fax: 701-788-4840 |
E-mail: j_johnson@mayvillestate.edu |
| 2008-09 Season: 1-13/3-24 - 8th place in the DAC |
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| DAC Tournament: lost to Dickinson State, 88-46, in the quarterfinals |
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| Team Stats: |
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| Scoring Margin: -18.6 |
Field Goal %: .336 |
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| Scoring Offense: 59.7 ppg |
3pt Field Goal %: .278 |
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| Scoring Defense: 78.3 ppg |
Free Throw %: .663 |
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| Rebounding Margin: -3.8 |
Opponents FG%: .463 |
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| Rebounding: 36.8 rpg |
Opponents 3pt FG%: .328 |
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| Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 5) |
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| Kelli Smart; Junior; Guard; Ada, MN |
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2008-09 stats: 6.63 pts/game, 2.44 reb/game, 3.26 asst/game, 1.15 steals/game, 29.2 FG %, 67.0 FT % |
| Erin Ericson; Sophomore; Guard; Hatton, ND |
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2008-09 stats: 9.19 pts/game, 1.70 reb/game, 1.44 asst/game, 29.6 FG %, 77.0 FT% |
| Kelsey Adamsen; Sophomore; Guard; Grafton, ND |
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2008-09 stats: 6.04 pts/game, 4.65 reb/game, 1.35 asst/game, 1.15 steals/game, 29.4 FG %, 70.8 FT % |
| Lindsay Sannes; Senior; Post; Wahpeton, ND |
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2008-09 stats: 7.93 pts/game, 7.44 reb/game, 34.9 FG %, 67.2 FT % |
| Ali Sonstelie; Senior; Forward; Winger, MN |
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2008-09 stats: 9.33 pts/game, 4.96 reb/game, 1.07 asst/game, 1.11 steals/game, 36.1 FG %, 67.1 FT % |
| Katelynn Peters; Sophomore; Post; Grand Forks, ND |
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2008-09 stats: 5.70 pts/game, 4.96 reb/game, 42.4 FG %, 54.5 FT % |
| Danielle Guilbert; Junior; Guard; Rolla, ND |
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| Laura Taylor; Freshman; post; Maddock, ND |
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| Elixanette Cosme-Gonzalez; Junior; Guard; Denver, CO |
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| Key Losses: (Starters lost:0) |
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Minot State University Beavers:
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| Head Coach: Sheila Green-Gerding (15th year) |
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Phone: 701-858-3261 |
Fax: 701-858-3136 |
E-mail: sheila.gerding@minotstateu.edu |
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Record at MiSU: 247-167 |
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Overall Record: 247-167 |
| Athletic Director: Rick Hedberg |
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Phone: 701-858-3041 |
Fax: 701-858-3136 |
E-mail: hedbergr@minotstateu.edu |
| Sports Information: Sheila Green-Gerding |
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Phone: 701-858-3261 |
Fax: 701-858-3136 |
E-mail: sheila.gerding@minotstateu.edu |
| 2008-09 Season: 6-8/15-14 - tied for 5th place in the DAC with South Dakota Mines |
| DAC Tournament: lost to Jamestown College, 66-56, in the quarterfinals |
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| Team Stats: |
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| Scoring Margin: +6.2 |
Field Goal %: .448 |
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| Scoring Offense: 70.6 ppg |
3pt Field Goal %: .305 |
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| Scoring Defense: 64.4 ppg |
Free Throw %: .689 |
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| Rebounding Margin: +3.6 rpg |
Opponents FG%: .388 |
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| Rebounding: 37.8 rpg |
Opponents 3pt FG%: .284 |
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Notes: The Beavers led the DAC in Field Goal % and Opponents 3pt Field Goal %. |
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| Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 4) |
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| MacKenzie Mack; Senior; Forward; Scranton, ND |
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2008-09 stats: 13.00 pts/game, 7.66 reb/game, 2.03 asst/game,1.24 steals/game, 55.3 FG %, 34.3 3pt FG %, 69.8 FT % |
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3rd team All DAC |
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| Caroline Folven; Junior; Forward; Byron, IL |
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2009-09 stats: 8.83 pts/game, 4.00 reb/game, 48.6 FG %, 75.4 FT % |
| Sam Medcalf; Senior; Guard; Coon Rapids, MN |
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2008-09 stats: 6.69 pts/game, 3.59 reb/game, 3.93 asst/game, 1.59 steals/game, 39.3 FG %, 35.4 3pt FG %, 67.3 FT % |
| Whitney Loftesnes; Junior; Guard; Norwich, ND |
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2008-09 stats: 8.17 pts/game, 3.17 reb/game, 1.93 asst/game, 1.00 steals/game, 36.9 FG %, 82.1 FT % |
| Caitlin Durkin; Sophomore; Guard; Littleton, CO |
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2008-09 stats: 3.43 pts/game, 1.39 reb/game, 39.0 FG %, 76.5 FT % |
| Dora Garza; Sophomore; Guard; San Antonio, TX |
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2008-09 stats: 2.66 pts/game, 1.62 reb/game, 1.76 asst/game, 1.07 steals/game, 23.7 FG %, 65.5 FT % |
| Key Newcomers: |
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| Ari Hendrix; Senior; Guard; Ventura, CA |
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| Adrianna Cordova; Junior; Forward; Green River, UT |
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| Kallie Erickson; Junior; Guard; Fordville, ND |
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| Sacarra Molina; Freshman; Guard; Hinsdale, MT |
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| Key Losses: (Starters lost: 1) |
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| Lashay Bagsby, Center - 1st team All DAC, 2nd team NAIA All America |
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| Holly Siverling, Center |
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| Hatti Terns, Guard |
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South Dakota Mines Hardrockers:
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| Head Coach: Barb Felderman (29th year) |
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Phone: 605-394-2602 |
Fax: 605-394-3375 |
E-mail: barbara.felderman@sdsmt.edu |
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Record at SDM: 421-344 |
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Overall Record: 486-385 |
| Athletic Director: Dr. Dick Kaiser |
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Phone: 605-394-2352 |
Fax: 605-394-3375 |
E-mail: dick.kaiser@sdsmt.edu |
| Sports Information: Bradley Blume |
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Phone: 605-394-2355 |
Fax: 605-394-3375 |
E-mail: bradley.blume@sdsmt.edu |
| 2008-09 Season: 6-8/10-19 - tied for 5th place in the DAC with Minot State |
| DAC Tournament: lost to Valley City State, 73-71, in the quarterfinals |
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| Team Stats: |
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| Scoring Margin: -4.2 |
Field Goal %: .414 |
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| Scoring Offense: 65.1 ppg |
3pt Field Goal %: .300 |
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| Scoring Defense: 69.3 ppg |
Free Throw %: .679 |
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| Rebounding Margin: -0.8 |
Opponents FG%: .382 |
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| Rebounding: 36.7 rpg |
Opponents 3pt FG%: .300 |
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Notes: The Hardrockers led the DAC in Field Goal %. |
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| Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 4) |
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| Stephany Bjustrom; Junior; Guard; Algona, IA |
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2008-09 stats: 5.56 pts/game, 1.84 reb/game, 1.92 asst/game, 1.12 steals/game, 30.2 FG %, 330.9 3pt FG %, 65.0 FT % |
| Ariel Granillo; Sophomore; Guard; Chandler, AZ |
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2008-09 stats: 8.61 pts/game, 2.32 reb/game, 1.96 asst/game, 1.11 steals/game, 38.0 FG %, 30.4 3pt FG %, 78.3 FT % |
| Bethany Holyoak; Senior; Center; Moorcroft, WY |
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2008-09 stats: 14.72 pts/game, 8.59 reb/game, 1.35 asst/game, 1.55 blocks/game, 52.8 FG %; 80.1 FT % |
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2nd team All DAC, DAC Scholar-Athlete, NAIA Scholar-Athlete |
| Maria Luze; Sophomore; Guard; Brookings, SD |
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2008-09 stats: 3.91 pts/game, 1.83 reb/game, 33.3 FG %, 35.0 3pt FG %, 69.6 FT % |
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DAC Scholar-Athlete |
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| Whitney Ashford; Junior; Guard; Littleton, CO |
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2008-09 stats: 2.74 pts/game, 29.2 FG %, 77.8 FT % |
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| Leah Sundby; Senior; Post/Forward; Williston, ND |
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2008-09 stats: 4.08 pts/game, 2.88 reb/game, 39.8 FG %, 38.5 3pt FG %, 53.8 FG % |
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DAC Scholar-Athlete, NAIA Scholar-Athlete |
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| Natasha Begay; Junior; Guard; Page, AZ |
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2008-09 stats: 4.44 pts/game, 1.52 reb/game, 1.63 asst/game, 35.8 FG %, 82.6 FT % |
| Key Newcomers: |
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| Shanlane Hampp; Sophomore; Guard; Duncan Falls, ID |
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| Alex Mader; Freshman; Guard; Miles City, MT |
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| Mandy Willmore; Freshman; Guard; Rock Springs, WY |
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| Hillary Hawkins; Freshman; Guard; Elizabeth, CO |
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| Silke Forsdtmann; Junior; Post; Wiesloch, Germany |
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| Key Losses: (Starters lost: 1) |
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| Jessica Tsingine, Guard |
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Valley City State University Vikings:
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| Head Coach: Jill DeVries (11th year) |
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Phone: 701-845-7164 |
Fax: 701-845-7164 |
E-mail: jill.devries@mail.vcsu.edu |
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Record at VCSU: 106-153 |
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Overall Record: 106-153 |
| Athletic Director: B.J. Pumroy |
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Phone: 701-845-7160 |
Fax: 701-845-7211 |
E-mail: bj.pumroy@vcsu.edu |
| Sports Information: Craig Case |
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Phone: 701-845-7244 |
Fax: 701-845-7211 |
E-mail: craig.case@vcsu.edu |
| 2008-09 Season: 8-6/17-13 - 4th place in the DAC |
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| DAC Tournament: defeated South Dakota Mines, 73-71, in the quarterfinals; lost to Dickinson State; 67-64, in the semifinals |
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| Scoring Margin: +6.9 |
Field Goal %: .439 |
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| Scoring Offense: 72.5 ppg |
3pt Field Goal %: .340 |
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| Scoring Defense: 65.6 ppg |
Free Throw %: .719 |
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| Rebounding Margin: +1.2 |
Opponents FG%: .410 |
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| Rebounding: 36.9 ppg |
Opponents 3pt FG%: .314 |
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Notes: The Vikings led the DAC in Scoring Offense and Scoring Margin. |
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| Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 4) |
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| Abby Rittenhouse; Junior; Center; Burnsville, MN |
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2008-09 stats: 14.07 pts/game, 5.93 reb/game, 1.35 asst/game, 1.45 steals/game |
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1st team All DAC, Honorable Mention NAIA All America |
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| Amanda Brown; Junior; Guard; Limon, CA |
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2008-09 stats: 10.87 pts/game, 5.4 reb/game, 2.40 asst/game, 1.53 steals/game, 44.2 FG %, 71.1 FT % |
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3rd team All DAC |
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| Caitlyn Wojahn; Junior; Guard; Milbank, SD |
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2008-09 stats: 8.83 pts/game, 3.41 reb/game, 4.07 asst/game, 2.28 steals/game, 34.4 FG %, 31.7 3pt FG %, 71.0 FT % |
| Mandy Johnson; Junior; Guard; Burnsville, MN |
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2008-09 stats: 6.87 pts/game, 3.00 reb/game, 1.13 asst/game, 1.10 steals/game, 43.0 FG %, 74.4 FT % |
| Heidi Larson; Senior; Center; Grand Rapids, MN |
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2008-09 stats: 2.91 pts/game, 2.81 reb/game, 54.9 FG %, 45.5 FT % |
| Andrea Hummel; Senior; Center; Fargo, ND |
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2008-09 stats: 5.07 pts/game, 2.57 reb/game, 50.0 FG %, 70.8 FT % |
| Jacklyn Mitchell; Junior; Forward; Erie, ND |
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2008-09 stats: 3.03 pts/game, 3.37 reb/game, 36.3 FG %, 73.3 FT % |
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| Courtney Titus; Freshman; Guard; Hankinson, ND |
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| Tekeyah Clark; Freshman; Guard; Plant City, FL |
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| Jasmine Nyx; Junior; Forward; Indio, CA |
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| Key Losses: (Starters Lost: 1) |
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| Brittany Olson, Guard - 3rd team All DAC |
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| Emily Goedert, Guard |
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