IWU Women's Media Guide 2012

IWU LADY WILDCATSBASKETBALL MEDIA GUIDE 2012-13

IWU LADY WILDCAT SCHEDULE 2012-2013

11/ 3 IUSB 12:00 PM

11/9 Northwestern (IA) TBA

11/10 Dakota State (S.D.) TBA

11/13 Cornerstone 7:00 PM

11/16 Union (KY) TBA

11/17 Rochester (MI) TBA

11/20 Marian 7:00 PM

11/28 Grace 7:00 PM

12/1 Mt. Vernon Nazarene 1:00 PM

12/4 Kentucky Wesleyan 6:00 PM (CT)

12/7 *Rochester (MI) 6:00 PM

12/8 *Rio Grande (OH) 3:00 PM

12/15 Trinity Christian 1:00 PM

12/28 Mt. Mercy (IA) TBA

12/29 Iowa Wesleyan TBA

1/2 Huntington 7:00 PM

1/5 Spring Arbor 1:00 PM

1/8 Goshen 7:00 PM

1/10 Taylor 7:00 PM

1/12 Bethel 1:00 PM

1/16 Univ. Saint Francis 7:00 PM

1/19 Marian 1:00 PM

1/23 Grace 7:00 PM

1/26 Mt. Vernon Nazarene 1:00 PM

1/30 Huntington 7:00 PM

2/2 Spring Arbor 1:00 PM

2/6 Univ. Saint Francis 7:00 PM

2/9 Bethel 1:00 PM

2/13 Taylor 7:00 PM

2/16 Goshen 1:00 PM

2/19 Crossroads League Tourney TBA



3/4-10 NAIA Natl Tourney (Sioux City, IA) TBA

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QUICK FACTSSCHOOL INFORMATIONLOCATION MARION, INDIANA

FOUNDED 1920

DENOMINATION WESLEYAN

ENROLLMENT 3245

PRESIDENT DR. HENRY SMITH

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT INFORMATIONATHLETIC DIRECTOR MARK DEMICHAEL

SPORTS INFORMATION KYLE SCHMIDT

NICKNAME WILDCATS

COLORS RED & GRAY

BASKETBALL FACILITY LUCKEY ARENA

NATIONAL AFFILIATIONS NAIA & NCCAA

CONFERENCE CROSSROADS LEAGUE

LADY WILDCAT BASKETBALL INFORMATION HEAD COACH STEVE BROOKS

RECORD AT IWU 352-107

2011-12 OVERALL REC. 33-3

2011-12 RANKING NAIA - 4th

2011-12 POSTSEASON NAIA ELITE 8

2012-13 NAIA PRESEASON RANKING 7

RETURNING LETTERMAN 8

RETURNING STARTERS 1

ON THE COVER:SENIORS CLAIRE RAY & PAIGE SMITH

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DR. SMITH is in his 31st year devoted to Christian higher education. He has been a professor, a director of campus radio stations, a graduate dean, an academic vice president, an executive vice president and now president. He was the graduate dean at Olivet Nazarene University, in Kankakee, Illinois, and the provost and chief academic

officer at Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Ohio before coming to Indiana Wesleyan University.

After studying for the ministry and completing a Bible college degree in the 1970’s, he felt a call to Christian higher education and continued his education at the University of Cincinnati where he earned a Bachelor of Science in education and

then a Master of Arts in communication. In addition, he completed a Ph.D. in communication from The Ohio State University.

Dr. Smith is a native Hoosier from Frankfort. His father, Rev. Lewis Smith, is a retired Wesleyan pastor who served for over 50 years as the founding pastor of the Victory Chapel Wesleyan Church in Frankfort, Indiana.

Dr. Smith and his wife Teresa have three married children – Dale, David, and Derika.

DR. KEITH NEWMAN serves Indiana Wesleyan University as Executive Vice President providing oversight to Athletics, Dean of the Chapel’s Office, Church Relations, Alumni Relations, Annual Fund, Planning Giving, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Advancement Service, Development and Marketing and Communications.

Keith previously served for seven years as the Vice President for University Relations at Mount Vernon

Nazarene University in Mount Vernon, Ohio, 17 years in pastoral ministry including senior pastorates in Houston, Texas and San Diego, California.

Before entering the ministry, Keith served nine years as a Houston Police Officer.

During his police career he was assigned to the Radio Patrol, Juvenile, and Homicide divisions.

Dr. Newman graduated from Houston Baptist University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and has a Masters from Southern Nazarene University. His doctorate is in Leadership from Spalding University.

Speaking opportunities have included camps, retreats, conventions, workshops, university chapels, and regional Promise Keepers’ events. He has also consulted with a number of churches providing assistance for church planting and capital stewardship campaigns.

Keith and his wife, Carolyn, have two children: Andrew and Alana. Andrew is a wildlife biologist, married to Jen, and they make their home in Richmond, KY. Alana is a student at IWU.

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The men and women in leadership roles at Indiana Wesleyan University are huge supporters of IWU Athletics.

Each year, the university has an IWU Athletic’s Commissioning Service, the annual Homecoming parade downtown in Marion, other events for the homecoming celebration in the fall, and a Team-wide Athletic Department Banquet celebrating the year’s accomplishments.

The President, Vice President, and many other leaders on our campus are often seen at IWU Athletic Games and Competitions cheering on the Wildcats!

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Mark DeMichael was named the 2012 Mid-Central College Conference Athletic Director of the year.

“It is an incredible honor to receive the 2012 MCC Athletic Director of the Year,” said DeMichael. “This award is not a reflection of an individual’s accomplishments but instead on the entire Indiana Wesleyan University Athletic Department.”

MARK DEMICHAEL became Indiana Wesleyan University’s first full-time Athletic Director in July 2008. He took over the position after 11 seasons as the Wildcats’ head baseball coach and assistant professor in the Health, Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport Studies department.

DeMichael has already put his stamp on Wildcat athletics. During his tenure, Indiana Wesleyan has secured a bid to host the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships, has started an

annual Athletic Commissioning Service and the Athletic Scholarship Endowment Fund.

The Wildcats reached seven NCCAA World Series during DeMichael’s tenure as baseball coach. Indiana Wesleyan earned runner-up in 2008 and garnered third place finishes in 1998, 2003 and 2005. DeMichael had three student-athletes sign professional contracts with Major League Baseball teams. Brandon Moore was the highest draft choice in Indiana Wesleyan history as the New York Mets selected him in the 14th round of the 2008 June draft. Later that summer, junior pitcher Brandon Beachy signed with the Atlanta Braves.

Beachy started three games for the Atlanta Braves in their playoff chase in the fall of 2010. In the 2009 draft, the Kansas City Royals drafted Josh Worrell in the 30th round. DeMichael served many roles during his time as Indiana Wesleyan baseball coach. He was NAIA Region VIII Baseball Chair and a member of the NAIA National Baseball Rules Committee and the NAIA National Tournament Procedures Committee. In the classroom, DeMichael was Program Coordinator for the Physical Education major.

DeMichael came to Indiana Wesleyan from Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, Massachusetts, from where he graduated in 1988. He was the head baseball coach of the Crusaders for three seasons from 1995-98 and was named Commonwealth Coast Conference Coach of the Year twice. During that time, DeMichael led Eastern Nazarene to the program’s first ever appearance in the CCC conference championship game in 1997.

Prior to Eastern Nazarene, DeMichael taught physical education in the San Bernardino, California Public School System for six years. While teaching at San Bernardino, DeMichael was the head baseball coach for San Bernardino High School from 1991-95.

DeMichael and his wife Kimberly, who is an assistant professor of education at Indiana Wesleyan, have two daughters, Ashley and Kasey.

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Indiana Wesleyan University is an

evangelical Christian comprehensive

university that is committed to liberal

arts and professional education. U.S.

News & World Report ranks Indiana

Wesleyan University as “one of the best

Master’s universities in the Midwest.”

Over 3,000 students live and learn in

state-of-the-art residence halls and

academic facilities on IWU’s residential

campus in Marion, Indiana. More

than 80 majors are offered, covering

everything from Art to Theology and

Ministry. An increasing number of

honors students on the residential

campus has led to the formation of the

John Wesley Honors College.

Another 12,000 adult learners attend

classes at regional IWU Education

Centers in Indiana, Kentucky and

Ohio, as well as through our online

degree programs, including associate,

bachelor’s and master’s degree

offerings such as the Master of

Education, certificates and electives.

The innovative adult education

program, which was established in

1985, has received national attention.

IWU has been Indiana’s fastest

growing university for the past two

years. The University’s total enrollment,

which now exceeds 15,000 students,

makes IWU the largest private

university in Indiana. One result of this

growth has been the establishment of

the IWU School of Nursing, a premier

nursing school in its own right.

Above: IWU’s $22 Million Chapel-Auditorium finished in 2010Below: IWU’s Williams Prayer Chapel

@IndWes

Make sure to follow Indiana Wesleyan on Twitter!

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Number of Students Enrolled at IWU Nationwide

University’s ranking in “One of Top Master’s Universities in Midwest byU.S. News And World Report* Representing change to Regional Universi-ties Category

Birds-eye view of IWU’s Marion Campus in Marion, IN

24THE AVERAGE ACT SCORE FOR AN INCOMING FRESHMAN IN 2011

THE NUMBER OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTSON THE MARION CAMPUS AT IWU.

16THE NUMBER OF INTERCOLLIAGE ATHLETIC TEAMS INDIANA WESLEYAN HAS. MOST RECENTLY, WOMEN’S GOLF.

BY THE NUMBERS

3,188

INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY IS A

CHRIST-CENTERED ACADEMIC COMMUNITY

COMMITTED TO CHANGING THE WORLD BY

DEVELOPING STUDENTS IN CHARACTER,

SCHOLARSHIP, AND LEADERSHIP.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE UNIVERSITY

• Nursing program is one of the largest among the 105 member institutions of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). 98% of IWU nursing students pass the state board examination on their first attempt.

• Education program that allows students to apply the learned instruction they have received and incorporate it through practical classroom teaching experience.

• Religion and Philosophy program has one of the largest enrollments in the nation. Has outstanding academic training for the ministry while providing opportunities to perform mission work around the world.

• Pre-med program prepares students to succeed in a wide variety of health professions. IWU’s qualified students who apply to medical school have a high acceptance rate.

• Residence halls are among the nicest in the country. They feature a suite-style design where two rooms share a connecting private bathroom. Upperclassmen have the option to live in townhouses, lodges, or apartments.

• The Barnes Student Center offers a wide range of student life services and features including the bookstore, movie theater, coffee house, game room/lounge, and dining hall. The 206 expansion now provides additional dining options as well as the piazza which serves as a central gathering spot for the IWU community.

• Jackson Library houses over 110,000 bound volumes and 650 journal subscriptions as well as study lounges and a media center. The library’s rotunda is also the home of the university’s “Society of World Changers”.

• Just complete in January 2010 is the brand new $20 million, 3800 seat chapel/auditorium. The new building serves both as the campus chapel and as a space for large campus and community events, such as graduation, conferences, and concerts.

• Since 1990, $220 million in new construction and renovation has been spent on state of the art facilities to enhance the campus

community and the vision to continue to grow and improve.

Art

• Illustration

• Interior Design

• Painting

• Photography

• Printmaking

• Pre-Art Therapy

• Media Design

• Ceramics

• Visual Arts Education

• Fine Art

• Graphic Design

Business

• Management

• Marketing

• Accounting

• Business Administration

• Finance

• Economics

• Entrepreneurship

Communication

• Media Communication

• Public Relations

• Communication Studies

• Convergent Journalism

Computer

• Computer Information Systems

• Computer Internet Development

• Computer Science

• Computer Software Engineering

Counseling

• Pre-Art Therapy

• Addictions Counseling

Criminal Justice

• Criminal Justice

Education

• Elementary Education Elementary

• El. Ed Physical Needs

• Physical and Health Education

• Social Studies Education

• Biology Education

• Chemistry Education

• Mathematics Education

• Music Education

• Visual Arts Education

• Science Education

• Exceptional Needs Education P-12

• Exceptional Needs Education P-6

• English Education

• Spanish Education

• TESOL Education

English

• English

• English Education

• Writing

Foreign Language

• Spanish Education

• Spanish

Health & Athletic Training

• Exercise Science

•Physical and Health Education

• Applied Health and Fitness

• Athletic Training

Leadership

• Leadership

Mathematics

• Mathematics Interdisciplinary

• Mathematics

• Mathematics Education

Music

• Applied Music

• Church Music

• Bachelor of Music in Composition

• Bachelor of Music in Performance

• Music Education

Natural Sciences

• Medical Technology

• Pre-Medical Science

• Chemistry (AB)

• Chemistry (BS)

• Biology

• Biology Education

• Chemistry Education

• Biochemistry

• Science Education

Nursing

• Nursing

• Transition to Nursing

Psychology & Social Work

• Psychology

• Social Work

Social Sciences

• International Relations

• History

• Political Science

• Political Science Pre-Law

• Public Policy

• Social Studies Education

• Social Studies

• Economics

• Intercultural Studies

Sports & Recreation

• Recreation Management

• Sports Management

• Sports Ministries

• Physical and Health Education

TESOL

• TESOL Education

• TESOL

Theatre

• Theatre

Theology & Ministry

• Sports Ministries

• Christian Worship

• Philosophy and Theology

• Biblical Literature

• Adolescent Ministries

• Children’s Ministry

• Christian Education

• Christian Ministries

• Youth Ministries

• Intercultural Studies

• International & Comm

Development

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Pictured : 1. Lobby of Chapel Auditorium 2. Lobby of Lodge 3. Exterior of Barnes Student Center

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Pictured : 1. IWU free weight room 2. IWU rock wall 3. Luckey Arena

Photos by: Indiana Wesleyan University

IWU has won the MCC Conference Commissioners Cup

a record eleven consecutive years, and placed among

the Top 20 in the NAIA United States Sports Academy

Directors’ Cup Standings nine straight years. The

University was awarded the 2008 NCCAA President’s

Cup as the best overall athletic program in the nation, and

shared the award with Cedarville University in 2009, the

fourth time IWU has won the award. IWU has also won 9

national championships in the last three years alone.

Indiana Wesleyan University has won 136 MCC (now renamed Crossroads League) Championships and have been named All-Sports Champion in the conference 11 years in a row dating back to 2002.

Indiana Wesleyan has shown consistent athletic dominance in the Crossroads League and is looking to continue the streak this year.

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F O R S O M E T H I N G G R E A T E RThe Mission of Indiana Wesleyan University’s Department of Athletics is to impact the world for

Christ through Intercollegiate Athletics and encourage Spiritual Growth, Academic Achievement,

Leadership Development, and Athletic Excellence within our students.

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BASKETBALL FACILITIESRECREATIONAL & WELLNESS CENTER The RWC contains luckey Arena, an intramural activity center, an elevated 1/10 mile

track, an aquatics center, a free weight room, a fitness room, a climbing wall, four racquetball courts, & a state-of-the-art athetlic

training center.

LUCKEY ARENA - The gym that the Lady Wildcats call home was originally built in 1980 but then underwent a $10 million

renovation in 1999. Luckey Arena has a seating capacity of 1500 and also houses the student section, who are often referred to as

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STEVE BROOKS begins his 14th year as the head women’s basketball coach at Indiana Wesleyan University in 2011-12 and he brings over 30 years of coaching experience to the program.

Heading into the 2012-13 season, Brooks has ushered the Wildcats into national prominence, highlighted by the 2007 NAIA Division II Women’s Basketball National Championship. The 2006-07 team was the first ever NAIA women’s basketball program to finish undefeated with a 38-0 mark. For the team’s accomplishments, Brooks was honored as the MCC, NAIA, and WBCA Coach of the Year.

COACHING CAREER

• 1980 - 1983: Coach - Liberty Benton (OH) HS

• 1983 - 1986: Assistant Coach - Taylor University

• 1986 - 1993: Head Coach - Houghton College

• 1993 - 1999: Assistant Coach - Taylor University

• 1999 - Current: Head Coach - Indiana Wesleyan

HEAD COACHING CAREER AT IWU

• 352-107 (77%) overall record in 13 years

• 153-48 (76%) conference record

• 151-26 (85%) record at home

• 8 MCC Regular Season Championships

• 5 MCC Tournament Championships

• 11 NAIA All-Americans

• 12 NAIA Academic All-Americans

• 1 NAIA National Championship

• 1 NCCAA National Championship

• 2007 NAIA Coach of the Year

• 2007 & 2012 WBCA Coach of the Year

Indiana Wesleyan opened the next season with 18 consecutive wins to set a new NAIA record for consecutive wins with 56 straight.

Brooks has led the Wildcats to ten straight appearances at the NAIA Division II National Championship Tournament where he has accumulated a18-9 record. IWU has advanced to the Sweet 16 on four occasions, the Elite Eight three times, the Final Four in 2010 and has one national championship game appearance.

Overall, Brooks has a record of 352-107 in 13 seasons at the helm of Indiana Wesleyan. He currently has the Wildcats on a streak of 11 straight seasons of at least 20 wins, including three seasons of 30+ victories in 2004-05 and 2006-07 and 2011-12. As well as 153-49 in the Mid-Central College Conference, now known as the Crossroads League, with eight regular season and five conference tournament championships.

Brooks graduated from Taylor (Ind.) University in 1980 with a B.A. in Bible/Christian Education. He was a three-year starter and four year letterman while at Taylor.

When Brooks playing days were over he started his coaching career at Liberty Benton High School in Findlay, Ohio. After three years at Liberty Benton, Brooks returned to Taylor where he served as the assistant men’s basketball coach under head coach Paul Patterson. The 1983-84 Taylor team won the District 21 championship and made the first of many trips to the NAIA National Tournament.

After three seasons of coaching at Taylor, Brooks landed his first head college coaching job at Houghton College in Houghton, New York. Competing in District 18 of the NAIA was a great experience. Houghton played the likes of West Minster (Pa.) College, Waynesburg (Pa.) College and Saint Vincent (Pa.). The quality of coaching and the talent of the players were outstanding. While at Houghton, Brooks finished his second master’s degree in Physical Education from Ball State (Ind.) University. Brook’s 1991 team finished with a best ever record of 18-9 and its first national ranking in the NAIA poll.

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1999-2000 14-17

2000-2001 9-24

2001-2002 29-8 MCC Co-Champions

NCCAA National Champions

2002-2003 29-8 MCC Regular Season

MCC Tournament Champions

NAIA National Tournament “Sweet 16”

2003-2004 29-8 MCC Co-Champions

NAIA National Tournament “Sweet 16”

2004-2005 33-3 MCC Regular Season Champions


NAIA National Tournament “Elite 8”

2005-2006 28-7 NAIA National Tournament “Sweet 16”



NAIA Division II National Champions

2007-2008 28-6 NAIA National Tournament Qualifier

2008-2009 24-10 NAIA National Tournament “Sweet 16”


NAIA National Tournament “Final 4”







OVERALL: 352-107

IWU COACHING CAREER

From Houghton, Brooks moved back to Taylor where he served as the men’s assistant and moved into athletic administration. During his second stint at Taylor the program participated in three NAIA National Tournaments and received its first ever No. 1 ranking in the NAIA national polls.

Coach Brooks and his teams are committed to striving for excellence, committed to the process and committed to honoring Christ with the gifts and abilities they have been given.

Coach Brooks and his wife Terri have four children: Josh-27, Stephanie-25, Ashley-23, and Micah-21.

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Indiana Wesleyan University women’s basketball head coach Steve Brooks was named the 2012 RUSSELL ATHLETIC/WBCA NAIA National Coach of the Year at the WBCA Awards Show in Denver, Colorado.

”To earn the award is a real testimony to our players,” said Brooks. “This kind of award is for all the people in the program, I don’t think it’s a single person award. I’m blessed to have quality young ladies who are willing to put the team first and assistant coaches who do a really nice job in helping us have the kind of program we have.”

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MIKE SPRINGER is in his fifth season helping

the Lady Wildcats and 30th year overall of coaching

basketball. During his coaching tenure, Springer has

been a head coach for 17 years at both the college

level (men’s and women’s) and high school (boys’ and

girls’). Springer played at and graduated from both

Bloomington South High School and Taylor University.

Springer has had the special privilege of both playing

for and working with two Hall of Fame coaches, Paul

Paterson and Bill Springer. Springer teaches Health

and Physical Education at Eastern High School. He is

the father to five beautiful daughters: Abbi, Hannah,

Bethany, Micah, and Leah.

BRENT BELLINGER enters his second season

as an assistant coach for the Lady Wildcats. His

job responsibilities include recruiting coordinator,

scouting, film exchange, academic monitoring,

on-court and in practice coaching, and the housing

director for the NAIA National Track Championships

to be held at Indiana Wesleyan University for the

2012 and 2013 seasons.

The prior four years, Brent was an assistant basketball

coach at the high school level, spending two years

in Michigan and two in Indiana. He graduated from

Indiana Wesleyan University in 2007 with a BS in

Sports Management. He was a student manager for

the Lady Wildcats from 2004 to 2007.

From Left To Right: Brent Bellinger, Randy Hosier, Kerri Barcomb, Mike Springer

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KERRI BARCOMB also is in her second year on

the IWU Women’s Basketball Coaching staff. She

was the graduate assistant at St Ambrose University

during the ‘03-’04 and ‘04-’05 seasons. Kerri played

basketball for the Lady Wildcats from 1999 to 2003.

ASHLEY BROOKS is in her first year as the

graduate assistant for the Lady Wildcats. She is

pursuing a master’s degree in Ministerial Leadership

from Wesley Seminary. Her duties include

supervising study tables and community outreach,

helping with administrative tasks, and giving

coaching input when asked.

Just a year ago she was seen wearing #1 for the

Wildcats. She received Academic All-American her

junior and senior years. She graduated with a BS in

Christian Education and Intercultural Studies.

SPENCER TUTTLE MICAH BROOKS THOMAS PLANALP

RANDY HOSIER has been volunteering for the

Lady Wildcats since 2003-04 season. Hosier coached

AAU boys and girls basketball for over 20 years as

well as being an assistant coach for the Marion High

School girls’ basketball team for 9 years. Hosier has

a son, a daughter (Assistant Coach Kerri Barcomb)

and three grandchildren.

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RANK LAST TIME^ SCHOOL(1st place votes) 2011-12 RECORD TOTAL POINTS

1 8 Northwestern (Iowa) (12) 28-7 312

2 3 College of the Ozarks (Mo.) 33-4 302

3 2 Concordia (Neb.) 34-3 290

4 1 Indiana Wesleyan 33-3 284

5 7 Grand View (Iowa) 30-6 260

6 5 Morningside (Iowa) 26-9 257

7 4 Davenport (Mich.) 30-5 251

8 12 Briar Cliff (Iowa) 25-10 244

9 12 Mount Mercy (Iowa) 27-9 230

10 6 Concordia (Mich.) 29-6 217

11 24 Eastern Oregon 25-9 216

12 9 Jamestown (N.D.) 27-5 202

13 10 Corban (Ore.) 24-8 187

14 13 Cardinal Stritch (Wis.) 27-7 174

15 19 Hastings (Neb.) 22-11 171

16 17 Friends (Kan.) 24-10 167

17 14 Tennessee Wesleyan 24-9 143

18 11 Ave Maria (Fla.) 29-5 130

18 18 Bethel (Ind.) 22-11 130 130

20 22 Southwestern (Kan.) 23-9 123

21 23 Point Park (Pa.) 23-7 115

22 16 College of Idaho 22-9 105

23 RV Daemen (N.Y.) 23-8 83

24 RV Huntington (Ind.) 20-11 74

25 21 Union (Ky.) 25-8 68 68

Others receiving votes: Indiana Southeast 59; St. Thomas (Fla.) 51; Saint Mary (Neb.) 50; Cal State San Marcos 25;

Saint Francis (Ind.) 17; Valley City State (N.D.) 12; Sterling (Kan.) 8; Siena Heights (Mich.) 8; Warner Pacific (Ore.) 6;

Bluefield (Va.) 3; Cornerstone (Mich.) 1; Marian (Ind.) 1; Grace (Ind.) 1; Northwestern Ohio 1.

Indiana Wesleyan University women’s basketball was one of three finalists in 2012 for the RUSSEL ATHLETIC ‘Together We R” Team Award? The award honored programs that have strived to succeed in the face of adversity and overcome extraordinary circumstances. The other finalists were Oklahoma State University and Middle Tennessee State.

RANKINGS ABOVE ARE 2011-2012 POST-SEASON RANKINGS

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# NAME YEAR POS. HEIGHT HOMETOWN HIGH SCHOOL

0 Erika Isham So. F 6’2” Tekonsha, MI Olivet

1 Jessica Brown Fr. G 5’6” Greenfield, IN Mt. Vernon (Fortville)

2 Taylor Goshert Jr. G 5’8” Warsaw, IN Wawasee

3 Claire Ray Sr. G 5’8” Fishers, IN Heritage Christian

10 Abigail Reinke Jr. G 5’8” Flora, IN Carrol (Flora)

13 Lindsay Dager Jr. F 5’10” Lambertville, MI Bedford

14 Michelle King Fr. F 5’11” Lakeland, FL Families of Faith Christian Academy

20 Sarah Heagy Fr. F 5’10” Warsaw, IN Warsaw

21 Emma Stahl So. G 5’7” Elkhart, IN Jimtown

22 Carlee Cottrell Fr. G 5’8” West Bloomfield, MI Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes

23 Valerie Sohasky So. F 6’1” Sylvania, OH Sylvania Northview

24 Teneil Krebs So. F 5’10” Bucyrus, OH Wynford

25 Jessica Stewart Fr. G 5’9” Fishers, IN Hamilton Southeastern

33 Katrina Blackmon So. F 6’1” Marion, IN Marion

41 Paige Smith Sr. F 5’11” Fishers, IN Hamilton Southeastern

42 Tori Kraft Fr. F 5’10” Harbor Beach, MI Harbor Beach

HEAD COACH: Steve Brooks

ASSISTANT COACHES: Mike Springer, Randy Hosier, Brent Billinger, Kerri Barcomb

STUDENT ASSISTANTS: Spencer Tuttle, Micah Brooks, Thomas Planalp

ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC TRAINER: Andrew Doyle

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Seniors Claire Ray & Paige Smith


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CLAIRE RAY, a second year transfer from Butler, and PAIGE SMITH, a third year

transfer from Grand Valley State University look to lead the Lady Wildcat’s back to

Sioux City, Iowa to make a run for the program’s second NAIA National Championship.

LOADED WITHEXPERIENCE


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CLAIRE RAY#3 5’8” GUARDBirth Date: January 5, 1991Birth Place: Indianapolis, INExperience: 4 YearsHigh School: Heritage Christian HS

SENIORS

HOMETOWN: Fishers, Indiana MAJORING IN: Elementary Ed.

PARENTS: Jeff & Kim Freeman

WHY IWU: I really wanted to go to a Christian school where I could continue to grow in my faith, make lasting friendships, and enjoy the sport I have always loved.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT IWU: Teammates.

ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE LADY WILDCAT BASKETBALL: Wildcattitude

FAVORITE QUOTE: James 1:12 - “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him.”

IF YOU COULD BE ANYONE ELSE ON THE TEAM FOR A DAY, WHO WOULD IT BE? Jess Stewart, I just really want to know what goes on in that head.

FAVORITE CLASS/PROFESSOR:

Dr. McCracken Children’s Literature.

FAVORITE PART OF CAMPUS: Luckey

FAVORITE BASKETBALL MEMORY: Spending every day with my teammates, and being called “Paige” every day.

FAVORITE ATHLETIC SPORTS TEAM: The Colts!

DID YOU KNOW: I got married this summer!

BEST MAN VOICE:

Jess Stewart

MOST LIKELY TO GET KICKED IN THE FACE BY A COW: Tori

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PAIGE SMITH#41 5’11” FORWARDBirth Date: November 3, 1990Birth Place: Columbus, OHExperience: 4 YearsHigh School: Hamilton SE HS

HOMETOWN: Fishers, Indiana

MAJORING IN: Art Education K-12

PARENTS: Ken & Karen Smith

WHY IWU: I chose IWU because of the love that I felt both from my teammates and the coaching staff. I feel completely at home at IWU, and every single day is a blessing!

FAVORITE THING ABOUT IWU: The spiritual aspect of IWU! I love being in a place where people are doing the Lord’s work and are showing the people around them His love.

ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE LADY WILDCAT BASKETBALL: Wildcattitude!!

FAVORITE QUOTE: Deuteronomy 31:6

IF YOU COULD BE ANYONE ELSE ON THE TEAM FOR A DAY, WHO WOULD IT BE? I would be Jess Stewart, because who wouldn’t want to know what goes on in that girls brain?


It’s too hard to pick, I love all my art/education professors!

FAVORITE PART OF CAMPUS: The studio or our townhouse

FAVORITE BASKETBALL MEMORY: When Taylor was trying to do handstand pushups on the wall at Valpo and Coach walked in!!

FAVORITE ATHLETIC SPORTS TEAM: The Colts!

DID YOU KNOW: I love fashion. It’s like art that you can wear around! :)

MOST LIKELY TO ENJOY BEING PICKED ON BY ME :)

Michelle

MOST LIKELY TO INVENT A REVOLUTIONARY BRAND OF COW FOOD Tori

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Juniors Taylor Goshert, Lindsey Dager, Abby Reinke


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TAYLOR GOSHERT, LINDSEY DAGER, and ABBY REINKE, the juniors this

year look to take the Wildcats back to nationals with their relentess attitude to work,

their passion for the game and their love for their teammates.

A HEART TO WIN


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TAYLOR GOSHERT#2 5’8” GUARDBirth Date: January 30, 1990Birth Place: Ft. Wayne, INExperience: 3 YearsHigh School: Wawasee HS

HOMETOWN: Warsaw, Indiana MAJORING IN: Elementary Ed./Exceptional Needs

PARENTS: Rocky and Joy Goshert, Tammy Berghoff

WHY IWU: When I came to campus for my visit, I fell in love with the team and the campus.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT IWU: Our Basketball Family


FAVORITE QUOTE: “But my hand was made strong by the hand of the Almighty.” - Bob Marley

IF YOU COULD BE ANYONE ELSE ON THE TEAM FOR A DAY, WHO WOULD IT BE? Carlee Cottrell, so that I could ride her motorcycle all day.


Professor Forshey

FAVORITE PART OF CAMPUS: MY TABLE in the Daily Planet where I get my ESPN fix everyday.

FAVORITE BASKETBALL MEMORY: Going to Michigan this past summer.

FAVORITE ATHLETIC SPORTS TEAM: Chicago Cubs - Go Cubs Go! Next year is going to be the year!

DID YOU KNOW: My dream is to someday own season tickets to all the Chicago Cubs games. I love Wrigley Field !

MOST LIKEY TO LIVE AT HOME FOREVER:

Carlee Cottrell

MOST LIKELY TO NEVER MAKE A DECISION: Abby Reinke

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ABBY REINKE#10 5’8” GUARDBirth Date: September 23, 1991 Birth Place: Columbia City, INExperience: 3 YearsHigh School: Carrol Flora HS

HOMETOWN: Flora, Indiana MAJORING IN: Exercise Science

PARENTS: Jerry and Cindy Reinke

WHY IWU: I was drawn to the Christian environment, sense of community, and beautiful campus.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT IWU: The amazing friends I’ve made during my time here.

ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE LADY WILDCAT BASKETBALL: Superstitious

FAVORITE QUOTE: “What are you, new?!” - Boy Meets World

IF YOU COULD BE ANYONE ELSE ON THE TEAM FOR A DAY, WHO WOULD IT BE? Carlee, because then I’d ride her motorcycle!

FAVORITE CLASS/PROFESSOR: Sports Psychology with Nate Foster.

FAVORITE PART OF CAMPUS: This year so far it’s our townhouse...and more specifically, on Trudy, our couch.

FAVORITE BASKETBALL MEMORY: Nationals last year. Ashley, Teneil and A. Slade were in my room and we had a great time!

FAVORITE ATHLETIC SPORTS TEAM: The Colts I suppose. For being an athlete, I don’t really follow and team religiously. DID YOU KNOW: Some people might say I’m obsessed with brushing my teeth. I just think I have good hygiene when it comes to my teeth!

MOST LIKELY TO DROP HER TRAY IN BALDWIN

Val

MOST LIKELY TO BECOME A FAMOUS PIANIST Jessica Stewart

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HOMETOWN: Lambertville, Michigan

MAJORING IN: Nursing

PARENTS: Mike and Melinda Dager

WHY IWU: The Christian atmosphere, great nursing program and profs that really care.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT IWU: All the great people!

ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE LADY WILDCAT BASKETBALL: Ferocious!

FAVORITE QUOTE: “You are the artist that paints masterpieces in the lives of those around you.”

IF YOU COULD BE ANYONE ELSE ON THE TEAM FOR A DAY, WHO WOULD IT BE? Emma, because she told me I had to!


Nutrition with Professor Simons

FAVORITE PART OF CAMPUS: McConn

FAVORITE BASKETBALL MEMORY: Nationals

FAVORITE ATHLETIC SPORTS TEAM: U of M

DID YOU KNOW: I was born without a thyroid gland.

BEST DANCER:

Erika

MOST AWKWARD Taylor

LINDSAY DAGER#13 5’10” FORWARDBirth Date: November 19, 1991Birth Place: Toledo, OHExperience: 3 YearsHigh School: Bedford HS

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Sophomores Teneil Krebs, Katrina Blackmon,

Val Sohasky, Erika Isham, & Emma Stahl

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Sophomores TENEIL KREBS, KATRINA BLACKMON, VAL SOHASKY,

ERIKA ISHAM and EMMA STAHL have a desire to use the talents they have been

blessed with to carry this team to new heights. Big expectations await the sophomores

of the Lady Wildcats Basketball team.

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HOMETOWN: Jimtown, Indiana MAJORING IN: Marketing

PARENTS: Jerry and Dorene Stahl

WHY IWU: Christ-Centered, fun upbeat and kind people along with profs that truly care.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT IWU: Chic-Fil-A

ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE LADY WILDCAT BASKETBALL: Crazy Kitties

FAVORITE QUOTE: “Regardless of our differences, we strive shoulder to shoulder, confident in one another’s faith, trust and commitment.”

IF YOU COULD BE ANYONE ELSE ON THE TEAM FOR A DAY, WHO WOULD IT BE? Katrina, so I can wear big hoop earrings that coach loves.

FAVORITE CLASS/PROFESSOR: Marketing with Millage.


FAVORITE BASKETBALL MEMORY: Nationals

FAVORITE ATHLETIC SPORTS TEAM: Bears, IU, ND, Bulls

DID YOU KNOW: I have freckles on my knees.

BEST DANCER:

Erika

BEST EYES: Valerie

EMMA STAHL#21 5’7” GUARDBirth Date: September 28, 1992 Birth Place: Elkhart, INExperience: 2 YearsHigh School: Jimtown HS

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HOMETOWN: Marion, Indiana

MAJORING IN: Media Comm.

PARENTS: Kimberly and Michael Blackmon

WHY IWU: To better my life spiritually, educationally, and mentally.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT IWU: We pray before everything!

ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE LADY WILDCAT BASKETBALL: Legendary

FAVORITE QUOTE: “Play for the glory of God and your grandma Gloria” - Kimberly Blackmon

IF YOU COULD BE ANYONE ELSE ON THE TEAM FOR A DAY, WHO WOULD IT BE? Claire Ray

FAVORITE CLASS/PROFESSOR: TV Production with Mr. Crisp

FAVORITE PART OF CAMPUS: Student Center

FAVORITE BASKETBALL MEMORY: Mission trip to Harbor Beach, Michigan.

FAVORITE ATHLETIC SPORTS: Volleyball and Basketball

DID YOU KNOW: I have two half brothers and one half sister...Chasity, Michael, and Marcus Marble.

MOST LIKELY TO MAKE A HALF COURT SHOT:

NOT Taylor

MOST LIKELY TO PRANK COACH: Claire and Paige

KATRINA BLACKMON#33 6’1” FORWARDBirth Date: June 19, 1992Birth Place: Marion, INExperience: 2 YearsHigh School: Marion HS

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HOMETOWN: Tekonsha, Michigan MAJORING IN: Exercise Science

PARENTS: Scott and Joan Isham

WHY IWU: Amazing atmosphere and Christ-Centered.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT IWU: How nice and inviting everyone is, even teachers.

ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE LADY WILDCAT BASKETBALL: Family

FAVORITE QUOTE: “Never let success get to your head. Never let failure get to your heart.”

IF YOU COULD BE ANYONE ELSE ON THE TEAM FOR A DAY, WHO WOULD IT BE? Carlee, I want to see what goes on inside her head all day./


Kinesiology - Dr. Cook

FAVORITE PART OF CAMPUS: Chapel

FAVORITE BASKETBALL MEMORY: Going on the wagon ride in Harbor Beach.

FAVORITE ATHLETIC SPORTS TEAM: Michigan State

DID YOU KNOW: I throw Javelin.

MOST LIKEY TO DATE A SOCCER PLAYER:

Jess Brown

MOST LIKELY TO GET SHOT IN PAINTBALL: Val Sohasky

ERIKA ISHAM#0 6’2” FORWARDBirth Date: October 8, 1993Birth Place: Tekonsha, MIExperience: 1 YearHigh School: Olivet HS

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TENEIL KREBS#24 5’10” GUARDBirth Date: July 4, 1993Birth Place: Bucyrus, OHExperience: 2 YearsHigh School: Wynford HS

HOMETOWN: Bucyrus, Ohio

MAJORING IN: Exercise Science

PARENTS: Lee and Kristen Rowlinson, Randy Krebs

WHY IWU: IWU is a place where I can grow academically, athletically, and spiritually, and I am surrounded with people who want me to reach my full potential in those areas.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT IWU: My teammates.

ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE LADY WILDCAT BASKETBALL: Uncommon.

FAVORITE QUOTE: “Challenges are what make life interesting. Overcoming them is what makes life meaningfull.” - Joshua J. Marine

IF YOU COULD BE ANYONE ELSE ON THE TEAM FOR A DAY, WHO WOULD IT BE? Carlee Cottrell...she is always so carefree and can pull off any outfit or hairstyle.


Sports Pyschology with Nate Foster.FAVORITE PART OF CAMPUS: Our underclassmen hangout...Martin Hall.

FAVORITE BASKETBALL MEMORY: Our campfire and devotions on the lake when we were in Harbor Beach, MI.

FAVORITE ATHLETIC SPORTS TEAM: The Ohio State Buckeyes.

DID YOU KNOW: I still have 7 wonderful grandparents!

MOST LIKELY TO JOIN A MOTORCYCLE GANG:

Jessica Stewart

MOST LIKELY TO HAVE A HAIRSTYLE NAMED AFTER HERSELF: Carlee Cottrell....the Carlee Bun.

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HOMETOWN: Sylvania, Ohio MAJORING IN: Pre-Med. Biology

PARENTS: Jerome and Lisa Sohasky

WHY IWU: The Christ-Centered environment and the best teammates you could ever ask for.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT IWU: McConn coffee...it keeps me awake to enjoy the rest of IWU.


FAVORITE QUOTE: “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.” - Henry Ford

IF YOU COULD BE ANYONE ELSE ON THE TEAM FOR A DAY, WHO WOULD IT BE? Lindsey Dager, so I could have moves like Jagger.


Mammalian Anatomy with Dr. Schwarte

FAVORITE PART OF CAMPUS: Our sweet locker room!

FAVORITE BASKETBALL MEMORY: Going out to Nationals!

FAVORITE ATHLETIC SPORTS TEAM: OSU Basketball

DID YOU KNOW: I live in the 80’s

BEST DANCER:

Erika

MOST LIKELY TO SASS: Lindsey

VAL SOHASKY#23 6’1” FORWARDBirth Date: February 20, 1993Birth Place: Toledo, OHExperience: 2 YearsHigh School: Sylvania Northview HS

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Freshmen Jessica Stewart, Michelle King, Sarah Heagy,

Tori Kraft, Jessica Brown, Carlee Cottrell

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Freshmen JESSICA STEWART, MICHELLE KING, SARAH HEAGY, TORI

KRAFT, JESSICA BROWN and CARLEE COTTRELL are the six in this loaded

recruiting class for the Lady Wildcats. Along with their skills and winning pasts, the

ladies bring a lot of excitement to a team, ready to make a run.

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CARLEE COTTRELL#22 5’8” GUARDBirth Date: February 20, 1993Birth Place: West Bloomfield, MIExperience: 1 YearHigh School: Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes HS

HOMETOWN: West Bloomfield, Michigan MAJORING IN: Nursing

PARENTS: Jim and Pomalu Cottrell

WHY IWU: I chose IWU because I loved the campus and the basketball team.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT IWU: The food!


FAVORITE QUOTE: “If you ain’t first, you’re last!” - Ricky Bobby

IF YOU COULD BE ANYONE ELSE ON THE TEAM FOR A DAY, WHO WOULD IT BE? Katrina, because she is hilarious and can dance!

FAVORITE CLASS/PROFESSOR: Professor Bob

FAVORITE PART OF CAMPUS: The food!

FAVORITE BASKETBALL MEMORY: Winning Back to Back State Championships!

FAVORITE ATHLETIC SPORTS TEAM: Detroit Tigers

DID YOU KNOW: I love to ride motorcycles

MOST LIKELY TO LIVE WITH CATS:

Jessica S

MOST LIKELY TO BE A MOM THIS YEAR: Claire Ray

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JESSICA BROWN#1 5’6” GUARDBirth Date: September 6, 1993Birth Place: Greenfield, INExperience: 1 YearHigh School: Mt. Vernon HS

HOMETOWN: Greenfield, Indiana

MAJORING IN: Sports Management/Marketing

PARENTS: Mike and Rhonda Brown

WHY IWU: I wanted a Christian atmosphere and I loved all the girls on the team and the coaches!

FAVORITE THING ABOUT IWU: Chapel

ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE LADY WILDCAT BASKETBALL: Intense

FAVORITE QUOTE: “Discipline yourself so that others don’t need to.” -John Wooden

IF YOU COULD BE ANYONE ELSE ON THE TEAM FOR A DAY, WHO WOULD IT BE? Paige Smith because I want to be tall.

FAVORITE CLASS/PROFESSOR: Life calling class

FAVORITE PART OF CAMPUS: Our locker room!

FAVORITE BASKETBALL MEMORY: Making it to the State Championship my Senior Year of High School.

FAVORITE ATHLETIC SPORTS TEAM: UK Men’s Basketball

DID YOU KNOW: I own a gun.

MOST LIKELY TO DROP HER PHONE IN THE TOILET AND THEN SUCK THE WATER OUT OF THE SPEAKERS:

Carlee Cottrell

MOST LIKELY TO USE EVERYONE’S BODY SPRAY: Jess Stewart

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HOMETOWN: Hartford City, Indiana MAJORING IN: International Relations

PARENTS: Stephen and Debbie King

WHY IWU: IWU doesn’t just teach you skills to get a job. They train Godly men and women.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT IWU: I love the Christian community here in the dorms, the classrooms, and on the court.


FAVORITE QUOTE: “One day at a time -- this is enough.”

IF YOU COULD BE ANYONE ELSE ON THE TEAM FOR A DAY, WHO WOULD IT BE? Carlee, I wonder what it’s like to be fast and furious all the time.

FAVORITE CLASS/PROFESSOR: World politics taught by Prof. Pence

FAVORITE PART OF CAMPUS: The library...it’s full of peace and quiet.

FAVORITE BASKETBALL MEMORY: Scoring 51 points in one game.

FAVORITE ATHLETIC SPORTS TEAM: St. Louis Cardinals

DID YOU KNOW: I lived in Florida for 3 years and never visited Disney or the beach once.

MOST LIKELY TO SET A WORLD RECORD FOR MOST TWEETS IN A LIFETIME: Carlee

MOST LIKELY TO CUT OFF HER RIGHT ARM TO NEVER DO BURPEES AGAIN: Taylor

MICHELLE KING#14 5’11” FORWARDBirth Date: January 5, 1994Birth Place: Tulsa, OKExperience: 1 YearHigh School: Families of Faith Christian Academy

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HOMETOWN: Warsaw, Indiana

MAJORING IN: Nursing

PARENTS: Hal and Geri Heagy

WHY IWU: Christ-Centered atmosphere, nursing program, and the basketball team.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT IWU: Chapel


FAVORITE QUOTE: “God loves each one of us as if there was only one of us to love.” -Saint Augustine

IF YOU COULD BE ANYONE ELSE ON THE TEAM FOR A DAY, WHO WOULD IT BE? Carlee Cottrell, so I could put my hair in a bun like hers.

FAVORITE CLASS/PROFESSOR: Chemistry lab with Prof. Kern

FAVORITE PART OF CAMPUS: Dorm Hall

FAVORITE BASKETBALL MEMORY: When Katrina wore the Hulk mask most of the way home from our team trip.

FAVORITE ATHLETIC SPORTS TEAM: I don’t have a favorite team.

DID YOU KNOW: I love art and ceramics.

MOST LIKELY TO BE A FAMOUS RAPPER:

Erika

MOST LIKELY TO BE A PUBLIC SPEAKER: Michelle

SARAH HEAGY#20 5’10” FORWARDBirth Date: September 6, 1993Birth Place: Warsaw, INExperience: 1 YearHigh School: Warsaw HS

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HOMETOWN: Harbor Beach, Michigan MAJORING IN: Biology

PARENTS: Ron and Cindy Kraft

WHY IWU: The atmosphere is wonderful and I love all of the people here. It’s like a big, huge family.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT IWU: I love everything about IWU!

ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE LADY WILDCAT BASKETBALL: Stud Muffins (yes, I know that is two)

FAVORITE QUOTE: “When you grow up on a dairy farm, cows don’t take a day off. So you work every day and my dad always said, ‘No one can out work you.’ - Pat Summit

IF YOU COULD BE ANYONE ELSE ON THE TEAM FOR A DAY, WHO WOULD IT BE? Jessica Stewart

FAVORITE CLASS/PROFESSOR: Old Testament - Wilbur Williams FAVORITE PART OF CAMPUS: Luckey Arena

FAVORITE BASKETBALL MEMORY: Winning back to back district titles in high school.

FAVORITE ATHLETIC SPORTS TEAM: The Detroit Tigers

DID YOU KNOW: I grew up on a farm and LOVE cows.

MOST LIKELY TO BE THE “CAT LADY”: Jess Stewart

MOST LIKELY TO GET THE MOST SPEEDING TICKETS IN IWU WBB HISTORY: Carlee

TORI KRAFT#42 5’10” FORWARDBirth Date: January 5, 1994Birth Place: Alpena, MIExperience: 1 YearHigh School: Harbor Beach HS

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HOMETOWN: Fishers, Indiana

MAJORING IN: Elementary Education

PARENTS: Tim and Kelly Stewart

WHY IWU: They stuck with me even when times got rough, and the team is way too perfect to pass up!

FAVORITE THING ABOUT IWU: Lady Wildcats

ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE LADY WILDCAT BASKETBALL: Dedication

FAVORITE QUOTE: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you hope and a future.”

IF YOU COULD BE ANYONE ELSE ON THE TEAM FOR A DAY, WHO WOULD IT BE? Paige Smith

FAVORITE CLASS/PROFESSOR: Mrs. DeMichael


FAVORITE BASKETBALL MEMORY: Beating Carmel sophomore year.

FAVORITE ATHLETIC SPORTS TEAM: Indiana Fever

DID YOU KNOW: I have a really good chicken noise.

MOST LIKELY TO GET KICKED IN THE FACE BY AN ANIMAL:

Tori Kraft

MOST LIKELY TO WIN A DANCE BATTLE: Taylor Goshert

JESSICA STEWART#25 5’9” GUARDBirth Date: March 7, 1994Birth Place: Indianapolis, INExperience: 1 YearHigh School: Hamilton SE HS

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REVIEW

2011-12 SEASON RECAP11/4 Holy Cross College W 81-59

11/5 IU - South Bend W 76-40

11/8 Northern Illinois ( NCAA D.1) W 61-52

11/11 Xavier (La.) W 59-45

11/12 Southern Poly State (Ga.) W 97-43

11/18 Madonna (Mich) W 67-52

11/19 Cornerstone (Mich) W 70-41

11/22 Marian (Ind.) W 79-49

11/30 Grace (Ind.) W 78-37

12/3 Mt. Vernon Nazarene (Ohio) W 67-65

12/9 Cardinal Stritch (Wisc.) W 67-50

12/10 Wilberforce (Ohio) W 101-43

12/16 Campbellsville (Ky.) W 62-60

12/17 Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) L 65-62

12/29 Northwood (Fla.) W 60-53

12/30 Saint Thomas University W 45-39

1/3 Huntington (Ind.) W 67-54

1/5 Spring Arbor Univ. (Mich) W 75-37

1/7 Goshen (Ind.) W 68-45

1/11 Taylor (Ind.) W 63-56

1/14 Bethel (Ind.) W 66-44

1/18 St. Francis (Ind.) W 73-62

1/21 Marian (Ind.) W 55-50

1/25 Grace (Ind.) L 41-39

1/28 Mt. Vernon Nazarene (Ohio) W 70-48

2/1 Huntington (Ind.) W 62-30

2/4 Spring Arbor Univ. (Mich) W 70-39

2/8 St. Francis (Ind.) W 74-59

2/11 Bethel (Ind.) W 60-53

2/15 Taylor (Ind.) W 62-60

2/18 Goshen (Ind.) W 86-40

2/21 MCC First - Taylor (Ind.) W 69-60

2/24 MCC Second - St. Francis (Ind.) W 53-50

2/27 MCC Champ - Bethel (Ind.) W 68-56

3/7 NAIA - Menlo College W 65-44

3/9 NAIA - Friends (Kan.) W 67-38

3/10 NAIA - Northwestern (Iowa) L 57-52

TEAM• MCC Regular Season Champions

• MCC Tournament Champions

• NAIA Elite Eight

• Ranks Number 1 in Division II

in Scoring Defense per Game (53.486)


in Total Rebound Defense (29.543)


in Field Goal Pct (0.470)

INDIVIDUAL HIGHLIGHTSAshley Brooks

• NAIA Scholar Athlete

• NCCAA Mid-West Region All-Region 3rd Team

• MCC Scholar Athlete

Krystal Stoneking

• NAIA All-American First Team

• MCC All-Conference First Team

• MCC Player of the Year • NCCAA Kathy Freese Player of the Year

• NCCAA All-American First Team

• NCCAA Midwest Region Player of the Year

• # 1 in FG % - 59.3 %

Rachel Steinbarger

• NCCAA Mid-West Region All-Region 3rd Team

Stephanie Burtch

• #6 in 3pt FG% - 41.2%

Paige Smith

• NAIA All-American Honorable Mention

• NCCAA All-American Honorable Mention

• NCCAA Midwest Region All-Region 1st Team

• MCC All-Conference 2nd Team

Claire Freeman

• NCCAA Midwest Region All-Region 2nd Team

• MCC All-Conference Honorable Mention


Ashley Slade

•MCC Scholar Athlete

Emma Stahl

• MCC All-Freshman Team

• #21 in Assist/Turnover Ratio - 1.69

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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 2006• Was the first women’s basketball team to hold a girls only basketball camp in the D.R.• Competed against and defeated four Dominican Republic Elite Teams, including one of the D.R. Professional Teams.• Visited and served meals to children at two feeding centers.• Had a day of rest and relaxation at a beach resort and enjoyed the sun and sand!

IRELAND 2008• Conducted a youth basketball and soccer camp in the community of Ballymun, an area plagued by many socio-economic problems.• Won four games against Elite Teams throughout Ireland, that featured players from the Irish National Team. • Toured many landmarks, such as Glendalough and Trim Castle, which is where the movie Braveheart was filmed.

ALASKA 2010• Partnered with Anchorage Wesleyan Church to hold two youth basketball camps.• Hiked to the top of the Alyeska Mountain as well as traveled onto the Byron Glacier.• Toured the Alaskan Wildlife Center and saw animals such as Caribou, Bald Eages, Owls, Elk, Bison, Reindeer, and Black and Brown Bears.

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NAIA

Throughout it’s history, the National Association

of Intercollegiate Athletics has provided strong

leadership for all aspects of intercollegiate sports.

Since it’s introduction of collegiate sports, the

NAIA has maintained the highest standards while

administering first-rate athletic programs.

Time and time again, the NAIA has stepped

forward to address the important issues of the

day- be it racial integration in the 40’s and the 50’s

or establishing the first women’s championship

program in 1980. The NAIA has not been afraid

to inact changes while others have watched and

waited.

With it’s major emphasis on educational

development, it was natural for the NAIA to further

strengthen academic eligibility requirements for

the mid-1980’s. All NAIA student-athlete academic

eligibility is monitored on a semester-by-semester

basis. The All-American Scholar-Athletic program, a

long standing NAIA tradition, recognizes junior and

senior student athletes with minimum 3.5 GPA on

a 4.0 scale.

Since 1937, the NAIA has administered athletic

programs and championships in proper balance

with the overall collegiate educational experience.

Serving higher education in this manner is a

responsibility the NAIA does not take lightly. It

is a relationship built on confidence and trust

strengthened year after year.

NCCAA

The National Christian College Athletic Association is

an association of Christ-centered collegiate institutions

who’s mission is to use athletic competition as an integral

component of education, evangelism, and encouragement.

We serve our members by setting association standards,

developing communication resources, providing

regional/national competition, and partnering in outreach

to our communities and the world.

We are committed to equpping student-athletes and

coaches to make a positive impact.

CROSSROADS LEAGUE

The Conference League, formerly known as the Mid-Central

College Conference has the purpose and function to

promote intercollegiate athletics in a well-rounded athletic

program, maintain high ideals, and promote sportsmanship.

Therefore, the Crossroads League encourages the member

schools to stress the supporting role of athletics in the total

education process and keep athletics in proper perspective.

The Crossroads League is one of the top athletic conferences every year throughtout Collegiate Athletics in the NAIA. Every year, the Crossroads League leaves its mark on the nation as a premier athletics conference.

To get more information about the NAIA, NCCAA or Crossroads League, visit them on the web at: www.naia.org, www.thenccaa.org, and www.crossroadsleague.com

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INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY WILDCATS HEAD COACH: STEVE BROOKS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: MARK DEMICHAEL SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR: KYLE SCHMIDT PRESIDENT: DR. HENRY SMITH ARENA: LUCKEY ARENA COLORS: RED/GRAY

BETHEL COLLEGE PILOTS HEAD COACH: JODY MARTINEZ ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: MARK LANTZ SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR: PETE MOREY PRESIDENT: DR. STEVE CRAMER ARENA: WIEKAMP ATHLETIC CENTER COLORS: BLUE/WHITE

GOSHEN COLLEGE MAPLE LEAFS HEAD COACH: STEPHANIE MILLER ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: TIM DEMONT SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR: JOSH GLEASON PRESIDENT: DR. JAMES E. BRENNEMAN ARENA: ROMAN GINGERICH CENTER COLORS: PURPLE/WHITE/BLACK

HUNTINGTON UNIVERSITY FORESTERS HEAD COACH: LORI CULLER ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: GARY TURNER SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR: LORI CULLER PRESIDENT: G. BLAIR DOWDEN ARENA: MERRILATT COMPLEX COLORS: FOREST GREEN/WHITE

MARIAN COLLEGE KNIGHTS HEAD COACH: TODD BACON ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: JOE HAKLIN SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR: GREG SHERMAN PRESIDENT: DANIEL J. ELSNER ARENA: PHYSICAL EDUCATION CENTER COLORS: PURPLE/GOLD/WHITE

SPRING ARBOR COUGARS HEAD COACH: RYAN FROST ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: SAM RIGGLEMAN SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR: JASON CRIST PRESIDENT: GAYLE BEEBE ARENA: DUNCKEL GYMNASIUM COLORS: BLUE/YELLOW/WHITE

TAYLOR UNIVERSITY TROJANS HEAD COACH: TENA KRAUSE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: BRITTANY HUYSER SMITH SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR: TED BOWERS PRESIDENT: DR. EUGENE HABECKER ARENA: ODLE GYMNASIUM COLORS: GOLD/PURPLE/WHITE

UNIVERSITY OF ST. FRANCIS COUGARS HEAD COACH: GARY ANDREWS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: DOUG COATE SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR: BILL SCOTT PRESIDENT: SISTER M. ELISE KRISS ARENA: HUTZELL ATHLETIC CENTER COLORS: ROYAL BLUE/WHITE

MOUNT VERNON NAZARENE UNIVERSITY COUGARS HEAD COACH: JAOSN FOSTER ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: PAUL SWANSON SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR: DAVE PARSONS PRESIDENT: DR. DANIEL J. MARTIN ARENA: PHYSICAL EDUCATION CENTER COLORS: BLUE/GREEN

GRACE COLLEGE LANCERS HEAD COACH: SCOTT BLUM ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: CHAD BRISCOE SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR: JOSH NEUHART, STEVE COPELAND PRESIDENT: DR. RON MANAHAN ARENA: LANCER GYMNASIUM COLORS: RED/WHITE/BLACK


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CLASS OF 2004

“Being a Lady Wildcat means being a part of an

experience that no one else but the girls you played

with and every girl after you will understand. It’s

coming to the first day of practice scared to death

and leaving wishing it never had to end.”

Stephanie Bjurstrom (Gill)

2-time NAIA Academic All-American

“I am so thankful for my time at Indiana Wesleyan

and wouldn’t trade my experience as a Lady

Wildcat for anything. My college basketball career

taught me the true meaning of teamwork and

played an instrumental role in preparing me to be

successful in the real world.”

Amie Ott (Owsley)


“My Lady Wildcat experience provided me with

lessons I use today in the workplace, memories I

will never forget and friendships I will have for a

lifetime.”

Kristen Weigand (Whitton)


CLASS OF 2005

“As a Lady Wildcat, not only did I grow as a basketball

player, but I grew in every aspect of my life. Because of this,

being in the Lady Wildcat basketball program for four years

was the most rewarding experience I have had in my life I

would do it all over again in a heartbeat.

Jennie Brooks (Martin)

NAIA Honorable Mention All-American

“Being a Lady Wildcat for four years may be some of the

hardest, most challenging times of our lives, but I would

give anything to experience it again.”

Mandy Kopp (Topp)

NCCAA Academic All-American

“I believe that choosing to attend IWU was one of the best

choices I have ever made. The friendships developed and

memories made are things I will never forget. Being a

part of the Lady Wildcat Basketball program is like being

a member of a big family and will always feel a special

connection.”

Abby Allen (Wilson)

Looking back on the past to build for the future. These Lady Wildcats not only changed the program for the better,

but were changed by the program for the better.

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CLASS OF 2006

“I will always remember the memories from my four years

at IWU. It taught me many valuable life lessons and helped

mold me into the person I am today.”

Courtney Cervenka

NAIA Academic All-American

CLASS OF 2007

“Being a part of the Lady Wildcat program has given

me the determination to accomplish any goal and the

perseverance to rise above any challenge.”

Stephanie Atkinson (Culp)

2007 NAIA National Tournament “Hustle Award”

“My Lady Wildcat experience taught me the meaning of

discipline, teamwork and success, I will never forget all of

the special memories and I know that the friendships that

I made will never fade because of the unique bond we will

always share.”

Katy Yohn (Hinkle)


“I feel truly blessed to have been a part of the Lady

Wildcat basketball program. The past four years have

been a journey from the very beginning with the first day

of conditioning to the final buzzer as National Champions.

Along the way, I learned invaluable life lessons about

teamwork, discipline and love while also building

relationships that will last a lifetime.”

Liz Howerth

3-time NAIA All-American & 2-time Academic All-American

“Lifelong friendships and memories, life lessons, spiritual

growth, a 38-0 season, and a National Championship

made coming to IWU and being a Lady Wildcat the best

way I could have spent my four years of college. It was an

incredible journey that I will never forget.”

Sarah McGill


“My four years at IWU were unforgettable. I could not

have asked for a better place to be and a better group of

people to be around for four years. I am forever changed

because of my experience as a Lady Wildcat and will

always cherish the moments I shared with my basketball

family.”

Katrina Spitler


CLASS OF 2008

“IWU women’s basketball had an impact on many

aspects of my life besides just learning more about the

game. The Lady Wildcat experience was not only very

successful on the court but it was also a huge life lesson

that I will take with me wherever I go.”

Brooke Sibert (Amstutz)


“Looking back over my four years, I know that God

could not have placed me at a better school and with a

better basketball program. I have experienced so many

challenges, lessons, relationships and happy memories

that have helped me grow as a young Christian woman.”

Lisa Thompson

NAIA 2nd Team All-American

CLASS OF 2009

“My experience at IWU was nothing short of unbelievable.

The basketball experience alone was a life-changing

experience. The relationships I built with the players and

coaches over the four years are something to cherish for

the rest of my life. Coming to IWU was the best decision

I ever made and I will always remember the times I had

there.”

Andrea Prisk (Fichter)

“I am so grateful the Lord brought me to IWU. My

experience far exceeded all that I could have ever asked

for or imagined. Over the course of my three years there,

God provided me with innumerable opportunities to grow

and minister.”

Kyra Pappas


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“My experience at IWU was something that I will be

forever thankful for. The people I got to know and

the times I was able to enjoy are what really made

my time at IWU amazing. The relationships with my

teammates and coaches have meant more to me

than anyone will ever know and will be something

that I can carry with my always.

Jena Shafer


CLASS OF 2010

“The relationships built with the girls over my five

years far exceeded all of my expectations. I will

never be able to thank everyone enough for the

impact and lasting impressions left upon my life. I

take with my countless memories as I begin a new

season in life.”

Breanne Dyer (Miller)


“The IWU Lady Wildcat experience is one unlike any

other. When I entered the program my freshman

year, I didn’t expect to be completely changed

inside and out. The IWU experience has more

to do with the people, growth and relationships

than it ever has to do with basketball. I am so very

thankful that God blessed me to be a part of such

an experience and I pray that the Lady Wildcats to

come will have the same, if not better experience

that I did.”

Lindsey Waggoner


CLASS OF 2011

“Being a member of the IWU Lady Wildcats was an

experience that was life changing. From my time on

the court to the time off the court, I was challenged

in aspects of my life. I gained not only knowledge,

but a new family at IWU. It was an experience that I

would never change nor will I ever forget.”

Elaine Hessel

3-time NAIA All-American

“I enjoyed my time at Indiana Wesleyan because of the

relationships that were formed and the life lessons I learned

through basketball. I was able to experience God with a

group of girls that I will never forget.”

Kayla Thompson

NAIA All-American

“For four years IWU was my home where God placed me in

a huge family of wonderful sisters and coaches who deeply

cared about who I was and more importantly...who God is.”

Jessica Teegarden

“The things that I miss most about IWU are my teammates

and the unforgettable memories we made. It was so

comforting to know you had a large group of people around

that cared so much and prayed daily for you.”

Leanne Douglas

CLASS OF 2012

“My experience at IWU changed my outlook on life and

made me the woman of God I am today. IWU will always be

a place I can call home. Being a part of the Lady Wildcat

program meant I could achieve more in the basketball realm

and bring the PROCESS and different things I learned to

other girls I come in contact with and coach. It taught me

that nothing is a given and to always work hard.”

Rachel Steinbarger

“My experience as a Lady Wildcat has changed my life

forever. I never thought that a basketball program could

make such an impact on my life. There were some ups

and downs, but I could not have asked for a better college

experience, or better sisters to share it with.”

Krystal Stoneking

NAIA All-American

“Being a Lady Wildcat was one of the most stretching

experiences. Each day I learned something new about what

it takes to be a leader, to push others and myself, and to

embrace the process. I developed friendships and created

memories that will be cherished for years to come.”

Ashley Brooks


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HERO: noun, a person of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his or her brave deeds and noble qualities.

Leah Whittaker, at age 19, became my hero. Leah was a person of distinguished courage, and is admired for the way she bravely

looked a daunting disease in the face and chose to fight it every day. Although she lost her battle on August 16th, 2011, Leah’s legacy

lives on each and every day. The way that Leah chose to live her life for the Lord impacted people all over IWU’s community and had

a special influence on our basketball family. The light and love of Jesus Christ was incredibly apparent in the way that Leah lived her

life, and it was because of this selfless love that she was able to have an incredible impact on so many lives in nineteen short years

on this earth. I was so incredibly blessed to have the opportunity to room with her last year, and thank God that I could call her my

sister. Leah is one of the biggest reasons that I accepted Christ, and for that I owe her everything. She inspired me to be a better

Christian, woman, and teammate in a few short months, and helped me take strides in my life that I didn’t even think were possible

before having her as my roommate. We lost a best friend, a sister, a teammate, and a hero that August morning, but Heaven gained a

precious angel and child of God. Although there are still days where we miss her and feel the pain of losing her, Leah taught us to turn

to God and always trust in his plan and to always be there to love one another and put each other first. It is with her legacy that we play

for our Father in Heaven each game, and always, we play for #30.

-Paige Smith

“SO BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS! DO NOT BE AFRAID AND DO NOT PANIC BEFORE THEM. FOR THE LORD YOUR GOD WILL PERSONALLY GO AHEAD OF YOU. HE WILL NEITHER FAIL YOU NOR ABANDON YOU.”

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