HANOVER COLLEGE Womens’ BasketBall
Hanover College FaCts
Hanover is a private, coeducational liberal arts college, affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.s a.). Founded in 1827, it is the oldest private, fouryear college in Indiana.
Location the town of Hanover is located in southeastern Indiana. louisville is 45 miles away, Cincinnati, 70 miles, and Indianapolis, 95 miles.
Campus
Hanover College sits on 650 acres overlooking the ohio river. there are 35 major buildings, characterized by georgian architecture.
Enrollment
Hanover’s student body includes more than 1,100 young men and women. almost all students live on campus.
Faculty
more than 90 percent of Hanover’s faculty members hold doctorates or other terminal degrees. the studentfaculty ratio is 10 to 1 and many faculty members reside on campus grounds, creating an academic community.
Academic calendar
Hanover operates on a 4-4-1 calendar. students take four courses each during Fall and Winter terms. spring term is devoted to a month of concentrated study on campus, internships, or off-campus programs.
Areas of study
Hanover offers more than 30 areas of majors, including a design-yourown major, with core strengths in the sciences, education and business. more than one-third of our students go on to graduate and professional studies.
Costs
Direct student expenses for a year at Hanover, including tuition, room and board, are $39,500 for the 2012-13 school year. the most current cost information is always available from the office of admission.
Financial assistance
more than 95 percent of Hanover’s students receive some form of financial assistance. College aid is available in the form of scholarships, grants, loans and campus employment.
Hanover’s strong financial base supports its rank in the top 10 percent of the nation’s colleges on an endowment-per-student basis.
Accreditation
Hanover College is accredited by the north Central association of Colleges and secondary schools.
2012/13 Hanover College BAskEtBALL CoACHEs
Head Coach Molly Jones
molly Jones is in her 15th season as Hanover’s head coach. she has racked up more than 300 career victories as a collegiate coach, including a 214-148 record on the Panthers’ bench.
through the past five seasons under Jones, Hanover has averaged more than 20 wins per season, including 21 last season and a school-record 25 in 2010/11.
Jones has been named the Heartland Collegiate athletic Conference’s coach of the year after the past two seasons. the Panthers finished 21-5 last season and shared the HCaC’s regular-season title with a 16-2 record. the effort marked the third straight season that Hanover reached the 20win mark.
the Panthers posted a 20-7 overall record in 2009/10. the squad placed third in the Heartland Collegiate athletic Conference standings with a 12-4 mark and advanced to the championship game in the league’s post-season tournament.
Jones has coached 24 all-conference selections during her stint with the Panthers. among that group are 14 of the top career scorers and nine of the top rebounders in school history.
Jones tallied a 134-121 record in 11 seasons as head coach at marian College in Indianapolis, Ind., before returning to her alma mater in 1998.
In 2010/11, Jones’ team posted a 25-2 overall record and earned the league’s regular-season crown with a 17-1 mark. that season, Hanover also captured the league’s post-season tournament championship and grabbed an automatic berth in the nCaa III tourney.
PAntHErs
3-21 1-15 9th
16-10 9-5 3rd
15-11 8-6 4th 2003/04 13-13 7-7 5th 2002/03 10-14 6-8 6th 2001/02 11-15 5-8 5th 2000/01 17-9 10-2 2nd 1999/00 17-9 7-5 3rd 1998/99 13-12 9-5 4th
as a Hanover student, she earned three basketball letters and also lettered in volleyball and softball. she was named the outstanding senior female athlete in 1986. she and her husband, John, who serves as associate director of athletics, are the parents of three children: kelsey, tyler and Coleman.
John Jones - Assistant Coach
John Jones is in his 13th season as an assistant coach for the Panthers. a former player at marian College, Jones has collected nearly 20 years experience as a teacher, coach and administrator at the secondary level.
Jones has a dual role at Hanover, also serving as associate athletic director. Prior to joining Hanover’s staff, he served three years as athletic director at southwestern High school in Hanover.
He graduated from marian in 1991.
Micah whitted - Assistant Coach
micah Whitted is in her second season as an assistant coach, but no stranger to Hanover’s program. she played four seasons in the Panthers’ backcourt and helped the squad tally a 78-29 record from 2008-2011, including a schoolrecord 25-2 mark last season.
a native of norman, Ind., Whitted started more than half of her career appearances and played in 89 straight contests before an injury nudged her to the sidelines for six games. logging time as a shooting or point guard, she capped her career with 573 points and dished out 228 assists in 100 games.
Whitted resides in madison, Ind.
HAnovEr CoACHEs’ rECords
All Games Conference
Molly Jones (1998-Present) 214-148 126-81
Christa Snyder (1993-98) 62-61 24-22
Mary Freeland (1992-93) 7-14 3-5
Terry King (1990-92) 9-31 4-17
Mary Freeland (1981-90) 82-124 22-20
Connie Fox (1976-81) 41-37 na
Charlene Agne (1971-76) 8-32 na
Wanda Leffler (1970-71) 4-3 na
AdMinistrAtivE stAFF
sue dewine
PrEsidEnt
Dr. sue DeWine became the 15th president of Hanover College, July 1, 2007.
as the former provost of marietta College (ohio), DeWine has extensive experience as an administrator, fund-raiser and communication consultant.
DeWine was a professor at ohio University from 1985-2000 in organizational communication and research and consulting. she served as director of the school of Interpersonal Communication from 1988-2000. she received an award for scholarship, teaching and leadership and an award for dedication to excellence and acceptance of diversity, vision and forthrightness from the national Communication association.
she has served as a consultant to Fortune 500 companies, government, and educational institutions. a well-published author, she has written more than 60 communication-oriented books and articles.
DeWine earned a doctorate in communication and counseling psychology from Indiana University in 1977. she received a master’s in rhetoric and public address from miami University (ohio) in 1967 and a bachelor’s degree in english and speech education from miami in 1966.
Lynn Hall
AtHLEtiC dirECtor
lynn Hall is in her 14th year as Hanover’s director of athletics. Under her leadership, Hanover’s athletic program has continued to thrive, with both the men’s and women’s programs winning Heartland Collegiate athletic Conference all-sports awards.
a 1982 Hanover graduate, Hall was the head coach for the Panthers’ volleyball program from 1987-1998. she was able to build an outstanding volleyball tradition, win three conference championships and be named league coach of the year three times. she is a past member of the nCaa Division III national volleyball Committee.
In addition to her administrative work with athletics, she also serves as a faculty member in the exercise science department.
sports information
Carter Cloyd
Press Box Phone: (812) 866-7347
office Phone: (812) 866-7010
e-mail: cloyd@hanover.edu
Fax: (812) 866-7057
Assistant Athletic trainer
tony Carlton, Head athletic trainer
Phone: 812-866-7378
email: carlton@hanover.edu
Fax: 812-866-7380
team Physician
Dr. Peter maiers II, orthopedic surgeon methodist sports medicine, Indianapolis, Ind.
Head Coach: molly Jones (Hanover, 1986) assistant Coaches: John Jones (marian, 1991), micah Whitted (Hanover, 2011) manager: Jordan Bear, sr., madison, Ind.
2012/13 Hanover College rEturninG PLAyErs
Caitlin Bischoff #31
year: sophomore Height: 5-10
Position: guard/Forward
Hometown (High school) atlanta, Ind. (Hamilton Heights)
Bishoff averaged 6.4 points and 12.5 minutes through 23 games for Hanover as a freshman. as a high schooler, she helped propel Hamilton Heights to three consecutive midIndiana Conference titles.
Bischoff’s Career Highs
Points: 19, vs. kalamazoo (mich.), Dec. 21, 2011
rebounds: 5, at earlham, Jan. 14, 2012
assists: 3, at mount st. Joseph (ohio), Jan. 4, 2012
Blocks: 1, twice, last at mount st. Joseph (ohio), Jan. 4, 2012
steals: 3, twice, last at anderson, Jan. 18, 2012
katie Brewer #12
year: senior Height: 5-6
Position: guard
Hometown (High school) Jamestown, Ind. (Western Boone)
a four-year member of Hanover’s program, Brewer has appeared in 66 games during her previous three seasons with the Panthers. she averaged a career-best 5.6 points in 25 appearances last season with two 17-point outings.
Brewer’s Career Highs
Points: 17, twice, last vs. rose-Hulman, Feb. 25, 2012 rebounds: 5, vs. Bluffton (ohio), Feb. 11, 2012
assists: 2, three times, last vs. vs. earlham, Feb. 4, 2012 Blocks: 1, twice, last at Bluffton, Jan. 7, 2012 steals: 2, five times, last at anderson, Jan. 18, 2012
Megan Caudill #11
year: sophomore Height: 5-7
Position: guard/Forward
Hometown (High school) richmond, Ind. (H.s.)
Caudill played in 18 games during her first season with the Panthers. In high school, she was a three-time all-north Central Conference honoree at richmond and set the school’s single-game record with seven three-pointers against greenfield Central in 2010.
Caudills Career Highs
Points: 8, vs. rose-Hulman,Dec. 17, 2011
rebounds: 3, three times, last vs. manchester, Jan. 28, 2012
assists: 1, twice, last vs. rose-Hulman, Dec. 17, 2011
Blocks: 1, vs. earlham, Feb. 4, 2012
steals: 3, at Bluffton (ohio), Jan. 7, 2012
katie Gahimer #21
year: senior Height: 5-10
Position: Forward Hometown (High school) st. Paul, Ind. (north Decatur)
a four-year member of Hanover’s program, gahimer averaged a career-high 6.9 points and 3.7 rebounds in 15 minutes per outing through 26 games as a junior.
Gahimer’s Career Highs
Points: 14, twice, last at Bluffton (ohio), Jan. 7, 2012 rebounds: 7, five times, last vs. anderson, Feb. 8, 2012 assists: 3, three times, last at rose-Hulman, Feb. 18, 2012
Blocks: 2, two times, last at earlham, Jan. 8, 2011 steals: 5, vs. Defiance (ohio), Dec. 10, 2011
Alicia Hopkins #24
year: sophomore
Height: 5-6
Position: guard Hometown (High school) Columbus, Ind. (east)
Hopkins set a Hanover single-season record with 93 steals as a freshman and earned first-team all-Heartland Conference honors. While at Columbus east, she set the school’s single-game mark with 12 steals and owns school records for steals in a single-season (147) and career (412).
Hopkins’ Career Highs
Points: 17, twice, last at rose-Hulman, Feb. 18, 2012 rebounds: 8, vs. earlham, Feb. 4, 2012 assists: 6, twice, last at transylvania, Feb. 15, 2012 Blocks: 2, vs. Defiance (ohio), Dec. 10, 2011 steals: 9, at muskingum (ohio), Dec. 30, 2011
natalie Morse #15
year: senior
Height: 5-7
Position: guard
Hometown (High school) mitchell, Ind. (H.s.)
morse marks her fourth season with Hanover’s squad after transferring from DePauw University as a freshman. she averaged a career-high 6.4 points and 2.5 rebounds in 23 games for Hanover last season. she was third on the Panthers with 52 assists and also tallied 20 steals.
Morse’s Career Highs
Points: 18, at manchester, Jan. 22, 2011
rebounds: 7, at Defiance (ohio), Jan. 21, 2012
assists: 6, three times, last at anderson, Jan. 18, 2012
Blocks: 1, 10 times, last vs. vs. transylvania (ky.), Jan. 11, 2012
steals: 4, twice, last at Defiance (ohio), Jan. 21, 2012
2012/13 Hanover College rEturninG PLAyErs
Courtney Prater #25
year: senior
Height: 5-9
Position: Forward
Hometown (High school) anderson, Ind. (lapel)
a three-time all-Heartland Conference selection, Prater earned first-team all-HCaC honors in her first season at Hanover after transferring from anderson University. she was the conference’s freshman of the year after the 2009/10 season and was an honorable-mention all-HCaC choice as a sophomore.
Prater’s Career Highs
Points: 27, vs. kalamazoo (mich.), Dec. 21, 2011 rebounds: 19, vs. Webster (mo.), nov. 21, 2009 assists: 5, vs. Defiance (ohio), Dec. 1, 2010
Blocks: 3, two times, last vs. transylvania (ky.), Jan. 8, 2011 steals: 4, seven times, last at Bluffton (ohio), Jan. 7, 2012
shauna watson #30
year: sophomore
Height: 5-6
Position: guard
Hometown (High school) Fort Wayne Ind. (Concordia)
Watson appeared in 26 games as a reserve pont guard during her first season with the Panthers. In high school, she was a member of Concordia’s 3a state championship team as a junior and helped lead the Cadets to the semistate as a senior.
watson’s Career Highs
Points: 8, vs. anderson, Feb. 8, 2012
rebounds: 3, twice, last vs. earlham, Feb. 4. 2012
assists: 5, two times, last at earlham, Jan. 14, 2012
Blocks: 2, vs. anderson, Feb. 8, 2012
steals: 3, vs. mount st. Joseph (ohio), Jan. 25, 2012
Elyse weddle #14
year: Junior Height: 5-10
Position: Forward Hometown (High school) Bloomfield, Ind. (H.s.)
Weddle averaged 5.5 points and 3.0 rebounds in 25 games for the Panthers as a sophomore. as a freshman, she shot 54.8 percent from the floor and 75 percent from the free throw line in 23 games.
weddle’s Career Highs
Points: 12, vs. Franklin, Dec. 7, 2011 rebounds: 8, at transylvania (ky.), Feb. 15, 2012 assists: 3, vs. Defiance (ohio), Dec. 10, 2011
Blocks: 1, six times, last vs. anderson, Feb. 8, 2012 steals: 2, three times, last at. rose-Hulman, Feb. 18, 2012
2012/13 Hanover College nEwCoMErs
Liz deMoss #22
year: Freshman
Height: 5-9
Position: Forward
Hometown (High school) Bloomington, Ind. (north)
Demoss was a four-year member of Bloomington north’s program under alana Harrington. as a senior, she was team captain, an east-West all star and an honorable-mention allConference Indiana selection.
Ashlee dilley #42
year: Freshman
Height: 5-3
Position: guard
Hometown (High school)
Pittsfield, Ill. (H.s.)
Dilley ran track and played basketball and golf at Pittsfield. she was a two-time captain and the top defensive player for kristi Heafner’s basketball squad.
kelsey Jones #10
year: sophomore
Height: 5-6
Position: guard
Hometown (High school) Hanover, Ind. (southwestern)
Jones earned all-Heartland Conference honors for Hanover’s tennis squad in the fall. as a high schooler, she was an all-ohio river valley Conference selection, an east-West all star and a first-team academic all-state honoree.
Ashley Malloy #4
year: Freshman
Height: 5-2
Position: guard
Hometown (High school) salem, Ind. (H.s.)
malloy was an all-mid southern Conference selection as a senior for former Hanover standout laura motsinger’s squad. she was a two-time all-Washington County honoree and led the lions in scoring, steals and assists.
stephanie Pahren #34
year: Freshman
Height: 5-6
Position: guard
Hometown (High school) metamora, Ind. (Franklin County)
Pahren was a two-time all-eastern Indiana Conference selection for Brad stacy’s Wildcats. as a senior, she led Franklin County in points, steals and assists.
Alexis taylor #32
year: Freshman
Height: 5-4
Position: guard
Hometown (High school) Frankfort, Ind. (H.s.)
taylor was Frankfort’s most valuable player and earned honorablemention all-sagamore Conference recognition after leading andy ross’ squad in scoring and steals as s senior.
Jade tubb #23
year: Freshman
Height: 5-6
Position: guard
Hometown (High school) louisville, ky. (sacred Heart)
tubb earned second-team all-Catholic league honors and was a member of the all-louisville Invitational tournament team for Donna moir’s squad as a senior.
HEArtLAnd ConFErEnCE
the Heartland Collegiate athletic Conference is a union of 10 private small colleges and universities from Indiana, ohio and kentucky. Formed in 1997, the Heartland Conference is affiliated with the national Collegiate athletic association and participates at the Division III level, which offers no athletic scholarships. the league currently sponsors men’s championships in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, indoor and outdoor track & field and wrestling. Championships are awarded in nine women’s sports, including: basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, indoor and outdoor track & field, and volleyball.
Five member schools were formerly affiliated with the Indiana Collegiate athletic Conference and three schools were members of the association of mideast Colleges.
anderson University, Franklin College, Hanover, manchester University and the rose-Hulman Institute of technology were each charter members of the ICaC. Bluffton University, Defiance College and the College of mount st. Joseph were each members of the amC.
transylvania University, a former member of the national association of Intercollegiate athletics (naIa), officially joined the Heartland Conference in 2001. earlham College, a former member of the north Coast athletic Conference, joined the HCaC prior to the 201011 academic year.
www.heartlandconf.org
Anderson university location: anderson, Ind. enrollment: 2,750 www.anderson.edu
Bluffton university location: Bluffton, ohio enrollment: 1,127 www.bluffton.edu
defiance College location: Defiance, ohio enrollment: 1,070 www.defiance.edu
Earlham College location: richmond, Ind. enrollment: 1,200 www.earlham.edu
Franklin College location: Franklin, Ind. enrollment: 1,014 www.franklincollege.edu
Hanover College location: Hanover, Ind. enrollment: 1,130 www.hanover.edu
Manchester university location: north manchester, Ind. enrollment: 1,223 www.manchester.edu
College of Mount st. Joseph location: Cincinnati, ohio enrollment: 2,300 www.msj.edu
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology location: terre Haute, Ind. enrollment: 1,900 www.rose-hulman.edu
transylvania university location: lexington, kentucky enrollment: 1,100 www.transy.edu
Abbey Schmahl was an allHCAC selection in basketball and soccer for Hanover. She helped propel the Panthers to league titles in both sports as a senior.
2011/12 HCAC rEviEw
2011/12 HCAC Honorees
Player of the year: sarah Condra, Franklin, sr., g
Freshman of the year:
nicole Coffman, transylvania, g
Coach of the year: molly Jones, Hanover
All-Heartland Conference:
Courtney Prater, Hanover, Jr., F
alicia Hopkins, Hanover, Fr., g
amy Wuestefeld, anderson, Jr., g
lauren Hutton, Bluffton, Jr., F
erica king, Defiance, so., g
kim Comden, Defiance, Jr., C
sarah Condra, Franklin, sr., g
Jessica Prewett, Franklin, Jr., C
erynn meiklejohn, manchester, so., F
laine mello, manchester, sr., F
alisa Dickerson, rose-Hulman, sr., F
nicole Coffman, transylvania, Fr., g
Honorable Mention All-HCAC:
abbey schmahl, Hanover, sr., g
nikki Darrett, earlham, sr., g
Bria sneed, earlham, so., g
krista Beaman, Franklin, so., F
kasey Dollens, Franklin, sr., F
krista schott, Franklin, so., g
kailey Honn, manchester, sr., F
katie Jo Collins, mount st. Joseph, sr., F
Courtney Cole, mount st. Joseph, sr., g
Jariana gillespie, transylvania, Fr., g
All-Freshman team:
alicia Hopkins, Hanover, Fr., g
sheree Williams, rose-Hulman, Fr., g
nicole Coffman, transylvania, Fr., g
alex mckenzie, transylvania, Fr., F
Jariana gillespie, transylvania, Fr., g
2011/12 Final standings
4. transylvania 11-7 14-13
5. Defiance 9-9 11-15
6. rose-Hulman 6-12 9-18 Bluffton 6-12 8-17
mount st. Joseph 6-12 6-19 9. anderson 5-13 8-17
10. earlham 2-16 4-21
Past Heartland Conference Champions year team record
2011/12 Hanover 16-2 Franklin 16-2
2010/11 Hanover 17-1
2009/10 Franklin 13-3 transylvania 13-3
2008/09 transylvania 14-2
2007/08 anderson 12-4 manchester 12-4
2006/07 manchester 15-1
2005/06 Franklin 13-1
2004/05 Franklin 11-3
2003/04 Franklin 12-2
2002/03 transylvania 12-2
2001/02 anderson 12-2
2000/01 Defiance 12-0
1999/00 Franklin 10-2 Wilmington 10-2
1998/99 Wilmington 10-2
1997/98 DePauw 10-0
1996/97 Hanover 9-1 DePauw 9-1
1995/96 Franklin 9-1
1994/95 Franklin 8-0
1993/94 Franklin 8-0
2011/12 Hanover stAtistiCs
rECord: ovErALL HoME AwAy nEutrAL all games (21-5) (8-1) (10-3) (3-1) ConFerenCe (16-2) (8-1) (8-1) (0-0)
(5-3) (0-0) (2-2) (3-1)
sCorE By PEriods: 1st 2nd total Hanover 963 928 1891 opponents 717 801 1518
sinGLE-sEAson rECords
Scoring Leaders (Points)
# Name
1. Jennifer skaggs (2000/01)
2. molly martin (2009/10)
3. laura little (2004/05)
4. Jennifer skaggs (1999/00)
5. molly martin (2010/11)
6. molly martin (2008/09)
7. kim Butrum (1988/89)
8. Julie Branstetter (1994/95)
9. torin Franz (2010/11)
10. Julie kirlin (1988/89)
11. Julie Branstetter (1993/94)
12. angela newkirk (2005/06)
13. molly martin (2007/08)
14. tessa Bair (2003/04)
15. tessa Wynn (2001/02)
Field Goal % Leaders
19.3
19.1
18.5
Free Throw % Leaders
Minimum of 100 Free-throw Attempts and a Minimum of 70% # Name FTM/A
1. tessa Wynn (2000/01) 84-101 83.20
2. angela newkirk (2005/06) 91-110 82.70
3. angela newkirk (2003/04) 93-114 81.60
4. tessa Wynn (2002/03) 82-101 81.20
5. alicia smith (1995/96) 90-114 78.90
6. Julie Branstetter (1994/95) 107-137 78.10
7. torin Franz (2010/11) 101-134 75.40
16.6
19.2
19.9
16.0
Minimum of 200 Field Goal Attempts and a Minimum of 40%
Name
1. andrea spurgeon (1999/00) 134-241 55.60
2.
3. molly martin (2009/10) 209-387 54.00
4. Julie Branstetter (1993/94) 119-253 53.90
5. molly martin (2010/11) 182-340 53.50
6. Julie kirlin (1988/89) 191-320 53.40
7. Jennifer skaggs (1998/99) 140-266 52.60
8. Holly vogel (2009/10) 106-204 52.00
9. terry sprinkle (1981/82) 141-275 51.30
10. Jennifer skaggs (2000/01) 235-460 51.10
11. susan abel (1986/87) 121-234 51.00
12. Jennifer skaggs (1999/00) 209-416 50.20
13. kim Butrum (1986/87) 121-238 50.00
14. andrea spurgeon (1998/99) 106-217 48.80
15. Courtney Prater (2011/12) 144-296 48.60
16. amy Hackworthy (1995/96) 114-238 47.90
17. rachel Walters (2005/06) 98-206 47.60
18. leslie Fryman (1997/98) 101-214 47.20
19. kim Butrum (1987/88) 98-208 47.10
19. torin Franz (2010/11) 149-347 42.90
8. torin Franz (2008/09) 78-104 75.00
9. torin Franz (2009/10) 75-101 74.30
10. molly martin (2010/11) 111-151 73.50
11. kim Butrum (1988/89) 114-155 73.50
12. Julie kirlin (1987/88) 80-109 73.40
13. Julie kirlin (1988/89)
3-Point Field Goal % Leaders
of 50 3pt Attempts and Minimum
lacey Hornaday (2007/08)
alicia smith (1996/97) 37-105 38.30
theresa smith (2000/01) 28-74 37.80 14. Janet lucas (1992/93) 23-61 37.70
Cissi White (1992/93) 35-94 37.50
traci Joslin (2002/03) 22-62 37.10
17. alicia Hopkins (2011/12) 27-73 37.00
18. torin Franz (2010/11) 48-130 36.90
19. alicia smith (1994/95) 49-133 36.80
20. kendall Withered (2009/10) 27-74 36.5
Collier Arena
sinGLE-sEAson rECords
Assist Leaders
# Name Assists
1. Joann Brouillette (1982/83) 126
2. Cissi White (1994/95) 124
3. amy macy (1998/99) 118
4. amanda schmahl (2005/06) 107
5. kim Butrum (1988/89) 104
6. amy macy (1995/96) 103
7. Dana Brock (2003/04) 100 micah Whitted (2007/08) 100
9. abbey schmahl (2011/12) 94
10. Cissi White (1993/94) 89
11. kim Butrum (1986/87) 85
12. Carrie Hill (1999/00) 83
13. Cissi White (1992/93) 81
14. micah Whitted (2009/10) 77
Blocked Shot Leaders
# Name Blocks
1. Corey roach (2004-05) 54
2. Chris Field (1984-85) 53
3. nikki gittings (2000-01) 49
4. Corey roach (2003-04) 39 molly martin (2008-09) 39
6. Chris Field (1985-86) 38
Julie Branstetter (1993-94) 38
8. Chris Field (1987-88) 37
9. alicia smith (1996-97) 36 Chelle Bentz (2009-10) 36
11. molly martin (2010-11) 35
12. Chelle Bentz (2010-11) 34 molly martin (2007-08) 34
14. Jana Beers (1989-00) 33
15. andrea spurgeon (1999-00) 32
16. molly martin (2009-10) 31
17. kim Hardesty (2006-07) 26
Chelle Bentz (2008-09) 26
19. kim Hardesty (2005-06) 25
Chris Field (1986-87) 25
Corey roach (2002-03) 25
Rebounding Leaders
# Name Rebs
1. molly martin (2007-08) 289
2. molly martin (2009-10) 287
3. andrea spurgeon (1999-00) 286
4. molly martin (2010-11)
5. molly martin (2008-09)
6. rachel Walters (2008-09)
7. rachel Walters (2006-07)
8. Julie Branstetter (1993-94)
9. Jennifer skaggs (2000-01)
10. Jennifer skaggs (1999-00)
11. tessa Wynn (2001-02)
12. Julie Branstetter (1994-95)
13. leslie Fryman (1997-98)
14. rachel Walters (2005-06)
15. tessa Wynn (2002-03)
Jennifer skaggs (1998-99)
17. Corey roach (2004-05)
Steals Leaders
# Name
1. Alicia Hopkins (2011/12)
2. Chelle Bentz (2010/11)
kim Butrum (1988/89)
4. Julie kirlin (1989/00)
5. kim Butrum (1987/88)
6. Barb van meter (1977/78)
7. kim Butrum (1986/87) Cissi White (1991/92)
9. Joann Brouillette (1982/83) tessa Wynn (2002/03) amanda schmahl (2005/06)
12. tessa Bair (2003/04)
13. Cissi White (1992/93)
14. abbey schmahl (2011/12)
15. tessa Bair (2004/05) tessa Wynn (2000/01)
17. tessa Wynn (2001/02) amanda Howard (1994/95)
19. amanda Howard (1996/97) Cissi White (1994/95) Chelle Bentz (2009/10)
As a freshman, Alicia Hopkins became the first Hanover player to record more than 90 steals in a season (93).
CArEEr rECords
Scoring Leaders
# Name Points
1. molly martin (2007/2011) 1,887
2. Jennifer skaggs (1997/2001) 1,524
3. terry sprinkle (1981/1984) 1,470
4. alicia smith (1994/1998) 1,351
Julie Branstetter (1991/1994) 1,320
orin Franz (2007/2011) 1,307
essa Wynn (1999/2003) 1,203
ittle (2001/2005) 1,192
irlin (1986/1990) 1,141
essa Bair (2002/2005) 1,046
ewkirk (2003/2006) 1,039
im Butrum (1986/1989) 1,010
achel Walters (2005/2009) 922
mith (1997/2001) 895
Cissi White (1991/1995) 858
purgeon (1996/2000) 854
Chris Diaforli (1990/1994) 853
Courtney Prater (2011-present)* 834
my Hackworthy (1993/1997) 799
ogel (2007/2011) 787
eslie Fryman (1995/1999) 775
acy (1995/1999) 767
manda Howard (1994/1997) 761
oach (2001/2005) 685
bel (1986/1989) 625
Rebounding Leaders
# Name Rebounds
1. molly martin (2007/2011) 1,091
2. rachel Walters (2005/2009) 823
3. Jennifer skaggs (1997/2001) 773
4. andrea spurgeon (1996/2000) 760
5. Julie Branstetter (1991/1994) 690
6. tessa Wynn (1999/2003) 647
7. amy Hackworthy (1993/1997) 621
8. leslie Fryman (1995/1999) 612
9. Chelle Bentz (2007/2011) 591
10. Corey roach (2001/2005) 572
11. Courtney Prater (2011-present)* 567
12. Chris Diaforli (1990/1994) 521
13. Julie kirlin (1986/1990) 488
14. laura little (2001/2005) 484
* played two seasons at anderson
Blocked Shot Leaders
# Name Blocks
1. Corey roach (2001/2005) 140
2. molly martin (2007/2011) 138
3. nikki gittings (1998/2002) 116
4. Chelle Bentz (2007/2011) 104
5. Julie Branstetter (1991/1994) 90
6. alicia smith (1994/1998) 82
7. Chris Diaforli (1990/1994) 75
8. Chris Field (1986/1988*) 62
9. andrea spurgeon (1996/2000) 59
10. kim Hardesty (2004/2008) 53
* reflects statistics for just two seasons
Senior Courtney Prater ranks among the top scorers and rebounders in school history. She is a three-time all-Heartland Conference selection and was the league’s freshman of the year in 2009/10.
Hanover’s sEAson rEsuLts
season All Conf. Coach All-Conference selections
2011/12 21-5 16-2 (1st) molly Jones Courtney Prater, alicia Hopkins (1st & Fr team), abbey schmahl (Hm)
2010/11 25-2 17-1 (1st) molly Jones molly martin (mvP), torin Franz, Holly vogel, Chelle Bentz (Hm)
2009/10 20-7 12-4 (3rd) molly Jones molly martin, Holly vogel, torin Franz (Hm)
2008/09 18-9 10-6 (3rd) molly Jones molly martin, rachel Walters, torin Franz (Hm), abbey schmahl (Fr team)
2007/08 15-11 9-7 (4th) molly Jones molly martin, lacey Hornaday, torin Franz (Hm)
2006/07 3-21 1-15 (9th) molly Jones rachel Walters (Hm)
2005/06 16-10 9-5 (3rd) molly Jones angela newkirk, amanda schmahl (Hm), rachel Walters (Hm)
2004/05 15-11 8-6 (4th) molly Jones laura little, tessa Bair, Corey roach (Hm)
2003/04 13-13 7-7 (5th) molly Jones laura little, tessa Bair
2002/03 10-14 6-8 (6th) molly Jones tessa Wynn, laura little, tessa Bair (Hm)
2001/02 11-15 6-8 (5th) molly Jones tessa Wynn, laura little (Hm)
2000/01 17-9 10-2 (2nd) molly Jones Jennifer skaggs (mvP), tessa Wynn (2nd)
1999/00 17-9 7-5 (3rd) molly Jones Jennifer skaggs (mvP), andrea spurgeon
1998/99 13-12 7-5 (4th) molly Jones Jennifer skaggs, (2nd), theresa smith (2nd)
1997/98 14-12 5-5 (3rd) Christa snyder alicia smith, leslie Fryman (2nd), andrea spurgeon (Hm)
1996/97 17-10 9-1 (1st) Christa snyder alicia smith (mvP), leslie Fryman, amy macy (Hm)
1995/96 14-10 5-5 (3rd) Christa snyder alicia smith, amy macy (Hm), amy Hackworthy (Hm)
1994/95 10-14 4-4 (3rd) Christa snyder Julie Branstetter, alicia smith-2nd team, amanda Howard (Hm)
1993/94 7-15 1-7 (4th) Christa snyder Julie Branstetter, Cissi White (Hm), Chris Diaforli (Hm)
1992/93 7-14 3-5 (3rd) mary Freeland Julie Branstetter, Cissi White, Chris Diaforli
1991/92 4-17 2-10 terry king
1990/91 5-14 2-7 (5th) terry king michele Ward
1989/90 4-19 mary Freeland Julie kirlin, Jana Beers
1988/89 9-14 6-4 (3rd) mary Freeland kim Butrum, susan abel, Julie kirlin
1987/88 9-14 4-4 mary Freeland kim Butrum, Julie kirlin (2nd)
1986/87 11-10 5-3 (2nd) mary Freeland kim Butrum, susan abel (2nd)
1985/86 10-11 4-4 (3rd) mary Freeland shelly mcelyea, marva alstott (2nd)
1984/85 6-14 mary Freeland
1983/84 10-8 mary Freeland
1982/83 11-8 mary Freeland
1981/82 5-12 mary Freeland
1980/81 12-13
1979/80 7-7
1978/79 12-5
1977/78 7-4
1976/77 3-8
1975/76 4-9
1974/75 na
1973/74 1-8
1972/73 1-8
1971/72 2-7
1970/71 4-3
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Hanover’s 2010/11 squad posted a school-best 25-2 record and earned Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference regular-season title with a 17-1 mark. The Panthers also won the HCAC tournament championship to advance to the program’s second berth in the NCAA III tournament.
Hanover’s CoLLiEr ArEnA
Collier arena is the home for Hanover College basketball. located inside the John and anne Horner Health and recreation Center, the complex is one of the finest small-college facilities in the nation.
opened in 1995, the Horner Center is a vital part of campus life for the entire campus community. Centrally located, the facility houses an arena, a fieldhouse, a 6,000-square-foot weight training and fitness room, an athletic training area, an indoor running track, racquetball courts and state-of-the-art classrooms.
Collier arena, named in honor of hall-of-fame basketball coach John Collier, has been the Panthers’ home court for the past 14 seasons. the climatecontrolled facility seats 2,000 fans for basketball and can hold up to 2,400 for concerts and lectures.
season All At years Games Home
2011/12 21-5 8-1
2010/11 25-2 14-0
2009/10 20-7 12-1
2008/09 18-9 7-4
2007/08 16-11 11-1
2006/07 3-21 1-8
2005/06 16-10 10-2
2004/05 15-11 7-4
2003/04 13-13 7-4
2002/03 10-14 3-7
2001/02 11-15 4-8
2000/01 17-9 9-1
1999/00 17-9 6-3
1998/99 13-12 9-4
1997/98 14-12 5-6
1996/97 17-10 8-4
1995/96 14-10 8-4
Hanover in Collier Arena
Hanover’s women’s basketball program moved from lynn Hall to Collier arena prior to the start of the 1995/96 season.
the Panthers finished 8-4 at home in the inaugural season in Collier arena. the program has posted a 129-62 record in the building through its first 17 seasons, including a 8-1 record at home last season.
2012/13 Hanover College Schedule
Nov. 16-17 Tip-Off Tournament
Nov. 16 vs. Adrian (Mich.) 6 p.m.
Nov. 17 vs. Wittenberg (Ohio) 1 p.m.
Nov. 27 @ Centre (Ky.) 7 p.m.
Dec. 1 Manchester * 5 p.m.
Dec. 5 @ Franklin * 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 8 @ Defiance (Ohio) *
Dec. 15 @ Rose-Hulman *
Dec. 18 @ Laverne (Calif.) 7:30 p.m. (PT)
Dec. 19 @ Redlands (Calif.) 7 p.m. (PT)
Dec. 28-29 @ Huntingdon (Ala.) Tournament
Dec. 28 vs. Centre (Ky.) 1 p.m.
Dec. 29 vs. Mississippi College 9 a.m.
Jan. 2 Mount St. Joseph (Ohio) * 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 5 Bluffton (Ohio) * 2 p.m.
Jan. 9 @ Transylvania (Ky.) * 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 12 Earlham * 3 p.m.
Jan. 16 Anderson * 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 19 Defiance (Ohio) * 1 p.m.
Jan. 23 @ Mount St. Joseph (Ohio) * 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 26 @ Manchester * 1 p.m.
Jan. 30 Franklin * 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 2 @ Earlham * 1 p.m.
Feb. 6 @ Anderson * 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 2 @ Earlham * @ Anderson * 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 9 @ Bluffton (Ohio) *
Feb. 9 @ Bluffton (Ohio) * 1 p.m.
Feb. 13 Transylvania (Ky.) * 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 16 Rose-Hulman * 1 p.m.
Feb. 22-24 Heartland Conference Tournament TBA Home games are in bold, * Denotes Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference game tournament vs. Mount 1 p.m. p.m.
