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Hanover College Women's Basketball Media Guide 2013-14

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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

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

Direct student expenses for a year at Hanover, including tuition, room and information is always available from

More than 95 percent of Hanover’s available in the form of scholarships, supports its rank in the top 10 percent

Hanover College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges

Head Coach Molly Jones

Molly Jones is in her 27th season as a collegiate head coach and her 16th on the Panthers’ sidelines. Amassing more than 350 career victories, Jones has accumulated a career record of 235-156 at her alma mater, including a 138-87 record in Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference games.

Through the past five seasons, Jones has guided Hanover’s program to more than 100 vicotries. Under her leadership, the Panthers have had four consecutive seasons with 20 or more wins, including a school-record 25 wins in 2010-11.

Jones has coached 18 different all-conference athletes and two Heartland Conference most valuable players. She got her start coaching in 1987 at Marian University and compiled a 134-121 record in 11 seasons with the Knights.

As a Hanover student, Jones 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 at Hanover, are the parents of three children: Kelsey, Tyler and Coleman.

Since 2008, Hanover has won more conference games (67) than any other team in the league. Last year’s squad finished as the third seed in conference play with a 12-6 record and won the HCAC tournament championship by winning three games in three days. This allowed the Panthers to participate in the NCAA Division III national tournament for the second time in three years.

THE PAnTHErs wiTH JonEs

18-9 10-6 3rd

15-11 9-7 4th

3-21 1-15 9th

16-10 9-5 3rd 2004/05 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

17-9 7-5 3rd

13-12 9-5 4th

John Jones - Assistant Coach

John Jones is in his 14th 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 third 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) 235-156 138-87

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

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 15th year as Hanover’s director of athletics. Under her leadership, the 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 to 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.

Caitlin Bischoff #31

Year: Junior Height: 5-10

Position: guard/Forward

Hometown (High school) Atlanta, Ind. (Hamilton Heights)

One of Hanover’s top long-range threats, Bishoff appreared in 20 games as a sophomore, including 10 starts. As a high schooler, she helped propel Hamilton Heights to three consecutive Mid-Indiana Conference titles.

Bischoff’s Career Highs

Points: 19, vs. Kalamazoo (Mich.), Dec. 21, 2011

rebounds: 6, at Franklin, Dec. 5, 2012

Assists: 4, at rose-Hulman, Dec. 15, 2012

Blocks: 1, four times, last at Defiance, Dec. 8, 2012

Steals: 8, at rose-Hulman, Dec. 15, 2012

kelsey Block #20

Year: Sophomore Height: 5-4

Position: guard

Hometown (High school) Madison, Ind. (H.S.)

Block played in nine games as a freshman after joining Hanover’s squad midway through the season. As a high school senior, she was the Jefferson County player of the year and led Madison to the semistate.

Block’s Career Highs

Points: 3, vs. Transylvania (Ky.), Feb. 13, 2013

rebounds: 1, at Anderson, Feb. 6, 2013

Assists: 1, vs. Transylvania (Ky.), Feb. 13, 2013

Blocks: 0

Steals: 1, twice, last at Bluffton (Ohio), Feb. 9, 2013

Megan Caudill #11

Year: Junior Height: 5-7

Position: guard/Forward

Hometown (High school) richmond, Ind. (H.S.)

Caudill, who also plays for Hanover’s softball squad, played in 28 games during her sophomore season. 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.

Caudill’s Career Highs

Points: 12, three times, last at Bluffton (Ohio), Feb. 9, 2013

rebounds: 4, three times, last at Mount St. Joseph (Ohio), Jan. 23, 2013

Assists: 2, vs. Adrian (Mich.), Nov. 16, 2012

Blocks: 1, twice, last vs. Mount St. Joseph (Ohio), Jan. 2, 2013

Steals: 3, twice, last vs. Mississippi College, Dec. 29, 2012

Alicia Hopkins #24

Year: Junior

Height: 5-6

Position: guard

Hometown (High school) Columbus, Ind. (East)

A two-time first-team all-Heartland Conference selection, Hopkins set Hanover‘s single-season record with 130 steals as a sophomore. 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: 23, at Transylvania (Ky.), Feb. 24, 2013

rebounds: 13, at Laverne (Calif.), Dec. 18, 2012

Assists: 11, vs. Mississippi College, Dec. 29, 2012

Blocks: 2, vs. Defiance (Ohio), Dec. 10, 2011

Steals: 9, twice, last vs. Anderson, Jan. 16, 2013

Ashley Malloy #4

Year: Sophomore

Height: 5-2

Position: guard

Hometown (High school)

Salem, Ind. (H.S.)

Malloy, a reserve point guard, played in 29 games during her first season with the Panthers and logged more than 12 minutes per contest.

Malloy’s Career Highs

Points: 13, vs. Mount St. Joseph (Ohio), Jan. 2, 2013

rebounds: 4. twice, last vs. Franklin, Feb. 23, 2013

Assists: 2, twice, last vs. Ohio Northern, March 1, 2013

Blocks: 0

Steals: 4, at Defiance (Ohio), Dec. 8, 2012

stephanie Pahren #34

Year: Sophomore

Height: 5-6

Position: guard

Hometown (High school)

Metamora, Ind. (Franklin County)

Pahren averaged more than 12 minutes per contest in 29 appearances in her first season with Hanover’s squad.

Pahren’s Career Highs

Points: 8, twice, last vs. Franklin, Jan. 30, 2013

rebounds: 9, at redlands (Calif.), Dec. 19, 2012

Assists: 3, vs. Wittenberg (Ohio), Nov. 17, 2012

Blocks: 0

Steals: 3, twice, last at Laverne (Calif.), Dec. 18, 2012

shauna watson #30

Year: Junior

Height: 5-6

Position: guard

Hometown (High school) Fort Wayne Ind. (Concordia)

Watson notched 28 starts and more than 29 minutes per outing as Hanover’s point guard in her second season with the program. In high school, she was a member of Concordia’s 3A state championship team as a junior and helped lead the Cadets to the semi-state as a senior. watson’s Career Highs

Points: 13, at Laverne (Calif.), Dec. 18, 2012

rebounds: 6, twice, last vs. Mississippi College, Dec. 29, 2012

Assists: 8, at Manchester, Jan. 26, 2013

Blocks: 2, vs. Anderson, Feb. 8, 2012

Steals: 3, six times, last at Anderson, Feb. 6, 2013

Elyse weddle #14

Year: Senior Height: 5-10 Position: Forward Hometown (High school) Bloomfield, Ind. (H.S.)

The sole senior on Hanover’s roster, Weddle is one of just four players in school history to play in two NCAA III tournament games (2011, 2013). She appeared in 28 contests as a key reserve during her junior season.

weddle’s Career Highs

Points: 18, at Mount St. Joseph (Ohio), Jan. 23, 2013 rebounds: 10, vs. Adrian (Mich.), Nov. 16, 2012

Assists: 3, three times, last at Transylvania (Ky.), Jan. 9, 2013

Blocks: 2, twice, at Mount St. Joseph (Ohio), Jan. 23, 2013

Carly Bentz #12

Year: Freshman

Height: 5-2

Position: guard

Hometown (High school) Brookville, Ind. (H.S.)

Bentz was a three-year member of Franklin County’s varsity squad and started every game for the Lady Wildcats during her senior season. She is the sister of former standout Chelle Bentz, a 2011 Hanover graduate.

Jessie davidson #23

Year: Freshman

Height: 5-6

Position: guard

Hometown (High school) Lexington, Ind. (Austin)

Davidson was a three-time all-Mid-Southern Conference selection at Austin. She helped propel the Eagles to the 2010 state championship and was tabbed both the sectional and conference most valuable player as a senior.

Jenna Meyer #40

Year: Freshman

Height: 6-0

Position: Center

Hometown (High school) greensburg, Ind. (North Decatur Sr)

A two-time honorable mention all-state selection at North Decatur, Meyer was named first-team all-Decatur County four times and was a two-time all-Mid-Hoosier Conference honoree. She finished third among the Chargers’ career-scoring leaders with 1,261 points and first with 832 career rebounds.

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.

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, Kent. Enrollment: 1,100 www.transy.edu

2012/13 HCAC Honorees

Player of the Year:

Nicole Coffman, Transylvania, So., g

Freshman of the Year:

Katelyn Smith, Transylvania, g

Coach of the Year: Transylvania

All-Heartland Conference:

Kim Comden, Defiance, Sr., C

Erica King, Defiance, Jr., g ich, Franklin, Sr., g

Courtney Prater, Hanover, sr., F

Alicia Hopkins, Hanover, so., G

Nicole Coffman, Transylvania, So., g

Amy Wuestefeld, Anderson, Sr., g uffer, Bluffton, Fr., F

Jess Prewett, Franklin, Sr., C

Erynn Meiklejohn, Manchester, Jr., F rose-Hulman, Jr., F

Katelyn Smith, Transylvania, Fr., g

Honorable Mention All-HCAC:

Megan Zachrich, Defiance, So., g

Bria Sneed, Earlham, Jr., g

JaLissa Watt, Earlham, So., g

Annie Tarkington, Franklin, Sr., g

Lindsey Dall, Franklin, So., C

atie Gahimer, Hanover, sr., F

Katie Arterburn, Manchester, Fr., g

Addie Johnson, rose-Hulman, Fr., F

Madisen Webb, Transylvania, So., g

All-Freshman Team:

uffer, Bluffton, Fr., F

Katie Arterburn, Manchester, Fr., g

Tara Dennis, Mount St. Joseph, Fr., F

Addie Johnson, rose-Hulman, Fr., F

Katelyn Smith, Transylvania, Fr., g

In 2012/13, Katie Gahimer was named the HCAC tournament most valuable player and received honorable mention recognition.

(21-8) (8-3) (9-5) (4-0)

2013/14 returnees in bold

dATE oPPonEnT w/L sCorE

Nov. 16 vs. Adrian (Mich.) 76-66 Win

Nov. 17 vs. Wittenberg (Ohio) 74-61 Win

Nov. 27 @ Centre (Ky.) 74-72 Win

Dec. 1 Manchester * 76-73 Loss

Dec. 5 @ Franklin * 60-55 Win

Dec. 8 @ Defiance (Ohio) * 85-80 Loss OT

Dec. 15 @ rose-Hulman * 55-43 Win

Dec. 18 @ La verne (Calif.) 109-104 Win

Dec. 19 @ redlands (Calif.) 90-74 Loss

Dec. 28 vs. Centre (Ky.) 80-77 Win OT

Dec. 29 vs. Mississippi College 80-74 Win

Jan. 2 Mount St. Joseph (Ohio) * 75-55 Win

Jan. 5 Bluffton (Ohio) * 84-69 Win

Jan. 9 @ Transylvania (Ky.) * 95-66 Loss

Jan. 12 Earlham * 72-53 Win

Jan. 16 Anderson * 79-67 Win

Jan. 19 Defiance (Ohio) * 88-76 Win

Jan. 23 @ Mount St. Joseph (Ohio) * 84-76 Win

Jan. 26 @ Manchester * 68-65 Win

Jan. 30 Franklin * 62-56 Loss

Feb. 2 @ Earlham * 67-50 Win

Feb. 6 @ Anderson * 63-58 Loss

Feb. 9 @ Bluffton (Ohio) * 73-66 Win

Feb. 13 Transylvania (Ky.) * 61-55

Feb. 16 rose-Hulman * 74-63

Heartland Conference Tournament

Feb. 22 vs. rose-Hulman 70-58 Win

Feb. 23 vs. Franklin - Semifinals 65-57 Win

Feb. 24 @ Transylvania - Championship 83-66

@ NCAA III National Tournament

March 1 vs. Ohio Northern @ Holland, Mich. 86-68

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. Courtney Prater (2012/13)

8. Kim Butrum (1988/89)

9. Julie Branstetter (1994/95)

10. Torin Franz (2010/11)

11. Julie Kirlin (1988/89)

12. Julie Branstetter (1993/94)

13. Angela Newkirk (2005/06)

14. Molly Martin (2007/08)

15. Tessa Bair (2003/04)

16. Tessa Wynn (2001/02)

Field Goal % Leaders

21.6

19.3

19.1

18.5

18.1

18.5

18.8

16.6

19.9

Minimum of 200 Field Goal Attempts and a Minimum of 40%

Name

1. Andrea Spurgeon (1999/00) 134-241 55.60

2. Amy Hackworthy (1996/97) 114-238 54.10

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. Courtney Prater (2012/13) 179-342 52.30

9. Holly vogel (2009/10) 106-204 52.00

10. Terry Sprinkle (1981/82) 141-275 51.30

11. Jennifer Skaggs (2000/01) 235-460 51.10

12. Susan Abel (1986/87) 121-234 51.00

13. Jennifer Skaggs (1999/00) 209-416 50.20

14. Kim Butrum (1986/87) 121-238 50.00

15. Andrea Spurgeon (1998/99) 106-217 48.80

16. Courtney Prater (2011/12) 144-296 48.60

17. Amy Hackworthy (1995/96) 114-238 47.90

18. rachel Walters (2005/06) 98-206 47.60

19. Leslie Fryman (1997/98) 101-214 47.20

20. Kim Butrum (1987/88) 98-208 47.10

Free Throw % Leaders

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 Hopkins (2012/13) 120-152 78.90 Alicia Smith (1995/96) 90-114 78.90

7. Julie Branstetter (1994/95) 107-137 78.10

8. Torin Franz (2010/11) 101-134 75.40

9. Torin Franz (2008/09) 78-104 75.00

10. Torin Franz (2009/10) 75-101 74.30 11. Molly Martin (2010/11) 111-151 73.50 12. Kim Butrum (1988/89) 114-155 73.50 13. Julie Kirlin (1987/88) 80-109 73.40 14. Julie Kirlin

3-Point Field Goal % Leaders

Cissi White (1992/93) 35-94

16. 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 36.48

Collier Arena

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. Alicia Hopkins (2012/13) 102

8. Dana Brock (2003/04) 100

Micah Whitted (2007/08) 100

10. Abbey Schmahl (2011/12) 94

11. Cissi White (1993/94) 89

12. Kim Butrum (1986/87) 85

13. Carrie Hill (1999/00) 83

14. Cissi White (1992/93) 81

15. Shauna Watson (2012/13) 80

16. 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. Katie gahimer (2012/13) 28

18. Kim Hardesty (2006-07) 26

Chelle Bentz (2008-09) 26

20. 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) 263

5. Molly Martin (2008-09) 258

6. rachel Walters (2008-09) 249

7. rachel Walters (2006-07) 242

8. Julie Branstetter (1993-94) 235

9. Jennifer Skaggs (2000-01) 234

10. Jennifer Skaggs (1999-00) 232

11. Tessa Wynn (2001-02) 226

12. Julie Branstetter (1994-95) 222

13. Leslie Fryman (1997-98) 218

14. rachel Walters (2005-06) 210

15. Tessa Wynn (2002-03) 203

Jennifer Skaggs (1998-99) 203

17. Courtney Prater (2012/13) 202

Corey roach (2004-05) 202

Steals Leaders

# Name Steals

1. Alicia Hopkins (2012/13) 130

2. Alicia Hopkins (2011/12) 93

3. Chelle Bentz (2010/11) 88

Kim Butrum (1988/89) 88

5. Julie Kirlin (1989/00) 86

6. Kim Butrum (1987/88) 79

7. Barb van Meter (1977/78) 72

8. Kim Butrum (1986/87) 71

Cissi White (1991/92) 71

10. JoAnn Brouillette (1982/83) 63

Tessa Wynn (2002/03) 63

Amanda Schmahl (2005/06) 63

13. Tessa Bair (2003/04) 61

14. Cissi White (1992/93) 58

15. Abbey Schmahl (2011/12) 57

16. Tessa Bair (2004/05) 55

Tessa Wynn (2000/01) 55

18. Tessa Wynn (2001/02) 53

Amanda Howard (1994/95) 53

20. Amanda Howard (1996/97) 52

Cissi White (1994/95) 52

Chelle Bentz (2009/10) 52

As a sophomore, Alicia Hopkins became the first Hanover player to record more than 100 steals in a season (130).

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

5. Julie Branstetter (1991/1994) 1,320

6. Courtney Prater (2011/2013) 1,310

7. Torin Franz (2007/2011) 1,307

8. Tessa Wynn (1999/2003) 1,203

9. Laura Little (2001/2005) 1,192

10. Julie Kirlin (1986/1990) 1,141

11. Tessa Bair (2002/2005) 1,046

12. Angela Newkirk (2003/2006) 1,039

13. Kim Butrum (1986/1989) 1,010

14. rachel Walters (2005/2009) 922

15. Theresa Smith (1997/2001) 895

16. Cissi White (1991/1995) 858

17. Andrea Spurgeon (1996/2000) 854

18. Chris Diaforli (1990/1994) 853

19. Amy Hackworthy (1993/1997) 799

20. Holly vogel (2007/2011) 787

21. Leslie Fryman (1995/1999) 775

22. Amy Macy (1995/1999) 767

23. Amanda Howard (1994/1997) 761

24. Corey roach (2001/2005) 685

25. Susan Abel (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. Courtney Prater (2011/2013) 769

5. Andrea Spurgeon (1996/2000) 760

6. Julie Branstetter (1991/1994) 690

7. Tessa Wynn (1999/2003) 647

8. Amy Hackworthy (1993/1997) 621

9. Leslie Fryman (1995/1999) 612

10. Chelle Bentz (2007/2011) 591

11. Corey roach (2001/2005) 572

12. Chris Diaforli (1990/1994) 521

13. Julie Kirlin (1986/1990) 488

14. Laura Little (2001/2005) 484

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

Courtney Prater ranks among the top scorers and rebounders in school history. She was a four-time all-Heartland Conference selection and was the league’s freshman of the year in 2009/10.

season All Conf. Coach All-Conference selections

2012/13 21-8 12-6 (3rd) Molly Jones

2011/12 21-5 16-2 (1st) Molly Jones

2010/11 25-2 17-1 (1st) Molly Jones

2009/10 20-7 12-4 (3rd) Molly Jones

2008/09 18-9 10-6 (3rd) Molly Jones

2007/08 15-11 9-7 (4th) Molly Jones

Courtney Prater, Alicia Hopkins, Katie gahimer (HM)

Courtney Prater, Alicia Hopkins (1st & Fr Team), Abbey Schmahl (HM)

Molly Martin (MvP), Torin Franz, Holly vogel, Chelle Bentz (HM)

Molly Martin, Holly vogel, Torin Franz (HM)

Molly Martin, rachel Walters, Torin Franz (HM), Abbey Schmahl (Fr Team)

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

2004/05 15-11 8-6 (4th) Molly Jones

2003/04 13-13 7-7 (5th) Molly Jones

2002/03 10-14 6-8 (6th) Molly Jones

2001/02 11-15 6-8 (5th) Molly Jones

2000/01 17-9 10-2 (2nd) Molly Jones

Angela Newkirk, Amanda Schmahl (HM), rachel Walters (HM)

Laura Little, Tessa Bair, Corey roach (HM)

Laura Little, Tessa Bair

Tessa Wynn, Laura Little, Tessa Bair (HM)

Tessa Wynn, Laura Little (HM)

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

1983/84 10-8

1982/83 11-8

1981/82 5-12

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

Mary Freeland

Mary Freeland

Mary Freeland

Mary Freeland

Connie Fox

Connie Fox

Connie Fox

Connie Fox

Connie Fox

Charlene Agne

Charlene Agne

Charlene Agne

Charlene Agne

Charlene Agne

Wanda Leffler

Hanover’s 2012/13 squad posted a 21-8 record and earned the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference tournament title with three wins in three days. The Panthers advanced to the program’s third berth in the NCAA III tournament and second in three seasons.

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

2012/13 21-8 8-3

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 13765 record in the building through its first 18 seasons, including an 8-3 record at home last season.

2013/14 Hanover College Schedule

Nov. 15-16 @ Transylvania (Ky.) Classic Nov. 15 vs. Maryville (Tenn.)

Nov. 16 vs. Adrian (Mich.) 1 p.m.

Nov. 22-23 @ Mount Union M-Club Shootout

Nov. 22 vs. Denison (Ohio)

Nov. 23 @ Mount Union (Ohio)

Dec. 4 @ Franklin *

7 @ Anderson *

Dec. 14 Earlham *

Dec. 17 Centre (Ky.) 7:30

Dec. 29-30 @ DePauw Tournament

Dec. 29 vs. Ithaca (N.Y.) 3 p.m.

Dec. 30 vs. DePauw or Alma (Mich.) TBD

Jan. 4 Defiance (Ohio) * 1 p.m.

Jan. 8 Transylvania (Ky.) * 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 11 @ Bluffton (Ohio) * 1 p.m.

Jan. 15 Mount St. Joseph (Ohio) * 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 18 Manchester * 5 p.m.

Jan. 22 @ rose-Hulman * 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 25 @ Defiance (Ohio) * 1 p.m.

Jan. 29 @ Mount St. Joseph (Ohio) * 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 1 Bluffton (Ohio) * 2 p.m.

Feb. 5 Franklin * 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 8 @ Earlham * 2 p.m.

Feb. 12 Rose-Hulman * 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 15 Anderson * 2 p.m.

Feb. 19 @ Transylvania (Ky.) * 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 22 @ Manchester * 1 p.m.

Feb. 28-Mar. 2 @ HCAC Tournament TBD * denotes Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference games

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