Women's Basketball Media Guide 2014-15

2014 women's

basketball media guide

About the NAIA The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, is the governing body for all athletic programs in more than 260 colleges and universities throughout the United States and Canada. The long-held mission of the NAIA is to promote the education and development of wellrounded students and productive citizens through intercollegiate athletics. The Association offers equitable access and opportunities for participation in its 23 national championship events held annually throughout the country.

Today, the NAIA strengthens its commitment to student-athletes and strives to enrich their college experience by supporting academic achievement and character development. NAIA Champions of Character is the association’s innovative flagship program designed to instill character values in student-athletes, coaches, and youth in the community it serves. To learn more visit, www.NAIA.org.

varsity schedule OCTOBER 23 8:00 p.m.

Redeemer University

Travis Bass Classic

25

RC vs. Redeemer University

5:00 p.m.

Rochester H.S. Rochester H.S.

Travis Bass Classic

28 30

University of Michigan–Dearborn Lourdes University

Rochester H.S. Sylvania, OH

Aquinas College Spring Arbor University Cornerstone University Madonna University Mt. Vernon Nazarene University Grand Valley State University Spring Arbor University Ashford University

Rochester H.S. Spring Arbor, MI Grand Rapids, MI Livonia, MI Oakland Christian H.S. Allendale, MI Oakland Christian H.S. Bourbonnais, IL

8:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

NOVEMBER 1 3:00 p.m.

5 7:00 p.m.

10 6:00 p.m.

12 7:30 p.m.

15 3:00 p.m.

17 7:00 p.m.

19 7:00 p.m.

21 5:30 p.m.

Olivet Nazarene University Tournament

22 28

Olivet Nazarene University Tournament Siena Heights University

TBD 7:00 p.m.

29

Oakland University Moody Bible Institute Olivet College University of Purdue–Calumet University of Michigan–Dearborn Taylor University

Taylor University Tournament

31

Indiana Wesleyan University

12:00 p.m.

Siena Heights Tournament

2:00/4:00 p.m. Siena Heights University Tournament

DECEMBER 3 TBD 13 4:00 p.m.

17 7:00 p.m.

20 1:00 p.m.

27 5:00 p.m.

30 6:00 p.m.

Bourbonnais, IL Adrian, MI

Adrian, MI Rochester Hills, MI Rochester H.S. Oakland Christian H.S. Hammond, IN Dearborn, MI Taylor, IN Taylor, IN

Taylor University Tournament

JANUARY 8 5:30 p.m.

13 5:30 p.m.

17 1:00 p.m.

23 7:30 p.m.

24 6:00 p.m.

Andrews University Wilberforce University University of Indiana–Northwest Calvin College Wilberforce University

Berrien Springs, MI Wilberforce, OH Rochester Adams H.S. Grand Rapids, MI Stoney Creek H.S.

FEBRUARY 7 4:00 p.m.

8 2:00 p.m.

9 8:00 p.m.

14 3:00 p.m.

18 7:00 p.m.

21 2:30 p.m.

Alfred State College Alfred State vs. Finlandia Finlandia University University of Indiana-Northwest Kalamazoo College Albion College

Rochester H.S. Rochester H.S. Rochester H.S. Gary, IN Oakland Christian H.S. Oakland Christian H.S.

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varsity roster

#1 erica schwartz JR G 5-3 Waterford, MI Kettering High School

#2 kari burton SR G 5-5 Brown City, MI Brown City High School

#3 dani leander FR F 6-0 Marlette, MI North Branch High School

#4 leeza donald SO G 5-5 Clinton Twp., MI L'anse Creuse High School

#10 casey bowdell FR G 5-8 Allen Park, MI Allen Park High School

#11 keearra brown SO F 5-8 Chesterfield, MI L'anse Creuse North High School

#12 sam charney JR G 5-9 Yale High School

Yale, MI

#13 alyssa webb FR G 5-4 Sandusky, MI Sandusky High School

#20 tiffany misch SO G 5-5 Clinton Twp., MI Chippewa Valley High School

#22 caitlin charlebois JR G 5-5 Bigfork, MT Salish Kootenai College

#32 jackie highstreet JR F 5-11 Algonac, MI Macomb Community College

#44 lissa kowalewski SO C 6-0 New Boston, MI Huron High School

coaching staff eric sims, 5th season VARSITY HEAD COACH Sims enters his fifth season after leading the Lady Warriors to USCAA National Tournament appearances in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. Prior to becoming the head coach, Sims served as the team's assistant for one year and the men's assistant for 11 years.

Sims is a 1992 graduate of Livonia Churchill High School. After high school, Sims attended Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee where he graduated with a degree in Kinesiology/Sports Medicine. While at Lipscomb, Sims worked with legendary basketball coach and ESPN Espy winner, Don Meyer. He also had the honor of working with college basketball's all-time leading scorer, John Pierce.

Shortly after graduating from Lipscomb, Sims joined the Rochester College men's basketball team as an assistant coach under celebrated coach, Garth Pleasant where his main duty was coaching the post players. During his 11 years on Coach Pleasant's staff, he was fortunate to be a part of two USCAA National Championship teams as well as contribute to the development of All-American post players Mike Robinson, Bennie Theriot, Mike Tobin and Will Goree.

Eric is married to the former Jill Shultz of East Liverpool, Ohio. They have two sons: eleven-year-old Corson and ten-year-old Braden. Eric and his family reside in Redford, MI.

shay lewis

ASSISTANT COACH, 2nd Season

brent wichtner

ASSISTANT COACH, 2nd Season

kyle yerrick ASSISTANT COACH,

1st Season

rochester college athletics quick facts College Information Location: Rochester Hills, Michigan Nickname: Warriors Mascot: "Wally" the Warrior Enrollment: 1,100 Founded: 1959 Colors: Crimson and White President: Dr. John Tyson Athletic Director: Klint Pleasant Athletic Director Emeritus: Garth Pleasant Athletic Department Phone/Fax: 248-218-2181/2225

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Affiliations: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Women's Basketball Information Head Coach: Eric Sims Media Information Sports Information Director: Ryan Chipka rchipka@rc.edu 248-218-2167 Warrior Athletics Website: rochestercollegewarriors.com

junior varsity roster

Taylor Birgy Kalkaska, MI

Jackie Noel SR G 5-4 Macomb, MI Lutheran North High School

Kaity Lawson Fort Gratiot, MI

SO G 5-6 Port Huron Northern High School

Lexi Terrell

Genesee, MI

SO G 5-0 Genesee High School

Madolyn Major FR F 5-9 Burton, MI Kearsley High School

Kaila Ellis FR F 5-7 Brown City, MI Brown City High School

Hannah Campbell FR F 5-8 Rochester Hills, MI Eton Academy

Lissa Kowalewski SO C 6-0 New Boston, MI Huron High School

#2

#10

#13

#15

#22

#23

#43

#50

brent wichtner HEAD COACH, 1st Season

FR G 5-7 Kalkaska High School

junior varsity schedule OCTOBER 22

7:00 p.m. Wayne State University JV

Rochester Hills, MI

30

6:00 p.m. Lourdes University JV

Sylvania, MI

NOVEMBER 1

1:00 p.m. Oakland Community College

Oakland Christian H.S.

4

5:30 p.m. Mott Community College

Flint, MI

5

7:00 p.m. Lansing Community College

Oakland Christian H.S.

10

6:30 p.m. St. Clair County Community College Luthern High Northwest

11

5:30 p.m. Macomb Community College

Warren, MI

14

5:30 p.m. Jackson Community College

Jackson, MI

16

2:00 p.m. Siena Heights University JV

Oakland Christian H.S.

18

5:30 p.m. Lansing Community College

Lansing, MI

20

7:00 p.m. Wayne State University JV

Detroit, MI

DECEMBER 2

5:30 p.m. St. Clair County Community College

Port Huron, MI

3

7:00 p.m. Delta College

Oakland Christian H.S.

4

6:00 p.m. Alma College JV

Alma, MI

13

1:00 p.m. Jackson Community College

Oakland Christian H.S.

16

TBD

Auburn Hills, MI

Oakland Community College

JANUARY 6

7:00 p.m. Siena Heights University JV

Adrian, MI

7:00 PM

14

6:30 p.m. Calvin College JV

Oakland Christian H.S.

21

7:00 p.m. Albion College JV

Oakland Christian H.S.

23

5:15 p.m. Calvin College JV

Grand Rapids, MI

25

2:00 p.m. Alma College JV

Oakland Christian H.S.

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