2014 women's
basketball media guide
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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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