2012 Rogers State University Soccer Media Guide

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2012 Women’s hillcat soccer roster 20 012 12 W o m e n ’s h illca at t s occer r oster

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Name Rebekah Meeks Sarah Schneider* Jordan Harris* Macy Travis Jessica Turner* Lauren Hager* Melissa Subu* Morgan Elliott* Veronica Subu* Taylor Hallford Blair Thomas* Jordan Beasley* Tara Garrett* Beverly Anderson* Rachel Coen* Olivia Freeman Loren LeForce* Raquel Chavez* Mikella Schexnider Cierra Lohaus* Jianna Piela* Carley Johnson Taylor Geissler Hailey Colberg Rybecca Hooper Taylor James* Haley Wenlock

Pos. GK GK GK D D F M D M F/M M F F M F M D M D D D M D F F M D

Ht. 5’4 5’7 5’9 5’6 5’3 5’0 5’5 5’6 5’2 5’6 5’4 5’8 5’4 5’3 5’5 5’3 5’4 5’3 5’9 5’8 5’3 5’1 5’3 5’9 5’3 5’1 5’11

Cl. FR JR JR FR SR SR JR RS-FR SR FR SO SO SO RS-FR RS-FR FR JR RS-FR JR JR SO FR FR FR (RS) FR (RS) SO (RS) JR (RS)

* Denotes returning player

Hometown Flower Mound, Texas/Flower Mound HS Topeka, Kan./Topeka West HS Claremore, Okla./UMKC Bartlesville, Okla./Bartlesville HS Ponca City, Okla./Ponca City HS Belgrade, Mont./Montana State Henderson, Nev./Coronado HS Coweta, Okla./Coweta HS Henderson, Nev./New Mexico State Sand Springs, Okla./Charles Page HS Grove, Okla./Grove HS Lafayette, La./Lafayette HS Claremore, Okla./Claremore HS Claremore, Okla./Claremore Christian HS Owasso, Okla./Owasso HS Verdigris, Okla./Verdigris HS Coweta, Okla./Coweta HS Broken Arrow, Okla./Drury University Sand Springs, Okla./Oral Roberts Univ.

Bulverde, Texas/Smithson Valley HS Muskogee, Okla./Muskogee HS Bixby, Okla./Bixby HS Owasso, Okla./Owasso HS Claremore, Okla./Jenks HS Coweta, Okla./Coweta HS El Reno, Okla./El Reno HS Laguna Hills, Calif./Santiago Canyon CC

(RS) Denotes 2012 redshirt

Head Coach: Derek Larkin Assistant Coaches: Shawn Slater & Bryan Weygand Managers: Shereen Clarke & Chelsea Myers

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Letter from the President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Letter from the Athletic Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 About RSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Hillcat Life Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Soccer Coaches’ Bios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 Men’s Soccer Outlook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 Men’s Soccer Player Bios (Returners) . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-16 Men’s Soccer Player Bios (Newcomers). . . . . . . . . . 17-22 2011 Men’s Soccer Season in Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 2011 Men’s Soccer Season Results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 2011 Men’s Soccer Player Stats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 2011 Men’s Soccer Statistical Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27 Men’s Soccer All-Time Records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29 Men’s Soccer All-Time Series Records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Women’s Soccer Outlook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33 Women’s Soccer Player Bios (Returners). . . . . . . . . 34-39 Women’s Soccer Player Bios (Newcomers). . . . . . . 40-43 2011 Women’s Soccer Season in Review . . . . . . . . . . . 44 2011 Women’s Soccer Season Results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 2011 Women’s Soccer Player Stats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 2011 Women’s Soccer Statistical Leaders . . . . . . . . 47-48 Women’s Soccer All-Time Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49-50 Women’s Soccer All-Time Series Records. . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Conference & Non-Conference Opponents. . . . . . . . . . 53 Athletic Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Athletic Coaching Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 RSU Hillcat Information Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 RSU Hillcat Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Hillcat Soccer Facilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 RSU Hillcat Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

The 2012 RSU Soccer Media Guide is an official publication of the Rogers State University Sports Information Office.

RSU at a Glance Founded: 1909 Enrollment: 4,637 Mascot: Hillcats School Colors: Blue & Red Conference Affiliation: Sooner Athletic Conference National Affiliation: NAIA Division 1 Men’s Sports: Golf, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, and Cross Country Women’s Sports: Golf, Soccer, Basketball, Softball, and Cross Country

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Letter from the President Welcome to another exciting season of Hillcat Soccer!

As Oklahoma’s fastest growing regional university during the past 10 years, RSU has enjoyed dynamic growth across its entire enterprise, such as: • Increasing its student population by 75 percent while still maintaining a personalized attention to service that’s become RSU’s hallmark; • Adding new academic programs to meet the needs of Oklahoma’s business and industry; • Constructing two student apartment communities to provide the Tulsa metropolitan area’s only residential, public university; • Expanding and remodeling academic facilities to provide students with up-to-date academic resources; and • Developing strong ties with the communities we serve in order to fulfill our mission of education and service.

RSU’s rapid growth also extends to our intercollegiate athletics, which are a relatively new addition after being reintroduced to campus in 2005. In only a few short years, our Hillcat teams have become a vital component of the university’s DNA providing an infectious campus spirit and a strong connection to the community. The university has invested in athletic facilities, including the new baseball/softball complex, Bushyhead Fieldhouse renovations, expansion and turf installation at Soldier Field and construction of soccer and cross country facilities on campus.

We appreciate our entire student body for their support of these campus initiatives, including the student fees that funded the recently completed $4 million renovations of the soccer facilities and baseball/softball complex. Their support signals a strong vote of confidence in our athletic programs, but also represents their investment in the quality of life at Rogers State.

As RSU begins its first year as a NCAA Division II candidate, this season marks our last as a member of the Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). We have appreciated the high priority these two organizations have placed on promoting healthy values, developing strong character traits, and encouraging academic achievement among all student-athletes. These are core values for RSU’s programs, and we work daily to impress them upon our student-athletes. We appreciate your interest in RSU athletics, and we look forward to another great season on the pitch. Go Hillcats!

Dr. Larry Rice

President, Rogers State University

Letter from the Athletic Director Greetings from the Hill and welcome to the fifth edition of Hillcat Soccer.

The RSU men’s and women’s soccer teams have enjoyed tremendous success since their inaugural seasons in 2007. Both programs have boasted double-digit win totals each and every year while also qualifying for the Sooner Athletic Conference postseason tournament.

Coach Larkin and his staff have built a solid foundation for the program while also emphasizing the importance of academic success. Eleven members of the men’s and women’s soccer teams earned bachelor’s degrees last spring.

We are excited to dedicate $2.5 million worth of facility enhancements for the soccer programs this fall. During the off season, Soldier Field was converted to artificial turf and a 9,000 square-foot fieldhouse for the soccer and cross country teams was built in the north end zone of Soldier Field, adjacent to Blue Starr Drive. The facility features spacious locker rooms for the men’s and women’s soccer teams as well as the men’s and women’s cross country teams. Coaches’ offices, an athletic training room, and storage areas for athletics and intramurals is located in the central area of the building. The facility also includes permanent concessions and restrooms for patrons and a paved concourse area with sightlines to the field.

We are very proud of our soccer teams and excited to see what the future holds for these fledging programs. The outpouring of community support has played a huge role in our early success and will remain vital to Hillcat Athletics as we strive to raise the bar once again in 2012-2013. Thank you for all you do in support of the Hillcats!

Ryan Bradley

Director of Athletics, Rogers State University

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About RSU

u RSU offer a wide variety of bachelor’s and associate degrees.

Rogers State University: A Great Oklahoma Higher Education Success Story Rogers State University holds a historic position in the annals of Oklahoma higher education.

Since RSU was accredited as a four-year university in 2000, enrollment has increased by more than 75 percent, earning RSU the title of Oklahoma's fastest-growing regional university A dynamic, progressive university with more than 4,600 students, RSU is widely recognized for its high-quality academic programs, distance learning options and high-technology learning environment. RSU is the only public four-year, residential university in the Tulsa metropolitan area.

RSU offers a wide variety of bachelor's and associate degrees. Innovative new bachelor's degrees include applied technology, environmental conservation, military history, sport management and game development.

Many students from northeast Oklahoma who plan to attend medical school complete their undergraduate studies through RSU's program in medical/molecular biology. And RSU enjoys a statewide reputation for academic excellence in its nursing program.

Distinguished Academic Achievements RSU received continued accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools without further required evaluation for 10 years - a rarity in higher education in Oklahoma and a major accomplishment achieved by few universities. This is truly a testament to the high academic quality of RSU. RSU participates in The Washington Center Internship Program, a nationally recognized program placing students with private, public, and nonprofit organizations in Washington, D.C. Students participating in the semester-long internship earn college credit while they gain "real world" experience within their field of interest and interact with influential leaders and policymakers. RSU is one of only three universities in Oklahoma to participate in this prestigious program.

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About RSU Most RSU faculty members hold doctoral degrees or the highest degrees available in their fields from esteemed institutions across the nation, including Princeton University, Duke University and the University of Oklahoma.

The university’s Honors Program provides an atmosphere where scholars can challenge themselves academically to maximize their college experience through specialized courses, student/faculty joint research projects, and a strong emphasis on service learning in the community.

The President's Leadership Class (PLC), a four-year scholarship program that fosters personal and professional development, was designed for RSU students who have demonstrated leadership abilities.

RSU also offers study abroad programs in Italy and Wales through the University's Studies-at-Large Program. The international study programs provide students with opportunities to see the world, learn about other cultures, and enrich their educational experience.

Growth in Learning Facilities The Centennial Center, which opened in 2009, has become the centerpiece of the main campus in Claremore. This two-level, 50,000-square-foot facility combines student development programs under one roof, serves as a central location for students to study and socialize and provides a focal point for the RSU campus in Claremore. The facility also offers ballrooms, conference centers, and meeting rooms for the community.

A major expansion and renovation of Baird Hall on the Claremore campus was completed in 2010. The new Baird Hall has doubled in size and contains many of the leading-edge features associated with higher learning today, including classrooms equipped with Smart Boards, a performance studio, an art gallery and an outdoor classroom for learning outdoors on sunny days.

RSU opened in September 2011 a new student apartment community that doubles the number of students living on the main campus in Claremore. The $11.5 million project accommodates up to 255 students in a three-level facility, located across the street from the present university apartments. The new 87,118-square-foot complex is located just west of Soldier Field.

Stratton Taylor Library, which opened in 2004, features distinguished collections, wireless Internet, study areas, reading rooms, computer stations and classrooms. u Baird Hall features a performance studio, an art gallery and an outdoor classroom for learning on sunny days.

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About RSU

u RSU is Oklahoma’s fastest growing regional university.

A Brief History of RSU RSU was founded in 1909 as Eastern University Preparatory School in Claremore. The school prepared the daughters and sons of area residents to attend college. Historic Preparatory Hall, known for its iconic gold dome, was the first building on the school's campus.

However, the school closed only a few years after it opened. Taking its place was the storied Oklahoma Military Academy (OMA), which operated on the Hill from 1919 to 1971.

Known as the “West Point of the Southwest,� OMA has an extensive register of graduates who became great leaders, both in military and civilian life. More than 2,500 OMA graduates served in the Armed Forces of the United States during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. More than 100 graduates gave their lives in service to their country.

In 1971, OMA closed and Claremore Junior College opened on the Hill, serving more than 400 students. The junior college grew rapidly in the 1970s, and by the time it was renamed Rogers State College in 1982, the institution boasted a variety of associate degree programs, distance learning capabilities, a new radio and television station and intercollegiate athletics.

In 1999, the Oklahoma Legislature renamed the institution Rogers State University and charged it with seeking accreditation as a four-year university. Accreditation at the baccalaureate level was granted in 2000.

Today, RSU is one of Oklahoma's fastest-growing universities, offering a wide variety of bachelor's degree programs to more than 4,600 students on campuses in Claremore, Bartlesville, Pryor and online.

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Hillcat LIFE Programs

u The core values of respect, responsibility, integrity, servant leadership and sportsmanship are addressed in the Champions of Character program.

Academic Development The Rogers State University Student-Athlete Academic Development (SAAD) program is designed to support Hillcat athletes as they strive for success in the classroom and reach their educational and career goals. The program provides academic support such as advisement, subject tutors, and learning groups for each RSU student-athlete.

Study sessions are designed specifically for each athletic program, and student-athletes are given the opportunity to work with tutors trained in their particular area of academic study. The goal of the SAAD program is to help all athletes grow into responsible adults as they become upperclassmen and take initiative to be personally responsible for their education and their future.

The Student-Athlete Academic Development program, led by Dr. Brian Andrews, is there every step of the way for all athletes, to ensure they are pursuing a degree that will support their personal goals and prepare them for life after college.

Hillcat LIFE Programs The Hillcat LIFE programs are designed to promote student-athletes’ success off the field or court. Each year, RSU introduces a variety of programs to enrich the college experience of its student-athletes, helping them avoid potential pitfalls and giving them information useful when making important life decisions. The following are some examples of Hillcat LIFE programs: Etiquette training: Student-athletes are instructed on proper dining habits, dating manners and courtesies. Each athlete is given a demonstration on the proper etiquette at formal meals.

Drug and Alcohol Counseling: Student-athletes are made aware of the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. They are given examples of athletes with promising futures who failed to reach their potential due to drug/alcohol abuse.

“It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time…” Seminar: This presentation attempts to enlighten student-athletes about the existing legal realities associated with various acts they likely deem benign and provokes introspection that will lead to more careful decision making.

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Hillcat LIFE Programs Nutrition Counseling: A nutritionist meets with student-athletes to discuss healthy meal choices and life styles. Athletes are given an overview of different types of foods and how they affect the human body.

Dangers of Gambling: Student-athletes are warned about the dangers of gambling addictions and also are warned against gambling on collegiate athletics, which is a violation of NAIA and NCAA rules.

RSU athletics continues to expand its programs in order to provide a well-rounded education for all Hillcat athletes.

Champions of Character The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Champions of Character program is designed to instill an understanding of character values in sport, and provide practical tools for student-athletes, coaches and parents to use in modeling exemplary character traits.

Launched by the NAIA in 2000, the Champions of Character program addresses character issues more comprehensively than any other national program for youth. The program currently reaches hundreds of thousands of students on nearly 300 college and university campuses in North America and extends into their surrounding communities.

The NAIA has been informally teaching character development through athletics for decades. The core values of respect, responsibility, integrity, servant leadership and sportsmanship are addressed comprehensively in the Champions of Character program.

The NAIA Champions of Character program is an educational outreach initiative that emphasizes the tenets of character and integrity, not only for NAIA college students, but for younger students, coaches and parents in our communities.

Coaches, parents, administrators and community partners all have a role in developing students of character. The NAIA Champions of Character program brings them training, guidelines and behavior models to create positive environments that promote personal growth and fun sport activity.

u Rogers State has annually been recognized as a NAIA Champion of Character since the inception of athletics.

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Derek Larkin - Head Soccer Coach In just five seasons on the Hill, Head Men’s and Women’s Soccer Coach Derek Larkin has established a winning tradition with the Rogers State University soccer programs.

A four-year starter at Missouri Valley College, Larkin was a two-year captain leading the Vikings to two Heart of America Conference Championships. He was twice named first team all-conference and second team allregion.

Larkin currently serves as a boy’s coach for the Northeast Oklahoma Futbol Club and is the former director of coaching for the Oklahoma Revolution Soccer Club and girl’s head coach for the Tulsa Nationals Soccer Club. He has collected four Directors Cup Oklahoma State Championships in his coaching career.

Larkin led both of his first-year programs to a second place finish in Sooner Athletics Conference and a spot in the Region VI Tournament in 2007 and reached the postseason with both squads again in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. He spurred the Hillcat women to the SAC Tournament Championship during their inaugural season and was named SAC Women’s Soccer Coach of the Year for his efforts.

Larkin and his wife Christy have two boys, Zach (12) and Adam (10) and reside in Owasso.

His teams have combined for 125 wins over a five-year span with the women’s program posting a 69-27-4 alltime record. Both the men and women have enjoyed double digit win totals in each of their first five seasons and have qualified for the conference post season tournament each year.

Under his guidance the Hillcats have produced two NAIA All-Americans, six first team All-SAC members, 22 second team All-SAC members, one SAC Player of the Year, one SAC Newcomer of the Year, two SAC Goalkeepers of the Year, four National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) NAIA All-Southwest Team members, one Co-SIDA Academic All-America, one NSCAA Scholar Athlete All-America, seven Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athlete, and three Co-SIDA Academic All-District players.

His 2010 women’s team earned the NSCAA Academic Team Award.

Larkin joined RSU in January 2007 as the university’s first head soccer coach. Before coming to the Hill, Larkin enjoyed success as the head boy’s soccer coach at Bishop Kelley High School from 2004-06. He led the Comets to back-to-back state championships in 2005 and 2006.

Larkin previously served as the head men’s and women’s soccer coach at Bacone College from 2002 to 2004. He was named the Red River Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in 2002 after leading the Lady Warriors to the conference championship.

Larkin also juggled “double duty” as both the men’s and women’s head soccer coach at Missouri Valley College from 1997 to 1999 and at Catoosa High School from 1999 to 2002. He compiled six district championships at Catoosa and was honored as the head coach of the Oklahoma All-State team in 2002.

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Shawn Slater - Assistant Head Coach Assistant Head Coach Shawn Slater returns for the sixth season of RSU Hillcat Soccer. Slater has been an integral part of establishing a winning tradition at RSU since the program’s inception in 2007. He brings a vast amount of experience as a player and coach to the program. An All-State selection at Tulsa Nathan Hale High School, Slater later starred at John Brown University as well as with several professional teams, including the Tulsa Roughnecks and the Dallas Sidekicks.

He worked as an assistant coach at Booker T. Washington and Tulsa Memorial High School before landing his first head coaching position at Nathan Hale in 1995. Slater later guided the Bixby and Chickasha boys’ soccer programs and helped Catoosa claim the Class 4A State Championship in 2003-04. Slater most recently served as head boy’s coach at Claremore High School leading the Zebras to its first ever state title appearance in 2007. He currently serves as a Director and is a staff coach for Blitz United Soccer Club.

Shawn and Erica Parks have a daughter Paige (1) and a son due in November 2012

Bryan Weygand - Assistant Coach Assistant coach Bryan Weygand begins his fifth season with the Hillcats this fall. Weygand assists with the men’s team and also works with the keepers for both programs. His coaching career began at Bixby High School as an assistant from 1996-2001. Weygand coached the Hurricane Futball Club in 1999 as co-coach of the 88 boys until their graduation in 2006. Since 2002 Weygand has overseen all goalkeeper training duties within the Hurricane club including the competitive, academy and recreational divisions of the Broken Arrow Soccer Club.

In his five years as goalkeeper coach Weygand has coached two Sooner Athletic Conference Goalkeepers of the Year. Sean Surridge was named SAC Goalkeeper of the Year in 2010 and in 2011 women’s goalkeeper Chelsea McMullin was named conference Goalkeeper of the Year. Under his watch, Hillcat goalkeepers have been named SAC Defensive Player of the Week 13 times and twice a RSU keeper was named NAIA National Defensive Player of the Week.

Weygand played alongside assistant coach Shawn Slater with the Tulsa Roughnecks. His professional playing career spanned from 1995-2005 in the USISL and PASL leagues. Weygand also works for Paetec Communications as an account manager. His wife Kendi is a student at RSU.

u The Hillcat coaching staff has led RSU to postseason play each year since the program’s inception in 2007.

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Men’s Soccer Outlook Outlook

Forwards

The 2012 season brings about several new faces to the RSU men’s soccer team as the Hillcats lost nine starters from a year ago. Head Soccer Coach Derek Larkin has brought in several newcomers to fill the void and come together with the returners. RSU made tremendous strides during the 2011 season as they work to become one of the primer programs in the region.

With the loss of seniors Henrique Sousa and T.J. Martin, Mohammad Shaban is the lone returner on the front line.

The Tulsa, Okla. native had a standout freshman season where he led the Hillcat offense with eight goals and two assists. Coach Larkin has brought in several new faces who could be immediate contributors to the offense.

“The exciting thing is we didn’t really have a go-to-guy on the front line last year,” Larkin said. “This year Mohammad is coming back after a very big freshman year and we have high expectations for him. But not only do we have high hopes for Mohammad but also Division I transfer from Jamaica Necas Collins who can add explosiveness to our front line. Dillion Beaird from Union High School is a very talented player as a freshman. We have four or five really good players that I think will be really fun to watch.”

“It’s always a challenge when you lose such great players all at once,” Larkin said. “We lost a large number of kids last year and it is an obstacle we had to overcome. We worked very hard in the off season, bringing in a lot of new players and good talent. We are really, really excited about the level of play. Some international flair and some very good local players that have come together great. So far, they have been much better than we had expected, the talent is there it’s just a matter of putting it all together. “ The Hillcats have produced a 10 or more win season over the past five years and they are looking to take the next step as a program.

Midfielders Senior Gary Arauz is the lone starting midfielder left from the 2011 season. He played in 18 games, starting in 16, controlling the RSU midfield.

“Obviously our expectations are the national tournament and we are capable,” Larkin said.

“We are just a game away every year. By our conference only taking one team each year it’s a hurdle we have to overcome. We feel we have the talent to do it but a lot of things have to fall into place for that to happen. We have to be peaking at the right time and you have to have luck on your side but we hope this is the year. The great thing about the whole team is for the first time in a long time we have a lot of depth. We have 28 guys right now and every one of them can contribute. It will be fun to see it play out this year.”

“We are completely starting over in the midfield,” Larkin said. “We’ve got Gary Arauz coming back who is a senior that transferred from Oral Roberts last season and Adam Harmon was a freshman that started in there last year. Matt Levenson, a transfer from Northern Junior College, along with Niall Masterson who transferred in from Coffeyville are really good players who will be impact players in the midfield. We are really excited about our midfielders this year.

There are so many players that can help us so we’re excited to see how it all plays out.” u Mohammed Shaban forward

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Men’s Soccer Outlook Defenders

The Rogers State men’s soccer team was ranked No.6 in the Sooner Athletic Conference Men’s Soccer Coaches’ Preseason Poll. Coach Larkin’s squad finished fifth in the league in 2011, going 5-4-1 in the SAC with an 11-8-1 overall record. The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma was the unanimous No. 1 pick of the SAC men’s soccer coaches to win the 2012 conference title.

The Drovers have won two of the last three league titles and captured the 2011 crown by seven points.

Bryan Jones returns for his senior campaign and will anchor the RSU defense. The Tulsa, Okla. product has been a mainstay for the Hillcats on the back line for the last two seasons and Coach Larkin is expecting him to do the same in 2012.

“We are excited for Bryan Jones,” Larkin said. “It’s his senior year and he looks better than he ever has. I think we’re surrounding him with really good players. He’s a senior and we expect big things. He can definitely be an anchor back there. We have a lot of new, young players that we hope will be solid additions. Kaspars Kokis, who is a local player from Owasso, will step in and help us along with transfers Adam Young and Kevin Howard. English centerback Mitchell Sowerby will also be an immediate impact player. We just have a whole plethora of backs that we feel will help us.”

Goalkeepers With the loss of goalkeeper Jeremy Swift, the Hillcats will put the bulk of the weight on senior Nathan Inger’s shoulders. Inger started in six of the eight contests he played in during his first season on the Hill in 2011. He transferred to RSU after playing at Northern Oklahoma College.

Redshirt freshman Mitchell Penton will also be vying for time in goal.

“It’ll be a battle between Nathan Inger and Mitchell Penton for the starting spot,” Larkin said. “Nate spent a lot of time in the off season playing in the professional development league. He’s fit, he’s ready to go, and he’s true leader as a senior. We really feel like he’s the guy we can count on.

We’re excited to see how he plays.”

Schedule Coach Larkin has put together a challenging schedule for the Hillcats as they prepare for the rigors of Sooner Athletic Conference play. The Hillcats have three teams on their schedule who are ranked in the top 10 of the NAIA Coaches’ Preseason Top 25 Poll.

“Our conference is so tough top to bottom,” Larkin said.

But our non-conference schedule is just as tough. Our second road game of the season is against regional rival Oklahoma Wesleyan who received a lot of votes and is ranked No. 23. We will play them along with some really tough opponents like Southwestern Christian, Friends University, No.8 Hannibal LaGrange, and No. 10 Missouri Valley. Our non-conference is strong enough that if we do well we’ll be able to move into the top 25.”

u Whellyn Carroll forward

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Men’s Soccer Player Bios (Returners) Number: 17 Age: 20 Class: Senior

Height/Weight: 5’6/140 Position: Midfielder

Hometown: Cobija-Pando, Bolivia High School: Instituto Americano Previous School: Oral Roberts University Major: Business Administration About: Arauz played in 18 games, starting in 16, as a junior in 2011. He tallied one goal and dished out one assist. Arauz transferred to the Hill from Oral Roberts University after playing under head coach Steven Hayes in 2010. As a Golden Eagle, Arauz participated in 22 matches starting two, scoring two goals and adding two assists in two years. He said he chose RSU because “of the great school and great soccer program.”

Season 2011 TOTAL

Games Played 18 18

Goals 1 1

Assists 4 4

Shots 24 24

Shots On Goal 10 10

Game Winning Goals 0 0

Gary

Arauz

Number: 18 Height/Weight: 5’7/125 Age: 21 Position: Midfielder Class: Redshirt Junior Hometown: Tulsa, Okla.

High School: Union Previous School: None Major: Visual Arts About: Baker returns for his junior season on the Hill. He redshirted as a true freshman at RSU in 2009. He was on the 6A Oklahoma State Soccer Championship team in 2007 and was a two-time individual state champion cross country runner at Union High School. He loves soccer and running and chose RSU because “it is close to home and has a good soccer program.”

Season 2010 TOTAL

Games Played 19 19

Goals 3 3

Assists 2 2

Shots 34 34

Shots On Goal 17 17

Game Winning Goals 2 2

Steven

Baker

Number: (RS) Height/Weight: 5’8/160 Age: 19 Position: Forward Class: Sophomore Hometown: Waxahachie, Texas High School: Waxahachie Previous School: None Major: International Business About: Garcia played in 16 games as a freshman in 2011, netting one goal and dishing out one assist. He joined RSU after a standout senior season at Waxahachie High School. Under head coach Jason Venable, Nathan scored eight goals and dished out 13 assists. He was named 1st team All-District as a junior and senior, 2nd team All-District his sophomore season and Newcomer of the Year as a freshman. Nathan is the son of Damian and Yolanda Garcia. He said he chose RSU because “it’s close to home, great soccer program and a small community with great support.”

Nathan

Season 2011 TOTAL

Games Played 16 16

Goals 1 1

Garcia

12

Assists 1 1

Shots 8 8

Shots On Goal 2 2

Game Winning Goals 0 0

Men’s Soccer Player Bios (Returners) Number: 12 Height/Weight: 5’9/155 Age: 19 Position: Defender Class: Sophomore Hometown: Sand Springs, Okla.

High School: Charles Page Previous School: None Major: Criminal Justice About: Harmon started in 16 of his 18 games played as a true freshman in 2011, helping the Hillcats to their fifth straight 10-win season. He came to RSU after graduating from Charles Page High School in Sand Springs, Okla. where he played under head coach Garland Betts. Harmon is the son of Teddie Harmon and David Harmon.

Season 2011 TOTAL

Games Played 18 18

Goals 0 0

Assists 0 0

Shots 14 14

Shots On Goal 4 4

Game Winning Goals 0 0

Adam

Harmon

Number: 11 Height/Weight: 6’4/185 Age: 20 Position: Defender Class: Redshirt Sophomore Hometown: Tulsa, Okla.

High School: Union Previous School: None Major: Accounting and Economics About: Hayes played in seven games for the Hillcats in 2011. He redshirted his freshman season on the Hill in 2010. A product of Union High School, Garron was an All-State selection in Class 6A and All-Conference honoree in his senior season. Hayes said he chose RSU “because of the great soccer program.

Season 2011 TOTAL

Games Played 7 7

Goals 0 0

Assists 0 0

Shots 0 0

Shots On Goal 0 0

Game Winning Goals 0 0

Garron

Hayes

Number: 1 Age: 21 Class: Senior

Height/Weight: 6’1/195 Position: Goalkeeper

Hometown: Lawton, Okla.

High School: Lawton Previous School: Northern Oklahoma College Major: Sport Management About: Inger started in six of the eight contests he played in during his first season on the Hill in 2011. He transferred to RSU after playing at Northern Oklahoma College under coach Michael DuRoy. Inger is the son of Debera and Thomas Inger and said he chose RSU because “of the great program, great school and tons of opportunities.”

Season 2011 TOTAL

Games Played 14 14

Minutes 675:00 675:00

Nathan

Inger

13

Goals Allowed 8 8

Saves 27 27

W-L-T 5-2-0 5-2-0

Shutouts 5.0 5.0

Men’s Soccer Player Bios (Returners) Number: 15 Age: 21 Class: Senior

Height/Weight: 6’3/200 Position: Defender

Hometown: Tulsa, Okla.

High School: Union Previous School: None Major: Sport Management About: Jones started in all 20 contests on the back line for the Hillcats as a junior in 2011, tallying one goal and one assist. Jones appeared in all 19 games of the RSU 2010 season, starting 18 of those contests. He was named second team all-conference for his efforts on the Hillcat defense. He scored two goals and a pair of assists in his sophomore campaign for the Cats. As a freshman in 2009, he appeared in six games, making four starts, before suffering a season-ending knee injury.

Bryan

Jones

Season 2009 2010 2011 TOTAL

Games Played 6 19 20 45

Goals 0 2 1 3

Assists 0 2 1 3

Shots 2 11 19 32

Shots On Goal 0 4 7 11

Game Winning Goals 0 0 0 0

Number: (RS) Height/Weight: 6’1/155 Age: 19 Position: Defender Class: Redshirt Freshman Hometown: Owasso, Okla.

High School: Owasso Previous School: None Major: Computer Science About: Lewis redshirted his freshman season as a Hillcat in 2011 after leading the Owasso Rams to a state semi-final finish as a senior under head coach Dave Yates. Lewis said he chose RSU for “the opportunity to play soccer and get an education close to home.”

Season 2011 TOTAL

Games Played 18 18

Goals 0 0

Assists 0 0

Shots 14 14

Shots On Goal 4 4

Game Winning Goals 0 0

Kyle

Lewis

Number: (RS) Height/Weight: 5’9/190 Age: 19 Position: Midfielder Class: Redshirt Freshman Hometown: Austin, Texas High School: Anderson Previous School: None Major: Game Development About: Madden redshirted his freshman season as a Hillcat in 2011. Myles helped lead Anderson High School as a senior to the first round of the playoffs. He earned 1st team All-District honors as a center midfielder for head coach Philip Reus. Madden said he chose RSU “because they have a fantastic game development program and I get to play soccer.”

Season 2011 TOTAL

Games Played 3 3

Goals 0 0

Myles

Madden

14

Assists 0 0

Shots 1 1

Shots On Goal 1 1

Game Winning Goals 0 0

Men’s Soccer Player Bios (Returners) Number: 0 Height/Weight: 6’3/165 Age: 19 Position: Goalkeeper Class: Redshirt Freshman Hometown: Richardson, Texas High School: Richardson Previous School: None Major: Criminal Justice About: Penton redshirted his freshman season at RSU. He came to the Hill from Richardson High School where he helped lead the team to a district championship under head coach Ryan Logan. Penton said he chose RSU because “of the great classes.”

Season 2011 TOTAL

Games Played 0 0

Minutes 0 0

Goals Allowed 0 0

Saves 0 0

W-L-T 0-0-0 0-0-0

Shutouts 0 0

Mitchell

Penton

Number: 16 Height/Weight: 5’11/165 Age: 19 Position: Midfielder Class: Sophomore Hometown: Claremore, Okla.

High School: Claremore Previous School: None Major: Political Science About: Seward played in 13 games, starting one as a true freshman in 2011. He didn’t go far to continue his soccer career in college. The Claremore, Okla. native played under RSU assistant coach Shawn Slater at Claremore High School. Patrick was a captain as both a junior and senior, earning All-State recognition his senior season and All-District honors as a junior. Seward said he chose RSU because “of the great academics and I love the soccer program.”

Season 2011 TOTAL

Games Played 13 13

Goals 0 0

Assists 0 0

Shots 2 2

Shots On Goal 0 0

Game Winning Goals 0 0

Patrick

Seward

Number: 7 Height/Weight: 5’8/160 Age: 19 Position: Forward Class: Sophomore Hometown: Tulsa, Okla.

High School: Peace Academy Previous School: None Major: Molecular Biology About: Shaban burst onto the scene as a true freshman, leading the team in scoring with eight goals and two assists.

Three of his goals were game-winners. He played in all 20 games, starting in 15 and was named second team All-Sooner Athletic Conference. He came to RSU after attending Tulsa Community College as a freshman. He said he chose RSU because of “the good soccer program along with a good education.”

Season 2011 TOTAL

Games Played 20 20

Goals 8 8

Mohammed

Shaban

15

Assists 2 2

Shots 45 45

Shots On Goal 25 25

Game Winning Goals 3 3

Men’s Soccer Player Bios (Returners) Number: 13 Age: 21 Class: Senior

Height/Weight: 6’1/165 Position: Midfielder

Hometown: Tulsa, Okla.

High School: Union Previous School: None Major: Business Marketing About: Smith played in 18 contests as a junior in 2011, netting a pair of goals. He played in 16 matches in 2010, scoring two goals and tallying one assist as a sophomore. In 2009, he appeared in 18 games and made three starts as a true freshman on the Hill. The Union High School product scored two goals during his freshman campaign. Smith, the son of Steve and Ann Smith, said he chose RSU “because it’s close to home and great for my major.”

Grant

Smith

Season 2009 2010 2011 TOTAL

Games Played 18 16 18 52

Goals 2 2 2 6

Assists 0 1 0 1

u Thirteen players return from a squad that finished 11-8-1 last season.

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Shots 13 12 11 36

Shots On Goal 7 3 3 13

Game Winning Goals 0 0 0 0

Men’s Soccer Player Bios (Newcomers) Number: 19 Age: 18 Class: Freshman

Height/Weight: 5’9/140 Position: Forward

Hometown: Wichita Falls, Texas High School: Union High Previous School: None Major: Undecided About: Beaird comes to RSU from Union High School (Okla.) where he was a four-year letter winner under head coach Cory Butler. As a senior, he netted 11 goals and dished out nine assists while being named to the all-conference team. Off the field, Beaird enjoys many different kinds of music. He is the son of Troy Beaird and Khristie Beaird and said he chose RSU because of “the great environment and nice facilities.”

Dylan

Beaird

Number: 6 Age: 23 Class: Junior

Height/Weight: 6’2/200 Position: Defender

Hometown: Johannesburg, South Africa High School: The Hill High School Previous School: Northern Oklahoma College Major: Geography About: Carroll comes to the Hill after two seasons at Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa, Okla. where he played under coach Michael DuRoy. As a sophomore in 2011 he was named to the all-region team. Off the pitch, Carroll was named to the Dean’s Honor Roll in both years he spent at NOC. He is the son of Bobby Carroll and Frances Wood. Carroll said he chose RSU because “of the great opportunity and inviting soccer program.”

Whellyn

Carroll

Number: (RS) Age: 18 Class: Freshman

Height/Weight: 6’0/158 Position: Defender

Hometown: Metairie, La. High School: Grace King Previous School: None Major: Business/Sport Management About: Choe joins the Hillcats from Grace King High School where he played under Raul Hernandez. As a senior he was named to the Louisiana All-State team and was his team’s MVP. During his junior and freshman campaigns, Grace King was crowned district champs and he was named the team MVP during his junior season. He was a four-time all-district 9A performer and was named to the all-freshman team in 2009. Choe was born in Seoul, South Korea and is the son of Bong Choe and Youngja Im.

Eddie

Choe

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Men’s Soccer Player Bios (Newcomers) Number: 21 Age: 18 Class: Freshman

Height/Weight: 5’3/130 Position: Midfielder

Hometown: Broken Arrow, Okla.

High School: Broken Arrow Previous School: None Major: Business About: Clark comes to the Hill from Broken Arrow High School where he played under head coach Alex Miranda. Off the field, he was an honor roll student throughout high school. He is the son of Trent and P.J. Clark and said he chose RSU because of the “great atmosphere with friendly students and staff.”

Caleb

Clark

Number: 9 Height/Weight: 5’10/168 Age: 21 Position: Forward Class: Sophomore Hometown: Kingston, Jamaica High School: Tivoti Gardens Previous School: University of Hartford Major: Sports Management About: Collins transfers to RSU from the University of Hartford in West Hartford, Conn. Prior to his stop at UH, he attended Tivoti Gardens High School where he was named player of the year in 2009. Collins is the son of Erica Lennox and Denzil Collins.

Necas

Collins

Number: 2 Height/Weight: 5’11/175 Age: 20 Position: Defender Class: Sophomore Hometown: Blanchardstown, Ireland High School: Coolmine Community School Previous School: Coffeyville Community College (Kan.) Major: Elementary Education About: Howard joins the Hillcats after spending one season at Coffeyville Community College under head coach Corey Feerer. The Ravens were crowned Jayhawk Conference Champions and earned a runner-up finish in the Region VI tournament. Howard tallied three goals and dished out one assist on the season. He is the son of Kevin and Jenny Howard and a supporter of Liverpool. He said he chose RSU because of the “nice campus, great facilities and good soccer program.”

Kevin

Howard

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Men’s Soccer Player Bios (Newcomers) Number: 20 Age: 22 Class: Freshman

Height/Weight: 5’10/163 Position: Midfielder

Hometown: Zemun, Serbia High School: Tehnicka Skola Previous School: None Major: Business Administration About: Kenjic comes to RSU from Serbia. He said he chose RSU because “of the new facilities, great school and the ability to experience a new country.”

Danko

Kenjic

Number: 5 Age: 19 Class: Freshman

Height/Weight: 6’0/160 Position: Midfielder

Hometown: Owasso, Okla.

High School: Owasso Previous School: None Major: Business About: Kokis comes to RSU after scoring a team-leading 13 goals for the Owasso High School Rams as a senior in 2012 under head coach David Yates. He was the team captain and MVP during his senior campaign while earning first team 6A All-State and All-Metro honors. Kokis was a four-year letter winner at Owasso and tied the team-high for goals scored as a freshman with seven. Born in Latvia, Kokis is the son of Arnis and Sigita Kokis. He said he chose RSU because it’s “close to home and has a good soccer program.”

Kaspars

Kokis

Number: 8 Age: 20 Class: Junior

Height/Weight: 5’11/165 Position: Midfielder

Hometown: Lawton, Okla.

High School: MacArthur Previous School: Northern Oklahoma College Major: Sports Management About: Levenson transfers to the Hill after spending two years at Northern Oklahoma College under head coach Michael DuRoy. During his sophomore season he was named to the all-region team and was named NOC MVP. Off the field he was named to the dean’s honor roll. Over the summer Levenson played for the Springfield Demize in the Player Development League in Springfield, Mo. under coach Armen Tonianse. Prior to his stop at NOC, he played at MacArthur High School where he tallied eight goals and eight assists as a senior and was named all-state and all-district. He is the son of Jimmy Levenson and Rebecca Kayser. Levenson chose RSU because of “the great facilities, to win on the soccer field while proceeding with my faith and education.”

Mathew

Levenson

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Men’s Soccer Player Bios (Newcomers) Number: 14 Height/Weight: 5’11/161 Age: 20 Position: Midfielder Class: Sophomore Hometown: Dublin, Ireland High School: St. Finians Previous School: Coffeyville Community College (Kan.) Major: Elementary Education About: Masterson comes to the Hill after spending one season at Coffeyville Community College under Head Coach Corey Feerer. The Ravens registered the Jayhawk Conference Championship and earned a runner-up finish in the Region VI tournament in 2011. Masterson received all-conference accolades after netting eight goals and dishing out 16 assists. He is the son of Niall and Elizabeth Masterson and is a supporter of Manchester United. He said he chose RSU because of “the facilities and campus are extremely nice.”

Niall

Masterson

Number: (RS) Age: 19 Class: Freshman

Height/Weight: 5’10/150 Position: Midfielder

Hometown: Broken Arrow, Okla.

High School: Broken Arrow Previous School: None Major: Business About: Parsons comes to the Hill after graduating from Broken Arrow High School. He played in every game as a senior suffering an injury prior to the playoffs. Parsons was a four-year letter winner for the Tigers, scoring 16 goals during his freshman season. He is the son of Abby and Steve Parsons.

Michael

Parsons

Number: (RS) Age: 18 Class: Freshman

Height/Weight: 5’5/141 Position: Midfielder

Hometown: Providence, R.I. High School: Broken Arrow (Okla.)

Previous School: None Major: Criminal Justice About: Perez comes to RSU after scoring nine goals and adding seven assists for the Broken Arrow Tigers as a senior. The four-year letter winner compiled 42 goals and 25 assists during his career at BA under head coach Alex Miranda. Perez was born in Providence, R.I. and is Guatemalan. He is the son of Mynor Perez and Irma Perez. He chose RSU because of the “great soccer program and great school.”

Chris

Perez

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Men’s Soccer Player Bios (Newcomers) Number: 10 Age: 18 Class: Freshman

Height/Weight: 6’0/166 Position: Defender

Hometown: Tulsa, Okla.

High School: Union Previous School: None Major: Undecided About: Pitts joins the Hillcats from Union High School where he was a four-year letter winner. In his senior season, he scored two goals and was named to the all-state team, all-metro first team, first team all-conference and academic all-conference.

Pitts also enjoys playing basketball. He is the son of Eric Rigsby and Laura Rigsby.

Caleb

Pitts

Number: 4 Age: 18 Class: Freshman

Height/Weight: 6’2/168 Position: Defender

Hometown: Willington, England High School: New College Durham Previous School: None Major: Criminal Justice About: Sowerby comes to the Hill from New College Durham where he played under head coach Colin Myers. His team ended its season last year at the quarterfinals of the National Cup. He also played club for Willington AFC under coach Rob Lee. He scored three goals and the team played in the cup finals. Sowerby is the son of Sandra Fleming and is a supporter of Newcastle. He chose RSU because of the “good facilities, good future and a new experience.”

Mitchell

Sowerby

u An influx of new faces will look to push RSU onto the national scene in 2012

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Men’s Soccer Player Bios (Newcomers) Number: 3 Age: 20 Class: Junior

Height/Weight: 6’0/180 Position: Defender

Hometown: Keller, Texas High School: Keller High School Previous School: Northeastern Oklahoma A&M Major: Sports Management About: Young transfers to RSU from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M where he was a two-year starter under coach John Parrigon. During his sophomore campaign he scored three goals on the season, the team was crowned regional champions and he earned all-region honors. In high school, Young was an all-conference and all-state selection as a senior in 2010. In 2009 his team went 23-0 and won a state championship and he was an all-conference performer. Young enjoys visiting other countries and learning new cultures. He is the son of Randy and Kristin Young and said he chose RSU “to win a national title.”

Adam

Young

Number: (RS) Age: 20 Class: Junior

Height/Weight: 6’0/161 Position: Midfielder/Defender

Hometown: Jacksonville, Fla. High School: Bishop Miege Previous School: Johnson County Community College Major: Sports Management About: Zvosec comes to the Hill after spending two years at Johnson County Community College where he played under Fatai Ayode. During his sophomore season he netted one goal and dished out three assists, earning second team all-conference and second team all-region honors. At Bishop Miege High School he led the team in scoring in his senior season, netting 10 goals and four assists as a center back. He was named to the all-state team and all-metro first team. Zvosec is the son of Richard and Sandra Zvosec.

Devin

Zvosec

u In five seasons the Hillcats have compiled double-digit win totals each year.

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2011 Men’s Soccer Season In Review The Rogers State men’s soccer team reached the postseason for the fifth consecutive season in 2011, tallying its fifth year with 10 or more wins.

Sousa also received Capital One Academic All-American second team honors as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). The senior was only the second Hillcat to receive the honor. He graduated from RSU in May with a business management degree, boasting a 3.50 GPA.

The Hillcats opened the 2011 slate by winning four of their first five matches. In their season opener, the men earned a 2-0 win over regional rival Oklahoma Wesleyan in front of over 500 fans at Soldier Field. RSU dropped its first road match of the season to then-No.14 Missouri Valley 2-1 but bounced back with three consecutive wins in Claremore.

The Hillcats ended the season with a record of 11-8-1. Six seniors played their final game in Hillcat red and blue: Marko Bukva, Ryan Coffman, Griffin Kane, T.J. Martin, Henrique Sousa, and Chase Walker. Coach Larkin and the 18 players returning will look to bring home their first conference title in 2012.

Coach Derek Larkin’s squad opened SAC play with a crushing 2-1 overtime loss to Wayland Baptist. The Pioneers tallied the game-winner off a penalty kick in the 99th minute. RSU fell to Lubbock Christian two days later before getting back on the right track with wins over Mid-America Christian and St. Gregory’s. The Cats rounded out the conference slate with a 5-4-1 record, clinching a spot in the SAC Tournament for the fifth straight season. The Hillcats secured a 2-0 win at John Brown in the opening round of the tournament before ending their season in the semifinals as LCU tallied a 1-0 victory over RSU in Texas.

The RSU goalkeeping duo of Nathan Inger and Jeremy Swift each received Sooner Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week honors. During the week of September 5-11 Inger, a junior goalkeeper from Lawton, Okla., posted a shutout in his RSU debut against Avila (Kan.), leading the Hillcats to a 1-0 week to earn the honor. Swift, a freshman goalkeeper from Bixby, Okla., earned the final conference weekly award of the year as he led the Hillcats past John Brown on the road twice in one week.

A trio of Rogers State men’s soccer players earned All-Sooner Athletic Conference honors. Senior Henrique Sousa headlined the group, being named first team all-conference. The Sao Paulo, Brazil native completed the season with seven goals and four assists. He scored three game-winning goals and played in 18 contests, starting 17 times. Senior Ryan Coffman and freshman Mohammed Shaban registered second team all-conference honors. Coffman anchored the Hillcat defense while compiling two goals and dishing out a pair of assists. The Mansfield, Texas native was a three-year starter for the Cats as he played in 18 games and started in 17 matches as a senior. Shaban, a true freshman from Tulsa, Okla., burst onto the scene as he led RSU in scoring with eight goals and dished out two assists. He fired three gamewinning goals and played in all 19 games, starting in 15 contests.

u Gary Arauz midfielder

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2011 Men’s Soccer Season Results Date 08/30/11 09/01/11 09/06/11 09/15/11 09/20/11 09/23/11 09/25/11 09/29/11 10/01/11 10/04/11 10/07/11 10/08/11 10/11/11 10/18/11 10/21/11 10/25/11 10/29/11 11/01/11 11/04/11 11/07/11

Opponent Oklahoma Wesleyan Missouri Valley Avila University Bacone (Okla.)

Southwestern Christian Friends University Austin College Wayland Baptistu Lubbock Christianu Southern Nazareneu Oklahoma Cityu Lindenwood Oklahoma Christianu USAOu Mid-America Christianu St. Gregory’su Oklahoma Baptistu John Brownu John Brownv Lubbock Christianv

udenotes SAC match

Location H A H H H A A H H A H H H A H A H A A A

Score 2-0 1-2 2-0 6-0 5-0 0-1 1-0 1-2 0-5 1-0 3-0 0-1 2-2 0-5 3-0 2-0 0-1 2-1 2-0 0-1

Result W L W W W L W/OT L/OT L W W L T/2OT L W W L W W L

Season Totals Overall Record: Home: Away: Neutral: Vs. SAC Opponents: Postseason:

vdenotes SAC Tournament match

u Rogers State rounded out the 2011 season with back-to-back road wins over John Brown University.

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11-8-1 6-4-1 5-4-0 0-0-0 5-4-1 1-1

2011 Men’s Soccer Player Stats Player Stats No

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

Player Williams, Devon Cochran, Ryan Swift, Jeremy Inger, Nathan Martin, T.J. Rector, Tyler Olmstead, Jonathan Bukva, Marko Garcia, Nathan Kane, Griffin Coffman, Ryan Shaban, Mohammed Sousa, Henrique Walker, Chase Friesen, Justin Smith, Grant Hayes, Garron Jones, Bryan Harmon, Adam Arauz, Gary Seward, Patrick Adamson, Mychal Madden, Myles Bell, David

Total Opponents

GP 9 2 13 8 13 14 3 19 16 20 18 20 20 20 19 18 7 20 18 18 13 16 3 16

GS 0 0 13 7 11 2 0 18 1 10 17 15 19 13 19 1 0 20 16 16 1 9 0 14

Min 211 50 267 90 605 640 26 1508 444 1034 1461 1263 1441 836 1304 590 137 1717 1292 948 216 919 57 860

G 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 2 8 7 2 2 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0

A 1 0 0 0 3 1 0 2 1 1 2 2 4 0 2 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 0

Pts 5 0 0 0 5 1 0 2 3 5 6 18 18 4 6 4 0 3 0 6 0 0 0 0

G/SH 0.400 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.053 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.125 0.100 0.087 0.178 0.096 0.100 0.071 0.182 0.000 0.053 0.000 0.042 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000

SH 5 1 0 0 19 9 0 4 8 20 23 45 73 20 28 11 0 19 14 24 2 4 1 1

SOG 2 0 0 0 7 2 0 2 2 9 11 25 33 7 17 3 0 7 4 10 0 1 1 0

SOG/SH 0.400 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.368 0.222 0.000 0.500 0.250 0.450 0.478 0.556 0.452 0.350 0.607 0.273 0.000 0.368 0.286 0.417 0.000 0.250 1.000 0.000

YC 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 4 0 3 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 3

RC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

GW 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Blocks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 0

PKM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

PKA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

363 364

241 239

17916 17850

33 21

24 14

90 56

0.099 0.090

332 233

144 94

0.434 0.403

23 23

1 3

11 8

8 21

2 1

2 1

Goalie Stats No

Player

GP

GS

Min

GA

GAAvg

SV

Pct

W

L

T

SHO

0

Swift, Jeremy

13

13

1152:34

13

1.015

43

0.768

6

6

1

5.00

1

Inger, Nathan

8

7

675:00

8

1.067

27

0.771

5

2

0

5.00

0.777

11

8

1

10.0

8

12

1

4.0

Total

363 241 1827:34

21

1.034

73

Opponents

364 239 1827:34

33

1.625

112 0.772

Corner Kicks By Period

Shots By Period

1st

2nd

OT1 OT2 Total

1st

2nd

OT1 OT2 Total

Rogers State

55

56

1

0

112

Rogers State

173

152

2

2

329

Opponent

37

37

0

0

74

Opponent

116

116

1

0

233

Fouls By Period

Saves By Period

1st

2nd

OT1 OT2 Total

1st

2nd

Rogers State

156

134

3

3

296

Rogers State

41

32

0

0

73

Opponent

126

99

3

2

230

Opponent

57

52

1

1

111

25

OT1 OT2 Total

2011 Men’s Soccer Statistical Leaders SEASON LEADERS Goals

Shots

Mohammed Shaban Henrique Sousa 6 tied at 2

8 7

Assists

Shutouts

Henrique Sousa Mohammed Shaban Justin Friesen

73 45 28

Shots on Goal

Gary Arauz Henrique Sousa T.J. Martin

4 4 3

Points

Henrique Sousa Mohammed Shaban Justin Friesen

33 25 17

Nathan Inger Jeremy Swift

5 5

Goalkeeper Wins Jeremy Swift Nathan Inger

6 5

Saves

Mohammed Shaban Henrique Sousa 3 others tied 6

18 18

Jeremy Swift Nathan Inger

43 27

INDIVIDUAL GAME LEADERS Goals

Shots

Ryan Coffman (vs. Southwestern Christian 9/20/11) 2 others tied at 2

2

2

Points Mohammed Shaban (vs. Bacone 9/15/11)

8

Shots on Goal

Assists Henrique Sousa (vs. Oklahoma Christian 10/11/11)

Saves

Henrique Sousa (vs. Oklahoma Christian 10/11/11)

Mohammed Shaban (vs. Southwestern Christian 9/20/11)

4

Henrique Sousa (vs. Mid-America Christian 10/21/11)

4

5

SOCCER AWARDS & HONORS All-Conference Henrique Sousa Ryan Coffman Mohammed Shaban

Awards 1st Team 2nd Team 2nd Team

Henrique Sousa

NSCAA All-Southwest Team NSCAA Scholar All-America College Division Second Team

Henrique Sousa

CoSIDA Academic All-American Second Team

Henrique Sousa

CoSIDA Academic All-District First Team

Henrique Sousa

Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athlete

Henrique Sousa

USL PRO Combine Participant

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Nathan Inger (vs. USAO 10/18/11)

7

Jeremy Swift (vs. Oklahoma Baptist 10/29/11)

7

2011 Men’s Soccer Statistical Leaders INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS High

Player(s)

Opponent

Date

5

Mohammed Shaban

vs Bacone

09/15/11

5

Henrique Sousa

vs Southwestern Christian

09/20/11

2

Ryan Coffman

vs Southwestern Christian

09/20/11

2

Mohammed Shaban

vs Oklahoma Christian

10/11/11

2

Mohammed Shaban

vs Bacone

09/15/11

2

Mohammed Shaban

vs Avila University

09/06/11

2

Henrique Sousa

vs Mid-America Christian

10/21/11

Assists

2

Henrique Sousa

vs Oklahoma Christian

10/11/11

Shots

8

Henrique Sousa

vs Oklahoma Christian

10/11/11

Shots On Goal

4

Mohammed Shaban

vs Southwestern Christian

09/20/11

4

Henrique Sousa

vs Mid-America Christian

10/21/11

7

Nathan Inger

vs Science & Arts

10/18/11

7

Jeremy Swift

vs Oklahoma Baptist

10/29/11

Points Goals

Saves

TEAM GAME HIGHS

OPPONENT TEAM HIGHS

High

Opponent

Date

High

Opponent

Date

Points

18

vs Bacone

09/15/11

Points

16

vs Science & Arts

10/18/11

Goals

6

vs Bacone

09/15/11

Goals

5

vs Lubbock Christian

10/01/11

Assists

6

vs Bacone

09/15/11

5

vs Science & Arts

10/18/11

Shots

29

vs Bacone

09/15/11

Assists

6

vs Science & Arts

10/18/11

Shots On Goal

16

vs Southwestern Christian

09/20/11

Shots

22

vs Science & Arts

10/18/11

Saves

8

vs Friends University

09/23/11

Shots On Goal

12

vs Science & Arts

10/18/11

Corner Kicks

12

vs Oklahoma Baptist

10/29/11

Saves

11

vs Southwestern Christian

09/20/11

12

vs Bacone

09/15/11

Corner Kicks

6

vs Oklahoma Baptist

10/29/11

21

vs Avila University

09/06/11

6

vs Avila University

09/06/11

22

vs Oklahoma Christian

10/11/11

Fouls

Fouls

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RSU Men’s All-Time Records All-Time Men’s Soccer Season Results 2007 Men’s Soccer Season Results Date 9/5 9/7 9/8 9/11 9/15 9/18 9/21 9/22 9/25 9/29 10/4 10/6 10/9 10/11 10/13 10/22 10/26 11/3

Opponent

Bacone College College of the Southwest UT-Brownsville Oklahoma Christianu John Brownu Saint Gregory's Ottawa University Southwestern College USAOu Saint Gregory'su Southern Nazareneu Bethel College University of the Ozarks Oklahoma Baptistu Oklahoma Cityu Mid-America Christian Oklahoma Baptistv Oklahoma Christianw

H/A H N H H A H A H H A H A A H A H H A

Score 3-1 5-0 0-3 2-2 1-0 2-2 5-0 4-1 3-0 3-2 0-3 1-3 2-1 4-1 2-1 4-1 0-3 1-5

2010 Men’s Soccer Season Results

Result

Date

W W L T W T W W W W L L W W W W L L

Final Record: 11-5-2 | Conference: 5-1-1 Home: 5-2-2 | Away: 5-2-0 | Neutral: 1-1-0 | Postseason: 0-2-0

2008 Men’s Soccer Season Results Date

08/30 09/03 09/12 09/14 09/18 09/21 09/24 09/27 09/30 10/07 10/11 10/14 10/18 10/24 10/26 10/29 11/01 11/03 11/07

Opponent

Bacone College Our Lady of the Lake Lindenwood University Missouri Valley College Tabor College Bethel College Ottawa University Friends University St. Gregory'su Oklahoma Christianu Oklahoma Cityu Mid-America Christianu Oklahoma Baptistu USAOu Columbia College John Brownu Southern Nazareneu Southwestern College Southern Nazarenev

H/A A H A N H H A H H A H H A A H H A A A

Score

5-0 2-1 0-3 1-0 3-0 8-0 2-0 0-/2OT 1-0 2-3/OT 1-2 1-0 2-2/2OT 1-5 1-1/2OT 1-0/2OT 0-3 1-0/2OT 1-2

Date

08/28 08/31 09/11 09/12 09/18 09/19 09/22 09/25 09/27 09/29 10/03 10/06 10/09 10/14 10/20 10/23 10/27 10/30 11/06 11/09

Opponent

Northeastern State Bacone College Our Lady of the Lake Oklahoma Wesleyan Friends University Bethel College Sterling College Southwestern College Ottawa University Wayland Baptistu Oklahoma Cityu Oklahoma Baptistu St. Gregory'su John Brownu Science & Artsu Oklahoma Christianu Mid-America Christianu Southern Nazareneu Oklahoma Christianv Science & Artsv

H/A A H H H A A H H H A A H A A H H A H H A

Score

1-2 4-0 3-2 2-0 1-0 2-0 5-1 9-0 3-1 5-3 0-5 3-0 4-1 1-1/2OT 0-2 2-1 0-1/OT 1-2 1-0 0-4

Oklahoma Wesleyan Lyon College Oral Roberts University Friends University Bethel College McPherson College Avila University Ottawa University Southern Nazareneu Wayland Baptistu Oklahoma Cityu Oklahoma Baptistu St. Gregory's Universityu John Brown Universityu Lubbock Christianu USAOu Oklahoma Christianu Mid-America Christianu Oklahoma Cityv

A H A H H H A A A A A H H H H A H A A

2011 Men’s Soccer Season Results

Result

Date

W W L W W W W T W L L W T L T W L W L

08/30/11 09/01/11 09/06/11 09/15/11 09/20/11 09/23/11 09/25/11 09/29/11 10/01/11 10/04/11 10/07/11 10/08/11 10/11/11 10/18/11 10/21/11 10/25/11 10/29/11 11/01/11 11/04/11 11/07/11

Opponent

Oklahoma Wesleyan Missouri Valley Avila University Bacone (Okla.)

Southwestern Christian Friends University Austin College Wayland Baptistu Lubbock Christianu Southern Nazareneu Oklahoma Cityu Lindenwood Oklahoma Christianu USAOu Mid-America Christianu St. Gregory’su Oklahoma Baptistu John Brownu John Brownv Lubbock Christianv

Score

0-0/2OT 1-2 1-0 2-1/2OT 5-0 4-0 2-0/2OT 5-2 1-0 6-1 1-0 1-4 6-0 0-3 1-1/2OT 1-2/2OT 2-0 0-2 1-3

Result T L W W W W W W W W W L W L T L W L L

H/A H A H H H A A H H A H H H A H A H A A A

Score

2-0 1-2 2-0 6-0 5-0 0-1 1-0/OT 1-2/OT 0-5 1-0 3-0 0-1 2-2/2OT 0-5 3-0 2-0 0-1 2-1 2-0 0-1

Result W L W W W L W L L W W L T L W W L W W L

Final Record: 11-8-1 | Conference: 5-4-1 Home: 6-4-1 | Away: 5-4-0 | Neutral: 0-0-0 | Postseason: 1-1-0

All-Time Men’s Soccer Totals

Result L W W W W W W W W W L W W T L W L L W L

Overall Record: 56-31-9 Home: 31-12-6 Away: 23-18-3 Neutral: 2-1-0 Vs. SAC Opponents: 22-17-5 Postseason: 2-6-0

Final Record: 13-6-1 | Conference: 4-4-1 Home: 9-2-0 | Away: 4-4-1 | Neutral: 0-0-0 | Postseason: 0-1-0

udenotes SAC match

H/A

Final Record: 11-6-2 | Conference: 5-4-1 Home: 5-3-1 | Away: 6-3-1 | Neutral: 0-0-0 | Postseason: 0-1-0

Final Record: 10-6-3 | Conference: 3-4-1 Home: 6-1-2 | Away: 3-5-1 | Neutral: 1-0-0 | Postseason: 0-1-0

2009 Men’s Soccer Season Results

Opponent

08/31 09/03 09/07 09/10 09/14 09/18 09/20 09/24 09/28 10/01 10/05 10/09 10/12 10/16 10/21 10/23 10/26 11/02 11/05

vdenotes SAC Tournament match

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wdenotes Region VI Tournament match

RSU Men’s All-Time Records All-Time Men’s Soccer Awards & Honors

All-Time Men’s Soccer Statistical Leaders Career Records

Single-Season Records

2007

2011

13

All-Conference Desmond Fitzgerald – 2nd Team Brett Jones – 2nd Team Luke Helm – 2nd Team

All-Conference Henrique Sousa – 1st Team Ryan Coffman – 2nd Team Mohammed Shaban – 2nd Team

Goals Desmond Fitzgerald (2007-10)

28

Goals Desmond Fitzgerald (2009)

Assists T.J. Martin (2008-11)

17

Assists TJ Martin (2009)

7

Points Desmond Fitzgerald (2007-10)

65

Points Desmond Fitzgerald (2009)

28

Shots Henrique Sousa (2008-11)

216

Shots Henrique Sousa (2011)

73

Shots on Goal Henrique Sousa (2008-11)

103

Shots on Goal Henrique Sousa (2011)

33

Game Winning Goals Desmond Fitzgerald (2007-10)

8

Saves Sean Surridge (2007)

116

Saves Sean Surridge (2007-10)

350

Shutouts Sean Surridge (2008 & 2009)

6

Shutouts Sean Surridge (2007-10)

19

Goalkeeper Wins Sean Surridge (2009)

13

Goals-Against Average (Minimum 1,000 minutes) Jeremy Swift 1.015 (2010-Present) Goalkeeper Wins Sean Surridge (2007-10)

2008

Awards Henrique Sousa – NSCAA All-Southwest Team Henrique Sousa – NSCAA Scholar All-America College Division Second Team Henrique Sousa – CoSIDA 2009 Academic All-American Second All-Conference Team Desmond Fitzgerald – 2nd Team Henrique Sousa – CoSIDA Sean Surridge – 2nd Team Academic All-District First Team Henrique Sousa – 2nd Team Henrique Sousa – Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athlete 2010 Henrique Sousa – USL PRO All-Conference Combine Participant Sean Surridge – 1st Team SAC Goalkeeper of the Year Bryan Jones – 2nd Team All-Conference Sean Surridge – 2nd Team Henrique Sousa – 2nd Team Ryan Coffman – 2nd Team

Post Season Sean Surridge – SAC Goalkeeper of the Year Awards Carlos Zuta – Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete Henrique Sousa – Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete Victor Brown – Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete

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u Henrique Sousa earned seven awards in his senior season including being named CoSIDA Academic All-American Second Team.

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RSU Men’s All-Time Series Records AUSTIN COLLEGE Games: 1 Series Record: RSU leads 1-0-0 At AC: RSU leads 1-0-0 09/25/11 A 1-0/OT

W

AVILA UNIVERSITY Games: 2 Series Record: RSU leads 2-0-0 At RSU: RSU leads 1-0-0 At Avila: RSU leads 1-0-0 09/20/10 A 2-0/2OT W 09/06/11 H 2-0 W BACONE COLLEGE Games: 4 Series Record: RSU leads 4-0-0 At RSU: RSU leads 3-0-0 At Bacone: RSU leads 1-0-0 09/5/07 H 3-1 08/30/08 A 5-0 08/31/09 H 4-0 09/15/11 H 6-0 BETHEL COLLEGE Games: 4 Series Record: RSU leads 3-1-0 At RSU: RSU leads 2-0-0 At Bethel: RSU leads 1-1-0 10/6/2007 A 1-3 09/21/08 H 8-0 09/19/09 A 2-0 09/14/10 H 5-0 COLLEGE OF THE SOUTHWEST Games: 1 Series Record: RSU leads 1-0-0 At Neutral Site: RSU leads 1-0-0 09/7/2007 N 5-0

W W W W

L W W W

W

JOHN BROWN Games: 6 Series Record: RSU leads 4-1-1 At RSU: Tied 1-1 At JBU: RSU leads 3-0-1 09/15/07 A 1-0 10/29/08 H 1-0/2OT 10/14/09 A 1-1/2OT 10/16/10 H 0-3 11/01/11 A 2-1 11/04/11 A 2-0

T W W L

W W T L W W

L L

LUBBOCK CHRISTIAN Games: 3 Series Record: LCU leads 2-0-1 At RSU: LCU leads 1-0-1 At LCU: LCU leads 1-0-0 10/21/10 H 1-1/2OT T 10/01/11 H 0-5 L 11/07/11 A 0-1 L LYON COLLEGE Games: 1 Series Record: LC leads 1-0-0 At RSU: LC leads 1-0-0 09/03/10 H 1-2 McPHERSON COLLEGE Games: 1 Series Record: RSU leads 1-0-0 At RSU: RSU leads 1-0-0 09/18/10 H 4-0

COLUMBIA COLLEGE Games: 1 Series Record: Record is 0-0-1 At RSU: Record is 0-0-1 10/26/08 H 1-1/2OT T FRIENDS UNIVERSITY Games: 4 Series Record: RSU leads 2-1-1 At RSU: RSU leads 1-0-1 At FU: Tied 1-1-0 09/27/08 H 0-0/2OT 09/18/09 A 1-0 09/10/10 H 2-1/2OT 09/23/11 A 0-1

LINDENWOOD Games: 2 Series Record: LU leads 2-0-0 At RSU: LU leads 1-0-0 At LU: LU leads 1-0-0 09/12/08 A 0-3 10/08/11 H 0-1

MID-AMERICA CHRISTIAN Games: 5 Series Record: RSU leads 3-2-0 At RSU: RSU leads 3-0-0 At MACU: MACU leads 2-0-0 10/22/07 H 4-1 10/14/08 H 1-0 10/27/09 A 0-1/OT 11/02/10 A 0-2 10/21/11 H 3-0 MISSOURI VALLEY Games: 2 Series Record: Tied 1-1-0 At MVC: MVC leads 1-0-0 At Neutral Site: RSU leads 1-0-0 09/14/08 N 1-0 09/01/11 A 1-2 NORTHEASTERN STATE Games: 1 Series Record: NSU leads 1-0-0 At NSU: NSU leads 1-0-0 08/28/09 A 1-2 OKLAHOMA BAPTIST Games: 6 Series Record: OBU leads 3-2-1 At RSU: OBU leads 3-2-0 At OBU: Record is 0-0-1 10/11/07 H 4-1 10/26/07 H 0-3 10/18/08 A 2-2/2OT 10/06/09 H 3-0 10/09/10 H 1-4 10/29/11 H 0-1

L

W

W W L L W

W L

L

W L T W L L

OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN Games: 7 Series Record: RSU leads 3-2-2 At RSU: RSU leads 3-0-2 At OC: OC leads 2-0-0 09/11/07 H 2-2 11/03/07 A 1-5 10/07/08 A 2-3/OT 10/23/09 H 2-1 11/06/09 H 1-0 10/26/10 H 2-0 10/11/11 H 2-2/2OT OKLAHOMA CITY Games: 6 Series Record: Tied 3-3-0 At RSU: Tied 1-1-0 At OCU: Tied 2-2-0 10/13/07 A 2-1 10/11/08 H 1-2 10/03/09 A 0-5 10/05/10 A 1-0 11/05/10 A 1-3 10/07/11 H 3-0

SOUTHWESTERN CHRISTIAN Games: 1 Series Record: RSU leads 1-0-0 At RSU: RSU leads 1-0-0 09/20/11 H 5-0 T L L W W W T

W L L W L W

OKLAHOMA WESLEYAN Games: 3 Series Record: RSU leads 2-0-1 At RSU: RSU leads 2-0-0 At OWU: Record is 0-0-1 09/12/09 H 2-0 W 08/31/10 A 0-0 (2OT) T 08/30/11 H 2-0 W ORAL ROBERTS Games: 1 Series Record: RSU leads 1-0-0 At ORU: RSU leads 1-0-0 09/07/10 A 1-0 OTTAWA UNIVERSITY Games: 4 Series Record: RSU leads 4-0-0 At RSU: RSU leads 1-0-0 At Ottawa: RSU leads 3-0-0 09/21/07 A 5-0 09/24/08 A 2-0 09/27/09 H 3-1 09/24/10 A 5-2 OUR LADY OF THE LAKE Games: 2 Series Record: RSU leads 2-0-0 At RSU: RSU leads 2-0-0 09/03/08 H 2-1 09/11/09 H 3-2 SOUTHERN NAZARENE Games: 6 Series Record: SNU leads 4-2-0 At RSU: SNU leads 2-0-0 At SNU: Tied 2-2-0 10/4/07 H 0-3 11/01/08 A 0-3 10/30/09 H 1-2 09/28/10 A 1-0 10/04/11 A 1-0 11/07/08 A 1-2

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W

SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE Games: 3 Series Record: RSU leads 3-0-0 At RSU: RSU leads 2-0-0 At SWC: RSU leads 1-0-0 09/22/07 H 4-1 W 11/03/08 A 1-0/2OT W 09/25/09 H 9-0 W ST. GREGORY’S Games: 6 Series Record: RSU leads 5-0-1 At RSU: RSU leads 2-0-1 At SGU: RSU leads 3-0-0 10/09/09 A 4-1 10/25/11 A 2-0 09/18/07 H 2-2 09/29/07 A 3-2 09/30/08 H 1-0 10/12/10 H 6-0

W W T W W W

STERLING COLLEGE Games: 1 Series Record: RSU leads 1-0-0 At RSU: RSU leads 1-0-0 09/22/09 H 5-1

W

TABOR COLLEGE Games: 1 Series Record: RSU leads 1-0-0 At RSU: RSU leads 1-0-0 09/18/08 H 3-0

W

UNIVERSITY OF THE OZARKS Games: 1 Series Record: RSU leads 1-0-0 At UO: RSU leads 1-0-0 10/9/07 A 2-1

W

USAO Games: 6 Series Record: USAO leads 5-1-0 At RSU: Tied 1-1-0 At USAO: USAO leads 4-0-0 09/25/07 H 3-0 10/24/08 A 1-5 10/20/09 H 0-2 11/09/09 A 0-4 10/23/10 A 1-2/2OT 10/18/11 A 0-5

W L L L L L

UT-BROWNSVILLE Games: 1 Series Record: UTB leads 1-0-0 At Neutral Site: UTB leads 1-0-0 09/8/07 N 0-3

L

WAYLAND BAPTIST Games: 3 Series Record: RSU leads 2-1-0 At RSU: WBU leads 1-0-0 At RSU: RSU leads 2-0-0 09/29/09 A 5-3 10/01/10 A 6-1 09/29/11 H 1-2/OT

W W L

W

W W W W

W W

L L L W W L

Women’s Soccer Outlook The Rogers State women’s soccer team looks to build upon the program’s success from the 2011 season and make a run at both a Sooner Athletic Conference title and a bid to the NAIA Tournament in 2012. The Hillcats closed out last season with a 10-7-3 overall record, and went 6-4-1 in SAC action.

Sophomore Tara Garrett made a big impact on the field last season but moving to the forward position will be a little different look for her than a year ago. The team’s defensive player of the year might be making a move to the front line.

Veteran Lauren Hager also returns to the lineup for her senior campaign.

Head Coach Derek Larkin and his staff are integrating ten new faces with their talented returning veterans. The Hillcats return 17 players from the squad that advanced to the SAC semifinals in 2011, losing just four starters.

“With the addition of some newcomers who can fill the void on the back line, we are hoping to move Tara Garrett to the front line,” Larkin said. “I think she can be an added spark to our offense. Redshirt freshman Rachel Coen could come in and contribute along with Lauren Hager who has scored many goals for us over the last three years. We have a lot of girls we can go to this year to score for us.”

“Anytime you have as many returners as we do your expectations go up,” Larkin said. “We have a lot of good solid players coming back and with the addition of some of the new talent coming in it should be a great year. We have high expectations. We were semifinalist in the conference last year and with the players coming back and the new players great things can happen.”

Midfielders RSU’s midfield will provide the team with a diverse set of talents that will make them assets all over the field.

The youthful group features one senior and should be a strength for years to come. Blair Thomas started all 20 games in the midfield for the Hillcats as a true freshman in 2011. Junior Melissa Subu started in 13 of the team’s 20 games last year and finished second in goals scored, netting seven on the season. Veronica Subu is the lone senior in the midfield, having started in all 20 games in her first season on the Hill in 2011.

The Hillcats have compiled 10 or more wins in a season in each of the last five years and are looking to take the next step in 2012: a bid to the national tournament.

“Make no bones about it; we want to be at the national tournament,” Larkin said. “That is where the bar is set. We have had a team win the conference championship, been to the regional finals and we have been just a game or two away, so the national tournament is what we are trying to achieve.”

“Blair Thomas, Melissa Subu, and Veronica Subu will all return in the midfield but we have several newcomers that will contribute as well,” Larkin said.

“Freshman Carly Johnson is a very good player and could contribute immediately along with Raquel Chavez who redshirted last season after transferring from Drury.”

Forwards With one season under her belt, sophomore Jordan Beasley will be looked upon by the Hillcat coaching staff to have a big season. The Lafayette, La. native started in all 20 games for the Hillcats as a freshman in 2011. She scored a team-high eight goals, notched two assists and was named second team All-Sooner Athletic Conference.

Johnson was a four-year varsity letter-winner at Bixby High School. As a senior she was the team captain and named to the 6A All-State team.

Chavez came to RSU after one season at Drury University (Mo.). In high school she helped Bishop Kelly earn three state titles. u Melissa Subu

“We hope to see Jordan have a breakout season,” Larkin said. “She had a solid freshman year, scoring several goals for us and she is a very talented player. We hope that with a little bit of maturity she will be able to produce a little more for us.”

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Women’s Soccer Outlook Defenders

The Hillcats will open the season at home on August 24th against Missouri Baptist before traveling just down the road to take on NCAA Division I opponent Oral Roberts on August 26.

Returning a number of talented and experienced defensive players from last year should prove to be beneficial for the Hillcats.

RSU open’s the conference slate at home against powerhouse Oklahoma City University who is ranked No. 11 in the NAIA Preseason Coaches Top 25 Poll. RSU will follow up that game with a trip to Chickasha, Okla. to take on defending SAC Tournament Champions USAO who is ranked No. 24 in the country.

“We have several upperclassman that we expect big things from on our back line this season,” Larkin said. “Jessica Turner, Lauren LaForce and Cierra Lohaus are all versed in our system.

Jianna Piela is coming back from a great freshman year where she started every game. These players with the addition of ORU transfer Mikella Schexnider and Santiago Community College transfer Haley Wenlock are upperclassmen that played at a high level and should be very solid on the back line.”

A transfer from Oral Roberts (Okla.), Schexnider had an impressive prep career at Charles Page High School in Sand Springs, Okla. As a Sandite she was a three-time all-district performer while earning all-conference and all-state accolades her senior year.

Goalkeepers Possibly the most difficult position to replace will be in the net. Coach Larkin must find someone to replace two-year starter and Sooner Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year, Chelsea McMullin.

“There is no doubt the loss of Chelsea McMullin is a hurdle that we must overcome but we are extremely confident in the players that we have,” Larkin said. “Jordan Harris is from Claremore and played at UMKC as a freshman. She played several games last season and is going to be someone that we really look to lead this team and there is no doubt she can, she is an outstanding goalkeeper. Freshman Rebekah Meeks will also be in the mix to help Jordan out at the goalkeeper position.”

Schedule Picked to finish fifth in the Sooner Athletic Conference by the league’s coaches, Larkin has put together a challenging schedule for the Hillcats in 2012.

“To make the national tournament you need to play a really good non-conference schedule and we have really beefed up ours this year,” Larkin said. “We are playing NCAA Division I opponent ORU along with Oklahoma Wesleyan and Ottawa who are both receiving vote. Those games lead to our first two conference games against Oklahoma City and USAO who are both in the Top 25. Our first seven or eight games are going to be true battles for us.”

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Women’s Soccer Player Bios (Returners) Number: 12 Height: 5’3 Age: 19 Position: Midfielder Class: Redshirt Freshman Hometown: Claremore, Okla.

High School: Claremore Christian Previous School: None Major: Sport Management About: Anderson redshirted in 2011, her first season with the Hillcats. Anderson’s high school soccer team folded her freshman year but she played on the high school team beginning with her sixth grade year and throughout junior high.

Anderson is the daughter of David and Darlene Anderson. She chose RSU because she “loves all the girls on the team and it’s close to home.”

Season 2011 TOTAL

Games Played 0 0

Goals 0 0

Assists 0 0

Shots 0 0

Shots On Goal 0 0

Game Winning Goals 0 0

Beverly

Anderson

Number: 10 Height: 5’8 Age: 19 Position: Forward Class: Sophomore Hometown: Lafayette, La. High School: Lafayette Previous School: None Major: Molecular Biology About: Beasley started in all 20 games for the Hillcats as a freshman in 2011. She scored a team-high eight goals and notched two assists. She was named second team All-Sooner Athletic Conference for her efforts. Prior to coming to the Hill, she helped lead Lafayette High School to four straight district championships while reaching the State semifinals twice and the quarterfinals twice. She was named to the All-District team all four years, claiming All-District Offensive MVP in her junior and senior seasons.

As a senior, Beasley was named to the Academic All-State team, All Acadiana Team and First Team All-State. She was also recognized as the All-Star West Team MVP and the Lafayette High School Offensive MVP in her senior season.

Jordan

Beasley

Season 2011 TOTAL

Games Played 20 20

Number: 16 Age: 21 Class: Junior

Goals 8 8

Assists 2 2

Shots 59 59

Shots On Goal 35 35

Game Winning Goals 3 3

Height: 5’5 Position: Midfielder

Hometown: Broken Arrow, Okla.

High School: Bishop Kelley Previous School: Drury University Major: Undecided About: Chavez was a member of the RSU women’s soccer team who compiled a 10-7-3 record in 2011. She came to RSU after redshirting due to injury at Drury University under head coach Alf Bilbao. At Bishop Kelley, Chavez helped lead the Commits to three state championships. She was named Most Valuable Player in 2008. Chavez, the daughter of Bertha and Oscar Chavez, said she chose RSU because “of the soccer and programs.”

Season 2011 TOTAL

Games Played 0 0

Goals 0 0

Raquel

Chavez

34

Assists 0 0

Shots 0 0

Shots On Goal 0 0

Game Winning Goals 0 0

Women’s Soccer Player Bios (Returners) Number: 13 Height: 5’5 Age: 19 Position: Forward Class: Redshirt Freshman Hometown: Owasso, Okla.

High School: Owasso Previous School: None Major: Nutrition About: Coen redshirted during the 2011 season. She earned All-State honors her senior season at Owasso High School scoring 16 goals and registering nine assists. She was named Senior Player of the Year and received the Golden Boot Award for the Rams.

Coen played on F.C. Tulsa and Blitz Navy 93. As a junior she scored 12 goals, garnering Junior Player of the Year recognition from coach Sam Bowers. In her sophomore season, Coen was named to the All-Metro team after netting 10 goals and eight assists.

Coen said she chose RSU “because I felt at home when I got here. Everyone was really welcoming.”

Rachel

Season 2011 TOTAL

Games Played 0 0

Goals 0 0

Assists 0 0

Shots 0 0

Shots On Goal 0 0

Game Winning Goals 0 0

Coen

Number: 6 Height: 5’7 Age: 19 Position: Defender Class: Redshirt Freshman Hometown: Coweta, Okla.

High School: Coweta Previous School: None Major: Molecular Biology About: Elliott returns for her sophomore season after helping the Hillcats to a 10-7-3 overall record in 2012. She came to the Hill from Coweta High School where she played for coach Kris Chilcoat. In four years for the Tigers, Elliott scored 19 goals and totaled 27 assists. As a senior she helped lead Coweta to Regional and District championships and a State semifinalist finish. She earned All-State honors as a senior and All-District in her junior year. Elliott chose RSU “because of the amazing people and it’s a great campus.”

Morgan

Season 2011 TOTAL

Games Played 0 0

Goals 0 0

Assists 0 0

Shots 0 0

Shots On Goal 0 0

Game Winning Goals 0 0

Elliott

Number: 11 Height: 5’4 Age: 19 Position: Midfielder Class: Sophomore Hometown: Claremore, Okla.

High School: Claremore Previous School: None Major: Psychology About: Garrett anchored the Hillcat defense as a freshman in 2011 as she was awarded RSU Defensive Player of the Year honors.

She played in all 20 contests, starting in 15, netting three goals which were all game-winners and dishing out one assist. Garrett spent her freshman year at Oklahoma State University as a student where she made the Honor Roll. In high school she helped lead the Claremore Zebras to a State Quarterfinal finish her junior and senior seasons. She was named to the Oklahoma All-State team her senior year and was All-District honorable mention her junior year. At Claremore she was coached by former Hillcat soccer standout Robin Sutherland. Garrett said she chose RSU “because I wanted to play soccer and it is in my hometown.”

Tara

Garrett

Season 2011 TOTAL

Games Played 20 20

Goals 3 3

35

Assists 1 1

Shots 18 18

Shots On Goal 8 8

Game Winning Goals 3 3

Women’s Soccer Player Bios (Returners) Number: 4 Age: 22 Class: Senior

Height: 5’0 Position: Forward/Midfield

Hometown: Belgrade, Mont.

High School: Belgrade Previous School: Montana State Major: Medical Molecular Biology

Lauren

Hager

About: Hager returns for her senior campaign after starting in all 20 contests as a junior in 2011. She tallied one goal and three assists while being named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District First Team and Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athlete. In 2010, Hager started in 14 games, tallying three goals and one assist. She also was named to the CoSIDA/ESPN Academic All-District Third Team and a Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete. Hager burst onto the scene as a freshman in 2009, racking up 12 goals and was named RSU’s Offensive Player of the Year. She was an all-state selection and team MVP as a senior at Belgrade High School.

Season Games Played Goals Assists Shots Shots On Goal Game Winning Goals 2009 20 12 5 50 34 3 2010 14 3 1 32 25 2 2011 20 1 3 32 14 1 TOTAL 54 16 9 114 73 6

Number: 1 Age: 20 Class: Junior

Height: 5’9 Position: Goalkeeper

Hometown: Claremore, Okla.

High School: Claremore Previous School: University of Missouri Kansas City Major: Psychology About: In her first season on the Hill, Harris played in three games, starting in one contest, making six saves. She is a transfer from UMKC where she redshirted as a freshman. In her senior season of high school at Claremore, Harris was named to the All-State, All-District and All-Metro teams. She led Class 5A in saves as a senior and was named team MVP. As a junior she earned the MVP award at the University of Rice Elite Soccer Academy and led Class 6A in saves. A four year starter for the Zebras, she was involved in peer tutoring, student council, and FCA off the field. Harris said she chose RSU because “it’s close to home, has a quality soccer program and is a good school.”

Jordan

Harris

Season 2011 TOTAL

Games Played 4 4

Minutes 174:22 174:22

Goals Allowed 5 5

Saves 6 6

W-L-T 1-1-0 1-1-0

Shutouts 0.0 0.0

Number: (RS) Height: 5’0 Age: 19 Position: Defender Class: Sophomore Hometown: El Reno, Okla.

High School: El Reno Previous School: None Major: Medical Molecular Biology About: James played in 15 games, starting in one as a true freshman in 2011. She dished out one assist and was a member of the RSU defense who allowed 1.05 goals per game. James was an All-State selection her senior season at El Reno after tallying two goals and seven assists. The El Reno, Okla. native totaled five goals and nine assists as a junior and said she chose RSU because “I loved everything about it.”

Season 2011 TOTAL

Games Played 15 15

Goals 0 0

Taylor

James

36

Assists 1 1

Shots 3 3

Shots On Goal 2 2

Game Winning Goals 0 0

Women’s Soccer Player Bios (Returners) Number: 15 Age: 20 Class: Junior

Height: 5’5 Position: Defender

Hometown: Coweta, Okla.

High School: Coweta Previous School: None Major: Accounting About: LeForce returns for her third year of action as a Hillcat after playing in 19 contests, starting in 10, as a sophomore.

In 2010, she started in all 18 contests as a freshman. In the classroom Loren achieved a 4.0 GPA and was named to the President’s Honor Roll. As a senior at Coweta High School she earned All-District honors playing for coach Kris Chilcoat.

LeForce said she chose RSU because “I liked the school, campus, people and soccer team.”

Loren

Season 2010 2011 TOTAL

Games Played 18 19 37

Goals 0 0 0

Assists 0 0 0

Shots 3 4 7

Shots On Goal 2 3 5

Game Winning Goals 0 0 0

LeForce

Number: 18 Age: 20 Class: Junior

Height: 5’8 Position: Defender

Hometown: Bulverde, Texas High School: Smithson Valley Previous School: None Major: Medical Molecular Biology About: Lohaus played in 16 games as a sophomore in 2011, dishing out one assist. She started in all 18 contests for the Hillcats in 2010 as a freshman. At Smithson Valley High School she was named Academic All-State three years straight.

Lohaus, the daughter of Tamara and David Lohaus, said she chose RSU because “I wanted to play soccer here and it had my major. I also like the small campus.”

Cierra

Season 2010 2011 TOTAL

Games Played 18 16 34

Goals 0 0 0

Assists 0 1 1

Shots 1 1 2

Shots On Goal 1 1 2

Game Winning Goals 0 0 0

Lohaus

Number: 19 Height: 5’3 Age: 19 Position: Midfielder Class: Sophomore Hometown: Muskogee, Okla.

High School: Muskogee Previous School: None Major: Biology About: Piela started in all 20 games on defense for the Hillcats as a freshman in 2011, scoring one goal. She was a twotime All-District recipient at Muskogee High School. She was named offensive player of the year for the Roughers as a junior and senior. Piela recorded 22 goals and 15 goals over her four year career at Muskogee. Piela said she chose RSU “because of the good soccer program as well as the academics.”

Season 2011 TOTAL

Games Played 20 20

Goals 1 1

Jianna

Piela

37

Assists 0 0

Shots 10 10

Shots On Goal 4 4

Game Winning Goals 0 0

Women’s Soccer Player Bios (Returners) Number: 00 Age: 20 Class: Junior

Height: 5’7 Position: Goalkeeper

Hometown: Topeka, Kan. High School: Topeka West Previous School: None Major: Public Administration About: Schneider is back on the Hill for her junior season after competing in six games as a sophomore. As a freshman in 2010, she participated in 16 matches for the Hillcats, tallying one goal and one assist. Schneider said she chose RSU because “I loved the school.”

Season 2010 2011 TOTAL

Games Played 16 6 22

Goals 1 0 1

Assists 1 0 1

Shots 10 4 14

Shots On Goal 4 3 7

Game Winning Goals 0 0 0

Sarah

Schneider

Number: 5 Age: 19 Class: Junior

Height: 5’5 Position: Midfielder

Hometown: Henderson, Nev. High School: Coronado Previous School: None Major: Nursing About: Subu played in all 20 contests, starting in 13 games, as a sophomore in 2011. She finished second on the team in goals scored with seven on the year. Subu played in nine and started three matches for the Hillcats as a freshman in 2010. She totaled two goals and added an assist in her first year on the Hill. As a senior at Coronado High School she scored eight goals and registered four assists. Her older sister, Veronica, joined the Hillcat soccer team in the spring of 2011.

Melissa

Season 2010 2011 TOTAL

Games Played 9 20 29

Goals 2 7 9

Assists 1 0 1

Shots 12 22 34

Shots On Goal 6 16 22

Game Winning Goals 1 0 1

Subu

Number: 7 Age: 21 Class: Senior

Height: 5’2 Position: Midfielder

Hometown: Henderson, Nev. High School: Coronado Previous School: New Mexico State University Major: Psychology About: Subu started all 20 games for the Hillcats in 2011, tallying two goals and four assists. She transferred to RSU from New Mexico State University where she spent the previous two seasons, scoring three goals and four assists. As a senior in high school she was named All-Nevada first team after scoring 24 goals and 18 assists in 2008-09. She earned Southern Nevada First Team honors as a junior after tallying 19 goals and seven assists. Subu is the daughter of Vidu and Julieta Subu and joined her sister Melissa on the Hill in 2011. She said she chose RSU “because of soccer and to go to school with my sister.”

Veronica

Subu

Season 2011 TOTAL

Games Played 20 20

Goals 2 2

38

Assists 4 4

Shots 22 22

Shots On Goal 15 15

Game Winning Goals 2 2

Women’s Soccer Player Bios (Returners) Number: 9 Height: 5’5 Age: 19 Position: Midfielder Class: Sophomore Hometown: Grove, Okla.

High School: Grove Previous School: None Major: Molecular Biology About: Thomas started all 20 games in the midfield for the Hillcats as a true freshman in 2011. She joined RSU after an impressive prep career at Grove. In four years, she scored 49 goals while also playing club soccer for Blitz United. As a senior at Grove, Thomas was named All-State. She served as team captain in both her junior and senior seasons while being named team MVP and offensive player of the year. Thomas was an All-State athlete is not only soccer but also cross country and track while holding the career record for goals at Grove High School. Thomas, the daughter of Robert and Winifred Thomas, said she chose RSU “because I liked the feel of the campus.”

Blair

Thomas

Season 2011 TOTAL

Games Played 20 20

Number: 3 Age: 21 Class: Senior

Goals 0 0

Assists 1 1

Shots 18 18

Shots On Goal 8 8

Game Winning Goals 0 0

Height: 5’3 Position: Defender

Hometown: Ponca City, Okla.

High School: Ponca City Previous School: None Major: English About: Turner started in 13 of the 20 games she played in as a junior in 2011. She was part of the RSU defense that allowed 1.05 goals per game. Turner was an everyday starter for the Hillcats in 2010 and netted four goals in her sophomore season. As a true freshman in 2009, Turner started every game and was named newcomer of the year. The Ponca City, Okla., native helped anchor the RSU defense and also recorded her first career assist during her first season on the Hill. Turner was an all-state selection and tallied six goals as a senior at Ponca City High School. She is the daughter of Jeffrey Turner and Juliana Faulk.

Jessica

Turner

Season 2009 2010 2011

Games Played 20 18 20

Goals 0 4 0

Assists 1 0 1

Shots 6 26 13

Shots On Goal 2 11 8

Game Winning Goals 0 1 0

TOTAL

58

4

2

45

21

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Women’s Soccer Player Bios (Newcomers) Number: (RS) Age: 18 Class: Freshman

Height: 5’8 Position: Forward

Hometown: Claremore, Okla.

High School: Jenks Previous School: None Major: Nursing About: Colberg is a 2012 graduate of Jenks High School (Okla.). Prior to her two years at Jenks, she spent two years at Union High School (Okla.) where she tallied 10 goals and five assists and was named the team’s defensive player of the year as a sophomore. During her freshman campaign, she tallied eight goals and six assists and was named defensive player of the year. Colberg is the daughter of Rod Lewallen and Alli Lewallen.

Hailey

Colberg

Number: 14 Age: 18 Class: Freshman

Height: 5’3 Position: Midfielder

Hometown: Verdigris, Okla.

High School: Verdigris Previous School: None Major: Molecular Biology About: Freeman comes to the Hill from Verdigris High School (Okla.) where she was a four-time 3A State Champion.

During her senior season she started every game and compiled two goals and 10 assists, garnering Oklahoma All-State honors. She was a four-time all-district performer and played in every game of her high school career. Freeman, the daughter of Melissa and Neil Freeman, said she chose RSU because “it is close to home and the opportunity to play soccer.”

Olivia

Freeman

Number: 21 Age: 18 Class: Freshman

Height: 5’2 Position: Defender

Hometown: Owasso, Okla.

High School: Owasso Previous School: None Major: Biology About: Geissler comes to the Hill from Owasso High School (Okla.) where she was a 6A All-State selection as a senior in 2012. She tallied five goals and eight assists for the Rams as a senior under head coach Sam Bowers. During her junior season she compiled three goals and three assists. Geissler dished out four assists as a sophomore and scored two goals with six assists as a freshman. She was named academic honorable mention three times and was a two-time coach’s choices award winner. She was named the Rams Player of the Year as a freshman in 2009. Geissler is the daughter of Chris and Lisa Geissler. She said she chose RSU because “it was close to home and the campus felt like home.”

Taylor

Geissler

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Women’s Soccer Player Bios (Newcomers) Number: 8 Age: 18 Class: Freshman

Height: 5’5 Position: Forward/Midfielder

Hometown: Sand Springs, Okla.

High School: Charles Page Previous School: None Major: Undecided About: Hallford comes to the Hill from Charles Pages High School in Sand Springs, Okla. where she was a four-year letter-winner for the Sandites. As a senior at CPHS she was the team captain, offensive MVP, all-conference, and named to the 6A All-State team while tallying seven goals and 12 assists. She was named all-conference during her sophomore and junior season. As a freshman she led the team in scoring and was the offensive MVP with 13 goals and four assists. Hallford is the daughter of Todd and Cookie Hallford.

Taylor

Hallford

Number: (RS) Age: 19 Class: Freshman

Height: 5’3 Position: Forward

Hometown: Coweta, Okla.

High School: Coweta Previous School: None Major: Sports Medicine About: Hooper joins the Hillcats from Coweta High School (Okla.) where she played under Kris Chilcoat. As a junior in 2011, she was named to the all-district team and during her freshman campaign she started on the varsity team. Hooper is the daughter of Heath Hooper and Kerri Pontius.

Rybecca

Hooper

Number: 20 Age: 18 Class: Freshman

Height: 5’0 Position: Midfielder

Hometown: Bixby, Okla.

High School: Bixby Previous School: None Major: Molecular Biology About: Johnson was a four-year varsity letter-winner at Bixby High School under Head Coach Tamara Dovalos. As a senior she was the team captain and named to the 6A All-State team. During her freshman campaign she was named the team’s most improved player. Off the soccer field, Johnson enjoys teaching herself to play the piano and sing. She also likes to go cycling, skiing and longboarding. Johnson, the daughter of Scott and Corinne Johnson, said she chose RSU because “I met the girls on the team and knew I would have a great time being on the team with them.”

Carley

Johnson

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Women’s Soccer Player Bios (Newcomers) Number: 0 Age: 18 Class: Freshman

Height: 5’4 Position: Goalkeeper

Hometown: Flower Mound, Texas High School: Flower Mound Previous School: None Major: Medical Molecular Biology About: Meeks joins the Hillcats from Flower Mound High School where she was a four-year letter winner under head coach Trina Hamner. During her freshman and sophomore campaign she was named the team’s defensive player of the year. Meeks is the daughter of Henry and Karen Meeks.

Rebekah

Meeks

Number: 17 Age: 23 Class: Junior

Height: 5’9 Position: Defender

Hometown: Sand Springs, Okla.

High School: Charles Page Previous School: Oral Roberts Major: Nursing About: Schexnider transfers to RSU from Oral Roberts (Okla.) where she spent two seasons playing under head coach Ryan Bush. She had an impressive prep career at Charles Page High School in Sand Springs, Okla. where she was a threetime all-district performer while earning all-conference and all-state accolades during her senior season. She was a fouryear letter winner in not only soccer, but also basketball. Off the field she was the President of the Native American Student Association and Indian Education Treasurer. Schexnider is the daughter of Michael and Ronda Schexnider.

Mikella

Schexnider

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Women’s Soccer Player Bios (Newcomers) Number: 2 Age: 18 Class: Freshman

Height: 5’6 Position: Defender

Hometown: Bartlesville, Okla.

High School: Bartlesville Previous School: None Major: Undecided About: Travis comes to RSU from Bartlesville High School where she was a four-year letter winner. As a senior she was an everyday starter with five goals and four assists. Travis was named to the all-state team in 2012. During her junior year she was the team MVP with two goals and three assists. Travis is the daughter of Brent and Shelby Travis and said she chose RSU because of the “great soccer program, welcoming campus and it’s close to home.”

Macy

Travis

Number: (RS) Age: 19 Class: Junior

Height: 5’5 Position: Defender

Hometown: Laguna Hills, Calif.

High School: Laguna Hills Previous School: Santiago Canyon College (Calif.)

Major: Elementary Education About: Wenlock transfers to RSU from Santiago Canyon College (Calif.) where she played for head coach Ian Woodhead.

As a senior at Laguna Hills High School (Calif.) she was named team MVP. LHHS took first in the league and reached the quarterfinals of the state tournament. During her junior season she received the team’s coach’s award. Wenlock is the daughter of Mark and Mary Wenlock.

Haley

Wenlock

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2011 Women’s Soccer Season In Review The Rogers State women’s soccer team finished the year with 10 or more wins for the fifth consecutive season and clinched a postseason berth for the fifth-straight year.

notched a team-best eight goals while dishing out two assists. Three of her goals were game-winners.

Juniors Lauren Hager and Jessica Turner were named NAIA Scholar Athletes. Hager, a Belgrade, Mont. native, is majoring in Medical and Molecular Biology while Turner, from Ponca City, Okla. is majoring in Liberal Arts.

The Hillcats kicked off the season with a 3-1 victory over Oklahoma Wesleyan at Soldier Field in front of over 500 fans. They followed the win with back-to-back double overtime ties against Missouri Valley and Avila (Mo.).

Seniors Shereen Clarke, Chelsea Myers and Abby Rickner ended their careers in Hillcat red and blue. Head Coach Derek Larkin has 13 players slated to return for the 2012 season as the Hillcats look to earn a spot at the NAIA Tournament for the first time in program history.

After suffering its first loss of the season to NCAA Division I opponent Oral Roberts, RSU went on to win four straight, including wins over a pair of Sooner Athletic Conference foes from West Texas, Wayland Baptist and Lubbock Christian.

The Cats hit a lull in October dropping four successive contests; two of the losses were 1-0 decisions. In their 10 loss to Oklahoma Christian, the Hillcats outshot the Lady Eagles 20-6 and fired 13 shots on frame.

RSU bounced back with four straight conference wins; three of them were shutouts as the Cats allowed just one goal over four games. The Hillcats settled for a 2-2 draw on Senior Night against SAC foe Oklahoma Baptist and fell in their final regular season contest to John Brown 10 in double overtime. The Hillcats battled the Golden Eagles for 109 minutes before JBU took home the victory as the game-winning goal was scored with 48 seconds remaining in overtime.

With their backs against the wall, the Hillcats found a way to register a come-from-behind 3-2 victory over OBU in the opening round of the SAC Tournament at Bison Field, sending the Cats to the semifinals. Their season came to an end in the semifinals as top-seeded Oklahoma City University earned a 1-0 victory at Stars Field. After battling the No. 14-ranked Stars to a scoreless draw in the opening half, the Hillcats gave up the game winning goal in the 66th minute of play.

Chelsea McMullin was named Sooner Athletic Conference Goalkeeper of the Year while freshmen Jordan Beasley and Jianna Piela earned second team allconference honors. McMullin, a sophomore from Plano, Texas, registered 99 saves on the season to go with six shutouts. She was named SAC Defensive Player of the Week four times throughout the year and garnered NAIA Women's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week honors.

She played in all 20 games, starting in 18 contests. The Hillcat goalkeeper was also named first team all-conference. Piela, a Muskogee, Okla. native, started in all 20 contests on the back line as a true freshman. The defender tallied one goal on the season. Beasley hails from Lafayette, La. and started in all 20 games last season. She

u Blair Thomas midfielder

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2011 Women’s Soccer Season Results Date 08/30/11 09/01/11 09/06/11 09/09/11 09/20/11 09/23/11 09/29/11 10/01/11 10/04/11 10/07/11 10/08/11 10/11/11 10/14/11 10/18/11 10/21/11 10/25/11 10/29/11 11/01/11 11/05/11 11/09/11

Opponent Location Oklahoma Wesleyan H Missouri Valley College A Avila University H Oral Roberts University A Southwestern Christian H Friends University A Wayland Baptistu H Lubbock Christianu H Southern Nazareneu A Oklahoma Cityu H Lindenwood University H Oklahoma Christianu H Northwestern Okla. Stateu A USAOu A Mid-America Christianu H St. Gregory'su A Oklahoma Baptistu H John Brownu A Oklahoma Baptistv A Oklahoma Cityv A udenotes SAC match

Score 3-1 1-1/2OT 0-0/2OT 0-2 6-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 0-5 0-3 0-1 0-1 2-0 1-0 4-0 4-1 2-2/2OT 0-1/2OT 3-2 0-1

Result W T T L W W W W L L L L W W W W T L W L

vdenotes SAC Tournament match

u The Hillcats twice compiled four game winning streaks in the 2011 campaign.

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Season Totals Overall Record: Home: Away: Neutral: Vs. SAC Opponents: Postseason:

10-7-3 6-4-1 5-3-2 0-0-0 6-4-1 1-1-0

2011 Women’s Soccer Player Stats Player Stats No 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 00 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

Player McMullin, Chelsea Burgess, Danielle Schneider, Sarah Turner, Jessica Hager, Lauren Subu, Melissa Elliott, Morgan Subu, Veronica James, Taylor Thomas, Blair Harris, Jordan Myers, Chelsea Garrett, Tara Bullard, Devon Rickner, Abby Leforce, Loren Beasley, Jordan Clarke, Shereen Lohaus, Cierra Piela, Jianna

Total Opponents

GP 20 3 6 20 20 20 1 20 15 20 3 20 20 16 19 19 20 14 16 20

GS 19 0 0 13 20 13 0 20 1 20 1 18 15 0 19 10 20 11 2 20

Min 405 45 142 1157 1726 1010 27 1643 426 1462 90 1671 1589 354 1476 1126 1560 946 700 1672

G 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 4 2 0 8 1 0 1

A 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 4 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 0 2 0 1 0

Pts 0 0 0 1 5 14 0 8 1 1 0 1 7 8 7 0 18 2 1 2

G/SH 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.031 0.318 0.000 0.091 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.167 0.400 0.100 0.000 0.136 0.250 0.000 0.100

SH 0 1 4 13 32 22 0 22 3 18 0 11 18 10 20 4 59 4 1 10

SOG 0 0 3 8 14 16 0 15 2 8 0 2 8 8 9 3 35 2 1 4

SOG/SH 0.000 0.000 0.750 0.615 0.438 0.727 0.000 0.682 0.667 0.444 0.000 0.182 0.444 0.800 0.450 0.750 0.593 0.500 1.000 0.400

YC 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0

RC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

GW 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 3 0 0 0

Blocks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

PKM 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0

PKA 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0

332 337

238 237

19227 19200

29 21

18 12

76 54

0.115 0.082

252 256

138 130

0.548 0.508

4 5

0 0

10 7

2 7

3 0

3 0

Goalie Stats No 00 0 1

Player Harris, Jordan McMullin, Chelsea Burgess, Danielle

Total Opponents

GP 3 20 2

GS 1 19 0

Min 174:22 1653:45 48:34

GA 5 15 1

GAAvg 2.581 0.816 1.853

SV 6 99 4

Pct 0.545 0.868 0.800

W 1 9 0

L 1 6 0

T 0 3 0

SHO 0.00 7.00 0.00

332 238 1876:41 337 237 1876:41

21 29

1.007 1.391

110 0.840 109 0.790

10 6

7 10

3 3

8.00 5.00

Corner Kicks By Period

Shots By Period

1st

2nd OT1 QT2 Total

1st

2nd OT1 QT2 Total

Rogers State

48

41

2

0

91

Rogers State

129

118

1

4

252

Opponent

38

22

1

0

61

Opponent

141

101

7

7

256

Fouls By Period

Saves By Period

1st

2nd OT1 QT2 Total

1st

2nd OT1 QT2 Total

Rogers State

101

103

3

1

208

Rogers State

61

45

1

3

110

Opponent

76

83

1

2

162

Opponent

55

51

0

3

109

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2011 Women’s Soccer Statistical Leaders SEASON LEADERS Goals Jordan Beasley Melissa Subu Devon Bullard

Shots 8 7 4

Assists Veronica Subu Lauren Hager Abby Rickner

59 32

4 3 3

Chelsea McMullin

7

Goalkeeper Wins Chelsea McMullin Jordan Harris

Shots on Goal

Points Jordan Beasley Melissa Subu 2 tied at 8

Shutouts

Jordan Beasley Lauren Hager 2 tied at 22

Jordan Beasley Melissa Subu Veronica Subu

9 1

35 16 15

Saves 18 14

Chelsea McMullin Jordan Harris Danielle Burgess

99 6 4

INDIVIDUAL GAME LEADERS Goals

Points

Saves

Melissa Subu 3 (vs. Southwestern Christian 09/20/11)

Melissa Subu 6 (vs. Southwestern Christian 09/20/11)

Chelsea McMullin (vs. Avila University 09/06/11)

Assists

Shots

Jordan Beasley (2 games)

1

Jordan Beasley (Three games)

Lauren Hager (2 games)

1

Shots on Goal

Tara Garrett (vs. Oklahoma Baptist 11/05/11)

1

12

6

Jordan Beasley (vs. Oklahoma Wesleyan 08/30/11)

5

Lauren Hager (vs. Oklahoma Christian 10/11/11)

5

SOCCER AWARDS & HONORS All-Conference

Post Season

Awards

Chelsea McMullin 1st Team Jordan Beasley 2nd Team Jianna Piela 2nd Team

Chelsea McMullin SAC Goalkeeper of the Year

Jordan Beasley

NSCAA NAIA All-Southwest Teams

Lauren Hager

CoSIDA Academic All-District First Team

Lauren Hager

Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athlete

Jessica Turner

Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athlete

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2011 Women’s Soccer Statistical Leaders INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS High

Player(s)

Opponent

Date

Points

6

Melissa Subu

vs Southwestern Christian

09/20/11

Goals

3

Melissa Subu

vs Southwestern Christian

09/20/11

Assists

1

Jordan Beasley

vs Southwestern Christian

09/20/11

1

Jordan Beasley

vs Wayland Baptist

09/29/11

1

Tara Garrett

vs Oklahoma Baptist

11/05/11

1

Lauren Hager

vs Southwestern Christian

09/20/11

1

Lauren Hager

vs Mid-America Christian

10/21/11

6

Jordan Beasley

vs Southwestern Christian

09/20/11

6

Jordan Beasley

vs Oklahoma Wesleyan

08/30/11

6

Jordan Beasley

vs Northwestern Okla. State

10/14/11

5

Jordan Beasley

vs Oklahoma Wesleyan

08/30/11

5

Lauren Hager

vs Oklahoma Christian

10/11/11

12

Chelsea McMullin

vs Avila University

09/06/11

Shots

Shots On Goal Saves

TEAM GAME HIGHS

OPPONENT TEAM HIGHS

High

Opponent

Date

High

Opponent

Date

Points

17

vs Southwestern Christian

09/20/11

Points

14

vs Southern Nazarene

10/04/11

Goals

6

vs Southwestern Christian

09/20/11

Goals

5

vs Southern Nazarene

10/04/11

Assists

5

vs Southwestern Christian

09/20/11

Assists

4

vs Southern Nazarene

10/04/11

Shots

30

vs Southwestern Christian

09/20/11

Shots

28

vs Southern Nazarene

10/04/11

Shots On Goal

14

vs Southwestern Christian

09/20/11

Shots On Goal

12

vs Avila University

09/06/11

14

vs Oklahoma Baptist

10/29/11

12

vs Southern Nazarene

10/04/11

Saves

12

vs Avila University

09/06/11

Saves

13

vs Oklahoma Christian

10/11/11

Corner Kicks

14

vs Southwestern Christian

09/20/11

Corner Kicks

6

vs Avila University

09/06/11

Fouls

17

vs Oklahoma City University

10/07/11

Fouls

13

vs Missouri Valley College

09/01/11

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RSU Women’s All-Time Records All-Time Women’s Soccer Season Results 2007 Women’s Soccer Season Results Date 9/5 9/8 9/11 9/15 9/18 9/20 9/22 9/25 9/29 10/4 10/6 10/8 10/11 10/12 10/15 10/16 10/22 10/27 10/29 10/31 11/3 11/5 11/6

Opponent

Bacone College UT-Brownsville Oklahoma Christianu John Brownu Saint Gregory's Ozark Christian College Southwestern College USAOu Saint Gregory'su Southern Nazareneu Bethel College Oklahoma Baptistu Ozark Christian College Oklahoma Cityu Northwestern OK Stateu Wayland Baptistu Mid-America Christian Northwestern OK Statev Southern Nazarenev Oklahoma Christianv Northwood Universityw Oklahoma Cityw Southern Nazarenew

H/A H N H A H A H H A H A H H A A A H H H H H A N

Score 3-0 3-2 2-0 2-4 8-0 13-0 8-0 3-0 4-1 4-3 4-0 6-1 16-0 0-1 3-0 8-3 5-2 2-1 2-1 6-5 4-1 1-0 0-1

2010 Women’s Soccer Season Results

Result

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Date

08/30 09/03 09/12 09/14 09/21 09/25 09/27 09/30 10/2 10/07 10/11 10/14 10/18 10/24 10/29 11/01 11/03 11/07

Opponent

Bacone College Our Lady of the Lake Lindenwood University Missouri Valley College Bethel College Northwestern OK Stateu Friends University St. Gregory'su Wayland Baptistu Oklahoma Christianu Oklahoma Cityu Mid-America Christianu Oklahoma Baptistu USAOu John Brownu Southern Nazareneu Southwestern College Oklahoma Christianv

H/A A H A N H A H H H A H H A A H A A A

Score

7-0 4-0 0-4 4-0 4-1 4-2 5-0 2-0 3-0 1-2/OT 0-3 3-0 2-1 2-0 0-1 2-3/OT 1-0/2OT 1-2

Date

08/31 09/11 09/12 09/18 09/19 09/22 09/25 09/27 09/29 10/03 10/06 10/09 10/14 10/20 10/23 10/27 10/30 11/03 11/07 11/09

Opponent

Bacone College Our Lady of the Lake Oklahoma Wesleyan Friends University Bethel College Sterling College Southwestern College Ottawa University Wayland Baptistu Oklahoma Cityu Oklahoma Baptistu St. Gregory'su John Brownu Science & Artsu Oklahoma Christianu Mid-America Christianu Southern Nazareneu Northwestern Okla. Stateu Oklahoma Baptistv Southern Nazarenev

H/A H H H A A H H H A A H A A H H A H H A A

Score

18-0 3-1 6-0 1-0 3-1 9-1 3-0 0-4 4-0 1-0 0-1 5-0 1-2/2OT 1-5 2-1 1-2 0-2 3-0 1-0 1-3

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Date

Opponent

08/30/11 09/01/11 09/06/11 09/09/11 09/20/11 09/23/11 09/29/11 10/01/11 10/04/11 10/07/11 10/08/11 10/11/11 10/14/11 10/18/11 10/21/11 10/25/11 10/29/11 11/01/11 11/05/11 11/09/11

Oklahoma Wesleyan Missouri Valley College Avila University Oral Roberts University Southwestern Christian Friends University Wayland Baptistu Lubbock Christianu Southern Nazareneu Oklahoma Cityu Lindenwood University Oklahoma Christianu Northwestern Okla. Stateu USAO Mid-America Christianu St. Gregory'su Oklahoma Baptistu John Brownu Oklahoma Baptistv Oklahoma Cityv

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Score

5-1 2-0 3-2/2OT 2-0 0-3 1-2 4-3 1-0 0-1 0-0/2OT 9-0 0-3 3-0 0-1 3-2 4-0 0-1 1-2

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H/A

Score

Result

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3-1 1-1/2OT 0-0/2OT 0-2 6-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 0-5 0-3 0-1 0-1 2-0 1-0 4-0 4-1 2-2/2OT 0-1/2OT 3-2 0-1

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Final Record: 10-7-3 | Conference: 6-4-1 Home: 5-3-2 | Away: 5-4-1 | Neutral: 0-0-0 | Postseason: 1-1-0

All-Time Women’s Soccer Totals Overall Record: 69-27-4 Home: 69-27-4 Away: 28-16-1 Neutral: 2-1-0 Vs. SAC Opponents: 33-17-2 Postseason: 8-4-0

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Final Record: 15-5-0 | Conference: 6-4-0 Home: 8-3-0 | Away: 7-2-0 | Neutral: 0-0-0 | Postseason: 2-0-0 udenotes SAC match

H/A

2011 Women’s Soccer Season Results

Final Record: 14-5-0 | Conference: 7-3-0 Home: 7-2-0 | Away: 6-3-0 | Neutral: 1-0-0 | Postseason: 0-1-0

2009 Women’s Soccer Season Results

Oklahoma Wesleyan Friends University Bethel College McPherson College Avila University Ottawa University Southern Nazareneu Wayland Baptistu Oklahoma Cityu Oklahoma Baptistu St. Gregory'su John Brown Universityu Lubbock Christianu USAOu Oklahoma Christianu NW Oklahoma Stateu Mid-America Christianu Southern Nazarenev

Final Record: 10-7-1 | Conference: 6-4-1 Home: 6-2-1 | Away: 4-5-0 | Neutral: 0-0-0 | Postseason: 0-1-0

Final Record: 20-3-0 | Conference: 8-2-0 Home: 13-0-0 | Away: 6-2-0 | Neutral: 1-1-0 | Postseason: 5-1-0

2008 Women’s Soccer Season Results

Opponent

08/31 09/10 09/14 09/18 09/20 09/24 09/28 10/01 10/05 10/08 10/12 10/16 10/21 10/23 10/26 10/30 11/02 11/06

vdenotes SAC Tournament match

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wdenotes Region VI Tournament match

RSU Women’s All-Time Records All-Time Women’s Soccer Statistical Leaders Single-Season Records

Career Records 44

Goals Robin Sutherland (2007)

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Assists Kacie Hohenberger (2007)

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Assists Kacie Hohenberger (2007)

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Points Robin Sutherland (2007)

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Points Robin Sutherland (2007)

100

Shots Tiffany Robert (2007-10)

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Shots Robin Sutherland (2007)

142

Shots on Goal Tiffany Roberts (2007-10)

113

Shots on Goal Robin Sutherland (2007)

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Saves Bailey Lynn (2007-10)

301

Saves Bailey Lynn (2009)

127

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Shutouts Chelsea McMullin (2011)

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Goals Robin Sutherland (2007)

Shutouts Bailey Lynn (2007-10)

Goals-Against Average (Minimum 1,000 minutes) Chelsea McMullin 0.937 (2010-11) Goalkeeper Wins Bailey Lynn (2007-10)

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Goalkeeper Wins Bailey Lynn (2007)

All-Time Women’s Soccer Awards & Honors 2007

2010

All-American Robin Sutherland Kacie Hohenberger

All-Conference Abby Rickner – 2nd Team Abby Rickner – NSCAA Performance Subaru NAIA All- Southwest Region Team Shereen Clarke – 2nd Team Chelsea McMullin – 2nd Team

All-Region Robin Sutherland Kacie Hohenberger All-Conference Robin Sutherland – 1st Team Kacie Hohenberger – 1st Team Carrie Ritz – 2nd Team Awards Robin Sutherland – Region VI Player of the Year Robin Sutherland – SAC Newcomer and Offensive Player of the Year Derek Larkin – SAC Coach of the Year

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2008 All-Conference DeAnna Bayouth – 2nd Team Bailey Lynn – 2nd Team Carrie Ritz – 2nd Team Summer White – 2nd Team

2009 All-Conference Shereen Clarke – 1st Team Kimmia Parker – 2nd Team

Awards National Soccer Coaches Association of America Academic Team Award Lauren Hager – CoSIDA/ESPN Academic All-District Third Team Lauren Hager – Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete

2011 All-Conference Chelsea McMullin – 1st Team Jordan Beasley – 2nd Team Jianna Piela – 2nd Team Post Season Chelsea McMullin – SAC Goalkeeper of the Year Awards Jordan Beasley – NSCAA NAIA All-Southwest Teams Lauren Hager – CoSIDA Academic All-District First Team Lauren Hager – Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athlete Jessica Turner – Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athlete

u Senior Lauren Hager has twice been named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District team.

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RSU Women’s All-Time Series Records AVILA UNIVERSITY Games: 2 Series Record: Avila leads 1-0-1 At RSU: Tied 0-0-1 At Avila: Avila leads 1-0-0 09/20/10 A 0-3 09/06/11 H 0-0 2OT BACONE COLLEGE Games: 3 Series Record: RSU leads 3-0-0 At RSU: RSU leads 2-0-0 At Bacone: RSU leads 1-0-0 09/05/07 H 3-0 2OT 08/30/08 A 7-0 08/31/09 H 18-0 BETHEL COLLEGE (KAN.) Games: 4 Series Record: RSU leads 4-0-0 At RSU: RSU leads 2-0-0 At Bethel: RSU leads 2-0-0 10/06/07 A 4-0 09/21/08 H 4-1 09/19/09 A 3-1 09/14/10 H 3-2/2OT COLLEGE OF SAINT MARY Games: 1 Series Record: RSU leads 1-0-0 At RSU: RSU leads 1-0-0 10/05/08 H 4-1 FRIENDS UNIVERSITY Games: 4 Series Record: RSU leads 4-0-0 At RSU: RSU leads 2-0-0 At FU: RSU leads 2-0-0 09/27/08 H 5-0 09/18/09 A 1-0 09/10/10 H 2-0 09/23/11 A 1-0 JOHN BROWN Games: 5 Series Record: JBU leads 5-0-0 At RSU: JBU leads 2-0-0 At JBU: JBU leads 3-0-0 09/15/07 A 2-4 10/29/08 H 0-1 10/14/09 A 1-2/2OT 10/16/10 H 0-3 11/01/11 A 0-1/2OT LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY Games: 2 Series Record: LU leads 2-0-0 At RSU: LU leads 1-0-0 At LU: LU leads 1-0-0 09/12/08 A 0-4 10/08/11 H 0-1 LUBBOCK CHRISTIAN Games: 2 Series Record: RSU leads 2-0-0 At RSU: RSU leads 2-0-0 10/21/10 H 3-0 10/01/11 H 1-0

MCPHERSON COLLEGE Games: 1 Series Record: RSU leads 1-0-0 At RSU: RSU leads 1-0-0 09/18/10 H 2-0 L T

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MID AMERICA CHRISTIAN Games: 5 Series Record: RSU leads 3-2-0 At RSU: RSU leads 3-0-0 At MACU: MACU leads 2-0-0 10/22/07 H 5-2 10/14/08 H 3-0 10/27/09 A 1-2 11/02/10 A 0-1 10/21/11 H 4-0

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MISSOURI VALLEY COLLEGE Games: 2 Series Record: RSU leads 1-0-1 At MVC: Tied 0-0-1 At Neutral Site: RSU leads 1-0-0 09/14/08 N 4-0 W 09/01/11 A 1-1/2OT T NORTHWESTERN OKLA. STATE Games: 6 Series Record: RSU leads 6-0-0 At RSU: RSU leads 2-0-0 At NWOSU: RSU leads 4-0-0 10/15/07 A 3-0 10/27/07 H 2-1 09/25/08 A 4-2 11/03/09 H 3-0 10/30/10 A 4-0 10/14/11 A 2-0

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NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY (TEXAS) Games: 1 Series Record: RSU leads 1-0-0 At RSU: RSU leads 1-0-0 11/03/07 H 4-1 W OKLAHOMA BAPTIST Games: 7 Series Record: RSU leads 4-2-1 At RSU: OBU leads 2-1-1 At OBU: RSU leads 3-0-0 10/08/07 H 6-1 10/18/08 A 2-1 10/06/09 H 0-1 11/07/09 A 1-0 10/08/10 H 0-0/2OT 10/29/11 H 2-2/2OT 11/05/11 A 3-2 OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN Games: 7 Series Record: RSU leads 4-3-0 At RSU: RSU leads 4-1-0 At OC: OC leads 2-0-0 09/11/07 H 2-0 10/31/07 H 6-5 10/07/08 A 1-2/OT 11/08/08 A 1-2 10/23/09 H 2-1 10/26/10 H 3-2 10/11/11 H 0-1

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OKLAHOMA CITY Games: 7 Series Record: OCU leads 5-2-0 At RSU: OCU leads 2-0-0 At OCU: OCU leads 3-2-0 10/12/07 A 0-1/OT 11/05/07 A 1-0 10/11/08 H 0-3 10/03/09 A 1-0 10/05/10 A 0-1 10/07/11 H 0-3 11/09/11 A 0-1

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OKLAHOMA WESLEYAN Games: 3 Series Record: RSU leads 3-0-0 At RSU: RSU leads 2-0-0 At OWU: RSU leads 1-0-0 09/12/09 H 6-0 08/31/10 A 5-1 08/30/11 H 3-1

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ORAL ROBERTS UNIVERSITY Games: 1 Series Record: ORU leads 1-0-0 At ORU: ORU leads 1-0-0 09/09/11 A 0-2

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OTTAWA UNIVERSITY Games: 2 Series Record: Ottawa leads 2-0-0 At RSU: Ottawa leads 1-0-0 At Ottawa: Ottawa leads 1-0-0 09/27/09 H 0-4 L 09/24/10 A 1-2 L OUR LADY OF THE LAKE Games: 2 Series Record: RSU leads 2-0-0 At RSU: RSU leads 2-0-0 09/03/08 H 4-0 09/11/09 H 3-1 OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE Games: 2 Series Record: RSU leads 2-0-0 At RSU: RSU leads 1-0-0 At OCC: RSU leads 1-0-0 09/20/07 A 13-0 10/11/07 H 16-0 SOUTHERN NAZARENE Games: 9 Series Record: RSU leads 6-3-0 At RSU: RSU leads 3-1-0 At SNU: RSU 3-1-0 At Neutral Site: SNU leads 1-0-0 10/04/07 H 4-3 10/29/07 H 2-1/2OT 11/06/07 N 0-1 11/01/08 A 1-0/OT 10/30/09 H 1-0 11/10/09 A 1-0 09/28/10 A 4-3 11/06/10 H 1-2 10/04/11 A 0-5

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SOUTHWESTERN CHRISTIAN Games: 1 Series Record: RSU leads 1-0-0 At RSU: RSU leads 1-0-0 09/20/11 H 6-0

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SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE Games: 3 Series Record: RSU leads 3-0-0 At RSU: RSU leads 2-0-0 AT SWC: RSU leads 1-0-0 09/22/07 H 8-0 11/03/08 A 1-0 09/25/09 H 3-0

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ST. GREGORY'S Games: 6 Series Record: RSU leads 6-0-0 At RSU: RSU leads 3-0-0 At SGU: RSU leads 3-0-0 09/18/07 H 8-0 09/29/07 A 4-1 09/30/08 H 2-0 10/09/09 A 5-0 10/12/10 H 9-0 10/25/11 A 4-1

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STERLING COLLEGE Games: 1 Series Record: RSU leads 1-0-0 At RSU: RSU leads 1-0-0 09/22/09 H 9-1

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USAO Games: 5 Series Record: RSU leads 3-2-0 At RSU: Tied 1-1-0 At USAO: RSU leads 2-1-0 09/25/07 H 3-0 10/24/08 A 2-0 10/20/09 H 1-5 10/23/10 A 0-1 10/18/11 A 1-0

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UT - BROWNSVILLE Games: 1 Series Record: RSU leads 1-0-0 At Neutral Site: RSU leads 1-0-0 09/08/07 N 3-2

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WAYLAND BAPTIST Games: 5 Series Record: RSU leads 5-0-0 At RSU: RSU leads 2-0-0 At WBU: RSU leads 3-0-0 10/16/07 A 8-3 10/02/08 H 3-0 09/29/09 A 4-0 10/01/10 A 1-0 09/29/11 H 1-0

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Conference & Non-Conference Opponents

John Brown University Location: Siloam Springs, Arkansas Founded: 1919 Enrollment: 2,100 Mascot: Golden Eagles Colors: Royal Blue and Gold President: Dr. Charles Pollard Athletic Director: Robyn Daugherty AD Phone: 479-524-7301 SID: Nicholas Robinson SID Phone: 479-534-7304 SID Fax: 479-524-7412 Website: www.jbu.edu Athletic Website: www.jbu.edu/athletics Head Women’s Coach: Scott Marksberry Head Men’s Coach: John Miglarese Women’s Record: SAC 6-5; Overall 8-8-2 Men’s Record: SAC 5-3-2; Overall 14-4-3

Oklahoma City University Location: Okahoma City, Oklahoma Founded: 1904 Enrollment: 3,770 Mascot: Stars Colors: Royal Blue and White President: Robert Henry Athletic Director: Jim Abbott AD Phone: 405-208-5301 SID: Rich Tortorelli SID Phone: 405-208-5304 SID Fax: 405-208-5816 Website: www.okcu.edu Athletic Website: www.ocusports.com Head Coach: Brian Harvey Women’s Record: SAC 10-0-1; Overall 17-3-2 Men’s Record: SAC 5-3-2; Overall 7-6-4

Lubbock Christian

Mid-America Christian

Oklahoma Baptist University

Location: Lubbock, Texas Founded: 1957 Enrollment: 2,000 Mascot: Chaparrals Colors: Blue and White President: Dr. Ken L. Jones Athletic Director: Paul Hise AD Phone: 806-720-7276 SID: Chris Due SID Phone: 806-720-7283 SID Fax: 806-720-7290 Academic Website: www.lcu.edu Athletic Website: www.lcuchaps.com Head Women's Coach: Alex Denning Head Men's Coach: Kyle Beard Women's Record: SAC 3-6-2; Overall 5-10-2 Men's Record: SAC 6-2-2; Overall 14-4-3

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Founded: 1953 Enrollment: 1,500 Mascot: Evangels Colors: Red, Black, & White President: Dr. John D. Fozard Athletic Director: Willey Holley AD Phone: 405-692-3141 SID: Levi Convirs SID Phone: 405-692-3140 SID Fax: 405-692-3171 Website: www.macu.edu Athletic Website: www.macuathletics.com Head Coaches: Zachery Bice & Evan Dresel Women’s Record: SAC 6-4-1; Overall 12-7-1 Men’s Record: SAC 0-8-2; Overall 2-12-2

Location: Shawnee, Oklahoma Founded: 1906 Enrollment: 1,700 Mascot: Bison Colors: Green and Gold President: Dr. David Whitlock Athletic Director: Robert Davenport AD Phone: 405-585-5301 SID: Ray Fink SID Phone: 405-585-5304 SID Fax: 405-878-2141 Website: www.okbu.edu Athletic Website: www.obubison.com Head Women’s Coach: Mike White Head Men’s Coach: Brent Coates Women’s Record: SAC 6-3-2; Overall 7-10-2 Men’s Record: SAC 5-4-1; Overall 10-9-1

St. Gregory's University

University of Science and Arts

Location: Shawnee, Oklahoma Founded: 1875 Enrollment: 800 Mascot: Cavaliers Colors: Navy, Blue and Red President: Dr. Greg Main Athletic Director: Don Summer AD Phone: 405-878-5124 SID: Todd Eilert SID Phone: 405-878-5375 SID Fax: 405-878-5198 Website: www.stgregorys.edu Athletic Website: www.sgucavaliers.com Women's Head Coach: Tommy Riley Men's Head Coach: Andrew Rundell Women’s Record: SAC 0-11; Overall 1-17 Men’s Record: SAC 0-8-2; Overall 3-11-3

Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Founded: 1908 Enrollment: 934 Mascot: Drovers Colors: Green and Gold President: Dr. John Fever Athletic Director: Brisco McPherson AD Phone: 405-574-1249 SID: Jessica Jackson SID Phone: 405-574-1210 SID Fax: 405-574-1377 Website: www.usao.edu Athletic Website: www.usao.edu/sports Head Coach: Jimmy Hampton Women’s Record: SAC 7-4; Overall 15-6 Men’s Record: SAC 9-1; Overall 18-5

Wayland University Location: Plainview, Texas Founded: 1906 Enrollment: 1,600 Mascot: Pioneers Colors: Blue and Gold President: Dr. Paul Ames Athletic Director: Dr. Greg Feris AD Phone: 806-291-1137 SID: Rhane Jeffress SID Phone: 806-291-1136 SID Fax: 806-291-1962 Website: www.wbu.edu Athletic Website: www.wbuathletics.com Women's Head Coach: Shiloh Posey Men's Head Coach: Jamath Shoffner Women’s Record: SAC 1-8-2; Overall 6-10-2 Men’s Record: SAC 4-5-1; Overall 7-9-3

Non-Conference Opponents

Sooner Athletic Conference Commissioner: John Hudson Phone: 405-848-1581 Email: johnhudson@cox.net SID: Ray Fink Website: www.soonerathletic.org

Austin College www.austincollege.edu/athletics

Hannibal-LaGrange www.hlgtrojans.com

Oral Roberts www.orugoldeneagles.com

Bacone College athletics.bacone.edu

Missouri Baptist www.mbuspartans.com

Ottawa University www.ottawabraves.com/

Baker University www.bakerwildcats.com

Missouri Valley College www.moval.edu/athletics/index.php

Southwestern Christian www.scueagles.com/

Friends University www.friendsathletics.com

Oklahoma Wesleyan www.okwu.edu/athletics

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Athletic Administration

Ryan Bradley Director of Athletics

Eddie Jackson Associate Athletic Director for Compliance

Dr. Brian Andrews Assistant Athletic Director for Student Development

Dave Anderson Assistant Athletic Director for External Relations

Sara Williams SWA/Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations

Steve Braun Sports Information Director

Dr. Keith Martin Faculty Athletic Representative

Trey Roberston Head Athletic Trainer

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Athletic Coaching Staff

Justin Barkley Head Men's Basketball Coach

Lynn Blevins Head Men's & Women's Golf Coach

Ron Bradley Head Baseball Coach

Mark Dicus Head Softball Coach

Derek Larkin Head Men's & Women's Soccer Coach

Roxanne Long Head Women's Basketball Coach

Chris McCormick Head Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Coach

Robert Brown Assistant Baseball Coach

Bobby Cope Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Nick Dials Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach

Sergio Espinal Assistant Baseball Coach

RoShon Jacobs Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Josh Jackson Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Amy Renault Assistant Softball Coach

Jimmy Rogers Assistant Baseball Coach

Shawn Slater Assistant Head Soccer Coach

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Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Mission Statement The Rogers State University Hillcat Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) mission is to foster open communication between student-athletes and the athletics administration, and to enhance the student-athlete experience by developing leadership skills, promoting a positive student-athlete image, and improving the day-to-day life of all student-athletes through activities, social events, and community service.

Membership SAAC membership will be composed of two representatives from each sport. Members must be academically and athletically eligible, and must be of sophomore standing or higher. Members must adhere to and support the purpose of the SAAC, and attend scheduled meetings unless previously excused. If absent members must make arrangements for a temporary alternate representative from their sport to attend. One member of the athletics department administration shall serve as the SAAC advisor. The SAAC advisor will be selected and appointed by the Athletic Director.

Lauren Hager President

Katrina Loy Vice President

Keith Poverud Secretary

Breanna Harrison Treasurer

Lauren LeForce Member

Laura Fleck Member

Linsey Curtis Member

Blake Heston Member

Natalie Iwamoto Member

Grant Smith Member

Patrick Seward Member

Alex Ewings Member

C.J. Hyslop Member

Logan Froese Member

Allie Warren Member

Oscar Reyes Member

Whitney Hocutt Member

Cecilie Nordahl Member

Tanner Owens Member

Trevor Williams Member

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RSU Hillcat Sports Information Services Interviews

The “Hillcat” was developed and officially unveiled to the campus in 2005 by RSUPR – the university’s Office of Public Relations – with the assistance of SME Branding of New York, N.Y.

All interviews should be setup through the sports information office. RSU head coaches are available throughout the week, mainly in the morning. Student-athletes are also available for interviews, typically right before or after practice. Most Hillcat teams practice between 3:00 p.m and 5:00 p.m. during the week. Credentials Request for credentials to athletic events should be made at least 48 hours in advance of the event and directed to the sports information office. Spouses, dates, children and non-working media will not be given a pass or assigned a seat on press row. RSU does not provide parking passes to the media.

Style Guidelines u When making a proper name ending in s possessive, DO NOT add an s: i.e. Coach Dicus’, NOT Coach Dicus’s. u In athletic media communications and publications, DO NOT use the term Lady Hillcats or Lady Cats. Hillcats, Cats, Softball Cats, Diamond Cats (baseball), etc. are acceptable. u Refer to the institution as Rogers State on first mention in news releases or other communications about sports events. The words university or college are understood in such releases, and are a commonly accepted practice within athletics.

Gameday Services RSU’s sports information office produces media guides for most sports and game notes for men’s and women’s basketball games, which include rosters, schedules and statistical leaders.

Opponents are asked to supply RSU -- either via fax, email or with a link to availability on the web -- with detailed rosters, upto-date statistics and season scores, for use in our game day notes no later than a day before the event. Following a home event, RSU will supply all results to both home and visiting media. RSU always contacts the Claremore Progress, Tulsa World, Daily Oklahoman, and local TV and sports/news radio stations with scores and statistics (where applicable).

Directory Administration Ryan Bradley, Director of Athletics ryanbradley@rsu.edu | 918-343-7782 Eddie Jackson, Associate AD for Compliance ejackson@rsu.edu | 918-343-7988 Sara Williams, SWA/Assistant AD for Media Relations swilliams@rsu.edu | 918-343-7989

Local Media List RSU will email results and statistics to opponent media. Please contact the sports information office at least a day in advance of a game with media phone and fax numbers. Opposing teams are also free to use phone and fax machines in the athletic office or sports information office. Please ask the sports information director or an athletic staff member for assistance.

Dave Anderson, Assistant AD for External Relations danderson@rsu.edu | 918-343-7839 Dr. Brian Andrews, Assistant AD for Student Development bandrews@rsu.edu | 918-343-7884 Dr. Keith Martin, Faculty Athletic Representative kmartin@rsu.edu | 918-343-7706

Statistical Services

Steve Braun, Sports Information Director sbraun@rsu.edu | 918-343-7989

RSU uses the Dakstats statistics programs for men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball and softball. RSU offers live webcasts for men’s and women’s soccer, basketball, baseball and softball via the NAIA/Daktronics website. RSU will supply visiting teams and media with complete statistics immediately following the game. Postgame, RSU will e-mail a dakstats game files to opposing SIDs. A box score of the event will also accompany the email in attachment form.

If coaches or opposing SIDs would like dakfiles immediately after the game, please have a jump drive available and we will gladly take care of it.

Trey Robertson, Head Athletic Trainer trobertson@rsu.edu | 918-343-5203 Jill O’Brien, Assistant Athletic Trainer jobrien@rsu.edu | 918-343-5201 Dawn Tatro, Administrative Assistant dtatro@rsu.edu | 918-343-7782

Athletic Media Relations

Sara Williams, Assistant AD for Media Relations swilliams@rsu.edu | 918-343-7989

What Is A Hillcat?

Steve Braun, Sports Information Director sbraun@rsu.edu | 918-343-7989

The university’s official mascot, the “Hillcat,” is a unique blue and red animal that serves as a source of campus pride and provides a visual identity for the university’s Athletic, Student Activities, and other school spirit programs. The Hillcat embodies the enthusiastic, determined and bold spirit of the university’s athletic programs and the pride our students and alumni feel for the institution.

Soccer Coaches

Derek Larkin, Head Coach dlarkin@rsu.edu | 918-343-7995 Shawn Slater, Assistant Coach sslater@rsu.edu | 918-343-7995 Bryan Weygand, Assistant Coach 918-343-7995

The “Hillcat” is a fictitious cousin of the bobcat, which is indigenous to northeast Oklahoma. The “Hillcat” also draws its name from “College Hill,” a traditional nickname for RSU. The university sits atop a hill overlooking the city of Claremore.

Social Media Twitter – twitter.com/RSUHillcats Facebook – facebook.com/RSUHillcatAthletics YouTube - youtube.com/RSUHillcatAthletics

The name “Hillcat” was conceived independently by a group of RSU students in spring 2005, and approved by the University Mascot Committee, Student Government Association, President, and Administration.

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RSU Hillcat Compliance What are Boosters permitted to do?

Booster Education for RSU Alumni, Friends & Fans

u Notify coaches about prospects in your area

Rogers State University is responsible for the actions of its coaches, student-athletes and staff, as well as its alumni, boosters and fans. The following information is intended to help educate athletic boosters and organizations, so they can best support RSU athletes without putting the institution or the individual student-athletes at risk. If you have any questions or would like to seek clarification regarding your actions as a supporter of Hillcat athletics, please call the athletic compliance office at (918) 343-7988 or email RSU's NCAA Compliance Coordinator, Eddie Jackson at ejackson@rsu.edu.

u Attend athletic contests where prospects compete, but may not contact the prospect or the prospect's relatives u Continue existing friendships with families of prospects, but not attempt to recruit u Participate with prospects in organized institutional community engagement activities when prospects reside within 100-mile radius of location (Effective 8/1/07)

Enrolled Student-Athletes What contact can Boosters have with currently enrolled student-athletes?

Boosters What is a booster?

A booster may not provide a student-athlete any benefit or special arrangement that would not be offered to the rest of the general student population. This would include:

You are a Booster or Representative of Athletic Interests, if you: u Have participated in, or ever have been, a member of a booster organization that supports RSU athletics;

u May not entertain student-athletes or their friends or family;

u Have made any financial contribution to the RSU athletic department or any athletic organization of the University;

u May not use the name or picture of an enrolled studentathlete to advertise, recommend, or promote any product or service;

u Have been involved in the recruitment of a prospect or have been asked to assist in the recruitment of a prospective student-athlete;

u May not provide awards or gifts to student-athletes; u May not allow a student-athlete to use a telephone to make free calls, or allow use of a free or discounted auto mobile;

u Have provided or are providing benefits to an enrolled student-athlete or his or her relatives or friends; u Have otherwise been involved in promoting the RSU athletic program;

u May not provide a student-athlete free or reduced cost goods or services;

u Have helped arrange employment for student-athletes;

NOTE: An enrolled student-athlete may be invited to a booster's home for an occasional home-cooked meal, but may not be taken to a restaurant.

u Are a parent or guardian of an enrolled student-athlete; u Are or have ever been a season-ticket holder.

NOTE: Once someone has been identified as a Booster, they will retain that identity forever.

Employment A student-athlete may be employed so long as compensation is only for work actually performed, at a rate commensurate with the going rate in that locality for similar work, and the student-athlete was not hired based on athletics ability.

Recruiting What is a prospective student-athlete?

A prospective student-athlete is any person who has begun classes in the ninth grade. A prospective student-athlete remains so even after signing a National Letter of Intent or accepting financial aid and until they report for the first day of classes.

NOTE: Employment may be arranged for a prospect provided the employment does not begin before the completion of the prospect's senior year of high school.

Institutional Control RSU is responsible for the actions of its boosters and booster support groups. Boosters are regulated by the same NCAA rules and regulations placed upon all institutional athletics staff members.

What are Boosters prohibited from doing? u Contacting a prospect in person on or off campus u Writing or telephoning a prospect or member of the prospect's family

Consequences If a booster provides an impermissible benefit to a prospect, a student-athlete, or their relatives or friends, institutions may be subject to penalties, even if the student-athlete has completed his or her eligibility. A prospect or student-athlete who accepts an impermissible benefit faces the loss of eligibility.

u Making arrangements for the prospect or the prospect's relatives or friends to receive money or financial aid u Providing transportation for a prospect or the prospect's family or friends to visit the campus u Providing free tickets or reduced priced tickets to attend an athletic event to the prospect or the prospect's family or friends u Entertaining coaches of prospects

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Hillcat Soccer Facilities

u Soldier Field is home to Rogers State’s men’s and women’s soccer programs.

Soldier Field: Home of Hillcat Soccer Soldier Field is located in the heart of the RSU campus. The facility was originally constructed as a venue for the Oklahoma Military Academy's football games. The field has been widened and resurfaced and a new digital scoreboard has been added in the south end zone. Soldier Field also features a large press box, lights, a public address system and stadium seating for a great view of the action.

Installation of the new artificial field turf began following the conclusion of the 2011 RSU soccer season in November 2011 and was completed in May 2012. The artificial turf surface will allow RSU to maximize the availability and functionality of historic Soldier Field. The durability of artificial turf will permit the university to utilize Soldier Field for athletic training and competition, intramural sports, and other student activities and community events.

The Soccer/Cross Country Fieldhouse for the RSU soccer and cross country teams began construction in October 2011 and was completed prior to the 2012-13 academic year. The 8,986 square-foot building is located in the north end zone of Soldier Field, adjacent to Blue Starr Drive. The facility features spacious locker rooms for the men’s and women’s soccer teams as well as the men’s and women’s cross country teams. Coaches’ offices, an athletic training room, and storage areas for athletics and intramurals are located in the central area of the building. The facility also includes permanent concessions and restrooms for patrons and a paved concourse area with sightlines to the field along with an additional scoreboard located on top of the building.

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RSU Hillcat Network Your home for HILLCAT SOCCER coverage all season long!

For the second consecutive year the Rogers State Athletic Department will team with Stretch Internet to provide live audio and video streaming of Hillcat Soccer games. RSU’s Game Central portal provides fans with access to Hillcat game information within a unified and custombranded interface. Game Central will include live and on-demand highquality audio and video, complete and searchable up-to-date broadcast schedules as well as live in-game stats of the broadcasts. All live broadcasts are archived and available under the On Demand tab in the Game Central portal.

Live video streaming will be provided for 12 home dates at Soldier Field bringing all the excitement of Hillcat Soccer to your computer or mobile device. The streaming is iPhone, iPad and iPod friendly and is also compatible with most other mobile devices. All home games will include audio, video and live stats.

Josh Haley will provide play-by-play commentary of RSU Soccer on the Hillcat Network. He will be joined by former Hillcat Trent Baker in the booth as color analyst.

Haley is a 2010 Rogers State graduate and is a familiar face on the Claremore campus having served as Sports Editor of The Hillpost his senior year. He most recently served as the play-by-play voice of RSU Baseball and Softball calling the action as the Diamond Cats made a NAIA World Series run in 2012. Haley is a member of RSU Radio’s Claremore Zebra Football broadcasts beginning his fifth season on the broadcast and third as color commentator. As a student at RSU, Haley was host of “ClawTalk” on RSU Radio a weekly sports talk show covering all things Hillcat Athletics. No stranger to area sports he has contributed to the Tulsa World for the last two years.

A former RSU forward, Baker played in 26 games over two seasons from 2009-10. Baker transferred to the Hill from Missouri Southern State University where he was a two-year starter at forward. An Oklahoma City native, he was an allconference strong safety at Putnam City High School.

Sports Information Director Steve Braun will provide play-by-play commentary on occasional broadcasts during the 2012 season. Braun begins his sixth year working with Hillcat Athletics and has called RSU Soccer, Basketball, Baseball and Softball. He also has experience working for both KTBZ am1430 the BUZZ Tulsa and KYAL 97.1FM the Sports Animal Tulsa.

When not describing the play, Braun will produce the live video streaming broadcast of every home soccer match.

Live internet streaming broadcasts will be provided at www.rsuhillcats.com/live.

Josh Haley Hillcat Network Play-by-play

Trent Baker Hillcat Network Color Analyst

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Steve Braun Sports Information Director

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MEMBERS RECEIVE: P Season Tickets & VIP access for all RSU athletic events

P Exclusive Hillcat Club athletic apparel P Special recognition at Hillcat athletic events and much, much more!

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To JOIN THE TEAM call the RSU athletic department at 343-7782 or visit

CLAREMORE | BARTLESVILLE | PRYOR

www.rsu.edu | (918) 343-7777

“I was looking for a university where I would be more than a face in the crowd. At Rogers State University, I’m a member of the Honors Program and the varsity cheerleading squad, all while pursuing my degree in medical/molecular biology. I don’t know for sure where I’ll be ten years from now but I do know I’ll be working in the medical field and my education will have prepared me to be successful. RSU has given me so many opportunities that I would not have gotten at other schools.

For that, I’ll always be grateful.”

KYLIE DENT

Pryor, OK | Medical/Molecular Biology | Cheerleader | Honors Student

2012 men’s soccer roster 20 012 12 m e n ’’s s h illca at t s occer r oster hillcat

# 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Name Mitchell Penton* Nathan Inger* Kevin Howard Adam Young Mitchell Sowerby Kaspars Kokis Whellyn Carroll

Pos. GK GK D D D D M

Ht. 6’3 6’1 5’11 6’0 6’2 6’0 6’2

Wgt. 150 195 175 180 168 160 200

Cl. RS-FR SR SO JR FR FR JR

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

Mohammed Shaban* Matthew Levenson Necas Collins Caleb Pitts Garron Hayes* Adam Harmon* Grant Smith* Niall Masterson Bryan Jones* Patrick Seward* Gary Arauz* Steven Baker* Dylan Beaird Danko Kenjic Caleb Clark Eddie Choe Nathan Garcia* Kyle Lewis* Myles Madden* Michael Parsons Chris Perez Devin Zvosec

F M F D D D M M D M M M F M M D F D M M M M/D

5’8 5’11 5’10 6’0 6’4 5’9 6’1 5’11 6’3 5’10 5’6 5’7 5’9 5’9 5’3 6’0 5’8 6’1 5’9 5’10 5’5 6’0

153 165 168 166 185 160 155 161 200 160 141 125 140 155 130 158 149 155 135 150 141 161

SO JR SO FR SO SO SR SO SR SO SR JR FR FR FR FR (RS) RS-SO RS-FR RS-FR FR (RS) FR (RS) JR (RS)

* Denotes returning player

Hometown Richardson, Texas/Richardson HS Lawton, Okla./Northern CC Ireland/Coffeyville CC Keller, Texas/NEO A&M Newcastle, England/New College Durham Owasso, Okla./Owasso HS Johannesburg, South Africa/Northern Oklahoma College Tulsa, Okla./Peace Academy HS Lawton, Okla./Northern Oklahoma College Kingston, Jamaica/Hardford Univ.

Tulsa, Okla./Union HS Tulsa, Okla./Union HS Sand Springs, Okla./Charles Page HS Tulsa, Okla./Union HS Dublin, Ireland/Coffeyville CC Tulsa, Okla./Union HS Claremore, Okla./Claremore HS Cobija, Bolivia/Oral Roberts Univ.

Tulsa, Okla./Union HS Tulsa, Okla./Union HS Serbia/Tehnicka Skola Broken Arrow, Okla./Broken Arrow HS Metairie, La./Grace King HS Waxahachie, Texas/Waxahachis HS Owasso, Okla./Owasso HS Austin, Texas/Anderson HS Broken Arrow, Okla./Broken Arrow HS Providence, RI/Broken Arrow HS Jacksonville, Fl./Johnson County CC

(RS) Denotes 2012 redshirt

Head Coach: Derek Larkin Assistant Coaches: Shawn Slater & Bryan Weygand

2 0 1 2 R S U H I L L C AT Soccer schedule Date mSat. Aug 18 mTue. Aug 21 Fri. Aug 24 Sun. Aug 26 Tue. Aug 28 Thu. Aug 30 Tue. Sept 4 Fri. Sept 7 Tue. Sept 11 Fri. Sept 14 Tue. Sept 18 Sat. Sept 22 Tue. Sept 25 lFri. Sept 28 lTue. Oct 2 lFri. Oct 5 lThu. Oct 11 lSat. Oct 13 lFri. Oct 19 lTue. Oct 23 PlFri. Oct 26 Nov 2-8 Nov. 3-9 Sat. Nov. 17 Nov. 26-Dec. 1 Nov. 26-Dec. 1

Time 5/7 pm 5/7 pm 6/8 pm 7 pm 2/4 pm 4 pm 2/4 pm 1/3 pm 5 pm 2/4 pm 5/7 pm 2/4 pm 7 pm 2/4 pm 2/4 pm 6/8 pm 2/4 pm 11 am/1 pm 6/8 pm 2/4 pm 6/8 pm TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA

Opponent Alumni Game Cowley CC Missouri Baptist Oral Roberts Southwestern Christian Ottawa University Oklahoma Wesleyan Bacone College Ottawa University Hannibal LaGrange Friends University Missouri Valley College Austin College Oklahoma City USAO Mid-America Christian Lubbock Christian Wayland Baptist John Brown Oklahoma Baptist St. Gregory’s SAC Tournament SAC Tournament NAIA Opening Round NAIA National Tournament NAIA National Tournament

m Denotes scrimmage l Denotes Sooner Athletic Conference match P Denotes Senior Night RED Denotes home match Note: All RSU home soccer matches will be streamed live at: at www.rsuhillcats.com.

Location Claremore, Okla.

Claremore, Okla.

Claremore, Okla.

Tulsa, Okla.

Bethany, Okla.

Claremore, Okla.

Bartlesville, Okla.

Muskogee, Okla.

Claremore, Okla.

Claremore, Okla.

Claremore, Okla.

Claremore, Okla.

Claremore, Okla.

Claremore, Okla.

Chickasaw OK Claremore, Okla.

Lubbock, Texas Plainview, Texas Claremore, Okla.

Claremore, Okla.

Claremore, Okla.

TBA TBA TBA Orange Beach, Ala. Montgomery, Ala.

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