2011-12 DU Season Highlights - University of Denver Athletics
2011-12 DU Season Highlights - University of Denver Athletics
2011-12 DU Season Highlights - University of Denver Athletics
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GENERAL INFORMATION<br />
Location ...............................................<strong>Denver</strong>, Colo.<br />
Enrollment .......................................................11,797<br />
Founded .............................................................. 1864<br />
Nickname .....................................................Pioneers<br />
Colors .......................................... Crimson and Gold<br />
National Affi liation ......................NCAA Division I<br />
Conference............................Sun Belt Conference<br />
Chancellor ................................ Robert D. Coombe<br />
Alma Mater ........Williams College (Mass.) ‘70<br />
Alma Mater .....................................California ‘73<br />
<strong>Athletics</strong> Director ................Peg Bradley-Doppes<br />
Alma Mater ........Mount St. Joseph (Ohio) ‘79<br />
Alma Mater ..............................Miami (Ohio) ‘81<br />
<strong>Athletics</strong> Department Phone ... (303) 871-2275<br />
Ticket Offi ce Phone ...................... (303) 871-2336<br />
TEAM INFORMATION<br />
Arena .................................................Magness Arena<br />
Capacity .............................................................. 7,200<br />
Press Box Phone ............................ (303) 871-3922<br />
<strong>2011</strong>-<strong>12</strong> Overall Record .................................19-<strong>12</strong><br />
<strong>2011</strong>-<strong>12</strong> SBC Record ......................................... 11-5<br />
<strong>2011</strong>-<strong>12</strong> SBC Finish .................2nd, West Division<br />
Letterwinners Returning/Lost....................... 10/2<br />
Starters Returning/Lost ......................................3/2<br />
Newcomers .................................................................3<br />
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL STAFF<br />
Head Coach ...................................Kerry Cremeans<br />
Alma Mater ...................................Florida (1994)<br />
Alma Mater ..............................Kentucky (2004)<br />
Record at <strong>DU</strong> ............................0-0 (1st <strong>Season</strong>)<br />
Career ............................................................. Same<br />
Best way to reach coach ..............through SID<br />
Assistant Coach ................................. Seth Kushkin<br />
Alma Mater ............................ Wisconsin (1992)<br />
Assistant Coach ...........................Ashley Langford<br />
Alma Mater ................................... Tulane (2009)<br />
Assistant Coach ...................................Abby Waner<br />
Alma Mater ...................................... Duke (2009)<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Basketball Ops ..................Wes Kitchens<br />
Phone ........................................... (303) 871-4793<br />
Assistant Athletic Trainer ............... Katie Forsyth<br />
Team Doctor .......................... Dr. Girish Paranjape<br />
Strength and Conditioning .....Kathryn Whartenby<br />
Sport Program Assistant .......... Katie Robertson<br />
TEAM HISTORY<br />
First Year <strong>of</strong> Women’s Basketball ...........1974-75<br />
Overall all-time record ..................601-461 (.566)<br />
No. yrs. in NCAA Tournament/Last ......... 1/2001<br />
Result ................57-77, L, Virginia Tech (3/16/01)<br />
No. yrs in WNIT/Last ..................................... 1/<strong>2011</strong><br />
Result .................................60-75, L, BYU (3/17/11)<br />
www.<strong>Denver</strong>Pioneers.com<br />
TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
Quick Facts ..................................................................1<br />
Media Information ...............................................2-4<br />
Magness Arena .........................................................5<br />
Pioneer Facilities ......................................................6<br />
20<strong>12</strong>-13 Pioneers ............................................... 7-36<br />
<strong>Season</strong> Preview ................................................8-9<br />
Head Coach Kerry Cremeans ..................10-11<br />
Assistant Coach Seth Kushkin ...................... <strong>12</strong><br />
Assistant Coach Ashley Langford ............... 13<br />
Assistant Coach Abby Waner ........................ 14<br />
DoBO Wesley Kitchens .................................... 15<br />
Support Staff ...................................................... 15<br />
Rosters ............................................................16-17<br />
Desiree Hunter .............................................18-19<br />
Alison Janecek .............................................20-21<br />
Jordan Johnston .........................................22-23<br />
Maiya Michel ................................................24-25<br />
Quincey Noonan .........................................26-27<br />
Emiko Smith .................................................28-29<br />
Brianna Tisch ................................................30-31<br />
Morgan Van Riper-Rose ............................32-33<br />
Theresa Wirth ...............................................34-35<br />
Newcomer Bios ................................................. 36<br />
Team Fun Photos ........................................37-38<br />
<strong>2011</strong>-<strong>12</strong> <strong>Season</strong> Rewind ................................39-54<br />
Year in Review ..............................................40-41<br />
Results .................................................................. 42<br />
Final Stats ......................................................43-44<br />
SBC Review ......................................................... 45<br />
Category Leaders .............................................. 46<br />
Box scores ......................................................47-54<br />
WAC & Opponents ..........................................55-60<br />
The Western Athletic Conference ............... 56<br />
Composite Schedule .................................57-58<br />
WAC Opponents ............................................... 59<br />
Non Conference Opponents ........................ 60<br />
History and Records .......................................61-84<br />
Pioneer History ............................................62-64<br />
Career Scoring Leaders ................................... 65<br />
Individual Career Records .............................. 66<br />
Individual <strong>Season</strong> Records ............................ 67<br />
Individual Game Records ............................... 68<br />
Team Records ..................................................... 69<br />
All-Time Coaching Records ........................... 70<br />
All-Time Roster ................................................... 71<br />
All-Time vs. Opponents .................................. 72<br />
All-Time Series Records ............................73-77<br />
Year-By-Year Results ...................................78-82<br />
All-Time Home-Away-Neutral ................83-84<br />
TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
DENVER VISION<br />
We guide, encourage and support our<br />
students in the quest <strong>of</strong> academic, athletic<br />
and social excellence. As Pioneers who lead by<br />
example, we prepare our students for healthy,<br />
productive and meaningful lives, placing<br />
service above self.<br />
DENVER MISSION<br />
To fulfi ll the vision we will:<br />
• Foster an environment for life success and<br />
leadership<br />
• Compete at the highest level<br />
• Act with integrity and fairness in all <strong>of</strong> our<br />
aff airs<br />
• Be positive ambassadors for our university<br />
as well as our community<br />
• Provide an opportunities for a healthy<br />
lifestyle<br />
DENVER CORE VALUES<br />
In fulfi llment <strong>of</strong> our vision and mission, we<br />
embrace these core values.<br />
• Pride<br />
• Integrity<br />
• Passion<br />
• Service<br />
• Respect<br />
• Diversity<br />
• Wellness<br />
MEDIA GUIDE CREDITS<br />
The 20<strong>12</strong>-13 <strong>Denver</strong> Pioneers Women’s<br />
Basketball Media Guide is published by the<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Denver</strong> <strong>Athletics</strong> Media Relations<br />
Offi ce. This guide was written, designed and<br />
edited by Mike Kennedy, Nicole Bostel and<br />
Jeremy Wodajo. Editorial assistance provided<br />
by Erich Bacher, Trevor Cramer and Niko<br />
Blankenship. Photos provided by Rich Clarkson<br />
and Associates, Justin Edmonds, William R.<br />
Sallaz, Mike Richmond, Derek Regensburger,<br />
Heather Brown, Rick Yeatts, <strong>Denver</strong> Nuggets,<br />
Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE/Getty Images, Dave<br />
Gottenborg, Wayne Armstrong and the Media<br />
Relations Archives. Cover photography by Rich<br />
Clarkson and Associates, and designed by the<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Denver</strong> Media Relations staff .<br />
MEDIA RELATIONS<br />
Dir. <strong>of</strong> Media Rel. (WBB Contact) . Nicole Bostel<br />
Offi ce Phone .............................. (303) 871-4990<br />
Cell Phone .................................. (954) 478-2090<br />
Fax ................................................. (303) 871-3890<br />
Email ................................nicole.dupes@du.edu<br />
Website ..................... www.<strong>Denver</strong>Pioneers.com<br />
Twitter ID ..................<strong>DU</strong>_Pioneers/<strong>DU</strong>_WHoops<br />
Facebook ......................................<strong>Denver</strong>Pioneers/<br />
..........................................<strong>DU</strong>WomensBasketball<br />
Mailing/Overnight Address ....................................<br />
............................................... 2201 E. Asbury Ave.<br />
..................................................<strong>Denver</strong>, CO. 80208<br />
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