EMU Booster Information...73 Convocation Center EMU Athletic Club...76 EMU Idenity...77 EMU Athletic Hall of Fame...78

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1 Table of Contents Media Information Table of Contents... 1 Quick Facts... 2 Directions to Convocation Center... 2 Media Guidelines... 3 EMU Sports Information... 4 Opponent Sports Information Contacts... 4 Primary Media Outlets Covering EMU Ea g l e s Season Outlook Eagles Rosters... 8 Pronunciation Guide... 8 Amber Land Shana McKinney Mary Lawson Carla Warren Tara Johnson Cassie Schrock LaDwan Jones...22 Amanda Tretheway...22 Kayla Vantil...23 Sydney Huntley-Rogers...23 De Ja Wills...24 Kimberly Davis...24 Tymeshe Gibson...25 Tavelyn James...25 Paige Redditt...26 Brittany Simmons...26 EMU Co a c h i n g St a f f Head Coach AnnMarie Gilbert Assistant Coach Leonard Drake...30 Assistant Coach LaTonya Tate...31 Assistant Coach Darin Thrun...32 Dir. of Basketball Ops. Kevin Lehman...33 EMU Women s Basketball Support Staff Op p o n e n t s Akron/Ball State...36 Bowling Green/Buffalo...37 Central Michigan/Chicago State...38 Cleveland State/Dayton...39 Detroit/Illinois State...40 James Madison/Kent State...41 Madonna/Miami...42 North Dakota/Northern Illinois...43 Notre Dame/Ohio...44 Siena/Texas Christian...45 Toledo/Weber State...46 Western Michigan...47 All-Time Versus Opponents EMU Travel Information...50 EMU Women s Basketball On the Road...52 The University Eastern Michigan University President Susan W. Martin...58 EMU Board of Regents...59 Athletics Director Dr. Derrick Gragg...61 EMU Athletic Department Staff EMU Head Coaches...69 EMU Sports Medicine...70 EMU Strength and Conditioning...71 Student Athlete Support Services...72 EMU Booster Information...73 Convocation Center EMU Athletic Club...76 EMU Idenity...77 EMU Athletic Hall of Fame...78 The Mid-American Conference The Mid-American Conference MAC Standings/Awards MAC Individual Leaders MAC Team Rankings MAC Season-by-Season MAC Composite Schedule MAC School Directions MAC and NCAA Tournament Brackets...92 EMU Community Service In Re v i e w Statistics Results...97 Box Scores Box Scores Box Scores Box Scores Box Scores Box Scores Box Scores Box Scores Box Scores Box Scores EMU Record Book All-Time Awards and Honors All-American Stephanie Smiley All-American Ryan Coleman Steitz Award Winner Marion Crandall Academic All-American Sarah VanMetre The Championship Run Single-Season MAC Leaders MAC Career and Tournament Leaders ,000-Point Club Rebound Club Convocation Center Records Postseason Records Single Game Individual Records Single Game Team Records Single Season Individual Records Single Season Team Records Career Individual Records Year-by-Year Leaders All-Time Letterwinners Season-by-Season Results All-Time Coaching Record All-Time Record Versus Conferences All-Time Opponent-by-Opponent NCAA Officials Signals The Last Time EMU Athletics Mission Statement The mission of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is to provide a competitive intercollegiate athletic program for men and women while supporting the educational goals of its student-athletes. The development of successful teams, while focusing on the well-being of student-athletes, is inherent in our mission. Integral to our mission is the intellectual, cultural, physical and social development of coaches and staff. In support of this mission, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to the following guiding principles: Integrity. Eastern Michigan University athletic programs will adhere to the letter and spirit of the rules and regulations of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Mid-American Conference and will comply with all applicable state and federal laws. Academic Success. Eastern Michigan University athletic programs will recruit student-athletes with the ability to achieve academic success and will support the educational endeavors of the student-athletes with a goal of graduation from the University. Competitiveness. Eastern Michigan University athletic programs aspire to achieve competitive success at the conference and national levels, within the limits of available resources. Each athletic program is encouraged to increase private support and expand their endowments. Student-Athlete Development. Eastern Michigan University athletic programs are committed to the personal development and well-being of all studentathletes along with their athletic development. The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics establishes standards of conduct for student-athletes that reflect positively on the individual student-athlete, the program and the University. Fiscal Integrity. Eastern Michigan University athletic programs will operate with prudent fiscal management and within the normal business processes of the University. Gifts to the athletic programs will be received and processed by the Eastern Michigan University Foundation. Access and Opportunity. Eastern Michigan University athletic programs are committed to broad participation by students attending the University on an equitable basis and defined by the student s interest and high school participation. Diversity. Eastern Michigan University takes pride in its diverse community of students, faculty and staff. EMU athletic programs are committed to fostering a cohort of student-athletes, coaches and staff to further enrich the diversity of the University. Credits The EMU Women s Basketball Media Guide is a publication of the EMU Sports Information Office. Writing, design and layout done by Greg Steiner and Dan Wyar. Media guide information is current as of Oct. 13, 2008 Editors include Jim Streeter, Sarah VanMetre, Amy Ziemak, Amanda Decker and Mekye Phelps. Photos by Dick Schwarze, Randy Mascharka, Greg Steiner and the Mid-American Conference. The EMU Women s Basketball Media Guide is provided as a service to accredited media and opponents. There is a charge of $20 including shipping and handling for the general public. About the Cover The EMU Women s Basketball Media Guide features this year s team on the road to another Mid-American Conference title. Inset into the background are the , the and the MAC West Division Championship teams. Copyright 2008 EMU Sports Information 1

2 Quick Facts EMU Qu i c k Fa c t s Location Ypsilanti, Mich. Founded 1849 Enrollment 22,638 Nickname Eagles Colors Green and White Conference Mid-American (MAC) President Dr. Susan W. Martin Athletics Director Dr. Derrick Gragg Associate AD-SWA Stephannnie Harvey-Vandenberg Associate AD-Chief of Staff Doug Dowdy Associate AD-Internal Mike Malach Associate AD-Compliance Dr. Melody Reifel Werner Associate AD-Development Craig Fink Associate AD-Media Relations Jim Streeter Convocation Center Director Mark Monahan Ticket Manager Ron Reid Head Coach AnnMarie Gilbert Alma Mater, Year Oberlin, 1992 Record at School (Year) (1) MAC Record (Year) 11-5 (1) Career Record (Year) (9) Office Phone Number Assistant Coach Leonard Drake Alma Mater, Year Central Michigan, 1978 Office Phone Number Assistant Coach LaTonya Tate Alma Mater, Year Iowa, 1991 Office Phone Number Assistant Coach Darin Thrun Alma Mater, Year Michigan State, 2006 Office Phone Number Director of Basketball Operations Kevin Lehman Alma Mater, Year Michigan State, 2007 Staff Athletic Trainer/WBB Trainer Megan Snow Home Court Convocation Center Capacity 8,824 Press Row Phone Numbers / Overall Record MAC Record 11-5 (t-1st-west) Letterwinners Returning/Lost 6/8 Starters Returning/Lost 1/4 Newcomers 10 Returning Starters (by class): Cassie Schrock, sophomore, guard 6.9 ppg, 4.5 rpg, apg Directions t o Eastern Michigan University and Convocation Center By air: Arriving at Detroit Metro Airport, take I-94 west to Michigan Avenue exit (exit 181B). Get in the far left lane and turn left on Hewitt. Head north on Hewitt for 2.5 miles, past Washtenaw. The Convocation Center is on the east side of the street. From the north: U.S. 23 south to Washtenaw Avenue east (exit 37A); take Washtenaw to Hewitt Road; turn left on Hewitt and proceed to Convocation Center (on east side of the street). From the south: U.S. 23 north to Washtenaw Avenue east (exit 37A); take Washtenaw to Hewitt Road; turn left on Hewitt and proceed to Convocation Center. From the east: (A) Take I-94 west to Michigan Avenue exit (exit 181B). Get in the far left lane and turn left on Hewitt Road. Head north on Hewitt for 2.5 miles, past Washtenaw Avenue. The Convocation Center is on the east side of the street. (B) Take I-96 east to M-14 east. Follow M-14 to U.S. 23 south. Go south to Washtenaw Avenue east (exit 37A); take Washtenaw to Hewitt Road; turn left on Hewitt and proceed to Convocation Center. From the west: Take I-94 east to Michigan Avenue exit (exit 181). Turn left and get in the far left lane. Turn left on Hewitt and head north on Hewitt approximately 2.5 miles, past Washtenaw. The Convocation Center is on the east side of the street. Convocation Center Diagram Returning Reserves (by class): Amber Land, senior, guard Shana McKinney, senior, forward Mary Lawson, junior, forward Carla Warren, junior, guard Tara Johnson, sophomore, forward 4.1 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 49.5 fg% 1.2 ppg, 1.0 rpg 1.0 ppg, 1.3 apg 1.6 ppg, 1.8 rpg, 0.8 apg 0.8 ppg, 1.0 rpg Newcomers: Amanda Tretheway LaDwan Jones Kayla Vantil Sydney Huntley-Rogers De Ja Wills Kimberly Davis Tymeshe Gibson Tavelyn James Paige Redditt Brittany Simmons forward/center, 6-2, Jr., San Francisco, Calif. guard, 5-4, Jr., Wayne, Mich. forward/center, 6-2, Jr., Mountain View, Calif. guard, 5-7, So., Cincinnati, Ohio guard, 5-9, So., Anderson, Ind./Anderson 5-10, forward, Fr., Evanston, Ill forward, 6-1, Fr., Kansas City, Mo. guard, 5-7, Fr., Detroit, Mich. forward, 6-1, Fr., Belton, Mo. guard, 5-10, Fr., Zion, Ill. 2

3 Media Guidelines The Eastern Michigan University women s basketball media guide is designed to assist the media with its coverage of EMU women s basketball. Additional information, statistics and photographs may be acquired by contacting Greg Steiner in the EMU Sports Information Office, Room 307, Convocation Center, Ypsilanti, Michigan Press Credentials Requests for working press space should be made in writing at least one week before the date of the home contest to the EMU Sports Information Office. The request should be made by the sports director of the newspaper, magazine, radio or television outlet wishing to send a reporter(s) to the game. Outlets that have made proper credential requests are entitled to receive copies of the final game statistics, play-by-play and a scoring summary, as well as any press information provided by the competing institutions. Confirmation of the request will be made by EMU Sports Information personnel. Press credentials WILL NOT be issued to spouses, friends or children. The press row is a working area. Press credentials can be picked up in the EMU Sports Information Office during the week of a home contest. If credentials are requested and approved, they will only be mailed if the request is granted at least two weeks prior to the game. Any credentials not picked up will be left at the will call window. Please make your credential requests to: Greg Steiner 307 Convocation Center Eastern Michigan University 799 N. Hewitt Road Office: Fax: greg.steiner@emich.edu Parking Credentials Eastern Michigan University does not issue parking passes as EMU does not charge for parking for women s basketball. Ph o t o g r a p h e r s Photographers are issued similar credentials to press row media. Photographers are allowed to shoot from outside the dotted line surrounding the playing court. Ra d i o EMU women s basketball can be heard live on WEMU, 89.1 FM and on the Internet at and org. Visiting Radio Visiting radio stations receive one reciprocal phone line and one ISDN line for their game broadcasts. The visiting radio line is directly across from the visitors bench. Should more lines be needed, please contact Greg Steiner for arrangements. Interview Policy (Mid-Week) Head Coach AnnMarie Gilbert is available to speak to the media via phone Monday- Friday mornings. All arrangements for interviews with Coach Gilbert should be made through Women s Basketball SID Greg Steiner. Individual players are available for interviews Monday-Thursday. Please contact the EMU Sports Information Office to set up interviews. One note to the media: Home phone numbers for players and coaches WILL NOT be given out by the EMU Sports Information Office. Interview Policy (Game Day ) All post-game interviews will be conducted in Media Room A at the north end of the Convocation Center. Both head coaches will be available to the media after a 10-minute cooling-off period, with the visiting coach and players going first in the media room (unless circumstances warrant a change). Individual players may also be available for interviews at the conclusion of the game. Please see a member of the sports information staff from either EMU or the visiting institution about player interviews. Te l e p h o n e/fax Se r v i ce Two telephones and a fax machine are available to the media and opponents sports information personnel. Wi r e l e s s In t e r n e t For those with laptop computers that can automatically select an IP address, there is a wireless Internet connection available in the Convocation Center. See a Sports Information representative for the login password. Mid-American Conference News Media Association A media organization supporting the Mid- American Conference since the 1950s, the MAC News Media Association is a key component to the publicity efforts of local schools and the league office. The MNMA meets three times yearly - at Football Media Day, Basketball Media Day and the MAC Basketball Tournament. Members of the MNMA also vote on postseason awards in football and men s and women s basketball and participate in preseason polls. To join the MNMA please contact Secretary-Treasurer Paul Vecchio at or pvecchio@buffalo.edu Information can also be obtained at the official website at: Important Contacts EMU Sports Information Media Relations Fax Press Row /0637 Basketball Office Ticket Office MAC Office Website... MAC site... EMU Asst. Sports Information Director Greg Steiner Office Phone: Cell Phone: greg.steiner@emich.edu MAC Asst. Director/Media Relations Erin Dugan Phone: ext. 319 Fax: edugan@mac-sports.com On the Internet Information will be updated regularly at EMU s official athletics website. For media information, go to the women s basketball web page to find updated PDF files containing, notes, statistics, rosters and schedules. To be added to the basketball distribution list, contact Greg Steiner by phone, fax or . You will receive game notes, release and media advisories via . 3

4 Sports Information Eastern Michigan University Sports Information Ca l l o n Us EMU ATHLETICS STAFF All University Numbers start with (The last four are listed below) University Information 1849 Jim Streeter Greg Steiner Amanda Decker Sarah VanMetre Dan Wyar Assoc. A.D./Media Relations...Jim Streeter Office Phone Cellular Phone jim.streeter@emich.edu Asst. Sports Information Director/WBB Contact...Greg Steiner Office Phone Cellular Phone greg.steiner@emich.edu Sports Information Graduate Assistant...Amanda Decker Office Phone Cellular Phone adecker5@emich.edu Sports Information Graduate Assistant... Sarah VanMetre Office Phone Cellular Phone svanmetr@emich.edu Sports Information Graduate Assistant...Dan Wyar Office Phone Cellular Phone dwyar@emich.edu Office Fax Address:...Room 307, Convocation Center, EMU Women s Basketball Opponent SID Information School Contact Phone Fax Akron Paul Warner pwarner@uakron.edu Ball State Paula Haughn pmhaughn@bsu.edu Bowling Green Mike Cihon mjcihon@bgsu.edu Buffalo Brian Wolff bcwolff@buffalo.edu Central Michigan Mike Boseak mike.boseak@cmich.edu Chicago State Corey Miggins cmiggins@csu.edu Cleveland State Greg Murphy g.j.murphy@csuohio.edu Dayton Jenny Storer storerja@notes.udayton.edu Detroit Maggie Walsh walshmm@udmercy.edu Illinois State Jimmy Knodel jbknode@ilstu.edu James Madison Milla Sue Wisecarver ,568,3703 wisecams@jmu.edu Kent State Aaron Chimenti achiment@kent.edu Miami Michael Roth rothmb@muohio.edu North Dakota Christy Kramer christykramer@mail.und.nodak.edu Northern Illinois Joe Summins jsummins@niu.edu Athletics Administrators A.D. Derrick Gragg Assoc. A.D. Doug Dowdy Assoc. A.D. Mike Malach Assoc. A.D. Stephannnie Harvey-Vandenberg Assoc. A.D. Craig Fink Assoc. A.D. Melody Reifel Werner Assoc. A.D. Jim Streeter Secretary Karen Hansen Women s Basketball Staff Head Coach AnnMarie Gilbert Asst. Coach Leonard Drake Asst. Coach LaTonya Tate Asst. Coach Darin Thrun DOBO Kevin Lehman Athletics Equipment Staff Acting Equip. Mgr. Jay Sofen /1029 Asst. Equip. Mgr. Wayne Smith /1029 Facilities Staff Fac. Supervisor Erich Keil Athletic Training Staff Head Trainer Steve Nordwall Assoc. Trainer Bill Tuscany /0387 Asst. Trainer Megan Snow Asst. Trainer Masayasu Takaiwa Student Academic Support Services Director Erin Burdis Specialist Ann Pierson Strength and Conditioning Head Strength/Cond. Mike Szerszen Asst. Strength/Cond. Andy Williams Ticket Office Ticket Manager Ron Reid Convocation Center Phones Press Row or 0637 Notre Dame Chris Masters masters.5@nd.edu Ohio Darrin Bates batesd@ohio.edu Siena Mark Adam madam@siena.edu Texas Christian Andy Anderson a.anderson2@tcu.edu Toledo Brian DeBenedictis bdebene@utnet.utoledo.edu Weber State Darin Hogge dhogge@weber.edu Western Michigan Kristin Keirns kristin.keirns@wmich.edu Mid-American Conf. Erin Dugan edugan@mac-sports.com 4

5 Media Outlets Newspapers and Wire Services Radio and Television Stations ADRIAN TELEGRAM 133 North St. Adrian, MI Phone: Fax: ANN ARBOR NEWS 340 E. Huron St. Ann Arbor, MI Phone: Fax: ASSOCIATED PRESS 300 River Place Detroit, MI Phone: Fax: DETROIT FREE PRESS Mick McCabe 600 W. Lafayette Detroit, MI Phone: Fax: THE DETROIT NEWS 615 W. Lafayette Detroit, MI Phone: Fax: EASTERN ECHO Sports Editor King Hall, EMU Phone: Fax: FLINT JOURNAL Dean Howe 200 E. First Flint, MI Phone: Fax: JACKSON CITIZEN PATRIOT 214 S. Jackson Jackson, MI Phone: Fax: LANSING STATE JOURNAL 120 E. Lenawee Lansing, MI Phone: Fax: LIVONIA OBSERVER Brad Emons Schoolcraft Livonia, MI Phone: Fax: MACOMB DAILY George Pohly 100 Macomb Daily Dr. P.O. Box 929 Mt. Clemens, MI Phone: Fax: MICHIGAN CHRONICLE Rebekah Brown 479 Ledyard Detroit, MI Phone: Fax: MONROE EVENING NEWS Ron Montri W. First Monroe, MI Phone: Fax: NEWS HERALD One Heritage Place Southgate, MI Phone: Fax: OAKLAND PRESS Box 9 Pontiac, MI Phone: Fax: ROYAL OAK TRIBUNE 210 E. Third Royal Oak, MI Phone: Fax: USA TODAY PO Box 7855 Washington, D.C Phone: Fax: WAYNE EAGLE Michigan Wayne, MI Phone: Fax: YPSILANTI COURIER 19 North Washington Phone: Fax: OAKLAND PRESS 48 W. Huron St. Pontaic, MI Phone: Fax: WEMU-89.1 FM King Hall, EMU Phone: Fax: WTKA-1050 AM 1100 Victors Way, Suite 100 Ann Arbor, MI Phone: Fax: WDFN-1130 AM Halsted Road Farmington Hills, MI Phone: Fax: WJR-760 AM 3011 W. Grand Blvd. Ste. 800 Detroit, MI Phone: Fax: WWJ-950 AM American Dr. Southfield, MI Phone: Fax: WSDS-1480 AM 580 W. Clark Phone: Fax: WAAM-1600 AM 4230 Packard Rd Ann Arbor, MI Phone: Fax: WJZZ FM 2994 E. Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI Phone: Fax: WXYT-1270 AM American Dr. Southfield, MI Phone: Fax: WJBK-TV 2 (FOX) W. 9 Mile Southfield, MI Phone: Fax: WDIV-TV 4 (NBC) 550 W. Lafayette Detroit, MI Phone: Fax: WXYZ-TV 7 (ABC) W. Ten Mile Rd. Southfield, MI Phone: Fax: WKBD-TV 50 (UPN) Box 50 Southfield, MI Phone: WOOD-TV 120 College SE Grand Rapids, MI Phone: Fax: E-TV John Rice 18 Welch Hall, EMU Phone: Fax: WQBR 129 Quirk, EMU Phone: FOX SPORTS DETROIT 3100 Telegraph Rd. Ste. 200 Bingham Farms, MI Phone: Fax:

6 Season Outlook In just one season at the helm of the Eastern Michigan University women s basketball team, head coach AnnMarie Gilbert proved well suited to continue the tradition of success that has been established in Ypsilanti. Gilbert directed the Eagles to a overall record and an 11-5 Mid-American Conference mark. For the team s efforts, Eastern claimed a share of the West Division title, its third division title in the past five seasons. It was a great year, the kids really achieved what we set out to do, said Gilbert. The bar was set high even before we got here, so winning was the only option. We challenged the kids to be MAC West Champions and they really took that to heart. Repeating last year s success will be a challenging endeavor for Gilbert and her staff, as the Eagles return just one starter to the lineup in Six letterwinners return to the equation for EMU, while 10 newcomers will don the Green and White jersey for the first time. Last year s team was one that had one returning starter and not much playing experience and this year we have just one starter returning, the second year head coach mentioned. We are trying to approach the season in a similar way, as I feel like we have more talent on this team than last. We have a great nucleus of guards and I really like our chances with them. Consistency in the post will be our biggest area of uncertainty. We have a lot of young players, so how steady they can become will be the key Even with all the changes the goals remain the same: win the Mid- American Conference and advance to the NCAA Tournament. EAGLE VETERANS With the departure of a trio of seniors including second team All- MAC selection Colleen Russell the mantle of veteran leadership falls in part on senior forward Amber Land and sophomore guard Cassie Schrock. Land returns for her fifth season in Ypsilanti having provided significant contribution both on and off the floor in A starter in 11 games last year, the Kulm N.D. native posted career highs in every statistical category. Not only will she be relied upon on the court, but she will provide much needed leadership as the only student-athlete to have more than three years experience at EMU. It didn t always show through her statistics, but Amber has a big role with this team, Gilbert said. We are looking for her to be more consistent, as last year she showed her potential with a six-game stretch in the non-conference schedule when she averaged more than eight points and six rebounds per game. We need her to be able to do that on a night in, night out basis. She went to the Pete Newell Post Camp this summer which is something that very few juniors do. Amber saw what Colleen Russell did in just one year, so she is very focused heading into the season. Schrock had a solid first season wearing the Green and White jersey, ranking among the league s top freshmen and nearly garnering All-Freshman accolades. The Wadsworth, Ohio native averaged 6.9 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game and ranked 13th in the MAC in steals. Schrock scored in double figures six times last season, pouring in a career-best 20 points in the MAC West Division clincher versus Central Michigan, March 5, Cassie had the potential to be All-MAC or even the Freshman of the Year last year, mentioned Gilbert. She was a little tentative early on and wasn t as aggressive as she could have 6 Head Coach AnnMarie Gilbert been. She is very cerebral and well respected by not only her peers but other coaches throughout the league. She is really going to be a catalyst in our success this year, she is going to be a leader for the team. Cassie got a lot of quality experience last season as a freshman, and she has played against a large percentage of the players in the league while growing up. So, we are really going to count on her for her leadership and her productivity. The other senior on the roster is forward Shana McKinney, who saw limited playing time in recording just 95 total minutes of playing time. Shana is very strong and a kid who is very physical and aggressive, Gilbert spoke of the Detroit, Mich. product. Sometime she struggles with her own aggressiveness and emotions. Shana has really made the most progress of anyone returning this year. She is a kid that came in a little out of shape, but she right now is on the verge of surpassing all of her summer conditioning goals. Our staff has really seen her grown both academically and athletically and a lot of our success will be based on her. Junior Mary Lawson returns to the team after playing in just three games before suffering a season-ending knee injury. Mary is a kid that started to get the big picture last year just before she got injured so that was definitely disappointing, said Gilbert. She can shoot the basketball as well as anyone, so we are hoping she is confident enough to pull the trigger. Junior guard Carla Warren is the team s second-longest tenured player, however she has been unable to crack the lineup, appearing in just nine games in her career. Carla is a basketball player that has struggled with structure, added Gilbert. We are really looking hard to see how she has matured and how we can create open-court opportunities for her. Carla knows how to play and slash to the basket, but she is just a person who hasn t put all the pieces together yet for what she can do inside the structure of a Division I basketball team. Another bright spot in the EMU lineup is sophomore forward Tara Johnson. Appearing in 20 games in , Johnson averaged a rebound per game, while making 7-of-17 shots from the field. Tara has a better attitude and approach to the game heading into the season, said Gilbert. It isn t enough just to be able to jump and grab a few rebounds but it takes a complete game. Her ball handling and shooting have improved and I think her teammates are more confident in her. She will have a real chance to try for a starting position in the post. EAGLE NEWCOMERS Gilbert and company welcome 10 newcomers from both high school and junior college ranks. We really needed the length and shooting ability of Amanda Tretheway and Kayla Vantil from Foothill Community College, mentioned Gilbert. They come from a successful program and are not going to be surprised by our training. We hope they can come in and hit the ground running, as they came from a program that has a very similar style to ours. In high school, Amanda and Kayla averaged nearly a double-double and then in college they were productive members of a very successful team. Also from the junior college circuit is junior guard LaDwan Jones, who should added depth to an already solid front court. At Schoolcraft College, Jones helped the Ocelots post back-toback conference titles. Sophomores Sydney Huntley-Rogers and De Ja Wills did not set foot on the court last

7 Season Outlook season, but the tandem was around the squad learning not only the Eagles playbook but gaining valuable leadership experience. Sitting out last year was a blessing in disguise for Sydney, told Gilbert. She needed that year to mature as a person, a student and as an athlete so it has really benefited her. She is on the right track in each of those areas and now she is becoming a leader. In high school she was a scoring point guard, now trying to find the right shot selection and figuring out how to make her teammates better are the issues she is facing. In the long run I think she will Senior Amber Land become one of the MAC s top guards. De Ja is another one who was a prolific scorer in high school, Gilbert added. She does a lot of things well, including running the floor, moving without the basketball, and taking the ball to the basket. Both De Ja and Sydney can flat out shoot the three, so if we needed to interchange them we could do that as well. Gilbert and her staff focused on size and strength in this year s recruiting class. The freshmen five includes Tymeshe Gibson, Tavelyn James, Paige Redditt, Brittany Simmons and walk-on Kimberly Davis. All should make a dramatic impact for years to come. Tymeshe has really made some strides since coming in July, Gilbert said of her freshman forward. She has improved her conditioning and focus and is someone who is extremely strong. We will certainly need her, not only for this season, but future years as well. Tymeshe is a going to be a banger for us, she is left handed which can make her very difficult to guard. James was a prolific scorer in at Mumford High School in Detroit, ranking second in the state in scoring as a senior. Tavelyn has amazing speed and quickness and will definitely challenge Sydney (Huntly-Rogers) for that starting point guard spot, Gilbert stated. She is a tremendous student in the classroom and then led her high school s conference in scoring. Tavelyn will not only put the ball in the basket but she makes the people around her better. Our kids love to play with her in practice as she is so dynamic both offensively and defensively. Redditt rewrote the record book at Belton High School, holding the school s marks for scoring and blocks. Paige is an amazing rebounder that has the chance to step right into the starting lineup at the four spot, Gilbert went on to say. She is a young lady that can score from the free throw line but also rebound relentlessly. An extremely hard worker, Paige is set up for success just by the way she is built. She learns plays quickly and really embraces the philosophy of our program. An all-around athlete, Simmons should make immediate contributions on the court in Brittany is a three or four position player, that can play both the guard and the forward spot, explained Gilbert. She has a chance to be a starter and vie for quality minutes at critical points. Brittany is a very skilled player that can shoot the ball, put it on the floor and rebound. A walk-on from Evanston Township High School in Evantson, Ill. Davis will help provide depth in a youthful group of post players. Kimberly is an extremely hard-working individual, with her only drawback being that she is an undersized post player, mentioned Gilbert. She is someone who can score and will work extremely hard to learn the system and bring good things to it. THE SCHEDULE The Eastern Michigan University women s basketball schedule is highlighted by a home matchup with national power Notre Dame, Dec. 2. A game that is certain to draw a large crowd. The meeting will mark the first time the Irish and Eagles have played since the campaign. We are excited about this year s schedule, said Gilbert. It is a great opportunity to compete against teams from the Horizon, Missouri Valley, Atlantic-10, and Big East Conferences. We believe this year s schedule gives us the chance to test ourselves early and often. By playing a high level of competition it will prepare us in our quest for another MAC Championship. For the first time since the season, the Eagles will open the schedule on the road, traveling to the University of North Dakota, Nov. 14. The game marks the return of senior forward Amber Land to her home state, and the first time the team will play a game in the Sioux State. The Eagles then travel to NCAA Tournament qualifier Cleveland State University, Nov. 18, before returning home for a pair of contests versus Madonna University, Nov. 22, and Siena College, Nov. 24. After that Eastern Michigan will spend the Thanksgiving holiday, Nov , in Cancun, Mexico for the Caribbean Challenge. At the tournament, the Green and White are scheduled to play James Madison University and Texas Christian University. Coach Gilbert s crew will then get to enjoy some time at home, as the Eagles play four of the next five contests inside the confines of the Convocation Center. Big East Conference power Notre Dame invades Ypsilanti, Dec. 2, marking the first time a Big East school has played in the Convo since the building opened during the campaign. ND is 2-0 all-time versus EMU, with the Fighting Irish last posting a decision at venerable Bowen Field House, Nov. 20, A trip to Normal, Ill., Dec. 6, for a meeting with Illinois State University follows before a trio of home contests, versus Chicago State University, Dec. 10, the University of Detroit Mercy, Dec. 20, and Weber State University, Dec. 29. Eastern closes out the non-conference portion of the slate at the University of Dayton, Jan. 4. EMU opens Mid-American Conference play Jan. 7 at Ball State University before returning home to battle in-state rival Central Michigan University, Jan. 10, in a doubleheader with the men s squad. Eastern Michigan wraps up the regular season with a road game March 7 at Central Michigan before entering the 2009 Kraft/MAC Tournament at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, March Sophomore Cassie Schrock 7

8 Ro s t e r Front row (l to r): Kimberly Davis, LaDwan Jones, De Ja Wills, Tavelyn James, Cassie Schrock, Carla Warren, Tara Johnson, Sydney Huntley-Rogers Back row (l to r): Brittany Simmons, Shana McKinney, Amber Land, Amanda Tretheway, Tymeshe Gibson, Mary Lawson, Kayla Vantil, Paige Redditt Eastern Michigan University Eagles Women s Basketball Numerical Roster No. Player Pos. Ht. Cl.-Elig. Hometown-High School (Previous School) 2 Tara Johnson* F 5-10 So.-So. Flint, Mich.-Hamady 3 Amber Land*** F 6-2 Sr.-Sr. KuIm, N.D.-KuIm 5 Brittany Simmons G/F 5-10 Fr.-Fr. Zion,lll.-Zion-Benton 11 Amanda Tretheway F/C 6-2 Jr.-Jr. San Francisco, Calif.-El Camino (Foothill C.C.) 13 Sydney Huntley-Rogers G 5-7 So.-So. Cincinnati, Ohio-Purcell Marian 14 LaDwan Jones G 5-4 Jr.-Jr. Inkster, Mich.-Wayne Memorial (Schoolcraft C.C.) 15 De Ja Wills G 5-9 So.-So. Anderson, Ind.-Anderson 21 Mary Lawson* G/F 6-1 Sr.-Jr. Alexandria, Va.-West Potomac (Jacksonville) 22 Cassie Schrock* G 5-9 So.-So. Wadsworth,Ohio-Wadsworth 23 Carla Warren** G 5-9 Jr.-Jr. Lima, Ohio-Elida 24 Tavelyn James G 5-7 Fr.-Fr. Detroit, Mich.-Mumford 30 Kimberly Davis G/F 5-10 Fr.-Fr. Evantson, Ill.-Evanston Township 32 Paige Redditt F 6-1 Fr.-Fr. Belton, Mo.-Belton 35 Kayla Vantil F/C 6-2 Jr-Jr Mountain View, Calif.-Mountain View (Foothill C.C.) 40 Tymeshe Gibson F 6-1 Fr.-Fr. Kansas City, Mo.-Park Hill South 42 Shana McKinney* F 6-1 Sr.-Sr. Detroit Mich.-Osborn (Wayne County C.C.) Eastern Michigan University Eagles Women s Basketball Alphabetical Roster No. Player Pos. Ht. Cl.-Elig. Hometown-High School (Previous School) 30 Kimberly Davis G/F 5-10 Fr.-Fr. Evantson, Ill.-Evanston Township 40 Tymeshe Gibson F 6-1 Fr.-Fr. Kansas City, Mo.-Park Hill South 13 Sydney Huntley-Rogers G 5-7 So.-So. Cincinnati, Ohio-Purcell Marian 24 Tavelyn James G 5-7 Fr.-Fr. Detroit, Mich.-Mumford 2 Tara Johnson* F 5-10 So.-So. Flint, Mich.-Hamady 14 LaDwan Jones G 5-4 Jr.-Jr. Inkster, Mich.-Wayne Memorial (Schoolcraft C.C.) 3 Amber Land*** F 6-2 Sr.-Sr. KuIm, N.D.-KuIm 21 Mary Lawson* G/F 6-1 Sr.-Jr. Alexandria, Va.-West Potomac (Jacksonville) 42 Shana McKinney* F 6-1 Sr.-Sr. Detroit Mich.-Osborn (Wayne County C.C.) 32 Paige Redditt F 6-1 Fr.-Fr. Belton, Mo.-Belton 22 Cassie Schrock* G 5-9 So.-So. Wadsworth,Ohio-Wadsworth 5 Brittany Simmons G/F 5-10 Fr.-Fr. Zion,lll.-Zion-Benton 11 Amanda Tretheway F/C 6-2 Jr.-Jr. San Francisco, Calif.-El Camino (Foothill C.C.) 35 Kayla Vantil F/C 6-2 Jr-Jr Mountain View, Calif.-Mountain View (Foothill C.C.) 23 Carla Warren** G 5-9 Jr.-Jr. Lima, Ohio-Elida 15 De Ja Wills G 5-9 So.-So. Anderson, Ind.-Anderson Head Coach: AnnMarie Gilbert (Oberlin, 1992) Record at School (Years): (1) MAC Record (Years): (1) Career Record (Years): (9) Assistant Coach: Leonard Drake (Central Michigan, 1978) Assistant Coach: LaTonya Tate (Iowa, 1991) Assistant Coach: Darin Thrun (Michigan State, 2006) Dir. of Basketball Operations: Kevin Lehman (Michigan State, 2007) 8 Pronunciation Guide Schrock - shh-rock Thrun - trune (rhymes with soon) Tymeshe - TIM-uh-shea Tavelyn - TAV-a-lin Shana - shay-na Tretheway - TRETH-uh-way Vantil - van-teal De Ja - DAY-zhah