DSU Women s Basketball Game 29 March Delaware State (5-23, 2-13 MEAC) Hornets THE GAME. Monarchs

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1 Women s Basketball Benjamin Bullock, Sports Information Director O: C: E: bbullock@desu.edu (Twitter) Delaware State University 1200 N. DuPont Highway Dover, DE Schedule/Results 11/14 Northern Kentucky^ L, /15 Binghamton^ L, /19 George Mason L, /24 Millersville W, /26 Mount St. Mary s L, /29 UNLV! L, /30 NIU! L, /6 Virginia L, /16 Central Michigan L, /18 Detroit Mercy L, /30 Pittsburgh L, /10 Morgan State* L, /12 Howard* W, /14 Wilimington W, /17 South Carolina State* L, /19 Savannah State* L, /24 North Carolina A&T* L, /26 North Carolina Central* L, /31 South Carolina State* L, /3 NJIT W/OT, /7 Bethune-Cookman* W, /9 Florida A&M* L, /14 UMES* L, /16 Coppin State* L, /21 Hampton* L, /23 Norfolk State* L, /28 UMES* L, /2 Hampton* L, /5 Coppin State* 5:30 p.m. 3/9-3/15 MEAC Tournament Norfolk, Va. * - Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Game ^ - Akron Classic (Akron, Ohio)! - Lady Rebel Round-Up (Las Vegas, Nev.) Times and dates subject to change Home dates are bolded All times Eastern HORNETS ONLINE Delaware State (5-23, 2-13 MEAC) Hornets» Monarchs THE GAME GAMEDAY CENTRAL Date... Thursday, March 3 Time...5:30 p.m. (E) Location...Baltimore, Md. Stadium. Physcial Education Complex Radio...None Live Audio...None Live Broadcast...None Live Stats...CoppinStateSports.com Twitter...@DSUwbb Coppin State (5-21, 4-11 MEAC) Eagles The Delaware State women s basketball team (5-23, 2-13 MEAC) will conclude the regular season Thursday night (5:30 p.m.) on the road against the Coppin State Eagles (5-21, 4-11 MEAC), seeking to snap a seven-game skid.» THE OPPONENT Since coming away with an win at DSU on Feb. 16, the Eagles have dropped three in a row with all losses resulting in double digit defeats. Offensively, CSU averages 58 points per game on 37 percent (569-of-1524) shooting, led by top scorer Jordan Swails (11.0 ppg). Swails also leads the team in 3-pointers made (260) and steals (44). Rebounding wise, forward Bria Harris leads the Eagles at 7.2 per contest, in addition to posting 8.9 points per game.» THE COACH Derek Brown is in his 14th season at the helm for CSU. Throughout his tenure, Brown has been named MEAC Coach of the Year twice ( , ), along with leading the Lady Eagles to three NCAA Tournament appearances (2005, 2006, 2007).» THE SERIES The Lady Hornets are all-time against Coppin State. In CSU s 18-point win earlier this season, Bria Harris and Jordan Swails both finished with double-doubles, combining for 34 points (14-of-32) and 22 rebounds, while Genesis Lucas poured in a game-high 22 points (10-of-17). For DSU, forward Tierra Hawkins scored 14 out of her team-high 15 points (5-of-7) in the first half. The last victory for DSU over CSU occurred on Feb. 21, 2011 by way of a win at home. DSU PROJECTED STARTERS Website... DSUHornets.com...DESU.edu Facebook... facebook.com/dsuathletics...facebook.com/dsuwbb Foursquare...Check in at Memorial Hall Media Guide...issuu.com/DSUAthletics Twitter... #4 Jade Washington G 5-7 Senior Las Vegas, Nev. PPG : 3.9 RPG : 3.1 APG : 3.7 SPG : 1.5 #15 Mikah Aldridge G 5-5 Freshman Cleveland, Ohio PPG : 10.1 RPG : 2.2 APG : 1.8 SPG : 1.3 #23 Nikkei Blackburn F/C 6-0 Junior Bennettsville, S.C. PPG : 4.5 RPG : 7.1 SPG : 0.6 BPG : 0.3 #20 Amber Bogard F 6-1 R-Junior Cleveland, Ohio PPG : 12.8 RPG : 5.1 SPG : 0.9 BPG: 0.9 #24 Tierra Hawkins F 6-2 R-Senior Clinton, Md. PPG : 16.6 RPG : 7.8 SPG : 1.4 BPG : 0.7

2 DSU QUICK FACTS Location...Dover, Del Founded Enrollment...4,505 Affiliation...NCAA Division I Conference... Mid-Eastern Athletic (MEAC) Nickname... Lady Hornets Colors...Columbia Blue (299) and Red (485) Home Court... Memorial Hall (2,000) President... Dr. Harry L. Williams Athletics Director... Candy Young Assoc. AD/SWA...Mary Hill Assoc. AD/Student Services...Sonja Jackson-McCoy Asst. AD/Media Relations... Dennis Jones Administrative Assistant...Calasha Wisher Faculty Representative... Dr. Jan Blade Season in Review Overall Record MEAC Record Finish th Home Away Neutral Postseason Play Lost in the second round of the MEAC Tournament to No. 4 seeded Florida A&M, Season Preview Starters Returning/Lost... 3/2 Letterwinners Returning/Lost... 6/3 Newcomers... 5 DSU Women s Basketball History First Year of Women s Basketball All-Time Record All-Time MEAC Record All-Time MEAC Tourn. Record MEAC Regular Season Titles... One MEAC Tournament Titles... One Last NCAA Tourn. Appearance Lost, 62-47, to Vanderbilt in the First Round Women s Basketball Staff Head Coach... Tamika Louis Alma Mater...Fresno State Louis at DSU Third Season Career Record...Same All-Time MEAC Record Asst. Coach/Recruiting Coordinator....Lou Hamilton Alma Mater...Fayatetteville, 95 Years at DSU... First Assistant Coach... Jaresha Obey Alma Mater... Rochester College, 07 Years at DSU... First Basketball Operations... Yvette Harris Alma Mater...Detroit Mercy, 82 Years at DSU... Third ... ycharris@desu.edu Office Phone... (302) roster # Name Pos. Ht. Cl. Hometown/High School/Prev. School 4 Jade Washington G 5-7 Sr. Las Vegas, Nev. (Arizona Western) (Liberty H.S.) 11 N Kayah Kersey G 5-4 Jr. Newark, N.J. (University H.S.) 12 Bri Justice G 5-9 Fr. Richmond, Va. (Highland Springs H.S.) 13 Nateyah McLeod G 5-9 Fr. Richmond, Va. (Huguenot H.S.) 14 Arie Wallace G 5-5 Fr. New Castle (William Penn H.S.) 15 Mikah Aldridge G 5-5 Fr. Cleveland, Ohio (Beachwood H.S.) 20 Amber Bogard F 6-1 RJr. Cleveland, Ohio (Eastern Michigan) (Beachwood H.S.) 21 Aliah Stinnett G 5-9 Fr. Burton, Mich. (Carman-Ainsworth H.S.) 22 Briyah Hill G 5-8 Fr. Philadelphia, Pa. (Northeast H.S.) 23 Nikkei Blackburn F/C 6-0 Jr. Bennettsville, S.C. (South Georgia Tech) (Marlboro County H.S.) 24 Tierra Hawkins F 6-2 RSr. Clinton, Md. (Riverdale Baptist) 30 Aaliyah Davis G 5-6 RSo. Lincoln, Del. (Cape Henlopen) 32 Janay Carter C 6-1 RFr. Fort Washington, Md. (Friendly H.S.) COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Tamika Louis Fresno State Third Season Third Season Overall as HC Assistant Coaches: Lou Hamilton Fayetteville State 95 First Season Jaresha Obey Rochester College 07 First Season Basketball Operations: Yvette Harris Detroit Mercy 82 Third Season PRONUNCIATIONS 11 N Kayah Kersey Na-ky-uh 13 Nateyah McLeod Na-ty-uh Mic-cloud 15 Mikah Aldridge My-kuh 21 Aliah Stinnett Ah-lee-uh 23 Nikkei Blackburn Nik-ee Per Game LEADERS Points Raven Bankston Rebounds Tierra Hawkins Assists Jade Washington Steals Deanna Harmon Blocks Tylinn Carter FG % ( )...Tierra Hawkins 3-pointers N Kayah Kersey 3pt % (min. 20 attempt) (33-113)... N Kayah Kersey FT % (min. 20 attempt) ( )...Deanna Harmon Minutes Tierra Hawkins

3 A WIN WOULD MEAN» The Hornets would snap a four-game skid to the Eagles.» DSU would avoid its second eight-game losing streak of the season.» The Lady Hornets would match their conference win total from last season (3). LAST TIME OUT DSU failed to register a win its final home game of the season Monday evening by way of a loss suffered at the hands of the Hampton Pirates. At game s end, HU s Malia Tate-DeFreitas (11-of-24) and Kaylah Lupoe (11-of-17) both finished with a game-high 25 points, while Lupoe and forward Brielle Ward both pulled down 11 boards. For DSU, four players scored in double figures, led by forward Tierra Hawkins 14 points (4-of-6). HOT ON ONE END, COLD ON THE OTHER So far in , the Lady Hornets are fourth (62.2 ppg) in the MEAC in scoring and are first in field goal percentage (.425) with forward Tierra Hawkins sitting fifth (16.6 ppg) and first (.549), respectively. However, DSU is 12th in scoring defense giving up 76.4 points per contest and allow opponents to shoot 44 percent (805-of-1842) from the field. DOUBLE TROUBLE DOWN LOW Despite DSU s loss to Binghamton on Nov. 15, forwards Tierra Hawkins and Amber Bogard showed a sign of things to come for the Lady Hornets frontline with both players recording double-doubles. For the season, Hawkins leads the team in points (16.6) and rebounds (7.8) per game, in addition to double-doubles (11) and sitting second in blocks (19). Bogard, who sat out last year after spending two seasons ( ) at Eastern Michigan, leads DSU in blocks (26) and is third on the team in rebounding (5.1 rpg). Scoring wise, she is averaging 12.8 points per contest and has tallied two doubledoubles on the year. BOARDING BLACKBURN NOTCHES SECOND MEAC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONOR On Feb. 23, forward/center Nikkei Blackburn was named MEAC Defensive Player of the Week for a second time this season, headlined by a 19-rebound outing in DSU s loss at Hampton on Feb. 21. This total not only marked a career-high for Blackburn, but it was the seventh most in DSU single-game history. For the season, the Bennettsville, S.C. native, has totaled five double digit rebounding games, along with sitting second (7.1) on the team in boards per contest. MILESTONE WATCH Forward Tierra Hawkins (813) needs five rebounds to move into fourth on DSU s all-time list Guard Jade Washington (301) needs 10 assists to become the program s all-time leader Hawkins (71) needs two blocks to tie Barbara Burgess ( ) for sixth on DSU s all-time list. CAN T SHAKE THE INJURY BUG For the second straight year, the Lady Hornets have been hit hard on the injury front. So far this season, DSU has lost guards Bri Justice, Nateyah McLeod and Briyah Hill to season-ending knee injuries, whereas forward/center Nikkei Blackburn (ankle) returned in DSU s loss North Carolina A&T on Jan. 24, after being sidelined the previous eight games. Guard Jade Washington (foot), meanwhile, returned to action against Hampton on Feb. 21 after missing the previous 10 games. DSU BY THE NUMBERS Overall Home Road/Neu. Overall Record Conference Record SCORING Leading at half Trailing at half Tied at half Games decided by five points or less Games decided by 10 points or less Overtime games OFFENSE DSU scores 80+ points DSU scores 70+ points DSU scores 60+ points DSU scores less than 60 points DSU outscores OPP bench Shooting 45% or better Shooting less than 45% FT % over Player scoring 30+ points Player scoring 20+ points Two-plus players in double digit scoring DEFENSE OPP scores 80+ points OPP scores 70+ points OPP scores 60+ points OPP scores less than 60 points OPP bench outscores DSU More steals than OPP Less steals than OPP Even steals REBOUNDING/TURNOVERS More rebounds than OPP Less rebounds than OPP Even rebounding More TO than OPP Less TO than OPP Even TO MONTHS November December January February March DAYS Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday TIME Day Night (after 5 p.m.) STREAKS Current Streak: L7 Longest Win Streak: 2 Longest Losing Streak: 8 Current Home Streak: L4 Longest Home Win Streak: - Longest Home Losing Streak: L3 Current Road/Neutral Streak: L3 Longest Road/Neutral Win Streak: - Longest Road/Neutral Losing Streak: 10

4 the last time dsu... SCORING Scored 100+ points: vs. Lincoln (Pa.) (119*-31), Scored 90+ points: at George Mason (110-91), 11/19/14 Scored less than 40 points: at NCAT (79-38), 1/24/15 Scored less than 30 points: vs. Hampton (63-28), 3/13/13 Scored less than 20 points: at Syracuse (87-17), 12/4/10 REBOUNDING Had over 50 rebounds: at Hampton (50), 2/21/15 Had under 25 rebounds: at UNLV (24), 11/29/14 MISCELLANEOUS Won in overtime: at NJIT (58-56, 1-OT), 2/3/15 Lost in overtime: vs. Morgan State (69-67, 1-OT), 2/18/13 Had 20+ assists: at Central Michigan (23), 12/16/14 Had 15+ steals: vs. Wesley (18), 1/27/14 Had 0 steals: vs. Hampton (72-33), 2/6/12 Had 5+ blocks: vs. Hampton (5), 3/2/15 Won by 50+ points: vs. Lincoln (Pa.) (84-28), 11/13/09 Won by 40+ points: vs. Welsey (79-37), 1/27/14 Won by 30+ points: vs. Wilmington (74-44), 1/15/14 Allowed 100+ points: at Virginia (100-92), 12/6/14 Allowed 40 points or less: vs. Welsey (79-37), 1/27/14 Allowed 30 points or less: vs. Lincoln (Pa.) (84-28), 11/13/09 *school record THE LAST TIME A DSU PLAYER... SCORING Scored 40+ points: Sabrina Leonard (40*) vs. Lincoln (Pa.), 1983 Scored 30+ points: Tierra Hawkins (34) vs. Bethune-Cookman, 2/7/15 Scored 25+ points: Amber Bogard (27) vs. UMES, 2/28/15 Shot 100% in field goals (min. 7 made): Made 5+ 3-pointers: N Kayah Kersey (5) at Norfolk State, 2/23/15 Made 10+ free throws: Mikah Aldridge vs. FAMU (10-10), 2/9/15 Shot 100% in free throws (min. 7 made): Mikah Aldridge vs. FAMU (10-10), 2/9/15 MISCELLANEOUS Had 15+ rebounds: Nikkei Blackburn (19) at Hampton, 2/21/15 Had 10+ assists: Jade Washington (12) vs. Wesley, 1/27/14 Had 5+ steals: Mikah Aldridge (5) at Pittsburgh, 12/30/14 Had 5+ blocks: Kianna D Oliveira (5) at South Carolina State, 3/7/13 Had a double-double: Tierra Hawkins (17 pts, 12 rebs) at Hampton, 2/21/15 *school record ROAD WOES Since beating North Carolina Central on the road, 58-49, on Feb. 2, 2013, the Lady Hornets have dropped 34 out of their last 38 games away from Memorial Hall. This year, DSU will look to reverse the trend, despite playing 19 out of its 31 regular season games on the road. AT THIS POINT LAST SEASON... The Lady Hornets were 8-20 (4-12 MEAC), coming off a overtime loss at UMES. COMING UP NEXT... DSU will head to Norfolk, Va. for the MEAC Tournament (March 9 14). Currently holding down the 13th spot in the MEAC standings, the Lady Hornets would face Norfolk State in the opening round if the tournament started today. HAWKINS EARNS PLAYER OF THE WEEK NOD FOR A SECOND TIME Posting a 2-0 mark with a pair nail-biting victories over NJIT (Feb. 3) and Bethune- Cookman (Feb. 7), forward Tierra Hawkins earned MEAC and ECAC Division I South Player of the Week honors for a second time this season on Feb. 10, averaging a doubledouble of 25 points and 10 rebounds per contest, including matching a career-highs in points (34) and field goals made (14) in DSU s dramatic win over Bethune- Cookman. FEAR THE HAWK Senior Tierra Hawkins, who missed 14 games in , including the final 12 due to a season-ending shoulder injury, is aiming to continue her dominance as one of the best post players in the conference. Before going down, the forward out of Clinton, Md., was one of eight players in the country averaging 20+ points and 10+ rebounds per game, along with finishing as DSU s leader in double-doubles (8) and earning MEAC Player of the Week twice. Throughout her stellar career, the MEAC Rookie of the Year ranks in the top 10 on DSU s all-time list for most points, rebounds and blocks. FLOOR-GENERAL WASHINGTON Leading the Lady Hornets in assists the past two seasons, senior Jade Washington set a new DSU single-season mark with 126 in , along with finishing second on the team in steals (45). Last season for Washington also featured a career-high DSU Single-Game records SINGLE-GAME SCORING 40 Sabrina Leonard vs. Lincoln (Pa.) Charlene Allen vs. Brooklyn Eva McCormick vs. Salisbury Eva McCormick vs. Stockton Raven Bankston vs. Howard - 3/1/14 37 Eva McCormick vs. Bowie State Raven Bankston vs. UMES - 2/22/14 35 Raven Bankston at Morgan State - 2/1/14 34 Tierra Hawkins at Manhattan - 11/26/14 Tierra Hawkins vs. Bethune-Cookman - 2/7/15 SINGLE-GAME REBOUNDS 28 Jackie Tunstall vs. Stockton Karen Johnson vs. Coppin State Karen Johnson vs. Hofstra Charlotte Spellman vs. Stockton Jackie Tunstall vs. Jersey City Jackie Tunstall vs. Lincoln (Pa.) Nikkei Blackburn at Hampton, 2/21/15 18 Tylinn Carter at UMES - 3/6/14 SINGLE-GAME ASSISTS 12 Alfreda Jefferson vs. Bethune-Cookman Jade Washington vs. Wesley - 1/27/14 SINGLE-GAME STEALS 12 Alfreda Jefferson vs. SC State SINGLE-GAME BLOCKS 6 Thea Littlepage vs. SC State - 1/12/08 Thea Littlepage vs. Morgan State - 1/8/07 SINGLE-GAME MOST POINTS SCORED 119 vs. Lincoln (Pa.) vs. Lincoln (Pa.) vs. Coppin State SINGLE-GAME MOST POINTS ALLOWED 123 Richmond NC State George Mason

5 12 assists dished out in DSU s win over Wesley, which tied a team single-game record. Career wise, Washington is second all-time for most assists in school history with 301. MIDWEST FEEL The Delaware State women s basketball team features three players players from the Midwest region of the country. Guard Aliah Stinnett (Burton) all hail from Michigan, whereas forward Amber Bogard and Mikah Aldridge reside in Cleveland, Ohio. Head coach Tamika Louis, meanwhile, is a native of Flint, Mich. HORNETS TABBED TO FINISH 12TH IN THE MEAC The Delaware State Lady Hornets were picked to finish 12th (89 points). Earning the top nod was North Carolina A&T, totaling 329 points and receiving 15 first-place votes. Last year, the Lady Aggies were the regular season conference runners-up, finishing with a 13-3 MEAC mark and 24-7 overall record. Hampton, the five-time defending MEAC Tournament and regular season champions, was picked to finish second with 309 points and five first-place votes. The Lady Pirates finished last season with a 28-5 overall mark and 16-0 record in MEAC play on their way to a 13th seed in the NCAA Tournament. Rounding out of the rest of the predicted order of finish were Savannah State (256 points), Coppin State (253 points), Howard (198 points), Florida A&M (175 points), Bethune-Cookman (160 points), Norfolk State (152 points), UMES (137 points), North Carolina Central (122 points), South Carolina State (110 points) and Morgan State (79 points). RETURNERS Topping the list of returnees for DSU, along with seniors Tierra Hawkins and Jade Washington is junior guard N Kayah Kersey. Last season, she led the Lady Hornets in 3-pointers made (33) as the only returning player to appear in all 29 games last season. FRESH FACES Leading the way for the newcomers are upperclassmen Amber Bogard and Nikkei Blackburn. Both listed as forwards, Bogard sat out last year after transferring from Eastern Michigan, where she was a two-year letterwinner. Blackburn, meanwhile, comes to DSU from the junior college ranks by way of South Georgia Tech. Last season, she led the nation in rebounds (13.4 rpg), in addition to being selected as one of the Top 40 Student-Athletes in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Freshmen wise, DSU features center Janay Carter will look provide depth in the frontcourt, after sitting out last season because of a knee injury. In the backcourt, guards Mikah Aldridge, Bri Justice, Nateyah McLeod and Aliah Stinnett aim to make a significant impact, despite a logjam at the position. AP TOP 25 RK TEAM REC. PTS 1 Connecticut (35) Notre Dame South Carolina Maryland Tennessee Baylor Florida St Oregon St Arizona St Louisville Mississippi St Kentucky Princeton Iowa North Carolina Duke Chattanooga Texas A&M Stanford Florida Gulf Coast George Washington Syracuse Rutgers Northwestern Seton Hall Dropped from rankings: Others receiving votes: California 64, South Florida 43, Ohio State 24, Green Bay 19, DePaul 17, James Madison 17, Dayton 13, Western Kentucky 10, Oklahoma 9, Iowa State 8, LSU 4, Nebraska 4, Wichita St 4, Quinnipiac 2, Texas 1, Washington 1 *Bold indicates DSU opponent. TOUGH ROAD AHEAD The schedule for the Lady Hornets are headlined by 19 out of their 31 games played away from Memorial Hall, including a season-long seven-game road trip (Nov Dec. 30). The longest home stretch for DSU this season will be a three-game swing (Jan Jan. 19).

6 HEAD COACH TAMIKA LOUIS Lou Hamilton Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator Fayetteville State 85 First Season Lou Hamilton joined the DSU women s basketball staff in August of 2014 as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. Previously, Hamilton spent two seasons at Grambling State as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator under Patricia Cage-Bibbs in his first year, followed by an interim head coaching stint in year two. With the Tigers, he developed Joanna Miller, who went on to earn First Team All-SWAC and All-SWAC Tournament Team honors in , in addition to being named the conference s Newcomer of the Year. As the head coach, GSU jumped from ninth in the conference standings in year one to seventh the following season with an (7-11 SWAC) mark. Hamilton is also no stranger to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. For two seasons ( , ), he served under Cage-Bibbs at North Carolina A&T as the practice and recruiting coordinator. During his stop as an Aggie, Hamilton developed multiple players such as Mikala Scott (MEAC All-Rookie Team, ), Jalessa Sams (Second Team All-MEAC, ), JaQuayla Scott (First Team All-MEAC, ) and Eboni Ross (MEAC Rookie of the Year, ). Before entering the college ranks, Hamilton coached at the high school level and with multiple AAU and youth league organizations. Jaresha Obey Assistant Coach Rochester College 07 First Season Jaresha joined the DSU women s basketball program as an assistant coach in August of Before coming to Delaware State, she spent four years at Rochester College (Mich.), where she was an assistant coach women s basketball coach and admissions recruiter. Additionally, she implemented and ran the summer conditioning program for student-athletes, while also serving as the defensive coordinator for both teams and recruiting coordinator for the freshman and sophomore women s basketball development team. Throughout her tenure with the Warriors, she spearheaded a defensive attack that ranked third in the NAIA in points allowed per game and 10th in field goal percentage during her first season. As the recruiting coordinator, meanwhile, Obey inked over 15 student-athletes, in addition to developing notable players such as Ke ala Ka aikala during her first two seasons, who earned First Team All-American Honors (USCAA). Obey also helped the Warriors to one national championship appearance and two Final Four appearances (USCAA). Her experience also includes spending two seasons coaching AAU for Greg Grant Basketball Club (Mich.), whereas interning for the Palace of Auburn Hills, home of the NBA s Detroit Pistons, doing brand marketing, organizing advertising promotions and athletic programs for the youth and the Year- Round Hoops Program. Educationally, Jaresha received her bachelor s degree in Sports Management in 2007 from Rochester College, as she is currently in the process of obtaining her master s degree in Sports Management from Wayne State University. Jaresha also serves as a Commissioned Officer in the Air Force (Air National Guard). Family wise, she has three siblings in Moni (brother), Paulus II (brother) and Javae (sister), while her parents are Janel and Paulus. Third Season at DSU Record: (11-36 MEAC) A new era began on Thursday, May 31, 2012 for the Delaware State University women s basketball team as President Harry L. Williams introduced Tamika L. Louis, a former championship junior college head coach and Division I assistant coach, as the new head coach. Year two under Louis, the Lady Hornets were hit hard on the injury front to finish at 8-21 (3-13 MEAC). Notable non-conference wins for DSU, however, were victories at Manhattan (80-69) and a overtime triumph over the Atlantic 10 s George Mason. Earning yearly honors was guard Raven Bankston receiving MEAC Third Team and All- Rookie Team recognition. Additionally, Bankston s teambest 21.3 points per game was not only good for second in the conference and 25th in the nation, but her 595 points set a new DSU single-season scoring record. In her first season, the Lady Hornets finished overall, including 6-10 in MEAC action to earn the ninth seed in the conference tournament. Nevertheless, DSU took down the eighthseeded Bethune-Cookman Wildcats in the opening round, 55-44, to snap a five-year MEAC tournament skid. Meanwhile, forward Tierra Hawkins was able to garner Second Team All-MEAC honors by leading the Lady Hornets in scoring (17.1 ppg) and rebounding (7.4 rpg). Louis arrived at Delaware State with 14 years of coaching and recruiting experience on the NCAA Division I, Junior College and high school levels. Before accepting the position at DSU, she served as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator during the season at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. As the Lady Hornets head coach, I will be a servant-leader and hope that my energy, dedication and work ethic will be infectious to the young ladies on the team. From , Louis was an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for St. John s University, where she was in charge of organizing all recruiting initiatives, game scouting, overseeing player academic progress and of-court mentoring. Additionally, she was responsible for the development of the Red Storm guards, including Second Team All-Big East and Freshman All- American Shennieka Smith. Prior to her time at SJU, Louis served as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the University of Illinois from where she was instrumental in signing the No. 2 and No. 3 ranked players in the 2009 class in the country, according to ESPN Hoop Girl and Blue Star rankings, in All-Americans Destiny Williams and Karisma Penn. From , she was the head women s basketball coach at Mott Community College in Flint, Mich., where she led her squad to a overall record during her tenure. The squad boasted a 16-0 conference record and was 27-7 overall en route to a NJCAA Region XII championship and bid to the NJCAA Tournament. For her efforts during this stellar season, Louis was named the Michigan Community College Athletic Association and Region XII Coach of the Year. Before joining the collegiate coaching ranks, Louis had stints as an assistant and associate basketball coach at Central High School in Fresno, Calif., Rhodes High School in Cleveland, Ohio and Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland, Ohio. After playing her freshman year ( ) at West Virginia University, Louis transferred to Fresno State, where she was the starting point guard and captain from She earned her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts Degrees in communications from Fresno State University. After playing her freshman year ( ) at West Virginia University, Louis transferred to Fresno State, where she was the starting point guard and captain from She earned her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts Degrees in communications from Fresno State University.

7 mid-eastern athletic conference STANDINGS MEAC OVERALL Team Record Pct. Record Pct. Hampton Savannah State North Carolina A&T Norfolk State Bethune-Cookman South Carolina State UMES Morgan State Florida A&M NC Central Coppin State Howard Delaware State Weekly Awards PLAYER OF THE WEEK Week Player School Pos. Class 1 Khyra Conerly NC Central G Sr. 2 Tracey Carrington Morgan St. G Sr. 3 Kayla Crawford BC-U G/F Sr. 4 Malia Tate-DeFreitas Hampton G So. Rae Corbo Norfolk St. G Sr. 5 Jessica Long UMES G Sr. 6 Rae Corbo Norfolk St. G Sr. 7 Malia Tate-DeFreitas Hampton G So. Alexis Udoji UMES F Jr. 8 Jordan Swails Coppin St. F Jr. 9 Tierra Hawkins DSU F R-Sr. 10 Rae Corbo Norfolk St. G Sr. 11 Malia Tate-DeFreitas Hampton G So. 12 Tierra Hawkins DSU F R-Sr. 13 Kyani White Hampton G Sr. 14 Malia Tate-DeFreitas Hampton G So. 15 Malia Tate-DeFreitas Hampton G So. DEF. PLAYER OF THE WEEK Week Player School Pos. Class 1 Terrenisha Hollis BC-U G Sr. 2 Alexis Udoji UMES F Jr. Kailyn Williams BC-U C So. 3 Racquel Davis NC Central F Sr. 4 Eboni Ross NCAT F/C Sr. 5 Alexis Udoji UMES F Jr. 6 Eboni Ross NCAT F/C Sr. 7 Zuri White Morgan St. G Fr. 8 Tisha Dixon NC Central F Jr. 9 Kailyn Williams BC-U C So. 10 Racquel Davis NC Central F Sr. 11 Kayla Roberts Norfolk St. F Fr. 12 Nikkei Blackburn DSU F/C Jr. 13 Kailyn Williams BC-U C So. 14 Nikkei Blackburn DSU F/C Jr. 15 Kailyn Williams BC-U C So. ROOKIE OF THE WEEK Week Player School Pos. Class 1 Tykyrah Williams Morgan St. F Fr. 2 Kayla Roberts Norfolk St. F Fr. 3 Kayla Roberts Norfolk St. F Fr. 4 Dawn King FAMU G Fr. 5 Braennan Farrar Morgan St. G Fr. 6 Braennan Farrar Morgan St. G Fr. 7 Moengaroa Subritzky UMES G Fr. 8 Kayla Roberts Norfolk St. F Fr. 9 Kayla Roberts Norfolk St. F Fr. 10 Moengaroa Subritzky UMES G Fr. 11 Kayla Roberts Norfolk St. F Fr. 12 Kayla Roberts Norfolk St. F Fr. 13 Kayla Roberts Norfolk St. F Fr. 14 Genesis Lucas Coppin St. G Fr. 15 Kaylah Lupoe Hampton F Fr.

8 Season Highs Pts: 10 at CMU, 12/16/14 Rebs: 8 at Pitt, 12/30/14 FGM: 4 at UNLV, 11/29/14 FGA: 10 vs. Morgan St., 1/10/15 3FGM: - 3FGA: 1 at Mount St. Mary s, 11/26/14 FTM: 5 vs. Hampton, 3/2/15 FTA: 6 vs. NKU, 11/14/14 Assists: 8 vs. UMES, 2/28/15 Steals: 4 vs. Millersville, 11/24/14 Blocks: 1 vs. Morgan St., 1/10/15 Mins: 38 at Howard, 1/12/15 Career Highs Pts: 18 at Towson, 12/21/12 Rebs: 8 at Pitt, 12/30/14 FGM: 6 at Towson, 12/21/12 FGA: 11 at Morgan State, 3/4/12 3FGM: 2 at Towson, 12/21/12 3FGA: 3 at Towson, 12/21/12 FTM: 7 at UMES, 1/19/13 FTA: 11 at St. Francis (NY), 11/16/12 Assists: 12 vs. Wesley, 1/27/14 Steals: 4 vs. Coppin St., 12/7/13 Blocks: 1 at Hampton, 2/11/13 Mins: 44 vs. Morgan State, 2/8/13 Jade 4 Washington > 5-7 Senior Guard Las Vegas, Nev. Arizona Western Liberty H.S. - Dished out a season-high eight assists vs. UMES (2/28/15). - Returned to action at Hampton (2/21/15), after missing the previous10 games due to a foot injury. - Matched a career-high in steals (4) in DSU s over Millersville (11/24/14). - Set DSU single-season assist record in with Team leader in assists the last two seasons (3.5 apg apg ). - Currently, is second all-time on DSU s career assists list (301). vs Northern Kentucky 11/14/14 * vs Binghamton 11/15/14 * at MASON 11/19/14 * MILLERSVILLE 11/24/ at Mount St. Mary's 11/26/ at UNLV 11/29/14 * vs Northern Illinois 11/30/14 * at Virginia 12/06/ at Central Michigan 12/16/ at Detroit 12/18/ at PITT 12/30/ MORGAN STATE 1/10/15 * at Howard 1/12/15 * WILMINGTON 1/14/15 * at Hampton 2/21/15 * at Norfolk State 02/23/15 * UNIV. OF MD. EASTERN 2/28/15 * HAMPTON 3/2/15 * Totals Games played: 18 Minutes/game: 26.5 Points/game: 3.9 FG Pct: FG Pct: 22.2 FT Pct: 67.9 Career Statistics Rebounds/game: 3.1 Assists/game: 3.7 Turnovers/game: 3.2 Assist/turnover ratio: 1.2 Steals/game: 1.5 Blocks/game: 0.2 Total 3-Point F-Throws Rebounds Scoring Season gp-gs min/avg fg-fga pct fg-fga pct ft-fta pct off def tot avg pf fo ast to blk stl pts avg / / / TOTAL /

9 Season Highs Pts: 17 at Norfolk St., 2/23/15 Rebs: 4 at SCSU, 1/31/15 FGM: 5 at SCSU, 1/31/15 FGA: 10 at Norfolk St., 2/23/15 3FGM: 5 at Norfolk St., 2/23/15 3FGA: 9 at Norfolk St., 2/23/15 FTM: 5 at NJIT, 2/3/15 FTA: 6 at NJIT, 2/3/15 Assists: 6 at SCSU, 1/31/15 Steals: 4 at NCCU, 1/26/15 Blocks: - Mins: 34 at NJIT, 2/3/15 Career Highs Pts: 17 at Norfolk St., 2/23/15 Rebs: 6 vs. vs. Norfolk St., 1/13/14 FGM: 6 vs. Norfolk St., 1/13/14 FGA: 21 vs. Norfolk St., 1/13/14 3FGM: 5 at Norfolk St., 2/23/15 3FGA: 18 vs. Norfolk St., 1/13/14 FTM: 5 at NJIT, 2/3/15 FTA: 6 vs. Coppin State, 12/7/13 Assists: 6 at SCSU, 1/31/15 Steals: 4 vs. Wesley, 1/27/14 Blocks: 1 vs. FAMU, 3/10/14 Mins: 39 vs. Norfolk St., 1/13/14 N Kayah 11 Kersey > 5-4 Junior Guard Newark, N.J. University H.S. - Tallied career-highs in points (17) and 3-pointers made (5) at Norfolk State (2/23/15). - Sits 11th (64) on DSU s all-time list for most 3-pointers made. - Team leader in 3-pointers in with Hit two or more 3-pointers in 10 games in , including a career-high four (vs. Norfolk St., 1/13/14). vs Northern Kentucky 11/14/ vs Binghamton 11/15/14 * at MASON 11/19/ MILLERSVILLE 11/24/ at Mount St. Mary's 11/26/ at UNLV 11/29/ vs Northern Illinois 11/30/ at Virginia 12/06/ at Central Michigan 12/16/14 * at Detroit 12/18/ at PITT 12/30/14 * MORGAN STATE 1/10/ at Howard 1/12/ WILMINGTON 1/14/ SOUTH CAROLINA ST. 1/17/ SAVANNAH STATE 1/19/15 * at N.C. A&T 1/24/ at N.C. Central 01/26/ at South Carolina St at NJIT 2/05/15 * BETHUNE-COOKMAN 2/7/ FLORIDA A&M 2/9/ at Univ. of Md. Eastern Sho 02/14/ COPPIN STATE 2/16/ at Hampton 2/21/ at Norfolk State 02/23/ UNIV. OF MD. EASTERN 2/28/ HAMPTON 3/2/ Totals Games played: 28 Minutes/game: 19.2 Points/game: 3.9 FG Pct: FG Pct: 39.2 FT Pct: 87.9 Career Statistics Total 3-Point F-Throws Rebounds Scoring Season gp-gs min/avg fg-fga pct fg-fga pct ft-fta pct off def tot avg pf fo ast to blk stl pts avg / / / TOTAL / Rebounds/game: 1.5 Assists/game: 1.1 Turnovers/game: 1.9 Assist/turnover ratio: 0.6 Steals/game: 0.5

10 Bri 12 Justice > 5-9 Freshman Guard Richmond, Va. Highland Springs H.S. - Out for the season (knee). - Dished out a career-high six assists in DSU s loss at Mount St. Mary s (11/26/14). Season/Career Highs Pts: 3 vs. NKU, 11/14/14 Rebs: 7 vs. NKU, 11/14/14 FGM: 1 vs. NKU, 11/14/14 FGA: 5 at Howard, 1/12/15 3FGM: - 3FGA: - FTM: 2 at Howard, 1/12/15 FTA: 3 at Howard, 1/12/15 Assists: 6 at Mount St. Mary s, 11/26/14 Steals: 2 vs. NIU, 11/30/14 Blocks: 1 at Mount St. Mary s, 11/26/14 Mins: 26 at Howard, 1/12/15 vs Northern Kentucky 11/14/ vs Binghamton 11/15/ MILLERSVILLE 11/24/ at Mount St. Mary's 11/26/ at UNLV 11/29/ vs Northern Illinois 11/30/ at Virginia 12/06/ at Central Michigan 12/16/ at Detroit 12/18/ at PITT 12/30/ MORGAN STATE 1/10/ at Howard 1/12/ WILMINGTON 1/14/15 * SOUTH CAROLINA ST. 1/17/15 * Totals Games played: 14 Minutes/game: 14.8 Points/game: 1.1 FG Pct: 21.1 FT Pct: 63.6 Rebounds/game: 2.2 Assists/game: 1.9 Turnovers/game: 1.6 Assist/turnover ratio: 1.2 Steals/game: 0.7 Blocks/game: 0.5

11 Nateyah 13 McLeod > 5-9 Freshman Guard Richmond, Va. Huguenot H.S. - Out for the season (knee). Season/Career Highs Pts: 2 vs. Wilmington, 1/14/15 Rebs: 2 vs. Wilmington, 1/14/15 FGM: 1 vs. Wilmington, 1/14/15 FGA: 1 vs. Wilmington, 1/14/15 3FGM: - 3FGA: - FTM: - FTA: - Assists: - Steals: - Blocks: - Mins: 7 vs. Wilmington, 1/14/15 WILMINGTON 1/14/ SAVANNAH STATE 1/19/ Totals Games played: 2 Minutes/game: 5.0 Points/game: 1.0 FG Pct: Rebounds/game: 1.0

12 arie 14 wallace > 5-5 Freshman Guard New Castle, Del. William Penn H.S. - Added to the roster as a walk-on Feb. 3. Season/Career Highs Pts: - Rebs: 1 at UMES, 2/14/15 FGM: - FGA: - 3FGM: - 3FGA: - FTM: - FTA: - Assists: - Steals: - Blocks: - Mins: 3 at UMES, 2/14/15 at Univ. of Md. Eastern Sho 02/14/ at Hampton 2/21/ HAMPTON 3/2/ Totals Games played: 3 Minutes/game: 2.0 Rebounds/game: 0.3

13 Mikah 15 Aldridge > 5-5 Freshman Guard Cleveland, Ohio Beachwood H.S. - Scored a career-high 22 points (5-of-16) vs. FAMU (2/9/15). - Went 10-for-10 from the charity stripe vs. FAMU (2/9/15). - Held a streak of 14 games of hitting at least one 3-pointer (11/19-1/31). - Collected a season-high five steals at Pitt (12/30/14), the most by any Hornet this season. - High school teammate of current Lady Hornet, Amber Bogard. Season/Career Highs Pts: 22 vs. Florida A&M, 2/19/15 Rebs: 8 at SCSU, 1/31/15 FGM: 7 at NCCU, 1/26/15 FGA: 17 at NCCU, 1/26/15 3FGM: 4 at Virginia, 12/6/14 3FGA: 9 vs. Hampton, 3/2/15 FTM: 10 vs. Florida A&M, 2/19/15 FTA: 10 vs. Florida A&M, 2/19/15 Assists: 6 vs. B-CU, 2/7/15 Steals: 5 at Pitt, 12/30/14 Blocks: 1 at Detroit, 12/18/14 Mins: 40 vs. SCSU, 1/17/15 vs Northern Kentucky 11/14/ vs Binghamton 11/15/ at MASON 11/19/ MILLERSVILLE 11/24/14 * at Virginia 12/06/ at Central Michigan 12/16/14 * at Detroit 12/18/14 * at PITT 12/30/14 * MORGAN STATE 1/10/15 * at Howard 1/12/15 * WILMINGTON 1/14/15 * SOUTH CAROLINA ST. 1/17/15 * SAVANNAH STATE 1/19/15 * at N.C. A&T 1/24/15 * at N.C. Central 01/26/15 * at South Carolina St * at NJIT 2/05/15 * BETHUNE-COOKMAN 2/7/15 * FLORIDA A&M 2/9/15 * at Univ. of Md. Eastern Sho 02/14/15 * COPPIN STATE 2/16/15 * at Hampton 2/21/15 * at Norfolk State 02/23/ UNIV. OF MD. EASTERN 2/28/15 * HAMPTON 3/2/15 * Totals Games played: 25 Minutes/game: 28.3 Points/game: 10.1 FG Pct: FG Pct: 27.6 FT Pct: 78.7 Rebounds/game: 2.2 Assists/game: 1.8 Turnovers/game: 3.9 Assist/turnover ratio: 0.5 Steals/game: 1.3 Blocks/game: 0.3

14 Season Highs Pts: 27 vs. UMES, 2/28/15 Rebs: 10 vs. Binghamton,11/15/14 FGM: 13 vs. UMES, 2/28/15 FGA: 18 vs. UMES, 2/28/15 3FGM: - 3FGA: 2 vs. UMES, 2/28/15 FTM: 8 at Hampton, 2/21/15 FTA: 12 at Hampton, 2/21/15 Assists: 3 at NCCU, 1/26/15 Steals: 3 at Howard, 1/12/15 Blocks: 4 vs. Hampton, 3/2/15 Mins: 41 at NJIT, 2/5/15 Career Highs (*with EMU) Pts: 27 vs. UMES, 2/28/15 Rebs: 10 vs. Binghamton,11/15/14 Assists: 3 vs. SDSU, 12/4/12* Steals: 4 vs. WMU, 1/10/13* Blocks: 4 vs. Hampton, 3/2/15 FGM: 13 vs. UMES, 2/28/15 FGA: 18 vs. UMES, 2/28/15 FTM: 8 at Hampton, 2/21/15 FTA: 12 at Hampton, 2/21/15 3FGM: - 3FGA: 2 vs. UMES, 2/28/15 Mins: 41 at NJIT, 2/5/15 amber 20 bogard > 6-1 R-Junior Forward Cleveland, Ohio Eastern Michigan Beachwood H.S. - Scored a career-high 24 points (8-of-12) at Hampton (2/21/15). - Has tallied two double-doubles, the second most on the team rebounds vs. Binghamton (11/15/14) set a career-high. - Appeared in a combined 35 games over two seasons with Eastern Michigan. - As a freshman, EMU won the MAC Tournament Championship to go to the NCAA Tournament. - High school teammate of current Lady Hornet, Mikah Aldridge. vs Northern Kentucky 11/14/14 * vs Binghamton 11/15/14 * at MASON 11/19/14 * MILLERSVILLE 11/24/14 * at Mount St. Mary's 11/26/14 * at UNLV 11/29/14 * vs Northern Illinois 11/30/14 * at Virginia 12/06/ at Central Michigan 12/16/14 * at Detroit 12/18/ at PITT 12/30/14 * MORGAN STATE 1/10/15 * at Howard 1/12/15 * WILMINGTON 1/14/15 * SOUTH CAROLINA ST. 1/17/15 * SAVANNAH STATE 1/19/15 * at N.C. A&T 1/24/15 * at N.C. Central 01/26/15 * at South Carolina St at NJIT 2/05/15 * BETHUNE-COOKMAN 2/7/15 * FLORIDA A&M 2/9/15 * at Univ. of Md. Eastern Sho 02/14/15 * COPPIN STATE 2/16/ at Hampton 2/21/15 * at Norfolk State 02/23/ UNIV. OF MD. EASTERN 2/28/15 * HAMPTON 3/2/15 * Totals Games played: 28 Minutes/game: 30.7 Points/game: 12.8 FG Pct: FG Pct: 0.0 FT Pct: 63.3 Rebounds/game: 5.1 Assists/game: 0.7 Turnovers/game: 3.0 Assist/turnover ratio: 0.2 Steals/game: 0.9 Blocks/game: 0.9

15 Aliah Stinnet 21 > 5-9 Freshman Guard Burton, Mich. Carman-Ainsworth H.S. - Dropped a season-high 10 points (4-of-8) in DSU s loss to SCSU (1/17/15). - Dished out a season-high four assists in DSU s loss at Central Michigan (12/16/14). - Second Team Saginaw Valley All-Conference honoree as a junior. - First Team Saginaw Valley All-Conference honoree as a senior, as team won the District and Regional championships. Season/Career Highs Pts: 10 vs. SCSU, 1/17/15 Rebs: 6 at SCSU, 1/31/15 FGM: 2 at Pitt, 12/30/14 FGA: 7 vs. Wilmington, 1/14/15 3FGM: 1 at UNLV, 11/30/14 3FGA: 3 at UNLV, 11/30/14 FTM: 2 at Pitt, 12/30/14 FTA: 2 at Pitt, 12/30/14 Assists: 4 at CMU, 12/16/14 Steals: 3 vs. Savannah St., 1/19/15 Blocks: 3 vs. Savannah St., 1/19/15 Mins: 40 vs. Savannah St., 1/19/15 vs Northern Kentucky 11/14/ vs Binghamton 11/15/ at MASON 11/19/ MILLERSVILLE 11/24/ at Mount St. Mary's 11/26/ at UNLV 11/29/ at Virginia 12/06/14 * at Central Michigan 12/16/ at Detroit 12/18/14 * at PITT 12/30/14 * MORGAN STATE 1/10/15 * at Howard 1/12/ WILMINGTON 1/14/ SOUTH CAROLINA ST. 1/17/15 * SAVANNAH STATE 1/19/15 * at N.C. A&T 1/24/15 * at N.C. Central 01/26/15 * at South Carolina St * at NJIT 2/05/15 * BETHUNE-COOKMAN 2/7/15 * FLORIDA A&M 2/9/15 * at Univ. of Md. Eastern Sho 02/14/15 * COPPIN STATE 2/16/15 * at Hampton 2/21/ at Norfolk State 02/23/15 * UNIV. OF MD. EASTERN 2/28/ HAMPTON 3/2/ Totals Games played: 27 Minutes/game: 17.2 Points/game: 2.1 FG Pct: FG Pct: 23.3 FT Pct: 76.9 Rebounds/game: 1.7 Assists/game: 1.0 Turnovers/game: 2.0 Assist/turnover ratio: 0.5 Steals/game: 0.5 Blocks/game: 0.4

16 Briyah 22 Hill > 5-9 Freshman Guard Philadelphia, Pa. Northeast H.S. - Added to the roster as a walk-on on Jan. 29. Season/Career Highs Pts: - Rebs: - FGM: - FGA: - 3FGM: - 3FGA: - FTM: - FTA: - Assists: - Steals: - Blocks: - Mins: - at Univ. of Md. Eastern Sho 02/14/ Totals Games played: 1

17 Nikkei Blackburn 23 Season/Career Highs Pts: 12 at Virginia, 12/6/14 Rebs: 19 at Hampton, 2/21/15 FGM: 6 at Virginia, 12/6/14 FGA: 10 at Virginia, 12/6/14 3FGM: - 3FGA: - FTM: 5 at George Mason, 11/19/14 FTA: 6 at George Mason, 11/19/14 Assists: 3 vs. UMES, 2/28/15 Steals: 2 vs. Florida A&M, 2/19/15 Blocks: 3 vs. Florida A&M, 2/19/15 Mins: 40 at UMES, 2/14/15 > 6-0 Junior Forward/Center Bennettsville, S.C. South Georgia Tech (JUCO) Marlboro County H.S. - Recorded a career-high 19 boards, which was the seventh most in DSU single-game history. - Named MEAC Defensive Player of the Week on Feb. 9 and Feb Returned to action vs. NCAT (1/24/15), after missing the previous eight games due to an anke injury. - Tallied lone double-double (12 points - 14 rebounds) at Virginia (12/6/14). - Two-year starter at South Georgia Tech. - In her final season, averaged a double-double (15 ppg - 13 rpg), along with finishing 12th in the nation blocks. vs Northern Kentucky 11/14/ vs Binghamton 11/15/ at MASON 11/19/14 * MILLERSVILLE 11/24/ at Mount St. Mary's 11/26/14 * at UNLV 11/29/ vs Northern Illinois 11/30/ at Virginia 12/06/14 * at N.C. A&T 1/24/ at N.C. Central 01/26/ at South Carolina St * at NJIT 2/05/ BETHUNE-COOKMAN 2/7/15 * FLORIDA A&M 2/9/15 * at Univ. of Md. Eastern Sho 02/14/15 * COPPIN STATE 2/16/15 * at Hampton 2/21/15 * at Norfolk State 02/23/ UNIV. OF MD. EASTERN 2/28/15 * HAMPTON 3/2/15 * Totals Games played: 20 Minutes/game: 24.0 Points/game: 4.5 FG Pct: 44.3 FT Pct: 74.1 Rebounds/game: 7.1 Assists/game: 0.3 Turnovers/game: 0.9 Assist/turnover ratio: 0.4 Steals/game: 0.6 Blocks/game: 0.3

18 Season Highs Pts: 34 vs. B-CU, 2/7/15 Rebs: 13 vs. Wilmington, 1/14/15 FGM: 14 vs. B-CU, 2/7/15 FGA: 24 vs. Binghamton, 11/15/14 3FGM: - 3FGA: 1 vs. SCSU, 1/17/15 FTM: 10 at NCAT, 1/24/15 FTA: 12 at NCAT, 1/24/15 Assists: 3 at NCCU, 1/26/15 Steals: 3 vs. Binghamton, 11/15/14 Blocks: 3 vs. Wilmington, 1/14/15 Mins: 43 at NJIT, 2/5/15 Career Highs Pts: 34 at Manhattan, 11/26/13 Rebs: 16 at Howard, 1/2/14 Assists: 3 at NCAT, 1/30/12 Steals: 5 vs. SCSU, 2/27/12 Blocks: 3 at FAMU, 1/28/13 FG: 14 at Manhattan, 11/26/13 FGA: 24 vs. Binghamton, 11/15/14 FTM: 10 at No.6/7 Kentucky, 11/10/12 FTA: 16 at No.6/7 Kentucky, 11/10/12 3FGM: 1 vs. SCSU, 3/1/12 3FGA: 3 at Wright State, 11/15/11 Mins: 44 vs. Morgan State, 2/18/13 Tierra 24 Hawkins > 6-2 R-Senior Forward Clinton, Md. Riverside Baptist - Leads the MEAC in double-doubles (11), which is good for 39th in the nation. - Akron Classic All-Tournament Team (Nov ) honoree, averaging 21 points and eight rebounds per game. - Started 15 games in before being sidelined with a season-ending shoulder injury. - Before her injury, was one of eight players in the nation averaging 20+ points and 10+ rebounds per game. - Sits in the top 10 in three DSU career categories (points, rebounds and blocks). - MEAC Rookie of the Year ( ) and a Second Team All-MEAC selection ( ). vs Northern Kentucky 11/14/14 * vs Binghamton 11/15/14 * at MASON 11/19/14 * MILLERSVILLE 11/24/14 * at Mount St. Mary's 11/26/14 * at UNLV 11/29/14 * vs Northern Illinois 11/30/14 * at Virginia 12/06/ at Central Michigan 12/16/14 * at Detroit 12/18/14 * at PITT 12/30/14 * MORGAN STATE 1/10/15 * at Howard 1/12/15 * WILMINGTON 1/14/15 * SOUTH CAROLINA ST. 1/17/15 * SAVANNAH STATE 1/19/15 * at N.C. A&T 1/24/15 * at N.C. Central 01/26/15 * at South Carolina St * at NJIT 2/05/ BETHUNE-COOKMAN 2/7/15 * FLORIDA A&M 2/9/15 * at Univ. of Md. Eastern Sho 02/14/15 * COPPIN STATE 2/16/15 * at Hampton 2/21/15 * at Norfolk State 02/23/15 * UNIV. OF MD. EASTERN 2/28/15 * HAMPTON 3/2/15 * Totals Games played: 28 Minutes/game: 32.6 Points/game: 16.6 FG Pct: FG Pct: 0.0 FT Pct: 65.4 Career Statistics ( Only) Rebounds/game: 7.8 Assists/game: 0.9 Turnovers/game: 2.6 Assist/turnover ratio: 0.3 Steals/game: 1.4 Blocks/game: 0.7 Total 3-Point F-Throws Rebounds Scoring Season gp-gs min/avg fg-fga pct fg-fga pct ft-fta pct off def tot avg pf fo ast to blk stl pts avg / / / TOTAL /

19 Aaliyah Davis 30 > 5-6 R-Sophomore Guard Lincoln, Del. Cape Henlopen H.S. - Hit the game-winning half court shot to beat B-CU (2/7/15) for her first ever 3-pointer. - Saw first game action in DSU s loss at North Carolina A&T (1/24/15), dishing out a team-high two assists. - Appeared in five games during the season. - Redshirted in due to a knee injury. Season Highs Pts: 10 vs. Hampton, 3/2/15 Rebs: 6 vs. Florida A&M, 2/9/15 FGM: 5 vs. Hampton, 3/2/15 FGA: 9 vs. Hampton, 3/2/15 3FGM: 1 vs. B-CU, 2/7/15 3FGA: 2 vs. B-CU, 2/7/15 FTM: 6 vs. Florida A&M, 2/9/15 FTA: 6 vs. Florida A&M, 2/9/15 Assists: 2 at NCAT, 1/24/15 Steals: 4 vs. Florida A&M, 2/9/15 Blocks: 2 vs. Florida A&M, 2/9/15 Mins: 31 vs. Hampton, 3/2/15 Career Highs Pts: 6 vs. Florida A&M, 2/9/15 Rebs: 6 vs. Florida A&M, 2/9/15 Assists: 2 at NCAT, 1/24/15 Steals: 4 vs. Florida A&M, 2/9/15 Blocks: 2 vs. Florida A&M, 2/9/15 FGM: 5 vs. Hampton, 3/2/15 FGA: 9 vs. Hampton, 3/2/15 FTM: 6 vs. Florida A&M, 2/9/15 FTA: 6 vs. Florida A&M, 2/9/15 3FGM: 1 vs. B-CU, 2/7/15 3FGA: 2 vs. B-CU, 2/7/15 Mins: 31 vs. Hampton, 3/2/15 at N.C. A&T 1/24/ at N.C. Central 01/26/ at South Carolina St at NJIT 2/05/ BETHUNE-COOKMAN 2/7/ FLORIDA A&M 2/9/ at Univ. of Md. Eastern Sho 02/14/ COPPIN STATE 2/16/15 * at Hampton 2/21/ at Norfolk State 02/23/15 * UNIV. OF MD. EASTERN 2/28/ HAMPTON 3/2/ Totals Games played: 12 Minutes/game: 12.9 Points/game: 2.8 FG Pct: FG Pct: 25.0 FT Pct: 75.0 Career Statistics Rebounds/game: 1.3 Assists/game: 0.8 Turnovers/game: 2.0 Assist/turnover ratio: 0.4 Steals/game: 0.8 Blocks/game: 0.2 Total 3-Point F-Throws Rebounds Scoring Season gp-gs min/avg fg-fga pct fg-fga pct ft-fta pct off def tot avg pf fo ast to blk stl pts avg / / TOTAL /

20 Janay 32 Carter > 6-1 R-Freshman Center Fort Washington, Md. Friendly H.S. - Pulled down a season-high eight rebounds in DSU s win at Howard (1/12/15). - Redshirted due to a knee injury. - As a junior in high school, averaged 19 points and 10 rebounds per game, while shooting 63 percent from the free throw line. - Pulled down 182 total rebounds, including 17 in one game during senior season. Season/Career Highs Pts: 7 at Pitt, 12/30/14 Rebs: 8 at Howard, 1/12/15 FGM: 2 at Pitt, 12/30/14 FGA: 2 at Pitt, 12/30/14 3FGM: - 3FGA: - FTM: 3 at Pitt, 12/30/14 FTA: 4 at Pitt, 12/30/14 Assists: 1 at George Mason, 11/19/14 Steals: 1 at Virginia, 12/6/14 Blocks: 2 at Norfolk St., 2/23/15 Mins: 23 at Pitt, 12/30/14 vs Northern Kentucky 11/14/ vs Binghamton 11/15/ at MASON 11/19/ MILLERSVILLE 11/24/ at Mount St. Mary's 11/26/ at UNLV 11/29/ vs Northern Illinois 11/30/ at Virginia 12/06/14 * at Central Michigan 12/16/ at PITT 12/30/ MORGAN STATE 1/10/ at Howard 1/12/15 * WILMINGTON 1/14/ SOUTH CAROLINA ST. 1/17/ SAVANNAH STATE 1/19/ at N.C. A&T 1/24/15 * at N.C. Central 01/26/15 * at South Carolina St * at NJIT 2/05/15 * BETHUNE-COOKMAN 2/7/ at Norfolk State 02/23/15 * Totals Games played: 21 Minutes/game: 10.5 Points/game: 1.2 FG Pct: FG Pct: 0.0 FT Pct: 45.0 Rebounds/game: 2.5 Assists/game: 0.0 Turnovers/game: 0.6 Assist/turnover ratio: 0.1 Steals/game: 0.1 Blocks/game: 0.2

21 DSU Women's Basketball Delaware State Combined Team Statistics (as of Mar 02, 2015) All games Overall record: 5-23 Conf: 2-13 Home: 3-7 Away: 2-13 Neutral: 0-3 Total 3-Point F-Throw Rebounds ## Player gp-gs min avg fg-fga fg% 3fg-fga 3fg% ft-fta ft% off def tot avg pf dq a to blk stl pts avg 03 x-bankston, Raven HAWKINS, Tierra BOGARD, Amber ALDRIDGE, Mikah x-bankston, Raine BLACKBURN, Nikkei WASHINGTON, Jade KERSEY, N'Kayah DAVIS, Aaliyah STINNETT, Aliah CARTER, Janay x-justice, Bri x-mcleod, Nateyah WALLACE, Arie HILL, Briyah x-lewis, Mi'Queara Team Total Opponents x-inactive player TEAM STATISTICS DSUW OPP SCORING Points per game Scoring margin FIELD GOALS-ATT Field goal pct POINT FG-ATT point FG pct pt FG made per game FREE THROWS-ATT Free throw pct F-Throws made per game REBOUNDS Rebounds per game Rebounding margin ASSISTS Assists per game TURNOVERS Turnovers per game Turnover margin Assist/turnover ratio STEALS Steals per game BLOCKS Blocks per game ATTENDANCE Home games-avg/game Neutral site-avg/game Score by Periods 1st 2nd OT Totals Delaware State Opponents Date Opponent Score Att. ^ 11/14/14 vs Northern Kentucky L ^ 11/15/14 vs Binghamton L /19/14 at MASON L /24/14 MILLERSVILLE W /26/14 at Mount St. Mary's L $ 11/29/14 at UNLV L $ 11/30/14 vs Northern Illinois L /06/14 at Virginia L /16/14 at Central Michigan L /18/14 at Detroit L /30/14 at PITT L * 1/10/15 MORGAN STATE L * 1/12/15 at Howard W /14/15 WILMINGTON W * 1/17/15 SOUTH CAROLINA ST. L * 1/19/15 SAVANNAH STATE L * 1/24/15 at N.C. A&T L * 01/26/15 at N.C. Central L * at South Carolina St. L /05/15 at NJIT Wot * 2/7/15 BETHUNE-COOKMAN W * 2/9/15 FLORIDA A&M L * 02/14/15 at Univ. of Md. Eastern Shore L * 2/16/15 COPPIN STATE L * 2/21/15 at Hampton L * 02/23/15 at Norfolk State L * 2/28/15 UNIV. OF MD. EASTERN SHORE L * 3/2/15 HAMPTON L * = Conference game ^ = Akron Classic (Akron, Ohio) $ = Lady Rebel Round-Up (Las Vegas, Nev.)

22 Coppin State Women's Basketball Coppin State Combined Team Statistics (as of Mar 03, 2015) All games RECORD: OVERALL HOME AWAY NEUTRAL ALL GAMES CONFERENCE NON-CONFERENCE Total 3-Point F-Throw Rebounds ## Player gp-gs min avg fg-fga fg% 3fg-fga 3fg% ft-fta ft% off def tot avg pf dq a to blk stl pts avg 23 SWAILS,Jordan LANE,Janelle HARRIS,Bria LUCAS,Genesis GRIFFIN,Amber SAMUELS,Keena TAYONG,Omaah HENDERSON,Tanays BEVERLY,Candice A D E J I N I, O l u w a s e u n SMITH,D'Ajahnae Team Total Opponents TEAM STATISTICS CSUW OPP SCORING Points per game Scoring margin FIELD GOALS-ATT Field goal pct POINT FG-ATT point FG pct pt FG made per game FREE THROWS-ATT Freethrowpct F-Throws made per game REBOUNDS Rebounds per game Rebounding margin ASSISTS Assists per game TURNOVERS Turnovers per game Turnover margin Assist/turnover ratio STEALS Steals per game BLOCKS Blocks per game ATTENDANCE Home games-avg/game Neutral site-avg/game Score by Periods 1st 2nd OT Totals Coppin State Opponents Date Opponent Score Att. 11/16/14 at NC State L /19/14 at UMBC L /23/14 at Wake Forest L /25/14 ROBERT MORRIS L /29/14 VIRGINIA UNION W /02/14 at Georgia L /6/14 at West Virginia L /10/14 at Mount St. Mary's L /13/14 at MIAMI L /21/14 #14 MARYLAND L /28/14 VCU L * 01/05/15 at Norfolk State W * 1/10/15 at Howard L * 01/17/15 BETHUNE-COOKMAN L * 01/19/15 FLORIDA A&M W * 01/24/15 at N.C. Central L * 1/26/15 at N.C. A&T L * 01/31/15 at Univ. of Md. Eastern Shore L * 02/02/15 MORGAN STATE L * 02/07/15 SOUTH CAROLINA STATE L * 02/09/15 SAVANNAH STATELot * 02/14/15 HOWARD W * 2/16/15 at Delaware State W * 02/21/15 NORFOLK STATE L * 2/23/15 at Hampton L *% 02/28/15 at Morgan State L * - Conference game

23 TV/Radio Roster 4 Jade Washington G 5-7 Senior Las Vegas, Nev. Liberty H.S. Arizona Western C.C. 11 N'Kayah Kersey G 5-4 Junior Newark, N.J. University H.S. 12 Bri Justice G 5-9 Freshman Richmond, Va. Highland Springs H.S. 13 Nateyah McLeod G 5-8 Freshman Richmond, Va. Huguenot H.S. 14 Arie Wallace G 5-5 Freshman New Castle, Del. William Penn H.S. 15 Mikah aldridge G 5-5 Freshman Cleveland, Ohio Beachwood H.S. 20 Amber Bogard F 6-1 R-Junior Cleveland, Ohio Beachwood H.S. Eastern Michigan 21 Aliah Stinnett G 5-9 Freshman Burton, Mich. Carman-Ainsworth H.S. 22 Briyah Hill G 5-8 Freshman Philadelphia, Pa. Northeast H.S. 23 Nikkei Blackburn F/C 6-0 Junior Bennettsville, S.C. Marlboro County H.S. South Georgia Tech 24 Tierra Hawkins F 6-2 R-Senior Clinton, Md. Riverdale Baptist 30 Aaliyah Davis G 5-6 R-Sophomore Lincoln, Del. Cape Henlopen H.S. 32 Janay Carter C 6-1 R-Freshman Fort Washington, Md. Friendly H.S. TAMIKA LOUIS Head Coach Third Season