ALL-AMERICAN caliber players

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1 ALL-AMERICAN caliber players MELANIE BOEGLIN Named Third-Team All-American by Full Court Press, the Associated Press, The Sports Network and Kodak/WBCA. The first-ever Sycamore women s basketball player to earn ESPN The Magazine First-Team Academic All-America honors as presented by the College Sports Information Directors of America Selected to attend the WNBA Pre-Draft Camp in Boston, Mass., during the 2006 NCAA Final Four 2006 Jackie Stiles Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year 2006 Prairie Farms MVC Women s Basketball Scholar Athlete of the Year First-ever athlete in the history of The Valley to earn both the Jackie Stiles MVP and Prairie Farms Scholar-Athlete of the Year Awards in the same season First-ever Sycamore women s basketball player to earn All-MVC honors for four years as well as All-Defensive honors for four years and MVC Scholar-Athlete honors for three seasons. In addition, Boeglin earned All-MVC Freshman Team honors in 2003 and was named to the All-MVC Tournament Team twice. Led Indiana State to three MVC Tournament championship game appearances in her four seasons, plus three appearances in the Postseason WNIT. Finished her career as the ISU and Valley career leader in assists (685) and steals (444). Her steals mark ranks in the Top 20 all-time in NCAA history

2 Scored 1,800 career points -- third best in the history of the program. Notched a career-high 46 points in a double-overtime victory at Drake in 2006, which tied for the most points scoring in a singlegame during that season. At Eastern Kentucky in 2005, dished out a school-record 19 assists, tying the Valley record and setting an NCAA single-game high for the campaign. Part of a six-member senior class that drew a school-record 6,836 fans to Hulman Center for their final home game against Evansville on March 4, 2006.

3 GAMEDAYat hulman center The season was a tremendous year for fan support of women s basketball at Hulman Center, as they enjoyed the second-highest single-season attendance average in school history, welcoming 4,100 fans per home game. The attendance ranked 26th in the nation, one year after averaging 3,900 fans per game -- a feat which was 32nd-best in the NCAA. Over the past five seasons, the Sycamores have recorded 24 of the 25 largest women s basketball crowds in school history. Gameday at Indiana State University is one of the most exciting times in collegiate athletics, as thousands of Sycamore faithful converge on Hulman Center for the finest in athletics. ISU s style of play attracts fans from all over the nation to Sycamore women s basketball.

4 Indiana State Women s Basketball Attendance 1. 10,200 vs. Illinois State ,200 vs. Drake ,836 vs Evansville ,588 vs. Illinois State ,720 vs Xavier ,511 vs. Indiana ,492 vs. Michigan State ,443 vs. UNI ,392 vs. Evansville ,323 vs. Bradley ,290 vs. Northern Iowa ,286 vs. Bradley ,265 vs. Bradley ,263 vs. Creighton ,255 vs. Drake ,213 vs. Missouri State ,089 vs. Illinois State ,061 vs. Illinois State ,976 vs. Northern Iowa ,961 vs. Missouri State ,944 vs. Illinois State ,800 vs. Vanderbilt ,782 vs. Wichita State ,641 vs. Southern Illinois ,629 vs. Wichita State games are in bold face type

5 second to none FAN SUPPORT With the season approaching, fan excitement is at an all-time high for the Sycamore women s basketball program. Last year, ISU drew 4,100 fans per game, a number which ranked 26th nationally and second in the Missouri Valley Conference. Sycamore fans are known not only for the loud support at Hulman Center, but also for their loyalty and willingness to travel around the Midwest to support ISU. The team has been the benefactors of outstanding fan support in recent seasons. Whether it be a regular-season matchup, a nationally televised contest on Fox Sports, a postseason contest or a long conference weekend roadtrip, ISU s proudest fans are always there to cheer on the Sycamores.

6 the sycamore SQUAD The season marks the sixth year of existence for the Sycamore Squad. The Squad is comprised of over 700 kids, ranging in age from newborn to eighth grade. For $10, Sycamore Squad members receive a season ticket to all home games, a t-shirt, team poster, a special seating section, a player pen-pal and various giveaways at each home game. A unique tradition of the Squad is to line the Hulman Center floor before player introductions. The Sycamore Squad will continue to play a vital role in the success of the women s basketball program. Interested children, eighth grade or younger, should visit GoSycamores.com or call the women s basketball office at for more information.

7 academics TOPS IN THE NATION ISU Women s Basketball Academics: Top Three Nationally Seven of the Last Eight Seasons st in Nation (3.65 GPA) rd in Nation (3.59 GPA) th in Nation (3.40 GPA) nd in Nation (3.61 GPA) st in Nation (3.60 GPA) nd in Nation (3.57 GPA) st in Nation (3.63 GPA) rd in Nation (3.46 GPA) The Indiana State women s basketball team prides itself on succeeding on and off the court. Seven of the last eight seasons, the Sycamores have placed in the top three nationally in team grade point average finishing third in , first in ; second in ; first in , second in , third in ; and first in In each of those seasons, ISU has recorded the highest team grade-point average among all 10 Missouri Valley Conference schools. The Sycamores have had seven different athletes named first-team academic all-conference and three -- Kelsey Luna, Kourtney Mennen and Melanie Boeglin -- named Prairie Farms MVC Scholar-Athlete of the Year and ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District V.

8 When we took over the program nine years ago, one of our main goals was to establish ourselves as the premier academic team in the country. Based on our accomplishments to this point, I think we ve done that. We recruit student-athletes who are committed to academic excellence. We believe there is a direct correlation between an athlete s work ethic in the classroom and their work ethic on the court. We have an outstanding Academic Enrichment Center and a terrific group of academic coordinators. With the support system we have in place for our players, it s almost impossible to fail here. It s refreshing for me, as a coach, to have a team that takes tremendous pride in being the best academically, as well as athletically. Head Coach Jim Wiedie The Sycamores won their third GPA national championship in with a 3.65 mark. In , the Sycamores led the Women s Basketball Coaches Association s national academic rankings with a team GPA of 3.63, while also leading the country in scoring average with 80.0 points per game. That season, the Sycamores also captured the program s first-ever Missouri Valley Conference women s basketball regular-season championship. In , the Sycamores again took the national title with a GPA of 3.60 and set a school record with 27 wins en route to reaching the second round of the Postseason Women s National Invitation Tournament. Academic Honors CoSIDA Academic All-Americans Melanie Boeglin Laura Rudolphi Laura Rudolphi Kelsey Luna Prairie Farms MVC Scholar-Athlete of the Year Kourtney Mennen Melanie Boeglin Laura Rudolphi Kelsey Luna Academic All-District V Kourtney Mennen Melanie Boeglin Rachel Maenpaa Laura Rudolphi Laura Rudolphi Kelsey Luna MVC Scholar-Athlete First Team Kourtney Mennen Melanie Boeglin Melanie Boeglin Melanie Boeglin Kristen Weddle Rachel Maenpaa Laura Rudolphi Laura Rudolphi Kelsey Luna MVC Scholar-Athlete Second Team Kristin Stewart Lisa Verhoff Stephanie Lisch Leah Phillips MVC Scholar-Athlete Honorable Mention Lisa Verhoff Stephanie Lisch Lisa Verhoff

9 first class FACILITIES

10 the family ATTITUDE

11 media EXPOSURE The Indiana State women s basketball team is regularly covered by print and electronic media. The success of the program has prompted local television station WTWO-TV to carry several games live each season, and ISU has appeared on numerous nationally-televised games on Fox Sports Midwest. The Sycamores are slated to make an appearance on national television this season on FSN Midwest when they play at home against Illinois State on Jan. 8.

12 top quality CHAMPIONSHIP PROGRAM Indiana State head coach Jim Wiedie won the Rawlings Missouri Valley Conference s Coach of the Year Award in 2003 and again in In the last nine seasons he has led ISU to a record, including two MVC regular-season championships, three MVC tournament finals and three WNIT appearances.

13 first class TRAVEL The Sycamores travel in style when they head out on the road to face off against opponents around the country. This season, ISU will once again travel via charter bus. The buses come equipped with Wi-Fi and satellite TV to pass the time and also to allow student-athletes more study time. On occasion, ISU invites guests to travel with the team in order to see other campuses and the away game experience, facilities and cities within the conference and around the country. Each bus is equipped with: * 6 ½ foot ceiling * Each passenger chair is a high-back leather bucket seat with individual cup holders, 110 outlet and cell phone charger outlet * Two tables in front lounge * Separately wired TV/DVD/VCR & stereo with In-motion satellite dish in both the rear area and front lounge * Wireless Internet * Sliding pocket door provides privacy between bus quarters * Built-in cooler * Shelving for coolers, food storage, etc. * On-board restroom