HUskers.com 1 Welcome to Nebraska Women's Basketball Two-time first-team All-Big Ten forward Jordan Hooper will contend for national honors on and off the court as Nebraska's lone senior in 2013-14. The two-time honorable-mention All-American enters her final season with 1,685 points, 811 rebounds and 215 career three-pointers. The 6-2 shooter from Alliance, Neb., headlines a group of four returning starters and eight letterwinners in the Huskers' first season at the new Pinnacle Bank Arena in downtown Lincoln. General Information...1-16 Nebraska Staff Directory...2-3 Big Ten Conference...4-5 Media Information, Policies and Outlets...6-9 Compliance Guidelines for Boosters...10 Roster, Schedule, Travel & Season Preview...11-15 Fastbreakers Basketball Booster Club...16 This is Nebraska... 17-44 Inside Nebraska Women's Basketball...18-29 Husker Power/Athletic Medicine...30-33 Academic Excellence...34-37 There Is No Place Like Nebraska...38-41 National Powers...42-43 Devaney Center: Ending An Era...44 Administration... 45-52 University Administration...46-47 Athletic Administration...48-52 Husker Coaching Staff...53-64 Head Coach Connie Yori...54-57 Nebraska Assistant Coaches...58-60 Nebraska Women's Basketball Support Staff...61-64 Meet the Huskers... 65-86 Jordan Hooper...66-69 Emily Cady/Brandi Jeffery...70-73 Tear'a Laudermill/Hailie Sample...74-77 Katie Simon/Sadie Murren...78-81 Rachel Theriot...82-83 Allie Havers/Esther Ramacieri/Hannah Tvrdy..84-86 Opponent Information... 87-102 Non-Conference Opponents...88-92 Big Ten Conference Opponents...93-98 Nebraska History with Big Ten Opponents...99 Big Ten Composite Schedule... 100-101 adidas...102 Season Review... 103-134 2012-13 Season Review... 104-106 Overall Season Results and Statistics... 107-110 2012-13 Big Ten Statistics, Leaders and Honors... 111-115 2012-13 NCAA Statistics... 116-117 2012-13 Box Scores... 118-129 2013 Nebraska Seniors... 130-133 2013 NCAA Tournament Bracket...134 Husker Records... 135-172 Game, Season and Career Records... 136-138 Conference and NCAA Tournament Records... 139-144 Season Records by Class... 145-146 Team Leaders Year-by-Year... 147-148 Individual Game Superlatives...149 Team Game and Season Records... 150-153 Combined Team Game Records... 154-155 Opponent Game Records... 156-158 Bob Devaney Sports Center Records...159 Nebraska vs. All Opponents... 160-164 Year-by-Year Results... 165-173 Coaching Records...174 Husker History... 175-200 History of Nebraska Women's Basketball... 176-179 Nebraska's Award Winners... 180-181 Nebraska's 1,000-Point Scorers... 182-197 All-Time Roster and Statistics... 198-200 On the Covers Front Cover: Back row (from left): Katie Simon, Jordan Hooper; middle row: Emily Cady, Brandi Jeffery, Hailie Sample; front row: Tear'a Laudermill, Sadie Murren, Rachel Theriot. Inside Front Cover: Nebraska freshmen (from left): Hannah Tvrdy, Allie Havers, Esther Ramacieri. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln does not discriminate based on gender, age, disability, race, color, religion, marital status, veteran's status, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation. Credits: The 2013-14 Nebraska women's basketball media guide was written, designed and edited by Media Relations Director of Operations Jeff Griesch, with editorial assistance from Assistant Media Relations Directors Jeremy Foote and Matt Smith and Administrative Assistant Vicki Capazo. Covers by Jeff Griesch with photography by Scott Bruhn. The book was produced on Adobe InDesign CS6 and printed by University of Nebraska Printing Services. Photo credits to Scott Bruhn, BreAnna Haessler, NBAE/Getty Images, Paul Bartunek, Matt Miller, Alan Jackson of Jackson Studios, Frank McGrath/PS&E Photo, University of Nebraska Photo Services, the Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau and University of Nebraska Public Relations. The cost of the guide is $10, tax included. FOUR RETURNING STARTERS / EIGHT RETURNING LETTERWINNERS INTRODUCTION
2 nebraska women's basketball 2013-14 athletic department directory Nebraska Quick Facts Location: Lincoln, Neb., 68588 Population: 264,501 Founded: 1869 Enrollment: 24,445 Arena: Pinnacle Bank Arena (2013) Capacity: 15,000 Nickname: Cornhuskers, Huskers Colors: Scarlet and Cream Conference: Big Ten (Third Season in 2013-14) Chancellor: Harvey Perlman, J.D. Institutional Representative: Josephine Potuto, J.D. Director of Athletics: Shawn Eichorst Head Coach: Connie Yori (Creighton, 1986) Record at Nebraska: 215-135 (11 seasons) Career Record: 410-275 (23 seasons) Career Division I Record: 385-250 (21 seasons) 2012-13 Record: 25-9 2012-13 Big Ten Record (Finish): 12-4 (2nd) Starters Returning/Lost: 4/1 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 8/4 Newcomers: 3 Basketball Office Phone: (402) 472-6462 Basketball Office Fax: (402) 472-0849 Women's Basketball Media Relations: Jeff Griesch Media Relations Office Phone: (402) 472-7775 Media Relations Office Fax: (402) 472-2005 Griesch's E-mail: jgriesch@huskers.com Griesch's Home Phone: (402) 328-8992 Griesch's Cell Phone: (402) 540-0279 Internet: Huskers.com Basketball Press Row: (402) 472-2279 Honor Candidates: Jordan Hooper, National Playerof-the-Year Candidate, All-America Candidate, Big Ten Player-of-the-Year Candidate; Emily Cady, All-Big Ten Candidate; Rachel Theriot, All-Big Ten Candidate; Allie Havers, Freshman All-Big Ten Candidate Returning Starters (4): Jordan Hooper, Sr., F, 17.9 ppg, 8.8 rpg Emily Cady, Jr., F, 9.1 ppg, 7.9 rpg, 1.8 apg Hailie Sample, Jr., F, 4.8 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 1.6 apg Rachel Theriot, So., G, 6.2 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 3.0 apg Starter Lost (1): Lindsey Moore, G, 15.1 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 5.7 apg Others Returning (4): Tear'a Laudermill, Jr., G, 5.9 ppg, 1.8 rpg Brandi Jeffery, Jr., G, 3.5 ppg, 1.9 rpg Katie Simon, Jr., F, 2.0 ppg, 1.2 rpg Sadie Murren, So., G, 1.5 ppg, 0.9 rpg Others Lost (3): Meghin Williams, F, 2.2 ppg, 2.1 rpg Adrianna Maurer, C, 2.2 ppg, 2.7 rpg Courtney Aitken, G, 0.0 ppg, 1.2 rpg Newcomers (3): Allie Havers, 6-5, Fr., C Esther Ramacieri, 5-8, Fr., G Hannah Tvrdy, 5-9, Fr., G The mission of the University of Nebraska Athletic Department is to serve our student-athletes, coaches, staff and fans by: Displaying INTEGRITY in every decision and action; Building and maintaining TRUST with others; Giving RESPECT to each person we encounter; Pursuing unity of purpose through TEAMWORK; Maintaining LOYALTY to student-athletes, co-workers, fans and the University of Nebraska. Nebraska women's basketball celebrates its first season at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in 2013-14. The 15,000-seat arena will be the permanent home of the Husker men's and women's basketball programs in downtown Lincoln. University Administration...(402) 472-7211 President: James B. Milliken, J.D... 472-2111 Chancellor: Harvey Perlman, J.D... 472-2116 Faculty Athletics Representative: Josephine Potuto, J.D... 472-1252 Athletic Administration...(402) 472-3011 Director of Athletics: Shawn Eichorst... 472-3011 Athletic Director Emeritus: Tom Osborne... 472-3011 Executive Associate Athletic Director: Marc Boehm... 472-3011 Senior Associate Athletic Director/Administration: Bob Burton... 472-5663 Senior Associate Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator: Pat Logsdon... 472-3011 Senior Associate Athletic Director/Academics: Dennis Leblanc... 472-2042 Senior Associate Athletic Director/Performance & Strategic Research: Steve Waterfield... 472-3011 Associate Athletic Director/Community Relations: Chris Anderson... 472-7771 Associate Athletic Director/Huskers Athletic Fund: Paul Meyers... 472-2367 Associate Athletic Director/Compliance: Jamie Vaughn... 472-2042 Associate Athletic Director/Diversity, Student-Athlete Recruitment & Leadership Initiatives: Jamie Williams... 472-3011 Associate Athletic Director/Life Skills & N Club: Keith Zimmer... 472-4616 Director of Business Operations: Jan Brown... 472-2273 Director of Information Technology: Dan Floyd... 472-2368 Women's Basketball Staff...(402) 472-6462 Head Coach: Connie Yori... 472-6462 Associate Head Coach: Sunny Smallwood... 472-6462 Assistant Coach: Shimmy Gray-Miller... 472-6462 Assistant Coach: Dayna Finch... 472-6462 Director of Basketball Operations: Jan Bethea... 472-6462 Administrative Assistant/Video Coordinator: Austin Thoms... 472-6462 Graduate Assistant Manager: Dominique Kelley... 472-6462 Women's Basketball Office Secretary: Rose Sousek... 472-6462 Athletic Performance...(402) 472-3333 Director of Strength and Conditioning: Mike Arthur... 472-3333 Head Strength Coach: James Dobson... 472-3333 Women's Basketball Strength Coach: Rusty Ruffcorn... 472-3333 Assistant Strength Coaches: Tyler Clarke, Lauren Harris, Willie Jones, Brian Kmitta... 472-3333 Jason Powell, Chad Wade, Tim Wilson... Nebraska Athletic Performance Lab...(402) 472-2276 Director of Nebraska Athletic Performance Lab: Judy Burnfield... 472-2276 Athletic Performance Research Coordinator: Doak Ostergard... 472-2276 Athletic Medicine...(402) 472-2276 Associate Athletic Director/Athletic Medicine: Dr. Lonnie Albers... 472-2276 Head Athletic Trainer/Associate Director of Athletic Medicine: Jerry Weber, RPT... 472-2276 Chief of Staff/Orthopaedic Surgeon: Dr. Pat Clare... 472-2276 Orthopaedists: Dr. Scott Strasburger, Dr. David Clare, Dr. Justin Harris... 472-2276 Head Football Athletic Trainer: Mark Mayer... 472-2276 Women's Basketball Athletic Trainer: Julie Tuttle... 472-1405 Assistant Athletic Trainers: Brad Brown, Jeremy Busch, Tom Dufresne, Jolene Emricson... 472-2276 Lisa Loewenstein, R.J. Pietig, Emily Schueth... 472-2276 Sports Nutritionists: Lindsey Remmers, Scott Trausch... 472-4618 INTRODUCTION 2013 NCAA SWEET 16
athletic department directory Academic Programs and Student Services...(402) 472-2042 Associate Academic Counselors: Katie Jewell, Kim Schellpeper... 472-2042 Women's Basketball Academic Counselor: Sheri Hastings... 472-2042 Academic Counselor/Coordinator of Student-Athlete Development: Alvin Banks... 472-2042 Academic Counselors: Andrea Einspahr, Caleb Hawley, Mike Nieman... 472-2042 Computer Hardware Technician: Luan Nguyen... 472-2042 Administrative Assistant: Leah Huber... 472-2042 HuskerVision...(402) 472-4645 Assistant Athletic Director/HuskerVision: Shot Kleen... 472-4645 Executive Director of Video Production: Kirk Hartman... 472-4645 Production Coordinator/Women's Basketball: Amanda Holzwarth... 472-4645 Video Services Coordinator: Mike Hodges... 472-4645 Video Production Specialists: Tyler Bassinger, Brad Colee, Chris Pankonin... 472-4645 HuskerVision Engineer: Scott Guthrie... 472-4645 Media Relations...(402) 472-2263 Assistant Athletic Director/Media Relations: Keith Mann... 472-2263 Media Relations Director of Operations (Women's Basketball): Jeff Griesch... 472-7775 Associate Media Relations Director: Shamus McKnight... 472-2263 Assistant Media Relations Director: Matt Smith... 472-2263 Assistant Media Relations Director: Jeremy Foote... 472-2263 Assistant Media Relations Director: Hilary Winter... 472-2263 Athletic Department Design Coordinator: Annie Wood... 472-2263 Athletic Department Photographer: Scott Bruhn... 472-2263 Administrative Assistant: Vicki Capazo... 472-2263 Media Relations Fax:... 472-2005 Huskers.com/Web Services...(402) 472-4647 Director of Digital Communications: Kelly Mosier... 472-4647 Web & Digital Design Specialist: Andy Wenstrand... 472-4647 Senior Writer/Director of Customer Relations: Randy York... 472-4647 Athletic Marketing/Licensing...(402) 472-0775 Assistant Athletic Director/Marketing, Licensing & Concessions: Michael Stephens... 472-0775 Director of Fan Experience: Ethan Rowley... 472-0775 Director of Ticket Marketing: Lonna Kliment... 472-0775 Women's Basketball Marketing Contact: Matt Tomjack... 472-0775 Spirit Squad Coach: Erynn Nicholson... 472-0775 Cheer Squad Manager: Marlon Lozano... 472-0775 Athletic Facilities & Events...(402) 472-1000 Associate Athletic Director/Facilities & Events: Butch Hug... 472-1950 Associate Athletic Director/Capital Planning & Construction: John Ingram... 472-1000 Director of Events: Matt Davidson... 472-1000 Event Management Specialists: Derek Bond, Katie Pfennenstiel... 472-1000 Director of Athletic Facilities (Devaney Center): Randy Gobel... 472-1000 Director of Athletic Facilities (Memorial Stadium): Eric Haynes... 472-1000 Building and Grounds Supervisor: Steve Torske... 472-1000 Lost & Found:... 472-1003 Huskers Athletic Fund...(402) 472-2367 HAF Major Gift - Fundraising Officer: Jim Rose... 472-2367 HAF Officer: Mike Dobbs... 472-2367 HAF Operations Manager: Derek Freeman... 472-2367 HAF Premium Seating & Events Coordinator: Lindsey Freeman... 472-2367 Suites Coordinator (Courtside Club): Peg Slagle... 472-2367 HAF Coordinator: Kiley Eaton... 472-2367 HAF Fundraiser: Jack Pierce... 472-2367 Administrative Assistant: Jennifer Puchalla... 472-2367 Athletic Ticket Office... (402) 472-3111 or 1-800-8BIGRED Assistant Athletic Director/Ticketing: Holly Adam... 472-3111 Assistant Ticket Manager: Kristi Reetz... 472-3111 Ticket Office Assistants: Angela Christ-Zemunski, Leah Sinner, Karen Williamson Conway, Briell Groen...472-3111 Athletic Compliance...(402) 472-2042 Associate Director of Compliance: Laure Ragoss... 472-2042 Assistant Director of Compliance for Student-Athlete Services: Jena Johnson... 472-2042 Assistant Director of Compliance for Legislation and Recruiting: Patricia Peterson... 472-2042 Compliance Coordinators: Jonathan Bateman, Kalyn Doyle... 472-2042 Facilities Use Restrictions The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has an interest in protecting its facilities, property and reputation associated with its intercollegiate sports. Therefore, no person shall be permitted to access or use the arenas, facilities and other University of Nebraska intercollegiate athletic venues without first securing the permission of the Athletic Director or his/her designee. The only exception is an individual who records an image (e.g. photograph, videotape) for his/her non-commercial personal use. In no case shall any person be permitted to use these venues for the purposes of promoting the sale or manufacture of alcohol or tobacco or the promotion of any venture associated directly or indirectly with legal or illegal gaming or gambling. HUskers.com 3 Department Addresses Athletic Director P.O. Box 880120 Lincoln, NE 68588-0120 e-mail: ahackbart@huskers.com Women's Basketball Office 1600 Court Street Room 222 P.O. Box 880613 Lincoln, NE 68588-0613 e-mail: Women'sBasketball@huskers.com Academic Programs and Student Services P.O. Box 880219 Lincoln, NE 68588-0219 Athletic Compliance Office P.O. Box 880219 Lincoln, NE 68588-0219 e-mail: jvaughn@huskers.com Athletic Performance P.O. Box 880217 Lincoln, NE 68588-0217 Athletic Medicine P.O. Box 880128 Lincoln, NE 68588-0128 Huskers Athletic Fund Office P.O. Box 880154 Lincoln, NE 68588-0154 e-mail: keaton@huskers.com Athletic Ticket Office Stadium Drive Parking Garage P.O. Box 82848 Lincoln, NE 68501 e-mail: hadam@huskers.com HuskerVision P.O. Box 880240 Lincoln, NE 68588-0240 e-mail: aholzwarth@huskers.com Media Relations Office P.O. Box 880123 Lincoln, NE 68588-0123 e-mail: jgriesch@huskers.com Athletic Marketing Office P.O. Box 880153 Lincoln, NE 68588-0153 e-mail: mtomjack@huskers.com Husker Sports Marketing (Husker Radio Network) 201 North 8th Street, #400 Lincoln, NE 68508 Phone: (402) 438-0225 Fax: (402) 438-7115 e-mail: jason.rathe@imgworld.com Notice of NCAA Probation From 2007 to 2010 the University of Nebraska unintentionally reimbursed student-athletes for recommended textbooks as well as required textbooks through a failure to properly administer and monitor book scholarships. Only reimbursement for required books is permissible under NCAA rules. As a result, the NCAA placed the University of Nebraska on two-year probation, beginning in January of 2012. The NCAA did not impose additional penalties such as loss of scholarships, forfeiture of games, or a ban on postseason play. Rather, as a condition of probation, Nebraska will continue to educate student-athletes and staff thoroughly on NCAA bylaws and will notify prospective student-athletes of its probationary status. 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4 nebraska women's basketball 2013-14 Big Ten Conference Since its inception in 1896, the pursuit and attainment of academic excellence has been a priority for every Big Ten member institution. But maintaining the conference s status as one of the preeminent athletic conferences in the country also endures as an important component of the Big Ten student-athlete experience. Striking that balance between academics and athletics is integral to the Big Ten s identity, and the Big Ten s Honoring Legends. Building Leaders. campaign links directly to the Big Ten mission. Recognized as one of intercollegiate sports most successful undertakings, the Big Ten strives for success James E. Delany Commissioner from its student-athletes not only on the field and in the classroom, but around the world as well. Premier Academic Institutions All Big Ten universities have been granted Tier One Status by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction awarded to just over 100 universities. Big Ten schools have produced more than 1,450 Academic All-Americans, more than any other conference, including 46 in the last academic year. For the 2011 fiscal year, the Big Ten led all conferences with over $8 billion in research expenditures, more than $2 billion more than any other conference. Successful Programs During the 2012-13 season, Big Ten institutions claimed seven national championships: Indiana men s soccer; Michigan men s gymnastics; Michigan men s swimming and diving; Minnesota women s ice hockey; Nebraska women s bowling; Ohio State women s rowing; and Penn State wrestling. Over the last 10 years, the Big Ten is tied for the conference lead with national titles in 14 different NCAA-sponsored championships, including bowling, cross country, fencing, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, track and field, volleyball and wrestling. Student-Athlete Opportunities Big Ten universities provide over $141 million in direct financial aid to more than 8,200 student-athletes, playing on more than 300 teams in 42 sports. The Big Ten sponsors 26 official conference sports, 13 for men and 13 for women, including the debut of men's ice hockey as an official sport in 2013-14. In 2014-15, men's and women's lacrosse will be added as the conference's 27th and 28th official sports, giving the Big Ten more official sports than all conferences other than the Ivy League. Almost 1,400 Big Ten student-athletes and coaches have participated in the Olympics, winning at least 460 medals, including nearly 250 gold. Television Exposure Through the Big Ten s media agreements with CBS Sports, ABC/ESPN, FOX and the Big Ten Network (BTN), nearly 1,000 Big Ten events are produced and distributed nationally on an annual basis. In 2006, the Big Ten created BTN, the first national conference-owned television network. With more than 53 million subscribers in the United States and Canada and more outside the Big Ten region than inside BTN allows fans to see their teams compete regardless of where they live. Attendance The Big Ten leads all conferences with nearly five million alumni and more than 460,000 students. Big Ten fans are some of the nation s most supportive, with nearly 9.8 million patrons attending conference home contests during the 2012-13 seasons for football, men s and women s basketball and volleyball alone. Leaders in Innovation The Big Ten first awarded the Big Ten Medal of Honor in 1915, honoring outstanding senior student-athletes who demonstrate excellence in academics and athletics. The conference will award its 100th Medal of Honor in May 2014. The Big Ten Advisory Commission was formed in 1972. It enlists former student-athletes to serve as liaisons to the NCAA's Diversity and Inclusion Department, the Big Ten Student-Athlete Advisory Commission and other organizations. The Big Ten became the first conference to voluntarily adopt male and female participation goals after launching its Gender Equity Action Plan in 1992. In 2012, the Big Ten partnered with the Ivy League to study the effects of head injuries in sports. Big Ten Women s Basketball Facts The Big Ten will hold its 19th annual women's basketball conference tournament at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis in 2014. It will mark the 12th time in the last 13 years that the tournament will be held in Indianapolis. In 2012-13, more than 50 Big Ten women's basketball games were televised live nationally by the Big Ten Network, which is distributed in more than 90 million homes around the country. More than 80 more were provided through a video stream on BTN.com, bringing the total number of games conference-wide to nearly 140 for the season. Every Nebraska women's basketball game was seen live nationally on CBS, ESPN, BTN, BTN.com or HuskersNside in 2012-13. The Big Ten finished second among all conferences in average attendance in 2012-13. The conference averaged 4,128 fans per contest last season, joining the Big 12 as the only leagues to average more than 4,000 fans per game. Purdue (7th), Michigan State (10th), Penn State (15th), Nebraska (16th), Iowa (19th) and Wisconsin (23rd) all finished among the top 25 schools nationally. Nebraska has ranked among the nation's top 30 teams on an annual basis for more than a decade in attendance. Nebraska headlined a list of six Big Ten teams that advanced to the 2013 NCAA Tournament. All six of the Big Ten representatives, including Penn State, Purdue, Michigan, Michigan State and Iowa, advanced to the second round, while Nebraska advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16. Purdue and Iowa lead the Big Ten with 22 all-time NCAA Tournament appearances. All other Big Ten schools, including Nebraska, have appeared in at least four NCAA tournaments since 1982. The Huskers have made 11 NCAA Tournament appearances since 1988. Big Ten teams have made eight NCAA Final Four appearances, including Purdue (1999 champion, 2001 runner-up, 1994 Final Four), Michigan State (2005 runner-up), Ohio State (1993 runner-up), Minnesota (2004 Final Four), Penn State (2000 Final Four) and Iowa (1993 Final Four). Big Ten Administration Commissioner... James E. Delany Deputy Commissioner... Brad Traviolia Chief Communications Officer...Diane Dietz Senior Associate Commissioner-Television Administration...Mark D. Rudner Associate Commissioner - Officiating Programs... Rick Boyages Associate Commissioner - Championships... Wendy Fallen Associate Commissioner - Compliance... Chad Hawley Associate Commissioner - Governance...Jennifer Heppel Associate Commissioner - Technology...Mike McComiskey Associate Commissioner - Football & Basketball Operations...Andrea Williams Assistant Commissioner - Communications... Scott Chipman Big Ten Communications Staff Chief Communications Officer... Diane Dietz Assistant Commissioner - Communications... Scott Chipman Associate Director of Communications... Adam Augustine Associate Director of Communications...Brett McWethy Assistant Director of Communications... Dan Mihalik Robert Hammel Communications Intern...Sarah Andreychik Contact the Big Ten Office 5440 Park Place Rosemont, IL 60018 Phone: (847) 696-1010 Fax: (847) 696-1150 www.bigten.org INTRODUCTION 2013 NCAA SWEET 16
HUskers.com 5 Big Ten Continues to Expand National Reach Big Ten Network Headquartered in Chicago, the Big Ten Network is the first internationally distributed television network dedicated to covering one of America s premier collegiate conferences. With more than 400 live sports events, and virtually all of them in high definition, the Big Ten Network is the ultimate destination for Big Ten fans and alumni across the country. The network is on the air 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The network is available to an estimated 80 million households, through agreements with more than 300 cable/satellite affiliates. In 2011 and 2012, every Big Ten home football game was nationally televised. Including road and neutral games, 99 percent (95 of 96) of Big Ten games were televised nationally in 2012, while the other road game appeared on ESPN3.com. Big Ten Network Facts MORE TELEVISION EXPOSURE The Big Ten s media agreements with CBS, ABC/ESPN, Fox and BTN provide the conference with its greatest television exposure ever. In 2006, the Big Ten created the first national conference-owned television network devoted to the athletic and academic programs of a single conference. The Big Ten Network launched on Aug. 30, 2007, and became the first new network in cable or satellite television history to reach 30 million homes in its first 30 days. Since the current media agreements began in 2007-08, every home football and men s basketball game has been produced while women s basketball has received more coverage than any other conference. The Big Ten provides a great opportunity for every student-athlete at the University of Nebraska. It is a chance to not only compete at the highest level in arguably the nation's best conference, but also to benefit from some amazing academic resources. Big Ten women's basketball is filled with great teams from top to bottom every night in the league. The Big Ten is a great fit for Nebraska. Nebraska Coach Connie Yori The Big Ten s new media agreements have resulted in the broadcast of nearly 1,000 events nationally and regionally on an annual basis, compared to 300 events in the final year of the previous agreements. FOUR RETURNING STARTERS / EIGHT RETURNING LETTERWINNERS INTRODUCTION
6 nebraska women's basketball 2013-14 media services & information Jeff griesch Nebraska l 1996 Media Relations Director of Operations Women's Basketball Contact (15th Year) Jeff Griesch has served as the director of media relations operations at Nebraska since August of 2004. Griesch, who was hired as an assistant sports information director at Nebraska in 1998, works as the primary media contact for Nebraska women's basketball. Griesch also serves as the senior editor for all of NU's media guides. Griesch also works directly with the women's golf program, while supervising contacts for gymnastics, tennis, cross country, bowling, rifle and swimming and diving. Griesch also hires and supervises the Media Relations Office student assistants. Griesch will enter his 15th season as a radio color commentator for Nebraska women's basketball and his 12th season as the host of the Nebraska Women's Basketball Television Show with Coach Connie Yori in 2013-14. Griesch spent six years as an assistant director and two years as a graduate intern in the Media Relations Office, after starting his career as a student in October of 1995. In 2007-08, Griesch's Nebraska's women's basketball media guide was voted the third-best guide in the nation by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). His women's golf guide also finished third in the national contest, the highest rankings in history for both of those publications. Griesch's 1997-98 wrestling guide was voted "Best in the Nation" by Amateur Wrestling News and finished second in the CoSIDA publications contest. The Nebraska women's soccer guide finished in the top 10 four straight seasons, including a third-place finish in 2000. His 2003-04 women's basketball guide was voted "Best in the District" and 11th in the nation, after finishing 12th and winning "Best in the District" honors in 2001-02. From 2000 through 2010, Nebraska's publications earned more than 180 national publication awards from CoSIDA. Griesch earned a bachelor's of journalism degree in news-editorial from Nebraska in 1996. He was the first two-time recipient of the CoSIDA/ Wylie Smith Postgraduate Scholarship and was a Regents Scholar as an undergraduate and graduate student. Griesch and his wife, Emily, are originally from Wayne, Neb., and have an 11-year-old daughter, Hollan, a nine-year-old son, Jackson, a five-year old son, Brennan, and an infant son, Isaac. Award-Winning Publications The Nebraska Media Relations Office is one of the best programs in the nation at producing award-winning media guides for its 24 varsity sports. From 2000 to 2010, Nebraska produced more than 180 national publication honors. Media Relations Office In addition to Media Relations Director of Operations Jeff Griesch, other members of the Nebraska Media Relations Office are available to help media representatives with their coverage of the Husker women's basketball program. Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations Keith Mann (football) and Associate Media Relations Director Shamus McKnight (men's basketball), Assistant Media Relations Director Matt Smith (softball), Assistant Media Relations Director Jeremy Foote (baseball) and Assistant Media Relations Director Hilary Winter (volleyball, track and field) are other full-time staff members of the Media Relations Office, along with Administrative Assistant Vicki Capazo, Design Coordinator Annie Wood and Photographer Scott Bruhn. Interns for the 2013-14 season are Chris Roekle (soccer, track and field) and Maggie Still (women's gymnastics). Students Connor Stange, Chase Wurdeman, Kevan Carr, Gage Peake, Haley Whisennand, Erica Nett, Kailyn Hawkins, Elly Burton, Travis Shafer and Nate Olsen will assist with women's basketball this season. Big Ten Conference Media Relations Assistant Director of Communications Dan Mihalik coordinates women's basketball information and statistics for the Big Ten Conference in Rosemont, Ill. Mihalik compiles weekly statistical information for the conference, along with coordinating Big Ten Conference Player-ofthe-Week honors and helping promote the accomplishments of Big Ten teams, players and coaches. Mihalik is also responsible for directing media services at the 2014 Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind., March 6-9. For information on the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament or Big Ten women's basketball, please call (847) 696-1010 or e-mail dmihalik@ bigten.org. Huskers.com For the most up-to-the-minute coverage of Nebraska women's basketball, visit Huskers.com, the official site of the University of Nebraska Athletic Department. In addition to results, statistics and game stories, you can find photos, player and coach biographies, schedule and roster information and daily news on the Husker women's basketball program. Huskers.com includes similar information on all of Nebraska's 24 varsity sports, along with general athletic department information. The site also features free audio broadcasts of football, men's and women's basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball and soccer, along with Sports Nightly, which airs Monday-Friday, 6-9 p.m. central time. All of Nebraska's radio broadcasts are produced by the Husker Sports Network. Home games broadcast live on the Husker Sports Network and simulcast on Huskers. com will also include live stats from the game. HuskersNside.com Nebraska is in its 12th season of offering a premium subscription-based site to help Husker fans around the world see their favorite teams in action. Using the most advanced video-streaming technology and video footage provided by HuskerVision, fans can see exclusive video and game action of Nebraska's teams. Broadband Internet service is required to enjoy all of the advantages of HuskersNside.com. Keith Mann Assistant A.D./ Media Relations Shamus McKnight Associate Media Relations Director Matt Smith Assistant Media Relations Director Jeremy Foote Assistant Media Relations Director Hilary Winter Assistant Media Relations Director Vicki Capazo Media Relations Administrative Asst. Scott Bruhn Photographer Annie Wood Design Coordinator INTRODUCTION 2013 NCAA SWEET 16
media services & information The 2013-14 Nebraska Women's Basketball Guide is designed to assist the media in its coverage of Husker women's basketball. Additional information, including releases, photographs and videotapes may be obtained by contacting the Nebraska Media Relations Office at (402) 472-2263. Please take a moment to review the following policies and services, which are intended to assist you in your coverage of Nebraska women's basketball. Media Credentials: All requests for press, broadcast, photo and parking credentials for Nebraska women's basketball home games should be directed to Vicki Capazo, Nebraska Media Relations Office Administrative Assistant, P.O. Box 880123,, Lincoln, NE, 68588-0123. Requests must be made in writing on appropriate letterhead at least one week before the game. Requests via fax are acceptable (send to Vicki Capazo, 402-472-2005). As a general rule, working space is allocated on the following basis: (1) daily newspaper and wire-service writers covering for next-day publication; (2) radio and television personnel for broadcast origination; (3) sports editors of Nebraska daily newspapers; (4) official school student daily newspaper, one seat only; (5) approved special coverage; (6) press and TV working photographers. Generally, weekly representatives, Internet news services and nonoriginating radio representatives cannot be accommodated because of space limitations. Media Parking & Will Call Media passes that are not mailed may be picked up at the Will-Call window at the main Pinnacle Bank Arena ticket windows, located on the southwest side of the arena. The Will-Call window opens 90 minutes before tipoff. Photo identification is required for credentials or tickets. Parking for the media is located in Lot 24, and credentialed media can enter the south/southeast doors labeled "Husker Entrance." Pinnacle Bank Arena Directions Pinnacle Bank Arena is located at the Northwest end of the Haymarket District in downtown Lincoln. Due to construction around Pinnacle Bank Arena and the West Haymarket Development Project, please check Huskers.com for the most up-to-date traffic information. The address for Pinnacle Bank Arena is 400 Pinnacle Arena Drive. HUskers.com 7 From Lincoln Municipal Airport: Turn right on Northwest 12th Street as you drive out of the airport. Northwest 12th Street becomes Cornhusker Highway, which intersects with I-180. Turn south (right) onto I-180 until it becomes 9th Street. Turn right onto R Street. Pinnacle Bank Arena is north of 9th Street on Canopy Street From Omaha's Eppley Airfield: Follow the signs to downtown Omaha and I-480. Take I-480 West to I-80, then take I-80 West approximately 60 miles to I-180. Turn south (right) onto I-180 until it becomes 9th Street. Turn right onto R Street. Pinnacle Bank Arena is north of 9th Street and Canopy Street. Media Services Pregame notes, game-day information and media guides will be provided before each game. Play-by-play and final statistics will be distributed. Starting approximately 60 minutes before tipoff, a light meal will be served in the Media Work Room (C-151), which is located on the lower concourse off the north end of the playing court at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Press Row Location Press row for writers and non-originating radio networks is located in section 121 (northwest corner), just below the main concourse. The visiting radio network is located across from the scorer's table, along with the Husker Sports Network spot and live television tables. The camera deck is located above sections 116 and 117. Television crews broadcasting live may shoot from either floor level (northeast or southwest baselines) or the camera deck, but they may not occupy space in the upper-level video area. The postgame press conference room is located off the the northeast corner of the playing court. Radio/Television Broadcast Space Requests for live radio and television broadcast space and credentials should be made to Vicki Capazo, Media Relations Office Administrative Assistant, P.O. Box 880123, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, 68588-0123, telephone (402) 472-2263. If statisticians are needed, please contact the Media Relations Office at least three days in advance. Postgame Interviews The Nebraska postgame locker room is closed to the media both home and away. For home games, NU's postgame news conference will be held in the Postgame Interview Room (C-145) off the northeast corner of the court following a brief cooling-off period. The visiting team is housed in the visitor's locker room. Opposing coaches and players will be brought to the Nebraska interview room unless the opposing coach prefers other accommodations. On the road, after the mandatory cooling-off period, Coach Connie Yori will be available in the postgame media room or outside the Huskers' locker room. Nebraska players will also be available as time permits. During the regular season, Yori will do her postgame radio show immediately after she leaves the locker room before addressing the media. Daily Interview Policies and Availability All requests for interviews with Nebraska women's basketball players should be directed to Media Relations Director of Operations Jeff Griesch at (402) 472-77775 or jgriesch@huskers.com - at least one day in advance. Players are usually available for telephone interviews in the afternoon and evenings, except on game days. Nebraska's practices and shoot-arounds are closed to the public and media, but interviews at the Hendricks Training Complex and Pinnacle Bank Arena before or after practice can be arranged through Jeff Griesch. Nebraska is tentatively scheduled to practice from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Hendricks Training Complex during the fall semester. During the second semester, Nebraska will likely practice mid-afternoon. With advance notice, interviews can be arranged for other hours. Connie Yori Interviews The best time to reach Coach Connie Yori for an interview is through women's basketball media relations director Jeff Griesch by calling (402) 472-7775 or e-mailing jgriesch@huskers.com. In addition to her regularseason availability, the Big Ten will welcome media members to Chicago, Ill., for Big Ten Conference Men's and Women's Basketball Media Day, Oct. 31, 2013. Yori will also participate in a Big Ten Conference coaches teleconference prior to the 2014 Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament in Indianapolis, Ind., March 6-9. The teleconference will be held on Tuesday, March 4. Media wishing to join the call must e-mail Dan Mihalik at dmihalik@bigten.org for the media dial-in and the replay numbers. You will be required to identify yourself with media affiliation to access the call. FOUR RETURNING STARTERS / EIGHT RETURNING LETTERWINNERS INTRODUCTION
8 nebraska women's basketball 2013-14 media services & information Broadcast Rights The University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the Husker Sports Network own exclusive radio broadcast rights to all of the University of Nebraska women's basketball games. Other than the Husker Sports Network and the University of Nebraska student station (KRNU), the only stations or networks that will be allowed to broadcast Nebraska games from the Pinnacle Bank Arena are those that have rights to broadcast games played by the opposing team. All radio stations and networks broadcasting from the Pinnacle Bank Arena must be approved by the University and are subject to a rights fee. Any representative of a radio station or network that has not purchased such rights shall not air live game action or description of any game while it is in progress, nor shall such representatives air taperecorded or live commentary of Nebraska coaches or players for one hour before or after a game. Only stations that have purchased broadcast rights may install telephones on press row, or use telephones on press row for reporting on games. By accepting media credentials, representatives of stations and networks that have not purchased broadcast rights signify their agreement to the above stipulations. Any media source wishing to place a telephone on press row should contact Jason Mathews, Pinnacle Bank Arena Technology Manager, at jmathews@smglincoln.com or by calling (402) 904-5660. He can also be reached by fax at (402) 904-5922. Please contact Jason Mathews at least two weeks before the game. Broadcast Telephone Lines Media are welcome to have their own telephone lines installed on press row and may do so by contacting Pinnacle Bank Arena Technology Manager Jason Mathews at jmathews@smglincoln.com or by calling (402) 904-5660. He can also be reached by fax at (402) 904-5922. The Husker Sports Network installs additional telephone lines for visiting official broadcasters or teams and charges a fee for the use of those lines for non-conference games (Big Ten official stations receive the use of the lines free of charge as part of a cooperative). Pro Scouting Passes Per Big Ten Conference rules, the University of Nebraska provides press row access or media credentials for scouts of professional basketball teams based on availability. If no space is available, scouts may arrange through the Media Relations Office (402) 472-2263 to purchase tickets for Nebraska home games. The tickets may be picked up at the Will Call window. Media Relations Office The University of Nebraska Media Relations Office is located at One Memorial Stadium, on the third floor of the Tom and Nancy Osborne Athletic Complex. Memorial Stadium is approximately one mile from Pinnacle Bank Arena. Huskers.com A simulcast of all Nebraska women's basketball games on the Husker Sports Network will be broadcast live and free of charge on the Internet at Huskers.com. In addition to the play-by-play radio broadcast, real-time statistics, complete results, releases, and team information can be obtained on the official site of the Nebraska Athletic Department, Huskers.com. The Husker Sports Network The Husker Sports Network will continue the strong tradition of broadcasting excellence in 2013-14, as it brings Husker sports to fans across the nation and around the world. All of NU's women's basketball games are broadcast by the Husker Sports Network, which includes more than 20 stations across Nebraska. KBBK (B107.3 FM) serves as the Lincoln affiliate, while KFFF (The Wolf 93.3 FM) covers the Huskers in Omaha. KRVN (880 AM) reaches across the Midwest. In addition, all of Nebraska's games can be heard live for free on Huskers.com. The network provides a daily call-in show focusing on Husker athletics from 6 to 9 (central) weeknights. The on-air talent for Nebraska women's basketball is Matt Coatney, a veteran sportscaster who enters his 13th full season as the play-by-play voice of the Huskers. Jeff Griesch will provide color commentary for the 15th season. Coach Connie Yori will also appear on a weekly radio show on the Husker Sports Network beginning with several shows in November and December before airing every week during Big Ten Conference season. Matt Coatney (right) and Jeff Griesch team up for their 13th full season on the call together for Nebraska women's basketball on the Husker Sports Network. The Husker Sports Network, in its 19th year of producing and marketing the live broadcast of University of Nebraska Athletics, extended and expanded its agreement with the University on June 13, 2008. Under the agreement, IMG College's Husker Sports Network manages and markets all rights associated with radio programming, coaches' TV and radio shows, program sales, sponsorship inventory and printing rights. IMG College, which purchased Host Communications and the Husker Sports Network on Nov. 16, 2007, is the leader in developing integrated licensing, marketing and multi-media opportunities for the nation's top collegiate brands across local, regional and national platforms. In addition to Nebraska, IMG College represents athletic organizations from across the country, including such universities as Arizona, Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Oklahoma State, Oregon, Tennessee and Texas. IMG College partners include the NCAA and its 89 championships, NCAA football, leading conferences, some of the most prestigious universities, and licensing for nearly 200 institutions. IMG College is a division of IMG, the world's premier sports, entertainment and media company. IMG employs more than 3,000 people in 30 countries. For more information, visit www. imgworld.com. 2013-14 Husker Sports Network Stations Ainsworth*...KBRB-1400 AM Alliance*... KCOW-1400 AM Aurora*... KRGY-97.3 FM Beatrice*...KWBE-1450 AM Chadron*... KCSR-610 AM Falls City*...KTNC-1230 AM/KLZA-101.3 FM Fremont*...KFMT-105.5 FM Grand Island*...KRGI-1430 AM Hastings*... KLIQ-94.5 FM Holdrege*... KUVR-1380 AM Kearney*...KGFW-1340 AM Lexington*... KRVN-880 AM Lincoln... KBBK-107.3 FM McCook*...KSWN-93.9 FM Norfolk*...KNEN-94.7 FM Ogallala*... KZTL-93.5 FM Omaha... KFFF-93.3 FM Scottsbluff*... KNEB-94.1 FM Sidney*... KSID-1340 AM Valentine*...KVSH-940 AM West Point*...KTIC-107.9 FM *stations will carry select games based on the station's programming conflicts. All games can be heard for free world-wide on Huskers.com. INTRODUCTION 2013 NCAA SWEET 16
husker basketball media outlets Associated Press ap.org 909 N. 96th, Suite 104, Omaha, NE 68114 402-391-0031 (800-642-9920) Fax: 402-391-1412 Eric Olson (eolson@ap.org) Lincoln Journal Star journalstar.com 926 P Street, Lincoln, NE 68508 402-473-7431 Fax: 402-473-7291 Sports Editor/WBB Beat Writer Darnell Dickson (ddickson@journalstar.com) Columnist Steve Sipple (ssipple@journalstar.com) Omaha World-Herald omaha.com 1314 Douglas St., #100, Omaha, NE 68102 402-444-1000 (800-284-6397) Fax: 402-344-3343 Omaha World-Herald Lincoln Bureau 635 S. 14th, Suite 310, Lincoln, NE 68508402-473-9587 Sports Editor Thad Livingston (thad.livingston@owh.com) WBB Beat Writer Sam McKewon (sam.mckewon@owh.com) Columnist Tom Shatel (tom.shatel@owh.com) Daily Nebraskan dailynebraskan.com 20 Nebraska Union, Lincoln, NE 68588-0448 402-472-1763 Fax: 402-472-1761 Sports Editor-Zach Tegler (sports@dailynebraskan.com) Beatrice Sun beatricedailysun.com 200 North 7th Street, Beatrice, NE 68310 402-223-5233 Fax: 402-228-3571 Sports Editor-Luke Nicholas (beatrice.news@lee.net) Columbus Telegram columbustelegram.com 1254 27th Ave., Columbus, NE 68601 402-564-2741 Fax: 402-563-7500 Sports Editor Nate Carey (sports@columbustelegram.com) Fremont Tribune ftrib.com 135 N. Main St, Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-5000 Fax: 402-721-8047 Sports Editor Brent Wasenius (tribnews@ftrib.com) Grand Island Independent theindependent.com 422 W 1st., P.O. Box 1208, Grand Island, NE 68801 308-382-1000 Fax: 308-382-8129 Sports Editor Bob Hamar (bob.hamar@theindependent.com) Hastings Tribune hastingstribune.com 908 W. 2nd Street, P.O. Box 788, Hastings, NE 68902 402-462-2131 Fax: 402-462-2184 Sports Editor Vince Kuppig (vkuppig@hastingstribune.com) Holdrege Daily Citizen 418 Garfield Street, Holdrege, NE 68949 308-995-4441 Fax: 308-995-5992 Sports Editor Craig Brown Kearney Hub kearneyhub.com 13 East 22nd Street, Kearney, NE 68848 308-237-2152 Fax: 308-233-9745 Sports Editor Buck Mahoney (kearneyhub@kearney.net) McCook Gazette mccookgazette.com W. First and E Streets, P.O. Box 1268, McCook, NE 69001 308-345-4500 Fax: 308-345-7881 Sports Editor Steve Kodad (sports@mccookgazette.com) Nebraska City News-Press ncnewspress.com P.O. Box 757, Nebraska City, NE 68410 402-873-3334 Fax: 402-873-5436 Sports Editor Kirt Manion (kmanion@ncnewspress.com) Norfolk Daily News norfolkdailynews.com 525 Norfolk Ave., Norfolk, NE 68701 402-371-1020 Fax: 402-644-2080 Sports Editor Jay Prauner (jprauner@norfolkdailynews.com) North Platte Telegraph nptelegraph.com 621 N. Chestnut Street, North Platte, NE 69101 308-532-6000 Fax: 308-532-9268 Sports Editor Roger Bluhm (sports@nptelegraph.com) Scottsbluff Star-Herald starherald.com 1405 Broadway, Box 1709, Scottsbluff, NE 69361 308-632-9000 Fax: 308-632-9003 Sports Editor Jeff Fielder (sports@starherald.com) York News-Times yorknewstimes.com 327 Platte Ave., P.O. Box 279, York, NE 68467 402-362-4478 Fax: 402-362-6748 Sports Editor Ken Kush (ken.kush@yorknewstimes.com) KOLN-TV (CBS, Channels 10-11) kolnkgin.com 840 N. 40th, Lincoln, NE 68503 402-467-9270 Fax: 402-467-9208 Sports Director Kevin Sjuts (sports@kolnkgin.com) Adam Krueger KLKN-TV (ABC, Channel 8) klkntv.com 3240 So. 10th, Lincoln, NE 68502 402-434-8000 Fax: 402-436-2236 Sports Director Brett Edwards (sports@klkntv.com) Ian Hest WOWT-TV (NBC, Channel 6) wowt.com 3501 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68131 402-233-7940 Fax: 402-346-6740 Sports Director Ross Jernstrom (sixonline@wowt.com) Greg Ortiz, John Chapman KETV (ABC, Channel 7) ketv.com 2265 Douglas St., Omaha, NE 68131 402-978-8958 Fax: 402-978-8931 Sports Director Andy Kendeigh (akendeigh@huskers.com) Thor Tripp KMTV (CBS, Channel 3) km3.com 10714 Mockingbird, Omaha, NE 68127 402-592-4330 Fax: 402-592-4714 Sports Director Chase Williams (cwilliams@action3news.com) Garrett Gordon KPTM-TV (Fox, Channel 42) kptm.com 4625 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68132 402-554-4286 Fax: 402-554-4292 Sports Director Curt Casper (sports42@kptm.com) NTV (ABC, Channel 13) P.O. Box 220, Kearney, NE 68848 308-743-2494 Fax: 308-743-2660 Sports Anchor Dave Griek (dgriek@nebraska.tv) KHAS-TV (NBC, Channel 5) khastv.com P.O. Box 578, Hastings, NE 68901 402-463-1321 Fax: 402-463-6551 Sports Director Ed Littler (ed.littler@khastv.com) Will Sherratt KNOP-TV (NBC, Channel 2) knoptv.com P.O. Box 749, North Platte, NE 69101 308-532-2222 Fax: 308-532-9579 Sports Director Joe Swift (sports@knoptv.com) KCAU-TV (ABC, Channel 9) kcautv.com 625 Douglas Street, Sioux City, IA 51101 712-277-2345 Fax: 712-277-4298 Sports Director Travis Morgan (tmorgan@kcautv.com) KTIV (NBC, Channel 4 ) ktiv.com 3135 Floyd Blvd., Sioux City, IA 51108 712-239-4100 Fax: 712-239-2621 Sports Director Brad Pautsch (bpautsch@ktiv.com) HUskers.com 9 NET Sports (PBS, Channel 12) net.unl.edu 1800 No. 33rd Street, Lincoln, NE 68583-0747 402-472-3611 Fax: 402-472-5347 Executive Producer Joe Turco (jturco1@unl.edu) Producer/Director Jim Carmichael (jcarmichael1@unl.edu) KLIN (1400 AM/94.5 FM)* klin.com 4343 O St., Lincoln, NE 68510 402-475-4567 Fax: 402-474-8011 Program Director Kevin Thomas (kthomas@broadcasthouse.com) Sports Director Chris Whitney (cwhitney@broadcasthouse.com) KFAB (1110 AM)* kfab.com 5010 Underwood Ave., Omaha, NE 68132 402-556-8000 Fax: 402-556-8937 Program Director Gary Sadlemyer (garysadlemyer@hotmail.com) News Director Tom Stanton KRVN (880 AM)* krvn.com 1007 Plum Creek Pkwy., Lexington, NE 68850-0880 308-324-2371 Fax: 308-324-5786 Program Director Stafford Thompson (sthompson@krvn.com) Sports Director Jayson Jorgensen (jjorgensen@krvn.com) KRNU (90.3 FM) krnu.unl.edu 201 Andersen Hall, Lincoln, NE 68588-0466 402-472-3054 Fax: 402-472-8403 Station Manager Rick Alloway (krnu@unl.edu) KFOR (1240 AM) kfor1240.com 3800 Cornhusker Hwy., Lincoln, NE 68504 402-466-1234 Fax: 402-467-4095 KLMS (1480 AM) espn1480.com 3800 Cornhusker Hwy., Lincoln, NE 68504 402-466-1234 Fax: 402-467-4095 KOZN (1620 AM) 1620thezone.com 5011 Capitol Suite, #300, Omaha, NE 68132 402-951-1620 Fax: 402-342-7041 Program Director Neil Nelkin Sports Director John Bishop (john@1620thezone.com) KOMJ (590 AM) bigsports590.com 5030 N. 72nd Street, Omaha, NE 68134 402-573-0590 KNTK (93.7 FM) theticketfm.com 330 North 48th Street, Suite A, Lincoln, NE 68504 402-464-5611 Fax: 402-464-5615 Sports Director John Gaskins Huskers Illustrated Customer Service: 800-524-9527 Editor Darren Ivy (darrenivy@huskersillustrated.com) Huskersillustrated.com Online writers Michael Bruntz (michael@ huskersillustrated.com), Mike Schaefer (mschaefer@247sports.com) Big Red Report/BigRedReport.com 1656 Prairie Lane, Lincoln, NE 68521 402-742-0125 Fax: 402-742-0028 Publisher Josh Harvey (jharvey@scout.com) Editor Shane Gilster (shaneg@scout.com) HuskersOnline.com Editor Sean Callahan (sean@huskeronline.com) Writer Robin Washut (robin@huskeronline.com), Dan Hoppen (dan@huskeronline.com), Nate Clouse Hail Varsity/HailVarsity.com Publisher/Owner Aaron Babcock (aaron@hailvarsity.com) Editor Mike Babcock (mike@huskeronline.com) Editor HailVarsity.com Brandon Vogel (brandon@hailvarsity.com) FOUR RETURNING STARTERS / EIGHT RETURNING LETTERWINNERS INTRODUCTION
10 nebraska women's basketball 2013-14 compliance guidelines for boosters The University of Nebraska Athletic Department takes great pride in abiding by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Big Ten Conference rules and guidelines that govern Division I competition. For the benefit of the many alumni, fans and booster club members who are so active in supporting and assisting the Huskers throughout the year, we would like to remind everyone of a few definitions and rules that apply to all athletic representatives and boosters. NCAA Principles Institutional Control It is the responsibility of the University of Nebraska to control its intercollegiate athletic program in compliance with the rules and regulations of the NCAA. Responsibility The University of Nebraska s responsibility for the conduct of its program includes responsibility for the actions of its staff members and for the actions of any other individual, booster or organization engaged in activities promoting the athletic interests of the institution. Compliance The University of Nebraska must monitor its program to assure compliance and to identify and report to the NCAA instances in which compliance has not been achieved. An institution found to have violated NCAA rules is subject to disciplinary and corrective actions as determined by the NCAA. Questions and Answers for Fans, Boosters, Alumni and Representatives of Athletic Interests Definitions Q: What is a booster? A: Someone who belongs to a University of Nebraska athletic booster club; promotes or makes financial donations to the athletic department or a specific Husker team; assists in the recruitment of prospective studentathletes; employs, gives benefits to, or provides services to a studentathlete, a prospective student-athlete or the relative/friends of either. REPRESENTATIVE OF ATHLETIC INTEREST (I.E. BOOSTERS), NCAA BYLAW 13 Q: Who is a Prospective Student-Athlete? A: A prospective student-athlete is a student who has started classes for the ninth grade or above, including students in prep schools and junior colleges as well as students who have officially withdrawn from a four-year institution and plan to transfer to another institution. In addition, a student who has not started classes for the ninth grade becomes a prospective student-athlete if the institution or a Nebraska booster provides the individual or the individual s relatives or friends with any financial assistance or benefits that the institution does not provide to prospective students in general. A good rule of thumb is to treat ALL STUDENTS as prospects. Q: Who is a Student-Athlete? A: A student-athlete is a student whose enrollment was solicited by a member of the Nebraska athletic staff or other representative of athletic interests with a view toward the student s ultimate participation in the intercollegiate athletic program. Q: What is Contact? A: Contact is ANY face-to-face encounter between a prospect, or the prospect s parent or legal guardian, and a Nebraska staff member or athletic representative during which any dialogue occurs. Q: What is Recruiting? A: Recruiting is any solicitation of a prospect or a prospect s family member (or guardian) by an institutional staff member or by athletic representative of the institution, for the purpose of securing the prospect s enrollment and ultimate participation in Nebraska s intercollegiate athletic program. Guidelines Q: Who is a Booster? A: Someone who belongs to a University of Nebraska athletic booster club; promotes or makes financial donations to the athletic department or a specific Husker team; assists in the recruitment of prospective studentathletes; employs, gives benefits to, or provides services to a studentathlete, a prospective student-athlete or the relative/friends of either. REPRESENTATIVE OF ATHLETIC INTERESTS (I.E., BOOSTERS), NCAA BYLAW 13 Q: What constitutes impermissible contact by a Booster? A: Phone calls to prospects (9th to 12th grade) and their relatives placed for recruiting purposes (questions about the athletic program at Nebraska must be directed to the coach); writing, paging, text messages or instant messages to a prospect to encourage Nebraska attendance; contact with a prospect at a high school or club contest; contact with a prospect or his/her coach, principal, or counselor to evaluate the prospect; visiting the prospect's educational institution to pick up videotape or transcripts for evaluation purposes; contacting a prospect to congratulate him/ her for signing a National Letter of Intent to attend Nebraska; giving anything of value to a prospect to induce him/ her to attend Nebraska; contact of any kind while the prospect is on the Nebraska campus for an official or unofficial visit. RECRUITING CONTACTS, NCAA BYLAW 13 Q: What are the rules of employment for a student-athlete? A: A student-athlete may be employed during the academic year or summer vacation period; receive compensation equal to the going rate for similar services in the locale; receive compensation only for work performed; accept employment from more than one employer and earn unlimited income; receive benefits provided to all other employees; teach sport-related individual skill instruction or fee-for-lesson sessions. A student-athlete may not conduct personal sport camps or promote, market, advertise or endorse a commercial business or product. Only benefits that are authorized by NCAA legislation shall be provided to and accepted by a student-athlete. It is not permissible for a studentathlete to receive a benefit that is the result of a "special" arrangement by an institutional employee, booster, employer or fan. EMPLOYMENT, NCAA BYLAW 12 Q: What are non-permissible benefits? A: Free or reduced-fee housing/rent including the use of vacation or seasonal homes; free or reduced-fee meals; loans or cash advances in pay or salary; tuition costs or school supply expenses; gifts or presents of any type regardless of the occasion or purpose; use of telephone for long distance or use of telephone cards and cell phones; free use of any motor vehicle, boat or recreational vehicle; free use of services (i.e., automobile repair, hair care, laundry, copying, faxing, etc.); free or reduced-fee memberships at golf courses, health clubs, etc. (This list is not exhaustive. Only benefits authorized by NCAA legislation shall be provided to and accepted by a student-athlete. It is not permissible for a student-athlete to receive a benefit that is the result of a "special" arrangement by an institutional employee, booster, employer or fan). BENEFITS AND PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT, NCAA BYLAW 16 Q: What types of promotional activities may the student-athlete be permitted to participate? A: Charitable, educational or non-profit promotions and events with requested approval from the Athletic Compliance Office prior to the event. Q: What types of promotional activities are not permissible? A: Any fundraising activity that supports a high school organization or group that assists prospective-aged students; use of his/her name or picture; or appear to promote or market a commercial business or product. PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES, NCAA BYLAW 12 For further information regarding NCAA Guidelines for Athletic Representatives, please contact the athletic compliance office at (402) 472-2042 or 1-(800) 927-7220. Inquiries may also be mailed to: Athletic Compliance Office,, P.O. Box 880219, Lincoln, NE, 68588-0219. Questions can also be faxed to (402) 472-4609 or e-mailed to compliance@huskers.com. INTRODUCTION 2013 NCAA SWEET 16
2013-14 Nebraska Roster HUskers.com 11 The 2013-14 Nebraska Women's Basketball Team (from left): Sadie Murren, Brandi Jeffery, Rachel Theriot, Hailie Sample, Jordan Hooper, Allie Havers, Emily Cady, Katie Simon, Tear'a Laudermill, Hannah Tvrdy, Esther Ramacieri. Numerical Roster No. Player Yr. Ht. Pos. Hometown (High School/Other School) 1 Tear'a Laudermill** Jr. 5-9 G Riverside, Calif. (Canyon Springs) 3 Hailie Sample** Jr. 6-1 F Flower Mound, Texas (Marcus) 10 Hannah Tvrdy Fr. 5-9 G Seward, Neb. (Seward) 11 Esther Ramacieri Fr. 5-8 G Repentigny, Quebec, Canada (Dawson College) 13 Brandi Jeffery** Jr. 5-7 G Vacherie, La. (St. James) 14 Katie Simon** Jr. 6-2 F Roseville, Calif. (Roseville) 21 Sadie Murren* So. 5-8 G Colon, Neb. (Wahoo) 22 Allie Havers Fr. 6-5 C Paw Paw, Mich. (Mattawan) 23 Emily Cady** Jr. 6-2 F Seward, Neb. (Seward) 33 Rachel Theriot* So. 6-0 G Middleburg Heights, Ohio (Midpark) 35 Jordan Hooper*** Sr. 6-2 F Alliance, Neb. (Alliance) Alphabetical Roster Player No. Yr. Ht. Pos. Hometown (High School/Other School) Cady, Emily** 23 Jr. 6-2 F Seward, Neb. (Seward) Havers, Allie 22 Fr. 6-5 C Paw Paw, Mich. (Mattawan) Hooper, Jordan*** 35 Sr. 6-2 F Alliance, Neb. (Alliance) Jeffery, Brandi** 13 Jr. 5-7 G Vacherie, La. (St. James) Laudermill, Tear'a** 1 Jr. 5-9 G Riverside, Calif. (Canyon Springs) Murren, Sadie* 21 So. 5-8 G Colon, Neb. (Wahoo) Ramacieri, Esther 11 Fr. 5-8 G Repentigny, Quebec, Canada (Dawson College) Sample, Hailie** 3 Jr. 6-1 F Flower Mound, Texas (Marcus) Simon, Katie** 14 Jr. 6-2 F Roseville, Calif. (Roseville) Theriot, Rachel* 33 So. 6-0 G Middleburg Heights, Ohio (Midpark) Tvrdy, Hannah 10 Fr. 5-9 G Seward, Neb. (Seward) Position Legend: G--Guard; F--Forward; C--Center *--denotes letter earned at Nebraska Nebraska Coaching Staff Head Coach: Connie Yori (Creighton, 1986) Associate Head Coach: Sunny Smallwood (Boise State, 1983) Assistant Coaches: Shimmy Gray-Miller (Michigan, 1994), Dayna Finch (Creighton, 2004) Director of Basketball Operations: Jan Bethea (St. Augustine's, 1995) Administrative Assistant/Video Coordinator: Austin Thoms (Taylor, 2010) Graduate Assistant Manager: Dominique Kelley (Nebraska, 2012) Women's Basketball Athletic Trainer: Julie Tuttle (Creighton, 1991) Husker Pronunciation Guide Emily Cady... KAY-dee Allie Havers...HAY-vers Tear'a Laudermill...TEAR-uh Sadie Murren...MURR-en Esther Ramacieri...RAH-muh-Cherry Rachel Theriot...TEAR-ee-o Hannah Tvrdy... Tuh-VER-dee Husker Homes The 11 members of the 2013-14 Husker women's basketball team come to Nebraska from six states across America and one Canadian province. California (2): Tear'a Laudermill, Katie Simon Louisiana (1): Brandi Jeffery Michigan (1): Allie Havers Nebraska (4): Emily Cady, Jordan Hooper, Sadie Murren, Hannah Tvrdy Ohio (1): Rachel Theriot Texas (1): Hailie Sample Quebec, Canada (1): Esther Ramacieri Huskers By Class Senior (1): Jordan Hooper Juniors (5): Emily Cady, Brandi Jeffery, Tear'a Laudermill, Hailie Sample, Katie Simon Sophomores (2): Sadie Murren, Rachel Theriot Freshmen (3): Allie Havers, Esther Ramacieri, Hannah Tvrdy Huskers By Major Actuarial Science: Sadie Murren Biological Sciences: Hailie Sample Broadcasting: Allie Havers Business Administration: Emily Cady, Katie Simon Child, Youth & Family Studies: Brandi Jeffery Criminology & Criminal Justice: Tear'a Laudermill Psychology: Jordan Hooper Undeclared: Esther Ramacieri, Rachel Theriot Hannah Tvrdy FOUR RETURNING STARTERS / EIGHT RETURNING LETTERWINNERS INTRODUCTION
12 nebraska women's basketball 2013-14 2013-14 Nebraska Schedule Date Day Opponent Site Time (CT) Oct. 27 Sunday Pittsburg State (exhibition) Pinnacle Bank Arena 2 p.m. Nov. 3 Sunday Nebraska-Kearney (exhibition) Pinnacle Bank Arena 2 p.m. Nov. 8 Friday UCLA (NET) Pinnacle Bank Arena Noon Nov. 11 Monday Alabama Pinnacle Bank Arena 7 p.m. Nov. 15 Friday at Utah (Pac-12 Network) Salt Lake City, Utah 6:30 p.m. Nov. 21 Thursday Arkansas-Pine Bluff Pinnacle Bank Arena 7 p.m. Nov. 24 Sunday Southern Pinnacle Bank Arena 2 p.m. Nov. 27 Wednesday UMass-Lowell Pinnacle Bank Arena 7 p.m. Nov. 30 Saturday Washington State Pinnacle Bank Arena 5 p.m. Dec. 4 Wednesday at North Carolina (Big Ten/ACC Challenge) Chapel Hill, N.C. 5 p.m. Dec. 8 Sunday Utah State Pinnacle Bank Arena 2 p.m. Dec. 14 Saturday Creighton Pinnacle Bank Arena TBA Dec. 21 Saturday South Dakota Pinnacle Bank Arena 2:30 p.m. Dec. 29 Sunday Oral Roberts Pinnacle Bank Arena 2 p.m. Jan. 2 Thursday Northwestern (BTN) Pinnacle Bank Arena 8 p.m. Jan. 9 Thursday at Michigan State (BTN) East Lansing, Mich. 6 p.m. Jan. 12 Sunday at Illinois (BTN) Champaign, Ill. 1 p.m. Jan. 16 Thursday Minnesota (BTN) Pinnacle Bank Arena 8 p.m. Jan. 19 Sunday Purdue (BTN) Pinnacle Bank Arena 4 p.m. Jan. 26 Sunday at Northwestern (BTDN) Evanston, Ill. 4 p.m. Jan. 29 Wednesday Michigan (BTDN) Pinnacle Bank Arena 7 p.m. Feb. 1 Saturday at Iowa (BTDN) Iowa City, Iowa 2 p.m. Feb. 5 Wednesday at Wisconsin (BTDN) Madison, Wis. 7 p.m. Feb. 8 Saturday Michigan State (BTN) Pinnacle Bank Arena 2 p.m. Feb. 13 Thursday at Michigan (BTDN) Ann Arbor, Mich. 6 p.m. Feb. 16 Sunday Indiana (BTN) Pinnacle Bank Arena Noon Feb. 20 Thursday at Ohio State (BTDN) Columbus, Ohio 6 p.m. Feb. 24 Monday Penn State (ESPN2) Pinnacle Bank Arena 6 p.m. Feb. 27 Thursday Illinois (BTN or BTDN) Pinnacle Bank Arena 6/7/8 p.m. March 2 Sunday at Purdue (ESPN2) West Lafayette, Ind. 1 p.m. March 6-9 Thursday-Sunday at Big Ten Tournament (BTN/ESPN) Indianapolis, Ind. (Bankers Life Fieldhouse) TBA March 22-25 Saturday-Tuesday at NCAA First and Second Rounds 16 Predetermined Sites TBA March 29- Saturday-Tuesday at NCAA Regional Championships Four Predetermined Sites TBA April 1 April 6 & 8 Sunday-Tuesday at NCAA Women's Final Four Nashville, Tenn. (Bridgestone Arena) TBA All times central (as of Sept. 30, 2013) and subject to change. Visit Huskers.com for schedule updates. Schedule Notes Huskers Play First Game at Pinnacle Bank Arena The Nebraska women's basketball team will play the first exhibition games and the first regular-season games in the history of Pinnacle Bank Arena this fall. The Huskers will open the doors to the new downtown arena with a Sunday, Oct. 27 exhibition game against Pittsburg State, before playing the building's second exhibition game against Nebraska-Kearney on Sunday, Nov. 3. The Husker women will then play the first regular-season game in the arena's history when they play host to UCLA on Friday, Nov. 8 at Noon. It will be the opening game of a men's and women's basketball doubleheader at the arena on Nov. 8, as the Husker men take on 2013 NCAA Sweet 16 participant Florida Gulf Coast. The women will hold a special "Invest 2 Be The Best" life skills pep rally before their game with the Bruins, with thousands of middle schoolers in attendance. Attendance at the two games is expected to reach between 25,000 and 30,000 for the arena's regular-season debut. Huskers Play 20 Home Games in 2013-14 Nebraska will play early and often in its first women's basketball season at Pinnacle Bank Arena, with 20 home games (exhibition and regular season combined) on the 2013-14 schedule. NU opens with UCLA on Nov. 8, before facing Alabama on Nov. 11. After a one-game trip to Utah, the Huskers return for a four-game home stand from Nov. 21 to Nov. 30, giving NU six November home games. The Huskers open December on the road at North Carolina for the Big Ten/ACC Challenge, before opening a five-game home stand that spans from Dec. 8 to Jan. 2. Overall, NU will play 10 of its 12 scheduled non-conference games at Pinnacle Bank Arena. NU Schedule Loaded with Postseason Foes Nebraska's 2013-14 schedule is filled with 18 games against teams that advanced to postseason play in 2012-13, including 12 games against 2013 NCAA Tournament teams. Not only that, but 11 of the 12 games against NCAA Tournament teams will come against clubs that advanced to the second round of the tournament a year ago. Nebraska will play 20 of its 28 regular-season games against teams that won 18 or more games a year ago, including 13 games against 20-win squads. Nebraska will play 11 home games at Pinnacle Bank Arena against 2013 postseason squads, including seven home games against NCAA Tournament teams. Season Tickets Lower Level Reserved $160 General Admission Adult Reserved $80 General Admission Youth/Senior Reserved $40 Wheelchair (Adult)/(Youth/Senior) $80/$40 Single-Game Tickets Adult Reserved $10 General Admission Adult $5 General Admission Youth/Senior $3 Children Under 6 Free UNL Students Free with ID For season ticket packages or single-game tickets: Huskers.com / 1-800-8-BIG-RED INTRODUCTION 2013 NCAA SWEET 16
Nebraska Travel Destinations Wisconsin Madison, Wis. Feb. 5, 7 p.m. Michigan State East Lansing, Mich. Feb. 8, 2 p.m. (BTN) Michigan Ann Arbor, Mich. Feb. 13, 6 p.m. Ohio State Columbus, Ohio Feb. 20, 6 p.m. HUskers.com 13 Utah Salt Lake City Nov. 15 6:30 p.m. (Pac-12) j Iowa Iowa City, Iowa Feb. 1, j 2 p.m. j j j j j j j j North Carolina Chapel Hill, N.C. Dec. 4, 5 p.m. Northwestern Evanston, Ill. Jan. 26, 4 p.m. Illinois Champaign, Ill. Jan. 12, 1 p.m. (BTN) Purdue West Lafayette, Ind. March 2, 1 p.m. (ESPN2) Big Ten Tournament Indianpolis, Ind. March 6-9 (BTN/ESPN) 2013-14 Nebraska Travel Plans Nebraska at Utah Depart: Nov. 14 Return: Nov. 16 Hilton Salt Lake City Center 255 South West Temple Street Salt Lake City, UT 84101 Phone: (801) 328-2000 Fax: (801) 238-4888 Travel Mode: Flight Nebraska at Illinois Depart: Jan. 11 Return: Jan. 12 The "I" Hotel 1900 South First Street Champaign, IL 61820 Phone: (217) 819-5000 Fax: (217) 819-5010 Nebraska at Wisconsin Depart: Feb. 4 Return: Feb. 5 Hilton Madison Monona Terrace 9 East Wilson Street Madison, WI 53703 Phone: (608) 255-5100 Fax: (608) 251-4550 Nebraska at Purdue Depart: March 1 Return: March 2 Courtyard by Marriott 150 Fairington Avenue West Lafayette, IN 47905 Phone: (765) 449-4800 Fax: (765) 449-4822 Nebraska at North Carolina Depart: Dec. 3 Return: Dec. 4 Courtyard Marriott 100 Marriott Way Chapel Hill, NC 27517 Phone: (919) 883-0700 Fax: (919) 883-0701 Nebraska at Northwestern Depart: Jan. 25 Return: Jan. 26 Hilton Garden Inn 1818 Maple Avenue Evanston, IL 60201 Phone: (847) 475-6400 Fax: (847) 475-6460 Nebraska at Michigan Depart: Feb. 12 Return: Feb. 13 Sheraton Ann Arbor 3200 Broadway Street Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Phone: (734) 996-0600 Fax: (734) 996-8136 Big Ten Tournament Depart: March 5 Return: March 9 Westin Indianapolis 50 South Capitol Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: (317) 231-8100 Fax: (317) 231-3928 Nebraska at Michigan State Depart: Jan. 8 Return: Jan. 9 Marriott at University Place 300 M.A.C. Avenue East Lansing, MI 48823 Phone: (517) 337-4440 Fax: (517) 337-5001 Nebraska at Iowa Depart: Jan. 31 Return: Feb. 1 Sheraton Downtown 210 South Dubuque Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Phone: (319) 337-4058 Fax: (319) 337-9045 Nebraska at Ohio State Depart: Feb. 19 Return: Feb. 20 Hilton Garden Inn 3232 Olentangy River Road Columbus, OH 43202 Phone: (614) 263-7200 Fax: (614) 263-7201 FOUR RETURNING STARTERS / EIGHT RETURNING LETTERWINNERS INTRODUCTION
14 nebraska women's basketball 2013-14 Hooper Headlines Four Returning Husker Starters Nebraska women's basketball will hit Husker fans with an exciting mix of old and new in 2013-14. The oldie but goodie starts with senior Jordan Hooper. A two-time honorable-mention All-American and firstteam All-Big Ten selection, Hooper has proven herself as one of the most prolific scorers, rebounders and threepoint shooters in Husker history. Hooper hopes to spend her fourth year in the Nebraska starting five chasing school records for points and rebounds, while shattering NU's three-point record. Hooper enters to the 2013-14 campaign ranked 10th in the Nebraska record book with 1,685 points. She needs 720 points to catch NU's all-time leading scorer and 1993 Wade Trophy winner Karen Jennings atop that list with 2,405 points. Hooper has scored more than 600 points each of the last two seasons. Hooper also heads into her senior season ranked fifth on the Nebraska career rebounding chart with 811. She needs 469 rebounds to catch NU all-time leader Janet Smith atop that list. Hooper has pulled down 300 or more rebounds in each of the last two seasons. As a three-point shooter, Hooper has buried 215 threes in her first three seasons for the Huskers. She needs just 52 more to catch three-time first-team All-Big 12 guard Kiera Hardy atop the NU list with 267. Hooper has averaged more than 70 threes per season, including 81 for the Huskers a year ago. During the summer, Hooper took her game to another level by competing on the USA Basketball World University Games Team that won a gold medal in Russia. Hooper started the gold-medal game and powered the USA to victory with nine points and nine rebounds in the win over Russia. "Jordan is one of the best players the state of Nebraska has ever produced," Nebraska Coach Connie Yori said. "She is extremely athletic and versatile. She is more than just a good athlete, she has great basketball skill. She also has an excellent work ethic and is a strong student." While fans will spend the season keeping track of Hooper in the Husker record books, Hooper hopes to be leading a group of four returning Nebraska starters and eight returning letterwinners back to the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive season. Hooper headlines one of the most experienced front lines in college basketball this season. Not only has she started 98 consecutive games at forward, but she has started the last 67 of those games alongside juniors Emily Cady and Hailie Sample. Cady, a 6-2 forward from Seward, Neb., is a two-time honorable-mention All-Big Ten choice. She has averaged 9.5 points and 7.2 rebounds per game through her first two seasons in the Husker lineup. "Emily Cady is a winner. She is an extremely athletic and versatile player," Yori said. "Emily has all-around skills and has shown both a great instinct for the game and overall basketball knowledge beyond her years." Sample, a 6-1 forward from Flower Mound, Texas, is one of the best wing defenders in the Big Ten, and has continued to expand her offensive game. "Hailie is a big guard who is very versatile and a smart basketball player at both ends," Yori said. "She is a tough, smart and aggressive defensive player who is a perfect fit for our defensive system. She can also score on the block and create opportunities for herself and teammates off the dribble." The trio has combined for 232 career starts and have powered the Huskers to back-to-back NCAA tournaments. With those three in the lineup, Nebraska has rolled to two of the best three seasons in school history, averaging 24.5 wins and advancing to the 2013 NCAA Sweet 16. Nebraska's fourth returning starter comes in the form of 6-0 point guard Rachel Theriot. The sophomore from Middleburg Heights, Ohio, earned Big Ten All-Freshman Two-time All-American Jordan Hooper leads the Huskers in pursuit of their third straight NCAA Tournament bid in 2014. The 6-2 senior forward from Alliance, Neb., could also challenge school records for points, rebounds and made three-pointers. honors a year ago after starting 28 of NU's 34 games. She averaged 6.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game despite playing through the pain of an injured foot the entire season. Theriot supported honorable-mention All-America point guard Lindsey Moore in the backcourt in 2012-13. Moore, who was a first-round WNBA draft pick of the Minnesota Lynx, averaged 15.1 points, 3.6 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game a year ago. While Moore's production and leadership will be missed, Theriot could be counted on for more production of her own as a sophomore. Theriot underwent foot surgery soon after the end of the 2013 NCAA Tournament, and has progressed well in the offseason. A healthy Theriot could give Husker fans a healthy dose of the passing and play-making ability they only experienced a small taste of in 2012-13. "We're hoping Rachel will be able to play healthy this season," Yori said. "We never really got to see her even close to full strength last year. She could barely run and she was still a member of the Big Ten All-Freshman team. That will say something about her talent, and what we think she can do." In addition to Nebraska's nucleus of four returning starters, they also bring a solid and experienced group of players in supporting roles. Juniors Brandi Jeffery and Tear'a Laudermill will contend for starting jobs alongside Theriot in the NU backcourt. Jeffery, a 5-7 guard from Vacherie, La., made six starts early in the 2012-13 campaign, before battling injury and adversity. Jeffery after 3.5 points and 1.9 rebounds per game as a sophomore. The 2011 Parade High School All-American and Louisiana Player of the Year has appeared in 63 contests for the Huskers in her first two seasons, and expects to be a significant contributor again. Laudermill, a 5-9 guard from Riverside, Calif., was Nebraska's most improved player in 2012-13. The ultraquick Laudermill was NU's top reserve both offensively and defensively as a sophomore, averaging 5.9 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.0 steal per game. Laudermill has appeared in 61 career games and could provide Nebraska with a menacing presence at the "hound" position in full-court defense, especially with the addition of the 10-second backcourt violation this season in women's college basketball. Fourth-year junior Katie Simon adds more experience and depth to NU's already talented front line. The 6-2 forward from Roseville, Calif., averaged 2.0 points and 1.2 rebounds while making 29 appearances in 2012-13. Simon has played in 56 career games and has been a remarkably effective producer in her two seasons on the court at Nebraska. Simon owns 127 points and 69 rebounds in 382 minutes for per-40-minute averages of 13.3 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. She also has hit nearly 50 percent of her field goals and nearly 70 percent of her free throw attempts during her career. Those three juniors are bolstered by the return of sophomore Sadie Murren. The 5-8 shooting guard from Colon, Neb., battled injury to play in 18 games as a true freshman. She averaged 1.5 points per game, but Husker fans only got a glimpse of her shooting abilities. Murren has had an excellent offseason and is poised to make greater contributions for the Huskers in 2013-14. INTRODUCTION 2013 NCAA SWEET 16
HUskers.com 15 Big Red Ready for Season One at Pinnacle Bank Arena While Nebraska's eight returning players from its 2013 NCAA Sweet 16 squad will provide Coach Connie Yori and Husker fans with a sense of some good old-fashioned reliability, a shiny new downtown arena and three talented newcomers will provide a glimpse to future of the program. The Pinnacle Bank Arena has already changed the face of downtown Lincoln, even before the Huskers have played a game in the sparkling silver arena. The $179 million venue will seat more than 15,000 for basketball and will be the permanent home of both the Nebraska men's and women's basketball teams. The 470,400-square foot arena space includes 36 suites, 20 loge boxes and 832 club seats, while still providing courtside seats. The new Railyard entertainment district is growing at a staggering rate within the old Haymarket, providing many new entertainment options. The arena itself will provide nationally acclaimed concerts and shows throughout the year, giving the city of Lincoln a whole new feel. Hotels and parking areas have sprung up around the arena, giving Nebraska all the resources it needs to be a serious contender to host NCAA Tournament action right now and in the near future. The arena and the success of the Huskers on the court also has ignited season ticket sales for Nebraska women's basketball. As of Sept. 15, sales of Husker season tickets were up nearly 50 percent, crossing 3,000 with six weeks left before first tip. The exciting new arena will share its first year in Husker history with freshmen Allie Havers, Hannah Tvrdy and Esther Ramacieri. Havers, a 6-5 center from Paw Paw, Mich., is one of the tallest players in Husker history. A talented mult-sport athlete who was a Michigan state player of the year finalist in basketball, volleyball and softball, Havers will try to work her way into NU's experienced front court. Ranked as the No. 78 player in the nation as a senior in high school, Havers averaged 19.3 points and 11.4 rebounds per game and was a two-time Kalamazoo Area Player of the Year. "We like versatile and athletic players in our program and Allie Havers fits that mold perfectly," Yori said. "She can do multiple things for our basketball team with her ability to run the floor, score in the paint or face up away from the basket. She will be one of the more athletic players on our roster. Her upside is tremendous, and with our strength and conditioning program and the opportunity to focus on just one sport, we think she will thrive at Nebraska. Her future is very bright here." While Havers could help the frontcourt, Hannah Tvrdy and Esther Ramacieri hope to bolster the backcourt. Tvrdy, a 5-9 guard from Nebraska high school power Seward, won three straight titles and more than 100 consecutive games during her prep career, playing for her father, Tom. Her mother, Shelly (Block), was a two-year starter at Nebraska in the mid-1980s, and the pair become the first motherdaughter combination in Husker basketball history. Tvrdy was ranked as the No. 28 point guard in the nation coming out of high school and was a two-time Class B all-state selection for the Bluejays. As a senior, she averaged 15.6 points and better than four rebounds and four assists per game. "Hannah is an unselfish guard with size. She can rebound and shoot and she has that 'Nebraska' blue-collar work ethic and toughness that we like," Yori said. "She has been well-coached and is accustomed to competing for and winning championships. She is former teammates with some of our current Huskers, and that will help ease her transition to the Division I level." Ramacieri, a 5-7 guard out of Repentigny, Quebec, Canada, could earn time as a defensive specialist for the Huskers. Ramacieri likes to play in an open-court style and is a solid on-the-ball defender, which could translate to early playing time on NU's 11-player roster. "On offense we like to play fast and Esther is an uptempo type of guard," Yori said. "Esther is a good on-ball defender and excels at pushing the ball in transition, which makes her a great fit for our system. She is athletic, competitive, an excellent ball-handler, and a hard worker. She can score off the dribble or shoot the three. She will help provide immediate depth in our backcourt." The old and new Huskers will join forces in their new building to take on a 20-game home schedule in 2013-14, that includes a pair of exhibition dates and 18 regularseason home games. The women will play the first-ever basketball game inside the Pinnacle Bank Arena on Sunday, Oct. 27, when the Huskers tangle with Pittsburg State Gorillas in the earliest exhibition game in the Big Ten this season. Nebraska will play its second exhibition contest against Nebraska-Kearney one week later, before the Husker men take the court for the first time on Nov. 4. The Husker women also play the first-ever regularseason game at the arena, when they battle UCLA on Friday, Nov. 8 at Noon. The Bruins, who advanced to the second round of the 2013 NCAA Tournament, will join NU in what will likely be the most highly attended nonconference women's basketball game in school history. Nebraska is planning a special "Invest 2 Be The Best" life skills event prior to tip-off at the arena. Thousands of middle school children in Lincoln and surrounding communities will be on hand to celebrate the official opening of the arena for basketball. The largest non-conference crowd in school history came in then-no. 20 Nebraska's clash with No. 5 LSU at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on Dec. 20, 2009, when 7,717 fans witnessed a 77-63 Husker win over the Tigers. Nebraska is expecting upwards of 10,000 fans for its season opener with UCLA, while the Husker men will complete a day-night basketball doubleheader with 15,000 expected to be on hand for a battle with 2013 NCAA Sweet 16 participant Florida Gulf Coast. "The excitement around basketball in the city of Lincoln and the state of Nebraska is probably at an all-time high right now, and we hope we can keep that growing," Yori said. "The really exciting part about it is that we haven t even played a game yet in the arena." The Huskers will follow opening day with a tussle against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Monday, Nov. 11, before hitting the road for the first time against 2014 WNIT runner-up Utah on Nov. 15. Nebraska returns home for a four-game home stand from Nov. 24 to Nov. 30, capped by a clash with its third Pac-12 Conference foe of the early season - Washington State. The Huskers hit the road again for a Big Ten/ACC Challenge battle against a North Carolina club that finished second in the ACC a year ago and won 29 games before advancing to the NCAA second round. Following the tough test at Chapel Hill, NU returns home for a five-game stand at Pinnacle Bank Arena. It will be Nebraska's longest home stretch since Yori's first season at NU in 2002-03, and includes games against four straight postseason squads starting with 2013 WBI competitor Utah State on Dec. 8. NCAA Tournament second-round qualifier Creighton comes to town on Dec. 14, before WBI semifinalist South Dakota visits Lincoln on Dec. 21, with former Husker Amy (Gusso) Williams at the controls of the Coyotes. NU concludes the non-conference portion of its schedule with NCAA qualifier and 2013 Southland Conference champion Oral Roberts on Dec. 29. Nebraska then opens its 16-game Big Ten Conference schedule at home against Northwestern on Jan. 2. The Huskers will face Northwestern, Michigan, Michigan State, Illinois and Purdue twice in conference play, while holding single games against Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio State and Penn State. "From start to finish, our home schedule is going to challenge us and hopefully provide us the experience necessary to prepare for the postseason," Yori said. "UCLA will test us right away and our team will be working hard to prepare for that first game. By the time we close our home regular-season schedule for Jordan Hooper s Senior Night on Feb. 27, we will play 11 postseason tournament teams at home. That is a going to be a challenge." Overall, Nebraska will play at least 18 games against 2013 postseason squads, including at least 12 games against NCAA Tournament teams. Eleven of those 12 games will come against teams that advanced to the NCAA second round. The Big Ten sent six teams to the 2013 NCAA Tournament and all six squads produced first-round NCAA victories last season. The conference hopes to continue that string of success in 2014. Nebraska's eight returning letterwinners include (back row from left): Katie Simon and Jordan Hooper; (middle row): Emily Cady, Brandi Jeffery and Hailie Sample; (front row): Tear'a Laudermill, Sadie Murren and Rachel Theriot. FOUR RETURNING STARTERS / EIGHT RETURNING LETTERWINNERS INTRODUCTION
16 nebraska women's basketball 2013-14 Fastbreakers Club The Fastbreakers Club is the official booster club of the Nebraska Women's Basketball team. Established in 1983, the club works to generate enthusiasm and support for the team all year long, through fundraising, events and promotion of women's basketball. Membership begins at $50, and provides members several benefits as detailed by the Huskers Athletic Fund Benefit Chart (visit HuskersAthleticFund.com for details), including Fastbreaker Flash e-mails, monthly e-newsletters, invitations to events and more. Join the Fastbreakers Club today with the membership form on this page, or at HuskersAthleticFund.com. Nebraska JV Team The Official Kids Club of Husker Athletics The official kids club of the Huskers, the Nebraska JV Team presented by Qdoba Mexican Grill, is open to all kids in eighth grade or younger. It is the club for all previous members of the Jr. Breakers, Nebraska JV Football Team, Jr. Red Zone, Lil' Red Spikers, Jr. Home Run Club, Lil' Sluggers and the Ten-O Club. Each membership costs just $35 per child, and includes great benefits. Joining is easy, and is the first step to an unforgettable year of Husker athletics. This is the only kids club for Nebraska Athletics, so we hope you'll join today with the Membership Form on this page or on-line at Huskers.com. Nebraska JV Team Kids Club Application Member Name Parent Name Address City/State/Zip Phone ( ) E-mail Birthday Grade Please note that, per NCAA regulations, students in 7th or 8th grades are not eligible to participate in clinics for men's/women's basketball. Circle: Male Female T-Shirt Size YS YM YL AS AM AL $35 per membership x memberships Total amount paid: $ Visa Master Card Discover Credit Card #: Expiration Date: Name on Card: Signature: Make checks payable to: "University of Nebraska" Send completed application to: Nebraska Athletic Ticket Office 625 Stadium Drive, Suite E Box 82848 Lincoln, NE 68501-2848 Join the Nebraska JV Team on-line: Huskers.com/JVTeam Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/nejvteam Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/nejvteam Fastbreaker Application Name(s) Street Address City/State/Zip Home Phone ( Work Phone ( ) ) E-mail Address Donation New Renewal Recommended By Make checks payable to: "Huskers Athletic Fund" Send completed applications to: Huskers Athletic Fund ATTN: Fastbreakers P.O. Box 880154 Lincoln, NE 68588-0154 For More Information Huskers.com or call Huskers Athletic Fund - (402) 472-2367 Huskers Athletic Fund E-mail: athleticfund@huskers.com INTRODUCTION 2013 NCAA SWEET 16