Women's Basketball Game Notes Saint Louis vs. VCU Thursday
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Women’s Basketball Game Notes Saint Louis vs. VCU Thursday, March 5, 2015 • 11:30 a.m. Richmond Coliseum • Richmond, Va. Mickey Smith, Media Relations Contact • 314-977-3463 (o) • 314-610-8496 (c) • msmit145@slu.edu PROBABLE STARTERS vs. VCU Head Coach – LISA STONE (3rd season at SLU; 29th career season • 541-289) No. 3 10 11 12 40 Name JACKIE KEMPH JENNY VLIET JAMESIA PRICE OLIVIA JAKUBICEK SADIE STIPANOVICH Pos. G G G F C Ht. 5-7 6-2 5-7 5-10 6-3 Cl. Fr. Fr. RJr. So. So. Hometown Arlington Heights, Ill. Arlington Heights, Ill. Blue Springs, Mo. Cary, Ill. St. Louis, Mo. PPG RPG APG SPG 9.7 1.7 5.7 1.0 6.9 4.8 2.1 0.5 8.3 4.4 4.1 1.6 6.2 4.7 1.4 0.9 15.1 6.8 0.8 0.6 Name Pos. BRIANA GRAY G AALIYAH COVINGTON G ERIKA COOK G DESIRAE BALL G ERIN NELSON F DENISHA WOMACK F MADDISON GITS F SHEA SHIPMAN F Ht. 5-10 5-11 5-11 5-9 5-10 6-1 6-4 6-0 Cl. So. Fr. Sr. RSr. So. Jr. Fr. Jr. Hometown Milwaukee, Wis. Edwardsville, Ill. Nashville, Tenn. Cincinnati, Ohio Ballwin, Mo. Peoria, Ill. Fitchburg, Wis. Olathe, Kan. PPG RPG APG SPG 0.4 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.4 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.9 1.7 1.5 0.3 5.5 2.1 0.5 0.5 7.5 5.2 1.1 0.3 3.2 2.5 0.2 0.2 0.0 0.2 0.0 0.0 OFF THE BENCH No. 1 5 13 23 33 34 42 55 BILLIKENS BEGIN “SECOND SEASON” VS. VCU – The ninth-seeded Saint Louis Billikens (14-15, 7-9 Atlantic 10) and the eighth-seeded VCU Rams (16-13, 7-9) clash today in a secondround game of the Atlantic 10 Conference Championship. The winner advances to Friday’s quarterfinal round to face top-seeded and nationally ranked George Washington at 11 a.m. The Billikens and Rams tied for eighth place in the league standings; VCU’s regularseason win over SLU gave the Rams the No. 8 seed. Both teams are trying to steady the ship. Saint Louis has dropped two straight and three of its last four, including a 95-68 loss to Dayton on Sunday. VCU has lost six of its last eight, although the Rams won two in a row prior to Sunday’s 55-49 loss to Richmond. THE VCU SERIES – The Rams lead the Billikens 2-1. Two years ago in St. Louis, SLU beat VCU 60-46 in the Rams’ first conference game in the A-10. VCU won 74-67 last season in Richmond and 59-54 earlier this year in St. Louis. VCU WINS REGULAR-SEASON MEETING – Saint Louis fought back and trimmed a nine-point deficit to a single tally, but VCU held on for a 59-54 victory Jan. 12 at Chaifetz Arena. Sadie Stipanovich scored a game-high 15 points (5-of-8 FG, 5-of-5 FT) and added six rebounds. Jamesia Price was 3-of-4 from 3-point range and finished with 11 points, six rebounds and three assists. Maddison Gits contributed a team- and career-high nine rebounds and a career-high-tying eight points. Jackie Kemph registered a game-high seven assists. VCU got 12 points and eight rebounds from Adaeze Alaeze; 11 points from Monnazjea FinneySmith; nine points and eight rebounds from Camille Calhoun; nine points, six rebounds and four assists from Isis Thorpe; and 10 rebounds from Melanie Royster. SLU TOURNAMENT HISTORY – Saint Louis is 3-7 in its A-10 Championship history, winning first-round games in 2007, 2012 and 2013. Against current A-10 members, SLU is 1-0 vs. Richmond, 0-1 vs. Fordham, 0-1 vs. La Salle, 0-1 vs. St. Bonaventure, 0-1 vs. Saint Joseph’s and 0-2 vs. Dayton. The Billikens are 6-19 overall in conference tournament play, going 3-8 in Conference USA (1996-2005) and 0-4 in the Great Midwest Conference (1992-95). STIPANOVICH, VLIET SHINE IN LOSS TO DAYTON – Sadie Stipanovich scored a gamehigh 24 points and Jenny Vliet drilled a Saint Louis season-high five 3-point field goals, but a strong second half lifted Dayton to a 95-68 win over the Billikens Sunday afternoon at Chaifetz Arena. Stipanovich, who scored 20 or more points for a sixth time this season, was 14-of18 from the free throw line. The 18 attempts set a school record, while the 14 makes tied the school mark. Both totals rank second in the A-10 this season. Stipanovich also collected a team-high six rebounds. Vliet scored all 15 of her points on a 5-of-6 performance from beyond the arc. Jamesia Price and Jackie Kemph tallied 12 and 11 points, respectively, and registered five assists apiece. Price added three steals. BILLIKEN LEADERS – Sadie Stipanovich paces the Saint Louis offense with 15.1 points per game. Stipanovich is followed by Jackie Kemph (9.7 ppg), Jamesia Price (8.3 ppg), Denisha Womack (7.5 ppg), Jenny Vliet (6.9 ppg), Olivia Jakubicek (6.2 ppg) and Erin Nelson (5.5 ppg). Stipanovich is atop the rebounding chart with 6.8 boards per game, Womack (5.2 rpg) is second, and Vliet (4.8 rpg) and Jakubicek (4.7 rpg) are battling for third. Kemph averages a team-high 5.7 assists. Other leaders are Vliet (42 3-pointers), Stipanovich (52.5 percent on 2014-15 Billiken SCHEDULE November at Indiana State L, 60-63 SIUE W, 74-63 at SE Missouri State W, 74-56 at Vanderbilt L, 57-75 Mercer L, 75-80 (2 ot) December Wed., 3 at Tulsa W, 63-58 Sat., 6 Missouri-St. Louis W, 68-49 Mon., 8 at Missouri L, 55-74 Sun., 14 Indiana State L, 58-68 Fri., 19 vs. Austin Peay# L, 81-86 Sat., 20 vs. Utah Valley# W, 68-66 Sun., 28 at Eastern Illinois W, 63-49 Tue., 30 Ball State W, 73-68 (ot) January Sun., 4 at George Mason* L, 57-66 Wed., 7 at Massachusetts* W, 75-67 Mon., 12 VCU* L, 54-59 Thu., 15 at Duquesne* L, 64-77 Sun., 18 Davidson* L, 50-53 Wed., 21 at La Salle* W, 76-47 Sat., 24 Fordham* W, 54-50 Thu., 29 Saint Joseph’s* W, 52-51 Sat., 31 at Dayton* L, 72-87 February Sat., 7 at Richmond* L, 72-75 (ot) Wed., 11 #20/21 G. Washington* W, 79-61 Sat., 14 at Davidson* W, 77-59 Wed., 18 St. Bonaventure* L, 55-57 Sat., 21 George Mason* W, 82-59 Thu., 26 at Rhode Island* L, 53-68 March Sun., 1 Dayton* L, 68-95 Thu., 5 VCU 10:30 a.m. *A-10 game Times Central & subject to change #Lady Griz Holiday Classic at Montana Fri., 14 Mon., 17 Fri., 21 Mon., 24 Fri., 28 160-of-305 field goal shooting), Stipanovich (76.6 percent on 118-of-154 free throw shooting), Price (1.6 steals per game) and Stipanovich (2.3 offensive rebounds per game). HEAD COACH LISA STONE – Third-year head coach Lisa Stone owns a 541-289 record in 29 years as a collegiate head coach and a 38-52 mark at Saint Louis. Before arriving at SLU, Stone was 128-119 in eight seasons at Wisconsin, 64-27 in three years at Drake, 27759 in 12 campaigns at Wisconsin-Eau Claire and 34-32 in three seasons at Cornell (Iowa). THREE EARN ATLANTIC 10 HONORS – Sadie Stipanovich, Jamesia Price and Jackie Kemph were honored for their performances by being selected for A-10 postseason honors. Stipanovich was voted to the All-Conference third team, Price made the All-Defensive team, and Kemph was chosen to the All-Rookie team. The complete release can be found on the last page of the game notes. Saint Louis Game Notes vs. VCU, 3/5/15 • p. 2 SLU IN THE A-10 STATISTICAL RANKINGS – SLU ranks among the A-10’s top five in: •Assists (first, 17.3 apg – 12th nationally); •Assist-turnover ratio (first, 1.09 to 1 – 40th nationally); •3-point field goals (third, 6.2/game); •Free throw percentage (fourth, .725 – 57th nationally); •Scoring offense (fifth, 65.8 ppg); •3-point field goal percentage (fifth, .328); •Defensive rebounds (fifth, 27.6 drpg). In league games only: •3-point field goals (first, 6.7/game); •3-point field goal percentage (second, .353); •Defensive rebounds (third, 28.9 drpg); •Scoring offense (fourth, 65.0 ppg); •Field goal percentage (fifth, .388); •Rebounding margin (fifth, +1.5). BILLS TIE RECORD FOR WEEKLY AWARDS – Saint Louis players garnered four A-10 weekly awards this season, tying the 2006-07 and 2008-09 teams for the most in program history. Sadie Stipanovich was selected Player of the Week Feb. 16 and Feb. 23; Jackie Kemph was tabbed Rookie of the Week Jan. 26; and Jenny Vliet was named Rookie of the Week Feb. 16. The Billikens swept the Feb. 16 awards, the first time that has happened in SLU’s 10 years of A-10 membership. LEAVING THE PAST BEHIND – With 14 victories in the regular season, Saint Louis surpassed the total of 12 wins it achieved in each of the past two seasons. The 14 wins are the most for SLU since 2002-03 (17). The Billikens tied last year’s team for the most A-10 wins (seven) in program history. THE ROAD TO RICHES – SLU won six road games this season, twice as many as last year. SLU EARNS NCAA “TEAM OF THE WEEK” AWARD – Following wins over No. 20/21 George Washington and Davidson, the Billikens were named the NCAA women’s basketball “Team of the Week” Feb. 17. GOING CAROM CRAZY – Saint Louis’ 63 rebounds against George Mason tied the A-10 season high and were just four shy of equaling the school record of 67 set Dec. 1, 1984, vs. Western Illinois. The Billikens out-rebounded the Patriots 63-28. DECISIVE WINS MAKE HISTORY – The Billikens have defeated four A-10 opponents by 18 or more points – La Salle (29), George Mason (23), George Washington (18) and Davidson (18). This is the first season in which SLU has posted a victory margin of at least 18 points over four league opponents in any of the four conferences of which it has been a member (Midwestern Collegiate, Great Midwest, Conference USA, Atlantic 10). PILING UP THE POINTS – The Billikens have topped the 70-point mark 12 times this season – including five of the last eight games – doubling last year’s total of six. Prior to the St. Bonaventure game, SLU scored more than 70 points in four consecutive games, the first time a Billiken team has tallied 70 or more in four straight outings since the 2006-07 season. DEFENSE PUTTING A LID ON THE BUCKET – SLU has held its last 18 opponents to a combined 37.4 percent (406-of-1087) from the field, down significantly from the 43.8-percent mark posted by the Billikens’ first 11 opponents. In the last 11 games, the Billikens have allowed just 55 3-pointers (55-of-174, .316). BILLIKENS SET TWO SCHOOL SEASON MARKS – Saint Louis has set two school season records this year. The Billikens have 501 assists, easily breaking the previous mark of 440 (2002-03). SLU’s total of 180 3-pointers surpasses the previous record of 175 (1994-95). EFFICIENCY KEEPS IMPROVING – SLU has had more assists than turnovers in 18 games and has more assists (501) than miscues (460) on the season. That continues a trend established last year, when the Billikens had more assists than turnovers in 15 games – equaling the number of times in the previous two seasons combined (six in 2011-12, nine in 2012-13). LOVIN’ IT FROM LONG RANGE – Saint Louis was 9-of-18 from 3-point range in the regularseason finale vs. Dayton, the sixth time this season – and fourth time in the last eight outings – the Billikens have shot 50 percent or higher from beyond the arc. Their 63 treys in the last eight outings are the most they have tallied in any eight-game stretch this season. Three of the eight games were against the A-10’s top two teams, George Washington and Dayton (twice). Saint Louis was a combined 31-of-59 (.525) from 3-point distance in those games. CENTURY MARK x2 – Jackie Kemph enters today’s game with 164 assists, while Jamesia Price has 120. Statistics for the early years of SLU women’s basketball are incomplete, but it is believed that this is the first time that two Billikens have had 100 or more assists in the same season. Both players rank among the top 10 in the A-10 (Kemph second, Price sixth). STRONG AT THE STRIPE – Saint Louis has connected at a 74.8-percent clip (299-of-400) from the foul line in the last 20 contests. The Bills have averaged 20.4 free throw attempts in their last 21 games after averaging just 13.9 in the first eight outings. SPEED LIMIT 60 – Saint Louis has held 12 opponents, including eight of the last 14, to fewer than 60 points. The Bills are 9-3 in those 12 games. HOT AFTER HALFTIME – The Billikens scored 49 points in the second half vs. George Mason, the 10th time this season they have scored in the 40s or higher following intermission. SCORING AVERAGE CONTINUES TO CLIMB – Saint Louis averaged 54 points two years ago in Lisa Stone’s first season as head coach. The Billikens added more than eight points to their scoring average last year, finishing at 62.1 ppg. Through 29 games this season, SLU carries a 65.8 ppg scoring output. The last Billiken team to average 65 or more points was the 2007-08 squad, which finished with 65.6 ppg. KEMPH SETS SLU FRESHMAN ASSISTS MARK, NOW SECOND OVERALL – Jackie Kemph’s 164 assists are a SLU freshman record, shattering the previous mark of 105. Kemph is second on the Bills’ overall single-season chart, trailing only Kara Wile (183 assists, 1999-2000). LUCKY 13 – SLU has committed 13 or fewer turnovers nine times this season. 1-K FOR DESIRAE – In the La Salle game Jan. 21, Desirae Ball became the 17th player in Billiken women’s basketball history to score 1,000 career points. Ball now has 1,036 points. VARIETY ON THE GLASS – The Billikens have had seven different leading rebounders this season. Sadie Stipanovich has led the team on the glass 14 times, followed by Denisha Womack (seven); Olivia Jakubicek and Jenny Vliet (four); Jamesia Price (two); and Erin Nelson and Maddison Gits (once). FREQUENT FREEBIES FOR BILLIKEN TRIO – Sadie Stipanovich, Jamesia Price and Denisha Womack have done the bulk of the work at the foul line for the Billikens. Stipanovich (118of-154), Price (87-of-119) and Womack (62-of96) have combined for 267 of the team’s 391 made free throws and 369 of its 539 attempts (68 percent in both categories). BALANCE BEYOND THE ARC – Five Billikens have at least 23 3-point field goals. Jenny Vliet leads the team with 42 treys, followed by Jackie Kemph (35), Erin Nelson (32), Jamesia Price (29) and Denisha Womack (23). Vliet (42-of-111, .378) and Kemph (35-of-97, .361) are ninth and 13th, respectively, in the A-10 in 3-point accuracy. SLU is third in the A-10 in 3-point field goals (6.2/game). SEEING DOUBLE – Sadie Stipanovich owns the team lead with 22 double-figure scoring games. Jackie Kemph is second with 15, while Jamesia Price is third with 14. SEEING DOUBLE-DOUBLE – Here are SLU’s double-double performances this year: Sadie Stipanovich 14 points, 11 rebounds at Rhode Island 35 points, 10 rebounds vs. George Mason 16 points/13 rebounds vs. St. Bonaventure 17 points/11 rebounds at Massachusetts 17 points/11 rebounds at George Mason 26 points/13 rebounds vs. Ball State Jamesia Price 14 points/12 rebounds vs. St. Bonaventure 18 points/10 rebounds at Richmond Jenny Vliet 13 points/13 rebounds vs. George Mason 12 points/10 rebounds vs. Fordham Jackie Kemph 10 points/10 assists vs. Mercer A GAME TO REMEMBER – Saint Louis’ 79-61 win over No. 20/21 George Washington was its first victory vs. a ranked opponent since Jan. 24, 2003, when the Billikens beat No. 20 DePaul 73-71 (OT) in a Conference USA game. It also was the Billikens’ second win against an unbeaten A-10 leader this season; SLU knocked off a 6-0 Fordham team 54-50 Jan. 24. Against GW, the Billikens’ 79 points established what was then their A-10 season scoring high and Saint Louis Game Notes vs. VCU, 3/5/15 • p. 3 easily eclipsed the 69 points scored by Saint Joseph’s as the most GW has allowed a league opponent this year. The second-half total of 51 points is Saint Louis’ highest in any half this season. SLU tied its season high of 11 3-pointers; shot a season-best 57.9 percent (11-of-19) from distance; sank a season-high 24 free throws and tied its season high of 32 free throw attempts; and equaled its season high of 11 steals. RECORD CROWD WATCHES SLU-GEORGE MASON GAME – The Billikens drew 7,184 fans to their Feb. 21 game vs. George Mason, shattering the previous program record of 3,920 (Jan. 24 vs. Fordham) and establishing an A-10 women’s basketball season high. STIPANOVICH EARNS ALL-TOURNAMENT PLAUDITS – Sadie Stipanovich was named to the All-Tournament team at Montana’s Lady Griz Holiday Classic. In two games, Stipanovich averaged 23 points – including what was then a career-high 28 vs. Utah Valley – and 7.5 rebounds. She shot 61 percent (17-of-28) from the field and 92 percent (12-of-13) from the foul line. Stipanovich added six blocks (careerhigh five vs. Utah Valley), one assist and one steal and committed just one turnover. PLAYER NOTES Sadie Stipanovich – All-Conference third team ... named A-10 Player of the Week Feb. 16 and Feb. 23 ... in the A-10 statistical rankings, is third (31st nationally) in field goal percentage (160-of-305, .525), seventh in scoring (15.1 ppg), ninth in blocks (1.1 bpg), tied for 10th in rebounding (6.8 rpg), 13th in free throw percentage (118-of-154, .766) and defensive rebounding (4.5 drpg), and 15th in offensive rebounds (2.3 orpg) ... in A-10 games only, finished fifth in scoring (15.7 ppg), sixth in field goal percentage (.517) and defensive rebounding (5.3 drpg), seventh in rebounding (7.8 rpg), 11th in blocks (1.2 bpg), 12th in free throw percentage (.768) and tied for 12th in offensive rebounding (2.5 orpg) ... tied for eighth in Saint Louis history with 57 career blocks ... on SLU’s all-time single-season lists, ranks fourth in free throws made (118), tied for seventh in blocks (33) and tied for eighth in points (438) ... on the Bills’ single-season lists for sophomores, ranks first in free throws made and second in points and blocks ... averaging 20.5 points and 9.5 rebounds (3.0 offensive) while shooting 60 percent from the field over the last six games ... has 14 offensive boards in the last four games (3.5 orpg) ... tied the A-10 season scoring high with a careerhigh 35 points vs. George Mason, just two points shy of equaling the Billiken record ... her career-high 13 field goals in that game tied for second most in the league this year ... with a 14-of-18 effort at the foul line vs. Dayton, tied the school mark for FTM and broke the school record for FTA ... both totals rank second in the A-10 this season ... her career-high five blocks vs. Utah Valley are the A-10’s second-highest total this year ... has scored in double figures in all but seven games, including a career-high 35 points vs. George Mason, 28 points vs. Utah Valley, 26 vs. Ball State, 24 vs. Dayton, 20 at Davidson and 20 at Tulsa ... is the first Billiken to post three straight double-doubles (vs. Ball State, George Mason and UMass – and again vs. St. Bonaventure, George Mason and Rhode Island) since Mallory Eggert (2011-12) ... has shot 50 percent or higher in 20 of 29 games, and was just one bucket away from .500 six times ... surpassed last year’s point total in the 16th game of the season ... has made 97 of her last 122 free throw attempts (.795) ... after attempting just five free throws through the first five games, has racked up 149 FTA in her last 24 outings (6.2/game). Jamesia Price – Was named to the A-10 AllDefensive team, the first SLU player to earn that honor ... in the A-10 statistical rankings, is third (81st nationally) in assist-turnover ratio (1.79 to 1), sixth in assists (4.1 apg) and 14th in steals (1.6 spg) ... in A-10 games only, finished third in A-TO ratio (1.97 to 1), fifth in assists (4.6 apg) and tied for 10th in steals (1.7 spg) ... has 89 assists and 36 steals while committing just 42 turnovers in her last 20 games ... is 29of-37 (.784) from the free throw line and has a 12.1 scoring average and 5.6 rebounding average over the last seven games ... her 303 career assists are sixth in Billiken history ... has 120 assists this year, 10th on SLU’s overall single-season list and second on the Bills’ single-season list for juniors ... with 126 career steals, needs eight to enter the Bills’ top 10 ... has 46 steals this year, fourth on SLU’s single-season list for juniors ... registered her second career double-double (14 points, career-high 12 rebounds) vs. St. Bonaventure ... her first career double-double (18 points, game-high 10 rebounds) came at Richmond ... her career-high 10 assists at Dayton tied the Billiken season high and tied for third most in the A-10 this season ... scored a game- and career-high 19 points at Duquesne ... her four 3-pointers against the Dukes tied her career high ... had career highs for free throws (11) and free throw attempts (15) at UMass ... has had more assists than turnovers in 15 of the last 20 games. Jackie Kemph – Was selected to the A-10 AllRookie team ... named A-10 Rookie of the Week Jan. 26 ... in the A-10 statistical rankings, is second (20th nationally) in assists (5.7 apg), fifth in minutes (34.7 mpg), sixth in assistturnover ratio (1.49 to 1), and 13th in 3-point field goal percentage (35-of-97, .361) ... in A-10 games only, finished second in assists (5.6 apg), fifth in 3-point field goal percentage (21-of-52, .404), and sixth in assist-turnover ratio (1.48 to 1) and minutes (34.6 mpg) ... her 164 assists are a SLU freshman record (previous mark was 105) and rank second on SLU’s overall singleseason list ... averaging 11.7 points in the last seven games ... has a 2.38-to-1 assist-turnover ratio (6.2 apg) over the last five games ... shooting 82.4 percent (14-of-17) from the foul line in the last three games, including career highs of six FTM and seven FTA vs. Dayton ... her career-high 10 assists vs. Mercer are tied for the Billiken season high and tied for third most in the A-10 this year ... has had seven or more assists vs. 10 opponents, and at least four assists in 27 games ... has had more assists than turnovers in 22 of 29 games. Jenny Vliet – Named A-10 Rookie of the Week Feb. 16 ... in all games, ranks ninth in the A-10 in 3-point field goal percentage (42-of-111, .378) ... in A-10 games only, finished sixth in 3-point field goal percentage (26-of-66, .394) and tied for 14th in 3-point field goals (1.6/ game) ... shooting 51.5 percent (17-of-33) from 3-point distance in the last six games ... had a career-high and team-season-high five 3-pointers (5-of-6) vs. Dayton in the regularseason finale, tying for second in the A-10 this year in 3-point shooting percentage (.833) ... was 4-of-7 from beyond the arc vs. George Washington and at Davidson ... turned in her second career double-double (13 points, career- and game-high 13 rebounds) vs. George Mason ... posted her first double-double (12 points, game-high 10 rebounds) vs. Fordham, including a career-high six FTM (career-high seven FTA) ... tied her career best of four offensive boards vs. Fordham and Richmond ... has a 1.55 to 1 assist-turnover ratio ... has committed no turnovers in eight games and just one miscue eight times. YOUTH WILL BE SERVED – Saint Louis features a youthful team again this season as nine of its 13 players are sophomores (four) or freshmen (five). This is the fourth time in five years that underclassmen account for at least 62 percent of the SLU roster. TOUGH SCHEDULE – SLU’s 29-game schedule featured 13 opponents that advanced to postseason play a year ago, 10 that won 20 or more games and seven that finished among the top 100 in the final NCAA RPI. Saint Louis Game Notes vs. VCU, 3/5/15 • p. 4 2014-15 Billiken Roster Numerical No. 1 3 5 10 11 12 13 23 33 34 40 42 55 Name Briana Gray Jackie Kemph Aaliyah Covington Jenny Vliet Jamesia Price Olivia Jakubicek Erika Cook Desirae Ball Erin Nelson Denisha Womack Sadie Stipanovich Maddison Gits Shea Shipman Yr. Pos. So. G Fr. G Fr. G Fr. G RS Jr. G So. F Sr. G RS Sr. G So. F Jr. F So. C Fr. F Fr. F Ht. 5-10 5-7 5-11 6-2 5-7 5-10 5-11 5-9 5-10 6-1 6-3 6-4 6-0 Hometown (High School) Milwaukee, Wis. (Nicolet) Arlington Heights, Ill. (Rolling Meadows) Edwardsville, Ill. (Edwardsville) Arlington Heights, Ill. (Rolling Meadows) Blue Springs, Mo. (Blue Springs) Cary, Ill. (Cary-Grove) Nashville, Tenn. (Hunters Lane) Cincinnati, Ohio (Ursuline) Ballwin, Mo. (St. Joseph’s) Peoria, Ill. (Peoria Central) St. Louis, Mo. (Westminster Christian Academy) Fitchburg, Wis. (Oregon) Olathe, Kan. (Olathe Northwest) Head Coach: Lisa Stone (third season) Associate Head Coach: Mike Geary (second season) Assistant Coaches: Glenn Box (third season), Linda Sayavongchanh (second season) Director of Operations/Video Coordinator: Emily Geary (second season) Alphabetical No. 23 13 5 42 1 12 3 33 11 55 40 10 34 Name Desirae Ball Erika Cook Aaliyah Covington Maddison Gits Briana Gray Olivia Jakubicek Jackie Kemph Erin Nelson Jamesia Price Shea Shipman Sadie Stipanovich Jenny Vliet Denisha Womack Yr. Pos. RS Sr. G Sr. G Fr. G Fr. F So. G So. F Fr. G So. F RS Jr. G Fr. F So. C Fr. G Jr. F Ht. 5-9 5-11 5-11 6-4 5-10 5-10 5-7 5-10 5-7 6-0 6-3 6-2 6-1 Hometown (High School) Cincinnati, Ohio (Ursuline) Nashville, Tenn. (Hunters Lane) Edwardsville, Ill. (Edwardsville) Fitchburg, Wis. (Oregon) Milwaukee, Wis. (Nicolet) Cary, Ill. (Cary-Grove) Arlington Heights, Ill. (Rolling Meadows) Ballwin, Mo. (St. Joseph’s) Blue Springs, Mo. (Blue Springs) Olathe, Kan. (Olathe Northwest) St. Louis, Mo. (Westminster Christian Academy) Arlington Heights, Ill. (Rolling Meadows) Peoria, Ill. (Peoria Central) Pronunciation Guide #1 – bre-AH-nuh Gray #3 – Jackie KEMP #5 – uh-LEE-uh KUHV-ing-ton #10 – Jenny vuh-LEET #11 – juh-ME-see-uh Price #12 – Olivia jack-you-BEE-sek #23 – dez-ur-ay Ball #34 – duh-NEE-shuh WO-mack #40 – Sadie Stuh-PAN-uh-vich Assistant coach Linda sigh-uh-VONG-chon Saint Louis Game Notes vs. VCU, 3/5/15 • p. 5 2014-15 Saint Louis Women’s Basketball Quick Facts UNIVERSITY INFORMATION 2014-15 Outlook Location.......................................................... St. Louis, MO 63103 Founded.................................................................................. 1818 Enrollment........................................................................... 13,505 Nickname........................................................................... Billikens Colors............................................................Royal Blue and White Arena (Capacity)....................................... Chaifetz Arena (10,600) Affiliation............................................................... NCAA Division I Conference..................................................................... Atlantic 10 President............................................................Dr. Fred P. Pestello Alma Mater................................ John Carroll University, 1974 Director of Athletics........................................................ Chris May Alma Mater...................................Iowa State University, 1985 Athletics Department Phone.................................... 314.977.3177 Ticket Office Phone................................................... 314.977.4SLU Starters Returning/Lost.............................................................5/0 Total Players Returning/Lost.....................................................8/3 Newcomers................................................................................... 5 Basketball Staff Head Coach.............................................. Lisa Stone (third season) Alma Mater....................................... University of Iowa, 1984 Career Record........................................ 541-289 (29 seasons) Record at SLU........................................ 38-52 (three seasons) Associate Head Coach........................ Mike Geary (second season) Alma Mater...........................................Aquinas College, 1979 Assistant Coach........................................Glenn Box (third season) Alma Mater........... Southeast Missouri State University, 1998 Assistant Coach.................. Linda Sayavongchanh (second season) Alma Mater.......................................... Drake University, 2007 Dir. of Ops./Video Coord.................. Emily Geary (season season) Alma Mater..................... Northern Michigan University, 2004 Administrative Assistant...............................................Jessica Lutz Basketball Office Phone............................................ 314.977.5076 Basketball Office Email........................................... jlutz1@slu.edu 2013-14 Season Overall Record...............12-18 (9-5 home, 3-10 away, 0-3 neutral) A-10 Record............................................. 7-9 (4-4 home, 3-5 away) A-10 Regular-Season Finish.....................................................10th A-10 Championship..................................... Lost to La Salle, 65-56 Returning Players (* indicates returning starter) *Erin Nelson, Soph., F.......... 14.0 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 1.2 apg, 0.4 spg *Desirae Ball, RS Sr., G......... 12.3 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 2.5 apg, 0.9 spg *Denisha Womack, Jr., F...... 10.2 ppg, 7.6 rpg, 1.7 apg, 0.4 spg *Jamesia Price, RS Jr., G......... 7.0 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 4.1 apg, 1.4 spg *Olivia Jakubicek, Soph., F..... 6.4 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 1.8 apg, 1.1 spg Sadie Stipanovich, Soph., C.... 7.6 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 0.8 apg, 0.4 spg Briana Gray, Soph., G............. 2.5 ppg, 1.2 rpg, 0.5 apg, 0.2 spg Erika Cook, Sr., G.................... 0.1 ppg, 0.3 rpg, 0.0 apg, 0.0 spg Players Lost Lexi Lopez, G........................... 2.2 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 0.9 apg, 0.6 spg Halee Castleman, G................ 1.9 ppg, 1.7 rpg, 0.7 apg, 0.3 spg Regan Carmichael, G.............. 0.6 ppg, 0.2 rpg, 0.1 apg, 0.0 spg Offensive rebounds – Stipanovich 2.6 orpg, Jakubicek 1.9 orpg, .. Womack 1.8 orpg 3-point field goals – Nelson 49, Ball 35, Price 31 Media Relations Assistant SID/Women’s BB Contact..........................Mickey Smith Office Phone...................................................... 314.977.3463 Cell Phone.......................................................... 314.610.8496 Email.........................................................msmit145@slu.edu Mailing Address................................................. 3330 Laclede Ave. St. Louis, MO 63103 Athletics Website........................................ www.SLUBillikens.com Athletics Twitter......................................................@SLU_Billikens Women’s Basketball Twitter............................... @SaintLouisWBB Coach Stone’s Twitter.......................................@CoachStone_SLU Athletics Facebook................................................Billiken.Athletics Please note that the name of our institution is Saint Louis University. 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Saint Louis Game Notes vs. VCU, 3/5/15 • p. 6 When was the last time the Billikens … THE BILLIKENS’ RECORD WHEN … Team Scored 100 points....................................105, Gardner-Webb (12/20/02) Scored 90 points................................................... 90, Fordham (2/11/07) Shot 60 percent............................................. 60.0, East Carolina (2/3/02) Shot 50 percent.........................53.7 (29-of-54), at Davidson (2/14/15) Played a ranked team.... #20/21 George Washington (79-61 – 2/11/15) Beat a ranked team....... #20/21 George Washington (79-61 – 2/11/15) Played overtime................................................. at Richmond (2/7/15) Won overtime game....................................... vs. Ball State (12/30/14) Played double overtime......................................vs. Mercer (11/28/14) Played triple overtime..................................................................... Never Leading at halftime............................................................................... 9-5 Trailing or tied at halftime.................................................................. 5-10 Outrebounding opponent.................................................................... 9-6 Are outrebounded or tied.................................................................... 5-9 Shoot higher percentage than opponent........................................... 12-2 Shoot same or lower percentage than opponent.............................. 2-13 Shoot at least 45 percent..................................................................... 6-1 Shoot lower than 45 percent.............................................................. 8-14 Make more free throws than opponent............................................... 9-8 Make same/fewer free throws than opponent.................................... 5-7 Have more assists than turnovers...................................................... 11-7 Commit fewer turnovers than opponent............................................. 5-4 Commit same or more turnovers than opponent.............................. 9-11 Opponent scores 60 or fewer points.................................................... 9-3 Opponent scores between 61-70 points.............................................. 5-4 Opponent scores between 71-80 points.............................................. 0-5 Opponent scores more than 80 points................................................. 0-3 Score fewer than 50 points.................................................................. 0-0 Score between 50-59 points................................................................. 2-8 Score between 60-69 points................................................................. 4-3 Score between 70-79 points................................................................. 7-3 Score at least 80 points........................................................................ 1-1 Leading with five minutes to play....................................................... 13-5 Trailing or tied with five minutes to play............................................ 1-10 Leading with two minutes to play...................................................... 12-2 Trailing or tied with two minutes to play............................................ 2-13 Games decided by 1 to 5 points........................................................... 5-7 Games decided by 6 to 10 points......................................................... 1-2 Games decided by more than 10 points.............................................. 8-6 Individual 40+ points........................................................................................ Never 30+ points.............. 35, Sadie Stipanovich vs. George Mason (2/21/15) 20+ rebs....................... 21, Denisha Womack vs. Massachusetts (3/2/14) 15+ rebs....................... 21, Denisha Womack vs. Massachusetts (3/2/14) 10+ assists................................. 10, Jamesia Price at Dayton (1/31/15) 5+ steals........................... 5, Jamesia Price at Western Illinois (11/30/13) 5+ blocks..................... 5, Sadie Stipanovich vs. Utah Valley (12/20/14) 2 players w/20+ points.................................................. Dayton (2/17/14) 2 players w/10+ rebounds............................. George Mason (2/21/15) 4 players w/10+ points................................................Dayton (3/1/15) 5 players w/10+ points.......................... George Washington (2/11/15) 6 players w/10+ points.......................................vs. Mercer (11/28/14) Triple-double................................................................................... Never Double-double.....14 pts., 11 rebs., S. Stipanovich at Rhode Island (2/26/15) Double-Digit Scoring Games Player Desirae Ball Sadie Stipanovich Denisha Womack Jamesia Price Erin Nelson Jackie Kemph Olivia Jakubicek Jenny Vliet Briana Gray Season 4 22 11 14 5 15 6 8 0 Career 54 32 29 26 26 15 12 8 1 2014-15 STATISTICS LEADERS (# of times player has led in each category) Player Points Rebs. Assists Womack 8 7 Jakubicek 4 Kemph 3 21 Price 2 2 11 Stipanovich 15 14 Vliet 1 4 3 Nelson 1 1 Ball 1 Gits 1 Steals 6 9 17 4 4 2 Double-Digit REBOUNDing Games Player Sadie Stipanovich Denisha Womack Jamesia Price Olivia Jakubicek Jenny Vliet Season 6 1 2 1 2 Career 11 10 4 3 2 1 3 5 10 11 Briana Gray Jackie Kemph Aaliyah Covington Jenny Vliet Jamesia Price 5-10 • Soph. • G Milwaukee, Wis. Nicolet H.S. 5-7 • Fr. • G Arlington Heights, Ill. Rolling Meadows H.S. 5-11 • Fr. • G Edwardsville, Ill. Edwardsville H.S. 6-2 • Fr. • G Arlington Heights, Ill. Rolling Meadows H.S. 5-7 • R-Jr. • G Blue Springs, Mo. Blue Springs H.S. 12 13 23 33 34 Olivia Jakubicek Erika Cook Desirae Ball Erin Nelson Denisha Womack 5-10 • Soph. • F Cary, Ill. Cary-Grove H.S. 5-11 • Sr. • G Nashville, Tenn. Hunters Lane H.S. 5-9 • R-Sr. • G Cincinnati, Ohio Ursuline Academy 5-10 • Soph. • F Ballwin, Mo. St. Joseph’s Academy 6-1 • Jr. • F Peoria, Ill. Peoria Central H.S. 40 42 Sadie Stipanovich Maddison Gits 6-3 • Soph. • C St. Louis, Mo. Westminster Christian Academy 6-4 • Fr. • F Fitchburg, Wis. Oregon H.S. 55 Shea Shipman 6-0 • Fr. • F Olathe, Kan. Olathe Northwest H.S. Lisa Stone Mike Geary Head Coach Third Season Associate Head Coach Second Season Radio-TV Roster Glenn Box Linda Sayavongchanh Emily Geary Assistant Coach Third Season Assistant Coach Second Season Director of Operations Second Season Head Coach Lisa Stone Lisa Stone, who has a 541-289 record in her 29th year as a collegiate head coach, leads the Saint Louis University women’s basketball program for a third season in 2014-15. The Billikens continued to show strong progress in 2013-14, rebounding to win seven of their last 12 games following a tough start. Saint Louis posted a solid 9-5 record at Chaifetz Arena, its best home mark in 11 years, and won three consecutive conference road games for the first time in program history. The Bills increased their scoring average by 8.1 points over the 2012-13 season. Saint Louis’ 12-19 record in Stone’s first campaign belied the team’s competitiveness as nine of the Billikens’ losses, including four in Atlantic 10 Conference play, were by seven or fewer points. Defense was the team’s calling card, with SLU allowing an average of fewer than 60 points per game (57.9) for the first time since the 1985-86 season. The Bills held 11 opponents to fewer than 50 points, a school record; six of the 11 were A-10 foes. Saint Louis qualified for the A-10 Championship as the No. 11 seed and upset No. 6 Butler in the first round. In addition, the Billikens won six road games, twice as many as the previous two seasons combined. It was the first time since the 1985-86 season that SLU recorded six road victories. Prior to her arrival at Saint Louis, Stone served eight seasons (2003-11) in charge at Wisconsin. She began her head-coaching career with a three-year stint at Cornell (Iowa) College, spent 12 seasons at Wisconsin-Eau Claire and had a three-year tenure at Drake. “We are thrilled to have Lisa and her family join the SLU community,” Director of Athletics Chris May said upon Stone’s hiring in May 2012. “Her successful career, which includes a commitment to academic success and winning at every level, speaks for itself. “Lisa’s arrival, combined with SLU’s educational excellence, state-of-the-art facilities in Chaifetz Arena, the competitive Atlantic 10 Conference and a fertile recruiting base, makes SLU women’s basketball poised for success.” “I am excited to be a part of the Billiken family,” Stone said. “SLU has an outstanding commitment to excellence, and I am thrilled to be part of an institution that strongly encourages its student-athletes to lead, learn and serve. The University offers academic prestige, outstanding facilities and a beautiful campus, plus an opportunity to compete in the very strong Atlantic 10 Conference.” Stone guided Wisconsin to five postseason appearances, two 20-win campaigns and a 128-119 record that included a 95-68 mark in her final five seasons. In her fourth season (2006-07), the Badgers won a school-record 23 games (23-13) and were WNIT runners-up. Following WNIT appearances the next two seasons, Wisconsin’s 2009-10 squad posted a 21-11 record, tied for third in the Big Ten Conference and earned an NCAA Tournament bid. Stone was rewarded by being named Big Ten Coach of the Year. The Badgers again tied for third in the Big Ten in 2010-11 and participated in the WNIT. Wisconsin also excelled academically with Stone at the helm. Twenty-one players combined to earn 42 Academic All-Big Ten nods during her tenure. Stone’s 64-27 record at Drake included a 42-12 Missouri Valley Conference ledger. She led the Bulldogs to a 23-7 record, an MVC regular-season co-championship and an NCAA Tournament berth in her first season (2000-01). Stone, whose 23 victories were the most by a first-year MVC women’s basketball coach, was tabbed the league’s Coach of the Year. The following season, Stone’s team went 25-8, achieved a No. 20 national ranking and reached the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. The Drake program also flourished in the classroom under Stone’s leadership. The 200001 Bulldogs were ranked sixth on the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association’s Academic LISA STONE YEAR BY YEAR Year 1985-86 1986-87 1987-88 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Totals School Record Postseason Cornell (Iowa) 11-11 Cornell (Iowa) 12-10 Cornell (Iowa) 11-11 UW-Eau Claire 24-4 NCAA (Q-finals) UW-Eau Claire 21-6 NCAA UW-Eau Claire 15-10 UW-Eau Claire 23-5 NCAA (Q-finals) UW-Eau Claire 22-4 NCAA (rd. of 16) UW-Eau Claire 23-6 NCAA (3rd place) UW-Eau Claire 24-5 NCAA (Q-finals) UW-Eau Claire 25-4 NCAA (Q-finals) UW-Eau Claire 27-4 NCAA (2nd place) UW-Eau Claire 22-5 NCAA UW-Eau Claire 23-5 NCAA UW-Eau Claire 28-1 NCAA (rd. of 16) Drake 23-7 NCAA Drake 25-8 NCAA (rd. of 16) Drake 16-12 Wisconsin 10-17 Wisconsin 12-16 Wisconsin 11-18 Wisconsin 23-13 WNIT (2nd place) Wisconsin 16-14 WNIT (2nd rd.) Wisconsin 19-15 WNIT (rd. of 16) Wisconsin 21-11 NCAA Wisconsin 16-15 WNIT (2nd rd.) Saint Louis 12-19 Saint Louis 12-18 Saint Louis 14-15 29 seasons 541-289 Top 25 Honor Roll, and the 2001-02 team garnered a No. 15 ranking on the prestigious list. At NCAA Division III Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Stone turned around a program that had registered just one winning record prior to her arrival. Her teams tallied a 277-59 mark (15933 in conference play), turned in 11 20-win seasons, reached the NCAA Tournament 11 times and captured six league crowns. Stone’s 1996-97 squad was the national runner-up, and her 1993-94 team finished third in the nation. She was chosen the 1997 WBCA Division III National Coach of the Year, and in 2000 she was named D3 News/Molten Division III National Coach of the Year as the Blugolds posted a 28-1 record. A five-time Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Coach of the Year, Stone was inducted into the UW-Eau Claire Blugold Hall of Fame in 2006. Stone’s accomplishments at UW-Eau Claire led to her selection to the inaugural class of the WIAC Hall of Fame earlier this year. Additionally, she was named the WIAC Women’s Basketball All-Time Co-Coach. When Stone was named head coach at Division III Cornell College at age 22 in 1985, she was the nation’s youngest head basketball coach at a four-year institution. She collected a 34-32 record at Cornell and led the Rams to the Midwest Conference’s Southern Division title in each of her three years. Stone also served as the Rams’ head softball coach. In addition to her collegiate coaching experience, Stone was a head coach in the 2001 WBCA All-Star Game as well as an assistant coach for gold-medal-winning Team USA at the 2002 World Championships for Young Women Qualifying Tournament in Brazil. Stone holds a bachelor’s degree in physical education (1984) and a master’s degree in athletic administration (1986), both from the University of Iowa. A four-year standout at point guard under legendary head coach C. Vivian Stringer, she is 26th in points (1,129), tied for ninth in steals (177) and 12th in assists (322) on the Iowa career charts. Stone also owns a share of the Hawkeyes’ record for steals in a game (nine). An Oregon, Wis., native, Stone was a threetime team captain and a two-time Hawkeye Most Valuable Player. As a senior, she won the Big Ten Medal of Honor as one of the conference’s top scholar-athletes and captured the Iowa Student-Athlete of the Year award. Stone earned four letters each in basketball, tennis and track and field during her high school career. She helped lead Oregon to the Wisconsin Class A state basketball tournament in 1979 and 1980, and she earned first-team All-State honors as a senior and second-team recognition as a junior. Stone and her husband, Ed, a certified public accountant, are the parents of a daughter, Allison, and a son, Tyler. Allie will graduate in May 2015 from Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where she was an All-Conference soccer player. Tyler is a sophomore at SLU and serves the Billikens as a team manager. #23 • Desirae Ball Career Highs RS Senior Guard • 5-9 Cincinnati, Ohio Ursuline Academy Points – 29 at Western Illinois, 11/30/13 Field Goals – 11 at Western Illinois, 11/30/13 3-Point FGs – 5 at Western Illinois, 11/30/13 Free Throws – 6 vs. Tulsa, 12/3/13 FT Attempts – 8 at Rhode Island, 1/25/14 Rebounds – 7, twice, last vs. William & Mary, 12/28/13 Offensive Rebounds – 3 vs. Missouri, 11/16/11 Assists – 7, twice, last vs. Massachusetts, 3/2/14 Blocks – 1, eight times, last vs. Dayton, 3/1/15 Steals – 5 at Valparaiso, 12/1/12 Minutes – 45 at Western Illinois, 11/30/13 2013-14: Was one of only two Billikens to start all 30 games … in all games, ranked fourth in minutes (36.1 mpg) in the A-10 … in conference games only, was fourth in the league in minutes (35.8 mpg) … her .833 free throw percentage tied for seventh on SLU’s all-time single-season list … led the team in field goals (144), free throw percentage (.833, 45-of-54), minutes (1,084) and minutes per game (36.1), and tied for the team lead in double-figure scoring games (21) … ranked second Season Highs in scoring (12.3 ppg) ... averaged 11.6 points in A-10 games ... had Points – 12 vs. Ball State, 12/30/14 team season highs of 29 points (career high), 11 field goals (career Field Goals – 6 vs. Ball State, 12/30/14 high) and five 3-point field goals (career high) at Western Illinois … 3-Point FGs – 2 at Vanderbilt, 11/24/14 led the team or tied for the team lead in scoring 11 times and in Free Throws – 2, five times, last at Dayton, 1/31/15 assists eight times … turned in a team-high 16 points vs. La Salle in FT Attempts – 2, five times, last at Dayton, 1/31/15 the A-10 Championship first round … committed only 17 turnovers in the last 14 games of the season. 2012-13: Was the only Billiken to Rebounds – 4, three times, last vs. George Mason, 2/21/15 start all 31 games … in all games, ranked third in the A-10 in minutes Offensive Rebounds – 2 vs. St. Bonaventure, 2/18/15 (36.5 mpg) … in conference games only, was third in minutes (37.1 Assists – 4, twice, last at Dayton, 1/31/15 mpg), 15th in field goal percentage (.430) and 15th in 3-point field Blocks – 1 vs. Dayton, 3/1/15 goal percentage (.319) … averaged 9.0 points in all games and 11.0 Steals – 2, twice, last vs. George Washington, 2/11/15 points (second on the team) in conference games … led the Billikens Minutes – 32 vs. Ball State, 12/30/14 in scoring four times … scored in double figures in 14 games … enjoyed an eight-game stretch in conference play during which she the Week nods, second most in the conference … was second on the averaged 14.1 points. 2011-12: Played in all 31 games and started team in scoring (9.2 ppg) … led the team in scoring seven times … 28 after missing the previous season due to injury … was one of only scored in double figures 15 times. two Billikens to start all 14 A-10 games … earned three A-10 Rookie of 2014-15 Game-By-Game Career Statistics Season GP GS Min 2011-12 31 28 897 2012-13 31 31 1131 2013-14 30 30 1084 2014-15 27 2 446 Totals 119 91 3558 Avg 28.9 36.5 36.1 16.5 29.9 FG 131 117 144 43 435 FGA 327 315 376 156 1174 Pct 3FG .401 2 .371 23 .383 35 .276 8 .371 68 FGA 9 92 123 36 260 Pct .222 .250 .285 .222 .262 FT 22 21 45 10 98 FTA Pct Off Def Reb Avg PF 32 .688 41 49 90 2.9 47 29 .724 23 52 75 2.4 47 54 .833 15 73 88 2.9 67 10 1.000 6 39 45 1.7 31 125 .784 85 213 298 2.5 192 FO 1 1 2 0 4 A 39 73 76 40 228 TO 70 89 58 36 253 B 3 3 1 1 8 S 26 29 26 7 88 Pts 286 278 368 104 1036 Avg 9.2 9.0 12.3 3.9 8.7 #13 • Erika Cook Career Highs Senior Guard • 5-11 Nashville, Tenn. Hunters Lane H.S. Points – 1, twice, last at Indiana, 11/25/13 Field Goals – None 3-Point FGs – None Free Throws – 1, twice, last at Indiana, 11/25/13 FT Attempts – 2, three times, last at Indiana, 11/25/13 Rebounds – 3 vs. Winthrop, 12/31/12 Offensive Rebounds – 2 vs. Saint Joseph’s, 1/20/13 Assists – 1 vs. Charlotte, 1/27/13 Blocks – None Steals – None Minutes – 8 vs. Saint Joseph’s, 1/20/13 2013-14: Played in nine games, including three A-10 contests … hit a free throw at Indiana … recorded a rebound vs. Valparaiso, Eastern Illinois and Southeast Missouri State … played a season-high seven minutes at Murray State. 2012-13: Played in 14 games, including seven A-10 contests … tallied career highs of three rebounds vs. Winthrop; two offensive rebounds and eight minutes vs. Saint Joseph’s; one point, one free throw made and two free throw attempts (tied) vs. VCU; and one assist vs. Charlotte … collected a rebound at Oklahoma, vs. VCU and vs. Fordham (A-10 quarterfinals). 201112: Played in three games, including two A-10 contests … snared an offensive rebound vs. Nebraska Omaha. Season Highs Points – Field Goals – 3-Point FGs – Free Throws – FT Attempts – Rebounds – Offensive Rebounds – Assists – Blocks – Steals – Minutes – 1, twice, last vs. Dayton, 3/1/15 2014-15 Game-By-Game Career Statistics Season GP GS 2011-12 3 0 2012-13 14 0 2013-14 9 0 2014-15 3 0 Totals 29 0 Min Avg 6 2.0 44 3.1 26 2.9 2 0.7 78 2.7 FG 0 0 0 0 0 FGA 0 10 6 0 16 Pct 3FG .000 0 .000 0 .000 0 .000 0 .000 0 FGA 0 1 3 0 4 Pct FT .000 0 .000 1 .000 1 .000 0 .000 2 FTA 2 2 2 0 6 Pct Off Def Reb Avg .000 1 0 1 0.3 .500 3 5 8 0.6 .500 1 2 3 0.3 .000 0 0 0 0.0 .333 5 7 12 0.4 PF FO A 0 0 0 2 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 1 TO 1 0 1 1 3 B 0 0 0 0 0 S Pts Avg 0 0 0.0 0 1 0.1 0 1 0.1 0 0 0.0 0 2 0.1 #11 • Jamesia Price RS Junior Guard • 5-7 Blue Springs, Mo. Blue Springs H.S. Career Highs Points – 19 at Duquesne, 1/15/15 Field Goals – 6, twice, last at Richmond, 2/7/15 3-Point FGs – 4, twice, last at Duquesne, 1/15/15 Free Throws – 11 at Massachusetts, 1/7/15 FT Attempts – 15 at Massachusetts, 1/7/15 Rebounds – 12 vs. St. Bonaventure, 2/18/15 Offensive Rebounds – 4 vs. Missouri-St. Louis, 12/13/11 Assists – 10 at Dayton, 1/31/15 Blocks – 1, 10 times, last vs. St. Bonaventure, 2/18/15 Steals – 5 at Western Illinois, 11/30/13 Minutes – 45 at Western Illinois, 11/30/13 2013-14: Played in all 30 games and started 27 … in all games, ranked sixth in assist-turnover ratio (1.63 to 1), seventh in assists (4.1 apg) and 12th in steals (1.4 spg) in the A-10 … in conference games only, was fifth in the league in assists (4.5 apg), seventh in assist-turnover ratio (1.80 to 1) and tied for 13th in defensive rebounding (5.0 drpg) … her 124 assists ranked sixth on SLU’s all-time single-season list … ranked second on SLU’s all-time single-season list for assists by a sophomore Season Highs (124) … led the team in assists (124), assists per game (4.1), steals Points – 19 at Duquesne, 1/15/15 (42) and steals per game (1.4) … averaged 7.0 points ... her careerField Goals – 6, twice, last at Richmond, 2/7/15 high five steals at Western Illinois were the Billikens’ season high 3-Point FGs – 4 at Duquesne, 1/15/15 … registered a career-high and SLU season-high eight assists at Free Throws – 11 at Massachusetts, 1/7/15 Dayton and Rhode Island, with only two turnovers in each game … FT Attempts – 15 at Massachusetts, 1/7/15 scored a career-high 18 points at Western Illinois ... led the Bills or Rebounds – 12 vs. St. Bonaventure, 2/18/15 tied for the team lead in assists a team-high 16 times, in rebounding four times and in scoring twice … scored in double figures 10 times Offensive Rebounds – 2, three times, last at Rhode Island, 2/26/15 and rebounded in double figures twice … had more turnovers than Assists – 10 at Dayton, 1/31/15 assists only six times. 2012-13: Missed the entire season due to Blocks – 1, four times, last vs. St. Bonaventure, 2/18/15 injury. 2011-12: Played in 30 games, including all 14 A-10 contests, Steals – 3, seven times, last vs. Dayton, 3/1/15 and started nine times … led the Billikens with 38 steals (1.3 spg) … Minutes – 43 vs. Mercer, 11/28/14 led the team or tied for the team lead in assists six times … led the Bills or tied for the team lead in steals a team-high 12 times. 2014-15 Game-By-Game Career Statistics Season GP GS Min 2011-12 30 9 525 2013-14 30 27 947 2014-15 29 28 909 Totals 89 Avg 17.5 31.6 31.3 64 2381 26.8 FG 21 60 63 144 FGA 68 200 203 471 Pct 3FG .309 2 .300 31 .310 29 .306 62 FGA 17 112 102 231 Pct .118 .277 .284 .268 FTA Pct Off Def 29 .586 20 32 83 .699 20 131 119 .731 17 110 FT 17 58 87 162 231 .701 57 Reb 52 151 127 273 330 Avg PF FO A 1.7 62 0 59 5.0 106 7 124 4.4 90 1 120 3.7 258 8 303 TO 49 76 67 192 B 1 5 4 10 S 38 42 46 126 Pts Avg 61 2.0 209 7.0 242 8.3 512 5.8 #34 • Denisha Womack Career Highs Junior Forward • 6-1 Peoria, Ill. Peoria Central H.S. Points – 22 vs. Massachusetts, 3/2/14 Field Goals – 8, twice, last vs. Dayton, 2/17/14 3-Point FGs – 4, twice, last vs. George Washington, 2/11/15 Free Throws – 7 vs. Winthrop, 12/31/12 FT Attempts – 10 vs. SIUE, 11/17/14 Rebounds – 21 vs. Massachusetts, 3/2/14 Offensive Rebounds – 6 vs. Rhode Island, 2/19/14 Assists – 6, twice, last at George Mason, 2/8/14 Blocks – 3 vs. Winthrop, 12/31/12 Steals – 2, six times, last vs. Austin Peay, 12/19/14 Minutes – 39 at Dayton, 2/26/14 2013-14: Played in all 30 games and started the last 16 games of the season … in all games, ranked fifth in defensive rebounds (5.8 drpg), eighth in rebounding (7.6 rpg) and 13th in free throw percentage (.780) in the A-10 … in conference games only, was second in the league in defensive rebounding (7.5 drpg), third in rebounding (9.2 rpg), 13th in field goal percentage (.451) and 14th in free throw percentage (.772) … tied for fourth on SLU’s all-time singleSeason Highs season list for rebounds by a sophomore (228) … led the team in Points – 20 vs. Austin Peay, 12/19/14 3-point field goal percentage (.346), rebounds (228), rebounding Field Goals – 6, twice, last vs. Austin Peay, 12/19/14 average (7.6 rpg), double-figure rebounding games (nine) and 3-Point FGs – 4 vs. George Washington, 2/11/15 double-doubles (seven) … averaged 10.2 points in all games ... Free Throws – 6, three times, last vs. Davidson, 1/18/15 scored in double figures 17 times … her career-high 21 rebounds FT Attempts – 10 vs. SIUE, 11/17/14 vs. Massachusetts equaled the SLU record and tied the A-10 season Rebounds – 10 vs. Mercer, 11/28/14 high … also scored a career-high 22 points in the UMass game ... led the Billikens or tied for the team lead in rebounding a team-highOffensive Rebounds – 3, four times, last at Rhode Island, 2/26/15 tying 13 times, in scoring five times and in assists three times … tied Assists – 3, five times, last at Davidson, 2/14/15 for the team lead with 21 points (4-of-9 3-point FG) vs. Dayton … Blocks – 1, twice, last vs. St. Bonaventure, 2/18/15 scored a team-high 20 points at George Mason … grabbed a teamSteals – 2 vs. Austin Peay, 12/19/14 high eight rebounds vs. La Salle in the A-10 Championship first round Minutes – 30 vs. George Washington, 2/11/15 … averaged 16.3 points in the final eight games of the season … in A-10 games, averaged 13.4 points and led the team in field goals in free throw percentage (.805) … her three blocked shots vs. (78) and rebounding (9.2 rpg). 2012-13: Played in 29 games and Winthrop were the Billikens’ season high. started five, including two A-10 games … was second on the team 2014-15 Game-By-Game Career Statistics Season GP GS Min 2012-13 29 5 323 2013-14 30 16 786 2014-15 29 4 540 Totals 88 25 1649 Avg 11.1 26.2 18.6 18.7 FG 25 105 66 196 FGA 89 260 175 524 Pct 3FG .281 0 .404 18 .377 23 .374 41 FGA 2 52 62 116 Pct .000 .346 .371 .353 FT FTA Pct Off Def 33 41 .805 14 42 78 100 .780 53 175 62 96 .646 31 121 173 237 .730 98 338 Reb 56 228 152 436 Avg PF 1.9 34 7.6 74 5.2 61 5.0 169 FO 1 0 1 2 A 5 50 31 86 TO 24 91 65 180 B 6 11 2 19 S 9 13 9 31 Pts Avg 83 2.9 306 10.2 217 7.5 606 6.9 #1 • Briana Gray Career Highs Sophomore Guard • 5-10 Milwaukee, Wis. Nicolet H.S. Points – 12 at Murray State, 11/23/13 Field Goals – 4, twice, last at Murray State, 11/23/13 3-Point FGs – 1 at Murray State, 11/23/13 Free Throws – 3, three times, last vs. Duquesne, 1/11/14 FT Attempts – 5 at Northern Iowa, 12/7/13 Rebounds – 4 vs. Missouri, 11/8/13 Offensive Rebounds – 2 at Winthrop, 11/18/13 Assists – 3 vs. Missouri, 11/8/13 Blocks – 1, three times, last at George Washington, 1/8/14 Steals – 1, four times, last vs. UMSL, 12/6/14 Minutes – 18 vs. Valparaiso, 11/10/13 2013-14: Played in 20 games, including nine A-10 contests … tied for the team scoring lead with a season-high 12 points at Murray State … netted nine points in a season-high 18 minutes vs. Valparaiso … scored seven points and added two assists vs. Duquesne … had five-point efforts at Northern Iowa and George Washington, and scored four points vs. Fordham … had season highs of four rebounds and three assists vs. Missouri … gathered three rebounds at Winthrop and Indiana, and also had two assists against the Hoosiers. Season Highs Points – 2, twice, last at La Salle, 1/21/15 Field Goals – 1, twice, last at La Salle, 1/21/15 3-Point FGs – Free Throws – FT Attempts – Rebounds – 2 vs. George Mason, 2/21/15 Offensive Rebounds – Assists – 1 at Duquesne, 1/15/15 Blocks – Steals – 1 vs. UMSL, 12/6/14 Minutes – 3, four times, last vs. Dayton, 3/1/15 2014-15 Game-By-Game Career Statistics Season 2013-14 2014-15 Totals GP GS Min Avg 20 0 142 7.1 10 0 18 1.8 30 0 160 5.3 FG 19 2 21 FGA Pct 3FG 46 .413 1 4 .500 0 50 .420 1 FGA Pct FT 2 .500 11 0 .000 0 2 .500 11 FTA Pct Off Def Reb Avg 21 .524 7 17 24 1.2 0 .000 0 2 2 0.2 21 .524 7 19 26 0.9 PF FO A TO 20 1 9 16 3 0 1 3 23 1 10 19 B 3 0 3 S 3 1 4 Pts Avg 50 2.5 4 0.4 54 1.8 #12 • Olivia Jakubicek Career Highs Sophomore Forward • 5-10 Cary, Ill. Cary-Grove H.S. Points – 17 vs. Richmond, 1/22/14 Field Goals – 7 vs. Richmond, 1/22/14 3-Point FGs – 2, twice, last at Dayton, 1/31/15 Free Throws – 4, three times, last vs. Saint Joseph’s, 1/29/15 FT Attempts – 5, three times, last vs. Saint Joseph’s, 1/29/15 Rebounds – 13 vs. Holy Cross, 12/29/13 Offensive Rebounds – 7 vs. Holy Cross, 12/29/13 Assists – 5, twice, last vs. S.E. Missouri State, 12/10/13 Blocks – 1, eight times, last vs. VCU, 1/12/15 Steals – 3, three times, last vs. Fordham, 1/24/15 Minutes – 38, twice, last at St. Bonaventure, 1/18/14 2013-14: Played in all 30 games and started 29 … ranked second on the team in steals (32), steals per game (1.1), offensive rebounds (56) and offensive rebounding average (1.9 orpg) … was third in free throw percentage (.764), rebounds (160), rebounding average (5.3 rpg), assists (53) and assists per game (1.8) … averaged 6.4 points ... had season highs of 17 points vs. Richmond; 13 rebounds and Season Highs seven offensive rebounds vs. Holy Cross; five assists at Northern Points – 14 at S.E. Missouri State, 11/21/14 Iowa and vs. Southeast Missouri State; and three steals at Rhode Field Goals – 6, twice, last at Davidson, 2/14/15 Island … led the Billikens or tied for the team lead in rebounding 3-Point FGs – 2 at Dayton, 1/31/15 four times and in assists six times … scored in double figures six Free Throws – 4 vs. Saint Joseph’s, 1/29/15 times and rebounded in double figures twice … narrowly missed FT Attempts – 5 vs. Saint Joseph’s, 1/29/15 Rebounds – 11 at Missouri, 12/8/14 double-doubles with nine points and 13 rebounds vs. Holy Cross, Offensive Rebounds – 6 vs. Austin Peay, 12/19/14 and nine points and 10 rebounds at Indiana … had 10 points and Assists – 4, twice, last vs. UMSL, 12/6/14 three assists vs. La Salle in the A-10 Championship first round. Blocks – 1, three times, last vs. VCU, 1/12/15 Steals – 3 vs. Fordham, 1/24/15 Minutes – 37 vs. Ball State, 12/30/14 2014-15 Game-By-Game Career Statistics Season GP GS Min 2013-14 30 29 795 2014-15 29 28 673 Totals 59 57 1468 Avg 26.5 23.2 24.9 FG 71 75 146 FGA Pct 3FG 188 .378 7 176 .426 10 364 .401 17 FGA Pct FT 25 .280 42 30 .333 19 55 .309 61 FTA Pct Off Def Reb 55 .764 56 104 160 27 .704 50 87 137 82 .744 106 191 297 Avg PF 5.3 94 4.7 89 5.0 183 FO 5 4 9 A 53 41 94 TO 68 49 117 B S Pts Avg 5 32 191 6.4 3 26 179 6.2 8 58 370 6.3 #33 • Erin Nelson Sophomore Forward • 5-10 Ballwin, Mo. St. Joseph’s Academy Career Highs Points – 25 vs. Missouri, 11/8/13 Field Goals – 10 vs. Missouri, 11/8/13 3-Point FGs – 4, five times, last at Dayton, 1/31/15 Free Throws – 8 vs. Tulsa, 12/3/13 FT Attempts – 9 vs. Tulsa, 12/3/13 Rebounds – 7, five times, last at Tulsa, 12/3/14 Offensive Rebounds – 5 at Western Illinois, 11/30/13 Assists – 4 vs. Valparaiso, 11/10/13 Blocks – 1, twice, last vs. Fordham, 2/5/14 Steals – 2, four times, last at Missouri, 12/8/14 Minutes – 42 at Western Illinois, 11/30/13 2013-14: Selected to the A-10 All-Rookie team … garnered two A-10 Rookie of the Week nods (Nov. 11, Feb. 24) … was one of only two Billikens to start all 30 games … in all games, ranked fifth in minutes (35.5 mpg), 12th in scoring (14.0 ppg) and 13th in 3-point field goals (1.63 pg) in the A-10 … in conference games only, was fourth in the league in 3-point field goal percentage (.368), sixth in minutes (35.1 mpg), tied for sixth in 3-point field goals (2.00 pg) and 11th in scoring (14.1 ppg) Season Highs … on SLU’s all-time single-season lists for freshmen, ranked fourth in Points – 18 at Dayton, 1/31/15 3-point field goals (49), fifth in free throws made (91) and tied for fifth Field Goals – 6, twice, last at Dayton, 1/31/15 in points (420) … led the team in points (420), scoring average (14.0 3-Point FGs – 4 at Dayton, 1/31/15 ppg), 3-point field goals (49), free throws made (91) and attempted Free Throws – 2, four times, last at Davidson, 2/14/15 (120), and fewest fouls per 40 minutes (2.25) … tied for the team FT Attempts – 3 at Dayton, 1/31/15 lead in double-figure scoring games (21) … netted a team-seasonRebounds – 7 at Tulsa, 12/3/14 high eight free throws (8-of-9) vs. Tulsa … tied for the Billikens’ best effort of the year at the foul line by going 6-of-6 at Indiana … other Offensive Rebounds – 2, twice, last at Vanderbilt, 11/24/14 season highs were 25 points vs. Missouri; seven rebounds vs. four Assists – 2, four times, last at La Salle, 1/21/15 opponents; five offensive rebounds at Western Illinois; four 3-point Blocks – field goals vs. four opponents; four assists vs. Valparaiso; and two Steals – 2, three times, last at Missouri, 12/8/14 steals vs. William and Mary … led the Billikens or tied for the team Minutes – 36 at Tulsa, 12/3/14 lead in scoring a team-high 14 times … scored in double figures 21 times, tying for the team lead … scored 25 points vs. Missouri in game late-season stretch in which she was 12-of-23 (.522) from her collegiate debut … tallied 21 points at Indiana and vs. Dayton, 3-point distance. and poured in 20 points at VCU and vs. Evansville … had a three 2014-15 Game-By-Game Career Statistics Season GP GS Min 2013-14 30 30 1065 2014-15 29 9 489 Totals 59 39 1554 Avg 35.5 16.9 26.3 FG 140 59 199 FGA Pct 3FG 383 .366 49 168 .351 32 551 .361 81 FGA Pct FT FTA Pct Off Def Reb Avg 162 .302 91 120 .758 37 82 119 4.0 101 .317 9 14 .643 9 52 61 2.1 263 .308 100 134 .746 46 134 180 3.1 PF FO A TO 60 0 35 54 31 0 14 28 91 0 49 82 B S Pts Avg 2 11 420 14.0 0 14 159 5.5 2 25 579 9.8 #40 • Sadie Stipanovich Sophomore Center • 6-3 St. Louis, Mo. Westminster Christian Academy Career Highs Points – 35 vs. George Mason, 2/21/15 Field Goals – 13 vs. George Mason, 2/21/15 3-Point FGs – None Free Throws – 14 vs. Dayton, 3/1/15 FT Attempts – 18 vs. Dayton, 3/1/15 Rebounds – 14 vs. S.E. Missouri State, 12/10/13 Offensive Rebounds – 8, twice, last vs. Ball State, 12/30/14 Assists – 3 vs. Ball State, 12/30/14 Blocks – 5 vs. Utah Valley, 12/20/14 Steals – 3, three times, last vs. Ball State, 12/30/14 Minutes – 42 vs. Ball State, 12/30/14 2013-14: Played in all 30 games and started 17 … in all games, ranked ninth in offensive rebounding (2.6 orpg) in the A-10 … ranked third on SLU’s alltime single-season list for blocked shots by a freshman (24) … led the team in field goal percentage (.458), offensive rebounds (79), offensive rebounding average (2.6 orpg), blocked shots (24) and fewest turnovers per 40 minutes (1.89) … in all games, averaged Season Highs 7.6 points and 6.2 rebounds (second on the team) ... turned Points – 35 vs. George Mason, 2/21/15 in team season highs for field goal percentage (minimum five Field Goals – 13 vs. George Mason, 2/21/15 made) at VCU (8-of-10, .800) and blocked shots vs. Evansville 3-Point FGs – (three) … other season highs were 18 points at VCU; 14 rebounds Free Throws – 14 vs. Dayton, 3/1/15 vs. Southeast Missouri State; eight offensive rebounds vs. FT Attempts – 18 vs. Dayton, 3/1/15 Rebounds – 13, twice, last vs. St. Bonaventure, 2/18/15 William and Mary; three steals vs. Valparaiso; and two assists Offensive Rebounds – 8 vs. Ball State, 12/30/14 vs. nine opponents … led the Billikens or tied for the team lead Assists – 3 vs. Ball State, 12/30/14 in rebounding a team-high-tying 13 times … scored in double Blocks – 5 vs. Utah Valley, 12/20/14 figures 10 times ... had five double-figure rebounding games … Steals – 3, twice, last vs. Ball State, 12/30/14 posted two double-doubles ... shot a team-high 52.4 percent Minutes – 42 vs. Ball State, 12/30/14 from the field in A-10 games. 2014-15 Game-By-Game Career Statistics Season GP GS Min 2013-14 30 17 635 2014-15 29 25 765 Totals 59 42 1400 Avg 21.2 26.4 23.7 FG 88 160 248 FGA Pct 3FG 192 .458 0 305 .525 0 497 .499 0 FGA Pct FT FTA Pct Off Def Reb 1 .000 51 71 .718 79 106 185 6 .000 118 154 .766 66 130 196 7 .000 169 225 .751 145 236 381 Avg PF 6.2 79 6.8 86 6.5 165 FO 2 4 6 A 23 23 46 TO B S Pts Avg 30 24 13 227 7.6 42 33 18 438 15.1 72 57 31 665 11.3 #5 • Aaliyah Covington Freshman Guard • 5-11 Edwardsville, Ill. Edwardsville H.S. Season Highs Points – 3 at La Salle, 1/21/15 Field Goals – 1 at La Salle, 1/21/15 3-Point FGs – 1 at La Salle, 1/21/15 Free Throws – FT Attempts – 2 vs. George Mason, 2/21/15 Rebounds – 2 vs. Dayton, 3/1/15 Offensive Rebounds – Assists – Blocks – Steals – Minutes – 7 vs. Dayton, 3/1/15 PRIOR TO SLU: Was named All-State, first-team All-Area, first-team AllConference, first-team All-Metro, Edwardsville Intelligencer first team, Alton Telegraph Female Athlete of the Year, an IBCA All-Star and a member of the Metro East Fab Five as a senior … scored a Southwestern Conference-leading 604 points (18.9 ppg) and also led the league in free throw shooting (91 percent) … averaged 8.1 rebounds, 4.1 steals and 2.5 assists, and sank 53 3-pointers … served as team cocaptain … finished with 1,197 career points … was Most Valuable Player of the Quincy Thanksgiving and Edwardsville Holiday tournaments … helped lead Edwardsville to the quarterfinals of the Class 4A state tournament … was selected to the All-State second team as a junior after earning honorable mention as a sophomore ... was an All-Conference first-team choice as a sophomore and junior and added All-Area plaudits her junior campaign ... helped lead the 2011-12 Edwardsville squad to a 34-2 record and a Class 4A state runner-up finish, as well as three consecutive conference titles. 2014-15 Game-By-Game #42 • Maddison Gits Freshman Forward • 6-4 Fitchburg, Wis. Oregon H.S. Season Highs Points – 8, three times, last vs. Davidson, 1/18/15 Field Goals – 3, four times, last at Richmond, 2/7/15 3-Point FGs – Free Throws – 4 vs. Utah Valley, 12/20/14 FT Attempts – 4, three times, last at Eastern Illinois, 12/28/14 Rebounds – 9 vs. VCU, 1/12/15 Offensive Rebounds – 2, twice, last vs. VCU, 1/12/15 Assists – 2 at La Salle, 1/21/15 Blocks – 1, seven times, last at La Salle, 1/21/15 Steals – 1, four times, last vs. Fordham, 1/24/15 Minutes – 21, twice, last at Richmond, 2/7/15 PRIOR TO SLU: Was an All-State choice and team captain as a senior, averaging 20.3 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.6 blocks and 1.9 assists … led the team in scoring, rebounding and blocks en route to a fourth consecutive selection to the All-Conference and All-Metro first teams … scored 1,342 career points to rank second on the school’s all-time list … earned Oregon’s Most Valuable Player award all four years and was a multiple winner of the Lisa Stone Offensive Player of the Year award … turned in top single-game performances of 32 points and 10 rebounds … garnered All-State honorable mention as a junior, averaging 14.8 points and 9.1 rebounds ... was named to several All-Tournament teams while playing for her Wisconsin Hoops Select AAU team. 2014-15 Game-By-Game #3 • Jackie Kemph Season Highs Freshman Guard • 5-7 Arlington Heights, Ill. Rolling Meadows H.S. Points – 20 at La Salle, 1/21/15 Field Goals – 8 at Richmond, 2/7/15 3-Point FGs – 3, five times, last vs. George Washington, 2/11/15 Free Throws – 6 vs. Dayton, 3/1/15 FT Attempts – 7 vs. Dayton, 3/1/15 Rebounds – 5, twice, last at Davidson, 2/14/15 Offensive Rebounds – 2 at Duquesne, 1/15/15 Assists – 10 vs. Mercer, 11/28/14 Blocks – 1, twice, last at S.E. Missouri State, 11/21/14 Steals – 4 vs. SIUE, 11/17/14 Minutes – 46 vs. Mercer, 11/28/14 PRIOR TO SLU: Named 2014 Player of the Year and Female Athlete of the Year by the Chicago Sun-Times … Ms. Basketball of Illinois 2014 runner-up … earned Daily Herald Player of the Year accolades as a junior and senior and was the publication’s 2014 Female Athlete of the Year … collected firstteam All-State honors as a junior and senior and was honorable mention as a sophomore … tabbed Illinois’ 2013 Gatorade Player of the Year … nominated for the 2014 McDonald’s All-America team … was a four-time All-Area and All-Mid Suburban League East performer who was named conference Player of the Year and All-Area team captain as a sophomore, junior and senior … selected Rolling Meadows’ MVP all four years … named MVP of the prestigious Montini Christmas Tournament in 2013 and 2014 … selected All-Tournament in every tournament in which she participated … helped lead Rolling Meadows to Class 4A state runner-up finishes in 2013 (31-4 record) and 2014 (29-5), as well as three consecutive conference crowns … averaged 20.6 points, 8.2 assists and 2.0 steals as a senior, and 20 points, 7.6 assists, 3.3 steals and 2.3 rebounds as a junior … in AAU competition, was the starting point guard for the 2013 Illinois Elite team and collected All-State recognition. 2014-15 Game-By-Game #55 • Shea Shipman Freshman Forward • 6-0 Olathe, Kan. Olathe Northwest H.S. Season Highs Points – Field Goals – 3-Point FGs – Free Throws – FT Attempts – Rebounds – 1 at S.E. Missouri State, 11/21/14 Offensive Rebounds – Assists – Blocks – Steals – Minutes – 1, four times, last at Davidson, 2/14/15 PRIOR TO SLU: Earned four varsity letters ... as a senior, averaged 11.6 points and a team-high 6.3 rebounds, led the team in free throw percentage (.800) and connected on 28 3-pointers … was a McDonald’s All-America nominee, All-State honorable mention, second-team AllConference and a Kansas vs. Missouri All-Metro All-Star … was named Olathe Northwest’s Most Improved Player in addition to being selected to various all-star squads ... helped lead the Ravens to a state runner-up finish, two sub-state titles and a pair of Sunflower League championships. 2014-15 Game-By-Game #10 • Jenny Vliet Freshman Guard • 6-2 Arlington Heights, Ill. Rolling Meadows H.S. Season Highs Points – 16 at Tulsa, 12/3/14 Field Goals – 6 at Tulsa, 12/3/14 3-Point FGs – 5 vs. Dayton, 3/1/15 Free Throws – 6 vs. Fordham, 1/24/15 FT Attempts – 7 vs. Fordham, 1/24/15 Rebounds – 13 vs. George Mason, 2/21/15 Offensive Rebounds – 4, four times, last at Richmond, 2/7/15 Assists – 8 vs. Austin Peay, 12/19/14 Blocks – 2, twice, last vs. Ball State, 12/30/14 Steals – 2, four times, last at Rhode Island, 2/26/15 Minutes – 39 vs. George Washington, 2/11/15 PRIOR TO SLU: Four-year starter who served as team captain her junior and senior years … scored 1,383 career points and grabbed a school-record 986 career rebounds … averaged 14.5 points and 9.3 rebounds as a senior, shooting 59 percent overall and 45 percent from 3-point distance … collected second-team All-State honors in 2014 and was AllState special mention in 2013 … was a Chicago Sun-Times AllArea choice in 2014 and a three-time Daily Herald All-Area selection … three-time All-Mid Suburban League East performer … 2014 McDonald’s All-America Game nominee … reached the Country Financial state 3-point shooting competition semifinals as a junior and senior … Daily Herald All-Area special mention as a freshman … was named to four All-Tournament teams … helped lead Rolling Meadows to Class 4A state runner-up finishes in 2013 (31-4 record) and 2014 (29-5), as well as three consecutive conference crowns … sank 130 3-pointers over her final three seasons … enjoyed considerable success as a three-year starter and two-time captain with the Illinois Elite AAU team, including a 2013 national runner-up finish, two state titles and several All Tournament selections. 2014-15 Game-By-Game Stipanovich, Price, Kemph Earn Atlantic 10 Conference Honors ST. LOUIS – Sophomore center Sadie Stipanovich, redshirt-junior guard Jamesia Price and freshman guard Jackie Kemph of the Saint Louis University women’s basketball team have earned Atlantic 10 Conference postseason accolades, the league office announced today. Stipanovich was selected to the All-Conference third team, giving Saint Louis its first All-Conference choice since the 2009-10 season. Price was named to the All-Defensive team, becoming the first Billiken to earn the honor. Kemph garnered a place on the All-Rookie team, giving SLU a representative on that unit for a second consecutive season. Stipanovich leads Saint Louis in scoring (15.1 ppg, seventh in the A-10), rebounding (6.8 rpg, tied-10th), field goal percentage (.525, third, 31st nationally), free throw percentage (.766, 13th), blocked shots (1.14 bpg, ninth) and offensive rebounding (2.28 orpg, 15th). In A-10 games only, she finished fifth in the conference in scoring (15.7 ppg), seventh in rebounding (7.8 rpg), sixth in field goal percentage (.517), 12th in free throw percentage (.768), 11th in blocked shots (1.19 bpg) and tied for 12th in offensive rebounding (2.50 orpg). Stipanovich has team highs of six double-doubles, 22 double-figure scoring games, six double-figure rebounding games and six scoring totals of 20 or more points, including an A-10 season-high-tying 35 points vs. George Mason. The two-time A-10 Player of the Week has led the Billikens in scoring a team-high 15 times and in rebounding a team-high 14 times. Stipanovich is fourth in free throws made (118), tied for seventh in blocked shots (33) and tied for eighth in points (438) on the Billikens’ all-time single-season lists. On SLU’s single-season lists for sophomores, she ranks first in free throws made and second in points and blocks. Stipanovich is tied for eighth in Saint Louis history with 57 career blocked shots. Price, who regularly is assigned to guard the opponent’s top perimeter offensive threat, leads the Billikens and ranks 14th in the A-10 in steals (1.6 spg). In league games only, she tied for 10th in steals (1.7 spg). Price’s career-high 46 thefts rank fourth on SLU’s single-season list for juniors. “Mesi sets the tone for us defensively,” head coach Lisa Stone said. “She leads the team in taking charges and is one of the toughest, most tenacious on-ball defenders in the A-10. She also does a great job off the ball and is good at dropping down to help defend the post.” In addition, Price is third in the A-10 in assist-turnover ratio (1.79 to 1) and sixth in assists (4.1 apg). In conference games only, she averaged 4.6 assists (fifth in the A-10) and had a 1.97 to 1 assist-turnover ratio (third) in conference games only. She averages 8.3 points and 4.4 rebounds overall, and in A-10 contests, she tied for second on the team in scoring (10.2 ppg) and rebounding (5.0 rpg). Price has led the Billikens in steals 17 times, in assists 11 times, and in scoring and rebounding twice each. Price’s 303 career assists rank sixth in Saint Louis annals. Her 120 assists this year are 10th on SLU’s overall singleseason list and second on the Bills’ single-season list for juniors. The only Billiken to start every game, Kemph is second in the A-10 and 20th nationally with 5.7 assists per game. Her 164 assists, shattering the previous SLU freshman record of 105, are No. 2 on SLU’s all-time single-season list. Kemph’s 10 assists vs. Mercer, one of 10 times she has registered seven or more helpers, are tied for the Saint Louis season high and tied for third most in the A-10 this season. She has tallied more assists than turnovers in 22 of 29 games. Kemph leads the team in minutes (34.7 mpg) and ranks second in scoring (9.7 ppg), 3-point field goals (35) and steals (30). She is fifth in the conference in minutes, sixth in assist-turnover ratio (1.49 to 1) and 13th in 3-point field goal percentage (.361). In A-10 games only, Kemph finished fifth in 3-point accuracy (.404). The Jan. 26 A-10 Rookie of the Week has led the Billikens in assists 21 times, in steals nine times and in scoring three times.
