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Credits The 2012-13 Bowling Media Guide is a publication of the University of Central Missouri Athletics Media Relations Office, Mike Knipper, Director. The guide was written and

edited by UCM Women’s Bowling with assistance from the Athletics Media Relations staff. Cover design by UCM University Relations. University photos courtesy of UCM Photo

Services and Bryan Tebbenkemp, unless otherwise noted. Special thanks to Sara Cox for Guide design work and to the Central Missouri Office of University Relations for

providing the information on the university and administration. For media credentials contact the UCM Athletics Media Relations Office at 660-543-4312.

Jennies on the Internet Media members and fans can access information about the Jennies around the clock, as information about Central Missouri Athletics, the MIAA, and NCAA Division II is

available via the Internet. To access information, go to http://www.ucmathletics.com. Central Missouri Athletic web pages are maintained by the UCM Athletic Department.

2012-13 Squad

Head Coach 18 Assistant Coaches 19 2012-13 Roster 20-21 2012-13 Preview 22 Photo Roster 23-25 Meet the Jennies 26-41

About University of Central Missouri 2-3 UCM Administration 4 UCM Athletics—Administration and Staff 5-8 UCM Athletics Success 9 Why the Mules and Jennies 10 Media Information 11 NCAA’s 88th Championship 12 NCAA Athletics—Know the Rules 13 Bowling at Central Missouri 14 UCM Athletic Facilities 15 Home of Jennies Bowling 16-17

2011-12 In Review

Program History

All-Time Awards 60 All-Time Average Leaders 61 All-Time Roster / Year-by Year Results 62 Individual and All-Time Records 63 Jennies In The Media 64

This is the University of Central Missouri

Season Recaps 42 Athletic Awards 43 Academic Award 43

Table of Contents

Name of School……………………….…………………………………………………………………………University of Central Missouri City/Zip……………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….…..Warrensburg, Mo 64093 Founded………………..……………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………1871 Enrollment……………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………...12,000 Nickname..……………………………………………………………………………………………………..……....………………………….Jennies School Colors………………………………………………………………………………………………………….....………….Cardinal & Black Affiliation……………………………………………..………………………………………………………………….....……….NCAA Division II Conference…………………………………………………………………………….Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association President……………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………Dr. Chuck Ambrose

Team and Individual Records

All-Americans 44-45 Academic Awards 46 National Awards 47-49 Team USA Players 50 Student Athlete to Alumni 51 Hall of Fame Honorees 52 Post-Season Honors 53-59

The University of Central Missouri transforms students into lifelong learners, dedicated to service, with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed and lead.

Future-Focused AcademicsThe world moves at a faster pace than ever before. UCM’s innovative programs use new technologies to keep students up to date on the latest changes in their fields of study.

Our faculty members are accomplished in their fields as well. They bring their experiences in industry and academia to their classrooms for our on-campus students in Warrensburg and Lee’s Summit, as well as to their virtual classrooms through our online programs.

Hands-on ExperienceLearning by doing is a cornerstone of our 150 academic programs. Through hands-on experiences, students take their knowledge from the classroom and apply it in real-life situations.

Whether it’s conducting research with faculty members, developing a business plan for a local company or battling it out in a national criminal justice competition, UCM students graduate well prepared for the future with practical, applicable experience.

Culture of ServiceFor more than 140 years, UCM’s motto, “Education for Service,” has been embodied by students who volunteer countless hours assisting communities, businesses and non-profit agencies.

This tradition continues today when student groups clear debris after a tornado or build homes for local families through Habitat for Humanity. Service has always been a foundation of the university. By learning at a university thatvalues that service,

UCM students continue to make an impact on their communities long after they graduate.

Global PerspectiveUCM values diversity in thought, culture and people. As a result, the university takes a worldly perspective on education and prepares students to thrive in a globalized economy.

UCM’s International Studies major examines global issues affecting human development, peace and security. The university’s study abroad programs connect students with more than 60 countries and 285 universities worldwide. UCM also has nearly 600 students from 47 different countries represented on campus. Experiencing these different ideas, cultures and people gives our students a unique perspective and prepares them for today’s global society.

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Undergraduate Programs

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences• School of Visual andPerforming Arts Department of Music Department of Theatre and Dance Department of Art and Design• Department of English and Philosophy• Department of History and Anthropology• Department of Government, International Studies, and Languages• Department of Communication and Sociology

Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies• School of Business Administration Department of Economics, Finance, and Marketing School of Accountancy and Computer Information SystemsDepartment of Management• School of Professional Studies Department of Aviation Department of Criminal Justice Department of Communication Disorders and Social Work

College of Education• Department of Career and Technology Education• Department of Educational Foundations and Literacy• Department of Educational Leadership and Human Development• Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education

College of Health, Science, and Technology• School of Health and Human Performance Department of Nursing Department of Nutrition and Kinesiology• Department of Biology and Earth Science• School of Environmental, Physical, and Applied Sciences• School of Technology• Department of Mathematics and Computer Science• Department of Psychological Science

GraduatePrograms

Master of ArtsAccountancy Communication English Environmental Studies HistoryMusic Sociology Teaching English as a Second Language Theatre

Master of Arts in TeachingMiddle School Education Secondary Education

Master of Business AdministrationAccounting Ethical Strategic Leadership Finance General Concentration Computer Information Systems Marketing

Master of ScienceAviation Safety Biology Career and Technical Education Leadership College Student Personnel Administration Computer Science Counseling Criminal Justice Educational Technology Industrial Hygiene Industrial Management Information Technology Kinesiology Library Science and Information Services Mathematics Nursing, Rural Family Occupational Safety Management Psychology Social Gerontology Speech-Language Pathology and AudiologyTechnology

Master of Science in EducationElementary and Early Childhood Education Curriculum and Instruction School Administration K-12 Education Curriculum and Instruction Special Education Literacy EducationSecondary Education Curriculum and Instruction School AdministrationSpecial Education

Education Specialist/School AdministrationSuperintendency

Education Specialist/Human ServicesProfessional Counseling Learning Resources Technology and Occupational Education

Cooperative Doctoral ProgramsEducation LeadershipTechnology Management

For more information about why the University of Central Missouri is the right fit, or for more detailed information

about programs or admission to Central Missouri,call the Office of Admissions at

1-877-SAY-UCMOor visit Central Missouri’s website at

www.ucmo.edu

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This is Central Missouri

Dr. Charles Ambrose University President

Charles M. Ambrose, Ed.D., became the 15th president of the University of Central Missouri on Aug. 1, 2010. A career educator who is a fervent advocate of servant leadership and engaged learning, he is committed to promoting academic quality, excellence in teaching and the collegiate experience.

During his first year at UCM, President Ambrose helped guide the institution through the building of a new Strategic Governance Model in partnership with the Association for Governing Boards. He also provided leadership through an extensive administrative and academic review process designed to provide a stronger, more viable educational experience for students, while also cutting operational costs.

Ambrose sought to build student enrollment, an effort that paid off in fall 2012 with the largest enrollment in the university’s 140-year history. To help make education more accessible, the university also entered new articulation agreements with institutions such as Metropolitan Community College and Linn State Technical College.

The president continues to build strong relationships with the men and women who serve this country. This includes the establishment of the Whiteman Advantage Program, which brings together personnel from Whiteman Air Force Base and the university to work cooperatively in creating new educational opportunities for military members. The university also developed the Military Tuition Package, which provides savings on an education for military men and women currently serving their country, as well as their spouses and dependents, and veterans.

Under his direction, the university developed a new strategic positioning initiative to provide a more articulated understanding of what makes UCM unique and helped guide the institution in establishing its future priorities. In fall 2012, Ambrose launched the new Missouri Innovation Campus, in collaboration with the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District and private industry, which will allow students to begin college during their junior year of high school and complete a degree in four years with little or no debt.

President Ambrose attended Furman University, where he was a four-year letterman and captain of the soccer team. After graduating from Furman with a bachelor’s degree in sociology, he earned two advanced degrees in higher education administration, a master’s from the University of Louisville and a Doctor of Education degree from the University of Georgia.

Ambrose and his wife, Kris, are active in the community and have participated in charitable bike rides to raise funds and awareness for poverty, hunger and disease.

The Ambroses have two children; Charlie, a college junior, and Kathryn, a high school senior.

Board of Governors

Weldon BradyGovernor

Warrensburg

Gus Wetzel IIBoard Vice President

Clinton

Mary DandurandBoard Secretary

Warrensburg

Kyle ShellStudent Governor

Warrensburg

Marvin WrightBoard President

Columbia

Ed BakerGovernorColumbia

Mary LongGovernor

Kansas City

Walt HicklinGovernor

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Jerry Hughes Athletics Director

Under the leadership of Jerry Hughes, UCM’s athletics program has enjoyed unprecedented success, highlighted by the dual NCAA basketball championships in 1984 by the Mules and Jennies, the 1994 and 2003 NCAA baseball championships, and the 2003 women’s Intercollegiate Bowling Association national title. In 2005, Hughes was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.

Entering the 2012 fall semester, the Mules and Jennies have won 136 Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association championships, five national championships, had 44 other top four NCAA finishes, and made more than 238 NCAA post-season appearances during Hughes’ tenure. The Central Missouri athletic program also won the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association All-Sports Trophy each year from 1998-99 (the year of the award’s inception) until the award was discontinued in 2002-03. UCM finished second in the NACDA Director’s Cup in 2010-11, the best finish in school and MIAA history after finishing third the previous two years.

Hughes was named Central Region Athletics Director of the Year for the 1998-99, 2001-02 and 2010-11 seasons as selected by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA). He is the first three-time winner - at any NCAA level--in the history of the Athletics Director of the Year program.

Hughes has been Central Missouri’s athletics director since Jan. 25, 1983. Prior to that, Hughes had served as associate athletics director since July of 1981. In 1991-92, he served as the Mules’ interim head basketball coach and guided the team to a 15-13 record.

Hughes has been a Division II member of the NCAA Executive Committee and chairman of the Division II Championships Committee. He also served a term as NCAA Vice President for Division II and has been a member of the NCAA Council, making him the only person to twice hold the highest-ranking office available to athletics administrators in NCAA Division II. Other NCAA committees on which he has served are the Membership Structure Committee, Administrative Committee, and Post-Season Football Subcommittee. He has chaired the NCAA Division II Management Council and Membership Growth Project Team and been a member of the NCAA Budget and Finance Committee and NCAA Administrative Review Panel, as well as the NACDA Sears Directors Cup Committee.

He has spearheaded fund-raising efforts for major renovations of the Central Missouri football and baseball stadiums, as well as the development of UCM’s South Recreation Complex and Keth Memorial Golf Course Clubhouse. He is the founder of the Las Vegas High Desert Classic, a highly regarded NCAA Division II basketball tournament, which was held each December for 17 years in Las Vegas, Nev.

In addition to his service at Central Missouri, Hughes has served as Regional Director of the Show-Me State Games, and on the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Health.

Hughes has been at Central Missouri since October 1979, when he took a position as business placement director. The following year he became director of student recruitment. In 1981, Hughes was chosen for the new position of associate athletics director.

A native of Versailles, Mo., Hughes received his bachelor’s degree in physical education in 1971 from Central Missouri, with a minor in safety education. He was a three-year letterman on the Mules’ golf team, receiving All-MIAA honors in 1971. He also obtained a master’s degree in secondary school administration, which he received in 1979 from Central Missouri. Following his graduation in 1971, Hughes spent a year of active duty in the Army National Guard.

In 1972, he returned to his hometown and took a position as physical education instructor, head golf coach and assistant basketball coach at Morgan County R-2 High School. From 1977-79, he served as the school’s athletics director and assistant principal.

He and his wife, Vici, have four children – Greg, Chad, Parker, and Ashley. They have seven grandchildren – Tanner, Rylie, and Dalton from Greg and his wife Catrina; Fallon, Kaiser, and Logan from Chad and his wife Jennafer; and Sofija from Ashley and her husband Matt Ruzich. Vici works for UCM as Director of the Midwest Center for Urban Education and Charter Schools.

Central Missouri’s Athletic DirectorsJoe Ferguson 1899-1907Guy Lowman 1907-1908A.A. Mason 1908-1909Frank Winters 1909-1912Forrest C. (Phog) Allen 1912-1919Bill Greim 1919-1923Theodore (Tad) C. Reid 1923-1938Carl Voltmer 1938-1945Tate Page 1945-1952Leroy Harper 1952-1957Glenn Gerdes 1957-1962Carmen Ness 1962-1964Dr. Hal Yinger 1964-1966Dr. Floyd Walker 1966-1980Dr. Roger Denker 1980-1981Al Molde 1981-1983

Jerry Hughes 1983-Present

University of Central Missouri Director of Athletics Jerry Hughes and his wife, Vici.

Central Missouri Athletic Director Jerry Hughes, left, here receiving his plaque from Jerald Andrews, chairman of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Board, was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in the spring of 2005.

Athletic Administration

Kathy AndersonSenior Associate Athletics

Director for Internal Operations

Phone: 660-543-4310Email: [email protected]

It could be said Kathy Anderson’s athletic life has come full circle. She was an All-American student-athlete at the University of Central Missouri, she’s had her number 32 retired in Jennies basketball, and is a member of the UCM Athletic Hall of Fame.

Now Anderson helps UCM student-athletes achieve their own goals, as she begins her eighth year at her alma mater. She was elevated to Senior Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations and Senior Woman Administrator in 2011 after serving the previous six years as Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations and Senior Woman Administrator.

Anderson had served previously as Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and Student Services at Northwest Missouri State University.

Prior to assuming her role at Northwest, Anderson served a brief stint as admission and eligibility coordinator at the University of Washington. She added those duties in the summer of 2002 to her responsibilities as operations coordinator for men’s basketball for the Huskies. In addition, Anderson was assistant basketball coach in 2000 for the Seattle Storm and in 1998 for the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA.

Her coaching career began in 1980, when she was hired as assistant women’s basketball coach at California State-Fullerton. She served there from 1980-85 before moving on to the University of Washington as assistant basketball coach from 1985-96, and as assistant director of basketball operations from 1996-98.

Anderson received a bachelor’s degree from UCM in 1980, graduating cum laude in physical education and mathematics.

While wearing the Cardinal & Black, she lettered four years in basketball, three years in softball, and once in track & field. In 1979-80 she was named second-team Academic All-American, and in 1980 she was honored as UCM Outstanding Senior Female Student-Athlete and Outstanding Senior in Physical Education. With the Jennies belonging to the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) and playing today what would be considered a Division I schedule, she helped lead Jennies Basketball to an 82-31 record. She also was named to the Jennies Basketball All-Decade Team for 1970-80 and the Jennies Basketball Silver Anniversary Team for 1970-95.

Perhaps her most outstanding accomplishment was being a member of the USA Women’s National Basketball program for the three years leading to the 1980 Olympics which the USA boycotted. In 1977, Anderson served as captain of the USA Women’s Junior Basketball team to Taiwan. In 1978 and 1979, she was a member of the USA Women’s Senior Basketball teams that traveled to China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan and Russia. In 1979, Anderson also was selected as an alternate to Team USA for the Pan-American Games.

During the summer of 2010, Anderson was inducted into the inaugural MIAA Hall of Fame class for her outstanding accomplishments at UCM.

Anderson has also served as past chair for the Division II softball committee and Chair of the Insitutional Representatives for the MIAA. She is currently Chair of the NCAA Division II women’s basketball committee.

Anderson earned a master’s degree in sports administration from Seattle Pacific University in 2000.

Shawn JonesSenior Associate Athletics

Director for External Operations


Shawn Jones was elevated to Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Operations in 2011 after serving the previous six years as Associate Athletic Director for External Operations. From 2003 to 2005, he served as the Assistant A.D. for Marketing and

Broadcasting. He was originally hired by his alma mater in 2000 as Manager of Athletic Marketing/Broadcasting.

Jones is responsible for overseeing the external and revenue generating functions of the department to include the Mule Train athletic annual fund, corporate sponsor program, athletic marketing and promotions, media and public relations, special events, ticket sales and broadcasting. He also now directs the university-wide licensing program for UCM.

As the Voice of UCM Athletics, he serves as the lead play-by-play announcer for

Central Missouri Athletics on radio, and as the host and coordinating producer of UCM’s weekly one-hour television show, Central Missouri Sportspage. He also emcees special events and assists in football scheduling, in addition to other administrative duties. During his time at UCM, Jones has served on the committees that have brought six current head coaches and three full-time staff members to campus.

U n d e r h i s w a t c h , Sportspage has grown from a weekly 30 minute television show on UCM athletics to a Bronze Telly Award winning one-hour program that airs on KMOS-TV Sedalia/Warrensburg. The Central Missouri Sports Radio Network has also expanded to include 1450 KOKO, KWKJ 98.5 FM, KTBG 90.9 FM and www.warrensburgradio.com.

A member of the National Association of Collegiate Marketing Directors, Jones oversees UCM’s highly successful corporate sponsor program and has played a major role in the success of UCM’s biggest fund raising event, the Celebrating Central Missouri Athletic Auction. That event has raised over $1.3 million in net profits for UCM Athletics in its 11 year history. His efforts in promotions have been recognized by the NCAA News and NACMA. Many UCM athletic promotions have been featured as Ideas that Work by the NCAA Division II Community Engagement Initiative.

Jones recently wrapped up a four year term on the NCAA Division II Football Committee, serving four years as the co-chair of Super Regional Four. He was twice elected to serve as National Chair, serving in that role from Sept. 1, 2009 to Sept. 1, 2011, the longest allowable tenure under NCAA regulations. Jones was one of the youngest chairs in NCAA Division II football history. In January of 2009, Jones served as a featured panelist at the NCAA Convention in Washington, D.C., speaking on the topic of Building Relationships and Telling Stories: Engaging the Local Media. In January of 2010, in Atlanta, Georgia, Jones once again served as a panelist at the NCAA Convention, speaking on the topic of Fans: How to Find and Keep Them.

Prior to his time at UCM, Jones worked for ESPN Regional in the University of Kansas Athletics Department. He served on the broadcast team for Jayhawk Baseball with the legendary Tom Hedrick and as the host of the Marian Washington Show on KLWN radio in Lawrence. As an Account Executive for ESPN Regional, he sold sponsorships for KU Athletics on the Jayhawk Radio and Television Networks. Jones also provided radio play-by-play for UMKC women’s basketball during the 1999 season.

In 1998, Jones was Business Development Manager for the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, where he created new revenue streams for the 20,000 member organization.

While a student, the Moberly, Mo., native worked at KOKO Radio in Warrensburg as assistant sports director covering Warrensburg High School and UCM sports. He also worked as a student assistant in the sports information office.

Jones holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from UCM, earning his bachelor’s degree in Organizational Communication from UCM in 1997. He also earned his master’s degree in Physical Education/Exercise and Sport Science with specialization in Athletic and Sport Business Administration from UCM.

He and his wife, Melissa, live in Warrensburg. Melissa, who holds an MBA from Central Missouri, is the Technology Development Manager in Information Services at UCM. They are the proud parents of a seven-year old daughter, Lauren, and a three-year old son, Hayden.

Mike KnipperAssistant Athletic Director

for Media RelationsPhone: 660-543-4312

Email: [email protected] Knipper is in his second year as a full-time

staffer at Central Missouri and his first as Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations. He is in his fourth year overall with the department after serving as a graduate assistant in the UCM media relations department from 2007-09.

Knipper is in charge of all publications (media

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guides, game day programs, camp/fundraising brochures, etc.), press releases, and the UCM athletics website, as well as the statistics and staffing of home athletic events. Interview and media requests also go through Knipper.

Prior to rejoining UCM, he was the Assistant Sports Information Director at Washburn University in Topeka, Kan., where he served as the media contact for the volleyball, women’s basketball and baseball programs. In his two plus years at Washburn, Knipper received six CoSIDA publication awards for his media guides, including three “Best in the Nation” awards.

He graduated with his bachelor’s degree in communication from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. As a collegiate wrestler, he was a part of four teams that placed in the top 20 at the NCAA-III National Championships, including fourth and fifth place finishes during his sophomore and senior seasons, respectively.

The Iowa City, Iowa native earned his master’s degree in Athletic Administration from UCM in the spring of 2009.

Bob JacksonMarketing & Promotions

DirectorPhone: 660-543-8194

Email: [email protected] Jackson has been employed at the University

of Central Missouri since 1999, but has been involved with the University’s athletic department since September of 1981.

Jackson currently serves as the Mules and Jennies Marketing and Promotions Director. He is also part of

the broadcast team on the Central Missouri Sports Radio Network.In addition, Jackson coordinates the advertising sales for UCM’s football and

basketball game programs.He came to Warrensburg in 1981 to serve as sports director at KOKO Radio.

There he was the play-by-play voice of Mules football, basketball, and baseball and for Jennies basketball, a position he filled until joining the staff at UCM in 1999.

Prior to assuming his role at KOKO, Jackson was sports director at KWOS Radio in Jefferson City from 1976-81, where he provided play-by-play for Lincoln University football and basketball.

Jackson’s wife, Sherri, i s employed wi th the W a r r e n s b u r g S c h o o l District. They have two daughters , Cass ie and Jamie. Cassie graduated from Central Missouri in 2012 with a degree in corporate communications with a minor in public relations, while Jamie is a freshman at UCM.

Ron DuBuqueHead Athletic Trainer


Ron DuBuque became Central Missouri’s Head Athletic Trainer in August of 2010. He has more than 30 years experience at the college and professional ranks, and has spent most of that time in the state of Missouri.

DuBuque came to UCM after serving the previous three years as the Director of Sports Medicine at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, while also teaching at St. Louis University and doing rehabilitation consulting

with the St. Louis Rams of the NFL since the summer of 2009.Prior to that, DuBuque spent a season as an athletic trainer for the world famous

Harlem Globetrotters. From 1995-2006, he was an athletic trainer with the St. Louis Rams, and was

present for both of their Super Bowl appearances in 2000 and 2002. DuBuque was also the Head Athletic Trainer for the St. Louis Blues of the NHL in the fall of 1994.

He also spent 11 years from 1984-1994 at the University of Missouri as the trainer and travel coordinator for the men’s basketball program, working with legendary head coach Norm Stewart. During his time there, he also worked with UCM Head Men’s Basketball Coach Kim Anderson. He was a part of three Big Eight regular season titles, and four Big Eight tournament crowns, as well as several NCAA Tournament berths.

During his time at Mizzou, he also served as a sports medicine consultant for the Columbia Orthopedic Group and as a member of the Community Advisory Committee at Columbia Regional Hospital. He is listed as one of the co-authors of the 1985 book, ‘Missouri Power Basketball’. Since 1985, he has been a National Athletic Trainer’s Association Certification Test Examiner as well.

DuBuque was at the University of Colorado in 1983 and 1984 as a graduate assistant, and spent a season in 1982 with the Montreal Expos Single-A affiliate in Jamestown, New York. He also interned with the Rams in 1980 and 1981 during training camp.

The Webster Groves, Missouri native attended the University of Missouri from 1978-82 and received his bachelor’s degree in education with an emphasis in physical education. He earned his master’s in education with an emphasis in human performance from Mizzou in 1987.

Jenn HusemanAssistant Athletic Trainer


In her fifth year in a full-time capacity with the University of Central Missouri athletic training staff is Jenn Huseman. She was hired in August of 2008, but this is not her first time spent at UCM.

Huseman served as a graduate assistant for Central Missouri from 1997-99 and also had a brief teaching stint in Warrensburg in the fall of 2006.

From 1999-2006, she served as the certified athletic trainer at Sedalia Smith-Cotton High School and

worked at Bothwell Regional Health Center, providing outpatient rehabilitative services. Huseman has also spent time as a clinical instructor at both Central Methodist University and Missouri Valley College.

Most recently, she lived with her husband, Benjamin, in Korea for a year and a half while he was stationed there with the United States Air Force. While there she served as a housing assistance clerk at Osan Air Base.

She received her bachelor’s degree in 1996 and her master’s in 1998 from Central Missouri. The Belton, Mo. native is certified ATC and LAT.

Crystal MeeksAssistant Athletic Trainer


Crystal Meeks came to the University of Central Missouri in January of 2008 from St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Indiana. She also worked for Jasper County Hospital and Renssalaer Central High School while there.

Prior to her time there, Meeks was at the University of Arkansas where she earned her master’s degree in kinesiology. She worked with the football, men’s

basketball, track and field, and gymnastics programs while also helping at Bentonville High School. She has also been involved in several post-season events, including the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament and the SEC and NCAA Track and Field Championships.

Meeks earned her bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Ball State (Ind.) University in July of 2004. She also ran cross country and competed for the Cardinals track and field squad from 2000-04.

After college, she also served as an EKG technician at Washington Regional hospital in Indiana.

The Demotte, Ind. native is a BOC Certified Athletic Trainer.

Sherri, Bob, Cassie and Jamie Jackson



Kyle WestphalAssistant Football Coach

Jeri BraunInsurance Secretary

Matt JeterAssistant Football Coach

Keondria McClishTicketing Supervisor

Michelle SchubertDevelopment Officer

Intercollegiate Athletics

Karen HibdonMultipurpose Building

Manager

Rhonda CrewsAthletics Secretary

Paul EngelmannFaculty Athletic Representative

Justin EnsignHead Wrestling Coach

Kyle CrookesAssistant Baseball

Coach

Josh LambersonAssistant Football Coach

Kirk PedersenHead XC/Co-Head

Track and Field

Kim AndersonHead Men’s Basketball

Coach

Kari KimmisMulekickers Coach

Sean TeterStrength &

Conditioning Coach

Lewis TheobaldHead Soccer Coach

Tom MyersHead Baseball Coach

Chrissy ElderAssistant Volleyball

Coach

Susan AndersonHead Softball Coach

Hank McClungAssistant Football Coach

Josh KeisterAssistant Women’s Basketball Coach

Ron HolmesHead Bowling Coach

Flip PiontekHead Volleyball Coach

Virdia StevensAthletics Accountant

John HicklinAthletics Academic

Coordinator

Brad LoosAssociate Men’s Basketball Coach

John CulpProgram Development and Retention Coor.

Jim SvobodaHead Football Coach

Jana WilliamsAssistant Softball

Coach

Ryan AndersonMedia Relations/Marketing G.A.

Ashley HooksMarketing/

Promotions G.A.

Dave SliferHead Women’s

Basketball Coach

Chuck ClemensAssistant Football Coach

Greg GorhamMedia Relations/Marketing G.A.

Scott ThomasonAthletic Facility

Coordinator

Allie HuffmanMarketing/

Promotions G.A.Kelli Woodson

Cheerleaders Coach

Kip JanvrinCo-Head Track & Field

Coach

Tara MatneyMultipurpose Building

Secretary

Tim PoeHead Golf Coach

Chris PortHead Women’s

Golf Coach

Dylan DudleyAssistant Men’s

Basketball Coach

Athletic Staff


The University of Central Missouri has a long and rich history of excellence in athletics, both on the field of play and in the classroom.

Outstanding teams, combined with some of the finest facilities in Division II athletics give UCM’s students, faculty and staff one more aspect of college life to enjoy with pride.

Always a contender for conference titles, Central Missouri belongs to the 15-member Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association, which is recognized nationwide as one of the strongest conferences in all of NCAA Division II.

Since 1983, the tenure of Athletic Director Jerry Hughes, UCM has won or shared 136 MIAA championships, more than any other league school. All-time, the Mules have taken home 134 titles, while the Jennies are at 56.

Central Missouri has won five national championships since 1980 (men’s and women’s basketball in 1984--the first school in NCAA history to win both titles in the same season--baseball in 1994 and 2003, and women’s bowling in 2003), and seven overall.

The Jennies volleyball team has been to the

NCAA Tournament every season for the past 29 years, and the Mules have won 16 MIAA Indoor Track & Field titles in the last 18 years, and 10 of the last 12 MIAA Outdoor Track & Field crowns. The Mules baseball squad has made 19 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, including 13 Division II World Series berths in that span.

Seven UCM teams finished in the top 10 in the nation via ranking or place in 2011-12: volleyball finished in fourth along with women’s indoor and outdoor track. Mules golf finished in fifth, men’s indoor track and baseball were sixth and Jennies bowling finished in seventh.

Individually, UCM had 39 different All-American seasons and performances. They also took home four individual national championships in track and field. Lindsay Lettow captured the pentathlon (indoor) and heptathlon (outdoor) titles, while Kayla Muyskens won the shot put (outdoor) and Laban Sialo won the 5,000m run (indoor). Dalton Moberly in cross country and Shawn Boss in indoor track & field earned the NCAA Elite 89 Award for the top GPA at the Championships.

UCM student-athletes once again excelled in the classroom as they were awarded 245 academic awards from the MIAA, including 18 student-athletes earning Academic Excellence Awards for having 4.0 GPAs. In addition, 10 UCM student-athletes were named Academic All-Americans in their respective sports.

2011-12 Athletic Highlights• Seven MIAA Championships – Jennies Volleyball – Jennies Soccer – Mules Cross Country – Mules Basketball – Mules Indoor Track and Field – Mules Golf – Mules Baseball

• Three MIAA Tournament Championships – Jennies Soccer – Mules Baseball – Mules Golf

• Two Regional Championships – Jennies Volleyball – Mules Golf

• 12 NCAA Postseason appearances out of 16 sports

• Finished 10th overall in the NACDA Directors Cup standings (a competition for best overall athletic program in the nation); fourth straight year in the Top 10

• Seven Coach of the Year awards

• Four Individual National Championships

• 39 Individual All-American seasons and performances

• Both male & female winners of the MIAA Ken B. Jones Award as conference’s top student-athlete

190 MIAA Titles, 7 National TitlesUCM Athletic Success


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Warrensburg, Missouri is a friendly community of 18,000 people near the intersection of U.S. Highway 50 and Missouri Route 13. It is located just 40 miles southeast of suburban Kansas City, with its many cultural offerings, entertainment options and professional sports franchises. The county seat of Johnson County, Warrensburg is just four hours from St. Louis and three hours from Branson, Mo., with easy access by highway, Amtrak, or Greyhound bus. Other recreational opportunities include the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks 90 minutes to the southeast.

Warrensburg is a city that emerged from a frontier gathering place more than 150 years ago. In 1833, a blacksmith from Kentucky named Martin Warren chose a well-travelled spot along an Osage Indian Trail to build a cabin and set up his blacksmith shop. His shop served as an informal gathering place for local farmers. Three years after moving to Missouri, Mr. Warren’s shop was named the county seat of the newly created County of Johnson. The township was named Warren’s Burg in honor of the local blacksmith, and in 1855, the township was incorporated and became the City of Warrensburg. It is that same strong midwestern work ethic displayed by its founder, and the same friendly atmosphere shown by his neighbors that may be seen in Warrensburg today.

In the late 1800s and early 1900s Warrensburg was considered the Missouri Mule Capital because of the Horse and Mule Barn operated by the Jones Brothers on Railroad Street. Mules from the area won prizes at the State Fair (located just 30 minutes east in Sedalia, Mo.) and at even larger expositions like the one in St. Louis in 1904. The mule barn carried the motto, “Through these portals passed the meanest mules on earth.”

Warrensburg is home to many historic sites, including “Blind” Boone Park, the historic Johnson County Courthouse, the Missouri Pacific Train Depot, and many historical churches.

It is also the site of the Old Drum Memorial Statue, in honor of Old Drum, the hound shot and killed by his owner’s neighbor in 1869. Old Drum was eulogized by

George Graham Vest on September 23, 1870:“The one absolutely unselfish friend that man can have in this selfish world, the one that never deserts him and the one that never proves ungrateful or treacherous is his dog.”

Today the city’s Park Department has eight park areas with a total of 326 acres, and a Community Center which offers a wide variety of recreational activities. Two public golf courses are available in town -- one at the Hidden Pines Country Club, and another at Pertle Springs, operated by the University of Central Missouri.

Other attractions in the area include Powell Gardens, a 1,250 acre botanical garden just 12 miles west of Warrensburg on Missouri Highway 50 that contains hiking trails, picnic areas, and seasonal displays; Whiteman Air Force Base in Knob Noster, Mo., home of the B-2 Bomber; Knob Noster State Park; and the Missouri State Fair, held each August in Sedalia, Mo.

Of course, visitors to Warrensburg can also take in the exciting athletic events and various cultural experiences provided at the University of Central Missouri.

Photo courtesy of United States Air Force


Welcome to Warrensburg, Missouri

The Central Missouri Sports Radio Network Broadcast Team: Greg Hassler, Bob Jackson and Shawn Jones.

Media CredentialsAll requests for press, photo, or broadcast credentials and press box space for Central Missouri home games should be made at least two days in advance to the Athletic Media Relations Office, Mike Knipper, Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations:Phone - 660-543-4312; Fax - 660-543-8034; Email - [email protected]

Radio/Television BroadcastsApproval for radio/television broadcasts of all Central Missouri home games must be received in advance from the Media Relations Office.The Athletics Office at Central Missouri provides one telephone line for use by visiting radio stations on a reciprocal basis. Stations wishing to use the line should contact the Media Relations Office at least one week in advance.Television stations seeking videotape highlights may wish to contact KMOS-TV.

PhotographersPhoto credentials allow access to both the sideline and press box/row areas, and must be displayed at all times. NCAA rules require photographers to remain in their designated areas. Any questions should be referred to the UCM Athletic Media Relations Office.

Game ServicesWorking media members are provided with a program, pregame notes, and statistics, as well as complete final game statistics and play-by-play accounts.

Telephones/Internet A limited number of telephones and telephone lines for electronic transmission of stories are available on a first-come, first-served basis. There will also be several network cable lines available for home basketball, baseball, and football games as well as wireless internet in those three venues. A fax machine is available on a limited basis.

Student-Athlete InterviewsStudent-Athlete interviews during the week must be arranged through the Athletic Media Relations Office. Please make arrangements in advance. For telephone interviews, players will be instructed to return all calls collect or toll free. Home telephone and cell phone numbers, and email addresses will NOT be released.All postgame interviews are to be conducted outside of the locker room area following a customary 10-minute “cooling-off period.”

Athletic Media Relations OfficeThe UCM Athletic Media Relations Office is located upstairs in Room 203 of the Multipurpose Building. Telephone number is 660-543-4312. Fax number is 660-543-8034.

Follow the Mules and Jennies on KMOS-TVDuring the season, media and fans can also keep up with the Mules and Jennies on “Sportspage,” your weekly one-hour inside look at UCM Athletics on KMOS-TV, UCM’s Public Television Station. Host Shawn Jones will visit with Central Missouri coaches and student-athletes and review highlights of each week’s action.

Mules & Jennies on the Internet

Media members and fans can access information about the Mules and Jennies around the clock, as information about Central Missouri Athletics, the MIAA, and NCAA Division II is available via the Internet. Access information at www.UCMathletics.com. UCM football, basketball, and select baseball game broadcasts may also be heard on the Internet by going to the link on the UCM Athletic Web Page or to www.warrensburgradio.com. Central Missouri Athletic Web pages are maintained by the UCM Athletic Media Relations office, Mike Knipper director. Fans can also receive updates via their cell phone by signing up for textcaster on the UCM athletic website.

Primary Media OutletsNewspapers/PrintWarrensburg Daily Star-Journal - Corey Edwards, Sports Editor135 East Market Street, Warrensburg, MO 64093Phone - 660-747-8123, Fax - 660-747-8741The Muleskinner (student newspaper) - Student Editor Wood Room 312-14, UCM, Warrensburg, MO 64093 Phone - 660-543-4050, Fax - 660-543-8663Kansas City Star - Chris Fickett, Colleges Editor; Blair Kerkhoff, Beat Writer 1729 Grand Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64108 Phone - 816-234-4141, Fax - 816-234-4360Sedalia Democrat - Kyle Smith, Sports Editor700 South Massachusetts, Sedalia, MO 65301 Phone - 660-826-1000, Fax - 660-826-0400

RadioKOKO 1450 AM/ KWKJ 98.5 The BAR - Greg Hassler, Sports DirectorP.O. Box 398, Warrensburg, MO 64093Phone - 660-747-9191, Fax 660-747-5611 KMZU 100.7 FM - Rod Tompkins, Sports Director102 North Mason Street, Carrollton, MO 64633Phone - 660-542-0404, Fax - 660-542-0420KXKX 105.7 FM - Doug Sokolowski, Sports Director 2209 S. Limit, Sedalia, MO 65301Phone - 660-885-7517, Fax 660-885-8318KDKD 95.3 FM - David Lee, Sports DirectorP.O. Box 448, Clinton, MO 64735Phone - 660-885-6141, Fax - 660-885-4801

TelevisionKMOS-TV - University of Central Missouri,Wood Room 11Phone - 660-543-4155, Fax - 660-543-8863MetroSports - TBA, General Manager, 6550 Winchester Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64133Phone - 816-358-5360, Fax - 816-358-5479

UCM Media Relations Staff Mike Knipper Greg Gorham Ryan Anderson Assistant AD Media Relations/ Media Relations/ Media Relations Marketing Assistant Marketing Assistant

Media Information


Women’s Bowling is one of the most recent additions to the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s 23 sponsored sports and became the organization’s 88th National Championship in 2004. Although this winter-season sport is relatively young by NCAA standards, its growth and bright future is reshaping the way bowling is viewed within the world of college athletics and among the general public . . .

From the Beginning . . .

In September 1994, the National Collegiate Athletics Association recognized Bowling as an “emerging sport” for Women’s Athletics. The classification was made to assist the NCAA member institutions in providing greater participation opportunities for female student-athletes. As an emerging sport, Women’s Bowling needed to reach a minimum of 40 or more sponsoring institutions to become a NCAA Championship sport.

Until Championship status was reached, the NCAA recognized the United States Bowling Congress – Collegiate Division as the governing body for the sport, and the Intercollegiate Bowling Championships as the National Championship of all women’s collegiate bowling programs. Between the years of 1994-2003, seven NCAA-sponsored programs earned spots as competing teams at the IBC, with two schools (including Central Missouri) winning National Championship titles.

In late 2002, the NCAA announced that its membership schools sponsoring the sport had exceeded the 40 school minimum to apply for Championships status. In January 2003, the NCAA passed history-making legislation to elevate Women’s Bowling to Championship status. The inaugural NCAA Women’s Bowling National Championship was held in Houston, Texas on April 12-14, 2004. The first-ever finals were contested between Central Missouri State University and the University of Nebraska, with Nebraska winning the first NCAA title.

Women’s Bowling – NCAA’s 88th Championship

. . . to the current Championships today.

Since 2004, the NCAA has hosted its all-division National Women’s Championships during the second full week of April. The 8-team event is the culmination of a full season of conference, regional and national competitions. The Championship, similar to the regular season, incorporates two formats of NCAA play – 5-person Team Matches and Baker Match Play.

Qualifying rounds of 5-person Team Pinfall Matches establish competition seeding, followed by Baker Match Play (4 of 7) for the Championship double - elimination bracket. The final two teams compete in the National Championship Finals, televised live on ESPNU and by tape delay on ESPN.

Selection to compete in the NCAA National Women’s Bowling Championships is done on an at-large basis by the NCAA Women’s Bowling Committee. As with all other NCAA sports, specific criteria (ex. win/loss records, strength of schedule, quality of wins, etc.) are used for the selection process. Only matches and competitions played against other NCAA sponsored programs may be used for the National Championship selection process. All teams, no matter what its normal Division classification, compete together in this Division I event.

Playing the NCAA way . . .

As with all of it’s other sports, the NCAA utilizes its own playing rules and administration guidelines. Although the USBC is recognized as a national governing body and resource, NCAA bylaws do not allow its competitions or the 50+ member schools to supersede NCAA rules that are based on outside organizations. Examples of differences between the two groups can be seen in student-athlete initial eligibility, continuing eligibility, recruiting, transfer rules, regular season structure (such as dates of play, formats of competitions, etc.), and other competition playing rules.

Recognition as a varsity sport . . .

As a member of the NCAA-sport family, coaches and student-athletes are provided with outstanding resources and experiences previously not always accessible for the sport of bowling. From all-around athletic skill development to student-athlete services and public relations support, women’s bowling is now breaking out of previous stereotypical molds. NCAA Bowling provides amazing opportunities for student-athletes to function at the highest levels of the academic and athletic spectrum . . . opportunities which are primary goals for student-athletes in any sport.

CENTRAL REGION SCHOOLS

Schools from the state of South Carolina, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee

NORTHEAST REGION SCHOOLS

Schools from the state of Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Virginia, Massachusetts, W. Virginia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Delaware

Photos on this page taken Bob Badalucco


Becoming a Student—Athlete at UCM


The 2012-13 season marks the 11-year anniversary of a special landmark for women’s bowling . . . the program’s elevation to varsity status. Throughout this period, Central Missouri has annually been recognized as one of the nation’s best among all National Collegiate Athletics Association schools. Due to post-season requirements, Central is limited in playing against women’s collegiate squads outside the NCAA system. However, UCM maintains membership with the sport’s governing body and uses select events against USBC teams to provide elite-caliber competition and experience during the year.

Student-athletes come from all over the United States to compete on the squads, bringing with them a wealth of talent and knowledge to share on and off the lanes. The ladies learn immediately that academics must be the first priority and life as a UCM student-athlete must be build around balance and

giving of yourself for your teammates, school and community. The women serve as tremendous ambassadors for UCM and learn a great deal about themselves and the United States during their travels.

Central Missouri student-athletes compete at an NCAA Division I level in this National Collegiate championship sport. Although the program is relatively young compared to others on campus, several teams and individuals have already left lasting impressions. Amber Gazverde became the first bowling athlete to be become National Player of the Year and inductee in the UCM Athletics Hall of Fame. Bryanna Caldwell and Tina Peak have earned spots on the U.S. National Teams while at

UCM. Bryanna Caldwell became the first female alumni of the varsity era to earn national event title in 2010.

Before varsity level play . . .

The women’s bowling program began on Central’s campus in 1971 and functioned as a club-sport until 2001. Throughout it’s years as a member of the United States Bowling Congress collegiate program, UCM competed against over 100 other junior college, AIAW, NAIA, NCAA and club-sport teams in an effort to win the women’s Intercollegiate Bowling Championships and Individual national titles of their era.

Central Missouri earned numerous tournament and conference titles in addition to qualifying for the national championships twelve times in the final twenty years of club-level play. Included as part of these years were a 2nd place finish at the 1998 Intercollegiate Championships, 4th place at the 1999 Championships and 5th place honors at both the 1990 and 2000 Championships. Two Central Missouri women also won collegiate Individual titles.

Multiple teams and elite-level players helped lay the foundation for the standard of success maintained today, including women such as Terry Eddy, Michelle Day, Cheryl Gibson, Jana Ohlendorf and Lisa Stack. These are just a few representatives of the women who earned the top conference and national awards of their time, including Player of the Year and All-American honors.

Ms. Stack was Central’s first four-year All-American. Stack was also the first player to earn a spot on the U.S. National Team and first to win an international gold medal. Ms. Olhendorf and Amber Gazverde won collegiate individual titles. Michelle Day has the honor of the highest women’s professional finish, just missing out on two different Women’s Professional Bowler’s Tour regional titles with 2nd place honors.

Women’s bowling is not the only game . . .

UCM continues to support a bowling program for men on campus as a club sport through the Office of Campus Activities. Their program was also established in the early 1970’s and is one of over 200 in the United States who annually compete to earn the USBC Collegiate men’s national title. Most men’s program in the U.S. function at this level.

The men have competed at the highest levels of collegiate play and were the #1 ranked team in the nation for a portion of the 1998 season. Their teams have won numerous top-5 awards in the regular and post-season, highlighted by winning the 1996 ACUI Team Championships and 3rd (1998) and 5th (2001) place finishes at the Men’s Intercollegiate Championships.

Accomplishments of alumni male players include a Professional Bowler’s Association title (’85), PBA Rookie of the Year honors (’85), a Team USA member and multiple collegiate All-Americans. Art Brown is the most recent Central male alumni who has come close winning a another PBA title, finishing 3rd at the U.S. Master’s Championships in 2006. Eight players are now or recently have been equipment staff members with Columbia 300, Ebonite, Brunswick, Storm and Hammer.

Bowling at Central Missouri

The 1998 Central Missouri teams at Intercollegiate Bowling Championships where they earned 2nd place (women) and 3rd place (men) honors.

Photo taken by USBC


1990 women’s team at the national championships in Portland, OR Photo taken by USBC

Bryanna Caldwell, Sara Cox and Tina Peak on the road

Photo taken by Kim Wirth

UCM Athletic Facilities The University of Central Missouri is not only proud of its excellent athletics programs, but it is equally proud of its many outstanding athletics facilities. Below is a brief description of UCM’s additional training and competition sites for varsity sports.

Audrey J. Walton Stadium at Vernon Kennedy Field

Home of Mules’ Football and the Mules’ and Jennies’ outdoor Track and Field teams, Walton Stadium at Vernon field is currently the largest football facility in the MIAA with a seating capacity of approximately 10,000. The three-level tower in the center of the

grandstand contains luxury box suites available for use by UCM donors. Reserved seating is available at mid-level and lower level areas, with general admission seating available on the west, north and east sides of the stadium. The press box is located on the top level of the tower.

James R. Crane Stadium at Robert N. Tompkins Field

One of the top baseball facilities in NCAA Division II, Crane Stadium at Tompkins Field is the home of the Mules’ Baseball team. Field improvements in the late 1990s added a locker room and coaches' offices for the Mules, an umpires' dressing room, new dugouts, permanent seats, a concession stand, a press box and lights to the already existing playing field. A new indoor weight training and workout facility was added to the site in 2004-05.

The South Recreation Athletic Complex

One of newest varsity field facilities at Central Missouri , the complex opened for use in the spring of 2001 and is located south of the main campus. It is the home for Jennies' Softball and Soccer programs and includes locker rooms and coaches’ offices. The facility also has three additional softball fields and three multi-use lighted fields for various events, including intramural contests.

Keth Memorial Golf Course (at Pertle Springs)

Keth Memorial Course is the home for the Mules’ and Jennies Golf teams, as well as Mules’ and Jennies’ cross country. Central Missouri’s 18-hole course is complete with a fully-equipped pro shop and the newly built Audrey J. Walton Clubhouse. Recent course renovations have added a heated, indoor hitting station, new driving ranges, putting greens and a short game area. The facility will be the future home to the Golf Course Management program when it becomes available at UCM.


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Home of Jennies Bowling

Bowling Training Facilities

The “Multi” serves as the primary building for off-lane conditioning and classroom activities for the team. The facility offers a variety of services for all athletic teams, from a six-lane indoor track, six basketball / volleyball courts, a Olympic-size swimming pool, racquetball courts and three workout equipment rooms. The facility also houses all primary Athletic Department offices, including the office of Coaches Ron Holmes and Heather D’Errico. UCM’s Department of Athletics and the sports of Basketball (Men’s, Women’s), Volleyball, Cross Country, Track & Field and Wrestling all function from the Multi.

The Millie Barnes Athletic Weight Training Facility within the Multi is designed solely for use by UCM female student-athletes to prepare for competition. The space offers stationary bikes, treadmills, stair machines, circuit weight equipment, free weights, and other state-of-the-art cardiovascular and weight training apparatus to build strength and endurance.

Barnes Weight Training Facility

The Multipurpose Building is located on the west side of th e UCM Campus Photo by UCM Media Services

Multipurpose Building

Now in it’s 35th year of operation, the Multi has an athletic seating capacity of 6,000, the largest in the conference. The facility is also equipped with locker rooms and storage areas for multiple teams, including Women’s Bowling. The latest renovations to the arena were made in 2009, with the installation of new bleachers.

The first competition was played at the Multi on November 27, 1976 and currently the “Roaring Red” spirit group helps provide teams with a distinctive home court advantage when completing in the building.

In addition to being the site for UCM athletic events, it also is an annual site for the University’s commencement activities, as well as NCAA post-season contests, high school basketball and volleyball tournament games. The MIAA Indoor Track & Field Champion-ships are held here every other year. Major concerts held on campus can provide seating for up to 11,000 patrons.


Van Dam Athletic Training Facility

(in the Student Recreation & Wellness Center)

The Ron Van Dam Athletic Training Facility is used by our female athletes for general physical health but also for injury care and rehabilitation. As part of the newest campus addition, the facility is located in the lower level of the new Student Recreation & Wellness Center and Morrow / Garrison building renovations of 2010. The facility provides on-campus physician care for athletes, advanced injury rehabilitation, injury modalities and a wide variety of physical assessment and training equipment for Athletic Training staff and students. The Van Dam facility is the primary location for the UCM Athletic Training degree program, which includes six satellite offices.

Home of Jennies Bowling

Bowling Training Facilities

UCM Recreation Center

in the Ed Elliott

University Union

The Recreation Center is the official practice and competition facility for Jennies Bowling. Located at the south end of the Gilbert Activities Center within the Elliott Union, the 10-lane facility provides high-quality training and skill development opportunities for the student-athletes. Facility lane surface upgrades in 2008 included new synthetic lanes and approaches to offer more consistent play. Electronic scoring systems, ball returns and player seating area upgrades were completed in 2009 and 2011 to provide more modern amenities.

Facility accommodations for student-athletes include a full-service pro shop with HAUS Resurfacing equipment, practice and competition equipment storage, Ebonite Bowler’s Map computer-aided software and video evaluation systems for skill development. Open daily for general public use, the Gilbert Activities Center has something for everyone with it’s Bowling Center options, Chick-Fil-A resturant, Union General Store, Jazzman’s Coffee Shop, US Bank location, Student Digital Video Gaming Center and the Campus Activities Office. The Rec Center offers bowling leagues, dollar nights, office and birthday parties and Glo-Bowling nights for students, faculty and community.

The full-service pro shop is available for ball fitting, drilling and equipment finishing services.

Photo by Sara Cox


The UCM Recreation Center also is the home for the Men’s Bowling club-sport team, in addition to intramural bowling events, local community leagues, and campus special events.

University classes each semester for the Department of Kinesiology provide instruction for over 300 students each year and the Warrensburg Parks & Recreation youth programs attracts approximately 50-60 youth bowlers each fall and spring.

Ron Holmes ~ Head Coach

Coach Holmes enters his 12th season as varsity head coach of Jennies Bowling and his 22nd year coaching the bowling program at UCM. Holmes is looking for the squad to perform at the elite level once again, a standard of excellence for which Central Missouri has become internationally recognized. The experienced squad returns most of it’s starting members from a team which finished 7th at the 2012 NCAA Bowling Championships.

The seven-time Coach of the Year has led his UCM squads to the post-season each of the last 11 seasons, with five teams competing on the final day of the year for a National Championship. The 2003 Jennies team earned the program’s first national title at the Intercollegiate Bowling Championships, the NCAA’s recognized championship for varsity women’s bowling prior to 2004.

Since the program’s “varsity” birth in the fall of 2001, Holmes’ teams have also earned eight top-5 Championships finishes, including three national runners-up (2004, 2005, 2009). UCM has won 30 tournament titles and its players have earned 31 regular All-American awards during his tenure. In addition, players on these teams have been selected for 14 national honors, and 4 women have earned spots to represent the United States as members of the U.S. National Team (Jr. Team USA and Team USA). Promoting the NCAA’s motto of student-athletes, Holmes also stresses the importance of classroom work. His squads have maintained a team GPA of 3.34 during the last ten seasons and produced 74 Academic All-Americans.

Holmes has been also been instrumental in the growth of NCAA women’s bowling at the administrative level. Since 2003, he has functioned as a member of the NCAA Women’s National Bowling Committee, with the last five years as the Secretary/Rules Editor. From 2001-03, Holmes functioned as a Consultant for Varsity Bowling on behalf of College Bowling USA, including a short role as interim Co-Director. He also has served on several Coaches’ Association committees, most notably as the Vice-President for the NCBCA from 1999-2003.

Holmes currently serves on the National Tenpin Coaches Association All-American and Coaches’ Poll panels. A current USBC Gold-Level Coach candidate, Holmes has been a USBC-certified Coach since 1991 and was recognized from 2006 to 2010 as one of Bowler’s Journal International’s Top 100 Coaches.

Holmes’ first 11 seasons as head coach were spent at Central Missouri as a volunteer coach for the Women’s and Men’s club-sport bowling programs. During these seasons (1990-2001), both squads qualified for post-season competition every year and 11 teams (6 women, 5 men) earned spots to the National Championships. CMSU’s

teams also earned four Conference titles, two National Championship Finals awards, five top-5 Championships finishes, and produced 11 All-Americans, 19 Academic All-Americans and two Team USA system players.

An Independence, Missouri native, Holmes’ personal bowling career has also been quite successful. He was a four-year All-Conference player (1987-1990) and 1990 Conference Player of the Year for the Central Missouri men’s program. Holmes was also a member of the 1987 team which played in the National Championships and was the first CMSU player to roll a perfect game in intercollegiate competition in 1986. His personal accomplishments include honor scores of 300 (3), 800 (2), and a high average of 224.

Holmes earned his Bachelor’s (1990) and Master’s (1992) degrees in the areas of Physical Education, Exercise, and Sports Science at CMSU. In 1992, he accepted a teaching position as an Instructor of Health Education and taught full time until 2001 when he was named the school’s first Women’s Head Coach. Holmes continues to teach courses as a portion of his current position on behalf of the Department of Kinesiology. He is also a Coordinator of Athletic Special Events & Camps for the Department of Athletics.

His wife, Amy, is an elementary school teacher. They have two children, sons Evan, 15 and Cameron, 12.

(Clockwise) Head Coach Ron Holmes with his wife, Amy, and sons Evan (left) and Cameron (front).

Photo provided by the Holmes family

Photo by UCM Photo Services

Coach Holmes and Tina Peak discuss strategy at the 2004 NCAA Bowling Championships in Houston, Texas

Photo provided by USBC


Varsity Coaching Highlights (11 yrs)

* NCAA W/L Record—961-335-2 (.740 winning percentage) * 11 Championship appearances * 5 Championship Finalist medals * 14 1st Team All-Americans * 3 Central Missouri All-Sports Female Athletes of the Year * NTCA DII Coach of the Year (2004, ‘05, ‘07, ‘08, ‘09, ‘10, ‘12)

Career Accomplishments (21 yrs)

* 22 National Championship appearances (17 women, 5 men)

* 2 Championship titles * 4-time National Runner-Up * 8 Final Four Championship finishes * 47 Regular All-Americans * 17 Regional Awards * 9 National Players of the Year * 8 National Rookies of the Year * 89 Academic All-Americans * 7 Team USA system players

Coach Holmes and student-athlete Samantha Swanson plan the next move at the 2005 NCAA Bowling Championships.

Photo by Bob Badalucco

Stephanie joins the staff as a

Student Assistant as she finishes her

undergraduate studies and prepares for

a career in medicine. As a member of the Jennies squad from 2009-

12, Stephanie played in 73 matches and averaged 158.4. Stephanie

earned Academic All-American honors in 2010 and 2011 from the

National Tenpin Coaches Association. The Sullivan, MO native

will finish her Biology degree in 2013 and head to medical school.

Team Staff

All photos are credited to UCM Photo Services except middle-right (Bob Badalucco) and bottom right (Dr. Jacobs)

All-Time Team Win/Loss/Tie Records

2011-12 94-45 2005-06 78-22-1

2010-11 87-35 2004-05 89-21

2009-10 86-44 2003-04 86-28

2008-09 88-38 2002-03 96-25

2007-08 79-25 2001-02 98-22

2006-07 82-30-1


Heather

D’Errico

Assistant Coach

Heather is in her second year with the Central coaching staff as

an Assistant Coach and focuses primarily on the team’s physical

conditioning. Heather came to UCM after an illustrious playing

career at Robert Morris University (IL), in which she anchored her

NAIA team to four straight national championship appearances,

including 3rd Place (2010) and 5th Place (2011) finishes respectively

at the USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships. Heather earned

multiple individual honors during her career, including an

Honorable Mention selection as 2011 Bowling Writers’ Association of

America Collegiate Women’s Bowler of the Year. Heather also

earned NAIA 1st-Team All-American honors in 2010-11, was a

NCBCA 2nd-Team All-American (2010-11) and a 4-time Academic All

-American (2008-11). Heather was also the 2007 Alberta E. Crowe

Star of Tomorrow Award recipient. The Rochester, New York native

has two perfect games to her credit and a high series of 814.

Heather graduated magna cum laude from Robert Morris in

2011 with a Bachelor’s of Professional Studies in Applied Health

Sciences degree and certification as a Personal Trainer. Heather is

working on her Master’s Degree in Health and Exercise Sciences

while also teaching fitness courses on campus and within the

community. As time permits, Heather continues to bowl

competitively in elite-level tournaments.

Kim joins the staff as a volunteer

coach as her schedule permits after a

wonderful career as a member of the

Jennies squad. Kim competed

extensively during her four seasons

(2009-12), advancing to the NCAA Championships all four seasons

and she competed as a member of the 2009 national runner-up

squad. Kim finished her collegiate career playing in over 450

matches, averaging 187.25. She was selected as an Honorable

Mention All-American by the NTCA in 2010-11. Kim’s all-time

personal honors include a high game of 296 and series of 755. Kim

currently resides in Kansas City, MO and is employed as an Account

Coordinator for an advertising firm.

Dr. Andrew Jacobs begins his first

year working with the team to assist

with their mental training and prepara-

tion for competition. One of the coun-

try’s most respected sports psycholo-

gists, Dr. Jacobs works with athletes of

all ages, from youth athletes to Major League and Olympic competi-

tors. Called “a pioneer in mental training,” he was one of the first

sport psychologists to work with a US Olympic team. During his

years as the US Cycling Team’s sports psychologist, they won a re-

cord nine medals at the 1984 Olympics.

Dr. Jacobs has worked with numerous professional and inter-

national athletes throughout the world and served as a consultant

for the US Swimming and Weight Lifting Federations, the PGA and

USTA. Dr. Jacobs remains a member of the US Olympic Commit-

tee’s Sports Psychology Registry. For the last 21 years, Dr. Jacobs

has hosted “The Sports Psychology Hour,” now airing on 810WHB

Radio in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Jacobs received his under-

graduate degree from Vanderbilt University and his doctorate from

the California School of Professional Psychology: San Diego. He has

been in private practice in Kansas City since 1981.

Kim Wallace

Volunteer Coach

Stephanie

McCulloch

Student Assistant

Dr. Andrew

Jacobs

Sports Psychologist

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~ Player Roster ~

No. Name Avg Yr. R/L Hometown Previous School

27 Gabriella Mayfield 192.9 Soph. RH Lake Isabella, California (Eden Academy)

10 Kelli Schroeder 191.4 Sr. RH Blaine, Minnesota (Centennial High School)

4 Larissa Lantto 185.9 Sr. RH Eden Prairie, Minnesota (Eden Prairie High School)

00 Mary Wells 229.0 * Fr. RH Westerville, Ohio (Westerville Central High School)

2 Kara Richard 197.4 Jr. RH Tecumseh, Michigan (Tecumseh High School)

21 Natalie Jimenez 199.1 Sr. LH Rowland Heights, California (J.A. Rowland High School)

24 Shannon Dexter 176.5 Soph. RH Puyallup, Washington (Emerald Ridge High School)

28 Megan Bentham 172.8 Soph. RH Keller, Texas (Fossil Ridge High School)

19 Jennifer Potts 194.0 * Fr. RH Smithboro, Illinois (Mulberry Grove High School)

9 Breanna Francis 191.0 * Fr. LH Webster, New York (R. L. Thomas High School)

12 Morgan Dahlke 198.0 * Fr. RH Columbia, Missouri (Columbia Rock Bridge High School)

8 Heather Wiehe 215.0 * Fr. RH Easton, Kansas (Pleasant Ridge High School)

6 Courtney Schultz 177.2 Jr. RH Hacienda Heights, California (Los Altos High School)

7 Courtney Barker 181.5 RS Jr. RH Lansing, Kansas (Lansing High School)

11 Alecia Lofton 168.0 Jr. RH Battlefield, Missouri (Springfield Kickapoo High School)

18 Ashleigh Calcote 178.0 * Fr. RH Friendswood, Texas (WTM Academy)

20 Morgan Kuckelman 169.7 Soph. RH Wichita, Kansas (Bishop Carroll Catholic High School)

5 Amber Magee 156.1 Soph. RH Stillwell, Kansas (Blue Valley High School)

26 Ciara Cleveland 193.0 * Fr. RH Stockton, California (Lincoln High School)

29 Rachel Gooldy 186.9 * Fr. RH Junction City, Kansas (Junction City High School)

32 Kristi Renyer 205.0 * Fr. RH Berryton, Kansas (Shawnee Heights High School)

22 Nicole Gunn 156.0 * Fr.(RS) RH Clarksville, Missouri (M. V. Clopton High School) * No collegiate average available—high school average listed

Head Coach: Ron Holmes Asst. Coaches: Heather D’Errico, Kim Wallace Student Assistants: Stephanie McCulloch, Rebecca Avenson, Charie Nesbitt

Front Row (L to R): Bentham, Schultz, Jimenez, Lantto, Schroeder, Francis, Wiehe, Renyer ; Middle Row (L to R): McCulloch,

Lofton, Cleveland, Gooldy, Nesbitt, Avenson, Dexter, Gunn, Calcote ; Back Row (L to R): Assistant Coach D’Errico, Dahlke,

Magee, Potts, Richard, Wells, Barker, Kuckelman, Mayfield, Head Coach Holmes ; Not Pictured: Assistant Coach Wallace


Probable Starters

Mayfield

Leadoff

Wells

Bridge

Richard

Set-Up

Jimenez

Anchor

Schroeder

Leadoff / Scout

Lantto

Scout

~ Numerical Roster ~

No. Name Year Height Hometown (Previous School)

00 Mary Wells Fr. 5’9” Westerville, Ohio (Westerville Central High School) 2 Kara Richard Jr. 5’8” Tecumseh, Michigan (Tecumseh High School)

4 Larissa Lantto Sr. 5’1” Eden Prairie, Minnesota (Eden Prairie High School)

5 Amber Magee So. 5”8” Stillwell, Kansas (Blue Valley High School)

6 Courtney Schultz Jr. 5’5” Hacienda Heights, California (Los Altos High School)

7 Courtney Barker RS Jr. 5’6” Lansing, Kansas (Lansing High School)

8 Heather Wiehe Fr. 5’1” Easton, Kansas (Pleasant Ridge High School)

9 Breanna Francis Fr. 5’6” Webster, New York (R.L. Thomas High School)

10 Kelli Schroeder Sr. 5’4” Blaine, Minnesota (Centennial High School)

11 Alecia Lofton Jr. 5’7” Battlefield, Missouri (Springfield Kickapoo High School)

12 Morgan Dahlke Fr. 5’6” Columbia, Missouri (Rock Bridge High School)

18 Ashleigh Calcote Fr. 5’6” Friendswood, Texas (WTM Academy)

19 Jennifer Potts Fr. 5’7” Smithboro, Illinois (Mulberry Grove High School)

20 Morgan Kuckelman So. 5’6” Wichita, Kansas (Bishop Carroll Catholic High School)

21 Natalie Jimenez Sr. 5’7” Rowland Heights, California (J.A. Rowland High School)

22 Nicole Gunn Fr (R). 5’2” Clarksville, Missouri (M. V. Clopton High School)

24 Shannon Dexter So. 5’4” Puyallup, Washington (Emerald Ridge High School)

26 Ciara Cleveland Fr. 5’4” Stockton, California (Lincoln High School)

27 Gabriella Mayfield So. 5’7” Lake Isabella, California (Eden Academy)

28 Megan Bentham So. 5’2” Keller, Texas (Fossil Ridge High School)

29 Rachel Gooldy Fr. 5’4” Junction City, Kansas (Junction City High School)

39 Kristi Renyer Fr. 5’5” Berryton, Kansas (Shawnee Heights High School)

Staff: Ron Holmes, Head Coach; Heather D’Errico, Kim Wallace, Assistant Coaches;

Stephanie McCulloch, Rebecca Avenson, Charie Nesbitt, Student Assistants

Pronunciation guide

Jimenez—(hi-men-ez) Schroeder—(shra-der) Renyer—(ren-your)

Dahlke—(doll-kee) Magee—(ma-gee) Wiehe-(wee-hee)

Depth Chart (3-deep only)

LEADOFF SCOUT BRIDGE SET-UP ANCHOR

Mayfield Schroeder / Lantto Wells Richard Jimenez

Schroeder Bentham Dexter Wells Richard

Potts Francis Dahlke Schultz Wells


Personnel Situation

Starters Returning (5) Starters Lost (1)

Natalie Jimenez Senior LH Letterwinners Lost (4) Kelli Schroeder Senior RH

Larissa Lantto Srnior RH

Kara Richard Junior RH

Gabriella Mayfield Sophomore RH

Additional Letterwinners Returning (7) Newcomers (10)

Courtney Schultz Junior

Alecia Lofton Junior Redshirts (2)

Shannon Dexter Sophomore

Megan Bentham Sophomore Right-Handed (20)

Courtney Barker Sophomore Left-Handed (2)

Morgan Kuckelman Sophomore

Amber Magee Sophomore

Co-captain and 3-time Academic

All-American Kelli Schroeder is

second on the team with 333

matches played as she enters her

senior season.

2012-13 Preview Jennies Look to Experience for Success

The University of Central Missouri will look to their depth

and experience to propel them to the NCAA Women’s Bowling

Championships in 2012-13. The path of success begins with a

strong start to the season and a focus on

high standards of play.

The Jennies have three seniors and

a group of at several underclassmen

with college and elite tournament

experience to lead them this year.

UCM is looking to get back to the

NCAA Bowling Championships for the

tenth straight season and 12th

consecutive year they have competed in

the post-season finals since the

elevation to varsity status in 2002.

“I am excited and ready to get this

season started to see how the team can

perform,” Head Coach Ron Holmes

stated. “We have a very talented group

of ladies assembled this year that I

believe can compete with any team in the country. The key

will be to perform at a high level of play consistently against

the nation’s best teams. Our experience should be a great

resource,” head coach Ron Holmes said.

The Jennies have several new faces but will rely heavily on

their senior class to lead the way. “Our seniors have been the

foundation of this group for quite some time. Each of the

seniors have played a ton of matches and been asked to

contribute to almost every match during their entire careers. It

is amazing how much of a positive impact Kelli, Larissa and

Natalie have had on the success of the program.” Holmes said.

Leading the Cardinal and Black this season will be Natalie

Jimenez. The three-time All-American and team co-captain

will anchor the squad again this year. Last season the Rowland

Heights, California native was selected as a 2nd Team All-

American by the NTCA and was first

among the Jennies with a 200.3 average

but was limited by a back injury which

required off-season surgery and rehab.

“I think Natalie is really

looking forward to getting the year

started and proving she is healthy and can

play well again. Natalie had a very solid

season in 2011-12 by most athlete’s

standards but she would tell you she can

do better,” Holmes said. “We hope she

can come back and play at her previous

levels. Natalie will provide solid

leadership for the group this year.”

Central’s two other seniors that

will make a significant impact on this

year’s team are co-captain Kelli

Schroeder and Larissa Lantto.

Schroeder had a 196.8 game average

last year while Lantto’s mark was

192.3. “Both Kelli and Larissa made

great strides last year in improving

their level of play and will be a big key

to our success this year,” Holmes said.

Juniors Kara Richard and

sophomore Gabby Mayfield lead a

group of younger returning players, and both ladies will be

looking to build on their All-American performances from 2011

-12. Richard (198.9) was second in average last season while

Mayfield (192.8) was the top freshman. Mayfield also earned

NCAA Division-II Rookie of the Year honors. “Both players

will be relied on heavily to contribute to the Jennies’ success in

2012 and we believe they will do a great

job”, Holmes said.

UCM will have a talented and

diverse group of freshmen, led by Mary

Wells. A few ladies will see playing

time and Wells is slotted for a starting

spot. “Mary is a very gifted player and

far beyond her age for her skill level and

maturity. She will not need much

adjustment time and will make us better

right away, Holmes shared.”

The Jennies open up the 2012-2013

season in October in Wichita, KS.

2012-13 NTCA PRESEASON

NATIONAL POLL

1st place Total

Rank Institution Votes Points

1. Univ. of Maryland—Eastern Shores 14 634

2. Arkansas State University 5 589

3. Fairleigh Dickinson University 1 558

4. Vanderbilt University 1 495

5. University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1 477

6. University of Central Missouri 1 471

7 Sacred Heart University 435

8. Sam Houston State University 323

9. Valparaiso University 309

10. Stephen F. Austin University 285

11. Norfolk State University 240

12. Kutztown University 182

13. New Jersey City University 158

14. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 116

15. Adelphi University 104

16. Alabama A&M University 75

17. Prairie View A&M University 71

18. Bethune-Cookman University 69

19 St. Francis College (PA) 59

20. Delaware State University 58

Receiving Votes: Monmouth Univ., St. Francis University (NY),

Alabama State Univ., North Carolina A&T State Univ.,

Morgan State Univ., Long Island Univ.

Seniors Kelli Schroeder, Natalie Jimenez and Larissa Lantto will provide great experience and leadership this season.

Gabriella Mayfield


Natalie Jimenez

Mary Wells

Kara Richard


Meet the Jennies

Senior Natalie Jimenez

became the first UCM bowler to be crowned the United

States Youth Amateur Champion in 2011. The 3-time All-

American was the 2010 National Player of the Year.

~ Photo Roster ~

Natalie Jimenez

5’7”- Senior (Left-handed)

Roland Heights, California (J.A. Rowland HS)

Major—Psychology

Collegiate Avg.—199.1

3-Time All-American 2010 National Player of Year


Kelli Schroeder

5’4”- Senior (Right-handed)

Blaine, Minnesota (Centennial HS)

Major—Family and Consumer Sciences


3-Time Academic All-American

Larissa Lantto

5’1” - Senior (Right-handed)

Eden Prairie, Minnesota (Eden Prairie HS)

Major—Child and Family Development


2012 Academic All-American

Kara Richard

5’8” - Junior (Right-handed)

Tecumseh, Michigan (Tecumseh HS)

Major—Elementary Education


2-Time All-American 2-Time Academic All-American

Mary Wells

5’9” - Freshman (Right-handed)

Westerville, Ohio (Westerville Central HS)

Major—Mathematics

H.S. Avg.—229

4-Time Ohio All-State Selection

Gabriella Mayfield

5’7” - Sophomore (Right-handed)

Lake Isabella, California (Eden Academy)

Major—Sports Management


2012 National Rookie of Year

Shannon Dexter


Puyallup, Washington (Emerald Ridge HS)

Major—Pre Vet / Chemistry



Megan Bentham


Keller, Texas (Fossil Ridge HS)

Major—Criminal Justice


2-Time Texas All-State Selection

Jennifer Potts


Smithboro, Illinois (Mulberry Grove HS)

Major—Education

H.S. Avg.—198

2010 KS Pepsi Runner-Up

Breanna Francis

5’6” - Freshman (Left-handed)

Webster, New York (R. L. Thomas HS)

Major—Business

H.S. Avg.—202

2012 NY All-Region Champion

Morgan Dahlke


Columbia, Missouri (Rock Bridge HS)

Major—Nursing

H.S. Avg.—205

2012 MO All-State Selection

Courtney Schultz


Hacienda Heights, California (Los Altos HS)

Major—Entrepreneurship And Social Enterprise


2-Time Academic All-American

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#27 #00

# 4 #10 #21 # 2

#19 # 6 # 9

#24 #28

~ Photo Roster ~

Courtney Barker

5’6–Redshirt Junior (Right-handed)

Tonganoxie, Kansas (Lansing HS)

Major—Business


2010 KS Pepsi Runner-Up


Alecia Lofton


Battlefield, Missouri (Springfield Kickapoo HS)

Major—Elementary Education


2-Time MO All-Star Team

Morgan Kuckelman


Wichita, Kansas (Bishop Carroll HS)

Major—Psychology


3-Time KS All-State Selection

Amber Magee


Stillwell, Kansas (Blue Valley HS)

Major—Early Childhood Educ.



Heather Wiehe


Easton, Kansas (Pleasant Ridge HS)

Major—Business

H.S. Avg.—215


Ashleigh Calcote


Friendswood, Texas (WTM Academy HS)

Major—Education

H.S. Avg.—193

2012 TX Youth Player of Year

Kristi Renyer


Berryton, Kansas (Shawnee Heights HS)

Major—Undecided

H.S. Avg.—205


Ciara Cleveland


Stockton, California (Lincoln HS)

Major—Nursing

H.S. Avg.—193

2012 California All-Star

Rachel Gooldy

5’6–Freshman (Right-handed)

Junction City, Kansas (Junction City HS)

Major—Music Education

H.S. Avg.—198

2012 KS All-State Selection

Sabrina Nicole Gunn

5’6–Freshman—Redshirt (Right-handed)

Clarksville, Missouri (M. V. Clopton HS)

Major-Computer Info Systems

H.S. Avg.—165

2012 Missouri All-Stars

Rebecca Avenson


Pleasant Hill, Missouri (Pleasant Hill HS)

Major—Undecided

H.S. Avg.—162

2012 MO Pepsi Finalist

Charie Nesbitt


Pleasant Hill, Missouri (Pleasant Hill HS)

Major—Business

H.S. Avg.—134

2010 NWMO USBC All-Star

#17

#18 # 8

#20 #11 # 7 # 5

#29 #31 #22

#39 #26

5’6”

Senior

Co-Captain

Left-handed

J.A. Rowland

High School

Rowland Heights,

CA

High Game:

300

High Series:

776

# 21

Coach Holmes on Natalie Jimenez: ”Natalie is one of the best

female players in the country and know she is on a mission to finish her

collegiate career on a high note. She has a tremendous amount of

experience playing in high level events and can be a dominant force in

NCAA bowling. I look for Natalie to bounce back from her injury and

have a tremendous senior season as a player and leader. ”

As a Junior: Although she was slowed significantly with a lower back

injury for much of the season, Natalie earned NTCA 2nd-Team All-

American honors (200.3 avg.) and 2nd-Team All-Academic honors. She

earned four all-tournament team selections, including two MVP honors

at the VUU Invitational and Alabama A&M Holiday Classic. Prior to

the start of the season, Natalie won the 2011 USBC Jr. Gold Champion-

ships and earned a spot on the 2012 U.S Junior National Team.

As a Sophomore: Natalie picked up right where she left off as a

freshman by earning NTCA all-division 1st Team All-American honors

and was named the DII/III National Player of the Year. Natalie led the

team with a 206.49 average during 117 matches, collecting five All-

Tournament Team selections and seven top 10 finishes.

As a Freshman: Named NTCA Division II Rookie of the Year and

Honorable Mention All-American …

played in 123 matches over 13 events …

averaged 191.43...earned two top 10

finishes, including Most Valuable Player

honors at the Alabama A&M Holiday

Classic where she averaged 230.

In High School: Was #1 in the nation

for youth females competing on USBC

Sporting Bowling conditions. She was

selected to the 2009 California All-Star

Team and was the California Scratch All

-Events Champion in 2006 & 2007.

Personal Information: Daughter of Joe and Tommie Lynn

Jimenez. Natalie’s fiance’ Clint is also a

student at UCM. Her hobbies include

hanging out with friends, going to

Disneyland, swimming and going to the

beach, and being outside. Natalie is

majoring in Sports Psychology.

Natalie Jimenez


Meet the Jennies

Career Statistics

Matches (M)

Played In

5-Person M-

Played

Baker M-

Played

Game

Average

Strike

%

Spare

%

Single Pin

Spare %

All-Tourn

Team

All-Event

Champion

High

Game

High

Series

Season

2009-10 123 65 58 191.43 41.4% 77.8% 87.5% 1 1 279 757

2010-11 117 54 63 206.49 51.7% 81.9% 91.2% 5 0 279 709

2011-12 122 56 76 200.32 47.7% 81.8% 92.4% 5 2 279 709

Total 372 175 197 199.05 47.2% 80.5% 90.5% 11 3 279 757

5’4”

Senior

Co-Captain

Right-handed

Centennial High

School

Blaine, MN

High Game:

300

High Series:

792

# 10

Coach Holmes on Kelli Schroeder: ”Kelli continues to expand

her bowling skills, which will be a very important asset for us this year.

Her ability to step into any role and be productive is critical to our level

of play, especially Kelli’s spare shooting talents. I think Kelli’s greatest

contributions in 2012-13 will be off the lanes as the team’s co-captain

and her leadership will be the key ingredient as she will be the “glue” to

our success. I look for Kelli to have a wonderful and productive season.”

As a Junior: Kelli filled many roles as a junior and played in over 120

matches, averaging 196.8. She earned All-Tournament honors at the

Mid-States Classic. In addition to her on-lane success, she earned

NTCA Academic-All-American honors for the third straight year.

As a Sophomore: Made major advances in her game and moved into

a regular starting role by the end of the season. Kelli played in 100

matches in 2010-11 and finished the year fourth on the Jennies with a

193.44 average. She led the team with a 95.3% single pin spare

conversion rate , good for 2nd on the All-Time Records list. Kelli earned

All-Tournament Team honors at the Big Red Classic.

As a Freshman: Kelli played a very active role as a part-time starter

and key substitute throughout the season, averaging 186.11 over 13

events...earned one Top 25 finish at

the Big Red Classic in Lincoln, NE.

In High School: Kelli was an all-

conference selection from 2006-08

and finished 4th at the 2008 Minn.

HS Championships … she was

named to the Minneapolis All-City

Team from 2006 to 2008, was All-

Events champion and MVP in 2008,

and won the 2008 Minnesota Youth

Average title with a 218 avg.

Personal Information: Kelli is majoring in Family and

Consumer Sciences, Secondary

Education ... is the daughter of Greg

and Theresa Schroeder...hobbies

include swimming, horseback riding,

rollerblading, playing pool and

spending time with friends.

Kelli Schroeder


Meet the Jennies

Career Statistics

Matches (M)

Played In

5-Person M-

Played

Baker M-

Played

Game

Average

Strike

%

Spare

%

Single Pin

Spare %

All-Tourn

Team

All-Event

Champion

High

Game

High

Series

Season

2009-10 113 58 55 186.11 40.0% 76.4% 87.4% 0 0 255 622

2010-11 100 41 59 193.44 42.2% 79.6% 95.3% 1 0 244 660

2011-12 120 45 75 196.80 41.4% 80.8% 87.5% 1 0 252 718

Total 333 144 189 191.40 41.1% 78.7% 89.8% 2 0 255 718

5’1”

Senior

Right-handed

Eden Prairie

High School

Eden Prairie, MN

High Game:

298

High Series:

780

# 4


Coach Holmes on Larissa Lantto: ”I am really excited to see

what Larissa can do this year. As Larissa comes into her senior season,

I know she can perform well consistently at this level and I believe she

has gained a great deal of confidence from her success of last year.

Larissa is somewhat a quiet leader, but she is certainly someone that is

a great model and will be a tremendous resource for our younger players

to learn from. I look forward to watching her continue to grow and help

our team as a competitor and leader.”

As a Junior: Moved into a starting role and became a strong

contributor, playing in 139 matches and averaging 192.3. She earned

All-Tournament Team honors at the Alabama A&M Holiday Classic.

Larissa also earned NTCA Academic All-American honors this year.

As a Sophomore: Made solid advances with her physical game

during her second season, playing as part-time starter and throughout

the year … played in every contest of the season, averaging 177.36,

including a top-25 finish at the Newman Mid-States Classic.

As a Freshman: Served in numerous roles during the year, including

starter, substitute and Baker format spare specialist during the 104

matches played … of 13 contests Larissa

played in, she averaged 182.26.

In High School: A two-time all-

conference selection, she was selected to

the Minneapolis and St. Paul all-city

teams in 2008 and 2009, and won the

Minneapolis Female Youth Average title

in 2008 with a 207 avg. ... qualified for

the 2009 Minn. Pepsi Championships …

was a semi-finalist at U.S. Jr. National

Championships in 2008 and 2011.

Personal Information: Hobbies

include going to Minnesota Twins

baseball games, hanging out with

friends, shopping, watching movies, and

spending time with family … Larissa is

majoring in Child and Family

Development … her parents, Sam and

Debbie, are both highly accomplished

bowlers and her father is a former

member of Team USA.

Larissa Lantto

Career Statistics

Matches (M)

Played In

5-Person M-

Played

Baker M-

Played

Game

Average

Strike

%

Spare

%

Single Pin

Spare %

All-Tourn

Team

All-Event

Champion

High

Game

High

Series

Season

2009-10 104 49 55 182.26 35.7% 74.4% 84.5% 0 0 235 618

2010-11 87 49 48 177.36 35.2% 73.9% 82.3% 0 0 225 619

2011-12 139 62 77 192.03 41.4% 81.7% 91.8% 1 0 257 716

Total 330 150 180 185.91 38.5% 77.8% 87.7% 1 0 257 716

Meet the Jennies

Meet the Jennies - Juniors

5’8”

Junior

Right-handed

Tecumseh

High School

Tecumseh, MI

High Game:

300

High Series:

810

# 2


Coach Holmes on Kara Richard: ”Kara comes into this season

with a great deal of confidence, based on her experiences and success

thus far. I know she is also still trying to expand her game to help with

her consistency and I believe Kara is very close to making that happen.

I look for Kara to settle in this year and be a steady force in the line-up

and I’m excited to watch her progress. I also believe Kara can help some

of the younger players in adjusting to this level on and off the lanes.”

As a Sophomore: earned NTCA 2nd-Team All-American honors

while playing in 139 matches for the season where she averaged 198.9

… also earned 1st Team Academic All-American accolades for success in

the classroom … earned four All-Tournament Team selections for

superior performances and six top-ten individual finishes during season.

As a Freshman: Named NTCA Division II/III Rookie of the Year and

Honorable Mention All American...played in 119 matches, averaging

195.67 for the season...spare shooting was among the top-10 All-Time

Jennies records for a single season...earned three top 10 finishes,

including MVP honors at the UNL Big Red Classic where she averaged

over 230...Kara was a full-time starter for the Jennies as a freshman.

In High School: Kara was a Michigan first-team all-state selection in

2008 and 2009, and honorable mention

2007 … led her high school squad to

state titles in 2008 and 2009 … set five

state records with two 300 games and

two 800 series' at the high school state

Championships … was the HS All-

Events Champion in 2005 and Singles

Champion in 2005 and 2008 … owns

four MJMA youth bowler's tour titles

and was the 2010 MVP … was a semi-

finalist at the U.S National Junior

Championships in 2009, 2011.

Personal Information:

Daughter of Ken and Jody Richard …

Kara is an elementary education

major...her hobbies include hanging out

with her twin sisters and shopping.

Kara Richard

Career Statistics

Matches (M)

Played In

5-Person M-

Played

Baker M-

Played

Game

Average

Strike

%

Spare

%

Single Pin

Spare %

All-Tourn

Team

All-Event

Champion

High

Game

High

Series

Season

2010-11 119 55 64 195.67 42.2% 84.3% 92.6% 1 1 258 707

2011-12 138 61 77 198.90 47.1% 80.8% 91.8% 4 0 262 659

Total 257 116 141 197.38 44.8% 82.3% 92.1% 5 1 262 707


5’5”

Junior

Right-handed

Los Altos

High School

Hacienda Heights,

CA

High Game:

268

High Series:

687

# 6

Coach Holmes on Courtney Schultz: “Courtney is progressing very nicely with her efforts on the lanes and in

the classroom at UCM. She continues to work hard to improve her

skills at the collegiate level and has made solid progress in these areas.

Courtney has shown a great work ethic and I believe will steadily

improve her ball roll options. She also continues to improve her spare

shooting abilities, which hopefully will create opportunities for more

playing time. It is my hope that Courtney continues to have success in

these areas and I believe she will do a great job this year.”

Sophomore Year : Courtney played in 37 matches last year,

averaging 177.6 in five competitions … Courtney paired with Courtney

Barker to win the Doubles Division of the Mid-America Individual

Championships … established new collegiate personal high game of 256.

Freshman Year : Courtney played in 25 matches last year for UCM,

averaging 176.7 in three contests … she finished with a single-pin spare

conversion rate of 87.7%, good for 4th on the team … was honored for

her academic success by earning the McCord Service Scholarship and

the UCM Dean’s List … was recognized by the National Tenpin Coaches’

Association as an Academic All-American.

In High School: Was a 2010 California Junior Bowlers’

Tour titlist … qualified for the 2009 Teen

Master’s Finals … 2009 California Pepsi

District 8 Champion … was a National

Honor Society member.

Personal Information: Courtney is majoring in Entrepreneurship

and Social Enterprise … she is the

daughter of Eileen Schultz … her hobbies

include baking, reading and swimming …

she is a member of the Alpha Phi sorority.

Courtney Schultz

Career Statistics

Matches (M)

Played In

5-Person M-

Played

Baker M-

Played

Game

Average

Strike

%

Spare

%

Single Pin

Spare %

All-Tourn

Team

All-Event

Champion

High

Game

High

Series

Season

2010-11 25 15 10 176.73 33.7% 70.7% 87.7% 0 0 202 562

2011-12 37 24 13 177.60 33.8% 75.1% 83.3% 0 0 256 619

Total 62 39 23

177.22 33.8% 73.0% 85.4% 0 0 256 619


Coach Holmes on Courtney Barker: “Courtney made positive strides last year with her skill development and we hope that will continue this season. If Courtney can continue to improve on her speed control and spare shooting, she will become a more versatile player and see more playing time”.

Sophomore Year: played in 24 matches, two tournaments … 181.5 average … won Singles and Doubles Divisions of Mid-America Individual Championships.

Freshman Year: Redshirt season

Personal Information: Daughter of James and Tammy Barker...majoring in business … placed 2nd at the 2010 Kansas Pepsi Championships... Earned spot to Tennessee High School State Championships four straight years (2007-10)...placed in top 15 of Tennessee Singles Championship three years (2008-10)...hobbies include soccer and coloring.

Alecia

Lofton

#11


Coach Holmes on Alecia Lofton: “Alecia continues to make positive strides in improving her bowling skills, but her biggest contributions this year will likely be in the area of leadership. The team will benefit greatly from Alecia’s administrative and academic support skills. I am confident she will do a great job for us”.

Sophomore Year: 31 matches ... 170.2 average Freshman Year: 25 matches ... 165.1 average

Personal Information: Elementary Education major...daughter of Pam Lofton…one of first graduates of Missouri’s high school bowling program… member of first Missouri BPAA High School Championship Team (2010)...selected to Missouri All-Star Team twice (2009, 10), Springfield, Missouri Youth Bowler of Year (2010).

Courtney Barker

#7


Lansing High School Tonganoxie, KS

5’ 6” Redshirt Junior

High Game: 279 High Series: 729

Kickapoo High School

Battlefield, MO

5’ 6” Junior


Career Statistics

Matches (M)

Played In

5-Person M-

Played

Baker M-

Played

Game

Average

Strike

%

Spare

%

Single Pin

Spare %

All-Tourn

Team

All-Event

Champion

High

Game

High

Series

Total 56 35 21 167.97 29.6% 64.8% 84.5% 0 0 209 566

Career Statistics

Matches (M)

Played In

5-Person M-

Played

Baker M-

Played

Game

Average

Strike

%

Spare

%

Single Pin

Spare %

All-Tourn

Team

All-Event

Champion

High

Game

High

Series

Total 24 24 0 181.54 37.8% 77.9% 85.4% 0 0 225 635

5’7”

Sophomore

Right-handed

Eden Academy

Lake Isabella,

CA

High Game:

300

High Series:

780

# 27

Coach Holmes on Gabriella Mayfield: “Gabby started her career

at Central Missouri very well and I see no reason she will not continue

to grow and develop her skills this season. Although she performed very

well, I know she will tell you that she would like to become a better

spare shooter and more adaptable to all lane conditions. I believe Gabby

will benefit from having a year of experience because she has expressed

an interest in the team’s leadoff position. We could use Gabby at the top

of the line-up to show the squad how the lanes are playing and it takes

confidence and maturity to fill that role. I look forward to watching

Gabby continue to expand her game and think she will do a great job.”

Freshman Year: Gabby was the NTCA Division II Rookie of the Year

and was selected as an Honorable Mention All-American for her

outstanding success during the season … led the team in matches

played this season (139), primarily as a starter ... averaged 192.89 for

the season and earned two Most Valuable Player awards at the Mid-

States Classic and Big Red Classic … during one of her All-Tournament

Team performances, Gabby averaged 237.8 per game (Big Red Classic).

In High School: Gabby was the national runner-up at the 2011 Teen

Masters Championships … was the high

qualifier of the 2011 Northpointe Youth

Championships … was a three-time BVL

California Youth Champion and three

California Jr. Scratch Tour titles ... has

also been a four-time Singles and All-

Events Champion of the Bakersfield, CA

Greater Empire Tournament and she

was Runner-up at the 2011 California

Pepsi Championships … was a semi-

finalist at the 2011 U.S. Jr. National

Championships (USBC Jr. Gold).

Personal Information: Daughter of Daniel and Christina

Mayfield...majoring in sports

management…hobbies include playing

the piano, going to the lake and hanging

out with friends.

Gabriella Mayfield


Meet the Jennies - Sophomores

Career Statistics

Matches (M)

Played In

5-Person M-

Played

Baker M-

Played

Game

Average

Strike

%

Spare

%

Single Pin

Spare %

All-Tourn

Team

All-Event

Champion

High

Game

High

Series

Season

2011-12 139 62 77 192.89 47.3% 78.4% 87.0% 2 2 275 710

Total 139 62 77 192.89 47.3% 78.4% 87.0% 2 2 275 710

5’4”

Sophomore

Right-handed

Emerald Ridge

High School

Puyallup,

WA

High Game:

276

High Series:

746

# 24

Coach Holmes on Shannon Dexter: “Shannon did a very nice job

for us last year with the roles we asked her to fill and I believe she made

great strides in expanding her skills. Shannon’s ball roll gives us a

distinct advantage when we need a straighter player and she is a great

asset to have for our team. I believe her bowling skills will continue to

develop and I feel Shannon can step into a more comprehensive role

when called upon. Shannon is an important key to our success and I

look forward to watching her contributions this year.”

Freshman Year: Shannon played in 56 matches and 10 events last

year, averaging 176.4 in a reserve / spare shooting specialist role during

most matches … her best performance was a 201.7 in a limited starting

role at the UNL Big Red Classic … Shannon’s single pin spare shooting

percentage (87.7) ranked 4th of all players in 2011-12 … Shannon also

earned 3rd-Team Academic All-American honors from the National

Tenpin Coaches Association for her classroom accomplishments.

In High School: led her high school

team to the Washington 4A High School

Team Championships in 2009 and 2010

… was the 2009 and 2010 Washington

4A high school Individual Champion …

was a three-time King of the Hill

Scratch Championship (2008-10), the

All-Star Extravaganza All-Events

Champion (2010) and received two All-

Star Team selections (2009, 2010) from

the Washington South Puget Sound

USBC … earned the Vista Leadership

Award and was a member of the

National Honor Society.

Personal Information: Daughter of Larry and Cindy

Dexter...majoring in Pre-Veterinary /

Biochemistry…hobbies include playing

music (guitar, bass), singing, dancing,

and playing other sports like soccer.

Shannon Dexter



Career Statistics

Matches (M)

Played In

5-Person M-

Played

Baker M-

Played

Game

Average

Strike

%

Spare

%

Single Pin

Spare %

All-Tourn

Team

All-Event

Champion

High

Game

High

Series

Season

2011-12 56 30 26 176.45 35.2% 78.1% 87.6% 0 0 226 594

Total 56 30 26 176.45 35.2% 78.1% 87.6% 0 0 226 594

5’2”

Sophomore

Right-handed

Fossill Ridge

High School

Keller, TX

High Game:

300

High Series:

716

# 28

Coach Holmes on Megan Bentham: “Megan returns for her

sophomore season ready to build on a solid first year in which she

functioned in multiple roles. Unfortunately, Megan’s skill development

may be significantly slowed early in the season due to major knee

surgery she had during the summer on a pre-existing condition. If

Megan’s rehabilitation goes well and she can return to form, I look for

her to continue to expand and develop her skills. I am hopeful that

Megan can be an on-lane contributor for us this year as her physical

game can really benefit our style of

play. However, even if Megan cannot

compete regularly, she will be an

important part of our group in regards

to her work ethic and positive attitude

for the team. Megan has the ability to

provide a spark and her level of energy

is important to our team’s success.

Even when not competing, Megan is a

key part of our group.”

Freshman Year: played in 10 events

during the season (66 matches) in part-

time reserve roles, averaging 172.8 …

best performance was in a limited

starting position at the Prairie View

Invitational where she averaged 188.6

… finished 6th among team in single

pin spare shooting percentage.

In High School: was a four-year starter for her high school bowling

program at Fossil Ridge High School … she qualified for the Texas

State High School Bowling Championships three times as an individual

finalist (2008-10) … helped lead the Fossill Ridge H.S. boys’ team to the

Texas State Championships Runner-Up finish in

2009 … her youth coach is former UCM men’s

team player and United States Amateur

Champion Paul Fleming.

Personal Information: Daughter of Rebecca

and Brant Rydberg and Scott Bentham …

majoring in Criminal Justice … hobbies include

hanging out with friends and family.

Megan Bentham



Career Statistics

Matches (M)

Played In

5-Person M-

Played

Baker M-

Played

Game

Average

Strike

%

Spare

%

Single Pin

Spare %

All-Tourn

Team

All-Event

Champion

High

Game

High

Series

Season

2011-12 66 32 34 172.81 31.7% 73.4% 87.3% 0 0 207 566

Total 66 32 34 172.81 31.7% 73.4% 87.3% 0 0 207 566

Coach Holmes on Morgan Kuckelman: “Morgan worked hard on her physical game last year to improve her release and speed control. I believe if she can continue to make advances in those areas and her spare shooting, she can work herself into a position for more playing time. I look for Morgan to make additional progress this year.”

Freshman Year: played in four events (33 matches), averaging 169.6 … earned Academic All-American honors from National Tenpin Coaches Association.

Personal Information: Daughter of Mike and Phyllis Kuckelman … helped lead team to 2009 Kansas High School Championship title, 2nd place (2010) and 3rd place (2011) finishes, in addition to two top five individual finishes (2009, 10) … earned 1st-Team All-State honors three times (2009-11) … majoring in Psychology … hobbies include reading books, playing ultimate Frisbee, watching TV and hanging out with friends.

Amber

Magee

#5


Coach Holmes on Amber Magee: “Amber was one of our most improved players last year in regards to skill development. Amber also provided great contributions in regards to helping teammates stay positive and upbeat during competition. I look for Amber to continue to expand her game and be a great model for working hard.”

Freshman Year: 38 matches ... 156.0 average … earned Academic All-American honors from Coaches Association.

Personal Information: Elementary / Early Childhood Education major … daughter of Chuck and Debbie Magee … finished 12th in 2011 USBC Youth Open … has earned eight top-5 KC Open honors, including 2nd place in 2010 … hobbies include listening to country music and Twitter.

Morgan

Kuckelman #20


Bishop Carroll High School

Wichita, KS 5’ 6” Sophomore


Blue Valley High School

Stillwell, KS

5’ 8” Sophomore


Career Statistics

Matches (M)

Played In

5-Person M-

Played

Baker M-

Played

Game

Average

Strike

%

Spare

%

Single Pin

Spare %

All-Tourn

Team

All-Event

Champion

High

Game

High

Series

Total 38 34 4 156.06 26.1% 64.8% 76.1% 0 0 220 557

Career Statistics

Matches (M)

Played In

5-Person M-

Played

Baker M-

Played

Game

Average

Strike

%

Spare

%

Single Pin

Spare %

All-Tourn

Team

All-Event

Champion

High

Game

High

Series

Total 33 27 6 169.65 34.7% 72.6% 82.5% 0 0 211 586

5’9”

Freshman

Right-handed

Westerville

Central

High School

Westerville, OH

High Game:

300

High Series:

793

# 00

Coach Holmes on Mary Wells: “Mary arrives at Central Missouri

as a highly decorated youth and high school player who I believe was

the top recruit in the country last year. Mary possesses a wonderful

combination of advanced skills, experience and level of maturity for

someone her age. She has the ability to play well in any environment

and can excel against a variety of conditions and tough situations. Mary

will be able to step into our starting line-up immediately and will not

need much time to become adjusted to the NCAA collegiate game. We

feel very fortunate to have her as a member of our squad and it should

be a lot of fun watching her grow and mature as a player at UCM.”

In High School: Mary led her team to the Ohio State High School

Bowling Championships four seasons (2009-12), finishing with 2nd place

(2010) and 3rd place (2011) honors … she was a four-time Ohio All-State

selection, with two 1st-Team awards (2010, 11) … won the 2010 Ohio

Individual State Championship and finished 3rd in 2011 … also won 16

Ohio high school tournament

awards during career … was a

member of 2011 USBC Youth

Open Team Championship

squad … was a semi-finalist

each of the last three seasons at

the U.S. junior national

Championships (Jr. Gold),

finishing 9th in 2012 … she

won the 2011 Junior Master

Tournament and has 18 youth

titles from the MJMA, JTBA,

and OYBT tours … Mary was

the Junior Tenpin Bowling

Association Player of the Year

in 2010-11.

Personal Information: Daughter of Julie and Brent

Wells...majoring in actuarial

science…hobbies include

hanging out with friends…

Mary’s mother won two bowling

national championships (1983,

1985) while competing at West

Texas A&M and was the Most

Valuable Player of the 1986

Championships.

“My primary goal this year

is to be a good contributor to the team”

Mary Wells


Meet the Jennies - Freshmen

5’7”

Freshman

Right-handed

Mulberry Grove

High School

Smithboro,

IL

High Game:

279

High Series:

737

# 19

Coach Holmes on Jennifer Potts: “I am really excited to have Jennifer join our squad and believe she will

fill several different roles for us this year. Jennifer background of

playing on difficult lane conditions regularly should help her right away

and I believe this experience will shorten her transition to the collegiate

level. Jennifer also brings a very energetic, hard-working personality to

the squad. Jennifer’s physical game is pretty solid she had a real desire

to improve her skills. If Jennifer can expand her abilities to manage

ball speed and release options, it will make our squad much deeper and

more diverse. I look for Jennifer contribute to the squad very soon and

she has the ability to be a contributor for a long time in various spots.”

In High School: Jennifer was the 2012 Illinois Star of Tomorrow and 2011 Illinois YST

Bowler of the Year … She was a two-time Illinois Youth Tour Champion

and a three-time gold medalist of the Keystone Junior Bowler's Tour …

finished fourth at the 2012 Illinois All-Star Shootout. Did not compete

in high school bowling but

her high personal average of

189 is competing exclusively

on elite-level conditions …

Jennifer finished in top 25

at 2011 Northpointe

Championships and has

been a two time qualifier for

the USBC Junior Gold

Championships (2010, 11).

Personal Information: Daughter of Pam and Joe

Potts...majoring in Speech

Language Pathology …

hobbies include shopping

and listening to music …

personal coach is Larry

Earnest, father of

Vanderbilt University’s

Earnest sisters … Jennifer

is also an elite-level trap

and skeet shooter, earning

multiple high school and

individual awards in the

sport.

“I want to win the NCAA Championship and be a contributing

member during my freshman year at Central.”

Jennifer Potts



Coach Holmes on Morgan Dahlke: ”Morgan comes to Central after a successful youth career in Missouri. She has really improved her skills and has made great strides to elevate her game to this level. I believe Morgan can continue to grow and provide us with another young, solid contributor.”

In High School: Competed for Rock Bridge high school bowling program

two years, selected to conference All-Star Team in 2012 … won Missouri

2012 Heart of America Tour title and 2011 Missouri Pepsi tournament

Championship … won 2011 International Family Doubles Tournament.

Personal Information: Daughter of Lezlie and Don Dahlke … majoring in Nursing .... graduated with honors … trained in EMT-B certification.

Breanna Francis

#9

Left-Handed


Coach Holmes on Breanna Francis:

“Bree has been brought in to be our

second option from the left side of the

lanes this year. I believe she can come

in, get comfortable with college play, and

learn from one of the best players in the

country. I feel she can contribute well.”

In High School: Multi-sport athlete, led

her team to a 1st place finish at the 2012

New York High School Class A Sectional

Championship and won the individual

title … was centerfielder / leadoff hitter

for high school and club softball teams.

Personal Information: History major

… daughter of Rachele and Kevin Cook

… she will also play softball at UCM.

Morgan Dahlke

#12

Right– Handed


Rock Bridge High School

Columbia, MO

5’ 6” Freshman


R. L. Thomas High School

Webster, NY

5’ 6” Freshman


Coach Holmes on Heather Wiehe: “Heather joins the squad after a

quiet but very successful youth career. Although Heather is a very

skilled player, she didn’t have many competitive opportunities to show-

case her youth talents. I believe she will have a very good college career

but Heather will likely redshirt this season and work on her game.”

In High School: Finished 2nd in the Kansas State Singles Champion-

ship in 2011 and 2nd at the Missouri Pepsi Championships in 2011 …

finished as the High Average Female for 2010-11 … 3-time JOG qualifier

Personal Information: majoring in Accountancy … Daughter of Kenneth

and Tracy Wiehe … goals include becoming Certified Public Accountant.

Ashleigh Calcote

#18

Right-Handed


Coach Holmes on Ashleigh Calcote:

Ashleigh arrives at Central Missouri

after a successful youth career in Texas.

She has an opportunity this year to

become familiar with college play. I am

looking for Ashleigh to expand her skills

and I believe she will do a great job.”

In High School: Texas USBC Youth

Queens Champion and Youth Singles

Champion (2012)...National Honor

Society...inducted in Texas and Greater

Houston USBC Halls of Honor.

Personal Information: majoring in

Dietetics...daughter of Amy and Edward

Calcote … is a USBC Youth Ambassador.

Heather Wiehe

#8

Right-Handed


Pleasant Ridge High School

Easton, KS

5’ 1” Freshman


WTM Academy

Friendswood, TX

5’ 6” Freshman


Coach Holmes on Kristi Renyer: “Kristi comes to Central after a suc-

cessful high school career in Kansas. I am hopeful that Kristi can elevate

her game to the next level. I look for Kristi to expand her skills this year.”

In High School: Was the 2011 Kansas State High School All-Events

Champion and led team to the Girls Team Championship…two-time

Kansas All-State selection, 4-time all-city girls selection.

Personal Information: Finance major...daughter of Kay and Randy

Renyer...hobbies include dirt track racing and hanging out with friends.

Kristi Renyer


Coach Holmes on Rachel Gooldy: “Rachel comes to Central Missouri

after a solid prep and high school career in Kansas. I look for Rachel to

use this season to improve and expand her overall skills.”

In High School: earned 5th place honor at Kansas State 6A High School

Championships, finishing 12th individually...led her team to the 2010-11

Centennial League titles and 2011 High Plains Baker Team Champions

Personal: Information: daughter of Jay Gooldy and Beth Schlesener…

majoring in Music Education...is also a member of UCM Marching Band.

Rachel Gooldy

Coach Holmes on Ciara Cleveland: “Ciara joins the Jennies after a solid youth career in northern California. I look for Ciara to use this season to work on her game and establish a consistent set of skills to play at this level.”

In High School: 1st place, northern California Jr. Bowler’s Tournament

… San Joaquin county women’s high average...Scholastic Medal Recipient

… was a 2-time member of the San Joaquin county All-Stars.

Personal Information: daughter of Robert and Kelli Cleveland … major

is Nursing … hobbies include swimming and photography.

Ciara Cleveland


5’5” - RH Shawnee Heights High School High Game: 290 Freshman Berryton, KS High Series: 735 # 39

5’4” - RH Lincoln High School High Game: 300 Freshman Stockton, CA High Series: 695 # 26

5’4” - RH Junction City High School High Game: 279 Freshman Junction City, KS High Series: 688 # 29

Coach Holmes on Nicole Gunn: “Nicole comes to UCM after a solid youth

career in northern Missouri. Although she plans to redshirt this year and

work on her game, Nicole will be a positive upbeat influence on the team.”

In High School: was 2009-10 NEMO USBC District 1 Bowler of the Year…

earned All-Events, Scratch, Doubles and Team titles in NEMO USBC

Association Tournaments...member of Honor Society and multiple groups.

Personal Information: majoring in Nursing...daughter of Kathy Turner

and Toby Gunn...member of 2010 Missouri HS Class 1 softball champions.

(Sabrina) Nicole Gunn


Coach Holmes on Rebecca Avenson: “Rebecca comes to Central

Missouri looking to establish her bowling skills again after spending time

away from the game due to an injury. My goals for Rebecca are to get

settled into college life and the academic challenges ahead while we work

on her game during a redshirt season.”

In High School: Participated in youth leagues and Choir.

Personal Information: majoring in Business...is the daughter of Chris

and Gary Rickard...enjoying singing and listening to music.

Rebecca Avenson

Coach Holmes on Charie Nesbitt: “Charie joins our group as a transfer

student looking to establish a set of basic skills. Her work ethic and up-

beat attitude should assist her in settling into a regular college classroom

routine and practice schedule. Charie is interested in growing her skills.”

In High School: participated in multiple social groups and clubs

Personal Information: undecided major...hobbies include listening to

music and hanging out with friends

Charie Nesbitt


5’2” - RH M. V. Clopton High School High Game: 244 Freshman (RS) Clarksville, MO High Series: 574 # 22

5’3” - RH Community College Transfer High Game: N/A Freshman (RS) Pleasant Hill, MO High Series: N/A # 31

5’4” - LH Pleasant Hill High School High Game: N/A Freshman (RS) Pleasant Hill, MO High Series: N/A # 17

2011-2012 Season Recap Oct. 15-16 Newman University Mid-States Classic—

Wichita, KS The Jennies opened the season as the #4 ranked NCAA team in the NTCA

all-division NCAA poll. Their first event of the 2011-12 season was a successful one as the squad went 13-1 in the 24-team field and won the event, defeating Wichita State University (the #1 USBC women’s team) for the title. Three women earned spots on the All-Tournament Team, with freshman Gabriella Mayfield (201.9) earning Most Valuable Player honors. Juniors Natalie Jimenez and Kelli Schroeder also earned tournament awards.

Oct. 28-30 UCM Greater Ozark Invitational— Springfield, MO

The 8-team competition field of the Greater Ozark Invitational included seven top-2o ranked teams, including five of the top ten in the country. The #4 ranked Jennies did not play very well during qualifying or match play rounds and finished with a record of 6-7 and a 5th place finish. Kara Richard led UCM with an average of 210.0, earning All-Tournament honors. Senior Kim Wallace and Junior Larissa Lantto finished second on the squad with a 186.6 average. Junior Amanda Mulcahy

won the Open Singles Division of the event with an average of 191.6.

Nov. 18-20 Maryland-Eastern Shores Hawk Classic— Millsboro, DE The Jennies traveled east just before the Thanksgiving Break to play at the 20-team UMES Hawk Classic. Up against a very talented northeast region field which included 16 of the top 20 teams in the country, the squad bounced back quite well with a 5th place finish and won two of their final three matches to end on a high note. UCM finished with an 8-5 record and won several important out-of-region matches. The squad was led by Natalie Jimenez with a 197.2 average, finishing in the top 10 of all athletes competing. Kelli Schroeder was second on the squad with a 193.5 average.

Dec. 2-4 St. Paul’s College Jeannette Lee Invitational— Midlothian, VA The #4 Jennies headed back out to the northeast region for their next event, competing in the Jeannette Lee Invitational near Richmond, VA. The 16-team field traditionally provides great competition against other NCAA Division II schools and further high-level matches against other post-season caliber teams from the region. Central Missouri enjoyed a great weekend of competition and won their second tournament of the season, finishing with a perfect 12-0 record for the trip. The trip included wins over #3 Fairleigh Dickinson and #9 Sacred Heart University in match play. Junior Natalie Jimenez was the MVP for the event, averaging an impressive 226.2, with sophomore Kara Richard also making the All-Tournament Team with an average of 223.0. Junior Larissa Lantto also finished in the top 10 of the event with an average of 194.8.

Jan. 13-15 Arkansas State Mid-Winter Classic— Jonesboro, AR

The #6 ranked Jennies opened the 2012 NCAA portion of their season with a 3rd place finish at the 16-team Arkansas State Mid-Winter Classic. UCM finished the event with a 9-4 record and several high-quality wins. Central ended the difficult qualifying rounds in fourth place and and defeated Nebraska twice during match play to earn their final position. Natalie Jimenez picked up the spring where she left off by leading the squad with a 207.2 average and earned All-Tournament Team honors. Kelli Schroeder, Kara Richard and Larissa Lantto all averaged above 190.

Jan. 19-21 Univ. of Nebraska Big Red Invitational— Lincoln, NE

The Jennies traveled to Nebraska as the 2-time defending tournament champion and would be playing against an 12-team field, including seven of the top 20 teams in the country. The ladies continued their solid play with a record of 11-2 but just missed defending their title for a third year, finishing in 2nd place to Arkansas State University in this total pinfall format event. The Jennies were paced by freshman Gabby Mayfield, who won Most Valuable Player honors with a tremendous average of 237.8 for the tournament. Sophomore Kara Richard (209.6) and Junior Kelli Schroeder (207) also led the squad with outstanding performances.

Feb. 3-5 Prairie View ITRC Invitational— Arlington, TX

The #6 Jennies headed south in the first weekend of February for a new event hosted by Prairie View A&M University at the Team USA Training and Research Center, USBC’s ITRC. The state-of-the-art facility provided great a great competition backdrop as 10 of the top 20

team in the country battled for the title. In the end, UCM finished with a 9-4 record and 5th place finish for the weekend. Juniors Larissa Lantto (212.8) and Kelli Schroeder (207) led the individual performances of the squad.

Feb. 17-19 Morgan State James Brown Invitational—Baltimore, MD UCM traveled to northeast region one final time for the year in an effort to improve their competitive resume. Traditionally one of the largest event during the season in the country, the 23-team field boasted 16 of the top 20 teams in the country. The #5 Jennies played very well throughout the event and finished with an overall record of 9-3 and a 3rd place finish. Sophomore Kara Richard led the squad with a 219.6 average and earned Tournament Team honors. Junior Larissa Lantto (214.0 average) finished in the top 10 of all athletes.

Feb. 24-26 Alabama A&M Holiday Classic—Bessemer, AL

UCM traveled south again to a suburb of Birmingham, Alabama for the Holiday Classic. Traditionally one of the year’s stronger events in the Central region, the Holiday Classic provides a great test for the last portion of the year. The Jennies did not play very well during the entire weekend, losing their last four matches of the event. Although they finished in 4th place for the 9-team field, they had a final record of 5-6. The Jennies placed two players among the top athletes of the event, with Natalie Jimenez earning MVP honors with a 218.6 per game average. Larissa Lantto (212.8) and Kara Richard (209.4) also earned All-Tournament Team selections for their performances.

Mar. 16-18 Vanderbilt Univ. Music City Classic— Smyrna, TN The #7 UCM traveled to a suburb of Nashville, Tennessee for the last regular season event of the year, hoping to gain one final tune-up for the post-season against a 22-team field which included all but one of the top teams in the country. After two solid days of competition, the Jennies qualified at the #2 seed. The final day of the regular season did not go well and the Jennies lost all three matches, slipping to 4th place in the final standings. Junior Natalie Jimenez led the team with a 196.5 average, with freshman Gabby Mayfield (193.3) and senior Kim Wallace (189.8) providing solid efforts as well. The team recognized senior Kim Wallace for her contributions to UCM on the final day of the regular season.


Freshman Gabriella Mayfield started the season with MVP honors at the Mid-States Classic She earned two MVP selections during the season.

Natalie Jimenez earned five All-Tournament Team honors and two Most Valuable Player awards during her junior year.

All photos by UCM Staff

Junior Larissa Lantto had three top-1o tournament finishes in 2011

-12, including All-Tournament Team honors in Alabama

Sophomore Kara Richard earned four All-Tournament Team honors in 2011-12.

2011-2012 Season Recap

Apr. 12-14 NCAA Women’s National Championships— Cleveland, Ohio

The Jennies believed their regular season body of work during for 2011-12 was good enough put them in a position to be considered for the National Championships. On March 28, they were granted their wish as they were selected to compete as one of only eight teams for the 2012 NCAA Women’s Bowling title.

The #7 Jennies came to the Championships with great optimism and felt their regular season performances would benefit their post-season efforts. UCM started the qualifying matches well with a victory over Valparaiso, followed by losses to UMES and Vanderbilt. However, they rebounded to claim victories over Fairleigh Dickinson and Nebraska and were in the middle of standings. Unfortunately fatigue and loss of focus cost Central Missouri as they suffered two losses to Arkansas State and Sacred Heart, with the poor performance of the last match dropping their scores to the #7 seed after Day One. Natalie Jimenez finished as the high performer of the squad, averaging 207.5 and good for 5th overall. Kara Richard finished 2nd for the Jennies with a 195.5 average and a top 15 finish.

Day two would find Central Missouri against a very familiar foe this season —the University of Nebraska, the #2 seed after qualifying. The Jennies never could find consistency during the match and lost 0-4. Round two of the double-elimination format positioned UCM against #6 Arkansas State University. The Jennies would start very well and get out to an early, large lead in the match at 3-1. Unfortunately they could not maintain their level of play and lost 3-4, thereby eliminating them from the competition. Central Missouri finished the season with an 94-45 record.

The 2011-12 Jennies accomplished a large number of things during the season, including two tournament titles and finishing every event of the regular season in the top five. The ladies also gained a great deal of valuable experience and solidified several roster positions for the future. Junior Natalie Jimenez (2nd Team), Sophomore Kara Richard (2nd Team) and Freshman Gabriella Mayfield (Honorable Mention) were recognized by the National Tenpin Coaches Association for their outstanding play during the season as All-Americans.

Mayfield was selected as the DII Rookie of the Year. Gabriella averaged 192.8 for the season and won two tournament MVP honors (Mid-States Classic and Big Red Classic). Jimenez finished 2nd in the voting for Division II Player of the Year and her average of 200.3 was tops for the team this season. Jimenez and Richard were both also named to the Capital One / CoSIDA Academic All-District Teams for their excellence in both academics and athletics. Eight UCM student-athletes earned NTCA Academic All-American honors.


Central Missouri at the 2012 NCAA Championships Front Row (L to R): Larissa Lantto, Natalie Jimenez, Kim Wallace, Shannon Dexter, Megan Bentham; Back Row (L to R): Assistant Coach Heather D’Errico, Gabriella Mayfield, Kelli Schroeder, Samantha Kilian, Kara Richard, Amber Magee, Head Coach Ron Holmes Photo above provided by NCAA

Post-Season

Awards

Academic

Player Year Major

Natalie Jimenez Junior Psychology

Larissa Lantto Junior Child and Family Development

Kelli Schroeder Junior Family and Consumer Sciences

Kara Richard Sophomore Elementary Education

Samantha Kilian Sophomore Business

Shannon Dexter Freshman Pre-Veterinary / Biochemistry

Morgan Kuckelman Freshman Psychology

Amber Magee Freshman Elementary / EC Education

Natalie Jimenez 2nd-Team All-American

Kara Richard 2nd-Team All-American

Gabriella Mayfield Division II Rookie of the Year,

Honorable Mention All-American

Performance

Jennies Bowling HistoryJennies Bowling HistoryJennies Bowling History

Since its elevation to varsity status in 2001, UCM has earned 10 Championship berths.

UCM has made 31 post-season appearances during it’s history.

Central Missouri is commonly recognized for developing elite-level players and providing them an opportunity to showcase

their talents. Throughout the program’s history, several members have been honored as one of the finest collegiate players in the

country by being selected as an All-American. The various Coaches’ Associations select the top athletes of each season for these

awards, with the top five women of the group earning 1st Team honors, followed by 2nd Team, 3rd Team, and Honorable Mention.

In just the last decade, 15 Central Missouri women have earned a total of 28 regular All–American honors. All-American

voting is not done by separate NCAA divisions, thereby identifying the athletic accomplishment as truly the nation’s best.

1st Team All-Americans

Amber Gazverde

2002, 2004

Lisa Stack

1999*, 2000*

Elite Level Players

Additional

All–Americans

* Selection earned as member of team

prior to program’s elevation to varsity status

(note: The NTCA did not perform Division I voting in 2004 or

2005)


Amanda Falk

2010

Kara Richard 2011, 2012

Natalie Jimenez 2010, 2012

Kim Wallace 2011

Alyssa Surges 2009

Tina Peak 2006

Kim Wirth 2005

Sara Cox 2004, 2005

Angie Swift 2004

Amber Gazverde 2001*

Lisa Stack 1997*, 1998*

Erin McDonnell 1995*

Alecia Hefter

2004

Natalie Jimenez

2011

Bryanna Caldwell

2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

Tina Peak

2004, 2005, 2007

Jiovanna Bruce

2005

Gabriella Mayfield 2012

Throughout the program’s history, Central Missouri’s student-athletes have been

recognized for their success in the classroom by being selected as Academic All-

Americans. Since the team’s elevation to varsity status, 39 players have been

awarded with these honors. Eleven women have earned the award their entire career

and the TEAM cumulative grade point average during these seasons is 3.36.

The women are supported by a network of staff to help maintain a successful balance

between their roles as students and athletes. Tutoring and academic advisement are

two significant Athletic Department services provided for ensuring academic progress.

Instrumental in providing student-athletes with the assistance are John Culp and

John Hicklin from the Athletic Support Services offices in the Dockery Building.

Academic All-Americans


Steph McCulloch

2010, 11

Courtney Schultz

2011

Amanda Mulcahy

2010, 11

Kate Bocklage

2010, 11

Katie Eckelberger

2010, 11

Teresa Christopher

2008, 09, 10, 11

Robin Noland

2009, 10, 11

Alli Gerding

2006, 07, 08, 09

Jamie Mitchell

2007, 08, 09

Rachel Rothermel

2006, 07. 08, 09 Alyssa Surges

2008, 09

Ashley Bonebright

2010, 11

Amanda Cortese

2009

Natalie Cortese

2009 Ann Brown

2007, 08

Bryanna Caldwell

2007, 08

Amanda Falk

2008

Jen Medon

2008

Kim Wirth

2004, 05, 06,

Tina Peak

2006, 07

Sam Swanson

2006, 07

Danielle LeFever

2004, 05, 06, 07

Sarah Bane

2006

Sara Cox

2003, 04, 05, 06

Alecia Hefter

2002, 03, 04, 05

Christine Lukie

2005

Jenna Wagner

2005

Erin Landford

2002, 03, 04 Angie Swift

2003, 04

Jessica Wright

2006

Tracie Driggs

2000, 01, 02, 03

Becky Graffia

2000. 01, 02, 03

John Culp Program Development

& Retention Coordinator

John Hicklin Academic Advisor

for Athletics

Kelli Schroeder

2010, 11, 12 Natalie Jimenez

2012

Larissa Lantto

2012

Kara Richard

2012 Shannon Dexter

2012

Amber Magee

2012

Morgan Kuckelman

2012

Sam Kilian

2011, 12

Elite Level Players

National Players of the Year


Natalie

Jimenez

2011

National

Tenpin

Coaches

Association

Amanda

Falk

2010

National

Tenpin

Coaches

Association

Natalie Jimenez was one of the nation’s best during the 2010-11

season, finishing as runner-up in the voting for all-division Player of

the Year and earning 1st-Team All-American honor in addition to her

NCAA Division II accolades. Jimenez averaged 206.5 for the season,

earning five All-Tournament Team selections and finishing in the top

10 of all regular season tournaments she competed in this season.

Jimenez averaged above 215 for two events during the season,

including the UMES Hawk Classic where she finished with a 225.4 per

game average.

Bryanna Caldwell was a tremendous player from the very beginning of her college career

and became the first women’s collegiate player in any division to earn national Player of the

Year honors all four season of competition.

In 2004-05, Caldwell completed her freshman season by earning the national Player of the Year

award and 1st-Team All-American honors for multiple NCAA divisions. Bryanna averaged

200.5 her first year of NCAA competition, receiving two MVP awards for her achievements,

including a 228.0 per game performance at the MN-Mankato Invitational. Caldwell earned eight

All-Tournament Team honors this season and anchored the squad to a national runner-up finish

at the 2005 NCAA Championships.

Bryanna continued the outstanding display of skills in 2005-06 by earning Division II Player of the Year honors and

finishing fifth in the voting for athletes of all divisions. The award also earned her another 1st-Team All-American selection

by the NTCA. Caldwell excelled to receive six All-Tournament Team honors during her sophomore campaign and was

selected for three Most Valuable Player event honors while averaging 207.5. During her MVP-level performance at the MN-

Mankato Invitational, Bryanna rolled a perfect 300 game. Caldwell again led the Jennies to the 2006 NCAA Championships

where they finished fifth.

The 2006-07 season just kept the cycle rolling along for Caldwell as she earned her third straight

Player of the Year honor and finished third in the voting for consensus national player of the

year. With this selection, Bryanna also received 1st-Team All-American

honors. Caldwell played in 120 matches this season, averaging 201.4 for the

year and tallied six more All-Tournament Team selections. Her best of two

MVP event performances for the regular season came at the Alabama A&M

Holiday Classic where Caldwell averaged 219.6. At the 2007 NCAA

Championships Caldwell averaged 229.2 (4th individually) and led her team

to another fifth place finish.

For her 2007-08 senior season, Bryanna continued her tremendous effort by

earning a fourth Player of the Year honor and 1st-Team All-American

selection, while finishing fourth in the voting for the all-division award.

Bryanna’s 4-time selection made her the first player at any level in the history

of the college bowling to earn this distinction. Caldwell averaged 201.1 for the

season, including six All-Tournament Team selections. One of Caldwell’s two

MVP performances came during her final home tournament where she

averaged 218.4. At the 2008 NCAA Championships, Caldwell finished sixth

individually and anchored her squad to a third straight 5th place finish.

Individuals who perform at an exceptional level during the season are selected as the National Player of the Year. Awards can

be presented by division only or for all divisions combined. Central Missouri has been fortunate to have several women recognized for

their elite year-long performances and two women have been selected as the consensus Women’s Collegiate Player of the Year.

Amanda Falk concluded her wonderful career at

Central Missouri in 2010 by not only leading a very

young squad to but also earning Division II Player of

the Year honors. Amanda finished fifth in the

voting for national player of the year and earned 1st-

Team All-American recognition among all NCAA

student-athletes. Falk averaged 196.0 for the 130

matches in 2009-10, receiving the Most Valuable

Player for the Big Red Classic and earning All-

Tournament honors at three additional events this

season. Perhaps Amanda’s greatest contribution of 2010 was competing at an

elite level year individually while captaining a team of 15 freshmen and

sophomores back to the NCAA post season.

Bryanna

Caldwell

2005

2006

2007

2008

National

Tenpin

Coaches

Association

Elite Level Players

National Players of the Year

Amber Gazverde

2002 (2)

2004

National Tenpin

Coaches Association

National Collegiate

Bowling Coaches Assn.

Bowling Writer’s

Association of America

Lisa Stack *

2000 (Runner–Up)

National

Collegiate

Bowling

Coaches

Association


Four seniors helped lead the 2009 squad to the national finals of the NCAA Bowling Championships

Amber Gazverde was the dominant women’s player throughout

2002 for all divisions, averaging an incredible 212.0 for 85 regular

games throughout the season. Gazverde won five All-Tournament

Team awards during her sophomore year, including Most Valuable

Player honors at the Mid-States Championships where she rolled a

300 game and 804 3-game series. Amber was the consensus choice for

national player of the year by both organizations who provide the

awards (NCBCA and BWAA).

Amber finished her senior year with a tremendous success as well,

earning national player of the year honors for a second time as

awarded by the NTCA. Gavzerde led her squad to the inaugural 2004

NCAA Women’s Bowling Championships where her team finished as

the national runner-up. During the season, Gazverde averaged an

amazing 217.2 for the entire year and earned five All-Tournament

Team selections. Amber averaged 223.2 at the 2004 NCAA

Championships and was selected to the All-Tournament Team.

Although it is not formally listed as such, special recognition goes to

Lisa Stack for her outstanding performance during the 1999-2000

season in which she was recognized as the top female player for all

women’s division programs that season. The 1st-Team All-American

led her squad with an average of 205.0 for the season and won All-

Tournament Team honors in 7 of the 10 events she played her senior

year. Stack led a very young Jennies team to a 4th place finish at the

Women’s Intercollegiate Team Championships, while being selected to

the 2000 ITC All-Tournament Team. Missy (Belinder) Parkin was

awarded the formal player of the year honors in 2000 although she

competed as a member of her men’s team for her school. Stack

received the top award for women’s only student-athletes.

Photos above provided by USBC; photo below was taken by Megan Raymond

Elite Level Players

National Rookie of the Year

Photos credits from the top of page to bottom: UCM Public Relations Staff,

NCAA staff, Megan Raymond, and Bob Badalucco


Recognition for outstanding play by first-year student athletes is given by the Coaches’ Association as the National Rookie of

the Year for each respective division. Central Missouri has been fortunate to have six players selected in the last decade.

Kara Richard finished as the top rookie for NCAA Division II in 2011 and

an Honorable Mention All-American for all divisions. Kara immediately stepped

into the starting line-up as a freshman and played in all 10 contests, starting 119

matches. Richard’s season average was 195.7, finishing six tournaments among

the top 15 athletes in all divisions and earning MVP honors at the Big Red Classic

where she scored a blistering 233.0 per game. Richard also earned a spot in the

UCM record books, posting top 10 spots in two single-season categories.

Natalie Jimenez was recognized as the top rookie for all NCAA divisions in

2010, including Division II. The freshman immediately stepped into the starting

line-up for Central Missouri and earned 2nd Team All-American honors for her

efforts. She played in all 11 events and started 123 matches. Jimenez averaged

191.4 for the season, finishing four of the tournaments among the top 15 athletes

in all divisions and earning Most Valuable Player honors at the Alabama A&M

Holiday Classic where she averaged an outstanding 230.4 per game.

Jamie Mitchell was recognized as the top rookie for NCAA Division II in

2007. Jamie’s first year at Central produced positive results right away as she

played in all 9 tournaments and started 118 matches. Mitchell averaged 188.8 for

the season, finishing six of the tournaments among the top 15 athletes in all event

fields. Jamie earned All-Tournament Team honors at the DII/DIII Challenge in

Virginia and the Southern Classic in Louisiana. Mitchell also finished in the top

three of several team statistical areas for the 2006-07 season.

Bryanna Caldwell burst onto the NCAA bowling scene as a freshman and

started one of the most decorated careers of any female player in collegiate

bowling. Not only was she the top rookie in 2005, she was also selected as a 1st

Team All-American for multiple divisions. Caldwell immediately stepped into the

anchor position for Central Missouri and played in all 10 contests and started 102

matches. Bryanna averaged 200.5 for the season, earning a team record eight All-

Tournament Team selections. Caldwell also led the Jennies to the 2005 NCAA

Championships this season and a national runner-up finish.

Tina Peak’s first year as a member of the Jennies was a very memorable

one. Tina’s selection as the top rookie for 2004 was in addition to being honored

as a 1st Team All-American for multiple divisions. The freshman immediately

stepped into the starting line-up for Central and played in all 10 contests, starting

119 matches. Tina averaged 205.6 for the season, earning four All-Tournament

Team awards and MVP honors at the MVSU Classic. Peak finished her first year

with a tremendous experience at the NCAA Championships, averaging 229.3,

rolling a perfect 300 game, and helping the Jennies to a national runner-up finish.

Gabriella Mayfield finished as the top rookie for NCAA Division II in 2012

and an Honorable Mention All-American for all divisions. Gabby immediately

stepped into the UCM line-up as a freshman and competed in 138 matches. She

finished the season with an average of 192.89, earning Most Valuable Player

honors at the Mid-States Classic and the Big Red Classic. While earning the MVP

award in Nebraska, Gabby averaged a very impressive 237.8. Gabby also finished

in the top 15 of All-Events for three contests.

Several of Central Missouri’s women have earned the opportunity to represent the United States of America as members

of the Team USA national (Team USA) and junior national (Jr. Team USA) squads. A total of 24 medals have been won by

Central Missouri female players and alumni in international competition, including a total of 12 gold medals.

Lisa Stack Team USA 2000, 2001, 2002

Below: Bryanna Caldwell at the 2007

Tournament of Americas in Tamarac, FL.

Between 2006 & 2007, Caldwell won 13

international medals, including eight gold.

Amber Gazverde * represented the United

States at the 1999 Youth World Champion-

ships in Moscow, Russia where she finished

in 4th place. (* original picture not available; alternate photo used).

Photos provided by Team USA, USBC

Competing as part of Team USA

Amber Gazverde Jr. Team USA 2000

Erin Landford Jr. Team USA 2004

Bryanna Caldwell Jr. Team USA 2006, 2007

Tina Peak Jr. Team USA 2007

International

Medal Count

Overall Gold

Bryanna Caldwell 18 8

Lisa Stack 3 2

Tina Peak * 3 2

(* with People to People Sports Ambassadors)

Above: Natalie Jimenez

and her sister Samantha at

the 2011 USBC Jr.

National Championships

(Jr. Gold) where Natalie

was crowned the Women’s

Youth Amateur Champion

Left: Bryanna Caldwell &

Tina Peak at the 2007 Jr.

Team USA Training Camp

in Colorado Springs, CO.


Amber Lester Jr. Team USA 2001

Natalie Jimenez Jr. Team USA 2012

Bryanna Caldwell

Team USA 2011


From Student-Athlete … to Alumni

Central Missouri provides tremendous opportunities

for student-athletes to prepare for success during their

athletic and academic careers.

UCM helps prepare their future alumni to work as part

of a team and function as resourceful, well-trained partners in business.

Multiple offices provide student-athletes with the tools

necessary for transition from the fields and courts to

the office, classroom and boardroom. Numerous former bowlers have stepped directly into the “real”

world upon graduation - these ladies are making vital

contributions in their fields every day. Many former players still compete at elite levels in the sport.

Capt. Danielle (LeFever) Crowder (‘07)

Assistant Staff Judge Advocate

Captain, United States Air Force

Aviano, Italy

Tina (Peak) Balser (‘08)

Asst. Dir. of Student Enrichment

College of Engineering - Univ. of Missouri

Regional Staff Member, Ebonite

Amber (Gazverde) Goreham (‘04)

Director

Office of Career Services

University of Central Missouri

Tracy Driggs (‘03)

Major Gifts Officer - Atlanta, GA

Erin (Landford) Loschetter (‘04)

Sr. Comp & Benefits Analyst - Avon, OH

Sara Cox (‘05)

Program Analyst - Kansas City, MO

Jessica (Wright) Pruitt (‘06)

Registered Nurse - Moberly, MO

Kim Wirth (‘07)

Graphic Arts Designer - Hopkins, MN

Samantha (Swanson) Lambert (‘08)

Accountant - Arlington, TX

Bryanna Caldwell (‘08)

Columbia 300 Regional Staff - Red Rock, AZ

Rachel Rothermel (‘09)

Child Welfare Counselor - Chicago, IL

Allison (Gerding) Scully (‘09)

Teacher / Head Coach - Grain Valley, MO

Jamie Mitchell (‘09)

Elementary Teacher - LaMarque, TX

Amanda Falk (‘10)

Elementary Teacher - Tucson, AZ

Where are they now?

UCM Bowling Retired Jerseys

* 0 * 1 * 15 * 23 *

On January 23,

2009, the Jennies

retired the first

jerseys of the

UCM women’s

program. Earning

the highest honor

awarded by the

team, four

women were

recognized for

their outstanding

career accomp-

lishments and

contributions to

women’s bowling.

The ceremony

honored the

following Jennies:

Lisa (Stack)

Pawlak (1997-2000),

Amber

(Gazverde)

Goreham (2001-04),

Tina (Peak)

Balser (2003-07),

and Bryanna

Caldwell (2004-08).

Photos by Dave Kopp

Above: Tina Peak-Balser ( #1) Above: Kathy Anderson on behalf of Lisa Stack-Pawlack (#23)

Elite Level Players

UCM All-Sports Female Athletes of the Year Each year the University of Central Missouri recognizes its top male and female athletes with the Athlete of the Year awards.

Jennies bowlers have the honor of sharing this award with other female athletes three out of the last eight years.

Amber Gazverde 2004

(with Carrie Potthast—volleyball)

Tina Peak (right) 2007

(with Katie Tarka—volleyball)

Bryanna Caldwell 2008

(with Jillian Ohrman—volleyball, not pictured)


UCM Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees The ultimate honor of respect as a student-athlete is to be selected into the Central Missouri Athletics Hall of Fame. Athletes and

teams inducted into this prestigious group are recognized by it’s peers as one of the very best to ever play for Central Missouri.

Jennies Bowling has been honored to have some of it’s initial players and teams selected for this special honor.

2003 Women’s Team - 2010 Amber Gazverde - 2010 2004 Women’s Team - 2011

Post—Season Honors / Records

Individuals who perform at an exceptional level in the post-season are selected to the National Championships All-Tournament

Team. Central Missouri has been fortunate to have several women selected to one of these teams during their post-season play.

Tina Peak

2005

All photos provided by USBC or NCAA * Award earned as member of UCM Team during years prior to

Lisa

Stack

2000*

1999*

Theresa

Dames

1998*

Sarah

Kelly

2002

Tracie Driggs

2003

Amber Gazverde

2004

Theresa Christopher

2009


High Average—Individual

Name Gms Pins AVG

1 Amber Gazverde 7 1563 223.29

2 Tina Peak 19 4220 222.11

3 Bryanna Caldwell 16 3314 207.12

4 Jamie Mitchell 5 1030 206.00

5 Natalie Jimenez 19 3883 204.36

6 Alecia Hefter 9 1836 204.00

7 Angela Swift 7 1420 202.86

8 Kelli Schroeder 12 2410 200.83

9 Amber Lester 5 992 198.40

10 Sara Cox 6 1185 197.50

11 Kara Richard 14 2763 197.35

12 Samantha Swanson 9 1717 190.77

High Game—Individual

Name Year Score

1 Tina Peak 2004 300


3 Sandra Dekoj 2004 267

High Series—Individual

Name Year Score



3 Bryanna Caldwell 2007 704

Post—Season Scoring Records High Team Game—5 Person

Name Year Score

1 NCAA Champ’s 2004 1192



High Team Series—5 Person

Name Year Score




High Team Game—Baker Format

Name Year Score




High Team Series—Baker Format

Name Year Score




Team Game Avg— 5 Person Format

Year Gms Pins AVG

1 2004 7 7592 1084.6

2 2007 4 4270 1067.5

3 2005 4 4078 1019.5

4 2011 7 6935 990.7

5 2009 4 3896 974.0

6 2012 7 6769 967.0

7 2010 7 6741 963.1

8 2008 4 3666 916.5

9 2006 4 3384 846.0

Game Average—Baker Format

Year Gms Pins AVG

1 2011 12 2462 205.2

2 2007 38 7708 202.8

3 2005 54 10917 202.2

4 2004 36 7164 199.0

5 2012 11 2163 196.6

6 2006 36 7008 192.2

7 2009 51 9801 192.2

8 2003 96 17480 182.1

9 2002 96 17309 180.3

10 2010 22 1783 178.3

11 2008 38 6772 178.2

Post Season Success through the Years

Central Missouri Women’s Bowling has accomplished many things

throughout its history, including a high level of success in the post-season. The

Jennies are one of only three teams to qualify for every NCAA Bowling

Championship and have played in the Finals five of the last ten years. In

addition to the NCAA years, the women have earned their way to another two

Championship-day appearances during the last 15 years. Along the way, various

story lines have developed and great experiences are worth reflecting on . . .

2003 . . . An Unlikely Cast Shall Lead Them . . .

During the 2002-03 season, the Jennies played very well during the regular

season and had earned a record of 144-25. They won three regular season tour-

naments and top-5 finishes in three others. Eight individuals, including 2002

National Player of the Year Amber Gazverde, earned event honors during the

season. For a team that returned all but one starter from the previous year’s 3rd

place Championship finish, this experienced squad was very good, but was not considered as a front runner for the national title. The team began the post-season by

earning their way to the national finals through a 2nd place finish at the West Sectional

Championships. The Jennies entered the Championships ranked #5 in the nation.

The 2003 Championships were held in Tulsa, Oklahoma on April 24-26. During the

qualifying rounds, Central’s women experienced very sub-par performances and buried

themselves in 12th place by the end of the first day. At the start of Day 2, a line-up

change resulted in the removal of the left-handed Gazverde, and a complete shuffling of

the roster order. Inserted into the anchor position was senior Tracie Driggs, a part-time

starter who had performed very well during the preliminary rounds. The first match

against #3 ranked Nebraska began with two game

losses, followed by four straight victories in the

best 4 out of 7 match. Next came match victories

over #2 ranked West Texas A&M University and

#1 ranked Wichita State University, winning 10

games in a row and 15 of their last 16 games. Championship Day found Central Missouri undefeated and in the Winner’s Bracket against #1

Wichita State for a second time. Although they had been defeated on the previous day, WSU had

won their way back through the Consolation Bracket to reach the Semi-Finals and had knocked

CMSU out of the exact same position at the 2002 National Championships. This time however,

Central never wavered and was up to the challenge. The Jennies defeated Wichita State for a

second straight day (4-1) to advance to the Championship Finals against Florida State University.

Florida State had earned their way to the Championship match by finishing second after the

qualifying rounds and winning their side of the bracket Saturday morning. The Finals would be a

winner-take-all best 2 out of 3 Baker Match, with FSU as the higher seed. Feeding off a very high

level of emotion and enthusiasm, Central Missouri rolled strikes on four of their first five shots and

won Game 1 by a score of 199 - 183. During Game #2, lane changes and great shot making by FSU

forced CMSU into an early deficit, ultimately losing 177 - 233.

At the start of Game #3, Central made several adjustments to compensate for the quickly

changing lane conditions. A spare by senior Becky Graffia and key strikes by senior Erin Landford

and sophomore Amber Lester propelled Central Missouri to an early lead. Two more spares and

another Landford strike extended the lead margin. With a filled 10th frame by senior Tracie Driggs

and junior Amber Gazverde, the ladies had sealed their 187 - 123 victory and first National title.

Even without their traditional starting line-up, Central Missouri found a way to use their team

depth and talents to accomplish the ultimate goal. For her outstanding performance throughout the

National Championships, Tracie Driggs was named to the 2003 Women’s All-Tournament Team. All photos provided by USBC


2003 … the Championship Experience

All competition photos provided by USBC; bottom photos provided by UCM Athletics and Sara Cox


2004-05 . . . Different Cast, Same Incredible Performances. . .

In each of the last two years, CMSU had lost four starters from their line-up due to graduation or personal issues. This season’s team would have to get it done with a young and very inexperienced cast – and they certainly exceeded expectations. The group completed the season using 2 to 4 freshmen and in the starting line-up. They finished the season with a record of 89-21 and were led by All-American sophomore Tina Peak and National Player and Freshman of the Year, Bryanna Caldwell. Senior Alecia Hefter, a 2004 All-American,

rejoined the roster during the spring for the post-season run.

At the NCAA Championships, Central used its youthful talent to stay near the top of the leader board and finished as the #4 seed after qualifying. During this performance, Tina Peak again attained perfection by rolling a 300 game and became the only woman to ever shoot two 300s at the NCAA Championships. A first-round loss to New Jersey City University (2-4) in the double-elimination bracket would force Central Missouri to take a different path to the finals this year. (continued next page)

2008-09 . . . A Gutsy Bunch of Athletes . . .

In 2008-09, the team was going to have to win the title a completely different way – succeed without a dominant player. Gone were a four-time national player of the year and three starters who had led the team for several seasons. This squad would have plenty of experience with five seniors, but most of this year’s ladies were former role players with limited starting experience. The upperclassmen and a group of freshman were put into action immediately. Through lots of growing pains and hard work, UCM finished the season with a record of 84-36 and were led by All-American Senior Alyssa Surges and former NCAA Division II Freshman of the Year Jamie Mitchell.

Central Missouri competed in the post-season with a renewed sense of purpose after likely being one of the last teams selected for the NCAA Championships. The squad battled through the early rounds with great energy and finished qualifying as the #6 seed. On Day 2, UCM began its bracket play with a 4-0 victory over 2008 Champion Maryland-Eastern Shore, but would fall in the second round to eventual semi-finalist Delaware State 1-4. However, the team rebounded quickly to defeat 2007 Champion and top-ranked Vanderbilt University 4-0 to advance to the national semi-finals. Fairleigh Dickinson University, the 2006 Champion, would be the Jennies’ next opponent. Central would defeat FDU 4-1 on Friday to advance and would defeat FDU again 4-2 on Championship Saturday for it’s fifth trip to the title match since 1998.

Even though the team played with tremendous heart throughout the Championships, UCM could not maintain it’s momentum and fell to top-seeded Nebraska (2-4) and finished as the National Runner-Up. For her outstanding efforts throughout the Championships, Theresa Christopher was selected to the Championships All-

Tournament Team.



Theresa Christopher celebrates a strike during the Champion-ships.

Photo by Megan Raymond

Above: The team reacts to a strike by senior Jamie Mitchell during Game 3. Right: The ladies celebrates their 2nd place finish.

Photos by Megan Raymond (2), Matthey Mitchell

Senior Allison Gerding-Scully makes a shot during the final match


The Jennies congratulate Tina Peak for her perfect 300 game during the Championships


Above: Tina Peak, Jiovanna Bruce, Samantha Swanson, Bryanna Caldwell and other teammates celebrate a strike rolled during the semi-final rounds of the National Championships.


Great rebound performances and victories against Sacred Heart (4-2), Maryland-Eastern Shores (4-1), and Bethune—Cookman University (4-3) propelled the Jennies to Championship Day for the third straight season. In the Championship Semi-Finals, CMSU soundly defeated Fairleigh Dickinson University 4-0 to earn a trip back the NCAA finals.

Unlike last year, Central Missouri would come into Championship Day with one loss and would have to defeat the #1 seed twice to win the title. Although the team played with tremendous effort, CMSU could not defeat the defending national champion Nebraska squad (2-4), and finished national runner-up for a second straight year. For her performance, Peak was selected to the Championships All-Tournament Team.

Above: Bryanna Caldwell completes a shot during Game 2 of the finals.

Left, top: Jiovanna Bruce completing a shot during the semi-final match

Left, bottom: Samantha Swanson completing a shot during Game 4 of finals Left, middle: Jennies accepting their national runner-up trophies

Photos by Bob Badalucco

2003-04 . . . Trying to Make NCAA History . . .

The 2003-04 season began with the Jennies as the reigning National Champions – however, this season was to be a completely new and different experience as the NCAA had now adopted Women’s Bowling as a Championship sport. Therefore, all NCAA teams would be competing for the first-ever NCAA Bowling title.

The team finished the season with a record of 72-23, became the first NCAA team to shoot a 300 Baker game and was one of the favorites to win the first ever NCAA Championship. Leading the way for the squad was senior Amber Gazverde, the 2004 DII-III National Player of the Year. In addition, the roster included Tina Peak, 2004 Freshman of the Year and three other members of the 2003 national championship squad.

At the NCAA Championships in Houston, TX, Central battled to stay at the top of the leader board throughout the qualifying rounds and emerged as the #1 Seed for the Championship Bracket. Bracket victories over Winston-Salem State (4-1), New Jersey City (4-2) and Nebraska (4-3) vaulted Central into Saturday. Championship Day found CMSU vs. Nebraska again, as they had won their way through the Consolation Bracket to reach the Finals.

Unfortunately, CMSU could not finish their run, as Nebraska defeated the Jennies in both Championship matches (2-4, 2-4) to earn the first NCAA title. For her performance, Amber Gazverde was selected to the NCAA Champion-

ships All-Tournament Team.

Tina Peak also put her name in the Championship record books as one of two individuals to roll a perfect 300 game during qualifying.



Top: Sophomore Angela Swift in action during Game 4 of the Championship match

Bottom: Tina Peak, Sara Cox and other teammates celebrate a strike by Amber Gazverde during Game 3 of the finals.

Photos courtesy of USBC

Above: Tina Peak gets fired up during the Championship finals.

Below: Jennies receive their NCAA national runner-up trophies

Photos courtesy of USBC

2001-02 . . . The Start of a Very Successful Decade . . .

2001-02 was the first year the Jennies squad had been elevated to varsity status at Central Missouri but the team was very experienced and one of the top teams in the country. The squad returned four starters from the previous season, including All-American Amber Gazverde and top recruit Erin Landford. The 2001-02 season went extremely well for the Jennies, earning a record of 98-22 and entering the post-season as the #4 ranked team in the country. Amber Gazverde was the consensus 2002 National Player of the Year, averaging over 212 for the regular season.

The 2001-02 Championships were held in Buffalo, NY and the qualifying rounds placed the Jennies as the #7 seed headed to match play. Bracket play for the Central Missouri went very well on Day 2 as they defeated everyone they faced (Sacred Heart 4-1, Eric CC 4-1, Indiana St. 4-0) and left the Jennies as the only undefeated team in their side of the bracket.

Championship Day began with Central facing off against #3 seed Wichita State

University. After a highly competitive match, the Jennies fell to WSU 3-4. Although they only had one bracket loss, CMSU was out of national championship contention.

In the consolation finals, Central faced off against Florida State University. Although they started the contest very slow due to the previous loss, the team rebounded to win the match 4-3 and earn 3rd place honors. For her performance, Sarah Kelly earned All-Tournament Team honors.

Above: Sarah Kelly receives her Champion-ships All-Tournament Team Award. Left: The Jennies receive their 3rd Place trophy at the National Championship

Photos by USBC

The Jennies congratulate Amber Gazverde for a strike during a qualifying round of the National Championships

Photo by USBC



1997-98 . . . Before the NCAA, the Championships Experience . . .

Although just prior to reaching Varsity status, the 1997-98 team deserves special recognition of coming within a whisper of earning the team’s first national championship. Due to being prior to NCAA competition, the team played in the same post-season system as the 2001-03 squads. The Jennies finished the regular season ranked #5 team in the country and were led by two-time All-American Lisa Stack and former Rookie of the Year Erin McDonnell.

The Championships were held in Madison, WI, with final matches being held in the first-ever college stadium fieldhouse. The squad finished the qualifying rounds as the #5 seed, with Theresa Dames leading the early team performances. Championship Saturday involved Central

defeating #2 seed California State—Fresno and #4 seed Sacred Heart University to reach the final match. The ESPN-televised finals pitted the Jennies against top-seeded and #1 ranked Morehead State University in a two-game, total pinfall match.

Although the team started the match slowly in Game 1, Central quickly made up the difference to begin Game 2 with

three consecutive strikes and held the lead into the middle portion of the final game.

Unfortunately MSU rolled key strikes during the two final frames, with ‘98 National Player of the Year Kelly Kulick rolling a double in the 10th frame to win the title (374-390).

Top: Dames, Stack and Erickson celebrate during Game 1 of the finals. Right: Central receives their national runner-up trophy.

All match photos provided by USBC

Top: Squad has one final pep talk before the match Bottom: April Erickson in action during Game 2

Team Roster (front row to back, left to right): Sherree Bell, April Erickson, Carrie Hayes, Jodi Meese, Theresa Dames, Erin McDonnell, Lisa Stack, Linda Frye


2003 Championships - Tulsa, OK Photo by Robert Hefter

2008 Championships - Omaha, NE Photo by Sara Cox

2010 Championships - New Brunswick, NJ

Photo by USBC

2006 Championships - Houston, TX Photos taken by David Cox

2004 Championships - Houston, TX Photo by Robert Hefter

2009 Championships - Taylor, MI Photos by Megan Raymond

2011 Championships - Detroit, MI

Photo by Jodi Richard

2009 Championships - Taylor, MI Photo by Megan Raymond


2007 Championships - Orlando, FL Photo by Monica Caldwell

2002 Championships - Buffalo, NY Photo taken by USBC

2005 Championships - Orlando, FL Photo by Bob Badalucco

2005 Championships - Orlando, FL Photo by USBC

2002 Championships - Buffalo, NY

Photo by Erin Landford

2005 Championships - Orlando, FL Photo by Monica Caldwell


Athletic All-Americans

Name Award Year

Natalie Jimenez 2nd Team 2011-12 Kara Richard 2nd Team 2011-12 Gabriella Mayfield Hon Mention 2011-12 Natalie Jimenez 1st Team 2010-11 Kara Richard Hon Mention 2010-11 Kim Wallace Hon Mention 2010-11 Amanda Falk 1st Team 2009-10 Natalie Jimenez 2nd Team 2009-10 Alyssa Surges Hon Mention 2008-09 Bryanna Caldwell 1st Team 2007-08 Bryanna Caldwell 1st Team 2006-07 Tina Peak 1st Team 2006-07 Bryanna Caldwell 1st Team 2005-06 Tina Peak 2nd Team 2005-06 Bryanna Caldwell 1st Team 2004-05 Tina Peak 1st Team 2004-05 Jiovanna Bruce 1st Team 2004-05 Sara Cox 2nd Team 2004-05 Kim Wirth Hon Mention 2004-05 Amber Gazverde 1st Team 2003-04 Tina Peak 1st Team 2003-04 Alecia Hefter 1st Team 2003-04 Sara Cox 2nd Team 2003-04 Angie Swift Hon Mention 2003-04 Amber Gazverde 1st Team 2001-02 Amber Gazverde* 2nd Team 2000-01 Lisa Stack* 1st Team 1999-00 Lisa Stack* 1st Team 1998-99 Lisa Stack* 2nd Team 1997-98 Lisa Stack* 2nd Team 1996-97 Erin McDonnell* Hon Mention 1994-95

National Player of the Year

Name Award Year

Natalie Jimenez NTCA 2010-11 Amanda Falk NTCA 2009-10 Bryanna Caldwell NTCA 2007-08 Bryanna Caldwell NTCA 2006-07 Bryanna Caldwell NTCA 2005-06 Bryanna Caldwell NTCA 2004-05 Amber Gazverde NTCA 2003-04 Amber Gazverde NCBCA 2001-02 Amber Gazverde BWAA 2001-02 Lisa Stack* Runner-Up 1999-00

National Rookie of the Year

Name Award Year

Gabriella Mayfield NTCA 2011-12 Kara Richard NTCA 2010-11 Natalie Jimenez NTCA 2009-10 Jamie Mitchell NTCA 2006-07 Bryanna Caldwell NTCA 2004-05 Tina Peak NTCA 2003-04 Lisa Stack* Runner-Up 1996-97 Erin McDonnell* NCBCA 1994-95

Conference Awards (The MIAA does not currently sponsor women’s bowling as a

conference sport)

Regional Awards (2004-06 only)

Name Award Year

Bryanna Caldwell All-Region 2004-06 Tina Peak All-Region 2004-06 Sara Cox All-Region 2004-06 Samantha Swanson All-Region 2005-06 Jiovanna Bruce All-Region 2004-05 Kim Wirth All-Region 2004-05 Bryanna Caldwell Region MVP 2004-06

Team USA System Players

Name Year

Natalie Jimenez Jr. Team USA 2012 Bryanna Caldwell Team USA 2011 Tina Peak Jr. Team USA 2007 Bryanna Caldwell Jr. Team USA 2006-07 Erin Landford Jr. Team USA 2004 Amber Lester Jr. Team USA 2001 Amber Gazverde Jr. Team USA 2000 Lisa Stack* Team USA 2000-02

International Competition Appearances

Name Year

Bryanna Caldwell Jr. Team USA 2006-07 Tina Peak People to People 2002 Lisa Stack Team USA 2000-02 Amber Gazverde USA Youth 1998

All-Tournament Team Selections (Career)

Name Years Select MVPs

1 Bryanna Caldwell 2004-08 26 9 2 Amber Gazverde 2000-04 20 7 3 Tina Peak 2003-07 18 4 4 Natalie Jimenez 2009- 9 3 5 Amanda Falk 2007-10 7 1 6 Kara Richard 2010- 5 1

An All-American selection from the 2010-11 season, Kim Wallace helped lead the Jennies to the Runner-Up finish at the 2009 NCAA Championships.


Erin Landford, a key member of the 2003 National Champion-ship team, was also a 3-time Academic All-American and Junior Team USA member in 2004.


Academic All-Americans

Name Award # Year

Shannon Dexter NTCA 1 2011-12 Morgan Kuckelman NTCA 1 2011-12 Amber Magee NTCA 1 2011-12 Natalie Jimenez NTCA 1 2011-12 Larissa Lantto NTCA 1 2011-12 Kara Richard NTCA 2 2010-12 Kelli Schroeder NTCA 3 2009-12 Stephanie McCulloch NTCA 3 2009-12 Samantha Kilian NTCA 2 2010-12 Courtney Schultz NTCA 1 2010-11 Kate Bocklage NTCA 2 2009-11 Katie Eckelberger NTCA 2 2009-11 Amanda Mulcahy NTCA 2 2009-11 Ashley Bonebright NTCA 2 2009-11 Robin Noland NTCA 3 2008-11 Theresa Christopher NTCA 4 2007-11 Amanda Cortese NTCA 1 2008-09 Natalie Cortese NTCA 1 2008-09 Amanda Falk NTCA 1 2007-08 Jen Medon NTCA 1 2007-08 Alyssa Surges NTCA 2 2007-09 Bryanna Caldwell NTCA 2 2006-08 Jamie Mitchell NTCA 3 2006-09

Ann Brown NTCA 2 2006-08 Tina Peak NTCA 1 2006-07 Alli Gerding-Scully NTCA 4 2005-09 Rachel Rothermel NTCA 4 2005-09 Samantha Swanson NTCA 2 2005-07 Sarah Bane NTCA 1 2005-06 Danielle LeFever NTCA 3 2004-07 Christine Lukie NTCA 2 2004-05 Jenna Wagner NTCA 1 2004-05 Kim Wirth NTCA 4 2003-07 Sara Cox NCBCA/NTCA 4 2002-06 Angie Swift NCBCA/NTCA 2 2002-04 Jessica Wright NCBCA/NTCA 2 2002-04 Alecia Hefter NCBCA/NTCA 4 2001-05 Erin Landford NCBCA 2 2001-03 Tracie Driggs* NCBCA 4 1999-03 Becky Graffia* NCBCA 4 1999-03

Jennies All-Americans and All-Time Awards

* Member of UCM Team during years as a club-sport program


Amanda Falk was a key member of the Jennies success during the 2006-10 seasons.

Falk earned 2009-10 National Player of the Year and 1st Team All-American honors for her efforts on the lanes and in the classroom.

Photo by Matthew Mitchell

The inaugural Central Missouri varsity squad finished 3rd at the 2001-02 Women’s National Championships in Buffalo, NY.

Photo provided by UCM Media Services

Individual

Player Average (Career)

Name Years Games Pins Average

1 Amber Gazverde* 2000-04 310 64598 208.38 2 Bryanna Caldwell 2004-08 319 64693 202.79 3 Tina Peak 2003-07 300 60637 202.12 4 Natalie Jimenz 2009- 170 33839 199.05 5 Kara Richard 2010- 117 23094 197.38 6 Nicole Banks* 1998-02 168 33141 197.27 7 Alecia Hefter 2001-05 193 37626 194.95 8 Becky Graffia* 1999-03 235 45423 193.29 9 Gabriella Mayfield 2011- 62 11959 192.89 10 Erin Landford* 2001-03 172 33045 192.12 11 Kelli Schroeder 2009- 108 20670 191.38 12 Jiovanna Bruce 2004-07 183 34815 190.25 13 Kim Knapp 2009-11 57 10823 189.87 14 Amanda Falk 2006-10 191 36085 188.93 15 Sandra Dekoj 2003-05 66 12463 188.83 16 Jamie Mitchell 2006-09 190 35723 188.02 17 Natalie Cortese 2008-09 59 11072 187.66 18 Kim Wirth 2003-07 211 39517 187.28 19 Kim Wallace 2008-12 159 29773 187.25 20 Sarah Bane 2005-06 47 8794 187.11 21 Alyssa Surges 2004-09 188 35122 186.82 22 Samantha Swanson 2004-08 211 39388 186.67 23 Sarah Kelly* 2000-03 173 32279 186.58 24 Larissa Lantto 2009- 122 22682 185.91 25 Sara Cox 2002-06 235 43519 185.19 26 Amber Lester 2002-04 78 14439 185.12 27 Theresa Christopher 2007-11 210 38804 184.78 28 Angela Swift 2002-04 63 11620 184.44 29 Danielle LeFever 2004-07 76 13992 184.11 30 Danielle Dunkin 2006-08 30 5517 183.90 31 Amanda Mulcahy 2009-12 55 10112 183.85 32 Tracie Driggs* 1999-03 88 16103 182.99 33 Amanda Cortese 2008-09 32 5848 182.75 34 Allison Gerding-Scully 2005-09 148 26877 181.60 35 Courtney Barker 2011- 24 4357 181.54 36 Ashley Bonebright 2009-11 53 9603 181.18 37 Madison Williams 2009-10 15 2707 180.47 38 Samantha Lore 2006-07 13 2341 180.08 39 Samantha Kilian 2010-12 49 8782 179.22 40 Ann Brown 2005-08 22 3922 178.27 41 Misty Griffith 2004-05 12 2133 177.75 42 Courtney Schultz 2010- 35 6203 177.22 43 Alecia Savage 2004-05 2 353 176.50 44 Shannon Dexter 2011- 22 3882 176.45 45 Katie Eckelberger 2009-11 25 4409 176.36 46 Rachel Rothermel 2005-09 77 13542 175.87 47 Ashley Williams 2003-07 43 7561 175.84 48 Jenna Wagner 2004-07 32 5627 175.84 49 Sara Graffia 2003-04 10 1747 174.70 50 Samantha Johnsen 2008-10 16 2790 174.38 51 Brittany Potts 2009-10 17 2958 174.00 52 Robin Noland 2007-11 47 8167 173.76 53 Kalei Timmer 2009-10 7 1213 173.29 54 Kate Bocklage 2009-10 13 2250 173.08 55 Megan Bentham 2011- 21 3629 172.81 56 Darby Shaw 2010 15 2592 172.80

57 Christine Lukie 2004-06 21 3597 171.29 58 Morgan Kuckelman 2011- 26 4411 169.65 59 Alecia Lofton 2010- 34 5711 167.97 60 Jesslyn Denton 2008-11 25 4095 163.80 61 Trisha James 2003-05 16 2610 163.13 62 Jen Medon 2007-08 20 3242 162.10 63 Jessica Wright 2003-05 30 4835 161.17 64 Kristen Tracy 2008-09 7 1120 160.00 65 Stephanie McCulloch 2009-12 52 8239 158.44 66 Amber Magee 2011- 34 5306 156.06 67 Ashley Purnell 2004-05 12 1818 151.50 68 Katy Bird 2006-07 5 729 145.80

* Career Average includes season(s) as a member of the UCM Club-sport and Varsity Teams

Individual Player Average (Single Season)

Name Year Games Pins Average

1 Amber Gazverde 2003-04 57 12404 217.20 2 Amber Gazverde 2001-02 85 18063 212.50 3 Bryanna Caldwell 2005-06 85 17642 207.55 4 Natalie Jimenez 2010-11 53 10944 206.49 5 Tina Peak 2003-04 61 12542 205.60 6 Tina Peak 2005-06 84 17049 202.96 7 Bryanna Caldwell 2006-07 84 17031 202.75 8 Alecia Hefter 2003-04 61 12359 202.60 9 Becky Graffia 2001-02 84 16995 201.84 10 Bryanna Caldwell 2007-08 84 16897 201.15 11 Tina Peak 2004-05 71 14246 200.64 12 Bryanna Caldwell 2004-05 70 14040 200.56 13 Natalie Jimenez 2011-12 56 11218 200.32 14 Tina Peak 2006-07 84 16800 200.00 15 Kara Richard 2011-12 62 12332 198.90 16 Kim Wallace 2010-11 39 7730 198.21 17 Amber Gazverde 2002-03 82 16179 197.30 18 Kelli Schroeder 2011-12 30 5904 196.80 19 Jiovanna Bruce 2004-05 66 12979 196.65 20 Alecia Hefter 2001-02 47 9219 196.14

Individual Player Average (Single Event)

Player Name Year Event Name Average

1 Amber Gazverde 2001-02 Nat’l Team Match Games 240.27 2 Amber Gazverde 2001-02 Mid-States Tournament 238.00 3 Kara Richard 2010-11 Big Red Classic 233.00 4 Tina Peak 2006-07 NCAA Championships 231.25 5 Natalie Jimenez 2009-10 Alabama Holiday Classic 230.38 6 Tina Peak 2004-05 NCAA Championships 229.75 7 Tina Peak 2003-04 NCAA Championships 229.29 8 Bryanna Caldwell 2006-07 NCAA Championships 229.25 9 Bryanna Caldwell 2004-05 MSU-M Maverick Inv. 228.00 10 Amber Gazverde 2003-04 NCAA Championships 223.29

Tracie Driggs (right) was selected to the All-Tournament team at the 2003 Intercollegiate Bowling Championships. Driggs led the team to its first ever National Championship with her career performance as anchor at the event. She also excelled in the classroom, finishing her education with four Academic All-American selections.



Amber Gazverde (shown above in the inaugural NCAA Championships in 2004) tops the Jennies list for all three Individual Average catagories (Career, Single Season, and Single Event)

Photos provided by NCAA

Jennies All-Time Average Leaders

Tina Peak (2003-07) helped lead the Jennies to two NCAA Championship finals and two top-five team performances.

During her career, Tina averaged 200 her entire career and nearly 230 in post-season competition.

Tina earned five All-American honors.


Year-by-Year Stats

Team Win/Loss/Tie Records

Year Record Finish 2001-02 98-22 3rd 2002-03 96-25 1st

2003-04 86-28 2nd 2004-05 89-21 2nd 2005-06 78-22-1 5th 2006-07 82-30-1 5th 2007-08 79-25 5th 2008-09 88-38 2nd 2009-10 86-44 7th 2010-11 87-35 7th 2011-12 94-45 7th

Team Game Average—5 Person Format

2001-02 994.4 2002-03 941.8 2003-04 994.6 2004-05 972.0 2005-06 980.8 2006-07 954.3 2007-08 957.7 2008-09 930.3 2009-10 931.0 2010-11 972.0 2011-12 972.1 Team Game Average—Baker Format

2001-02 189.6 2002-03 188.6 2003-04 197.4 2004-05 196.8 2005-06 194.3 2006-07 191.4 2007-08 192.5 2008-09 188.1 2009-10 187.4 2010-11 195.9 2011-12 195.6

Alecia Hefter (2001-2005) has the honor of being the only player in Jennies history to be a part of teams which reached the National Championship Finals every year she was student-athlete.

Alecia earned 1st Team All-American honors for her athletic performance in 2003-04 and Academic All-American honors all four years of her career at Central.

Photo by USBC

All-Time Roster

Name Hometown Years

Alaska

Amber Lester North Pole 2002-04

Arizona

Bryanna Caldwell Tucson 2004-08 Amanda Falk Tucson 2006-10

California

Nicole Banks Camarillo 2001-02* Ciara Cleveland Stockton 2012- Natalie Jimenez Rowland Heights 2009- Gabriella Mayfield Lake Isabella 2011- Courtney Schultz Hacienda Heights 2010-

Illinois

Ann Brown Decatur 2005-08 Amanda Cortese Hoffman Estates 2008-09 Natalie Cortese Hoffman Estates 2008-09 Sandra Dekoj Barrington Hills 2002-05 Becky Graffia Arlington Heights 2001-03* Sara Graffia Arlington Heights 2003-04 Samantha Johnsen Aurora 2008-10 Sarah Kelly Danville 2001-03* Brooke Landes Sycamore 2005-06 Christine Lukie Belleville 2004-05 Jen Medon Darien 2007-08 Tina Peak Machesney Park 2003-07 Courtney Peludat Collinsville 2007 Jennifer Potts Smithboro 2012- Rachel Rothermel Machesney Park 2005-09 Darby Shaw Lake Villa 2010 Alyssa Surges Schaumburg 2004-09 Samantha Swanson Lemont 2004-08 Jenna Wagner Burr Ridge 2004-07

Indiana

Sarah Bane Dyer 2005-06 Sara Cox Terre Haute 2002-06 Robin Noland Anderson 2007-11 Angela Swift Indianapolis 2002-04

Kansas

Courtney Barker Edwardsville 2010- Rachel Gooldy Junction City 2012- Trisha James Olathe 2003-04 Morgan Kuckelman Wichita 2011- Amber Magee Stillwell 2011- Kristi Renyer Berryton 2012- Heather Wiehe Easton 2012-

Michigan

Theresa Christopher Trenton 2007-11 Alli Gerding-Scully Davison 2005-09 Brittany Potts Saginaw 2009-11 Kara Richard Tecumseh 2010-

Minnesota

Larissa Lantto Eden Prairie 2009- Kelli Schroeder Blaine 2009-


Missouri

Kate Bocklage St. Peter’s 2009-10 Kelly Boedeker Elsberry 2001 Morgan Dahlke Columbia 2012- Danielle Dunkin N. Kansas City 2006-08 Nicole Gunn Clarksville 2012- Stephanie McCulloch Sullivan 2009-12 Ashley Purnell Lee’s Summit 2004 Alecia Savage Liberty 2003-05 Kalei Timmer St. Robert 2009-10 Kristen Tracy Lee’s Summit 2008-09 Jessica Wright Moberly 2002-05

Montana

Amanda Mulcahy Butte 2009-11

Nebraska

Ashley Bonebright Lincoln 2009-11 Jesslyn Denton Lincoln 2008-11 Samantha Lore Alliance 2006-07

New Jersey

Alecia Hefter Ridgewood 2001-05

New York

Katie Eckelberger Rochester 2009-11 Breanna Francis Webster 2012- Danielle LeFever Endwell 2004-07

North Dakota

Kim Knapp Minot 2009-11

Ohio

Erin Landord Oberlin 2001-03 Mary Wells Westerville 2012-

Oregon

Tracie Driggs Portland 2001-03*

South Dakota

Darcy Schmidt Spearfish 2004-05

Texas

Megan Bentham Keller 2011- Ashleigh Calcote Friendswood 2012- Amber Gazverde Flower Mound 2001-04* Jamie Mitchell Pearland 2006-09 Kim Wallace Richmond 2008-12 Ashley Williams Houston 2003-06 Madison Williams Katy 2009-10

Virginia

Misty Griffith Rocky Mount 2004

Washington

Shannon Dexter Pullaypup 2011-

Wisconsin

Samantha Kilian Sun Prairie 2010-12

Kim Wirth New Berlin 2003-07

South Korea

Jiovanna Bruce Seoul 2004-07

Kim Wirth (2003-07) was an Honorable Mention All-American in 2004-05 and played in two NCAA finals. Kim was also a four-time Academic All-American and earned five tournament awards during her career, with two MVP honors.

Photos by Bob Badalucco

Alyssa Surges (pictured at right) was a member of two Jennies teams which made the NCAA Championship finals (2005, 2009). Alyssa earned All-American honors her senior season.


Jennies All-Time Roster & Year-by-Year Stats

Jennies Individual & Team Records

Individual Player Performances

Year MVPs Tourn Team

2001-02 2 8 2002-03 2 8 2003-04 2 15 2004-05 5 17 2005-06 3 13 2006-07 4 14 2007-08 3 15 2008-09 0 5 2009-10 2 7 2010-11 1 8

2011-12 5 12

Team Academic Performance

Year Fall GPA Spring GPA

2001-02 3.54 3.32 2002-03 3.52 3.54 2003-04 3.21 3.16 2004-05 3.11 2.87 2005-06 3.39 3.39 2006-07 3.32 3.33 2007-08 3.81 3.68 2008-09 3.27 3.48 2009-10 3.38 3.04 2010-11 3.32 3.28 2011-12 3.43 3.38

Individual Strike Percentage (Career)

Name Percent Years

1 Amber Gazverde 52.3 % 2000-04 * 2 Bryanna Caldwell 49.5 % 2004-08 3 Tina Peak 48.2 % 2003-07 4 Natalie Jimenez 47.2 % 2009- 5 Erin Landford 46.9 % 2001-04 6 Sarah Bane 46.8 % 2005-06 7 Alecia Hefter 45.7 % 2001-05 8 Becky Graffia 45.3 % 1999-03 * 9 Kara Richard 44.8 % 2010- 10 Kim Wirth 43.9 % 2003-07

Individual Strike Percentage (Season)

Name Percent Years

1 Amber Gazverde 55.2 % 2003-04 2 Amber Gazverde 53.6 % 2001-02 3 Bryanna Caldwell 52.6 % 2005-06 4 Natalie Jimezez 51.7 % 2010-11 5 Tina Peak 50.2 % 2003-04 6 Bryanna Caldwell 49.1 % 2004-05 7 Kim Wallace 48.5 % 2010-11 8 Bryanna Caldwell 48.2 % 2007-08 9 Bryanna Caldwell 48.1 % 2006.07 10 Natalie Jimenez 47.7 % 2011-12 10 Tina Peak 47.7 % 2005-06

Individual Spare Percentage (Career)

Name Percent Years

1 Bryanna Caldwell 82.5 % 2004-08 2 Kara Richard 82.3 % 2010- 3 Natalie Jimenez 80.5 % 2009- 4 Erin Landford 80.3 % 2001-03 5 Amber Gazverde 79.6 % 2000-04 * 6 Kelli Schroeder 78.7 % 2009- 7 Becky Graffia 78.4 % 1999-03 * 8 Alyssa Surges 78.1 % 2005-09 9 Alecia Hefter 77.6 % 2001-05 10 Tina Peak 77.4 % 2003-07

Individual Spare Percentage (Season)

Name Percent Years

1 Amanda Cortese 92.9% 2008-09 2 Bryanna Caldwell 84.5 % 2007-08 3 Kara Richard 84.3 % 2010-11 4 Amber Gazverde 83.9 % 2003-04 5 Amber Gazverde 83.7 % 2001-02 6 Bryanna Caldwell 83.6 % 2006-07 7 Erin Landford 83.5 % 2001-02 8 Nicole Banks 83.1 % 2001-02 9 Alyssa Surges 82.5 % 2006-07 10 Natalie Jimenez 81.9 % 2010-11

Individual Spare Percentage –

Single Pins (Career)

Name Percent Years

1 Bryanna Caldwell 92.5 % 2004-08 2 Kara Richard 92.1 % 2010- 3 Amber Gazverde 90.8 % 2000-04 * 4 Natalie Jimenez 90.5 % 2009- 5 Tina Peak 90.0 % 2003-07 6 Kelli Schroeder 89.8 % 2009- 7 Erin Landford 89.8 % 2001-03 8 Jamie Mitchell 89.4 % 2006-09 9 Nicole Banks 89.2 % 1998-02 10 Alecia Hefter 89.1 % 2001-05

Individual Spare Percentage – Single Pins (Season)

Name Percent Years

1 Bryanna Caldwell 95.7 % 2006-07 2 Kelli Schroeder 95.3 % 2010-11 3 Bryanna Caldwell 94.4 % 2007-08 4 Amber Gazverde 93.3 % 2003-04 5 Nicole Banks 93.2 % 2001-02 6 Kara Richard 92.6 % 2010-11 7 Natalie Jimenez 92.4 % 2011-12

8 Erin Landford 92.4 % 2001-02 9 Becky Graffia 92.2 % 2002-03 10 Tina Peak 91.9 % 2003-04 * portion of stats earned prior to varsity sport status

High Individual Game

Name Year Score

Tina Peak 2003-04 300 Tina Peak 2004-05 300 Bryanna Caldwell 2005-06 300

High Individual Series (3 games)

Name Year Score

Amber Gazverde 2001-02 805 Natalie Jimenez 2009-10 757 Tina Peak 2004-05 748

High Team Game - 5 Person

Event Name Year Score

Mid States Invite 2003-04 1208 NCAA Champ’s 2003-04 1192 NCAA Champ’s 2003-04 1160

High Team Series - 5 person (3 games)


Mid States 2001-02 3368 Match Games 2001-02 3324 NCAA Champ’s 2003-04 3210

High Team Game - Baker Format


Alcorn St. Invite 2004-05 300 NCAA Champ’s 2010-11 297 Alcorn St. Invite 2004-05 289

High Team Series - Baker Format (3 games)


Alcorn St. Invite 2004-05 763 Alcorn St. Invite 2004-05 758 Greater Ozark 2004-05 742

Sara Cox (2002-06) was a two-time 2nd Team All-American at Central.

Sara also earned Academic All-American honors her entire career and was part of three National Championship Finals


Jamie Mitchell was the National Rookie of the Year in 2006-07.

Jamie also helped lead the Jennies to the NCAA Championships every year she was a member of the squad (2006-09), including a National Runner-Up finish at the 2009 NCAA Championships

Photo taken by Megan

Raymond


Bryanna Caldwell (2004-08) helped lead the Jennies to top five finishes at the NCAA Championships all four years she was as a student-athlete.

Bryanna leads or is in the top three of every season and career statistical category. Caldwell was a four-time National Player of the Year and 1st Team All-American.

Photo taken by USBC

Jennies in the Media


Samantha Swanson, Bryanna Caldwell and Jennies Bowling were featured in the February 2008 issue of Pitch Magazine, a Kansas City-based publication, looking at the rise of the bowling industry.

Photo courtesy of

www.pitch.com archives

A UCM Media Services campaign highlighting its students’ success stories has included Bryanna Caldwell, a four-time Division II Player of the Year and two-time member of Junior Team USA, in several promotional materials.

Photo courtesy of UCM University Relations

The Fall 2007 US Youth Bowler magazine included a feature article on Tina Peak. The story focused on her ability to overcome the loss of her mother at a young age. Despite the tough times, Tina pursued her bowling career at Central Missouri, became an 1st Team All-American and a member Jr. Team USA.

Photo courtesy of US Youth Bowler

UCM Library Service’s READ program features individuals and groups from the campus community in its campaign to promote reading. Following the Jennies’ NCAA Championship appearance in April 2009, the squad was asked to promote children’s literacy with a display featured in various campus sights.

Photo courtesy of UCM Library Services

Over two million combined households have watched Central Missouri Women’s Bowling

compete for the all-division National Championship on the ESPN Network since 1998.

Photo provided by Megan Raymond

The cover and a feature story of the September 2011 edition of Bowler’s Journal, an international publication of over 200,ooo subscribers, involved 2011 freshman Gabby Mayfield.

Mayfield finished second at the 2011 Teen Masters Championships, which was held at Grand Central Station in New York City, NY.

Photo courtesy of Bowler’s Journal

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2012-2013 travel schedule

October 20-21

October 27-28

November 9-11

November 16-18

Nov 30 - Dec 2

January 11-13

February 1-3

February 8-9

February 15-17

March 1-3

March 7, 8

March 15-17

April 11-13

Newman Mid-States Invitational

McKendree NCAA Invitational

Valparaiso Invitational

UMES Hawk Classic

Virginia Union NCAA Invitational

Arkansas St. Mid-Winter Classic

Prairie View A&M Women’s Invitational

Southern Varsity Challenge

Morgan State Brown Classic

UCM Greater Ozark Invitational

Mid-America Individual Championships

Vanderbilt Music City Classic

NCAA National Championships

Wichita, KS

Fairview Heights, IL

Merrillville, IN

Millsboro, DE

Midlothian, VA

Jonesboro, AR

Arlington, TX

Dallas, TX

Baltimore, MD

N. Kansas City, MO

Warrensburg, MO

Smyrna, TN

Canton, MI

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