Purdue Boilermakers Women's Basketball
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The Purdue Boilermakers women's basketball team is a college basketball program that competes in NCAA Division I and the Big Ten Conference
. Purdue is rich in tradition and history, holding the record for Big Ten Championships, along with being the only program in the conference to boast winning records versus every other school in the Big Ten. The Boilermakers have appeared in the NCAA Final Four three times, and won the NCAA National Championship in 1999. The Boilermakers share a classic rivalry with the Indiana Hoosiers
, of which Purdue owns a 40-23 series lead.
. In 1982, the sport was elevated to revenue status, which meant more money was available. Under Coach Lin Dunn
, Purdue qualified for its first NCAA Tournament game in 1989. Ten years later, Purdue won its first national championship by beating Duke University
in the title game. Sharon Versyp, a former Purdue standout, was introduced as the head coach at the start of the 2006 season.
Chicago Tribune Silver Basketball
Big Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference is the United States' oldest Division I college athletic conference. Its twelve member institutions are located primarily in the Midwestern United States, stretching from Nebraska in the west to Pennsylvania in the east...
. Purdue is rich in tradition and history, holding the record for Big Ten Championships, along with being the only program in the conference to boast winning records versus every other school in the Big Ten. The Boilermakers have appeared in the NCAA Final Four three times, and won the NCAA National Championship in 1999. The Boilermakers share a classic rivalry with the Indiana Hoosiers
Indiana Hoosiers
The Indiana Hoosiers are the athletic teams for the Bloomington campus of Indiana University . Athletic teams sponsored by IU Bloomington include cross country, track, baseball, golf, tennis, rowing, volleyball, soccer, football and basketball...
, of which Purdue owns a 40-23 series lead.
Boilermaker Women's Basketball History
In 1975, women's basketball became an intercollegiate sport at Purdue UniversityPurdue University
Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S., is the flagship university of the six-campus Purdue University system. Purdue was founded on May 6, 1869, as a land-grant university when the Indiana General Assembly, taking advantage of the Morrill Act, accepted a donation of land and...
. In 1982, the sport was elevated to revenue status, which meant more money was available. Under Coach Lin Dunn
Lin Dunn
Lin Dunn is an American longtime women's basketball coach. She is most known for being the first coach and general manager for the Seattle Storm. She has more than 500 wins to her name....
, Purdue qualified for its first NCAA Tournament game in 1989. Ten years later, Purdue won its first national championship by beating Duke University
Duke University
Duke University is a private research university located in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. In 1924, tobacco industrialist James B...
in the title game. Sharon Versyp, a former Purdue standout, was introduced as the head coach at the start of the 2006 season.
Current coaching staff
- Sharon VersypSharon VersypSharon Versyp is a former American basketball player and current head coach of the Purdue University women’s basketball team.-References:...
- Head Coach - Jody Benner - Assistant Coach
- Martin Clapp - Assistant Coach
- Nadine Morgan - Assistant Coach
2009-10 Roster
| Name | Ht. | Position | Year | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KK Houser | 5'6" | PG | FR | Lincoln, Nebraska Lincoln, Nebraska The City of Lincoln is the capital and the second-most populous city of the US state of Nebraska. Lincoln is also the county seat of Lancaster County and the home of the University of Nebraska. Lincoln's 2010 Census population was 258,379.... |
| Sam Ostarello | 6'2" | SF | FR | Fort Pierre, South Dakota |
| Ashley Wilson | 6'0" | PF | FR | Wheeling, Illinois Wheeling, Illinois Wheeling is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States, and a suburb of Chicago. The population was 34,496 at the 2000 census, and 38,555 at the 2006 special village census.-Geography:Wheeling is located at .... |
| Jodi Howell | 5'11" | SG | SR | Alexandria, Indiana Alexandria, Indiana Alexandria is a city in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States. It is about northeast of Indianapolis. It is part of the Anderson, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area... |
| Laura Garriga | 6'0" | C | SR | Cambrils, Spain |
| Fahkara Malone | 5'4" | PG | SR | Evansville, Indiana Evansville, Indiana Evansville is the third-largest city in the U.S. state of Indiana and the largest city in Southern Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 117,429. It is the county seat of Vanderburgh County and the regional hub for both Southwestern Indiana and the... |
| Sam Woods | 6'4" | PF | SO | Bolingbrook, Illinois Bolingbrook, Illinois Bolingbrook is a large village in Will and DuPage Counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the 2010 US Census, the population is 73,366... |
| Michelle Clark | 5'7" | PG | JR | Westlake Village, California Westlake Village, California Westlake Village is a planned community that straddles the Los Angeles and Ventura county line. The eastern portion is the incorporated city Westlake Village, located on the western edge of Los Angeles County, California. The city, located in the region known as the Conejo Valley, encompasses half... |
| Chelsea Jones | 6'4" | C | SO | Fort Smith, Arkansas Fort Smith, Arkansas Fort Smith is the second-largest city in Arkansas and one of the two county seats of Sebastian County. With a population of 86,209 in 2010, it is the principal city of the Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area, a region of 298,592 residents which encompasses the Arkansas... |
| Alex Guyton | 6'3" | PF | SO | Bloomington, Indiana Bloomington, Indiana Bloomington is a city in and the county seat of Monroe County in the southern region of the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 80,405 at the 2010 census.... |
| Chantel Poston | 6'0" | SF | SO | Milan, Tennessee Milan, Tennessee Milan is a city in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 7,851 at the 2010 census. The zip code assigned by the U.S. Postal Service is 38358. Residents of Milan are usually referred to as Milanites... |
| Brittany Rayburn | 5'11" | SG | SO | Attica, Indiana Attica, Indiana Attica is a city in Logan Township, Fountain County, Indiana, United States. The population was 3,245 at the 2010 census.-History:Attica was laid out by George Hollingsworth and platted by David Stump on March 19, 1825... |
| Drey Mingo | 6'2" | SF | RS-SO | Atlanta, Georgia Atlanta, Georgia Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in... |
| Antoinette Howard | 5'11" | SG | RS-SO | Loganville, Georgia Loganville, Georgia Loganville is a city located mostly in Walton County with a small portion of the city located in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States. The population was 10,963 at the 2009 census.-Geography:... |
Season-by-season results
| Season | Head coach | Overall | Conference | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Deborah Gebhardt | 8-8 | ||
| 1977 | Ruth Jones | 7-16 | ||
| 1978 | Ruth Jones | 13-7 | ||
| 1979 | Ruth Jones | 7-19 | ||
| 1980 | Ruth Jones | 4-18 | ||
| 1981 | Ruth Jones | 14-18 | ||
| 1982 | Ruth Jones | 13-17 | ||
| 1983 | Ruth Jones | 10-16 | 3-15 (8th) | |
| 1984 | Ruth Jones | 5-23 | 1-17 (10th) | |
| 1985 | Ruth Jones | 12-16 | 6-12 (T7th) | |
| 1986 | Ruth Jones | 16-11 | 9-9 (T5th) | |
| 1987 | Marsha Reall | 18-9 | 10-8 (5th) | |
| 1988 | Lin Dunn Lin Dunn Lin Dunn is an American longtime women's basketball coach. She is most known for being the first coach and general manager for the Seattle Storm. She has more than 500 wins to her name.... |
21-10 | 13-5 (3rd) | NWIT Runner-Up |
| 1989 | Lin Dunn | 24-6 | 14-4 (3rd) | NCAA Second Round |
| 1990 | Lin Dunn | 23-7 | 14-4 (3rd) | NCAA Sweet Sixteen |
| 1991 | Lin Dunn | 26-3 | 17-1 (1st) | NCAA Second Round |
| 1992 | Lin Dunn | 23-7 | 14-4 (2nd) | NCAA Sweet Sixteen |
| 1993 | Lin Dunn | 16-11 | 8-10 (6th) | |
| 1994 | Lin Dunn | 29-5 | 16-2 (T1st) | NCAA Final Four |
| 1995 | Lin Dunn | 24-8 | 13-3 (T1st) | NCAA Elite Eight |
| 1996 | Lin Dunn | 20-11 | 11-5 (4th) | NCAA First Round |
| 1997 | Nell Fortner Nell Fortner Nell Fortner is the current women's college basketball coach at Auburn. She is most well known for leading the 2000 Olympics team to a gold medal. She has received numerous awards including the 1997 National Coach of the Year, the 2000 USA Basketball Coach of the Year and the 2008 SEC Coach of the... |
17-11 | 12-4 (T1st) | NCAA Second Round |
| 1998 | Carolyn Peck Carolyn Peck Carolyn Arlene Peck is an American television sportscaster and former college basketball coach. She was was the head coach for the women's basketball teams of Purdue University and the University of Florida, and also the first head coach-general manager in the history of the WNBA's Orlando Miracle... |
23-10 | 10-6 (T3rd) | NCAA Elite Eight |
| 1999 | Carolyn Peck | 34-1 | 16-0 (1st) | NCAA Champion |
| 2000 | Kristy Curry Kristy Curry -External links:*... |
23-8 | 11-5 (T3rd) | NCAA Second Round |
| 2001 | Kristy Curry | 31-7 | 14-2 (1st) | NCAA Runner-Up |
| 2002 | Kristy Curry | 24-6 | 13-3 (1st) | NCAA Second Round |
| 2003 | Kristy Curry | 29-6 | 12-4 (T2nd) | NCAA Elite Eight |
| 2004 | Kristy Curry | 29-4 | 14-2 (2nd) | NCAA Sweet Sixteen |
| 2005 | Kristy Curry | 17-13 | 9-7 (5th) | NCAA Second Round |
| 2006 | Kristy Curry | 26-7 | 13-3 (2nd) | NCAA Sweet Sixteen |
| 2007 | Sharon Versyp Sharon Versyp Sharon Versyp is a former American basketball player and current head coach of the Purdue University women’s basketball team.-References:... |
31-6 | 14-2 (2nd) | NCAA Elite Eight |
| 2008 | Sharon Versyp | 18-14 | 11-7 (T3rd) | NCAA Second Round |
| 2009 | Sharon Versyp | 25-10 | 13-5 (T2nd) | NCAA Elite Eight |
| 2010 | Sharon Versyp | 15-17 | 9-9 (5th) | NIT Second Round |
| 2011 | Sharon Versyp | 21-11 | 9-7 (7th) | NCAA |
All-American Consensus Selections (7)
- Joy Holmes (1991)
- MaChelle JosephMaChelle JosephMaChelle Joseph is the women's basketball coach for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets women's basketball team.-References:...
(1992) - Stacey Lovelace (1995)
- Stephanie WhiteStephanie WhiteStephanie White-McCarty was a basketball player in the Women's National Basketball Association. As an intercollegiate athlete, she was named the winner of the Wade Trophy in 1999, which recognizes the top female basketball player in the nation.White was the 1995 Indiana Miss Basketball and was...
(1999) - Katie DouglasKatie DouglasKathryn Elizabeth “Katie” Douglas is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA...
(2000, 2001) - Shereka Wright (2004)
Academic All-American First Team Selections (5)
- Sue Bartz (1982)
- Carol Emanuel (1983)
- Stephanie White (1999)
- Camille Cooper (2001)
- Katie Douglas (2001)
Big Ten Player of the Year (8)
- Joy Holmes (1991)
- MaChelle Joseph (1992)
- Stacey Lovelace (1995)
- Jannon Roland (1997)
- Stephanie White (1999)
- Katie Douglas (2000, 2001)
- Shereka Wright (2004)
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Recipient (6)
- Joy Holmes (1991)
- MaChelle Joseph (1992)
- Stacey Lovelace (1995)
- Jannon Roland (1997)
- Stephanie White (1999)
- Katie Douglas (2001)
Coach of the Year (5)
- Ruth Jones (1986)
- Lin Dunn (1989,1991)
- Nell Fortner (1997)
- Carolyn Peck (1999)
Big Ten Win/Loss Records (As of 2007 Regular Season)
- Illinois: 42-14
- Indiana: 40-24
- Iowa: 30-23
- Michigan: 46-12
- Michigan State: 33-21
- Minnesota: 34-15
- Northwestern: 38-17
- Ohio State: 32-26
- Penn State: 20-14
- Wisconsin: 39-13
Career Records
- Most Points: MaChelle Joseph - 2,405 (1989-91)
- Most Rebounds: Stacey Lovelace - 876 (1993-96)
- Most Assists: MaChelle Joseph - 628 (1989-91)
- Most Steals: Katie Douglas - 327 (1998-01)
- Most Blocks: Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton - 281 (2005-09)
- Most 3-Point Field Goals: Katie Gearlds - 238 (2004-07)
Single Season Records
- Most Points: Stephanie White (1998-99) / Katie Gearlds (2006-07) - 707
- Most Rebounds: Leslie Johnson - 306 (1993-94)
- Most Assists: Lisa Jahner - 201 (1987-88)
- Most Steals: Kelly Komara - 120 (2001-02)
- Most Blocks: Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton - 108 (2006-07)
- Most 3-Point Field Goals: Katie Gearlds - 88 (2006-07)
Single Game Records
- Most Points: Katie Gearlds - 41 (2007)
- Most Rebounds: Leslie Schultz - 25 (1981)
- Most Assists: MaChelle Joseph - 16 1992)
- Most Steals: Joy Holmes - 12 (1989)