Dec. 17, 1997
Wake Forest Women's Basketball Travels to James Madison
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- After an 11-day layoff for final exams, the Wake Forest women's basketball team gets back into action this week with a pair of road games. The Demon Deacons will look to snap their four-game losing streak with a win at James Madison on Wednesday, Dec. 17. Game time is 7:30 pm in Harrisonburg, Va.
Deacs Struggle in Loss to Tennessee Tech
Wake Forest continued to struggle, shooting just 29 percent from the floor in a 65-44 loss at Tennessee Tech. Playing their third game in five days, the Deacs came out flat and were never able to find a rhythm. Tennessee Tech, playing without its leading scorer and rebounder, opened up a 10-0 lead in the first eight minutes of the game and never looked back. Three Golden Eaglettes notched double figures, while only one Deacon tallied more than 10 points - Emon McMillian (12). Wake outrebounded the Golden Eaglettes, 45-37, but committed 23 turnovers in the team's fourth straight loss. McMillian led the Deacs on the boards with nine rebounds. Wake's starting backcourt of Heidi Coleman and Alisha Mosley, averaging 21.1 points and 4.3 assists per game going into the contest, was held scoreless and assistless for the night.
McMillian leads the Deacs in scoring (10.0 ppg) and rebounding (7.9 rpg) and is the only player with a double-figure scoring average. Coleman is averaging 9.8 ppg and continues to be the team's top three-point threat, sinking two treys per game and shooting at a 33 percent clip. Wake is hitting just 37 percent from the floor and is committing 20.5 turnovers per contest, but is holding opponents to 41 percent shooting and forcing 17.6 turnovers per game.
Scouting James Madison (5-2)
The Dukes returned three starters from last year's 19-9 team and are under the direction of new head coach Bud Childers. Childers came to JMU from Louisville, where he led the Cardinals to three NCAA appearances in eight years, and he will look to return the Dukes to the level of national prominence enjoyed in the late 80's. JMU has posted 14 consecutive winning seasons, but has only been to the NCAA's once in the last six years after earning six tournament berths - and four trips to the Sweet 16 - from 1986-91.
The Dukes enter this game on a four-game winning streak, having defeated those opponents by an average margin of 24.2 points. JMU's only two losses this season have come at the hands of formidable foes - falling to No. 10 Vanderbilt (59-42) and 1997 NCAA participant Maine (85-62). The Dukes feature a balanced scoring attack, led by freshman guard Becky Wollenberg (12.0 ppg, .400 3FG%). Wollenberg teams with sophomore assist leader Mistiza Colebank (6.9 ppg, 4.6 apg) in the backcourt. Juniors Kish Jordan (8.0 ppg, 7.1 rpg) and Hope Cook (7.0 ppg, 5.5 rpg) form an intimidating frontcourt tandem, and junior Manika Herring (7.6 ppg, 6.4 rpg), has been solid at center since winning the starting job. Cook only returned to the starting lineup last week after recovering from spring knee surgery; she started 23 games for JMU last year until the injury ended her season prematurely. Junior forward Shirlence Archer (8.4 ppg, 3.7 rpg) has also been strong off the bench.
Series History
WFU leads the all-time series with James Madison, 3-2. The teams split four meetings in the 1980's before the series resumed last season in Winston-Salem. The Deacs took that decision, 63-51, to hand the Dukes their first loss of the 1996-97 season. RaeAnna Mulholland came off the bench to lead Wake with 15 points and 10 rebounds in the win.
Head Coach Charlene Curtis
Charlene Curtis is in her first season at Wake Forest, bringing a wealth of coaching experience, a commitment to excellence, and a drive to bring the program to new heights. Curtis came to WFU from Connecticut, where she served as an assistant coach for two seasons and helped the Huskies to a 67-5 record, two Big East championships, and an NCAA Final Four appearance. Prior to UConn, Curtis' was the head coach at Temple (1991-95), where she compiled a 41-97 record and coached four Atlantic 10 All-Rookie players, and Radford (1985-90), where she was named Big South Coach of the Year twice and compiled a 121-53 record. Curtis was also an assistant at Georgetown (1984) and Virginia (1982-83) and has also been an assistant coach with USA Basketball and a floor coach for the Olympic Trials. A 1976 graduate of Radford, Curtis was the school's first 1,000-point scorer, a team captain, and named team MVP in 1975 and 1976. In 1995, she was inducted as a charter member of the Radford Sports Hall of Fame. She received a master's degree in secondary education administration from Virginia in 1982. Curtis is currently 2-6 at Wake Forest (.250) and 164-156 overall (.513) as a head coach.
1996-97 Recap
Expectations were high for the Demon Deacons last fall, but the season didn't live up to those high hopes. The Deacs posted a seven-game winning streak early in the year, but that early success was followed by a 12-game losing streak which sent the Deacs into a tailspin in the conference standings.
Senior center Tracy Connor led the team in scoring (12.9 ppg) and rebounding (7.4 rpg), while senior forward Lindsay Seawright was the top Deac defensively, averaging 1.1 blocks plus 6.4 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. Sophomore point guard Heidi Coleman started every game and finished second on the team in scoring (10.2 ppg) and first in assists (2.8 apg). She was also the team's top three-point threat, connecting on a school-record 61 of 179 (.341). In addition to the above three, the Deacon starting five featured sophomore guard Cynthia Kelley (8.2 ppg, 4.0 rpg) and freshman Alisha Mosley (7.0 ppg, 2.2 rpg), a member of the ACC's All-Rookie team.
Preseason Prognostications
The Demon Deacons were picked to finish eighth in the conference in the 1997-98 ACC Preseason Media Poll, right where they finished last year. North Carolina was the unanimous first-place choice with 153 votes, followed by Virginia (119), Duke (112), NC State (107), Clemson (83), Maryland (81), Georgia Tech (57), Wake (27), and Florida State (26).
Oh Captain, My Captain
Three players were selected to captain the 1997-98 Demon Deacon squad: senior forward Carri Walker, redshirt junior point guard Heidi Coleman, and redshirt junior forward Emon McMillian.
Coleman Climbs the Career Charts
Redshirt junior point guard Heidi Coleman already ranks among the top five three-point shooters in Wake Forest history with still two years of eligibility remaining. She currently ranks third all-time in three-pointers attempted (288) and is fourth in treys made (102). Both career marks are held by Nicole Levesque '94, now a member of the WNBA's Charlotte Sting. Coleman already holds the school single-season records in both categories, connecting on 61-of-179 treys last year to set the marks. This season, Coleman is averaging 9.8 points per outing and has connected on 16 of her 48 three-point attempts (.333), including a phenomenal 5-of-9 performance in the first half of the App State game. For her career, she has a 35.4 three-point shooting average.
A look at Wake Forest's top five all-time three-point shooters:
3-Point Field Goals Made
1. Nicole Levesque (1990-94) 193
2. Sabrina Sloane (1989-93) 113
3. Gretchen Hollifield (1992-96) 104
4. Heidi Coleman (1994-pres) 102
5. RaeAnna Mulholland (1993-97) 65
3-Point Field Goals Attempted
1. Nicole Levesque (1990-94) 550
2. Sabrina Sloane (1989-93) 328
3. Heidi Coleman (1994-pres) 288
4. Gretchen Hollifield (1992-96) 284
5. RaeAnna Mulholland (1993-97) 202
McMillian Leads the Way Inside
With both starting post players lost to graduation, the Deacons knew they would have to rely on some new players to step up in the paint this season. Junior forward and team co-captain Emon McMillian has been the Deacs' most consistent player inside thus far, starting all eight games at power forward and averaging team highs of 10.0 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 0.8 blocks per contest. She has scored in double figures in five games and has recorded two double-doubles (vs. VCU and UNC). McMillian contributed a career-high 20 points vs. the No. 7 Tar Heels while pulling down 11 boards. She has led the team in rebounding in six of eight games, and her 13 boards vs. Appalachian State was a new career high. After missing the entire 1995-96 season with shoulder surgery, McMillian averaged 3.3 points and 3.9 rebounds in just over 17 minutes of action per game as a reserve last year.
Mosley Trying to Shake Shooting Woes
Sophomore guard Alisha Mosley has suffered from her share of shooting woes in the early 1997-98 season. After hitting 45.2 percent of her shots and averaging 17.0 points per game in the Deacs' first three outings (two exhibitions and the season opener), Mosley has since strugged to find her touch. She has attempted a team-high 93 field goals this season (11.6 per game), including 36 three-pointers, but has found net only 28 percent of the time. While trying to shake the slump, Mosley is finding other ways to contribute, leading the team in assists (2.4 apg) and steals (1.3 spg). She has hit double figure points four times, including a career-high 17 points at East Carolina. She also hit a 12-foot jumper at the buzzer to lift Wake to the thrilling win over Appalachian State earlier in the year. One of the team's most promising young players, Mosley is coming off an outstanding freshman season which saw her break into the starting five and earn ACC All-Rookie honors. She averaged 20.6 minutes per game in 1996-97, contributing 7.0 points per game.
Kelley Adds a Physical Edge
Junior swing guard Cynthia Kelley brings a physical edge to the Deacon backcourt with her slashing style and tenacious defense. Kelley, who started 22 games last year and averaged 8.2 points and 4.0 rebounds per game, has picked up this season exactly where she left off. In eight games thus far, Kelley has contributed 7.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per contest and continues to be one of the team's top defensive players. She has hit double figures twice, scoring 10 points vs. Texas-Arlington and adding 14 vs. East Carolina.
Walker the Deacs' Lone Senior
Senior forward Carri Walker is the Deacs' only true senior on the roster this season and serves as one of the team's three captains. Walker has been a key reserve for the Deacs at forward for three years, and has consistently been one of the first post players off the bench this season. In eight games this season, Walker is averaging 3.1 points and 2.1 rebounds per contest and shooting 55 percent from the floor (11 of 20).
Nelson Anchors the Low Post
After appearing in only 10 games over the past two years, redshirt junior center Liz Nelson has been called upon to assume a larger role in the Deacon lineup this season. Nelson has earned the starting call at center for the Deacs' first eight games, providing much-needed size (6-4) in the middle. She has logged just 9.9 minutes per game, averaging 1.9 points and 1.9 rebounds in that time. She had her best performance of her career in the loss to Tennessee State, tallying six points and six rebounds in just 17 minutes of action. She also netted a career-best three blocks in the win over App State, despite playing just nine minutes.
Kirkpatrick Making the Most of Her Time
In her first season of collegiate action, redshirt freshman forward Brenda Mock Kirkpatrick has impressed the Demon Deacon coaches by making the most of her time on the floor. Averaging 15.6 minutes per game thus far, Kirkpatrick has consistently provided a spark off the bench for the Deacs this season. She has contributed 4.4 points and 4.1 rebounds per game in Wake's first eight contests, including career-highs of 14 points and eight rebounds in just 22 minutes vs. Appalachian State. Kirkpatrick played a key role in the Deacs' victory over ASU, nailing a critical three-point play with just 48 seconds remaining to spark a 7-0 run and setting the screen for Alisha Mosley's game-winning basket at the buzzer. A two-time honorable mention high school All-American, Kirkpatrick redshirted the 1996-97 year due to a knee injury.
Shaffer the Deacs' "Sixth Man"
Freshman swing guard Kristen Shaffer has been particulary impressive in the early season and has cemented a role as Wake's "sixth man". She earned one start this year vs. West Virginia and logged a career-high 31 minutes, tallying eight points, three rebounds, and three steals. For the season, Shaffer is contributing an average of 6.3 points and 2.8 rebounds. She has scored in double figures in two games (10 vs. VCU, 12 vs. Tennessee State) and came up with a critical steal in the waning seconds of the App State game to set up Alisha Mosley's buzzer-beating shot.
Dardy Posts Back-to-Back Double Figure Outings
Another rookie who is blossoming into a solid reserve is forward Olivia Dardy, who posted back-to-back double-figure scoring outings for the Deacs two weeks ago. Dardy, who currently averages 12.9 minutes, 5.0 points, and 3.4 boards per game,hit double figures for the first time in her career with 10 points vs. East Carolina on Dec. 2, then tallied 11 points vs. UNC two days later. She also pulled down a career-best seven boards vs. the Tar Heels while dishing two assists and making two steals. Although Dardy came to Wake as a perimeter player, the Deacs have used her primarily in the post, where they need the most help. As a result, Dardy's inside game is developing nicely, making her a more skilled all-around player.
Whiteside Grooming as a Backcourt Reserve
Rookie guard Janae Whiteside has seen limited action on the court thus far, but is patiently awaiting her turn to contribute to the Deacons' backcourt game. Whiteside is currently logging 9.9 minutes per game and tallying 1.4 points and 0.5 rebounds per appearance, but hopes to play a larger role as the season goes on. Primarily a shooting guard in high school, Whiteside helped her Charlotte Latin team to two North Carolina state titles. She serves as a reserve at both point and shooting guard for the Deacs.
Anderson Still Recovering From Knee Surgery
Freshman Megan Anderson, a promising forward with strong shooting skills, has yet to hit the hardwood as a collegiate player. Anderson suffered two ACL tears in the past year, and is still recovering from offseason knee surgery. She hopes to be ready to play by January.
Helms Inspires From the Bench
Senior center Nancy Helms has hung up her playing shoes but remains one of the Demon Deacons' most inspirational team members. After struggling with recurrent knee and foot injuries throughout her career, the 6-3 Helms received a permanent medical hardship waiver last year and will finish her career from the sidelines, providing moral support to the Deacs.
The ACC Leaderboard
WFU players who currently rank among the ACC's top 10 statistical leaders in a given category:
WFU Player Category Rank Avg
Emon McMillian Rebounds 8th 7.9
Free Throw % 7th .706
Heidi Coleman 3-Point % 7th .333
3-Pt Per Game 2nd 2.0
As a team, Wake Forest ranks among the top five ACC teams in just one category - free throw percentage (.652).
Deacs on the Tube
Four WFU games this season will be televised on the ACC's regional sports network, broadcasting to over 14 million homes in the six-state ACC region. Regional affiliates include Home Team Sports, Fox Sports South, and the Sunshine Network. The following Demon Deacon games will be televised: Jan. 8 at Florida State, (7:00); Feb. 2 at Duke (7:00); Feb. 8 vs. Florida State at home (12:30); and Feb. 15 at Clemson (12:30).
A Look at the Deacon Lineup
PROBABLE STARTERS
Pos. No. Name Ht. Yr. GP/GS PPG RPG Notable
F 5 Emon McMillian 6-1 r-Jr. 8/8 10.0 7.9 Wake's top rebounder in 6 of 8 games
F 14 Cynthia Kelley 5-10 Jr. 8/7 7.6 3.8 Started 22 games last year, averaging 8.2 ppg and 4.0 rpg
C 44 Liz Nelson 6-4 r-Jr. 8/8 1.9 1.9 Had a career-high three blocks vs. App State
G 11 Alisha Mosley 5-6 So. 8/8 8.8 3.6 Leads the team in assists with 2.4 apg; ACC All-Rookie Team in 96-97
G 22 Heidi Coleman 5-6 r-Jr. 8/8 9.8 2.9 Team's top three-point threat (.333 3FG%, 2.0 per game)
RESERVES
F 12 Jenn Miklic 6-1 Jr. 6/0 1.0 1.7 Tied career high with four assists in 17 minutes of play vs. UNC
F 20 Kristen Shaffer 5-10 Fr. 8/1 6.3 2.8 Made first career start vs. West Virginia, netting 8 pts. and 3 rebs.
G 21 Janae Whiteside 5-7 Fr. 8/0 1.4 0.5 Contributed five points and two assists in 14 minutes vs. Tenn. Tech
F/C 23 Carri Walker 6-1 Sr. 8/0 3.1 2.1 Shooting 55% from the floor; averaged 1.8 ppg and 1.2 rpg last year
F 32 Olivia Dardy 6-1 Fr. 8/0 5.0 3.4 Had a career-highs 11 pts. and 7 rebs. vs. North Carolina
F 50 Brenda Mock Kirkpatrick 6-0 r-Fr. 8/0 4.4 4.1 Had career highs in points (14) and rebounds (8) vs. App State.
Team Highs and Lows
Category Wake Forest Opponent
Points 1st Half High 43 vs Appalachian State 36 by Tennessee State
Low 20 vs Texas-Arlington 24 by VCU
Points 2nd Half High 39 vs East Carolina 55 by North Carolina
Low 22 vs Tennessee Tech 26 by West Virginia
Total Points High 71 vs VCU 90 by North Carolina
Low 44 vs Texas-Arlington 57 by VCU
Field Goals Made High 28 vs Appalachian State 32 by North Carolina
Low 15 vs Texas-Arlington 18 by VCU
Field Goals Att High 65 vs Appalachian State 72 by Appalachian State
Low 45 vs Tennessee State 51 by Texas-Arlington
Field Goal % High .511 vs Tennessee State .558 by East Carolina
Low .263 vs Texas-Arlington .305 by VCU
3-Pt Field Goals Made High 6 vs Appalachian State 8 by Tennessee State
Low 1 vs Texas-Arlington 2 by VCU
3-Pt Field Goals Att High 16 vs Appalachian State 21 by North Carolina
Low 10 vs Tennessee State 11 by West Virginia
3-Pt Field Goal % High .375 vs Appalachian State .444 by Tennessee State
Low .071 vs Texas-Arlington .118 by VCU
Free Throws Made High 28 vs VCU 19 by VCU
Low 8 vs Appalachian State 10 by Texas-Arlington
Free Throws Att High 38 vs VCU 27 by VCU
Low 12 vs. West Virginia 13 by Texas-Arlington
Free Throw % High .765 vs Texas-Arlington .818 by North Carolina
Low .529 vs North Carolina .588 by East Carolina
Offensive Rebounds High 24 vs North Carolina 22 by North Carolina
Low 10 vs Tennessee State 11 by Tennessee Tech
Defensive Rebounds High 31 vs Appalachian State 27 by Texas-Arlington
Low 11 vs East Carolina 20 by VCU
Total Rebounds High 48 vs VCU 43 by Appalachian State
Low 27 vs East Carolina 35 by West Virginia
Assists High 16 vs Appalachian State 18 by East Carolina
Low 8 vs West Virginia 8 by VCU
Blocked Shots High 7 vs Appalachian State 8 by East Carolina
Low 0 vs VCU 0 by VCU
Steals High 12 vs Tennessee State 14 by West Virginia
Low 4 vs North Carolina 5 by Appalachian State
Turnovers High 28 vs Tennessee State 23 by East Carolina
Low 12 vs Texas-Arlington 10 by Tennessee Tech
Personal Fouls High 24 vs VCU 29 by VCU
Low 15 vs West Virginia 13 by Tennessee Tech
Individual Season & Career Highs
34 - Megan Anderson
1997-98 Highs
Points
Rebounds
Assists
Steals
Blocks
Minutes
Career
Points
Rebounds
Assists
Steals
Blocks
Minutes
22 - Heidi Coleman
1997-98 Highs
Points 19 vs. Appalachian St. (11/26/97)
Rebounds 6 vs. Tennessee Tech (12/6/97)
Assists 4 vs. East Carolina (12/2/97)
Steals 5 vs. Tennessee St. (11/22/97)
Blocks
Minutes 40 vs. Appalachian St. (11/26/97)
Career
Points 26 vs. Clemson (1/2/97)
Rebounds 6, twice
Assists 11 vs UNC-Asheville (12/19/95)
Steals 5, twice
Blocks 1 twice
Minutes 40, seven times
32 - Olivia Dardy
1997-98 Highs
Points 11 vs. North Carolina (12/4/97)
Rebounds 7 vs. North Carolina (12/4/97)
Assists 2 vs. North Carolina (12/4/97)
Steals 2, twice
Blocks
Minutes 21 vs. North Carolina (12/4/97)
Career
Points 11 vs. North Carolina (12/4/97)
Rebounds 7 vs. North Carolina (12/4/97)
Assists 2 vs. North Carolina (12/4/97)
Steals 2, twice
Blocks
Minutes 21 vs. North Carolina (12/4/97)
14 - Cynthia Kelley
1997-98 Highs
Points 14 vs. East Carolina (12/2/97)
Rebounds 6 vs. VCU (11/15/97)
Assists 4, twice
Steals 1, twice
Blocks 1 vs. Tennessee Tech (12/6/97)
Minutes 32 vs. Texas-Arlington (11/21/97)
Career
Points 17 vs. Georgia Tech (2/16/97)
Rebounds 10 vs. Florida State (2/27/97)
Assists 8 at Canisius (11/30/96)
Steals 3 at Canisius (11/30/96)
Blocks 1, eight times
Minutes 36, twice
50 - Brenda Mock Kirkpatrick
1997-98 Highs
Points 14 vs. Appalachian St. (11/26/97)
Rebounds 8 vs. Appalachian St. (11/26/97)
Assists 3, twice
Steals 2, three times
Blocks
Minutes 23 vs. West Virginia (11/29/97)
Career
Points 14 vs. Appalachian St. (11/26/97)
Rebounds 8 vs. Appalachian St. (11/26/97)
Assists 3, twice
Steals 2, three times
Blocks
Minutes 23 vs. West Virginia (11/29/97)
5 - Emon McMillian
1997-98 Highs
Points 20 vs. North Carolina (12/4/97)
Rebounds 13 vs. Appalachian St. (11/26/97)
Assists 3 vs. Appalachian St. (11/26/97)
Steals 1, six times
Blocks 2 vs. Tennessee St. (11/22/97)
Minutes 33, twice
Career
Points 20 vs. North Carolina (12/4/97)
Rebounds 13 vs. Appalachian St. (11/26/97)
Assists 3, three times
Steals 2, three times
Blocks 2, twice
Minutes 34 at App. State (11/26/96)
12 - Jenn Miklic
1997-98 Highs
Points 4 vs. Tennessee Tech (12/6/97)
Rebounds 4 vs. North Carolina (12/4/97)
Assists 4 vs. North Carolina (12/4/97)
Steals
Blocks
Minutes 17 vs. North Carolina (12/4/97)
Career
Points 15 at App. St (11/26/96)
Rebounds 10 vs. ECU (12/15/96)
Assists 4, three times
Steals 3 at Canisius (11/30/96)
Blocks 1, three times
Minutes 33, three times
11 - Alisha Mosley
1997-98 Highs
Points 17 vs. East Carolina (12/2/97)
Rebounds 6 vs. VCU (11/15/97)
Assists 5, twice
Steals 3 vs. Appalachian St. (11/26/97)
Blocks
Minutes 34 vs. Appalachian St. (11/26/97)
Career
Points 17 vs. East Carolina (12/2/97)
Rebounds 6 vs. VCU (11/15/97)
Assists 5, three times
Steals 3 vs. Appalachian St. (11/26/97)
Blocks
Minutes 38 vs. UNC (2/28/97)
44 - Liz Nelson
1997-98 Highs
Points 6 vs. Tennessee St. (11/22/97)
Rebounds 6 vs. Tennessee St. (11/22/97)
Assists 1, twice
Steals
Blocks 3 vs. Appalachian St. (11/26/97)
Minutes 18 vs. VCU (11/15/97)
Career
Points 6 vs. Tennessee St. (11/22/97)
Rebounds 6 vs. Tennessee St. (11/22/97)
Assists 1, twice
Steals
Blocks 3 vs. Appalachian St. (11/26/97)
Minutes 18 vs. VCU (11/15/97)
20 - Kristen Shaffer
1997-98 Highs
Points 12 vs. Tennessee St. (11/22/97)
Rebounds 5 vs. VCU (11/15/97)
Assists 1, five times
Steals 3 vs. West Viginia (11/29/97)
Blocks 1, twice
Minutes 31 vs. West Virginia (11/29/97)
Career
Points 12 vs. Tennessee St. (11/22/97)
Rebounds 5 vs. VCU (11/15/97)
Assists 1, five times
Steals 3 vs. West Viginia (11/29/97)
Blocks 1, twice
Minutes 31 vs. West Virginia (11/29/97)
23 - Carri Walker
1997-98 Highs
Points 6 vs. East Carolina (12/2/97)
Rebounds 5 vs. Tennessee Tech (12/6/97)
Assists 2, twice
Steals 2 vs. East Carolina (12/2/97)
Blocks 1, three times
Minutes 20 vs. Texas-Arlington (11/21/97)
Career
Points 14 vs Ga. Tech (1/12/95)
Rebounds 7, twice
Assists 2, three times
Steals 2 vs. East Carolina (12/2/97)
Blocks 2 vs. Florida Atlantic (1/2/95)
Minutes 34, twice
21 - Janae Whiteside
1997-98 Highs
Points 5 vs. Tennessee Tech (12/6/97)
Rebounds 3 vs. VCU (11/15/97)
Assists 2 vs. Tennessee Tech (12/6/97)
Steals 2 vs. VCU (11/15/97)
Blocks
Minutes 20 vs. VCU (11/15/97)
Career
Points 5 vs. Tennessee Tech (12/6/97)
Rebounds 3 vs. VCU (11/15/97)
Assists 2 vs. Tennessee Tech (12/6/97)
Steals 2 vs. VCU (11/15/97)
Blocks
Minutes 20 vs. VCU (11/15/97)
Demon Deacon 1997-98 Boxscores
Deacs Stomp VCU in Season Opener
Nov. 15, 1997 * Joel Coliseum * Winston-Salem, NC
Four Deacons scored in double figures as Wake Forest topped visiting Virginia Commonwealth, 71-57, in both teams' regular-season opener. Wake closed the first half with an 8-0 run to take a 33-24 advantage at intermission. The Rams began to cut into WFU's lead in the second half, closing within two at 39-37 wqith 13:57 to go.
The Deacs responded with 14 unanswered points, including six straight by Kristen Shaffer, to put the game out of reach. Wake outrebounded the Rams, 48-36, and held VCU to just 25 percent shooting in the second half. Alisha Mosley led Wake with 16 points, and Heidi Coleman added 14.
Emon McMillian recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds, while Shaffer chipped in 10 points. For VCU, Chevette Waller had 14 points, and ShaVohn McKinnon added 12. Mona Karlsson led the Rams on the boards with seven rebounds.
VCU (57) - Rasmussen 2-3 1-2 5, McKinnon 4-12 2-2 12, Karlsson 2-5 4-6 8, Sisson 0-0 0-0 0, Waller 4-11 6-6 14, Remus 3-10 0-0 6, Kyhlstedt 1-6 0-0 2, DeLaGarza 1-1 2-5 4, Mergenthal 0-2 0-0 0, McKenna 1-6, 0-0 2, Burns 0-2 4-4 4, Millsaps 0-0 0-0 0, Washington 0-1 0-2 0. Totals 18-59 19-27 57.
WAKE FOREST (71) - McMillian 3-11 6-6 12, Mosley 6-12 3-5 16, Kelley 1-4 4-6 6, Coleman 2-6 9-11 14, Nelson 1-2 0-2 2, Shaffer 3-5 4-6 10, Whiteside 1-5 0-0 3, Walker 1-2 0-0 2, Dardy 2-5 2-2 6, Kirkpatrick 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 20-52 28-38 71.
Halftime-Wake Forest 33, VCU 24. 3-pointers-VCU 2-17 (McKinnon 2-8, Waller 0-1, Remus 0-2, Kyhlstedt 0-3, Mergenthal 0-1, McKenna 0-2); Wake 3-13 (Mosley 1-3, Coleman 1-5, Whiteside 1-4, Dardy 0-1). Fouled out-VCU (Rasmussen, Waller); Wake (Mosley, Kelley).
Rebounds-VCU 36 (Karlsson 7); Wake 48 (McMillian 11). Assists-VCU 8 (Rasmussen 3); Wake 10 (Kelley 3).
Fouls-VCU 29, Wake 24. A-156.
Deacs Struggle in Loss to Texas-Arlington
The 1997 Coca-Cola Billiken Classic, Saint Louis University
Nov. 21, 1997 * Bauman-Eberhardt Center * St. Louis, MO
The Deacs turned in a lackluster performance in the first round of the Coca-Cola Billiken Classic at Saint Louis University, falling to Texas Arlington, 65-44. Wake shot just 26 percent from the floor for the game and trailed by as many as 31 points in the second half. Emon McMillian led WFU with 11 points and seven rebounds, and Cynthia Kelley added 10 points. For UTA, Tanya Strong scored 24, while Stacie Terry poured in 19 points. Monticee Williams led the Lady Mavericks with nine rebounds.
TEXAS-ARLINGTON (65) - Hughes 1-3 0-0 2, Williams 2-7 4-4 8, Strong 12-15 0-0 24,
Broadus 0-4 0-0 0, Terry 5-12 4-5 19, Allen 1-1 0-0 2, Heil 0-1 0-0 0, Thompson 0-0 0-0 0,
Van Hoose 0-0 0-1 0, Bocock 0-3 0-1 0, Darez 4-5 2-2 10. Totals 25-51 10-13 65.
WAKE FOREST (44) - McMillian 3-8 5-5 11, Kelley 5-11 0-0 10, Nelson 0-1 2-2 2,
Mosley 1-9 0-0 2, Coleman 1-8 0-0 3, Miklic 1-3 0-0 2, Shaffer 0-5 0-0 0, Whiteside 0-0 0-0 0, Walker 1-3 2-4 4, Dardy 1-6 2-4 4, Kirkpatrick 2-3 2-2 6. Totals 15-57 13-17 44.
Halftime-Texas-Arlington 24, Wake Forest 20. 3-pointers-UTA 5-14 (Broadus 0-2,
Terry 5-9, Bocock 0-3); Wake 1-14 (Mosley 0-4, Coleman 1-6, Shaffer 0-2, Dardy 0-2).
Fouled out-none.
Rebounds-UTA 42 (Williams 9); Wake 30 (McMillian 7).
Assists-UTA 17 (Terry 9); Wake 10 (Coleman, Miklic 2).
Fouls-UTA 19, Wake 16. A-356.
Wake Falls to Tennessee State in Nailbiter
The 1997 Coca-Cola Billiken Classic, Saint Louis University
Nov. 22, 1997 * Bauman-Eberhardt Center * St. Louis, MO
The Deacs regrouped to turn in an outstanding team effort on Saturday night in the consolation game of the Billiken Classic, playing with tremendous intensity and aggressiveness. Despite shooting 51 percent from the floor and holding Tennessee State to just 35 percent, poor free throw shooting ultimately cost Wake in the close game.
WFU held a slight 37-36 lead at halftime and pulled ahead by six at 60-54 with 7:44 remaining, but TSU went a 10-3 run to take the lead for good with two minutes to play. Heidi Coleman, Kristen Shaffer, and Emon McMillian each contributed 12 points in the Deacs' balanced scoring effort, while Liz Nelson and Brenda Mock Kirkpatrick collected six rebounds apiece. For TSU, Cari Hassell had 19 points, while Schronda Moore and Tequila Holloway added 16 each.
WAKE FOREST (66) - McMillian 4-6 4-10 12, Kelley 2-3 1-4 5, Nelson 1-1 4-5 6,
Mosley 2-10 3-4 8, Coleman 5-10, 0-0 12, Miklic 0-0 0-0 0, Shaffer 4-9 4-4 12,
Whiteside 0-0 0-0 0, Walker 1-1 0-2 2, Dardy 2-2 0-1 4, Kirkpatrick 2-3 1-2 5. Totals 23-45 17-32 66.
TENNESSEE STATE (70) - Bennett 0-0 0-0 0 Moore 5-15 3-3 16, Washington 0-4 0-1 0,
C. Hassell 7-16 3-4 19, Jones 4-8 0-0 9, Holloway 5-13 4-6 16, Stepney 0-1 0-0 0,
A. Hassell 1-5 3-6 5, Davis 0-0 0-0 0, Brunson 1-4 3-6 5. Totals 23-66 16-26 70.
Halftime-Wake Forest 37, Tennessee State 36.
3-pointers-Wake 3-10 (Mosley 1-5, Coleman 2-5);
TSU 8-18 (Moore 3-6, C. Hassell 2-3, Jones 1-4, Holloway 2-4, A. Hassell 0-1).
Fouled out-Wake (McMilian); TSU (Bennett, Washington).
Rebounds-Wake 38 (Nelson, Kirkpatrick 6); TSU 42 (Moore 7).
Assists-Wake 12 (Mosley, Kirkpatrick 3); TSU 11 (Jones 4).
Fouls-Wake 23, TSU 27. A-213.
Mosley Lifts Wake Past App State at Buzzer
Nov. 26, 1997 * Reynolds Gym * Winston-Salem, NC
Alisha Mosley hit a 12-foot jumper at the buzzer to lift Wake Forest to a 70-68 win over visiting Appalachian State. Wake led by as many as 14 points in the first half and held a 43-35 advantage at the break. Heidi Coleman paced the Deacs in the first half with 17 points, including five three-pointers. App State went on a 15-3 run midway through the second period to take the lead, however, and pulled ahead by as many as seven.
Trailing by five with just 48 seconds remaining, Brenda Mock Kirkpatrick converted a three-point play, and Coleman drew a foul and sunk both free throws to tie it at 68-68. Kristen Shaffer then stole an ASU pass with 16 seconds to go, setting up Mosley's late-game heroics. Coleman finished with a game-high 19 points, while Emon McMillian had 13 rebounds. ASU's Beth Schoolfield had 16 points.
APPALACHIAN STATE (68) - Schoolfield 6-13 4-6 16, Chappell 4-15 0-0 8, Gagliano 3-5 4-5 10,
Edwards 5-12 1-2 14, Dolan 3-17 1-2 8, Lettsome 3-7 4-7 10, Olander 1-3 0-0 2,
Green 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 25-72 14-22 68.
WAKE FOREST (70) - Kelley 4-10 0-0 8, McMillian 3-6 1-2 7, Nelson 1-1 1-2 3,
Coleman 6-13 2-2 19, Mosley 4-16 2-2 11, Shaffer 2-5 0-0 4, Walker 2-3 0-2 4,
Kirkpatrick 6-9 2-3 14, Miklic 0-0 0-0 0, Dardy 0-1 0-0 0, Whiteside 0-1 0-0 0.
Totals 28-65 8-13 70.
Halftime-Wake Forest 43, App State 35.
3-pointers-ASU 4-18 (Chappell 0-2, Edwards 3-8, Dolan 1-8);
Wake 6-16 (Coleman 5-9, Mosley 1-7).
Fouled out-none. Rebounds-ASU 43 (Chappell, Lettsome 8); Wake 46 (McMillian 13).
Assists-ASU 11 (Dolan 6); Wake 16 (Mosley 5).
Fouls-ASU 17, Wake 20. A-409.
Early Run Lifts West Virgina Past Wake
Nov. 29, 1997 * Joel Coliseum * Winston-Salem, NC
Christie Lambert scored 16 points, all in the first half, to lift visiting West Virginia to a 61-51 victory over Wake Forest. The Mountaineers used an 18-2 run midway through the first period, including 10 points by Lambert, to gain a comfortable lead over the Deacs. WVU held a 35-20 advantage at the half after Wake shot just 25 percent in the first period (7 of 28).
The Deacs rallied in the second half, however, closing within four points on an Emon McMillian layup with 3:50 remaining, but could get no closer. West Virginia shot 41 percent from the floor to the Deacs' 35 percent and forced a total of 22 Wake turnovers. Adrienne Beard came off the bench to pull down a game-high seven rebounds for WVU. Heidi Coleman scored a team-high 13 points for the Deacs while Brenda Mock Kirkpatrick pulled down six rebounds.
WEST VIRGINIA (61) - Hargis 3-8 5-7 11, Tchobanova 1-6 0-0 2, Opstaele 4-10 0-0 8,
Burbridge 4-7 4-6 12, Ronay 1-6 0-0 2, Lambert 6-11 0-0 16, Beard 3-5 0-0 6,
Annie 1-3 2-4 4, Calhoun 0-0 0-0 0.
WAKE FOREST (51) - Shaffer 4-16 0-0 8, McMillian 2-6 2-4 6, Nelson 0-0 0-0 0,
Coleman 5-11 0-0 13, Mosley 5-14 1-1 11, Kirkpatrick 0-3 0-0 0, Miklic 0-0 0-0 0,
Kelley 2-5 4-4 8, Dardy 0-0 0-0 0, Whiteside 0-0 0-0 0, Walker 2-2 1-3 5.
Halftime-West Virginia 35, Wake Forest 20.
3-pointers-WVU 4-11 (Hargis 0-1, Opstaele 0-1, Burbridge 0-1, Lambert 4-8);
Wake 3-15 (Shaffer 0-1, Coleman 3-9, Mosley 0-5).
Fouled out-Opstaele.
Rebounds-WVU 35 (Beard 7); Wake 36 (Kirkpatrick 6).
Assists-WVU 15 (Tchobanova 5); Wake 8 (Mosley 2).
Fouls-WVU 16, Wake 15. A-210.
Wake Can't Catch East Carolina
Dec. 2, 1997 * Williams Arena * Greenville, NC
Five Lady Pirates scored in double figures as East Carolina defeated visiting Wake Forest, 73-66, marking ECU's first victory over an ACC team since 1982. Wake held a slight 27-26 edge at halftime, but a late ECU run put the Lady Pirates ahead for good. ECU shot 56 percent from the floor and dominated the glass, outrebounding the Deacs by a 41-27 margin.
Jen Cox led ECU with 19 points on 9-of-11 shooting from the floor and collected a game-high 10 rebounds. Four Wake Forest players hit double figures as well, led by sophomore guard Alisha Mosley's 17 points. Cynthia Kelley added 14, while Heidi Coleman had 11 and rookie Olivia Dardy had a career-high 10 points. Kelley and Emon McMillian each grabbed five rebounds for the Deacs.
WAKE FOREST (66) - McMillian 0-0 0-0 0, Kelley 6-16 2-3 14, Nelson 1-1 0-0 2,
Mosley 6-16 3-5 17, Coleman 4-8 1-2 11, Shaffer 2-6 0-0 4, Whiteside 0-0 0-0 0,
Walker 3-4 0-1 6, Dardy 3-4 4-4 10, Kirkpatrick 0-5 2-2 2. Totals 25-62 12-17 66.
EAST CAROLINA (73) - Hayes 6-10 0-0 12, Melvin 0-1 0-0 0, Cox 9-11 1-4 19,
Horne 3-9 5-6 13, Moretz 0-1 0-0 0, Brown 0-1 0-0 0, Gillem 5-9 0-0 13, Guthrie 1-4 3-5 5,
Jaynes 5-6 1-2 11. Totals 29-52 10-17 73.
Halftime-Wake Forest 27, East Carolina 26.
3-pointers-WF 4-13 (Kelley 0-2, Mosley 2-5, Coleman 2-6);
ECU 5-14 (Horne 2-8, Moretz 0-1, Gillem 3-5).
Fouled out-McMillian.
Rebounds-WF 27 (McMillian, Kelley 5); ECU 41 (Cox 10).
Assists-WF 13 (Mosley 5); ECU 18 (Horne, Moretz, Gillem 3).
Fouls-WF 17, ECU 15. A-413.
No. 7 North Carolina Rolls Past Wake
Dec. 4, 1997 * Joel Coliseum * Winston-Salem, NC
Tracy Reid scored 26 points and pulled down 11 rebounds as No. 7 North Carolina rolled past Wake Forest, 90-59, in both teams' ACC opener. Wake hung with the Tar Heels early in the game, controlling the boards and keeping pace with UNC's up-tempo play. Carolina used a 15-0 run midway through the first period to take control, however, and went into halftime with a 35-22 advantage.
The Deacons came out a bit flat defensively in the second half, and UNC kicked its offense into high gear. The Tar Heels ran up 55 second-half points, 20 of which came from Reid, and led the Deacs by as many 38. UNC outrebounded Wake by a slight 43-42 margin, but forced 24 Deacon turnovers. For Wake, Emon McMillian recorded a career-high 20 points and pulled down 10 rebounds. Olivia Dardy had the best outing of her young career, notching 11 points and seven boards.
NORTH CAROLINA (90) - Reid 10-17 6-6 26, Wright 6-10 4-4 19, Walker 3-5 0-0 6,
Sharp 2-8 2-2 7, Dawkins 1-5 0-0 3, Gaspar 1-3 0-0 3, Brown 3-7 1-2 7, Johnson 0-1 2-2 2,
Barksdale 2-3 0-0 4, Clay 0-2 0-0 0, Teasley 2-6 0-0 6, Walker 2-2 0-0 4, Davis 0-0 3-6 3,
VanHellemont 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 32-69 18-22 90.
WAKE FOREST (59) - McMillian 8-11 4-5 20, Kelley 2-5 0-0 4, Nelson 0-0 0-0 0,
Mosley 2-11 1-2 5, Coleman 2-6 0-0 6, Miklic 0-5 0-0 0, Shaffer 2-10 1-2 6,
Whiteside 1-2 1-2 3, Walker 0-1 0-0 0, Dardy 4-7 3-5 11, Kirkpatrick 2-5 0-2 4.
Totals 23-63 9-17 59.
Halftime-North Carolina 35, Wake Forest 22.
3-pointers-UNC 8-21 (Wright 3-5, Sharp 1-5, Dawkins 1-2, Gaspar 1-3, Brown 0-1, Teasley 2-5);
WF 4-14 (Mosley 0-4, Coleman 2-5, Shaffer 1-2, Whiteside 1-2, Kirkpatrick 0-1).
Fouled out-none.
Rebounds-UNC 43 (Reid 11); WF 42 (McMillian 10).
Assists-UNC 16 (Teasley 5); WF 14 (Miklic 4).
Fouls-UNC 20, WF 18. A-536.
Deacs Struggle at Tennessee Tech
Dec. 6, 1997 * Eblen Center * Cookeville, TN
Wake Forest continued to struggle, shooting just 29 percent from the floor as in a 65-44 loss to Tennessee Tech. Playing their third game in five days, the Deacs came out flat and were never able to find a shooting rhythm. Tennessee Tech, playing without its leading scorer and rebounder, opened up a 10-0 lead in the first eight minutes of the game and never looked back. Three Golden Eaglettes notched double figures, while only one Deacon tallied more than 10 points- Emon McMillian with 12. Wake outrebounded the Golden Eaglettes, 45-37, but committed 23 turnovers in the team's fourth straight loss.
WAKE FOREST (44) - McMillian 5-9 2-2 12, Mosley 0-5 0-0 0, Kelley 1-8 4-8 6,
Coleman 0-4 0-0 0, Nelson 0-0 0-0 0, Miklic 2-5 0-0 4, Shaffer 3-6 0-0 6,
Whiteside 2-5 0-0 5, Walker 1-4 0-0 2, Dardy 1-4 2-2 5, Kirkpatrick 2-8 0-0 4.
Totals 17-58 8-12 44.
TENNESSEE TECH (65) - Clabough 1-2 2-2 4, A. Parks 1-7 0-0 3, Clark 4-12 4-8 12,
Carmichael 4-9 2-2 10, Baldwin 6-12 4-5 17, Bird 2-5 2-4 6, L. Parks 0-0 0-0 0,
A. Moore 2-3 2-4 8, Gobble 1-3 0-0 3, M. Moore 1-2 0-0 2, Hardison 0-0 0-2 0.
Totals 22-55 16-27 65.
Halftime-Tennessee Tech 32, Wake Forest 22.
3-pointers-WF 2-14 (Mosley 0-3, Kelley 0-1, Coleman 0-3,
Whiteside 1-3, Dardy 1-2, Kirkpatrick 0-2);
TT 5-14 (A. Parks 1-3, Carmichael 0-1, Baldwin 1-3,
Bird 0-2, A. Moore 2-3, Gobble 1-2).
Fouled out-none.
Rebounds-WF 45 (McMillian 9), TT 37 (Carmichael 10).
Assists-WF 9 (Kelley 4), TT 13 (A. Parks, A. Moore, Baldwin 3).
Fouls-WF 22, TT 13. A-2,512.
Individual Single-Game Superlatives
Points
20 Emon McMillian vs North Carolina* (7) - Dec 04
19 Heidi Coleman vs Appalachian State - Nov 26
17 Alisha Mosley vs East Carolina - Dec 02
16 Alisha Mosley vs VCU - Nov 15
14 Cynthia Kelley vs East Carolina - Dec 02
Field Goals Made
8 Emon McMillian vs North Carolina* (7) - Dec 04
6 Alisha Mosley vs East Carolina - Dec 02
6 Cynthia Kelley vs East Carolina - Dec 02
6 Brenda Mock Kirkpatrick vs Appalachian State - Nov 26
6 Heidi Coleman vs Appalachian State - Nov 26
6 Alisha Mosley vs VCU - Nov 15
Field Goals Attempted
16 Alisha Mosley vs East Carolina - Dec 02
16 Cynthia Kelley vs East Carolina - Dec 02
16 Kristen Shaffer vs West Virginia - Nov 29
16 Alisha Mosley vs Appalachian State - Nov 26
14 Alisha Mosley vs West Virginia - Nov 29
Field Goal Percentage (10 attempts min.)
.727 Emon McMillian vs North Carolina* (7) - Dec 04 (8-11)
.500 Heidi Coleman vs Tennessee State - Nov 22 (5-10)
.500 Alisha Mosley vs VCU - Nov 15 (6-12)
.462 Heidi Coleman vs Appalachian State - Nov 26 (6-13)
.455 Heidi Coleman vs West Virginia - Nov 29 (5-11)
3-Point Field Goals Made
5 Heidi Coleman vs Appalachian State - Nov 26
3 Heidi Coleman vs West Virginia - Nov 29
2 Heidi Coleman vs North Carolina* (7) - Dec 04
2 Heidi Coleman vs East Carolina - Dec 02
2 Alisha Mosley vs East Carolina - Dec 02
2 Heidi Coleman vs Tennessee State - Nov 22
3-Point Field Goals Attempted
9 Heidi Coleman vs West Virginia - Nov 29
9 Heidi Coleman vs Appalachian State - Nov 26
7 Alisha Mosley vs Appalachian State - Nov 26
6 Heidi Coleman vs East Carolina - Dec 02
6 Heidi Coleman vs Texas-Arlington - Nov 21
3-Point Field Goal Percentage (6 attempts min.)
.556 Heidi Coleman vs Appalachian State - Nov 26 (5-9)
.333 Heidi Coleman vs East Carolina - Dec 02 (2-6)
.333 Heidi Coleman vs West Virginia - Nov 29 (3-9)
.167 Heidi Coleman vs Texas-Arlington - Nov 21 (1-6)
.143 Alisha Mosley vs Appalachian State - Nov 26 (1-7)
Free Throws Made
9 Heidi Coleman vs VCU - Nov 15
6 Emon McMillian vs VCU - Nov 15
5 Emon McMillian vs Texas-Arlington - Nov 21
4 on nine occasions
Free Throws Attempted (10 attempts min.)
11 Heidi Coleman vs VCU - Nov 15
10 Emon McMillian vs Tennessee State - Nov 22
Free Throw Percentage (10 attempts min.)
.818 Heidi Coleman vs VCU - Nov 15 (9-11)
.400 Emon McMillian vs Tennessee State - Nov 22 (4-10)
Rebounds
13 Emon McMillian vs Appalachian State - Nov 26
11 Emon McMillian vs VCU - Nov 15
10 Emon McMillian vs North Carolina* (7) - Dec 04
9 Emon McMillian vs Tennessee Tech - Dec 06
8 Brenda Mock Kirkpatrick vs Appalachian State - Nov 26
Assists
5 Alisha Mosley vs East Carolina - Dec 02
5 Alisha Mosley vs Appalachian State - Nov 26
4 Cynthia Kelley vs Tennessee Tech - Dec 06
4 Jenn Miklic vs North Carolina* (7) - Dec 04
4 Heidi Coleman vs East Carolina - Dec 02
4 Cynthia Kelley vs East Carolina - Dec 02
Steals
5 Heidi Coleman vs Tennessee State - Nov 22
3 Kristen Shaffer vs West Virginia - Nov 29
3 Alisha Mosley vs Appalachian State - Nov 26
2 on 13 occasions
Blocked Shots
3 Elizabeth Nelson vs Appalachian State - Nov 26
2 Emon McMillian vs Appalachian State - Nov 26
2 Elizabeth Nelson vs Tennessee State - Nov 22
2 Emon McMillian vs Tennessee State - Nov 22
1 Carri Walker vs Tennessee Tech - Dec 06
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