The Monmouth College women’s basketball team hopes to dominate their competition during the 2007-08 season. The Scots’ first game will be at Cornell College on Saturday, Nov. 17.

 Last week, the Scots had a scrimmage against McMurray College, and they set the tone for the season, as they went on to annihilate their opponent. 

According to junior Melissa Gorski, “The game was an absolute massacre. The scrimmage was to prepare us for Saturday, and we are going to be ready for Cornell.” The experienced Scots will be ready for the season opener, as they have four returning starters from last year’s team. Monmouth will also suit up many freshmen this season.

“We have a lot of good incoming freshmen who add depth to our bench,” stated Gorski.

The Scots’ newest additions to the team include freshmen Alison Andrews, Justine Boone, Hope Grebner, Jennifer Hess, Kim Howard, Erica Puig and Niki Sue Williams.

Returning players for the Scots include: sophomores Lynsey Barnard, Megan Baum, Courtney Dolezil, Kelly Sheets and Elise Waldorf and juniors Melissa Gorski, Katie Sheets, Tanesha Hughes and Apryl Wishecoby.

The Scots’ lone senior, Ashley Yeast, hopes to continue the success she had last year, when she averaged a double-double with points and rebounds. In addition to her 12.5 points-per-game, Yeast led the nation in rebounding with 13.7 each outing.

Yeast and Gorski were named to the Midwest Conference all-conference team last year.

Although the team is returning many contributors from last year, Laura Jahn graduated after having four great seasons with the Scots and averaging 14.7 points-per-game in 2006-07.

Melissa Jones, head coach of the Scots and a 2003 Monmouth College graduate, is starting her third year as coach. Assistant coaches include, Molly McNamara, third year; Gary Martin, fourth year and, newest addition, John Van Kirk.

 The Scots are hoping their freshmen will provide a spark and give the team more depth, enabling them to earn a better record than their 12-11 mark in 2006-07. “This year we are deeper, we have players off the bench who can score for us,” stated Gorski.

The team is excited for the season opener against Cornell. “Saturday will tell us where we are are, which will prepare us for a long season,” added Gorski.

The Scots have been practicing hard and hope to maintain their stamina throughout the season. “Coach Jones has prepared us for Saturday, it is now up to us to take what she has taught us and put it into action,” stated Gorski.


 

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