Emporia State Lady Hornets basketball

This article is about the Emporia State Hornets women's basketball team. For the men's team, see Emporia State Hornets basketball.
Emporia State Lady Hornets
2014–15 Emporia State Lady Hornets basketball team
University Emporia State University
First season 1974–75
All-time record 827–370 (.691)
Conference MIAA
Location Emporia, KS
Head coach Jory Collins (5th year)
Arena William L. White Auditorium
(Capacity: 5,000)
Nickname Lady Hornets
Student section E-Zone
Colors

Black and Gold

            
Uniforms
Home
Away
NCAA/AIAW Tournament champions
2010
NCAA/AIAW Tournament Final Four
1998, 1999, 2010, 2015
NCAA/AIAW Tournament Elite Eight
1998,1999, 2000, 2006, 2010, 2015
NCAA/AIAW Tournament Sweet Sixteen
2001, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
NCAA/AIAW Tournament second round
1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
NCAA/AIAW Tournament appearances
1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Conference tournament champions

Central States Intercollegiate Conference
1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1985

Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2013, 2014, 2015
Conference regular season champions

Central States Intercollegiate Conference
1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1985

Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2008, 2009

The Emporia State Lady Hornets basketball team represents Emporia State University and competes in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) of NCAA Division II. Jory Collins was named head coach of the Lady Hornets basketball program in 2010 following the resignation of Brandon Schneider who left to go to Stephen F. Austin after winning the 2010 NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Championship.[1] In his inaugural season in 2010–11, the team finished with an overall record of 20–9, and 15–7 in conference play.[2]

History

Emporia State's women's basketball program was founded in 1974, one-hundred and eleven years after the university was founded.[3] Since 1974, the Lady Hornets have belonged to three conferences. When the school was an National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, they participated in the Great Plains Athletic Conference until 1976, Central States Intercollegiate Conference from 1976 to 1991, and when the university was recognized as an NCAA Division II school, they joined the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA).[4]

Early history

Linda Carruthers era

Linda Carruthers was the first coach, earning a 30–12 record over two seasons from 1974 to 1976.[3] The inaugural game was a 73–52 win against the Washburn Lady Blues, a future-MIAA rival from Topeka, Kansas. ESU would then go on to lose their next game, and first loss of the program, to Fort Hays State – 61–80. For the next five seasons, Debbie Jones took over the helm of the program.

Debbie Jones era

During Jones' first year, the Lady Hornets went 10–10, but then improved to a 15–8 record the following year.[5] For the next three seasons, the Lady Hornets had a combined record of 64–24, leaving Jones with a 89–43 record. While Jones was the head coach, Emporia State won three conference championships.[6]

Val Schierling era

When Jones left after the 1980–81 season, Val Schierling took over as head coach for the Lady Hornets until 1995. In his first season, Schierling led the Lady Hornets to a 17–10 record, winning the CSIC regular season championship. For the next three seasons, the Lady Hornets had successful seasons, going 49–35. In the 1985–1986 season, the Lady Hornets went 15–15 and the next season went 11–15, making it the first losing season since the program started.[5]

After the 1986–87 season, the Lady Hornets had only three winning seasons from 1987–88 and again from 1989–1991. From 1991 to 95, Schierling had a combined record of 45–64. After three consecutive losing seasons, Schierling was fired after the 1914–1995 season.[7] Schierling is the second all-time winningest coach in Emporia State History with a record of 212–182 (.538).[8]

Cindy Stein era

After the firing of Val Schierling, Cindy Stein took the position as head coach of the Lady Hornets.[9] While Stein only coached for three years at ESU, she turned the program around. In her first season, she went 12–14, quickly turning it around to 20–10 the following season, its first winning season since 1991.[10] In her third and final season at Emporia State, Stein led the Lady Hornets to its first MIAA regular season and tournament championships, as well as the program's first trip to the NCAA Women's Division II Basketball Championship.[9] Stein left to become the head coach of the Missouri Tigers, leaving Emporia State with a 65–25 record.[10]

Brandon Schneider era

Lady Hornets basketball
NCAA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONS

2010

After the departure of Stein, assistant coach for the Lady Hornets Brandon Schneider took over in 1998.[11] During his first three seasons, Schneider led the Lady Hornets to three consecutive conference regular season and tournament championships. In his first season, the team advanced to the NCAA Final Four.[3] The following season, the Lady Hornets went 8–10 and quickly turned it around the following season with a 14–4 record and advancing to the NCAA Regionals.[5] Over the next six seasons, the Lady Hornets won three conference championships and advanced to the NCAA Tournament Regionals five of the six years. In the 2009–10 season, Schneider's final season, the Lady Hornets went on to win a 30–5 season, winning the 2010 NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Championship.[1] Schneider left for Stephen F. Austin, leaving Emporia State with a record of 306–72 (.810), becoming the winningest coach in ESU history.[12]

Jory Collins era

Jory Collins, who was assistant coach for seven years under Schneider, became head coach in April 2010.[13] In his four seasons at helm of the Lady Hornets program, Collins has gone on to win three consecutive MIAA tournaments (2013, 2014 and 2015) and has combined a record of 125–36 overall and a 80–27 record in the MIAA. He is the first coach in Emporia State history to advance to five conference tournament championships and four regional championships in five years.[13]

Seasons under Collins

Coaching summary

Coach Years Overall Record Winning %
Linda Carruthers 1974–1976 30–12 (.714)
Debbie Jones 1976–1981 89–43 (.674)
Val Scherling 1981–1995 212–182 (.538)
Cindy Stein 1995–1998 65–25 (.722)
Brandon Schneider 1998–2010 306–72 (.810)
Jory Collins 2010–present 125–36 (.776)
Head coaches 6

Record vs. MIAA opponents

All-time Record vs. MIAA Opponents
Emporia State
vs. 		First Game Overall Record at Emporia at Opponent's
Venue 		at Neutral Site Last 5 Meetings Last 10 Meetings Current Streak Since Joining
the MIAA
Central Missouri 1974–75 ESU, 39–34 ESU, 21–10 UCM, 11–19 ESU, 7–3 ESU, 3–2 ESU, 7–3 L 1 ESU, 32–20
Central Oklahoma 1989–90 ESU, 17–4 ESU, 8–1 ESU, 7–2 ESU, 2–1 ESU, 5–0 ESU, 9–1 W 7 ESU, 6–0
Fort Hays State 1974–75 ESU, 50–29 ESU, 24–11 ESU, 19–15 ESU, 6–3 ESU, 4–1 ESU, 9–1 W 2 ESU, 17–3
Lincoln† 1982–83 ESU, 25–2 ESU, 15–1 ESU, 9–1 ESU, 1–0 ESU, 5–0 ESU, 10–0 W 15 ESU, 8–0‡
Lindenwood 2012–13 ESU, 3–0 ESU, 2–0 ESU, 1–0 Tied, 0–0 ESU, 3–0 ESU, 3–0 W 3 ESU, 3–0
Missouri Southern 1976–77 ESU, 55–22 ESU, 31–6 ESU, 21–16 ESU, 3–0 ESU, 5–0 ESU, 9–1 W 6 ESU, 32–12
Missouri Western ESU, 56–32 ESU, 33–10 MWSU, 18–21 ESU, 4–1 ESU, 5–0 ESU, 10–0 W 8 ESU, 36–18
Nebraska–Kearney ESU, 28–10 ESU, 16–2 ESU, 12–7 UNK, 0–1 ESU, 5–0 ESU, 8–2 W 5 ESU, 5–0
Northeastern State 1989–90 ESU, 9–5 ESU, 4–2 ESU, 4–3 ESU, 1–0 ESU, 3–2 ESU, 7–3 L 1 NSU, 2–4
NW Missouri St. 1975–76 ESU, 38–14 ESU, 19–5 ESU, 17–7 Tied, 2–2 ESU, 5–0 ESU, 7–3 W 4 ESU, 4–0
Pittsburg State 1974–75 ESU, 55–29 ESU, 32–11 ESU, 20–15 ESU, 3–2 ESU, 5–0 ESU, 6–4 W 4 ESU, 29–16
Southwest Baptist 1989–90 ESU, 37–12 ESU, 19–15 ESU, 14–8 ESU, 4–0 ESU, 5–0 ESU, 9–1 W 7 ESU, 35–10
Washburn 1974–75 ESU, 53–47 ESU, 20–15 WU, 18–23 WU, 5–7 ESU, 5–0 ESU, 8–2 W 7 ESU, 27–19
† – Lincoln left the MIAA after the 1998–99 season and rejoined in the 2010–11 season. ‡ – Does not include the 1991–1999 seasons.
Sources: [3][14][15]

Venue and culture

Home arena

Since 1940, home basketball games have been played at William L. White Auditorium, a 5,000-seat arena which is named after William Lindsay White, son of William Allen White.[4] The auditorium is also home to the men's basketball team and the Lady Hornets volleyball team since the program started in 1973.[16] In 2008, White Auditorium received an upgrade with a new scoreboard and video board, as well as a new color scheme on the arena floor and the throughout the entire building.[4]

Mascots

Main article: Corky the Hornet

Corky the Hornet is Emporia State University's mascot.[17] In the 1930s, when Emporia State University was named Kansas State Teachers College, the athletic teams were known as the "Yaps". Many people were not fond of the name, most notably legendary coach, Vic Trusler.[18] Trusler suggested to a local writer, Cecil Carle of the Emporia Gazette, that the university's athletic teams should be called the "Yellow Jackets". However, the name changed to "Hornets" because of the lack of newspaper space.[18]

In 1933, the Kansas State Teachers College had a student contest where students and staff could design a mascot for the college. A sophomore by the name of Paul Edwards, who graduated in 1937, designed Corky for a campus–wide logo contest. Many students sent in their drawings of a mascot, but they chose Edwards' Corky, a "human–like" hornet. Corky was published in The Bulletin, the student newspaper for Emporia State University.[18]

In August 2014, it was announced that in January 2015, Corky will have a nephew.[19] Buz will be a smaller, more "child friendly" hornet that will visit local schools, participate in community events and be present at ESU activities. Buz will be designed by Corky's creator, Paul Edwards, who is turning 100 years old in January 2015. Buz will also debut in January 2015 at Edwards' birthday party.[19]

2014–15 Roster

2014–15 Emporia State Hornets women's basketball team
Players Coaches
Pos. # Name Height Year Home town
G 2 Moten, KellyKelly Moten style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) RS So Roosevelt Gary, Ind.
G 3 Costley, BrookeBrooke Costley  style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) RS So Mexico Mexico, Mo.
G 4 Barnwell, KelseyKelsey Barnwell style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 5 ft 7 in (1.7 m) Jr Kansas HS/UMKC Kansas, Ok.
F 5 Gordan, WhitneyWhitney Gordan style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Jr Marion/Wyoming Marion, Ks.
G 14 Holloway, MeganMegan Holloway style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) So Salina Salina, Ks.
F 20 Bruner, AshtonAshton Bruner style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) Jr McPherson/Barton CC McPherson, Ks.
G 22 Kramer, JaceeJacee Kramer style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Fr Jefferson County North Winchester, Ks.
G 24 Lackey, AddieAddie Lackey style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Fr Hillsboro Hillsboro, Ks.
F 30 Flott, KathrynKathryn Flott style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) RS So Olpe Olpe, Ks.
G/F 33 Miller, KyrstieKyrstie Miller style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Fr Holton Holton, Ks.
F 35 Quick, MerissaMerissa Quick style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Sr Cheney Cheney, Ks.
F 45 Vandiver, AmberAmber Vandiver  style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Sr Capital HS/Boise St. Westminister, Col.
Head coach

Jory Collins

Assistant coach(es)

Brian McIntosh
Laura Patrick (GA)

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • (W) Walk-on

Roster
Last update: 2014-11-03

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ken Corbitt, April 27, 2010, The Topeka Capital Journal, Collins new head Hornet: Sixth coach in program history started as student assistant 10 years ago, Accessed July 2, 2014, "...Collins landed a position as a student assistant, and over the past decade worked his way up the ladder. ..."
  2. ↑ 2010-11 Record
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 2013 WBB Media Guide page 60
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Conferences". Issuu. p. 60. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 2009-10 Media Guide
  6. ↑ "Lawrence Journal-World - Google News Archive Search". google.com.
  7. ↑ "Lawrence Journal-World - Google News Archive Search". google.com.
  8. ↑ Val Schierling, ESU Athletics Hall of Fame
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Stein leaves for Missouri
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "CJ Online Sports: Emporia State coach named women's coach at Missouri 04/28/98". cjonline.com.
  11. ↑ "Brandon Schneider". geocities.ws.
  12. ↑ "Bye bye Brandon". Emporia Gazette.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Collins is first in ESU history...
  14. ↑ "Emporia State University Athletics - 2013-14 Women's Basketball Schedule". esuhornets.com.
  15. ↑ "Emporia State University Athletics - 2014-15 Women's Basketball Schedule". esuhornets.com.
  16. ↑ ESU Volleyball at WLW Auditorium
  17. ↑ "Corky the Hornet" (PDF). Retrieved 13 October 2014.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 History of Corky Fischer, William, Jr. "The Legend of Corky the Hornet: Emporia State University." Editorial. The Historical Marker Database. William Fischer, Jr., 18 Sept. 2010. Web. 22 Sept. 2013.
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 "Buz, Corky's nephew". Emporia Gazette. Retrieved 13 October 2014.

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