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2003-04 Season

Schmidt

Feb. 18 Wildcats clear bench in 85-48 romp

For the second time in three days, the Wildcats emptied their bench and had four players score in double figures as Baker defeated Rockhurst University 85-48 Feb. 18 in Kansas City, Mo.

Reserve point guard Dana Schmidt, a sophomore from Topeka, led the Wildcats with 17 points and three steals in 18 minutes on just five field goal attempts. Schmidt only missed one field goal, made two three-pointers, and made all seven of her free throw attempts. It was the first time Schmidt has scored more than eight points in a game this season.

Sophomore Ashley Ohlman of Emporia added 15 points with two three-pointers, junior center Jesssica Pontious of Enid, Okla., had 14 points and senior forward Amber Koblitz had 10 points. Point guard Erin Robinson, junior from Topeka, led the team with seven assists and six rebounds.

The victory was Baker's fourth consecutive win. The Wildcats have won 10 of 12 games dating back to Jan. 17, and will close the regular season by hosting Culver-Stockton College at 2 p.m. Jan. 21.

Ohlman

Feb. 16 Four score in double figures as 'Cats pick up record-tying win

Records continue to fall to the 2003-04 Wildcats as Baker picked up its 14th conference win in a 75-66 defeat of Central Methodist College Feb. 16 in Fayette, Mo.

The Wildcats have won nine of their last 11 games and now hold a 14-5 record in the Heart of America Athletic Conference. The 2003-04 edition now shares the Conference Wins in a Season record with the 2001-02 squad and are guaranteed the 2001-02 team's record for Conference Win-Loss Percentage in a Season. The 2001-02 Wildcats went 14-8 for a .636 winning percentage. With only one conference game remaining before the HAAC tournament, Baker is assured of a first-round bye and at least a tie for third place in the conference standings.

Baker defeated Central Methodist with a very balanced scoring attack, as four Wildcats scored between 13 and 15 points. Sophomore guard Ashley Ohlman of Emporia had a game-high 15 points and seven rebounds, and made nine free throws. Senior forward Amber Koblitz of Paola and junior center Jessica Pontious of Enid, Okla., added 14 points apiece. Senior forward Cory Shoaf of Bonner Springs made three three-pointers and tallied 13 points.

Head coach Susan Decker became the career wins leader on Feb. 2 and the Wildcats set the single-game rebounds record on Feb. 12.

Shoaf

Feb. 14 Shoaf breaks out for 20 in 89-65 win

Senior forward Cory Shoaf led all scorers with 20 points as Baker defeated Graceland 89-65 on Feb. 14 in Lamoni, Iowa.

Shoaf picked up her points from everywhere on the court, with two three-pointers and eight free throws, and also had three steals.

Junior center Jessica Pontious of Enid, Okla., added 14 points and sophomore guard Ashley Ohlman tallied 12 points with a perfect six-for-six on free throws. Junior point guard Erin Robinson of Topeka had five assists and two steals with no turnovers.

Baker made 50-percent of its field goals and six of nine three-pointers.

Pontious

Feb. 12 Pontious dominates Lindenwood again; Baker sets rebounds record

Junior center Jessica Pontious of Enid, Okla., led the way to victory with 16 points and 10 rebounds as the Wildcats broke the single-game rebounds record in a 72-57 defeat of Lindenwood Feb. 12 in Baldwin City.

The Wildcats grabbed 55 rebounds, breaking the old record of 52 the 1999-2000 squad set against Metro State University.

Junior center Kristin Crites added 14 points and eight rebounds. In the 'Cats previous match-up with the Lions, Crites and Pontious combined for 37 points and made 16 of 20 field goals.

Sophomore guard Ashley Ohlman of Emporia chipped in 12 points, nine rebounds and three steals. The win keeps the Wildcats in a tie for third place in the Heart of America Athletic Conference standings.

Ohlman

Feb. 9 Ohlman stars as 'Cats nearly upset ranked foe

Sophomore guard Ashley Ohlman of Emporia tallied a team-high 14 points and five rebounds as Baker led No. 8 Evangel University at halftime Feb. 9 in Springfield, Mo., before losing 70-53.

The Wildcats held a 33-32 halftime lead against the Crusaders, who remain undefeated in the Heart of America Athletic Conference after 16 games. Baker remained tied for third with Benedictine College in the conference standings with an 11-5 record.

Junior center Jessica Pontious of Enid, Okla., added 11 points and junior point guard Erin Robinson of Topeka had four assists. Sophomore guard Dana Schmidt of Topeka made all three of her shots, including two three-pointers, to provide the 'Cats with eight points off the bench.

Robinson

Junior point guard Erin Robinson of Topeka scored a season-high 20 points as Baker held off Avila 78-74 in overtime Feb. 7 in Baldwin City.

The Wildcats held a 14-point lead in the first half but had to outscore the Eagles 16 to 12 in overtime for the victory.

Sophomore guard Ashley Ohlman of Emporia and junior center Kristin Crites of Junction City added 11 points and junior center Jessica Pontious of Enid, Okla., had 10 points. Ohlman also had a game-high 10 rebounds.

Decker

Feb. 2 Decker gets career wins record as Baker sets free throw records

Susan Decker claimed the record for most career wins by a Baker woman's basketball coach as her Wildcats made 35 of 38 free throws in a 78-62 victory over Benedictine College Feb. 2 in Atchison, Kan.

It was Decker's 66th victory in her fourth year as head coach. The Wildcats have won more games in less than four years under Decker than they did in the seven years previous to her arrival. She tied the record for wins in a season last season with 21.

The Wildcats defeated the Ravens with great free throw shooting, and set team records with free throws made (35, breaking the old record of 34) and free throw percentage (92.1-percent, breaking the old record of 89.5-percent). Senior Cory Shoaf of Paola led the way with 19 points and made all seven of her free throw attempts. Sophomore Ashley Ohlman of Emporia scored 15 points and made nine free throws. Ohlman also had a game-high five steals and a team-high five rebounds.

Crites

Jan. 31 Baker fights back to defeat Jewell

Junior point guard Erin Robinson of Topeka made a basket in the waning seconds to give Baker a 67-65 victory over William Jewell College Jan. 31 in Baldwin City.

The 'Cats were down by 12 points in the first half and needed a 13-3 run in the second half to take the lead.

Ten different Wildcats scored, led by sophomore Ashley Ohlman of Emporia and junior Jessica Pontious of Enid, Okla., with 10 points apiece.

Junior Kristin Crites of Junction City came off the bench to score nine points and grab a season-high 12 rebounds.

Koblitz

Jan. 29 'Cat inside trio solid versus MidAmerica

A trio of inside players combined to make 16 of 23 shots as Baker fell to MidAmerica Nazarene University 74-71 Jan. 29 in Olathe, Kan.

Junior centers Jessica Pontious of Enid, Okla., and Kristin Crites of Junction City each made six of eight field goals and senior Amber Koblitz of Paola made four of five shots as Baker shot 49.2-percent overall. The Wildcats shot 57.4-percent from inside the arc.

Koblitz also had nine rebounds. Junior point guard Erin Robinson of Topeka had five assists. Baker led 41-25 at halftime.

Ohlman

Jan. 24 Ohlman beats Valley from line in 76-68 win

Sophomore guard Ashley Ohlman of Emporia kept Missouri Valley at bay with sharp free throw shooting at the end of a 76-68 win Jan. 24 in Baldwin City.

In the final two minutes, Ohlman made all six of her free throw attempts as the Vikings tried fouling to erase a 67-56 deficit. Junior guard Courtney Hodges of Topeka, the 'Cats top free throw shooter, made three of four and junior point guard Erin Robinson of Topeka added another as Baker scored its final 10 points on free throws.

Ohlman finished with 19 points with nine free throws and two three-pointers. She attempted only six field goals and made four. Junior center Jessica Pontious of Enid, Okla., added 16 points.

Junior center Kristen Crites of Junction City added 14 points, 10 of them during a crucial six-minute stretch in the middle of the second half as Baker went on a 12-1 run to take a 61-52 lead.

Jan. 22 Pontious tallies 14 in 67-55 win

Junior center Jessica Pontious of Enid, Okla., scored 14 points and junior point guard Erin Robinson of Topeka added 11 as Baker defeated Culver-Stockton 67-55 in Canton, Mo.

Pontious also had four steals. Senior Amber Koblitz of Paola had six points and a team-high six rebounds off the bench.

Patty

Junior forward Gretchen Patty of Wichita led Baker's strong inside game as Baker defeated Graceland 75-63 Jan. 17 in Baldwin City.

Patty had a game-high 16 points and a team-high seven rebounds with no fouls and just one turnover while making seven of 11 field goals and both free throws. Junior center Jessica Pontious of Enid, Okla., added 10 points. Four Wildcats grabbed two steals apiece.

Fourteen Wildcats received playing time and 11 scored.

Pontious

Jan. 15 Pontious, Crites prove hard to stop versus Lindenwood

Junior centers Jessica Pontious and Kristin Crites combined to make 16 of 20 field goals and 37 points as Baker lost to Lindenwood 69-68 Jan. 15 in St. Charles, Mo.

In a reserve role, Pontious of Enid, Okla., made 10 field goals and tallied 23 points, both season-highs for a Wildcat. Crites of Junction City shot a perfect six for six and made both of her free throw attempts for 14 points.

Junior Erin Robinson of Topeka had six rebounds, four assists and three steals. The Wildcats held a 40-28 lead at halftime.

Jan. 12 Inside game not enough to upset Evangel

Junior Jessica Pontious of Enid, Okla., and junior Kristin Crites of Junction City combined for nine of 13 shooting and 21 points, but the two centers couldn't overcome Evangel in a 66-46 loss Jan. 12 in Baldwin City.

Evangel remained undefeated in Heart of America Athletic Conference play. Baker is now tied with Benedictine for second place with a 5-2 record.

Pontious also had a game-high six rebounds and two assists.

Robinson

Jan. 10 Robinson racks up multiple season-highs in 55-52 victory

Junior point guard Erin Robinson of Topeka had an all-around solid game as Baker defeated Avila 55-52 Jan. 10 in Kansas City, Mo.

Senior Cory Shoaf of Bonner Springs had a game-high 13 points, and Robinson and junior Gretchen Patty of Wichita added 10 points. Robinson also had the most steals, defensive rebounds and assists by a Wildcat this season with six steals, seven defensive rebounds and five assists. Baker's 17 steals was the Wildcats' most in a game this season.

Patty had a game-high eight rebounds.

Pontious

Jan. 8 Pontious leads 'Cats again in victory

Junior Jessica Pontious of Enid, Okla., tallied 16 points and three blocked shots as Baker defeated Central Methodist 66-54 Jan. 8 in Baldwin City.

Pontious has led the 'Cats in scoring in both games since the Christmas break, scoring 14 against Benedictine Jan. 5. Her three blocked shots are tied for the most this season by a Wildcat.

Sophomore Ashley Ohlman of Emporia added 12 points and junior Courtney Hodges of Topeka went a perfect six for six on free throws to finish with 10 points and four steals. Junior Erin Robinson of Topeka had five assists. Hodges and junior Kristin Crites of Junction City led Baker with seven rebounds.

Crites

Jan. 5 Baker receives first conference loss of season

Benedictine College handed Baker its first Heart of America Athletic Conference loss of the season 66-55 Jan. 5 in Baldwin City.

The 'Cats won their first three conference games in 2003. Sophomore Jessica Pontious of Enid, Okla., led Baker with 14 points. Junior Kristin Crites of Junction City just missed a double-double with 11 points and nine rebounds.

Baker continued to shoot free throws well and made 15 of 18 versus Benedictine. Pontious made six of eight and Crites made five of six to lead the Wildcats.

Shoaf

Dec. 17 Shoaf scores 16 again in NAIA Challenge

Senior Cory Shoaf of Bonner Springs tallied 16 points and three steals as Baker fell 84-72 to North Georgia College in Disney's NAIA Challenge Dec. 17 in Orlando, Fla.

It was the second game Shoaf led the 'Cats with 16 points. Shoaf made six of nine field goal attempts and four of five three points attempts. Junior Courtney Hodges of Topeka and sophomore Ashley Ohlman of Emporia scored 10 points apiece. Sophomore Jessica Pontious of Enid, Okla., had nine rebounds and three blocked shots off the bench.

Baker jumped to a 35-24 halftime lead en route to a 66-56 victory over Lambuth in Disney's NAIA Challenge Dec. 16 in Orlando, Fla.

Three Wildcats scored in double figures, led by senior Cory Shoaf of Bonner Springs. Shoaf made all six of her free throw attempts and two three-pointers to score 16 points. Junior point guard Erin Robinson of Topeka added 13 points and three assists, junior Gretchen Patty of Wichita had 10 points inside, and junior Courtney Hodges of Topeka had three steals.

Hodges

Dec. 6 Hodges leads 'Cats to another upset victory

Junior Courtney Hodges scored 15 points to lead Baker to a 67-62 victory over William Jewell Colelge Dec. 6 in Liberty, Mo., the 'Cats second upset victory in three days.

Jewell received votes in the Dec. 2 NAIA poll. Baker upset MidAmerica Nazarene University, the NAIA's 24th-ranked team, 57-52 on Dec. 4.

Hodges made six of eight field goals and two of three three-point field goal attempts. The 'Cats shot over 50-percent as a team, with junior Kristin Crites of Junction City helping the stat by making four of five shots. Junior Gretchen Patty of Wichita and senior Cory Shoaf of Bonner Springs added 10 points. Eight different players have led the 'Cats in scoring in 11 games.

Shoaf

Dec. 4 Baker upsets No. 24 MidAmerica 57-52

The Wildcats jumped to an early lead and held on to upset No. 24 MidAmerica Nazarene 57-52 Dec. 4 in Baldwin City.

Baker held a 24-17 lead at halftime while holding the Pioneers to five of 36 shooting. Junior Erin Robinson of Topeka led the Wildcat offense with 13 points. Sophomore Ashley Ohlman of Emporia and sophomore Jessica Pontious of Enid, Okla., added 10 points. All three shot five for 10.

Senior Cory Shoaf of Bonner Springs grabbed 11 rebounds and had seven points.

MidAmerica was ranked No. 16 in the preseason poll before dropping eight spots in the Jan. 1 poll. Baker's next opponent will be William Jewell College on Saturday, Dec. 6, in Liberty, Mo. The Cardinals received votes in the latest poll.

Pontious

Dec. 2 Wildcat defense stifles Vikings in 52-38 victory

Baker held Missouri Valley to 14 first-half points en route to a 52-38 victory Dec. 2 in Marshall, Mo.

Twelve Wildcats scored for Baker, led by junior Courtney Hodges of Topeka, senior Cory Shoaf of Bonner Springs and senior Amber Koblitz of Paola with seven points apiece. Sophomore Jessica Pontious of Enid, Okla., had six rebounds and three blocked shots and junior Erin Robinson dished four assists.

The 'Cats limited Missouri Valley to 20-percent shooting in the first half and 24.6-percent for the game. It was the fewest points Baker hada llowed since defeating Tabor College 76-49 Nov. 25 at home.

Cox

Nov. 29 Baker falls to NCAA Div. II Washburn

Baker head coach Susan Decker used all 15 players on her roster but couldn't manage to upset NCAA Div. II Washburn University Nov. 29 in Topeka.

The 'Cats fell to the Ichabods 99-34. Senior Cory Shoaf of Bonner Springs led Baker with seven points. Junior Gretchen Patty of Wichita had a team-high six rebounds and junior Courtney Hodges of Topeka had two steals. Senior Melissa Cox of Thayer came off the bench to chart a game-high three assists.

Skaggs

Nov. 25 Wildcats clear bench, 14 players score in 76-49 victory

A 17-0 run in the first half gave the Wildcats a comfortable margin and allowed head coach Susan Decker to use her entire 15-player roster in a 76-49 victory over Tabor College Nov. 25 at home.

Junior Courtney Hodges of Topeka and sophomore Ashley Ohlman of Emporia led the 'Cats with 10 points apiece. Freshman Anna Skaggs of Baldwin City scored six points in 13 minutes with the Baldwin High girls basketball team in attendance to watch their old teammate.

The 'Cats made 50-percent of their field goals and 81-percent of their free throws, and outrebounded the Lady Jays 45 to 29.

Crites

Nov. 18 Crites scores 19 points in 19 minutes versus Sterling

Junior Kristin Crites of Junction City was a model of efficiency, scoring 19 points in 19:12 with just 11 field goal attempts during a 76-67 loss to Sterling.

Crites made eight of 11 field goals and three free throws. Sophomore Ashley Ohlman of Emporia added 13 points and sophomore Jessica Pontious of Enid, Okla., had 11 points.

The Wildcats outreboudned Sterling 49 to 30. Junior Gretchen Patty of Wichita and junior Erin Robinson of Topeka led Baker with seven rebounds apiece.

Ohlman

Nov. 15 Ohlman, Patty score 16 points in defeat

Sophomore Ashley Ohlman of Emporia and junior Gretchen Patty of Wichita scored 16 points apiece but couldn't defeat host Ottawa University on the final day of the Ottawa Classic.

The Braves won 89-79 despite Patty making eight of nine field goal attempts and Ohlman dishing out four assists and grabbing two steals. Senior Cory Shoaf of Bonner Springs added 13 points, and junior Erin Robinson of Topeka had nine points and three steals.

The Wildcats outrebounded the Braves 38-33, though no 'Cat had more than four rebounds. Baker also made the most of charity by making 11 of 15 free throws. The Wildcats are shooting at a 70.9-percent clip (93-131) after five games, on pace to break a 12-year-old record for free throw percentage by a team for a season. The 1991-92 squad made 68.3-percent. Junior Courtney Hodges of Topeka has made 11 of 12 free throws for a 91.7-percentage to lead the team.

Robinson

Nov. 14 Robinson scores 15, rebounds eight in 79-75 loss

Junior guard Erin Robinson of Topeka led the 'Cats in points, rebounds, assists and steals, but couldn't lead them to victory against Park University in the first round of the Ottawa University Classic.

Robinson scored 15 points and also charted eight rebounds, three assists and three steals in a team-high 27 minutes. Three other 'Cats scored in double figures. Junior Gretchen Patty of Wichita had 12 points and six rebounds, junior Jessica Pontious of Enid, Okla., had 11 points and eight rebounds, and senior Cory Shoaf of Bonner Springs had 10 points.

The 'Cats made 23 of 27 free throws for a 85.1-percent clip, just shy of the team record set during the 1999-2000 season against Sterling College. That squad made 17 of 19 free throws for an 89.5-percent clip.

Ediger

Nov. 8 Women's basketball team defeats Iowa Wesleyan 92-75 in Wildcat-Cardinal Classic

Baker showed it could be rewriting the record books again this season with a 92-75 victory in the Wildcat-Cardinal Classic Nov. 8 in Liberty, Mo.

The Wildcats broke 11 team offense records in head coach Susan Deckerıs first three seasons and showed more offensive firepower in defeating the Tigers. Four Wildcats scored in double figures, led by freshman guard Molly Ediger of Prairie Village. Ediger scored 16 points on just five field goal attempts by making all three of her three-point field goal attempts and five of six freethrows. Junior Courtney Hodges of Topeka and senior Cory Shoaf of Bonner Springs added 13 points and junior Jessica Pontious of Enid, Okla., had 12. Hodges also had four of Bakerıs 17 steals.

Baker fell to Southwestern College 63-57 on Nov. 7 in its first game of the Classic. Pontious led the ŒCats with 13 points and Shoaf added 11. Senior Amber Koblitz of Paola had seven rebounds.

The Wildcats take the court again on Friday and Saturday in the Ottawa Classic, hosted by Ottawa University. Baker plays Park University at 5:30 p.m. Friday and challenges the host team at 4 p.m. Saturday.

Patty

Nov. 1 Baker rallies to defeat Haskell 66-55 in opener

The women's team overcame a late deficit to defeat Haskell Indian Nations University 66-55 in Lawrence in the season opener for both teams. Junior Gretchen Patty of Wichita led the 'Cats with 11 points on just three field goal attempts and grabbed eight rebounds. Junior point guard Erin Robinson of Topeka added nine points and six rebounds.

2003-04 Season Preview

The Lady Wildcats return nine letter winners from last year's team which finished the season with a 19-15 record, placed fifth in the Heart of America Athletic Conference, and earned a trip to the conference championship game. Baker will be looking to get even better this year with a full court style of play and a good recruiting class, makign the bench even deeper than in the past.

Erin Robinson, a junior point guard, is returning as the top scorer from last year's team, averaging 9.4 points per game and earning HAAC first team honors. Other key returners are seniors Cory Shoaf, Amber Koblitz and Melissa Cox. All three will be call upon during the season to contribute to the success of the team. Juniors Gretchen Patty and Courtney Hodges will help the offensive and defensive attacks, respectively.

In addition to those players, the Wildcats will rely on their speed from the other guard and post positions. Four transfer players will play a key role at both of those positions. Kristin Crites, a 5'11" transfer from Johnson County Community College, will provide some needed size in the post. Jessica Pontious, a Division II transfer from Northeastern State University in Oklahoma, will also bring size and experience to the post position. The other two transfers will add speed and experience at the guard position. Ashley Ohlman, from Emporia State has great size and speed to help solidify the three or four spot. Libby Lewis will bring tremendous speed to the guard position on both offense and defense.

The two freshmen, Molly Ediger from Bishop Miege and Anna Skaggs from Baldwin City, come from great high school programs and bring with them a great work ethic. Their winning attitudes will help this program continue in the right direction.

The team's off-season and preseason conditioning programs support the strong defense and up-tempo style of play that will help this team be competitive in the HAAC.

"Expectations are high again this year ,and the depth of this team, along with the speed, should produce great things," Coach Decker said.

Robinson

2002-03 News Baker center Gayla Brown and guard Erin Robinson were named to the Heart of America Athletic Conference's first team for the 2002-03 season.

Brown, a senior from Grandview, Mo., led the conference in field goal percentage, was eighth in scoring and ninth in rebounding. She led the ıCats in rebounds and points and set the school record for career field goal percentage.

Robinson, a sophomore from Topeka, was third in the conference in steals and 12th in assists. She led the team in minutes played, assists and steals and was second in points.

The 'Cats finished one of the most successful years in the program's 27-year history with 19 wins and advanced to the conference championship.