The Missouri Western State University Athletics Hall of Fame Committee is excited to announce the 2014 induction class.  This year’s class includes; John Chavez – Track & Field; Mitch Mason – Football; Darroll Wright – Men’s Basketball; and the 1994-1995 Women’s Basketball Team.

Along with the 2014 class, Griffon golfer and current PGA member Brice Garnett (2012) will return to officially accept his Hall of Fame nomination. Griffon basketball player Larry Ingram (2007) will also return for his official induction.

Brice Garnett • Men’s Golf • (2003-2006)

Brice Garnett is the most decorated golfer to ever play at Missouri Western. Originally from Gallatin, Mo., Garnett was a three-time NCAA Division II All-American (2004, 2005 and 2006). He was a four-time NCAA Division II All-Region and All-MIAA player (2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006). He was the MIAA Tournament Champion three times (2004, 2005 and 2006) and was the NCAA Division II Super Regional Champion twice (2004 and 2005). In 2006 he was named the first-ever MIAA Player of the Year.

While playing for the Griffons, he won 12 career tournaments which included six in a row. In 2005 he placed 4th at the NCAA Division II National Championships in Savannah, Ga., and in 2004 he placed 62nd at the National Championships in Deland, Fla.

Garnett also excelled in the classroom graduating Cum-Laude in 2006 with a degree in business finance. He was the MWSU Male Student –Athlete of the Year twice (2005 and 2006) and was a finalist in 2006 for the Ken B. Jones MIAA Student-Athlete of the Year. He was a three-time MIAA All-Academic performer (2004, 2005 and 2006) as well as earning the Financial Executive Institute award in 2006.

Garnett is currently playing on the PGA Tour.

John Chavez • Track & Field • (1960-1962)

John Chavez is a household name in the track and field world as an athlete, educator and coach for over 48 years. Chavez came to MWSU in 1960 and was involved with track and field until the day he passed on March 21, 2013. As a student-athlete at St. Joseph Junior College, he won two individual national championships (400 & 800 meter) and one relay (One Mile).

Chavez graduated in 1962 from SJJC and moved on to attend William Jewell College where he graduated in 1965. While at William Jewell, he left his name all over the record books. He still holds six school records for the following events: 800-yard dash, 2-mile relay, 4 x 400 relay, 4 x 1600 yard relay, sprint medley relay and distance medley relay.

John taught school and served as a translator and track official in the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City; 1984 games in Los Angeles, Calif.; 1992 games in Barcelona; and 1996 games in Atlanta.

He was a member of St. James Catholic Church, a former president of Little United Nations Club and a member of the Missouri Track and Cross Country Coach Association Hall of Fame in 1996. He was a 10-year member of the games committee at the State High School Track and Field Meet as well as being named the 2009 St. Joseph Sports Inc. Coach of the Year.

He taught Spanish in St. Joseph, Mo. for over 40 years, including stints at Central High School, Christian Brothers High School (now LeBlond High School) and Lafayette High School.

Mitch Mason • Football • (1993-1996)

Mitch Mason is one of the best defensive backs to ever wear the black and gold. Mason was a two-time All-MIAA first team selection (1995 & 1996). He was also a First Team Don Hanson Football Gazette All-American in 1996 and an Honorable Mention selection in 1995. He was a Third Team Daktronics All-America selection in 1995.

During his career at Missouri Western he finished with 16 interceptions which is second all-time and 187 interception return yards which is fifth all-time. In 1996 he tied the single game record with three interceptions in a game against Pittsburg State.

Mason led the Griffons in interceptions in 1994, 1995 and 1996 with two, eight and six respectively. He also had 126 interception return yards in 1995.

Darroll Wright • Men’s Basketball • (1994-1995)

Darroll Wright joins the list of 2014 inductees after one season at Missouri Western in the mid-1990s. One of the leaders on one of the best teams in Missouri Western Basketball history, Wright was an All-MIAA first team selection coming off the bench. His efforts helped lead the Griffons to the MIAA Regular Season Championship and a berth in the NCAA South Central Region Tournament.

During his one year stint at MWSU, Wright averaged 18 points per game. He scored in double figures in every game but one and scored a career high 37 points against Emporia State on Feb. 18, 1995, which helped him earn MIAA Player of the Week honors.

Wright was a NABC/Sears South Central All-District second team selection as well as being named to NABC/Sears All-America third team. He was also CoSIDA All-South Central Region second team and Division II Bulletin Honorable Mention All-American.

Larry Ingram • Men’s Basketball • (1982-1984)

Larry Ingram (2007) played on the men’s basketball team from 1982-1984. While at Missouri Western, Ingram led the Griffons in scoring, rebounding and field goal percentage.

He is MWSU’s career points per-game leader, averaging 22.1 points per game. He sits second all-time in free throw percentage at 82.0 percent; 11th in career scoring with 1,107 points; and fourth in career field goal percentage at 56.2 percent.

Ingram was an All-American in 1984 and graduated in May of 1986 with BS in Criminal Justice. He is a part of the 2007 class but is officially accepting the nomination this year.

1994-1995 Women’s Basketball Team

The 1994-1995 Griffon Women’s Basketball team finished with an overall record of 31-3 while posting a 15-1 MIAA record giving them the outright MIAA regular season title. The team won the MIAA Post Season Tournament as well as the South Central Region Tournament which qualified them for the NCAA Division II Elite Eight. The Griffons finished third in the nation, falling to North Dakota State 74-67, before defeating Stonehill 76-66 in the consolation game.

The Griffons were guided by MIAA Coach of the Year Jeff Mittie (2011). On the court, the Griffons were led by All-MIAA first team performers Tonya Foster and Amy Towne. Kathy Dyess and Toni Wood were named to the MIAA honorable mention squad.

Foster and Towne earned NCAA Division II South Region All-Tournament Team honors as well as Division II Bulletin Honorable Mention All-American honors. Towne also earned All-American honors from WBCA/Kodak (honorable mention) and CoSIDA (third team).

Foster was named MIAA Player of the Week once (12/12/94) while Towne was named Player of the Week twice (1/16/95 & 2/20/95). On the season, Towne averaged close to 20 points per game while Foster dumped in 15 points and snared nine boards per contest.  Dyess and Wood were the other two Griffons who scored in double figures

Academically, Dana Obersteadt and Amy Towne were named to the MIAA All-Academic Teams.

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The Missouri Western Volleyball team has been selected sixth in the MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll.

The Griffons ended the 2013 campaign sixth in the conference standings after the team’s first winning MIAA record since 2000 and first winning season overall since 2006. All of this was accomplished in Marian Carbin’s first season as head coach.

Carbin’s 2014 squad returns four All-MIAA performers. Outside Hitter Erica Rottinghaus was a first team selection in 2013. Amanda Boender, Sarah Faubel and Kelsey Olion were all chosen honorable mention All-MIAA in 2013. Rottinghaus became the first Missouri Western player chosen to the first team since 2002 after leading the team in kills (387), points (455) and service aces (47).

Eight of the Griffons top-10 scorers return for 2014, including the top-three.

Missouri Western begins play on Sept. 5 at the Rockhurst Tournament. MWSU hosts preseason favorite Central Missouri in its home opener on Sept. 16.

2014 MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll

1. Central Missouri (6)        115
2. Washburn (4)                    110
3. Nebraska-Kearney (2)      108
4. Central Oklahoma              86
5. Emporia State                    76
6. Missouri Western            68
7. Pittsburg State                   59
8. Northwest Missouri          55
9. Lindenwood                       42
10. Fort Hays State               38
11. Missouri Southern           18
12. Southwest Baptist           17

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The Mid-American Intercollegiate Athletic Association football coaches picked Missouri Western fifth in their preseason poll, while MWSU was selected fifth in the preseason media poll.

Defending MIAA and National Champion, Northwest Missouri State was picked first in both polls. Pittsburg State was second in each.

Western finished the 2013 season 4th in the MIAA after going 8-3 overall and 7-3 in the MIAA.

The Griffons return 38 lettermen off the 2013 squad, including 19 starters.

Missouri Western opens the regular season Sept. 4 when they host Central Missouri.

2014 MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll
1. Northwest Missouri (11)                 121
2. Pittsburg State (1)                         106
3. Central Missouri                              94
4. Emporia State                                 88
5. Missouri Western                            82
6. Washburn                                       79
7. Missouri Southern                            67
8. Fort Hays State                               50
9. Lindenwood                                     39
10. Central Oklahoma                          26
11. Nebraska-Kearney                         23
12. Northeastern State                        17

2014 MIAA Preseason Media Poll
1. Northwest Missouri (37)                 466
2. Pittsburg State (1)                         422
3. Emporia State (1)                          353
4. Missouri Western                          348
5. Washburn                                     306
6. Central Missouri                            285
7. Missouri Southern                         258
8. Fort Hays State                            191
9. Lindenwood                                  142
10. Nebraska-Kearney                       109
11. Central Oklahoma                         96
12. Northeastern State                        66

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Missouri Western punter Scott Groner has been named second team preseason All-American by Collegiate Development Football League, which was released Wednesday, July 30, 2014. Groner was a third team Pre-Season All-America selection by USA College Football and a first team selection by Beyond Sports Network.

Last season, Scott Groner (P, 6-4, 200, Sr., Tecoma, Victoria (Australia)) had an outstanding season averaging an MIAA best 42.6 yards per kick. He ranked 11th in the nation with that average. Groner punted 50 times for 2,132 with a long of 61 yards on September 21, 2013 at Nebraska-Kearney. He had nine kicks of 50 or more yards to go along with 13 kicks inside the 20. It was the first time in his career that he has been named to the first team All-MIAA. He was an honorable mention selection in 2011. Groner was also named to the Daktronics Super Region Three second team, first team Don Hansen All-Region and honorable mention Don Hansen All-American.

The Griffons finished the season with an 8-3 overall record and 7-3 MIAA record. It was the eighth time in the past nine seasons and 11th time in Head Coach Jerry Partridge’s tenure that the Griffons have won eight or more games. This Griffon open up the 2014 season on Thursday, September 4 against the University of Central Missouri. Kickoff is set for 7:00 pm in Spratt Stadium.

This 2014 Preseason All-America Football Team is presented by the Collegiate Development Football League (CDFL). It was selected by the, “D2 vs. NAIA Challenge” Bowl committee and the 2015 “Team America” coaching staff. It is based upon player nominations and evaluations made by college coaches, college sports information directors, regional scouts and media personnel. The CDFL is honored to showcase the 2014 preseason All-American players and to sponsor the annual “D2 vs. NAIA Challenge. ” to be held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on Saturday, December 20, 2014, The selected players are on the watch list for invitation to this game.

In addition, these players will be evaluated for selection to the roster of “Team America” that will be representing the USA in scheduled International Bowl Games in 2015. “Team America” is the only privately funded USA National team representing free agents and promoting American football on an international level. The 2015 schedule includes contests in New York vs. Canada, Grand Cayman Island, Myrtle Beach vs. Europe, and New Orleans vs. Mexico. In 2014, over 300 players will participate in the CDFL’s “National Scouting Showcase ” (NSS) consisting of four games designed to present opportunity to top senior talent on the FCS, D2, D3 and NAIA levels.

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Missouri Western men’s basketball coach Brett Weiberg announced the signing of one more student-athlete that will join the program for the 2014-15 season as Kevin Thomas transfers from Midland College in Midland, Texas.

He joins Aaron Emmanuel, a transfer from Missouri S&T, Mason Hughes of Olathe, Kan., Currie Byrd a forward from Montgomery, Texas, Seth Bonifas a forward from Dubuque, Iowa and Cole Clearman a guard from Bettendorf, Iowa at MWSU next fall.

Thomas, who is 6’8″ and 240 pounds, is originally from Toronto, Ontario where he played his high school basketball at St. Mary’s Ryken. Last season at Midland College he was their teams MVP averaging 11 points and nine rebounds per game. While in high school he was also named his teams most valuable player. He is the son of Marlene Thomas and Selvin Farrell and is planning on majoring in business.

“I am pleased to announce that we have added Kevin to the Griffon Basketball Family,” commented Coach Weiberg. “Kevin played at Midland College for a very good coach in Jordan Dreiling. Kevin is a big, physical, power forward. Kevin averaged 10.0 points per game and almost 8 rebounds per game. Kevin gives us experience and depth at the forward and post positions. Kevin is a solid student as well. I look forward to coaching Kevin.”

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Missouri Western baseball coach Buzz Verduzco announces the signing of four more student-athletes for the 2015 season.

Orencio Fisher of Lee’s Summit, Mo. transfers from Maple Woods Community College in Kansas City, Mo. while Anthony Martinez Jr. of Egg Harbor Township, NJ transfers from Monroe College in New Rochelle, NY, Ryan De Gregorio of Woodside, Calif. transfers from Canada College in Redwood City, Calif. and Richard Ward of Walnut Shade, Mo. transfers from Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kan. They will join Richard Peoples of Webb City, Mo., David Anderson of Fairmount, Ind., Corbin Duffy of Everett, Wash., David Glaude of Quebec City, Quebec, Michael Calimeno of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Brandon Downs from Phoenix, Ariz. on next years squad.

Orencio Fisher is a 5-9 second baseman from Lee’s Summit, Mo. and transfers from Maple Woods Community College in Kansas City, Mo. He played his high school baseball at Lee’s Summit West. This past season he hit .360 with 13 doubles, three triples, four home runs and 23 stolen bases. In high school he was named All-Conference and as a senior he hit .370 with four doubles, one home run and 16 stolen bases. He is the sun of Tanisha Artis and Donnie Guy and plans on majoring in sports management.

“Orencio, is one of the most talented infielders in this year’s class,” stated coach Verduzco. “A talented base stealer and outstanding contact hitter who also has the ability for the long ball on occasion. We are blessed to have him part of our program.”

Anthony Martinez Jr. is a 5-9 pitcher from Egg Harbor Township, NJ and transfers from Monroe College in New Rochelle, NY. He played his high school baseball at Holy Spirit HS. He was very successful at Monroe finishing his career with a 11-4 overall record and a 2.67 ERA. In 2013 he was named Pitcher of the Year and broke the record for most wins in a season with seven. In high school he was a two time first team All-Conference selection finishing with a 13-5 overall record with a 2.32 ERA.
He is the son of Anthony and Maritza Martinez and plans on majoring in sports management.

“AJ, without question, will be the pitcher who will be called upon for the Friday night start,” commented coach Verduzco. “A fierce competitor who comes from Monroe College in NY, one of the most respected, and successful Junior Colleges in the Northeast. His numbers were outstanding during his time at Monroe.”

Ryan De Gregorio is a 5-11 pitcher from Woodside, Calif. and transfers from Canada College in Redwood City, Calif. He played his high school baseball at Saint Francis HS in Mountain View, Calif. While at Canada College He was selected honorable mention Coast Pacific All-Conference Team. He had .84 ERA in 32.1 innings. In high school he was a two time WCAL Honorable Mention selection and finished with a 11-2 record which included going 7-0 with a 0.6 ERA as a junior. He is the son of Paul and Kris and plans on majoring in physical education/health and exercise science.

“Ryan DeGregorio will be very a very consistent competitor for the Griffons this season,” said coach Verduzco. “Was a standout pitcher in Northern CA the last two seasons and we expect him to hit the ground running this coming year at MWSU.”

Richard Ward is a 6-2 outfielder from Walnut Shade, Mo. and transfers from Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kan. He played his high school baseball at Branson HS in Branson, Mo. Ward took a medical redshirt during his one season at Johnson County. Johnson County won the 2013 Regional Championship which advanced them to the Junior College World Series where they finished 9th. While in high school he was a first team All-Conference, All-District and All-Tri-Lakes Region selection as a senior. He helped his team to the District Championship as a senior and as junior he was named second team All-Conference and helped his squad to the conference championship. As a senior he hit .433 with 4 home runs, 5 doubles, 5 triples and 22 RBI with a .790 slugging percentage. He is also a solid student earning the Scholar Athlete award at Johnson County. He is the son of Lauri and Barry Ward and is undecided on a major at MWSU.

“Ricky, is a very talented player who will compete for a starting position in our outfield this coming season,” added coach Verduzco. “Blessed with tremendous speed he has the ability to change the game with his talent. Had to sit out last season at JCCC for medical reasons. We expect him to be ready to go this coming fall.”

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USA Football Network, Inc. is proud to publish its 26th USA College Football Division II Pre-Season All-American Teams. Three Missouri Western football players have been announced to the squads. Junior defensive back Mike Jordan is a first team selection while junior running back Raphael Spencer was named second team. Senior punter Scott Groner was named to the third team. BSN (Beyond Sports Network) also released their 2014 Preseason All-American team. Groner was named to the first team while Jordan was selected to the third team. Spencer, Groner, Jordan and Yomi Alli were all named to the Preseason All-MIAA team which was selected by BSN.

The teams are selected by a national panel including Head Coaches, Sports information Directors, members of the Football Writers Association of America, Metropolitan New York Football Writers Association, New England Football Writers Association and Philadelphia Football Writers, pro football scouts plus staff journalists of Lindey’s Sports Annuals, The Sports Network and USA Football News.

Michael Jordan (DB, 6-0, 200, Jr., Hazelwood, Mo.) was named to the first team All-MIAA for the first time in his career last season after being named MIAA Freshman of the Year and honorable mention in 2012. In 2013, Jordan finished with 48 total tackles with 36 being solo. He had two tackles for a loss to go along with three interceptions and eight pass break-ups. Jordan had seven tackles twice this season against Fort Hays State and Emporia State. He was also named to the Daktronics Super Region Three Second Team and Don Hansen Super Region Three third team.

Raphael Spencer (RB, 5-9, 190, Jr., Kansas City, Mo.) was named second team All-MIAA for the first time in his career in 2013. He finished the season rushing for 1,312 yards on 198 carries and 12 touchdowns. He averaged 119.3 yards per game which is first in the MIAA and 19th in the nation. He ran for over 100 yards six times last season and over 200 yards once which was at Central Oklahoma when he went for 221 yards on 24 carries. He also caught 21 passes for 150 yards. Spencer was named MIAA Player of the Week on November 11, 2013 for his 193 yards two touchdown performance at Washburn in a 34-31 victory. He is currently 9th all-time in rushing with 1,920 yards in his career. Spencer also earned Don Hansen All-Region second team and Don Hansen Honorable Mention All-America honors.

Scott Groner (P, 6-4, 200, Sr., Tecoma, Victoria (Australia)) had an outstanding 2013 averaging an MIAA best 42.6 yards per kick. He ranked 11th in the nation with that average. Groner punted 50 times for 2,132 with a long of 61 yards on September 21, 2013 at Nebraska-Kearney. He had nine kicks of 50 or more yards to go along with 13 kicks inside the 20. It was first time in his career that he has been named to the first team All-MIAA. He was an honorable mention selection in 2011. Groner was also named to the Daktronics Super Region Three Second Team, first team Don Hansen All-Region and honorable mention Don Hansen All-American.

The Griffons finished the season with an 8-3 overall record and 7-3 MIAA record. It was the eighth time in the past nine seasons and 11th time in Head Coach Jerry Partridge’s tenure that the Griffons have won eight or more games. This Griffon open up the 2014 season on Thursday, September 4 against the University of Central Missouri. Kickoff is set for 7:00 pm in Spratt Stadium.

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Missouri Western men’s basketball coach Brett Weiberg has announced that the Griffons will be hosting two camps between August 4-7.

The Future Griffon Camp will be for K-2nd grade boys and will run from 10 am – 12 pm each day. The Junior Elite Camp will be for 6th-8th grade boys and will run from 2-4 pm. Both will be held in the MWSU Fieldhouse.

The Future Griffon Camp is a fundamental camp that is designed to build a foundation of strong fundamentals for young players while having fun and meeting new Griffon Basketball players. Skill development will focus on shooting, passing, ball-handling and defense. The goal is to provide players with an understanding of fundamentals and drills to enhance them. The cost is $60 per athlete with a sibling discount of $10. Also if you are an MWSU employee it is $10 off.

The Junior Elite Camp is designed to challenge and enhance junior high boy’s basketball players while focusing on fundamental skills in a collegiate atmosphere. Junior Elite Camp will place campers in a collegiate practice environment. The camp is for campers to fell as if they are playing and competing at the collegiate level. Cost of this camp is $75 per athlete.

For more information on the camps please contact Coach Weiberg at [email protected].

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Missouri Western head baseball coach Buzz Verduzco announces the signing of three more student-athletes for the 2015 season.

Richard Peoples, Jr. from Webb City, Mo. transfers from Crowder College in Neosho, Mo. while David Anderson from Fairmount, Ind. transfers to MWSU from Danville Area CC in Danville, Ill. and Carbin Duffy transfers from Everett Community College in Everett, Wash. They will join David Glaude from Quebec City, Quebec as well as Michael Calimeno from Brooklyn, N.Y. and Brandon Downs from Phoenix, Ariz. on next years squad.

Richard Peoples, Jr. is a 5-11 pitcher from Webb City, Mo. and will transfers to Missouri Western from Crowder College in Neosho, Mo. He played his high school baseball at Webb City High School. During his time at Crowder he helpled his team to a Region 16 Championship. This past season he pitched in 15 games with a 3-0 record and one save. He pitched 27.2 innings giving up 24 hits and 10 earned runs. He also struckout 31 with a 3.25 ERA. In high school he was named 2nd Team All-Conference his senior season as a pitcher. He is the son of Richard and Michele and plans on majoring in engineering at MWSU.

“We are excited to have Richie as part of our staff,” stated coach Verduzco. “He had a very successful career at Crowder CC and will be a major component to our success.”

David Anderson is a 6-2 pitcher from Fairmount, Ind. and transfers to Missouri Western from Danville Area Community College. He played his high school baseball at Madison Grant HS in Fairmount, Ind. While in high school he was an three year All-Conference performer and a four year All-County performer. At Danville CC he was a team captain. He is the son of Ron and Barb and plans on majoring in manufacturing engineering technology.

“Dave will be another experienced arm to add to our staff,” commented Coach Verduzco. “He controls the strike zone and is fiercely competitive.”

Corbin Duffy is a 6-0 catcher from Everett, Wash. and will transfer to Missouri Western from Everett Community College. He played his high school baseball at Cascade High School in Everett, Wash. He also played his freshman season of college at Wenatchee Valley College in Wenatchee, Wash. While at Everett CC he was named 2nd Team NWAACC North and All-NWAACC Tournament Team. During his sophomore season at Everett he hit .336 with 37 hits, 21 runs scored, eight doubles, three home runs, 21 RBI and two stolen bases. He is the son of Patrick and Jennifer and is undecided on a major at MWSU.

“Corbin was one of the top defensive catchers out of NW Washington,” added Coach Verduzco. “It is evident by his on field leadership skills and outstanding arm. Our staff will enjoy throwing to him.”

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A woman who came to Missouri Western State University as a student-athlete nearly 25 years ago will retire June 30 as Senior Associate Director of Athletics and Senior Woman Administrator. Patsy Smith will remain part-time as Athletics Business Manager. She has served this university as an athlete, a coach and an administrator.

“Patsy is a tremendous asset to Griffon Athletics and has the respect and admiration of people in the department, on campus and in the community,” said Kurt McGuffin, director of athletics. “I’m sorry to see her step down from her full-time position, but I’m happy she’ll continue to be our business manager while being able to spend more time with her family.”

Patsy was recruited by tennis coach, Karen Mollus and came to Missouri Western in 1990to earn an accounting degree and play tennis as a non-traditional student. In 1994, even before graduating, Patsy took over as tennis coach. She led the team to theirfirst-ever NCAA Tournament appearance in 1998, and that same year became the first business manager for Griffon Athletics. Since then, she has served in the department as compliance and academics, director of finance, assistant athletic
director and her current role.

“I’m grateful for all that Missouri Western has made possible for me,” Smith said. “The opportunity to represent this university on the regional and national level has been a great experience.” Patsy has served on the NCAA Division II Championships Committee, the NCAA Regional Advisory Committees for tennis and women’s basketball along with several other NCAA and MIAA leadership positions.

With her retirement, she just stepped down as the MIAA Chairman of the Institutional Representative Council.

Patsy graduated from Missouri Western with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in accounting in 1995. Both of her daughters, Wendy and Shannon, also played tennis at Missouri Western; Wendy and Patsy were teammates as the squad’s No.1 doubles team, and Patsy later coached Shannon.

Patsy is married to Tom Smith, who took Patsy’s former position as women’s tennis coach after retiring from a 25-year career as head men’s basketball coach. The couple has 11 grandchildren.

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