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Northwest tennis sweep Lindenwood at home

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Northwest2013riggertThe Northwest Missouri State tennis program picked up wins from both the men’s and women’s teams against Lindenwood on Saturday at home. The Northwest men won 9-0 and improved to 11-2 overall and 3-0 in MIAA play. The women picked up a 5-4 victory and are now 9-10 and 5-3 in conference play. Lindenwood men’s team is now 5-7 on the year and 1-3 in conference action while the women are 6-7 and 1-4 in conference action.

The women got singles wins from Alexis Bartek at No. 2, Aniek Kolen at No. 3 and Marianne Hull at No. 5. In doubles, Lorena Rivas Jarolim and Bartek won at No. 1 and Kolen and Stephanie Mannix won at No. 3.

On the men’s side, Northwest got wins from Sergio De Vilchez, Romain Boissinot, Alvaro Riveros, Lluis Altimires, Julien Couronne and Fin Glowick, in respective order. In doubles, De Vilchez and Altimires won at No. 1, Riveros and Couronne at No. 2 and Boissinot and Amery Clews won at No. 3.

Up next, the Northwest women’s team will host William Jewell on Tuesday, April 8, starting at 3 p.m. The men’s match originally scheduled with St. Edwards (Okla.) for tomorrow, April 6, has been canceled. The men will next head toSouthwest Baptist on April 10.

Women’s Results
Northwest Missouri State 5, Lindenwood 4

Singles competition
1. Marras, Gloria (LWU) def. Jarolim,Lorena Rivas (NW) 6-4, 7-5
2. Bartek,Alexis (NW) def. Piccamiglio, Clara (LWU) 6-1, 6-2
3. Kolen,Aniek (NW) def. Ivanova, Daria (LWU) 6-2, 6-3
4. Pinol,Mariona (LWU) def. Mannix,Stephanie (NW) 6-3, 7-6
5. Hull,Marianne (NW) def. Castro, Diana (LWU) 6-4, 6-4
6. Medvedeva,Alexandra (LWU) def. Anderson,Mindy (NW) 6-0, 6-1

Doubles competition
1. Jarolim,Lorena Rivas/Bartek, NW (NW) def. Medvedeva,Alexandra/Marras, Gloria (LWU) 8-0
2. Ivanova, Daria/Pinol,Mariona (LWU) def. Hull,Marianne/Veasey,Mara (NW) 8-2
3. Kolen,Aniek/Mannix,Stephanie (NW) def. Piccamiglio, Clara/Castro, Diana (LWU) 8-2

Match Notes
Lindenwood 6-7, 1-4
Northwest Missouri State 9-10, 5-3; Regional ranking #7

Men’s Results
#16 Northwest Missouri 9, #47 Lindenwood 0

Singles competition
1. DeVilchez,Sergio (NW) def. Bogic,Filip (LWU) 6-0, 6-0
2. Boissinot,Romain (NW) def. Ysa,Yoshi (LWU) 6-3, 2-6, 7-6
3. Riveros,Alvaro (NW) def. Rabenhorst,Johannes (LWU) 6-2, 7-6
4. Altimires,Lluis (NW) def. Bruenger, Nicholas (LWU) 7-5, 6-2
5. Couronne,Julien (NW) def. Lopez,Sergio (LWU) 6-3, 6-2
6. Glowick,Fin (NW) def. Bovrlic, Slabodor (LWU) 6-1, 6-1

Doubles competition
1. DeVilchez,Sergio/Altimires,Lluis (NW) def. Bruenger, Nicholas/Ysa,Yoshi (LWU) 8-4
2. Riveros,Alvaro/Couronne,Julien (NW) def. Lopez,Sergio/Bogic,Filip (LWU) 8-6
3. Boissinot,Romain/Clews,Amery (NW) def. Vicencio,Juan/Rabenhorst,Johannes(LWU) 8-3

— Northwest Sports Information —

Bishop gets two wins as Griffon softball sweeps Fort Hays State

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MWSUMissouri Western senior pitcher Jackie Bishop picked up two victories on Friday afternoon as the Griffon softball team defeated Fort Hays State, 3-0 and 5-2.

Bishop improves her improves to 16-6 on the season while the Griffons improve to 24-14 overall and 9-7 in MIAA play. Bishop struck out 17 batters while giving up eight hits and two earned runs.

The Griffons return to action on Saturday, April 5 with an MIAA doubleheader against the Nebraska-Kearney Lopers. Game time is set for 12 pm.

Game 1
MWSU 3
FHSU 0

Missouri Western pounded eight hits while getting a complete game shutout from Jackie Bishop. It was her nine shutout of the season and 20th complete game. Bishop struck out 11 Tigers giving up just three hits in 3-0 victory. She improves to 15-6 with the victory.

The Griffons got all the runs they would need in the first inning when Tiffany Gillaspy smashed her 9th homer of the season giving the Griffons the 1-0 lead.

In the fourth the Griffons got another run when Bre Fleschner singled in Katie Klosterman with two outs. Klosterman doubled to center field earlier in the inning. The Griffons tacked on one more in the 5th when Brooke Schaben and Taylor Anding hit back-to-back one out singles. Later in the inning Schaben scored on a fielder’s choice by Stevenson giving the Griffons the 3-0 victory.

Schaben and Klosterman each each had two hits in the game while Fleschner, Gillaspy and Stevenson all got RBIs.

The Tigers had three hits with Bianca Adame getting two from the lead off position. Paxton Duran falls to 13-6 going six innings. She gave up eight hits and three earned runs while striking out seven.

Game 2
MWSU 5
FHSU 2

The Griffons put together a five run second inning in game two earning a 5-2 victory over the Fort Hays State Tigers. Bishop went 5.1 innings giving up five hits and two earned runs while striking out six. Janie Smith went 1.2 innings giving up one hit with three strikeouts.

The Griffons got five hits in the second inning with Gillaspy getting a two RBI double and Brooke Schaben hitting her third home run of the season giving the Griffons a 5-0 lead after two innings of play.

The Tigers got three straight doubles in the 6th but it would be to late as they fall to 22-15 overall and 11-9 in MIAA play.

The Griffons had seven hits with Gillaspy goring 2-for-3 with two RBI and a run scored.

The Tigers had six hits with Danie Brinkman going 2-for-2 while Jenna Lange went 2-for-3. Sarah Cochran went 1.2 innings in the loss. She gave up three hits and four earned runs with one strikeout. Kelsey Kimminau went 4.1 innings giving up four hits and one earned run.

— MWSU Sports Information —

Missouri State extends the contracts of Lusk, Harper

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riggertMissouriStateTo help solidify the basketball coaching staffs for the future, Missouri State University has extended the contracts of men’s head coach Paul Lusk and women’s head coach Kellie Harper while boosting the salaries of the assistant coaches.

“We are extremely pleased with the progress we have made this year with both teams,” said Missouri State Director of Athletics Kyle Moats.  “Despite a season of adversity and injuries, Coach Lusk led us to 20 wins and a postseason appearance, and we’re strongly encouraged by what the future holds.

“On the women’s side, Coach Harper over-achieved with this team, and the progress she made in every area was evident. Our efforts to re-establish MSU as the preeminent team in the Missouri Valley Conference are on track, and our recruiting is going to be significantly improved.”

University President Clifton M. Smart III also supported the actions, which must be formally approved by the Board of Governors.

“We could not be more pleased with the two basketball programs, both on the court and off,” said Smart.  “Of course our goal is to be in the NCAA Tournament year in and year out.  But Coach Lusk and Coach Harper are building the foundation that will allow that to occur as we go forward.  I believe our basketball future is bright.”

Lusk’s guaranteed five-year contract extension will run through March 31, 2019.  Under the terms of the extension, his base salary will be increased $50,000 annually to $305,333, making the estimated economic value of his annual compensation package around $450,000. The increase will be paid from private funds. Lusk’s compensation package also includes income from television and radio shows and promotional compensation provided by the University from funds received from the Missouri State Foundation.  Lusk also is eligible for achievement payments based on team performance.

A pool of $20,000 will also be provided to increase the base pay of assistant coaches Jermaine Henderson, Derrick Tilmon and Brad Korn, as determined by Lusk. The additional pool was also made possible by private donations.

A native of New Baden, Ill., Lusk helped the Bears manufacture one of the best turnarounds in the Division I ranks this season as the Bears jumped from last year’s 11-22 ledger to a 20-13 mark in 2013-14. MSU tied for fourth in a competitive Missouri Valley Conference race and earned a berth in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament. Lusk originally signed a five-year contract with Missouri State — through the 2015-16 season — when he officially became the program’s 17th head coach on April 1, 2011.

“I want to thank President Smart and our Athletic Director Kyle Moats as well as the many supporters who made this possible,” Lusk said. “Our goal is to compete for championships and develop young men on and off the floor.  This extension will aid us in that process.  I’m excited about the future of Missouri State basketball.”

Harper’s guaranteed five-year contract takes her current agreement through April 14, 2019. Her base salary will be increased by $15,000 to $160,000 annually. The increase will be funded by an allocation of University funds. The estimated economic value of her total compensation package, including television and radio shows, Missouri State Foundation funds and promotions is around $225,000.

Similar to the increase on the men’s side, a pool of $20,000 to increase the base pay of assistant coaches Jennifer Sullivan, Jon Harper and Jackie Stiles is also part of the proposal.  The pool will be funded through an allocation of University funds. Senior Woman Administrator Casey Hunt will determine what portion of the pool monies will be used to compensate increases for assistant Jon Harper, while Kellie Harper will determine the increases for Sullivan and Stiles.

The Sparta, Tenn., native recently finished her first season at the helm of the Lady Bears. The 2013-14 campaign resulted in 14 wins, including an 11-4 stretch from Dec. 6 to Feb. 14 that started with a victory over Missouri. Injuries to key players stunted the team’s potential down the stretch, but Harper’s leadership and program identity were evident in her Springfield debut.

“I love coaching at Missouri State and am thrilled with the support our administration shows the women’s basketball program,” Harper said. “President Smart and Kyle Moats share my vision for the future of the Lady Bears, and that’s very exciting.”

The basketball coaching contract changes are subject to final approval by the Missouri State University Board of Governors at its executive committee meeting on April 16. The Board’s annual evaluation of salaries and benefits for athletics coaches and staff is held in executive session. The Missouri Open Meetings and Records Law (known as the Sunshine Law), provides public governmental bodies 72 hours in which to announce personnel decisions taken in executive session.

— MSU Sports Information —

Missouri Western tennis loses 7-2 to Lindenwood

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MWSUThe Missouri Western tennis team fell 7-2 in an MIAA home contest against the Lindenwood Lions on Friday afternoon.

The Griffons picked up victories from Lindsay Beger at No. 5 singles by scores of 6-4, 5-7 and 7-6 (10-6) and by No. 3 doubles of Meara Smith and Alyssa Dougan by a score 8-4 over Diana Castro and Clara Piccamiglio.

The Griffons fall to 0-12 on the season and 0-7 in MIAA play. The Griffons return to action on Monday, April 7 when they travel to Liberty, Mo. to take on the William Jewell Cardinals in non-conference action. Match time is set for 3 pm.

The Griffons lost two sets by tie breaker which was at No. 3 singles and No. 2 doubles. At No. 3 singles Denise Chiao fell 7-5, 7-6 (9-4) while at No. 2 doubles Chiao and Beger fell 9-8 (7-3) against Daria Ivanova and Mariona Pinol.

Singles competition

1. Marras, Gloria (LWU) def. Dysart,Kayla (MWSU) 6-3, 6-2
2. Piccamiglio, Clara (LWU) def. Smith,Meara (MWSU) 6-3, 6-2
3. Ivanova, Daria (LWU) def. Chiao,Denise (MWSU) 7-5, 7-6 (9-4)
4. Pinol,Mariona (LWU) def. Boldridge,Ceara (MWSU) 6-4, retired
5. Beger,Lindsay (MWSU) def. Castro, Diana (LWU) 6-4, 5-7, 7-6 (10-6)
6. Medvedeva,Alexandra (LWU) def. Dougan,Alyssa (MWSU) 7-5, 6-1

Doubles competition

1. Marras, Gloria/Medvedeva,Alexandra (LWU) def. Dysart,Kayla/Boldridge,Ceara (MWSU) 8-6
2. Ivanova, Daria/Pinol,Mariona (LWU) def. Chiao,Denise/Beger,Lindsay (MWSU) 9-8 (7-3)
3. Smith,Meara/Dougan,Alyssa (MWSU) def. Castro, Diana/Piccamiglio, Clara (LWU) 8-4

— MWSU Sports Information —

Missouri Western alters schedule for baseball series at Lincoln

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riggertMissouriWesternThe Missouri Western baseball team has changed its four-game series at Lincoln this weekend in Jefferson City.

The two teams were scheduled to open the series on Friday, but that game has been moved to Sunday afternoon.

The Griffons and Blue Tigers will open the series on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. with a doubleheader and then play another doubleheader Sunday beginning at 12:00 p.m.

Missouri Western is 15-14 this season and 11-11 in the MIAA, while Lincoln is 1-23 and 0-20 in league play.

— MWSU Sports Information —

Tigers’ Jabari Brown declares for NBA Draft

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MUMissouri junior guard Jabari Brown, a First Team All-Southeastern Conference selection and 1,000-point scorer, has announced he will enter his name into the 2014 NBA Draft.

The decision by Brown makes the Oakland, Calif., native eligible for feedback from the Association office and gives him the opportunity to sign with an agent or return to Missouri for his senior season. Underclassmen have until April 15 to withdraw their name from consideration and retain collegiate eligibility.

“This was a step I needed to take in order to make the most educated decision possible with regards to my NBA opportunities,” Jabari Brown said. “My time here at Mizzou has been incredible. This is a special place and a second home for me. However, I must approach this looking at the bigger picture. This is a decision that impacts my family as well and that is most important to me.”

“Jabari’s approach to life and basketball is so impressive,” Head Coach Frank Haith said. “So many things right now point for him to enter the draft, hire an agent and move forward, but he will do his due diligence in this process and then make the decision best for him and his family. I am really proud of Jabari and know Tiger fans are too with how he has conducted himself in the face of such great adversity this year.”

Brown was the Southeastern Conference’s leading scorer this season, averaging 19.9 points in 35 total games. He also paced the league with 20.7 points in 18 league contests. He topped 20 points in scoring 19 times overall, the most by a Tiger since Anthony Peeler in 1992 and failed to reach double figures in scoring just once. Brown scored 20-plus points in 12-of-18 league contests, the most since Derrick Chievous in 1987 and 1988 and topped 30 points twice, scoring 33 points against Kentucky and 30 points vs. Davidson.

While he was one of the SEC’s leading three-point shooters, the 6-foot-5 guard expanded his game greatly in his second season in Columbia. Brown shot 51.3 percent inside the three-point line and finished the year hitting 212-of-266 total free throws, ranking No. 3 all-time for single-season free throw makes and No. 3 for single-season free throw attempts.

Brown also ranked among the SEC’s leaders in several statistical categories during the 18-game league season. He finished among the Top 10 in scoring (first, 20.7), field goal percentage (fourth, .468), free throw percentage (fifth, .846), free throw makes (second, 115), three-point percentage (fourth, .414), three-point makes (eighth, 2.1) and minutes played (third, 36.6).

Brown was also the fifth fastest player to reach 1,000 points in Missouri history, needing just 59 games to reach the milestone. Through two seasons (60 total games at Missouri), Brown averaged 17.3 points, which ranks No. 10 all-time. The 19.9 points he averaged this season were the most since Kareem Rush in 2001.

Brown capped the year being named Missouri’s second consecutive All-SEC First Team selection. He joins Phil Pressey who earned the nod in 2013.

— MU Sports Information —

Northwest’s Tjeerdsma to be inducted into South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame

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NWMSUNorthwest Missouri State director of athletics Mel Tjeerdsma has been selected for induction into the South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, April 12, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. The event will begin with a social hour at 4:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m. and the program at 7 p.m. Tickets are available for $40 by calling Dakota Sports in Sioux Falls (605-332-2131).

“Being selected for induction into the South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame is a great honor for me,” said Tjeerdsma. “I am proud to be a South Dakota native and its very special to be recognized in your home state.”

Tjeerdsma, who returned to Maryville last year to become the director of athletics, won 183 games as the head football coach of the Bearcats. He captured three NCAA Division II national championships and 12 MIAA titles in 17 seasons. He was a Springfield High School graduate and went on to earn his degree from southern State. Tjeerdsma will be one of nine inductees honored at the event.

— Northwest Sports Information —

Missouri Western’s Gillaspy named MIAA Hitter of the Week

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MWSUMissouri Western’s Tiffany Gillaspy has been named the MIAA/AstroTurf Hitter of the Week for the second time this season which was announced earlier today by the MIAA office.

Gillaspy had an outstanding weekend hitting .615 helping the Griffons to a 3-1 record in MIAA play. She had a 1.154 slugging percentage to goal ong with a .643 on base percentage.

On Saturday in the Griffons 3-2 victory over Pittsburg State she hit a game tying home run in the bottom of the sixth that helped the Griffons to their first come from behind victory of the season and went 3-for-4 in game two.

On Sunday against the Missouri Southern Lions she had four hits to go with three runs scored and six RBI and in game two she had a career best five RBI in an 11-2 run rule victory which included a grand slam home run.

On the season she leads the Griffons with a .368 batting average, 42 hits, 28 RBI and 27 runs scored.

The 5-6 junior infielder is a native of Johnston, Iowa where she competed at Southeast Polk High School.

The Griffons are now 22-14 overall and return home this weekend with two more home doubleheaders.  On Friday, Fort Hays State will be here at 4 PM followed by a noon doubleheader with Nebraska-Kearney on Saturday.  Admission is FREE!

— MWSU Sports Information —

Bearcat softball gets swept by Truman State

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Northwest2013riggertThe offense was stagnant for the Northwest Missouri State softball team Tuesday as they fell to top 25 Truman State 1-0 in game one and then 4-1 in game two.

The Bearcat offense managed three hits in the game coming from Kristin Uthe, Steph Mak and Taszia Roseberry. Mark and Roseberry both hit doubles, but were left stranded on the base paths. Northwest stranded four runners on base during the game.

Abbie Vitosh started game one and held TSU to only one run. Vitosh went the distance for the complete game in the loss.

The Northwest bats could not get going in game two either.

The offense garnered three hits for the second game in a row with a solo home run coming off the bat of Chantel Adams in the fourth inning to tie the game at 1-1.

TSU plated three unearned runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to take a 4-1 lead.

The Bearcats were unable to put a big inning together as Sarah Baldwin was tagged with the loss giving up six hits, one earned run and striking out two.

Northwest, now 14-18, will get back to MIAA competition this weekend as they play host to Fort Hays State Saturday. First pitch is scheduled for noon at Bearcat Field.

— Northwest Sports Information —

Griffon men’s golf team finishes sixth at UCO Invitational

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riggertMissouriWesternThe Missouri Western men’s golf team fired a 309 on the final day of the UCO Broncho Invitational helping them to a 6th place finish.

The Griffons finished with a three round total of 941 (317-315-309) which was one stroke better than Missouri Southern (942) and 12 stokes back of Nebraska-Kearney and Lindenwood who both shot 929. The winner of the event was host school Central Oklahoma firing a 891 (291-296-304) which was five strokes ahead of Central Missouri, 896 (306-287-303).

Individually James O’Brien (77-77-77) and Scott Sheldon (79-75-77) finished in a tie for 21st firing a three round total of 231. Evan McCarthy finished in a tie for 29th with a 237 (81-82-74) while Tyler Gast finished with a 242 (80-81-81). Derek Hawkins finished with a 247 (82-82-83). Dyaln Queen played as an individual finishing with a 246 (81-79-86).

The winner of the event was Teddy Jones of Central Missouri with a three round total of 217 (76-69-72). He was one stroke ahead of Central Oklahoma’s Eric Kline and Northeastern State’s Brad Hager who both shot 218.

Next week the Griffons men head to Mountain Home, Arkansas to compete in the Henderson State Invitational April 7-8.

— MWSU Sports Information —

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