By starting the season with six consecutive wins, we have completed the best start by a

Marietta College women’s basketball team since the 1989-90 team started the season 8-0.

Our team has played equally as well on the road and at home. We

began our season by beating last season’s North Coast Athletic

Conference champion Wittenberg University. After starting out the

game in a 10-0 deficit, we responded and won 65-48. The fourth

period featured great Pioneer defense, as we held Wittenberg

without a made field goal in the entire fourth period to close out the

road win.

We then traveled to Danville, KY to play NCAA tournament

participant, Rhodes College. Our strong guard play led us to a win

as sophomores Amisha Herd, Brooke Borich, and Megan Dixon

combined to score 40 points to propel us to a 65-51 victory over Rhodes. The next day

featured a more balanced scoring attack. Five different Pioneers scored between 8-12 points

as we defeated Centre on their home court, 67-47. Herd and Borich were selected to the

All-Tournament team for their play over the weekend.

Ban Johnson Arena has still proved to be a tough environment for visiting opponents. Backed

by the best fans in the conference, we were able to defeat previously unbeaten Wooster,

83-74, behind freshman Corrie Burkhardt’s monster game. Burkhardt scored 20 points and

grabbed 17 rebounds in the home opener.

The fans also supported us in a big way in the 31st

Annual Jim Meagle Turkey Shoot Tournament. Hosting

a competitive field, we were able to defeat Hiram

College in the first round, 75-62. Borich and junior

Morgan Liedtke combined to score 33 points as the duo

from Fort Frye High School led us in scoring.

We then advanced to the championship game against

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Despite trailing

by ten points in the first half, we wore down the Lady

Engineers and closed the game out as Herd made clutch

plays down the stretch to push us to the title, 57-50.

Ashley Frasure led the team with 12 points, eight

rebounds, and nine blocks as she made life difficult inside for the bigger Rose-Hulman players.

For her efforts, Frasure was named the Lisa Wagner Memorial Turkey Shoot Most Valuable

Player. Borich was also selected to the All-Tournament Team.

Now we are on to conference play!

In this Issue:

1. Team Off to Best

Start in 25 Years!

2. Fun Facts with

Megan Dixon

3. Welcoming back

Krissy Rowe

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Team Off to Best Start in 25 Years!

Pioneer Press -Marietta College Women’s Basketball Monthly Newsletter December 2015

The squad after beating

Hiram in the first round of

the Jim Meagle Turkey Shoot.

Our team with the Turkey Shoot

Championship plaque and the

Meagle Family.

One of the hardest working players to come through our program in recent history is Krissy Rowe. Rowe played guard for the Pioneers from 2010-2013 and excelled at slashing to the hoop, playing excellent defense, and being a great leader.

Rowe graduated from the Marietta College Physician’s Assistant Program in July and has now taken on a role as an assistant coach. Rowe has been superb while working with the guards and has been a major contributor in player de-velopment.

Coach Shrider has nothing but great words to say about Krissy. “Krissy has been an outstanding addition to our staff. Her positive energy and knowledge of the game are tremendous assets.”

This is actually Rowe’s second job as she is also working at Marietta Memorial during the day as a Physician’s Assistant Certified General Surgery Department member. In addition to being a graduate of the PA Program at Marietta College, Rowe also completed her undergrad degree in Biology in 2013.

Welcoming Back Krissy Rowe

Photo

Gallery

December Birthdays

Coach Shrider December 14

Gabby Stephens

December 28

Fun Facts with Megan Dixon Sophomore Megan Dixon is a public accounting major and is making a big impact for our team during her second season in the Navy Blue and White.

Favorite pregame meal: Italian BMT from Subway

One word or phrase that best describes me: Motivated

Favorite basketball moment from college: Being able to contribute to the

team’s success of going 6-0 into OAC play.

Why I play college basketball: I enjoy all different kinds of sports, but I’ve

been playing basketball all my life. I thought it only made sense to

continue playing at the next level, while also receiving a great education.

Most influential figure(s) growing up: My sister and my grandma

Favorite spot on campus: Sitting on the benches between Rickey Science

Center and Irvine. It is a beautiful view!

What I’m looking forward to most this basketball season: Playing with a team who is determined

to never give up on their goals.

Most people don’t know how much I like to: Go for walks

Why I chose Public Accounting: I chose public accounting because I’ve always loved math, and

once I got to school I realized learning how the business world operates is really interesting.

Public Accounting was the best fit for me.

One thing I can’t live without: Coffee

Dixon is in her second

season at Marietta

College.

Our group is treated

to a great meal

from Jordanna

Rauch’s family for

Jordanna’s birthday.

Krissy Rowe is in

her first season as

an assistant coach

with the Pioneers.

The squad getting

ready for our

photoshoot for our

schedule posters.