WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: 2007-08 Season Preview
Alma, Mi. - The Alma College Women’s Basketball Team is coming off a season where they finished in sixth place in the MIAA with a record of 6-10, and 10-14 overall. With hard work in the offseason and a good recruiting class, the Scots are looking to improve on last years mark and return to the top of the MIAA standings.
The Scots will be looking to Saginaw Novel senior Ashley Matuzak to lead the way during the 2007-08 season. The 5-10 forward is one of the most versatile players in the conference. As a first team all MIAA selection last year, Tooz averaged 15.5 ppg and lead the team in rebounding.
Charlotte junior Heather Keenan returns after a solid ’07. The 5-8 gaurd can play all three perimeter positions and led the Scots this past season in assists and was the second leading scorer with 10 points per game. Inside, the Scots will be looking for 5-10 Meghan Hoblet to score in the paint. The Cadillac sophomore finished last season with a flurry and averaged close to 10 points per game and was second on the team in rebounding.
Kent City senior Ashley Wojtas logged 16 minutes a game last year. The 5-9 forward brings competitiveness, maturity, and leadership to this young Scots team. “Wojo” will bring a lot of energy to the game.
Sophomore Danielle Large (Eaton Rapids) is working hard to get back into playing shape after missing last season with an injury. She, along with sophomore transfer Lacey Best-Rowden is looking to hold down the point guard position for the Scots this season.
Two local players, Kathy Bigelow (Alma/Alma) and Lauren Hasler (Mt. Pleasant/Mt. Pleasant) contributed last season and are looking to compete for more playing time this season. “Biggy” is a strong player who can play inside and out at the wing. Hasler is a high energy player that puts it all on the floor.
First year players, Sydney Beckwith (Beal City/Beal City) and Kerri Yarber (Howell/Howell) have also impressed in practice and will vie for a role on this year’s team.
With a solid mix of returning players bring experience and leadership, and the underclassmen bringing energy and excitement, Coach Charlie Goffnett is excited about this year’s team and ready to get started. “We are looking forward to the upcoming season. We are not real big and not real fast but we plan on bringing energy to the court every night. I like what I see in practice. Our goal will be to get a little bit better each day. And if we do that, we should be able to do some things this season.”
The Scots will open their season at the Anderson Tournament in Anderson, Indiana and will have their home opener November 20th as the welcome Aquinas College to Cappaert Gymnasium for a 7 p.m. tip off.
Posted: Wed, October 31st, 2007 at 3:03PM
