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Indiana State Sycamores women's basketball

The Indiana State Sycamores basketball team is an NCAA Division I women's basketball program of Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana. The Sycamores compete in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Indiana State Sycamores
2024–25 Indiana State Sycamores women's basketball team
UniversityIndiana State University
Head coachMarc Mitchell (1st season)
ConferenceMissouri Valley
LocationTerre Haute, Indiana
ArenaHulman Center
(capacity: 10,200)
NicknameSycamores
Student sectionThe Forest
ColorsRoyal blue and white[1]
   
Uniforms
Home jersey
Team colours
Home
Away jersey
Team colours
Away


AIAW tournament appearances
1973
Conference regular season champions
1989 (Gateway)
2003, 2006, 2014 (Missouri Valley)

Sycamore basketball history

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In 1971, women's basketball became an intercollegiate sport at Indiana State University. In 1982, the sport was elevated to revenue status, which meant more money was available. Under Coach Edith Godleski, Indiana State qualified for its first WNIT Tournament game in 1976. The Sycamores were a charter member of the Gateway Conference in 1983, maintaining membership until the Gateway merged with the Missouri Valley Conference in 1992. In 1989, Indiana State won its first regular season championship. They won Missouri Valley titles in 2003 and 2006, though they failed to win the tournament title.

Season-by-season results

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Season Head coach Overall Conference Postseason / Notes
1971–72 Edith Godleski 4–9
1972–73 16–7 AIAW First Round
1973–74 15–5
1974–75 18–7 IAIAW Third Round, MAIAW Regional, WNIT
1975–76 19–9 IAIAW Champion, MAIAW Regional Final, WNIT
1976–77 19–9 IAIAW, MAIAW Regional
1977–78 12–8
1978–79 14–10
1979–80 19–13 IAIAW Champion, MAIAW Regional
1980–81 11–21 IAIAW
1981–82 9–18 IAIAW, MAIAW Regional [2]
1982–83 Andi Myers 13–15
1983–84 5–23 2–16 (9th)
1984–85 10–18 7–11 (T-6th)
1985–86 5–23 4–14 (T-8th)
1986–87 12–15 8–10 (7th)
1987–89 22–6 14–5 (T-1st)
1988–89 18–9 10–8 (5th) [2]
1980–90 Kay Riek 8–19 5–13 (8th)
1990–91 13–14 8–10 (7th)
1991–92 10–17 7–11 (T-6th) [3]
1992–93 8–18 4–12 (T-7th) [4]
1993–94 14–14 6–10 (6th) [5]
1994–95 13–14 10–8 (6th) [2][6]
1995–96 Cheryl Reeve 7–19 3–15 (9th) [2][7]
1996–97 14–13 9–9 (T-4th) [8]
1997–98 17–11 10–8 (4th) [9]
1998–99 18–11 10–8 (4th) WNIT First Round [10]
1999–2000 9–18 5–13 (T-7th) [11]
2000–01 Cheryl Reeve / Jim Wiedie [12] 10–18 7–11 (7th) Reeve resigned on December 1, 2000.[13][14]
2001–02 Jim Wiedie 11–17 7–11 (8th) [15]
2002–03 21–10 12-6 WNIT First Round [16]
2003–04 16–12 10–8 (4th) [17]
2004–05 23–9 13–5 (T-2nd) WNIT Second Round[18]
2005–06 27–4 17–1 (1st) [19]
2006–07 19-11 12-6 (3rd) [20]
2007–08 14-15 8–10 (6th) [21]
2008–09 14–16 10–8 [22]
2009–10 11–10 2–8 Suspended after 21 games, resigned March 30, 2010[23][24]
2009–10 Staff 6–4 5–3 (T-7th) 7-11 in conference for both coaches[25]
2010–11 Teri Moren 16–16 8–10 (T-7th) [26]
2011–12 15–16 9–9 (T-5th) [27]
2012–13 18–13 10–8 (4th) WNIT First Round[28]
2013–14 20–11 14–4 (T-1st) WNIT First Round[29]
2014–15 Joey Wells 17–13 7–11 (6th) [30]
2015–16 13–17 9–9 (6th) [30]
2016–17 12–18 6–12 (8th)
2017–18 Josh Keister (Interim) 11–19 9–9 (5th)
2018–19 Vicki Hall 11–19 5–13 (8th)
2019–20 5–25 3–15 (9th) No postseason due to COVID-19 pandemic
2020–21 5–14 2–12 (9th)
2021–22 Chad Killinger 11–20 5–13 (8th)
2022–23 11–19 6–14 (10th)
2023–24 11–21 6–14 (9th)

Postseason history

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Indiana State basketball is rich in history, with 17 post-season appearances (6 WNIT appearances, 5 MAIAW Regional appearances and 6 IAIAW appearances), though no NCAA Tournament appearances. They have won three Missouri Valley Conference regular season titles and 1 Gateway Conference title. Prior to joining the NCAA, they won three Indiana Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women titles and four in-season Tournament titles.

Women's National Invitation Tournament

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Indiana State has appeared in the Women's National Invitation Tournament six times. They have a record of 2-6.

Year Round Opponent Result
1999 First Round Wisconsin L 43-80
2003 First Round Ball State L 87-91 (OT)
2005 First Round
Second Round		 Illinois
Xavier		 W 72-60
L 72-79
2006 First Round
Second Round		 Eastern Michigan
Indiana		 W 79-57
L 62-68
2013 First Round Youngstown State L 51-63
2014 First Round Marquette L 61-63

AIAW appearances

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Indiana State made one appearance in the AIAW women's basketball tournament. They had a record of 0-1.

Year Round Opponent Result
1973 First Round Immaculata L 48-59

National Women’s Invitation Tournament

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Indiana State made two appearances in the National Women's Invitational Tournament. They had a record of 0-2.

Year Round Opponent Result
1976 First Round UNLV L 75-87
1977 First Round UCLA L 73-102

Rivalries

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The Sycamores share a classic rivalry with the Ball State Cardinals, of which State owns a 21–8 series lead. As of the 2023 season, the Sycamores are tied in an 11–11 series lead with the Purdue Boilermakers, a perennial, national power.

Retired Numbers

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Two Sycamore players have had their numbers retired by the school. Amy Hile is the latest, with her number 15 retired by the school on February 19, 2022.[31]

Indiana State Sycamores retired numbers
No. Player Position Tenure
15 Amy Hile F 1983–1987
22 Melanie Boeglin G 2002-2006

National awards

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All-Americans (1)

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CoSIDA Academic All-Americans (6)

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  • Amy Hile (1987)
  • Melanie Boeglin (2006)
  • Laura Rudolphi (2007, 2008)
  • Kelsey Luna (2009, 2010)

NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship (1)

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  • Kelsey Luna (2010)[32]

WBCA's National Team GPA Award (3)

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  • 2003, 2005, 2009

Conference (Missouri Valley / Gateway) Awards

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Jackie Stiles Missouri Valley Player of the Year (1)

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  • Melanie Boeglin (2006)

MVC Defensive Player of the Year (2)

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  • Amy Amstutz (1999)
  • Melanie Boeglin (2005)

MVC Prairie Farms Scholar-Athlete of the Year (4)

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  • Kourtney Mennen (2003)
  • Melanie Boeglin (2006)
  • Laura Rudolphi (2007)
  • Kelsey Luna (2009)

MVC Freshman of the Year (2)

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  • Stephanie Lisch (2004)
  • Kelsey Luna (2007)

MVC Newcomer of the Year (2)

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  • Amy Amstutz (1997)
  • Ashley Clark (2005)

Rawlings MVC Coach of the Year (2)

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  • Jim Wiedie (2003, 2006)

Gateway Rookie of the Year (2)

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  • Amy Hile (1984)
  • Hazel Olden (1991)

Gateway Coach of the Year(1)

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  • Andi Myers (1988)

All-time records

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Career records

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  • Most Points: Amy Hile – 1,944 (1983–87)
  • Most Rebounds: Amy Hile – 916 (1983–87)
  • Most Assists: Melanie Boeglin – 685 (2002–06) Missouri Valley record
  • Most Steals: Melanie Boeglin – 444 (2002–06) Missouri Valley record
  • Most Blocks: Laura Rudolphi – 154 (2004–08)
  • Most 3-Point Field Goals: Kelsey Luna – 258 (2006–2010) # 5 Missouri Valley Conference

Single season records

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  • Most Points: Melanie Boeglin – 600 (2005–06)
  • Most Rebounds: Georgia Bottoms – 286 (1994–95)
  • Most Assists: Melanie Boeglin – 217 (2005–06)
  • Most Steals: Melanie Boeglin – 123 (2004–05)
  • Most Blocks: Laura Rudolphi – 52 (2007–08)
  • Most 3-Point Field Goals: Kourtney Mennen – 82 (2002–03)

Single game records

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  • Most Points: Melanie Boeglin – 46 (2006)
  • Most Rebounds: Amy Hile – 22 (1984)
  • Most Assists: Melanie Boeglin – 19 (2005) Missouri Valley record
  • Most 3-Point Field Goals: 5 players – 7 (most recent 2006)

Coaching leaders

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Seasons Head coach Wins Losses Pct Postseason
2000–2010 Jim Wiedie 166 118 .585 2003–04, 2005–06, 2006–07
1971–1982 Edith Godleski 156 116 .574 1975–76, 1976–77, 1977–78, 1980–81, 1981–82, 1982–83
1982–1989 Andi Myers 85 109 .438
2010–2014 Teri Moren 69 56 .552 2012–13, 2013–14
1995–2000 Cheryl Reeve 66 77 .462 1999–2000
1989–1995 Kay Riek 66 96 .407
2014–2018 Joey Wells 30 30 .500
2018-2021 Vicki Hall 21 59 .263
2010 Staff 6 4 .600
2021–present Chad Killinger 5 6 .455
1971–present All-Time 684 701 .494 Twelve Appearances

Basketball Hall(s) of Fame

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Hall of Fame Sycamores

Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame (16)

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  • Jan Conner – 2002 (Player, 1970-1974)
  • Dru (Cox) Pearcy – 2004 (Player, 1977-1981)
  • Chanda Kline – 2004 (Player, 1978-1982)
  • Florida Lowry – 2004 (Player, 1947-1951)
  • Rochelle Newell – 2004 (Player, 1976-1980)
  • Barbara Jean Graves – 2005 (Player, 1979-1983)
  • Cheryl (Endicott) Weatherman – 2005 (Player, 1960-1964)
  • Jeannie Butler – 2006 (Player, 1953-1957)
  • Betty Lou Clark – 2008 (Player, 1970-1974)
  • Cindy (Beesley) Aguirre - 2011 (Player, 1978-1982)
  • Dru Lisman - 2011 (Player, 1969-1973)
  • Amy Hile – 2012 (Player, 1983-1987)
  • Teri Moren – 2012 (Head Coach, 2010–2014)
  • Vicki Hall – 2015 (Head Coach, 2018–2021)
  • Amy Walker Sundt – 2021 (Player, 1991-1995)
  • Amy S. Vanderkolk – 2022 (Player, 1985-1989)

Indiana State University Hall of Fame (10)

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  • Ann Reifel – 1985
  • Maybelle Steeg Lammers – 1999
  • Jan Conner – 2000
  • Barbara Graves – 2002
  • Amy Hile – 2005
  • Patricia Porter – 2007
  • Amy Armstutz – 2009
  • Edith Godleski – 2009
  • Denise Sharps – 2010
  • Mel Boeglin – 2012

References

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  1. ^ "Athletic Communications". GoSycamores.com. May 10, 2021. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d "Sycamores Ready for Bahamas Sunsplash Shootout". gosycamores.com. Indiana State Sports. December 16, 2009. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  3. ^ "Statistics Summary for 1991-92" (PDF). GoSycamores.com. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  4. ^ "Statistics Summary for 1992-93" (PDF). GoSycamores.com. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  5. ^ "Statistics Summary for 1993-94" (PDF). GoSycamores.com. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  6. ^ "Statistics Summary for 1994-95" (PDF). GoSycamores.com. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  7. ^ "Statistics Summary for 1995-96" (PDF). GoSycamores.com. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  8. ^ "Statistics Summary for 1996-97" (PDF). GoSycamores.com. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  9. ^ "Statistics Summary for 1997-98" (PDF). GoSycamores.com. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  10. ^ "Statistics Summary for 1998-99" (PDF). GoSycamores.com. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  11. ^ "Statistics Summary for 1999-00" (PDF). GoSycamores.com. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  12. ^ "Wiedie Remains Indiana State Coach". AP News. March 27, 2001. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  13. ^ "SIU Set to Host Indiana State". Southern Illinois Salukis. January 24, 2001. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  14. ^ "Statistics Summary for 2000-01" (PDF). GoSycamores.com. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  15. ^ "Statistics Summary for 2001-02" (PDF). GoSycamores.com. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  16. ^ "Statistics Summary for 2002-03" (PDF). GoSycamores.com. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  17. ^ "Statistics Summary for 2003-04" (PDF). GoSycamores.com. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  18. ^ "Statistics Summary for 2004-05" (PDF). GoSycamores.com. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  19. ^ "Statistics Summary for 2005-06" (PDF). GoSycamores.com. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  20. ^ "Statistics Summary for 2006-07" (PDF). GoSycamores.com. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  21. ^ "Statistics Summary for 2007-08" (PDF). GoSycamores.com. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  22. ^ "2008-09 Indiana State Women's Basketball Indiana State Combined Team Statistics (Final) All games" (PDF). GoSycamores.com. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  23. ^ Golden, Told (Aug 6, 2010). "ISU-Wiedie agreement discloses the end of era". The Tribune-Star. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  24. ^ "Jim Wiedie Resigns As Head Women's Basketball Coach". Indiana State Sycamores. March 30, 2010. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  25. ^ "2009-10 Indiana State Women's Basketball Indiana State Combined Team Statistics (Final) All games" (PDF). GoSycamores.com. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  26. ^ "2010-11 Indiana State Women's Basketball Indiana State Combined Team Statistics (Final) All games" (PDF). GoSycamores.com. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  27. ^ "2011-12 Indiana State Women's Basketball Indiana State Combined Team Statistics (Final) All games" (PDF). GoSycamores.com. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  28. ^ "2012-13 Indiana State Women's Basketball Indiana State Combined Team Statistics (Final) All games" (PDF). GoSycamores.com. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  29. ^ "2013-14 Indiana State Women's Basketball Indiana State Combined Team Statistics (Final) All games" (PDF). GoSycamores.com. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  30. ^ a b "Women's Basketball - Stats Central". November 14, 2015. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  31. ^ "Indiana State to Retire Jerry Newsom's No. 41 and Amy Hile's No. 15".
  32. ^ "Luna Earns Prestigious NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship".
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