DePauw Claims Second Straight SCAC Title; Sixth All-Time

DePauw had five players score in double figures and out rebounded Hendrix 45-32 en route to an 80-71 victory to claim their second straight SCAC Tournament Title and sixth overall in their final SCAC Tournament as a member of the conference. BOX SCORE

Hendrix fought tough early having led most of the first half, however the DU Tigers closed out the first half on a 16-6 run just after the Warriors claimed a 23-19 led for a 35-29 halftime score.

Senior guard Katie Mathews paced five Tigers in scoring with 14 points to go along with two assists and two rebounds. Matthews also clipped the 1,000 career point mark in the contest becoming the 12th DU Tiger to reach that plateau. Sophomore guard Kate Walker recorded a double-double with 13 points and 10 assists. DePauw got a huge lift from its bench as Alex Gasasway netted 14 points and Ali Ross notched 11 points all in the second half.

Senior Christina Byler led all scorers on the evening with 25 points and five rebound in her final game for the Hendrix Warriors. The Warriors shot well for beyond the arc hitting on 47.1% (8-for-17) but it wasn't enough as Hendrix closes out the year with a record of 17-11.

Matthews was named SCAC Tournament MVP and was joined on the All-Tournament team by teammates Walker and Katie Aldrich along with Byler of Hendrix and Senior Shae Seagraves of Southwestern.

With the win, DePauw improved to 25-3 and earned the SCAC's automatic qualification into the NCAA Division III Championship. The SCAC tournament title was DePauw's sixth since the event began in 2003 and the Tigers' 10th SCAC title overall in 13 years of conference play.

After the game SCAC Director of Communications Russell Kramer caught up with both head coaches along with DePauw teammates Katie Mathews, Katie Aldrich and Kate Walker.

To listen to Hendrix head coach Emily Cummins, click here.

To listen to DePauw senior guard Katie Mathews, click here.

To listen to DePauw junior forward Katie Aldrich, click here.

To listen to DePauw sophomore guard Kate Walker, click here.

To listen to DePauw head coach Kris Huffman, click here.

Forty Bench Points Lifts Hendrix in First SCAC Tournament Final

Led by junior guard Anna Roane's 17 points, the Warriors bench outscored Southwestern's bench 40-11 to send Hendrix to their first ever SCAC Title game with a 77-67 victory from the Hanger Dome.

Hendrix, who had been 0-3 in semifinal games previously, hit 18-of-21 free throws in the second half including 14-of-16 in the final six minutes as the Warriors advance to the school's first ever title game.

Hendrix had five players score in double figures led by Anna Roane who had two assists to go along with 17 points on 5-for-9 shooting from the field. The Warriors crashed the boards as well out rebounding Southwestern 42-35 including 14-8 on the offensive end.

Southwestern had three players in double figures led by Anna Fareed with 17 points, two assists and two steals. Senior Shae Seagraves chipped in with 12 rebounds and seven points in her final game for the Pirates. With the loss, Southwestern closes out the year with a record of 17-10.

Hendrix improves to 17-10 on the year with the win and will play for a birth to the NCAA Division III National Tournament tomorrow in the SCAC Championship game. The Warriors will face the winner of today's second SCAC semifinal game between Trinity and DePauw tomorrow at 12:00 PM CST from the Hanger Dome on the Campus of Millsaps College.

After the game SCAC Director of Communications Russell Kramer caught up with both head coaches along with junior guard Anna Roane of Hendrix.

To listen to head coach Kerri Brinkoeter of Southwestern, click here.

To listen to junior guard Anna Roane of Hendrix, click here.

To listen to to Hendrix head coach Emily Cummins, click here.

Hendrix Tops Oglethorpe 80-57 Advancing to the Women's Semi-Final Round

Hendrix junior guard Samantha Devlin led all scorers with 21 points to go along with five rebounds and two assists as the Warriors knocked off Oglethorpe University 80-57 in today's first game of the SCAC Tournament.

The Warriors used a 45 to 24 rebounding edge to advance to their second s Petrels traight SCAC semi-final round. Senior Christina Byler added 14 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals as four Warriors were in double figures on the afternoon.

Katie Weeks paced the Stormy Petrels with 11 points and three rebounds in the losing effort. Oglethorpe closes out the season with a 6-10.

Hendrix improves to 16-10 on the season and will face the winner of #2 east seed Centre and #3 west seed Southwestern tomorrow at 1 PM CST from the Hanger Dome on the campus of Millsaps College.

After the game SCAC Director of Communications Russell Kramer caught up with both head coaches along with junior guard Sam Devlin of Hendrix.

To listen to Oglethorpe Interim head coach Fallon Rehmert, click here.

To listen to Hendrix junior guard Sam Devlin, click here.

To listen to Hendrix head coach Emily Cummins, click here.

2010 - SCAC Basketball Media Days - Hendrix

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference office will conduct its first annual basketball "media days" event beginning Monday, November 15.

Day two features a sit down with both head coaches at Hendrix Emily Cummins and Thad McCracken along with senior forward Christina Byler and senior guard Ryan Rizos.

After a season as the head coach of the Lady Warriors, McCracken returns to the men's team in his first year at the helm. McCracken served as the Warriors top assistant under former head coach Dan Priest for four years (2005-09). Rizos returns for his senior year hopeful to return this team back to the SCAC Tournament after posting a 7-16 a year ago 4-12 in conference play. As a junior Rizos averaged 8.7 points and 5.1 rebounds per contest.

To listen to Hendrix head coach Thad McCracken, click here.

To listen to senior guard Ryan Rizos, click here.

The Lady Warriors return to the hardwood after one of the most exciting seasons in Hendrix history with its first SCAC Western Division title after finishing 20-5 overall and 13-3 in SCAC play. Emily Cummins steps in as the new head coach in Conway after spending time at LaGrange College becoming the third head coach in as many years for the Warriors. Senior forward Christina Byler returns poised and hungry averaging 17.3 points and 9.1 rebounds per game in route to being named 1st team all-conference as a junior.

To listen to Hendrix head coach Emily Cummins, click here.

To listen to senior forward Christina Byler, click here.