2016 umkc men's golf media guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Front Cover...................................... 1

The ‘Roos .......................................... 2

Table of Contents ........................... 3

Quick Facts ....................................... 3

Schedule ............................................ 4

Roster ................................................ 5

THE COURSES ................6-11

Blue Hills Country Club ................ 7

Creekmoor Golf Course .............. 7

Golf Club of Kansas ........................ 8

Loch Lloyd Country Club ............. 8

Meadowbrook Golf & Country Club ... 9

Milburn Golf & Country Club ...... 9

Nicklaus Golf Course at Lionsgate .10

Swope Memorial Golf Course ...10

Shoal Creek Golf Course ............11

Where They’ve Played ..................11

Personnel .........................12-16

Head Coach J.W. VanDenBorn ...13

GA Coach Rick Hairgrove ..........14

VA Coach Andy Smith ..................14

Antoine Rozner .............................15

Cameron Wiltse ............................16

Jakob Garstecki ..............................17

Thibault Vieilledent .......................18

Nick Auer ........................................19

Jack Hermeston .............................20

Matthew Sieg ..................................21

Francois Lagraulet .........................22

2015 REVIEW .................23-26

Season Recap .................................24

Season Stats & Results .................25

WAC Results ..................................26

All-Time Conference & NCAA Results ...26

HISTORY .........................27-31

Honors ............................................28

Records ...........................................29

Hall of Famer Robert Russell .....30

Hall of Famer Bill Ross .................31

ABOUT UMKC ..................32-

Chancellor Leo E. Morton ..........33

Director of Athletics Carla Wilson .34

Ursula Gurney ...............................35

Brian Morris ...................................36

Jessica Dickson ..............................37

Sports Performance ......................38

Sports Medicine .............................39

Compliance .....................................40

UMKC Athletics Staff ...................41

Athletics Facilities ...................42-45

SASSO .......................................46-47

About UMKC ...........................48-49

Kansas City ...............................50-51

About the WAC ......................52-53

Evolution of the Kangaroo ....54-55

GENERAL INFORMATION

Location .......................................Kansas City, Mo.

Founded ..................................................................... 1933

Enrollment ..............................................................14,221

Nickname ........................................................Kangaroos

Mascot ................................................... Kasey Kangaroo

Colors ......................................................... Blue and Gold

Affiliation ............................................... NCAA Division I

Conference.......................................... Western Athletic

Chancellor .................................................Leo E. Morton

Director of Athletics ..................................Carla Wilson

Faculty Athletics Representative.......Ken Ferguson

Athletics Department Phone .............816-235-1036

MEN’S GOLF INFORMATION

Director of Golf/Head Coach ........J.W. VanDenBorn

Alma Mater, Yr. ............................................ UMKC, 2002

2015 Conference Review ...2nd of 8/874 strokes. +10

Letterwinners Returning/Lost.................................4/3

Other Returners ...............................................................2

Newcomers ........................................................................2

Last NCAA Tourney .........2013, 12th of 14/924 strokes

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Gene Miranda Falcon InvitationalAir Force

Eisenhower Golf Club - Colorado Springs, Colo.9/12-13/15 - t7th of 16 teams (877, +13)

Mark SImpson InvitationalColorado

Boulder Country Club - Boulder, Colo.9/28-29/15 - t1st of 12 teams (847, +7)

Bill Ross IntercollegiateUMKC

Milburn Club - Overland Park, Kan.10/12-13/15 - t3rd of 12 teams (888, +25)

Price’s “Give ‘Em 5” InvitationalUTEP

Butterfield Trail Golf Club - El Paso, Texas10/23-25/15 - 6 of 15 teams (850, -11)

Warrior Princeville Makai InvitationalHawaii

Makai Golf Club - Kauai, Hawaii11/2-4/15 - 7 of 17 teams (859, -5)

UTSA Oak Hills InvitationalUTSA

Oak Hills Golf Club - San Antonio, Texas2/8-9/16

Suntrust Gator InvitationalFlorida

Mark Bostwick Golf Club - Gainesville, Fla.2/20-21/16

Desert ShootoutDenver/Northern Colorado

Palm Valley Golf Club - Goodyear, Ariz.3/18-19/16

Airstream Adventures Northwest ClassicOregon State

Willamette Valley Country Club - Canby, Ore.3/21-22/16

Redhawk InvitationalSeattle

Chambers Bay Golf Club - University Place, Wash.4/4-5/16

Hawkeye Great River Entertainment InvitationalIowa

Finkbine Golf Club - Iowa City, Iowa4/16-17/16

WAC ChampionshipWAC

Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club - Blaine, Wash.4/30-5/2/16

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2015-16 UMKC Men’s Golf RosterName Ht. Yr. Hometown/High School (Previous College)Nick Auer 6-5 So. Wichita, Kan./Kapaun Mt. CarmelJakon Garstecki 6-1 Jr. Germantown, Wis./Germantown (Indian Hills)Jack Hermeston 6-1 So. Newcastle, England/St. Cuthbert’sFrancois Lagraulet 6-0 Fr. Bordeaux, FranceAntoine Rozner 6-0 Sr. Paris, France/Jean de la FontaineMatthew Sieg 6-2 So. Osseio, Wis./Osseo-FairchildThibault Vieilledent 5-7 Jr. Cannes, France/Stanislas CannesCameron Wiltse 5-11 Sr. Chanute, Kan./St. Thomas Aquinas

Head Coach: J.W. VanDenBorn Graduate Assistant Coach: Rick Hairgrove Volunteer Assistant Coach: Andy Smith

The KangaroosBy Class: By State/Country:Senior (2): Rozner, Wiltse England (1): HermestonJunior (2): Garstecki, Vieilledent France (3): Rozner, Vieilledent, LagrauletSophomore (3): Auer, Hermeston, Sieg Kansas (2): Auer WiltseFreshman (1): Lagraulet Wisconsin (2): Sieg, Garstecki

Left to Right: Graduate Assistant Coach Rick Hairgrove, Francois Lagraulet, Matthew Sieg, Jack Her-meston, Jakob Garstecki, Cameron Wiltse, Nick Auer, Thibualt Vieilledent, Antoine Rozner, Head Coach J.W. VanDenBorn.


COURSES


BLUE HILLS COUNTRY CLUBSince 1912, Blue Hills Country Club continues to be the finest championship golf course in the Kansas City area. With the completion of a green renovation in the spring of 2005, Blue Hills now has A-4 bent grass putting surface that is second to none. The Robert Dunning 7,250-yard layout has hosted many state and USGA events along with several future U.S. Open and local and sectional qualifiers. Blue Hills also hosted the 2006 Men’s Missouri Amateur Championship.

Everyone in the golfing community knows Blue Hills for its relationship with Tom Watson and the Children’s Mercy Hospital Golf Classic, which ended a 25-year run in 2004. In 2002, Watson hosted four of the games greatest players – Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Lee Trevino. Blue Hills is the only facility in the world where these five golfing giants have played together in the same group.

Along with the championship 18-hole course, Blue Hills practice facilities include a driving range, a 7,000 square foot putting and chipping green, a pitching and bunker facility with a tee box 60 yards from the green and a private secluded teaching tee.

Creekmoor Golf Course is located south of Kansas City in the Raymore, Mo. The 18-hole layout features 7,400 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course features zoysia fairways and 65 sand bunkers.

Designed by Thomas E. Clark, ASGCA, the Creekmoor Golf Course opened in 2007.

CREEKMOOR GOLF COURSE


The Golf Club of Kansas, which is located in Lenexa, Kan., opened in October 2007 and features dramatic playing characteristics designed by acclaimed South Carolina Golf Course architect Tom Jackson and Project Founder and PGA Professional Tom Kelly.

The course, which is quickly being recognized as one of the finest 18-hole courses in the Midwest, runs through what was once a 50-acre open pit quarry with 60-foot sheer rock walls. The rest of the 7,019-yard, par 71 layout stretches across 130 rolling acres next to the Kansas Sports Center and the Lenexa City Center. It features wide zoysia fairways, A1/A4 bent grass greens and a fescue-bluegrass combination in the rough.

The Golf Club of Kansas was named the “#6 Best New Private Course in America” by Golfweek Magazine and “Kansas City’s Must Play Course” in Travel & Leisure Golf Magazine. It also received recognition for hav-ing the “Best Greens in the Midwest”.

In addition, The Golf Club of Kansas hosted the Championship Round of the Kansas City Amateur and a KCGA Stateline Tour event in its first season.

GOLF CLUB OF KANSAS

LOCH LLOYD COUNTRY CLUBLoch Lloyd Country Club, which is located in the Village of Loch Lloyd, south of Kansas City is an 18-hole layout featuring 6,664 yards from the longest tees for a par of 70. The country club is opening a new Tom Watson designed nine-hole layout in July 2010, which will bring the total to 27 holes.

Loch Lloyd was designed by Donald Sechrest, and the “Loch Lloyd 18” opened in 1990. The course was also the host to a PGA Senior Tour event in Kansas City for nine years in the 1990’s.


MEADOWBROOK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

MILBURN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

Meadowbrook Golf & Country Club, which is located in Prairie Village, Kan., is recognized as one of the best conditioned, most challenging golf courses in the Metro.

Along with numerous Kansas City Golf Association and Kansas Golf Association events, Meadowbrook has hosted numerous events for the United State Golf Association such as the 2004 U.S. Mid-Amateur Qualifier, 2007 U. S. Amateur Qualifer and the 2008 U. S. Senior Amateur Qualifier.

In the summer of 2009, Meadowbook hosted the 2009 U.S. Amateur Qualifier.

The course has also hosted competitive junior golf on a national scale. Several American Junior Golf Association qualifiers and the 2006 Kansas City/Lockton AJGA Championship have been held at the venue.

The Milburn Golf & Country Club began as a dream that two men, Charles Babb and Max Phel, had shared in the fall of 1916. The original course featured a nine-hole layout with a small stone station used as the pro shop, clubhouse and snack bar. Soon after opening day the Board brought in William Boyce Langford, the noted golf architect of Chicago, to get his ideas on a full 18-hole course.

In 1926, the Milburn’s members decided they wanted a true “championship golf course” and hired the firm, Smith and Harrison. They installed 18 new bent grass greens, new tee boxes, and 85 sand traps.

Harry Robb, Sr., the club’s first professional, worked hard during his time at Milburn to make Kansas City and espe-cially Milburn a regular stop on the PGA Tour, and in 1949, the Kansas City Open became a reality.

In addition to the Kansas City Open, Milburn has hosted many other high profile tournaments, such as the Missouri Men’s Senior Tournament, Missouri State Amateur, Kansas State Amateur, The Tom Watson Challenge, and the course is one of the most often used venues for local U.S. Open qualifying, and is on the alternate year schedule for the final sectional U.S. Open Qualifier.


The Nicklaus Golf Club at Lionsgate is a Jack Nicklaus Signature Designed Golf Course that opened for play in 2001.

The course is consistently ranked among the top courses in the Kansas City area as well as the entire state of Kansas. The Club has played host to the Champions Tour and is currently the host to the Nationwide Tour’s Midwest Classic in August.

The great Jack Nicklaus’ last competitive round in the U.S. was played at the Nicklaus GC during the Senior Tour’s Bayer Advantage Classic in June of 2005.

NICKLAUS GOLF CLUB AT LIONSGATE

Designed in 1934 by legendary architect A.W. Tillinghast, Swope Memorial Golf Course features rolling fairways, beautiful mature trees and small undulating greens.

Once the home of the PGA Tour’s Kansas City Open during the 1940’s, Swope Memorial is the only public course in the Kansas City area to have hosted a PGA Tour event. The venue also served as the host course to the 2005 USGA Women’s Public Links Championships.

Swope Memorial has been challenged by some golfing legends, as Ben Hogan and Sam Snead have played on this historic layout.

SWOPE MEMORIAL GOLF COURSE


Shoal Creek Golf Course, which opened in the fall of 2001, has quickly become the number one public course in the Kansas City area. This 6,950 yard par 71 golf property was sculpted by golf course architect Steve Wolfard, and offers a truly unique golfing experience for players of varying skill levels. Every year since 2006, it has been ranked #2 on Golfweek Magazine’s “Best Courses You Can Play in Missouri” list and been bestowed a “4 Stars” ranking by Golf Digest. Shoal Creek has hosted the Kansas City Amateur in 2006-2008 and 2010-2012. It has also hosted US. Amateur Qualifying in 2006 and will again do so in 2012. This extraordinary design features breathtaking elevation changes and expansive landing areas that meander through some of the most picturesque terrain in the Northland.

SHOAL CREEK GOLF COURSE

Guadalajara, Mexico

‘Roos Play Courses All Over the Nation...

The Kangaroos have routinely played a national schedule year-in-and-year-out during Head Coach J.W. VanDenBorn’s tenure in Kansas City. UMKC doesn’t shy away from playing top flight programs, as the squad faces the likes of Big 12, Big Ten and Pac-10 schools on a regular basis. UMKC generally heads out west for one or two tournaments each spring, and the squad has played in 25 different states and in Guadalajara, Mexico, during Coach VanDenBorn’s 12-year run as the head coach of the ‘Roos.


PERSONNEL


J.W. VanDenbornFormer UMKC men’s golf student-athlete J.W. VanDen-Born was named the Director of Golf at his alma mater in June 2007. In this capacity, he oversees both the men’s and women’s golf programs for the Kangaroos.

Overall, VanDenBorn has been the head coach for the men’s program for the past 12 sea-sons. In six of the past eight seasons (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015), VanDen-Born guided the ‘Roos to at least a second place showing at conferece championship with his 2011 squad winning the first tournament title in school history and the 2013 squad winning the second. He has led the ‘Roos to top-four finishes in the league

championship tournament nine times.

Last season, VanDenBorn led the ‘Roos to a runner-up finish at the WAC Championhsip with Antoine Rozner garnering WAC Player of the Year and First Team All-WAC honors with Mitch Tucker joining him on the First Team. During the year, Rozner and Tucker notched the first and second lowest averages in UMKC history, placing them first and third on the career list. As a team, the ‘Roos carded four of the eight lowestrounds in school history and three of the eight lowest tournament scores in school history, including the lowest in both.

In 2014, he guided the ‘Roos to a fourth place finish in their first ever appearance in the WAC Championship, while helping Nathan Hughes and Rozner to Second Team All-WAC Recognition, with Hughes capturing the individual title at the Desert Shootout to highlight the season. Academically, Hughes, Cole Chelle and Jack Fiscus were each honored as Aca-demic All-WAC selctions, as well as GCAA All-American Scholars.

During the 2012-13 season, VanDenBorn was named Summit League Coach fo the Year after guiding the ‘Roos to their second trip to the NCAA Tournament in school history. Under his guidance, Korbin Kuehn, Hughes and Rozner were named to the First Team All-Summit League and Chelle and Fiscus were named to the Second Team All-Summit League, while Kuehn was named Summit League Golfer of the Year and Golfer of the Tournament after claiming his second individual Summit League title and Antoine Rozner was named Newcomer fo the Championship.

Academically, Hughes was named to the Summit League Academic All-League Team, while six individuals were named to the Commissioner’s List of Academic Excellence and seven were named to the 2012-13 Summit League Winter/Spring Academic Honor Roll, including three as Distinguished Scholars.

In the 2010-11 season, he led UMKC to its first ever NCAA Regional team appearance, and earned Summit League Coach of the Year honors after leading the ‘Roos to the Summit League title. He coached two second-team All-Summit League picks in Korbin Kuehn and Viktor Mikaelsson as well. The ‘Roos won two tournaments during the season, and placed third or better in seven tournaments.

During the 2009-10 season, VanDenBorn coached three student-athletes to individual tour-nament titles, which were the most individual victories since the 2000-01 season. Senior Brett Iliff won the ReBath Snowman Getaway for his first career victory, Alex Hogben was crowned champion at the Hawkeye-TaylorMade/adidas Invitational in April, where he fired a final round 64, which tied the school record, and Korbin Kuehn claimed the medalist honor at the 2010 Summit League Men’s Golf Championship on the first hole of a sudden victory playoff.

Following the win, Kuehn was named The Summit League Championship MVP and Co-New-comer of the Championship, as well as being named to the all-Tournament team. Kuehn also advanced to participate in the NCAA Regional Championship in Atlanta, becoming just the second ‘Roo golfer to compete in the NCAA Championship.

Kuehn was the second UMKC student-athlete to win the individual league tournament title under VanDenBorn’s tutelage. Stephen Clark was the first student-athlete to win the Mid-Con Championship in 2006, as he earned medalist honors with a two-under par 214. Subsequently, Clark also was the first UMKC men’s golfer to earn Mid-Con Player of the Year honor.

During his tenure in Kansas City, VanDenBorn has coached a student-athlete to first team all-league honors in each of his seven seasons at the helm of the program. In five of his seven seasons, he had multiple student-athletes recognized, which included two first team and one second team honoree in 2010. During the 2005 campaign, VanDenBorn guided Brian Donnelly to Mid-Con Tri-Newcomer of the Year honors.

VanDenBorn has also coached the team to the top single round performances in school history. His squad posted single round records of 280 in a pair of rounds as the 2004

SEMO/Harris Invitational, where they finished with a 54-hole tournament record of 848. During that same event, he led Alan Johnson to a school record 54-hole total of 203 and the top single round performance (64) in school history.

Off the course and on the recruiting trail, VanDenBorn has enjoyed a tremendous amount of success as well. Two of his recruiting classes were ranked among the top-25 in the coun-try according to GolfStat. VanDenBorn’s recruiting efforts have produced some of the top players in UMKC men’s golf history, as Alex Hogben, Stephen Clark, Michael Schnegelberger and Brett Iliff all closed out their careers among the top-six in career scoring averages.

In the classroom, VanDenBorn has had 26 players named to the Academic all-League team and 18 to the Commissioner’s List of Academic Excellence. He also coached Michael Sch-negelberger to Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholar honors in both 2008 and 2009.

Prior to becoming the head coach, VanDenBorn spent two seasons as a player and another campaign as an assistant coach for the Kangaroos under former coach Bill Ross. He was officially introduced as the head coach for the program on July 1, 2003.

As a student-athlete, VanDenBorn was a two-year letterwinner for the Kangaroos. As a se-nior co-captain in 2001-02, VanDenBorn recorded a 75.4 stroke average in 25.5 rounds and was twice named Mid-Continent Conference Golfer of the Week. He captured individual medalist honors by winning the Southeast Missouri State Invitational, where he matched the then school record with a five-under par 66 in the opening round of the event.

As a junior in 2000-01, VanDenBorn quickly established himself as one of UMKC’s top players. He led the Kangaroos in four tournaments and was named Mid-Con Golfer of the Week (11-1-01) after finishing sixth with a two-over par score of 218 at the SMS Pepsi Challenge.

Before transferring to UMKC, VanDenBorn was the NJCAA Region III champion in 2000, while playing for Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC). He captured the Jayhawk Conference individual championship and was an all-conference pick in 2000, which led to him being named the KCKCC Male Athlete of the Year.

Academically, VanDenBorn earned Verizon Academic All-District honors and Cleveland Golf All-Amer-ica Scholar accolades. He also was the recipient of UMKC’s Stan Durwood Award, which is given annually to the UMKC student-athlete with the highest grade point aver-age with a minimum of 100 hours passed.

As a prep, VanDenBorn was a four-year football, golf and basketball let-terwinner at Henryetta (Okla.) High School.

VanDenBorn earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from UMKC in 2002. He then received his master’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in marketing and management from UMKC in May 2009.

He and his wife, Stephanie, were married in June 2008, and they reside in Lee’s Summit, Mo.

Director of Golf/Head Coach UMKC, 2002


rick HairgroveGraduate Assistant Coach

Andy SmithVolunteer Assistant Coach


Antoine rozner

Fall 2015 -- Averaged 68.67 over 12 rounds and 824 stroke, currently the lowest average in school history and in the NCAA... recorded top-10 finishes in all four events with 10 rounds at or below par and a school record round of 63 and the fifth lowest round in school history, a 65... career average of 72.43 is currently lowest in school history... closed the fall ranked ninth by Golfstat, fifth in the Golfstat Cup, 31st by Golfweek, 28th by WAGR, 9thin Europe WAGR, 2nd in French WAGR and 2nd in the Palmer Cup rankings on the European side... opened the fall tying for fifth at the Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational (70-69-73=212, -4)... won his first title of the season at the Mark Simpson Invitational (68-71-69=208, -2), finishing with the ninth lowest round in school history.... helped team France to a second place finish at the Spirit International Amateur Golf Championship... won the Price’s “Give ‘Em 5” Invitational (63-67-67=197, -19) for the second straight year with a school record score... tied for fourth at the Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational (70-65-72=207, -9) with the 8th lowest score in school history.

2014-15 -- Finished with a 71.19 average, the lowest in school history, over 27 rounds and 1922 strokes with a low round of 64... recorded four top-10 and eight top-20 finishes and 17 rounds at or below par... currently holds the lowest career average in school history at 72.85... became the fourth ‘Roos to win multiple events in a season and the eighth to win multiple events in a career… named WAC Player of the Year and First Team All-WAC… named WAC Golfer of the Month for September and Golfer of the Week on Mar. 23… opened the season with a team-low fourth place finish at the Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational (68-70-71=209)... tied for 22nd at the Mark Simpson Invitational (70-74=144)... tied for 18th at the Bill Ross Intercolle-giate (74-79=153)... finished a team-low tied for 12th at the Herb Wimberly Invitational (70-71-71=212)... tied for the tournament title at the Price’s “Give ‘Em 5” Invitational (67-64-67=198) with his round of 64 tying for the lowest round in school history and is 198 ranking as the lowest score in school his-tory… opened the spring at the Neville Kovacs Group Intercollegiate (78-74-69=221), tying for 22nd and at the Bandon Dunes Championship (72-73=145), tying for 19th… won the Desert Shootout (71-66-67=204) with the 204 rank-ing as the fourth lowest tournament score in school history and the 66 tying for the eighth lowest round in school history… tied for 15th at the Redhawk Invitational (74-72-77=223)… tied for second at the WAC Championship (69-73-71=213).

2013-14 – Finished with a 73.56 stroke average (fourth best in school his-tory) over 32 rounds and 2354 strokes with a low round of 68 and 10 rounds at or below par… currently holds the second best scoring average in UMKC history at 73.51 (68 rds., 4999 strks)… finished a team-best third at the Herb Wimberly Invitational (70-70-70=210) on Oct. 21-22… opened up the season tying for 21st at the Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational (71-75-72=215) on 9/8-9/9 and tying for 36th at the Mark Simpson Invitational (76-77-74=227) on 9/23-24… tied for 33rd at the Badger Invitational (77-73-76=226) on 9/29-10/1 and tied for 23rd at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate on 10/14-15… opened

up the spring tying for 38th at the Snowman Getaway (76-70-76=218) om 2/24-25 and leading the team at the Bandon Dunes Championship (72-76-74=222), tying for 27th on 3/9-11… tied for 18th at the Ole Miss Intercolle-giate (77-79=156) on 4/14-15… recorded three top-20 finishes at the Desert Shootout (72-70-68=210), tying for 15th on 3/20-22, at the Memphis Intercol-legiate (73-73-78=224), tying for 18th on 3/31-4/1 and at the WAC Champion-ship (71-74-76=221), tying for 14th on 5/2-4... named Second Team All-WAC.

2012-13 -- Averaged a 73.47 over 36 rounds with a low round of 69 once at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate, once at the Memphis Intercollegiate and once at The Summit League Championship... shot 16 rounds at or below par with four top-10’s and six top-20’s… named All-Summit League First Team… named to The Summit League Championship All-Tournament Team… named Summit League Newcomer of the Championship… recorded two top five finishes, including fifth at the Golfweek Program Challenge (71-71-70-212) and tied for fifth at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate (69-71-77=217)... 73.47 season average ranks third all-time in school history... helped the ‘Roos to the tournament title at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate, the first team title since the ReBath Snow-man Getaway in 2012 and the first Bill Ross Intercollegiate title since 2005... helped ‘Roos to fourth (280) and eighth (282) lowest rounds in school history at the Mark Simpson Invitational... finished tied for 43rd (73-71-76=220) at the Mark Simpson Invitational and tied for 23rd (72-73-77=222) at the Jim Rivers Intercollegiate… recorded back-to-back top-20 finishes to open the spring, tying for seventh at the Rice Intercollegiate (70-74-71=215) and tying for 17th at the ReBath Snowman Getaway (75-71-71=217)… finished in the 20’s in three straight events, tying for 24th at the Bandon Dunes Championship (71-76-73=220), tying for 27th at the Memphis Intercollegiate (76-85-69=230) and tying for 22nd at the Bancorp South Intercollegiate (75-75-71=221)… tied for 12th at the Wallace Jones Invitational with a 227 (73-75-79)… helped the ‘Roos to the team title at The Summit League Championship, placing second with a 217 (69-75-73)… tied for 32nd at the NCAA Fayetteville Regional with a 227 (72-76-79).

High School -- Averaged a 74.1 with a low round of 64 as a senior and a 74.9 with a low round of 68 as a junior... fell in the quarterfinals of the Under 17 French Championships as a freshman... recorded two top-five finishes as a sophomore, three as a junior and seven as a senior... helped team to the Under 17 French Championhsip in 2006 and a runner-up finish in 2009... led team woth the Division 1 French Championship in 2012... faced Spain in match play event as part of the Under 18 French National Team, recording one win and two halves, while participating in the Boy’s Quadrangular agianst Italy, Scotland and Sweden, registering three wins and a halve... finished 3rd at the 2011 Doral Publix Championship at Doral CC (77,68,73), one of the largest international junior events in the U.S.

Personal -- Born Feb. 12, 1993... son of Claude and Laurence Rozner... has one sibling, Olivier... majoring in business.

6-0 Senior Paris, France/Lycee Jean de la Fontaine

CAREER STATISTICS

Yr. Rds. Strk. Avg. Low T-10’s T-20’s12-13 36 2645 73.47 69 4 613-14 32 2354 72.56 68 1 414-15 30 2144 71.47 64 4 815-16 12 824 68.67 63 4 4Totals 110 7967 72.43 63 13 22


Cameron Wiltse

Fall 2015 -- Averaged 74.87 over 15 rounds and 1,123 strokes with a low round of 70, one top-20 finish and three rounds at or below par... currently holds the 18th lowest career scoring average in school history at 76.02... opened the fall tying for 59th at the Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational (75-72-78=225, +9) and tying for 16th at the Mark Simpson Invitational (70-71-75=216, +6)... tied for 23rd at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate (70-73-82=225, +9)... closed the fall tying for 69th at the Price’s “Give ‘Em 5” Invi-tational (74-75-76=225, +9) and tying for 69th at the Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational (75-76-81=232, +16).

2014-15 -- Finished with a 75.19 average over 27 rounds and 2030 strokes with a low round of 70... recorded one top-20 and six rounds at or below par... currently holds the 19th lowest scoring average in school history at 76.41… opened the fall tying for 83rd at the Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational (80-79-80=239) and tying for 58th at the Mark Simpson Invitational (79-72=151)... tied for 39th at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate (80-77=157)... closed out the fall tying for 43rd at the Herb Wimberly Invitational (77-73-70=220) and tying for 31st at the Price’s “Give ‘Em 5” Invitational (71-72-69=212)… opened the spring at the Neville Kovacs Group Intercollegiate (76-73-

70=219), tying for 14th and at the Bandon Dunes Championship (73-76=149), tying for 41st… closed out the regular season tying for 76th at the Desert Shootout (77-80-73=230) and tying for 22nd at the Redhawk Invitational (74-75-75=224)… tied for 29th at the WAC Championship (80-74-75=229).

2013-14 – Finished with a 79.09 stroke average over 11 rounds and 870 strokes with a low round of 74… played in his first event at the Mark Simpson Invitational (80-77-80=237) tying for 76th on 9/23-24… tied for 58th at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate (76-82-74=232) on 10/14-15… closed out the fall tying for 90th at the Herb Wimberly Invitational (82-78-80=240) on 10/21-22… finished 65th at the Ole Miss Invitational (79-82=161) on 4/14-15.

2012-13 -- Averaged a round of 77.00 over six rounds with a low round of 75 twice at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate... fired a 226 (75-75-76) to finish in a tie for 35th at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate, his first collegiate event… tied for 41st at the Wallace Jones Invitational with a 236 (83-77-76).

High School -- Helped the Saints to Kansas 5A State Boys Golf Tournament Championship as a ju-nior, finishing third as an individual and a second place

5-11 senior Chanute, Kan./St. Thomas Aquinas HS

CAREER STATISTICS

Yr. Rds. Strk. Avg. Low T-10’s T-20’s12-13 6 462 77.00 75 - -13-14 11 870 79.09 74 - -14-15 27 2030 75.19 70 - 115-16 15 1123 74.87 70 - 1Totals 59 4485 76.02 70 - 2


jakob garstecki

Fall 2015 -- Averaged 74.80 over 15 rounds an 1,122 stroke with a low round of 68, one top-10 finish, one top-20 finish and five rounds at or below par... made his UMKC debut at the Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational tying for 69th (80-78-70=228, +12)... carded a top-five finish, placing fourth at the Mark Simpson Invitational (68-74-69=211, +1)... tied for 54th at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate (81-77-75=233, +17), tied for 76th at the Price’s “Give ‘Em 5” Invitational (74-81-72=227, +11) and tied for 62nd at the Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational (77-69-77-223, +7).

At Indian Hills -- Won the NJCAA Na-tional Championship with Falcons as a fresh-man... named Second Team All-American as a sophomore.

Personal -- Born Nov. 26, 1994... son of Jeff and Kristina Garstecki... has a sister, Kailee... majoring in finance.

6-1 Junior Germantown, Wis./Germantown HS (Indian Hills CC)

CAREER STATISTICS

Yr. Rds. Strk. Avg. Low T-10’s T-20’s

15-16 15 1122 74.80 68 1 1

Totals 15 1122 74.80 68 1 1


thibault vieilledent

Fall 2015 -- Averaged 74.40 over 15 rounds and 1,116 strokes and a low round 70 and five rounds at or below par... currently holds the ninth lowest career average in school history at 75.00... opened the fall tying for 42nd at the Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational (76-70-76=222, +6) and finishing 65th at the Mark Simpson Invitational (78-74-79=231, +21)...tied for 29th at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate (78-71-77=226, +10)... tied for 52nd at the Price’s “Give ‘Em 5” Invitational (75-72-73=220, +4) and tied for 36th at the Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational (75-72-70-217, +1).

2014-15 -- Finished with a 75.04 average over 25 rounds and 1876 strokes with a low round of 68... recorded one top-20 finish and five rounds at or below par... currently holds the ninth lowest career average in school history at 75.21… tied for 54th in the season opening Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational (72-77-76=225)... finished a fall low tied for 18th at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate (74-79=153)... closed out the fall tying for 28th at the Herb Wimberly Inter-collegiate (68-76-72=216) and tying for 52nd at the Price’s “Give ‘Em 5) Invitational (75-73-70=218… opened the spring at the Neville Kovacs Group Inter-collegiate (77-75-76=228), tying for 56th and at the Bandon Dunes Championship (78-77=155), tying for

73rd… closed out the regular season tying for 51st at the Desert Shootout (73-76-71=220) and tying for 47th at the Redhawk Invitational (81-75-77=233)… tied for 26th at the WAC Championship (75-80-73=228).

2013-14 -- Joined the ‘Roos in the spring semester and finished with a 75.47 average over 17 rounds and 1283 strokes… carded a low round of 68 and three total rounds at or below par including two in his collegiate debut where he finished tied for 31st at the Snowman Getaway (72-70-70=216) on 2/24-25… tied for 67th at the Bandon Dunes Championships (75-79-79=233) on 3/9-11 and for 51st at the Desert Shootout (76-75-68=219) on 3/20-22… tied for 32nd at the Memphis Intercollegiate (77-76-75=228) on 3/31-4/1… led the team at the Ole Miss Intercolle-giate (75-79=154) tying for 41st on 4/14-15… closed out the season at the WAC Championship (75-79-77=231), placing 31st on 5/2-4.

High School -- Advanced to the semifinal of the French Championship... finished sixth at the French Under-20 Stroke Play Championship in 2013... fin-ished eighth at the French Under-20 Championship in 2012... placed seventh at and won the pre-qualifica-tion with a course record 61 at the French Under-17

5-7 junior Cannes, France/Stanislas Cannes

CAREER STATISTICS

Yr. Rds. Strk. Avg. Low T-10’s T-20’s13-14 17 1283 75.47 68 - -

14-15 25 1876 75.04 68 - 1

15-16 15 1116 74.40 70 - -

Totals 57 4275 75.00 68 - 1


nick auer

Fall 2015 -- Averaged 81.33 over three rounds and 244 strokes with a low round of 80... finished 69th at the Bill Ross Intercolle-giate (83-81-80=244, +28).

2014-15 -- Did not compete.

High School -- Helped the Crusaders to back-to-back-toback Kansas 5A State Cham-pionships in 2012, 2013 and 2014 and four straight conference and regional champion-ships from 2011-14... in 2012 he received all-state honors, while being named to the Greater Wichita Athletic League All-Confer-ence Team from 2011-13... as a junior, was Co-Medalist at the Kansas State Regional where he shot a 72.

Personal -- Born on Nov. 17. 1995...son of Joe and Kay Auer... dad played baseball at Iowa... has a brother, David, who golfs at Kan-sas... majoring in accounting.

6-5 sophomore wichita, kan. kapaun mt./carmel HS

CAREER STATISTICS


14-15 - - - - - -

15-16 3 244 81.33 80 - -

Totals 3 244 81.33 80 -


jack hermeston

Fall 2015 -- Averaged 74.33 over three rounds and 223 strokes with a low round of 74... tied for 15th at the Bill Ross Intercolle-giate (74-74-75=223, +7).

2014-15 -- Finished with a 76.00 average over 16 rounds with a low round of 73… at the Mark Simpson Invitational with two rounds of 76 to place tied for 64th… opened the spring at the Neville Kovacs Group Intercollegiate (68-76-81=225), tying for 41st and at the Bandon Dunes Champion-ship (77-75=152), tying for 59th… closed out the regular season tying for 74th at the Desert Shootout (76-75-76=227) and tying for 57th at the Redhawk Invitational (75-79-81=235)… finished 24th at the WAC Cham-pionship (75-77-73=225).

High School -- Was a member of the Eng-land Boy’s National Team... in 2013 he was a low stroke-play qualifier at the British Boy’s

Amateur Championship with a -1, while claiming the McGregor Trophy at the Eng-lish Boy’s Championship in 2011... In 2012, he finished as runner-up at the Italian Boy’s International, after finishing as the runner-up at the 2011 Scottish Boy’s Stroke play.

Personal -- Born Jan. 23, 1996.

6-1 sophomore newcastle, england st./cuthbert's hs

CAREER STATISTICS


14-15 16 1216 76.00 73 - -

15-16 3 223 74.33 74 - -

Totals 19 1438 75.74 73 - -


matthew sieg

Fall 2015 -- Averaged 75.44 over nine rounds and 679 strokes with a low round of 71 and one top-20 finish... made his collegiate debut finishing 77th at the Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational (75-81-77=233, +17)... tied for 14th at the Mark Simpson Invitational (73-71-71=215, _5)... tied for 47th at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate (77-81-73=231, +15).

2014-15 -- Did not compete.

High School -- Led the Thunder to the 2013 Wisconsin Division 3 Boys State Champion-ship in 2013, while finishing as the runner-up finish in 2012 and 2014 and a fourth in 2011... individually, he finished third in 2012 and 2014, fourth in 2013 and ninth in 2011, while being selected all-conference in each of his four seasons, Second Team All-State in 2013, Third Team All-State in 2014 and Honorable Mention All-State in 2012.

Personal -- Born July 5, 1995... son of Dan and Carla Sieg... has a brother, Ben... majoring in business.

6-2 sophomore osseo, wis./osseo-fairchild hs

CAREER STATISTICS


14-15 - - - - - -

15-16 9 679 75.44 71 - 1

Totals 9 679 75.44 71 - 1


Francois lagraulet

Fall 2015 -- Averaged 72.13 over 15 rounds and 1,082 strokes with a low round of 67 and seven rounds at or below par, two top-10 finishes and two top-20 finishes.. average currently ranks as the fourth best season average in school history... tied for 62nd in his collegiate debut at the Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational (76-77-73=226, +10).... notched back-to-back top-10’s as he tied for 5th at the Mark Simpson Invitational (74-67-71=212, +2) and finished 6th at the Bill Ross Intercol-legiate (70-72-75=217, +1)... tied for 22nd in back-to-back events, at the Price’s “Give ‘Em 5” Invitational (71-72-70=213, -3) and at the Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational (73-74-67=214, -2).

6-0 Freshman bordeaux, France

CAREER STATISTICS


15-16 15 1082 72.13 67 2 2

Totals 15 1082 72.13 67 2 2


2015 YEAR IN REVIEW


ROZNER CLAIMS SECOND TITLE OF THE SEASON WITH MEDALIST HONORS AT DESERT SHOOTOUTFor the second consecutive year, a ‘Roo claimed individual medalist honors at the Desert Shootout after Antoine Rozner notched his second title of the season with a three round -12 at the Palm Valley Golf Club in Goodyear, Ariz., leading the Missouri-Kansas City men’s golf team to a seventh place finish in the event. Rozner, who’s three round score of 204 stands as the fourth lowest tourna-ment score in school history, matches former ‘Roo Nathan Hughes who won the Desert Shootout a season ago, while Rozner himself won the Price’s “Give ‘Em 5” earlier this season. After the opening day of play, Rozner found himself five shots off the lead at -1 after a steady round that included three birdies, but after a 66 in round two, that saw him birdie seven holes and bogey just one and is tied for the ninth low-est round in school history, the Paris, France native climbed into a tie for third at -7. On the final day of play, Rozner quickly moved to nine-under after birdieing the par-4 10th and the par-5 11th to open round three. After seven straight pars, Rozner would bogey the par-4 1st, but came right back to card an eagle on the par-5 2nd. The Frenchman would go on to add back-to-back birdies on holes four and five, while playing bogey-free golf the rest of the way to claim the vic-tory by two shots over a group of four golfers. Mitch Tucker, meanwhile, recorded his team-best fifth top-10 finish of the year, as the ‘Roos lone senior tied for 10th in the event at -7, tying him for the 10th best individual score in school history.

ROZNER NABS WAC GOLFER OF THE WEEK HONORSMissouri-Kansas City junior Antoine Rozner was named the Western Athletic Conference Golfer of the Week the league announced today after his winning performance at the Desert Shootout last week. Rozner, a junior from Paris, France (Lycee de la Fontaine), won his second title of the year with a 12-under 204 at the Desert Shootout in Goodyear, Ariz. The 204 ranks as the fourth-lowest 54-hole tournament score in school history and his second-round 66 is tied for the ninth-lowest round in UMKC history.

ROZNER AND ‘ROOS FINISH 2ND; TUCKER 5TH AT WAC CHAMPIONSHIPSAntoine Rozner tied for second and Mitch Tucker tied for fifth to lead the Missouri-Kansas City men’s golf team to a second place results with a +10, 874 in the 2015 WAC Men’s Golf Championship in Litchfield Park, Ariz., at the Wigwam Golf Course. Rozner, who was named WAC Player of the Year and First Team All-WAC, climbed into second on the final day of play, finishing two shots behind the indi-vidual champion, Texas-Pan American’s Nicolas Platret, at -3, after carding a pair of birdies on both the front and back nine, including back-to-back on the par-5 1st and the par-4 2nd to open the day. Tucker, meanwhile, slipped into a tie for fifth with a 76 in the third round, despite birdies on the par-4 9th and the par-5 14th. For his efforts, Tucker joined Rozner on the All-WAC First Team.

ROZNER TIES FOR 29TH AT NCAA REGIONALAntoine Rozner closed out his junior season and the UMKC men’s golf season, ty-ing for 29th at the NCAA Regional at +6 on The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. For the second straight day, Rozner teed-off on the back nine where he bogeyed two of the first three holes. After a string of five straight pars, however, the Paris, France native birdied back-to-back holes, hitting the par-5 18th in four shots and the par-4 1st in three shots. Rozner followed with four more pars, before his final birdie of the day on the par-4 6th. The junior then closed out his tournament going par, bogey, bogey over the final three holes.

ROZNER WINS MARK SIMPSON INVITATIONAL; ‘ROOS CO-CHAMPSAntoine Rozner continued his hot play to start the year as the senior was the individual medalist at the Mark Simpson Invitational, leading UMKC men’s golf to a co-championship with host Colorado at the Boulder Country Club in Boulder, Colo. After finishing fifth last week in the season opening Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational, Rozner won his third collegiate event after firing a -2, 208, tied for the seventh lowest tournament score in school history. Rozner started off the event on Monday with his low round, a 68 that in-cluded a pair of birdies on both the front and back nine. In round two, the Paris, France native matched his birdie total from round one, including carding his second straight birdies on the course’s two par-5’s of 2 and 12. In the Tuesday’s final round, Rozner started off slow, firing three bogeys and no birdies over the first 10 holes before turning his round around by birdying five of the next six holes to reclaim the lead. Rozner followed by parring the final two holes to claim the title by a shot over Wyoming’s Kamrin Allen. In just his second ever event as a ‘Roo, Jakob Garstecki finished three shots back of Rozner, in fourth spot at +1. In round one, the junior teed off on hole 10 and, after a bogey on 10 and a par on 11, proceeded to birdie five of the next nine holes, leading to a first round 68. After a second round 74 that was high-lighted by an eagle on 12, Garstecki matched Rozner’s third round 69, notching four birdies, including his final one of the day on the par-4 18. Freshman Francois Lagraulet gave the ‘Roos a third top-5 finisher, as the ‘Roos second Frenchman tied for fifth at +2. After a birdie-free round one of 74, Lagraulet rebounded in round two with a five birdie, 67 that tied for the lowest round in the entire tournament. Lagraulet then closed out his tournament with a final round 71 that included two birdies on both the front and back nine.

ROZNER NABS WAC GOLFER OF THE MONTH HONORS FOR SEPTEMBERUMKC senior Antoine Rozner was named the Western Athletic Conference Golfer of the Month, the conference announced today. Rozner, a senior from Paris, France (Lycee Jean de la Fontaine), won his third career individual title at the Mark Simpson Invitational in Boulder, Colo., carding a two-under 208 to finish

first among 75 golfers. That came just a few weeks after he tied for fifth at the Gene Miranda Falcon Invite, posting a four-under 212. For the month, he aver-aged 70 strokes per round, two and a half strokes better than any other golfer in the WAC.

‘ROOS TIE FOR THIRD AT BILL ROSS INTERCOLLEGIATEMaking his home debut, Francois Lagraulet led UMKC men’s golf to a tie for third at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate, finishing in sixth position at +1 at the Milburn Golf & Country Club. The freshman started his round off hot, birdieing three straight holes, including the par-3’s of 5 and 7 and the par-5 six. Lagraulet would go one to add two more birdies in round three to close out the tournament with a final round 75. Matt Sieg climbed into a tie for 47th on the final day of play after a final round 73 that was highlighted by three birdies, including back-to-back on 10 and 11. Senior Cameron Wiltse finished the Bill Ross Intercollegiate in a tie for 23rd, shooting an 82 on the final day of play. Thibault Vieilledent, tied for 29th after a final round 77 that included the Frenchman birdieing both the 16th and 17th holes, while Jakob Garstecki finished the tournament in a tie for 54th, firing a 75 with four birdies, for his best round of the event. Playing as an individual, Jack Hermeston continued his strong, steady play finishing in a tie for 15th with a final round 75 that featured four birdies, includ-ing matching Sieg with back-to-back birdies on 10 and 11. Nick Auer, meanwhile, finished in 68th with a final round 80.

BACK-TO-BACK CHAMP! ROZNER REPEATS AS PRICE’S “GIVE ‘EM 5” INVITA-TIONAL CHAMPIONLast Season at the Price’s ‘Give ‘Em 5” Invitational Antoine Rozner broke the UMKC record and the tournament record with an -18, 197 on his way to a tournament victory. This year, the Paris, France native repeated as the champion, finishing one shot better and rebreaking both the school record and tournament record with a -19, 197 at the Butterfield Trails Golf Club in El Paso, Texas. Rozner opened the event hot on Friday, birdieing the first two holes, a par-4 and a par-5. He added two more birdies on the front nine, before starting the back nine with a birdie on the par-3 10th. After a pair of pars, Rozner tallied his sixth opening round birdie on 13 and followed with an eagle on the par-5 14th. Two bogeys and a birdie followed on the next three holes, but Rozner closed out the round with a bang by eagling the par-5 18th for a UMKC record 63. In the round, Rozner played the four par-5’s at six-under. Rozner continued his steady play in round two, carding just one bogey, while adding six birdies for a 67. In the final round, Rozner carded his second straight 67, this time playing the course bogey-free with five birdies, including three straight on 13-15, giving the ‘Roo the wire-to-wire win by five shots. In the tournament, Rozner played hole 18 at -4, carding the eagle and two birdies. With the win, Rozner moves into second on the UMKC wins list with four, trail-ing only the seven tournament victories by Robert Russell. He now owns two of the top-five rounds in school history and three of the top-five tournament scores, including the top-two. This season, over nine rounds, Rozner has only finished a round above 72 one time, carding a 73 at the Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational. Francois Lagraulet continued his strong play in his debut season for the ‘Roos, who finished in sixth spot at -14, as Rozner’s fellow Frenchman tied for 22nd at -3. Lagraulet opened with a three birdie 71 in the first round and followed with a six birdie 72 in round two. In his best round, a third round 70, Lagraulet tallied five birdies, three on the front nine and two on the back nine.

ROZNER WINS SECOND STRAIGHT GOLFER OF THE MONTH HONORSFor the second straight month, UMKC men’s golfer Antoine Rozner was named WAC Golfer of the Month for his performance during October. Rozner, a senior from Paris, France (Lycee Jean de la Fontaine), continued his outstanding fall into October, playing one international tournament and one collegiate tourna-ment for the Roos. In his lone collegiate tournament of the month, he broke a pair UMKC school records at the Price’s “Give ‘Em 5” Invitational in El Paso, Texas. Rozner’s first round of 63 was a UMKC best and his tournament score of 197 was also the best even by the Roos’ golfer. On the international scene, he represented France at The Spirit International Amateur Golf Championship at Whispering Pines Golf Club in Trinity, Texas. Teaming with Gregoire Schoeb, he led France to a second-place finish, four strokes behind the United States. On the season, Rozner has climbed various rankings charts and now holds several high positions including: NCAA average score: t2nd, WAGR (France): 3rd, GolfStat Cup: 5th, WAGR (Europe): 10th, GolfStat: 17th, World Amateur Golf Ranking: 28th, Golfweek: 43rd.

‘ROOS FINISH 7TH; ROZNER 4TH IN FALL FINALE AT WARRIOR PRINCEVILLE MAKAI INVITATIONALUMKC men’s golf finished out its fall season at the Warrior Princeville Makai Invi-tational in seventh spot at -5, topping a pair of ranked teams in the event at the Makai Golf Club at Princeville in Kauai, Hawaii. In the event, the ‘Roos finished behind four ranked teams, including No. 4, No. 21, No. 36 and No. 39, while finish-ing ahead of No. 40 St. Mary’s and No. 47 East Tennessee State, Kansas City opened the tournament with a first round 293 and followed in round two with a 280, tied for the 10th lowest round in school history. In Wednesday’s final round, meanwhile, the ‘Roos closed out the event with a 286. No. 17 Antoine Rozner again led the Kangaroos, recording his fourth top-five finish in as many events with a -9, 207 that ranks as the eighth best score in UMKC history. Rozner opened the event with a 70 in round one, carding eight birdies on day one, including four straight from Nos. 4-7. The Paris, France, native followed with his best score of the tournament in round two, a 65 that is tied for the fifth best round in school history and featured six birdies and an eagle on the par-4 14th. In the final round, Rozner closed out the tournament with a 72 with three straight birdies on Nos., 14-17, placing him in a tie for fourth ahead of 11 ranked golfers, including No. 8 and No. 4.


UMKCMen’s Golf

2015-16 UMKC Men’s Golf Results2014-15 STROKE AVERAGES

Name Rounds Strokes Average Low Round Top-10’s Top-20’s Rounds at or Below ParAntoine Rozner 30 2144 71.47 64 4 8 17Mitch Tucker 27 1930 71.48 65 6 7 14 Jackson Foth 13 960 73.85 66 - 1 6Thibault Vieilledent 25 1876 75.04 68 - 1 5Cameron Wiltse 27 2030 75.19 70 - 1 6Jack Hermeston 16 1216 76.00 73 - - 1Matthew DePalma 4 469 78.17 74 - - -Evan Shartzer 2 171 85.50 84 - - -Nick Auer - - - - - - -Matt Sieg - - - - - - -Team 27 7841 290.41 270 10 10

FALL RESULTSGene Miranda Falcon Invitational

Colorado Springs, Colo. (Air Force)Sep. 6-7, 2014 - Eisenhower Golf Club

(t7th of 16 teams/289-288-296=873, +9)

4. Antoine Rozner 68-70-71=209t23. Mitch Tucker 75-70-72=217t45. Jackson Foth 74-71-77=222t54. Thibault Vieilledent 72-77-76=225t83. Cameron Wiltse 80-79-80=239

Mark Simpson InvitationalErie, Colo. (Colorado)

Sep. 29-30, 2014 - Colorado National Golf Club(4th of 17 teams/282-292=574, -2)

t3. Mitch Tucker 65-74=139t15. Jackson Foth 71-72=143t22. Antoine Rozner 70-74=144t58. Cameron Wiltse 79-72=151t64. Jack Hermeston 76-76=152

Bill Ross IntercollegiateOverland Park, Kan. (Kansas City)

Oct. 13-14, 2014 - Milburn Country Club(4th of 16 teams/303-304=607, +34)

t6. Mitch Tucker 74-75=149t18. Antoine Rozner 74-79=153 t18. Thibault Vieilledent 74-79=153t39. Cameron Wiltse 80-77=157t50. Jackson Foth 82-77=159

Individuals80. Evan Shartzer 87-84=17182. Matt DePalma DQ-83=83

Herb Wimberly InvitationalLas Cruces, N.M. (New Mexico State)Oct. 20-21, 2014 - NMSU Golf Course

(5th of 13 teams/281-293-282=856, +4)

t12. Antoine Rozner 70-71-71=212 t20. Mitch Tucker 69-74-71=214t28. Thibault Vieilledent 68-76-72=216t39. Jackson Foth 74-75-70=219t43. Cameron Wiltse 77-73-70=220

Price’s “Give ‘Em” InvitationalEl Paso, Texas (New Mexico State)

Oct. 24-26, 2014 - Butterfield Trail Golf Club(2nd of 13 teams/275-270-274=819, -45)

t1. Antoine Rozner 67-64-67=198 6. Mitch Tucker 65-68-68=201t31. Cameron Wiltse 71-72-69=212t50. Jackson Foth 72-66-79=217t52. Thibault Vieilledent 75-73-70=218

SPRING RESULTSNeville Kovacs Group Intercollegiate

Phoenix, Ariz. (Loyola (Md.))Feb. 22-24, 2015 - Palm Valley Golf Club(5th of 17 teams/298-292-288=878, -14)

t5. Mitch Tucker 70-71-73=214 t14. Cameron Wiltse 76-73-70=219t22. Antoine Rozner 78-74-69=221t41. Matt DePalma 75-74-76=225t56. Thibault Vieilledent 77-75-76=228

Individualt41. Jack Hermeston 68-76-81=225

Bandon Dunes ChampionshipBandon, Ore. (Gonzaga)

Mar. 13-15, 2015 - Bandon Dunes Golf Course(15th of 16 teams/298-301=599, +23)

t19. Antoine Rozner 72-73=145 t41. Cameron Wiltse 73-76=149t59. Jack Hermeston 77-75=152t62. Mitch Tucker 76-77=153

t73. Thibault Vieilledent 78-77=155

Individual88. Matt DePalma 84-77=161

Desert ShootoutGoodyear, Ariz. (Denver)

Mar. 19-21, 2015 - Palm Valley Golf Club(7th of 15 teams/292-287-278=857, -10)

1. Antoine Rozner 71-66-67=204t10. Mitch Tucker 72-70-67=209t51. Thibault Vieilledent 73-76-71=220t74. Jack Hermeston 76-75-76=227 t76. Cameron Wiltse 77-80-73=230

Redhawk InvitationalUniversity Place, Wash. (Seattle)

Apr. 6-7, 2015 - Chambers Bay Golf Club(5th of 18 teams/299-299-303=901, +61)

t15. Antoine Rozner 74-72-77=223t22. Cameron Wiltse 74-75-75=224t20. Mitch Tucker 76-77-74=227t47. Thibault Vieilledent 81-75-77=233t57. Jack Hermeston 75-79-81=235

WAC ChampionshipsLitchfield Park, Ariz. (WAC)

Apr. 20-22, 2015 - Wigwam Golf Club(2nd of 7 teams/287-295-292=874, +10)

t2. Antoine Rozner 69-73-71=213t5. Mitch Tucker 68-71-76=21524. Jack Hermeston 75-77-73=225t26. Thibault Vieilledent 75-80-73=228t29. Cameron Wiltse 80-74-75=229

NCAA RegionalRancho Santa Fe, Calif. (San Diego)

May 14-16, 2015 - The Farms Golf Club

t29. Antoine Rozner 75-74-73=222

Tournament Results


2015 WAC Championship Team Rd. 1 Rd. 2 Rd. 3 Total 1. New Mexico State 287 288 286 861, -3 2. UMKC 287 295 292 874, +10 3. Seattle 295 299 283 877, +13 4. Utah Valley 293 292 294 879, +15 5. Bakersfield 294 308 302 904, +40 6. UTRGV 308 308 295 911, +47 7. Chicago State 306 312 314 932, +68

2015 WAC AwardsFirst Team All-WAC

Nicolas Platret, Texas-Pan AmericanLuis Medina, New Mexico State

Mitch Tucker, Missouri-Kansas CityPat Beyhan, New Mexico State

Antoine Rozner, Missouri-Kansas City

Second Team All-WACJ.T. Timmons, Utah Valley

Patrick Sato, Seattle UKenneth Fadke, New Mexico State

Joe Harvie, Seattle UBrayden Eriksen, Utah Valley

Brett Walker, New Mexico State

Player of the Year: Antoine Rozner, UMKC

Freshman of the Year: Joe Harvie, Seattle U

Coach of the Year: Mike Dirks, New Mexico State

Year .... Place ........ Strokes ........................Conference

1995 ......4th (7) .......... 945 (324-302-319) ... Mid-Continent

1996 ......2nd (7) ........612 (301-311) ............. Mid-Continent

1997 ......3rd (6) .........612 (305-307) ............. Mid-Continent

1998 ......4th (7) .........621 (305-316) ............. Mid-Continent

1999 ......3rd (7) .........914 (301-298-315) .... Mid-Continent

2000 ......3rd (8) .........894 (299-298-297) .... Mid-Continent

2001 ......4th (7) .........935 (327-305-303) .... Mid-Continent

2002 ......2nd (6) ........874 (284-297-293) .... Mid-Continent

2003 ......4th (6) .........907 (298-302-307) .... Mid-Continent

2004 ......4th (7) .........924 (305-311-308) .... Mid-Continent

2005 ......4th (8) .........907 (302-300-305) .... Mid-Continent

2006 ......5th (8) ..........897 (298-297-302) .... Mid-Continent

2007 ......4th (7) .........875 (294-294-287) .... Mid-Continent

2008 .......2nd (10) ....... 880 (289-298-293) ................. Summit

2009 .......2nd (10) .......869 (281-299-289) .................. Summit

2010 .......2nd (10) .......886 (291-300-295) .................. Summit

2011 .......1st (10) .........860 (303-280-277) .................. Summit

2012 .......7th (10) ........881 (293-298-290) .................. Summit

2013 .......1st (9) ...........880 (295-298-287) .................. Summit

2014 .......4th (8) ..........890 (283-302-305) ........................ WAC

2015 .......2nd (7) .........874 (287-295-292) ........................ WAC

Conference Year-by-Year Review

Year ....................... Place .........................................Strokes2011 ............................13 (14) ................................907 (312-300-295)2013 ............................12 (14) ................................924 (303-318-303)

NCAA Tournament Appearance Year-by-Year Review


HISTORY


ATHLETIC HONORS

First Team all-LeagueYear ...Individual . Place (Strokes)1996 .....Robert Russell .........2nd (149) ..............Joe Martaliaro ....... t5th (153)1997 ....Robert Russell ........2nd (144)1998 ....Jon Hunt ...................4th (150)2001 ....Mike Tanner ........... t4th (230)2002 ....Chris Ichelson ...... t2nd (214)2004 ....Alan Johnson ........ t3rd (227)2005 ....Alan Johnson ..........5th (223)2006 ....Stephen Clark ..........1st (214)2007 ....Stephen Clark ....... t5th (216)2008 .....Brett Iliff ................... t4th (218)2009 .....Michael Schnegelberger t4th (215)Selection changed to be based on entire season2010 .....Alex Hogben...............Viktor Mikaelsson2012 .....Korbin Kuehn2013 .....Nathan Hughes...............Korbin Kuehn...............Antoine Rozner2015 .....Antoine Rozner...............Mitch Tucker

Second Team all-LeagueYear ...Individual . Place (Strokes)1995 .....Eric Reisner ..............6th (227)1996 ....Steven Hastert ...... t8th (155)1999 ....Steven Robertson ..8th (225)...............Jon Hunt .................. t9th (227)2000 ....Jon Hunt ...................7th (221)2001 ....Matt Willmott ........ t9th (232)2002 ....Matt Willmott ........ t7th (217)2003 ....Ryan Alsleben ....... t7th (225)2003 .....Tim Helm ............... t10th (227)2004 ....Tim Helm ................ t9th (230)2007 ....Michael Schnegelberger t9th (219)2008 .....Alex Hogben .......... t7th (219)2009 .....Alex Hogben ............t8th (217...............Josh Taylor ...............10th (218)Selection changed to be based on entire season2010 .....Will Robson2011 .....Korbin Kuehn...............Viktor Mikaelsson2012 .....Cole Chelle2013 .....Cole Chelle...............Jack Fiscus2014 .....Antoine Rozner...............Nathan Hughes

Golfer of the Week1999 ........... Trevor Taylor (3/24)..................... Tyler Armstrong (4/9)2002 ........... Charlie Mahon (10/10)..................... Matt Willmott (10/17)..................... J.W. VanDenBorn (10/31)..................... Matt Willmott (3/20)..................... J.W. VanDenBorn (3/27)2003 ........... Tim Helm (9/18)..................... Tony Olson (4/2)..................... Ryan Alsleben (4/16)2004 ........... Alan Johnson (3/24)2005 ........... Alan Johnson (9/15)2006 ........... Stephen Clark (3/1)..................... Brian Donnelly (3/15)..................... Stephen Clark (4/26)2007 ........... Alex Hogben (10/25)2008 ........... Alex Hogben (3/12)..................... Josh Taylor (4/2)2009 ........... Alex Hogben (3/11)2010 ........... Brett Iliff (2/24)..................... Will Robson (4/14)

..................... Alex Hogben (4/21)2011 ........... Korbin Kuehn (3/16)..................... Jack Fiscus (4/6)2012 ........... Korbin Kuehn (3/14)..................... Korbin Kuehn (3/21)..................... Korbin Kuehn (4/4)..................... Korbin Kuehn (4/18)2013 ........... Korbin Kuehn (Sep)..................... Nathan Hughes (3/13)..................... Korbin Kuehn (2/27)2014 ........... Nathan Hughes (3/25)..................... Antoine Rozner (Sep.)2015 ........... Antoine Rozner (Sep.).................Antoine Rozner (Oct.)

League Player of the Year2006 ........... Stephen Clark2013 ........... Korbin Kuehn2015 .........Antoine Rozner

MVP of The Championships2010 ........... Korbin Kuehn2013 ........... Korbin Kuehn

League Newcomer of the Year (1993-2009)1996 ........... Robert Russell1998 ........... Jon Hunt2001 ........... Mike Tanner (co)2002 ........... Chris Ichelson (co)2003 ........... Ryan Alsleben2005 ........... Brian Donnelly

Newcomer of the Championship(2010-Present)2010 ........... Korbin Kuehn (co)2011 ........... Cole Chelle2013 ........... Antoine Rozner

League Coach of the Year2011 ........... J.W. VanDenBorn2013 ........... J.W. VanDenBorn

All-Championship Team2010 ........... Korbin Kuehn2011 ........... Viktor Mikaelsson..................... Will Robson2013 ........... Nathan Hughes..................... Korbin Kuehn..................... Antoine Rozner

Individual NCAA Championship Qualifiers1997 ........... Robert Russell MC - 154 (77-77)

Individual NCAA Regional Qualifiers1996 ........... Robert Russell t24th - 220 (75-69-76)1997 ........... Robert Russell t11th - 214 (71-73-70) 2010 Korbin Kuehn t45th - 220 (78-70-72)

Team NCAA Regional Appearances2011 - NCAA Central - Indiana Regional -13th of 14, 907 (312-300-295, +55) -Will Robson, Cole Chelle, Viktor Mikaelsson, Korbin Kuehn, Jack Fiscus

2013 - NCAA Fayetteville Regional - 12th of 14, 924 (303-318-303, +60) - Korbin Kuehn, Antoine Rozner, Nathan Hughes, Cole Chelle, Viktor Mikaelsson

ACADEMIC HONORS

Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholar2002 ........... J.W. VanDenBorn2003 ........... Tony Olson2008 ........... Michael Schnegelberger2009 ........... Michael Schnegelberger2014 ........... Nathan Hughes..................... Jack Fiscus..................... Cole Chelle2015 .........Antoine Rozner.................Cameron Wiltse

CoSIDA Academic All-District VIIFirst Team2002 ........... J.W. VanDenBorn2003 ........... Tony Olson

Summit League Academic All-League2013 ........... Nathan Hughes

Conference Academic Honor Roll1997 ........... Justin Allen..................... Robert Verbeck1998 ........... Chris Allen..................... Rob Verbeck1999 ........... Ryan Apgar2000 ........... Steven Robertson..................... Rodney Wray2001 ........... Tony Olson2002 ........... Joe Anderson..................... Tony Olson..................... J.W. VanDenBorn2003 ........... Joe Anderson..................... Sean Dyer..................... Tony Olson2004 ........... Tim Helm2005 ........... Martin Fernandez..................... Jeff Stoppel2006 ........... Stephen Clark..................... Brett Iliff2007 ........... Alex Carper..................... Brett Iliff..................... Alan Johnson..................... Jordan Miller..................... Kyle Mossfeldt..................... Michael Schnegelberger2008 ........... Stephen Clark..................... Trevor Hampton..................... Alex Hogben..................... Jordan Miller..................... Kyle Mossfeldt..................... Michael Schnegelberger..................... Scott Swainston..................... Josh Taylor2009 ........... Jens Harr..................... Brett Iliff..................... Jordan Miller..................... Will Robson..................... Michael Schnegelberger..................... Scott Swainston..................... Josh Taylor2010 ........... Jens Harr*..................... Alex Hogben..................... Brett Iliff..................... Korbin Kuehn..................... Viktor Mikaelsson..................... Will Robson*..................... Park Ulrich*2011 ........... Cole Chelle..................... Jack Fiscus..................... Jens Harr*..................... Trevor Johanson..................... Korbin Kuehn

..................... Viktor Mikaelsson

..................... Will Robson*

..................... Josh Taylor

..................... Park Ulrich*

..................... Franco Valencia-Zapata2012 ........... Jack Fiscus*..................... Jens Harr*..................... Nathan Hughes*..................... Trevor Johanson*..................... Korbin Kuehn*..................... Viktor Mikaelsson*..................... Park Ulrich*2013 ........... Jack Fiscus*..................... Nathan Hughes..................... Korbin Kuehn..................... Viktor Mikaelsson*..................... Antoine Rozner..................... Park Ulrich*..................... Cameron Wiltse*2014 ........... Nathan Hughes..................... Cole Chelle..................... Jack Fiscus2015 ........... Antoine Rozner.................Thibault Vieilledent.................Cameron Wiltse.................Jack Hermeston

* - Distinguished Scholar

Summit League Commissioner’s List of Academic Excellence2006 ........... Brian Donnelly..................... Kyle Mossfeldt2007 ........... Stephen Clark..................... Brett Iliff..................... Jordan Miller..................... Kyle Mossfeldt..................... Michael Schnegelberger2008 ........... Stephen Clark..................... Brett Iliff..................... Jordan Miller..................... Kyle Mossfeldt..................... Michael Schnegelberger..................... Scott Swainston2009 ........... Brett Iliff..................... Jordan Miller..................... Michael Schnegelberger..................... Scott Swainston..................... Josh Taylor2010 ........... Jens Harr..................... Brett Iliff..................... Will Robson..................... Josh Taylor2011 ........... Jens Harr..................... Korbin Kuehn..................... Viktor Mikaelsson..................... Will Robson..................... Josh Taylor..................... Park Ulrich2012 ........... Cole Chelle..................... Jack Fiscus..................... Jens Harr..................... Trevor Johanson..................... Korbin Kuehn..................... Viktor Mikaelsson..................... Will Robson..................... Park Ulrich2013 ........... Cole Chelle..................... Jack Fiscus..................... Nathan Hughes..................... Korbin Kuehn..................... Viktor Mikaelsson..................... Park Ulrich

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Career Scoring Average Leaders (Minimum 40 Rds.) Name Years Rds. Strokes Avg.1. Antoine Rozner 2012-p 110 7967 72.432. Robert Russell 1995-97 65 4742 72.953. Mitch Tucker 2013-p 53 3893 73.454. Alex Hogben 2006-10 118 8733 74.015. Stephen Clark 2005-08 49 3631 74.106. Korbin Kuehn 2009-13 133 9880 74.297. Nathan Hughes 2011-14 88 6545 74.388. Michael Schnegelberger 2006-09 72 5397 74.969. Thibault Vieilledent 2014-p 57 4275 75.0010. Viktor Mikaelsson 2009-13 124 9344 75.3511. Cole Chelle 2010-14 126 9495 75.3612. Jack Fiscus 2010-14 101 7620 75.4513. Matt Willmott 2000-02 62 4684 75.5414. Brett Iliff 2005-10 130 9841 75.7015. Kevin Van Trump 1987-89 57 4323 75.8416. Tim Helm 2002-04 68 5164 75.9417. Brad Gershon 2006-08 41 3114 75.9518. Cameron Wiltse 2012-p 59 4485 76.0219. Ryan Alsleben 2002-04 62 4714 76.0320. Alan Johnson 2004-07 82 6279 76.5721. Jeff Stoppel 2003-05 46 3523 76.5922. Tony Olson 1999-03 112 8588 76.6823. Josh Taylor 2007-11 70 5383 77.19

Team First Place Finishes (Since 1994-95)1995-96 .........................................................................Mark Bender Memorial Tournament..........................................................................................Bradley Fall Golf Classic1996-97 .........................................................................Nation’s Bank Billiken Intercollegiate2001-02 .........................................................................Ironhorse Intercollegiate..........................................................................................SEMO Invitational2004-05 .........................................................................SEMO/Morton B. Harris Invitational2005-06 .........................................................................Bill Ross Intercollegiate2006-07 .........................................................................Missouri Intercollegiate..........................................................................................Kansas City Intercollegiate2007-08 .........................................................................Missouri Intercollegiate2010-11 .........................................................................Fairway Club Invitational (U of Nebraska)..........................................................................................Summit League Championships2011-12 .........................................................................Kansas Invitational..........................................................................................ReBath WSU Snowman Getaway2012-13 .........................................................................Bill Ross Intercollegiate..........................................................................................Summit League Championship2013-14 .........................................................................Desert Shootout2014-15 .........................................................................Mark Simpson Invitational

Individual Medalist Honors (Since 1994-95) 1995-96 ...............Robert Russell .............................Mark Bender Memorial Tournament................................Robert Russell .............................Bradley Fall Golf Classic................................Robert Russell .............................Drake Relays Golf Classic1996-97 ...............Robert Russell .............................1996 Union Planters Classic................................Robert Russell .............................SMS Smitty’s Invitational................................Robert Russell .............................Nation’s Bank Billiken Intercollegiate................................Robert Russell .............................Diet Pepsi/Shocker Classic2000-01 ...............Matt Willmott ..............................Bradley Spring Invitational................................Matt Willmott ..............................Ironhorse Intercollegiate................................J.W. VanDenBorn........................SEMO Invitational2002-03 ...............Tony Olson ...................................Morton B. Harris SEMO Four-Ball................................Tony Olson ...................................Harry Mussato Beau Classic2003-04 ...............Alan Johnson ..............................Methodist Sportscare/B. Brown Invitational2004-05 ...............Alan Johnson ..............................SEMO/Morton B. Harris Invitational2005-06 ...............Stephen Clark .............................Mid-Con Championship2006-07 ...............Alex Hogben ...............................ORU Shootout2007-08 ...............Stephen Clark .............................Battle on the Bend Golf Tournament2009-10 ...............Brett Iliff ........................................ReBath Snowman Getaway................................Alex Hogben ...............................Hawkeye - TaylorMade/adidas Invitational................................Korbin Kuehn ..............................The Summit League Men’s Golf Championship2010-11 ...............Korbin Kuehn ..............................Jackrabbit Invitational

2012-13 ...............Korbin Kuehn ..............................Summit League Championship2013-14 ...............Nathan Hughes ..........................Desert Shootout2014-15........... Antoine Rozner .................. Price’s “Give ‘Em 5” Invitational......................... Antoine Rozner .................. Desert Shootout2015-16........... Antoine Rozner .................. Mark Simpson Invitational......................... Antoine Rozner .................. Price’s “Give ‘Em 5” Invitational

Team Records Top-10 Single Round Team Scores1. 270 Price’s “Give ‘Em 5” In. 10/25/142. 274 Desert Shootout 3/22/14 274 Price’s “Give ‘Em 5” In. 10/26/144. 275 Desert Shootout 3/21/14 275 Price’s “Give ‘Em 5” In. 10/24/146. 277 Summit League Championships 4/19/117. 278 Jackrabbit Invitational 3/13/12 278 Desert Shootout 3/21/159. 279 Jackrabbit Invitational 3/14/1110. 280 SEMO/Harris Invitational 9/12/04 280 Summit League Championships 4/18/11 280 Mark Simpson Invitational 9/24/12 280 Mark Simpson Invitational 9/28/15 280 Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational 11/3/15

Top-10 36-Hole Tournament Scores1. 570 Kansas City Intercollegiate 4/9-10/072. 574 Mark Simpson Invite 9/29-30/143. 576 Fairway Club Invitational 9/13-14/104. 580 Ole Miss Bancorp South Intercollegiate 4/2-3/125. 584 Pat Hicks Thunderbird Invitational 2/8-9/106. 592 ASU Red Wolf Intercollegiate 4/11-12/117. 593 Crown Classic 10/9-10/068. 599 EIU Ironhorse Intercollegiate 10/15-16/01 599 Jim Colbert Intercollegiate 9/21/09 599 Bandon Dunes Championship 3/13-14/15

Top-10 54-Hole Tournament Scores1. 819 Price’s “Give ‘Em 5” Invitational 10/24-26/142. 833 Desert Shootout 3/20-22/143. 846 Jackrabbit Invitational 3/14-15/114. 847 Mark Simpson Invitational 9/28-29/155. 848 SEMO/Harris Invitational 9/12-13/046. 850 Price’s “Give ‘Em 5” Invitational 10/23-25/157. 853 Jackrabbit Invitational 3/12-13/128. 854 Mark Simpson Invitational 9/24-25/129. 856 Herb Wimbery Invitational 10/20-21/1510. 857 Desert Shootout 3/19-21/15

Individual RecordsTop-10 Single Round Individual Scores1. 63 Antoine Rozner Price’s “Give ‘Em 5” Invitational 10/23/152. 64 Alex Hogben Hawkeye-Taylor Made/Addidas Invitational 4/18/10 64 Alan Johnson SEMO/Harris Invitational 9/12/04 64 Antoine Rozner Price’s “Give ‘Em 5” Invitational 10/25/145. 65 Michael Schnegelberger ASU Red Wolf Classic 4/14/09 65 Nathan Hughes Desert Shootout 3/21/14 65 Mitch Tucker Mark Simpson Invite 9/29/14 65 Mitch Tucker Price’s “Give ‘Em 5” Invitational 10/24/14 65 Antoine Rozner Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational 11/3/1510. 66 J.W. VanDenBorn SEMO Classic 3/25/02 66 Tony Olson SEMO Four-Ball 3/31/03 66 Alex Carper Kansas City Intercollegiate 4/10/07 66 Jackson Foth Price’s “Give ‘Em 5” Invitational 10/25/14 66 Antoine Rozner Desert Shootout 3/20/15

Top-10 36-Hole Tournament Individual Scores1. 139 Mitch Tucker Mark Simpson Invite 9/29-30/142. 141 Robert Russell SEMO/Union Planters Classic 9/8-9/96 141 Robert Russell Jackson State Pizza Hut Classic 2/16-17/974. 142 Korbin Kuehn Mississippi Bancorp South Intercollegiate 4/2-3/125. 143 Stephen Clark Anteater Invitational 2/27-28/06 143 Alex Carper Kansas City Intercollegiate 4/10/07 143 Adam Blue Kansas City Intercollegiate 4/10/07 143 Jordan Miller Kansas City Intercollegiate 4/10/07 143 Viktor Mikaelsson Pat Hicks T-bird Invitational 2/8-9/10 143 Will Robson Fairway Club Invitational 9/13-14/10 143 Jackson Foth Mark Simpson Invitational 9/29-30/14

Top-10 54-Hole Tournament Individual Scores1. 197 Antoine Rozner Price’s “Give ‘Em 5” Invitational 10/23-25/152. 198 Antoine Rozner Price’s “Give ‘Em 5” Invitational 10/24-26/143. 200 Nathan Hughes Desert Shootout 3/20-22/144. 201 Mitch Tucker Price’s “Give ‘Em 5” Invitational 10/24-26/145. 204 Antoine Rozner Desert Shootout 3/19-21/156. 205 Alan Johnson SEMO/Harris Invitational 9/12/04 205 Korbin Kuehn Jackrabbit Invitational 3/12-13/12 207 Antoine Rozner Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational 11/2-4/159. 208 Robert Russell Bradley Fall Classic 10/8-9/95 208 Korbin Kuehn Jackrabbit Invitational 3/14-15/11 208 Nathan Hughes Mark Simpson Invitational 9/24-25/12 208 Antoine Rozner Mark Simpson Invitational 9/28-29/15

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UMKC Athletics Hall of Fame InducteeInaugural Class - 2008Former UMKC men’s golfer Robert Russell wrote the UMKC record books during his two year stint in Kansas City. Russell was the first student-athlete to participate in an NCAA Championship event, and he was the first men’s

golfer to earn all-America honors in school history. Russell came to UMKC following a two-year stint at Kansas City (Kan.) Community College,

where he was the 1995 Junior College National Champion. After moving across the city to UMKC, Russell won a total of seven tournaments, including

three straight in the spring of 1997. He was a two-time first team all-Mid-Con selection after tallying a pair of runner-up finishes at the Mid-Con Championship and in 1996, he was

selected as the Mid-Con Newcomer of the Year. As a junior, Russell posted a 73.68 scoring average over 30 rounds. He tied for

24th at the NCAA Central Regional Championship, narrowly missing the cut to advance to the national tournament.

The following season, Russell advanced to the 1997 NCAA Champion-ship as an individual after tying for 11th at the NCAA Regionals. By making an appearance in the 100th NCAA Championship, Russell became the first Kangaroo

to play in a Championship event. He posted a 72.40 scoring average over 35 rounds to finish his career with a 72.95 stroke average in 65 rounds. Russell ended his career by receiving Golf Coaches of Associa-tion of America honorable mention all-America honors in 1997. By

receiving the nod, he became the first golfer and the second UMKC student-athlete to be recognized as an honorable mention all-America selection in the NCAA Division I era, joining volleyball player

Catalina Suarez (1989). Only one other UMKC golfer has been awarded all-America honors, as Dan Key earned NAIA all-America accolades in

1986. The Joplin, Mo., native followed his collegiate career with a suc-

cessful professional career on the Buy.com and Hooters Tours. In 1999, Russell advanced to one of the biggest stages in professional golf,

when he qualified and played at the U.S. Open Championship in Pinehurst, N.C.

In December 2008, Russell was recognized for his outstanding athletic achievement when he was inducted into the inaugural

class of the UMKC Athletics Hall of Fame.

Hall of Fame

Bill Ross Former UMKC Coach

In his 35 year career, tournament namesake Bill Ross was an instrumental figure in the history of UMKC Athletics. After beginning the men’s basketball program as its first head coach in the 1969-70 season, he served as the first head coach for the women’s basketball program in its inaugural season in 1980-81. He served as the only coach in the history of the men’s golf program until 2003. In his time with the menIn his time with the men’s golf program, Ross led the Roos to a pair of Mid-Continent Conference runner-up finishes, including the 2001-02 season, in which he coached current UMKC Director of Golf J.W. VanDenBorn. Ross also landed NJCAA National Individual Champion Robert Russell and guided him to an NCAA Championship appearance and All-American honors in 1997. After 35 years at the helm, Ross retired in 2003. He has since been inducted After 35 years at the helm, Ross retired in 2003. He has since been inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2007 and was a member of the 2009 class of inductees into the UMKC Athletics Hall of Fame. The Bill Ross Intercollegiate was started in his honor in 2005.

"It really was a great time... one that would be hard to top," said Ross. "You know I'm not a long-winded guy when it comes to these things, but if I started thanking people individually... it would go on for quite a while."

About UMKC • 33

LEO E. MORTONCHANCELLORTUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY, 1968MIT, 1987

UMKC VISION STATEMENT

UMKC will become a model urban research university characterized by signature graduate and professional programs, a dynamic undergraduate population, a highly diverse faculty, staff and student body, and active engagement with its city and region.

UMKC MISSION STATEMENT

UMKC’s mission is to lead in life and health sciences; to deepen and expand strength in the visual and performing arts; to develop a professional workforce and collaborate in urban issues and education; and to create a vibrant learning and campus life experience.

UMKC VISION STATEMENT

• Strengthen resource base and financial capacity

• Strengthen core academic mission• Increase student success• Improve the racial climate and increase

campus diversity

Leo E. Morton was named Chancellor of the

University of Missouri-Kansas City on December

15, 2008. Prior to assuming the Chancellorship,

Leo was employed by Aquila, Inc, joining the firm

in January 1994 as vice president, performance

management. He was named senior vice president

in 1996 with responsibility for re-engineering,

corporate procurement and environmental

services. Morton assumed additional duties for

the management of human resources in 1997 and

information technology in 1998. He was named

senior vice president and chief administrative

officer in 2000 as he also assumed responsibility

for additional corporate services.

Prior to joining Aquila, Morton’s management

career spanned 26 years in a wide range of

engineering and manufacturing positions with

AT&T Microelectronics, Bell Laboratories, General

Motors, Rust Engineering Company and Corning

Glass.

Morton has been a University of Missouri-Kansas

City trustee since 2000 and was in his third year as

chairman of the Board of Trustees when he stepped

down to serve as the university’s interim chancellor.

Previously, he was a member on UMKC’s Center for

the City board and chaired the community relations

committee of the Trustees.

He is chairman of the Board of Trustees of the

Menorah Medical Center and chairman of the

advisory board of Prep-KC, a major regional youth

educational development organization. Morton also

serves as 2nd vice chairman of the board of Swope

Community Enterprises. In addition, he serves

on the Board of Trustees for MRI, the Economic

Development Corporation, the Kansas City Area

Development Council, the Starlight Theatre, the

independent advisory commission on racial profiling

for the Overland Park Police Department, the

Ironhorse Golf committee and as a commissioner

for the Local Investment Commission.

Morton has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical

engineering from Tuskegee University, and

a master’s degree in management from the

Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

34 • 2016 UMKC Men’s Golf

CARLA WILSONDIRECTOR OF ATHLETICSUMKC, 1988

Carla Wilson was named the fourth Director of Athletics in the Division I era, made official on Monday, December 2, 2013 with a public announcement at the Sprint Center in downtown Kansas City. She held the position in an interim role the previous five months.

Wilson leads the Athletics Department as it competes in the Western Athletic Conference. Wilson’s leadership in the department has touched many facets – budget, human resources, facilities, sport administration and student-athlete welfare and development.

Wilson became the only female athletics director in the Western Athletic Conference, and the first ever female leader of intercollegiate athletics at UMKC. She is one of a few minority women serving as an athletics director at the NCAA’s 351 Division I institutions. At the time of her hire, less than 9 percent of Division I athletics directors were women; less than 4 percent were minority women. She was also the only African-American woman athletics director in Division I not at a historically black college or university.

“Carla is a nationally recognized leader in college athletics, and was an easy and natural choice for this position,” said Leo E. Morton, Chancellor of UMKC. “While we are promoting from within, we are also choosing the best candidate for this important position. Carla has the experience, the dedication and the vision to be an exemplary leader.”

In 2012, she was named the Division I Administrator of the Year by the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators. A member of the WAC AD’s council, Wilson’s 17 years of experience in athletics is vital as she works with the WAC on strategic planning and branding initiatives. Well rounded in sport administration, she has been the sport administrator for 14 of the 16 sports sponsored by UMKC throughout her career – men’s

basketball, women’s basketball, men’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s cross country, and men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track and field.

Prior to the AD appointment, she served as the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Business and Administration and Senior Woman Administrator since 2007. In this role, Wilson was responsible for the human resources and business operations of the department, as well as all day-to-day operations in the absence of the Director of Athletics, and served as a member of the Director of Athletics senior staff. Wilson was responsible for the preparation, development and maintenance of the budgets for all 16 sports and nine administrative areas of the department. She also served as the sport administrator for women’s basketball, men’s soccer, and men’s and women’s tennis. Wilson also served as the Assistant Athletics Director for Business Operations for nine years prior to her time as Senior Associate Athletics Director.

As Senior Woman Administrator, Wilson is the highest ranking female involved with the management of UMKC’s Intercollegiate Athletics program, and represents UMKC in dealings with the conference office and the NCAA. She also partakes in program-wide administrative responsibilities, including decision making at the institutional, conference and national levels. She collaboratively addresses departmental goals, supports women’s interests and supports and helps manage diversity, gender equity and Title IX matters.

Wilson, who is an active member of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics, National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators, the College Athletic Business Management Association and the Minority Opportunities Athletic Association, is a 2010 graduate of the NCAA Fellows Leadership

Development Program. The 18-month program was developed with the specific goal of enhancing the employment and leadership opportunities for racial/ethnic minorities and women at the senior management level of intercollegiate athletics administration. She is also a 2009 NACWAA HERS East graduate. Wilson is also a member of the MOAA Educational and Professional Development Committee and the Program Committee, which is responsible for programming of the MOAA Symposium held at the annual NACDA Convention. Wilson is also a frequent presenter at CABMA Conventions, and serves on the Membership and Program committees for the organization.

Wilson has also been active on NCAA committees during her time at UMKC. In 2010, Wilson began a four-year term on the NCAA Division I Women’s Softball Committee, and serves as the chair of the committee for 2013-14. From 2004-07, she also served on the Division I NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tennis Committee. Both committees are responsible for selecting the teams that compete for the opportunity to play for a national championship. Since 1999, Wilson has also served on the NCAA Region V Post Graduate Scholarship Committee.

A 25-year career Kangaroo, prior to athletics Wilson served UMKC as a budget specialist in the University’s administrative affairs office for four years, where she was responsible for assisting in the preparation of the University’s $159 million budget. From 1988-93, she also served in the accounting department as a senior accountant.Wilson graduated from UMKC in 1988 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. She and her husband Kevin, who reside in Olathe, KS, are parents to four adult children, Shae, Tristan, Kevin Jr., and Kaylan.

About UMKC • 35

URSULA GURNEYSENIOR ASSOCIATE A.D.INTERNAL OPERATIONS/SWA

Ursula Gurney was named the Senior Woman

Administrator in May of 2014 as well as being

promoted to the Senior Associate Athletics Director

for Internal Operations. Prior to her appointment,

she was the Senior Associate AD for Academics and

Strategic Initiatives.

In her current role, Gurney oversees the areas of

academics, sports medicine, sports performance

(strength and conditioning), and is the primary

liaison with the admissions and registration

offices. In her new role, Gurney will also oversee

the area of compliance, and have liaison duties

with campus residential housing. She will continue

to serve as the sport administrator for men’s and

women’s golf while furthering her sport supervision

responsibilities to include women’s volleyball. She

will represent UMKC as a member of the Western

Athletic Conference (WAC) Administrative Council

and serve as a member of the Director of Athletics

Senior Staff.

As Senior Woman Administrator (SWA),

Gurney provides administrative leadership in

the management and governance of UMKC’s

Intercollegiate Athletics program, and is heavily

involved in key decision making at the institutional,

conference, and national levels. Gurney collaborates

to address strategic initiatives and departmental

goals, serve as a resource to all student-athletes

and coaches, support gender equity and title IX

issues, and evaluate performance of departmental

employees. Gurney is charged to help foster a

culture that embraces diversity and advocates for

student-athlete welfare.

Under Gurney and her staff, UMKC has built a

tradition of academic success. The current

cumulative department GPA is 3.24. Currently 15

of UMKC’s 16 teams have a cumulative GPA of 3.00

or better. UMKC’s Graduation Success Rate (GSR)

remains steady at 87%, while its current cumulative

Academic Progress Rate (APR) is 966.

Gurney is an active member of the National

Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics

(N4A) and the National Association of Collegiate

Women Athletic Administrators (NACWAA). Gurney

is individually certified by the N4A, and has

presented multiple times at N4A’s national and

regional conventions. She is a current member

of the N4A’s Board of Directors, serves on the

N4A’s Strategic Planning Committee as the Chair-

Elect, and is also a member of the NCAA Division I

Recruiting and Athletics Personnel Issues Cabinet.

She is a graduate of NACWAA’s 2012 Leadership

Enhancement Institute (LEI), the 2010 NACWAA

West Institute for Administrative Advancement

(IAA), and a 2009 graduate of the N4A’s Professional

Development Institute (PDI) Leader/Manager Track.

Previously, Gurney spent seven years in various

roles in academic athletic support at The Ohio

State University. At Ohio State, Gurney served as an

academic specialist in the Student-Athlete Support

Services Office. She assisted in the academic

support of over 900 student-athletes in 36 varsity

sports. She specialized in preparing football

student-athletes to meet education requirements,

and traveled with the football team to the 2008

BCS National Championship game in New Orleans,

La., to monitor academic development.

In addition to her advising role, Gurney served as an

undergraduate instructor in the history department

at Ohio State from 2002-2008.

Athletically, Gurney swam competitively at

the national level in Canada participating in

several National Championships, Olympic and

Commonwealth Games Trials.

Gurney earned her bachelor of arts degree in history

from Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, British

Columbia, in 2000. She then went on to earn her

master’s degree in history from SFU in 2002. She

is currently a PhD. candidate in history at The Ohio

State University and resides in Kansas City with her

husband Andrew and son Jackson


BRIAN MORRISSENIOR ASSOCIATE A.D.EXTERNAL OPERATIONS

Brian Morris joined UMKC in September of 2014 as

the Senior Associate Athletics Director for External

Operations.

Morris served as the Associate Athletic Director for

External Operations at Oklahoma Baptist University

previously, and has served in several collegiate

athletics development and corporate sponsorship

roles at institutions such as Oklahoma State,

Wichita State, Arkansas State and Oklahoma.

While at OBU, he assisted in securing a $1.5 million

split gift for OBU and the OBU athletics department.

Morris also increased the athletics department

sponsorship and ticket revenues by 900 percent

from $40,000 to $400,000 in less than two years.

Prior to OBU he was the senior account executive

for Oklahoma State Cowboy Sports Properties

(Learfield Sports), generating $115,000 in new

sponsorship revenue.

Morris also served as the Associate Athletic Director

for Development at Wichita State University. While

at WSU, he led the athletics development staff

and served as a member of the athletic director’s

senior management team. He secured a $1.2 million

naming-rights gift for the Bombardier Learjet

Indoor Practice Facility and maintained oversight

of the $3.4 million annual fund for the Shocker

Athletic Scholarship Organization. He also secured

half of the private funds for the $3.7 million Building

Excellence for the Student-Athlete Campaign.

Morris also worked as the Assistant Athletic

Director for Development at Arkansas State

University, where he led the development staff in

setting a record breaking level for athletics annual

fund giving. He also secured $250,000 in major

gifts for renovation of their baseball stadium.

As the Assistant Director of Athletics Development

at the University of Oklahoma, he raised $850,000

in major gifts during the stadium renovation

campaign, while assisting in the record-setting

annual fundraising drive.

Morris also served as a representative of the

Missouri Valley Conference for the National

Association of Athletic Development Directors.

Morris earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism

and mass communications from Kansas State

University in 2003 and a master’s degree in sport

management from Wichita State University in 2013.

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JESSICA DICKSONSENIOR ASSOCIATE A.D.FACILITIES, OPERATIONS & CHAMPIONSHIPS

Jessica Dickson was named the Associate

Athletics Director for Facilities, Operations and

Championships in October 2014. Prior to her

appointment, she served as Assistant Athletics

Director for External Relations for five years.

Dickson joined the UMKC staff as the Director of

Marketing and Promotions in August of 2006.

In her current role, Dickson’s areas of responsibility

include: event management, television and radio

production, marketing and promotions, licensing

and sponsorship execution. In addition, she serves

as the sport administrator for women’s soccer,

softball and spirit squads.

Dickson is an active member of National

Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators

(NACMA) and National Association of Collegiate

Women Athletic Administrators (NACWAA) and has

presented on multiple occasions at the NACMA

national convention. Dickson is a graduate of the

2011 NCAA/NACWAA Institute for Administrative

Advancement (IAA).

Special assignments at UMKC have included the

2012 NACWAA National Convention Local Organizing

Committee, serving as championship manager for

The 2012 Summit League Men’s and Women’s Tennis

Championships and 2010 NCAA Division I Volleyball

National Championship host liaison to the NCAA.

Dickson has been a volunteer at the Kansas City

Sports Commission and Foundations/WIN for KC

since 2005 and an active member of the Downtown

Council of Kansas City and genKC.

Prior to joining the UMKC team, Dickson spent 4

years at Time Warner Cable/Metro Sports in Kansas

City. While with TWC, Dickson created promotional

materials and advertising packages for sporting

events, movies, specials and cable networks. Her

duties with Metro Sports included serving as a

communications and promotions liaison between

Metro Sports and the media sales office.

Dickson graduated from Central Missouri in May

2002 with a degree in public relations and a minor

in photography. At Central, she was a four-year

letterwinner on the women’s soccer team.

Dickson, her husband Ryan and their daughter

Morgan reside in Kansas City, Mo.


SPORTS PERFORMANCE

PAUL ARNDORFERDIRECTOR OF STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

CLINT DOMINICKASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

ERIC LANGDONSTRENGTH & CONDITIONING GRADUATE ASSISTANT

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SPORTS MEDICINE

IAN BALDWINHEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER

SCOTT McGINNASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER

JESSICA SCHMITZASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER

CHARLIE EMERSONASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER

MELANIE ELLSWORTHGRAD. ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER

DYLAN WILSONGRAD. ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER

SPORTS MEDICINE FELLOWSHIP/TEAM DOCTORSDr. Meg GibsonHead Sports Medicine Physician

Dr. Jon SchultzTeam Sports Medicine Physician

Dr. Drew GloverTeam Sports Medicine Physician

Dr. Joe SamuelIntern Sports Medicine physician

Dr. Kristen MichaelIntern Sports Medicine physician

Dr. Dan Gurley Team Orthopedic physician

Dr. Grant Smith Team Dentist

Dr. Dan Lorenz Team Physical Therapist


COMPLIANCE

Robert GreimDirector of Compliance

Rachel RutterCompliance

Graduate Assistant

Mike HobbsCompliance Intern

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UMKC ATHLETICS STAFF

AdministrationCarla Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of AthleticsUrsula Gurney . . . . . . . . . .Senior Associate A.D. for Internal Operations/SWABrian Morris . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Senior Associate A.D. for External OperationsJessica Dickson . . . . . . . . Associate A.D. for Facilities, Operations and ChampionshipsErica Portley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administrative Assistant

Academic SupportUrsula Gurney . . . . . . . . . .Senior Associate A.D. for Internal Operations/SWAAmelia Howard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Director of Academic SupportSam Clark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Academic Services Graduate AssistantShakayla McEaddy . . . . . . . . . . . . . Academic Services Graduate AssistantBailey Sosa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Academic Services Graduate Assistant

Business and FinanceTrish Baldwin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Business ManagerKelsay Eggen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Business Manager

ComplianceRobert Greim. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of ComplianceRachel Rutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Compliance Graduate Assistant

External OperationsBrian Morris . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Senior Associate A.D. for External OperationsMike Magnusson . . . . . . .Assistant A.D. for Development and Corporate SponsorshipsCassie Molitoris . . . . . . . . Director of Corporate Relations and Special EventsTim Riva. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Marketing and TicketingPresley Chrisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marketing Graduate AssistantMichael Ropp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ticketing Graduate Assistant

Operations and FacilitiesJessica Dickson . . . . . . . . Associate A.D. for Facilities, Operations and ChampionshipsMike ‘Radar’ Bellis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Equipment ManagerLiz Hoffman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operations Graduate Assistant

Sports InformationRob McCutcheon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sports Information DirectorNik Busch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Sports Information DirectorJosh Carson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sports Information Graduate Assistant

Sports MedicineIan Baldwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Athletic TrainerScott McGinn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Athletic TrainerJessica Schmitz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Athletic TrainerCharles Emmerson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Athletic TrainerMelanie Ellsworth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Athletic Trainer Graduate AssistantDylan Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Athletic Trainer Graduate AssistantMeg Gibson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Team PhysicianDrew Glover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Team DoctorKristen Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Team DoctorJoe Samuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Team DoctorJon Schultz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Team DoctorDan Gurley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Team Orthopedic SurgeonDan Lorenz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Physical TherapistGrant Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Team Dentist

Sports PerformancePaul Arndorfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director of Strength & ConditioningClint Dominick . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Director of Strength & ConditioningEric Langdon . . . . . . . . . . . . .Strength and Conditioning Graduate Assistant

Men’s BasketballKareem Richardson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachAngres Thorpe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Head CoachConner Hampton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant CoachChris Hollender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant CoachAndre McGee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant CoachAaron Hanshaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Graduate AssistantReese Holliday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Graduate Assistant

Women’s BasketballMarsha Frese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachMeredith Doyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant CoachPat Filien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant CoachDanielle Gratton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant CoachChristina Gilbert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director of Basketball Operations

Cheer/DanceDawn Todd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheer Coordinator

Cross CountryShameika McField. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachBrett Guemmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Coach

Men’s GolfJ.W. VanDenBorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Golf/Head CoachRick Hairgrove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Graduate Assistant CoachAndy Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Coach

Women’s GolfBrianna Broderick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachAndy Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Coach

Men’s SoccerRick Benben . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachFred Schlichting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Head CoachAlan Mayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Goalkeeper CoachAnthony Rashid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Soccer OperationsTato Chiaparro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Graduate Assistant

Women’s SoccerChris Cissell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachJeff Cole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant CoachAshley Gann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Graduate Assistant

SoftballMeredith Smith Neal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachLauren Eisenreich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant CoachNatalie Brock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant CoachMichael Baxter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Student ManagerChris Nasuti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Student Manager

Men’s TennisKendell Hale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachMalcolm Harrison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head Assistant Coach

Women’s TennisKendell Hale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachMalcolm Harrison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head Assistant CoachEva Dalvai. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Coach

Track and FieldShameika McField. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachBenaud Shirley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Head Coach (Jumps)Brett Guemmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Coach (Distance)Brian Bishop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Coach (Throws/Multi-Events)Marlon Shirley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Graduate Assistant

VolleyballChristi Posey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head CoachTrent Jones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Head CoachKalani Rose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant CoachTaylor Johnson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Graduate AssistantZach Warring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Volunteer Assistant Coach


The Victor F. Swyden Athletics Training Facility continues UMKC’s commitment to the total care of each student-athlete. Under the guidance of Head Athletics Trainer Ted Ferris, the UMKC Sports Medicine staff prioritizes prevention, treatment and rehabilitiation in working with Kangaroo student-athletes.

Built in 1999, the Swyden Athletics Training Facility honors the memory of former Kansas City councilman and longtime UMKC Athletics supporter Victor F. Swyden, who headed the taskforce that guided the Kangaroos from NAIA to NCAA Division I. A lifetime resident of Kansas City and a graduate of Paseo High School, Swyden was honored in 1993 with the Golden Torch Award, one of the highest honors bestowed by UMKC upon an individual.

Durwood Soccer Stadium and Recreational Field serves as the official home of the Kangaroos and will provide student-athletes, students and community groups with one of the top soccer facilities in the WAC and the Midwest. The $9 million addition adds to the growing residential feel of the UMKC campus. The gift from the Durwood Foundation and its trustees to construct this stadium is another in their long history of supporting a variety of UMKC initiatives.Durwood will provide seating for 850 fans and a separate addition will host locker rooms, offices and concession areas. Stanley H. Durwood was one of the University’s and the athletic program’s most ardent supporters. His affiliation with UMKC began when NCAA Division I participation was a pipe dream. Durwood also helped establish an endowed scholarship for UMKC student-athletes.

UMKC ATHLETIC FACILITIES & DEPARTMENTS

VICTOR F. SWYDEN ATHLETICS TRAINING FACILITY

DURWOOD SOCCER STADIUM AND RECREATIONAL FIELD

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The home of UMKC Athletics, Swinney Recreation Center is also one of the finest fitness centers in all of Kansas City. Created through a $14.5 million addition to the old Swinney Gymnasium, the center includes five basketball courts, four racquet ball courts, a 25-meter indoor/outdoor pool and three exercise rooms - two weight rooms and a cardio room.The competition court serves as the home venue for UMKC volleyball in the fall, UMKC women’s basketball contests during the winter. Kangaroo student-athletes enjoy some of the finest locker room facilities in the WAC courtesy of a major renovation undertaken prior to the 2007-08 school year. Along with providing each student-athlete their own individual locker space, the facility also features a player’s lounge that includes leather couches and a big screen television. In addition, the lounge is equipped with a computer workstation with a high-speed internet connection.Original Old Swinney Gymnasium, affectionately known as “Old Swinney”, which is part of the Swinney Recreation Center received a face lift in the summer of 2010. The renovation transforms the Old Swinney Gymnasium into a modern, collegiate practice facility that will better serve the student body, faculty and staff members and community members, as well as provide outstanding training opportunities for ‘Roo student-athletes. The $500,000 renovation plan included new basketball/volleyball court flooring and basketball standards and volleyball nets to be installed in the existing facility. The current skylights in the building were also altered, which allows for modified lighting to be put into place. The entire Old Swinney interior will be updated and scoreboards will be installed.

The Dutton Brookfield Strength and Conditioning Center at UMKC’s Swinney Recreation Center was officially dedicated on Sept. 22, 2004.

The Brookfield Center is designed to help enhance UMKC student-athletes’ levels of performance while significantly reducing the chances for injuries. The benefit of performing structured strength and power training throughout the entire year will give student-athletes the opportunity to reach new levels of physical development.

The center contains free weights, plus platforms, benches and machines and the latest cardiovascular equipment. In the summer of 2006, the area purchased the latest Sports Motion system to give student-athletes the video analysis needed to improve their techniques.

SWINNEY RECREATION CENTER

OLD SWINNEY

DUTTON BROOKFIELD STRENGTH & CONDITIONING CENTER


UMKC reached an agreement with the city in the fall of 2011 to play its softball games at the Missouri 3&2 Complex. Since its first season there in the spring of 2012, UMKC has added a new scoreboard and re-furbished the fences around the game field.In its first season, UMKC softball hosted the Missouri Coaches Versus Cancer Classic, and the Summit League Championships.

Municipal Auditorium, a building that many fans believe is the best arena in which to watch basketball, is the home of UMKC men’s basketball. The venue, which has a rich and storied basketball tradition, is now in its eighth decade in Kansas City.

Municipal, which was opened in 1936, has hosted nearly every type of event - from U.S. presidential campaigns to NCAA Final Four Championships. In fact, the auditorium has hosted a total of nine NCAA Championships, which are the most of any other building in the country. The facility is also the home to the NAIA National Tournament and the MIAA Tournament.

A facility upgrade included $3.5 million in renovations, encompassing new arena lighting, new seating and enhanced locker rooms for players and officials.

Municipal Auditorium is located in the heart of downtown Kansas City and steps from the Kansas City Power & Light District.

Municipal Auditorium comfortably seats 10,700 people, including 7,300 permanent uphol-stered seats.

The Arena is one of four self-contained venues in the Municipal Auditorium, and has its own lighted marquee, box office, show office, coat check, restrooms and concessions. It is accessible from the south side of 13th Street, where visitors enter through the splendid Grand Foyer.

The arena is also connected by covered walkways to the Convention Center, Conference Center, and the Auditorium Plaza Garage.

MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM

MISSOURI 3&2 COMPLEX

MISSOURI 3&2 COMPLEX

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The UMKC men’s and women’s tennis teams practice and compete at the Plaza Tennis Center, which is located just minutes away from the UMKC campus.

The Plaza Tennis Center sits next to the Country Club Plaza, the Midwest’s oldest outdoor shopping area featuring a number of unique shops, restaurants, boutiques and Spanish architecture. The facility includes 14 outdoor lighted courts, a pro shop and locker rooms. The exhibition court, adjacent to the clubhouse, features permanent and bleacher seating for about 300 spectators.

The center has hosted many events, including three Big 12 and the final Big Eight Championships, NCAA Division II Nationals, the Missouri Valley’s National Qualifier Sweet 16, a USTA professional men’s satellite tournament, USA Tournament Tennis sanctioned play, USTA leagues and instructional programs.

The facilty has received local, regional and national awards since its grand opening in 1996. In 1998, the United States Tennis Association named the center a USTA National Outstanding Public Tennis Facility. In 2005, it was named PTR Public Facility of the Year by the United States Professional Tennis Registry.

In 2007, the Plaza Tennis Center was recognized as one of the top 50 Tennis Welcome Centers in the country. UMKC Hosted the Summit League Men’s and Women’s Championships there in 2012.

STUDENT ATHLETE SUPPORT SERVICES OFFICEIt is the mission of the Student-Athlete Support Services Office (SASSO) to provide a variety of educational support to ensure student-athletes acquire the tools to meet their academic, professional and personal goals. SASSO provides a comprehensive support unit which includes, but is not limited to the following services: academic counseling, academic mentoring, degree and NCAA eligibility monitoring, assessment, tutoring, computer access, academic and individual skill development, individualized study plans, a comprehensive Summer Bridge Program, academic workshops, knowledge of on-campus resources and Life Skill development.SASSO offers a comprehensive tutoring program available to all student-athletes. SASSO employs undergraduate and graduate student tutors to provide assistance in a variety of academic areas. The mission of the tutoring program is to provide subject-specific support and assistance to any student-athlete with equal access for all sports. All SASSO tutoring takes place in study hall, SRC 251.

Most tutoring sessions are a one-on-one meeting with a tutor and student-athlete; however, group tutoring sessions are also available. The SASSO tutoring program serves as an additional support for course material but does not supplement for class attendance. The primary focus of tutoring is the teaching of skills and strategies that support independent learning. SASSO Tutoring services are a privilege and may be revoked if abused.

PLAZA TENNIS CENTER

ST. TERESA’S ACADEMY


ATHLETIC ACADEMIC POINTS OF PRIDE• The Athletic Department boosted a cumulative GPA of 3.29 for 2014-15.• 16 of 16 teams finished the 2014-15 with a cumulative GPA above 3.0. The top three

were Women’s Basketball at 3.70, Women’s Cross Country at 3.45 and Women’s Golf at 3.43.

• A total of 141 student-athletes were named WAC Academic All-League.• 106 student-athletes were awarded the distinction of UMKC Scholar-Athlete for 2015.

This distinction is awarded to those with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and higher at the end of each year.

• During the Division I era nine student-athletes have been named Academic All-Americans. Most recently, women’s track and field/cross country’s Courtney Frerichs garnered the honor in 2015.

• The Graduation Success Rate (GSR) is 83%, above the 81% Division I average.

STUDENT ATHLETE SUPPORT SERVICES OFFICESASSO OVERVIEWThe Student-Athlete Support Services Office (SASSO) provides a variety of educational support to ensure student-athletes acquire the tools to meet their academic, professional and personal goals. With a six person staff, SASSO integrates its services within the mission of UMKC and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to promote the overall development of the student-athletes. To foster the positive growth of student-athletes, SASSO provides a comprehensive support unit which includes, but is not limited to: academic counseling, academic mentoring, degree and NCAA eligibility monitoring, assessment, tutoring, computer access, academic and individual skill development, individualized study plans, a comprehensive Summer Bridge Program, academic workshops, knowledge of on-campus resources and Life Skill development.

SASSO GOALSThe goals of the Student-Athlete Support Services Office are to:

• Maintain the highest level of integrity in our dedication to the acdemic, personal and professional development of student-athletes.

• Ensure compliance with NCAA, WAC, and UMKC academic eligibility requirements, policies and procedures.

• Inform student-athletes of the resources available to them on the UMKC campus in order to better assist them in their academic pursuits.

• Provide an environment which supports the goal of graduation for all student-athletes.

• Develop values which emphasize leadership, accountability, integrity, communication and inter-personal skills.

• Enhance the experience of the student-athlete by providing opportunities to be involved in the University, Athletic Department and the greater Kansas City community.

• Promote respect for diversity and gender equity.

• Encourage the development of well-balanced life styles.

• Support student-athlete initiatives through our dedication to Life Skills and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

URSULA GURNEYSR. ASSOC. A.D., SWA

AMELIA HOWARDASST. DIR. OF ACADEMIC SUPPORT

SAM CLARKACADEMIC SERVICES GRAD. ASST.

SHAKAYLA McEADDYACADEMIC SERVICES GRAD. ASST.

BAILEY SOSAACADEMIC SERVICES GRAD. ASST.

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UMKC Campus Move-In DayUMKC Women’s Center Walk-A-Mile in Her Shoes

UMKC Career Services Etiquette DinnerBlue and Gold Games

‘Roo Life Skills ChallengeToys for Tots Toy Collection

Boys & Girls ClubCenter Middle SchoolHabitat for HumanityMorning Glory Cafe

Kangaroo Food PantryChildren’s Mercy

Gardens at Barry RoadReStore KC

YMCA Before/After School ProgramDrug Free Sport

Jeff Jansen Leadership AcademyStep Up! Bystander Intervention Training

It’s On Us CampaignMorning Glory Cafe

STUDENT-ATHLETES IN THE COMMUNITY The UMKC Athletics Department takes great pride in giving back to its neighbors and friends. During the 2014-15 school year, the ‘Roos outdid themselves by hosting and participating in a plethora of successful events. Service

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The Roo Life Skills Program is designed to support the development of a well-balanced lifestyle for UMKC’s student-athletes, encouraging holistic well-being, personal and academic growth, mature decision making skills, and a commitment to the campus and surrounding community. The Life Skills program strives to support student-athlete development in five areas: academics, athletics, personal development, career development and community service.

Life Skills Programming

Performance Team - The Performance Team Programming gives student-athletes and coaches the opportunity to gather information to support a healthy lifestyle and achieve optimum athletic performance.

Career Development - Partnerships with UMKC’s Career Services and Career Athletes have been developed to best prepare current student-athletes for life after college.

Community Service Partnerships - Community service is strongly encouraged, and UMKC Athletics feels strongly in the value of giving back to Kansas City and the UMKC campus. SASSO has formed several partnerships in the community and encourages teams and individuals to get involved.

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee - UMKC’s SAAC representatives serve as leaders within the athletic department, and on campus. The group of representatives meets monthly to encourage team, department and school unity, while promoting excellence and a commitment to community and campus service.

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For 82 years, the University and Kansas City have been partners and neighbors, a relationship that has enhanced the growth of both. A part of Kansas City’s thriving urban core, UMKC brings together its students and the city it calls home. The University offers an amazing education experience with top-notch faculty and skills that go directly from the classroom to the real world.

With 125 academic programs in 13 schools, UMKC is bound to have the one thing (or more than one thing) you want to continue learning about. Whether you have an idea of what you want to study or not, UMKC is a great place to explore your potential, putting different classes together to define what you know and who you are.

• Location • Study What You Want • Research Right Now• Internships and Job Opportunities• Diversity• First-rate Faculty• Campus Life• National Recognition• Affordability• Home Away From Home

RESIDENTIAL LIFE AT UMKCStudent housing at UMKC is about more than just offering you a place to eat and sleep - it’s about your total educational experience. Whether it’s continuing a classroom discussion over pizza, or attending a discussion with faculty outside of class, we know that having a home away from home is important. Residence Life offers you a place where you can hang out with friends, learn about others and most importantly, learn about yourself.

That’s why all housing is conveniently located on the west side of campus, near the University Center (and cafeteria), Swinney Recreation Center, and within easy walking distance to all other Volker campus buildings. Nearby are the Country Club Plaza and museums, and other local attractions. Downtown Kansas City, Mo., is approximately 10 minutes away by automobile (or bus).

THE NEW STUDENT UNION UMKC opened a new 109,000-square-foot Student Union in August 2010. The new Union offers a bird’s eye view of Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza, a new 329-seat theater, a two-story bookstore, new restaurants (Chick-fil-A Express, Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, SubConnection and Jazzman’s Café & Bakery) and 10,000 square-feet of space dedicated to student organizations. Located near UMKC’s residential halls at 51st and Cherry Streets, the $38.3 million Student Union features a green roof terrace and wide floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the Plaza, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and UMKC’s Stanley H. Durwood Soccer Stadium and Recreational Field.

ABOUT UMKC

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UMKC By The Numbers

Enrollment: 16,160 (Fall 2014) . . . . undergraduate, graduate &

professional students

Enrollment breakdown: 53% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . undergraduate35% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . graduate 12% . . . . . . . . . . . . . dual enrolled high school

Enrollment diversity:3% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Multi-Ethnic6% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hispanic /Latino11%. . . . . . . . . . . . . Non-Resident International 7% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asian12% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Black/African-American60% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .White

Where students come from:50 states and 79 countries

Number of online students:912 (Fall 2014)

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The Legends at Village West boasts 1.1 million square feet of retail space and is home to more than 100 shops and restaurants. This northern shopping mecca is also located by the Kansas Speedway, Children’s Mercy Park and Community America Ballpark.

The Kansas Speedway hosts major league racing events like NASCAR’s Sprint and Nationwide series. Sporting Park is home to the MLS’s Sporting KC, while Community America Ballpark is home to the Kansas City T-Bones.

Located within a short walk from the Volker Campus, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art includes works of art from some of the great masters. The lawn of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art resembles a badminton court with 18-ft.-tall sculptures, titled “Shuttlecocks.”

The Country Club Plaza offers 14 blocks of shopping amid beautiful Spanish architecture, fountains and statues.

More than 80 miles of lights outline every building, dome and tower on the Country Club Plaza each holiday season. The Plaza is within a short walking distance from the Volker Campus.

Kansas City is known as the City of Fountains with more than 200 fountains on the Plaza and in downtown KC.

Although Kansas City’s reputation outside the Midwest may be that of an agricultural cowtown, its residents know the truth. UMKC is in the middle of it all, with history, culture and entertainment options on all sides and within just a short walk or drive.

Here’s just a few of the options that students at UMKC have at their disposal.

Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs, seats more than 79,000 on game day.

The Kansas City Royals play in Kauffman Stadium, which just wrapped up a $250 million renovation. Kauffman Stadium’s unique features include a 322-foot-wide water spectacular. The water spectacular is the largest privately funded fountain in the world. Both teams play at the Truman Sports Complex.

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LEGENDS

CHILDREN’S MERCY PARK

COUNTRY CLUB PLAZA

NELSON-ATKINS MUSEUM OF ART

NEGRO LEAGUE MUSEUM

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Municipal Auditorium has hosted more NCAA Tournament games and more Final Fours than any other venue in the country. The UMKC men’s basketball team plays the majority of its games at this historical venue.

The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum chronicles the history and heroes of the Negro Leagues from their founding after the Civil War to their demise in the 1960s. The first professional Negro Leagues were founded in Kansas City in 1920, just two blocks from the museum.

The $850 million Power & Light District is the largest new development project in the Midwest. Just steps from the Convention Center and a short drive from the Volker Campus, the Power & Light District features eight blocks of dining, nightlife and entertainment venues.

Located next to the Power & Light District, the Sprint Center opened in downtown Kansas City in October 2007. The Sprint Center is a state-of-the-art, 18,500-seat arena offering marquee concerts and sporting events.

Located in the Sprint Center, the College Basketball Experience celebrates college basketball by placing visitors in electrifying, game-like situations. Home to the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame as well, UMKC had the honor of opening the CBE and held its first practice of the 2007-08 season.

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FACTSAfter completing its 51st year of intercollegiate competition, the Western Athletic Conference continues to evolve and feature some of the nation’s best programs. One thing that remains unchanged is the persistent nature of the schools in the WAC to advance their pro-grams to contend at the top levels of the NCAA.

The WAC provides its student-athletes the chance to travel to scenic destinations and gain exposure in some of the nation’s most diverse markets and largest metropolitan cities. In addition, the WAC’s student-athletes work to achieve the highest levels of success with the academic support of their respective institutions.

The WAC has experienced tremendous success over the years. In men’s basketball, the WAC has sent at least two teams to the NCAA Tournament in 24 of the past 29 seasons. In baseball, the WAC has boasted two national champions since 2003. In women’s basketball, the conference has had at least two teams qualify for the NCAA Tournament 10 times in 22 seasons, with a record five teams in 1998. The WAC also sent teams to three BCS football bowl games since 2006.

In 2013-14, the WAC will create a new digital network to give fans streaming internet access to many of its regular season games and postseason championships including volleyball, soccer, swimming and diving, basketball, softball and baseball.

The WAC is the sixth oldest among the nation’s 11 Division I-A conferences. Its history traces back to July 27, 1962, when the original six-team league of Arizona, Arizona State, Brigham Young, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming began competition.

The first championship was held in November 1962, when Arizona won the men’s cross country title and New Mexico followed with the first WAC football title. Arizona finished second in the NCAA College World Series and, less than three years later, Arizona State claimed the league’s first NCAA title when the Sun Devils won the College World Series trophy. Fresno State was the last WAC school to earn an NCAA team title when it won the College World Series in 2008.

Since 1962, several changes have occurred. UTEP and Colorado State became members in September 1967, while Arizona and Arizona State withdrew on June 30, 1978. The WAC then added San Diego State (1978), Hawai‘i (1979) and Air Force (1980). Before 1990, the WAC sponsored championships only in men’s sports. However, a merger with the High Country Athletic Conference formed a single conference under one administrative structure, and the 1990-91 athletic year was the first in which both men and women competed under the WAC name. Fresno State was added in 1992, and then in 1996, the women’s programs from Air Force and Hawai‘i along with six new schools (UNLV, Rice, San Jose State, SMU, TCU and Tulsa) came into the WAC. Air Force, Brigham Young, Colorado State, UNLV, New Mexico, San Diego State, Utah and Wyoming withdrew on June 30, 1999. Nevada (2000), Boise State (2001) and Louisiana Tech (2001) were added while TCU withdrew following the 2000-01 season. In 2005, Idaho, New Mexico State and Utah State joined the WAC after Rice, SMU, UTEP and Tulsa withdrew. Boise State withdrew prior to the 2011-12 season. In 2012, the WAC added Denver, Seattle U, UT Arlington, UTSA and Texas State. The current membership began on July 1, 2013 when the WAC added Bakersfield, Chicago State, Grand Canyon, Kansas City, UTPA and Utah Valley to join Idaho, New Mexico State and Seattle U. The new institutions replace withdrawing members, Denver, Louisiana Tech, San Jose State, Utah State, UT Arlington, UTSA and Texas State.

The WAC has had just six commissioners in its history. Paul Brechler was named the first leader of the conference and held the position from 1962-1968. He was followed by Wiles Hallock (1968-71), Stan Bates (1971-80), Dr. Joe Kearney (1980-94), Karl Benson (1994-2012) and current commissioner Jeff Hurd (2012-present).

Presently, the WAC crowns team and individual champions in 19 sports – nine men’s and 10 women’s. For the men, there are champion-ships in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, indoor track and field and outdoor track and field. Championships for women are held in basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field and volleyball.

The WAC office has been located in the Denver area since the conference’s inception with the exception of a two-year stay in Phoenix from 1964-66.

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A decade on the move...July 1, 2005 - Idaho, New Mexico State and Utah State become official members of the WAC.

November 24, 2005 - The WAC streams its first sporting event (the opening match of the volleyball tournament) via the internet using WAC.TV.

September 3, 2008 - The WAC announces a contract extension with ESPN that guarantees more than 300 regular-season and 45 championship events will be aired on the ESPN networks through the spring of 2017.

August 27, 2010 - The WAC and Learfield Sports announce the creation of the WAC Sports Network to enhance the coverage of football and basketball in the WAC’s media markets.

July 1, 2012 – Denver, Seattle, UT Arlington, UTSA and Texas State become official members of the WAC.

October 9, 2012 - The WAC Board of Directors extend invitations for membership to CSU Bakersfield and Utah Valley, effective July 1, 2013.

November 27, 2012 - The WAC Board of Directors extend an invitation for membership to Grand Canyon, effective July 1, 2013.

December 5, 2012 – Chicago State becomes a member of the WAC, effective July 1, 2013.

December 19, 2012 – Texas-Pan American accepts an invitation to become the eighth member of the conference for the 2013-14 season.

January 9, 2013 – The WAC reinstates men’s soccer.

February 7, 2013 – The University of Missouri-Kansas City accepted an invitation for membership to join the conference effective July 1, 2013.

June 11, 2013 – Jeff Hurd is named the sixth commissioner in league history.

June 11, 2013 – WAC Board of Directors determined that the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments will return to Las Vegas and the Orleans Arena March 12-15, 2014. The Board also committed to the development of a strategic plan to facilitate conference growth that includes both a digital network and a new marketing/branding campaign.

July 1, 2013 – CSU Bakersfield, Chicago State, Grand Canyon, UMKC, UT-Pan American and Utah Valley become official members of the WAC.


When choosing a mascot, the discussion usually starts with three main categories - predatory animals, historical or regional figures, or humans that represent power and strength - and ends with a collection of the usual suspects. Thanks to Walt Disney, The Kansas City Star and the Kansas City Zoo, UMKC has a very unique mascot, but how exactly does the Kangaroo fit? As it turns out, quite well.

In 1936, the issue of a mascot was first brought up by the editors of The University - the campus newspaper for Kansas City University. Although there were no organized intercollegiate athletics teams at the time, the newspaper staff felt that KCU’s debate team - and more importantly the school itself - deserved a unique identity. During that same year, the Kansas City Zoo purchased a pair of baby Kangaroos, and The Kansas City Star lit the fire with an article titled “Kangaroo May Go To KCU ... Student Editors Believe University Should Have A Symbol.”

Others on campus were not as enthusiastic. The editors of The Crataegus - the University’s yearbook - thought that a Kangaroo was not an appropriate symbol for KCU. A proposed feature page in the 1936-37 yearbook for the Kangaroo emblem was deleted, sparking a tremendous amount of debate.

As the debate wore on, interest from the campus community began to wane. It looked as if KCU would not adopt a mascot after all. But in 1937, two events would combine to indelibly link the Kangaroo with the University and give the mascot a name.

During the student government elections in the spring semester, the CO-OP Party adopted the Kangaroo as its official mascot, naming him Kasey. With a landslide victory in April behind the slogan “Kasey fits KC”, the first part of the foundation was laid. During the same month the first issue of KCU’s humor magazine - The Kangaroo - was published, with a kangaroo gracing the cover. Six months later, a kangaroo made another appearance on the cover of The Kangaroo, and although it wasn’t a solo appearance, it put a quick end to the debate over whether a kangaroo was an appropriate mascot for KCU.

Missouri native and famed cartoonist Walt Disney provided the artwork for the cover illustration, which featured Mickey Mouse shaking hands with Kasey Kangaroo. In a matter of a few years, The Kangaroo thrived while The Crataegus floundered, with the latter eventually folding. The Kangaroo became the University’s yearbook and the Kangaroo became the official mascot of Kansas City University.

Kasey has undergone several changes over the years, with the most recent metamorphosis led by former UMKC Director of Athletics Tim Hall. With the help of local advertising agency Bernstein-Rein, UMKC developed a set of new athletics marks in the spring of 2008. After a community vote, the new Kangaroo logo was unveiled in May. With its aggressive snarl, the new Kangaroo capitalizes on UMKC’s mission to be an outstanding urban university while keeping mindful of the traditions established in 1937.

EVOLUTION OF THE KANGAROO

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The first incarnation of Kasey Kangaroo was inked by Marceline, Mo., native Walt Disney, and featured the KCU mascot alongside a somewhat more famous rodent.

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