| Head Coach |
Jennifer Britz (South Dakota '00; 6th year, 24-99 overall) |
| Assistant Coaches |
Melissa Lee (Augsburg '04; 5th year)
Chuck Anderson (Minnesota State-Moorhead '72; 3rd year)
Christopher Buerman - Volunteer Assistant Coach (1st year)
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| 2008-09 |
5-20 overall, 3-19 MIAC (11th/12) |
| Starters Returning/Lost |
3/2 |
| Letterwinners Returning/Lost |
4/7 |
| Key Returners |
Shannon Renne (JR, G, 5-8), Academic All-MIAC, played in all 25 games for Augsburg last season, averaged 9.6 points and 2.9 rebounds per-game, led the Auggies in three-point field goals made (44) and was second in assists (48).
Serenae Levine (SO, G, 5-6), MIAC All-First-Year Team, All-MIAC honorable mention, started all 25 games, averaged 10.5 points and 6.6 rebounds per-game, ranked second in the MIAC in assists per-game (4.56) and minutes played (33.32).
Lexi Thompson (SO, G, 5-6), played in all 25 games, averaged 4.9 points and 3.4 rebounds per-game, third on the team in steals (35).
Ashley Erickson (SO, F, 5-7), played in 25 games, averaged 1.8 points and 1.6 rebounds per-game.
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| Key Newcomers |
Brittany Deshaw (FY, F, 6-0), played basketball at Eagan HS for four years, played on MNNG Heat for two years with a second place finish at nationals.
Tracee Schrank (FY, G, 5-6), participated in basketball for four years at Reedsburg Area HS, four-time all-conference, All-Area and All-State twice.
Megan Hambleton (JR, G, 5-5), played two years of basketball and one year of volleyball for Anoka-Ramsey Community College, averaged 7.8 points per-game and 1.5 steals per game during 2008-09 basketball season.
Kylee Persing (FY, F/P, 5-10), member of the Auggie softball team in 2009, participated in softball, basketball, and volleyball at Mound-Westonka High School, softball all-section, team captain in both softball and basketball, three-year letterwinner in softball and basketball.
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| Key Losses |
Christa Suedbeck (SR, C, 6-2), All-MIAC Honorable Mention, played in all 25 games, averaged 9.7 points and 8.6 rebounds per-game, led team in blocked shots (51), third in the MIAC in rebounding, first in offensive rebounds (3.42), third in blocked shots per-game (2.13).
Michelle Richter (SR, G, 5-8), started all 25 games, averaged 8.4 points and 6.2 rebounds per-game, led team in steals (57), fourth in the MIAC in steals per-game (2.28) and minutes played (32.36).
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MINNEAPOLIS -- A young, up-and-coming team, the Augsburg College women's basketball team will be looking to improve on its 5-20 overall finish (3-19 Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) from a season ago. This year, with the addition of 13 new faces, the Auggies are excited about their possibilities.
"The coaching staff is looking forward to seeing a general progression with such a young team," stated head coach Jennifer Britz. "Consistency and progression will be two big keys for us this season."
Look for the Auggies to be most experienced at the guard position in 2009-10.
Shannon Renne (JR, Nicollet, Minn.) returns to the Augsburg lineup as the team's leading three-point shooter. Renne averaged 28.1 minutes per-game last season and was ranked fifth in the MIAC in three-pointers made per-game (1.76).
Serenae Levine (SO, Eden Prairie, Minn./Eden Prairie HS) returns for the Auggies at the point guard position after being named to the MIAC All-First Year team a year ago. Levine played 33.3 minutes per-game for Augsburg, while leading the team in scoring (10.5 ppg), assists (114) and defensive rebounds (142).
Also returning for the Auggies will be the duo of
Lexi Thompson (SO, St. Michael, Minn./St. Michael-Albertville HS) and
Ashley Erickson (SO, Bemidji, Minn.). Thompson averaged 25.8 minutes per-game as a guard, posting 4.9 points and 3.4 rebounds per-game in her Auggie debut season. Erickson played just under 15 minutes per-game last season and will look to capitalize on that experience as the new season gets under way.
Despite the loss of All-MIAC honorable mention performer
Christa Suedbeck to graduation, the Auggies will be bringing in newcomers
Brittany Dyshaw (FY, Eagan, Minn.) and
Kylee Persing (FY, Mound, Minn./Mound-Westonka HS) to fill roles at the forward/post positions.
Look for Augsburg to be a defense-minded team this season, with an up-tempo style of offense as they attempt to make it to the MIAC playoffs. "This season will truly be a whole group effort," commented Britz. "We will be looking to get contributions from a large number of players this year."
The Auggies will open their season officially with a conference game against Hamline on Dec. 2. Over the holiday break, Britz and the Auggies will head to Iowa to play two games at the Wartburg College Tournament.
