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Centennial Conference Athletics

Gettysburg College Bullets

 

Head Coach Mike Kirkpatrick
Kirkpatrick (Pitt-Johnstown '76) is entering his 25th season at the helm of Gettysburg’s women’s basketball program in 2013-14. The school’s all-time winningest coach, Kirkpatrick boasts a record of 347-252 (.579). Kirkpatrick is coming off one of his best seasons at the helm of women’s basketball program. The Bullets posted a record of 21-7 overall and a 16-4 mark in the Centennial Conference. After securing the rights to host the conference tournament for the first time in program history, Gettysburg won its first Centennial championship and qualified for the NCAA Division III Tournament for the third time under Kirkpatrick. Kirkpatrick was named the CC Coach of the Year for the second time with three of his players claiming all-conference recognition. Kirkpatrick has guided the Bullets to at least 15 wins in six of the last eight seasons, including a school-record 24 in 2009-10. He was named CC Coach of the Year for the first time in 2009-10 following the team’s 17-3 finish in conference play./ Coaching Staff 

 

Preview

Starters Returning (4)
Alyssa Isler, Sr, 5-5, G, 9.6 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 30 threes (pictured)
Caroline Murphy, Sr., 6-1, F, 13.1 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 85.4 FT%, 42 blocks
Jessica Porter, Soph., 5-11, F, 12.2 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 42 blocks
Rianna Doane, Sr., 5-5, G, 3.5 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 60 steals

Key Returnees
Emily Duggan, Soph, 5-11, F, 3.2 ppg, 4.6 rpg
Cori Younghans, Sr., 5-6, G, 5.1 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 60 assists
Katie Earley, Sr., 5-6, G, 3.2 ppg

Top Newcomers
 Samie Abernethy, Fr., 6-0, F, Urbana (Md.)
Sara Graham, Fr., 6-0, F, Hill School (Pa.)
Olivia Braswell, Fr., 6-1, F, Manheim Township (Pa.)

2014 Outlook

A dozen players, including seven with starting experience, are back in the fold for the defending champion Bullets. Murphy was named first-team All-Conference last season and is a dominating figure in the post. Porter was named Centennial Rookie of the Year and provides a good complement to Murphy. Isler and Doane are a veteran presence in the backcourt, while Younghans and Earley add senior leadership. Duggan comes off the bench for quality minutes up front. Gettysburg is the team to beat in the Conference this winter.