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PARK UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS ARCHIVED NEWS
WINTER 2003-2004

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PARK UNIVERSITY MEN'S BASKETBALL

Thursday, April 8, 2004
Men's Basketball News
DAMIEN STANLEY HONORED AS NAIA ALL-AMERICA SCHOLAR-ATHLETE
OLATHE, KAN--Junior forward Damien Stanley was selected as an NAIA All-America Scholar-Athlete.  Stanley averaged 9.7 points per game and 4.8 rebounds per game in 17 contests for the Pirates this season.  He is studying Computer-Based Information Systems.  | 2003-2004 HONORS AND AWARDS | 

Wednesday, March 17, 2004
Men's Basketball News
SIX PIRATES HONORED BY NAIA INDEPENDENT REGION FOLLOWING TOURNAMENT
BECKLEY, W.V.--Six players on the 2003-2004 Park University men's basketball team were honored following the Men's Division I NAIA Independent Region Tournament in Beckley, W.V. Tuesday night.  Junior guard Chuck Reed and freshman guard Ryan Meissner were honored as All-Independent Region Second Team Selections.  Reed averaged 11.5 ppg and 2.8 rpg this season.  Meissner, the only freshman honored with a team placement, averaged 8.6 ppg this year.  Senior forward Dan Durrer was chosen as All-Independent Region Honorable Mention.  Durrer was joined by junior guard Damien Stanley, sophomore guard Paris Katsimpas, and senior forward Alex Santos on the Independent Region All-Academic Team.

Monday, March 15, 2004
Men's Basketball Results
BRESCIA TURNS AWAY PIRATES, 65-62; CAPS PARK'S SEASON
BECKLEY, W.V.--For the second time in eight days and the third time in the 03-04 season, the Brescia University Bearcats edged Park University (10-20); on Monday, however, the 65-62 win for Brescia meant the end of the Pirates' season and their exit from the NAIA Men's Division I Independent Regional Tournament in Beckley, W.V.  Senior Dan Durrer led Park with 16 points and five rebounds.  Damien Stanley added 15 points for the Pirates.  Brescia was led by Demontae Foots (16 points),  J.T. Riddle (15 points) and Wes Johnson (13 points). 

Sunday, March 7, 2004
Men's Basketball Results
PARK FINISHES THIRD IN INDEPENDENT REGION, WILL FACE BRESCIA ONCE AGAIN
OWENSBORO, KY.--Park University (10-19) ended the regular season Sunday with a 59-54 road loss to the Brescia University Bearcats (23-8).  The Pirates held within five points--30-25--in the first half, and the Bearcats held them at that margin as the teams played evenly through the second half.  Freshman Ryan Meissner led Park with 11 points.  Chuck Reed and Dan Durrer each had 9 points.
     Park enters the NAIA Men's Division I Independent Tournament as the #3 seed; the Pirates will face John Reilly's #2-seeded Brescia squad for the third time this season in the first round of the tournament in Beckley, W.V., at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 15.  The winner will advance to play the winner of the #1 Mountain State (W.V.)-#4 Transylvania (Ky.).  The Independent Region championship will tip off at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16, with the winner securing an automatic bid to the NAIA Men's Division I National Championship Tournament in Kansas City, March 24-30.  | BOX SCORE |

Saturday, February 28, 2004
Men's Basketball Results
MOUNTAIN STATE LEANS ON 16-POINT RUN, 58% SHOOTING IN THE SECOND HALF TO GET BY FIRED-UP PIRATES
PARKVILLE, MO--Park University (10-18) held the top team in the nation in check for the first twenty minutes, heading into the locker room against #1 Mountain State University (30-1) with a 44-41 lead at halftime.  Just after the half, the Cougars responded with a 16-point run; from being down 46-43, Bob Bolen's squad found themselves up 59-46.  The thirteen point spread matched the margin at the end of the game as Mountain State won, 88-75.  Park closed to within six points twice in the second half, but the Cougars stayed alive on the offensive end by connecting on 58.1-percent (18-of-31) of their field goal attempts in the final twenty minutes.
     Senior Bill Winston led Park with 15 points.  Dan Durrer and Chip Weber each had 12 points for Park.  Weber added nine assists. 
     For Mountain State University, Zach Moss pounded in 30 points ; Zane Gilliard had 22 points, which included 6-of-13 from beyond the arc.  Point guard Adrian Jackson had 10 assists in the game.
     Park travels to Owensboro, Ky., next weekend for their regular season finale against Brescia University.  | BOX SCORE |

Thursday, February 26, 2004
Men's Basketball News
SATURDAY'S SENIOR DAY FEATURES RAFFLE, #1 MOUNTAIN STATE
PARKVILLE, MO--Park University (10-17) will host the top team in NAIA men's division I basketball, the Mountain State University Cougars (28-1), in Saturday's Senior Day event.  Tip-off is set for 2:00 p.m.; a brief ceremony recognizing the five seniors in the program will take place approximately ten minutes before tip-off. 
     The Park University Student Athletic Training Association has partnered with the Alumni Association to sponsor a raffle at the event.  Tickets will cost $1.00 at the door for three shot opportunities.  Winners will be eligible for a variety of prizes including shirts and dinner coupons.

Thursday, February 19, 2004
Men's Basketball Results
HAWKS FLY BY PIRATES, GLIDE TO 67-47 WIN IN PARKVILLE
PARKVILLE, MO--Park University (10-17) surged to an early lead at 11-5, but the Rockhurst University Hawks (14-11) out-muscled the Pirates, gradually taking over the game for the 67-47 win.  The Hawks led Park by eight (33-25) at halftime.
     Mike Day led all players with 18 points for Rockhurst; forward Viven Fongue chipped in 13 points for the Hawks.  For Park, Dan Durrer and Corey Gupton each put up 12 points.  The pair of post players also combined for 17 rebounds.  Park hosts #1 Mountain State University (26-1) in their next game on Saturday, February 28 at 2:00 p.m.  The event will celebrate Senior Day for five student-athletes in the program. | BOX SCORE |

Saturday, February 14, 2004
Men's Basketball Results
PARK ICES PHILANDER SMITH COLLEGE, 97-68
PARKVILLE, MO--Park University (10-15) shot 56.3% from the floor Saturday afternoon on the way to a 97-68 win against the Philander Smith College Panthers.  The Pirates were ahead 42-34 at halftime.  Damien Stanley notched a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.  Dan Durrer led Park with 21 points.  Chuck Reed (10 points), Derek Stanley (14 points), Chip Weber (13 points) and Ryan Meissner (11 points) all scored in double-figures for the Pirates who travel to Wichita on Tuesday, February 17, for a 7:00 p.m. tip-off against the Newman University Jets. | BOX SCORE |

Tuesday, February 3, 2004
Men's Basketball Results
PIRATES FALL TO BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY, 73-66
BELLEVUE, NEB--The Bellevue University Bruins (19-5) defeated Park University (8-15) for the second time this season, closing out the Pirates, 73-66, in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday evening.  Park kept the contest close, briefly claiming a two-point lead in the second half, before Bellevue pulled away for the seven-point win.
     James Mills led all players with 20 points for Bellevue.  Chuck Reed had 17 points for Park.  Damien Stanley scored 15 points and eight rebounds.  Park travels to Little Rock, Ark., to face Philander Smith College on Saturday  afternoon at 1:00 p.m. | BOX SCORE |

Thursday, January 29, 2004
Men's Basketball Results
STANLEY BROTHERS COMBINE FOR 27 POINTS AS PIRATES NICK AVILA, 65-64
KANSAS CITY, MO--Derek (17 points, 9 rebounds) and Damien Stanley (10 points, 8 rebounds) teamed up for 27 points and 17 rebounds in Thursday's 65-64 win against the Avila College Eagles.  It was the Pirates' (8-14) second road win in two games.  Ryan Meissner had 13 points for Park; junior guard Chuck Reed scored 11 points while delivering a game-high six assists.  Park returns to action at Bellevue University on Tuesday, February 3, at 7:00 p.m. | BOX SCORE | 

Tuesday, January 27, 2004
Men's Basketball Results
PARK USES THREE OTS TO SEAL FIRST ROAD WIN
POINT LOOKOUT, MO--Park University (7-14) needed three overtimes to seal their first road win of the season--a 91-88 victory against the College of the Ozarks Bobcats (7-12) in Point Lookout, Mo., Tuesday night.  Park battled back from an eleven-point halftime deficit to tie the game at 79-79 at the end of regulation.  Chuck Reed (32 points) and Ryan Meissner (23 points) carried the bulk of the scoring load for Park, while Ozarks kept it close with free throws, outscoring Park 32-7 at the line. 
     Heath Sitton scored 23 points for the Bobcats; Brandon Argo added 20 points.  Park returns to action on Thursday evening at Avila College.  Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. | STATS |

Thursday, January 22, 2004
Men's Basketball Results
COLD SHOOTING BRINGS PARK TO 0-7 ON THE ROAD
KANSAS CITY, MO--Park University (6-14) dropped its seventh road contest of the season Thursday evening, falling 68-55 to the Rockhurst University Hawks (8-10).  The Pirates shot 18-of-49 (36.7%) for the game.  Chuck Reed and Derek Stanley each scored 12 points to lead the team. | BOX SCORE |

Monday, January 19, 2004
Men's Basketball Results
CRIMSON STORM STAYS UNDEFEATED IN NON-CONFERENCE, CLIPS PIRATES, 78-76
PARKVILLE, MO--Southern Nazarene University (16-3) improved to 14-0 in non-conference games this season, dicing past Park University (6-13) narrowly, 78-76, on Monday night.  Park trailed by fewer than ten points the entire contest and were down just 40-37 at the half.  In their late push during the final three minutes of the game, Park outscored SNU, 12-8, closing to within one point with two seconds remaining.  The Crimson Storm connected on 6-of-10 free throws in the final minutes to seal the win.
     SNU's Manual Narvaez led all players with 25 points and 12 rebounds.  Guard Batiste Haywood had 20 points for the Crimson Storm.  Park's Damien Stanley scored 19 points to lead the Pirates.  Chuck Reed had 17 points; Joe Macklin had 13 points.  Both Stanley and Macklin hit three-pointers in the closing minutes.  Park travels to Rockhurst University on Thursday, January 22, for a 7:00 p.m. game against the Hawks. | BOX SCORE |

Saturday, January 17, 2004
Men's Basketball Results
#25 BEARCATS HANG ON AGAINST UPSET-MINDED PIRATES
LEBANON, ILL--Sophomore forward Thomas Holmes scored 12 points to lead the Pirates (6-12) in Saturday's 61-56 road loss against the #25 McKendree College Bearcats (12-5).  The Pirates scrapped through a 36.4% team shooting effort; Park was just 4-of-9 from the free throw line.  Brad Fischer had 14 points to lead the Bearcats.  Mike Strobbe added 12 points.
     Joe Macklin, Derek Stanley and Alex Santos each put up eight points for Park.  The Pirates host Southern Nazarene University on Monday night at 7:00 p.m. | BOX SCORE |

Tuesday, January 13, 2004
Men's Basketball Results
HOLMES LIFTS PIRATES AT GAME'S END AS PARK BEATS NEWMAN, 78-67
PARKVILLE, MO--With more than a little help from sophomore forward Thomas Holmes in the closing minutes, Park University (6-11) sealed Tuesday night's 78-67 win against the visiting Newman University Jets (6-6).  Park built a 17-point lead in the second half, going up 67-50 with five minutes left.  A two-minute stretch without a field goal by the Pirates allowed Newman to scrap within 11 points before Holmes' baseline dunk with 2:25 remaining that put Park up by 14 points.  Holmes scored six of Park's seven points in the final three minutes.
     The Pirates evened their home record for the season to 5-5 with the win.  Corey Gupton led Park with 16 points and seven rebounds.  Damien Stanley (14 points), Ryan Meissner (13 points) and Chuck Reed (10 points) scored in double-figures for the Pirates. 
     Newman's Jordan McGreevy had 29 points; Tyrone Payne added 10 points.  Park travels to Lebanon, Ill., on Saturday, January 17, for a 7:00 p.m. contest against #25 McKendree College. | BOX SCORE |

Saturday, January 10, 2004
Men's Basketball Results
TOP-RANKED COUGARS OUTDISTANCE PARK, 84-57
BECKLEY, W.V.--Mountain State University (18-0) remained undefeated with Saturday's 84-57 home win over Park University (5-11).  The loss pushed Park to 0-5 this season on the road.  Led by guards Chuck Reed and Ryan Meissner, each with 14 points, the Pirates closed within ten points mid-way through the second half.  Mountain State's Zane Gilliard led all scorers with 23 points; Zach Moss posted a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds.  Park hosts Newman University (6-5) at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. | BOX SCORE |

Thursday, January 8, 2004
Men's Basketball Results
PARK SCRAMBLES TO BIG-MARGIN WIN OVER UNION COLLEGE (NEB.), 108-62
PARKVILLE, MO--No leads were exchanged Thursday night between Claude English's Park University squad (5-10) and the visiting Union College (Neb.) Warriors (4-5).  The Pirates cruised to the 108-62 victory after blasting out of the gates with a 22-2 lead early in the game.  Union managed to close within 17 points at 49-32 by halftime.  Ten players scored in the first half for the Pirates who enjoyed their fourth home win this season. 
     Chuck Reed led all players with 23 points.  He was 9-of-13 from the floor and 5-of-9 from three point land; not unlike his team's overall shooting performance of a season-best 42-of-71 (59.2%). Damien Stanley finished with 17 points; Ryan Meissner (15 points) and Corey Gupton (12 points) also scored in double-figures for the Pirates.  Point guard Joe Macklin had 11 assists.
     For Union College (Neb.), Carlos Mott led the way with 19 points and seven rebounds.  Brit Sigh added 17 points. Park University travels to Beckley, W.V., on Saturday, to face #1 Mountain State University at 7:30 p.m. | BOX SCORE | PHOTOS |

Friday, January 2, 2004
Men's Basketball Results
#7 CARDINALS TAKE OUT PARK, RUN WIN STREAK TO THIRTEEN
PARKVILLE, MO--Park University (4-10) sparked to an early lead in Friday's battle for Northland bragging rights, but the #7 William Jewell College Cardinals (13-2) had the final word, after senior Pierre Jallow's free throw put them up 9-8 at the 14:24 mark in the first half.  William Jewell led for the rest of the game to defeat Park, 81-64, and complete a rare head-to-head sweep for the season versus Park.  It was the first on-campus home loss to the Cardinals for 12th year head coach Claude English; in English' tenure, Larry Holley's squad defeated Park twice previously at neutral sites considered home games for Park.  William Jewell leads the series 10-6 over the last twelve years.
     Jewell's Clint Underwood led all players with 15 points; Ronald Robinson muscled in 14 points on 7-of-8 shooting from the floor.  For Park, Dan Durrer (12 points), Chuck Reed (12 points) and Alex Santos (10 points) scored in double-figures.  Park hosts Union College (Neb.) on Thursday, January 8, at 7:00 p.m. | BOX SCORE |

Wednesday, December 31, 2003
Men's Basketball Results
BRESCIA WITHSTANDS PIRATE RALLY FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE WIN
PARKVILLE, MO--Park University (4-9) rallied back from a 38-26 halftime deficit to close within one point of the Brescia University Bearcats (5-4) at the 9:12 mark of the second half in Wednesday's New Year's Eve showdown between the two NAIA Division I Independents.  Three consecutive inbounding turnovers by the Bearcats fueled Park's resurgence and left Brescia coach John Reilly with just one time out remaining.  After closing to within one at 48-47, the Pirates were stuck on 47 for the next three minutes; Brescia restored a seven point lead at 54-47.
     The Bearcats outrebounded Park, 38-24.
     Demontae Foots led all players with 20 points. Mike Betts (14 points) and J.T. Riddle (11 points) also scored in double-figures for Brescia.   Park senior Dan Durrer had 10 points to lead his team.  The Pirates host William Jewell College (12-2) on Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. | BOX SCORE |

Saturday, December 6, 2003
Men's Basketball Results
EAGLES SETTLE SCORE WITH PIRATES, EVEN SEASON SERIES
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA--Less than two weeks after Park University (4-8) notched its first win of the season against then-undefeated Oklahoma Christian (9-1), the Eagles evened the score, dousing Park's three-game win streak with a 90-50 loss on Saturday afternoon.  It was the most lopsided defeat of the season for the Pirates who will resume play on December 31 at home against Brescia University at 2:00 p.m.
     Oklahoma Christian's Jared Merrill led all players with 34 points; his team was up 44-24 at halftime.  For Park, senior Bill Winston had nine points. | BOX SCORE |      

Thursday, December 4, 2003
Men's Basketball Results
PIRATES TARNISH #7 GOLDEN EAGLES WITH IMPROVED CHEMISTRY
PARKVILLE, MO--After weeks of jostling lineups due to injuries, eleventh-year head coach Claude English formulated a combination good enough to defeat #7 John Brown University (9-1), 73-56.  Park's matchups were favorable in the first half as they built a 14-point lead and throughout the second half when the Pirates surged ahead by as many as 21 points, leading by their biggest margin, 53-32, at the 12:57 mark.   It was Park's third win in a row. 
     Down 11-9 five minutes into the contest, the Pirates put together an 11-2 run, made up of three-point baskets by Chip Weber (2) and Bill Winston and a putback by sophomore Thomas Holmes.  Park stayed in front of the Golden Eagles for the rest of the night.
     Winston finished with 21 points to lead all players; Weber contributed 17 points, including 5-of-8 from beyond the arc.  Senior Russell Adell dished off four assists; freshman Ryan Meissner claimed eight rebounds.
     For the Golden Eagles, Rejavick de Gracia pounded in 10 points. Park will face Oklahoma Christian University in Oklahoma City at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. | BOX SCORE |    

Monday, December 1, 2003
Men's Basketball Results
MUSTANGS CHASE, PARK HOLDS LEAD IN 85-76 HOME WIN
PARKVILLE, MO--Park University (3-7) grabbed hold of an early lead and never looked back Monday night, outdistancing the Morningside College Mustangs (3-4), 85-76, in Parkville.  After taking an 11-9 lead on a Chip Weber field goal at the 15:48 mark in the first half, the Pirates stayed ahead, carrying nine point advantage into the locker room at halftime.  Weber led all players with 29 points; he was 5-of-11 from beyond the three-point line.  In the second half, Morningside crept within four points; Park never led by more than 11 points.  The Pirates kept an edge on the glass, outrebounding Morningside, 36-28.
     Freshman Ryan Meissner posted 20 points for Park.  Corey Gupton recorded his first career double-double at Park, putting up 15 points and 10 rebounds.  Morningside's Brad Schmit led his team with 19 points.  Seth Thomas (17 points) and Eddie Ceaser (13 points) also scored in double figures for the Mustangs.
     Park hosts John Brown University (Ark.) at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening. | BOX SCORE |

Saturday, November 29, 2003
Men's Basketball Results
REBOUNDING EDGE OVER SOUTHWEST BAPTIST YIELDS FAVORABLE RESULT FOR PARK, 66-61
KANSAS CITY, MO--Park University (2-7) worked for its second win of the 2003 season Saturday afternoon, using a blue-collar work ethic to win the battle of the boards against the Southwest Baptist Bearcats (2-3) in the Rockhurst University Tournament.  Led by sophomore Thomas Holmes with nine caroms, Park outrebounded Southwest Baptist 41-28; the Pirates won the contest 66-61.  Southwest Baptist, an NCAA Division II program from Bolivar, Mo., led by four at intermission.
     Senior Bill Winston, a guard from Kansas City, Mo., scored a team high 16 points for Park.  Corey Gupton chipped in 10 points.  For the Bearcats, guard David Coutchie put in 29 points, including 7-of-9 three-point attempts.  Park hosts Morningside College (Iowa) on Monday night at 7:00 p.m. | BOX SCORE |

Friday, November 28, 2003
Men's Basketball Results
#16 NORTHWEST MO. BEARCATS ROAR PAST PIRATES, 83-60 AT ROCK U. CLASSIC
KANSAS CITY, MO--Kevin Parker and Austin Meyer each scored 21 points to lead #16 Northwest Missouri State (4-0) past Park University (1-7), 83-60, at the Rockhurst University Classic Friday afternoon.  The Bearcats took the lead at 5-4 just three minutes into the contest and didn't look back, growing the margin to 42-21 by halftime. 
     Chip Weber had 11 points to lead the Pirates who face Southwest Baptist University on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in the Mason-Halpin Fieldhouse on Rockhurst's campus.  Bill Winston added 10 points for Park. | BOX SCORE |

Monday, November 24, 2003
Men's Basketball Results
NEW-LOOK PIRATES STIFLE OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN, BREAK STREAKS, 78-63
PARKVILLE, MO--Absent four injured starters, Park University (1-6) fashioned a new chemistry and a new result Monday night as the Pirates defeated Oklahoma Christian University (7-1), 78-63.  It was the first win of the 2003 season for Park; the first loss for OCU.  Park established a 42-28 advantage by halftime, then held it despite 20 points each from Eagles Brady Page and Jarred Merrill. 
     Park freshman Ryan Meissner tallied 25 points, eight rebounds and four steals; Corey Gupton had 14 points and nine rebounds.  Senior Bill Winston (16 points, five rebounds) and Chip Weber (10 points) also scored double-figures for the Pirates who outrebounded Oklahoma Christian 40-21.  | BOX SCORE |

Saturday, November 22, 2003
Men's Basketball Results
CRIMSON STORM RAINS ON PARK'S TRIP TO BETHANY, OKLA., 78-63
BETHANY, OKLA.--Southern Nazarene's Mouhamado Diallo (26 points, 7 rebounds) and Baptiste Haywood (21 points, 3 steals) led the Crimson Storm (6-0) over Park University (0-6) on Saturday evening, 78-63.  Chip Weber (15 points) and William Winston (12 points) were Park's scoring leaders.  Corey Gupton had five rebounds for the Pirates.  Southern Nazarene shot almost 52-percent, connecting on 27-of-52 (51.9%) from the floor in a game the that sidelined three Park players with injuries and three more (Gupton, Alex Santos and WInston) with five fouls.  The Crimson Storm outrebounded the Pirates, 39-31.  Park hosts Oklahoma Christian University (7-0) on Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Breckon Sports Center.| BOX SCORE |

Thursday, November 20, 2003
Men's Basketball Results
GRIFFONS WARD OFF LATE RALLY BY UPSET-MINDED PIRATES
PARKVILLE, MO--Down 15 points with 9:20 remaining in the game, Park University (0-5) surged back, holding Missouri Western State College (2-0) to just four points in the final six minutes of the game.  The Griffons were stuck on 60 as Park pounded in nine unanswered points in the game's closing minutes until Mo. Western junior Roosevelt Bolden sank a pair of clutch free throws to put the Griffons ahead for the final score of 64-60.  Park slid to 0-5; the Pirates look ahead to a road contest against Southern Nazarene on Saturday before returning to the Breckon Sports Center for Oklahoma Christian University on Monday night at 7:00 p.m.
     Chip Weber (13 points) and Derek Stanley (11 points) led Park in scoring.  Six of Stanley's points came in the closing minutes, during Park's late surge.  Freshman forward Ryan Meissner put up eight points, seven rebounds and a team-high four steals.  Dan Durrer and Bill Winston also grabbed seven boards each Park.
     Langston Grady led the Griffons with 14 points.  Bolden put in 11 points, and guard Fred Battles scored 10 points to lead Mo. Western to 2-0.  | BOX SCORE |

Tuesday, November 18, 2003
Men's Basketball Results
#10 BEARCATS USE FREE THROWS TO OUTLAST PARK AT HOME
PARKVILLE, MO--The #10 McKendree College Bearcats (6-0) scored on 19-of-28 free throws to Park's 8-of-17, and the game was theirs, 75-70.  The Pirates (0-4) closed within four points in the final two minutes, whittling away at McKendree's 12-point lead at 60-48.  The Bearcats finished with a plus two rebounding edge, 44-42.  Park junior Chuck Reed led his team with 17 points and seven assists.  Senior Dan Durrer had 14 points and eight rebounds.
     McKendree's guard duo of Chad Storck and Jeff Suelmann each pumped in 21 points.  Pete Krumsieg pitched in with 10 points; Mike Strobbe collected 11 boards off the bench. 
     Park University hosts Missouri Western State College (1-0) from the MIAA on Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. | BOX SCORE |

Saturday, November 15, 2003
Men's Basketball Results
PARK SCORERS QUIET IN ROAD LOSS TO JEWELL
LIBERTY, MO--William Jewell College (2-2) rallied to a 40-29 lead by halftime in Saturday's 79-62 win over Park University in the Mabee Center.  Chuck Reed led Park (0-3) with 13 points; Corey Gupton had 12 points and five rebounds.  Park's often-hot perimeter shooting was a dismal 0-18 from behind the three-point line.  The Cardinals scored 5-of-12 threes.  Senior Pierre Jallow led all players with 20 points and 10 rebounds.  Park hosts #10 McKendree College (5-0) at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.  | BOX SCORE |

Saturday, November 8, 2003
Men's Basketball Results
JOHN BROWN POURS IN 57-PERCENT OF THREES IN HOME WIN VERSUS PARK
SILOAM SPRINGS, ARK.--The #14 John Brown University Golden Eagles (2-0) were red hot from the three-point line Saturday afternoon.  Eagles' shooters connected on 16-of-28 three-point attempts on the way to a 76-69 win against Park University (0-2).  Park shot 5-of-15 from the arc.  Guards Brandon Cole (22 points) and Abdiel Mendita (14 points) led John Brown in scoring. Park's Chip Weber led his team with 16 points.  Derek Stanley (14 points), Chuck Reed (10 points) and Dan Durrer (10) also scored in double-figures for the Pirates.  In their next game, Park travels to William Jewell College on Saturday, November 15 at 7:00 p.m. | BOX SCORE |

Saturday, November 1, 2003
Men's Basketball Results
PIRATES TRAIL BY 11 POINTS AT HALF AS BRUINS SPOIL SEASON OPENER, 73-63
PARKVILLE, MO--Bellevue University (1-0) rallied to a 34-23 halftime advantage, as Park University (0-1) was saddled by 21 turnovers in Saturday's loss to the Bruins, 73-63.  James Mills, a junior guard from Omaha, Neb., led Bellevue with 23 points.  Chuck Reed scored 17 points for Park; Dan Durrer had 10 points and nine rebounds. 
     Bellevue's biggest lead came early in the second half, when they led 49-31 at the 15:00 minute mark.  A pair of free throws by senior Bill Winston brought Park to within five points with 4:34 remaining.  A Chuck Reed three-pointer got the Pirate back to a five-point deficit with 1:57 remaining, but three turnovers in the final two minutes limited late scoring chances for Park.  Park travels to Siloam Springs, Ark., to face John Brown University next Saturday at 3:00 p.m. | BOX SCORE |

Monday, October 27, 2003
2003-2004 Men's Basketball Preview
FORCED TEMPO, GUARD PLAY CHARACTERIZE 03-04 PIRATES
PARKVILLE, MO--In the upcoming season, head coach Claude English will rely on stellar guard play continuing from late last year when the Pirates handled College of the Ozarks and Oklahoma City University in late February, extending their home record to 12-2 during 2002-2003. Returning junior guards Chuck Reed (All-Independent Region, 9.6 ppg, 43.5 3FG %) and Chip Weber (All-Independent Region, 8.9 ppg, 2 apg) along with Bill Winston, who returns for his senior season with the Pirates, anchor a guard-loaded team, aiming to challenge the elites in NAIA Division I men's basketball.
     Returning senior post players Dan Durrer (6.2 ppg, 4.8 rpg) and Alex Santos (5.1 ppg, 5.0 rpg, All-America Scholar-Athlete) will secure the paint for the Pirates. They're joined by returning letterwinners Corey Gupton and Thomas Holmes. Small forward Derek Stanley (6.1 ppg, 5.4 rpg) was sidelined with an injury after just eight games last season. He returns to the squad this season and is joined by his younger brother, Damien Stanley, who will suit up for Park beginning in January.
     Departed from last year's 14-16 squad are Kelly Kindall and Shannon Thomas. Kindall sparked the Pirates last season with a team-leading 15.6 ppg; he was honored as a First Team All-Independent Region selection. Thomas, at 6-9, contributed a team-best 42 blocked shots last season. He was the leading rebounder in eight games last year, grabbing a season-high of 11 against John Brown University.
     In 2003-2004, Park's schedule is stacked with perennial elites, including William Jewell College, Oklahoma Christian University, Rockhurst University, Missouri Western State College, and Southern Nazarene. Park also plays two teams who competed in the NAIA Fab Four National Semifinals last year: Mountain State University and McKendree College.
     New student-athletes in the program this year, include freshman Antoin Burton, sophomore Chris Gaston, and senior Russell Adell. Burton and Gaston are strong on both ends of the court; they will add depth and versatility to an already deep guard core. Adell is a big guard; at 6-3, his strength will present challenges to opponents in the year ahead. Forwards Ryan Meissner, Mitch Black, Darwin Joseph, Paris Katsimpas and Frank Baptiste round out the roster, providing English with greater depth than the program has enjoyed in recent seasons.
     "We have a lot of different kinds of players this year," said English. "Our guard play continues to be the trademark of the team, but we also have very solid interior players who can defend, rebound effectively, and score it. This is one of the toughest schedules we've faced since I've been at Park."
     On Saturday, November 1, Park will open the 2003-2004 season against the Bellevue University Bruins (0-0) from Omaha, Neb. Coached by Todd Eisner, the Bruins have finished the season in the top ten nationally for scoring defense in NAIA Men's Division II. Tip-off in the Breckon Sports Center is at 2:00 p.m. | ROSTER | SCHEDULE | 02-03 STATS |

Saturday, October 25, 2003
Men's Basketball Results
STANLEY, RAINEY KEEP DREAM ALIVE IN EXHIBITION SHOWDOWN AGAINST PARK
PARKVILLE, MO--Dan Stanley (Pitt State, 16 points) and Layne Rainey (Calgary, 14 points) led the start-up exhibition team Livin' the Dream past Park University, 85-83, in men's basketball action Saturday afternoon.  Livin' the Dream trailed early in the contest, falling behind by as many as six points in the opening minutes.  By halftime, the exhibition squad held a one-point lead over Park.
     Freshman Antoin Burton led Park with 23 points; Chuck Reed pumped in 20 points, including a three-pointer in the final seconds to pull Park within striking distance.  Reed had six three-pointers for the afternoon.  Senior forward Dan Durrer had eight rebounds for Park.  Derek Stanley added six. 
     Livin' the Dream will continue its Kansas City-area exhibition circuit with preseason matchups against Rockhurst, Mo. Southern, Mo. Western, and JCCC.  Park University will tip-off the 2003-2004 season next Saturday when the Pirates host Bellevue University from Omaha, Neb., at 2:00 p.m.  | BOX SCORE |

PARK UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Thursday, April 8, 2004
Women's Basketball News
RANDI MEISSNER CAPTURES HONORABLE MENTION ALL-AMERICAN AWARD
OLATHE, KAN--Junior forward Randi Meissner was selected as an NAIA Honorable Mention All-American at the conclusion of the NAIA National Championship Tournament last week.  Meissner was the Pirates' leading scorer (14.9 ppg) and rebounder (13.5 rpg).  Her rebounds per game average was first in the country this season, and she finished third in the nation with 14 double-doubles. | 2003-2004 HONORS AND AWARDS | 

Sunday, March 7, 2004
Women's Basketball Results
BEARCATS STIFLE PARK TO CLOSE OUT REGULAR SEASON
OWENSBORO, KY--Park University (20-5) closed out the regular season on Sunday afternoon with a 77-52 loss to the #7 Brescia University Bearcats (27-5).  Junior forward Latasha Johnson led the way for Park with 21 points and 10 rebounds.  Kristin Gilmore had 13 points, and Randi Johnson posted six points to go with seven rebounds.  | BOX SCORE |

Saturday, February 21, 2004
Women's Basketball Results
PARK ASCENDS TO 20 WINS FOR THE FIRST TIME WITH VICTORY AT PHILANDER SMITH COLLEGE
LITTLE ROCK, ARK--For the first time since the program started NAIA competition in 1979, Park University women's basketball (20-4) reached twenty wins; the new mark followed Saturday's 67-53 win against Philander Smith College.  Randi Johnson led Park with 18 points; LaTasha Johnson added 12 points.  The Pirates held a commanding 32-17 lead at halftime. | BOX SCORE |

Monday, February 16, 2004
Women's Basketball Results
MUSTANGS ROUT PIRATES IN MOST LOPSIDED GAME OF THE SEASON, 86-36
SIOUX CITY, IOWA--The Morningside College Mustangs (25-3) treated Park University (19-4) to its most lopsided loss of the season Monday evening in Sioux City, defeating Park by 50 points: 86-36.  Uncharacteristically, the Pirates committed 32 turnovers while shooting just 14-of-40 from the floor.  Morningside College was led by Megan Cloud with 25 points and Kate Lokken with 20 points.  Latasha Johnson mustered nine points for the Pirates; Randi Meissner had eight points and seven rebounds.  Park travels to Little Rock, Ark., on Saturday where they will face Philander Smith College at 1:00 p.m. | BOX SCORE |

Thursday, February 12, 2004
Women's Basketball Results
PIRATES SCALE TO 13-1 AT HOME, CLOSE OUT HANNIBAL-LAGRANGE, 66-56
PARKVILLE, MO--With Thursday's 66-56 victory in their home-season finale against Hannibal-LaGrange College (14-9), Park University improved to 19-3 overall and 13-1 at home.  In a pre-game ceremony, the program recognized Miah Ingersoll, Tenysha Brown, Priscilla Torto and Kristin Gilmore--the four seniors competing in their final home contest. 
     Throughout the first half, Park and Hannibal-LaGrange stayed within six points of each other and traded the lead three times.  Tara Richards' three-pointer at the buzzer gave the Trojans a one-point lead, 27-26, heading into halftime. 
     In the second half, junior guard Crystal Tutschulte let loose, pouring in a team-high nine points in the final twenty minutes of action.  She finished with 17 points to lead Park.  Randi Meissner had 10 points and nine rebounds in the game.  For Hannibal-LaGrange, Megan Martin scored 20 points; Ashley Spratt added 12 points.  Park travels to Sioux City, Iowa, to face Morningside College on Monday, February 16, at 6:00 p.m. | BOX SCORE |

Saturday, February 7, 2004
Women's Basketball Results
KRISTIN GILMORE BUZZER-BEATER SINKS #8 BRESCIA; PARK WINS, 48-46
PARKVILLE, MO--Brescia University (20-5) and Park University (18-3) scrapped for forty minutes Saturday afternoon.  The two programs were vying for the lead in the NAIA Independent Region; before Saturday, Brescia was the clear favorite, entering the contest as the #8 team in NAIA Women's Division I basketball. 
     Brescia controlled the game early, taking a six point lead into the locker room at halftime and outrebounding Park 20-14 in the game's first twenty minutes.  Park led only briefly in the opening period, at 15-14 after a Michelle Dean free throw.  The lead lasted seven seconds before Brescia's Lauren Simmons hit a three-pointer to restore the advantage to her Bearcats.
     In the second half, Park continued to trail while gradually regaining the rebounding edge.  With 1:04 remaining, junior forward Randi Meissner sank a pair of free throws to knot the score at 46-46.  This came after Park fought back from a 46-41 deficit with six minutes left in the game.  With the scored tied, Park regained possession on a loose ball out of bounds following a missed one-and-one opportunity by Brescia with 12 seconds left.  As a team, the Bearcats ended the night 4-for-13 (30.8%), only slightly better than Park's dire effort from the floor: 13-of-59 (22.0%).
     With time winding down, Gilmore took a baseline jumper which sat on the rim before sealing the win with no time remaining.  It was Park's seventh win in a row.  Park outrebounded the Bearcats, 52-39, following a plus-19 rebounding effort in the second half.
     Sophomore forward LaTasha Johnson led Park with 11 points; Meissner hauled in 17 rebounds.  Brescia's Jennifer Flener had 14 points and 11 rebounds to lead her team.   Park hosts Hannibal-LaGrange College in the final home game of the season for the women on Thursday at 5:00 p.m. | BOX SCORE |

Thursday, February 5, 2004
Women's Basketball Results
MEISSNER WARMS PIRATES WITH TRIPLE DOUBLE IN WIN OVER LANGSTON
PARKVILLE, MO--Junior forward Randi Meissner struggled to score against Langston's stifling defense early in Thursday's 62-55 Park win against the visiting Lady Lions (11-10).  At halftime, she had just six points to go with nine rebounds and nine blocked shots.  In the second half, Langston rallied behind a smothering1-3-1 trapping zone; the Lady Lions led by as many as nine points mid-way through the second half.  Park (17-3) responded, getting an assist from junior Randi Meissner that gave Tenysha Brown a layup at the 5:59 mark, as the Pirates claimed a one-point lead.  In the closing minutes, Meissner, the nation's rebounding leader, netted four free throws to help seal the win.  
     Johnson led the Pirates with 20 points.  Meissner, who has a nation-best 15 double-doubles this season, recorded her first triple-double of the year with 16 points, 13 rebounds and 10 blocked shots.  Michelle Dean and Tangela Rogers each had four assists for the Pirates.  For Langston, Cynthia Hogg put up 16 points to go with 10 rebounds.  Park hosts #8 Brescia University at 3:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon. | BOX SCORE |

Saturday, January 31, 2004
Women's Basketball Results
PARK FOLLOWS UP SLOW START WITH RECORD-SETTING 16TH WIN
PARKVILLE, MO--Missouri Valley College (7-16) held within 10 points of Park University (16-3) through halftime; in the second half, Park poured it on, running away with a 70-46 victory and nailing down their sixteenth win of the season--the most ever by Park women's basketball team since the program started NAIA competition in 1979.  The former record for most wins in a season was shared by Bob Peterson's 1984-85 squad and Judy Vaughn's 1988-89 squad, both of which finished with 15-10 records.  Seventh year head coach Joe C. Meriweather and this year's team have six contests remaining to establish the record more definitively.
   LaTasha Johnson led the Pirates with 15 points in Saturday's win against the Vikings. Randi Meissner, currently the leading rebounder in the nation, collected 16 boards to go with 13 points. Crystal Tutschulte (12 points), Michelle Dean (10 points) and Tenysha Brown (10 points) also scored in double-figures for Park.  Tiffani Scheiber led Missouri Valley with 9 points.  Park hosts Langston University on Thursday, February 5, at 7:00 p.m. | BOX SCORE | 

Thursday, January 22, 2004
Women's Basketball Results
TEN PLAYERS SCORE AS PIRATES REACH 15 WINS
ST. LOUIS, MO--Park University (15-3) tied the school record for most wins in a season with Thursday's 77-44 win over Harris-Stowe State College.  Since women's basketball started intercollegiate competition, Park has had two other 15-win seasons: 1984-85 and 1988-89. 
     Ten players scored for the Pirates, who were led by senior forward Tenysha Brown with 17 points and guard Crystal Tutschulte with 15 points, including 5-of-7 from three-point territory.  Park travels to York College (Neb.) on Tuesday, January 27.  | BOX SCORE |

Saturday, January 17, 2004
Women's Basketball Results
PIRATES SAVOR HOME COURT VICTORY OVER #2 MORNINGSIDE COLLEGE, 71-67
PARKVILLE, MO--Park University (14-3) survived 29 turnovers and 13 lead changes Saturday evening to prevail over the Morningside College Mustangs (18-2) who entered the game ranked #2 nationally in NAIA Division II.  The Pirates won the game, 71-67.  Neither team led by more than eight points in the game; the Mustangs had a 31-29 edge at halftime.
     Park senior forward Tenysha Brown scored a team-leading 15 points.  Randi Meissner had 12 points and 17 rebounds.  Guards Kristin Gilmore (13 points) and Crystal Tutschulte (11 points) rounded out the scoring leaders for Park; Gilmore's three-pointer at the 2:36 mark, assisted by Meissner, gave Park lift in the final minutes as the Pirates took a 66-65 lead.  Morningside's Brittany Carper restored her team's lead with a pair of free throws with 1:52 remaining.  A Meissner layup from Latasha Johnson secured the last lead change in Park's favor.
     Carper finished with 30 points, six rebounds and six steals.  Megan Cloud had 13 points for the Mustangs; Kate Lokken added 10 points. Park travels to Harris-Stowe State College in St. Louis, Mo., on Thursday, January 22. | BOX SCORE |

Wednesday, January 14, 2004
Women's Basketball Results
FREE THROWS SEPARATE PARK, HASKELL
PARKVILLE, MO--The teams were even in total field goals (19) and three-pointers (2); Wednesday night's match between was decided at the free throw line as the Pirates went 29-of-41, 16 better than Haskell's 13-of-24.  The Pirates (13-3) won the game, 69-53, sending the Fighting Indians to 6-9 for the season.
     Senior guard Kristin Gilmore finished with 17 points to lead all players.  Randi Meissner notched another double-double with 10 points and 14 rebounds.  Forward Randi Johnson scored 11 points for Park.
     Haskell's Samantha Pete and Recinda Adams each scored 10 points.  Park hosts the #2 Morningside College Mustangs (17-1) on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. | BOX SCORE |

Monday, January 12, 2004
Women's Basketball Results
JOHNSON SPARKS PIRATES TO NARROW WIN AGAINST WILLIAM JEWELL
PARKVILLE, MO--In the only meeting this season between Park and William Jewell in women's basketball, Park junior forward Randi Johnson found a way to score, leading all players with 15 points on 7-of-11 shooting as the Pirates overcame the William Jewell College Cardinals (8-10), 55-46.  After Johnson, the rest of Joe C. Meriweather's 12-3 squad connected on just 13-of-49 field goal tries.  At 26.5-percent, it was only slightly better than Jewell's woes: 13-of-56 from the floor (23.2%).  The Cardinals kept the game close at the free throw line where they shot 18-of-26, in a contest where the two teams combined for 48 fouls (24 apiece) and 58 turnovers (29 apiece). 
     Randi Meissner helped Park to a slight advantage on the boards, collecting a game-high 14 rebounds. Forward Stacey McAlexander finished with 12 points and 12 rebounds for the Cardinals.
     Park University hosts Haskell Indian Nations University at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. | BOX SCORE |

Saturday, January 10, 2004
Women's Basketball Results
COLUMBIA, PARK SHOWDOWN FAVORS LADY COUGARS, 61-53
PARKVILLE, MO--Saturday's clash between Park University (11-3) and #25 Columbia College (9-7) featured six second-half lead changes before the Lady Cougars pulled away to seal the 61-53 win--their second win this season against the Pirates.  It was Park's first home loss this year. 
     The Pirates led as late as the 6:03 mark when a free throw from senior guard Miah Ingersoll put Park up 49-48.  A Lisa Kowaleski field goal put Columbia in the lead, 55-49, with 3:01 remaining.  The Lady Cougars were perfect from the line in the final minutes, sinking six straight free throws.  Kowaleski led her team with 16 points  and 7 rebounds.  Charliss Ridley had 11 points and 7 rebounds for the Lady Cougars.
     Park forwards Randi Meissner and Randi Johnson led the Pirates' effort.  Meissner finished with 18 points and 18 rebounds.  Johnson posted 15 points and 9 rebounds.  Park hosts William Jewell College on Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. | BOX SCORE |

Tuesday, January 6, 2004
Women's Basketball Results
PIRATES OVERCOME GRAND VIEW, 60-42, ON THE ROAD
DES MOINES, IOWA--Park University (11-2) extended its best-ever start on Tuesday with a 60-42 road victory against the Grand View College Lady Vikings (9-7).  Junior forward Randi Meissner, who leads the nation in rebounding with 14.5 per game, steadied Park with 19 points and nine rebounds.  Randi Johnson had 14 points and nine rebounds for Park.  
     The two teams combined to shoot 57 free throws in the game.  Park made 22-of-30, while the Lady Vikings scored just 14-of-27 from the line.  Park also shot an improved 6-of-14 (42.9%) from three point land, notably better than the 10-of-41 (24.3%) they shot from inside the arc.  Grand View held a rebounding edge, 35-29.  
     Park senior Kristin Gilmore also scored in double-figures for the Pirates; she posted 12 points.  Grand View's Amanda Kramer led her team with 12 points.  Park hosts #25 Columbia College on Saturday, January 10.  | BOX SCORE | 

Saturday, January 3, 2004
Women's Basketball Results
PIRATES FORCE 37 TURNOVERS IN WIN OVER PHILANDER SMITH
PARKVILLE, MO--The Park University women's basketball team (10-2) returned from holiday break with a 75-44 victory over the Philander Smith College Lady Panthers (2-9) from Little Rock, Ark., on Saturday afternoon.  Park led 39-22 at halftime.  Park University forced the Lady Panthers into 37 turnovers in the game; senior Priscilla Torto sparked the defensive effort with a season high seven steals.
     Junior forward Randi Meissner paced Park with 22 points and 16 rebounds in her eighth double-double in twelve games this season.  Crystal Tutschulte chipped in 15 points for the Pirates.  For Philander Smith, Cristal Newman scored 16 point; Cotrena Baker had 10 rebounds.
     Park travels to Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday for a 7:00 p.m. game at Grand View College. | BOX SCORE | 

Saturday, December 6, 2003
Women's Basketball Results
PIRATES SINK LADY VIKINGS; IMPROVE TO 9-2
PARKVILLE, MO--Park University improved to 9-2 with Saturday's 59-46 win over the Lady Vikings of Grand View College (7-6).  Crystal Tutschulte led the Pirates with 19 points; she was 6-of-11 from the floor and 5-of-9 from the three point line.  Randi Meissner added 15 points and 8 rebounds.  Senior forward Priscilla Torto, who is known best her defensive efforts, contributed 11 points. 
     Amanda Kramer had 11 points to lead Grand View College. 
     Park travels to Avila College next Saturday, December 13, for a 2:00 p.m. tip. | BOX SCORE | PHOTOS |

Friday, December 5, 2003
Women's Basketball Results
PARK DOMINATES STRUGGLING LADY BOBCATS, 91-37
PARKVILLE, MO--All ten Park University Pirates contributed on the offensive end of the most lopsided win of the season: Friday night's 91-37 victory against a winless Peru State squad.  Park (8-2) jumped to a 15-0 lead, holding Peru State (0-10) scoreless through the first seven minutes of the game.  The Lady Bobcats closed within 10 points at 19-9 halfway through the first period; it was the closest the two teams would come as Park accumulated 34 steals as a team while soaring to a 91-point effort--the highest total this season.
     Forward Rochelle Davitt had 12 points and 11 rebounds for Peru State.
     Tenysha Brown (14 points), Kristin Gilmore (12 points), Crystal Tutschulte (12 points), Randi Johnson (12 points) and Priscilla Torto (10 points) posted double-figure scoring for Park.  Park outrebounded the Lady Bobcats, 57-40.  Park hosts Grand View College (7-5) in the final home game of the semester on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. | BOX SCORE | PHOTOS |

Tuesday, December 2, 2003
Women's Basketball Results
#22 LADY COUGARS TURN AWAY PARK, 79-62
COLUMBIA, MO--Park University (7-2) fell behind early, trailing by as many as 20 points in the first half and entering halftime down, 36-18.  Park battled back in the second half, outscoring the Lady Cougars, 44-43, in the period and closing to within six points, but it wasn't enough as Columbia sealed with win, 79-62. 
     Randi Meissner led Park with 27 points and 16 rebounds.  Randi Johnson contributed 18 points and eight rebounds.  Tilly Payne and Lisa Kowalewski each scored 18 points to lead Columbia.  
     Park hosts Peru State College (Neb.) at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. | BOX SCORE |

Tuesday, November 25, 2003
Women's Basketball Results
PARK PREVAILS IN TANGLE WITH LADY BOBCATS, GOES 7-1 IN NOVEMBER
PERU, NEB--Park University (7-1) women's basketball wrapped up its best November on record, moving to 7-1 with an 88-57 victory against the Peru State College Lady Bobcats (0-8) in Peru, Neb., Tuesday evening.  Randi Johnson (24 points, 9 rebounds), Randi Meissner (21 points, 15 rebounds), Kristin Gilmore (10 points, 4 rebounds) and Crystal Tutschulte (10 points, 4 rebounds) helped Park to the 33-point win.  The Pirates led 53-27 at halftime.  
     Junior forward Rochelle Davitt had 27 points and nine rebounds for Peru State.  Kara Lally added 17 points.  In their next contest, Park travels to Columbia, Mo., to face the #22 Columbia College Cougars on Tuesday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m. | BOX SCORE |

Thursday, November 20, 2003
Women's Basketball Results
MEISSNER, JOHNSON GANG UP ON VIKINGS WITH DOUBLE DOUBLE-DOUBLES
MARSHALL, MO--Park University (6-1) led by just six points at halftime (39-33) before breaking the game open against the Missouri Valley College Vikings (3-2) Thursday evening in Marshall, Mo.  Park pulled away for an 83-56 win.  Junior forwards Randi Meissner (23 points, 17 rebounds) and Randi Johnson (24 points, 10 rebounds) each chipped in a double-double for the cause.  Crystal Tutschulte (13 points) and Kristin Gilmore (11 points) also scored in double-figures for the Pirates. 
     Tiffani Shreiber scored 16 points to lead Missouri Valley.  Next up, Park travels to Peru State College (Neb.) on Tuesday, November 25, for a 5:30 p.m. game.| BOX SCORE |

Tuesday, November 18, 2003
Women's Basketball Results
PIRATES RACE PAST MIDAMERICA NAZARENE; MOVE TO 5-1 WITH 16-POINT WIN
PARKVILLE, MO--MidAmerica Nazarene (4-2) and Park University (5-1) battled back and forth Tuesday evening.  In the end, the Pirates prevailed, 74-58, building on a seven point halftime lead to close out the #16 team nationally in NAIA Division II.  Randi Meissner had her fourth double-double of the season, putting up 17 points and collecting 20 rebounds.  Tenysha Brown (13 points, 5 steals), Crystal Tutschulte (13 points) and Kristin Gilmore (12 points, 8 rebounds) also scored in double-figures for the Pirates.  Park outrebounded the Lady Pioneers, 52-34, and held the competition to just 33.8% from the floor in the game.
     Kayla Dingman led MidAmerica Nazarene with 16 points and six rebounds.  Park travels to Missouri Valley College on Thursday, November 20, for a 6:00 p.m. tip-off. | BOX SCORE |

Saturday, November 15, 2003
Women's Basketball Results
BENEDICTINE LADY RAVENS HAND PIRATES FIRST LOSS OF 2003-2004 SEASON
OTTAWA, KAN--Park University (4-1) women's basketball suffered its first loss of the 2003-2004 season Saturday. The Pirates fell to the Benedictine College Lady Ravens, 62-58, in the Ottawa University Tournament.  Randi Meissner (18 points, 9 rebounds), Randi Johnson (13 points, 6 rebounds) and Kristin Gilmore (11 points, 6 rebounds) kept Park in striking distance.  Meissner and Johnson were named to the All-Tournament Team at the conclusion of the classic.  Benedictine's Emily Smith had 20 points and 10 rebounds.  Park hosts MidAmerica Nazarene University at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening.  | BOX SCORE |

Friday, November 14, 2003
Women's Basketball Results
PARK OVERCOMES GAME DELAY, BAKER WILDCATS TO REACH 4-0
OTTAWA, KAN.--Park University's (4-0) women's basketball squad arrived late for Friday's opening contest in the Ottawa university Tournament due to a prolonged traffic stoppage on I-35.  The game between Park and Baker started nearly two hours behind schedule.  Led by junior forward Randi Johnson and Randi Meissner who each scored 22 points, Park improved to 4-0 with a 79-75 win over the Lady Wildcats.  Park held a 32-29 lead at halftime.  Meissner posted her third double-double in three games this season with 15 rebounds to go with her point total.  Kristin Gilmore had 18 points and four rebounds for Park.
     Baker's Courtney Hodges had 15 points to lead her team.  As a result of tonight's delay, Saturday's game between Park and Benedictine has been rescheduled for 6:00 p.m. in Ottawa. | BOX SCORE |

Thursday, November 13, 2003
Women's Basketball Results
PIRATES DEFEAT HARRIS-STOWE AFTER SLUGGISH START, 74-51
PARKVILLE, MO--Park (3-0) and Harris-Stowe (0-3) were even through much of the first half of Thursday's contest before team defense generated better scoring chances in the second half.  Park led 34-30 at halftime. The Pirates outscored Harris-Stowe 40-21 after halftime to come away with the 74-51 victory.  Randi Johnson (21 points, 10 rebounds) and Kristin Gilmore (8 points, 17 rebounds, 6 steals) led Park's scoring surge which culminated in a 31-point advantage at 74-43.  Senior Priscilla Torto had 13 points; Tangela Rogers contributed 13 points and seven assists. 
     Harris-Stowe's Alicia Williams led her team with 17 points and 13 rebounds.  Park travels to Ottawa, Kan., to face Baker (Friday, 5:30 p.m.) and Benedictine (Saturday, 2:00 p.m.) in the Ottawa University Tournament this weekend.  | BOX SCORE |

Tuesday, November 11, 2003
Women's Basketball Results
PARK BLASTS PAST AVILA IN HOME SEASON OPENER, 85-61
PARKVILLE, MO--After holding the Avila University Eagles (2-1) to just 20-percent from the floor in the first half, Park University (2-0) built on a 20-point halftime lead to seal the 85-61 win Tuesday night in Parkville.  As a team, Park ended the night 32-of-65 (49.2%) from the floor; the Pirates enjoyed 21 second-chance points to Avila's eight. 
     Junior forward Randi Meissner led all players with 23 points and 14 rebounds.  Guard Crystal Tutschulte was 8-for-11 from the floor.  She ended the night with 22 points.  Kristin Gilmore contributed a double-double for Park, turning in 17 points and 11 rebounds by game's end.  Avila's Kayla Thomas led the Eagles with 13 points.  Park returns to the court on Thursday evening; the Pirates host Harris-Stowe State College at 7:00 p.m. | BOX SCORE |

Saturday, November 8, 2003
Women's Basketball Results
MEISSNER POWERS PARK TO 1-0 WITH 20 POINTS AND 18 REBOUNDS AT LANGSTON
LANGSTON, OKLA.--Junior forward Randi Meissner scored 20 points and grabbed 18 rebounds to lead all players as Park (1-0) surprised Langston University with a 61-56 win at C.F. Gayles Fieldhouse on Saturday afternoon.  Park led 27-21 at halftime.  Meissner was 8-for-12 from the floor, including 3-of-6 from beyond the three-point arc.  Randi Johnson and Kristin Gilmore helped the Pirates with 10 points each.  Park will host Avila University at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. For Langston, Cynthia Hogg had 16 points and nine rebounds.  | BOX SCORE |

Monday, October 27, 2003
2003-2004 Women's Basketball Preview
SUCCESSFUL NOVEMBER CRITICAL TO 03-04 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM
PARKVILLE, MO--Head coach Joe C. Meriweather, entering his seventh season at Park University, has brought in seven new student-athletes to bolster his lineup of six returners for the season ahead.  Key signees will add both size and experience to a core of returners.  Junior Randi Johnson will contribute at the forward position, following two seasons at Penn Valley Community College.  A 2001 graduate of Washington High School in Kansas City, Kan., the 6-0 forward will shore up the Pirates' front line along with LaTasha Johnson, Randi Meissner and returning seniors Priscilla Torto (NAIA All-America Scholar-Athlete, 4.9 ppg, 4.3 rpg) and Tenysha Brown (10.0 ppg, 6.3 rpg).
     LaTasha Johnson, a 6-1 forward from Seminole Community College, will join the Pirates in January.  She was distinguished as FCCAA Mid-Florida Conference Freshman of the Year last season, contributing 10.6 ppg and 6.9 rpg.  A 2002 graduate of Cypress Creek High School, Johnson averaged 19.1 ppg during her senior year, while being honored on the Florida All-State Third Team and the All-Orlando County Team.  Meissner, a 6-1 junior forward from Plymouth, Minn., will also add size and strength to Park's interior play this season. 
     In the backcourt, returning letterwinners Tangela Rogers and Miah Ingersoll are rejoined by Kristin Gilmore who comes back to the lineup for her senior season.  In 2001-2002, Gilmore was the team's second leading scorer, producing 14.4 ppg on average.  She also had 102 assists that season. Newcomers Markesha Addison, Michelle Dean, Kieasha Bell, Crystal Tutschulte and Christy Roten will also contribute at the guard positions. 
     Gone from the 2002-2003 roster are seniors Glenda Grant (4.7 ppg, 3.4 apg) and Dorothy Haughton (15.9 ppg, 6.4 rpg).  Haughton was the team's leading scorer last season; she posted a season-high 28 points against Benedictine and 12 rebounds against Philander Smith and Missouri Valley College.
     The early stretch of the 2003-2004 schedule is critical as Park challenges Langston University on the road before coming back to Parkville for the season home opener against Avila University at 7:00 p.m. on November 11.  In recent seasons, Park has gotten off to a slow start; the program is 3-21 in the month of November over the past three years.  This year, with a loaded front line and improved backcourt play, Meriweather and the Pirates will go after a strong start as the precursor to a strong season.

PARK UNIVERSITY MEN'S VOLLEYBALL

Saturday, April 17, 2004
Men's Volleyball Results
MEN'S VOLLEYBALL REPEAT BID ENDS IN NATIONAL SEMIFINALS
WICHITA, KAN--National Tournament host Newman University ended Park University's repeat bid in the NAIA National Invitational Tournament on Saturday.  Newman and Park met in the semifinals at 2:00 p.m.; Newman came away with the win, defeating Park, 3-2 (30-26, 30-28, 32-34, 30-32, 15-10).  With the win, Newman advanced to the championship while gaining a 3-1 head-to-head advantage over the Pirates this season and closing out the defending national champs' repeat bid.  Marco Rabello (15K, 5B), Walker Swan (11K), Kelvin Bush (11K, 5B), and Gustavo Rocha (54A, 11D) led Park in the match. Rocha was named to the All-Tournament Team. 

Friday, April 16, 2004
Men's Volleyball Results
SPLIT ON FIRST DAY PROPELS PIRATES INTO NATIONAL SEMIS
WICHITA, KAN--Park University (21-7) finished second in Pool A after splitting in Friday's pool play. Park defeated Kendall College, 3-0 (30-23, 30-23, 30-25). Marco Rabello had 12 kills and five digs to lead Park. Simon Golola (8 kills, 3 blocks) and Gustavo Rocha (31 assists) also were statistically productive for the Pirates. In the evening match, the Pirates fell to #1 California Baptist, 3-0 (30-27, 30-21, 30-20). Kelvin Bush (9 kills) and Cristian Maciel (10 kills) were Park's hitting leaders. Jonathan Nino contributed seven digs. Park will face Newman University, the top team in Pool B, in the semifinal match at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.

Friday, March 19, 2004
Men's Volleyball Results
PIRATES TOP GRACELAND, SUCCUMB TO NEWMAN ON DAY ONE OF LEXINGTON HOTEL SUITES CLASSIC
PARKVILLE, MO--Park University (14-5) opened the 2004 Park University-Lexington Hotel Suites Classic Tournament with a convincing 3-1 win against the Graceland University Yellowjackets.  Game scores were 30-27, 24-30, 30-28, and 30-15.  In the nightcap, Park and Newman battled through five games.  The #4-ranked Jets came away with the victory, 3-2 (30-16, 25-30, 30-25, 31-33, 15-11). The Pirate return to action at 9:00 a.m. Saturday morning against Kendall College.  | COMPLETE RESULTS |

Tuesday, March 16, 2004
Tachikara/NAIA Men's Volleyball National Top 10
1. California Baptist University (CA) 1 (14-2)
2. Missouri Baptist University (MO) 3 (16-3)
3. Park University (MO) 4 (13-4)
4. Newman University (KS) 5 (15-8)
5. Lindenwood University (MO) 2 (19-5)
6. Missouri Valley College (MO) 6 (12-8)
7. Cardinal Stritch University (WI) 7 (11-6)
8. Kendall College (IL) NR (7-7)
9. St. Ambrose University (IA) 8 (6-12)
10. tie Graceland University (IA) 9 (3-12)
10. tie Hope International University (CA) 10 (2-8)

Friday, March 12, 2004
Men's Volleyball Results
PIRATES TEAR THROUGH TWO-RANKED LINDENWOOD, 3-1
PARKVILLE, MO--The #4 Pirates improved to 13-4 and 7-3 in the MAMVIC following Friday's 3-1 win against the #2 Lindenwood University Lions (20-4, 9-2).  Game scores were 30-25, 28-30, 30-21, and 30-24.  It was Park's first regular season win over the Lions since January 17, 2001, when Park topped them 3-2.  Walker Swan led Park with five blocks on Friday.  Jonathan Nino contributed 19 digs; Simon Golola had 14 kills.  In their next action, Park hosts the Lexington Hotel Suites Classic on Friday and Saturday, March 19-20. 

Tuesday, March 9, 2004
Tachikara/NAIA Men's Volleyball National Top 10
1. California Baptist University (CA) 1 (12-2)
2. Lindenwood University (MO) 3 (19-3)
3. Missouri Baptist University (MO) 2 (13-3)
4. Park University (MO) 4 (12-4)
5. Newman University (KS) 5 (14-7)
6. Missouri Valley College (MO) 6 (11-7)
7. Cardinal Stritch University (WI) 7 (11-6)
8. St. Ambrose University (IA) 8 (6-12)
9. Graceland University (IA) 9 (3-11)
10. Hope International University (CA) 10 (1-7)

Saturday, March 6, 2004
Men's Volleyball Results
PARK HANDLES PERU STATE BOBCATS IN FOUR
PARKVILLE, MO--Park University (12-4, 6-3) squandered the first game of Saturday's road contest in Peru, Neb., 30-27, before closing out the match with three straight games, 30-23, 30-21, and 30-22.  Simon Golola had 14 kills and five blocks for the Pirates.  Walker Swan contributed eight kills and three service aces, and Gustavo Rocha posted 55 assists in the win.

Tuesday, March 2, 2004
Men's Volleyball Results
PIRATES MANEUVER PAST NEWMAN, 3-0
PARKVILLE, MO--After a narrow 31-29 opening game in favor of the Pirates, #5 Park University (11-4, 5-3) pounded ball after ball in games two and three to complete the 3-0 win against the visiting #4 Newman University Jets (18-7, 5-3) from Wichita, Kan., Tuesday evening.  Park won the second game, 30-27, and the third game, 30-26.  The win evens-up Park and Newman in the MAMVIC standings, tying the season series at 1-1.  The Pirates travel to Peru State College on Saturday for a 2:00 p.m. match against the Bobcats.

Tuesday, March 2, 2004
Tachikara/NAIA Men's Volleyball National Top 10
1. California Baptist University (CA) 1 (11-2)
2. Missouri Baptist University (MO) 2 (12-2)
3. Lindenwood University (MO) 3 (17-3)
4. Newman University (KS) 4 (13-6)
5. Park University (MO) 5 (10-4)
6. Missouri Valley College (MO) 7 (9-6)
7. Cardinal Stritch University (WI) 6 (9-6)
8. St. Ambrose University (IA) NR (6-12)
9. Graceland University (IA) NR (3-9)
10. Hope International University (CA) 9 (1-6)

Saturday, February 28, 2004
Men's Volleyball Results
MISSOURI BAPTIST SPARTANS  FOIL PARK VISIT TO ST. LOUIS
ST. LOUIS, MO--Park University (10-4, 4-3) dropped Saturday's match against the Missouri Baptist University Spartans (12-2, 6-0), 3-1 (30-28, 28-30, 30-23, 30-26).  It was Park's first match following an eleven-day lay-off.  Senior setter Gustavo Rocha led Park with 42 set-assists.  Marco Aurelio (8 digs) and Kelvin Bush (5 digs) rallied Park on defense. 

Tuesday, February 24, 2004
Tachikara/NAIA Men's Volleyball National Top 10
1. California Baptist University (CA) 1 (7-2)
2. Missouri Baptist University (MO) 3 (11-2)
3. Lindenwood University (MO) 2 (16-1)
4. Newman University (KS) 4 (10-6)
5. Park University (MO) 5 (10-3)
6. Cardinal Stritch University (WI) 6 (7-2)
7. Missouri Valley College (MO) 7 (9-6)
8. Peru State College (NE) 8 (5-8)
9. Hope International University (CA) 9 (1-4)
10. Calumet College (IN) 10 (5-8)

Tuesday, February 17, 2004
Men's Volleyball Results
PARK MOVES TO 4-2 IN MAMVIC WITH CONFERENCE WIN OVER GRACELAND, 3-0
PARKVILLE, MO--Park University (10-3, 4-2) improved its conference mark to 4-2 with a straight-game sweep against the Graceland University Yellowjackets (1-6, 0-4) on Tuesday evening.  Park defeated Graceland 30-19, 32-30, and 30-19.  The Pirates take on Missouri Baptist University in St. Louis, Mo. on Saturday, February 28, at 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, February 17, 2004
Tachikara/NAIA Men's Volleyball National Top 10
1. California Baptist University (CA) 1 (7-2)
2. Lindenwood University (MO) 2 (13-0)
3. Missouri Baptist University (MO) 3 (8-2)
4. Newman University (KS) 7 (8-4)
5. Park University (MO) 4 (9-3)
6. Cardinal Stritch University (WI) 6 (6-2)
7. Missouri Valley College (MO) 5 (8-5)
8. Peru State College (NE) 10 (5-6)
9. Hope International University (CA) 9 (3-5)
10. Calumet College (IN) NR (5-8)

Saturday, February 14, 2004
Men's Volleyball Results
NEWMAN UNIVERSITY OVERTAKES PIRATES ON THE ROAD, 3-1
WICHITA, KAN--Newman University (10-4, 3-0) jumped the Pirates in the MAMVIC standings with Saturday's 3-1 win against the visiting Pirates (9-3, 3-2).  The Jets won the match, 34-32, 30-21, 28-30, and 30-28.  Marco Rabello and Cristian Maciel each had 19 kills to lead Park; Maciel added 11 digs.  Senior setter Gustavo Rocha recorded 58 set-assists for the Pirates.  Park hosts Graceland University on Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 11, 2004
Men's Volleyball Results
PIRATES MOVE TO 9-2 FOLLOWING WIN OVER MISSOURI VALLEY
PARKVILLE, MO--Wednesday's 3-0 win against the visiting Missouri Valley College Vikings completed the season series between the two teams while moving Park to 9-2 overall and 3-1 in the MAMVIC Conference.  Park won the match, 30-21, 30-23, and 30-24.  Kelvin Bush (.368, 10 kills) and Walker Swan (.571, 9 kills) led the Pirates in hitting.  Marco Aurelio had a team-high 11 digs and seven blocks.  Senior setter Gustavo Rocha recorded 39 set-assists and seven digs.  Park returns to action on Saturday, February 14, against Newman University in Wichita, Kan. at 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, February 8, 2004
Men's Volleyball Results
PARK GOES 2-1 IN ST. AMBROSE UNIVERSITY TOURNAMENT
DAVENPORT, IOWA--Park University (8-2) finished with a positive record in the St. Ambrose University Tournament this weekend.  After opening with a 3-0 loss to #3 Lindenwood University (11-0), Park responded with straight-game wins over Kendall College and host St. Ambrose (2-8).  Gustavo Rocha accumulated 123 set-assists in the three matches.  Versus Kendall, Marco Aurelio led the team with five service-aces; Marcello de Ugarte and Rocha each had five digs.  In Sunday's win against St. Ambrose, Cristian Macial (15 kills, .583 h%) and Kelvin Bush (14 kills) led the way for Park.  Jonathan Nino (10 digs) and Rocha (9 digs) led the team's defensive categories.  Park resumes action in the MAMVIC against Missouri Valley College in Parkville at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. 

Tuesday, February 3, 2004
Tachikara/NAIA Men's Volleyball National Top 10
1. Missouri Baptist University (MO) 6-0 (1)
2. California Baptist University (CA) 3-2 (2)
3. Lindenwood University (MO) 5-0 (3)
4. Park University (MO) 5-0 (4)
5. Missouri Valley College (MO) 8-2 (7)
6. Cardinal Stritch University (WI) 2-2 (5)
7. Newman University (KS) 7-4 (6)
8. Graceland University (IA) 0-2 (8)
9. Hope International University (CA) 0-1 (9)
10. Calumet College of St. Joseph (IN) 1-4 (NR)

Saturday, January 24, 2004
Men's Volleyball Results
PIRATES RATTLE OFF FOUR WINS IN LINDENWOOD TOURNAMENT
PARKVILLE, MO--Park University (4-0) accumulated four, three-game wins this weekend at the Lindenwood University.  On Friday, the Pirates defeated Kendall College (1-1) and Calumet St. Joseph (2-2) in straight games.  Park overmatched a pair of winless teams on Saturday, winning against Trinity Christian College (0-6) and Moody Bible Institute (0-4) in straight games.  Senior setter Gustavo Rocha delivered 172 set-assists in the four matches.  Marcello de Ugarte, Walker Swan, Cristian Maciel and Kelvin Bush all hit better than .500 in one or more match.  The Pirates host Peru State College in the home opener on Tuesday, January 27, at 7:00 p.m.

Friday, January 16, 2004
Men's Volleyball Season Preview
DEFENDING NATIONAL CHAMPS START SECOND QUEST FRIDAY
PARKVILLE, MO--Park University, the 2003 NAIA National Invitational Tournament defending champions, take the court on Friday, January 23, kicking off their title defense in St. Charles, Mo., at the Lindenwood University Tournament. The Pirates won four matches in the tournament last season, extending their early season win streak to eight matches before suffering their first loss of the year. Seven letterwinners return in 2004 for first year head coach Lorenzo Barrientez, Jr. Barrientez replaces his mentor, Bertil Wamelink, who, along with four starters from last year's squad, ended their stay at Park as part of the best team in the nation with a record of 28-5.
     Barrientez will turn to senior setter Gustavo Rocha and sophomore middle hitter Marco Rabello for dependability and leadership early this year. Rocha and Rabello were consistent starters during last year's campaign. Over three years, Rocha has led the team in assists every season, accumulating 3,529 assists in that span. As the only senior on the roster this year, Rocha will play a central role on the team. Rabello played in a team-high 104 games last season; he posted 246 kills, averaging 2.4 per game, while leading the team in blocks with 128 in his first year at Park. Returners Mladen Bundalo, Kelvin Bush, Marcello de Ugarte, Wilfredo Ponce and Walker Swan all made stellar contributions in limited action last year. With four starting positions, this group of underclassmen will challenge for hard-earned shares of court time.
     This year's schedule features home and away series with perennial MidAmerica Men's Volleyball Intercollegiate Conference (MAMVIC) rivals: Lindenwood, Missouri Valley, Newman, Peru State, Graceland, and Missouri Baptist. Park will also face a provisional member of the conference, Avila University. The Pirates play in three regular season tournaments, including the St. Ambrose University Tournament and the eight-team Park University Classic on March 19-20.
     According to Barrientez, five newcomers will make an immediate impact for Park, which starts the season ranked #5 nationally in the Tachikara/NAIA Preseason Poll. Cristian Maciel, a 6-5 freshman from Sao Paulo, Brazil; Jonathan Nino, a 6-1 freshman from Dallas, Texas; and Alton Glen Rolle, a 6-0 freshman from Nassau, Bahamas, are outside hitters new to the team. Middle hitter Simon Golola (6-3; Kampala, Uganda) and defensive specialist Daniel Joens (5-10, Overland Park, Kan.) round out the freshman class for the program.
     Following an exhibition alumni scrimmage on Friday evening at 7:00 p.m., the Pirates will take the court for their season opener in the Lindenwood University Tournament on Friday, January 23, against Kendall College at 4:00 p.m.