Caitlin Graessle W Sr.

Galloway, Ohio

Bishop Ready

2008-09 (Senior): Played in all 26 games, making six starts for the Big Red ... averaged 8.5 points and 2.3 rebounds per contest, shot .426 from the field and recorded 31 steals ... scored a season-high 16 points on 6-of-8 from the floor against Oberlin (Feb.7) and matched that 16-point performance in the NCAC Tournament quarterfinals against the Yeowomen (Feb. 24) ... grabbed a season-best six boards at Hiram (Jan. 31) and made six thefts against Marietta (Dec. 3).

Personal: Sports Management major ... is the daughter of Joe and Mary Kay Graessle ... father, Joe, played baseball at Capital University ... sister, Meghan, plays soccer at Ohio Dominican University.

Ellen O'Brien PG Sr.

Bethesda, Md.

Walt Whitman

2008-09 (Senior): Started all 26 games at point guard ... named first team All-NCAC ... second in Division III with a 4.37 assist/turnover ratio ... became the Denison all-time career assist leader (461) and ranks third on the NCAC career assist list ... fourth on the school's all-time steals list with 181 thefts ... finished the year second in the league in assists (4.54) ... averaged 6.3 points per game and shot .447 from the floor ... scored a season-high 14 points at Wittenberg (Dec. 6), Ohio Wesleyan (Feb. 6) and Allegheny (Feb. 21) and dished out 12 helpers against Wittenberg (Jan. 29).

2007-08 (Junior): Started all 29 games as the lead guard ... named first team all-NCAC ... averaged 8.9 ppg, 5.2 apg and 3.4 rpg ... led the NCAC in assists ... was named NCAC Player of the Week for the week of Jan. 13 ... had 12 assists against Wash U. (Dec. 1) and her season high of 18 points at Ohio Wesleyan (Jan. 9) and against Wittenberg in the NCAC Championship (Mar. 1).

2006-07 (Sophomore): Started 29 games at point guard en route to being named honorable mention all-NCAC ... scored 7.3 ppg and handed out a team-high 117 assists ... scored a season high of 15 at Oberlin (Feb. 2).

2005-06 (Freshman): Played in 28 games as a back-up guard ... scored 5.4 ppg and led the team in assists with 74.

Personal: Psychology and Sports Management double major ... is the daughter of Michael and Kathy O'Brien ... is a representative on DSAAC, the Denison Student Athlete Advisory Committee.

Shaina Kaiser W So.

Ostrander, Ohio

Buckeye Valley

2008-09 (Sophomore): Started 25 of 26 games for Denison ... fifth Denison player to be named NCAC Player of the Year in women's basketball ... selected first team all-conference ... led the team in scoring (13.6) and was second in rebounding (6.0) and assists (74) ... led the conference and set a new single-season school record in three-point field-goal percentage (.481) and was fourth in the NCAC in field-goal percentage (.494) ... was named NCAC Player of the Week for the week of Feb. 8 ... a 10-of-12 performance from the field including a perfect 4-of-4 from beyond the arc and 8-for-8 from the foul line sparked a 32 point and seven steal night, both career highs, at Wooster (Jan.2).

2007-08 (Freshman): Averaged 6.5 ppg and 3.0 rpg in 21 minutes per game during her rookie campaign ... scored her career high of 16 against Allegheny (Feb. 26).

Personal: Economics and Communication double major ... is the daughter of Chas and Laura Kaiser ... member of the Denison Ivestment Club ... member of the National Honor Society at Buckeye Valley High School ... scored over 1,000 points in high school.

Jessica Grzybowski W Fr.

Parma, Ohio

Padua Franciscan

2008-09 (Freshman): Appeared in seven games during her rookie campaign in Granville ... scored three points and grabbed four boards against Oberlin (Feb. 7).

Personal: Biology major ... is the daughter of Ron and Mary Grzybowski.

Alesha Stewart PG Fr.

Houma, La.

La. School for Math, Science & the Art

2008-09 (Freshman): Played in eight games as the back-up point guard ... scored her first collegiate basket in the NCAC Tournament quarterfinal game against Oberlin (Feb. 24).

Personal: Chemistry major ... is the daughter of Allen and Karen Stewart ... member of the National Honor Society at the Louisiana School for Math, Science & the Arts.

Andrea Pion W Fr.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

Upper St. Clair

2008-09 (Freshman): Made 15 appearance off the bench for the Big Red ... went 2-for-3 for four points against Hiram (Jan. 11) ... pulled down three rebounds (Feb. 18) and blocked two shots (Feb. 3) against Earlham.

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the daughter John and Diane Pion ... father, John, played basketball at the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown.

Sarah Perrine W Sr.

Springfield, Ohio

Shawnee

2008-09 (Senior): Played in all 26 contests, starting three ... selected honorable mention All-NCAC ... averaged 8.3 ppg and shot .903 (28-of-31) from the charity stripe ... shot .784 (156-of-199) from the free throw line over her four-year career which ranks second in school history ... finished her career in Granville third on the school's all-time three-point field goal list (118) ... was named NCAC Player of the Week for the week of Jan. 11 ... scored a season high of 19 points against Staten Island (Dec. 27).

2007-08 (Junior): Started all 29 games at shooting guard ... named second team all-NCAC ... averaged 10.1 ppg ... hit 38 three pointers and shot .833 from the free throw line ... second on the team with 56 offensive rebounds.

2006-07 (Sophomore): Came off the bench in all 30 games at guard ... averaged 7.1 ppg ... scored her season high of 16 against Ohio Wesleyan on Jan. 6.

2005-06 (Freshman): Started 12 of 29 games at guard, averaging 5.9 points per game ... set her career high of 21 in two games, against Ohio Northern (Dec. 29) and against Earlham (Jan. 25).

Personal: Biology major ... is the daughter of Gary and Teresa Perrine ... involved with Campus Crusade for Christ ... member of Denison University Biological Society ... member of Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society ... member of the National Honor Society at Shawnee High School.

Haley Dahlgard W So.

Walnut Creek, Calif.

Northgate

2008-09 (Sophomore): Started 19 of 26 games ... averaged 7.2 ppg and 2.8 rpg in 18.7 minutes per contest ... dropped a season-high 15 points on 7-of-10 from the floor against Earlham (Feb. 3) ... grabbed eight boards against the Quakers (Feb. 18).

2007-08 (Freshman): Started 25 of 29 games ... named 2008 NCAC Newcomer of the Year ... averaged 9.9 ppg and 3.6 rpg while standing third on the team in assists (57) ... scored a career high 18 against Oberlin (Jan. 19) and at Allegheny (Jan. 26) ... sank five 3 pointers against Earlham (Feb. 20).

Personal: Psychology major ... is the daughter of James and Jackie Dahlgard ... involved in Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Jessica Harkins W Fr.

Albany, Ohio

Vinton County

2008-09 (Freshman): Saw action in two games for Denison. 

Personal: Psychology major ... is the daughter of Sam and Faith Harkins ... member of the National Honor Society at Vinton County High School.

Amber Clites W Sr.

Oakmont, Pa.

Riverview

2008-09 (Senior): Made 19 appearances, starting her first collegiate game against Oberlin (Feb. 7) ... hit 3-of-6 shots en route to a career-high nine points against Earlham (Feb. 3)... "Heart of the Team" Award recipient.

2007-08 (Junior): Saw action in 19 games for the Big Red.

2006-07 (Sophomore): Played in nine games for the Big Red.

Personal: Athletic Training major ... is the daughter of Steve and Vicki Clites ... father, Steve, played football at Indiana University of Pennsylvania ... brother, Brian, swam and played golf and water polo at Grinnell College ... member of the National Honor Society at Riverview High School.

Christina Myers P Fr.

Pataskala, Ohio

Watkins Memorial

2008-09 (Freshman): The Pataskala, Ohio native averaged 3.3 points in 20 games off the bench for the Big Red ... scored on her first collegiate shot attempt against Juniata (Nov. 21) ... scored a season-best nine tallies against Wilmington (Nov. 22) ... notched eight points and seven rebounds in 11 minutes of action against Point Loma Nazarene.

Personal: Biology major ... is the daughter of Michael and Kerri Myers.

Teresa Young W Jr.

Payne, Ohio

Wayne Trace

2008-09 (Junior): Saw action in 14 games, averaging 4.1 minutes per contest ... grabbed three boards against Allegheny (Jan. 24).

2007-08 (Sophomore): Appeared in 16 games for the Big Red.

2006-07 (Freshman): Played in 7 games during her rookie campaign in Granville.

Personal: Communication and Spanish double major ... is the daughter of Bill and Jeanine Young ... class valedictorian and member of National Honor Society at Wayne Trace High School ... is a member of Campus Crusade for Christ.

Jackie Pachuta P Jr.

Hilliard, Ohio

Hilliard Davidson

2008-09 (Junior): Played in all 26 games off the bench ... averaged 2.2 points and 2.5 rebounds per game ... grabbed a career-high 11 rebounds in 21 minutes of play at Wilmington (Nov. 22) ... went 2-for-2 from long range en route to an eight-point performance against Allegheny (Jan. 24).

2007-08 (Sophomore): Played in 28 games as a post player off the bench ... averaged 2.6 ppg and 2.1 rpg ... scored a career high of 12 against Earlham (Feb. 20) on 6-of-9 shooting.

2006-07 (Freshman): Saw action in seven games during her rookie campaign, averaging 1.0 ppg and 1.0 rpg.

Personal: Athletic Training major ... is the daughter of Matthew and Jodi Pachuta ... sister, Meghan, runs cross country at Shawnee State University ... member of the National Honor Society at Davidson High School ... is a member of the Denison women's lacrosse team.

Lindsay Henry P So.

Elma, N.Y.

Iroquois

2008-09 (Sophomore): Appeared in all 26 games, starting three for the Big Red ... averaged 2.6 points and 3.7 rebounds per games ... pulled down nine rebounds at Oberlin (Jan. 17).

2007-08 (Freshman): Played in 21 games as an energy player off the bench ... averaged 2.6 ppg and 2.3 rpg ... logged 10 points and 13 rebounds, both career highs, against Earlham (Feb. 20).

Personal: Sports Management major ... is the daughter of Michael and Dorothy Henry ... member of the National Honor Society at Iroquois High School.

Katie St. Clair P Sr.

Granger, Ind.

St. Joseph's

2008-09 (Senior): Played in all 26 contests, starting 21 for Denison ... averaged 6.5 ppg and 4.4 rpg ... logged her first career double-double at Allegheny (Feb. 21) with 16 points and 11 rebounds, both season highs.

2007-08 (Junior): Started 27 of 29 games, averaging 6.4 ppg and 4.6 rpg ... dropped a career high of 22 at Oberlin (Feb. 9).

2006-07 (Sophomore): Played in just four games before an injury ended her season.

2005-06 (Freshman): Saw action in 26 games, starting two ... averaged 2.6 ppg while shooting .875 from the free throw line.

Personal: Psychology and Religion double major ... is the daughter of Steve and Laura St. Clair ... father, Steve, played football at Butler University ... is a representative on DSAAC, the Denison Student Athlete Advisory Committee ... member of Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology ... involved in Habitat for Humanity ... was 2005 Class 3A Indiana High School champion at South Bend St. Joseph's.

Annie-Rae Dura P Fr.

Westerville, Ohio

Westerville Central

2008-09 (Freshman): Appeared in 13 games during her rookie campaign in Granville ... recorded three points and three rebounds against Oberlin (Feb. 7).

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the daughter of Sanfa and Agnes Dura.

Carolyn Simpson P Sr.

Dublin, Ohio

Dublin Scioto

2008-09 (Senior): Selected to the All-NCAC first team ... ninth player in the program's history to score 1,000-career points, finishing fourth on the Denison all-time scoring list with 1,257 tallies ... finished second behind former teammate Kristen Sheffield in career rebounds with 799 ... second on the conference career blocks list behind Sheffield with 165 rejections ... set a new school record with a .499 (490-of-982) career field-goal percentage ... led the conference in rebounding (8.8) and was second in blocks (43) ... notchd six double-doubles ... posted 21 points and a career-high 16 rebounds against Kenyon (Feb. 11) and logged a career-best 23 tallies and 13 boards against Oberlin (Feb. 24).

2007-08 (Junior): Named first team all-NCAC ... led the team in scoring (12.8) and rebounding (8.4), starting all 29 games at center ... led the conference in blocks with 56 ... scored 18 and pulled down 14 rebounds at Allegheny (Jan. 19) and had 22 and 12 against Kenyon (Jan. 23).

2006-07 (Sophomore): Honored as second team all-NCAC ... averaged 10.2 ppg and 5.3 rpg ... posted three double-doubles ... career high in points came against Thiel with 23 (Dec. 1).

2005-06 (Freshman): 2006 NCAC Newcomer of the Year and recipient of honorable mention recognition ... averaged 9.7 ppg and 5.7 rpg during her rookie campaign ... had 19 points and 12 rebounds in an overtime victory over Wisconsin-Lutheran (Nov. 26).

Personal: Biology major ... is the daughter of Gregg and Melissa Simpson ... sister, Christine, plays volleyball at Wittenberg University ... member of Alpha Epsilon Delta, the National Health Preprofessional Honor Society ... member of the National Honor Society at Dublin Scioto High School.