Clarksville, Ark.–The University of the Ozarks women's basketball team qualified for the playoffs under first-year head coach Kourtni Williams last season and now aim for even greater things in 2019-2020. Williams lost three starters, but returns a strong group of players and a strong recruiting class. The Eagles finished 13-13 last season. "One of our strengths will be our depth at the guard spot," said Williams. "We can keep players fresh by rotating different individuals in and out. For that reason, we want to push the ball more in transition. I think we can play multiple people at different positions. We lack size so we will need to do some things strategically to help with that." Returning starters include sophomore guard Kerigan Bradshaw, junior guard Kamryn McKinney and sophomore forward Hannah Weatherford. Bradshaw averaged over six points per game, while McKinney and Weatherford averaged 5.8 and 4.2 points, respectively. Clarksville native Grace Dougan is expected to be a key player for the Eagles. "We want to make it back to the conference tournament," said Williams. "We want to leave everything out on the court and enjoy the moment. Half of our team is new so it may take some time to create cohesiveness."
Returning Starters: Kerigan Bradshaw (guard), Kamryn McKinney (guard), Hannah Weatherford (forward)
Key Players Off The Bench From 2018-19 (returning): Brittney Sain (guard), Kelsey Dixson (forward), Shakira Neal (guard)
Newcomers: Faith Curry (guard), Judy Forbes (forward), Carly Grace Dougan (forward), Kelsey Criss (guard), Ganae Gaines (guard), Maegan Bandimere (forward), Janna Rhinehart (guard), Chanel Kattich (guard), Alexis Young (forward), Aubrey Powell (forward)
Top Returning Scorer: Kerigan Bradshaw (6.3)
Top Returning Assist Leader: Kamryn McKinney (1.7)
Top Returning Rebound Leader: Hannah Weatherford (3.8)
Team Field Goal Percentage: 38.5%
Team Opponent Field Goal Percentage: 39.8%
Team Scoring Per Game: 62.8
All-Conference Players Returning: Kerigan Bradshaw (All-Freshman Team)
2018-19 Record (ASC): 13-13 (9-7 ASC)
2018-18 Conference Finish: Third (East Division)
Coach Williams Quote
"We want to make it back to the conference tournament. We want to leave everything out on the court and enjoy the moment. Half of our team is new so it may take some time to create cohesiveness."
2019-2020 Schedule
NOVEMBER
8 Rhodes College - Home
15 #Webster University at St. Louis, Mo.
16 #Illinois College or Edgewood College at St. Louis, Mo.
23 ^Millsaps College at Jackson, Miss.
24 ^Birmingham Southern at Jackson, Miss.
26 University of Dallas - Home
DECEMBER
4 *at Texas-Dallas
14 at Austin College
19 Hendrix College - Home
29 at Hendrix College
JANUARY
2 *at Mary Hardin-Baylor
4 *at Concordia University Texas
9 *at LeTourneau University
11 *at East Texas Baptist University
16 *Belhaven University - Home
18 *Louisiana College - Home
23 *at Howard Payne University
25 *at Sul Ross State University
FEBRUARY
1 *Texas-Dallas - Home
6 *East Texas Baptist University - Home
8 *LeTourneau University - Home
13 *at Louisiana College
15 *at Belhaven University
20 *McMurry University - Home
22 *Hardin-Simmons University (Senior Day) - Home
27-29 American Southwest Conference Championship Tournament
#Webster University Tip-Off Tournament
^Millsaps College Tournament
Home Games in BOLD
