THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Familiar faces lead Henrickson's young team
CHRIS BRONSON/KANSAN
Sophomore forward Carolyn Davis snags an easy lay up in the first half of Saturday night's game against Texas Tech at Allen Fieldhouse. Davis contributed 11 points and a team high of 13 rebounds in the Jayhawks 57-61 loss to Tech. The Jayhawks are now 13-2 for the season.
KATHLEEN GIER
A trio that has moved into the spotlight for Kansas sat at a table together at the Big 12 Women's Basketball Media Day.
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Coach Bonnie Henrickson looks to juniors Carolyn Davis, Monica Engelman and Angel Goodrich for leadership and experience for the young team that features five freshmen.
At media day she was asked by moderators to characterize herself in three ways: loyal, sarcastic and laid back. She said that being loyal is something important, which she can offer to the team.
"Being loyal is a big thing, especially for freshmen coming in to know that their leader is someone who is going to be there for them," Davis said.
Of the three, Goodrich has spent the most time in the program. Her career was put on hold soon after she stepped onto campus after suffering an ACL injury her freshman year. She came back, but was injured again her sophomore year as well.
"They are a lead-by-example group and have grown to be more comfortable because you have to be able to lead by example, but you have to take it to another level." Henrickson said. "I think those three growing and maturing in that role as captains and as leaders have been able to do that and still maintain the friendships."
These three serve as captains for the second straight year for the program and lead the team in most statistics.
Schedule
Davis lead the team scoring 19 points per game and ranked second in the nation in field goal percentage at 66 percent. In addition to landing a spot on the Preseason All-Big 12 Women's Basketball Team, she received national attention for award nominations. She is featured on the State Farm Wade Trophy Watch List and the John R. Wooden Award List.
Now, in her fourth year with Kansas, Goodrich has taken steps to become more vocal and guide her team to success.
Goodrich said she wants to be an example for the younger players on how to fit into the program and how to succeed through hardships.
ery practice and works her hardest.
She has been pushing her teammates in practice and demanding a greater level of effort than ever before. Henrickson said Goodrich can do that because she attends ev-
Henrickson said that this dedication is characteristic of all three captains as they lead and serve the team.
look up to and respect," Goodrich said. "I want to be that person that they want to go to."
turity about them; a sense of pride in the program." Henrickson said: "They are all three very humble. There is not an ounce of ego and arrogance in any of them."
*all games in bold are at home
Engelman started all 34 games for the Jayhawks last year and ranked second on the team in
"I want to be someone that they
"I think they have a sense of ma-
*all games in bold are at home
Date Opponent Time
Nov. 2 EMPORIA STATE (EXHIBITION) 8 p.m.
Nov. 6 PITTSBURG STATE (EXHIBITION) 2 p.m.
Nov. 13 WESTERN MICHIGAN 2 p.m.
Nov. 16 CREIGHTON 8 p.m.
Nov. 20 WAKE FOREST 1 p.m.
Nov. 25 LAMAR 7 p.m.
Nov. 26 IUPUI 4 p.m.
Nov. 27 FLORIDA ATLANTIC 1:30 p.m.
Dec. 1 SMU 7 p.m.
Dec. 4 ALABAMA 2 p.m.
Dec. 8 WISCONSIN 7 p.m.
Dec. 17 UMKC 7 p.m.
Dec. 21 ORAL ROBERTS 7 p.m.
Dec. 28 SAM HOUSTON STATE 7 p.m.
Jan. 4 TEXAS 7 p.m.
Jan. 7 KANSAS STATE 7 p.m.
Jan. 11 IOWA STATE 7 p.m.
Jan. 15 MISSOURI 11:30 a.m.
Jan. 18 OKLAHOMA STATE 7 p.m.
Jan. 21 TEXAS A&M 7 p.m.
Jan. 25 TEXAS TECH 7 p.m.
Jan. 28 BAYLOR 7 p.m.
Jan. 31 OKLAHOMA 7 p.m.
Feb. 4 TEXAS A&M 7 p.m.
Feb. 8 TEXAS 7 p.m.
Feb. 12 KANSAS STATE Noon
Feb. 15 IOWA STATE 7 p.m.
Feb. 18 MISSOURI 1 p.m.
Feb. 21 TEXAS TECH 7 p.m.
Feb. 24 BAYLOR 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 29 OKLAHOMA STATE 7 p.m.
March 4 OKLAHOMA TBA
scoring and rebounding. She became an anchor for the young Jayhawks even as a freshman when she played all 33 games her first season.
Engelman said the trio can add a level of consistency, which the team needs to move forward.
The three captains start their second season leading the team in their respective areas. Their passion and determination serves as a model for the kind of athletes that Henrickson wants them to be.