The Emory Women's Basketball Team celebrated its best season in seven years.  Not only did the squad post a 15-10 record, but the Eagles also put together an eight-game winning streak and defeated three nationally-ranked teams.  Head coach Christy Thomaskutty, in her third season at the helm, molded a clever team built with an eclectic blend of maturing veterans and inspiring newcomers.

Emory's schedule was not for the meek. The Eagles played nine games against teams ranked in the top-25 among NCAA Division III schools, which included four schools from Emory's conference, the University Athletic Association (UAA).  Six of the Eagles' 17 different opponents advanced to the NCAA Tournament. Emory admirably stood toe-to-toe with every rival, and acquitted itself with class and composure.

Forward Lynn Oberschmidt was the offensive focal point for the Eagles. The senior co-captain led the Eagles in points, assists and rebounds.  At 11.1 points per game, she finished fourth in the UAA in scoring average and fourth in shooting percentage, making the All-UAA second team.  In one of the most memorable games of her career, she had 10 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists to lead the Eagles to a 62-52 victory over 11th ranked Brandeis (Mass.).  In a conference victory over Carnegie Mellon (Pa.), she scored 24 points on 10-11 shooting from the field and 4-4 from the foul line. After eclipsing the 1,000-point plateau during a win against seventh-ranked New York University, Oberschmidt ended her collegiate career as Emory's fifth all-time leading scorer, as well as second all-time in field goal percentage (.509), fifth in blocks, 10th in rebounds and 10th in assists.

Junior point guard Beth Bergmann continued to direct the flow of the offense with her steady control and exemplary court vision.  She averaged 9.8 points per game, while leading the team in steals. She was second in the UAA and 25th among NCAA Division III players in free throw percentage (85.2 percent). During the season, she was twice named the UAA Athlete of the Week.  Bergmann hit five three-pointers en route to 21 points against Piedmont (Ga.).  In a New Year's Eve victory over Maryville (Tenn.), she celebrated with a season high 23 points and six steals.

Senior center and co-captain Katie Bergfeld led the team by example both on and off the court. A defensive dynamo, she did the team's dirty work in the paint, leading the team in blocks and finishing third in rebounds. She grabbed a season high 13 rebounds against Oglethorpe, and scored 13 points in a win versus Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Bergfeld finished her Emory basketball career in sixth place all-time in blocks and 13th in rebounds.

Newcomers made an immediate impact and hinted at the Eagles' bright future. Freshman forward Lora Turner finished second in the conference in field goal percentage, shooting 51.9 percent.  She was third on the Eagles in scoring (8.7 points per game) and second in rebounding (5.4 rebounds per game).  She played her best in big games, scoring 17 points against nationally-ranked Brandeis and a team high 11 points versus third-ranked Washington (Mo.). Like Bergmann, she won conference player of the week honors twice during the season.  Another freshman, guard Erica Kaplan, shot 40 percent from three-point range, while averaging 7.2 points per game. In the upset over New York, Kaplan, a Long Island native, returned home and poured in a career high 21 points en route to UAA Player of the Week honors.  Freshman center Kate Garrity played all 25 games and proved to be a versatile addition to the lineup, averaging 4.0 points and 2.8 rebounds per game. With her deft shooting touch, she flipped in a season high 14 points versus Carnegie Mellon and shot 40.4 percent from the field. Freshman forward Kerry Madison appeared in 24 games, contributing a slew of rebounds and blocked shots.

In addition to the young players, Emory's roster was loaded with experienced, game-tested veterans. Defensive specialist Katie Anding was second on the team with 38 steals in 25 games,including a four-steal performance against LaGrange (Ga.). The junior guard scored a season-high 11 points in the upset win over NYU.  Sophomore guard Katie Rizzo averaged over 14 minutes per game, and hit the last-second game-winning shot against Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Senior center Stephanie Holland finished her four-year Emory career memorably, pulling down a career high seven rebounds in a Senior Night win over Carnegie Mellon (Pa.).

The Eagles constantly adapted to game conditions and trends. Seven different Emory players led the team in scoring during individual games, and seven different players pulled down team-high rebounds. The resourceful Eagles outscored their opponents by 68 after halftime, leading to seven come-from-behind victories. The team was incredibly adept at keeping its players in the game, as only two Eagles fouled out all season. Emory's five UAA wins were its most since the 1999-2000 season.

All-University Athletic Association
Lynn Oberschmidt              Second Team         Cincinnati, OH (McNicholas)

CoSIDA Academic All-District
Lynn Oberschmidt              Second Team         Cincinnati, OH (McNicholas)