MSU-Northern End Jimmies 10 Game Win Streak

MSU-Northern used a stiffling 2-3 zone to beat JC, 58-44 and end the Jimmies 10 game win streak. The Jimmies, who beat Montana State Western a day earlier, never could get on track and could never over come Northern's 10 point half time lead. The Jimmies, who trailed 26-16 at half, made a few runs and had the lead to 4 points with a little over 6 minutes left, but could never get over the hump.
The Jimmies, who are currently 11-3, had their lowest scoring out put of the season and for the first time all season had no one in double figures. They did make a season high of 9 three's. Ali Edwards (pictured) led the Jimmies off the bench with 9 points and shared team high honors with 7 rebounds. Amanda Rantapaa and Mara Paulson each added 8 points, followed by Kellie Schuneman with 7.
The Jimmies will take on NDSU on Saturday, December 20th in an exhibition game. They begin conference play on January 9th at Mayville State.

Jimmies win 10th Straight

Jamestown College ran its win streak to 10 games by beating Montana-Western, 70-61. The Jimmies trailed by five early in the game, but rallied to take a one point lead at half-time. Amanda Rantapaa sparked the Jimmies in the second half with two three-pointers that helped the Jimmies take control of the game. JC opened up a 18 point lead and then finished the game strong at the free throw line. For the game, the Jimmies were 21-15 from the line.

Freshman Mara Paulson continued her strong play with 20 points and 8 rebounds. Katie O'Neill added 12 points and 8 rebounds. Kellie Schuneman and Ali Edwards each added 9 points and Amanda Rantapaa and Allison Epping chipped in 8 each. For more on the game, visit:

http://www.jamestownsun.com/articles/index.cfm?id=76854&section=sports

Jimmies Beat Morris by 19 to Run Win Streak to 9

Allison Epping and Ali Edwards (pictured) each played huge roles in leading Jamestown College to a victory over Minnesota Morris. Epping scored 19 points, going 9-10 from the field and she also added 6 rebounds. Edwards scored 7 points, but created a lot of problems on the defensive end for Morris. Edwards ended up with 7 rebounds and 6 steals. She also tipped a lot of passes that led to turnovers. JC forced Morris into 31 turnovers and held them to 31% shooting on the night.

Jamestown College ran its win streak to 9 games and they are currently 10-2. JC had three players in double figures. Following Eppings 19 was freshman Mara Paulson with 13 and sophomore point guard, Kellie Schuneman chipped in 10 points. Katie O'Neill and Ali Edwards each added 7 points and Amanda Rantapaa rounded it out with 6 points. The Jimmies totaled 44 rebounds and 19 assists.

The Jimmies travel to Minot for two games this weekend. The Jimmies face Montana Western on Friday and Montana Northern on Saturday.

Paulson Named DAC Player of the Week

Jamestown College Freshman, Mara Paulson, was named the DAC Player of the Week. Mara was the first Jimmie player since Giuli Varriano was named the DAC Player in January, 2007. Mara scored a career high of 24 points and 11 rebounds against Valley City State. She was 7 of 12 from the field and a perfect 10-10 from the free throw line.

#5 Jimmie Women Beat Rival, Valley City St. in Conference Opener

With the Jimmies leading scorer, Heidi Fiechtner on the sideline due to an injury, Mara Paulson (pictured) and Allison Epping stepped up and helped lead the Jimmies to a huge win over conference rival, Valley City State. Paulson scored a career high of 24 points and a career high of 11 rebounds, going 7-12 from the field and 10-10 from the free throw line.

The Jimmies led the majority of the night, including 40-37 at the half. JC opened the second half on a 14-2 run which gave the Jimmies a 15 point lead. This was a crucial run as the Vikings chipped away throughout the second half, but the Jimmies finished strong and held on for a 72-67 win.

Ali Edwards scored a season high off the bench with 12 points and 8 rebounds. Kellie Schuneman added 12 points and 5 assists, and Allison Epping had another strong outing with 10 points and 6 rebounds.

The Jimmies, 9-2 on the season, take on Minnesota Morris on Wednesday night at the Civic Center. To read more about the game witht he Vikings, go to:

http://www.jamestownsun.com/articles/index.cfm?id=76389&section=Sports

Slow Start, Fast Finish leads to Jimmie Win

The Jamestown College women's basketball team overcame a sluggish first half, but still led by one point at halftime versus William Penn. After a ten day lay-off and some inspired defense by William Penn, the Jimmies struggled to find a consistent rhythm in the first half. Heidi Fiechtner provided some early sparks for the Jimmies though and scored 12 points in the first half. Overall, the Jimmies shot 37.5% in the first half. The Jimmies defense was again solid holding William Penn to 35% in the first half.

After intermission, the Jimmies found their rhythm immediately. The Jimmies started the second half on a 12-6 run and never turned back. Katie O'Neill scored 14 of her 17 points in the second half and Heidi Fiechtner finished with a game high and career high of 25 points. She was 9-14 from the field and 7-10 from the free throw line. Kellie Schuneman and Mara Paulson (both pictured) each added 8 points and Allison Epping added 8 points off the bench.

The Jimmies are currently 8-2 and have won 7 games in a row. They travel to the University of North Dakota for an exhibition game on Tuesday and follow that with their conference opener at rival Valley City State on Thursday.

Jimmies Hold Off Minnesota Morris, 74-64

Jamestown College held off a physical, pesky Minnesota Morris team to win their 6th straight game and run their overall record to 7-2. In what turned out to be one of the Jimmies most physical games of the season and overcoming foul trouble, the Jimmies did enough positive things to win by 10 on the road. Even though the Jimmies were somewhat out of rhythm on the offensive end, they still shot 51.9% from the field. The Jimmies did however struggle from the free throw line, going 15-26 from the line. Kellie Schuneman hit her first free throw of the night to extend her streak to 38 consecutive free throws before missing her second to end the streak.

Jamestown College forced Morris into 20 turnovers and 0-5 from the three point line. Morris did shoot 46% from the field for the game. The Jimmies were also out-rebounded for the first time this season.

Mara Paulson (pictured) continued to add to her early season success by leading the Jimmies with 17 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists. Heidi Fiechtner also continued her strong play with 16 points and 5 rebounds. Kellie Schuneman rounded out the scoring by adding 11 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists.

Schuneman sets Jamestown College record by hitting 37 straight free throws

Kellie Schuneman broke the free throw record for most consecutive free throws made, currently going 37-37. The old school record was held by Kathi Fischer, 1979-80. Kathi's record was 24 in a row. For the season Kellie is 52-57 from the line, 91%.

The streak started against Briar Cliff when Kellie converted 14-14. It continued against Northwestern, IA when Kellie went 7-7. Against Dakota Wesleyan, she added 4 more to break the current record of 24. Going into the game against Mt. Marty, Kellie was 25-25 and then went 12-12 to extend the streak to 37-37. Kellie will continue adding to the streak against Minnesota Morris.

Jimmies Extend Win Streak to 5 Games with 96-81 win over Mt. Marty

No. 9 ranked Jamestown College had a quick start scoring 51 points in the first half to open a 11 point lead over Mt. Marty at halftime. The Jimmies ended up with five players scoring in double figure. Kellie Schuneman lead the way with 23 points. Katie O'Neill continued her solid play by adding 16 points, including 8 straight points during a Jimmie run that built the lead to 25 points. Allison Epping (Pictured) and Heidi Fiechtner each added 16, and Mara Paulson scored 15 points. Amanda Rantapaa rounded out the scoring with 3 three pointers for 9 points. The Jimmies are currently 6-2 and travel to play Minnesota Morris on Tuesday night.

Katie O'Neill receives Optimist Club Athlete of the Week

Katie O'Neill – Junior – Jimmie Basketball – Hometown: Melbourne, Australia. Katie scored 7 points, including a key 3-pointer late in the game and converted a free throw in the last 15 seconds of JC's win over Northwestern on Friday. She also had 3 rebounds and 3 assists. On Saturday, in a win over Dordt, Katie had her Jimmie career high with 23 points. She hit on 9-of-11 shots from the field, including hitting both of her 3-point attempts. She was 3-of-3 from the foul line and added 7 rebounds, 5 steals, and 4 assists.

Jimmies Sweep on the Road, pick up third win in a row

There was no letdown for the Jamestown College women’s basketball team.

Less than 24 hours after a win over No. 14-ranked Northwestern (Iowa), the Jimmies completed a weekend road sweep of Great Plains Athletic Conference foes with a 68-43 victory over Dordt in Sioux Center, Iowa.

The No. 9-ranked Jimmies won their third straight over GPAC foes, taking a 10-point halftime lead and pulling away after the intermission.

To read more, go to:
http://www.jamestownsun.com/articles/index.cfm?id=75119§ion=sports

Schuneman named Optimist Club Athlete of the Week

Kellie Schuneman – Sophomore – Jimmie Basketball – Hometown: Lino Lakes, Minnesota. Kellie scored 16 points in the Jimmies' 5 point loss to Hastings. She was 5-of-12 from the field, including four 3-pointers, and she was 2-of-5 from the lines. She also had two rebounds and two assists. In the 71-66 win over Briar Cliff, Kellie was a perfect 14-of-14 from the free throw lines for 14 points. She also added 3 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal.

Fiechtner named Optimist Club Athlete of the Week

Heidi Fiechtner – Senior – Jimmie Basketball – Hometown: Fargo, North Dakota. Heidi scored 11 points for the Jimmies in their 89-49 win against Brandon on Friday. She was 3-of-8 from the field, 5-of-6 from the free throw line, and added 3 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal. In the 74-70 loss to Lakehead on Saturday, Heidi scored 19 points, going 7-of-10 from the field and 5-of-9 from the line. She also added 8 rebounds and 2 assists.

Jimmie Women Team Picture

The Jimmie Women enjoyed the beautiful weather and took a picture with the Tyson Center in the background, hoping to be able to make a return trip in March for the National Tournament.

Jimmie Women Enjoy Trip to Sioux City, IA

The Jamestown College Women's Basketball team made a Halloween trip to Sioux City, IA to play in the Morningside Classic, which pitted some of the top teams from the DAC and GPAC. The Jimmies had their first opportunity to play in the Tyson Center, which has been home to the National Tournament for the past ten years. The Jimmies opened up on Halloween day against the #2 ranked team in the country, Hastings College. The #9 Jimmies battled for 40 minutes, but just came up short, losing 55-50. Read more at http://www.jamestownsun.com/articles/index.cfm?id=74687&section=sports

On day two, the Jimmies battled Briar Cliff, IA. Briar Cliff has been noted to be a team in the GPAC that has the potential to be a very dangerous team, and they showed why. For the first 18 minutes of the game, the Jimmies controlled both ends of the court and opened a 17 point lead. Late in the half, the Jimmies had to sit 3 regulars due to foul trouble and this allowed the Chargers to close the gap to 6 points at halftime. The Jimmies opened the second half with 5 quick points to push the lead back to double digits, but once again the Chargers continued to battle back and eventually took the lead, but the Jimmies re-grouped and finished the game strong with some timely shots and free throws. For more on the game go to the Jamestown Sun.
http://www.jamestownsun.com/articles/index.cfm?id=74742&section=sports

The Jimmies are currently 2-2 after their trip to Sioux City. They will return to Iowa this weekend for another two tough games versus Northwestern and Dordt College.

JC women picked as DAC favorites

The 2008-09 Jamestown College Women's Basketball has been tabbed the DAC preseason favorites. To read more about this article, please go to the link listed:
http://www.jamestownsun.com/articles/index.cfm?id=74216&section=sports&freebie_check&CFID=107112265&CFTOKEN=68415401&jsessionid=88303b309d997d142434

Cori Doubek, Small Town North Dakota Girl, Excels on and off the Court

Hello Jimmie Fans,

I am Cori Doubek, one of the seniors at Jamestown College, and I will be playing basketball for the Jimmie Women's Basketball team for my fourth and final year. I am originally from Anamoose, ND, a small town with less than 300 people, and I graduated with a class of nine! I participated in basketball, volleyball, and track in high school; however, I decided to continue my athletic career by participating in the sport that I loved the most, basketball.

I first attended Jamestown in the fall of 2005. I found out that it was a great campus with very friendly people. At first, basketball seemed very overwhelming for me, but as the year went on, I became close with the girls on the team, and collegiate basketball was a challenge that I wanted to continue improving on. Over four years of basketball, I have had so many wonderful experiences. I've met some of my best friends and I've worked hard to get where I am today. Playing basketball not only helps me as an athlete, but it also helps me as a student as well. I keep myself motivated, I am organized, and I manage my time between basketball, studying, and my social life. I plan to graduate on May 9th, 2009 with a Psychology and Business degree.

I am very excited for another year of basketball! My love of the game has grown immensely and it is sad to think that this is my last and final year. On that note, I plan to work hard and do the best that I can to help my team to an unforgettable season.

Cori Anne Doubek

Senior Heidi Fiechtner comments on JC experience

Hello Jimmie Fans!


My name is Heidi Fiechtner. I am a senior at Jamestown College. I plan on graduating in May, 2009 with a degree in Psychology. I am originally from Fargo, North Dakota where I attended Fargo North High School and graduated in the spring of 2004.

I came to JC after spending a year at Concordia College-Moorhead where I participated in volleyball. I decided I wanted a change, and was fortunate enough to be given the chance to play basketball at Jamestown College. Through balancing my academics and basketball, I have learned a lot about myself and life. There have been many obstacles along the way, but my love of the game, the program I have been fortunate enought to be a part of, and my teammates and coaches have helped me see past, and be able to conquer the challenges presented.


I have been blessed to be a part of the Jimmie Women's Basketball program for the past three years and I am excited about this upcoming season. We have a great combination of old and new talent that will make for a fun and promising season.

Hope to see you all there!
Heidi Fiecthner

Jimmie Women Knock off Alumni

Five alumni and three future Jamestown College alumni battled the Jamestown College women's varsity team on Friday night (Oct. 17). The Jimmie women came away victorious by a score of 95-43. The alumni were coached by Jamestown College's all-time victory leader, Lawrie Paulson. Coach Paulson coached the Jimmies from 1985-2004 and gathered 276 wins and now is the Athletic Director at Jamestown College.

Jenn Maus, Brietta Bowerman, and Nicole Nold, all class of 2006 were on hand along with Lindsey Ness, class of 2007 and Katie Rood, class of 2005. Kellee Black, class of 2009 led the alumni with 16 points followed by Bowerman with 12. Mallory Sand, class of 2009 chipped in 7.

Leading the way for the Jimmies was freshman, Mara Paulson, 19 points and 9 rebounds. She was followed by junior, Amanda Rantapaa with 15, including 3 three-pointers. Amanda also added 4 steals and 3 assists. Katie O'Neill chipped in 9 points, 4 assists, 4 rebounds, and 4 steals. Kellie Schuneman pitched in 8 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists. Sophomore Stacey Nygaard finished with 8 points off the bench.

Head Coach Mark Wiest thought the alumni game was a success. "We were very glad to have some of the girls come back and participate. It's a great way for our former players and current players to re-connect. We hope to make this an annual game and hope in the future we have more alumni come back to compete." If you hope to participate in the future, please feel free to contact Mark Wiest at mwiest@jc.edu.

Jamestown College opens their regular season on Friday afternoon, October 24th at the Mayville State Classic. The Jimmies open with Brandon University at 2:30 and follow it up on Saturday against Lakehead University at 2:30 also.

Jimmie ink 13 Freshman

Jamestown College signed 13 freshman for the 2008-09 season. Broken down, seven recruits come from North Dakota including Co-Senior Class A Athlete of the Year, Mara Paulson, from Fargo Shanley (pictured). There are also two former Jamestown High School athletes, Madey Hornung and Jenny Schuchard. Four athletes hail from the state of Minnesota and two from South Dakota. All of the athletes bring their own strengths to the court and as they gain experience and learn more about our program, they will help our program continue to grow and move in the right direction.

Transfers Katie O'Neill and Allison Epping joing women's basketball team

Katie O'Neill, an all-conference guard from Cloud County Community College (Kansas) will continue her collegiate career for the Jimmies. Katie is a native of Melbourne, Australia. As a sophomore, Katie was a second-team all-Jayhawek West Conference team selection and was named to the all-conference tournament team. Katie is 5'8 and as a sophomore she averaged 12 points a game and 5.1 rebounds. She also led the Cloud County CC with 113 assists and 79 steals.

Allison Epping, a 6'1 post player from Carl Sandburg College (Petersburg, IL) will join the Jimmies for 2008-09 season. Epping scored 583 points, had 332 rebounds, 96 steals, and 42 assists during her career at Carl Sandburg. As a sophomore, Allison was named 2nd Team All-Conference and 2nd Team All-Region. Allison was also named the recipient of the Bob Bopp awards, which is given to the top male and female athlete at Carl Sandburg College based on academic success.

Varriano named NAIA Honorable Mention All-American

After being named DAC Second Team All-Conference, Giuli Varriano (Fargo Shanley) followed it up by being named to the NAIA All-American Honorable Mention team. Giuli was also named the DAC's Defensive Player of the Year for the second consecutive year. "Giuli had a great statistical season. The numbers speak for themselves, but she has never cared about stats," head Coach Mark Wiest said. "She's all about wins and losses. All she cares about is doing whatever it takes for the team to be successful. That's just how she is."

Giuli finished the season scoring 552 points which was 5th best in JC history. She now has 1,017 career points which is 13th all time in JC history.

You can read the entire release here:
http://naia.cstv.com/sports/w-baskbl-div2/spec-rel/031808aam.html

Varriano and Doubek named DAC All-Conference

Jamestown College Women's Basketball players Giuli Varriano (Fargo Shanley) and Cori Doubek (Drake-Anamoose) were both selected to the DAC All-Conference Teams. Giuli is a repeat selection and she was also named the DAC's Defensive Player of the Year for the second consecutive season. Cori was a first time selection. For the season, Cori averaged 9.55 ppg and 7.3 rpg. Cori was one of the top rebounders on the season in the DAC.

You can view the entire team at this site:

http://www.dakotaac.org/basketball/womens/conference.htm