May 6, 2009

Pair of Lady Tigers’ sign to play basketball at Baker

Having played valuable roles as members of the Cowley College women’s basketball team, sophomores Courtney Goodrum and JaNeil Robinson recently signed letters of intent to play basketball at Baker University.

The duo helped Cowley finish 24-8 this past season and win 45 games over their two years at the school.

“I am proud of what they were able to do for us and think they will do great at Baker,” Cowley head coach Todd Clark said. “I am elated for both of them.”

They will be joining a Baker team that finished the 2008-2009 season with a record of 15-16 overall and 10-10 in the Heart of America Athletic Conference.

Neither player’s role entitled them to score much at Cowley, however, their contributions to the team did not always show up in the statistics.

Despite being only 5-foot- 8, Robinson’s scrappy play helped her finish third on the team with an average of 4.0 rebounds per game. She also was fifth in scoring, and was fourth on the team in assists, steals and blocks. The sophomore from Wamego started every game this past season.

Goodrum, a 5-10 forward from Wellington, came on strong towards the end of last season as she had 10 points and seven rebounds in a win over Labette on Feb. 11 and finished with 12 points and eight rebounds in a victory over Colby on March 3.

Goodrum and Robinson helped the Lady Tigers win 12 of its final 13 games. The duo will be joined at Baker by former Lady Tiger basketball player Cameron Roland.

Pictured: From left, JaNeil Robinson, Cowley head coach Todd Clark, and Courtney Goodrum.