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For Immediate Release                                                       Contact: Clint Weddle, Head Women’s Basketball Coach

May 12, 2004                                                                         cweddle@oak.edu • 812-749-1264

 

Lady Oaks Sign Two

 

Molly Murphy became the first recruit for the Lady Oaks heading into the 2004-2005 Basketball Season.  Molly played her high school ball at Conner High School, in Burlington Kentucky, for Coach Carmen Shannon.    Murphy, who stands 6’3”, averaged 14.5 points a game, 7 rebounds, and shot 60% from the field during her senior campaign.  As a student Molly ranked 22nd in her graduating class and plans to major in secondary education at OCU.  Molly has the athletic ability to step out on the floor or play inside next season for the Lady Oaks. 

 

Jodi Hobbs became the second player to sign with the Lady Oaks for the upcoming season.  Jodi played high school ball for Coach Rick Marshall at North Knox.  The 5’10” Hobbs averaged 8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 2.1 steals a game as a senior.  North Knox finished the season with a record of 26-2 and finished as sectional and regional champions.  Jodi has a good shooting touch and is noted as an excellent passer.  Jodi plans to major in elementary education at OCU.