Hall of Fame
Griffon Women's Basketball enjoyed a terrific run of dominance after winning the MIAA in 1997, and it all came to a head again in 2001-02. Slifer led the Griffs to a 27-3 overall record and a 16-2 mark in the MIAA. At the time, it was the sixth straight season that Griffon women's basketball won 22 or more games, and it was the sixth straight season finishing inside the top three of the MIAA standings. Once again, the Griffs got to cut down nets at home, defeating Washburn in the MIAA tournament title, 54-51, at the MWSU Fieldhouse. With that, Missouri Western was again the NCAA South Central Regional host, automatically qualifying as the No. 1 seed. The 2001-02 team averaged a program record 17.7 assists per game. The team also averaged 76 points per game – the second most of any team in program history. Slifer was not only MIAA Coach of the Year once again, but he was a Kodak/Russell Athletic Coach of the Year Finalist. Nicole Lindsey-Collier (2015 MWSU Hall of Fame Class) was a Kodak/WBCA All-America Team Finalist, and a second team all-MIAA selection. Krista Small was a Daktronics All-South Central Region Second Team selection, and a second team all-MIAA pick. Carliss Holland was also a second team all-MIAA pick, while JoAnna Stuelke was an honorable mention all-MIAA honoree.
