1. Deanna M. Werner
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For Immediate Release
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Texas A&M Women’s Golf
Aggies Climb to 14th in Third Round of NCAA Championship
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The 10th-ranked Texas A&M women’s golf team carded a 12-over-par 300 on Thursday
and climbed to 14th place with one round remaining at the 2012 NCAA Championship at Vanderbilt Legends
Club North Course.
All 24 teams in the championship were over par for the third round, including the leader Alabama, who shot an
18-over 306. The Crimson Tide (877, +13) saw their 11-stroke lead dwindle to just two shots, making the final
round the determining factor in crowning the 2012 NCAA National Champion.
With a 54-hole score of 35-over 899 (301-298-300), the Aggies are looking up at second-place Southern
California (879), Purdue (883), South Carolina (883), Virginia (883), LSU (884), North Carolina (885), Arizona
State (887), UCLA (888), Oklahoma (888), Duke (892), Florida (892) and North Carolina State (898).
Rounding out the team standings are Colorado (900), Michigan State (901), Vanderbilt (901), Pepperdine (903),
Baylor (903), Texas (905), Arkansas (913), Tennessee (914), Ohio State (915) and Stanford (920).
“The girls are in better spirits and it felt better today,” A&M head coach Trelle McCombs said. “We made several
clutch putts and I didn’t see them play scared. Tomorrow, I’m looking for the same sort of aggressiveness that
we had today. With a little help from the other teams, we might be able to make a little run to the top 10, we’ll
see what happens.”
A highlight from A&M’s third round came from freshman Patricia Garcia when she posted the Aggies’ first eagle
of the championship on her final hole.
“I hit an amazing drive,” Garcia said of the par-5, 455-yard ninth hole. “I told myself to just hit the ball in the
fairway because there were some bunkers on the right. Then, I had 217 to the flag and I needed to bounce it a
little in front, so I hit my 3-wood with a little bit of a draw. I just wanted to put the ball on the green. I got there
and it was an 8-footer. I knew I needed to make the put, and it felt really good.”
Garcia shot a 3-over 75 on Thursday and is tied for 50th with 225 (76-74-75).
Sophomore Katerina Ruzickova stayed steady and turned in A&M’s best individual score of the day with a 2-
over 74. She is tied for 11th with 219 (73-72-74) and trails the individual co-leaders (Oklahoma’s Chirapat Jao-
Javanil and Arizona State’s Giulia Molinaro with 4-over 212s) by seven shots.
Sophomore Natalie Reeves is tied for 53rd with 226 (75-75-76), junior Mary Michael Maggio is tied for 77th with
229 (77-77-75) and junior Sarah Beth Davis is 125th with 244 (83-82-79).
A&M will play with North Carolina State and Colorado for Friday’s final round and tees off from the first hole at
8:25 a.m. (CT). Live streaming of holes 9 and 18 and live scoring and can be found at NCAA.com. Also follow
the Aggies with live updates on Twitter @AggieWomensGolf.

2. Deanna M. Werner
For Immediate Release
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Texas A&M Women’s Basketball
Amy Wright Completes Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M women’s basketball head coach Gary Blair announced the
completion of his coaching staff Thursday with the hiring of Amy Wright as an assistant coach.
Wright comes to Aggieland after one season as an assistant coach at Arizona State and following a three-year
stint at Cleveland State. She was also a four-year letterwinner under Blair at the University of Arkansas, and
previously spent time at A&M as an academic assistant and a radio color analyst for road games.
“Amy is one of the rising young stars in the coaching community and we are excited to have her back to be with
us at Texas A&M,” Blair said. “It is a privilege to watch a former player learn the ropes in coaching and make her
mark. It is even more gratifying to have her return to work alongside you, especially here at A&M where we’ve
worked so hard to build one of the top programs in the nation.
“Amy is full of energy and ready to work at the highest level. We are eager for her to put her talents to use to
keep us among the elite teams in women’s basketball.”
Over the nine years of her coaching career, Wright has been a part of eight winning seasons, with each of those
eight teams making postseason play (3 NCAA, 5 WNIT). She has worked with five 20-win teams and earned
two conference championships.
In her most recent stop, Wright revamped Arizona State’s entire recruiting system to help sign one of its highest-
ranked recruiting classes. Specializing in out-of-bounds plays, on-court work with guards, and opponent
scouting reports, Wright was instrumental in the Sun Devils’ 20-win season and a WNIT berth.
“I am very excited to become a part of the Texas A&M women's basketball staff,” said Wright. “Returning to a
familiar place, with familiar people is a great feeling when entering a new position. Having played for Coach
Blair, I am most thrilled with the opportunity to now work with him. I understand the expectations of A&M
women’s basketball and of being an Aggie, and I look forward to helping carry on a tradition-rich program.”
While at Cleveland State from 2008-11, Wright helped guide the program to 59 wins, a conference
championship and a pair of postseason berths. She served as the program's recruiting coordinator, assisted
with game preparation and player development, and spent her final year as CSU’s associate coach.
In 2011, Cleveland State posted its second-highest win total in school history (21), tied the school record for
most Horizon League wins (12) and earned a regional top seed in the Women's National Invitational
Tournament (WNIT) where it would go on to earn its first-ever postseason win. One season earlier, the Vikings
advanced to the NCAA Tournament after winning the Horizon League Championship. In her first season at
CSU, Wright helped develop the 2009 Horizon League's Co-Player of the Year and Co-Defensive Player of the
Year.
Prior to her appointment at Cleveland State, Wright spent one season as an assistant coach at Western
Kentucky. The Lady Toppers had a tremendous campaign, compiling a 28-8 record and earning an automatic
bid to the NCAA Championship after winning the 2008 Sun Belt Conference Championship.
Wright began her coaching career at South Florida (2003-06). While at USF, she helped the Bulls amass 54
wins, including a 21-win campaign in 2004-05. During her tenure, USF made three trips to the postseason,
earning an at-large berth to the NCAA Championship in 2006.
As a player, Wright started four seasons under Blair at Arkansas from 1999-2002. She is the only point guard in
school history to lead the Lady Razorbacks to four straight postseason appearances, including the 1999 WNIT
Championship and a berth in the WNIT semifinals in 2000.

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Wright is Arkansas' all-time leader in assists (717) and she set the school record for assists in a season as a
senior (205). In her final two years, she led the Lady Razorbacks to the second round of the NCAA
Championship.
“She was an excellent point guard at Arkansas and called every play for our team,” added Blair. “I’m confident
that she will continue to develop Aggie point guards to the top level we strive for.”
An SEC Academic Honor Roll selection as a sophomore (1999-00), Wright never missed a game, playing in a
school-record 131 consecutive contests.
Following her collegiate career, Wright participated in the WNBA Pre-Draft Camp and was drafted by the Detroit
Shock in 2002.
A native of Williamsburg, Ind., and 1998 graduate of Northeastern High School, Wright earned a bachelor’s
degree in marketing and management from Arkansas in 2002. She will complete her master’s degree in sports
and administration from Ohio University in December 2012.
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT WRIGHT
“I have known Amy since her days as a player at the University of Arkansas and I was given the pleasure to
work with her last year. She gave her all in everything she did and the quality of her work was outstanding.
There was no job that was too difficult and no job that she did not excel at. Our players loved her for her
attention to detail and her fun-loving spirit. I loved her because she gave me the opportunity to be a head coach.
I could trust her to do her job and do it well. Her presence each and every day made a tremendous difference in
the lives of all she touched. There is no question Texas A&M has hired a coach who is a difference-maker.”
– Joseph Anders, Former Interim Head Coach at Arizona State, Current Assistant Coach at New Mexico
“Amy Wright was a great hire for Texas A&M. Coach Gary Blair has known her since she was 16 years old and
Amy has blossomed nicely as an assistant coach. She has high character and will do what it takes to get the job
done. She has great rapport with the student-athletes, is strong in individual skill training and is a relentless
recruiter. This being a technological time, she is well-versed in and can handle anything that relates to
technology. She knows how to coach on the big stage and has done so in BCS conferences. Texas A&M will
benefit with Amy Wright being a member of the Aggie staff.”
– Bret McCormick, Lead Evaluator - All-Star Girls Report
“Amy is a big ball of energy. She separates from others with her work ethic, passion and knowledge of the
game. Having a former player that has played in the SEC, at the highest level, knows our system, and has a
national network of contacts is critical. This is Amy’s second trip to Aggieland. She was vital behind the scenes
mentoring our Elite Eight point guard corps. There is no one I trust more to bring a fresh perspective in recruiting
and guard development. She has already made an impact on our players. It is not just a career move for Amy,
it’s coming home to family.”
– Kelly Bond, Texas A&M Women’s Basketball Associate Head Coach

4. Deanna M. Werner
For Immediate Release
Friday, December 4, 2009
Texas A&M Soccer
Peterson Selected Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award Winner
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M defender Emily Peterson, a fifth-year senior who overcame a serious
physical disability to lead her team to the 2009 NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Championship round of 16,
was selected as the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award winner for women’s soccer on Friday evening.
Peterson maintains a 3.92 grade point average in finance as part of the Mays Business Honors Program. She is
a three-time member of the ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District teams and the Academic All-Big
12 first team. Peterson was one of 43 top business undergraduates to participate in an intensive professional
development program designed to strengthen leadership abilities. She was born without a left arm but
participated in team sports since a young age at the encouragement of her parents. Peterson also volunteers for
the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children hand camp every year, counseling parents of children with upper-
limb differences.
"It is a tremendous honor to be the recipient of the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award,” Peterson said. “The past five
years I have been blessed to go to a school known for its tradition of hard work, whether it is in the classroom,
on the field, or around the community. Winning this award is a reflection of that Aggie Spirit and what I love so
much about Texas A&M. I would like to thank everyone for their support. I am truly honored.”
The award, chosen by a nationwide vote of Division I women’s coaches, national soccer media and fans, is
awarded annually to the most outstanding senior student-athlete in NCAA® Division I women’s soccer. The
announcement and trophy presentation were made today by Lowe’s during the 2009 NCAA® Women’s College
Cup® at the Aggie Soccer Stadium.
An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School™, the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award
focuses on the total student-athlete and encourages students to use their platform in athletics to make a positive
impact as leaders in their communities. The award identifies personal qualities that define a complete student-
athlete, with criteria including excellence in the classroom, outstanding character and community service in
addition to competition on the field.
On the pitch, Peterson led the Aggies to their 10th appearance in the NCAA Sweet 16. During the first two
matches, she recorded a goal from her central defender position and tallied an assist. Texas A&M fell in double
overtime to Florida State in the tournament and finished the year 15-7-3 with a final regular-season ranking of
No. 22.
"I'm so excited for Emily and for her fans at hearing the news of her being selected as the recipient of this year's
Lowe's Senior CLASS Award,” Texas A&M coach G Guerrieri said. “Petey's such a wonderful and inspirational
role model for everyone who values hard work, intelligence, modesty, and what it means to be a great and
caring teammate. I'm so proud of her and feel blessed to have been around Emily Peterson in her college
years."