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Commentaryby Ron D'Orazio ,r--t ,t sports editor

v For most of us earth people, there are nine-and-half months left until we reach 2000. In senior Melissa Posse's case, she may get to 2000 a good deal quicker.

Posse, a forward on the women's basketball team, is on pace to score 2,000 points in her college career.

If she reaches that milestone, Posse would become the first player in the college's history to accomplish that feat.

Imagine that-2,000 points in a four-year span. Sure, there are others who have ac-

C:OOu»:IIStN~fft your hat just because it is such a rarity. all of the years of Division III basketbalY, not even thirty players have hit that marK. sse has averaged over 20 • s per game in her ears ere. I would be hard-pressed to think of any other basketball player to have that high of any average.

As many of you know, much of the focus of winter sports here at Cabrini is directed towards the men's basketball program. I am not saying this with any disrespect to the players or head coach John Dzik. They have been a great team throughout Cabrini history and are six-time Pennsylvania Athletic Conference champs.

The fact is they are probably the most talked-about team and their games draw the most fans on a regular basis. With that in mind, Posse's feat stands out all the more. The accomplishment helps to shine the spotlight on a well-deserved Lady Cavaliers team. As Posse told me herself, the team has the best depth and bench strength since she has been here and has a great chance win the title this season.

The Lady Cavaliers are currently the top seed in the PAC's southern division with a 14-1 record.

The men's team is 11-4 in the PAC and in the second playoff spot.

The success of teams in the regular season might be a bridge to a double championship.

If the Lady Cavs win the PAC, it will cap off an amazing year for the team and an up and down year for Posse.

During the early stretch of games in the season, Posse was below her scoring standards until a game at the end of January, when she scored 31

Iand currently ranks Posse at 13th on the all-time Division ill list. By the end of the season, Posse will have most certainly moved into the top 10.

The school has seen many stars, including recent ones like Billy Carr and Mary Kate Fannon.

Now there is Posse, who with all of her accomplishments, wants to add a championship to her resume.

Surrounded by a team with great, young talent, the title is in reach. Whatever happens in the postseason, Posse has made her mark on Cabrini, a mark that should be i;emembered for a long time.

• Leading scorer in Cabrinibasketball history

• Leading rebounder in Cabrini basketball history

• 13th place on the NCAA's Division ill career rebounding list

• 12th place on the NCAA's Division ill career field goal percentage list

• 1\vo-time team MVP

• Seventh Lady Cavalier in history to reach 1,000 point plateau t• Six-time PAC player of the week selection

• 1\vo-time PAC Academic Honor Roll selection

• Five-timeECAC Southern Region player of the week selection

• Has led Cabrini to a record of 72-27 in her four-year span points in a single game. The game seemed to rum her season around and she has averaged over 20 points since then.

Posse's career has been nothing short of exceptional. She not only leads the school in all-time scoring, but Posse has over 1,200 rebounds in her career. That number tops the all-time rebounding list at Cabrini ll.EcORDS

Career Points

3,171-Jeannie Demers, Buena Vista University, 1984-87

Season Points

891-Jeannie Demers, Buena Vista University, 1987

Single Game Points

61-Ann Gilbert, Oberlin vs. Allegheny, Feb. 6, 1991

Rebounds Per Gatne

35-Terry Cole, Rutgers-Camden vs. Rowan, Jan. 13, 1983

Rebounds Per Season

579-Carla Gadsden, New Jersey City, 1982

Rebounds Per Career ""

1,419-Arlene Eagan, Buffalo State, 1988-91

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