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Cabrini makes presence known in NCAA recordbooks
by Jenny Yoos
books come out," McCartney said.
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Cabrini's sports program has produced athletes who have made it into NCAA record books. In addition, Cabrini teams continue to prosper this season. These athletes from Cabrini who have even made it into NCAA record books. Some of the athletes are Melissa Posse, MaryKate Fannon and Megan Dillon. All of these women played basketball for Cabrini with excellence. Men's basketball also has a successful record in NCAA history, however "we can not state the exac_trecords unW the next NCAA record books come out," sports information director Bob McCartney said.
Melissa Posse was an excellent player in Cabrini's history. She graduated from Cabrini in 1999, and she broke several records. The records she holds are in total rebounds, rebounds per game, field goal percentage and points. "I can not state the exact statistics until the next NCAA record
MaryKate Fannon, another women's basketball player, has broken some NCAA records also. Mary Kate graduated in 1993 from Cabrini. She is currently 17th in three-point field goals per game.
Megan Dillon is yet another basketball player who has proven her excellence in athletics in NCAA record books. She currently holds three records in NCAA history. The records she holds are 8th in assists; with 618 assists, 12th in assist average and 6th in assists per game.
Overall, the men's basketball team Cabrini has proven to be wonderful and successful. "They have an all time winning record or program in NCAA history," McCartney said.
The overall records for Cabrini's sports teams this year are extremely good. All of the teams this season are helping to carry on the athletic success of the college.
Men's soccer is currently holding a 12-4 record overall and a 6-1 record in the Penn- sylvania Athletic Conference. They have three games left in their season before the playoffs begin. If the men win on Oct. 23 against Marywood they will have the opportunity for home field advantage throughout the playoffs.
Women's soccer is also having an exceptional season so far this year. Their overall record is 12-3 and their record in the PAC is 7-0. Their last two games are Oct. 21 and Oct. 23, before the playoffs begin. If the tearn beats Marywood, it will be their first undefeated regular season in the PAC. The women have already gained home field advantage throughout the playoffs.
The women's field hockey regular season has already come to an end, however they play Misericordia on Oct. 21 in the first round of the playoffs. Their record is now 10-9 overall and 9-2 in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference. If they win against Misericordia, they then travel to Wesley on Oct. 27. "When they played Misericordia during the regular season, Cabrini won 2- l," McCartney said.
Women's tennis has ended its season this fall. Their record is 7-12 and 3-7 in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference. "As for the tournament, the women compete as individuals and they are not yet sure if anyone is competing yet," McCartney said.
The women's volleyball team is still undergoing their season. Their record is 6-17 and 2-6 in the Pennsylvania Athletic Con- , ference. On Oct. 21 they play against Rosemont which will be the last home game for the seniors.
Cross Country, both men's and women'sBB, are also experiencing another successful season. Cross Country has no record, however they are doing well. On Sat.Oct. 23 they are running in the Cabrini Invitational at Belmont Plateau. The Pennsylvania Athletic Conference Championship is Nov. 6 and both the women and the men are defending champions.