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From the Director of Athletics Hurricane Fans, I can’t believe another year of Hurricane Athletics has come to a close. It seems like it was just yesterday that we were getting ready to start the 2014-15 campaign. As we reflect on this past year in this month’s magazine, I would like to thank our student-athletes, coaches and staff for all the hard work, dedication and passion they put into their daily activities here at The U. Through their efforts, the University of Miami Athletics department is achieving excellence in academics, athletics and life. Leading off, I would like to congratulate the Hurricanes baseball team on earning a spot in this year’s College World Series. Qualifying for the College World Series (CWS) for the 24th time in school history is nothing short of remarkable and ranks second most all-time in the CWS. This incredible run of consistency is a testament to every coach and student-athlete who has worn the Miami uniform and Head Coach Jim Morris and his staff have maintained a standard of excellence for all of our programs. The month of June also saw 11 All-America honors bestowed upon nine student-athletes following their performances at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. I would like to congratulate Kelsey Balkwill, Artie Burns, Christian Cook, Taneisha Cordell, John-Patrick Friday, Anthonia Moore Alysha Newman, Precious Ogunleye and Shakima Wimbley for their efforts last month. Additionally, Lea Jonson was recognized as an Academic All-American in track and Field. Furthermore, I would like to recognize David Thompson who was named the ACC Scholar Athlete of the year for Baseball. I also would like wish sophomore women’s golfer Daniela Darquea the best of luck as she begins competition in the 2015 U.S. Women’s Open Championship next week (July 9-12). I know she will do us all proud while competing on the biggest stage in women’s golf. Make sure to follow her success via twitter at @HurricanesGolf and on Hurricanesports.com. Fans can watch the event live on Fox Sports 1 and Fox Sports. Finally, I would like to thank Miami alumnus Scott Mueller for his $1 million gift to the athletic department. This leadership gift will provide an academic and athletic opportunity to a deserving young man who will proudly represent UM on the football field while working toward a degree. Scott truly defines what it means to be a Miami Hurricane and we can’t thank him enough for his passion and support of our student-athletes and his commitment to Building Champions! Many of our teams are already working towards next season, including the 13 new members of our football team who started summer session B classes in Coral Gables. I would like to wish them, and all of our new student-athletes, the very best of luck as they begin their respective journeys at The U. I hope you enjoy this month’s magazine as we reflect on the latest Hurricane news and look ahead to another exciting month. Go Canes! Blake James

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Four Miami women’s tennis players made the All-ACC Academic Team, and Stephanie Wagner was named the ACC Women’s Tennis ScholarAthlete of the Year.

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Shakima Wimbley placed eighth in the women’s 400m final at the 2015 USATF Championships.

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Thompson Named Scholar-Athlete of the Year

David Thompson’s selection as 2015 ACC Baseball Scholar-Athlete of the Year headlined the 2015 ACC Baseball All-Academic Team released Monday by the conference office. Thompson, Miami’s first ever winner of the prestigious award, was one six Hurricanes to earn Academic All-ACC recognition, tied for the second-most among any ACC program. The announcement continues an impressive run of academic awards for the Hurricanes, who were also recognized as the top GPA holder of any team participating in the 2015 College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. To be eligible for consideration for the All-ACC Academic team, a student-athlete, regardless of classification, must have earned a 3.00 grade point average for the previous semester and maintained a 3.00 cumulative average during her academic career. A sports administration major, Thompson was joined by Willie Abreu (sport administration), Danny Briggi (economics), Bryan Garcia (accounting), Cooper Hammond (human & social development) and Garrett Kennedy (legal studies), One of five finalists for the 2015 Dick Howser Trophy, Thompson was voted to the All-ACC First Team following a stellar junior campaign in which he led the country in RBIs with 90 and tied for second with 19 home runs. One of only three players nationally to earn be a unanimous First Team All-American, he led the Hurricanes to their first appearance in Omaha since 2008. Thompson earned Dean’s List recognition during the spring semester and is working towards a Bachelor of Science in education with a minor in communications. He was drafted in the fourth round of the 2015 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft by the New York Mets, and has begun his professional career in the organization’s minor league system. Abreu had another stellar season for Miami, earning third-team All-ACC honors after hitting .288 while starting in 66 of 67 possible games. Abreu, who was named one of two team captains prior to the season, hit six home runs and totaled 47 RBI. Briggi emerged as one of Miami’s top relievers in his first season with the Hurricanes as a senior-walk on. The righthander, who will attend Miami’s Miller School of Medicine in the fall, finished with a 1.76 ERA and 1-0 record in 22 appearances. Garcia served as Miami’s closer for the second straight season and was recognized with All-ACC third-team honors. The sophomore, who was elected as a team captain, finished with 10 saves and a 2.50 ERA, and ranks among the top 10 all-time save leaders in program history. Hammond was Miami’s top righthanded reliever in 2015, tying for the team lead with 37 appearances while recording a 2.25 ERA. The sophomore submariner totaled a 5-1 record in 40.0 innings, striking out 30 batters and walking just nine. Kennedy, who was drafted in the 14th round of the 2015 MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers, had a breakout year for Miami in his final season. Kennedy batted .320, earned third-team All-ACC honors and finished with seven home runs and 51 RBI.

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Alumnus Makes $1 Million Gift to Athletics

University of Miami alumnus Scott C. Mueller, BBA ’85 and CEO of Dealer Tire, has made a gift of $1 million to establish The Scott C. Mueller Endowed Football Scholarship at the University of Miami. The gift will help fund a scholarship in perpetuity for a student on the football team. Mueller, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, attended the University of Miami on an academic scholarship and never forgot the opportunity the University gave him. “I was fortunate enough to earn a scholarship while attending the University of Miami,” Mueller said. “I always thought it was a great honor and a tremendous break in my life and I want to make sure that I pay back that generosity by helping another student. The hard work and commitment of Miami’s students- athletes is very inspiring to me and I want to ensure the University is positioned for future success.” Mueller, who lives in the Cleveland area, co-founded Dealer Tire in 2001 with his brother, Dean, and father, Walter, after selling the 84 year-old family business, Mueller Tire & Brake. Dealer Tire supplies tires and accessories to car dealers and manufacturers and is one of the largest distributors of tires in the nation. Mueller has been a fan of Miami football since his days as an undergraduate student in the early 1980s, when the Hurricanes captured their first National Championship under head coach Howard Schnellenberger. “On behalf of the University of Miami, I would like to thank Scott for his unwavering support and generosity to our Athletics Program,” said Miami Athletic Director Blake James. “This leadership gift will provide an academic and athletic opportunity to a deserving young man who will proudly represent UM on the football field while working toward a degree. Scott truly defines what it means to be a Miami Hurricane and we can’t thank him enough for his passion and support of our student-athletes.” The University of Miami Department of Athletics fields 17 varsity sports with over 400 plus student-athletes and has won 21 national championships. Almost 260 student-athletes receive athletic scholarship dollars. For more information or to make a gift, please visit www.uhurricaneclub.com.

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Rowing Has Five Named All-ACC Academic

The University of Miami rowing program had five student-athletes earn All-ACC Academic honors following the 2015 season. Sarah Aschebrock, Caitlin Lowe, Hannah Meister, Caitlin White-Parsons and Gigi Williamson were among the 48-person 2015 All-ACC Academic team. Aschebrock and Lowe are repeat All-ACC Academic honorees. “We are very proud of our All-ACC Academic honorees,” Miami head coach Dave Sanderson said. “It is great to see them recognized for their hard work on the water and in the classroom.” Aschebrock earned her second All-ACC Academic honor, just weeks after being names a CRCA Scholar Athlete for the second consecutive year. The junior helped the Canes win the 1V8+ third level final at Knecht Cup and was a member of the 1V8+ that finished second in the Petite Final at the ACC Championships. A criminology major, Aschebrock has a GPA of 3.768. Like Aschebrock, Lowe was also named All-ACC Academic for the second straight year. Also a two-time CRCA Scholar Athlete, the junior helped the Canes win the 1V8+ third level final at Knecht Cup and was a member of the 1V8+ that finished second in the Petite Final at the ACC Championships. An exercise physiology major, Lowe has a GPA of 3.595. Meister earned her first All-ACC Academic honor to close a stellar academic and athletic career at Miami. A three-time CRCA Scholar Athlete, the senior was part of the 1V8+ that placed sixth in the Women’s Collegiate Varsity Grand Final at the San Diego Crew Classic and won the 1V8+ third level final at Knecht Cup. Meister also helped the Canes finish second in the 1V8+ Petite Final at the 2015 ACC Championship. A visual journalism major, Meister has a 3.643 GPA. White-Parsons is one of 14 members of the All-ACC team to also be named to the All-ACC Academic team for 2015. A second team All-ACC selection, the junior helped the Canes finish second in the 1V8+ Petite Final at the 2015 ACC Championship and was part of the 1V8+ that placed sixth in the Women’s Collegiate Varsity Grand Final at the San Diego Crew Classic. White-Parsons also helped Miami win the 1V8+ third level final at the 2015 Knecht Cup. Williamson, who earned her first CRCA Scholar Athlete honor earlier this year, was named All-ACC Academic for the first time. The junior rowed with the 2V8+ at the Governor’s Cup. A geological sciences major, Williamson has a GPA of 3.753. To be nominated for the All-ACC Academic team, student-athletes must have recorded a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average in the winter semester and have maintained a 3.0 career GPA at their respective schools.

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Track Earns USTFCCCA All-America Honors The University of Miami track and field program had 11 All-America honors bestowed upon nine student-athletes following their performances at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced the 2015 NCAA Division I All-Americans for outdoor track & field. The awards were based on the results of the NCAA championships in Eugene, Oregon. In the sprinting events, the eight finalists were named First-Team All-American; in the distances and field, the top eight finishers were named First-Team. In all events, finishers 9-16 were named Second-Team All-American, and the rest of the competitors were named Honorable Mention. Those who receive Honorable Mention should not be referred to as All-American. Shakima Wimbley leads the Hurricanes with a pair of First Team All-America honors, finishing fifth in both the 400m final and in the women’s 4x400m relay. Wimbley, who has NCAA’s fastest 400m time this season, 50.84 seconds, battled windy conditions over the first 200m of the final. Wimbley competed hard through the finish line, but came up short of her ultimate goal, placing fifth with a time of 52.08 seconds. One of the most decorated runners in the country this year, Wimbley was the 2015 ACC Outdoor Champion in the 400m and 200m and was named the ACC Women’s Track MVP. Her latest accolade came on Monday when she was announced as the South Regional Women’s Track Athlete of the Year by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. The quartet of Kelsey Balkwill, Taneisha Cordell, Anthonia Moore and Wimbley placed fifth in the women’s 4x400m relay final with a time of 3:33.90, earning First Team All-America honors. In addition to her First Team All-America honor as a member of the 4x400m relay, Balkwill earned second team All-America honors in the women’s 400m hurdles. The senior finished fourth in Heat 2 of the women’s 400m hurdles semifinals. Her time of 57.06 seconds was eighth-fastest in the semifinals, but third-best among the non-automatic qualifiers. Balkwill missed advancing by three one-thousandths of a second, becoming the fastest ever non-qualifier in the women’s 400m hurdles in history. Miami also earned second team All-America honors in the women’s pole vault, as junior Alysha Newman placed ninth with a mark of 4.20m. Four Hurricanes received honorable mention honors: Christian Cook and Artie Burns in the men’s 110m hurdles, John-Patrick Friday in the men’s triple jump and Precious Ogunleye in the women’s hammer throw. As a team, the Hurricane women finished tied for 28th at the NCAA Championships with eight points.

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The University of Miami’s Shakima WImbley completed her stay at the 2015 USA Track and Field Championships Saturday, competing in the women’s 400m final. Wimbley finished eighth in the 400m final, posting a time of 52.96 seconds. The sophomore had a memorable experience at the 2015 USATF Championships, beginning Thursday when she raced next to one of her idols on the track. The sophomore raced next to four-time Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix in the opening round of the women’s 400m at the USA Championships. While many would be intimidated to race next to one of the top runners in the world, Wimbley was excited about the opportunity to showcase her ability against the best quarter-milers in the country. The gifted sprinter finished second to Felix in Heat 1 with a time of 51.70 seconds, earning an automatic qualification to the semifinals.

LEA JOHNSON HONORED University of Miami senior Lea Johnson was named to the 2014-15 Capital One Academic All-America® Division I Men’s and Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country Teams, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Johnson, who was named First Team Academic All-District in May, has proven to be a model studentathlete in her time as a Hurricane. One of the most decorated throwers in Miami history, Johnson won the ACC title in the weight throw in 2014 and 2015 and claimed the ACC title in the hammer in 2014. Johnson was a first team Indoor All-American in the weight throw in 2015 and earned second team All-America in the weight throw and hammer in 2014. She is a threetime All-ACC performer and ranks second in UM history in both the weight throw and the hammer throw. She was one of 19 Hurricanes that competed at the 2015 NCAA East Preliminary in Jacksonville, Fla. “When I made the decision to become an athlete at The U, I made a promise to my parents that I would not let my academics fall behind,” Johnson said. “These academic achievements mean just as much as the athletic ones for me. I love being able to say that I am an athletic and academic first team All-American!” In the classroom, Johnson was a stellar studentathlete, earning All-ACC Academic honors five times. A microbiology and immunology major, Johnson finished with a 3.934 GPA when she graduated from the University of Miami in early May and will attend the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in the fall. To be eligible for Academic All-America® consideration, a student-athlete must be a varsity starter or key reserve, maintain a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.30 on a scale of 4.00, have reached sophomore athletic and academic standings at his/her current institution and be nominated by his/her sports information director.

Wimbley and Deem Honored by USTFCCCA

Sophomore Shakima Wimbley and Miami director of track and field/cross country Amy Deem were among the honorees selected as Regional Athletes and Coaches of the Year for the 2015 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field season by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). Wimbley was named the USTFCCCA South Region Women’s Track Co-Athlete of the Year and Deem was selected as the South Region Women’s Track Head Coach of the Year. Award winners were determined by a vote of USTFCCCA member coaches. Each of the regions, which are the same as those used during the Division I cross country season, honored both genders’ top track athletes and field athletes and the top men’s and women’s head coaches and assistant coaches. “Our coaching staff has done an excellent job of bringing this team together at the right time,” Deem said. “Without them and our student-athletes, these awards would not be possible.” A sophomore from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Wimbley has emerged as a title contender at 400 meters, entering the NCAA Championships with the collegiate lead at 50.84. She won the ACC crown in that event, as well as at 200 meters – an event in which she’s run 22.43 for the No. 3 time among collegians this season. She will also run a leg of Miami’s 4×400 relay. “I honestly didn’t expect this and I am so grateful to have been selected,” Wimbley said. “I have put in a lot of hard work since last season and it has been paying off. It’s a great feeling to be picked and I am really excited.” The standout sprinter accounted for 22.5 of Miami’s 93 points at the 2015 ACC Championships. In addition to her gold medals in the 200m and 400m at the ACC Championships, Wimbley’s 400m time also tied the facility record, set a new ACC record and improved on her UM record by nearly a full second. Her 200m time of 22.43 seconds set an ACC record and a facility record while earning a gold medal. Wimbley also broke the UM record of 22.46 set by Lauryn Williams in 2004. Wimbley was named Co-Athlete of the Year in the South Region, sharing the honor with Kyra Jefferson of Florida. “I’m very happy for Shakima,” Deem said. “ There are so many great athletes in our region and for her to receive this award is a great honor.” Deem, in her 25th year with the Hurricanes, has coached the current NCAA leader in the 400 meters — Shakima Wimbley. Wimbley won the ACC crown in both the 200 and 400 meters and was named the league’s Track MVP. The team scored 93 points to place third at the 2015 ACC Championships, had nine qualifiers for the preliminary rounds and five to the final rounds. A week ago, the Miami women were ranked No. 21 in the final USTFCCCA National Team Computer Rankings before the NCAA Championships. “She’s great as a coach and as a person,” Wimbley said of Deem. “I’m so happy for her, She has work so hard with all of us, helping us get back form injuries and teaching up how to be mentally strong and preparing us to compete. She definitely deserves this recognition because she has made a huge impact on all of us.” While Wimbley has gotten the majority of the accolades in 2015, several sprinters and hurdlers have excelled this season under Deem’s guidance. Kelsey Balkwill is a national qualifier in the 400m hurdles with a personal-best time of 56.80 seconds that ranks 12th in the country. Jamika Glades earned a regional qualification in both the 100m hurdles and 400m hurdles with her 400m hurdles time of 57.51 seconds ranked 22nd in the NCAA and her 100m hurdles time of 13.38 ranked 40th in the country. “Coach Deem has been very patient with not only myself, but also with this team,” Balkwill said. “The last couple of years we have been building and this year we have really shown that we can put our talents together and compete as a unit. She continues to believe, support and encourage us to be the best we can be. We, as a team, are very happy her hard work with us is being recognized.” Miami’s 4x400m relay also excelled under Deem’s tutelage. Balkwill, Taneisha Cordell, Anthonia Moore and Wimbley combined for a personal-best time of 3:30.22 at the NCAA East Preliminary to earn a trip to nationals and head to Oregon with the seventh-fastest time in the country. Deem’s Hurricanes also have national qualifiers in two field events. Alysha Newman will look to repeat as a First Team All-American in the women’s pole vault, heading into Eugene with the 14th-best mark in the country this season (4.31m). Precious Ogunleye will make her first appearance at the NCAA Championships. The junior is the reigning ACC champion in the hammer throw and enters nationals with the 28th-best mark in the NCAA this season (61.17m).

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Two Canes on 2015 All-ACC Academic Team

Two University of Miami student-athletes – Wilfredo Gonzalez and Kevin Bondar – were named to the 2015 All-ACC Academic Men’s Tennis Team, as announced by the conference office. Gonzalez will graduate in December with a double major in economics and sports administration, and Bondar, who is studying biology, just finished his freshman year. Gonzalez tied for a team-high nine wins in singles play this season, including his last collegiate win, a 6-2, 6-2 victory over No. 77 Collin Altamirano of Virginia, the eventual 2015 NCAA championship team. The native of Guatemala City, Guatemala, recorded four-straight wins over opponents from Liberty, Kennesaw State, Pepperdine and George Washington this year. He also notched a team-best 10 doubles wins. Bondar, from Calabasas, Calif., posted a pair of singles victories in his first season as a Hurricane, with a win at No. 4 and at No. 6, and was second on the team with a 9-6 doubles record. The Miami duo paired up to open the spring season 5-0 in doubles, then improved on to 7-1 through March 10. They posted nine wins overall together, including two ACC doubles wins, defeating Notre Dame’s No. 22 duo at the No. 2 spot, and downing Boston College’s No. 1 pair. Twelve ACC schools are represented on this year’s All-ACC Academic Team, led by Virginia with five honorees. Florida State and Louisville had three representatives each, while Clemson, Duke, Miami, Notre Dame, Virginia Tech and Wake Forest had two members apiece. Georgia Tech, North Carolina and NC State rounded out the field with one each. Two student-athletes, Duke’s Raphael Hemmeler and NC State’s Austin Powell were named to the All-ACC Academic Team for the fourth time. Louisville senior Sebastian Stiefelmeyer has been named the 2015 Atlantic Coast Conference Men’s Tennis Scholar Athlete of the Year. A business-economics major from Vienna, Austria, Stiefelmeyer was a first team All-ACC selection and was an ITA All-American in singles play. Stiefelmeyer completed the season ranked No. 9 nationally in singles play, posting a school record 42 wins. Additionally, Stiefelmeyer was named the ITA Arthur Ashe Leadership and Sportsmanship Award winner and a Red & Black Scholar for Spring 2015. During the fall season, the senior won the USTA/ITA All-American Singles Championship. The ACC Scholar-Athlete of the Year awards were established in September 2007 to be awarded annually to the top junior or senior student-athlete in their respective sports. Candidates for the awards must have maintained a 3.0 grade point average for their career as well as a 3.0 for each of the last two semesters. To be eligible for consideration for the All-ACC Academic Team, a student-athlete must have earned a 3.00 grade point average for the previous semester and maintained a 3.00 cumulative average during her academic career.

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VIEW FROM THE U WOMEN’S TENNIS BY ALEX SCHWARTZ

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SCHEDULE/RESULTS (18-7, 12-2 ACC) DATE

OPPONENT

Jan. 16-18

MIAMI SPRING INVITE

(No. 22 Texas, No. 44 Utah, No. 11 Vanderbilt)

Jan. 23

North Florida !

W, 4-0

Jan. 24

No. 30 FLORIDA STATE !

W, 5-0

Feb. 6

vs. No. 7 Alabama ~

W, 4-1

Feb. 7

vs. No. 3 North Carolina ~

L, 4-0

Feb. 8

vs. No. 1 UCLA ~

L, 4-0

Feb. 20

FGCU

W, 6-1

Feb. 27

No. 53 WAKE FOREST *

W, 7-0

March 1

No. 14 CLEMSON *

W, 7-0

March 6

at No. 67 Syracuse *

W, 7-0

March 8

at No. 45 Boston College *

W, 5-2

March 15

at No. 51 Georgia Tech *

W, 6-1

March 17

at No. 6 Baylor

L, 4-2

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The University of Miami women’s tennis team had yet another extremely successful season in 2015. The Hurricanes went 18-7 (12-2 ACC) and were ranked No. 15 in the ITA’s final rankings.

March 20

NC STATE *

W, 6-1

March 27

at No. 8 Virginia *

W, 5-2

It marked the 12th straight season the Hurricanes finished in the top 15 and the 13th year in a row Miami landed in the final top 25. The entire stretch has come under Paige Yaroshuk-Tews, who wrapped up her 14th season as the team’s head coach.

March 29

at No. 47 Virginia Tech *

L, 4-3

April 2

No. 24 DUKE *

W, 6-1

Yaroshuk-Tews also guided Miami to its 10th straight Sweet 16 appearance in the NCAA Team Championship and the Hurricanes hosted the first two rounds of the tournament for the 11th year in a row. Miami has won at least one NCAA match every season Yaroshuk-Tews has been at the helm.

April 4

No. 2 NORTH CAROLINA *

L, 5-2

April 10

at No. 31 Notre Dame *

W, 5-2

April 12

at Louisville *

W, 6-1

In addition, the Hurricanes won 17-plus matches and lost seven or fewer for the 13th consecutive year. This was also the 11th straight year—each one Miami has been in the Atlantic Coast Conference—the Hurricanes finished in the top four in the ACC, taking the No. 2 position in 2015. A pair of streaks Miami extended this year date back beyond Yaroshuk-Tews’ tenure, as the program has now both made the NCAA Team Championship and finished at least .500 for 20 consecutive seasons.

April 18

No. 70 FLORIDA STATE *

W, 5-2

April 19

PITTSBURGH *

W, 7-0

April 24

vs. No. 73 Florida State #

L, 4-3

May 8

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W, 4-0

May 9

No. 23 OLE MISS %

W, 4-3

May 15

vs. No. 2 North Carolina ^

L, 4-1

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@HurricaneTennis 2015 Season Recap

The Hurricanes posted six wins over teams in the final top 25, with road wins at No. 9 Virginia and No. 20 Georgia Tech, a neutral site victory against No. 14 Alabama, and home wins over No. 18 Clemson, No. 19 Duke, and No. 24 Ole Miss. Miami dropped more than one point in just two of those six matches and conceded three in only one. Ten of the Hurricanes’ 18 victories this year came against teams that finished the season in the top 50. Additionally, Miami concluded the season ranked third in the Southeast Region, marking its seventh straight top-three regional finish. Individually, six members of the team were featured in the final Oracle/ITA rankings of the season. Miami was one of just 10 schools in the nation with six different players ranked in either singles or doubles, and that equaled the most in program history. With five ranked singles players, the Hurricanes tied for the fourth-most in the country and set a new program record. Junior Stephanie Wagner paced the Hurricanes in the singles rankings, completing her season ranked No. 9 in the country. In the quarterfinals of the NCAA Singles Championship, Wagner defeated UCLA’s Robin Anderson, who was ranked No. 1 then and also concluded the year in the top overall spot.

TIME/SCORE 28-8 overall

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Freshman Sinead Lohan made a huge jump in the rankings after her run to the NCAA Singles Championship quarterfinals. She rose 17 spots to check in at No. 20 nationally, the highest mark of her career, and completed the year as the third-highest ranked freshman in the country and one of just four in the top 50. Junior Clementina Riobueno held the No. 87 spot on the singles list and was in the top 90 all year. Freshman Wendy Zhang came in at No. 101 and Lileikite was No. 112, with both completing their seasons ranked wire-to-wire. Lileikite was ranked at the end of all four of her seasons. Miami was atop the ACC with five players nationally ranked in singles, and only three schools in the country had more. In doubles, the Hurricanes were one of 22 teams with multiple ranked pairs. NCAA Doubles Championship participants Lileikite and Wagner finished the season at No. 21 and spent the whole year in the top 25. Wagner was one of 25 players, male or female, to finish in the top 25 in both singles and doubles. Fifteen of those 25 were on the women’s side. She was also one of just 31 players to compete in the both the NCAA Singles Championship and the NCAA Doubles Championship. Riobueno and senior Monique Albuquerque jumped 14 spots in the final release and ended 2015 at No. 58 in doubles after being nationally ranked the entire season. With Lileikite, Riobueno and Wagner ranked in singles and doubles, the Hurricanes were one of 13 teams in the country, and one of two in the ACC, with three players on both lists. Miami was one of just eight schools in the nation, and the only one in the ACC, with five-plus ranked singles players and multiple ranked doubles pairs. Just 10 schools even had at least four players ranked in singles and multiple duos ranked in doubles. Albuquerque, Lileikite, Wagner, and Zhang were all named to the All-ACC Academic Team, as Miami tied for the most selections. Lileikite and Wagner were among the only players on the team for at least the third time and Lileikite was the lone four-year honoree. Albuquerque was chosen for the second straight year and Zhang was one of just six freshmen on the 30-player list. Additionally, Wagner and Lohan were among the 43 players named 2015 All-Americans by the ITA. Both received the honor as singles players, two of 25 to do so. They are the 30th and 31st All-Americans in program history. Miami was one of just 19 schools with an All-American, one of 14 with multiple honorees and one of only seven with at least two All-Americans in singles. Wagner, one of five juniors to be named an All-American in singles, reeled in numerous accolades this season. In addition to being an All-American, she was the ACC Scholar-Athlete of the Year, the ITA National Player to Watch and a First Team All-ACC pick, among many other honors. Wagner went 21-8 in spring singles, including 11-3 in ACC play and 13-4 at the No. 1 spot. She earned 14 wins against ranked opponents, with nine against top-75 players, including two in the top 10. Wagner also became the seventh player in program history to make the semifinals of the NCAA Singles Championship. Lohan was one of five freshmen in the nation to earn All-America honors and one of just four true freshmen. She finished the spring with an outstanding singles record of 23-4 to lead the team in singles wins, became the first Hurricane to win ACC Freshman of the Year and was also named Second Team All-ACC. During her run to the NCAA Singles Championship quarterfinals, Lohan knocked off three seniors ranked above her at the time, including fifth-ranked Lauren Herring of Georgia. Lohan went 11-4 against ranked opponents, with seven victories over top-60 opponents. She played every dual match of her freshman season at either the No. 1 or No. 2 position and finished 17-3, including 10-2 in the ACC. To keep up with the Hurricanes throughout the offseason and learn more about University of Miami women’s tennis, follow @HurricaneTennis.

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Collins Selected for 2015 Home Run Derby

Miami All-American slugger Zack Collins was selected among the top power hitters nationwide to compete in the sixth annual TD Ameritrade College Home Run Derby on July 2 at 8:30 p.m. ET. The event will be held at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha and will be broadcast live on ESPN. Following a prolific first season with the Hurricanes that resulted in 2014 Baseball America National Freshman of the Year honors, Collins enjoyed another stellar season for Miami in 2015. Collins, who earned the first All-America honors of his career (Rawlings) this past spring, was named a first-team All-ACC selection after hitting .302 with 15 home runs and 70 RBI. The Pembroke Pines, Fla., native, who slugged .587 for the year, added 14 doubles and five triples in another dominant season at the plate while splitting time at catcher and designated hitter. Collins is the first representative from Miami in the six-year history of the event. “We are proud to bring the TD Ameritrade College Home Run Derby to life for the sixth straight year,” said Katrina Booker, managing director of communications and public affairs for TD Ameritrade. “We look forward to a night of inspiration – for the athletes competing for the ultimate honor, the organizations that do so much to enhance the quality of life in our communities, and especially the fans and families gathering to take part in this annual Independence Day tradition. Thanks to our continued partnership with the Omaha World-Herald we will once again enjoy baseball and fireworks under the ballpark lights.” Joining Collins in the 2015 College Home Run Derby to date are: · Eric Gutierrez, Texas Tech University (2014 runner-up): Gutierrez, who broke the College Home Run Derby record a year ago with 52 home runs, earned All-Big 12 first team honors this season after hitting .315 with four home runs, 14 doubles and a team-leading 46 RBI and earned the ABCA Rawlings Gold Glove as top defensive first baseman in college baseball. · Will Craig, Wake Forest University: A consensus All-American, Craig put together one of the best offensive seasons in program history. The sophomore hit .382 with 13 homers and 58 RBIs, starting all 53 games for the Demon Deacons. The ACC Player of the Year led the nation in RBIs, home runs, slugging percentage and total bases at different parts of the season. · Colton Shaver, Brigham Young University: Shaver was named to the Louisville Slugger Freshman All-America team by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper and to the West Coast Conference All-Freshman Team. He finished 2015 as the NCAA’s third-leading freshman home run hitter, leading the Cougars with 13 homers. He had multi-homer games five times this year. · Jeff Campbell, University of North Dakota: Campbell recently finished an impressive collegiate career in which he slugged 32 career round-trippers – third-most in school history – including a Western Athletic Conference-leading 11 homers this season. He hit .365 with 48 RBI in his final campaign and was a First Team All-WAC selection in 2015. Rules of Play The College Home Run Derby includes three rounds of play: Round 1 featuring all contestants, Round 2 featuring the hitters with the top four scores after Round 1, and Round 3 featuring the top two sluggers after Round 2. In each round, contestants will attempt to hit as many home runs as they can before logging 10 outs, or hits that do not result in a home run. Balls reaching the warning track will not count as an out, giving players another opportunity at bat. Additionally, following the tenth and final out of each at bat, contestants will have an opportunity to hit a home run with the “Bonus Ball.” If successful, the special ball will tack two additional home runs onto the contestant’s total score. Individual tickets for the 2015 TD Ameritrade College Home Run Derby & Omaha World-Herald Fireworks are $8 for children (ages 3-12), $12 for adults, or a ‘Family FourPack’ for $36. Tickets may be purchased in-person from the CenturyLink Center Omaha box office, by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000, or online at Ticketmaster.com. Service fees will apply to those tickets purchased over the phone or online, but not to those purchased in-person. For groups of 20 or more, visit www.collegehomerunderby. com.

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July 6, 2015

S&D Coaches Announce 2015 Incoming Class

University of Miami head swimming coach Andy Kershaw and head diving coach Randy Ableman announced the program’s newest class of Hurricanes, set to join the swimming & diving team for the 2015-16 season. The group is comprised of eight freshmen and one junior transfer immediately eligible to compete. “This is a very dynamic class that will add to us in a lot of different ways,” Kershaw said. “They’ll increase our program’s level of talent and our level of depth, which will be two key factors in moving us forward.” The group will bump Miami’s squad size from 18 in 2014-15 to 21 for the upcoming season. The group consists of transfer Christina Leander (Tennessee), freshmen swimmers Joana Voss, Katie Sickinger, Madison Emery, Sydney Story and Sophia Dal Porto, as well as freshmen divers David Dinsmore, Carolyn Chaney and Marcela Maric. “We had some great talent to replace when last year’s seniors graduated, and I feel like we went out and found great people to help fill those spots,” Kershaw said. “In general we also needed to bolster our overall numbers, but we have been very conscious of doing that with the right people. “Beyond the pool, in terms of academics, mindset, attitude, personalities – all of those things – the class is going to add a lot to our returning group.” Ableman said his new trio of divers is reminiscent in talent of his most recent group of graduates, including 2015 national champion Sam Dorman and All-Americans Cheyenne Cousineau and Thea Vock. “What I see is a lot of potential – the same thing I saw with Sam and Thea and Cheyenne when they were young,” Ableman said. “They’re going to have to work hard. We have a great system in place for that, and I’m confident if they stay healthy, they’re going to have similar type of success. I’m really looking forward to the process, even though the great results may not come for a couple of years.” Christina Leander – backstroke/IM – Tennessee - West Chester, Pa. (West Chester East High School) Joana Voss – backstroke/freestyle – Wunstorf, Germany Katie Sickinger – backstroke/IM – Dayton, Ohio (Oakwood High School, Dayton Raiders Swim Club) Madison Emery – distance/free – Rochester, Minn. (John Marshall High School, Rochester Orcas) Sydney Story – sprint/free – Norcross, Ga. (Norcross High School, Swim Atlanta) Sophia Dal Porto – butterfly – Novato, Calif. (Marin Catholic, Marin Pirates) David Dinsmore – diver – New Albany, Ohio (New Albany High School) Carolyn Chaney – diver – Miami, Fla. (Pine Crest School) Marcela Maric – diver – Zadar, Croatia (Frane Petrica School)

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This summer, the Jim Morris Baseball Camps will be held at Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field on the University of Miami campus. Camps are expected to fill up quickly. Registration is open on and available at JimMorrisBaseballCamps.com. Camp schedule is below: Dates July 6-10 July 13-17 July 20-24 July 27- 31

Camp Description / Camper Ages Day Camp II: any and all entrants, ages 6-13 Day Camp III: any and all entrants, ages 6-13 Day Camp IV: any and all entrants, ages 6-13 Day Camp V: any and all entrants, ages 6-13

Camps are priced at $245 for the week, with all sessions running from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. The camp is open to any and all entrants, limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender. For more information, and to register TODAY, please visit JimMorrisBaseballCamps.com or call the Miami Baseball office at (305) 284-4171.

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July 6, 2015

VIEW FROM THE U ROWING BY DAVID VILLAVICENCIO

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2015 SPRING SCHEDULE Mar. 18 UConn Scrimmage Mar. 21 Columbia Mar. 28-29 San Diego Crew Classic Apr. 11-12 Knecht Cup Apr. 25 UCF May 15-16 ACC Championships

CANES WRAP UP AT ACCs The University of Miami rowing program wrapped up the 2015 ACC Rowing Championship Saturday. The Hurricanes raced in the 1V8+, 2V8+ and V4+ categories, competing against Boston College, Duke, Louisville, North Carolina, Notre Dame, Syracuse, Virginia and the host Clemson Tigers. This year’s conference regatta marks the 13th time that Clemson has hosted the ACC In addition to being selected at the Iron Oar Rowing Championships on Lake Hartwell. recipient, Lynch earned The Hammer-Greenhorn award for the fastest 2k by a first year/newcomer “Our crews raced hard today, but ultimately found themselves a bit off the pace,” Miami head to the program. coach Dave Sanderson said. “The 2V and 1V eights made improvements from yesterday’s heats Freshman Alexa Aguilar was recognized at and really raced hard today. The 2V made up five the Most Improved Novice. The Royal Palm seconds on their margin to UNC from the previous Beach, Fla., native rose from being a member of day. The 1V had a good start and then made a the “C” boat in the Open 8+ at the 2014 Head hard charge the entire last 600 meters where they of the Hooch to earn a spot on Miami’s 2V8+ closed on BC and nearly got them.” that placed third in the Petite Final at the 2015 Miami’s three boats raced in the Petite Final for ACC Rowing Championship. Aguilar was part of their respective division, with one boat earning a the Novice 8+ that finished third with a time of 7:26.43 in the Women’s Collegiate Novice Grand second place finish in its race Saturday. Final at the San Diego Crew Classic and won the The top Hurricane boat, stroked by 2015 All2V8+ third level final at the Knecht Cup, posting ACC Second Team selection Caitlin White-Parsons, finished second in the 1V8+ Petite Final with a a time of 7:11.51. time of 6:46.4. Miami’s 2V8+ placed third in its Petite Final Senior Devon Phelan-Patton was named the 2014-15 GRIT award winner in recognition of her with a time of 7:06.1 and the 1V4+ also finished ability to step up to the challenge and rise to the third in its Petite Final with a time of 8:24.2. occasion. The Fairport, N.Y., native helped Miami The three Hurricane boats opened competition finish second in the 1V8+ Petite Final at the ACC Friday evening, racing in heats. The 1V4+ was the first boat to race, posting a time of 7:51.5 while Rowing Championship. She also was part of the competing in Heat 1 against Virginia, Louisville, 1V8+ that placed sixth with a time of 7:01.01 Clemson and North Carolina. in the Women’s Collegiate Varsity Grand Final at Miami’s 2V8+ posted a time of 6:54.6 in the San Diego Crew Classic and won the 1V8+ Heat 1, while racing against Virginia, Louisville, third level final at Knecht Cup, posting a time of Clemson and North Carolina. The 1V8+ also faced 6:59.05. off against Virginia, Louisville, Clemson and North The final award went to junior Gigi Williamson, Carolina, posting a time of 6:38.6 in Heat 1. who earned The Hammer award for the fastest 2k The Hurricanes placed ninth as a team at the on the team for the 2014-15 season. A year ago, 2015 ACC Rowing Championship with 13 points. Williamson earned The Hammer-Greenhorn in her “The staff and I, and I’m sure the returning first year as a Cane. In 2014-15, Williamson was athletes as well, are already thinking of ways to a member of the “B” boat that finished 13th with improve for next year,” Sanderson said. “The level of rowing continues to increase in the ACC and a time of 17:08.4 in the Open 8+ at the 2014 there is no doubt our team will need to be more Head of the Hooch and was on the 2V8+ at the determined than ever to raise our level of racing.” Governor’s Cup.

Sanderson Presents @CanesRowing Awards The University of Miami rowing program wrapped up its second season under head coach Dave Sanderson with the postseason awards presentation. Sanderson and assistant coaches Taurii Coyne and Meredith Razzolini recognized five studentathletes for their contributions during the 201415 season. The coaching staff also presented seniors Devon Phelan-Patton, Hannah Meister, Meghan Hamilton, Sophia Doughty, Lindsay Bouchacourt, Nicola Eick and Kelly O’Boyle with a miniature “U” oar as a token of appreciation for their time representing the Hurricanes on the water. Senior Meghan Hamilton was the recipient of the D.E.A.P. award, honoring the person who best exhibits Determination, Effort, Attitude and Performance. Hamilton was the 1V8+ coxswain in 2014-15, guiding the Canes to a second place finish in the 1V8+ Petite Final at the ACC Rowing Championship. The Davie, Fla., native was a leader in her four years as a Hurricane, rising all the way to the top varsity boat. Freshman Taegan Lynch was the recipient of the Iron Oar. Inspired by Miami’s Iron Arrow honor society, the Iron Oar is presented to someone who embodies the following mantra: “She who would know the oar, must as an irrefutable rule, have openly and without thought of reward, show obvious love for team and boat speed.” Lynch was a key part of most of Miami’s best boats during the 2014-15 season. The freshman was a member of the 4+ boat at the Head of the Charles that placed 12th with a time of 19:22. She also was part of the 1V8+ that placed sixth with a time of 7:01.01 in the Women’s Collegiate Varsity Grand Final at the San Diego Crew Classic and won the 1V8+ third level final at Knecht Cup, posting a time of 6:59.05. Lynch also helped the Hurricanes finish second in the 1V8+ Petite Final at the 2015 ACC Rowing Championship.

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July 6, 2015

Johnson Named Director of Hoops Operations

University of Miami men’s basketball head coach Jim Larrañaga has completed his 2015-16 staff with the addition of James Johnson as the team’s director of basketball operations. “JJ and I have been good friends for 10 years. My staff and I thoroughly enjoyed working with him for our two years together at George Mason, and have always respected his knowledge, work ethic and genuineness,” Larrañaga said. “We want our coaches to be great role models for our players and there is no finer man to mentor our young players than JJ. His experience will be a great benefit to our program. It’s great to bring him to Miami.” Johnson, who was on Larrañaga’s staff for two seasons at George Mason University, including the historic NCAA Final Four run in 2006, comes to Miami after seven seasons on staff at fellow Atlantic Coast Conference school Virginia Tech, where he was the head coach for two seasons after five years as an assistant coach. “I am blessed and extremely honored to join Coach Larrañaga’s staff,” said Johnson. “I have known Coach L since our days together at George Mason, and I greatly respect him, as he has mentored me as a man and as a basketball coach. I look forward to working with him, his staff and the entire Hurricane family. In 2012-13, Johnson began his first season as head coach at Virginia Tech with a 7-0 record, the best start for the Hokies since the 1982-83 season. In December of 2012, VT defeated Iowa in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge, then in the very next outing, downed No. 15 Oklahoma State in Cassell Coliseum, earning the new coach a victory in his first game against a nationally-ranked team. That season senior guard Erick Green became the first Hokie to be named the Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year (ACSMA) and to lead the nation in scoring. Green, the 46th pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, is currently in his third season with the Denver Nuggets. Two Hokies, Jarell Eddie and Christian Beyer, were named to the All-ACC Academic team. In his second campaign, Johnson’s Hokies were 9-22 overall. Johnson spent the previous five seasons on the staff at Virginia Tech as an assistant coach from 2007-2011, before being promoted to associate head coach prior to the 2011-12 season. In those five years, Johnson helped head coach Seth Greenberg to a 103-67 mark. On April 13, 2012 Johnson accepted an assistant coach position at Clemson, but on May 1, returned to Blacksburg, Va., to take over the reins of the men’s basketball program. Johnson joined the Hokies following two seasons as an assistant for Larrañaga at George Mason. While at Mason, he focused on organizing the team’s defensive efforts in practice and games. The Patriots were a combined 45-23 in his two seasons and advanced to the 2006 NCAA Final Four. Before GMU, Johnson spent two seasons as an assistant coach at Penn State. He was the recruiting coordinator for the Nittany Lions. Prior to Penn State, Johnson had a one-year stint as an assistant at the College of Charleston and he spent two years as an assistant at Elon. Johnson was a four-year player and three-year starter at Ferrum College. A three-time conference defensive player of the year, he helped guide his team to two conference championships and a berth in the NCAA Division III Tournament. He was also voted his team’s most valuable player in 1993. In 2001, Johnson was selected as one of the Top 10 players in Ferrum basketball history. In September of 2009, Johnson was elected into the Ferrum College Athletic Hall of Fame. After graduating from Ferrum with a bachelor of science in psychology in 1993, he immediately stepped into the coaching ranks at his alma mater and served as an assistant for two seasons. Johnson helped guide the Panthers to a regular-season conference title. In 1995, Johnson moved on to Longwood College as an assistant and then spent one year at Hargrave Military Academy, where he worked with the post-graduate team. In 1997, he began a three-year run as an assistant at Old Dominion. Johnson is a member of the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), and in March 2001, Rivals.com named Johnson one of the Top 20 Assistant Coaches at Mid-Major Division I Schools. 30

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July 6, 2015

Swimming Named Scholar All-America Team

The University of Miami swimming & diving program was recognized for excellence in the classroom this week, earning Scholar All-America Team designation from the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA). Miami’s team GPA of 3.37 was the fourth-highest in the Atlantic Coast Conference. In addition, seven student-athletes were recognized as CSCAA Scholar All-Americans. “This is one of the things that makes me the most proud of our student-athletes,” head swimming coach Andy Kershaw said. “This is the epitome of why we’re here and what we do, and it shows that these young women are being prepared to be leaders in our society – because they’re taking care of business at the highest level in the classroom.” Divers Cheyenne Cousineau, Thea Vock and Wally Layland earned Scholar All-America recognition, while swimmers Heather Arseth, Julia Schippert, Ksenia Yuskova and My Fridell earned Honorable Mention All-America recognition. The honors marked the second individual recognition for both Cousineau and Vock, who were named to the All-ACC Academic team earlier this spring. “To have seven individual Academic All-Americans is just tremendous,” Kershaw said. “For these women to be able to manage their time and combine both academics and athletics at such a high level, in such a demanding sport and at a top-end university like the University of Miami, is just another feather in their caps.” To be selected as a CSCAA Scholar All-America Team, programs must have achieved a grade point average of 3.00 or higher over the spring semester. “I think that this is a great indication of where our team is and where it’s headed,” Kershaw said. “This group really has a great mindset, and they have their priorities in line and they are focused in the right way.” Founded in 1922, the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) – the oldest organization of college coaches in America -is a professional organization of college swimming and diving coaches dedicated to serving and providing leadership for the advancement of the sport of swimming & diving at the collegiate level.

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July 6, 2015

HomeTeam Closet Returns to South Florida

University of Miami football national champion D.J. Williams returns to South Florida on Thursday where he will play host to his fifth HomeTeam Closet event. The event is set to begin on Thursday at 1 p.m. at HANDY (Helping Abused Neglected Disadvantaged Youth) Incorporated in Fort Lauderdale. Joining Williams at the Thursday afternoon’s HomeTeam Closet event will be former teammate and Hurricane legend Bryant McKinnie. Upon arrival, the residents will share an afternoon of free shopping and lunch catered by Brother Jimmy’s Barbeque. Williams has played host to four HomeTeam Closet events nationwide, including one in South Florida. The Hurricane legend held his first HomeTeam Closet event in South Florida on Saturday, April 11 on the University of Miami Green tree Practice field. “I love being able to give back,” Williams said. “Miami has done so much for me and I wanted to try and return the favor. Our previous events in Chicago and Miami were very successful, so I wanted to build on that and try and help as many people as we can. I feel like we have a team mentality and we want to build that throughout the communities we work with. We are all on the same team and we’re working together to help one another.” Williams, McKinnie and former Hurricane defensive lineman Olivier Vernon will donate their own clothing out of their own closet to the event and will share an afternoon of good food and good conversation. HANDY annually serves more than 1,300 at-risk children who participate in comprehensive programs that focus on education, youth development, and economic self-sufficiency. HANDY Inc. is located at 501 Northeast 8th Street in Fort Lauderdale. Following the afternoon HomeTeam Closet event on Thursday, Williams will hold an informative dinner at Brother Jimmy’s Barbeque at Brickell Village in Miami (900 S. Miami Avenue) to build support and awareness for HomeTeam Closet. The dinner is set to begin at 8 p.m. and run till approximately 10 p.m. Joining Williams at the Brother Jimmy’s Barbeque dinner will be Hurricane legends Jonathan Vilma, Jon Beason, Antrell Rolle, Santana Moss, McKinnie and many more. The event will include Wii bowling with the players in attendance, a raffle for signed items by the players and exclusive photo opportunities. Home Team Closet is a concept in which Williams, and other teammates, donate unused clothing from their own closets and set up giveaways for the homeless and underprivileged youth.

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July 6, 2015

VIEW FROM THE U GOLF BY TOM SYMONDS

@HurricanesGolf

2014-15 SCHEDULE

Four CANES Named Academic All-ACC Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner John Swofford selected four University of Miami women’s golf student-athletes to the 2015 All-ACC Academic Team Thursday. Sophomore Delfina Acosta, sophomore Daniela Darquea, senior Leticia Ras-Anderica and junior Kailey Walsh were the four Hurricanes selected to the team. To be eligible for consideration for the All-ACC Academic team, a student-athlete, regardless of classification, must have earned a 3.00 grade point average for the previous semester and maintained a 3.00 cumulative average during her academic career. Acosta was selected to the team after she competed in all 31 rounds and posted the team’s third-best scoring average in 2014-15. She highlighted the year by winning the Web.com Intercollegiate. Darquea earned a spot on the team after she established herself as one of the league’s top women’s competitors this past season as she earned All-ACC honors. As sophomore, she competed in all 31 rounds, posted a 73.29 scoring average and tied for the team lead with four Top 10 finishes. Following the season, Darquea qualified for the U.S. Women’s Open. Ras-Anderica was one of the Hurricanes’ most reliable players as she competed in all 31 events and tied for the team lead with four Top 10 finishes. Walsh earned a spot on the team after she logged 28 rounds and posted an average of 75.82. She also tied for second at the Hurricane Invitational. DARQUEA QUALIFIES FOR U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN University of Miami sophomore golfer Daniela Darquea made a bit of history on May 19 evening at Bradenton Country Club as she qualified for the 2015 United States Women’s Open Golf Championship.

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Darquea posted a two-round total of 139, posting rounds 68 and 71 en route to sharing medalist honors. “I’m super excited. I’m speechless,” Darquea said. “I’m really looking forward to competing in the U.S. Open. It was a very long and difficult course and when the wind blew that made it really tough.” The Quito, Ecuador native shined as she carded six birdies. The Bradenton Sectional Qualifier featured over 70 competitors on the challenging par 71 course, which measured over 6,300 yards. The 70th U.S. Women’s Open Golf Championship will be held July 9-12 at Lancaster Country Club in Lancaster, Pa. Darquea will compete in the U.S. Open as an amateur. The U.S. Women’s Open will be aired live on Fox Sports 1 and Fox Sports. 2014-15 SEASON IN REVIEW -The No. 32-ranked University of Miami women’s golf team earned the No. 8 seed in the NCAA Regional site that will be held at Entrada at Snow Canyon Country Club in St. George, Utah. -Miami’s bid to the St. George Regional Site marks the third straight year the Hurricanes have received a bid to the NCAA Championships. -Miami’s top five finish at the SMU Invitational on April 11 marked the seventh time this season UM has placed in the top five. Miami’s other top five finishes came at the East/West Match Play (5th/Sept. 22), the Betsy Rawls Longhorn Invitational (5th/Oct. 14), the Florida Challenge (1st/Jan.26), the Hurricane Invitational (2nd/March 4), Briar’s Creek Invitational (2nd/March 24) and the Web.com Intercollegiate (1st/ March 31). -Three of Miami’s top five golfers have combined for 226 birdies this season. Sophomore Daniela Darquea posted a team-best 90 birdies.

Date Event Result/Time 9/20-22 East/West Match Play 5th/8 Ann Arbor, Mich. 10/6-7 Windy City Collegiate Classic 13th/15 Highland Park, Ill. 10/12-14 Betsy Rawls Longhorn Invitational 5th/15 Austin, Texas 1/26 Florida Challenge 1st/5 Lecanto, Fla. 2/8-10 UCF Challenge 7th/18 Orlando, Fla. 3/2-4 Hurricane Invitational 2nd/16 Coral Gables, Fla. 3/23-24 Briar’s Creek Invitational 2nd/17 Johns Island, S.C. 3/30-31 Web.com Intercollegiate 1st/17 Jacksonville, Fla. 4/10-11 SMU Invitational 5th/16 Dallas, Texas 4/17-19 ACC Championship 10th/11 Greensboro, N.C. 5/7-9 NCAA Regionals 15th/18 St. George, Utah

PARRA SIGNS WITH CANES The University of Miami women’s golf team announced that high school standout Maria Parra has signed a national letter of intent to continue her academic and athletic endeavors, beginning in the fall of 2015. Parra, who hails from Guadiaro, Spain, will bring a wealth of experience to the Hurricanes next season. She currently ranks as the No. 1 junior golfer in Spain and most recently took second in the 2014 Spanish Championship (Under 18 division). During her performance at the Spanish Championship, she posted back-to-back rounds of 71. “I am very excited to have Maria join our team next season,” said head coach Patti Rizzo. “She is a great player and will be a great addition our team.” Parra also won the 2013 North of Ingland Championship, 2013 Evian Master International Tournament and the 2013 Andalucian International. She won the Andalucian International Tournament by posting rounds of 65 and 67, winning the event by 10 strokes. Parra also shined at the British Girls Championship as she advanced to the round of 16 in the match play event. In addition, Parra posted two Top 5 performances at the Copa Andalucia (third) and Campeonato de Madrid (fourth). Parra was coached by Juan Antonio Marin Ramos at the Sotogrande International Golf Academy.

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Former UM Tennis Coach Enshrined in ITA HoF

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association inducted the Class of 2015, including former University of Miami men’s and women’s tennis coach Jay Berger, into the International Tennis Association (ITA) Men’s Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame at its annual Enshrinement Banquet on May 20 in Waco, Texas. The 2015 class consists of six inductees: coaches Fred Kniffen (University of Texas at Tyler & Tyler Junior College) and Jim Schwitters (University of Hawaii); players Jay Berger (Clemson University), Mark Merklein (University of Florida) and Jeff Morrison (University of Florida); and contributor Tim Russell (Northwestern University). Berger coached the Miami men’s tennis team from 1997-2002, winning the BIG EAST Conference Championship three of five seasons and earning league Coach of the Year honors in 2000 and 2001. The team made five-straight NCAA appearances under Berger, including a run to the Round of 16 in 2001, posting a 21-4 record and ending the season No. 11 in the nation that year. Berger posted a 78-41 record in five seasons with the men and was 47-31 while coaching the women three seasons. The women’s team made three-straight NCAA appearances, and played in the Round of 16 in 1999 under Berger. He was inducted into the Florida Hall of Fame in 1993 and the Greater Miami-Dade Hall of Fame in 2001. As for his playing days, Berger was a 1986 ITA All-American at Clemson and went 91-22 in his singles career. Between his freshman and sophomore seasons at Clemson, he won the 1985 USTA Boys’ National Championship which earned him a wild card into the main draw of the 1985 US Open. He reached the fourth round, the best finish of any reigning boys’ 18 champion in the Open era. Berger was named to the ACC’s 50th Anniversary Team. He reached a career high of No. 7 in ATP rankings (with pro wins over Sampras, Chang, Courier, Edberg, Connors and Becker), reached the quarterfinals of the US and French Opens and was a member of US Davis Cup team in 1988 and 1990. He currently serves as head of men’s tennis for USTA Player Development. For detailed information on each inductee, read the Class of 2015 official release. A DVD of the complete ceremony is available for purchase at $20. Please submit an order form to the ITA office if you would like to view the ceremony. About the ITA Men’s Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame The ITA Men’s Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame, housed at the University of Georgia’s Dan Magill Tennis Complex, was inaugurated in 1983 and has inducted more than 200 players, coaches and contributors. The ITA Hall of Fame museum displays over 2,000 rare photos and memorabilia. Its members include the late Arthur Ashe (UCLA), Jimmy Connors (UCLA), John McEnroe (Stanford) and Coach Dick Gould (Stanford). The late Dan Magill, legendary Georgia head men’s tennis coach, served as the curator from its inception until 2013. John Frierson is the current curator. For a complete list of the Hall of Fame Inductees, please visit www.itatennis.com.

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UM Recognized As Top GPA Holder at CWS

The University of Miami boasted the highest GPA of any team participating in the 2015 College World Series, and was recognized in pre-tournament ceremonies this week at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha. Participating in a College World Series field that also includes Arkansas, Cal State Fullerton, Florida, LSU, TCU, Vanderbilt and Virginia, Miami had the highest GPA of any team with a collective 2.97. Head coach Jim Morris and baseball academic advisor Heather Koutrakos accepted the award on behalf of the Hurricanes, who are making the 24th CWS trip in program history this week. Senior Ryan Otero – Miami’s highest individual GPA holder and an industrial engineer major – was recognized as a candidate for the NCAA Elite 89 award recognizing accomplishment on the field and in the classroom.

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With the proliferation of social media, and the ease of access to prospective student-athletes and current student-athletes, the internet has provided the opportunity for Canes fans and supporters from all over the world to communicate with each other in ways not possible before. The following regulations regarding the internet are very important for all Canes to know in regards to prospective student-athletes: The University of Miami has great coaching staffs, and had had great success off the field with recruiting. While we appreciate our fans support of our teams, fans are not permitted to use social networking websites such as Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram to contact or otherwise attempt to correspond with prospects. This includes, but is not limited to, posting on a wall, using the inbox/e-mail feature, instant messaging, "@replies", "mentions", or direct messaging. As electronic communication technology continues to advance, the opportunity for the supporters of an athletics program to have impermissible contact with a prospect or that prospect's family is greatly increased, however, the institution’s responsibility for that contact remains the same. We ask that all Canes fans and supporters who have access to the type of social media sites described above assist us in following the guidelines that govern those sites. As always, your efforts to help the University of Miami maintain a culture of compliance are greatly appreciated. Please contact the University of Miami Athletics Compliance Department with any questions regarding NCAA, ACC or University of Miami rules or regulations at athleticscompliance@miami.edu or 305-284-2692. Also, please remember to always ASK BEFORE YOU ACT! Sincerely,

Craig Anderson Associate Athletic Director for Compliance

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VIEW FROM THE U Men’s basketball BY AMY LaBRIE

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2014-15 schedule

The Highlights * Miami played a school-record 38 games this season, topping the 36 games played in 2012-13. The Canes’ 25 wins were second all-time in school history, behind the 29-7 mark in 2012-13 * Miami was one of six teams to play in the month of April, facing Stanford in the NIT championship game on April 2 at Madison Square Garden in New York. * On Jan. 13, Miami defeated eventual national champion then-No. 4 Duke, 90-74, at Cameron Indoor Stadium, ending Duke’s 41-game home winning streak, the longest active streak in Division I, and snapping Duke’s 19-game ACC home game winning streak. * The Canes defeated then-No. 8/7 Florida on Nov. 17 in the O’Connell Center, led by Angel Rodriguez’ 22 points in the final nine minutes, draining five 3-pointers in the last seven minutes to help Miami to the win. With the victory, the Canes snapped Florida’s 33 game home winning streak and 25-game home non-conference winning streak at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. * The 33-game streak was the third-longest in the country, behind 34 from both Duke and Stephen F. Austin.

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DATE OPPONENT TV TIME/SCORE Nov. 6 Eckerd College (exh.) HurricaneSports.com W, 74-58 Nov. 14 [RV] Howard ESPN3 W, 84-49 Nov. 17 [RV] at No. 8/7 Florida ESPNU W, 69-67 Nov. 20 [-/RV] vs. Drexel & ESPNU W, 66-46 Nov. 21 [-/RV] vs. Akron & ESPNU W, 79-51 Nov. 23 [-/RV] vs. Charlotte & ESPN2 W, 77-58 Nov. 25 [17/20] at Charlotte & FSN W, 77-74 Nov. 28 [17/20] South Alabama ESPN3 W, 87-75 Dec. 2 [15] No. 24/25 Illinois ! ESPN2 W, 70-61 Dec. 6 [15] Green Bay ESPN3 L, 55-68 Dec. 8 [20/21] Savannah State ESPN3 W, 70-39 Dec. 19 [18/19] Eastern Kentucky ESPN3 L, 44-72 Dec. 22 [RV/RV] vs. Providence ^ FOX Sports 1 L, 76-62 Dec. 30 College of Charleston ESPN3 W, 67-40 Jan. 3 No. 3 Virginia * ESPN2 L, 80-89 (2OT) Jan. 10 Boston College * RSN W, 60-56 Jan. 13 at No. 4 Duke * ESPN2 W, 90-74 Jan. 17 at No. 12 Notre Dame * ESPN2 L, 70-75 Jan. 22 [RV/RV] -/RV NC State * ACCN W, 65-60 Jan. 24 [RV/RV] at Syracuse * ESPN2 W, 66-62 Jan. 28 [23] Georgia Tech * RSN L, 50-70 Feb. 1 [23] at Florida State * ESPNU L, 54-55 Feb. 3 No. 9/8 Louisville * ACCN L, 55-63 Feb. 8 Clemson * ESPNU W, 56-45 Feb. 11 at Wake Forest * RSN L, 70-72 Feb. 15 at Boston College * ESPNU W, 89-86 (2OT) Feb. 18 Virginia Tech * RSN W, 76-52 Feb. 21 at No. 12 Louisville * ESPN L, 53-55 Feb. 25 Florida State * RSN W, 81-77 Feb. 28 No. 15/18 North Carolina * CBS L, 64-73 March 4 at Pittsburgh * RSN W, 67-63 March 7 at Virginia Tech * RSN W, 82-61 ACC Tournament, Greensboro (N.C.) Coliseum March 11 vs. Virginia Tech ESPN2 /ACCN/E3 W, 59-49 March 12 vs. No. 11/9 Notre Dame ESPN/ACCN L, 63-70 National Invitation Tournament March 17 vs. No. 7 NC Central ESPN2 W, 75-71 March 21 vs. No. 6 Alabama ESPN W, 73-66 March 24 at No. 1 Richmond ESPN W, 63-61 March 31 vs. No. 1 Temple ESPN W, 60-57 April 2 vs. No. 1 Stanford ESPN L, 66-64 (OT)

* UM downed both Duke and Syracuse on the road in the same season, the second time this has ever happened, and the first time since Michael Jordan’s UNC team did during the 1983-84 season. * Miami opened the season 8-0, and on Dec. 1 was ranked No. 15 in the country by both the AP and USA TODAY. * Miami suffered 13 losses, including six games (four opponents) against nationally ranked teams. In those six games, the Canes led by at least 12 points twice: 12 points at No. 12 Notre Dame and 13 points at No. 12 Louisville. * In one season, Miami defeated 500-win coaches Mike Krzyzewski, Jim Boeheim and Billy Donovan. * Miami was one of 38 teams in the country, and one of 11 teams from a Top 8 conference, to win 10+ games away from its home arena this regular season. Gonzaga led the way with 14 road & neutral site victories. * Junior Tonye Jekiri led the Atlantic Coast Conference in rebounds (10.9 ACC only, 9.9 all games) and doubledoubles (9) in ACC games. He is Miami’s first player to average 10+ rpg in a season in ACC play.

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The Awards * Tonye Jekiri: ACSMA & Coaches 2015 All-ACC Defensive Team, ACSMA All-ACC Team, H.M., Gildan Charleston Classic All-Tournament Team. * Sheldon McClellan: NIT All-Tournament Team, Riley Wallace Award Finalist, Midseason Watch List for Jerry West Award, ACSMA All-ACC Team, H.M., ACC Player of the Week - Dec. 1, 2014. * Davon Reed: NIT All-Tournament Team, All-ACC Academic Men’s Basketball Team, 2015. * Angel Rodriguez: ACSMA All-ACC Team, H.M., 2015 Bob Cousy Collegiate PG of the Year Award Preseason Watch List, 2015 Oscar Robertson Trophy Preseason Watch List, ACC Player of the Week - Nov. 24, Gildan Charleston Classic Most Valuable Player.

@CanesRowing Has Six CRCA Scholar Athletes

The University of Miami rowing program had six student-athletes earn honors from the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association following the 2015 season. Sarah Aschebrock, Lindsay Bouchacourt, Frida Carlsson, Caitlin Lowe, Hannah Meister and Gigi Williamson were among the 462 CRCA Scholar Athletes from Division I programs in 2015. Aschebrock, Bouchacourt, Carlsson, Lowe and Meister are all repeat CRCA Scholar Athlete selections. “Our scholar athletes deserve a big congratulations,” Miami head coach Dave Sanderson said. “We are all very proud of their outstanding academic achievements.” Aschebrock earned her second CRCA Scholar Athlete honor. The junior helped the Canes win the 1V8+ third level final at Knecht Cup and was a member of the 1V8+ that finished second in the Petite Final at the ACC Championships. A criminology major, Aschebrock has a GPA of 3.768. Bouchacourt is a two-time CRCA Scholar Athlete. The senior rowed on the 2V8+ and 1V4+ throughout the 2015 season. An advertising major, Bouchacourt has a GPA of 3.748. Carlsson earned her second consecutive CRCA Scholar Athlete honor. The sophomore helped Miami win the 2V8+ third level final at Knecht Cup and place third in the Petite Final at the ACC Championships. An engineering major, Carlsson has a 3.547 GPA. Lowe was named a CRCA Scholar Athlete for the second straight year. The junior helped the Canes win the 1V8+ third level final at Knecht Cup and was a member of the 1V8+ that finished second in the Petite Final at the ACC Championships. An exercise physiology major, Lowe has a GPA of 3.595. Meister closes her Hurricane career as a three-time CRCA Scholar Athlete. The senior was part of the 1V8+ that placed sixth in the Women’s Collegiate Varsity Grand Final at the San Diego Crew Classic and won the 1V8+ third level final at Knecht Cup. Meister also helped the Canes finish second in the 1V8+ Petite Final at the 2015 ACC Championship. A visual journalism major, Meister has a 3.643 GPA. Williamson earned her first CRCA Scholar Athlete honor. The junior rowed with the 2V8+ at the Governor’s Cup. A geological sciences major, Williamson has a GPA of 3.753. All student-athletes who were named a CRCA National Scholar-Athlete maintained a 3.5 cumulative grade point average and participated in at least 75% of races at the varsity level (1V, 2V, 4V) or raced in a regional conference event.

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Perez Named to Colombia World Cup Roster

Miami Hurricanes goalkeeper Catalina Perez was among those selected to represent Colombia at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada, it was announced this week. Perez, who missed the 2014 season while recovering from season-ending ACL injury, rebounded in impressive fashion en route to her first-ever selection to the Colombia Senior Women’s National Team. “I have found that following your dreams leads you to the right places and the right people,” Perez said. “I want to thank Coach Mary-Frances Monroe, the whole soccer program at the University of Miami, the athletic training department, the UM sports medicine team and all of my academic advisors for their support throughout my journey to the World Cup.” Monroe said the accomplishment is a testament to Perez’ determination in coming back from injury. “Catalina not only is a great soccer player but she is an amazing teammate,” Monroe said. “She worked so hard after tearing her ACL last summer to get back to where she is. She had to learn how to be a positive influence to her teammates even when she wasn’t on the field. “Catalina has grown so much and has learned a great deal about the game and being a great teammate while watching. I believe this has made her a better soccer player.” Perez said her childhood dream of representing Colombia became attainable when she began to participate in major tournaments with the country’s youth national teams. But when she went down to the ACL injury prior to the 2014 season, the dream became her “biggest motivation.” “I have been very fortunate to be surrounded by positive people in both situations to help me keep my soccer dreams alive while also working toward my degree,” Perez said. “I will be forever grateful to the University of Miami family.” Perez, who called training camp “an experience in and of itself,” will return to camp on May 20in Bogota, Colombia where the team will train until May 25. Colombia will play three exhibition matches in Denver in final preparation for the World Cup, where her team will take on Mexico (June 9), France (June 13) and England (June 17) in Group play. “I am so proud of Catalina and so excited that she has the opportunity to represent Colombia in the World Cup,” Monroe said. “Playing for her country at the highest level was one of her goals. To make a World Cup roster at her young age takes an immense amount of dedication, hard work, and sacrifice. I am so grateful that our staff has been able to train her to prepare for the wonderful adventure.” Though her team faces a challenging road ahead, Perez is relishing the opportunity. “Despite our ages, many players have been exposed to the fiercest competition,” Perez said. “As a team, we are conscious about what we are getting into and we have confidence that we are ready. The team is focused and driven.” Monroe, who has extensive experience working with U.S. Soccer Youth National Teams, is looking forward to watching Perez this summer, albeit in different jersey colors “I can’t wait to watch the World Cup and see a Hurricane on the field. I will cheer as loud as I can. This is great opportunity for our women’s soccer program, the athletic department, and for the University of Miami,” Monroe said.

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Catalina Perez World Cup Diary Part I

University of Miami goalkeeper Catalina Perez is a member of Colombiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team at the 2015 FIFA Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s World Cup and is writing a multi-part diary for HurricaneSports.com during her experience in Canada. Additionally, Perez will be providing pictures for a gallery that will be updated throughout her time at the World Cup. Friday, in part one of her diary, Perez checks in fromt Newark Liberty International Airport and details her thoughts entering the World Cup, as the team travels to Moncton, N.B., where it will begin play Tuesday against Mexico . . . Today we finally traveled to Canada for the World Cup! The training camps for the World Cup started in February and it is crazy to think that tomorrow the excitement begins. All 23 Colombian players have put everything else on the side for this. Furthermore, coming back from my injury, this moment is what motivated me every day. I am very thankful to be here. In difficult moments you realize who truly is by your side and believes in you. My parents as well as many people at the University of Miami, including my coaches, teachers, advisors, and doctors have all been unconditional with their support. Now, to be able to share this experience with them, means the world to me. Going into the World Cup, my mentality is to be ready for anything, to responsibly and courageously give my all for my country, my team, and for the people who have been there for me unconditionally, and to live and enjoy each moment. I realize this opportunity could be once in a lifetime, although I hope it is not. I recently understood that instead of stressing over that, the way I can make the most of the experience is to trust all of our training and to live in the moment to react in the best way I can.

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Catalina Perez World Cup Diary Part II

Tuesday, in part two of her diary, Perez shares her emotions as the team opens play just hours away against Mexico, at 4:00 p.m. ET and on FOX . . . The day of our debut in the World Cup is finally here, the moment we have all been waiting for and dreaming about for so long. The energy and happiness we feel within us and radiate to each other is something indescribable, yet beautiful. All 23 players and the coaching staff have had very different journeys to get here, yet most of our goals have been the same. Independent of our individual battles, we all dreamed about being here right now. We stand together for a collective and bigger goal. As the coaches tell us, we are here to write our own history. We are here for our country. We are here to show that futbol is not only a menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sport in Colombia. We are the first generation of many Colombian females to play soccer at a high level. Going into the game, we are focused on the tactical pieces and instructions the coaches have given us. Our goal is to stay calm, confident, and strong from the first to the very late second of the match, independent of where we are on the field. We are also looking to enjoy the experience to the fullest. We have worked hard to be here. Therefore, it is important to be present and live this with a smile while responsibly giving everything we have, and a little extra, to get our first win in a World Cup! I wish I could express all I feel in words, but I feel so much in my heart that it is difficult. I feel very blessed to be here and to be able to have my family in the stadium supporting me. Thank you to everyone for supporting me and for supporting our team. Thank you for being part of this unforgettable experience.

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Catalina Perez World Cup Diary Part III

Friday, in part three of her diary, Perez looks back on the team’s first match of the World Cup, a 1-1 draw against Mexico, in which Colombia tied the score in the 82nd minute . . . Tuesday was the day I had been waiting for a very long time. I feel there are so many things going on that you live the day as best as you can, but then when you analyze it later, you really grasp or take in all that has just happened. Moncton is not a very big town and there are not many inhabitants, however the stadium was almost full. It was awesome to see because it shows women’s soccer is growing around the world. It is exciting and impacting many people. This makes me very excited about the future of women’s soccer and the opportunities that lie ahead for this generation and the ones to come. When I saw the little children in the stadium who look up to us, I felt that what we do has value beyond the sport. By doing what we love with respect, the correct attitude, and work ethic, we can set an example. To us, coming from Colombia, where it was a bit looked down upon to be a female soccer player not long ago, it means so much. We all knew it was a very important match for us, but leading up to the game we stuck to our pregame routines. In the locker room we sing, we dance, we joke, yet we are focused. For a lot of the team members, this is their second World Cup. They know what to expect and they are calmer. It was special because I felt their attitude spread to the whole team and that helped greatly. When our anthem started playing, I immediately got the chills, as always. Standing there with my teammates, seeing all the FIFA World Cup signs, and turning back and seeing my family in the stands filled my heart with joy and excitement that I will use to fuel me for years to come. The thought that I was bringing excitement and joy to my family members’ lives was breathtaking. They know what this all means to me and I know how happy it makes them that I am living one of my dreams. I feel that when you watch a World Cup as a young child, you dream about being there one day, but it doesn’t feel all that feasible. Hearing the initial whistle, feeling the moment vividly, I felt a rush of positive emotions. I hope I can show people that it is feasible if you prepare, believe, and persists. If you follow your dreams and do these things, it makes your day-to-day life more meaningful and enjoyable. When you reach a goal, it is very fulfilling and gives you energy to keep going. If you don’t quite reach it, you are most likely in a lot better place than when you started and you have the peace of mind that you gave it your all. At halftime, we were a goal down. Needlessly to say, we were not in a very good spot, but there was still plenty of soccer to be played. I am very happy and proud of the team’s resilience and effort level in the second half. We came together and were able to play better than the first half. This produced the most exciting moment we have lived in a Women’s World Cup: Colombia’s first goal! Our assistant coach has always talked to us about playing level-headed, but with character, and I feel that is exactly what my teammate, Daniela Montoya, did when she scored the upper-90 shot with eight minutes remaining, which gave joy to our team and our country. Being part of that moment was surreal! Our goal is to make history and that was exactly what we were beginning to do. It gave us all a boost of energy and belief that we can accomplish our goals together! When we analyzed the game with the assistant coach afterward, he highlighted on our attitude and the joy we brought to the game and how these things led us to reach a favorable result. This was very special because as an athlete, all you can control is your preparation, your attitude/ mentality, and your effort level, not the outcome. But to here he was, proud of us for controlling the controllable and reaching a positive outcome because of it was very rewarding for all of us. 42

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Catalina Perez World Cup Diary Part IV

Monday, in part four of her diary, Perez reflects on Colombian’s thrilling 2-0 upset victory over France, the third-ranked team in the world . . . Saturday was an extremely exciting day for us, so much so that our assistant coach fainted because his blood pressure got so high by the time we scored the second goal! At breakfast the coaching staff emphasized that Saturday was a beautiful opportunity that God was giving us. It is not every day that you get to battle for your country against such a highly ranked opponent. We really internalized and embraced this. The morning went by quickly. We left to the stadium at 12 o’clock with the same energy and passion as always. In the locker room, we did as we usually do: play typical Colombia music and get anyone that comes into the locker room to sing and dance with us. We were focused. At that point the music relaxed us a bit and made us feel at home, despite being thousands of miles away. When we were informed that there were five minutes remaining before we had to take the field, we all got together, said a prayer, and sang the anthem aloud, just for us. The ambiance in the locker room was memorable that day. You could feel we were all in it together and that we believed in each other, no matter what the majority of outsiders thought. Right before the game started, all 23 of us got together and listened to our captain tell us that this is the type of game we dream of playing. She told us to play with all we have, to give value to all our hard work and sacrifices through our play, and to continue making history because we were capable of doing so. As the game began, we could tell France was overly confident, which we saw as an advantage. We knew we had to just stay focused on our tasks and keep battling. By doing so, we scored in the 17th minute. Feeding off that, we gained even more strength, but we were very conscious that we needed to stay focused because the French team was going to go at us even harder. We continued to stick to our tasks and to keep working hard. As the second half went on, the French team substituted in three reinforcements with fresh legs to attack even more. The pace of the game went up incrementally, emotions rose and the game got even more difficult. The French team could not believe what was happening. They started to play desperately. They basically had their whole team on offense. In the final minute of the game, we took advantage of that and were able to get another goal by them. We all just wanted the final whistle to blow so that we could all let go of the tension and start celebrating this magical moment in the history of Colombian soccer. It was Colombia’s first victory in a Women’s World Cup, our first shutout, the first time we beat a team that high up in the rankings, as France is ranked third in the World, and the first time a Colombian female won player of the match. As the final whistle blew, we were all running toward each other to enjoy it all! The veterans have been with the national team together for over 12 years and the rookies have been here for six years, minus two players who recently started their careers with the national team. We have all dreamed about living moments like these together. The starting 11 played great soccer and they came up big on multiple instances. On the bench, everyone also had great energy to go into the game and make a difference. The coaching staff was positive and focused. Individually and collectively we all made a huge effort. It was truly a privilege to be part of that historic day for us. Following the game, we were all worried about our coach. To us, what happened to him was a testament to how much he loves the game and how invested he is in us. Fortunately, he received the proper care quickly and he made a speedy recovery. That night, we went out to eat just for a change. After that we went back to the hotel to get a good night’s sleep before our flight in the morning, but I do not think most of us did due to the excitement we continued to feel. In the morning, we traveled to Montreal. Now we are focused on our game versus England Wednesday. We are happy about our last victory, but the World Cup is just beginning and we are not satisfied. We will keep working optimistically!

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Catalina Perez to Start for Colombia vs. U.S.

When the Colombian National Team plays its first ever knockout round match at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Monday night, University of Miami goalkeeper Catalina Perez will be starting in net. Colombia faces the United States Monday night at 8:00 p.m. at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, and the game will be broadcast on FOX Sports 1. “I am so proud of Catalina. From the day she tore her ACL last summer this has been her goal, to get healthy, get back into National Team camp and make the roster,” Miami head coach Mary-Frances Monroe said. “Now she will achieve her dream of starting for Colombia in a game, and that game will be in the World Cup against the United States. I know she will come up with some big-time saves.” Perez, who has been writing diary entries for HurricaneSports.com while in Canada, will be making her first start at the 2015 World Cup. After missing last season at Miami due to her ACL injury, Perez will be a redshirt sophomore during the 2015 season. “Catalina starting for the Colombian National Team is huge for the University of Miami women’s soccer team and the school itself,” Monroe said.

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Catalina Perez World Cup Diary Part V Thursday, in fifth and final part of her diary, Perez detailed her experience starting for Colombia against the United States in the nation’s first ever Women’s World Cup knockout round match . . . For a long time I have been working hard to be the starting goalkeeper for the Colombian National Team. Since March to now, I feel that the coaching staff has considered me third, second and again third-string at different times. Many times it was difficult to know where I stood. In the group stage I was not put in. Although I would have loved to play, our two other goalkeepers were doing a great job. I had accepted I would have to be patient, yet ready for whenever the opportunity presented itself. In our third game, versus England, we went down a goal and things got heated. In the final minutes of the game, our keeper came out hard and was awarded her second yellow card, making here ineligible to play the next game. I knew our other goalkeeper had already seen minutes in the World Cup and had that advantage over me, but I did not lose faith; this could be my shot. When I discovered our next opponent was the United States, I prayed that it would be my opportunity even more. That night I could barely sleep, thinking about the opportunity, the dream I have had since I was little to play the United States. I knew I needed to play and carry myself well and confidently the next few days to show that I was ready to step up and play. The days passed slowly and the coaching staff did not say a word about who would be starting in goal. The night before the big game, as we were arriving from our official training session in the stadium, the coach asked me how I was feeling. As I had practiced saying, I told him, “Great!” He smiled back at me and said, “Me too. You are starting tomorrow and we all believe in you.” My heart filled with gratitude and joy. I immediately when up to my room and called by parents that Sunday. I believe it is the best father’s day gift I have ever given my dad. He knows it was a huge dream, and he was so happy for me. I saw my dreams taking formation! I continued to prepare myself mentally and physically to be ready to live to one of my greatest dreams, getting to start in a World Cup and playing the USA. Needless to say, my emotions were very strong. I was so happy and grateful for this opportunity. Now, I needed to be more focused and prepare to do my best for my country. I have a long pregame routine before games, so I started to go through that, expecting to be able to fall right to sleep after that. I lay down, turned off the lights, and my head immediately went to game time. My heart started to beat fast and my emotions intensified. I just wanted to be out there now. At 2 a.m. I was still rolling around, trying to go to sleep. At that moment I thought to myself, “If this is me lying in my bed thinking about the game, I need a plan to make sure I can lower the intensity of my emotions when I step on the field.” My roommate, Lina Granados, also a Colombian- American, studying at Vanderbilt, was having the same problem. We talked about how fun it was to play soccer when we were little, how we would feel like we did not get tired, and how we just wanted to be out on the field with our teammates. Those thoughts soothed us and helped us fall asleep. I asked God to help me feel like that Monday, to have the game be as great as I have dreamed it countless times in my head. The day passed quickly. I made some calls to ask for some last minute advice from my parents and coaches, including Coach Monroe, after which I felt more ready. Before I knew it, we were in the locker room preparing to warm up. The atmosphere in our locker room was great again. Everyone on the team was focused and believed we had what it takes to face the No.2-ranked team in the world and to go for the victory. This mutual feeling and trust in each other helped so much at such a crucial time. We sang, danced, prayed, and prepared together. The coach told me he knew I was going to have a big game, which meant so much to me. When I took the field, I felt great! In my head, I told myself there was no place in the world, no other time I wanted to be than right here, right now, a common feeling a get when I am on a soccer field, but of course even more intense. I felt loose and on point. Warmup was a blast. As I ran to the locker room to change, I felt prepared. I put on the red jacket starters get to wear for the national anthem, which I of course always wanted to do, put holy water on all my gear, and stepped out with courage. There are no words to describe what I felt in the tunnel and as we took the field for the national anthems, surrounded by such amazing players from both the United States and Colombia. I felt so fortunate to share this moment with my amazing family, friends and coaches in the stadium and via the TV, as I knew many would be watching and sending positive energy! At the same time, I felt my focus heighten; it was an amazing combination of feelings, which only increased as the anthems went on. The U.S. anthem came on first, which I am of course very familiar with. It made me feel more comfortable out there because it made me feel like it was similar to a UM game. Then when the Colombian anthem came on, I wanted to sing it louder than ever! In the team huddle, we said, “Let’s do it for your country, for us and for all the people who are dying for this opportunity.” I could really relate, as I had been dying for it for a very long time. I remember seeing Colombia play the USA in the group stage four years ago, thinking I wanted to be on that field in four years’ time, and that I wanted to come up big for my country in that game. I felt the power behind setting goals and dreaming with your heart. During the first half, I felt great! I was calm, yet alert. I lost the sense of time. I felt like I felt on the field as a little kid, just like my roommate and I had talked about. As expected, the U.S. came out hard. I was able to make some early saves, which increased my confidence. I could feel my team gaining momentum. It was all happening even better than I ever dreamed. I had always wished to save a big save, shot by Wambach, Morgan, or Rapinoe, among others, and to yell, “Vamos!” When that happened, I felt so alive!! Going into halftime, I felt good. I knew I needed to stay loose and even more focused for what was to come. I felt excited; we were in this game and we could make history in 45 minutes. My teammates felt the same way. I came back to the field a bit early to make sure I was warm again. I thought, “It is something I have done for years, so why not now?” As the second half started, I felt ready. All of a sudden, I saw Morgan had broken past our defense and was coming at me one-on-one. I made a quick decision—stay big. I was ballfixated. Everything happened quickly. I noticed the ball was out of the danger zone, but that Morgan was on the floor. I thought I was about to get a yellow card, but never a red. When the referee pulled out the red card, I was in disbelief, in shock. I did not even know what to do. I did not want to leave the field, my team, or the opportunity. As I ran off, my teammates and coaches consoled me, which I greatly appreciate. Although I wish that would have not happened so badly, I was confident in all of my teammates. When Wambach missed the PK, I was relieved. From there, I was escorted to a little room with a TV where I had to stay for the remainder of the game. I could not believe what was happening. Never in my wildest dreams had this ever happened. I had never even gotten a red card before. I felt so impotent. The game did not end as we had hoped. We were all very upset we had to leave the field and the World Cup. This group is characterized for having big aspirations and a lot of fight. We felt we were not done leaving our mark and are building a path for women’s soccer in Colombia. In the locker room, the coaches were very supportive and told us that although we wanted more, we left Colombia’s name a lot higher than when we arrived in Canada, that we showed we are a capable team. We left there stronger than we got there as individuals and as a team. I have not been able to sleep much since then. I still feel in game mode. When I close my eyes, my mind goes back to the anthem or the game and I feel like I can still hear the crowd. We traveled back to Colombia Wednesday. All in all, I was so grateful for this whole opportunity. I have enjoyed it so much. I have been pushed mentally, physically and emotionally. I will cherish the first half of my debut forever. I feel very motivated to train and compete hard for the upcoming seasons at UM and hopefully many international tournaments to come. Thank you to the people who have followed me in this tournament and journey. Thank you for supporting my country and me. Thank you for watching and reading. Thank you to Coach Monroe, the entire UM soccer program, the athletic department, my teachers, Dr. Baraga, Dr. Feigenbaum, and the sports medicine team for believing in me and supporting me unconditionally. I cannot even express how much I appreciate it. I am grateful and proud to be a Miami Hurricane! Go Canes!

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July 6, 2015

Tyler Farwell Named Assistant Strength Coach

Tyler Farwell was named Wednesday an Assistant Strength Coach at the University of Miami. Farwell will primarily work with the school’s women’s basketball and swimming teams. Farwell holds certifications from the American Red Cross, Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, National Strength and Conditioning Association, and USA Weightlifting. “I am grateful and excited to be a part of the University of Miami family,” Farwell said. “It is truly an honor to join such a prestigious athletics department. I look forward to helping our student-athletes compete at the highest level possible on the court, in the pool and in the classroom.” Most recently, Farwell has been an exercise physiologist at Homestead Air Reserve Base since March 2014. He worked on physical activity programs with government personnel, provided training to support units and was the expert on exercise science, among other responsibilities. In addition, Farwell has owned and operated Tyler Farwell Strength Inc. in Miami since May 2013. There, Farwell developed individual work and nutrition plans, created and implemented injury prevention, flexibility and mobility protocols, performed tests on USA Sailing Team members, and oversaw all aspects of athletic performance. Through Tyler Farwell Strength Inc., he was also the head strength coach at Gulliver Prep from November 2013 to May 2015. “The strength and conditioning coach is an integral part of every top-level women’s basketball program, as that is the person who sets the tone of your culture in the offseason and summer,” Miami head women’s basketball coach Katie Meier said. “Tyler is an excellent addition to this amazing staff. Our players will have discipline and will play with a high level of energy and toughness.” Prior to coming to South Florida, Farwell was a graduate assistant/assistant strength and conditioning coach at Illinois State University for three years. He worked with nearly a dozen Redbird athletic programs, including men’s and women’s basketball, swimming and diving, football, and baseball. Farwell’s responsibilities with different sports ranged from implementing nutritional supplementation programs to coordinating yearly strength programs, along with additional work such as helping design the Redbird Performance Nutrition program. From October 2009 to May 2011, Farwell was a performance coach at the Orthopedic and Sports Enhancement Center in Bloomington, Ill. He conducted resistance training demonstrations, supervised workouts and administered Frappier Acceleration protocols. “Tyler is going to be a great addition to our athletics department and our swimming program. His driving force is the athletes and their success, and you can sense his passion when you are around him,” Miami head swimming coach Andy Kershaw said. “When you combine that passion with his diverse knowledge, you get someone who is going to make a major impact on our swimming program and our women’s basketball program.” Farwell also has additional experience with the United States Armed Forces. From July 2004 to December 2008, he was the leading petty officer/range safety officer on the USS Peleiu in San Diego. There, Farwell earned the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and was certified as an Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist. A native of Sterling, Ill., Farwell graduated Suma Cum Laude from Illinois State in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in in Exercise Science. He returned to his alma mater for graduate school and earned his Master of Science in Exercise Physiology in 2012. Farwell is also nearing completion of Didactic Program in Dietetics Coursework at Illinois State.

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@MiamiWBB 2014-15 Season Recap 7The University of Miami women’s basketball team continued its impressive run of success during the 2014-15 season, as head coach Katie Meier continued to lift the program to new heights. Meier, in her 10th season at the helm of the Hurricanes, directed the team to a 20-13 (8-8 ACC) record this past season. Miami advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament in Iowa City, Iowa. The 2014-15 campaign marked the sixth consecutive season that the Hurricanes have made the postseason, doubling the previous longest streak in program history (2002-04). In five of those six seasons, Miami has won 20-plus games. The Hurricanes reached the NCAA Tournament for the fourth time in the last five years, more trips than they had in the previous 17 seasons combined. With an 86-80 victory over Washington, Miami earned an NCAA victory for the third time in five year, topping the program’s prior total. Meier also became the first coach to lead Miami to an NCAA win in three separate seasons. As for its ACC mark, Miami finished at least .500 in conference play for the fifth consecutive year, a new program record regardless of conference affiliation. Over the last five seasons, the Hurricanes have the second-best mark in ACC play of the all the schools that have been in the league that whole time. Meier reached two major milestones during the season. With a 74-53 victory over Boston College in Miami’s ACC opener Jan. 4, Meier won the 250th game of her 14-year head coaching career. Two games later, when the Hurricanes won 62-45 at Virginia Tech, Meier picked up the 100th conference victory of her career. On Jan. 8, the Hurricanes earned arguably the most historic regular season win in program history when they downed fourthranked Notre Dame, 78-63, at the BankUnited Center. The victory was Miami’s first ever over a team in the top four of both the AP Poll and the Coaches Poll. The Fighting Irish were also ranked No. 1 in the RPI and they finished the season in that spot after reaching the national championship.

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The win snapped Notre Dame’s NCAA record-tying 30-game road winning streak. The Fighting Irish had also defeated 62 consecutive unranked opponents before falling to Miami. Redshirt senior forward Jassany Williams set a program record with nine blocks in the game—and then had eight in the Hurricanes’ next contest—and sophomore guard Adrienne Motley poured in a career-high 32 points on 68.4 percent shooting. The loss is Notre Dame’s only one in conference play over the last three seasons. The victory over the Fighting Irish was not Miami’s only quality win of the season, by any means. The Hurricanes took down No. 23/22 Syracuse, 85-71, on the road at the Carrier Dome Feb. 12. Redshirt junior guard Michelle Woods scored 15 points and shot 13-of-15 at the free throw line in the victory. Miami also won 76-71 over LSU, a program that has been to five Final Fours in the last dozen years, Dec. 19 at the BUC, behind 16 points from Motley. It was Motley who also set a program record for NCAA Tournament games by posting 30 points on 55.6 percent shooting in Miami’s win over sixth-seeded Washington in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. The showing earned her “Performance of the Day” honors from espnW on the first day of the tournament. Motley was named a First Team All-ACC selection by the Blue Ribbon Panel, the ACC Coaches and College Sports Madness. She won espnW National Player of the Week and ACC Player of the Week Jan. 12, following the win over Notre Dame and a victory at Virginia Tech in which she had 22 points and eight rebounds. The Newport News, Va. native won MVP of all three regular season tournaments/events the Hurricanes played in and earned team MVP honors at the postseason banquet. She finished the season as the only player in the top 15 in the ACC in scoring, field goal percentage, three-point percentage, and free throw percentage. Motley also ranked eighth in the country among guards in field goal percentage and 11th of players under 6-foot. Williams also reeled in a number of honors, including a trio of trophies at the team banquet, as she won the Academic Award, the Windex Award and was named the Most Intense Player. During the season, Williams was chosen to the all-tournament team at the Miami Thanksgiving Tournament and the Tulane/DoubleTree Classic. A native of Davie, Fla., Williams led the ACC in blocks during conference play and recorded the second most blocks in a single season in program history. She was also selected to the 2014-15 All-ACC Academic Team. Sophomore guard Jessica Thomas won the Strongest Player Award and the Assist Leader at the postseason banquet, while Woods earned Most Improved Player. Senior forward Necole Sterling garnered Miami Holiday Tournament All-Tournament Team honors in December. The Hurricanes finished the year receiving votes in the Coaches Poll, the sixth time they did so during the season. Miami returns nine players from the 2014-15 season and adds four new players to the roster. For more information about University of Miami women’s basketball, follow @MiamiWBB.

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Iskenderian, Thompson Named All-Americans

University of Miami juniors George Iskenderian and David Thompson were among those players recognized with NCBWA All-America first-team honors, the organization announced. The honor was the first of Iskenderian’s career and the second for Thompson, who was named a Louisville Slugger All-American by collegiate Baseball Newspaper in late May. A native of Englewood Cliffs, N.J., Iskenderian became just the second Hurricane to ever capture the ACC’s batting title, finishing the regular season with a .391 batting average to rank No. 1 in the league. He also led the ACC in both total hits (81) and runs scored (61) in the regular season, and ranked third in steals (22) and on-base percentage (.482) over the same timeframe. Iskenderian was selected in the seventh round of the 2015 MLB Draft by Milwaukee. A junior from Miami, Fla., Thompson earned first-team All-ACC accolades by the league’s coaches after a dominant season in the middle of Miami’s offense. The nation’s RBI leader (87) and tied for the national home run lead (19), Thompson was a critical member of a Miami offense that finished the regular season ranked first nationally in runs scored and runs per game. Thompson was selected in the fourth round of the 2015 MLB Draft by New York.

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Gonzalez, Ellis Named Gatorade State POTY

University of Miami track and field signees Samantha Gonzalez and Brittny Ellis were named the Gatorade Girls Track & Field Athlete of the Year in their respective home states. Gonzalez, a native of Carrolton, Texas, and Ellis, who hails from Gurnee, Ill., are among the 51 honorees for girls track & field. The award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the track, distinguishes the recipient as their state’s best high school girls track & field athlete. Gonzalez and Ellis are finalists for the prestigious Gatorade National Girls Track & Field Athlete of the Year award. “I am very proud of Samantha and Brittny,” Miami director of track and field/cross country Amy Deem said. “They had an outstanding senior year. This award is a tribute to their hard work and dedication on the track, in the classroom and in the community. We are excited to have them as members of the Hurricane family.” Gonzalez won the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in a state-record time of 40.81 seconds at the Class 5A state meet this spring. Gonzalez also finished third in the 100-meter high hurdles in 13.84. Her winning effort in the 300 hurdles ranked as the nation’s No. 2 performance among high school competitors in 2015 at the time of her selection and rates as 10th in U.S. prep history. The 5-foot-8 senior has maintained a 3.57 GPA in the classroom. A member of her school’s yearbook staff and student newspaper, Gonzalez has volunteered locally on behalf of a children’s choir and a Vacation Bible School. “Following in the footsteps of a state champion hurdler sister would be quite a daunting task for most, but she used her sister Melissa’s influence as motivation to become the top hurdler in the nation,” said Creekview coach Misti Springfield via press release. “She’s shown great drive and commitment to the sport for four years.” Ellis won three individual Class 3A state championships this spring and led the Blue Devils to a second place finish as a team. Ellis became the first Class 3A runner in a decade to win the sprint triple, capturing the 100 with a time of 11.85 seconds, the 200 in 24.38 and the 400 in 54.19. She took sixth in the 400 at the Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China in 2014. The 5-foot-10 senior has maintained a weighted 4.40 GPA in the classroom. She has volunteered locally on behalf of Feed My Starving Children and Kindred Life Ministries, providing assistance for teen-aged mothers. “What separates Brittny from the rest is her humility,” said Warren Township coach Ryan Dunn via press release. “Her attitude, sportsmanship and coachability make it easy for coaches, teammates and even rivals to like her.” The Gatorade Player of the Year program annually recognizes one winner in the District of Columbia and each of the 50 states that sanction high school football, girls volleyball, boys and girls cross country, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, baseball, softball, and boys and girls track & field, and awards one National Player of the Year in each sport. The selection process is administered by the Gatorade high school sports leadership team in partnership with USA TODAY High School Sports, which work with top sport-specific experts and a media advisory board of accomplished, veteran prep sports journalists to determine the state winners in each sport.

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Crowley Wins Second ITF Doubles Championship

Former University of Miami tennis player Keith Crowley teamed with Hans Hach (Mexico) to win the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Mexico F4 Futures event last weekend. The victory is Crowley’s second ITF championship in the past two months, after pairing with Hach to win the USA F13 Futures in April. At the Mexico F4 Futures held at the Club Casino Español in Cordoba, Mexico, Crowley and Hach defeated Ivan Endara (ECU) and Luis David Martinez (VEN), 6-4, 6-3, in the championship match to earn the win. In the first round, Crowley and Hach downed Alejandro Mendoza (BOL) and Carlos Ramirez Utermann (MEX), 6-2, 6-3, then defeated Alan Nunez Aguilera (MEX) and Raul-Isaias Rosas-Zarur (MEX), 6-3, 6-2, to move into the semifinals. In that round, the duo took down Luis Díaz Barriga (MEX) and Carlos Palencia (MEX), 7-5, 6-3. Just one month prior to the event in Mexico, Crowley and Hach won the USA F13 Futures held at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Little Rock, Ark. In this event, Crowley and Hach cruised through the first round with a 6-0, 6-2 win over Deiton Baughman (USA) and Julio Peralta (CHI). In the second round, the pair defeated Maxwell Mendelsohn (USA) and Sergio Ramirez (COL), 6-1, 6-3, then they downed Bradley Holt (USA) and Jordan Parker (USA), 6-2, 6-4 in the semifinals. After winning the first set, Crowley and Hach came back to defeat Eric Quigley (USA) and Matt Seeberger (USA), 6-3, 1-6 [10-7], in the championship match. Crowley is currently ranked No. 398 by ITF in doubles and No. 702 in singles. At Miami, Crowley, from Capetown, South Africa, won 60 singles matches, ranking 23rd in Canes history

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Vallverdu Promoted to Associate Head Coach

University of Miami women’s tennis head coach Paige Yaroshuk-Tews announced Monday the promotion of Laura Vallverdu to associate head coach. One of the most accomplished players in program history, the Miami alumnae has spent each of the past four seasons on Yaroshuk-Tews’ staff, including the last two as the assistant coach, and now will be promoted for a third time. “Lau’s work ethic and commitment to the University of Miami have helped this program reach new heights. She is well deserving of an associate head coach title,” Yaroshuk-Tews said. “To have a former player step into this position is a proud moment for a head coach. Lau is a part of my family and our University family. I enjoy working with her each day.” After concluding her illustrious playing career in 2010, Vallverdu spent one season as an assistant coach at Barry University. There, she helped guide the Buccaneers to the first national championship in program history Vallverdu then joined the Miami coaching staff for the 2011-12 season as a graduate assistant. She was named the volunteer assistant coach for the 2012-13 season and promoted to assistant coach the following year. In all eight of Vallverdu’s seasons with the Hurricanes as either a player or coach, Miami has reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Team Championship and finished in the top 15 nationally. The Hurricanes have posted a 168-48 (.778) record over those eight seasons, with a 77-16 (.828) mark in ACC play. Six times during that stretch Miami has made the Elite Eight and five times finished in the top 10. In 2013, Vallverdu helped direct the Hurricanes to their first ever ACC Championship title. She has coached five All-Americans during her four years on staff at Miami, including two this season in freshman Sinead Lohan and junior Stephanie Wagner. “I am beyond words excited about this. It is with extreme responsibility that I will assume this title, and needless to say, it not only motivates me, but it humbles me,” Vallverdu said. “My job is not judged on a title, but on the amount of work put into improving our players. They are the reason why I want to work hard and get better every day.” As a player, Vallverdu was a five-time All-American, garnering singles honors each year of her career and doubles honors as a senior. In 2010 she was named the recipient of the Honda Sports Award, given to the best female athlete in the sport. She was also one of four nominees for the honor in 2009. The first four-time All-ACC selection in program history, Vallverdu is second at Miami in singles victories with 131, which was the record at the conclusion of her career. She is one of two Hurricanes to make the finals of the NCAA Singles Championship and the only one to reach the semifinals twice. “I have always said, and I will say it again, I am so thankful to this entire institution for everything they have done for me and to the family I have created in a place far from home,” Vallverdu said. “Miami has become my home and working together with Paige and our entire staff is an incredible pleasure. Paige is a special person who has taught me so much in the nine years I have known her. I can’t wait for many more.” A native of Valencia, Venezuela, Vallverdu received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in business from Miami in 2010. She then earned her Master of Science in Sports & Exercise Psychology from UM in 2012.

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2015 SCHEDULE

CANES TAKE PART IN THE PROGRAM For the third-consecutive year, the Hurricane football team invited The Program to campus to work with the squad. Over the course of two days, instructors help build leadership, team and personal development through shared adversity. The final day included a team-building activity on Virginia Key Beach, beginning at 4:30 a.m. on June 24. Founded in 2008, The Program takes teams and players and tries to make them the best they can be. 13 NEW CANES ARRIVE FOR SUMMER SESSION B The University of Miami football team officially welcomed 13 new players to their new home on June 28 for their first semester of college. The new Canes also selected a locker and picked up their respective jerseys. In addition, the incoming first-year players had meetings with the academic staff and the athletic training staff before meeting as a team for the first time. CANES TAKE PART IN THE DESERVE VICTORY The 2015 Miami Hurricanes took part in the Deserve Victory Tour throughout the South Florida community. The event was open to all kids in grades kindergarden through eighth grade. Hurricane football student-athletes and staff members traveled to Vincent Torres Memorial Park in Lauderdale Lakes, Loren Roberts Park in Florida City, Dade-Gibson Park in Miami and Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex in Miami Gardens to interact with the local youth. The Deserve Victory Tour included instruction on the basic fundamentals of football and the safety that is required to play the game. Those who attended were also made aware of the importance of nutrition and the academic policies recently adopted by the NCAA. Each Deserve Victory event featured Miami players taking part in a series of football exercises from

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stretching and agility to position-specific drills to the basics of the game. SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW Miami opens its season Saturday, Sept. 5 vs. BethuneCookman at Sun Life Stadium. Season tickets to the 2015 Miami Hurricanes football season start for as low as $140 – visit CanesTix.com or call (305) 284-2263 for more information. 2014 SEASON IN REVIEW -Miami’s appearance in the 2014 Duck Commander Independence Bowl marked the 38th time the Hurricanes have competed in a bowl game. -Miami’s appearance in the Duck Commander Independence Bowl marked the second-consecutive season in which it has competed in the postseason. -The Hurricanes faced the nation’s ninth toughest schedule in 2014. -QB Brad Kaaya set the single season all-time freshman record for passing yards, passing touchdowns and completions. -Tight end Clive Walford and linebacker Denzel Perryman were both named Third Team All-Americans by the Associated Press. Perryman and Walford became Miami’s first AP All-Americans since Kenny Phillips was recognized with third- team honors in 2007. -Junior running back Duke Johnson finished his Miami career as the school’s all-time leading rusher with 3,519 yards. -As a senior, Johnson rushed for 1,652 yards on the year, which ranks second all-time for a single season. He finished just 101 yards shy of setting the program’s single season rushing standard (Willis McGahee, 1,753 - 2002). -Following the year, Johnson was named All-ACC First Team by the league’s coaches and by the ACSMA. -Miami’s defense ranked No. 14 nationally in total defense, allowing just 329.6 yards per game. -Miami Hurricanes Braxton Berrios, Anthony Chickillo, Nantambu Akil-Fentress, Calvin Heurtelou and Justin Vogel were among 65 players selected to the 2014 AllACC Academic Football Team on Feb. 11. -Following the year, Miami had seven players selected in the 2015 NFL Draft, including two players picked in the first round (Ereck Flowers – No. 9 and Phillip Dorsett – No. 29). July 6, 2015

SEPTEMBER 5 Bethune-Cookman (ESPN3) 11 at FAU 19 Nebraska (ABC/ESPN)

6 p.m. 8 p.m. 3:30 p.m.

OCTOBER 1 at Cincinnati (ESPN) 10 at Florida State* 17 at Virginia Tech* 24 Clemson* 31 Duke*

7:30 p.m. TBA TBA TBA TBA

NOVEMBER 7 Virginia* 14 North Carolina* 21 Georgia Tech* 27 Pittsburgh* (ABC/ESPN)

TBA TBA TBA TBA

* - ACC Game

2015 ROSTER BREAKDOWN RETURNING STARTERS (11) OFFENSE (6) Pos. Name WR Malcolm Lewis, Jr. T Trevor Darling, So G Daniel Isidora, Jr.-R QB Brad Kaaya, So.

2014 Starts 8 5 12 13

Career Starts 11 5 12 13

DEFENSE (5) Pos. Name DE Tyriq McCord, Sr. DT Calvin Heurtelou, Sr. LB Raphael Kirby, Sr. CB Artie Burns, Jr. S Deon Bush, Sr

2014 Starts 12 12 13 11 11

Career Starts 12 12 13 11 20

SPECIALISTS (2) Pos. Name PK Michael Badgley, So. P Justin Vogel, Jr.

2014 Starts 11 13

Career Starts 11 13

Starters Lost (13) OFFENSE (7) Pos. Name WR Phillip Dorsett TE Clive Walford T Taylor Gadbois LT Ereck Flowers LG Jon Feliciano C Shane McDermott RB Duke Johnson

2014 Starts 13 12 5 11 13 13 13

Career Career 29 37 5 27 48 36 32

DEFENSE (6) Pos. Name DE Anthony Chickillo DT Olsen Pierre LB Denzel Perryman LB Th urston Armbrister CB Ladarius Gunter S Nantambu-Akil Fentress

2014 Starts 13 13 13 13 13 13

Career Career 47 36 37 23 30 13

Six from @HurricaneTennis in Final Rankings

Six members of the University of Miami women’s tennis team are featured in the final Oracle/ITA rankings of the season, released Wednesday afternoon. Miami is one of just 10 schools in the nation with six different players ranked in either singles or doubles, and the half dozen equals the most in program history, a mark first recorded last season. With five ranked singles players, the Hurricanes are tied for the fourth-most in the country and also set a new program record. NCAA Singles Championship semifinalist Stephanie Wagner paces the Hurricanes in the singles rankings, completing her season ranked No. 9 in the country. Wagner, the recipient of the ITA National Player to Watch award, was in the top 11 all season and finished as the second-highest ranked junior in the nation. In the quarterfinals of the NCAA Singles Championship, Wagner defeated UCLA’s Robin Anderson, who was ranked No. 1 then and also concluded the season in the top overall spot. ACC Freshman of the Year Sinead Lohan made a huge jump in the rankings after her run to the NCAA Singles Championship quarterfinals. Lohan rose 17 spots and checks in at No. 20 nationally, the highest mark of her career. The Waterford, Ireland native spent the whole season in the top 45 and completed the year as the third-highest ranked freshman in the country and one of just four in the top 50. Junior Clementina Riobueno holds the No. 87 spot on the singles list and was in the top 90 all year long. Freshman Wendy Zhang comes in at No. 101 and senior Lina Lileikite is No. 112, with both completing their seasons ranked wire-to-wire. Lileikite was ranked at the end of all four of her seasons as a Hurricane. In the Southeast Region rankings, Wagner finished third and Lohan was just two spots behind, placing fifth. Miami is atop the ACC with five players nationally ranked in singles, and only three schools in the country had more. In doubles, the Hurricanes are one of 22 teams with multiple ranked pairs. NCAA Doubles Championship participants Lileikite and Wagner finished the season at No. 21 and spent the whole year in the top 25. Wagner is one of 25 players, male or female, to finish in the top 25 in both singles and doubles. Fifteen of those 25 are on the women’s side. Riobueno and senior Monique Albuquerque jumped 14 spots in the final release and ended 2015 at No. 58 in doubles. They were nationally ranked the entire season. Both pairs finished in the top 10 in the Southeast Region, with Lileikite/Wagner sixth and Albuquerque/Riobueno ninth. With Lileikite, Riobueno and Wagner ranked nationally in singles and doubles, the Hurricanes are one of 13 teams in the country, and one of two in the ACC, with three players on both lists. Miami is one of just eight schools in the nation, and the only one in the ACC, with five-plus ranked singles players and multiple ranked doubles pairs. Just 10 schools even have at least four players ranked in singles and multiple duos ranked in doubles. The Hurricanes went 18-7 (12-2 ACC) in 2015 and reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Team Championship for the 10th consecutive season.

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Mediavilla Earns Freshman All-American Honors

University of Miami reliever Michael Mediavilla was among those recognized with Louisville Slugger Freshman All-America honors, Collegiate Baseball Newspaper announced. Mediavilla has emerged as Miami’s top lefthanded reliever in his first season with the Hurricanes. The southpaw has made 32 appearances – second-most of any UM pitcher – and has recorded an impressive total of 45 strikeouts in 34.0 innings. The local Mater Academy product has held opponents to a .175 average with a 3-2 record and a 2.12 ERA. Mediavilla was one of a nationalbest 12 players from the ACC selected for the honor. Miami had two players selected as Freshman All-Americans by Collegiate Baseball in 2014: Zack Collins (catcher) and Bryan Garcia (relief pitcher), while Collins took home National Freshman of the Year honors from Baseball America.

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Hurricane Club Reaches Goal of $9.9 Million

The University of Miami’s Hurricane Club announced Wednesday it has surpassed its annual fundraising goal of $9.9 million to the StudentAthlete Excellence Fund. “All of our Hurricane Club members are truly Building Champions for Hurricane Athletics,” said Director of Athletics Blake James. “I would like to thank all of our loyal Hurricane Club members for their generosity and dedication in supporting our athletics programs and, most importantly, our student-athletes who represent our great university in a first-class manner.” The Student-Athlete Excellence Fund provides the funding for scholarships, facility improvements and operational support needed to achieve excellence in 18 varsity sports, and provides opportunities for 400+ student-athletes to excel in the classroom, competition and life. “Collectively, our Hurricane Club members continue to rise to the occasion and go above and beyond in support of UM student-athletes,” said Associate Athletics Director for Development Jesse Marks. “We truly appreciate every Hurricane Club member supporting our efforts in Building Champions at Miami.” Raising $9.9 million is one of the many recent accomplishments reached by the Hurricane Club under its Building Champions campaign. In 2014, the Hurricane Club reached an all-time high in membership with over 8,000 members—representing an 85% increase in membership since 2010. “While we have made great strides in growing our Hurricane Club Membership base, there is still work to be done,” Marks said. “Costs of educational and athletics scholarships continue to rise annually, and the need is very real for all Hurricane fans to support the Hurricane Club at every level. We must continue to increase the support for our dedicated student-athletes.” To join the Hurricane Club and help it reach its goal of 8,300 active Hurricane Club members for 2015, please visit www.umbuildingchampions. com. An annual membership begins at the Sebastian Level for just $50. To learn more about the Hurricane Club, please visit www.uhurricaneclub.com or call 305-284-6699.

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Get Ready For the Canes Instagram Challenge

The University of Miami Athletics department is challenging its fans to show their Hurricane Pride in the inaugural Canes Instagram Challenge. Starting today and every Monday until Sept. 7, Miami Athletics will encourage its fans to show off their Canes pride on Instagram. Using the hashtag #Canes followed by the camera emoji fans are encouraged to submit their photos based on a week-by-week challenge from the athletic department. Each week, fans, who submit their photos on Instagram using #Canes along with the camera emoji will be considered each week for the top 10 photos of that specific challenge. This week’s challenge: where in the world have ‘U’ been? Post a picture of you and/or friends or family members throwing up the U around the globe. The top 10 photos from each week’s challenge will be printed and displayed on the lower concourse level at Sun Life Stadium and in the official gameday program during Miami’s Homecoming game against Clemson on Oct. 24. The Hurricanes’ digital marketing team will judge the best photos submitted through Instagram on a week to week basis. To be considered for the top 10 photos of the week, fans must use the correct hashtag and the camera emoji. Any post that includes profanity or is not in overall good taste will be immediately disqualified from the challenge. Each week a fan photo will be featured on the Miami Hurricanes main Instagram account, @miamihurricanes. In addition, each photo selected will be added on a map featured on HurricaneSports.com. For the most accurate and up to date information delivered to your phone, download the official Miami Hurricanes app for your Droid or iPhone.

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Lohan, Wagner Chosen for Oracle/ITA Masters

Sinead Lohan and Stephanie Wagner of the University of Miami women’s tennis team were both announced Thursday by the ITA as selections for the inaugural Oracle/ITA Masters this fall. The first national collegiate championship of the 2015-16 season, the event will be held Sept. 18-20 at the Malibu Racquet Club in Malibu, Calif. Sixteen of the nation’s very best players will participate in the singles tournament, with 14 of them already decided and the other two set to be determined later as wild cards. The ACC leads the way with six selections thus far and Miami is one of four schools with multiple players in the field. The winners of each draw—women’s singles, women’s doubles, men’s singles, women’s doubles—will earn an automatic bid to the 2015 USTA/ITA National Indoor Intercollegiate Championships. Lohan, a rising sophomore, and Wagner, a rising senior, were both ITA All-Americans in singles in 2015. Lohan finished the season ranked No. 20 and the reached the quarterfinals of the NCAA Singles Championship, while Wagner concluded the year ranked ninth and made the tournament’s semifinals.

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UMSHoF Fishing Tourney a Huge Success

Islamorada, Fla. - For the fifth consecutive year, the Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys / University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame (UMSHoF) Celebrity Dolphin Tournament, hosted by Randal Hill and Andre Johnson, was one of the largest fishing event in the Florida Keys. With nearly 600 people attending the events, along with 55 former Hurricanes greats - including 25 UMSHoF members - the event has blossomed into a must-see on the fishing event calendar. The event raises funds for Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys, the Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, the Coastal Conservation Association and the UMSHoF. The Friday night Captains Meeting was a mix of former Canes getting reacquainted, meeting new friends from the Florida Keys and the anticipation of the next day’s excursion to the open seas. A paella dinner was provided by Segovia Catering and live music by the popular Coconut Grove band “Live Bait” led to a festive evening. Former Miami coach, and Islamorada resident, Jimmy Johnson, along with all the celebrities, spent the evening talking to fans, signing autographs, taking photos and checking out the Vendor Village in the laid back Florida Keys weather. Fishing began at 8 a.m. on Saturday and 75 boats went out in search of the biggest dolphin. The “Weigh In” began at 3:30 p.m. with food provided by former Canes quarterback Craig Erickson and the good folks at Hole in the Wall Pub. A DJ played island music to accompany the weighing of the many dolphins caught by the anglers. A total of 70 dolphins were weighed. A total of 362 anglers participated in the event. After all the fish were weighed, the awards dinner began with a Caribbean pork roast provided by Mangrove Mike’s Café of Islamorada and the awarding of trophies and cash prizes to the winners. The first prize with the largest dolphin belonged to Ely Hernandez of the boat “Kaya”, with a catch of 39 pounds. He collected $3,000 and a trophy designed by Reel Tuff Graphix. Second place winner of $2,000 was Dave Resch, Sr., from “Team Johnstone” with a catch of 37.3 pounds. Winner of $1,000 for third place was Randy Weinstein on “Stage Two”. The top junior angler was JC Bills on the “Islamorada Beer Company” boat with a dolphin of 23.6 pounds. Winning Top Female Angler was Jamie Slattery of “Can’t Quit” with a 23.2 pound catch. The boat “Kaya” claimed the $3,633 Bucket of Bucks prize with a three-fish dolphin aggregate of 77.9 pounds. The Master of the Ocean, largest combined weight of three fish in the dolphin, wahoo, tuna and kingfish species was won by “Hang Loose” with an aggregate of 93.9 pounds of fish, winning the highest total prize of $7,905. Though not officially weighed for the tournament, Miami’s Deputy Director of Athletics and Senior Woman Administrator, Jenn Strawley, on “Phoebe II”, caught and released what was described as a rather large blue marlin. As the evening wore down and anglers said their goodbyes, many of the group headed over to UMSHoF member Gary Dunn’s Ocean View Inn in Islamorada for a nightcap and a few more laughs. All in all, a great time was had by all and needed funds were raised for four outstanding charities. Make your plans for the 6th annual Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys / University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame Celebrity Dolphin Tournament next year.

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um sports hall Of fame Year in Review The 2014-2015 year was one of the most successful in UM Sports Hall of Fame history and the future continues to look even brighter as the Hall continues its mission to celebrate the finest student-athletes, coaches and administrators who have represented the Orange, Green and White. From the four major events the Hall puts on each year -- bowling, golf and fishing tournament, as well as the premier event on the UM calendar each year, the UMSHoF Induction Banquet -- partnering with the Hurricane Club for the golf tournament and other fine charities, to the naming of new officers, the Hall looks forward to the 2015-2016 year with renewed enthusiasm. The year began in August with the Hall opening for CanesFest with more than 1,250 Hurricanes fans touring the building, the largest single day crowd in UMSHoF history. Later that month, the Hall celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Tom Kearns Sports Hall of Fame Building by hosting our annual “Welcome Back” reception for athletic department coaches, staff and Hall sponsors. In October, the 22nd annual UMSHoF Celebrity Golf Tournament, hosted by Brett Romberg, partnered with the Hurricane Club to raise funds for the Victory Fund. A sold-out tournament enjoyed the afternoon of golf at the luxurious Biltmore Country Club, home to the Hurricanes women’s golf team. With lunch provided by the Hole in the Wall Pub, a robust live and silent auction, the Hall was happy to present the Hurricane Club with a $9,000 donation to the Victory Fund.

More than 30 former Canes greats came out for the 22nd annual UMSHoF Celebrity Golf Tournament, hosted by Brett Romberg, to benefit the Hurricane Club Victory Fund.

The fourth annual UMSHoF Celebrity Bowling Tournament, hosted by Clinton Portis was held in February at Splitsville in South Miami and saw 24 teams compete to win top honors, and to help raise funds for the Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, as well as the Hall. Many former Canes all-stars came out to bowl and support this family-friendly event.

The Celebrities gather at the 4th annual UMSHoF Celebrity Bowling Tournament.

New officers were elected in May to serve the UMSHoF through May of 2017. They are: Gerard Loisel President Tracy Kerdyk President-Elect Richard Horton Vice President Mead McCabe Secretary Marc O’Connor Treasurer KC Jones Immediate Past President

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um sports hall Of fame Year in Review The Hall’s membership grew to 292 former Hurricanes greats with its marquee event, the 47th Annual UM Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet, held in April at Jungle Island. With more than 550 attendees, including over 50 UMSHoF members, it was a night to remember for the inductees and their guests, truly the highlight of the UMSHoF year. This year’s star-studded class included Rob Chudzinski (football coach), Alex Fernandez (baseball), Kym Hope (basketball), Chris Mantilla (diving), Rusty Medearis (football), Winston Moss (football), Kevin Patrick (football), Jonathan Vilma (football), Lauryn Williams (track) and the late Sean Taylor (football).

The UM Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2015 included: (L to R) Lauryn Williams, Alex Fernandez, Rob Chudzinski, Kevin Patrick, Kym Hope, Rusty Medearis, Jonathan Vilma, and Chris Mantilla. Not pictured are Winston Moss and the late Sean Taylor”

In June, the fifth annual Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys / UMSHoF Celebrity Dolphin Tournament, hosted by Randal Hill and Andre Johnson, was held in beautiful Islamorada in the Florida Keys with 75 boats participating, more than 500 attending the weekends events, including 55 former Canes allstars and 25 UMSHoF members. A portion of the proceeds benefitted Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys, the Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis and the Coastal Conservation Association.

Along the way, the UMSHoF hosted “Hall of Fame” games in football and basketball, inviting back all UMSHoF members of those sports who were honored with halftime ceremonies to the delight of the Canes fans in attendance. Throughout its history, the Hall has been blessed to receive donations of items for display, or to remain in our archives to document the history of Hurricanes athletics. Among the items received this year were a jersey, helmet, shoulder pads and cleats worn by Duke Johnson in 2014 as he set the Canes all-time rushing record. Hurricane fan Neil Frank graciously donated a collection of historical programs from various sports. Included in his collection are rare football programs from 1927, Miami’s first varsity season. We encourage any fan who has items they no longer wish to keep to consider donating them to the UMSHoF. You will enable us to showcase nearly 90 years of our history for fans to enjoy for generations to come. The UM Sports Hall of Fame is located in the Tom Kearns Sports Hall of Fame Building located next to the Hecht Athletic Center on the Coral Gables campus. As a non-profit organization, all donations are tax deductible. The Hall is open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, or call 305-284-2775 for group tours, or to find out how you can rent the Hall for your business or other function. 65

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