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July 10, 2012
2011-12: The Year in Pictures
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Women’s Tennis Places Five on All-ACC Academic Team
Five University of Miami women’s tennis players, Anna Bartenstein, Gabriela Mejia, Melissa Bolivar, Lina Lileikite and Liat Zimmerman were selected to the All-ACC Academic Women’s Tennis Team, as announced today by ACC Commissioner John Swofford. Bartenstein and Mejia were each selected for the third time while the other three have been selected for the first time in their collegiate careers. To be eligible for consideration for the All-ACC Academic Team, a studentathlete must have earned a 3.0 grade point average for the previous semester and maintained a 3.0 cumulative average during her academic career. All five Canes that were honored boast exceptional averages as Bolivar led the pack with a 3.74 cumulative GPA. Others included Bartenstein (3.45 GPA), Lileikite (3.16 GPA), Meija(3.28 GPA) and Zimmerman (3.54 GPA).
As part of its 25th Anniversary celebration, the University of Miami will honor the 1987 National Champion football team at halftime of the Canes’ homecoming game against rival Florida State on Oct. 20 at Sun Life Stadium.
2012 Football Schedule 9/1 at Boston College 9/8 at Kansas State 9/15 vs. Bethune-Cookman (Band Day) 9/22 at Georgia Tech 9/29 vs. NC State (Family Weekend) 10/6 vs. Notre Dame at Soldier Field 10/13 vs. North Carolina (Hispanic Heritage Day) 10/20 vs. Florida State (Homecoming) 11/1 vs. Virginia Tech 11/10 at Virginia 11/17 vs. USF (Senior Day) 11/24 at Duke 12/1 ACC Championship (Charlotte, N.C.)
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Clockwise from top left: Nicole Lantagne Welch, who has been the head coach since the program restarted for the 2001 season, and the coaching staff instructed the team to a second-place finish in the ACC. Senior Lane Carico rises above the completion like she did all season on her way to being named ACC Player of the Year and an All-American. Senior Katie Gallagher taps one over the net in front of another large home crowd. UM went 11-1 at the Knight Sports Complex in 2011. Taylor Hollins leads the excitement as UM just notched a crucial point. Miami went 26-5 overall and went to the NCAA Tournament for the third straight season. Below: The Hurricanes celebrate winning a big point coming together in the middle of the court at the Knight Sports Complex.
Clockwise from top left: Safety Vaughn Telemaque intercepts Maryland’s QB in the end zone in the Canes’ season opener. This catch resulted in one of two touchdowns for junior wide receiver Tommy Streeter against Virginia. Streeter ended the game with seven grabs for a personal best 176 yards. Running back Lamar Miller leaves a Kansas State defender in the dust on this scamper for a touchdown. Fans and the student-athletes alike praised the first season of the Hurricane Walk, a new tradition established by UM in 2011. Center: The 2011 season was the first of the Al Golden Era.
Clockwise from top left: Senior goalkeeper Vikki Alonzo barks orders at her defense from her perch in goal during a match-up with the Florida Gators. Hurricanes’ junior forward Kate Howarth dribbles through the defense of Monmouth University during a home match at Cobb Stadium. Howarth led the Hurricanes in goals in 2011. The Hurricanes march out to Cobb Stadium for warm-ups before a first-round NCAA Tournament match-up with the visiting Crimson Tide of Alabama. The Hurricanes celebrate a game-winning goal at Cobb Stadium in double sudden victory against Alabama in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. With the win, the Hurricanes advanced to the second round of the postseason for the first time in program history.
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In his first year at The U, Coach Jim Larranaga led the Canes to a 78-62 victory over in-state rival Florida State at the BankUnited Center.
Senior DeQuan Jones throws down a tomahawk dunk against Appalachain State. Following the season, Jones competed in the 24th Annual State Farm College Slam Dunk Championships held prior to the NCAA Final Four.
Senior Malcolm Grant leads the Hurricanes into Cameron Indoor Stadium on Feb. 5, 2012. Miami defeated Duke, 78-74, in overtime, UM’s first win on the Blue Devils’ home court.
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Clockwise from top left: Shenise Johnson is one of two women in Division I history to score at least 2,000 points, grab 1,000 rebouds, dish out 500 assists and have 400 steals in a career. Seniors Riquna Williams, Shenise Johnson and Sylvia Bullock walk off the BankUnited floor with head coach Katie Meier one last time after the Canes extended their home win-streak to 40 games in an 88-42 Senior Day win over BC. Pepper Wilson, Riquna Williams and Katie Meier react after defeating No. 5 Maryland at the BankUnited Center. It was the first victory over a Top 5 team in program history. Junior guard Stefanie Yderstrom was named Third Team All-ACC after leading the conference in three-pointers in 2011-12. She was also named to the All-ACC Academic Team twice. Standing only at 5-6, Riquna Williams was one of the most athletic and explosive guards in the country. She is only one of four women to score over 2,000 points in her UM career.
Clockwise from left: Rony Rodriguez is met by his teammates to celebrate a walk-off homerun over visiting Rutgers University on Opening Weekend 2012. Tyler Palmer successfully steals second base during a conference match-up with Boston College. The Hurricanes swept the Eagles at Alex Rodriguez Park. Brad Fieger congratulates Peter O’Brien after belting a homerun in the team’s weekend series with Rutgers University. O’Brien led the Hurricanes with 10 homeruns in 2012. The Hurricanes look on as the Miami Marlins take batting practice at newly minted Marlins Park. The two teams opened the ballpark with an exhibition game in March.
Clockwise from left: The U is ready to go not matter the terrain. Miami rowing is on the move and leaving a trail behind it. Head coach Andrew Carter instructs the team out on the water. The Hurricanes practice in the morning in Miami. Miami rowing takes advantage of the beautiful scenery along South Beach, tough to beat the setting.
Athletics Development Staff
The Hurricane Club has added several staff members within the past year. We want you to get to know us a little better. Please click on each staff member’s name to access our biography information. Also as a reminder, we are here to help so if you have any questions or concerns, please call our office at (305) 284-6699 or send us an e-mail at hurricaneclub@miami.edu.
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Attention all Hurricane Club members: this is your chance to show your Hurricane Pride! Email your favorite Canes photos to k.richie@miami.edu to appear in an upcoming issue of HurricaneSports Magazine. Ideas for photos include: tailgating, weddings, births, travel, etc. We want to showcase pictures of fellow family members of the Hurricane Club. Please ensure you include your name when submitting photos via e-mail. By submitting your photos, you are agreeing to give the University of Miami Athletic Department the right to use, edit, modify, or duplicate your photo(s). We look forward to seeing all your Hurricane Club family photos in a future issue GO CANES!
Clockwise from top left: The Canes celebrate after Jennifer Hirano made a 10-foot putt on 18 to send the team into a playoff with OSU. Miami took second place at the Hurricane Invitational this spring. Coach Rizzo receiving the second-place trophy at the Hurricane Invitational. Coach Rizzo congratulates Jennifer Hirano after her match-tying putt. Rika Park concentrating on a putt.
Clockwise from top left: Sophomore Diego Soto watches as teammate Gabriel Flores returns a short shot. Sophomores Omar Aly and Wilfredo Gonzalez celebrate the match-winning point. Junior Victor Mauz’ headband controls his hair as he delievers a backhand across the net. Junior Marco Stancati slides into position to return a tough-angled placement. Freshman Henrique Tsukamoto returns a serve with the power from his entire body.
Clockwise from top left: Sophomore Melissa Bolivar made up half of the Canes top doubles team as her and freshman Liat Zimmeran advanced to the NCAA Tournament. Anna Bartenstein was known for her powerful forehand and her fiery competitive spirit while on the court in her three year at Miami. Gabriela Mejia smashes a backhand winner against Utah in the Canes 4-0 win over the Utes on May 12. Anna Bartenstein and sophomore Brittany Dubins react after winning a point against Yale in doubles action. Graduating seniors Anna Bartenstein and Gabriela Mejia throw up The U before they received their degrees.
Clockwise from left: Samuel Dorman placed fourth in the 3-meter dive at the ACC Championships. Competing in the 50-yard freestyle event at the NCAA Championships, Kelsi Hall became Miami’s first All-American swimmer in a decade. Sofia Johansson set a new ACC mark in the 100-yard breaststroke with a 59.81, becoming the first to swim the event in under one minute in conference history. Thea Vock finished ninth in the three-meter dive at the NCAA Championships, adding her name to the list of All-Americans under coach Randy Abelman. Senior Dana Hatic (pictured), along with freshman diver Kara McCormack were both named to their first All-ACC Academic teams.
Clockwise from top left: No need for John Barden to close his eyes as he clears the bar in the high jump. Jumper Jason Johnson soars through the air at the Hurricane Invitational. Luke Fontaine, Connor Adams and Jacee Jarigen pace the field on their home track. All-American Devon Hill clears the hurdles at the historic Penn Relays in Philadelphia. Douglas Dourado carries the baton and the hopes of the Hurricanes down the track.
Clockwise from top left: Distance runner Lindsi Arrington rounds the track with her sights on the finish line. Samantha Williams soars through the year in the triple jump on a picturesque afternoon in Coral Gables. Miranda Wilson winds up to toss the hammer. Coach Deem offers a word of encourage during a meet. The veteran mentor will lead Team USA at the Olympic Games this summer. Amber Monroe builds momentum with a spin before throwing the discus.