SETON HALL
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TENNIS
2010-11 SETON HALL TENNIS
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2011 Quick Facts......................................................... 1 Head Coach Greg Wyzykowski.............................. 2 2011 Roster................................................................... 3 Season Preview........................................................... 4 Pirate Profiles.........................................................5-12 2010-11 Review.................................................. 13-14 Seton Hall Tennis Record Book............................15 This is Seton Hall................................................ 16-31 FOR THE LATEST UPDATED INFORMATION ON SETON HALL TENNIS AND ALL OF THE PIRATES’ ATHLETIC TEAMS, VISIT
SHUPIRATES.COM For information on BIG EAST Conference Tennis, log on to the league web site www.bigeast.org
ON THE COVER: Seniors Belfin Sunbul, Slavina Kaplonska, & junior Michelle Weerasinghe
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location ...........South Orange, N.J. 07079 Founded .................................................. 1856 Enrollment ............................................. 9,700 Affiliation . ..........................NCAA Division I Conference ..................................... BIG EAST Nickname .............................................Pirates Colors . ..................................Blue and White Home Field.................................. Ivy Hill Park President.................. Dr. A. Gabriel Esteban Director of Athletics.........Patrick G. Lyons Athletic Dept. Phone . ..... (973) 761-9497 Athletic Dept. Website...www.shupirates.com
COACHING STAFF
Head Coach ................... Greg Wyzykowski Alma Mater ...............................................NJIT Record at Seton Hall/Years . .............16-34 Career Record........................................ Same Wyzykowski Email......... gregory.wyzykowski@shu.edu Wyzykowski Office Phone . ..... (973) 761-7946
TEAM INFORMATION
NOTE TO THE MEDIA
The Seton Hall University Athletic Communications Office welcomes your interest in the University and the Pirates’ Tennis program. Publicity and media information for softball is handled by Mike Kowalsky Assistant Director ofAthletic Communications. All interviews with Coach Wyzykowski and the studentathletes should be arranged through the Athletic Communcations office. Please contact Kowalsky at 973-761-9493 for any information or interview requests.
CREDITS
QUICK FACTS
The 2011 Seton Hall Tennis Guide was designed, edited and written by Mike Kowalsky; Assistant Director of Athletic Communications. Photos by S.R. Smith.
2010 Record ............................................ 6-11 2010 BIG EAST Record.............................1-7 Postseason.............................................. None Letterwinners Returning/Lost .............6/3 Newcomers......................................................2
ATHLETIC COMMUNCATIONS OFFICE
Assistant Athletic Director/ Communications.................Matt Sweeney Athletic Comm. Assistant/ SoftballContact...................Mike Kowalsky Kowalsky’s E-Mail...... michael.kowalsky@ shu.edu Athletic Communications Phone ... (973) 761-9493 Athletic Communications Fax........... (973) 761-9061
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GREG WYZYKOWSKI HEAD COACH FOURTH SEASON NJIT
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reg Wyzykowski is back for his fourth season as head coach of the Seton Hall women's tennis program. Wyzykowski joined the Pirates after spending the 2006-07 season as an assistant coach with the Fairleigh Dickinson men's and women's tennis teams. In his year with the Knights, Wyzykowski helped lead FDU to a NEC Championship along with an NCAA Tournament appearance. In July of 2008, Wyzykowski was a coach for Under-14 boys and girls at the USTA Eastern Zonal Competition. His boys squad took the gold medal at the event. His previous collegiate experience includes launching a women's tennis program at Georgian Court University in Lakewood, N.J., where he spent seven seasons. In 200506, he earned him CACC Coach of the Year honors and was conference’s women’s tennis chairperson during its inaugural season. Wyzykowski resurrected the women’s tennis program at Brookdale Community College where he was head coach for three years. He also coached in the high school ranks at South River for 11 years, where he was selected Coach of the Year twice, and Shore Regional for an additional six seasons. Wyzykowski has also served on the ITA/NCAA Division II women’s ranking committee in 2005-06, and a former head pro at Rumson Country Club. Wyzykowski is a United States Professional Tennis Association certified instructor and is a member of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. He also served on the United States Tennis Association middle states collegiate committee. Wyzykowski is a graduate of the New Jersey Institute of Technology and currently resides in Howell, N.J.
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2010-11 ROSTER Name Karina Cordero Slavina Kaplanska Courtney Kilarski RocĂo Portela Pui Wing Sher, Belfin Sunbul Elizabeth Verow
Yr. So. Sr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Jr.
Hometown (Prev School) Maracay Estado Aragua, Venezuela (U.E. Calicantina) Sofia, Bulgaria Roseville, Calif. (Roseville High School) Demetrio Vega Baja, Puerto Rico (Broward Virtual) Shui Wai, Hong Kong (Diocesan Girls School) Izmir, Turkey, (Yamaniar Fen Lisfsi) Barnt Green, England (Edgbaston High School)
Michelle Weerasinghe
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Edina, M.N. (Edina High School)
SETON HALL YEAR-BY-YEAR YEAR 2009-10 2008-09 2007-08 2006-07 2005-06 2004-05 2003-04 2002-03 2001-02 2000-01 1999-00 1998-99 1997-98 1996-97 1995-96 1994-95 1993-94 1992-93
RECORD 6-11 8-11 2-12 11-6 12-12 14-7 9-11 4-14 7-12 5-14 15-7 11-15 13-10 11-6 11-7 11-9 10-3 17-0
BIG EAST 1-7 3-7 2-10 6-4 4-6 7-2 5-4 3-7 5-4 2-4 7-2 7-3 6-2 7-1 5-1 3-4 5-1 5-0
HEAD COACH Greg Wyzykowski Wyzykowski Wyzykowski Ilene Weintraub Weintraub Weintraub Betsy Purpura Betsy Purpura Betsy Purpura Betsy Purpura Tracy Zawacki Tracy Zawacki Tracy Zawacki Kevin McGlynn McGlynn McGlynn McGlynn McGlynn
1991-92 1990-91 1989-90 1988-89 1987-88 1986-87 1985-86 1984-85 1983-84 1982-83 1981-82 1980-81 1979-80 1978-79 1977-78 1976-77 1975-76 1974-75
7-7 8-6 6-3 8-7 12-4 12-4 11-5 7-2 9-1 10-0-1 7-4 11-4 10-3 13-3 14-1 9-2 7-4 8-3
1-4 0-3 3-1 3-1 2-0 3-0 - - - - - - - - - - - -
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SEASON PREVIEW A
fter losing just one regular player from a season ago, the Seton Hall tennis team and fourth year head coach Greg Wyzykowski are primed to make a splash in the BIG EAST in 2010-11.
this season. Michelle Weerasinghe will get an opportunity to play in the singles lineup, but will be vital to the success of the doubles portion of play.
“Belfin has been very good for us in the middle portion of singles and has been a strong player in doubles for us,” Wyzykowski stated. “I believe she will pick up where she left off at the end of last season and give us another solid year.”
“I am very optimistic about this season,” said Wyzykowski. “We have a strong lineup, and we have a chance to be very competitve and successful.”
“The juniors will be very important to our The Pirates lost senior captain Denise success moving forward,” said Wyzykowski. Liebschner to graduation, but have added a “They are all improving and working on pair of prized recruits in Pui Wing Sher and being more consistent. Lizzie has a lot of Rocio Portela, who will jump right to the top experience which should help her this of SHU’s lineup. season. Courtney seemed to play better when she was moved up in singles play, Sher is a decorated player from Hong which was a very nice surprise. I am confident Kong, who has experience playing at the in Michelle’s ability help us in doubles and to highest level in her country. Portela has step into the singles lineup when needed. also competed in some of the toughest competitions in her native Puerto Rico, and Sophomore Karina Cordero rounds out both have represented their homelands in the singles lineup and excelled with international competition. Weerasinghe in doubles, notching a teambest 10 victories last year. “We are very fortunate to have players with the talent of Pui Wing and Rocio coming in “Last year was a learning experience for to Seton Hall,” said Wyzykowski. “I think they Karina,” commented Wyzykowski. “Her and will contribute right away and will get an Michelle played well together in doubles, opportunity to play at the top of the lineup.” but I expect her to make a bigger impact in singles as a sophomore.” Along with the newcomers, the Pirates bring back a very talented roster that includes the Wyzykowski has high hopes for his team rest of last year’s starting lineup. this year. First he expects the team to fight for each win, regardless of the opponent. Senior Belfin Sunbul will continue to be a The coach especially hopes the doubles key part of the squad in the middle of the competition can dominate this year, in order singles lineup. After tying the single-season to gain more wins. school single’s record for wins, she got off to a slow start, but played her best tennis His ultimate goal is to get his team to the BIG down the stretch and went 5-3 in BIG EAST EAST Championship, a place Seton Hall has matches. not been in the last four years.
A trio of juniors return and should be major contributors to Seton Hall’s success. Elizabeth Verow has 60 collegiate matches under her belt and will play in the No. 3 or 4 slot. Courtney Kilarski posted a 5-5 record playing in the No. 2 and 4 positions, and Wyzykowski hopes she can stay competitive in that area
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SLAVINA KAPLONSKA SENIOR SOFIA, BULGARIA 2009-10: Earned first win of the season over St. Peter’s Jessica Nowogrodzki (6-1, 6-0)…Played her best game against St. Joseph’s Erin Malafronte shutting her out 6-0, 6-0…Ended the season with a record of 4-6 for singles and 3-6 for doubles. 2008-09: Earned first victory of season over Quinnipiac’s Carly Loewenstein (7-5, 6-1) at the Quinnipiac Invitational… Teamed with Liza Chu to top Erin Malafronte and Courtney Scardellette of St. Joseph’s (8-2). 2007-08: Defeated Providence’s Kim Betzner 6-4, 6-2… Helped Seton Hall defeat Cincinnati by winning her match over Cincinnati’s Abigail Mayo, 6-3, 6-1… Ended the season with a record of 2-9 for singles and 0-2 for doubles. High School/Personal: Played for various club teams in Bulgaria… Art Design and Advertising major… Born October 25, 1988.
KAPLONSKA’S CAREER STATISTICS
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BELFIN SUNBUL SENIOR YAMANIAR FEN LISFSI 2009-10: Received her first victory of the season over against Kristin Beehler of Army (3-6,6-4,10-7) at West Point Tournament…Teamed up with Denise Liebschner to top Carla Erskine and Allison Solberg of Villanova to gain an important doubles point (8-3)…Finished the season with a four-match win-streak against Providence’s Courtney Burek 6-0, 6-3… Ended her season 5-3 in the BIG EAST Conference. 2008-09: Won “Fifth” Flight singles bracket and teamed up with Danielle Viola to win “Third” Flight draw at Hofstra Invitational to start season… Finished second in Flight “C” singles bracket of Quinnipiac Tournament… Won Flight “D” draw at Army Tournament… Ranked #54th in East Region by ITA with doubles partner Danielle Viola in spring pre-season poll… Won six straight singles match to begin spring season… Capped another six-match win-streak against Cincinnati’s Valeryia Dandik (6-3, 6-3)… Won four of her last five matches to close season. 2007-08: Defeated Providence’s Kate Lyons 6-2, 6-0… Defeated Villanova’s Daniella Phillis, 6-3, 6-0 in a singles match… One of the two victories again St. John’s beating Ashley Harper , 6-2, 6-0… In a singles match against West Virginia, defeated Ashley Pilsbury 6-3, 6-2. High School/Personal: Played for Kultur Park Tennis Club in Turkey… Born October 2, 1988.
SUNBUL’S CAREER STATISTICS
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COURTNEY KILARSKI JUNIOR ROSEVILLE 2009-10: Picked up first BIG EAST singles win versus Ksenia Mikhaylova of St. John’s (5-7,6-4,10-6)… Paired up with Verow to secue the win against Navy’s Britney Boucher and Stefanie Ton (8-4)…Defeated Providence’s Courtney Burek (6-3, 6-4)…Ended the regular season with a 7-14 singles record. 2008-09: Earned first collegiate victory over Bryant’s Amanda Granville (6-2, 6-1) at the Quinnipiac Invitational... Picked up first BIG EAST singles win against Minh Evans of Pittsburgh (6-1, 6-1)…Won five of her last six matches to close season. High School/Personal: Played tennis for two years at Roseville High School…Team Captain her senior year… Voted MVP All-Metro for the Sacramento, California Area… Undefeated all through high school...A SFL League Champion and Sections Champion… Voted MVP All-League for the SFL… Ranked in the top 15 in the Norcal Rankings…Won over 8 tournaments in Norcal level… An honor roll student all four years of high school… Marketing major and Astronomy minor…Born August 6, 1990.
KILARSKI’S CAREER STATISTICS
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ELIZABETH VEROW JUNIOR EDGBASTON 2009-10: Earned her first win of the season topping St. Peter’s Kyrsten Chen (6-1, 6-1)… Helped Seton Hall defeat St. Joseph’s by winning her match over Maggie Mullaney (6-4,5-7,11-9)…Won her first BIG EAST match against Ayushi Sinha of Providence (6-3,6-3). 2008-09: Runner-up in Flight “B” singles draw of Army Tournament… Picked up first collegiate win against … Michael Tollerton of Army (6-2, 4-6, 10-2)… Strung together a four-match win-streak to finish fall season… Competed at ITA East Regional with Denise Liebschner in the doubles bracket… Won against Ashley Rissolo (6-1, 7-5) from Providence for first BIG EAST win. High School/Personal: Played for six years at Edgbaston High School in Birmingham, England… Captain of the Tennis team for two years… A state champion two years in a round in both singles and doubles… Ranked in the top under 18 in the United Kingdom… Reached the national finals in the under 18 national junior league… Ranked number one in her state…State champion on under 18 for two years… Business Administration major… Born February 27, 1990.
VEROW’S CAREER STATISTICS
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MICHELLE WEERASINGHE JUNIOR EDINA 2009-10: Earned her first win of the season against Army’s Paige Ford (6-4,6-2)…Won against UConn’s Katie Moritz (57,6-3,10-6) giving her six consecutive wins…Paired up with Cordero to gain top ten recognition for the most doubles wins in a single season for Seton Hall… Ended the season 17-10 for singles and 10-15 for doubles. 2008-09: Won first collegiate match against Vanja Lakic of Niagara (6-0, 6-1)… Had a five match win-streak during beginning of spring season… Topped Jen Cusack of Providence (6-0, 6-0) for first career BIG EAST win. High School/Personal: Played tennis for 4 years at Edina High School… Captain of High School team her senior year… A 4 year all conference player… A 4 time team state champion…Placed third in singles in the state… A 2 time doubles state finalist… Was undefeated her junior year… An AP Scholar with honors d a National Merit Scholar Finalist… Business Management Accounting major…Born November 9, 1990.
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KARINA CORDERO SOPHOMORE U.E. CALICANTINA 2009-10: Earned her first collegiate win over St.Peter’s Linnea Jawsson (6-4, 6-1)…Won four straight singles match to begin her season…Helped the Pirates defeat Navy by winning her singles match against Dyuti Das (6-4, 6-3). Gained recognition with doubles partner, Weerasinghe, for the most doubles wins in a single season. High School/Personal: Ranked No. 1 in singles and doubles in the Venezuelan state of Aragua in the U-18 and U-16 divisions from 2006-09… No. 1 ranked player in Central Region for U-16’s in 2008… Top ranked U-18 player in the Venezuela in 2008… Awarded Athlete of the Year by Arugua State Government’s Association of Tennis… Received Academic Excellence Award by Unidad Educativa Calicantina in 2009… Diplomacy and International Relations major…Born May 20, 1992.
CORDERO’S CAREER STATISTICS
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ROCIO PORTELA FRESHMAN BROWARD VIRTUAL High School/Personal: Reached number one in her country in the under-14 division… Moved to Weston, Fla. to train with coach Gustavo Granitto at his academy… Has represented Puerto Rico at the World Junior Tennis Championships and Junior Fed Cup… Played in number two position at the Junior Fed Cup Pre-Qualifying event (16 and under) and won all of her matches to help the team reach the finals… Participated in the National Puerto Rican Open, which is a prestigious national tournament where Puerto Rican players who are in college and on the WTA tour come back to play in a national championship. In this event, she reached the semifinals three times and the doubles final twice… Diplomacy major…Born April 3, 1992.
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PUI WING SHER FRESHMAN DIOCESAN GIRLS SCHOOL High School/Personal: Won Bank of China Hong Kong Bauhinia Bowl 200910 Outstanding Athlete Award… Won Hong Kong Schools Sports Federation Interschool Competition from 2004-10… Represented her country in the 2009 Fed Cup, an international tennis competition held annually similar to the Davis Cup… She was ranked as high as eighth in Hong Kong's national rankings… Has had success with limited play in ITF tournaments as a junior and on the women's circuit… a doubles title at the 2008 Chinese Recreation Club Open, which is the most prestigious tournament in Hong Kong… Enviornmental studies major… Born June 26, 1992.
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2009-10 iN REVIEW 2009 Fall Statistics (Final) SINGLES #1 Karina Cordero - Liza Chu - Alexandra Harvey - Slavina Kaplanska - Courtney Kilarski - Denise Liebschner 0-1 Belfin Sunbul 0-2 Elizabeth Verow 2-4 Michelle Weerasinghe - Totals 2-7
#2 1-1 - - - 1-1 - 4-2 - - 6-4
#3 1-1 - - 0-2 - - - 0-4 3-1 4-8
#4 0-1 2-1 2-1 - 3-3 - 0-2 - - 7-8
#5 1-2 1-0 - 1-0 0-1 - - - - 3-3
DOUBLES Kaplonska/Harvey Sunbul/Chu Weerasinghe/Cordero Verow/Kilarski Chu/Weerasinghe Liebschner/Sunbul Totals
#2 2-4 1-1 - 0-2 - - 3-7
#3 - - 0-2 - - 0-1 0-3
ITA - - - 0-1 - - -
TOTALS 2-4 1-1 1-3 1-4 0-2 0-2 5-16
2010 Spring Statistics (Final) SINGLES #1 Karina Cordero - Liza Chu - Alexandra Harvey - Slavina Kaplanska - Courtney Kilarski - Denise Liebschner 10-7 Belfin Sunbul - Elizabeth Verow 1-0 Michelle Weerasinghe - Totals 11-7
#2 - - - - - - 2-0 2-15 - 4-15
#3 2-1 - - - - - 8-7 - - 10-8
#4 4-11 - - - 1-1 - - - 2-0 7-12
#5 - 1-0 - 1-0 2-8 - - - 3-4 7-12
DOUBLES Weerasinghe/Cordero Verow/Kilarski Liebschner/Sunbul Cordero/Verow Weerasinghe/Kaplan. Liebschner/Kaplanska Chu/Harvey Totals
#2 1-1 4-12 - 0-1 - - - 5-14
#3 8-7 - - - 0-2 1-0 0-1 9-10
TOTALS 9-8 4-13 6-11 0-1 0-2 1-0 0-1 20-36
#1 - - 1-1 1-1 0-2 0-1 2-5
#1 - 0-1 6-11 - - - - 6-12
#6 - - - - - - - - 2-2 2-2
ITA - - - - 1-1 - - 0-2 - 1-3
#6 - 0-1 1-0 2-4 - - - - 7-3 10-8
TOTALS 6-12 1-1 1-0 3-4 2-9 10-7 10-7 3-15 12-7 49-62
TOTALS 3-5 3-1 2-1 1-2 5-6 0-1 4-6 2-10 5-3 25-35
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2009-10 iN REVIEW 2010 SPRING SEASON RESULTS RECORD: 6-11 OVERALL, 1-7 BIG EAST Date Jan 27 Feb 05 Feb 07 Feb 13 Feb 27 Feb 28 Mar 09 Mar 11 Mar 19 Mar 21 Mar 28 Apr 02 Apr 03 Apr 06 Apr 10 Apr. 11 Apr. 12 Apr. 16
Opponent at Princeton vs. Binghamton at Army at St. Peter's vs. Towson at Navy vs. St. Thomas at Nova Southeastern at St. John's * vs. NJIT Pittsburgh * Connecticut * Syracuse * Rutgers * West Virginia * St. Joseph's at Villanova * Georgetown *
Result 0 - 7 (L) 0 - 7 (L) 2 - 5 (L) 6 - 0 (W) 4 - 3 (W) 4 - 3 (W) 9 - 0 (W) 5 - 4 (W) 2 - 5 (L) 3 - 4 (L) 0 - 4 (L) 3 - 4 (L) 0 - 7 (L) 1 - 6 (L) 1 - 6 (L) 7 - 0 (W) 4 - 3 (W) 2 - 5 (L)
Freshmen Pui Wing Sher (left) and Rocio Portela
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RECORD BOOK All-Time Records Most Singles Victories 1. Kristen Downing (1992-97) 86 2. Kriss Poldma (1994-98) 65 3. Sharla Ciaco (1991-95) 61 4. Tracey Longo (1987-91) 59 5. Hope McGratty (1992-96) 57 6. Lorell Zamot (2001-05) 52 Robin Cunningham (1974-78) 52 Kaire Poldma (1993-96) 52 9. Moira McQuillen (1986-90) 51 Tammy Zawacki (1994-98) 51 10. Danielle Viola (2005-09) 40 Most Doubles Victories (Since 2001) 1. C. Isaza/L. Zamot (2003-05) 22 2. I. Gyurgina/A. El-Tobgy (2005-07) 15 3. V. Figueroa/N. Shein (2005-06) 14 4. D. Viola/B. Sunbul (2008-09) 12 5. N. Shein/S. Jaros (2005-07) 11 E. Burduroglu/J. Seide (2004-05) 11 K. Lassalle/N. Cercone (2001-02) 11 K. Barfuss/L. Zamot (2002-03) 11 8. M. Weerasinghe/K. Cordero (2009-10) 10 9. V. Gerka/Mai-liis Jogi (2003-04) 8 10. I. Gyurgina/V. Figueroa (2004-05)7 J. Wolcott/B. Dugan (2001-02) 7
Kristen Downing
Single-Season Records Most Singles Victories 1. Laura McCracken (1996-97) 28 Belfin Sunbul (2008-09) 28 2. Kristen Downing (1992-93) 26 3. Sharla Caico (1992-93) 24 Tracey Longo (1989-90) 24 5. Kriss Poldma (1995-96) 22 Hope McGratty (1992-93) 22 7. Moira McQuillen (1989-90) 21 Kristen Downing (1993-94) 21 9. Gina Pileggi (1989-90) 20 10. Hope McGratty (1993-94) 18 Kaire Poldma (1993-94) 18 Tammy Zawacki (1997-98) 18 Most Doubles Victories (Since 2001) 1. V. Figueroa/N. Shein (2005-06) 14 2. C. Isaza/L. Zamot (2004-05) 13 3. N. Shein/S. Jaros (2006-07) 11 E. Burduroglu/J. Seide (2004-05) 11 K. Lassalle/N. Cercone (2001-02) 11 6. M. Weerasinghe/K. Cordero(2009-10) 10 7. I. Gyurgina/A. El-Tobgy (2006-07) 9 C. Isaza/L. Zamot (2003-04) 9 9. V. Gerka/M. Jogi 8 K. Barfuss/L. Zamot 8
Kaire Poldma
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9 NCAA APPEARANCES • 4 NCAA SWEET SIXTEENS • 2 NCAA ELITE EIGHTS • 1 NCAA FINAL FOUR
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athletics hALL OF FAME Name (Inducted, Sport, Decade) Casie Alexander (2004, Volleyball, 90’s) First inductee from the volleyball program… Graduated as all-time NCAA leader in service aces (416). Tracy Baskin (2008, Track & Field, 1983-87) Three-time NCAA All-Anmerica... First NCAA National Champion for Seton Hall. William Belfer (1981, Track & Field, 60’s) School record holder in the shot put and discus and IC4A champion. Roy N. Belliveau (1986, Basketball, Track & Field, 50’s) Record holder in the javelin… Scored 652 career points in basketball. Louis C. Benza (1980, Swimming, 50’s) Three-time Eastern Collegiate backstroke and freestyle champion. Craig A. Biggio (1996, Baseball, 80’s) Career collegiate batting average of .342… Single season school record holder in games played (61) and runs scored (97). Edward A. Blankmeyer (1986, Baseball, 70’s) First player recruited by coach Mike Sheppard… Batted .418 as a sophomore, ranked 18th in the U.S. Alfred Booth (1981, Baseball, 40’s) Played on the 11-0 team in 1942… Batted .477 as a sophomore. Harry T. Boutsikaris (1974, Fencing, 40’s) (Lifetime Achievement Award, 1989) Eastern Intercollegiate Foil and Sabre champion in 1942… Returned as head coach in the 1960’s and coached for nearly three decades. Gregory Boutsikaris (1984, Fencing, 70’s) Compiled a 124-20 career record… Member of three North Atlantic Conference Championship teams. Thomas H. Boutsikaris (1982, Fencing, 70’s) All-American in foil in 1975 and 1976… Posted a 113-3 career record. Robert E. Brennan (1991, Honorary) Avid supporter of Seton Hall athletics, and donated the lead gifts to the campaign for the Recreation Center. Harry Bright (2002, Track & Field, 1948-51) Member of mile relay teams which won the back-to-back Millrose Games titles and the National AAU Sprint Medley Championship. Howard Brock (1982, Track & Field, 70’s) All-American, All-IC4A, and All-New Jersey selection… Ran on 14 championship relay teams. Harry Brooks (1979, Basketball, 50’s) Member of the 1953 NIT Champion team… Scored 856 points in his career. Jodi Brooks (2002, Basketball, 1990-94) Helped Pirates to the NCAA “Sweet 16” and national ranking of 14th in 1994... Honorable mention All-America. Dana Brown (2008, Baseball, 1985-89) Three-time BIG EAST First Team selection... Holds several Seton Hall career records. Mark Bryant (1997, Basketball, 80’s) All-BIG EAST in 1988 and member of the first Pirate team to appear in the NCAA Tournament. Frederick F. Buechel, M.D. (1981, Wrestling, 60’s) First wrestler to be inducted… Won numerous AAU and collegiate titles. Timothy A. Byron (1997, Baseball, 80’s) In four seasons, never posted a losing record… Owns more career victories than any other pitcher. Martin Caffrey (1989, Baseball, 70’s) Pitched in the College World Series two times… Earned run average ranked among the top 10 nationally. Dan Callandrillo (1989, Basketball, 80’s) Fourth all-time leading scorer (1,985 points)… BIG EAST Player of the Year and the nation’s third leading scorer in 1982. Rev. James A. Carey (1974, Athletic Director) Dynamic administrator who led Seton Hall to national prominence in the 40’s and 50’s. P.J. Carlesimo (2002, Basketball Coach, 1982-94) Coached Pirates to the 1989 Final Four and was the National Coach of the Year... Coached 12 seasons making seven post-season appearances. Owen T. Carroll (1973, Baseball Coach, 1948-72) Legendary coach who had 300 victories as well as two NCAA District II Championships and two College World Series appearances Robert L. Carter (1974, Track & Field, 50’s) Member of mile relay team which won 1951 Indoor Intercollegiate and National Championship. Gary G. Cavallo (1978, Baseball/Basketball, 70’s) Scored 820 points and had 504 career rebounds… Compiled a three-year ERA of 2.31 while making a College World Series appearance. John P. Caufield (1982, Honorary) Established the basketball season ticket program… Conducted basketball and baseball clinics in the city of Newark.
Richard Cerone (1982, Baseball, 70’s) All-American catcher and Academic All-American in 1975… Number-one draft choice of the Cleveland Indians in 1975. Pamela M. Cerruti (1991, Basketball, 70’s) Ranks 10th all-time in assists (280) with 817 career points. Dean V. Cetrulo (1974, Fencing, 40’s) National Intercollegiate Champion in the foil and sabre… Won the bronze medal in both at the 1948 Olympics. Gerald I. Cetrulo (1974, Fencing Coach, 1937-42) Introduced fencing to Seton Hall… Led the Pirates to 70 straight victories, two National Championships, and four Eastern Championships. Leslie S. Chavies (1986, Basketball, 70’s) Ranks seventh on all-time scoring list (1,360 points)… Member of the 1979 EAIAW Small College Champion team. Mary Beth Childs (2008, Honorary) Former two-sport athlete at Seton Hall... Dedicated and loyal contributor. Paul W. Choi (1984, Tennis, 50’s) Posted a 41-3 career record including tournament competition. Harry A. Coates (1975, Track Coach, 20’s-40’s) Coached some of the greatest relay teams in school history, in addition to Olympians. Edwin J. Collins (1978, Honorary) Despite losing part of his lower leg, earned a varsity letter as a goalkeeper for the Seton Hall soccer team. Brian D. Conlan (1979, Football, 30’s) Captain of three Seton Hall football teams, playing both offense and defense. Edward A. Coppola (1977, Honorary) Head athletic trainer for over 30 years. Anthony P. Cuccolo (1991, Basketball, 60’s) Tenacious defender who also scored 921 career points. Phil Cundari (2010, Baseball, 80’s) Second Team All-American and BIG EAST Pitcher of the Year in 1985... Second all-time in Seton Hall history in career wins. Robin L. Cunningham (1984, Basketball/ Tennis, 70’s) First woman to receive an athletic scholarship and have number retired (32)… Scored 1,003 career points while posting a 52-15 record in tennis singles. Morris J. Curotta (1977, Track & Field, 50’s) Ran on mile relay teams which won IC4A indoor and outdoor titles in 1951… Member of 1948 and 1952 Australian Olympic Teams. Gerald E. Dalton (1982, Honorary) Student manager for basketball and track teams… Chairman of the first Hall of Fame Committee. Melvin J. Dalton (1980, Track & Field, 20’s) Undefeated in all cross country and two-mile events in 1925… U.S. Olympic team member in steeplechase in 1928. Samuel D’Ambola (1976, Fencing, 40’s) Member of the 1942 Eastern Intercollegiate Champion team that won 68 straight matches. Alfred Daley (1984, Track & Field, 70’s) Two-time All-American … Member of 1976 and 1980 Jamaican Olympic mile relay teams. Robert E. Davies (1973, Basketball, 40’s) Two-time All-American and leading scorer for three seasons… On NBA’s Silver Anniversary team. Richard E. Dec (1979, Basketball, 60’s) All-America honorable mention… Had 1,123 career points, while never missing a game. Terry Dehere (2002, Basketball, 1989-93) All-time leading scorer and consensus All-American... First Pirate to have his number retired while an active player. Francis E. Delany (1977, Basketball/Baseball, 30’s & 40’s) Four-year member of basketball team and captain of the 15-1 baseball squad. Norman J. Dermody, Jr. (1981, Baseball, 60’s) School record holder in career shutouts (9) and tied for complete games (21)... 1967 Met Conference Pitcher of the Year. Anna Cavanaugh Dierickx (1980, Honorary) First woman inducted into the Hall of Fame… Strong supporter of Seton Hall athletics. Edward A. Dierickx (1973, Honorary) Member of “Friends of Seton Hall University” and an honorary member of the Seton Hall Alumni Federation. Victor J. DiFilippo (1989, Lifetime Achievement Award) Credited with starting the physical education program, teaching for 44 years… One of the first coaches/trainers of Seton Hall athletes. Sue (Dilley) Regan (1989, Women’s Basketball Coach, 1973-85) Won 193 games and made six AIAW Tournament appearances with a title in 1979.
9 NCAA APPEARANCES • 4 NCAA SWEET SIXTEENS • 2 NCAA ELITE EIGHTS • 1 NCAA FINAL FOUR
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athletics hALL OF FAME Charles Doehler (1997, Freshman Baseball Coach) Freshman baseball coach for 15 years with a winning percentage of .950… Credited with the development of many Seton Hall greats. John V. Donovan, Jr. (1979, Baseball, 70’s) School record-holder for shutouts in a season (5) and complete games (21)… Second in U.S. in 1969 with a 0.62 ERA. Most Rev. John J. Dougherty (1978, Honorary) University President from 1959 to 1969 who held strong beliefs in the value of athletics to education process. Walter J. Dukes, Jr. (1973, Basketball, 50’s) All-American and Haggerty Award recipient… All-time leading rebounder (1,697) and member of the 1953 NIT Champions. William J. Eyres (1981, Honorary) One of the major supporters of the university... Founder of the Winners’ Circle for the basketball program. Msgr. Thomas G. Fahy (1975, Athletic Director, 50’s) Served as athletic director for several years in the 1950’s. Larry Falcon (1984, Baseball, 60’s) Owned a 14-4 career record with a career ERA of 1.26. Milton A. Feller (1976, Baseball, 20’s) Outstanding outfielder for the baseball team from 1922 to 1925. Msgr. William Noe Field (1984, Honorary) First basketball season ticket holder after Walsh Gym was built, never missing a home game through 1966. Benjamin F. Fields (1982, Track & Field, 70’s) School record holder in the high jump… All-American in 1975, while ranking among the top 10 high jumpers in the world. Rev. Francis J. Finn (1976, Honorary) One of the originators of the annual “Friends of Seton Hall” dinner. Peter X. Finnerty (1976, Baseball/Basketball, 40’s) Captained baseball and basketball teams… Member of the undefeated basketball squad in 1940. Theodore A. Fiore (1980, Baseball, 60’s) All-District II team as an outfielder while driving in 37 runs. Robert B. Fisher (1986, Basketball, 40’s) Second leading scorer on basketball team that posted a 55-5 record over three years. Msgr. Edward J. Fleming (1986, Honorary) Worked to enrich varsity sports at the university… Served as chairman of the Athletic Council. Frank S. Fletcher (1982, Track & Field, 40’s) Ran on world-record setting two-mile relay team in 1942. Frank Fox (2000, Track & Field, ‘40’s) Member of mile relay teams which captured two IC4A and Millrose game championships... Was a 1948 All-American. Leslie A. Fries (1974, Basketball/Baseball, 20’s) Captain of the baseball team and three-year captain of the basketball team. Richard W. Gaines (1978, Basketball, 50’s) Ranks 13th on all-time scoring list (1,511) while on two NIT teams. Nicholas Galis (1991, Basketball, 70’s) Ranks as the 10th all-time leading scorer (1,651) points and 8th in assists (410)… Averaged 27.5 ppg, third in nation as senior. George J. Germann, Sr. (1977, Track & Field, 60’s) On 1963-64 National AAU two-mile relay championship team. Herbert J Germann (1978, Track & Field, 60’s) First NCAA Champion in school history in any sport (1,000 yard run). David Gerstein (2004, Honorary) Co-founder of the Pirate Blue Athletic Fund and co-chair of the Richie and Sue Regan Endowed Fund for Athletics. John Gibson (2000, Track & Field Coach, 1945-72) Legendary coach who guided Seton Hall athletes to numerous national and intercollegiate championships, in relays and individual events. Ozelina Gorham (1997, Basketball, 80’s) Ranks second all-time in four categories- points (1,668), rebounds (1,224), steals (252), and field goals made (665). Adrian Griffin (2010, Basketball, 90’s) Scored 1,414 career points and won the Haggerty Award and BIG EAST Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 1995. James Hanna (1976, Soccer, 50’s) Three-time All-American… Played for teams which put together two 18-game unbeaten streaks. Michael W. Hannon (1975, Basketball/Baseball, 50’s) Member of the 1953 NIT Champions… Hit .355 while playing right field.
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Flirtisha Harris (2004, Track & Field, 90’s) Earned All-America status in 400 meter run or 1600 meter relay 13 times during her career. Todd Heimer (1986, Baseball, 70’s) Notched a 20-7 career pitching record with a career 2.92 ERA. Edward J. Heine, Sr. (1978, Baseball/Football/Basketball/Track, 10’s) Only four-sport letterman in school history with a total of 11. John C. Henderson (1974, Honorary) Loyal athletics fan who was member of the University Board of Trustees. Kevin Hennessey (1989, Track & Field, 60’s) Won three national championships as a member of the two-mile relay teams. Ian Hennessy (2006, Men’s Soccer, 80’s) Led SHU to three BIG EAST titles and was Most Outstanding Player twice... Third Team All-American in 1987 Frank J. Hill, Sr. (1977, Basketball Coach, 1911-30) Compiled a 191-75-1 record as head coach. Robert Holm (1989, Basketball, 40’s) Standout for teams that won 39 straight games over a two-year span. Rev. John J. Horgan (1976, Athletic Director) Athletic Director from 1960 to 1972… Responsible for the building of the athletic “bubble”. Donald Horn (1997, Honorary) Founder of the Pirate Blue Athletic Fund in 1960, known then as “Friends of Seton Hall University”. Msgr. Michael W. Hornak (1977, Basketball/Baseball, 20’s) Gifted athlete who played baseball and basketball. Paul Horowitz (1984, Honorary) Historian and publicity director for first 10 years of the Athletic Hall of Fame. Kenneth House (1978, Basketball, 70’s) One of four athletes to have compiled 1,000 points (1,670) and 1,000 rebounds (1,149) in career. Robert A. Issler (1980, Baseball/Golf, 70’s) Undefeated as a freshman pitcher… Won both Metropolitan and New Jersey Public Golf Championships. Peter D. Jones, Sr. (1979, Baseball/Basketball, 10’s) Third leading scorer on the basketball team for two seasons. Charles Joseph (1986, Track & Field, 70’s) Two-time All-American and All-IC4A honoree eight times. Arturas Karnisovas (2008, Basketball, 1990-94) Scored over 1,500 career points and led Pirates two BIG EAST Tournament Championships. O. Lawrence Keefe (1976, Honorary) Was the first full-time sports information director. Msgr. James F. Kelley (1975, Honorary) Youngest person to serve as president of a university when appointed in 1935. Rev. Michael E. Kelly (1986, Honorary) Member of the University Athletic Council and chairman of the Athletic Hall of Fame… Chaplain to the football and wrestling teams. Louis E. Kernan (1973, Honorary) Member of the Board of Trustees, former president of the “Friends of Seton Hall University”, and member of the President’s Advisory Board.
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Raymond Keyes (1980, Baseball, 30’s) Shortstop who compiled a career average of .377. Kenneth Kunzman (2004, Honorary) Co-founder of the Pirate Blue Athletic Fund and co-chair of the Richie and Sue Regan Endowed Fund for Athletics. Aaron Kurtzman (1981, Swimming, 50’s) All-American in the butterfly while winning three Eastern Intercollegiate titles. James Lampariello (1991, Administration) Director of Sports Promotion from 1978 to 1982. Thaddeus S. Lepcio (1973, Baseball, 50’s) Member of the 1950 NCAA District II Champions that qualified for the College World Series. Msgr. Richard Liddy (2008, Administration) Men’s Basketball Chaplain for over two decades... Former acting University Chancellor John P. Ligos (1984, Basketball, 50’s) On team that compliled a record of 60-25 and qualified for two NIT berths. Msgr. Charles E. Lillis (1976, Athletic Director) Athletic Director from 1927 to 1945… Founder and director of the Seton Hall Track Carnival. Chester A. Lipski (1975, Track & Field, 40’s) Anchor of the two-mile relay team that set a then-world record at the 1942 Navy Relief Games. Charles F. Lorenzo (1979, Basketball, 50’s) Member of three NIT teams in the 1950’s… Scored 775 points in his career. Melvin Knight (1978, Basketball, 70’s) Had 775 career points and 243 rebounds, despite playing just 50 career games because of injuries. Robert N. Knoth (1978, Baseball, 40’s) One of the greatest hitters in baseball history, hitting .485 and .403 in his career. John A. Macknowski (1975, Basketball, 40’s) Member of the 1946-47 team that went 24-3. Edward W. Madjeski (1977, Baseball/Basketball/Soccer, 30’s) Earned nine letters in three sports. Albert L. Mamaux (1975, Baseball Head Coach, 1937-42) Compiled a 69-19 record, with an undefeated season in 1942. Phyllis A. Mangina (1991, Basketball/Softball, 80’s) All-time leader in steals (269) and tied for second in assists (441). Rev. John J. Mannion (1989, Honorary) Served as University chaplain for athletic teams and the Pirate Blue Athletic Fund. Richard E. Marks (1979, Baseball, 50’s) Owns a career batting average of .377 for 1958 and 1959 Metropolitan Conference champions. Peter Matischak (2010, Soccer, 80’s) Seton Hall’s all-time leader in goals, assists and points... Named BIG EAST Player of the Year in 1986. Francis P. Meehan (1973, Baseball/Basketball, 10’s) One of the first “big men” to play college basketball. Nick Menza (1989, Soccer Coach, 1958-84) Second on all-time coaching wins list for soccer with 106 in 27 seasons.
Megan Meyer (2010, Softball, 00’s) Two-time All-American both Academically and Athletically... Led team to back-to-back BIG EAST Championships. Peter A. Milone (1986, Fencing, 40’s) Four-time gold medalist at the Eastern Intercollegiate Conference championships with a 127-5 record. Charles Mitchel (1991, Basketball, 60’s) Scored 944 points in his career. John J. Monteleone (1977, Baseball/Soccer, 60’s) Career batting average of .335 and honorable mention All-America as a goalkeeper. John Moon (1997, Track & Field Coach, 1972-Present) Three-time BIG EAST Coach of the Year and 1994 National Women’s Coach of the Year… Has coached 19 Olympians and 64 All-Americans. John Morris (1989, Baseball, 80’s) All-America First Team as a junior… Set 12 records while playing. Matt Morris (2004, Baseball, 90’s) First Team All-American in 1995… First round draft pick of St. Louis Cardinals and eventual National League All-Star. John Morton (1997, Basketball, 80’s) Member of 1989 Final Four team who ranks 11th on all-time scoring list (1,621). Glenn Mosley (1984, Basketball, 70’s) One of four players to record 1,000 points (1,441) and 1,000 rebounds in a career… Led nation in rebounding in 1977 (16.3). Rev. Daniel A. Murphy (1980, Honorary) Considered one of the prime authorities on Seton Hall athletics history. John Murphy (1989, Basketball & Tennis Coach, 1960’s-80’s) Assistant basketball coach for 10 years and freshman team coach for eight. Thomas A. Murphy (1974, Honorary) Served as a scout for basketball coaches John “Honey” Russell and Richie Regan. Stephen Nagy (1975, Baseball, 40’s) Posted a collegiate pitching record of 22-1 with 13 consecutive wins. Al Negratti (1997, Basketball, 40’s) Key member of the John “Honey” Russell teams that compiled a record of 71-7. Julius Nicolai (2006, Baseball, 50’s) One of the top pitchers in the country during his time... Ranked eighth nationally with a 0.83 ERA in 1957. William T. Nolan (1975, Baseball, 50’s) All-American in his senior season with a batting average of .392. Pat O’Kelly (1997, Soccer, 80’s) First Team All-American and BIG EAST Player of the Year twice… Academic All-American and Hermann Trophy Finalist. Rev. John J. Outwater (1976, Baseball/Basketball, 20’s) Captain of the basketball team from 1924 to 1927. Patrick M. Pacillo (1991, Baseball, 80’s) Third team All-American in 1984… Helped team to a 41-13 record and an NCAA East Regional berth. Susan G. Patton (1991, Women’s Tennis Coach, 1972-90) Posted winning seasons in 17 of 18 years, with a career record of 162-57-1… Won the NJAIAW championship in 1982 and 1983. Michael Paul (1991, Track & Field, 80’s) BIG EAST Indoor Champion in the 400 meters in 1981… Ranked number-two in the world in the 400 meters. Edward R. Petrie (1978, Basketball, 50’s) Scored 943 points during his career… Member of 1955-56 NIT team. Derrick Peynado (1989, Track & Field, 80’s) Seven-time All-American and Member of 1981 and 1982 BIG EAST indoor champion teams. Kenneth P. Pine (1978, Basketball/Baseball, 40’s) On basketball team that won 41 consecutive games while posting a 25-3 pitching record. Joseph E. Polinski (1986, Soccer, 50’s) Led the team in scoring from 1950 to 1952. Austin M. Prokop (1977, Fencing, 40’s) Member of Eastern Intercollegiate Championship team and individual titlist in the foil. Charles Puleo (1984, Baseball, 70’s) Had a 21-7 record with 172 strikeouts for two College World Series teams. William Raftery (1984, Head Basketball Coach, 1970-81) Career record of 154-141 with four ECAC post-season berths and two NIT bids.
9 NCAA APPEARANCES • 4 NCAA SWEET SIXTEENS • 2 NCAA ELITE EIGHTS • 1 NCAA FINAL FOUR
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athletics hALL OF FAME Ramon Ramos (2006, Basketball, 1985-89) Led Seton Hall to the 1989 NCAA Championship game... First Team All-BIG EAST player, shot .557 from the floor in his career. James R. Reardon (1981, Honorary) Co-founder of the Owen T. Carroll Diamond Club. Richard J. Regan (1973, Basketball) Ranks 28th on all-time scoring list (1,167) and member of the 1953 NIT Champions… Had 112 wins as coach. Rev. Francis D. Reynolds (1982, Basketball/Baseball/Football/Track, 20’s) Star fullback for the football team and a high jumper. James E. Reynolds (1979, Honorary) Served on the Alumni Board of Directors… Charter member of the “Friends of Seton Hall”. Paul Riccardi (1981, Fencing, 40’s) Won four Eastern Intercollegiate epee titles and U.S. Intercollegiate foil title. Arnold W. Ring (1980, Basketball, 50’s) Member of three NIT teams, including 1953 champions… Earned All-NIT Second Team honors. George Ring (2010, Honorary) Decorated Vietnam War veteran... University regent, trustee and recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year award Joseph S. Ritter, M.D. (1980, Baseball, 50’s) Captain of the 1959 team and District II All Star at shortstop. Joseph M. Robertson (1975, Honorary) Involved with the Winners’ Circle, the Diamond Club, and “Friends of Seton Hall”. Marteese Robinson (2002, Baseball, 1985-87) Nation’s leading hitter in 1987 for the BIG EAST champion team... Named the NCAA’s Co-Player of the Year and an All-America. John D. Russell (1973, Head Basketball Coach, 1937-43, 1949-60) Coach of the 1953 NIT championship… Holds a career record of 295-129. John Rutherburg (1997, Basketball, 40’s) Member of teams from 1940 to 1942 which won 41 straight games. Edward A. Sadowski (1974, Basketball, 30’s) All-America honorable mention in 1940. Geraldine Saintilus Smith (2010, Basketball, 80’s) All-time leading scorer with 1,804 career points... Named BIG EAST Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 1989. Robert Saugstad (1981, Golf, 60’s) Placed in top 10 individuall as team earned a fourth-place finish at the 1968 Metropolitan Intercollegiate Golf Championships. Frank B. Saul, Jr. (1973, Basketball, 40’s) First basketball player to score 1,000 career points (1,011). James H. Scheick (1979, Football, 60’s) Club Football All-American in 1968 and 1969. Manfred Schellscheidt (2008, Soccer Head Coach, 1988-present) Guided the Pirates to over 200 victories and two BIG EAST titles. Albert M. Senavitis (1982, Basketball, 60’s) Top playmaker who scored 904 career points. William R. Sheppell (1975, Soccer, 40’s) Three-time All-American (1948-50) who scored 3l career goals. Michael Sheppard, Sr. (1996, Baseball Head Coach, 1973-03) Led teams to 12 NCAA Tournament bids and two College World Series appearances… Three-time BIG EAST Coach of the Year. Michael Sheppard, Jr. (1991, Baseball, 80’s) Outstanding fielding shortstop, had 115 consecutive chances without making an error. Thomas J. Sheridan (1977, Honorary) Worked at Seton Hall for over 30 years… Has annual award in his memory for baseball player. Harry F. Singleton (1976, Basketball/Soccer/Baseball, 20’s) Seton Hall’s first All-Eastern selection in basketball and soccer. Eugene Smith (2010, Golf, 90’s) 2000 BIG EAST Individual Champion... Won a Seton Hall record six career tournaments... Led team to four NCAA Regional appearances. Kelly Smith (2008, Soccer, 1997-2000) First women’s soccer player to be inducted... Two-time NCAA statistical champion in goals and points per game. Charles Slade (1979, Track & Field, 50’s) Member of two Intercollegiate champion mile-relay teams and squad which won five straight championship events at MSG.
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Frank L. Spatuzzi (1980, Baseball, 30’s) Played four years, hitting over .400 two seasons. Andrew W. Stanfield (1973, Track & Field, 50’s) Three-time National AAU 60 yard and 200 meter champion… Won three Olympic gold medals in 1952 and 1956. Msgr. Edwin V. Sullivan (1997, Honorary) Baseball team’s chaplain for over 25 years. John H. Suminski (1982, Basketball, 60’s) Scored 846 points in his career. Golden L. Sunkett (1981, Basketball, 60’s) Holds the single season assist record (197) and per game average (8.57). Phillip Thigpen, Sr. (1976, Track & Field, 40’s) National AAU 1,000 yard champion in 1948 and three-time IC4A champion. Frank J. Tracey (1979, Honorary) High school basketball coach who had tremendous influence in bringing athletes to Seton Hall. John S. Tracey (1977, Baseball, 60’s) All-American in 1964 for team which went to College World Series. Msgr. Joseph P. Tuite (1989, Honorary) Assistant athletic director and director of the basketball office in the 1940’s. Frank Turner (2004, Track & Field, 40’s & 50’s) Member of mile-relay team that won IC4A and NYAC championships at MSG… Ran lead-off leg on dominant relay teams of the early 1950’s. Gregory M. Tynes (1986, Basketball, 70’s) One of only three players to have over 2,000 career points, 2,059 3rd all-time… Honorable mention All-American. John W. Valentin (1996, Baseball, 80’s) All-American third team and All-BIG EAST, hitting .392 as a junior. Andrew Valmon (1997, Track & Field, 80’s) Three-time All-American and holder of three records… Two-time Olympic gold medalist on 1984 and 1988 mile relay teams. Maurice Vaughn (1996, Baseball, 80’s) Three-time All-American and BIG EAST Player of the Decade… School’s all-time career leader in home runs and RBI. Jerry Walker (2004, Basketball, ‘90s) 1993 BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year… Led Pirates to two BIG EAST titles and three NCAA appearances. Frank E. Walsh, Jr. (1991, Honorary) Major supporter of the University’s athletic program… Chair of the Board of Regents. Robert F. Wanzer (1974, Basketball, 40’s) Led 1946-47 team to a 24-3 and had number retired… Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee. Louis F. Welaj (1981, Baseball, 40’s) Helped Pirates put together a 26-game winning streak over 1941 and 1942 seasons. Nicholas G. Werkman III (1972, Basketball, 60’s) Second on the all-time scoring list (2,273) career points… One of four players with over 1,000 career points and 1,000 career rebounds. Mark Whitford (2010, Honorary) Two-time NCAA qualifying wrestler... Member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame... Fire fighter who died in 9/11 terror attacks in NYC. Richard S. Wieczezak (1982, Baseball, 60’s) All-America third team and member of 1964 College World Series squad. Angela Williams (2006, Track & Field, 80’s) First female All-American at SHU, earning the honor twice... Competed at the 1984 and 1988 Summer Olympics. Shana Williams (2008, Track & Field, 1989-93) Seven-time NCAA All-America and 13-time BIG EAST Champion... First woman in BIG EAST history to win the outdoor high jump four times. Robert Wussler (2006, Honorary) Generous supporter of Seton Hall athletics... Former member of the Board of Regents Dana Wynne (2004, Basketball, 90’s) All-time leader in rebounding in BIG EAST play… Led nation in rebounding in 1996… Three-time honorable mention All-America. A. Zachary Yamba (1980, Soccer, 60’s) Scored 21 goals in 1962, a record that lasted for 24 years. Hector Zamora (2006, Men’s Soccer, 90’s) One of the finest men’s soccer players at SHU... First Team All-American and adidas Scholar-Athlete All-American as a senior. * Special thanks to Robert L. Carter ’51, a 1974 Hall of Fame Inductee, for his assistance in the compilation of this list.
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notable alumni Craig Biggio,Former Professional Baseball Player, Houston Astros Mark Bryant, Former Professional Basketball Player; Current NBA Assistant Coach, Oklahoma City Honorable Brendan T. Byrne, Former Governor of New Jersey Richard “Rick” Cerone, Former Broadcaster, Baseball Network; Former Professional Baseball Player, New York Yankees, New York Mets, Cleveland Indians, Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves, Milwaukee Brewers, Montreal Expos Raymond G. Chambers, Philanthropist, Chairman of the Amelior Foundation, Inc. Joseph Clark, Former Principal, East Side High School (portrayed in the film Lean on Me); Consultant/Lecturer Ronald J. Cicenia (Carey), Actor Chuck Connors, Actor, The Rifleman, Arrest and Trial, Cowboy in Africa and The Yellow Rose. Baseball career with the Brooklyn Dodgers and Chicago Cubs. Basketball career with the Boston Celtics Samuel Dalembert, Professional Basketball Player, Philadelphia 76ers
Craig Biggio
Robert Dubill, Executive Editor, USA Today Richard Ensor, Commissioner, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Jack Gallagher Jr., President, Drake Bakeries David B. Gerstein, President, Thermwell Products Company, Inc. Adrian Griffin, Professional Basketball Player, Milwaukee Bucks Honorable Katherine J. Sweeney Hayden, Federal Court Judge, U.S. District Court of New Jersey James “Jim” Hunter, Lead Radio Announcer, Baltimore Orioles Sacha Kljestan, Professional Soccer Player, Chivas USA; Member of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team George J. Kresge, “The Amazing Kreskin”, Magician Helen Lerner, Mega Millions Lottery Winner
Bob Ley
Dick Vitale
Bob Ley, Sports Broadcaster ESPN, ABC Matt Morris, Former Professional Baseball Player, St. Louis Cardinals, San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates Bart S. Oates, Vice President, Gale & Wentworth, Inc.; Former Professional Football Player, New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers Honorable Donald M. Payne, U.S. Congressman (D-NJ) Bill Raftery, Sports Broadcaster, ESPN, CBS Nicholas L. Ribis, President and CEO, Trump Hotels and Casino Resorts Thomas Sharkey, Chairman, Fleet Insurance Advisors Donald Skwar, Executive Editor/Sports, Boston Globe Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher, California Representative
Bill Raftery
Andrew O. Valmon, Head Track and Field Coach, University of Maryland; Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Maurice “Mo” Vaughn, Former Professional Baseball Player, New York Mets, Anaheim Angels, Boston Red Sox E. Duke Vincent, Vice-Chairman, Spelling Television; Executive Producer, Spelling Television Shows (Beverly Hills 90210 and Melrose Place) Richard J. “Dick” Vitale, Sports Broadcaster, ESPN, ABC; NBA Hall of Famer Max M. Weinberg, Music Director Late Night with Conan O’Brien; Drummer, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Shana Williams, Professional Track Athlete; 1996 & 2000 United States Olympic Team Member Robert J. Wussler, President and CEO, Ted Turner Pictures, LLC
Sacha Kljestan
9 NCAA APPEARANCES • 4 NCAA SWEET SIXTEENS • 2 NCAA ELITE EIGHTS • 1 NCAA FINAL FOUR
seton hall administration Dr. A. Gabriel Esteban University President On January 11, 2011, the Board of Regents appointed Dr. A. Gabriel Esteban Seton Hall’s next president. Dr. Esteban served as interim president since Monsignor Robert Sheeran stepped down from the presidency on July 1, 2010. Since 2007, Dr. Esteban served as Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Seton Hall University. As Provost, he oversaw eight colleges and schools, University Libraries, and Enrollment Services. Dr. Esteban led the Strategic Planning initiative, collaborated with faculty and academic leaders on enhancing and adding undergraduate and graduate programs, establishing academic priorities, and strengthening the centrality of academics at SHU. Since 2009, Dr. Esteban has also been responsible for Enrollment Services and is leading the change in Enrollment Management Strategy. Dr. Esteban was previously Provost (2003-2007), Dean of the College of Business and Tenured Professor of Marketing at the University of Central Arkansas (2001-2003). He served as Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs at Arkansas Tech University (1996-2001) and was an Assistant Professor at the University of Houston-Victoria. Dr. Esteban was also a full-time instructor at the College of Business Administration of the University of the Philippines. Dr. Esteban is active in various national, regional, and community groups and served on a national task force that designed a Voluntary System of Accountability (VSA) for universities and colleges. He is also involved in Leadership Education for Asian-Pacifics (LEAP) as a mentor and faculty member.
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Dr. Esteban served as team chair and consultant evaluator for the largest regional accrediting body, the Higher Learning Commission and also served as a member of their Accreditation Review Council. At the local level, Dr. Esteban was past chair of the boards of the Conway Chamber of Commerce and the Women’s Shelter of Central Arkansas. And served on the board of the Faulkner County Habitat for Humanity He is currently a member of the Board of the Asian-Pacific Americans in Higher Education (APAHE), and the South Orange Performing Arts Center. Dr. Esteban has published papers in refereed journals and proceedings, and presented papers at national, international and regional conferences such as TIMS/ ORSA, American Psychological Association, Western Decision Sciences Conference, and the International Trade and Finance Association. Dr. Esteban received a Ph.D. in Administration from the Graduate School of Management at the University of California at Irvine in 1993 and a Master of Science in Japanese Business Studies from Chaminade University in Honolulu in 1986. He earned a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City. Dr. Esteban received specialized training in Leading Transformation and Change at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education, and he completed the Japan Management Program at the Japan-America Institute for Management Science in Honolulu. He also has private sector work experience in the Philippines and in Japan.
seton hall administration Patrick G. Lyons
Director of Athletics & Recreational Services Patrick G. Lyons was named Director of Athletics and Recreational Services at Seton Hall University on February 22, 2011.
Lyons comes to Seton Hall after spending the last seven years as Iona College’s Director of Athletics. Lyons’ student-athlete centered vision was incorporated into several initiatives at Iona. Working closely with the StudentAthlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), Lyons emphasized a community service element for all of Iona’s 400+ student-athletes and 21 Division I athletic programs. He has also shown a deep commitment to student-athlete development and academic standards through additional support services and facilities in both the compliance and academic services offices. Under Lyons, the Iona athletics department has seen unprecedented growth and success both on and off the fields of play. The men’s cross country team continued its storied success earning a second straight national runner-up finish at the NCAA Championship in November 2008. The program has finished in the Top-10 at the national championship in each of the last nine years. Along with the University of Wisconsin, no other program has seen the same success. The men’s and women’s basketball programs have established a reputation for being one of the top programs in the MAAC. The women enjoyed their most successful five-year stint in program history and have made three postseason appearances in the last four seasons. The men’s program earned an NCAA Championship appearance in 2006, won 21 games in 2009-10 and has continued to rank among the leaders in the MAAC and the New York Metropolitan Area. Other Gael programs that have seen success under Lyons tutelage have been the women’s cross country team with five straight MAAC Championships, the softball program earning its first ever bid to the NCAA Championship in 2010, the men’s soccer program with a MAAC Regular Season Championship in 2009 and a MAAC finals appearance in 2010. The volleyball team reached the NCAA Championship in 2004 and returned to the MAAC finals in 2010. In addition, Iona’s women’s lacrosse and women’s water polo programs continued to excel in 2009-10. Where Lyons has truly made his mark at Iona has been in fundraising and improvements made to athletics facilities. The Iona Gaels Capital Improvements Fund was created by Lyons as the first capital fundraising effort in the department’s history. Among several enhancements, the most dramatic and impressive changes were the opening of both the Hynes Athletics Center and the Judge Student-Athlete Academic Center in January of 2006. Lyons also oversaw the complete renovation of the varsity locker rooms - where each program now has its own space for the first time in school history, the addition of a video screening room for its athletic programs as well as the resurfacing of both the Hynes Center basketball/volleyball arena floor and the surface of Mazzella Field, home of the soccer and lacrosse programs. In addition, Iona created Rice Oval Softball field, the first on-campus home for the softball program. Before elevating to his current role, Lyons was the Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs. In that role, he was responsible for all revenue generation by the athletics department with primary oversight of the department’s fundraising arm - The Goal Club. This included, but was not limited to, all fundraising activities and
marketing for the department including the annual golf tournament, sponsorships, and the annual fund. Prior to that role, Lyons served as Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance. He oversaw all NCAA, MAAC, and institutional policies and regulations, as well as team scheduling, student-athlete financial aid, the student-athlete advisory committee, and payroll for all staff as well as student-workers. Lyons also coordinated the NCAA certification process, from the self study to on-campus visits. As a coach, Lyons led the Iona golf team to its most successful four-year span. At the helm of the Gaels from 1998-02, he directed the squad to three MAAC Championships and earned a berth in the NCAA Golf Championship in each of his three full seasons. A native of Providence, RI, Lyons was a two-sport standout in hockey and golf. One of the most prolific scorers in school history, Lyons tallied 80 goals and 90 assists during his 86-game career and led all of NCAA Division I hockey in goals per game during the 1995-96 season. He captained the golf team during his junior and senior seasons and in 1996, received the Joseph O’Connell award, given annually to Iona’s most outstanding student-athlete. In 1999, Lyons earned his master’s degree in teaching from Iona and earned an MBA from the Hagan School of Business in 2004. Lyons has also served as an adjunct professor in both the Biology department at Iona and the Sports Business Management program at Manhattanville College. Lyons has served on several committees at the national and conference level. He is a member of the NCAA Division I Championships and Sports Management Cabinet where he serves as a liaison to the men’s and women’s ice hockey committees. Lyons serves as the Chairman of MAAC Cross Country Committee and previously as chairman of the MAAC Committee on Athletics Administration. He also serves on the MAAC Marketing and Strategic Planning Committees. Lyons is married to the former Rachel Cintolo, a pediatric nurse practitioner and clinical faculty at Columbia University.
9 NCAA APPEARANCES • 4 NCAA SWEET SIXTEENS • 2 NCAA ELITE EIGHTS • 1 NCAA FINAL FOUR
athletics department staff Alexandra Ayer Marketing Manager
Duane Bailey Deputy Director of Athletics
Rich Bello Director of Ticket Sales
Ron Farina Aquatics Coordinator
Ginger Fulton Sr. Associate Athletic Dir./ Programs & Admin./SWA
Stephanie Gebhardt Assistant Ticket Manager
Matt Geibel Director of Academic Support Services
Susan Giesemann Assistant Athletic Trainer
Angelo Gingerelli Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Mary Gross Athletics Secretary
Jessica Guerriero Athletics Secretary
Jamison Hannigan Assoc. Athletics Dir./ External Affairs
Associate Athletic Director/ Compliance
Kimberly Keenan-Kirkpatrick
Kathy Matta Associate Athletic Director/ Recreational Services
Karen McNanna Women’s Basketball Secretary
Melissa Baxendine Compliance Coordinator
Floyd Nevius Assistant Equipment Manager
Jimmy O’Donnell Sr. Assoc. Athletics Dir./ Team Operations
Loren Peterson Assistant Athletics Dir./ Business Affairs
Brian Poll Assistant to Associate Athletic Director/ Recreational Services
Liz Rathbun Creative Coordinator
Jim Semerad Ticket Manager
Matt Singer Graduate Assistant Academic Advisor
Crista Sciancalepore Assistant Athletic Trainer
Kevin Sponzo Assoc. Athletics Director/ Facilities/Operations
Tony Testa Director of Sports Medicine
Mitch Toda Assistant Athletic Trainer
Dan Valez Assistant Athletics Director/ Facilities
Ann Marie Vasquez Athletic Communications Secretary
Clay White Assistant to Athletic Director/ Equipment Manger
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academic support services
Matt Geibel
Director of Academic Support Services
Chris Breen Associate Director
Office of Academic Support Services for Student-Athletes Intercollegiate athletics is a rewarding extracurricular activity that can add a special dimension to student life. At Seton Hall, all student-athletes participate in the academic counseling program. Director of Academic Support Services for Student-Athletes Matt Geibel and his staff help ensure that student-athletes successfully balance their commitments to academics and athletics. Geibel, Associate Director Chris Breen, Academic Advisor Amanda DiDonato, Life Skills Coordinator Melanie Calderwood and two graduate assistants provide support along with learning consultants and numerous tutors. They monitor classroom performance by maintaining contact with faculty, monitoring study halls, facilitating advisement and overseeing compliance with university and NCAA academic regulations. The Office of Academic Support also coordinates all institutional, regional and national award recognition.
Life Skills
Seton Hall is now in its 16th year as a participant in the NCAA CHAMPS Life Skills Program. The Office of Academic Support Services for Student-Athletes utilizes materials provided by the NCAA, as well as input from the studentathletes, to conduct workshops and seminars which are tailored to fill the gap which sometimes exists between learning in the classroom and functioning in the “real world.” Numerous workshops have been run with all 14 varsity teams including: restaurant etiquette, nutrition, stress management, leadership, time management and communication skills, financial management, and career development. Community Service activities are also a large part of the Life Skills Program. The 2009-10 academic year marked the 16th year that Seton Hall’s studentathletes participated in a Pen Pal Program with approximately 60 students from two area schools in Newark. Letters are exchanged throughout the academic year. On National Student-Athlete Day in April, the seventh graders come to Seton Hall to spend a day in the life of their pen pal. The purpose of the Pen Pal Program is to teach students the meaning of a long term commitment while developing their writing and time management skills. Since 1997 the NCAA has sponsored the NCAA Career and Sports Forum, held in Indianapolis, Ind. in 2010. Each year Seton Hall student-athletes have been among the 500 nationwide invited to the week-long workshops. These students explored the role of student-athletes in today’s society—specifically their role as leaders—and have been inspired by speakers such as Jesse Jackson, Robin Roberts, Diana Nyad and Pablo Morales. Throughout the 2009-10 academic year, Seton Hall participated various community service activities, including a Peanut Butter & Jelly Challenge, where student-athletes made 1,200 sandwiches in 20 minutes, a cookie decorating drive for the Children’s Specialized Hospital in New Brunswick, and donating approximately 70 toys to the Team Walker Toy Drive.
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Amanda DiDonato Academic Advisor
Melanie Calderwood Life Skills Coordinator
Other community service activities have included clothing and food drives, as well as a penny war for a local homeless and battered women’s shelter. All student-athletes and teams have been very active in a variety of fundraising activites for the Mary Jennings Memorial Scholarship, endowed in honor of a former Pirate women’s soccer player who lost a difficult battle with cancer in 2006.
SUCCESS IN THE CLASSROOM Seton Hall’s Recent Academic All-Americans 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000
Jen Michewicz, Women’s Soccer (First Team) Matt Miklius, Swimming (First Team) Caitlin White, Softball (First Team) Megan Meyer, Softball (First Team)* Matt Miklius, Swimming (Third Team) Caitlin White, Softball (First Team) Jocelyn Dumaresq, Women’s Soccer (First Team) Megan Meyer, Softball (First Team) Jocelyn Dumaresq, Women’s Soccer (Third Team) Todd Crawford, Baseball (First Team) Frauke Dittel, Women’s Soccer (First Team) Brigid Sullivan, Women’s Soccer (Second Team) Ingo Dittel, Men’s Soccer (Second Team) Torsten Knor, Men’s Soccer (First Team) Gregory Strohmann, Men’s Soccer (First Team) Gregory Strohmann, Men’s Soccer (Third Team)
* - Academic All-American of the Year
media information
The Office of Athletics Communications at Seton Hall welcomes your continued interest in the University and its athletics program. For information, interviews, photographs and credentials, please call (973) 761-9493 or e-mail the respective sport contact.
POST-GAME
Seton Hall coaches and student-athletes are available for comment following a post-game cooling off period. Locker rooms are closed to the media.
MEDIA CREDENTIALS
Credentials for media covering Seton Hall at Walsh Gym, Owen T. Carroll Field, Ivy Hill Park or on the University’s campus should be attained by contacting the Office of Athletics Communications by phone at (973) 761-9493, by fax at (973) 761-9061, or by emailing the respective sport contact. Seton Hall reserves the right to revoke press credentials at any time for any reason.
PHOTO CREDENTIALS
All photographers attending Seton Hall home athletics contests must wear proper credentials. Request for credentials should be made in advance by contacting the Office of Athletics Communications by phone at (973) 761-9493, by fax at (973) 761-9061, or by emailing the respective sport contact.
INTERVIEWS
All requests for player or coach interviews, either in person or via phone, must be arranged through the Office of Athletics Communications. Advance notice of at least 24 hours is preferred.
BROADCASTS
All requests to broadcast Seton Hall athletics contests should be made in writing; they must be approved by Seton Hall Director of Athletics Joseph Quinlan. Please contact the Office of Athletics Communications for specific information particular to each sport.
PRESS ROW
Only accredited members of the media will be issued credentials to cover Seton Hall athletics, and only those issued passes will be permitted to sit on press row. Members of the media are reminded that press row is a working area and cheerleading for either the home or visiting team will not be tolerated.
WEB SITES
SETON HALL: www.shupirates.com BIG EAST: www.bigeast.org
OFFICE OF ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS Phone................................................................................................................ 973-761-9493 Fax..................................................................................................................... 973-761-9061 Matt Sweeney Assistant Athletics Director/Communications Contact For: Men’s Basketball, Men’s Golf Sweeney E-mail........................................................................... matthew.sweeney@shu.edu Dan Kuberka Associate Director of Athletics Communications Contact For: Women’s Basketball, Volleyball, Women’s Golf Kuberka E-mail..................................................................................daniel.kuberka@shu.edu Joe Montefusco Assistant Director of Athletics Communications Contact For: Baseball, Women’s Soccer, Swimming and Diving Montefusco E-mail...................................................................... joseph.montefusco@shu.edu Mike Kowalsky Assistant Director of Athletics Communications Contact For: Men’s Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Cross Country Kowalsky E-mail............................................................................ michael.kowalsky@shu.edu
MEDIA SERVICES
Seton Hall University and opponent’s game notes, up-to-date statistics, BIG EAST Conference notes and statistics, and game flip cards will be available to working members of the media. Halftime and final statistics and will also be distributed on press row when applicable. Fax services are available upon request.
Matt Sweeney
Assistant Athletics Director/ Communications
Dan Kuberka
Associate Director of Athletics Communications
Joe Montefusco
Assistant Director of Athletics Communications
Mike Kowalsky
Assistant Director of Athletics Communications
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driving directions DIRECTIONS TO SETON HALL UNIVERSITY
FROM 280 WEST: Take Route 280 West to the Clinton Street Exit. Follow access road (Freeway Drive) to South Harrison Street (seventh traffic light). Turn left onto South Harrison Street and follow for approx. 2 miles. Bear left at the yield sign onto Center Street and follow to the end. The University’s main gate is across the intersection. FROM THE GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE: From the GW Bridge, take the NJ Turnpike South to Exit 15W. Then follow directions for Route 280 West. FROM CONNECTICUT: Take Route 84 West into New York State until Route 84 ends. Take 684 South toward White Plains/Tappan Zee Bridge. Take 287 West over Tappan Zee Bridge. Take exit 14A, Garden State Parkway South, to Exit 145. Follow directions for Route 280 West. FROM NEW YORK CITY: Go through either the Lincoln or Holland Tunnel. Take the NJ Turnpike to Exit 15W. Follow directions for Route 280 West. FROM NORTH JERSEY: Take the Garden State Parkway to Exit 145. Follow directions for Route 280 West. FROM SOUTH JERSEY: Take the Garden State Parkway to Exit 144. Go to second light and make a left onto South Orange Ave. Go approximately 2 miles. The University’s main gate will be on the left. FROM PENNSYLVANIA: Take the PA Turnpike East to the NJ Turnpike North. Go to Exit 11 (Garden State Parkway). Take the Garden State Parkway to Exit 145. Follow directions for Route 280 West. FROM WEST JERSEY (ALLENTOWN, PA AND ROUTE 78 EAST): Take Route 78 East. At the split for express or local exits take “Local Exits” to exit 49B, 124 East & Maplewood. Follow road (Springfield Ave.) to first jug handle (Valley Street - The Oranges). Take jug handle onto Valley Street. Go eight traffic lights and turn right onto South Orange Ave. The University is one mile on your right. FROM WEST JERSEY (STROUDSBURG, PA AND ROUTE 80): Take Route 80 East to Route 280 East. Take Exit 11 (Center Street) and turn right at third light onto South Center Street. Go two traffic lights to South Orange Avenue. The University’s main gate is located at this junction.
FROM NEWARK AIRPORT (78 WEST): Follow signs for 78 West. Take 78 West to the Millburn Exit (50B). Turn right off exit ramp on to Vauxhaull Road, and go through two traffic lights (one immediately after your right turn). At third traffic light turn right onto Valley Street. Follow Valley Street about 3-4 miles. You will go through six traffic lights. At seventh traffic light (South Orange Avenue, major intersection) turn right. Follow South Orange Avenue approx. 3/4 of a mile. You will pass the campus on your right before you get to the entrance.
DIRECTIONS TO PRUDENTIAL CENTER
FROM NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE: Take exit 15E (Newark/Jersey City), follow signs to Raymond Blvd. At the stop light make a right and proceed about 2 miles to Mulberry Street (Downtown Newark). Turn left onto Mulberry St. Continue past Market Street and Edison Place, Prudential Center is on the right. FROM GARDEN STATE PARKWAY SOUTH: Take exit 145, follow signs to Route 280 East Harrison/ Newark. Take exit 15A (Route 21/Downtown Newark). Make right and proceed for 1/2 mile on Route 21 until the Market Street intersection. Make a right at the light onto Market Street. Make a left at the next light at the intersection of Market Street and Mulberry, Prudential Center is on the right. FROM GARDEN STATE PARKWAY NORTH/ROUTE 78: ake exit 142 (Route 78), follow Route 78 east to exit 58A and follow signs for Rt. 1 and 9 North and then proceed to Rt. 21 North (McCarter Highway). Continue north on Rt. 21 for approximately 1.5 miles. At the Market Street intersection, make a left onto Market Street. Make a left at the next light at the intersection of Market Street and Mulberry, Prudential Center is on the right. FROM NEWARK LIBERTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: Follow signs for Rt. 1 and 9 North and follow directions above for Garden State Parkway North. FROM NEW YORK CITY: From George Washington Bridge or Lincoln Tunnel follow signs to New Jersey Turnpike South. Follow directions above for New Jersey Turnpike.
PIRATE BLUE ATHLETIC FUND Recognizing Seton Hall University’s long and distinguished athletic history, the Pirate Blue Athletic Fund was founded in 1985 by Pirate legend Richie Regan ’53 as the University’s athletic fund-raising vehicle. Through annual contributions, Pirate Blue enables the University to fund critical initiatives such as recruiting, travel, equipment, facilities, and academic advising. The funds raised through Pirate Blue are essential in allowing Seton Hall to remain competitive in the BIG EAST Conference. Pirate Blue members have a special connection to the Seton Hall athletic program, as they receive exclusive benefits and invitations, while also playing a key role in the continuing advancement of our student-athletes. For information on how you can become a part of Pirate Blue, contact:
Pirate Blue Athletic Fund 457 Centre Street South Orange, NJ 07079 (973) 378-9809 www.pirateblue.net 9 NCAA APPEARANCES • 4 NCAA SWEET SIXTEENS • 2 NCAA ELITE EIGHTS • 1 NCAA FINAL FOUR
the big east conference
The 2010-11 academic year will be the 32nd in the history of The BIG EAST Conference as the unique consortium marches on competing at the highest level with integrity and sportsmanship.
The BIG EAST has gone through membership changes since its birth, but the 2010-11 year will mark the conference’s sixth straight with the same 16-member group, the nation’s largest Division I-A conference. The BIG EAST Conference’s goals have always been the same. The outstanding performances of the student-athletes at BIG EAST schools are evidence of the league’s proud tradition of success. The league has always been able to boast that many of its best students are also its best athletes. The 2009-10 year was no different. Seven BIG EAST student-athletes were named NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship winners. Maya Moore, Connecticut’s women’s basketball standout, won the NCAA Honda-Broderick Award as the nation’s top female student-athlete. She also was named the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American of the Year for women’s basketball. Moore was the fifth BIG EAST women’s student-athlete to win the HondaBroderick Award. In the athletic arena, BIG EAST student-athletes again enjoyed success on the national stage. The Connecticut women’s basketball team won its second straight national championship and its seventh overall crown. The Villanova women’s cross country team also won the NCAA title. The Notre Dame women’s soccer team reached the NCAA College Cup for the second straight year. The Syracuse women’s lacrosse squad reached the Final Four. On the men’s side, West Virginia’s basketball team became the BIG EAST’s 16th team to reach the NCAA Final Four and won the conference’s academic achievement award. The Notre Dame men’s lacrosse team advanced to the NCAA championship game. Individually, three BIG EAST student-athletes won NCAA titles. Cincinnati’s Josh Schneider won the 50 freestyle in men’s swimming. In track, Louisville’s D’Ana McCarty repeated as the NCAA indoor winner in the weight throw. Louisville’s Matt Hughes won the 3,000 steeplechase. Another Cardinal, Austen Childs, was the national runner-up in men’s tennis singles. BIG EAST football maintained its national profile as a competitively balanced group. Cincinnati won its second straight league championship in 2009 and compiled an undefeated regular season. The Bearcats finished third in the final Bowl Championship Series standings. Six of the league’s eight squads went to bowl games and helped the BIG EAST post a 4-2 bowl record. Rutgers, one of the bowl winners, also was recognized for having the nation’s highest NCAA APR rating, which measures academic success. The BIG EAST has continued to produce student-athletes who are at the forefront of athletic and academic achievement. In 2009-10, 22 BIG EAST players from 10 schools were chosen to their respective ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America Teams. Over 400 student-athletes have earned academic allAmerica honors. The BIG EAST became the nation’s largest Division I-A conference in 2005-06 when five new members began competing. The new schools were: University of Cincinnati, DePaul University, University of Louisville, Marquette University and the University of South Florida. BIG EAST institutions reside in nine of the nation’s top 35 largest media markets, including New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Tampa, Pittsburgh, Hartford, Cincinnati and Milwaukee. With its newest members, BIG EAST markets contain almost one-fourth of all television households in the U.S. Since opening its doors in 1979, the league has won 28 national championships in six different sports and 128 student-athletes have won individual national titles. In 2003-04, Connecticut became the first school in NCAA history to win the men’s and women’s NCAA
basketball titles in the same season. In ’02-03, the BIG EAST became the first conference in NCAA history to win the men’s and women’s titles in the same year when the Syracuse men and the Connecticut women captured their respective national championships. In men’s basketball, BIG EAST squads have won three of the last 12 NCAA championships. BIG EAST women’s teams have taken seven of the last 11 NCAA titles. Proactive movement has been a signature strategy for the conference that was born in 1979. The BIG EAST continually turns challenges into opportunities to become stronger. In 2009-10, the BIG EAST added men’s lacrosse to its growing list of sports, which increased its total to 24 sport championships. The BIG EAST became a reality on May 31, 1979, following a meeting of athletic directors from Providence College, St. John’s, Georgetown and Syracuse universities. Seton Hall, Connecticut and Boston College completed the original seven school alliance. While the membership has both increased and changed, the focus of the BIG EAST has not wavered. The conference reflects a tradition of broad based programs, led by administrators and coaches who place a constant emphasis on academic integrity. Its student athletes own significantly high graduation rates and their record of scholastic achievement notably show a balance between intercollegiate athletics and academics. Any successful organization has had the good fortune to have outstanding leadership. The BIG EAST primarily was the brainchild of Dave Gavitt, who was the conference’s first Commissioner. Michael Tranghese, the league’s first full-time employee, and for 11 years the associate to Gavitt, became Commissioner in 1990. In his first year, he administered the formation of The BIG EAST Football Conference. In 2009-10, the BIG EAST had one significant change. Tranghese stepped down from his position on June 30, 2009. John Marinatto, who had served as senior associate commissioner, moved into the Commissioner’s chair and continued to steer the conference on its path of success. The league has long been considered a leader in innovative concepts in promotion and publicity, particularly regarding television. Those efforts have resulted in unparalleled visibility for BIG EAST student athletes. The conference has enjoyed long-standing relationships with CBS, ESPN, Inc. and ABC. BIG EAST men’s basketball games are regular sellouts at campus and major public arenas, including the annual men’s BIG EAST Championship in Madison Square Garden. The women’s basketball championship has led all conferences in attendance for the past seven years. Attendance figures also are significant in soccer and baseball. More than 575 BIG EAST student-athletes have earned all America recognition and dozens have won individual NCAA national championships. The BIG EAST has been well represented in U.S. or foreign national and Olympic teams. Several athletes earned gold medals. The BIG EAST has its headquarters in Providence where the conference administers to more than 5,500 student-athletes.
2010-11 SETON HALL TENNIS SCHEDULE Date Sep. 17-19 Sep.0 24-26 Oct. 9-11 Oct. 19 Oct. 22- 24
Opponent FALL SEASON Quinnipiac Tournament East Coast Invitational National Tennis Center Tournament FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON ITA Championships
Jan. 29 Jan. 29 Feb. 6 Feb .11 Feb. 12 Feb. 26 Feb. 26 Mar. 4 Mar. 8 Mar. 8 Mar. 9 Mar. 10 Mar. 18 Mar. 19 Mar. 29 Apr. 1 Apr. 3 Apr. 8 Apr. 15 Apr. 16 Apr. 21 Apr 28-May 1
SPRING SEASON vs. Marist at Army vs. Binghamton at Syracuse * vs. Cincinnati * at Navy vs. Howard MARQUETTE * vs. James Madison vs. Sacred Heart vs. South Dakota State vs. Robert Morris at West Virginia * at Pittsburgh * at Rutgers * VILLANOVA * ST. JOHN'S * at Georgetown * at Connecticut * at Providence * NJIT BIG EAST Championship
All Dates and Times Subject to Change * Conference Games
Location
Time
Hamden, Conn. West Point, N.Y. Flushing, N.Y. South Orange, N.J. Hanover, N.H.
All Day All Day All Day 2:30 p.m. All Day
West Point, N.Y. West Point, N.Y. West Point, N.Y. Syracuse, N.Y. Syracuse, N.Y. Annapolis, Md. Annapolis, Md. TBA Orlando, Fla. Orlando, Fla. Orlando, Fla. Orlando, Fla. Morgantown, W. Va. Pittsburgh, Pa. Piscataway, N.J. South Orange, N.J. South Orange, N.J. Washington, D.C. Storrs, Conn. Providence, R.I. South Orange, N.J. South Bend, Ind.
9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. TBA TBA TBA TBA 3:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. TBA TBA 3:00 p.m. TBA