2011 Seton Hall Women's Golf Media Guide

SETON HALL WOMEN’S GOLF

2011 MEDIA GUIDE

STANDING (L-R): Nicole Longobardo, Christina Cantu,‘ Stacie Ballou, Hannah Basalone, Erica Fitzpatrick SEATED (L-R): Samantha Massei, Haley Van Es

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2011 Quick Facts............................................................................1 Head Coach Sara Doell................................................................2 Assistant Coach Debby Murphy...............................................3 Season Preview..............................................................................4

QUICK FACTS GENERAL INFORMATION Location ...........................South Orange, N.J. 07079

2010-11 Roster...............................................................................5

Founded .................................................................. 1856

Pirate Profiles........................................................................... 6-12

Enrollment ............................................................. 9,700

2010 Fall Review......................................................................... 13 This is Seton Hall...................................................................14-29

Affiliation . ..........................................NCAA Division I Conference ..................................................... BIG EAST Nickname .............................................................Pirates

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Colors . ..................................................Blue and White Home Course......................................Fiddler's Elbow President.................................. Dr. A. Gabriel Esteban Director of Athletics.........................Patrick G. Lyons Athletic Department Phone ......... (973) 761-9497

NOTE TO THE MEDIA The Seton Hall University Athletic Communications Office welcomes your interest in the University and the women's golf program. Publicity and media information for softball is handled by Dan Kuberka Associate Director of Athletics Communications.

All interviews with Coach Doell and the student-

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COACHING STAFF Head Coach ..................................................Sara Doell Alma Mater/Year ............................ Penn State/2000 Assistant Coach..................................Debby Murphy Doell's Email............................... sara.doell@shu.edu Doell's Office Phone ........................ (973) 761-9525

athletes should be arranged through the Athletics Communcations office. Please contact Kuberka at 973-761-9493 for any information or interview requests.

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ATHLETICS COMMUNCATIONS OFFICE Assistant AD/Communications......Matt Sweeney Associate Dir. of Ath. Comm.............. Dan Kuberka

The 2010-11 Seton Hall Women's Golf Guide was

Kuberka’s E-Mail..............daniel.kuberka@shu.edu

designed, edited and written by Dan Kuberka, with

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assistance from Liz Rathbun. Photos by S.R. Smith.

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SARA DOELL HEAD COACH FIRST SEASON PENN STATE ’00

Sara Doell was named the first head coach of Seton Hall’s new women’s golf program on March 26, 2010.

Doell comes to Seton Hall with a wealth of golf knowledge, having spent the last four and a half years as an assistant coach at her alma mater, Penn State.

Prior to her work as an assistant coach with the Nittany Lions, Doell spent more than four years as an assistant golf professional at Ballantyne Country Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. She was the professional liaison for the women’s golf league and the lead instructor of the junior golf program.

Doell graduated from Penn State University in 2000 with a degree in Media Studies, focusing on the portrayals of women in sports media. On scholarship from 1996-2000, Doell left a lasting impression on the Nittany Lion golf program as she had more than 10 top-10 finishes. Not only does Doell currently hold the Penn State record for the lowest 54-hole score (215), she was team captain for the Lions from 19992000. That same year, Doell won the Women’s Golf Academic and Athletic Achievement award, the Mary Kennedy-Zierke award and the Penn State Spiritus Lionus Academic Leadership Award. The KennedyZierke award is given annually to the student-athlete who provides outstanding leadership and dedication as a varsity golfer.

In 1998, she was the New York State Amateur Champion. Doell also became the Women’s Rochester District Amateur Champion in both 1997 and 2000.

She carded her first hole-in-one on March 28th, 2005 at Waterford Golf Club in Rock Hill, S.C. With competitive playing, teaching and coaching experience, Doell has developed a coaching style that matches her core values. “I value hard work, balance, mindfulness and positive energy. I believe that my role as a coach is to integrate those values into my coaching. It is important to give each individual athlete the tools she needs to improve her skills and approach to the game. Practices will be designed to help each player work on her individual needs while helping the team as a whole. We will focus on short game, course management and target awareness. I

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also stress the importance of staying with the process instead of being so focused on outcome. I am a strong believer in positive energy and how it directly correlates to success. I can guarantee you one thing - the team will have fun in the process!”

Doell is a Class A Teaching Member of the LPGA. She currently lives in Clark, New Jersey.

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DEBBY MURPHY ASSISTANT COACH FIRST SEASON Debby Murphy has been a teaching professional for 27 years, and currently holds that postition at Trump National Golf Club. In 1998, she founded the Webster Golf Camp while serving as the teaching professional at Webster Golf Club, before developing The Academy at Webster Golf Club in 2002.

In 2001, Murphy was named the LPGA Teaching and Club Professional of the Year while earning the Phyllis Meekins Junior Development Award in the same year. She was also named a Top 50 Teacher by Golf Digest’s Golf For Women Magazine in 2001.

As a player, Murphy has competed in tournaments on the Future’s Tour, Australian LPGA, PGA of America and LPGA. “I am both honored and excited to have the chance to add Debby Murphy as a volunteer assistant coach to the Seton Hall women’s golf program,” said Doell.

“Debby was my swing instructor and coach from the time I was ten years old through my college golf career. She has had a very positive impact on me both as a player and a teacher. Debby has always been a strong ambassador for the game of golf and I look forward to working alongside her. I know that she will be very influential in helping to develop the individuals on this team both on and off the course.”

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SPRING PREVIEW

The Seton Hall women's golf program enjoyed a successful debut fall season in 2010 and will now turn its attention to spring competitions and the BIG EAST Championship.

"I am proud of this team," head coach Sara Doell started. "We went into this season with an intention of starting this program off on a positive note. We stressed positive attitude, hard work and solid representation of the university at home and on the road. I believe this team accomplished that."

"This team that includes five freshmen, a junior and a senior found a way to bond right from the time they all set foot on campus," Doell continued. "With the upperclassman guidance from Erica Fitzpatrick and Nicole Longobardo, the freshman transitioned very smoothly to Seton Hall. Team unity is something that I find to be very important and directly correlated to success of a program. We have that unity and will continue to develop that in the off-season."

On the course, freshman Hannah Basalone turned into the Hall's top performer.

"Hannah came in and very quickly made her mark on this program," said Doell. "She had a very impressive fall season of her freshman year which included a 78.14 scoring average and two top-10 finishes.

Hannah finished the fall on a strong note, shooting 74 in the last round to secure a fifth place finish at the Spider Invitational. Not only has she led the team on the golf course, but she has been a silent leader off the course for her teammates. She has a very consistent and positive attitude."

Promising freshman Christina Cantú dealt with injuries right from the start, cutting her fall season short.

"It is unfortunate for Christina to have had to deal with two separate injuries," Doell said. "Starting the season with a wrist injury, she played through the pain in the first three events and played well. She averaged 78.22 in these events with her best finish coming at the Bucknell Invitational where she placed 15th. A season-ending back injury occurred after the Yale tournament, but Christina has been working with our trainers and strength and conditioning coaches to rehab and should be ready to compete again in the spring."

With a number of bright spots from the fall, including a hole-in-one by freshman Samantha Massei, the spring season holds even more promise for the Seton Hall women's golf program.

The Pirates will kick off play in 2011 with a match against Rutgers at PGA Village in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Following tournaments in Virginia, Florida and Maryland, the Hall will make its first appearance in the BIG EAST Championship, held this year at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club in Palm Harbor, Fla. “The team has worked hard in their respective hometowns over the break and I believe we have the ability to beat a few teams in the BIG EAST Championships,” Doell said. “I believe that we have a few individuals in our line-up that have the ability to compete for the individual title. Ultimately, I expect this team to go down to Florida and represent the Pirates in a positive manner as we build this program to be competitive in the

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2010-11 ROSTER STACIE BALLOU

FRESHMAN STATEN ISLAND, N.Y./SAINT JOSEPH HILL ACADEMY

HANNAH BASALONE FRESHMAN BREA, CALIF./WHITTIER CHRISTIAN

' CHRISTINA CANTU

FRESHMAN HOUSTON, TEXAS/THE KINKAID SCHOOL

ERICA FITZPATRICK SENIOR SAN PEDRO, CALIF./SAN PEDRO

NICOLE LONGOBARDO JUNIOR UPLAND, CALIF./UPLAND CHRISTIAN

SAMANTHA MASSEI FRESHMAN ALLEN, TEXAS/ALLEN

HALEY VAN ES FRESHMAN GRANGER, IND./PENN

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STACIE BALLOU

FRESHMAN STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. SAINT JOSEPH HILL ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL/PERSONAL:

Two-year captain and four-year member of the golf team at Saint Joseph Hill Academy...

Helped the squad to the 2009 CHSAA regular season and championship tournament titles...

Earned the 2009 Jody’s Classic Junior Golf championship...Named the Staten Island Junior Golfer of the Year award in the same year...Has several top two and top three finishes in tournament play to her credit.

2010 FALL SEASON

Tournament 1st Rd 2nd Rd 3rd Rd Overall Score Finish Rutgers Women’s Invitational 113 104 - 217 +73 108th Spider Invitational 109 101 108 318 +102 53rd Averages 111.00 102.50 108.00 320.36 +104.79 - Fall Stroke Average 107.00

2010-11 Round 1 Average 111.00

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2010-11 Round 2 Average 102.50

2010-11 Round 3 Average 108.00

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HANNAH BASALONE FRESHMAN BREA, CALIF. WHITTIER CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL/PERSONAL:

Played four years on the boys’ golf team at Whittier Christian High School...Named a captain as a junior and senior...Was a Second Team All-League selection as a junior after winning seven straight matches along the way...Named her high school’s Scholar Athlete of the Year as a senior...In 2010, led the team to an 8-0 record and a CIF League...CIF Southern Section Freelance Girls’ winner with a score of 75.

2010 FALL SEASON

Tournament 1st Rd 2nd Rd 3rd Rd Overall Score Finish Bucknell Invitational 79 76 74 229 +19 T-9th Princeton Invitational 76 78 77 231 +15 T-20th Yale Fall Intercollegiate 81 81 78 240 +24 T-43rd Rutgers Women’s Invitational 86 80 - 166 +22 T-27th Spider Invitational 79 75 74 228 +12 5th Averages 80.20 78.00 75.75 234.26 +17.13 Fall Stroke Average 78.14

2010-11 Round 1 Average 80.20

2010-11 Round 2 Average 78.00

2010-11 Round 3 Average 75.75

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CHRISTINA CANTU FRESHMAN HOUSTON, TEXAS THE KINKAID SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL/PERSONAL:

Played as the number one in each of her four seasons at the Kincaid School...Served as a captain as a senior...Ranked 11th in Texas and 93rd nationally in the class of 2010...Named the 2008-09 Texas Junior Golf Tour Player of the Year...Earned All-Southern Preparatory Conference honors for finishing top 10 at the state tournament in each of her first three years...

The All-SPC champion as a sophomore and junior...Picked up a bevy of tournament wins in her career and earned full exemption in the American Junior Golf Association after placing second at the Randy Smith Classic at The Rawls Course with a 78-74-71-223.

2010 FALL SEASON

Tournament 1st Rd 2nd Rd 3rd Rd Overall Score Finish Bucknell Invitational 80 75 78 233 +23 T-15th Princeton Invitational 78 80 80 238 +22 T-35th Yale Fall Intercollegiate 80 78 75 233 +17 T-29th Averages 79.33 77.67 77.67 234.67 +20.67 Fall Stroke Average 78.22

2010-11 Round 1 Average 79.33

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2010-11 Round 2 Average 77.67

2010-11 Round 3 Average 77.67

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ERICA FITZPATRICK SENIOR SAN PEDRO, CALIF. SAN PEDRO HIGH SCHOOL/PERSONAL:

Three-year member of the track team at Seton Hall before joining the women’s golf program as a senior.

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NICOLE LONGOBARDO JUNIOR UPLAND, CALIF. UPLAND CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL/PERSONAL:

Played golf, softball, basketball and track and field at Upland Christian High School...Honor roll student who was a member of the Valedictorian Society and the Honors Society...

Winner of the CIF Student-Athlete Award and the Presidential Academic Award...Born June 29, 1990.

2010 FALL SEASON

Tournament 1st Rd 2nd Rd 3rd Rd Overall Score Finish Bucknell Invitational 118 110 103 331 +121 88th Princeton Invitational 108 98 99 305 +89 64th Yale Fall Intercollegiate 104 WD 101 WD WD WD Rutgers Women’s Invitational 99 99 - 198 +54 T-103rd Spider Invitational 114 - - WD WD WD Averages 108.60 102.33 101.00 314.17 +100.00 Fall Stroke Average 104.82

2010-11 Round 1 Average 108.60

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2010-11 Round 2 Average 102.33

2010-11 Round 3 Average 101.00

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SAMANTHA MASSEI FRESHMAN ALLEN, TEXAS ALLEN HIGH SCHOOL/PERSONAL:

Four-year standout at Allen High School, where she was elected captain as a senior...A First Team All-District selection and a regional qualifier in every year of her career...Led Allen to district championships in 2007, 2009 and 2010 to go along with a second place finish in 2008, as well as a third place trophy at the 2009 regional...Placed first individually in the Plantation Medalist Tournament while finishing as the runner-up in the Texas Legends Junior Tour Bruce Lietzke Invitational and the Texas Junior Golf Tour Bear Creek Championship...

Boasts a career tournament low round score of 72 at the 2009 Old Brickyard.

2010 FALL SEASON

Tournament 1st Rd 2nd Rd 3rd Rd Overall Score Finish Bucknell Invitational 82 85 84 251 +41 T-52nd Princeton Invitational 90 92 82 264 +48 60th Yale Fall Intercollegiate 79 87 86 252 +36 T-64th Rutgers Women’s Invitational 87 91 - 178 +34 T-64th Spider Invitational 88 88 88 264 +48 T-47th Averages 85.20 88.60 85.00 258.89 +44.33 Fall Stroke Average 86.36

2010-11 Round 1 Average 85.20

2010-11 Round 2 Average 88.60

2010-11 Round 3 Average 85.00

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HALEY VAN ES FRESHMAN GRANGER, IND. PENN HIGH SCHOOL/PERSONAL:

Joins her brother Colin, a member of the men's golf team, in South Orange...Spent her final two years at Penn High School, where she was a state finalist and Northern Indiana AllConference selection both seasons...Helped her team to a seventh place finish in the state as a junior and 11th place as a senior...A 3.2 handicap with a high school scoring average of 75.5...Collected several high school tournament victories to go along with numerous top-five and top-10 finishes in national events...Placed fifth in the Optimist International Tournament at PGA National.

2010 FALL SEASON

Tournament 1st Rd 2nd Rd 3rd Rd Overall Score Finish Bucknell Invitational 93 86 95 274 +64 74th Princeton Invitational 89 92 95 276 +60 T-62nd Yale Fall Intercollegiate 92 91 87 270 +54 72nd Rutgers Women’s Invitational 91 95 - 186 +42 T-91st Spider Invitational 85 91 92 268 +52 50th Averages 90.00 91.00 92.25 272.81 +58.24 Fall Stroke Average 91.00

2010-11 Round 1 Average 90.00

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2010-11 Round 2 Average 91.00

2010-11 Round 3 Average 92.25

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FALL RESULTS

TEAM BREAKDOWN

Tournament 1st Rd 2nd Rd 3rd Rd Overall Score Finish Bucknell Invitational 334 322 331 987 +147 10th Princeton Invitational 333 342 334 1009 +145 12th Yale Fall Intercollegiate 332 337 326 995 +131 13th Rutgers Women’s Invitational 363 365 728 +152 19th Spider Invitational 361 355 362 1078 +214 10th Averages 344.60 344.20 338.25 +168.95 Fall Stroke Average 342.64

TOP FINISHER BY TOURNAMENT Bucknell Invitational Princeton Invitational Yale Fall Intercollegiate Rutgers Women's Invitational Spider Invitational

TOP FIVE ROUNDS

Spider Invitational Yale Fall Intercollegiate Spider Invitational Bucknell Invitational Princeton Invitational

HOLES-IN-ONE

Bucknell Invitational

Hannah Basalone (+19) Hannah Basalone (+15) Christina Cantu (+17) Hannah Basalone (+22) Hannah Basalone (+12)

T-9th T-20th T-29th T-27th 5th

Hannah Basalone Christina Cantu Hannah Basalone Hannah Basalone Hannah Basalone

+2 (74) +3 (75) +3 (75) +4 (74) +4 (76)

Samantha Massei (6-iron) 16th hole, 140 yards

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WELcome to seton hall university

On our campus and within our classrooms we have built a home for the mind, the heart, and the spirit.

FOR THE MIND: We offer more than 60 majors and concentrations taught by 860 full-time faculty, in five undergraduate schools — with practical, real-world emphasis.

FOR THE HEART: We offer a compassionate, diverse and collaborative environment that focuses on academic and ethical development.

FOR THE SPIRIT: Our faith and spiritual commitments inspire faculty to educate student to become servant leaders in their personal and professional lives, in their community and in their global society.

In our valued-centered curricula, programs and extracurricular activities, we focus on academics and development of the individual. Our graduates continue to prove themselves as leaders in their professions and communities. Seton Hall gives you all the resources you would find in a large university. But with only 5,200 undergraduates and a 15:1student-faculty ratio, you get the personal attention of a small liberal arts college.

“Seton Hall is about caring and sharing – to pass a torch to students that is burning brighter than the one passed to us!”

- Tony Lovisck, Ph.D. Chair, Finance and Legal Studies Stillman School of Businees

Our focus is ethical leadership. Increasingly, using a strong moral compass to direct your lifestyle and work ethic is an important component in forging a successful career.

This is why we offer classes in ethics and, beyond that, education guided by Catholic ideals and universal values.

“Seton Hall provides a values-based education.

Service learning is an intrinsic element of this.

Value-neutral learning is like a ship at sea with no rudder.�

- Krystal Kramer International Relations Prescott, Arizona

We encourage ongoing, across-the-curriculum discussions on the ethics of business, medicine, teaching and other disciplines and urge you to use your personal morals and values in debating issues and making decisions.

Underscoring our national prominence in emphasizing service learning and nurturing the spirit, the John Templeton Foundation has named Seton Hall as one of the country’s leaders in developing the character of its students.

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Our faculty comprise of a distinguished group of scholars that have earned advanced degrees both in the U.S. and abroad. You will study alongside these learned men and women collaborating with them in developing new concepts and researching meaningful topics. And don’t think they won’t be involved in your academic careers — personal attention is at the heart of academic excellence.

“I give the highest importance to my contact with students … they are the school’s most important asset.”

- Ambassador S. Azmat Hassan (Ret.) Senior Faculty Associate Whitehead School of Diplomacy and International Relations

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165 The Hall’s campus expands dramatically when you include the surrounding areas. Hop the train to the next town west, Maplewood, for a slice of pizza, or two stops and you are in Milburn with great sushi restaurants or just a few more and you are in Summit where you can do shopping at clothing stores like Benetton or Roots, Inc. And don’t forget the Jersey Shore or skiing in Northern New Jersey in the winter.

“I love our proximity to New York. Our location just sweetened the deal for me.”

- Matt Steele

Political Science/Classical Studies/History Cincinnati, Ohio Combine a student-discounted New Jersey Transit ticket, with 30 minutes train-time, and you’re at Penn Station, Midtown Manhattan. From there, train, bus or walk to the neighborhood of your choice. Time Square’s Theater District: plays and musicals. Upper Fifth Avenue, dubbed Museum Mile; venerable institutions like the Metropolitan and the Guggenheim. Head Downtown and check out the financial district including the New York Stock Exchange. Besides the cultural and entertainment opportunities New York’s borough of Manhattan provides, many students take advantage of internships with museums, nonprofit and government agencies, law and accounting firms, television and print media — the list goes on and on.

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.

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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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P.J. Carlesimo

Robin Cunningham

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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Richard J. Regan

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.

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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.

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.

2010-11 SETON HALL MEN’S BASKETBALL

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.

INAUGURAL SEASON

FALL SCHEDULE

Bucknell Invitational Princeton Invitational Yale Invitational Rutgers Invitational Spider Invitational

SPRING SCHEDULE

C&F Bank Invitational Cincinnati Spring Invitational Hoya Invitational BIG EAST Championship

Sep. 11-12 Sep. 18-19 Sep. 25-26 Oct. 15-16 Nov. 1-2

Mar. 19-20 Mar. 25-27 Apr. 4-5 Apr. 17-19