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2013-14 Titan Basketball
Thank you for your interest in Westminster College and our men’s basketball team. I hope the information in the following pages is informational and educates you on the great tradition that is Westminster Basketball. For over 90 years our great basketball tradition has been built and held together by great student-athletes. As not only the coach of the Titans, but also as a former Titan player, I am more than interested in finding young men who want to be part of something bigger than themselves and build on our many successes. I want my players to work as a FAMILY, that’s the Titan tradition. Having a family atmosphere that includes alumni and past players coming to the games and being part of the program is important to me. The players, teams, and coaches in the following pages have not only had great success on the court as you will see but also off the court in the most important game that follows... LIFE. They came from many of the same schools, towns, and cities you live in now to learn the values of Westminster College and to become a TITAN! If you have more interest in Westminster College and our basketball program, please utilize the contact information, e-mails, and websites provided for your benefit.
Kevin Siroki
Westminster College Athletics Quick Facts Name of School:........................ Westminster College City/Zip:...........................New Wilmington, PA 16172 Founded:............................................................ 1852 Enrollment:........................................................ 1,470 Religious Affliation:..........Presbyterian Church (USA) Nickname:.........................................................Titans School Colors:....................................Blue and White Affiliation:.........................................NCAA Division III Conference:....................... Presidents’ Athletic (PAC) President:...............................Dr. Richard H. Dorman Athletics Director:....................................... Jim Dafler Assistant Athletics Director:.........Tammy Swearingen Athletics Department Phone:................724-946-7307
Sports Information
Sports Information Director:......... Nathaniel LaRiccia SID Office Phone:.................................724-946-6357 SID Email:......................... lariccnj@westminster.edu SID Fax:...............................................724-946-7187 Website:..................... www.westminster.edu/athletics SID Mailing Address:......... Box 28, 319 S. Market St.
2............. Roster 3............. Season Outlook 4-5.......... Meet the Team 6............. Community 7............. Coaching Staff 8-9.......... Team History 10-11....... Titan Tradition 12-14...... Athletics Facilities 15........... The PAC 16........... College Profile This publication is produced by the Westminster College Office of Communication Services. Editor: Nathan LaRiccia Editorial Assistants: Chelsea Galbraith Mike Annarella On the Cover: SR Anthony Thomas
Head Coach
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Men’s Basketball
Head Coach:........................................... Kevin Siroki. Year:................................................................. 2nd Record:.................................................7-18 (.280) Alma Mater:.............................. Westminster, 1993 Phone:..............................................724-946-6342. Email:........................... sirokikg@westminster.edu Assistant Coach:.......................................... Bob Kerr. Year:.................................................................. 9th. Phone:..................................................724-946-6163 Email:.............................. kerrrc@westminster.edu Assistant Coach:........................................... Jim Stitt. Year:.................................................................. 1st. Email:................................ stittjj@westminster.edu Home Gymnasium:..................Buzz Ridl Gymnasium Capacity:....................................................... 2,300
Support Staff
Athletic Trainer:.................................. Shaun Toomey Assistant Athletic Trainer:........................Misty Motter Training Room Phone:..........................724-946-7314 Equipment Manager:............................... Sam DiVitto Equipment Phone:................................724-946-6210
Photography: Dave Miller Westminster archives Baker Media Productions Sally Maxson PAC Sports Network Kait Roth Marty Santek Photography Westminster College does not discriminate, and will not tolerate discrimination, on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, or handicap or disability as those terms are defined under applicable law, in the administration of any of its educational programs, activities, or with respect to admissions and employment. In its employment practices, the College may consider the individual’s support of the philosophy and purposes of Westminster as stated in the Undergraduate Catalog. Otherwise, Westminster does not discriminate, and will not tolerate discrimination, on the basis of religion or creed. Inquiries may be directed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA 16172-0001, (724) 946-7247.
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2013-14 Roster Team Quick Facts
Overall 2012-13 Record:..... 7-18 PAC Record:........................ 3-13 PAC Finish:............................ 9th 2013-14 Player Splits Lettermen Returning/Lost:....... 5/9 Starters Returning/Lost:........ 2/4 2012-13 Results MOUNT UNION+.......... W, 67-58 MUSKINGUM+............. W, 78-60 at Pitt-Bradford.............. L, 66-64 at Wash. & Jeff.*............ L, 92-87 at Saint Vincent* ........... L, 72-55 THIEL* .......................... L, 75-60 LA ROCHE .................. W, 75-73 at Hiram ........................ L, 81-62 PENN STATE-DUBOIS . ... W, 79-67 at LaGrange (Ga.)!...... L, 101-79 at Connecticut State!..... L, 79-69 BETHANY* ................... L, 76-51 at Waynesburg* ............ L, 74-61 at Thomas More* .......... L, 71-48 GENEVA* .................... W, 78-68 GROVE CITY* ............... L,78-70 WASH. & JEFF.* . ........ W, 86-79 at Thiel* ........................ L, 66-62 SAINT VINCENT* . ....... L, 82-70 at Bethany* ................... L, 79-69 THOMAS MORE* ......... L, 83-77 WAYNESBURG* ......... W, 69-66 at Grove City* ............... L, 76-45 at Geneva* ................... L, 84-80 at Waynesburg**............ L, 74-57 * PAC game + Buzz Ridl Classic hosted by Westminster ** PAC Tournament Play-In Game ! Tampa Prep Classic
2013-14 Stats ...
Season statistics and game box scores are available online at westminster.edu/athletics by clicking on the link for “Statistics” on the left column of each team’s home page.
2013-14 Westminster Men’s Basketball Roster # Name 1 Anthony Thomas 2 Nate Herrmann 4 John Arcuri 5 Charlie Wallander 10 Mike Matisi 12 Evan Harville 14 Cameron Pozsgai 20 Matt Getsy 22 Matt Lawrence 23 Garrett Ashbaugh 32 Paul Carswell 33 Jason Pilarski 42 Coty Gander 44 Steve Cress
Pos. G G G G/F PG PG G G/F F G G/F G F F
Ht. 6-0 6-3 6-0 6-4 5-10 6-0 6-3 6-4 6-5 5-11 6-3 6-1 6-4 6-5
Yr. Sr. Jr. Fr. So. Jr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Sr.
Hometown/High School New Castle, PA / Union Avon, CT / Seneca Valley Oakmont, PA / Saint Joseph Pittsburgh, PA / Baldwin Lowellville, OH / Lowellville Charlotte, NC / Cheshire Academy Windham, OH / Windham Mars, PA / Mars Avon, OH / Avon Mars, PA / Mars Painesville, OH / Notre Dame Cathedral Latin Pittsburgh, PA / Brentwood Jackson Center, PA / Lakeview Mars, PA / Mars
Head Coach: Kevin Siroki (2nd year) Assistant Coaches: Bob Kerr (9th year), Jim Stitt (1st year)
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The 2013-14 Westminster College men’s basketball team returns five lettermen from last season, including senior and three-year starter, Anthony Thomas. Thomas was an All-PAC Honorable Mention honoree last season, averaging 14.6 points per game which stood sixth in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC). Thomas also ranked first in the PAC averaging 4.0 assists per game and first in assist/turnover ratio (1.7). He enters his senior season with 950 career points and 265 assists. “I expect Anthony to be a great leader,” said second year head coach Kevin Siroki. “He has worked hard all off season and I know he is ready to lead our team this year to new heights. His leadership will be a big key to our season.”
2013-14 Schedule Nov. 15 Nov. 16 Nov. 20 Nov. 23 Nov. 30 Dec. 4 Dec. 7 Dec. 16 Dec. 21 Jan. 3 Jan. 6 Jan. 8 Jan. 11 Jan. 15 Jan. 18 Jan. 20 Jan. 22 Jan. 25 Jan. 29 Feb. 1 Feb. 5 Feb. 12 Feb. 15 Feb. 19 Feb. 22
CATHOLIC....................... 8:00 PM LYNCHBURG................... 4:00 PM PITT-BRADFORD ........... 7:00 PM at Youngstown State.......11:00 AM PSU-BEHREND .............. 2:00 PM WASH. & JEFF.*.............. 8:00 PM SAINT VINCENT*............ 4:00 PM HIRAM.............................. 7:00 PM PSU-ALTOONA................ 1:00 PM at Mount Union . .............. 7:00 PM at LaRoche....................... 7:00 PM at Bethany*...................... 8:00 PM WAYNESBURG*.............. 4:00 PM THOMAS MORE*............. 8:00 PM at Geneva*....................... 7:30 PM at Thiel*............................ 7:00 PM at Grove City*................... 8:00 PM at Wash. & Jeff.*.............. 3:00 PM THIEL*.............................. 8:00 PM at Saint Vincent*............... 6:00 PM BETHANY*....................... 8:00 PM at Thomas More*.............. 7:30 PM at Waynesburg*................ 3:30 PM GROVE CITY*.................. 8:00 PM GENEVA*......................... 4:00 PM
* Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) game Home games in ALL CAPS
Season Outlook
Sophomore Paul Carswell, who had an impressive season as a freshman, joins Thomas as the only returning starters. Carswell played in all 25 games, while starting in 12. He stood fourth on the team in rebounds and points, averaging 5.6 and 8.8, respectively. Although there are key players lost from last year due to graduation, there are many that Siroki is hoping to see step up as they get more playing time this season. Senior Nate Herrmann will be pushing for playing time, along with juniors Evan Harville and Mike Matisi. “Nate will give us much needed perimeter shooting this year,” said Siroki. “Also, Evan and Mike, will give us depth at the guard positions. I’m looking forward to seeing all of these players contribute this year.” The Titans will look to their nine newcomers to step up and make an immediate impact this season, including senior Steve Cress who returns to the court after battling cancer last year. Cress, now cancer free, will be able to return for the Spring semester. “We have a lot of guys that can play multiple positions that we believe will cause some matchup problems for teams,” Siroki added. “With that being said, our players have taken our team motto “FAMILY” to heart. That alone, I believe, will make a huge difference in the PAC standings for us this year.”
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Returners
Anthony Thomas
#1 | Guard Senior | 6-0 New Castle, Pa. Union H.S. Communication Studies • 3 letters, 3-year starter • 18 games with 10+ points, 5 games with 20+ (‘12-’13)
• All-PAC honorable mention (2011, 2013) • Member of PAC champion track and field team
Nate Herrmann
#2 | Guard Senior | 6-3 Avon, Conn. Seneca Valley H.S. Business Administration • 1 letter, 2nd year on the team • Appeared in 17 games in 2012-2013 season • Played career-high 12 min vs. Penn-State Dubois (12/22/12)
Evan Harville
Sophomore Paul Carswell
#12 | Guard Junior | 6-0 Charlotte, N.C. Cheshire Academy English • 1 letter • Appeared in 9 games in 2012-2013 • Recorded 3 rebounds at PSU – GA (02/13/12)
Paul Carswell
#32 | Guard/Forward Sophomore | 6-3 Painesville, Ohio
Notre Dame Cathedral Latin
Business Administration • • • •
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1 letter, 2nd year on the team Started 12 of his 25 game appearances in 2012-13 11 games with 10+ points, 1 game with 20+ points Career 12 rebounds vs. Waynesburg (01/05/13)
Thomas’ Career Statistics Year G-S FG-3-FT A B S Reb/Avg Pts/Avg 2010-11 24-24 101-30-33 111 3 30 82/3.4 265/11.0 2011-12 24-22 122-34-41 54 2 15 63/2.6 319/13.3 2012-13 25-25 131-18-86 100 6 27 77/3.1 366/14.6 Totals 73-71 354-82-160 265 11 72 222/3.0 950/13.0
Thomas’s Game Highs Points.....................27 twice, last vs. Waynes. (2/20/12) Rebounds..............10 at Grove City (2/19/11) Assists...................7 4 times, last vs. Geneva (2/16/11) Steals.....................4 vs. Geneva (2/16/11) 3-Pointers..............5 (5-11) vs. Mount Union (11/19/10) FT% (5 atts.)...........100% 6-6 vs. Pitt-Greensburg (12/29/10) FG% (5 atts.).........67% twice, last 8-12 vs. TMC (2/8/12)
Steve Cress
#44 | Forward Senior | 6-5 Mars, Pa. Mars H.S. Finance • 2-year letter-winner • Played at Edinboro in 2008-09 and first semester of 2009-10
Mike Matisi
#10 | Guard Junior | 5-10 Lowellville, Ohio Lowellville H.S.
Early Childhood/Special Edu.
• 1 letter • Appeared in 17 games in 2012-2013 • Game highs: Points-2 (twice), Rebounds-2 (3x), Assists-3, Steals-1 (5x) Carswell’s Career Statistics at Westminster Year G-S FG-3-FT A B S Reb/Avg Pts/Avg 2012-13 25-12 62-16-81 15 8 16 139/5.6 221/8.8 Totals 25-12 62-16-81 15 8 16 139/5.6 221/8.8
Carswell’s Game Highs Points.....................20 at Saint Vincent (12/1/12) Rebounds..............12 at Waynesburg (1/5/13) Assists...................2 3 times, last vs. Waynesburg (2/9/13) Steals.....................3 vs. LaGrange (12/29/12) 3-Pointers..............2 (3-6) vs. Waynesburg (2/9/13) FT% (5 atts.)...........83.3% 5-6 vs. La Roche (12/17/12) FG% (5 atts.).........71.4% 5-7 vs. Thiel (12/5/12)
Newcomers
John Arcuri
Garrett Ashbaugh
Coty Gander
Matt Getsy
Matt Lawrence
Jason Pilarski
#4 | Guard Freshman | 6-0 Oakmont, Pa. Saint Joseph H.S. Business Administration
#42 | Forward Freshman | 6-4 Jackson Center, Pa. Lakeview H.S. Criminal Justice Studies
#22 | Forward Freshman | 6-5 Avon, Ohio Avon H.S. Criminal Justice Studies
Cameron Pozsgai
#14 | Guard Freshman | 6-3 Windham, Ohio Windham H.S. Business Administration
#23 | Guard Freshman | 5-11 Mars, Pa. Mars H.S. Financial Economics
#20 | Guard/Forward Freshman | 6-4 Mars, Pa. Mars H.S. Physics
#12 | Guard Junior | 6-0 Charlotte, N.C. Cheshire Academy English
Junior Mike Matisi
Charlie Wallander
#5 | Guard/Forward Sophomore | 6-4 Pittsburgh, Pa. Baldwin H.S. Financial Economics
Online Bios ...
Player bios online feature a link to their career stats and a news feed that displays all news releases and blog entries about the player. Visit the team pages online at westminster.edu/athletics, click on the “Roster” link and then click on a player’s name to access his bio.
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Titans in the Community Serving Others ...
Westminster players serve others as they annually contribute to the Coaches vs. Cancer 3-point attack while also supporting food drives, giving holiday gifts to underprivileged kids in the community, hosting occasional free clinics, and volunteering at the Salvation Army, Special Olympics, and at local nursing homes and schools.
Salvation Army
Reading at Mineral Ridge Elementary School.
Special Olympics
Honorary Captains ...
The Titans get the alumni involved by recognizing an honorary captain for selective home games. This is important to the team’s “FAMILY” atmosphere.
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Coaching Staff
Kevin Siroki
Head Coach 724-946-6342 sirokikg@westminster.edu Career Record:.......................... 7-18 Year:....................................... 2nd Record at WC:........................... 7-18 Year:....................................... 2nd Alma Mater:.................. Westminster Year:..................................... 1993
Kevin Siroki (‘93) enters his second season as the head coach of the Titan men’s basketball team in the 2013-14 season. Siroki previously was the athletic director and the head men’s basketball coach at Galen University in Belize, Central America. Siroki, the team MVP as a senior and three-time letterwinner at point guard for the Titans in 1990-93, guided Westminster to a 78-29 record during his four years as an undergraduate. Siroki has earned multiple championships and awards in professional international basketball, as a player and as a coach, over the past 10 years. Siroki also has coaching experience as the assistant men’s basketball coach at Tiffin University (00-01) and Westminster (1998-2000). Siroki has coached Doug Smith ‘13, who finished his career at Westminster with 1,068 points, good for 31st on the school’s all-time scoring list, along with two All-Presidents’ Athletic Conference honorees.
The Siroki File -Enters second year as the Titans Head Coach -1993 Westminster Graduate -3 time letterwinner for the Titans -Team MVP in 1993 -Led his 1990-93 teams to a 78-29 record as a player -Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Westminster 1998-2000 -Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Tiffin University 2000-2001 -Prior to becoming the WC Head Coach was Athletic Director and Head Basketball Coach at Galen University in Belize, Central America -Head Coach of the Belize National Basketball Team from 2001-10
Coach Siroki and the 2013-14 seniors.
Bob Kerr
Assistant Coach kerrrc@westminster.edu 724-946-6163
Jim Stitt
Assistant Coach stittjj@westminster.edu
Bob Kerr enters his ninth season as assistant coach for the Westminster men’s basketball team in 2013-14. Kerr is a former high school basketball coach in the area who is a native of New Castle. Kerr came to Westminster after serving as head boys basketball coach and assistant athletic director/facilities director at Ellwood City Lincoln High School from 2001-04. Prior to that, he was an assistant boys basketball coach and assistant athletic director/facilities director at New Castle High School from 1994-2001. A 1994 graduate of Slippery Rock University majoring in sports management with a minor in public relations, Kerr also worked for the NFL’s Los Angeles Raiders from 1991-93. Jim Stitt is entering his first season as assistant coach for the Westminster men’s basketball team in 2013-14. Prior to his arrival at Westminster, Stitt served as varsity assistant coach and program coordinator at Howland Local School District from 1986-1993. Sitt then became the varsity assistant coach at Warren City Schools from 19941999. Currently, Stitt is assistant and elementary principal for the Boardman Local School District. Stiit earned his bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Youngstown State University in 1994. He also received a master’s degree in administration from Ashland University in 1999.
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Team History By the Numbers
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National Tournament Appearances • • •
11 (NAIA) 1 (NCAA, 2007) 1 (NIT, 1941)
21 23 78 15
Conference / District Championships
Seasons with 20+ Wins
Winning Seasons (out of 108)
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All-Americans
Phil Rice - 1932 Bud Brownlee - 1933 Wes Bennett - 1935, ’36 Jim Riley - 1955, ’56, ’57 Chuck Davis - 1960 Ron Galbreath - 1961, ’62 Warren Sallade - 1962, ’63 Lou Skurcenski - 1964 Bob Oravetz - 1965 John Fontanella - 1967 Mike Drespling - 1968 Russ Boston - 1969 Tim Glass - 1979 Rich Kunselman - 1987 Jim Delsandro - 1996, ’97
More Records ...
A complete record book with more categories is online at westminster.edu/athletics by clicking on the link for “Men’s Basketball” then “Record Book” on the left column.
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estminster College began playing basketball in 1897, but managed only a 109-135 record until John Lawther took over in 1926 and began to lay the groundwork for more than six decades of winning hoops. Lawther coached through the 1935-36 season, stepping down from the helm with a career record of 164-44, including a 37-33 win over St. John’s in the first collegiate doubleheader played at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 29, 1934. George Roark then stepped in for a season and led the TiBuzz Ridl, Stan Wasik, Joe Spak, Lee Fox and Dale Dunmire made up the starting tans to a 14-7 campaign before five that led Westminster to a 20-2 record and its only appearance in the NIT. the next great Westminster mentor, Grover Washabaugh, signed on for a 19-season stint. Under his guidance, Titan basketball continued to flourish, compiling a 297-129 record. The team even earned an invitation to the NIT in 1941, where it put up quite a scrap before succumbing to Clair Bee’s Long Island University team, 48-36. The captain of that NIT team, C.G. “Buzz” Ridl, succeeded Washabaugh as coach in 1956 and, like his two predecessors, kept Titan basketball near the top of the small-college heap. Ridl’s Titans posted a 216-91 record, advancing twice to the NAIA championship game, and twice to the semifinals. Overall, Ridl, who was selected as one of five coaches on the NAIA Golden Anniversary All-Star basketball team in 1986, took his team to the national tournament six times. And, in 1962, Ridl saw his Titans honored by both wire services as the nation’s top small-college basketball team. In 1968, however, Ridl moved on to the University of Pittsburgh and a two-time All-American from Ridl’s ‘62 squad, C. Ronald Galbreath, took over the reins. Initially, Galbreath coached for only one season before moving on to Clarion for five years, but he returned again in 1974. In the 1996-97 season, Galbreath posted his 500th career victory, becoming just the 36th active coach at that time at any level to reach that mark. Counting his five seasons at Clarion, he concluded his Titan men’s basketball coaching career with 523 career wins, and is the all-time leader in wins at Westminster with 448. When Westminster left the NAIA in 1998 the Titans were the all-time winningest basketball program in the NAIA with All-American Chuck Davis (right) steals the ball 1,299 wins. Now, in NCAA Division III the Titans expect to confrom Pitt’s two-time All-American Don Hennon in tinue to record victories to remain one of the winningest college the Titans’ 76-66 win over the Panthers in 1958. basketball programs in any division or at any level in the nation.
Career Records Career Points
Points G 1. Craig Hannon (2004-08)............ 1,717............106 2. Mike Douds (1987-91)............... 1,629............103 3. Jim Riley (1953-57)................... 1,619..............92 4. Ron Galbreath (1958-62).......... 1,586............110 5. Henry Klinar (1997-2001).......... 1,581............103 6. Rich Kunselman (1983-87)........ 1,574............108 7. Mark DeMonaco (2003-06)....... 1,550..............81 8. Craig Randall (1980-84)............ 1,503..............89 9. Dave Rankin (1955-59)............. 1,439..............98 10. Chuck Davis (1956-60)............ 1,408..............85
Career Rebounds
Rebs. G 1. Rich Kunselman (1983-87)............. 1,034........... 108 2. Lou Skurcenski (1960-64).............. 958.............. 100 3. Mike Douds (1987-91).................... 881.............. 103 4. Dave Sudzina (1975-79)................ 699................ 92 5. Henry Klinar (1997-2001)............... 679.............. 103
Career Assists
Asts. G 1. Jim Delsandro (1993-1997)............ 647.............. 104 2. Joe Lafko (1984-88)....................... 424.............. 105 3. Mark DeMonaco (2003-06)............ 365................ 81 4. Gordy Opitz (1976-79).................... 341................ 63 5. Jerry Woods (1979-83)................... 315................ 93
Team History
Westminster Men’s Basketball Yearly Records
1898.................................. 4-2 1899.................................. 1-5 1900.................................. 4-4 1901.................................. 2-5 1902.................................. 3-5 1903.................................. 6-5 1904.................................. 2-4 1905.................................. 6-5 1906................................ 12-2 1907.................................. 7-1 1908................................ 6-10 1909.................................. 4-6 1910-16............... No program 1917.................................. 2-4 1918.................................. 8-6 1919.................................. 6-7 1920.................................. 6-8 1921................................ 2-14 1922................................ 7-13 1923................................ 10-8 1924.................................. 9-8 1925................................ 7-10 1926................................ 2-11 1927................................ 12-5 1928................................ 17-3 1929 *.............................. 15-2 1930 *.............................. 19-2
1931 *.............................. 13-1 1932 *.............................. 19-2 1933 ............................... 19-6 1934 *.............................. 22-4 1935 *.............................. 19-3 1936 *.............................. 20-6 1937................................ 14-7 1938................................ 15-5 1939................................ 15-6 1940................................ 11-7 1941 * (NIT) .................... 20-2 1942................................ 16-5 1943................................ 12-7 1944................................ 11-8 1945 *.............................. 14-5 1946................................ 16-5 1947................................ 21-4 1948................................ 15-9 1949................................ 15-8 1950 * (NAIA).................. 25-4 1951 * (NAIA).................. 22-6 1952................................ 15-7 1953.............................. 10-13 1954................................ 17-6 1955.............................. 14-11 1956.............................. 13-11 1957.............................. 11-11
National Tournament Appearances in Parenthesis National Invitational Tournament (NIT) National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III
Craig Hannon
1958.............................. 13-12 1959 * (NAIA).................. 19-8 1960 * (NAIA).................. 24-3 1961 * (NAIA).................. 23-5 1962 * (NAIA).................. 26-3 1963................................ 15-7 1964................................ 17-7 1965................................ 14-9 1966.............................. 10-12 1967 * (NAIA).................. 22-6 1968 * (NAIA).................. 22-8 1969................................ 20-6 1970.............................. 14-10 1971.............................. 13-10 1972.............................. 12-10 1973................................ 13-8 1974................................ 7-14 1975................................ 8-14 1976.............................. 11-11 1977................................ 15-6 1978................................ 20-4 1979................................ 22-4 1980.............................. 13-11 1981.............................. 12-12 1982 * (NAIA).................. 21-7 1983.............................. 16-10 1984.............................. 17-11 1985.............................. 15-12
1986................................ 19-9 1987................................ 21-4 1988................................ 21-5 1989................................ 20-6 1990................................ 21-7 1991................................ 16-9 1992................................ 21-7 1993.............................. 17-12 1994 * (NAIA).................. 25-3 1995................................ 19-9 1996 * (NAIA).................. 21-8 1997................................ 20-8 1998.............................. 17-10 1999.............................. 11-15 2000.............................. 11-15 2001................................ 19-6 2002.............................. 10-15 2003.............................. 11-16 2004 *............................ 15-13 2005.............................. 15-11 2006.............................. 11-16 2007 (NCAA)................... 18-9 2008................................ 7-19 2009.............................. 10-17 2010................................ 7-19 2011................................. 7-19 2012................................ 6-20 2013................................ 7-18 Total..............1,490-889 (.626)
* Conference / District Champion (In seasons with conference/district tournaments, only tournament champion recognized as champion above.)
Rich Kunselman
Jim DelSandro
Season and Game Records Season Points
Pts. G 1. Tim Glass (1979)....................... 625........25 1. John Fontanella (1967)............. 625........28 3. Ron Galbreath (1961)................ 607........28 4. Craig Randall (1984)................. 576........28 5. Chuck Davis (1960)................... 570........27
Season Rebounds
Rebs. G 1. Greg Foster (2003)..................294..........27 2. Lou Skurcenski (1962)............289..........29 3. Ryne Murray (2009)................282..........27 4. Rich Kunselman (1985)...........287..........27 5. Lou Skurcenski (1964)............268..........24
Points in a Game Rebounds in a Game 1. John Fontanella....51 vs. Grove City in 1966 2. Mark DeMonaco..........47 vs. Case in 2004 3. Craig Hannon.............. 45 vs. Thiel in 2006 3. John Fontanella....45 vs. Waynesburg in 1967
1. Greg Foster....24 at Pitt-Greensburg in 2003 2. Bob Oravetz......23 at Waynesburg in 1964 3. Ryne Murray.........22 at Grove City in 2009 3. Bob Oravetz.........22 at Grove City in 1964
Season Assists
Asts. G 1. Gordy Opitz (1979)...................201.........26 2. Jim DelSandro (1996)..............199.........28 3. Jim DelSandro (1997)..............188.........28 4. Greg Rosatelli (2007)...............150.........27 5. Jim DelSandro (1994)..............148.........28
Assists in a Game
1. George Kachulis.... 17 vs. Waynesburg in 1980 2. Jim DelSandro......... 14 at Daemen in 1996 2. George Kachulis.... 14 vs. Mercyhurst in 1981
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Titan Tradition By the Numbers
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Academic All-Americans • 9 football • 3 track & field • 2 men’s basketball • 2 women’s soccer • 2 softball • 2 swimming & diving • 2 men’s tennis • 1 baseball • 1 women’s basketball • 1 men’s soccer
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All-Americans • 49 swimming & diving • 42 football • 15 men’s basketball • 3 baseball • 7 track & field • 1 volleyball
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Titans in the College Football Hall of Fame • Harold Burry, Coach • Joe Fusco, Coach • Harold Davis, QB • Joe Micchia, QB • Larry Pugh, G/LB
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National Champion
National Champion National Champion Swimmers Swimmers Swimmers • Myron Luthringer, 1981 MyronZukowski, Luthringer, 1981 • • • Myron Luthringer, 1981 Kristin 1991 Kristin Zukowski, 1991 • Drew Zukowski, Dugan, 19941991 • • Kristin Dave Gesacion, 2000 Drew Dugan, 1994 1994 • • •Drew Dugan, Dave Gesacion, Gesacion, 2000 2000 • • Dave 10
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estminster College has a proud athletics heritage that is steeped with a tradition of winning. Although the College was founded in 1852, varsity athletics at Westminster did not become prevalent until 1884. Beginning in 1926, the sports teams at Westminster became known as the “Titans,” after a The Original “Towering Titans” of 1926-27 sportswriter for the student newspaper, The Holcad, nicknamed the resurgent basketball team the “Towering Titans” because of younger, taller men that made up the starting lineup. The athletics program at Westminster became best known for the success of its football and men’s basketball teams. The Titan football team won six NAIA National Championships from 1970-94 and 71% (398-157-10) of its games since 1952. The men’s basketball team, honored by the Associated Press as the nation’s top small college team in 1962, was the all-time winningest NAIA team before Westminster joined the NCAA in 1998.
Left to right: Kristin Zukowski, the 1991 NAIA champion in the 100-yard butterfly; Phil Rice, Westminster’s first-ever All-American in 1932; Harold Davis, a College Football Hall of Fame inductee in 2004 who was the football team’s only three-time, first-team All-American from 1954-56.
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here are currently 20 varsity sports teams at Westminster that compete in Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) and NCAA Division III. In the last nine years, 11 Westminster teams have either qualified for the NCAA Tournament or sent athletes to the NCAA Championship meet. Westminster joined the NCAA Division III and the PAC in 2000-01 and became eligible for championships and awards in 2002-03.
Titan Tradition the Numbers ByBy the Numbers (since (since 2002-03) 2002-03)
32 37 Nine-time All-American Swimmer Caitlin Lehberger ’12
Appearances by teams in NCAA Championships • 7 women’s swimming • 6 men’s swimming • 6 women’s track & field • 5 women’s soccer • 3 men’s soccer • 3 men’s track & field • 2 women’s basketball • 2 volleyball • 1 baseball • 1 men’s basketball • 1 men’s golf • 1 men’s soccer
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PAC Team Championships • 6 men’s swimming • 5 women’s soccer • 4 women’s swimming • 4 women’s track & field • 3 men’s golf • 3 men’s soccer • 3 men’s track & field • 3 volleyball • 2 baseball • 2 women’s golf • 1 men’s basketball • 1 women’s basketball • 1 softball • 1 women’s tennis
Two-time All-American Thrower Ryan Bell ’12
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PAC All-Sports Trophies • 7 for women’s sports • 2 for men’s sports
In 2008, Westminster baseball player Brandon Drespling became the first Titan since 1972 to sign with a Major League organization when the Milwaukee Brewers signed him as a free agent. westminster.edu/athletics 11
Athletics Facilities
In this wide-angle view of Westminster’s athletics facilities, you can see, from left to right, the field house, natatorium, football stadium and track, and the baseball field in the foreground. The softball field and starting line for the cross country course is located slightly to the left of this view and the tennis courts and soccer fields are located just to the right of this view.
Amenities Memorial Field House • Eight Locker Rooms • Hospitality Room • “Smart” Classrooms • Large Lobby Area • Fitness Center • Training Room Buzz Ridl Gymnasium • Two Full-Sized Courts • Auxilliary Gym • Seating for 2,300 Natatorium • 45’x75’ Swimming Area • Six 7-foot Lanes • Balcony Seating for 300 Old 77 • Historic Home of Titan Basketball Until 1951 • Renovated in 2003 • Practice Gymnasium • Indoor Running Track • Fitness Center • Dance Studio Harold Burry Stadium • Renovated in 2008, ’01 • All-Weather Track • FieldTurf, Lighting • Seating for 3,000 • Two-Level Press Box • Plaza, Concession Area
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estminster student-athletes enjoy access to outstanding athletics facilities on campus. With the exception of the golf teams, all of the Titans compete and practice on campus in one centralized location. Each team has access to its own locker room in the Memorial Field House, which is also a short walking distance to all venues.
Buzz Ridl Gymnasium
Dr. Richard H. Dorman Towering Titan Organization College President
Dr. Richard H. Dorman took office as the 14th President of Westminster College in 2008. President Dorman previously served as vice president for institutional advancement at Otterbein College since 1996. He served as assistant vice president for development (1994-96) and director of health sciences development at the University of Louisville (1990-94) following four years as an executive with the Penn State Alumni Association. A 1975 graduate of Susquehanna University, Dorman earned his master’s and his doctorate from Penn State University.
Jim Dafler
Director of Athletics Jim Dafler enters his 15th year as director of athletics at Westminster College in 2013-14. Dafler was selected as the chairman of the NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball Committee for the 2008-09 season, the final year of a four-year term as a committee member. Dafler was Westminster’s head men’s basketball coach from 1998-2003 after spending nine years as an assistant coach. He was also the Titans’ track and field coach for nine years. A 1971 graduate of Capital University, Dafler earned his master’s from Ohio University.
Providing support for Westminster’s athletic programs is the Towering Titan Organization (TTO), formed in 1976 around a core of devoted, loyal and intensely interested alumni, parents and friends. The organization purposes itself to help maintain, improve and endow Westminster College’s athletic programs. Over $3 million in gifts have been contributed to the Towering Titan Fund since its inception. The annual income is distributed in this manner: 90 percent of all donations go directly to the sport(s) chosen (donations can be designated to a specific sport for men or women), with 10 percent going towards the operation and promotion of the fund. All 20 varsity sports for men and women benefit from the fund. A minimum gift of $30 qualifies a donor for membership. Members receive a membership card and decal, issues of the Towering Titan Newsletter and invitations to social events such as golf outings each July, and recognition dinners and ceremonies that are scheduled periodically. Qualifying gifts are also recognized through membership in Westminster’s Giving Clubs. For more information or to join the Towering Titans, contact Westminster Director of Athletics Jim Dafler at (724) 946-7313. President: Jack Marshall ’67 Vice President: Richard Mills ’76 Secretary: Henry Klinar ’01
Committee Members: Janie Cebula Hale ’97 Jodi Chmielewski ’98 Joe Fusco ’60 David Gooch ’75 Bill Hazen ’65 Peter Horne ’76 Nanci Kleese Hosick ’95
Bob Latta Lou Perrotta ’94 Robert Power Jr. ’70 Rick Reiber ’74 David Richards ’84 Brenda Rodgers Briggs ’86
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Athletics Facilities
Fitness Center Amenities • Two fitness centers on campus: one in Memorial Field House and the Marge Walker Center in Old 77 • Two spacious rooms in Field House fitness center for free weights (top left) and machines (middle right) • Six Legend Fitness Multi-Purpose Stations allowing larger teams to rotate quickly through workouts • $30,000 equipment upgrade completed for 2010 • Marge Walker Center (middle left) includes Stairmasters, treadmills, rowers, bikes, elliptical machines, and Arc Trainers • Accommodating hours: open most days as late as 9:30 p.m. and as early as 6:30 a.m.
Training Room Amenities Westminster varsity athletes have access to care and facilities that rival those of much larger institutions. • Four full-time ATC-certified athletic trainers on staff, including Head Athletic Trainer Shaun Toomey, who joined Westminster in 1987 after working for the Buffalo Bills and Central Michigan University • College also has two team physicians, an orthopaedic and orthopaedic surgical consultant • Varsity athletes have access to training room and supervised care daily from 9 a.m. until all practices and competition are completed • Therapeutic laser, electrical muscle stimulation and ultrasound modalities • Two whirlpool/cold immersion tanks • Impact concussion assessment computer software • For more information click on the “Sports Medicine” link online at westminster.edu/athletics.
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ounded in 1955, the Presidents’ Athletic Conference continues its mission of promoting intercollegiate athletics and the pursuit of academic excellence. Consisting of 10 select private institutions in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Kentucky, the PAC remains a unique organization in this day of high pressure intercollegiate athletics. With academics at the center of each member’s philosophy, the PAC is built on the principle that an athletic program is a part of college life, but not an entity in itself. The PAC annually crowns champions in 19 sports (10 men, nine women).
Titans in the PAC Since 2002-03
2012-13 PAC Men’s Basketball Standings
Saint Vincent Thomas More Bethany Thiel Grove City W&J Waynesburg Geneva Westminster
PAC Overall 15-1 23-6 14-2 23-5 10-6 16-11 10-6 14-10 6-10 10-16 6-10 9-18 4-12 10-17 4-12 5-21 3-13 7-18
• 38 Team Championships • 9 All-Sports Trophies • 7 Team Sportsmanship Awards (since 2008-09)
Women’s Standings* 1. Grove City - 67.5 2. Westminster - 63.5 3. Wash. & Jeff. - 61 4. Thomas More - 49 5. Waynesburg - 45 6. Geneva - 44.5 7. Saint Vincent - 42.5 8. Thiel - 38 9. Bethany - 33.5 10. Chatham - 18.5
2011-12 Women’s Champions Basketball - Thomas More Cross Country - Grove City Golf - Grove City Soccer - Thomas More Softball - Thomas More Swimming/Diving - Grove City Tennis - Westminster, Saint Vincent Track & Field - Waynesburg Volleyball - Thomas More
• 21 Player of the Year/ Most Valuable Performer Awards • 39 Coach of Year Awards
2012-13 All-PAC Sports Trophy Standings
Men’s Standings* 1. Wash. & Jeff. - 66 2. Grove City - 56 3. Saint Vincent - 53 4. Thomas More - 49.5 5. Waynesburg - 49 6. Thiel - 45.5 7. Westminsterv- 41.5 8. Bethany - 30.5 9. Geneva - 26
2011-12 Men’s Champions Baseball - Wash. & Jeff. Basketball - Saint Vincent Cross Country - Saint Vincent Football - Wash. & Jeff., Waynesburg Golf - Saint Vincent Soccer - Thomas More Swimming/Diving - Westminster Tennis - Grove City Track & Field - Westminster Wrestling - Waynesburg
• 877 PAC Academic Honor Roll Selections (36.9 per semester with 3.6+ GPAs)
On the Web...
Visit pacathletics.org
*PAC All-Sports Trophy Standings determined by points system awarded to schools’ order of finish in each sports standings.
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Westminster College About Westminster College … Founded in 1852 and related to the Presbyterian
Church (U.S.A.), Westminster College ranks first in the nation as “Best College for Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math,” according to Forbes.com. Westminster, a top-tier liberal arts college, ranks third in graduation rate performance, according to U.S. News Best Colleges guide. Westminster ranked 6th among liberal arts colleges in social mobility, according to the Washington Monthly College Guide, and is one of the most affordable national liberal arts colleges in Pennsylvania. Westminster is also honored as one of “The Best 376 Colleges” by The Princeton Review, and is named to the President’s Honor Roll for excellence in service learning. Nearly 1,600 undergraduate and graduate students benefit from individualized attention from dedicated faculty while choosing from 42 majors and nearly 100 organizations on the New Wilmington, Pa., campus.
• Westminster is small by choice. Undergraduate enrollment: 1,470 (41% men, 59% women) • The demand for a Westminster education has never been higher. Applications: Westminster received nearly 4,000 applications for admission for the class of 2015. The prospective students had 3.5 high school grade point average and a nearly 1100 SAT (about 100 points above the national average). • Westminster students receive personal attention they deserve. 12:1 Student to Faculty ratio: 104 full-time faculty focus on educating students (90% of faculty have doctorate or equivalent). That’s one of the reasons Westminster is a national leader in graduation rate performance. • Great teaching combined with great learning leads to endless opportunities. Majors: Westminster students can choose from 42 majors and 10 pre-professional programs. Double majors, minors and individual interdisciplinary programs are also possible. • Westminster graduates are in demand. Placement Rate: The Westminster Career Center works with students during their four years on campus and helps Westminster graduates embark on satisfying careers. The liberal arts prepare students for life … another reason why 96% of Westminster graduates are employed or attending graduate school within six months of graduation. • Westminster for life. Alumni: Over 18,000 Westminster alumni provide a Titan network of support throughout the world. Welcome to the Westminster family. 16
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Contact the Admissions Office to learn more about one Programs of Study of the nation’s best liberal arts colleges.
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Location: New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, 60 miles north of Pittsburgh, 90 miles south of Erie, 90 miles southeast of Cleveland Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,470 (41% men, 59% women) Financial Aid: 98% of students receive financial aid. Aid awarded includes scholarships, grants, low-interest loans, and student employment
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Cost: Total cost for tuition and fees $30,310; room and board - $9,200
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Student-Faculty Ratio: 12:1; 90% of faculty have their doctorate or terminal degree in their field
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Accounting Biochemistry Biology Broadcast & Digital Communications (Sports Broadcasting) • Business Administration (Finance, Human Resources Management, International Business, Marketing) • Chemistry (Forensic Science) • Christian Education • Communication Studies • Computer Information Systems • Computer Science • Criminal Justice Studies • Early Childhood Education/ Special Education+ • Economics • English • Environmental Science* • Financial Economics* • Fine Art • French • History • Human Resources, Psychology* • Intercultural Studies* • International Business* • International Politics* • Latin • Mathematics • Media Art • Molecular Biology • Music • Music Education • Music Performance • Music, Sacred • Neuroscience* • Philosophy • Physics • Political Science • Psychology • Public Relations • Quantitative Economics* • Religion • Sociology (Social Policy) • Spanish • Theatre * Interdisciplinary Majors + Certification with a major in an academic discipline • Dentistry • Engineering • Environmental Science • Law • Medicine • Ministry • Occupational Therapy • Physical Therapy • Physician Assistant • Veterinary
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