LIFE at the University of Delaware Was More Than Just Attending Clas- Ses, Studying, and Visiting with Friends for Many Athletic Individuals

LIFE at the University of Delaware was more than just attending clas- ses, studying, and visiting with friends for many athletic individuals. These students devoted personal time and energy to become part of the sports program provided by the university. It was these students, work- ing and playing together, that allowed our teams to achieve successful seasons. HOWEVER, teams were made up of more than just players. There were coaches, assistant coaches, athletic trainers, doctors, offi- cials, administrative personnel, as well as numerous others that all con- tributed to the well-being of the team. It was this collaboration, on and off the playing field, that made true winning teams. WHETHER by en- tering the NCAA tournaments, like our football and basketball teams, or by learning the value of teamwork, the team members, coaches, trainers, and other involved individuals, made the 1991-92 year a memorable one for themselves as well as the university community. MANY students remembered the excitement and thrill of watching our men's basketball team win the North Atlantic Conference Championship and head for the NCAA tournament. A new sense of university spirit and pride started with our university teams and their competitive faces.

Keita Malloy (2) celebrates after Lan- ue Johnson (29) makes the touchdown. This year, the Blue Hens reached the NCAA tournament. The football team had a record of ten wins and only two losses: one during the regular season, and the other in the first round of the NCAA tournament against James Madison.

112 Competitive Faces Sports Divider 113 Peter Hennigan (61) gives protection to Rodney Organ (43) enabling the Hens to gain more yardage.

Mark Drozic, Place Kicker, kicks the football off to the other team.

Below Right: Domenic Botto and Scott Griemsmann consult each other as to what the next play should be. The football team had I-AA National Champi- the All-Yankee first a rough season with onship. They played team. Mark Drozic be- many injuries and a few James Madison in the came only the second disappointing losses. first round and lost, 42- University of Delaware There were many inju- 35, after a close game player to be perfect on ries occurring every which included two overall extra point attempts week. Coach Raymond time periods. Because of in a season (47 for 47). said, "It was a devastat- their outstanding sea- Anthony Ventresca being situation that had to son, the Hens were came the first University be overcome virtually awarded the Meadow- of Delaware player to re- every week. We ended- lands/Lambert Cup as turn both a kickoff and up starting 33 people and the top I-AA team in the a punt for touchdowns ordinarily we start 22." East. The captains were in the same season. The Hens had a rec- Marc Sydnor and Bob When Coach Ray- ord of 10 wins and 2 Wolford. mond was asked about losses. The only losses Many players earned the prospects for next occurred against New post-seas on awards. year's team he sounded Hampshire, at Home- Warren Mclntire was very positive, saying that coming, and James Ma- chosen to the Kodak All- the majority of the play- dison. With a regular American first team. Bill ers are returning, but season record of 10-1, the Vergantino, Curt Chas- they would be losing Hens captured the Yan- tain, Warren Mclntire, some good talent. kee Conference Title and Mark Drozic, and Gene — Christy McAllister qualified to play in the Vadas were all chosen to

Scoreboard West Chester 28-00W Massachusetts 24-07 W William & Mary 28-21W Rhode Island 42-07W New Hampshire 28-45 L Boston Univ. 35-21W Villanova 38-28W Navy 29-25W Maine 34-10W Connecticut 49-18W Richmond 23-17W COURTESY OF PHOTO SERVICES #James Madison 35-42 L Roster: Mark Drozic — 1, Keita Malloy — 2, Pat Grove — 35, Chris Olmedo — 37, Aaorn Rogerson Moore — 71, Gary Beutel — 72, Steve Archibald Williams — 3, Paul Williams — 4, Matt Lapinski # = NCAA I-AA playoff — 38, Joe Hazewski — 39, Donald Tyler — 40, — 73, Glenn Groninger — 74, Curt Chastain — 75, — 4, Robin Callender — 5, Brent Hill — 6, Scott Daryl Brown — 42, Rondey Organ — 43, Walter Geoff Hannan — 76, Matt Wildes — 77, Greg Justice Acker — 7, Mike DiMartile — 7, Dale Fry — 8, Hicks - 44, Joe Guyton — 45, Jason Chermela — — 78, Greg Peden — 79, Andy Johnson — 80, Doug Brain Meyers — 9, Steve Leo — 10, Tim Jacobs — 46, Jim Lazarski — 47, Warren Mclntire — 48, John Flower — 81, Dan Cooper — 82, Domenic Botto — 11, Brian Quigg — 12, Keith Langan — 13, Bill Fileppo — 49, Ron Wood — 50, Tony Hubbard — 83, Ed Helenski — 84, Greg Ventresca — 85, Mike Vergantino — 14, Steve Brady — 15, Russell Gil- 51, Dave Frost — 52, Scott Cooper — 53, Mark Fenske — 86, Rich Gennarelli — 88, James Mooney more — 16, Jay Mirabelli — 17, Kai Hebron — 18, Sullivan — 54, Scott McMurdy — 55, Pat Mulhern — 88, Tom Fitzpatrick — 89, Rob Daddio — 90, John Neri — 19, Marc Sydnor — 21, Brian Little — 56, John Shields — 57, Bob Wolford — 58, Matt Matt Morrill — 91, Chris Johnson — 92, Andres — 22, Gene Vadas — 23, Mike Sye — 24, Tim Irvine Smith — 59, Mark Hrubar — 60, Peter Hennigan Bjornson — 93, Michael Corvato — 94, Scott Hon- — 25, Larry McSeed - 26, Jay Cherup — 27, Jason — 61, Mike Schoenleber — 62, Mark Toback — 63, dru — 95, Frank Carr — 96, Mike Brandish — 97, Brader — 28, Lanue Johnson — 29, Derek Moore Rick Anderson — 64, Mike McGavran — 65, Sean Scott Griemsmann — 98, Jason Slusser — 99, Har- — 30, Ben Singleton — 31, Marcus Lewis — 32, Duff — 66, Shannon Trostle — 67, Zeke Machado old R. "Tubby" Raymond — Head Coach. Sports 115 Anthony Ventresca — 33, Ray Hatch — 34, Dave — 68, Joshua Ossen — 69, Doug Joyce — 70, Chris Gene Vadas, after having the Football handed off to him, ran to gain more Del- aware yardage.

PHRTSTY

Remembrance

David Nelson, former University of Delaware coach and secretary of the NCAA's Rules Committee for 29 years, suffered a heart attack and died on November 30, 1991. David Nelson, better known as "The Admiral," was ac- cepted with creating the "Wing-T" system and bringing women's intercol- legiate sports to the Uni- versity of Delaware. Har- old R. "Tubby" Raymond said, "We've lost a friend and probably the most in- fluential rules-man the game has ever known."

hrough the defenders, Daryl !) makes another touchdown 116 Men's Basketball Players look on as the Hens win yet another game.

Curt Chastain prepares to hike the football to Quarterback Bill Vergan- tino.

Sports 117 Challenging The Field Hockey sea- The most exciting College Field Hockey son could be summed up games of the season, ac- Coaches Association 1st in one word: Challeng- cording to Coach team All-Mid Atlantic ing. Why was it so chal- MaryBeth Holder, were Region. Cassie Herr and lenging? Because they against Boston Univer- Joanne Dobson were se- entered a new confer- sity and the University lected to the CFHCA ence, the North Atlantic of Massachussettes. The 2nd team All-Mid Atlan- Conference, and faced Hens beat nationally tic Region. tougher competitors. ranked Boston Univer- The team was lead by sity, at Boston, 2-1. — Christy McAllister captains Renee Beradel- The team received li, Cathy Alderman, and many honors. Kelly Hol- Meghan Mulqueen. linger was selected to the

Scoreboard Urinus 2-2 T Virginia 0-1 L Penn State 0-4 L West Chester l-4 L Maryland 1-2 L Pennsylvania 2-0 W Rutgers 0-3 L Maine 0-1L Boston Univ. 2-1 W Princeton 0-0T Vermont 0-1L

New Hampshire 1-2 L Northeastern 1-4 L Roster: Jennifer Rinnander — 1, DeMito 14, Jana Smith — 15, — 24, Cassie Herr — 25, Caroline Ni- Drexel 2-0 W Brenda Lear — 3, Denise Zwier — 4, Meghan Mulqueen — 17, Sarah chols — 26, Cindy Alderman — 27, Melisa Michalski — 7, Bethann Moo- Smith — 18, Jennifer Root — 19, Patti Fitcher — 28, Lisa Wood — 41, Univ. of Mass. 2-0 W re — 8, Janet Liszewski — 9, Sue Joanne Dobson — 20, Jennifer Dag- Katie Partlow — 42, Kerry Meade — Record: 5-10-2 Daddona -10, Catherine Wanamaker gett — 21, Kelly Hollinger — 22, Ar- 43, MaryBeth Holder — Head Coach, — 11, Alex Spiess — 12, Michelle lene Gregory — 23, Renee Berardelli Mary McCracken — Asst. Coach.

118 Field Hockey Arlene Gregory (23) concentrated on the ball in oder to stop her opponents free hit.

Below Left: Bethann Moore (8) used re- verse stick to try to get possession of the ball.

Below: Teammates watched intently to see who would score the first goal. Coach MaryBeth Hoolder gave the team instructions at half time on how to score another goal.

Forward Joanne Dobson (20) dribbled past defenders to add another assist to her career stats.

120 Field Hockey tin Moore (8) pursues the pass thai •ove to her by her teammate.

Dodging her opponent, Meghan Mulqueen (17), brought the Hens closer to their opponents goal.

"We became more consistant as the season progressed and finished with a Big win over U. Mass." — Mary Beth Holder

Midfielder Reuee Berardelli prepares to drive the ball upfield.

Sports 121 John Sellers (13) and J.C. Finizio (3) tried to keep the ball away from their opponents by heading it.

Kicking Hard The Men's Soccer sea- greatly. Kline said that an old ECC opponent son has been described they "became competi- and the Hens beat them as very challenging. As tive and extended most 5-1. The Hens did have like all other university opponents into the clos- some disappointing los- teams, the soccer team ing minutes." The cap- es. They lost seven also entered a new con- tains this season were games by a one point ference, the North At- Mike Iskra, Cheyney margin and two of them lantic Conference. Coach Meadows, and Mark in overtime. The Hens Loren Kline described Puican. finished the season 7th the team as being "y°ung Kline said that the in the NAC. but competitive." Over most exciting game of the exent of the season the season was against the team improved Bucknell. Bucknell was

Nick Liparini stopped the ball from reaching his opponent.

122 Men's Soccer Xavier Passera raced to beat his opponent to the ball. PHOTOS BY DAVOR

Scoreboard Lehigh 2-5 L FDU-Teaneck 0-2 L Elizabethtown 0-1L Towson State 1-3 L James Madison 0-6 L Rider 3-1 W Maine 1-2 L New Hampshire 1-2 L West Chester 3-1 W Vermont 1-2 L UMBC 1-2 L Hartford 1-6 L Millersville 0-1L Roster: Mark Puican — GK, Stuart Mason — GK, Scott Bennert — GK, Mike Nash — 2, J.C. Finizio — 3, Jason Drexel 1-2L Beaulieu — 4, Keith Smithson — 5, Chris Ashby — 6, Tripp Way — 7, Victor Cividini — 8, Cheyney Meadows — 9, Bucknell 5-1W Brain Davis — 10, Mike Iskra — 11, Mitch Helfman — 12, John Sellers — 13, Xavier Passera — 14, Brain Walsh — Northeastern 3-0 W 15, Nick Liparini — 16, Tommy Winner — 17, Dave Sweetman — 18, Tony DeGeorge — 19, Chris Ross — 20, Corey Vogel — 21, Chris McGovern — 22, Andy Bullard — 23, Chad Philips, Loren Kline — Head Coach, Marc Samonisky Boston Univ. 0-4 L — Assist. Coach. Phil. Textile 0-2 L Record: 4-14 Hard Kicks The Women's Soccer been a NCAA sport at were both NAC Players Team ended their sea- the university. of the Week. Kristy son with a 7-8-1 record In a game against Ver- Hendrickson was NAC and were 4th in the NAC. mont goalie Sheena Rookie of the Week, The team was lead by Hunter recorded 20 twice. The Hens won five captains Lara Bottone saves, which is a new of their last six games of and Jenna Blackmon. school record. The Hens the season. The team was coached ended their season with by Scott Grzenda. This a 3-0 shutout against was only the second year Temple. Kelli Osmond that Women's Soccer has and Jenna Blackmon

Scoreboard LaFayette 5-1W Trenton State 0-0 T St. Bona venture 0-1 L St. Francis 4-2 W

Hartfrod 0-5 L Vermont 0-3 L New Hampshire 0-5 L Maryland 1-2 L LaSalle 1-2 L Lehigh 3-1 W James Madison 0-5 L Maine 3-2 W Pennsylvania 3-2 W Roster: Sheena Hunter — GK, Chris- son — 14, Cathy Ritter — 15, Kelly — 27, Amy Cerelli — 28, Deb Cie- UMBC 1-0 W sie Bisagna — 3, Heather Baker — Osmond — 19, Ellen Weimer — 20, selka — 29, Jessica Reed — 30, Scott 7, Maura Yetso — 8, Sharyn Mc- Julie Ditursi — 21, Lara Bottone — Grzenda — Head Coach, Tom Brack- Temple 3-0 W Gonigle — 9, Karen Roeber — 10, 22, Kristin Joynt — 23, Kim Cooke in & Dave Solan — Assist. Coaches. Kari Utz — 11, Patti Barrett — 12, — 24, Jenna Blackmon — 25, Mer- Record: 8-7-1 Lynda Blake — 13, Kristy Hendrick- edith Warner — 26, Kerri Sanderson

124 Women's Soccer Tracey George headed the ball in an at- tempt to keep her opponent from gain- ing possession.

Lower right: Chrissie Bisagna listened closely to her coaches instructions.

Below: Deb Cieselka prepared to kick the ball for another goal. Sara Fowler hits the ball to help score another point.

Lower right: Karen Beegle, the team's only senior, displays the correct form for passing.

Below: Jerelyn Lawson watches to see the result of her dig. The volleyball team tournament, the Hens in a match, which was a had a tough season. They won most of their home season high. Karen Bee- lost 5 players from last games and began to have gle held the career rec- year, and, because of a following by fans. Vol- ord for the number of budget costs had no J.V. leyball Head Coach Bar- digs. Probably the most team this year. There bara Viera said, "We impressive record set was were many returning started out really slow. by Coach Viera when she players, but not many of At one point we were 3- recorded her 500th ca- them had much playing 14 and turned it around reer win. experience. However the second half and went At the end of regular they made the best of 14-11." season the Hens were 16- what they had; learning During the season, the 23 and were invited to to work together and be- Hens broke many school compete in the North came more focused on records as a team and as Atlantic Conference their play. individuals. Jill Graber, Championship. At the The team got off to a team captain, broke the Championship they went slow start but quickly school record for the 1-2 and received 3rd turned it around at the number of assists in a place ending their sea- Rutger's Tournament game with 46. In the son with a record of 17- where they posted 2 wins game against Navy, the 25. and 2 losses. After this team recorded 24 blocks — Christy McAllister

Navy Tournament 1W-4L Villanova 0-3 L George Mason Tourn.OW- 3L Loyola 3-0 W Rutgers Tournament 2W- 2L Drexel 1-3 L UMBC 3-1 W James Madison Tourn. 0W-3L Towson State 3-2 W Penn Tournament 0W-3L Bucknell/Duquesne T. 2W-0L LaSalle 3-1 W North Atlantic Conf, T. COURTESY OF PHOTO SERVICES 2W-2L Front row from left: Sara Fowler, Kim is (assistant coach), Nicole Fisher, Ka- Beegle, Debbie Pick, Barbara Viera Zebley, Jill Graber, Anne Collins, Jen tie Nieradka, Liz Herman, Jen Stock, (head coach). Lehigh 3-2 W Yonak. Back row from left: Joyce Dav- Jerelyn Lawson, Phoebe Folk, Karen DE Invitational 2W-3L Navy 3-1 W Lafayette 3-1 W Temple 1-3 L N. Atlantic Con. Champ. 1W2L Record: 17W-25L Phoebe Folke and Sara Fowler set up the block to help Delaware's defense.

Jill Graber sets to Karen Beegle.

we are on the edge. We can go one way, positive, and are ready to get back on the winning edge." — Coach Barbara Viera

;eshmen Katie Nieradka spikes the lleyball to give the Hens another point. A future volleyball player chi Hens on to victory.

Jill Graber practices her sets to per fection before the big game.

Sports 129 CrossCountry is one of ed tryouts this year. Six- team, feels that cross- the University of Dela- teen men made the 1991 country differs from ware's many fall sports. university team. They all track mostly in that it is Unlike others, endur- ran the same distance — "more team oriented." ance is more important usually 10K. Their home Since you're all running than muscle, skill, or meets were held at Car- the same race, it's more strategy. However, penter State Park and like teamwork instead of teamwork is still the ma- their opponents were individual competition jor issue. mostly from a close vi- and this "tends to make Because of budget cinity. people closer." cuts, the Men's Cross- Marc Washington (AS — Jennifer Text or Country team conduct- 92), a member of the

Scoreboard @ Carpenter State Park 3W-OL Delaware Invitational 3rd place Lehigh 1W3L Bucknell 2W-2L Paul Short Invitational 16th place NAC Championship 3rd place DE Sports Club Roster: Eric Albright, Steve Argen- Denbrock, Paul Hannsen, Bryan Sessa, Joe Simoneck, Marc Washing- tiero, Barry Bologa, John Brannon, Lennon, Barry Pollock, Chris Ray, ton, Jim Fisher — Head Coach. Open no scoring Lee Brannon, Joe Burkhardt, Bryan Mike Sabino, Jared Samuel, Bart IC4A Championship 5th place University of Delaware runners, Barry Pollock (99), Eric Albright (90), and Marc Washington (105) increased their lead over their opponents.

Lower Left: Chris Ray (100) and Marc Washington (105) pursued their opponents.

Below: On your mark, Get set, GO!! Two friends shared a moment together after the race.

Championship Season 1991 was a great year meets were held closer to is that Cross-Country is for the Women's Cross- home. Other meets, such over land as opposed to Country team. Because as conference champi- a set place. Therefore, of budget cuts, the team onships, can be farther hills and other obstacles conducted tryouts and away, and this year's are involved. "It's more sixteen talented women team won it all, tying interesting," said Lef- were chosen. All of the with Boston University. fler. team members run a 5K Maggie Leffler is a Congratulations on a race. Their home meets member of the team. She successful year and a re- took place at Carpenter really enjoys being a peat performance is an- State Park and they were member and stresses ticipated for next year. in the North Atlantic how important team- Conference. This divi- work is. The difference — Jennifer Textor sion goes as far north as between Cross-Country Maggie Leffler continued her run to Maine but most regular the finish line in hopes of finishing and Track, she explains, first.

132 Women's Cross-Country University of Delaware runners prepared to race at the Delaware Invita- tional where they placed second. ALL PHOTOS BY DAVOR

Scoreboard Navy 2W-1L DE Invitational 2nd place Lehigh 4W-0L St. Joseph's Invit. 2W- 21, Paul Short Invit. 12th place NAC Championship 1st place — tie COURTESY OF PHOTO SERVICES Mt. St. Mary's Invit. 1st Roster: Liz Arlotto, Amy Bowers, Mary Caceres, Alicia Giuliano, Marnie Giunta, Maggie Leffler, Gretchen McCracjen, place Amy Oppermann, Jennifer O'Rourke, Kara Priggon, Leigh Reagan, Jill Riblett, Ellen Strickler, Michele Szumila, Jacqui Tweed, Jane Williams, Susan McGrath Powell — Head Coach. ECAC Meet 2nd place

Sports 133 Allison Ashurst practiced her back swing to get the perfect spin on the ball.

Lower Right: Swinging with all of her might, Tara Finnegan slammed the ball back to her opponent.

Below: Julia Kratzer concentrated on the ball to be sure that she used the proper form. The Women's Ten- team of Katherine the depth of the team nis Team had an in- Adams and Tara improved with expe- credible season Finnegan won the rience as the season which ended with a NAC Doubles Title progressed. Ferguson North Atlantic Con- at the Championship also said that pros- ference Champion- held in Vermont. pects for next year's ship for two of their Coach Bonnie Jill team look "promis- players. The doubles Ferguson said that ing."

Scoreboard LaSall 9-0 W Morgan State 8-1 W LaFayett

COURTESY OF PHOTO SERVICES Roster: Katherine Adams, Allison den, Bonnie Jill (BJ) Ferguson — Head Ashurst, Beth Egan, Tara Finnegan, Ju- Coach, UMBC lia Kratzer, Gina Morro, Mary Wolfen- NAC Championship 5th place Record: 5-7

Sports 135 Spencer Dunkley (33), a native of Eng- land, grabbed the rebound and added another two points for Delaware.

Historical Season Delaware's Men's Basket- was Vermont with another honors this season. Coach ball Team had a historical win of 74-62. Finally it was the Steve Steinwedel was chosen season which began with the big game, the NAC Champi- NAC Coach of the Year and first meeting between the onship which placed Dela- Kodak/NABC District 3 Hens and the Delaware State ware against Drexel for their Coach of the Year. Alex Coles Hornets and ended with a third meeting of the year. The was chosen the NAC Tour- birth to the NCAA Tourna- Hens won with a score of 92- nament Most Valuable Play- ment. The Hens also had their 68 and became the NAC er and 1st Team All-NAC. first game televised on ESPN, Champions. Mark Murray was selected to their first 20 game win streak Because of the NAC Title, the NAC All-Tournament (which is a new school rec- the Hens qualified for the Team and 1st Team All-NAC. ord), and their first season NCAA Tournament. Going Freshman Brian Pearl was se- with 27 wins, also a school into the tournament, the Hens lected as the NAC Rookie of record. had the longest winning the Year and NAC All-Tour- The Hens began their sea- streak in the nation with 20 nament Team. son with four wins and then wins. On March 20, 1992 the The Hens will lose 5 sen- suffered a disappointing 99- Hens played the Cincinnati iors, but Coach Steinwedel 95 loss to Delaware State. Bearcats in the first round of thinks the prospects for next They continued their excel- the NCAA Tournament. year look very good. lent playing with only two Thousands of students, back — Christy McAllister other losses during the regu- on campus, watched as the lar season, this qualified the Hens attempted to beat the Hens to play in the NAC Bearcats, but sadly enough Driving his way to the basket, Alex Championship. First they met they lost 47-85. Coles added another bucket for the Hartford and won 92-56. Next The Hens also earned many Hens.

136 Men's Basketball Delaware players celebrated their win as they became the new NAC Champions. This win qualified the Hens to play in the NCAA Tournament in Dayton, Ohio.

Scoreboard Washington College 105-63 W Stetson 103-85 W St. Francis 80-67 W Central Florida 92-79 L Delaware State 95-99 L Widener 90-67 W Monmouth 73-63 W Brooklyn College 92-74 W Bucknell 68-86 L Rutgers 78-101 L UMBC 103-101 W Towaon State 90-69 W ?W Maine 80-67 W Boston University 93-57 W Northeastern 65-63 W Bm>kh*

WE'RE NUMBER 1!! Ricky Deadwyler celebrated the win over Drexel to become the North At- lantic Conference Champions.

138 Men's Basketball Brian Pearl stole the ball and scored another basket for the Fighting Blue Hens.

Anthony Wright concentrated on the basket in order to make his free throw.

"I don't think any individual accomplish- ments ever equal a Championship like this year's team had and the opportunity to play in the NCAA Tournament. It took the culmination of a lot of excellent individual efforts to come together as a group to have the success that we had this year. That's what made it so special." — Coach Steve Steinwedel

Alex Cole's slam dunking became a crowd pleaser during the season. Coles partic- ipated in the College Basketball Slam Dunk and Three Point Shooting Cham- pionship, where he scored the sixth high- est points for a single dunk. Sports 139 Shooting Hoops The Hens had an ex- ly won the NAC Title, da Cyborski and Jenni- ceptional season which proved to be too much fer Riley. Colleen Mc- ended with a third place for the Hens and defeat- Namara was selected as finish in the North At- ed them 66-82. For the the NAC Rookie of the lantic Conference. The past eight years the Year. Jennifer Riley was Hens ended their regu- Women's Basketball chosen to the NAC All- lar season with a record team had won the East Tournament Team and of 14-13 and qualified to Coast Athletic Confer- also selected as the NAC play in the NAC Tour- ence Championship but Co-Player of the Year. nament. In the tourna- unfortunately, they The team will only lose ment they first played couldn't bring that two seniors this year so Boston University at streak with them into the there should be a strong home and narrowly beat North Atlantic Confer- returning team for next them by a two point ence. year. margin, 77-75. Next the The Women's Basket- Hens faced Vermont. ball team was led this — Christy McAllister Vermont, who eventual- season by captains Lin-

Scoreboard Bucknell 87-63 W Lehigh 72-63 W Monmouth 79-67 W Penn State 53.97 l William & Mary 75-65 W Lafayette 74.79 l Towson 77-89 L Richmond a' 68-83 L Princeton 79.71 w Rhode Island 79.66 W

Penn. 69.62 w New Hamp. 71.72 L M«ine 59.75 L ™B0 56-86 L Boston Univ. 61-69 L Northeastern 61-60 W Vermont 68-82 L Hartford 8265 W Drexel 75-7H W Hatford §2-59 V\

Vermont 58-87 L Northeastern 6650 W Boston Uwfv. - -- , ,, -09-75 L COURTESY OF PHOTO SERVICES Maine 54.73 L New Hamp. 61-60 W Roster: Connie Buck (54), Linda Cy- Lenart (25), Jennifer Lipinski (22), Santee (11), Maria Shackleford (34), George Mason 57-65 L borski (32), Sara Giedzinski (13), Jill Colleen McNamara (20), Dianna Rein- Drexel 73.64 W Merel van Zanten (12), Joyce Perry- Boston Univ. 77-75 W Ronton (43), Molly Larkin (33), Cindy hart (25), Jennifer Riley (21), Beverly Head, Coach Vermont 66-82 L Record 15-14

I 140 Women's Basketball Marisa Shackleford looked for a hole in order to pass the ball to her teammate.

Lower Left: Two Delaware players cel- ebrate after scoring another basket to increase their lead.

Below: Molly Larkin drives past her opponent to add another two points. Merel van Zanten (12) tried to catch a rebound in hope of stopping the other Jennifer Riley (21), NAC co-player of the team from scoring. year, lined up to shoot another basket.

k /m m x NAC Rookie of the Year, Colleen McNamara (20), awaited the chance to grab the rebound.

omen's Bas The Women's Basketball team < ed after winning another game.

Beverly Santee shot a lay-up to add to the Hens score.

Sports 143 Bob Bechtold stretches to clear the bar on another perfect jump. Bechtold was the NAC Indoor High Jump Champion this year.

Below: Rob Graham tries to break his long jump record again. Graham holds the school record with a jump of 23 feet and 8 inches.

Lower Right: Ross Reinhold stretched to meet the wire and beat his opponent. The Men's Indoor The captains this sea- looks very good, said Track and Field season son were Mark Fields, Graham. There are not could be summed up in Marc Washington, Wade many juniors and sen- three words: a learning Colemann, and Rob Gra- iors, but the younger experience. Rob Gra- ham. The team had sev- students are talented ham, one of the captains, eral NAC Champions: and have good experi- said that "the season was Rob Graham — long ence, Graham added. a learning experience. It jump, Bob Bechtold — The biggest challenge was our first NAC sea- high jump, and Tim Ja- for the team this year son and we didn't always cobs — 55 meter. The was the switch from the know what we were up team also had several of ECC to the NAC, but the against." Graham felt its members compete at team proved themselves that the team had a very the IC4A Champion- worthy of the challenge. successful season and ship, but the team did gained valuable experi- not fare too well. The fu- — Christy McAllister ence. ture of Indoor Track

Scoreboard Princeton TAC No Scoring Rider 85.5-164.5 L LaSalle 85.5-88 L Maryland 85.5-77 W Mt. St. Mary's 85.5-57 W Howard 85.5-41 W Haverford 9*85.5-38 W Temple 85.5-28 W Drexel 144-130 W Lafayette 144104 W Georgetown 144-82 W Temple 144-49 W West Chesty * * 144-28 W George Mason 144-15 W Princeton Relays No Scoring Millrose Games No Scor ing Delaware Invit. No Scor ing Roster: Travis Adams, Eric Albright, Mark Fields, Rob Graham, Paul Chris Ray, Ross Reinhold, David Delaware Open No Scoring Steve Argentiero, Barry Baloga, Bob Hannsen, Matt Hupe, Tim Jacobs, Ruess, Joe Simoncek, Andy Treinen, NAC Champ. 3rd place Bechtold, Khawand Blocker, John Joe Kelly, Craig Kreider, Randy Jim Tymon, Anthony Ventresca, IC4A Champ. A 43rd place Brannon, Lee Brannon, Vincent Lambert, Bryan Lennon, Larry Marc Washington, Allen Wat, Jim Record 11-2 Brown, Jim Bugden, Chris Carroll, McSeed, Bret Mower, Brad Posnan- Fischer — Head Coach Nick Condodina, Bryan Denbrock, ski, Mike Querey, Scott Radziewicz,

Sports 145 On Your Mark . . . The Women's Indoor Some of the women also 1000 meter while Giuli- Track and Field ended competed at the ECAC ano placed sixth in the their season with a Championship, where 5000 meter. Price earned fourth place finish at the they placed 28th. a seventh place finish in North Atlantic Confer- Three women who at- the shot put. ence Championship. The tended the ECAC The Hens will lose team had an overall rec- Championship were Jill many seniors this year, ord of 7-2, with their on- Riblett, Alicia Giuliano, but there are many ly losses being against and Stacey Price. Ri- younger players who can Princeton and Penn. blett placed fourth in the quickly fill the gap.

Scoreboard Navy Invit. No Scoring Princeton 63-81.5 L LaSaUe 63-32.5 W Princeton TAC No Scoring Navy No Scoring Penn 104-120 L Temple 104-86 W Georgetown 104-73 W Navy 104-60.5 W Lafayette 10460.5 W Mt. St. Mary's 104-21 W West Chester 104-4 W Princeton Relays No Scoring Delaware Invit No Scoring Navy No Scoring COURTESY OF PHOTO SERVICES NAC Champ. 4th son, Diane Slaski, Kelli Starr, Ellen ECAC Champ. 28th place Roster: Liz Arlotto, Lisa Balaguer, Leffler, Nicole Lindeman, Angie Ly- Record 7-2 Carol Bauer, Mary Caceres, Ame den, Carmen Matteis, Robyn Neely, Strickler, Nicole Stroud, Michele Collins, Pauline Dargis, Lynn Degel- Jennifer O'Rourke, Amy Opper- Szumila, Christine Thomas, Jennifer mann, Rachael Doering, Adriana mann, Denise Pechillo, Connie Po- Tobias, Jacqui Tweed, Susan Mc- Festa, Jill Foster, Alicia Giuliano, gue, Ann Marie Prebish, Stacey Price, Grath-Powell — Head Coach. Marnie Giunta, Karen Johnson, Kara Priggon, Leigh Reagan, Jill Ri- Dionne Jones, Kristin Joynt, Maggie blett, Julie Riblett, Quinetta Rober-

146 Women's Indoor Track & Field Amy Oppermann hands off the baton to Jill Riblett. The relay team of Mary Cac- eres, Jill Riblett, Amy Oppermann, and Marnie Giunta broke the school record for the 3200 meter relay with a time of 9:38.81.

Lower Left: Mary McGuire showed the grace and athletic ability needed to par- ticipate in the hammer throw.

Below: Adriana Festa prepared to throw the shot put. Delaware swimmers awaited the sound of the gun to start the race.

Wet and Wild The Men's Swimming lege in Buffalo. The team Clint Tracy proved to be Team had a great season ended their season with key players this season. this year. The team fin- an overall record of 5-7. Palmer won the 200m ished second in the This season's captains breast stroke seven times North Atlantic Confer- were Pat Mead and Jeff in the first ten meets. ence Championship Richards. The team will Tracy won the 50m free- which was hosted by the lose seven seniors this style eight times in the Hens. They also finished year which could have a first ten meets. 13th at the ECAC profound effect on next Championship, which year's team. — Christy McAllister was held at SUNY Col- Andy Palmer and

Jim Francis raced to be the first to tag the wall and add more points to Delaware's score.

148 Men's Swimming Scoreboard LaSalle 67-174 L Rider 139-98 W West Chester 145-98 W George Wash. 84-185 L Northeastern 142-101 W Massachusetts 98-143 L Christmas Invit. 2nd place Bucknell 122-119 W American 105-137 L Lehigh 96-145 L Drexel 90-151L Towson 137-89 W

Roster: Ross Blanchard, Mike Brown, Mark Cronin, Chris Dohl, Jim Francis, Lloyd Glover, Kyal Hackett, Peter Holcroft, Villanova 93-121L Mike Hutton, Nathan Keller, Rob Kunz, Dave Littman, Michael Littman, Pat Mead, Doug Miller, Andy Palmer, Bill NAC Champ. 2nd place Rash, Jeff Richards, Mike Servant, John Sierp, Andy Singer, Bryan Stambaugh, Mark Thorpe, Clint Tracy, John Tracy, John Hayman — Head Coach ECAC Champ. 13th place Record 5-7

Sports 149 Kristin Seested won another freestyle race to add to Delaware's overall score.

Lower Right: Gina Alfisi awaited the sound of the gun to start the race.

Below: Virginia Brockson, a member of the 200m Medley Relay team, swam the backstroke leg of the race. The Women's Swim- Helondovitch and Jen- 10:34.87, and 1650 free ming Team had a re- nifer Mattson. Helon- — 17:42.50. markable season. They dovitch won the 100m The team had several ended the season with an freestyle race seven out NAC Champions: Chris overall record of 8-4 and of nine times. She also Helondovitch — 50 free, also placed second at the holds the school record 800 freestyle relay team North Atlantic Confer- in the 50m freestyle with and the 400 freestyle re- ence Championship. The a time of 24.72. Mattson lay team. Coach John captains this season were won the 1000m freestyle Hayman was also select- Kathy Harris and Pa- five times this season. ed as the NAC Coach of trice Draminski. She also holds three the Year. Two key contributors school records: 500 free — Christy McAllister this season were Chris — 5:08.32, 1000 free —

Scoreboard LaSalle 89147 L Rider 137-100 W West Chester 141- 90 W George Wash, (fjflQ-143 L Northeastern 132-111W Massachusetts 152- 91 W Christmas Invit. 2nd place Bucknell 142-101 W American 100-134 L Lehigh 149-94 W

Villanova 93-124 L Roster: Gina Alfisi, Keri Bauman, Hahn, Kathy Harris, Chris Helon- Partland, Suzanne Plush, Katie NAC Champ 2nd place Rachel Berkowitz, Maggie Bintz, dovitch, Dawn Hillenmayer, Kelly Purves, Amy Riley, Kristin Seested, Record 8-4 Virginia Brockson, Michelle Cams, Huber, Emily Magee, Jennifer Matt- Liz Wilson, John Hayman — Head Kim Castellanos, Liz Coogan, Patrice son, Kary McDermott, Julie Mc- Coach. Draminski, Susan Gasper, Marcy Divitt, Barb McKee, Eileen Mc-

Sports 151 DIVING Roster: Emily Magee Kary McDermott Jeff Richards Amy Riley John Sierp Mark Thorpe John Schuster — Coach

Kary McDermott concentrated on her dive in order to receive a perfect score.

152 Diving Emily Magee concentrated on the water's surface to get the perfect entry into the water.

Jeff Richards performed a dive to add to Delaware's overall score.

Sports 153 Delaware players congratulate each other on another well played game.

Scoring Big

The Men's Lacrosse North Atlantic Confer- past the University of team had a very exciting ence Championship and Pennsylvania in an 11-9 season. This year's team also finished 20 in the victory, which also end- was lead by captains nation. This excellent ed a two game losing Tom Stanziale, M. V. season allowed the team streak. When asked Whitlow, and Jeff Steig- to regain national repu- about prospects for next erwald. Coach Bob Shil- tation, said Shillinglaw. year, Shillinglaw said it linglaw said that the One of the exciting looked "very good." team played one of the events of the season was toughest Division I la- when Tom Stanziale — Christy McAllister crosse schedules. De- scored his 100 career spite the difficult sched- goal. Stanziale's goal ule, the team won the helped to lead the Hens

Bob Welshmer prepared to receive a pass from his teammate.

154 Men's Lacrosse Ian Fusting (12) maneuvered around his opponent to add another point to Delaware's score. ALL PHOTOS BY DAVOR

Scoreboard Towson State 4-16 L

Roster: Adam Allan (25), John Barcik (10), Jamie Blalock (30), Erik Brine (18), Tom Cantando (16), Chris Cotty (29), Peter Deane (41), Jason DeCarlo (49), Peppe deTuro (39), Mike Dewey (14), Anthony DiMarzo (32), Brian Dolski (20), Kevin Ellers (2), Paul Escher (24), Trey Fairman (35), Ian Fusting (12), Brad Penn State 18-15 W Glowaki (9), John Grasef (38), Mike Gross (27), Tim Johnson (33), Jeff Kashdin (15), Mark Kasuda (6), Ryan Kelly (28), Rich Kozlowski (17), Kevin Leger (8), Christian Liege (7), Mike Miner (13), Roberts Moore (1), Pat Monaghan (31), Sean O'Sullivan (34), Dave Rubin (42), Tom Rusy (40), Scott Schuebel (37), Drexel 15-10 W Tom Stamos (4), Tom Stanziale (22), Jeff Steigerwald (23), Jeff Stein (53), Jamie Stevens (26), Toby Tucker (36), Rich Volpe (3), Brandon Webester (21), Bob Welshmer (19), M. V. Whitlow (5), John Wunder (11), Head Coach — Bob Shillinglaw. Record 8-7

Sports 155 Jennifer Hadley (19) passed the ball to Heather Black (10) to enable the Hens to score.

Lower Right: Catherine Tropp (3) fought to gain control of the ball.

Below: Sue Doddona struggled to gain control of the ball in order to allow the Hens to score another goal. Fun, learning, and success- reach 100 career points. The captains this season ful were words used to de- The most exciting game of were Meghanm Mulqueen scribe the Women's Lacrosse the season was against James and Jennifer Root. Holder Team. However, successful is Madison. The Hens beat 5th said that prospects for next probably the most accurate. ranked James Madison by a year look very good. She also Both Joanne Dobson and one point margin, 11-10. "As said that there are strong Jennifer Rinnander were se- each game passed, we became freshmen coming in and great lected to the South Regional more and more consistent and experience returning. Ail-American 1st Team. Jen- showed great improvement," nifer Rinnander also became said Coach MaryBeth Hold- — Christy McAllister the 13th Delaware player to er.

Scoreboard Richmond 14-9 W Maryland 5-12 L Cornell 3-9 L James Madison 11-10 W Lafayette 10-15 L Penn State 1-11 L Drexel 9-6 W Loyola 5-14 L William & Mary 9-13 L UMBC 11-4 W Towson 10-9 W Virginia 10-21 L West Chester 15-9 W m&'gii ' 8-10 L Lehigh 9-3 W Temple 4-13 L Roster: Katie Partlow (0), Catherine man (11), Cara Garton (13), Cath- Doddona (24), Jodi Erb (25), Kristen Record 7-9 Tropp (3), Tara Ardinger (4), Jen- erine Wanamaker (14), Meghan Mosteller (26), Melissa Michalski nifer Runnader (5), Candace Scholtz Mulqueen (17), Sarah Smith (18), (28), Jen Root (33), Tracy Hotten- (7), Kathy Hogan (8), Brenda Lear Jennifer Hadley (19), Joanne Dobson stein (36), Karen Critzer (100), (9), Heather Black (10), Jane Frie- (20), Chandra Armstrong (23), Sue MaryBeth Holder — Head Coach

Sports 157 Off and Running The Men's Outdoor members who became ray. They hold the NAC Track and Field Team NAC Champions in their and the university rec- had an exceptional sea- events. Brian D'Amico ord with a time of 41.23. son with a second place holds the NAC record for "We [will] lose some finish in the North At- the javelin, Rob Graham very talented seniors but lantic Conference. The for the long jump, Mark have a highly motivated men's team was led by Fields for the 100m and group back," said Coach four captains this sea- the 4x100 meter relay James Fischer about the son: Mark Fields, Marc team. The relay team prospects for next year's Washington, Wade Cole- consisted of Randy Lam- team. man, and Rob Graham. bert, Mark Fields, Rob — Christy McAllister The team had several Graham, and Mark Mur-

Roster: Travis Adams, Eric Albright, Steve Argentiero, Craig Balderston, Barry Baloga, Bob Bechtold, Rwanda Blocker, John Brannon, Lee Brannon, Vincent Brown, Jim Bugden, Joe Burkhardt, Chris Carroll, Wade Coleman, Alex Coles, Nick Coondodina, Brian D'Amico, Bryan Denbrock, Steve DiDonato, Chris Ebaugh, Brian Feldman, Mark Fields, Rob Graham, Kyal Hackett, Paul Hannsen, Craig Harrison, Tom Heeter, Matt Hupe, Tim Jacobs, Joe Kelly, Craig Kreider, Randy Lambert, Rod Lauzon, Bob Malinowski, Steve Maranz, Mike McGavran, Bill McQuiggan, Larry McSeed, Jeff Mogavero, Bret Mower, Mark Murray, Ryan Nakai, Barry Pollock, Brad Posnanski, Mike Querey, Scott Radziewicz, Chris Ray, Ross Reinhold, David Ruess, Mike Sabino, Jared Samuel, Paul Sedacca, Bart Sessa, Joe Simoncek, Mike Sye, Chris Taggart, Andy Treinen, Donald Tyler, Jim Tymon, Anthony Ventresca, Mark Washington, Allen Wat, Pat Williams, Paul Williams, Eric Wilson, Jim Fischer — Head Coach

158 Men's Outdoor Track & Field Mark Fields awaited the sound of the gun at the beginning of the 100 meter race.

Lower Left: Delaware runners lead the pack as they near the finish line.

Below: A pole vaulter discussed his strategy for jumping higher with his coach. Steve Argentiero pushed his body to the limit in order to reach the finish line first.

160 Men's Outdoor Track & Field Chris Ebaugh, one of Delawaj throwers, finished third at the1 Invitational setting a new scfi

A-P^laware hurdler burst past his op foment with extraordinary speed.

"We [will] lose some very talented seniors but have a highly motivated group back." — Coach James Fischer

Travis Adams kept pace with the rest of the pack and gave the Hens a first place finish in the 10,000m race against Tow- son. VL^ IWkv^es

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The Women's Out- Powell, was the North ley relay (12:29.2), and door Track and Field Atlantic Conference Marnie Giunta, Mary Team had another excit- Championship. At the Caceres, Jill Riblett, ing season. The team im- Championship most Gretchen McCracken — proved over the course team members had their 3200m relay (9:17.35). of the season by improv- best performance of the Powell believes that ing their distances and season, said Powell. next year's team will be times. The captains this There were several re- ready for the challenge. season were Marnie cords broken this sea- She said that they will Giunta, Mary McGuire, son: Marnie Giunta — lose many seniors, but and Carmen Matteis. 800fn (2:16.82), Jill Ri- she thinks that the The most exciting blett, Leigh Reagan, younger members will be meet of the season, said Mary Caceres, Marnie ready. Coach Susan McGrath Giunta — distance med-

Sports 163 "Team members raised their expectations to meet the challenge that the new NAC Conference would provide." — Coach Susan McGrath Powell

164:. Women's Outdoor Track & Field Sport 165 Andrew Clayton chipped the ball onto the green for par.

Watch the Birdie The Men's Golf Team high level of consistent Kyle Mayhew. had an exciting season. play. Kent said that next Going into the Scotty The Hens were led this year could be "an excit- Duncan Memorial Tour- season by captains Duke ing year." Kent feels that nament, the Hens were Bowen and Dave Mc- with the key returnees ranked eighth in District Crystal. The team re- and the solid looking in- II and they finished sixth ceived many honors coming freshmen, it overall. The team played throughout the season. should be a good year. very close to their poten- Four players were cho- tial all season, said sen as part of the top 10 — Christy McAllister Coach James Kent. The NAC finishers: Dave team improved over the McCrystal, Duke Bow- season by establishing a en, Gary Cecchet, and

A Delaware golfer watches his drive to see how close to the green it lands.

166 Men's Golf A member of the Delaware golf team watched his putt to see if he makes the birdie. PHOTOS BY DAVOR

Scoreboard Navy Invit. 10th place UMBC Tourn. 2nd place Johns Hopkins 466-403 W Rutgers Tourn. 4th place NAC Champ 2nd place Lafayette 457-383 W LaSalle 413-383 W Drexel 426-399 W Rut-Camden 397-399 L Princeton Inv. 6th place Scotty Duncan 6th place COURTESY OF PHOTO SERVICES Roster: Duke Bowen, Dave McCrystal, Gary Cecchet, Kyle Mayhew, Andrew Clayton, Kevin Boyle, Martin Cresci, Jay Harley, Matt King, Rob McHenry, Anthony Orsini, Roy Ritchie, Ralph Viola, James Kent — Head Coach

Sports 167 Jeff Iannone concentrated on the ball to return the serve to win another match.

Below: Adam Heiligman prepared to hit the ball over the net and helped to add another win to the Hens record.

Lower Right: Jeff Manwiller, number 1 singles player, hit the ball and scored another point to allow the Hens to win another game. Manwiller was one of the co-captains along with Sam Lieber. The Men's Tennis where they finished in said that the most excit- Team tremendously im- 4th place. ing game of the season proved this season. Dur- The captains this year was the 5-4 victory over ing the 1991 season, the were Sam Lieber and Colgate. The last time team had nine wins and Jeff Manwiller. Lieber the two teams met was four losses. However, in was also selected as the in 1966 and the Hens al- 1992 they had 12 wins team's Most Valuable so won that match. and only one loss during Player. Jeff Harrison When asked to summa- regular season. The Hens and Mark Buell have rize the season in one also competed in the been selected as next word, Rylander said North Atlantic Confer- year's captains. "SUPER." ence Championship Coach Roy Rylander

Scoreboard Colgate 5-4 W Morgan St. 8-1 W UMBC 6-3 W St. Leo 7-0 W Wisconsin 6-3 W Coppin St. 6-3 W Bucknell 6-3 W Rider 8-1 W West Chest. 9-0 W Coppin St. 9-0 W Lehigh 2-7 L Drexel 9-0 W LaSalle 8-1W

Roster: Mark Buell, Jeff Harrison, Lieber, Jeff Manwiller, Roy Rylan- New Hamp. 6-1 W Adam Heiligman, Jeff Iannone, Sam der — Head Coach. Boston 1-6 L Hartford 25 L Record 13-4

Sports 169 The assitant coach helped warm-up the team before their big match.

Mark Buell, a member of the number three doubles team, served the ball to add another point for the Hens.

170 Men's Tennis A member of the number one dou team, Adam Heiligman, returned the to his opponent.

L next year's co-captain, re- srve to break the tie and to

Sam Lieber, this year's co-capti centrated on the ball in order tc right spin on it.

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I Deron Brown (1) catches the ball and tags the runner out. Brown was selected to the Liberty Bell Classic All-Tourna- ment Team.

Lower Right: Bill Di Ienno caught the fly ball and prevented the opponents from scoring.

Below: A Delaware runner looked to see if he would have to slide into home plate. The Baseball Team were defeated in their erty Bell Classic Cham- had an extraordinary first game. The overall pionship trophy. season. The Hens won record for this season The players also the ECAC Champion- was 38-13. earned many honors ship and also qualified The Hens also played throughout the season. for the NCAA Tourna- in the Liberty Bell Clas- All of the following were ment for the first time sic which was played at selected as NAC players since 1983. The Hens Veterans Stadium, home of the week: Jason Pier- clinched a spot in the of the Philadelphia Phil- son, Brian Wallace, and NCAA Tournament by lies. In the tournament Tripp Keister. Brian winning the East Coast the Hens faced Pennsyl- Lesher was chosen the Athletic Conference. In vania and Villanova. The MVP of the Liberty Bell the ECAC play-offs the Hens first played Penn- Classic. Mike Gomez, Hens faced St. Francis sylvania and won, 8-7, Bill Di Ienno, and Deron College, University of after 11 innings of play. Brown were all selected Hartford, University of Then the Hens faced to the Liberty Bell Clas- Vermont, and Iona Uni- Villanova for the Liber- sic All-Tournament versity, defeating them ty Bell Title. They team. all. The Hens went to the crushed Villanova 6-2 — Christy McAllister NCAA Tournament and and received the honor played well, but they of taking home the Lib-

Roster: Deron Brown (1), Bruce Sha- Brian Matson (11), Bob Wooddruff Gregg Hammond (21), Curt Schnur tel (3), Mike Gomez (4), Dave Os- (12), Bruce Hannah (14), Brian Lesh- (22), Aaron Walter (23), Chris Bruun bourne (5), Brian Wallace (6), Tripp er (15), Troy O'Neal (16), Jason Pier- (29), Mark Stein (30), Rod Blessy, Keister (7), Bill Di Ienno (8), Tom son (17), Steve Franzini (18), Jamie Ethan Jac, John Laznik, Pete Szczer- Lafferty (9), Matt Schmidt (10), Wilson (19), Scott Bechtold (20), ba, Bob Hannah — Head Coach

Sports 173 Delaware players had a conference with Coach Bob Hannah to try to figure out the best strategy.

Brian Wallace threw the ball to first base in order to get the runner out.

Troy O'Neal hit the ball and drove in another run.

174 Baseball A Delaware player tries to beat the ball to first base.

Pitcher Jason Pierson threw another strike to help the Hens win another game and qualify for the NAC Cham- pionship.

Sports 175 Hitting Hard The Softball Team innings, and they al- tains Kim Griffin had a difficult season so beat Villanova 1-0. and Cheryl Richino. with many disap- Ferguson saw much Ferguson described pointing losses, but improvement in the the season as "a year they also had some team as the season of fun and continued very exciting games progressed. The growth." The pros- which they won. The overall team's bat- pects for next year's most exciting games ting average in- team look very prom- of the season were creased and the de- ising. "The team will against LaSalle and fense played well continue to grow in Villanova, said Coach throughout the sea- depth and experi- Bonnie Jill Fergu- son. ence," said Ferguson. son. The Hens beat The team was led — Christy McAllister LaSalle 2-1 in extra this year by co-cap-

COURTESY OF PHOTO SERVICES Roster: Jen Ballier (24/26), Christine (11), Suzanne Morrison (20), Lisa nifer Skrobela (14), Lisa Wood (17), Glatt (22), Kim Griffin (6), Debbie Myers (9/10), Heather Richards (8/ Bonnie Jill Ferguson — Head Coach. Hughes (13), Lisa Kosahovich (15/25), 16), Cheryl Richino (23), Tara Risse Jennifer Lawson (21), Kari Manlove (19), Michelle Rittenhouse (18), Jen- Suzanne Morrison checked to see if the runner was stealing second base.

Lower Left: A Delaware player looked towards the umpire to see if she was safe.

Below: Debbie Hughes prepared to bunt the ball to try to advance the runners. J

Kim Griffin, Wilmington Trust Player of the Week on March 30, prepared to steal second base.

Co-captain Cheryl Richino threw another strike in hopes of striking out another batter.

178 Men'sBasketbal l Michelle Rittenhouse watched to see if Christine Glatt prepared to catch the line her hit stayed fair or went into foul ter- drive and make the out at first base. ritory.

"A year of fun and continued growth." — Coach Bonnie Jill Ferguson

After catching a fly ball, Kim Griffin throws to third base to prevent the runners from advancing.

Sports 179 Delaware's Olympians The university has a glpatf li!|k famous around the country. They to the world of ice skating. Sev- appeared on talk shows and at a eral well known teams train at the Welcome Home show they per- Blue Ice Arena and are coached formed to a literal standing room by Ron Ludington, a former only crowd. Olympic skater. Calla Urbanski The pairs teams of Elaine As- and Rocky Marval were the U.S. anakis and Mark Naylor and Min National Champions in 1992 and and Ho Jung also trained at the also represented the U.S. at the university. These teams both Olympics in Albertville, France. skate for other countries and were This pair also trained at the uni- scheduled to compete in the versity. Although they did not win Olympics but were unable. Nay- a medal, they stole everyone's lor and Asanakis were supposed hearts as being America's Blue to skate for Greece (Asanakis's fa- Collar Skaters. The pair placed a ther is from Greece) at the Olym- respectable seventh at the Olym- pics, but they did get to skate at pics. the World Championship for When asked what it was like to Greece. The Jungs are members be in the Olympics, Marval said, of the 1992 Korean World Team. "Take the biggest adrenalin rush They also didn't compete at the you know and times that by ten." Olympics but did at the World. Urbanski and Marval became very — Christy McAllister

Asanakis and Naylor perform their routine to the can-can.

180 Olympics Urbanski and Marval show their lighter side by per- forming a routine to "Mickey Mouse's March."

The Jungs show the artist- ry involved in figure skating.

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