2019-20 Ncbba-W Preview Guide

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2019-20 NCBBA-W PREVIEW GUIDE

Team Name: Binghamton Women’s Club Basketball

Mascot: Bearcat

Location: SUNY Binghamton, NY

Captain(s)/Coach(s): President (Coach) - Mary Bayer, Captains - Maital Citron and Alyssa Mastrantonio

2018-19 Performance: ● Record: 18-5 ● Tournament Rankings/Results: 3rd place Regional Championship in Boston ● Notables: Defeated Regional Champion during pool play

Number of Returning Players (Include starters): 8 Returners - Mary Bayer, Alyssa Mastrantonio, Maci Spaulding, Maital Citron, Nina Terzakis, Michelle Blaifeder, Karen Huang, Gillian Kenah

Players to Watch: Watch one of us too long someone else will blow right by you

New additions: Ceili Williams, Emma Drake, Jennifer Caruso, Julie Mushalla, Maria Mazzamuto

Biggest Rival: Cortland

Best Player Nickname: “Moosh” (Julie Mushalla)

2019-20 Season Outlook: The new additions to the team will bring a new exciting energy to the offense and our returning players will keep working hard to keep our game at an elite level.

Head Coach Quote: "Great moments are born from great opportunity, and that's what you have here tonight, boys. That's what you've earned here tonight. One game; if we played them ten times, they might win nine. But not this game, not tonight. Tonight, we skate with them. Tonight we stay with them, and we shut them down because we can. Tonight, we are the greatest hockey team in the world.

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You were born to be hockey players—every one of you, and you were meant to be here tonight. This is your time. Their time is done. It's over. I'm sick and tired of hearing about what a great hockey team the Soviets have. Screw 'em. This is your time. Now go out there and take it!" - Herb Brooks

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2019-20 NCBBA-W PREVIEW GUIDE

Team Name: SUNY University at Buffalo

Mascot: Buffalo Bulls

Location: Buffalo, NY

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Captains: Sarah Ricci, Victoria Morog, Maya Bryant & Jessica Hillman Coach: Matt Orszewski

2018-19 Performance:  Record: NA  Tournament Rankings/Results: NA  Notables: It is our first year participating in the league and we are excited for new competition!

Number of Returning Players (Include starters): 6

Players to Watch: Sarah Ricci, Kelsey Kaufman, Taylor Seilheimer, Jessica Hillman, Maya Bryant, Victoria Morog, Alexis Long

New additions: Almost 20 new girls apart of our club team this year! We are all excited to play together and

Biggest Rival: Brockport

Best Player Nickname: Icky Vicky

2019-20 Season Outlook: Strong set of returning players as well as some great new players who add some depth in the guard positions on the floor.

Head Coach Quote: "Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." - Vince Lombardi

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2019-20 NCBBA-W PREVIEW GUIDE

Team Name: SUNY Cortland

Mascot: Red Dragons

Location: Cortland NY

Captain(s)/Coach(s): No head coach/ Captain- Jenna McDonald

2018-19 Performance:  Record: 11-6  Tournament Rankings/Results: Made it to semi-finals of NIRSA regional tournament  Notables:

Number of Returning Players (Include starters): 7 returners- McDonald, Funk, Dils, Tabor, Torchia, Tower, Neretich, D'Alessio (4 starters- McDonald, Dils, Tower, Funk)

Players to Watch: Jenna McDonald, Maya Dils, Madison Tabor, Haleigh Funk

New additions: Freshman-Juliana Valenti, Kayla Syrbe, Brianna LaValle

Sophmores-Thalia Colon, Jillian Cannistra

Juniors- Rylee VonWedal

Biggest Rival: Ithaca College

Best Player Nickname: "Tower" for Rachel Tower

2019-20 Season Outlook: Strong core with 4 returning senior starters and a lot of room for growth as 8 new talented members join the team

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Head Coach Quote: "You only fail when you stop trying"

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2019-20 NCBBA-W PREVIEW GUIDE

Team Name: Niagara University

Mascot: Purple Eagle

Location: Niagara University, New York

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Chris Coiner, Emily Weber, Cassie Siwy

2018-19 Performance:  Record: 7-6  Tournament Rankings/Results: Won University at Buffalo Tournament, played on April 28th.  Notables: Made it to the playoffs after winning first two games in the NIRSA champion series at The Ohio State University.

Number of Returning Players (Include starters): 5

Players to Watch: Five returners from last year. Many new players will show their talents as the season progresses.

New additions: A new point guard was added to the roster this year and a few posts to bring more height to the team.

Biggest Rival: University at Buffalo

Best Player Nickname: Chris Junior

2019-20 Season Outlook: New oportunities come with the start of the upcoming season. Niagara University is hoping the new players will fill in nicely for the seniors last year. The purple eagles are looking to win some competitive games and work hard from the start to the finish. Being apart of this new league will hopefully bring competition to a greater level and push our team to show our strengths all around. Having many new players and few returmers will be an adjustment in the way the team plays together. Lots of talent on this team and lots to watch out for.

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Head Coach Quote: "You just need to read and react"

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Team Name: St. Bonaventure Bonnies

Mascot: Bona Wolf

Location: Olean, NY

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Kathy Parmentier & Trisha Carney-coaches; Olivia Balys & Charity Hammond- captains

2018-19 Performance:  Record: 3-9  Tournament Rankings/Results: NA  Notables: NA

Number of Returning Players (Include starters): 12

Players to Watch: Julianna Misenheimer, Olivia Balys

New additions: Julianna Misenheimer-Jr, Isabella Ambrogio-Jr, Sabrina Scuria-Fr., Kaylee Vincent-Fr, Emma Telesco-Fr, Erin McLaughlin-Fr.

Biggest Rival: Niagara

Best Player Nickname: NA

2019-20 Season Outlook: Strong leadership with 2 senior captains returning to be enhanced by an energetic freshman class. A solid core returning, it should be an exciting year

Head Coach Quote: "Everyone is very excited to be a part of the the league and have a true season. We are looking forward to a competitive year."

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2019-20 NCBBA-W PREVIEW GUIDE

Team Name: Syracuse University

Mascot: Orange

Location: Syracuse, NY

Captain(s)/Coach(s): Cameron Reece, Coach. Kara Foley and Kayla Clark, Captains.

2018-19 Performance:  Record: 16-4  Tournament Rankings/Results:  Notables:

Number of Returning Players (Include starters): 5

Players to Watch: Kayla Clark, Kara Foley, Cam Chawgo, Daylan Bonner

New additions: Daylan Bonner, Cortney Evans-Eppolito, Jackie Ritz, Rachel Kaiser, Yoni Hill, Lindsay Topper

Biggest Rival: Binghamton

Best Player Nickname: n/a

2019-20 Season Outlook: hopeful

Head Coach Quote: Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard