2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Quick Facts / Directory Track the Lady Cats all season at www.upj.pitt.edu/athletics

LADY CAT BASKETBALL QUICK FACTS LOCATION: Johnstown, Pa. HEAD COACH: Sasha Palmer (5th year) ENROLLMENT: 3,100 ALMA MATER: Northern Michigan University (2000) PRESIDENT: Dr. Jem Spectar RECORD AT PITT-JOHNSTOWN: 59-55 (.518) ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Pat Pecora OVERALL RECORD: 59-55 (.518) 2011-2012: 37th Lady Cat Season ASSISTANT COACH: Andrea Dalton (1st year) OVERALL RECORD: 745-236 (.759) ALMA MATER: Pitt-Johnstown ARENA: Sports Center STARTERS RETURNING/LOST: 2/3 COLORS: Navy Blue and Vegas Gold LETTERMEN RETURNING / LOST: 7/6 CONFERENCE: West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC) LAST NCAA TOURNEY APPEARANCE: 2007

PITT-JOHNSTOWN PITT-JOHNSTOWN ATHLETIC STAFF DIRECTORY PRIMARY MEDIA OUTLETS

Athletics Office Phone….. ……………..(814) 269-2000 WJAC-TV 6 SPORTS THE TRIBUNE-DEMOCRAT Matt Maisel, Mike Tressa Chris Morelli, Mike Mastovich, Athletics Fax.. …………………………..(814) 269-2026 (814) 255-7651 Cory Isenberg Athletics Director………….…………………Pat Pecora Fax: (814) 255-7658 (814) 532-5080 Assistant Athletics Director…………….Amy Buxbaum Fax: (814) 539-1409

Sports Information Director……………..Chris Caputo SOMERSET DAILY AMERICAN ALTOONA MIRROR S.I.D. Office Phone……………………..(814) 269-2031 Sports Department Neil Rudel (800) 452-0823 (800) 222-1962 NCAA Faculty Rep……………...…… Dr. Ray Wrabley Fax: (814) 445-2935 Fax: (814) 946-7540

Athletics Secretary…………………..… Judy Blackburn WTAJ-TV 10 SPORTS BEDFORD GAZETTE Athletics Trainers……………….... Scott Mamula, Elissa Till (800) 762-6053 (814) 623-1151 Trainer’s Office Phone…...…... (814) 269-1935 or 2024 Fax: (814) 946-4763 Fax: (814) 623-5055

Equipment Mgr….Todd Williams…….. (814) 269-7170 PGH. POST-GAZETTE PGH. TRIBUNE-REVIEW Equipment Room Phone……………….(814) 269-7167 Phil Axelrod Dave Mackall (412) 263-1621 (888) 748-8742 Intramural Dir…..Elissa Till…..……….(814) 269-2024 Fax: (412) 263-1926 Fax: (412) 320-7964

Aquatics Dir……..Jamie Hedrick……... (814) 269-2006 GREENSBURG TRIBUNE-REVIEW THE ADVOCATE Pool Hotline……………………………..(814) 269-2002 Dave Mackall (Pitt-Johnstown Student Paper) (800) 690-8040 (814) 269-7470 Athletics Website…... www.upj.pitt.edu/athletics Fax: (724) 830-6285

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS DESIGN AND LAYOUT: Chris Caputo, Sports Information Director

COVER LAYOUT, DESIGN AND PHOTOS: Alice Single

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS: Sasha Palmer, Andrea Dalton

PHOTOGRAPHY: Alice Single (Covers and Action Photos), Rick Povich, Pitt-Johnstown User Services, The Tribune-Democrat, The Advocate

PRINTING: Cover: Solutionist Marketing and Print Communications Interior: Pitt-Johnstown Print Shop

1 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball Head Coach Sasha Palmer

CAREER RECORD AT PITT-JOHNSTOWN

YEAR RECORD WVIAC OVERALL PCT. 07-08 10-18 9-11 10-18 .357 08-09 18-12 14-6 28-30 .483 09-10 15-13 12-10 43-43 .500 10-11 16-12 13-9 59-55 .518

Head Coach Sasha Palmer On Aug. 1, 2007, Sasha Palmer took over the duties as Lady Cat basketball head coach. After struggling through a difficult first season, Coach Palmer led the Lady Cats to an 18-12 overall record in 2008-09 and the program’s first appearance in the WVIAC Tournament Semifinals since becoming eligible to compete for conference championships in 2007-08. Last season, the Lady Cats finished with their third straight winning season under Palmer, ending the 2010-11 campaign 16-12 overall and 13-9 in the WVIAC. Pitt-Johnstown also advanced to the WVIAC Tournament Quarterfinals in Charleston, W. Va. Prior to her arrival at Pitt-Johnstown, Coach Palmer spent four seasons as the top assistant coach of the women’s basketball team at Shippensburg University, where her duties included recruiting, working with the post players and monitoring the team’s academic progress. Coach Palmer also spent six weeks of the 2005-06 regular season as Shippensburg’s acting head coach when Kristy Trn was on maternity leave. During her tenure at Shippensburg, Coach Palmer worked with 2004 PSAC Western Division Rookie of the Year and two-time All-PSAC Western Division selection Shanna Oaddams, as well as Kim Strickland, who ranked second in career blocks and sixth in career rebounds for the Lady Raiders. Palmer also coached 2007 PSAC Rookie of the Year Lauren Beckley, who led the conference in scoring as a freshman. A native of Watertown, Wis., Coach Palmer is a 2000 graduate of Northern Michigan University where she had an outstanding playing career for the Wildcats. In 1998, she led Northern Michigan to the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Region championship, the first of three-straight regional championship game appearances. As a senior in 1999-00, Coach Palmer ranked fourth in the nation in scoring at 22.7 points per game and led Division II in total points with 703. She garnered All-Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) North Division first-team honors, GLIAC Tournament Most Valuable Player, and Second-Team Daktronics All-America honors and Honorable Mention Women’s Division II Bulletin All-American accolades. Following her career at Northern Michigan, Coach Palmer competed professionally in Europe for two years, playing for Lausanne Olympic in Switzerland (2002) and Basket Club Racing in Luxembourg (2003). While in Switzerland, she averaged 29 points and 11 rebounds per game and was selected as a European All-Star. In Luxembourg, Coach Palmer averaged 34 points and 13 rebounds per game, leading her team to the Luxembourg championship with only one loss. That year, she was selected the league’s Most Valuable Player. Coach Palmer also spent four years as a member of the four-time Women’s Eastern Basketball Alliance (WEBA) champion Harrisburg (Pa.) Horizon. In 2005, the Lady Horizon recorded the first perfect season in WEBA history, finishing the year 9-0. Four times Coach Palmer earned All-WEBA first-team honors. In 2006 and 2007, she took home WEBA Most Valuable Player honors after leading the league in scoring and rebounding in 2006 and scoring in 2007. Coach Palmer earned her Bachelor of Science degree in physical education/health at Northern Michigan University in 2001 and her Master of Science degree in organizational development and leadership at Shippensburg University in 2007. Coach Palmer is married to Jamal Palmer, a Mountain Cat men’s basketball assistant coach. The Palmers and their daughter Payton reside in Johnstown.

2 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball Asst. Coach Andrea Dalton

Former Lady Cat basketball standout Andrea Dalton joins Head Coach Sasha Palmer’s staff for the 2011-12 season while she completes her Bachelor’s Degree in English Education. Dalton, a true student-athlete, excelled on the court and in the classroom in her four seasons at Pitt-Johnstown. Dalton, a two-time All- WVIAC selection, including a spot on the first-team in 2011, also garnered First-Team Daktronics All-Atlantic Region honors after leading the Lady Cats in scoring (19.4 pts.) and rebounding (8.9 rpg.) as a senior. She became Pitt- Johnstown’s 33rd 1,000-point scorer after pouring in a career-high 36 points at Glenville State (WV) College on Dec. 4, 2010. Dalton wrapped-up her stellar career ranked 11th on the Lady Cat All-Time Scoring List with 1,417 points and tied for 15th with Justine George on the all-time rebounding list with 611 rebounds. Academically, Dalton, a native of Washington, Pa. and a graduate of Trinity Area High School, was on Pitt-Johnstown’s Dean’s List every semester in college and currently has a 3.875 overall GPA. She was named to the Athletic Directors’ Honor Roll three straight years and to the WVIAC Commissioner’s Honor Roll two consecutive years. Along with being a member of several international honor societies, Dalton was also inducted Assistant Coach into the Chi Alpha Sigma National Athlete Honor Society. In 2011, Dalton earned a spot on the CoSIDA/Capital One Academic All-District Second- Andrea Dalton Team.

3 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball Administraon

Dr. Jem Spectar was named the fifth president of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown in March 2007. President Spectar, an award-winning professor, previously served as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Western Oregon University. He received a Bachelor of Arts in international studies from the University of La Verne; a Master of Business Administration from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C.; a Jurist Doctorate in from the University of Maryland Law School, and a Master of Arts in politics and a doctorate in political science from Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, Calif. President Spectar recognizes and enthusiastically celebrates our student scholar-athlete accomplishments that add value to the university and enhance campus and community pride. He has published numerous scholarly articles on international law and has made presentations on issues involving human rights, the global commons and international health. With extensive university experience, he holds membership in a number of professional organizations. Dr. Jem Spectar Pitt-Johnstown President

In July 2008, Pat Pecora was named Pitt-Johnstown Athletic Director. Pecora also continues in his position as the Mountain Cats’ head coach, a duty he has held since graduating from West Liberty State (W.Va.) College in 1976. Pecora began his career at Pitt-Johnstown as the school’s head soccer and wrestling coach and a physical education instructor. His work has created a legacy that has brought national attention to the Pitt-Johnstown athletics program. In his 35 years at Pitt- Johnstown, his teams have captured a pair of NCAA Division II National Championships and 20 NCAA Regional Championships. Pecora has coached 10 individual national champions and a total of 126 All-Americans. Academically, he has tutored 89 NWCA All- Academic Wrestling Team selections. Pecora has been inducted into five Halls of Fame, including the Pennsylvania Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame and the NCAA Division II Wrestling Hall of Fame. As Athletic Director, Pecora is responsible for overall leadership, student-athlete development, and compliance with University, WVIAC, and NCAA rules and regulations. Pecora received his BA in health and physical education from West Liberty Pat Pecora State and has done graduate work in the area of health education at the University of Pittsburgh. Athletic Director

In September 2011, Johnstown native Amy Buxbuam took over the duties of Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services. Buxbaum also serves as the University’s Senior Woman Administrator (SWA), Compliance and Academic Coordinator, SAAC Coordinator, and CHAMPS/Life Skills Coordinator. Buxbaum, a former standout basketball player at Ferndale Area High School, earned a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Policy and Management at Carnegie Mellon University in 1992 where she was a member of the basketball team for four years. She then enrolled at the University of Pennsylvania School of Law and earned a Juris Doctorate in 1995. Buxbaum served as assistant athletic director and assistant women’s basketball coach at Emmanuel College in Boston for a year, before becoming the head women’s basketball coach at Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pa. She also served as associate athletic director and SWA at Juniata. Buxbaum then spent the next seven years as athletic director at Chatham University in Pittsburgh where she guided the department through the addition of three new varsity sports, construction of an $18 million athletic and fitness center, and the transition to the NCAA Division III Presidents’ Athletic Conference. In 2008, received the addition title and responsibilities of assistant dean of students. Amy Buxbaum

Assistant Athletic Director 4 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball Athlecs‐Mountain Cat Proud

Pitt-Johnstown varsity teams compete in NCAA Division II athletics and are members of the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC). Pitt- Johnstown’s student-athletes have garnered individual and team honors at the conference, regional and national levels. The 11 varsity sports offer student-athletes an opportunity to compete and represent Pitt-Johnstown, while they learn valuable lessons that can be applied off the court, field, mat or track.

PITT-JOHNSTOWN ATHLETICS - WE ARE MOUNTAIN CAT PROUD!

Pitt-Johnstown NCAA Division II Intercollegiate Sports Men’s Women’s Basketball Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Soccer Wrestling Track

5 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball Tradion of Excellence

LADY CAT BASKETBALL “TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE” ALL-TIME WIN PERCENTAGE  36-year record of 745-236 (.759) TOP TEN SCHOOLS IN DIVISION II  Home record of 409-55 (.882)  Twenty-Four All-Americans, including nine Kodak All- # TEAM YRS. WON LOSS PCT. Americans  Three First-Team All-WVIAC selections, seven Second- 1. Drury (Mo.) 11 280 67 .807 Team and three All-Freshmen Team choices 2. Arkansas Tech 34 849 222 .793  Thirty-Three 1,000-point scorers  Jodi Gault finished Pitt-Johnstown career ranked sixth in 3. Delta State (Miss.) 32 802 212 .791 victories (540) and seventh in winning percentage (.776) among active Division II coaches 4. Bentley (Mass.) 37 870 231 .790  Jodi Gault finished Pitt-Johnstown career eighth all-time in 5. W. Texas A&M 30 714 194 .786 both winning percentage (.7759) and victories (540) among Division II coaches 6. Pitt-Johnstown 36 745 236 .759  The Lady Cat basketball program is 11th in all-time victories with 745 7. Rollins (Fla.) 25 553 183 .751  1992 NCAA Division II Champion "Player of the Year" Mindy Young 8. Cal Poly Pomona 37 840 288 .745  Ten GTE/Verizon/ESPN The Magazine Academic All- 9. Northern State (S.D.) 34 736 255 .743 District College Division Women's Team selections and one First Team Academic All-American (Melissa Patterson 10. Fort Valley (Ga.) St. 30 646 233 .735 in 2005)

In NCAA Division II Basketball, the Pitt-Johnstown women’s program is synonymous with success on the court and in the classroom. In 36 years of the program’s existence, the Lady Cats have produced 24 All-Americans, 10 All-WVIAC Team selections and 10 GTE/Verizon/ESPN The Magazine/Capital One Academic All-District College Division Women's Basketball Team members, including a first-team and a pair of second-team academic All-Americans. Under highly respected Head Coach Jodi Gault, the Lady Cats posted an impressive 540-156 mark from 1992 to 2007, which equates to a .776 winning percentage. Overall, the Lady Cats’ program is 745-236 since its inception in 1975. This record computes to a winning percentage of .7594, which ranks sixth in the nation. At home, in the Sports Center, the Lady Cats are an astonishing 409-55 (.882). Coach Gault, who ended her 25-year career at Pitt-Johnstown following the 2006-07 season, became the eighth Division II women’s basketball coach to reach the 500-career victory plateau when the Lady Cats defeated Tiffin (OH) University, 81-71, at the University of Findlay (OH) Tournament on Nov. 19, 2005. She finished ranked eighth all-time among Division II coaches in both wins and winning percentage. The Lady Cats have earned Mason-Dixon and Mideast Conference titles, 16 NCAA Tournament appearances, including a trip to the East Region Semifinals in 2007. The program also has produced five Regional Championships, a trip to the Final Four in 1987 after defeating top-ranked Delta State University and nationally-ranked teams in 13 different seasons. The Lady Cats also have demonstrated academic excellence. Lady Cats have been named to the GTE/Verizon/ESPN The Magazine/Capital One Academic All-District College Division Women's Basketball Team 10 times. In 2005, Melissa Patterson became the program’s only First-Team Academic All-American, while Lindsay Baker was named a Second-Team Academic All-American in 2002. Jessica Zapf joined Baker as the program’s other Second-Team Academic All-American in 2007. In 1992, Coach Gault’s program shot into the national spotlight again when Mindy Young was named the NCAA Champion Division II National Player of the Year. The program has produced 23 All-Americans, including three First-Team Kodak All-American selections: Jill Halapin (1988), Bridget Hale (1990) and Mindy Young (1992). The team also has turned out six Honorable Mention selections to the Kodak list: Carrie Ferguson (1991), Amy Kessler (1992), Denise Gallo (1995), Lindsay Baker (2002), Crystal Barr (2004) and Melissa Patterson (2005), as well as 33 athletes who have reached the 1000- point plateau. Since joining the WVIAC prior to the 2006-07 season, Pitt-Johnstown boasts three First-Team and seven Second- Team All-Conference selections, as well as three All-Freshman Team choices. Since 1975, when Lady Cat basketball became a NCAA varsity sport, the program has flourished athletically and academically and has become one of the most respected in the country.

6 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball 2011‐12 Season Preview

With the loss of four seniors, including Honorable outside. Mention All-American guard Sheena Aden (Sandy Lake, As the 2010-11 season progressed and adjustments Pa.) and First-Team All-Region forward Andrea Dalton were made to the college game, the Lady Cats got more (Washington, Pa.), Head Coach Sasha Palmer (5th and more productivity out of Johnson and Hyland. season) will have an all-new look with some big shoes to Johnson averaged 3.0 points and 3.1 rebounds a game as a fill in 2011-12. true freshman. However, Coach Palmer feels Johnson Aden, an Honorable Mention WBCA/State Farm must be a major scoring threat in addition to her solid All-American, and Dalton, a First-Team Daktronics All- defensive and rebounding abilities. Hyland could be Atlantic Region and First-Team All-WVIAC choice, moving into the two-guard position, but she will also be combined for 53% of Pitt-Johnstown’s scoring a year ago. helping Trimarco at the point guard spot. Twin sisters Kelly and Stacy Goode (Cincinnati, OH) Coach Palmer also added a handful of very talented are also gone. Kelly Goode was the Lady Cats’ third freshmen, including a pair of all-state performers and a leading scorer, while Stacy Goode was Coach Palmer’s state champion, who could make immediate impacts in defensive leader. 2011-12. Despite the losses, the Lady Cats will be ready to Leading this year’s freshmen class are Pennsylvania improve upon last year’s 16-12 record (13-9 WVIAC) and All-State choice Kelsey Sleighter (Guard, Uniontown, Pa.) trip to the WVIAC Quarterfinals. and West Virginia All-State selection Amber Smith Senior point guard Sara Trimarco (Hollidaysburg, Pa.) (Guard, Morgantown, WV). Sleighter is Uniontown will lead this year’s young Lady Cat High School’s second all-time leading squad with her tenacious defense. scorer with 1,245 points, while Smith Trimarco must be a more active finished her career at University High part of the team’s offense as both a School with 1,117 points and 435 scorer and a distributor if this year’s rebounds. squad is going to be successful. She Freshman forward Nicole averaged 3.5 points and 3.0 rebounds, Carman (Cleveland, OH) joins the but led Pitt-Johnstown in assists with Lady Cat squad after leading 106 as a junior. Twinsburg High School to the 2011 Fellow senior and returning Ohio State Championship with a starting forward Kayla Loughner perfect 27-0 record. Carmen averaged (Brinklow, MD), the team’s fourth 9.8 points and 6.0 rebounds per game leading scorer at 7.1 points per game as a senior. in 2010-11, can be a very effective Rounding out this year’s scorer in the paint or from the incoming freshman class is guard perimeter. Loughner needs to look Kaitlynn Fratz (Accident, MD). for open shots and maintain her Fratz averaged 21.9 points per aggressiveness on the offensive end. game on her way to finishing her Sharing the paint with Loughner will be senior forward career at Northern Garrett High School with a school- Katie McBroom (Derry, Pa.) and sophomore center record 2,109 points. Fratz also led Northern Garrett to the Inaya Stephenson (Pittsburgh, Pa.). The duo combined 2011 Maryland State Championship Game. to average 3.9 rebounds and 4.3 points per game last year. Coach Palmer knows this year’s Pitt-Johnstown team McBroom has a big basketball body and can provide has a lot to make-up for with the loss of last year’s scoring solid minutes in the paint, while Stephenson, who has and leadership, but there is plenty of talent and scoring improved vastly after coming in with raw talent as a ability on the 2011-12 squad. Someone, or a group of Lady freshman, is expected to be a big contributor this year. Cats, must step-up and be a leader. If that happens, Pitt- Coach Palmer is also counting on junior sharp- Johnstown could improve on last season’s trip to the shooter Maria Montini (Irwin, Pa.) and talented WVIAC Quarterfinals and make a run at even larger goals. sophomores Rachel Johnson (Palmyra, Pa.) and Grace Hyland (Pittsburgh, Pa.) to help make up for the loss in scoring. Montini averaged 4.1 points and was third on the team with 22 three-pointers as a sophomore a year ago. Montini, who worked very hard on improving her defensive skills, needs to take a leadership role this season and use her terrific shooting ability to score from the

7 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball Meet the Lady Cats

Senior Guard Senior Forward Sara Trimarco Kayla Loughner

Senior Forward Katie McBroom

Junior Guard Sophomore Forward Maria Montini Rachel Johnson

8 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball Meet The Lady Cats

Sophomore Guard Sophomore Forward Grace Hyland Inaya Stephenson

Freshman Forward Freshman Guard Nicole Carman Kaitlynn Fratz

Freshman Guard Freshman Guard Kelsey Sleighter Amber Smith

9 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball 2011‐12 Roster

2011-2012 Lady Cat Numerical Roster

# NAME CLASS POS. HT. HOMETOWN / HIGH SCHOOL 4 Maria Montini JR G 5’8” Irwin, Pa. / Hempfield Area 10 Kelsey Sleighter FR G 5’7” Uniontown, Pa. / Uniontown 11 Kaitlynn Fratz FR G 5’4” Accident, MD / Northern Garrett 20 Rachel Johnson SO F 5’10” Palmyra, Pa. / Palmyra Area 21 Kayla Loughner SR F 5’11” Brinklow, MD / Good Counsel 23 Grace Hyland SO G 5’8” Pittsburgh, Pa. / Upper St. Clair 24 Amber Smith FR G 5’7” Morgantown, WV / University 30 Nicole Carman FR F 5’10” Cleveland, OH / Twinsburg 34 Sara Trimarco SR G 5’6” Hollidaysburg, Pa. / Hollidaysburg Area 35 Inaya Stephenson SO F 6’0” Pittsburgh, Pa. / Winchester Thurston 45 Katie McBroom SR F 6’0” Derry, Pa. / Derry Area

The Lady Cat Basketball Program also would like to thank: Dr. Ernest J. Mantini ('79) (Dentist)

2011-2012 PITT-JOHNSTOWN LADY CAT BASKETBALL STAFF Head Coach……………………………………………………………………....Sasha Palmer Coaching Record at Pitt- Johnstown / Years………………………….59-55 / .518 / 5th year Coaching Record / Years……………………………………….…….... 59-55 / .518 / 5th year Assistant Coach……………………………………………..………. Andrea Dalton / 1st Year 2010-11 Record………………………………………….……16-12 (13-9 WVIAC, 6th-Place) Women's Basketball Office Phone……………………………………………(814) 269-7173 Athletic Website…………………………………...….…..www.upj.pitt.edu/athletics

Pitt-Johnstown Coaching Staff Baseball………….…………………….……….…….. Todd Williams.……………………………. (814) 269-7170 Basketball (Men)…………………………………….. Bob Rukavina…………………………….. (814) 269-2005 Assistant………………………………… Jamal Palmer…...…………………………..(814) 269-2041 Basketball (Women)…………………………………. Sasha Palmer……………………………… (814) 269-7173 Assistant…………….….……………….. Andrea Dalton..….………...………...……. (814) 269-2032 Cross Country (Women)…………….…………….…Jim Bowser……………………………...… (814) 269-2000 Golf (Men)…………………………………………..... Patrick Greer……………………………… (814) 269-2000 Golf (Women)………………………………………... Patrick Greer.………………………………(814) 269-2032 Soccer (Men)……………………….….……….…….. Eric Kinsey……………………………….. (814) 269-2034 Soccer (Women)……………………………………... Jim Herlinger……………………………… (814) 269-2095 Track (Women)……………………….……….….…. Jim Herlinger……………………………… (814) 269-2095 Volleyball…………………………………………….. Linda Renzi.………………………………. (814) 269-2000 Wrestling…………….……………………………….. Pat Pecora…………………………………. (814) 269-2004 Assistant.………………………………... Jody Strittmatter………………………….. (814) 269-2004 10 #34 SARA TRIMARCO Senior 5’6” Guard

HOMETOWN: Hollidaysburg, Pa. HIGH SCHOOL: Hollidaysburg Area MAJOR: Business

As a Lady Cat Sara Trimarco anchored the point-guard position for the second straight year in 2010-11. Trimarco started 27 of the Lady Cats’ 28 games and averaged 3.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. Her 106 assists paced the team, while her 48 steals ranked second on the team. Trimarco also shot 37.3% (31-83) from the field, 41.9% (13-31 from three-point range and 73.3% (22-30) from the free-throw line. As a junior, Trimarco led Pitt-Johnstown or tied for the team lead in rebounding two times. She also led in assists 16 times and steals nine times during the 2010-11 season. In 28 games (18 starts) as a sophomore, she averaged 3.4 ppg. and 2.0 rpg. while also finishing third on the team in assists with 75. She shot 32.6% (29-89) from the field and 27.0% (10-37) from distance. She also hit 86.7% of her free throws, missing just four attempts all season. Trimarco finished third on the team in steals (42) in 2009-10. Trimarco averaged 2.1 points, 1.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 29 games played (10 starts) as a freshman in 2008-09. Her 90 assists ranked third on the team, while her 32 steals tied for fifth. She also shot 38.1% (24-63) from the field and 48.1% (13-27) from the free- throw line. Trimarco wrapped up her freshman season ranked 30th in NCAA Division II in assist-to-turnover-ratio at 1.76. Through three seasons, Trimarco has highs of 15 points vs. Ohio Valley (WV) University on Jan. 27, 2011, 11 rebounds at University of Charleston (WV) on Jan. 29, 2011 and 15 assists against Salem International (WV) University on Feb. 23, 2009. She also had 13 assists at Salem International on Jan. 29, 2009. Sara is the daughter of Tom and Cindy Trimarco.

At Hollidaysburg Area High School Sara Trimarco, a three-year letter winner, led Hollidaysburg Area High School in assists and steals during the 2006-07 and 2007-08 seasons. Trimarco also helped lead Hollidaysburg to a 20-3 record and the top seed in the 2008 District VI AAAA Playoffs. Trimarco garnered her school’s Distinguished Athlete Award as a senior and was selected to represent Blair County in the Altoona Mirror Basketball Classic. Sara was coached by Joe Hurd at Hollidaysburg Area High School.

11 #21 KAYLA LOUGHNER Senior 5’11” Forward

HOMETOWN: Brinklow, MD HIGH SCHOOL: Good Counsel MAJOR: Psychology

As a Lady Cat Kayla Loughner joined Head Coach Sasha Palmer’s starting line-up in 2010-11 and finished as the team’s fourth leading scorer at 7.1 points per game. Loughner also averaged 2.7 rebounds and one assist per game. She shot 35.5% (65-183) from the floor, 24.6% (17-69) from behind the three-point line and 78.6% (44-56) from the free-throw line. Loughner poured in a career-high 21 points at Shepherd (WV) University on Dec. 18 to lead the Lady Cats. She followed that up with a 20-point performance against Lock Haven University in the Sports Center on Dec. 30. She also paced the team in rebounding on two occasions as a junior. Loughner scored in double-figures 10 times and pulled down five or more rebounds five times during the 2010-11 season Loughner made 26 appearances and five starts in her initial season with the Lady Cats after transferring to Pitt-Johnstown from NCAA Division I Longwood (VA) University. Loughner averaged 3.4 ppg. and 1.8 rpg. for the Lady Cats in 2009-10. She shot 25.7% (28-109) from the field and put in 90.9% (20- 22) of her free throws. She also recorded 12 steals and 10 assists during the season. Through two seasons with the Lady Cats, Loughner has career-highs of 21 points at Shepherd on Dec. 18, 2010 and nine rebounds at Davis & Elkins (WV) College on Nov. 17, 2010. Kayla is the daughter of Russ and Donna Loughner.

At Longwood (VA) University Kayla Loughner transferred to Pitt-Johnstown prior to the 2009- 10 season after playing one season at NCAA Division I Longwood (VA) University where she played in 16 games (1 start) and averaged 1.7 points and nearly one rebound per game. At Good Counsel High School At Good Counsel High School, Loughner averaged 8.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game as a senior. She finished her career with 458 points, 229 rebounds and 163 assists. Loughner, a team captain, was named Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) All-Conference in 2007-08. As a senior, Loughner led Good Counsel in three-point field goals and three-point field goal percentage. Loughner was named a 2008 AAU All-American after leading her team to a third- place finish in the AAU Open Division. Loughner was also a member of the Maryland Junior Olympic Team in both 2006 and 2007. Loughner was coached by Tom Splaine at Good Counsel High School.

12 #45 KATIE McBROOM Senior 6’0” Forward

HOMETOWN: Derry, Pa. HIGH SCHOOL: Derry Area MAJOR: Psychology

As a Lady Cat Katie McBroom averaged 1.4 points and 1.3 rebounds in 16 games off the bench in 2010-11. She shot 8-26 from the field, 1-3 from three-point range and 6-12 from the charity stripe. McBroom also dished out 10 assists and made three steals. McBroom appeared in 22 games and made six starts in her first season as a Lady Cat after transferring to Pitt-Johnstown from Mansfield University. McBroom averaged 1.8 points and 2.5 rebounds per game for the Lady Cats in 2009-10. She shot 31.8% (14-44) from the field and 40.0% (2-5) from three-point range. McBroom also knocked down 56.3% (9-16) of her free throws and gave out 17 assists last season. Through two seasons with the Pitt-Johnstown program, McBroom has scored a career-high eight points at Bluefield State (WV) College on Feb. 5, 2011 and pulled in a career-best nine rebounds against Bluefield State (WV) College on Feb. 6, 2010. Katie is the daughter of Connie and Greg McBroom.

At Mansfield University Katie McBroom transferred to Pitt-Johnstown prior to the 2009-10 season after playing one season at NCAA Division II Mansfield University. McBroom played in 16 games at Mansfield and averaged 1.4 points and 1.8 rebounds in just over eight minutes per game. At Derry Area High School McBroom, a three-year letter winner in basketball and volleyball, averaged 10.8 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game as a senior. She finished her career with 826 points, 601 rebounds and 152 assists. McBroom earned WPIAL First-Team All-Section honors as a senior and was tabbed a WPIAL All-Star and an Indiana Optimist All-Star. As a volleyball player, McBroom was a WPIAL Second-Team choice as a senior and an Honorable Mention selection as both a sophomore and a junior. McBroom was also a member of Who’s Who Among American High School Students and Athletes. She was coached by Ralph McGinnis at Derry Area High School.

13 #4 MARIA MONTINI Junior 5’8” Guard

HOMETOWN: Irwin, Pa. HIGH SCHOOL: Hempfield Area MAJOR: Secondary Education-Mathematics

As a Lady Cat In 25 games-played as a sophomore in 2010-11, Maria Montini averaged 4.1 points and 1.2 rebounds per game. She shot 35.5% from behind the three-point line, and her 22 three -pointers ranked third on the team. Montini also shot 38.8% (38-98) from the field and 5-6 from the free-throw line. She scored in double-figures three times as a sophomore, including 12 points in a 4-5 effort from behind the three- point line against Ohio Valley (WV) University on January 27. Montini appeared in 28 games and made five starts in her first season with the Lady Cats. Montini made her presence known quickly on the team in 2009-10, averaging 5.4 points and 1.0 rebounds per game. She shot 37.0% (50-135) from the field and 36.3% (37-102) from beyond the three-point arc. Montini hit 76.5% (13-17) from the charity stripe. She also dished out 29 assists and registered 14 steals last season for the Lady Cats. Montini has posted single-game career-highs of 19 points against West Virginia Wesleyan College on Jan. 25, 2010 and four rebounds against Ohio Wesleyan University on Nov. 28, 2009 and four rebounds against Shepherd (WV) University on Feb. 17, 2011. Maria is the daughter of Jim and Diane Montini.

At Hempfield Area High School Maria Montini was a three-time WPIAL AAAA First-Team All- Section selection. Montini, a four-year starter, averaged 14.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game as a senior in 2008-09. She finished her career with 1,021 points, 259 rebounds, 218 assists and 137 three-pointers. Montini played in the 2009 Pennsylvania Roundball Classic All-Star Game and was a three-time Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Female Athlete of the Week choice. Montini was also a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Terrific Ten selection in both 2007 and 2009. Montini scored 25 points on her way to being named Most Valuable Player of the 2009 Kenny Durrett Classic All-Star Game. Montini also garnered All-Tournament Team honors at the Shaler-Etna Tip-Off Tournament in 2006 and 2007 and the Hempfield Area High School Christmas Tournament in 2007. Montini was coached by Gene Brisbane at Hempfield Area High School.

14 #20 RACHEL JOHNSON Sophomore 5’10” Forward

HOMETOWN: Palmyra, Pa. HIGH SCHOOL: Palmyra Area MAJOR: Biology

As a Lady Cat Rachel Johnson played in 27 games and made five starts as a true freshman in 2010-11. Johnson averaged 3.0 points per game and was the team’s fourth-leading rebounder at 3.1 per game. She shot 44.1% from the floor, including 7-15 (46.7%) from behind the three-point line, and 59.1% (13-22) from the free-throw line. Johnson dished out 17 assists, blocked five shots and made eight steals. Johnson scored in double-figures twice as a freshman and grabbed five or more rebounds eight times. Johnson scored season-highs of 11 points at Regis (CO) University on Nov. 26, 2010 and 11 points against West Virginia Wesleyan College on Feb. 23, 2011. She also pulled down eight rebounds at Bluefield State (WV) College on Feb. 5, 2011 and eight rebounds against West Virginia Wesleyan on Feb. 23, 2011. Rachel is the daughter of Mark and Diane Johnson.

At Palmyra Area High School Rachel Johnson was a four-year letter winner and three-year starter at Palmyra Area High School, where she scored 739 points, pulled down a school-record 956 rebounds and made 172 steals. Johnson, a Second-Team All-County selection as a junior and a first- team choice in 2010, averaged 9.0 points and 12.2 rebounds per game as a senior. She was a two-time Mid-Penn Keystone Division Honorable- Mention All-Star who played in the 2010 Mid-Penn All-Star Game and the PA Hoops North vs. South All-Star Game. Johnson also helped her team reach the PIAA Sweet 16 in 2008-09, and win back-to-back titles at the Warwick Holiday Tournament. Johnson, a recipient of a Pitt-Johnstown Presidential Scholarship, was a four-year Honor Roll student and a member of the National Honor Society. She also earned a Kiwanis Club Scholar-Athlete Award. In addition to basketball, she was a three-year starter on Palmyra’s girls’ soccer team. She was coached by Ron Berman at Palmyra Area High School.

15 #35 INAYA STEPHENSON Sophomore 6’0” Forward

HOMETOWN: Pittsburgh, Pa. HIGH SCHOOL: Winchester Thurston MAJOR: Accounting

As a Lady Cat Inaya Stephenson made her Lady Cat debut and played in 26 games as a true freshman in 2010-11. In 10 minutes per game, Stephenson averaged 2.9 points and 2.3 rebounds. She shot 44.6% (33-74) from the field and 52.6% (10-19) from the free-throw line. Stephenson also collected eight assists, six blocks and three steals. Through one season, Stephenson scored a career-high 10 points and pulled down nine rebounds at Glenville State (WV) College on Dec. 4, 2010. In addition, she grabbed eight rebounds against West Virginia State University on Feb. 19, 2011. Inaya is the daughter of Ithania Hawes.

At Winchester Thurston High School Inaya Stephenson comes to Pitt-Johnstown after playing two seasons at Schenley High School and two seasons at Winchester Thurston High School, where she combined to score over 1,000 points for her career. In two seasons at Winchester Thurston, Stephenson totaled 733 points, and she also scored her 1,000th point during the 2009-10 season. She averaged 16.0 points per game as a senior, and 17.3 ppg., 12.3 rpg., 1.8 apg., 1.2 spg. and 2.9 bpg as a junior. She also shot 87.9% from the free-throw line in 2008-09. Stephenson, a 2009-10 captain for Winchester Thurston, was selected to play in the Kenny Durrett Classic All-Star Game. In 2008-09, she was named Most Valuable Player of the Lady Bulldog Snowflake Shoot-Out. As a sophomore at Schenley, Stephenson played on a team that placed second in the 2008 City Championship, and she played on the school’s first-ever state quarterfinalist team. She was coached by Debbie Lewis at Schenley High School and Monica Williams at Winchester Thurston High School.

16 #23 GRACE HYLAND Sophomore 5’8” Guard

HOMETOWN: Pittsburgh, Pa. HIGH SCHOOL: Upper St. Clair MAJOR: Biology / Pre-Medicine

As a Lady Cat Grace Hyland played in 22 games and averaged nearly 14 minutes per game as a freshman in 2010- 11. Hyland averaged 2.7 points, one rebound and nearly one assist per game. Her 23 steals ranked fifth on the team. Hyland shot 22-59 (37.3%) from the floor, 10-31 (32.3%) from three-point range, and 5-9 (55.6%) from the charity stripe. Hyland posted single-game highs of nine points vs. Wheeling Jesuit (WV) University on Feb. 7, 2011, and three rebounds against Lock Haven University on Dec. 30, 2010 and three rebounds against Wheeling Jesuit (WV) University on Feb. 7, 2011. She also dished out two assists five times. Grace is the daughter of Scott Hyland and Beth Rotella.

At Upper St. Clair High School Grace Hyland lettered four years, was a three-year starter and a two- year captain at Upper St. Clair High School. Hyland, an Almanac Second- Team All-Section selection as a junior, helped lead Upper St. Clair to a WPIAL AAAA Championship in 2008. She also helped take the squad to the PIAA Final Four in 2007. Hyland finished her career with 591 points and 211 rebounds. She also ranks fourth on the school’s all-time three- pointers made list. In 2009-10 season, Hyland averaged 10.0 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.0 steals, and 1.7 assists per game. She shot 32.5% from the field, 26.8% from three-point range and 75.6% from the free-throw line in her senior season. Academically, Hyland graduated with high honors and was a member of the National Honor Society. Hyland received a Pitt-Johnstown Presidential Scholarship. She was coached by Ernie Koontz at Upper St. Clair High School.

17 #30 NICOLE CARMAN Freshman 5’10” Forward

HOMETOWN: Cleveland, OH HIGH SCHOOL: Twinsburg MAJOR: Psychology

At Twinsburg High School Nicole Carman, a four-year letterman in both basketball and at Twinsburg High School, averaged 9.8 points and 6.0 rebounds per game on her way to guiding her team to the 2011 Ohio State Championship with a perfect 27-0 record. In her four high school seasons, Carman’s team posted a 94-8 overall record and appeared in three district finals, three regional tournaments, and a state championship game. Carman was a two-time Northeast Ohio All-Conference selection who was named a Greater Cleveland Basketball Coaches Association All-Star and a Tri-County All-Star following her senior season. She also represented the in the 2011 Continental Cup Games. On the tennis court, Carman, Twinsburg High School’s Most Valuable Player in 2011, was tabbed Northeast Ohio All-Conference three times on her way to guiding her team to three conference titles. She also earned a letter in track and field in the shot put and javelin. Nicole is the daughter of Hubert and Debora Carman. She was coached by Julie Solis at Twinsburg High School.

#11 KAITLYNN FRATZ Freshman 5’4” Guard

HOMETOWN: Accident, MD HIGH SCHOOL: Northern Garrett MAJOR: Early Childhood Development

At Northern Garrett High School Kaitlynn Fratz finished her career at Northern Garrett (MD) High School as Garrett County’s all-time leading scorer for both boys and girls with 2,103 points. She averaged 26.1 points per game as a senior and 21.9 points per game in her four years as a starter. Fratz, a four-time Appalachian Mountain Athletic Conference (AMAC) First-Team All-Conference selection and the 2010 and 2011 AMAC Player of the Year, holds school records for career points (2,103), assists (305), and steals (284), and the single season scoring record with 734 points. Fratz, a two-time Cumberland Times News All-Area Player of the Year and the 2010-11 Cumberland Times News Athlete of the Year, led Northern Garrett to the 2011 Maryland State Championship game for only the second time in school history. Along with basketball, Fratz was also a four-year letter-winner in , soccer and track. In 2010, she earned the Cumberland Times News All-Area Outstanding Offensive Player of the Year as a member of the soccer team. Fratz, was the vice president of her senior class, graduated with a 3.3 overall GPA. Kaitlynn is the daughter of Steve and Tracy Fratz. She was coached by her father Steve Fratz and Pete Brosnihan at Northern Garrett High School.

18 #10 KELSEY SLEIGHTER Freshman 5’7” Guard

HOMETOWN: Uniontown, Pa. HIGH SCHOOL: Uniontown MAJOR: Engineering Technology

At Uniontown High School Kelsey Sleighter was a four-year letter winner and a three-year starter at Uniontown High School where she was named to the Pennsylvania All-State Girls’ Basketball Team following the 2010-11 season. She finished her career as the school’s second all-time leading scorer with 1,245 points. Sleighter, just the third Lady Raider to reach the 1,000- point plateau, also amassed 145 three-pointers, 503 rebounds, 328 assists, and 254 steals. She also shot 87% from the free-throw line. As a senior, she finished second in the WPIAL in scoring (19.3 ppg.) and second in three-pointers (49). Sleighter, a three-time WPIAL All-Section selection and a three-time All-County choice, also averaged 4.5 steals per game as a senior. She was tabbed a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Terrific 10 and played in the 2011 Pittsburgh Roundball Classic. Sleighter was named to the 2010 US Junior National AAU Basketball All- Tournament Team as a member of the Nate Smith Basketball Club Team in Morgantown, W.Va. In the classroom, Sleighter, a 2010-11 Uniontown High School Scholar-Athlete Award recipient, graduated fourth in her class and was a member of the National Honor Society. Kelsey is the daughter of Chris and Linda Sleighter. She was coached by Jason Winfrey at Uniontown High School.

#24 AMBER SMITH Freshman 5’7” Guard

HOMETOWN: Morgantown, WV HIGH SCHOOL: University MAJOR: Political Science

At University High School Amber Smith, who began her high school career at Trinity Christian School, transferred to University High School following her freshman season. After scoring 257 points and grabbing 112 rebounds as a freshman, Smith added 860 more points and 323 more rebounds at University High School to finish her career with 1,117 points and 435 rebounds. Smith earned Second-Team West Virginia All-State honors as a senior and third-team all-state honors following her freshman and junior seasons. She was a three-time All-Ohio Valley Conference choice and was named to the Dominion Post All-Area Team three times. Smith, a four-year letter- winner, was also named to the West Virginia State Tournament All- Tournament Team in 2009. Amber is the daughter of Brad and Michelle Smith. She was coached by Kamila Meikel at University High School.

19 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball Individual Stascs

#34 Sara Trimarco Senior 5’6” Guard

SARA TRIMARCO’S STATISTICS AS A LADY CAT YEAR GP FG-FGA PCT. 3G-3GA PCT. FT-FTA PCT. REB. AVG. A S PTS. AVG. 08-09 29 24-63 38.1 0-3 0.00 13-27 48.1 47 1.6 90 32 61 2.1 09-10 28 29-89 32.6 10-37 27.0 26-30 86.7 55 2.0 75 42 94 3.4 10-11 28 31-83 37.3 13-31 41.9 22-30 73.3 84 3.0 106 48 97 3.5

TOTALS: 85 84-235 35.8 23-71 32.4 61-87 70.1 186 2.2 271 122 252 3.0

#21 Kayla Loughner Senior 5’11” Forward

KAYLA LOUGHNER’S STATISTICS AS A LADY CAT YEAR GP FG-FGA PCT. 3G-3GA PCT. FT-FTA PCT. REB. AVG. A S PTS. AVG. 09-10 26 28-109 25.7 12-56 21.4 20-22 90.9 47 1.8 10 12 88 3.4 10-11 27 65-183 35.5 17-69 24.6 44-56 78.6 72 2.7 27 13 191 7.1

TOTALS: 53 93-292 31.9 29-125 23.2 64-78 82.1 119 2.3 37 25 279 5.3

#45 Katie McBroom Senior 6’0” Forward

KATIE MCBROOM’S STATISTICS AS A LADY CAT YEAR GP FG-FGA PCT. 3G-3GA PCT. FT-FTA PCT. REB. AVG. A S PTS. AVG. 09-10 22 14-44 31.8 2-5 40.0 9-16 56.3 54 2.5 17 4 39 1.8 10-11 16 8-26 30.8 1-3 33.3 6-12 50.0 21 1.3 10 3 23 1.4

TOTALS: 38 22-70 31.4 3-8 37.5 15-28 53.6 75 2.0 27 7 62 1.6

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#4 Maria Montini Junior 5’8” Guard

MARIA MONTINI’S STATISTICS AS A LADY CAT YEAR GP FG-FGA PCT. 3G-3GA PCT. FT-FTA PCT. REB. AVG. A S PTS. AVG. 09-10 28 50-135 37.0 37-102 36.3 13-17 76.5 29 1.0 29 14 150 5.4 10-11 25 38-98 38.8 22-62 35.5 5-6 83.3 30 1.2 17 3 103 4.1

TOTALS: 53 88-233 37.8 59-164 36.0 18-23 78.3 59 1.1 46 17 253 4.8

#20 Rachel Johnson Sophomore 5’10” Forward

RACHEL JOHNSON’S STATISTICS AS A LADY CAT YEAR GP FG-FGA PCT. 3G-3GA PCT. FT-FTA PCT. REB. AVG. A S PTS. AVG. 10-11 27 30-68 44.1 7-15 46.7 13-22 59.1 85 3.1 17 8 80 3.0

TOTALS 27 30-68 44.1 7-15 46.7 13-22 59.1 85 3.1 17 8 80 3.0

#35 Inaya Stephenson Sophomore 6’0” Forward

INAYA STEPHENSON’S STATISTICS AS A LADY CAT YEAR GP FG-FGA PCT. 3G-3GA PCT. FT-FTA PCT. REB. AVG. A S PTS. AVG. 10-11 26 33-74 44.6 0-1 00.0 10-19 52.6 60 2.3 8 3 76 2.9

TOTALS 26 33-74 44.6 0-1 00.0 10-19 52.6 60 2.3 8 3 76 2.9

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#23 Grace Hyland Sophomore 5’8” Guard

GRACE HYLAND’S STATISTICS AS A LADY CAT YEAR GP FG-FGA PCT. 3G-3GA PCT. FT-FTA PCT. REB. AVG. A S PTS. AVG. 10-11 22 22-59 37.3 10-31 32.3 5-9 55.6 22 1.0 18 23 59 2.7

TOTALS 22 22-59 37.3 10-31 32.3 5-9 55.6 22 1.0 18 23 59 2.7

22 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball This Is Pi‐Johsntown

Founded in 1927, the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown is the first and largest regional campus of the University of Pittsburgh. A vital knowledge center and a foremost contributor to the region’s educational, social, cultural, and economic development, Pitt- Johnstown provides a high quality educational experience that is purposefully designed to prepare students for the real world of the 21st century. Pitt-Johnstown’s record of excellence is reflected, in part, by the accomplishments of its students, faculty, and staff; the record of achievements of more than 19,000 alumni; the satisfaction of area employers; and the commendations of many external organizations. Pitt-Johnstown offers a high quality educational experience in supportive living-learning environment, that is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, is current, and is responsive to both our students’ personal and professional needs and to our communities’ needs. Our campus is located on 655 picturesque acres in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania, 70 miles east of Pittsburgh.

23 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball Pi‐Johnstown Joins WVIAC

On March 8, 2006, the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC) announced it was expanding and voted to induct the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and Seton Hill University into the conference. On July 1, 2006, Pitt-Johnstown and Seton Hill assumed membership into the WVIAC. Each school began playing league schedules during the 2007-08 academic year. The Pennsylvania-based schools are the first WVIAC members from outside of West Virginia since Morehead State departed the league in 1933. With the addition of Pitt-Johnstown and Seton Hill, the WVIAC became the largest conference in NCAA Division II with 16 members. Pitt-Johnstown became eligible for conference championships in the 2007-08 season, while Seton Hill became eligible the following year. Pitt-Johnstown was an NCAA Division II independent. Seton Hill was a member of the NAIA American Mideast Conference. The WVIAC, entering its 88th season of existence, has been a member conference of NCAA Division II since 1995. The league celebrated the 25th anniversary of women's athletics within the WVIAC in 2006-07.

Founded in 1924, the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC) rates as one of the oldest leagues at the small-college level. The 15- member conference became the largest league in Division II during the 2006-07 academic year. The current membership includes Alderson-Broaddus College, Bluefield State College, University of Charleston, Concord University, Davis & Elkins College, Fairmont State University, Glenville State College, Ohio Valley University, Shepherd University, West Liberty State College, West Virginia State University, West Virginia Wesleyan College and Wheeling Jesuit University. Pitt-Johnstown and Seton Hill University joined the WVIAC for the 2006-07 season. Pitt- Johnstown and Seton Hill are the WVIAC’s first out-of-state members since 1932. The WVIAC moved into the NCAA Division II ranks in 1994 after a long affiliation with the NAIA. The conference was the only one in Division II to place a team in the national quarterfinals in men’s basketball, football and baseball during the 1998-99 academic year. In addition, in 2002, the WVIAC, along with two other conferences, became the first league to earn four bids to the NCAA Division II WVIAC Commissioner Barry Blizzard (right) presents former- Men’s Basketball Championship tournament. Pitt-Johnstown President Albert Etheridge with a conference banner Commissioner Barry Blizzard, who has held the post since 1987, led the move March 31, 2006. into the NCAA. Blizzard, a native of Bramwell, WV, previously served as the Bluefield State athletic director. The long-time conference chief has served in a variety of national leadership positions, including a two-year term as president of the WVIAC Chronology: Division II Conference Commissioners’ Association. Alumni of conference members include West Virginia State’s Earl Lloyd (the 1924-West Virginia Department of Education helps organize the first African-American to play in the National Basketball Association), Salem WVIAC in a meeting at the Waldo Hotel in Clarksburg. Charter International’s Cecil Underwood (two-term West Virginia governor) and Wheeling members include Alderson, Bethany, Broaddus, Concord, Davis & Jesuit’s John Beilein (former West Virginia University men’s basketball coach). Elkins, Fairmont State, Glenville State, Marshall, Morris Harvey The conference’s basketball tournament is one of the longest running events in (Charleston), New River State (WVU Tech), Potomac State, Salem, collegiate hoops; the 73rd annual event was held earlier this year at the Charleston Shepherd, West Liberty State, West Virginia University and West Virginia Civic Center. Attendance at the WVIAC tournament ranks among the highest in Wesleyan Division II. The conference also boasts a 12-station radio network for the 1927-West Virginia University exits the league. tournament. Women’s sports were incorporated into the WVIAC during the 1981-82 Morehead State (KY) joins the WVIAC. 1929- academic year as the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Association was 1932-Alderson and Broaddus colleges combine to form Alderson-Broaddus. absorbed. Currently, women’s championships are offered in softball, golf, tennis, 1933-Morehead State (KY) leaves the conference. track, basketball, volleyball, cross country and soccer. Men’s championships are conducted in football, cross country, soccer, basketball, baseball, golf, tennis and 1946-Beckley College joins the league. track. 1949-Marshall exits the WVIAC. The WVIAC is headquartered in Princeton, WV. 1955-Bluefield State and West Virginia State join the WVIAC after being members of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association. 1957-Wheeling College becomes member of the WVIAC. 1962-Bethany leaves the conference. 1963-Potomac State leaves the WVIAC. PITT-JOHNSTOWN 1977-Beckley College leaves the conference. 1986-West Virginia Wesleyan leaves the WVIAC for two years. Location: Johnstown, Pa. Enrollment: 3,100 1988-West Virginia Wesleyan rejoins the conference. Nickname: Lady Cats 1999-Ohio Valley becomes a WVIAC member. Colors: Navy Blue and Vegas Gold 2006-WVU Tech leaves the conference. Website: www.upj.pitt.edu/Athletics 2006-Pitt-Johnstown and Seton Hill become the first WVIAC members Varsity Sports: Women’s Volleyball, Men’s from Pennsylvania. League membership is at 16, making the WVIAC the and Women’s Soccer, Women’s Cross Country, Baseball, largest conference in the NCAA Division II ranks. Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Wrestling, Women’s Track and Field, Men’s and Women’s Golf

24 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball WVIAC Member Schools

UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON ALDERSON-BROADDUS COLLEGE BLUEFIELD STATE COLLEGE Location: Charleston, W.Va. Location: Philippi, W.Va. Location: Bluefield, W.Va. Enrollment: 1,000 Enrollment: 800 Enrollment: 2,800 Nickname: Golden Eagles Nickname: Battlers Nickname: Big Blues Colors: Maroon and Gold Colors: Blue, Gold and Gray Colors: Blue and Gold Website: www.ucwv.edu Website: www.ab.edu Website: www.bluefieldstate.edu Varsity Sports: Football, Varsity Sports: Volleyball, Men’s Varsity Sports: Volleyball, Men’s Volleyball, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Soccer, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, and Women’s Cross Country, Men’s and Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Men’s and Baseball, Softball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Women’s Tennis, Men’s Golf, Baseball, Softball, Women’s Tennis, Men’s Golf, Baseball, Softball, Men’s and Women’s Track Men’s and Women’s Basketball Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Track and Field, Women’s Crew

CONCORD UNIVERSITY DAVIS & ELKINS COLLEGE FAIRMONT STATE UNIVERSITY

Location: Athens, W.Va. Location: Elkins, W.Va. Location: Fairmont, W.Va. Enrollment: 3,000 Enrollment: 654 Enrollment: 7,740 Nickname: Mountain Lions Nickname: Senators Nickname: Falcons Colors: Maroon, Gray and White Colors: Red, Navy Blue Colors: Maroon, Fairmont Tan and Website: www.concord.edu and White White Varsity Sports: Football, Website: www.davisandelkins.edu Website: www.fairmontstate.edu Volleyball, Women’s Soccer, Men’s and Women’s Varsity Sports: Volleyball, Men’s and Women’s Varsity Sports: Football, Volleyball, Men’s and Cross Country, Men’s and Women’s Tennis, Soccer, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Women’s Cross Country, Men’s and Women’s Men’s Golf, Baseball, Softball, Men’s and Men’s Golf, Baseball, Softball, Men’s and Tennis, Men’s and Women’s Golf, Baseball, Women’s Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Track and Women’s Basketball Softball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Field Men’s and Women’s

GLENVILLE STATE COLLEGE OHIO VALLEY UNIVERSITY

Location: Glenville, W.Va. Location: Vienna, W.Va. Enrollment: 1,500 Enrollment: 541 Nickname: Pioneers Nickname: Fighting Scots Colors: Blue and White Colors: Blue, White and Crimson Website: www.glenville.edu Website: www.ovu.edu Varsity Sports: Football, Varsity Sports: Volleyball, Men’s Volleyball, Men’s and Women’s Cross and Women’s Soccer, Men’s and Women’s Country, Men’s and Women’s Golf, Softball, Men’s Cross Country, Men’s and Women’s Golf, and Women’s Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Baseball, Softball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball Track and Field

SETON HILL UNIVERSITY SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY WEST LIBERTY UNIVERSITY

Location: Greensburg, Pa. Location: Shepherdstown, W.Va. Location: West Liberty, W.Va. Enrollment: 1,700 Enrollment: 3,900 Enrollment: 2,200 Nickname: Griffins Nickname: Rams Nickname: Hilltoppers Colors: Crimson and Gold Colors: Blue and Gold Colors: Black and Gold Website: www.setonhill.edu Website: www.shepherd.edu Website: www.wlsc.edu Varsity Sports: Football, Varsity Sports: Football, Volleyball, Men’s and Varsity Sports: Football, Volleyball, Men’s and Volleyball, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Men’s and Women’s Tennis, Women’s Cross Country, Men’s and Women’s Women’s Cross Country, Men’s and Women’s Men’s Golf, Baseball, Softball, Men’s and Tennis, Men’s and Women’s Golf, Baseball, Tennis, Men’s and Women’s Golf, Baseball, Women’s Basketball Softball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Softball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Wrestling Men’s and Women’s Track and Field, Field Hockey, Men’s and Women’s , Wrestling, Equestrian

WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLL. WHEELING JESUIT UNIVERSITY WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY Location: Buckhannon, W.Va. Location: Wheeling, W.Va. Location: Institute, W.Va. Enrollment: 1,400 Enrollment: 1,200 Enrollment: 4,900 Nickname: Bobcats Nickname: Cardinals Nickname: Yellow Jackets Colors: Orange and Black Colors: Red and Gold Colors: Old Gold and Black Website: www.wvwc.edu Website: www.wju.edu Website: www.wvstateu.edu Varsity Sports: Football, Varsity Sports: Volleyball, Varsity Sports: Football, Volleyball, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Men’s and Volleyball, Men’s and Women’s Tennis, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Men’s and Men’s and Women’s Golf, Baseball, Softball, Women’s Tennis, Men’s Golf, Baseball, Women’s Golf, Baseball, Softball, Men’s Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Softball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Men’s and Track and Field and Women’s Track and Field, Men’s and Women’s Track and Field, Men’s and Women’s Women’s Swimming Swimming, Wrestling, Lacrosse

25 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball 2010‐11 Season Review

Led by four seniors, including Honorable Mention All- West Liberty (W.Va.) University behind 31 points from American Sheena Aden (Sandy Lake, Pa.) and First-Team Aden and 14 rebounds from Dalton, sandwiched All-WVIAC selection Andrea Dalton (Washington, Pa.), between home wins over Wheeling Jesuit (W.Va.) Head Coach Sasha Palmer’s (4th season) Lady Cats University, Alderson-Broaddus and Shepherd (W.Va.) were poised to make a deep run in the post-season. University put Pitt-Johnstown near the top of the WVIAC Aden and Dalton guided the Lady Cats to a 16-12 standings at 14-8 overall and 12-6 in the conference. overall record and a 13-9 mark in conference play and a With just three games remaining in the regular season, spot in the WVIAC Tournament Quarterfinals before the Lady Cats were poised to earn one of the top-seeds for falling to eventual champion Glenville State (W.Va.) the upcoming conference tournament. Unfortunately, Pitt- College. Pitt-Johnstown was also 12-3 on its home court Johnstown suffered losses in all of them to slip to the No. in the Sports Center. 6-seed. Pitt-Johnstown opened the season 2-0 with conference With a sour taste in their mouths with the way the victories over Concord (W.Va.) University in the Sports regular season ended, the Lady Cats ousted No. 11-seeded Center and at Davis & Elkins (W.Va.) College. The Lady Ohio Valley from the WVIAC Tournament with a 58-55 Cats then dropped two straight games at the Regis win in the Sports Center on Feb. 28 to advance to the University Tournament in Denver, Colo. quarterfinals at the Charleston Civic Center in Charleston, Road losses at WVIAC rivals West Virginia Wesleyan W.Va.. In that game, eventual WVIAC champion College and Glenville State (W.Va.) College put the Lady Glenville State ran out to a big lead and ended Pitt- Cats at 2-4. However, at Glenville State on Dec. 4, Dalton Johnstown’s season by dealing the Lady Cats a 91-73 loss. poured in a career-high 36 points to become Pitt- The Lady Cats finished at 16-12 overall and 13-9 in Johnstown’s 33rd 1,000-point scorer. The Lady Cats conference-play. picked-up a much needed, 65-50, home win over Slippery At season’s end, Aden, a Second-Team All-WVIAC Rock University on Dec. 8 behind Aden’s 15 points and selection, was named an Honorable Mention Women's 15 rebounds. Division II Bulletin All-American and a NCAA Division II The team then dropped WVIAC games to the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA)-State University of Charleston (WV) and Shepherd (WV) Farm Honorable Mention All-American. Dalton, a three- University, before a non-conference home victory over time WVIAC Player of the Week honoree, garnered First- Lock Haven University on Dec. 30 set the tone for a good Team All-WVIAC honors and First-Team Daktronics All- start to the second semester. Dalton posted game-highs of Atlantic Region honors after leading the team in both 23 points and 11 rebounds to bring the Lady Cats’ record scoring (19.4 ppg.) and rebounding (8.9 rpg.). to 4-6. Academically, Dalton was Pitt-Johnstown’s WVIAC Despite a loss at West Virginia State University in Scholar Athlete and a Second-Team Co-SIDA/Capital One early January, that saw Dalton score 27 points and pull Academic All-District II choice. down 15 rebounds, Pitt-Johnstown rebounded to win 11 of Dalton wrapped-up her senior season ranked 13th in its next 12 games. The Lady Cats won five straight NCAA Division II in scoring and 62nd in rebounding, between Jan. 10 and Jan. 27, beginning with a 70-53 while Aden was 36th in field goal percentage (52.4%) and victory at Alderson-Broaddus (W.Va.) College, where 39th in scoring (17.8 ppg.). Dalton led everyone with 27 points and 12 rebounds. Both Aden and Dalton etched their names in the Lady Following a road win at Ohio Valley (W.Va.) University Cat All-Time Record Books. Aden finished her career on Jan. 15, Pitt-Johnstown returned home to improve to 9- ranked fourth on the Lady Cat All-time Scoring List 7 overall and 7-5 in conference-play with wins over Davis (1,602 points) and 18th on the all-time rebounding list (576 & Elkins, Seton Hill University and Ohio Valley. Pitt- rebounds). Dalton stands in 11th-place on the scoring list Johnstown got a career-high 19 points from Kelly Goode (1,417 points) and tied for 15th-place with Janine George (Cincinnati, OH) in the win over Davis & Elkins, (1993-97) on the rebounding list (611 rebounds). before holding off Seton Hill 69-66. The team closed out the win streak with a decisive, 88-64, victory over Ohio Valley University. A 69-58 loss at perennial power Charleston to close out January snapped the streak. However, it didn’t slow the Lady Cats down. Pitt-Johnstown answered by running- off six more wins in a row. The Lady Cats opened February with a 77-66 victory over Fairmont State (W.Va.) University in the Sports Center and a 72-59 win at Bluefield State (W.Va.) College three days later. An impressive 77-75 come-from-behind victory at powerful

26 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball 2010‐11 Schedule & Results

2010-11 Final Record: 16-12 (13-9 WVIAC - 6th Place)

DATE OPPONENT SCORE REC. HIGH SCORER HIGH REBOUNDER NOVEMBER 13 CONCORD (WV) UNIV. # W 68-66 OT 1-0 (1-0) SHEENA ADEN (26) ANDREA DALTON (10) 17 at Davis & Elkins (WV) Coll. # W 72-70 2-0 (2-0) Andrea Dalton (22) Andrea Dalton (10) 26 at Regis (CO) University L 65-69 2-1 Andrea Dalton (15) S. Aden / A. Dalton (5) 27 at Colorado School of Mines L 70-74 2-2 Andrea Dalton (20) Kelly Goode (8) 30 at West Virginia Wesleyan Coll. # L 59-75 2-3 (2-1) Sheena Aden (16) Sheena Aden (10)

DECEMBER 4 at Glenville State (WV) Coll. # L 96-111 2-4 (2-2) Andrea Dalton (36) Inaya Stephenson (9) 8 SLIPPERY ROCK UNIV. W 65-50 3-4 SHEENA ADEN (15) SHEENA ADEN (8) 11 U. OF CHARLESTON (WV) # L 47-60 3-5 (2-3) SHEENA ADEN (13) ANDREA DALTON (11) 18 at Shepherd (WV) University # L 79– 80 3-6 (2-4) Kayla Loughner (21) K. Loughner / K. Goode (6) 30 LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY W 85-72 4-6 ANDREA DALTON (23) ANDREA DALTON (11

JANUARY 8 at West Virginia State Univ. # L 67-81 4-7 (2-5) Andrea Dalton (25) Andrea Dalton (15) 10 at Alderson-Broaddus (WV) Coll. # W 70-53 5-7 (3-5) Andrea Dalton (27) Andrea Dalton (12) 15 at Ohio Valley (WV) University # W 79-67 6-7 (4-5) Sheena Aden (23) Andrea Dalton (14) 17 DAVIS & ELKINS (WV) # W 69-50 7-7 (5-5) KELLY GOODE (19) ANDREA DALTON (9) 22 SETON HILL UNIVERSITY # W 69-66 8-7 (6-5) SHEENA ADEN (20) KELLY GOODE (9) 27 OHIO VALLEY (WV) UNIV. # W 88-64 9-7 (7-5) ANDREA DALTON (21) SARA TRIMARCO (5) 29 at Univ. of Charleston (WV) # L 58-69 9-8 (7-6) Andrea Dalton (19) A. Dalton / S. Trimarco (11)

FEBRUARY 2 FAIRMONT STATE (WV) # W 77-66 10-8 (8-6) SHEENA ADEN (24) ANDREA DALTON (13) 5 at Bluefield State (WV) College # W 72-59 11-8 (9-6) S. Aden / K. Goode (12) Rachel Johnson (8) 7 WHEELING JESUIT (WV) # W 82-57 12-8 (10-6) ANDREA DALTON (17) ANDREA DALTON (15) 10 at West Liberty (WV) University # W 77-75 13-8 (11-6) Sheena Aden (31) Andrea Dalton (14) 12 ALDERSON-BROADDUS # W 59-50 14-8 (12-6) ANDREA DALTON (20) ANDREA DALTON (7) 17 SHEPHERD (WV) UNIV. # W 68-64 15-8 (13-6) SHEENA ADEN (19) ANDREA DALTON (11) 19 WEST VIRGINIA STATE # L 72-74 15-9 (13-7) ANDREA DALTON (30) DALTON/STEPHENSON (8) 23 WEST VA. WESLEYAN # L 68-86 15-10 (13-8) ANDREA DALTON (22) ANDREA DALTON (11) 26 at Seton Hill University # L 65-74 15-11 (13-9) Andrea Dalton (21) Andrea Dalton (10) 2010 WVIAC Tournament First Round (Pitt– Johnstown Sports Center) 28 vs. #11OHIO VALLEY UNIV. W 58-55 16-11 SHEENA ADEN (17) THREE TIED WITH SIX

MARCH 2010 WVIAC Tournament Quarterfinals (Charleston Civic Center, Charleston, WV) 2 vs. #3 Glenville State (WV) L 73-91 16-12 Andrea Dalton (26) Andrea Dalton (10)

# = WVIAC Conference Game

Individual Season Highs

Most Points in One Game: Andrea Dalton 36 at Glenville State (WV) College Dec. 04, 2010 Most Rebounds in One Game: Andrea Dalton 15 vs. Wheeling Jesuit (WV) University Feb. 07, 2011 Most Assists in One Game: Sara Trimarco 10 vs. Colorado School of Mines Nov. 27, 2010 Most Steals in One Game: Sheena Aden 5 vs. Concord (WV) University Nov. 13, 2010 Sheena Aden 5 vs. Ohio (WV) Valley University Jan. 27, 2011 Kelly Goode 5 vs. Fairmont State (WV) University Feb. 2, 2011 Sheena Aden 5 at West Liberty (WV) University Feb. 10, 2011 Most Blocks in One Game: Andrea Dalton 2 at University at Charleston (WV) Jan. 29, 2011 Sheena Aden 2 at Seton Hill University Feb. 26, 2011

27 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball 2010‐11 Final Stascs

# NAME GP/GS FG-FGA PCT. 3G-3GA PCT. FT-FTA PCT. 11 MONTINI, Maria 25/0 38/98 .388 22/62 .355 5/6 .833 14 BLANKENSHIP, Tamara 11/0 4/12 .333 0/0 .000 7/10 .700 15 SCHOBER, Elisa 13/1 4/8 .500 0/0 .000 0/5 .000 20 JOHNSON, Rachel 27/5 30/68 .441 7/15 .467 13/22 .591 23 GOODE, Stacy 28/1 13/44 .295 3/14 .214 12/19 .632 24 HYLAND, Grace 22/0 22/59 .373 10/31 .323 5/9 .556 32 GOODE, Kelly 28/24 93/238 .391 46/134 .343 10/13 .769 33 ADEN, Sheena 28/28 178/340 .524 5/11 .455 137/171 .801 34 TRIMARCO, Sara 28/27 31/83 .373 13/31 .419 22/30 .733 40 DALTON, Andrea 28/28 208/489 .425 48/154 .312 80/113 .708 42 LOUGHNER, Kayla 27/26 65/183 .355 17/69 .246 44/56 .786 45 McBROOM, Katie 16/0 8/26 .308 1/3 .333 6/12 .500 50 STEPHENSON, Inaya 26/0 33/74 .446 0/1 .000 10/19 .526

# NAME REB. AVG. ASSTS. TO BLKS. STEALS POINTS PPG. 11 MONTINI, Maria 30 1.2 17 23 2 3 103 4.1 14 BLANKENSHIP, Tamara 14 1.3 2 5 2 2 15 1.4 15 SCHOBER, Elisa 8 0.6 2 9 0 2 8 0.6 20 JOHNSON, Rachel 85 3.1 17 33 5 8 80 3.0 23 GOODE, Stacy 31 1.1 33 31 2 24 41 1.5 24 HYLAND, Grace 22 1.0 18 31 2 23 59 2.7 32 GOODE, Kelly 151 5.4 45 61 1 41 242 8.6 33 ADEN, Sheena 157 5.6 73 72 6 59 498 17.8 34 TRIMARCO, Sara 84 3.0 106 105 0 48 97 3.5 40 DALTON, Andrea 249 8.9 40 83 7 44 544 19.4 42 LOUGHNER, Kayla 72 2.7 27 49 1 13 191 7.1 45 McBROOM, Katie 21 1.3 10 11 0 3 23 1.4 50 STEPHENSON, Inaya 60 2.3 8 28 6 3 76 2.9 TEAM 111 4.0 12

TEAM TOTALS FG-FGA PCT. 3FG-3FGA PCT. FT-FTA PCT. REBS. AVG. LADY CATS 727-1722 .422 172-525 .328 351-485 .724 1095 39.1 OPPONENTS 747-1770 .422 138-451 .306 296-411 .720 1069 38.2

TEAM TOTALS ASSISTS AVG. TO AVG. BLOCKS AVG. STEALS AVG. PTS. AVG. LADY CATS 398 14.2 553 19.8 34 1.2 273 9.8 1977 70.6 OPPONENTS 393 14.0 541 19.3 95 3.4 297 10.6 1928 68.9

28 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball 2010‐11 Final NCAA Stascs

INDIVIDUAL

Points Per Game Andrea Dalton 13th in Nation 19.4 ppg. Sheena Aden 39th in Nation 17.8 ppg.

Field-Goal Percentage Sheena Aden 37th in Nation 52.4% (178-340)

Rebounds Per Game Andrea Dalton 62nd in Nation 8.9 rpg.

Free-Throw Percentage Sheena Aden 94th in Nation 80.1% (137-171)

ANDREA DALTON SHEENA ADEN 13th in NCAA Division II in th nd 37 in NCAA Division II in Scoring and 62 in Rebounding Field Goal Percentage, 39th in Scoring and 94th in Free-throw Percentage

TEAM TEAM

Personal Fouls Per Game Free-Throw Percentage 12th in Nation 14.0 71st in Nation 72.4% (351-485)

Scoring Offense Steals Per Game 58th in Nation 70.6 ppg. 82nd in Nation 9.8 spg.

Field Goal Percentage Assists Per Game 63rd in Nation 42.2% (727-1722) 84th in Nation 14.2 apg.

Three-Point Field Goals Per Game Three-Point Field Goal Percentage 66th in Nation 6.1 97th in Nation 32.8% (172-525)

29 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball 2010‐11 Accomplishments

2010-2011 Final Team Statistics Field Goal Percentage = 42.2% Free-Throw Percentage = 72.4% Three-Point Field Goal Percentage = 32.8% Rebound Average Per Game = 39.1 Average Points Per Game = 70.6 Opponents’ Average Points Per Game = 68.9 Average Assists Per Game = 14.2 SHEENA ADEN Average Steals Per Game = 9.8 ANDREA DALTON 2010-11 2010-11 Honorable Mention First-Team Daktronics WBCA/State Farm and Division All-Atlantic Region II Bulletin All-American 2010-2011 Individual Accomplishments Head Coach Sasha Palmer ‐‐Completed fourth season with an 16‐12 overall record and 13‐9 record in WVIAC --Led team to sixth-place finish in the WVIAC regular season and a spot in the conference tournament quarterfinals Sheena Aden --2010-11 WBCA/State Farm and Women’s Division II Bulletin Honorable Mention All-American --2010-11 Second-Team All-WVIAC selection --WVIAC Player of the Week on November 15 --Ranked 36th in NCAA Division II in field goal percentage (52.4%), 39th in scoring (17.8 ppg.), and 95th in free-throw percentage (80.1%) --Finished career ranked fourth on Lady Cat All-Time Scoring List (1,602 points) and 18th on all-time rebounding list (576 rebounds) --Led team in steals (59) and was team’s second-leading scorer (17.8 ppg.) and rebounder (5.6 rpg.) Andrea Dalton --2010-11 First-Team Daktronics All-Atlantic Region --2010-11 First-Team All-WIAC --2010-11 Pitt-Johnstown Women’s WVIAC Scholar-Athlete --2010-11 Second-Team CoSIDA/Capital One Academic All-District II --Three-time WVIAC Player of the Week --Became 33rd Lady Cat 1,000-point scorer after scoring career-high 36 points at Glenville State (WV) College on Dec. 4 --Finished career ranked 11th on Lady Cat All-Time Scoring List (1,417 points) and tied for 15th with Justine George (1993-1997) on all-time rebounding list (611 rebounds) --Ranked 13th in NCAA Division II in scoring (19.4 ppg.) and 62nd in rebounding (8.9 rpg.) --Led Lady Cats in scoring (19.4 ppg.) and rebounding (8.9 rpg.) --

2010-2011 Season Highlights  Team finished with 16-12 overall record and placed sixth in WVIAC with 13-9 mark  Team suffered 91-73 loss to No. 3 Glenville State (WV) College in Quarterfinals of 2011 WVIAC Tournament  Lady Cat program has 745-236 (.759) overall record and home record of 409-55 (.882) after a 12-3 home season  Andrea Dalton became 33rd Lady Cat to reach 1,000-point mark after scoring a career-high 36 points at Glenville State (WV) College on Dec. 4, 2010  Sheena Aden was named WBCA/State Farm and Women’s Division II Bulletin Honorable Mention All-American and Second-Team All-WVIAC  Andrea Dalton was selected First Team Daktronics All-Atlantic Region, First-Team All-WVIAC, and Second-Team CoSIDA/Capital One Academic All-District II  Team ranked in Top-100 nationally in seven statistical categories at the end of the season: 12th in personal fouls per game, 58th in scoring offense, 63rd in field goal percentage, 66th in three-point field goals per game, 71st in free-throw percentage, 82nd in steals per game, 84th in assists per game, and 97th in three-point field goal percentage  Individually, Andrea Dalton ranked 13th nationally in scoring (19.4 ppg.) and 62nd in rebounding (8.9 rpg.), while Sheena Aden ranked 37th in field goal percentage (52.4%), 39th in scoring (17.8 ppg.), and 94th in free-throw percentage (80.1%)  Two Pitt-Johnstown players averaged double-figures in scoring (Andrea Dalton-19.4 ppg. and Sheena Aden-14.3 ppg.)  Andrea Dalton (249 rebounds-8.9 rpg.) and Sheena Aden (157 rebounds-5.6 rpg.) led the team in rebounding  Sara Trimarco and Sheena Aden paced the Lady Cats with 106 (3.8 apg.) and 73 (2.6 apg.) assists, respectively  Sheena Aden led team with 59 steals (2.1 spg.)

30 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball This is the Sports Center

The Sports Center, which has been the home of Pitt-Johnstown Athletics since the 1977-78 season, offers the Mountain Cats and Lady Cats a home court advantage that is second to none. A seating capacity of 2,400 provides an electrifying atmosphere that includes a pep band, cheerleading squad, and nearly 800 Mountain Cat Maniacs. The fan support is well appreciated, as the Lady Cat basketball team has posted an all-time home record of 409-55. The building also serves as a recreation and exercise area for Pitt-Johnstown students. It provides a swimming pool, dance studio, cardio fitness center, a weight room and a location for physical education classes. In addition, the Pitt- Johnstown athletics offices are located in the Sports Center. Pitt-Johnstown's wrestling team now has access to a training facility fitting a nationally ranked, championship squad. As part of the Sport Center expansion, which included the addition of the Wellness Center, the wrestling room was being expanded to double the square footage in the facility. Construction of the 40,000-square-foot Wellness Center, at a cost of $9.7 million, was completed in December 2010. In addition to a climbing wall, the facility includes an elevated three-lane running track; cardiovascular and strength- training areas, dance space, and two multipurpose courts for basketball and volleyball.

31 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball Lady Cat History: 1975‐1983

1975-1976 th Mumma also scored her 1,000 career point Led by Deb Deaner and Jeanne Jacko, the in a playoff win over Millersville. Pitt- inaugural season saw the Lady Cats put Johnstown won the EAIAW Championship together 12 straight wins to finish the season with a victory over Elizabethtown and at 15-2. First-year coach Clyde Horner advanced to the Final Four with a pair of attributed the successful inaugural season to a wins in the regional tournament. Eventual combination of guards Deaner and Jacko and national champion Wisconsin-LaCrosse the coming of age of 5’8” center C.J. Wilson, defeated the Lady Cats in the semifinals. who finished her first year averaging 10 Lenore Shimkus and Mumma were named to points and 10 rebounds a game. the All-East Team, and Pitt-Johnstown

finished with a 26-4 record.

COACH CLYDE HORNER 1976-1977 AND LISA BRITT The Lady Cats’ second season found them Pitt-Johnstown’s First AIAW 1981-1982 continuing the winning streak by going All-American After winning the Mountain Cat Classic, the unbeaten, 21-0, extending the streak to 33 team prepared for its first appearance in the games. It also marked the first Mountain Cat Pitt-Johnstown also won the IUP Invitational, NCAA Division III Playoffs. Shimkus was Classic, which became one of the best-known with Britt and Carol Mumma making the All- the Classic’s MVP, while Mumma made the tournaments in the east. Pitt-Johnstown Tournament Team. The Lady Cats finished the All-Tourney Team. Only 16 teams from defeated IUP in the finals. Freshman Lisa season 25-5 with third-place honors in the across the nation were selected to participate Britt was named MVP, and Deaner made the EAIAW Regional Tournament. in the playoffs. Ranked fifth in the nation, All-Tournament Team. Pitt-Johnstown hosted Norfolk State (VA) in the Eastern Finals.

1979-1980 After making the playoffs for the third straight season, the squad took second in the EAIAW and advanced to the “Sweet 16” before being eliminated. Britt became Pitt-Johnstown’s first

AIAW All-American, and the team finished with a 21-7 record. Britt scored 604 points in

her senior season to finish with 1,945 for her career. She received an invitation to the open tryouts for the U.S. Olympic Women’s Basketball Team and eventually played for the PAT Minnesota Fillies in the Women’s Professional LENORE Basketball League. The Lady Cats received their first-ever No. 1 ranking in the nation at mid-season. Wajers was later named to the SHIMKUS WAJERS “Fast Break” All-American Team. Mountain Cat Classic Pitt-Johnstown’s All-Time Most Valuable Player Leading Rebounder

1980-1981 One of Pitt-Johnstown’s most productive teams, However, the Lady Cats lost in overtime, 1977-1978 this squad started its climb to an AIAW Final finishing the season at 20-3. Coach Horner The Lady Cats built their winning streak to Four spot by winning another Mountain Cat resigned to take over the head position with 40 before Jodi Gault led Slippery Rock to a Classic. Mumma, who would become an All- the men’s team, while Jodi Gault was hired to first-round win over Pitt-Johnstown in the American that year, was the MVP, and point lead the women’s program. Recruits Towson State Tournament. The 18-4 team guard Auddie Truitt made the All-Tournament included Bonnie Bacon, Julie Dill and Diane won the Mountain Cat Classic again, while team. This team also repeated as IUP Owens. Britt repeated as MVP and Deaner and Pat Invitational Champions. During the season, Wajers made the All-Tourney Team. The Brenda Clapsaddle was named a National Lady Cats won the IUP Invitational AIAW Division II Player of the Week. 1982-1983 Championship and made the EAIAW Coach Gault entered her first season as head Playoffs in the first year of eligibility. The coach with the team ranked first in the squad finished third in the satellite country in NCAA Division III pre-season tournament. polls. Maureen Latterner was named MVP as the Lady Cats won the Mountain Cat Classic en route to a 24-2 season. Pitt- 1978-1979 Johnstown also won the Shippensburg Pitt-Johnstown opened the season by winning Tournament, defeating Slippery Rock 82-71, its third Mountain Cat Classic, defeating as Shimkus won MVP honors. Later, Slippery Rock. Britt again was named the CAROL MUMMA Shimkus earned All-American honors for the MVP en route to garnering All-American All- second straight year, and Latterner was an honors. Deaner made the All-Tournament AWSF Honorable Mention All-American. Team for the third consecutive year.

American / 1,000-Point Scorer

32 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball Lady Cat History: 1983‐1988

All five starters averaged double figures: The Lady Cats lost to top-ranked Scranton in during December and was a three-time Player L. Shimkus (17.2), Terry Solema (13.8), S. the Mid-Atlantic Regional Final, 65-63. of the Week in the Mason-Dixon Conference. Shimkus (10.1), Lu Ann Ketter (10.3) and Latterner bounced back from knee surgery to Halapin led the conference in scoring to win Latterner (10.9). Recruits included Janet earn first- team All-American honors, as well as the conference Player of the Year Award, as Kartovicky, Karen Sayers, Margaret Gioia, Kodak All-District. Solema was a third-team well as Kodak All-District. Mosay and Carol Nee and Barb Shimkus. All-American selection for the 26-3 Lady Cats. Sayers were first and second-team selections, Recruits included Kim Rairie, Sue Arturo and respectively. Coach Gault was named AWSF Rita Anderson. Division II Coach of the Year as the team won the Eastern Regional title, 59-58, over Millersville. Pitt-Johnstown defeated top- ranked Delta State (MS), 68-63, to earn a trip

to the Final Four, where the Lady Cats lost to four-time national champion Cal-Poly

Pomona, 72-70. Halapin was named to the All-Tournament Team at the Final Four. Mosay tied a school record with 16 assists and was named the MVP of the East TERRY Regional and NCAA Quarterfinals. Recruits MAUREEN LATTERNER included Carrie Ferguson, Teri Menett and Mountain Cat Classic MVP SOLEMA Tammy Thompson. AWSF All-American AWSF All-American SALLY MOSAY 1983-1984 AWSF All-American All five starters returned to lead the Lady Cats 1985-1986 to a No. 3 national ranking. The team won the Pitt-Johnstown jumped from Division III to Mountain Cat Classic with Suzy Shimkus Division II. Former All-American Solema claiming MVP honors. Latterner won the assisted Coach Gault. Janet Kartovicky was MVP trophy as the Lady Cats beat Gannon 61- named MVP as the Lady Cats again captured 56 to win the Shippensburg Classic. Suzy the Mountain Cat Classic. The young Lady Shimkus also netted her 1,000th career point Cats finished 19-8 after being ranked 15th in the and Pitt-Johnstown won the Great Lakes nation. Pitt-Johnstown lost the conference Regional Title and advanced to the NCAA championship to Mount St. Mary’s (MD), 66- quarterfinals in Chicago. The Lady Cats lost 59. Sally Mosay was named to the All- in overtime to North Central (IL), the Tournament Team. Karen Sayers was twice defending Division III National Champions, named the MDAC Player of the Week. Sayers 105-101. The team finished 25-3. Latterner also was named to the First-Team All-Mason- was chosen NCAA third-team All-American, Dixon Conference. Halapin collected second- but was sidelined with major knee surgery. team honors. Recruits included Bridget Hale Recruits included Jill Halapin, Sally Mosay, and Lynne Ashbridge. 1987-1988 Lil Baptiste and Dee Slater. The Lady Cats used a 25-4 record to earn a No. 7 national ranking. The team set a 1986-1987 NCAA record for most points in a game with 1984-1985 Rob Eckenrod joined the Lady Cat staff as 111 in a victory over West Virginia State. The Lady Cats entered the Mason-Dixon Coach Gault’s assistant. The team kept its No. Mosay was named MVP as the Lady Cats Conference as a Division III member and won 15 ranking while compiling a 25-5 record. Pitt- won the Mountain Cat Classic. Halapin was the regular season championship. The team Johnstown won the Immaculata Tournament the MVP, and Bridget Hale was named All- held the No. 1 ranking before slipping to championship, 97-40, over Molloy (NY). Tournament at the Shippensburg Tournament. Mosay was honored as Player second. Pitt Johnstown also won the Mountain Halapin was named MVP. Coach Gault th Cat Classic. Latterner and Solema each recorded her 100th career win as the team won of the Week as she scored her 1,000 career collected their 1,000th point. Janet Kartovicky the Mountain Cat Classic. Sayers won MVP point. Halapin set a record with 25 rebounds set a school record with a 36-point effort in the honors and recorded her 1,000th career point. against Slippery Rock. She was named Shippensburg Tournament. Halapin was the AWSF Player of the Month Player of the Week in the Mason-Dixon Conference. The team ranked first in the East Region. Hale broke the single-game scoring mark with 38 points against Longwood. Recruits included Mindy Young, Toddy Croyle, Amy Kessler and Tracie Hennon.

SUZY

SHIMKUS KAREN SAYERS 1,000-Point Scorer First-Team All-Mason Dixon Conference

33 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball Lady Cat History: 1988‐1992

1988-1989 Ashbridge reached the 1,000-point plateau. was selected to the East Region All- Coach Gault became the winningest active Ferguson won MVP honors in the conference Tournament Team. Kessler and Ferguson coach in Division II (82.5%). Bridget Hale championships, as well as the regular season. were conference Co-Players of the Year. was named to the All-Tournament Team at the Hale was a First-Team Conference Tournament Young was a first-team selection, and Teri West Chester Tournament. The Lady Cats lost choice. The Lady Cats led the country in Menett was selected to the second team. the Mountain Cat Classic Championship for scoring, averaging 90.6 points per game. They Coach Gault was named Conference Coach the first time, 84-80, to Bridgeport. Hale and finished the season 25-4 with a conference of the Year. Ferguson and Young were Carrie Ferguson were named All-Tournament championship and an automatic bid to the Kodak Honorable Mention All-Americans. in the Mountain Cat Classic and Kutztown tournament. A key recruit included Jody The team was second in the nation in free Tournaments. The program earned its 300th Billingsley. throw percentage at 74.3%. Coach Gault victory. Hale added her name as another 1,000 won her 200th game at Pitt-Johnstown. -point scorer. The team finished 19-5, but did Recruits included Janet Hess, Sue Rosso and not receive a tournament bid. Hale was named Krista Schlimm. an AWSF First-Team All-American. Recruits included Tricia Greaser, Sue Delaney and Julie Schlimm.

TERI

MENETT

Holds Lady Cat Record For Field Goal JILL HALAPIN Percentage in a Season at 64.5% Kodak All-

American COACH JODI GAULT th 1989-1990 1990-1991 Wins Her 200 Game The Lady Cats were ranked fifth nationally and At Pitt-Johnstown Assistant coach Deb Yesenosky joined the Lady Cat coaching staff. The team began first in the East Region with a 27-2 record. Pitt- participating in the Mideast Collegiate Johnstown won the Indiana-Purdue Tournament, Conference and won the title. Ranked No. 1 in defeating Missouri-Rolla, 68-67, and Indiana- 1991-1992 the East Region and 10th in the nation, the Purdue-Fort Wayne, 89-78. Young was named Ranked sixth in the nation and No. 1 in the squad recaptured the Mountain Cat Classic MVP. The team captured the Mountain Cat East Region, the Lady Cats compiled a 25-4 Championship as Ferguson won MVP. Hale Classic, and Young was chosen MVP with record. Pitt-Johnstown won the Mountain and Mindy Young won All-Tournament Kessler on the All-Tournament Team. Young Cat Classic. Young was chosen MVP, and honors. Hale broke her own scoring record was Mideast Player of the Week, and Kessler Kessler claimed All-Tournament honors. with 40 points against Lake Superior State at was selected twice for honors, as well. Kessler Both were named All-Tournament at the the Northern Kentucky Tournament. Pitt- and Ferguson both reached the 1,000-point Ferris State Tournament. Young scored her th Johnstown set a school record for points in a mark. The Lady Cats hosted the Mideast 1,000 career point. Kessler set nine school 119-60 victory over Davis & Elkins (WV). Conference Championships and defeated records, and the team led the country in free Hale was named a Divisional Scholar, as well Buffalo, 78-76. Ferguson was named throw percentage at 77.6%. The Lady Cats as GTE Academic All-District. Amy Kessler tournament MVP. The Lady Cats also hosted hosted and won the East Regional earned Mideast Player of the Week honors. the Eastern Regional Championships, losing to Tournament. Kessler was named the East Lock Haven. Young Region MVP and the Lady Cats advanced to play Bentley (MA). Unbeaten Bentley (30-0) defeated Pitt-Johnstown, 90-73. Kessler was

named Kodak Honorable Mention All- American. Young was named Kodak All- American and brought national prestige to the program by being selected Champion’s Division II National Player of the Year. Recruits included Shelley Helsel, Denise Gallo, Daina Cleveland, Erin Sullivan and Marcy Sergi.

The Lady Cats

BRIDGET HALE Capture Kodak All-American Mideast Conference Championship

34 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball Lady Cat History: 1992‐1997

1992-1993 broke three school records. Bridget Hale’s single- Cats downed Merrimack (MA), 72-52, and Ranked No. 11 in the nation and No. 1 in the game scoring record (40 points) fell when Gallo captured the championship, 68-63, over host East Region, the Lady Cats won their second scored 42 points against St. Vincent College. Florida Tech. Gallo earned MVP honors, consecutive Eastern Regional title. Compiling Gallo also broke Britt’s single-season scoring while senior Sergi made the All-Tournament a 25-5 record, the Lady Cats lost to perennial record of 20.6 ppg and Shimkus’ record of field Team. Gallo shared the national spotlight power Delta State (MS) in the NCAA goals made in a single game (17) when she scored with Shippensburg’s Tracy Spencer by Quarterfinals. Julie Schlimm became the 18th 18; Denise Bence transferred from Division I St. hitting 18-18 free throws to set a new NCAA player in Pitt-Johnstown history to score 1,000 Francis (PA) to join the Lady Cats. Recruits single-game record. The Lady Cats accepted th points. Janet Hess was chosen MVP of the included Erin Knapic, Michele Cicero, Rashawn their 11 NCAA tournament bid, where they Eastern Regional Tournament. “The Rodgers, Mandy Murphy and Denise Acker. defeated Kutztown, 63-52, in the first round. Snowstorm of the Century” was battled that Gallo rewrote the record books, surpassing weekend, along with the Lady Cats defeating the single-season scoring record (615 points), Clarion for the second consecutive year. Hess formerly held by Britt (1976-80). The Lady Cats fell to Shippensburg, 87-77. Gallo was was named to the All-Tourney Team at the Millersville Dutch Country Classic. Seven named to the East Region All-Tournament freshmen made up the majority of the roster. Team and later captured Kodak Honorable All three captains, Schlimm, Sue Delaney and Mention All-American honors. The Lady Trish Greaser, made major contributions to the Cats finished the season at 21-9. Top recruits team’s success. Recruits were Justine George were Meredith Hollis, Jamie Simbeck, Barb and Julie Barker. Kudis, Megan and Erin Meier and Janine Kosmack.

JANET HESS AND SUE ROSSO Co-Captains

1994-1995

A first-round 84-62 loss to eventual national runner-up Portland State set the groundwork for a roller coaster season. Gallo was named to the All- Tournament Team at Bellarmine (TN), and Bence TRICIA GREASER, SUE DELANEY AND set a new tournament rebounding record. Hess JULIE SCHLIMM was named to the All-Tournament Team of the Tri-Captains Mountain Cat Classic, where the Lady Cats captured the title with a 79-68 win over California 1993-1994 (Pa.). Gallo received MVP honors. Helsel came Ranked eighth in the national pre-season poll, off the bench in a 105-74 win over Charleston to the Lady Cats ended a disappointing year with set a school single-game three-point scoring DENISE GALLO a 19-7 record and no bid to the NCAA record with eight. The record previously was held Lady Cat All-Time Leading Scorer with playoffs. An early season upset of powerhouse by Kodak Honorable Mention All-American 1,962 career points Bentley (MA) gave the Lady Cats high hopes, Kessler (7). Hess and Gallo became Pitt- but they could not find consistency throughout th th Johnstown’s 19 and 20 1,000-point scorers. the year. Bright spots for the 1993-94 team Gallo would later be named a Kodak Honorable were Billingsley, who displayed great courage 1996-1997 Mention All-American, making her Pitt- The Lady Cats’ youth showed throughout the in not missing a single game after a Johnstown’s 16th. Coach Gault recorded her 300th season. With a difficult schedule came career victory with a win over Queens College on disappointing losses. However, there were Feb. 12. The team ended the season with a 19-8 bright spots. With only one senior on the record, but did not receive a playoff bid. Top roster, the team defeated four of the Top 10 recruits were Jennifer Tuscano and Carrie teams in the East Region. The Lady Cats Thomas. broke into the Top 10 twice, climbing as high as eighth, until untimely losses knocked the

squad out of the polls. Tuscano led the

1995-1996 offensive attack by scoring 19.8 points per

The Lady Cats opened their campaign at the game, including a brilliant scoring Millersville Dutch County Classic and advanced performance against California (Pa.), when to the championship game before being defeated she tied Gallo’s school record for points in a MINDY YOUNG by Millersville. Senior co-captain Gallo was game (42). Justine George and Carrie Champion Division II named to the All-Tournament Team. The Thomas each had seven double-doubles Player of the Year Christmas season sent the Lady Cats south to play (points and rebounds) for the Lady Cats. in the Florida Tech Holiday Classic. The Lady Recruits include Lindsay Baker, Jessica severe facial injury from a Christmas Day auto Greene, Hillary Prokay and Jessica Rietscha. accident; Hess was named Honorable Mention All-American by the Division II Women’s Basketball Bulletin; Denise Gallo

35 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball Lady Cat History: 1997‐2001

1997-1998 Coach Gault also earned her 375th career win. The The 1997-98 season was a series of ups-and- Lady Cats faced Millersville, a team they defeated downs for the Lady Cats. With a difficult by 10 points earlier in the season, in the first round schedule, including 17 games on the road, the of the NCAA Tournament. Coach Gault's Lady young Lady Cats, with Mandy Murphy, the Cats battled back-and-forth with Millersville before falling short, 75-71. Thomas, who became only senior on the roster, showed moments of nd improvement. In the first half of the season, the 22 Lady Cat in history to reach 1,000 points the Lady Cats climbed as high as ninth in the and the third to grab over 900 rebounds, led the East Region. Junior Jen Tuscano became the team in scoring (14.9 ppg.) and rebounding (9.4 21st Lady Cat to reach the 1,000-point plateau. rpg.). Tuscano, who was named MVP at the 1998 Tuscano scored 398 points, an average of 14 Carson-Newman (TN) Tournament, averaged 13.3 points per game, to lead the team. Thomas, points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game. The who had 13 double-doubles (points/rebounds), year's recruits included Jamie Cicuto, Helen ERIN MEIER averaged 13 points and 9.3 rebounds per game. Young, Mary Beth Drenning and Jenny Bell. rd Thomas also was named to the All-Tournament 23 Lady Cat 1,000-Point Scorer

Team at both the Longwood (VA) and Bloomsburg tournaments. Erin Meier averaged double digits in scoring (10.9 ppg.) and led the 2000-2001 team in assists with 110. Sophomores Jamie Pitt-Johnstown rebounded from a 17-10 Simbeck and Janine Kosmack averaged 6.8 season in 2000 by posting a 25-4 record and points and 5.8 rebounds per game and 6.7 advancing to the East Region Semifinals in points and 5.4 rebounds per game, respectively. 2001. The Lady Cats, who won regular Red-shirt freshman Meredith Hollis showed season tournament titles at Clarion, Felician promise for the future, averaging 8.5 points and The 1998-99 Lady Cats Earned Their (NJ) and Holy Family, put together an 18- 12th NCAA Tournament Bid and game winning streak and climbed to No. 17 3.7 rebounds. Once again, injuries played an th important part in the season. Freshman guard The 11 Under Coach Jodi Gault in the nation to earn the fourth seed in the Lindsay Baker had to red-shirt due to a broken East Regional Tournament. Pitt-Johnstown foot sustained early in the season. Despite 1999-2000 defeated West Liberty State, 90-84, in adversity, the team finished with a 15-12 The Lady Cats posted wins in eight of the final ten overtime, before falling to eventual national overall record, and Coach Gault recorded her games of the season to finish at 17-10 and record semifinalist Shippensburg, 80-70, in the th 350th victory in 16 years at Pitt-Johnstown. the program’s 18 consecutive winning season. second round. In the end, five Lady Cats averaged nine points per game or better, and Recruits included Melissa Park and Katie Four Lady Cats averaged double figures in scoring Bogovic. and two others surpassed milestones during the team ranked among the nation’s elite in six rd different statistical categories. In the process, season. Point guard Meier became the 23 Lady th Cat to reach the 1,000-point plateau and Janine Coach Gault earned her 400 career victory th on Jan. 6. Also, senior forward Hollis Kosmack became the 14 player to pull down 600 th rebounds. Meier finished with 1,042 points, and became the 24 player to reach the 1,000- Kosmack ended her career with 660 rebounds. point plateau when the Lady Cats beat Meier also became the fourth Lady Cat to be Columbia Union (MD), 105-54. Hollis later was named Women’s Division II Bulletin named to the GTE All-District II Academic Team. Jessica Greene and Melissa Park were named to Honorable Mention All-American. Hollis finished her career ranked 13th on the All- the All-Tournament Team at the University of Time Scoring List with 1,242 points and Indianapolis Tournament. With 17 more victories, th Coach Gault, already ranked among college became the 17 player to earn All-American basketball’s elite coaches, pulled to within eight honors. Recruits included Heather Rife, wins of reaching the 400-win plateau for her Melissa Patterson and Lindsay Patterson. career. This year’s recruits included Kristin Creswell, Erin McGee, Sarah Rockwell, Crystal CARRIE THOMAS Barr and Jess Socha. 2nd All-Time Leading Rebounder and th 17 All-Time Leading Scorer

1998-1999 The 1998-99 season showed that the Lady Cats were back. The Lady Cats posted a 22-6 record and returned to the NCAA Division II Tournament. Coach Gault's team was led by two seniors--forward Thomas and guard Tuscano. The "Killer T's" led the Lady Cats to JANINE an 11-0 start, including championships at the Lock Haven and Carson-Newman (TN) Tournaments. In the process, the Lady Cats earned the No. 1 ranking in the East Region. Coach Gault Earns Her 400th Career The team then won six of its last eight games to KOSMACK Victory With a 105-54 Win over finish the regular season at 22-5. 13th on All-Time Rebounding List with 660 Columbia Union College

36 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball Lady Cat History: 2001‐2005

Young finished ranked first in career field goal 2001-2002 rd After beginning the season 6-6, Pitt-Johnstown percentage (57.5%), 23 in scoring (1,036 pts.) th won 12 of its final 15 games to finish the year and 10 in rebounding (722 rebs.), while fellow ranked ninth in the East Region with an 18-9 senior forward Jamie Cicuto finished eighth on the record. Senior guard Lindsay Baker led the rebounding list with 748 career rebounds. Barr Lady Cats on her way to earning Honorable tied Helsel’s single-game school record with eight Mention Kodak All-American, Second-Team three-pointers against Columbia Union on Feb. 22, 2003. As a team, the Lady Cats finished second in Daktronics All-American and Honorable th Mention Women’s Division II Bulletin All- the nation in field goal percentage (48.5%), 15 in scoring margin (13.7 ppg.), 22nd in rebound CRYSTAL BARR American. In addition, Baker was named a th Second-Team Verizon Academic All- margin (7.2 rpg.), 27 in scoring offense (75.6 2004 Kodak, Daktronics and ppg.), 33rd in free-throw percentage (74.4%) and Women’s Division II Bulletin American with a 3.83 GPA in biology and was th awarded a $5,000 NCAA Postgraduate 48 in three-point field goal percentage (34.6%). Honorable Mention All-America Scholarship. Baker led NCAA Division II in Individually, Barr was second in three-point field goal percentage (47.1%), while Young was sixth point field goal percentage (35.3%). three-point field goal percentage at 47.9% (68- th 142). She was also 12th in scoring at 20.9 ppg., in field goal percentage (61.2%) and 35 in Sophomore center Samantha Conner finished rebounding (10.0 rpg.), and Kristin Creswell was third in field goal percentage (88.1%), while tied for eighth in free-throw percentage at th 86.8% (99-114) and tied for 20th in three-point sixth in free-throw percentage (87.5%). Recruits Creswell was 12 in assists per game (6.4 included Allison Krischer, Jessica Zapf, Jackie apg.) and Barr was 21st in three-point field field goals per game at 2.5. Junior forward th Helen Young was 14th in the country in field Anthony, Sarah Priest, Jami Oaks and Connie goal percentage (41.3%) and 34 in points per goal percentage at 58.6%, while the team Derzack. game (18.6 ppg.). Barr etched her name in the ranked nationally in five statistical categories. Lady Cat record books when she scored 18 th points against Columbia Union (M.D.) on Baker wrapped up her career ranked 26 on the th Lady Cat All-Time Scoring List with 973 Senior Day to become the 26 Lady Cat to th reach the 1,000-point plateau. She finished points, and senior forward Park finished 20 on th the All-Time Rebounding List with 489 her Pitt-Johnstown career ranked 20 on the rebounds. Recruits included Samantha Conner, All-Time Scoring List with 1,051 points. Shannon Reigh, Jaclyn Schirf and Chelsea Creswell also garnered post-season honors McKinney. when she was named Third-Team Verizon Academic All-District II. Based on her academic excellence, Creswell then earned an NCAA Division II Degree Completion Award for her final semester of class work. Recruits included Crystal Andrews, Krista Britcher and HELEN YOUNG Jill Maurer. Daktronics All-American and Lady Cat All-Time Leader in Career FG%

2003-2004 As the Lady Cats prepared to tip-off the season, Coach Gault knew she could rely on senior guards Barr and Creswell. However, if Pitt-Johnstown was going to make a run at another NCAA Tournament bid, a young group of inside players LINDSAY BAKER had to mature in a hurry. Everything fell into KRISTIN CRESWELL Kodak All-American and 2004 Verizon Third Team NCAA Div. II Leader in 3-Point FG% place. Barr and Creswell’s experience led the Lady Cats, and the young inside players improved All-Academic District II

each game to help Pitt-Johnstown post a 22-6 2002-2003 overall record and the program’s 15th NCAA 2004-2005 Entering the season, the Lady Cats knew if With just one senior on the roster for the 2004- th Tournament berth. Barr earned Kodak, they were going to earn the program’s 14 Daktronics and Women’s Division II Bulletin 05 season, Pitt-Johnstown needed someone to NCAA Tournament bid that it would be a Honorable Mention All-America honors after lead. Coach Gault got her leader in Melissa major accomplishment, considering the averaging 18.6 points per game. The Lady Cats Patterson, the team’s lone senior. Patterson difficulty of their schedule. As it turned out, earned the No. 4 seed in the East Regional put the Lady Cats on her back and carried the team was up to the task. Led by senior Tournament where they faced No. 5-seeded them to a 21-6 record, including a 73-70 upset forward Young, a Daktronics Honorable Barton (N.C.) in the first round. Barr and win over defending national champions Mention and Honorable Mention Women’s Creswell each scored 16 points, but Barton’s California University (Pa). When the regular Division II Bulletin All-American, the Lady powerful inside game was too much, and the Lady season ended, the Lady Cats were ranked in Cats upset NCAA Division II no. 3-ranked the Top 8 of the East Region and still had an Cats’ season ended with an 83-71 loss. Pitt th California (Pa.) on their way to posting a 20-7 Johnstown finished sixth in the nation in field goal opportunity to earn their 16 NCAA regular season record and earning the No. 7 percentage (47.8%), 13th in free-throw percentage Tournament bid. Unfortunately, upsets in the seed in the postseason tournament, where they (76.4%), 21st in scoring offense (76.6 ppg.), 27th in West Virginia and Pennsylvania Conference looked to avenge an earlier loss to No. 2- won-lost percentage (78.6%) and 35th in three- postseason tournaments bumped the Lady Cats seeded Glenville State (WV). Crystal Barr scored 21 points and Young had six rebounds, but it was not enough. Glenville State ended Pitt-Johnstown’s season with a 70-56 win.

37 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball Lady Cat History: 2005‐2007 out of the playoff picture. Patterson, who tied Pfeiffer (N.C.), one of the nation’s top-scoring teams, in the first round. Pitt-Johnstown Denise Gallo’s school record for average points per game in a season at 22.3, earned Honorable jumped early on the Trojans and scored a 71-58 upset win behind Zapf’s 25 points and 10 Mention All-America honors from Kodak, Daktronics and Women’s Division II Bulletin. rebounds to advance to the East Region Semifinals against IUP. Unfortunately, the She also was tabbed Independent Basketball Player of the Year. In addition, Patterson Crimson Hawks proved too much. IUP built a big first-half lead and cruised to a 75-59 shined academically, becoming the first Lady Cat to be named a First Team ESPN The victory to end Pitt-Johnstown’s season at 21-8. Zapf, the Lady Cats’ leading scorer (17.9 ppg.) Magazine Academic All-American and the Samantha Conner second to earn a NCAA Postgraduate and rebounder (8.6 rpg.), was named 2005-06 First Team All-Independent and Honorable Mention Women’s Division II Scholarship. Along with her athletic and Women’s Division II Bulletin academic All-American honors, Patterson also Bulletin All-American, Second-Team All- th Honorable Mention All-American finished the season ranked 10 in the country WVIAC and Second-Team Daktronics All-East in scoring (22.3 ppg.) and 22nd in steals per 519-148 (.778) overall record. Senior center Region. Zapf also became the third Lady Cat game (3.4 spg.). Patterson wrapped up her Samantha Conner, the Lady Cats’ 28th 1,000- to be selected to one of the ESPN The career ranked 16th on the Lady Cat All-Time point scorer, was tabbed a 2005-06 Women’s

Scoring List with 1,196 points. Conner was Division II Bulletin Honorable Mention All- th th 24 in free-throw percentage (84.9%) and 25 American and a First-Team All-Independent, in field goal percentage (55.5%). Sophomore while junior forward Jessica Zapf was a guard Krischer was tabbed Third-Team All- Second-Team All-Independent choice and a

Independent Basketball and wrapped-up the Third-Team ESPN The Magazine Academic th year ranked 45 in NCAA Division II in assists All-District II selection. Conner ended her th (4.6 apg.). As a team, Pitt-Johnstown set a career 18 on the All-Time Scoring List with single-season school record and was fifth in the 1,183 points and 20th on the All-Time nation in free-throw percentage (78.1%), ninth Rebounding List with 523 rebounds. st in field goal percentage (46.4%), 21 in won- Nationally, Conner was 15th in field goal nd Jessica Zapf lost percentage (77.8%), 32 in scoring offense percentage (56.3%) and 49th in free-throw th 2006-07 Honorable Mention Women’s (73.8 ppg.), 40 in scoring margin (9.9 ppg.) percentage (82.6%), on her way to setting the th Division II Bulletin All-American, and 46 in three-point field goal percentage Pitt-Johnstown career record for free-throw (34.5%). Recruits included Lindsay Cale, Second-Team All-WVIAC, Second-Team percentage at 85.8% (260-303). Independent Daktronics All-East Region and Second- Kristin Irwin, Lindsey McCombie, Jessica Freshman of the Year and Second-Team All- Mock and Devlin Reiley. th Team Academic All-American Independent Crystal Andrews was 18 in steals per game (3.1 spg.). Junior guard Krischer, Magazine Academic All-America Teams when also a Second-Team All-Independent selection, she was tabbed a Second-Team Academic All- was 37th in steals per game (2.8 spg.), while th American. Krischer, the team’s second leading Zapf was 60 in free-throw percentage (82.1%) scorer (16.5 ppg.), was a Second-Team All- and 64th in rebounds per game (8.7 rpg.). As a th WVIAC choice and a Second-Team Daktronics team, the Lady Cats were 15 in steals per All-East Region selection. Zapf ended her game (12.6 spg.), 16th in field goal percentage nd th career ranked fourth on the Lady Cat All-Time (45.1%), 42 in scoring margin (9.7 ppg.), 44 Rebounding List (858 rebounds) and 13th on in won-lost percentage (74.1%), 51st in assists th the All-Time Scoring List (1,325 points), while per game (15.6 apg.), 56 in scoring defense Krischer finished 20th on the scoring list with (60.7 ppg.), 62nd in free-throw percentage Melissa Patterson th 1,167 career points. Nationally, Zapf was 2004-05 Kodak, Daktronics and (72.3%) and 64 in scoring offense (70.3 ppg.). eighth in field goal percentage (57.3%), 37th in Women’s Division II Bulletin Recruits included Chasity Ingram, Chrissy points per game (17.9 ppg.) and 64th in Honorable Mention All-American Forster and Qiuana Brown. rebounds per game (8.6 rpg.). Krischer was and Independent Basketball season 34th in steals per game (2.8 spg.), 50th in Player of the Year 2006-2007 assists per game (4.5 apg.) and 71st in points Coach Gault was unsure what to expect per game (16.5 ppg.). As a team, the Lady from her young Lady Cat basketball team in Cats were 39th in won-lost percentage (72.4%), 2005-2006 th It was another milestone season for Coach her 25 and final season at Pitt-Johnstown. 42nd in steals per game (11.0 spg.), 50th in field Gault and the Lady Cat program. Not only did She could rely on a pair of seniors in Women’s goal percentage (43.1%), 50th in free-throw the team post a 20-7 overall record for the Division II Bulletin Preseason Honorable percentage (72.9%), 81st in scoring margin (5.6 fourth straight 20-win season, but Coach Gault Mention All-American forward Jessica Zapf ppg.), 84th in blocked shots per game (3.0 became the eighth coach in NCAA Division II and athletic guard Allison Krischer. With each bpg.), 87th in turnovers per game (17.7 tpg.) history to reach the 500-win mark. After a loss game, the Lady Cats progressed and posted a and 88th in scoring offense (68.1 ppg.). As it 20-7 regular season record on their way to turned out, the 2006-07 season would be the to open the season at the Findlay (OH) th Tournament, the Lady Cats rebounded with an earning the program’s 16 NCAA Tournament last for Coach Gault at the helm of the Lady 81-71 win over Tiffin (OH) in the consolation berth. In the regional tournament at Glenville Cat program. Recruits included Sheena Aden game on Nov. 19 to give Coach Gault her 500th State (WV), the Lady Cats drew No. 2-seeded and Andrea Dalton. win. Coach Gault finished her 24th year with a

38 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball Lady Cat History: 2007‐2010 2007-2008 streak, before the Lady Cats dropped their The 2007-08 season was one of change final four games down the stretch to finish for the Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat basketball ninth in the WVIAC with a 15-13 overall program. Former Shippensburg assistant Sasha record and a 12-10 mark in conference play. Palmer took over the program’s reins from Jodi The Lady Cats’ season came to an end with a Gault. A young Lady Cat squad, led by junior 70-63 loss at Wheeling Jesuit (WV) University Lindsay Cale, the team’s lone returning player in the First Round of the WVIAC Tournament. th with significant collegiate playing experience, On Feb. 6, Aden scored her 1,000 point in a suffered through some growing pains, but 76-35 rout of visiting Bluefield State (WV). nd finished eighth in the WVIAC standings and With her 22 points, Aden became the 32 earned the right to host a league tournament Lindsay Cale player in the program’s history to reach the game in the team’s first season competing for 2008-09 First-Team All-WVIAC and broke 1,000-point mark. One week later, Pitt- Lady Cat Single-Season (90.2%) and Career conference championships. Pitt-Johnstown Johnstown hosted Wheeling Jesuit in a game (86.8%) Free-Throw Percentage Record hosted Wheeling Jesuit (WV) in the first round that took on a significant meaning. At halftime, the Lady Cats honored the life of of the WVIAC Tournament on Feb. 25 for the Second-Team all-conference selection, the right to advance to the Charleston Civic Center Jody Rae Billingsley, a former Lady Cat Lady Cats overcame a 1-5 start to win 15 of standout who was killed in the L.A. Fitness in Charleston, WV for the league’s Elite Eight. their final 21 regular season games to secure The Lady Cats battled back from a late deficit shooting in Pittsburgh on Aug. 4, 2009. The fifth-place in the WVIAC standings. The Lady Lady Cats won the game in thrilling fashion, to tie the game and force overtime. Pitt Cats 132-51 win on February 23 set the school Johnstown then held a 76-74 lead late in the prevailing 90-87 in overtime. At season’s end, record for points in a game, while Cale’s 44 Aden, who led the team in scoring (14.3 ppg.), overtime and looked to advance to the next points broke the single-game scoring mark. round. However, a long three-pointer from the was named First-Team All-WVIAC, while Cale’s 28 points against Ohio Valley on Dalton, who led Pitt-Johnstown in rebounding corner by Wheeling Jesuit’s Lindsay Stuckey February 19 made her the 31st Lady Cat to with less than five seconds to play sunk the (6.5 rpg.) and was second on the team in reach the 1,000-point plateau. Cale ended her scoring (14.2 ppg.), garnered second-team all- Lady Cats’ hopes, 77-76. The loss wrapped up career with 1,157 points. In the conference a 10-18 overall record. conference honors. Nationally, Monae Baker tournament, Pitt-Johnstown earned a 62-59 th finished 28 in field goal percentage at 51.7%. opening round win over Wheeling Jesuit in the th Aden was 50 (49.0%) in field goal Sports Center to send the Lady Cats to the th percentage, while, Qiuana Brown finished 94 quarterfinals at the Charleston Civic Center in in assist-turnover ratio at 1.4. Charleston, WV. In the quarterfinals, Cale and

sophomore forward Andrea Dalton each tallied

18 points in a 72-70 overtime win over

Fairmont State. The Lady Cats could not

overcome eventual tournament champions

Charleston (WV) and suffered a 73-56 loss in

the semifinals to close out the season. Cale and

Dalton earned spots on the WVIAC All-

Tournament Team. Cale set the Lady Cat Head Coach Sasha Palmer Takes Over the Lady Cat Basketball single-season (90.2%) and career free-throw Program Prior to the 2007-08 Season percentage mark (86.8%). Guard Jamie Gennett and forward Monae Baker were named to the WVIAC All-Freshmen Team. In the Cale earned Second-Team All-WVIAC honors, th and Sheena Aden was named to WVIAC All- final NCAA statistics, Cale was 10 in free- throw shooting (90.2%), and freshman Sara Freshmen Team. Cale’s 89.7% (87-97) th shooting from the free-throw line broke Trimarco was 30 in assist-to-turnover ratio Sheena Aden Baker’s single-season school record of 89.2%, (1.76). As a team, the Lady Cats broke the 2009-10 First-Team All-WVIAC and Pitt- set during the 2000-01 campaign. Her free- team’s single-season assist mark with 551 and Johnstown’s 32nd 1,000-point Scorer throw percentage also ranked seventh in the ranked fifth in the nation in assists per game (18.4). Pitt-Johnstown also ranked 16th in final NCAA Division II national statistics. As st assist-to-turnover ratio (1.04), 31 in field goal a team, the Lady Cats set a school record and nd percentage (44.3%), 32 in steals per game finished the 2007-08 season ranked third in th NCAA Division II in free-throw percentage at (11.2), 46 in three-point field goal defense (29.1%), 52nd in scoring offense (72.8 ppg.) 78.9% (330-418). rd and 53 in turnover margin (2.8). 2008-2009 After a slow start, Coach Palmer’s Lady 2009-2010 Cats turned things around and advanced to the With five letter-winners and two starters WVIAC Semifinals before finishing the year returning Coach Palmer’s Lady Cats were with an 18-12 overall record and a 14-6 mark poised to make another deep run into the in conference play. Led by senior guard postseason in 2009-10. Standout juniors Lindsay Cale, a First-Team All-WVIAC Sheena Aden and Andrea Dalton led Pitt- choice, and sophomore guard Sheena Aden, a Johnstown to a crucial six-game winning

39 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball Lady Cat “Alumni Alley”

Donors: Bridget Hale-Sherick `90 Cookie Barker `84 Erin Meier `00 Mindy Young-Gagliardi `92 Alumni Alley Marcy Sergi `96 Denise Gallo`96 Maureen Latterner –Brown`85 Donna Helsel (stats) `85 Carol Nee `87 Janet Hess `95 Jen Tuscano`99 Shelley Helsel-McCoon `96 Megan Meier-Nash `00 Deb Deaner-Shaffer`79 Melissa Park-Shearer `03 Jeannie Jacko `75-76 Jill Halapin`88 Sally Mosay `88 Alumni Alley History Meredith Hollis `01 Lenore Shimkus-Schell `84 Carrie Thomas-Aurit `99 Margaret Gioia-Nihoff `87 When the idea of purchasing new Dee Slater-Arblaster `88 Teri Menett-Cruse `91 lockers for the Lady Cat locker room Tricia Greaser `93 Terry Solema-Woods `85 came about, we were concerned about Jody Billingsley `94 Janine Kosmack `00 funding for this project. Carrie Ferguson `91 Luann Ketter-Mills `84 Letters were sent to our alumni, Sue Rosso `95 Tammy Thompson `91 and we requested financial support. Tracie Hennon-Nicholodous `92 Toddy Croyle-Reese `92 Donations of $100, $50 and $25 were Mandy Murphy-Lauer `98 Julie Dill-Hinckley `86 accepted. The response was Barbie Shimkus-Mailey `86 Jamie Cicuto `03 overwhelming. In fact, their Helen Young-Deer `03 Lindsay Baker `02 donations paid for the entire project. Katie Bogovic-Borrelli `02 Thus, the name, “Alumni Alley.” Janet Kartovicky-Hyland `87 Kristin CreswellDR. `04 ERIN MEIER Shannon Reigh-McCall `06 Each locker has a gold donation Melissa Patterson `05 Samantha Conner` 06 plate which indicates the player’s Jessica Zapf `07 Jodi Gault graduation year. Deb Yesenosky

The Lady Cat Program Thanks Them For Their Support!

40 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball 1992 Naonal Player of the Year

 1992 WBCA Champion NCAA Division II “Player of the Year”  1992 Suzie McConnell Award for Achievement  1992 Kodak All-American  1991-92 GTE District II Academic All-American  Averaged 19.0 points per game and 5.4 assists per game in 1991-92  Shot 83.1% from the foul line – 18th in the nation her senior year  MVP at the Mountain Cat Classic in 1990 and 1991  All-Tournament Team at 1991 Ferris State Tournament  1991 Kodak Honorable Mention All-American  1991 American Women’s Sports Federation Second-Team All-American  Candidate for NCAA Woman of the Year in 1991 and 1992, sponsored by Hanes Her Way Marion Center High School Marion Center, Pa. MINDY YOUNG 1992 NCAA Division II Champion National Player of the Year and Kodak All-American Pitt-Johnstown 1988 – 1992 1992 National Player of the Year

 Third on Lady Cat All-Time Assist List – 577 assists  Tied for seventh on Lady Cat All-Time Scoring List – 1,486 points  Third in nation in assists per game at 8.3 in 1991  1991 First-Team Mideast Conference  1990 Indiana-Purdue, Ft. Wayne Tournament MVP  Nominated for the 1992 Honda Division II Athlete of the Year  Nominated for the 1992 Honda Collegiate Woman of the Year in NCAA Basketball  Inducted into Indiana County Hall of Fame in 2007  Inducted into Cambria County Sports Hall of Fame in 2008  Inducted into Pitt-Johnstown Athletics Hall of Fame in 2009

41 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball Lady Cat All‐Americans

Since becoming a varsity sport at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown in 1975, the Lady Cat basketball program has produced 24 All-Americans. Among these 24 All- Americans, 10 have earned Kodak/State Farm honors after voting by the nation’s coaches, including Mindy Young (1988-92), the 1992 NCAA Champion Division II National Player of the Year and Jill Halapin (1984-88) and Bridget Hale (1986-90), both two-time All-Americans. Presenting the Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat All-Americans…

LISA BRITT PAT WAJERS CAROL MUMMA LU ANN KETTER 1976 – 1980 1976 – 1980 1978 – 1981 1980 – 1984 AIAW All-American AWSF All-American AWSF All-American AWSF All-American

LENORE SHIMKUS MAUREEN LATTERNER TERRY SOLEMA KAREN SAYERS 1980 - 1984 1981 – 1985 1981 – 1985 1983 – 1987 AWSF All-American AWSF All-American AWSF All-American AWSF All-American

SALLY MOSAY JILL HALAPIN BRIDGET HALE CARRIE FERGUSON 1984 - 1988 1984 – 1988 1986 – 1990 1987 – 1991 AWSF All-American Kodak All-American Kodak All-American Kodak Honorable Mention All-American

42 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball Lady Cat All‐Americans

MINDY YOUNG AMY KESSLER JANET HESS DENISE GALLO 1988 – 1992 1988 - 1992 1991 – 1995 1992 – 1996 Kodak All-American Kodak Honorable Mention Women’s Div. II Bulletin Kodak Honorable Mention All-American All-American All-American

MEREDITH HOLLIS LINDSAY BAKER HELEN YOUNG CRYSTAL BARR 1997 – 2001 1998 - 2002 1999 - 2003 2000 - 2004 Women’s Div. II Bulletin Kodak Honorable Mention Women’s Div. II Bulletin Kodak and All-American All-American Honorable Mention Women’s Div. II Bulletin All-American Honorable Mention All-American

MELISSA PATTERSON SAMANTHA CONNER JESSICA ZAPF SHEENA ADEN 2001 - 2005 2002 - 2006 2003 - 2007 2007 - 2011 Kodak, Daktronics and Women’s Div. II Bulletin Women’s Div. II Bulletin WBCA/State Farm and Women’s Div. II Bulletin Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Women’s Div. II Bulletin Honorable Mention All-American All-American Honorable Mention All-American All-American

43 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball Kodak All‐Americans Jill Halapin (1984-1988)

 1986-87 Player of the Year – Mason-Dixon Conference  1988 NCAA Division II Final Four All-Tournament Team  Two-time Kodak All-American (1987 and 1988)  All-Tournament Team at 1988 Mountain Cat Classic – made All-Tournament Team in each tournament Pitt-Johnstown entered from 1986-88  1988 MVP of the Snowflake Classic  1,560 points rank fifth on the Lady Cat all-time list  747 rebounds rank 10th on the Pitt-Johnstown career list Jill Halapin  Holds single-game record with 25 rebounds 1984 - 1988  Scored in double figures in every game during the 1986-88 Franklin Regional High School seasons Murrysville, Pa.

Bridget Hale (1986-1990)

 First Team All-Mideast Collegiate Conference  1989-90 All-Tournament Team at East Regional  1989-90 All-Tournament Team at Mountain Cat Classic  1989-90 top vote-getter to Northern Kentucky All-Tournament Team  Two-time Kodak All-American (1989 and 1990)  1990 GTE All-District Academic All-American  Contemporary Award winner at the 10th annual Cambria County War Memorial Hall of Fame Banquet  Recipient of the Business Department Scholar Award in Business Management Bridget Hale  Recipient of the Howard Picking Award in Business at Pitt Johnstown 1986 - 1990  Sixth on Pitt-Johnstown’s All-Time Scoring List with 1,506 points Oil City High School  Ranked fourth nationally in free-throw shooting at 87.6% during the 1989 Oil City, Pa. -90 season

44 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball Kodak All‐Americans Mindy Young (1988-1992)

 1992 WBCA Champion NCAA Division II “Player of the Year”  1992 Suzie McConnell Award for Achievement  1991-92 GTE District II Academic All-American  Third on Lady Cat All-Time Assist List – 577 assists  Tied for seventh on Lady Cat All-Time Scoring List – 1,486 points  Averaged 19.0 points per game and 5.4 assists per game in 1991-92  Third in nation in assists per game at 8.3 in 1991  1991 First-Team Mideast Conference  Shot 83.1% from the foul line – 18th in the nation her senior year  MVP at the Mountain Cat Classic in 1990 and 1991  All-Tournament Team at 1991 Ferris State Tournament  1991 Kodak Honorable Mention All-American  1991 American Women’s Sport Federation Second-Team All-American  Candidate for NCAA Woman of the Year in 1991 and 1992, sponsored Mindy Young by Hanes Her Way  1990 Indiana-Purdue, Ft. Wayne Tournament MVP 1988 - 1992  Nominated for the 1992 Honda Division II Athlete of the Year Marion Center High School  Nominated for the 1992 Honda Collegiate Woman of the Year in Marion Center, Pa. NCAA Basketball  Inducted into Indiana County Sports Hall of Fame in 2007  Inducted into Cambria County Sports Hall of Fame in 2008  Inducted into Pitt-Johnstown Athletics Hall of Fame in 2009

PITT-JOHNSTOWN AT A GLANCE

· First and largest regional campus of the University of Pittsburgh, an internationally recognized center of learning and research · Excellent faculty teaching, scholarship and service, as well as enriching faculty-student mentorships and collaborations in scholarship, research and creative activity; dedicated, attentive and supportive staff · Personalized instruction in small classes; average class size less than 25 · 43 undergraduate majors including three University of Pittsburgh graduate degrees · Student graduation and success rates that exceed the national average of similar institutions · 70 active student organizations and a tradition of athletic excellence with nationally recognized, award-winning NCAA Division II and WVIAC programs · First-class facilities in an extraordinarily picturesque campus including the state-of-the-art Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center and the leading Living-Learning Conference Center · Exceptional community involvement by faculty, staff and students – over 175,000 hours of volunteer service annually · 19,000 alumni making a difference throughout our community and the world · Top employer and key partner in shaping the economic future with an annual impact exceeding $60 million · Growing partnerships with businesses in areas such as health care, education, commerce, technology, and the arts · Expanding workforce capacity by enhancing problem-solving skills, linking theory-to-practice through experiences such as internships and service-learning projects · A pinnacle of excellence, preparing students for the Real World and a foremost contributor to the area’s educational, social, cultural and economic environments · An illuminating Vision for the future that charts a path for greater distinction and recognition in the Northeast region · A comprehensive New Dimension of Excellence Strategic Plan for accomplishing our Mission

45 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball Honorable Menon Kodak All‐Americans

Carrie Ferguson (1987-1991)

 1990-91 Mideast Collegiate Conference Co-Player of the Year  1989-90 and1990-91 MVP of Mideast Collegiate Conference Tournament  Tied for second in school history for free-throws made in a season (137-171, 80.1%) and third in free-throws made and attempted in a career (376-519, 72.4%)  School record 294 rebounds in a single season  Her 1,344 points ranks 13th on the Lady Cats all-time list  Tied for second all-time at Pitt-Johnstown with 911 rebounds (tied with Carrie Thomas)  Selected MVP of the 1989 Mountain Cat Classic  Named to All-Tournament Team at 1990 Mountain Cat Classic  First-Team selection in the Mideast Conference during 1989-90 Carrie Ferguson and 1990-91 seasons  Shot 56.1% from the field and 80.1% from the free throw line as a 1987 - 1991 senior Greensburg Salem High School Greensburg, Pa.

Amy Kessler (1988-1992)

 Most Valuable Player of 1992 Eastern Regional  Senior co-captain averaged 19.9 points per game  Sixth in nation in 1992 in free-throw shooting (88.1%)  Ranks among leaders in NCAA Division II All-Time Career FT% (minimum of 250 free throws made – 84.6%)  Led the team in three-point field goal shooting (34.8%)  All-Tournament Team at Mountain Cat Classic and Ferris State Tournament in 1991-92  Four-year starter  1990-91 Mideast Collegiate Conference Co-Player of the Year  Scored 1000th point as a junior  Third on Pitt-Johnstown’s All-Time Scoring List (1,662 Amy Kessler points) and 20th on All-Time Rebounding List (548 rebounds)  Owns five school records: Career steals-405; 3-pt FGs made 1988 - 1992 in a career-191; 3-pt FG attempts in a career-519; steals in a DuBois Area High School game-14; steals in a season-140 DuBois, Pa.

46 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball Honorable Menon Kodak All‐Americans Denise Gallo (1992-1996)

 Two-time Kodak Honorable Mention All-American (1995 and 1996)  Most Valuable Player of the Mountain Cat Classic 1994-95  Lady Cat all-time leading scorer with 1,962 points  24th all-time leading rebounder (498)  Most points in a season 1995-96 (647)  Most free-throws in a season 1995-96 (187)  Most free-throws attempted in a season (217)  Most free throws made and tied for first in most attempted in a career (458-578 - 79.2%)  Consecutive free-throws in a season (53)  Tied with Lindsay Cale for most field goals made in a game (18)  Tied with Melissa Patterson for highest point average in a season (1995-96-(22.3 ppg.)  Tied with Jen Tuscano for second most points in a game (1993-94- (42 points) Denise Gallo  Tied with Maureen Latterner for most free-throws made in a game 1992 - 1996 (1993-94-(18) Connellsville High School  Leading scorer in 20 of the 29 games she played as a senior Connellsville, Pa.

Lindsay Baker (1998-2002)

 2002 Honorable Mention Kodak All-American  2002 Second-Team Daktronics All-American  2002 Honorable Mention Women’s Division II Bulletin All- American  2002 Second-Team Verizon Academic All-American  Earned NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship in 2002  Earned 2002 Pitt-Johnstown Scholar Athlete Award  Earned 2000 Lowell Shaffer Student-Athlete Award  Led nation in three-point field goal percentage in 2001-02 (47.9%)  Finished 12th in the nation in scoring (20.9 ppg.), eighth in free- throw percentage (86.8%) and tied for 20th in three-point field goals made per game (2.5) in 2001-02  Holds Lady Cat record for three-point field goal percentage in a Lindsay Baker season at 47.9% (68-142) 1998 - 2002  Third in Lady Cats history in free-throw percentage in a season at Tussey Mountain High School 89.2% (2000-01) Saxton, Pa.

47 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball Honorable Menon Kodak All‐Americans

Crystal Barr (2000-2004)

 2004 Honorable Mention Kodak All-American  2004 Honorable Mention Women’s Division II Bulletin All- American  2004 First-Team Daktronics All-East Region  Finished 2003-04 season ranked 21st in nation in three-point field goal percentage at 41.3% and 32nd in scoring at 18.6 points per game  Finished 2002-03 season ranked second in nation in three- point field goal percentage at 47.1% (57-121)  26th Lady Cat to reach 1,000 career points  Ranks 27th on All-Time Scoring List with 1,051 points  Scored a career-high 40 points on 17-22 shooting from the Crystal Barr field against Slippery Rock University on Nov. 21, 2003 2000 - 2004 Deer Lakes High School Gibsonia, Pa.

Melissa Patterson (2001-2005)

 2005 Kodak Honorable Mention All-American  2005 Daktronics Honorable Mention All-American  2005 Women’s Division II Bulletin Honorable Mention All-American  2005 Independent Player of the Year  2005 First-Team ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American (first in Lady Cat history)  Recipient of a NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship in 2005  Finished 10th in NCAA Division II in Scoring (22.3 ppg.) and 22nd in steals per game at 3.4  Tied with Denise Gallo for Lady Cat single-season scoring average record at 22.3 ppg.  Ranks 19th on the Lady Cat All-Time Scoring List with 1,196 points Melissa Patterson  Led team or tied for team lead in scoring 22 times in 2004-05  Scored 20 or more points in a game 19 times, including a career-high 2001 - 2005 38 points against Shepherd (WV) University on Feb. 21, 2005 Juniata Valley High School  Assistant under Coach Jodi Gault during the 2005-06 season Alexandria, Pa.

48 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball Honorable Menon State Farm All‐Americans Sheena Aden (2007-2011)

 2010-11 Honorable Mention WBCA/State Farm All-American  2010-11 Honorable Mention Women’s Division II Bulletin All- American  First-Team All-WVIAC in 2009-10  Second-Team All-WVIAC in both 2008-09 and 2010-11  Named to WVIAC All-Freshman Team in 2007-08  Three-time WVIAC Player of the Week  Became Lady Cats’ 32nd 1,000-point scorer on Feb. 6, 2010  Ranks fourth on Lady Cat All-Time Scoring List with 1,602 points and 18th on Lady Cat All-Time Rebounding List with 576 rebounds  Tied with Denis Gallo for first-place on Lady Cat career free-throws attempted list with 578  Second on Lady Cat career list for free-throws made (453)  Tied for second on Lady Cat list for free-throws made in a season (137) Sheena Aden  Ranked 50th in NCAA Division II in field goal percentage at 49.9% 2007 - 2011 (141-288) in 2009-10 th Lakeview High School  Ranked 37 in nation in field goal percentage (52.4%, 178-340) and Sandy Lake, Pa. 39th in scoring (17.8 ppg.) in 2010-11

49 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball American Women’s Sports Federaon All‐Americans

Lisa Britt (1976-1980)

 Lady Cats’ second all-time leading scorer with 1,945 career points  Holds school record for scoring average in a career at 19.8 points per game  Second on Lady Cat all-time list with 583 career assists  Ranks 29th on the Lady Cat All-Time Rebounding List with 444 career rebounds  Helped lead Lady Cats to 40-game winning streak and the team’s first ever No. 1 ranking in the nation  Member of the 1976-77 team that finished the season undefeated at 21-0  Invited to tryout for the U.S. Olympic Women’s Basketball team  Drafted by the Minnesota Fillies in the 1980 Women’s Professional Basketball League draft Lisa Britt  Inducted into Cambria County Sports Hall of Fame in 2004 1976 – 1980  Inducted into Pitt-Johnstown Athletics Hall of Fame in 2007 Greater Johnstown High School Johnstown, Pa.

Pat Wajers (1976-1980)

 Holds Pitt-Johnstown’s all-time career rebounding record with 933 career rebounds  Ranks 24th on the Lady Cat All-Time Scoring List with 1,148 career points  Helped lead team to 40-game winning streak  Lady Cats compiled an 85-16 (.842) overall record while she was on the team  Helped lead Lady Cats to their first ever No. 1 ranking in the nation  Named to the All-Tournament Team of the Pitt-Johnstown Mountain Cat Classic during the 1977-78 season Pat Wajers  Inducted into Pitt-Johnstown Athletics Hall of Fame in 2011 1976 – 1980 Bishop Hoban High School Wilkes Barre, Pa.

50 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball American Women’s Sports Federaon All‐Americans Carol Mumma (1978-1982)

 Ranks seventh on the All-Time Lady Cat Rebounding List with 765 career rebounds  25th all-time leading scorer in Lady Cat history with 1,135 career points  Helped lead team to EAIAW Final Four in 1981  Named to All-East Region Team following 1981 season  Most Valuable Player and two-time All-Tournament Team selection at Mountain Cat Classic  Named to All-Tournament Team at the IUP Invitational  Helped lead Lady Cats to first ever appearance in the NCAA Division III Playoffs  Team posted a 92-19 (.829) record while Mumma was a Carol Mumma Lady Cat 1978 – 1982 Bedford High School Bedford, Pa.

LuAnn Ketter (1980-1984)

 Ranks 21st on the Lady Cat All-Time Rebounding List with 532 career rebounds  One of five Lady Cat starters who averaged in double figures during the 1982-83 season  Helped lead team to the 1984 Great Lakes Regional Championship and a trip to the NCAA Division III Quarterfinals  Named to the All-Tournament Team of the 1983-84 Great Lakes Regional  Member of the 1983-84 Lady Cat team that finished third LuAnn Ketter in NCAA Division III 1980 - 1984 Jeannette High School Jeannette, Pa.

51 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball American Women’s Sports Federaon All‐Americans

Lenore Shimkus (1980-1984)

 Two-time All-American as a Lady Cat  Tied with Mindy Young for seventh on Lady Cat All- Time Scoring List with 1,486 career points  Nominated for the 1984 “Champion” Player of the Year Award for NCAA Division III  Member of the 1983-84 Lady Cat team that finished ranked third in NCAA Division III  Named to the All-East Region Team in 1981  Helped lead team to Great Lakes Region championship and a trip to the NCAA Division III Quarterfinals  Most Valuable Player of Mountain Cat Classic and Lenore Shimkus Shippensburg University Tournament 1980 - 1984 Marion Catholic High School Mahanoy City, Pa.

Maureen Latterner (1981-1985)

 Two-time All-American as a Lady Cat  Kodak All-District selection in 1985  Stands 17th on Pitt-Johnstown’s All-Time Scoring List with 1,237 career points  Lady Cats’ all-time leader in assists with 754 career assists  Holds school record for free-throw attempts in a game (23), most assists in a season (157)  Shares Lady Cat record for free-throws made in a game (18) and assists in a game (16)  Two-time Most Valuable Player of Mountain Cat Classic Maureen Latterner  Played on the United States Olympic Handball Team 1981 - 1985  Inducted into the Cambria County Sports Hall of Fame in 2004 Bishop Carroll High School Cresson, Pa.

52 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball American Women’s Sports Federaon All‐Americans

Terry Solema (1981-1985)

 Fifth on Lady Cat All-Time Rebounding List with 847 career rebounds  Ranks ninth in Pitt Johnstown history with 1,437 career points  Led team in both scoring and rebounding during the 1983-84 and 1984-85 seasons  Named First-Team All-Mason-Dixon Conference and First- Team All-Mid-Atlantic Region following the 1984-85 season  Helped lead Lady Cats to the Great Lakes Regional title and the NCAA Division III Quarterfinals in 1984  Helped team to earn No. 1 ranking in the nation during 1984-85 Terry Solema season 1981 - 1985  Assistant coach under Jodi Gault during the 1985-86 season Shaler Area High School Pittsburgh, Pa.

Karen Sayers (1983-1987)

 Ranks 18th on Pitt Johnstown’s All-Time Scoring List with 1,210 career points  Stands eighth on Lady Cat All-Time Rebounding List with 755 career rebounds  Ranks among the best all time in NCAA Division II for field goal percentage at 57.2% (minimum of 400 field goals made)  Helped lead team to the NCAA Division II Final Four after defeating top-ranked Delta State University  Named First-Team Mason-Dixon Conference as a junior and Second Team as a senior Karen Sayers  Named Most Valuable Player at Mountain Cat Classic 1983 - 1987 Bald Eagle Area High School Bellefonte, Pa.

53 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball AWSF/American Women’s Sports Federaon All‐Americans

Sally Mosay (1984-1988)

 Named to the 1988 Kodak All-District Team  Ranks 10th on All-Time Scoring List with 1,419 career points  Ranks fifth on Lady Cat All-Time Assist List with 513 career assists  Shares Lady Cat record for most assists in a game with 16  Named Most Valuable Player of the 1987 East Regional Tournament and MVP of the Division II Quarterfinals  Named 1988 Mason Dixon Conference Player of the Year  Earned Most Valuable Player honors at the Mountain Cat Classic Sally Mosay 1984 - 1988 Elizabeth Forward High School Elizabeth, Pa.

Janet Hess (1991-1995)

 1994-95 preseason "Sweet 16 List”  1993-94 Women's Basketball Bulletin Honorable Mention All-American  All-Tournament Team at 1994-95 Mountain Cat Classic  1994 Golden Panther Scholar Award Winner  1994-95 second leading scorer averaging 13.6 ppg.  Second in free-throw percentage (74.6%)  14th all-time leading scorer (1,340 points)  30th all-time leading rebounder (417 rebounds)  Led team in assists 1993-94 and 1994-95  525 career assists Janet Hess  1994-95 co-captain 1991 - 1995  1995-96 Lady Cat Student Assistant Coach Marion Center High School Marion Center, Pa.

54 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball Women’s Division II Bullen All‐Americans

Meredith Hollis (1997-2001)

 Ranks 16th on Lady Cat All-Time Scoring List with 1,242 career points  Named Honorable Mention All-American by Women’s Division II Bulletin  Named Second-Team All-East Region following the 2000-01 season  Nominated for Kodak All-America Team, Daktronics All-America Team and Verizon Academic All-America Team  Helped lead team to 18 consecutive wins, a 25-4 overall record, and a spot in the East Region Semifinals in 2000-01  Named to the All-Tournament Team at 2000 Clarion University Tournament Meredith Hollis  Four-year starter who played in every game of her Pitt- Johnstown career 1997 - 2001 Mechanicsburg High School Mechanicsburg, Pa.

Helen Young (1999-2003)

 2003 Women’s Division II Bulletin Honorable Mention All-American  2003 Daktronics First-Team All-East Region  Reached 1,000-point plateau in only two seasons as a starter  Ranks 31st on Pitt Johnstown All-Time Scoring List with 1,036 points  Ranks 11th on Lady Cat All-Time Rebounding List with 722 rebounds  Holds school record for career field goal percentage at 59.5% (419-704)  Finished 2002-03 season ranked sixth in nation in field goal percentage at 61.2% Helen Young  Led team in scoring 10 times and rebounding 23 times during 1999 - 2003 2002-03 season Leonardtown High School Leonardtown, MD

55 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball Women’s Division II Bullen All‐Americans Samantha Conner (2002-2006)

 2006 Women’s Division II Bulletin Honorable Mention All-American  2005-06 Women’s Division II Bulletin Preseason Player of the Year for Independent schools  Became Pitt Johnstown’s 28th 1,000-point scorer  Ranks 21st on All-Time Scoring List with 1,183 points  Ranks 22nd on All-Time Rebounding List with 523 rebounds  Second on Lady Cat career free-throw percentage list at 85.8% (260-303)  Ranks 17th in NCAA Division II All-Time Career FT% (minimum of 250 free throws made – 85.8%)  Ranked 15th in field goal percentage (56.3%) and 49th in field goal percentage (82.6%) in NCAA Division II in 2005-06  First-Team Independent Women’s Basketball in 2006  Finished 2004-05 season ranked 24th in nation in free-throw percentage (84.9%) and 25th in field goal percentage (55.5%)  2005 Mountain Cat Tournament All-Tournament Team Samantha Conner  Helped Lady Cats to four-straight 20-win seasons, two NCAA 2002 - 2006 Tournament berths and an 84-26 overall record Everett High School Everett, Pa.

Jessica Zapf (2003-2007)

 2007 Women’s Division II Bulletin Honorable Mention All-American  2006-07 Women’s Division II Bulletin Preseason Honorable Mention All-American  2007 WVIAC Second-Team All-Conference  2007 ESPN The Magazine Second-Team Academic All-American  2005-06 Second-Team All-Independent Basketball  2006 ESPN The Magazine Third-Team Academic All-District II  Became 29th Lady Cat to reach 1,000-point plateau  Ranks 15th on Lady Cat All-Time Scoring List with 1,325 career points  Ranks fourth on Lady Cat All-Time Rebounding List with 858 career rebounds  Finished 2006-07 season ranked eighth in NCAA Division II in field Jessica Zapf goal percentage (57.3%), 37th in points per game (17.9 ppg.) and 64th in rebounds per game (8.6 rpg.) 2003 - 2007  Helped Lady Cats to four-straight 20-win seasons, two NCAA North Hills High School Tournament berths and an 84-27 record Pittsburgh, Pa.

56 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball Lady Cat Academic All‐Americans GTE/Verizon/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-Americans Melissa Paerson (2005) First‐Team Academic All‐American  Recipient of $7,500 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship  Recipient of Academic Leadership Scholarship at Pitt-Johnstown  Earned Lowell D. Shaffer Student-Athlete Award and Fesler Edwards Award for top QPA in Business Management  Member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society  2005 Kodak, Daktronics and Women’s Division II Bulletin Honorable Mention All- American  Tied Denis Gallo’s school record for single-season scoring average of 22.3 ppg.  Finished 04-05 10th in nation in scoring (22.3 ppg.) and 22nd in steals per game (3.4 spg.)  Became 27th Lady Cat to reach 1,000-point plateau  Ranks 19th on Lady Cat All-Time Scoring List with 1,196 points MELISSA PATTERSON Lindsay Baker (2002) Second‐Team Academic All‐American  Recipient of a $5,000 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship  2002 Pitt-Johnstown Scholar-Athlete Award winner  Honorable Mention Kodak and Women’s Division II Bulletin All-American  Second-Team Daktronics All-American  Led nation in three-point field goal percentage in 2001-02 at 47.9%  Tied for eighth in nation in free-throw percentage (86.8%) and was 12th in scoring (20.9 ppg.)  Tied for 20th in nation in three-point field goals per game (2.5)  Third in school history in free-throw percentage in a season at 89.2%  Holds Lady Cat record for three-point field goal percentage in a season at 47.9% (68-142) LINDSAY BAKER  Attended Graduate School at Penn State University studying Kinesiology/Physiology  Senior scientist working in the Exercise Physiology lab at the Gatorade Sports Science

Jessica Zapf (2006, 2007) Second‐Team Academic All‐American  2005-06 Third-Team Academic All-District II  2006-07 Women’s Division II Bulletin Honorable Mention All-American  2006-07 Daktronics Second-Team all East Region and Second-Team All-WVIAC  Recipient of 2006-07 WVIAC Female Student-Athlete Award  2005-06 Second-Team All-Independent Basketball  Became 29th Lady Cat 1,000-point scorer  Ranks fourth on Lady Cat All-Time Rebounding List (858 rebounds) and 15th on All-Time Scoring List (1,325 points)  Ranked eighth in nation in field goal percentage (57.3%), 37th in points per game (17.9 ppg.) th and 64 in rebounds per game (8.6 rpg.) in 2006-07 JESSICA ZAPF  Member of Pi Lambda Theta Educational Honor Society 57 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball Lady Cat Academic All‐Americans

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All-District Academic All-Americans

Bridget Hale (1990) GTE Academic All‐District  Two-time Kodak All-American  First-Team All-Mideast Collegiate Conference and East Regional All- Tournament Team  Sixth on Lady Cat All-Time Scoring List with 1,506 points  Received Business Department Scholar Award in Business Management  Recipient of the Howard Picking Award BRIDGET HALE

Mindy Young (1992) GTE Academic All‐District  1992 WBCA Champion NCAA Division II National Player of the Year  Kodak All-American (1992), Honorable Mention Kodak All-American (1991)  Recipient of 1992 Suzie McConnell Award for Achievement  1991 American Women’s Sports Federation Second-Team All-American  Third on Lady Cat All-Time Assist List with 577 assists MINDY YOUNG  Tied for seventh on Lady Cat All-Time Scoring List with 1,486 points

Dr. Sue Rosso (1995)

GTE Academic All‐District  Ranks 27th on Lady Cat All-Time Rebounding List with 474 rebounds  Earned Pitt-Johnstown Scholar-Athlete Award  Earned Lowell Shaffer Outstanding Athlete Award  Graduated from the Ohio School of Podiatry  Podiatrist in Mechanicsburg, Pa. DR. SUE ROSSO

58 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball Lady Cat Academic All‐Americans GTE/Verizon/ESPN The Magazine All-District Academic All-Americans

Dr. Erin Meier (2000) GTE/Verizon Academic All‐District  23rd Lady Cat to reach 1,000-point plateau  Ranks 30th on All-Time Scoring List with 1,042 points  Four-year starter and two-year team captain as a Lady Cat  Earned Dean’s List four consecutive years

 Recipient of Pitt-Johnstown’s Lowell Shaffer Student Athlete Award in 2000  Presidential Scholar at Pitt-Johnstown  Graduated from the Philadelphia Medical School of Osteopathic Medicine DR. ERIN MEIER  Missionary doctor in Papua New Guinea

Krisn Creswell (2004) Third‐Team Verizon Academic All‐District  Three-year Lady Cat starter  Tied for sixth in nation in free-throw percentage at 87.5% in 2003  Ranked 12th in nation in assists per game at 6.4 in 2004  Nominated for 2004 Kodak, Daktronics and Women’s Division II Bulletin All-America Teams

KRISTIN CRESWELL

Andrea Dalton (2011) Second‐Team Capital One Academic All‐District  2010-11 Pitt-Johnstown’s Women’s WVIAC Scholar-Athlete  2008-09 Athletic Director’s Association Honor Roll  2007-08 WVIAC Commissioner’s Honor Society  2010-11 First-Team All-WVIAC, 2009-10 Second-Team All-WVIAC  2010-11 First-Team Daktronics All-Atlantic Region  2009 WVIAC All-Tournament Team selection  33rd Lady Cat 1,000-point scorer  Ranks 11th on Lady Cat All-Time Scoring List (1,417 points) and tied for 15th on Andrea Dalton All-Time Rebounding List (611 rebounds)

59 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball All‐Time Scoring and Rebounding Lists

1,000‐Point Scorers All‐Time 1. Denise Gallo 1,962 1992-96 Rebounding Leaders 2. Lisa Britt 1,945 1976-80 1. Pat Wajers 933 1976-80 3. Amy Kessler 1,662 1988-92 2. Carrie Ferguson 911 1987-91 4. SHEENA ADEN 1,602 2007-11 Carrie Thomas 911 1995-99 5. Jill Halapin 1,560 1984-88 4. Jessica Zapf 858 2003-07 6. Bridget Hale 1,506 1986-90 5. Terry Solema 847 1981-85 6. Sue Brown 833 1977-81 7. Mindy Young 1,486 1988-92 7. Carol Mumma 765 1978-82 Lenore Shimkus 1,486 1980-84 8. Karen Sayers 755 1983-87 9. Terry Solema 1,437 1981-85 9. Jamie Cicuto 748 1999-03 10. Sally Mosay 1,419 1984-88 10. Jill Halapin 747 1984-88 11 ANDREA DALTON 1,417 2007-11 11. Helen Young 722 1999-03 12. Jennifer Tuscano 1,396 1995-99 12. Suzy Shimkus 681 1980-84 13. Carrie Ferguson 1,344 1987-91 13. Janine Kosmack 660 1996-00 14. Janet Hess 1,340 1991-95 14. Lynne Ashbridge 640 1986-90 15 Jessica Zapf 1,325 2003-07 15. ANDREA DALTON 611 2007-11 16. Meredith Hollis 1,242 1997-01 Justine George 611 1993-97 17. Maureen Latterner 1,237 1981-85 17. Julie Schlimm 609 1989-93 18. SHEENA ADEN 576 2007-11 18. Karen Sayers 1,210 1983-87 19. Teri Menett 561 1987-91 19. Melissa Patterson 1,196 2001-05 20. Amy Kessler 548 1988-92 20. Carrie Thomas 1,185 1995-99 21. LuAnn Ketter 532 1980-84 21. Samantha Conner 1,183 2002-06 22. Samantha Conner 523 2002-06 22. Allison Krischer 1,167 2003-07 23. Jody Billingsley 515 1990-94 23. Lindsay Cale 1,157 2005-09 24. Denise Gallo 498 1992-96 24. Pat Wajers 1,148 1976-80 25. Melissa Park 489 1999-02 25. Carol Mumma 1,135 1978-82 26. Janet Kartovicky 483 1983-87 26. Janet Kartovicky 1,055 1983-87 27. Sue Rosso 474 1991-95 27. Crystal Barr 1,051 2000-04 28. Toddy Croyle 451 1988-92 28. Lynne Ashbridge 1,048 1986-90 29. Lisa Britt 444 1976-80 29. Suzy Shimkus 1,044 1980-84 30. Janet Hess 417 1991-95 30. Erin Meier 1,042 1996-00 31. Helen Young 1,036 1999-03 32. Deb Deaner 1,035 1975-79 33. Julie Schlimm 1,002 1989-93 60 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball Lady Cat Individual Records

Lady Cat Individual Career Records Points: Denise Gallo (1992-96) 1,962 Rebounds: Pat Wajers (1976-80) 933 Scoring Average: Lisa Britt (1976-80) 19.8 Assists: Maureen Latterner (1981-85) 754 Steals: Amy Kessler (1988-92) 405 Free Throws Made: Denise Gallo (1992-96) 458 Free-Throws Attempted: Denise Gallo (1992-96) 578 Sheena Aden (2007-11) 578 DENISE GALLO Free Throw %: Lindsay Cale (2005-09) 86.8% (257-296) 1992 – 1996 Field Goal %: Helen Young (1999-03) 59.5% (419-704) Lady Cat All-Time 3-Pt. FG Made/Attempted: Amy Kessler (1988-92) 191-519 Leading Scorer

With 1,962 points

Lady Cat Individual Season Records Points: Denise Gallo (1995-96) 647 Rebounds: Carrie Ferguson (1989-90) 294 Scoring Average.: Denise Gallo (1995-96) 22.3 Melissa Patterson (2004-05) 22.3 Assists: Maureen Latterner (1982-83) 257 Steals: Amy Kessler (1991-92) 140 Field Goal %: Teri Menett (1988-89) 64.5% (81-141) Free-Throws Made/Attempted: Denise Gallo (1995-96) 187-217 PAT WAJERS Free-Throw %: Lindsay Cale (2008-09) 90.2% (110-122) 1976 – 1980 Consecutive Free-Throws: Denise Gallo (1995-96) 53 Holds Lady Cat record 3-Pt. FG Made/Attempted: Shelley Helsel (1995-96) 76-215 for career rebounds 3-Pt. Field Goal %: Lindsay Baker (2001-02) 47.9% (68-142) with 933

Lady Cat Individual Game Records Points: Lindsay Cale (2009) 44 vs. Salem Int’l. (WV) Univ. Denise Gallo (1994) 42 vs. Saint Vincent College Rebounds: Jill Halapin (1988) 25 vs. Slippery Rock University Assists: Sally Mosay (1987) 16 vs. Saint Vincent College Maureen Latterner (1984) 16 vs. Wisconsin-La Crosse Maureen Latterner (1983) 16 vs. Duquesne University Steals: Amy Kessler (1992) 14 vs. Quinnipiac University Field Goals: Denise Gallo (1994) 18 vs. Saint Vincent College Lindsay Cale (2009) 18 vs. Salem Int’l. (WV) Univ. Free Throws Made: Denise Gallo (1996) 18 vs. Alderson-Broaddus College Maureen Latterner (1985) 18 vs. UMBC Free-Throws Attempted: Maureen Latterner (1985) 23 vs. UMBC 3-Pt. Field Goals: Allison Krischer (2006) 9 vs. Columbia Union (MD) College

61 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball Lady Cat Team Records

Lady Cat Single-Game Team Records

Points: vs. Salem International (WV) University 02/23/09 132 Points/Half: vs. Salem International (WV) University 02/23/09 71 Free-Throws Made: vs. Shepherd (WV) University 02/21/05 37 Free-Throws Attempted: vs. UMBC 1985 56 Assists: vs. Salem International (WV) University 02/23/09 45 *

* = NCAA Division II single-game record

Lady Cat Season Team Records

Average Points Per Game: 1989-90 90.6 Most Wins: 1990-91 27 Winning Percentage: 1976-77 100% (21-0) Best Field Goal Percentage: 1987-88 51.9% Best Free-Throw Percentage: 2007-08 78.9% (330-418) Best 3-Point Field Goal Percentage: 1992-93 40.9% Best Rebound Average Per Game: 1979-80 51.7 Most Assists Per Game: 2008-09 18.4 (551 assists) Most Steals Per Game: 1976-77 19.2 (403 steals) Least Amount of Turnovers Per Game: 1978-79 11.2 Most Amount of Turnovers Per Game: 1986-87 21.6

62 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball Lady Cat All‐Time Leer Winners

A D (Cont’d) L S Aden, Sheena -- 1,2,3,4 Deaner, Debra -- 1,2,3,4 Latterner, Maureen--1,2,3,4 Sayers, Karen -- 1,2,3,4 Altman, Denise -- 1 Delaney, Sue -- 1,2,3,4 Loughner, Kayla -- 1,2 Schirf, Jaclyn -- 1,2,3,4 Anderson, Rita -- 1,2 Derzack, Connie -- 1,2 Loughry, Jennifer -- 1 Schlimm, Julie -- 1,2,3,4 Andrews, Crystal -- 1 DiGioia, Dee -- 1 Schlimm, Krista -- 1 Angle, Candace -- 1 Dill, Julie -- 1,2,3,4 M Schober, Elisa -- 1,2 Anthony, Jackie -- 1 Doosley, Lori -- 1 Maurer, Jill -- 1,2,3,4 Senft, Donna -- 1 Ashbridge, Lynne -- 1,2,3,4 Drenning, Mary Beth -- 1,2,3,4 McBroom, Katie -- 1,2 Sergi, Marcy -- 1,2,3,4 F Shimkus, Barb -- 1,2,3 B McCombie, Lindsey -- 1,2 Ferguson, Carrie -- 1,2,3,4 McGee, Erin -- 1,2 Shimkus, Lenore -- 1,2,3,4 Bacon, Bonnie -- 1,2,3,4 Shimkus, Suzy -- 1,2,3,4 Finn, Karen -- 1 McKinney, Chelsea -- 1,2,3,4 Baker, Lindsay -- 1,2,3,4 Slater, Dee -- 1,2,3,4 Florini, Tina -- 1 McTighe, Rebecca -- 1,2 Baker, Monae -- 1 Forster, Chrissy-- 1,2 Socha, Jessica -- 1,2,3 Meier, Erin -- 1,2,3,4 Balest, Kimberly -- 1 Solema, Terry -- 1,2,3,4 Banaszewski, Dorothy -- 1,2 G Meier, Megan -- 1,2,3,4 Stephenson, Inaya -- 1 Menett, Teri -- 1,2,3,4 Baptist, Lil -- 1,2,3,4 Gallo, Denise -- 1,2,3,4 Stypula, Jeanne -- 1,2,3 Barker, Celeste -- 1,2,3,4 Gennett, Jamie -- 1 Miller, Lisa -- 1 Sullivan, Erin -- 1 Barker, Julie -- 1,2 George, Justine -- 1,2,3,4 Mock, Jessica-- 1 Barr, Crystal -- 1,2,3,4 Gioia, Margaret -- 1,2,3,4 Montini, Maria -- 1,2 T Beamer, Elizabeth --1,2 Goode, Kelly -- 1,2 Mosay, Sally -- 1,2,3,4 Thomas, Carrie -- 1,2,3,4 Bence, Denise -- 1 Goode, Stacy -- 1,2 Mumma, Carol -- 1,2,3 Thomas, Tesha -- 1,2 Bednarski, Kim -- 1 Greaser, Tricia -- 1,2,3,4 Murphy, Mandy -- 1,2,3,4 Thompson, Nancy -- 1 Bell, Jenny -- 1,2,3,4 Greene, Jessica -- 1,2,3 Thompson, Tammy -- 1,2,3,4 Billingsley, Jody -- 1,2,3,4 N Trimarco, Sara -- 1,2,3 Blair, Rhonda -- 1 H Nee, Carol -- 1,2,3 Trombold, Claudia -- 1 Blankenship, Tamara -- 1 Halapin, Jill -- 1,2,3,4 Truitt, Audrey -- 1,2,3,4 Bley, Lee Ann -- 1,2 Hale, Bridget -- 1,2,3,4 O Tuscano, Jennifer -- 1,2,3,4 Bogovic, Katie -- 1,2,3,4 Hargreaves, Amy -- 1,2,3 Oaks, Jami -- 1,2,3,4 Britcher, Krista -- 1,2,3 Helsel, Shelley -- 1,2,3,4 Owens, Diane -- 1 U Britt, Lisa -- 1,2,3,4 Hennon, Tracie -- 1,2,3,4 Urban, Kaitlin -- 1 Brown, Qiuana -- 1,2, 3 Herbert, Jean -- 1 P Brown, Susan -- 1,2,3,4 Hess, Janet -- 1,2,3,4 Park, Melissa -- 1,2,3,4 V

Hollis, Meredith -- 1,2,3,4 Patterson, Lindsay -- 1 Vass, Suzanna -- 1 C Visnovsky, Carol -- 1,2 Hyland, Grace -- 1 Patterson, Melissa -- 1,2,3,4 Cagni, Deb -- 1,2 Pflueger, Michele -- 1 Cale, Lindsay -- 1,2,3,4 I W Priest, Sarah -- 1,2,3 Caputa, Cindy -- 1.2 Wajers, Pat -- 1,2,3,4 Ingram, Chasity Carey, Patricia -- 1,2,3,4 Irwin, Kristin -- 1,2,3,4 Walters, Carrie -- 1 Certo, Lori -- 1 R Widmer, Sarah -- 1,2 Cicero, Michele -- 1,2,3 J Rairie, Kim -- 1 Williams, Bev -- 1 Cicuto, Jamie -- 1,2,3,4 Jacko, Jeanne -- 1 Ream, Lisa -- 1 Wilson, Carolyn -- 1 Cleveland, Daina -- 1,2,3,4 Jamison, Edna -- 1,2 Reigh, Shannon -- 1,2,3 Wood, Jendi -- 1 Rietscha, Jessica -- 1,2,3,4 Conner, Samantha -- 1,2,3,4 Johnson, Rachel -- 1 Worek,DR. ERIN Arlene MEIER -- 1 Creswell, Kristin -- 1,2,3,4 Rife, Heather -- 1,2 Croyle, Toddy -- 1,2,3,4 K Risch, Vanessa -- 1,2,3 Y Kartovicky, Janet -- 1,2,3,4 Ritchey, Jessica -- 1 Young, Helen -- 1,2,3,4 D Kessler, Amy -- 1,2,3,4 Roberts, Cheryl -- 1,2 Young, Mindy -- 1,2,3,4 Dalton, Andrea -- 1,2,3,4 Ketter, Lu Ann -- 1,2,3,4 Rosso, Sue -- 1,2,3,4 Dawes, Wendy -- 1 Knapic, Erin -- 1,2,3 Z Day, Tanya -- 1,2 Kosmack, Janine -- 1,2,3,4 Zapf, Jessica -- 1,2,3,4 Krischer, Allison -- 1,2,3,4

63 2011-12 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball Lady Cats in Acon

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