2007-2008 Basketball Media Guide
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Dear Cougar Fans: Quick Facts
I am delighted to present our 2007-2008 General Basketball Media Guide, which highlights our Address: 9 Ryerson Avenue, Caldwell, NJ ongoing commitment to intercollegiate athletics. Founded: 1939 We are proud of the continued growth in our Enrollment: 2,270 athletic programs and of our scholar athletes, Nickname: Cougars whose graduation rate is impressive. They have Colors: Scarlet, White and Gold achieved standards of academic excellence, as Affiliations: NCAA Division II, ECAC well as athletic success, and demonstrate that at Conference: Central Atlantic Collegiate Caldwell College our first priority is a quality Conference (CACC) higher education. Web Site: www.caldwell.edu Home Arena: This is an exciting time at Caldwell College. George R. Newman Center (1,800) Our brand new state-of-the-art, wireless residence hall opened in fall 2007. Our Administration students tell us how much they appreciate the President: supportive caring atmosphere on campus and Sister Patrice Werner, O.P., Ph.D. the student/faculty ratio of 12 to 1, which helps them achieve their intellectual, personal and VP of Student Life: athletic potential. Sister Elaine Keenan, O.P. Executive Director of Athletics: Our foundation is rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition. We have many student Mark A. Corino services that complement our students’ experiences in academics and athletics. They Associate Athletic Director/ range from community service and campus ministry to student clubs and social activities. Compliance Officer: Our stimulating growth has created unique opportunities for expanded academic programs Dean Johnson and technological advancements. The College attributes much of the growth to its innovative Assistant Athletic Director/ use of campus-wide advances in technology, the increased interest in resident life, our Senior Women’s Administrator: affordable tuition and a faculty and staff who are committed to inspiring goal-oriented Linda Cimino students with the passion to succeed. Administrative Assistant: Jean Martin That passion is played over and over again with the talent, dedication, and hard work of our Athletic Trainers: athletic teams. We have much to celebrate every year. Last winter, our men’s basketball Diane Froehlich, Eric Armstrong team won the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament and advanced to the Athletic Phone Number: (973) 618-3260 NCAA Division II Tournament for the first time since our transition to the NCAA was Athletic Fax Number: (973) 618-3370 completed in 2002. Coaches Directory The Athletic Department at Caldwell College is truly a treasure. The College’s enhanced Baseball: Chris Reardon institutional image among our prestigious peer institutions and the excellence of our athletic Cross Country: John Tosato programs continues to grow since joining the NCAA Division II in 1998. Eight of our teams Golf: Mike Andrusin have competed in NCAA championship events since becoming eligible in 2002, and I am Men’s Soccer: Jamie Nash confident that all of our athletic programs will continue to be considered among the best in Women’s Soccer: Nate Guagliardi the conference and the region for years to come. Softball: Dean Johnson Men’s and Women’s Tennis: Michael Lukacs Your support of Caldwell College athletics is deeply appreciated. I hope to see you at some Volleyball: Megan Hrbek of our upcoming athletic events. Sports Information Office Sister Patrice Werner, O.P, Ph.D. Director of Sports Information: President Matt McLagan Phone: (973) 618-3567 Fax: (973) 618-3370 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://info.caldwell.edu/athletics
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2007-2008 PREVIEW
The transition to a new head coach can be season having scored a combined 1,976 filled with highs and lows, as last year’s points while recording 1,339 rebounds over Caldwell College women’s basketball team the past three years, with Freeman found out in Linda Cimino’s first season. But and Leary having played in all 82 by February, the Cougars had improved games. This will be the first time since the and were in position for a berth in the 2003-04 season that the Cougars’ roster Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference will include seniors who have played all four Tournament until injuries hampered the team years at Caldwell. “Our seniors are an down the stretch. With four starters among important part of our team, and the younger the eight returning players from last season, players can learn from their example,” the team is optimistic that it will improve Cimino said. upon last year’s 10-17 campaign that saw the Cougars finish one place out of the As the Cougars found out last year, one conference playoffs. Four seniors, along factor that can test depth is health, which with junior forward Mackenzie Lynch, give Cimino sees as a key element entering this Cimino a solid and experienced core group season. Last year, Lynch, the team’s leading of players who are comfortable with her scorer and rebounder, suffered a season- style of play. ending injury with six games remaining. At the time, Caldwell was in position to finish Khaliqa Davis “Our returning players have spent a year among the top eight in the CACC and with me, and they know what I expect now,” qualify for the conference tournament. But Cimino said. “Everyone has improved since without Lynch, the Cougars went 1-5 and victim of a serious injury was junior the beginning of last season.” missed the playoffs for the second time in forward Janay Prim, who missed all but three years. nine games last year. Prim, who adds size Joining the eight returners are six and athleticism in the post, has the potential newcomers who bring different elements to Lynch, who has fully recovered from the to be an impact player when healthy. the team, giving Cimino more depth and injury, emerged as one of the top players in Sophomore Kate Shutz, who also spent team speed in her second season the CACC in her first season at Caldwell time on the bench due to injury last season, at Caldwell. after transferring from Bryant University. She has improved her strength and quickness averaged 18.5 points and 10.8 rebounds and could contribute up front in her “We will be a pressing team this year,” she per contest to receive second team all- second season. said. “Our whole offense will be based CACC and first team all-Met honors. Her around our defense. Because of our speed most memorable game was a 44-point, 22- The incoming frontcourt players include and quickness, we’ll be using all types of full rebound performance in an 82-72 overtime junior forward Janay Perkins, who played court pressure. Our defensive style also victory at the University of the Sciences that two years at the Community College of will require us to substitute frequently, earned her CACC and ECAC Player of the Rhode Island before transferring to meaning the new players will play Week accolades. Caldwell. An athletic player who rebounds right away.” well, Perkins helped CCRI advance to the Freeman, who averaged 8.0 points per NJCAA Division II National Tournament last The experience and depth of this year’s game as a junior, is back to bolster the season after averaging 9.8 points and 6.7 team is personified in seniors Melissa Cougars’ frontcourt, especially on the rebounds per game. Freshman forward Lisa Freeman, Phylicia Holmes and Dana Leary, offensive end. With over 700 points in her Federico possesses good size and who are beginning their fourth season career, Freeman gives the Cougars a athleticism and has solid fundamentals in together at Caldwell. The trio enters the proven scorer around the basket. Another the post.
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2007-2008 PREVIEW
“The two Janays [Prim and Perkins] could be Lauren Serritella, who showed potential the Cougars slated to face Northeast Region difference-makers in the frontcourt for us, while playing in 19 games with one start as powers Stonehill and Bryant. Within the because of the match-up problems other a freshman. CACC, the addition of Chestnut Hill has teams will have,” Cimino said. resulted in the creation of North and South The Cougars welcome a group of freshmen divisions, with Caldwell playing in the North Depth in the backcourt is important in at the guard positions with a variety of Division. The Cougars, who were picked third Cimino’s guard-oriented system, which offensive and defensive skills. Stephanie in the North in the CACC Preseason Poll, sometimes employs four guards on the court Cadet is a good perimeter shooter with will face South Division opponents only once at the same time. Leary, who often plays the composure to play the point. Also a this season. South Division schools Holy near the basket, has tallied 781 points in good defender, Cadet displayed an Family, Wilmington and Philadelphia, along her career at Caldwell. Her effort and excellent knowledge of the game while with Dominican from the North, are the energy level often sets the tone for the earning all-Nassau County honors as conference favorites. Cougars on both ends of the court, a junior and senior at Elmont (N.Y.) especially against stronger competition. Memorial High School. Her backcourt But with an experienced group of returnees, mate at Elmont, Abena George, possesses an all-conference player and several Two of Leary’s best offensive games last the same quickness as Davis. George, talented newcomers, Caldwell should not be season came against last year’s CACC who was all-County as a senior, is overlooked by opponents this season. Tournament finalists in Philadelphia a strong on-the-ball defender who eventually Cimino is confident her squad has what it University (24 points in a 79-71 win) and will be able to play either the point or takes to compete to be among the best in the Holy Family (22 points). at off-guard. North Division.
Holmes has developed into one of the top Kirsty Leedham brings her versatile offensive “I think we’ve made good strides so far,” rebounding guards in the conference, skills to the Cougars’ backcourt after she said. “We’ve put the foundation in, and averaging 7.6 boards per game over the starring at Cheshire (Conn.) Academy. A we’ll continue to build on that foundation to past two seasons. Her athleticism has native of England, Leedham has an work towards our ultimate goal of earning yet to translate into big scoring numbers, extremely quick release on her shot, which an NCAA Tournament berth.” but Cimino feels that could change in allows her to score in a variety of ways. She Holmes’ final year. “I think Phylicia has good basketball bloodlines in could have a breakout year,” Cimino said. the family, as her sisters Johannah and “She worked hard in the preseason to Jennifer play basketball at Franklin improve her outside shot and I think it’ll Pierce University. Danielle Hepkins is a pay off.” developing guard with good athleticism who has the potential to contribute in Another senior, Khaliqa Davis, returns as the the future. starting point guard after posting averages of 8.7 points and 3.1 assists last season, Overall, Cimino likes the look of her team her first at Caldwell. The speedy Davis, who on the eve of the new season. “I’m very transferred from Southern New Hampshire excited that our returning players have before last season, also swiped 62 steals improved,” Cimino said. “I think the new to rank fourth in the CACC in that players will fit into our program well and I’m category. Davis’ defensive prowess will be looking forward to the season.” enhanced by a more pressing style of defending that the Cougars will use this Tournaments at Bloomsburg and Bryant season. Also at the point is sophomore highlight the non-conference schedule, with Mackenzie Lynch
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HEAD COACH LINDA CIMINO
Linda Cimino begins her second season as and three-point field goals. She also holds the coach of the Caldwell College women’s school record for most three-pointers in a game basketball team after guiding the Cougars to a with six. While at Adelphi, Cimino built a 10-17 record in her first year. Cimino, who reputation of being a clutch performer in late- coached for five years at the high school and game situations. In her first collegiate game, junior college level, came to Caldwell in 2006 she hit the game-winning basket at the buzzer after serving as an assistant women’s to defeat the University of New Haven in basketball coach at Adelphi University the overtime. Cimino continues to play in the urban previous season. Cimino’s high-energy professional league in Manhattan. coaching style and enthusiasm for the game has revitalized a program that reached double- Cimino graduated from Adelphi in 2001 with figures in wins for the first time in three years. a Bachelor’s degree in Health and Physical Education, and earned her Master’s degree in In fact, the Cougars were in position for a Health Education from Adelphi in 2004. She berth in the Central Atlantic Collegiate also received a Master’s degree in Conference Tournament until an injury ended Administration from Touro College in May of the season for Mackenzie Lynch, the team’s 2006. Cimino taught health for five years, leading scorer and rebounder, with six games including four years at Calhoun High School, to play. One of the highlights of the 2006-07 where she also was an Adaptive Physical Linda Cimino season was a 66-62 victory over Adelphi, Education teacher. Cimino is an American Cimino’s alma mater. Heart Association CPR/AED instructor and a Adelphi University ‘01 member of both the Women’s Basketball Second season “Last year we made good strides towards Coaches Association and the Basketball putting in the foundation for a successful Coaches Association of New York. program,” Cimino said. “Now we can continue to build on that foundation and keep Off the basketball court, Cimino has made an working towards our ultimate goal of earning impact on campus as an assistant athletic an NCAA Tournament berth.” director and Senior Woman Administrator. She coordinates the Student-Athlete Advisory After one year on the job, Cimino recognizes Committee (SAAC), which is active on campus the potential of the program to be competitive and in the community. Last year, Caldwell’s in the CACC and the Northeast Region. SAAC raised over $1,000 for the Make-A- “Because of the administration, the facilities, Wish Foundation. Through SAAC, Cimino the strong academics and the players we have also organizes the community service efforts here now, Caldwell College is very attractive for each team. She also works with campus to recruits,” Cimino said. “We’re located in a ministry to assist with Midnight Run, which good area for talent, but we’re also looking to brings food to homeless people in New York expand our recruiting efforts to find the City. In October, Cimino organized a players we need to be successful.” Midnight Madness on campus to kick off the beginning of the basketball season. Cimino returned to Adelphi in August 2005 to become an assistant coach under Kelley Watts, “My role as an administrator has allowed me to helping the Panthers to an overall record of 15- be involved in many aspects of campus life 13 and a third-place finish in the New York beyond coaching basketball,” Cimino said. “In Collegiate Athletic Conference. Prior to her stint my time at Caldwell, I have experienced so many at Adelphi, Cimino was the varsity girls’ things, from attending conference and NCAA basketball coach for three seasons at Calhoun Tournaments with our other teams, to working High School in Merrick, N.Y., where she also with students on campus, to traveling to France coached volleyball for four years. Cimino began with our men’s basketball team. I’m appreciative her coaching career in 2001 as the head of the opportunity to be a part of an athletic women’s basketball coach at Queensborough department like Caldwell’s and I thank Mark Community College in Bayside, N.Y. Corino and the College administration.”
A member of Adelphi’s basketball squad from A native of Lincoln, R.I., Cimino was all-state 1997 to 2000, Cimino still appears on the in both basketball and softball at North Panthers’ all-time lists for free throw percentage Smithfield High School. 4 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 2007-2008 SEASON
ASSISTANT COACHES
Veronica Mullen Assistant Coach Adelphi University ’03 (second season) Veronica Mullen begins her second season as an assistant coach at Caldwell College. A former teammate of Cimino’s at Adelphi University, Mullen was a two-year starter at guard for the Panthers from 2000-02. She was named the team’s most valuable player as a junior after averaging 13.8 points per game. Mullen then helped the Panthers win their first New York Collegiate Athletic Conference title and advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament during her senior year. She also was a member of the volleyball team at Adelphi. Before transferring to Adelphi in 2000, Mullen was a two- year starter at N.J.I.T.
“Veronica and I were teammates and roommates in college, so there is a trust between us that is invaluable to me,” Cimino said. “She knows the type of talent needed to be successful, and we will rely on her to recruit the talent in the tri-state area.”
A native of Ridgefield Park, N.J., Mullen earned a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from Adelphi in 2003. She spent the 2005-06 season as a coach at Demarest (N.J.) High School. Veronica Mullen Currently, Mullen is a physical education teacher in Union City, N.J., and plays basketball in the Assistant Coach Urban Professional League in New York City with Cimino. She is working towards a Master’s Adelphi University ’03 degree in Health at New Jersey City University. (second season) Mullen currently resides in Caldwell, N.J.
Kylee Wilson Assistant Coach Adelphi University ’02 (first season) Kylee Wilson joins the Cougars this season as an assistant coach. Wilson, who played with Caldwell head coach Linda Cimino and assistant coach Veronica Mullen at Adelphi University, comes to Caldwell after serving as an assistant coach at Drew University last season. While at Drew, Wilson helped the Rangers set the school record for conference wins in a season en route to qualifying for the ECAC Tournament.
A 2002 graduate of Adelphi, Wilson played three sports: basketball, softball and cross country. She was captain of the Panthers’ basketball team during her senior season, earning NYCAC All-Academic Team honors while leading Adelphi to the Sweet 16 of the 2002 NCAA Division II Tournament. A four- year starter in softball, Wilson was named an NFCA Scholar-Athlete three times while helping the Panthers reach the NCAA Regional three times. She also was a member of the Panthers’ cross country team that captured the 2001 NYCAC title. Kylee Wilson “Since I’ve known Kylee from our college days, there is a sense of loyalty that already exists Assistant Coach between us,” Cimino said. “Her expertise in strength and conditioning will help us tremendously in taking our program to the next level.” Adelphi University ’02 (first season) After earning a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Wilson completed her Master’s degree in Studio Art at Adelphi in 2004. She also works as a personal trainer. A native of Omaha, Neb., Wilson resides in Hackettstown, N.J.
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2007-2008 ROSTER
Numerical Roster NO. NAME YEAR HT. POS. HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL 3 Dana Leary SR 5-7 G Bridgewater, NJ/Immaculata 10 Melissa Freeman SR 5-11 F Englewood, NJ/Cresskill 12 Khaliqa Davis SR 5-2 G Newark, NJ/Bloomfield Tech 20 Phylicia Holmes SR 5-8 G Roselle, NJ/Roselle 21 Lauren Serritella SO 5-6 G Garfield, NJ/Paramus Catholic 23 Mackenzie Lynch JR 5-11 F Wayne, NJ/DePaul Catholic 24 Lisa Federico FR 6-0 F Toms River, NJ/Toms River North 25 Janay Prim JR 6-0 F Ansonia, CT/Kolbe Cathedral 30 Danielle Hepkins SO 5-7 G Staten Island, NY/Curtis 31 Kirsty Leedham FR 5-9 G Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Acad. 32 Abena George FR 5-5 G Elmont, NY/Elmont Memorial 34 Stephanie Cadet FR 5-6 G Elmont, NY/Elmont Memorial 40 Kate Shutz SO 5-7 G Edison, NJ/Edison 45 Janay Perkins JR 5-11 F Bronx, NY/Walton Alphabetical Roster NO. NAME YEAR HT. POS. HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL 34 Stephanie Cadet FR 5-6 G Elmont, NY/Elmont Memorial 12 Khaliqa Davis SR 5-2 G Newark, NJ/Bloomfield Tech 24 Lisa Federico FR 6-0 F Toms River, NJ/Toms River North 10 Melissa Freeman SR 5-11 F Englewood, NJ/Cresskill 32 Abena George FR 5-5 G Elmont, NY/Elmont Memorial 30 Danielle Hepkins SO 5-7 G Staten Island, NY/Curtis 20 Phylicia Holmes SR 5-8 G Roselle, NJ/Roselle 3 Dana Leary SR 5-7 G Bridgewater, NJ/Immaculata 31 Kirsty Leedham FR 5-9 G Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Acad. 23 Mackenzie Lynch JR 5-11 F Wayne, NJ/DePaul Catholic 45 Janay Perkins JR 5-11 F Bronx, NY/Walton 25 Janay Prim JR 6-0 F Ansonia, CT/Kolbe Cathedral 21 Lauren Serritella SO 5-6 G Garfield, NJ/Paramus Catholic 40 Kate Shutz SO 5-7 G Edison, NJ/Edison Head Coach: Linda Cimino, second season at Caldwell Assistant Coaches: Veronica Mullen, second season; Kylee Wilson, first season • Athletic Trainers: Diane Froehlich, Eric Armstrong
ROSTER BREAKDOWN BY CLASS BY POSITION Seniors (4) Juniors (3) Sophomores (3) Guards (9) Forwards (5) Khaliqa Davis Mackenzie Lynch Danielle Hepkins Stephanie Cadet Lisa Federico Melissa Freeman Janay Perkins Lauren Serritella Khaliqa Davis Melissa Freeman Phylicia Holmes Janay Prim Kate Shutz Abena George Mackenzie Lynch Dana Leary Freshmen (4) Danielle Hepkins Janay Perkins Stephanie Cadet Phylicia Holmes Janay Prim Lisa Federico Dana Leary Abena George Kirsty Leedham Kirsty Leedham Lauren Serritella Kate Shutz
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#12 KHALIQA DAVIS 5-2 Senior Guard Newark, NJ/Bloomfield Tech High School Major: Business Administration • Speedy point guard who started 22 games last season, her first at Caldwell College • Ranked fourth in the CACC in steals and 12th in assists • Swiped 10 steals to go with 13 points in an 81-64 win over Nyack Feb. 20 • Notched a career-best 23 points, seven assists and six steals vs. Post Jan. 18 • Played two seasons at Southern New Hampshire University before transferring to Caldwell • Helped Bloomfield Tech High School capture the Group 1 state title during her senior year • Named Group 1 Most Valuable Player and first team all-state after averaging 17 points and eight assists as a senior
Career Highs Points: 23, vs. Post 1/18/07 • Rebounds: 6, at Post 2/15/07 Assists: 7, four times • Steals: 10, vs. Nyack 2/10/07
Career Statistics
YEAR GP-GS FG-FGA PCT 3FG-FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT ORB DRB TR RPG PF AST TO BS ST PTS PPG 2006-07 26-22 79-211 .374 14-46 .304 53-74 .716 13 33 46 1.8 64 81 121 0 62 225 8.7 Totals 26-22 79-211 .374 14-46 .304 53-74 .716 13 33 46 1.8 64 81 121 0 62 225 8.7
#10 MELISSA FREEMAN 5-11 Senior Forward Englewood, NJ/Cresskill High School Major: Psychology • Productive forward who has seven career double-doubles • Scored a season-best 22 points at Goldey-Beacom Jan. 13 • Recorded 13 rebounds to go with 16 points in the Cougars’ overtime win at USP Dec. 9 • As a sophomore, averaged a team-high 11.1 points per game while ranking among the conference leaders in scoring, rebounding and field goal percentage • Scored a career-best 23 points on 10-of-13 shooting from the field in a win at Felician Jan. 24, 2006 • Grabbed 14 boards apiece in games against Nyack and Columbus State in 2005-06 • Played in all 27 games as a freshman, averaging 7.1 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game • Named second team all-Bergen County and third team all-North Jersey while at Cresskill High School
Career Highs Points: 23, at Felician 1/24/06 • Rebounds: 14, twice • Assists: 2, 11 times Steals: 5, vs. Wilmington 12/10/05 • Blocks: 6, at Nyack 12/2/04
Career Statistics YEAR GP-GS FG-FGA PCT 3FG-FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT ORB DRB TR RPG PF AST TO BS ST PTS PPG 2004-05 27-0 71-184 .386 0-0 .000 51-91 .560 44 88 132 4.9 48 15 40 31 17 193 7.1 2005-06 28-26 126-280 .450 0-0 .000 58-100 .580 48 138 186 6.6 56 16 76 26 25 310 11.1 2006-07 27-5 82-176 .466 0-0 .000 52-76 .684 28 75 103 3.8 38 16 39 14 12 216 8.0 Totals 82-31 279-640 .436 0-0 .000 161-267 .603 120 301 421 5.1 142 47 155 71 54 719 8.8
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#20 PHYLICIA HOLMES 5-8 Senior Guard Roselle, NJ/Roselle High School Major: Computer Information Systems • Excellent rebounder who has averaged 6.4 boards per game in her career • Two-time Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference All-Academic Team honoree • Was the team’s second-leading rebounder last season, ranking 15th in the CACC • Scored a career-high 19 points in a win over Nyack Feb. 20 • Dished out a career-best seven assists in the Cougars’ 79-71 victory over Philadelphia Jan. 11 • Has seven career double-doubles, including four last season • As a sophomore, ranked ninth in the CACC in rebounding with 8.3 boards per game • Reached double-figures in rebounds 10 times as a sophomore, including two 16-rebound performances • A member of the Union County All-Star team after her senior season at Roselle High School
Career Highs Points: 19, vs. Nyack 2/20/07 • Rebounds: 16, three times Assists: 7, vs. Philadelphia 1/11/07 • Steals: 5, twice • Blocks: 1, five times
Career Statistics YEAR GP-GS FG-FGA PCT 3FG-FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT ORB DRB TR RPG PF AST TO BS ST PTS PPG 2004-05 23-1 33-112 .295 1-10 .100 19-45 .422 39 43 82 3.6 37 26 36 2 17 86 3.7 2005-06 28-28 69-224 .308 2-24 .083 45-81 .556 85 146 231 8.3 77 63 83 2 39 185 6.6 2006-07 27-18 75-204 .368 1-5 .200 54-87 .621 70 116 186 6.9 74 45 70 1 47 205 7.6 Totals 78-47 177-540 .328 4-39 .102 118-213 .554 194 305 499 6.4 188 134 189 5 103 476 6.1
#3 DANA LEARY 5-7 Senior Guard Bridgewater, NJ/Immaculata High School Major: Psychology • Multi-talented, hard-working player who has started 77 games in her career • Twice earned Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference All-Academic Team accolades • Ranked second on the team in scoring (9.2 ppg) and field goal percentage (.478) last season • Tallied a career-high 24 points each in wins over Philadelphia Jan. 11 and Nyack Feb. 20 • Notched 10 points and 11 boards vs. Dominican Feb. 5 • As a sophomore, ranked second on the team in scoring (10.1 ppg) and third in rebounding (4.9 rpg) and assists (2.0 apg) • Paced the Cougars with 6.3 rebounds per game as a freshman • Notched four double-doubles as a freshman • Has seven career double-doubles at Caldwell
Career Highs Points: 24, twice • Rebounds: 15, vs. Post 12/9/04 • Assists: 7, vs. Felician 12/5/06 Steals: 5, at Nyack 12/2/04 • Blocks: 2, vs. NJIT 1/11/05
Career Statistics YEAR GP-GS FG-FGA PCT 3FG-FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT ORB DRB TR RPG PF AST TO BS ST PTS PPG 2004-05 27-27 105-228 .461 0-2 .000 38-94 .404 86 83 169 6.3 57 70 59 6 26 248 9.2 2005-06 28-28 121-271 .446 0-2 .000 42-81 .519 68 69 137 4.9 68 55 75 1 27 284 10.1 2006-07 27-22 107-224 .478 0-2 .000 35-84 .417 64 49 113 4.2 62 44 58 2 30 249 9.2 Totals 82-77 333-723 .461 0-6 .000 115-259 .444 218 201 419 5.1 187 169 192 9 83 781 9.5
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#23 MACKENZIE LYNCH 5-11 Junior Forward Wayne, NJ/DePaul Catholic High School Major: Sociology • Emerged as one of the top players in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference in her first season at Caldwell College • Named second team all-CACC and first team all-Met • Ranked fourth in the CACC in scoring (18.5 ppg) and second in rebounding (10.8 rpg) last season • Racked up 44 points and 22 boards in an overtime win at USP Dec. 9 to earn CACC and ECAC Player of the Week honors • Tallied 11 double-doubles while scoring 20 or more points eight times • Transferred from Bryant University after playing in six games for the Bulldogs • Two-time all-state player and the 2005 Passaic County Player of the Year at DePaul Catholic High School
Career Highs Points: 44, at USP 12/9/06 • Rebounds: 22, at USP 12/9/06 • Assists: 3, at Felician 2/1/07 Steals: 8, at Felician 2/1/07 • Blocks: 3, vs. Adelphi 1/6/07
Career Statistics
YEAR GP-GS FG-FGA PCT 3FG-FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT ORB DRB TR RPG PF AST TO BS ST PTS PPG 2006-07 21-21 140-285 .491 2-7 .286 107-150 .713 66 160 226 10.8 72 19 68 10 42 389 18.5 Totals 21-21 140-285 .491 2-7 .286 107-150 .713 66 160 226 10.8 72 19 68 10 42 389 18.5
#25 JANAY PRIM 6-0 Junior Forward Ansonia, CT/Kolbe Cathedral High School Major: Psychology • Athletic post player who missed all but nine games last season due to injury • Scored 10 points in Caldwell’s season-opening win at Bloomsburg Nov. 17 • Dished out a career-best four assists vs. Lock Haven Nov. 18 • Earned three starts as a sophomore • Played in 27 games as a freshman • Scored in double figures three times, including a career-best 12-point performance at Goldey- Beacom Feb. 4, 2006 • Selected to the all-Patriot Division team and received all-state honorable mention at Kolbe Cathedral High School in Bridgeport, Conn.
Career Highs Points: 12, at Goldey-Beacom 2/4/06 • Rebounds: 6, twice Assists: 4, vs. Lock Haven 11/19/06 • Steals: 2, three times • Blocks: 2, twice
Career Statistics YEAR GP-GS FG-FGA PCT 3FG-FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT ORB DRB TR RPG PF AST TO BS ST PTS PPG 2005-06 27-0 44-126 .349 0-2 .000 21-35 .600 22 31 53 2.0 27 12 28 14 13 109 4.0 2006-07 9-3 11-25 .440 0-0 .000 11-18 .611 9 8 17 1.9 17 11 15 3 5 33 3.7 Totals 36-3 55-151 .364 0-2 .000 32-53 .604 31 39 70 1.9 44 23 43 17 18 142 3.9
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#21 LAUREN SERRITELLA 5-6 Sophomore Guard Garfield, NJ/Paramus Catholic High School Major: Elementary Education • Developing point guard who will add depth in the backcourt • Played in 19 games as a freshman, earning one start • Scored a career-best seven points vs. Wilmington Dec. 16 • Dished out four assists at Dominican Dec. 7 • Named all-Bergen County twice and received all-Suburban first team honors as a senior at Paramus Catholic • Helped Paramus Catholic to a second-place finish in the state sectionals as a sophomore
Career Highs Points: 7, vs. Wilmington 12/16/06 • Rebounds: 4, at Dominican 12/7/06 Assists: 4, at Georgian Court 2/8/07 • Steals: 3, at Felician 2/1/07
Career Statistics YEAR GP-GS FG-FGA PCT 3FG-FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT ORB DRB TR RPG PF AST TO BS ST PTS PPG 2006-07 19-1 8-27 .296 0-2 .000 6-13 .462 5 16 21 1.1 23 9 16 0 7 22 1.2 Totals 19-1 8-27 .296 0-2 .000 6-13 .462 5 16 21 1.1 23 9 16 0 7 22 1.2
#40 KATE SHUTZ 5-7 Sophomore Guard Edison, NJ/Edison High School Major: Elementary Education • Undersized yet strong player who excels near the basket • Improved her quickness and strength in the offseason • Saw action in 11 games with two starts as a freshman • Grabbed four rebounds vs. Minnesota State-Mankato Nov. 26 and Nyack Feb. 20 • Played four years at Edison High School and served as captain her senior year • Member of the National Art Honor Society while at Edison
Career Highs Points: 2, five times • Rebounds: 4, twice Assists: 1, at Georgian Court 2/8/07 • Blocks: 1, twice
Career Statistics YEAR GP-GS FG-FGA PCT 3FG-FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT ORB DRB TR RPG PF AST TO BS ST PTS PPG 2006-07 11-2 4-12 .333 0-0 .000 2-4 .500 7 9 16 1.5 19 1 14 2 0 10 0.9 Totals 11-2 4-12 .333 0-0 .000 2-4 .500 7 9 16 1.5 19 1 14 2 0 10 0.9
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#45 JANAY PERKINS 5-11 Junior Forward Bronx, NY/Walton High School Major: Business Administration • Solid frontcourt player with good athleticism • Good rebounder who will help bolster the Cougars’ inside game • Played two years at the Community College of Rhode Island in Warwick, R.I. • Averaged 9.8 points and 6.7 rebounds per game with six double-doubles for the Knights last season • Helped CCRI advance to the NJCAA Division II National Tournament last year
#30 DANIELLE HEPKINS 5-7 Sophomore Guard Staten Island, NY/Curtis High School Major: Elementary Education • Developing player who works hard • Possesses a good knowledge of the game • A member of Curtis High School’s Staten Island championship squad in 2005 • Led league in assists per game as a senior
#34 STEPHANIE CADET 5-6 Freshman Guard Elmont, NY/Elmont Memorial High School Major: Undecided • Versatile guard that defends well and can shoot from the perimeter • Expected to compete for a starting spot in the backcourt • Named all-Nassau County as a junior and senior at Elmont Memorial High School • Along with current teammate Abena George, helped Spartans capture three straight undefeated conference titles and one county championship
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#24 LISA FEDERICO 6-0 Freshman Forward Toms River, NJ/Toms River North High School Major: Psychology • Fundamentally sound post player with good size and athleticism • Will provide depth to the Cougars’ frontcourt • Named second team all-County as a junior at Toms River North High School • Also selected to the all-County second team in softball as a junior and senior
#32 ABENA GEORGE 5-5 Freshman Guard Elmont, NY/Elmont Memorial High School Major: Biology • Athletic and strong guard who excels on the defensive end • Expected to compete for significant playing time in the backcourt • An all-Nassau County player as a senior at Elmont Memorial High School • Won three conference crowns and a county championship at Elmont Memorial with fellow freshman Stephanie Cadet
#31 KIRSTY LEEDHAM 5-9 Freshman Guard Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy Major: Business Administration • Excellent shooter who can score in a variety of ways • Set school record for most points in a season as a senior at Cheshire (Conn.) Academy • Also tied school mark for points in a game with 47 • Sisters Jennifer and Johannah both play basketball at Franklin Pierce University
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2006-2007 SEASON REVIEW The 2006-2007 season marked a new conference win over Adelphi University, her three-year career with 793 points, also beginning for the women’s basketball Cimino’s alma mater, a convincing 79-71 made 146 three-pointers to rank second all- program at Caldwell College. For the first victory over Philadelphia University, and a time at Caldwell. Coyle, Holmes and junior time in six years, the Cougars started the two-point triumph at Nyack College on forward Dana Leary each earned CACC All- season with a new head coach, Linda junior guard Phylicia Holmes’ 10-foot jumper Academic Team honors for posting Cimino. With some talented newcomers with one second on the clock. a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 joining a solid group of 10 returning or higher. players, the Cougars were optimistic they After three straight conference losses put the could improve on the previous season’s Cougars at 8-11, senior guard Shannon eighth-place finish in the Central Atlantic Coyle scored 18 points to help beat Felician Collegiate Conference. College and end the losing skid. With the team looking to make a strong run down the Cimino started her career at Caldwell the stretch, Lynch suffered a season-ending right way with a 69-64 victory at injury in a defeat to Dominican College on Bloomsburg University in the season opener. Feb. 5. Without their leading scorer and Also making her debut for the Scarlet, White rebounder, the Cougars won just one of their and Gold was sophomore forward final six games to finish 10-17 overall and 8- Mackenzie Lynch, who tallied 16 points and 14 in the CACC, missing the eighth and 17 rebounds in the win. Lynch emerged as a final playoff spot by one game. In the team’s force early in the season, registering at least final victory, an 81-64 win over Nyack on 20 points or more in seven of her first 10 Feb. 20, junior guard Khaliqa Davis swiped games. In an 82-72 overtime triumph at the 10 steals, the highest single-game steals total University of the Sciences on Dec. 9, she in the conference last season. racked up 44 points and 22 rebounds to earn CACC and ECAC Player of the Lynch finished the season with averages of Week honors. 18.5 points and 10.8 rebounds to rank fourth and second, respectively in the After starting the year 1-4, the Cougars won CACC. She was named to the all-CACC seven of their next 11 games to even their second team and the all-Met first team, record at 8-8 while improving to 6-5 in becoming the first Cougar to earn either conference play. The stretch included a non- honor since 2004. Coyle, who completed Shannon Coyle
CALDWELL COLLEGE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL QUICK FACTS
Head Coach: Linda Cimino, Adelphi University ‘01 2006-07 Review Other Returning Players: (second year) Record: 10-17 Melissa Freeman (F, 5-11, Sr., 8.0 ppg, 3.8 rpg) Career Record: 10-17 (one year) CACC/Place: 8-14/ninth Janay Prim (F, 6-0, Jr., 3.7 ppg, 1.9 rpg) Record at Caldwell: same 2007-08 Preview Lauren Serritella (G, 5-6, So., 1.2 ppg, 1.1 rpg) Assistant Coaches: Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 8/4 Kate Shutz (G, 5-7, So., 0.9 ppg, 1.5 rpg) Veronica Mullen, Adelphi University ‘03 Starters Returning/Lost: 4/1 Newcomers: 6 (second year) Returning Starters: Stephanie Cadet (G, 5-6, Fr., Elmont, Kylee Wilson, Adelphi University ‘02 (first year) Khaliqa Davis (G, 5-2, Sr., 8.7 ppg, 3.1 apg) NY/Elmont Memorial) Phylicia Holmes (G, 5-8, Sr., 7.6 ppg, 6.9 rpg) Lisa Federico (F, 6-0, Fr., Toms River, NJ/Toms Dana Leary (F, 5-7, Sr., 9.2 ppg, 4.2 rpg) River North) Mackenzie Lynch (F, 5-11, Jr., 18.5 ppg, Abena George (G, 5-5, Fr., Elmont, NY/Elmont 10.8 rpg) Memorial) Danielle Hepkins (G, 5-7, So., Staten Island, NY/Curtis) Kirsty Leedham (G, 5-9, Fr., Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Academy) Janay Perkins (F, 5-11, Jr., Bronx, NY/Walton)
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CALDWELL COLLEGE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL HISTORY
Gina Borea • 1984-88 • 1,990 Career Points Danielle Ciresi • 1987-91 • 2,491 Career Points Monica Snook • 1990-94 • 1,957 Career Points 24.4 ppg - 10th all-time NAIA 2-time NAIA All-America Honorable Mention
Nicole Campbell • 1993-97 • 1,455 Career Points Antrinette Barrino • 1997-2002 Shenee Clark • 2000-04 2-time NAIA All-America 3rd Team 1,578 Career Points • 1,192 Career Rebounds 1,583 Career Points 2002 NAIA All-America 2nd Team
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2006-2007 RESULTS
OVERALL HOME AWAY NEUTRAL ALL GAMES 10-17 6-6 4-9 0-2 CONFERENCE 8-14 5-6 3-8 0-0 NON-CONFERENCE 2-3 1-0 1-1 0-2 RECORD HIGH DATE OPPONENT SCORE (CACC) HIGH POINTS REBOUNDS 11/17/06 ^at Bloomsburg Univ. W, 69-64 1-0 16-Lynch 17-Lynch 11/18/06 ^vs. Lock Haven L, 60-65 1-1 31-Lynch 15-Lynch 11/25/06 %at Nebraska-Omaha L, 44-86 1-2 9-Lynch 8-Lynch 9-Gaudious 11/26/06 %vs. Minn. State-Mankato L, 62-73 1-3 11-Holmes 10-Holmes 11/28/06 *BLOOMFIELD COLLEGE L, 73-77 1-4 (0-1) 22-Lynch 9-Freeman 12/5/06 *FELICIAN COLLEGE W, 84-53 2-4 (1-1) 34-Lynch 12-Lynch 12/7/06 *at Dominican College L, 66-78 2-5 (1-2) 25-Lynch 9-Lynch 12/9/06 *at USP W, 82-72 (OT) 3-5 (2-2) 44-Lynch 22-Lynch 12/16/06 *WILMINGTON COLLEGE L, 66-84 3-6 (2-3) 20-Lynch 10-Lynch 1/4/07 *GEORGIAN COURT UNIV. W, 71-68 4-6 (3-3) 23-Lynch 15-Lynch 1/6/07 ADELPHI UNIVERSITY W, 66-62 5-6 (3-3) 14-Lynch 11-Lynch 14-Davis 1/9/07 *at Holy Family Univ. L, 55-77 5-7 (3-4) 14-Holmes 7-Lynch 1/11/07 *PHILADELPHIA UNIV. W, 79-71 6-7 (4-4) 24-Leary 6-Holmes 1/13/07 *at Goldey-Beacom L, 64-80 6-8 (4-5) 22-Freeman 7-Holmes 7-Freeman 1/16/07 *at Nyack College W, 63-61 7-8 (5-5) 18-Lynch 12-Lynch 1/18/07 *POST UNIVERSITY W, 76-72 8-8 (6-5) 23-Davis 9-Lynch 9-Holmes 1/20/07 *at Wilmington College L, 73-80 8-9 (6-6) 18-Lynch 10-Lynch 1/24/07 *at Bloomfield College L, 76-83 8-10 (6-7) 19-Coyle 12-Holmes 1/27/07 *USP L, 43-68 8-11 (6-8) 10-Lynch 6-Lynch 2/1/07 *at Felician College W, 68-51 9-11 (7-8) 18-Coyle 14-Lynch 2/5/07 *DOMINICAN COLLEGE L, 63-67 9-12 (7-9) 20-Lynch 17-Lynch 2/8/07 *at Georgian Court Univ. L, 69-72 9-13 (7-10) 16-Leary 8-Gaudious 16-Freeman 2/10/07 *HOLY FAMILY UNIV. L, 60-76 9-14 (7-11) 22-Leary 6-Holmes 6-Gaudious 2/15/07 *at Post University L, 69-74 9-15 (7-12) 19-Coyle 8-Holmes 2/17/07 *at Philadelphia Univ. L, 61-74 9-16 (7-13) 16-Gaudious 16-Holmes 2/20/07 *NYACK COLLEGE W, 81-64 10-16 (8-13) 24-Leary 12-Holmes 2/24/07 *GOLDEY-BEACOM L, 51-67 10-17 (8-14) 10-Holmes 12-Holmes 10-Leary 10-Davis Home games in CAPS; * - CACC game; ^ - Bloomsburg University Tournament, Bloomsburg, Pa.; % - Nebraska-Omaha Tournament, Omaha, Neb. 2006-2007 STATISTICS Rebounds PLAYER GP-GS MIN-AVG FG-FGA PCT 3FG-FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT Off-Def TOT AVG PF A TO BLK STL PTS AVG Mackenzie Lynch 21-21 697-33.2 140-285 .491 2-7 .286 107-150 .713 66-160 226 10.8 72 19 68 10 42 389 18.5 Dana Leary 27-22 735-27.2 107-224 .478 0-2 .000 35-84 .417 64-49 113 4.2 62 44 58 2 30 249 9.2 Shannon Coyle 27-26 941-34.9 82-243 .337 50-167 .299 34-46 .739 11-68 79 2.9 50 98 103 2 41 248 9.2 Khaliqa Davis 26-22 735-28.3 79-211 .374 14-46 .304 53-74 .716 13-33 46 1.8 64 81 121 0 62 225 8.7 Melissa Freeman 27-5 483-17.9 82-176 .466 0-0 .000 52-76 .684 28-75 103 3.8 38 16 39 14 12 216 8.0 Phylicia Holmes 27-18 693-25.7 75-204 .368 1-5 .200 54-87 .621 70-116 186 6.9 74 45 70 1 47 205 7.6 Amy Gaudious 25-6 313-12.5 55-125 .440 0-4 .000 11-18 .611 25-42 67 2.7 41 19 38 13 20 121 4.8 Janay Prim 9-3 117-13.0 11-25 .440 0-0 .000 11-18 .611 9-8 17 1.9 17 11 15 3 5 33 3.7 Amy Ransom 24-9 415-17.3 20-84 .238 6-27 .222 20-30 .667 10-29 39 1.6 28 20 38 1 7 66 2.8 Lauren Serritella 19-1 165-8.7 8-27 .296 0-2 .000 6-13 .462 5-16 21 1.1 23 9 16 0 7 22 1.2 Kate Shutz 11-2 79-7.2 4-12 .333 0-0 .000 2-4 .500 7-9 16 1.5 19 1 14 2 0 10 0.9 Laura Ciesla 11-0 46-4.2 3-14 .214 1-6 .167 3-4 .750 0-4 4 0.4 7 0 8 0 1 10 0.9 Camille Mammolite 2-0 7-3.5 0-2 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 0-0 0 0.0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0.0 TEAM 56-78 134 5.0 0 14 Total 27 5425 666-1632 .408 74-266 .278 388-604 .642 364-687 1051 38.9 495 365 602 48 274 1794 66.4 Opponents 27 5425 709-1649 .430 131-356 .368 370-539 .686 354-707 1061 39.3 544 394 589 76 264 1919 71.1
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COUGAR ATHLETIC STAFF
Nate Guagliardi Athletics Administrator Sister Elaine Keenan, O.P. Eric Armstrong Jean Martin Vice President and Dean for Athletic Trainer Administrative Assistant Student Life Dave DeFerrari Sandra Jennings Fitness Center Manager Director of Academic Advising
Megan Hrbek Athletics Administrator
Mark A. Corino Executive Director of Athletics Diane Froehlich Dean Johnson Athletic Trainer Associate Director of Athletics Linda Cimino Matt McLagan Assistant Director of Athletics Sports Information Director
Patrick Sime Faculty Athletic Representative
THE CALDWELL COLLEGE ATHLETICS MEDICAL TEAM Caldwell College Athletics would like to combat sports medicine. He earned his New Jersey Governor’s Council on Physical welcome two new members of the Cougars’ medical degree from the New York College of Fitness. medical team: Dr. Michael Kelly and JAG Osteopathic Medicine and is board certified Dr. Stephen A. Ducey is the team Physical Therapy. They join Dr. Stephen A. in Sports Medicine, Internal Medicine, and surgeon for Caldwell Doucy and athletic trainers Diane Froehlich Ringside Medicine. Athletics after serving as the and Eric Armstrong in caring for the health JAG Physical Therapy, a comprehensive team physician for the past and well-being of our student-athletes. orthopedic and sports physical therapy center six years. Dr. Ducey has Dr. Michael Kelly, D.O., joins the located in West Orange, been a partner in the Cougars’ medical team as N.J., will serve as the Femino-Ducey Orthopaedic the team physician this fall. Cougars’ physical therapist. Group since 1999. He He is responsible for JAG PT is New Jersey’s specializes in general coordinating the prevention leader in rehabilitating foot, orthopedics with an emphasis on sports and care of injuries to ankle, knee, hip, shoulder, medicine. Also the team physician for Kearny Caldwell’s student-athletes. elbow, back and related High School, Dr. Ducey also has worked with Dr. Kelly's sports medicine injuries. John Gallucci, the Rochester Red Wings AAA baseball team, practice, ProCare Medical Jr., MS, ATC, PT, DPT, the President/Founder the Rochester Americans Hockey League and Associates LLC in Livingston, N.J., involves the of JAG Physical Therapy, has served as an the Rochester Nighthawks Lacrosse team. Dr. medical care of professional, collegiate and athletic trainer for many entities including: the Ducey received his MD from the Bowman high school athletes. He is a ringside New York Red Bulls and MetroStars (Major Gray School of Medicine. A fellow of the physician for professional boxing and League Soccer), the New Jersey Storm American Academy of Orthopaedic professional mixed martial arts, and serves (National Lacrosse League), and the New Surgeons, he is a member of the American as the team physician for a number of New Jersey Pride (Major League Lacrosse). Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the New Jersey high schools and colleges. An Gallucci is currently the Medical Consultant to Jersey Medical Society. accomplished author, Dr. Kelly has been Major League Soccer and has served as a published in numerous medical journals and resource to USA Soccer, USA Wrestling, USA he currently is writing his third book on Lacrosse, the New York Athletic Club, and the
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COUGARS IN THE COMMUNITY
In addition to performing in the classroom and on the playing fields, student-athletes at Caldwell College also are active in the community and on campus. These efforts are coordinated by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), which consists of two representatives from each of Caldwell’s 11 intercollegiate sports. Under the supervision of Assistant Director of Athletics Linda Cimino, the SAAC is involved in community service, community engagement, campus events, charities and other events. Here is a sampling of some Adam Sabree helps a youngster make a recent events the SAAC has participated in. necklace at Hoop-a-Paluza.
Caldwell College SAAC Executive Board: Caldwell College students and student-athletes, Members of Caldwell’s men’s and women’s Treasurer Amir Zandieh, Vice President including Janay Perkins and Kirsty Leedham, basketball teams volunteered at Hoop-a-Paluza Justin Miller, President Nicole Bodrog, handed out candy to trick-or-treaters on Bloomfield in Millburn, N.J., which raised money to benefit Secretary Mackenzie Lynch. Avenue in association with the Caldwell local organizations that serve children. Sam Not pictured: Laura DeVico, Publicity. Merchants Association this past Halloween. Cricelli gives a shooting lesson to a young participant.
Mackenzie Lynch serves up plates full of turkey Tyler Emmons and Hans Stelzer visit with Dana Leary and Janay Prim assist students with to some residents of Marion Manor. residents at the Marion Manor Thanksgiving their belongings on Move-In Day at the dorms dinner. SAAC members helped to serve the meal this past fall. and cleaned up afterwards at the senior residence in Caldwell, N.J.
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2007-2008 PREVIEW
it means absolutely nothing unless we That experience is especially apparent in are committed to the proper approach as the backcourt, which includes three of the a group.” team’s four seniors. Last season the point- guard tandem of seniors Hans Stelzer and That approach of understanding roles and Michael Wise proved to be an effective playing within the system helped carry the one, with both players thriving in their roles. Cougars down the stretch to its sixth Stelzer dished out a team-high 3.5 assists conference title and first trip to the NCAA per game while leading the team in steals Tournament. With the experience on this with 44. Along with running the team year’s roster, Corino is hopeful his team effectively on the offensive end, Stelzer can continue its successful run into the emerged as a defensive stopper, often new season. guarding the opponent’s top scoring threat. Wise provided more of a scoring punch, “To have people that know what we’re averaging 5.7 points while seeing time at about helps,” he said. “It’s also a plus that both guard spots. One of the team’s most they’ve had success with that system. They improved players, Wise picked a good time should know that if they execute and do the to have his best game, recording career things within the system, things can work out highs of 17 points and six rebounds in well, as they did last year.” Caldwell’s 74-65 win at Goldey-Beacom in the CACC Tournament quarterfinals. Corino and the coaching staff had even more time to reinforce their philosophy this Senior Adam Sabree started 22 games past summer, as the Cougars traveled to before an injury limited his playing time France to play four exhibition games. down the stretch. Sabree, who has started Playing quality opponents with a different 45 of his 91 career games, scored 4.3 style benefitted the team on the court, but points per game last year while also Adam Sabree the true impact of the trip probably will be providing the Cougars with a solid felt off the court. “The experiences we had defensive presence. Other backcourt in France and being together for about three returnees include junior Carl Augustin, and The Caldwell College men’s basketball team weeks should help mold us and help our sophomore John Reed. Augustin, who looks to build upon its strong finish last team continue to grow,” Corino said. “They blocked the University of the Sciences’ final season to attain greater heights in 2007-08. got to know each other in a different setting shot attempt at the buzzer to secure a 61-60 Ten of 12 players return from last year’s and come together as a family.” victory in the CACC final, has the ability to squad that won the Central Atlantic score in a variety of ways. Reed is an Collegiate Conference Tournament as the Another positive of the France trip was the excellent shooter from three-point range. fifth seed and came within three points of opportunity for the team to compete without upsetting undefeated and second-ranked graduated guard Jean Georges, a first team A pair of newcomers in sophomore Eddie Bentley College in the first round of the all-CACC selection who led the Cougars in Crockett and freshman Dante Rollins bring NCAA Division II Northeast Region scoring with 18.0 points per contest last athleticism and quickness to the Cougars’ Tournament. With so many key contributors season. Corino knows that one player won’t backcourt. Crockett, who played at Division back, combined with some talented completely replace all of the attributes of a I Nicholls State last season, is an explosive newcomers, it is no surprise that the CACC player of Georges’ caliber. “Jean turned out offensive player who can score off the Preseason Poll predicted the Cougars to win to be one of the better players we’ve ever dribble and from the perimeter. He is the North Division. had here,” Corino said. “He improved expected to share point-guard duties with every year, and without him we’re not able Stelzer, allowing Wise to move to shooting “It’s an honor and a good feeling to be to win last year. Our experienced players guard. Rollins is a versatile guard who led looked at as the favorite,” said head coach will help, and hopefully some of the new Bloomfield Tech High School to a pair of Mark Corino, who begins his 20th season players are capable of contributing to help Group 1 New Jersey state titles. at Caldwell. “It’s flattering, but in reality us overcome the loss of Jean.”
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2007-2008 PREVIEW
Caldwell’s frontcourt is big, deep and Manny Perez, who missed the majority of experienced, with six players back from last last year after suffering an injury in the year. Six-foot-six senior forward B.J. Suchy second game of the season. A 6-7 junior is the team’s leading returning scorer after forward, Perez, who has scored 1,025 averaging 13.6 points and 5.3 rebounds points in just 65 career games, will per game last season, earning a spot on the help absorb the loss of Georges on the all-CACC third team. Suchy, who enters the offensive end. season with 890 career points, made 20 three-pointers in 2006-07, adding another Corino certainly is pleased with the depth of dimension to his offensive arsenal. Suchy is talent on his roster, which provides him with joined in the frontcourt by 6-7 sophomore multiple lineup options and versatility at Sam Cricelli, who tallied 10.9 points per each position. But Corino is aware of the game while leading the team in rebounding dangers of having many players who might at 6.8 boards per contest in his first deserve to play, and only a limited amount collegiate campaign. In the CACC of minutes available. “The depth of this Tournament title game, Cricelli tapped in his team is better than we’ve had in many own missed free throw with 22 seconds left years,” he said. “If the players can accept for the game-winning basket. their roles and understand what it takes to be a champion, the depth can help us be If Corino wants to go big up front, he has successful. It also can backfire if people centers Michael Luzzi and Wojciech aren’t committed or if they won’t accept Bocianowski to fill the bill. Luzzi is a 6-8 their roles.” junior who averaged 4.1 points and 3.2 rebounds over 22 games last year. His This season the CACC will be divided into impact was felt in the CACC Tournament, two divisions with the addition of Chestnut when he led the Cougars with nine Hill College in Philadelphia, Pa. North rebounds in the semifinals and 10 boards in Division teams like the Cougars will play a Hans Stelzer the finals. Like Luzzi, the 6-9 Bocianowski 16-game conference schedule, with home- uses his large frame to eat up space inside. and-home series against divisional The native of Warsaw, Poland has improved opponents and single games versus South NCAA Northeast Region Tournament, also offensively, and he gives the Cougars Division teams. Some of the stronger teams are on the non-conference slate. another option in the paint. Additionally, 6- standing in the way of a repeat for Caldwell 7 sophomore forward Matt Cohen, who are North Division teams Post, Dominican With a deep and talented team looking to showed a lot of potential in his first season, and Bloomfield, and South Division schools repeat as CACC champions and return to will factor into the mix in the frontcourt. Philadelphia and Holy Family. the NCAA Tournament, it figures to be an exciting basketball season at Caldwell. But A talented newcomer and a familiar face The shorter conference schedule allows Corino, who enters the year as the provide even more versatility and ability to Caldwell to play in four tournaments, winningest active men’s college basketball Caldwell’s frontcourt. Forward Tyler including its own ECAC/Commerce Bank coach in New Jersey with 429 career Emmons, a 6-5 sophomore who transferred Classic on Dec. 22-23 in the George R. victories, knows that the banner from last from Lynn University, is a tough player inside Newman Center. Northeast-10 teams season that hangs in the rafters of the who also can step out and score on the Franklin Pierce and Southern New Newman Center will not help his team win perimeter. The 2005 Gatorade Player of the Hampshire, along with Dominican, will any games this season. Year in the state of Maine, Emmons participate. The Cougars will face some averaged 4.0 points and 4.6 rebounds in tough competition at the OrthoCarolina “No one can take last year’s championship 28 games for Lynn last season. Classic in Wingate, N.C., including the host away from us. It is a great accomplishment,” Wingate Bulldogs, who are ranked eighth in he said. “But it has nothing to do with today.” The front line will be bolstered by the return the NABC Division II Preseason Poll. Pace of two-time all-CACC and all-Met performer and Bridgeport, which played in last year’s
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HEAD COACH MARK A. CORINO Mark Corino begins his 20th season as the program when he came to Caldwell College head men’s basketball coach at Caldwell in 1988, as the program was established one College and 25th overall. One of the most year before his arrival. Similarly, with Corino successful college coaches in the state of New as the College’s first full-time athletic director, Jersey, Corino is tied for fourth among men’s the athletic department has made significant college coaches in the state with 429 career strides in its short existence. In his first year, victories. After winning his 300th game at Corino headed a department that had three Caldwell as well as reaching the 400-win programs and no conference affiliation. plateau for his career in an eventful 2006, Today, Caldwell has 11 intercollegiate athletic Corino achieved another milestone in 2007 programs, with 10 competing in the CACC. by winning the Central Atlantic Collegiate Corino also oversaw the College’s transition Conference Tournament and advancing to the from NAIA to NCAA Division II, which was NCAA Northeast Region Tournament for the completed in 2003. first time. Through 24 years, his overall record is 429-274, including a 334-226 mark in 19 Along with the jump to NCAA Division II status seasons at Caldwell. came an upgrade in facilities with the opening of the state-of-the-art George R. Newman “I’ve been fortunate to have been able to coach Center, home of the Caldwell College a number of outstanding student-athletes over the basketball and volleyball teams. years, and certainly they deserve a lot of credit,” said Corino, who has coached eight NAIA All- Corino also played a role in the creation of Americans and numerous all-CACC players the CACC, which has grown to 13 members. Corino, who has served as the conference’s Mark Corino while at Caldwell. “Also, in order to win a lot of games, you need to be around long enough to president during two separate stints, was Kean University ’79 have the opportunity to do so. That wouldn’t be named the CACC and NAIA Region X 20th Season possible without the support of my family, as well Administrator of the Year in 2000. He also as the administration at Caldwell College.” was among 14 finalists for the NAIA National Athletic Administrator of the Year. The list of Corino’s accomplishments is impressive: Five trips to the NAIA national A native of Belleville, N.J., Corino attended tournament; one appearance in the NCAA Kean (N.J.) University, where he earned a Division II Tournament; seven CACC regular- Bachelor’s degree in industrial arts. He later season championships; five CACC received a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Tournament titles and a District 31 crown. Instruction from Caldwell in 1997. Corino began his collegiate coaching career in 1983 Corino also has developed and recruited at Bloomfield College, where he compiled a several talented players at Caldwell. In fact, in record of 95-48 in five seasons. 11 of 12 seasons from 1990 to 2002, the NAIA All-America teams included a player Corino is the youngest of three brothers who from Caldwell College. Thirteen players, have combined for more than 1,000 coaching including all-time leading scorer and first team victories at the collegiate and high school All-American Matt Stuart, have reached the levels. Oldest brother Jimmy was a high 1,000-point milestone. And Corino himself school basketball coach, while Carl is one of has received several honors, including four the all-time winningest high school softball CACC Coach of the Year awards. In 1992, coaches in New Jersey. Corino was named the Jersey 9 and District Corino, 52, resides in Cedar Grove, N.J., with 31 Coach of the Year, and was selected by his wife Susan, and daughter Michele. “My the All-Metropolitan Basketball Writers family has been tremendously supportive and Association as its Coach of the Year in 1998. without their understanding we would not have What makes all of these achievements even been able to accomplish all that we have here more impressive is that Corino had virtually no at Caldwell,” Corino said. “They’ve played an foundation on which to build such a successful important part in our success as well.”
ALL-TIME WINNINGEST NEW JERSEY MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL COACHES Name School(s) Wins Pete Carril Princeton 525 (includes 11 wins at Lehigh) Charles Brown New Jersey City U. 483 James Catalano N.J.I.T. 431 *Mark Corino Bloomfield/Caldwell 429 Ollie Gelston NJCU/Montclair State 429 Frank J. Hill Seton Hall/Rutgers 415 *active
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ASSISTANT COACHES Dean Johnson Assistant Coach University of New England ’86 (18th season) Dean Johnson is entering his 18th year as an assistant men’s basketball coach and his 14th season as head coach of the women’s softball team. He has also been the Associate Athletic Director in charge of NCAA compliance for the last eight years. “We wouldn’t have the success we’ve enjoyed over the years without the tireless efforts of Coach Johnson,” said Corino. “I don’t think people realize what a hard worker Dean is. His loyalty and commitment to this school cannot be overstated.” Johnson came to Caldwell in 1990 after coaching on the high school and college levels. As Caldwell’s softball coach, Johnson has compiled a record of 369-177 in 13 seasons while capturing three Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament crowns. A four-time CACC Coach of the Year honoree, Johnson led the Cougars to the NCAA Northeast Region title and a berth in the Women’s College World Series in 2004. Dean Johnson Assistant Coach A native of Belgrade Lakes, Maine, Johnson set many basketball records as a point guard at the University of New England ’86 University of New England in Biddeford, Maine. Johnson graduated in 1986 with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Secondary Education. He earned a Master’s degree from Caldwell College (18th season) in 1997. He resides in Denville, N.J., with his wife Christine and daughter Katelyn.
Dave DeFerrari Assistant Coach Green Mountain ‘86 (6th season) Dave DeFerrari begins his sixth year as an assistant men’s basketball coach, as well as the Fitness Center Manager at Caldwell College. DeFerrari began his coaching career at the high school level before becoming, at the age of 25, the head coach at Clinton Community College in Plattsburgh, N.Y., in 1989. He then spent six seasons as an assistant coach at Rutgers University- Newark before a two-year stint as the head coach at John Jay College in New York City, N.Y. Just prior to his arrival at Caldwell College, he served three years as the Director of Campus Recreation at Drew University in Madison, N.J. Before starting his coaching career, DeFerrari was a standout point guard and captain Dave DeFerrari at Green Mountain College, where he set the school record for career assists and games played. Assistant Coach A native of Secaucus, N.J., DeFerrari received his undergraduate degree in Recreation from Green Mountain ’86 Green Mountain in 1986. He later earned his Master’s degree in Physical Education from (6th season) Montclair State University. DeFerrari and his wife Claudia reside in Secaucus, N.J.
Michael Lukacs Assistant Coach University of Maine ‘87 (1st season) Michael Lukacs comes to Caldwell after serving as an assistant coach at Bloomfield College last season. Before coaching at Bloomfield, Lukacs was an assistant coach at Kean University under former Caldwell assistant Bruce Hamburger for one year. He also brings head coaching experience to the Cougar staff, having served as the head coach at Pratt Institute from 1996 to 1999. After beginning his coaching career at the high school level, Lukacs entered the collegiate ranks as an assistant at Gardner-Webb University in 1991. He also worked as an assistant at Maine Maritime Academy and Newberry College before taking the head coaching position at Pratt. Lukacs graduated from the University of Maine in 1987 with a Bachelor’s degree in education. This past fall, he was named the head men’s and women’s tennis coach at Caldwell. Michael Lukacs A native of Somerset, N.J., Lukacs lives in Middletown, N.J. with his wife Rosalie. Assistant Coach University of Maine ’87 (1st season)
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2007-2008 ROSTER
Numerical Roster NO. NAME YEAR HT. WT. POS. HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL 3 Hans Stelzer SR 5-9 170 G Selden, NY/Our Savior New American 5 Eddie Crockett SO 5-10 165 G Passaic, NJ/Passaic 10 Dante Rollins FR 6-1 160 G East Orange, NJ/Bloomfield Tech 12 Michael Wise SR 5-8 170 G Whitesboro, NJ/Middle Township 13 Sam Cricelli SO 6-7 200 F Brighton, England/Culham 22 Adam Sabree SR 6-4 190 G Detroit, MI/Renaissance 24 John Reed SO 6-4 210 G Wall, NJ/Wall 32 Tyler Emmons SO 6-5 210 F Portland, ME/Portland 33 Carl Augustin JR 6-4 190 G Stony Point, NY/Don Bosco Prep 40 B.J. Suchy SR 6-6 220 F Ronkonkoma, NY/Our Savior New American 44 Matt Cohen SO 6-7 190 F Forked River, NJ/Manasquan 50 Wojciech Bocianowski SO 6-9 250 C Warsaw, Poland/Life Center Acad. 52 Michael Luzzi JR 6-8 235 C Mount Arlington, NJ/Morris Catholic 55 Manny Perez JR 6-7 215 F Egg Harbor Twp., NJ/Egg Harbor Twp. Alphabetical Roster NO. NAME YEAR HT. WT. POS. HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL 33 Carl Augustin JR 6-4 195 G Stony Point, NY/Don Bosco Prep 50 Wojciech Bocianowski SO 6-9 240 C Warsaw, Poland/Life Center Acad. 44 Matt Cohen SO 6-7 190 F Forked River, NJ/Manasquan 13 Sam Cricelli SO 6-7 200 F Brighton, England/Culham 5 Eddie Crockett SO 5-10 165 G Passaic, NJ/Passaic 32 Tyler Emmons SO 6-5 210 F Portland, ME/Portland 52 Michael Luzzi JR 6-8 235 C Mount Arlington, NJ/Morris Catholic 55 Manny Perez JR 6-7 215 F Egg Harbor Twp., NJ/Egg Harbor Twp. 24 John Reed SO 6-4 210 G Wall, NJ/Wall 10 Dante Rollins FR 6-1 160 G East Orange, NJ/Bloomfield Tech 22 Adam Sabree SR 6-4 190 G Detroit, MI/Renaissance 3 Hans Stelzer SR 5-9 170 G Selden, NY/Our Savior New American 40 B.J. Suchy SR 6-6 220 F Ronkonkoma, NY/Our Savior New American 12 Michael Wise SR 5-8 170 G Whitesboro, NJ/Middle Township
Head Coach: Mark Corino, 20th season at Caldwell Assistant Coaches: Dean Johnson, 18th season; David DeFerrari, sixth season; Michael Lukacs, first season Athletic Trainers: Diane Froehlich, Eric Armstrong
ROSTER BREAKDOWN BY CLASS BY POSITION Seniors (4) Juniors (3) Sophomores (6) Guards (7) Forwards (5) Adam Sabree Carl Augustin Wojciech Bocianowski Carl Augustin Matt Cohen Hans Stelzer Michael Luzzi Matt Cohen Eddie Crockett Sam Cricelli B.J. Suchy Manny Perez Sam Cricelli John Reed Tyler Emmons Michael Wise Freshmen (1) Eddie Crockett Dante Rollins Manny Perez Dante Rollins Tyler Emmons Adam Sabree B.J. Suchy John Reed Hans Stelzer Centers (2) Michael Wise Wojciech Bocianowski Michael Luzzi
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#22 ADAM SABREE 6-4, 190 Senior Guard Detroit, MI/Renaissance High School Major: Marketing • A solid contributor during his three years at Caldwell • Has played in 91 games while earning 45 starts • Missed three games last season due to injury • Tallied a season-high 13 points vs. Dominican Feb. 5 • Earned CACC all-Academic Team honors as a sophomore and junior for posting a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or higher • During his freshman year, went 5-of-6 from the field and 3-of-3 from three-point range en route to a career-high 16 points vs. NJIT Jan. 11, 2005 • Named all-City, all-Metro and all-State as a senior at Renaissance High School, which was ranked third nationally by USA Today
Career Highs Points: 16, vs. NJIT 1/11/05 • Rebounds: 7, three times • Assists: 5, at Franklin Pierce 12/21/06 • Steals: 5, vs. Holy Family 12/8/05 • Blocks: 1, six times
Career Statistics
YEAR GP-GS FG-FGA PCT 3FG-FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT ORB DRB TR RPG PF AST TO BS ST PTS PPG 2004-05 32-13 38-105 .362 9-31 .290 21-33 .636 21 47 68 2.1 58 37 38 1 24 106 3.3 2005-06 31-10 46-120 .383 11-31 .355 25-33 .758 28 44 72 2.3 64 47 32 1 27 128 4.1 2006-07 28-22 41-93 .441 5-18 .278 32-49 .653 25 40 65 2.3 42 38 32 4 14 119 4.3 Totals 91-45 125-318 .393 25-80 .313 78-115 .678 74 131 205 2.3 164 122 102 6 65 353 3.9
#3 HANS STELZER 5-9, 170 Senior Guard Selden, NY/Our Savior New American Major: Business Administration • Emerged as the Cougars’ starting point guard, earning 25 starts • Averaged a team-best 3.5 assists per game to rank eighth in the CACC • Also ranked third in the conference in assist-to-turnover ratio (1.57) • Dished out a career-high nine assists each in wins over Mercy Dec. 2 and Holy Family Feb. 10 • Limited to 14 games in 2005-06 due to a foot injury • Earned CACC all-Academic Team honors in 2005-06 • Transferred from Concordia University in River Forest, Ill., where he averaged 7.4 points over 25 games in 2003-04
Career Highs Points: 10, at Goldey-Beacom 2/27/07 • Rebounds: 7, vs. Adelphi 1/30/07 Assists: 9, twice • Steals: 4, three times
Career Statistics YEAR GP-GS FG-FGA PCT 3FG-FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT ORB DRB TR RPG PF AST TO BS ST PTS PPG 2005-06 14-0 4-7 .571 0-3 .000 4-6 .667 2 6 8 0.6 8 7 13 0 3 12 0.9 2006-07 31-25 23-79 .291 16-53 .302 20-40 .500 17 63 80 2.6 74 108 69 0 44 82 2.6 Totals 45-25 27-86 .314 16-56 .286 24-46 .522 19 69 88 2.0 82 115 82 0 47 94 2.1
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#40 B.J. SUCHY 6-6, 220 Senior Forward Ronkonkoma, NY/Our Savior New American Major: Business Administration • Third team all-CACC honoree last season who ranked second on the team in scoring and rebounding • Has scored 890 points in 94 career games to rank 15th on Caldwell’s all-time scoring list • Buried a three-pointer at the buzzer to defeat Bloomfield 74-71 Nov. 28 • Also notched 19 points and a career-high 11 boards in that game to earn CACC Player of the Week honors • Scored a career-best 24 points vs. Holy Family Feb. 10 • Scored in double figures in 26 of 31 games last year • As a junior, recorded his first career double-double with 10 points and 10 boards vs. Nyack Dec. 3, 2005 • Played in all 32 games as a freshman, earning 25 starts
Career Highs Points: 24, vs. Holy Family 2/10/07 • Rebounds: 11, vs. Bloomfield 11/28/06 • Assists: 6, vs. Wilmington 12/16/06 • Steals: 4, at Post 2/15/07 • Blocks: 2, three times
Career Statistics YEAR GP-GS FG-FGA PCT 3FG-FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT ORB DRB TR RPG PF AST TO BS ST PTS PPG 2004-05 32-25 80-165 .485 2-7 .286 45-68 .662 44 75 119 3.7 77 22 62 6 14 207 6.5 2005-06 31-29 98-248 .395 5-12 .417 61-92 .663 71 103 174 5.6 87 48 82 4 28 262 8.5 2006-07 31-31 156-321 .486 20-54 .370 89-131 .679 50 114 164 5.3 78 45 86 9 17 421 13.6 Totals 94-85 334-734 .455 27-73 .370 195-291 .670 165 292 457 4.9 242 115 230 19 59 890 9.5
#12 MICHAEL WISE 5-8, 170 Senior Guard Whitesboro, NJ/Middle Township High School Major: Psychology • Versatile guard who plays multiple positions in the backcourt • Started 14 games last season while averaging a career-best 5.7 points per game • Recorded career highs of 17 points and six rebounds in the Cougars’ 74-65 win at Goldey- Beacom in the CACC Tournament • Tallied 12 points and four assists in the NCAA Regional game at Bentley Mar. 10 • As a sophomore, dished out a career-best seven assists vs. Dowling Nov. 27, 2005 • Also helped Caldwell defeat Bloomfield with a season-high 15 points Dec. 1, 2005 • Played in 26 of the Cougars’ 32 games as a freshman • Helped Middle Township High School capture a state title his junior year and win South Jersey championships his junior and senior seasons
Career Highs Points: 17, at Goldey-Beacom 2/27/07 • Rebounds: 6, at Goldey-Beacom 2/27/07 Assists: 7, vs. Dowling 11/27/05 • Steals: 3, vs. NJIT 2/18/06 Blocks: 1, at Goldey-Beacom 2/4/06
Career Statistics YEAR GP-GS FG-FGA PCT 3FG-FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT ORB DRB TR RPG PF AST TO BS ST PTS PPG 2004-05 26-0 13-29 .448 4-12 .333 6-10 .600 5 5 10 0.4 12 15 17 0 4 36 1.4 2005-06 31-1 38-102 .373 14-38 .368 38-55 .691 7 22 29 0.9 45 58 53 1 23 128 4.1 2006-07 31-14 58-140 .414 20-52 .385 41-55 .745 11 34 45 1.5 61 65 67 0 26 177 5.7 Totals 88-15 109-271 .402 38-102 .373 85-120 .708 23 61 84 1.0 118 138 137 1 53 341 3.9
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#33 CARL AUGUSTIN 6-4, 195 Junior Guard Stony Point, NY/Don Bosco Prep Major: Business Administration • An athletic wing player with good potential • Averaged 2.9 points per game while playing in 30 games last season • Blocked shot at the buzzer to preserve a 61-60 victory over USP in the CACC title game Mar. 3 • Scored a career-best 13 points in a first-round win at Goldey-Beacom in the CACC Tournament • Played in 26 games as a freshman, averaging 2.5 points per contest • Tallied eight key points to help the Cougars erase a 21-point deficit to defeat Post Jan. 17, 2006 • Named to the Bergen Record all-Bergen County third team as a senior at Don Bosco Prep in Ramsey, N.J.
Career Highs Points: 13, at Goldey-Beacom 2/27/07 • Rebounds: 5, twice • Assists: 2, vs. Nyack 2/20/07 Steals: 2, vs. USP 3/3/07 • Blocks: 1, seven times
Career Statistics
YEAR GP-GS FG-FGA PCT 3FG-FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT ORB DRB TR RPG PF AST TO BS ST PTS PPG 2005-06 26-0 22-53 .415 12-28 .429 8-11 .727 8 11 19 0.7 12 5 13 2 6 64 2.5 2006-07 30-0 32-80 .400 8-27 .296 16-21 .762 13 31 44 1.5 27 7 25 5 10 88 2.9 Totals 56-0 54-133 .406 20-55 .364 24-32 .750 21 42 63 1.1 39 12 38 7 16 152 2.7
#52 MICHAEL LUZZI 6-8, 235 Junior Center Mount Arlington, NJ/ Morris Catholic High School Major: Business Administration • Physical post player with good size • Stepped up in the CACC Tournament, grabbing a career-high 10 rebounds in the final • Also recorded nine boards in the semifinal win over top-seeded Philadelphia Mar. 2 • Tallied a career-best 12 points at Holy Family Jan. 9 • Played at Southern Connecticut State University as a freshman in 2004-05 • Averaged 3.5 points and 2.4 rebounds per game in 25 games at SCSU • Three-time all-Morris County while at Morris Catholic High School
Career Highs Points: 12, at Holy Family 1/9/07 • Rebounds: 10, vs. USP 3/3/07 Assists: 2, vs. Nyack 2/20/07 • Steals: 2, three times • Blocks: 3, at Franklin Pierce 12/21/06
Career Statistics
YEAR GP-GS FG-FGA PCT 3FG-FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT ORB DRB TR RPG PF AST TO BS ST PTS PPG 2006-07 22-0 36-76 .474 0-1 .000 18-25 .720 22 49 71 3.2 34 4 26 11 10 90 4.1 Totals 22-0 36-76 .474 0-1 .000 18-25 .720 22 49 71 3.2 34 4 26 11 10 90 4.1
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#55 MANNY PEREZ 6-7, 215 Junior Forward Egg Harbor Twp., NJ/Egg Harbor Twp. High School Major: Communication Arts • Dominant offensive player who suffered season-ending injury in second game of last season • Became the first Caldwell player to score over 1,000 points before his junior year • Ranks 13th on the Cougars’ all-time scoring list with 1,025 points • Named second team all-CACC and all-Met as a freshman and sophomore • Led Caldwell in rebounding (6.3 rpg) while ranking second in scoring (16.1 ppg) in 2005-06 • Tallied a career-high 34 points in an 85-68 win at Post Feb. 9, 2006 • As a freshman, led the team in scoring (16.2 ppg) and rebounding (6.1 rpg) while earning CACC Newcomer of the Year • Scored 59 points and grabbed 28 rebounds in three CACC Tournament games to earn a spot on the 2005 all-Tournament team
Career Highs Points: 34, at Post 2/9/06 • Rebounds: 15, vs. Bridgeport 11/13/05 Assists: 3, twice • Steals: 5, vs. Holy Family 2/25/05 • Blocks: 4, vs. USP 3/4/05
Career Statistics YEAR GP-GS FG-FGA PCT 3FG-FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT ORB DRB TR RPG PF AST TO BS ST PTS PPG 2004-05 32-31 174-293 .594 1-3 .333 168-225 .747 75 120 195 6.1 94 20 62 20 37 517 16.2 2005-06 31-22 169-315 .537 2-6 .333 158-205 .771 77 117 194 6.3 73 25 77 11 29 498 16.1 2006-07 2-2 4-13 .308 0-0 .000 2-2 1.00 4 9 13 6.5 2 1 2 0 1 10 5.0 Totals 65-55 347-621 .559 3-9 .333 328-432 .759 156 246 402 6.2 169 46 141 31 67 1025 15.8
#50 WOJCIECH BOCIANOWSKI 6-9, 240 Sophomore Center Warsaw, Poland/Life Center Academy Major: Business Administration • Played in eight games last season for the Cougars, starting once • Grabbed a career-high 12 rebounds vs. Bloomfield Nov. 28 • Tallied 11 points and eight boards vs. Felician Dec. 5 • Named his team’s Defensive Player of the Year while averaging 17 points and nine rebounds per game as a senior at Life Center Academy in Burlington, N.J. • Played in international tournaments with Poland’s youth national teams
Career Highs Points: 11, vs. Felician 12/5/06 • Rebounds: 12, vs. Bloomfield 11/28/06 Assists: 2, vs. Felician 12/5/06 • Steals: 1, at Dominican 12/7/06 Blocks: 1, vs. Dowling, 12/3/06
Career Statistics
YEAR GP-GS FG-FGA PCT 3FG-FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT ORB DRB TR RPG PF AST TO BS ST PTS PPG 2006-07 8-1 14-31 .452 0-0 .000 6-15 .400 17 19 36 4.5 19 3 24 1 1 34 4.3 Totals 8-1 14-31 .452 0-0 .000 6-15 .400 17 19 36 4.5 19 3 24 1 1 34 4.3
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#44 MATT COHEN 6-7, 190 Sophomore Forward Forked River, NJ/Manasquan High School Major: Accounting • Raw athletic player with excellent potential • Played in 27 games as a freshman with two starts • Recorded career highs of eight points and four rebounds in 11 minutes vs. Mercy Dec. 2 • Helped Manasquan High School advance to the finals of both the Shore Conference Tournament and Group 2 State Tournament
Career Highs Points: 8, vs. Mercy 12/2/06 • Rebounds: 4, twice • Assists: 1, three times Steals: 2, at Dominican 12/7/06 • Blocks: 1, at Wilmington 1/20/07
Career Statistics YEAR GP-GS FG-FGA PCT 3FG-FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT ORB DRB TR RPG PF AST TO BS ST PTS PPG 2006-07 27-2 23-47 .489 0-3 .000 11-16 .688 13 17 30 1.1 39 3 17 1 5 57 2.1 Totals 27-2 23-47 .489 0-3 .000 11-16 .688 13 17 30 1.1 39 3 17 1 5 57 2.1
#13 SAM CRICELLI 6-7, 200 Sophomore Forward Brighton, England/European School Culham Major: Mathematics • Multi-dimensional player who emerged as a key contributor last season • Named CACC Rookie of the Week four times • Tapped in the rebound off his own missed free throw with 22 seconds left for the game-winning basket in the CACC final • Grabbed 17 rebounds at Goldey-Beacom Jan. 13 and snared 16 boards at Felician Feb. 1 • Tallied a career-best 26 points at Wilmington Jan. 20 • Named the Most Valuable Player of the Eastern Invitational Camp in 2005 • Represented England in international youth tournaments
Career Highs Points: 26, at Wilmington 1/20/07 • Rebounds: 17, at Goldey-Beacom 1/13/07 Assists: 5, vs. Felician 12/5/06 • Steals: 4, at USP 12/9/07 • Blocks: 2, vs. USP 3/3/07
Career Statistics
YEAR GP-GS FG-FGA PCT 3FG-FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT ORB DRB TR RPG PF AST TO BS ST PTS PPG 2006-07 31-29 144-268 .537 19-50 .380 31-50 .620 58 153 211 6.8 86 41 77 10 18 338 10.9 Totals 31-29 144-268 .537 19-50 .380 31-50 .620 58 153 211 6.8 86 41 77 10 18 338 10.9
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#24 JOHN REED 6-4, 210 Sophomore Guard Wall, NJ/Wall High School Major: Business Administration • Outstanding shooter who provides the Cougars with a weapon from three-point range • Saw action in 26 games as a freshman • Hit three three-pointers in his first collegiate game vs. Mesa State Nov. 17 • Finished his high school career at Wall High School as his school’s all-time leading scorer with 1,506 points • Averaged 22.3 points while making 106 three-pointers to earn all-Shore and all-Monmouth County honors as a senior at Wall
Career Highs Points: 9, vs. Mesa State 11/17/06 • Rebounds: 3, three times Assists: 3, vs. Mesa State 11/17/06 • Steals: 1, vs. Mercy 12/2/06 Blocks: 1, vs. Mesa State 11/17/06
Career Statistics YEAR GP-GS FG-FGA PCT 3FG-FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT ORB DRB TR RPG PF AST TO BS ST PTS PPG 2006-07 26-0 14-41 .341 11-35 .314 6-8 .750 2 13 15 0.6 11 11 4 1 1 45 1.7 Totals 26-0 14-41 .341 11-35 .314 6-8 .750 2 13 15 0.6 11 11 4 1 1 45 1.7
#5 EDDIE CROCKETT 5-10, 165 Sophomore Guard Passaic, NJ/Passaic High School Major: Undecided • Excellent athlete who can score off the dribble and from the perimeter • Transferred from Division I Nicholls State last spring after playing in nine games for the Colonels • Averaged 4.0 points while playing 19 minutes per game at Nicholls State • Two-time all-State and three-time all-Passaic County selection at Passaic High School • Helped Passaic win back-to-back Passaic County titles and a North 1 Group 4 crown
VINCENT FALZON Manager Second Year Vincent Falzon is back for his second year as a manager for the men’s basketball team. He also has assisted in game day duties for other sports at Caldwell, including women’s basketball, soccer and softball. A native of Bayonne, N.J., Falzon was the manager for the boys’ basketball team at Bayonne High School for six years. He also served as the baseball manager during his junior and senior years at Bayonne. Falzon is a sophomore majoring in Communication Arts at Caldwell College.
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#32 TYLER EMMONS 6-5, 210 Sophomore Forward Portland, ME/Portland High School Major: Undecided • Versatile player who transferred from Lynn University • Averaged 4.0 points and 4.6 rebounds in 28 games as a freshman at Lynn last season • Led the Fighting Knights in rebounding six times • Recorded 14 points and 11 boards vs. Wilmington Dec. 21 • Grabbed a career-best 12 rebounds at Palm Beach Atlantic Jan. 9 • Named Maine’s Mr. Basketball and Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior at Portland High School in 2005
#10 DANTE ROLLINS 6-1, 160 Freshman Guard East Orange, NJ/Bloomfield Tech High School Major: Art • Quick and athletic guard with the talent to contribute as a freshman • Attended St. Benedict’s Prep in Newark, NJ last year • Helped Bloomfield Tech High School capture two Group 1 state championships and an Essex County title • Named third team all-Essex County as a senior at Bloomfield Tech
CALDWELL COLLEGE MEN’S BASKETBALL QUICK FACTS Head Coach: Mark Corino (20th year at Caldwell) NCAA Northeast Region Tournament: 0-1 Other Returning Players: Career Record: 429-274 (24 years) Quarterfinals, No. 2 Bentley, L, 56-59 Carl Augustin (G, 6-4, Jr., 2.9 ppg.) Record at Caldwell: 334-226 (19 years) 2007-08 Preview Wojciech Bocianowski (C, 6-9, So., 4.3 ppg., Assistant Coaches: Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 10/2 4.5 rpg) Dean Johnson (18th year) Starters Returning/Lost: 4/1 Matt Cohen (F, 6-7, So., 2.1 ppg.) Dave DeFerrari (sixth year) Returning Starters: Michael Luzzi (C, 6-8, Jr., 4.1 ppg., 3.2 rpg.) Michael Lukacs (first year) Sam Cricelli (F, 6-7, So., 10.9 ppg., 6.8 rpg.) Manny Perez (F, 6-7, Jr., 16.1 ppg., 6.3 rpg. 2006-07 Review Adam Sabree (G, 6-4, Sr., 4.3 ppg., 2.3 rpg.) in 05-06) Record: 19-12 Hans Stelzer (G, 5-9, Sr., 2.6 ppg., 3.5 apg.) John Reed (G, 6-4, So., 1.7 ppg.) CACC/Place: 11-9/t-fourth B.J. Suchy (F, 6-6, Sr., 13.6 ppg., 5.3 rpg.) Michael Wise (G, 5-8, Sr., 5.7 ppg., 2.1 apg.) CACC Tournament: 3-0 Newcomers: 3 Quarterfinals, Goldey-Beacom – W, 74-65 Eddie Crockett (G, 5-10, So., Passaic, NJ/Passaic Semifinals, Philadelphia – W, 73-64 (Nicholls State)) Finals, USP – W, 61-60 Tyler Emmons (F, 6-5, So., Portland, ME/Portland (Lynn University)) Dante Rollins (G, 6-1, Fr., East Orange, NJ/Bloomfield Tech)
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2006-2007 RESULTS OVERALL HOME AWAY NEUTRAL ALL GAMES 19-12 11-2 5-10 3-0 CONFERENCE 11-9 8-2 3-7 0-0 NON-CONFERENCE 8-3 3-0 2-3 3-0 RECORD HIGH DATE OPPONENT SCORE (CACC) HIGH POINTS REBOUNDS 11/17/06 ^vs. Mesa State W, 66-65 1-0 20-Georges 9-Perez 11/18/06 ^at Colorado School of Mines L, 51-59 1-1 20-Georges 5-Augustin 11/28/06 *BLOOMFIELD COLLEGE W, 74-71 2-1 (1-0) 23-Georges 12-Bocianowski 12/2/06 %MERCY COLLEGE W, 69-58 3-1 (1-0) 22-Georges 6-Suchy 12/3/06 %DOWLING COLLEGE W, 65-54 4-1 (1-0) 21-Suchy 10-Cricelli 12/5/06 *FELICIAN COLLEGE W, 82-58 5-1 (2-0) 25-Georges 9-Georges 12/7/06 *at Dominican College L, 59-63 5-2 (2-1) 19-Georges 8-Cricelli 12/9/06 *at USP L, 52-65 5-3 (2-2) 18-Suchy 9-Suchy 12/16/06 *WILMINGTON COLLEGE W, 83-76 6-3 (3-2) 20-Suchy 6-Stelzer 6-Cricelli 12/20/06 at Saint Anselm L, 56-70 6-4 (3-2) 14-Suchy 8-Cricelli 12/21/06 at Franklin Pierce W, 66-63 (OT) 7-4 (3-2) 17-Georges 8-Georges 1/9/07 *at Holy Family Univ. L, 63-77 7-5 (3-3) 17-Suchy 6-Sabree 1/11/07 *PHILADELPHIA UNIV. L, 67-68 7-6 (3-4) 24-Georges 7-Georges 1/13/07 *at Goldey-Beacom L, 51-56 7-7 (3-5) 17-Georges 17-Cricelli 1/16/07 *at Nyack College W, 67-56 8-7 (4-5) 22-Georges 7-Cricelli 7-Suchy 1/18/07 *POST UNIVERSITY L, 53-61 8-8 (4-6) 18-Suchy 8-Suchy 1/20/07 *at Wilmington College W, 68-60 9-8 (5-6) 26-Cricelli 9- Suchy 1/24/07 *at Bloomfield College W, 83-74 10-8 (6-6) 23-Georges 12-Cricelli 1/27/07 *USP W, 75-65 11-8 (7-6) 24-Georges 7-Cricelli 1/30/07 ADELPHI UNIVERSITY W, 69-56 12-8 (7-6) 27-Georges 7-Stelzer 7-Cricelli 2/1/07 *at Felician College L, 76-80 (OT) 12-9 (7-7) 19-Georges 16-Cricelli 2/5/07 *DOMINICAN COLLEGE W, 63-56 13-9 (8-7) 18-Georges 7-Georges 2/10/07 *HOLY FAMILY UNIV. W, 67-66 14-9 (9-7) 24-Suchy 5-Cricelli 2/15/07 *at Post University L, 56-73 14-10 (9-8) 13-Suchy 6-Cricelli 2/17/07 *at Philadelphia Univ. L, 53-57 14-11 (9-9) 21-Georges 7-Cricelli 7-Suchy 2/20/07 *NYACK COLLEGE W, 73-54 15-11 (10-9) 34-Georges 9-Cricelli 2/24/07 *GOLDEY-BEACOM W, 53-52 16-11 (11-9) 18-Georges 6-Cricelli 2/27/07 @at GOLDEY-BEACOM W, 74-65 17-11 (11-9) 18-Georges 8-Suchy 3/2/07 @vs. Philadelphia Univ. W, 73-64 18-11 (11-9) 20-Georges 9-Luzzi 3/3/07 @vs. USP W, 61-60 19-11 (11-9) 14-Cricelli 10-Luzzi 3/10/07 #at Bentley College L, 56-59 19-12 (11-9) 16-Georges 8-Cricelli Home games in CAPS; * - CACC game; ^ - Colorado School of Mines Tournament, Golden, Colo.; % - Commerce Bank Cougar Classic, Caldwell, N.J.; @ - CACC Tournament (Semifinals and Finals at Dominican College); # - NCAA Northeast Region Tournament, Waltham, Mass. 2006-2007 STATISTICS Rebounds PLAYER GP-GS MIN-AVG FG-FGA PCT 3FG-FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT Off-Def TOT AVG PF-FO A TO BLK STL PTS AVG Jean Georges 31-29 979-31.6 167-377 .443 71-162 .438 154-210 .733 42-109 151 4.9 82-2 54 81 11 43 559 18.0 B.J. Suchy 31-31 1037-33.5 156-321 .486 20-54 .370 89-131 .679 50-114 164 5.3 78-2 45 86 9 17 421 13.6 Sam Cricelli 31-29 886-28.6 144-268 .537 19-50 .380 31-50 .620 58-153 211 6.8 86-2 41 77 10 18 338 10.9 Michael Wise 31-14 723-23.3 58-140 .414 20-52 .385 41-55 .745 11-34 45 1.5 61-1 65 67 0 26 177 5.7 Manny Perez 2-2 50-25.0 4-13 .308 0-0 .000 2-2 1.000 4-9 13 6.5 2-0 1 2 0 1 10 5.0 W. Bocianowski 8-1 154-19.3 14-31 .452 0-0 .000 6-15 .400 17-19 36 4.5 19-0 3 24 1 1 34 4.3 Adam Sabree 28-22 583-20.8 41-93 .441 5-18 .278 32-49 .653 25-40 65 2.3 42-0 38 32 4 14 119 4.3 Michael Luzzi 22-0 263-12.0 36-76 .474 0-1 .000 18-25 .720 22-49 71 3.2 34-0 4 26 11 10 90 4.1 Carl Augustin 30-0 315-10.5 32-80 .400 8-27 .296 16-21 .762 13-31 44 1.5 27-0 7 25 5 10 88 2.9 Hans Stelzer 31-25 893-28.8 23-79 .291 16-53 .302 20-40 .500 17-63 80 2.6 74-1 108 69 0 44 82 2.6 Matt Cohen 27-2 179-6.6 23-47 .489 0-3 .000 11-16 .688 13-17 30 1.1 39-0 3 17 1 5 57 2.1 John Reed 26-0 177-6.8 14-41 .341 11-35 .314 6-8 .750 2-13 15 0.6 11-0 11 4 1 1 45 1.7 Tyrone Royster 4-0 11-2.8 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 4-4 1.000 1-2 3 0.8 3-0 0 1 0 1 4 1.0 TEAM 45-59 104 3.4 0 12 Cougars Total 31 6250 712-1567 .454 170-455 .374 430-626 .687 320-712 1032 33.3 558-8 380 523 53 191 2024 65.3 Opponents Total 31 6250 693-1626 .426 194-551 .352 381-553 .689 320-656 976 31.5 586 363 497 88 224 1961 63.3
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2006-2007 SEASON REVIEW freshman forward Sam Cricelli was fouled and went to the free throw line, making the first. His second free throw attempt was off the mark, but sophomore center Michael Luzzi kept the rebound alive for Cricelli, who pounced on the loose ball and tapped it in for a 61-60 Cougar lead. Sophomore guard Carl Augustin blocked the Devils’ final shot attempt as time expired to clinch Caldwell’s sixth CACC Tournament crown in the program’s 20-year history.
The conference championship gave the Cougars an automatic bid to the NCAA Northeast Region Tournament, which was hosted by top-seeded and unbeaten Bentley For the Caldwell College men’s basketball straight conference losses to fall to 7-7 overall College. As the eighth seed, Caldwell was team, the phrase “all’s well that ends well” and 3-5 in the CACC. With their playoff paired with the 29-0 Falcons in the quarterfinal applies when looking back on the 2006-2007 hopes in jeopardy, the Cougars won seven of round. Despite being huge underdogs, the season. After a solid start and a shaky stretch in their next nine games to improve to 9-7 in Cougars went toe-to-toe with the heavy the middle of their schedule, the Cougars put it conference play. The run was capped by a favorites on their own court, never trailing by together late in the season to win the 2007 close 67-66 victory over Holy Family more than seven points. In fact, the Cougars Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference University on Feb. 10, with Suchy scoring a held a 54-52 advantage with just 2:46 to play. Tournament and advance to the program’s first career-high 24 points. But clutch shooting by the Falcons down the NCAA Tournament. The conference stretch dimmed the prospects of an upset, as championship and a thrilling game with second- After suffering two more defeats on the road, Bentley built a 59-56 lead with just six seconds ranked Bentley College in the first round of the Caldwell picked up wins over Nyack College remaining. With the clock winding down, Wise NCAA Northeast Regional made the 2006- and Goldey-Beacom College to finish the dribbled down the left side and launched a 2007 season a memorable one. season tied for fourth place with Goldey- three-pointer at the buzzer, but it was off the Beacom with identical 11-9 records. The mark. The heartbreaking loss ended Caldwell’s The Cougars began the season with a split of Cougars, who beat the Lightning 53-52 in the season at 19-12. two games at the Colorado School of Mines regular-season finale, opened the CACC Tournament, then reeled off four straight wins Tournament at Goldey-Beacom as the fifth Georges completed his stellar career at home, including a pair of victories in the seed. A career-best 17 points from junior with 1,447 points to rank fifth all-time at inaugural Commerce Bank Classic. In the guard Michael Wise lifted the Cougars to a Caldwell. He also received first team all- team’s home opener, junior forward B.J. 74-65 triumph and advanced his team into the CACC and all- Suchy’s three-pointer at the buzzer lifted the semifinals at Dominican College. Met honors Cougars past three-time defending CACC while being champion Bloomfield College, 74-71. The Top-seeded Philadelphia University, which named the Most fourth victory of the streak saw senior guard swept Caldwell during the regular season, Valuable Player Jean Georges eclipse the 1,000-point mark for stood in the way of the Cougars’ hopes of of the CACC his career with a 25-point effort against making the finals for the second time in Tournament. Felician College on Dec. 5. He is the 13th three years. But 60 percent shooting in the Suchy was men’s basketball player at Caldwell to achieve second half and 20 points from Georges chosen third the milestone. sparked Caldwell to a 73-64 upset of the team all-CACC, Rams, who featured CACC Player of the Year with Cricelli Three road losses sandwiched around a home Christian Burns. earning CACC win over Wilmington College left the Cougars Rookie of the at 6-4 before earning an exciting overtime The final matched the Cougars with sixth- Week accolades victory at Franklin Pierce College on Dec. 21. seeded University of the Sciences, which four times. Junior Caldwell trailed the Ravens by as many as 17 defeated second-seeded Post University in the guard Adam Jean Georges points before staging a comeback in the other semifinal. The two teams battled hard Sabree made second half. for the title, with neither team leading by more his second appearance on the CACC than five points during the game. The Devils All-Academic Team for maintaining The new year was unkind initially to the held a 60-58 lead with under a minute to a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 Cougars, who opened 2007 with three play. Then with 25 seconds on the clock, or higher. 31 MEN’S BASKETBALL 2007-2008 SEASON
ALL-TIME RECORDS POINTS FIELD GOALS MADE 1. Matt Stuart 1,888 1989-94 1. Stuart 716 2. Brian Tonkovich 1,855 1994-98 2. B. Tonkovich 688 3. Derek Bailey 1,643 1992-96 3. Bailey 607 4. Tom Tonkovich 1,489 1996-00 4. T. Tonkovich 532 5. Jean Georges 1,447 2003-07 5. Muhammad 500 6. Ryan Tremblay 1,241 1995-99 7. Ed Elam 1,197 1992-96 FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE 8. Paul Tonkovich 1,183 1999-03 1. T. Tonkovich (532-800) .665 9. Sulaiman Muhammad 1,147 1999-03 2. Muhammad (500-856) .584 10. Shawn McCray 1,059 1987-89 3. P. Tonkovich (436-764) .571 11. Michael Pero 1,046 1999-03 4. Turner (264-464) .569 12. Robert Hairs 1,034 1991-95 5. B. Tonkovich (688-1211) .568 13. Manny Perez 1,025 2004-present 14. Quabir Nickerson 980 1995-99 THREE-POINT FIELD GOALS 15. John McPartland 968 1996-00 1. Tremblay 261 16. B.J. Suchy 890 2004-present 2. Pero 177 17. Ted Sochaski 875 1990-92 3. Georges 173 18. Robbie Williams 864 1987-89 4. Kerr 149 19. Chris Doneski 853 1987-89 5. Mark Kelly (2003-06) 131 20. Ron Harris 794 2003-05 21. Bob Costello 710 1987-91 THREE-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE 22. Joe Kerr 709 1991-94 1. Costello (128-297) .431 23. Brian Gaccione 688 1991-95 2. Gardener (100-234) .427 24. Lee Turner 672 1990-94 3. Pero (177-417) .424 25. Steve Soutter 667 1989-91 4. Tremblay (261-637) .410 5. Kelly (131-328) .399 FREE THROWS MADE 1. B. Tonkovich 487 STEALS 2. Stuart 452 1. Elam 238 3. T. Tonkovich 425 2. Nickerson 233 4. Georges 398 3. Tremblay 219 5. Bailey 357 4. Harris 183 5. Hairs 158 REBOUNDS 1. T. Tonkovich 683-366-1049 BLOCKED SHOTS 2. B. Tonkovich 558-485-1043 1. Muhammad 191 3. P. Tonkovich 631-306-937 2. Stuart 156 4. Stuart 538-305-843 3. Eric Weston (1987-91) 103 5. Bailey 481-343-824 4. P. Tonkovich 88 5. Pero 50 FREE THROW PERCENTAGE 1. Doneski (162-202) .802 ASSISTS 2. Pero (197-255) .733 1. Gaccione 803 3. James DeStefano (1999-03) (153-201) .761 2. Tremblay 424 4. Bailey (357-470) .760 3. Costello 403 5. Perez (328-432) .759 4. Tre Gardener (2000-03) 367 5. Elam 350
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FRANCE 2007 – THE ROAD TRIP OF A LIFETIME This past August, the Caldwell College men’s basketball team spent 10 days in France to play a four-game exhibition schedule. Along the way, the team went sight-seeing in Paris, spent an emotional day touring the beaches of Normandy, explored a 16th-century castle in Chambord, perused the shops in downtown Bordeaux, visited a duck farm and a vineyard, and watched a professional soccer match, among other things. And yes, the Cougars also played some basketball, facing teams in Blois, Doazit and Bayonne. During their adventures, the players wrote down their reflections on a blog for the The team under the Arch de Triomphe Touring the streets of Bordeaux Caldwell College Athletics website.
“We would like to thank our administration for providing us with this opportunity and encouraging us to take this tour of France,” said head coach Mark A. Corino. “It is another example of our executive administration’s commitment to supporting our students as they strive to achieve their full potential as students and young adults.”
The entire group at the start of the Adam Sabree with his parents in front of the Champs-Elysees Eiffel Tower
The team outside the American cemetery at Omaha Beach
Sister Michel Rodgers with B.J. Suchy, Hans The Cougars in front of Notre Dame Stelzer and Matt Cohen at Chambord
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CENTRAL ATLANTIC COLLEGIATE CONFERENCE The Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference is an Northeast Region Championship and advanced The CACC has also become one of the national NCAA Division II Conference composed of 13 to the Women’s College World Series in leaders in the annual Division II Make-A-Wish institutions in Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, Alamonte Springs, FL. The Cougar baseball team Foundation fundraiser. The 2005-06 academic New York, and Pennsylvania. The member was selected to the 2004 NCAA Northeast year saw the CACC finish fourth among institutions are Bloomfield College, Caldwell Region Tournament and won its first game before all Division II Conferences in money raised College, Chestnut Hill College, Dominican (NY) being eliminated. The 2004-05 season saw ($7,420) and was one of only three conferences College, Felician College, Georgian Court the Bloomfield men’s basketball team pick up to have 100% participation among its University, Goldey-Beacom College, Holy Family the league’s first-ever NCAA Tournament win member schools. University, Nyack College, Philadelphia University, in basketball with an upset, 79-77 victory over Post University, the University of the Sciences in Saint Anselm. The Holy Family women notched Division II is composed of 22 conferences and 16 Philadelphia and Wilmington (DE) University. the CACC’s first victory in women’s basketball independent institutions ranging from coast-to- in 2005-06 with a win over Pace University. coast-and beyond. Division II is the only NCAA The CACC was founded in 1965 and featured Furthermore, the Goldey-Beacom men’s golf membership division with programs in Alaska and seven original members which competed in the team won the 2005-06 Northeast Super Puerto Rico. Also, all but one Hawaiian institution National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Regional Tournament and became the first CACC is a Division II member. (NAIA): Bloomfield, Caldwell, Dominican, team to advance to the NCAA Men’s Golf Georgian Court, Nyack, Post and St. Thomas National Championships. Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Aquinas. The seven schools applied for Division II 111 Water Street, New Haven, CT 06511 membership in 1998. In 2002 the CACC qualified Phone: (203) 773-6411 for NCAA Division II Provisional conference status Commissioner: Dan Mara and it achieved active status in July of 2004. Assistant Commissioner: Kirk Reed Associate Commissioner: Bernadette Macca During the span from 1998-2004, the conference Assistant to the Commissioner: Tangy Williams underwent numerous changes in addition to President: Thomas Shirley, Philadelphia upgrading to Division II. In 1999, St. Thomas Vice President: Laura Liesman, Georgian Court Aquinas left the conference and five new members Secretary: Keith Davie, Nyack joined. Felician, Goldey-Beacom, Holy Family, USP Currently, seven of the CACC’s season-ending Treasurer: Sheila Wooten, Bloomfield and Wilmington, all NAIA schools, immediately tournaments lead to automatic NCAA Faculty Athletics Rep.: Ilona Anderson, Bloomfield applied for Division II status upon becoming qualifications, including women’s volleyball, Senior Woman Administrator: Sandra Michael, members. In 2000, New Jersey Institute of women’s tennis, men’s and women’s basketball, Holy Family Technology boosted the membership to 12 schools softball, baseball and men’s golf. CEO Chairman: Dr. Philip Gerbino, Univ. of and that number ballooned to 13 in 2005 when the Sciences Philadelphia University came aboard. NJIT moved Off the court and field, the CACC and its student- on to Division I status after the 2005-06 season, athletes take pride in the balance between Member Schools but the addition of Chestnut Hill College brings the academics and athletics. The CACC finished third Bloomfield College • Caldwell College CACC back to 13 schools in 2007-08. nationally among Division II Conferences for the Chestnut Hill College • Dominican College graduation rate of its student-athletes, according to Felician College • Georgian Court University The CACC enjoyed early success in the ranks the latest NCAA report. Furthermore, the Goldey-Beacom College • Holy Family University of Division II and Caldwell led the way in 2004. conference established its inaugural All-Academic Nyack College • Philadelphia University The Cougar softball team won the NCAA team in the fall of 2004 and the number of names Post University • University of the Sciences (Pa.) on the list continues to grow each year. Wilmington University
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Caldwell College is a Catholic, co- educational liberal arts institution rooted in a proud 800-year-old tradition of rigorous scholarship, committed teaching and ethical values. Founded in 1939 by the sisters of Saint Dominic, Caldwell College is located on a beautiful, secure 70 acre wooded campus in suburban New Jersey, 20 miles west of New York City. Students can take advantage of numerous educational, cultural and social experiences, yet enjoy a relaxed campus atmosphere. COUGAR BASKETBALL Caldwell College
2007-2008 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE MEN’S BASKETBALL WOMEN’S BASKETBALL DATE OPPONENT H/A TIME SITE DATE OPPONENT H/A TIME SITE NOVEMBER NOVEMBER Sat. 24 Belmont Abbey College H 2:00 PM Caldwell, NJ Fri. 16 #Bloomsburg University A 8:00 PM Bloomsburg, PA Fri. 30 #Wingate University A 8:00 PM Wingate, NC Sat. 17 #East Stroudsburg Univ. N 1:00 PM Bloomsburg, PA DECEMBER Sat. 24 Stonehill College H 4:00 PM Caldwell, NJ Sat. 1 #Fayetteville State N 6:00 PM Wingate, NC DECEMBER Wed. 5 *Felician College A 7:00 PM Rutherford, NJ Sat. 1 *Felician College A 1:00 PM Rutherford, NJ Sat. 8 *Goldey-Beacom College H 8:00 PM Caldwell, NJ Mon. 3 Concordia College H 6:00 PM Caldwell, NJ Sat. 15 Adelphi University A 3:00 PM Garden City, NY Sat. 8 *Goldey-Beacom College H 6:00 PM Caldwell, NJ ECAC/Commerce Bank Classic hosted by Caldwell College Sat. 15 Adelphi University A 5:30 PM Garden City, NY Sat. 22 Southern New Hampshire H 4:00 PM Caldwell, NJ Fri. 21 Queens College A 5:30 PM Flushing, NY Sun. 23 Franklin Pierce H 4:00 PM Caldwell, NJ Fri. 28 ^St. Anselm College N 3:00 PM Smithfield, RI Fri. 28 ^Merrimack College N 5:00 PM Pleasantville, NY Sat. 29 ^Bryant University A 3:00 PM Smithfield, RI Sat. 29 ^Pace University A 7:00 PM Pleasantville, NY JANUARY JANUARY Sat. 5 *Wilmington University H 1:00 PM Caldwell, NJ Wed. 2 @University of Bridgeport N 6:00 PM Orangeburg, NY Tue. 8 *University of the Sciences H 6:00 PM Caldwell, NJ Thu. 3 @Queens College N 6:00 PM Orangeburg, NY Thu. 10 *Dominican College A 6:00 PM Orangeburg, NY Sat. 5 *Wilmington University H 3:00 PM Caldwell, NJ Wed. 16 *Bloomfield College H 6:00 PM Caldwell, NJ Tue. 8 *University of the Sciences H 8:00 PM Caldwell, NJ Sat. 19 *Holy Family University A 1:00 PM Philadelphia, PA Thu. 10 *Dominican College A 8:00 PM Orangeburg, NY Wed. 23 *Post University H 6:00 PM Caldwell, NJ Wed. 16 *Bloomfield College H 8:00 PM Caldwell, NJ Sat. 26 *Georgian Court Univ. A 12:00 PM Lakewood, NJ Sat. 19 *Holy Family University A 3:00 PM Philadelphia, PA Wed. 30 *Dominican College H 6:00 PM Caldwell, NJ Wed. 23 *Post University H 8:00 PM Caldwell, NJ FEBRUARY Wed. 30 *Dominican College H 8:00 PM Caldwell, NJ Sat. 2 *Felician College H 6:00 PM Caldwell, NJ FEBRUARY Tue. 5 *Post University A 6:00 PM Waterbury, CT Sat. 2 *Felician College H 8:00 PM Caldwell, NJ Thu. 7 *Bloomfield College A 6:00 PM Bloomfield, NJ Tue. 5 *Post University A 8:00 PM Waterbury, CT Sat. 9 *Nyack College A 4:00 PM Nyack, NY Thu. 7 *Bloomfield College A 8:00 PM Bloomfield, NJ Tue. 12 *Dowling College A 5:00 PM Oakdale, NY Sat. 9 *Nyack College A 8:00 PM Nyack, NY Sat. 16 *Chestnut Hill College A 1:00 PM Philadelphia, PA Tue. 12 Dowling College A 7:00 PM Oakdale, NY Wed. 20 Mercy College H 6:00 PM Caldwell, NJ Sat. 16 *Chestnut Hill College A 3:00 PM Philadelphia, PA Sat. 23 *Philadelphia University A 2:00 PM Philadelphia, PA Sat. 23 *Philadelphia University A 4:00 PM Philadelphia, PA Wed. 27 *Nyack College H 6:00 PM Caldwell, NJ Wed. 27 *Nyack College H 8:00 PM Caldwell, NJ MARCH MARCH Sat. 1 CACC First Round (at higher seed) SAT. 1 CACC First Round (at higher seed) Wed. 5 CACC Semifinals (at higher seed) WED. 5 CACC Semifinals (at higher seed) Sat. 8 CACC Finals (at higher seed) SAT. 8 CACC Finals (at higher seed) Fri. 14-17 NCAA Northeast Region Tournament Sat. 15-18 NCAA Northeast Region Tournament
Home games in GOLD. Home games in GOLD. * - Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference game * - Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference game # - Bloomsburg University Tournament, Bloomsburg, PA # - OrthoCarolina Classic, Wingate, NC ^ - Bryant University Tournament, Smithfield, RI ^ - Pace University Tournament, Pleasantville, NY @ - Dominican College Tournament, Orangeburg, NY