SAINT JOSEPH’S Index 2008–09 Women’s Basketball Media Guide

Contents The 2008-09 Saint Joseph’s Women’s Basketball Media Guide is a publication of the Saint Joseph’s University Office of 2008-09 Schedule ...... 3 Opponents Athletic Communications. Roster ...... 4 ...... 102-105 Saint Joseph’s Quick Facts ...... 4 Big 5 ...... 106 Roster Breakdown ...... 5 Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse ...... 107 WRITING AND DESIGN Season Preview ...... 6-9 Hawk Classic ...... 108-110 Jack Jumper Hawks By The Numbers ...... 10-11 Akron ...... 111 Hawks In Spain ...... 12-13 Charlotte ...... 111 EDITORIAL AND DESIGN ASSISTANCE Fieldhouse Expansion & Renovation ...... 14-15 Davidson ...... 111 Marie Wozniak 2008-09 Saint Joseph’s Facilities ...... 16 Dayton ...... 111 Academic Excellence ...... 17 Drexel ...... 112 EDITORIAL ASSISTANCE Joe Greenwich and Jeremy S. Fallis Hawk Hill Roundball Club ...... 18 Duquesne ...... 112 Heart of a Hawk ...... 18 Fordham ...... 112 Cindy Griffin Basketball Camp ...... 19 ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE George Mason ...... 112 Hawk Ball-Handling Kids Club ...... 19 John Saeger ‘08 George Washington ...... 113 Coaching Staff Gonzaga ...... 113 COVER DESIGN Head Coach Cindy Griffin ...... 22-23 Hartford ...... 113 Jack Jumper Assistant Coach Chris Day ...... 24 Holy Cross ...... 113 Assistant Coach Susan Moran ...... 25 La Salle ...... 114 COVER AND INTERIOR PHOTOS Assistant Coach Stephanie McCaffrey ...... 26 Lehigh ...... 114 Greg Carroccio/Sideline Photos LLC Support Staff ...... 27-28 Maine ...... 114 Massachusetts ...... 114 OTHER PHOTOS Players Old Dominion ...... 115 Laird Bindrim; Greg Carroccio/Sideline Sarah Acker ...... 30-31 Penn ...... 115 Photos LLC, Kate Donahue, Nikki Jones, Dominique Bryant ...... 32-33 Rhode Island ...... 115 Zohrab Kazanjian, Rich Krauze, Larry Brittany Ford ...... 34-35 Richmond ...... 115 Levanti, Jerry Millevoi, Alan Nilsen, Bob Amy Gillespie ...... 36-37 Rutgers ...... 116 Opiola, Ken White, Getty Images, USA Alexis Johnson ...... 38-39 St. Bonaventure ...... 116 Basketball/Andrew D. Bernstein, USA Ashley Logue ...... 40-41 Saint Louis ...... 116 Basketball/Nathaniel S. Butler, AllSport, Jenna Loschiavo ...... 42-43 Seton Hall ...... 116 Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Mary Kate McDade ...... 44-45 Temple ...... 117 Laren Robinson ...... 46 SPECIAL THANKS TO Vanderbilt ...... 117 Michelle Baker ...... 47 Bill Avington, Brendan Murphy and St. Villanova ...... 117 Kelly Cavallo ...... 48 Joseph's Preparatory School for their help Virginia Tech ...... 117 Mariame Djouara ...... 49 with the front and back covers. Katie Kuester ...... 50 Xavier ...... 118 Opponent SID Directory ...... 118 PRINTING 2007-08 Year In Review Atlantic 10 Composite Schedule ...... 118 Smith-Edwards-Dunlap Company, Season Recap ...... 52-53 Results Versus All Opponents ...... 119-125 Philadelphia, Pa. Statistics ...... 54-56 Results Versus Ranked Opponents ...... 126 Individual Game-By-Game Statistics ...... 57-60 Game-by-Game Box Scores & Recaps . . . . 61-70 Saint Joseph’s University IN MEMORIAM About the University ...... 128-131 William F. Leahy (1921-2008) History Maguire Campus ...... 132 Saint Joseph’s University Year-by-Year Records ...... 72 Philadelphia ...... 133 All-Time Rosters ...... 73 and the women’s basket- Administration ...... 134-135 ball program lost one of Team Records ...... 74 Athletic Administration ...... 136-138 its most loyal supporters Individual Records ...... 75-76 Athletic Staff/Head Coaches ...... 139 in 2008. A graduate of Career Leaders ...... 77-78 Educational Support Services ...... 140 the Naval Single Season Leaders ...... 79-80 Sports Medicine ...... 141 Academy, Bill Leahy Year-by-Year Statistical Leaders ...... 81 Strength & Conditioning ...... 142 came to Hawk Hill in 1987 as an Executive NCAA Leaders ...... 82 Lecturer in the Marketing Department in the Retired Number ...... 82 Center For Sports Psychology ...... 142 SJU Athletics Hall of Fame ...... 143-145 Haub School of Business and quickly Postseason Tournament Results ...... 83 became a staunch supporter of the In-Season Tournament Results ...... 84-85 Athletic Communications ...... 146 women’s basketball team. Leahy, who Year-By-Year Results ...... 86-91 Saint Joseph’s Sports Network ...... 147 attended most Hawk home games, was Honors and Awards ...... 92-93 Media Information ...... 147 responsible for creating the women’s bas- Hawks and USA Basketball ...... 94 SJUHawks.com & CBS College Sports Network .148 ketball “Kickoff Luncheon” for Saint Hawks and International Basketball ...... 94 Facility Information ...... 149 Joseph’s faculty and staff. A teacher, fan Cradle of Coaches ...... 95 Tradition & Spirit ...... 150 and friend, he will be deeply missed by the Hawks in the Pros ...... 95 The Hawk ...... 151 Saint Joseph’s community. Hawk Hall of Fame ...... 97-100 Television & Radio Roster ...... 152

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Day Date Opponent Time Fri. Nov. 14 at Rutgers ...... 5:00 Sun. Nov. 16 LEHIGH ...... 1:00 Wed. Nov. 19 at Drexel ...... 7:00 Tue. Nov. 25 # at Penn ...... 5:00 Fri. Nov. 28 ^ vs. Virginia Tech ...... 5:00 Sat. Nov. 29 ^ vs. Vanderbilt/Davidson ...... 3:00/5:00 Thur. Dec. 4 # VILLANOVA...... 8:00 Sat. Dec. 6 at Hartford ...... 1:00 Fri. Dec. 12 at Old Dominion ...... 7:00 Sun. Dec. 14 AKRON ...... 1:00 Mon. Dec. 22 SETON HALL (at The ) ...... 5:00 Sun. Dec. 28 ! MAINE...... 4:00 Mon. Dec. 29 ! HOLY CROSS ...... 4:00 Fri. Jan. 2 at Gonzaga ...... 9:00 Tue. Jan. 6 at George Mason ...... 7:00 Sun. Jan. 11 *# TEMPLE ...... 2:00 Wed. Jan. 14 * at George Washington ...... 7:30 Sat. Jan. 17 * RICHMOND...... 6:00 Sat. Jan. 24 * at Saint Louis ...... 8:00 Wed. Jan. 28 * XAVIER ...... 5:00 Sat. Jan. 31 * at Rhode Island ...... Noon Wed. Feb. 4 * at Duquesne ...... 7:00 Sun. Feb. 8 * ST. BONAVENTURE (CBS College Sports Network) ...... 1:00 Wed. Feb. 11 *# LA SALLE (at Drexel’s Daskalakis Center) ...... 7:30 Sun. Feb. 15 * at Temple ...... 2:00 Wed. Feb. 18 * at Fordham ...... 7:00 Sat. Feb. 21 * CHARLOTTE ...... 3:00 Wed. Feb. 25 * MASSACHUSETTS (at The Palestra)...... 8:00 Sun. Mar. 1 * at Dayton ...... 2:00 Fri. Mar. 6 ** Atlantic 10 Championship – Opening Round ...... TBD Sat. Mar. 7 ** Atlantic 10 Championship – Quarterfinals...... TBD Sun. Mar. 8 ** Atlantic 10 Championship – Semifinals...... TBD Mon. Mar. 9 ** Atlantic 10 Championship - Final ...... TBD

Home games in CAPS at the Gallagher Center (Philadelphia University) unless noted ** - 2009 Atlantic 10 Championship at Halton Arena (Charlotte, N.C.) * - Denotes Atlantic 10 Conference game • # - Denotes Big 5 game ^ - Denotes Vanderbilt Thanksgiving Tournament (Nashville, Tenn.) ! – Denotes 18th Annual Hawk Classic (Gallagher Center) All game times are EST and subject to change

2008-09 Quick Facts Location ...... Philadelphia, PA 19131 Head Coach (alma mater) ...... Cindy Griffin (Saint Joseph’s '91, ‘93) Founded ...... 1851 Coach's Overall Record/Year ...... 176-124/11th season Enrollment...... 4,515 (full-time undergrads) Record at School/Year ...... 128-92/8th season Denomination...... Roman Catholic (Jesuit) Assistant Coaches...... Chris Day (West Chester ‘97) - 4th season Nickname ...... Hawks ...... Susan Moran (Saint Joseph’s ‘02, ‘07) - 6th season Colors...... Crimson and Gray ...... Stephanie McCaffrey (Saint Joseph’s ‘04) - 2nd season Athletic Affiliation ...... NCAA Division I Director of Basketball Operations...... Ellen Fitzpatrick Conference ...... Atlantic 10 Women’s Basketball Athletic Trainer ...... Beth Howard Home Arena (Capacity) ...... Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse (3,200) Women’s Administrative Assistant ...... Kathy MacDonald 2008-09 Home Arena (Capacity) ...... Gallagher Center (1,266) Women’s Basketball Contact...... Jack Jumper President ...... Timothy R. Lannon, S.J. Vice President for Student Life...... Dr. Cary Anderson Athletic Department ...... (610) 660-1707 Associate Vice President/Athletic Director ...... Don DiJulia Basketball Office...... (610) 660-1710 Basketball Fax...... (610) 660-1500 2007-08 Regular Season Record ...... 17-14 Athletic Communications...... (610) 660-3389 2007-08 Atlantic 10 Conference Record (Place) ...... 8-6 (6th) Athletic Communications Fax...... (610) 660-1724 2007-08 Philadelphia Big 5 Record (Place) ...... 2-2 (3rd) Press Row ...... (610) 637-8582 Letterwinners Returning/Lost...... 9/4 Ticket Information ...... (800) 766-HAWK / (610) 660-1712 Starters Returning/Lost...... 4/1 Athletics Website ...... www.sjuhawks.com Captain ...... Mary Kate McDade

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Numerical Roster

NO. NAME YR POS HT DOB HOMETOWN HIGH SCHOOL / PREVIOUS COLLEGE 5 *** Mary Kate McDade Sr. G 5-8 8/16/87 Philadelphia, Pa. Nazareth Academy 11 Mariame Djouara Jr. G 5-7 12/24/87 Owing Mills, Md. St. Timothy’s / South Plains College 13 * Laren Robinson R-Fr. G 5-9 2/6/89 Fairfax Station, Va. South County 14 * Dominique Bryant So. F 6-0 4/18/89 Bowie, Md. St. John’s College High School 15 Katie Kuester Fr. G 5-10 6/16/90 Media, Pa. Academy of Notre Dame De Namur 21 ** Brittany Ford Jr. F 6-1 5/22/87 Wilmington, Del. Concord 22 Michelle Baker Fr. G 5-9 5/31/90 Wilmington, Del. Brandywine 23 * Alexis Johnson So. F 6-1 12/1/89 Murrieta, Calif. Calvary Chapel 24 Kelly Cavallo Fr. F 6-1 4/23/90 Hampton Bays, N.Y. Westhampton Beach 25 *** Jenna Loschiavo Sr. G 5-7 8/21/87 Plymouth Meeting, Pa. Plymouth Whitemarsh 30 ** Amy Gillespie Jr. G 6-0 8/6/87 Springfield, Pa. Cardinal O’Hara 33 ** Ashley Logue Jr. F/C 6-3 6/14/87 Philadelphia, Pa. St. Hubert’s 51 * Sarah Acker So. C 6-3 10/7/88 Nanticoke, Pa. Greater Nanticoke

(*) - indicates letters won prior to 2008-09 Alphabetical Roster

NO. NAME YR POS HT DOB HOMETOWN HIGH SCHOOL / PREVIOUS COLLEGE 51 * Sarah Acker So. C 6-3 10/7/88 Nanticoke, Pa. Greater Nanticoke 22 Michelle Baker Fr. G 5-9 5/31/90 Wilmington, Del. Brandywine 14 * Dominique Bryant So. F 6-0 4/18/89 Bowie, Md. St. John’s College High School 24 Kelly Cavallo Fr. F 6-1 4/23/90 Hampton Bays, N.Y. Westhampton Beach 11 Mariame Djouara Jr. G 5-7 12/24/87 Owing Mills, Md. St. Timothy’s / South Plains College 21 ** Brittany Ford Jr. F 6-1 5/22/87 Wilmington, Del. Concord 30 ** Amy Gillespie Jr. G 6-0 8/6/87 Springfield, Pa. Cardinal O’Hara 23 * Alexis Johnson So. F 6-1 12/1/89 Murrieta, Calif. Calvary Chapel 15 Katie Kuester Fr. G 5-10 6/16/90 Media, Pa. Academy of Notre Dame De Namur 33 ** Ashley Logue Jr. F/C 6-3 6/14/87 Philadelphia, Pa. St. Hubert’s 25 *** Jenna Loschiavo Sr. G 5-7 8/21/87 Plymouth Meeting, Pa. Plymouth Whitemarsh 5 *** Mary Kate McDade Sr. G 5-8 8/16/87 Philadelphia, Pa. Nazareth Academy 13 * Laren Robinson R-Fr. G 5-9 2/6/89 Fairfax Station, Va. South County

(*) - indicates letters won prior to 2008-09 Head Coach: Cindy Griffin (Saint Joseph’s ’91) – 8th Year Assistant Coaches: Chris Day (West Chester ’97) – 4th Year Susan Moran (Saint Joseph’s ’02) – 6th Year Stephanie McCaffrey (Saint Joseph’s ’04) – 2nd Year Director of Basketball Operations: Ellen Fitzpatrick (Saint Joseph’s ’90) – 2nd Year

Pronunciation Guide Mariame Djouara...... mar-EE-um duh-WARR-uh Katie Kuester...... COO-ster Ashley Logue...... LOW-guh Jenna Loschiavo...... la-SHE-ah-vo Laren Robinson ...... Lauren

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BY CLASS Senior Major Jenna Loschiavo ...... Marketing Mary Kate McDade ...... Marketing Juniors Mariame Djouara ...... International Business Brittany Ford ...... Social Science Amy Gillespie ...... Business Ashley Logue ...... Sociology Sophomores Sarah Acker ...... Social Science Dominique Bryant ...... English Alexis Johnson ...... Social Science Freshmen Michelle Baker ...... Interdisciplinary Health Services Kelly Cavallo ...... Social Science Katie Kuester ...... Business Laren Robinson ...... Criminal Justice

BY THE NUMBERS

Returning Letterwinners (9) Pos. Ht. Yr. GP-GS Min-Mpg Pts-Ppg Reb-Rpg Ast-Apg Blk-Bpg Stl-Spg Jenna Loschiavo G 5-7 Sr. 31-17 859-27.7 259-8.4 60-1.9 40-1.3 0-0.0 17-0.5 Mary Kate McDade G 5-8 Sr. 31-31 886-28.6 207-3.5 82-2.6 130-4.2 0-0.0 34-1.1 Brittany Ford F 6-1 Jr. 19-7 352-19.1 157-8.3 57-3.0 17-0.9 19-1.0 14-0.7 Amy Gillespie G 6-0 Jr. 30-6 560-18.7 193-6.4 78-2.6 24-0.8 5-0.2 10-0.3 Ashley Logue C 6-3 Jr. 31-21 586-18.9 177-5.7 130-4.2 16-0.5 16-0.6 24-0.8 Sarah Acker C 6-3 So. 31-30 842-27.2 368-11.9 271-8.7 51-1.6 46-1.5 29-0.9 Dominique Bryant F 6-0 So. 15-0 186-12.4 43-2.9 34-2.3 11-0.7 4-0.3 4-0.3 Alexis Johnson F 6-1 So. 23-0 203-8.8 45-2.0 48-2.1 3-0.1 5-0.2 9-0.4 Laren Robinson G 5-9 R-Fr. Did Not Play - Medical Redshirt

Newcomers (4) Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown High School / Previous College Ppg Rpg Michelle Baker G 5-9 Fr. Wilmington, Del. Brandywine 24.0* 10.0* Kelly Cavallo F 6-1 Fr. Hampton Bays, N.Y. Westhampton Beach 24.0 15.0 Mariame Djouara G 5-7 Jr. Owing Mills, Md. St. Timothy’s / South Plains College 12.2 4.4 Katie Kuester G 5-10 Fr. Media, Pa. Academy of Notre Dame De Namur 10.3* 3.2* * - Denotes statistics from junior year of high school

Letterwinners Lost (4) Pos. Ht. Yr. GP-GS Min-Mpg Pts-Ppg Reb-Rpg Ast-Apg Blk-Bpg Stl-Spg Timisha Gomez G 5-9 Sr. 30-29 829-27.6 336-11.2 112-3.7 77-2.6 6-0.2 29-0.9 Amy Wold G 5-10 Sr. 28-14 663-23.7 195-7.0 90-3.2 86-3.1 4-0.1 29-1.0 Krista Hutchison F/C 6-3 Sr. 2-0 11-5.5 0-0.0 1-0.5 2-1.0 1-0.5 0-0.0 Kallie Hovatter G 5-8 Fr. 22-0 213-9.7 31-1.4 12-0.5 15-0.7 3-0.1 13-0.6

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Returning four starters, a core of experienced veterans and an “I don’t know who’ll be our starters,” said Griffin. “I think it athletic group of newcomers, “It’s Time to Shine” for the 2008-09 depends on matchups and what kind of game we are facing. I think Saint Joseph’s Hawks. Coming off a 17-14 season and no postsea- we’ll have more options based on the players we have coming son for the first time since 2004-05, eighth-year head coach Cindy back.” Griffin sees the potential in this year’s Hawks. As the Hawks’ offense looks to adapt to its competition, the “Our expectations are a lot higher than they were last year,” backbone of Saint Joseph’s basketball will again be defense. said Griffin. “Not being in the postseason is something we don’t Ranking fifth in the Atlantic 10 in points allowed per game (60.8), want to get into the habit of.” Griffin believes this year’s squad has the potential to be even bet- Last season, Saint Joseph’s relied heavily on its top two scor- ter. ers – Sarah Acker and Timisha Gomez. This year, Griffin believes “Our philosophy will stay the same – try to keep opponents 10 that the addition of four gifted newcomers and the maturation of points below their average and try to take away their top two play- the upperclassmen will give the Hawks a well-balanced attack that ers,” said Griffin. “I think we have had to play safe in the last cou- will cause problems for opposing teams. ple of years, but I think we’ll be able to take more chances because “What we lacked last year was a consistent go-to player. We of the athleticism we now have on the perimeter.” had different people step up at different times,” said Griffin. “I think Adding to the challenge this year, Saint Joseph’s will play all its we are going to be a lot faster than we ever have been before. And home games away from Hawk Hill as Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse we have more breakdown kids than we have had before. I think we undergoes an expansion and renovation project. The Hawks, who are going to see a lot more of what you saw two years ago with will workout primarily in their new practice facility at SJU, will play Ayahna Cornish and Whitney Ffrench – getting to the basket more the majority of their home contests at Philadelphia University’s – with Mariame Djouara and Michelle Baker.” Gallagher Center. While on paper Saint Joseph’s returns four starters, Griffin “Our winning percentage is just under 70 percent at home, and isn’t set on who will be the starting five come November 14 at that’s a pretty good track record, so we’re a little bit leery – even Rutgers. though we’re having a home game – it isn’t a place where we have been practicing every day,” Griffin said. “But this team is up to that challenge and I think the positives far outweigh the negatives. Having a state-of-the-art facility to call our own is what we have to look forward to. And if you’re not going to play on your home floor, at least its a neutral court.”

BACKCOURT

Setting the tone for the Saint Joseph’s defense is a quartet of experienced players and a trio of rookies looking to make an imme- diate impact. The unquestioned team leader of the Hawks, senior point guard Mary Kate McDade shined in her first season as a starter in 2007-08. Setting career-highs in scoring (107 points), assists (130) and steals (34), the Philadelphia native has entrenched her- self as a starter entering the 2008-09 campaign. A pass-first ori- ented guard, McDade finished fifth in the Atlantic 10 in assists per game (4.2) and sixth in assist-to-turnover ration (1.55). This sea- son, Griffin expects the Hawk captain to continue her steady play, but become more of a scoring threat. “Mary Kate’s game speaks for itself. She is an assist kid, a tremendous leader on and off the court and is always a step ahead of everyone,” said Griffin. “We’re looking for her to lead this team into postseason play. Her conditioning is superb and she’s ready for that challenge. If we can get her to shoot more, I think it will help everybody.” One of the most automatic shooters from behind the arc in Saint Joseph’s history, senior Jenna Loschiavo enters her final season on Hawk Hill as the team’s top offensive threat from the perimeter. Already sixth in Hawk history with 150 three-pointers Mary Kate McDade made and a .371 three-point shooting average for her career, the

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Plymouth Meeting, Pa. native is coming off her best season to date. Offensively, the 5-foot-7 guard scored a career-high 8.4 points per game, while at the defensive end, she was stellar in the role of defensive stopper, earning the SJU Defensive Player of the Year Award. “Jenna is a terrific shooter and is one of our better defenders. She understands the game and anticipates well,” Griffin said. “One of the things she is going to warrant this season is other teams’ best defender. So she is going to have to be able to shake free against more athletic teams.” After seeing spotty time as a freshman, Amy Gillespie flour- ished in a larger role as a sophomore. Finishing tied for second on the Hawks with 39 three-pointers, Gillespie earned playing time in 30 games, including six starts, and averaged a career-best 6.4 points per game. Against some of the tougher competition, the Springfield, Pa. native thrived, scoring a then-career-best 20 points against No. 21 Wyoming en route to earning Hawkeye Classic All- Tournament Team honors. Playing primarily at shooting guard and small forward, Griffin expects Gillespie’s role to expand more as a junior. “Amy’s handle has gotten a lot better and so we will look at her to play some of the point guard position a little more this year,” Griffin said “She’s improved in finding different ways to score. The mid-range game is where she hesitated last year, but she has worked hard on that over the summer and I think that she’s ready to show that.” Sitting out the 2007-08 season with a medical redshirt, Laren Robinson is on track to rejoin the team midway through the sea- son. Ranked among the top 100 guards in the nation as a senior at South County High School, Robinson averaged more than 15 Jenna Loschiavo points, eight rebounds and five assists per game. While Griffin is optimistic about Robinson’s contributions, she also realizes what defender and being able to create her own scoring opportunities.” the challenges coming back from an injury can be. Adding speed and athleticism to the deep backcourt is the “Laren is a very resilient player and we expect her to contribute freshman Baker. A 2007-08 Preseason Honorable Mention All- when she is healthy,” Griffin said. “She is a very good defender and American by Sporting News, the Wilmington, Del. native proved to is another guard who can score both by driving to the basket and be a prolific scorer at Brandywine High School, scoring over 1,500 from the perimeter. Laren saw firsthand last season how our career points and finishing among Delaware's top-10 all-time scor- offense and defense flows and I know that when she’s ready, she’ll ers' list. As a junior, Baker led her squad with 24 points per game be able to step in and give us some good minutes.” and was equally stellar on the boards, grabbing 10 rebounds per A standout at South Plains College, the junior college transfer contest. Djouara brings athleticism and quickness to the Hawks’ backcourt. “Offensively, Michelle has an incredibly quick first step, espe- Leading the Lady Texans to a pair of Western Junior College cially from the baseline. Her quickness is going to be an asset titles, Djouara was named Honorable Mention against more athletic teams,” said Griffin. State Farm/WBCA JC/CC All-American, All-Region V Team and First Rounding out the newcomers in the backcourt is freshman Team All-Conference as a sophomore after averaging 14.2 points, shooter Katie Kuester. Growing up in a basketball family (her 5.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. A great slashing guard, father was a standout at North Carolina and is now an assistant Djouara also has a keen eye from distance, setting a South Plains coach with the Cleveland Cavaliers), Kuester was a solid all-around College record with seven three-pointers in one contest. player at Academy Of Notre Dame De Namur, averaging 10.3 “What Mariame brings to the table is a different level of athlete points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game as a junior. that I quite honestly don’t think we have ever had here at Saint “Katie’s basketball IQ is tremendous,” Griffin said. “She is a Joseph’s,” Griffin said. “I know I am going out on a limb saying it, shooter by trade, but she’ll be able to give us more with her team but she is at a different level athletically. Basketball-wise, she is chemistry and leadership qualities. She’s hungry to learn and ready very talented, we just need to get her acclimated to our system, and to compete for playing time.” not lose sight of what she can do on her own, breaking down a

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While Acker gives the Hawks a physical post presence, junior forward Brittany Ford adds finesse to the post. Having missed games the previous two seasons due to injury, a fully healthy Ford will challenge for a consistent starting spot as a junior. Finishing fourth on the team in scoring with 8.3 points per game, she showed at times the ability to play both straight up and with her back to the basket. Coming off an up and down season in 2007-08, Griffin believes Ford will be a key piece to the Hawks’ success. “Brittany is the most athletically gifted player out of our return- ing letterwinners,” said Griffin. “The biggest thing for her is con- sistency. If she is playing at a high level for multiple games in a row over the whole season, we have a chance at being terrific. I think she is ready and up for the challenge.” For junior forward Ashley Logue, it was a complete turn- around from freshman to sophomore seasons for the Philadelphia native. After playing only seven games as a rookie, Logue made major strides last season, appearing in all 31 games and making 21 starts. One of the Hawks best post defenders, Logue was consis- tent on offense too, averaging 5.7 points per game, including a double-double in the season opener at Lehigh. While Griffin does not know if Logue will be starting or first off the bench for Saint Joseph’s, she knows there is a critical role for her. “Ashley is one of our better post defenders and when kids play defense, there is a spot for them on the court,” said Griffin. “On offense, Ashley can stretch the court by shooting outside of 15 feet. She is a great compliment to both Sarah and Brittany at both ends of the court.” After missing a majority of her freshman year due to injury, forward Dominique Bryant is poised for a breakout season. Playing in just 15 games, Bryant gave the Hawks’ offense several options, proving capable of knocking down the three-pointer, as well as posting up in the low post. Averaging nearly an assist per game, Bryant will look to improve upon her 2.9 points per game average Sarah Acker from a season ago. FRONTCOURT “Dominique is going to be the ‘X-factor’,” said Griffin. “She is the type of player who can flip from power forward to small forward Coming off a sensational freshman season, 6-foot-3 center and back on offense. And with all sophomores, I think the key is Acker proved to be a dominant player for the Hawks at both ends consistency. Freshman year they are up and down, and sophomore of the court. Last season, Acker became the first SJU rookie to lead year we expect them to level off.” the team in scoring (11.9 ppg), rebounding (8.7 rpg) and blocked Earning playing time in 23 games as a rookie, sophomore shots (46). Pacing the A-10 and finishing fifth in the nation in field Alexis Johnson brought energy off the bench for the Hawks last goal percentage (.596), she earned both A-10 All-Conference Third year. Despite averaging just 2.0 points per game, Johnson still fin- Team and All-Rookie honors to go along with All-Big 5 First Team ished fourth in offensive rebounds (28). On top of that, she also and Rookie of the Year accolades. With a full year of Division I com- stepped up when the Hawks needed her the most, scoring five petition under her belt, Griffin knows teams will be focusing on her points and adding four rebounds in 19 minutes of play in the Hawk as a sophomore and thus expects her center to continue to Classic title game win over No. 15 Auburn. improve. “Alexis has improved her basketball IQ, but her productivity “Sarah is terrific in the paint, but what she learned last year during the minutes she played last year speaks for itself. She came was you have to defend outside the paint at this level and we have in and gave us instant energy, instant defense, instant rebounding. seen her working hard to add that to her game,” Griffin said. “From She’s that spark off the bench that you need,” said Griffin. “She an offensive standpoint, we want her to find different ways to score. doesn’t back down to anybody. And I think that’s the physicality of She has worked hard on the face-up game this summer and using the game. Where some people are finesse players, she is a power both hands effectively. And like all our post players, I expect her to type of kid and we need that with the type of teams we’re going to shoot 70 to 75 percent from the foul line this year.” face this season.”

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Bringing both inside and outside range to the post is freshman After a home game against Lehigh on November 16, the forward Kelly Cavallo. An All-New York State honoree all four Hawks then hit the road for four straight road contests, beginning years of high school, Cavallo filled the scorebooks, averaging dou- with a match-up at Drexel on November 19. Saint Joseph’s will ble-figure points every season. As a senior, Cavallo’s all-around open Big 5 play at Penn on November 25, before making its first- game shined, averaging 24 points, 15 rebounds, seven blocks and ever appearance in the Vanderbilt Thanksgiving Tournament three assists per game. Being able to play several post positions, (November 28-29). Griffin believes Cavallo is a great addition to the Hawks. Upon return from Nashville, the Hawks will play non-confer- “Kelly has been doing a great job so far during the preseason. ence games at home against Big 5 foe Villanova (December 4), Her athleticism is terrific and she’s going to be able to get around Akron (December 14), and Seton Hall (December 22). SJU will visit people,” said Griffin. “She’s a player who is going to be on a quick Hartford (December 6), and Old Dominion (December 12). learning curve because the players ahead of her have been here for Following a six-day break for the Christmas holiday, Saint a few years. As she matures and gets stronger, she’s going to bat- Joseph’s hosts the 18th Annual Hawk Classic on December 28-29. tle for more and more playing time.” Saint Joseph’s has again scheduled another strong field as Maine, Holy Cross and Drexel will make the trip to the Gallagher Center. THE SCHEDULE “If you’re going to run a tournament, you want to bring some teams in that are going to help your RPI and positioning for the As has been customary at Hawk Hill, a challenging schedule postseason and to challenge you for the Atlantic 10 season and I has been slated for Saint Joseph’s in 2008-09, starting with a sea- think we did that again this season,” Griffin said. son-opening meeting at national power Rutgers on November 14. Saint Joseph’s caps its non-conference schedule the first week of the new year as it travels to Gonzaga (January 2) and George Mason (January 6). “We upped our schedule based on the players we have com- ing back this season. You’ve got to play the best to be the best, so we have set it up that we can be very successful in the non-confer- ence or we could not be. But I think facing these teams will only get us better and prepare us for the Atlantic 10,” said Griffin. “Last year we did a great job of beating teams we should have beaten. We need to continue that this year and take it to another level and try to steal a couple of more wins here and there.” For the second straight season, the Atlantic 10 schedule has the Hawks facing Temple twice, starting with the conference open- er on January 11 at the Gallagher Center. Other league home games are with Richmond (January 17), Xavier (January 28), St. Bonaventure (February 8), La Salle (February 11), Charlotte (February 21) and Massachusetts (February 25). SJU will go on the road for league play beginning on January 14 at George Washington. That will be followed by games at Saint Louis (January 24), at Rhode Island (January 31), at Duquesne (February 4), at Temple (February 15), and at Fordham (February 18), with the Hawks closing out the regular season at Dayton (March 1). The 2009 Atlantic 10 Championship will be held at Halton Arena on the campus of Charlotte and will run from March 6 through 9, with the Hawks eyeing a bye and deep run into this year’s conference tournament. “Xavier is the team to beat as they have everybody back and I think George Washington is going to be better than what everybody thinks. Charlotte is going to be very good and I think St. Bonaventure is going to be very good,” said Griffin. “I think if we position ourselves, where we win 80 percent of our home games and 60 percent on the road – we can be in strong consideration for a postseason bid.” Brittany Ford

2008-09 Saint Joseph’s University Women’s Basketball 9 Hawks By The Numbers

This season, Saint Joseph’s begins its 36th year of Division I com- 33 – Most games played in a season. This has occurred five times petition. Over that period, the Hawks have proven themselves to be in SJU history, with 35 Hawks playing in a record-setting 33 games, one of the premier programs in the conference, region and nation. the most recent being achieved by six players last year. The following is a numeric look at some of SJU’s accomplishments. 44 – The first retired number in Hawk history Dale Hodges. She 3 – The highest Associated Press ranking the Hawks have earned. remains the lone Saint Joseph’s player to earn All-American First Saint Joseph’s achieved that mark on March 16, 1977. Team honors.

5 – Number of times a Hawk has led the Atlantic 10 in scoring. 45 – Wins over Rhode Island, the most victories the Hawks have Current SJU assistant coach Susan Moran led the conference for versus any opponent. Saint Joseph’s has won four straight against three straight years (1999-00 to 2001-02), while Dale Hodges led the Rams, and is 45-6 all-time versus URI. the league twice (1988-89 and 1989-90). 52 – Hawks who have earned Atlantic 10 All-Conference honors, 7 – Times the Hawks have hosted the Atlantic 10 Championship. the most recent coming last year as Sarah Acker was selected to Saint Joseph’s hosted it for the seventh time last March. the Third Team.

10 – The number of former SJU standout and current assistant 63 – All-Big 5 honorees. Only Angela Zampella and Susan Moran coach Susan Moran. Her jersey was the second in Hawk history to have earned the honor all four years of their careers. be retired, as Saint Joseph’s held a pregame ceremony before its game against George Washington on February 24, 2008. 67 – Points scored in the Hawks’ first victory, a 67-30 win over Manor on January 20, 1974. 14 – Number of Big 5 titles Saint Joseph’s has earned, the most of the five teams that compose the City Series.

15 – The highest USA Today ranking Saint Joseph’s has earned. The Hawks achieved this feat three times: February 26, 1985, March 5, 1985 and December 1, 1987.

18 – Hawks inducted to the Big 5 Hall of Fame. (complete list on page 100).

19 – Saint Joseph’s players to go on to play professionally. Both SJU assistant coaches Susan Moran and Stephanie (Graff) McCaffrey went on to play overseas after graduating.

21 – Postseason bids earned by Saint Joseph’s. The Hawks have made four AIAW, 11 NCAA and six WNIT appearances. SJU is 21- 23 all-time in postseason contests.

26 – Most wins in a season, set by the 1996-97 Hawks. Saint Joseph’s finished 26-5 that year, and earned a berth in the NCAA Tournament.

31 – Victories over ranked opponents, the most recent coming on December 29, 2007 as the Hawks topped #15 Auburn, 71-69, for the Hawk Classic title.

33 – Winning seasons Saint Joseph’s has posted in its first 35 seasons of Division I play. The Hawks enter their 36th season with The first player to have her number retired, Dale Hodges finished a 660-328 all-time. her career as the all-time leader in scoring (2,077 points) and rebounding (1,049).

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788 – Career assist record set by Angela Zampella (1998-01). She still holds three of the top 10 single-season marks in the category, including a record-setting 241 assists during the 1999-00 season.

1,049 – Career rebound record set by Dale Hodges (1987-90). She also holds the record for career rebounding average at 11.2 per game.

1,266 – Capacity of Philadelphia University’s Gallagher Center, where the Hawks will play a majority of their home contests during the 2008-09 season.

2,340 – Career points that all-time leading scorer Susan Moran (1999-02) finished her career with. The four-year starter surpassed the previous mark, set by Dale Hodges, on February 8, 2002 at Xavier.

3,200 – Capacity of Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse. Saint Joseph’s has played before a sell-out crowd eight times, the most recent being a 56-48 win over Villanova on January 3, 2007.

3,500 – Average number of times The Hawk flaps its wings dur- ing a regulation basketball game as estimated by ESPN’s “flap-o- A four-time All-Big 5 selection, Angela Zampella’s 788 career meter”. assists still stands as the all-time record for Saint Joseph’s. 5,188 – Career points scored at SJU by the current Saint Joseph’s 119 – The most points scored by Saint Joseph’s in a single game. coaching staff of Cindy Griffin (662), Susan Moran (2,340), The Hawks topped Glassboro State, 119-73, on January 12, 1978. Stephanie (Graff) McCaffrey (1,193) and Ellen Fitzpatrick (993).

124 – The career games played mark set by Kim Foley (1985-89) and matched by 2008 graduate Timisha Gomez (2004-08).

149 – Hawks who have suited up in the Crimson and Gray prior to the 2008-09 season. Freshmen Michelle Baker, Kelly Cavallo, Katie Kuester and junior college transfer Mariame Djouara will bring the number to 153.

175 – SJU’s record for blocks in a career, held by current Saint Joseph’s assistant coach Stephanie (Graff) McCaffrey. As a senior, she set a single-season record of 76 rejections.

248 – Most wins by a Hawks’ head coach, set by . From 1978-91, he helped Saint Joseph’s to a 248-126 mark and seven postseason bids.

572 – Career steals swiped by Saint Joseph’s and Big 5 Hall of Famer Debbie Black. The Atlantic 10’s all-time leader in the catego- ry as well, she still holds the top four SJU single-season marks in the category and is 247 steals ahead of second place all-time (325). Arguably, the most famous mascot in , The Hawk 660 – Wins by the Hawks over their first 36 seasons of Division I has been flapping its wings for over half a century. ESPN’s “flap-o- play. Saint Joseph’s owns a .668 all-time winning percentage. meter” estimated the Hawk flaps its wings 3,500 per a game.

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This past summer, Saint Joseph’s embarked on a 10-day, four- most unique backdrop of all four SJU games, the Hawks traveled to game tour of Spain. The Hawks spent August 17 through 26 trav- Esceulos Deportes Del Instituto Municipal in Linense for an evening eling to Madrid, Marbella and Barcelona. Saint Joseph’s head coach game, with the Rock of Gibraltar (4) mere yards down the street. Cindy Griffin and seniors Jenna Loschiavo and Mary Kate McDade Led by Loschiavo’s 33 points, the Hawks picked up their second documented their trips with blogs and photos on SJUHawks.com. international win, topping Segupol, 111-42, before a crowd of over Below are some of the highlights from the Hawks’ trip and four 200 fans. games with accompanying photos on the opposite page and below. A tour of the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens (5) - a palace built from 889 to 1391 and maintained by the Moors - and a trip to Madrid Granada capped the Hawks’ final day in Costa del Sol. Saint Joseph’s began its European tour in downtown Madrid, experiencing a tapas dinner. The following day, the Hawks Barcelona embarked on a sightseeing tour of Madrid, starting at the Royal Saint Joseph’s capped its trip with a final stop in the home of the Palace (1) and continuing to the Plaza Mayor, Paseo de la 1992 Summer Olympics. The Hawks began their stay with a Castellana, Plaza de Espana, Puerta del Sol (2) and Plaza de Toros. Flamenco Show at the Tablao el Corodobes (6). SJU returned to the On the court, Saint Joseph’s was led by junior Ashley Logue’s 23 hardwood as junior Amy Gillespie’s game-high 29 points helped the points and six rebounds in a victory over Creff (3). All eight Hawks Hawks moved past CB Valls (7). Following the game, the team vis- tallied at least a basket in their first international competition. ited the Sagrada Familia (8), Santa Maria del Mar, the Ramblas, the Junior Brittany Ford and sophomore Dominique Bryant each added Cathedral, the Barrio Gotico and Palau Nacional (9). double-doubles as the team adjusted to the FIBA rules. With its final day upon them, the team enjoyed an individual sightseeing day. Many of the Hawks spent their time shopping on Malaga / Marbella the famed Ramblas before leaving for a pregame dinner at the Traveling to the Costa del Sol, Saint Joseph’s experienced the Crazy Crab – El Cangrejo Loco Restaurant (10). beautiful Mediterranean Sea resort city of Marbella. After enjoying The Hawks wrapped up their Spanish tour with a perfect 4-0 a day to soak up the sun and shop at the glamorous stores, the record as Logue and sophomore Alexis Johnson combined for 41 Hawks took to the court against Union Linense Baloncesto. The points as the Hawks topped Aesc Ramon Llull (11).

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After renovations, the arena’s seating capacity will increase by at least 1,000 The Fieldhouse will be renamed the Michael J. Hagan ‘85 Arena upon comple- seats. (Artist’s renderings by Burt Hill) tion of the project. (Artist’s renderings by Burt Hill)

A major expansion and renovation of Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse and a dedicated center for women's and men's basketball highlight a compre- hensive plan for enhancing varsity and recreational athletics at Saint Joseph’s. Construction on the project began in October of 2007. The Fieldhouse, home to Saint Joseph’s University women’s basket- ball since 1973 and men’s basketball since 1949, will be named for Michael J. Hagan ’85 at the conclusion of the multi-year project. Hagan, chairman and former chief executive officer of Horsham-based NutriSystem, Inc., and his wife Joyce, are contributing $10 million as the lead benefactors for the most comprehensive enhancement of athletic facilities in Saint Joseph’s history. The actual construction of the project began in the fall of 2007 with the demolition of Flanigan Hall and Barry Annex. That was followed by the renovation of Barry Hall into offices for the athletic administration. Once the 2007-08 basketball season was completed last March, work began on the exterior of the Fieldhouse and the foundation was laid for the The official Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Fieldhouse expansion and reno- basketball center that will be adjacent to the Fieldhouse. This basketball vation project took place on October 6, 2007. center will house state-of-the-art facilities for men’s and women’s basket- ball, and will include new locker rooms, coaches’ offices, meeting areas and dedicated academic and study space. The entire center will incorporate video and multi-media technology and will include a new Hall of Fame Room and expanded media relations capacity. The majority of the athletic department staff (approximately 40 peo- ple) moved into the new offices of Barry Hall on May 19, 2008. The offices are the permanent sites for some staff members, but are temporary for others. The steel for the basketball center was erected on June 10, 2008 and completed the following week, while crews continued working to clear the interior of the Fieldhouse. A new hardwood basketball practice court was built in the Sports Complex and completed at the beginning of the Fall semester.

Construction is progressing on the basketball center which will house state-of- the-art facilities for the women’s and men’s basketball programs.

Basketball locker room (left) and Lobby (right). (Artist’s renderings by Burt Hill)

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Practice Facility

As part of the comprehensive expansion and renovation project, the Hawks now have a new practice facility in the Sports Complex. Both the SJU women’s and men’s basketball teams will use this facility for daily practice this season as construction continues on the Fieldhouse expansion and ren- ovation.

New Basketball Arena to be Named for Alumnus Michael J. Hagan ‘85

Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse, home to Saint Joseph's University A resident of Newtown, Pa., Hagan received a B.S. in account- basketball since 1949, will be renamed for Michael J. Hagan '85 at ing from Saint Joseph's and also played on the men's golf team. the conclusion of a multi-year expansion and renovation project He was chairman of Malvern-based Verticalnet, Inc., before which began in the fall of 2007. Hagan, chairman and former chief assuming control of NutriSystem in 2002. Forbes magazine executive officer of Horsham-based NutriSystem, Inc., and his named Hagan its 2006 Entrepreneur of the Year after NutriSystem wife Joyce are contributing $10 million as the lead benefactors for earned the No. 1 ranking on the Forbes list of America's "Best 200 the most comprehensive enhancement of athletic facilities in Saint Small Companies." Joseph's history. "There has always been a dream that one day there would be The Hagan gift is the third eight-figure donation announced by athletic facilities to match the level of passion we all share for this Saint Joseph's in the past two years. Previously, James J. Maguire great University," said Associate Vice President and Director of '58 and Brian Duperreault '69 each contributed $10 million in sup- Athletics Don DiJulia. "Now, thanks to the generous commitments port of the University's purchase of the Episcopal Academy prop- of some very special alumni — Mike Hagan, in particular — that erty. dream is about to be realized." "We are truly blessed to have such outstanding philanthropic support," stated Saint Joseph's President Timothy R. Lannon, S.J. "Not only is it an affirmation of the mission of the University, but it speaks to the unmatched personal commitment of these extraor- dinary individuals. "Mike Hagan is a success story and a singular example of the Jesuit tradition of giving back. His involvement as an alumnus, University Trustee, and now major benefactor is one of humility and selfless action. This gift allows Saint Joseph's to preserve an important part of its history while at the same time modernizing a facility of which all Hawks can be proud."

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Philadelphia University Campus Map

Directions to the Gallagher Center

From Center City Philadelphia, Southern N.J., Central and Western Pa.: Take the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76) to the Lincoln Drive, Exit 340A. Follow Lincoln Drive to Gypsy Lane (first right - police station on cor- ner.) Gypsy Lane will end at School House Lane. Turn left on School House Lane to Henry Avenue.

From Delaware County: Take City Line Avenue (Rt. 1 North) to Lincoln Drive. Follow directions from Center City Philadelphia.

From Washington, Baltimore and Wilmington: Take I-95 North to I-76 West. Follow directions from Center City Philadelphia.

From Northeast Extension - Turnpike: Exit Turnpike at Norristown, Plymouth Meeting (Exit #333). Go right after the exit and head east on Germantown Pike to first traffic light. Make a right onto Chemical Road. Go through three lights and at your fourth light, make a left at the five point intersection onto Ridge Pike. Make a left and take Ridge Pike to the Henry Avenue cutoff (bear left). (You'll be on Ridge Pike for approximately 3.5 miles.) Take Henry Avenue about 6 miles to School House Lane.

From New York: Take the New Jersey Turnpike to the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Get off at exit #333 (Plymouth Meeting). Follow directions from Northeast extension.

The Palestra For the first time since the 2003-04 season, the Hawks will play home games at one of college basketball’s cathedrals: The Palestra. Saint Joseph’s, which dropped its’ previous home game, 87-34, to No. 1 Connecticut on December 21, 2003 (at bottom right), will host Seton Hall in the first game of a doubleheader as the Saint Joseph’s men versus Cornell follows and also host Massachusetts on February 25. First opened during the 1926-27 season, the building is one of the premier basket- ball meccas in the world. The 8,722-seat arena has been the home of more than 70 years of Penn basketball and over 50 years of Big 5 doubleheaders. It has hosted a multitude of events, including 50 NCAA Tournament games as part of 19 national championship competitions, as well as numerous NIT contests, a season of women’s professional games (American Basketball League), and even NBA games in the early history of the league. The Palestra was cited as “Host of the first NCAA basketball championship in 1939, and countless classic Philadelphia Big 5 matchups.” It is the subject of a 2007 docu- mentary film, The Palestra: Cathedral of Basketball. It was mentioned at the top of the list of “Must Visit Sports Shrines” in Sports Illustrated’s (SI.com) “100 Things You Have to Do Before You Graduate.” Recently, it was ranked 34th in the ESPN.com’s list of “America’s 100 Most Important Sports Venues.” During the summer of 2008 a new floor was installed, replacing the one which has existed since the 1980s.

16 2008-09 Saint Joseph’s University Women’s Basketball Academic Excellence

Academic All-American A strong commitment to academics has traditionally been the hallmark of the Saint Joseph’s University women’s basketball program. A staunch advocate 2001-02 ...... Susan Moran (Third Team) of the role of academics in collegiate athletics, head coach Cindy Griffin 2000-01 ...... Susan Moran (Second Team) established a strong academic tradition at Loyola College (Md.) with a 100% 1988-89 ...... Kim Foley (First Team) graduation rate that she has carried over to her alma mater. 1987-88 ...... Kim Foley (Second Team) 1986-87 ...... Kim Foley (Third Team) In line with the Jesuit tradition of academic excellence, Coach Griffin and her staff in conjunction with the office of academic services for student-athletes Academic All-District go to great lengths to ensure the education of their student-athletes. 2004-05 ...... Maura McBryan (Second Team) Together they have developed a comprehensive advising program involving 2003-04 ...... Stephanie Graff (First Team) extensive academic and career counseling, daily monitoring of academic 2002-03 ...... Stephanie Graff (Second Team) progress and assistance in balancing the pressures and demands associat- 2002-03 ...... Amra Mehmedic (Second Team) ed with being Division I athletes. 2001-02 ...... Susan Moran (First Team) 2000-01 ...... Susan Moran (First Team) 1992-93 ...... Amy Mallon (First Team) 1989-90 ...... Jeanine Reynolds (First Team) 1988-89 ...... Kim Foley (First Team) 1987-88 ...... Kim Foley (First Team) 1986-87 ...... Kim Foley (First Team)

Atlantic 10 Academic All-Conference

2004-05 ...... Maura McBryan 2003-04 ...... Stephanie Graff 2002-03 ...... Stephanie Graff 2001-02 ...... Susan Moran 2000-01 ...... Susan Moran 1999-00 ...... Jana Lichnerova, Susan Moran 1996-97 ...... Nikki Jones 1995-96 ...... Kristen Sullivan 1994-95 ...... Nikki Jones 1992-93 ...... Amy Mallon 1989-90 ...... Jeanine Reynolds, Rita Balaban 1988-89 ...... Kim Foley, Rita Balaban, Jeanine Reynolds 1987-88 ...... Kim Foley 1986-87 ...... Kim Foley, Jill Rooney Timisha Gomez, pictured with the Director of Educational Support for for 1985-86 ...... Kim Foley, Jill Rooney Student-Athletes Janet Greder, was the 2008 recipient of the Fr. Emory Ross Award for Academic Excellence. Atlantic 10 Scholar Athlete of the Year

2001-02 ...... Susan Moran

Atlantic 10 Student Athlete of the Year

2001-02 ...... Susan Moran 2000-01 ...... Susan Moran 1999-00 ...... Jana Lichnerova

Big 5 Academic Team

2007-08 ...... Timisha Gomez 2006-07 ...... Zoya Pavlovskaya 2005-06 ...... Maura McBryan 2004-05 ...... Faith Schutte 2003-04 ...... Elizabeth “Hootie” Mohan 2002-03 ...... Stephanie Graff 2001-02 ...... Amy Snell 2000-01 ...... Susan Moran 1999-00 ...... Jana Lichnerova 1998-99 ...... Jana Lichnerova 1997-98 ...... Maureen Costello 1996-97 ...... Nikki Jones A 2006 graduate of Saint Joseph’s, Faith Schutte became the first Hawk to 1995-96 ...... Kristen Sullivan be named to an IAAA Scholar Athlete.

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The Saint Joseph’s University women’s basketball team has established a reputation as one of the most successful programs in the coun- try. That reputation has grown over the years thanks in part to the loyal support of its fan and booster organization, the Hawk Hill Roundball Club. Committed to the success of the team and the program both on and off the court, the Roundball Club has been a main- stay of SJU women’s basketball for years. The club is comprised of alumni, fans, friends, parents and supporters of the Hawk program. Providing a multi-faceted support program, club events include fundraising ventures, pregame and postgame receptions, bus trips to away games, alumni and group outings, as well as preseason and postseason banquets.

For more information on how to get involved with the Hawk Hill Roundball Club, call 610-660-1710.

Heart Of A Hawk In addition to athletics and academics, community service has long been one of the traditions of the Saint Joseph's University women's The Hawks partook in the WBCA’s national basketball program. The Heart of a Hawk program is SJU’s way of “Think Pink” campaign (right), wearing giving back to our community. Each student-athlete is required to pink arm bands, headbands, shoelaces complete a minimum of 10 hours of community service each and specially designed shoot-around shirts semester. The team will also participate in a number of group serv- for their matchup with Duquesne on Feb. 9. A staple on Hawk Hill, Saint Joseph’s takes ice projects throughout the year. All community service activities part in a ball exchange before every home are recorded in the "Heart of a Hawk" log and a Roosevelt Hunter game by inviting local youth teams to a Community Service award is presented at the end of the year to the game and honoring them with a pregame student-athlete with the most community service hours. ceremonial basketball exchange (below).

Among the projects, programs and organizations the Hawk women's basketball team has donated time to over the past year are The Boys and Girls Clubs of Philadelphia, Carousel House, Hand-in- Hand Festival, Leukemia Walk, and Toys for Tots. In addition, the team has sponsored and participated in a wide range of clinics throughout the Delaware Valley. This past season, the Hawks also took part in the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association’s nation- al “Think Pink” campaign to spread awareness of Breast Cancer. Both Saint Joseph’s and visiting Duquesne took part, raising more than $500 for the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition.

18 2008-09 Saint Joseph’s University Women’s Basketball Cindy Griffin Basketball Camp

Girls and boys ages 9-17 can have the opportunity to learn from the Hawks by attending one of the exciting sessions of Cindy Griffin Basketball Camps. The camps are conducted at Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse on the campus of Saint Joseph's University. SJU Head Coach Cindy Griffin and her staff provide campers with the oppor- tunity for hands-on learning. Additionally, campers receive individ- ual instruction from Hawk players.

The camp offers five different sessions to choose from including three Day Camps, an Overnight Camp for girls only and a Junior Hawk Camp for girls and boys ages 5-8. Each session offers a great opportunity for young children to have a positive, fun learning expe- rience. Each day will pose a new challenge that will help the kids become better basketball players.

In addition to the camps, the Saint Joseph's University women's basketball coaching staff hosts and participates in a variety of clin- ics throughout the year, including the Philadelphia Big 5 Women’s Basketball Coaches Clinic. Featured speakers include the head coaches from all five city schools, including Cindy Griffin, Patrick Knapp of Penn, Tom Lochner of La Salle, Harry Perretta of Villanova, Tonya Cardoza of Temple and Denise Dillon of Drexel. The clinic is open to both players and coaches.

For more information on SJU's basketball camps or the clinics, call 610-660-1777.

Hawk Ball-Handling Kids Club Youngsters from throughout the Delaware Valley can join the Hawks by becoming proud members of the Hawk Ball-Handling Kids Club. Kids Club members receive season tickets to every Hawk women’s home game, as well as FREE admission to all away games against Big 5 opponents. Members also receive a personalized membership card and newsletters. Saint Joseph’s Women’s Basketball Hall of Famer, and current SJU Director of Basketball Operations, Ellen Fitzpatrick, oversees the club and its fun and instructive ball-handling clinics.

For more information on Saint Joseph’s ’s Ball-Handling Kids Club, call 610-660-1777.

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