2010-11 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat

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LADY CAT BASKETBALL QUICK FACTS LOCATION: Johnstown, Pa. HEAD COACH: Sasha Palmer (4th year) ENROLLMENT: 3,100 ALMA MATER: Northern Michigan University (2000) PRESIDENT: Dr. Jem Spectar RECORD AT PITT-JOHNSTOWN: 43-43 (.500) ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Pat Pecora OVERALL RECORD: 43-43 (.500) 2010-2011: 36th Lady Cat Season ASSISTANT COACH: Meredith Alexis (1st year) OVERALL RECORD: 729-224 (.765) ALMA MATER: James Madison (VA) University (2007) ARENA: Sports Center STARTERS RETURNING/LOST: 3/2 COLORS: Navy Blue and Vegas Gold LETTERMEN RETURNING / LOST: 9/2 CONFERENCE: West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC) LAST NCAA TOURNEY APPEARANCE: 2007

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Athletics Office Phone….. ……………..(814) 269-2000 WJAC-TV 6 SPORTS THE TRIBUNE-DEMOCRAT Tim Rigby, Matt Maisel Eric Knopsnyder, Mike Mastovich, Athletics Fax.. …………………………..(814) 269-2026 (814) 255-7651 Cory Isenberg Athletics Director………….…………………Pat Pecora Fax: (814) 255-7658 (814) 532-5080 Fax: (814) 539-1409 Assistant Athletics Director…………….… Nikki Babik Sports Information Director……………..Chris Caputo SOMERSET DAILY AMERICAN ALTOONA MIRROR Sports Department Neil Rudel S.I.D. Office Phone……………………..(814) 269-2031 (800) 452-0823 (800) 222-1962 NCAA Faculty Rep……………...…… Dr. Ray Wrabley Fax: (814) 445-2935 Fax: (814) 946-7540

Athletics Secretary…………………..… Judy Blackburn WTAJ-TV 10 SPORTS BEDFORD GAZETTE Athletics Trainers……………….... Scott Mamula, Elissa Till Nick Foley Ryan Spring (800) 762-6053 (814) 623-1151 Trainer’s Office Phone…...…... (814) 269-1935 or 2024 Fax: (814) 946-4763 Fax: (814) 623-5055 Equipment Mgr….Todd Williams…….. (814) 269-7170 PGH. POST-GAZETTE PGH. TRIBUNE-REVIEW Equipment Room Phone……………….(814) 269-7167 Phil Axelrod Dave Mackall Intramural Dir…..Elissa Till…..……….(814) 269-2024 (412) 263-1621 (888) 748-8742 Fax: (412) 263-1926 Fax: (412) 320-7964 Aquatics Dir……..Jamie Hedrick……... (814) 269-2006 Pool Hotline……………………………..(814) 269-2002 GREENSBURG TRIBUNE-REVIEW THE ADVOCATE Dave Mackall (Pitt-Johnstown Student Paper) Athletics Website…... www.upj.pitt.edu/athletics (800) 690-8040 (814) 269-7470 Fax: (724) 830-6285

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS DESIGN AND LAYOUT: Chris Caputo, Sports Info. Director and Nick Gueguen

COVER LAYOUT, DESIGN AND PHOTOS: Alice Single

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS: Sasha Palmer, Meredith Alexis

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Head Coach Sasha Palmer

CAREER RECORD AT PITT-JOHNSTOWN

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

Head Coach Sasha Palmer

On Aug. 1, 2007, Sasha Palmer took over the duties as Lady Cat basketball head coach. After struggling through a difficult first season, Palmer led the Lady Cats to an 18-12 overall record in 2008-09 and the program’s first appearance in the WVIAC Tournament Semifinals since becoming eligible to compete for conference championships in 2007-08. Last season, the Lady Cats finished with their second straight winning season under Palmer, ending the 2009-10 campaign 15-13 and 12-10 in the WVIAC. Prior to her arrival at Pitt-Johnstown, Palmer spent four seasons as the top assistant coach of the women’s basketball team at Shippensburg University, where her duties included recruiting, working with the post players and monitoring the team’s academic progress. Palmer also spent six weeks of the 2005-06 regular season as Shippensburg’s acting head coach when Kristy Trn was on maternity leave. During her tenure at Shippensburg, Palmer worked with 2004 PSAC Western Division Rookie of the Year and two-time All-PSAC Western Division selection Shanna Oaddams, as well as Kim Strickland, who ranked second in career blocks and sixth in career rebounds for the Lady Raiders. Palmer also coached 2007 PSAC Rookie of the Year Lauren Beckley, who led the conference in scoring as a freshman. A native of Watertown, Wis., Palmer is a 2000 graduate of Northern Michigan University where she had an outstanding playing career for the Wildcats. In 1998, she led Northern Michigan to the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Region championship, the first of three-straight regional championship game appearances. As a senior in 1999-00, Palmer ranked fourth in the nation in scoring at 22.7 points per game and led Division II in total points with 703. She garnered All-Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) North Division first-team honors, GLIAC Tournament Most Valuable Player, and Second-Team Daktronics All- America honors and Honorable Mention Women’s Division II Bulletin All-American accolades. Following her career at Northern Michigan, Palmer competed professionally in Europe for two years, playing for Lausanne Olympic in Switzerland (2002) and Basket Club Racing in Luxembourg (2003). While in Switzerland, she averaged 29 points and 11 rebounds per game and was selected as a European All-Star. In Luxembourg, Palmer averaged 34 points and 13 rebounds per game, leading her team to the Luxembourg championship with only one loss. That year, she was selected the league’s Most Valuable Player. Palmer also spent four years as a member of the four-time Women’s Eastern Basketball Alliance (WEBA) champion Harrisburg (Pa.) Horizon. In 2005, the Lady Horizon recorded the first perfect season in WEBA history, finishing the year 9-0. Four times Palmer earned All-WEBA first-team honors. In 2006 and 2007, Palmer took home WEBA Most Valuable Player honors after leading the league in scoring and rebounding in 2006 and scoring in 2007. Palmer earned her Bachelor of Science degree in physical education/health at Northern Michigan University in 2001 and her Master of Science degree in organizational development and leadership at Shippensburg University in 2007.

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Asst. Coach Meredith Alexis

Former Wilkes University women’s basketball assistant coach and former James Madison (VA) University Honorable Mention All-American Meredith Alexis joins the Lady Cats for the 2010-11 season. Alexis spent the 2009-10 season at Wilkes, serving as the and women’s basketball graduate assistant. She earned a double major in finance and communications with a concentration in public relations at James Madison in 2007. At NCAA Division I James Madison, Alexis, a native of Hanover Township, Pa. and a graduate of Bishop Hoban High School, was a four-time Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) All-Conference selection, including back-to-back first-team honors in 2006 and 2007 on her way to being named an A ssociated Press Honorable Mention All-American. As a freshman in 2003-04, Alexis received All-CAA third-team honors and was on the CAA All-Rookie Team. She averaged a double-double for the season and broke the school’s season records for rebounds and double-figure rebounding games. As a sophomore, she was an All-CAA second-team performer and was 40th in the nation in rebounding. The following season, she was tabbed First-Team All-CAA and finished the year ranked ninth in the nation in rebounding. In 2006-07, her senior season, Alexis was the CAA Player of the Year and an Associated Press Honorable Mention All-American. She was also the Virginia Player of the Year, the Richmond Times Dispatch Player of the Year, and a First- Team All-CAA choice. Alexis, named to the CAA’s 25th Anniversary Women’s Basketball Team, holds James Madison’s school record for career points (1,760) and the conference record for career rebounds (1,313). She currently ranks seventh in the NCAA record books in career rebounds, 37th in points scored, and 41st in field goal percentage (52.5%). Assistant Coach After graduating from James Madison, Alexis participated in WNBA training Meredith Alexis camps with the Washington Mystics and the Connecticut Sun in 2007 and 2008. She also played professionally in Europe for Energa Torun in Poland, USSO Mondeville in France and Extrugasa de Arosa in Spain.

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Pitt-Johnstown Administration

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

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

Johnstown native Nikki Babik became Assistant Athletic Director in June 2007. Babik also serves as the University’s Senior Woman Administrator (S.W.A.) and CHAMPS/Life Skills Coordinator. In addition, she is responsible for compliance, academic advising, and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Babik, a graduate of Westmont Hilltop High School, received a bachelor’s degree in sports management from Bethany (W.Va.) College in 2005 and a Master of Business Administration from Seton Hill University in 2007. At Seton Hill, Babik was a two-year graduate assistant coach with the women’s basketball program. She was also an assistant to the Compliance Coordinator in Seton Hill’s move from NAIA to NCAA Division II. Athletically, Babik was a two-year starter on the Bethany women’s basketball team. She ranks ninth on the All-Time Scoring List (1,206 points) and holds the school’s career three-point field goals-made record (204). Babik was a Second-Team All-President’s Athletic Conference (PAC) selection in 2004 and 2005, and an Honorable Mention choice in 2002 and 2003. Nikki Babik Assistant Athletic Director 4 2010-11 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball

Athletics– Mountain Cat Proud

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

PITT-JOHNSTOWN ATHLETICS - WE ARE MOUNTAIN CAT PROUD!

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

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Tradition of Excellence

LADY CAT BASKETBALL “TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE” ALL-TIME WIN PERCENTAGE

 35-year record of 729-224 (.765) TOP TEN SCHOOLS IN DIVISION II

 Home record of 397-52 (.884) # TEAM YRS. WON LOSS PCT.  23 All-Americans, including nine Kodak All-Americans  One First-Team All-WVIAC selection, six Second-Team 1. Bentley (Mass.) Coll. 35 823 215 .7929 and three All-Freshmen Team choices  32 1,000-point scorers 2. W. Texas A&M 28 667 179 .7884  Jodi Gault finished Pitt-Johnstown career ranked sixth in 3. Arkansas Tech 22 561 151 .7879 victories (540) and seventh in winning percentage (.776) among active Division II coaches 4. Delta State (Miss.) 30 747 204 .7855  Jodi Gault finished Pitt-Johnstown career eighth all-time in both winning percentage (.7759) and victories (540) among 5. Pitt-Johnstown 35 729 224 .7650 Division II coaches 6. Rollins (Fla.) Coll. 23 512 166 .7552  The Lady Cat basketball program is ninth in all-time victories with 729 7. Northern State (S.D.) 32 700 233 .7503  1992 NCAA Division II Champion "Player of the Year" Mindy Young 8. Cal Poly Pomona 35 790 276 .7411  Nine GTE/Verizon/ESPN The Magazine Academic All- 9. North Dakota 34 733 247 .7404 District College Division Women's Team selections and one First Team Academic All-American (Melissa Patterson 10. Fort Valley (Ga.) St. 28 598 220 .7311 in 2005)

In NCAA Division II Basketball, the Pitt-Johnstown women’s program is synonymous with success on the court and in the classroom. In 35 years of the program’s existence, the Lady Cats have produced 23 All-Americans, seven All-WVIAC Team selections and nine GTE/Verizon/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District College Division Women's Basketball Team members, including a first-team and a pair of second-team academic All-Americans. Under highly respected Head Coach Jodi Gault, the Lady Cats posted an impressive 540-156 mark from 1992 to 2007, which equates to a .776 winning percentage. Overall, the Lady Cats’ program is 729-224 since its inception in 1975. This record computes to a winning percentage of .7650, which ranks fifth in the nation. At home, in the Sports Center, the Lady Cats are an astonishing 397-52 (.884). Coach Gault, who ended her 25-year career at Pitt-Johnstown following the 2006-07 season, became the eighth Division II women’s basketball coach to reach the 500-career victory plateau when the Lady Cats defeated Tiffin (OH) University, 81-71, at the University of Findlay (OH) Tournament on Nov. 19, 2005. She finished ranked eighth all-time among Division II coaches in both wins and winning percentage. The Lady Cats have earned Mason-Dixon and Mideast Conference titles, 16 NCAA Tournament appearances, including a trip to the East Region Semifinals in 2007. The program also has produced five Regional Championships, a trip to the Final Four in 1987 after defeating top-ranked Delta State University and nationally-ranked teams in 13 different seasons. The Lady Cats also have demonstrated academic excellence. Lady Cats have been named to the GTE/Verizon/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District College Division Women's Basketball Team nine times. In 2005, Melissa Patterson became the program’s only First-Team Academic All-American, while Lindsay Baker was named a Second-Team Academic All- American in 2002. Jessica Zapf joined Baker as the program’s other Second-Team Academic All-American in 2007. In 1992, Coach Gault’s program shot into the national spotlight again when Mindy Young was named the NCAA Champion Division II National Player of the Year. The program has produced 23 All-Americans, including three First-Team Kodak All-American selections: Jill Halapin (1988), Bridget Hale (1990) and Mindy Young (1992). The team also has turned out six Honorable Mention selections to the Kodak list: Carrie Ferguson (1991), Amy Kessler (1992), Denise Gallo (1995), Lindsay Baker (2002), Crystal Barr (2004) and Melissa Patterson (2005), as well as 31 athletes who have reached the 1000- point plateau. Since joining the WVIAC prior to the 2006-07 season, Pitt-Johnstown also boasts five Second-Team All- Conference selections and three All-Freshmen Team choices. Since 1975, when Lady Cat basketball became a NCAA varsity sport, the program has flourished athletically and academically and has become one of the most respected in the country.

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2010-11 Season Preview

After battling through an up-and-down 15-13 season and “Elisa Schober has a great sense of the game and is suffering a loss in the opening round of the 2009-10 West probably our best student of the game. She has great work ethic Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament and passion for the game. That’s makes her the much-improved (WVIAC), fourth-year Head Coach Sasha Palmer has reason to player she is,” Coach Palmer said. feel optimistic about the 2010-11 campaign. The main reason is In the paint, Coach Palmer will need juniors Kayla returning talent. For the first time in her tenure at the helm of the Loughner (Brinklow, MD/Good Counsel H.S.) and Katie Lady Cat basketball program, Coach Palmer returns a large McBroom (Derry, Pa./Derry Area H.S.) to make a major group of experienced players. Ten players are back, including impact. Loughner, who transferred to Pitt-Johnstown from senior All-WVIAC performers and leading scorers Sheena Aden Division I Longwood (VA) University prior to the 2009-10 (Sandy Lake, Pa./Lakeview H.S.) and Andrea Dalton season, averaged 3.4 points and 1.8 rebounds per game after (Washington, Pa./Trinity H.S.). returning to the line-up following a preseason injury. McBroom, Coach Palmer and first-year Assistant Coach Meredith who began her career at Mansfield University, played in 22 Alexis will rely on senior three-year starters Aden and Dalton to games and averaged nearly two points and three rebounds off the carry the load this season. Aden, a First-Team All-WVIAC bench. guard a year ago, led Pitt-Johnstown in scoring at 14.3 points per “Loughner had a rough start last year with sustaining an game last year, while Dalton, a small forward and second-team injury that I don’t think she ever bounced back from. She has all-conference choice, was just behind Aden at 14.2 points per great guard skills with good post moves. With her size, we expect game. Dalton also led the team in rebounding at 6.5 rebounds her to be a mismatch at the guard/small forward position this per game. year.” “We’re expecting even bigger things out of her this year,” “McBroom has also improved greatly over the past year. Her Coach Palmer said about Aden. “She has the ability to lead the skill work has come a long way and we are looking for her to way in the conference. Aden is one of the best finishers around earn some minutes this year and be a huge presence at the post the basket that I have seen, and she has also worked really hard position.” on her outside shot over the summer.” The Lady Cats also added four talented Dalton is also a major key to the team’s newcomers to the roster, including Tamara success. “Dalton has come a long way since her Blankenship (Saltsburg, Pa./Saltsburg H.S.), freshman year”, Coach Palmer said. “She keeps a transfer from California University (PA). improving everyday. Andrea had a great junior Blankenship will sit out the first semester due year. If she continues to put her entire game to NCAA transfer rules. “We expect her to earn together, she will be unstoppable.” some minutes at the post position when she is The talent doesn’t stop there. The Lady Cats eligible to play in January. She has good skill also return three other guards with point guard set and a big body for opponents to go against,” and starting experience in Sara Trimarco Coach Palmer said. (Hollidaysburg, Pa./Hollidaysburg Area H.S.) Along with Blankenship, three true- and twin sisters Kelly and Stacy Goode freshmen will make their Lady Cat debuts in (Cincinnati, OH/Little Miami H.S.). The trio forwards Inaya Stephenson (Pittsburgh, Pa./ combined to dish out 197 assists in 2009-10. Winchester Thurston H.S.) and Rachel “Kelly Goode has such a quick first step that nobody Johnson (Palmyra, Pa./Palmyra Area H.S.) and guard Grace should be able to stay with her. She gained confidence late last Hyland (Pittsburgh, Pa./Upper St. Clair H.S.). Stephenson year and over the summer. “Her shot has improved and Johnson will give Pitt-Johnstown skill and solid rebounding tremendously and we expect her to receive a lot of playing time and scoring in the paint, and Hyland will continue to develop her at the guard position,” Coach Palmer said. skills at the point and give the team an added threat with her “Sara Trimarco has improved tremendously over the good outside shooting. past two years, and I fully trust her at the point guard position. The Lady Cats will tip-off 2010-11 at home against WVIAC She has become a vocal leader and out works her opponents rival Concord (WV) University, to open a schedule that features every game.” 13 home games. Pitt-Johnstown will also travel to Denver, CO “Stacy Goode was a spark off the bench last year for us. to participate in the Regis University Tournament over the Her work ethic and heart is what every coach wishes for in a Thanksgiving break. player. She gives you everything she has.” With 10 returning players that include a pair of All-WVIAC In addition, guards Maria Montini (Irwin, Pa./Hempfield performers and an experienced backcourt, the Lady Cats look for Area H.S.) and Elisa Schober (Washington, Pa./McGuffey the 2010-11 season to a good one with the team battling to make H.S) return for their sophomore seasons. Montini finished a run at its first WVIAC title and a 17th trip to the NCAA second on the team in three-pointers as a freshman, while Division II National Tournament. Schober provides quickness and added depth at the guard position. “Montini has the best looking outside shot we have, and we expect her to be a huge threat from the outside,” Coach Palmer said. “However, she also has to prove she can be a threat by penetrating and scoring off the dribble.”

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2010-11 Roster and Staff

2010-2011 Lady Cat Numerical Roster

# NAME CLASS POS. HT. HOMETOWN / HIGH SCHOOL 11 Maria Montini SO G 5’8” Irwin, Pa. / Hempfield Area 14 Tamara Blankenship JR F 6’0” Saltsburg, Pa. / Saltsburg 15 Elisa Schober SO G 5’5” Washington, Pa. / McGuffey 20 Rachel Johnson FR F 5’10” Palmyra, Pa. / Palmyra Area 23 Stacy Goode SR G 5’7” Cincinnati, OH / Little Miami 24 Grace Hyland FR G 5’8” Pittsburgh, Pa. / Upper St. Clair 32 Kelly Goode SR G 5’7” Cincinnati, OH / Little Miami 33 Sheena Aden SR G 5’7” Sandy Lake, Pa. / Lakeview 34 Sara Trimarco JR G 5’6” Hollidaysburg, Pa. / Hollidaysburg Area 40 Andrea Dalton SR F 5’10” Washington, Pa. / Trinity Area 42 Kayla Loughner JR F 5’11” Brinklow, MD / Good Counsel 45 Katie McBroom JR F 6’0” Derry, Pa. / Derry Area 50 Inaya Stephenson FR F 6’0” Pittsburgh, Pa. / Winchester Thurston Caitlin Wolford FR G/F 5’10” Homer City, Pa. / Homer Center

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

2010-2011 PITT-JOHNSTOWN LADY CAT BASKETBALL STAFF Head Coach……………………………………………………………………....Sasha Palmer Coaching Record at Pitt- Johnstown / Years………………………….43-43 / .500 / 4th year Coaching Record / Years……………………………………….…….... 43-43 / .500 / 4th year Assistant Coach……………………………………………………. Meredith Alexis / 1st Year 2009-10 Record………………………………………………………...15-13 (12-10 WVIAC) Women's Basketball Office Phone…………………………………………... (814) 269-7173 Athletic Website…………………………………...……..www.upj.pitt.edu/athletics

Pitt-Johnstown Coaching Staff Baseball………….…………………….……….…….. Todd Williams.……………………………. (814) 269-7170 Basketball (Men)…………………………………….. Bob Rukavina…………………………….. (814) 269-2005 Assistant………………………………… Jamal Palmer…...…………………………..(814) 269-2041 Basketball (Women)…………………………………. Sasha Palmer……………………………… (814) 269-7173 Assistant…………….….……………….. Meredith Alexis….………...……………… (814) 269-2032 Cross Country (Women)…………….…………….…Jim Bowser……………………………...… (814) 269-2000 Golf (Men)…………………………………………..... Patrick Greer……………………………… (814) 269-2000 Golf (Women)………………………………………... Patrick Greer.………………………………(814) 269-2032 Soccer (Men)……………………….….……….…….. Eric Kinsey……………………………….. (814) 269-2034 Soccer (Women)……………………………………... Jim Herlinger……………………………… (814) 269-2095 Track (Women)……………………….……….….…. Jim Herlinger……………………………… (814) 269-2095 Volleyball…………………………………………….. Linda Renzi.………………………………. (814) 269-2000 Wrestling…………….……………………………….. Pat Pecora…………………………………. (814) 269-2004 Assistant.………………………………... Jody Strittmatter………………………….. (814) 269-2004 8 #33 SHEENA ADEN Senior 5’7” Guard

HOMETOWN: Sandy Lake, Pa. HIGH SCHOOL: Lakeview MAJOR: Elementary Education As a Lady Cat Sheena Aden continued her outstanding play for Pitt-Johnstown as a junior in 2009-10, leading the Lady Cats in scoring at 14.3 ppg. and steals with 58 on her way to becoming the program’s initial First-Team All-WVIAC selection. She also finished second on the team in assists (80) and third in rebounding (5.2 rpg.) On Feb. 6, 2010, Aden became Pitt-Johnstown’s 32nd 1,000-point scorer when she put up 22 points against Bluefield State (WV) College in the Sports Center. She enters her senior season ranked 24th on the Lady Cat All-Time Scoring List. Aden also ranks 28th on the all-time rebounding list with 419. Aden’s 49.0% (141-288) field goal shooting ranked 50th in NCAA Division II and sixth in the WVIAC. She led the team in scoring 10 times and rebounding six times as a junior. Aden also scored in double figures 22 times and grabbed five or more rebounds 18 times. Aden followed-up her freshman season with an outstanding sophomore season in 2008-09. A two-time WVIAC Player of the Week selection, Aden was named Second-Team All-WVIAC after finishing second on the team in scoring (14.3 ppg.) and third in rebounding (4.9 rpg.) and assists (3.2). She also shot 52.1% from the field, 44.4% from behind the three-point line and 76.8% from the free-throw line. Aden’s 63 steals paced the team, while her 95 assists ranked second on the team. Aden joined Coach Palmer’s starting lineup and made an immediate impact as a true freshman in 2007-08 on her way to being named to the WVIAC All-Freshmen Team. Aden was the Lady Cats’ second leading scorer (10.1 ppg.) and fourth leading rebounder (4.7 rpg.). She was also third in assists (66) and steals (39). Her 80.9% (76-94) free-throw percentage ranked second on the team behind Lindsay Cale and 85th in NCAA Division II, while her 45.0% (98-218) shooting from the field led the team. Aden has career-highs of 27 points at West Virginia Wesleyan College on Jan. 12, 2009 and 27 points against Shepherd (WV) University on Jan. 18, 2010. She grabbed a career-high 10 rebounds at Ohio Valley (WV) University on Dec. 4, 2008, and dished out nine assists at Slippery Rock University on Dec. 8, 2009. Aden is the daughter of Steve and Lisa Aden.

At Lakeview High School Sheena Aden, a three-time First-Team All-State selection and a three-time Region III and District X Most Valuable Player, ended her career as Lakeview High School, Mercer County and District X’s all-time leading scorer with 2,421 points. She also grabbed 812 career rebounds, dished out 491 assists and made 475 steals. As a senior, Aden led Region III (French Valley Conference) in scoring for the fourth straight season at 22.7 points per game. She also averaged seven rebounds, six steals and six assists per game. Aden shot 52.0% from the field and 91.9% from the free-throw line. Aden led Lakeview to a pair of PIAA State Playoff Quarterfinal appearances, as well as 2005 District X and Region III championships. In 2003-04, Aden was named First-Team All-Region III and the District X Freshman of the Year. She was coached by her father, Steve, at Lakeview High School.

9 #40 ANDREA DALTON Senior 5’10” Forward

HOMETOWN: Washington, Pa. HIGH SCHOOL: Trinity MAJOR: Education / English Literature

As a Lady Cat Andrea Dalton, who earned Second-Team All-WVIAC honors in 2009- 10, led the Lady Cats in rebounding (6.5 rpg.) and three-pointers (46) and was second in scoring at 14.2 ppg. Dalton also shot 40.8% (154-377) from the field, 30.5% (46-151) from three-point range and 82.7% (43-52) from the free-throw line. She enters her senior season with 873 career points, 127 points shy of becoming Pitt-Johnstown’s 33rd 1,000-point scorer. Dalton, who was also nominated for Academic All-America honors, has 362 career rebounds. Dalton led the team in scoring 11 times and rebounding on 12 occasions as a junior. Dalton became a starter for Coach Palmer as a sophomore in 2008-09. Her 11.7 points per game ranked third on the team, while her 3.9 rebounds per game ranked fifth. Dalton led the Lady Cats in three-point field goals made (36) and was second in three-point field goal percentage at 35.3% (36- 102). She shot 43.4% (137-316) from the field and 73.2% (41-56) from the free-throw line. Dalton also dished out 30 assists, made 27 steals and blocked six shots. Her 13.0 points and 4.3 rebounds in three games at the 2009 WVIAC Tournament earned her a spot on the All-Tournament Team. Dalton paced Pitt-Johnstown in scoring five times and rebounding one time as a sophomore. Dalton played in 23 games and made 11 starts as a true freshman in 2007-08. She averaged 5.4 points and 2.7 rebounds. Dalton also had 12 assists, eight steals and three blocked shots. She wrapped up her freshman season shooting 36.0% (49-136) from the field and 63.3% (19-30) from the free-throw line. Through three seasons as a Lady Cat, Dalton scored a career-high 34 points at Glenville State College on Jan. 30, 2010. Dalton also grabbed 13 rebounds at West Virginia State University on Feb. 9, 2008 and 13 rebounds at Wheeling Jesuit (WV) University on March 1, 2010. Andrea is the daughter of Edward and Cheryl Dalton.

At Trinity High School Andrea Dalton, a three-time All-Section VIII AAAA WPIAL choice, wrapped up her career at Trinity High School with 617 career points, 403 rebounds and 278 assists. Dalton averaged 10.0 points, 7.1 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game in her four seasons on the varsity team. She led Trinity to three appearances in the PIAA Playoffs. In 2006-07, Andrea averaged 10.4 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game. Along with her WPIAL honors, Andrea was a three-time All-Washington County performer and a two-time All-Observer-Reporter selection. In 2005, Dalton was named the Most Valuable Player at the Ohio Summer AAU Nike Shootout and the Erie Family First Open Division Tournament. In 2006, she was the Most Valuable Player at the Laurel Highlands Underclass Shootout and the MVP at the All-Nike Ohio Tournament. Dalton also earned All-Tournament Team honors at the Trinity Area High School Tip-Off Tournament in both 2004 and 2005. In addition, she was a two-year letter winner in track and field. Dalton was a WPIAL and PIAA State Qualifier. She was coached by Jim Webb at Trinity Area High School.

10 #32 KELLY GOODE Senior 5’7” Guard

HOMETOWN: Cincinnati, OH HIGH SCHOOL: Little Miami MAJOR: Communication/Advertising

As a Lady Cat Kelly Goode appeared in 28 games and made seven starts in her first season with the Lady Cats after transferring from NCAA Division III Bethany (WV) College. Goode finished fifth on the team in scoring (5.6 ppg.) and averaged 2.9 rebounds per game. She made 38.1% (59-155) of her field goals and knocked down 35.8% (29-81) from three-point range. Goode also hit 68.8% (11-16) of her free throws and ranked fourth on the team with 66 assists. Goode also led the team in scoring in the final two games of the season and led the squad in rebounding once as a junior. Goode poured in a career-high 21 points in a road contest at Shepherd (WV) University on Feb. 27, 2010. She had a career-best eight rebounds on two occasions, once against Bluefield State (WV) College on Feb. 6, 2010, and again on March 1, 2010 at Wheeling Jesuit (WV) University. Goode dished out a career-best eight assists in an overtime win over West Virginia State on Jan. 11, 2010. Goode is the daughter of Wally Goode and Tawnia Duermit.

At Bethany (WV) College Kelly Goode, along with her twin sister Stacy, transferred to Pitt- Johnstown prior to the 2009-10 season after playing two years at NCAA Division III Bethany (WV) College. In those two seasons, Goode played in 53 games (50 starts) averaged 11 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. She also averaged 2.2 steals per game and had 25 blocks. Goode led the team in scoring as a freshman at 13.0 points per game and averaged 5.3 rebounds per game on her way to being named team’s Most Valuable Player. At Little Miami High School At Little Miami High School, Goode averaged 5.2 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game. She finished her career with 481 points, 282 rebounds and 76 assists. As a junior, Goode helped lead Little Miami to a 26-1 overall record and a trip to the Ohio State High School Basketball Final Four for the first time in school history. She was coached by Mark Short at Little Miami High School.

11 #23 STACY GOODE Senior 5’7” Guard

HOMETOWN: Cincinnati, OH HIGH SCHOOL: Little Miami MAJOR: Communication/Advertising

As a Lady Cat Stacy Goode played in 24 games and registered nine starts in her debut season with the Lady Cats in 2009-10 after transferring from NCAA Division III Bethany (WV) College. Goode averaged 2.3 ppg. and pulled down 1.8 rpg. She scored on 28.4% (23-81) of her field goals and put in 83.3% (5-6) from the charity stripe. Goode also handed out 56 assists. Goode scored a career-high 11 points on the road at Wheeling Jesuit (WV) University on Nov. 24, 2009 and matched it with 11 points against Wheeling Jesuit in the Sports Center on Feb. 13, 2010. She also pulled in a career-best five rebounds in the November contest at Wheeling Jesuit. Goode handed out a career-high seven assists on four occasions last season. Goode is the daughter of Wally Goode and Tawnia Duermit.

At Bethany (WV) College Stacy and her twin sister Kelly transferred to Pitt-Johnstown prior to the 2009-10 season after playing two years at NCAA Division III Bethany (WV) College. Goode played in 53 games (7 starts) and averaged 7.7 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. Goode was named Bethany’s Defensive Player of the year as a freshman in 2007-08. Her 80 steals as a freshman are the third highest season total in Bethany history. At Little Miami High School At Little Miami High School, Goode averaged 3.8 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. She finished her career with 351 points, 117 rebounds and 109 assists. As a junior, Goode helped lead Little Miami to a 26-1 overall record and a trip to the Ohio State High School Basketball Final Four for the first time in school history. She was coached by Mark Short at Little Miami High School.

12 #34 SARA TRIMARCO Junior 5’6” Guard

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

As a Lady Cat Sara Trimarco appeared in 28 games and made 18 starts during her sophomore season and averaged 3.4 ppg. and 2.0 rpg. while also finishing third on the team in assists with 75. She shot 32.6% (29- 89) from the field and and 27.0% (10-37) from distance. She also hit 86.7% of her free throws, missing just four attempts all season. Trimarco finished third on the team in steals (42) in 2009-10. Trimarco averaged 2.1 points, 1.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 29 games played (10 starts) as a freshman in 2008-09. Her 90 assists ranked third on the team, while her 32 steals tied for fifth. She also shot 38.1% (24-63) from the field and 48.1% (13-27) from the free- throw line. Trimarco wrapped up her freshman season ranked 30th in NCAA Division II in assist-to-turnover-ratio at 1.76. Six times in 2008-09 Trimarco led or tied for the team lead in assists. She scored five or more points in a game five times, grabbed four or more rebounds five times and dished out four or more assists seven times. Through two seasons, Trimarco has highs of 10 points vs. Seton Hill on Feb. 1, 2010, five rebounds at Glenville State (WV) College on Feb. 7, 2009 and five rebounds against Seton Hill on Feb. 1. She had a career-best 15 assists against Salem International (WV) University on Feb. 23, 2009. She also had 13 assists at Salem International on Jan. 29, 2009. Trimarco is the daughter of Tom and Cindy Trimarco.

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

13 #42 KAYLA LOUGHNER Junior 5’11” Forward

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

As a Lady Cat Kayla Loughner made 26 appearances and five starts in her initial season with the Lady Cats after transferring to Pitt-Johnstown from NCAA Division I Longwood (VA) University. Loughner averaged 3.4 ppg. and 1.8 rpg. for the Lady Cats in 2009-10. She shot 25.7% (28-109) from the field and put in 90.9% (20-22) of her free throws. She also recorded 12 steals and 10 assists during the season. Through one season with the Lady Cats, Loughner scored a career-high 16 points in just 17 minutes in her first game in a Pitt-Johnstown uniform, against Georgian Court (NJ) College on Nov. 21, 2009. She also collected six rebounds at Wheeling Jesuit (WV) University on Nov. 24, 2010. Loughner is the daughter of Russ and Donna Loughner.

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

14 #45 KATIE McBROOM Junior 6’0” Forward

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

As a Lady Cat Katie McBroom appeared in 22 games and made six starts in her first season as a Lady Cat after transferring to Pitt-Johnstown from Mansfield University. McBroom averaged 1.8 points and 2.5 rebounds per game for the Lady Cats in 2009-10. She shot 31.8% (14-44) from the field and 40.0% (2-5) from three-point range. McBroom also knocked down 56.3% (9-16) of her free throws and gave out 17 assists last season. Through one season with the Pitt-Johnstown program, McBroom scored a career-high five points against Salem International (WV) University on Dec. 10, 2009. McBroom also pulled in a career-best nine rebounds against Bluefield State (WV) College on Feb. 6, 2010. McBroom is the daughter of Connie and Greg McBroom.

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

15 #11 MARIA MONTINI Sophomore 5’8” Guard

HOMETOWN: Irwin, Pa. HIGH SCHOOL: Hempield Area MAJOR: Secondary Education‐Mathematics

As a Lady Cat Maria Montini appeared in 28 games and made five starts in her first season with the Lady Cats. Montini made her presence known quickly on the team in 2009-10, averaging 5.4 points and 1.0 rebounds per game. She shot 37.0% (50-135) from the field and 36.3% (37-102) from beyond the three-point arc. Montini hit 76.5% (13-17) from the charity stripe. She also dished out 29 assists and registered 14 steals last season for the Lady Cats. Through one season for the Lady Cats, Montini has single-game career-highs of 19 points against West Virginia Wesleyan College on Jan. 25, 2010 and four rebounds against Ohio Wesleyan University on Nov. 28, 2009. Montini is the daughter of Jim and Diane Montini.

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

16 #15 ELISA SCHOBER Sophomore 5’5” Guard

HOMETOWN: Washington, Pa. HIGH SCHOOL: McGuffey MAJOR: Pre‐Pharmacy

As a Lady Cat Elisa Schober played in eight games and averaged just over four minutes a game after walking on as a true freshman for the Lady Cats last season. Schober averaged 1.6 ppg. and shot 54.5% (6-11) from the field in 2009-10. Schober also knocked down 1-of-2 of her shots from three-point range, dished out four assists and picked up three steals. After her first season with the program, Schober continues to adjust to the college game and will look to solidify her role off the bench for the Lady Cats this season. Through one season with the Lady Cats, Schober poured in a career-high seven points against Bluefield State (WV) College on Feb. 6, 2010. She also scored four points against Salem International (WV) University on Dec. 10, 2009. Schober is the daughter of Skip and Mary Ellen Schober.

At McGuffey High School Elisa Schober was a three-year starter who averaged 12.2 points per game as a senior at McGuffey High School. In 2008, she helped lead McGuffey to its first playoff appearance in 20 years, before making it back -to-back playoff appearances in 2009. She finished her career with 716 points, 162 rebounds and 264 assists. Schober was named First-Team All- Section as a senior and second-team as a junior. She earned the McGuffey High School Dick Kohl Award for Outstanding Academic and Athletic Achievements in 2009. In addition, Schober, the Most Valuable Player at the 2007 McGuffey Christmas Tournament, was a three-time All-Observer Reporter selection and the Observer Reporter Athlete of the Week on Feb. 12, 2009. Schober was coached by Mike Calvert at McGuffey High School.

17 #14 TAMARA BLANKENSHIP

Junior 6’0” forward

HOMETOWN: Clarksburg, Pa. HIGH SCHOOL: Saltsburg MAJOR: Psychology

At Saltsburg High School Tamara Blankenship was a four-year starter at Saltsburg High School where she finished her career with 1,534 points, 854 rebounds and 203 assists. Blankenship, the 2008 Indiana Gazette Player of the year, averaged 19 points, 11 rebounds and three assists as a senior on her way to guiding her team to the second round of the PIAA State Playoffs. Blankenship was a two-time All-Heritage Conference selection and a First- Team and Third-Team All-Indiana Gazette choice. She also earned the Heritage Conference Scholar-Athlete Award in 2008. Following her senior season, Blankenship was tabbed an Indiana Optimist All-Star and played in the Big John Riley Classic and the Altoona Basketball Classic All-Star Game. Academically, Blankenship was a member of the National Honor Society and on the High Honor Roll. She was a member the National Society of High School Scholars and Who’s Who Among American High School Students. Blankenship is the daughter of Shawn and Jennifer Blankenship. She was coached by Don Stitt and Tom Lasher at Saltsburg High School.

#24 GRACE HYLAND Freshman 5’8” Guard

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

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

18 #20 RACHEL JOHNSON Freshman 5’10” Forward

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

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

#50 INAYA STEPHENSON Freshman 6’0” Forward

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

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

19 CAITLIN WOLFORD Freshman 5’10” Guard/Forward

HOMETOWN: Homer City, Pa. HIGH SCHOOL: Homer Center MAJOR: Early Childhood Education

At Homer Center High School Caitlin Wolford, a four-year letter winner at Homer Center High School, will red-shirt for the Lady Cats in 2010-11. Wolford received the District VI Sportsmanship Award and was an honorary captain for the Lady Wildcats after having to miss the 2009-10 season due to injury. Wolford, who finished her career with 243 points, averaged 5.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game as a junior. In addition to basketball, Wolford was a three-year letter winner and one- year team captain in volleyball. She also earned one letter in and one in track and field. In the classroom, Wolford, a recipient of a Leadership Scholarship at Pitt- Johnstown, earned her school’s Academic Excellence Award, the U.S. Marine Corps. Distinguished Athlete Award, the Lady Wildcat Scholar-Athlete Award, the Homer Center Booster Club Scholar-Athlete Award and the EME Generation Station Scholar-Athlete Award. She also was a Wendy’s High School Heisman winner and a member of the National Honor Society at Homer Center, where she graduated as a Summa Scholar. Wolford was also awarded the Homer Center Tri-Athlete Award and the Homer Center Outstanding Senior Athlete Award. Wolford is the daughter of Kevin and Maliya Wolford. She was coached by Tom Lasher at Homer Center High School.

20 2010-11 Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat Basketball Individual Statistics

#33 Sheena Aden Senior 5’7” Guard

SHEENA ADEN’S STATISTICS AS A LADY CAT YEAR GP FG-FGA PCT. 3G-3GA PCT. FT-FTA PCT. REB. AVG. A S PTS. AVG. 07-08 27 98-218 45.0 1-17 5.9 76-94 80.9 126 4.7 66 39 273 10.1 08-09 30 146-280 52.1 12-27 44.4 126-164 76.8 147 4.9 95 63 430 14.3 09-10 28 141-288 49.0 5-12 41.7 114-149 76.5 146 5.2 80 58 401 14.3

TOTALS: 85 385-786 49.0 18-56 32.1 316-407 77.6 419 4.9 241 160 1104 13.0

#40 Andrea Dalton Senior 5’10” Forward

ANDREA DALTON’S STATISTICS AS A LADY CAT YEAR GP FG-FGA PCT. 3G-3GA PCT. FT-FTA PCT. REB. AVG. A S PTS. AVG. 07-08 23 49-136 36.0 8-42 19.0 19-30 63.3 63 2.7 12 8 125 5.4 08-09 30 137-316 43.4 36-102 35.3 41-56 73.2 116 3.9 30 27 351 11.7 09-10 28 154-377 40.8 46-151 30.5 43-52 82.7 183 6.5 33 32 397 14.2

TOTALS: 81 340-829 41.0 90-295 30.5 103-138 74.6 362 4.5 75 67 873 10.8

#32 Kelly Goode Senior 5’7” Guard

KELLY GOODE’S STATISTICS AS A LADY CAT YEAR GP FG-FGA PCT. 3G-3GA PCT. FT-FTA PCT. REB. AVG. A S PTS. AVG. 09-10 28 59-155 38.1 29-81 35.8 11-16 68.8 81 2.9 66 32 158 5.6

TOTALS: 28 59-155 38.1 29-81 35.8 11-16 68.8 81 2.9 66 32 158 5.6

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#20 Stacy Goode Senior 5’7” Guard

STACY GOODE’S STATISTICS AS A LADY CAT YEAR GP FG-FGA PCT. 3G-3GA PCT. FT-FTA PCT. REB. AVG. A S PTS. AVG. 09-10 24 23-81 28.4 3-31 9.7 5-6 83.3 42 1.8 56 23 54 2.3

TOTALS: 24 23-81 28.4 3-31 9.7 5-6 83.3 42 1.8 56 23 54 2.3

#34 Sara Trimarco Junior 5’6” Guard

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

TOTALS: 57 53-152 34.9 10-40 25.0 39-57 68.4 102 1.8 165 74 155 2.7

#42 Kayla Loughner Junior 5’11” Forward

KAYLA LOUGHNER’S STATISTICS AS A LADY CAT YEAR GP FG-FGA PCT. 3G-3GA PCT. FT-FTA PCT. REB. AVG. A S PTS. AVG. 09-10 26 28-109 25.7 12-56 21.4 20-22 90.9 47 1.8 10 12 88 3.4

TOTALS: 26 28-109 25.7 12-56 21.4 20-22 90.9 47 1.8 10 12 88 3.4

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#50 Katie McBroom Junior 6’0” Forward

KATIE MCBROOM’S STATISTICS AS A LADY CAT YEAR GP FG-FGA PCT. 3G-3GA PCT. FT-FTA PCT. REB. AVG. A S PTS. AVG. 09-10 22 14-44 31.8 2-5 40.0 9-16 56.3 54 2.5 17 4 39 1.8

TOTALS: 22 14-44 31.8 2-5 40.0 9-16 56.3 54 2.5 17 4 39 1.8

#11 Maria Montini Sophomore 5’8” Guard

MARIA MONTINI’S STATISTICS AS A LADY CAT YEAR GP FG-FGA PCT. 3G-3GA PCT. FT-FTA PCT. REB. AVG. A S PTS. AVG. 09-10 28 50-135 37.0 37-102 36.3 13-17 76.5 29 1.0 29 14 150 5.4

TOTALS: 28 50-135 37.0 37-102 36.3 13-17 76.5 29 1.0 29 14 150 5.4

#15 Elisa Schober Sophomore 5’5” Guard

ELISA SCHOBER’S STATISTICS AS A LADY CAT YEAR GP FG-FGA PCT. 3G-3GA PCT. FT-FTA PCT. REB. AVG. A S PTS. AVG. 09-10 8 6-11 54.5 1-2 50.0 0-1 0.00 1 0.1 4 3 13 1.6

TOTALS: 8 6-11 54.5 1-2 50.0 0-1 0.00 1 0.1 4 3 13 1.6

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Pitt-Johnstown Joins WVIAC

On March 8, 2006, the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC) announced it was expanding and voted to induct the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and Seton Hill University into the conference. On July 1, 2006, Pitt-Johnstown and Seton Hill assumed membership into the WVIAC. Each school began playing league schedules during the 2007-08 academic year. The Pennsylvania-based schools are the first WVIAC members from outside of West Virginia since Morehead State departed the league in 1933. With the addition of Pitt-Johnstown and Seton Hill, the WVIAC became the largest conference in NCAA Division II with 16 members. Pitt-Johnstown became eligible for conference championships in the 2007-08 season, while Seton Hill became eligible the following year. Pitt-Johnstown was an NCAA Division II independent. Seton Hill was a member of the NAIA American Mideast Conference. The WVIAC, entering its 87th season of existence, has been a member conference of NCAA Division II since 1995. The league celebrated the 25th anniversary of women's athletics within the WVIAC in 2006-07.

Founded in 1924, the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC) rates as one of the oldest leagues at the small-college level. The 16- member conference became the largest league in Division II during the 2006-07 academic year. The current membership includes Alderson-Broaddus College, Bluefield State College, University of Charleston, Concord University, Davis & Elkins College, Fairmont State University, Glenville State College, Ohio Valley University, Salem International University, Shepherd University, West Liberty State College, West Virginia State University, West Virginia Wesleyan College and Wheeling Jesuit University. Pitt-Johnstown and Seton Hill University joined the WVIAC for the 2006-07 season. Pitt-Johnstown and Seton Hill are the WVIAC’s first out-of-state members since 1932. The WVIAC moved into the NCAA Division II ranks in 1994 after a long affiliation with the NAIA. The conference was the only one in Division II to place a team in the national quarterfinals in men’s basketball, football and baseball during the 1998-99 academic year. In addition, in 2002, the WVIAC, along with two other conferences, became the first league to earn four bids to the NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Championship tournament. WVIAC Commissioner Barry Blizzard (right) presents former- Commissioner Barry Blizzard, who has held the post since 1987, led the move Pitt-Johnstown President Albert Etheridge with a conference banner into the NCAA. Blizzard, a native of Bramwell, WV, previously served as the March 31, 2006. Bluefield State athletic director. The long-time conference chief has served in a variety of national leadership positions, including a two-year term as president of the Division II Conference Commissioners’ Association. WVIAC Chronology: Alumni of conference members include West Virginia State’s Earl Lloyd (the 1924-West Virginia Department of Education helps organize the first African-American to play in the National Basketball Association), Salem WVIAC in a meeting at the Waldo Hotel in Clarksburg. Charter International’s Cecil Underwood (two-term West Virginia governor) and Wheeling members include Alderson, Bethany, Broaddus, Concord, Davis & Jesuit’s John Beilein (former West Virginia University men’s basketball coach). Elkins, Fairmont State, Glenville State, Marshall, Morris Harvey The conference’s basketball tournament is one of the longest running events in (Charleston), New River State (WVU Tech), Potomac State, Salem, collegiate hoops; the 69th annual event was held earlier this year at the Charleston Shepherd, West Liberty State, West Virginia University and West Virginia Civic Center. Attendance at the WVIAC tournament ranks among the highest in Wesleyan Division II. The conference also boasts a 12-station radio network for the West Virginia University exits the league. tournament. 1927- Women’s sports were incorporated into the WVIAC during the 1981-82 1929-Morehead State (KY) joins the WVIAC. academic year as the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Association was 1932-Alderson and Broaddus colleges combine to form Alderson-Broaddus. absorbed. Currently, women’s championships are offered in softball, golf, , track, basketball, volleyball, cross country and soccer. Men’s championships are 1933-Morehead State (KY) leaves the conference. conducted in football, cross country, soccer, basketball, baseball, golf, tennis and 1946-Beckley College joins the league. track. 1949-Marshall exits the WVIAC. The WVIAC is headquartered in Princeton, WV. 1955-Bluefield State and West Virginia State join the WVIAC after being members of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association. 1957-Wheeling College becomes member of the WVIAC. 1962-Bethany leaves the conference. 1963-Potomac State leaves the WVIAC. PITT-JOHNSTOWN 1977-Beckley College leaves the conference. 1986-West Virginia Wesleyan leaves the WVIAC for two years. Location: Johnstown, Pa. Enrollment: 3,100 1988-West Virginia Wesleyan rejoins the conference. Nickname: Lady Cats 1999-Ohio Valley becomes a WVIAC member. Colors: Navy Blue and Vegas Gold 2006-WVU Tech leaves the conference. Website: www.upj.pitt.edu/Athletics 2006-Pitt-Johnstown and Seton Hill become the first WVIAC members Varsity Sports: Women’s Volleyball, Men’s from Pennsylvania. League membership is at 16, making the WVIAC the and Women’s Soccer, Women’s Cross Country, Baseball, largest conference in the NCAA Division II ranks. Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Wrestling, Women’s Track and Field, Men’s and Women’s Golf

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

CONCORD UNIVERSITY DAVIS & ELKINS COLLEGE FAIRMONT STATE UNIVERSITY

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

GLENVILLE STATE COLLEGE OHIO VALLEY UNIVERSITY

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

SETON HILL UNIVERSITY SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY WEST LIBERTY UNIVERSITY

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

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

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2009-10 Season Review

Returning five letter winners and two starters from a The Lady Cats entered February hoping to put a winning 2008-09 team that finished 18-12 and reached the streak together and make their final push toward the semifinals of the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic playoffs. Pitt-Johnstown hosted Seton Hill on Feb.1, but Conference (WVIAC) Tournament, Head Coach Sasha came up just short, losing 57-56 to the Griffins. Brown Palmer’s Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cats were poised to make put in a team-high 17 points and tied Baker with a team- another deep run into the postseason in 2009-10. high seven rebounds in the loss. With standout juniors Sheena Aden (Sandy Lake, Pa.) From there, the Lady Cats got on the roll they were and Andrea Dalton (Washington, Pa.) leading the way, Pitt looking for, winning their next six games, including four -Johnstown enjoyed a crucial six-game winning streak straight at home. They started by beating Concord, 81-69, down the stretch before losing its final four games to take on Feb. 4, with Baker achieving her second 30-point game ninth in the conference. of the season. The sophomore scored 31 points and pulled The Lady Cats opened up the 2009-10 schedule with down 12 boards. three losses in four games, none of which were decided by On Feb. 6, Aden would once again shine for Pitt- more than five points. Pitt-Johnstown got rolling in late Johnstown. The junior scored her 1,000th point in a 76-35 November and all of December, winning four games in a rout of visiting Bluefield State (WV). With her 22 points, row during that time. The Lady Cats won each game in Aden became the 32nd player in the program’s history to that stretch by a double-digit margin. reach the 1,000-point mark. Sophomore forward Katie Dalton paced the Lady Cats with a 14-point, six- McBroom (Derry, Pa.), a transfer from Mansfield, led rebound effort in a 73-61 victory over Ohio Wesleyan at the team in rebounding in the win with nine rebounds. the Sports Center on Nov. 28, before sophomore forward The Lady Cats continued the winning ways against West Monae Baker (Bushkill, Pa.) erupted for a career-high Liberty on Feb. 11, grinding out a four-point win on the 38 points and seven boards to lead Pitt-Johnstown to a 77- road behind Dalton’s 18 points and Baker’s nine 63 win over West Liberty (WV) on Dec. 1. Baker rebounds. followed-up the impressive performance with a double- Riding a wave of confidence, Pitt-Johnstown returned double a week later, posting 27 points and 18 rebounds to home for a contest against Wheeling Jesuit (WV) on Feb. guide the Lady Cats to a 12-point victory at Slippery Rock 13 that took on a significant meaning. During the game, on Dec. 8. Dalton then poured in 16 points and six boards the Lady Cats honored the life of Jody Ray Billingsley, a as Pitt-Johnstown closed the month and the first semester former Lady Cat standout who was killed in the L.A. of the year on a winning note with a 33-point home Fitness shooting in Pittsburgh on Aug. 4, 2009. The Lady blowout of Salem International (WV). Cats won the game in thrilling fashion, prevailing 90-87 in Pitt-Johnstown struggled slightly at the dawn of the new overtime thanks in large part to Aden’s 23 points. The year, as the Lady Cats won only four of their nine games Lady Cats stood at 15-9 after a Feb. 18 win at Salem in January. The squad opened up the month with a 61-44 International. loss at the University of Charleston on Jan. 9, with Dalton However, Pitt-Johnstown lost its final four games of the paving the way for the team with 16 points, while senior season. Junior guard Kelly Goode (Pleasant Plain, OH) forward Qiuana Brown (Monroeville, Pa.) pulled in nine emerged as a scoring threat in the final two games, scoring rebounds in the loss. The Lady Cats rebounded two nights 21 points at Shepherd to close out the regular season and later with Baker’s 23 points and 14 rebounds in a 73-70 19 points in a WVIAC Tournament opening-round loss at overtime victory at West Virginia State on Jan. 11. Wheeling Jesuit. The Lady Cats finished 15-13 and 12-10 From there, the Lady Cats traveled to Davis and Elkins in WVIAC play. (WV) on Jan. 14, and suffered a 64-52 loss. Aden scored At season’s end, Aden, who led the team in scoring at 15 points and grabbed eight rebounds for Pitt-Johnstown. 14.3 ppg., was named to the First-Team All WVIAC, After more than a month away from home, the Lady while Dalton, second on the team at 14.2 ppg. and first in Cats finally returned to the Sports Center on Jan. 16 and rebounding at 6.5 rpg., made the second-team. Baker got 21 points and eight rebounds from Dalton in a 75-61 finished 28th in the country in field goal percentage at win over Alderson-Broaddus (WV). However, they could 51.7%, Aden finished 50th (49.0%), and Brown finished not keep the momentum going. Aden put up 27 points and 94th in the nation in assist-turnover ratio at 1.4. six rebounds, but Pitt-Johnstown suffered a narrow 75-68 loss at the hands of visiting Shepherd (WV). The Lady Cats closed out January by splitting their final four games. The Lady Cats beat Ohio Valley (WV) on the road and West Virginia Wesleyan at home before dropping games at Fairmont State (WV) and Glenville State (WV). With just 10 games left in the regular season, Pitt- Johnstown was just one game over .500 at 9-8.

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2009-10 Schedule and Results

2009‐10 Final Record: 15‐13 (12‐10 WVIAC ‐ 9th Place)

DATE OPPONENT SCORE REC. HIGH SCORER HIGH REBOUNDER

NOVEMBER 15 INDIANA UNIV. (PA) L 61-63 0-1 ANDREA DALTON (20) A. DALTON/ M. BAKER (5) 21 GEORGIAN COURT UNIV. W 67-51 1-1 SHEENA ADEN (21) SHEENA ADEN (7) 22 LAKE ERIE (OH) COLLEGE L 54-59 1-2 A. DALTON/ S. ADEN (14) A. DALTON/ S. ADEN (7) 24 at Wheeling Jesuit (WV) # L 67-68 1-3 (0-1) Andrea Dalton (23) Kayla Loughner (6) 28 OHIO WESLEYAN W 73-61 2-3 ANDREA DALTON (14) ANDREA DALTON (6)

DECEMBER 1 WEST LIBERTY (WV) # W 77-63 3-3 (1-1) MONAE BAKER (38) MONAE BAKER (7) 8 at Slippery Rock University W 82-70 4-3 Monae Baker (27) Monae Baker (18) 10 SALEM INTERNATIONAL # W 67-34 5-3 (2-1) ANDREA DALTON(16) A. DALTON/ M. BAKER (6)

JANUARY 9 at U. of Charleston (WV) # L 44-61 5-4 (2-2) Andrea Dalton (16) Qiuana Brown (9) 11 at West Virginia State # W 73-70 OT 6-4 (3-2) Monae Baker (23) Monae Baker (14) 14 at Davis and Elkins (WV) # L 52-64 6-5 (3-3) Sheena Aden (15) Sheena Aden (8) 16 ALDERSON-BROADDUS # W 75-61 7-5 (4-3) ANDREA DALTON (21) ANDREA DALTON (8) 18 SHEPHERD (WV) UNIV. # L 68-75 7-6 (4-4) SHEENA ADEN (27) SHEENA ADEN (6) 21 at Ohio Valley (WV) Univ. # W 68-62 8-6 (5-4) Andrea Dalton (19) Andrea Dalton (7) 25 WEST VA. WESLEYAN # W 65-63 9-6 (6-4) SHEENA ADEN (20) ANDREA DALTON (9) 28 at Fairmont State (WV) # L 58-70 9-7 (6-5) Sheena Aden (15) Andrea Dalton (10) 30 at Glenville State (WV) # L 96-110 9-8 (6-6) Andrea Dalton (34) Sheena Aden (9)

FEBRUARY 1 SETON HILL UNIV. # L 56-57 9-9 (6-7) QIUANA BROWN (17) Q. BROWN/ M. BAKER (7) 4 CONCORD (WV) U. # W 81-69 10-9 (7-7) MONAE BAKER (31) MONAE BAKER (12) 6 BLUEFIELD STATE (WV) # W 76-35 11-9 (8-7) SHEENA ADEN (22) KATIE McBROOM (9) 11 at West Liberty (WV) Univ. # W 69-65 12-9 (9-7) Andrea Dalton (18) Monae Baker (9) 13 WHEELING JESUIT (WV) # W 90-87 OT 13-9 (10-7) SHEENA ADEN (23) M. BAKER/ S. ADEN (8) 15 OHIO VALLEY (WV) U. # W 67-52 14-9 (11-7) MONAE BAKER (13) KELLY GOODE (6) 18 at Salem International (WV) # W 69-51 15-9 (12-7) Qiuana Brown (17) Qiuana Brown (8) 20 at Seton Hill University # L 50-71 15-10 (12-8) Andrea Dalton (17) Andrea Dalton (9) 23 FAIRMONT STATE (WV) # L 64-75 15-11 (12-9) SHEENA ADEN (18) ANDREA DALTON (8) 27 at Shepherd (WV) University # L 81-88 15-12 (12-10) S. Aden/ K. Goode (21) Andrea Dalton (7)

MARCH 2010 WVIAC Championship (Charleston Civic Center, Charleston, WV) 1 vs. Wheeling Jesuit (WV) L 63-70 15-13 Kelly Goode (19) Andrea Dalton (13)

# = WVIAC Conference Game

Individual Season Highs

Most Points in One Game: Monae Baker 38 vs. West Liberty (WV) University Dec. 01, 2009 Most Rebounds in One Game: Monae Baker 18 at Slippery Rock University Dec. 08, 2009 Most Assists in One Game: Sara Trimarco 10 vs. Concord (WV) University Feb. 02, 2010 Most Steals in One Game: Qiuana Brown 6 at Ohio Valley (WV) University Jan. 21, 2010 Andrea Dalton 6 at Shepherd (WV) University Feb. 27, 2010 Most Blocks in One Game: Monae Baker 4 at West Virginia State University Jan. 11, 2010 Qiuana Brown 4 at Glenville State (WV) College Jan. 30, 2010

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2009-10 Final Statistics

# NAME GP/GS FG-FGA PCT. 3G-3GA PCT. FT-FTA PCT. 11 MONTINI, Maria 28/5 50-135 .370 37-102 .363 13-17 .765 14 BAKER, Monae 24/11 124-240 .517 11-26 .423 49-83 .590 15 SCHOBER, Elisa 8/0 6-11 .545 1-2 .500 0-1 .500 20 GOODE, Stacy 24/9 23-81 .284 3-31 .097 5-6 .833 23 BROWN, Qiuana 28/24 72-184 .391 31-99 .313 25-33 .758 24 KENDALL, Katie 6/0 4-18 .222 3-15 .200 0-0 .000 32 GOODE, Kelly 28/7 59-155 .381 29-81 .358 11-16 .688 33 ADEN, Sheena 28/28 141-288 .490 5-12 .417 114-149 .765 34 TRIMARCO, Sara 28/18 29-89 .326 10-37 .270 26-30 .867 40 DALTON, Andrea 28/27 154-377 .408 46-151 .305 43-52 .827 42 LOUGHNER, Kayla 26/5 28-109 .257 12-56 .214 20-22 .909 50 McBROOM, Katie 22/6 14-44 .318 2-5 .400 9-16 .563 TOTAL 28 704-1731 .407 190-617 .308 315-425 .741

# NAME REB. AVG. ASSTS. TO BLKS. STEALS POINTS PPG. 11 MONTINI, Maria 29 1.0 29 38 3 14 150 5.4 14 BAKER, Monae 143 6.0 24 41 8 32 308 12.8 15 SCHOBER, Elisa 1 0.1 4 3 0 3 13 1.6 20 GOODE, Stacy 42 1.8 56 65 4 23 54 2.3 23 BROWN, Qiuana 116 4.1 87 62 22 49 200 7.1 24 KENDALL, Katie 9 1.5 4 3 0 2 11 1.8 32 GOODE, Kelly 81 2.9 66 79 3 32 158 5.6 33 ADEN, Sheena 146 5.2 80 62 10 58 401 14.3 34 TRIMARCO, Sara 55 2.0 75 64 1 42 94 3.4 40 DALTON, Andrea 183 6.5 33 62 6 32 397 14.2 42 LOUGHNER, Kayla 47 1.8 10 23 1 12 88 3.4 50 McBROOM, Katie 54 2.5 17 20 3 4 39 1.8 TEAM 152 5.4 7

TEAM TOTALS FG-FGA PCT. 3FG-3FGA PCT. FT-FTA PCT. REBS. AVG. LADY CATS 704-1731 40.7 190-617 30.8 315-425 74.1 1058 37.8 OPPONENTS 669-1620 41.3 131-408 32.1 356-515 69.1 1074 38.4

TEAM TOTALS ASSISTS AVG. TO AVG. BLOCKS AVG. STEALS AVG. PTS. AVG. LADY CATS 485 17.3 529 18.9 61 2.2 303 10.8 1913 68.3 OPPONENTS 368 13.1 560 20.0 92 3.3 265 9.5 1825 65.2

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2009-10 Final NCAA Statistics

INDIVIDUAL

Field-Goal Percentage th Monae Baker 28 in Nation 51.7% Sheena Aden 50th in Nation 49.0%

Assist-to-Turnover-Ratio Qiuana Brown 94th in Nation 1.4

MONAE BAKER th SHEENA ADEN 28 in NCAA Division II in 50th in NCAA Division II in Field Goal Percentage (51.7%) Field Goal Percentage (49.0%)

TEAM TEAM

Assists Per Game Free-Throw Percentage 16th in Nation 17.3 apg. 52nd in Nation 74.1% (315-425)

Assist-to-Turnover Ratio Scoring Offense 41st in Nation 0.92 atr. 93rd in Nation 68.3 ppg.

Three-Point Field Goals Per Game Steals Per Game 44th in Nation 6.8 47th in Nation 10.8 spg.

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2009-10 Accomplishments

2009-2010 Final Team Statistics Field Goal Percentage = 40.7% Free-Throw Percentage = 74.1% Rebound Average Per Game = 37.8 Average Points Per Game = 68.3 Opponents’ Average Points Per Game = 65.2 Three-Point Field Goal Percentage = 30.8 Average Assists Per Game = 17.3 Average Steals Per Game = 10.8 SHEENA ADEN ANDREA DALTON 2009-10 2009-10 First-Team All-WVIAC Second-Team All-WVIAC 2009-2010 Individual Accomplishments Head Coach Sasha Palmer ‐‐Completed third season with an 15‐13 overall record --Led team to ninth-place finish in the WVIAC regular season with a 12-10 record

Sheena Aden --2009-10 First-Team All-WVIAC selection (first Lady Cat to earn First-Team All-WVIAC honors) --Became 32nd Lady Cat to reach 1,000-point plateau on Feb. 6, 2010 --Enters 2010-11 season ranked 24th on the Lady Cat All-time Scoring List with 1,104 points --Ranked 50th in NCAA Division II and sixth in WVIAC in field goal percentage at 49.0% (141-288) --Led team in scoring (14.3 ppg.) and steals (58)

Andrea Dalton --2009-10 Second-Team All-WVIAC choice --Nominated for CoSIDA/ESPN the Magazine Academic All-America honors --Led Lady Cats in rebounding (6.5 rpg.) and three-pointers (46) and was second in scoring (14.2 ppg.) --Scored career-high 34 points at Glenville State (WV) College on Jan. 9, 2010 --Enters 2010-11 season with 873 career points, 127 shy of becoming the Lady Cats’ 33rd 1,000-point scorer

Monae Baker --Ranked 28th in NCAA Division II and fourth in WVIAC in field goal percentage at 51.7% (124-240)

Qiuana Brown --Finished 94th in NCAA Division II and eighth in WVIAC in assist-to-turnover ratio at 1.4

2009-2010 Season Highlights  Team finished with 15-13 overall record and placed ninth in WVIAC with 12-10 mark  Team suffered 70-63 loss at Wheeling Jesuit (WV) University in First Round of 2010 WVIAC Tournament  Lady Cat program has 729-224 (.765) overall record and home record of 397-52 (.884) after a 10-5 home season  Sheena Aden became 32nd Lady Cat to reach 1,000-point mark after scoring 22 points against Bluefield State (WV) College on Feb. 6, 2010 in the Sports Center  Sheena Aden was named First-Team All-WVIAC, while Andrea Dalton was selected Second-Team All-WVIAC  Team ranked in Top-50 nationally in four statistical categories at the end of the season: 16th in assists per game (17.3 apg.), 41st in assist-to-turnover-ratio (.92), 44th in three-point field goals per game (6.8) and 47th in steals per game (10.8)  Three Lady Cats were individually ranked in the final NCAA statistics: Monae Baker was 28th in field goal percentage (51.7%). Sheena Aden ranked 50th in field goal percentage at 49.0%), and Qiuana Brown was 94th in assist-to-turnover- ratio (1.4 atr.)  Three Pitt-Johnstown players averaged double-figures in scoring (Sheena Aden-14.3 ppg., Andrea Dalton-14.2 ppg., Monae Baker-12.8 ppg. )  Andrea Dalton (183 rebounds-6.5 rpg.) and Monae Baker (143 rebounds-6.0 rpg.) led the team in rebounding  Qiuana Brown and Sheena Aden paced the Lady Cats with 87 (3.1 apg.) and 80 (2.9 apg.) assists, respectively  Sheena Aden led team with 58 steals (2.1 spg.), while Qiuana Brown’s 22 blocked shots led Pitt-Johnstown

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This is Pitt-Johnstown

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

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Lady Cat History 1975-1983

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

finished with a 26-4 record.

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

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

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

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

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

American / 1,000-Point Scorer

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Lady Cat History 1983-1988

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

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

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

SUZY

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

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1988-1989 Ashbridge reached the 1,000-point plateau. was selected to the East Region All- Coach Gault became the winningest active Ferguson won MVP honors in the conference Tournament Team. Kessler and Ferguson coach in Division II (82.5%). Bridget Hale championships, as well as the regular season. were conference Co-Players of the Year. was named to the All-Tournament Team at the Hale was a First-Team Conference Tournament Young was a first-team selection, and Teri West Chester Tournament. The Lady Cats lost choice. The Lady Cats led the country in scoring, Menett was selected to the second team. the Mountain Cat Classic Championship for averaging 90.6 points per game. They finished the Coach Gault was named Conference Coach the first time, 84-80, to Bridgeport. Hale and season 25-4 with a conference championship and of the Year. Ferguson and Young were Carrie Ferguson were named All-Tournament an automatic bid to the tournament. A key recruit Kodak Honorable Mention All-Americans. in the Mountain Cat Classic and Kutztown included Jody Billingsley. The team was second in the nation in free Tournaments. The program earned its 300th throw percentage at 74.3%. Coach Gault th victory. Hale added her name as another 1,000 won her 200 game at Pitt-Johnstown.

-point scorer. The team finished 19-5, but did Recruits included Janet Hess, Sue Rosso and Krista Schlimm. not receive a tournament bid. Hale was named an AWSF First-Team All-American. Recruits included Tricia Greaser, Sue Delaney and Julie

Schlimm.

TERI

MENETT Holds Lady Cat Record For Field Goal Percentage in a Season at 64.5% JILL HALAPIN Kodak All- American 1990-1991 1989-1990 The Lady Cats were ranked fifth nationally and first in the East Region with a 27-2 record. Pitt- Assistant coach Deb Yesenosky joined the COACH JODI GAULT Johnstown won the Indiana-Purdue Tournament, Lady Cat coaching staff. The team began Wins Her 200th Game defeating Missouri-Rolla, 68-67, and Indiana- participating in the Mideast Collegiate At Pitt-Johnstown Purdue-Fort Wayne, 89-78. Young was named Conference and won the title. Ranked No. 1 in the East Region and 10th in the nation, the MVP. The team captured the Mountain Cat Classic, and Young was chosen MVP with Kessler squad recaptured the Mountain Cat Classic 1991-1992 Championship as Ferguson won MVP. Hale on the All-Tournament Team. Young was Ranked sixth in the nation and No. 1 in the and Mindy Young won All-Tournament Mideast Player of the Week, and Kessler was East Region, the Lady Cats compiled a 25-4 honors. Hale broke her own scoring record selected twice for honors, as well. Kessler and record. Pitt-Johnstown won the Mountain with 40 points against Lake Superior State at Ferguson both reached the 1,000-point mark. The Cat Classic. Young was chosen MVP, and the Northern Kentucky Tournament. Pitt- Lady Cats hosted the Mideast Conference Kessler claimed All-Tournament honors. Johnstown set a school record for points in a Championships and defeated Buffalo, 78-76. Both were named All-Tournament at the 119-60 victory over Davis & Elkins (WV). Ferguson was named tournament MVP. The Lady Ferris State Tournament. Young scored her Hale was named a Divisional Scholar, as well Cats also hosted the Eastern Regional 1,000th career point. Kessler set nine school as GTE Academic All-District. Amy Kessler Championships, losing to Lock Haven. Young records, and the team led the country in free earned Mideast Player of the Week honors. throw percentage at 77.6%. The Lady Cats

hosted and won the East Regional Tournament. Kessler was named the East

Region MVP and the Lady Cats advanced to play Bentley (MA). Unbeaten Bentley (30-0) defeated Pitt-Johnstown, 90-73. Kessler was named Kodak Honorable Mention All- American. Young was named Kodak All- American and brought national prestige to the program by being selected Champion’s Division II National Player of the Year. Recruits included Shelley Helsel, Denise The Lady Gallo, Daina Cleveland, Erin Sullivan and Cats Marcy Sergi.

Capture BRIDGET HALE Mideast Conference Championship Kodak All-American

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

JANET HESS AND SUE ROSSO Co-Captains

1994-1995

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

as eighth, until untimely losses knocked the

1995-1996 squad out of the polls. Tuscano led the

The Lady Cats opened their campaign at the offensive attack by scoring 19.8 points per Millersville Dutch County Classic and advanced game, including a brilliant scoring to the championship game before being defeated performance against California (Pa.), when MINDY YOUNG by Millersville. Senior co-captain Gallo was she tied Gallo’s school record for points in a Champion Division II named to the All-Tournament Team. The game (42). Justine George and Carrie Player of the Year Christmas season sent the Lady Cats south to play Thomas each had seven double-doubles in the Florida Tech Holiday Classic. The Lady (points and rebounds) for the Lady Cats. severe facial injury from a Christmas Day auto Recruits include Lindsay Baker, Jessica accident; Hess was named Honorable Mention Greene, Hillary Prokay and Jessica Rietscha. All-American by the Division II Women’s Basketball Bulletin; Denise Gallo

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

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

Barr and Jess Socha.

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

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

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

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

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Lady Cat History 2005-2007 out of the playoff picture. Patterson, who tied Pfeiffer (N.C.), one of the nation’s top-scoring Denise Gallo’s school record for average points teams, in the first round. Pitt-Johnstown per game in a season at 22.3, earned Honorable jumped early on the Trojans and scored a 71-58 Mention All-America honors from Kodak, upset win behind Zapf’s 25 points and 10 Daktronics and Women’s Division II Bulletin. rebounds to advance to the East Region She also was tabbed Independent Basketball Semifinals against IUP. Unfortunately, the Player of the Year. In addition, Patterson Crimson Hawks proved too much. IUP built a shined academically, becoming the first Lady big first-half lead and cruised to a 75-59 Cat to be named a First Team ESPN The victory to end Pitt-Johnstown’s season at 21-8. Magazine Academic All-American and the Zapf, the Lady Cats’ leading scorer (17.9 ppg.) second to earn a NCAA Postgraduate Samantha Conner and rebounder (8.6 rpg.), was named Scholarship. Along with her athletic and 2005-06 First Team All-Independent and Honorable Mention Women’s Division II academic All-American honors, Patterson also Women’s Division II Bulletin Bulletin All-American, Second-Team All- finished the season ranked 10th in the country Honorable Mention All-American WVIAC and Second-Team Daktronics All-East in scoring (22.3 ppg.) and 22nd in steals per Region. Zapf also became the third Lady Cat game (3.4 spg.). Patterson wrapped up her 519-148 (.778) overall record. Senior center to be selected to one of the ESPN The career ranked 16th on the Lady Cat All-Time Samantha Conner, the Lady Cats’ 28th 1,000- Scoring List with 1,196 points. Conner was point scorer, was tabbed a 2005-06 Women’s 24th in free-throw percentage (84.9%) and 25th Division II Bulletin Honorable Mention All- in field goal percentage (55.5%). Sophomore American and a First-Team All-Independent, guard Krischer was tabbed Third-Team All- while junior forward Jessica Zapf was a Independent Basketball and wrapped-up the Second-Team All-Independent choice and a year ranked 45th in NCAA Division II in assists Third-Team ESPN The Magazine Academic (4.6 apg.). As a team, Pitt-Johnstown set a All-District II selection. Conner ended her single-season school record and was fifth in the career 18th on the All-Time Scoring List with nation in free-throw percentage (78.1%), ninth 1,183 points and 20th on the All-Time in field goal percentage (46.4%), 21st in won- Rebounding List with 523 rebounds. lost percentage (77.8%), 32nd in scoring offense Nationally, Conner was 15th in field goal th (73.8 ppg.), 40th in scoring margin (9.9 ppg.) percentage (56.3%) and 49 in free-throw and 46th in three-point field goal percentage percentage (82.6%), on her way to setting the Jessica Zapf (34.5%). Recruits included Lindsay Cale, Pitt-Johnstown career record for free-throw 2006-07 Honorable Mention Women’s Kristin Irwin, Lindsey McCombie, Jessica percentage at 85.8% (260-303). Independent Division II Bulletin All-American, Mock and Devlin Reiley. Freshman of the Year and Second-Team All- Second Team All-WVIAC, Second Team Independent Crystal Andrews was 18th in steals Daktronics All-East Region and Second per game (3.1 spg.). Junior guard Krischer, Team Academic All-American

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

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Lady Cat History 2007-2009

2006-2007 (cont’d) Recruits included Sheena Aden and Andrea Dalton.

2007-2008 The 2007-08 season was one of change for the Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat basketball program. Former Shippensburg assistant Sasha Palmer took over the program’s reins from Jodi Gault. A young Lady Cat squad, led by junior Lindsay Cale, the team’s lone returning player Lindsay Cale 2008-09 First-Team All-WVIAC and broke with significant collegiate playing experience, Lady Cat Single-Season (90.2%) and Career suffered through some growing pains, but (86.8%) Free-Throw Percentage Record finished eighth in the WVIAC standings and earned the right to host a league tournament game in the team’s first season competing for 2008-2009 conference championships. Pitt-Johnstown After a slow start, Coach Palmer’s Lady hosted Wheeling Jesuit (WV) in the first round Cats turned things around and advanced to the of the WVIAC Tournament on Feb. 25 for the WVIAC Semifinals before finishing the year right to advance to the Charleston Civic Center with an 18-12 overall record and a 14-6 mark in Charleston, WV for the league’s Elite Eight. in conference play. Led by senior guard The Lady Cats battled back from a late deficit Lindsay Cale, a First-Team All-WVIAC to tie the game and force overtime. Pitt choice, and sophomore guard Sheena Aden, a Johnstown then held a 76-74 lead late in the Second-Team all-conference selection, the overtime and looked to advance to the next Lady Cats overcame a 1-5 start to win 15 of round. However, a long three-pointer from the their final 21 regular season games to secure corner by Wheeling Jesuit’s Lindsay Stuckey fifth-place in the WVIAC standings. The Lady with less than five seconds to play sunk the Cats 132-51 win on February 23 set the school Lady Cats’ hopes, 77-76. The loss wrapped up record for points in a game, while Cale’s 44 a 10-18 overall record. points broke the single-game scoring mark. Cale’s 28 points against Ohio Valley on st February 19 made her the 31 Lady Cat to reach the 1,000-point plateau. Cale ended her career with 1,157 points. In the conference tournament, Pitt-Johnstown earned a 62-59 opening round win over Wheeling Jesuit in the Sports Center to send the Lady Cats to the quarterfinals at the Charleston Civic Center in Charleston, WV. In the quarterfinals, Cale and sophomore forward Andrea Dalton each tallied 18 points in a 72-70 overtime win over Fairmont State. The Lady Cats could not overcome eventual tournament champions Charleston (WV) and suffered a 73-56 loss in Head Coach Sasha Palmer the semifinals to close out the season. Cale and Takes Over the Lady Cat Basketball Dalton earned spots on the WVIAC All- Program Prior to the 2007-08 Season Tournament Team. Cale set the Lady Cat single-season (90.2%) and career free-throw Cale earned Second-Team All-WVIAC honors, percentage mark (86.8%). Guard Jamie and Sheena Aden was named to WVIAC All- Gennett and forward Monae Baker were named to the WVIAC All-Freshmen Team. In the Freshmen Team. Cale’s 89.7% (87-97) th shooting from the free-throw line broke final NCAA statistics, Cale was 10 in free- throw shooting (90.2%), and freshman Sara Baker’s single-season school record of 89.2%, th set during the 2000-01 campaign. Her free- Trimarco was 30 in assist-to-turnover ratio throw percentage also ranked seventh in the (1.76). As a team, the Lady Cats broke the final NCAA Division II national statistics. As team’s single-season assist mark with 551 and ranked fifth in the nation in assists per game a team, the Lady Cats set a school record and th finished the 2007-08 season ranked third in (18.4). Pitt-Johnstown also ranked 16 in assist-to-turnover ratio (1.04), 31st in field goal NCAA Division II in free-throw percentage at nd 78.9% (330-418). percentage (44.3%), 32 in steals per game (11.2), 46th in three-point field goal defense (29.1%), 52nd in scoring offense (72.8 ppg.) and 53rd in turnover margin (2.8).

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This is the Pitt-Johnstown Sports Center

The Sports Center, which has been the home of Pitt-Johnstown Athletics since the 1977-78 season, offers the Mountain Cats and Lady Cats a home court advantage that is second to none. A seating capacity of 2,400 provides an electrifying atmosphere that includes a pep band, cheerleading squad, and nearly 800 Mountain Cat Maniacs. The fan support is well appreciated, as the Lady Cat basketball team has posted an all-time home record of 397-52. The building also serves as a recreation and exercise area for Pitt-Johnstown students. It provides a swimming pool, dance studio, cardio fitness center, a weight room and a location for physical education classes. In addition, the Pitt- Johnstown athletics offices are located in the Sports Center. Pitt-Johnstown's wrestling team will soon have access to a training facility fitting a nationally ranked, championship squad. As part of the Sport Center expansion, which includes the addition of the Wellness Center, the wrestling room is being expanded to double the square footage in the facility. Construction of the 40,000-square-foot Wellness Center, being constructed as a cost of $9.7 million, is scheduled for completion in December 2010. In addition to a climbing wall, the facility will include an elevated three-lane running track; cardiovascular and strength-training areas, dance space, and two multipurpose courts for basketball and volleyball.

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1992 National Player of the Year

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

and Pitt-Johnstown 1988 – 1992 Kodak All-American 1992 National Player of the Year

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

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Lady Cat All-Americans

Since becoming a varsity sport at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown in 1975, the Lady Cat basketball program has produced 23 All- Americans. Among these 23 All-Americans, eight were named Kodak All- Americans, including Mindy Young (1988-92), the 1992 NCAA Champion Division II National Player of the Year and Jill Halapin (1984-88) and Bridget Hale (1986-90), both two-time All-Americans. Presenting the Pitt-Johnstown Lady Cat All-Americans…

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

LU ANN KETTER LENORE SHIMKUS MAUREEN LATTERNER TERRY SOLEMA 1980 – 1984 1980 - 1984 1981 – 1985 1981 – 1985 AWSF All-American AWSF All-American AWSF All-American AWSF All-American

KAREN SAYERS SALLY MOSAY JILL HALAPIN BRIDGET HALE 1983 – 1987 1984 - 1988 1984 – 1988 1986 – 1990 AWSF All-American AWSF All-American Kodak All-American Kodak All-American

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Lady Cat All-Americans

JANET HESS CARRIE FERGUSON MINDY YOUNG AMY KESSLER 1987 – 1991 1988 - 1992 1991 – 1995 1988 – 1992 Women’s Div. II Bulletin Kodak Honorable Mention Kodak All-American Kodak Honorable Mention All-American All-American All-American

DENISE GALLO MEREDITH HOLLIS LINDSAY BAKER HELEN YOUNG 1992 – 1996 1997 – 2001 1998 - 2002 1999 - 2003 Kodak Honorable Mention Women’s Div. II Bulletin Kodak Honorable Mention Women’s Div. II Bulletin All-American All-American All-American Honorable Mention All-American

CRYSTAL BARR MELISSA PATTERSON SAMANTHA CONNER JESSICA ZAPF 2000 - 2004 2001 - 2005 2002 - 2006 2003 - 2007 Kodak and Kodak, Daktronics and Women’s Div. II Bulletin Women’s Div. II Bulletin Women’s Div. II Bulletin Women’s Div. II Bulletin Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention All-American All-American All-American All-American

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Kodak All-Americans

Jill Halapin (1984-1988)

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

Bridget Hale (1986-1990)

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

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Kodak All-Americans Mindy Young (1988-1992)

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

PITT-JOHNSTOWN AT A GLANCE

· First and largest regional campus of the University of Pittsburgh, an internationally recognized center of learning and research. · Excellent faculty teaching, scholarship and service, as well as enriching faculty-student mentorships and collaborations in scholarship, research and creative activity; dedicated, attentive and supportive staff. · Personalized instruction in small classes; average class size less than 25. · 43 undergraduate majors including three University of Pittsburgh graduate degrees. · Student graduation and success rates that exceed the national average of similar institutions. · 70 active student organizations and a tradition of athletic excellence with nationally recognized, award- winning NCAA Division II and WVIAC programs. · First-class facilities in an extraordinarily picturesque campus including the state-of-the-art Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center and the leading Living-Learning Conference Center. · Exceptional community involvement by faculty, staff and students – over 175,000 hours of volunteer service annually. · 17,000 alumni making a difference throughout our community and the world. · Top employer and key partner in shaping the economic future with an annual impact exceeding $60 million. · Growing partnerships with businesses in areas such as health care, education, commerce, technology, and the arts. · Expanding workforce capacity by enhancing problem-solving skills, linking theory-to-practice through experiences such as internships and service-learning projects. · A pinnacle of excellence, preparing students for the Real World and a foremost contributor to the area’s educational, social, cultural and economic environments. · An illuminating Vision for the future that charts a path for greater distinction and recognition in the Northeast region. · A comprehensive New Dimension of Excellence Strategic Plan for accomplishing our Mission.

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Honorable Mention Kodak All-Americans

Carrie Ferguson (1987-1991)

 1990-91 Mideast Collegiate Conference Co-Player of the Year  1989-90 and1990-91 MVP of Mideast Collegiate Conference Tournament  Second in school history for free-throws made in a season (137-171, 80.1%) and free-throws made and attempted in a career (376-519, 72.4%)  School record 294 rebounds in a single season  Her 1,344 points ranks 11th on the Lady Cats all-time list  Tied for second all-time at Pitt-Johnstown with 911 rebounds (tied with Carrie Thomas)  Selected MVP of the 1989 Mountain Cat Classic  Named to All-Tournament Team at 1990 Mountain Cat Classic  First-Team selection in the Mideast Conference during 1989-90 Carrie Ferguson and 1990-91 seasons 1987 - 1991  Shot 56.1% from the field and 80.1% from the free throw line as a Greensburg Salem High School senior Greensburg, Pa.

Amy Kessler (1988-1992)

 Most Valuable Player of 1992 Eastern Regional  Senior co-captain averaged 19.9 points per game  Sixth in nation in 1992 in free-throw shooting (88.1%)  19th in NCAA Division II All-Time Career FT% (minimum of 250 free throws made – 84.6%)  Led the team in three-point field goal shooting (34.8%)  All-Tournament Team at Mountain Cat Classic and Ferris State Tournament in 1991-92  Four-year starter  1990-91 Mideast Collegiate Conference Co-Player of the Year  Scored 1000th point as a junior  Third on Pitt-Johnstown’s All-Time Scoring List (1,662 Amy Kessler points) and 18th on All-Time Rebounding List (548 rebounds) 1988 - 1992  Owns five school records: Career steals-405; 3-pt FGs made in a career-191; 3-pt FG attempts in a career-519; steals in a DuBois Area High School game-14; steals in a season-140 DuBois, Pa.

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Honorable Mention Kodak All-Americans Denise Gallo (1992-1996)

 Two-time Kodak Honorable Mention All-American (1995 and 1996)  Most Valuable Player of the Mountain Cat Classic 1994-95  Lady Cat all-time leading scorer with 1,962 points  22nd all-time leading rebounder (498)  Most points in a season 1995-96 (647)  Most free-throws in a season 1995-96 (187)  Most free-throws attempted in a season (217)  Most free throws made and attempted in a career (458-578 - 79.2%)  Consecutive free-throws in a season (53)  Tied with Lindsay Cale for most field goals made in a game (18)  Tied with Melissa Patterson for highest point average in a season (1995-96-(22.3 ppg.)  Tied with Jen Tuscano for second most points in a game (1993-94- Denise Gallo (42 points) 1992 - 1996  Tied with Maureen Latterner for most free-throws made in a game Connellsville High School (1993-94-(18) Connellsville, Pa.  Leading scorer in 20 of the 29 games she played as a senior

Lindsay Baker (1998-2002)

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

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Honorable Mention Kodak All-Americans

Crystal Barr (2000-2004)

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

Melissa Patterson (2001-2005)

 2005 Kodak Honorable Mention All-American  2005 Daktronics Honorable Mention All-American  2005 Women’s Division II Bulletin Honorable Mention All-American  2005 Independent Player of the Year  2005 First-Team ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American (first in Lady Cat history)  Recipient of a NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship in 2005  Finished 10th in NCAA Division II in Scoring (22.3 ppg.) and 22nd in steals per game at 3.4  Tied with Denise Gallo for Lady Cat single-season scoring average record at 22.3 ppg.  Ranks 17th on the Lady Cat All-Time Scoring List with 1,196 points Melissa Patterson  Led team or tied for team lead in scoring 22 times in 2004-05  Scored 20 or more points in a game 19 times, including a career-high 2001 - 2005 38 points against Shepherd (WV) University on Feb. 21, 2005 Juniata Valley High School  Assistant under Coach Jodi Gault during the 2005-06 season Alexandria, Pa.

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American Women’s Sports Federation All-Americans

Lisa Britt (1976-1980)

 Lady Cats’ second all-time leading scorer with 1,945 career points  Holds school record for scoring average in a career at 19.8 points per game  Second on Lady Cat all-time list with 583 career assists  Ranks 27th on the Lady Cat All-Time Rebounding List with 444 career rebounds  Helped lead Lady Cats to 40-game winning streak and the team’s first ever No. 1 ranking in the nation  Member of the 1976-77 team that finished the season undefeated at 21-0  Invited to tryout for the U.S. Olympic Women’s Basketball team Lisa Britt  Drafted by the Minnesota Fillies in the 1980 Women’s Professional Basketball League draft 1976 – 1980  Inducted into Cambria County Sports Hall of Fame in Greater Johnstown High School 2004 and Pitt-Johnstown Athletics Hall of Fame in Johnstown, Pa. 2007

Pat Wajers (1976-1980)

 Holds Pitt-Johnstown’s all-time career rebounding record with 933 career rebounds  Ranks 22nd on the Lady Cat All-Time Scoring List with 1,148 career points  Helped lead team to 40-game winning streak  Lady Cats compiled an 85-16 (.842) overall record while she was on the team  Helped lead Lady Cats to their first ever No. 1 ranking in the nation  Named to the All-Tournament Team of the Pitt- Pat Wajers Johnstown Mountain Cat Classic during the 1977-78 season 1976 – 1980 Bishop Hoban High School Wilkes Barre, Pa.

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American Women’s Sports Federation All-Americans Carol Mumma (1978-1982)

 Ranks seventh on the All-Time Lady Cat Rebounding List with 765 career rebounds  23rd all-time leading scorer in Lady Cat history with 1,135 career points  Helped lead team to EAIAW Final Four in 1981  Named to All-East Region Team following 1981 season  Most Valuable Player and two-time All-Tournament Team selection at Mountain Cat Classic  Named to All-Tournament Team at the IUP Invitational  Helped lead Lady Cats to first ever appearance in the NCAA Division III Playoffs  Team posted a 92-19 (.829) record while Mumma was a Carol Mumma Lady Cat 1978 – 1982 Bedford High School Bedford, Pa.

LuAnn Ketter (1980-1984)

 Ranks 19th on the Lady Cat All-Time Rebounding List with 532 career rebounds  One of five Lady Cat starters who averaged in double figures during the 1982-83 season  Helped lead team to the 1984 Great Lakes Regional Championship and a trip to the NCAA Division III Quarterfinals  Named to the All-Tournament Team of the 1983-84 Great Lakes Regional  Member of the 1983-84 Lady Cat team that finished third LuAnn Ketter in NCAA Division III 1980 - 1984 Jeannette High School Jeannette, Pa.

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American Women’s Sports Federation All-Americans

Lenore Shimkus (1980-1984)

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

Maureen Latterner (1981-1985)

 Two-time All-American as a Lady Cat  Kodak All-District selection in 1985  Stands 15th on Pitt-Johnstown’s All-Time Scoring List with 1,237 career points  Lady Cats’ all-time leader in assists with 754 career assists  Holds school record for free-throw attempts in a game (23), most assists in a season (157)  Shares Lady Cat record for free-throws made in a game (18) and assists in a game (16)  Two-time Most Valuable Player of Mountain Cat Classic Maureen Latterner  Played on the Olympic Handball Team 1981 - 1985  Inducted into the Cambria County Sports Hall of Fame in 2004 Bishop Carroll High School Cresson, Pa.

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American Women’s Sports Federation All-Americans

Terry Solema (1981-1985)

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

Karen Sayers (1983-1987)

 Ranks 16th on Pitt Johnstown’s All-Time Scoring List with 1,210 career points  Stands eighth on Lady Cat All-Time Rebounding List with 755 career rebounds  Ranks among the best all time in NCAA Division II for field goal percentage at 57.2% (minimum of 400 field goals made)  Helped lead team to the NCAA Division II Final Four after defeating top-ranked Delta State University  Named First-Team Mason-Dixon Conference as a junior and Second Team as a senior Karen Sayers  Named Most Valuable Player at Mountain Cat Classic 1983 - 1987 Bald Eagle Area High School Bellefonte, Pa.

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AWSF/ Women’s Division II Bulletin All-Americans

Sally Mosay (1984-1988)

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

Janet Hess (1991-1995)

 1994-95 preseason "Sweet 16 List”  1993-94 Women's Basketball Bulletin Honorable Mention All-American  All-Tournament Team at 1994-95 Mountain Cat Classic  1994 Golden Panther Scholar Award Winner  1994-95 second leading scorer averaging 13.6 ppg.  Second in free-throw percentage (74.6%)  12th all-time leading scorer (1,340 points)  29th all-time leading rebounder (417 rebounds)  Led team in assists 1993-94 and 1994-95  525 career assists Janet Hess  1994-95 co-captain 1991 - 1995  1995-96 Lady Cat Student Assistant Coach Marion Center High School Marion Center, Pa.

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Women’s Division II Bulletin All-Americans

Meredith Hollis (1997-2001)

 Ranks 14th on Lady Cat All-Time Scoring List with 1,242 career points  Tied for 30th on Lady Cat All-Time Rebounding List with 387 rebounds  Named Honorable Mention All-American by Women’s Division II Bulletin  Named Second-Team All-East Region following the 2000-01 season  Nominated for Kodak All-America Team, Daktronics All-America Team and Verizon Academic All-America Team  Helped lead team to 18 consecutive wins, a 25-4 overall record, and a spot in the East Region Semifinals in 2000-01  Named to the All-Tournament Team at 2000 Clarion University Meredith Hollis Tournament 1997 - 2001  Four-year starter who played in every game of her Pitt- Mechanicsburg High School Johnstown career Mechanicsburg, Pa.

Helen Young (1999-2003)

 2003 Women’s Division II Bulletin Honorable Mention All-American  2003 Daktronics First-Team All-East Region  Reached 1,000-point plateau in only two seasons as a starter  Ranks 30th on Pitt Johnstown All-Time Scoring List with 1,036 points  Ranks 11th on Lady Cat All-Time Rebounding List with 722 rebounds  Holds school record for career field goal percentage at 59.5% (419-704)  Finished 2002-03 season ranked sixth in nation in field goal percentage at 61.2% Helen Young  Led team in scoring 10 times and rebounding 23 times during 1999 - 2003 2002-03 season Leonardtown High School Leonardtown, MD

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Women’s Division II Bulletin All-Americans Samantha Conner (2002-2006)

 2006 Women’s Division II Bulletin Honorable Mention All-American  2005-06 Women’s Division II Bulletin Preseason Player of the Year for Independent schools  Became Pitt Johnstown’s 28th 1,000-point scorer  Ranks 19th on All-Time Scoring List with 1,183 points  Ranks 20th on All-Time Rebounding List with 523 rebounds  Second on Lady Cat career free-throw percentage list at 85.8% (260-303)  Ranks 14th in NCAA Division II All-Time Career FT% (minimum of 250 free throws made – 85.8%)  Ranked 15th in field goal percentage (56.3%) and 49th in field goal percentage (82.6%) in NCAA Division II in 2005-06  First-Team Independent Women’s Basketball in 2006  Finished 2004-05 season ranked 24th in nation in free-throw percentage (84.9%) and 25th in field goal percentage (55.5%)  2005 Mountain Cat Tournament All-Tournament Team Samantha Conner  Helped Lady Cats to four-straight 20-win seasons, two NCAA 2002 - 2006 Tournament berths and an 84-26 overall record Everett High School Everett, Pa.

Jessica Zapf (2003-2007)

 2007 Women’s Division II Bulletin Honorable Mention All-American  2006-07 Women’s Division II Bulletin Preseason Honorable Mention All-American  2007 WVIAC Second-Team All-Conference  2007 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American  2005-06 Second-Team All-Independent Basketball  2006 ESPN The Magazine Third-Team Academic All-District II  Became 29th Lady Cat to reach 1,000-point plateau  Ranks 13th on Lady Cat All-Time Scoring List with 1,325 career points  Ranks fourth on Lady Cat All-Time Rebounding List with 858 career rebounds  Finished 2006-07 season ranked eighth in NCAA Division II in field Jessica Zapf goal percentage (57.3%), 37th in points per game (17.9 ppg.) and 64th in rebounds per game (8.6 rpg.) 2003 - 2007  Helped Lady Cats to four-straight 20-win seasons, two NCAA North Hills High School Tournament berths and an 84-27 record Pittsburgh, Pa.

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Lady Cat Academic All-Americans GTE/Verizon/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-Americans Melissa Patterson (2005) First-Team Academic All-American  Recipient of $7,500 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship  Recipient of Academic Leadership Scholarship at Pitt-Johnstown  Earned Lowell D. Shaffer Student-Athlete Award and Fesler Edwards Award for top QPA in Business Management  Member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society  2005 Kodak, Daktronics and Women’s Division II Bulletin Honorable Mention All- American  Tied Denis Gallo’s school record for single-season scoring average of 22.3 ppg.  Finished 04-05 10th in nation in scoring (22.3 ppg.) and 22nd in steals per game (3.4 spg.)  Became 27th Lady Cat to reach 1,000-point plateau th  Ranks 17 on Lady Cat All-Time Scoring List with 1,196 points MELISSA PATTERSON Lindsay Baker (2002) Second-Team Academic All-American  Recipient of a $5,000 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship  2002 Pitt-Johnstown Scholar-Athlete Award winner  Honorable Mention Kodak and Women’s Division II Bulletin All-American  Second-Team Daktronics All-American  Led nation in three-point field goal percentage in 2001-02 at 47.9%  Tied for eighth in nation in free-throw percentage (86.8%) and was 12th in scoring (20.9 ppg.)  Tied for 20th in nation in three-point field goals per game (2.5)  Third in school history in free-throw percentage in a season at 89.2%  Holds Lady Cat record for three-point field goal percentage in a season at 47.9% (68-142) LINDSAY BAKER  Attended Graduate School at Penn State University studying Kinesiology/Physiology  Senior scientist working in the Exercise Physiology lab at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute in Barrington, Ill. Jessica Zapf (2006, 2007) Second-Team Academic All-American  2005-06 Third-Team Academic All-District II  2006-07 Women’s Division II Bulletin Honorable Mention All-American  2006-07 Daktronics Second-Team all East Region and Second-Team All-WVIAC  Recipient of 2006-07 WVIAC Female Student-Athlete Award  2005-06 Second-Team All-Independent Basketball  Became 29th Lady Cat 1,000-point scorer  Ranks fourth on Lady Cat All-Time Rebounding List (858 rebounds) and 13th on All-Time Scoring List (1,325 points)  Ranked eighth in nation in field goal percentage (57.3%), 37th in points per game (17.9 ppg.) and 64th in rebounds per game (8.6 rpg.) in 2006-07  Member of Pi Lambda Theta Educational Honor Society JESSICA ZAPF

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Lady Cat Academic All-Americans

GTE/Verizon/ESPN The Magazine

All-District Academic All-Americans

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

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

Dr. Sue Rosso (1995)

GTE Academic All-District  Ranks 25th on Lady Cat All-Time Rebounding List with 474 rebounds  Earned Pitt-Johnstown Scholar-Athlete Award  Earned Lowell Shaffer Outstanding Athlete Award  Graduated from the Ohio School of Podiatry  Podiatrist in Mechanicsburg, Pa. DR. SUE ROSSO

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Lady Cat Academic All-Americans

GTE/Verizon/ESPN The Magazine All-District Academic All-Americans

Dr. Erin Meier (2000)

GTE/Verizon Academic All-District rd  23 Lady Cat to reach 1,000-point plateau th  Ranks 29 on All-Time Scoring List with 1,042 points  Four-year starter and two-year team captain as a Lady Cat  Earned Dean’s List four consecutive years  Recipient of Pitt-Johnstown’s Lowell Shaffer Student Athlete Award in 2000  Presidential Scholar at Pitt-Johnstown  Graduated from the Philadelphia Medical School of Osteopathic Medicine  Missionary doctor in Papua New Guinea DR. ERIN MEIER

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

KRISTIN CRESWELL

Melissa Patterson 2004-05 First-Team ESPN the Magazine

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All-Time Scoring & Rebounding Lists

1,000-Point Scorers All-Time 1. Denise Gallo 1,962 1992-96 Rebounding Leaders 2. Lisa Britt 1,945 1976-80 1. Pat Wajers 933 1976-80 3. Amy Kessler 1,662 1988-92 2. Carrie Ferguson 911 1987-91 4. Jill Halapin 1,560 1984-88 Carrie Thomas 911 1995-99 5. Bridget Hale 1,506 1986-90 4. Jessica Zapf 858 2003-07 6. Mindy Young 1,486 1988-92 5. Terry Solema 847 1981-85 6. Sue Brown 833 1977-81 Lenore Shimkus 1,486 1980-84 7. Carol Mumma 765 1978-82 8. Terry Solema 1,437 1981-85 8. Karen Sayers 755 1983-87 9. Sally Mosay 1,419 1984-88 9. Jamie Cicuto 748 1999-03 10. Jennifer Tuscano 1,396 1995-99 10. Jill Halapin 747 1984-88 11. Carrie Ferguson 1,344 1987-91 11. Helen Young 722 1999-03 12. Janet Hess 1,340 1991-95 12. Suzy Shimkus 681 1980-84 13 Jessica Zapf 1,325 2003-07 13. Janine Kosmack 660 1996-00 14. Meredith Hollis 1,242 1997-01 14. Lynne Ashbridge 640 1986-90 15. Maureen Latterner 1,237 1981-85 15. Justine George 611 1993-97 16. Karen Sayers 1,210 1983-87 16. Julie Schlimm 609 1989-93 17. Melissa Patterson 1,196 2001-05 17. Teri Menett 561 1987-91 18. Amy Kessler 548 1988-92 18. Carrie Thomas 1,185 1995-99 19. LuAnn Ketter 532 1980-84 19. Samantha Conner 1,183 2002-06 20. Samantha Conner 523 2002-06 20. Allison Krischer 1,167 2003-07 21. Jody Billingsley 515 1990-94 21. Lindsay Cale 1,157 2005-09 22. Denise Gallo 498 1992-96 22. Pat Wajers 1,148 1976-80 23. Melissa Park 489 1999-02 23. Carol Mumma 1,135 1978-82 24. Janet Kartovicky 483 1983-87 24. SHEENA ADEN 1,104 2007-... 25. Sue Rosso 474 1991-95 25. Janet Kartovicky 1,055 1983-87 26. Toddy Croyle 451 1988-92 26. Crystal Barr 1,051 2000-04 27. Lisa Britt 444 1976-80 27. Lynne Ashbridge 1,048 1986-90 28. SHEENA ADEN 419 2007-... 28. Suzy Shimkus 1,044 1980-84 29. Janet Hess 417 1991-95 30. Lenore Shimkus 387 1980-84 29. Erin Meier 1,042 1996-00 Meredith Hollis 387 1997-01 30. Helen Young 1,036 1999-03 31. Deb Deaner 1,035 1975-79 32. Julie Schlimm 1,002 1989-93

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Lady Cat Individual Records

Lady Cat Individual Career Records Points: Denise Gallo (1992-96) 1,962 Rebounds: Pat Wajers (1976-80) 933 Scoring Average: Lisa Britt (1976-80) 19.8 Assists: Maureen Latterner (1981-85) 754 Steals: Amy Kessler (1988-92) 405 Free Throws Made/Attempted: Denise Gallo (1992-96) 458-578 (79.2%) Free Throw %: Lindsay Cale (2005-09) 86.8% (257-296) DENISE GALLO Field Goal %: Helen Young (1999-03) 59.5% (419-704) 1992 – 1996 3-Pt. FG Made/Attempted: Amy Kessler (1988-92) 191-519 Lady Cat All‐Time

Leading Scorer With 1,962 points

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

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

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Lady Cat Team Records

Lady Cat Single-Game Team Records

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

* = NCAA Division II single-game record

Lady Cat Season Team Records

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

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Lady Cat All-Time Letter Winners

A D (Cont’d) L S Aden, Sheena -- 1,2, 3 Deaner, Debra -- 1,2,3,4 Latterner, Maureen--1,2,3,4 Sayers, Karen -- 1,2,3,4 Altman, Denise -- 1 Delaney, Sue -- 1,2,3,4 Loughner, Kayla -- 1 Schirf, Jaclyn -- 1,2,3,4 Anderson, Rita -- 1,2 Derzack, Connie -- 1,2 Loughry, Jennifer -- 1 Schlimm, Julie -- 1,2,3,4 Andrews, Crystal -- 1 DiGioia, Dee -- 1 Schlimm, Krista -- 1 Angle, Candace -- 1 Dill, Julie -- 1,2,3,4 M Schober, Elisa -- 1 Anthony, Jackie -- 1 Doosley, Lori -- 1 Maurer, Jill -- 1,2,3,4 Senft, Donna -- 1 Ashbridge, Lynne -- 1,2,3,4 Drenning, Mary Beth -- 1,2,3,4 McBroom, Katie -- 1 Sergi, Marcy -- 1,2,3,4 McCombie, Lindsey -- 1,2 Shimkus, Barb -- 1,2,3 B F McGee, Erin -- 1,2 Shimkus, Lenore -- 1,2,3,4 Bacon, Bonnie -- 1,2,3,4 Ferguson, Carrie -- 1,2,3,4 McKinney, Chelsea -- 1,2,3,4 Shimkus, Suzy -- 1,2,3,4 Baker, Lindsay -- 1,2,3,4 Finn, Karen -- 1 McTighe, Rebecca -- 1,2 Slater, Dee -- 1,2,3,4 Baker, Monae -- 1 Florini, Tina -- 1 Meier, Erin -- 1,2,3,4 Socha, Jessica -- 1,2,3 Balest, Kimberly -- 1 Forster, Chrissy-- 1,2 Meier, Megan -- 1,2,3,4 Solema, Terry -- 1,2,3,4 Banaszewski, Dorothy -- 1,2 Menett, Teri -- 1,2,3,4 Stypula, Jeanne -- 1,2,3 Baptist, Lil -- 1,2,3,4 G Miller, Lisa -- 1 Sullivan, Erin -- 1 Barker, Celeste -- 1,2,3,4 Gallo, Denise -- 1,2,3,4 Mock, Jessica-- 1 Barker, Julie -- 1,2 Gennett, Jamie -- 1 Montini, Maria -- 1 T Barr, Crystal -- 1,2,3,4 George, Justine -- 1,2,3,4 Mosay, Sally -- 1,2,3,4 Thomas, Carrie -- 1,2,3,4 Beamer, Elizabeth --1,2 Gioia, Margaret -- 1,2,3,4 Mumma, Carol -- 1,2,3 Thomas, Tesha -- 1,2 Bence, Denise -- 1 Goode, Kelly -- 1 Murphy, Mandy -- 1,2,3,4 Thompson, Nancy -- 1 Bednarski, Kim -- 1 Goode, Stacy -- 1 Thompson, Tammy -- 1,2,3,4 Bell, Jenny -- 1,2,3,4 Greaser, Tricia -- 1,2,3,4 N Trimarco, Sara -- 1, 2 Billingsley, Jody -- 1,2,3,4 Greene, Jessica -- 1,2,3 Nee, Carol -- 1,2,3 Trombold, Claudia -- 1 Blair, Rhonda -- 1 Truitt, Audrey -- 1,2,3,4 Bley, Lee Ann -- 1,2 H O Tuscano, Jennifer -- 1,2,3,4 Bogovic, Katie -- 1,2,3,4 Halapin, Jill -- 1,2,3,4 Oaks, Jami -- 1,2,3,4 Britcher, Krista -- 1,2,3 Hale, Bridget -- 1,2,3,4 Owens, Diane -- 1 U Britt, Lisa -- 1,2,3,4 Hargreaves, Amy -- 1,2,3 Urban, Kaitlin -- 1 Brown, Qiuana -- 1,2, 3 Helsel, Shelley -- 1,2,3,4 P Brown, Susan -- 1,2,3,4 Hennon, Tracie -- 1,2,3,4 Park, Melissa -- 1,2,3,4 V Herbert, Jean -- 1 Patterson, Lindsay -- 1 Vass, Suzanna -- 1 C Hess, Janet -- 1,2,3,4 Patterson, Melissa -- 1,2,3,4 Visnovsky, Carol -- 1,2 Cagni, Deb -- 1,2 Hollis, Meredith -- 1,2,3,4 Pflueger, Michele -- 1 Cale, Lindsay -- 1,2,3,4 Priest, Sarah -- 1,2,3 W Caputa, Cindy -- 1.2 I Wajers, Pat -- 1,2,3,4 Carey, Patricia -- 1,2,3,4 Ingram, Chasity R Walters, Carrie -- 1 Certo, Lori -- 1 Irwin, Kristin -- 1,2,3,4 Rairie, Kim -- 1 Widmer, Sarah -- 1,2 Cicero, Michele -- 1,2,3 Ream, Lisa -- 1 Williams, Bev -- 1 Cicuto, Jamie -- 1,2,3,4 J Reigh, Shannon -- 1,2,3 Wilson, Carolyn -- 1 Cleveland, Daina -- 1,2,3,4 Jacko, Jeanne -- 1 Rietscha, Jessica -- 1,2,3,4 Wood, Jendi -- 1 Conner, Samantha -- 1,2,3,4 Jamison, Edna -- 1,2 Rife, Heather -- 1,2 Worek,DR. ERIN Arlene MEIER -- 1 Creswell, Kristin -- 1,2,3,4 K Risch, Vanessa -- 1,2,3 Croyle, Toddy -- 1,2,3,4 Kartovicky, Janet -- 1,2,3,4 Ritchey, Jessica -- 1 Y Kessler, Amy -- 1,2,3,4 Roberts, Cheryl -- 1,2 Young, Helen -- 1,2,3,4 D Ketter, Lu Ann -- 1,2,3,4 Rosso, Sue -- 1,2,3,4 Young, Mindy -- 1,2,3,4 Dalton, Andrea -- 1,2, 3 Knapic, Erin -- 1,2,3 Dawes, Wendy -- 1 Kosmack, Janine -- 1,2,3,4 Z Day, Tanya -- 1,2 Krischer, Allison -- 1,2,3,4 Zapf, Jessica -- 1,2,3,4

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Lady Cat “Alumni Alley”

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

The Lady Cat Program Thanks Them For Their Support!

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Lady Cats in Action

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