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Location ...... Loudonville, N.Y. Inside Front Cover ...... The College page 23 Enrollment ...... 2,900 Siena and the Capital District Founded ...... 1937 Page 1...... Contents/Quick Facts President ...... Fr. Kevin E. Mackin, O.F.M. Pages 2-3 ...... 2005 Outlook Vice President: ...... Fr. James Toal, O.F.M. Seniors Page 4 ...... Norah Haddad, Tisha Salamino Director of Athletics ...... John D’Argenio Page 5 ...... Carrie Getz, Megan Woltz Nickname ...... Saints Page 6 ...... Lisa DiBlasi Colors ...... Green and Gold Page 7...... Adrian St. Cin Affiliation ...... NCAA Division I Page 8 ...... Chani Grant Conference ...... Metro Atlantic Athletic Page 9 ...... Sarah Rose, Colleen Price Pages 20-21...... Support Services Field (capacity) ...... Siena Field (1,000) Juniors Page 22...... Administration Surface ...... Grass Page 10 . . . . Jamie Walker, Alyson DeMarino Page 23 ...... The College Athletic Department Phone . . .(518) 783-2551 Page 11...... Tara Campbell, Christa Fasano Page 24 ...... Academics at Siena Assistant Athletic Director/SWA Sophomores Page 25...... The Capital Region Page 12...... Kelly Boyle, Caitlin Fairclough ...... Joyce Eggleston Page 26 ...... 2004 Statistics Page 13. . . Jennifer Griner, Jannelle Iaquinto Assistant Athletic Director ...... Kim Moutz Freshmen Pages 27-28 ...... The Record Book Assistant Athletic Director . . .Theresa Wenzel Page 14 . . . . . Jennifer Granato, Andrea Piela Inside Back Cover ...... Siena Athletics Athletic Department Secretary . . .Sybille Cowan ...... Stacey Landini Back Cover ...... 2004 Schedule Athletic Department Phone . . .(518) 783-2450 Page 15 ...... 2005 Roster Press Box Phone ...... (518) 542-7240 Page 16 ...... Head Coach Peejay Brun The Capital Region Page 16 ...... Assistant Coaches page 25 Softball Information Pages 17-18 ...... 2005 Opponents Head Coach Page 19. . . Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference . . . . .Peejay Brun (3rd Season-Hawaii ’95) Record ...... 28-56-1 Assistant Coach ...... Tim Jeavons Assistant Coach ...... Stacey Simpson Office Phone ...... (518) 783-2916 E-Mail ...... [email protected] Coaching Staff Lettermen Returning/Lost ...... 18/4 page 16 Starters Returning/Lost ...... 8/1 Pitchers Returning/Lost ...... 3/0 2004 Overall Record ...... 14-33-1 The Record Home ...... 7-11 Book Away ...... 7-18-1 pages 27-28 Neutral ...... 0-4 MAAC Record ...... 5-11 Sports Information Sports Information Director ...... Jason Rich Office Phone ...... (518) 783-2411 Home/Cell Phone ...... (518) 542-7240 Outlook E-mail ...... [email protected] pages 2-3 Assistant SID ...... Camelia Trahan E-mail ...... [email protected] Graduate Intern ...... Ryan Smith The Siena Website . . . . .www.SienaSaints.com

To the media: This publication should answer most of the ques- tions you have about the 2005 Siena softball Meet the team. If you need any other information, or would Saints like to speak with the coaching staff, or members pages 4-14 of the 2005 Siena softball team, please contact the Siena College Sports Information Office. Credits Jason Rich The 2005 Siena College Softball Media Guide is published by the Siena College Sports Information Office. It was written and Siena College Sports Information Office, 515 edited by sports information director, Jason Rich. Assistance Loudon Road, Loudonville, N.Y. 12211-1462 was provided by Jeff Avila and Peejay Brun. Admission to all games is free of charge, and the Design by: Jan Jarvis, Willow Graphics. media is always welcome; however, we do ask Printing by: Walter Snyder Printer, Inc., Troy, N.Y. that you contact the sports information office Photography by: Stockton Photo, Inc. prior to each game you plan on attending, so Albany and Capital District photos courtesy of Albany that proper arrangements may be made. County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc.

Siena College Softball 2005 1 2005 Outlook resh off the program’s initial should be a solid option for Brun with a year onfield leader of this year’s unit and effectively FMAAC Tournament appearance, of experience under her belt. control the Saints’ pitching corps. Price is a the conference coaches tabbed the Saints second Senior Adrian St. Cin is a mainstay in the vocal organizer who serves as another coach in the 2004 Preseason MAAC Poll. middle of the everyday lineup and adds the on the field. Last year she threw out 15 of 27 However, a devastating injury and inconsis- dimension of power to the Saints’ rotation. would-be base stealers. tency plagued the team all year leading to a St. Cin fired 50 innings as a junior, registering Price adds much-needed experience and season that did not pan out the way third-year 30 strikeouts. She has the velocity to help out poise behind the dish and has worked hard at head coach Peejay Brun had hoped. in late-game situations and the endurance to improving her offensive production. “Last year, we never really got in sync,” Brun start in key situations. At the plate St. Cin Andrea Piela is a highly regarded newcomer said. “But we did have a lot of positives, and batted .243 with five homeruns last season. who will spell Price and provide a different feel we are ready to step back in and compete Senior Tisha Salamino rounds out the dimension to the catching position. She brings for a conference championship.” returning pitching quartet and is perhaps the the unique aspect of speed behind the dish Brun’s optimism stems from the emergence of most polished alternative to Campbell. and has a knack for getting on base. several individuals and the return of senior Carrie Salamino battled through injury to Getz, who red-shirted last season after earning make 22 appearances last season, INFIELD All-MAAC and All-Region accolades in 2003. finishing second on the team with The main damage done to the The Saints also welcome back their entire three victories. She changes speeds Saints by graduation last season pitching staff, highlighted by junior Tara well and has good command of the was the loss of four-year starter, Campbell, one of the most consistent zone. At full health this spring, she shortstop Veronica Arredondo. and dominant pitchers in the MAAC. could compete for conference starts. Arredondo’s consistent play Freshman Stacey Landini will will be difficult to replace, but PITCHING gain valuable experience this there is no shortage of veteran Tara Campbell is the unchal- year apprenticing the Saints’ talent occupying the remainder of lenged ace of the 2005 staff veteran staff. She has all the tools the dirt. and should compete for All- to become a great collegiate The team is again strong at the League accolades. As pitcher. Landini could see addi- corners, with seniors Sarah Rose a sophomore, she tional playing time at first and Lisa DiBlasi returning at tossed 127 base as she has the offensive third base and first base, respec- innings, striking talent to contribute to the tively, this spring. Rose was a out a pro- Saints’ lineup immediately. Second-Team All-MAAC selection gram-record as a sophomore and followed that 121 batters. CATCHING effort up with a record-setting She posted an Senior Colleen Price junior campaign in which she 8-9 record, which brings all the intangibles established program benchmarks included five shutouts and a needed to serve as the for homeruns (7) and RBI (36). no-hitter. She mixes her pitches Rose also boasted the highest extremely well and has added fielding percentage among velocity as her career has advanced. everyday positional players. This year she will be asked to take Classmate Lisa DiBlasi, who is her game to another level if the a consistent force at first base, Saints hope to advance deep into joins her across the diamond. the postseason. DiBlasi had just four errors in “Tara is one of the top arms in the 208 chances last season and league,” Brun said. “We have a chance started 37 of the 41 games every time she steps in the circle.” she appeared in. Campbell was also second on the Perhaps the most pleasant team with a .287 batting average development of the 2004 in 93 plate appearances. campaign was the emergence Sophomore Jannelle Iaquinto, of junior college transfer who flashed signs of brilliance Megan Woltz who led the during her rookie campaign, Saints in hitting in her initial accompanies Campbell. Iaquinto season in Loudonville. was second on the team in Woltz is a lefty slap hitter innings pitched and ERA, and who batted .338 with

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2 Siena College Softball 2005 17 runs and three stolen bases. She will likely to get on base over half the time as she has Junior Jamie Walker is also a proven see her name penciled into the number two done throughout her career. alternative. Walker has played in 60 games in spot of the order once again this spring. The absence of Getz did allow for the expe- her two years in Loudonville and is a strong Sophomore Kelly Boyle has the dited development of now-sophomore center- defender with great speed. When in the lineup, inside track at being named fielder Jennifer Griner. Griner batted .279 Brun will look to her to be the catalyst at the Arredondo’s replacement at short. with three homeruns, 23 runs scored and a bottom of the order to turn the card over for Boyle appeared in 29 games last season team-high six stolen bases as the team’s every- game-changing rallies. and has worked hard on improving day leadoff hitter. She will compete with Getz her all around game. She is a for the top spot in the order, but will likely SCHEDULE capable defender and has the maintain her position in the middle of the The Siena season begins a long way from the strength to add power to outfield after a spectacular defensive debut. spring thaw of the Capital Region in Macon, the Saints’ lineup. Junior Junior Christa Fasano started 38 games a Ga. The Saints will play Samford, Mississippi Alyson DeMarino is year ago and will likely maintain her starting job Valley State, conference rival Marist and a solid defender who in right field or as the designated player. Fasano Mercer in late February. adds depth to the will be looked to for increased offensive produc- The team then takes three weeks off before left side of the tion after two years of active playing time. an extended trip to the Sunshine State over infield. Sophomore Seniors Chani Grant and Norah Haddad spring break. The Saints begin with three days walk-on Caitlin will also be called upon on a regular basis. Grant of non-stop action in Orlando’s Rebel Spring Fairclough and played in 37 games last year, batting .240 with Games against the likes of Wisconsin-Green freshman Jennifer Granato also 16 runs scored. She is a consistent presence Bay, Vermont, Florida A & M, Hartford, Cornell, could see action in the middle and a threat on the basepaths. Haddad Albany. They then make the voyage down the infield. Granato was a top high saw limited action in 18 games, Space Coast to South Beach where they battle school hitter who impressed in the but will be looked upon this Wisconsin and Florida International in Miami. fall and will be a difficult bat to year for an added The northern portion of the schedule leave out of the everyday lineup. spark off the begins at Bucknell on March 29. Other bench in key regional non-conference clashes include: OUTFIELD situations. Colgate, Cornell, Vermont, St. Francis The Saints’ outfield is deep and (N.Y.), Holy Cross, Binghamton, Dartmouth, experienced, thanks in large part Quinnipiac and Albany. to the return of senior sensation The MAAC schedule presents its Carrie Getz. Getz crushed usual challenges with Canisius and program records for hits (60) Fairfield listed as the Coaches’ top and batting average (.462) as two preseason choices. a junior two seasons ago “We are really excited to get before missing last year things started and show how much with a medical red-shirt. we have improved,” Brun said. She will be a regular in “This is a veteran team, with great the everyday lineup, where focus on the task at hand.” the team will count on her

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Jennifer Griner

Siena College Softball 2005 3 Seniors 3 Norah Haddad 4 Tisha Salmino

SENIOR-OUTFIELD SENIOR-PITCHER Born: Dec. 31, 1983 Born: July 6, 1983 Latham, N.Y./Shaker Las Vegas, Nev./Durango Major: History Major: Marketing/ Management

GENERAL: A local product who provides much needed speed...Diligent GENERAL: A dominate pitcher with worker who is willing to serve in a deceptive movement and outstanding variety of roles for the betterment of velocity...Creative hurler who mixes the team...Good bunter who has pitches well...Will be a top option in improved offensive game immensely the circle again this season...Daughter during the off-season...Daughter of of George and Cindy Grisnik. Farhan and Sue Haddad. AS A JUNIOR: Started 12 games, AS A JUNIOR: Saw action in 18 landing a 3-9 record...Pitched 67.2 games, starting six...Had a .143 innings and recorded 31 strikeouts... batting average...Went to the plate Posted an ERA of 4.66. 21 times and had three hits, one RBI and four runs. AS A SOPHOMORE: Finished second on the team with a 3.39 ERA...Made AS A SOPHOMORE: Started six of 22 games she appeared in...Scored nine starts and logged eight complete games...Battled through injury to four runs and collected four hits in 20 at bats (.200)...Recorded two return to the rotation in the MAAC Tournament...Struck out 43 batters sacrifices and did not make an error in three defensive chances. in 76.1 innings of work. AS A FRESHMAN: Played in 18 games, starting once...Recorded one hit, AS A FRESHMAN: Led the team with a 2.87 ERA in 75 innings of work... RBI and run in just six at bats. Tops on squad with 58 strikeouts and seven complete games...Posted a 2-8 record in 15 appearances, starting 10 times...Limited opponents to BRUN ON HADDAD: “Norah brings a personality to this team like no team-low .234 batting average...Walked just 31 batters and allowed only other. She’s able to get the team going when they’re down, an invaluable 24 earned runs. asset. She’s also improved her hitting and should get some time at the plate this year.” BRUN ON SALAMINO: “Tisha has great natural velocity in the circle and has been working on fine-tuning her control. We’ll be looking for her experience and speed to play a factor down the road.” Haddad STATS YEAR G AB H AVG R 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO 2002 18 6 1 .167 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 Salamino STATS 2003 22 20 4 .200 4 0 0 0 0 0 6 YEAR G GS CG IP H R ER BB SO WP ERA 2004 18 21 3 .143 4 0 0 0 1 1 5 2002 15 12 7 75.1 66 37 24 31 58 16 2.23 TOT58478.1709 00 02 1 14 2003 16 9 8 76.1 89 51 37 24 43 9 3.40 2004 22 12 1 67.2 93 60 45 32 31 10 4.66 TOT 53 33 16 219.1 248 148 106 87 132 35 3.38

4 Siena College Softball 2005 Seniors 7 Carrie Getz 18 Megan Woltz

SENIOR-OUTFIELD SENIOR-SECOND BASE Born: Jan. 26, 1982 Born: May 1, 1983 Slingerlands, N.Y./Bethlehem Riverside, Calif. Major: Psychology Riverside Community College Major: History

GENERAL: Preseason All-MAAC Selection...One of the top slappers in GENERAL: Enjoyed a breakthrough the nation...A local product who season in her initial year with the graduated from Bethlehem High program last year...Crafty slap-hitter School...One of the most difficult outs who can get on base...Hits consistently in the MAAC and the nation at large... for average and plays solid defense... Good base runner with outstanding Utility player who comes to Siena all foot speed...Daughter of Keith and the way from junior college in Nancy Getz. California...Is equally adept in the infield or outfield...Slapper, who batted IN 2004: MEDICAL RED-SHIRT .362 with seven doubles at Riverside CC AS A JUNIOR: An All-Region and All-MAAC First-Team selection...Carried en route to being selected First-Team All-Conference...Daughter of Barry a .462 batting average, the seventh Woltz and Colleen Pope...Has two sisters, Courtney and Molly...Chose Siena highest in the nation and third because of the size of the school, location and softball program...Aspires highest in Northeast...Broke her to be a college professor. own school record with 60 hits... AS A JUNIOR: Started 40 of 43 games she saw action in...Led the team Her 24 runs scored were the with a .338 batting average...Had a team-high 45 hits and drove in nine most on the team and seventh runs...Also had seven doubles...At Colgate (4/29) she had three hits, drove most in school history...Led in three runs, and scored three times. the team with 16 stolen bases in 18 attempts...Made BRUN ON WOLTZ: “In one year, Megan proved that she is one of the just one error in 49 best second baseman in the MAAC. She’ll be hitting in the number two chances in centerfield... spot this year and her quickness will play a huge role at second base.” Started 36 of 37 games played in. AS A SOPHOMORE: Started all 38 games...Led team with a .389 batting average in 111 at bats...Collected one double, one triple and a homerun...Paced the team with 11 stolen bases which lead the team for the second straight season... Possessed a .404 on-base percentage and a .957 fielding percentage in centerfield...20 runs scored were second most on the team. AS A FRESHMAN: Started in 42 games...Notched 26 hits and scored 17 runs...Topped the team in stolen bases with 11.

Getz STATS YEAR G AB H AVG R 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO 2001 43 127 26 .205 17 2 0 0 6 7 31 2002 38 131 51 .389 20 1 1 1 8 4 14 Woltz STATS 2003 37 130 60 .462 24 0 1 0 8 10 10 YEAR G AB H AVG R 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO 2004 MEDICAL RED-SHIRT 2004 43 133 45 .338 17 7 0 0 9 1 10 TOT 118 388 137 .353 61 3 2 1 22 21 55 TOT 43 133 45 .338 17 7 0 0 9 1 10

Siena College Softball 2005 5 Seniors 19 Lisa DiBlasi

SENIOR-FIRST BASE Born: May 6, 1983 Amsterdam, N.Y. Amsterdam Major: Marketing/ Management

GENERAL: A powerful slugger whose offensive prowess will again earn her a spot in the starting lineup...Capable infielder with experience at first base... Daughter of Joseph and Kathleen DiBlasi. AS A JUNIOR: Started 37 games, appearing in 41...Batted .176 with 16 hits in 91 at bats...First on the team with 18 walks...Drove in six runs...Against Marist on April 24, she drove in two runs on one hit. AS A SOPHOMORE: Appeared in 23 games, starting 15 ...Batted .250 with 12 hits in 48 at bats...Finished fourth on the team with nine RBI...Stole two bases in two attempts ...Made just one error in 89 chances (.989 fielding percentage). AS A FRESHMAN: Played in 14 games, starting twice...Collected two hits and one RBI in 16 at bats. BRUN ON DIBLASI: “Lisa put in time over the off-season and made great strides. She’ll see action at first base and will be a factor in the fifth or sixth spot of the order.”

DiBlasi STATS YEAR G AB H AVG R 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO 2002 14 16 2 .125 0 0 0 0 1 1 10 2003 23 48 12 .250 0 1 0 0 9 5 17 2004 41 91 16 .176 2 0 0 1 6 18 24 TOT 78 155 30 .194 2 1 0 1 16 24 51

6 Siena College Softball 2005 Seniors 20 Adrian St. Cin

SENIOR-FIRST BASE PITCHER Born: Feb. 26, 1983 San Jose, Calif./Presentation Major: Psychology

GENERAL: A strong and talented player whose versatility might be her biggest attribute...Will see time at both first base, designated hitter and in the circle...Powerful hitter who adds pop to the middle of the Saints’ lineup. AS A JUNIOR: Started 39 of the 40 games she played in...Batted .243 with a .409 slugging percentage...Second on the team with five homeruns...In 115 at bats she recorded 28 hits, 12 RBI, scored 12 runs, and had four doubles...Walked eight times... Against St. Francis on April 7, she posted two hits, two RBI, and two homeruns...Started seven games as a pitcher...Pitched 50.1 innings, recording 30 strikeouts with a 4.03 ERA...Held opponents batting average to .232. AS A SOPHOMORE: An All-MAAC Second-Team Selection... Started 35 games as an everyday player and 10 in the circle... Finished third among everyday players with a .286 batting average...Led the team with four homeruns and tied for the team lead with 19 RBI...Slugging percentage of .454 was second best on team...Walked 13 times and boasted a .383 on-base percentage...In the circle, she was the only Saint to register a winning record (5-4)...Compiled a 4.64 ERA and had 26 strike outs in 54+ innings of work. AS A FRESHMAN: Led the team with 17 appearances on the beam, registering a 2.98 earned run average...Finished the season with a 4-5 overall record...her 87.2 innings pitched were far and away the most on the team...Struck out 34 batters and limited the opposition to a .254 batting average ...Played 16 games at first base, starting 14...Totaled 36 official plate appearances with five hits and five RBI ...Fielding percentage was an impressive .987. BRUN ON ST. CIN: “After injuries in the fall, A.C. comes back strong as ever. She’ll be hitting in the clean-up spot and will see equal playing time at first base and in the circle.” St. Cin STATS Pitching YEAR G GS CG IP H R ER BB SO WP ERA 2002 17 15 6 87.2 82 40 29 38 34 13 2.32 2003 13 10 2 54.1 77 50 36 21 26 7 4.64 2004 17 7 0 50.1 47 43 29 21 30 4 4.03 TOT 47 32 8 192.1 206 133 94 80 90 24 3.42 HItting YEAR G AB H AVG R 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO 2002 16 36 5 .139 1 1 0 1 5 3 10 2003 35 119 34 .286 11 4 0 4 19 1 15 2004 40 115 28 .243 12 4 0 5 12 8 21 TOT 91 270 67 .248 24 9 0 10 36 12 46

Siena College Softball 2005 7 Seniors 21 Chani Grant

SENIOR-OUTFIELD Born: June 9, 1983 Santa Rosa, Calif./Analy Major: Psychology

GENERAL: Brings a tremendous amount of speed and quickness to the team on both the offensive and defensive sides of the field...Solid fundamental player with above- average bat speed...One of three Californians on the team...Daughter of Alan and Anita Grant. AS A JUNIOR: Started 31 of 37 games she played in...Batted .240 with a .307 slugging percentage... In 75 at bats, she had 18 hits, three RBI, and 11 runs scored...Third on the team with five doubles...On April 15 against Bucknell she recorded two hits in two at bats, drove in two runs, and had two doubles. AS A SOPHOMORE: Saw action in 17 games, starting 11...Scored three runs and had four hits in 31 at bats...Drew five walks and notched two sacrifices...Had just one error in 16 chances. AS A FRESHMAN: Played in 33 games, starting 26...Registered 14 hits and five runs with 64 at bats...Posted two assists and a .925 fielding percentage. BRUN ON GRANT: “Chani has a nice bat and solid outfielding skills. We will look for her to have another great season.”

Grant STATS YEAR G AB H AVG R 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO 2002336414.2195 10 03 1 9 2003 17 31 4 .129 3 1 0 0 1 5 6 2004 37 75 18 .240 11 5 0 0 3 8 20 TOT 87 140 36 .257 19 7 0 0 7 14 35

8 Siena College Softball 2005 Seniors 22 Sarah Rose 23 Colleen Price

SENIOR-THIRD BASE SENIOR-CATCHER Born: May 17, 1983 Born: Jan. 31, 1983 Loudon, N.H. Hampton Bays, N.Y. Merrimack Valley Hampton Bays Major: Marketing/ Major: Marketing/ Management Management

GENERAL: An all-around athlete with GENERAL: An athletic player who is solid fundamentals both offensively a natural receiver behind the plate... and defensively...Powerful bat will add Equipped with a gifted arm and a depth to the lineup and middle infield powerful bat...Extremely hard worker ...A two-time, All-State selection in who conveys tremendous leadership high school...Daughter of Eddy and ...Daughter of Paul and Eileen Price. Patricia Rose. AS A JUNIOR: Selected to the MAAC AS A JUNIOR: Started all 48 games All-Academic Team...Started 37 of 39 at third base...Made history by break- games she played in...Batted .132 ing the season RBI record with 36, and tied for the most homeruns with with 10 hits, three RBI and four doubles...Threw out 15 of 37 attempted seven...Recorded a team-best .493 slugging percentage...Ended season base stealers...On April 3 against conference rival Niagara University she fourth on team with .275 batting average...Collected 39 hits in 142 at posted two RBI and one hit. bats...Posted seven RBI, and four hits against Bucknell University (4/15). AS A SOPHOMORE: Appeared in 34 games making 31 starts...Notched AS A SOPHOMORE: Second-Team All-MAAC selection at third base... 10 hits, eight runs and four RBI...Drew Started all 37 games...Ended season third on team with .319 batting 14 walks and boasted a .280 average...Tied for team lead with 19 RBI and was second with three on-base percentage...Made just homeruns...Collected 38 hits in 19 at bats...54 total bases were second three errors behind the dish... most on squad...Led team with 10 extra base hits. Tossed out eight would-be base stealers. AS A FRESHMAN: Played in 36 games, starting 33...Collected 21 hits in 101 at bats (.208)...Blasted a team-best five homeruns and drove in 17 AS A FRESHMAN: Played runs...Boasted a .959 fielding percentage...Compiled a .406 slugging in and started 26 games percentage and registered five doubles. ...Had 18 hits in 75 at bats...Batted BRUN ON ROSE: “Sarah has great athleticism and is tough to stop .240 with three offensively. She is a strong defensive presence at third base and will hit doubles and in the middle of the lineup.” three RBI...Led team with 99 put outs and was second with 17 assists...991 fielding percentage was best on team. BRUN ON PRICE: “Colleen is our on-field leader. She is a solid catcher who works hard on offense. Look for her to have a breakout year both offensively and defensively.”

Rose STATS Price STATS YEAR G AB H AVG R 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO YEAR G AB H AVG R 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO 2002 36 101 21 .208 9 5 0 5 17 7 28 2002 26 75 18 .240 4 3 0 0 3 2 21 2003 37 119 38 .319 14 7 0 3 19 13 17 2003 34 76 10 .132 8 4 0 0 4 14 14 2004 48 142 39 .275 20 10 0 7 36 14 27 2004 39 76 10 .132 2 4 0 0 3 2 13 TOT 121 362 98 .271 43 22 0 15 72 34 72 Totals 99 227 38 .167 14 11 0 0 10 18 48

Siena College Softball 2005 9 Juniors 5 Jamie Walker 15 Alyson DeMarino

JUNIOR-OUTFIELD JUNIOR-THIRD BASE Born: July 30, 1984 Born: July 6, 1984 Austin, Texas/Bowie Congers, N.Y./Clarkstown Major: Marketing/ Major: Marketing/ Management Management

GENERAL: Solid defensive player who GENERAL: Very good defensive cracked the lineup as a freshman... player who will see time at a variety Very quick slapper who does the little of infield positions...Daughter of things to help team win...Daughter of Alfred and Kathy DeMarino. James and Becky Walker. AS A SOPHOMORE: Saw limited AS A SOPHOMORE: Started 24 of 32 action, starting three games in four games, batting .190...In 58 at bats she appearances...In nine at bats she had had 11 hits and scored 13 runs...Played three hits, drove in six runs, scored a solid game at Colgate (4/29), scoring three times and batted .333...Also had three times and collecting two hits. a slugging percentage of .556...Had a breakout game against St. Francis (4/7), collecting two hits, four RBI and AS A FRESHMAN: Started 23 of 28 games she appeared in...Had five two runs in three at bats. hits, two runs scored and a walk in 46 at bats...Also collected a sacrifice and made just one error in 28 outfield chances. AS A FRESHMAN: Saw limited action mostly as a defensive replacement ...Played seven games, starting three. BRUN ON WALKER: “Jamie has natural speed that helps us in tight situations. She’s one of our top defenders and slaps well from the left side.” BRUN ON DEMARINO: “A walk-on two years ago, Alyson has stepped her game up. She’s a solid defender and has become a good hitter. She’ll Walker STATS be gaining more playing time at third base this season.” YEAR G AB H AVG R 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO 2003 28 46 5 .109 2 0 0 0 0 1 14 DeMarino STATS 2004 32 58 11 .190 13 1 0 0 0 1 14 YEAR G AB H AVG R 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO TOT 60 104 16 .267 15 1 0 0 0 2 28 2003 7 4 0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2004 4 9 3 .333 2 2 0 0 6 1 0 TOT11133.2312 20 06 1 0

10 Siena College Softball 2005 Juniors 17 Tara Campbell 42 Christa Fasano

JUNIOR-PITCHER JUNIOR-OUTFIELD Born: Sept. 14, 1984 Born: Jan. 10, 1984 San Diego, Calif./Monte Vista Southampton, N.Y. Major: Biology Immaculate Heart Major: Marketing/ Management GENERAL: Developed into the ace of the staff as a rookie and has not let up...Possesses great competitiveness, GENERAL: Combines a powerful terrific control and above-average throwing arm with an improving velocity in fastball...A two-time All- offensive arsenal...In High School, she Grossmont League selection in high made All-Conference, All-County, All- school...Daughter of Anthony and Area, All-Parochial, and All-State for Jane Campbell. two years in a row...Daughter of Michael and Debra Fasano. AS A SOPHOMORE: Started 17 games in the circle, ending the season with AS A SOPHOMORE: An All-MAAC an 8-9 record...Pitched a team-high Academic Selection...Started 28 of 38 127.1 innings, posting a team-best ERA 2.20...Collected a team-best 121 games she played in...Batted .195... Scored three runs on 16 hits and strikeouts and held opponents to a .230 batting average...On the season drove in seven runs...Against rival Niagara University, she had three RBI she batted .287 with 23 hits in 80 at bats...Drove in six runs, had two and scored a run with one hit. doubles, and scored six times...On April 22, against Binghamton, she had AS A FRESHMAN: Broke into the starting lineup from the start, starting three hits and drove in two runs at four at bats...Pitched a 36 of 37 games...Tied for second on the team with eight extra base hits no-hitter at Iona (5/1). ...Seven doubles tied for the team lead...Collected 24 hits in 108 at bats. AS A FRESHMAN: An All-MAAC Second- BRUN ON FASANO: “Christa has a great swing and will contribute to our Team Selection...Led team with 2.35 offensive strategy. She’ll see time in the outfield and as a designated player.” ERA...Collected team-best 98 strike outs in 122.1 innings of Fasano STATS work...Limited YEAR G AB H AVG R 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO opponents to 2003 36 108 24 .222 10 7 1 0 6 9 15 .247 batting 2004 38 82 16 .195 3 1 0 0 7 3 14 average and TOT 74 190 40 .210 13 8 1 0 13 12 29 walked just 52. BRUN ON CAMPBELL: “No doubt, Tara is one of the toughest pitchers in the MAAC. She has unbelievable control and a drive to dominate all batters. She’s also developed into one of our top hitters and will see time at the plate again this spring.”

Campbell STATS Pitching YEAR G GS CG IP H R ER BB SO WP ERA 2003 26 18 12 122.1 113 55 41 52 98 2 2.35 2004 27 17 12 127.1 112 58 40 36 121 3 2.20 TOT 53 35 24 249.2 225 113 81 88 219 5 2.27 Hitting YEAR G AB H AVG R 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO 2003 31 62 10 .161 7 0 0 0 6 5 10 2004 34 80 23 .287 6 3 0 0 6 2 11 TOT 65 142 33 .233 13 3 0 0 12 7 21

Siena College Softball 2005 11 Sophomores 6 Kelly Boyle 13 Caitlin Fairclough

SOPHOMORE-SHORTSTOP SOPHOMORE - SHORTSTOP Born: September 29, 1984 SECOND BASE Tewksbury, Mass. Born: August 1, 1985 Tewksbury Memorial Eastchester, N.Y./Ursuline Major: Business Major: Creative Arts

GENERAL: Boyle gained valuable GENERAL: A sophomore walk-on with experience as a freshman and should a great attitude and work ethic...A add much-needed offensive help this two-sport athlete at Ursuline, Fairclough spring...Selected Lowell Sun Player of also excelled at volleyball...Named the Year as a senior at Tewksbury...Also All-League and All-Section as a named Merrimack Valley Conference freshman, sophomore, junior and Division I Player of the Year and senior...Selected NYPHSAA Scholar- chosen to the Boston Herald’s All- Athlete as a junior and senior...Team Scholastic Squad...Was a three-time MVP as a senior and a Senior All-Star Lowell Sun All-Star and four-time pick...A creative arts major who enjoys All-Conference selection...Daughter of Thomas and Nancy Boyle...Brother painting when not on the diamond...Chose Siena because of the atmosphere, Tom graduated from Quinnipiac and sister Molly currently attends people and small class sizes...Mother Nuala was born in Limerick, Ireland, Suffolk Law School...Has younger brother Jere as well...Chose Siena Father James is a Vietnam War veteran. because of the softball program. BRUN ON FAIRCLOUGH: “Caitlin is made of 100% heart and has been AS A FRESHMAN: Started 22 of 29 games she appeared in...Batted .172 a great addition to our team. She never quits and never backs down. ...Tied for third on team with nine RBI...Hit two homeruns...Had 11 hits in She’s been able to learn a lot from others and yet she’s able to inspire 64 at bats and scored seven times...Against Binghamton (4/22) she had all around her.” two hits, a homerun, three RBI, and two runs scored... BRUN ON BOYLE: “Kelly will see some playing time at shortstop this spring. She has a great bat and is a smart base runner.”

Boyle STATS YEAR G AB H AVG R 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO 2004 29 64 11 .172 7 1 1 2 9 3 7 TOT 29 64 11 .172 7 1 1 2 9 3 7

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14 Jennifer Griner 33 Jannelle Iaquinto

SOPHOMORE-OUTFIELD SOPHOMORE-PITCHER Born: October 1, 1985 Born: August 17, 1985 Niskayuna, N.Y./Colonie Central Wilmington, Mass. Major: Undecided Arlington Catholic Major: Undecided

GENERAL: Speedy outfielder with a knack for getting on base...Can hit for GENERAL: Powerful pitcher who power and average...Dominated Capital gained valuable experience as a Region pitching in high school...Set freshman...Has good velocity and the single-season school records for command...Closed out her high school hits (33), runs (19) and stolen bases career as the school’s all-time leader (12) as a junior for 21-2 Colonie...The in strikeouts...Tossed two no-hitters as accomplishments landed her Suburban a junior and recorded eight shutouts Council Player of the Year kudos as and a 0.89 earned run average...During well as recognition on the 2002 Troy her stellar career, she was recognized Record First Team...Daughter of Gerald on the Boston Globe All-League team and Catherine Griner...One of six children, sister Christie attended Siena as well as the Boston Herald All-Scholastic team...Daughter of Greg and and Northeastern and brother John, Hofstra...Chose Siena because of the Janice Iaquinto...Played volleyball and softball for four years in high atmosphere on campus. school...Has younger sister Christina...Chose Siena because of its athletic programs and the team AS A FRESHMAN: Saw action in 42 games starting 39...Batted .279 and members she met. finished third on team with 34 hits and three homeruns...Scored a team- high 23 times, and drove in AS A FRESHMAN: Made 12 starts in the circle, nine runs...April 12, 2004 posting an ERA of 3.22...Held at Vermont, she had a opponents to a .299 batting homerun, double, average and had 39 strikeouts drove in four runs, in 69.2 innings of work... and scored twice all on Against Sacred Heart (4/20), three hits. she had five strikeouts... At the plate she BRUN ON GRINER: recorded one hit in “Jennifer is one of the six at bats and fastest players on the drove in one run... team. She adds range Had a .167 batting to the outfield average on the and her season. speed also plays a BRUN ON IAQUINTO: factor on the “Jannelle is still young, base paths.” but coming along nicely. She will need to gain experience but her velocity will bring depth to the pitching staff immediately.”

Griner STATS Iaquinto STATS YEAR G AB H AVG R 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO YEAR G GS CG IP H R ER BB SO WP ERA 2004 42 122 34 .279 23 3 0 3 9 8 13 2004 18 12 4 69.2 85 46 32 29 39 7 3.22 TOT 42 122 34 .279 23 3 0 3 9 8 13 TOT 18 12 4 69.2 85 46 32 29 39 7 3.22

Siena College Softball 2005 13 Freshmen 2 Jennifer Granato 12 Stacey Landini

FRESHMAN-THIRD BASE FRESHMAN - FIRST BASE Born: December 21, 1985 PITCHER Clifton Park, N.Y. Born: April 14, 1986 Shenendehowa Levittown, N.Y. W.T. Clarke High School

GENERAL: An offensive-minded infielder with great bat control and GENERAL: A versatile talent who will power...Played third base in high school, see action in the circle and at first but will also see some time at short... base this season...Has a strong arm, Excelled at basketball and field hockey and great potential...Solid defensive as well as softball at Shenendehowa skills and a quick bat...Lettered in where she won the Girls’ Physical softball, bowling and volleyball at education award as a senior...Was a W.T. Clarke...Was an All-County selec- First-Team All-Area selection as a tion in softball as a senior and an junior and senior on the diamond... All-Conference pick as a sophomore, Chose Siena because of the campus, junior and senior...Named All-County people she met and reputation...A biology major who aspires to be a and All-State as a bowler...An English major who would like to be a physical therapist or dermatologist...Volunteered for Challenger’s baseball, journalist...Chose Siena because of the softball program, location and Special Olympics and Race for the Cure. academic reputation. BRUN ON GRANATO: “Jen was an exceptional high school player who BRUN ON LANDINI: “Stacey will gain meaningful experience in the circle will step into the middle of our lineup right away. She is a tremendous this season. We will also work her into the lineup at first base, as she hitter and a capable defender. We will try to get her some time at short plays consistent defense and hits the ball well.” stop this year.”

11 Andrea Piela

FRESHMAN - CATCHER Born: January 6, 1986 Wallington, N.J. Montclair Kimberley Academy

GENERAL: Diminutive catcher with great offensive and defensive skills... A fearless competitor who comes from a winning background...Played four years of softball at Montclair, earning First-Team All-Essex County honors as a sophomore, junior and senior...Also selected Colonial Hills Player of the Year as a senior...Named First-Team All-Colonial Hills all three years, and First-Team All-Parochial as a junior and senior...Helped Montclair capture the Parochial B State Championship as a sophomore and senior...Chose Siena because of its beautiful campus, Franciscan tradition, friendly atmosphere and softball program...A psychology major who would like to work in the field of special education. BRUN ON PIELA: “Anj will gain a lot of valuable experience complement- ing Colleen (Price) behind the plate this season. She plays well beyond her size and has a great future with our program.”

14 Siena College Softball 2005 2005 Roster Numerical No Name Ht Position Class Hometown/High School 2 Granato, Jennifer 5-2 3B FR Clifton Park, N.Y./Shenendehowa 3 Haddad, Norah 5-6 OF SR Latham, N.Y./Shaker 4 Salamino, Tisha 5-7 RHP SR Las Vegas, Nev./Durango 5 Walker, Jamie 5-5 OF JR Austin, Texas/Bowie 6 Boyle, Kelly 5-9 SS SO Tewksbury, Mass./Tewksbury Memorial 7 Getz, Carrie 5-8 OF SR Slingerlands, N.Y./Bethlehem 11 Piela, Andrea 5-2 C FR Wallington, N.J./Montclair Kimberley Academy 12 Landini, Stacey 6-1 1B/RHP FR Levittown, N.Y./W.T. Clarke High School 13 Fairclough, Caitlin 5-5 SS/2B SO Eastchester, N.Y./Urseline 14 Griner, Jennifer 5-3 OF SO Niskayuna, N.Y./Colonie Central 15 DeMarino, Alyson 5-8 3B JR Congers, N.Y./Clarkstown High School North 17 Campbell, Tara 5-7 RHP JR Spring Valley, Calif./Monte Vista High School 18 Woltz, Megan 5-2 2B SR Riverside, Calif./Riverside Poly 19 DiBlasi, Lisa 5-10 1B SR Amsterdam, N.Y./Amsterdam 20 St. Cin, Adrian 6-0 RHP/1B SR San Jose, Calif./Presentation 21 Grant, Chani 5-3 OF SR Santa Rosa, Calif./Analy 22 Rose, Sarah 5-7 3B SR Loudon, N.H./Merrimack Valley 23 Price, Colleen 5-9 C SR Hampton Bays, N.Y./Hampton Bays 33 Iaquinto, Jannelle 5-8 RHP SO Wilmington, Mass./Arlington Catholic 42 Fasano, Christa 5-8 OF JR Hawthorne, N.J./Immaculate Heart Academy

Alphabetical No Name Ht Position Class Hometown/High School 6 Boyle, Kelly 5-9 SS SO Tewksbury, Mass./Tewksbury Memorial 17 Campbell, Tara 5-7 RHP JR Spring Valley, Calif./Monte Vista High School 15 DeMarino, Alyson 5-8 3B JR Congers, N.Y./Clarkstown High School North 19 DiBlasi, Lisa 5-10 1B SR Amsterdam, N.Y./Amsterdam 13 Fairclough, Caitlin 5-5 SS/2B SO Eastchester, N.Y./Urseline 42 Fasano, Christa 5-8 OF JR Hawthorne, N.J./Immaculate Heart Academy 7 Getz, Carrie 5-8 OF SR Slingerlands, N.Y./Bethlehem 2 Granato, Jennifer 5-2 3B FR Clifton Park, N.Y./Shenendehowa 21 Grant, Chani 5-3 OF SR Santa Rosa, Calif./Analy 14 Griner, Jennifer 5-3 OF SO Niskayuna, N.Y./Colonie Central 3 Haddad, Norah 5-6 OF SR Latham, N.Y./Shaker 33 Iaquinto, Jannelle 5-8 RHP SO Wilmington, Mass./Arlington Catholic 12 Landini, Stacey 6-1 1B/RHP FR Levittown, N.Y./W.T. Clarke High School 11 Piela, Andrea 5-2 C FR Wallington, N.J./Montclair Kimberley Academy 23 Price, Colleen 5-9 C SR Hampton Bays, N.Y./Hampton Bays 22 Rose, Sarah 5-7 3B SR Loudon, N.H./Merrimack Valley 4 Salamino, Tisha 5-7 RHP SR Las Vegas, Nev./Durango 20 St. Cin, Adrian 6-0 RHP/1B SR San Jose, Calif./Presentation 5 Walker, Jamie 5-5 OF JR Austin, Texas/Bowie 18 Woltz, Megan 5-2 2B SR Riverside, Calif./Riverside Poly

Head Coach Peejay Brun Assistant Coaches Tim Jeavons Stacy Simpson

Siena College Softball 2005 15 Head Coach As a senior in 1994, Brun was named NCAA Peejay Brun Women of the Year in the State of Hawaii after helping the Rainbows to a share of the Big West Championship. She continued her playing career with the San Jose Spitfires of the Ladies Pro- fessional Baseball League, where she was selected Most Valuable Player of the League after leading San Jose to the 1997 Championship. Brun comes to Siena most recently from California State University, Diminguez Hills, where she served as assistant softball coach since 1998 and assistant athletics academic advisor since 2001. In the summer of 2000, Brun traveled over- seas where she served as head softball coach of the Solvesborg Giant Ants in Solvesborg, Sweden. Her athletic coaching background also includes stints as head volleyball coach at Encinal High School in Alameda, Calif. (1996-1998), assistant softball coach at Encinal (1996-1997) and Moanalua High School in Moanalua, Hawaii (1994-1995) and most recently eejay Brun inherited the coordinator of softball for Los PSiena softball program in Angeles’ Reviving Baseball in Inner August of 2002, becoming the first full- Cities (RBI) program this summer. time coach in program history. In her Brun is a big believer in total first season in Loudonville, she guided team philosophy, and has the upstart Saints to their first MAAC already implemented a family Tournament since the field was limited atmosphere among the to four teams. Brun brings a nation- members of the Siena spanning softball background that softball program. began in her home state as an undergraduate at the University of Hawaii.

Assistant Coaches

Spirit. His coaching career began in 1991 when Tim Jeavons he assumed the head coaching duties of the Stacy Simpson Colonie All-Stars. He remained with the All- Tim Jeavons begins his Stars through the 1997 season. Stacy Simpson begins second season with the Off the field, Jeavons has worked as the her second season Saints after serving injury compensation program administrator at on the Siena staff. as head softball coach the Watervliet Arsenal for the past 25 years. A 1996 graduate at Russell Sage College of nearby in 2003. Shenendehowa “Tim brings the High School, extra leadership that Simpson brings a is needed for our great knowledge squad,” Brun said He of Capital Region has a quiet personality, softball circuits but is not afraid to the Saints’ to take charge program. when need be. Simpson His experience obtained her as a head bachelor’s coach will help fine-tune our field capabilities.” degree from American International College in Jeavons is well known throughout the Capital 2000, where she was named to the Northeast-10 Region softball circuits. In addition to his time All-Conference Second Team as an outfielder. spent at Russell Sage in 2003, he has served as She also has playing background in the Empire head coach for the Capitaland Crunch Under- State Games as well as with the Adirondack Ice, 18 team since 2002. From 1998-2001, Jeavons Adirondack Magic and CD Lightning. worked as a head coach at the Under-16 level In addition to her coaching responsibilities, for the Capital Region Dynamite and Upstate Simpson also serves as an administrative assistant at the Golub Corporation and a hitting instructor with Hayner Brothers.

16 Siena College Softball 2005 2005 Opponents MAAC Conference Canisius College Manhattan College Rider University April 9, 2005 May 8, 2005 April 10, 2005 Location: Buffalo, NY Location: Riverdale, NY Location: Lawrenceville, NJ Enrollment: 3, 440 Enrollment: 3,600 Enrollment: 3,500 Colors: Blue & Gold Colors: Kelly Green & White Colors: Cranberry & White Nickname: Golden Griffins Nickname: Lady Jaspers Nickname: Broncs Head Coach: Mike Rappl Head Coach: Jennifer Fisher Head Coach: Tricia Carroll 2004 Record/MAAC: 23-30/9-7 2004 Record/ MAAC: 16-33/9-7 2004 Record/MAAC: 35-22/11-5 Softball SID: Marc Gignac Softball SID: Michael Antonaccio Softball SID: Bud Focht Office: (716) 888-2978 Office: (718) 862-7228 Office: (609) 896-5138

Fairfield University Marist College Saint Peter’s College April 30, 2005 February 26 & April 24, 2005 May 7, 2005 Location: Fairfield, CT Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Location: Jersey City, NJ Enrollment: 3,000 Enrollment: 4,000 Enrollment: 3,000 Colors: Cardinal Red & White Colors: Red & White Colors: Blue & White Nickname: Stags Nickname: Red Foxes Nickname: Peahens Head Coach: Julie Brzezinski Head Coach: Melissa Tucci Head Coach: Jeff Horohonich 2004 Record/MAAC: 29-13/12-4 2004 Record/ MAAC: 11-43/ 4-12 2004 Record/MAAC: 11-22/5-11 Softball SID: Jack Jones Softball SID: Jason Corriher Softball SID: Tim Camp Office: (203) 254-4116 Office: (845) 575-3321 Office: (201) 915-9101

Iona College Niagara University May 1, 2005 April 16, 2005 Location: New Rochelle, NY Location: Niagara Falls, NY Enrollment: 2,980 Enrollment: 2,500 Colors: Maroon & Gold Colors: Purple & White Nickname: Gaels Nickname: Purple Eagles Head Coach: Andrea Farquhar Head Coach: Al Dirschberger 2004 Record/MAAC: 26-20-1/9-7 2004 Record/MAAC: 20-26/8-8 Softball SID: Mike Laprey Softball SID: Michele Dubert Office: (914) 633-2334 Office: (716) 286-8588

2005 Opponents Non-Conference

Samford University Mercer University University of Wisconsin- February 25, 2005 February 26, 2005 Green Bay Location: Birmingham, AL Location: Macon, GA March 19, 2005 Enrollment: 4,500 Enrollment: 7,000 Location: Green Bay, WI Colors: Crimson & Blue Colors: Orange & Black Enrollment: 5,500 Nickname: Bulldogs Nickname: Bears Colors: Green, White, & Red Head Coach: Beanie Ketcham Head Coach: Tony Foti Nickname: Phoenix 2004 Record: 28-33 2004 Record: 33-28 Head Coach: Jean Rivett Softball SID: Joey Mullins Softball SID: Joel Lamp 2004 Record: 8-28 Office: (205) 726-2799 Office: (478) 301-2735 Softball SID: Brian Nicol Office: (920) 465-2950

Mississippi Valley State University of February 25, 2005 Southern Mississippi University of Vermont Location: Itta Bena, MS February 27, 2005 March 20/22 & April 6, 2005 Enrollment: 2,300 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Location: Burlington, VT Colors: Green & White Enrollment: 13,000 Enrollment: 8,300 Nickname: Devilettes Colors: Black & Gold Colors: Green & Gold Head Coach: Lee C. Smith Nickname: Lady Golden Eagles Nickname: Catamounts Softball SID: Marlon Reed Head Coach: Gay McNutt Head Coach: Pam Childs Office: (662) 254-3011 2004 Record: 33-26 2004 Record: 9-34-2 Softball SID: Mike Montoro Softball SID: Gordon Woodworth Office: (601) 266-4503 Office: (802) 656-8328

Siena College Softball 2005 17 2005 Opponents Non-Conference Florida A&M University Florida International Binghamton University March 20, 2005 University April 21, 2005 Location: Tallahassee, FL Location: Binghamton, NY March 25, 2005 Enrollment: 12,500 Enrollment: 13,385 Location: Miami, FL Colors: Orange & Green Colors: Green, White, & Black Enrollment: 33,354 Nickname: Lady Rattlers Nickname: Bearcats Colors: Blue & Gold Head Coach: Veronica Wiggins Head Coach: Holly Brown Nickname: Golden Panthers 2004 Record: 34-31 2004 Record: 17-23-2 Head Coach: Kim Gwydir Softball SID: Ronnie Johnson Softball SID: John Hartrick 2004 Record: 30-34 Office: (850) 561-2701 Office: (607) 777-6800 Softball SID: Rich Kelch Office: (305) 348-4263

University of Hartford Dartmouth College March 20/23, 2005 Bucknell University April 26, 2005 Location: West Hartford, CT Location: Hanover, NH March 29, 2005 Enrollment: 4,500 Enrollment: 4, 200 Location: Lewisburg, PA Colors: Scarlet & White Colors: Dartmouth Green & White Enrollment: 3,200 Nickname: Hawks Nickname: Big Green Colors: Blue & Orange Head Coach: Todd Randall Head Coach: Christine Vogt Nickname: Bison 2004 Record: 14-24 2004 Record: 17-20 Head Coach: Heather Rakosik Softball SID: Mike Vigneux Softball SID: Kathy Slattery 2004 Record: 14-26 Office: (860) 768-4501 Office: (603) 646-2468 Softball SID: Jon Terry Office: (570) 577-1227

Cornell University Quinnipiac University March 22 & April 3, 2005 Colgate University April 27, 2005 Location: Ithaca, NY Location: Hamden, CT April 14, 2005 Enrollment: 13,700 Enrollment: 6,000 Location: Hamilton, NY Colors: Carnelian Red & White Colors: Navy & Gold Enrollment: 2,700 Nickname: Big Red Nickname: Bobcats Colors: Maroon, Gray, & White Head Coach: Dick Blood Head Coach: Germaine Fairchild Nickname: Raiders 2004 Record: 42-12 2004 Record: 23-28 Head Coach: Vickie Sax Softball SID: Laura Stange Softball SID: Mike Kobylanski 2004 Record: 33-16 Office: (607) 255-5627 Office: (203) 582-8625 Softball SID: Robert Cornell Office: (315) 228-7602

University at Albany March 23 & May 4, 2005 St. Francis College Location: Albany, NY April 7, 2005 Enrollment: 12,000 Location: Brooklyn, NY Colors: Purple & Gold Enrollment: 2,100 Nickname: Great Danes Colors: Red & Blue Head Coach: Chris Cannata Nickname: Terriers 2004 Record: 34-18 Head Coach: Nick Trani Softball SID: Brian DePasquale 2004 Record: 2-44 Office: (518) 442-3072 Softball SID: Angela Merlino Office: (718) 489-5369

University of Wisconsin March 24, 2005 College of the Holy Cross Location: Madison, WI April 12, 2005 Enrollment: 41,219 Location: Worcester, MA Colors: Cardinal & White Enrollment: 2,675 Nickname: Badgers Colors: Royal Purple & White Head Coach: Karen Gallagher Nickname: Crusaders 2004 Record: 29-28 Head Coach: Bob Neville Softball SID: Nick Brilowski 2004 Record: 12-28 Office: (608) 265-6642 Softball SID: Larry Napolitano Office: (508) 793-3941

18 Siena College Softball 2005 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference ith 10 institutions strongly bound 2004, the MAAC, Canisius and Niagara once First-class facilities are the rule with MAAC Wby the sound principles of quality and again successfully hosted the NCAA Division I schools, as teams regularly play in top-notch integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, Men’s Basketball First and Second Rounds at arenas, such as Madison Square Garden, the the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference enters the HSBC Arena. All three parties will host that Continental Airlines Arena, HSBC Arena, Pepsi its 24th year of competition during the 2004- event again in 2007, while the MAAC and Rider Arena and Sovereign Bank Arena. The other 2005 Academic Year. University will co-host the 2006 NCAA Division I MAAC championships boast their share of The MAAC was founded in 1980 by six charter Women’s Basketball First and Second Rounds at outstanding locales as well, such as Dutchess members: the U.S. Military Academy, Fairfield the Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton, New Jersey. Stadium in Fishkill, NY, home of the baseball University, Fordham University, Iona College, tournament, and the fabled Van Cortlandt Park Manhattan College and Saint Peter’s College. MAAC Associate Sports in the Bronx, where the cross country champion- Competition followed one year later in the fall In January of 1993, the conference announced ships are contested. This year, the MAAC will take of 1981 with members competing in the sports the formation of the MAAC Football League, its cross country as well as men’s and women’s of men’s cross country and men’s soccer. On which began play in September 1993. The league, Golf Championships to Orlando, Florida, where January 2, 1982, Army traveled to Iona for the which is part of the NCAA Division I-AA classi- it will conduct its post-season championships first MAAC men’s basketball game and the fication, consists of the three football-playing at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex. MAAC story had begun. MAAC schools—Iona, Marist and Saint Peter’s— Future MAAC Championships at Walt Disney Today, Conference members include: Canisius and two associate members Duquesne and La World include women’s soccer in 2005 and College, Fairfield University, Iona College, Loyola Salle. The MAAC Football League is a Division I-AA volleyball in 2006. College (MD), Manhattan College, Marist College, league, which keeps costs to a minimum through In the past several years, several of the Niagara University, Rider University, Saint Peter’s a series of innovative conference rules involving MAAC schools have also enjoyed success in College, and Siena College. In addition, associate travel squad size, length of the practice season, NCAA Tournaments. Rated highly on the national members Duquesne University and LaSalle and a limited number of full-time coaches. Most level, the league sent two representatives, University compete in football. Le Moyne College importantly, however, there are no athletic Fairfield and Siena, to the 2001 NCAA Women’s competes in baseball and women’s lacrosse, scholarships, just need-based financial aid. Basketball Tournament. MAAC schools have while Mount St. Mary’s College, Providence In June of 1995, the MAAC continued to made a total of 66 NIT appearances and 33 College, St. Joseph’s University, Virginia Military develop opportunities for student-athletes as NCAA appearances. Institute and Wagner College compete in men’s the conference announced the formation of the Combined with recent bracket expansion in lacrosse. St. Francis (NY) College, Villanova MAAC Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse Leagues. several sports, the MAAC possesses 11 automatic University and Wagner College are all associate The men’s league began competition in the spring bids in men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, members of the MAAC Women’s Water Polo of 1996 while the women’s league commenced softball, men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, League. The MAAC will support 25 sports and in the spring of 1997. The men’s league consists men’s golf, men’s and women’s tennis, and conduct 24 championships during the 2004- of four MAAC schools—Canisius, Manhattan, men’s lacrosse. In 2003, the Iona College men’s 2005 academic year. Marist, and Siena—and five associate members cross country team finished fourth—just one Men’s and women’s basketball and football —Mount St. Mary’s, Providence, St. Joseph’s point out of third place—at the NCAA Division I garner much of the media attention as the University (PA), Virginia Military Institute and Cross Country Championships. In 1995, the Siena country continues its frenzied love affair Wagner. The women’s league consists of MAAC women’s volleyball team became the first team with these sports. MAAC basketball will have institutions Canisius, Fairfield, Manhattan, Marist, to represent the MAAC in the NCAA Volleyball a wealth of exposure this year, thanks in Niagara and Siena, plus Le Moyne College. Tournament, an achievement duplicated by large part to the MAAC’s marketing firm, Host In 2002, the MAAC added the MAAC Women’s Fairfield in 1997 through 2001 and Manhattan Communications, Inc. In May 2004 the league Water Polo League, making it the 25th sport in 2002 and 2003 as the Stags and Jaspers signed a three-year renewal agreement with that the conference sponsors. The league is made gained spots with an automatic bid. Canisius Madison Square Garden Network, which will up of three MAAC schools—Iona, Marist and softball, Manhattan track, Marist baseball and televise over 20 games a year, including the Pepsi Siena—as well as three associate members, Loyola soccer and lacrosse have also flourished MAAC Game of the Week during the regular St. Francis (NY) College, Villanova University on the national stage. season and 11 contests during the 2005 MAAC and Wagner College. The MAAC has also been a leader in the fore- Basketball Tournament. On the national stage, front of technology, expanding the notoriety of ESPN will broadcast the men’s championship Academics and Athletics the league into cyberspace. In 2001, the league game through the year 2005. The MAAC prides itself on the accomplishments retained Host Communications to sponsor the The 2005 MAAC Basketball Tournament of its student-athletes in the classroom, as well MAAC web page. Launched in November 1999, returns to the HSBC Arena in Buffalo, NY, with as on the field. Many top scholar-athletes from www.maacsports.com has been a great success, Albany’s Pepsi Arena preparing to host the 2006 the conference have been recognized in the providing fans with up-to-date contest results, championship. By having an excellent working Verizon Academic All-America program, fan polls and an online merchandise store. relationship with these working facilities, the including three of the 10 First Team The MAAC President for the MAAC has been able to attract a number of selections in basketball in 1992-93 2004-2005 academic year is NCAA Championship events. In 1995, the MAAC to 10 First and Second Team over- Fr. Kevin Mackin, and Siena hosted the highly successful First all selections during the 2002- O.F.M., the President and Second Rounds of the Division I Men’s 2003 season. Mary Beth of Siena College. Basketball Tournament. In 2000, the MAAC, Riley, a 1991 graduate of The Vice-President along with Canisius and Niagara, again received Canisius, was the first is Rev. Joseph L. rave reviews as they hosted the First and Second recipient of the NCAA Levesque, C.M., Rounds of the NCAA Basketball Tournament at Woman of the Year the President of the HSBC Arena. The MAAC, Rider and Siena Award. In the fall of 1998, Niagara University. co-hosted the 2002 Division I Wrestling Cham- Erin Whalen, a member Tim Murray, Director of pionships at the Pepsi Arena. Two years ago, of the Iona women’s Athletics at Marist College, will the MAAC and Siena successfully hosted the rowing team, was chair the Committee on Athletic 2003 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball East awarded one of the Administration and Alison Sexton, Regional at the Pepsi Arena. Additionally in 2003, nation’s 32 Rhodes Scholarships for academic Assistant Athletics Director/Senior Woman the MAAC, Canisius and Niagara served as achievement and civic leadership. Jose Vargas, Administrator at Fairfield University will serve hosts for the 2003 Division I Men’s Ice Hockey a Loyola student, was also awarded a as Vice Chair. Championship, also at the HSBC Arena. In Rhodes Scholarship.

Siena College Softball 2005 19 2004 Statistics (All games Sorted by Batting avg) Record: 14-33-1 Home: 7-11 Away: 7-18-1 Neutral: 0-4 MAAC: 5-11

Player AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FLD Woltz, Megan .338 43-40 133 17 45700 9 52.3911 0 100 .343 0 8 3-4 70 39 7 .940 Campbell, Tara .287 34-25 80 6 23300 6 26.325 2 1 11 0 .313 0 1 0-0 2 27 3 .906 Griner, Jennifer .279 42-39 122 23 34303 9 46.377 8 0 13 0 .323 0 6 6-7 44 7 6 .895 Rose, Sarah .275 48-48 142 20 39 10 0 7 36 70 .493 14 2 27 1 .346 1 1 1-1 54 96 13 .920 St. Cin, Adrian .243 40-39 115 12 28405 1247.409 8 0 21 1 .293 0 1 0-0 134 15 2 .987 Grant, Chani .240 37-31 75 11 18500 3 23.3078 1 200 .3210 1 1-1321 4.892 Arredondo, Veronica .240 43-42 121 16 29100 9 30.248 7 1 16 0 .285 1 6 2-3 64 68 15 .898 Fasano, Christa .195 38-28 82 3 16100 7 17.2073 0 140 .224 0 2 0-0 11 1 3 .800 DiBlasi, Lisa .176 41-37 91 2 16001 6 19.209 18 0 24 1 .312 0 1 0-0 197 7 4 .981 Price, Colleen .132 39-37 76 2 10400 3 14.184 2 1 13 0 .165 0 1 0-0 201 31 6 .975

Salamino, Tisha .667 5-1 3 1 2000 1 2.667 1 0 1 0 .750 0 0 0-0 2 16 1 .947 DeMarino, Alyson .333 4-3 9 2 3200 6 5.556 1 0 0 0 .333 2 0 0-0 1 6 0 1.000 Fedele, Carla .200 18-6 15 7 3001 4 6.400 2 0 3 0 .294 0 0 1-1 4 0 0 1.000 Walker, Jamie .190 32-24 58 13 11100 0 12.2071 1 140 .2170 2 3-3340 3.919 Boyle, Kelly .172 29-22 64 7 11112 9 20.3123 4 7 0 .254 0 2 0-0 36 33 4 .945 Iaquinto, Jannelle .167 4-1 6 0 1100 1 2.333 0 0 2 0 .167 0 0 0-1 4 26 2 .938 Haddad, Norah .143 18-6 21 4 3000 1 3.143 1 0 5 0 .182 0 2 0-0 9 0 1 .900 Daniels, Marlo .143 22-3 14 4 2000 1 2.143 2 1 6 0 .294 0 0 1-1 4 1 0 1.000 Vesling, Stacey .125 13-12 24 1 3010 5 5.208 3 1 7 0 .250 0 0 0-1 40 3 0 1.000 Brockman, Becky .071 9-4 14 0 1000 0 1.0711 0 6 0 .133 0 0 0-0 1 0 0 1.000 Scelfo, Alyssa .000 7-1 4 3 0000 0 0.000 1 1 2 0 .333 0 0 1-1 1 4 0 1.000

Totals .235 48-48 1269 154 298 43 2 19 128 402 .317 87 14 222 3 .290 4 34 19-24 945 381 74 .947 Opponents .270 48-48 1248 207 337 55 4 24 176 472 .378 118 13 221 1 .337 9 34 38-54 979 457 73 .952

LOB - Team (277), Opp (273). DPs turned - Team (12), Opp (11). CI - Team (1), Price 1. IBB - Team (1), Rose 1. Picked off - Woltz 2, Griner 1, Daniels 1.

Pitching Player ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB B/Avg WP HBP BK SFA SHA Campbell, Tara 2.20 8-9 27 17 12 4/1 1 127.1 112 58 40 36 121 17 3 5 487 .230 3 4 0 0 8 Iaquinto, Jannelle 3.22 1-8 18 12 4 0/0 0 69.2 85 46 32 29 39 16 0 5 284 .299 7 0 1 3 7 St. Cin, Adrian 4.03 2-7 17 7 0 0/0 1 50.1 47 43 29 21 30 9 0 6 203 .232 4 2 0 1 6 Salamino, Tisha 4.66 3-9 22 12 1 0/1 0 67.2 93 60 45 32 31 13 1 8 274 .339 10 7 0 5 13 Totals 3.24 14-33 48 48 17 5/1 2 315.0 337 207 146 118 221 55 4 24 1248 .270 24 13 1 9 34 Opponents 2.34 33-14 48 48 33 15/2 2 326.1 298 154 109 87 222 43 2 19 1269 .235 18 14 0 4 34

PB - Team (13), Price 9, Vesling 4, Opp (14). Pickoffs - Team (0), Opp (4). SBA/ATT - Price (22-37), Campbell (10-17), Vesling (16-16), Iaquinto (12-15), Salamino (9-13), St. Cin (7-9).

20 Siena College Softball 2005 This is The overwhelming sense of community spirit MBA program with Clarkson University, and at Siena grabs your attention the moment you several cooperative engineering programs. arrive on campus. It is a place where your friends Siena’s liberal arts education prepares every are your neighbors, your professors are your student for entry into professions or to graduate friends, and just about everyone calls you by school. Each year Siena graduates more than your name. The one-on-one interaction in the 700 students who are eagerly accepted by classroom and personal attention to each leading corporations, the public sector and into individual is why students call Siena “home.” America’s most prestigious graduate programs. Academics Student Life Siena believes that a liberal arts education pro- The proud sense of community and spirit on the vides our graduates with the necessary skills to Siena campus is directly linked to the students. succeed. Students can choose among 25 majors Their energy and enthusiasm is present in every in liberal arts, science and business. All majors aspect of the College. Approximately 90 percent require coursework in of Siena’s freshmen live on English, history, campus, and accommodations philosophy, religious range from traditional residence studies, fine arts, the halls to suites and townhouses. social sciences and The student population is natural science as more influential than most part of Siena’s core would imagine. There are more curriculum. than 70 student-run clubs, Siena also offers teams, committees, intramural more than a dozen sports, and various other pro- cooperative and grams to choose from. There is special programs an activity for virtually every to suit a variety of interest. It is student pride and professional interests. activism that keeps the Siena The Siena/Albany campus alive and strong. Medical College Program features a medical education with a distinct ethical dimension, the first of its kind in America. Certificate programs are also available in Theatre, Peace and International Studies, Foreign Languages, and Business. All certificate programs offer students a concentration of iena College is a community of 2,900 experience that enhances their majors and men and women offering degrees in Liberal S increases their career options. Other popular Arts, Business, and Science. Founded in 1937, choices include Study Abroad, the Siena in Siena is a coeducational, independent, liberal arts London program, the Washington Semester, an college with a Franciscan and Catholic tradition. Student-focused professors are at the heart of a supportive learning community that prepares students for careers, an active role in their Mission Statement community, and for the real world. An independent Board of Trustees governs the Siena College offers programs of study in the Arts, in the Sciences, and in Business leading to the College. An active Board of Associate Trustees baccalaureate degree, and it provides continuing education programs for the surrounding community. serves to strengthen the relationship between An independent college in the liberal arts tradition, Siena emphasizes in its programs the principles the campus and the surrounding community. and values of Francis of Assisi. He was a man of God who recognized the goodness of all creation, Recognizing that its students come from who welcomed every human being as brother or sister, and who esteemed all labor no matter how varied racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, humble. Siena thus affirms the unique worth of each person and the responsibility of individuals to Siena College supports the creation of a multi- cooperate in the creation of a just and peaceful society. cultured environment for all of its students. Through its liberal arts curriculum, Siena strives to empower its students to address the challenges The internal growth and development of Siena of an ever-changing world and a diverse society. Concentrated areas of study prepare students for has been continuous. In response to the chang- specific careers and for post-graduate education. ing needs of the times, the Siena curriculum To these ends, Siena fosters the intellectual and aesthetic growth of its students through personal allows flexibility and individual choice for all interaction with the faculty and staff both inside and outside the classroom. undergraduates. The College provides opportunities to develop critical and creative thinking; to gather, synthesize, The Secret of Siena’s Success and analyze evidence in making reasoned and informed judgments; to appreciate cultural diversity; to deepen aesthetic sensibility; and to enhance written and oral communication skills. What keeps Siena College among “America’s Best?” Since it’s founding, Siena has been a Siena encourages students to develop their full potential as self-aware individuals of sound mind, community where care and concern for the body, and character who use their talents and skills in service to society. In a similar manner, the intellectual, personal and social growth of all College recognizes its duty to share its resources with the larger community. students is paramount. In essence, Siena is an academic, social and religiously appreciative community wherein students, faculty, staff and trustees and alumni work together with respect, friendship and with joy.

Siena College Softball 2005 21 Siena College Foundations

Siena College The Facts Enrollment: Approximately 2,900 undergraduates: 53% women, 47% men. Student-Faculty Ratio 14:1 Class sizes range from 15-35. Location: Suburban, 155-acre campus two miles north of Albany, less than three The Value of a Core Curriculum hours from New York City and Boston. Majors The Core Curriculum at Siena • Natural World and Quantitative Reasoning B.A.: American Studies, Classics, Creative • Foundations Sequence 1 and 2 (3 courses, 9-12 credits, depending on Arts, Economics, English, Environmental • Disciplinary Requirements number of course): At least one course chosen Studies, French, History, Mathematics, (six courses, 18 credits): must be from the natural sciences, and at Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, least one course must be from the quantitative Religious Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Students are required to complete: reasoning fields. Natural World courses are Spanish English: Literary Perspectives drawn from the areas of Biology, Chemistry, B.S.: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, History: The Shaping of the Contemporary Physics, or Environmental Science. Quanti- Economics, Finance, Marketing & World tative Reasoning courses are chosen from Management, and Physics the areas of Mathematics or Quantitative Philosophy: Philosophy and the B.B.A. Accounting Human Being Business Analysis. Computers Religious Studies: One class chosen from: All Siena students have free Internet and Religion and Western Culture, Introduction to e-mail access; students have 24-hour Biblical Studies, Experience of the Sacred or access to campus-wide computer system; An Introduction to Religious Thought. Siena maintains specialized computer labs • Creative Arts: (1 course, 3 credits): for Arts, Science, and Business students. One course from Art, Music or Drama Student-Computer Ratio: 12:1. • Area Requirements (two courses, six credits) Student Life Students also must choose two or more courses 80 percent of students live on campus from the above four areas; the two courses in residence halls, suites or townhouses. must be from different areas. More than 60 organizations, including • Social Science Perspectives Karate Club, Ski Club, Big Brothers/Big (2 courses, six credits): Two courses drawn Sisters, Multicultural Center, Model UN, from the areas of Economics, Political Stage Three, Students Events Board, and Science, Psychology or Sociology. 88.3 FM-WVCR. Marcelle Athletic Complex (“The MAC”) features exercise equipment, swimming pool, racquet and squash courts, aerobics, an elevated, banked running track and basketball courts. 18 NCAA Division I sports (7 for men, 11 for women); 20 intramural and club activities. Costs $26,165 (tuition, room and board and fees in 2004-2005) Approximately 85 percent of Siena students receive financial aid.

22 Siena College Softball 2005 The Capital Region Albany...and Beyond

ick the ideal location for a city. PMake it a port on a seagoing river, and root it in history almost a century older than the United States itself. Let it be a seat of government, but situate it among three of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the country. For the adventurous spirit, position it equidistant from New York, Boston, and Montreal, and you have the Capital Region—one of the most dynamic capital areas in the nation. Albany’s prime location, stable economy and quality of living are luring an increasingly diverse population to the Capital Region. From large corporations to seedling businesses and flourishing arts organizations, the region provides the goods and services to sustain each. The 152-acre Siena College campus is located in the suburban community of Loudonville, just two miles north of the New York State capital. Nearly one million people live and work in the Capital Region, and more than 50,000 students live and learn in the region’s 14 colleges and universities. If it is entertainment one seeks, you need The New York State Capitol Building is the not look far. The picturesque town of Saratoga majestic centerpiece of Albany. Springs is located only 20 minutes north, and is home to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, an amphitheatre which draws famous Football League and the Siena men’s basketball acts for anyone’s taste. In the summer, the team all play home games in the arena. serene town transforms into the mecca of Outdoor fun takes students skiing on some of thoroughbred racing, drawing over half a the best trails in the Northeast, hiking in the million fans to view its exciting races annually. Adirondacks, or boating on the Hudson or The Pepsi Arena, located in downtown Mohawk Rivers. Albany, hosts some of the country’s top enter- It’s that simple. This is a place of entertain- tainment acts, and doubles as the home of the ment and excitement, of history and beauty. Rowing on the Hudson River beside the city area’s premiere sporting events as well. The From daydream to fact, the Capital Region is of Albany. Albany River Rats of the International Hockey fulfilling the highest expectations of a diverse League, the Albany Firebirds of the Arena and growing community.

The Adirondack Mountains, located just north of the Capital Region, provide some of the most beautiful scenery The Albany night skyline. in the world.

Siena College Softball 2005 23 Siena College Support Services Sports Medicine Strength and Conditioning Academic Advisor Head Athletic Trainer The primary objective of the strength and usan Yund begins her first year as reg Dashnaw enters his 20th year as conditioning program at Siena College is the Sathletic academic Ghead athletic prevention of injury while, at the same time, advisor at Siena College. trainer at Siena College, achieving the maximum level of athletic per- Yund, a native of overseeing the sports formance from each athlete. This will be Castleton, N.Y., received medicine department. accomplished directly through an intense and both her undergraduate He is responsible for the aggressive approach to the total training program: degree and her master’s prevention, treatment, developing linear and lateral speed, agility, absolute degree of education and rehabilitation of strength, power and flexibility. The strength and in counseling from injuries to Siena’s athletes. conditioning program requires a year-round the University of Dashnaw is responsible commitment from the athlete both physically New Hampshire. for 18 intercollegiate ath- and mentally in order to achieve personal and Yund most recently letic teams and approximately 350 athletes. team performance goals. worked as an academic advisor intern at New Over the past two decades, Dashnaw has Hampshire as she completed her master’s had a tremendous impact on the development att Phelps begins his first season as degree this past spring. She gained additional and well-being of Siena’s student-athletes. Mstrength and conditioning coach at his experience in 2003 when she served as a This past spring, Dashnaw was recognized by alma mater. Phelps substitute teacher in both New Hampshire and Siena’s student-athletes when he was presented graduated from Siena New York. Yund also served in the guidance with the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee in 2002 and had been department at Portsmouth High School in New award. This distinction is presented to the person, pursuing his master’s Hampshire, and was a teacher’s assistant in the who in the opinion of the student-athletes, has degree in applied UNH psychology department. had the most positive impact on their athletic exercise science at A 2002 graduate with a bachelor of arts in life at Siena. It was the second time he had Springfield College in psychology, Yund has held various leadership won the honor in its five years of existence. Massachusetts. positions ranging from coaching experience to Outside of Siena, Dashnaw has helped the Phelps served as captaining the nationally-ranked UNH lacrosse Albany Patroons (Continental Basketball Asso- a volunteer assistant team her senior season. ciation) and Albany Capitals (American Soccer strength coach at Siena Yund’s duties as athletic academic advisor League) in the training and treatment of their from January through May of 2003. He assisted range from monitoring the academic progress athletes. He also served on the medical support in the instruction and supervision of Siena’s and eligibility of all student-athletes to con- staff at the Empire State Games from 1980- 400 student-athletes, designing and implement- ducting study hall and providing any support ing training programs for several teams. 1990 and as a trainer for the Albany Firebirds services student-athletes may need. of the Arena Football League from 1995-2000. Following his stint as a volunteer at his alma During the summer, Dashnaw serves as head mater, Phelps was an intern at Springfield College athletic trainer for Siena sports camps which run where he assisted in speed and agility workouts for eight weeks and attract over 2,000 campers. for the women’s field hockey and volleyball teams. This past season, he served as a facility manager and fitness consultant at American International College in Springfield where he oversaw athlete workouts and supervised the weight room. Phelps received a bachelor’s degree in English from Siena in 2002. His brother, Jon, recently

accepted a post on the men’s basketball staff.

24 Siena College Softball 2005 Sports Information Sports Information/Marketing Assistant department. Trahan’s previous sports information experience includes three years as a sports Sports Information Director amelia Trahan begins her first year as sports informa- writer at her alma mater, Southern University ason Rich enters C tion/marketing assistant at and A & M College. During her junior and his sixth year direct- J Siena. Trahan is responsible senior years she worked in the sports infor- ing the sports informa- for publicity for Siena’s mation department before graduating with a tion office at Siena. He 18 intercollegiate athletic bachelor’s degree in journalism studies in 2001. oversees all publications programs. She also assists She has a wealth of previous newspaper and and promotional efforts in the development of television reporting experience. for Siena’s 18 Division I promotions for women’s Trahan is a member of CoSIDA, the National varsity sports. Rich also basketball and oversees Association of Black Journalists, National serves as the chief editor the management of Association of Collegiate Women Athletics for all athletic publica- various athletic events. Administrators and presently serves as the state tions and media releases Trahan spent the coordinator of Tennessee for the Association while handling the main- previous year working for Rhodes College as for Women in Sports Media. tenance of the department’s website. the senior coordinator of sports information Trahan, a native of California, earned her He began his career in athletics as an under- and director of marketing in the athletic master’s degree at LSU in 2002. graduate intern with the Siena baseball team. Upon graduation, he accepted an internship with the Albany-Colonie Diamond Dogs of the Northern League where he handled many media relations responsibilities. In 2001, Rich was recognized for his dedica- tion to the department by Siena’s student- athletes, when he was presented with the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee award. A 1998 graduate of Siena with a degree in finance and concentrations in English and marketing and management, Rich studied over- seas at Oxford (UK) the summer following his junior year, where he earned certificates in international commerce and the European Union. An active member of both CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of America) and ECAC-SIDA (East Coast Athletic Conference), Rich served on the 2001 ECAC-SIDA Workshop Joyce Eggleston Theresa Wenzel Kim Moutz Assistant AD - Assistant AD - Assistant AD- Organizing Committee and is a member of the Compliance - SWA Business Operations Development 2004-2005 CoSIDA Ethics Committee. A native of New Hartford, N.Y., Rich currently resides in Albany.

Brian Brecht Lynda Lareau Operations Assistant Facilities

Sybille Cowan Jake McHerron Steve Karbowski Athletics Secretary Facilities Intramural Director

Siena College Softball 2005 25 Siena College Administration

r. Kevin E. Mackin, O.F.M. is r. James Toal, O.F.M. enters his eighth tion and education, and the renovations F beginning his ninth year as the ninth Fyear at Siena as vice president/office of the and additions to the school’s North and Main president of Siena College. president, after serving as president of Quincy Campuses. The grant money received from A member of the University in Quincy, Ill. the Ameritech Foundation enabled Quincy to Franciscans of Holy for 14 years. create the Ameritech Center for Communica- Name Province, he came As vice president, Fr. tions, enhancing the University’s integrated to Siena from New York Toal is responsible for writing program. City. He has held several assisting Fr. Mackin with Previously, Fr. Toal served as executive vice executive positions with college operational president at St. Bonaventure University from the friars, including matters, coordinating 1976-83, and was active on several committees, member of the Board special projects of the chairing the University Finance Committee, the of Directors, education college, as well as over- Long-Range Planning Team and the Athletic chairman, director of seeing Siena’s depart- Advisory Committee. Development and Public ment of athletics. Under A native of New York, N.Y., Fr. Toal received Relations and director his leadership, the College a bachelor’s degree in English from St. Francis of St. Anthony’s Guild. has made an increased commitment to athletics College in Brooklyn in 1956. He proceeded to He also served as president-rector of Christ the each of the past six years. earn his master’s in English from St. John’s in King Graduate School of Theology in Western While at Quincy, Fr. Toal’s leadership was 1966 and a Ph.D. in college administration and New York. He previously served at Siena College integral in the acquisition of major funding supervision from Fordham University in 1976. from 1970-82 as assistant and associate profes- from the Ameritech Foundation, the initiation Fr. Toal was ordained to the Franciscan priest- sor of religious studies, as chair of the depart- of graduate programs in business administra- hood in 1975. ment for two years, and as leader of the Franciscan community. Fr. Mackin, who was ordained a priest in ohn D’Argenio was appointed director the men’s basketball team made a memorable 1964, has studied and lectured on a variety Jof athletics on April 21, 1993, after serving run through the National Invitation Tournament, of topics, including the Bible, Jesus and the as the acting director of athletics for the 1992- ending with a trip to Madison Square Garden to Gospels, Christian theology, and contemporary 93 academic year. In the past decade, many new play in that Tournament’s final round. The Saints Catholic and Protestant thought. His writings initiatives have been set forth and much progress made their third NCAA Tournament appearance include the book In Search of the Authentic has been made in the athletic department. in 2002, marching off with an opening round Christian Tradition. The department’s first academic victory. The women’s basketball team He can also be heard hosting the “News & advising office was created and a full- has captured seven regular-season Views” radio program, aired in New York’s Capital time advisor was hired to work with Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Region at 88.3 FM, and available worldwide on all of Siena’s student-athletes. The titles and in 2001 advanced to its the Internet at wvcr.com academic office has been responsible first NCAA Tournament in Nashville, Fr. Mackin earned a bachelor’s degree from for implementing a tutoring program, Tenn. Siena has registered four MAAC St. Bonaventure University in 1960, and a developing educational programming volleyball championships and the master’s degree in history from Siena College and producing a student-athlete pop- 1995 squad became just the second in 1967. He also holds four degrees from the ulation whose combined grade-point Siena team to earn a trip to the Catholic University of America, including a average is higher than that of the NCAA championship tournament. doctorate in sacred theology. general student body. In recent years, Baseball has excelled as well, captur- He has extended his religious and profes- Siena’s student-athlete graduation ing four MAAC Championships and sional education at the Instituto Mexicano rate has ranked among the best in the country. advancing to the 1999 NCAA Regionals. The Norteamericano in Mexico City, Laval University As part of the college’s efforts to address women’s soccer program turned in a sensational in Quebec City, Georgetown University, the gender equity, the women’s sports programs 2001 season finishing as the eighth most Indiana University Center of Philanthropy, the have expanded immensely in the past 10 years. improved team in the nation. Institute of Charitable Giving and the Harvard With the addition of golf, women’s swimming Siena’s coaches have also been recognized for Institutes of Higher Education, among other and diving, women’s water polo and the eleva- their success, garnering 15 Conference of Regional institutions. He has chaired reaccreditation tion of lacrosse from club to varsity status, Siena Coaching Awards during D’Argenio’s tenure. teams for the Middle States Commission on now sponsors 11 Division I women’s sports. During D’Argenio’s tenure Siena has partnered Higher Education, and has served on papal In the last decade, Siena has also made major with the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference and visitation teams in the U.S. strides in the marketing of its programs. An the Pepsi Arena to host the NCAA Men’s Basketball Fr. Mackin is affiliated with several pro- active corporate partners program has emerged Championship First and Second Rounds, the fessional organizations, including the Catholic on the heels of the 1996 decision to move all of 2002 NCAA National Wrestling Championships Theological Society of America, Council for the Siena’s home men’s basketball games to the and the 2003 NCAA Men’s Basketball Champion- Advancement and Support of Education, and Pepsi Arena. The move to the state-of-the art ship East regional. The Saints have hosted International Who’s Who of Professionals. downtown Albany facility culminated in Siena numerous NIT and Women’s NIT games as well, He is president of the Metro Atlantic Athletic and the Arena signing a five-year contract and including a six in 2003. Conference, vice-president of the Association most recently a four-year extension. Since the A past member of the NCAA football issues of Franciscan Colleges and Universities, and also move, both the men’s and women’s basketball committee, D’Argenio currently services on the shepherds Siena’s membership in the Association programs have seen their attendances soar to NCAA Division I Baseball Committee. He has rep- of Catholic Colleges and Universities, the the top-80 nationally. resented the MAAC on the Division I AA Athletic Albany-Colonie Chamber of Commerce, the Athletic Development has increased over the Director’s Association Executive Committee. Association of Governing Boards of Colleges & past eight years as well. Saints Alive!, the depart- D’Argenio represents Siena on the MAAC Finance Universities, Center for Economic Growth, ment’s athletic annual fund was initiated in 1998 Committee. Commission on Independent Colleges & to formalize and bring structure to the depart- Prior to his appointment to director of Universities, and other associations. ment’s fund raising efforts and its membership athletics, D’Argenio served as Siena’s sports has grown each year since. Over a quarter of a information director from 1985-1992. million dollars is raised annually and distributed D’Argenio earned a bachelor of arts degree directly to services that benefit the College’s from the University of Dayton in 1982 and a student-athletes. master’s of science degree from North Dakota Siena teams have enjoyed conference-wide as State University in 1985. He is a native of well as regional and national success. In 1994 Rome, N.Y.

26 Siena College Softball 2005 The Record Book Individual Records Division I (post 1983) At Bats Batting Average (Min. 32 AB) Prior to Division I (pre-1983) Bold Names-are current players Christina Treator (2000) . . . . . 147 Carrie Getz (2003) ...... 462 Mary Buckheit (2000) ...... 145 Christine Killeen (1992) ...... 462 RBI of the upcoming season *Indicates record set last year Sarah Rose (2004)* ...... 142 Carrie Getz (2002) ...... 389 Vicki Aromando (1979)...... 20 Tammy Hylenski (1999)...... 141 Mary Buckheit (2002) ...... 376 Angela Fedullo (1980) ...... 19 Megan Woltz (2004)* . . . . 133 Melissa Schiskie (1994) ...... 367 Maureen Murphy (1978) . . . . . 19 Alison Riley (2000) ...... 132 Susan Hannon (1993) ...... 354 OFFENSIVE Carrie Getz (2002)...... 131 Megan Woltz (2004)* . . . . .338 Stolen Bases Jodie Fiacco (2001) ...... 131 Donna DeFrancesco (1995) . . .333 Karen Bulich (1979) ...... 18 Games Played Sarah Rose (2004)* ...... 48 Amy Vogt (2000)...... 131 Susan Hannon (1991) ...... 327 Sue Trevellyan (1979) ...... 12 Carrie Getz (2003) ...... 130 Colleen Dunn (2000)...... 47 Sarah Rose (2003) ...... 319 Runs Scored Jodie Flacco (2001) ...... 46 Hits Karen Bulich (1979) ...... 29 Walks Mary Buckheit (2000)...... 46 Carrie Getz (2003)...... 60 Sue Rosch (1988) ...... 23 Cheryl Glover (1979)...... 28 Mary Buckheit (2001) ...... 45 Carrie Getz (2002)...... 51 Sue Rosch (1987) ...... 22 Maureen Murphy (1979) . . . . . 27 Alison Riley (2000) ...... 45 Jodie Fiacco (2001) ...... 49 Lisa DiBlasi (2004)* ...... 18 Cathy Rousseau (1979)...... 27 Christina Treator (2000) ...... 45 Tammy Hylenski (1999) ...... 47 Karen Musa (2001) ...... 17 Angela Fedullo (1980) ...... 25 Karen Musa (2001) ...... 44 Megan Woltz (2004)* . . . . . 45 Maria Mauceri (1987)...... 16 Roberta Simmons (1978) . . . . . 25 Emily Day (2000)...... 43 Mary Buckheit (2002)...... 44 Maria Mauceri (1985)...... 16 Maureen Murphy (1978) . . . . . 24 Amy Vogt (2000)...... 43 Sarah Rose (2004)* ...... 39 Emily Day (2000)...... 15 Marcia Brunetto (1978) ...... 23 Amy Vogt (2000)...... 39 RBI Alisa Cure (1991)...... 15 Colleen Dunn (2000)...... 38 Sue Rosch (1985) ...... 15 Doubles Sarah Rose (2004)* ...... 36 Mary Buckheit (1999)...... 38 Maureen Murphy (1979) ...... 7 Sue Trevellyan (1979) ...... 15 Cheryl Glover (1985)...... 25 Jennifer Griner (2004)* . . . . 34 Jodie Fiacco (2000)...... 22 Triples Emily Day (2000)...... 34 Tammy Hylenski (1999)...... 21 Susan Hannon (1992) ...... 34 Cheryl Glover (1980)...... 3 Jodie Fiacco (2001) ...... 20 DEFENSIVE PRODUCTION Cheryl Glover (1979)...... 3 Jodie Fiacco (1999)...... 20 Stolen Bases Julia Lavergne (1979) ...... 3 Sarah Rose (2003)...... 19 Carrie Getz (2003)...... 16 Put Outs Adrian St. Cin (2003) . . . . . 19 Juli Savettiere (1987) ...... 13 Alison Riley (2000) ...... 315 Batting Average (Min. 32 AB) Alison Riley (2001) ...... 267 Karen Bulish (1980) ...... 588 Carrie Getz (2001)...... 11 Sacrifices (Bunts and Flies) Maria Mauceri (1987) ...... 11 Jodie Fiacco (2002)...... 247 Angela Fedullo (1980) ...... 562 Colleen Dunn (1998)...... 12 Andrea Seward (1996) ...... 209 Vicki Aromando (1979) ...... 560 Sue Rosch (1987) ...... 11 Tricia Taylor (1994) ...... 12 Alicia Cooper (1988) ...... 10 Andrea Seward (1995) ...... 203 Maureen Murphy (1978) . . . . .509 Mary Buckheit (2000) ...... 9 Colleen Price (2004)* . . . . . 201 Cheryl Glover (1979) ...... 483 Maria Mauceri (1988)...... 10 Megan Mullaney (1997) ...... 9 Patty Macek (1985)...... 9 Alison Riley (1999) ...... 191 Roberta Simmons (1977) . . . . .481 Tricia Taylor (1992) ...... 9 Adrian St. Cin (2003) . . . . 172 Sharon Lawrence (1978) . . . . .475 Alisa Cure (1991) ...... 9 Runs Scored Colleen Price (2003) ...... 169 Kathy Thompson (1981)...... 472 Megan Woltz (2004)* ...... 8 Carrie Getz (2003)...... 24 Angela Fedullo (1981) ...... 468 Colleen Dunn (1999) ...... 8 Jennifer Griner (2004)* . . . . 23 Total Chances Patricia Casey (1977) ...... 467 Christina Treator (1999) ...... 8 Susan Hannon (1993) ...... 23 Alison Riley (2000) ...... 333 Veronica Arredondo (2004)* . . . 7 Susan Hannon (1992) ...... 23 Alison Riley (2001) ...... 279 Walks Mary Buckheit (1999) ...... 7 Mary Buckheit (2002) ...... 21 Jodie Fiacco (2002)...... 273 Sue Trevellyan (1979) ...... 15 Jill Vermulen (1996)...... 7 Carrie Getz (2002) ...... 20 Colleen Price (2004)*. . . . . 238 Andrea Seward (1996) ...... 220 ERA Sarah Rose (2004)* ...... 20 Homeruns Jacquelyn Walter (1991) . . . . . 211 Donna Leroy (1981) ...... 1.96 Susan Hannon (1990) ...... 18 Sarah Rose (2004)*...... 7 Christina Treator (1999) . . . . . 209 Maureen Murphy (1978) . . . . 2.17 Melissa Schiskie (1994)...... 18 Jodie Fiacco (2001) ...... 7 Megan Woltz (2004)* . . . . . 17 Andrea Seward (1995) ...... 209 Adrian St. Cin (2004)* . . . . . 5 Jacqueline Walter (1991) . . . . . 17 Lisa DiBlasi (2004)* ...... 208 Sarah Rose (2002) ...... 5 Alisa Cure (1991)...... 17 Christina Treator (2000) . . . . . 208 Adrian St. Cin (2003)...... 4 Jennifer Griner (2004)*. . . . . 3 Doubles Assists Sarah Rose (2003) ...... 3 Jodie Fiacco (2001) ...... 15 Donna DeFrancesco (1995). . . 123 Jodie Fiacco (2002) ...... 3 Jodie Fiacco (2000)...... 13 Karen Musa (2001) ...... 116 Mary Buckheit (2002) ...... 3 Sarah Rose (2004)* ...... 10 Mary Buckheit (2001) ...... 113 Jodie Fiacco (2000) ...... 3 Tammy Hylenski (1999)...... 10 Christina Treator (1999) . . . . . 100 Jodie Fiacco (1999) ...... 3 Susan Hannon (1991) ...... 9 Sarah Rose (2004)* ...... 96 Mary Buckheit Mary Buckheit (2001) ...... 8 Mary Buckheit (2000)...... 92 Hit By Pitch Susan Hannon (1990) ...... 8 Susan Hannon (1992) ...... 92 Kelly Boyle (2004)*...... 4 Megan Woltz (2004)* ...... 7 Mary Buckheit (2002) ...... 91 Jodie Fiacco (2001) ...... 4 Amy Vogt (2000)...... 7 Mary Buckheit (1999)...... 84 Kristen Sweet (1991) ...... 4 Emily Day (2000)...... 7 Colleen Price (2003)...... 4 Alison Riley (2000) ...... 7 Jacquelyn Walter (1991) ...... 4 Karen Musa (2000) ...... 3 Triples Kristen Rumbaugh (1994) . . . . . 3 Susan Hannon (1991) ...... 5 Karen Klotz (1991)...... 3 Susan Hannon (1990) ...... 4 Mary Buckheit (1999)...... 3 Tammy Hylenski (1997)...... 3 Tammy Hylenski (1996)...... 3 Juli Barton (1994)...... 3 Lori Bubb (1992)...... 3

Siena College Softball 2005 27 The Record Book PITCHING Team Records - Division I Games Started Denise Faughman (1991) . . . . . 30 Batting Average Triples Stolen Bases ERA Tara Plourde (2000) ...... 23 1984 ...... 282 1990...... 11 1985 ...... 51 1983 ...... 1.81 Allison Clark (2000) ...... 20 2002 ...... 261 1994 ...... 8 1984 ...... 43 1995 ...... 2.41 Missy Ocif (1992) ...... 20 1983 ...... 257 1991...... 8 1987 ...... 40 1996 ...... 2.47 Tara Plourde (1999) ...... 18 1990 ...... 251 1995 ...... 7 1983 ...... 35 2001 ...... 2.74 Tara Campbell (2003) . . . . . 18 1991 ...... 250 1993 ...... 7 1992 ...... 34 1998 ...... 3.07 Tara Campbell (2004)* ...... 17 1999 ...... 248 1990 ...... 7 1996 ...... 33 2003 ...... 3.17 Allison Clark (2001) ...... 17 2003 ...... 245 1999 ...... 6 2000 ...... 29 2004* ...... 3.24 Jodie Fiacco (1999)...... 17 2000 ...... 238 1997 ...... 6 2003 ...... 26 2002 ...... 3.84 Tara Plourde (1998) ...... 17 1987 ...... 237 1985 ...... 6 2002 ...... 24 2000 ...... 3.91 1984 ...... 5 1991 ...... 24 Appearances Hits Fielding Percentage Denise Faughman (1991) . . . . . 31 2000 ...... 303 Homeruns RBI 2002 ...... 955 Tara Campbell (2004)* . . . . . 27 2004*...... 298 2004* ...... 19 2004*...... 128 2002 ...... 953 Tara Plourde (1999) ...... 27 1999 ...... 268 2002 ...... 17 2000 ...... 111 2001 ...... 951 Tara Plourde (2000) ...... 27 2002 ...... 267 1999 ...... 8 1991...... 103 2004* ...... 947 Tara Campbell (2003) ...... 26 2001 ...... 266 2003 ...... 8 2002...... 102 1995 ...... 943 Allison Clark (2000) ...... 25 2003 ...... 257 2001...... 7 1999 ...... 99 2000 ...... 936 Allison Clark (2001) ...... 23 1991 ...... 197 1983 ...... 4 2003 ...... 95 1992 ...... 936 Jodie Fiacco (2001) ...... 21 1996 ...... 189 1996 ...... 3 2001 ...... 90 1993 ...... 935 Missy Ocif (1992) ...... 20 1995 ...... 187 1996 ...... 2 1992 ...... 84 1990 ...... 931 Innings Pitched 1992 ...... 178 1990 ...... 77 1999 ...... 927 Denise Faughman (1991). . . 176.2 Slugging 1991 ...... 67 Lori Castaldo (1990)...... 154.0 Doubles Percentage Tara Plourde (2000) ...... 142.0 2000 ...... 46 2002 ...... 347 Tara Plourde (1999) ...... 133.0 2004* ...... 43 2004* ...... 317 Allison Clark (2000) ...... 128.2 2001 ...... 39 1999 ...... 313 Tara Campbell (2004)* . . 127.1 1999 ...... 34 2003 ...... 300 Tara Campbell (2003)...... 122.1 2002 ...... 33 1991 ...... 291 Missy Ocif (1993) ...... 115.2 1997 ...... 29 2000 ...... 290 Jodie Fiacco (2001)...... 114.1 1991 ...... 28 1990 ...... 286 1992 ...... 24 2001 ...... 283 ERA (min 35 IP) 1996 ...... 19 1997 ...... 263 Tara Plourde (2001) ...... 1.75 1990 ...... 19 Allison Clark (1999) ...... 2.17 Victoria Soracco (1997) . . . . . 2.19 MAAC All-Academic Team Members Tara Campbell (2004) . . . . 2.20 Tara Campbell (2003)...... 2.35 1992: Susan Hannon 2003: Christina Shitffman Michelle Nytransky Tara Plourde (1999) ...... 2.37 2004: Marlo Daniels Jodie Fiacco (1999) ...... 2.74 1993: Susan Hannon Carla Fedele Lisa Ruscitelli (1996) ...... 2.83 Colleen Price 1994: Tricia Taylor Tisha Salamino (2002) . . . 2.87 Megan Woltz Adrian St. Cin (2002) . . . . 2.98 1995: Melissa Schiskie Strike Outs 1996: Andrea Seward Tara Campbell (2004)* . . . . 121 Donna DeFrancesco Tara Plourde (2000)...... 100 Jodie Fiacco Tara Campbell (2003) ...... 98 1997: Donna DeFrancesco Tara Plourde (2002) ...... 88 Tammy Hylenski Tara Plourde (1999) ...... 87 Melissa Schiskie ALL-MAAC PERFORMERS Andrea Seward Allison Clark (2000) ...... 73 2000: Jodie Fiacco (DP) Tara Plourde (1998) ...... 62 1999: Colleen Dunn Lori Castaldo (1990) ...... 49 Tammy Hylenski 2001: Jodie Fiacco (DP) Jodie Fiacco (2001) ...... 48 Amy Vogt 2002: Second Team - 2000: Mary Buckheit Mary Buckheit (SS) Colleen Dunn Carrie Getz (OF) Jodie Fiacco Tara Plourde 2003: First Team - Amy Vogt Carrie Getz (OF) 2001: Mary Buckheit Second Team - Colleen Dunn Adrian St. Cin (1B) Jodie Fiacco Sarah Rose (3B) Amy Vogt Tara Campbell (P) 2002: Mary Buckheit 2004: Second Team - Jodie Fiacco Veronica Arredondo (SS)

28 Siena College Softball 2005 Siena Athletics

They started out as the Golden Warriors. Tournament. The Green and Gold continued its The men’s lacrosse program also appears That proved too long for headlines, so improbable run with an ESPN televised opening- on the verge of taking off. The Saints won soon Siena became the Indians. In the late round victory over Alcorn State before falling to their last four games in 2004, and welcome 1980s, they became the Saints. eventual national champion Maryland before back a solid group of upperclassmen led There was a time, not long ago, when 20,000 fans at the MCI Center in Washington. by First-Team All-MAAC selection Matt the majority of Siena’s student-athletes It was the team’s third trip to the “Big Dance.” Walsh. In July, Brian Brecht took over as the hailed from homes in the Capital Region, The Siena baseball team has won four of the program’s first full-time head coach, raising and jumping in a van and traveling to last 10 MAAC Championships and advanced to the expectations for the growing program. Saratoga, Troy, Schenectady and Albany could the 1999 NCAA Tournament. Head Coach Tony In all, 38 Siena student-athletes earned meet athletic teams’ scheduling requirements. Rossi, entering his 36th year at the helm of the All-Conference honors in 2003-2004, while In 1976, however, Siena’s athletics program Saints, has continually developed student-athletes 70 (up from 15 in 1999) earned all-academic was elevated to NCAA Division I status. who have performed both on the field and off. recognition. With that move, the College committed In the spring of 2002, he won his 500th game. itself to upgrading its program and making This past year, pitcher Ryan Bitter became the Facilities all teams competitive. 19th player in program history to be drafted Most Siena teams make their homes on-campus, After stops in the ECAC Metro and North when he was selected in the 22nd round by playing on the seven grass fields located behind the Atlantic Conference, Siena moved to the the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Marcelle Athletic Complex (MAC). Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC), The men’s and women’s soccer programs have Inside the Marcelle Athletic Complex, Siena student- where it has made its mark. experienced recent success and growth as well. athletes have all the amenities to ensure their abilities Since its move to full Division I status, Siena Men’s Head Coach Charlie Curto, in his 21st season to compete at the Division I level. Last season, many Athletics has continued to grow. Three years ago, at the helm, guided the Saints back to the MAAC student-athletes enjoyed the benefits of a state-of- the program added women’s water polo, giving it Tournament last season, narrowly missing out on a the-art expansion to the field house. The expansion, seven men’s programs and 11 on the women’s side. regular-season title. Women’s Head Coach Steve dedicated this past July, features four new “team Karbowski was recognized as the Northeast Region’s rooms,” and a theater to watch video. The men’s The Program Co-Coach of the Year after orchestrating the nation’s and women’s basketball locker rooms have also been Siena sponsors 18 sports that compete at the NCAA eighth best turnaround in 2001. He has been named restructured as part of the project. Division I level. Seventeen Saints’ sports teams com- MAAC Coach of the Year twice in his six seasons as The women’s basketball and volleyball teams pete in the MAAC, with field hockey playing in the head coach. play their home contests at the 4,000-seat Alumni Northeast Conference. The volleyball team has one of the richest histories Recreation Center (ARC). The Saints pride themselves on excellence, on for success, qualifying for 11 conference champion- Siena’s men’s basketball team makes its home and off the field. Siena’s student-athletes regularly ships in the last 12 years. The team won four-straight at the Pepsi Arena in downtown Albany. The graduate at rates higher than the general student MAAC titles from 1993-96 and reached the 1995 Pepsi Arena is a regionally acclaimed 15,500- population, and the athletic department has ranked NCAA Tournament. In April of 2003, Garvey seat facility. Since its full-time move to the in the top-15 nationally in two of the last three Pierre took over as the program’s first full-time Pepsi Arena, both the men’s and women’s Division I National Graduation Rate Reports, according coach as the Saints look to make the leap to basketball team’s attendances have to the NCAA Office. This past year, the student-athletes the next level. soared into the top-100 in the country. at Siena averaged an astounding 3.02 grade-point In just its fifth season, the women’s swim- average—a mark higher than the average of the ming and diving team were a strong second at Academic Support regular student body. A record 85 student-athletes the 2003 MAAC Championships, and in 2004, Siena prides itself in its student-athletes’ were placed on the MAAC honor roll. the team placed fourth with a limited roster. success academically. A full-time academic Athletic success has continued to improve as well, The future looks even brighter with several advisor is on hand to provide assistance as the College has made a continued commitment to key components returning this year includ- for student-athletes, helping in class enhance athletic aid, full-time coaching and facilities. ing MAAC Champion Dana Golino. scheduling and tutorial services. Leading the way, the Siena women’s basketball This promises to be an exciting season for the In 2002, an assistant advisor was hired to team captured its fourth consecutive regular-season cross country program as well, as the Siena women look assist with the NCAA’s Champs/Life Skills MAAC Championship in 2004. Under the direction of to build on back-to-back third place MAAC finishes. initiative-known as SAinTS (Supporting Gina Castelli, the program has grown into one of the Head Coach Jim Bowles is equally optimistic about the Athletes in Their Success) at Siena. top in the region. In 2000-2001, the team earned its men’s chances to be a factor in this year’s champion- The department’s major undertaking first MAAC Tournament championship and initial NCAA ships, as several runners return, and a talented new this past summer was the construction berth. The Saints played in the postseason WNIT in crop begin their careers. of a new study hall facility for the exclu- 1999, 2002 and 2003. Last season also marked a breakthrough year for the sive use of student-athletes. The new study The women’s golf team has also enjoyed break- women’s field hockey and lacrosse programs at Siena. lounge is located on the second floor of through success, capturing its fourth straight MAAC In the fall, the field hockey team advanced to the NEC the MAC and includes all the Championship at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Tournament for the first time in program history. The amenities and technological Complex in the spring of 2004. women’s lacrosse team established a new program resources needed to assure the The men’s basketball team has also carried the benchmark for victories in the spring, and lost out on continued academic success for torch for Siena in the MAAC. In 2002-2003, the Saints a three-way tiebreaker to fall just short of its initial Siena’s student-athletes. won 21 games and advanced to the second round of postseason bid. In his first season as head coach, Jake In addition, the technologically the NIT—their fourth postseason appearance in the McHerron garnered MAAC Co-Coach of the Year advanced J. Spencer and Patricia past six years. In 2002, Siena caught the nation’s atten- honors. He welcomes back a talented group that Standish library, which opened in tion with an improbable leap into college basketball’s includes MAAC Rookie of the Year and First-Team 2000, serves as a scenic backdrop biggest stage—the NCAA All-Conference selection to the baseball field and is a short Michelle Eide. walk from any point on campus. SienaSiena SoftballSoftball 2005 SCHEDULE

February 25 Samford Macon, Ga. 1 p.m. 25 Mississippi Valley State Senior Macon, Ga. 7 p.m. Second Baseman 26 Marist Macon, Ga. 3 p.m. Megan Woltz 26 Mercer Macon, Ga. 5 p.m. 27 Southern MississippiMacon, Ga. 10 a.m. March 19 Wisconsin-Green Bay Orlando, Fla. 12:30 p.m. 20 Vermont Orlando, Fla. 8:50 a.m. 20 Florida A&M Orlando, Fla 8:50 a.m. 20 Hartford Orlando, Fla. 12:30 p.m. 22 Cornell Orlando, Fla. 8:50 a.m. 22 Vermont Orlando, Fla. 2:20 p.m. 23 Hartford Orlando, Fla. 4:10 p.m. 23 Albany Orlando, Fla. 6 p.m. 24 Wisconsin Miami, Fla. 3 p.m. 25 Florida International Miami, Fla. 3 p.m. 25 Florida International Miami, Fla. 1 p.m. 29 Bucknell Lewisburg, PA 3 p.m. 29 Bucknell Lewisburg, PA 5 p.m. April 3 Cornell (2) Ithaca, NY noon 5 Colgate (2) HOME 4 p.m. 6 Vermont (2) HOME 2 p.m. 7 St. Francis N.Y. (2) Brooklyn, NY 2 p.m. 9 Canisius (2)* HOME 1 p.m. 10 Rider (2)* HOME 1 p.m. 12 Holy Cross (2) Worcester, MA 3 p.m. 14 Colgate (2) Hamiliton, NY 3 p.m. 16 Niagara (2)* Niagara, NY noon Junior 21 Binghamton (2) HOME 3 p.m. Pitcher 24 Marist (2)* Poughkeepsie, NY 1 p.m. Tara Campbell 26 Dartmouth (2) Hanover, NH 3 p.m. 27 Quinnipiac (2) HOME 3 p.m. 30 Fairfield (2)* HOME 1 p.m. May 1 Iona (2)* HOME 1 p.m. 4 Albany (2)* Albany, NY 3 p.m. 7 Saint Peter’s (2)* Jersey City, NJ 1 p.m. 8 Manhattan (2)* Riverdale, NY 9 a.m.

*MAAC Game