2018-19 NAVY men's basketball Navy Sports Information The 2018-19 Navy Men’s Basketball media guide was produced to assist the media in its coverage of Navy basketball. The Navy sports information office is available to aid members of the media in their efforts to cover Navy basketball. Additional information can be obtained through the sports Miscellaneous Athletic Department Main Number 410-293-2700 information office, which is located on the second floor of Ricketts Hall or by contacting Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Information Justin Kisch- Sports Information Fax 410-293-8954 efsky at 410-293-8772 or by email at [email protected]. Alumni Hall Press Row Phone 410-263-3929 Mailing Address Navy Sports Information Press Credentials for Home Games 566 Brownson Road Credentials for Navy home games are issued to working media only and should be requested as early as possible. Requests for credentials can be Annapolis, MD 21402 made via phone (410-293-8772), fax (410-293-8772) or email ([email protected]). Please allow ample time for credentials to be mailed to you. Website www.NavySports.com Credentials not mailed can be picked up an hour before game time at the will call window in the Alumni Hall lobby. www.PatriotLeague.com

Press Credentials for Veterans Classic How to Follow Navy Athletics An online credentialing system will be used for the Veterans Classic. An online form is available on the Navy men’s basketball page on NavySports. Website www.NavySports.com com. Media is reminded that individuals without Department of Defense credentials will have to request a vehicle access pass by using the same Twitter @NavyAthletics online form and due to parking restrictions, most media will be encouraged to park at the football stadium and take the media shuttle to the arena. The Facebook Navy Athletics deadline to request credentials for the Veterans Classic is Oct. 31. Credentials and vehicle access passes will be mailed to you. Instagram @NavyAthletics Snapchat @NavyAthletics Media Parking YouTube YouTube.com/NavyAthletics Media parking is first-come, first-serve at Alumni Hall. However, due to security regulations, the media will not be allowed to drive onto campus without a pass filled out by the Navy sports information staff. Media members wishing to obtain a parking pass, please contact Justin Kischefsky in the sports Navy Sports Information Staff information office at least five working days prior to a home game, which will give the Navy Sports Information office a chance to mail a parking pass. Justin Kischefsky Releases / Photos via Email Assistant AD Sports Information Director All Navy men’s basketball releases, game notes and media advisories are distributed via email to a list maintained by the sports information office. E-mail: [email protected] Media who wish to be included on this list can contact Justin Kischefsky ([email protected] / 410-293-8772). Photographs are available upon Office: 410-293-8772 request. Sport Duties: Men’s Basketball, Swimming & Diving, Men’s Tennis, Volleyball Photographers Still and newsreel photographers with hand-held equipment may work the baseline in both directions. Credentials are normally issued to photogra- Scott Strasemeier phers representing daily newspapers, wire services, magazines and television stations or networks. Camera crews handling the coaching film for the Senior Associate AD / Sports Information opposing school will work from an assigned location. E-mail: [email protected] Sport Duties: Football Telephones / Internet Courtesy telephone and ethernet lines are available at press row as well as in the media room. Wireless internet is also available. The Alumni Hall Stacie Michaud press row phone number is 410-263-3929. Assistant AD Sports Information Director E-mail: [email protected] Sport Duties: Asst. Football, Men’s Golf, Men’s Lacrosse, Media Services Squash, Wrestling The Navy Sports Information office will furnish all working media with complete statistical information at home games. Materials available include game program, pregame notes, final and halftime statistics and play-by-play box. Post-game recaps will be available following the game on NavySports. Alex Lumb com and will be sent out to the media email list. Assistant Sports Information Director A pregame meal will be served one hour before the start of the game across from the media room. The media room can be found on the second E-mail: [email protected] door on the right, through the entrance closest to the visiting team bench. Separate media rooms and press conference rooms will be used during Sport Duties: Women’s Basketball, Cross Country, Gymnas- the Veterans Classic. tics, Rowing, Women’s Soccer

Visiting Radio Chris Whitehead Visiting team radio is located across the visiting team bench. Analog phone lines and ethernet lines are available. ISDN lines will be available if Assistant Sports Information Director requested well in advance of the game. E-mail: [email protected] Sport Duties: Women’s Lacrosse, Sprint Football, Track & Interview Policy Field, Water Polo Non-postgame interviews with Navy basketball players or coaches must be arranged through Justin Kischefsky of the Navy Sports Information Office and requested at least 24 hours in advance of the desired interview time. Kischefsky’s email and office phone number are [email protected] and David Gerhart 410-293-8772. Sports Information Intern E-mail: [email protected] DeChellis Availability Sport Duties: Baseball, Women’s Golf, Rifle, Sailing, Men’s Coach DeChellis will be available to the media for phone interviews on most non-game days (travel schedule pending). In addition, DeChellis will be Soccer, Women’s Tennis available after practice for in-person interviews. Contact Matt Muzza to find out about practice times and locations. Mark Leddy Player Availability Director of Publications Player interviews will be available to the media for phone interviews on most non-game days (travel schedule pending) following practice. Student- E-mail: [email protected] athletes are also available during the day, provided there is clearance in the class schedule. Players’ numbers WILL NOT be given to the media. Only postgame interviews for both coaches and players are allowed on game day.

Practice All Navy practices are closed to the general public. Media members may attend practice through clearance by the Navy Sports Information office. Television stations may shoot the first 30 minutes of practice for B-Roll footage.

Postgame Navy head coach Ed DeChellis and requested Navy players will be available in the press room (located directly across from the visiting team locker room) following a 10 to 15-minute cooling off period at the conclusion of the game and after radio / TV obligations. Media wishing to speak with specific players during the interview session should notify Justin Kischefsky prior to the end of the game.The Navy locker room, lounge, showers and training room are off limits to everyone but players, coaches and support staff.Visiting team media will be made available FIRST during post-game press conferences in the media room opposite the visitors’ locker room. 154 RAISE THE SAIL 2018-19 NAVY men’s basketball Navy Media Information Navy On Radio Print Media Television Navy men’s basketball games will be carried by WNAV (99.9 FM & 1430 AM -- Annapolis) during the 2017-18 regular season and postsea- son, with select games being broadcast by WFED (1050 and 1500 AM -- Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia), WBAL (1090 AM -- Baltimore) The Capital (Annapolis) CBS Sports Network and SiriusXM Satellite Radio. Dave Broughton (Sports Editor) 28 E. 28th Street For the 10th straight year, Pete Medhurst and Michael Heary will handle the play-by-play calls on the Navy Basketball Network. Medhurst Bill Wagner (Beat Writer) 15th Floor has been part of the network since 1997 prior to being hired full-time before the 2008-09 season. Medhurst, a graduate of Southern High School 888 Bestgate Road New York, NY 10016 in Harwood, Md., has provided play-by-play for Hampton University, Virginia Wesleyan College and Salisbury University. Medhurst also has Suite 104 (212) 975-5100/FAX: 679-4657 TV experience with CBS College Sports and CN8, and is widely considered one of the top lacrosse play-by-play announcers in the business, Annapolis, Md. 21401 serving as the “Voice of Navy Lacrosse” for the last 18 years. Medhurst also took over play-by-play duties for the Navy football team in 2013. (410) 280-5926 Comcast SportsNet Medhurst resides in Churchton and is married to the former Brenda Joyce. The couple has three children: sons Ryan and Cody and daughter FAX: 280-4643 7700 Wisconsin Avenue Kelly. Suite 200 Medhurst is joined for home games and select road games by former Navy all-conference guard Michael Heary. Heary was a four-year The Baltimore Sun Bethesda, Md. 20814 letterwinner for the Midshipmen in 1995-98, helping the Midshipmen to two NCAA Tournaments in 1997 and 1998. Heary still ranks sixth on Ron Fritz (Senior Editor) (240) 223-6934 the school’s all-time career scoring list with 1,590 points and is considered one of the top three-point and free throw shooters in school history. 501 N. Calvert St. Heary is entering his ninth year as the analyst for Navy men’s basketball broadcasts. Baltimore, Md. 21278 WBAL-TV Channel 11 (NBC) Heary is currently the Director of Sales at CDS Logistics. Michael and his wife, Sarah, reside in Annapolis, with children Brooke (14), Paige (9) (410) 332-6200 Gerry Sandusky (Sports Director) and Jackson (7). FAX: 783-2518 3800 Hooper Avenue Baltimore, Md. 21211 Navy On Television The Washington Post (410) 338-1750/FAX: 467-6671 Navy will appear on television several times during the 2018-19 season, with the possibility of more appearances to be picked up later in the Matt Vita (Managing Editor, Sports) year. Dave Larimer (College Sports WBFF-TV Channel 45 (FOX) • November 9 vs. CBS SN Editor) Bruce Cunningham (Sports • January 19 at Army CBS SN Ava Wallace (Beat Writer) Director) • February 16 vs. Army CBS SN 1150 15th St., NW 2000 West 41st Street • February 23 at Colgate CBS SN Washington, D.C. 20071 Baltimore, Md. 21211 • March 2 at Boston U. CBS SN (flex game) (202) 334-7350 (410) 467-5595/FAX: 467-5093 • March 10 in Patriot League Semifinals CBS SN FAX: 334-7685 • March 13 in Patriot League Finals CBS SN WJLA-TV Channel 7 (ABC) Associated Press (Baltimore) Scott Abraham (Sports Director) Dave Ginsburg 1100 Wilson Boulevard NavySports.com 15 Charles Street Plaza Arlington, Va. 22209 The online home of all 33 of Navy’s varsity sports can be found at NavySports.com. Here you will find stories, bios, stats, media guides, Suite 103 (703) 236-9499/FAX: 236-9263 schedules and much more on all your favorite Midshipmen athletes and sports. For all information regarding live statistics, Patriot League Baltimore, Md. 21201 Network, email updates and more, visit NavySports.com. (410) 837-8315 WJZ-TV Channel 13 (CBS) Mark Viviano (Sports Director) Patriot League Network PressBox Television Hill All of Navy’s home games which are not aired by the CBS Sports Network, as well as all Patriot League games will be streamed online for free as part of the Kaitlyn Wilson (Managing Editor) Baltimore, Md. 21211 Patriot League Network on Stadium. The 2018-19 season is the sixth year of the Patriot League Network. For more information, visit NavySports.com. 3600 Clipper Mill Road (410) 578-7522/FAX: 578-0642 Suite 155 Live Statistics Baltimore, MD. 21211 WMAR-TV Channel 2 (ABC) Fans can receive live stats of all of Navy’s home games and select road games via Stat Broadcast. To view live stats, visit NavyStats.com. (410) 366-7220 6400 York Road Baltimore, Md. 21212 Getting Around the Academy Radio (410) 377-7558/FAX: 377-5321 • Vehicular access to the United States Naval Academy is not permitted without a valid Department of Defense (DoD) credential, temporary vehicle pass obtained from the pass & ID office or be an official government vehicle. Personnel must have valid Military or USNA ID card. WBAL Radio - 1090 AM WRC-TV Channel 4 (NBC) • Access can also be obtained by walking onto the grounds through Gate 1 or 3. Gate 1 pedestrian hours are Sunday-Thursday 6:00 am to 10 Keith Mills (Sports Director) 4001 Nebraska Ave., NW p.m. and Friday-Saturday 6:00 am to 1:00 am. Gate 3 pedestrian hours are Sunday-Thursday 6:00 am to 7:00 pm and Friday-Saturday 6:00 am Brett Hollander (Host) Washington, D.C. 20016 to 10:00 pm. Gate 3 will remain open later for select weekday basketball games. Fans ages 21 and older must have photo ID. 3800 Hooper Avenue (202) 885-4870/FAX: 885-4002 • Fans that purchase season tickets will be able to drive onto the grounds of the United States Naval Academy with the proper passes and Baltimore, Md. 21211 identification. (410) 338-6592 WTTG-TV Channel 5 (FOX) • Fans attending games at Alumni Hall also have the option of riding the free shuttle bus from Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Fans ages FAX: 338-6694 Scott Smith (Sports Director) 18 and older must have photo ID. The shuttle will begin running approximately one hour prior to the start of the game and will leave from the 5151 Wisconsin Ave., NW stadium every 15 minutes. The shuttle will drop passengers off directly in front of Alumni Hall, and will run approximately 30 minutes after the WTOP 103.5 FM/WFED Radio - Washington, D.C. 20016 conclusion of the game. There is a $5 parking fee at the stadium. 820, 1500 AM (202) 895-3026/FAX: 895-3133 Dave Johnson (Sports Director) Dave Preston, George Wallace, WUSA-TV Channel 9 (CBS) How to Get to the Naval Academy Jonathan Warner (Sports) 4100 Wisconsin Ave., NW 3400 Idaho Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20016 • To Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (Shuttle Bus) From the East Washington, D.C. 20016 (202)5-5600/FAX: 363-6472 From the North • Take US 50 West across the Bay Bridge. (202) 895-5086 • Take I 97 South to US 50 East. • Exit US 50 at Rowe Blvd. (South). FAX: 895-5144 • Exit US 50 at Rowe Blvd. (exit #24) and bear to the right. • Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium is on your right. • Right on Taylor (second right) gives access to gates 5&6. • Right on Taylor (second right) gives access to gates 5&6. WNAV Radio - 1430 AM / 99.9 FM 236 Admiral Drive From the West • To The Naval Academy Annapolis, Md. 21401 • Take US 50 East. • From Route 50, take Exit 24 (Rowe Blvd.). (410) 263-1430 • Exit US 50 at Rowe Blvd. (exit #24) and bear to the right. • Left on Taylor (second left). FAX: 268-5360 • Right on Taylor (second right) gives access to gates 5&6. • Veer to right and take a right at first light onto King Georges St. • Take a left at second light while on King Georges St. for Gate 3. From the South • King Georges St. will end at Gate 1 of USNA. • Take I 95 North to 495 East. • Take I 495 East to 50 East. • Exit US 50 at Rowe Blvd. (exit #24) and bear to the right. • Right on Taylor (second right) gives access to gates 5&6. RAISE THE SAIL 155 2018-19 NAVY men's basketball Dave Smalley Court at Alumni Hall The playing court at Alumni Hall was dedicated as Dave Smalley Court, who was associated with the Alumni Hall Facts Academy as a player, coach, physical education professor and administrator for more than 50 years, during Timeline ceremonies held January 7, 2006, prior to a men’s and women’s basketball doubleheader against Bucknell. Construction Began Dec. 1987 Cornerstone Sept. 1988 Smalley passed away during the spring of 2007. Dedicated Oct. 1991 “Dave is one of the finest gentlemen and accomplished professionals ever to serve our midshipmen,” said Naval Academy Director of Athletics Chet Gladchuk, at the time of dedication. “He is respected, Financial Information Overall Cost $30 million appreciated and loved by the thousands who have been fortunate to benefit from his friendship. He rep- Dept. of the Navy $13 million resents the qualities and values of the Naval Academy and approaches every day in the spirit of service NAAA $1 million to others before self. Those who know Dave understand why this tribute is appropriate. Certainly it will be } The United Service Organization (USO) provided a $500,000 lead gift to a constant reminder of Dave’s stellar legacy of support to the Brigade, but more importantly for the man honor Bob Hope. who has always been a beacon of inspiration on the Yard, and exemplifies the standards for commitment Capacity to his alma mater and excellence as a leader.” Multi-Purpose Seating 6,500 “I’m most appreciative of this signal honor in recognition of the contributions of the Navy basketball play- Basketball Seating 5,710 ers over the years,” said Smalley, who has been inducted into four Hall of Fames — Seton Hall Prep (high 1,000th Point school), Wyoming Seminary (prep school), Naval Academy and Anne Arundel County. “I feel this honor } Since the opening of Alumni Hall, six Navy players have scored 1,000 points. validates the many basketball players and their coaches who have been a part of the Navy basketball All six players (Michael Heary, Chris Williams, Greg Sprink, Kaleo Kina, program and its tradition. It recognizes the hundreds of Midshipmen who played and continue to play the Chris Harris and Jordan Sugars) have tallied the milestone point at Alumni Hall. game for countless hours with all their energy and ability. Some earned more accolades than others, but all were instrumental in the ultimate goal of winning games for the Naval Academy. I see this dedication Patriot League Tournaments as recognition to what they have given the Academy.” } Navy has hosted parts of 10 Patriot League Men’s Basketball Tournaments (1994, ‘97, ‘98, ‘01, ‘08, ‘09, ‘15, ‘16, ‘17, 18) A 1957 graduate of the Naval Academy, Smalley won a combined six letters in basketball and baseball, while earning four N-Stars against arch rival Army. He is one of only five midshipmen in the history of Basketball Information Navy men’s basketball to serve as team captain for two consecutive years. He was the Mids’ top scorer First Navy Men’s Basketball Game Nov. 25, 1991 during his sophomore and senior campaigns, and was selected to play in the East-West All-Star Game in Games 362 Record 221-156 (.586) Kansas City his senior year. Patriot League Record 98-90 (.521) Smalley scored 856 points during his three-year varsity career and twice won the Charles Evans Mc- Sellouts (5,710) 14 Donough Memorial Basketball Cup, awarded annually “to the member of the basketball squad deemed to Last Sellout Jan. 14, 2017 vs. Army Most Consecutive Winning Seasons 9 (1994-2002) have been the outstanding team player during the season.” Most Games, Season 18 (2000) Smalley was also a standout outfielder for the Navy baseball team. He won the Blair Bat, symbolic of the Most Wins, Season 16 (2000) Eastern Intercollegiate Baseball League batting title, during his junior season with a league average of .419. Most Losses, Season 12 (2004) He also led the league in RBIs with 12. In overall games that season, he led the squad in hits (30), homers Most Consecutive Wins 16 (11-27-99 to 3-5-00) Most Consecutive Losses 10 (Two Times) (3), RBIs (25) and batting average (.448). Fans Through The Turnstiles 718,987 Smalley won the Naval Academy Athletic Association Sword in 1957 as the midshipman of the graduat- Average Attendance Per Game 1,986 ing class who was considered “to have personally excelled in athletics during his years of varsity competi- Navy Points 25,570 (67.8) Opponent Points 24,909 (66.0) tion.” Navy 100-Point Games 8 A native of Baltimore, Md., Smalley served five years in the United States Marine Corps, where he was Opponent 100-Point Games 2 named to the All-Marine Basketball Team four years. In 1962, Smalley returned to the Academy as an assistant coach with the men’s basketball team and Building Features } Prior to the 2014-15 season, Navy added a new Daktronics centerhung as a member of the Physical Education Department. In 1966, Smalley succeeded Ben Carnevale as head video board that features four individual video displays each measuring coach of the Navy basketball team. Under his 10-year direction, Navy produced a 94-130 record and his approximately eight feet high by eight feet wide. The board shows live video, Midshipmen teams were ranked among the top 10 in the country in team defense in three of his last six vivid graphics, animations, statistics and instant replay. } For the 2011-12 season, a new Smalley Court was purchased to adapt to a pair seasons. of new rule changes implemented for the season. In addition, new banners In 1976, Smalley left his post as the men’s coach and later that year was asked to lay the groundwork have been raised in Alumni Hall. for a women’s basketball program. His first season leading the women, competing at the junior varsity } The hall has two exterior, landscaped memorial plazas donated by the level, he led the Mids to a 10-1 record and won the Maryland AIAW state championship for small colleges. classes of 1942, ‘58 and ‘59. } All seats in the facility are dedicated to the memory of individuals who have The program achieved varsity status in 1977, and he guided the Midshipmen to a 12-year combined committed themselves to the cause of freedom. record of 179-119 that featured 10 winning seasons. Smalley’s teams recorded back-to-back 18-win } The approximately 40 rooms in the building have plaques dedicated to seasons in 1981-82 and 1982-83, and the 1986-87 team finished 18-8 and captured the ECAC South individuals and organizations who have supported our country and the Naval Academy. Division II Championship. } A wall is reserved by the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association to commemorate Smalley held the title of Assistant Director of Athletics in charge of admissions since 1979 and was those who were killed during the attack on Pearl Harbor. promoted to Senior Associate Athletic Director for Admissions, Academics and Compliance in 2001. In } One concourse was dedicated to Lt. Lloyd Garnett and his shipmates on the that capacity, Smalley handled the admissions process for recruited athletes in each of Navy’s 30 varsity USS Samuel B Roberts (DE 413) who earned their ship the reputation as the “destroyer escort that fought like a battleship” in Leyte Gulf. sports. Smalley and his staff also monitored the academic progress of Navy’s 1,500 student-athletes. } A music room was named for Lt. Mark Lange, Class of 1979, whose plane was shot down over Lebanon in Dec. 1983. Residents from Lange’s hometown of Detroit and the surrounding areas funded the room. } Several high-profile speakers, including three former presidents, a prime minister and a vice-president, have given speeches at Alumni Hall. Well- known music artists include Zac Brown Band, Katy Perry and Carrie Underwood. 156 RAISE THE SAIL 2018-19 NAVY men’s basketball Patriot League H Navy won the Patriot League Presidents’ Cup for the fifth-straight time and sixth in the last seven years.

H Navy swept the men’s and women’s President’s Cup Titles, the 11th time the feat has been accomplished since 1990-91 and the first since Bucknell achieved the honor in 2010-11.

H Navy and Loyola Maryland both qualified for the 2018 NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Now in its third decade as an all-sport conference combining academic and Championships, marking the first time the League received two bids to the athletic excellence, the Patriot League sponsors championships in 24 men and tournament. The Mids and Greyhounds both won their first-round matchups, women’s sports. Initially started as an NCAA Division I-AA football conference with Navy advancing to the quarterfinals before falling to defending national in 1986, the Patriot League became an all-sport conference in 1990 and includes champion No. 1 Maryland. American, Army West Point, , Bucknell, Colgate, Holy Cross, Lafayette, Lehigh, Loyola Maryland and Navy as full members, and Fordham, H Also winning NCAA Tournament contests in 2017-18 were Colgate men’s soccer, Georgetown, MIT and Richmond as associate members. These institutions are Boston University field hockey, Army West Point baseball, combining with Navy among the oldest and most prestigious in the nation and their alumni have and and Loyola Maryland women’s lacrosse for seven tournament victories. continue to play leadership roles in shaping our country. The Patriot League’s mission is simple: to provide successful competitive H 24 Patriot Leaguers were All-America selections, with first-team status for athletic experiences while maintaining high academic standards, and to prepare Lehigh’s Dom Bragalone (Football), Boston University’s Ally Hammel (Field its student-athletes to be leaders in society. During the 2017-18 academic year, Hockey), Loyola Maryland’s Pat Spencer and Foster Huggins (Men’s Lacrosse) Patriot League student-athletes and teams accomplished the following: and Navy’s Jenna Collins (Women’s Lacrosse).

H 99 Patriot League teams (47.0 percent of League teams) earned NCAA Public NAVY’S 2017-18 PATRIOT LEAGUE HONORS Recognition Awards for ranking in the top 10 percent of their sport in Academic Progress Rate (APR), with a Patriot League record 90 squads earning perfect TEAM TITLES (9) scores. Men’s Swimming & Diving ... Women’s Swimming & Diving ... Men’s Indoor Track & Field ... Men’s Outdoor Track & Field ... Women’s Outdoor Track & Field ... Men’s Golf H The Patriot League ranked second among all conferences in Public Recognition ... Men’s Tennis ... Women’s Rowing ... Women’s Lacrosse Awards, and tied for the national lead with the Ivy League for the highest percentage of teams earning the honor at 47.0 percent. COACH OF THE YEAR (11) Paul Kostacopoulos, Baseball ... Pat Owen, Men’s Golf ... Nadia Ste-Marie, Women’s H The League’s 95 percent graduation success rate (GSR) is the second-best Golf ... Bill Roberts, Men’s Swimming ... Rich MacDonald, Diving ... Chris Garner, Men’s mark in the nation, finishing in the top-two in each year since the rating has been Tennis ... Jamie Cook, Men’s Indoor Track & Field ... Jamie Cook, Men’s Outdoor Track released in 2013. All 10 member schools were at 90 percent or higher, each & Field... Carla Criste, Women’s Outdoor Track & Field ... Carin Gabarra, Women’s exceeding the record-high national GSR of 87 percent. In addition the League’s Soccer ... Larry Bock, Volleyball 84 percent Federal Graduation Rate (FGR) places it as the national leader for the fifth-consecutive year. ATHLETE OF THE YEAR (11) Zach Biggers, Baseball (Defensive Player of the Year) ... Charlie Musto, Men’s Golf H Nine student-athletes earned Google Cloud CoSIDA Academic All-America (Golfer of the Year) ... Joe Varello, Men’s Lacrosse (Faceoff Specialist of the Year) recognition, including first-team accolades for Navy’s Megan Hagerty ... Bradley Buchter, Men’s Swimming & Diving (Diver of the Meet) ... Lauren Barber, (Women’s Soccer) and Stephen Born (Baseball), Army West Point’s Women’s Swimming & Diving (Swimmer of the Meet) ... Andrew Ton, Men’s Tennis Kenneth Brinson (Football) and Matt Ball (Baseball). Second team honorees (Player of the Year) ... Andrew Ton/Aries Wong, Men’s Tennis (Doubles Team of the include Navy’s Sydney Fortson (Women’s Soccer) and third team recipients Year) ... Jenna Collins, Women’s Lacrosse (Midfielder of the Year) ... Ash Fairow, include Bucknell’s Kendall Ham (Women’s Soccer), Navy’s Patricia Mattingly Women’s Soccer (Offensive Player of the Year) ... Meghan Hegarty, Women’s Soccer (Volleyball), Bucknell’s Jeff Gottesman (Baseball), Lehigh’s Conor Gaffney (Midfielder of the Year) ... Patricia Mattingly, Volleyball (Setter of the Year) (Men’s Lacrosse). ROOKIE OF THE YEAR (5) H 30 Patriot League student-athletes received Google Cloud/CoSIDA Academic Emily Craig, Women’s Cross Country ... Charlie Musto, Men’s Golf ... Billy Cadigan, All-District recognition. Men’s Swimming & Diving ... Andrew Ton, Men’s Tennis ... Clayton Thompson, Men’s Outdoor Track & Field H There were a Patriot League record 3,011 student-athletes on the Patriot League SPORT SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR (7) Academic Honor Roll in 2017-18. Kevin Murray, Men’s Cross Country ... Morgan Frazier, Women’s Golf ... Megan Hanson, Women’s Rowing ... Zach Piedt, Men’s Swimming & Diving ... Walker Sims, H Navy’s Stephen Born (Baseball) and Shawn Anderson (Men’s Basketball) Men’s Tennis ... Stefano Pineda, Men’s Outdoor Track & Field ... Patricia Mattingly, were both named to the Senior CLASS Award first team, while Army West Point’s Volleyball Luke Morrison (Men’s Basketball) was placed on the second team.

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