ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS � Cedar Avenue � West Long Branch, NJ 07764-1898

MONMOUTH UNIVERSITYWOMEN�S BASKETBALL

2001-02 MEDIA GUIDE

www.monmouth.edu

TEAM INFORMATION2000-2001 Overall Record: 14-132000-2001 NEC Record/Finish: 10-8/6th (tie)Lettermen Returning: 8Lettermen Lost: 6Starters Returning: 3Starters Lost: 2Starters Returning (3):

Michelle Cappadona (F, 5-11, Sr., 16.3 ppg)LaToya Thompson (F, 5-9, Sr., 6.7 ppg, 4.6 rpg)Jaime Janda (G, 5-7, Sr., 2.1 ppg, 1.27 apg)

Starters Lost (2):Katie Kostohryz (F, 9.3 ppg, 5.8 rpg)Amanda Rosato (G, 17.8 ppg)

COACHING INFORMATIONHead Coach: Jackie DeVane (Delaware State, 1983)

Record at MU: 14-13 (1 Season)Career Record: 128-169 (11 Seasons)

Assistant Coaches:Michele Baxter (St. John Fisher, 1987)Jim Baxter (Indiana State, 1974)Danielle Dawson (Hampton, 1999)

Basketball Office Phone: (732) 571-3565

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: West Long Branch, N.J.Founded: 1933Enrollment: 5,635 (3,419 undergraduate)President: Dr. Rebecca StaffordAthletics Director: Dr. Marilyn McNeilConference: Northeast ConferenceNickname: HawksColors: Royal Blue and WhiteArena: William T. Boylan Gymnasium (2,500)

2001-02 SCHEDULEDate Opponent Time11/17 at Drexel 1:00 p.m.11/20 at Hofstra 7:00 p.m.11/23 ✦ vs. Michigan State 7:00 p.m.11/24 ✦ vs. Northwestern 5:00 p.m.11/29 SETON HALL 7:00 p.m.12/01 ✪ FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON 3:00 p.m.12/05 ✪ at Quinnipiac 7:00 p.m.12/09 DENVER 2:00 p.m.12/12 ST. PETER’S 7:00 p.m.12/22 at UM-Eastern Shore 3:00 p.m.01/05 ✪ at UMBC 7:00 p.m.01/07 ✪ at Mount St. Mary’s 7:00 p.m.01/09 at Morgan State 5:30 p.m.01/12 ✪ at Long Island 2:00 p.m.01/14 ✪ ST. FRANCIS (N.Y.) 7:00 p.m.01/19 ✪ QUINNIPIAC 3:00 p.m.01/21 ✪ at Central Conn. St. 7:00 p.m.01/24 ✪ MOUNT ST. MARY’S 7:00 p.m.01/30 ✪ WAGNER 7:00 p.m.02/02 ✪ SACRED HEART 3:00 p.m.02/06 ✪ at St. Francis (N.Y.) 7:00 p.m.02/09 ✪ CENTRAL CONN. ST. 3:00 p.m.02/11 ✪ UMBC 7:00 p.m.02/16 ✪ LONG ISLAND 3:00 p.m.02/18 ✪ at Fairleigh Dickinson 7:00 p.m.02/21 ✪ at Robert Morris 7:30 p.m.02/23 ✪ at St. Francis (Pa.) 3:00 p.m.03/02 ✢ at NEC Tournament 1st Round TBD03/03 ✢ at NEC Tournament 2nd Round TBD03/09 NEC Championship (at Highest Seed)

✦ - at FIU Shootout (Miami, Fla.)✢ - at Mt. St. Mary’s (Emmitsburg, Md.)

2000-2001 RESULTS (14-13, 10-8)Date Opponent Result11/18 DELAWARE L 54-7611/21 HOFSTRA W(ot) 71-6611/25 at Seton Hall L 48-6911/29 at St. Peter’s W 66-5312/02 UM-EASTERN SHORE W 79-6212/09 ✪ at Fairleigh Dickinson L 59-7512/13 at Stony Brook L 59-7512/28 at Denver L 60-7812/30 at Wyoming L 55-9001/04 ✪ at Sacred Heart W 71-5801/06 ✪ WAGNER W 78-6701/11 ✪ LONG ISLAND W 71-6401/13 ✪ at St. Francis (N.Y.) L 65-7401/18 ✪ SACRED HEART W 63-6101/20 ✪ at Wagner L 58-6801/25 ✪ ST. FRANCIS (Pa.) W 79-7801/27 ✪ ROBERT MORRIS W 87-7201/31 ✪ FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON W 78-6702/03 ✪ at St. Francis (Pa.) L 62-7302/05 ✪ at Robert Morris W 101-8902/07 MORGAN STATE W 89-8102/10 ✪ ST. FRANCIS (N.Y.) W 63-4502/12 ✪ at Long Island L(ot) 84-8502/17 ✪ at Central Conn. St. L 72-8502/19 ✪ at Quinnipiac L 72-8902/24 ✪ MOUNT ST. MARY’S L 69-8202/26 ✪ UMBC W 80-75

✪ - Northeast Conference Game

TABLE OF CONTENTSQuick Facts 1Media Information 2

THE UNIVERSITY 3Monmouth University 4-5Monmouth County 6-7Facilities 8

THE ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF 9University President 10Athletics Director 10Administration & Staff 11Sports Medicine 12

2001-2002 HAWKS 13Outlook 14-15Roster 16Player Bios 17-26

THE COACHING STAFF 27Head Coach Jackie DeVane 28-29Assistant Coaches 29-30

2000-2001 REVIEW 312000-2001 Stats & Results 32-332000-2001 Box Scores 34-39

THE BLUE/WHITE CLUB 40

THE OPPONENTS 41Opponents 42-48Northeast Conference 49-51Series Records 52

THE HISTORY 53Monmouth Records & Honors 54-58Records: Yearly Leaders 59All-Time Results 60-62All-Time Roster 63TV Roster 64

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CREDITSThe 2001-02 Monmouth University Women’sBasketball Media Guide is a publication of theMonmouth Athletics Communications Office.

EDITOR: Chris TobinEDITORIAL ASSISTANCE: Thomas Dick, Dan Sullivan,Jackie DeVane, Michele BaxterRESEARCH: Chris Tobin, Thomas Dick.CONTRIBUTIONS: Jackie DeVane, Monmouth Office ofPublic Affairs, Northeast Conference Media RelationsOffice, opponents’ sports information offices.LAYOUT & DESIGN: Chris Tobin.OUTSIDE COVER DESIGN: Jackie DeVane.PHOTOGRAPHY: Jim Reme, Steve Smith, MonmouthUniversity Archives.OUTSIDE COVER PRODUCTION: Paskill and Stapleton.OUTSIDE COVER PHOTOGRAPHY: Jim Reme.PRINTING: Jostens represented by Brian Ierardi.

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MEDIA INFORMATIONThe 2001-02 Monmouth University women’s basketball media guide has been pre-

pared to assist media members in their coverage of the Hawks.We hope that most of your questions will be answered in the pages of this guide.

Should you need additional information or assistance, please contact the MonmouthAthletics Communications office. The information on this page should cover most ofyour media-related questions.

We appreciate your coverage of Monmouth women’s basketball and look forward toworking with you this fall.

INTERVIEWS WITH COACH DeVANEMedia wishing to interview Coach DeVane must notify the Monmouth

University Athletics Communications office.

WEEKLY PLAYER INTERVIEWSAll player interviews must be requested through the Monmouth University

Athletics Communications office, and must be arranged at least 24 hours inadvance. Phone interviews are available by contacting the Athletics Communi-cations office. NO HOME NUMBERS WILL BE GIVEN OUT TO THE MEDIA.Please coordinate all requests with the Monmouth University AthleticsCommunications office.

PRACTICE COVERAGEMonmouth practices are open to the media, but please call in advance if

you plan on attending. Practices during the week are usually from 2:30 to 5:00(spring semester). Players and coaches will usually be available after practice.Practice times may change without notice. Please contact the MonmouthUniversity Athletics Communications office for the schedule.

POST-GAME INTERVIEWSPost-game interviews for home games will be conducted in the media room

adjacent to Boylan Gym. Coach DeVane and requested players will be availableafter a brief cooling off period. Interviews following road games will be subjectto the policies set forth by the home teams.

MEDIA CREDENTIALSArrangements for media credentials for Monmouth University’s women’s

basketball games in 2001-02 must be made through the Monmouth AthleticsCommunications office. Requests by accredited media members should bemade in writing and submitted on company letterhead to Chris Tobin.

Priority of issuance of credentials will be given to daily newspapers andtelevision stations which cover Monmouth basketball on a regular basis.

Credentials must be requested at least 48 hours prior to requested game.

MEDIA WILL CALLA will call window will be operated on game days at Boylan Gymnasium for

the distribution of credentials which have not been mailed. Proper ID will berequired.

PRESS ROW SERVICESA media packet will be distributed to your seat prior to tipoff. It will include

a game program and game notes for each team and the Northeast Conference.If you are missing any material, please contact a member of the MonmouthAthletics Communications office.

Halftime statistics and play-by-play will be distributed during the game. Finalstatistics and booklets will be distributed as soon as possible following thegame.

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Located less than a mile from the ocean on the sce-nic Jersey Shore, Monmouth University is a private, com-prehensive institution of higher learning committed toservice in the public interest and to the enhancement ofthe quality of life. The University aims to provide a learn-ing process and environment which enables men andwomen to pursue their educational goals, realize theirfull potential, contribute actively to their community anddetermine the direction of their lives.

Approximatley 5,600 students, including 1,400graduate students, are currently enrolled. They repre-sent 19 states and 30 nations. Nearly 1,600 studentslive on campus in 11 residence halls and two gardenapartment complexes.

Founded in 1933 as Monmouth Junior College, theUniversity acquired its core campus, the former ShadowLawn estate, in 1956, and in the following year initiatedits baccalaureate curricula. The University’s 149-acrecampus, considered to be one of the most beautiful inNew Jersey, includes 49 buildings which blend old andcontemporary architectural styles. Among these build-ings are Woodrow Wilson Hall (the centerpicece build-ing) and the Murry and Leonie Guggenheim MemorialLibrary, which were added to the National Register ofHistoric Places in 1978, connecting Monmouth Univer-sity with New Jersey’s historic past.

Monmouth University offers 43 undergraduate andgraduate degree programs and concentrations in sixdistinct schools - the School of Business Administra-tion, the Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities andSocial Sciences, the Edward G. Schlaefer School, theSchool of Education, the School of Nursing and theSchool of Graduate Studies.

To ensure undergraduate success for students of allskill levels, Monmouth offers integrated advising ser-vices through the Life and Career Advising Center(LCAC). The center provides a single, convenient loca-tion for comprehensive counseling in academic, careerand personal matters. Monmouth places a high valueon student retention and in 1990 its programs receivednationwide recognition at the National Conference onStudent Retention.

Because the need for support is greatest during thefreshman year, Monmouth provides a number of ser-vices to meet the special needs of new college students.Monmouth’s “Freshman Seminar,” for example, is a one-credit course designed to smooth the transition fromhigh school to college. This elective course covers de-

cision-making, academic andsocial opportunities and criti-cal skills such as test-takingstrategies, time manangementand study skills.

The Monmouth EarlyWarning System is a college-wide tracking system whichmonitors the progress of ev-ery new student atMonmouth. Selected facultymembers act as first-year ad-visors to groups of no morethan 20 freshmen, providinga critical link between the stu-dent and the University’s aca-demic, personal and career matters.

FACULTY AND STAFFMonmouth boasts 196 regular, full-time faculty mem-

bers. The school also employs 262 part-time facultymembers. The faculty-to-student ratio is 18 to 1. Theaverage class size is 21.6.

LIBRARYThe Guggenheim Library houses 248,000 volumes

and 1,300 current periodical subscriptions. The archi-tectural treasure, formerly the summer home of phi-lanthropists Murry and Leonie Guggenheim, containsthe University’s extensive library holdings and housesmany pieces of its impressive art collection.

THE CAMPUSSteeped in the granduer and tradition of the age of

opulence, Monmouth's campus is one of the most mag-nificent in the country. It is set upon the 149-acre site ofthe former Shadow Lawn estate. The stately campus islocated in a quiet, residential, suburban community andincludes among its 49 buildings a harmonious blend ofboth period and contemporary architectural styles.Monmouth's dedication to success as a comprehensiveteaching university is illustrated by its commitment toimproving existing facilities and creating new ones. Inthe last ten years alone, the university has constructedtwo new garden-style apartment residence halls, a new

School of Business Ad-ministration building, anda new fitness center. TheUniversity has made ex-tensive renovations to theResidence Dining Hall andthe Information Sciencesand Technology building(which has recently un-dergone a $3.75 millionrenovation); Kessler Field(the football stadium) wasbuilt eight years ago; andtwo new residence halls.In addition, the Universitycompleted a $2.5 millionrenovation of Edison Sci-

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ence Hall, and opened a new academic building lastspring.

A National Historic Landmark, Woodrow Wilson Hallserves as the main building on campus. It was designedin a neo-classical French tradition. The mansion, en-tered in the National Register of Historic Places, nowserves as the University’s administrative center. An im-pressive structure, the 130-room mansion has beendescribed in newspapers throughout the world, is fea-tured in many books on architecture and art and hasbeen used as the backdrop for innumerable print adsand television commercials. In 1981, Wilson Hall servedas the setting for the film version of “Annie”.

The Lauren K. Woods Theater, a former carriagehouse which retains many of its original picturesquefeatures, is among the other gracious older buildingswhich lend distinctive balance to the modern additionsto the campus.

CAMPUS LIFEThere are over 70 organizations at Monmouth, in-

cluding special-interest clubs, honor societies, commu-nity-service groups, fraternities and sororities, studentgovernment, campus radio and television stations, year-book, and an award-winning student newspaper.

The Student Activities Board schedules frequentscreenings of classic and recent feature films, live rockconcerts, campus speakers and special Comedy Nightswith both established headliners and up-and-comingcomedians. In addition, the University offers a full per-forming arts schedule featuring national and interna-tional music, theater and dance groups.

ANTHROPOLOGYARTBIOLOGYBUSINESS

AccountingEconomicsFinanceManagementMarketing

CHEMISTRYCLINICAL LAB SCIENCE

CryotechnologyMedical TechnologyNursingToxicology

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMSCOMPUTER SCIENCECRIMINAL JUSTICEEDUCATIONENGLISHFOREIGH LANGUAGEHISTORYINTERDISCIPLINARY

STUDIESMATHEMATICSMEDICAL TECHNOLOGYMUSICNURSINGPOLITICAL SCIENCEPSYCHOLOGYSOCIAL WORKSPECIAL EDUCATION

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A RISING TIDEMonmouth University has evolved into an institution of dis-

tinction in recent years, combining state-of-the-art facilities andvibrant environment of a large institution with the individual at-tention of a small, liberal arts college.

This is due in part to Dr. Rebecca Stafford who begins hereighth year as president of Monmouth this fall. Under her leader-ship, Monmouth has grown from a college into a university, expe-riencing positive changes in both its size and the quality of theeducational experience that it provides for its undergraduate andgraduate students.

In an era of declining enrollment among higher educationinstitutions, Monmouth University’s has increased. In fact, it hasclosed its freshman class on May 1 every year since 1993. TheUniversity’s increased enrollment has led to numerous construc-tion projects, which include three new residence halls and theaddition of approximately 50 new faculty members. Monmouthhas also established new academic programs in nursing, soft-ware engineering, experiential education and social work and itsbusiness school has achieved accreditation and its social workprogram has received reacreditation.

RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Set enrollment record for sixth consecutive year with

number of incoming freshmen (Only institution in NewJersey to close the freshman class on May 1).

• Achieved record growth in graduate enrollment.• Hired faculty new to Monmouth to maintain a learning

environment for personal attention in the classroom.• Provide instructional and academic support resources

to 837 freshmen and 325 transfers.• Began to implement recommondations of Task Force

on Monmouth University Vision for Information Age(e.g., freshman laptop pilot program, additional on-line courses)

• Introduced more than 125 web-enhanced and 14 on-line courses and substantially enhanced technologysupport for faculty, students and staff.

• Secured AACSB accreditation for Business Schooland BSW re-accreditation.

• Secured faculty passage of an undergraduate degreein Software Engineering, Information Technologycertificate and minor.

• Upgraded numerous classrooms to laptop environ-ment.

• Constructed new academic building opened in spring2000 which houses Social Work and Criminal Justicedepartments and Education and Nursing schools.

• Soccer, baseball, softball and football fields allfinished in the top four in the nation in their respectivecategories for overall playing fields of 1998 in anannual competition held by the Sports Turf ManagersAssociation.

• Monmouth athletics added its 19th Division I sportlast fall (women’s golf).

• The men’s athletics teams have won the NortheastConference Commissioner’s Cup, recognizing the topoverall athletic program in the conference, three of thelast five years.

• Monmouth Baseball made back-to-back NCAATournament appearances in 1998 and 1999.

• Monmouth Football has won the NortheastConference title twice since 1994.

• Monmouth alumna Christie Pearce won a gold medalas a member of the Women’s World Cup champion-ship team in 1999 and competed on the 2000Summer Olympics squad which won a silver medal.

• Monmouth University Men’s Basketball participated inthe NCAA Tournament in 1996 and 2001.

• The Monmouth University Women’s Lacrosse squadwon the 2001 NEC Tournament and its first ever bidinto the NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Championship.

• Monmouth University Women’s Track & Field andCross Country has wom three league titles in last twoyears.

MONMOUTH ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENTIt is the role of the Monmouth University Athletics Department to provide student-athletes with the op-portunity to develop their full potential while safeguarding their physical welfare in an environment thatpromotes both high academic standards and development of leadership capabilities. These objectivesare best achieved through a broad-based program, which provides equal opportunity for all its student-athletes regardless of race, color, age, sex, disability, religion, ethnic or national origin, or sexual orien-tation and which is administered in accordance with the highest principles of intercollegiate athleticscompetition.

The staff of Academic Support Services in the Monmouth University Athletics Department is designed toevaluate, guide and track the student-athletes’ academic progress during their educational voyage.

The main goal of the program is to assist and counsel student-athletes in an effort to make continual andsatisfactory progress while pursuing their degree of choice. The staff promotes and encourages academicand athletics excellence and is committed to the overall development and growth of the individuals. Upongraduation, student-athletes will be prepared to enter society as a valuable contributor, and take with them asense of integrity, responsibility, commitment and self-discipline from their experience at Monmouth Univer-sity.

LIFE SKILLSTo better prepare student-athletes for the challenges of life beyond the playing field, the NCAA has devel-

oped the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program. The Life Skills Program at Monmouth was designed not only to bridgethe gap from college life to life after graduation, but will also assist student-athletes with meeting daily chal-lenges in their college years and beyond. Because athletics involvement often prohibits student-athletes fromaccessing campus services, Life Skills supplements current programming by way of required classes forfreshmen and upperclassmen.

Life Skills is a systematic program emphasizing five critical areas of personal growth and development.These five areas emcompass academic excellence, athletics excellence, personal development, communityservice and career development. A committee representative of faculty, staff, coaches and student-athletesworked diligently to tailor-fit the Life Skills Program to the specific needs of Monmouth University’s student-athletes.

Two classes for credit are offered each semester through Academic Support Services, involving NCAA LifeSkills curriculum. “Freshman Seminar” and “Career Search” are the two, one-credit courses that freshmanand upper class student-athletes are encouraged to take. Classes are predominately taught by athletics de-partment staff members, and taught exclusively to student-athletes. The topics discussed in the FreshmanSeminar include study strategies, time management, manners and etiquette, values, media relations, sexualresponsibility, diversity and leadership training. In the Career Search course, student-athletes will be trainedin job strategies, resume and cover letter writing, interviewing techniques, financial planning and life aftersports.

CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICYAll student-athletes are required to attend all classes. Classes may not be missed because of practice. The

only permissable time to miss class is due to team competition or travel.

OTHER SUPPORT SERVICESThe Office of Academic Support Services also provides the following services to all student-athletes during

their careers at Monmouth:

• Monitoring of Academic Progress

• General Counseling

• Study Tables

• Academic Meetings

• Tutorial Support

• Class Scheduling and Registration

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MILEAGE CHARTDistance From WEST LONG BRANCH To...

Atlantic City, N.J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82Baltimore, Md. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170Boston, Mass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268Cleveland, Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487Denver, Colo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,794East Lansing, Mich. . . . . . . . . . . . 705Emmitsburg, Md. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215Evanston, Ill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 826Fairfield, Conn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108Hamden, Conn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140Hempstead, N.Y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Jersey City, N.J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Loretto, Pa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310Miami, Fla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,272Moon Township, Pa. . . . . . . . . . . . 385New Britain, Conn. . . . . . . . . . . . . 164New York City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Philadelphia, Pa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82Princess Anne, Md. . . . . . . . . . . . . 219Staten Island, N.Y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Teaneck, N.J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Washington D.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

How could Dutch explorer Hendrick Hudson knowthat his “discovery” could result in one of the wealthi-est, most beautiful and diverse counties in what wouldbecome New Jersey? On September 2, 1609 after gaz-ing upon the land that is today called Monmouth County,Hudson wrote in his log “...this is a very good land tofall in love with and a pleasant land to see.” From beau-tiful beaches to farmland to outstanding shopping todining for the discriminating palate, Monmouth Countyhas it all. Located in the eastern portion of central NewJersey, Monmouth’s 665-square miles offers so muchvariety to the discerning resident, visitor and business.Monmouth’s residential neighborhoods and businessclimate continue to rank high in Money Magazine’sannual poll. Also notable is the County’s strategic place-ment near New York City and Philadelphia. Boasting aneconomic engine which is part of New Jersey’s “WealthBelt,” it is no wonder why people move to beautifulMonmouth County.

LANDSCAPEThe sixth largest county in New Jersey, Monmouth

includes white sandy beaches, rich farmlands, rollingwooded hills, wetlands rich in wildlife, and lakes andstreams of every size. This extraordinary patchwork ofnatural environments has been successfully integratedwith economic growth and development under the di-

rection of the Board of Chosen Freeholders. The Countygovernment provides planning and guidance for bothcurrent and future needs.

LIFESTYLELife in Monmouth County is limited only by one’s fail-

ure to live it to the fullest. Whether one’s choice of“home” is an apartment in the City of Long Branch, acondo high above the ocean in Atlantic Highlands, atownhouse outside of rural Freehold, or a multi-acreestate in Colts Neck, there is something in MonmouthCounty for every taste and lifestyle. There is so much todo. It has been said that it would take an entire summerto experience the activity centers and attractions whichthe County alone provides. Add to that the private sec-tor offerings in recreation and entertaiment, and onecan be kept busy for a long time to come.

Civic-minded individuals have ample opportunity tospend their time in rewarding activities. Volunteer firedepartments and rescue squads offer unique and valu-able learning experiences. Local drama groups look forthespians of all ages to put their various talents to work.

Outdoor art exhibits and craft shows draw artists andartisans to present and sell their creations. Ethnic folkfestivals at the Garden State Arts Center help to preservethe music and dance of many nationalities. The musi-cally inclined can join local and regional bands and

orchestras to perform at civic centers and out-door concerts. The equestrians among us caneven relive the exhilaration of “The Hunt” inMiddletown.

Shopping, too, can be an experience inMonmouth County. Stopping at a roadsidefarmer’s stand can provide you with fresh-pickedvegetables and delicious fruits or fragrant flow-ers. Farmers’ markets sell local garden delica-cies. For the thrifty budget conscious, there arenumerous factory outlets and entire shoppingcenters devoted to discount stores. TheEnglishtown Auction is one of the nation’s larg-est outdoor flea markets. Should you prefer toshop in air-conditioned comfort, you can visitone of our many spacious malls. If you will onlysettle for the best, downtown Red Bank, too,offers the ultimate in quality retail stores.

It has been said that the finest seafood res-taurants in New Jersey can be found inMonmouth County. Here, too, the range variesfrom modest to opulent and everything in be-tween. Not to overlook the landlubber’s fare, theCounty also offers fine beef, pork, chicken andvegetarian dining, from quaint country inns toelegant hotels at the shore. Dining guides haveconsistently awarded many of MonmouthCounty’s restaurants four and five chef’s hats foroutstanding cuisine.

CULTURAL LIFEMonmouth County may be in the midst of its greatest

period of growth and expansion, but it has not lost sightof the finer things in life, namely, its cultural heritage.The performing arts as well as the visual arts are aliveand flourishing throughout the County. The most diverseactivity takes place at the PNC Arts Center, formerly theGarden State Arts Center, in Holmdel. This contempo-rary, open-sided structure was designed by EdwardDurrell Stone, and seats more than 5,000 inside withroom for 4,000 more on the surrounding lawns. Thecenter’s spring-to-fall schedule includes ethnic festivals,popular and rock music performances, classical mu-sic, stage plays, TV stars and comedians.

Established primarily to coordinate area culturalactivities, the Monmouth County Arts Council sponsorsan exciting schedule of performing arts events. The se-ries includes ballet, modern dance, jazz, plays and sym-phony concerts all featuring world-renowned artists.Most events take place at the 1,500-seat Count BasieTheater in Red Bank.

The New Jersey State Council of the Arts, sponsor ofthe Battleground Arts Center in Manalapan, also pro-vides a variety of cultural programs.

The Great Auditorium in Ocean Grove is the hub for

Monmouth County“The Best Place To Live In The Northeast”

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The 27 miles of white, sandy beaches provideresidents with terrific swimming, surfing andfishing opportunities.

a plethora of major activities. The 6,500-seat facility fea-tures top-flight entertainers and concert artists on Sat-urday and noted classical artists during the week.

RECREATIONLeisure and recreational opportunities throughout

Monmouth County are almost limitless. PicturesqueCounty Parks, combined with State and National Parks,offer unmatched recreational, cultural and leisure ac-tivities for all ages. The 27 miles of white, sandy beachesprovide residents with terrific swimming, surfing andfishing opportunities. Numerous bays, lagoons and in-land waterways provide space for sail and powerboatenthusiasts.

Two of the 75 top-rated public golf courses in theUnited States can be found at Hominy Hill and HowellPark. Other County-run golf courses include Pine Brook,Charleton Springs and Shark River. From a modest startof 24 acres, Monmouth County’s Park System has grownto more than 5,000 acres of park lands, golf coursesand conservation areas dedicated to recreational facili-ties for County residents.

Perhaps the longest lasting and most famous ofMonmouth County’s claims to fame are its shore com-munities which have been drawing tourists for over acentury. Ulysses S. Grant, Chester A. Arthur, TheodoreRoosevelt and Woodrow Wilson were among the no-tables to vacation at the County’s shores. When the fishare biting, thousands of “inlanders” rush to the manyshore towns which offer party boats for bountiful off-shore and deep-sea ocean fishing.

The oldest harness racing track in the country is lo-cated at Freehold. Thoroughbred racing can be enjoyedat the newly-refurbished Monmouth Park in Oceanport,rated as one of the 10-best places in the U.S. to watchhorse racing.

Sports fans will be delighted with all that the areahas to offer. In addition to a full slate of athletics events

hosted by Monmouth University, the areais also within striking distance of manyprofessional athletics venues.

It is just a 40 minute drive to the Mead-owlands Sports Complex which is hometo Jersey’s own New Jersey Devils hockeyteam and New Jersey Nets basketball teamin addition to the MetroStars in MajorLeague Soccer, the National FootballLeague’s New York Jets and New York Gi-ants and Arena Football’s New JerseyGladiators. If one goes a bit farther andheads over one of the bridges or throughone of the tunnels leading into New YorkCity than can catch the New York Mets orNew York Yankees in baseball action, aswell as the New York Islanders and NewYork Rangers in hockey and the New YorkKnicks and New York Liberty in basketball, and the NewYork Power in women’s professional soccer.

Philadelphia which is just an hour away also offers afull compliment of professional sports teams includingthe Flyers (hockey), Eagles (football), Phillies (base-ball) and 76ers (basketball).

The state of New Jersey also fields minor league teamsin baseball, including the Trenton Thunder and Lake-wood BlueClaws, basketball and hockey.

TRANSPORTATIONWhether you drive or use public transportation, you’ll

find getting around in Monmouth County a real plea-sure. U.S. and State highways traverse the county in alldirections and make travel to New York City, Philadel-phia and Atlantic City a breeze. The highways are supple-mented by an excellent County road system.

Four private bus companies plus the New Jersey Tran-sit offer express bus service to midtown and downtownManhattan, Newark and Jersey City. A total of ten local

bus routes, operated by the MonmouthBus Lines, serve local employers, recre-ation and shopping centers in the County.

HEALTHMonmouth County can easily boast

medical care at its very best. Among thesix hospitals in the County, every conceiv-able service is available to the residents.

When something happens to our fami-lies, we want the best in medical servicesto help them. Monmouth County providesthe best continuum of care options intreatment, prevention and self-help pro-grams. First-class hospitals are found andsupport services from radiology to bloodwork are strategically located near thehospital systems. Free and low-cost lec-tures are also available from area practi-tioners and non-profits who help coun-sel on nutrition, health maintenance, self-improvement and alternative approachesto health. Knowledgeable staffs, accessiblecare and a diverse choice of practitionersare all available in Monmouth County.

HISTORYDuring the Revolution, the sun came up one morn-

ing to find two British warships, one in flames and theother sinking fast. The “whaleboat raiders” of RaritanBay had struck again. Under the cover of darkness thesebrave residents of the bayshore area would silently rowout to the British fleet, spy on their firepower and man-power and, when possible cripple or set a ship on fire.This is just one example of the many fascinating eventswhich make up Monmouth County’s rich historical heri-tage.

Numerous museums and other historic buildingsthrought the County house artifacts and accounts of themany facets of the Revolutionary history and beyond.The story of Molly Pitcher, the Battle of Monmouth andGeorge Washington’s March on Trenton are just a fewof the historical highlights of the area that can be stud-ied and relived with a brief visit.

Henry Hudson came to Monmouth’s Sandy Hook Bayin September of 1609. Dutch settlers came from NewAmsterdam prior to 1660 and English settlers from LongIsland bought the Highlands from the Native Americaninhabitants in 1664. English Baptists arrived inMiddletown, and English Quakers came to Shrewsburythereafter.

WEST LONG BRANCHOfficially formed in 1908, West Long Branch’s roots

date back well into the 1800s. Following a humble be-ginning as a small farming community, the borough soonattracted a more affluent crowd. Found here were thesprawling estates like Shadow Lawn and one belongingto the Guggenheim family. Even President Wilson wasfond of the area, with West Long Branch being one ofhis favorite places to vacation. Today the borough con-tinues to be a beloved resort, neighboring the JerseyShore.

Information provided by the MonmouthCounty Department of Economic Develop-ment

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You never know who you will see when you come toMonmouth County.

Monmouth’s proximity to New York City and Philadel-phia allows for numerous cultural and entertainmentopportunities.

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The home of Monmouth basketball since 1965, Boylan Gym is one of the coziest basketball environments in theMetropolitan New York area. In 1995-96, with the help of a grant from the W. Paul Stillman Trust, the entire seatingarea was replaced with modern bleachers. The new seating is nearly 25 feet closer to the court, allowing fans tobe “on top” of the action. The hardwood floor has also been reconditioned and painted to display the MonmouthHawks and the University name.

With state-of-the-art facilities, Monmouth boasts one of the best strength and conditioning programs in the North-east. In the last three years, strength and conditioning coach Tom Battaglia has been recognized as the Atlantic 10Conference Strength and Conditioning Professional of the Year (1998) and Northeast Conference Strength andConditioning Professional of the Year (2000).

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DR. MARILYN McNEILAthletics Director

Dr. Rebecca Stafford became the sixthPresident of Monmouth University onJuly 1, 1993. She is the first woman tohead the 68-year-old private, compre-hensive institution.

Dr. Stafford, a native of Kansas, has a diverse background of over 35years’ experience – including two previous presidencies – in both thepublic and private sectors of higher education. From 1983 to 1991,she was president of Chatham College, a private institution in Pitts-burgh. Before joining Chatham, Dr. Stafford headed Bemidji StateUniversity in Minnesota. In the public sector again, she was alsoexecutive vice president of Colorado State University.

A 1958 magna cum laude graduate of Radcliffe College, Dr. Staffordearned both Master of Art and Doctor of Philosophy degrees fromHarvard University. She spent the year prior to joining Monmouth asvisiting scholar in Harvard’s department of sociology.

Dr. Stafford began her career at Harvard, lecturing and doingresearch in sociology and directing special projects in the School ofEducation and for the university’s Health Services. She left in 1970 toaccept a faculty appointment at the University of Nevada in Reno. AtNevada, Dr. Stafford rose to the rank of professor of sociology anddepartment chair and finally, to dean of the College of Arts and

Sciences before resigning in 1980 to accept appointment as presidentof Bemidji State University.

At Bemidji State, and at three other institutions at which she heldsenior administrative office, Dr. Stafford initiated strategic planning anddeveloped models, which continue in use. Because of this pioneeringwork, she was chosen by Carnegie Mellon University to teach fiscalplanning and management in its College Management Program. Shewas co-director also of the Academic Leadership Institute at CarnegieMellon and at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. In 1992, Dr.Stafford served also as consultant to the United States InternationalUniversity on Academic Planning. She is a frequent speaker oneducation as well as on management-related topics, particularly as theypertain to women. She has also written extensively for scholarlyjournals.

Dr. Stafford serves as a member of the Five State Regional Board ofFirst Union National Bank and as a trustee of Monmouth MedicalCenter.

Among many references, Dr. Stafford is included in Who’s Who inAmerica, International Who’s Who in Education, The World Who’sWho of Women in Science, and American Men and Women ofScience.

Dr. Stafford is married to Willard Van Hazel, a retired attorney.

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Dr. Marilyn McNeil was named theDirector of Athletics at MonmouthUniversity on April 15, 1994. The sixthperson to hold this position atMonmouth, McNeil is one of just 24

female athletic directors on the NCAA Division I level.Dr. McNeil, who was honored as the National Association of

Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators (NACWAA) District IIAdministrator of the Year in 1996, is a member of the NCAA Division IManagement Council.

Dr. McNeil is active on the national level of intercollegiate athletics.During the 1994-95 session, she served as president of NACWAA. In2001, she became the Chair of the NCAA Committee on Women’sAthletics, and the Management Council Liason to the National Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. In the past, she has served on theCommittee on Student-Athlete Welfare, Access and Equity, and on theNCAA Council Committee on Financial Aid and Amateurism.

A native of Canada, Dr. McNeil arrived at Monmouth from CaliforniaPolytechnic State University. While in San Luis Obispo, she served asassociate athletics director and senior woman administrator at Cal Polyfrom 1987 to 1994. At Cal Poly, she assisted in the administration of 17sports and in the institution’s transition to Division I athletics andDivision I-AA football. Dr. McNeil also coached the Mustangs’ women’sbasketball squad from 1979 to 1986.

Dr. McNeil was awarded her Bachelor’s Degree in physicaleducation from the University of Calgary in 1968. She continued hereducation at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, where she earneda Master’s Degree in physical education in 1974. She completed herformal education in 1993 after receiving a doctoral degree in highereducation administration for Washington State University.

As an undergraduate student at Calgary, Dr. McNeil was a member ofboth the women’s basketball and volleyball teams. She served as headcoach of women’s basketball at Calgary from 1975 to 1979 and washonored as the Canadian Coach of the Year in 1979. Before her stint atCalgary, Dr. McNeil served as the volleyball coach at McGill from 1968to 1971 and as basketball, volleyball, track and curling coach at VanierCollege in St. Laurent, Quebec, from 1971 to 1975.

Dr. McNeil resides in West Long Branch with her husband, HenryByzinski, and their children, Tasha (20) and Derek (16).

MU DIRECTORS OF ATHLETICSMarilyn McNeil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994-presentWayne Szoke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990-94Joe Biedron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987-90Jim Colclough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982-86Godfrey Buzzelli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1980-82William Boylan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1956-80

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DR. REBECCA STAFFORDUniversity President

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JEFF STAPLETONAssociate Athletics Director

KAREN EDSONAssociate Athletics Director

for Business Affairs

PATTI ADORNAAssociate Athletics Director

Academic Support

DAN SULLIVANAssociate Athletics Directorfor Marketing & Promotions

MARILYN PARKERNCAA Faculty Representative

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TOM BATTAGLIACoordinator of Strength and

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GREG DECOSEquipment Manager

RICH CARRAGHEREvent Coordinator

MAUREEN WORTHOffice Manager

CHARLENE SICILIANODepartment Secretary

ELAINE ARAUZDepartment Secretary

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JIM RENAEAssistant Strength and

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ANTHONY FARROWCustodial Services

THOMAS DICKDirector of Athletics

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CHRIS TOBINAssistant Director of

Athletics Communications

TINA SEVASTAKISCoordinator of Athletics

Academic Center

DR. GREG BORDIUKTeam Podiatrist

DR. VINCENT DESTASIOTeam Physician

DR. HARRY BADETeam Physician

DR. BRIAN TORPEYTeam Physician

DR. GORDON DONALDTeam Physician

DR. GREG FOOSTeam Physician

DR. GENE HESSIONTeam Chiropractor

FRAN RAGGAZINO, ATCCoordinator of Sports Medicine

ERIN VICKERS, ATCAssistant Athletics Trainer

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KRISTIN TANGUAY, ATCAssistant Athletics Trainer

MITCH ROSENTHAL, ATCAssistant Athletics Trainer

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2001-2002 OUTLOOKThe Monmouth University women’s

basketball program looks to use last seasonas a valuable learning tool in order to makea title run in the Northeast Conference. TheHawks were unable to qualify for the NECTournament, losing out in the tie-breakersystem, but for first-year Head Coach,JACKIE DeVANE, the experience wastremendous.

“We all had great expectations enteringlast season. This team needed time to getfamiliar with me, as much as I had to getacquainted with them. But the lessons welearned are going to carry us to the nextlevel,” Coach DeVane commented.

In 2001-2002, DeVane welcomes her firstfull recruiting class to West Long Branch. Inaddition to the wealth of returningletterwinners, the new corps of players aregoing to bring excitement to the campus. Inaddition, the newcomers will provide acombination of strength, hard-nosedattitudes and versatility to Boylan Gym.

“I am anxious to get this season started,”said DeVane. “Watching the new playersblend in with the veterans is going to beexciting. I am very happy with the team thathas been assembled here, from the seniorsto the newcomers, to the freshmen.”

“We have good depth at every position,”DeVane said. “It is going to be a question of

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how quickly everyone understands thesystem and plays together. The up-tempo,pressing style is going to fit these playersvery well. We have good athletes, who knowhow to win. I have no doubts that thisgroup is going to make some noise in theconference.”

Monmouth welcomes back eightletterwinners from last season, includingthree starters MICHELLE CAPPADONA (5-11, Sr., F), LaTOYA THOMPSON (5-9, Sr.,F) and JAMIE JANDA (5-7, Sr., G). TheHawks must replace Amanda Rosato (theschool’s third all-time leading scorer) andKatie Kostorhyz (Monmouth’s fifth all-timeleading rebounder) from the starting lineup,as well as Kristin Gartner, Jamie Houck andLeslie LaMacchia. Other key returneesinclude LaSHEENA MARTIN (5-7, So., G),SARA HATCHER (5-7, Sr., G), KATIETURPIN (5-10, Sr., G), MEREDITHTHORNTON (5-10, Jr., F) and TARASTEFANUCCI (6-1, So., C).

Monmouth has good depth at the centerposition where JEWONDA BRIGHT,BRIDGETTE BYNUM, and TARASTEFANUCCI all add power and athleticismto the post position.

Bright is a transfer from Delaware State,who sat out last season due to NCAAregulations. Although only a sophomore,Bright has experience in the post, as sheplayed one year at Delaware State andpracticed everyday with the team lastseason.

Bynum is an eager learner, with good postmoves. Her strength and gritty attitude willbring positive minutes to the Hawks’ frontcourt.

Stefanucci, a walk-on returning for hersecond year will provide valuable depth for

Monmouth. The sophomore appeared innine games for the Hawks last season andhas improved mightily in her time in theBlue and White.

“The center position is the least experi-enced in our program but we have threestrong performers,” DeVane said. “It isgoing to be interesting to see this play out,as all of our centers are young andimproving. Each of them will get theirminutes and help the others get better.Bynum will be in a battle for playing timewith the returning Stefanucci and Bright.”

Monmouth, once again has great depth atthe forward position where it returns thetwo-time Northeast Conference DefensivePlayer of the Year and All-NEC performerMICHELLE CAPPADONA and starterLaTOYA THOMPSON. Cappadona hasproven herself as one of the league’s topplayers, averaging 16.3 points, 7.2 rebounds

CENTERS24 JEWONDA BRIGHT (6-2, SO.)44 Bridgette Bynum (6-3, Fr.)30 Tara Stefanucci (6-1, So.)

Jaime Janda aims to lead the Hawks.

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FORWARDS35 MICHELLE CAPPADONA (5-11, SR.)11 RASHAWNAH FRENCH (6-0, JR.)12 LaToya Thompson (5-9, Sr.)32 Meredith Thornton (5-10, Jr.)33 Zane Hernandez (6-0, Jr.)

Michelle Cappadona earned NortheastConference Defensive Player of the Yearhonors for a second straight season.

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LaToya Thompson returns as part of thesquad’s powerful forward corps. The se-nior averaged 6.7 points last season.

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and 4.22 assists per game. Cappadonaearned honors as the league’s best defensiveplayer for the second straight year byleading the conference in steals with 3.22per game and ranking seventh in the NEC indefensive rebounds. The versatileCappadona ranked fourth in the conferencein scoring (16.3 ppg), seventh in rebound-ing (7.2 rpg), third in assists (4.22 apg),14th in free-throw percentage (.736), ninthin assists-to-turnover ratio (0.84) and 15thin offensive rebounds (2.30 rpg).Cappadona also led the team with sevendouble-doubles and completed the school’sfirst-ever triple-double against FairleighDickinson.

LaTOYA THOMPSON, a tremendousleaper with great strength, returns to theHawks’ lineup after starting 24 games lastseason. The senior posted 6.7 points and4.6 rebounds per contest last year.RASHAWNAH FRENCH, another transferfrom Delaware State who sat out last season,will challenge last year’s starters for valuableminutes. Adurable player, French adds agreat deal of strength and versatility to thelineup. MEREDITH THORNTON and ZANEHERNANDEZ add depth at the forwardposition. Thornton appeared in 18 games

last season and Hernandez is a scrappy,hard-nosed transfer from Palm BeachCommunity College.

“We are real deep at the forwardposition,” DeVane said. “All of these playersare interchangeable between the power andsmall forward spots. I am real excited tosee them perform together because they allcan post-up, drive to the basket, and hit thejumper.”

Monmouth’s backcourt will be young andrelatively inexperienced except for seniorJAIME JANDA. Janda played in 26 gameslast season at the point, but will be lookingforward to the move over to shooting guardthis season. LaSHEENA MARTIN, sawquality minutes as a freshman and learnedquickly what it took to play at this level.Now a sophomore, Martin will look to runthe offense and improve on her numbers.

“Jamie and LaSheena will make a greatcombination. Jamie has a great shot but hasnot used it often while running the offense.The move will increase her production andLaSheena’s,” stated DeVane.

Monmouth will need to replace AmandaRosato at the two-guard position. Lastseason, Rosato led the team in scoring(17.8 ppg) and was the only player to startevery contest.

SARA HATCHER and KATIE TURPIN area pair of seniors that will compete forplaying time and add depth to thebackcourt.

The Hawks will also be looking for a pairof freshmen, COURTNEY LUMPKIN andERIN WINSTON, to make a sudden impact.Both freshmen will have an opportunity toearn minutes, and may push for a starting

GUARDS21 JAIME JANDA (5-7, SR.)

5 LaSHEENA MARTIN (5-7, SO.)22 Sara Hatcher (5-7, Sr.)23 Kate Turpin (5-10, Sr.)25 Courtney Lumpkin (5-8, Fr.)20 Erin Winston (5-8, Fr.)

LaSheena Martin, a sophomore, is a lead-ing candidate to start at guard for theHawks in 2001-02, with Jaime Janda.

spot. The two are fiesty, hard-nosed players,who are great on-the-ball defenders.Lumpkin adds rebounding ability and soundfundamentals, while Winston contributestremendous speed and versatility. They willhave to learn quickly and adjust to the pace ofthe collegiate game immediately.

“I am confident in our guard play,” DeVanesaid. “Except for Jaime, they are young, butthese kids hate to lose. They will do whateverit takes to win a game. I’ve watched themdevelop and work hard. It is going to be funto see them in action.”

Once again, Monmouth plays a challengingearly season schedule in order to get ready forthe conference race.

The campaign to rejoin the conference elitestarts in November with four straight roadcontests. The season kicks-off with Drexeland Hofstra before traveling to Miami, Fla. totake on Big Ten Conference powers MichiganState and Northwestern. The Hawks then hostSeton Hall, Denver and St. Peter’s in non-league action before traveling to Maryland-Eastern Shore.

“We want our schedule to be tough,”DeVane said. “Those first few games will proveto be a good test for this squad heading intoconference play. We have our work cut outfor us in the first half of the season, but that iswhat we want. We want people to look out forMonmouth.”

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2001-02 ROSTER

NO. NAME POS. HT. CL. HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL (LAST SCHOOL)

5 LaSheena Martin G 5-7 So. Sewell, N.J./Deptford

11 Rashawnah French F 6-0 Jr. Newark, N.J./West Side (Delaware State)

12 LaToya Thompson F 5-9 Sr. Orange, N.J./Orange

14 Kimberly Tolliver G/F 5-9 Jr. Edison, N.J./Roselle Catholic (Goucher)

20 Erin Winston G 5-8 Fr. Bowie, Md./Elizabeth Seton

21 Jaime Janda G 5-7 Sr. Fairfield, Conn./Fairfield

22 Sara Hatcher G 5-7 Sr. Fairfax, Va./Immaculate

23 Katie Turpin G 5-10 Sr. Underhill, Vt./Mount Mansfield Union

24 Jewonda Bright C 6-2 So. Norfolk, Va./Norview (Delaware State)

25 Courtney Lumpkin G 5-8 Fr. Newark, N.J./West Side

30 Tara Stefanucci C 6-1 So. Elk Twp., N.J./Delsea Regional

32 Meredith Thornton F 5-10 Jr. Clinton, Conn./The Morgan School

33 Zane Hernandez G/F 6-0 Jr. Miami, Fla./Miami Senior (Palm Beach C.C.)

35 Michelle Cappadona F 5-11 Sr. Atlantic Highlands, N.J./Red Bank Catholic

44 Bridgette Bynum F/C 6-3 Fr. Philadelphia, Pa./Girard College

NO. NAME POS. HT. CL. HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL (LAST SCHOOL)

24 Jewonda Bright C 6-2 So. Norfolk, Va./Norview (Delaware State)

44 Bridgette Bynum F/C 6-3 Fr. Philadelphia, Pa./Girard College

35 Michelle Cappadona F 5-11 Sr. Atlantic Highlands, N.J./Red Bank Catholic

11 Rashawnah French F 6-0 Jr. Newark, N.J./West Side (Delaware State)

22 Sara Hatcher G 5-7 Sr. Fairfax, Va./Immaculate

33 Zane Hernandez G/F 6-0 Jr. Miami, Fla./Miami Senior (Palm Beach C.C.)

21 Jaime Janda G 5-7 Sr. Fairfield, Conn./Fairfield

25 Courtney Lumpkin G 5-8 Fr. Newark, N.J./West Side

5 LaSheena Martin G 5-7 So. Sewell, N.J./Deptford

30 Tara Stefanucci C 6-1 So. Elk Twp., N.J./Delsea Regional

12 LaToya Thompson F 5-9 Sr. Orange, N.J./Orange

32 Meredith Thornton F 5-10 Jr. Clinton, Conn./The Morgan School

14 Kimberly Tolliver G/F 5-9 Jr. Edison, N.J./Roselle Catholic (Goucher)

23 Katie Turpin G 5-10 Sr. Underhill, Vt./Mount Mansfield Union

20 Erin Winston G 5-8 Fr. Bowie, Md./Elizabeth Seton

Head Coach: Jackie DeVane (Delaware State, 1983)Assistants: Michele Baxter (St. John Fisher, 1987), Jim Baxter (Indiana State, 1974),

Danielle Dawson (Hampton, 1999)

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