2009 Youngstown State Women's Soccer Media Guide

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The mission of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at Youngstown State is to offer broad-based programs, which accommodate the needs and interests of the students. The Intercollegiate Athletic Department is committed to: welfare of student-athletes, academic integrity, sportsmanship and ethical integrity by student athletes, staff and boosters; fi scal integrity, diversity of student athletes and staff; gender equity and outreach.

TABLE OF CONTENTS2009 Roster ...............................................................................................................................22009 Season Outlook ..........................................................................................................3-4Head Coach Will Lemke .........................................................................................................5Assistant Coaches ......................................................................................................................6Support Staff .............................................................................................................................7Athletic Department Staff .......................................................................................................8Player Profi les..................................................................................................................... 9-232008 Season In Review ........................................................................................................ 24All-Time Roster ........................................................................................................................ 25Annual Statistics Leaders ...................................................................................................... 26Team and Individual Record ................................................................................................ 27All-Time Results .................................................................................................................28-29All-Times Series Records .................................................................................................30-31Horizon League ...................................................................................................................... 32This Is Youngstown State .................................................................................................33-44

SOCCER QUICK FACTSLocation ........................Youngstown, OhioFounded .............................................1908Enrollment ...................................... 13,712Nickname ......................................PenguinsColors ............................... Red and WhiteConference ..................... Horizon LeagueFacility ..................... Stambaugh StadiumStadium Capacity ........................ 20,630President ........................Dr. David SweetDirector of Athletics ................Ron StrolloAssoc. Athletics Director ....Elaine JacobsAssoc. Athletics Director ........... Rick LoveAsst. Athletics Director ..... Emily HaynamAsst. Athletics Director .........Tom MorellaAsst. Athletics Director ...... Robb SchmidtFaculty Representative ... Dr. Chet CooperAthletic Development ..........Joe CasseseTicket Coordinator ...................Tim StuartHead Athletic Trainer ....... John DoneykoEquipment Manager ...Carmine Cassese

2009 MEDIA GUIDE CREDITSThe 2009 Soccer Media Guide is a production of the YSU Sports Informa-tion Offi ce. This media guide was writ-ten, designed and edited by Assistant Sports Information Director Jamie Hall. Editorial and design assistance provided by Trevor Parks, John Vogel and Todd Mounce. Photography by Ron Garchar, Carl Leet and Ron Stevens.

TEAM INFORMATIONHead Coach ............................Will LemkeAlma Mater .......... UW-LaCrosse (1996)Career Record ............................ 84-55-7Record at YSU ...........................First YearStudent Assistant ............Brian StoddardLetterwinners Returning/Lost ..........17/8Starters Returning/Lost ......................6/52008 Record ..................................4-14-22007 HL Record (Finish) ........0-7-1 (9th)

SPORTS INFORMATIONDirector ..................................Trevor ParksAssistant ....................................Jamie HallAssistant ................................... John VogelStudent Interns ....................Todd Mounce.......................................... Zach HumphriesOffi ce Phone ................ (330) 941-3192Offi ce Fax .................... (330) 941-3191Soccer Contact .........................Jamie HallDirect Line ..................... (330) 941-1581Cell Phone .................... (330) 540-5417Email ................................. [email protected] Contact ......................Matt SegalEmail [email protected]

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ALPHABETICAL ROSTERNo. Name Pos.4 Lydia Allen MF21 Amanda Barch D23 Kate Bonn MF20 Roechelle Boone MF10 Jodi Bowlen F17 Natalie Brady F13 Lauren Brennan F6 Lea Byers D34 Kara Cooper F14 Brittany Dowd D12 Olivia Dressler F7 Jordan Gapczynski F18 Kelsey Kempton D0 Nicole Kline GK3 Jessica McMurray MF16 Shelby Parks F15 Kate Peterlin MF11 Taylor Pickens F27 Hannah Snyder F1/25 Mariah Snyder GK/D9 Cori Stark MF2 Kelly Storkel MF19 Geneva Strelka MF5 Rebecca Thomas MF

No. Name Ht. Pos. Yr. Hometown/High School0 Nicole Kline 5-9 GK So. Davie, Fla./Western1/25 Mariah Snyder 5-5 GK/D Sr. Youngstown, Ohio/Ursuline2 Kelly Storkel 5-6 MF So Poland, Ohio/Poland Seminary3 Jessica McMurray 5-10 MF So Economy, Pa./Ambridge4 Lydia Allen 5-6 MF Fr. La Crescent, Minn./La Crescent5 Rebecca Thomas 5-10 MF Jr. New Stanton, Pa./Hempfi eld Area6 Lea Byers 5-4 D Fr. Boardman, Ohio/Boardman7 Jordan Gapczynski 5-6 F Sr. Wexford, Pa./North Allegheny 9 Cori Stark 5-5 MF Fr. Belle Vernon, Pa./Belle Vernon Area10 Jodi Bowlen 5-3 F Sr. Austintown, Ohio/Austintown Fitch 11 Taylor Pickens 5-9 F Jr. Cleveland, Ohio/Cleveland Heights12 Olivia Dressler 5-7 F Fr. Garrettsville, Ohio/Garfi eld13 Lauren Brennan 5-2 F Jr. Springfi eld, Ill./Sacred Heart Griffi n 14 Brittany Dowd 5-6 D Fr. Lisbon, Ohio/Beaver Local15 Katie Peterlin 5-5 MF Fr. Strongsville, Ohio/Strongsville16 Shelby Parks 5-5 F Fr. Russellton, Pa./Deer Lakes17 Natalie Brady 5-2 F Sr. Cheshire, England/St. Peter and Paul Catholic18 Kelsey Kempton 5-7 D So. Strongsville, Ohio/Strongsville19 Geneva Strelka 5-10 MF So. Strongsville, Ohio/Strongsville20 Roechelle Boone 5-10 MF Sr. Stone Mountain, Ga./Columbia21 Amanda Barch 6-0 D Fr. Grove City, Ohio/Bishop Ready23 Kate Bonn 5-10 MF Sr. Bethel Park, Pa./Bethel Park 27 Hannah Snyder 5-4 F So. Youngstown, Ohio/Ursuline34 Kara Cooper 5-5 F So. Youngstown, Ohio/Youngstown Christian

Head Coach: Will LemkeStudent Assistant: Brian Stoddard

NUMERICAL ROSTER

Pronunciation Guide Bowlen • Bo-len | Gapczynski • Gap-Chin-Skee | Lemke • Lem-key

Storkel • Store-kel

2009 ROSTERS2009 ROSTERS

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The 2009 season commences a new era in the 14-year history of the Youngstown State women’s soccer program as Head Coach Will Lemke takes over the reigns. Lemke, who has won 84 games in just eight seasons as a head coach, inherits a team that returns 17 letterwinners, six start-ers, fi ve of its top six scorers, a school-re-cord holding goalkeeper and an all-league defender. Coupled with seven talented newcomers, the Penguins enter the campaign seeking marked improvement. “We are looking to take the experience of the senior class, who has been through some ups and downs, and develop a sense of mental toughness and competitiveness,” Lemke said. “The team worked really hard in the

spring and really made some progress.” Although optimistic about the upcoming season with a multitude of returning talent, the Guins must also recoup the loss of fi ve four-year starters - Brittny Humphrey, Alex Lee, Caitlin Lee, Keeley Rice and Carrie Wack. “We need to develop a sense of identity both offensively and defensively,” Lemke said. “I also want us to be the best condi-tioned team on the fi eld. “The infusion of the young talent and scoring ability combined with the experi-ence and toughness of the upperclassmen will defi nitely be benefi cial for us.” Goalkeepers The Penguins’ last line of defense for the second straight season is senior goalkeeper Mariah Snyder. Last season, Snyder set school records for most shutouts in a single season and lowest goals-against average of 1.51 in 2008. Snyder also led the team with career-best 131 saves. Snyder, who is in just her second full sea-son as a keeper, tallied at least 10 saves four times, including a career-high 16 against Butler. She also posted 10 saves in a 1-0 shutout against IPFW. Sophomore Nicole Klein also saw some game action, appearing in fi ve games with two starts. Klein turned in an impressive outing col-lecting 12 saves in a shootout win over Valparaiso fi rst round of the Horizon League Tournament. Klein totaled 23 saves last sea-son.

Defenders The defensive backfi eld suffer a ma-jor blow when Caitlin Lee, Rice and Wack exhausted their eligibility after the 2008 campaign. However, the Penguins return a key cog in their back line with Horizon League All-Newcomer Team selection Kelsey Kempton. The sophomore from Strongsville, Ohio, was one of four players to start every contest

last year and scored two goals and assisted on another. Freshman Amanda Barch and Brittney Dowd is also be relied upon to shore up the defense. Barch was a four-year letterwinner at Bishop Ready High School and earned fi rst-team all-conference honors, while Dowd was a standout at Beaver Local High School.

Forwards The Penguins frontline is poised for a breakout campaign with three of team’s top goal scorers from a year ago returning up front. Leading the strikers are seniors Jodi Bowlen and Jordan Gapczynski and junior Lauren Brennan. Bowlen and Brennan tied for the team

Will Lemke Era Begins with Optimism2009 SEASON OUTLOOK2009 SEASON OUTLOOK

Mariah Snyder set the school single-sea-son record for most shutouts with four.

Junior forward Lauren Brennan has scored 12 goals in her fi rst two seasons.



lead with fours each last season, while Brennan scored eight goals during her freshman campaign in 2007. Her eight goals is the sec-ond-highest single-season total in school history. Gapczynski, who has led the team in shots three straight years, tallied two goals and three assists last season. As a freshman in 2006, Gapczynski led the Penguins with fi ve goals scored. Senior Natalie Brady is the fourth upperclassman returning up front for the Guins. Last season, Brady picked up an assist and took four shots on goal. Other returners to the frontline include junior Taylor Pickens and sophomores Kara Cooper and Hannah Snyder. Freshmen Olivia Dressler and Shelby Parks will also be counted on to infuse a scoring punch. Dressler, from Garrettsville, Ohio, set the school’s career record for most goals with 137, including a single-season mark of 45 in 2008. Parks, who hails from Russellton, Pa., also owns her prep school’s career record for most goals. She was also a four-time WPIAL All-Section pick.

2009 SEASON OUTLOOK2009 SEASON OUTLOOKMidfi elders Like last season, the midfi eld will be the deepest position on the 2009 roster with nine players listed at that position. However, the Penguins have three big holes to fi ll with the loss of Alex Lee, Humphrey and Nina Pannoni to graduation. Looking to fi ll those voids are fi fth-year senior Rochelle Boone, who started 12 games last season, senior Kate Bonn, junior Rebecca Thomas and sophomores Jessica McMurray, Kelly Storkel and Ge-neva Strelka. Strelka, who appeared in all 20 games, was one of the team’s top goal scorers with three last season. Three newcomers - Lydia Allen, Katie Peterlin and Cori Stark - will also be asked to shore up the midfi eld. Allen was a two-time all-conference pick and Peterlin helped her prep squad to a state runners-up fi nish in 2008. Stark was named all-state as a senior and fi nished her career as Belle Vernon High School’s all-time leader with 124 goals and 53 assists.

Senior Jordan Gapczynski (below) has scored eight goals and recorded fi ve assists in her career at Youngstown State.



Will Lemke became the fi fth head coach in the Youngstown State soccer program’s history in January 2009. Lemke comes to YSU after a successful tenure at NAIA Viterbo University where he won more than 80 games and was the winningest coach in the school’s history. Lemke posted an 84-55-7 mark in his eight seasons with the V-Hawks. He led the program to two NAIA Regional Tournament ap-pearances and was the Midwest Collegiate Conference Coach of

the Year in 2006. Off the fi eld, Lemke’s charges annually posted one of the top team grade-point averages at the school. He will have nine stu-dent-athletes graduate this year alone from VU. He helped turn Viterbo into a perennial conference-title contend-er after the program had won just 24 games in the six years prior to his arrival. At Youngstown State, Lemke will face a similar task in turning a relatively new program -- 13 years -- into a contender in the highly-competitive Horizon League. Lemke took over the V-Hawks program in 2001 after spend-ing three seasons as an assistant coach at Division II Winona State (1998-01). After posting a 3-12-1 mark his fi rst season, Viterbo posted seven straight winning campaigns. His 12 wins in 2002 were a school best at the time. The school won MCC Championships in 2005 and 2006. The 2005 squad won a school-record 16 games and posted a .800 winning percentage. They fi nished 6-1-0 in the MCC that year and followed it the next season with a perfect 7-0-0 mark in 2006. The V-Hawks had the schools’ only two NAIA Regional Tourna-ment appearances in 2005 and 2006 as well. The 2005 bid came after winning the conference’s postseason tournament. Lemke’s teams won at least 11 games in all but two of his sea-sons at the helm of the V-Hawks. After the squad fi nished fourth in the MCC for three straight campaigns, the program fi nished in the top three in each of his fi nal four seasons. In 2008, the V-Hawks were 11-8-1 overall placing second in the conference at 6-2. During his time at Viterbo he served as the Athletic Department’s Event Management Coordinator. His duties included overseeing management support systems for all athletic events on campus as well as developing policies and management system procedures. Lemke was responsible for directing annual fundraising actives for soccer program that grossed more than the annual operating bud-get. While an assistant coach at Winona State, he worked with the head coach to help develop and maintain a Top 20 NCAA Divi-sion II program. Lemke was directly responsible for developing the goalkeepers who were voted all-conference each year. He helped with recruiting and worked as the team’s strength and conditioning coach. The Warriors won two conference championships and two tournament championships in a three-year span. Lemke served as the district select director and coach of the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association Olympic Development Pro-

gram. He worked to create a new ODP district in Winona, Minn., and developed training programs. Lemke also served as a recruiter and trainer for 25 ODP District Select participants. Since 2004 Lemke worked as the technical director of the La Crescent Soccer Club in La Crescent, Minn. He created a training and certifi cation program for all club coaches and year round youth training programs. He also coached a Minnesota state champion-ship team and two runner-up teams. Lemke played basketball and soccer at the University of Wis-consin Rock County and soccer at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. While at UW-Rock County, Lemke was a two-time all-conference and all-regional performer as well as team captain. Lemke played for the LaCrosse United Premier Soccer Club from 1992-2001. In his free time Lemke is involved with Habitat for Humanity. He co-founded the UW-LaCrosse Collegiate Chapter for Habitat for Humanity and held the position of President for two years and vice president for a year. Lemke has stayed actively involved with the organization for more than 14 years. Lemke, an Edgerton, Wis., native, earned an Associate’s Degree from UW-Rock County in 1992. He furthered his education at the UW-LaCrosse where earned his bachelors in Education and History in 1996. Most recently Lemke completed his Masters of Educational Leadership from Winona State University in 2007. In soccer circles, Lemke holds a NSCAA Advanced National Di-ploma, a NSCAA National Diploma and a NSCAA Level II Goal-keeping Diploma. Will and his wife, Anna, reside in Austintown.

HEAD COACH WILL LEMKEHEAD COACH WILL LEMKE

Year School Record Pct. Conference Record 2008 Viterbo 11-8-1 .575 6-2-0 (2nd) 2007 Viterbo 9-8-1 .528 5-2-1 (T-3rd) 2006 Viterbo 11-5-2 .667 7-0-0 (1st) 2005 Viterbo 16-4-0 .800 6-1-0 (1st) 2004 Viterbo 12-4-1 .735 4-3-0 (4th) 2003 Viterbo 10-6-1 .618 4-3-0 (4th) 2002 Viterbo 12-8-0 .600 3-3-0 (4th) 2001 Viterbo 3-12-1 .218 2-5-0 Total 8 Years 84-55-7 .599 37-19-1 (.658)

Lemke’s Year-By-Year Record



Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Liz Vlad is in her eighth year with the program. Vlad handles strength and condi-tioning workouts for men’s and women’s golf, soccer, swimming, men’s and women’s tennis and track and fi eld. She joined the YSU staff in June 2002 un-der then coach Todd Burkey. Vlad is now the

lone full-time assistant under Coach John Patrick. Besides her role in athletics, Vlad is also a Health and Human Performance and Exercise Science instructor on campus. Vlad also serves as a fi tness specialist at the Youngstown YMCA. She has been with the YMCA since 1999 serving in such capacities as a spinning instructor, a civil service and senior weight training and fi tness instructor and an aquatic exercise therapist. She has a background as a nuclear medicine technologist before moving into physical fi tness. Vlad earned her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Exercise Physi-ology from YSU in 2002. She is a nuclear medicine technology graduate of The Ohio State University Hospitals (1981) and grad-uated from the Youngstown Hospital Association’s Radiotechnology Program in 1980. Vlad holds certifi cations as a Strength and Conditioning Special-ist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association; as a Health Fitness Instructor from the American College of Sports Medi-cine and as a Physical Fitness Specialist from the Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research in Dallas.

Susan CarfoloAcademic Advisor

ASSISTANT COACHESASSISTANT COACHESLiz VladAssistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Susan Carfolo is in her 13th year as an academic advisor in the Youngstown State athletics department. In this role, she over-sees the academic progress of student-athletes in the sports of men’s and women’s golf, soccer, men’s and women’s track and fi eld. She also oversees the YSU Student-Athlete

Advisory Council (S.A.A.C) and the Champs/Life Skills program. Susan and her husband, Robert reside in Mineral Ridge with their son, Jacob.

Brian StoddardStudent Assistant Coach Entering his fi rst season as a student as-sitant coach on the YSU soccer staff is Brian Stoddard. Stoddard has a long resume of coaching experience to bring to the Penguins. He has been coaching in the club ranks throughout the Mahoning Valley as early as 1998. He has also spent time playing and coach-

ing for the Beadling Soccer Club in Pittsburgh, Pa., one of the coun-try’s most decorated soccer programs. Stoddard also was the head soccer coach at Beaver Local High School in Lisbon from 2004-08, and most recently has been serving as the Keystone Soccer Academy Director of Coaching. He has also acquired his USSF “B” coaching license and NSCAA State Goal-keeper license. Stoddard is an East Liverpool, Ohio, native and is currently a senior at Youngstown State University, majoring in Physical Educa-tion.



Jamie HallAssistant Sports Information Director Soccer Contact

SOCCER SUPPORT STAFFSOCCER SUPPORT STAFF

Tom Morella is in his 16th year as a mem-ber of the Youngstown State Athletics De-partment and his third as Assistant Athletics Director. Morella is responsible for maintaining and cultivating Penguin Club and Football Alumni Club memberships and events. He serves as

the department’s liaison for university facilities and oversees ath-letic youth camps, concessions and information technology, and is the sports administrator for the baseball, soccer and swimming and diving programs. Prior to his promotion, Morella spent three years as the Director of Athletic Development from 2004-07, four years as the Director of Income Operations from 2000-04 and six years as Manager of Ticket Operations from 1994-2000. His tenure at YSU began in 1993 as a marketing assistant and was responsible for group ticket and advertising sales. Morella graduated magna cum laude from YSU in 1991 with a degree in business administration and earned a master’s degree in sports administration from Kent State in 1993. He resides in New Middletown.

Tom MorellaAssistant Athletics Director Soccer Administrator

Entering his 13th year with the Youngstown State Athletics Department is Assistant Sports Information Director Jamie Hall. Hall serves as the primary media contact for the YSU men’s basketball, softball and women’s soccer programs and is also the secondary contact for football.

During his fi rst 11 years at YSU, Hall served as the SID for the volleyball and women’s basketball programs from 1997-2008, covering two NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament teams. He assists in the maintenance of the YSU athletics website - YSUs-ports.com - and is a member of the YSU Athletics Hall of Fame Committee. During his time at Youngstown State, Hall has led publicity ef-forts for 12 academic all-district selections and two academic All-America picks. Hall has also worked as the media contact for the men’s and women’s cross country and track and fi eld, swimming and div-ing and men’s and women’s tennis programs while at Youngstown State. Prior to joining the YSU staff in 1997, Hall spent two years as a graduate assistant at Illinois State, where he served as the media relations contact for the Illinois State baseball and women’s soccer teams. An award-winning editor at Illinois State, Hall’s 1995-96 Illinois State men’s basketball game program was voted second in the na-tion by the College Sports Information Directors of America (Co-SIDA) while the 1996 Illinois State football game program fi nished third in the nation for Division I-AA/FCS. His 1996 Illinois State Baseball Media Guide earned Best in the District honors. A member of CoSIDA and the United States Basketball Writ-ers Association, Hall earned his bachelor’s degree in 1994 with a double major in sports management and business administration from Baldwin-Wallace (Ohio), where he played baseball for two seasons, and a master’s degree in sports administration from Illinois State in 1996. Hall resides in Canfi eld and has a 12-year-old daughter, Ali-son.

Jenna LeskoAssistant Athletic Trainer Entering her 11th year with the Youngstown State athletics department is Assistant Athletic Trainer Jenna Lesko. Lesko’s sports responsibilities include working with the Penguins soccer and soft-ball teams and is the athletic training coor-dinator for summer youth camps. She also certifi es all athletic department

coaches in American Red Cross Sport Safety Training. Certifi ed by the National Athletic Trainers Association and the Ohio Athletic Trainers Association, Lesko is also an American Red Cross instructor and earned a bachelor’s degree in education spe-cializing in athletic training from the University of Akron in 1993. She also earned a master’s degree in health and human services from Youngstown State in 2002. Jenna and her husband, Jay, reside in Salem with their son, Zander, and daughter, Muirin.



Todd BurkeyTodd BurkeyAssistantAssistant

Athletic TrainerAthletic Trainer

Jim CulcasiJim CulcasiPenguin ClubPenguin Club

TreasurerTreasurer

Jim MorrisonJim MorrisonAssociate Director ofAssociate Director of

The Penguin ClubThe Penguin Club

Tim StuartTim StuartDirector ofDirector of

Ticket OperationsTicket Operations

Lynn CadleLynn CadleFootballFootball

SecretarySecretary

John DoneykoJohn DoneykoHeadHead


Marilyn O’BrubaMarilyn O’BrubaCoordinator ofCoordinator of

Academic CounselingAcademic Counseling

Deanna TheodoreDeanna TheodoreCo-Head CoachCo-Head Coach

CheerleadersCheerleaders

Mari Ann CannMari Ann CannMen’s & Women’s BasketballMen’s & Women’s Basketball

SecretarySecretary

Tim GalloTim GalloAssistant EquipmentAssistant Equipment

ManagerManager

Rick LoveRick LoveAssociate Athletic DirectorAssociate Athletic Director

for External Operationsfor External Operations

Trevor ParksTrevor ParksSports InformationSports Information

DirectorDirector

Cheryl Traylor-CowanCheryl Traylor-CowanTicket Offi ceTicket Offi ce

Accounting ClerkAccounting Clerk

Michelle MarkotaMichelle MarkotaCo-Head CoachCo-Head Coach

CheerleadersCheerleaders

Carmine CasseseCarmine CasseseHead EquipmentHead Equipment

ManagerManager

Elaine JacobsElaine JacobsAssoc. Athletic Director for Assoc. Athletic Director for

Compliance & Eligibility/SWACompliance & Eligibility/SWA

Cher MarshallCher MarshallAdministration & ComplianceAdministration & Compliance

SecretarySecretary

Terry SamuelsTerry SamuelsAcademicAcademicCounselorCounselor

Joe CasseseJoe CasseseDirector ofDirector of

Athletic DevelopmentAthletic Development

Ken LaymanKen LaymanAssistantAssistant


Jeff rey WillsJeff rey WillsAssistantAssistant


Robb SchmidtRobb SchmidtAssistant Athletic DirectorAssistant Athletic Director

for Marketing & Promotionsfor Marketing & Promotions

Emily HaynamEmily HaynamAssistantAssistant

Athletic DirectorAthletic Director

Matt MorroneMatt MorroneBusiness ManagerBusiness Manager

Ron StrolloRon StrolloExecutive Director ofExecutive Director of

Intercollegiate AthleticsIntercollegiate Athletics

John VogelJohn VogelAssistant SportsAssistant Sports

Information DirectorInformation Director

John PatrickJohn PatrickStrength and Conditioning Strength and Conditioning

CoachCoach

Erica ChungErica ChungAssistant Assistant


ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT STAFFATHLETIC DEPARTMENT STAFF



PLAYER PROFILESPLAYER PROFILES

2008 Junior SeasonPlayed in a total of 10 games, including nine starts before missing the rest of the season due to an injury...attempted fi ve shots, three of which were on goal...earned letter.

2007 Sophomore SeasonDid not play due to an injury...was named Co-Penguin of the Year.

2006 Freshman SeasonStarted the fi rst 10 games before missing remainder of season due to an injury...attempted a total of four shots, two of which were on goal...had one assist on Brittny Humphrey’s goal in season opener against Robert Morris...earned her fi rst letter.

High School/Club Four-year letterwinner and two-time team captain at Bethel Park...a two-time all-conference selection...holds the school’s defensive record for low-est percentage of goals against in 2005...was named to the Elite 11 at the end senior season…played her club soccer for the International Football Club (IFC) which were state champs in 2004.

PersonalParents are Gary and Mary Kay Bonn…has two brothers (Kurt and Erik)...major is civil engineering…born July 8, 1988...received the 2009-10 Les-ter Donnell Scholarship...one of Youngstown State’s two representatives on the 2009-10 Horizon League Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

KateBONNMF|5-10|Sr.Bethel Park, Pa.Bethel Park H.S.

Career StatisticsYear GP-GS SHOTS SOG GOALS ASSISTS POINTS2008 10-9 5 3 0 0 02007 DNP2006 10-10 4 2 0 1 1Totals 20-19 9 5 0 1 1

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2008 Redshirt Junior SeasonPlayed in a total of 16 games, making 12 starts...had two assists in the 8-0 shutout over Wheeling Jesuit on Lauren Brennan and Geneva Strelka’s goals...also assisted Carrie Wack’s goal in 4-0 win over Howard...took a total of three shots, all against IFPW... had two shots on goal...earned fourth letter.

2007 Junior SeasonPlayed against Pitt and Jacksonville State then missed the rest of the sea-son due to an injury...received her third letter.

2006 Sophomore SeasonAppeared in nine games, including three starts...took three shots, all of which were on goal...earned her second letter.

2005 Freshman SeasonPlayed in 16 games, making 13 starts...took seven shots, including four shots on goal...earned her fi rst letter.

High School/ClubWas a standout at Columbia High School...fi rst-team all-area selection as a forward...also scored 26 goals that season...named team MVP all four years...led her club team, the Smysa Spirit, to a second-place fi nish in the Georgia State League.

PersonalParents are Darold and Anita Boone...has two brothers and two sisters...major is biology-physical therapy...born Feb. 20, 1987.

RoechelleBOONEMF|5-10|Sr.Stone Mountain, Ga.Columbia H.S.

Career StatisticsYear GP-GS SHOTS SOG GOALS ASSISTS POINTS2008 16-12 3 2 0 3 32007 3-1 1 0 0 0 02006 9-4 3 3 0 0 02005 16-13 7 4 0 0 0Totals 44-30 14 9 0 3 3

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2008 Junior SeasonNamed the team’s Co-Offensive Player of the Year... Tied two teammates for most goals on the team with four...also tied Lauren Brennan for most points on the team with 11...three assists were the second most as well...played in all 20 games and started in all but one of the contests...took a total of 23 shots which were the third most on the team..had goals against Siena, Howard and two in the 8-0 shutout over Wheeling Jesuit...earned her third letter.

2007 Sophomore SeasonPlayed in 20 games and made 13 starts...took 12 shots, fi ve of which were on goal...assisted Tara Morey’s goal against Cleveland State in the fi rst round of the Horizon League Championship...earned her second letter.

2006 Freshman SeasonAppeared in 16 games, including making 11 starts...took a total of 12 shots, eight of which were on goal...tied for third on the team in shot attempts...was second in shots on goal...had a three-point effort against The Citadel...scored a goal and had an assist on Chirsti Williams’ goal, both against the Bulldogs...earned her fi rst letter.

High School/ClubFour-year starter and two-time team captain…set school records at Austintown Fitch for career goals scored (86) and assists (30)…named team MVP as well as four-time offensive MVP… was named to the all-conference team and was also District Player of the Year…was YDSSCA Girls Division I player of the year…part of the 2003 district championship team…led her team to their fi rst-ever conference championship in 2005…recognized as a High School All-American and was also named to the Ohio All-State second-team...played club soccer with the Cleveland Internationals for seven years...had a major role in their two state championships...also was a regional and state fi nalist.

PersonalParents are George and Terri Bowlen…has two brothers (Nick and Na-than)…major is criminal justice…born Aug. 9, 1987...recipient of the Sigma Club Scholarship for the 2009-10 academic year.

Jodi BOWLENF|5-3|Sr.Austintown, OhioAustintown Fitch H.S.

Career StatisticsYear GP-GS SHOTS SOG GOALS ASSISTS POINTS2008 20-19 23 15 4 3 112007 20-13 12 5 0 1 12006 16-11 12 8 1 1 3Totals 56-43 47 28 5 5 15


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2008 Junior SeasonPlayed in 18 games, including six starts...took a total of eights shots, half of which were against Wheeling Jesuit...three of her shots were on goal... earned third letter.

2007 Sophomore SeasonAppeared in 14 games and started in nine of the contests...scored a goal against Butler in the fi nal home game of the season...had an assist on Lauren Brennan’s goal against Milwaukee...took a total of nine shots, six of which were on goal...earned her second letter.

2006 Freshman SeasonPlayed in 16 games, including nine starts...attempted fi ve shots, two of which were on goal...scored her fi rst career goal against Cleveland State in 3-1 win...goal proved to the be the game winner...earned her fi rst letter.

High SchoolWas a midfi elder for the Everton Ladies reserve football team...named team’s Player of the Year on three occasions...team won the Lancashire Cup in 2005...team was also the runner up for the Lancashire Cup twice...squad also placed second in the Lancashire League three times...member of the English and Scottish national team pools...completed Advance Level Soccer Classes in England.

PersonalParents are George and Jeannette Brady...has one brother (Stuart)...major is exercise science...born Oct. 24, 1989.

NatalieBRADYF|5-2|Sr.Cheshire, EnglandSt. Peter and Paul Catholic


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2008 Junior SeasonLed the team for the third straight year in shots with 46, including 22 on goal...played in all 20 games, starting in 11 of the contests...tied three teammates for second most assists on the team with three...scored two goals in the 4-0 shutout over Howard...earned third letter

2007 Sophomore SeasonLed the team in shots with 52, including 25 on goal...had the fi fth most shots in a season in school history...scored a goal against Howard in the Penguins 5-1 victory....appeared in 20 games and started in 17 of the contests...assisted Lauren Brennan’s goal against IUPUI and Erin Gilmour’s goal in the Green Bay game...earned her second letter.

2006 Freshman SeasonNamed to the Horizon League All-Newcomer Team...led the team in shots with 29, including 10 on goal...scored a team-high fi ve goals and 10 points for the season...had goals against Canisius, Francis Marion, The Citadel, Loyola and Cleveland State...credited with game-winner against Canisius...fi rst Guin to score fi ve goals in a season since 2003...earned her fi rst let-ter.

High SchoolWas a two-time team captain and varsity letterwinner...led her team in goals and assists...named Female Athlete of the Year as a sophomore...was a two-time all-conference fi rst-team selection and was voted to the All-Star team her senior year...was a standout member of her club soccer team, the International Football Club (IFC)...was a member of the Olympic Development Region I U-19 team where she was one of only three high school players to make the team in 2005.

PersonalParents are Chet and Jo Gapczynski...has a brother (Chet) and two sis-ters (Taylor and Ryleigh)...major is fashion merchandising..born Nov. 24, 1987... Recipient of the Harry K Graebing Scholarship for the 2009-10 academic year.

GAPCZYNSKIJordan

F|5-6|Sr.Wexford, Pa.North Allegheny H.S



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2008 Junior SeasonPlayed fi rst season as goalkeeper...broke the school record for fewest goals allowed per game with a 1.51 average for the season...set the school record for most shutouts in a season with four...started as keeper in 18 games playing a total of 1551:12 minutes in the net...collected a total of 131 saves...tallied shutouts against Saint Francis (Pa.) (9/19), Howard (9/21), IPFW (10/5) and Green Bay (10/10)...recorded at least 10 saves four times, including a career-high 16 against Butler (9/28)...earned third letter.

2007 Sophomore SeasonPlayed in 15 games, including 12 starts...missed the fi nal fi ve contests due to an injury...fi lled in as goalkeeper for injured Caitlin Bodzi-oney during overtime of the IUPUI game...also played as goalkeeper against Bowling Green collecting 13 saves...earned her second letter.

2006 Freshman SeasonPlayed in 12 games, making nine starts...attempted a shot in the 1-0 victory over Canisius...had an assist on Natalie Brady’s goal against Cleveland State in the 3-1 win...earned her fi rst letter.

High SchoolNamed team MVP her junior year...had the most goals at Ursuline in 2004 with 14 and in 2005 with 15…was a second-team Division II All-Ohio selection…a four-time Steel Valley Conference pick…was named to the NSCAA/adidas All-Region II (Central) team…helped lead Ursuline to the District 2, Region 5 semifi nals as a senior…third year starter for district fi nalist Ursuline in 2004…was sixth ranked soccer player in Ohio for scoring in 2005.

PersonalParents are Thomas and Anna Marie Snyder...has a sister Hannah, who is also a member of the team…major is criminal justice…born Dec. 1, 1987.

MariahSNYDERGK/D|5-5|Sr.Youngstown, OhioUrsuline H.S

Career Statistics (Goalkeeper)Year GP-GS MIN. SAVES PCT. GA GAA SHO W-L-T2008 18-18 1,551:12 131 .834 26 1.51 4 4-12-12007 2-1 90:35 13 .765 4 3.97 0 0-0-0Totals 20-10 1,641:47 144 .828 30 1.64 4 4-12-1

Career Statistics (Defender)Year GP-GS SHOTS SOG GOALS ASSISTS POINTS2007 15-13 0 0 0 0 02006 12-9 1 0 0 1 1Totals 27-22 1 0 0 1 1

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2008 Sophomore SeasonNamed the team’s Co-Offensive Player of the Year...played in all 20 games and started in a total of 12 of the contests...tied two other team-mates for most goals with four...her three assists also tied two on the team for the most for the season...tied Jodi Bowlen for most points with 11...took the second most shots on the team with 33...scored goals against Saint Francis (Pa.), IPFW, Wheeling Jesuit and Cleveland State...earned second letter.

2007 Freshman SeasonTied the school record for most goals in a game with four against How-ard...broke the school record for most points in a game with nine, also against Howard...named team offensive player of the year...fi nished the season with 19 points, which is the third most in school history....eight goals for the season ties the mark for third most in school history....played in all 20 games, including 14 starts...39 shots were the second best on the team...24 of her shots were on goal...earned her fi rst letter.

High SchoolStarted in every varsity game for four years...led the team in scoring in her sophomore, junior and senior year...was the second-leading scorer in Sacred Heart Griffi n’s history with 69 goals...was named Illinois all-state fi rst-team her senior year as well as all-sectional and all-conference for three years...chosen as Player of the Year in the Central State Conference in her senior year…named to the all-tournament team for four straight years in the Blazer Soccer Classic...was a four-year letterwinner and one-time team captain…also participated in cross country and basketball.

PersonalParents are Patrick and Janet Brennan....has two brothers (Dugan and No-lan)...major is criminal justice...born Jan. 30 ,1989.

F|5-2|Jr.Springfi eld, Ill.Sacred Heart Griffi n H.S

BRENNANLauren

Career StatisticsYear GP-GS SHOTS SOG GOALS ASSISTS POINTS2008 20-12 33 19 4 3 112007 20-14 39 24 8 3 19Totals 40-26 72 43 12 6 30


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2008 Sophomore SeasonDid not play due to injury.

2007 Freshman SeasonPlayed in 11 games....made her fi rst career start against IUPUI...took fi ve shots, two of which were on goal...earned her fi rst letter.

High SchoolWas a four-year letterwinner and two-time captain...was Cleveland Heights leading goal scorer in 2005 and 2006...chosen for the Great-er Cleveland Second Team in 2005 and 2006...named the Lake Erie League player of the year in 2005 and was the league’s leading goal scorer...part of the CASA team when they won the state cup in 2006...named to the Northeast Ohio All-Star team her senior year...also ran track.

PersonalParents are Elvis and Lori Pickens...has one brother (Austin) and one sister (Jordan)...major is special education...born Aug. 1, 1989.

TaylorPICKENSF|5-9|Jr.Cleveland, OhioCleveland Heights H.S

Career StatisticsYear GP-GS SHOTS SOG GOALS ASSISTS POINTS2008 DNP2007 11-1 5 2 0 0 0Totals 11-1 5 2 0 0 0


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2008 Sophomore SeasonAppeared in a total of six games...had an assist on Kara Cooper’s goal against Wheeling Jesuit...attempted a shot against Kent State...earned second letter.

2007 Freshman SeasonPlayed in four games during freshman campaign...earned her fi rst letter.

High SchoolWas a four-time letterwinner in high school...named defensive MVP...played for the Foothills United Cup team...also lettered in track and lacrosse.

PersonalParents are Roy Thomas and Bonnita Sell Thomas...major is biology...born Feb. 17, 1989.

THOMASRebecca

MF|5-10|Jr.New Stanton, Pa.Hempfi eld Area H.S

Career StatisticsYear GP-GS SHOTS SOG GOALS ASSISTS POINTS2008 6-0 1 0 0 1 12007 4-0 0 0 0 0 0Totals 10-0 1 0 0 1 1


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COOPERKara

F|5-5|So.Youngstown, OhioYoungstown Christian

2008 Freshman SeasonPlayed in a total of 19 games...started against Detroit, But-ler, Wright State and Cleveland State...scored fi rst career goal in the 8-0 shutout over Wheeling Jesuit...took a total of seven shots, including three on goal...earned fi rst letter.

High SchoolWas a four-time MVP at Youngstown Christian...holds all the school’s scoring records... two-time all-conference player...in senior year was voted to the Ohio All-State team and was a WYTV’s Student Athlete of the Week...compiled a total of 139 goals in her four years of high school....also partici-pated in basketball and cheerleading. PersonalParents are Larry and Arlene Cooper…has a brother (Kory) and sister (Kristi)…major is exercise science…born Sept. 5, 1989...recipient of the John Kerola Scholarship for the 2009-10 academic year.

Career StatisticsYear GP-GS SHOTS SOG GOALS ASSISTS POINTS2008 19-4 7 3 1 0 2Totals 19-4 7 3 1 0 2

KEMPTONKelsey

D|5-7|So.Strongsville, OhioStrongsville H.S.

2008 Freshman SeasonNamed to the Horizon League All-Newcomer Team...started in all 20 games...scored fi rst career goal against Valparaiso in the regular season...also scored against Wheeling Jesuit in the 8-0 shutout...assisted Lauren Brennan’s goal in the 1-0 win over IPFW...fi nished with a total of fi ve points...took a total of 12 shots, fi ve of which were on goal... earned fi rst letter.

High SchoolThree-time letterwinner and one-time team captain...high school soccer team was ranked number one in the state and number two in the nation...in 2005, Strongsville won the state championship...member of the Ohio Premier North Soccer Club, who were state club champions in 2005...was also part of the team in 2006 and 2007 when it fi nished as state fi -nalist...was a four-year member of the Ohio North ODP pro-gram and was an All-Conference Selection Scholar-Athlete.

PersonalParents are Richard and Donna Kempton…has two brothers (Brandt and Justin)…major is exercise science…born Oct. 6, 1989...recipient of the Lester Donnell Scholarship for the 2009-10 academic year.



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KLINENicole

GK|5-9|So.Davie, Fla.Western H.S

2008 Freshman SeasonPlayed in fi ve games and started in two of the contests play-ing at total of 296:43 minutes....collected a total of 23 saves for the year...earned fi rst career shutout against Valparaiso in the fi rst round of the Horizon League Tournament after playing for two overtimes and stopping fi ve shots in a shoot-out...was named Horizon League Player of the Game for her performance against Valparaiso collecting a personal-best 12 saves...also started agaisnt Loyola in the league tourna-ment.

High SchoolTeam MVP and captain..was selected to the All-Broward Conference team...played a pivotal role in her team being named the 2005 5A/6A District Champions and Regional Finalist in her freshman year...member of the Sunrise Flames FC U-17 soccer team.

PersonalParents are David and Marie Kline…has one sister (Dan-ielle)…major is undecided…born May 23, 1990.

McMURRAYJessica

MF|5-10|So.Economy, Pa.Ambridge H.S.

2008 Freshman SeasonAppeared in nine contests...earned fi rst letter.

High SchoolTeam captain and team MVP...chosen as a WPIAL All-Section selection...team was the PA West State Champions in 2003 and was a fi nalist in 2004 and 2005...also a six-year mem-ber of the PA West ODP state team...played an integral role in her club team being named the U.S. State Club Champion in 2005...team was also a fi nalist in 2006...member of the Penns Forest Soccer Club Team...also competed in track.

PersonalParents are Bud Haney and Diane McMurray…has fi ve brothers (Joe, Jason and Mike Haney, Jim and Mike McMur-ray)…major is criminal justice…born April 15, 1990.


Career Statistics (Goalkeeper)Year GP-GS MIN. SAVES PCT. GA GAA SHO W-L-T2008 5-2 296:43 23 .676 11 3.34 1 0-2-1Totals 5-2 296:43 23 .676 11 3.34 1 0-2-1


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STORKELKelly

MF|5-6|So.PolandPoland Seminary

SNYDERHannah

F|5-4|So.Youngstown, OhioUrsuline

2008 Freshman SeasonMade fi ve appearances...played against Albany, Howard, Butler, IFPW and Wheeling Jesuit...took three shots and two shots on goal.

High SchoolLettered all four years at Ursuline…was named team captain twice…four-year starter…named second-team all-state…was named to the All-Mahoning County team…named fi rst-team all-district…was her high school’s MVP.

PersonalParents are Tom and Annie Snyder…sister Mariah is also a member of the team…major is early childhood education…born May 15, 1990.

2008 Freshman SeasonAppeared in a total of 16 games making starts in nine of the contests...tallied nine shots, including six shots on goal... attempted two shots on goal against Robert Morris...took a team-high six shots against Wheeling Jesuit (10/17)...took a shot against Detroit.

High SchoolWas a four-year letter recipient at Poland…named team captain her senior year…member of her high schools dis-trict championship team in 2007…in 2007 was named all-district…also named fi rst team all-county…named to second team all-conference...in 2006 was fi rst team all-conference...also participated in track.

PersonalParents are Bill and Teri Storkel…has two brothers (Matt and Ryan)…major is undecided…born March 24, 1989.




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STRELKAGeneva

MF|5-10|So.Strongsville, OhioStrongsville H.S.

2008 Freshman SeasonPlayed in all 20 games, making three starts...took a total of 16 shots, including 11 shots on goal...scored the third most goals on the team with three...fi nished the season with a total of six points...scored goals against Akron, Wheeling Jesuit and Loyola.

High School/ClubWas named Rookie of the Year at Strongsville High and was one of the team’s top goal scorers...six-year Regional State Select Team member for Northern Ohio Select, Cleveland Internationals and Cleveland Area Soccer Academy Super Leagues...member of the club team the Cleveland White-caps.

PersonalParents are Thomas and Diane Strelka…has two brothers (Damian and Paul) and two sisters (Marie and Katrina)…major is criminal justice…born Aug. 17, 1990.



ALLENLydia

MF|5-6|Fr.La Crescent, Minn.La Crescent H.S.

High School/ClubWas a four-year letterwinner at La Crescent High School...earned fi rst-team all-conference honors twice...helped lead La Crescent to the HVL conference championship.

PersonalParents are Joyce and Brian Allen…has a two sister (Liesl)…major is undecided…born March 17, 1991.

BARCHAmanda

D|6-0|Fr.Grove City, OhioBishop Ready H.S.

High School/ClubWas a four-year letterwinner at Bishop Ready High School... named team captain as a senior...earned fi rst-team all-con-ference honors...named to the Senior All-Star Game and se-lected as Team Captain for the game.

PersonalParents are Kathy and Larry Barch…has two brothers (Bran-don and Michael) and a two sister (Courtney)…major is en-gineering…born Sept. 4, 1990.

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DRESSLEROlivia

F|5-7|Fr.Garrettsville, OhioJames A. Garfi eld H.S.

High School/ClubFour-year letterwinner and two-time captain at James A. Garfi eld High School...set the school’s career record for most goals with 137...set the single-season mark for most goals with 45 in 2008...fi nished career ranked third in the State of Ohio for most career goals and owns the Portage Trail Conference’s career goals mark...led Garfi eld to a 13-3-2 record as a senior...named second-team all-state and fi rst-team all-district as a senior.

PersonalDaughter of Sarah Wiczen...has two brothers (Devin and Jonathan)...major is early childhood education...born April 14, 1991.


BYERSLea

D|5-4|Fr.Boardman, OhioBoardman H.S.

High School/ClubWas a four-year letterwinner and two-time captain at Boardman High School...twice named fi rst-team all-county...named fi rst-team all-district and second-team all-district. PersonalDaughter of Shannon and Lonnie Byers...has a sister (Lau-ren)...major is criminal justice...born October 1, 1990.

PARKSShelby

F|5-5|Fr.Russellton, Pa.Deer Lakes H.S.

High School/ClubWas a four-year letterwinner at Deer Lakes High School...holds the school record for most career goals...led Deer Lakes in goals scored four times and most assists three times...four-time WPIAL All-Section pick and three-time WPIAL All-Star.

PersonalDaughter of Kathy and Rich Parks...has a sister (Tiffani)... major is nursing...born Nov. 8, 1990.

DOWDBrittany

D|5-7|Fr.Lisbon, OhioBeaver Local H.S.

High School/ClubWas a four-year letterwinner at Beaver Local High School...twice named team captain...earned all-conference four times...four-time all-district selection. PersonalDaughter of Maxie and Glen Dowd...has a brother (Sam) and sister (Sabrina)...major is photography...born May 14, 1991.

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PETERLINKatie

MF|5-5|Fr.Strongsville, OhioStrongsville H.S.

High School/ClubWas a two-year letterwinner at Strongsville High School... named Greater Cleveland Honorable Mention...helped Strongsville to state runners-up fi nishes in 2007 and 2008.

PersonalDaughter of Charlene and Daniel Peterlin...has a sister (Jen-nifer)...major is marketing...born March 4, 1991.

STARKCori

MF|5-5|Fr.Belle Vernon, Pa.Belle Vernon Area H.S.

High School/ClubWas a four-year letterwinner and two-time captain at Belle Vernon Area High School...set the school’s career records for most goals with 124 and most assists with 53...three-time all-section pick...named all-state as a senior...two-time All-WPI-AL selection...led Belle Vernon Area to four straight unde-feated sectional championships...was a member of PA West ODP for six years...named all-region in 2005 and 2008...played for the Region 1 Team in Portugal.

PersonalDaughter of Bernadette and Anthony Stark...has a brother (Dylan)...major is health science...born March 17, 1991.

Opponent Won Lost Tied Last Meeting ResultAir Force 0 1 0 8/29/2000 L, 0-14Albany 0 2 0 9/05/2008 L, 1-2Akron 0 4 0 9/14/2008 L, 2-3American 0 1 0 10/8/2003 L, 0-4Arizona 0 1 0 10/4/2002 L, 0-7Ball State 1 2 0 9/4/2005 L, 0-1Binghamton 0 1 0 10/29/2000 L, 0-6Bowling Green 0 4 0 9/23/2007 L, 0-3Buffalo 0 1 0 9/7/1996 L, 0-6Butler 1 9 0 9/28/2008 L,0-3Canisius 3 5 0 9/30/2007 L, 0-3Central Michigan 0 1 0 9/12/1998 L, 0-3The Citadel 1 0 0 9/17/2006 W, 3-2Cleveland State 2 3 1 10/24/2008 L,1-2 (OT)Colgate 0 1 0 9/14/2003 L, 0-6Creighton 0 1 0 9/17/2004 L, 1-8Delaware State 2 0 0 9/5/2003 W, 17-0Detroit 0 11 0 9/26/2008 L, 1-2Drury 0 1 0 10/17/1999 L, 1-2 (OT)Duquesne 0 6 0 9/11/2008 L, 1-2 (OT)East Tennessee 0 1 0 9/09/2007 L, 2-3Eastern Michigan 0 4 0 9/12/2000 L, 0-3Francis Marion 0 1 0 9/15/2006 L, 0-1Green Bay 1 8 1 10/10/2008 T,0-0 (2 OT)Hiram 1 0 0 10/9/1997 W, 8-0Howard 5 4 0 9/21/2008 W, 4-0Idaho State 0 2 0 10/6/2002 L, 0-4Iowa State 0 1 0 9/19/2004 L, 0-1IPFW 1 2 0 10/05/2008 W, 1-0IUPUI 0 6 0 9/21/2007 L, 2-3 (OT)Jacksonville State 0 1 0 9/07/2007 L, 0-1Kent State 1 7 0 8/24/2008 L, 0-1Liberty 0 2 0 9/9/2000 L, 0-15Louisville 0 2 0 9/12/2003 L, 1-5Loyola 1 9 0 11/03/2008 L, 0-5Malone 1 0 0 9/9/1998 W, 1-0Manhattan 0 2 0 9/9/2005 L, 0-1Marshall 0 1 1 8/25/2000 L, 0-8Miami (Ohio) 0 2 0 9/19/2000 L, 2-8Milwaukee 0 8 0 10/12/2008 L, 0-3Morehead State 1 0 0 9/4/1999 W, 4-1Mount St. Mary’s 0 1 0 9/29/1996 L, 2-4Muskingum 1 0 0 9/3/1997 W, 6-1Niagara 0 7 0 9/30/2005 L, 0-4NC State 0 1 0 9/12/2004 L, 0-5Northern Michigan 0 2 0 8/27/2006 L, 0-1Oakland 0 5 0 9/27/2002 L, 0-8Ohio 0 2 0 9/13/1998 L, 0-6Ohio State 0 1 0 9/21/2003 L, 0-7Oral Roberts 0 2 0 10/21/2000 L, 0-11Pittsburgh 1 1 0 8/31/2007 L, 0-2Radford 0 1 0 9/1/2002 L, 1-2 (OT)Robert Morris 2 10 1 8/28/2008 L, 0-2St. Bonaventure 0 2 0 8/30/1997 L, 1-6Saint Francis (Pa.) 2 6 1 9/19/2008 W, 1-0Siena 0 1 0 9/07/2008 L, 1-2Slippery Rock 1 1 0 10/28/1997 L, 4-5SE Missouri State 0 1 0 9/3/2000 L, 0-9Southern Utah 0 1 0 9/30/2001 L, 0-3Tiffi n 0 1 0 9/18/1996 L, 1-3Toledo 0 5 0 10/17/2003 L, 0-7Towson 0 1 0 9/28/1996 L, 0-6UNC-Wilmington 0 1 0 9/10/2004 L, 0-8Utah State 0 1 0 9/23/2000 L, 2-7UTEP 0 1 0 9/24/2000 L, 0-12Valparaíso 0 7 1 10/29/2008 T, 0-0 (SO)VCU 0 4 0 9/21/2001 L, 0-4Villanova 0 1 0 10/22/2004 L, 0-3VMI 0 1 0 9/11/2005 L, 0-2Weber State 0 1 0 9/9/2001 L, 1-9West Virginia 0 2 0 10/7/1997 L, 0-4 Western Carolina 0 1 0 9/17/2003 L, 0-2Western Illinois 3 1 0 10/13/2000 L, 0-8Western Michigan 0 1 0 10/15/2004 L, 1-4Westminster 1 0 0 9/1/1999 W, 4-3 (OT)Wheeling Jesuit 1 3 0 10/17/2008 W, 0-8Wright State 0 11 0 10/19/2008 L, 0-2

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Name GP-GS Goals Assists Points Shots Shot % SOGJordan Gapczynski 20-11 2 3 7 46 .043 22Lauren Brennan 20-12 4 3 11 33 .121 19Jodi Bowlen 20-19 4 3 11 23 .174 15Carrie Wack 20-19 4 0 8 18 .222 11Geneva Strelka 20-3 3 0 6 16 .188 11Kelsey Kempton 20-20 2 1 5 12 .167 5Brittny Humphrey 15-12 1 0 2 10 .100 2Kelly Storkel 16-9 0 0 0 9 .000 6Natalie Brady 18-6 0 1 1 8 .000 4Kara Cooper 19-4 1 0 2 7 .143 3Kate Bonn 10-9 0 0 0 5 .000 3Ieysha Ollivierra 4-0 0 0 0 5 .000 2Hannah Snyder 5-0 0 0 0 3 .000 2Rochelle Boone 16-12 0 3 3 3 .000 2Nina Pannoni 15-4 0 1 1 3 .000 0Alex Lee 20-20 1 5 7 2 .500 2Keeley Rice 20-20 1 0 2 2 .500 1Rebecca Thomas 6-0 0 1 1 1 .000 0Caitlin Lee 20-20 0 0 0 1 .000 0Jessica McMurray 9-0 0 0 0 0 .000 0Dominique Ward 1-0 0 1 1 0 .000 0Amanda Polles 5-0 0 0 0 0 .000 0Nicole Kline 5-2 0 0 0 0 .000 0Mariah Snyder 18-18 0 0 0 0 .000 0Total 20 23 22 68 207 .111 110Opponents 20 37 37 111 397 .093 193GOALKEEPER GP-GS Minutes GA GAA Saves Pct. Mariah Snyder 18-18 1,551:12 26 1.51 131 .834Nicole Kline 5-2 296:43 11 3.34 23 .676Team 0:00 0 0.00 2 1.000Totals 20 1,847:55 37 1.80 156 .808Opponents 20 1,847:55 23 1.12 87 .791

2008 OVERALL STATISTICS

2008 RESULTSDate Opponent ScoreAug. 24 KENT STATE L, 0-1Aug. 28 at Robert Morris L, 0-2Sept. 5 at Albany L, 1-2Sept. 7 at Siena L, 1-2Sept. 11 at Duquesne L, 1-2Sept. 14 AKRON L, 2-3Sept. 19 at Saint Francis (Pa.) W, 1-0Sept. 21 at Howard W, 4-0Sept. 26 DETROIT* L, 1-2Sept. 28 at Butler* L, 0-3Oct. 3 at Valparaiso* L, 1-2Oct. 5 at IPFW W, 1-0Oct. 10 GREEN BAY* T, 0-0Oct. 12 MILWAUKEE* L, 0-3Oct. 17 WHEELING JESUIT W, 8-0Oct. 24 at Cleveland State* L, 1-2Oct. 26 at Loyola* L, 1-6Oct. 29 at Valparaiso# T, 0-0Nov. 2 at Loyola# L, 0-5

* - Horizon League game.# - Horizon League Tournament game.

TEAM SCORING LEADERSPointsPlayer Points (G/A)1. Lauren Brennan 11 (4/3)1. Jodi Bowlen 11 (4/3)3. Carrie Wackl 8 (4/0)4. Jordan Gapczynski 7 (2/3)

GoalsPlayer Goals1. Lauren Brennan 41. Jodi Bowlen 41. Carrie Wack 4

AssistsPlayer Assists1. Alex Lee 52. Rochelle Boone 32. Jodi Bowlen 32. Lauren Brennan 32. Jordan Gapczynski 3

ShotsPlayer Shots1. Jordan Gapczynski 462. Lauren Brennan 333. Jodi Bowlen 234. Carrie Wack 18

Carrie Wack tied for the team lead with four goals scored in 2008.

2008 IN REVIEW2008 IN REVIEW



ALL-TIME ROSTERALL-TIME ROSTER-A-

Amy Angelo 1998-99Jennifer Argiro 1996-99Lauren Ausmundson 2001-03

-B-Sarah Bartholomew 2001Melanie Berg 2000-01Caitlin Bestard 2002-05Joy Blasko 1996Caitlin Bodzioney 2006-07Katie Bollinger 2000-03Kate Bonn 2006-PresentRoechelle Boone 2005-PresentKacey Boros 1996Jodi Bowlen 2006-PresentNatalie Brady 2006-PresentLauren Brennan 2007-PresentSadie Brookman 2004-05Tessa Brookman 2004-07Stephanie Butcher 1997

-C-Corey Cardone 2003-04Nicole Centofanti 1997-2000Kara Cooper 2008-PresentSarah Crafton 2005-06Alisa Crocket 2000Rachel Cubellis 2003

-D-Denise Dario 1998Katie Deprey 2002-03Mary Kate DeSalvo 1997Casey Dick 2001-05Natalie Dickson 1996-98Susie Dormain 1996-97Katie Duracky 2004

-E-Chris Engelis 1996-99Katie Etheredge 1996

-F-Diane Fellabaum 2001-05Sarah Fennema 1997-98Jenna Fink 2005-07Bridget Frank 1996

-G-Megan Gibson 1999-02Kate Gigliotti 2000-01Erin Gilmour 2007Jamie Granata 2003Chantel Grooms 2001Sarah Gross 1997

-H-Christine Handte 1998-2001Shirley Hartness 2003Joy Hollencamp 2005-2007Brittny Humphrey 2004-08

-I-Cerid Irvine 2001-02

-J-Lauren Jackson 2003Jenny Jacobs 2000-01Katie Jacobs 2001Jennifer Jennings 2002-05Roberta Johnson 2004-05Kim Jugenheimer 2001-03

-K-Michelle Kaydo 1997-99Kelsey Kempton 2008-PresentJennifer Ketchum 1996-97 Melanie Kiko 2007Kelly Kirkwood 1999Nicole Kline 2008-PresentBrianne Kochunas 2002

-L-Melissa Laforet 1996-99Sierra Lawson 2007Hannah Lawther 2001-03Maddie Lawther 2003-05Alex Lee 2005-08Caitlin Lee 2005-08Kristy Ludt 1996-99

-M-Laura Mauer 2003Kate McHugh 1999-02Jessica McMurray 2008-PresentRenee Merlo 2001 Kaitlin Messer 2005-06Alicia Metz 1996-97Erin Moehle 2002-03Tracey Moore 1998Tara Morey 2007

-O-Iyesha Ollivierre 2008

-P-April Pankewicz 1999-2001Nina Pannoni 2005-08Kelly Patrick 1997-98Maura Patton 2002-03Taylor Pickens 2007-PresentCarrie Playforth 2000Amanda Polles 2005-08

-R-Mia Railing 2001-03Andrea Rando 1996-97Megan Reed 2000-2001Kelly Renninger 1997Keeley Rice 2005-08Lauren Roseman 1999-02Brittany Ryan 2005

-S-Lisa Schwartz 1996Alicia Scopellite 1996-99Heather Smolik 1999Britta Snowberger 2004-2007Hannah Snyder 2008-PresentMariah Snyder 2006-PresentTammy Sos 2002Kelly Storkel 2008-PresentGeneva Strelka 2008-Present

-T-Lauren Tandazo-Kendera 2007Jessica Tait 1999-02Sade Tate 2005-06Casey Taylor 2004Elizabeth Testa 1997-00Jenna Thomas 2001Rebecca Thomas 2007-Present

-V-Kara Vezza 2004-05Julie Virgalitte 1996

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Carrie Wack 2005-08Dana Walker 1997-2000Dominique Ward 2008-PresentKaty Wells 2007Christi Williams 2005-07Kara White 2000-03Rachel Wilds 1999-02

-Y-Jessica Yarter 2002-05



GOALS1996 Melissa Laforet 71997 Alicia Metz 131998 Melissa Laforet 51999 Megan Gibson 72000 Nicole Centofanti 42001 Kara White 52002 Maura Patton 52003 Jessica Yarter 52004 Katie Duracky 3 Sadie Brookman 32005 Brittny Humphrey 32006 Jordan Gapczynski 52007 Lauren Brennan 82008 Jodi Bowlen 4 Lauren Brennan 4 Carrie Wack 4

ASSISTS 1996 Susie Dorman 31997 Melissa Laforet 5 Susie Dorman 5 1998 Melissa Laforet 31999 Melissa Laforet 62000 Jenny Jacobs 2 Kara White 22001 Chantel Grooms 52002 Kara White 42003 Corey Cardone 32004 Katie Duracky 2 Maddie Lawther 22005 Four Players 12006 Seven Players 12007 Lauren Brennan 3 Carrie Wack 32008 Alex Lee 5

SHOTS1996 Melissa Laforet 361997 Melissa Laforet 731998 Melissa Laforet 441999 Melissa Laforet 592000 Carrie Playforth 292001 Kara White 372002 Jessica Yarter 262003 Maddie Lawther 242004 Katie Duracky 552005 Kara Vezza 242006 Jordan Gapczynski 292007 Jordan Gapczynski 522008 Jordan Gapczynski 46

POINTS1996 Melissa Laforet 141997 Alicia Metz 291998 Melissa Laforet 131999 Megan Gibson 16

2001 Christine Handte 4.362002 Caitlin Bestard 5.012003 Mia Railing 3.982004 Caitlin Bestard 2.622005 Jessica Yarter 1.892006 Caitlin Bodzioney 1.882007 Caitlin Bodzioney 2.062008 Mariah Snyder 1.51

GOALKEEPER MINUTES1996 Bridget Frank 1,5301997 Sarah Fennema 1,6901998 Christine Handte 1,3241999 Christine Handte 1,6412000 Christine Handte 9202001 Christine Handte 1,4442002 Caitlin Bestard 1,5092003 Mia Railing 1,2882004 Mia Railing 9192005 Jessica Yarter 1,4252006 Caitlin Bodzioney 1,5282007 Caitlin Bodzioney 1,7452008 Mariah Snyder 1,551

2000 Nicole Centoranti 92001 Kara White 112002 Maura Patton 102003 Jessica Yarter 122004 Katie Duracky 82005 Brittny Humphrey 62006 Jordan Gapczynski 102007 Lauren Brennan 192008 Jodi Bowlen 11 Lauren Brennan 11

SHUTOUTS1996 Bridget Frank 21997 Sarah Fennema 11998 Christine Handte 31999 Christine Handte 32000 None2001 None2002 Jennifer Jennings 12003 Mia Railing 12004 Caitlin Bestard 12005 Caitlin Bestard 1 Jessica Yarter 12006 Catilin Bodzioney 12007 Caitlin Bodzioney 12008 Mariah Snyder 4

SAVES1996 Bridget Frank 1361997 Sarah Fennema 1441998 Christine Handte 1581999 Christine Handte 1492000 Christine Handte 1242001 Christine Handte 1362002 Caitlin Bestard 1762003 Mia Railing 1232004 Mia Railing 1082005 Jessica Yarter 1002006 Caitlin Bodzioney 1332007 Caitlin Bodzioney 1752008 Mariah Snyder 131

GOALS AGAINST AVERAGE 1996 Bridget Frank 3.801997 Sarah Fennema 2.451998 Christine Handte 1.971999 Christine Handte 2.082000 Christine Handte 8.94

METZ METZ

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BESTARDBESTARD

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ANNUAL STAT LEADERSANNUAL STAT LEADERS



Saves1. 25, Kate Gigliotti vs. UTEP (9/24/00)2. 18, Caitlin Bestard vs. Butler (11/3/02) 18, Chrstine Handte vs. Illinois (10/13/00)4. 17, Caitlin Bestard vs. IUPUI (9/13/02)5. 16, Caitlin Bodzioney vs. Loyola (10/29/06) 16, Christine Handte vs. Valparaiso (10/1/00)

Goals Total Year1. Alicia Metz 13 19972. Missy Laforet 9 19973. Jen Argiro 8 1997 Lauren Brennan 8 20075. Megan Gibson 7 1999 Missy Laforet 7 1996

Assists Total Year1. Missy Laforet 6 19992. Alex Lee 5 20082. Missy Laforet 5 19972. Susie Dorman 5 19975. Kara White 4 2002 Chantel Grooms 4 2001

Points Total Year1. Alicia Metz 29 19972. Missy Laforet 23 19993. Lauren Brennan 19 20074. Jennifer Argiro 18 19975. Megan Gibson 16 1999

Shots Total Year1. Missy Laforet 73 19972. Alicia Metz 64 19973. Missy Laforet 59 19994. Katie Duracky 55 20045. Jordan Gapczynski 52 2007

Saves Total Year 1. Caitlin Bestard 176 20022. Caitlin Bodzioney 175 20063. Christine Handte 158 19984. Christine Handte 149 19995. Sarah Fennema 144 1997

Shutouts Total Year 1. Mariah Snyder 4 20082. Christine Handte 3 19982. Christine Handte 3 19994. Bridget Frank 2 19965. Sarah Fennema 1 1997 Caitlin Bodzioney 1 2006 Caitlin Bodzioney 1 2007 Caitlin Bestard 1 2005 Jessica Yarter 1 2005 Goals Against Avg. GAA Year1. Mariah Snyder 1.51 20082. Caitlin Bodzioney 1.88 20063. Jessica Yarter 1.89 20054. Christine Handte 1.97 19985. Caitlin Bodzioney 2.06 2007

Goals Total Years1. Missy Laforet 25 1996-992. Alicia Metz 17 1996-983. Lauren Brennan 12 2007-Pres.4. Nicole Centofani 12 1997-005. Jordan Gapczynski 8 2006-Pres. Hannah Lawther 8 2001-03 Megan Gibson 8 1997-00

Assists Total Years1. Missy Laforet 14 1996-992. Susie Dorman 8 1996-97 Kim Jugenheimer 8 2001-04 Kara White 8 2000-035. Jennifer Argiro 7 1996-99

Points Total Years1. Missy Laforet 64 1996-992. Alicia Metz 39 1996-983. Jennifer Argiro 31 1996-994. Lauren Brennan 30 2007-Pres.5. Nicole Centofani 26 1997-00

Shots Total Years 1. Missy Laforet 212 1996-992. Jen Argiro 129 1996-993. Jordan Gapczynski 127 2006-Pres.4. Alicia Metz 96 1996-985. Lauren Roseman 75 1999-02

Shutouts Total Years1. Christine Handte 6 1998-012. Mariah Snyder 4 2006-Pres.3. Bridget Frank 2 1996 Caitlin Bodzioney 2 2006-07 Caitlin Bestard 2 2002-05 Saves Total Years1. Christine Handte 567 1998-002. Caitlin Bestard 329 2002-053. Caitlin Bodzioney 270 2006-074. Mia Railing 308 2001-045. Sara Fennema 165 1996-97

Games Played Total Years1. Alex Lee 77 2005-081. Caitlin Lee 77 2005-083. Kim Jugenheimer 76 2001-044. Carrie Wack 74 2005-085. Lauren Roseman 71 1999-02 Chris Engelis 71 1996-99 Kristy Ludt 71 1996-99 Kara White 71 2000-03

Games Started Total Years1. Caitlin Lee 76 2005-082. Kristy Ludt 71 1996-992. Jen Argiro 69 1996-993. Missy Laforet 67 1996-99 Kara White 67 2000-035. Alicia Scopelite 65 1996-99

INDIVIDUAL SEASON RECORDS

INDIVIDUAL CAREER RECORDSPoints 41 vs. Delaware State (9/5/03)Goals 17 vs. Delaware State (9/5/03)Assists 8 vs. Delaware State (9/4/02)Shots 53 vs. Delaware State (9/5/03)Fewest Shots 0 vs. Detroit (11/3/01) 0 vs. Oakland (9/27/01) 0 vs. Butler (11/3/02)Saves 25 vs. UTEP (9/24/00)Goals In a Half 10 vs. Delaware State (9/5/03)

Most Wins 6 (1997, 1999)Fewest Wins 0 (2000)Most Losses 19 (2000, 2001)Fewest Losses 12 (1998)Most Goals 40 (1997)Fewest Goals 5 (2005)Most Assists 25 (1997)Most Shots 271 (1997)Most Saves 223 (2000)Most Shutouts 4 (2008)Most Times Shutout 16 (2005)

Points1. 9, Lauren Brennan vs. Howard (9/16/07)2. 8, Kim Jugenheimer vs. Delaware State (9/5/03)3. 7, Corey Cardone vs. Delaware State (9/5/03) 7, Jessica Yarter vs. Delaware State (9/5/03)5. 6, Hannah Lawther vs. Delaware State(9/5/02) 6, Missy Laforet vs. Westminster (9/1/99)

Goals1. 4, Lauren Brennan vs. Howard (9/16/07) 4, Kim Jugenheimer vs. Delaware State (9/5/03)3. 3, Katie Bollinger vs. Delaware State (9/5/03) 3, Jessica Yarter vs. Delaware State (9/5/03) 3, Hannah Lawther vs. Delaware State (9/5/02) 3, Missy Laforet vs. Westminster (9/1/99) 3, Missy Laforet vs. Howard (10/11/98) 3, Alicia Metz vs. Canisius (10/18/97) 3, Missy Laforet vs. W. Illinois (9/21/97)

Assists1. 3, Corey Cardone vs. Delaware State (9/5/03) 3, Chantel Grooms vs. IUPUI (10/21/01)3. 2, Rochelle Boone vs. Wheeling Jesuit (10/17/08) 2, Alex Lee vs. Howard (9/21/08) 2, Katie Deprey vs. Delaware State (9/5/02) 2, Kim Jugenheimer vs. Delaware State (9/5/02) 2, Hannah Lawther vs. Delaware State (9/5/02) 2, Kara White vs. Delaware State (9/5/02) 2, Susie Dorman vs. Western Illinois (9/21/99) 2, Missy Laforet vs. St. Francis (9/15/99)

Shots1. 12, Katie Duracky vs.Cleveland State (10/17/04) 12, Alicia Metz vs. Robert Morris (11/5/97)3. 9, Kim Jugenheimer vs. Delaware State (9/5/03) 9, Alicia Metz vs. Robert Morris (10/24/96)5. 8, Corey Cardone vs. Delaware State (9/5/03) 8, Missy Laforet vs. Kent State (9/10/97) 8, Susie Dorman vs. Muskingum (9/3/97) 8, Missy Laforet vs. Muskingum (9/3/97)

TEAM SINGLE-GAME RECORDS

INDIVIDUAL GAME RECORDS

RECORD BOOKRECORD BOOK

TEAM SEASON RECORDS



ALL-TIME SCORESALL-TIME SCORES1996 Record: 3-14 Coach: Joanie MurphyDate Opponent Score8/31 Howard W, 3-09/7 at Buffalo L, 0-69/8 at Canisius L, 0-69/15 Pittsburgh W, 1-09/18 Tiffi n L, 1-39/21 Wheeling Jesuit L, 0-19/25 at Duquesne L, 0-49/28 at Towson State L, 0-69/29 at Mount St. Mary’s L, 2-410/1 at West Virginia L, 0-510/6 at Wright State L, 0-910/9 at Eastern Michigan L, 0-310/14 St. Bonaventure L, 1-610/16 at Toledo L, 0-410/24 at Robert Morris L, 0-310/30 at Saint Francis (Pa.) L, 1-311/1 Slippery Rock W, 3-1

1997 Record: 6-13Coach: Joanie MurphyDate Opponent Score8/29 Wright State L, 0-18/30 at St. Bonaventure L, 1-69/3 Muskingum W, 6-19/6 at Ohio L, 0-29/10 at Kent W, 3-19/17 Toledo L, 0-39/19 Miami (Ohio) L, 0-29/21 Western Illinois W, 5-110/1 Duquesne L, 0-510/4 at Eastern Michigan L, 1-2 (OT)10/7 at West Virginia L, 0-410/9 at Hiram W, 8-010/14 Saint Francis (Pa.) L, 1-210/16 at Wheeling Jesuit L, 0-310/18 at Canisius W, 6-110/28 at Slippery Rock L, 4-510/31 VCU L, 0-111/2 at Bowling Green L, 2-711/5 Robert Morris W, 3-2

1998 Record 5-12Coach: Jen ZebroskiDate Opponent Score9/1 at Toledo L, 1-39/5 at Liberty L, 2-49/9 Malone W, 1-09/12 at Central Michigan L, 0-39/13 at Ohio L, 0-69/18 at Western Illinois W, 1-09/25 at Duquesne L, 0-29/30 Kent State L, 0-110/2 at Saint Francis (Pa.) W, 1-010/4 Green Bay W, 2-110/9 at VCU L, 0-2

10/11 at Howard W, 3-210/14 at Eastern Michigan L, 0-310/21 Oakland L, 0-410/24 at Canisius L, 1-210/25 at Robert Morris L, 1-510/31 at Wheeling Jesuit L, 0-2

1999 Record: 6-11-1Coach: Liz BartleyDate Opponent Score9/1 Westminster W, 4-3 (OT)9/4 at Morehead State W, 4-19/7 at Kent State L, 0-69/10 at Ball State W, 1-09/11 Marshall T, 0-0 (W, SO)9/15 St. Francis (Pa.) L, 2-3 (OT)9/17 at Eastern Michigan L, 0-39/19 at Miami (Ohio) L, 2-89/25 at IUPUI# L, 1-39/29 at Niagara L, 0-310/3 at Wright State L, 0-210/10 Western Illinois# W, 2-110/12 Howard W, 3-110/15 at Oral Roberts# L, 0-210/17 at Drury L, 1-2 OT10/23 Oakland# L, 0-110/27 Robert Morris W, 1-010/30 at Valparaiso# L, 0-2

2000 Record: 0-19Coach: Liz BartleyDate Opponent Score8/25 at Marshall L, 0-88/29 vs. Air Force L, 0-149/1 at Ball State L, 1-119/3 vs. SE Missouri State L, 0-99/9 at Liberty L, 0-159/10 at VCU L, 1-179/15 Canisius L, 0-49/17 Niagara L, 1-59/23 vs. Utah State L, 2-79/24 at UTEP L, 0-129/28 Detroit L, 1-510/1 Valparaiso# L, 2-610/8 IUPUI# L, 1-610/13 at Western Illinois# L, 0-810/18 at Saint Francis (Pa.) L, 2-1310/21 Oral Roberts# L, 0-1110/25 at Robert Morris L, 0-410/27 at Oakland# L, 2-1210/29 at Binghamton L, 0-6

2001 Record: 1-19 Coach: Liz BartleyDate Opponent Score8/31 at Akron L, 1-39/1 vs. Canisius W, 3-19/7 at Idaho State L, 0-5

9/9 vs. Weber State L, 1-99/19 Oakland L, 0-19/21 VCU L, 0-4 9/23 Howard L, 2-49/26 at Niagara L, 1-99/28 Butler* L, 1-39/30 Southern Utah L, 0-310/3 at Bowling Green L, 1-1010/7 at Milwaukee* L, 0-510/9 at Green Bay* L, 1-710/12 at IUPUI L, 4-510/13 at Wright State* L, 0-410/16 at Howard L, 1-510/23 Robert Morris L, 1-2 10/27 at Loyola* L, 0-310/28 at Valparaiso L, 0-211/3 at Detroit* L, 0-711/8 vs. Butler^ L, 0-2

2002 Record: 1-19 Coach: Liz BartleyDate Opponent Score9/1 at Radford L, 1-2 (OT)9/4 at Delaware State W, 14-09/7 at Louisville L, 1-49/13 IUPUI L, 1-2 (OT)9/15 at Robert Morris L, 0-89/20 Milwaukee* L, 0-29/22 at Duquesne L, 0-59/27 at Oakland L, 0-89/29 at Wright State* L, 1-7

Kate McHugh (above) lettered for the Pen-guins between 1999-2002.



ALL-TIME SCORESALL-TIME SCORES10/4 at Arizona L, 0-710/6 vs. Idaho State L, 0-410/9 Howard L, 0-410/13 Green Bay* L, 0-110/18 Akron L, 0-610/20 Toledo L, 0-610/25 Detroit* L, 0-510/27 Niagara L, 1-511/1 at Loyola* L, 0-611/3 at Butler* L, 0-311/8 vs. Butler^ L, 0-7

2003 Record: 2-17Coach: Liz BartleyDate Opponent Score8/29 at Niagara L, 0-58/31 Robert Morris L, 1-29/3 Duquesne L, 0-39/5 Delaware State W, 17-09/12 Louisville L, 1-59/14 at Colgate L, 0-69/17 at Western Carolina L, 0-29/21 at Ohio State L, 0-79/28 at Detroit* L, 0-310/1 at Howard L, 2-310/4 Butler* L, 0-410/8 at American L, 0-410/17 at Toledo L, 0-710/19 Wright State* L, 1-310/24 at Green Bay* L, 1-710/26 at Milwaukee* L, 0-110/30 Loyola* W, 1-011/2 at Akron L, 0-811/6 Green Bay^ L, 1-3

2004 Record: 1-16-1Coach: Anthony JamesDate Opponent Score8/27 at Robert Morris T, 0-08/29 at Kent State L, 0-39/3 Detroit* L, 2-39/10 vs. UNC-Wilmington L, 0-89/12 at NC State L, 0-59/17 vs. Creighton L, 1-89/19 at Iowa State L, 0-19/24 Niagara L, 1-29/26 at Loyola* L, 0-69/28 at Wright State* L, 0-510/1 Milwaukee* L, 1-610/3 Green Bay* L, 0-210/8 at Butler* L, 0-210/10 at IPFW L, 1-210/15 at Western Michigan L, 1-410/17 at Cleveland State* W, 3-110/22 Villanova L, 0-311/4 vs. Detroit^ L, 2-1 (OT)

2005 Record: 1-18-1Coach: Anthony JamesDate Opponent Score8/26 at Northern Michigan L, 0-28/28 Robert Morris L, 1-39/2 at IUPUI L, 1-49/4 Ball State L, 0-19/9 Manhattan L, 0-19/11 VMI L, 0-29/16 Kent State L, 0-39/18 IPFW L ,0-19/23 Saint Francis (Pa.) L, 0-19/25 Wright State* L, 0-19/30 at Niagara L ,0-410/2 at Canisius L ,0-210/6 Loyola* L ,0-110/8 Butler* W, 2-010/14 at Milwaukee* L, 0-710/16 at Valparaiso L, 1-310/23 at Green Bay* L, 0-310/28 at Detroit* L, 0-210/30 at Cleveland State* T, 0-0 (OT)11/3 vs. Detroit^ L, 0-4

2006 Record: 3-14Coach: Anthony JamesDate Opponent Score8/25 at Robert Morris L, 1-38/27 Northern Michigan L, 0-19/1 Canisius W,1-09/3 at Saint Francis (Pa.) L, 0-29/8 at Bowling Green L, 0-19/10 at Kent State L, 0-19/15 vs. Francis Marion L, 0-29/17 at The Citadel W, 3-29/29 Valparaiso L ,0-310/1 Green Bay* L, 0-110/6 Milwaukee* L, 0-1(OT)10/13 Detroit* L ,0-310/15 at Loyola* L ,1-410/20 at Butler* L ,0-210/22 at Wright State* L, 0-210/25 at Cleveland State* W, 3-110/29 at Loyola^ L, 0-3

2007 Record: 1-18-1Coach: Anthony JamesDate Opponent ScoreAug. 31 at Pittsburgh L, 0-2Sept. 7 at Jacksonville State L, 0-1Sept. 9 vs. East Tennessee State L, 2-3Sept. 12 Robert Morris L, 0-1Sept. 14 Albany L, 1-2Sept. 16 Howard W, 5-1Sept. 19 at Kent State L, 0-2Sept. 21 IUPUI L, 2-3(OT)Sept. 23 Bowling Green L, 0-3Sept. 28 Saint Francis (Pa.) T, 0-0 (2OT)

Sept. 30 at Canisius L, 0-3Oct. 5 at Green Bay* L, 2-4Oct. 7 at Milwaukee* L, 1-2Oct. 12 Cleveland State* L, 0-2Oct. 14 Wright State* L, 0-3Oct. 19 Valparaiso* L, 0-1Oct. 21 Loyola L, 0-3Oct. 26 Butler* L, 1-2Oct. 28 at Detroit* L, 0-4Oct. 30 at Cleveland State^ L, 1-2 (OT)

2008 Record: 4-14-2Coach: Anthony JamesDate Opponent ScoreAug. 24 Kent State L, 0-1Aug. 28 at Robert Morris L, 0-2Sept. 5 at Albany L, 1-2Sept. 7 at Siena L, 1-2Sept. 11 at Duquesne L, 1-2 (OT)Sept. 14 Akron L, 2-3Sept. 19 at Saint Francis (Pa.) W, 1-0Sept. 21 at Howard W, 4-0Sept. 26 Detroit L, 1-2Sept. 28 Butler L, 0-3Oct. 3 at Valparaiso L, 1-2Oct. 5 at IPFW W, 1-0Oct. 10 Green Bay* T, 0-0 (2OT) Oct. 12 Milwaukee* L, 0-3Oct. 17 Wheeling Jesuit W, 8-0Oct. 19 at Wright State* L, 0-2Oct. 24 at Cleveland State* L, 1-2 (OT)Oct. 26 at Loyola* L, 1-6Oct. 29 at Valparaiso^ T, 0-0 (W, SO)Nov. 3 at Loyola^ L, 0-5

* - Horizon League Game ^ - Horizon League Tournament Game # - Mid-Continent Game(W, SO) - Win in a shootout

Alex Lee (above) led the Penguins with fi ve assists in 2008.



AIR FORCE (0-1)8/29/2000 N L, 0-14

ALBANY (0-2)9/14/2007 H L, 1-29/5/2008 A L, 1-2

AKRON (0-4)8/31/2001 A L, 1-3 10/18/2002 H L, 0-611/2/2003 A L, 0-89/14/2008 H L, 2-3

AMERICAN (0-1)10/8/2003 A L, 0-4

ARIZONA (0-1)10/4/2002 A L, 0-7

BALL STATE (1-2)9/1/1999 A W, 1-09/10/2000 A L, 1-119/4/2005 H L, 0-1

BINGHAMTON (0-1)10/29/2000 A L, 0-6

BOWLING GREEN (0-4)11/2/1997 A L, 2-710/3/2001 A L, 1-109/8/2006 A L, 0-19/23/2007 H L, 0-3

BUFFALO (0-1)9/7/1996 A L, 0-6

BUTLER (1-9)9/28/2001 A L, 1-311/8/2001 N L, 0-211/3/2002 A L, 0-311/8/2002 N L, 0-711/4/2003 H L, 0-410/10/2004 A L, 0-210/8/2005 H W, 2-010/20/2006 A L, 0-210/26/2007 H L, 1-29/28/2008 A L, 0-3

CANISIUS (3-5)9/8/1996 A L, 0-610/18/1997 A W, 6-110/24/1998 A L, 1-29/15/2000 A L, 0-49/1/2001 N W, 3-110/2/2005 A L, 0-19/1/2006 H W, 1-09/30/2007 A L, 0-3

CENTRAL MICHIGAN (0-1)9/12/1998 A L, 0-3

THE CITADEL (1-0)9/17/2006 A W, 3-2

CLEVELAND STATE (2-3-1)10/17/2004 A W, 3-110/30/2005 H T, 0-010/25/2006 A W, 3-1

10/12/2007 H L, 0-210/31/2007 N L, 1-2 (OT) 10/24/2008 A L, 1-2 (OT)

COLGATE (0-1)9/14/2003 A L, 0-6

CREIGHTON (0-1)9/17/2004 N L, 1-8

DELAWARE STATE (2-0)9/4/2002 A W, 14-09/5/2003 H W, 17-0

DETROIT (0-11)9/28/2000 A L, 1-511/3/2001 A L, 0-710/25/2002 H L, 0-59/28/2003 A L, 0-39/3/2004 H L, 2-311/4/2004 N L, 1-210/28/2005 A L, 0-211/03/2005 N L, 0-410/13/2006 H L, 0-310/28/2007 A L,0-49/26/2008 H L, 1-2

DRURY (0-1)10/17/1999 A L, 1-2 (OT)

DUQUESNE (0-6)9/25/1996 A L, 0-410/1/1997 A L, 0-59/25/1998 A L, 0-29/22/2002 A L, 0-59/3/2003 H L, 0-39/11/2008 A L, 1-2 (OT)

EAST TENNESSEE STATE (0-1)9/9/2007 N L, 2-3

EASTERN MICHIGAN (0-4)10/9/1996 A L, 0-310/4/1997 A L, 1-2 (OT)10/14/1998 A L, 0-39/12/2000 A L, 0-3

FRANCIS MARION (0-1)9/15/2006 N L, 0-1

GREEN BAY (1-8-1)10/4/1998 H W, 2-110/9/2001 A L, 1-710/13/2002 H L, 0-110/24/2003 A L, 1-711/6/2003 N L, 1-310/3/2004 H L, 0-210/23/2005 A L, 0-310/1/2006 H L, 0-110/5/2007 A L, 2-410/10/2008 H T, 0-0

HIRAM (1-0)10/9/1997 A W, 8-0

HOWARD (5-4)8/31/1996 A W, 3-010/11/1998 A W, 3-2

10/12/1999 H W, 3-19/23/2001 H L, 2-410/16/2001 A L, 1-510/9/2002 H L, 0-410/1/2003 A L, 2-39/16/2007 H W, 5-19/21/2008 A W, 4-0

IDAHO STATE (0-2)9/7/2001 A L, 0-510/6/2002 A L, 0-4

IOWA STATE (0-1)9/19/2004 A L, 0-1

IPFW (1-2)10/10/2004 A L, 1-29/18/2005 H L, 0-110/5/2008 A W, 1-0

IUPUI (0-6)9/25/1999 A L, 1-310/8/2000 H L. 1-610/12/2001 A L ,4-59/13/2002 A L, 1-2 (OT)9/2/2005 A L, 1-49/21/2007 H L, 2-3 (OT)

JACKSONVILLE STATE (0-1)9/7/2007 A L, 0-1

KENT STATE (1-7)9/10/1997 A W, 3-19/30/1998 H L, 0-19/7/1999 A L, 0-68/29/2004 A L ,0-39/16/2005 H L, 0-39/10/2006 A L, 0-19/19/2007 H L, 0-28/24/2008 H L, 0-1

LIBERTY (0-2)9/5/1998 A L, 2-49/9/2000 A L, 0-15

LOUISVILLE (0-2)9/7/2002 A L, 1-49/12/2003 H L, 1-5

LOYOLA (1-8)10/27/2001 A L, 0-111/1/2002 A L, 0-610/30/2003 H W, 1-09/26/2004 A L ,0-610/6/2005 H L, 0-110/15/2006 A L, 1-410/29/2006 N L, 0-310/21/2007 H L, 0-3 10/26/2008 A L, 1-611/3/2008 N L, 0-5

MALONE (1-0)9/9/1998 H W, 1-0

MANHATTAN (0-2)9/11/1999 H T. 0-09/9/2005 H L, 0-1

ALL-SERIES RECORDSALL-SERIES RECORDS



MARSHALL (0-1-1)9/11/1999 H T, 0-08/25/2000 A L, 0-8

MIAMI (Ohio) (0-2) 9/19/1997 H L, 0-29/19/2000 A L, 2-8

MILWAUKEE (0-8)10/7/2001 A L, 0-59/20/2002 H L, 0-210/26/2003 A L, 0-110/01/2004 H L, 1-610/14/2005 A L, 0-710/06/2006 H L, 0-110/07/2007 A L, 1-210/12/2008 H L, 0-3

MOREHEAD STATE (1-0)9/4/1999 A W, 4-1

MOUNT ST. MARY’S (0-1)9/29/1996 A L, 2-4

MUSKINGUM (1-0)9/3/1997 H W, 6-1

NIAGARA (0-7)9/29/1999 A L, 0-39/17/2000 H L, 1-59/26/2001 A L, 1-910/27/2002 H L, 1-58/29/2003 A L, 0-59/24/2004 H L ,1-29/30/2005 A L, 0-4

NC STATE (0-1)9/12/2004 A L, 0-5

NORTHERN MICHIGAN (0-2)8/26/2005 A L, 0-28/27/2006 H L, 0-1

OAKLAND (0-5)10/21/1998 H L, 0-410/23/1999 H L, 0-110/27/2000 A L, 2-129/19/2001 H L, 0-19/27/2002 A L, 0-8

OHIO (0-2)9/6/1997 A L, 0-29/13/1998 A L, 0-6

OHIO STATE (0-1)9/21/2003 A L, 0-7

ORAL ROBERTS (0-2)10/15/1999 A L, 0-210/21/2000 H L, 0-11PITTSBURGH (1-1)9/15/1996 H W, 1-08/31/2007 A L, 0-2

RADFORD (0-1)9/1/2002 A L, 1-2 (OT)

ROBERT MORRIS (2-10-1)10/24/1996 A L, 0-311/15/1997 H W, 3-210/25/1998 A L, 1-510/27/1999 H W, 1-010/25/2000 A L, 0-410/23/2001 H L, 0-29/15/2002 A L, 0-88/31/2003 H L, 1-28/27/2004 A T, 0-08/28/2005 H L, 1-38/25/2006 A L, 1-39/12/2007 H L, 0-18/28/2008 A L, 0-2 ST BONAVENTURE (0-2)10/14/1996 H L, 1-68/30/1997 N L, 1-6

SAINT FRANCIS (PA) (2-6-1)10/30/1996 A L, 1-310/14/1997 H L, 1-210/2/1998 A W, 1-09/15/1999 H L, 2-3 (OT)10/18/2000 A L, 2-139/23/2005 H L, 0-19/3/2006 A L, 0-29/28/2007 H T, 0-0 (OT)9/19/2008 A W, 1-0

SIENA (0-1)9/0/2008 A L, 1-2

SLIPPERY ROCK (1-1)11/1/1996 H W, 3-110/28/1997 A L, 4-5

SE MISSOURI STATE (0-1)9/3/2000 N L, 0-9

SOUTHERN UTAH (0-1)9/30/2001 H L, 0-3

TIFFIN (0-1)9/18/1996 H L, 1-3

TOLEDO (0-5)10/16/1996 A L, 0-49/17/1997 H L, 0-39/1/1998 A L, 1-310/20/2002 H L, 0-610/17/2003 A L, 0-7

TOWSON (0-1)9/28/1996 A L, 0-6

UNC-WILMINGTON (0-1)9/10/2004 N L, 0-8

UTAH STATE (0-1)9/23/2000 N L, 2-7

UTEP (0-2)9/24/2000 A L, 0-12

VALPARAISO (0-7-1)10/30/1999 A L, 0-210/1/2000 H L, 2-6

10/28/2001 A L, 0-210/16/2005 A L, 1-39/29/2006 H L,0-310/19/2007 H L, 0-110/3/2008 A L, 1-210/29/2008 N T, 0-0 (SO)

VILLANOVA (0-1)10/22/2004 H L, 0-3

VCU (0-4)10/31/1997 H L, 0-110/9/1998 A L, 0-29/10/2000 A L, 1-179/21/2001 H L, 0-4

VMI (0-1)9/11/2005 H L, 0-2

WEBER STATE (0-1)9/9/2001 N L, 1-9

WEST VIRGINIA (0-2)10/1/1996 A L, 0-510/7/1997 A L, 0-4

WESTERN CAROLINA (0-1)9/17/2003 A L, 0-2

WESTERN ILLINOIS (3-1)9/21/1997 H W, 5-19/18/1998 A W, 1-010/10/1999 H W, 2-110/13/2000 A L, 0-8

WESTERN MICHIGAN (0-1)10/15/2004 A L, 1-4

WESTMINSTER (1-0)9/1/1999 H W, 4-3 (OT)

WHEELING JESUIT (1-3)9/21/1996 H L, 0-110/16/1997 A L, 0-310/31/1998 A L, 0-210/17/2008 H W, 8-0

WRIGHT STATE (0-11)10/1/1996 A L, 0-98/29/1997 H L, 0-110/3/1999 A L, 0-210/13/2001 A L, 0-49/29/2002 A L, 1-710/19/2003 H L, 1-39/28/2004 A L, 0-59/25/2005 H L, 0-110/22/2006 A L, 0-210/14/2007 H L, 0-310/19/2008 A L, 0-2

ALL-SERIES RECORDSALL-SERIES RECORDS



ButlerCleveland State

DetroitGreen Bay

Loyola MilwaukeeValparaiso

Wright StateYoungstown State

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Indianapolis, IN 46225Phone (317) 237-5622Fax (317) 237-5620

Horizon League Members

ern Collegiate Conference in 1985 and added women’s sports for the 1986-87 academic year. Charter members of the conference included current members Butler and Loyola as well as the University of Evansville, Oklahoma City Uni-versity, Oral Roberts University and Xavier Uni-versity. Among other current members, Detroit joined in 1980, and Cleveland State, UIC, Green Bay, Milwaukee and Wright State came aboard in 1994 (along with Northern Illinois University) in the largest non-merger conference expansion in history. Youngstown State joining in 2001 and Valparaiso in 2007. On June 4, 2001, the Horizon League un-veiled its current name and ushered in a new dynamic direction that has brought the League closer to its stated goal of being one of the nation’s top ten collegiate athletic conferences with a focus on enhancing the student-athletes’ experience by upgrading the League’s market and competitive positions.

ATHLETIC SUCCESS In the past few years, the Horizon League has enjoyed unprecedented success on the na-tional stage, highlighted by three Sweet Sixteen appearances (Butler 2003, 2007; Milwaukee 2005) and nine wins in the NCAA Men’s Basket-ball Championship in the past seven seasons. In other sports, League teams have won at least one game in their respective NCAA Cham-pionships each of the last seven seasons in men’s soccer (Milwaukee 2002-05, UIC 2006-08), with UIC just one win away from the College Cup in 2007. In softball, League teams won a game in the national tournament four straight years earlier in the decade (UIC 2002, 2004; Wright State 2003; Green Bay 2005) while advancing into the second round in women’s soccer three of the last fi ve seasons. Green Bay’s women’s basketball team added to that résumé with a victory in the 2007 NCAA Wom-en’s Basketball Championship. Butler’s Victoria Mitchell became the League’s fi rst NCAA indi-vidual champion when she won the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the 2005 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

ACADEMIC SUCCESS Horizon League student-athletes also excel in the classroom as more than 500 have been named to the Academic Honor Roll each of the past seven semesters for carrying a grade-point average of 3.2 or better, including more than 600 for the fall 2007 and spring 2008 semes-ters. Twenty-fi ve student-athletes were named to ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District teams in 2008-09, while eight earned Academic All-America honors.

COMMUNITY SERVICE In addition to its athletics success, the Ho-rizon League has secured a well-earned repu-tation for its community service initiatives. Each January, member institutions partner with local elementary schools for an art, music and essay contest highlighting the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with winners recognized at League games on the weekend of MLK Day. The Horizon League Student-Athlete Ad-visory Committee (SAAC) also has continued a tradition of working with youth in Indianapolis during its annual summer meeting. In addition, several League men’s basket-ball coaches coached barefoot to support Sa-maritan’s Feet, and the League’s schools and fans donate to Komen for the Cure for breast cancer awareness during its annual women’s basketball championship. On campus, student-athletes have raised money and awareness for such causes as breast cancer, diabetes and hurricane relief, while hosting blood drives, neighborhood clean-ups, Big Brother/Big Sister programs and more.

SPORTSMANSHIP One of the Horizon League’s points of em-phasis is fostering collegial environments for competition among student-athletes, coaches, administrators and fans in a pro-active ap-proach. Among the vehicles is the Ethical Con-duct Pledge, which is signed each season by student-athletes, coaches, offi cials, and campus and League administrators. Its purpose is to make all the involved groups aware of the Ho-rizon League expectations of behavior during conference events.

HORIZON LEAGUEHORIZON LEAGUE Entering its 31st season of operation in the 2009-10 academic year, the Horizon League continues to aspire toward its goal of being one of the nation’s leading athletics conferences while being recognized as a leader in the de-velopment of student-athletes as leaders and role models. The Horizon League membership features ten public and private institutions that have im-pressive academic reputations and a storied tradition of broad-based athletic programs. Current membership includes Butler University, Cleveland State University, the University of De-troit Mercy, the University of Illinois at Chicago, Loyola University Chicago, Valparaiso Univer-sity, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Wright State University and Youngstown State Univer-sity. The Horizon League’s primary focus is on adding value to the educational experience through its four platforms: athletic performance, academic achievement, community outreach, and personal responsibility and accountabil-ity. It is the League’s belief that athletics is a powerful and visible resource tool that can be used to enhance student-athletes’ collegiate experience. The Horizon League’s goals are to enhance the holistic university experience for the student-athlete, to create an affi liation of institutions with similar athletic goals, and to adhere to the principals of integrity, diversity, excellence and growth. The Horizon League sponsors competition in 19 sports – nine for men (baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, indoor track and fi eld, outdoor track and fi eld and tennis) and ten for women (basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming and div-ing, indoor track and fi eld, outdoor track and fi eld, tennis and volleyball). The League receives automatic bids to NCAA championships in baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s golf, men’s and women’s soc-cer, softball, men’s and women’s tennis, women’s volleyball and for the fi rst time in League his-tory, women’s golf. The Horizon League is headquartered in Indianapolis, the “Amateur Sports Capital of the World,” with offi ces in the Pan American Plaza (201 S. Capitol Avenue), located a block from Lucas Oil Stadium and just minutes from Conseco Fieldhouse, the State Capitol Building, Victory Field (home of the Indianapolis Indians) and the NCAA national offi ce.

A PROUD HISTORY Founded on June 16, 1979, as the Midwest-ern City Conference with six charter members, the League changed its name to the Midwest-

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Youngstown State University is a teaching-centered university where the focus is on students and their professional development. Specializing in undergraduate education, there are more than 100 undergraduate majors, 35 master’s programs and doctoral programs in educational leadership and physical therapy. YSU is also a member of the Northeast Ohio Universities College of Medicine (NEOUCOM), which off ers an accelerated six-year B.S./M.D. The university was recently re-accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, and individual programs are accredited by national and international accrediting bodies, including AACSB (business); ABET (engineering); and NCATE (education).With accessible faculty members, 83 percent of whom hold the highest degree attainable in their fi eld, YSU off ers a small-university feel to go along with opportunities typically available only at larger institutions. The average class size is 22 in lecture classes and 10 in labs. The student to faculty ratio is 19:1.

Seven Academic CollegesSchool of Graduate Studies & ResearchBeeghly College of EducationWilliamson College of Business AdministrationCollege of Liberal Arts and Social SciencesBitonte College of Health & Human ServicesCollege of Fine & Performing ArtsCollege of Science, Technology, Engineering, and MathematicsFor a complete list of majors, visit www.ysu.edu/majors

The recent academic success of YSU’s student-athletes is unprecedented. During the 2008-09 academic year, 88 student-athletes earned a perfect 4.0 grade-point average. More than fi fty percent of YSU’s student-athletes achieved at least a 3.0 GPA. Eleven of the 16 sponsored teams achieved a GPA of 3.0 or higher in either the spring or fall semesters. Most notably, 424 student-athletes have earned their degree since the Spring 2001 semester.

Eleven YSU Student-Athletes have earned Academic All-America accolades, including seven since 2001. A Penguin has been named

Academic All-District 46 times, and there have been 252 academic all-league honorees.

Jermaine Hopkins Academics CenterThe Jermaine Hopkins Academics Center is a state-of-the-art

learning area located in Stambaugh Stadium in Room 1099 on the fi rst fl oor. The Academics Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday though Friday.

The Center has been completely refurbished and is one of the best learning facilities in the Horizon League and Missouri Valley Football Conference.

The center features 19 private study cubicles, four study tables and 20 computer terminals. Student-athletes have access to the Internet as well as several other resources and multiple software packages on all systems within the lab.

With the help of the Jermaine Hopkins Academics Center, 90 percent or more of YSU’s student-athletes who exhausted their eligibility have graduated with

a four-year degree every year since 2002.

University Support Areas• The Center for Student Progress features special mentoring and support for fi rst-year students, multicultural students and students with disabilities.• The Reading and Study Skills Center provides helpin reading, studying, test-taking and time management.• The Writing Center and Mathematics Center off ers tutorial assistance.• The Language Learning and Resource Center supportsforeign-language learning.• Career and Counseling Services assists students and alumni in exploring career and future employment possibilities and developing plans to achieve academic and career goals.

Athletic Academic Advising Coordinator Marilyn O’Bruba

oversees a talented and dedicated fi ve-person staff .

Former Penguin diver and Female Athlete Former Penguin diver and Female Athlete of the Year Kalyn Leveto accepting her degree of the Year Kalyn Leveto accepting her degree at graduation.at graduation.

YSU has strength and YSU has strength and conditioning as well as Athletic conditioning as well as Athletic Training facilities in both Training facilities in both Stambaugh Stadium and the Stambaugh Stadium and the Beeghly Center.Beeghly Center.

Strength and ConditioningThe Penguin Advantage Program is

designed to promote student-athlete development in physical fi tness and athletic ability. This comprehensive program incorporates some of the latest and basic methods to train the university’s full complement of athletic teams.

The emphasis of the Advantage Program is on total physical development to improve performance and reduce the likelihood of injury. A variety of weight-training styles consistently challenges athletes to perform better as well as understand how the body adapts to training. Combined with nutritional education and consultation, the Advantage Program strives to prepare YSU athletes for success in and out of the sports arena.

The Stambaugh Stadium Weight Room, which continues to be one of the best facilities in the FCS and Horizon League, features 28,000 pounds of free weights, 8,000 pounds of dumbbells, 14,000 pounds of machine weights and a number of cardiovascular machines.

Strength and conditioning coach John Patrick is entering his second year overseeing the program. A Youngstown native, he is a member of the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Association and is certifi ed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the International Sports Science Association and the United States Weightlifting Association. He is assisted by Liz Vlad along with undergraduate and graduate assistants.

In addition, Dr. Mohammed Shayesteh, a licensed sports nutritionist, provides advice and counseling to athletes in conjunction with their training programs.

Sports MedicineYSU student-athletes have two recently

upgraded sports medicine centers at their disposal to treat and prevent injuries.

The Willard Webster Sports Medicine Center inside of Stambaugh Stadium is the main hub and serves the majority of YSU’s athletic teams. There is also a training and rehabilitation room in Beeghly Center that caters to the needs of the volleyball, swimming and diving and men’s and women’s basketball squads. The centers is well equipped to handle any needs with the latest available and innovative equipment for the care and prevention of injuries.

John Doneyko was promoted to Head Athletic Trainer in 2008 after serving in the department for 22 years. A licensed athletic trainer in Ohio and a nationally-certifi ed Athletic Trainer, Doneyko is assisted by Erica Chung, Jenna Lesko, Jeff Wills, Todd Burkey and Kenny Layman. Also, numerous student assistants are on hand throughout the year and work closely with all teams attending games (home and away) and practices.

The Penguins staff is assisted by a host of health care professionals in the Youngstown area, providing state-of-the-art care in prevention and treatment of athletic injuries. Dr. Ray Duff ett, Dr. James Shina and Dr. Mike Miladore are on hand for all home football and basketball contests and work with all sports throughout the year.

Veteran John Doneyko has worked with student-athletes

for more than 20 years.

John Patrick returned to YSU in Spring 2008 to run the

strength program.

The Beeghly Center weight room opened in 2008.

Few areas play a role as essential to the continued success of Youngstown State athletics as the athletic training staff .

Stambaugh StadiumIs the home venue for Youngstown State’s soccer program and four-

time NCAA Football Championship Subdivision football team, is one of the top facilities in the entire Northeast. Nicknamed the “Ice Castle,” the stadium celebrated its 25th anniversary during the 2007 season. The tallest building in the city, Stambaugh Stadium has been defended well by the Penguins. The football team has won nearly 75 percent of its games at Stambaugh, including 14 straight playoff contests. The stadium seats 20,630 Penguins fans, and nine of the 10 all-time largest Missouri Valley Football Conference crowds have been at Stambaugh. Renovations since in recent years include a new concourse-level elevator, a new scoreboard and Mitsubishi DiamondVision videoboard and a state-of-the-art SprinTurf playing surface. Improvements have also been made to the football and administrative offi ces, locker rooms, athletic training room, weight room and seating areas.

Beeghly CenterServes as the home for the Youngstown State University men's

and women's basketball, volleyball and swimming and diving teams. Opened in the 1972-73 school year, the arena has seen a major facelift totaling more than $4 million this decade. The last two years have been especially busy as new basketball hoops were acquired, locker rooms were refurbished, a new basketball fl oor and weight room were installed. Since 2000, signifi cant improvements have been made to lobbies, hallways, locker rooms, the sound system, scoreboards and press row seating. The Beeghly Natatorium, which is in the north end of the building, has received $300,000 in improvements since 2005. Beeghly Center has also served as a venue for presidential campaign rallies, World Wide Wrestling (WWE) events, the Harlem Globetrotters and concerts.

Watson and Tressel Training Site (WATTS)Is set to break ground within the coming year, will provide a

competitive advantage to YSU’s student-athletes, particularly those participating in baseball, football, soccer, softball and track programs. The indoor facility will also serve as a university and community resource, providing a large, climate–protected venue for events and a training facility for local youth organizations and high schools.

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Samantha Formeck led the Youngstown Samantha Formeck led the Youngstown State women’s golf team to the 2009 Horizon State women’s golf team to the 2009 Horizon League Championship and was named the League Championship and was named the Golfer and Newcomer of the Year.Golfer and Newcomer of the Year.

““ The experience at Youngstown State The experience at Youngstown State was great for me. I would recommend was great for me. I would recommend

Youngstown State to any player with pro as-Youngstown State to any player with pro as-pirations, but more importantly, to get pirations, but more importantly, to get your your education.education.”” Ron Jaworski - ESPN AnalystRon Jaworski - ESPN Analyst

Former YSU Student-AthleteFormer YSU Student-Athlete

2008-09 Athletic Highlights• The women’s outdoor track and fi eld team and the women’s golf

team each won the 2009 Horizon League Championship.• Football player Brad Samsa was named AFCA All-American.• Women’s golfer Samantha Formeck won both the Newcomer- and

Player-of-the-Year Awards after earning medalist honors at the 2009 Horizon League Women’s Golf Championship.

• Five student-athletes were CoSIDA Academic All-District selections.

• Eighteen student-athletes were named academic all-league during the fall and winter seasons.

• Quarterback Brandon Summers was named the Missouri Valley Football Conference Newcomer of the Year.

• YSU coaches were recognized as Coach of the Year twice.• Kiplangat Tisia fi nished the season as the top-ranked freshman in

the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the 2009 NCAA Mideast Regional.

Competing Against the Nation’s Elite• The Youngstown State football team played at Ohio State in 2008

and 2007. It opens the 2009 season at Pittsburgh, playing the Panthers at Heinz Field for the second time in fi ve years. YSU has also played at Penn State (2006) and returns to Beaver Stadium in 2010.

• In the last three years the men’s basketball team has played at Maryland, Charlotte, UCLA, Notre Dame, Michigan State, Michigan and Ohio State while the women’s squad has played at Cincinnati, Ohio State and Pittsburgh.

• Since 2005, the baseball team has scheduled games at Georgia, Texas, Missouri, Oklahoma State, Georgia Tech, Alabama, Cincinnati, Penn State and West Virginia.

• The softball team has played against Michigan State, Penn State, George Mason, Purdue, Michigan and Kentucky since 2006.

• The track and fi eld teams have routinely competed at the Penn Relays and Sea Ray Relays, and in 2008-09 they traveled to New York City, Virginia Tech, Florida, Louisville and Arkansas.

Playing and Working Professionally• A large number of Penguins have gone on to play professionally in

the United States or overseas in recent years.• Notable past YSU student-athletes who have played professionally

are Ron Jaworski (current ESPN Analyst), Jeff Wilkins (NFL Pro Bowl kicker), Paul McFadden (NFL Rookie of the Year), Dave Dravecky (MLB all-star and World Series participant) and Brad Hennessey (current San Francisco Giants pitcher)

• Football players are frequently invited to tryouts for NFL teams. Running back Marcus Mason made the Washington Redskins’ roster in 2006, and wide receiver Kyle Smith was in camp with the Minnesota Vikings in 2005. Other recent football players have played overseas or gone on to play in the Arena Football League.

• Quin Humphrey played professional basketball in Europe and the NBDL after a successful playing career that ended in 2006.

• YSU student-athletes have also gone on to work in athletic administration and in the front offi ce of professional sports teams.

• Outside of athletics, YSU student-athletes have been admitted to top-level medical and graduate schools, become police offi cers, engineers, teachers, coaches, fi nancial planners, broadcasters, university developers, hotel executives and much more.

In 2009, the Youngstown State women’s outdoor track and fi eld team won its fi fth Horizon League title in the last six seasons.

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Your Success is Our StoryYou have a story. Everyone does. It’s about where you come from,

what you think about, what you value. It’s about your friends, your family, your language, your music, your school. It’s about your particular skills and interests, what you’ve learned so far in life, how you relate to the world and other people. Right now, you’re about to start a whole new chapter in your story. In the book called My Life—by you, of course—the theme of this chapter is “Where do I want to go, and who do I want to become?”

You have options you want to explore, places you want to see, things you want to do, ideas you want to propose, a career you want to pursue. That’s one reason you’re planning to go to college—to get going on that next chapter of your life, to become who you want to be.

Colleges and universities have stories, too. How they started, what traditions they maintain, the way they look, the students they serve, the things they off er academically and socially, the role they play in their communities, and the role they play in the generation of new knowledge.

Youngstown State University’s story is all those things. YSU is about outstanding academic quality, diversity of people and programs, and broad access to opportunity. But it is, overall, a culmination of the stories of all the students who in the past 100 years graduated and went on to make a diff erence. Our students - while they are here and after they graduate - are what YSU is all about.

Campus Overview• Opened in 1908, YSU celebrated its centennial during the 2007-

08 academic year. As part of the celebration, the university launched a $44 million campaign for campus improvements. In addition to endowments for students and colleges, the centennial plan calls for a new $34.3 million business building, improved engineering and science labs and an indoor athletics practice facility.

• With enrollment at its highest in the last 13 years, the student population is 13,497, more than 12,000 of which are undergraduate students. Based on demographics, 44 percent are male, 56 percent are female; 17 percent are minority students and 1 percent are international students. 218 current YSU students were high school valedictorians, and there are more than 85,000 alumni.

• YSU’s 145-acre urban campus is one of the nation’s most attractive and among Ohio’s safest.

• The new $30-million Williamson College of Business Administration building broke ground in the spring of 2009.

Library Resources• Six-story Maag Library on campus features 700,000 bound volumes,

300,000 government documents and 800,000 microforms.• A member of OhioLink research consortium, which provides access

to over 39 million items.• The Youngstown Public Library is located across the street from the

South end of campus.

Campus Housing• Four university residence halls house 1,000 students in comfortable,

spacious rooms.• The $22 million University Courtyard Apartments, operated by the

Ambling Corporation exclusively for YSU students, is one of the fi nest facilities of its kind in Ohio. Opened in 2003, Courtyard Apartments off er singles, doubles, and quads for 408 students.

• Buechner Hall, a privately-run residence, accommodates 72 women on campus and includes a meal plan, weekly room-cleaning services and a stately European ambience.

• All university-operated residence halls, as well as University Courtyard Apartments, have in-room high-speed Internet connections, cable and telephone terminals.

The University Courtyard Apartments on the West end of campus houses many student-athletes.

Campus Recreation and Student Programming is the central hub for student life on campus. There are more than 40 intramural sports programs, fi tness classes and workshops that are taught by certifi ed student staff . The department organizes the Penguin Pre-Party every other Thursday, which features live entertainment on campus. The department also oversees Greek life and more than 120 student organizations ranging from the American Marketing Association to Fellowship of Christian Athletes to the Ski and Snowboarding Club.

The 70,000 square foot Andrews Recreation and Wellness Center opened in 2005 and features the latest in recreation, fi tness and wellness space. In the “rec” are more than 70 pieces of cardio equipment, 24 weight-training pieces and a combination of 40 plate-loaded and free-weight stations. There are four multi-purpose courts to play basketball, volleyball, badminton and many other activities; an aerobics studio; a meditation center and a fi ve-story climbing wall. There is also a wellness resource center that off ers comprehensive programming in areas of fi tness, nutrition, mental and spiritual health and personal safety.

Penguin Productions, a group of motivated students and advisers from campus, has helped bring popular musical artists such as Ludacris, Korn, Sugarland, Puddle of Mudd and Saliva to the area.

The Kilcawley Student Center features amenities for student entertainment and academic wellness. The KC Food Court, Arby’s, candy counter, Peaberry’s Cafe and lounge areas are ideal places to mingle with friends. Kilcawley also has full copy and graphic centers, wireless hotspots, computer labs and ample meeting space. The YSU Bookstore and Andrews Recreation and Wellness Center are connected.

The College of Fine & Performing Arts Series features talented YSU students in events ranging from art shows to plays to dance ensembles. The Dana School of Music is nationally renowned, and its students are showcased in weekly concerts at the Butler Institute of American Art and major performances both on and just off campus. The YSU Symphonic Wind Ensemble performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City in 2005.

The Andrews Recreation and Wellness Center is a popular spot for students.

The Youngstown State student section at Stambaugh Stadium is a popular spot during Penguins’ football games.

Off -campus venues within walking distance also provide students with a wide variety of entertainment choices. The DeYor Performing Arts Center houses the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra and popular performances such as Beauty and the Beast, Rent and High School Musical. Jerry Seinfeld and other comedians have performed at Stambaugh Auditorium. The Covelli Centre has been the venue for events ranging from boxing to 3 Doors Down and Carrie Underwood concerts to Disney on Ice to USHL hockey and arena football.

When David C. Sweet became Youngstown State University’s sixth president in July 2000, he mapped out a course that included three priorities: enrollment, partnerships, and diversity. Now in his tenth year, the University has made great strides in all three areas. Enrollment has jumped more than 16 percent since fall 2000 and is now at its highest level in 14 years. Over the last nine years, the number of minority students has increased more than 60 percent. And the

University has initiated partnerships with the city of Youngstown, the Youngstown city school district, business, government, and non-profi t organizations throughout the region. The University has also expanded academic programs at the associate, baccalaureate and graduate levels, including a new doctor of physical therapy degree. YSU reorganized its academic structure to better address the growing importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics at the state and national levels. As a result, two new colleges were created: the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. In partnership with the Youngstown city schools, the University opened Youngstown Early College, a high school on the YSU campus aimed at helping city school students earn college credit and a high school degree at the same time. YSU has worked in collaboration with the city of Youngstown to complete a nationally-recognized urban development plan, Youngstown 2010, in conjunction with the Centennial Campus Master Plan. In addition, the University has been a leader in the development of Wick Neighbors, a non-profi t community organization that is spearheading a major redevelopment project on the 70 acres of land that comprises the Smoky Hollow neighborhood. Since 2000, the University has opened the $22 million University Courtyard Apartments and the $12.1 million Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center. The campus has recently completed the YSU Centennial Capital Campaign that has raised more than $50 million, exceeding the original goal by 14 percent. It is the largest fund-raising eff ort in YSU’s history. A centerpiece of the campaign is the construction of the new $34.3 million building for the Williamson College of Business Administration, which is now underway. In partnership with federal, state and local agencies, major improvements have been made to corridors leading to the campus. Prior to coming to YSU, Dr. Sweet was dean and professor of the Levin College of Urban Aff airs at Cleveland State from 1978 to 2000. His leadership resulted in national recognition for the college’s graduate studies and its city’s management/urban policy program. Prior to joining Cleveland State, Dr. Sweet held a number of state cabinet posts, including the director of the State Department of Development. He also served as commissioner of the Ohio Public Utilities Commission and head of the state’s fi rst energy agency. Prior to state service, he was director of regional economic research at the Battelle Institute in Columbus.

University President Dr. David C. Sweet and his wife, Pat, are avid fans of Penguins athletics.

He previously served as the chairman of the Northeast-Midwest Institute, a Washington, D.C. policy research institute, president of the American Economic Development Council; and has been elected a Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration. Dr. Sweet holds a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University, an M.A.from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, and a B.A. from the University of Rochester. He and his wife, Pat, live in Liberty, Ohio, and have two daughters, two sons and seven grandchildren. After a decade of success and service, Dr. Sweet will retire from the presidency on June 30, 2010, and the Board of Trustees is undertaking a search for his replacement.

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operates in substantial conformity with the operating principles adopted by the NCAA Division I membership.

More than half of the current 300-plus student-athletes have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher while nine teams have an overall GPA of at least 3.0. YSU’s Academic Progress Rate is well above the national average for public institutions, and its 93 percent graduation rate is at an all-time high.

Eleven student-athletes have captured Academic All-America accolades while a total of 46 have been named to Academic All-District teams.

YSU has won 13 Horizon League titles, and it won back-to-back Gateway Football Conference (now the Missouri Valley Football Conference) championships in 2005 and 2006. Most recently, YSU added the 2009 Horizon League Women’s Outdoor Track and Field and Women’s Golf Championships to its trophy cases.

In Strollo’s role as the Executive Director of the Penguin Club, the organization has increased athletic endowed scholarship contributions annually. Annual events keep improving every year, and the growth of the Football Alumni Club has had a positive impact on the department.

Strollo returned to his alma mater in 1996 as athletic business manager. In March 2000, he was named the school’s Associate Executive Director of Athletics. In his short time in that capacity, he helped spearhead the transition into the Horizon League.

He has strong ties to the local community and to the athletic department. He grew up in nearby Austintown and attended Fitch High School. He played football for YSU from 1988 through 1991 for Coach Jim Tressel and was named captain of the fi rst Division I-AA National Championship team in 1991. He earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Youngstown State in June, 1993.

Ron and his wife, Nicole, reside in Austintown with their two children, Ryan and Rachel. Nicole is a former YSU student-athlete who competed in track and cross country from 1989 through 1993.

Emily HaynamAssistant A.D.

Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Ron Strollo, a former Penguin student-athlete, has worked diligently to ensure that today’s student-athletes have the support system in place to succeed not only at Youngstown State, but also in their future.

Now in his ninth year as Athletics Director and 14th as a member of the department, his vision for successful broad-based programs and providing student-athletes tools to succeed on and off the playing fi elds is coming to fruition.

Strollo has concentrated his priorities on facility improvements; full compliance of NCAA regulations; fi scal management and budgetary maintenance; streamlining department organization; increasing visibility and fundraising eff orts of the Penguin Club; and enhancing the overall experience and competitiveness of student-athletes and programs.

Outside of YSU, Strollo is also very involved on the regional and national level serving on several prominent committees. He is in his fi rst of four years on the NCAA Division I Football Championship Selection Committee; is on the NCAA Division I Football Issues Committee; serves as the Central Region Chair of the NCAA Regional Advisory Committee; is on the Executive Committee of the FCS Athletic Directors Association; and serves as the Chair of the Horizon League Executive Committee.

During his tenure, Strollo has placed a priority on the construction and enhancements of athletic venues. Currently, he is leading the fi nal phases of a capital campaign to construct the Watson and Tressel Training Site, a $10 million indoor athletic practice facility which will include an indoor track and football practice fi eld.

The Beeghly Center has undergone more than $4 million in renovations. In the past year, Youngstown State acquired the 2009 Men’s Final Four basketball hoops, new strobe lighting was installed and the volleyball and men’s basketball locker rooms were refurbished. Last year, a new Dom Rosselli Court was installed and a weight room was built for the men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball and swimming and diving programs.

Within the past two years in Stambaugh Stadium, offi ce space in the athletic marketing and ticket offi ces and football suite received an enhancement, the weight room and athletic training offi ces were renovated, and upgrades were made to the baseball, soccer and softball locker rooms. Other recent upgrades include new chair-back seating (2009), a new south-stadium scoreboard (2009), a concourse-level elevator (2005), a scoreboard and a Mitsubishi DiamondVision videoboard (2004) and a state-of-the-art SprinTurf playing surface (2002).

He has also secured agreements for Eastwood Field, the home of the Cleveland Indians’ Class-A affi liate, and Cene Park to be the baseball team’s home fi elds and McCune Park to serve as the softball team’s home venue.

Thanks to the benevolence of the Andrews Trust and the priority Strollo places on academics, the academic counseling center underwent a signifi cant renovation and expansion and continues to receive technology upgrades.

In the past eight years, the department, which has been recognized as a national leader for its graduation rates, has had many successes on and off the playing fi eld.

Under his leadership, Youngstown State earned full NCAA certifi cation in 2007. This review of governance and commitment to rules, academic integrity, and equity and student-athlete well-being showed YSU athletics

Dr. Chet CooperNCAA Faculty Rep.

Elaine JacobsAssociate A.D./SWA

Rick LoveAssociate A.D.

Tom MorellaAssistant A.D.

Robb SchmidtAssistant A.D.

Penguin Nickname LegendPrior to 1933, Youngstown College had been referred to as "Y" College, YoCo, Wye Collegians and

many times, simply the "Locals."There are two accounts of how the Penguin nickname came to be, and interestingly enough they

come from the same evening on Jan. 30, 1933. But throughout the season prior to that contest, many of the members of the 1932-33 varsity men’s basketball team and their friends on campus spent idle moments in the cafeteria discussing suitable new names for our school sports combines, basketball, and fencing that year.

The names considered covered every conceivable spectrum of animals, birds, and things associated with the steel city, but none seemed to fi t. There was always someone who pointed out an inadequacy of some sort.

The fi rst account states that on a cold, freezing night at a men’s basketball game at West Liberty State Teachers College, in West Liberty, W. Va., a spectator watching the members of the team stomp on the fl oor and swing their arms made them look like Penguins and without a nickname, the fans took a liking to the word.

The second account comes from the trip to West Liberty in which the road that evening had been hit by a snowfall between one and two feet deep. The passengers in two of the cars found it necessary on several occasions to get out and help push their vehicles out of snow drifts or road area with snow ruts, diffi cult to drive through.

During the trip, Bennett Kunicki recalls, the discussion of a nickname for the school was the hot topic of conversation. In Kunicki’s car, the name Penguins came up and was well received by everyone in the car. Upon arrival at the West Liberty gym, the name was mentioned to the members of the team, who thought it was perfect.

By the end of that school year, the nickname was unanimously accepted by the student body without the necessity of a formal polling vote. Plans were then made to introduce the new name during the 1933-34 basketball season.

The nickname Penguins was formally introduced to the school in the "Jambar" (Vol. IV, No. 3) at the beginning of the 1933-34 basketball season. Page three of that issue was set up to cover YSU’s fi rst game to introduce the members of that season’s team and to give the schedule for the season. The date of the "Jambar" issue was Dec. 15, 1933. Within the next fi ve or six weeks, Penguins became our newly accepted nickname both in the Jambar and on the sports pages of the then two local newspapers.

The name was introduced after the fi rst game with Slippery Rock in the Dec. 15, 1933 issue of the "Jambar". The Youngstown Telegram fi rst used the nickname in a headline on Dec. 29, 1933 while The Vindicator fi rst acknowledged the nickname in its Jan. 27, 1934 edition.

Pete and Penny Penguin are the beloved mascots of Youngstown State University and represent YSU and the Athletic Department at home and road games, community functions and special events throughout the region.

YSU Alma MaterAll hail to thee O Youngstown, Our Alma Mater fair; In sunlight and starshine We see thee in all thy glory. The Red and White, thy glorious colors, Ever we praise and hold them High to the breeze as the symbol of our Most loyal allegiance. This anthem, O Youngstown, Our pledge of trust shall be That thy sons and daughters Shall keep faith with thee forever

YSU’s Fight SongThe Red and White are wavingOver the fi eld Our teams are fi ghting With a spirit that will not yield Rah-Rah-Rah Hail to thee O’Youngstown We’ll fi ght for you Once again the Penguins Will win for YSU

The City of Youngstown was incorporated in 1867 and named for John Young, who purchased approximately 15,000 acres (the entire township) for slightly more than $16,000 in 1797 from the United States Government.

With its setting in the Mahoning Valley along the Mahoning River, Youngstown quickly grew to become a thriving city in the 1920s as part of the industrial belt that stretched from Massachusetts to the Mississippi River. The iron and steel industry created a strong blue-collar work ethic in the city and surrounding areas that is still very evident, even decades after the closing of the mills. At its peak, Youngstown was the third-largest steel producing city in the country.

Today, with a new citywide revitalization plan coordinated between the city, Youngstown State University and nearly 200 volunteers, neighborhood organizations and businesses, a new vision for Youngstown exists. The award-winning plan, Youngstown 2010, calls for a more diverse and vibrant economy founded on the current strengths with the city and region, such as YSU, the health care sector and the arts community.

Wick Neighbors, Inc., was created from a broad-based group of leaders from YSU and religious and cultural institutions along Wick Avenue, which borders campus to the East. Its mission is to redevelop the historically rich Smoky Hollow neighborhood just off campus and promote a place for creative living and working in the city.

Youngstown is very well-known for its dedication to the arts. The Butler Institute of American Art, located within the confi nes of campus, is one of the most unique and respected museums in the nation. There are also two auditoriums in the city, several museums and the Covelli Centre, a modern arena opened in 2005.

Youngstown is also a hotbed for football. In addition to YSU’s four national championships in the 1990s, many coaches have ties to the city. Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel is formerly the head coach at YSU, and current college head coaches Bo Pelini (Nebraska), Bob Stoops (Oklahoma), Mike Stoops (Arizona) and Mark Mangino (Kansas) are all from the Valley.

Five boxing champions have their roots in Youngstown. The Five boxing champions have their roots in Youngstown. The most recent champion, middleweight Kelly Pavlik, wore the most recent champion, middleweight Kelly Pavlik, wore the Youngstown State “Y” and Pete the Penguin on his trunks when Youngstown State “Y” and Pete the Penguin on his trunks when he beat Jermaine Taylor on HBO in 2008.he beat Jermaine Taylor on HBO in 2008.

Built in 2005, the 5,700-seat Covelli Centre is a large Built in 2005, the 5,700-seat Covelli Centre is a large part of the downtown revitalization project. It houses part of the downtown revitalization project. It houses minor league hockey and arena football, concerts, ice minor league hockey and arena football, concerts, ice shows and much more.shows and much more.

Quick FactsPopulation: 83,906Area: 34.2 square milesMetropolitan: 586,939

Attractions• More than 50 area golf courses• The 2,537 acre Mill Creek Park situated within miles of downtown• Two large malls and shopping districts within 20 minutes of campus• USHL hockey and arena football franchises downtown and a nearby minor league baseball team• Several museums and auditoriums

Within 100 Miles• The bright lights of both Pittsburgh and Cleveland• Lake Erie• 24 state parks and three national parks• Pro Football Hall of Fame• Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame and Museum• Numerous professional sports franchises

The view of Lake Glacier from Fellows Riverside The view of Lake Glacier from Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek Park is one of the most scenic Gardens in Mill Creek Park is one of the most scenic areas in the Mahoning Valley.areas in the Mahoning Valley.

The amount of local media coverage dedicated to Youngstown State athletics ranks near the top in both the Horizon League and the Missouri Valley Football Conference. As the main sports attraction in the Mahoning Valley, the Penguins receive daily coverage from fi ve television stations, two major newspapers and several radio stations. Regional media coverage extends to Akron, Cleveland and Pittsburgh. Missouri Valley Football Conference contests are frequently featured as nationally televised games of the week, and the Horizon League has a partnership with ESPN and its stations to broadcast men’s and women’s basketball games. Football and basketball games are broadcast locally on tape-delay.

Live Internet CoverageIn addition to coverage provided by traditional

media, the successes of Youngstown State student-athletes are regularly broadcast live across the world over the Internet.

The Horizon League is a recognized leader in video streaming through the Horizon League Network (HLN) and produced more than 300 free, live events during the 2008-09 academic year. In addition to live games, HLN includes highlight vignettes of all-19 League championships, weekly highlight videos during the men’s and women’s basketball season and other special programming covering Horizon League institutions, coaches and student-athletes. Nearly every one of YSU’s home men’s and women’s basketball games and all league road contests are broadcast over the HLN. Video of several home volleyball and soccer games and audio of several baseball and softball games are streamed live over the Internet.

Broadcasts of Youngstown State’s home football games are also available over the Internet via paid subscriptions.

Weekly Coaches ShowsYoungstown State head football coach Jon Heacock, head men’s

basketball coach Jerry Slocum and head women’s basketball coach Cindy Martin are featured weekly on both radio and television coaches shows. Penguin Gameday, a production of the local NBC affi liate, showcases upcoming opponents, reviews past contests and provides an avenue for fans to become familiar with student-athletes. Penguin Playbook is an hour-long radio show broadcast on the high-power AM station 570 WKBN.

When Cindy Martin (left) was named YSU’s women’s basketball coach, the news conference was When Cindy Martin (left) was named YSU’s women’s basketball coach, the news conference was broadcast live on AM 570 WKBN and the Horizon League Network. The hiring was also featured broadcast live on AM 570 WKBN and the Horizon League Network. The hiring was also featured as the top sports story on every local media outlet.as the top sports story on every local media outlet.

Local exposure is also extended to Olympic sports. Local exposure is also extended to Olympic sports.

YSU received front-page YSU received front-page coverage of its Horizon coverage of its Horizon League track title in the League track title in the Youngstown Vindicator.Youngstown Vindicator.

Documents

2009 Youngstown State Women's Soccer Media Guide