2006-07 Women's Basketball Media Guide - Kutztown University

WOMEN’S 

BASKETBALL 

2006-2007

A Look at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 

History: 

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, a member 

of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher 

Education, was founded in 1866 as Keystone 

Normal School. It became Kutztown State 

Teachers College in 1928, Kutztown State College 

in 1960, and achieved university status in 

1983. Today, Kutztown University is a modern, 

comprehensive institution and is accredited by 

the Middle States Association of Colleges and 

Secondary Schools. 

Location: 

Kutztown University’s picturesque 325-acre 

campus is located in a Pennsylvania Dutch 

community mid-way between Allentown and 

Reading. Several large cities are easily accessible, 

including Philadelphia and New York. 

Enrollment: 

Approximately 10,000 full- and part-time 

undergraduate and graduate students. Most 

are Pennsylvania residents, but students from 

24 states and 38 nations are represented in the 

student body: 60% women, 40% men. 

Academic Year: 

Consists of two 15-week terms. The university 

also offers classes during two five-week summer 

sessions. 

Faculty: 

Teaching-focused with scholarly expertise; 

many are engaged in research, student/faculty 

research, writing and consulting. There is a 

19:1 student/faculty ratio. 

Majors/Degrees: 

KU has nearly 60 undergraduate majors 

in the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 

Visual and Performing Arts, Business, and 

Education. There are 19 graduate degree programs 

within the College of Graduate Studies 

and Extended Learning. Degrees at Kutztown 

include the B.A., B.F.A, B.S.B.A., B.S.N., 

B.S.W., B.S.Ed.; M.A., M.B.A., M.P.A., 

M.L.S., M.S., and M.Ed. 

Special Academic Programs: 

There are honors programs throughout the 

undergraduate curriculum, Phi Kappa Phi and 

Alpha Epsilon Lambda national honor societies, 

17 international exchange and study abroad 

programs, freshmen seminars, independent 

study, internships, four MBA locations, and 

diversified and intensive academic support 

services. 

Library: 

Modern, spacious facility; 517,000 bound volumes, 

as well as thousands of maps, periodicals 

and microforms; Endeavor integrated library 

system; numerous Web databases; Internet; 

electronic full-text periodical databases; 191 

computers, including laptops; 527 network 

connections; seating for 800 patrons. 

Special Facilities: 

Wireless campus, gallery, planetarium, observatory, 

TV production facilities, 30 studentaccessible 

computer labs containing nearly 

500 PCs/Macs, cartography lab, early learning 

center, smart classrooms, curriculum materials 

center and Pennsylvania German Heritage 

Center. 

Student Life: 

Nearly 200 student organizations include: 

academic, advisory councils, campus media 

(including a fully-equipped radio station and 

student newspaper), diversified interest, Greek 

Life, performing arts, public service, special 

interest, sports (club and recreation) and visual 

arts affiliates. Entertainment options include 

concerts, dances, lectures, comedy, excursions 

and cultural events. The McFarland Student 

Union houses the bookstore, movie theater, 

game room, snack bar, TV lounge, coffeehouse, 

financial center and cyberlounge. 

Residence Halls: 

Ten residence halls (6 coed, 2 single gender, 2 

modified single gender), two apartment-style 

coed complexes and one residence house accommodate 

4,434 students. All residence halls 

are wired for cable TV, telephone, Internet and 

campus network access. 

In accordance with the Equity in Athletics 

Disclosure Act of 1994 (section 360B of Pub. L. 

130-382), the Kutztown University Athletic Department 

has made information concerning its intercollegiate 

athletics programs available to the public. 

This information is on file at Rohrbach Library and 

the athletic department main office. Questions can 

be directed to the athletics office, (610) 683-4094. 

Kutztown University is committed to Affirmative 

Action, equal employment and educational opportunity 

in compliance with Title VI and VII of the 

Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246, 

the Educational Amendments under Title IX of 1972, 

Sections 503/504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 

and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Kutztown University Women’s Basketball Media Guide 

Table of Contents 

A look at KU.........Inside Front Cover 

Head Coach Janet Malouf................2 

Assistant Coach Steve Hahn.............2 

2006-07 Season Outlook..................3 

Golden Bear Profiles......................4-7 

Facilities...........................................8 

Golden Bear Records...................9-10 

Athletic Honors..............................11 

Year-by-Year History......................11 

Student Recreation Center..............12 

2005-06 Dixon Trophy...................12 

Academics & Athletics...................13 

Schedule..........................Back Cover 

For additional information, contact: 

KU Sports Information Office: 

(610) 683-4182 

KU Athletics Department: 

(610) 683-4094 

Email: athletics@kutztown.edu 

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is 

a member of the State System of Higher 

Education. 

University Quick Facts 

Location................... Kutztown, PA 19530 

Enrollment......................................10,000 

President................. Dr. F. Javier Cevallos 

Athletics Director...........Greg Bamberger 

Associate AD.................... Michelle Gober 

Athletics Phone................(610) 683-4094 

Nickname.............................Golden Bears 

Colors...............................Maroon & Gold 

Affiliation.....................NCAA Division II 

Conference........PA State Athletic (PSAC) 

Sports Medicine ................Rennie Sacco, 

Martha Anderson & Jack Entriken 

Sports Information...............Josh Leiboff 

Phone............................(610) 683-4182 

Email..................leiboff@kutztown.edu 

Graduate Assistant ...........Jill Wentzel 

On the 

Cover 

On the cover of the 2006-07 Women’s 

Basketball Media Guide are (clockwise 

fom top left): Jess Brady, Mercedes Van 

Wagner, Lara Dellegrotti, Rachel Weidensaul, 

Tricia McElmoyle 

The 2006-07 

Kutztown University 

Women’s Basketball 

Media Guide 

is a production of the Kutztown University 

Sports Information Office. It was written, 

produced and edited by Josh Leiboff, Coordinator 

of Sports Information, and Jill 

Wentzel. Photography by Jeff Unger, Unger 

Studios (unless otherwise noted). Cover 

design by Camille DeMarco and Tonya 

DeLucas, University Relations. 

Women’s Basketball Facts 

Head Coach..........................Janet Malouf 

Alma Mater.......................Rutgers, ‘89 

Career Record (Yrs).... 191-137 (13th) 

Record At KU (Yrs)..... 191-137 (13th) 

Phone............................(610) 683-4667 

Assistant Coach......................Steve Hahn 

2005-06 Overall Record................. 16-12 

PSAC East/Finish..............7-5/4th of 7 

Home Arena .......................Keystone Hall 

Capacity........................................3,400 

Letterwinners Returning/Lost......... 10/6 

Starters Returning/Lost..................... 3/2 

KU Athletics Website: kubears.com 

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Coaching Staff 

Head Coach 

Janet Malouf 

Janet Malouf is in her 13th season as head women’s basketball 

coach at Kutztown University. 

Malouf guided the Golden Bears to the Pennsylvania State Athletic 

Conference playoffs for the 11th consecutive season last year. 

Overall, KU finished 16-11, 7-5 in the PSAC East, good for fourth 

place. Kutztown won in the PSAC quarterfinals to advance to the 

semifinals for the first time since 1999. 

During her 12 seasons at Kutztown, Malouf has led the Golden 

Bears to more wins (191) and PSAC East victories (87) than any previous 

coach. She has been named PSAC East Coach of the Year twice (1995-96, 1997-98), 

while 10 of her players have earned a total of 20 All-PSAC East awards. She has coached 

one PSAC Player of the Year and two PSAC Rookies of the Year. She holds a 191-137 

overall record. 

Malouf has had the two winningest seasons in school history. In 1999-2000, the Golden 

Bears set a school record with 21 victories. During that season, Malouf became Kutztown’s 

first women’s basketball coach to win 100 career games. In 1995-96, Malouf’s squad won 

a then school-record 20 games, including a 9-3 mark in the PSAC East and a share of the 

regular season division title. The Golden Bears advanced to the NCAA Regional Playoffs 

for the first time in school history. 

During the 1997-98, 1998-99 and 2005-06 seasons, KU advanced to the semifinals of the 

PSAC Playoffs for just the second, third and fourth times in school history, respectively. 

Prior to Kutztown, Malouf was the assistant women’s basketball coach at Lafayette 

College for four seasons. The Leopards had winning campaigns three of the four seasons 

during her tenure. Malouf received her master’s degree in sports management from Purdue 

University in 1990, where she served as a volunteer basketball assistant. 

In addition to her Division I coaching experience, Malouf also played at Division I 

powerhouse Rutgers University, where she received her bachelor’s degree in sports management. 

She was a four-year starter under head coach Theresa Grentz, who was also the coach 

of the 1992 U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team. Malouf helped the Scarlet Knights 

to the NCAA tournament four-straight years, finishing in the Elite Eight in 1986 and 1987 

and in the Sweet 16 in 1988. She held the university’s assist record for men and women 

(718 career, 209 season) until 2001. In 2003, she was inducted into the Rutgers Women’s 

Basketball Hall of Fame. 

Assistant Coach 

Steve Hahn 

Steve Hahn is in his 21st season with Golden Bear basketball. 

Hahn is now in his 12th year as assistant women’s basketball coach 

after serving nine seasons as the assistant men’s basketball coach. 

Hahn is primarily responsible for on-floor coaching, scouting 

and the academic progress of players. 

During his tenure at KU as men’s assistant coach (1986-95), the 

Golden Bears advanced to the PSAC finals and earned the school’s 

first-ever invitation to the NCAA Division II Tournament. Prior to 

KU, Hahn served as head coach of boys basketball at Reading High School and posted a 

43-15 record. 

Hahn owns a bachelor’s degree from Albright and a master’s degree from Temple. He 

also serves as color commentator on KU’s football and men’s basketball broadcasts. 

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Season Outlook 

Golden Bears Look to Use Strong Defense, 

Balanced Attack in 2006-07 

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Kutztown University’s women’s basketball 

team returns several key veterans 

for the 2006-07 season, as the Golden 

Bears look to continue its unprecedented 

run of post-season appearances. 

Kutztown finished the 2005-06 season 

with a 16-12 overall record, including 

a 7-5 record in the Pennsylvania State 

Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern 

Division. The Golden Bears made their 

11th-consecutive appearance in the PSAC 

Playoffs, the longest current streak in the 

league. In addition, KU advanced to the 

semifinals for the first time since 1999. 

KU featured the trademark defense 

instilled by head coach Janet Malouf. 

The Golden Bears led the PSAC in defensive 

field goal percentage (36%) for 

the fourth time in the last five years. KU 

utilized a balanced scoring attack, with 

five players averaging between seven and 

just under 10 points per game. 

With 11 letterwinners and three starters 

returning, the Golden Bears are poised 

for another post-season run, and will take 

a shot at winning the PSAC East title. 

Returning for her senior season is 

guard/forward Jess Brady. A second 

team All-PSAC East honoree last season, 

Brady led KU in scoring, averaging 9.6 

points per game. She was second on the 

team with 5.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists per 

game. 

Mercedes Van Wagner will start at 

center. The 6-1 junior started 23 of 28 

games last season, averaging 8.8 ppg. She 

connected on more than 50% of her field 

goal attempts, and led the team with 203 

rebounds (7.3 rpg). Her 52 blocks last 

season were the fourth-most in a single 

season in program history. 

Forward Rachel Weidensaul is set 

to move back into the starting lineup this 

season. Last year, Weidensaul saw action 

in all 28 games as the top reserve, after 

starting 23 games as a freshman. Weidensaul 

averaged 8.0 points and led KU with 

38 steals. 

Katie Harlor and Molly Brown also 

return at forward. Harlor, a small forward, 

saw time in 18 games last year, averaging 

2.3 points. Brown was limited by injury, 

but could make an impact if healthy. 

The rest of the depth in the frontcourt 

will be made up of newcomers. Amanda 

Jennings (Washington Twp., NJ/Washington 

Twp. HS) was a second-team 

all-state selection. She and Claire Sitarz 

(Southampton/Archbishop Wood HS) 

will battle for time in the post. Rachel 

Wisemiller (Hazleton/Hazleton HS) was 

the Wyoming Valley Conference MVP, and 

Katie Dovey (Willow Hill/Fannett-Metal 

HS) was the District 5 Player of the Year. 

Both will vie for time at forward. Other 

newcomers include Laura Petriello (East 

Brunswick, NJ/East Brunswick HS) and 

Chauntelle Schroeder (Toronto, ONT./ 

Mother Teresa HS). 

Sophomore guards Lara Dellegrotti 

and Tricia McElmoyle return after turning 

in solid freshman campaigns. Slated to 

start at guard, Dellegrotti averaged 7.6 ppg 

with 26 three-pointers. A 12-game starter, 

she shot over 83% from the free throw 

line. McElmoyle is also slated to start in 

the backcourt this year, after compiling 13 

starts a year ago. She averaged 6.5 points, 

including 26 three pointers. The 5-8 guard 

also notched 18 blocks. 

Competing for playing time in the 

backcourt will be sophomore Kelley 

Healey. Healey saw action in 14 games 

last season, scoring 20 points and grabbing 

10 rebounds. Also returning are senior 

Jenn Loprete and sophomore Shir Suez. 

Newcomer Vivian Melvin (Chichester/Chichester 

HS) will look to break into 

the guard rotation. 

Kutztown’s season begins on Nov. 15 

when it hosts Columbia Union.

Golden Bear Profiles 

Jess Brady 

SENIOR - GUARD/FORWARD - 5-10 

Emmaus/Emmaus HS 

Major: Sports and Leisure Studies 

Honors: 2005-06 All-PSAC East second team 

Career Bests: Points (21, at Cheyney, 2004-05 and vs. East stroudsburg, 2005- 

06), FG (8, at Cheyney, 2004-05 and vs. Columbia Union, 2005-06), FGA (15, 

three times), 3-pt. FG (2, vs. Mansfield and at East Stroudsburg, 2004-05), 

3-pt. FGA (5, at West Chester, 2005-06), FT (10, at Cheyney, 2005-06), FTA 

(13, at Cheyney, 2005-06), Rebounds (12, at Cheyney, 2004-05 and vs. Davis & Elkins, 2005- 

06), Assists (6, four times), Blocks (2, at Edinboro, 2004-05), Steals (4, vs. Lincoln, 2005-06), 

Minutes (40, at Cheyney, 2005-06) 

Notes: Starter last season...led team in scoring and ranked third in rebounding...among team 

leaders in free throw percentage...expected to start at forward. 

CAREER STATS 

YEAR GP-S FG-A PCT 

3-PT 

FG-A PCT FT-A PCT REB AVG A B S PTS AVG 

2003-04 25-15 47-134 .351 5-14 .357 46-58 .793 100 4.0 34 7 13 145 5.8 

2004-05 23-9 80-199 .402 10-32 .313 68-87 .782 135 5.9 49 7 24 238 10.3 

2005-06 28-25 94-239 .393 4-22 .182 76-98 .776 165 5.9 66 4 24 268 9.6 

TOTAL 76-49 221-572 .386 19-68 .280 190-243 .782 400 5.3 149 18 61 651 8.6 

Jenn Loprete 

SENIOR - GUARD - 5-7 

Wescosville/Emmaus HS 

Major: Elementary & Special Education 

Honors: 2003-04, 2004-05 & 2005-06 PSAC Scholar-Athlete 

Career Bests: Points (5, vs. Lincoln, 2005-06), FG (2, vs. Columbia Union, 

2003-04), FGA (3, vs. Columbia Union, 2003-04 and vs. Lincoln, 2005-06), 

FT (2, at Penn State Berks, 2004-05, and Lincoln, 2005-06), FTA (2, at Penn 

State-Berks, 2004-05 and Lincoln, 2005-06), Rebounds (2, vs. Columbia 

Union, 2003-04 and vs. Penn State-Berks, 2005-06), Assists (2, at Penn State-Berks, 2004-05), 

Blocks (1, at Clarion, 2004-05), Minutes (10, at Penn State-Berks, 2004-05) 

Notes: Three-year letterwinner...adds valuable experience in the program. 

CAREER STATS 


3-PT 


2003-04 2-0 2-3 .667 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 2 1.0 0 0 0 4 2.0 

2004-05 6-0 1-4 .250 0-0 .000 2-2 1.00 1 0.2 3 1 0 4 0.7 

2005-06 6-0 1-5 .200 1-2 .500 2-2 1.00 3 0.5 1 0 0 5 0.8 

TOTAL 14-0 5-12 .417 1-2 .500 4-4 1.00 6 0.4 4 1 0 13 0.9 

Molly Brown 

JUNIOR - FORWARD - 5-11 

Kennett Square/Kennett HS 

Major: International Business/German 

Career Bests: Points (17, vs. Lock Haven 2004-05), FG (5, vs. Lock Haven, 

2004-05), FGA (11, vs. Lock Haven, 2004-05), FT (7, vs. Lock Haven, 2004- 

05), FTA (8, vs. Lock Haven, 2004-05), Rebounds (12, vs. Lock Haven, 2004- 

05), Assists (1, three times), Blocks (1, three times), Steals (1, five times), 

Minutes (31, vs. Lock Haven, 2004-05) 

Notes: Had a career-game against Lock Haven, earning PSAC East Rookie of the Week Honors 

on January 3, 2005...limited by injuries first two seasons...will look to contribute to frontcourt. 

CAREER STATS 

3-PT 

YEAR GP-S FG-A PCT FG-A PCT FT-A PCT REB AVG A B S PTS AVG 

2004-05 11-0 9-24 .375 0-1 .000 8-9 .889 21 1.9 1 2 5 26 2.4 

2005-06 6-0 3-6 .500 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 5 0.8 0 1 0 6 1.0 

Total 17-0 12-30 .400 0-1 .000 8-9 .889 26 1.5 1 3 5 32 1.9 

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Katie Harlor 

JUNIOR - GUARD - 5-10 

Danville/Danville HS 

Major: Elementary Education 

Honors: 2004-05 & 2005-06 PSAC Scholar-Athlete 

Career Bests: Points (15, at Edinboro, 2004-05), FG (5, at Edinboro, 

2004-05), FGA (8, at Edinboro and Mansfield, 2004-05), 3-pt. FG (3, vs. 

Alderson-Broaddus, 2005-06), 3-pt. FGA (4, three times), FT (4, vs. IUP 

and at Edinboro, 2004-05), FTA (4, three times, Rebounds (7, vs. Alvernia, 

2004-05), Assists (3, four times), Blocks (1, four times), Steals (1, 15 times), Minutes (27, vs. 

Bloomsburg, 2004-05) 

Notes: Saw action in 18 games last season, stating in one...adds depth to guard positions. 

CAREER STATS 

3-PT 


2004-05 22-0 24-77 .312 9-28 .321 11-14 .786 56 2.5 21 2 9 68 3.1 

2005-06 18-1 17-42 .405 4-19 .211 3-8 .375 25 1.4 15 2 6 41 2.3 

Total 40-1 41-119 .345 13-47 .277 14-22 .636 81 2.0 36 4 15 109 2.7 

Mercedes Van Wagner 

JUNIOR - FORWARD/CENTER - 6-0 

Mullica Hill, NJ/Clearview Regional HS 


Honors: 2004-05 PSAC East Rookie of the Year 

Career Bests: Points (26, at West Chester, 2004-05), FG (12, at East Stroudsburg, 

2005-06), FGA (16, vs. West Chester, 2005-06), FT (6, three times), FTA 

(8, four times), Rebounds (16, vs. Columbia Union, 2004-05), Assists (3, at 

Bloomsburg, 2004-05), Blocks (6, vs. Millersville, 2004-05 and vs. Slippery 

Rock, 2005-06), Steals (3, at Millersville, 2004-05 and at West Chester, 2005-06), Minutes (40, 

vs. Mansfield, 2004-05 and at Mansfield, 2005-06) 

Notes: Two-year starter...has 12 career double-doubles...led team in rebounds each of first two 

seasons...52 blocks in 2005-06 are fourth most in a single-season in team history. 

CAREER STATS 


3-PT 


2004-05 27-27 117-222 .527 0-0 .000 57-94 .606 211 7.8 28 41 7 291 10.8 

2005-06 28-23 96-191 .503 0-0 .000 54-84 .643 203 7.3 19 52 11 246 8.8 

Total 55-50 213-413 .516 0-0 .000 111-178 .624 414 7.5 47 93 18 537 9.8 

Rachel Weidensaul 

JUNIOR - GUARD - 5-11 

Ashland/Cardinal Brennan HS 

Major: Business 

Career Bests: Points (18, vs. Bloomsburg and vs. Cheyney, 2004-05), FG 

(7, vs. Bloomsburg and vs. Cheyney, 2004-05), FGA (18, vs. Bloomsburg, 

2004-05 and vs Edinboro, 2005-06), 3-pt. FG (3, vs. Alderson-Broaddus, 

2005-06), 3-pt. FGA (5, three times), FT (10, vs. West Chester, 2004-05), 

FTA (13, vs. West Chester, 2004-05), Rebounds (10, vs. Felician, 2004-05), 

Assists (7, three times), Blocks (4, vs. Edinboro, 2005-06), Steals (5, at West Chester, 2005-06), 

Minutes (45, vs. Salem Int’l, 2004-05) 

Notes: Primarily came off the bench last season...ranked fourth on team in scoring...led team in 

steals each of first two seasons...also a pitcher on KU’s softball team. 

CAREER STATS 

3-PT 


2004-05 27-23 85-249 .341 14-59 .237 68-97 .701 93 3.4 59 11 29 252 9.3 

2005-06 28-7 89-230 .387 8-39 .205 38-65 .585 109 3.9 46 14 38 224 8.0 

Total 55-30 174-479 .307 22-98 .224 106-162 .654 202 3.7 105 25 67 476 8.7 

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Lara Dellegrotti 

SOPHOMORE - GUARD - 5-5 

Berwick/Berwick HS 

Major: Political Science 

Honors: 2005-06 PSAC Scholar-Athlete 

Career Bests: Points (19, at Lock Haven and vs. Clarion, 2005-06), FG (7, 

at Lock Haven, 2005-06), FGA (13, at Bloomsburg, 2005-06), 3-pt. FG (4, 

vs. Mansfield, 2005-06), 3-pt. FGA (6, vs. Columbia Union, 2005-06), FT 

(8, vs. Clarion, 2005-06), FTA (9, vs. Davis & Elkins, 2005-06), Rebounds 

(7, at Columbia Union and vs. Edinboro, 2005-06), Assists (6, vs. Slippery Rock and Clarion, 

2005-06), Blocks (1, four times), Steals (3, three times), Minutes (40, at Lock Haven and vs. 

Clarion, 2005-06) 

Notes: Started 12 games before injury midway through rookie season...expected to start in the 

back court this season. 

CAREER STATS 

3-PT 


2005-06 24-12 59-139 .424 26-64 .406 38-46 .826 62 2.6 52 4 24 182 7.6 

Kelley Healey 


Toms River, NJ/Toms River North HS 

Major: Biology 


Career Bests: Points (6, vs. Penn State-Berks, 2005-06), FG (3, vs. Penn 

State Berks, 2005-06), FGA (4, vs. Penn State-Berks, 2005-06), 3-pt. FGA 

(1, at Columbia Union and at Millersville, 2005-06), FT (2, three times), FTA 

(2, vs. Edinboro, 2005-06), Rebounds (2, vs. Columbia Union and vs. East 

Stroudsburg, 2005-06), Assists (3, vs. Columbia Union, 2005-06), Blocks (1, vs. Cheyney, 2005- 

06), Steals (2, at Lock Haven, 2005-06), Minutes (9, vs. Penn State-Berks, 2005-06) 

Notes: Saw time in 14 games...will look to broaden role with more court time this season. 

CAREER STATS 

3-PT 


2005-06 14-0 7-17 .412 0-2 .000 6-10 .600 10 0.7 11 1 5 20 1.4 

Tricia McElmoyle 


Jim Thorpe/Marion Catholic HS 



Career Bests: Points (26 at Columbia Union, 2005-06), FG (11, at Columbia 

Union, 2005-06), FGA (16, vs. Mansfield, 2005-06), 3-pt. FG (4, at Columbia 

Union, 2005-06), 3-pt. FGA (8, vs. Mansfield, 2005-06), FT (4, three times), 

FTA (6, vs. Clarion, 2005-06), Rebounds (8, at Columbia Union and at 

Cheyney, 2005-06), Assists (4, three times), Blocks (4, vs. Alderson-Broaddus and vs. Bloomsburg, 

2005-06), Steals (3, at Columbia Union, 2005-06), Minutes (35, three times) 

Notes: Notched 13 starts as a freshman last year, including final 11 games of the season...with a 

year of experience under her belt, should move into a full-time starting role. 

CAREER STATS 

3-PT 


2005-06 28-13 66-165 .400 26-81 .321 23-37 .622 66 2.4 36 18 16 181 6.5 

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Shir Suez 


Even Yehuda, ISREAL 


Career Bests: Points (6, vs. Penn State-Berks, 2005-06), FG (2, vs. Penn 

State-Berks, 2005-06), FGA (2, vs. Penn State-Berks, 2005-06), 3-pt. FG (2, 

vs. Penn State-Berks, 2005-06), 3-pt. FGA (2, vs. Penn State-Berks, 2005- 

06), FT (1, vs. Alderson-Broaddus, 2005-06), FTA (2, vs. Alderson-Broaddus, 

2005-06), Rebounds (1, vs. Alderson-Broaddus, 2005-06), Assists (1, vs. Penn 

State-Berks, 2005-06), Minutes (6, twice, 2005-06) 

Notes: Played sparingly as a freshman last year...will look to earn more playing time this season. 

CAREER STATS 

3-PT 


2005-06 4-0 2-2 1.00 2-2 1.00 1-2 .500 1 0.3 1 0 0 7 1.8 

Katie Dovey 

FRESHMAN - Guard/Forward - 5-10 

Willow Hill/Fannett Metal HS 

Major: Secondary Education - Biology 

Notes: District 5 Player of the Year...four-year 

varsity letterwinner...first-team all-conference. 

Amanda Jennings 

FRESHMAN - Forward - 5-10 

Washington Twp., NJ/ 

Washington Twp. HS 

Major: Secondary Education - Psychology 

Notes: Second-team all-state...first-team All- 

Gloucester County. 

Vivian Melvin 

FRESHMAN - Guard - 5-7 

Chichester/Chichester HS 

Major: Undeclared 

Notes: Four-year starter...all-conference. 

Newcomers 

Laura Petriello 


East Brunswick, NJ/East Brunswick HS 

Major: Undeclared 

Notes: Two-time all-division...2005 allconference. 

Chauntelle Schroeder 

FRESHMAN - Guard/Forward - 5-10 

Toronto, CANADA/Mother Theresa HS 


Notes: Two-time Athlete of the Year. 

Claire Sitarz 

FRESHMAN - Forward/Center - 6-1 

Southampton/Archbishop Wood HS 

Major: Special Education 

Notes: Member of four-time division 

champions. 

Rachel Wisemiller 


Hazleton/Hazleton HS 

Major: Mathematics 

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Facilities 

Kutztown University is blessed with some of the top athletic facilities among Division 

II colleges and universities in the Eastern United States. Twenty of KU’s 21 teams have 

their home venues on campus. 

Keystone Hall 

The headquarters of the KU athletic department, Keystone Hall is the hub of indoor athletic 

activity on campus. Keystone Hall also houses the Golden Bear Sports Medicine department, 

designated locker rooms for all intercollegiate athletic teams, and a state-of-the-art 

fitness room. 

Keystone Arena 

The 3,400-seat Keystone Arena, 

located in the center of Keystone 

Hall, is the home of the Golden 

Bear volleyball team in the fall, 

and the men’s and women’s basketball 

and wrestling teams in the 

winter. It was also the training 

camp home of the NBA’s New 

Jersey Nets in the fall of 1995. 

Additionally, it served as the site 

of a town meeting by President 

George W. Bush in 2004. 

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Risley Weight Room 

Athletes get extensive use out of the freeweight 

room, located on the ground floor 

of Risley Hall, the original gym. The 

weight room was recently renovated and 

expanded. 

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Keystone Field House 

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Keystone Field House is home to 

the KU men’s and women’s indoor 

track teams, and has been the site 

of major eastern championships in 

recent years. The field house is used 

by all teams for indoor practice and 

overflow athletic events. It is also 

used for non-athletic events, such as 

President Clinton’s address during 

his visit in January 1995. 

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Golden Bear Records 

Single Game Records 

Team 

Individual 

Category 

# Player Opponent Date 

Field Goals 

13 * Amy Wahl Quinnipiac 12-20-96 

Field Goals Att. 

25 Janelle Needham Gannon 1-6-95 

Field Goal % ** 

8-8 Missy Boettger Mansfield 2-8-89 

3-pt Field Goals Made 

7 Amanda Zinobile Lock Haven 12-20-02 

3-pt Field Goals Att. 

13 Danielle Warntz NJ Tech 2-18-02 

3-Pt. Field Goal % ** 

4-4 * Megan Bainbridge West Chester 2-16-05 

Free Throws Made 

19 Kathy McGrail Cheyney 1-30-88 

Free Throws Att. 

22 Jennifer Coss Col. Union 12-1-97 

Free Throw % ** 

10-10 *Amanda Zinobile Cheyney 1-17-04 

Offensive Rebounds 

11 Casey Reath Edinboro 12-2-01 

Defensive Rebounds 

18 Missy Boettger Shippensburg 11-28-90 

Total Rebounds 

22 Patti Blackman C.W. Post 11-17-89 

Points 

39 Amy Wahl Quinnipiac 12-20-96 

38 Robin Avery Lock Haven 1-23-95 

35 Missy Boettger Molloy 2-5-90 

34 Amy Wahl Mansfield 2-5-97 

33 Pam Dreisbach Rand. Macon 1-13-89 

33 Missy Boettger Pace 12-7-89 

33 Danielle Warntz Felician 11-19-03 

Assists 

14 Anita Franczak Lehigh 2-12-81 

Blocks 

9 Becky Savage Slippery Rock 12-6-02 

Steals 

9 Amy Wahl Quinnipiac 12-20-96 

Category 

# Opponent Date 

Field Goals 

48 Millersville 12-2-85 

Field Goals Att. 


Field Goal % 

35-55 (63.6%) Mansfield 2-1-95 

3-pt Field Goals Made 

14 Lock Haven 12-20-02 

3-pt Field Goals Att. 

28 Lock Haven 12-20-02 

Free Throws Made 


Free Throws Att. 


Free Throw % ** 

15-15 Mansfield 2-17-99 

Offensive Rebounds 

26 Cheyney 1-28-95 

Defensive Rebounds 

39 West Chester 2-18-98 

Total Rebounds 

67 * Cheyney 1-28-95 

Points 


99 Molloy 1-17-87 

97 Cheyney 1-27-96 

95 Randolph Macon 1-13-89 

94 Columbia Union 12-2-98 

Assists 

32 Cheyney 1-23-99 

Blocks 

13 * Alvernia 11-28-01 

Steals 

21 Cheyney 1-11-97 

*indicates most-recent occurrence 

**best 100% performance 

POINTS 

540, Sherry Szczuka (1988-89) 

488, Robin Avery (1994-95) 

438, Amy Wahl (1996-97) 

430, Cyndi Wasilius (1990-91) 

429, Missy Boettger (1989-90) 

SCORING AVG. 

18.8, Robin Avery (1994-95) 

18.0, Sherry Szczuka (1988-89) 

17.5, Patti Gruber (1987-88) 

17.3, Patti Gruber (1986-87) 

16.2, Amy Wahl (1996-97) 

Season Records 

FIELD GOALS 


191, Robin Avery (1994-95) 

178, Patti Gruber (1987-88) 

174, Robin Avery (1995-96) 


FIELD GOAL PCT. (min. 50) 

61.5, Brianne Homyak (1999-00) 

58.9, Trish Dudeck (2005-06) 

58.3, Sophia Vucetaj (2001-02) 

56.7, Tracy Smith (1994-95) 

55.9, Tracy Smith (1996-97) 

3-PT FIELD GOALS 

64, Danielle Warntz (2002-03) 


54, Amanda Zinobile (2002-03) 



3-POINT FG PCT. (min. 20) 

45.9, Danielle Warntz (2000-01) 


43.3, J. Pieczynski (2001-02) 


41.4, Cyndi Wasilius (1989-90) 

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Golden Bear Records 

FREE THROWS 

122, Robin Avery (1996-97) 

121, Becky Savage (2002-03) 

111, Kathy McGrail (1985-86) 

108, Brianne Homyak (1999-00) 

106, Robin Avery (1994-95) 

106, Amy Wahl (1996-97) 

FREE THROW PCT. (min. 25) 

87.9, Janelle Needham (1994-95) 

86.2, Katy Tranguch (1987-88) 


83.7, April Longo (1998-99) 

83.3, Lori Bittenbender (1982-83) 

CONSECUTIVE FT MADE 


1,000 POINT SCORERS 

1,434, Amy Wahl (1995-99) 

1,404, Robin Avery (1993-97) 

1,368, Cyndi Wasilius (1989-93) 

1,335, Missy Boettger (1987-91) 

1,248, Brianne Homyak (1997-01) 

1,166, Patti Blackman (1988-92) 

1,134, Janelle Needham (1993-97) 

1,102, Rebecca Blose (1992-96) 

1,050, Fran Metz (1983-87) 

1,043, Beth Woodley (1983-87) 

SCORING AVG. (min. 50 gm.) 


13.4, Robin Avery (1993-97) 

13.0, Amy Wahl (1995-99) 

12.9, Lori Brittain (1980-83) 

FIELD GOALS 

539, Robin Avery (1993-97) 



521, Amy Wahl (1995-99) 

472, Fran Metz (1983-87) 

FIELD GOAL PCT. (min. 200) 


50.5, Rebecca Blose (1992-96) 

50.2, Trish Dudeck (2002-06) 

49.5, Bobbi Jo Flagle (1991-93) 

48.6, Robin Avery (1993-97) 

3-POINT FIELD GOALS 


145, Amanda Zinobile (2000-04) 

100, Jen Manning (1991-94) 


82, Megan Bainbridge (2003-05) 

81, Jessica Pieczynski (1999-03) 

Season Records, continued 

REBOUNDS 



243, Keri Suydam (1998-99) 

241, Rebecca Blose (1995-96) 

238, Monique Boykins (2003-04) 

ASSISTS 


144, J. Pieczynski (2002-03) 

139, Pam Dreisbach (1988-89) 

138, Amy Wahl (1998-99) 

136, Danita Kent (1985-86) 

3-POINT FG PCT. (min. 50) 



35.7, Cyndi Wasilius (1989-93) 

35.6, Amanda Zinobile (2000-04) 

34.9, J. Pieczynski (1999-03) 

33.5, Janelle Needham (1993-97) 

FREE THROWS 

326, Robin Avery (1993-97) 


319, Amy Wahl (1995-99) 


259, Jennifer Coss (1995-99) 

FREE THROW PCT. (min. 100) 


80.8, Amanda Zinobile (2000-04) 

79.9, Lori Bittenbender (1981-83) 

79.8, Janelle Needam (1993-97) 

79.6, Stacie Miscavage (1996-00) 

REBOUNDS 


763, Robin Avery (1993-97) 


725, Becky Savage (1999-03) 


ASSISTS 

481, Amy Wahl (1995-99) 

394, Pam Dreisbach (1985-89) 


337, Patti Kline (1998-02) 

326, Robin Avery (1993-97) 

322, Danita Kent (1982-86) 

321, Chris Leonard (1992-96) 

317, Jessica Pieczynski (1999-03) 

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BLOCKS 

68, Becky Savage (2002-03) 

64, Sophia Vucetaj (2001-02) 


52, M. Van Wagner (2005-06) 

47, Becky Savage (2001-02) 


STEALS 

93, Amy Wahl (1996-97) 

86, Amy Wahl (1997-98) 


82, Danita Kent (1985-86) 

TEAM WINS: 21, (1999-00), 20, (1995-96), 18, (six times) 

Career Records* 

BLOCKS 

164, Becky Savage (1999-03) 



93, M. Van Wagner (2004- ) 

84, Jennifer Coss (1995-99) 


STEALS 

309, Amy Wahl (1995-99) 

254, Fran Metz (1983-87) 

241, Danita Kent (1982-86) 

186, Robin Avery (1993-97) 


177, Angie Holland (1996-00) 

166, J. Pieczynski (1999-03) 

TEAM WINS 

75, Stacie Miscavage/ 

Angie Holland (1996-00) 

74, Amy Wahl/ 

Jennifer Coss (1995-99) 

*must have either finished collegiate 

career at Kutztown, or still be on 

the active roster to be eligible for 

career records 

Bold-active player

Athletic Honors/History 

PSAC HONORS 

PSAC Coach of the Year 

1989-90 - Tom York 

1995-96 - Janet Malouf 

1997-98 - Janet Malouf 

PSAC Athlete of the Year 

1987-88 - Patty Gruber 

1998-99 - Amy Wahl 

PSAC Rookie of the Year 

1989-90 - Cyndi Wasilius 

1998-99 - Keri Suydam 

2004-05 - Mercedes Van 

Wagner 

All-PSAC First Team 

1985-86 - Celeste Ross 

1986-87 - Fran Metz, Patty 

Gruber 


1988-89 - Sherry Sczuka, 

Missy Boettger 

1989-90 - Missy Boettger 

1990-91 - Patty Blackman 

1994-95 - Robin Avery 

1995-96 - Robin Avery, Rebecca 

Blose 

1996-97 - Robin Avery, Amy 

Wahl 

1997-98 - Amy Wahl 

1998-99 - Amy Wahl, Keri 

Suydam 

1999-00 - Keri Suydam, Brianne 

Homyak 

2000-01 - Brianne Homyak 

All-PSAC Second Team 


1991-92 - Cyndi Wasilius 

1992-93 - Cyndi Wasilius, 

Bobbi Jo Flagle 

1994-95 - Rebecca Blose 

1995-96 - Janelle Needham 

1996-97 - Janelle Needham 

2001-02 - Jessica Pieczynski, 

Becky Savage 

2003-04 - Monique Boykins, 

Amanda Zinobile 

2005-06 - Jess Brady, Trish 

Dudeck 

ECAC HONORS 

ECAC Rookie of the Year 



1994-95 - Robin Avery 

1997-98 - Amy Wahl 

1998-99 - Amy Wahl, Keri 

Suydam 

DAKTRONICS 

ALL-REGION 


WBCA ALL-REGION 

1996-97 - Amy Wahl 


LEHIGH VALLEY COLLEGE 

BASKETBALL MEDIA 

ORGANIZATION 

Player of the Year 

1997-98 - Amy Wahl 

1998-99 - Amy Wahl 

VERIZON ACADEMIC 

ALL-DISTRICT 

First Team 

2001-02 - Becky Savage 

Third Team 



PSAC SCHOLAR ATH- 

LETES 

1997-98 - Ann Marie O’Hara 

1999-00 - Brianne Homyak, 

Stacie Miscavage, Courtney 

Robinson, Becky Savage 

2000-01 - Brianne Homyak, 

Casey Reath, Becky Savage, 


2001-02 - Brooke Martin, 

Casey Reath, Becky Savage, 


2002-03 - Brooke Martin, 

Becky Savage, Danielle Zeigler 

2003-04 - Jenn Loprete, Brooke 

Martin, Danielle Zeigler 

2004-05 - Katie Harlor, Jenn 

Loprete, Brooke Martin 

2005-06 - Lara Dellgrotti, 

Katie Harlor, Kelley Healey, 

Kenn Loprete, Tricia McElmoyle, 

Amy Yutko 

Year-by-Year Records 

Overall PSAC E. 

Year Coach W L W L 

1971-72 Kantner 7 1 

1972-73 Kantner 10 1 

1973-74 Kantner 2 10 

1974-75 Moyer 9 3 

1975-76 Moyer 10 3 

1976-77 Santo 10 7 

1977-78 Santo 5 13 

1978-79 Caputo 5 18 

1979-80 Beck 11 11 

1980-81 Beck 11 11 

1981-82 Beck 13 9 3 3 

1982-83 Beck 9 14 2 6 

1983-84 Beck 5 19 3 8 

1984-85 Beck 8 14 3 11 

1985-86 Beck 10 14 8 5 

1986-87 Beck 13 10 4 9 

1987-88 York 12 11 6 5 

1988-89 York 18 12 9 3 

1989-90 York 18 10 8 4 

1990-91 York 16 12 6 6 

1991-92 York 10 17 4 8 

1992-93 York 11 15 3 9 

1993-94 York 11 15 4 8 

1994-95 Malouf 13 13 7 5 

1995-96 Malouf 20 8 9 3 

1996-97 Malouf 18 9 8 4 

1997-98 Malouf 18 10 9 3 

1998-99 Malouf 18 10 7 5 

1999-00 Malouf 21 6 9 3 

2000-01 Malouf 15 12 7 5 

2001-02 Malouf 18 9 8 4 

2002-03 Malouf 13 15 6 6 

2003-04 Malouf 9 18 5 7 

2004-05 Malouf 12 15 5 7 

2005-06 Malouf 16 12 7 5 

OVERALL 425 387 150 142 

Career Coaching 

Records 

Overall PSAC 

Coach Years W L W L 

Janet Malouf 1994- 191 137 87 57 

Tom York 1987-94 96 92 40 43 

Jocelyn Beck 1979-87 80 102 23 42 

Coach Caputo 1978-79 5 18 

Elaine Santo 1976-78 15 20 

Dorothy Moyer 1974-76 19 6 

Margie Kantner 1971-72 19 12 

ECAC All-Stars 

1985-86 - Celeste Ross 


1988-89 - Sherry Szczuka 

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Student Recreation Center 

photo by KU university relations 

The brand new, 64,623 square foot 

student recreation center opened in the 

fall of 2006. The facility, located between 

Keystone Hall and University Field, is 

THE place to be for student recreation and 

fitness on campus. Among the amenities 

are a nearly 9,000 sq. ft. fitness center and 

weight room, two group fitness studios, two 

racquetball courts, an indoor rock climbing 

wall, a synthetic surface gymnasium with 

curved walls for indoor sports, a synthetic 

surface half gymnasium, a suspended jogging 

track (approx. 1/10 mile), an office 

suite for recreational services staff, a meeting 

room, retail space/snack bar and locker 

rooms with jacuzzis. 

2005-06 Dixon Trophy 

For the first time in school history, Kutztown 

University is the winner of the Pennsylvania 

State Athletic Conference’s (PSAC) 

Dixon Trophy for the 2005-06 academic 

year. The trophy is presented annually to the 

league’s most successful all-around program. 

The Dixon Trophy is named after F. Eugene 

Dixon, Jr., former chairman of the Board 

of Governors of Pennsylvania’s State System 

of Higher Education. It is awarded annually to 

the PSAC member institution that accumulates 

the most points based on results of conference 

playoffs and/or regular-season records. Each 

institution’s point total is calculated by adding 

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its top six men’s finishes and top six women’s 

finishes in 21 conference sports. 

Kutztown, the runner-up the past two 

years, totaled 140 points, edging Shippensburg 

by one and a half points. 

Pictured above are several representatives 

of Kutztown University’s athletic teams 

accepting the Dixon Trophy at a presentation 

in September. On hand to present the trophy 

to KU’s coaches and athletes were President 

F. Javier Cevallos (far left), Vice President for 

Student Services and Campus Life Chick Woodard 

(front, third from right) and Director of 

Athletics Greg Bamberger (far right). 

photo by KU sports information

Academics & Athletics at KU 

The KU Academic Success Initiative, when fully implemented by the coaching staff, 

provides the appropriate support, incentive, and opportunity for students to make a similar 

effort toward their academic success as made toward their athletic performance. The 

Initiative is based on the expectation that both individual and team academic performance 

will be at or above the level of the overall student body. This expectation is built into the 

evaluation of coaches and is an integral part of the process of awarding athletic scholarships. 

KU provides athletic scholarships to support the academic pursuits of its student-athletes. 

Student-athletes are expected to participate in sports because they love to do so. 

Continuing indications reveal that the Initiative works and is having a profound and 

measurable effect on both academic and athletic performance. Over the past 11 years, 

KU’s freshman class of student-athletes has had a significantly higher grade-point average 

than the overall freshman class. In 2005-06, KU’s student-athletes achieved a cumulative 

grade-point average of 2.84, the second highest in school history. Also, 94 Golden Bears 

were recognized as Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Scholar Athletes. 

The KU Academic Success Initiative contains the following components: 

The Monitoring of Progress: The 

academic progress of student-athletes is 

continually tracked and monitored. 

Course Selection and Registration: In 

order to avoid unnecessary conflicts between 

athletic events and classes, student-athletes 

are provided a registration date earlier than 

the rest of the campus student population. 

Registration is now done online via the 

Internet. Students can go online at any time 

to view their schedule, grades, transcript, 

financial aid, payments, charges and restrictions 

on their account. 

Academic Coaching: This year-long 

program is based on one-on-one personal 

contacts between the coach and the studentathlete. 

Faculty Advising: This is an essential 

part of the college experience and is often a 

major factor in the ultimate academic success 

of students. Advisor meetings are required 

in order to register for classes. 

Pre-Season Academic Seminars: 

During pre-season camps and/or the first 

week of classes, athletes may participate in 

seminars addressing topics such as time management, 

study skills, class participation, 

student/faculty relationships and test-taking 

strategies. 

Career Services Visit For Undeclared 

Majors: Incoming students who have not yet 

declared a major or who may be unsure of 

their chosen major are highly encouraged to 

visit the Career Services Office. 

Referrals For Services to the Department 

of Developmental Studies: Studentathletes 

are strongly encouraged to make use 

of the Department of Developmental Studies’ 

services in regard to tutoring or other needs 

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for specialized instruction. 

Referrals For Services to the Counseling 

and Advisement Center: Trained 

counselors/faculty advisors are available to 

help with psychological/academic counseling/advisement 

issues. 

Library Tour: A library tour is highly 

recommended of all incoming student-athletes. 

Personal Computer: Each studentathlete 

is strongly encouraged to have access 

to a networked personal computer. 

Academic Accomplishment Recognition 

The Department of Athletics has developed 

a comprehensive program to provide 

incentive for and acknowledgement of the 

many academic accomplishments of its 

student-athletes. Below are some examples 

of the program. 

Graduation Reception: The athletic 

department hosts a reception for graduating 

student-athletes and their families at the 

winter and spring commencement ceremonies 

to recognize the culmination of studentathletes’ 

education at Kutztown University. 

Awards and Honors: KU offers specific 

academic scholarships available only 

to student-athletes. KU student-athletes are 

nominated for all available NCAA, PSAC 

and CoSIDA awards. 

Scholar-Athlete Banquet: Each year, 

the PSAC Scholar-Athletes are recognized 

at a banquet in their honor. 

Dean’s List Ceremony: All Kutztown 

University student-athlete dean’s list recipients 

are acknowledged at a basketball game 

every year.

2006-2007 

Kutztown University Women’s Basketball Schedule 

NOVEMBER 

WED 15 COLUMBIA UNION 6:00 PM 

FRI 17 (1) Pitt-Johnstown vs. 6:00 PM 

Glenville State 

(1) KU vs. LEMOYNE 8:00 PM 

SAT 18 (1) CONSOLATION GAME 2:00 PM 

(1) CHAMPIONSHIP GAME 4:00 PM 

THU 30 at University of the Sciences 6:00 PM 

DECEMBER 

SAT 2 #SHIPPENSBURG 1:00 PM 

SUN 3 #LOCK HAVEN 1:00 PM 

WED 6 at Columbia Union 6:00 PM 

SAT 9 at Lincoln 1:00 PM 

TUE 19 #at Slippery Rock 6:00 PM 

WED 20 #at Edinboro 5:30 PM 

JANUARY 

WED 3 at Penn State-Berks 6:00 PM 

SAT 6 #at Indiana (PA) 1:00 PM 

SUN 7 #at Clarion 1:00 PM 

WED 10 *WEST CHESTER 6:00 PM 

SUN 14 #CALIFORNIA (PA) 1:00 PM 

WED 17 *at Mansfield 6:00 PM 

SAT 20 *BLOOMSBURG 1:00 PM 

WED 24 *at Millersville 6:00 PM 

SAT 27 *at Cheyney 1:00 PM 

WED 31 *EAST STROUDSBURG 6:00 PM 

FEBRUARY 

SAT 3 *at West Chester 1:00 PM 

WED 7 *MANSFIELD 6:00 PM 

SAT 10 *at Bloomsburg 1:00 PM 

WED 14 *MILLERSVILLE 6:00 PM 

SAT 17 *CHEYNEY 1:00 PM 

SAT 24 *at East Stroudsburg 1:00 PM 

TUE 27 +PSAC Playoffs-First Round TBA 

MARCH 

FRI 2 +PSAC Playoffs-Final Four TBA 

-SAT 3 (at highest East seed) 

Home games in BOLD CAPS 

Non-KU, home tournament games in bold 

* PSAC East contest # PSAC cross-over Contest 

+ if team qualifies (1) Golden Bear Classic

2006-07 Women's Basketball Media Guide - Kutztown University

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