st. joseph's college (bklyn) women's basketball media guide 2002-03

TABLE OF CONTENTSST. JOSEPH’S WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

2002 - 2003 QUICK FACTS

LOCATION ................................. Brooklyn, New YorkFOUNDED...............................................................1916ENROLLMENT.......................................................1,250NATIONAL AFFILIATION ............................. USCAACONFERENCE .................... Hudson Valley Women’sNICKNAME.................................................. Lady BearsCOLORS........................................ Royal Blue & WhiteARENA..........................................Bishop Loughlin H.S.USCAA Tournament Appearances .............................2YEARS (Finish).................. ’00-’01 (4th), .’01-’02 (8th)

STAFF

PRESIDENT..................................Sr. Elizabeth Hill, CSJACADEMIC DEAN............Sr. Margaret Buckley, CSJDIR. OF STUDENT SERVICES ... Sherrie Van ArnamATHLETIC DIRECTOR................. Frank P. CarboneHEAD COACH........... Frank P. Carbone (NYU ‘89)CARBONE’S SJC RECORD (6th Season) ....67 - 75ASSISTANT COACHES .................................................................................Karen Lasker (St. Francis, NY ‘00)....................Richard Norowski (Bloomsburg, PA ‘99)ATHLETIC DEPT. PHONE.................(718) 636-6812ATHLETIC DEPT. FAX........................(718) 636-7425WEBSITE......................................http://www.sjcny.edu

2001 - 2002 RESULTS

2001-2002 HUDSON VALLEY WOMEN’S ATHLETIC CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS

2001-2002 RECORD .........................................19 - 112001-2002 CONFERENCE RECORD......9 - 0 (1st)HOME RECORD.................................................... 8 - 3AWAY / NEUTRAL RECORD........................... 11 - 8

2002 - 2003 AT A GLANCE

STARTERS RETURNING / LOST ........................5 / 0PLAYERS RETURNING / LOST ...........................7 / 2ROSTER BREAKDOWN (Sr./Jr./So./Fr.) ........ 2/4/1/5

OPENING INFORMATIONTeam Roster ..........................2Affi liations & Awards ...........3Season Preview ....................4-5

MEET THE LADY BEARSMary Barry ............................7Nicole Ciorciari ...................8Kim McCorkell .....................9Zoë Robbins .........................10Donna Graff ..........................11Ela Nowakowski ..................12Michelle Softy .......................13Ann-Marie Molina ................13Chantelle McCurty..............14Kim Tuthill..............................14Nicole Caruso......................15Lauren Zecca ........................15

MEET THE COACHESFrank P. Carbone..................17-18Karen Lasker.........................19Richard Norowski ...............20

2002-2003 OPPONENTSAll Opponents ......................22-25Tournaments .........................25Records vs. Opp...................26

2001-2002 RESULTSSeason Recap........................28-29Season Statistics...................30Game Results .......................31

THIS IS ST. JOSEPH’SMore about SJC ...................33-34

CREDITS AND THANKSBehind The Scenes...............35Media Guide Credits...........36

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‘02 - ‘03 TEAM ROSTER ST. JOSEPH’S WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

ALPHABETICAL

NO. NAME YEAR POS. HT. HIGH SCHOOL MAJOR 11 MARY BARRY SR G 5’ 6” MARY LOUIS SPEECH32 NICOLE CARUSO FR G 5’ 4” MARY LOUIS HUMAN RELATIONS15 NICOLE CIORCIARI JR G 5’ 7” ST. JOHN’S PREP CHILD STUDY 25 DONNA GRAFF JR G / F 5’ 7” CHRIST THE KING CHILD STUDY24 KIMBERLY MCCORKELL SR F / G 5’ 5” ST. SAVIOUR CHILD STUDY31 CHANTELLE MCCURTY SO C 5’ 11” PAUL D. SCHREIBER CHILD STUDY44 ANN-MARIE MOLINA FR F / C 5’ 9” MARY LOUIS BIOLOGY33 ELA NOWAKOWSKI JR G 5’ 4” ST. JOHN’S PREP CHILD STUDY21 ZOË ROBBINS JR F 5’ 10” FRANCIS LEWIS ACCOUNTING4 MICHELLE SOFTY FR G 5’ 9” CHRIST THE KING ACCOUNTING5 KIMBERLY TUTHILL FR G 5’ 6” CHRIST THE KING CHILD STUDY10 LAUREN ZECCA FR F / G 5’ 9” PEDDIE (N.J.) CHILD STUDY

NUMERICAL

NO. NAME YEAR POS. HT. HIGH SCHOOL MAJOR 4 MICHELLE SOFTY FR G 5’ 9” CHRIST THE KING ACCOUNTING5 KIMBERLY TUTHILL FR G 5’ 6” CHRIST THE KING CHILD STUDY10 LAUREN ZECCA FR F / G 5’ 9” PEDDIE (N.J.) CHILD STUDY11 MARY BARRY SR G 5’ 6” MARY LOUIS SPEECH15 NICOLE CIORCIARI JR G 5’ 7” ST. JOHN’S PREP CHILD STUDY 21 ZOË ROBBINS JR F 5’ 10” FRANCIS LEWIS ACCOUNTING24 KIMBERLY MCCORKELL SR F / G 5’ 5” ST. SAVIOUR CHILD STUDY25 DONNA GRAFF JR G / F 5’ 7” CHRIST THE KING CHILD STUDY31 CHANTELLE MCCURTY SO C 5’ 11” PAUL D. SCHREIBER CHILD STUDY32 NICOLE CARUSO FR G 5’ 4” MARY LOUIS HUMAN RELATIONS 33 ELA NOWAKOWSKI JR G 5’ 4” ST. JOHN’S PREP CHILD STUDY44 ANN-MARIE MOLINA FR F / C 5’ 9” MARY LOUIS BIOLOGY

HEAD COACH: Frank P. Carbone (6th Season; New York University 1989)ASSISTANT COACHES: Karen Lasker (4th Season; St. Francis College, NY 2000) Richie Norowski (4th Season; Bloomsburg, PA 1999)

BY CLASS (Sr./Jr./So./Fr.):SENIORS (2): Mary Barry, Kim McCorkellJUNIORS (4): Nicole Ciorciari, Donna Graff, Ela Nowakowski, Zoë RobbinsSOPHOMORES (1): Chantelle McCurtyFRESHMEN (5): Nicole Caruso, Ann-Marie Molina, Michelle Softy, Kim Tuthill, Lauren Zecca

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ST. JOSEPH’S WOMEN’S BASKETBALL AFFILIATIONS & AWARDS

ST. JOE’S IS A MEMBER OF A TRADITIONAL-RICH WOMEN’S CONFERENCE:

HUDSON VALLEY WOMEN’S ATHLETIC CONFERENCE (H.V.W.A.C.)

THIS IS THE 4TH SEASON IN WHICH THE LADY BEARS HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THIS REGIONAL LEAGUE WHICH FEATURES MT. ST. VINCENT, YESHIVA, BARD, MARYMOUNT, NEW ROCHELLE, AND PURCHASE.

THE ST. JOE’S ATHLETIC PROGRAM IS A NATIONAL MEMBER OF THE:

UNITED STATES COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (U.S.C.A.A.)

THIS OFFICIALLY SANCTIONED ORGANIZATION PROVIDES OVER 50 SMALL COLLEGES ACROSS THE COUNTRY WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMPETE AGAINST SCHOOLS OF SIMILAR SIZE (UNDER 1,500 FULL TIME ENROLLMENT) AND ABILITY. SIMILAR TO THE N.S.C.A.A., THE MAIN ATTRACTION OF THIS AFFILIATION IS THE POTENTIAL OF QUALIFYING FOR A SEASON-ENDING NATIONAL TOURNAMENT, WHICH ONCE AGAIN WILL BE HELD IN AUBURN, MAINE.

WHICH FEATURES MT. ST. VINCENT, YESHIVA, BARD, MARYMOUNT, NEW ROCHELLE, AND PURCHASE.

THIS OFFICIALLY SANCTIONED ORGANIZATION PROVIDES OVER 50 SMALL COLLEGES ACROSS THE COUNTRY WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMPETE AGAINST SCHOOLS OF SIMILAR SIZE (UNDER 1,500 FULL TIME ENROLLMENT) AND ABILITY. SIMILAR TO THE N.S.C.A.A., THE MAIN ATTRACTION OF THIS AFFILIATION IS THE POTENTIAL OF QUALIFYING FOR A SEASON-ENDING NATIONAL TOURNAMENT, WHICH ONCE AGAIN WILL BE HELD IN AUBURN, MAINE.

MARY BARRYUSCAA ALL-AMERICAN

2001 - 2002 MAJOR AWARD WINNERS

ZOË ROBBINSUSCAA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICAN

FRANK P. CARBONEHVWAC COACH OF THE YEAR

CONGRATULATIONS !

THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF THE LADY BEARS WERE SELECTED FROM AMONG THEIR PEERS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING EFFORTS DURING THE PAST SEASON.

CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIPS

ST. JOE’S ENTERS THE 2002-2003 SEASON WITH DUAL GOALS: THE FIRST BEING TO DEFEND ITS HUDSON VALLEY CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP AND THE SECOND BEING TO MAKE A SERIOUS RUN AT A UNITED STATES COLLEGIATE ASSOCIATION NATIONAL TITLE. WITH EVERY MEMBER OF LAST SEASON’S SQUAD BACK AND BOLSTERED BY THE ADDITION OF 5 STANDOUT RECRUITS, THE LADY BEARS WILL LOOK TO ACCOMPLISH EVEN GREATER GOALS DURING THE CURRENT CAMPAIGN.

ST. JOSEPH’S WOMEN’S BASKETBALL‘02 - ‘03 SEASON PREVIEW

LED BY BARRY, LADY BEARS SET GOALS ON DEFENSE OF CONFERENCE CROWN, WITH AN EYE ON A NATIONAL TITLE.

LED BY SIXTH YEAR COACH FRANK P. CARBONE, THE ST. JOE’S WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PROGRAM HAS BEEN ON A STEADY RISE IN RECENT YEARS, WITH THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE SCHOOL’S FIRST-EVER CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP SERVING AS THE HIGHLIGHT FROM THE 2001-2002 CAMPAIGN. “WE REALLY BELIEVE THAT WE HAVE ALL OF THE PIECES NOW IN PLACE TO NOT ONLY DEFEND OUR CONFERENCE TITLE, BUT MAKE A STRONG BID FOR A RUN AT THE NATIONAL TITLE,” SAID CARBONE. “WE HAD A TASTE OF SUCCESS LAST SEASON, AND THE COMBINATION OF SOLID VETERANS AND IMPACT FRESHMEN SHOULD MAKE US EVEN HUNGRIER TO WANT MORE. IF WE CAN CORRECT A FEW THINGS ALONG THE WAY AND STAY FOCUSED, WE HAVE A CHANCE TO CONTINUE OUR RISE AS ONE OF THE TOP DIVISION 3 PROGRAMS IN THE METROPOLIATION AREA.

CARBONE WILL LOOK TO USCAA ALL-AMERICAN MARY BARRY TO AGAIN LEAD THE LADY BEARS THIS SEASON, AFTER POSTING CAREER HIGH (AND TEAM BEST) TOTALS IN POINTS, AVERAGING 22.9 PER GAME, ALONG WITH TEAM HIGHS IN ASSISTS AND STEALS AS A JUNIOR. “MARY IS OUR LEADER ON THE COURT,” CARBONE SAID. “SHE HAS MEANT MORE TO THIS PROGRAM IN THE LAST FOUR YEARS THAN I COULD EVER EXPLAIN. SHE DOES EVERYTHING FOR US - SCORING, REBOUNDING, PASSING, AND DEFENDING. MARY IS EASILY ONE OF THE MOST DOMINANT PLAYERS AT OUR LEVEL AND SHE IS EASILY THE MOST UNSELFISH GREAT PLAYER THAT I HAVE EVER COACHED. SHE ELEVATES EVERYONE’S GAME WHEN SHE’S AT HER BEST.

ENTERING THIS SEASON, BARRY STANDS 516 POINTS AWAY FROM THE RARIFIED AIR OF THE 2,000 POINT CLUB. SHE IS CURRENTLY THE 2ND LEADING SCORER IN ST. JOE’S BASKETBALL HISTORY.

Senior Guard Mary Barry

BARRY WILL BE JOINED IN THE BACKCOURT BY JUNIORS NICOLE CIORCIARI, DONNA GRAFF AND ELA NOWAKOWSKI. IN ADDITION, NEWCOMERS MICHELLE SOFTY, KIM TUTHILL AND NICOLE CARUSO BRING MUCH NEEDED DEPTH AND SOME GREAT TALENT OF THE OWN TO AN ALREADY EXPERIENCED CREW. CIORCIARI BRINGS A DEADLY THREE-POINT SHOT TO THE TABLE, COMPLEMENTED BY THE STEADY MID-RANGE GAME OF GRAFF AND THE DEFENSIVE-MINDED NOWAKOWSKI. SOFTY AND TUTHILL, OUT OF POWERHOUSE CHRIST THE KING H.S. IN QUEENS, BRING CHAMPIONSHIP EXPERIENCE, ALONG WITH A DUAL PERIMETER / SLASHING

STYLE OF PLAY TO THE TEAM. CARUSO, THE MVP DURING HER SENIOR SEASON AT MARTIN LUTHER H.S., BRINGS YET ANOTHER ADDITIONAL POTENTIAL OFFENSIVE THREAT, GIVING ST. JOE’S PLENTY OF SCORING OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM.

WHILE THE LADY BEARS HAVE A DEEP ROTATION OF GUARDS THAT THEY SHOULD BE ABLE TO RELY ON, THE VERSATILITY OF THE FRONTCOURT FINALLY GIVES ST. JOSEPH’S THE COMPLETE PACKAGE THAT THEY HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR. ALTHOUGH STILL LACKING A HUGE PRESENCE IN THE MIDDLE, ST. JOE’S CAN NOW COMPENSATE FOR THAT LACK OF SIZE WITH A PLETHORA OF WELL-ROUNDED DIVERSE FORWARDS.

LED BY SENIOR KIM MCCORKELL, WHO ALTHOUGH LISTED AT 5’5” BRINGS THE INTENSITY AND HEART OF A 6’5” PLAYER TO THE COURT EVERY TIME OUT, PULLED DOWN A TEAM BEST 280 REBOUNDS (9.3 PER GAME AVERAGE) AND OFTEN SETS THE TEMPO OF THE GAME WITH HER CONSTANT BATTLING AND HUSTLING. “KIM IS AN AMAZING PLAYER TO WATCH,” SAID CARBONE. “IT SEEMS AS IF EVERY GAME I ASK HER TO GUARD SOMEONE 5 OR 6 INCHES TALLER THAN HER, BUT WHEN I LOOK AT THE FINAL NUMBERS, SHE ALWAYS SEEMS TO PULL DOWN 5 OR 6 MORE BOARDS THAN HER COUNTERPART. IT A TRUE JOY TO WATCH HER BATTLE OUT THERE - NO CHALLENGE IS TOO STEEP FOR HER TO OVERCOME.”

MCCORKELL’S GRIT IS BALANCED BY THE SMOOTH GAME OF JUNIOR ZOË ROBBINS, WHO WAS 2ND ON THE TEAM IN SCORING LAST YEAR, WITH 12.4 POINTS PER GAME. ROBBINS, WHO WAS NAMED ALONG WITH BARRY TO THE HUDSON VALLEY ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM, COMBINES A QUICK FIRST STEP TO THE HOOP WITH A STRONG

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MID-RANGE JUMPER, WHICH USUALLY CREATES MANY MATCHUP PROBLEMS FOR THE OTHER TEAM. COMING OFF THE BENCH IS SOPHOMORE CHANTELLE MCCURTY, WHO AT 5’ 11” IS THE TALLEST LADY BEAR. MCCURTY, A TRANSFER FROM KEUKA COLLEGE, JOINED THE TEAM LATE LAST SEASON AND PROVIDED ST. JOE’S WITH SOME MUCH NEEDED DEPTH AT THE FORWARD POSITION AND ADDED A LEGITIMATE SHOT-BLOCKING THREAT TO THE VERTICALLY CHALLENGED ROSTER.

THE ADDITION OF FRESHMEN LAUREN ZECCA (THE PEDDIE SCHOOL) AND ANN-MARIE MOLINA (MARY LOUIS) WILL CERTAINLY BOLSTER THE FRONT LINE AS ZECCA BRINGS A GUARD’S MENTALITY AND SKILL TO THE HIGH POST WHILE MOLINA PROVIDES MUCH NEEDED SIZE AND STRENGTH TO THE LOW BLOCKS.

WHILE THE LADY BEARS APPEAR TO HAVE ALL OF THE PARTS IN PLACE FOR ANOTHER TITLE RUN, THERE ARE MANY POTENTIAL PITFALLS THAT LIE ALONG THE ROAD - WITH THE MOST OBVIOUS BEING THE STRENGTH OF THE ST. JOE’S OPPOSITION. NOT CONTENT TO CRUISE THROUGH THE REGULAR SEASON, CARBONE WENT OUT AND BEEFED UP AN ALREADY DEMANDING SHEDULE WHICH FEATURES CUNY HEAVYWEIGHTS STATEN ISLAND, HUNTER AND CCNY ON THE ROAD AND A VISIT FROM THE 2001-2002 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS, THE APPRENTICE SCHOOL IN EARLY FEBRUARY. COMMENTING ON THE BRUTAL SCHEDULE, CARBONE ADDED, “OUR GOAL AND BELIEF IS THAT IF WE ARE TO BE A SERIOUS CONTENDER IN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIOSHIP PICTURE, WE MUST CHALLENGE OURSELVES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR BY PLAYING WHO WE FEEL ARE THE BEST TEAMS

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Senior Forward Kim McCorkellOUT THERE.” “WE MUST BE ABLE TO PROVE THAT WE CAN MATCH-UP AGAINST THE BEST IF WE TRULY WANT TO BE THE BEST.”

AMONG THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS YEAR’S SCHEDULE IS CERTAINLY THE SURF N’ SLAM TOURNAMENT, WHICH WILL BE HELD DURING CHRISTMAS IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA. THE LADY BEARS ARE GUARANTEED THREE GAMES IN THIS ROUND ROBIN TOURNEY AGAINST SOME OF THE BEST DIVISION III COMPETITION IN THE COUNTRY. “WE ARE INCREDIBLY EXCITED TO BE ABLE TO TRAVEL AND COMPETE IN THIS TYPE OF NATIONAL SETTING”, SAID CARBONE. “THE COLLEGE’S ADMINISTRATION HAS BEEN EXTREMELY SUPPORTIVE OF ALL OF OUR EFFORTS AS A TEAM AND WE APPRECIATE THEIR FAITH IN OUR ABILITY TO REPRESENT THE COLLEGE TO THE BEST OF OUR ABILITY. OUR APPEARANCE ON THE NATIONAL STAGE IN THE PAST 2 YEARS HAS BEEN VERY WELL-RECEIVED AND FURTHER SOLIDIFIES THE COLLEGE’S WILLINGNESS TO PROVIDE US WITH OPPORTUNITIES THAT WOULDN’T NORMALLY EXIST FOR A SCHOOL OUR SIZE. WHILE WE MAY NOT COME AWAY WITH 3 WINS, WE WILL CERTAINLY CONTINUE OUR QUEST TO PUT

Head Coach Frank P. Carbone

“ST. JOE’S WOMEN’S BASKETBALL ON THE MAP”.

WHILE EXPECTATIONS ARE UNDERSTANDBLY HIGH, CARBONE IS KEENLY AWARE AND CAUTIOUS THAT THERE ARE MANY OBSTACLES TO SURPASS IF THE LADY BEARS WANT TO ACHIEVE THEIR LOFTY GOALS FOR THE 2002-2003 SEASON. CARBONE ADDS, “WHILE WE ARE VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE AN EXTREMELY TALENTED GROUP OF YOUNG WOMEN ON THIS YEAR’S TEAM, WE MUST REALIZE THAT WE HAVE TO WORK EVEN HARDER TO CONTINUE STRIVING FOR THE NEXT LEVEL OF SUCCESS.” WE HAVE TO BE TOTALLY COMMITTED AS A UNIT TO THE ULTIMATE GOAL IF WE ARE TO ACHIEVE OUR MISSION - THIS CAN BE ATTAINED BY SIMPLY PRACTICNG HARDER, FOCUSING MORE INTENTLY ON THE TASK AT HAND, OR EVEN BEING WILLING TO SACRIFICE ONE’S ROLES AND MINUTES BOTH ON AND OFF THE COURT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TEAM. IN FACT, THIS WILL BE THE TRUE TEST AND CHALLENGE FOR THE LADY BEARS THIS YEAR. HOWEVER, I AM SUPREMELY PROUD AND CONFIDENT OF MY PLAYERS AND BELIEVE THAT WE WILL INDEED HAVE A PHENOMENAL SEASON!”

GOLADY

BEARS !

PROJECTED SEASON-OPENING STARTING LINEUP

SR. G MARY BARRY JR. G NICOLE CIORCIARI JR. F DONNA GRAFF SR. F KIM MCCORKELL JR. C ZOË ROBBINS

SR. G MARY BARRY JR. G NICOLE CIORCIARI JR. F DONNA GRAFF SR. F KIM MCCORKELL JR. C ZOË ROBBINS


NICOLE CIORCIARIDONNA GRAFF

CHANTELLE MCCURTYZOË ROBBINS

ELA NOWAKOWSKI

THE PLAYERSo PLAYERS BIOGRAPHIES

KIM MCCORKELLMARY BARRY

o PLAYERS STATISTICS

LAUREN ZECCAMICHELLE SOFTYNICOLE CARUSO

KIM TUTHILLANN-MARIE MOLINA

MARY BARRY 1111Senior • Guard • 5 - 6

Ozone Park, Queens / Mary Louis

BARRY’S CAREER STATISTICSYr. GM FG/FGA FG/FGA FG/FGA FG % 3PT-3A 3PT-3A 3PT-3A 3P% FT-FTA FT-FTA FT-FTA FT % REB AST ST Blk TP Avg. Avg. Fr. 28/28 97/270 35.9% 30/99 30.3% 99/159 62.3% 192 129 100 5 383 13.7So. 30/30 110/280 39.3% 48/150 32.0% 72/110 65.5% 153 107 107 7 436 14.5Jr. 29/30 151/380 39.7% 82/218 37.6% 117/174 67.2% 230 107 104 11 665 22.9Tot. 87/88 358/930 38.5% 160/467 34.3% 288/443 65.0% 575 343 311 23 1,484 17.0

AT A GLANCEShould once again contend for USCAA All-American and Hudson Valley All-Conference honors…can score from anywhere on the court…a complete player who also contributes in many areas…will look to add a unprecedented 4th straight season with over 100 points, 100 rebounds, 100 assists, and 100 steals…currently ranks 2nd on all-time Lady Bears scoring list…has a chance at becoming only the 2nd player in St. Joe’s history to score 2,000 points for her career (1,484)…team co-captain since her sophomore season.

AS A JUNIOR (2001 - 2002)Became the fi rst women’s basketball player in St. Joe’s history to receive national All-American honors as she was named to the U.S.C.A.A. All-American Team…was named U.S.C.A.A. Player of the Week three times…selected to the Hudson Valley Athletic Conference’s All-Conference Team…scored a career high 48 points vs. Hood College in Maryland on 11/30/01…named to the Hood College All-Tournament Team…scored her 1,000th career point vs. CSI on 12/8/01.

AS A SOPHOMORE (2000 - 2001)Was selected to the Hudson Valley Athletic Conference’s All-Conference Team…was selected to the fi rst team on the Women’s Intercollegiate Athletic Conference’s All-Conference Team…was Lady Bear’s Most Valuable Player…started all 30 games…scored a season high 30 points vs. Centenary on 1/18/01.

AS A FRESHMAN (1999 - 2000)Named to the All-Tourney Team at the Webber College Classic in Orlando, Fla…selected as team Rookie of the Year…started 27 games.

HIGH SCHOOLPlayed varsity (2 years) and junior varsity (2 years) basketball…received MVP Award all four seasons at Mary Louis…also played varsity softball.

PERSONALBorn on October 27, 1981…daughter of Helen and Patrick…has two sisters, Helen and Margaret and one brother, Patrick…is majoring in Speech Communication…wants to become a Speech Pathologist.

ST. JOSEPH’S WOMEN’S BASKETBALL MEET THE LADY BEARS


NICOLE CIORCIARI1515Junior • Guard • 5 - 7

Maspeth, Queens / St. John’s Prep

AT A GLANCEDeadly three-point threat if left open from any spot beyond the arc...when “on”, she can literally take over the game...has worked hard to develop all-around game, particularly in trying to be a threat around the rim...good weak side rebounder and distributes the ball very well to the open player....overcame wrist and hand injuries in each of her fi rst two seasons to post solid overall numbers despite missing a number of games...if she can continue to diversify all elements of her game, she will continue to receive a bulk of the minutes at the “2” spot.

AS A SOPHOMORE (2001 - 2002)Missed 8 games from December through mid-January with a fractured left wrist suffered vs. Five Towns on 12/7...scored career-high 26 points vs. York College on 2/12...was named to the USCAA All-Tournament Team based on her headline performance in the opening game (20 points vs. CMTC) and steady play throughout the event....received the team’s Coaches’ Award.

AS A FRESHMAN (2000 - 2001)Was mainly used in the sixth man role throughout much of the season...appeared in all 30 games....played despite a fractured fi nger throughout the latter portion of the season.

HIGH SCHOOLPlayed varsity (3 years) and junior varsity (1 year) basketball…received the Marianne Noonan Sportsmanship Award in senior year…also played varsity volleyball and softball for 2 seasons.

PERSONALBorn on December 6, 1982…daughter of Eileen and David…has one sister, Annamarie…is a Child Study major…wants to be an Elementary School teacher…played C.Y.O. ball for St. Stan’s in Maspeth....currently coaches in the intramural basketball program at St. Stan’s in Greenpoint.

CIORCIARI’S CAREER STATISTICSYr. GM FG/FGA FG/FGA FG/FGA FG % 3PT-3A 3PT-3A 3PT-3A 3P% FT-FTA FT-FTA FT-FTA FT % REB AST ST Blk TP Avg. Avg. Fr. 30/30 50/138 36.2% 29/80 36.3% 3/9 33.3% 79 31 21 7 132 4.4So. 22/30 61/194 31.1% 38/120 31.7% 8/18 44.4% 98 48 24 6 168 7.6Tot. 52/60 111/332 33.4% 67/200 33.5% 11/27 40.7% 177 79 45 13 300 5.8

MEET THE LADY BEARS ST. JOSEPH’S WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

MY GOALS FOR THIS SEASON ARE:To reach the Final Four of the USCAA Tournament and to become more versatile and take

more risks and not rely on just one specfi c part of my game.


KIM McCORKELL 2424Senior • Forward • 5 - 5

Princess Bay, Staten Island / St. Saviour

MCCORKELL’S CAREER STATISTICSYr. GM FG/FGA FG/FGA FG/FGA FG % 3PT-3A 3PT-3A 3PT-3A 3P% FT-FTA FT-FTA FT-FTA FT % REB AST ST Blk TP Avg. Avg. Fr. 20/28 40/171 23.4% 0/4 0.0% 32/74 43.2% 124 26 13 6 112 5.6So. 29/30 74/178 41.6% 0/0 0.0% 42/91 46.2% 201 20 39 3 190 6.6Jr. 30/30 102/258 39.5% 0/1 0.0% 34/92 37.0% 280 51 46 13 238 7.9Tot. 79/88 224/607 36.9% 0/5 0.0% 108/257 42.0% 605 97 98 22 540 6.8

AT A GLANCETrue team leader...superb rebounder who compensates for lack of height with terrifc positioning and great effort and energy...points and rebounding numbers have increased steadily for past 3 seasons...will begin season at the forward spot, but may be asked to play out on the wing...worked hard to improve mid-range jumper over summer...currently 6th on All-Time Lady Bears scoring list (540).

AS A JUNIOR (2001 - 2002)Named Team Co-Captain...Named Hudson Valley Conference Player of the Week in late November...matched her career best with 18 points vs. Brooklyn on 11/20/01...set season best totals in PPG (7.9), Total Rebounds (280)...started all 30 games.

AS A SOPHOMORE (2000 - 2001)Received Team’s Coaches’ Award…scored a career-high 18 points vs. Lehman on 1/18/01...started all 29 games in which she appeared....led the Lady Bear’s in total rebounds with 201.

AS A FRESHMAN (1999 - 2000)Was named Team’s Most Improved Player...returned from early season leg injury and became a regular starter in the 2nd half.

HIGH SCHOOLPlayed varsity (3 years) and junior varsity (1 year) basketball…also played varsity volleyball (4 years) and softball (3 years).

PERSONALBorn on July 30, 1981…daughter of Patricia and James…has one brother, James and one sister, Kelly Ann...is a Child Study major…wants to be a 2nd

Grade teacher…played C.Y.O ball for Good Shepard in Gravesend.

MY GOALS FOR THE TEAM THIS SEASON ARE:To repeat as Hudson Valley Champions and make it to the National

Championships in Maine.

MEET THE LADY BEARSST. JOSEPH’S WOMEN’S BASKETBALL


ZOË ROBBINS2121Junior • Forward • 5 - 10

Elmhurst, Queens / Francis Lewis

ROBBINS’ CAREER STATISTICSYr. GM FG/FGA FG/FGA FG/FGA FG % 3PT-3A 3PT-3A 3PT-3A 3P% FT-FTA FT-FTA FT-FTA FT % REB AST ST Blk TP Avg. Avg. Fr. 30/30 103/348 29.6% 0/1 0.0% 110/177 62.1% 193 45 29 39 316 10.5So. 30/30 135/404 33.4% 0/0 0.0% 102/158 64.6% 236 76 37 39 372 12.4Tot. 60/60 238/752 31.6% 0/1 0.0% 212/335 63.2% 429 121 63 78 688 11.4

AT A GLANCEVersatile, steady forward who is comfortable at both the high and low post...likes to attack the rim from all areas of the key and has a solid mid-range jump shot...led team in blocks last season....averaged double digits in points in both seasons...above average free throw shooter who has a knack for getting to the line...should continue to start and get a bulk of the minutes at the 3 and 4 spots..currently 4th on All-Time Lady Bears scoring list (688)....could reach the 1,000 point plateau at some point in late February.

AS A SOPHOMORE (2001 - 2002)Became the fi rst St. Joe’s athlete in any sport to receive national Academic All-American honors as she was selected to the USCAA squad...Named to the Hudson Valley All-Conference Team... scored a career best 23 points vs. Yeshiva on 2/4/02...set season best totals in PPG (12.4), and total rebounds (236)...started all 30 games.

AS A FRESHMAN (2000 - 2001)Was a 2nd Team All-Conference selection in the Women’s Intercollegiate Athletic Conference …scored a season-high 21 points vs. Lehman on 1/6/01...was the team’s 2nd leading scorer and rebounder....led the team in blocked shots with 39.

HIGH SCHOOLPlayed varsity (3 years) and junior varsity (1 year) basketball.

PERSONALBorn on August 12, 1982…daughter of Linda and Frank…has one sister, Lacey…is an Accounting / Business major…wants to be a CPA or lawyer…played C.Y.O basketball for St. Barts in Elmhurst...currently coaches in the intramural basketball program at St. Stan’s in Greenpoint.

MY GOALS FOR THIS SEASON ARE:To be National Champs and to be selected as a USCAA All-America Athlete !!!



DONNA GRAFF 2525Junior • Guard • 5 - 7

Middle Village, Queens / Christ The King

GRAFF’S CAREER STATISTICSYr. GM FG/FGA FG/FGA FG/FGA FG % 3PT-3A 3PT-3A 3PT-3A 3P% FT-FTA FT-FTA FT-FTA FT % REB AST ST Blk TP Avg. Avg. Fr. 30/30 82/244 33.6% 0/3 0.0% 37/60 61.7% 143 51 33 16 201 6.7So. 30/30 104/305 34.1% 0/5 0.0% 42/62 67.7% 234 65 45 12 250 8.3Tot. 60/60 186/549 33.8% 0/8 0.0% 79/122 64.8% 377 116 78 28 451 7.5

AT A GLANCESteady, consistent contributer in all aspects of the game throughout her fi rst two years...does all the little things that help a team succeed that usually don’t appear in a boxscore....solid free throw shooter...has really worked to improve her rebounding, and despite lack of size, can handle the forward position when called upon...team’s best on-the-ball defender and usually covers the other team’s top point players....shows calm and poise under pressure.

AS A SOPHOMORE (2001 - 2002)Started all 30 games...led the team in Free Throw shooting at 67.7%...placed 3rd on the team in 5 statistical categories - points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocked shots....erupted for a career-high 22 points vs. Polytechnic on 1/21/02...member of Sigma Iota Chi Honor Society.

AS A FRESHMAN (2000 - 2001)Was named team’s Rookie of the Year...scored season-high 15 points vs. Baruch on 2/1/01...appeared in all 30 games.

HIGH SCHOOLPlayed varsity (2 years) and JV (2 years) basketball…member of 1999 & 2000 New York State Women’s Basketball Team…member of National Honor Society and Who’s Who of American H. S. Students.

PERSONALBorn on July 25, 1982…daughter of Grace and James…two sisters are Teresa and Christine, who both graduated from St. Joe’s…is majoring in Child Study…wants to be an Elementary School Teacher…hobbies are sleeping, watching television, and shopping…played C.Y.O. ball for St. Margaret’s in Middle Village...currently coaches in the intramural basketball program at St. Stan’s in Greenpoint.

MY GOALS FOR THIS SEASON ARE:To repeat as Hudson Valley Champs and come home with a National Championship !!!




ELA NOWAKOWSKI3333Junior • Guard • 5 - 4

Greenpoint, Brooklyn / St. John’s Prep

NOWAKOWSKI’S CAREER STATISTICSYr. GM FG/FGA FG/FGA FG/FGA FG % 3PT-3A 3PT-3A 3PT-3A 3P% FT-FTA FT-FTA FT-FTA FT % REB AST ST Blk TP Avg. Avg. Fr. 28/30 27/63 42.9% 0/1 0.0% 14/33 42.4% 28 17 23 0 68 2.4So. 29/30 45/129 34.9% 0/0 0.0% 29/49 59.2% 52 37 39 2 119 4.1Tot. 57/60 72/192 37.5% 0/1 0.0% 43/82 52.4% 80 54 62 2 187 3.3

AT A GLANCEPrimarily a defensive specialist, who’s energy, intensity, and ball-hawking ablilty is a true asset coming off the bench...appears to be in constant motion and generally wears downs the opponent’s top ball-handlers...has improved her offensive game in certain areas, but needs to be more consistent and poised with the ball in order to enhance her role...quickest player on the team.

AS A SOPHOMORE (2001 - 2002)Played important and productive role throughout the year, but was particularly effective when Ciorciari went down with the wrist injury....started 11 games during the season....statistics in all offensive categories nearly doubled from her rookie year...scored a career-high 11 points vs. Bard on 1/26....won the Team’s Hustle Award...member of Sigma Iota Chi Honor Society.

AS A FRESHMAN (2000 - 2001)Appeared in 28 out of 30 games, placing 4th on the team in steals with 23....connected for a season-best 10 points vs. Medgar Evers on 11/27/00.

HIGH SCHOOLPlayed varsity (1 year) and junior varsity (1 year) basketball...also played varsity soccer and softball for 1 season.

PERSONALBorn on December 16, 1982…daughter of Teresa and Richard…has one sister, Diane…is a Child Study major…wants to be an Elementary School teacher…played C.Y.O. ball for St. Stan’s in Greenpoint...participated in EuroCycle ‘01 with the St. Stan’s Athletic League, bicycling 1,000 miles across 6 European countries in the Summer of 2001...coaches basketball and soccer for St. Stan’s in their Intramural program.

MY GOALS FOR THIS SEASON ARE:To be the best team that we can be and stay confi dent without ever giving up !


GETTING TO KNOW MICHELLE:

My personal goals this season are: To gain confi dence and play as hard as I can.I came to St. Joe’s because: It’s close to home, small, and I wanted to play basketball.My role model in life is: My grandmother because she was so strong and always stood up for herself.Favorite Movie: Love and BasketballFavorite Pre-Game Meal: Chicken Ceasar SaladMy ESPN SportsCenter highlight would be: Hitting a half-court buzzer beater shot to win a Championship.Favorite Song: The Mr. Softy Ice Cream Truck tune.

MICHELLE SOFTY 44Freshman • Guard • 5 - 9

Ridgewood, Queens / Christ The KingAT A GLANCE

Should make an immediate impact on both ends of the fl oor...has great range and can take it to the hoop with authority...reads passing lanes very well on defense...intense work ethic should pay off with steady improvement as season progresses...High School National Champion-ship experience gives her big advantage as a rookie.

HIGH SCHOOLPlayed varsity (3 years) and junior varsity (1 year) basketball…member of National Honor Society

PERSONALBorn on August 3, 1984…daughter of Nicholas and Janet…has two sisters, Christine and Melissa…graduated from Christ the King Regional High School…is majoring in Accounting…played C.Y.O. ball for Our Lady of Miraculous Medal in Ridgewood...currently coaches in the intramural basketball program at St. Stan’s in Greenpoint.

ANN-MARIE MOLINA 4444Freshman • Center / Forward • 5 - 9

Flushing, Queens / Mary Louis

GETTING TO KNOW ANN-MARIE:

To improve as a player the season, I am: Going to work on my lefty lay-up and to learn to work well with my teammates..I came to St. Joe’s because: I liked the small, close-knit feeling of the school and wanted to play basketball.If I could meet one person it would be: Dennis Rodman because I like how he plays on the court. He is a great defensive player and a great rebounder.Favorite Movie: Beauty and the BeastMy ESPN SportsCenter highlight was: Making 2 free throws in the last seconds of the Msgnr. King Tournament to send the game into overtime.

AT A GLANCEStrong, ultra-intense rebounder who likes to get extremely physical in post...nice touch around the basket...will start season coming off the bench, but size and strength will lead to greater role as season progresses...great hustle and energy in practice and games...durability a question mark, but if she can stay healthy will contribute mightily to team’s success.

HIGH SCHOOLPlayed varsity (1 year) and junior varsity (1 years) basketball…career limited due to two serious knee injuries…also played softball as a Senior…member of National Honor Society and Who’s Who of American H.S. Students

PERSONALBorn on April 8, 1984…daughter of Melinda and John… has one brother John…is planning to major in Biology…wants to be a Physical Therapist…likes to sing…played C.Y.O. ball for St. Ann’s in Flushing.



GETTING TO KNOW CHANTELLE:

My personal goals this season are: To provide more encouragement to my teammates and practice, practice, practice !!I came to St. Joe’s because: They have an excellent Child Study Program.My role model in life is: My mother because she is such as caring and selfl ess person. She is strong, intelligent and a hard-working woman.My grandmother because she was so strong and always stood up for herself.Favorite TV Show: Punky BrewsterFavorite Song: For My People (M. Elliott)

CHANTELLE McCURTY3131Sophomore • Center • 5 - 11

Sunset Park, Brooklyn / Paul D. SchreiberAT A GLANCE

Joined team last season during 2nd semester and made immediate impact, leading the Lady Bears to 8 consecutive wins...appeared in just 11 games overall, but should have huge impact with a full year under her belt...terrifi c on-the-ball defender, with height and wingspan contributing to high blocked shot count...exact role will vary, depending on matchups and how much of a threat she becomes on offense, but minutes should remain constant...with practice, has tremendous potential over time.

HIGH SCHOOLPlayed 2 years varisty basketball…accomplished track star, gaining all division in the hurdles, high jump, and pentatholon…member of school Honor Roll.

PERSONALBorn on June 10, 1982…daughter of Lillian Cruz and Dwayne McCurty…has two brothers, Sedrick and Donovan and one sister, Anjelique……transferred from Keuka in Spring of ’02…is majoring in Child Study with a concentration in Human Relations…enjoys chess, reading, and drawing.

KIMBERLY TUTHILL55Freshman • Guard • 5 - 6

Bushwick, Brooklyn / Christ The King

GETTING TO KNOW KIM:

To improve as a player the season, I am:Going to gain my confi dence in myself and in my overall game.I came to St. Joe’s because: It has an excellent reputation for the fi eld of study that I’m majoring in.Favorite Class: English 103 with Professor KingFavorite Movie: GreaseFavorite Pre-Game Meal: Salad

AT A GLANCEShould contend for minutes both at the point and at shooting guard as she possesses great court vision along with a solid jumper....strong defender with quick hands...can extend a defense with great range on shot....tremendous High School varsity background should prove quite benefi cial both on and off the court...displays infectious enthusiasm and shows leadership potential.

HIGH SCHOOLPlayed varsity (3 years) and junior varsity (1 year) basketball.

PERSONALBorn on October 26, 1984…daughter of Marlene and Walter…has three brothers, Jason, Brian, and Jonathan…plans to be a Child Study major…played C.Y.O. ball for St. Pancras in Glendale...currently coaches in the intramural basketball program at St. Stan’s in Greenpoint.



GETTING TO KNOW NICOLE:

My goals for the team this year are: For all of us to have an injury free season and to fi nish with the best record in the history of St. Joe’s.To improve as a player, I am: Watching everything that Mary Barry does on the court. Favorite Pre-Game Meal: Cocoa PuffsIf I could meet one person...: It would be God, and I would ask Him why he made me so short.My role model in sports is: Sue Bird because she is a great player and leader.Favorite Movie: Love and Basketball

NICOLE CARUSO 3232Freshman • Guard • 5 - 4

Greenpoint, Brooklyn / Martin LutherAT A GLANCE

Has fl ashy offensive game, capable of scoring both off the dribble and from long range...has good basketball instincts and features a quick fi rst step complemented by the ability to hit shots in traffi c...will contribute primarily as a backup at the point, but versatility will be an asset as the season progresses and she gets more experience under her belt.

HIGH SCHOOLPlayed 3 years varisty basketball…was selected Most Valuable Player during her Senior year at Martin Luther.

PERSONALBorn on October 16, 1983…daughter of Sam Caruso and Nilsa Feliciano…has one brother, Anthony…moved back to Brooklyn three years ago after a stint in Pennslyvania...is a Child Study major…likes to read and write poetry.

LAUREN ZECCA 1010Freshman • Forward / Guard • 5 - 7

Woodside, Queens / Peddie, N.J.

GETTING TO KNOW LAUREN:

My personal goals for this season are: To truly contribute a positive and supportive attitude as well as my individual abilities to a team that is very talented.I came to St. Joe’s because: The classes were smaller than Fordham and I felt it offered a better learning environment to achieve the career goals that I want.Favorite Pre-Game Meal: Chocolate Favorite Song: My DecemberMy role model is: My father because no matter how many hardships he’s faced, he’s overcome very tough times and always remains grateful. He also has the wonderful gift of being to touch people’s lives.

AT A GLANCEPosseses a great combination of forward and guard skills, which will allow her to be used anywhere from the 2, 3 or 4 spots on the fl oor...most comfortable facing the basket, with above average ball-handling skills for someone her size and has a soft mid-range touch...has tremendous upside - once more confi dence is established, could contend for a starting start by year-end...makes excellent decisions and is almost like having another coach on the fl oor.

HIGH SCHOOLPlayed varsity (4 years) basketball and softball (3 years).

PERSONALBorn on June 13, 1983…daughter of Grace King and Martin Zecca…has two brothers, Billy and Phillip and two sisters, Elizabeth and Kim…transferred from Fordham in 2002…is a Child Study major…wants to be a 5th Grade teacher…enjoys coaching basketball and acting…played and currently coaches C.Y.O basketball for St. Mary Winfi eld in Woodside.



THE COACHES

o COACHES BIOGRAPHIES

FRANK P. CARBONEKAREN LASKER

RICHARD NOROWSKI

THE CARBONE FILE:

PERSONAL:Resides: Greenpoint, BrooklynBorn: October 24, 1967College: New York University ‘89High School: Regis ‘85Family: Single

COACHING CAREER:Years at St. Joseph’s: 6 St. Joseph’s 2nd Head Coach (since reinstitution of program in 1995)Years as Head Coach: 6

RECORD AT ST. JOSEPH’S:Year W - L PCT.‘97-’98 10 - 16 .384‘98-’99 8 - 18 .308‘99-’00 11 - 18 .379‘00-’01 19 - 11* .633‘01-’02 19 - 11*# .633

TOTALS 67 - 74 .475 * Qualifi ed for National Tourney # Conference Champions

OTHER DUTIES AT SJC:Athletic Director (1st yr.),Sports Information (2nd yr.),Head Women’s Softball Coach (3rd yr.)

OTHER OCCUPATION:Founder and Director,St. Stan’s Athletic League

COMMUNITY ROLES:Member, Community Board #1 inGreenpoint / Williamsburg (3 yrs.)Board of Directors, Greenpoint Y.M.C.A. (2 yrs.)

COACHING STAFFST. JOSEPH’S WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

FRANK P. CARBONEHead Coach

In just 5 years, Frank Carbone has raised the level of expectations for the Women’s Basketball program at St. Joseph’s College to tremendous heights. Back in 1997 when he took the helm of a Lady Bears ship that was barely afl oat, Carbone has worked long and hard to shore up the hull and guide the development of St. Joe’s along a steady and sure course to success. Along the way, not only has the women’s basketball program gained a new found level of respect and admiration, but it has done so in record-setting measures.

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COACHING STAFF ST. JOSEPH’S WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Coming off its fi rst ever Hudson Valley Conference championship in 2001-2002, no season in recent memory has stirred such a feeling of optimism for the Lady Bears, who look to not only defend their title in ’02-’03 but to eclipse the 20 win mark for the fi rst time in the school’s history. Much of the reason for this feeling is the ambition, drive and vision of Coach Carbone – who has assembled a talented and deep roster while imbedding his values of dedication, trust and loyalty among his battle-tested crew.

Included in Coach Carbone’s accomplishments are leading the Lady Bears to two consecutive 19 win seasons (both school records), capping off a perfect 2001-2002 Hudson Valley Conference campaign with a league title, and advancing to the post-season and an appearance in the quarterfi nals of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association’s for the past two seasons (including reaching the Final Four in 2000-2001).

Under Coach Carbone’s guidance, players like Mary Barry and Zoë Robbins have made dramatic improvements in their games and have blossomed into National All-American and Hudson Valley All-Conference selections.

MARY BARRY:He’s bold ! He’s not only a coach, but a friend and he knows what buttons to push to make you play “your” game.

KIM MCCORKELL:He inspires me to be a better player, person, and leader both on and off the court.

ZOË ROBBINS:He always believes in you – when your confi dence is low, he always gives you a boost !

CHANTELLE MCCURTY:He is very encouraging, honest, fun and always there to help you.

THE LADY BEARS ON FRANK:

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Above and beyond all else, Carbone truly cares about his team as people fi rst and players second. Building confi dence and establishing a fi rm bond through trust and loyalty form the basis of his coaching philosophy.

THE LASKER FILE:

PERSONAL:Resides: Greenpoint, BrooklynBorn: April 15, 1978College: St. Francis College, NY ‘00High School: St. John’s Preparatory ‘96Family: Single

COACHING CAREER:Years at St. Joseph’s: 4 All as an Assistant under Coach Carbone

OTHER DUTIES AT SJC:Athletic Offi ce Assistant (1st yr.),

FULL- TIME OCCUPATION:Seventh Grade Literacy Teacher forthe Board of Education @ J.H.S. 50in Brooklyn

COACHING STAFFST. JOSEPH’S WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

KAREN LASKERAssistant Coach

Karen has been a vital component to the success of the Lady Bears, working side-by-side with Coach Carbone every step of the way to help develop the entire Women’s Program at St. Joe’s. As the only female member of the staff, she serves an incredibly important role assessing the individual needs of each Lady Bear both on and off the court. Her caring nature and extreme dedication to the players have been terrifi c assets and benefi cial to the entire program. Karen has coached at a vari-ety of levels and is a product of the St. Stan’s Athletic League in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. She also played varsity basketball during her years at St. John’s Prep High School in Astoria.

KAREN ON THE LADY BEARS:“THE LADY BEARS ARE NOT ONLY A TALENTED

BASKETBALL TEAM, THEY ARE A GROUP OF YOUNG WOMEN WHO ALL HAVE A BRIGHT FUTURE WAIT-

ING FOR THEM AFTER THE BUZZER SOUNDS.”

“IF WE CAN CONTINUE TO STRENGTHEN OUR WEAKNESSES AND GROW BOTH ON AND OFF THE COURT, I HAVE NO DOUBT THAT WE CAN BE NA-

TIONAL CHAMPIONS SOME DAY !”

THE LADY BEARSON KAREN:

DONNA GRAFF: “She is always there to listen and is like another sister to me.”ZOË ROBBINS: “She helps you excel on the court but always lets you know the real deal.”

ANN-MARIE MOLINA: “She is a cool and easy person to talk to - about anything !”


THE NOROWSKI FILE:

PERSONAL:Resides: Greenpoint, BrooklynBorn: May 15, 1977College: Bloomsburg University, PA ‘99High School: St. John’s Preparatory ‘95Family: Single

COACHING CAREER:Years at St. Joseph’s: 4 All as an Assistant under Coach Carbone

OTHER DUTIES AT SJC:Athletic Offi ce Manager (1st yr.),

FULL- TIME OCCUPATION:Fraud Investigator for New York City

COACHING STAFF ST. JOSEPH’S WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

RICHARD NOROWSKIAssistant Coach

Richie’s duties for Coach Carbone cover a wide spectrum, ranging from playmaking, recruiting, scouting, along with strength and conditioning. A noted nutrition expert, his advice on keeping the Lady Bears eating properly is among his special skills. Norowski has worked closely with Coach Carbone for over a decade within the St. Stan’s Athletic League, before coming aboard the SJC staff upon the comple-tion of his studies at Bloomsburg. With the combination of his knowledge of the game and the solid base of returnees and freshmen, he is fully confi dent that the pieces are in place for a run at a national title.

RICHIE ON THE LADY BEARS:“COACHING THE LADY BEARS HAS BEEN A GREAT

EXPERIENCE FOR ME ! OUR GIRLS MAKE COACHING A LOT OF FUN. IT IS IMPORTANT FOR ME TO MAKE THEM THE BEST THAT THEY CAN BE BOTH ON AND

OFF THE COURT. I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING THEM GROW AND MATURE AS A GROUP.”

RICHIE ON THE STAFF:“WORKING WITH FRANK AND KAREN HAS MADE

COACHING COLLEGE BASKETBALL A TRULY SPECIAL EXPERIENCE. COACHING AT THIS LEVEL HAS ALWAYS BEEN A LIFE-LONG GOAL FOR ME AND TO ACHIEVE IT WITH TWO CLOSE FRIENDS HAS MADE IT EVEN MORE FULFILLING. WITH THE THREE OF US TOGETHER ON

THE SAME TEAM, THE SKY’S THE LIMIT !”


OPPONENTSo OPPONENTS INFORMATION

o ALL-TIME SERIES RECORDS

2002 - 2003 OPPONENTS ST. JOSEPH’S WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Practical Bible CollegeLady Swordsmen

LOCATION: Bible School Park, N.Y.WEBSITE: www.practical.eduENROLLMENT: 250NICKNAME: Lady SwordsmenCOLORS: Maroon & GoldCONFERENCE: North Atlantic ChristianHOME COURT: Robb GymCAPACITY: 1,000ATHLETICS DIRECTOR: Tom O’ConnorPHONE: (607) 729-1581HEAD COACH: Tom O’Connor’01-’02 RECORD: 1 – 19RECENT SERIES: PB, 2 - 1LAST MEETING: SJC, forfeit (‘98)

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH @7:00 p.m. at ROBB GYM

Marymount CollegeSaints

LOCATION: Tarrytown, N.Y.WEBSITE: www.marymt.edu ENROLLMENT: 1,100NICKNAME: SaintsCOLORS: Blue & WhiteCONFERENCE: Hudson ValleyHOME COURT: Marymount ArenaCAPACITY: 250ATHLETICS DIRECTOR: PHONE: (914) 332-8333HEAD COACH: Marla Roberts’01-’02 RECORD: N/ARECENT SERIES: SJC, 4 - 0LAST MEETING: SJC, 75 - 37 (‘02)

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH @7:30 p.m. at MARYMOUNT ARENA

Brooklyn CollegeLady Bridges

LOCATION: Brooklyn, N.Y.WEBSITE: www.brooklyn.cuny.eduENROLLMENT: 15,000NICKNAME: Lady BridgesCOLORS: Maroon & GoldCONFERENCE: ECAC, CUNYACHOME COURT: Roosevelt GymCAPACITY: 800ATHLETICS DIRECTOR: Bruce FilosaPHONE: (718) 951-5366HEAD COACH: Alex Lang’01-’02 RECORD: N/ARECENT SERIES: Tied, 5 - 5LAST MEETING: SJC, 63 - 23 (‘02)

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH @7:30 p.m. at BISHOP LOUGHLIN

Medgar Evers CollegeLady Cougars

LOCATION: Brooklyn, N.Y.WEBSITE: www.mec.cuny.edu ENROLLMENT: 4,800NICKNAME: Lady CougarsCOLORS: Gold / Black / WhiteCONFERENCE: ECAC, CUNYACHOME COURT: Medgar Evers GymCAPACITY: 300ATHLETICS DIRECTOR: Roy AndersonPHONE: (718) 270-6071HEAD COACH: Roy Anderson’01-’02 RECORD: 10 - 17RECENT SERIES: SJC, 3 - 2LAST MEETING: SJC, 67 - 53 (‘02)

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2ND @7:30 p.m. at BISHOP LOUGHLIN

College of Staten IslandDolphins

LOCATION: Staten Island, N.Y.WEBSITE: www.csi.cuny.edu/athleticsENROLLMENT: 10,500NICKNAME: DolphinsCOLORS: Maroon & BlueCONFERENCE: ECAC, CUNYACHOME COURT: CSI Sports & Rec. CenterCAPACITY: 1,200ATHLETICS DIR.: Dr. Harold MerrittPHONE: (718) 982-3160HEAD COACH: Marguerite Gualtieri’01-’02 RECORD: 18 - 10RECENT SERIES: CSI, 4 - 0 LAST MEETING: CSI, 91 - 81

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7TH @5:30 p.m. at CSI S & R CENTER

York CollegeCardinals

LOCATION: Jamaica, N.Y.WEBSITE: www.cuny.edu/york.html ENROLLMENT: 6,300NICKNAME: CardinalsCOLORS: Red & WhiteCONFERENCE: ECAC, CUNYACHOME COURT: York GymnasiumCAPACITY: 1,200ATHLETICS DIRECTOR: Linda R. BarleyPHONE: (718) 262-5112HEAD COACH: Jackie Smith’01-’02 RECORD: 13 - 14RECENT SERIES: SJC, 1 - 0LAST MEETING: SJC, 83 - 60

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14TH @ 1:00 p.m. at YORK GYMNASIUM

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JANUARY 2003

Immaculata CollegeMighty Macs

LOCATION: Immaculata, PA.WEBSITE: www.immaculata.eduENROLLMENT: 500NICKNAME: Mighty MacsCOLORS: Blue & WhiteCONFERENCE: Pennsylvania AthleticHOME COURT: Alumnae HallCAPACITY: 400ATHLETICS DIRECTOR: Pat CanterinoPHONE: (610) 647-4400HEAD COACH: Patricia Canterino’01-’02 RECORD: N/ARECENT SERIES: IMMACULATA, 1 - 0 LAST MEETING: IC, 59 - 49 (‘02)

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8TH @7:30 p.m. at BISHOP LOUGHLIN

S.U.N.Y – Old WestburyLady Panthers

LOCATION: Old Westbury, N.Y.WEBSITE: www.oldwestbury.edu ENROLLMENT: 3,750NICKNAME: Lady PanthersCOLORS: Blue & WhiteCONFERENCE: SUNYAC - WestHOME COURT: Alumni FieldhouseCAPACITY: 3,400ATHLETICS DIRECTOR: John LonardoPHONE: (516) 876-3241HEAD COACH: Mike Kransoff’01-’02 RECORD: 13 - 12RECENT SERIES: SJC, 4 - 3LAST MEETING: SJC, 51 - 37 (‘02)

SATURDAY, JANUARY 11th @7:00 p.m. at BISHOP LOUGHLIN

N,Y.C. Technical CollegeYellow Jackets

LOCATION: Brooklyn, N.Y.WEBSITE: www.nyctc.cuny.eduENROLLMENT: 10,000NICKNAME: Yellow JacketsCOLORS: Blue & GoldCONFERENCE: ECAC, CUNYACHOME COURT: Klitgord CenterCAPACITY: 600ATHLETICS DIRECTOR: Ray AmalbertPHONE: (718) 260-5102HEAD COACH: Brenda Alexander’01-’02 RECORD: 6 - 18RECENT SERIES: SJC, 1 - 0LAST MEETING: SJC, 70 - 58 (‘02)

TUESDAY, JANUARY 14TH @7:00 p.m. at KLITGORD CENTER

S.U.N.Y. - PurchaseLady Panthers

LOCATION: Purchase, N.Y.WEBSITE: www.purchase.edu ENROLLMENT: 3,900NICKNAME: Lady PanthersCOLORS: Royal Blue / White / OrangeCONFERENCE: Hudson ValleyHOME COURT: Purchase GymnasiumCAPACITY: 500ATHLETICS DIRECTOR: Ernie PalmieriPHONE: (914) 251-6537HEAD COACH: Joe Keelin’01-’02 RECORD: 8 - 15RECENT SERIES: SJC, 5 - 0LAST MEETING: SJC, 82 - 35 (‘02)

MONDAY, JANUARY 20TH @7:00 p.m. at PURCHASE GYM

Albany College of PharmacyLady Panthers

LOCATION: Albany, N.Y.WEBSITE: www.acp.edu ENROLLMENT: 640NICKNAME: Lady PanthersCOLORS: Maroon & WhiteCONFERENCE: Northern IndependenceHOME COURT: University Heights GymCAPACITY: 300ATHLETICS DIRECTOR: Packy McGrawPHONE: (518) 445-7257HEAD COACH: Rich Jones’01-’02 RECORD: N/ARECENT SERIES: SJC, 2 - 1LAST MEETING: SJC, 72 - 59 (‘98)

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26th @1:00 p.m. at BISHOP LOUGHLIN

College of Mount St. VincentDolphins

LOCATION: Riverdale, N.Y.WEBSITE: www.msv.eduENROLLMENT: 1,000NICKNAME: DolphinsCOLORS: Gold / Royal Blue / WhiteCONFERENCE: Skyline, Hudson ValleyHOME COURT: Cardinal Hayes GymCAPACITY: 350ATHLETICS DIRECTOR: Chuck MancusoPHONE: (718) 405-3410HEAD COACH: Arleen Liquori’01-’02 RECORD: N/ARECENT SERIES: MSV, 9 - 3LAST MEETING: SJC, 71 - 58 (‘02)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23RD @7:30 p.m. at BISHOP LOUGHLIN

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2002 - 2003 OPPONENTS ST. JOSEPH’S WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

U. S. Merchant Marine Academy Mariners

LOCATION: Kings Point, N.Y.WEBSITE: www.usmma.eduENROLLMENT: 900NICKNAME: MarinersCOLORS: Royal Blue / GrayCONFERENCE: ECAC, SkylineHOME COURT: O’Hara HallCAPACITY: 500ATHLETICS DIR.: Susan Peterson-LubowPHONE: (516) 773-5859HEAD COACH: TBA’01-’02 RECORD: 6 - 18RECENT SERIES: SJC, 1- 0LAST MEETING: SJC, 79 - 73 (‘02)

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29TH @7:30 p.m. AT O’HARA HALL

Apprentice SchoolLady Builders

LOCATION: Newport News, Va.ENROLLMENT: 550NICKNAME: Lady BuildersCOLORS: Maroon / GoldCONFERENCE: U.S.C.A.A., N.C.W.A. HOME COURT: Apprentice Ath. CenterCAPACITY: 1,500ATHLETICS DIRECTOR: Bill CastoPHONE: (757) 380-7961HEAD COACH: Judi Overbey’01-’02 RECORD: 23 - 5RECENT SERIES: AS, 3 - 0LAST MEETING: AS, 87 - 49 (‘02)U.S.C.A.A.NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST @ST @ST

7:00 p.m. at BISHOP LOUGHLIN

College of New RochelleBlue Angels

LOCATION: New Rochelle, N.Y.ENROLLMENT: 691NICKNAME: Blue AngelsCOLORS: Blue & WhiteCONFERENCE: Hudson ValleyHOME COURT: Campbell Sports Center (Temp. - Sarah Lawrence College)CAPACITY: 500ATHLETICS DIRECTOR: Harold CrockerPHONE: (914) 654-5315HEAD COACH: Terry Tolbert’01-’02 RECORD: N/ARECENT SERIES: SJC, 5 - 3LAST MEETING: SJC, 80 - 48 (‘02)

THURSDAY, FEB. 6th @ 7:00 p.m. at CAMPBELL CENTER (SL)

Polytechnic UniversityBluejays

LOCATION: Brooklyn, N.Y.WEBSITE: www.poly.eduENROLLMENT: 1,863NICKNAME: BluejaysCOLORS: Blue / GrayCONFERENCE: Hudson Valley (’03 / ’04)HOME COURT: Polytechnic GymCAPACITY: 500ATHLETICS DIR.: Maureen BrazielPHONE: (718) 260-3860HEAD COACH: James Barrett’01-’02 RECORD: N/ARECENT SERIES: SJC, 1 - 0LAST MEETING: SJC, 63 - 25 (‘02)

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH @7:00 p.m. at POLYTECHNIC GYM

Yeshiva UniversityLady Maccabees

LOCATION: New York, N.Y.WEBSITE: www.yu.eduENROLLMENT: 1,800NICKNAME: Lady MaccabeesCOLORS: Blue / WhiteCONFERENCE: Hudson Valley, Skyline HOME COURT: N/ACAPACITY: N/AATHLETICS DIR.: Dr. Richard ZemeckPHONE: (212) 960-5211HEAD COACH: Dr. Karen Green’01-’02 RECORD: 11 - 9RECENT SERIES: SJC, 10 - 1LAST MEETING: SJC, 57 - 39 (‘02)

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13th @7:30 p.m. at YESHIVA

Bard CollegeRaptors

LOCATION: Annandale on Hudson, N.Y.WEBSITE: www.bard.eduENROLLMENT: 1,150NICKNAME: RaptorsCOLORS: Black & WhiteCONFERENCE: Hudson ValleyHOME COURT: Stevenson GymnasiumCAPACITY: 700ATHLETICS DIRECTOR: Kristen HallPHONE: (845) 758-7528HEAD COACH: Sara Heller’01-’02 RECORD: 4 - 13RECENT SERIES: SJC, 4 - 1LAST MEETING: SJC, 59 - 37 (‘02)

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH @5:00 p.m. at BISHOP LOUGHLIN

JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2003


2002 - 2003 OPPONENTSST. JOSEPH’S WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Baruch CollegeLady Bearcats

LOCATION: New York, N.Y.WEBSITE: www.baruch.cuny.edu ENROLLMENT: 10,000NICKNAME: Lady BearcatsCOLORS: Blue & WhiteCONFERENCE: ECAC, CUNYACHOME COURT: Baruch GymCAPACITY: 500ATHLETICS DIRECTOR: Dr. William EngPHONE: (212) 387-1270HEAD COACH: Robert DiNardo’01-’02 RECORD: 18 - 9RECENT SERIES: Baruch, 2 - 1LAST MEETING: Baruch, 55 - 50 (‘02)

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18th @7:30 p.m. at BISHOP LOUGHLIN

HUDSON VALLEY WOMEN’S ATHLETICCONFERENCE TOURNAMENT

@ S.U.N.Y. - OLD WESTBURY - WESTBURY, N.Y.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22NDSEMI-FINALS (6:00 & 8:00 P.M.)

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23RDCHAMPIONSHIP (3:00 P.M.)

UNITED STATES COLLEGIATE ATHLETICASSOCIATION TOURNAMENT

@ CENTRAL MAINE TECHNICAL COLLEGEAUBURN, MAINE

MONDAY, MARCH 3RD - SATURDAY, MARCH 8TH

SURF N’ SLAM TOURNAMENT - SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIATHURSDAY, DECEMBER 26TH - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31ST, 2002

HOST: POINT LOMA NAZARENE UNIVERSITYTHREE GAMES - ROUND ROBIN FORMAT VS. TOP DIVISION III SCHOOLS

PARTICIPATING TEAMS:MONTCLAIR STATE, N.J., GEORGE FOX, OR., COE COLLEGE, IA., POINT LOMA, CA.

WISCONSIN WHITEWATER, WI., ROWAN UNIVERSITY, NJ, BALDWIN-WALLACE, OH.

FEBRUARY 2003

ST. JOE’S vs. MEDGAR EVERS (1/16/02)AT CONTINENTAL AIRLINES ARENA

ST. JOE’S HOSTS TEAM NIGHT OUT (2/2/02)ST. STAN’S & OUR LADY OF HOPE

2002 - 2003 SPECIAL TOURNAMENTS


St. Joseph’s Overall Records vs. Opponent(1995 - 2002)

OpponentOpponent Series Recent Result (Date)Recent Result (Date)

Albany College of Pharmacy 2 - 1 W 63-50, (1-16-98)Apprentice School 0 – 3 L 49-87, (3-7-02)Bard College 4 – 1 W 59-37, (1-26-02)Baruch College 1 – 2 L 50-55, (1-5-02)Bluefi eld College (West Virginia) 0 – 1 L 49-79, (12-31-99)Brooklyn College 5 – 5 W 63-23, (11-20-01)Cazanovia 1 – 0 W 55-54, (12-4-99)CCNY 0 – 1 L 36-56, (1-11-99)Centenary (New Jersey) 1 – 9 L 58-59, (1-3-02)Central Maine Technical College 1 – 1 W 68-62, (3-4-02)Chestnut Hill (Pennsylvania) 2 – 0 W 52-51, (2-16-02)College of New Rochelle 5 – 3 W 80-48, (2-2-02)Concordia (Division II) 1 – 0 W 73-68, (2-26-01)College of Staten Island 0 - 4 L 80-91, (12-8-01)Five Towns 0 – 1 L 58-81, (12-6-01)Galluadet University (Maryland) 0 – 1 L 30-97, (12-9-95)Hilbert College 1 – 0 W 59-44, (12-2-00)Hood College (Maryland) 0 – 1 L 88-91, (11-30-01)Immaculata College (Pennsylvania) 0 – 1 L 49-59, (1-7-02)John Jay 0 – 1 L 20-52, (11-16-98)Johnson State 0 – 1 L 47-64, (1-26-97)Lancaster Bible (Pennslyvania) 1 – 0 W 69-53, (12-1-01)Lehman College 0 – 10 L 63-81, (2-10-01)Kings Point (U.S.M.A.A.) 1 – 0 W 79-73, (2-19-02)Manhattanville 0 – 1 L 46-69, (1-25-97)Marymount 4 – 0 W 75-37, (1-28-02)Medgar Evers 3 – 2 W 67-53, (1-16-02)Mount St. Vincent 3 – 9 W 71-58, (1-23-02)New Jersey Institute of Technology 1 – 2 W 53-52, (2-17-97)NYC Technical (CUNY) 1 – 0 W 70-59, (1-15-02)Polytechnic College 1 – 0 W 63-25, (1-16-02)Practical Bible 1 – 2 W [FF], (1-31-98)Ramapo College 0 – 2 L 33-78, (1-9-97)Russell Sage 0 – 2 L 35-65, (12-1-00)Southern Virginia College 0 – 1 L 70-89, (1-12-02)Stevens Tech (New Jersey) 5 – 7 L 61-72, (12-4-01)St. Elizabeth (New Jersey) 4 – 9 W 68-54, (2-14-02)St. Joe’s Patchogue 3 – 10 L 48-61, (2-17-01)St. Mary of the Woods (Indiana) 0 – 1 L 80-95, (3-8-02)SUNY - Farmingdale State 1 – 0 W 63-55, (2-7-02)SUNY - Maritime 7 – 0 W 76-33, (12-9-99)SUNY - Old Westbury 4 – 3 W 51-37, (2-10-02)University of Maine - Augusta 1 – 0 W 58-32, (3-21-01)Ursinus College (Pennsylvania) 0 – 1 L 37-75, (12-29-99)Valley Forge Christian (Pennsylvania) 1 – 0 W 59-42, (11-12-99)Villa Julie College (Maryland) 1 – 1 L 30-71, (1-23-99)Webber College (Florida) 0 – 1 L 34-82, (12-30-99)Word of Life Bible (Pennsylvania) 0 – 1 L 40-64, (11-13-99)Yeshiva University 10 – 1 W 57-39, (2-9-02)York College 1 – 0 W 83-60, (2-12-02)

OVERALL RECORDS ST. JOSEPH’S WOMEN’S BASKETBALL


2001 - 2002

IN REVIEWo SEASON STATISTICS

LADY BEARS @ HOOD TOURNEYFREDERICK, MARYLAND

11/30 - 12/1/01

o GAME-BY-GAME RESULTS

ST. JOE’S VS. MEDGAR EVERSAT CONTINENTAL AIRLINES ARENA

1/16/02

ST. JOE’S @ USCAA TOURNEYAUBURN, MAINE3/3 - 3/8/02

ST. JOSEPH’S WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM MAKES 2ND CONSECUTIVE NATIONAL TOURNAMENT APPEARANCE,

ENDING SEASON WITH AN ELITE EIGHT FINISH AND THEIR FIRST EVER HUDSON VALLEY CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP !

‘01 - ‘02 SEASON RECAP

FINAL RESULTS - USCAA NATIONAL TOURNAMENT - SITE: CENTRAL MAINE TECH, AUBURN, MAINE

FIRST ROUND - #9 ST. JOE’S 68 #8 CENTRAL MAINE 62QUARTERFINALS - #1 THE APPRENTICE SCHOOL 87 #9 ST. JOE’S 49CONSOLATION ROUND - #5 ST. MARY’S OF THE WOODS 95 #9 ST. JOE’S 80

Coming off a stellar 2000-2001 campaign in which the Lady Bears set a school record with 19 wins, the women’s basketball team was hopeful that their winning ways would continue into this season. St. Joe’s certainly lived up to those expectations by not only reeling off 15 straight victories, but winning their conference championship to merit an at-large bid to the U.S.C.A.A. national tournament, fi nishing the season with a 19 – 11 overall record. The drive for a potential national championship ended in the quarterfi nal round vs. the eventual National Champions, The Apprentice School, who dashed the Lady Bears title hopes in convincing fashion.

After starting the season winning just four of their fi rst thirteen games, St. Joe’s turned it around in truly dramatic fashion and achieved some major milestones along the way, including an undefeated regular season conference record (7 – 0) and fi rst place fi nish in the very competitive Hudson Valley Women’s Athletic Conference (H.V.W.A.C.). The Lady Bears rolled on from there by toppling Yeshiva University and SUNY-Old Westbury to win

the H.V.W.A.C. tournament championship – all fi rst-time

achievements for the St. Joe’s Women’s Basketball Program. While the Lady Bears program has improved markedly over the course of Coach Frank P. Carbone’s fi ve-year tenure, one would have been hard pressed to think that the team would not only match but also be in a position to surpass the level of success that it experienced in its breakthrough season last year. The current squad, which will return every player next season, has worked very hard to produce another impressive season and although a decided underdog as the #9 seed in the national tournament, the Lady Bears clearly have their sights set on bringing a championship to Brooklyn.

The young but experienced Lady Bears, drew a diffi cult opening round assignment as they matched up against the tournament hosts, Central Maine Technical College (#8 seed) in the opening round of action. Boasting an impressive 15 – 1 record heading into the contest and having a decided home court advantge, CMTC was shocked in the opening round as St. Joe’s rose to the challenge behind Nicole Ciorciari’s 20 points to upset the Lady Mustangs.

2001 - 2002 TOURNAMENT SEEDINGS#1 - The Apprentice School - Virginia #7 - Presentation College - South Dakota#2 - Southern Virginia College - Virginia #8 - Central Maine Tech. College - Maine#3 - Mount Aloysius College - Pennsylvania #9 - St. Joseph’s College - New York#4 - LaGrange College - Georgia #10 - Warren Wilson College - N. Carolina#5 - St. Mary’s of the Woods - Indiana #11 - New Hampshire Tech. - N. Hampshire#6 - Rhema Bible College - Oklahoma #12 - U. of Maine @ Augusta - Maine


‘01 - ‘02 SEASON RECAPST. JOSEPH’S WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

ST. JOE’S MARY BARRY AMONG MANY KEYS TO SUCCESS

While the entire roster made signifi cant contributions to the team’s success this season, there is little doubt that without the sensational efforts of co-captain Mary Barry, many of the game outcomes would not have gone in the “W” column for the Lady Bears. Barry, a junior guard from The Mary Louis Academy in Queens, led the team in scoring with a 23.3 per game average (up from 14.3 from just one year ago). Barry’s scoring acumen is just a small part of her versatile all-around game, as she paced the team in a number of other key categories, including 3 point goals (75), assists (3.5 apg), steals (3.5 spg), and total minutes played. Her stellar play was recognized as she was named as a fi rst team all-conference selection in the Hudson Valley Women’s Athletic Conference (H.V.W.A.C.) and captured the Most Valuable Player Award in leading St. Joe’s to their fi rst-ever conference tournament championship. Mary also received national accolades on three different occasions this season as the U.S.C.A.A.’s Player of the Week (December 2nd, December 9Th, and February 10th). Earlier this season, Mary recorded another signifi cant milestone by tallying her 1,000th

career point (December 8th vs. the College of Staten Island). Based on her outstanding play this season, Mary is in position to be selected as a National All-American, which would mark the fi rst time in the school’s history that an honor of this magnitude was bestowed on a Lady Bear.

Not to be overlooked is a strong supporting cast, led by sophomore forward Zoë Robbins, who turned in another fi ne season, meriting a spot on the H.V.W.A.C. All-Conference second team. Robbins, from Francis Lewis High School in Queens, is in the top three on the team in a number of key statistical areas, including scoring (12.2 ppg), rebounding (8.2 rpg), assists (2.6 apg) and blocked shots (36 total). Key roles are also played by co-captain Kim McCorkell (St. Savior’s in Brooklyn), who leads the team in rebounding with 9.6 boards per game; Donna Graff (Christ The King, Queens), who is the third leading scorer (8.6 ppg), and sharpshooter Nicole Ciorciari (St. John’s Prep, Queens), who despite missing nearly half the season with a fractured wrist, came back with a fl ourish, setting a career-high with 26 points in a win vs. York College on February 12th.

In fact, a number of the Lady Bears players have enjoyed fi ne individual seasons and have consistently placed in the top 20 on the national leader board in a number of key statistical areas. Here are some of the St. Joe’s standouts:

MARY BARRY – POINTS (3RD – 23.3), REBOUNDS (13TH – 8.2), ASSISTS (8TH – 3.7), STEALS (5TH – 3.7)ZOË ROBBINS – REBOUNDS (14TH – 8.2), ASSISTS (20TH – 2.6)KIM MCCORKELL – REBOUNDS (6TH – 9.6)DONNA GRAFF – REBOUNDS (20TH – 7.9)

2001 - 2002HUDSONVALLEY

WOMEN’SCONFERENCECHAMPIONS


ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE - LADY BEARSFINAL 2001 - 2002 SEASON STATISTICS

THROUGH U.S.C.A.A. TOURNAMENT - QUARTERFINALISTS

OVERALL RECORD -> 19 - 11 (.633) H.V.W.A.C. RECORD -> 9 - 0 (1.000)Hudson Valley Conference Regular Season & Tournament Champs

GP 2PA 2PM FG% 3PA 3PG 3P% TFGA TFGM TFG% FTA FTM FT% TP PPG REB AS ST BLNATALIE BAPTISTE 20 14 1 7.1% 0 0 0.0% 14 1 7.1% 0 0 0.0% 2 0.1 6 0 2 1MARY BARRY 29 380 151 39.7% 218 82 37.6% 598 233 39.0% 174 117 67.2% 665 22.9 230 107 104 11NICOLE CIORCIARI 22 74 23 31.1% 120 38 31.7% 194 61 31.4% 18 8 44.4% 168 7.6 98 48 24 6KERRI DONAHUE 5 14 6 42.9% 7 2 28.6% 21 8 38.1% 3 1 33.3% 19 3.8 10 2 1 0DONNA GRAFF 30 305 104 34.1% 5 0 0.0% 310 104 33.5% 62 42 67.7% 250 8.3 234 65 45 12JEANNETTE HART 27 65 13 20.0% 0 0 0.0% 65 13 20.0% 20 11 55.0% 37 1.4 42 10 5 1KIM MCCORKELL 30 258 102 39.5% 1 0 0.0% 259 102 39.4% 92 34 37.0% 238 7.9 280 51 46 13CHANTELLE MCCURTY 11 40 16 40.0% 0 0 0.0% 40 16 40.0% 12 2 16.7% 34 3.1 53 2 2 11ELA NOWAKOWSKI 29 129 45 34.9% 0 0 0.0% 129 45 34.9% 49 29 59.2% 119 4.1 52 37 39 2KATHLEEN O’NEILL 28 121 48 39.7% 8 1 12.5% 129 49 38.0% 26 17 65.4% 116 4.1 35 34 14 0ZOË ROBBINS 30 404 135 33.4% 0 0 0.0% 404 135 33.4% 158 102 64.6% 372 12.4 236 76 37 39

ST. JOE’S TOTALS 30 1804 644 35.7% 359 123 34.3% 2163 767 35.5% 614 363 59.1% 2020 67.3 1276 432 319 96

2001 - 2002 TEAM LEADERS(MINIMUM 21 GAMES)(MINIMUM 21 GAMES)

POINTS PER GAME -> (1) BARRY, 22.9 (2) ROBBINS, 12.4 (3) GRAFF, 8.33 POINT GOALS -> (1) BARRY, 82 (2) CIORCIARI, 38 (3) O’NEILL, 1TOTAL FG% -> (1) MCCORKELL, 39.4% (2) BARRY, 39.0% (3) O’NEILL,FREEE THROW % -> (1) GRAFF, 67.7% (2) BARRY, 67.2% (3) O’NEILL, 65.4%REBOUNDS -> (1) MCCORKELL, 280 (2) ROBBINS, 236 (3) GRAFF, 234ASSISTS -> (1) BARRY, 107 (2) ROBBINS, 76 (3) GRAFF, 65STEALS -> (1) BARRY, 104 (2) MCCORKELL, 46 (3) GRAFF, 45BLOCKED SHOTS -> (1) ROBBINS, 39 (2) MCCORKELL, 13 (3) GRAFF, 12

2001 - 2002 STATISTICS ST. JOSEPH’S WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

MARY

BARRY

KIM

MCCORKELL

LEADINGREBOUNDER - 280

LEADINGSCORER - 22.9 PPG

LEADING FREETHROW SHOOTER - 67.7%

DONNA

GRAFF


‘01 - ‘02 GAME RESULTS

Lady Bears 2001-2002 Basketball SeasonOverall Record - 19 - 11 Conference Record – 9 - 0

Date OpponentOpponent Result High GameHigh Game

11-17-01 *SUNY Purchase W (82-35) M. Barry (21)11-20-01 Brooklyn W (63-23) K. McCorkell (18)**11-28-01 Old Westbury W (78-64) M. Barry (33)11-30-01 Hood College L (91-88) M. Barry (47)**12-1-01 Lancaster Bible W (69-53) M. Barry (20)12-4-01 *Stevens L (72-61) M. Barry (21)12-6-01 Five Towns L (81-58) M. Barry (24)12-8-01 *CSI L (91-80) M. Barry (44)1-3-02 *Centenary L (59-58) M. Barry (20)1-5-02 Baruch L (55-50) M. Barry (30)1-7-02 Immaculata L (59-49) Z. Robbins (18)1-11-02 Apprentice L (68-54) M. Barry (24)1-12-02 S. Virginia College L (89-70) M. Barry (30)1-15-02 *NYC Tech W (70-58) Barry, Robbins (18)1-16-02 Medgar Evers W (67-53) M. Barry (23)1-21-02 *Polytechnic W (63-25) D. Graff (22)**1-23-02 Mt. St. Vincent Mt. St. Vincent Mt. St. Vincent W (71-58) M. Barry (27)1-26-02 Bard Bard Bard W (59-37) O’Neill, Nowakowski (11)**1-28-02 *Marymount *Marymount *Marymount W (75-37) M. Barry (21)2-2-02 *New Rochelle W (80-48) M. Barry (21)2-4-02 *Yeshiva W (80-53) Barry, Robbins** (23)2-9-02 Yeshiva W (57-39) M. Barry (16)2-10-02 Old Westbury W (51-37) M. Barry (21)2-12-02 *York College W (83-60) N. Ciorciari (26)2-14-02 St. Elizabeth W (68-54) M. Barry (13)2-16-02 Chestnut Hill W (52-51) M. Barry (23)2-19-02 *Kings Point *Kings Point *Kings Point W (79-73) M. Barry (29)3-4-02 CMTC W (68-62) N. Ciorciari (20)3-7-02 Apprentice L (87-49) Z. Robbins (13)3-8-02 St. Mary of the Woods L (95-80) M. Barry (33)

* - Denotes Home Game ** - Denotes Season High Game

ST. JOSEPH’S WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

SEASONHIGHLIGHTS:

HUDSON VALLEYCONFERENCECHAMPIONS

(1ST TIME EVER)

UNDEFEATEDCONFERENCERECORD (9 - 0)

RECORD SETTING15 GAME

WINNING STREAK(1/15 THRU 3/4)

USCAATOURNAMENT

ELITE EIGHT FINISH

PLAYED INCONTINENTAL

AIRLINES ARENA,DEFEATING

MEDGAR EVERS67 - 53

WAS RANKED #9IN NATIONALUSCAA POLL

(SMALL SCHOOLS)

MATCHEDSCHOOL RECORD

WITH 19 TOTALVICTORIES


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COLLEGEo SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES

o COURSE OFFERINGS

ST. JOSEPH’S WOMEN’S BASKETBALL BEHIND THE SCENES

THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS DESERVE SPECIAL CREDIT AND A HUGE “THANK YOU” FOR THEIR WORK BEHIND THE SCENES ON BEHALF OF THE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

PROGRAM. WITHOUT THEIR HELP AND EXPERTISE, THE LADY BEARS WOULD NOTBE ABLE TO EVEN DREAM OF ACHIEVING ANY OF THEIR GOALS !

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